Chapter 4 Adjustments and settings for recording

2 Turn the JOG dial button to move the arrow (cursor) to the item which is to be set, and the sub menu screen appears when the JOG dial button is pressed.

**** MAIN MENU ****

SYSTEM SETTING

PAINT

VF

#OPERATION FILE MAINTENANCE VTR MENU

USER MENU SELECT

3 Turn the JOG dial button to move the arrow (cursor) to the item which is to be set, and the setting item menu screen appears when the JOG dial button is pressed.

To increment the value

Turn the JOG dial button in the clockwise direction as viewed from the front of the camera.

To decrement the value

Turn the JOG dial button in the counterclockwise direction as viewed from the front of the camera.

Each time the button is turned, the number changes by one increment. When it is turned quickly, the number changes quickly, and when it is turned slowly, the setting 4 can be adjusted finely.

To set an item to ON or OFF

To set an item to ON, turn the JOG dial button in the clockwise direction as viewed from the front of the camera. Conversely, to set an item to OFF, turn the button in the counterclockwise direction as viewed from the front of the camera.

< OPERATION >

CAMERA ID

SHUTTER SPEED

SHUTTER SELECT

#USER SW SW MODE

WHITE BALANCE MODE USER SW GAIN IRIS

4 Turn the JOG dial button to move the arrow (cursor) to the item which is to be set, and the item’s setting flashes when the JOG dial button is pressed.

< USER SW >

 

# USER MAIN SW

:S.GAIN

USER1 SW

:D.ZOOM

USER2 SW

:DS.GAIN

5 Turn the JOG dial button to change the setting.

6 Press the JOG dial button.

The setting stops flashing, and the setting is entered.

7 To change another setting item on the same page, repeat steps 4 to 6.

8 Press the MENU button to exit the menu operations.

The menu setting mode is exited, and operation returns to the normal operation mode.

4-6-3 Selecting the user menus

By performing menu operations, open the USER MENU SELECT page from the MAIN MENU and then open the setting item menu screens, and select only those items required on the USER MENU.

Only the items which have been set are displayed as the USER MENU items. For details on operation, refer to “4-6-2 Basic menu operations.”

< USER MENU SELECT >

(SELECT MODE)

#SYSTEM PAINT VF OPERATION FILE MAINTENANCE VTR

<Note>

Setting items are effective when “¢” is displayed. However, the maximum number of items that can be set is 42 in the case of camera related items (3 pages’ worth, with 14 items per page, 14 a 3 = 42) or 14 in the case of VTR related items (1 page’s worth, or 14 items).

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Panasonic AJ-HDX400P Selecting the user menus, To increment the value, To decrement the value, To set an item to on or OFF
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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.

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