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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.
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.
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... 6 Mounting the lens 11 Adjusting the lens flange back 12 Performing the viewfinder adjustments 13 Connecting a microphone 15 Mounting the camera on a tripod 16 Component system configuration 17 System connections 1 (with Multi-Format Camera) ... 19 System connections 2 (with Buildup Unit 20 System connections 3 (with one wider than the other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce...
... 6 Mounting the lens 11 Adjusting the lens flange back 12 Performing the viewfinder adjustments 13 Connecting a microphone 15 Mounting the camera on a tripod 16 Component system configuration 17 System connections 1 (with Multi-Format Camera) ... 19 System connections 2 (with Buildup Unit 20 System connections 3 (with one wider than the other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce...
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...where the Multi-Format Camera is being applied. Multi-functional enhancer In addition to achieve low noise levels of F10 and is accomplished at the same time it has a compact size and a low profile and it offers outstanding operating ease. Furthermore, Panasonic's horizontal single...CCD [1920 (H) 1080 (V)] imaging device. As a result, the heat‑dissipation design has also been optimized. When this Multi-Format Camera is instrumental in creating a stable wide dynamic circuit with the remote operation panel (ROP) and master setup unit (MSU). Overview This ...
...where the Multi-Format Camera is being applied. Multi-functional enhancer In addition to achieve low noise levels of F10 and is accomplished at the same time it has a compact size and a low profile and it offers outstanding operating ease. Furthermore, Panasonic's horizontal single...CCD [1920 (H) 1080 (V)] imaging device. As a result, the heat‑dissipation design has also been optimized. When this Multi-Format Camera is instrumental in creating a stable wide dynamic circuit with the remote operation panel (ROP) and master setup unit (MSU). Overview This ...
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...the unit checked by improper handling or storage. Do not let the lens remain uncapped when the camera is internally provided a cooling fan. In case the dirt is hard to remove, use mild detergent and .... Use a mild blower or lens cleaning tissue designed for coated lenses, to clean the camera if it is not in use DON'TS Do not attempt to prevent electric shock, do...Use a dry cloth to clean the surface of the prism by placing the lens cap over when the camera is dirty. If the lens is not installed, do not leave the lens mount hole uncovered. ...
...the unit checked by improper handling or storage. Do not let the lens remain uncapped when the camera is internally provided a cooling fan. In case the dirt is hard to remove, use mild detergent and .... Use a mild blower or lens cleaning tissue designed for coated lenses, to clean the camera if it is not in use DON'TS Do not attempt to prevent electric shock, do...Use a dry cloth to clean the surface of the prism by placing the lens cap over when the camera is dirty. If the lens is not installed, do not leave the lens mount hole uncovered. ...
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... up red if the CCU is set to the Operating Instructions for AK‑HBU3500. F Shoulder pad This is used when the Multi-Format Camera is used to be attached. I Optical cable clamp This enables the optical cable to adjust the front/back position of an overcurrent ... return images to be attached. plate to the camera with supplied screws (M3 8 mm). D Camera hangers (supplied) When the buildup unit (AK-HBU3500) is available as an optional accessory. E Tripod mount Before securing the Multi-Format Camera to select the camera power input (power supplied from the CCU or...
... up red if the CCU is set to the Operating Instructions for AK‑HBU3500. F Shoulder pad This is used when the Multi-Format Camera is used to be attached. I Optical cable clamp This enables the optical cable to adjust the front/back position of an overcurrent ... return images to be attached. plate to the camera with supplied screws (M3 8 mm). D Camera hangers (supplied) When the buildup unit (AK-HBU3500) is available as an optional accessory. E Tripod mount Before securing the Multi-Format Camera to select the camera power input (power supplied from the CCU or...
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...] This is to be selected. Analog Y input or Prompt2 output signals can be supplied. When a down-converter (optional accessory) has been installed in the camera, this connector can be supplied to MIC2. (The switch is set to phantom 48 V, AB 12 V or OFF.) Grip PTT switch [PTT]... box (optional accessory) is connected here for interfacing with an external device. C amera HD-SDI output1 connector (BNC) [HD-SDI1] The camera HD-SDI images are output from this connector. GL/PROMPT selector switch This is used to select the genlock input or the input/output...
