Panasonic AJ-HDC27FE User Manual

AJ- ECamera/VTROperating Instructions

10 (E)Power supply section1 Battery mountThis is for attaching the Anton/Bauer battery pack.2 DC IN (external power input) socket (XLR, 4P)When operat

100 (E)SPOTOFFON109%0%ZEBRA 2DETECTZEBRA 2ZEBRA 1DETECTVF DISPLAY screenThe information to be displayed inside the viewfinderis set on this screen.Ite

101 (E)VF INDICATOR screenThe information to be displayed inside the viewfinderis set on this screen.ItemVariablerangeRemarksEXTENDER ONOFFVFdisplayUS

102 (E)The underlining in the variable range column indicates the setting in the preset mode.Setting menu screens FILM (CAM) MAIN MENU 21. Turn the J

103 (E)SHUTTER SELECT screenA shutter speed is set in each POSITION item on thisscreen.ItemVariablerangeRemarksSYNCHROSCAN 290.0 deg:180.0 deg:225.0 d

104 (E)CAMERA SW MODE screenThe modes of the camera switches are set on thisscreen.ItemVariablerangeRemarksFILTER INH ONOFFVFdisplayUSERENGFor selecti

105 (E)ItemVariablerangeRemarksVFdisplayCAMERA SW MODE screenUSER2 SW(CAM MENU)(FILM MENU)INHS.GAINS.IRISS.BLKB.STRAUDIO CH1AUDIO CH2REC SWY GETRET SW

106 (E)The underlining in the variable range column indicates the setting inthe preset mode.Setting menu screens FILM (CAM) MAIN MENU 2SUPER GAIN scr

107 (E)CAM CARD R/W SELECT screenItemVariablerangeRemarksVFdisplayCAM CARD R/W SELECT screenThe settings for saving (recording) specific menu dataon t

108 (E)Setting menu screens FILM (CAM) MAIN MENU 3GENLOCK/IRIS screenThe genlock and iris control settings are performed onthis screen.ItemVariablera

109 (E)Setting menu screens FILM (CAM) MAIN MENU 4FILM (CAM) USER MENU SELECT 1, 2 and 3 screensThe settings for registering the items (the same as t

11 (E)9 Shoulder padThis pad can be adjusted to facilitate operationwhen the unit is operated on the user’s shoulder.The pad position can be moved for

110 (E)BLACK SHADING screenThe black shading adjustments are performed on thisscreen.ItemVariablerangeRemarksDETECTION==VFdisplayENG For execution of

111 (E)The underlining in the variable range column indicates the setting in the preset mode.Setting menu screens FILM (CAM) MAIN MENU 4DIAGNOSTIC sc

112 (E)Setting menu screens FILM (CAM) MAIN MENU 4EVALUATION screenThe underlining in the variable range column indicates the setting in the preset m

113 (E)VTR MAIN MENU screenSUB menuVFdisplayRemarksFUNCTIONENG Index for opening the FUNCTIONscreen.BATTERY/TAPEENG Index for opening the BATTERY/TAPE

114 (E)Setting menu screens VTR MAIN MENUFUNCTION screenThe VTR’s functions are set on this screen.ItemVariablerangeRemarksNEWS RECMODEOFF0.2:2.0VFdi

115 (E)BATTERY/TAPE screenThe warning tone which signals the remaining batterycharge and remaining tape and which is heard duringshooting can be switc

116 (E)Setting menu screens VTR MAIN MENU1. Either “¢¢” or “≥” appears in front of each item to indicate whetherthe item is set to ON or OFF.¢¢: ON≥

117 (E)<Note>The frequency characteristics in the MIC LOWCUT ON mode are200 Hz to 10 kHz.Setting menu screens VTR MAIN MENUThe underlining in t

118 (E)Setting menu screens VTR MAIN MENUMIC/AUDIO screenItemVariablerangeRemarksVFdisplayItemVariablerangeRemarksVFdisplayMIC LOWCUTCH2FRONTREARF&am

119 (E)Setting menu screens VTR MAIN MENU<Note>When USER is set for the UB MODE item, it is not possible to setEXT for the VITC UB MODE item.Si

12 (E)Audio function section (1)1 MIC IN (microphone input) jack (XLR, 3-pin)Connect the microphone (optional accessory) here.The power for the microp

