´ VTR Start button, ¶ Mode Check button | Panasonic AJ-D400 specs

Controls and Their Functions

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Shooting (Recording)/Playback Function Section (4)

´VTR START button

When this pressed, recording commences; when it is pressed again, recording stops. This button has the same function as the VTR button on the lens side.

µVTR SAVE/STBY (tape protection) switch

This selects the power supply status while the VTR recording is temporarily stopped (REC PAUSE).

SAVE: This is the tape protection mode. The cylinder is stopped in the half-loading status. Compared with the STBY position, less power is consumed and the unit can be operated longer using the battery. It takes longer for recording to commence after the VTR START button ´ is pressed in the SAVE position than in the STBY po- sition.

When the switch is set to this position, the VTR SAVE lamp inside the viewfinder lights.

STBY: Recording commences immediately when the VTR START button is pressed.

¶MODE CHECK button

While this button is kept depressed, the camera’s setting status is displayed in the viewfinder. It does not affect the camera’s output signals. This button can also be used for fine adjust- ment at the setting menu during synchro scan mode.

·SUPER IRIS button

This is used when backlight compensation is to be provided. When it is pressed, the switch settings are displayed inside the viewfinder for 3 seconds. When it is pressed again, back- light compensation is released.

Whether the super gain (30 dB) mode or the super iris (backlight compensation) mode is to apply can be selected on the setting menu. This button can also be used for fine adjustment during synchro scan mode.

Super gain: When 30 dB is allotted to the SUPER IRIS button, DTL and other menu settings cannot be performed for this 30 dB.

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Panasonic AJ-D400 ´ VTR Start button, VTR SAVE/STBY tape protection switch, ¶ Mode Check button, · Super Iris button

