Panasonic Multi Format Camera Ak Hc3500 Operating Instructions

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Mounting the lens
1 Raise the lens clamp lever, and remove the mount cap.
Mount cap Lens clamp lever
2   Align the guide pin on the lens with the groove at the 
top center of the lens mount, and mount the lens.
Guide pin Groove
3 
Lower the lens clamp lever to clamp the lens in place.
Lens clamp lever
4   Insert the cable into the cable clamp and connect it to 
the lens connector.
Lens connector
    For details on handling the lens, refer to the 
instructions that accompany the lens.
 
  Depending on the lens mounted, it may be necessary 
to perform the following lens and camera adjustments. 1.  Flange bac

k adjustment for the lens
.  Auto iris operation speed adjustment for the lens
3.    White shading adjustment for the lens (performed 
using the controls on the camera)
Notes 
						

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Adjusting the lens flange back
Adjust the flange back (distance from the surface where the lens is mounted to the surface where the images are formed) if the 
subject fails to be precisely focused at both the telephoto and wide-angle settings when zoom operations are to be performed.
Once adjusted, the flange back does not need to be adjusted again unless the lens is replaced.
Adjustment method
For details on the adjustment method and positions of the lens parts, refer also to the instructions that accompany the lens.
Note
About 9.9 ft. (3 m)
1   Mount the lens on the camera. Do not forget to connect 
the lens cable at this time.
2    Set the lens iris to manual, and open the iris.
3   Set the lighting in such a way that the appropriate video 
output level is obtained at a distance of about 9.9 ft. 
(3
  m) from the flange back adjustment chart.  
If the video level is too high, use a filter or shutter.
4    Loosen the screw that secures the F.f (flange focus) 
ring.
Depending on the lens concerned, this ring may be 
marked as the “F.b” (flange back) ring.
Note
5    Set the zoom ring to the telephoto position either by 
manual or electrical means.
6    Shoot the flange back adjustment chart, and turn the 
distance ring to adjust the focus.
7    Set 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.
8    Repeat steps 5 to 7 until the chart is focused properly 
at both the telephoto and wide-angle positions.
9    Tighten up the screw that secures the F.f ring. 
						

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Performing the viewfinder adjustments
(The viewfinder is an optional accessory.)
Attaching the viewfinder
1   Check that the camera’s POWER switch is at the OFF 
position.
2   Pull up the knob on the mounting plate and slide the 
plate to attach the viewfinder.
Pull up the knob
3 Tighten the stopper screw securely.
Stopper screw
4 Connect the plug to the VF connector.
When connecting the plug to the VF connector, 
ensure that it is fully and securely inserted.
Note
Detaching the viewfinder
1    Check that the camera’s POWER switch is at the OFF 
position.
2    Loosen the stopper screw, pull up the knob on the 
mounting plate and slide the viewfinder along and off 
the plate.
Stopper screw
Pull up the knob
3  Disconnect the plug from the VF connector. 
						

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Performing the viewfinder adjustments
(The viewfinder is an optional accessory.)
Left or right position adjustment
1 Loosen the stopper screw.
Viewfinder Stopper screw
2   
Move the viewfinder to the left or right to adjust its 
position.
3  Tighten the stopper screw.
Stopper screw
Forward or backward position 
adjustment
1   Rotate the viewfinder forward/backward position fixing 
lever towards the outside to release it from the locked 
position.
Viewfinder forward/backward 
position fixing lever
Viewfinder
2    Move the viewfinder forward or backward to adjust its 
position.
3    Rotate the viewfinder forward/backward position fixing 
lever in the opposite direction until it locks.
Viewfinder forward/backward 
position fixing lever 
						

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Connecting a microphone
When the microphone is mounted on 
the viewfinder (optional accessory) 
for use
The microphone of the microphone kit AJ-MC700 (optional 
accessory) can be mounted on the viewfinder.
1 Open the microphone holder.
Microphone 
holder
2 Mount the microphone and tighten up the clamp screw.
Clamp screw
3   Connect the microphone cable to the front MIC1 
connector on the camera.
Front MIC1 connector
4    If the audio channel whose signals are to be recorded 
so requires, set the MIC1 selector switch to FRONT 
MIC.
MIC1 selector switch 
						

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Mounting the camera on a tripod
Use the tripod attachment, available as an optional 
accessory, to mount the camera on a tripod.
1 Mount the tripod attachment on the tripod.
Select the appropriate holes from among the holes 
on the bottom of tripod attachment depending 
on where the center of gravity of the camera and 
tripod attachment falls. If the holes selected are 
not appropriate, the center of gravity will not be 
supported, as a result of which the camera may 
drop off or fall over, which in turn may possibly 
cause injury. 
Check that the diameter of the holes selected 
for mounting matches the diameter of the screw 
holes of the tripod platform. If these diameters do 
not correspond, the tripod attachment will not be 
secured properly, as a result of which the camera 
may drop off or fall over, which in turn may possibly 
cause injury.
Note
Tripod platform
Tripod attachment
2    
Mount the camera on the tripod attachment. Slide the 
camera toward the front along the groove until a click is 
heard. 
Now check that the camera is secured properly.
Detaching the camera from the tripod attachment
While pushing the red lever, move the black lever in the 
direction of the arrow, and slide the camera toward the 
back.
Red lever Tripod attachment
Black lever

