Panasonic AJ-SDC615 Informations techniques

Operating InstructionsCamera/VTRBefore operating this product, please read the instructions carefully and save this manual for future use.Printed in J

Chapter 2 Parts and their functions102-2 Audio function section (output system)2 Either STEREO or MIX can be selected as the setting for the MONITORS

Chapter 7 Menu description tables100Item/Data storageVariablerangeRemarksItem/Data storageVariablerangeRemarks7-8-4 BATTERY SETTING2ENDURA802/AUTOMAN

7Chapter 7 Menu description tables1017-8-5 MIC/AUDIO1TEST TONE NORMALALWAYSOFFCHSELFor selecting the test signal.NORMAL:The test tone signal is outpu

Chapter 7 Menu description tables102The underlining in the variable range column indicates the setting in the preset mode.7-8-7 TC/UBItem/Data storag

7Chapter 7 Menu description tables1037-8-8 UMID SET/INFODEVICE NODEFor displaying the ID number of the product.Item/Data storageVariablerangeRemarksC

Chapter 7 Menu description tables1047-9 OPTION MENU7-9-1 OPTIONItem/Data storageVariablerangeRemarksENG SECURITY ONOFFFor selecting whether or not to

Chapter 8 Specifications8105Power supply: DC 12 V (11.0 - 17.0 V)Power consumption: 24 W 25 W SDC905SDC615indicates safety information.[GENERAL]Ambie

Chapter 8 Specifications106Tape Transport SystemTape speed:DVCPRO:33.820 mm/secDVCPRO 50 :67.640 mm/secRecording time:DVCPRO:66 minutes (when AJ-P66

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Chapter 2 Parts and their functions2111 9 84@765< >2 = BAC I?;:3ª651/;EJECT/REW FF/STOP PLAY/PAUSED G HE F2-3 Shooting and recording/playbackfu

Chapter 2 Parts and their functions12AUTO KNEE functionWhen shooting with the level set to people or scenes against a high-brightness background, the

Chapter 2 Parts and their functions213= OUTPUT SEL (output signal selection) switchThis is used to select the signals output from the VIDEOOUT connec

Chapter 2 Parts and their functions1443212-4 Menu operation section1 MENU buttonThis is used to switch the menu ON and OFF.2 JOG dial buttonThis is u

Chapter 2 Parts and their functions2153 21964 5782-5 Time code related section1 GENLOCK IN connector (BNC)The reference signal is input to this conne

Chapter 2 Parts and their functions165124362-6 Warning/status display section 2-7 Display window and its displaysRemaining tape and remaining battery

Chapter 2 Parts and their functions217CTLRFSERVOHUMIDSLACKhTAPEEBY minMsfrm13 240DVTCGTIME DATEP-iRECSLAVE HOLD W GPSBATTEFOVER OVER10OO40-dB3020NDFM

Chapter 2 Parts and their functions182-8 Viewfinder sectionONOFF287;=<1:93645>?@1 Viewfinder (optional accessory)While recording or playback is

Chapter 3 Recording and playback3193-1 Cassette tapesLoading a cassette tape1Set the POWER switch to ON.<Note>When condensation has formed insi

2indicates safety information.CAUTIONRISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCKDO NOT OPENCAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).NO

Chapter 3 Recording and playback203-2 Basic proceduresThis section describes the basic steps for shooting andrecording.Before actually departing to s

Chapter 3 Recording and playback321Procedure for shootingFrom adjusting the white balance and black balanceto stopping the recording1Select the filte

Chapter 3 Recording and playback223-3 Scene-to-scene continuityMaintaining continuity from one scene to the next at anaccuracy of +1 frame or less ca

Chapter 3 Recording and playback3233-6 INTERVAL REC functionThe AJ-SDC905 enables recording in intervals witha minimum recording time in increments

Chapter 3 Recording and playback24When recording is to be suspended at any timePress the STOP button. Recording is now suspended.O With the AJ-SDC90

Chapter 3 Recording and playback3253-7 RETAKE functionThe RETAKE function ensures continuity with the previous cuton the tape when shooting is resume

Chapter 4 Adjustments and settings for recording26In order to achieve images with a consistently high picturequality with this unit, it is necessary

4Chapter 4 Adjustments and settings for recording27When there is no time to adjust the white balanceSet the WHITE BAL switch to PRST. The white bala

