Panasonic AJ-HDX400P When there is no time to adjust the white balance, White balance memories

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Chapter 4 Adjustments and settings for recording

When there is no time to adjust the white balance

Set the WHITE BAL switch to PRST. The white balance for the filter is achieved in accordance with the setting position of the FILTER control (outer).

When the white balance cannot be adjusted automatically

When the white balance adjustment was not completed correctly, one of the following error messages will appear on the viewfinder screen. When an error message is displayed, take the recommended action, and try adjusting the white balance again. If the error message persists even after repeated attempts, the inside of the unit must be inspected. For details, contact your nearest service center or your dealer.

Messages relating to white balance adjustment

Error

 

Meaning

 

 

Recommended action

message

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

COLOR TEMP.

Color

temperature

is

too

Select a suitable filter.

HIGH

high.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

COLOR TEMP.

Color

temperature

is

too

Select a suitable filter.

LOW

low.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

LOW LIGHT

There is not enough light.

Increase the amount of light

 

 

 

 

 

or increase the gain.

 

 

 

 

LEVEL OVER

There is too much light.

 

Reduce the amount of light

 

 

 

 

 

or reduce the gain.

 

 

 

 

 

 

CHECK FILTER

The setting position of the

Check the

filter

selector

 

filter selector control is not

control.

 

 

 

correct.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

TIME OVER

AWB was not completed

The

shooting conditions

 

within the allotted time.

 

may be unstable.

If flicker

 

 

 

 

 

occurs, engage the shutter

 

 

 

 

 

and

shoot

again

under

 

 

 

 

 

stable conditions.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

White balance memories

The values stored in the memories are retained even after the unit’s power has been turned off until the white balance is next adjusted. There are two sets of white balance memories, A and B.

When ON has been selected (initial setting) as the setting for the FILTER INH item on the <WHITE BALANCE MODE> screen opened from the OPERATION page by performing menu operations, the number of memories is limited to one in A and one in B. In this case, the memory contents are not coupled with the CC filter.

When FILTER INH is set to OFF, the adjustment values for each CC filter can be automatically saved in the memories corresponding to the WHITE BAL switch settings (A or B). This unit contains four filters so that a total of 8 (4a2) adjustment values are saved.

Note that when VAR has been selected for AWB A and AWB B items of the <WHITE BALANCE MODE> screen, the values will be the fixed color temperature settings established with the COLOR TEMP A and COLOR TEMP B settings and they cannot be adjusted using the AWB switch.

Auto tracking white balance setting

This unit comes with an auto tracking white balance (ATW) function for automatically tracking the white balance of the images in accordance with the lighting conditions. This function can be set in WHITE BAL switch B.

Open the <WHITE BALANCE MODE> screen from the OPERATION page and select ATW for the <AWB B> item by performing menu operations.

The ATW function can also be allocated to the USER MAIN, USER1 or USER2 button. For details, refer to “4-8-4 4 Allocating functions to the USER MAIN, USER1 and USER2 buttons.”

To release the auto tracking white balance

Either press again the USER button to which ATW has been allocated or select a different position for the WHITE BAL switch.

#< WHITE BALANCE MODE >

FILTER INH

:ON

SHOCKLESS AWB

:NORMAL

AWB AREA

:25%

AWB&ABB OFFSET

:OFF

AWB A

:MEM

COLOR TEMP A

:3200K

AWB B

:MEM

COLOR TEMP B

:3200K

ATW SPEED

:NORMAL

<Note>

This function is not meant to give a 100% guarantee for the accuracy of the white balance.

Some leeway has been given to both the function’s ability to track changes in the lighting conditions and the accuracy with which the white balance is tracked. For this reason, handle the function carefully.

Viewfinder screen displays relating to the white balance

For details, refer to “4-7 Viewfinder screen status displays.”

