Panasonic Aj D400 Operating Instructions Manual
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–11– Accessory Mounting Section iHook for mounting shoulder belt Attach the accessory shoulder belt to this hook. jLight shoe Mount the video light, etc. onto this shoe. kLens mount (bayonet type) Mount the lens here. lLens clamping lever Insert the lens into the lens mount k, and turn the lens mount ring using this lever to clamp the lens. mLens mount cap Press up the lens clamping lever l to remove this cap. Keep the cap in place if the lens is not going to be mounted. nLens cable clamp This is for clamping the lens cable. oTripod mount When the unit is to be secured to a tripod, mount the optional tripod attachment. pLENS connector (12-pin) Hook up the lens connecting cable to this connector. Consult with your dealer concerning the lens which you are going to use. qShoulder pad Adjust this pad to facilitate operation when carrying the unit on your shoulder. Its position can be brought forward or backward and adjusted by loosening the two set screws. 7 n 5 6 q p 8 9 o 5 Controls and Their Functions
–12– Controls and Their Functions Audio Function Section (1) rAUDIO LEVEL CH1 (audio channel 1 recording level) control When the AUDIO SELECT CH1/CH2 switch u is set to MAN, the recording level of audio channel 1 can be adjusted by this control in addition to the AUDIO LEVEL CH1 control t on the side panel. sMIC IN (microphone input) jack (XLR, 3-pin) Connect an optional microphone to this jack. The power for the microphone is supplied from this jack. Audio Function Section (2) tAUDIO LEVEL CH1/CH2 (audio channel 1/2 recording level) controls When the AUDIO SELECT CH1/CH2 switch u is set to MAN, the audio level of audio chan- nels 1 and 2 can be adjusted using these controls. However, the audio CH1 level can also be adjusted using the AUDIO LEVEL CH1 control r on the front panel. uAUDIO SELECT CH1/CH2 switch (audio channel 1/2 auto/manual level adjustment se- lector) switch This selects the method used to adjust the audio levels of audio channels 1 and 2. AUTO:For adjusting the levels automatically. MAN:For adjusting the levels manually. vAUDIO IN (audio input selector) switch This selects the input signals to be recorded on audio channels 1 and 2. FRONT [MIC]:The microphone input signals connected to the MIC IN jack s are recorded. REAR [MIC]:The microphone input signals connected to the AUDIO IN CH1/CH2 connec- tors w are recorded. REAR [LINE]:The line input signals connected to the AUDIO IN CH1/CH2 connectors w are recorded. wAUDIO IN CH1/CH2 (audio input channel 1/2) connectors (XLR, 3P) An audio component or microphone is connected here. xAUDIO OUT connector (XLR, 3P) This is connected to an audio component. The audio channels can be selected on the setting menu. yDC OUT (DC power output) connector This is the DC 12 V output connector. A current of approximately 100 mA can be taken out. sr
–13– Audio Function Section (3) zALARM (warning tone volume) control This adjusts the warning tone volume heard from the speaker | or the earphone connected to the PHONES jack Ÿ. When it is set to the lowest position, the warning tone is not audible. However, by making changes to the inside parts, the tone can be made audible even when the control is at its lowest position. {MONITOR (volume) control This adjusts the volume of the sound other than the warning tone — the sound from the speaker | or earphone Ÿ. When it is set to the lowest position, no sound is heard. Audio Function Section (4) |Speaker During recording, the EE sound can be monitored; during playback, the playback sound can be monitored. The warning tone is heard through the speaker in synchronization with the flashing or lighting of the warning lamp and warning display. The speaker sound is automatically muted when an earphone is connected to the PHONES jack Ÿ. }MONITOR SELECT (audio channel selector) switch This selects the audio channel whose sound is to be heard through the speaker | or ear- phone. CH1:The audio channel 1 sound is output. CH1, 2:The sound produced by mixing the audio channel 1 and 2 sound or the stereo sound is output. However, only the mixed sound is output from the speaker |. CH2:The audio channel 2 sound is output. ~MONITOR (sound selector) switch This selects the sound of the earphone when CH1, 2 is selected with the MONITOR SELECT switch }. ST:The stereo sound of audio channel 1 and 2 is output. MIX:The mixed sound of audio channel 1 and 2 is output. ŸPHONES (earphone) jack (mini-jack) When an earphone (option) is connected to this jack, the sound selected by the MONITOR switch ~ can be heard. The warning tones relating to the unit’s operation or status can also be heard. An earphone enabling a sufficiently high volume of sound to be heard is recom- mended. When the earphone is connected, speaker | sound is automatically muted. z { | t ~ } uv yŸ wx Controls and Their Functions