120 (E)Setting menu screens VTR MAIN MENUThe time code and user’s bit settings are performed onthis screen.The underlining in the variable range colu

121 (E)TIME DATE screenThe time/date settings are performed on this screen.ItemVariablerangeRemarksYEAR 00—02—99VFdisplayENG For setting the year.MONT

122 (E)Setting menu screens VTR USER MENU SELECTON (¢¢) or OFF (≥) is set on this screen to determine which items are to be registered on the USER ME

123 (E)Setting menu screens VTR USER MENU SELECTON (¢¢) or OFF (≥) is set on this screen to determine which items are to be registered on the USER ME

124 (E)Warning systemWhen a problem is detected immediately after thepower is turned on or during operation, the user isalerted to the trouble by the

125 (E)$ HUMIDLCD display The HUMID display lights.The display will flash for 80 minutes afterthe condensation detection is released.WARNING lampOThe

126 (E)2,5EMERGENCYscrew<Notes>O Do not turn the EMERGENCY screw except in anemergency.O Do not turn the screw clockwise. Stop turning thescrew

127 (E)MaintenanceThe water vapor in the air may form as tiny dropletson the head drum when the unit is moved from a coldlocation to a warm location o

128 (E)Inspections prior to shootingPerform the following inspections prior to shooting tocheck that the systems are operating properly.It is recommen

129 (E)Inspections prior to shootingInspecting the viewfinder1Adjust the position of the viewfinder.2Check that the colour bar signals are displayed o

13 (E)Audio function section (2)8 AUDIO OUT connector (XLR, 5-pin)This is connected to the audio component. The sound of audio CH1 and the sound of a

130 (E)Inspections prior to shootingInspecting the aperture andzoom functionsInspecting the VTR unit1Set the zoom to the motorized zoom mode, andcheck

131 (E)6. Inspections relating to the time codeand user’s bit1Set the user’s bit as required.For details on the setting procedure, refer to“Setting th

132 (E)Specifications[GENERAL]Supply voltage:DC 12 V (DC 11 V—DC 17 V)Power consumption:39 W (maximum)33 W (during SAVE REC mode)Ambient operating tem

133 (E)Specifications[VTR UNIT] [Connector Section]VTR Tape Transport SystemTape used:1/4-inch DVCPRO L-size cassette tapeTape speed:135.28 mm/sec. (5

134 (E)Specifications[VIEWFINDER](Optional accessory: AJ-HVF27P)CRT:2.0-inch high-resolution monochrome tubeVideo system:720P/59.94 Hz720P/60.00 HzExt

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14 (E)Viewfinder section(Viewfinder pictured here is the AJ-HVF27P)(For details concerning the viewfinder, refer to theoperating instructions of the v

15 (E)2 Synchro scan adjustment switchesThese switches become effective when the shutterswitch 7 is set to ON and SYNCHRO SCAN 2 isselected. They are

16 (E)Shooting (recording)/playbackfunction section (2)4 OUTPUT (output signal selector)/AUTO KNEEswitchThis is used to select the video signals which

17 (E)Shooting (recording)/playbackfunction section (3)7 SHUTTER switchThis is set to ON when the electronic shutter is tobe used. When the SEL side

18 (E)Shooting (recording)/playbackfunction section (4): SDI switchThis is used to select the video and audio signalswhich are to be output from the H

19 (E)Shooting (recording)/playbackfunction section (5)C PLAY/PAUSE buttonThis is pressed to view the playback picture on theviewfinder screen or usin

2 (E)indicates safety information.$DO NOT REMOVE PANEL COVER BYUNSCREWING.To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not removecover. No user serviceabl

20 (E)Warning/status display section1 Back tally lamp (unit)When the back tally switch 2 is set to ON, thislamp serves the same function as the front

21 (E)1AB 0dBCZ73¢¢¢¢ VTR USER MENU ¢¢¢¢¢¢¢¢ FILM USER MENU ¢¢¢¢Menu operation section1 Setup card insertion slotThe setup card, available as an optio

22 (E)7 “+” button, “–” buttonThese are used to increment or decrement by 1 thefigure in the digit which was made to flash by theSHIFT button 8 when t

23 (E)Removal leverBattery packPower supplyUsing the Anton/Bauer battery packA battery pack or an AC power source can be used asthis unit’s power supp

