User manual PANASONIC AK-HC3500

[. . . ] Operating Instructions Multi-Format Camera Model No. AK-HC3500P Before operating this product, please read the instructions carefully and save this manual for future use. 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. The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons. The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (service) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance. FCC Note: 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 limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. [. . . ] An audio component or microphone is connected to this connector. Tally/DC output connector [TALLY/DC OUT] The R or G tally signal is output from this connector (open collector). A DC 1 V power supply (up to 1. 0 A) can also be supplied. If the current exceeds the rating, the overcurrent protection function is activated and the power is turned off forcibly. External I/O [EXT I/O] This is the signal connector for interfacing with an external device. Camera HD-SDI output1 connector (BNC) [HD-SDI1] The camera HD-SDI images are output from this connector. Earphone jack [EARPHONE] When an earphone (optional accessory) is connected to this jack, the INCOM1 receive signal and MIC1 monitor signal can be heard. Camera HD-SDI output2 connector (BNC) [HD-SDI2] Camera images, VF images or RET images can be selected on the camera menu to output HD-SDI signals from this connector. Data trunk connector [TRUNK] The trunk data [RS-4 or RS-3C ] of the CCU is input to and output from this connector. Optional video connector (BNC) [AUX] This is an auxiliary input/output connector. Analog Y input or Prompt output signals can be selected. When a down-converter (optional accessory) has been installed in the camera, this connector can be used as a VBS or D1 output connector. MIC1 power selector switch This is used to select what kind of power is to be supplied to MIC1. (The switch is set to phantom 48 V, AB 1 V or OFF. ) MIC2 power selector switch This is used to select what kind of power is to be supplied to MIC. (The switch is set to phantom 48 V, AB 1 V or OFF. ) Genlock sync input/PROMPT output connector [PROMPT/GL] When the GL/PROMPT selector switch is set to GL, the reference signal (tri-level SYNC or B. B. ) which is used to genlock the camera is input to this connector; Genlock sync signals are input to this connector when the CCU is not connected. When it is set to Prompt1, the images input from the CCU are output from this connector. Grip PTT switch [PTT] This selector switch is used to set the INCOM1 MIC to ON or OFF. Grip RET switch [RET] This is used as return image selector switch. GL/PROMPT selector switch This is used to select the genlock input or the input/output (genlock input and PROMPT output) signals of the PROMPT output connector. Optical filter selector switch [FILTER LOCAL] This is pressed to adjust the optical filter manually. When it is pressed again, the optical filter can be controlled by the ROP. ROP connector [REMOTE] The remote operation panel (ROP, optional accessory) is connected to this connector. Filter local LED [LOCAL] This LED lights when the optical filter can be adjusted manually. External power supply input connector [DC IN] The input of the external DC power supply is connected to this connector. (DC 10. 8 V to 17 V) 9 Controls and their functions Monitor output selector switch [MONI SEL] This is used to select the images (Y, NAM, R, G, B) which are to be output from the monitor output connector. 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. ND filter selector knob This is used to adjust the optical filter manually when LOCAL has been selected as the filter setting. 1: CAP, : Through, 3: 1/4, 4: 1/16, 5: 1/64 AWB/ABB start switch [AUTO W/B BAL] CC filter selector knob This is used to adjust the optical filter manually when LOCAL has been selected as the filter setting. A: 300K, B: 4300K, C: 6300K, D: Cross, E: DF0 This is used for conducting automatic white balance adjustments (AWB) or automatic black balance adjustments (ABB). It is not effective when the CCU is connected to the camera. Gain selector switch [GAIN] This is used to select the gain for the camera images. It is not effective when the CCU is connected to the camera. Lens connector [LENS] The lens cable is connected to this connector. Front MIC1 connector [MIC1] Camera output selector switch [OUTPUT] This is used to select the video output (CAM, BAR or TEST). It is not effective when the CCU is connected to the camera. 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. VF connector [VF] White balance memory selector switch [W. BAL] This is used to select the white balance memory. The factory settings are established when the switch is set to PRST. It is not effective when the CCU is connected to the camera. [. . . ] *2: The menu displayed differs depending on the type of option board installed. *3: The types of windows which can be selected are as shown in the figure below. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 35 Table of adjustment setting ranges Menu CINE Gamma Item Cinema Gamma SW Cinema Gamma SEL Black STR LVL Dynamic LVL Knee Point Knee Slope Filter Setup Mode REF File M-PED Target ASU Execute Tally Guard H Phase-Coarse H Phase-Fine SD-HD Phase CRS SD-HD Phase Fine HD-SD Phase CRS HD-SD Phase Fine SD-HD V Phase SC Coarse SC Fine SC-H Coarse SC-H Fine Shutter SYNCHRO Mode Adjustment setting range NORMAL, ON VIDEO_REC, FILM_REC 0 to 30 00 %, 300 %, 400 %, 500 % +30 to +90 150, 00, 50, 300, 350, 400, 450, 500, 550, 600 REF, Current FULL (standard), EASY (simplified) Factory, User1, User, User3 0. 0 % to 7. 5 % (execution items) OFF, ON ­60 to +60 (during HD signal genlock) ­10 to +10 (during SD signal genlock) ­45 to +45 ­4 to +4 ­99 to +99 ­7 to +8 ­99 to +99 SD, HD 1 to 8 ­55 to +55 1 to 8 ­55 to +55 OFF, ON OFF, ON Fixed at SHUTTER When SHUTTER is ON, SYNCHRO is OFF 100/15/50/500/1000/000 When SHUTTER is ON, SYNCHRO is ON 60. 9 Hz to 99. 8 Hz Speed When SHUTTER is OFF, SYNCHRO is ON 60. 9 Hz to 99. 8 Hz When SHUTTER is OFF, SYNCHRO is OFF 100/15/50/500/1000/000 (Display item) (Display item) (Display item) (Display item) (Display item) (Display item) (Display item) (Display item) (Display item) (Display item) 50 i, 59. 94 i, 3. 98p, 4p, 5p, 9. 98p, 30p When SHUTTER is OFF, SYNCHRO is ON: 60. 9 When SHUTTER is OFF, SYNCHRO is OFF: 100 (Current value) (Current value) (Current value) (Current value) (Current value) (Current value) (Current value) (Current value) (Current value) (Current value) 59. 94 i Initial value NORMAL VIDEO_REC 30 00 % +30 150 REF FULL Factory 5. 0 % -- OFF 0 0 0 0 0 0 SD 1 0 1 0 OFF OFF SHUTTER When SHUTTER is ON, SYNCHRO is OFF: 100 When SHUTTER is ON, SYNCHRO is ON: 60. 9 ASU Tally Guard G/L Shutter ROM Version PLD Version Format CAM B, U (*4) TG SHD MEM RET VF AUX CAMSYS OPTION Present Format *4: This is displayed when the buildup unit is connected. 36 SD card operations These operations are performed on the SD Card page on the Maintenance menu. The VF display settings and camera function settings on the Operation menu can be recorded on the SD card. [. . . ]