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    Chapter 5  Preparation
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    1Attach the lens to the camera.
    At this stage, do not forget to connect the lens cable.
    2Set the lens aperture to manual and open the aperture.
    3Set the lighting in such a way that the appropriate video
    output level is achieved at a distance of about 3 meters
    away from the chart used for the flange back adjustment.
    If the video level is too high, use the filters and shutter.
    5Set the zoom ring to the telephoto position either
    manually or electrically.
    6Shoot the chart used for the flange back adjustment, and
    turn the distance ring to adjust the focus.
    8Repeat steps 5to 7until the focus is adjusted at both the
    telephoto and wide-angle positions.
    9Tighten the screw securing the F.f ring.
    7Set the zoom ring to the wide-angle position, and turn the
    F.f ring to adjust the focus.
    Take care not to move the distance ring during this
    process.
    4Loosen the screw securing the F.f (flange focus) ring.
    
    On some lenses, this may be marked as F.b (flange back)
    ring.
    Approx.
    3 meters
    Adjusting the lens flange
    If the subject is not focused properly in the telephoto and
    wide-angle modes during zoom operations, adjust the flange
    back (distance from the lens mounting surface to the image-
    forming surface).
    Once this adjustment is done, it need not be redone unless
    the lens is replaced.
    
    For details on the adjustment method and lens positions, refer
    also to the operating instructions that accompany the lens.
    #< VF DISPLAY >
    DISP CONDITION      :NORMAL
    DISP MODE           :3
    VF OUT              :Y
    VF DTL              :3
    ZEBRA1 DETECT       :070%
    ZEBRA2 DETECT       :085%
    ZEBRA2              :SPOT
    LOW LIGHT LVL       :35%
    ECU MENU DISP.      :OFF
    50M INDICATOR.      :OFF
    MARKER/CHAR LVL     :50%
    Adjusting the white shading of the lens
    The white shading is adjusted as follows.
    
    Coloring may occur in the vertical direction near where the
    lens aperture is open even when the white shading has been
    adjusted.  This is something that is inherent to lenses and
    optical systems and is therefore not indicative of a failure or
    malfunctioning.
    2Set the electronic shutter to OFF and the gain to “L (0
    dB).”
    1Attach the lens to the camera.
    At this stage, do not forget to connect the lens cable.
    4Perform a menu operation to open the  screen
    from the PAINT page, and check that “STD” is selected
    as the GAMMA MODE SEL item setting.  Then open the
     screen from the VF page, check that the
    settings selected for the ZEBRA1 DETECT item, ZEBRA2
    DETECT item and ZEBRA2 item match the settings
    shown in the figure below.  If they differ, make the
    appropriate changes, and then close the menu screen.
    3If the extender is attached to the lens, release the
    extender function.
    5Set the ZEBRA switch on the viewfinder to ON.
    6Shoot a white sheet of paper with no unevenness of
    color.
    
    Since fluorescent lights, mercury lamps and other such
    kinds of lighting tend to flicker, use a light source which is
    free from flicker such as sunlight or a halogen lamp.
    7Set the lens aperture control to manual, and adjust it so
    that the zebra pattern covers the whole screen.  Check
    that the lens aperture is between F4 and F11.
    
    ≥The zebra pattern will not cover the whole screen if
    there is any unevenness in the lighting.  In this case,
    make adjustments to the position of the lighting, etc.
    ≥Make adjustments to the position of the lighting, etc.
    also when the lens aperture is not between F4 and F11.
    ≥Be absolutely sure to leave the electronic shutter at
    OFF. 
    						
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    Chapter 5  Preparation
    < LENS FILE >
    #FILE NO.          :1
    READ
    WRITE
    TITLE : ************
    1:              5:
    2:              6:
    3:              7:
    4:              8:
    < WHITE SHADING >
    CORRECT           :ON
    #DETECTION(V.SAW)
    81Set the WHITE BAL selector switch to “A” or “B,” and
    use the AUTO W/B BAL switch to adjust the white
    balance automatically (AWB).
    2Use the AUTO W/B BAL switch to adjust the black
    balance automatically (ABB).
    3Again, use the AUTO W/B BAL switch to adjust the
    white balance automatically (AWB).
    9Repeat step 7.
    10Perform a menu operation to open the  screen from the MAINTENANCE page.
    11Turn the JOG dial button to move the arrow (cursor) to
    the DETECTION (V.SAW) item, and press the JOG dial
    button to execute white shading compensation.
    12When the JOG dial button is pressed, the following
    message appears.
    DETECT?
    YES
    #NO
    13Turn the JOG dial button to move the arrow (cursor) to
    YES, and press the JOG dial button.
    ACTIVE now appears on the screen.  This indicates that
    the white shading is now being automatically
    compensated.  Upon completion of the adjustments, W-
    SHD OK is displayed.
    
