Panasonic Aj Hdc27a Operating Instructions Manual

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“+” button, “–” button
These are used to increment or decrement by 1 the
figure in the digit which was made to flash by the
SHIFT button 8
when the time code or user’s bit is
to be set.
8
SHIFT button
This causes the digit to be set to flash when the
time code or user’s bit is to be set.
9
TCG (time code selector) switch
This is used to set the running mode of the built-in
time code generator.
F-RUN:Set here to have the time code run all the
time regardless of the VTR’s operation.
This position is...

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Power supply
Using the Anton/Bauer battery packA battery pack or an AC power source can be used as
this unit’s power supply.
To use the battery pack, there is a choice of three
makes of batteries, namely: 
OPanasonic
OAnton/Bauer
OSony

Batteries of other makes can also be supported by
changing the setting menu but no guarantees are
made for the system when they are actually used with
this unit.
Before using the battery pack, recharge the battery
using the battery charger.
(For details on the...

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Power supply
Using the Panasonic AU-BP402
battery pack

ODo not pull the rubber cap forcefully.
OWhen mounting the battery case, take care not to
pinch the connecting cord.
1Detach the battery mount.3Attach the AU-M402H battery case.
Open the battery case cover, and raise it above the
rubber cap: screw holes will now be visible.
Tighten the screws using a screwdriver, then
attach the case to the unit and tighten the screws
fully.
2Connect the AU-M402H battery case connector
with the connector on the...

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Power supply
Using the Sony NP-1 battery pack
1
3
4
2

When mounting the battery holder, take care not to
pinch the connecting cord.
1Detach the battery mount.
See page 22.
2Attach the accessory battery mounting connector.
3Attach the Sony battery holder.  As shown in the
figure, attach the battery case with the cover
detached and then the detached cover.
1
Tighten the mounting screws.
2
Tighten the power contact screws.
3
Insert the top of the detached cover in the
direction shown by the arrows.
4...

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Using an AC power supply
When the AJ-B75 AC adapter is used

OCheck the pin signals of the EXT DC IN socket
when using an external power supply other than the
AJ-B75 AC adapter. (DC 12 V, 8.5 A)
OPower from the AC adapter takes precedence when
both a battery pack and AC adapter have been
connected.
OWhen using the AC adapter, be absolutely sure to
first set the power of the AC adapter to ON and
then set the unit’s power switch to ON.
If the power is turned on in the reverse sequence,
the output...

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Attaching the lens
1Raise the lever for securing the lens, and detach
the mount cap.
2Align the center mark of the lens with the groove in
the top center of the lens mount, and attach the
lens.
3Push down the lever for securing the lens to
secure the lens.
4Push the cable into the cable clamp, and connect it
to the LENS socket.

OFor details on handling the lens, refer to the
operating instructions which accompany the lens.
OThe following lens adjustments and camera
adjustments may be necessary...

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Adjusting the lens flange
If the subject is not focused properly in the telephoto
and wide-angle modes during zoom operations, adjust
the flange back (distance from the lens mounting
surface to the image-forming surface).
Once this adjustment is done, it need not be redone
unless the lens is replaced.
Adjustment method
1Attach the lens to the camera.
At this stage, do not forget to connect the lens
cable.
2Set the lens aperture to manual and open the
aperture.
3Set the lighting in such a way that the...

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Adjusting the white shading
Follow the procedure outlined below when the white
shading needs to be re-adjusted.
Adjustment method

OThe method below can be used for the white
shading adjustments with most lenses.  However,
with some very special lenses, a different
adjustment method may be necessary.
OEven when the white shading has been adjusted,
tinting may occur in the vertical direction near the
lens aperture open position.  This is a phenomenon
which is inherent to lenses and optical systems and...

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Adjusting the white shading
AUTO W/B BAL
switchWHITE BAL switch:
“A” or “B”
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Set the WHITE BAL selector switch to “A” or “B,”
and initiate the automatic white balance (AWB)
adjustment using the AUTO W/B BAL switch.
2
Initiate the automatic black balance (ABB)
adjustment using the AUTO W/B BAL switch.
3
Initiate the automatic white balance (AWB)
adjustment again using the AUTO W/B BAL
switch.
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Perform the menu operations (pages 70 to 72),
and display the “WHITE SHADING” screen of
CAM MAIN MENU 4....

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Adjusting the viewfinder (The viewfinder is an optional accessory.)
Attaching the viewfinder
Stopper screw
Stopper screw
1Check that the camera’s POWER switch is at OFF.
2Connect the plug to the viewfinder connecting
terminal.

When connecting the plug to the viewfinder
connecting terminal, push the plug firmly into
place.
3Push the viewfinder down.
4Tighten the stopper screw firmly.
Detaching the viewfinder
1Check that the camera’s POWER switch is at OFF.
2Loosen the stopper screw, pull the...