Panasonic AJ-HDX400P operating instructions Genlock, Option Mode, 1 ROP

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Chapter 7 Menu description tables

7-2-3 GENLOCK

Item/

 

 

Variable

Remarks

Data storage

range

 

 

 

 

 

 

GENLOCK

 

 

AUTO

For selecting the sync signal among the

 

 

 

 

camera signals.

 

 

 

 

AUTO:

 

 

 

 

If sync signals are supplied to the

 

 

 

 

GENLOCK IN connector, the camera unit

 

 

 

 

is synchronized with the reference signal

 

 

 

 

which has been input. If no sync signals

 

 

 

 

are supplied, it is synchronized with the

C U

F

E

 

internal reference signal.

 

 

 

 

 

GL PHASE

 

 

HD SDI

For selecting the output system that phase-

 

 

 

DOWNCON

locks the signals supplied to the GENLOCK

 

 

 

 

IN connector.

 

 

 

 

HD SDI:

 

 

 

 

The HD SDI output signal is locked to the

 

 

 

 

gen-lock input. The output phase of the TC

 

 

 

 

OUT connector’s time code is aligned with

 

 

 

 

the phase of the HD SDI output.

 

 

 

 

DOWNCON:

 

 

 

 

The DOWNCON output signal is locked to

 

 

 

 

the gen-lock input. The output phase of

 

 

 

 

the TC OUT connector’s time code is

 

 

 

 

aligned with the phase of the DOWNCON

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F

E

 

output.

 

 

 

H PHASE COARSE

–55

For making coarse adjustments to the

 

 

 

:

horizontal phase when setting up a system.

 

 

 

+00

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

:

 

 

 

 

+55

 

 

 

 

 

H PHASE FINE

 

–100

For making fine adjustments to the horizontal

 

 

 

:

phase when setting up a system.

 

 

 

+000

 

 

 

<Note>

 

 

 

:

 

 

 

+100

This adjustment also affects the SC phase.

 

 

 

 

 

<Note>

Perform the H PHASE COARSE and H PHASE FINE settings again when the HD reference signal is switched over to the SD reference signal as the signal supplied to the GENLOCK IN connector.

7-2-4 OPTION MODE

Item/

Variable

 

Remarks

Data storage

range

 

 

 

 

 

 

REC TALLY

RED

For selecting the method used to inform the

 

GREEN

user that the unit is recording when a system

 

CHAR

using an extender or other device is

 

 

configured and BOTH is selected as the 26-

 

 

PIN CONTROL menu item setting while the

 

 

system is used in the remote control mode.

 

 

RED:

The red tally lamp lights.

 

 

GREEN: The green tally lamp lights.

 

 

CHAR: The letters “REC” appear on the

C U F E

 

 

viewfinder.

 

 

 

P.OFF GPS DATA

HOLD

For selecting whether or not to hold the UMID

 

CLEAR

GPS position information while the power is

 

 

off and record the information as the data still

 

 

held as the previous value until another

 

 

measurement can be taken after the power is

 

 

next turned on.

 

 

HOLD: The data is held and recorded.

 

 

CLEAR: The data is cleared at the same time

 

 

 

as the power is turned off, and all

 

 

 

zeros (no information) are recorded

 

 

 

from the time the power is turned on

C U F

 

 

until the measurement is next taken.

7-3 PAINT

7-3-1 ROP

 

Item/

 

Variable

Remarks

Data storage

range

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

MASTER PED

 

–200

For setting the master pedestal level.

 

 

 

 

 

 

:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

+018

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

:

 

S

 

U F

E +200

 

MASTER DTL

 

–31

For setting the H detail/V detail level.

 

 

 

 

 

 

:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

+00

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

:

 

S

C

U

F

E +31

 

MASTER GAMMA

 

0.35

For setting the master gamma in 0.01 steps.

 

 

 

 

 

 

:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

0.45

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

:

 

S

 

U F

E 0.75

 

KNEE POINT

 

70.0%

For setting the master knee position in 0.5%

 

 

 

 

 

 

:

steps.

 

 

 

 

 

 

93.0%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

:

 

SU F E 107.0%

KNEE SLOPE

0

For setting the knee slope.

 

 

 

 

 

:

 

 

 

 

 

 

85

 

 

 

 

 

 

:

 

S

U

F

E 99

 

R GAIN

 

 

 

 

–200

For setting the R channel gain.

 

 

 

 

 

:

 

 

 

 

 

 

+000

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

:

 

S

C

U

 

F

E +200

 

G GAIN

 

 

 

 

–200

For setting the G channel gain.

 

 

 

 

 

:

 

 

 

 

 

 

+000

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

:

 

S

C

U

 

F

E +200

 

B GAIN

 

 

 

 

–200

For setting the B channel gain.

 

 

 

 

 

:

 

 

 

 

 

 

+000

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

:

 

S

C

U

 

F

E +200

 

R PEDESTAL

 

 

–100

For setting the R channel pedestal level.

 

 

 

 

 

:

 

 

 

 

 

 

+000

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

:

 

S

C

U

 

F

E +100

 

G PEDESTAL

 

 

–100

For setting the G channel pedestal level.

 

 

 

 

 

:

 

 

 

 

 

 

+000

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

:

 

S

C

U

 

F

E +100

 

B PEDESTAL

 

 

–100

For setting the B channel pedestal level.