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Contents Model No. AJ Operating Instructions Camera/VTRFCC 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 AJ-HDX400P System configurationPower supply and accessory mounting section Audio function section input system FrontRear Audio function section output system Shooting and recording camera unit Bars Shooting and recording VTR unitCAM. Auto Knee on CAM. Auto Knee OFFLT BOX ScropSqueeze Menu button Setup card insertion slotBusy operation mode display lamp Menu operation sectionCTL Time code related sectionDisplays relating to the VTR unit’s operations and modes Displays relating to the time code Time code-related switch settings and display itemsMode displays TCG switch position Display switch Display item PositionViewfinder section Cassette tapes Basic procedures From providing the power supply to loading the cassetteUp to performing the switch settings Tape function buttons Procedure for shootingAdjust the white balance 3When adjusting the white balance on the spotScene-to-scene continuity Scene-to-scene continuity during rec-pauseEnsuring scene-to-scene continuity at other times ONE Shot Procedure for shooting in the on modesPRE-RECORDING function Interval REC functionWhen the Interval REC mode is to be exited When recording is to be suspended at any timeWhen the recording is to be When the ONE Shot mode of Interval REC is to be exitedNormal playback and playback at different speeds When the Retake function is to be exitedRetake function Rec-review functionOutput CAM Adjusting the white balance and black balanceAdjusting the white balance White balance detection areaWhite balance memories When there is no time to adjust the white balanceWhen the white balance cannot be adjusted automatically Auto tracking white balance settingUse this to execute ABB Adjusting the black balanceAuto W/B BAL switch Black balance memoryViewfinder screen displays relating to the shutter Setting the electronic shutterSetting the shutter mode and speed Shutter modesSelecting the recording signals and recording system Setting the synchro scan modeSelecting the audio input signals MIC Adjusting the audio signal recording levels3 CH3 and CH4 recording levels Auto LevelUser bit memory function Setting the time dataSetting the user bits Tape continuity with the user bitsRegion Setting the internal clock’s date and timeExternally locking the time code Setting the time codeTime code when the battery is replaced Operating procedure for external lockingExamples Setting the Umid informationConcerning the user bit setting during external lock To release the external lockMenu configuration Menu displays on the viewfinder screenBasic menu operations To set an item to on or OFF Selecting the user menusTo increment the value To decrement the valueSelecting the viewfinder screen display items Viewfinder screen status display configurationViewfinder screen status displays Viewfinder lamp displaysMode Check Display item What is displayed Status when display appearsCheck Filter Line MIX Gain Iris, f-value Battery typeRemaining battery = Iris overrideSpeed/mode Color temperatureViewfinder screen display selection ShutterSetting the marker displays Setting the camera IDSetting change/adjustment result messages and display modes Marker check screen displays Marker Select button function Mode check screen displays Mode Check button functionSetting items and details Menu-driven function setupSetting the User SW Gain switching Selecting the video output signalsSetting 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 Selecting the file No Setup card operationsFormatting the setup card Saving the data settings on the cardGiving 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 cardHow 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 Reference Supplying the powerAttaching the battery and setting the battery type Using the Anton Bauer battery packUsing the NP-1 type battery pack Using the V-mount type battery packNP-1 type Battery case Attaching the lens Using an AC power supplyWhen the AJ-B75 AC adapter made by Panasonic is used Pin no SignalAdjusting the lens flange Lens socketApprox 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 Audio input signal preparations When using the front microphoneWhen using an external microphone Mounting the unit on a tripod When using a wireless receiverWhen using an audio component When using a UniSlot wireless receiverExample showing use of the SHAN-RC700 rain cover Adjusting the position of the shoulder padConnecting the extension control unit AJ-EC3P Attaching the shoulder beltFront Audio Attaching the Front Audio Level control knobInspections prior to shooting Preparation for inspectionsInspecting the camera unit Tape travel inspection Automatic audio level adjustment function inspectionManual audio level adjustment function Inspection Inspecting the VTR unitInspection using external microphones Self-diagnosis functionInspections relating to the time code and user bits Maintenance HA16PRM-3SG Connectors and signalsPush NC5FBHREC Warning Battery ENDSlack Tape ENDTape Near END Wireless RFBattery Near END ServoEmergency eject screw Push in and turn at the same time Error codesCode No Description of error Emergency ejectMenu configuration How to open the menusHow to interpret the menu lists ONE Shot REC FunctionOutput SEL Variable Remarks Data storage RangeOption Mode Genlock1 ROP Color Correction MatrixMID Setting LOW SettingAdditional DTL High SettingSkin Tone DTL Direction=SKIN Tone Area Flare 12 $ Camera SettingsAll items in Camera Setting are setting targets of the item GammaHold VF DisplaysVF Marker Zebra pattern displayVF INDICATOR1 VF INDICATOR2User BOX Shutter Speed Mode Check INDCamera ID 7 !LEDUser SW Shutter SelectArib SW ModeSmpte SplitUser SW Gain White Balance ModeCard R/W Select FileIris Card READ/WRITEInitialize DiagnosticLens File System CheckVTR Function BATTERY/TAPEBlack Shading White ShadingHYTRON100 Battery SETTING1Manual Data storage RangeENDURA50*1 ENDURA80*1ENDURA-D*2 Battery SETTING2 DIGITAL14END 6 MIC/AUDIO2 5 MIC/AUDIO1Umid SET/INFO 7 TC/UBDowncon Setting VTR DiagOption Audio System Video SystemConnector Section Audio Input Connectors Memo Panasonic Broadcast & Television Systems Company

AJ-HDX400P specifications

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