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  electric  shock  to
persons.
The  exclamation  point  within  an  equilateral
triangle  is  intended  to  alert  the  user  to  the
presence  of  important  operating  and
maintenance  (service)  instructions  in  the
literature accompanying the appliance.
WARNING:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR SHOCK
HAZARD,  DO  NOT  EXPOSE  THIS
EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
CAUTION:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR SHOCK
HAZARD  AND  ANNOYING  INTERFERENCE,
USE  THE  RECOMMENDED  ACCESSORIES
ONLY.
CAUTION:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR SHOCK
HAZARD,  REFER  CHANGE  OF  SWITCH
SETTING  INSIDE  THE  UNIT  TO  QUALIFIED
SERVICE PERSONNEL.
FCC Note:
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
To assure continued compliance follow the attached
installation  instructions  and  do  not  make  any
unauthorized modifications.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply
with the limits for a class A digital device, pursuant to
Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed
to  provide  reasonable  protection  against  harmful
interference  when  the  equipment  is  operated  in  a
commercial environment. This equipment generates,
uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if
not  installed  and  used  in  accordance  with  the
instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to
radio communications. Operation of this equipment in
a  residential  area  is  likely  to  cause  harmful
interference in which case the user will be required to
correct the interference at his own expense.
Replace battery with part No. CR2032 only.
Use of another battery may present a risk of fire or
explosion.
Caution—Battery may explode if mistreated.
Do not recharge, disassemble or dispose of in fire.
ATTENTION:
The  product  you  have  purchased  is  powered  by  a
nickel  cadmium  battery  which  is  recyclable.    At  the
end  of  it’s  useful  life,  under  various  state  and  local
laws, it is illegal to dispose of this battery into your
municipal waste stream.
Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY for information on how
to recycle this battery.
Ni-Cd
RBRC
RBRC 
						

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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
Accessory mounting section  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Audio function section  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Viewfinder section  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Shooting (recording)/playback function section  . .13
Warning/status display section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Menu operation section  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Time code related section  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Power supply  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Using the Anton/Bauer battery pack  . . . . . . . . . .21
Using the Panasonic AU-BP402 battery pack  . . .22
Using the Sony NP-1 battery pack  . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Using the Sony BP-90 battery pack  . . . . . . . . . . .23
Using the Sony BP-L60/L90 lithium-ion battery  . .24
Using an AC power supply
when the AJ-B75 AC adapter is used  . . . . . . . . .24
Attaching the lens  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
Adjusting the lens flange  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
Adjusting the white shading  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
Adjusting the viewfinder  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
Attaching the viewfinder  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
Detaching the viewfinder  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
Adjusting the viewfinder position  . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
Audio input preparation  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
When attaching a microphone to the viewfinder
(optional accessory) for use  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
When attaching a microphone to the main unit for
use  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
When connecting a microphone to the 
MIC IN jack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
When connecting a microphone to the 
AUDIO IN connector  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
When using a wireless microphone  . . . . . . . . . . .34
When connecting audio components  . . . . . . . . . .34
Mounting the unit on a tripod  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
Attaching the shoulder strap  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
Adjusting the shoulder pad position  . . . . . . . . . .36
Attaching the rain cover  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
Connecting the extension control unit  . . . . . . . .37
Viewfinder lamp displays  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38
Setting the  lamp displays  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
Viewfinder screen status displays  . . . . . . . . . . . .40
Selecting the display items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42
Display modes and setting change messages  . . .43
Switching the display mode  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44
Setting the marker displays  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44
Setting the camera ID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44Screen displays  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45
Remaining battery charge and audio channel level
and remaining tape displays  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45
Displays relating to errors and warnings  . . . . . . .45
Displays relating to time codes  . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45
Adjusting the date and time  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46
Adjustments and setup using the setting 
menus  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46
Adjusting the white balance and black 
balance  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47
Adjusting the white balance  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47
Adjusting the black balance  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51
Setting the electronic shutter  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52
Shutter modes  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52
Setting the shutter mode and speed  . . . . . . . . . .52
Changing the shutter speed and mode selection
range  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53
Setting the synchro scan mode  . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53
Variable frame rate  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54
Setting the frame rate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54
Scan reverse  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55
Setting the scan reverse  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55
Adjusting the audio level  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56
Manual audio level adjustments  . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56
Limiter  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56
Setting the time data  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57
