Panasonic DVCPRO AJ-D410AP, Operating Instructions Manual

Page 1: ...AJ P Digital Video Camera Recorder Operation Instructions ...

Page 2: ... THE UNIT 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 reaso...

Page 3: ... the time code 22 Locking the unit s time code to the time code of an external component 23 Extension control unit AJ EC3P 24 Before performing the connections 24 Concerning the modes 24 Switch operations when the extension control unit is connected 24 Operating the AJ EC3P s VRs 24 VR center values of the AJ EC3P 24 Scene files 25 Scene file function 25 Scene file setting method 25 Editing scene ...

Page 4: ...ing when for instance there is not enough time to perform the camera settings 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 Menu jog dial system A jog dial button enabling easy menu settings is provided on the front panel of the camera Features of the VTR unit DVCPRO format system The VTR ...

Page 5: ... D410A Note 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 classification Lens type A B S18 k 6 7BERM4 S18 k 6 7BRM4 S19 k 6 5BERM4 S19 k 6 5BRM4 YH18 k 6 7IRS YH12 k 4 8IRS YH18 k 6 7KRS YH16...

Page 6: ...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 Note When the PAUSE TIMER time has elapsed in the STBY mode the unit is automatically set to the SAVE mode For further d...

Page 7: ... alert the user For further details refer to Warning system page 40 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 D COUNTER...

Page 8: ...of the unit AUDIO OUT jacks pin jacks An audio component is connected to these jacks The sound for channel 1 and channel 2 is output separately D Viewfinder stopper screw This screw is used to secure the viewfinder B Light shoe The video light or other such device is attached here C Shoulder belt fittings The shoulder belt is attached here S VIDEO OUT jack Y C jack When pictures are to be recorded...

Page 9: ... the REW or FF button is pressed during playback the 2a speed playback rewind or fast forward mode is established when it is pressed again the 4a speed playback rewind or fast forward mode is established Each time one of these buttons is pressed the 2a speed playback mode or 4a speed playback mode is selected alternately When the REW or FF button is pressed during STILL or REC PAUSE the 1a or so s...

Page 10: ...e operating instructions of the battery charger used Disconnect these Connect here Rubber caps Screws AU M402H battery case 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 sc...

Page 11: ...g BATTERY on the sub menu screen Select NiCd12 if the NP 1B is to be used See page 36 Reference 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 Release lever 2 Using the NP 1B battery pack made by Sony Before use charge the battery pack using the exclusive battery charger...

Page 12: ... When an AC adapter other than the AJ B75 is to be used check the pin signals of the external DC input socket Notes 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...

Page 13: ... attachment Red 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 Note 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 positi...

Page 14: ...rough 9 7 Symbols 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 Setting the date and time 1 Proceed with the sub menu operation page 31 to open the TIME DATE screen 3 T I M E D A T E Y E A R 0 1 M O N T H 0 9 D A Y 0 1 H O U R 0 0 M I N U T E 0 0 T I M E D A T E S E T R E A D Y 2 Turn the JOG dial ...

Page 15: ...s the whole screen Check that the lens iris is between f 4 and f 11 Notes 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 posi...

Page 16: ...ttery before the battery becomes completely discharged For further details refer to Warning system page 40 Viewfinder lamp displays Viewfinder screen status displays Status displays on the viewfinder screen when the MODE CHECK switch is ON FULL AUTO Status displays on the viewfinder screen when the MODE CHECK switch is ON normal 2 irregular operation status warning lamp This lights up when the uni...

Page 17: ...viewfinder screen 2 INTERVAL REC status display iREC Indicates the interval recording mode For further details refer to INTERVAL REC function page 30 5 1st line message display changes in switch settings 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 SCE...

Page 18: ...ing ATW AWB channel display Ach Bch PRE ATW The WHITE BAL switch has been set to channel A The WHITE BAL switch has been set to channel B The WHITE BAL switch has been set to PRE The full time auto white balance has been set A F value display NC OPEN F2 0 F16 CLOSE Displayed when the lens cable has not been connected Displayed when the lens iris has been opened Indicates the lens iris value Displa...

