Panasonic AJ-HDX400E Audio input signal preparations, When using the front microphone

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Chapter 5 Preparation

5-3 Audio input signal preparations

Prepare to connect the audio components which will supply the audio signals to the unit.

5-3-1 When using the front microphone

The microphone of the AJ-MC900G mic kit (optional accessory) can be attached to the viewfinder.

1 Open the mic holder.

2 Attach the microphone, and tighten the locking screw.

Locking screw

3 Connect the microphone’s connecting cable to the MIC IN jack on the camera.

MIC IN jack

4 Set the AUDIO IN switch or switches to “FRONT” in accordance with the audio channel or channels whose sound is to be recorded.

5-3-2 When using a wireless receiver

When using a UniSlot wireless receiver

1 Remove the slot cover, insert the wireless receiver, and screw it down.

2 Set the AUDIO IN switches to WIRELESS for the audio channels whose audio signals are to be recorded.

AUDIO IN switches

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Contents Operating Instructions Varning Lithium BatteryTo 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 Video camera-recorder AJ-HDX400 System configurationPower supply and accessory mounting section Rear Audio function section input systemFront Audio function section output system Shooting and recording camera unit CAM. Auto Knee on Shooting and recording VTR unitCAM. Auto Knee OFF BarsSqueeze LT BOXScrop 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 Up to performing the switch settings Basic proceduresFrom providing the power supply to loading the cassette Adjust the white balance Procedure for shooting3When 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 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 ExamplesBasic menu operations Menu configurationMenu displays on the viewfinder screen 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 change/adjustment result messages and display modes Setting the marker displaysSetting the camera ID 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 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 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 cardLoading 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 Attaching the battery and setting the battery type Supplying the powerUsing the Anton Bauer battery pack ReferenceNP-1 type Battery case Using the NP-1 type battery packUsing the V-mount type battery pack When the AJ-B75 AC adapter made by Panasonic is used Using an AC power supplyPin no Signal +12VApprox meters Adjusting the lens flangeLens socket 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 knobInspecting the camera unit Inspections prior to shootingPreparation for inspections Manual audio level adjustment function inspection Automatic 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 Push Connectors and signalsNC5FBH HA16PRM-3SGSlack Battery ENDTape END REC WarningWireless RF Battery Near ENDServo Tape Near ENDRemove the cassette Error codesEmergency eject How to interpret the menu lists Menu configurationHow to open the menus Camera Mode System ModeREC Function Output SEL1 ROP Option ModeGenlock Color Correction MatrixMID Setting LOW SettingAdditional DTL High SettingKNEE/LEVEL Skin Tone DTLDirection =SKIN Tone AreaGamma $ Camera SettingsFlare STDVF Marker VF DisplaysZebra pattern display HoldUser BOX VF INDICATOR1VF INDICATOR2 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 FunctionHYTRON100 Battery SETTING1Manual ENDURA80*1 ENDURA50*1ENDURA-D*2 NP-1BEND Battery SETTING2DIGITAL14 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