Panasonic AJ-D400 operating instructions Features

Features

High-performance viewfinder

ÁThe high-resolution CRT projects a detailed picture which facilitates focus operations. ÁThe viewfinder employs a low flare CRT which makes the screen easy to see.

ÁA center marker which indicates the center of the screen and a safety zone marker which indi- cates the effective screen region can be displayed by menu operations.

ÁA large aperture allows the screen to be easily seen even when the operator’s eye is removed from the eyepiece.

ÁThe eyepiece can easily be detached. When the eyepiece is detached, the center of the screen will not become blurred even when viewed from a distance.

ÁOne-touch position adjustment is possible not only in the right-left direction but also in the forward-backward direction.

Character display function

The unit is equipped with a function that displays switch settings, the automatic adjustment sta- tus for black balance and white balance, warning displays, etc. on the viewfinder screen.

In addition, when using an Anton Bauer Digital Magnum series battery as the unit’s power sup- ply, the remaining battery level can be displayed numerically on the viewfinder screen.

Warning system for displaying the VTR section status

The unit informs of VTR trouble, the end of the tape, battery wear, etc. with various warning lamps and a warning tone. The remaining tape time can also be checked by the character dis- play inside the viewfinder.

Four filter disks as standard equipment

CC(color temperature conversion) and ND (neutral density) filters are provided as standard equipment. This allows the optimal filter setting to be selected from among four combinations in accordance with the brightness of the subject.

Fine adjustment of the automatic iris reference value

The reference value for automatic iris adjustment can be finely adjusted by setting menu opera- tions.

Auto close function

The unit is equipped with an auto close function which automatically closes the lens in the fol- lowing cases.

ÁWhen the black balance is automatically adjusted. ÁWhen the power is turned off in the auto iris mode.

Generation of SMPTE color bar and reference audio signals

The camera section contains a circuit which generates an SMPTE type color bar signal to facili- tate color monitor adjustments, and a circuit which generates a reference level audio signal to facilitate audio level adjustments.

Functions and circuits for assuring high picture quality

The AJ-D400 is equipped with the following functions (and circuits) in order to assure high pic- ture quality and is designed to make the fullest use of the advantages of the high-performance CCD.

ÁA built-in AUTO KNEE circuit achieves a wide dynamic range which allows large signals to pass through.

ÁA built-in 2-line image enhancer

ÁA built-in shading compensation function for use with a lens extender ÁA built-in sawtooth wave generator for adjustments

ÁA zebra pattern ON/OFF selector switch which selects three types of zebra patterns including spot zebra from two levels of zebra patterns.

Audio functions

ÁA phantom power supply type super-cardioid microphone (standard accessory) can be at- tached and it can also be detached from the main unit for use in interviews.

ÁMicrophone can also be connected, and can be attached to the main unit using the AJ-MH700P microphone holder (option).

ÁThe audio CH1 recording level can be easily adjusted at the front panel of the unit.

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