Page 19: ...nd it flashes when the tape is nearly at its end When the tape reaches the end END lights When recording is inhibited INH lights H Safety zone markers Corner 3 types Box 3 types 16 9 full box 3 types The safety zone markers selected for 01 through 09 in SAFETY ZONE are displayed For further details refer to the table for SAFETY ZONE page 37 on the MARKER ZEBRA sub menu 1 Extender display 2 INTERVA...

Page 20: ...n switching circuit is automatically switched while the black balance is being adjusted Although flicker or noise may appear on the viewfinder screen this is not indicative of malfunctioning Automatic white balance adjustment Power line frequency Shutter speed 50 Hz 1 100 60 Hz OFF OUTPUT AUTO KNEE switch WHITE BAL switch 1 Set the switches to the positions shown in the figure GAIN selector switch...

Page 21: ...d standard mode the shutter speed is set by selecting the SHUTTER switch position In the SYNCHRO SCAN mode the shutter speed can be easily changed by operating the JOG dial button 1 100 1 120 1 250 1 500 1 1000 1 2000 Shutter modes Setting the synchro scanning mode Setting the shutter mode and speed Shutter modes and shutter speeds that can be set Mode Shutter speed Applications For shooting fast ...

Page 22: ... time code will be out by several frames when the POWER switch has been set from ON to OFF and then back to ON again UBG now appears in the viewfinder Select a number for the flashing part by rotating the JOG dial button and press the JOG dial button to enter it When the number is entered the flashing moves to the next character on the right so that another number can be input in the same way unti...

Page 23: ...de and then set the TCG switch to F RUN To switch the power from the battery to an external power supply during external lock In order to maintain the continuity of the time code generator s power supply first connect the external power supply to the DC IN socket and then remove the battery pack No guarantee can be made for the continuity of the time code s external lock if the battery pack is rem...

Page 24: ...een selected GAMMA VR The MASTER GAMMA see page 33 setting serves as the center value M PED VR The MASTER PED see page 34 setting serves as the center value DETAIL VR The H DETAIL and V DETAIL see page 34 settings serve as the center values IRIS VR In the AUTO IRIS mode the A IRIS LEVEL see page 33 setting serves as the center value In the MANUAL IRIS mode the VR has no center The iris is closed w...

Page 25: ...s with an overall reddish tinge to create the atmosphere of bygone days STD FACTORY standard file The scene file settings are changed using the SCENE FILE dial and the sub menu SCENE FILE screen To change the back to press the JOG dial button when the is above the colon SCENE FILE dial 1 Rotate the SCENE FILE dial to select the scene file whose name is to be changed 2 Proceed with the menu operati...

Page 26: ... file 9 Rotate the JOG dial button to move to the WRITE item 3 S C E N E F I L E N A M E E D I T U S E R T A R O F I L E N A M E U S E R F A C T O R Y F 1 F L U O F 2 S P A R K L N G F 3 C O O L F 4 R E T R O S T D F A C T O R Y W R I T E U S E R R E A D Y I N I T U S E R R E A D Y 10When the JOG dial button is pressed the following message is displayed 3 S C E N E F I L E N A M E E D I T U S E R ...

Page 27: ...UB MODE FIRST REC TC FF REW SPEED TC OUT DF USER REGEN a64 TCG VTR OPTION TIME STAMP REC TIME INTERVAL TIME PAUSE TIMER WIRELESS WARN NO REC 00m05s 00h00m10s 30 min OFF Setting item Remarks BATTERY BATTERY SELECT TYPE A NEAR END TYPE A END TYPE B NEAR END TYPE B END ANTON D NEAR END ANTON D END IDX D NEAR END IDX D END 1 to 4 NiCd14 11 6 V 11 2 V 13 0 V 12 5 V 14 1 V 13 8 V 12 8 V 12 0 V MIC AUDIO...