–14– Controls and Their Functions Shooting (Recording)/Playback Function Section (1) Viewfinder Black-and-white images can be seen in the viewfinder during recording and playback. Warn- ings and messages relating to the unit’s operating status and settings, zebra pattern, markers (safety zone marker, center marker), etc. can also be seen. ¡PEAKING control This is used to adjust the contours of the images inside the viewfinder to facilitate focusing. It does not affect the camera’s output signals. ¢CONTRAST control This is used to adjust the contrast of the screen inside the viewfinder. It does not affect the camera’s output signals. £BRIGHT control This is used to adjust the brightness of the screen inside the viewfinder. It does not affect the camera’s output signals. ¤ZEBRA (zebra pattern) switch This displays the zebra pattern inside the viewfinder. ON:The zebra pattern is displayed. OFF:The zebra pattern is not displayed. When the unit is shipped from the factory, the zebra pattern is set in such a way that those parts with an IRE video level from approx. 70% to 85% are displayed. The displaying of parts with a level ranging from 50% to 110% or more or with a certain level can also be set on the setting menu. ¥Diopter control knob This is adjusted in such a way that the images on the viewfinder screen are seen most clear- ly in accordance with the dioptric power of the camera’s operator. ¦Eye cup §Viewfinder forward-backward/left-right position clamp lever Loosen this lever to adjust the position of the viewfinder in the forward-backward or left- right direction. ¨Eyecup forward-backward movement ring Turn this ring to adjust the position of the eyecup ¦ in the forward-backward direction. ©Viewfinder stopper screw To detach the viewfinder from the camera, loosen this screw and then detach the view- finder. ¡ ¢ £ ¤ §
–15– Shooting (Recording)/Playback Function Section (2) ªCC/ND FILTER (filter selector) knob This selects the filter to match the light source which is illuminating the subject. If the setting of this knob is changed when the menu display mode has been set to “3” (de- fault setting), the new setting will appear for about 3 seconds on the setting change message display area of the viewfinder screen. ÈThe knob and filter settings are listed below. FILTER Descriptionknob setting 13200K 25600Ko1/4ND 35600K 45600Ko1/16ND ÈExamples of filter settings to match shooting conditions Filter Shooting condition 1Sunrise, sunset, inside a studio 2Outdoors under a clear sky 3Outdoors under a cloudy or rainy sky 4Snow scenes, high mountains, coastlines and other extremely clear and bright scenes «WHITE BAL (white balance memory selector) switch PRST:Set to this position when there is no time to adjust the white balance. The white bal- ance value for 3200K is stored in the memory. A or B:When the AUTO W/B BAL switch ® is pressed to the AWB side, the white balance is automatically adjusted in accordance with the setting position of the filter knob ª, and the adjustment value is stored in memory A or memory B. When the FILTER knob and the WHITE BAL switch are set to the same positions as the ones set when the adjustment was made, the adjustment value stored in the memory is called, and the unit is automatically adjusted to the white balance which corresponds to this value. If the setting of this switch is changed when the menu display mode has been set to “3” (de- fault setting), the new setting will appear for about 3 seconds at the WHITE BAL switch dis- play position on the viewfinder screen. (Example: “W : A”) « ¥ ª ¨ © ¦ Controls and Their Functions
–16– Controls and Their Functions Shooting (Recording)/Playback Function Section (3) ¬OUTPUT (output signal selector)/AUTO KNEE switch This switch selects the video signals which are to be output from the camera unit to the VTR unit, viewfinder and video monitor. The AUTO KNEE function can be used when the images shot by the camera have been selected. ÈOUTPUT/AUTO KNEE switch setting positions BARS Color bar signals are output. The AUTO KNEE circuit is not activated. Set the switch to this position in the following cases: ÁWhen adjusting the video monitor ÁWhen recording color bar signals CAM, AUTO KNEE OFF The images shot by the camera are output. The AUTO KNEE circuit is not activated. The default setting is “MANUAL KNEE”. CAM, AUTO KNEE ON The images shot by the camera are output. The AUTO KNEE circuit is activated. GAIN (gain selector) switch This is used to change the video amplifier’s gain in accordance with the lighting conditions during shooting. The gain values corresponding to the L, M and H settings are assigned be- forehand on the setting menu. When the unit is shipped from the factory, these settings are: Lr0 dB, Mr9 dB and Hr18 dB. If the setting of this switch is changed when the menu display mode has been set to “3”, the new setting will appear for about 3 seconds at the gain display position on the viewfinder screen. (Example: “12 dB”) ®AUTO W/B BAL (white balance/black balance automatic adjustment) switch AWB:Set to this position for automatically adjusting the white balance. When the WHITE BAL switch « is now set to “A or B”, the adjusted value will be stored in memory A or memory B. ABB:Set to this position for automatically adjusting the black balance. The adjusted value will be stored in the dedicated memory. ¯SHUTTER switch Set this to ON when using the electronic shutter. When it is pressed to the SEL side, the shutter speed and mode displays change in the ranges preset on the setting menu. If the set- ting of this switch is changed when the menu display mode has been set to “2” or “3”, the new settings will appear for about 3 seconds at the shutter display position on the viewfinder screen. (Example: “:1/250”, “:1/61.7”) 1) AUTO KNEE function When the level is adjusted to people, scenes, etc. for shooting against a very bright background, the background will be whited out and the buildings or scenes in the background will become blurred. If the AUTO KNEE function is activated in cases like these, the background can be reproduced in clear detail. This function is especially effective for shooting in the following conditions: ÁWhen shooting people in shade under a clear sky ÁWhen simultaneously shooting people in vehicles or indoor and the outdoor scenery seen through the windows ÁWhen shooting scenes with a high contrast ¯ ® ¬ °
