User manual PANASONIC AG-DVC200

NTSC Digital Video Camera Recorder AG- P Before attempting to connect, operate or adjust this product, please read these instructions completely. Printed in Japan VQT9277-2 F0301T2051 @ P This camera recorder is designed to be used exclusively with the standard size of DV tapes. Do not use DVCPRO tapes or other sizes of tapes. 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. FCC Note: This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. To assure continued compliance follow the attached installation instructions and do not make any unauthorized modifications. 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 reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense. Replace battery with part No. CR2032 only. Use of another battery may present a risk of fire or explosion. Caution--Battery may explode if mistreated. Do not recharge, disassemble or dispose of in fire. 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 magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons. The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (service) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance. WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. RB RC CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD AND ANNOYING INTERFERENCE, USE THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES ONLY. RB RC Ni-Cd CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, REFER CHANGE OF SWITCH SETTING INSIDE THE UNIT TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. ATTENTION: The product you have purchased is powered by a nickel cadmium battery which is recyclable. At the end of it's useful life, under various state and local laws, it is illegal to dispose of this battery into your municipal waste stream. Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY for information on how to recycle this battery. indicates safety information. 2 Contents Introduction .......................................................4 Features .............................................................4 Features of the camera unit ....................................4 Features of the VTR unit .........................................4 Normal recording ............................................26 Recording methods ...............................................26 Scene-to-scene continuity.....................................26 Audio recording ..............................................27 Selecting the audio input signals...........................27 Adjusting the audio recording level .......................27 Monitoring the sound during recording..................27 System configuration .......................................5 Parts and their functions..................................6 Preparation ......................................................10 Using the AU-BP402 or AJ-BP490 battery pack made by Panasonic ..........................10 Using a battery pack made by Anton Bauer..........11 Using the NP-1B battery pack made by Sony.......11 Using an AC power supply (with the AJ-B75 AC adapter) ...............................12 Attaching the lens..................................................12 Mounting the unit on a tripod.................................13 Detaching the unit from the tripod attachment ......13 Attaching the viewfinder and microphone .............13 Attaching the shoulder belt (optional accessory) ..13 Setting the camera ID ...........................................14 Setting the date and time ......................................14 Playback (checking what has been recorded)....28 Rec review ............................................................28 Other functions ...............................................28 Still-picture playback .............................................28 INTERVAL REC (intermittent recording) function .......28 Variable speed (FF/REW) playback......................28 INDEX SEARCH mode .........................................28 Using the unit with external components.....29 Connection to a video component with a DV connector ..............................................29 Connection to a PC capable of non-linear editing .......29 Menu operations .............................................30 Menu display enable/disable.................................30 Displaying sub-menus and deciding on settings ...30 Lens adjustments and checks.......................15 Flange back adjustment ........................................15 White shading check .............................................15 White shading adjustment.....................................15 Setting menu configuration ...........................31 Menu contents.................................................32 SCENE menu (main menu)...................................32 MAIN menu 1 of 2 (main menu) ............................33 MAIN menu 2 of 2 (main menu) ............................35 Viewfinder displays ........................................16 Viewfinder lamp displays.......................................16 Viewfinder screen status displays .........................16 Selecting the viewfinder screen display ................19 White balance and black balance adjustment....20 Automatic white balance adjustment.....................20 Automatic black balance adjustment.....................20 Warning system ..............................................38 Emergency eject .............................................39 Maintenance ....................................................40 Condensation ........................................................40 