Setting the user’s bit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57
Setting the time code  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58
Externally locking the time code . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59
How to use the user data  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60
Setup card operations  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61
Formatting the setup card  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62
Saving the data settings on the card  . . . . . . . . . .63
Loading the data saved on the card  . . . . . . . . . . .65
Cassette tapes  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66
Recording  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67
Shooting  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68
Scene-to-scene continuity  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69
Playback 
(checking what has been recorded) . . . . . . . . . . .70
Rec review  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70
Color playback  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70
Lens RET button functions  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70
Other VTR functions  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71
NEWS REC function  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71
RETAKE function  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71
INTERVAL REC (intermittent recording) 
function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71
Menu operations  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72
Basic setting menu operations  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73
Displaying sub-menus and deciding on 
settings  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74
Setting menu configuration  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75 
						

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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  . . . . . . . . . . . .81
COLOR CORRECTION 2 screen  . . . . . . . . . . . .81
LOW SETTING screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82
MID SETTING screen  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82
HIGH SETTING screen  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83
ADDITIONAL DTL1 screen  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83
ADDITIONAL DTL2 screen  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83
SKIN TONE DTL screen  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84
KNEE/LEVEL screen  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84
GAMMA screen  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85
CAMERA SETTING screen  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85
CAM MAIN MENU 2
VF DISPLAY screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .86
VF MARKER screen  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .86
VF INDICATOR screen  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87
CAMERA ID screen  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87
SHUTTER SPEED screen  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .88
!LED screen  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .88
CAMERA SW MODE screen  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89
SUPER GAIN screen  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89
FRAME MODE screen  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89
CAM MAIN MENU 3
CAM CARD READ/WRITE screen . . . . . . . . . . . .90
CAM CARD R/W SELECT screen  . . . . . . . . . . . .90
GENLOCK/IRIS screen  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .91
LENS ADJ screen  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .91
CAM MAIN MENU 4
CAM USER MENU SELECT 1 screen  . . . . . . . . .92
CAM USER MENU SELECT 2 screen  . . . . . . . . .92
CAM USER MENU SELECT 3 screen  . . . . . . . . .92
BLACK SHADING screen  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .93
WHITE SHADING screen  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .93
FLARE screen  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .93
COLORIMETRY screen  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .93
INITIALIZE screen  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .94
DIAGNOSTIC screen  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .94
EVALUATION screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .94
OPTION screen  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .94
VTR MAIN MENU screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .96
FUNCTION screen  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .97
BATTERY/TAPE screen  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .98
BATTERY SETTING screen  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .99
VTR VF INDICATOR screen  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .100
MIC/AUDIO screen  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .100
TC/UB screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .102
TIME DATE screen  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .104
VTR USER MENU SELECT screen . . . . . . . . . .104
VTR CARD READ/WRITE screen  . . . . . . . . . . .104
VTR INITIALIZE screen  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .104
DIAGNOSTIC screen  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .104

FUNCTION screen  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .105
BATTERY/TAPE screen  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .105
VTR VF INDICATOR screen  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .106
MIC/AUDIO screen  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .106
TC/UB screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .106
Warning system  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .107
Emergency eject  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .109
Error codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .109
Maintenance  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .110
Condensation  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .110
Head cleaning  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .110
Cleaning inside the viewfinder  . . . . . . . . . . . . . .110
Phenomena inherent to CCD cameras  . . . . . . .110
Replacing the backup battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .110
Inspections prior to shooting  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .111
Preparation for inspection  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .111
Inspecting the camera unit  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .111
Inspecting the viewfinder  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .112
Inspecting the aperture and zoom functions  . . .113
Inspecting the VTR unit  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .113
Specifications  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .115 
						

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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 sophisticated functions as an
integrated camera/VTR for electronic field production
(EFP) applications.Furthermore, it is compact and lightweight, has low
power consumption, and excels in achieving a high
level of picture quality, sensitivity, and mobility, and is
extremely dust-proof and moisture-proof.  These are
all  attributes  which  enable  the  unit  to  be  used  for
electronic news gathering (ENG) applications as well.