Contents

Operating Instructions For your safety Memory Back-up Battery Contents VTR General and Features Features of the Camera Section Features Remote control Recording by an external VTR Features of the VTR section System Configuration Camera/VTR AJ-D400 Power Supply Section Controls and Their Functions Accessory Mounting Section Audio Function Section Audio in audio input selector switchDC OUT DC power output connector Audio Level CH1 audio channel 1 recording level control Monitor Select audio channel selector switch Alarm warning tone volume controlMonitor volume control ~ Monitor sound selector switch Shooting Recording/Playback Function Section « White BAL white balance memory selector switch Knob and filter settings are listed belowExamples of filter settings to match shooting conditions CC/ND Filter filter selector knob ¬ Output output signal selector/AUTO Knee switch Gain gain selector switch¯ Shutter switch ² Video OUT connector BNC ³ CAM OUT camera output connector BNC ´ VTR Start button VTR SAVE/STBY tape protection switch¶ Mode Check button · Super Iris button FF fast forward button ¸ Eject cassette eject button¹ REW rewind button » Play playback button Menu Operation Section Time Code-Related Section Hold button Reset buttonDisplay switch UP button, Down button Back tally switch TCG time code selector switchTally switch Light switch Power Supply Using an Anton Bauer Battery PackUsing 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 Mounting the Lens Raise the lens clamping lever and remove the mount cap Adjusting the Lens Flange Adjustment methodAdjusting the Flange Back Adjusting the White Shading White shading adjustment procedure White BAL a or B Adjusting the Viewfinder Adjusting the Position Adjusting the diopter Adjusting the Diopter and ScreenAdjusting the Eyecup Position Adjusting the screen Detaching the Eyecup Remounting the eyecupDetach the eyecup Detaching the Viewfinder Mounting the Viewfinder Using the Microphone Mounted to the Main Unit Audio Input Preparations Mounting the AJ-MH700P Microphone Holder Option Using the Microphone not Mounted to the Main Unit Mounting a Wireless Microphone Connecting an Audio Component When detaching the tripod attachment Mounting the Unit to a Tripod Adjusting the Shoulder Pad Position Bottom Attaching the Rain Cover Attach the rain cover as shown in the figure below Connecting the AQ-EC1 Extension Control Unit Option Pin Cable ECU Connector Displaying the Setting Menu Inside the Viewfinder Setting Menu ConfigurationName Function outline Reference Changing the setting menu configuration Basic Setting Menu Operations Displaying the setting menuChanging Selecting the desired item Changing the settingsReturning to the default settings Changing the ON/OFF selection Lamp Displays Inside the Viewfinder Setting the ! Lamp Display OFF Status Displays Inside the Viewfinder Screen Shutter speed/mode display Remaining battery level displayExtender display 100, 1/120, 1/250, 1/500, 1/1000, 1/2000 Iris value display Safety zone markerAudio level display Center marker Selecting Display Items Select the items to be displayed on the viewfinder screen Display Mode and Setting Change Message Changing the Display Mode Setting the Marker Displays Setting the Camera ID Min s frm Remaining Battery Level and Audio Level DisplaysDisplays Min Frm TC or CTL Time code User bit Time Code-Related DisplaysSET CTL Adjusting the Time and Date Adjustment and setup using the setting menu Setting Adjustments and Setup During RecordingAdjustments and Setup Using the Setting Menu LOW/MID/HIGH Setting the Gain Selector Value Setting the gain selector value Selecting Functions Selecting the required functions Adjusting the White Balance/Black Balance Adjusting the White Balance Message during adjustment When there is no Time to Adjust the White Balance When the White Balance Cannot be Automatically AdjustedError messages related to white balance adjustment Error message Meaning Treatment Adjusting the Black Balance Menu SET/OFF OFF Output CAM ABB OK Shutter Modes Setting the Electronic ShutterMode Shutter speed Application Shutter modes and shutter speeds which can be selected Setting the Shutter Mode/Speed 120 250 500 1000 2000 Setting the Synchro Scan Mode Changing the lris Automatic Adjustment Reference Value Changing the Shutter Speed/Mode Selection Range Adjusting the Audio CH1 Level from the Viewfinder Adjusting the Audio LevelManually Adjusting the Audio Level Limiter When the optimal level cannot be set 40 -30 -25 -20 -15 -10 -5 E0 Setting the Time Data Setting the Time CodeTime code status during battery replacement Hexadecimal Setting the User BitSet the F-RUN/R-RUN switch to F-RUN or R-RUN Display Example 1 Locking the time code to an external signal Locking the Time Code to an External SourceExample of connections for external locking User bit setting during external locking External Lock Operation ProcedureSetting Time Data Releasing the external lock Inserting cassettes CassettesInserting and Ejecting Cassettes Checking that there is no slack in the tape Ejecting cassettes when the battery has run out Preventing Accidental ErasureEjecting cassettes Basic Procedures Recording Audio Select CH1/CH2 Auto 1-2 Shooting imagesTape operation buttons Successive Shooting While recording is paused Successive Shooting in Other Cases Playback-Checking Recorded Contents Pin Signal Precautions When Connecting an External VTRPower supply Connection With an External VTR Starting Recording Checking the Function SettingsConnections If One VTR Comes to the End of its Tape During Recording Functions of the Unit’s VTR SAVE/STBY Switch Tape running modeViewing playback images on the viewfinder Connections Using the 26-pin Output AdaptorRecording With an External VTR Instead of the Internal VTR Mounting the 26-pin output adaptor Á26P Control on Controlling the external VTR with the unit’s switchesSwitching from the internal VTR to the external VTR Starting recording INT RET ButtonLens RET button functions EXT Replacing the Backup Battery Marker Screen Setting Menu ScreensOFF ENG Safety Zone User Menu screen display methods Variable Remarks Range Display Menu screen display methods User menu Setting the Menu VF Display ScreenVariable Remarks Range Display Variable Remarks Camera ID ScreenShutter Speed Screen Menu screen display methods Synchro Scan Screen LED Screen BATT/TAPE Alarm Screen Main Function Screen Function 1/5 Screen Function 2/5 Screen Function 3/5 Screen Function 4/5 Screen Function 5/5 Screen Time Date Screen LOW Setting Screen MHz 4 4 MHz MID Setting ScreenThis page sets the middle level MHz 5 4.5 MHz 18 dB 30 dB High Setting ScreenThis page sets the high level 750 Level 1/6 Screen Level 2/6 Screen Level 3/6 Screen Level 4/6 Screen Flare ENGGamma ENG Level 5/6 Screen Level 6/6 Screen VF Operation Screen Lens ADJ Screen Menu Select 1/3 Screen Menu Select 2/3 Screen Menu Select 3/3 Screen Data Reset Screen Diagnostic ScreenAuto Shading Screen 116 117 Error Codes Code ContentsEmergency eject Cleaning the Viewfinder MaintenanceCleaning the Video Heads Characteristic Phenomenon of CCD Cameras Inspection Preparations Set the switches as followsInspections Before Shooting Inspecting the Camera Section Inspecting the Viewfinder Inspecting the Iris and Zoom Functions Inspecting the VTR SectionTape Running Inspections Inspections when Using an External Microphone Inspection of Audio Level Automatic Adjustment FunctionsInspection of Audio Level Manual Adjustment Functions Earphone and Speaker Inspections Camera Section SpecificationsGeneral Viewfinder Accessories VTR Section Related Components 127 Parts Information & Ordering