Panasonic AJ-D400 Manual do Utilizador

PAJ-Operating InstructionsDigital Camera/VTRPrinted in JapanVQT7984-1 F1298H2059-100PD

–10–Controls and Their FunctionsPower Supply Sectione Battery holderThe battery pack (option) made by Anton Bauer is mounted onto this holder.f DC IN

– 100 –Setting Menu ScreensFUNCTION 3/5 ScreenThis page performs the adjustment function 3 settings.ItemHUMID OPE26P CONTROLREC STARTTC MODEUB MODEPAU

– 101 –Setting Menu ScreensFUNCTION 4/5 ScreenThis page performs the adjustment function 4 settings.The underlined setting in the Variable range colum

– 102 –ItemAUDIO OUTLIMITERTEST TONEVariablerangeCH1/CH2/MIXONOFFONOFFVFdisplayENGENGENGRemarksAUDIO OUT selectionCH1: CH1 output to AUDIO OUTCH2: CH2

– 103 –Setting Menu ScreensLOW SETTING ScreenThis page sets the low level.ItemMASTER GAINH.DTL LEVELV.DTL LEVELDTL CORINGH.DTL FREQ.DARK DTLLEVEL DEPE

– 104 –Setting Menu ScreensMID SETTING ScreenThis page sets the middle level.The underlined setting in the Variable range column indicates the preset

– 105 –Setting Menu ScreensHIGH SETTING ScreenThis page sets the high level.The underlined setting in the Variable range column indicates the preset m

– 106 –Setting Menu ScreensLEVEL 1/6 ScreenThis page performs the camera setup level 1 settings.LEVEL 2/6 ScreenThis page performs the camera setup le

– 107 –Setting Menu ScreensLEVEL 3/6 ScreenThis page performs the camera setup level 3 settings.ItemM.PEDSET UPMANUAL KNEEKNEE POINTKNEE SLOPEWHITE CL

– 108 –Setting Menu ScreensLEVEL 4/6 ScreenThis page performs the camera setup level 4 settings.ItemR FLAREG FLAREB FLARER GAMMAB GAMMAVariablerange00

– 109 –Setting Menu ScreensLEVEL 5/6 ScreenThis page performs the camera setup level 5 settings.|Note{The white balance and black balance remain uncha

–11–Accessory Mounting Sectioni Hook for mounting shoulder beltAttach the accessory shoulder belt to this hook.j Light shoeMount the video light, etc.

– 110 –The underlined setting in the Variable range column indicates the preset mode.Menu screen display methodsUSER menu: Setting the MENU switch to

– 111 –Setting Menu ScreensVF OPERATION ScreenThis page performs the viewfinder display settings.The underlined setting in the Variable range column i

– 112 –E:ON. : OFFItemF2.8 ADJF16 ADJVariablerangeRemarksVFdisplay————Voltage is output only when selectedby the cursor (arrow).Voltage is output only

– 113 –ItemFUNCTION 1/5FUNCTION 2/5FUNCTION 3/5FUNCTION 4/5FUNCTION 5/5TIME/DATELOW SETTINGMID SETTINGHIGH SETTINGVariablerangeRemarksVFdisplayONOFFON

– 114 –Setting Menu ScreensMENU SELECT 3/3 ScreenThis page performs the menu page display ON/OFF settings. The ON/OFF status for each item is indicate

– 115 –ItemBLACKWHITE (V. SAW)BLACK COMPEWHTE COMPEVariablerangeRemarksVFdisplay————ONOFFONOFFAuto black shading (digital) activatedAuto white shading

– 116 –Warning SystemIf trouble is detected immediately after the power is turned on or during operation, the display window (LCD), WARNING lamp,lamps

– 117 –Warning SystemItemTAPE ENDBATTERYENDDisplay window (LCD)WarningcontentsWarningdisplayThe tape isnearing itsend.The tape hasreached itsend.The b

– 118 –Error CodesWhen an error occurs in the unit for some reason or other, the following error codes appear inthe display window.Emergency ejectIf t

