Panasonic AK-HC3500ES Operating Instruction

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4ContentsRead this first! ........................................................... Overview ................................................................... 4Accessories .............................................................. 5Features ................................................................... 5Precautions for use ................................................... 6Controls and their functions ...................................... 7Mounting the lens ................................................... 1Adjusting the lens flange back ................................ 14Performing the viewfinder adjustments ................... 15Connecting a microphone ....................................... 17Mounting the camera on a tripod ............................ 18Component system configuration ........................... 19System connections 1 (with Multi-Format Camera) ... 1System connections (with Buildup Unit) ................. System connections (with MSU) ............................ Status displays on viewfinder screen ...................... 4Checking and setting the calendar ......................... 5Camera warning displays ....................................... 5Menu operations ..................................................... 6Setting menu configuration ..................................... 8Table of adjustment setting ranges ......................... SD memory card operations ................................... 40AK-HC500 connector pin assignment .................. 41External dimension drawings .................................. 4Specifications ......................................................... 4OverviewThis unit is a new-generation multi-format HD camera thatsupports the 1080i format.It uses a new-generation /-inch .-megapixel IT-CCD[190 (H)  1080 (V)] imaging device. This newly developedCCD employs leading-edge processes and embodies afresh look taken at the on-chip lens and CCD structureto improve the sensitivity, smear and dynamic range bya significant margin over previous CCDs. Furthermore,Panasonic’s horizontal single-line readout CCD andhigh-precision signal processing combine to achieve pixelshifting and a dramatic reduction in moire within the band.Another salient feature is the newly developed digital signalprocessor LSI chip which is mounted in the camera headand supports 14-bit A/D conversion: This chip processesthe gamma, knee, detail, matrix and other process signals,delivers the kind of multi-functionality, high quality andhigh stability that digital technology alone can provide, andimproves the operating ease.The 14-bit A/D converter is instrumental in creating astable wide dynamic circuit with a high signal-to-noise ratiofrom the dark area all the way to the highlights. Using thedynamic range stretch (DRS) function which adjusts thegamma correction optimally in real time, both the dark areasand light areas can now be reproduced with startling clarity.The camera head with its new design features an overallsmaller size and lower profile that neatly taken intoconsideration the performance of buildup operations, andthe fact that it is now possible to connect it with the buildupunit without the need to hook up any cables has resulted in asignificant improvement in both operability and applicability.The amount of heat generated by the camera has also beenslashed as a result of adopting a low-power-consumptiondesign for the new circuits and a heat-dissipation design forthe new chassis.When this Multi-Format Camera is connected to a CCU(AK-HCU550, optional accessory), not only can HD signalsbe input and output but SD signals (D1, VBS) can be outputand RET/PROMPT signals can be input as well.The iris, pedestal, gain and other camera adjustments canbe carried out by remote control using a unit such as theROP (AK-HRP91 or AK-HRP95) or MSU (AK-MSU95)available as optional accessories.