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    							Operating Instructions
    Digital Camera/VTR
    P AJ- 
    						
    							–2–
    For your safety
    The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol,
    within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert
    the user to the presence of uninsulated “dan-
    gerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure
    that may be of sufficient magnitude to consti-
    tute a risk of electric shock to persons.
    The exclamation point within an equilateral tri-
    angle is intended to alert the user to the pres-
    ence of important operating and maintenance
    (service) instructions in the literature accompa-
    nying the appliance.
    CAUTION:
    TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR
    SHOCK HAZARD AND ANNOYING INTER-
    FERENCE, USE THE RECOMMENDED
    ACCESSORIES ONLY.
    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 ELECTRIC SHOCK,
    DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).
    NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
    REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
    CAUTION
    RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
    DO NOT OPEN
    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 lim-
    its 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 ra-
    dio frequency energy and, if not installed and
    used in accordance with the instruction manual,
    may cause harmful interference to radio commu-
    nications. Operation of this equipment in a resi-
    dential area is likely to cause harmful interference
    in which case the user will be required to correct
    the interference at his own expense.
    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.
    ATTENTION:
    Le produit que vous avez acheté est alimenté par
    une pile au nickel-cadmium. La pile est recycla-
    ble. Pour obtenir des renseignements sur les
    façons de recycler cette pile, appeler au 1-800-8
    BATTERY.
    Memory Back-Up Battery
    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.
    Ni-Cd
    RBRC
    RBRC
    is the safety information. 
    						
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    Contents
    Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
    General and Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
    ÁFeatures of the Camera Section . . . . . 5
    ÁFeatures of the VTR Section . . . . . . . 8
    ÁSystem Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
    Controls and Their Functions
    ÁPower Supply Section . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
    ÁAccessory Mounting Section . . . . . . . 11
    ÁAudio Function Section . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
    ÁShooting (Recording)/Playback
    Function Section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
    ÁMenu Operation Section . . . . . . . . . . . 20
    ÁTime Code-Related Section . . . . . . . . 20
    ÁWarning/Status Display Section . . . . . 22
    Power Supply
    ÁUsing an Anton Bauer Battery
    Pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
    ÁUsing the Panasonic AU-BP402
    Battery Pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
    ÁUsing a Sony Battery Pack . . . . . . . . . 26
    ÁUsing the Sony BP-90 Battery
    Pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
    ÁUsing the Sony BP-L60/BP-L90
    lithium-ion Battery Pack . . . . . . . . . . . 27
    ÁUsing an AC Power Supply (When
    Using the AJ-B75 AC Adaptor) . . . . . . 28
    Mounting the Lens. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
    Adjusting the Lens Flange. . . . . . . . . 30
    Adjusting the White Shading. . . . . . . 31
    Adjusting the Viewfinder
    ÁAdjusting the Position . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
    ÁAdjusting the Diopter and
    Screen. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
    ÁAdjusting the Eyecup Position . . . . . . 34
    ÁDetaching the Eyecup . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
    ÁDetaching and Mounting the
    Viewfinder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
    Bold letters should be set or adjusted immediately after
    purchase.
    Audio Input Preparations
    ÁUsing the Microphone Mounted to the
    Main Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
    ÁUsing the AJ-MC700P Microphone Kit
    (Option) Mounted to the Main Unit . . . 37
    ÁMounting the AJ-MH700P Microphone
    Holder (Option) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
    ÁUsing the Microphone not Mounted to
    the Main Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
    ÁMounting a Wireless Microphone . . . . 41
    Connecting an Audio Component . . . . . 41
    Mounting the Unit to a Tripod . . . . . . . . 42
    Mounting the Shoulder Belt . . . . . . . . . . 43
    Adjusting the Shoulder Pad Position . . . 44
    Attaching the Rain Cover . . . . . . . . . . . 45
    Connecting the AQ-EC1 Extension
    Control Unit (Option) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
    Warning/Status Displays in the
    Viewfinder and Display Window
    ÁDisplaying the Setting Menu Inside the
    Viewfinder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
    ÁSetting Menu Configuration . . . . . . . . 47
    ÁBasic Setting Menu Operations . . . . . 49
    Lamp Displays Inside the
    Viewfinder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
    ÁSetting the ! Lamp Display . . . . . . . . . 52
    Status Displays Inside the Viewfinder
    Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
    ÁSelecting Display Items . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
    ÁDisplay Mode and Setting Change
    Message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
    ÁChanging the Display Mode . . . . . . . . 58
    ÁSetting the Marker Displays . . . . . . . . 58
    ÁSetting the Camera ID . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 
    						
