Panasonic Aj D400 Operating Instructions Manual

PAJ-
Operating Instructions
Digital Camera/VTR
Printed in Japan
VQT7984-1F1298H2059-100PD 

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Contents
Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
General and Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
ÁFeatures of the Camera Section . . . . . 5
ÁFeatures of the VTR Section . . . . . . . 8
ÁSystem Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Controls and Their Functions
ÁPower Supply Section . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
ÁAccessory Mounting Section . . . . . . . 11
ÁAudio Function Section . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
ÁShooting (Recording)/Playback
Function Section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

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Contents
Displays
ÁRemaining Battery Level and Audio
Level Displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
ÁVTR Section Operation/Status-Related
Displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
ÁTime Code-Related Displays . . . . . . . 59
Adjusting the Time and Date . . . . . . . . . 60
Adjustments and Setup During Recording
ÁAdjustments and Setup using the Setting
Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
ÁSetting the Gain Selector Value . . . . . 62
ÁSelecting Functions...

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General and Features
The model AJ-D400 integrates a color video camera which employs three frame interline trans-
fer (FIT) CCDs with 410,000 device on-chip lenses with a DVCPRO format VTR which is
equipped with the latest compression technology.
The AJ-D400 is particularly compact and light weight with low power consumption, and realizes
the optimal functions and performance for an electronic news gathering (ENG) VTR-integrated
camera such as high picture quality and sensitivity, mobility,...

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Features
High-performance viewfinder
ÁThe high-resolution CRT projects a detailed picture which facilitates focus operations.
ÁThe viewfinder employs a low flare CRT which makes the screen easy to see.
ÁA center marker which indicates the center of the screen and a safety zone marker which indi-
cates the effective screen region can be displayed by menu operations.
ÁA large aperture allows the screen to be easily seen even when the operator’s eye is removed
from the eyepiece.
ÁThe eyepiece can easily...

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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. 

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Features
Features of the VTR section
Digital system
The VTR section features a component digital recording system that employs the latest com-
pression technology and non-compressed PCM recording for audio. This system provides supe-
rior S/N, frequency band and waveform characteristics as well as reproduction of detailed areas,
etc., and realizes even higher picture and sound quality.
Rec review function
This function automatically rewinds the tape and plays back the last two seconds recorded, al-...

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System Configuration
Microphone kit
(supplied)Wireless
microphone
receiver
WX-RA70026P output
adaptor
AJ-YA700PVTR cable VTR
Microphone holder
AJ-MH700P
Lens
(Bayonet type)
Fujinon/Canon
Camera/VTR
AJ-D400
Battery case
SHAN-B220
Battery case
AU-M402H
Battery case
AC adaptor
AJ-B75Sony Battery
BP-90 Panasonic Battery
AU-BP220
Sony Battery
NP-1
Anton Bauer BatteryBattery
charger
AG-B425
Rain cover
SHAN-RC700
Soft carrying
case
AJ-SC900
Tripod attachment
(supplied)
Extension control
unit
AQ-EC1
Carrying...

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Controls and Their Functions
Power Supply Section
eBattery holder
The battery pack (option) made by Anton Bauer is mounted onto this holder.
fDC IN (external power input) connector (XLR, 4P)
The AJ-B75 AC adaptor (option) is plugged into this socket when the unit is to be operated by
AC power. An external battery is plugged in when an external battery is to be used to operate
the unit.
gBREAKER (circuit breaker) button
In order to protect the equipment, the circuit breaker is tripped and the power...