Panasonic Aj Hdc27fp Operating Instructions Manual

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7“+” 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 8when the time code or user’s bit is
to be set.
8SHIFT button
This causes the digit to be set to flash when the
time code or user’s bit is to be set.
9TCG (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 used...

Removal lever
Battery pack
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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
makes of batteries below, namely: 
OAnton/Bauer
OIDX
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...

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Power supply
Using the BP-90 type battery pack

ODo not pull the rubber cap forcefully.
OWhen mounting the battery case, take care not to
pinch the connecting cord.
4Attach 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 NP/BP adapter plate and
tighten the screws fully.
5Connect the plug on the battery pack to the
connector inside the case, and insert the...

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Power supply
Using the Sony NP-1/BP-90 battery
pack
Attach the Sony battery holder.  As shown in the
figure, attach the battery case with the cover detached
and then the detached cover.
1Tighten the mounting screws.
2Tighten the power contact screws.
3Insert the top of the detached cover in the direction
shown by the arrows.
4Align the holes in the bottom of the cover (metal
part) with the holes at the bottom of the case, and
use the screws to attach the case.

When mounting the battery holder, take...

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

OCheck the pin signals of the 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 voltage...

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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”
71Set the WHITE BAL selector switch to “A” or “B,”
and initiate the automatic white balance (AWB)
adjustment using the AUTO W/B BAL switch.
2Initiate the automatic black balance (ABB)
adjustment using the AUTO W/B BAL switch.
3Initiate the automatic white balance (AWB)
adjustment again using the AUTO W/B BAL
switch.
91Perform the menu operations (pages 84 to 86),
and display the “WHITE SHADING” screen of
FILM (CAM) MAIN MENU...

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Adjusting the viewfinder (The viewfinder is an optional accessory.)
Attaching the viewfinder
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 viewfinder
straight up, and draw it...