Panasonic Aj D400 Operating Instructions Manual

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Mounting the Unit to a Tripod
When mounting the unit to a tripod, use a supplied tripod attachment.
1Mount the tripod attachment to the tripod.
Select the attachment hole in consideration of the unit’s and tripod attachment’s center of
gravity. In addition, check that the diameter of the selected hole matches the diameter of
the universal head’s camera mounting screw.
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When the tripod attachment pin does not return to its original position after the camera has been
detached, hold down the red...

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Adjusting the Shoulder Pad Position
The shoulder pad can be slid up to 2/5½ in the forward-backward direction from the center position
(the position when shipped from the factory). Adjust the shoulder pad position to facilitate opera-
tion of the unit.
1Loosen the two screws.
2Slide the pad in the forward-backward direction to select an appropriate position.
3Tighten the screws to clamp the pad.
Bottom
Screws
Shoulder Pad 

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Attaching the Rain Cover
Attach the rain cover as shown in the figure below.
Secure the surface fastener.Tighten the Cord.
When mounting the unit to the tripod
attachment, mount the unit using this hole. 

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Connecting the AQ-EC1 Extension Control Unit (Option)
Connecting the AQ-EC1 extension control unit (option) allows a portion of the camera section
functions to be operated by remote control.
When the AQ-EC1 is connected and the POWER switches of the unit and AQ-EC1 are set to
ON, the unit automatically enters remote control mode.
The handling instructions included with the AQ-EC1 describe operations for when the AQ-EC1 is
connected to an AQ series digital camera.
When the AQ-EC1 is connected to the...

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Warning/Status Displays in the View finder and Display Window
Displaying the Setting Menu Inside the Viewfinder
When the MENU SET/OFF switch is set to SET, the setting menu appears on the viewfinder
screen. The setting menu is displayed in page units. The following table lists all pages contained
in the setting menu as well as an outline of the functions for each page.
The setting menu configuration can be changed according to the purpose.
Setting Menu Configuration
See the corresponding pages for a...

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Warning/Status Displays in the View finder and Display Window
Changing the setting menu configuration
The setting menu can be configured by selecting only the pages necessary for the application.
Pages are selected using the MENU SELECT page of the engineer menu mode.
When using the engineer menu, switch the unit to engineer mode as described below.
The unit is switched to user mode by setting the MENU SET/OFF switch to “SET”.
The unit is switched to engineer mode by holding down the SHIFT/ITEM and...

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Warning/Status Displays in the View finder and Display Window
Basic Setting Menu Operations
The setting menu is operated using the MENU SET/OFF switch and the SHIFT/ITEM, UP,
DOWN and PAGE buttons.
Displaying the setting menu
1Set the MENU SET/OFF switch to SET.
The status displays at the top and bottom of the viewfinder screen disappear, and the page
on which the previous setting menu operations were completed appears.
When the menu is used for the first time, the first of the selected pages...

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Warning/Status Displays in the View finder and Display Window
Selecting the desired item
1Press the SHIFT/ITEM button.
Each time this button is pressed, the cursor (arrow) which indicates the selected item
moves to the next item.
The item can also be selected using the UP and DOWN buttons as follows.
Changing the settings
Press the UP button to increase the setting.
ÁThe setting is incremented by 1 level each time
the UP button is pressed.
Press the DOWN button to decrease the setting.
ÁThe setting...

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Lamp Displays Inside the View finder
The viewfinder displays are as follows.
1. REC (recording) lamp
This lamp lights (red) during recording, and flashes when warnings are issued.
ÁSee “Warning System” (page 116) for a detailed description.
2. BATT (battery) lamp
When the battery voltage has dropped, this lamp begins flashing several minutes before the
unit can no longer be operated, and lights when the unit can no longer be operated.
To prevent operation from being interrupted, exchange the battery...

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Lamp Displays Inside the View finder
Setting the ! Lamp Display
Items subject to ! lamp display are selected at the ! LED page of the setting menu. (When
shipped from the factory, the unit is set so that the ! LED page is not displayed.) To operate the
! LED page, switch the unit to engineer mode or select the ! LED page at the MENU SELECT
page.
ÁSee “Setting Menu Configuration” (page 45) for engineer mode and selection of displayed
pages.
1Set the MENU SET/OFF switch to SET.
The setting status...