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Panasonic AJ-D400 operating instructions Operating Instructions

Models: AJ-D400

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Operating Instructions

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Panasonic AJ-D400 operating instructions Operating Instructions

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Operating Instructions Memory Back-up Battery For your safetyContents VTR Features of the Camera Section General and FeaturesFeatures Recording by an external VTR Remote controlFeatures of the VTR section Camera/VTR AJ-D400 System ConfigurationControls and Their Functions Power Supply SectionAccessory Mounting Section DC OUT DC power output connector Audio in audio input selector switchAudio Function Section Audio Level CH1 audio channel 1 recording level controlMonitor volume control Alarm warning tone volume controlMonitor Select audio channel selector switch ~ Monitor sound selector switchShooting Recording/Playback Function Section Examples of filter settings to match shooting conditions Knob and filter settings are listed below« White BAL white balance memory selector switch CC/ND Filter filter selector knobGain gain selector switch ¬ Output output signal selector/AUTO Knee switch¯ Shutter switch ³ CAM OUT camera output connector BNC ² Video OUT connector BNC¶ Mode Check button VTR SAVE/STBY tape protection switch´ VTR Start button · Super Iris button¹ REW rewind button ¸ Eject cassette eject buttonFF fast forward button » Play playback buttonTime Code-Related Section Menu Operation SectionDisplay switch Reset buttonHold button UP button, Down buttonTally switch TCG time code selector switchBack tally switch Light switchUsing an Anton Bauer Battery Pack Power SupplyUsing a battery pack Using the Panasonic AU-BP402 Battery Pack Power Supply Using a Sony Battery Pack Using the Sony BP-90 Battery Pack Using an AC Power Supply When using the AJ-B75 AC Adaptor Raise the lens clamping lever and remove the mount cap Mounting the LensAdjustment method Adjusting the Lens FlangeAdjusting the Flange Back White shading adjustment procedure Adjusting the White ShadingWhite BAL a or B Adjusting the Position Adjusting the ViewfinderAdjusting the Eyecup Position Adjusting the Diopter and ScreenAdjusting the diopter Adjusting the screenRemounting the eyecup Detaching the EyecupDetach the eyecup Mounting the Viewfinder Detaching the ViewfinderAudio Input Preparations Using the Microphone Mounted to the Main UnitMounting the AJ-MH700P Microphone Holder Option Using the Microphone not Mounted to the Main Unit Connecting an Audio Component Mounting a Wireless MicrophoneMounting the Unit to a Tripod When detaching the tripod attachmentBottom Adjusting the Shoulder Pad PositionAttach the rain cover as shown in the figure below Attaching the Rain CoverPin Cable ECU Connector Connecting the AQ-EC1 Extension Control Unit OptionSetting Menu Configuration Displaying the Setting Menu Inside the ViewfinderName Function outline Reference Changing the setting menu configuration Displaying the setting menu Basic Setting Menu OperationsChanging Returning to the default settings Changing the settingsSelecting the desired item Changing the ON/OFF selectionLamp Displays Inside the Viewfinder OFF Setting the ! Lamp DisplayStatus Displays Inside the Viewfinder Screen Extender display Remaining battery level displayShutter speed/mode display 100, 1/120, 1/250, 1/500, 1/1000, 1/2000Audio level display Safety zone markerIris value display Center markerSelect the items to be displayed on the viewfinder screen Selecting Display ItemsDisplay Mode and Setting Change Message Setting the Marker Displays Changing the Display ModeSetting the Camera ID Displays Remaining Battery Level and Audio Level DisplaysMin s frm Min FrmSET Time Code-Related DisplaysTC or CTL Time code User bit CTLAdjustment and setup using the setting menu Adjusting the Time and DateAdjustments and Setup Using the Setting Menu Adjustments and Setup During RecordingSetting LOW/MID/HIGHSetting