Panasonic AJ-HDX400P Shooting and recording VTR unit, CAM. Auto Knee on, CAM. Auto Knee OFF, Bars

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Chapter 2 Parts and their functions

6OUTPUT/AUTO KNEE selector switch

This switch selects the video signals which are to be output from the camera unit to the VTR unit, viewfinder and/or video monitor.

CAM. AUTO KNEE ON:

The images shot by the camera are output. The AUTO KNEE circuit operates.

CAM. AUTO KNEE OFF:

The images shot by the camera are output. The MANUAL KNEE circuit operates.

BARS:

Color bar signals are output. The AUTO KNEE circuit does not operate.

AUTO KNEE function

When shooting with the level set to people or scenes against a high- brightness background, the background will be whitened out, and the buildings and scene in the background will be blurred. If the AUTO KNEE function is activated at times like this, the background will be reproduced clearly. This function is effective for shooting in the following situations:

≥When shooting people in the shade under a clear sky

≥When simultaneously shooting people in a car or indoors and the outside scenery through a window

≥When shooting scenes with a strong contrast

7WHITE BAL (white balance memory selector) switch This is used to select the method used to adjust the white balance.

PRST:

Set the switch to this position at times when, for instance, there is no time to adjust the white balance. The factory setting for the white balance is 3200K, but this can be changed to any other value by a menu setting. For details, refer to “4-8-5 Setting the color temperature manually.”

A or B:

When the AUTO W/B BAL switch 2 is set to AWB, the white balance is automatically adjusted, and the adjusted value is stored in memory A or memory B. For details, refer to “4-1-1 Ajusting the white balance.”

As the factory setting, the settings are to be allocated to the memory. Using a menu setting, it is also possible to allocate the setting for the auto tracking white balance (ATW) performed with the automatic tracking system to memory B or allocate the color temperatures of the user's choice to memory A and memory B. For details, refer to “4-8-5 Setting the color temperature manually.”

8MODE CHECK button

Each time this button is pressed, one of the four screen pages (STATUS screen display, !LED screen display, FUNCTION screen display and AUDIO screen display) is selected and displayed on the viewfinder to indicate the camera’s settings.

This does not affect the output signals of the camera.

9MARKER SELECT button

This is used to select the marker information displays on the viewfinder screen. Each time it is pressed, the two marker information display screens set by the menu are switched in the following sequence: A (A marker display) 5 B (B marker display) 5 OFF (no marker display) 5 A, and so on repeatedly. Note that when the power is switched ON, the display on the viewfinder screen immediately before the power was switched OFF will appear.

For details, refer to “4-7-8 Marker check screen displays.”

:USER MAIN, USER 1 and USER 2 buttons

A user setting can be allocated to each of these buttons using the setting menu. When a button is pressed, the user setting mode allocated to it is selected.

When the button is pressed again, the selected mode is released.

For details, refer to “4-8-4 Allocating functions to the USER MAIN, USER1 and USER2 buttons.”

Shooting and recording (VTR unit)

;VTR START/STOP button

When this is pressed, recording starts; when it is pressed again, recording stops. This button functions in the same way as the lens VTR button.

<VTR SAVE/STBY (tape protection) switch

This is used to select the power supply mode when the VTR has temporarily stopped recording (REC PAUSE mode).

SAVE: This is the tape protection mode. The cylinder is stopped in the half-loading status.

Less power is consumed than at the STBY position, and the operating time provided by the battery is prolonged. Compared with the STBY position, it takes longer for recording to commence after the VTR START button ; has been pressed.

When the switch is set to this position, the VTR SAVE lamp inside the viewfinder lights.

STBY : At this position, recording is commenced as soon as the VTR START button is pressed.

<Note>

When the prescribed amount of time has elapsed in the STBY mode, the unit is automatically set to the SAVE mode. To return the unit to the STBY mode, set the VTR SAVE/STBY switch to SAVE, and then again to the STBY position.