Replacing the backup battery................................40 Cleaning the heads ...............................................40 Cleaning inside the viewfinder ..............................40 Phenomena inherent to CCD cameras .................40 Electronic shutter settings.............................21 Shutter modes.......................................................21 Setting the shutter mode and speed .....................21 Setting the synchro scanning mode ......................21 Time data settings ..........................................22 Setting the user's bit..............................................22 Setting the time code ............................................22 Error codes......................................................40 Specifications .................................................41 Scene files .......................................................23 Scene file function.................................................23 Scene file setting method......................................23 Editing scene filenames (Example: USER files) ...23 Returning a scene filename to its default ..............24 How to use file select ............................................24 List of scene file settings .......................................25 List of file settings..................................................25 3 Introduction This is the first DV format integrated camera VTR that supports standard cassettes. It combines the digital camera technology fostered by broadcast equipment with the dependability of the DVCPRO mechanism. It has a compact size, light weight and lowpower consumption, and it is capable of recording for many hours. Both its camera unit and VTR unit incorporate digital signal processing to achieve even greater improvements in picture quality and stability. Features Features of the camera unit 1/2 type IT 3-CCD configuration The camera's high resolution of about 800 lines and its minimum subject brightness of 0.5 lux make easy work of shooting under low lighting conditions, and they achieve bright camera images with a high sensitivity. Features of the VTR unit DV format The VTR unit compresses the images using a component digital recording system that incorporates the latest compression technology. For recording the sound, the unit uses noncompression PCM recording which achieves an excellent signalto-noise ratio, frequency band, waveform characteristics and reproducibility of the finely detailed parts. Both picture quality and sound quality are taken to new heights by this format. Digital processing incorporated Full-blown digital processing circuitry fostered by broadcasting applications is featured to ensure a high performance, sophisticated functions and a high level of dependability. Standard tape drive The DVCPRO mechanism with its proven track recorded in broadcasting applications has been put to use to ensure the same high level of dependability while at the same time enabling long recordings lasting up to a maximum of 270 minutes. Replacement lens system The bayonet system is employed to enable 1/2 lenses made by Fujinon or Canon to be mounted for use. CC/ND filter with a 4-leaf configuration adopted as a standard accessory This configuration enables the optimum filter for the subject brightness and color temperature to be selected. High system capabilities The unit comes with DV connectors as a standard accessory. These enable hookup with other DV components and DV nonlinear devices. The battery packs made by Anton Bauer and battery systems made by other companies are all supported. Shooting support functions Scene file dial This makes it easy to select six scene file settings to suit the prevailing shooting conditions. Other features Frame-to-frame continuity Simply by pressing the VTR START button or VTR button on the lens, the continuity from one frame to the next is assured with a precision of 0 to +1 frame or less. ATW (auto tracking white) function The auto tracking white function comes in handy when shooting successive scenes with different light sources. Rec review function This automatically rewinds the tape for the last 2 to 10 seconds recorded and plays back the recording. This enables what was recorded to be monitored without delay. Quick focus function This automatically controls the iris and shutter to provide support for ensuring easy focusing. Full auto function This is useful for emergency shooting when, for instance, there is not enough time to perform the camera settings. Built-in time code generator/reader This enables the time code information to be recorded on the dedicated sub-code track and played back. Auto iris mode selection function This enables three auto iris settings to be selected. The settings can easily be switched to match the shooting conditions. Time stamp function This superimposes the date and time onto the camera's images and records them. Interval rec function This function enables simply interval shooting. It is particularly effective for shooting programs on nature or art. Menu jog dial system A jog dial button enabling easy menu settings is provided on the front panel of the camera. 