Panasonic Camera Recorder Ajhdx900 Operating Instructions

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Using the NP-1 type battery pack
Using the V-mount type battery pack
Attach the V-mount adapter plate.
Insert it in the direction shown by the arrows, and slide it into
place.

1Remove the battery holder.
2Attach the NP-1 type battery case to the unit.
1Tighten the mounting screws.
2 Tighten the power contact screws.
3 Insert the top of the detached cover in the direction
shown by the arrows.
4 Align the holes in the bottom of the cover (metal part)
with the holes at the bottom of the case, and use...

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Chapter 5  Preparation (continued)
5-1-2 Use of the external DC power supply
1Connect the external DC power supply to the DC IN
socket on the unit.
2Turn  “ON ” the power switch of the external DC power
supply.
(If the power switch is available on the external DC
power supply)
3Turn ON the POWER switch on the unit.

O If both the battery pack and the external DC power supply
are connected, the electric power is supplied from the
external DC power supply. While the external DC power
supply is used,...

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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.
5Set the zoom ring to the telephoto position either
manually or electrically.
6Shoot the chart used for the flange back...

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5-3 Adjusting the white shading ofthe lens
Method to correct the waveform to be more flat by
combining the sawtooth-shaped waveform and the
parabola waveform when watching the respective
waveforms of R, G and B of the video signals.
White shading adjustment is disabled when the DS. GAIN is
turned ON or the LINE MIX GAIN function operates. Adjust
the white shading in the following manner after turning OFF
the DS. GAIN and releasing the LINE MIX GAIN function.

Coloring may occur in the vertical...

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When making the white shading correction, make the
adjustment while observing the R, G, and B waveforms in the
horizontal and vertical directions with the waveform monitor.
This now completes the white shading adjustments.
The adjustment values are now stored in the non-volatile
memory so that even when the unit’s power is turned off,
there will be no further need to perform the white shading
adjustment.
Chapter 5  Preparation (continued)
11When the lens is provided with an extender, turn on the...

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5-4 Audio input signal preparations
Prepare to connect the audio components which will supply
the audio signals to the unit.
5-4-1 When using the front microphone
The microphone of the AJ-MC900G mic kit (optional
accessory) can be attached to the viewfinder.
1Open the mic holder.
2Attach the microphone, and tighten the locking screw.
Install the microphone by setting the  indication to
the top.
UP
3Connect the microphone’s connecting cable to the MIC
IN jack on the camera.
4Set the AUDIO IN switch or...

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5-4-3 When using an audio component
1Connect the AUDIO IN connectors on the camera with
the audio component using the XLR cable.
2Set the AUDIO IN switch or switches for the channel or
channels to which the audio component has been
connected to “REAR. ”
3Set the LINE/MIC/+48V selector switch on the rear panel
to “LINE. ”
AUDIO IN connectors
AUDIO IN switches LINE/MIC/+48V
selector switch

1Mount the tripod adapter on the tripod.

Take account of the center of gravity of the unit and that of
the...

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Slide lever

Shoulder belt
The tab opens
when it is
pressed.
To disengage the shoulder belt, press the tabs.

Check that the shoulder belt is attached securely.
5-7 Adjusting the position of the shoulder pad
The shoulder pad can be moved while the slide lever is held
down.  Its position can be adjusted in 3 mm steps (up to
max. of 10 steps or 30 mm) in either the front or back
direction.
While holding down the slide lever, move the shoulder pad
toward the front or back to the optimum shooting...

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Chapter 5  Preparation (continued)
5-10 Connection of the remotecontrol unit (AJ-RC10G)
It is possible to control some of the functions remotely by
connecting the remote control unit AJ-RC10G (optional
accessory).
When AJ-RC10G is connected to the REMOTE connector on
the unit and the power switches of both of the unit and AJ-
RC10G are turned on, the unit automatically enters the
remote control mode.
The remote control mode is released when AJ-RC10G is
removed or the power for the AJ-RC10G is...

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Chapter 6  Maintenance and inspections
6-1 Inspections prior to shooting
Before setting off for a shooting session, perform the
following inspections to verify that the system is functioning
correctly.  It is recommended that a color video monitor be
used to check the images.
6-1-1 Preparation for inspections6-1-2 Inspecting the camera unit
1Insert a fully charged battery.
1Set the zoom to the motorized zoom mode, and check
its operations in this mode.
Check that the image changes when the zoom is...