...] This is to be selected. Analog Y input or Prompt2 output signals can be supplied. When a down-converter (optional accessory) has been installed in the camera, this connector can be supplied to MIC2. (The switch is set to phantom 48 V, AB 12 V or OFF.) Grip PTT switch [PTT]... box (optional accessory) is connected here for interfacing with an external device. C amera HD-SDI output1 connector (BNC) [HD-SDI1] The camera HD-SDI images are output from this connector. GL/PROMPT selector switch This is used to select the genlock input or the input/output...
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... JOG dial while the menu screen is used to select the white balance memory. It is not effective when the CCU is connected to the camera. White balance memory selector switch [W.BAL] This is displayed moves the cursor to the setting items. The menu settings are established by a remote ... the optical filter manually when LOCAL has been selected as the filter setting. For details on the menu operations, refer to the section on the camera's back panel. The brightness can be assigned to this switch. SD card connector [SD CARD] The SD card (optional accessory) is to be ...
... JOG dial while the menu screen is used to select the white balance memory. It is not effective when the CCU is connected to the camera. White balance memory selector switch [W.BAL] This is displayed moves the cursor to the setting items. The menu settings are established by a remote ... the optical filter manually when LOCAL has been selected as the filter setting. For details on the menu operations, refer to the section on the camera's back panel. The brightness can be assigned to this switch. SD card connector [SD CARD] The SD card (optional accessory) is to be ...
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Groove Guide pin Lens connector Notes For details on handling the lens, refer to the instructions that accompany the lens. Depending on the camera) 3 Lower the lens clamp lever to clamp the lens in place. Auto iris operation speed adjustment for the lens 3. White shading adjustment for the lens 2. ... lever, and remove the mount cap. 4 Insert the cable into the cable clamp and connect it may be necessary to perform the following lens and camera adjustments. 1.
Groove Guide pin Lens connector Notes For details on handling the lens, refer to the instructions that accompany the lens. Depending on the camera) 3 Lower the lens clamp lever to clamp the lens in place. Auto iris operation speed adjustment for the lens 3. White shading adjustment for the lens 2. ... lever, and remove the mount cap. 4 Insert the cable into the cable clamp and connect it may be necessary to perform the following lens and camera adjustments. 1.
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... to the wide-angle position, and turn the F.f ring to the instructions that secures the F.f (flange focus) ring. Adjustment method Note For details on the camera. Take care not to move the distance ring. 8 Repeat steps 5 to 7 until the chart is focused properly at both the telephoto and wide-angle positions...
... to the wide-angle position, and turn the F.f ring to the instructions that secures the F.f (flange focus) ring. Adjustment method Note For details on the camera. Take care not to move the distance ring. 8 Repeat steps 5 to 7 until the chart is focused properly at both the telephoto and wide-angle positions...
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... attach the viewfinder. Stopper screw 3 Disconnect the plug from the VF connector. 4 Connect the plug to the VF connector, ensure that the camera's POWER switch is at the OFF position. 2 Pull up the knob on the mounting plate and slide the viewfinder along and off the plate.... Performing the viewfinder adjustments (The viewfinder is an optional accessory.) Attaching the viewfinder 1 Check that the camera's POWER switch is at the OFF position. 2 Loosen the stopper screw, pull up the knob 3 Tighten the stopper screw securely. Pull up ...
... attach the viewfinder. Stopper screw 3 Disconnect the plug from the VF connector. 4 Connect the plug to the VF connector, ensure that the camera's POWER switch is at the OFF position. 2 Pull up the knob on the mounting plate and slide the viewfinder along and off the plate.... Performing the viewfinder adjustments (The viewfinder is an optional accessory.) Attaching the viewfinder 1 Check that the camera's POWER switch is at the OFF position. 2 Loosen the stopper screw, pull up the knob 3 Tighten the stopper screw securely. Pull up ...