– 119 –MaintenanceCondensationIf the unit is moved from a cold location to a warm location or used in areas with high humidity,the moisture in the air

–12–Controls and Their FunctionsAudio Function Section (1)r AUDIO LEVEL CH1 (audio channel 1 recording level) controlWhen the AUDIO SELECT CH1/CH2 swi

– 120 –Inspections Before ShootingPerform the following inspections before shooting to check that all systems are operating prop-erly. Checking the im

– 121 –Inspections Before ShootingInspecting the Viewfinder1 Adjust the position of the viewfinder.2 Check that the color bar appears on the viewfinde

– 122 –Inspections Before ShootingInspecting the Iris and Zoom Functions1 Set the zoom to electric zoom mode and check the electric zoom operation. Ch

– 123 –Inspections Before Shooting(2) Inspection of Audio Level Automatic Adjustment Functions1 Set the AUDIO SELECT CH1/CH2 switch to AUTO.2 Set the

– 124 –SpecificationsGeneralOperating temperature: 32uF to 104uFStorage temperature: p4uF to 140uFOperating humidity: Less than 85% (relative humidity

– 125 –SpecificationsVTR SectionVTR Video System (during playback on a standard playback unit)Bands: Brightness; 30 Hz to 5.75 MHzo1.0 dB/p3.0 dBS/N r

– 126 –SpecificationsRelated ComponentsPower supply relatedAU-BP220, AU-BP402 battery packsAG-B425 battery charger (for charging the AU-BP220 and AU-B

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–13–Audio Function Section (3)z ALARM (warning tone volume) controlThis adjusts the warning tone volume heard from the speaker | or the earphone conne

–14–Controls and Their FunctionsShooting (Recording)/Playback Function Section (1) ViewfinderBlack-and-white images can be seen in the viewfinder dur

–15–Shooting (Recording)/Playback Function Section (2)ª CC/ND FILTER (filter selector) knobThis selects the filter to match the light source which is

–16–Controls and Their FunctionsShooting (Recording)/Playback Function Section (3)¬ OUTPUT (output signal selector)/AUTO KNEE switchThis switch select

–17–°ECU REMOTE (remote control) connector (6-pin)Connect the AQ-EC1 extension control unit (option) here.|Note{The POWER switches on unit and extensi

–18–Controls and Their FunctionsShooting (Recording)/Playback Function Section (4)´ VTR START buttonWhen this pressed, recording commences; when it is

–19–¸EJECT (cassette eject) buttonPress this to insert or eject the cassette.¹ REW (rewind) buttonPress this to rewind the tape. Its lamp lights durin

–2–For your safetyThe lightning flash with arrowhead symbol,within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alertthe user to the presence of uninsulate

–20–Controls and Their FunctionsMenu Operation Section¾ MENU SET/OFF switchThis displays the setting menu on the viewfinder screen.SET: The page on wh

–21–Time Code-Related Section (2)Ä HOLD buttonThe time data appearing on the counter display at the instant when this button is pressed isheld. (The t

–22–Controls and Their FunctionsÉ TCG (time code selector) switchThis is used to set the running mode of the internal time code generator.F-RUN: This

–23–Power SupplyPower can be supplied to the unit using a battery pack or AC power supply.Using a battery packA Panasonic, B Anton Bauer or C Sony bat

–24–Power SupplyUsing the Panasonic AU-BP402 Battery Pack1 Detach the battery mounts.2 Connect the unit’s connectors with the connectors of the AU-M40

–25–Power Supply4Connect the battery pack plug to the connector inside the case and insert the battery pack.|Note{The unit’s power must be set to OFF

–26–Power SupplyUsing a Sony Battery Pack1 Remove the battery mounts.See page 24.2 Mount the accessory battery mounting connector.3 Mount the Sony bat

–27–Power SupplyUsing the Sony BP-90 Battery Pack1 Mount the accessory battery mounting connector.(See the preceding page.)2 Mount the BP-90 battery c

–28–Power SupplyUsing an AC Power Supply (When using the AJ-B75 AC Adaptor)1 Connect the unit’s EXT DC IN socket with the DC OUT connector of the AJ-B

–29–Mounting the Lens1Raise the lens clamping lever and remove the mount cap.2 Align the indentation at the top center of the lens mount with the cent

–3–ContentsSafety Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2General and Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5ÁFeatures of the Camera Section . .

