Panasonic Aj Sdc615 Operating Instructions Manual

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Procedure for shooting
From adjusting the white balance and black balance
to stopping the recording
1Select the filter to match the lighting conditions.
2-1If the white balance has been stored in the memory
ahead of time:
Set the WHITE BAL switch to “A” or “B.”
2-2If the white balance and/or black balance have not
been stored in the memory and there is no time to
adjust the white balance:
Set the WHITE BAL switch to PRST.
The white balance for the filter is achieved in
accordance with the setting position of the FILTER
control (outer).
2-3When adjusting the white balance on the spot:
Select the filter to match the lighting conditions, set the
WHITE BAL switch to “A” or “B” and adjust the white
balance as follows:
1Press the AUTO W/B BAL switch to the AWB
position and adjust the white balance.
2Press the AUTO W/B BAL switch to the ABB
position and adjust the black balance.
3Press the AUTO W/B BAL switch to the AWB
position and adjust the white balance again.
* For details on how to perform the adjustments, refer to “4-1-1
Adjusting the white balance” and “4-1-2 Adjusting the black
balance.”
3Point the camera at the subject, and adjust the focus and
zoom.
4When the electronic shutter is to be used, set the shutter
speed and operating mode.
* For further details, refer to “4-2 Setting the electronic shutter.”
5Press the VTR START button or lens VTR button to start
recording.
During recording, the REC lamp inside the viewfinder
lights.
6To stop the recording, press the VTR START button
again.
The REC lamp inside the viewfinder goes off.
From adjusting the white balance and black balance to stopping the recording
1 32-1, 2, 32-34 5, 6
Tape function buttons
During recording, the tape function buttons (EJECT, REW,
FF, PLAY/PAUSE and STOP) will not work. 
						

