Panasonic AJ-D400

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Features

Recording by an external VTR

When an external VTR is connected using the 26-pin output adaptor (option, AJ-YA900P or

AJ-YA700P), recording can be performed by the external VTR instead of the internal VTR.

Remote control

Connecting the Extension Control Unit (option, AQ-EC1) allows a portion of the camera section

functions to be operated by remote control.

Contents

Main For your safety CAUTION: SHOCK HAZARD AND ANNOYING INTER- FERENCE, USE THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES ONLY. WARNING: SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. Page Contents General and Features Features of the Camera Section Page Page Features Features of the VTR section System Configuration Camera/VTR AJ-D400 Power Supply Section Accessory Mounting Section Audio Function Section (1) sr Audio Function Section (2) Audio Function Section (3) Audio Function Section (4) Shooting (Recording)/Playback Function Section (1) Shooting (Recording)/Playback Function Section (2) Shooting (Recording)/Playback Function Section (3) Shooting (Recording)/Playback Function Section (4) Menu Operation Section Time Code-Related Section (1) Time Code-Related Section (2) Warning/Status Display Section Power Supply Using an Anton Bauer Battery Pack 1 2 Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Adjusting the White Shading 7 8 9 10 Page Page Page Page Page Page Audio Input Preparations Using the Microphone not Mounted to the Main Unit Audio Input Preparations Mounting a Wireless Microphone When using the Panasonic wireless microphone system, mount the WX-RA700 wireless re- ceiver. Connecting an Audio Component (2) (1) Page Page Page Connecting the AQ-EC1 Extension Control Unit (Option) Displaying the Setting Menu Inside the Viewfinder Setting Menu Configuration Changing the setting menu configuration Basic Setting Menu Operations Displaying the setting menu Changing the page 1 The menu page changes each time the PAGE button is pressed. SHIFT/ITEM Button UP Button DOWN Button PAGE Button MENU SET/OFF Switch Selecting the desired item 1 Changing the settings Changing the ON/OFF selection Returning to the default settings Quitting the menu Page Lamp Displays Inside the Viewfinder Setting the ! Lamp Display 2 3 4 EX S OFF F-60 14.6V 1 W:A 0dB F5.6------- 1 2 3 4 5 E Selecting Display Items Select the items to be displayed on the viewfinder screen. 2 3 4 Display Mode and Setting Change Message Page Setting the Camera ID 2 3 4 Displays Remaining Battery Level and Audio Level Displays h min s frm DF HUMID SLACK Displays Time Code-Related Displays h min s frm DF HUMID SLACK Adjusting the Time and Date Adjustment and setup using the setting menu Adjustments and Setup Using the Setting Menu Setting the Gain Selector Value Setting the gain selector value 2 3 4 Selecting Functions Selecting the required functions 2 3 4 Adjusting the White Balance 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 When the White Balance Cannot be Automatically Adjusted Error messages related to white balance adjustment When there is no Time to Adjust the White Balance Page Page Shutter Modes Shutter modes and shutter speeds which can be selected Setting the Shutter Mode/Speed 1 2 3 Page Changing the Shutter Speed/Mode Selection Range 2 3 4 5 Changing the lris Automatic Adjustment Reference Value Page Adjusting the Audio Level 4 -40 -30 -25 -20 -15 -10 -5 0 E Page Page Setting the Time Data Locking the Time Code to an External Source REF Example of connections for external locking GENLOCK IN TC REF Setting the Time Data External Lock Operation Procedure 1 2 3 4 Setting Time Data Page Cassettes Ejecting cassettes Preventing Accidental Erasure Page Page Page Page Page PlaybackChecking Recorded Contents Rec Review Color Playback Connection With an External VTR Precautions When Connecting an External VTR Recording Simultaneously with the Internal VTR and an External VTR Connections Checking the Function Settings Starting Recording 1 2 Page Recording With an External VTR Instead of the Internal VTR Using the 26-pin Output Adaptor 2 Connections Mounting the 26-pin output adaptor Recording With an External VTR Instead of the Internal VTR RET Button Page MARKER Screen VF DISPLAY Screen CAMERA ID Screen SHUTTER SPEED Screen SYNCHRO SCAN Screen ! LED Screen MAIN FUNCTION Screen BATT/TAPE ALARM 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 MID SETTING Screen HIGH SETTING Screen LEVEL 1/6 Screen LEVEL 2/6 Screen LEVEL 3/6 Screen LEVEL 4/6 Screen LEVEL 5/6 Screen LEVEL 6/6 Screen VF OPERATION Screen MENU SELECT 1/3 Screen LENS ADJ Screen MENU SELECT 2/3 Screen MENU SELECT 3/3 Screen AUTO SHADING Screen DATA RESET Screen DIAGNOSTIC Screen Warning System Warning System Error Codes Emergency eject 1 2 3 4 5 Maintenance Condensation Cleaning the Video Heads Cleaning the Viewfinder Characteristic Phenomenon of CCD Cameras Page Page Page Page General Camera Section Viewfinder VTR Section VTR Video System VTR Audio System VTR Tape Running System Connectors Input Related Components Power supply related Viewfinder External VTR-related Audio components