Contents

Chapter 1 General

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1-1

Features of the camera unit

5

1-2

Features of the VTR unit

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1-3

System configuration

7

Chapter 2 Parts and their functions

....... 8

2-1 Power supply and accessory

 

 

mounting section

8

2-2

Audio function section

9

2-3

Shooting and recording/playback

 

 

function section

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2-4

Menu operation section

14

2-5 Time code related section

15

2-6

Warning/status display section

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2-7 Display window and its displays

16

2-8

Viewfinder section

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Chapter 3

Recording and playback ..... 19

3-1

Cassette tapes

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3-2

Basic procedures

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3-3

Scene-to-scene continuity

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3-4

PRE-RECORDING function

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3-5

INTERVAL REC function

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3-6

RETAKE function

25

3-7

Rec-review function

25

3-8 Normal playback and playback

 

 

at different speeds

25

Chapter 4 Adjustments and settings for

 

 

recording

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4-1 Adjusting the white balance and

 

 

black balance

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4-1-1 Adjusting the white balance

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4-1-2 Adjusting the black balance

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4-2 Setting the electronic shutter

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4-2-1

Shutter modes

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4-2-2 Setting the shutter mode and speed

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4-2-3 Setting the synchro scan mode

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4-3 Selecting the recording signals and

 

 

recording system

30

4-4 Selecting the audio input signals and

 

 

adjusting their recording levels

30

4-4-1 Selecting the audio input signals

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4-4-2 Adjusting the audio signal recording levels . 31

4-4-3 CH3 and CH4 recording levels

31

4-5 Setting the time data

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4-5-1

Setting the user bits

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4-5-2

Setting the internal clock’s date and time ....

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4-5-3

Setting the time code

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4-5-4

Externally locking the time code

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4-5-5

Setting the UMID information

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4-6 Menu displays on the viewfinder screen

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4-6-1

Menu configuration

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4-6-2

Basic menu operations

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4-6-3

Selecting the user menus

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4-7 Viewfinder screen status displays

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4-7-1

Viewfinder lamp displays

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4-7-2 Viewfinder screen status display

 

 

configuration

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4-7-3 Selecting the viewfinder screen display

 

 

items

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4-7-4 Display modes and setting

 

 

changes/adjustment result messages

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4-7-5 Setting the marker displays

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4-7-6

Setting the camera ID

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4-7-7

Mode check screen displays

 

 

(MODE CHECK button function)

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4-7-8

Marker check screen displays

 

 

(MARKER SELECT button function)

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4-8 Menu-driven function setup

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4-8-1 Setting the USER SW GAIN switching

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4-8-2

Selecting the video output signals

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4-8-3

Selecting the F.AUDIO LEVEL

 

 

control function

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4-8-4

Allocating functions to the USER MAIN,

 

 

USER1 and USER2 buttons

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4-8-5

Setting the color temperature manually

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4-9 Data handling

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4-9-1 Handling the setup card

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4-9-2

Setup card operations

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4-9-3 How to use the user data

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4-9-4 How to use the scene file data

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4-9-5

How to return the menus settings to the

 

 

user standard settings

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4-9-6

How to return the menus settings to the

 

 

factory standard settings

56

4-9-7

How to use the lens file data

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Chapter 5

Preparation

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5-1

Supplying the power

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5-1-1

Attaching the battery and setting the

 

 

 

battery type

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5-1-2

Using an AC power supply

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5-2

Attaching the lens and performing the

 

 

flange back and white shading

 

 

adjustments

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Panasonic AJ-HDX400P operating instructions Contents

AJ-HDX400P specifications

The Panasonic AJ-HDX400P is a versatile HD camcorder renowned for its exceptional image quality and professional-grade features. This camera is optimized for broadcast and production environments, delivering exceptional performance in a compact design.

One of the standout features of the AJ-HDX400P is its ability to record in multiple formats, including DVCPro HD, DVCPRO50, and DVCPRO. This flexibility allows users to choose the best format for their specific needs, making it suitable for various applications, from documentaries to commercial productions. The camcorder supports high-definition resolutions of up to 1080i, ensuring that the final output meets industry standards.

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