–30–Adjusting the Lens FlangeWhen images are not clearly focused at both the telephoto and wide-angle positions duringzoom operations, adjust the flan

–31–Adjusting the White ShadingThe AJ-D400 is adjusted for the Fujinon S14q7.5 BRM4 and CANON YH14q7.3 KRS lenseswhen shipped from the factory. If a l

–32–Adjusting the White Shading7Set the WHITE BAL selector switch to A or B execute AWB.Next, execute ABB and then execute AWB again.8 Repeat step 6.9

–33–Adjusting the ViewfinderAdjusting the Position1 Loosen the viewfinder forward-backward/left-right position clamp lever.2 Adjust the position of th

–34–Adjusting the ViewfinderAdjusting the Diopter and ScreenAdjusting the diopter1 Set the POWER switch to ON. A picture will appear in the viewfinder

–35–Adjusting the ViewfinderDetaching the EyecupDetaching the eyecup allows the entire screen to be seen clearly even when shooting with youreye remov

–36–Adjusting the ViewfinderDetaching the Viewfinder1 Check that the POWER switch is set to OFF.2 Disconnect the plug from the viewfinder cable connec

–37–Audio Input PreparationsUsing the Microphone Mounted to the Main UnitUsing the microphone kit (standard accessory) or the AJ-MH700P microphone hol

–38–Audio Input PreparationsMounting the AJ-MH700P Microphone Holder (Option)1 Remove the microphone holder mounting screws.2 Mount the AJ-MH700P micr

–39–Up to two external microphones can be connected tothe AUDIO IN CH1/CH2 Connectors.Phantom power supply type microphones can also besupported by a

–4–ContentsDisplaysÁRemaining Battery Level and AudioLevel Displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58ÁVTR Section Operation/Status-RelatedDisp

–40–Audio Input PreparationsMounting a Wireless MicrophoneWhen using the Panasonic wireless microphone system, mount the WX-RA700 wireless re-ceiver.Á

–41–Mounting the Unit to a TripodWhen mounting the unit to a tripod, use a supplied tripod attachment.1 Mount the tripod attachment to the tripod.Sele

–42–Adjusting the Shoulder Pad PositionThe shoulder pad can be slid up to 2/5½ in the forward-backward direction from the center position(the position

–43–Attaching the Rain CoverAttach the rain cover as shown in the figure below.Secure the surface fastener.Tighten the Cord.When mounting the unit to

–44–Connecting the AQ-EC1 Extension Control Unit (Option)Connecting the AQ-EC1 extension control unit (option) allows a portion of the camera sectionf

–45–Warning/Status Displays in the Viewfinder and Display WindowDisplaying the Setting Menu Inside the ViewfinderWhen the MENU SET/OFF switch is set t

–46–Warning/Status Displays in the Viewfinder and Display WindowChanging the setting menu configurationThe setting menu can be configured by selecting

–47–Warning/Status Displays in the Viewfinder and Display WindowBasic Setting Menu OperationsThe setting menu is operated using the MENU SET/OFF switc

–48–Warning/Status Displays in the Viewfinder and Display WindowSelecting the desired item1 Press the SHIFT/ITEM button.Each time this button is press

–49–Lamp Displays Inside the ViewfinderThe viewfinder displays are as follows.1. REC (recording) lampThis lamp lights (red) during recording, and flas

–5–General and FeaturesThe model AJ-D400 integrates a color video camera which employs three frame interline trans-fer (FIT) CCDs with 410,000 device

–50–Lamp Displays Inside the ViewfinderSetting the ! Lamp DisplayItems subject to ! lamp display are selected at the ! LED page of the setting menu. (