Since digital signal processing is provided in both the
camera unit and VTR unit, the picture quality is further
improved while the unit’s stability is also enhanced.
Small multimedia cards or SD memory cards meeting
global standards can be used for the camera and VTR
setting data as part of a system which can accomplish
data management.
Features of the camera unit
The  camera  unit  of  the  AJ-HDC27V  has  the
following features.
OHigh sensitivity: 2000 lux, F12 
(frame rate: 23.98 Hz, synchro scan: 50%)
OHigh signal-to-noise ratio: 54 dB (standard)
OLow smear
OLow flare
Digital signal processing
Analog  signals  are  converted  into  digital  signals
through  10-bit  A/D  conversion  at  a  sampling
frequency of 74.1758 MHz.  This processing not only
enhances the picture quality, stability and reliability
but it also enables the viewfinder screen displays and
many  of  the  adjustment  and  setup  items  to  be
configured in a menu-driven format.
Customized setting menus
The status displays, messages and marker displays
are  controlled  using  setting  menus  which  are
displayed  on  the  viewfinder  screen.    The  user  can
select  whether  or  not  to  display  certain  items  and
under what conditions they are to be displayed to suit
the user’s convenience.  For instance, the ON/OFF
settings can be selected for eleven different statuses
for the “!” lamp display which tells the user that the
unit is experiencing some kind of problem.  
The  menus  are  also  used  to  select  settings  and
functions and execute memory card operations.Setup card
Up to eight sets of setting menu data can be stored on
SD  card  (Secure  Digital  Memory  Card)  and  small
multimedia cards (VW-MMC8) serving as setup cards.
Organizing this data by set or by shooting conditions
for storage is useful in reproducing the same setup
states with ease and in ensuring consistency in the
setup states from one set of data to the next.
High-performance electronic shutter
Use of the self-contained electronic shutter results in
images with minimal shake even when the subject is
fast-moving.  Any of the following special modes can
also be selected.
OSynchro scan mode
This is ideal for shooting the monitor screens of a
personal computer or work station.
(20.0% to 99.5%)
Images with minimal horizontal stripe noise can be
obtained in this mode.
Variable frame rate featured
The AJ-HDC27VP is the first camera/VTR in the world
to feature a variable frame rate which allows the user
to  set  the  frame  rate  (shooting  speed)  from  4
frames/sec. (3.99 Hz) to 60 frames/sec. (59.94 Hz).
By making it possible to shoot with speed effects and
create clearer slow-motion images and blur effects,
this  feature  gives  users  the  exciting  opportunity  to
express a whole new dimension of moving images—a
world which was hitherto confined to the field of film
production—in their own video productions. 
						

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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 function
The black balance and white balance can be adjusted
automatically  by  means  of  some  simple  switch
operations.
The adjustment settings remain stored in the memory
even after the power has been turned off so that the
need for the balance to be re-adjusted each time the
power is turned on is obviated.
Two memories, A and B, are used to store the white
balance, and it is possible to retain two adjustment
settings  per  color  temperature  conversion  filter,
making for a total of 8 settings altogether.
When  the  color  temperature  conversion  filter  is
rotated,  it  is  automatically  adjusted  to  the  white
balance.  (Using menu settings, this can be set for two
filters  only  rather  than  for  each  and  every  filter.)
When  the  unit  is  shipped,  3200  K  is  stored  as  the
preset  value  for  the  white  balance.    This  value  can
always  be  recalled  when  no  time  is  available  to
perform adjustments.
(The preset value can be switched between 3200 K
and 4300 K.)
Character display function
The unit comes with functions for showing the switch
settings, automatic black balance and white balance
adjustment  statuses,  warning  displays,  etc.  on  the
viewfinder screen.
Moreover,  when  a  battery  in  the  Digital  Magnum
Series made by Anton/Bauer Corporation is used as
the unit’s power supply, the remaining battery charge
can  be  displayed  as  a  numerical  value  on  the
viewfinder screen.