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    Contents
    Displays
    ÁRemaining Battery Level and Audio
    Level Displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
    ÁVTR Section Operation/Status-Related
    Displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
    ÁTime Code-Related Displays . . . . . . . 61
    Adjusting the Time and Date . . . . . . . . . 62
    Adjustments and Setup During Recording
    ÁAdjustments and Setup using the Setting
    Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
    ÁSetting the Gain Selector Value . . . . . 64
    ÁSelecting Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
    Adjusting the White Balance/Black Balance
    ÁAdjusting the White Balance . . . . . . . . 66
    ÁAdjusting the Black Balance . . . . . . . . 69
    Setting the Electronic Shutter
    ÁShutter Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
    ÁSelecting the Shutter Mode/Speed . . . 72
    ÁSetting the Synchro Scan Mode . . . . . 73
    ÁChanging the Shutter Speed/Mode
    Selection Range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
    Changing the Iris Automatic Adjustment
    Reference Value . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
    Adjusting the Audio Level . . . . . . . . . . . 75
    Setting the Time Data
    ÁSetting the Time Code . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
    ÁSetting the User Bit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
    ÁLocking the Time Code to an External
    Source . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
    ÁExternal Lock Operation
    Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
    Setup Card Operations
    ÁSetup Card Handling . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
    ÁSetup Card Data Operations . . . . . . . 82
    Cassettes
    ÁInserting and Ejecting Cassettes . . . . 87
    ÁPreventing Accidental Erasure . . . . . . 88
    Recording
    ÁBasic Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
    ÁSuccessive Shooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92Playback — Checking Recorded Contents
    ÁRec Review . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
    ÁColor Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
    Connection With an External VTR . . . . . 95
    Recording Simultaneously with the
    Internal VTR and an External
    VTR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
    Recording With an External VTR Instead
    of the Internal VTR
    ÁUsing the 26-pin/12-pin Output
    Adaptor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
    RET Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
    Replacing the Backup Battery . . . . . . . . 101
    Setting Menu Screens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
    Warning System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
    Emergency eject . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
    Error Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
    Maintenance
    ÁCondensation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
    ÁCleaning the Video Heads . . . . . . . . . 128
    ÁCleaning the Viewfinder . . . . . . . . . . . 128
    ÁCharacteristic Phenomenon of CCD
    Cameras . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
    Inspections Before Shooting
    ÁInspection  Preparations . . . . . . . . . . . 129
    ÁInspecting the Camera Section . . . . . . 129
    ÁInspecting the Viewfinder . . . . . . . . . . 130
    ÁInspecting the Iris and Zoom
    Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
    ÁInspecting the VTR Section . . . . . . . . 131
    Specifications
    ÁGeneral . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133
    ÁCamera Section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133
    ÁViewfinder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133
    ÁVTR Section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134
    ÁAccessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134
    ÁRelated Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135 
    						
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    General and Features
    The AJ-PD900W combines a color video camera, which features a 520,000-pixel high-sensitivity
    M-FIT 3-CCD configuration and an on-chip lens, with a DVCPRO format VTR which in turn fea-
    tures the latest compression technology in a single unit.
    In addition to the existing interlace signals (525i), progressive signals (525P) can also be record-
    ed. Either 16:9 or 4:3 can be selected as the screen aspect ratio, and the rate at which the sig-
    nals are recorded onto the VTR tape can be set to 50 Mbps for a higher picture quality or
    25 Mbps for longer recording duration. (Six recording modes are available for selection.)
    The AJ-PD900W is compact and light weight with low power consumption, and realizes the opti-
    mal functions and performance for an electronic news gathering (ENG) VTR-integrated camera
    such as high picture quality and sensitivity, mobility, dustproofing and dampproofing, etc. In ad-
    dition, both the camera section and the VTR employ a digital signal processing system which
    further improves picture quality and realizes a system for controlling setting menu and subject
    data by using world standard memory cards.
    Features of the Camera Section
    The camera section of the AJ-PD900W has the following features.
    ÁHigh sensitivity: 2000 lux (F8)
    ÁHigh S/N ratio: 60 dB
    ÁUltra-low smear
    ÁUltra-low flare
    Digital signal processing
    Signal processing is digitized by a 36 MHz (typ.) 10-bit AD/DA converter. This improves picture
    quality, stability and reliability, and allows the viewfinder screen displays as well as numerous
    adjustment and setup items to be converted to menus.
    Setting menu
    The setting menu is displayed on the viewfinder screen, and controls the status displays, mes-
    sages, marker displays, etc. Whether or not to display each item, as well as the display condi-
    tions when items are to be displayed, can be selected according to the user’s convenience. For
    example, display ON/OFF for the ! lamp display which informs the user that the unit has entered
    irregular status can be selected for 6 different conditions.
    The setting menu is also used to select various settings and functions and execute memory card
    operations, etc.
    Setup cards
    Setting menu and subject data can be stored on SRAM memory cards with a capacity of 64 kilo-
    bytes or greater which conform to PCMCIA standard ratings as setup cards. Stored data can be
    saved individually or according to the shooting conditions, allowing the same setup conditions to
    be easily reproduced and assisting in standardizing setup conditions between individual data.
    High-function electronic shutter
    Using the built-in electronic shutter achieves steady images even of quickly moving subjects. In
    addition, the following special operation modes can also be selected.
    ÁSynchro scan mode: This mode is suited for shooting personal computer and workstation mon-
    itor screens, and provides images with little horizontal stripe noise.
    Wide range of video gain selections
    Gain values can be selected from p3 dB to o30 dB using the setting menu and the GAIN
    switch. The high S/N ratio allows images with little noise to be obtained even when the gain is
    increased for shooting in dark locations. Using the SUPER GAIN switch provided specially to
    implement the super gain function, the video gain can be set to 30 dB.
    Automatic adjustment and memory functions for black balance/white balance
    The black set, black balance and white balance can be automatically adjusted by simple switch
    operations. Adjustment values are held in the memory even if the power for the unit is turned off,
    so there is no need to readjust the balance each time the power is turned on.
    There are two memory systems for white balance which can hold four adjustment values each
    for the CC and ND filters, making a total of eight adjustment values. When adjustment values
    matching the illumination conditions are selected from among the values stored in the memory,
    the unit is automatically adjusted to the corresponding white balance. (A menu setting also al-
    lows adjustment of only two values instead of the values for each filter.) In addition, when the
    unit is shipped from the factory, the white balance value for 3200K is stored in the memory as a
    preset value. This value can be called when there is no time to adjust the white balance, etc. 
    						
