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Panasonic AJ- E Menu displays on the viewfinder screen, Menu configuration, Basic menu operations

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Chapter 4 Adjustments and settings for recording

4-6 Menu displays on the viewfinder screen

4-6-1 Menu configuration

USER MENU: Although USER MENU is set at the factory, the user may perform menu operations to open the <USER MENU SELECT> screen from the MAIN MENU page, select the settings for its items in accordance with the purpose of operation and setting frequency and configure a menu tailored to individual needs.

This menu appears when the MENU button is pressed.

MAIN MENU: This enables all the items on the setting menus to be set. It can be organized hierarchically by category in accordance with the purpose of operation and setting frequency. It appears when the MENU button is pressed for 3 or more seconds.

OPTION MENU: This menu is provided to accommodate the functions that may be added in the future. It appears when the MENU button is pressed while the LIGHT button is held down.

For details, contact your nearest service center or your dealer.

4-6-2 Basic menu operations

Menu items are selected and entered using the MENU button and JOG dial button. The menus have a hierarchical configuration consisting of the main menu, sub menus and setting item menus.

The data which has been set is written and saved in a non- volatile memory.

The operations performed for the MAIN MENU are described 4 here but the operating procedure is the same for the other menus as well except for the screen displays.

1 Press the MENU button for 3 or more seconds.

The menu screen consisting of items organized on a category by category basis now appears.

#**** MAIN MENU ****

SYSTEM SETTING

PAINT

OPERATION

FILE

MAINTENANCE

VTR MENU

USER MENU SELECT

PAINT:

This item is used when detailed image adjustments are to be made while a waveform monitor is used to monitor the camera’s output waveforms. Video engineer support is normally required for this. The items under this sub menu can also be set using an external remote control unit, but they are valid only when the unit is used on its own.

VF:

This item is used for selecting what is to be displayed on the viewfinder screen.

OPERATION:

This item is used to change settings in accordance with the subject conditions and other factors, usually when the unit is operated by the cameraman.

FILE:

This item is used to read and write the setup card data and perform the lens file and other file-related operations.

MAINTENANCE:

This item is used to perform the maintenance and inspections related to this unit’s camera unit.

VTR MENU:

This item is used to perform the maintenance and inspections related to this unit’s VTR unit.

USER MENU SELECT:

This item is used for editing the USER MENU.

SYSTEM SETTING:

This item is used when deciding on the unit’s recording signals, recording system, etc.

