Panasonic AJ-HDX400P Adjusting the audio signal recording levels, 3 CH3 and CH4 recording levels

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Chapter 4 Adjustments and settings for recording

For the detailed audio-related settings, open the <MIC/AUDIO1> and <MIC/AUDIO2> screens from the VTR MENU page and select the settings for the items by performing menu operations.

For details, refer to “Chapter 7 Menu description tables.”

#< MIC/AUDIO1 >

 

FRONT VR CH1

:OFF

FRONT VR CH2

:OFF

MIC LOWCUT CH1

:OFF

MIC LOWCUT CH2

:OFF

MIC LOWCUT CH3

:OFF

MIC LOWCUT CH4

:OFF

LIMITER CH1

:OFF

LIMITER CH2

:OFF

AUTO LEVEL CH3

:ON

AUTO LEVEL CH4

:ON

REC CH3/CH4

:SW

CUE REC SELECT

:CH1

TEST TONE

:NORMAL

#< MIC/AUDIO2 >

 

FRONT MIC POWER

:ON

REAR MIC POWER

:ON

AUDIO OUT

:ON

MONITOR SELECT

:STEREO

FRONT MIC LEVEL

:–40dB

REAR MIC CH1 LVL

:–60dB

REAR MIC CH2 LVL

:–60dB

REAR LINE IN LVL

:+4dB

AUDIO OUT LVL

:+4dB

HEADROOM

:20dB

WIRELESS WARN

:OFF

4-4-2 Adjusting the audio signal recording levels

The procedure for manually adjusting the levels at which the signals are to be recorded on audio tracks CH1 and CH2 is set forth below.

1 Set the MONITOR SELECT switch to the CH1/2 position so that the audio level meter display in the display window indicates CH1 and CH2, and check that 1 and 2 are actually indicated as the display in the display window. Before proceeding any further, on the menu, set whether to activate the F.AUDIO LEVEL controls which are used for attenuation. (At the factory, the mode in which these controls are inactive is established.)

2 Set the AUDIO SELECT CH1 and CH2 buttons to MAN (manual).

3 While monitoring the audio level meter in the display window or the audio level meter display inside the viewfinder, adjust the AUDIO LEVEL CH1 and CH2 controls. If the uppermost bar (0 dB) is exceeded, the “OVER” display lights up to indicate that the input volume is too high. The level must be adjusted so that 0 dB will not be indicated even under maximum volume conditions.

Audio level meter in display window

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For the audio levels to be adjusted by one person only, it is recommended that the F.AUDIO LEVEL controls be used. Select in advance the audio channels whose levels are to be adjusted, and while monitoring the level meter on the viewfinder screen, adjust the F.AUDIO LEVEL controls in such a way that the input will not be too high.

4-4-3 CH3 and CH4 recording levels

Audio signals can be recorded separately for four audio channels. Perform menu operations to open the <MIC/ AUDIO1> screen from the VTR MENU page to change the settings for the AUTO LEVEL CH3 and AUTO LEVEL CH4. Depending on the setting conditions and input level for these items, recording levels for audio tracks CH3 and CH4 change as shown in the table below. Note that adjustments cannot be performed manually.

AUTO LEVEL

Input level

 

 

 

 

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AGC ON

 

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OFF

AGC/LIMITER OFF

 

LIMITER ON

 

 

 

 

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The DVCPRO HD EX format allows signals for 8 audio channels to be recorded, but the same signals as CH1, CH2, CH3 and CH4 will be recorded for CH5, CH6, CH7 and CH8, respectively.

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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 Bars Shooting and recording VTR unitCAM. Auto Knee on CAM. Auto Knee OFFScrop LT BOXSqueeze 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 From providing the power supply to loading the cassette Basic proceduresUp 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 during rec-pause Scene-to-scene continuityEnsuring 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 modesSetting the synchro scan mode Selecting the recording signals and recording systemSelecting 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 displays on the viewfinder screen Menu configurationBasic 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 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 items and details Menu-driven function setupSetting the User SW Gain switching Selecting the video output signalsSelecting 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 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 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 Reference Supplying the powerAttaching the battery and setting the battery type Using the Anton Bauer battery packUsing the V-mount type battery pack Using the NP-1 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 SignalLens 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 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 knobPreparation for inspections Inspections prior to shootingInspecting the camera unit Tape travel inspection Automatic audio level adjustment function inspectionManual audio level adjustment function Inspection Inspecting the VTR unitSelf-diagnosis function Inspection using external microphonesInspections 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 ejectHow to open the menus Menu configurationHow to interpret the menu lists ONE Shot REC FunctionOutput SEL Variable Remarks Data storage RangeGenlock Option Mode1 ROP Color Correction MatrixMID Setting LOW SettingAdditional DTL High SettingDirection Skin Tone DTL=SKIN Tone Area Flare 12 $ Camera SettingsAll items in Camera Setting are setting targets of the item GammaHold VF DisplaysVF Marker Zebra pattern displayVF INDICATOR2 VF INDICATOR1User 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 RangeENDURA80*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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