Panasonic AJ-HDX400E operating instructions Selecting the recording signals and recording system

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Chapter 4 Adjustments and settings for recording

4-2-3 Setting the synchro scan mode

Proceed with operation by following the steps below.

1 Press the SHUTTER switch from ON to SEL to establish the SYNCHRO SCAN mode.

SHUTTER switch

SYNCHRO SCAN (+ and –) buttons

2 In the SYNCHRO SCAN mode, it is possible to change the shutter speed continuously within a range from 1/50.2 sec. to 1/209.4 sec. (50i mode) by operating the SYNCHRO SCAN (+ and –) buttons.

4-3 Selecting the recording signals and recording system

With this unit, both the signals to be recorded and the recording format can be selected.

4-3-1 Selecting the recording signals

Open the <SYSTEM MODE> screen from the SYSTEM SETTING page and select the signals to be recorded using the CAMERA MODE item by performing menu operations.

#< SYSTEM MODE >

CAMERA MODE

:50i

<Notes>

≥When 25P has been selected and the camera is used, the images produced will be 25P segment frame images, so true 25P editing will be possible.

≥In the 25P mode, the shutter is forcibly set to 50% (1/50 sec) to produce more film-like moving images. To release the shutter mode, it is necessary by performing menu

operations to open the <OPTION> screen and select OFF
as the P.HALF SHUT item setting.
However, this should be done carefully since the dynamic		4
range will be halved in the process.
4-4 Selecting the audio input signals

and adjusting their recording
levels
When the AUDIO SELECT CH1/CH2 switch is set to AUTO,
the recording levels on audio tracks CH1 and CH2 are
adjusted automatically. On the other hand, when it is set to
MAN, the levels can be adjusted manually.	The recording

levels on audio tracks CH3 and CH4 can be selected using the menu.

4-4-1 Selecting the audio input signals

Use the AUDIO IN switch to select the input signals to be recorded on audio tracks CH1, CH2, CH3 and CH4.

For details, refer to “2-2 Audio function section.”

Display window

MONITOR

CH1/3OSTOCH2/4 selector switch

MONITOR SELECT

CH1/2OCH3/4 switch

AUDIO LEVEL

CH1, CH2 controls

AUDIO SELECT CH1, CH2 buttons

Items to be set and what is set

Using the CAMERA MODE item, the operation mode of the camera to be used for recording is selected.

50i: The unit’s camera is operated in the 50i mode.

25P: The unit’s camera is operated in the 25P mode.

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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