Warning system for indicating VTR unit statuses
The user is alerted to problems in the VTR, tape-end,
battery consumption, etc. by various alarm lamps and
alarm  tones.    The  remaining  tape  time  can  also  be
checked by a character display inside the viewfinder.4-piece  filter  disc  sets  available  as  standard
accessories
The filter best suited to the subject’s brightness and
color temperature can be selected.  Two independent
sets of filter discs, one for CC and one for ND, each
with  four  filter  discs,  are  provided  as  standard
accessories.
Automatic aperture reference value finely adjusted
The reference value used for the automatic aperture
adjustment  can  be  finely  adjusted  by  performing
setting menu operations.
Generation  of  color  bar  signals  and  reference
audio signals
The  unit  contains  a  circuit  for  generating  color  bar
signals so that a color monitor can easily be adjusted.
It also incorporates a circuit for generating reference
level  audio  signals  to  enable  the  audio  level  to  be
adjusted with ease.
Functions and circuits for assuring high picture
quality
Equipped with the following functions (or circuits) to
guarantee that the picture quality will be high, the unit
is designed to take advantage of the merits of its high-
performance CCD to the maximum extent possible.
OAUTO KNEE circuit for achieving a wide dynamic
range through which strong signals can pass.
OBuilt-in 2-line image enhancer 
OBuilt-in shading compensation function for when the
lens extender is used
OBuilt-in  sawtooth  wave  generator  for  use  with
adjustments
O2-level zebra pattern to enable 3 kinds of patterns
including spot zebra to be selected
OON/OFF  selector  switch  for  zebra  patterns
(viewfinder)
Remote control
Remote  control  of  the  basic  operations  and
adjustments  of  the  camera  unit  and  VTR  unit  is
enabled  by  connecting  the  extension  control  unit
(optional accessory AJ-EC3). 
						

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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  playback
system circuitry is shut down.  The output of signals to
the HD SDI OUT connector is also shut down when
the cable has not been connected so that the unit’s
power  can  be  conserved  while  the  unit  is  being
operated.
Scene-to-scene continuity
Simply  by  pressing  the  VTR  START  button  or  lens
VTR  button,  continuity  between  the  scenes  is
obtained at a precision of 0 to +1 frame.
Rec review function
The  last  2  to  10  seconds  of  a  recording  are
automatically rewound and played back to enable the
user to quickly check what has been recorded.
Playback function
This function enables the playback picture (in black
and  white)  to  be  viewed  on  the  viewfinder  screen.
Color playback pictures can be output from the HD
SDI OUT connector.
Built-in time code generator/reader
The same or separate time code information can be
recorded on the dedicated sub-code track and video
AUX area, and played back.
External locking of time code
The built-in time code generator can be locked to an
external generator.  A lithium battery is used as the
backup  power  supply  of  the  built-in  time  code
generator  to  back  up  the  memory  data  for  about  a
year even when no power is supplied to the unit.
Tape management information
This  camera/VTR  automatically  stores  as  the  tape
management  information  both  the  frame  rate
information which indicates the shooting speed and
the active frame information which indicates the first
frame  where  the  frame  image  was  switched  in  the
user’s bit of the sub-code track area (this used to be
the LTC area).Built-in DOLBY NR system
The cue audio recording circuitry contains a Dolby B
noise reduction circuit.
Audio functions
OA  phantom  power  supply  type  of  microphone
(optional  accessory)  with  sharp  directivity
characteristics  can  be  attached.    It  can  also  be
detached  from  the  unit  for  use  as  an  interview
microphone.
OOther kinds of microphones can also be connected
and,  using  the  model  AJ-MH700P  microphone
holder (optional accessory), attached to the unit.
NEWS REC function
This  function  especially  supports  shooting  in  the
context of news gathering or documentary filming to
ensure  that  no  opportune  shutter  opportunities  are
passed up.  
In  other  words,  by  controlling  the  start  key
acknowledgment  time,  the  unit  can  continuously
record  without  the  user  having  to  interrupt  the
recording: this safeguards against the failure to record
those precious moments—a failure that occurs when
recording  is  resumed  after  it  has  been  shut  down
temporarily.
RETAKE function
This function is for not leaving behind superfluous cuts
when  a  cut  turns  out  to  be  no  good  during  the
shooting of news, reports or art programs.
