Panasonic Studio Handy Camera Ak Hc3800 Operating Instructions

Model No.  AK-HC3800G/GS
Operating Instructions
Studio Handy Camera
VQT4Q11FJ1012KT0  -PS
Printed  in   JapanENGLISH
Before operating this product, please read the instructions carefully and save this manual for future use.
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indicates safety information.
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO 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...

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FCC NOTICE(USA)
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may 
cause undesired operation
CAUTION:This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. 
These limits are designed to provide...

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EMC NOTICE FOR THE PURCHASER/USER OF THE APPARATUS
1. Applicable standards and operating environment (AK-HC3800)The apparatus is compliant with:•   standards EN5510
3-1 and EN55103-2 2009, and
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electromagnetic environments E1 - E5

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2. Pre-requisite conditions to achieving compliance with the above standards Peripheral equipment to be connected to the apparatus and special connecting cables
•  The purchaser/user is urged to use on ly equipment which has been...

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ENGLISH
 „How to open the operating instruction manual PDF filesDiscontinue installation if the installation screen of the software opens as 
a result of inserting the CD-ROM.
When [INDEX.pdf] on the CD-ROM is opened, a list of the operating 
instruction manuals will be displayed.
Click on the document name of the manual to be opened.
 „Adobe® Reader® is required to read PDF files.
It can be downloaded from the home page of Adobe 
Systems.
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Contents
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Introduction
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Accessories
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Features.................................................................................................. 7
Frame frequency setting...

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Features
1080i, 2.2-megapixel CCDs employed• The standard sensitivity is F11 (F12 with 50 Hz). High sensitivity is 
also achieved. 
Furthermore, it can operate at 1080i (50 Hz/59.94 Hz switchable).
Digital signal processing with a 16-bit A/D converter• A 16-bit A/D converter with a sampling frequency of 74 MHz converts 
the video signals into digital signals to reproduce fine and high quality 
images.
Chromatic Aberration Compensation (CAC) function• This unit is equipped with a function to compensate...

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Precautions for use
DON’TS
• Do not attempt to disassemble the camera or other units. In order to 
prevent electric shock, do not remove screws or covers. There are no 
user-serviceable parts inside.
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Do not abuse the camera. Avoid striking, shaking, etc. The camera 
contains sensitive components which could be damaged by improper 
handling or storage.
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Do not let the lens remain uncapped when the camera is not use. If the 
lens is not installed, do not leave the lens mount hole uncovered.
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Parts and their functions
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1. Lens mount (Bayonet type)Mount the lens here.
2. Lens clamp leverInsert the lens into the lens mount (1), and then turn this lever to 
clamp the lens in place.
3. Lens cable/microphone cable clampsUse these to clamp the lens cable and microphone cable in place.
4. Tripod mountBefore securing the Studio Handy Camera to a tripod, attach the 
tripod attachment (SHAN-TM700) which is available as an optional 
accessory.
5. Shoulder padUse this when the Studio Handy...

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Parts and their functions (continued)
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LINE MICRET
CTRL
PROMPTER    OUT
+48V
OFFAB+48V
INCOM LEVEL
PGM
CALL
OPT
TALK
OFF ABFRONT
REARDC OUT12V 1A
DC IN
MIC 1MIC 2LINE MIC
ON
OFF
PTT
1817
8
10
111512
13
1416
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8. Camera power switch Use this to select the camera power input (power supplied from the 
CCU or from an external power supply input connector ) and 
turn the power OFF.
CCU        
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When connecting t
 his unit to the CCU, supply 
power from the CCU and turn the power ON.
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