4 System configuration Mic kit: AJ-MC700 Wireless mic receiver: WX-RJ700 1/5 viewfinder: AJ-VF10 AJ-VF15 Mic holder: AJ-MH700 Battery case: AU-M402H Lens (bayonet type): FUJINON/CANON Panasonic batteries: AU-BP402 AJ-BP490 Anton Bauer batteries Battery case/holder Digital Video Camera Recorder AG-DVC200 Sony batteries: BP-90 BP-L60/L90 NP-1B Battery chargers: AG-B425 AJ-B450 AC adapter: AJ-B75 Rain cover: SHAN-RC700 Cassette tapes: AY-DV124MQ AY-DV124PQ AY-DV186MQ AY-DV186PQ AY-DV276MQ Cleaning tape: AY-DVCL Soft carrying case: AJ-SC900 Checking the lens shading compensation This unit comes with a function which provides shading compensation for the lens. Check that the compensation is optimum for the type of lens used. For further details, refer to "Lens adjustments and checks" (page 15). Lens shading compensation data selection Lens classification A S18 k 6.7BERM4 S18 k 6.7BRM4 S19 k 6.5BERM4 S19 k 6.5BRM4 YH18 k 6.7IRS YH12 k 4.8IRS B YH18 k 6.7KRS YH14 k 7.3KRS YH12 k 4.8KRS S14 k 7.5BRM4 S17 k 6.6BRM4 C S14 k 7.3BRM (For AG-DVC200D) USER Lens other than A, B or C Lens type 5 Parts and their functions <; : C 9 8 RESET COUNTER TC UB F-RUN SET R-RUN CH1 MIC POWER FRONT REAR CH2 CH1 MIC MIC LINE CH2 TCG AUDIO SELECT AUTO MAN CH2 AUDIO IN D E F = > ? @ A B1 1 POWER switch This switch turns the power ON and OFF. ON OFF CH1 7 6 I H G 2345 4 OUTPUT/AUTO KNEE selector switch This switch selects the video signals which are to be output from the camera unit to the VTR unit, viewfinder and/or video monitor. CAM, AUTO KNEE ON: The images shot by the camera are output. The AUTO KNEE circuit operates. CAM, AUTO KNEE OFF: The images shot by the camera are output. The MANUAL KNEE circuit operates. BARS: Color bar signals are output. The AUTO KNEE circuit does not operate. AUTO KNEE function When shooting with the level set to people or scenes against a high-brightness background, the background will be whitened out, and the buildings and scene in the background will be blurred. If the AUTO KNEE function is activated at times like this, the background will be reproduced clearly. This function is effective for shooting in the following situations: When shooting people in the shade under a clear sky When simultaneously shooting people in a car or indoors and the outside scenery through a window When shooting scenes with a strong contrast 2 VTR STBY/SAVE (tape protection) switch This switches the power supply mode when the VTR is set to the rec pause mode in which recording is temporarily suspended. STBY: In this mode, recording starts immediately by pressing the VTR START button. SAVE: This is the tape protection mode. The tape drum is stopped in the half-loading status. Less power is consumed at this position than at the STBY position so that the battery will supply power to the unit for a longer period of time. Compared with the STBY position, more time is taken to start recording after the VTR START button is pressed. When the switch is set to the SAVE position, the VTR SAVE lamp inside the viewfinder lights up. When the PAUSE TIMER time has elapsed in the STBY mode, the unit is automatically set to the SAVE mode. For further details, refer to the table for in the section on the sub-menu screens (page 34). 3 GAIN selector switch When the camera screen is dark, turn this switch to a position which will increase the gain and brighten the screen. The gain for each item can be selected on-screen. For further details, refer to the table for in the section on the setting menu screens (page 33). L: The switch is normally set to this position. The gain at this position was set to 0 dB at the factory prior to shipment. M:The gain of the camera's video amplifier is increased. The gain at this position was set to 9 dB at the factory prior to shipment. H: The gain of the camera's video amplifier is increased even more. The gain at this position was set to 18 dB at the factory prior to shipment. 5 WHITE BAL (white selector) switch balance memory A or B:When the AUTO W/B (white/black) BAL switch on the front panel is operated to adjust the automatic white balance, the adjusted value is automatically stored in A or B. PRST: The color temperature is set to 3200K in the preset mode. The AUTO W/B BAL switch does not work at this position. The automatic tracking white balance mode (ATW) can be set to A, B or PRST. For further details, refer to the table for in the section on the sub-menu screens (page 33). 6 Parts and their functions 6 BREAKER switch If an excessively high current flows inside the unit due to some problem or other, the circuit breaker is tripped and the power is automatically turned off to protect the unit. Push this button in after conducting an inspection or repairs inside the unit. If there are no problems, the power will come back on. A JOG dial button This is used to select the menu items and perform settings when the MENU button B is at the ON position. When the synchro scanning mode has been selected for the shutter speed, the shutter speed can be easily adjusted more finely. B MENU button This is used to switch the menu ON and OFF. 7 MONITOR (volume) control This is used to adjust the volume of the monitor speaker or earphone. C RESET button This is used to reset the numerical value of the counter or time code. This value is reset immediately when the COUNTER has been selected. When TC or UB has been selected, the reset button works only when the TCG selector switch is at the SET position. 8 AUDIO LEVEL CH1, CH2 (audio channel 1, 2 recording level) controls These are used to adjust the CH1 and CH2 recording levels while monitoring the level meter inside the viewfinder. 