 

 

 

 

 

:

 

 

 

 

 

 

+000

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

:

 

S

C

U

 

F

E +100

 

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

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Contents Operating Instructions Camera/VTR Model No. AJFCC 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 System configuration AJ-HDX400PPower supply and accessory mounting section Audio function section input system FrontRear Audio function section output system Shooting and recording camera unit CAM. Auto Knee OFF Shooting and recording VTR unitCAM. Auto Knee on BarsLT BOX ScropSqueeze Menu operation section Setup card insertion slotBusy operation mode display lamp Menu buttonTime code related section CTLDisplays relating to the VTR unit’s operations and modes TCG switch position Display switch Display item Position Time code-related switch settings and display itemsMode displays Displays relating to the time codeViewfinder section Cassette tapes Basic procedures From providing the power supply to loading the cassetteUp to performing the switch settings 3When adjusting the white balance on the spot Procedure for shootingAdjust the white balance Tape function buttonsScene-to-scene continuity Scene-to-scene continuity during rec-pauseEnsuring scene-to-scene continuity at other times Interval REC function Procedure for shooting in the on modesPRE-RECORDING function ONE ShotWhen the ONE Shot mode of Interval REC is to be exited When recording is to be suspended at any timeWhen the recording is to be When the Interval REC mode is to be exitedRec-review function When the Retake function is to be exitedRetake function Normal playback and playback at different speedsWhite balance detection area Adjusting the white balance and black balanceAdjusting the white balance Output CAMAuto tracking white balance setting When there is no time to adjust the white balanceWhen the white balance cannot be adjusted automatically White balance memoriesBlack balance memory Adjusting the black balanceAuto W/B BAL switch Use this to execute ABBShutter modes Setting the electronic shutterSetting the shutter mode and speed Viewfinder screen displays relating to the shutterSelecting the recording signals and recording system Setting the synchro scan modeSelecting the audio input signals Auto Level Adjusting the audio signal recording levels3 CH3 and CH4 recording levels MICTape continuity with the user bits Setting the time dataSetting the user bits User bit memory functionSetting the internal clock’s date and time RegionOperating procedure for external locking Setting the time codeTime code when the battery is replaced Externally locking the time codeTo release the external lock Setting the Umid informationConcerning the user bit setting during external lock ExamplesMenu configuration Menu displays on the viewfinder screenBasic menu operations To decrement the value Selecting the user menusTo increment the value To set an item to on or OFFViewfinder lamp displays Viewfinder screen status display configurationViewfinder screen status displays Selecting the viewfinder screen display itemsDisplay item What is displayed Status when display appears Mode CheckCheck Filter Line MIX Gain = Iris override Battery typeRemaining battery Iris, f-valueShutter Color temperatureViewfinder screen display selection Speed/modeSetting the marker displays Setting the camera IDSetting change/adjustment result messages and display modes Mode check screen displays Mode Check button function Marker check screen displays Marker Select button functionSelecting the video output signals Menu-driven function setupSetting the User SW Gain switching Setting items and detailsSetting 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 Saving the data settings on the card Setup card operationsFormatting the setup 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 fileHow 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 Using the Anton Bauer battery pack Supplying the powerAttaching the battery and setting the battery type ReferenceUsing the NP-1 type battery pack Using the V-mount type battery packNP-1 type Battery case Pin no Signal Using an AC power supplyWhen the AJ-B75 AC adapter made by Panasonic is used Attaching the lensAdjusting the lens flange Lens socketApprox 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 Audio input signal preparations When using the front microphoneWhen using an external microphone When using a UniSlot wireless receiver When using a wireless receiverWhen using an audio component Mounting the unit on a tripodAttaching the shoulder belt Adjusting the position of the shoulder padConnecting the extension control unit AJ-EC3P Example showing use of the SHAN-RC700 rain coverAttaching the Front Audio Level control knob Front AudioInspections prior to shooting Preparation for inspectionsInspecting the camera unit Inspecting the VTR unit Automatic audio level adjustment function inspectionManual audio level adjustment function Inspection Tape travel inspectionInspection using external microphones Self-diagnosis functionInspections relating to the time code and user bits Maintenance NC5FBH Connectors and signalsPush HA16PRM-3SGTape END Battery ENDSlack REC WarningServo Wireless RFBattery Near END Tape Near ENDEmergency eject Error codesCode No Description of error Emergency eject screw Push in and turn at the same timeMenu configuration How to open the menusHow to interpret the menu lists Variable Remarks Data storage Range REC FunctionOutput SEL ONE ShotOption Mode Genlock1 ROP Matrix Color CorrectionLOW Setting MID SettingHigh Setting Additional DTLSkin Tone DTL Direction=SKIN Tone Area Gamma 12 $ Camera SettingsAll items in Camera Setting are setting targets of the item FlareZebra pattern display VF DisplaysVF Marker HoldVF INDICATOR1 VF INDICATOR2User BOX 7 !LED Mode Check INDCamera ID Shutter SpeedShutter Select User SWSplit SW ModeSmpte AribWhite Balance Mode User SW GainCard READ/WRITE FileIris Card R/W SelectSystem Check DiagnosticLens File InitializeWhite Shading BATTERY/TAPEBlack Shading VTR FunctionData storage Range Battery SETTING1Manual HYTRON100ENDURA50*1 ENDURA80*1ENDURA-D*2 Battery SETTING2 DIGITAL14END 5 MIC/AUDIO1 6 MIC/AUDIO27 TC/UB Umid SET/INFODowncon Setting VTR DiagOption Video System Audio SystemConnector Section Audio Input Connectors Memo Panasonic Broadcast & Television Systems Company

AJ-HDX400P specifications

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