Panasonic Aj Pd900 Operating Instructions Manual

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Time Code-Related Displays
Relationship between the TCG and DISPLAY switch setting positions and the time
counter display
The item displayed in the time counter display is determined by the TCG switch and DISPLAY
switch settings.
Time code-related switch settings and display items
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...

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Adjusting the Time and Date
Adjustment and setup using the setting menu
1Hold 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.)
2Press the PAGE button until the TIME/DATE page shown below appears.
(This operation can also be performed using the PAGEoUP/DOWN function.)
3Press...

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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...

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Adjustments and Setup During Recording
Setting the Gain Selector Value
When shooting in locations without sufficient brightness, bright images can be obtained by rais-
ing 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
1Set the...

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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 PAGEoUP/DOWN function.)
3Press the SHIFT/ITEM...

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Adjusting the White Balance/Black Balance
Adjusting the White Balance
Adjusting the white balance and black balance in the order of AWB (white balance
adjustment)>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...

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3Place the white pattern over a location with the same conditions as the light source illumi-
nating 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.
4Adjust the iris of the lens.
5Press the AUTO W/B BAL switch to the WHT side and release the switch.
The switch returns to the center and the white balance is automatically adjusted.
6During the adjustment, the following message...

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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
If the above error messages appear, carry out the respective treatment attempt to adjust the
white balance again.
If the error message continues to appear even after repeated attempts, consult...

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The black balance must be adjusted in the following cases.
ÁWhen the unit is used for the first time
ÁWhen the unit is first used after an extended period of non-use
ÁWhen the unit is used under conditions where the ambient temperature has changed by a wide
margin
ÁWhen the gain selector value is changed
ÁWhen the super gain setting has been changed using the SUPER GAIN button
ÁWhen the gamma ON/OFF is changed
Adjusting the Black Balance
1Set the switches as shown in the figure.
2Press the AUTO W/B...

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Adjusting the White Balance/Black Balance
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Adjustment is completed after a few seconds (the following message appears) and the ad-
justment value is automatically stored in the memory.
|Notes{
ÁCheck that the lens connector is connected and that the iris of the lens is set to CLOSE.
ÁDuring black balance adjustment, the iris automatically goes to the shaded status.
ÁDuring black balance adjustment, the gain selector circuit switches automatically.
In addition, flicker and noise may appear on the...