9 POWER/WARNING lamp This lamp lights up green when the power is turned on, and it flashes in green during interval recording. When a warning is given, it lights up red or flashes in red to alert the user. For further details, refer to "Warning system" (page 38). D COUNTER selector switch This is used to switch the counter display. COUNTER: A relative numerical value is displayed by the counter. However, when the tape recording includes discontinuous parts, the counter reading may also lack continuity. TC : The time code is displayed. UB : The user's bit is displayed. : SPEAKER The sound can be monitored through this speaker. When an earphone is connected to the PHONE jack, the sound of the speaker will be automatically cut off. What can be monitored is the mixed sound of CH1 and CH2. E TCG selector switch This sets the time code operation mode to FREE RUN, REC RUN or SET. For further details, refer to "Setting the time data" (page 22). ; SCENE FILE dial This enables the camera settings that match the shooting conditions to be selected. For further details, refer to "How to use file select" (page 24). F AUDIO SELECT CH1, CH2 (audio channel 1, 2 auto/manual level adjustment selector) switches These are used to select the method used to adjust the audio levels of audio channels 1 and 2. AUTO : The audio level is adjusted automatically. MAN : The audio level is adjusted manually. < MODE CHECK button This enables the setting modes of the camera's control switches to be checked in the viewfinder. = QUICK FOCUS button This supports the focusing of the subject. When it is pressed, the lens iris is opened for about 10 seconds. It makes the depth of field shallower and facilitates focusing. G AUDIO IN (audio input selector) switches These are used to select the input signals to be recorded on CH1 and CH2. FRONT : The input signals from the microphone connected to (MIC) the MIC IN connector are recorded. REAR : The input signals from the microphone connected to (MIC) the AUDIO IN CH1/CH2 connector are recorded. REAR : The input signals from the line connected to the (LINE) AUDIO IN CH1/CH2 connector are recorded. > AUTO IRIS MODE selector switch This is used to select the position that matches the shooting conditions when shooting by automatically adjusting the lens iris. BACK.L : When making a back-lit subject brighter for shooting STD : For normal shooting SPOT.L : For shooting a spot-lit subject H Mic power switches These are used to turn the phantom power (+48V) for each rear jack channel ON and OFF. ? FULL AUTO button This is pressed when there is no time to check the camera unit's settings. The lens iris and white balance will be automatically adjusted. ON or OFF can be set for supplying the phantom power of the front microphone using "FRONT MIC POWER" on the sub-menu screen. @ FULL AUTO lamp This lights up when FULL AUTO shooting is being performed. I Backup battery compartment For further details on replacing the backup battery, refer to "Replacing the backup battery" (page 40). 7 Parts and their functions @ ? > = < ; : 1 2 3 4 5 6 9 8 7 8 MIC IN (mic input) jack (XLR, 3-pin) The accessory microphone is connected to this jack. The power for the microphone is supplied from this jack. 1 CC/ND filter selector knob This is used to select the filter to match the subject brightness. 1 :3200K 2 :5600K+1/8ND 3 :5600K 4 :5600K+1/64ND 9 AUDIO OUT jacks (pin jacks) An audio component is connected to these jacks. The sound for channel 1 and channel 2 is output separately. 2 Lens lever This lever is tightened to secure the lens after the lens has been attached to the lens mount. : GENLOCK IN connector (BNC) Supply the sync signal (black burst signal) to this connector when gen-locking the camera pictures (CAM OUT jack) of the unit. 3 Lens mount (bayonet type) The lens is attached to this mount. 4 AUTO W/B (white/black) BAL switch AWB: The white balance is automatically adjusted. When the AWB memory selector switch on the side panel is set to A or B and then the AUTO W/B BAL switch is operated, the adjustment value is recorded in the memory. Bear in mind that the switch does not work when it is set to the ATW or PRST position. ABB: The black balance is automatically adjusted. ; CAM OUT jack This is the dedicated output jack for the camera's pictures. < S-VIDEO OUT jack (Y/C jack) When pictures are to be recorded with a backup VTR connected to the S-VIDEO OUT jack, bear in mind that the unit's playback pictures will be recorded onto the backup VTR if any operation (such as REC CHECK) that performs VTR playback is executed. 5 SHUTTER switch This is the ON/OFF selector switch of the electronic shutter. OFF : The electronic shutter does not operate. ON : The electronic shutter operates. SEL : This is used when the electronic shutter speed is to be changed. The switch is a non-locking type. The shutter speed changes each time it is operated. For further details, refer to "Electronic shutter settings" (page 21). = Viewfinder connector The viewfinder plug is connected to this connector. > Viewfinder stopper screw This screw is used to secure the viewfinder. ? Light shoe The video light or other such device is attached here. 6 VTR START/STOP button This starts or stops the video recording. @ Shoulder belt fittings The shoulder belt (optional accessory) is attached here. 7 LENS jack (12-pin) The connecting cord of the lens is connected to this jack. For further details on the lenses that can be used, refer to the operating instructions of the lenses concerned. 8 Parts and their functions 8 8 1 EJECT 6 /REW STOP 5 FF/ PLAY/PAUSE ª 1/; ; 9 : 2 3 7 PHONES (earphones) jack (mini jack) 4 76 5 1 TALLY lamp This lights up when the unit is set to the recording mode. It flashes when it is being transferred to the recording mode. The earphones (stereo) for monitoring sound are plugged in here. When the earphones are connected, no sound will be output from the speaker. 