Panasonic AJ-D215P Digital Camera User Manual


 
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Precautions for Use
1. Vibration
Avoid using this product in any location where it will be subjected to a great deal of vibration.
2. Ambient operating temperature
This product is designed to operate across a temperature range of 32°F to 104°F (0°C to +40°C). Adequate care should
be taken when the product stet operated outside this range since it may develop differences in interchangeability or it may
not function properly, and its active service life will be shortened.
3. Rain, humidity and dust
Minimize operation in the rain or when the humidity level is high since condensation will form inside the product, thereby
causing failures. Take care when using the product in very dusty locations since dust will find its way inside the product
which, in particular, will cause a deterioration in its characteristics.
4. Sunlight
Do not point the lens in the camera section at the sun with the iris open. Neither should the viewfinder’s eyepiece be
pointed at the sun. Failure to heed this warning may cause malfunctioning inside the product.
5. Handling
Do not drop the product or subject it to impact. Failure to heed this warning will cause malfunctioning. Also, do not poke
objects inside the product while the cassette cover is in the raised position.
6. Strong electrical and magnetic fields
Bear in mind that using this product in an extremely strong electrical or magnetic field may result in interference with the
picture on the screen or with the sound.
Features
Compact and lightweight integrated camera/VTR unit with low power consumption
Camera with high picture quality
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Digital processing ensures that the high picture quality remains stable during prolonged use.
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A time code reader/generator is built into the unit.
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1/3-inch interchangeable lenses are featured to enable top-quality operation.
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Use of the built-in ND filter makes it possible to obtain the proper aperture even when shooting in outdoor
locations.
Other features
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The on-screen menu setting facility makes it easy to set a large number of functions.
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Installation of optional digital video interface board (AJ-YAD210P: DVCPRO Terminal <complies with IEEE
1394-1995 standard>) supported.
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Long-time recording possible up to a full 184 minutes. (using AJ-5P92LP )
ODolby noise reduction manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation.
O“DOLBY” and the double-D symbol Î are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation.
This camera/VTR product supports “L” size DVCPRO tapes only.
Do not use consumer DV tapes or tapes of any other size.
CAUTION
For AJ-5P92LP cassette tapes, use a VTR supporting DVCPRO (25 Mbps) 184 minute tapes.