Page 28: ...se consumer use DV tapes or tapes of any other size 2 Press the EJECT button to open the cassette compartment and insert the cassette tape 4 Point the camera at the subject and adjust the lens iris focus and zoom 5 Press the VTR START STOP button to start the recording 6 Press the VTR START STOP button to stop the recording 1 2 POWER OFF ON u REC SAVE Scene to scene continuity is possible after th...

Page 29: ...of the audio monitor speaker is too high In a this situation rotate the audio monitor level control to a lower level which does not give rise to howl Monitoring the sound during recording Selecting the audio input signals Adjusting the audio recording level 1 Set the AUTO SELECT CH1 CH2 selector switch to MAN AUDIO LEVEL CH1 control Monitor speaker AUDIO LEVEL CH2 control 2 While monitoring the au...

Page 30: ...ack at 4a the normal speed in the forward or reverse direction By pressing the FF or REW button further the playback mode is switched between 2a the normal speed in the forward or reverse direction and 4a the normal speed in the forward or reverse direction Still picture playback When the PLAY button is pressed during playback the PLAY lamp flashes the still picture mode is established and still p...

Page 31: ... MENU button SCENE MAIN 1 2 MAIN 2 2 Press the MENU button Press the MENU button Press the JOG dial button Press the JOG dial button Press the JOG dial button Menu screen is cleared 5 5 Press the MENU button 5 Press the MENU button 5 N E X T MAIN 2 2 M A R K E R Z E B R A V F D I S P L A Y 1 2 V F D I S P L A Y 2 2 L E D G E N L O C K C A M E R A I D T I M E D A T E D I A G N O S T I C Rotate the ...

Page 32: ... CH1 CH2 CUE REC SEL VTR OPTION TIME STAMP INTERVAL REC REC TIME INTERVAL TIME PAUSE TIMER SW MODE LOW GAIN MID GAIN HIGH GAIN ATW SUPER V QUICK FOCUS FULL AUTO LENS SHADING LENS SELECT SHADING USER FILE READ FILE WRITE READ FACTORY SCENE FILE SETUP TC MODE TC OUT REAR SEL CH1 REAR SEL CH2 LIMITER CH1 LIMITER CH2 WIRELESS WARN ANTON D NEAR END ANTON D END IDX D NEAR END IDX D END MAIN 2 2 MARKER Z...

Page 33: ...ed BLACK STR PRESS PRESS NORM STR For selecting the low brightness black rise PRESS The black is compressed and the images appear tight NORM Standard setting STR The black is extended and the gradations in the dark areas are expanded COLOR SKIN TONE Item Setting options Remarks PRE COLOR TEMP 30 00 30 For finely adjusting the color temperature from the white balance when the WHITE BAL switch is se...

Page 34: ...LL AUTO ENABLE DISABLE For enabling or disabling the full auto function SCENE FILE ENABLE DISABLE For enabling or disabling the scene file function ENABLE The scene file function is enabled DISABLE The scene file function is restricted to the user files Menu contents SCENE MENU main menu indicates the factory setting PROCESS Item Setting options Remarks H DETAIL 10 00 10 For setting the amount of ...

Page 35: ...e is not established for the time code on the tape However it is forcibly established when the unit is transferred from REC PAUSE to REC VTR OPTION Item Setting options Remarks TIME STAMP REC NO REC For selecting whether to superimpose the date and time onto the camera s video recording REC For superimposed NO REC For not superimposed Note When REC is selected select the type of date and time to b...

Page 36: ...nu 1 of 2 main menu ANTON D END 11 0V 13 8V 15 0V For designating the voltage of the ANTON D digital battery When the voltage drops below the level set here the battery is considered to be flat and a warning is displayed A voltage from 11 0 V to 15 0 V is used as the setting IDX D NEAR END 11 0V 12 8V 15 0V For designating the voltage of the IDX D digital battery When the voltage drops below the l...