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    Features
    High-performance viewfinder
    ÁThe high-resolution CRT projects a detailed picture which facilitates focus operations.
    ÁThe viewfinder employs a low flare CRT which makes the screen easy to see.
    ÁA center marker which indicates the center of the screen and a safety zone marker which indi-
    cates the effective screen region can be displayed by menu operations.
    ÁA large aperture allows the screen to be easily seen even when the operator’s eye is removed
    from the eyepiece.
    ÁThe eyepiece can easily be detached. When the eyepiece is detached, the center of the
    screen will not become blurred even when viewed from a distance.
    ÁOne-touch position adjustment is possible not only in the right-left direction but also in the
    forward-backward direction.
    Character display function
    The unit is equipped with a function that displays switch settings, the automatic adjustment sta-
    tus for black balance and white balance, warning displays, etc. on the viewfinder screen.
    In addition, when using an Anton Bauer Digital Magnum series battery as the unit’s power sup-
    ply, the remaining battery level can be displayed numerically on the viewfinder screen.
    Warning system for displaying the VTR section status
    The unit informs of VTR trouble, the end of the tape, battery wear, etc. with various warning
    lamps and a warning tone. The remaining tape time can also be checked by the character dis-
    play inside the viewfinder.
    Four filter disks as standard equipment
    CC (color temperature conversion) and ND (neutral density) filters are provided as standard
    equipment. This allows the optimal filter setting to be selected from among four combinations in
    accordance with the brightness of the subject.
    Fine adjustment of the automatic iris reference value
    The reference value for automatic iris adjustment can be finely adjusted by setting menu opera-
    tions.
    Auto close function
    The unit is equipped with an auto close function which automatically closes the lens in the fol-
    lowing cases.
    ÁWhen the black balance is automatically adjusted.
    ÁWhen the power is turned off in the auto iris mode.
    Generation of SMPTE/SNG color bar and reference audio signals
    The camera section contains a circuit which generates an SMPTE type color bar signal to facili-
    tate color monitor adjustments, and a circuit which generates a reference level audio signal to
    facilitate audio level adjustments.
    The unit also contains a circuit for generating SNG color bar signals which come in handy for
    sending signals to communication satellites.
    Functions and circuits for assuring high picture quality
    The AJ-PD900W is equipped with the following functions (and circuits) in order to assure high
    picture quality and is designed to make the fullest use of the advantages of the high-perfor-
    mance CCD.
    ÁA built-in AUTO KNEE circuit achieves a wide dynamic range which allows large signals to
    pass through.
    ÁA built-in 2-line image enhancer
    ÁA built-in shading compensation function for use with a lens extender
    ÁA built-in sawtooth wave generator for adjustments
    ÁA zebra pattern ON/OFF selector switch which selects three types of zebra patterns including
    spot zebra from two levels of zebra patterns.
    Audio functions
    ÁA phantom power supply type super-cardioid microphone (option) can be attached and it can
    also be detached from the main unit for use in interviews.
    ÁMicrophone can also be connected, and can be attached to the main unit using the
    AJ-MH700P microphone holder (option).
    ÁThe audio CH1 recording level can be easily adjusted at the front panel of the unit. 
    						
