User manual PANASONIC AK-HC931

[. . . ] Multi-Format Camera Model AK-HC931P Before attempting to connect, operate or adjust this product, please read these instructions completely. For your safety CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). REFER TO SERVICING 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. [. . . ] For details on its operation, refer to the menu. b Menu switch [MENU] When this switch is pressed, the camera's user menu is output; when it is pressed again, the menu screen display is cleared. 8 Controls and their functions c JOG dial button Turning the JOG dial while the menu screen is displayed moves the cursor to the setting items. The menu settings are established by operating this dial button. For details on the menu operations, refer to the section on the menu operations. d Electronic shutter selector switch [SHUTTER] This is set to ON when the electronic shutter is to be used. When it is set to the SEL position, the shutter speed is switched in the preset range and the mode is also switched. It is not effective when the CCU is connected to the camera. e AWB/ABB start switch [AUTO W/B BAL] This switch is operated when the white balance (AWB) or black balance (ABB) is to be adjusted automatically. It is not effective when the CCU is connected to the camera. f VTR start/RET selector switch [VTR/RET] This is used as the REC start switch of the VTR and return image selector switch. It performs the same operations as the VTR button of the lens. Its function can be allocated as desired on the menu. g Lens connector [LENS] The lens cable is connected to this connector. h Front MIC1 connector [MIC1] A microphone (optional accessory) is connected here. The power supply for the microphone can be connected from this connector. What kind power is to be supplied is set using the MIC1 power selector switch. i VF connector [VF] The viewfinder cable is connected to this connector. j Monitor output connector (BNC) [MONITOR OUT] The video signals for the monitor are output from this connector. The images to be output are selected using the monitor output selector switch. k Rear VF connector This D-sub connector is used for Viewfinder interface. 9 Mounting the lens 1 Raise the lens clamp lever, and remove the mount cap. 4 Insert the cable into the cable clamp and connect it to the LENS connector. Mount cap Lens clamp lever LENS connector 2 Align the center mark on the lens with the groove at the top center of the lens mount, and mount the lens. Center mark <Notes> For details on handling the lens, refer to the instructions that accompany the lens. Depending on the lens mounted, it may be necessary to perform the following lens and camera adjustments. Auto iris operation speed adjustment for the lens 3. [. . . ] 4 Battery voltage display: This indicates the voltage of the battery currently in use. 5 Filter display: This indicates the type of filter selected. 6 White balance memory display: This indicates the automatic adjustment memory selected for the white balance. A: The WHITE BAL switch is set to "A. " B: The WHITE BAL switch is set to "B. " P: The WHITE BAL switch is set to "PRST. " 7 Gain display: This indicates the video amplifier's gain setting (in dB) which has been selected by the GAIN switch. [. . . ]