Panasonic Camera Recorder Ajhdx900 Operating Instructions
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31 4 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 connector The format for recording signals from CCD on tape and signal formats to \ be output from the respective connectors are shown below. SYSTEM MODE item CAMERA MODE item O Recording on tapes O HD SDI signal output (VIDEO OUT connector/MON OUT connector) Video signals Audio Time code User bits UMID information (ON/OFF switching is enabled.) Menu setting 1080-59.94i 1080-50i 720-59.94P 720-50P 1080-59.94i 1080-50i 720-59.94P 720-50P 1080-59.94i 1080-50i 720-59.94P 720-50P 30P 30P Over 60i 24P 24P Over 60i (2-3 Pull-down) 24PA 24P Over 60i (2-3-3-2 Pull-down) 50i 50i 25P 25P Over 50i 60P 60P 30P 30P Over 60P 24P 24P Over 60P (2-3 Pull-down) 50P 50P 25P 25P Over 50P 60i 60i SYSTEM MODE item CAMERA MODE item SD SDI signal output (VIDEO OUT connector) Video signals Audio EDH (Error Detect Handling) UMID information (ON/OFF switching is enabled.) (Time codes and user bits are not output.) Menu setting 30P 525i 24P 525i 24PA 525i 50i 625i 25P 625i 60P 525i 30P 525i 24P 525i 50P 625i 25P 625i 60i 525i Analog composite signal output (VIDEO OUT connector/REMOTE connector) Video signals 525i 525i 525i 625i 625i 525i 525i 525i 625i 625i 525i SYSTEM MODE item CAMERA MODE item O Analog HD-Y signal output (MON OUT connector) O Analog HD signal output (VF connector) Video signals Menu setting 30P 30P Over 60i 24P 24P Over 60i (2-3 Pull-down) 24PA 24P Over 60i (2-3-3-2 Pull-down) 50i 50i 25P 25P Over 50i 60P 60P 30P 30P Over 60P 24P 24P Over 60P (2-3 Pull-down) 50P 50P 25P 25P Over 50P 60i 60i +)%9@1@& 7259 @& 1.
32 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 always be re-adjusted when the lighting conditions have changed. The white balance is adjusted automatically by following the steps below. White balance detection area The white balance detection area setting can be changed to 90%, 50% or 25% by opening the screen from the OPERATION page and selecting the desired setting for the AWB AREA item by performing menu operations. The factory setting is 25%. 1Set the switches as shown in the figure. 2Select the CC FILTER/ND FILTER controls setting in accordance with the lighting conditions. For examples of the FILTER controls settings, refer to “2-3 Shooting and recording/playback function section. ” 3Erect a white pattern at a place with the same conditions as the source of light illuminating the subject, zoom in, and shoot the white of the pattern on the screen. A white object (such as a white cloth or white wall) near the subject may be used as a substitute for the white pattern. The size of the white object required is shown in the figure below. ≥Take care to keep high-brightness spots off the screen. ≥ Shoot white objects in the center of the screen. 4Adjust the lens aperture. In this case, adjusting the white balance by setting the signal level of white within a range between 70% and 90% is recommended. 5Set the AUTO W/B BAL switch to AWB, and then release it. The switch returns to the center, and the white balance is automatically adjusted. When the AUTO W/B BAL switch is pressed again to the AWB side when the white balance is being adjusted automatically (AWB ACTIVE), the adjustment operation will stop. The adjusted value in this case is the value before automatic adjustment was performed. 6While the adjustment is in progress, the following message appears on the viewfinder screen. At least one-fourth of the screen width At least one-fourth of the screen height AWB ACTI\bE 7Adjustment is completed in several seconds. (A message similar to the one shown in the figure below now appears.) The adjustment value is automatically saved in the memory (A or B) which was set in step 1. A WB A OK \f.2K 8The message shown in the figure below appears when the color temperature of the subject falls below 2300 K or rises above 9900 K. The downward pointing arrow indicates that the color temperature is lower than the display temperature; conversely, an upward pointing arrow indicates that the it is higher than the display temperature. AWB A OK 2.\fK m 90% 50% 25% CC FILTER/ND FILTER controls WHITE BAL: A or B OUTPUT: CAM GAIN: Normally 0 dB Set to a more suitable gain level if it is too dark. AUTO W/B BAL switch: Use this to execute AWB. Chapter 4 Adjustments and settings for recording(continued) +)%9@1@& 7259 @& 1.