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3-3 Scene-to-scene continuity
Maintaining continuity from one scene to the next at an
accuracy of +1 frame or less can be assured simply by
pressing the VTR START button or VTR button on the lens
while the unit is in the rec-pause mode.
If the unit is in a mode other than rec-pause, the point at
which the scene-to-scene continuity is to be maintained must
be located before recording is started.
Scene-to-scene continuity during rec-pause
The scene-to-scene continuity timing is located automatically.
However, the time taken until the start of recording differs
depending on the setting of the VTR SAVE/STBY switch.
≥When the VTR SAVE/STBY switch is set to SAVE,
recording commences about two seconds after the VTR
START button is pressed.
≥When the VTR SAVE/STBY switch is set to STBY,
recording commences as soon as the VTR START button is
pressed.
Ensuring scene-to-scene continuity after the power
was turned off while the unit was in the rec-pause
mode
3-4 NEWS REC function 
The NEWS REC function is set using the NEWS REC MODE
item after opening the  screen from the
SYSTEM SETTING page by performing menu operations.
By controlling the VTR START button acknowledgment time
during recording (by up to 2 seconds), the time taken for the
unit to transfer from the recording mode to the rec-pause
mode can be delayed.
In other words, by controlling the VTR START button
operation 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
immediately after it was shut down temporarily.
SDC615
Ensuring scene-to-scene continuity at other times
Proceed as follows either after the tape has been allowed to
run or after the cassette has been ejected or when ensuring
continuity on a tape which has been recorded only in part.
1Switch the power back on.
2Press the VTR START button or lens VTR button to start
the recording.
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1While monitoring the viewfinder screen, press the
PLAY/PAUSE button to play back the tape.
2At the place on the tape where continuity is to be
maintained, press the PLAY/PAUSE (or STOP) button
again to stop the tape.
3Press the lens RET button.  It takes about two seconds to
complete the preparations for the scene-to-scene
continuity.
4Press the VTR START button or lens VTR button to start
the recording.
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It is also possible for the function of the VTR START button
or VTR button on the lens to be allocated to the USER
MAIN, USER1 or USER2 button.
For details, refer to “4-8-4 Allocating functions to the USER
MAIN, USER1 and USER2 buttons.”
Real-time video signals
Real-time audio signals
Recording on tapeREC
startREC
start REC/
pauseA
AB
BC
AC
C
t
When the NEWS REC function is ON When the NEWS REC function is OFF
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3-6 INTERVAL REC function
The AJ-SDC905  enables recording in intervals with
a minimum recording time in increments of one frame to be
conducted.
The AJ-SDC615  enables recording in intervals with
a recording time of 2 seconds or more to be conducted.
In order for this function to be used, it is necessary by
performing menu operations to open the 
screen from the SYSTEM SETTING page, select the interval
recording mode using the INTERVAL REC MODE item, and
set the recording time (REC TIME), interval pause time
(PAUSE TIME) and time required for shooting (TOTAL TAKE
TIME).  Upon completion of the settings, the total shooting
time (TOTAL REC TIME) is automatically calculated and
displayed.
The INTERVAL REC MODE item settings are described below.
OFF:Interval recording is not performed.
ON:Interval recording is performed.
ONE SHOT:
One-shot interval recording is performed for the time which
was selected by the REC TIME setting.
Procedure for shooting in the ON modes of
INTERVAL REC
SDC615
SDC905
1After performing the basic operations for shooting and
recording as set forth in “3-2 Basic procedures,” secure
the unit in such a way that it will not move.
2Press the unit’s VTR START button or the VTR button on the
lens.  Interval recording now starts.  When the set TOTAL
TAKE TIME has elapsed, recording is ended automatically.
As mentioned in “2-7 Display window and its displays,” “i”
flashes when the INTERVAL REC mode is selected.  As
soon as recording starts, “iREC” lights.  During rec-pause,
“iREC” flashes.  Exactly what mode is established in the
unit can be ascertained by observing these displays.
The same displays as the ones in the display window also
appear inside the viewfinder, and the TALLY lamp lights
while recording is underway.  Further, when the pause time
has been set to 2 minutes or more, the tally lamp blinks at 5
second intervals to inform the operator.  Further, when
pause time has been set to 2 minutes or more, the tally lamp
blinks at 5 second intervals to indicate when recording is
paused.  Under these conditions, the tally lamp will also flash
3 seconds before recording starts.
A
AB
BCReal-time video signals
Real-time audio signals
Real-time video signals
Real-time audio signals
What is recorded on the
tapePrevious cut
PRE-REC time setREC start
(recording start)REC pause
1
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N
N
t1t1
t2
t2
t1t1
t2
t1
N-1
N-1
What is recorded on the tape
iREC start Time baseREC TIME
(recording
time = t1)
TOTAL TAKE TIME
(time required for shooting)
TOTAL REC TIME
(time during which signals are recorded on tape)
PAUSE TIME
(pause time
= t2)
3-5 PRE-RECORDING function 
By always storing a few seconds’ worth (maximum of 6
seconds) of audio and video data shot by the camera, it is
possible to record video and audio signals a number of
seconds before recording is actually started by pressing the
VTR START button or the VTR button on the lens.
In order for this function to be used, it is necessary to open
the  screen from the SYSTEM SETTING
page and set the data storage time in the memory using the
PRE REC MODE item by performing menu operations.
The PRE REC MODE item settings are described below.
OFF:The PRE-RECORDING function is not activated.
0-6SEC:A value from 1 to 6 seconds is set as the length of
time for which the video and audio signals can be
recorded before the VTR START button or VTR
button on the lens is pressed.
SDC905