    Depending on the KNEE settings, “LEVEL OVER” may
    appear on the screen and white shading compensation
    may not be possible.  If this is the case, either stop down
    the lens or set the AUTO KNEE OUTPUT switch to OFF,
    then perform a menu operation to open the
     screen from the PAINT screen, select
    “OFF” as the MANUAL KNEE item setting, and repeat
    steps 4 through 9.  After “W-SHD OK” has appeared on
    the display, select “ON” again as the MANUAL KNEE
    item setting.
    14If the extender is attached to the lens, turn on the
    extender function or, alternatively, if the ratio converter is
    attached, turn on the ratio converter function.  In either
    case, repeat steps 
    7through 13.
    The compensation values for 3 patterns--namely, when
    the lens extender is used, when the ratio converter is
    used and when neither the lens extender nor ratio
    converter is used--are stored in the unit as the data of
    one lens file.
    This now completes the white shading adjustments.
    The adjustment values are now stored in the non-volatile
    memory so that even when the unit’s power is turned off,
    there will be no further need to perform the white shading
    adjustment.
    Storing the lens file data
    The white shading adjustment values can be stored in the unit
    as lens file data.
    Selecting the file No.
    1Perform a menu operation to open the  screen
    from the FILE page, and turn the JOG dial button to move
    the arrow (cursor) to the FILE NO. item.
    2When the JOG dial button is pressed, the file number
    starts flashing.  Turn the JOG dial button and select the
    lens file (1 to 8) in which the data is to be stored.
    3Press the JOG dial button to enter the lens file.
    < LENS FILE >
    FILE NO.          :1
    READ
    WRITE
    #TITLE : ************
    1:              5:
    2:              6:
    3:              7:
    4:              8:
    Giving a title to the selected file NO.
    4Turn the JOG dial button to move the arrow (cursor) to
    the “TITLE:” item. 
    						
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    < LENS FILE >
    FILE NO.          :1
    READ
    WRITE
    TITLE : ************
    1:              5:
    2:              6:
    3:              7:
    4:              8:
    ;
    5When the JOG dial button is pressed, the arrow (cursor)
    moves to the title input area, and the input mode is
    established.
    9When the characters have been input, turn the JOG dial
    button to move the arrow (cursor) to the “:” position.
    6Press the JOG dial button again and turn it until the
    character to be set is displayed.
    When the button is turned, the character displayed is
    switched in the following sequence:
    Space: ∑
    7
    letters: A—Z
    7
    numbers: 0—9
    7
    symbols: ’, >, 
    						
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    Chapter 5  Preparation
    5-4 Audio input signal
    preparations
    Prepare to connect the audio components which will supply
    the audio signals to the unit.
    5-4-1 When using the front
    microphone
    The microphone of the AJ-MC700P mic kit (optional
    accessory) can be attached to the viewfinder.
    5-4-2 When using an external
    microphone
    First attach the AJ-MH700P mic holder (optional accessory).
    1Open the mic holder.
    1Remove the screws used to attach the mic holder.
    2Attach the mic holder to the main unit using the screws
    provided with the AJ-MH700P mic holder.
    3Attach the microphone to the mic holder, and tighten the
    locking screw.
    4Connect the microphone’s connecting cable to the MIC IN
    jack on the camera.
    2Attach the microphone, and tighten the locking screw.
    3Connect the microphone’s connecting cable to the MIC IN
    jack on the camera.
    4Set the AUDIO IN switch or switches to “FRONT” in
    accordance with the audio channel or channels whose
    sound is to be recorded.
    5Set the AUDIO IN switch or switches to “FRONT” in
    accordance with the audio channel or channels whose
    sound is to be recorded.
    Locking
    screw
    MIC IN jack
    AUDIO IN
    switches
    Screws provided with mic holder
    Locking screw 
    						
