Panasonic AJ-HDX400E Menu displays on the viewfinder screen, Menu configuration

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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

VF

OPERATION

FILE

MAINTENANCE

VTR MENU

USER MENU SELECT

SYSTEM SETTING:

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

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.

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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 CAM. Auto Knee on Shooting and recording VTR unitCAM. Auto Knee OFF BarsScrop LT BOXSqueeze Busy operation mode display lamp Setup card insertion slotMenu operation section Menu buttonCTL Time code related sectionDisplays relating to the VTR unit’s operations and modes Remaining tape and remaining battery chargeMode 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 buttonsPRE-RECORDING function Scene-to-scene continuityScene-to-scene continuity during rec-pause Interval REC function When the Retake function is to be exited When the ONE Shot mode of Interval REC is to be exitedRetake function Checkpoints common to all Interval REC modesNormal playback and playback at different speeds Rec-review functionDirection of tape travel Rec-pause To 10 sec Rec-review operation Rec-pauseAdjusting 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 balanceMessages relating to white balance adjustment White balance memoriesAuto W/B BAL switch Adjusting the black balanceBlack balance memory Use this to execute ABBSetting 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 Selecting the audio input signals3 CH3 and CH4 recording levels Adjusting the audio signal recording levelsAuto Level MICSetting the user bits Setting the time dataUser bit memory function Tape continuity with the user bitsRegion 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 appearsCheck Filter Line MIX Gain Remaining battery Battery typeIris override ? Iris, f-valueViewfinder screen display selection Color temperatureShutter Speed/modeSetting 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 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 SEL1 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 ReferenceUsing the V-mount type battery pack Using the NP-1 type battery packNP-1 type Battery case When the AJ-B75 AC adapter made by Panasonic is used Using an AC power supplyPin no Signal +12VLens 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 the front microphone Audio input signal preparationsWhen using a wireless receiver When using a UniSlot wireless receiverMounting the unit on a tripod When using an audio componentDetaching the unit from the tripod adapter Tripod adapter Tripod headConnecting the extension control unit AJ-EC3E Adjusting the position of the shoulder padAttaching the shoulder belt Example showing use of the SHAN-RC700 rain coverFront Audio Attaching the Front Audio Level control knobPreparation 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 signalsNC5FBH HA16PRM-3SGSlack Battery ENDTape END REC WarningWireless RF Battery Near ENDServo Tape Near ENDEmergency eject Error codesRemove the cassette How to open the menus Menu configurationHow to interpret the menu lists Camera Mode System ModeREC Function Output SELGenlock Option Mode1 ROP Color Correction MatrixMID Setting LOW SettingAdditional DTL High SettingKNEE/LEVEL Skin Tone DTLDirection =SKIN Tone AreaGamma $ Camera SettingsFlare STDVF Marker VF DisplaysZebra pattern display HoldVF INDICATOR2 VF INDICATOR1User BOX 7 !LED Mode Check INDCamera ID Shutter SpeedUser SW Shutter SelectSmpte SW ModeSplit AribUser SW Gain White Balance ModeIris FileCard READ/WRITE Card R/W SelectLens File DiagnosticSystem Check InitializeBlack Shading BATTERY/TAPEWhite Shading VTR FunctionManual Battery SETTING1HYTRON100 ENDURA80*1 ENDURA50*1ENDURA-D*2 NP-1BDIGITAL14 Battery SETTING2END 6 MIC/AUDIO2 5 MIC/AUDIO1Umid SET/INFO 7 TC/UBVTR Diag Downcon SettingOption Data storage RangeAudio System Video SystemTime Code Output Connector Time Code Input ConnectorOther Connectors Audio Output ConnectorsPanasonic Broadcast Europe Panasonic Marketing Europe GmbH