the gain selector value Setting the Gain Selector ValueSelecting the required functions Selecting FunctionsAdjusting the White Balance Adjusting the White Balance/Black BalanceMessage during adjustment Error messages related to white balance adjustment When the White Balance Cannot be Automatically AdjustedWhen there is no Time to Adjust the White Balance Error message Meaning TreatmentMenu SET/OFF OFF Output CAM Adjusting the Black BalanceABB OK Mode Shutter speed Application Setting the Electronic ShutterShutter Modes Shutter modes and shutter speeds which can be selected120 250 500 1000 2000 Setting the Shutter Mode/SpeedSetting the Synchro Scan Mode Changing the Shutter Speed/Mode Selection Range Changing the lris Automatic Adjustment Reference ValueManually Adjusting the Audio Level Adjusting the Audio LevelAdjusting the Audio CH1 Level from the Viewfinder Limiter40 -30 -25 -20 -15 -10 -5 E0 When the optimal level cannot be setSetting the Time Code Setting the Time DataTime code status during battery replacement Set the F-RUN/R-RUN switch to F-RUN or R-RUN Setting the User BitHexadecimal DisplayLocking the Time Code to an External Source Example 1 Locking the time code to an external signalExample of connections for external locking Setting Time Data External Lock Operation ProcedureUser bit setting during external locking Releasing the external lockInserting and Ejecting Cassettes CassettesInserting cassettes Checking that there is no slack in the tapePreventing Accidental Erasure Ejecting cassettes when the battery has run outEjecting cassettes Recording Basic ProceduresAudio Select CH1/CH2 Auto Shooting images 1-2Tape operation buttons While recording is paused Successive ShootingSuccessive Shooting in Other Cases Playback-Checking Recorded Contents Power supply Precautions When Connecting an External VTRPin Signal Connection With an External VTRConnections Checking the Function SettingsStarting Recording If One VTR Comes to the End of its Tape During RecordingTape running mode Functions of the Unit’s VTR SAVE/STBY SwitchViewing playback images on the viewfinder Recording With an External VTR Instead of the Internal VTR Using the 26-pin Output AdaptorConnections Mounting the 26-pin output adaptorSwitching from the internal VTR to the external VTR Controlling the external VTR with the unit’s switchesÁ26P Control on Starting recordingLens RET button functions RET ButtonINT EXTReplacing the Backup Battery OFF ENG Safety Zone User Setting Menu ScreensMarker Screen Menu screen display methods Variable Remarks Range DisplayVF Display Screen Menu screen display methods User menu Setting the MenuVariable Remarks Range Display Shutter Speed Screen Camera ID ScreenVariable Remarks Menu screen display methodsLED Screen Synchro Scan ScreenMain Function Screen BATT/TAPE Alarm ScreenFunction 2/5 Screen Function 1/5 ScreenFunction 3/5 Screen Function 4/5 Screen Time Date Screen Function 5/5 ScreenLOW Setting Screen This page sets the middle level MID Setting ScreenMHz 4 4 MHz MHz 5 4.5 MHzThis page sets the high level High Setting Screen18 dB 30 dB 750Level 2/6 Screen Level 1/6 ScreenLevel 3/6 Screen Flare ENG Level 4/6 ScreenGamma ENG Level 5/6 Screen Level 6/6 Screen VF Operation Screen Menu Select 1/3 Screen Lens ADJ ScreenMenu Select 2/3 Screen Menu Select 3/3 Screen Diagnostic Screen Data Reset ScreenAuto Shading Screen 116 117 Code Contents Error CodesEmergency eject Cleaning the Video Heads MaintenanceCleaning the Viewfinder Characteristic Phenomenon of CCD CamerasInspections Before Shooting Set the switches as followsInspection Preparations Inspecting the Camera SectionInspecting the Viewfinder Inspecting the VTR Section Inspecting the Iris and Zoom FunctionsTape Running Inspections Inspection of Audio Level Manual Adjustment Functions Inspection of Audio Level Automatic Adjustment FunctionsInspections when Using an External Microphone Earphone and Speaker InspectionsGeneral SpecificationsCamera Section ViewfinderVTR Section AccessoriesRelated Components 127 Parts Information & Ordering