≥The data contained in the storage memory becomes
unstable immediately after the power is turned on,
immediately after the PRE REC MODE item setting is
selected or its set time has been changed, and immediately
after playback or rec-review has been performed.
Immediately after any of these operations, therefore, the
video and audio signals will not be pre-recorded for the
duration set when recording is started by pressing the VTR
START button or VTR button on the lens.
≥The video data and audio data are not stored in the storage
memory while playback or rec-review is being performed.
This means that the pre-recording will not include the video
and audio signals supplied during a playback or rec-review
operation.
≥Since it will take a few moments for recording to commence
when the unit is in the tape protection mode, the pictures
and sound will not be recorded at the time which has been
set.
≥The pre-recording function will not work when the
 screen is opened from the SYSTEM
SETTING page by performing menu operations and 1394 is
selected as the REC SIGNAL menu item setting.
≥When recording has been started, the time code (TCG)
display may remain in the hold status until it is possible for
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When recording is to be suspended at any time
Press the STOP button.  Recording is now suspended.
OWith the AJ-SDC905  , the tape may continue to
run since the unit will record the images stored in the
memory until the moment when the button is pressed.
When the recording is to be continued
Press the unit’s VTR START button or VTR button on the lens
once more.  Interval recording is now started again.
When the INTERVAL REC mode is to be exited
There are two ways to do this.
1) Set the unit’s POWER switch to OFF.
2) Perform a menu operation and select OFF as the
INTERVAL REC MODE item setting.
Procedure for shooting in the ONE SHOT mode
Follow the procedure below for shooting after the settings for
the interval recording mode have been completed.
SDC905
1After performing the basic operations for shooting and
recording as set forth in “3-2 Basic procedures,” secure
the unit in such a way that it will not move.
2Press the unit’s VTR START button or the VTR button on
the lens.  When the set REC TIME has elapsed, the
recording is ended automatically.
As mentioned in “2-7 Display window and its displays,” “i”
flashes when the INTERVAL REC mode is selected.  As
soon as recording starts, “iREC” lights.
When the recording ends, “iREC” flashes.
The same displays as the ones in the display window also
appear inside the viewfinder, and the TALLY lamp lights
while recording is underway.
When the recording is to be continued
Press the unit’s VTR START button or VTR button on the lens
once more.  One-shot recording is now started again.
When the ONE SHOT mode of INTERVAL REC is to
be exited
There are two ways to do this.
1) Set the unit’s POWER switch to OFF.
2) Perform a menu operation and select OFF as the
INTERVAL REC MODE item setting.
Checkpoints common to all INTERVAL REC modes
≥The interval recording function will not work when the
 screen is opened from the SYSTEM
SETTING page by performing menu operations and 1394 is
selected as the REC SIGNAL menu item setting.
≥Sound-related
Whether the sound is to be recorded or not during interval
recording is set by setting ON or OFF for the AUDIO REC
item on the  screen.
≥Tape function button-related
During interval recording, all the tape function buttons
(EJECT, REW, FF and PLAY/STILL) except STOP do not
work.
≥Starting recording quickly when unit is in pause mode
Selecting REC as the setting for one of either USER MAIN
or USER1/USER2 buttons in advance enables quick start
recording during pause mode when the set button is
pressed. Measurement of pause mode time is continued
even after quick start recording.
≥When the unit’s power was turned off during recording
If the unit’s POWER switch was set to the OFF position
during interval recording with the use of the memory, the
tape will continue to run in order to record the video signals
which were stored in the memory until the moment when
the POWER switch was set to OFF, and then the power will
automatically go off.
If the battery was removed, the DC cable was disconnected
or the power supplied through the AC adapter was cut off
during recording, those shots (up to 6 seconds) taken prior
to the moment concerned may not be recorded.  Bear this
in mind when the battery is to be replaced.
≥When the tape has run out during recording 
Bear in mind that if the tape has run out and stops during
interval recording with the use of the memory, those shots
(up to 6 seconds) taken prior to the moment when the tape
stopped may not be recorded.
≥With the AJ-SDC905  , if a PLAY, FF or REW
operation is performed after one-shot recording, the
operation will be performed after the images remaining in
the memory are written on the tape.
While the images are being recorded, the LED of the button
pressed (for play, FF or REW operation) will flash.
≥Concerning the time code display 
When recording has been started, the time code (TCG)
display may remain in the hold status until it is possible for
the time code (TCR) on the tape to be read.
SDC905
SDC905
SDC905
SDC905
Real-time video signals
Real-time audio signals
What is recorded on the tape Previous cut
iREC
start
A
t
A
REC TIME
(recording time = t1)
Time base 
						

