Panasonic AJ-HDX400P Displays relating to the VTR unit’s operations and modes

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Chapter 2 Parts and their functions

2-6 Warning/status display section

2-7 Display window and its displays

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1Back tally lamp

When the back tally switch 2 is set to ON, this lamp serves the same function as the front tally lamp in the viewfinder.

2Back tally switch

This is used to control the unit’s back tally lamp 1 and rear tally lamp 6.

ON : The back tally lamp and rear tally lamp operate.

OFF : The back tally lamp and rear tally lamp do not operate.

3WARNING lamp

When a problem of some form or other occurs within the VTR unit, this lamp flashes or lights.

4LIGHT switch

This controls the lighting of the display window.

Each time it is pressed, the lighting of the display window 5 is set in turn from on to off or vice versa.

5Display window

This displays the alarms, remaining battery charge, audio levels, time data, etc. relating to the VTR unit.

6Rear TALLY lamp

When the back tally switch 2 is set to ON, this lamp operates in exactly the same way as the back tally lamp.

Remaining tape and remaining battery charge and audio channel level displays

Remaining tape display

The remaining tape time is displayed using 7 segments.

The remaining tape time indicated by each segment is set to 3 minutes or 5 minutes using TAPE REMAIN/∫ on the VTR MENU “BATTERY/TAPE” screen. Each time the number of minutes set for the segments elapses, one segment is cleared.

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Remaining battery charge display

If a battery with a digital display (% display) is used, all 7 segments up to the “F” position light when the 70% or more of the battery charge remains.

When there is less than 70% of the battery charge remaining, the segments go out one by one in sequence every time the remaining charge drops by 10%. It is also possible to set all 7 segments to light at a 100% battery charge by selecting 100% as the setting for BATT REMAIN FULL on the <BATTERY/TAPE> screen of the VTR menu.

Audio channel level meter

When the MONITOR SELECT CH1/2OCH3/4 switch is set to CH1/2, numbers 1 and 2 indicating the audio channels appear, and the CH1 and CH2 audio levels are displayed. Conversely, when it is set to CH3/4, numbers 3 and 4 indicating the audio channels appear, and the CH3 and CH4 audio levels are displayed.

Displays relating to the VTR unit’s operations and modes

Error code display

(for details, refer to “6-3 Warning system”)

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Warning displays

RF: Clogged video head

SERVO: Servo disturbance

HUMID: Formation of condensation on the head drum

SLACK: Problem in tape take-up

For details, refer to “6-3 Warning system.”

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Contents Operating Instructions Camera/VTR Model No. AJDo 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 System configuration AJ-HDX400PPower supply and accessory mounting section Front Audio function section input systemRear Audio function section output system Shooting and recording camera unit Shooting and recording VTR unit CAM. Auto Knee onCAM. Auto Knee OFF BarsScrop LT BOXSqueeze 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 From providing the power supply to loading the cassette Basic proceduresUp 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 during rec-pause Scene-to-scene continuityEnsuring 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 shutterSetting the synchro scan mode Selecting the recording signals and recording systemSelecting 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 displays on the viewfinder screen Menu configurationBasic 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 camera ID Setting the marker displaysSetting 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 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 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 fileWriting 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 Supplying the power Attaching the battery and setting the battery typeUsing the Anton Bauer battery pack ReferenceUsing the V-mount type battery pack Using the NP-1 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 lensLens socket Adjusting the lens flangeApprox 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 When using the front microphone Audio input signal preparationsWhen 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 AudioPreparation for inspections Inspections prior to shootingInspecting the camera unit Automatic audio level adjustment function inspection Manual 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 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 timeHow to open the menus Menu configurationHow to interpret the menu lists REC Function Output SELVariable Remarks Data storage Range ONE ShotGenlock Option Mode1 ROP Matrix Color CorrectionLOW Setting MID SettingHigh Setting Additional DTLDirection Skin Tone DTL=SKIN Tone Area 12 $ Camera Settings All items in Camera Setting are setting targets of the itemGamma FlareVF Displays VF MarkerZebra pattern display HoldVF INDICATOR2 VF INDICATOR1User 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 HYTRON100ENDURA80*1 ENDURA50*1ENDURA-D*2 DIGITAL14 Battery SETTING2END 5 MIC/AUDIO1 6 MIC/AUDIO27 TC/UB Umid SET/INFOVTR Diag Downcon SettingOption Video System Audio SystemConnector Section Audio Input Connectors Memo Panasonic Broadcast & Television Systems Company

AJ-HDX400P specifications

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