24 (E)Power supplyUsing the BP-90 type battery pack<Notes>O Do not pull the rubber cap forcefully.O When mounting the battery case, take care no

25 (E)Power supplyUsing the Sony NP-1/BP-90 batterypackAttach the Sony battery holder. As shown in thefigure, attach the battery case with the cover

26 (E)Using an AC power supplyWhen the AJ-B75 AC adapter is used<Notes>O Check the pin signals of the DC IN socket whenusing an external power s

27 (E)Attaching the lens1Raise the lever for securing the lens, and detachthe mount cap.2Align the centre mark of the lens with the groove inthe top c

28 (E)Adjusting the lens flangeIf the subject is not focused properly in the telephotoand wide-angle modes during zoom operations, adjustthe flange ba

29 (E)Adjusting the white shadingThis unit can store up to 8 white shadingcompensations as white shading files in memory.Using this data, it is possib

3 (E)OBatteries are used for the main power source and memory back-up in the product.At the end of their useful life, you should not throw them away.I

30 (E)Adjusting the white shadingSelect the file No.Give a title to the selected file.14Turn the JOG dial button to move the arrow(cursor) to the “TIT

31 (E)Adjusting the white shading22Set the ZEBRA switch on the viewfinder to ON.23Shoot a sheet of white paper devoid of colourirregularities.<Note

32 (E)Adjusting the white shading32If the lens is provided with an extender, engagethe extender function, and repeat steps 24 to31.The compensation va

33 (E)Adjusting the viewfinder (The viewfinder is an optional accessory.)Attaching the viewfinder1Check that the camera’s POWER switch is at OFF.2Conn

34 (E)Adjusting the viewfinder (The viewfinder is an optional accessory.)Adjusting the viewfinder position1Pull up the lever for securing the viewfind

35 (E)Audio input preparation1Open the mic holder.2Attach the microphone, and tighten the lockingscrew.3Connect the microphone’s connecting cable to t

36 (E)Audio input preparation1Remove the screws used to attach the mic holder.2Attach the mic holder to the main unit using thescrews provided with th

37 (E)Audio input preparation1Connect the microphone’s connecting cable to theMIC IN jack on the camera.2Set the AUDIO IN switch or switches to “FRONT

38 (E)Audio input preparation1Attach the WX-RJ700 wireless receiver to the WX-ZJ770 camera attachment.2Align the grooves in the camera attachment with

39 (E)Mounting the unit on a tripod1Attach the tripod attachment to the tripod.<Note>Select the attachment holes that best support thecentre of

4 (E)ContentsIntroduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

40 (E)Attaching the shoulder strap1Attach the shoulder strap to the shoulder strapmounting hooks, and adjust the length of the strap.<Note>Check

41 (E)AJ-EC3AJ-65∫1Connecting the extension control unitDedicated cableECU connectorBy connecting the AJ-EC3 extension control unit(optional accessory

42 (E)TALLY / RECBATTVTRSAVE1423Viewfinder lamp displays1 TALLY/REC (recording) lampThis lights up (red) during recording. It flasheswhen a problem h

43 (E)Viewfinder lamp displaysSetting itemDescription of settingGAIN (0 dB) Lamp display appears when the gain isset to a value other than “0 dB.”GAIN

44 (E)Viewfinder screen status displaysIn addition to the pictures shot, the unit’s settings andmessages indicating its operating statuses aredisplaye

45 (E)Viewfinder screen status displays1 Extender display This appears when the lens extender is being used.2 Shutter speed/mode display This indicate

46 (E)Viewfinder screen status displaysB Battery typeThis indicates the type of battery selected.C Total tape lengthThis indicates the total length of

47 (E)Viewfinder screen status displaysSelecting the display items1Perform the menu operations (pages 86 to 88) toopen the “VF INDICATOR” screen.2Turn

48 (E)Viewfinder screen status displaysDisplay modes and settingchange messagesThe display of messages advising the user of whatchanges have been made

49 (E)Viewfinder screen status displaysSwitching the display modeThe display mode settings are switched on the VFDISPLAY screen.1Perform the menu oper

5 (E)ContentsMenu operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .86Basic setting menu operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87Displ

50 (E)Viewfinder screen status displaysSetting the camera IDThe camera ID is set on the CAMERA ID screen.Up to ten alphanumerics, symbols and spaces c

