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Camera/VTR
Operating Instructions
Model No. AJ- P
Before operating this product, please read the instructions carefully and save this manual for future use.
Printed in Japan
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F0403T1073
VQT0D82-1
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RBRC FCC Note: CAUTION This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK To assure continued compliance follow the attached DO NOT OPEN installation instructions and do not make any unauthorized modifications. CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. This equipment has been tested and found to comply REFER TO SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. with the limits for a class A digital device, pur
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Contents 4-5 Setting the time data ............................... 31 Chapter 1 General ................................... 5 4-5-1 Setting the user’s bit ................................ 31 1-1 Features of the camera unit ..................... 5 4-5-2 Setting the internal clock’s date and time 32 1-2 Features of the VTR unit .......................... 6 4-5-3 Setting the time code ............................... 33 1-3 System configuration ............................... 7 4-5-4 Externally lock
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Contents 7-3-11 FLARE ..................................................... 84 5-4 Audio input signal preparations ............ 64 7-3-12 CAMERA SETTING ................................. 85 5-4-1 When using the front microphone ............ 64 5-4-2 When using an external microphone ....... 64 7-4 VF ............................................................. 85 5-4-3 When using a wireless receiver ............... 65 7-4-1 VF DISPLAYS .......................................... 85 5-4-4 When u
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Chapter 1 General The AJ-SDX900 is a video camera recorder that integrates a 3-CCD camera unit featuring a 2/3-inch on-chip lens that supports 1 progressive drive with a VTR unit that in turn supports the DVCPRO and DVCPRO50 formats. The camera enables either interlace drive or progressive drive to be selected to make the product useful for a wider range of applications in the field of production. The unit is both compact and lightweight, and it has a minimal power consumption. It features a h
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Chapter 1 General 1-2 Features of the VTR unit ≥DVCPRO and DVCPRO50 formats supported ≥NEWS REC function (when AJ-YA903G is not installed) The VTR unit compresses the images using a component This function especially supports shooting in the context of digital recording system that uses the latest compression news gathering or documentary filming to ensure that no technology, and for the sound it employs non-compression opportune shutter opportunities are passed up. PCM recording with an excell
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Chapter 1 General 1 ≥Frame-to-frame continuity ≥Built-in time code generator/reader Simply by pressing the VTR START button or VTR button This enables the time code information to be recorded on on the lens, the continuity from one frame to the next is the dedicated sub-code track and played back. assured with a precision of +1 frame or less. ≥Metadata supported ≥Rec review function The unit allows information from the AJ-GPS900G GPS unit to This automatically rewinds the tape for the last 2 to
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Chapter 2 Parts and their functions 2-1 Power supply and accessory mounting section 5 7 6 6 2 9 8 : < > = ; 1 4 3 1 : POWER switch Lens mount cap This switch turns the power ON and OFF. To remove the cap, push the lens lever : up. Keep the cap in place while the lens is not attached. 2 Battery mount This is for attaching the Anton Bauer battery pack. ; Lens cable/microphone cable clamp This clamp is for anchoring the lens cable or microphone cable. 3 DC IN (external power input) socket (XLR, 4P
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Chapter 2 Parts and their functions 2-2 Audio function section (input system) 2 = < > ; : 3 7 2 6 8 ? 4 @ 5 9 1 5 1 MIC IN (microphone input) jack (XLR, 3-pin) AUDIO IN CH1/CH2 (audio input channel 1 & Connect the microphone (optional accessory) here. The 2) connectors (XLR, 3-pin) power for the microphone is supplied from this jack. An audio component or microphones are connected here. It is possible to use a stereo microphone; however, this jack will need to be converted to a stereo micropho
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Chapter 2 Parts and their functions 2-2 Audio function section (output system) 9 > AUDIO OUT connector (XLR, 5-pin) Speaker The audio signals recorded on audio channels 1 and 2 or The EE sound during recording or the playback sound audio channels 3 and 4 are output from this connector. during playback can be monitored through this speaker. The signals which are to be output are selected using the The warning alarms are output in synchronization with the MONITOR SELECT CH1/2 / CH3/4 selector swi
