Panasonic AJ-HDX400P operating instructions Lt Box, Scrop, Squeeze

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Chapter 2 Parts and their functions

=OUTPUT SEL (output signal selection) switch

This is used to select the signals output from the VIDEO OUT connector and HD SDI connector.

VTR : In the recording or other EE mode, the camera images are output from the connectors; in the playback or other VV mode, it is the VTR’s playback signals which are output.

CAM : The camera images are output at all times.

OFF : The video output is stopped and the power reduction mode is established.

Furthermore, the audio output signals are synchronized with the video signals as well.

For details on the video output, refer to “4-8-2 Selecting the video output signals.”

<Note>

During recording, the output signals are not switched even when the position of this switch is changed. They are switched when the recording operation is stopped.

>CHARACTER switch

This is used to control the superimposing of the characters

onto the images which are output from the VIDEO OUT connector and HD SDI connector.

ON : The characters are superimposed onto the images.

OFF : The characters are not superimposed onto the images.

For details on the character types, refer to “4-8-2 Selecting the video output signals.”

?DOWNCON switch

This is used to switch the mode of the SD down-converted signals which are output from the VIDEO OUT connector.

LT BOX

:

Letter-box images are output.

SCROP

:

Images with their sides cropped are output.

SQUEEZE :

Squeezed images are output.

@VIDEO OUT (SD DOWNCON signal output) connector This is the SD DOWNCON signal output connector. The SD DOWNCON signals linked to the setting of the OUTPUT SEL switch are output from here.

AECU REMOTE (remote control) connector

The AJ-EC3P extension control unit (optional accessory) is connected here.

BHD SDI (video and audio) connector

This is the connector for outputting the video signal which is used for monitoring. The video signals linked to the setting of the OUTPUT SEL switch are output from here. Whether characters are to be superimposed onto the images output from the VIDEO OUT connector can be selected separately using the internal menu.

For details, refer to “4-8-2 Selecting the video output signals.”

CGENLOCK IN connector

The HD Y reference signal is supplied to this connector

when the camera unit is to be gen-locked or the time code is to be externally locked.

NTSC composite video signals may be input as the 2 reference signal instead but, in this case, the H phase cannot be adjusted. Also, it is not possible to externally lock the sub carrier of the unit’s down-converter output (composite video signal).

DEJECT button

This is pressed to insert or eject the cassette.

ESTOP button

This is pressed to stop the tape travel.

FPLAY/PAUSE button

This is pressed to view the playback picture on the viewfinder screen or using a color video monitor. The button’s lamp comes on during playback.

When it is pressed during playback, the unit is set to pause in the playback mode (PLAY PAUSE), and the button’s lamp flashes. If the unit is left in the pause mode for two minutes, it automatically changes to the stop (STOP) mode.

GREW (rewind) button and lamp

When this button is pressed during stop, the tape is reviewed at high speed. Its lamp lights at this time.

When it is pressed during playback or pause, the tape is reviewed at approximately 4 times the normal tape speed. Both the PLAY lamp and REW lamp light at this time.

HFF (fast forward) button and lamp

When this button is pressed during stop, the tape is cued at high speed. Its lamp lights at this time.

When it is pressed during playback or pause, the tape is cued at approximately 4 times the normal tape speed. Both the PLAY lamp and FF lamp light at this time.

IEMERGENCY screw (inside rubber cap)

If the cassette does not eject even when the EJECT button is pressed, use a screwdriver or similar implement to push and turn the EMERGENCY screw at the same time: this will cause the cassette to be ejected.

For details, refer to “6-3-3 Emergency eject.”

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Contents Model No. AJ Operating Instructions Camera/VTRDo not Remove Cover or Back FCC NoteNi-Cd Contents Specifications Chapter Maintenance InspectionsMenu description tables Features of the camera unit Features of the VTR unit AJ-HDX400P 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 Mode 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 buttonsScene-to-scene continuity during rec-pause Scene-to-scene continuityEnsuring scene-to-scene continuity at other times PRE-RECORDING function Procedure for shooting in the on modesInterval REC function ONE ShotWhen the recording is to be When recording is to be suspended at any timeWhen the ONE Shot mode of Interval REC is to be exited When the Interval REC mode is to be exitedRetake function When the Retake function is to be exitedRec-review function Normal playback and playback at different speedsAdjusting 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 balanceAuto tracking white balance setting 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 audio input signals 3 CH3 and CH4 recording levels Adjusting the audio signal recording levelsAuto Level MICSetting the user bits Setting the time dataTape continuity with the user bits User bit memory functionRegion 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 type= Iris 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 # Read Write Reset Scene Read User Data Scene SEL 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 Attaching the lensLens socket Adjusting the lens flangeApprox meters OFF Adjusting the white shading of the lensGiving 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 an external microphone When using an audio component When using a wireless receiverWhen using a UniSlot wireless receiver Mounting the unit on a tripodConnecting the extension control unit AJ-EC3P 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 WarningBattery Near END Wireless RFServo Tape Near ENDCode No Description of error Error codesEmergency eject Emergency eject screw Push in and turn at the same timeHow to open the menus Menu configurationHow to interpret the menu lists Output SEL REC FunctionVariable Remarks Data storage Range ONE ShotGenlock Option Mode1 ROP Color Correction MatrixMID Setting LOW SettingAdditional DTL High SettingDirection Skin Tone DTL=SKIN Tone Area All items in Camera Setting are setting targets of the item 12 $ Camera SettingsGamma FlareVF Marker VF DisplaysZebra pattern display HoldVF INDICATOR2 VF INDICATOR1User BOX Camera ID Mode Check IND7 !LED 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 SETTING1Data storage Range HYTRON100ENDURA80*1 ENDURA50*1ENDURA-D*2 DIGITAL14 Battery SETTING2END 6 MIC/AUDIO2 5 MIC/AUDIO1Umid SET/INFO 7 TC/UBVTR Diag Downcon SettingOption Audio System Video SystemConnector Section Audio Input Connectors Memo Panasonic Broadcast & Television Systems Company

AJ-HDX400P specifications

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