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 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. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy, and if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
For your safety IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read these operating instructions carefully before using the unit. Follow the safety instructions on the unit and the applicable safety instructions listed below. Keep these operating instructions handy for future reference. 10) Protect the power cord form being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus. 1) Read these instructions. 2) Keep these instructions. 3) Heed all warnings.
Overview With buildup applications in mind, the camera head incorporates a chassis which features a low center of gravity while at the same time it has a compact size and a low profile and it offers outstanding operating ease. The range of these buildup applications which include cable‑free connections, mounting of a large-size lens and the shared use of the large-size lens and barrel lens has been greatly extended.
Precautions for use DON’TS DO’S Do not attempt to disassemble the camera or other units. In order to prevent electric shock, do not remove screws or covers. There are no user-serviceable parts inside. Refer any servicing to qualified service personnel. Do not abuse the camera. Avoid striking, shaking, etc. The camera contains sensitive components which could be damaged by improper handling or storage. Protect the precision made lens by placing the lens cap over when the camera is not in use.
Controls and their functions
Controls and their functions
Controls and their functions INCOM connectors 1, 2 [INCOM1, INCOM2] Lens mount (Bayonet type) The INCOM or headset plugs are connected here. This is where the lens is mounted. INCOM1 MIC ON/OFF switch [MIC1 TALK] Lens clamp lever This is the INCOM1 MIC ON/OFF selector switch. The lens is inserted into the lens mount , and this lever is then turned to clamp the lens in place.
Controls and their functions MIC1 selector switch [LINE/FRONT MIC/MIC] Back tally LED selector switch This is used to switch the input signal to LINE, FRONT MIC or rear MIC. This is used to set the back tally LED to ON or OFF. Back tally LED Rear MIC1 connector [MIC1] This lights when the tally signal is supplied. This lights up red when the R tally signal is supplied, green when the G tally signal is supplied, and red when both the R and G tally signals are supplied.
Controls and their functions Electronic shutter selector switch [SHUTTER] Monitor output selector switch [MONI SEL] 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. This is used to select the images (Y, NAM, R, G, B) which are to be output from the monitor output connector.
Mounting the lens 1 4 Insert the cable into the cable clamp and connect it to Raise the lens clamp lever, and remove the mount cap. the lens connector. Lens connector Mount cap Lens clamp lever 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. 1. Flange back adjustment for the lens 2. Auto iris operation speed adjustment for the lens 3.
Adjusting the lens flange back Adjust the flange back (distance from the surface where the lens is mounted to the surface where the images are formed) if the subject fails to be precisely focused at both the telephoto and wide-angle settings when zoom operations are to be performed. Once adjusted, the flange back does not need to be adjusted again unless the lens is replaced.
Performing the viewfinder adjustments (The viewfinder is an optional accessory.) Attaching the viewfinder Detaching the viewfinder 1 Check that the camera’s POWER switch is at the OFF 1 Check that the camera’s POWER switch is at the OFF position. position. 2 Pull up the knob on the mounting plate and slide the 2 Loosen the stopper screw, pull up the knob on the plate to attach the viewfinder. mounting plate and slide the viewfinder along and off the plate.
Performing the viewfinder adjustments (The viewfinder is an optional accessory.) Left or right position adjustment 1 Forward or backward position adjustment Loosen the stopper screw. 1 Rotate the viewfinder forward/backward position fixing Stopper screw lever towards the outside to release it from the locked position. Viewfinder forward/backward position fixing lever Viewfinder Viewfinder 2 Move the viewfinder to the left or right to adjust its position.
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 4 If the audio channel whose signals are to be recorded Open the microphone holder. so requires, set the MIC1 selector switch to FRONT MIC. Microphone holder 2 MIC1 selector switch Mount the microphone and tighten up the clamp screw.
Mounting the camera on a tripod Use the tripod attachment, available as an optional accessory, to mount the camera on a tripod. 1 Detaching the camera from the tripod attachment While pushing the red lever, move the black lever in the direction of the arrow, and slide the camera toward the back. Mount the tripod attachment on the tripod.
