Panasonic Camera Recorder Ajhdx900 Operating Instructions
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81 5 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 the screws to attach the case. When mounting the battery holder, take care not to pinch the connecting cord. 1 2 4 NP-1 type Battery case 3 3Set the battery type. Select the battery type using the BATTERY SELECT menu item. This item is selected from the screen on the VTR FUNCTION page. When using another battery which cannot be selected using the BATTERY SELECT item setting, select TYPE A or TYPE B, and set the items that correspond to the characteristics of the battery. For details, refer to “7-8-4 BATTERY SETTING2. ” Address all inquiries concerning the V-mount adapter plate to your dealer. Chapter 5 Preparation (continued) CAUTION: These servicing instructions are for use by qualified service personel only. To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not perform any servicing other than that contained in the operaiting instructions unless you are qualified to do so. +)%9@1@& 7259 @& 1.
82 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, the battery can be mounted and removed on/from the unit. O When the external DC power supply is used, ensure that the power switch of the external DC power supply is turned on first and then the POWER switch on the unit is turned on. In the case of the reverse operation, a malfunction may occur on the unit since the output voltage of the external DC power supply is raised slowly. 1: GND 4: +12V 12 3 4 DC IN socket DC IN socket External DC power supply Rush current may occur at the time for turning on the power of the unit. We recommend using an external DC power supply capable to secure double or more capacity of the total power consumption of the devices connected to the unit such as the viewfinder and lights. Use a DC cable with a capacity of 10A or more. Confirm the pin arrangements of the DC output connector of the external DC power supply and the DC IN socket on the unit, and connect the proper polarities to each other. If the +12 V power supply is connected to the GND connector in error, it may cause a fire or failure of the unit. +)%9@1@& 7259 @& 1.
83 5 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 adjustment, and turn the distance ring to adjust the focus. 8Repeat steps 5to 7until the focus is adjusted at both the telephoto and wide-angle positions. 9Tighten the screw securing the F.f ring. 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. 4Loosen the screw securing the F.f (flange focus) ring. On some lenses, this may be marked as F.b (flange back) ring. Approx. 3 meters 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. For details on the adjustment method and lens positions, refer also to the operating instructions that accompany the lens. 5Proceed with the flange back adjustment for the lens. ≥ For details on how to handle the lens, refer to the operating instructions of the lens. ≥ While the lens is removed, attach the mount cap to protect the unit. 4Push the cable into the cable clamp, and connect it to the LENS socket. LENS socket Chapter 5 Preparation (continued) 5-2 Attaching the lens and adjusting the flange back Attaching the lens 1Raise the lever for securing the lens, and detach the mount cap. Lever for securing the lens Mount cap Mark 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. +)%9@1@& 7259 @& 1.
84 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 direction near where the lens aperture is open even when the white shading has been adjusted. This is something that is inherent to lenses and optical systems and is therefore not indicative of a failure or malfunctioning. 2Set the electronic shutter to OFF and the gain to “L (0 dB).” 1Attach the lens to the camera. At this stage, do not forget to connect the lens cable. 4Perform a menu operation to open the screen from the PAINT page, and check that “STD” is selected as the GAMMA MODE SEL item setting. Then open the screen from the VF page, check that the settings selected for the ZEBRA1 DETECT item, ZEBRA2 DETECT item and ZEBRA2 item match the settings shown in the figure below. If they differ, make the appropriate changes, and then close the menu screen. 3If the extender is attached to the lens, release the extender function. 5Set the ZEBRA switch on the viewfinder to ON. 6Shoot a white sheet of paper with no unevenness of color. Since fluorescent lights, mercury lamps and other such kinds of lighting tend to flicker, use a light source which is free from flicker such as sunlight or a halogen lamp. < WHITE \bHADIN\f > CORRECT \>:ON #R H \bAW :\>+000 R H PARA :\>+000 R V \bAW :\>+000 R V PARA :\>+000 \f H \bAW :+\>000 \f H PARA :+\>000 \f V \bAW :+\>000 \f V PARA :+\>000 B H \bAW :\>+000 B H PARA :\>+000 B V \bAW :\>+000 B V PARA :\>+000 81 Set the WHITE BAL selector switch to “A” or “B,” and use the AUTO W/B BAL switch to adjust the white balance automatically (AWB). 2 Use the AUTO W/B BAL switch to adjust the black balance automatically (ABB). 3 Again, use the AUTO W/B BAL switch to adjust the white balance automatically (AWB). 9Repeat step 7. 10Using the menu operation, open the screen from the MAINTENANCE page and adjust a range of items from R H SAW item to B V PARA item, so that the waveform is more flat. 7Set the lens aperture control to manual, and adjust it so that the zebra pattern covers the whole screen. Check that the lens aperture is between F4 and F10. ≥ The zebra pattern will not cover the whole screen if there is any unevenness in the lighting. In this case, make adjustments to the position of the lighting, etc. ≥ Make adjustments to the position of the lighting, etc. also when the lens aperture is not between F4 and F10. ≥ Be absolutely sure to leave the electronic shutter at OFF. Chapter 5 Preparation (continued) H SAW H PARA Before correction After correction #< VF DI\bPLAY > DI\bP CONDITION \>:NORMAL DI\bP MODE \>:3 VF OUT \> :Y VF DTL \> :3 ZEBRA1 DETECT \> :070% ZEBRA2 DETECT \>:085% ZEBRA2 \>:\bPOT LOW LI\fHT LVL \> :35% RC MENU DI\bP. \>:ON MARKER/CHAR LVL :\>50% +)%9@1@& 7259 @& .
