Panasonic AJ-HDX400E Mounting the unit on a tripod, When using an audio component

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Chapter 5 Preparation

5-3-3 When using an audio component

1 Connect the AUDIO IN connectors on the camera with the audio component using the XLR cable.

2 Set the AUDIO IN switch or switches for the channel or channels to which the audio component has been connected to “REAR.”

3 Set the LINE/MIC/+48V selector switch on the rear panel to “LINE.”

LINE/MIC/+48V selector switch

AUDIO IN connectors

AUDIO IN switches

5-4 Mounting the unit on a tripod

Use the tripod adapter to mount the unit on a tripod.

1 Mount the tripod adapter on the tripod.

Tripod adapter

Tripod head

<Note>

Take account of the center of gravity of the unit and that of the tripod adapter when selecting the adapter hole. Check that the diameter of the hole selected matches the diameter of the tripod head screw.

2 Mount the unit on the tripod adapter.

Slide the unit along the groove toward the front until it clicks into place.

Detaching the unit from the tripod adapter

Tripod adapter

Red lever

Black lever

While pushing down the red lever, move the black lever in the direction of the arrow and slide the unit toward the back to remove it.

<Note>

If the pin of the tripod adapter fails to return to its original position after the unit has been detached, again move the black lever in the direction of the arrow while pushing down the red lever, and return the pin to its original position. Bear in mind that the unit cannot be attached if the pin remains in the center.

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Contents Operating Instructions Lithium Battery VarningTo remove the battery/Verwijderen van de batterij Contents Chapter Maintenance Inspections Chapter SpecificationsMenu description tables Features of the camera unit Features of the VTR unit System configuration Video camera-recorder AJ-HDX400Power supply and accessory mounting section Audio function section input system FrontRear Audio function section output system Shooting and recording camera unit CAM. Auto Knee OFF Shooting and recording VTR unitCAM. Auto Knee on BarsLT BOX ScropSqueeze Menu operation section Setup card insertion slotBusy operation mode display lamp Menu buttonTime code related section CTLRemaining tape and remaining battery charge Displays relating to the VTR unit’s operations and modesTCG switch position Display switch Display item Position Time code-related switch settings and display itemsMode displays Displays relating to the time codeViewfinder section Cassette tapes Basic procedures From providing the power supply to loading the cassetteUp to performing the switch settings 3When adjusting the white balance on the spot Procedure for shootingAdjust the white balance Tape function buttonsScene-to-scene continuity PRE-RECORDING functionScene-to-scene continuity during rec-pause Interval REC function Retake function When the ONE Shot mode of Interval REC is to be exitedWhen the Retake function is to be exited Checkpoints common to all Interval REC modesDirection of tape travel Rec-pause Rec-review functionNormal playback and playback at different speeds To 10 sec Rec-review operation Rec-pauseWhite balance detection area Adjusting the white balance and black balanceAdjusting the white balance Output CAMMessages relating to white balance adjustment When there is no time to adjust the white balanceWhen the white balance cannot be adjusted automatically White balance memoriesBlack balance memory Adjusting the black balanceAuto W/B BAL switch Use this to execute ABBShutter modes Setting the electronic shutterSetting the shutter mode and speed Viewfinder screen displays relating to the shutterSelecting the recording signals Selecting the recording signals and recording systemSetting the synchro scan mode Selecting the audio input signalsAuto Level Adjusting the audio signal recording levels3 CH3 and CH4 recording levels MICUser bit memory function Setting the time dataSetting the user bits Tape continuity with the user bitsSetting the internal clock’s date and time RegionOperating procedure for external locking Setting the time codeTime code when the battery is replaced Externally locking the time codeTo release the external lock Setting the Umid informationConcerning the user bit setting during external lock ExamplesMenu configuration Menu displays on the viewfinder screenBasic menu operations To decrement the value Selecting the user menusTo increment the value To set an item to on or OFFViewfinder lamp displays Viewfinder screen status display configurationViewfinder screen status displays Selecting the viewfinder screen display itemsDisplay item What is displayed Status when display appears Mode CheckCheck Filter Line MIX Gain Iris override Battery typeRemaining battery ? Iris, f-valueShutter Color temperatureViewfinder screen display selection Speed/modeSetting the marker displays Setting the camera IDSetting change/adjustment result messages and display modes Mode check screen displays Mode Check button function Marker check screen displays Marker Select button functionSelecting the video output signals Menu-driven function setupSetting the User SW Gain switching Setting items and detailsSetting items and what is set Selecting the F.AUDIO Level control functionFunctions which can be selected Setting the color temperature manually Handling the setup cardData handling Saving the data settings on the card Setup card operationsFormatting the setup 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 fileHow to use the user data Writing the setting data in the user areaLoading the user data How to use the scene file data Writing the setting data used for the scene filesReading 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 How to use the lens file data White BAL switchOperation method without performing File menu operations Using the Anton Bauer battery pack Supplying the powerAttaching the battery and setting the battery type ReferenceUsing the NP-1 type battery pack Using the V-mount type battery packNP-1 type Battery case Pin no Signal Using an AC power supplyWhen the AJ-B75 AC adapter made by Panasonic is used +12VAdjusting the lens flange Lens socketApprox meters Adjusting the white shading of the lens Storing the lens file data Giving a title to the selected file noReading the lens file data When using a wireless receiver Audio input signal preparationsWhen using the front microphone When using a UniSlot wireless receiverDetaching the unit from the tripod adapter When using an audio componentMounting the unit on a tripod Tripod adapter Tripod headAttaching the shoulder belt Adjusting the position of the shoulder padConnecting the extension control unit AJ-EC3E Example showing use of the SHAN-RC700 rain coverAttaching the Front Audio Level control knob Front AudioInspections prior to shooting Preparation for inspectionsInspecting the camera unit Inspecting the VTR unit Automatic audio level adjustment function inspectionManual audio level adjustment function inspection Tape travel inspectionInspection using external microphones Self-diagnosis functionInspections relating to the time code and user bits Maintenance NC5FBH Connectors and signalsPush HA16PRM-3SGTape END Battery ENDSlack REC WarningServo Battery Near ENDWireless RF Tape Near ENDError codes Emergency ejectRemove the cassette Menu configuration How to open the menusHow to interpret the menu lists REC Function System ModeCamera Mode Output SELOption Mode Genlock1 ROP Matrix Color CorrectionLOW Setting MID SettingHigh Setting Additional DTLDirection Skin Tone DTLKNEE/LEVEL =SKIN Tone AreaFlare $ Camera SettingsGamma STDZebra pattern display VF DisplaysVF Marker HoldVF INDICATOR1 VF INDICATOR2User BOX Camera ID Mode Check IND7 !LED Shutter SpeedShutter Select User SWSplit SW ModeSmpte AribWhite Balance Mode User SW GainCard READ/WRITE FileIris Card R/W SelectSystem Check DiagnosticLens File InitializeWhite Shading BATTERY/TAPEBlack Shading VTR FunctionBattery SETTING1 ManualHYTRON100 ENDURA-D*2 ENDURA50*1ENDURA80*1 NP-1BBattery SETTING2 DIGITAL14END 5 MIC/AUDIO1 6 MIC/AUDIO27 TC/UB Umid SET/INFOOption Downcon SettingVTR Diag Data storage RangeVideo System Audio SystemOther Connectors Time Code Input ConnectorTime Code Output Connector Audio Output ConnectorsPanasonic Broadcast Europe Panasonic Marketing Europe GmbH