–17– °ECU REMOTE (remote control) connector (6-pin) Connect the AQ-EC1 extension control unit (option) here. |Note{ The POWER switches on unit and extension control unit must be set to OFF before the re- mote control cable is connected or disconnected. ±26-pin output adaptor (option) mount (See page 90 for mounting method.) The 26-pin/12-pin output adaptor AJ-YA900P (option) or 26-pin output adaptor AJ-YA700P (option) is mounted on this section. When the portable VTR is connected as the external VTR, recording can be performed simultaneously with the unit’s built-in VTR. Furthermore, in case of AJ-YA900P, by connecting the SHAN-C12TCA multi-connector cable (optional accessory) to the 12-pin connector, it is possible to output the sound of audio chan- nels 1 and 2 separately. ²VIDEO OUT connector (BNC) This outputs the video signals (75° termination, rated level) to be monitored. During record- ing, EE images can be monitored; during playback, playback images can be monitored. While performing settings on the menu, the setting menu can be superimposed onto the shot images appearing on the monitor screen so that the settings can be checked (in which case, the images appear in black and white). ³CAM OUT (camera output) connector (BNC) This outputs the composite video signals (75° termination, rated level). When a video moni- tor is connected, the images shot by the camera can be monitored. Even while the VTR is playing back, the camera’s images are output at all times. ² ± ³ Controls and Their Functions
–18– Controls and Their Functions Shooting (Recording)/Playback Function Section (4) ´VTR START button When this pressed, recording commences; when it is pressed again, recording stops. This button has the same function as the VTR button on the lens side. µVTR SAVE/STBY (tape protection) switch This selects the power supply status while the VTR recording is temporarily stopped (REC PAUSE). SAVE:This is the tape protection mode. The cylinder is stopped in the half-loading status. Compared with the STBY position, less power is consumed and the unit can be operated longer using the battery. It takes longer for recording to commence after the VTR START button ´ is pressed in the SAVE position than in the STBY po- sition. When the switch is set to this position, the VTR SAVE lamp inside the viewfinder lights. STBY:Recording commences immediately when the VTR START button is pressed. ¶MODE CHECK button While this button is kept depressed, the camera’s setting status is displayed in the viewfinder. It does not affect the camera’s output signals. This button can also be used for fine adjust- ment at the setting menu during synchro scan mode. ·SUPER IRIS button This is used when backlight compensation is to be provided. When it is pressed, the switch settings are displayed inside the viewfinder for 3 seconds. When it is pressed again, back- light compensation is released. Whether the super gain (30 dB) mode or the super iris (backlight compensation) mode is to apply can be selected on the setting menu. This button can also be used for fine adjustment during synchro scan mode. Super gain:When 30 dB is allotted to the SUPER IRIS button, DTL and other menu settings cannot be performed for this 30 dB. ´ µ ¶ ·
–19– ¸EJECT (cassette eject) button Press this to insert or eject the cassette. ¹REW (rewind) button Press this to rewind the tape. Its lamp lights during rewinding. If this button is pressed during playback, the playback images are rewound at approximately quadruple speed while the button is held down. ºFF (fast forward) button Press this to fast forward the tape. Its lamp lights during fast forwarding. If this button is pressed during playback, the playback images are fast forwarded at approxi- mately quadruple speed while the button is held down. »PLAY (playback) button Press this to view the playback images on the viewfinder screen or color video monitor. Its lamp lights during playback. If this button is pressed again during playback, playback is paused and the lamp goes off. After playback has been paused for 2 minutes, the unit automatically switches to stop status (STOP). ¼STOP button Press this to stop the tape travel. ½Emergency screw (Inside the rubber cap) Refer to page 118 “Emergency eject”. ½ º ¹ ¸ ¼ » Controls and Their Functions
–20– Controls and Their Functions Menu Operation Section ¾MENU SET/OFF switch This displays the setting menu on the viewfinder screen. SET:The page on which the previous setting menu operations were completed appears on the viewfinder screen. (When the menu is used for the first time, the first of the pages which can be displayed appears.) OFF:The setting menu is not displayed on the viewfinder screen. ¿SHIFT/ITEM button Each time this button is pressed, the cursor moves on the setting menu page now displayed. Use it when selecting items. |Note{ This switch functions differently depending on the operation item. Check the function by oper- ating the menu item by item. ÀUP button This is used to increment the setting of the item selected on the setting menu by 1 level each time it is pressed or to switch the setting between ON and OFF. ÁDOWN button This is used to decrement the setting of the item selected on the setting menu by 1 level each time it is pressed or to switch the setting between ON and OFF. ÂPAGE button This is used to select the setting menu page. Time Code-Related Section (1) ÃGENLOCK IN connector (BNC) The reference signal is supplied to this connector for genlocking with the camera section. Æ ¿(È) À(Ç) Á(Ç) Â ¾ Å Ä