Panasonic Aj D400 Operating Instructions Manual
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–81– Recording Basic Procedures This section describes the basic operating procedures for shooting and recording. When starting to shoot actual images, inspect the unit beforehand to check that all systems are functioning normally. ÁSee the “Inspections Before Shooting” (page 120) for a description of inspection procedures. Procedures from power supply preparations to inserting a cassette 1Insert a charged battery pack. 2Set the POWER switch to ON and check that the HUMID display does not appear and...
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–82– Recording Procedures from adjusting the white balance and black balance to stopping recording Turn on the power, insert a cassette, and then set the various switches as follows. Iris: AUTOAUDIO SELECT CH1/CH2: AUTO TCG: F-RUN or R-RUN OUTPUT: CAM/AUTO KNEE ON GAIN: Normally, set to 0 dB. When it is too dark, it is set to the appropriate gain.
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–83– Recording Shooting images 1-1Select the filter in accordance with the lighting conditions, and when the white balance has already been stored in the memory, set the WHITE BAL switch to “A” or “B”. When the white balance and black balance have not been stored in the memory and there is no time to adjust the white balance: Set the WHITE BAL switch to PRST and set the FILTER knob to “1”: this will achieve a 3200 K white balance. (If the knob is set to any other position, a 5600 K white balance is...
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–84– Recording Successive Shooting Successive shooting with an accuracy of within 0 –o1 frame can be performed simply by press- ing the VTR START button of the unit or the VTR button of the lens while recording is paused. While recording is paused The unit automatically searches for the successive shooting point. However, the time until re- cording starts differs according to the setting of the VTR SAVE/STBY switch. ÁIf the VTR SAVE/STBY switch is set to SAVE, recording starts about 2 seconds after the...
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–85– Recording Successive Shooting in Other Cases If successive shooting is to be performed after the tape has been run, the cassette has been ejected, or when using a tape which has only been recorded part-way, follow the procedures outlined below. Performing successive shooting after the tape has been run, the cassette has been ejected, or when using a tape which has only been recorded part-way 1Press the PLAY button while watching the viewfinder screen and play back the tape. 2At the place where...
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–86– Playback — Checking Recorded Contents Pressing the PLAY button allows black-and-white playback images to be viewed on the view- finder. Playback images can also be viewed in two other ways. ÁRec review: If the RET VIDEO switch is set to the INT side, black-and-white images of the last 2 seconds of the recorded contents can be seen on the viewfinder. ÁColor playback: Connecting a color monitor to the unit’s VIDEO OUT connector allows color playback images to be viewed on the monitor. The playback...
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–87– Connection With an External VTR The unit is equipped with an interface which enables recording to be performed by an external VTR. ÁMounting the AJ-YA900P or AJ-YA700P 26-pin output adaptor (option) and connecting the 26- pin cable (option) to the unit allows recording to be performed by the VTR section (internal VTR) of the unit and an external VTR. The component video signal is output from the 26-pin interface. Precautions When Connecting an External VTR Set 26P CONTROL on the FUNCTION 3/5 page of...
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–88– Recording Simultaneously with the Internal VTR and an External VTR Connections Mount the AJ-YA900P or AJ-YA700P 26-pin output adaptor (option) to the unit, connect the ex- ternal VTR with the 26-pin cable, and set the audio input level selector switch of the external VTR to “p60 dB”. SW3101 and SW3102 on the CAM ENC Printed Circuit Board of the unit must be set to the 26P side. (See page 90.) Checking the Function Settings Check that the settings of the functions which control the 26-pin interface...
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–89– Recording Simultaneously with the Internal VTR and an External VTR Functions of the Unit’s VTR SAVE/STBY Switch Tape running mode Pressing the unit’s STOP, REW or FF buttons sets the internal VTR to stop, rewind or fast for- ward modes, respectively. However, the external VTR is set to recording paused status in all cases. Viewing playback images on the viewfinder Pressing the unit’s PLAY button allows black-and-white playback images from the internal VTR tape to be viewed on the viewfinder....
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–90– Recording With an External VTR Instead of the Internal VTR Using the 26-pin Output Adaptor Connections The method of connecting the external VTR is the same as that described in “Recording Simul- taneously with the Internal VTR and an External VTR”. ÁSee “Connections” on page 87. Mounting the 26-pin output adaptor ÁConsult your local dealer when mounting the adaptor. 1Set the unit’s internal switches. 1Remove the side panel on the display window side. 2Remove the Printed Circuit Board holder and...