Chapter 4 Adjustments and settings for recording28<Notes>≥Check that the lens connector has been connected andthat the lens aperture is set to

4Chapter 4 Adjustments and settings for recording294-2 Setting the electronic shutterThis section describes the unit’s electronic shutter, its settin

3ContentsChapter 1 General ... 51-1 Features of the camera unit ... 51-2 Features of the VTR unit

Chapter 4 Adjustments and settings for recording304-3 Selecting the recording signalsand recording systemWith this unit, both the signals to be recor

4Chapter 4 Adjustments and settings for recording314-4 Selecting the audio input signalsand adjusting their recordinglevelsWhen the AUDIO SELECT CH1/

Chapter 4 Adjustments and settings for recording32Tape continuity with the user bitsSelecting REGEN for the UB MODE item on the <TC/UB>screen b

4Chapter 4 Adjustments and settings for recording334-5-2 Setting the internal clock’s date andtime1Set the DISPLAY switch to UB.2Press the HOLD butto

GENLOCK INTC INTC OUTMON OUTGENLOCK INTC INTC OUTMON OUTTC OUTMON OUTChapter 4 Adjustments and settings for recording34Operating procedure for extern

4Chapter 4 Adjustments and settings for recording35Concerning the user bit setting during external lockWhen the unit’s time code is externally locked

Chapter 4 Adjustments and settings for recording364-6-2 Basic menu operationsMenu items are selected and entered using the MENU buttonand JOG dial bu

4Chapter 4 Adjustments and settings for recording372Turn the JOG dial button to move the arrow (cursor) tothe item which is to be set, and the sub me

Chapter 4 Adjustments and settings for recording384-7-2 Viewfinder screen status displayconfigurationAll the items that can be displayed are laid out

4Chapter 4 Adjustments and settings for recording39This indicates the master gain setting.Example: LOW = 0When S.GAIN and DS.GAIN functions have been

4Contents5-4 Audio input signal preparations ... 665-4-1 When using the front microphone ... 665-4-2 When using an external mic

Chapter 4 Adjustments and settings for recording40Display item What is displayed Status when display appearsThis appears when the position of the WHI

4Chapter 4 Adjustments and settings for recording41Display item What is displayed Status when display appears7 Cumulative gaindisplay6:/12:/20:This i

Chapter 4 Adjustments and settings for recording42Display item What is displayed Status when display appearsE Total length ofcassette tape¢¢¢minThis

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Chapter 4 Adjustments and settings for recording44#< VF MARKER >MKR:ATABLE :ACENTER MARK :1SAFETY ZONE :2SAFETY AREA :90%FRAM

4Chapter 4 Adjustments and settings for recording454-7-7 Mode check screen displays (MODECHECK button function)The screens enabling the unit’s settin

Chapter 4 Adjustments and settings for recording464-8 Menu-driven function setupThe functions can be set up using the unit’s menus.4-8-1 Setting the

4Chapter 4 Adjustments and settings for recording474-8-3 Selecting the F.AUDIO LEVEL controlfunctionThis function enables the recording level to be a

Chapter 4 Adjustments and settings for recording48AUDIO CH1:The function for switching the channel 1 input signal isallocated. Each press advances t

4Chapter 4 Adjustments and settings for recording494-9-2 Setup card operationsTo format the setup card, save the setting data on the card orread the

Chapter 1 General15≥ 3 CCDs with a 2/3-inch on-chip lensAspect ratios of 16:9 and 4:3 are supported.≥ Storage type high-sensitivity functionThe unit

Chapter 4 Adjustments and settings for recording504Turn the JOG dial button to move the arrow (cursor) tothe “TITLE : ” item.5When the JOG dial butto

4Chapter 4 Adjustments and settings for recording51READ?YES#NOLoading the data saved on the card1Perform the menu operations, and display the “CARDRE

Chapter 4 Adjustments and settings for recording524-9-3 How to use the user dataThe setting data can be written in the user area of the unit’sinterna

4Chapter 4 Adjustments and settings for recording53< SCENE >READ USER DATA#SCENE SEL :1READWRITERESETTITLE1 : ********TITLE2 : ********

Chapter 4 Adjustments and settings for recording54RESET?YES#NO< SCENE >READ USER DATA#SCENE SEL :1READWRITERESETTITLE1 : ********TITLE2

