Panasonic AJ-HDX400P operating instructions 5 MIC/AUDIO1, 6 MIC/AUDIO2

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Chapter 7 Menu description tables

7-8-5 MIC/AUDIO1

Item/

Variable

 

Remarks

Data storage

range

 

 

 

 

 

 

FRONT VR CH1

FRONT

For setting whether or not to make the audio

 

W.L.

control operational for the input system

 

REAR

selected for CH1.

 

ALL

 

 

C U F

OFF

 

 

 

 

 

FRONT VR CH2

FRONT

For setting whether or not to make the audio

 

W.L.

control operational for the input system

 

REAR

selected for CH2.

 

ALL

 

 

C U F

OFF

 

 

 

 

 

MIC LOWCUT CH1

FRONT

For selecting the microphone low-cut filter for

 

REAR

CH1.

 

 

W.L.

 

 

C U F

OFF

 

 

 

 

 

MIC LOWCUT CH2

FRONT

For selecting the microphone low-cut filter for

 

REAR

CH2.

 

 

W.L.

 

 

C U F

OFF

 

 

 

 

 

MIC LOWCUT CH3

FRONT

For selecting the microphone low-cut filter for

 

REAR

CH3.

 

 

W.L.

 

 

C U F

OFF

 

 

 

 

 

MIC LOWCUT CH4

FRONT

For selecting the microphone low-cut filter for

 

REAR

CH4.

 

 

W.L.

 

 

C U F

OFF

 

 

 

 

 

LIMITER CH1

ON

For selecting the limiter for CH1.

C U F

OFF

 

 

 

 

 

LIMITER CH2

ON

For selecting the limiter for CH2.

C U F

OFF

 

 

 

 

 

AUTO LEVEL CH3

ON

For selecting the method used to set the level.

C U F

OFF

 

 

 

 

 

AUTO LEVEL CH4

ON

For selecting the method used to set the level.

C U F

OFF

 

 

 

 

 

REC CH3/CH4

SW

For selecting the signals to be recorded for

 

CH1/2

CH3 and CH4.

 

 

SW:

The signals complying with the

 

 

 

position of the CH3/CH4 selector

 

 

 

switch on the side panel are recorded.

 

 

CH1&2: The same signals for CH1 and CH2

 

 

 

are recorded for CH3 and CH4. The

 

 

 

CH3&4 input circuit is set to the

C U F

 

 

power-saving mode.

 

 

 

CUE REC SELECT

CH1

For selecting the signals to be recorded for

 

CH2

the CUE channel.

C U F

CH1+CH2

 

 

 

 

 

TEST TONE

NORMAL

For selecting the test signal.

 

ALWAYS

NORMAL: The test tone signal is output to all

 

OFF

 

the channels when the CAM/BAR

 

CHSEL

 

switch has been set to BAR and the

 

 

 

CH1 AUDIO IN switch has been set

 

 

 

to FRONT.

 

 

ALWAYS: The test tone signal is always output

 

 

 

to all the channels when the CAM/

 

 

 

BAR switch has been set to BAR.

 

 

OFF:

The test tone signal is not output.

 

 

CHSEL: The test tone signal is output to the

 

 

 

channels for which the CH1 or CH2

 

 

 

AUDIO IN switch has been set to

 

 

 

FRONT when the CAM/BAR switch

 

 

 

is set to BAR. It is not output to CH3

C U F

 

 

or CH4.

7-8-6 MIC/AUDIO2

Item/

Variable

Remarks

Data storage

range

 

 

 

 

FRONT MIC

ON

For selecting the phantom power supply for

POWER

OFF

the front microphone.

C U F

 

 

 

 

 

REAR MIC POWER

ON

For selecting the phantom power supply for

C U F

OFF

the rear microphone.

 

 

 

AUDIO OUT

ON

For setting the audio output circuit.

 

OFF

OFF: The power to the output circuit is shut

 

 

down, and the signals of the circuit are

 

 

not output.

 

 

ON: The signals of the audio output circuit

C U F

 

are output.

 

 

 

MONITOR SELECT

STEREO

For selecting the format of the signals to be

 

MIX

output to the monitor.

C U F

 

 

 

 

 

FRONT MIC LEVEL

–40dB

For selecting the input level of the front

C U F

–50dB

microphone.

 

 

 

REAR MIC CH1

–50dB

For selecting the input level of the rear

LVL

–60dB

microphone.

C U F

 

 

 

 

 

REAR MIC CH2

–50dB

For selecting the input level of the rear

LVL

–60dB

microphone.