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    5-4-3 When using a wireless
    receiver
    When using an externally connected wireless
    receiver
    Attach the wireless receiver when a wireless system is to be
    used.
    5-4-4 When using an audio
    component
    1Attach the wireless receiver to the camera attachment.
    1Connect the AUDIO IN connectors on the camera with
    the audio component using the XLR cable.
    1Remove the slot cover, insert the wireless receiver, and
    screw it down.
    2Set the AUDIO IN switch or switches for the channel or
    channels to which the audio component has been
    connected to “REAR.”
    2Set the AUDIO IN switches to WIRELESS for the audio
    channels whose audio signals are to be recorded.
    3Set the LINE/MIC/+48V selector switch on the rear panel
    to “LINE.”
    2Align the grooves in the camera attachment with the pins
    on the battery case, etc. to attach the wireless receiver.
    3Connect the AUDIO IN connectors on the camera with
    the wireless receiver using the XLR cable.
    4Set the AUDIO IN switch or switches for the channel or
    channels to which the XLR cable has been connected to
    “REAR.”
    5Set the LINE/MIC/+48V selector switch on the rear panel
    to “MIC.”
    When detaching the wireless receiver, push up the lever
    on the bottom panel of the camera attachment to
    disengage it.
    
    For details on the operations and other aspects of the
    wireless receiver, refer to the operating instructions which
    accompany the receiver.
    Wireless receiver
    Camera attachment Audio output connectors
    AUDIO IN connectors
    AUDIO IN switchesXLR cable
    When using a UniSlot®wireless receiver
    AUDIO IN connectors
    AUDIO IN switchesLINE/MIC/+48V
    selector switch 
    						
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    Chapter 5  Preparation
    Slide lever
    1Mount the tripod attachment on the tripod.
    
    Take account of the center of gravity of the unit and that of the
    tripod attachment when selecting the attachment hole.  Check
    that the diameter of the hole selected matches the diameter of
    the tripod head screw.
    2Mount the unit on the tripod attachment.
    Tripod head Tripod attachment
    Shoulder belt
    The tab opens
    when it is
    pressed.
    To disengage the shoulder belt, press the tabs.
    
    Check that the shoulder belt is attached securely.
    5-5 Mounting the unit on a
    tripod
    Use the tripod attachment to mount the unit on a tripod.
    5-7 Adjusting the position of
    the shoulder pad
    The shoulder pad can be moved while the slide lever is held
    down.  Its position can be adjusted in 3 mm steps (up to max.
    of 10 steps or 30 mm) in either the front or back direction.
    While holding down the slide lever, move the shoulder pad
    toward the front or back to the optimum shooting position.
    Tripod attachment
    Slide the unit along the groove toward the front until it clicks
    into place.
    Detaching the unit from the tripod attachment
    Red lever
    While pushing down the red lever, move the black lever in the
    direction of the arrow and slide the unit toward the back to
    remove it.
    
    If the pin of the tripod attachment fails to return to its original
    position after the unit has been detached, again move the
    black lever in the direction of the arrow while pushing down
    the red lever, and return the pin to its original position.  Bear
    in mind that the unit cannot be attached if the pin remains in
    the center.
    Black lever
    5-6Attaching the shoulder belt 
    						
