Panasonic AJ-HDX400E operating instructions Viewfinder section

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Chapter 2 Parts and their functions

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1 Viewfinder (optional accessory)

While recording or playback is underway, pictures can be viewed through the viewfinder in black and white. The warning displays concerning the unit’s operation statuses and settings, messages, zebra patterns and markers (safety zone markers and center marker) can also be seen in the viewfinder.

8 Back tally lamp

 

This lamp lights while the VTR unit is recording. It also

 

flashes to provide a warning display like the REC lamp

 

inside the viewfinder.

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When the lever is set to OFF, the back tally lamp is hidden.

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:Diopter adjustment ring

This is adjusted in line with the camera operator’s diopter in such a way that the user can see the image on the viewfinder screen most clearly.

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>Viewfinder stopper

This is used to attach and remove the viewfinder.

2 ZEBRA (zebra pattern) switch

This is used to display the zebra pattern in the viewfinder. ON : The zebra pattern is displayed.

OFF : The zebra pattern is not displayed.

3 TALLY switch

This is used to control the front tally lamp 7.

HIGH: The brightness of the front tally lamp is increased.

OFF : The front tally lamp is turned off.

LOW : The brightness of the front tally lamp is reduced.

4 PEAKING control

This is used to adjust the outlines of the images seen inside the viewfinder to make focusing easier. Its adjustment does not affect the output signals of the camera.

5 CONTRAST control

This is used to adjust the contrast of the picture seen inside the viewfinder. Its adjustment does not affect the output signals of the camera.

6 BRIGHT control

This is used to adjust the brightness of the picture seen inside the viewfinder. Its adjustment does not affect the output signals of the camera.

7 Front tally lamp

This lamp is activated when the TALLY switch 3 is set to the HIGH or LOW position, and it lights while the VTR unit is recording. It also flashes to provide a warning display like the REC lamp inside the viewfinder. The lamp’s brightness (HIGH or LOW) when it is lighted can be selected using the TALLY switch.

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?Viewfinder left-right position anchoring ring

This is used to adjust the left-right position of the viewfinder.

@Viewfinder front-back position anchoring ring

This is used to adjust the front-back position of the viewfinder.

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For details, refer to “5-2 Attaching the viewfinder and adjusting its position.”