Users should remember to handle this function very
carefully.
If there is enough leeway in the shooting time and a
particular cut is clearly judged to be no good, the tape
is rewound to the start of the cut concerned and the
rec  pause  (rec  standby)  mode  is  established  by
operating  the  MODE  CHECK  button  and  lens  RET
button.  Since recording is now commenced from that
point on the tape, the no-good cut will be deleted.  In
order to prevent the cut prior to the no-good cut from
being deleted, a part of the no-good cut equivalent to
ten or so frames is left behind.
By cutting down on the time taken for copying onto the
work tape, for instance, this function is very effective
in achieving economical operation.
INTERVAL REC function
This function makes simple interval shooting possible.
It proves to be very effective when shooting programs
with a nature theme or art programs.
Features
ODolby noise reduction manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation.
O“DOLBY” and the double-D symbol Î
are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation. 
						

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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
AJ-B450Panasonic Battery
AU-BP402
AJ-BP490
Anton/Bauer Battery
Sony Battery
BP-90
BP-L60/L90
NP-1
2˝ viewfinder
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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  performing
internal inspections and adjustments.  If there is no
problem, the power will be turned back on.
4
POWER switch
ON:Set here to turn on the power.
OFF:Set here to turn off the power.
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Accessory mounting section
1
Hooks for attaching shoulder strap
Attach the ends of the accessory shoulder strap to
these hooks.
2
Light shoe
Use this to attach the video light, etc.
3
Lens mount (Bayonet type)
Use this to attach the lens.
4
Lever for securing lens 
Insert the lens into the lens mount 3
, and turn the
lens mount ring using this lever to secure the lens.
5
Lens mount cap
To remove the cap, push the lever for securing the
lens 4
up.
Keep  the  cap  in  place  while  the  lens  is  not
attached.
6
Lens cable/microphone cable clamp
This  clamp  is  for  anchoring  the  lens  cable  or
microphone cable.
7
Tripod mount
Mount  the  tripod  attachment  (SHAN-TM700),
available as an optional accessory, when the unit is
to be anchored to the tripod.
8
LENS terminal (12-pin)
The connecting cable of the lens is connected here.
For details concerning the lenses that can be used,
consult your dealer.
9
Shoulder pad
This  pad  can  be  adjusted  to  facilitate  operation
when the unit is operated on the user’s shoulder.
The  pad  position  can  be  moved  forward  or
backward  when  the  two  securing  screws  are
loosened.
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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
This is used to select the method for adjusting the
audio levels of audio channels 1 and 2.
AUTO:Set here for automatic adjustment.
MAN:Set here for manual adjustment.
4
AUDIO IN (audio input selector) switch
This  is  used  to  select  the  input  signals  to  be
recorded on audio channels 1 and 2.
FRONT:The  input  signals  supplied  from  the
microphone which has been connected to
the MIC IN jack 1
are recorded.
REAR:The audio input signals supplied from the
audio  component  which  has  been
connected  to  the  AUDIO  IN  CH1/CH2
connectors 5
is recorded.5
AUDIO IN CH1/CH2 (audio input channel 1 & 2)
connectors (XLR, 3-pin)
An audio component or microphones are connected
here.
6
LINE/MIC/+48V (line input/mic input/mic input +
48V) selector switch
This is used to switch the audio input signals from
the audio component which has been connected to
the AUDIO IN CH1/CH2 connectors 5
.
LINE:The  audio  input  signals  from  the  audio
component  serving  as  the  line  input  are
selected.
MIC:The  audio  input  signals  from  the  internal
power  supply  type  of  microphone  are
selected.    (The  phantom  mic  power  is  not
supplied from the unit.)
+48V:The  audio  input  signals  from  the  external
power  supply  type  of  microphone  are
selected.    (The  phantom  mic  power  is
supplied from the unit.)
7
CUE switch 
CH1:The  audio  CH1  signals  are  recorded  on  the
cue track.
MIX:Audio  CH1  and  CH2  mixed  signals  are
recorded on the cue track.
CH2:The  audio  CH2  signals  are  recorded  on  the
cue track.

This switch can be made ineffective using the VTR
MAIN MENU.  (See page 101)
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