–51–Status Displays Inside the Viewfinder ScreenIn addition to images, messages indicating the unit’s settings and operating status appear on theviewf

–52–Status Displays Inside the Viewfinder Screen1Extender displayThis is displayed when the lens extender is being used.2 Shutter speed/mode displayTh

–53–Status Displays Inside the Viewfinder Screen8Audio level displayThis displays the audio CH1 level.During sine wave input, the audio level display

–54–Status Displays Inside the Viewfinder ScreenSelecting Display ItemsThe items to be displayed on the viewfinder screen can be selected by switching

–55–Status Displays Inside the Viewfinder ScreenDisplay Mode and Setting Change MessageMessages informing of the contents of changed settings and adju

–56–Status Displays Inside the Viewfinder ScreenChanging the Display ModeThe display mode setting appears on the VF DISPLAY page of the setting menu.1

–57–Status Displays Inside the Viewfinder ScreenSetting the Camera IDThe camera ID can be set at the CAMERA ID page of the setting menu.A camera ID of

–58–DisplaysRemaining Battery Level and Audio Level DisplaysRemaining tape lengthWhen the amount remainingon the tape is more than30 minutes long, all

–59–DisplaysTime Code-Related DisplaysRelationship between the TCG and DISPLAY switch setting positions and the timecounter displayThe item displayed

–6–FeaturesHigh-performance viewfinderÁThe high-resolution CRT projects a detailed picture which facilitates focus operations.ÁThe viewfinder employs

–60–Adjusting the Time and DateAdjustment and setup using the setting menu1. Hold down the SHIFT/ITEM and UP buttons and set the MENU SET/OFF switch t

–61–Adjustments and Setup During RecordingAdjustments and Setup Using the Setting MenuAdjustments and setup operations during recording are performed

–62–Adjustments and Setup During RecordingSetting the Gain Selector ValueWhen shooting in locations without sufficient brightness, bright images can b

–63–Adjustments and Setup During RecordingSelecting FunctionsVTR operation functions can be selected at the FUNCTION 3/5 page of the setting menu.Sele

–64–Adjusting the White Balance/Black BalanceAdjusting the White BalanceAdjusting the white balance and black balance in the order of AWB (white balan

–65–Adjusting the White Balance/Black Balance3Place the white pattern over a location with the same conditions as the light source illumi-nating the s

–66–Adjusting the White Balance/Black BalanceWhen the White Balance Cannot be Automatically AdjustedAn error message will appear on the viewfinder scr

–67–Adjusting the White Balance/Black BalanceThe black balance must be adjusted in the following cases.ÁWhen the unit is used for the first timeÁWhen

–68–Adjusting the White Balance/Black Balance4Adjustment is completed after a few seconds (the following message appears) and the ad-justment value is

–69–Setting the Electronic ShutterShutter ModesThe shutter modes which can be used with the unit’s electronic shutter and the shutter speedswhich can

–7–FeaturesRecording by an external VTRWhen an external VTR is connected using the 26-pin output adaptor (option, AJ-YA900P orAJ-YA700P), recording ca

–70–Setting the Electronic ShutterSetting the Shutter Mode/SpeedÁThe shutter speed during shutter mode and standard mode is set by the SHUTTER switch.

–71–Setting the Electronic ShutterSetting the Synchro Scan Mode1 Set the MENU SET/OFF switch to SET.The page on which the previous setting menu operat

–72–Setting the Electronic ShutterChanging the Shutter Speed/Mode Selection RangeThe shutter speed selection range can be limited to the required rang

–73–Adjusting the Audio LevelIf the AUDIO SELECT CH1/CH2 selector switch is set to AUTO, the input levels of audio CH1and CH2 are automatically adjust

–74–Adjusting the Audio Level4Turn the AUDIO LEVEL CH1 control at the bottom of the front panel to adjust the input vol-ume so that the audio level di

–75–Setting the Time DataSetting the Time CodeWhen using both the user bit and the time code, set the user bit first. If the time code is set first,th

