Panasonic Studio Handy Camera Ak Hc3800 Operating Instructions

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Data handled in the camera
The following shows the data handled in the camera.
Managed system 
component Name
Quantity Description
Camera Operation data (for camera) 1 to 8 Equipment configuration data held by the camera, such as marker and button settings 
set in [OPERATION] in the camera menu. It is managed by the camera. It can be 
saved and read by camera menu operation. It can also be saved and read to/from the 
memory card by camera menu operation.
Lens file 1 to 32 This data is used by video engineers (VE) to correct the characteristics specific to the 
lenses and is managed by the camera. It can be saved and read by operation on the 
ROP. It can also be saved and read to/from the memory card on the ROP.
For a list of data, refer to the Operating Instructions for AK-HRP200G.
CAC file 1 to 32
This data is used to correct the chromatic aberrations specific to the lenses and is 
managed by the camera. It can only be read from the memory card by camera menu 
operation.
Scene file1 to 4 This data for creating pictures is handled mainly by video engineers (VE) and is 
managed by the camera. It can be saved and read by operation on the ROP. It can 
also be saved and read to/from the memory card on the ROP.
For a list of data, refer to the Operating Instructions for AK-HRP200G.
CAC file
AK-HC3800G/GS (Camera)
Operation data(for camera)
Scene file
(for camera)
Lens file
CAC file
Actual operation area
CAC file 1
CAC file 32
Memory card
Internal memory
CAC file 1
CAC file 32
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A Reading the CAC fileThe CAC file can be transferred from the memory card inserted into 
the memory card slot on the camera to the internal memory with 
[MAINTENANCE]>[CAC FILE CARD READ] in the camera menu.
The CAC file name specific to each lens can be downloaded from the 
website
*1 .
If 32 or more CAC files are in the memory card, 32 files are read in 
order from the newest.
*1 You can check the CAC compatible lenses guaranteed for use in 
this unit on Panasonic's website. You can also obtain a CAC file 
from the support desk on Panasonic's website.
http://pro-av.panasonic.net/
B Accessing the CAC fileThe CAC file is selected automatically according to the lens and 
accessed in the actual operation area.
Operation data (for camera)
AK-HC3800G/GS (Camera)
Operation data (for camera)
Scene file
(for camera)
Lens file
CAC file
Actual operation area
Operation data 1 (for camera)
Operation data 8(for camera)
Memory card
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A Saving and reading the operation dataOperation data can be transferred from the memory card inserted into 
the memory card slot on the camera to the actual operation area with 
[MAINTENANCE]>[SD CARD R/W] in the camera menu.
Furthermore, operation data in the actual operation area can be 
saved to the memory card.
The save date and time are fixed to "0:00, January 1, 2099."  
						

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Updating the firmware in this unit
Refer to the following website for whether or not there are new updates for the firmware and for operation instructions. http://pro-av.panasonic.net/
Dimensional outline drawing
Unit: mm (inch)
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
260(10-1/4)
105(4-1/8)
135(5-5/16)
367.5(14-7/16)  
						

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Specifications
 „GeneralPower supply input
Power supply :   12 V DC (during external  power supply operation) 
190 V DC (when CCU is connected)
Power consumption
 

             
: 25 W 
  
(during external pow
 er supply operation, camera 
only)
 

               
53 W 
  
(maximum power during external power supply 
operation when maximum power supplied for 
each output connector while all accessories are 
connected)
 

               
60 W 
  
(maximum power when CCU is connected and 
maximum power supplied for each output connector 
while all accessories are connected)
indicates safety information.
Operating temperature    :  –10 °C to 45 °C (14 °F to 113 °F)
[Preheating required at temperatures 
below 0 °C (32 °F)]
Storage temperature     : –20 °C to 60 °C (–4 °F to 140 °F)Operating humidity     : 85 % or less
Weight           : Approx. 3.7 kg (8.16 lb)
Dimensions         :  135 mm  x  260 mm  x  367.5 mm
(W x H x D) (5-5/16 inches  x 10-1/4 
inches
 