51 (E)CH1 CH2200EMPHASIS40-dB1030EBATTFTAPERFSERVOHUMID SLACKDFSLAVE TCG HOLDh min s frmScreen displaysDisplays relating to errors andwarningsFor deta

52 (E)Adjusting the date and timeAdjustments and setup usingthe setting menus1Perform the menu operations (pages 86 to 88),and display the “TIME/DATE”

53 (E)Adjusting the white balance and black balanceAdjusting the white balance1Set the switches as shown in the figure.FILTER controlWHITE BAL: A or B

54 (E)Adjusting the white balance and black balanceAdjusting the white balance3Erect a white pattern at a place with the sameconditions as the source

55 (E)Adjusting the white balance and black balanceAdjusting the white balanceWhen the white balance cannotautomatically be adjustedAn error message a

56 (E)Adjusting the white balance and black balanceAdjusting the white balanceWhen FILTER INH is set to ONWhen AWB is adjusted, the colour temperature

57 (E)Adjusting the white balance and black balanceAdjusting the black balance1Set the switches as shown in the figure.OUTPUT: CAMAUTO W/B switch2Set

58 (E)Setting the electronic shutterShutter modes<Notes>O No matter in which mode the electronic shutter isused, the higher the shutter speed, t

59 (E)Setting the electronic shutterChanging the shutter speedand mode selection range1Perform the menu operations (pages 86 to 88),and display the “S

6 (E)IntroductionFeaturesThe AJ-HDC27F is a camera/VTR that supports theSMPTE-296M 1280a720 scanning standard.Integrated in this single unit are an HD

60 (E)Setting the electronic shutterSwitching the shutter speeddisplayThe unit enables the SYNCHRO SCAN mode to bedisplayed on the viewfinder screen t

61 (E)Film tone gamma functionThe unit incorporates a total of three gamma curves—two cine curves (for films/for videos) and theconventional video gam

62 (E)Variable frame rateThis camera/VTR enables the frame rate (shootingspeed) to be set from 4 fps to 60 fps.Since the 720P/59.94 Hz or 720P/60.00 H

63 (E)Variable frame rate<Notes>In this unit, the frame rate is set by changing thestorage time of the optical signals sensed by the CCD.Dependi

64 (E)Adjusting the audio levelWhen the AUTO SELECT CH1 and CH2 selectorswitches are set to AUTO, the audio CH1 and CH2input levels are adjusted autom

65 (E)Setting the time dataWhen the user’s bit and time code are both to beused, the user’s bit is set first.If the time code is set first, the time c

66 (E)Setting the time code1Set the DISPLAY switch to TC.2Set the TCG switch to SET.3Switch the TC MODE to DF or NDF on the TC/UBscreen of VTR MENU.Se

67 (E)Externally locking the time code1Set the POWER switch to ON.2Set the TCG switch to F-RUN.3Set the DISPLAY switch to TC.4Supply the reference tim

68 (E)Tape management informationThis unit automatically stores as the tape management information both the frame rate information whichindicates the

69 (E)How to use the user dataThe contents of the setting menus can be saved in theuser area of the camera’s memory, and they can beloaded from this a

7 (E)FeaturesFeatures of the camera unitPrime lens modeNot only the lens that does justice to the sensitivityequivalent to a film but also the various

70 (E)How to use the scene fileThe contents of the setting menus can be saved in thescene file area of the camera’s memory, and they canbe loaded from

71 (E)How to use the scene file14Turn the JOG dial button to move the arrow(cursor) to YES, and press the JOG dial button.The data settings and title

72 (E)How to use the scene fileLoading the scene file7Turn the JOG dial button to move the arrow(cursor) to YES, and press the JOG dial button.The dat

73 (E)How to use the scene fileResetting the scene file1Perform the menu operations (pages 86 to 88),and display the “INITIALIZE” screen of FILM(CAM)

74 (E)Use of the setup memory card (optional accessory)enables the setting menu contents to be saved. Useof this data speeds up the process of reprod

75 (E)If one of the following messages appears when the JOG dialbutton is pressed, the card will not be formatted.5Press the MENU button to exit the m

76 (E)Saving the data settings on thecardSelect the file No.Give a title to the selected file.Setup card operations1Perform the menu operations (pages

77 (E)If one of the following messages appears when the JOG dialbutton is pressed, the data cannot be saved.14Press the MENU button to exit the menuop