Component system configuration An example of the standard system consisting of the Multi-Format Camera (AK-HC3500) and peripheral components is described below and shown on the following page. The MSU (AK-MSU935) is not required unless a multiple number of cameras are to be controlled. The basic system configuration includes the lens, Multi-Format Camera, viewfinder, camera control unit (CCU) and remote operation panel (ROP).
Component system configuration Component connections Outline of peripheral components 1 Refer to pages 19 to 21 for the component connections. After all the components have been connected (the monitor system may be connected afterward), set the CCU’s main power switch to the ON position. Then turn on the camera’s power switch. Camera Control Unit (CCU: AK-HCU931) This is the Multi-Format Camera’s camera control unit. It is connected to the Multi-Format Camera using an optical fiber cable.
System connections 1 (with Multi-Format Camera) 2˝ Electronic HD Viewfinder AJ-HVF21 Optical cable Camera Control Unit AK-HCU931 Lens Multi-Format Camera AK-HC3500 ROP cable Remote Operation Panel AK-HRP931 Before proceeding with 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.
System connections 2 (with Buildup Unit) Large lens Buildup Unit AK-HBU3500 8 LCD Viewfinder AK-HVF931A Optical cable Camera Control Unit AK-HCU931 Multi-Format Camera AK-HC3500 ROP cable Remote Operation Panel AK-HRP931 20
System connections 3 (with MSU) Master Setup Unit AK-MSU935 Optical cable Camera Control Unit 1 AK-HCU931 Multi-Format Camera AK-HC3500 Remote Operation Panel 1 AK-HRP931 Optical cable Camera Control Unit 11 AK-HCU931 Multi-Format Camera AK-HC3500 Remote Operation Panel 11 AK-HRP931 Optical cable Multi-Format Camera AK-HC3500 Camera Control Unit 12 AK-HCU931 Remote Operation Panel 12 AK-HRP931 Large lens Buildup Unit AK-HBU3500 A multiple number of cameras (up to 12 units) can be controlled in
Status displays on viewfinder screen Filter display: This indicates the type of filter selected. Besides the images, Multi-Format Camera settings and messages indicating operating statuses appear on the viewfinder screen. The setting menu VF DISPLAY screen and the items which have been set to ON using the switches related to the viewfinder display appear at the top and bottom of the screen.
Menu operations Basic setting menu operations Entering the menu data Displaying the menus 1 Turn the JOG dial to select the menu item to be set. After accessing the item menus, enter the respective data. User menu 1 Press the MENU switch. The camera’s USER menu screen now appears on the viewfinder or monitor. 2 When the JOG dial is pressed, the setting of the item indicated by the arrow flashes. 2 Turn the JOG dial to select the menu item.
Menu operations Entering the menu data (continued) When the setting flashes one character at a time, press the JOG dial to move the flashing toward the right. 1 When the JOG dial is pressed, flashing moves toward the right. 2 Turn the JOG dial to change the setting. 3 When the JOG dial is now pressed, the data is entered.
Setting menu configuration Hierarchical menus USER MENU 25
Setting menu configuration Hierarchical menus USER MENU 26
Setting menu configuration Hierarchical menus USER MENU 27
Setting menu configuration Hierarchical menus USER MENU 28
Setting menu configuration Hierarchical menus USER MENU 29
Table of adjustment setting ranges Operation Menu VF Setting1 VF Setting2 Item Side Modu SW ON, OFF OFF Side Modu LVL 0 to 31 31 Zone Mark OFF, 4:3, 13:9, 14:9, 15:9, 16:9 OFF Safety Mark1 Safety Area1 Safety Mark2 Safety Area2 Center Mark Center Mark SEL Line Width Marker Level VF DTL 16:9, 15:9, 14:9, 13:9, 4:3, OFF 80 %, 90 %, 93 %, 100 % 16:9, 15:9, 14:9, 13:9, 4:3, OFF 80 %, 90 %, 93 %, 100 % ON, OFF 1 to 4 1 to 3 100 %, 75 %, 50 % 0 to 23 12.4M, 12.5M, 12.7M, 12.9M, 13.0M, 13.3M, 13.
Table of adjustment setting ranges Menu Setting1 Setting2 Setting3 Setting4 !LED 7"VF INCOM Set.1 INCOM Set.