33 4 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. If the error message persists even after repeated attempts, the inside of the unit must be inspected. For details, contact your dealer. Messages relating to white balance adjustment Error message Meaning Recommended action Select a suitable filter. COLOR TEMP. HIGHColor temperature is too high. Select a suitable filter. COLOR TEMP. LOW Color temperature is too low. Increase the amount of light or increase the gain. LOW LIGHT There is not enough light. Reduce the amount of light or reduce the gain. LEVEL OVER There is too much light. Check the CC filter selector control. CHECK FILTER The setting position of the CC filter selector control is not correct. The shooting conditions may be unstable. If flicker occurs, engage the shutter and shoot again under stable conditions. TIME OVER AWB was not completed within the allotted time. White balance memories The values stored in the memories are retained even after the unit’s power has been turned off until the white balance is next adjusted. There are two sets of white balance memories, A and B. When ON has been selected (initial setting) as the setting for the FILTER INH item on the screen opened from the OPERATION page by performing menu operations, the number of memories is limited to one in A and one in B. In this case, the memory contents are not coupled with the CC filter. When FILTER INH is set to OFF, the adjustment values for each CC filter can be automatically saved in the memories corresponding to the WHITE BAL switch settings (A or B). This unit contains four filters so that a total of 8 (4 a2) adjustment values are saved. When the S. GAIN function operates, the AWB switch is not activated and is the PRST value of the WHITE BAL switch. Chapter 4 Adjustments and settings for recording(continued) +)%9@1@& 7259 @& 1.
34 ≥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, press the JOG dial button, and proceed with the black shading adjustment. If the ABB switch is held down for 8 or more seconds, the black shading can be automatically adjusted after the ABB operation. (See the SHD.ABB SW CTL item under “7-5-5 SW MODE.”) ≥ If the AUTO W/B BAL switch is pushed down to the ABB position again while the black balance is being automatically adjusted (ABB ACTIVE), the adjustment will be aborted. The adjusted value in this case is the value before automatic adjustment was performed. ≥ If a lens without a lens connector is used, execute the auto adjustment of the black balance while the lens aperture is securely closed. Black balance memory The values stored in the memory are retained even after the unit’s power has been turned off.4-2-2 Adjusting the black balance The black balance needs to be adjusted in the following cases: ≥ When the unit is used for the first time ≥ When the unit is used after it has not been used for a prolonged period of time ≥ When the unit is used in an ambient temperature which has fluctuated significantly ≥ When the value selected for the gain switch has been changed ≥ When the gamma ON/OFF setting has been changed 1Set the switches as shown in the figure. 2Set the AUTO W/B BAL switch to the ABB position, and then release it. The switch returns to the center, and the adjustment is performed. 3While the adjustment is in progress, the following message appears on the viewfinder screen. While the adjustment is in progress, the lens aperture is automatically set to CLOSE. AUTO W/B BAL switch: Use this to execute ABB. OUTPUT: CAM ABB ACTIV\b 4Adjustment is completed in several seconds. (A message similar to the one shown in the figure below now appears.) The adjustment value is automatically saved in the memory. ABB OK Chapter 4 Adjustments and settings for recording(continued) +)%9@1@& 7259 @& .