4Chapter 4 Adjustments and settings for recording558When the JOG dial button is pressed, the arrow (cursor)returns to the TITLE1, 2, 3 or 4 item.9Tur

Chapter 4 Adjustments and settings for recording564-9-5 How to return the menus settings tothe user standard settingsThe setting statuses of the unit

Chapter 5 Preparation5575-1 Supplying the powerA battery pack or an AC power source can be used as thisunit’s power supply.To use the battery pack, t

Chapter 5 Preparation58Using the BP-90 type battery pack1Remove the battery holder.Battery holder2Attach the battery case to the unit.1 Connect the u

Chapter 5 Preparation559Using the NP-1 type battery packUsing the V-mount type battery packAttach the V-mount adapter plate.Insert it in the directio

Chapter 1 General6≥ DVCPRO and DVCPRO50 formats supportedThe VTR unit compresses the images using a componentdigital recording system that uses the l

Chapter 5 Preparation605-1-2 Using an AC power supplyWhen the AJ-B75 AC adapter made by Panasonic isused1Connect the DC OUT connector on the AJ-B75 A

Chapter 5 Preparation5615Proceed with the flange back adjustment for the lens.<Notes>≥For details on how to handle the lens, refer to theoperat

Chapter 5 Preparation621Attach the lens to the camera.At this stage, do not forget to connect the lens cable.2Set the lens aperture to manual and ope

Chapter 5 Preparation563< WHITE SHADING >CORRECT :ON#DETECTION(V.SAW)81 Set the WHITE BAL selector switch to “A” or “B,” anduse the A

Chapter 5 Preparation64< LENS FILE >#FILE NO. :1READWRITETITLE : ************1: 5:2: 6:3: 7:4:

Chapter 5 Preparation5654Turn the JOG dial button to move the arrow (cursor) toYES, and press the JOG dial button.When reading is complete, “READ OK”

Chapter 5 Preparation665-4 Audio input signal preparationsPrepare to connect the audio components which will supplythe audio signals to the unit.5-4-

Chapter 5 Preparation5675-4-3 When using a wireless receiverWhen using an externally connected wirelessreceiverAttach the wireless receiver when a wi

Chapter 5 Preparation68Slide lever1Mount the tripod attachment on the tripod.<Note>Take account of the center of gravity of the unit and that o

Chapter 5 Preparation5695-8 Attaching the rain coverExample showing use of the SHAN-RC700 raincover<Notes>≥Before connecting or disconnecting t

26-pin cameraadapter:AJ-CA905G26-pin cable: AJ-C26050G (50 m), AJ-C26100G (100 m)Remote controlunit: AJ-RC905V-mount type battery plateNP-1 type batte

Chapter 6 Maintenance and inspections706-1 Inspections prior to shootingBefore setting off for a shooting session, perform the followinginspections t

6Chapter 6 Maintenance and inspections716-1-3 Inspecting the VTR unitPerform all the steps outlined in section “1. Tape travelinspection” through sec

Chapter 6 Maintenance and inspections725. Inspection using external microphones1Connect external microphones to the AUDIO IN CH1 andCH2 jacks.2Set th

6Chapter 6 Maintenance and inspections736-2 Maintenance6-2-1 CondensationThe water vapor in the air may form as tiny droplets on thehead drum when th

Chapter 6 Maintenance and inspections746-2-6 Connectors and signalsAUDIO IN1 GND2 AUDIO IN(H)3 AUDIO IN(C)Matsushita part number K1AB103A0007Maker pa

6Chapter 6 Maintenance and inspections756-3 Warning system6-3-1 Warning description tablesWhen an error or a problem is detected immediately after th

Chapter 6 Maintenance and inspections766. SERVO5. HUMID9. WIRELESS RF7. RFWARNING lamp Lights for 90 minutes following the release of thecondensation

6Chapter 6 Maintenance and inspections776-3-2 Error codesOne of the following error codes appears in the displaywindow when an error has occurred in

Chapter 6 Maintenance and inspections786-3-3 Emergency ejectIf the cassette cannot be ejected by pressing the EJECT button, use a screwdriver or simi

