Panasonic Studio Handy Camera Ak Hc3800 Operating Instructions

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Parts and their functions (continued)
LINE MICRET
CTRL
PROMPTER    OUT
+48V
OFFAB+48V
INCOM
OFFABFRONT
REARDC OUT12V 1A
DC IN
MIC 1MIC 2LINE MIC
ON
OFF
PTT
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19. RET switching control connector Connect the cable of the RET switching box here to control the ON/
OFF of RET 1, 2, and 3 and intercom microphone.
For RET 1, 2, and 3, you can select any of the Return A, Return B, 
and Digital  extender on the camera menu to assign it.
[USER MENU] > [OPERATION] > [SWITCH MODE]...

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Parts and their functions (continued)
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DC INMIC 2
MIC 1
LINE MIC
+48V
OFFAB
+48V
OFFAB
FRONT
REARDC OUT12V 1ALINE MIC
+48V
OFFAB
+48V
OFFAB
FRONT
REAR
DC OUTLINE MIC
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32. Grip PTT switch Use this to switch to Return A, Return B, or PTT in accordance with 
the setting.
This is set to PTT by factory default, and can be used to switch ON 
and OFF the intercom microphone. The function switching can be 
changed on the camera menu.
[USER MENU] > [OPERATION] > [SWITCH MODE] >...

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Parts and their functions (continued)
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43. Menu switch When this switch is pressed, the camera’s USER menu screen 
appears ([OPERATION]/[MAINTENANCE] menu).
When it is pressed again, the menu screen display is cleared.
44. JOG dial button Turning the JOG dial while the menu screen is displayed moves the 
cursor to the setting items. The menu settings can be confirmed with 
this dial button.
For details on the menu operations, refer to the section on the menu 
operations (→ page...

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Attaching/detaching the viewfinder (The viewfinder is an optional accessory.)
Attaching the viewfinder
An HD viewfinder can be used with this unit.
Use the AJ-HVF21KG or AJ-CVF100G (optional accessory).
For details on handling the viewfinder, refer to the operating instructions 
of the viewfinder.
1. Check that the camera’s POWER switch is in the OFF 
position.
2. Pull up the knob on the mounting plate and slide the 
plate to attach the viewfinder.
3. Tighten the stopper screw securely.
Pull up 
the...

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Connecting a microphone
 „When the microphone is mounted on the viewfinder 
(optional accessory) for use
A microphone such as the AJ-MC700 microphone kit (optional 
accessory) can be mounted on the viewfinder.
1. Open the microphone holder
Microphone 
holder
2. Mount the microphone and tighten the clamp screw
Clamp screw
3. Pass the the microphone cable through the cable clamp, 
and connect it to the front MIC1 connector  on the 
unit
Front MIC1 connector
4. If front microphone audio is to be...

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Component system configuration
An example of the standard system consisting of the Studio Handy Camera (AK-HC3800G/GS) and peripheral components is shown below.
The basic system configuration includes the lens, Studio Handy Camera, viewfinder, CCU, and ROP.
System block diagram
Microphone Kit
AJ-MC700
Color Viewfinder
AJ-CVF100G
2˝ HD Viewfinder
AJ-HVF21KG
Handy lens Studio Handy Camera
AK-HC3800G/GS
Tripod Attachment
SHAN-TM700
Memory card 7˝ LCD Viewfinder
AK-HVF70G
Remote Operation Panel (ROP)...

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AK-HC3800G/GS Connector Pins
Numbers in "Parts and their functions"
7 OPT FIBERTAJIMI ELECTRONICS
1
6 5
2
OPT
OPT
3
4
Pin 
number Signal
1 OPT-TX (Mark Band = IN)
2 OPT-RX (Mark Band = OUT)
3 DC190V (C)
4 DC190V (H)
5 STBY_SIG
6 STBY_PWP
 LEMO
1
3
6 4
5
2
OPT
OPT
Pin 
number Signal
1 OPT-TX (Mark Band = IN)
2 OPT-RX (Mark Band = OUT)
3 STBY_PWP
4 STBY_SIG
5 DC190V (H)
6 DC190V (C)
10 INCOM: NC5FBH (NEUTRIK)
Pin 
number Signal
1 TALK_GND
2 TALK
3 RECEIVE_GND
4 RECEIVE
5
19 RET CTRL:...

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Status displays on viewfinder screen
Studio Handy Camera settings and messages indicating operating statuses appear on the viewfinder screen. The camera menu [INDICATOR1] and 
[INDICATOR2] screen and the items which have been set to ON using the switches related to the viewfinder display appear at the top and bottom of the 
screen. When a setting has been changed or an adjustment made, a message with details of the setting, the status of the adjustment process, or the 
adjustment result is displayed...

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Status displays on viewfinder screen (continued)
18. Optical level displayAn optical signal received by the unit is indicated by one of five levels.
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19. FAN OFF displayThis is displayed when FAN POWER is set to OFF.
At this time, if the unit is being used with viewfinders attached to both 
the front and rear, the power supply of the viewfinder on the...

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Checking the operating time
The operating time can be checked in the [HOUR METER] items in the [MAINTENANCE] menu.
HEAD 
: The operating time of the cam
 era head can be checked.
FAN
 
: The operating time of the fan
  can be checked.
Warning displays
Camera warning displays
Warning displays appear when errors occur in the camera’s auto functions.
 zWhen AWB (Automatic White Balance) is executed:
1 AWB LOW LIGHT Auto white balance cannot be executed because the light quantity is insufficient.
Set...