Panasonic AJ-HDX400P operating instructions High Setting, Additional DTL

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Chapter 7 Menu description tables

7-3-6 HIGH SETTING

 

Item/

 

Variable

Remarks

Data storage

range

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$ MASTER GAIN

 

–3dB

For setting the master gain to –3, 0, 3, 6, 9,

 

 

 

 

 

 

:

12, 15, 18, 21, 24, 27 or 30 dB.

 

 

 

 

 

 

12dB

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

:

 

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30dB

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

H.DTL LEVEL

 

00

For performing the H.DTL LEVEL setting.

 

 

 

 

 

 

:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

10

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

:

 

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63

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

V.DTL LEVEL

 

00

For performing the V.DTL LEVEL setting.

 

 

 

 

 

 

:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

10

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

:

 

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31

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

DTL CORING

 

00

For performing the DTL CORING setting.

 

 

 

 

 

 

:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

08

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

:

 

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15

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

H.DTL FREQ.

 

00

For performing the H.DTL FREQ setting.

 

 

 

 

 

 

:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

25

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

:

 

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31

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

LEVEL DEPEND.

 

0

For performing the LEVEL DEPEND setting.

 

 

 

 

 

 

:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

:

 

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5

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

MASTER GAMMA

 

0.35

For setting the MASTER GAMMA in 0.01

 

 

 

 

 

 

:

steps.

 

 

 

 

 

 

0.55

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

:

 

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0.75

 

BLACK STRECH

 

–3

For setting the gamma curve of the dark

 

 

 

 

 

 

:

areas.

 

 

 

 

 

 

OFF

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

:

 

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+3

 

$ MATRIX TABLE

 

OFF

For selecting the color correction table.

 

 

 

 

 

 

A

 

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B

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$ COLOR

 

ON

For selecting ON or OFF for the color

CORRECT

 

OFF

correction.

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F

 

E

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

<Note>

Items with $ in front of their names are set by the PAINT MENU SW ($) R/W menu items on the <CARD R/W SELECT> screen.

Items without $ in front of their names are set by the PAINT MENU LEVEL R/W menu item.

For details, refer to “7-6-2 CARD R/W SELECT.”

7-3-7 ADDITIONAL DTL

 

Item/

Variable

Remarks

 

 

Data storage

range

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

KNEE APE LVL

OFF

For performing the KNEE APE LEVEL setting.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

:

 

 

 

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5

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

DTL GAIN(+)

–31

For changing the DTL “+” direction level.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

+00

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

:

 

 

 

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+31

 

 

 

DTL GAIN(–)

–31

For changing the DTL “–” (down) direction

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

:

level.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

+00

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

:

 

 

 

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+31

 

 

 

DTL CLIP

00

For changing the level at which the maximum

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

:

value of the DTL signal is clipped.

 

 

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63

 

 

 

 

 

DTL SOURCE

(R+G)/2

For setting the signal source of the DTL signal

 

 

 

7

 

 

 

 

 

(G+B)/2

components.

 

 

 

 

 

 

2G+R+B /4

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(3G+R)/4

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

R

 

 

 

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G

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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/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 CAM. Auto Knee on Shooting and recording VTR unitCAM. Auto Knee OFF BarsLT BOX ScropSqueeze 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 Basic procedures From providing the power supply to loading the cassetteUp to performing the switch settings Adjust the white balance Procedure for shooting3When adjusting the white balance on the spot Tape function buttonsScene-to-scene continuity Scene-to-scene continuity during rec-pauseEnsuring scene-to-scene continuity at other times 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 recording signals and recording system Setting the synchro scan modeSelecting the audio input signals 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 ExamplesMenu configuration Menu displays on the viewfinder screenBasic menu operations 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 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 the User SW Gain switching Menu-driven function setupSelecting the video output signals 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 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 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 Attaching the battery and setting the battery type Supplying the powerUsing the Anton Bauer battery pack ReferenceUsing the NP-1 type battery pack Using the V-mount type battery packNP-1 type Battery case When the AJ-B75 AC adapter made by Panasonic is used Using an AC power supplyPin no Signal Attaching the lensAdjusting 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 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 knobInspections prior to shooting Preparation for inspectionsInspecting the camera unit Manual audio level adjustment function Inspection Automatic audio level adjustment function inspectionInspecting the VTR unit Tape travel inspectionInspection using external microphones Self-diagnosis functionInspections relating to the time code and user bits 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 timeMenu configuration How to open the menusHow to interpret the menu lists Output SEL REC FunctionVariable Remarks Data storage Range ONE ShotOption Mode Genlock1 ROP Color Correction MatrixMID Setting LOW SettingAdditional DTL High SettingSkin Tone DTL Direction=SKIN Tone Area All items in Camera Setting are setting targets of the item 12 $ Camera SettingsGamma FlareVF Marker VF DisplaysZebra pattern display HoldVF INDICATOR1 VF INDICATOR2User BOX 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 HYTRON100ENDURA50*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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