Panasonic Aj Ec3 Operating Instructions Manual

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Extension Control Unit
Operation Instrutions
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CONTENTS
Thank you for purchasing this AJ-EC3 Extension Control Unit (which will subsequently be referred
to in these instructions as “the unit”).
The  unit  features  high  performance  and  a  variety  of  functions  for  supporting  DVCPRO,
DVCPRO50 and DVCPRO HD camera recorders.
Features ..............................................................................E-2
Before use ..........................................................................E-3
System connections...

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Features
1. The  unit  can  be  used  to  operate  the  VTR  sections  of  DVCPRO,  DVCPRO50  and
DVCPRO HD camera recorders.
≥An ENABLE switch is provided to safeguard against operating errors.
≥VTR warnings are indicated by an LED.
2. Video  signals  with  characters  added  (SETUP  menus,  etc.)  can  be  output  from  the  unit’s
VIDEO OUT connector.
≥Since the SETUP menus are not displayed on the viewfinder of the camera recorder,
the  camera  can  be  controlled  using  the  AJ-EC3P’s...

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Before use
The unit’s functions may be restricted by the type of camera recorder used.  Before use, therefore,
check the camera recorder model and the functions which can be used with it.

Consult your dealer if a model not listed in the above table is going to be used.AJ- D910WA
D610WAModel Functions which can be used
Mode 1 All the unit’s functions can be used.  However, any old versions of
the software must be upgraded so consult your dealer about this.
AJ- HDC20A
BS900
Mode 2 Video signals cannot...

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System connections
The  unit  is  connected  to  a  camera  recorder,  monitor,  etc.  for  use.    The  examples  illustrated  here
show the system connections for mode 1 and modes 2/3.
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Mode 1
Camera recorder
Monitor
BNC cable
BNC cable6-pin cable
To VIDEO IN connector
To VIDEO OUT connector
To VIDEO OUT connector
AJ-EC3P
To CAM/BS
connector
To ECU connectorCable (included) 

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System connections
The BNC cable end of the cable (included) is not used in mode 2 or 3.  Run it alongside the 6-pin
cable and secure it.

≥For  details  on  the  connection  of  the  camera  recorder,  monitor  or  other  units,  refer  to  their
respective Operating Instructions.
≥An  RCOP  cable  must  be  obtained  separately  if  the  model  AJ-BS900P  is  going  to  be  used.
Consult your dealer.
Modes 2/3
ECUECU AJ-
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Camera recorder
Monitor
BNC cable
BNC cable6-pin cable
To VIDEO IN...

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Parts and their functions
ENABLE
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STOPFFECUECU AJ-START/STOP
PLAYREC CHK
ON
OFFON
OFF
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ABB
SHUTTER
KNEE POINT
KNEE SLOPE
GAMMA
DETAILSET UP
PAINTING
ENABLE
IRISGAIN
AUTO
MANUAL
GAINM.PEDCHECKFILTER
RB
BLACK
W.BAL CAMAUTO
KNEEONPRSTA
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Control panel
VTR ENABLE switch
This enables the VTR operations 2through 7to be performed on...

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Parts and their functions
W.BAL switch
PRST : Set  to  this  position  if  there  is  no  time  to  adjust  the  white  balance.    The  3200K  white
balance value is stored in the memory as the presetting.
A or B : When  the =AWB  /  ABB  switch  is  set  to  the  AWB  position,  the  white  balance  is
automatically adjusted, and the value adjusted is stored in memory A or memory B.
The  white  balance  value  corresponding  to  the  FILTER  control  position  can  also  be  stored  in
the  memory...

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Parts and their functions
CPAINTING ENABLE switch
This is used to enable the PAINTING GAIN and BLACK VR controls.
BPAINTING GAIN VRs 
R GAIN and B GAIN controls
KINDICATOR
This lights when a lens extender is used.
LM.PED VR
This is used to set the master pedestal.
MNumber display LED
The  iris  value  and  the  gain  or  filter  positions  are  displayed  on  this  LED.    Normally,  the  iris
value  is  shown  but  when  the  gain  value  or  filter  position  has  been  changed,  the...

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Parts and their functions
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1CAM/BS connector
This  is  used  to  connect  the  unit  with  the  camera
recorder or AJ-BS900P.
2VIDEO OUT connector
The  video  signals  with  characters  added  are  output
to this connector.
Connector area