Panasonic AJ-HDX400P operating instructions Features of the VTR unit

Chapter 1 General

1-2 Features of the VTR unit

≥DVCPRO HD EX format system supported

The VTR unit employs the DVCPRO HD EX recording format that supports the 1080i/59.94 Hz HD system. Using the latest compression technology, it achieves two times the economy of conventional DVCPRO HD format.

≥Power-saving management function

In order to reduce its power consumption efficiently, the unit has a function that shuts down circuitry that is not required for the particular VTR mode established at the time. This enables the user to perform operations while conserving power.

≥Pre-recording function featured

This function makes it possible to record the pictures and sound up to 10 seconds ahead of the point in time when recording is commenced by pressing the VTR START button or VTR button on the lens. It is effective in preventing shots from being missed.

≥UniSlot® wireless receiver

The unit’s construction supports a slot-in wireless receiver which is available as an optional accessory.

≥Built-in DOLBY NR system

The CUE audio recording circuitry contains a Dolby B noise reduction circuit.

≥Dolby noise reduction manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation.

≥“DOLBY” and the double-D symbol Î are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation.

≥Frame-to-frame continuity

Simply by pressing the VTR START button or VTR button on the lens, the continuity from one frame to the next is assured with a precision of +1 frame or less.

≥Interval REC function provided

This unit is capable of interval shooting.

This unit makes it possible to conduct recording in intervals with a minimum recording time in increments of one frame. This is particularly useful for shooting science and nature programs.

Furthermore, when the unit is used for one-shot recording, frame-by-frame shooting is easily accomplished.

≥RETAKE function

This function is for not leaving behind superfluous cuts when a cut turns out to be no good during the shooting of news, reports or art programmes. By cutting down on the time taken for copying onto the work tape, for instance, this function is very effective in achieving economical operation. Users should remember to handle this function very carefully.

≥SD down-converter output supported

This unit makes it possible to output SD down-converter signals from its VIDEO OUT connector.

≥Input signals of 4 separate audio channels supported

The unit enables the audio input signals in four channels to be selected separately. Further, the level of the signal in each channel can be monitored on the LCD display window.

≥Front audio level control

The unit’s front panel is equipped with a control for adjusting the audio recording level. This is useful when the user is filming on his or her own and the audio level needs to be adjusted. It also is possible to cancel the effect of this control.

≥Rec-review function

This automatically rewinds the tape for the last 2 to 10 seconds recorded and plays back the recording. This enables the recording to be monitored without delay.

≥Built-in time code generator/reader

This enables the time code information to be recorded on the dedicated sub-code track and played back.

≥Metadata supported

The unit allows information from the AJ-GPS900G GPS unit to be recorded on tape as the metadata UMID information. This is useful when it comes to managing on-tape information.

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