85 5 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 extender function, and repeat steps 7to 9. (Once the extender function is turned on, the set values shown on the menu screen change.) The adjustment values of the two resulting patterns –one when the lens extender is provided and the other when it is not provided –are stored in the unit as the data of one lens file. +)%9@1@& 7259 @& 1.
86 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 switches to “FRONT” in accordance with the audio channel or channels whose sound is to be recorded. Locking screw MIC IN jack AUDIO IN switches 5-4-2 When using a wireless receiver When using a UniSlot wireless receiver 1Remove the slot cover, insert the wireless receiver, and screw it down. 2Set the AUDIO IN switches to WIRELESS for the audio channels whose audio signals are to be recorded. Chapter 5 Preparation (continued) +)%9@1@& 7259 @& 1.
87 5 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 tripod adapter when selecting the adapter hole. Check that the diameter of the hole selected matches the diameter of the tripod head screw. 2Mount the unit on the tripod adapter. Tripod head Tripod adapter 5-5 Mounting the unit on a tripod Use the tripod adapter (SHAN-TM700) to mount the unit on a tripod. Tripod adapter Slide the unit along the groove toward the front until it clicks into place. Detaching the unit from the tripod adapter Red lever While pushing down the red lever, move the black lever in the direction of the arrow and slide the unit toward the back to remove it. If the pin of the tripod adapter fails to return to its original position after the unit has been detached, again move the black lever in the direction of the arrow while pushing down the red lever, and return the pin to its original position. Bear in mind that the unit cannot be attached if the pin remains in the center. Black lever Chapter 5 Preparation (continued) +)%9@1@& 7259 @& 1.
88 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 position. 5-6 Attaching the shoulder belt 5-8 Attaching the rain cover Example showing use of the SHAN-RC700 rain cover Tighten the cord. Close using the fastener. Close using the fastener. Chapter 5 Preparation (continued) 5-9 Attaching the FRONT AUDIO LEVEL control knob When the FRONT AUDIO LEVEL control is to be operated frequently, the accessory knob can be attached to make it easier to operate the control. FRONT AUDIO LEVEL control Knob (accessory) Screw Index marksScrew (accessory) Remove the screw at the center of the FRONT AUDIO LEVEL control, and secure the accessory knob to the control and unit behind using the same screw (accessory). Make sure that the index mark on the knob side is aligned with the index mark on the control side. 5 +)%9@1@& 7259 @& 1.
89 5 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 turned OFF. Switch functions in the remote control mode In the remote control mode, the following switches and buttons on the unit are disabled. OSHUTTER switch O MENU button O JOG dial button O GAIN switch O OUTPUT/AUTO KNEE switch O WHITE BAL switch O USER MAIN button O USER 1 button O USER 2 button VTR operations in the remote control mode In the remote control mode, the VTR can be operated with either the unit or AJ-RC10G. OThe state that was adjusted by connecting AJ-RC10G is stored in the unit. Not to store the adjusted state in the unit, open the FUNCTION MENU of AJ-RC10G to set the RC DATA SAVE item to “OFF”. O When the dedicated cable is connected or removed, ensure that the POWER switches on both the main unit and AJ-RC10G are turned “OFF”. 1 2 3 4 5-11 Connection of the external switch It is possible to draw 1.5 A current from the DC OUT connector of the unit. REC start/stop can be controlled by connecting an external switch to this connector. Since a tally lamp can be used by connecting an LED to this connector, it is useful for shooting video when fixing the camera on a crane. 1: GND 2: TALLY OUT Open collector output on the unit sideTALLY ON: Low impedance TALLY OFF: High impedance 3: REC start/stop switch This is connected in parallel to the REC START button on the unit or the\ VTR button on the lens 4: +12V Connector at the cable side HR10A-7R-4P(73) (Hirose Denki) DC OUT connector REC start/stop LED Resistance Max. 50 mA AJ-RC10G REMOTE connector Dedicated cable +)%9@1@& 7259 @& 1.
90 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 set to the telephoto and wide-angle positions. 2Set the zoom to the manual zoom mode, and check its operations in this mode. Turn the manual zoom lever, and check that the image changes when the zoom is set to the telephoto and wide-angle positions. 3Set the aperture to the auto adjustment mode, point the lens at some objects with different brightness levels, and check that the auto aperture adjustment works. 4Set the aperture to the manual adjustment mode, turn the aperture ring, and check that the manual aperture is adjusted. 5While holding down the auto instantaneous aperture adjustment button, point the lens at some objects with different brightness levels, and check that the auto instantaneous aperture adjustment function works. 6Return the aperture to the auto adjustment mode, switch the GAIN switch setting to L, M and H, and check that: ≥ The aperture is adjusted for objects of the same brightness level in tandem with the switching of the gain setting. ≥ The gain displayed on the viewfinder screen is switched in tandem with the switching of the gain setting. 7When a lens with an extender has been installed, set the extender to the operating position, and check that it works properly. 2Set the POWER switch to ON, and check that the HUMID display has not come on and that at least 5 segments of the BATTERY display are lighted. ≥If the HUMID display has come on, wait until it goes off. ≥ If fewer than 5 segments of the BATTERY display have lighted, replace the battery with one having an adequate charge. 4After checking the following points, insert the cassette tape and close the cassette holder. ≥The cassette tape must not be set to the accidental erasure prevention mode. ≥ There must be no tape slack. ≥ The tape must be free from condensation. 3Check that there are no cables near the cassette holder or top panel, and then press the EJECT button to open the cassette holder. 1 2 3, 4 +)%9@1@& 7259 @& 1.