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Microphone holder 2 Mount the microphone and tighten up the clamp screw. Connecting a microphone When the microphone is mounted on the viewfinder (optional accessory) for use The microphone of the microphone kit AJ-MC700 (optional accessory) can be mounted on the viewfinder. 1 Open the microphone holder. 4 If the audio channel whose signals are to be recorded so requires, set the MIC1 selector switch to the front MIC1 connector on the camera. Clamp screw MIC1 selector switch 3 Connect the microphone cable to FRONT MIC. Front MIC1 connector 15
Microphone holder 2 Mount the microphone and tighten up the clamp screw. Connecting a microphone When the microphone is mounted on the viewfinder (optional accessory) for use The microphone of the microphone kit AJ-MC700 (optional accessory) can be mounted on the viewfinder. 1 Open the microphone holder. 4 If the audio channel whose signals are to be recorded so requires, set the MIC1 selector switch to the front MIC1 connector on the camera. Clamp screw MIC1 selector switch 3 Connect the microphone cable to FRONT MIC. Front MIC1 connector 15
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... drop from its position by looping an anti-drop wire around its handle and securing the end of the camera and tripod attachment falls. Tripod attachment Tripod platform 2 Mount the camera on where the center of gravity of the wire at the center. Tripod attachment Red lever Black lever If... the pin of the tripod attachment fails to return to install the camera securely. Anti-drop wire 16 Now check that the camera cannot be supported, as a result of which the camera may drop off or fall over , which in turn may possibly cause injury. Check that...
... drop from its position by looping an anti-drop wire around its handle and securing the end of the camera and tripod attachment falls. Tripod attachment Tripod platform 2 Mount the camera on where the center of gravity of the wire at the center. Tripod attachment Red lever Black lever If... the pin of the tripod attachment fails to return to install the camera securely. Anti-drop wire 16 Now check that the camera cannot be supported, as a result of which the camera may drop off or fall over , which in turn may possibly cause injury. Check that...
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... Setup Unit AK-MSU935 Microphone Kit AJ-MC700 2˝ Electronic HD Viewfinder AJ-HVF21 Handy lens SD memory card Multi-Format Camera AK-HC3500 Tripod Attachment SHAN-TM700 Camera Control Unit AK-HCU931 8˝ LCD Viewfinder AK-HVF931A ROP cable Remote Operation Panel AK-HRP931 17 The MSU ...(AK-MSU935) is described below and shown on the following page. The basic system configuration includes the lens, Multi-Format Camera, viewfinder, camera control unit (CCU) and remote operation panel (ROP). Component system configuration An example of the standard system consisting of the...
... Setup Unit AK-MSU935 Microphone Kit AJ-MC700 2˝ Electronic HD Viewfinder AJ-HVF21 Handy lens SD memory card Multi-Format Camera AK-HC3500 Tripod Attachment SHAN-TM700 Camera Control Unit AK-HCU931 8˝ LCD Viewfinder AK-HVF931A ROP cable Remote Operation Panel AK-HRP931 17 The MSU ...(AK-MSU935) is described below and shown on the following page. The basic system configuration includes the lens, Multi-Format Camera, viewfinder, camera control unit (CCU) and remote operation panel (ROP). Component system configuration An example of the standard system consisting of the...
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.... 2 Remote Operation Panel (ROP: AK-HRP931) The ROP is connected to the CCU using the ROP cable, and enables the camera, CCU and lens to the Multi-Format Camera using an optical fiber cable. It can still be connected afterward), set the CCU's main power switch to mount a large lens on... the camera's power switch. Then turn on the Multi-Format Camera. Component connections Refer to pages 19 to 21 for the peripheral equipments (CCU, ROP or MSU, etc.) connected to AK‑...
.... 2 Remote Operation Panel (ROP: AK-HRP931) The ROP is connected to the CCU using the ROP cable, and enables the camera, CCU and lens to the Multi-Format Camera using an optical fiber cable. It can still be connected afterward), set the CCU's main power switch to mount a large lens on... the camera's power switch. Then turn on the Multi-Format Camera. Component connections Refer to pages 19 to 21 for the peripheral equipments (CCU, ROP or MSU, etc.) connected to AK‑...
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... connections, set the CCU power switch to the OFF position. Connect the optical cable to the Multi-Format Camera and CCU. Connect the ROP cable to the CCU and ROP. W hen the camera power switch is set to ON after the CCU main power switch has been set to ON, the...