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Contents Operating Instructions Camera/VTR Model No. AJFCC Note Do not Remove Cover or BackNi-Cd Contents Chapter Maintenance Inspections SpecificationsMenu description tables Features of the camera unit Features of the VTR unit System configuration AJ-HDX400PPower supply and accessory mounting section Audio function section input system FrontRear Audio function section output system Shooting and recording camera unit Shooting and recording VTR unit CAM. Auto Knee onCAM. Auto Knee OFF BarsLT BOX ScropSqueeze Setup card insertion slot Busy operation mode display lampMenu operation section Menu buttonTime code related section CTLDisplays relating to the VTR unit’s operations and modes Time 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 Basic procedures From providing the power supply to loading the cassetteUp to performing the switch settings Procedure for shooting Adjust the white balance3When adjusting the white balance on the spot Tape function buttonsScene-to-scene continuity Scene-to-scene continuity during rec-pauseEnsuring scene-to-scene continuity at other times Procedure for shooting in the on modes PRE-RECORDING functionInterval REC function ONE ShotWhen recording is to be suspended at any time When the recording is to beWhen the ONE Shot mode of Interval REC is to be exited When the Interval REC mode is to be exitedWhen the Retake function is to be exited Retake functionRec-review function Normal playback and playback at different speedsAdjusting 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 automaticallyAuto tracking white balance setting 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 audio input signals Adjusting the audio signal recording levels 3 CH3 and CH4 recording levelsAuto Level MICSetting the time data Setting the user bitsTape continuity with the user bits User bit memory functionSetting 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 ExamplesMenu configuration Menu displays on the viewfinder screenBasic menu operations 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 battery= Iris override Iris, f-valueColor temperature Viewfinder screen display selectionShutter 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 functionMenu-driven function setup Setting the User SW Gain switchingSelecting the video output signals 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 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 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 # Read Write Reset Scene Read User Data Scene SEL Write Reset How to use the lens file data White BAL switchOperation method without performing File menu operations Supplying the power Attaching the battery and setting the battery typeUsing the Anton Bauer battery pack ReferenceUsing the NP-1 type battery pack Using the V-mount type battery packNP-1 type Battery case Using an AC power supply When the AJ-B75 AC adapter made by Panasonic is usedPin no Signal Attaching the lensAdjusting the lens flange Lens socketApprox meters Adjusting the white shading of the lens OFFStoring 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 an external microphone When using a wireless receiver When using an audio componentWhen using a UniSlot wireless receiver Mounting the unit on a tripodAdjusting the position of the shoulder pad Connecting the extension control unit AJ-EC3PAttaching the shoulder belt 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 Automatic audio level adjustment function inspection Manual audio level adjustment function InspectionInspecting the VTR unit Tape travel inspectionInspection using external microphones Self-diagnosis functionInspections relating to the time code and user bits Maintenance Connectors and signals PushNC5FBH HA16PRM-3SGBattery END SlackTape END REC WarningWireless RF Battery Near ENDServo Tape Near ENDError codes Code No Description of errorEmergency eject Emergency eject screw Push in and turn at the same timeMenu configuration How to open the menusHow to interpret the menu lists REC Function Output SELVariable Remarks Data storage Range ONE ShotOption Mode Genlock1 ROP Matrix Color CorrectionLOW Setting MID SettingHigh Setting Additional DTLSkin Tone DTL Direction=SKIN Tone Area 12 $ Camera Settings All items in Camera Setting are setting targets of the itemGamma FlareVF Displays VF MarkerZebra pattern display HoldVF INDICATOR1 VF INDICATOR2User BOX Mode Check IND Camera ID7 !LED 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 FunctionBattery SETTING1 ManualData storage Range HYTRON100ENDURA50*1 ENDURA80*1ENDURA-D*2 Battery SETTING2 DIGITAL14END 5 MIC/AUDIO1 6 MIC/AUDIO27 TC/UB Umid SET/INFODowncon Setting VTR DiagOption Video System Audio SystemConnector Section Audio Input Connectors Memo Panasonic Broadcast & Television Systems Company

AJ-HDX400P specifications

The Panasonic AJ-HDX400P is a versatile HD camcorder renowned for its exceptional image quality and professional-grade features. This camera is optimized for broadcast and production environments, delivering exceptional performance in a compact design.

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