8 REW (rewind)/FF (fast forward) buttons/ lamps When one of these buttons is pressed in the stop mode, the high-speed playback (rewind or fast forward) mode is established, and the corresponding lamp lights. When one of these button is pressed in the playback mode, the 4a speed playback (rewind or fast forward) mode is established, and when the same button is pressed again, the 8a speed playback (rewind or fast forward) mode is established. Each time the button is then pressed, the mode is switched between 4a speed playback and 8a speed playback. When one of these buttons is pressed in the STILL or REC PAUSE mode, the 1a speed playback (rewind or fast forward) is established while the button is held down. When the button is released, the unit returns to the previous mode (STILL or REC PAUSE). The variable speed playback mode is released by pressing the STOP button, PLAY/PAUSE button or EJECT button. 2 External DC input socket This is the input socket of the external power supply (DC power supply). When an AC adapter is connected here, power is automatically supplied from the external source. 3 AUDIO IN CH1, CH2 (audio input channel 1, 2) jacks (XLR, 3-pin) An external microphone or line input signals are connected to these jacks. 4 DV I/F connector (complying with IEEE 1394 standard) A digital video component or computer equipped with a DV connector is connected to this connector using a DV cable (optional accessory). For further details, refer to "Using the unit with external components" (page 29). 9 STOP button The tape stops traveling when this button is pressed. However, the button cannot be operated during recording. To stop recording, first set the unit to the REC/PAUSE mode, and then press the STOP button. 5 DC OUT (DC power supply) output socket This normally serves as the DC 12 V output socket. A current of approximately 1 A can be taken out. When the HDD adapter scheduled to be developed in the future is connected here, it will be possible to supply a 7 V voltage. : PLAY/PAUSE button/lamp Playback commences when this button is pressed, and the lamp lights. When it is pressed again, the STILL mode is established, and the lamp flashes. When it is pressed once more, the playback mode is restored. 6 VIDEO OUT jack (BNC) This is the composite video jack for a monitor. When pictures are to be recorded with a backup VTR connected to the VIDEO OUT jack, bear in mind that the unit's playback pictures will be recorded onto the backup VTR if any operation (such as REC CHECK) that performs VTR playback is executed. Use the exclusive camera output jack for backup recording. ; EJECT button When this button is pressed, the cassette holder rises, and the cassette tape can be inserted or removed. This button cannot be operated while the unit is recording, in which case first set the unit to the REC/PAUSE mode, and then press the EJECT button. 9 Preparation Using the AU-BP402 or AJ-BP490 battery pack made by Panasonic Recharge the battery pack using the battery charger specifically designed for each individual battery pack. For the charging time and other details, refer to the operating instructions of the battery charger used. 1 Remove the battery holder. Disconnect these. plug the battery the 3 Connect theinsideofthe battery pack toand connector case, insert the battery pack into the case. Battery holder Disconnect these. Label surface 2 Attach the battery case to the unit. 1Connect the unit's cable with the cable of the AU-M402H battery case. 2Use a screwdriver to attach the AU-M402H battery case to the unit. The holes for tightening the screws can be seen when the cover is opened and the rubber caps are raised. Use a screwdriver to tighten the screws, and attach the battery case to the unit. Ensure that the screws are tightened up as far as they will go. AU-BP402 battery pack Ensure that the power is turned off before connecting or disconnecting the plugs. Do not pull the rubber caps with great force. Be careful not to catch up the cables when attaching the battery case. Screws Rubber caps 4 Set the battery type. Select the battery type using on the sub-menu screen. Select "TYPE A" if the AJ-BP490 is to be used; select "NiCd12" if the AU-BP402 is to be used. (See page 34) Connect here. AU-M402H battery case 10 Preparation Using a battery pack made by Anton Bauer Before use, charge the battery pack using the exclusive battery charger made by Anton Bauer. For the charging time and other details, refer to the operating instructions of the battery charger used. Using the NP-1B battery pack made by Sony Before use, charge the battery pack using the exclusive battery charger made by Sony. For the charging time and other details, refer to the operating instructions of the battery charger used. 1 Attach the battery pack made by Anton 1 Remove the battery holder. Bauer. Refer to step 1 on page 10. Power output connector for lighting Battery pack made by Anton Bauer 2 Attach the battery made by Sony to the unit. Battery case 2 4 Lighting control switch Cover A battery holder made by Anton Bauer is equipped with a power output connector for the lighting and a lighting control switch to enable a light to be easily attached. For details on the lighting systems available, contact Anton Bauer. 3 1 Mounting connector for NP-1B 5 Hole 2 Insert theofbattery pack and slide it in the direction the arrow. Screw provided with mounting connector for NP-1B First, remove the battery holder cover. 1 Attach the mounting connector for the NP-1B. 2 Use the mounting screws to mount the battery case. 3 Tighten the screw for the power supply contact. 