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3-7 RETAKE function
The RETAKE function ensures continuity with the previous cut
on the tape when shooting is resumed.
It is set by opening the  screen from the
SYSTEM SETTING page and selecting ON as the setting for
the RETAKE MODE item by performing menu operations.
The RETAKE MODE item settings are described below.
ON:The retake operation is performed when the RET button
on the lens is pressed while the MODE CHECK button
is held down.
OFF:The RETAKE function does not operate.
If, when the rec-pause mode is established upon completion
of the recording or the stop mode is established afterwards,
the RET button on the lens is pressed while the MODE
CHECK button is held down, the tape will be rewound to the
approximate start point (a position advanced by 10 or so
frames from the recording start) of the final image that was
last recorded, and the rec-pause mode will be established.
If there is some leeway in the shooting time and a “NG”
condition has been clearly identified, recording can be started
from this point, and the cut in the NG area will be deleted.
This function is particularly useful for cutting the amount of
time taken for copying onto work tapes and other such
economical operations.
3-9 Normal playback and playback at
different speeds
Black-and-white playback images can be viewed in the
viewfinder by pressing the PLAY button.  At the same time,
color playback images can be viewed if a color video monitor
is connected to the unit’s VIDEO OUT connector and MON
OUT connector.
≥In order to view these images, the OUTPUT SEL switch on
the side panel must be set to the VTR position.
In addition, when the FF and REW buttons are used, the
images can be played back at different speeds by establishing
the cue mode (PLAY + FF), review mode (PLAY + REW),
high-speed fast forward playback mode (FF) or high-speed
rewind playback mode (REW).
3-8 Rec-review function
When recording is temporarily stopped and the lens RET
button is pressed, the last two seconds of the tape are
automatically rewound, and the playback pictures on this part
of the tape appear on the viewfinder screen.  This makes it
possible to check whether recording was performed properly.
After the two seconds of the tape have been played back, the
unit is again set to the recording start standby mode.
If the RET button is held down, a maximum of 10 seconds of
the tape is rewound and played back.
The RET button function can be allocated by opening the
 screen from the OPERATION page and
selecting settings for the USER MAIN SW, USER1 SW and
USER2 SW items by performing menu operations.

≥The rec-review function cannot be used unless recording
lasts for one or more seconds.
≥If the OUTPUT SEL switch on the side panel is at the VTR
position during the rec-review operation, the rec-review
images are output not only to the viewfinder but to the video
output connectors (VIDEO OUT connector and MON OUT
connector) as well.  Bear in mind that if back-up images are
being recorded by a backup VTR that has been connected,
these rec-review images will end up being recorded.
When the RETAKE function is to be exited
There are two ways to do this.
1) Set the unit’s POWER switch to OFF.
2) Perform a menu operation and select OFF as the
RETAKE MODE item setting.
Direction of tape travel
Approx. 10 frames
Cut 1 Cut 2
Cut 1 Cut 2Cut 3
Cut 3 Cut 4
Direction of tape travel
Playback of recorded section
Recording section
2 to 10 sec.No recorded or already recorded section
Rec-pause
Rec-pause
Rec-review operation 
						

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In order to achieve images with a consistently high picture
quality with this unit, it is necessary to adjust the black balance
and white balance as the individual conditions demand.  To
achieve a higher picture quality, it is recommended that the
adjustments be performed in the following sequence: AWB
(white balance adjustment) >ABB (black balance
adjustment) >AWB (white balance adjustment).
4-1 Adjusting the white balance and
black balance
4-1-1 Adjusting the white balance
The white balance must always be re-adjusted when the
lighting conditions have changed.
The white balance is adjusted automatically by following the
steps below.
White balance detection area
The white balance detection area setting can be changed to
90%, 50% or 25% by opening the  screen from the OPERATION page and selecting the
desired setting for the AWB AREA item by performing menu
operations.
The factory setting is 25%.
1Set the switches as shown in the figure.
2Select the FILTER control setting in accordance with the
lighting conditions.

For examples of the FILTER control settings, refer to “2-3
Shooting and recording/playback function section.”
3Erect a white pattern at a place with the same conditions
as the source of light illuminating the subject, zoom in,
and shoot the white of the pattern on the screen.  A white
object (such as a white cloth or white wall) near the
subject may be used as a substitute for the white pattern.
The size of the white object required is shown in the
figure below.

≥Take care to keep high-brightness spots off the screen.
≥Shoot white objects in the center of the screen.
4Adjust the lens aperture.
5Set the AUTO W/B BAL switch to AWB, and then release
it.
The switch returns to the center, and the white balance is
automatically adjusted.