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    5-8 Attaching the rain cover
    Example showing use of the SHAN-RC700 rain
    cover
    ≥Before connecting or disconnecting the dedicated cable, be
    absolutely sure to set the POWER switches on the unit and
    the AJ-EC3P to OFF.
    ≥If the ECU DATA SAVE item on the  screen is
    set to OFF, the camera related settings among the
    adjustments and settings performed using the AJ-EC3P will
    be erased when the unit’s POWER switch is set to OFF. In
    addition, it will not be possible to write this data to the setup
    card.
    It is however possible for the menu content settings to be
    written on the setup card.
    When the unit is connected once again to the AJ-EC3P, the
    settings of the AJ-EC3P are restored.
    ≥When ON has been selected as the ECU DATA SAVE item
    setting on the  screen, the adjustments and
    settings performed using the AJ-EC3P will not be erased
    even when the unit’s POWER switch is set to the OFF
    position.
    ≥The unit’s USER switch does not function when the AJ-
    EC3P is connected.
    ≥When the AJ-EC3P is used to control the unit’s shutter, the
    shutter speed settings on the unit’s menu are used rather
    than the shutter speeds engraved on the AJ-EC3P.  The
    correspondence between the shutter speed indications on
    the AJ-EC3P and the unit’s shutter speed settings are
    shown in the table below.
    5-9Connecting the extension
    control unit (AJ-EC3P)
    By connecting the AJ-EC3P extension control unit (optional
    accessory), some of the functions can be operated by remote
    control.
    When the AJ-EC3P is connected and the POWER switches
    on the unit and AJ-EC3P are set to ON, the unit is
    automatically set to the remote control mode.
    Tighten the cord.
    Close using the fastener.Close using the fastener.
    AJ-65∫1
    ECU connector
    AJ-EC3P Dedicated cable
    AJ-EC3P shutter speed indication Unit shutter speed setting
    100 (60) POSITION1
    120 POSITION2
    250 POSITION3
    500 POSITION4
    1000
    POSITION5
    2000 POSITION6
    5-10Attaching the FRONT
    AUDIO LEVEL control knob
    When the FRONT AUDIO LEVEL control is to be operated
    frequently, the accessory knob can be attached to make it
    easier to operate the control.
    FRONT AUDIO
    LEVEL controlKnob (accessory)
    Screw
    Index
    marksScrew
    (accessory)
    Remove the screw at the center of the FRONT AUDIO LEVEL
    control, and secure the accessory knob to the control and unit
    behind using the same screw (accessory).  Make sure that the
    index mark on the knob side is aligned with the index mark on
    the control side.
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    Chapter 6  Maintenance and inspections
    6-1 Inspections prior to
    shooting
    Before setting off for a shooting session, perform the following
    inspections to verify that the system is functioning correctly.  It
    is recommended that a color video monitor be used to check
    the images.
    6-1-1 Preparation for inspections6-1-2 Inspecting the camera unit
    1Insert a fully charged battery.
    1Set the zoom to the motorized zoom mode, and check its
    operations in this mode.
    Check that the image changes when the zoom is set to
    the telephoto and wide-angle positions.
    2Set the zoom to the manual zoom mode, and check its
    operations in this mode.
    Turn the manual zoom lever, and check that the image
    changes when the zoom is set to the telephoto and wide-
    angle positions.
    3Set the aperture to the auto adjustment mode, point the
    lens at some objects with different brightness levels, and
    check that the auto aperture adjustment works.
    4Set the aperture to the manual adjustment mode, turn the
    aperture ring, and check that the manual aperture is
    adjusted.
    5While holding down the auto instantaneous aperture
    adjustment button, point the lens at some objects with
    different brightness levels, and check that the auto
    instantaneous aperture adjustment function works.
    6Return the aperture to the auto adjustment mode, switch
    the GAIN switch setting to L, M and H, and check that:
    ≥The aperture is adjusted for objects of the same
    brightness level in tandem with the switching of the gain
    setting.
    ≥The gain displayed on the viewfinder screen is switched
    in tandem with the switching of the gain setting.
    7When a lens with an extender has been installed, set the
    extender to the operating position, and check that it works
    properly.
    2Set the POWER switch to ON, and check that the HUMID
    display has not come on and that at least 5 segments of
    the BATTERY display are lighted.
    ≥If the HUMID display has come on, wait until it goes off.
    ≥If fewer than 5 segments of the BATTERY display have
    lighted, replace the battery with one having an adequate
    charge.
    4After checking the following points, insert the cassette
    tape and close the cassette holder.
    ≥The cassette tape must not be set to the accidental
    erasure prevention mode.
    ≥There must be no tape slack.
    ≥The tape must be free from condensation.
    3Check that there are no cables near the cassette holder
    or top panel, and then press the EJECT button to open
    the cassette holder.
    1
    2
    3, 4 
    						