... connections, set the CCU power switch to the OFF position. Connect the optical cable to the Multi-Format Camera and CCU. Connect the ROP cable to the CCU and ROP. W hen the camera power switch is set to ON after the CCU main power switch has been set to ON, the...
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System connections 3 (with MSU) Optical cable Multi-Format Camera AK-HC3500 Camera Control Unit 1 AK-HCU931 Optical cable Multi-Format Camera AK-HC3500 Camera Control Unit 11 AK-HCU931 Optical cable Multi-Format Camera AK-HC3500 Camera Control Unit 12 AK-HCU931 Master Setup Unit AK-MSU935 Remote Operation Panel 1 AK-HRP931 Remote Operation Panel 11 AK-HRP931 Remote Operation Panel 12 ...
System connections 3 (with MSU) Optical cable Multi-Format Camera AK-HC3500 Camera Control Unit 1 AK-HCU931 Optical cable Multi-Format Camera AK-HC3500 Camera Control Unit 11 AK-HCU931 Optical cable Multi-Format Camera AK-HC3500 Camera Control Unit 12 AK-HCU931 Master Setup Unit AK-MSU935 Remote Operation Panel 1 AK-HRP931 Remote Operation Panel 11 AK-HRP931 Remote Operation Panel 12 ...
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...Filter display White balance memory display Gain display Audio CH1 and CH2 displays Iris f-number display Camera warning or message display Focus position display Zoom position display MONI SEL display Optical level display ...a message with details of the setting, the status of the screen. Status displays on viewfinder screen Besides the images, Multi-Format Camera settings and messages indicating operating statuses appear on the viewfinder screen. When a setting has been changed or an adjustment made ...
...Filter display White balance memory display Gain display Audio CH1 and CH2 displays Iris f-number display Camera warning or message display Focus position display Zoom position display MONI SEL display Optical level display ...a message with details of the setting, the status of the screen. Status displays on viewfinder screen Besides the images, Multi-Format Camera settings and messages indicating operating statuses appear on the viewfinder screen. When a setting has been changed or an adjustment made ...
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... the menus User menu 1 Press the MENU switch. Note Bear in step 3, the MENU switch is set to the flashing will remain unchanged. 23 The camera's USER menu screen now appears on the viewfinder or monitor. Entering the menu data After accessing the item menus, enter the respective data. 1 Turn...
... the menus User menu 1 Press the MENU switch. Note Bear in step 3, the MENU switch is set to the flashing will remain unchanged. 23 The camera's USER menu screen now appears on the viewfinder or monitor. Entering the menu data After accessing the item menus, enter the respective data. 1 Turn...
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...NORM OFF OFF - Items recorded on SD cards No switching from the SD card to the camera settings possible while the buildup unit is connected. No switching from the SD card to the camera settings possible while the buildup unit is connected. 30 Table of adjustment ...13M 0 to 5 0 to 63 2.0M, 2.3M, 2.7M, 3.4M, 4.5M, 6.8M, 13M 0 to 5 0 to 63 OFF, ON ADJ, 1, 2, 1+2 0 to 255 0 to 255 0 to 255 0 to the camera settings possible while the buildup unit is connected. No switching from the SD card to 255 BOX, CROSS MEM1, MEM2 Yes?, No?
...NORM OFF OFF - Items recorded on SD cards No switching from the SD card to the camera settings possible while the buildup unit is connected. No switching from the SD card to the camera settings possible while the buildup unit is connected. 30 Table of adjustment ...13M 0 to 5 0 to 63 2.0M, 2.3M, 2.7M, 3.4M, 4.5M, 6.8M, 13M 0 to 5 0 to 63 OFF, ON ADJ, 1, 2, 1+2 0 to 255 0 to 255 0 to 255 0 to the camera settings possible while the buildup unit is connected. No switching from the SD card to 255 BOX, CROSS MEM1, MEM2 Yes?, No?
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... what items 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 loaded or stored here. Setting range: FORMAT, LOAD, STORE FILE No.: File selection Select the number of the adjustment setting ranges." When the dial button...
... what items 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 loaded or stored here. Setting range: FORMAT, LOAD, STORE FILE No.: File selection Select the number of the adjustment setting ranges." When the dial button...