When the AUTO W/B BAL switch is pressed again to the
AWB side when the white balance is being adjusted
automatically (AWB ACTIVE), the adjustment operation
will stop.
The adjusted value in this case is the value before
automatic adjustment was performed.
6While the adjustment is in progress, the following
message appears on the viewfinder screen.
At least one-fourth of the screen width
At least one-fourth of
the screen height
AWB ACTIVE
7Adjustment is completed in several seconds.  (A message
similar to the one shown in the figure below now appears.)
The adjustment value is automatically saved in the
memory (A or B) which was set in step 1.
AWB A OK 3.2K
8The message shown in the figure below appears when
the color temperature of the subject falls below 2300 K or
rises above 9900 K.
The downward pointing arrow indicates that the color
temperature is lower than the display temperature;
conversely, an upward pointing arrow indicates that the it
is higher than the display temperature.
AWB A OK 2.3K 
m
90%
50%
25%
FILTER control
WHITE BAL: A or B OUTPUT: CAM GAIN: Normally 0 dB
Set to a more suitable gain level
if it is too dark.
AUTO W/B BAL switch:
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When there is no time to adjust the white balance
Set the WHITE BAL switch to PRST.  The white balance for
the filter is achieved in accordance with the setting position of
the FILTER control (outer).
When the white balance cannot be adjusted
automatically
When the white balance adjustment was not completed
correctly, one of the following error messages will appear on
the viewfinder screen.  When an error message is displayed,
take the recommended action, and try adjusting the white
balance again.  If the error message persists even after
repeated attempts, the inside of the unit must be inspected.
For details, contact your nearest service center or your dealer.
Auto tracking white balance setting
This unit comes with an auto tracking white balance (ATW)
function for automatically tracking the white balance of the
images in accordance with the lighting conditions.  This
function can be set in WHITE BAL switch B.
Open the  screen from the
OPERATION page and select ATW for the  item by
performing menu operations.
The ATW function can also be allocated to the USER MAIN,
USER1 or USER2 button.  For details, refer to “4-8-4
Allocating functions to the USER MAIN, USER1 and USER2
buttons.”
To release the auto tracking white balance
Either press again the USER button to which ATW has been
allocated or select a different position for the WHITE BAL
switch.
#< WHITE BALANCE MODE >
FILTER INH      :ON
SHOCKLESS AWB   :NORMAL
AWB AREA        :25%
AWB&ABB OFFSET  :OFF
AWB A           :MEM
COLOR TEMP A    :3200K
AWB B           :MEM
COLOR TEMP B    :3200K
ATW SPEED       :NORMAL

This function is not meant to give a 100% guarantee for the
accuracy of the white balance.
Some leeway has been given to both the function’s ability to
track changes in the lighting conditions and the accuracy with
which the white balance is tracked.  For this reason, handle
the function carefully.
Viewfinder screen displays relating to the white
balance
For details, refer to “4-7 Viewfinder screen status displays.”
Messages relating to white balance adjustment
Error
messageMeaning Recommended action
Select a suitable filter.
COLOR TEMP.
HIGHColor temperature is too
high.
Select a suitable filter. COLOR TEMP.
LOWColor temperature is too
low.
Increase the amount of light
or increase the gain. LOW LIGHT There is not enough light.
Reduce the amount of light
or reduce the gain. LEVEL OVER There is too much light.
Check the filter selector
control. CHECK FILTERThe setting position of the
filter selector control is not
correct.
The shooting conditions
may be unstable.  If flicker
occurs, engage the shutter
and shoot again under
stable conditions. TIME OVERAWB was not completed
within the allotted time.
White balance memories
The values stored in the memories are retained even after the
unit’s power has been turned off until the white balance is
next adjusted.  There are two sets of white balance memories,
A and B.
When ON has been selected (initial setting) as the setting for
the FILTER INH item on the 
screen opened from the OPERATION page by performing
menu operations, the number of memories is limited to one in
A and one in B.  In this case, the memory contents are not
coupled with the CC filter.
When FILTER INH is set to OFF, the adjustment values for
each CC filter can be automatically saved in the memories
corresponding to the WHITE BAL switch settings (A or B).
This unit contains four filters so that a total of 8 (4a2)
adjustment values are saved.
Note that when VAR has been selected for AWB A and AWB
B items of the  screen, the values
will be the fixed color temperature settings established with
the COLOR TEMP A and COLOR TEMP B settings and they
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≥Check that the lens connector has been connected and
that the lens aperture is set to CLOSE.
≥While the black balance is being adjusted, the aperture
is automatically set to the light-shielding status.
≥While the black balance is being adjusted, the gain
selector circuit is switched automatically.
Flicker or noise may appear on the viewfinder screen,
but this is not indicative of malfunctioning.
≥If the black shading is still unsatisfactory although the
“ABB OK” message is displayed, perform menu
operations to open the  screen
from the MAINTENANCE page, move the arrow mark
(>) to the DETECTION item, press the JOG dial
button, and proceed with the black shading adjustment.
If the ABB switch is held down for 5 or more seconds,
the black shading can be automatically adjusted after
the ABB operation. (See the SHD.ABB SW CTL item
under “7-5-5 SW MODE.”)
≥If the AUTO W/B BAL switch is pushed down to the
ABB position again while the black balance is being
automatically adjusted (ABB ACTIVE), the adjustment
will be aborted.
The adjusted value in this case is the value before
automatic adjustment was performed.
Black balance memory
The values stored in the memory are retained even after the
unit’s power has been turned off.4-1-2 Adjusting the black balance
The black balance needs to be adjusted in the following
cases:
≥When the unit is used for the first time
≥When the unit is used after it has not been used for a
prolonged period of time
≥When the unit is used in an ambient temperature which has
fluctuated significantly
≥When the value selected for the gain switch has been
changed
≥When the super gain setting has been performed using the
USER MAIN, USER1 or USER2 button
≥When the gamma ON/OFF setting has been changed
1Set the switches as shown in the figure.
2Set the AUTO W/B BAL switch to the ABB position, and
then release it.
The switch returns to the center, and the adjustment is
performed.
3While the adjustment is in progress, the following
message appears on the viewfinder screen.