4 Insert the top of the cover in the direction of the arrow. 5 Align the hole in the bottom of the cover (metal part) with the hole in the bottom of the battery case, and attach using the screw provided with mounting connector for NP-1B. 2 Release lever 3 Set the battery type. Select the battery type using on the sub-menu screen. Select "NiCd12" if the NP-1B is to be used. (See page 34) To remove the battery pack, slide it in the opposite direction to the one in which it was attached while keeping the release lever on the battery holder pulled down all the way. 3 Set the battery type. Select the battery type using on the sub-menu screen. Example: Select "NiCd13" if the TRIMPAC13 is to be used; select "NiCd14" if the TRIMPAC14 is to be used. (See page 34) 11 Preparation Using an AC power supply (with the AJ-B75 AC adapter) DC input 1 Connect the unit's external on the AJsocket with the DC OUT socket B75 AC adapter. Attaching the lens the 1 Raise cap. lens mount lever, and remove the Lens lever Mount cap External DC input socket center mark on the lens 2 Fit thecutout on the top of the lensinto the center mount, and attach the lens. Mark AC adapter AJ-B75 (optional accessory) 2 Turn on the AC adapter's power. 3 Set the unit's POWER switch to ON. When an AC adapter other than the AJ-B75 is to be used, check the pin signals of the external DC input socket. 3 Pull down the lens lever to secure the lens. Pin No 1 1 2 3 4 Signal GND ­ +12 V 2, 3 4 External DC input socket When both a battery pack and an AC adapter have been connected, the power supplied from the AC adapter takes priority. It is also possible to attach/remove a battery while the AC adapter is being used. When an AC adapter is to be used, the unit's POWER switch must be set to ON only after the AC adapter's power has been turned on. If the power is switched on in the reverse sequence, the AC adapter's output voltage will rise slowly, possibly causing the unit to malfunction. 4 Push theit cable into the cable clamp, and connect to the LENS jack. LENS jack 5 Proceed with the flange back adjustment for the lens. For details on how to handle the lens, refer to the operating instructions of the lens. While the lens is removed, attach the mount cap to protect the unit. 12 Preparation Mounting the unit on a tripod Use the tripod attachment to mount the unit on a tripod. Attaching the viewfinder and microphone For details on the attachment and adjustments of the viewfinder and microphone, refer to the operating instructions of the viewfinder. 1 Mount the tripod attachment on the tripod. Tripod attachment Attaching the shoulder belt (optional accessory) Tripod head Shoulder belt Take account of the center of gravity of the unit and that of the tripod attachment when selecting the attachment hole. Check that the diameter of the hole selected matches the diameter of the tripod head screw. The tab opens when it is pressed. 2 Mount the unit on the tripod attachment. To disengage the shoulder belt, open the tabs of the attachment parts, and disengage. The tab opens when it is pressed. Check that the shoulder belt is attached securely. Slide the unit along the groove toward the front until it clicks into place. Detaching the unit from the tripod attachment Tripod attachment Red lever Black lever While pushing down the red lever, move the black lever in the direction of the arrow and slide the unit toward the back to remove it. If the pin of the tripod attachment fails to return to its original position after the unit has been detached, again move the black lever in the direction of the arrow while pushing down the red lever, and return the pin to its original position. Bear in mind that the unit cannot be attached if the pin remains in the center. 13 Preparation Setting the camera ID The camera ID is set on the screen. Up to 12 alphanumerics, symbols and spaces can be used. Setting the date and time with the 1 Proceed to open thesub-menu operation (page 37) screen. #3 < T M / A E > IEDT YA ER MNH OT DY A HU OR MNT IUE :1 0 :1 0 :1 0 :0 0 :0 0 The camera ID does not appear while the setting menu is displayed even when color bar signals are output. 1 Proceed with the sub-menu operation (page 30), and open the screen. #3< C M R I > AEA D CMR I:D AEA DI I: D ¢¢¢¢¢¢¢¢¢¢¢¢ TM/AESTRAY IEDT E:ED 2 Turn the JOG dial button to move the arrow (cursor) to the ID item. 3< C M R I > AEA D CMR I:D AEA DI v # I: D ¢¢¢¢¢¢¢¢¢¢¢¢ button to the 2 Turn the JOG dialand pressselectJOG item to be changed, the dial button. 3< T M / A E > IEDT YA ER MNH OT DY A HU OR MNT IUE :1 0 :1 0 :1 0 :0 0 :0 0 # is pressed, the 3 When the JOG dial button signal that the arrow (cursor) flashes to input mode has been established. TM/AESTRAY IEDT E:ED the JOG dial to change 4 Keep turningbe set appears.button until the 3 Turn the JOG dial buttonbutton to enterthe character to setting, and then press the it. When the button is turned, the character display is switched in the following sequence: Space: 7 Letters of the alphabet: A through Z 7 Numbers: 0 through 9 7 Symbols: ', >, <, /, - the setting the 4 Whendial button to is completed, turnSET, JOG select TIME/DATE and press the button. The READY display changes from ACTIVE to OK, and the clock function starts operating. 3< T M / A E > IEDT YA ER MNH OT DY A HU OR MNT IUE # :1 0 :1 0 :1 0 :0 0 :0 0 5 6 Press the JOG dial button to enter the character. Turn the JOG dial button to move the arrow (cursor) to the next position (on the right), and repeat steps 3, 4 and 5 to enter the remaining characters. TM/AESTO IEDT E:K 7 Press the MENU button to end the menu operation. The setting menu is cleared, and the unit's current status is displayed. To change the ; back to >, press the JOG dial button when the ; is above the colon (:). 