Page 37: ...tail of the signals for the viewfinder is emphasized When OFF is set the detail signals are not output CENTER MARK ON OFF For setting the center marker display to ON or OFF ON Displayed OFF Not displayed ZEBRA1 DETECT 070 104 For setting the boundary at which the zebra 1 pattern appears ZEBRA2 DETECT 071 085 105 When the next menu item ZEBRA2 is set to SPOT or OFF This item sets the boundary at wh...

Page 38: ... Only the CH2 audio level is displayed CH1 CH2 The CH1 and CH2 audio levels are displayed TAPE REMAIN ON OFF For setting the tape type and remaining tape display ON or OFF ON Displayed OFF Not displayed WHITE BAL ON OFF For setting the WHITE BAL switch position and ATW display ON or OFF ON Displayed OFF Not displayed The information to be displayed in the viewfinder is selected on this menu VF DIS...

Page 39: ...ing except 0 dB OFF Not displayed W 0 dB Displayed at any gain setting except 0 dB SUPER V ON OFF For setting the LED display ON or OFF when SUPER V is ON ON Displayed OFF Not displayed WHITE ATW PRE OFF For setting the LED display ON or OFF when the WHITE BAL switch is at the PRE position or ATW has been set ATW Displayed in the ATW mode PRE Displayed when PRE is the position setting OFF Not disp...

Page 40: ... over 3 seconds during recording Tally lamp Flashes four times per second for over 3 seconds during recording Viewfinder The REC WARNING display flashes for over 3 seconds during recording Description of warning A problem has occurred with the recording control signals VTR unit operation Recording continues but it may not be performed properly while the warning is displayed Remedial action This pr...

Page 41: ...ve operating which is normal and not indicative of malfunctioning 1 4 7 RF WARNING lamp Flashes four times per second during recording Tally lamp Flashes four times per second during recording Viewfinder The RF display flashes during recording Description of warning The video heads are clogged This problem occurs in the recording system VTR unit operation The cleaning roller is actuated to clean t...

Page 42: ...s cleaners available on the market to wipe the lens Never wipe the mirror under any circumstances If dirt or dust has adhered to the mirror blow it away using an air blower available on the market Cleaning inside the viewfinder Smear This may occur when extremely bright subjects are shot The higher the electronic shutter speed the more this phenomenon is liable to occur Phenomena inherent to CCD c...

Page 43: ...effective pixels 768 H k 494 V Spectral system f 1 4 prism system Internal filters 1 3200K clear 2 5600K 1 8ND 3 5600K 4 5600K 1 64ND Quantizing 10 bits non linear Sampling frequency 14 31818 MHz 4 fsc Digital signal processing 28 63636 MHz 8 fsc Horizontal drive frequency 28 63636 MHz 8 fsc Programmable gain 3 positions L M and H selected from 0 3 6 9 12 15 18 21 24 30 36 dB Shutter speed Preset ...

Page 44: ...ctor 12 pins EVF multi connector 20 pins REMOTE ECU 6 pins Wireless 25 pins D SUB female Other CONNECTOR SECTION AUDIO IN CH1 CH2 XLR k 2 3 pins LINE MIC MIC 48V switching system MIC 40 50 60 dBu menu selectable LINE 6 0 4 dBu menu selectable MIC 48V Phantom 48V supported MIC IN XLR 3 pins MIC MIC 48V switching system MIC 40 50 60 dBu menu selectable MIC 48V Phantom 48V supported menu selectable G...

Page 45: ...CESSORIES Battery connector including screws for supporting Sony battery Battery holder already installed on unit for Anton Bauer products Microphone kit Tripod plate Shoulder strap RELATED EQUIPMENT Power supply related products Battery packs AU BP402 Battery chargers AG B425 Battery case AU M402H AC adapter AJ B75 Audio products Microphone kit AJ MC700 Microphone holder AJ MH700 Maintenance prod...

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