Panasonic Aj D400 Operating Instructions Manual

– 121 – Inspections Before Shooting
Inspecting the Viewfinder
1Adjust the position of the viewfinder.
2Check that the color bar appears on the viewfinder screen, and then adjust the BRIGHT,
CONTRAST and PEAKING controls so that the color bar appears clearly on the viewfinder.
3Check the following items.
(1) Set the MENU SET/OFF switch to SET and check that the setting menu appears on
the viewfinder screen.
(2) Press the PAGE button and check that the setting menu page changes.
(3) Press the SHIFT/ITEM...

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Inspecting the Iris and Zoom Functions
1Set the zoom to electric zoom mode and check the electric zoom operation. Check that
the image changes to telephoto and wide angle.
2Set the zoom to manual zoom mode and check the manual zoom operation. Turn the
manual zoom lever and check that the image changes to telephoto and wide angle.
3Set the iris to automatic adjustment mode and aim the lens at subjects with differing
brightness to check that the automatic iris adjustment...

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(2) Inspection of Audio Level Automatic Adjustment Functions
1Set the AUDIO SELECT CH1/CH2 switch to AUTO.
2Set the AUDIO IN CH1/CH2 switch to FRONT [MIC].
3Aim a microphone connected to the MIC IN jack at an appropriate sound source and check
that the level display for both CH1 and CH2 changes in accordance with the sound level.
(3) Inspection of Audio Level Manual Adjustment Functions
1Set the AUDIO IN CH1/CH2 switch to FRONT [MIC].
2Set the AUDIO SELECT CH1/CH2...

– 124 – Specifications
General
Operating temperature:32uF to 104uF
Storage temperature:p4uF to 140uF
Operating humidity:Less than 85% (relative humidity)
Continuous operating time:Approx. 90 min. (using 1 Anton Bauer Trimpac 14 battery)
Weight:Approx. 12.87 lbs (5.85 kg) (incld. main unit, viewfinder, lens,
battery pack, tape and microphone)
Dimensions:4
1/2½ (W)q101/16½ (includ. handle) (H)q127/8½ (D)
119.2q255.5q326.3 mm
Camera Section
Pick-up devices:1/2-inch on-chip FIT type of CCD
System:RGB 3-CCD...

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VTR Section
VTR Video System (during playback on a standard playback unit)
Bands:Brightness; 30 Hz to 5.75 MHzo1.0 dB/p3.0 dB
S/N ratio:55 dB
K factor (2T pulse):Within 2%
Y/C delay:Within 30 ns
VTR Audio System (during playback on a standard playback unit)
Sampling frequency:48 kHz (synchronized to video)
Quantization:16-bits/sample
Frequency response:20 Hz to 20 kHzt1.0 dB (at reference level)
Dynamic range:80 dB or more (at 1 kHz, AWTD)
Distortion:Within 0.1% (at 1 kHz,...

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Related Components
Power supply related
AU-BP220, AU-BP402 battery packs
AG-B425 battery charger (for charging the AU-BP220 and AU-BP402 battery packs)
AU-M402H battery case
AJ-B75 AC adaptor
Viewfinder
5-inch viewfinder
External VTR-related
Portable video cassette recorder
AJ-YA710PF time code input/output/video input adaptor
AJ-YA900P 26-pin/12-pin output adaptor (for connecting an external VTR to the 26-pin inter-
face)
AJ-YA700PF 26-pin output adaptor (for connecting an...

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PANASONIC BROADCAST & DIGITAL SYSTEMS COMPANY
DIVISION OF MATSUSHITA ELECTRIC CORPORATION OF AMERICA
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