35 4 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 will become shallower as the shutter speed is increased. Chapter 4 Adjustments and settings for recording(continued) To use the fixed shutter speed OFor eliminating flicker due to lighting O For shooting fast moving subjects clearly To use the half shutter speed (HALF) O For shooting images when adding effects as if taken with film To use the shutter speed of SYNCRO SCAN O For shooting monitor screens in a way that minimizes the pattern of horizontal lines O For shooting images when adding effects to the subjects ’ movement Video system Variable range 1080-59.94i 1080-29.97P 1080-23.98P 1080-23.98PA 1080-50i 1080-25P 720-59.94P 720-29.97P 720-23.98P 720-50P 720-25P 1/60.3 to 1/249.8 1/30.2 to 1/249.8 1/24.1 to 1/249.8 1/24.1 to 1/249.8 1/60.3 to 1/249.8 1/30.2 to 1/249.8 1/24.1 to 1/249.8 1/50.2 to 1/209.5 1/25.2 to 1/209.5 1/50.2 to 1/209.5 1/25.2 to 1/209.5 CAMERA MODE 60i 30P 24P 24PA 60P 30P 24P 50i 25P 50P 25P Video system Shutter speed 1080-59.94i 1/100, 1/120, 1/250, 1/500, 1/1000, 1/2000, HALF 1080-29.97P 1080-23.98P 1080-23.98PA 1080-50i1/60, 1/120, 1/250, 1/500, 1/1000, 1/2000, HALF 1080-25P 720-59.94P 720-29.97P 720-23.98P 720-50P 720-25PCAMERA MODE 60i 30P 24P 24PA 60P 30P 24P 50i 25P 50P 25P Video system Shutter speed 1080-59.94i 1080-29.97P 1080-23.98P 1080-23.98PA 1080-50i 1080-25P 720-59.94P 720-29.97P 720-23.98P 720-50P 720-25P 1/120 1/60 1/48 1/48 1/120 1/60 1/48 1/100 1/50 1/100 1/50 CAMERA MODE 60i 30P 24P 24PA 60P 30P 24P 50i 25P 50P 25P +)%9@1@& 7259 @& 1.
36 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 beforehand. Once selected, the shutter speed is retained even after the unit ’s power has been turned off. #< SHUTTER SPEED > SYNCHRO SCAN :ON POSITION1 :ON POSITION2 :ON POSITION\f :ON POSITION4 :ON POSITION5 :ON POSITION6 :ON #< SHUTTER SELECT >POSITION1 SEL :1/60 POSITION2 SEL :1/12\.0 POSITION\f SEL :1/25\.0 POSITION4 SEL :1/500\. POSITION5 SEL :1/100\.0 POSITION6 SEL :1/200\.0 1Press the SHUTTER switch from ON to SEL. SHUTTER switch 2Press the SHUTTER switch to the SEL position again, and repeat this until the desired mode or speed is displayed. When all the modes and speeds are displayed, the display will change in the sequence shown below. Viewfinder screen displays relating to the shutter For details, refer to “4-7 Viewfinder screen status displays. ” POSITION1POSITION2POSITION3POSITION4POSITION5POSITION6 Standard mode SYNCHRO SCAN mode Chapter 4 Adjustments and settings for recording(continued) 1Press the SHUTTER switch from ON to SEL to establish the SYNCHRO SCAN mode. 2In the SYNCHRO SCAN mode, it is possible to change the shutter speed continuously by operating the SYNCHRO SCAN (+ and –) buttons. 4-3-3 Setting the synchro scan mode Proceed with operation by following the steps below. SYNCHRO SCAN (+ and –) buttons SHUTTER switch +)%9@1@& 7259 @& 1.
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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 display
window indicates CH1 and CH2, and check that 1 and 2
are actually indicated as the display in the display
window. Before proceeding any further, on the menu,
set whether to activate the F.AUDIO LEVEL controls
which are used for attenuation. (At the factory, the mode
in which these controls are inactive is established.)
2Set the AUDIO SELECT CH1 and CH2 buttons to MAN
(manual).
3While monitoring the audio level meter in the display
window or the audio level meter display inside the
viewfinder, adjust the AUDIO LEVEL CH1 and CH2
controls. If the uppermost bar (0 dB) is exceeded, the
“OVER” display lights up to indicate that the input
volume is too high. The level must be adjusted so that 0
dB will not be indicated even under maximum volume
conditions.