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Contents Operating Instructions Varning Lithium BatteryTo remove the battery/Verwijderen van de batterij Contents Chapter Specifications Chapter Maintenance InspectionsMenu description tables Features of the camera unit Features of the VTR unit Video camera-recorder AJ-HDX400 System configurationPower supply and accessory mounting section Front Audio function section input systemRear Audio function section output system Shooting and recording camera unit Bars Shooting and recording VTR unitCAM. Auto Knee on CAM. Auto Knee OFFScrop LT BOXSqueeze Menu button Setup card insertion slotBusy operation mode display lamp Menu operation sectionCTL Time code related sectionDisplays relating to the VTR unit’s operations and modes Remaining tape and remaining battery chargeDisplays relating to the time code Time code-related switch settings and display itemsMode displays TCG switch position Display switch Display item PositionViewfinder section Cassette tapes From providing the power supply to loading the cassette Basic proceduresUp to performing the switch settings Tape function buttons Procedure for shootingAdjust the white balance 3When adjusting the white balance on the spotPRE-RECORDING function Scene-to-scene continuityScene-to-scene continuity during rec-pause Interval REC function Checkpoints common to all Interval REC modes When the ONE Shot mode of Interval REC is to be exitedWhen the Retake function is to be exited Retake functionTo 10 sec Rec-review operation Rec-pause Rec-review functionNormal playback and playback at different speeds Direction of tape travel Rec-pauseOutput CAM Adjusting the white balance and black balanceAdjusting the white balance White balance detection areaWhite balance memories When there is no time to adjust the white balanceWhen the white balance cannot be adjusted automatically Messages relating to white balance adjustmentUse this to execute ABB Adjusting the black balanceAuto W/B BAL switch Black balance memoryViewfinder screen displays relating to the shutter Setting the electronic shutterSetting the shutter mode and speed Shutter modesSelecting the audio input signals Selecting the recording signals and recording systemSetting the synchro scan mode Selecting the recording signalsMIC Adjusting the audio signal recording levels3 CH3 and CH4 recording levels Auto LevelTape continuity with the user bits Setting the time dataSetting the user bits User bit memory functionRegion Setting the internal clock’s date and timeExternally locking the time code Setting the time codeTime code when the battery is replaced Operating procedure for external lockingExamples Setting the Umid informationConcerning the user bit setting during external lock To release the external lockMenu displays on the viewfinder screen Menu configurationBasic menu operations To set an item to on or OFF Selecting the user menusTo increment the value To decrement the valueSelecting the viewfinder screen display items Viewfinder screen status display configurationViewfinder screen status displays Viewfinder lamp displaysMode Check Display item What is displayed Status when display appearsCheck Filter Line MIX Gain ? Iris, f-value Battery typeRemaining battery Iris overrideSpeed/mode Color temperatureViewfinder screen display selection ShutterSetting the camera ID Setting the marker displaysSetting change/adjustment result messages and display modes Marker check screen displays Marker Select button function Mode check screen displays Mode Check button functionSetting items and details Menu-driven function setupSetting the User SW Gain switching Selecting the video output signalsSelecting 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 Selecting the file No Setup card operationsFormatting the setup card Saving the data settings on the cardGiving 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 SEL1 Write Reset White BAL switch How to use the lens file dataOperation method without performing File menu operations Reference Supplying the powerAttaching the battery and setting the battery type Using the Anton Bauer battery packUsing the V-mount type battery pack Using the NP-1 type battery packNP-1 type Battery case +12V Using an AC power supplyWhen the AJ-B75 AC adapter made by Panasonic is used Pin no SignalLens socket Adjusting the lens flangeApprox meters Adjusting the white shading of the lens Giving a title to the selected file no Storing the lens file dataReading the lens file data When using a UniSlot wireless receiver Audio input signal preparationsWhen using the front microphone When using a wireless receiverTripod adapter Tripod head When using an audio componentMounting the unit on a tripod Detaching the unit from the tripod adapterExample showing use of the SHAN-RC700 rain cover Adjusting the position of the shoulder padConnecting the extension control unit AJ-EC3E Attaching the shoulder beltFront Audio Attaching the Front Audio Level control knobPreparation for inspections Inspections prior to shootingInspecting the camera unit Tape travel inspection Automatic audio level adjustment function inspectionManual audio level adjustment function inspection Inspecting the VTR unitSelf-diagnosis function Inspection using external microphonesInspections relating to the time code and user bits Maintenance HA16PRM-3SG Connectors and signalsPush NC5FBHREC Warning Battery ENDSlack Tape ENDTape Near END Battery Near ENDWireless RF ServoEmergency eject Error codesRemove the cassette How to open the menus Menu configurationHow to interpret the menu lists Output SEL System ModeCamera Mode REC FunctionGenlock Option Mode1 ROP Color Correction MatrixMID Setting LOW SettingAdditional DTL High Setting=SKIN Tone Area Skin Tone DTLKNEE/LEVEL DirectionSTD $ Camera SettingsGamma FlareHold VF DisplaysVF Marker Zebra pattern displayVF INDICATOR2 VF INDICATOR1User BOX Shutter Speed Mode Check IND7 !LED Camera IDUser SW Shutter SelectArib SW ModeSmpte SplitUser SW Gain White Balance ModeCard R/W Select FileIris Card READ/WRITEInitialize DiagnosticLens File System CheckVTR Function BATTERY/TAPEBlack Shading White ShadingManual Battery SETTING1HYTRON100 NP-1B ENDURA50*1ENDURA80*1 ENDURA-D*2DIGITAL14 Battery SETTING2END 6 MIC/AUDIO2 5 MIC/AUDIO1Umid SET/INFO 7 TC/UBData storage Range Downcon SettingVTR Diag OptionAudio System Video SystemAudio Output Connectors Time Code Input ConnectorTime Code Output Connector Other ConnectorsPanasonic Broadcast Europe Panasonic Marketing Europe GmbH
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