Panasonic AJ-HDX400P REC Function, Output SEL, Variable Remarks Data storage Range, ONE Shot

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Chapter 7 Menu description tables

7-2 SYSTEM SETTING

7-2-1 REC FUNCTION

Item/

Variable

Remarks

Data storage

range

 

 

 

 

INTERVAL REC

ON

For setting the INTERVAL REC function.

MODE

ONE SHOT

ON: Interval recording is possible in single-

 

OFF

frame units.

 

 

ONE SHOT:

 

 

Recording is performed only once for the

 

 

time set in the REC TIME item, after which

 

 

it stops.

 

 

OFF: Interval recording is not performed.

 

 

<Note>

 

 

The OFF setting is restored when the power

F

 

is turned off.

 

 

 

REC TIME

00s01f

For setting the recording time (one cut).

 

:

The shortest time is one frame.

C U F

59s29f

 

 

 

 

 

 

PAUSE TIME

00h00m00s01f

For setting the recording pause time.

 

:

The shortest time is one frame.

 

00h04m59s29f

 

 

:

 

C U F

23h59m59s29f

 

 

 

 

TAKE TOTAL TIME

NONE

For setting the time required for shooting.

:Select a setting from NONE (shooting

5day

continues until it is stopped manually) to

C U F

5DAY (5 days).

 

 

TOTAL REC TIME 00m00s01f

For displaying the total recording time. The

:setting for this time cannot be changed.

90m59s29f The total time yielded by adding the REC OVER 100min TIME, PAUSE TIME and TOTAL TAKE TIME

 

NONE

is displayed.

 

 

 

AUDIO REC

OFF

For setting whether or not to record the

 

ON

sound.

C U F

 

 

START DELAY

0SEC

For setting the time taken until recording is to

:start after the REC START button is pressed

C U F

10SEC

in the INTERVAL REC mode.

 

 

 

 

 

 

PRE REC MODE

OFF

For setting the PRE REC function.

 

0SEC

OFF:

The PRE REC function is not

 

:

 

operable.

 

10SEC

0-10SEC:The duration for which pre-

 

 

 

recording can be performed after

 

 

 

the REC START button is pressed

C U F

 

 

is set here.

 

 

 

RETAKE MODE

ON

For selecting whether or not to allow retake

 

OFF

operations (MODE CHECK switch + RET

 

 

switch).

 

 

 

<Note>

 

 

 

The OFF setting is restored when the power

F

 

is turned off.

7-2-2 OUTPUT SEL

Item/

Variable

 

Remarks

Data storage

range

 

 

 

 

 

 

OUTPUT CHAR

TC

For setting the type of characters to be

 

STATUS

superimposed onto the output signals of the

 

MENU

VIDEO OUT connector and HD SDI

 

ONLY

connector.

 

 

TC:

 

 

 

The time code is displayed. (The menu

 

 

appears when the menu is displayed.)

 

 

<Note>

 

 

The time code display position moves

 

 

vertically in accordance with the camera ID

 

 

position.

 

 

STATUS:

 

 

All the same characters as the ones

 

 

superimposed on the viewfinder are

 

 

displayed. (The menu appears when the

 

 

menu is displayed.)

 

 

MENU ONLY:

 

 

Only appears when the menu is displayed.

C U F

 

Normally, nothing is displayed

 

 

 

VF MODE

EE/PB

EE/PB: The images are played back in the

 

EE

 

playback mode.

 

 

EE:

The camera images are displayed all

C U F

 

 

the time.

 

 

 

HD SDI P.SAVE

ON

For selecting whether to output the HD SDI

 

OFF

signal.

 

 

ON: The HD SDI circuit is set to the power

 

 

 

save mode, and the signal is not output

 

 

 

at any time.

 

 

OFF: The signal output accords with the

 

 

 

position (VTR, CAM or OFF) selected

C U F

 

 

by the OUTPUT SEL switch.

 

 

 

HD SDI CHAR

ON

For selecting whether to superimpose

 

OFF

characters on the HD SDI connector signals

 

 

in accordance with the position selected by

 

 

the CHARACTER switch on the side panel.

 

 

ON: The characters are superimposed and

 

 

 

output.

C U F

 

OFF: The characters are not superimposed.