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Chapter 2 Parts and their functions C F G 4 9 8 1 6 5 /REW FF/ EJECT STOP PLAY/PAUSE ª 1/; 2 D E : 3 ; ? @ 2 <567 = A B H > 2-3 Shooting and recording/ When white balance or black balance are being automatically adjusted and the switch is pressed again to playback function section either the AWB side or to the ABB side, the automatic adjustment for the side pressed will be stopped. Shooting and recording (camera unit) The adjusted value in this case is the value before automatic adjustme
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Chapter 2 Parts and their functions 6 9 OUTPUT/AUTO KNEE selector switch MARKER SELECT button This switch selects the video signals which are to be This is used to select the marker information displays on the output from the camera unit to the VTR unit, viewfinder viewfinder screen. Each time it is pressed, the two marker and/or video monitor. information display screens set by the menu are switched in the following sequence: A (A marker display) > B (B CAM. AUTO KNEE ON: marker display) > OF
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Chapter 2 Parts and their functions > G VIDEO OUT CHARACTER switch FF (fast forward) button and lamp This is used to control the superimposing of the characters When this button is pressed during stop, the tape is cued 2 onto the images which are output from the VIDEO OUT at high speed. Its lamp lights at this time. connector. When it is pressed during playback or pause, the tape is cued at approximately 4 times the normal tape speed. ON: The characters are superimposed onto the images. Both t
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Chapter 2 Parts and their functions 2-5 Time code related section 4 5 6 9 7 8 1 3 2 1 7 GENLOCK IN connector (BNC) “+” button, “–” button The reference signal is input to this connector when These are used to increment or decrement by 1 the figure genlock is to be established with the camera unit or when in the digit which was made to flash by the SHIFT button the time code is to be externally locked. 8 when the time code or user’s bit is to be set. 8 2 TC IN connector (BNC) SHIFT button Supply
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Chapter 2 Parts and their functions 2-6 Warning/status display 2-7 Display window and its section displays 2 Remaining tape and remaining battery charge and audio channel level displays 1 Remaining tape display 2 The remaining tape time is displayed using 7 segments. The remaining tape time indicated by each segment is set to 3 minutes or 5 minutes using TAPE REMAIN/∫ on the VTR MENU “BATTERY/TAPE” 4 screen. Each time the number of minutes set for the segments elapses, one segment is cleared.
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Chapter 2 Parts and their functions Time code-related switch settings and display Mode displays items W: Lights when the 16:9 aspect ratio mode is established. GPS: Lights when signals cannot be received during GPS operation. DISPLAY switch TCG switch position Display item GPS : Lights when signals are being received during GPS position operation. P-REC: Lights in pre-recording mode and flashes during the time set TC or CTL Time code for pre-recording after the tally lamp for recording has turn
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Chapter 2 Parts and their functions 2-8 Viewfinder section 8 Back tally lamp = > ; 7 9 This lamp lights while the VTR unit is recording. It also 2 flashes to provide a warning display like the REC lamp : inside the viewfinder. < When the lever is set to OFF, the back tally lamp is hidden. 1 9 Eyepiece : Diopter adjustment ring 8 This is adjusted in line with the camera operator’s diopter ON 45 2 36 OFF in such a way that the user can see the image on the viewfinder screen most clearly. 1 Viewf
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Chapter 3 Recording and playback 3-1 Cassette tapes Loading a cassette tape Checking for tape slack Gently push in the reel using your finger and turn the reel in Set the POWER switch to ON. 1 the direction of the arrow. If the reel fails to turn, it means there is no tape slack. When condensation has formed inside the unit, the HUMID display lights. Wait until this display is cleared before proceeding with the intended operation. HUMID display Ejecting the cassette tape While the power
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Chapter 3 Recording and playback 3-2 Basic procedures This section describes the basic steps for shooting and Up to performing the switch settings recording. Provide the power supply, and load the cassette. Next set Before actually departing to shoot scenes, carry out each switch as shown in the figure below, and then proceed inspections to ensure that the system is functioning properly. to operate. * For details on how to perform these inspections, refer to “6-1 Switch settings for shooting a
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Chapter 3 Recording and playback From adjusting the white balance and black balance to stopping the recording Procedure for shooting From adjusting the white balance and black balance to stopping the recording Select the filter to match the lighting conditions. 1 If the white balance has been stored in the memory 2-1 ahead of time: Set the WHITE BAL switch to “A” or “B.” If the white balance and/or black balance have not 2-2 been stored in the memory and there is no time to 32 1 4 5, 6 2-3-1, 2