–76–Setting the Time DataSetting the User BitSetting the user bit allows up to 8 digits of hexadecimal data such as memos (date, time), etc. tobe reco

–77–Setting the Time DataLocking the Time Code to an External SourceWhen mounting the Time code input/output/Video input adaptor AJ-YA710P (option), t

–78–Setting the Time DataExternal Lock Operation Procedure1 Set the POWER switch to ON.2 Set the F-RUN/R-RUN switch to F-RUN.3 Set the DISPLAY switch

–79–CassettesInserting and Ejecting CassettesInserting cassettes1 Check that there are no cables, etc. around the cassette holder and the top panel an

–8–FeaturesFeatures of the VTR sectionDigital systemThe VTR section features a component digital recording system that employs the latest com-pression

–80–CassettesEjecting cassettesWith the power turned on, press the EJECT button to open the cassette holder and eject thecassette. If a cassette is no

–81–RecordingBasic ProceduresThis section describes the basic operating procedures for shooting and recording. When startingto shoot actual images, in

–82–RecordingProcedures from adjusting the white balance and black balance tostopping recordingTurn on the power, insert a cassette, and then set the

–83–RecordingShooting images1-1 Select the filter in accordance with the lighting conditions, and when the white balancehas already been stored in the

–84–RecordingSuccessive ShootingSuccessive shooting with an accuracy of within 0–o1 frame can be performed simply by press-ing the VTR START button of

–85–RecordingSuccessive Shooting in Other CasesIf successive shooting is to be performed after the tape has been run, the cassette has beenejected, or

–86–Playback—Checking Recorded ContentsPressing the PLAY button allows black-and-white playback images to be viewed on the view-finder. Playback image

–87–Connection With an External VTRThe unit is equipped with an interface which enables recording to be performed by an externalVTR.ÁMounting the AJ-Y

–88–Recording Simultaneously with the Internal VTR and an ExternalVTRConnectionsMount the AJ-YA900P or AJ-YA700P 26-pin output adaptor (option) to the

–89–Recording Simultaneously with the Internal VTR and an ExternalVTRFunctions of the Unit’s VTR SAVE/STBY SwitchTape running modePressing the unit’s

–9–System ConfigurationMicrophone kit(supplied)WirelessmicrophonereceiverWX-RA70026P outputadaptorAJ-YA700PVTR cable VTRMicrophone holderAJ-MH700PLens

–90–Recording With an External VTR Instead of the Internal VTRUsing the 26-pin Output AdaptorConnectionsThe method of connecting the external VTR is t

–91–Recording With an External VTR Instead of the Internal VTRControlling the external VTR with the unit’s switchesSetting the 26P CONTROL function as

–92–RET ButtonThe images recorded on the VTR or return video signal which has been input to the Time codeinput/output/Video input adaptor AJ-YA710 (op

–93–Replacing the Backup BatteryThe unit is shipped from the factory with a backup battery already mounted. When the batteryruns out, the TCG time cod

–94–Setting Menu ScreensMARKER ScreenThis page sets the setting for the marker displays inside the viewfinder.Menu screen display methodsUSER menu: Se

–95–Setting Menu ScreensVF DISPLAY ScreenThis page sets the setting for the display information inside the viewfinder.Menu screen display methodsUSER

–96–Setting Menu ScreensCAMERA ID ScreenThis page performs the camera ID settings. Each time the UP button is pressed, the character display changes i

–97–Setting Menu ScreensSYNCHRO SCAN ScreenThis page performs the synchro scan settings.! LED ScreenThis page sets the ON/OFF setting for the ! LED di

–98–Setting Menu ScreensMAIN FUNCTION ScreenThis page performs the adjustment function settings.BATT/TAPE ALARM ScreenThe battery end and tape end aud

–99–E:ON. : OFFSetting Menu ScreensFUNCTION 1/5 ScreenThis page performs the adjustment function 1 settings. The ON/OFF status for each item is indica