Panasonic Aj Hdc27v Operating Instructions Manual

AJ- P
Camera/VTR
Operating Instructions 

2 indicates safety information.
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, 
DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR  BACK).
NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
REFER TO SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
The  lightning  flash  with  arrowhead  symbol,
within  an  equilateral  triangle,  is  intended  to
alert the user to the presence of uninsulated
“dangerous  voltage”  within  the  product’s
enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude
to  constitute  a  risk  of...

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Contents
Introduction  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Features  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Features of the camera unit  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Features of the VTR unit  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
System configuration  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Parts and their functions  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Power supply section  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9...

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Contents
Setting menu screens  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79

CAM MAIN MENU 1 screen  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79
CAM MAIN MENU 2 screen  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79
CAM MAIN MENU 3 screen  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79
CAM MAIN MENU 4 screen  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79
CAM MAIN MENU 1
ROP screen  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80
MATRIX screen  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80
COLOR CORRECTION 1 screen  . . ....

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Introduction
Features
The  AJ-HDC27V  integrates  two  units:  1)  a  high-
definition  (HD)  color  video  camera  featuring  an  IT-
CCD equipped with a 1 million pixel on-chip lens that
supports the full spectrum of HD TV (720P/59.94 Hz),
and 2) a DVCPRO HD format VTR that incorporates
the latest compression technology.
Featuring a 100 Mbps recording rate for the VTR as
well, this unit is capable of recording images with an
extremely high picture quality to achieve the highest
performance and most...

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Features
Features of the camera unit
Wide-ranging video gain selection 
A value ranging from –6 dB to +30 dB can be selected
for the gain using the setting menu and GAIN switch.
Even when the gain is increased for shooting in dark
locations, images with minimal noise can be obtained
because of the high signal-to-noise ratio.  The super
gain function can be allocated to the USER button,
and 30 dB can be selected using this button.
Automatic adjustment of black balance and white
balance, and memory...

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Features of the VTR unit
Digital system
The pictures are compressed by a component digital
recording  system  that  uses  the  latest  compression
technology  while  non-compression  PCM  recording
featuring  excellent  signal-to-noise  ratio,  frequency
band, waveform characteristics and reproduction of
detailed areas is employed for the sound.  The result
is an even higher picture and sound quality.
Power saving management (SAVE REC) function
When  this  unit  is  used  for  recording,  its...

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System Configuration
Microphone kit
AJ-MC700PWireless
microphone
receiver
WX-RJ700
Microphone holder
AJ-MH700P
Lens
(Bayonet type)
FUJINON/CANON
Rain cover
SHAN-RC700
Soft carrying case
AJ-SC900
Tripod mount
adapter
SHAN-TM700
Extension control
unit
AJ-EC3
Camera/VTR
AJ-HDC27V
Setup memory card
Multi-media card
SD (Secure Digital) memory card
Battery case
AU-M402H
Battery
case/Battery
holder
AC adapter
AJ-B75
Cassette tape
AJ-HP23LP
AJ-HP32LP
AJ-HP46LPCleaning tape
AJ-CL12LP
Battery
charger
AG-B425...

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Power supply section
1
Battery mount
This is for attaching the Anton/Bauer battery pack.
2
DC IN (external power input) socket (XLR, 4P)
When  operating  this  unit  using  an  AC  power
source, this socket is connected to the model AJ-
B75 AC adapter (optional accessory).
3
BREAKER button
To  protect  the  equipment,  the  circuit  breaker  is
tripped when an overcurrent flows inside the unit,
and the power is automatically turned off.  Push this
button  to  the  pushed-in  position  after...

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Audio function section (1)
1
MIC IN (microphone input) jack (XLR, 3-pin)
Connect the microphone (optional accessory) here.
The power for the microphone is supplied from this
jack.
2
AUDIO  LEVEL  CH1/CH2  (audio  channel  1  &  2
recording level adjustment) controls
When the AUDIO SELECT CH1/CH2 switch 3
is
set to MAN, the recording level of audio channels 1
and 2 can be adjusted using these controls.
3
AUDIO SELECT CH1/CH2 (audio channel 1 & 2
automatic/manual  level  adjustment  selector)
switch...