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Contents

Model No Operating Instructions$ do not Remove Panel Cover by Unscrewing Lithium BatteryTo remove the battery/Verwijderen van de batterij Contents Specifications 106 Chapter Maintenance InspectionsMenu description tables Features of the camera unit Features of the VTR unit ≥ Dvcpro Ieee 1394 digital input/output connector provided System configuration≥ Built-in time code generator/reader ≥ Metadata supportedPower supply and accessory mounting section Front Audio function section input systemRear Audio function section output system Shooting and recording camera unit CAM. Auto Knee on Shooting and recording VTR unitCAM. Auto Knee OFF BarsVideo OUT Character switch = Output SEL output signal selection switch? Video OUT video signal output connector @ ECU Remote remote control connectorMenu operation section CTL Time code related sectionDisplay window and its displays Remaining tape and remaining battery chargeDisplays relating to the VTR unit’s operations and modes NDF Slave Hold WMode displays Time code-related switch settings and display itemsTCG switch position Display switch Display item Position Displays relating to the time codeViewfinder section Cassette tapes From providing the power supply to loading the cassette Basic proceduresUp to performing the switch settings Adjust the white balance Procedure for shooting3When adjusting the white balance on the spot Tape function buttonsNews REC function SDC615 Scene-to-scene continuityScene-to-scene continuity during rec-pause Ensuring scene-to-scene continuity at other timesPRE-RECORDING function SDC905 Procedure for shooting in the on modesInterval REC function ONE ShotWhen the Interval REC mode is to be exited When the ONE Shot mode of Interval REC is toProcedure for shooting in the ONE Shot mode Checkpoints common to all Interval REC modesRetake function When the Retake function is to be exitedRec-review function Normal playback and playback at different speedsAdjusting the white balance Adjusting the white balance and black balanceWhite balance detection area Output CAMWhen the white balance cannot be adjusted automatically When there is no time to adjust the white balanceAuto tracking white balance setting White balance memoriesBlack balance memory Adjusting the black balanceUse this to execute ABB Setting the shutter mode and speed Setting the electronic shutterShutter modes Viewfinder screen displays relating to the shutterSetting the synchro scan mode Selecting the recording signals and recording systemSelecting the recording signals Items to be set and what is setAdjusting the audio signal recording levels Selecting the audio input signalsConcerning what is set Selecting the recording systemSetting the user bits Setting the time dataCTL Vtcg Time Date P-iREC User bit memory function Region Setting the internal clock’s date and timeTime code when the battery is replaced Setting the time codeOperating procedure for external locking Externally locking the time codeConcerning the user bit setting during external lock Setting the Umid informationTo release the external lock ExamplesMenu displays on the viewfinder screen Menu configurationBasic menu operations To increment the value Selecting the user menusTo decrement the value To set an item to on or OFFViewfinder screen status displays Viewfinder screen status display configurationViewfinder lamp displays Selecting the viewfinder screen display itemsMode Check Display item What is displayed Status when display appearsAllocated to User InformationButtons Filter positions White BAL switchCumulative gain DisplayZoom Viewfinder screen display selection Mode CheckZoom Setting the camera ID Setting the marker displaysSetting change/adjustment result messages and display modes Checking the return video signal on the viewfinder Mode check screen displays Mode Check button functionMarker check screen displays Marker Select button function Setting the User SW Gain switching Menu-driven function setupSelecting the video output signals Setting items and detailsSelecting the F.AUDIO Level control function Setting items and what is setFunctions which can be selected Handling the setup card Setting the color temperature manuallyData handling Formatting the setup card Setup card operationsSaving the data settings on the card Selecting the file NoGiving a title to the selected file Saving the data settings to the selected fileLoading the data of the selected file Loading the data saved on the cardWriting the setting data in the user area How to use the user dataLoading the user data Writing the setting data used for the scene files How to use the scene file dataReading the setting data used for the scene files Scene Read User Data # Scene SEL Write Reset # Read Scene Read User Data Scene SEL Write Reset White BAL switch How to use the lens file dataOperation method without performing File menu operations Attaching the battery and setting the battery type Supplying the powerUsing the Anton Bauer battery pack ReferenceBattery holder Label Surface Using the BP-90 type battery packConnect here BP-90 type battery case Using the V-mount type battery pack Using the NP-1 type battery packNP-1 type Battery case Using an AC power supply Attaching the viewfinder and adjusting its positionWhen the AJ-B75 AC adapter made by Panasonic is used +12VLens socket Lever for Securing the lens Mount cap Attaching the lensMark Adjusting the white shading of the lens Adjusting the lens flangeApprox meters Set the White BAL selector switch to a or B, Giving a title to the selected file no Storing the lens file dataReading the lens file data When using the front microphone Audio input signal preparationsWhen using an external microphone When using an audio component When using a wireless receiverWhen using an externally connected wireless receiver When using a UniSlot wireless receiverMounting the unit on a tripod Adjusting the position of the shoulder padAttaching the shoulder belt Detaching the unit from the tripod attachmentAttaching the rain cover Connecting the extension control unit AJ-EC3EAttaching the Front Audio Level control knob Example showing use of the SHAN-RC700 rain coverPreparation for inspections Inspections prior to shootingInspecting the camera unit Manual audio level adjustment function inspection Automatic audio level adjustment function inspectionInspecting the VTR unit Tape travel inspectionSelf-diagnosis function Inspection using external microphonesInspections relating to the time code and user bits Maintenance Push Connectors and signalsSlack Battery ENDTape END REC WarningHumid Wireless RFServo Error codes Battery Near ENDError codes 81 to 92 relating to the Dvcpro connector Tape Near ENDEmergency Emergency ejectEject screw Push in and turn atHow to open the menus Menu configurationHow to interpret the menu lists CAM System ModeRED Option Mode On Memory REC FunctionONE Shot 6SECGenlock Output SELINT 26P EXT ForMatrix 1 ROPColor Correction LOW Setting High Setting MID Setting$ Master Gain Black StrechDirection Additional DTL=SKIN Tone Area KNEE/LEVEL For setting the Master GammaGamma FlareVF Displays Camera SettingsZebra pattern display Video levelVF Marker VF INDICATOR1User BOX BARMode Check IND VF INDICATOR27 !LED SAVE&TAPEShutter Speed Camera IDShutter Select User SW SW ModeSmpte SplitUser SW Gain White Balance ModeIris FileCard READ/WRITE Card R/W SelectLens File DiagnosticSystem Check InitializeWhite Shading Black ShadingVTR Function ReviewBattery SETTING1 BATTERY/TAPEData storage Range HYTRON120 END Battery SETTING25 MIC/AUDIO1 7 TC/UB 6 MIC/AUDIO2Umid SET/INFO VTR DiagOption Config DfltID MIX INH Analog component output Video SystemAudio System Time Code Input Connector Audio Output ConnectorsTime Code Output Connector Other ConnectorsPanasonic Broadcast Europe Panasonic Marketing Europe GmbH

Panasonic AJ- E Menu displays on the viewfinder screen, Menu configuration, Basic menu operations