Panasonic Aj D700_200dpi Operating Instructions Manual

Time Code-Related Displays
These lamps light to indicate the time code, CTL and real time displays.
DF:This lamp lights during drop frame mode
SLAVE:This lamp lights when the time code is locked to an external source.
HOLD:This lamp lights when the time code generator is held (when the HOLD button is pressed).
Time counter display:This displays the time code, CTL, user bit and real time.
See below for the relationship between displayed items and switch settings.
Relationship between the TCG and DISPLAY...

Adjusting the Time and Date
Adjustment and setup using the setting menu
1. Hold down the SHIFT/ITEM and UP buttons and set the MENU SET/OFF switch to SET. The
unit switches to ENG mode.
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 page appears.)
2.Press the PAGE button until the TIME/DATE page shown below appears.
(This operation can also be performed using the PAGE+UP/DOWN function.)
–...

Adjustments and Setup During Recording
Adjustments and Setup Using the Setting Menu
Adjustments and setup operations during recording are performed at the setting menu.
Setting menu operations are basically performed according to the procedures described on
page 49.
However, these procedures vary slightly according to the item.
Items which can be adjusted or set up at the setting menu are as follows.
Adjustment/setup items at the setting menu
Adjustment/setup item
Setting the gain selector value...

Adjustments and Setup During Recording
Setting the Gain Selector Value
When shooting in locations without sufficient brightness, bright images can be obtained by raising
the gain. However, care should be taken as raising the gain also increases the noise.
The gain value for the image amplifier is selected by the GAIN switch. The gain values corre-
sponding to the L, M and H positions of the GAIN switch are set at the MASTER GAIN page of the
setting menu.
Setting the gain selector value
1
2
3
4
5
Set the...

Selecting Functions
VTR operation functions can be selected at the FUNCTION 3/5 page of the setting menu.
Selecting the required functions
1Set the MENU SET/OFF switch to 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 page appears.)
2Press the PAGE button to display the FUNCTION 3/5 page.
(This operation can also be performed using the PAGE+UP/DOWN function.)
– FUNCTION 3/5 –
HUMID OPE:OFF...

Adjusting the White Balance/Black Balance
Adjusting the White Balance
Adjusting the white balance and black balance in the order of AWB (white balance adjust-
ment)    ABB (black balance adjustment    AWB will provide a better picture.
Normally, the white balance and black balance do not need to be readjusted even if the power is
turned off and then on again.
However, the white balance must be readjusted when the lighting conditions change.
If black balance and white balance adjustments are started when...

3Place the white pattern over a location with the same conditions as the light source illuminat-
ing the subject and zoom up to project white on the screen.
A white object (white cloth, white wall) near the subject can also be used. The white area
required is as shown below.
1/4 or more of the screen width
White cloth1/4 or more of the screen height
Take care not to allow high-intensity spots to
enter the screen.
4Adjust the iris of the lens.
5Press the AUTO W/B BAL switch to the WHT side and release the...

Adjusting the White Balance/Black Balance
When the White Balance Cannot be Automatically Adjusted
An error message will appear on the viewfinder screen.
(The message appears when the display mode is set to “2” or “3”.)
The displayed messages are as follows.
Error messages related to white balance adjustment
Error message
COLOR TEMP. HIGH
COLOR TEMP. LOW
LOW LIGHT
Meaning
The color temperature is too
high.
The color temperature is too
low.
There is insufficient
illumination.
LEVEL OVERThere is too much...

The black balance must be adjusted in the following cases. 

Adjusting the White Balance/Black Balance
4Adjustment is completed after a few seconds (the following message appears) and the ad-
justment value is automatically stored in the memory.
ABB OK
Message after adjustment is completed

Check that the lens connector is connected and that the iris of the lens is set to CLOSE.
During black balance adjustment, the iris automatically goes to the shaded status.
During black balance adjustment, the gain selector circuit switches automatically.
In addition, flicker...