While the adjustment is in progress, the lens aperture is
automatically set to CLOSE.
AUTO W/B BAL switch:
Use this to execute ABB.OUTPUT: CAM
ABB ACTIVE
4Adjustment is completed in several seconds.  (A message
similar to the one shown in the figure below now appears.)
The adjustment value is automatically saved in the
memory.
ABB OK 
						

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4-2 Setting the electronic shutter
This section describes the unit’s electronic shutter, its settings
and operations.
4-2-1 Shutter modes
The table below lists the shutter modes in which the unit’s
electronic shutter can be used as well as the shutter speeds
which can be selected.
Mode Shutter speed Applications
For shooting fast-moving subjects
clearly.
For improving the vertical
resolution.
Standard
SUPER VPOSITION1 - 6
For shooting monitor screens with
a vertical scanning frequency
exceeding 60 Hz in a way that
minimizes the pattern of horizontal
lines. SYNCHRO
SCANWithin the 60.3Hz to249.7Hz range

ONo matter in which mode the electronic shutter is used, the
higher the shutter speed, the lower the camera’s sensitivity.
OWhen the aperture is in the automatic mode, it will
increasingly open and the depth of focus will become
shallower as the shutter speed is increased.
OThe electronic shutter will not function when the cumulative
gain-boosting DS. GAIN (digital super gain) mode is in use.
4-2-2 Setting the shutter mode and speed
The shutter speeds used in the shutter mode are set by
switching the SHUTTER switch.
The shutter speeds in the SYNCHRO SCAN mode can easily
be changed using the SYNCHRO SCAN (+ and -) buttons on
the side panel.
Open the  screen and  screen from the OPERATION page by performing
menu operations.  It is now possible to restrict the shutter
speed selection range to the required range beforehand
and/or select whether to use the SYNCHRO SCAN mode and
SUPER V mode beforehand.
Once selected, the shutter speed is retained even after the
unit’s power has been turned off.
#< SHUTTER SPEED >
SYNCHRO SCAN  :ON
SUPER V       :OFF
POSITION1     :ON
POSITION2     :ON
POSITION3     :ON
POSITION4     :ON
POSITION5     :ON
POSITION6     :ON
#< SHUTTER SELECT >
SUPER V MODE   :FRM1
POSITION1 SEL  :1/100
POSITION2 SEL  :1/120
POSITION3 SEL  :1/250
POSITION4 SEL  :1/500
POSITION5 SEL  :1/1000
POSITION6 SEL  :1/2000
1Press the SHUTTER switch from ON to SEL.
SHUTTER switch
2Press the SHUTTER switch to the SEL position again,
and repeat this until the desired mode or speed is
displayed.
When all the modes and speeds are displayed, the
display will change in the sequence shown below.