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    6
    Chapter 6  Maintenance and inspections
    6-1-3 Inspecting the VTR unit
    Perform all the steps outlined in section “1. Tape travel
    inspection” through section “4. Earphone and speaker
    inspection” one after the other.
    1. Tape travel inspection
    1Set the VTR SAVE/STBY switch to SAVE, and check that
    the VTR SAVE lamp inside the viewfinder lights.
    2Set the VTR SAVE/STBY switch to STBY, and check that
    the VTR SAVE lamp goes off.
    3Set the TCG switch to R-RUN.
    4Set the DISPLAY switch to CTL.
    5Press the unit’s VTR START button, and check that:
    ≥The tape reels rotate.
    ≥The figure shown on the counter display changes.
    ≥The REC lamp inside the viewfinder lights.
    ≥The RF and SERVO displays do not appear in the
    display window.
    6Press the unit’s VTR START button again.  Check that
    the tape stops and the REC lamp inside the viewfinder
    goes off.
    7Use the lens VTR button to check the same operations as
    in steps 5and 6.
    8Press the RESET button, and check that “00:00:00:00”
    appears on the counter display.
    9Set the LIGHT switch to ON, and check that the display
    window illuminates.
    10Press the REW button, and after the tape has been
    rewound for a few seconds, press the PLAY/PAUSE
    button.
    Check that the tape is recorded, played back and
    rewound properly.
    11Press the FF button, and check that the tape is fast
    forwarded properly.
    2. Automatic audio level adjustment function
    inspection
    1Set the AUDIO SELECT CH1 and CH2 switch to AUTO.
    2Set the AUDIO IN CH1 and CH2 switches to FRONT.
    3Point the microphone connected to the MIC IN jack at a
    suitable sound source, and check that the changes in the
    level displays for both CH1 and CH2 reflect the changes
    in the strength of the sound.
    3. Manual audio level adjustment function
    inspection
    1Set the AUDIO IN CH1 and CH2 switches to FRONT.
    2Set the AUDIO SELECT CH1 and CH2 switch to MAN.
    3Turn the AUDIO LEVEL CH1 and CH2 controls.
    Check that when they are turned clockwise, the level
    displays increase.
    4. Earphone and speaker inspection
    1Set the VTR SAVE/STBY switch to STBY.
    2Turn the MONITOR control, and check that the speaker
    volume changes.
    3Connect the earphones to the PHONES jack.
    Check that the sound from the speaker is muted, and that
    the microphone’s sound is heard in the earphones.
    4Turn the MONITOR control, and check that the earphone
    volume changes. 
    						
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    Chapter 6  Maintenance and inspections
    5. Inspection using external microphones
    1Connect external microphones to the AUDIO IN CH1 and
    CH2 jacks.
    2Set the AUDIO IN CH1 and CH2 switches to REAR.
    3Set the LINE/MIC/+48V selector switch on the back panel
    to MIC or +48V in accordance with the external mic’s
    power supply type.
    MIC :Internal power supply mic.
    +48V :External power supply mic.
    4Point the microphones at the sound source, and check
    that the changes in the audio levels displayed on the
    audio level meter of the display window and in the
    viewfinder reflect the changes in the strength of the
    sound.
    This inspection can also be performed for each channel
    by connecting one of the microphones to each channel in
    turn.
    6. Inspections relating to the time code and
    user’s bit
    1Set the user’s bit as required.
    For details on the setting procedure, refer to “4-5-1
    Setting the user’s bit.”
    2Set the time code.
    For details on the setting procedure, refer to “4-5-3
    Setting the time code.”
    3Set the TCG switch to R-RUN.
    4Press the VTR START button.
    Check that the figure on the counter display changes as
    the tape travels.
    5Press the VTR START button again.
    Check that the tape stops and the figure shown on the
    counter display stops changing.
    7Set the DISPLAY switch to UB.
    Check that pressing the HOLD button advances the
    display value through the sequence VTCG >DATE >
    TIME >no display (time zone) >TCG.
    6Set the TCG switch to F-RUN.
    Check that the figure on the counter display changes
    irrespective of the tape travel.
    6-1-4 Self-diagnosis function
    Simplified checks can be undertaken on the unit’s system at
    such times when, for instance, a color video monitor is not
    available.
    Perform menu operations to open the 
    from the MAINTENANCE page. Check the camera output
    level setting under the COLOR CHECK item.
    #< SYSTEM CHECK >
    COLOR CHECK  :OFF
    Y: 0%     R: 0%
    G: 0%
    B: 0% 
    						
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