 x
  
14-7/16 inc
 hes) 
[excluding protrusions]
Basic items1) Pickup device      : 2/3˝ 2.2 million pixel IT, CCD x 3
2) System         : GBR pickup system
3) Color separation optical system
               : f/1.4 prism
4) Optical filter       :  ND: Clear, 1/4, 1/16, 1/64
5) Lens mount       : Bayonet type
6) Output standard     : SMPTE 292M
7) Sensitivity       :  F11 (When vertical frequency is 59.94 Hz)F12 (When vertical frequency is 50 Hz)
8) Horizontal resolution   : 1100 TV lines
9) S/N           : 60 dB or higher
10) Horizontal frequency   :  33.716 kHz, 1125-line frame
(Vertical frequency: 59.94 Hz) 
28.125 kHz, 1125-line frame 
(Vertical frequency: 50 Hz)
11) Vertical frequency
   :  59.94 Hz or 50 Hz, interlace
Input/output signals1) MIC input        :  –60 dBu to 4 dBu
(XLR 3-pin female x 2) 
Gain selected by camera menu
2) Intercom 
         :  Input: -60 dBu to -20 dBu 
Output: 100 mW max.  
(XLR 5-pin female x 1)
3) HD-SDI1/HD-SDI2 output
 :  HD signal = 0.8 V [p-p], 75 ohms (BNC)
The HD-SDI2 signal output can be added 
to the regular images using the camera 
menu item setting and switched to the VF 
or RET image output.
4) Prompt output 
     : VBS signal = 1 V [p-p], 75 ohms (BNC)
5) DC OUT         : 12 V, MAX. 1A
Control1) Power switching     : CCU, OFF, EXT
2) USER 1, 2, 3       :  Functions specified by menu items can 
be assigned to the switch.
3) RET A/B selection
    : For selecting the return signal
4) RET/PTT switching   : RET, PPT
5) Gain selection
*1     : LOW, MID, HIGH
6) Output selection
*1    : CAM, BAR, TEST
7) White balance mode
*1  : A, B, preset
8) Shutter speed selection
*1 :  1/100, 1/120, 1/125, 1/250, 1/500, 
1/1000, 1/1500, 1/2000
9) AWB, ABB SW
*1
10) Menu selection
11) CALL SW
12) Intercom
        :  MIC ON/OFF, receiving level, or PGM 
level 13) MIC setting
       :  MIC power, MIC gain, MIC1 selection
*1 When the CCU is connected, the selection functions cannot be used. 
Control is performed from the ROP.  
						

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Index
AAccessories  ............................................................................................ 6Assignable switches  ............................................................................ 12AWB/ABB start switch  ......................................................................... 13
BBack tally LED selector switch   ............................................................. 10
CCAC file  ............................................................................................... 31CALL LED   ............................................................................................ 10CALL switch  ......................................................................................... 10Camera HD-SDI output1 connector   ..................................................... 11Camera HD-SDI output2 connector  ..................................................... 11Camera number sheet  ............................................................................ 9Camera output selector switch  ............................................................ 12Component system configuration   ........................................................ 16Connector Pins  .................................................................................... 17
DDC output connector  ............................................................................ 11Dimensional outline drawing   ................................................................ 32
EElectronic shutter selector switch  ........................................................ 13External power supply input connector   ................................................ 11
FFrame frequency  .................................................................................... 7Front MIC1 connector  .......................................................................... 13
GGain selector switch   ............................................................................ 12Grip PTT switch  ................................................................................... 12Grip RET switch  ................................................................................... 12
IINCOM connector  ................................................................................ 10INCOM level control   ............................................................................ 10INCOM MIC ON/OFF switch  ............................................................... 10INCOM/PGM level control   ................................................................... 10
JJOG dial button  .................................................................................... 13
LLens cable clamps   .................................................................................. 9Lens clamp lever  .................................................................................... 9Lens connector  .................................................................................... 13Lens mount  ............................................................................................. 9
MMAINTENANCE  .................................................................................. 29Memory card slot  ................................................................................. 12Menu
configuration   ....
............................................................................ 23operation  ... .................................................................................. 21Menu switch  ......................................................................................... 13MIC1 power selector switch  ................................................................. 11MIC1 selector switch1  ......................................................................... 11MIC1 selector switch2  ......................................................................... 11MIC2 power selector switch  ................................................................. 11MIC2 selector switch  ........................................................................... 11Microphone
connecting   ....
............................................................................... 15microphone cable clamps  ....................................................................... 9
NND filter selector LED  .......................................................................... 12ND filter selector switch  ....................................................................... 12
OOPERATION  ....................................................................................... 25Optical fiber connector   ............................................................................ 9OPT LED  ............................................................................................. 10
PPeripheral components   ........................................................................ 16Power LED  .......................................................................................... 10
Power switch  ....................................................................................... 10PROMPT output connector  ................................................................. 11
RRear MIC1 connector   .......................................................................... 11Rear MIC2 connector  .......................................................................... 11Rear viewfinder connector   ................................................................... 13RET switching control connector  ......................................................... 11
SShoulder pad  .......................................................................................... 9Specifications  ...................................................................................... 33
TTripod  ..................................................................................................... 9
VViewfinder
attaching/detaching   ....
................................................................. 14on screen display  ... ..................................................................... 18Viewfinder connector  ........................................................................... 13
WWarning  ............................................................................................... 20White balance memory selector switch   ............................................... 12  
						

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