TCG time code selector switch, Tally lamp | Panasonic AJ-D400

Controls and Their Functions

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ÉTCG (time code selector) switch

This is used to set the running mode of the internal time code generator.

F-RUN:This position is used when the time code is to be advanced continuously regardless of the VTR’s operation.

Set to this position when aligning the time code with the actual time or locking the time code to an external source.

SET: This position is used for setting the time code or user’s bit.

R-RUN:This position is used when the time code is to be advanced only while recording is in progress. The time code will be recorded continuously on a tape with a succes- sion of unedited shots.

Warning/Status Display Section

ÊTally lamp

This is activated when the TALLY switch Ë is at HIGH or LOW, and it lights during recording by the VTR section. It flashes in the same way as the REC lamp inside the viewfinder to warn the operator. The brightness when lighted can be selected using the TALLY switch (HIGH or LOW).

ËTALLY switch

This controls the tally lamp Ê.

HIGH: The tally lamp is made brighter.

OFF: The tally lamp is extinguished.

LOW: The tally lamp is made darker.

ÌBack tally lamp

This functions in the same way as the tally lamp Ê when the back tally switch Í is set to ON.

ÍBack tally switch

This controls the back tally lamp Ì. ON: The back tally lamp operates.

OFF: The back tally lamp does not operate.

ÎWARNING lamp

This flashes or lights when trouble occurs in the VTR section.

ÏLIGHT switch

ON: This illuminates the display window Ð.

OFF: This extinguishes the display window illumination.

ÐDisplay window

The warnings related to the VTR section, remaining battery level, sound level, time data, etc. are displayed in this window.

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Panasonic AJ-D400 TCG time code selector switch, Tally lamp, Tally switch, Back tally lamp, Back tally switch

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 Gain gain selector switch ¬ Output output signal selector/AUTO Knee 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 Using 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 Mounting the Lens Raise the lens clamping lever and remove the mount cap Adjustment method Adjusting the Lens FlangeAdjusting 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 Remounting the eyecup Detaching 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 Setting 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 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 Code Setting the Time DataTime code status during battery replacement Hexadecimal Setting the User BitSet the F-RUN/R-RUN switch to F-RUN or R-RUN Display Locking the Time Code to an External Source Example 1 Locking the time code to an external signalExample 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 Preventing Accidental Erasure Ejecting cassettes when the battery has run outEjecting cassettes Basic Procedures Recording Audio Select CH1/CH2 Auto Shooting images 1-2Tape 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 Tape running mode Functions of the Unit’s VTR SAVE/STBY SwitchViewing 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 VF Display Screen Menu screen display methods User menu Setting the MenuVariable 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 Flare ENG Level 4/6 ScreenGamma 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 Diagnostic Screen Data Reset ScreenAuto Shading Screen 116 117 Code Contents Error CodesEmergency 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 VTR Section Inspecting the Iris and Zoom FunctionsTape 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