 

 

 

HD SDI METADATA

ON

For selecting whether to output the metadata

 

OFF

to the HD SDI signal.

 

 

ON: The metadata is output.

C U F

 

OFF: The metadata is not output.

 

 

 

DOWNCON

ON

For selecting whether to output the down-

P.SAVE

OFF

converted signal.

 

 

ON: The down-converter is set to the power

 

 

 

save mode, and the signal is not output

 

 

 

at any time.

C U F

 

OFF: The signal output accords with the

 

 

 

position (VTR, CAM or OFF) selected

 

 

 

by the OUTPUT SEL switch.

 

 

 

DOWNCON CHAR

ON

For selecting whether to superimpose

 

OFF

characters onto the down-converted signal in

 

 

accordance with the position selected by the

 

 

CHARACTER switch on the side panel.

 

 

ON: The characters are superimposed and

 

 

 

output.

C U F

 

OFF: The characters are not superimposed.

 

 

 

DOWNCON SETUP

0%

For setting the setup level of the down-

C U F

7.5%

converted output signal.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

7

The underlining in the variable range column indicates the setting in the preset mode.

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Contents Model No. AJ Operating Instructions Camera/VTRNi-Cd FCC NoteDo not Remove Cover or Back Contents Menu description tables Chapter Maintenance InspectionsSpecifications Features of the camera unit Features of the VTR unit AJ-HDX400P System configurationPower supply and accessory mounting section Rear Audio function section input systemFront Audio function section output system Shooting and recording camera unit CAM. Auto Knee on Shooting and recording VTR unitCAM. Auto Knee OFF BarsSqueeze LT BOXScrop 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 Up to performing the switch settings Basic proceduresFrom providing the power supply to loading the cassette Adjust the white balance Procedure for shooting3When adjusting the white balance on the spot Tape function buttonsEnsuring scene-to-scene continuity at other times Scene-to-scene continuityScene-to-scene continuity during rec-pause 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 shutterSelecting the audio input signals Selecting the recording signals and recording systemSetting the synchro scan mode 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 ExamplesBasic menu operations Menu configurationMenu displays on the viewfinder screen 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 change/adjustment result messages and display modes Setting the marker displaysSetting the camera ID 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 detailsFunctions which can be selected Setting items and what is setSelecting the F.AUDIO Level control function Data handling Setting the color temperature manuallyHandling the setup card 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 cardLoading the user data How to use the user dataWriting the setting data in the user area Reading the setting data used for the scene files How to use the scene file dataWriting 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 Operation method without performing File menu operations How to use the lens file dataWhite BAL switch Attaching the battery and setting the battery type Supplying the powerUsing the Anton Bauer battery pack ReferenceNP-1 type Battery case Using the NP-1 type battery packUsing the V-mount type battery pack When the AJ-B75 AC adapter made by Panasonic is used Using an AC power supplyPin no Signal Attaching the lensApprox meters Adjusting the lens flangeLens socket 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 an external microphone Audio input signal preparationsWhen using the front 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 knobInspecting the camera unit Inspections prior to shootingPreparation for inspections Manual audio level adjustment function Inspection Automatic audio level adjustment function inspectionInspecting the VTR unit Tape travel inspectionInspections relating to the time code and user bits Inspection using external microphonesSelf-diagnosis function 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 interpret the menu lists Menu configurationHow to open the menus Output SEL REC FunctionVariable Remarks Data storage Range ONE Shot1 ROP Option ModeGenlock Color Correction MatrixMID Setting LOW SettingAdditional DTL High Setting=SKIN Tone Area Skin Tone DTLDirection All items in Camera Setting are setting targets of the item 12 $ Camera SettingsGamma FlareVF Marker VF DisplaysZebra pattern display HoldUser BOX VF INDICATOR1VF INDICATOR2 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 HYTRON100ENDURA-D*2 ENDURA50*1ENDURA80*1 END Battery SETTING2DIGITAL14 6 MIC/AUDIO2 5 MIC/AUDIO1Umid SET/INFO 7 TC/UBOption Downcon SettingVTR Diag Audio System Video SystemConnector Section Audio Input Connectors Memo Panasonic Broadcast & Television Systems Company

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