#< MIC/A\bDIO2 \f
FRONT MIC POWER \F:ON
REAR MIC POWER \F :ON
MONITOR SELECT \F :STEREO
FRONT MIC LEVEL \F :–40dB
REAR MIC CH1 LVL \F :–60dB
REAR MIC CH2 LVL \F :–60dB
REAR LINE IN LVL \F :0dB
A\bDIO O\bT LVL :\F0dB
HEADROOM \F:18dB
WIRELESS WARN \F :OFF
#< MIC/A\bDIO1 \fFRONT VR CH1 \F :OFF
FRONT VR CH2 \F :OFF
MIC LOWC\bT CH1 \F :OFF
MIC LOWC\bT CH2 \F :OFF
MIC LOWC\bT CH3 \F:OFF
MIC LOWC\bT CH4 \F :OFF
LIMITER CH1 \F :OFF
LIMITER CH2 \F :OFF
A\bTO LEVEL CH3 \F:ON
A\bTO LEVEL CH4 \F :ON
C\bE REC SELECT \F :CH1
TEST TONE \F :NORMAL
For the audio levels to be adjusted by one person only, it is
recommended that the F.AUDIO LEVEL controls be used.
Select in advance the audio channels whose levels are to be
adjusted, and while monitoring the level meter on the
viewfinder screen, adjust the F.AUDIO LEVEL controls in
such a way that the input will not be too high.
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Audio level meter in display window
Audio level meter display inside viewfinder
AUDIO LEVEL
CH1, CH2 controls
AUDIO SELECT
CH1, CH2 buttons
MONITOR SELECT
CH1/2
OCH3/4 switch
MONITOR
CH1/3 OST OCH2/4
selector switch Display window
4-4 Selecting the audio input signals
and adjusting their recording
levels
When the AUDIO SELECT CH1/CH2 switch is set to AUTO,
the recording levels on audio tracks CH1 and CH2 are
adjusted automatically. On the other hand, when it is set to
MAN, the levels can be adjusted manually. The recording
levels on audio tracks CH3 and CH4 can be selected using
the menu.
4-4-1 Selecting the audio input signals
Use the AUDIO IN switch to select the input signals to be
recorded on audio tracks CH1, CH2, CH3 and CH4.
For details, refer to “2-2 Audio function section.”
Chapter 4 Adjustments and settings for recording(continued)
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38 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) and the VIDEO AUX area (VITC). 1Set the DISPLAY switch to UB. 2Set the TCG switch to SET. 4Set the TCG switch to F-RUN or R-RUN. 3Set the user bits using the SHIFT button, UP (+) button and DOWN (–) button. SHIFT button: This is used to cause the digit that is to be set to flash. Each time it is pressed, the flashing digit moves to the right. UP (+) button: This increments the numerical value of the flashing digit by 1. DOWN ( –) button: This decrements the numerical value of the flashing digit by 1. 4-4-3 CH3 and CH4 recording levels Audio signals can be recorded separately for four audio channels. Perform menu operations to open the screen from the VTR MENU page to change the settings for the AUTO LEVEL CH3 and AUTO LEVEL CH4. Depending on the setting conditions and input level for these items, recording levels for audio tracks CH3 and CH4 change as shown in the table below. Note that adjustments cannot be performed manually. AUTO LEVEL CH3/CH4* ON AGC ON AGC ON Input level LINE MIC OFF AGC/LIMITER OFF LIMITER ON The DVCPRO HD EX format allows signals for 8 audio channels to be recorded, but the same signals as CH1, CH2, CH3 and CH4 will be recorded for CH5, CH6, CH7 and CH8, respectively. Chapter 4 Adjustments and settings for recording(continued) DISPLAY switch Display window TCG switch DOWN ( –) button UP (+) button SHIFT button OUTPUT/AUTO KNEE switch +)%9@1@& 7259 @& 1.