5 Press the MENU button to end the menu operation. The setting menu is cleared, and the unit's current status is displayed. The seconds cannot be set. The time always starts from zero seconds. At normal temperature with the power off, the clock will have an accuracy of ±30 seconds/month. When accurate time is necessary, check the time with the power on and reset to the correct time. The camera ID input above will be recorded at the same time as the color bar signals. 14 Lens adjustments and checks Flange back adjustment The flange back (distance from the lens mounting surface to the image formation surface) is adjusted when a subject cannot be brought into focus precisely using either the telephoto or the wide angle positions when performing zoom operations. Once the flange back has been adjusted, it need not be re-adjusted unless the lens is replaced. For details on the adjustment method and lens positions, refer to the operating instructions of the lens concerned. 2 Proceed with the image settings. 1 Shoot a piece of paper with no color unevenness. 2 Set the lens iris to manual, and adjust it so that a zebra pattern fills the whole screen. Check that the lens iris is between f/4 and f/11. Flicker tends to occur under fluorescent lights, mercury lamps and other such lighting conditions. Use sunlight, halogen lamps or a light source which rarely give rises to flicker. If there is unevenness in the lighting, the zebra pattern will no longer appear on some parts of the screen. In this situation, adjust the lighting position, etc. Adjust the lighting position, etc. also when the lens iris is not between f/4 and f/11. The electronic shutter must be left at the OFF setting. White shading check This unit enables the fixed data supporting three types of lens and the data supporting any desired adjustments to be used for white shading compensation. This data can be selected using LENS SHADING on the sub-menu (see page 35). First, check that the type of lens used and the settings match. The fixed data settings are as follows: Type A: Data for S18 k 6.7BERM4 (etc.) lenses. Type B: Data for YH18 k 6.7KRS (etc.) lenses. Type C: Data for S14 k 7.3BRM lens. If the lens to be used does not correspond to any of these types, proceed to adjust the white shading described below by performing menu operations. 3 Adjust the balance. white balance and black 1 Set the WHITE BAL selector switch to A or B, and use the AUTO W/B BAL switch to execute the automatic white balance adjustment (AWB). 2 Use the AUTO W/B BAL switch to execute the automatic black balance adjustment (ABB). 3 Once again, use the AUTO W/B BAL switch to execute the automatic white balance adjustment (AWB). White shading adjustment Coloring may occur in the vertical direction near the open setting of the lens iris even when the white shading has been adjusted. This phenomenon is a characteristic inherent to lenses and optical systems, and it is not indicative of a failure. 2 4 Repeat the operation in step 2-2. 5 Proceed with the white shading adjustment. 1 Proceed with the menu operation (page 30), and open the sub-menu LENS SHADING screen. 2 Turn the JOG dial button to align the cursor with LENS SELECT, and press the button. Then turn the JOG dial button further to align the cursor with USER, and press the button to select this item. 3 Use the JOG dial button to align the cursor with SHADING (USER), and select this item. ACTIVE appears on the screen to indicate that the white shading is being automatically adjusted. The adjustment is completed when the ACTIVE display is cleared and OK appears. 4 Press the MENU button to close the menu screen. 1 Proceed with the camera settings for the adjustment. 1 Mount the lens on the camera. Do not forget to attach the lens cable. 2 Set the electronic shutter to OFF and the gain to L (0 dB). 3 If the lens comes with an extender, disengage the extender function. 4 Proceed with the menu operation (page 30) to open the submenu screen, and set "LENS SELECT" to USER. engage 6 If the lens comes with an extender, steps 2 the extender function, and repeat through 5. SHUTTER switch AWB memory selector switch GAIN: L (0 dB) MENU button AUTO W/B BAL switch JOG dial button 15 Viewfinder displays Viewfinder lamp displays 1 REC Viewfinder screen status displays In addition to the images, messages indicating the unit's settings and the operation mode appear on the viewfinder screen. Also displayed are the center marker and safety zone markers. At the top, bottom and right edges of the screen are the items which have been set to ON using the sub-menu , and screens or the switches relating to the viewfinder displays. When a setting has been changed or an adjustment is made, a message informing the user of the setting details, adjustment transition status and adjustment result is displayed for about 3 seconds. For further details, refer to the items concerned on the sub-menu , , , , and screens. 1 2 3 4 5 7 6 8 9 : ; ¢1¢¢¢¢¢¢¢¢¢¢¢¢¢¢¢¢ ¢2¢¢¢¢¢¢¢¢¢¢¢¢¢¢¢¢ EX iREC BATT VTR SAVE < TAPE NEAR END FLUO. TCG 12:34:56:00 AWB+02 Z78 32K . ATW F56 . 0d B FL1 I = > ? @ A B C D E F 2 3 4 The displays shown in the example are those of the AJ-VF10. (For details on the viewfinder, refer to the operating instructions of the viewfinder available as an optional accessory.) 1 REC (record) lamp This lights up red during recording. It flashes when an error has occurred. For further details, refer to "Warning system" (page 38). SPOT 1100 / 48K C1 H C2 H QUICK FOCUS LOW LIGHT DJ n a -01-01 23:59:00 ========= ¢¢¢min 1 . 