If the pin of the tripod attachment fails to return to its 
original position after the camera has been detached, 
push the red lever again and simultaneously move the 
black lever in the direction of the arrow to return the pin 
to its original position.
Bear in mind that the camera cannot be mounted if the 
pin still remains at the center.
Concerning the steps for ensuring that the 
camera does not slip or drop out of position
When installing the camera on a crane or at some 
other position high above the floor or ground, first 
check that the crane can bear the weight of the entire 
system including the camera, lens and connecting 
cables, and then use the specified tools to install the 
camera securely.
Be absolutely sure to ensure that the camera will not 
drop from its position by looping an anti-drop wire 
around its handle and securing the end of the wire at a 
point above the camera, as shown in the figure below.
Note
Anti-drop wire 
						

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Component system configuration
An example of the standard system consisting of the Multi-Format Camera (AK-HC3500) and peripheral components is 
described below and shown on the following page. The MSU (AK-MSU935) is not required unless a multiple number of cameras 
are to be controlled.
The basic system configuration includes the lens, Multi-Format Camera, viewfinder, camera control unit (CCU) and remote 
operation panel (ROP).
System block diagram
Microphone Kit
AJ-MC700
2˝ Electronic HD Viewfinder
AJ-HVF21
Handy lens Multi-Format Camera
AK-HC3500
Tripod Attachment
SHAN-TM700
SD memory card Master Setup Unit
AK-MSU935
8˝ LCD Viewfinder
AK-HVF931A
Remote Operation Panel
AK-HRP931
Camera Control Unit
AK-HCU931
ROP cable
Large lens
Buildup Unit
AK-HBU3500 
						

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Component system configuration
Outline of peripheral components
1 Camera Control Unit (CCU: AK-HCU931)
 
  This is the Multi-Format Camera’s camera control unit.   
It is connected to the Multi-Format Camera using an 
optical fiber cable. 
It can support HD/SD video input and output by 
connecting the HD/SD output unit.
2  Remote Operation Panel (ROP: AK-HRP931)
 
  The ROP is connected to the CCU using the ROP 
cable, and enables the camera, CCU and lens to be 
operated by remote control.
3  Master Setup Unit (MSU: AK-MSU935)
 
  When a multiple number of cameras and CCUs are 
used, the MSU can operate up to 1 units either 
separately or simultaneously by remote control. 
It can be operated together with the ROP.
4  2˝ Electronic HD Viewfinder (2˝ VF: AJ-HVF21)
  This is the vie
wfinder for the Multi-Format Camera.
5 8˝ LCD Viewfinder (LCD VF: AK-HVF931A)
 
  This is the LCD viewfinder for the Multi-Format Camera. 
It can be used at the same time as the ˝ viewfinder.   
It can still be operated when the system is built up.
6  Buildup Unit (AK-HBU3500)
 
  This is an adapter used to mount a large lens on the 
Multi-Format Camera. 
Thereby, it affords the same level of operability as that 
provided by a larger camera.
Component connections
Refer to pages 19 to 1 for the component connections. 
After all the components have been connected (the monitor 
system may be connected afterward), set the CCU’s main 
power switch to the ON position.
Then turn on the camera’s power switch.
Note
In some cases the softwares for the peripheral 
equipments (CCU, ROP or MSU, etc.) connected to 
AK
 -HC3500 need to be upgraded. 
						

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System connections 1 (with Multi-Format Camera)
2˝ Electronic HD Viewfinder
AJ-HVF21
Lens Multi-Format Camera
AK-HC3500 ROP cable
Remote Operation Panel
AK-HRP931
Camera Control Unit
AK-HCU931
Optical cable
 
Before proceeding with the connections, set the CCU power switch to the OFF position.
  Connect the optical cab
 le to the Multi-Format Camera and CCU.
  Connect the R
 OP cable to the CCU and ROP.
 
  When the camera power switch is set to ON after the CCU main power switch has been set to ON, the camera can be 
controlled using the ROP.
  Upon completion of shooting, set the CCU camer
 a power switch and main power switch to OFF. 
						

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System connections 2 (with Buildup Unit)
Large lensBuildup Unit
AK-HBU3500
8 LCD Viewfinder
AK-HVF931A
Multi-Format Camera
AK-HC3500
Remote Operation Panel
AK-HRP931
Camera Control Unit
AK-HCU931
ROP cable
Optical cable