39 4 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 recording from that value. However, it is not possible to record the contents that were set. Camera shooting information In the unit, the frame rate information (camera shooting mode) indicating the shooting rate and the active frame information (update frame information) indicating the first frame of which frame images are switched are automatically stored as the camera ’s shooting information into the user bits of LTC (when the recording format is 720-50P or 720- 59.94P) or the user bits of VITC (when the recording format is 1080-59.94i and the video method is 24P or 24PA). These kinds of information will be output from the TC OUT connector rather than recorded on tape. It will also be overlaid with the HD SDI signals output from the MON OUT connector and VIDEO OUT connector. The active frame information (update frame information) is stored in the lowest digit of the user bits, while the frame rate information (camera shooting mode) is stored in the lower 3rd and 4th digits. To store the camera shooting information into the user bits of LTC and the user bits of VITC in other shooting modes, open the screen from the VTR MENU page by performing menu operations and select “ FRM RATE ” in the UB MODE item and the VITC UB MODE item. 5O To record the user bits of LTC, open the screen from the VTR MENU page by performing menu operations and select “USER ” in the UB MODE item. (When the recording format is 720-50P or 720- 59.94P, set the OUTPUT/AUTO KNEE switch to the “ BARS ” position in order to record the user bits of LTC in a mode for recording built-in color bar signals.) O To record the user bits of VITC, select “USER/EXT ” in the VITC UB MODE item. O The time code/user bits are also recorded in the VIDEO AUX area of the unit ’s memory. The time code (VITC) is the same value as the sub code area ’s time code (LTC). The user bits (VITC user bits) can be selected by menu operations using the VITC UB MODE item on the screen which is accessed from the VTR MENU page, and it can be used for different applications from the LTC. O The number of digits that can record user bits may vary with the recording format. O When the recording format is 720-50P or 720-59.94P, operations where FRM RATE or REGEN is selected in the UB MODE item will be the same when USER is selected. Furthermore, operations where TIME is selected in the VITC UB MODE item will be the same when FRM RATE or REGEN is selected. O When only the upper 6 digits of the user bits can be recorded, the remaining lower 2 digits are not recorded. In this case, the user setting value and the lower 2 digits of the time code generator that are selected in the UB MODE item and VITC UB MODE item cannot be recorded. 24P 24PA LTC UB All 8 digits can be recorded (In accordance with the settings in the UB MODE item) VITC UB Camera shooting information is recorded automatically. 60i 50i 30P 25P LTC UB All 8 digits can be recorded (In accordance with the settings in the UB MODE item) VITC UB All 8 digits can be recorded (In accordance with the settings in the VITC UB MODE item) When the recording format is 1080-50i or 1080-59.94i OUTPUT/AUTO KNEE switchCAMERA MODE: 60P/50P/30P/25P/24P BARS (Built-in color bar signals) LTC UB Upper 6 digits can be recorded. (In accordance with the settings in the UB MODE item) VITC UB Upper 6 digits can be recorded. (In accordance with the settings in the VITC UB MODE item) CAM (Camera video image signals) LTC UB User bits information is recorded automatically. VITC UB Upper 6 digits can be recorded. (In accordance with the settings in the VITC UB MODE item) When the recording format is 720-50P or 720-59.94P +)%9@1@& 7259 @& 1.
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 ¢¢:04:24:8¢ 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: 502 25P: 25A Fixed value Sequence No.24P, 24PA: 0 to 4 In all other modes: Fixed at F 00010203040506• • •23242526272829 CoCeDo DeAo AeBo BeBoCe CoCeDo DeAo AeBo BeBoCe CoCeDo DeAo AeBo Be• • • 0123401• • •3401234 10100100101010• • •00101010010010 Frame rate: 24PA Over 60i (2:3:3:2) Time code frame digit Image Sequence No. Updated frame information 000102• • • Ao AeBo BeCoCe• • • 1010 10• • • Frame rate: 30P Over 60i (2:2) 25P Over 50i (2:2) Time code frame digit Image Updated frame information 40 Chapter 4 Adjustments and settings for recording(continued) SYSTEM MODE/ CAMERA MODEUser bits 1080-59.94i 24P 24PA LTC UB Select “FRM RATE ” in the UB MODE item. VITC UB Auto 1080-50i 1080-59.94i 60i 50i 30P 25P LTC UB Select “FRM RATE ” in the UB MODE item. VITC UB Select “FRM RATE ” in the VITC UB MODE item. 720-50P 720-59.94P 60P 50P 30P 25P 24PLTC UB Auto VITC UB The VITC user bits information is recorded automatically. How to store the camera shooting information into user bits User bits of VITC (or LTC) When the recording format is 1080-50i or 1080-59.94i +)%9@1@& 7259 @& 1.