Since the factory setting for the SUPER V mode is OFF,
there is no display at this setting.  To designate the mode,
open the  screen from the
OPERATION page and select ON for the SUPER V item
setting by performing menu operations.
Viewfinder screen displays relating to the shutter
For details, refer to “4-7 Viewfinder screen status displays.”
POSITION1POSITION2POSITION3POSITION4POSITION5POSITION6
Standard mode
SUPER V
modeSYNCHRO SCAN
mode 
						

							Chapter 4  Adjustments and settings for recording
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4-3 Selecting the recording signals
and recording system
With this unit, both the signals to be recorded and the
recording format can be selected.
4-3-1 Selecting the recording signals
Open the  screen from the SYSTEM
SETTING page and select the signals to be recorded using
the CAMERA MODE item by performing menu operations.
Items to be set and what is set
The signals to be recorded are selected using REC SIGNAL.
CAM:The signals from the camera are recorded.
VIDEO:The signals from the GENLOCK IN connector are
recorded.
The images may be disrupted when the signals
from the GENLOCK IN connector are non-standard
signals.
1394:The signals from the DVCPRO connector are
recorded.
Bear the following points in mind when 1394 is selected
as the setting.
OConnect the unit to external units on a 1-on-1 basis.
OThe sound is recorded using the audio signals supplied to
the DVCPRO connector but its input level cannot be
adjusted.
At a time like this, nothing is recorded on the cue track.
OThe cue signals cannot be input or output.
OWhen the TCG switch is at the F-RUN position, the time
code supplied to the DVCPRO connector is recorded.
OWhen the TCG switch is at the R-RUN position, the
recording is performed using the time code which has been
recorded on the tape.
OWhen EXT is selected as the UB MODE item setting on the
 screen by performing menu operations, the user
bits which are supplied to the DVCPRO connector are
recorded.
OThe user bits which are supplied to the DVCPRO
connector are recorded in the vertical blanking period
regardless of the VITC UB MODE item setting.
OIt is not possible to record the time code which is supplied
to the TC IN connector.
OThe time code which is output from the TC OUT connector
is not synchronized with the video output signals or the
output signals from the DVCPRO connector.
OThe signals which are output from the VIDEO OUT
connector, MON OUT connector or AUDIO OUT connector
differ from the actual signals.  Use them for monitoring
purposes.
OIt is not possible to use the GENLOCK IN connector to
achieve synchronization with the external reference signal.
OThe signals may be disrupted when the power of the
connected units is switched from ON to OFF or vice versa
or when the interface cable is connected or disconnected.
OIt may take several seconds for the system to stabilize
immediately after the input signals are switched or
immediately after the operation mode is changed, for
instance.  
Wait until the system has stabilized before proceeding with
recording.
OSupply normal playback speed (1kspeed) signals.  When
playback signals of any other speed are supplied, the
images and sound may not be recorded properly.
OThe pre-recording function  and Interval REC
function do not work.
OCharacters other than the ones that are used in the menus
are not displayed on the viewfinder screen and output
images.
Similarly, the same are not displayed when VIDEO is
selected.
SDC905
1Press the SHUTTER switch from ON to SEL to establish
the SYNCHRO SCAN mode.
2In the SYNCHRO SCAN mode, it is possible to change
the shutter speed continuously within a range from 1/60.3
sec. to 1/249.7 sec. by operating the SYNCHRO SCAN (+
and –) buttons.
4-2-3 Setting the synchro scan mode
Proceed with operation by following the steps below.
SYNCHRO SCAN (+ and –) buttons
SHUTTER switch
#< SYSTEM MODE >
REC SIGNAL     :CAM
REC MODE       :16:9/50M
SET UP 50      :7.5%A
SET UP 25      :7.5%A
PB MODE        :AUTO
REC TALLY      :RED
SDC905
#< SYSTEM MODE >
REC SIGNAL     :CAM
ASPECT         :16:9
SET UP         :7.5%A
PB MODE        :AUTO
REC TALLY      :RED
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