78 (E)6Turn the JOG dial button to move the arrow(cursor) to YES, and press the JOG dial button. When the data loading is completed, the followingmes

79 (E)Setup card operationsIf one of the following messages appears when the JOG dialbutton is pressed, the data cannot be loaded.7Press the MENU butt

8 (E)Features of the VTR unitDigital systemThe pictures are compressed by a component digitalrecording system that uses the latest compressiontechnolo

80 (E)Loading a cassette tapeCassette tapes1Check that there are no cables around the cassetteholder or top panel, and set the POWER switch toON.<N

81 (E)This section describes the basic steps for shootingand recording.Before actually departing to shoot scenes, carry outinspections to ensure that

82 (E)ShootingRecording1-1Select the filter to match the lighting conditions,and set the WHITE BAL switch to “A” or “B” ifthe white balance has been s

83 (E)If the unit is in the rec-pause mode, it is possible toensure scene-to-scene continuity with an accuracy of0 up to 1 frame just by pressing the

84 (E)When the PLAY/PAUSE button is pressed, theplayback pictures can be monitored in black and whiteon the viewfinder screen.These playback pictures

85 (E)Other VTR functionsThe NEWS REC function is set using NEWS RECMODE on the VTR MENU “FUNCTION” screen.By controlling the VTR START buttonacknowle

86 (E)Menu operationsThe setting menu operations are performed using theMENU button and JOG dial button. The menuconfiguration is divided into the ca

87 (E)Menu operationsUser menu: Engineer menu:Basic setting menu operationsDisplaying menusFILM (CAM) USER MENUPress the MENUbutton.Press theMENU butt

88 (E)< ROP >nMASTER PED : +000MASTER DTL : +00MASTER GAMMA : 0.45R GAIN : +000G GAIN : +000B GAIN : +00

89 (E)Setting menu configurationFILM (CAM) MAIN MENU 1ROPMATRIXCOLOR CORRECTION 1COLOR CORRECTION 2LOW SETTINGMID SETTINGHIGH SETTING} ADDITIONAL DTL1

9 (E)System configurationMicrophone kitAJ-MC700PWirelessmicrophonereceiverWX-RJ700Microphone holderAJ-MH700PLens(Bayonet type)FUJINON/CANONRain coverS

90 (E)Setting menu configurationFILM (CAM) MAIN MENU 2VF DIAPLSYVF MARKERVF INDICATORCAMERA IDSHUTTER SPEED! LEDCAMERA SW MODESUPER GAINDISP CONDITION

91 (E)Setting menu configurationFILM (CAM) MAIN MENU 4FILM (CAM) USER MENU SELECT1FILM (CAM) USER MENU SELECT2BLACK SHADINGFLAREINITIALIZEDIAGNOSTICOP

92 (E)Setting menu configurationVTR MAIN MENUFUNCTIONBATTERY/TAPEVTR VF INDICATORMIC/AUDIOTIME/DATENEWS REC MODEHUMID OPEREC STARTPAUSE TIMERRETAKE MO

93 (E)Setting menu screens FILM (CAM) MENUSThe main menu consists of FILM (CAM) MAIN MENU(1 to 4) of the camera and the VTR MAIN MENU of theVTR.These

94 (E)Setting menu screens FILM (CAM) MAIN MENU 1ROP screenThe ROP (Remote Operation Panel) is set on thisscreen.ItemVariablerangeRemarksMASTER PED(F

95 (E)Setting menu screens FILM (CAM) MAIN MENU 1COLOR CORRECTION 1 screenThe camera colour saturation adjustments and hueadjustments are set on this

96 (E)Setting menu screens FILM (CAM) MAIN MENU 1LOW SETTING screenThe low level gain is set on this screen.ItemVariablerangeRemarksMASTER GAIN(FILM

97 (E)HIGH SETTING screenThe high level gain is set on this screen.ItemVariablerangeRemarksMASTER GAIN(FILM MENU)–3dB:6dB:30dBVFdisplayUSERENG–3 dB, 0

98 (E)Setting menu screens FILM (CAM) MAIN MENU 1SKIN TONE DTL screenThe skin tone detail of the camera is set on thisscreen.ItemVariablerangeRemarks

99 (E)Setting menu screens FILM (CAM) MAIN MENU 1The underlining in the variable range column indicates the setting inthe preset mode.GAMMA screenThe