Panasonic Camera Recorder Ajhdx900 Operating Instructions

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Chapter 4  Adjustments and settings for recording(continued)
30P Over 60i:This operates in the interlace
mode in 60 fields. This processes
video signals of the same time
into the odd field and the even
field and records them on tape as
video signals in the respective
fields.
30P Over 60P: This operates in the progressive
mode in 60 frames. This outputs
the same video signals as video
signals for 2 frames and records
them on tape.
4-1-2 Recording format on tapes and signal format at output...

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In order to achieve images with a consistently high picture
quality with this unit, it is necessary to adjust the black
balance and white balance as the individual conditions
demand.  To achieve a higher picture quality, it is
recommended that the adjustments be performed in the
following sequence: AWB (white balance adjustment) >ABB
(black balance adjustment)  >AWB (white balance
adjustment).
4-2 Adjusting the white balance and black balance
4-2-1 Adjusting the white balance
The white balance must...

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When there is no time to adjust the white balance
Set the WHITE BAL switch to PRST.  The white balance for
the filter is achieved in accordance with the setting position
of the FILTER control (outer).
When the white balance cannot be adjusted
automatically
When the white balance adjustment was not completed
correctly, one of the following error messages will appear on
the viewfinder screen.  When an error message is displayed,
take the recommended action, and try adjusting the white
balance again....

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≥Check that the lens connector has been connected
and that the lens aperture is set to CLOSE.
≥ While the black balance is being adjusted, the gain
selector circuit is switched automatically.
Flicker or noise may appear on the viewfinder screen,
but this is not indicative of malfunctioning.
≥ If the black shading is still unsatisfactory although the
“ABB OK” message is displayed, perform menu
operations to open the  screen
from the MAINTENANCE page, move the arrow mark
(> ) to the DETECTION item,...

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4-3 Setting the electronic shutter
This section describes the unit’s electronic shutter, its
settings and operations.
4-3-1 Shutter modes
The table below lists the shutter modes in which the unit ’s
electronic shutter can be used as well as the shutter speeds
which can be selected.

ONo matter in which mode the electronic shutter is used,
the higher the shutter speed, the lower the camera ’s
sensitivity.
O When the aperture is in the automatic mode, it will
increasingly open and the depth of focus...

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4-3-2 Setting the shutter mode and speed
The shutter speeds used in the shutter mode are set by
switching the SHUTTER switch.
The shutter speeds in the SYNCHRO SCAN mode can
easily be changed using the SYNCHRO SCAN (+ and –)
buttons on the side panel.
Open the  screen and  screen from the OPERATION page by performing
menu operations.  It is now possible to restrict the shutter
speed selection range to the required range beforehand
and/or select whether to use the SYNCHRO SCAN mode
and SUPER V mode...

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For the detailed audio-related settings, open the
 and  screens from the VTR
MENU page and select the settings for the items by
performing menu operations.
For details, refer to “Chapter 7 Menu description tables.”
4-4-2 Adjusting the audio signal recordinglevels
The procedure for manually adjusting the levels at which the
signals are to be recorded on audio tracks CH1 and CH2 is
set forth below.
1Set the MONITOR SELECT switch to the CH1/2 position
so that the audio level meter display in the...

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4-5 Setting the time data
When the user bits and time code are both to be used, the
user bits are set first.
If the time code is set first, the time code generator will stop
while the user bits are being set so that the time code setting
will be off.
The time code setting range extends from 00:00:00:00 to
23:59:59:29.
4-5-1 Setting the user bits
By setting the user bits, information, such as a memorandum
(date, time) of up to 8 digits in hexadecimal numbers, can be
recorded in the sub-code area (LTC)...

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Chapter 4  Adjustments and settings for recording(continued)
CAMERAMODEUser bits
User bit memory function
The user bit settings (except for the actual time) are
automatically saved in the memory and retained even after
the power is turned off.
Tape continuity with the user bits
(Only when the recording format is 1080-50i or 1080-59.94i)
Selecting REGEN for the UB MODE item on the 
screen by performing menu operations will call up the user
bits recorded on the tape, making it possible to continue...

00010203040506• •  •23242526272829
CoDe DoDeAo AeBo BeBoCe CoDe DoDeAo AeBo BeBoCe CoDe DoDeAo AeBo Be•  •  •
0123401•  •  •3401234
10100101001010•  •  •01001010010100

Frame rate: 24P Over 60i (2:3)
Starting field for the updated
frame
Time code frame digit
Image
Sequence No.
Updated frame information

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Checking
information for
the 6 digits at
right. Tape management information
≥Updated frame information
≥ REC START/STOP mark
Camera shooting mode 60i: 600
30P: 308
24P: 248
24PA: 24C
50i:...