7Chapter 7 Menu description tables79USER MENUUSER MENU SELECTSYSTEM SETTINGPAINTOPERATION SYSTEM MODE OPTION MODE REC FUNCTION OUTPUT SEL GENLOC

Chapter 2 Parts and their functions81 POWER switchThis switch turns the power ON and OFF.2 Battery mountThis is for attaching the Anton Bauer battery

Chapter 7 Menu description tables80REC TALLY REDGREENCHARFor selecting the method used to inform theuser that the unit is recording when a systemusin

7Chapter 7 Menu description tables81Item/Data storageVariablerangeRemarksP.OFF GPS DATA HOLDCLEARFor selecting whether or not to hold the UMIDGPS pos

Chapter 7 Menu description tables82SDC61500h00m02s00f: 00h04m59s29f: 23h59m59s29fThe shortest time is two seconds.CUFINTERVAL RECMODEONONE SHOTOFFFor

7Chapter 7 Menu description tables83Item/Data storageVariablerangeRemarks7-2-4 OUTPUT SELSC PHASE FINE –75: +00: +75For finely adjusting the SD phase

Chapter 7 Menu description tables847-3-2 MATRIXR GAIN –200: +000: +200For setting the R channel gain.Item/Data storageVariablerangeRemarksMASTER PED

7Chapter 7 Menu description tables85Mg (SAT/PHASE) –63: +00: +63For performing the magenta color correction(saturation and hue).R (SAT/PHASE) –63: +0

Chapter 7 Menu description tables867-3-5 MID SETTING$ MATRIX TABLEOFFABFor selecting the color correction table.$ COLORCORRECTONOFFFor selecting ON o

7Chapter 7 Menu description tables877-3-7 ADDITIONAL DTLItem/Data storageVariablerangeRemarksKNEE APE LVL OFF12: 5For performing the KNEE APE LEVEL s

Chapter 7 Menu description tables887-3-9 KNEE/LEVELItem/Data storageVariablerangeRemarksMASTER PED –200: +000: +200For performing the MASTER PEDESTAL

7Chapter 7 Menu description tables89Item/Data storageVariablerangeRemarksDETAIL ONOFFFor selecting ON or OFF for DTL (H, V).2D LPF ONOFFFor selecting

Chapter 2 Parts and their functions292-2 Audio function section (input system)12569@? ?8= < > 73; :41 MIC IN (microphone input) jack (XLR, 3-pi

Chapter 7 Menu description tables907-4-2 VF MARKERItem/Data storageVariablerangeRemarksTABLE ABFor selecting the VF MARKER setting table.This item is

7Chapter 7 Menu description tables91D.ZOOM ONOFFFor selecting whether or not the display is tocome on during digital zoom operations.7-4-5 VF INDICAT

Chapter 7 Menu description tables927-5-2 SHUTTER SPEEDItem/Data storageVariablerangeRemarksSYNCHRO SCAN ONOFFFor selecting SYNCHRO SCAN as the shutte

7Chapter 7 Menu description tables937-5-4 USER SWItem/Data storageVariablerangeRemarksUSER MAIN SW INHS.GAINDS.GAINS.IRISI.OVRS.BLKB.STRAUDIO CH1AUDI

Chapter 7 Menu description tables947-5-6 WHITE BALANCE MODEAWB B MEMATWVARFor selecting the allocation of the WHITE BALswitch position and Bch.MEM: T

7Chapter 7 Menu description tables957-5-8 IRIS7-6 FILE7-6-1 CARD READ/WRITETITLE1 - 8:For setting a title consisting of not more than8 characters.Ite

Chapter 7 Menu description tables967-6-3 LENS FILEItem/Data storageVariablerangeRemarksFILE NO. 1: 8For selecting the number of the lens file.READFor

7Chapter 7 Menu description tables977-8 VTR MENU7-8-1 VTR FUNCTIONECU REC CHK SW R.REVIEWRETAKEFor setting the unit’s operation to beperformed using

Chapter 7 Menu description tables98BATTERY SELECT PRO14TRIM14HYTRON50HYTRON100HYTRON120DIONIC90DIONIC160HP-90LBP-H120NP-L50ENDURA50ENDURA80BP-L60/90N

7Chapter 7 Menu description tables99HYTRON1202/AUTOMANUALFor enabling or disabling the selection madefor the BATTERY SELECT item.2 : The selection is