Panasonic AJ-HDX400E operating instructions Cassette tapes

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Chapter 3 Recording and playback

3-1 Cassette tapes

Loading a cassette tape

1 Set the POWER switch to ON.

<Note>

When condensation has formed inside the unit, the HUMID display lights. Wait until this display is cleared before proceeding with the intended operation.

HUMID display

POWER: ON

2 Press the EJECT button. The cassette holder opens.

EJECT button

Checking for tape slack

Gently push in the reel using your finger and turn the reel in the direction of the arrow. If the reel fails to turn, it means there is no tape slack.

Ejecting the cassette tape

While the power is still on, press the EJECT button to open the cassette holder, and take out the cassette tape. If another cassette is not going to be loaded immediately after this tape is ejected, close the cassette holder.

Ejecting the cassette when the battery has no charge

First, set the POWER switch to OFF to turn off the unit’s power.

Then turn the power back on, and immediately hold down the EJECT button.

The cassette can be removed when there is still some power left in the battery. However, do not repeat this operation.

To prevent accidental erasure

Set the cassette’s tab to SAVE to prevent the recordings on the tape from being erased accidentally.

Cassette holder

REC

SAVE

3 Insert the cassette tape and press the part marked with the arrow to close the cassette holder securely.

<Note>

Check that there is no slack in the tape of the cassette.

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Contents Operating Instructions Lithium Battery VarningTo remove the battery/Verwijderen van de batterij Contents Menu description tables Chapter Maintenance InspectionsChapter Specifications Features of the camera unit Features of the VTR unit System configuration Video camera-recorder AJ-HDX400Power supply and accessory mounting section Rear Audio function section input systemFront Audio function section output system Shooting and recording camera unit Shooting and recording VTR unit CAM. Auto Knee onCAM. Auto Knee OFF BarsSqueeze LT BOXScrop Setup card insertion slot Busy operation mode display lampMenu operation section Menu buttonTime code related section CTLRemaining tape and remaining battery charge Displays relating to the VTR unit’s operations and modesTime code-related switch settings and display items Mode displaysTCG switch position Display switch Display item Position Displays relating to the time codeViewfinder section Cassette tapes Up to performing the switch settings Basic proceduresFrom providing the power supply to loading the cassette Procedure for shooting Adjust the white balance3When adjusting the white balance on the spot Tape function buttonsScene-to-scene continuity during rec-pause Scene-to-scene continuityPRE-RECORDING function Interval REC function When the ONE Shot mode of Interval REC is to be exited When the Retake function is to be exitedRetake function Checkpoints common to all Interval REC modesRec-review function Normal playback and playback at different speedsDirection of tape travel Rec-pause To 10 sec Rec-review operation Rec-pauseAdjusting the white balance and black balance Adjusting the white balanceWhite balance detection area Output CAMWhen there is no time to adjust the white balance When the white balance cannot be adjusted automaticallyMessages relating to white balance adjustment White balance memoriesAdjusting the black balance Auto W/B BAL switchBlack balance memory Use this to execute ABBSetting the electronic shutter Setting the shutter mode and speedShutter modes Viewfinder screen displays relating to the shutterSelecting the recording signals and recording system Setting the synchro scan modeSelecting the recording signals Selecting the audio input signalsAdjusting the audio signal recording levels 3 CH3 and CH4 recording levelsAuto Level MICSetting the time data Setting the user bitsUser bit memory function Tape continuity with the user bitsSetting the internal clock’s date and time RegionSetting the time code Time code when the battery is replacedOperating procedure for external locking Externally locking the time codeSetting the Umid information Concerning the user bit setting during external lockTo release the external lock ExamplesBasic menu operations Menu configurationMenu displays on the viewfinder screen Selecting the user menus To increment the valueTo decrement the value To set an item to on or OFFViewfinder screen status display configuration Viewfinder screen status displaysViewfinder lamp displays Selecting the viewfinder screen display itemsDisplay item What is displayed Status when display appears Mode CheckCheck Filter Line MIX Gain Battery type Remaining batteryIris override ? Iris, f-valueColor temperature Viewfinder screen display selectionShutter Speed/modeSetting change/adjustment result messages and display modes Setting the marker displaysSetting the camera ID Mode check screen displays Mode Check button function Marker check screen displays Marker Select button functionMenu-driven function setup Setting the User SW Gain switchingSelecting the video output signals Setting items and detailsFunctions which can be selected Setting items and what is setSelecting the F.AUDIO Level control function Data handling Setting the color temperature manuallyHandling the setup card Setup card operations Formatting the setup cardSaving the data settings on the card Selecting the file NoSaving the data settings to the selected file Giving a title to the selected fileLoading the data saved on the card Loading the data of the selected fileLoading the user data How to use the user dataWriting the setting data in the user area Reading the setting data used for the scene files How to use the scene file dataWriting 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 Operation method without performing File menu operations How to use the lens file dataWhite BAL switch Supplying the power Attaching the battery and setting the battery typeUsing the Anton Bauer battery pack ReferenceNP-1 type Battery case Using the NP-1 type battery packUsing the V-mount type battery pack Using an AC power supply When the AJ-B75 AC adapter made by Panasonic is usedPin no Signal +12VApprox meters Adjusting the lens flangeLens socket Adjusting the white shading of the lens Storing the lens file data Giving a title to the selected file noReading the lens file data Audio input signal preparations When using the front microphoneWhen using a wireless receiver When using a UniSlot wireless receiverWhen using an audio component Mounting the unit on a tripodDetaching the unit from the tripod adapter Tripod adapter Tripod headAdjusting the position of the shoulder pad Connecting the extension control unit AJ-EC3EAttaching the shoulder belt Example showing use of the SHAN-RC700 rain coverAttaching the Front Audio Level control knob Front AudioInspecting the camera unit Inspections prior to shootingPreparation for inspections Automatic audio level adjustment function inspection Manual audio level adjustment function inspectionInspecting the VTR unit Tape travel inspectionInspections relating to the time code and user bits Inspection using external microphonesSelf-diagnosis function Maintenance Connectors and signals PushNC5FBH HA16PRM-3SGBattery END SlackTape END REC WarningBattery Near END Wireless RFServo Tape Near ENDRemove the cassette Error codesEmergency eject How to interpret the menu lists Menu configurationHow to open the menus System Mode Camera ModeREC Function Output SEL1 ROP Option ModeGenlock Matrix Color CorrectionLOW Setting MID SettingHigh Setting Additional DTLSkin Tone DTL KNEE/LEVELDirection =SKIN Tone Area$ Camera Settings GammaFlare STDVF Displays VF MarkerZebra pattern display HoldUser BOX VF INDICATOR1VF INDICATOR2 Mode Check IND 7 !LEDCamera ID Shutter SpeedShutter Select User SWSW Mode SmpteSplit AribWhite Balance Mode User SW GainFile IrisCard READ/WRITE Card R/W SelectDiagnostic Lens FileSystem Check InitializeBATTERY/TAPE Black ShadingWhite Shading VTR FunctionHYTRON100 Battery SETTING1Manual ENDURA50*1 ENDURA80*1ENDURA-D*2 NP-1BEND Battery SETTING2DIGITAL14 5 MIC/AUDIO1 6 MIC/AUDIO27 TC/UB Umid SET/INFODowncon Setting VTR DiagOption Data storage RangeVideo System Audio SystemTime Code Input Connector Time Code Output ConnectorOther Connectors Audio Output ConnectorsPanasonic Broadcast Europe Panasonic Marketing Europe GmbH