Table of adjustment setting ranges Painting Menu Setting SW BlackShading Black/Gain White SHD Gamma Knee/W.Clip Item Flare Black Gamma Gamma Knee White Clip Matrix Preset Matrix DTL Skin Tone DTL DRS SW Correct H SAW R/G/B H PARA R/G/B V SAW R/G/B V PARA R/G/B AUTO V.
Table of adjustment setting ranges Menu Linear Matrix Color Correct1 Color Correct2 Detail1 Detail2 Item Matrix Linear 12axes R-G R-B G-R G-B B-R B-G Matrix Linear 12axes G Satu G Phase G_Cy Satu G_Cy Phase Cy Satu Cy Phase Cy_B Satu Cy_B Phase B Satu B Phase B_Mg Satu B_Mg Phase Matrix Linear 12axes Mg Satu Mg Phase Mg_R Satu Mg_R Phase R Satu R Phase R_Ye Satu R_Ye Phase Ye Satu Ye Phase Ye_G Satu Ye_G Phase V DTL H DTL Crisp Peak FREQ Level Dep.
Table of adjustment setting ranges Menu Skin Tone Detail1 Skin Tone Detail2 Item Skin Tone DTL Skin Tone Get Cursor H Cursor V Cursor ZEBRA Effect MEM Skin Tone DTL MEM Select Skin Tone Crisp Phase Width Saturation Adjustment setting range ON, OFF EXECUTE, CANCEL (execution items) OFF, ON 1 to 1920 1 to 540 OFF, A, B, A+B A, B, A+B ON, OFF A, B –63 to 0 to +63 0 to 359 0 to 255 0 to 255 34 Initial value OFF — OFF 960 270 OFF A+B OFF A 0 0 0 0
Table of adjustment setting ranges Maintenance Menu Date / Time (*1) SD Card Scene File Lens File Lens Edit Option (*2) Iris Cont. Item Present Adjust 12H, 24H Date YY Date MM Date DD Date aaa Time HH Time NN Time SS Set Exe Reset Mode File No. EXECUTE Mode File No EXECUTE Mode File No FileName EXECUTE Gain R Gain G Gain B Flare R Flare G Flare B W H SAW R/G/B W H PARA R/G/B W V SAW R/G/B W V PARA R/G/B Store? Cancel? — Auto Iris Window Select Iris Level Peak Ratio A.Iris Range A.
Table of adjustment setting ranges Menu CINE Gamma ASU Tally Guard G/L Shutter 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 30 200 %, 300 %, 400 %, 500 % +30 to +90 150, 20
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. For details on what items are stored in the memory of the SD card, refer to “Table of the adjustment setting ranges.” Mode: SD card operation mode setting Select the SD card operation here. Setting range: FORMAT, LOAD, STORE FILE No.: File selection Select the number of the file to be loaded or stored here.
AK-HC3500 connector pin assignment K OPT FIBER EDW.3K.93C.TLC (LEMO) Pin# 01 02 1 2 3 4 HD SDI Pin# 1 2 Signal BU_CRN_DATA_H BU_CRN_DATA_C BU_CRN_CONT_H BU_CRN_CONT_C DGND CRN_INC_R CRN_INC_R_GND CRN_INC_T CRN_INC_T_GND CRN_PGM1_LVL CRN_PGM2_LVL Signal UNREG_GND R_TALLY_OUT (contact output) G_TALLY_OUT (contact output) SCRIPT+12V Signal PHONE_GND PHONE_OUT Signal CMD-OUT0(H) CMD-OUT0(C) CMD-IN0(H) CMD-IN0(C) CMD-OUT1(H) CMD-OUT1(C) CMD-IN(H) CMD-IN1(C) DGND BNC(75)J-H.
External dimension drawings 4-1/8 (105) 10-1/4 (260) Unit: inch (mm) 5-5/16 (135) 14-3/16 (360) 39
Specifications 3) HD-SDI1/HD-SDI2 output: HD signal = 0.8 Vp-p, 75 ohms (BNC) The HD-SDI2 signal output can be added to the regular images using the camera menu item setting and switched to the VF or RET image output.
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