C U F

 

 

 

 

 

REAR LINE IN LVL

0dB

For selecting the rear line input level.

C U F

+4dB

 

 

 

 

AUDIO OUT LVL

0dB

For selecting the rear audio output level.

C U F

+4dB

 

 

 

 

HEADROOM

18dB

For setting the headroom (reference level).

C U F

20dB

 

 

 

 

WIRELESS WARN

ON

For selecting whether or not to output

 

OFF

warnings when the reception of the wireless

C U F

 

receiver is poor.

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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 Shooting and recording VTR unit CAM. Auto Knee onCAM. Auto Knee OFF BarsLT BOX ScropSqueeze Setup card insertion slot Busy operation mode display lampMenu operation section Menu buttonTime code related section CTLDisplays relating to the VTR unit’s operations and modes Time code-related switch settings and display items Mode displaysTCG 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 Procedure for shooting Adjust the white balance3When 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 Procedure for shooting in the on modes PRE-RECORDING functionInterval REC function ONE ShotWhen recording is to be suspended at any time When the recording is to beWhen the ONE Shot mode of Interval REC is to be exited When the Interval REC mode is to be exitedWhen the Retake function is to be exited Retake functionRec-review function Normal playback and playback at different speedsAdjusting the white balance and black balance Adjusting the white balanceWhite balance detection area Output CAMWhen there is no time to adjust the white balance When the white balance cannot be adjusted automaticallyAuto tracking white balance setting White balance memoriesAdjusting the black balance Auto W/B BAL switchBlack balance memory Use this to execute ABBSetting the electronic shutter Setting the shutter mode and speedShutter modes Viewfinder screen displays relating to the shutterSelecting the recording signals and recording system Setting the synchro scan modeSelecting the audio input signals Adjusting the audio signal recording levels 3 CH3 and CH4 recording levelsAuto Level MICSetting the time data Setting the user bitsTape continuity with the user bits User bit memory functionSetting the internal clock’s date and time RegionSetting the time code Time code when the battery is replacedOperating procedure for external locking Externally locking the time codeSetting the Umid information Concerning the user bit setting during external lockTo release the external lock ExamplesMenu configuration Menu displays on the viewfinder screenBasic menu operations Selecting the user menus To increment the valueTo decrement the value To set an item to on or OFFViewfinder screen status display configuration Viewfinder screen status displaysViewfinder lamp displays Selecting the viewfinder screen display itemsDisplay item What is displayed Status when display appears Mode CheckCheck Filter Line MIX Gain Battery type Remaining battery= Iris override Iris, f-valueColor temperature Viewfinder screen display selectionShutter 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 functionMenu-driven function setup Setting the User SW Gain switchingSelecting 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 Setup card operations Formatting the setup cardSaving the data settings on the 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 Supplying the power Attaching the battery and setting the battery typeUsing the Anton Bauer battery pack ReferenceUsing the NP-1 type battery pack Using the V-mount type battery packNP-1 type Battery case Using an AC power supply When the AJ-B75 AC adapter made by Panasonic is usedPin no Signal 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 wireless receiver When using an audio componentWhen using a UniSlot wireless receiver Mounting the unit on a tripodAdjusting the position of the shoulder pad Connecting the extension control unit AJ-EC3PAttaching the shoulder belt 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 Automatic audio level adjustment function inspection Manual 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 Connectors and signals PushNC5FBH HA16PRM-3SGBattery END SlackTape END REC WarningWireless RF Battery Near ENDServo Tape Near ENDError codes Code No Description of errorEmergency eject Emergency eject screw Push in and turn at the same timeMenu configuration How to open the menusHow to interpret the menu lists REC Function Output SELVariable Remarks Data storage Range ONE ShotOption Mode Genlock1 ROP Matrix Color CorrectionLOW Setting MID SettingHigh Setting Additional DTLSkin Tone DTL Direction=SKIN Tone Area 12 $ Camera Settings All items in Camera Setting are setting targets of the itemGamma FlareVF Displays VF MarkerZebra pattern display HoldVF INDICATOR1 VF INDICATOR2User BOX Mode Check IND Camera ID7 !LED Shutter SpeedShutter Select User SWSW Mode SmpteSplit AribWhite Balance Mode User SW GainFile IrisCard READ/WRITE Card R/W SelectDiagnostic Lens FileSystem Check InitializeBATTERY/TAPE Black ShadingWhite Shading VTR FunctionBattery SETTING1 ManualData storage Range 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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