Panasonic Multi Format Camera Ak Hc931bp Operating Instructions

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2   Align the center mark on the lens with the groove at the 
top center of the lens mount, and mount the lens.
3  Lower the lens clamp lever to clamp the lens in place.
4  
Insert the cable into the cable clamp and connect it to 
the 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 back adjustment for the lens
  2. Auto...

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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
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...

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Attaching the viewfinder
Stopper screw
1   Check that the camera’s POWER switch is at the OFF 
position.
2  Attach the accessory mounting plate to the viewfinder.
5  Connect the plug to the viewfinder’s connector.
  
   When connecting the plug to the viewfinder’s connector,  ensure that it is fully and securely inserted.
3   Pull up the knob on the mounting plate and slide the 
plate to attach the viewfinder.
4  Tighten the stopper screw securely.
Detaching the viewfinder
1   Check that the...

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Left or right position adjustment
1  Loosen the stopper screw.
2 Move the viewfinder to the left or right to adjust its position.
3  Tighten the stopper screw. 
1  Rotate the viewfinder forward/backward position fixing 
   lever towards the outside to release it from the locked 
position.
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.
Lever
Viewfinder
Forward or backward...

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1  Open the microphone holder.
2  Mount the microphone and tighten up the clamp screw.
3   Connect the microphone cable to the MIC IN connector 
on the camera.
When the microphone is mounted on the 
viewfinder (optional accessory) for use
The microphone of the microphone kit AJ-MC700P (optional 
accessory) can be mounted on the viewfinder.
MIC IN connector
Microphone 
holder
Clamp screw
4   If the audio channel whose signals are to be recorded so 
requires, set the AUDIO IN switch to F.
AUDIO IN...

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1  Mount the tripod attachment on the tripod.
   
   Consider the center of gravity of the camera and tripod  together when selecting the holes for attaching the 
camera. Check that the diameter of the selected holes 
match the diameter of the screws on the tripod platform.
2  Mount the camera on the tripod attachment. Slide the 
   camera toward the front along the groove until a click is 
heard.
Use the tripod attachment, available as an optional 
accessory, to mount the camera on a tripod.
Tripod...

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An example of the standard system consisting of the multi-format camera (AK-HC931BP) and peripheral components is 
described below and shown on the following page. The MSU (AK-MSU930P) is not required unless a multiple number of 
cameras are to be controlled.
The basic system configuration includes the lens, multi-format camera, 2
 viewfinder, camera control unit (CCU) and remote 
operation panel (ROP).
System block diagram
2 black-and-white 
viewfinder
AJ-HVF20P
Build-up unit
AK-HBU931P
Large...

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Outline of peripheral components
1 Camera control unit (CCU: AK-HCU931P)
   This is the multi-format camera’s camera control unit. It  is connected to the multi-format camera using an optical 
fiber cable (optional accessory).
   As a standard feature, it supports SD video input and  output, and it can also support HD video input and 
output by connecting the HD output unit (AK-HHD931P).
2 Remote operation panel (ROP: AK-HRP931P)
   The ROP is connected to the CCU using the ROP cable  (optional...

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 Before proceeding with the connections, set the CCU power switch to the OFF position.
 Connect the multi-format camera to the CCU.
 Connect the ROP 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 camera power switch and main power switch to OFF.
2 viewfinderAJ-HVF20P
Lens
Multi-format camera
AK-HC931BP ROP cable
Remote operation...

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Large lensBuild-up unit
AK-HBU931P
8 LCD viewfinderAK-HVF931P
Multi-format camera
AK-HC931BP
Remote operation panelAK-HRP931P
Camera control unit
AK-HCU931P
ROP cable
System connections 2 (with build-up unit)