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    Recording by an external VTR
    When an external VTR is connected using the 26-pin/12-pin output adaptor (option,
    AJ-YA900P), recording can be performed by the external VTR instead of the internal VTR.
    Remote control
    Connecting the Extension Control Unit (option, AQ-EC1) allows a portion of the camera section
    functions to be operated by remote control. 
    						
    							–8–
    Features
    Features of the VTR section
    Digital system
    The VTR section features a component digital recording system that employs the latest com-
    pression technology and non-compressed PCM recording for audio. This system provides supe-
    rior S/N, frequency band and waveform characteristics as well as reproduction of detailed areas,
    etc., and realizes even higher picture and sound quality.
    One of the following 6 modes can be selected for conducting recording and playback: 16:9P
    (50 Mbps), 4:3P (50 Mbps), 16:9i (50 Mbps), 4:3i (50 Mbps), 16:9i (25 Mbps), 4:3i (25 Mbps).
    Rec review function
    This function automatically rewinds the tape and plays back the last two seconds recorded, al-
    lowing recorded contents to be quickly checked.
    Playback function
    Playback pictures (black-and-white pictures) can be seen on the viewfinder screen. In addition,
    color playback pictures can be seen on a color monitor connected to the VIDEO OUT connector
    on the main unit.
    Built-in time code generator/reader
    Time code information can be recorded and played back on a dedicated subcode track.
    Locking of the time code to an external source
    The built-in time code generator can be locked to an external generator. Also, the built-in time
    code generator uses a lithium battery as its back-up power supply, allowing time codes to be
    backed up for approximately one year even if power is not supplied to the unit.
    Built-in DOLBY NR SystemF
    A Dolby B Noise Reduction System is built in for audio recording in the longitudinal direction.
    Successive shooting
    Images can be shot successively within an accuracy of 0 –o1 frame simply by pressing the VTR
    START button or the lens VTR button.
    FDolby noise reduction manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation.
    “Dolby” and the double-D symbol 0 are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation. 
    						
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    System Configuration
    Setup memory
    card
    SHL-064HSRVSMulti connector
    cable
    SHAN-C12TCA
    Carrying case
    AJ-HT900 Microphone kit
    AJ-MC700PShoulder
    belt Wireless
    microphone
    receiver
    WX-RA70026P/12P
    output
    adaptor
    AJ-YA900PVTR cable VTR
    Microphone holder
    AJ-MH700P
    Lens
    (Bayonet type)
    Fujinon/Canon
    Camera/VTR
    AJ-PD900W
    Battery case
    SHAN-B220
    Battery case
    AU-M402H
    Battery case/
    Battery holder
    AC adaptor
    AJ-B75Sony Battery
    BP-90
    BP-L60/BP-L90 Panasonic Battery
    AU-BP220
    Sony Battery
    NP-1
    Panasonic Battery
    AU-BP402
    Anton Bauer BatteryBattery
    charger
    AG-B425
    Rain cover
    SHAN-RC700
    Soft carrying
    case
    AJ-SC900
    Tripot mount
    adaptor
    SHAN-TM700
    Extension control
    unit
    AQ-EC1Cleaning tape
    AJ-CL12MP Cassette tape
    ÁM size cassette tape
    exclusively for
    DVCPRO 5w EVF
    WV-VF65B/C 5w EVF mount
    adaptor
    AJ-YA711 5w EVF
    AJ-VF53 5w EVF mount
    adaptor
    AJ-QVF900 
    						
    							–10–
    Controls and Their Functions
    Power Supply Section
    eBattery holder
    The battery pack (option) made by Anton Bauer is mounted onto this holder.
    fDC IN (external power input) connector (XLR, 4P)
    The AJ-B75 AC adaptor (option) is plugged into this socket when the unit is to be operated by
    AC power. An external battery is plugged in when an external battery is to be used to operate
    the unit.
    gBREAKER (circuit breaker) button
    In order to protect the equipment, the circuit breaker is tripped and the power is automatically
    turned off when an excessively high level of power flows inside. Upon completion of the inter-
    nal inspection and adjustments, push this button back in. The power will come back on pro-
    vided that there is no trouble inside the unit.
    hPOWER switch
    ON:Set to this position to turn on the unit’s power.
    OFF:Set to this position to turn off the unit’s power.
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