34V 2 (irregular operation status warning) lamp This lights up when the unit is placed in an irregular operation status for any of the items set to ON in the sub-menu . For details on selecting the items subject to the lamp display, refer to sub-menu (page 37). G H Status displays on the viewfinder screen when the MODE CHECK switch is ON (normal) EX TAPE NEAR END FLUO. TCG 12:34:56.00 NDF F1:FLUO. 3 BATT (battery) lamp This starts flashing several minutes before the battery voltage drops to the level where the battery can no longer be used, and it remains lighted when the battery can no longer be used. To prevent an interruption to operation, replace the battery before the battery becomes completely discharged. For further details, refer to "Warning system" (page 38). SCENE WHITE :A 3.6K KNEE :MANUAL GAIN :0dB FILTER:1 SHUT :OFF 4 VTR SAVE (VTR power-saving) lamp This lights up when the VTR SAVE/STBY switch is set to SAVE. It goes off during recording. 48K C1 H C2 H A.IRIS:BACK GAMMA :NORMAL COLOR :+10 SKIN :OFF !¢¢¢¢¢¢¢¢¢¢¢¢ DJ n a -01-01 23:59:00 ========= ¢¢¢min 1 . 34V J After the period set for the pause timer is exceeded during Rec Pause, or after 1 minute has passed during Pause (Still), the unit will automatically switch to SAVE mode and the lamp will light, regardless of the VTR SAVE/STBY switch position. Status displays on the viewfinder screen when the MODE CHECK switch is ON (FULL AUTO) EX TAPE NEAR END FULL TCG 12:34:56.00 NDF F1:FLUO. SCENE FULL AUTO FILTER:1 GAMMA :NORMAL SKIN :OFF !¢¢¢¢¢¢¢¢¢¢¢¢ DJ n a -01-01 23:59:00 ========= ¢¢¢ min 1 . 34V J 48K C1 H C2 H 16 Viewfinder displays Display item 1 Extender display 2 INTERVAL REC status display 3 Time code display What is displayed EX iREC TCG TCR UBG UBR CNT + AWB Ach ¢.¢K AWB Ach ¢.¢K UNDER AWB Ach ¢.¢K OVER AWB Bch ¢.¢K AWB Bch ¢.¢K UNDER AWB Bch ¢.¢K OVER AWB PRE ¢.¢K AUTO KNEE ON AUTO KNEE OFF GAIN ¢¢dB FILTER ¢ SHUTTER OFF SHUTTER 1/¢¢¢¢ IRIS MODE ¢¢¢¢ FULL AUTO ON FULL AUTO OFF SCENE FILE USER SCENE FILE 1 SCENE FILE 2 SCENE FILE 3 SCENE FILE 4 SCENE FILE STD 12:59:59:29 12:59:59:29 AB:CD:EF:00 AB:CD:EF:00 01:59:59 Status causing the display to appear Displayed when the lens extender is being used. Indicates the interval recording mode. "INTERVAL REC function" (page 28). For further details, refer to Indicates the TCG (time code generator) value. Indicates the TCR (time code reader) value. Indicates the UBG (user's bit generator) value. Indicates the UBR (user's bit reader) value. Indicates the COUNTER (counter) value. Displayed when ON is selected as the CENTER MARK setting (see page 35). It indicates the center of the viewfinder screen. Displayed when the AWB has been attained for channel A. Displayed when the AWB has been attained for channel A, and temperature is lower than the display range. Displayed when the AWB has been attained for channel A, and temperature is higher than the display range. Displayed when the AWB has been attained for channel B. Displayed when the AWB has been attained for channel B, and temperature is lower than the display range. Displayed when the AWB has been attained for channel B, and temperature is higher than the display range. Displayed when AWB has been switched to PRE. Displayed when AUTO KNEE has been changed from OFF to ON. Displayed when AUTO KNEE has been changed from ON to OFF. Displayed when the gain has been switched. Displayed when the filter has been switched. Displayed when the shutter has been set to OFF. Displayed when the shutter has been set to ON. Displayed when the IRIS MODE switch setting has been changed. Displayed when FULL AUTO has been changed from OFF to ON. Displayed when FULL AUTO has been changed from ON to OFF. the color the color 4 Center marker 5 1st line message display (changes in switch settings) the color the color Displayed when the scene file dial setting has been switched. (AWB, ABB operation displays) AWB ACTIVE AWB OK ¢.¢K AWB OK ¢.¢K UNDER AWB OK ¢.¢K OVER AWB NG AWB PRE ATW MODE ABB ACTIVE ABB OK ABB NG Displayed while the AWB operation is in progress. Displayed when AWB is completed error-free. Displayed when AWB is completed error-free, and the color temperature is outside the display range (under ¢.¢K). Displayed when AWB is completed error-free, and the color temperature is outside the display range (over ¢.¢K). Displayed when AWB is completed with an error. Displayed when AWB cannot be performed because AWB is set to PRE. Displayed when ATW (full time auto white balance) is in progress. Displayed while the ABB operation is in progress. Displayed when ABB is completed error-free. Displayed when ABB is completed with an error. Warns that the color temperature is too low during the AWB operation. Warns that the color temperature is too high during the AWB operation. Warns that the brightness is too high during the AWB operation. Warns that the brightness is too low during the AWB operation. Warns that the screen is not stable during the AWB or ABB operation. Warns that the AWB or ABB processing could not be completed within the allotted time. Displayed when the IRIS MODE switch is at the SPOT.L position. Displayed when the IRIS MODE switch is at the BACK.L position. Displayed when QUICK FOCUS is ON. 5 2nd line message display (error result message displayed after AWB or ABB has been performed) 6 IRIS MODE switch status display 7 QUICK FOCUS display color temp LOW color temp HIGH LEVEL OVER LOW LIGHT UNSTABLE CONDITION TIME OVER SPOT BACK QUICK FOCUS 17