Panasonic Camera Recorder Ajhdx900 Operating Instructions
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61 4 4-9-2 Selecting the F.AUDIO LEVEL controlfunction This function enables the recording level to be adjusted using the F.AUDIO LEVEL control. To select this function, perform menu operations to open the screen from the VTR MENU page, and set whether to enable or disable the F.AUDIO LEVEL controls for the system selected as the input signals using the FRONT VR CH1 and FRONT VR CH2 items. Setting items and what is set FRONT VR CH2 FRONT W.L. REAR ALL OFFFor selecting whether or not to enable the F.AUDIO LEVEL control for the input signals which have been selected for audio CH2 FRONT:The control works only when FRONT has been selected. W.L.: The control works only when WIRELESS has been selected. REAR: The control works only when REAR has been selected. ALL: The control works regardless of which input has been selected. OFF: The control does not work regardless of which input has been selected. Even if it is rotated, the recording level will not change. Item Variable range Remarks FRONT VR CH1 FRONT W.L. REAR ALL OFFFor selecting whether or not to enable the F.AUDIO LEVEL control for the input signals which have been selected for audio CH1. FRONT:The control works only when FRONT has been selected. W.L.: The control works only when WIRELESS has been selected. REAR: The control works only when REAR has been selected. ALL: The control works regardless of which input has been selected. OFF: The control does not work regardless of which input has been selected. Even if it is rotated, the recording level will not change. #< MIC/AUDIO1 > FRONT \bR CH1 \.:OFF FRONT \bR CH2 \.:OFF MIC LOWCUT CH1 \.:OFF MIC LOWCUT CH2 \.:OFF MIC LOWCUT CH\f \.:OFF MIC LOWCUT CH4 \.:OFF LIMITER CH1 \.:OFF LIMITER CH2 \.:OFF AUTO LE\bEL CH\f :\.ON AUTO LE\bEL CH4 \.:ON REC CH\f/CH4 \. :SW CUE REC SELECT \.:CH1 TEST TONE \.:NORMAL 4-9 Menu-driven function setup The functions can be set up using the unit ’s menus. 4-9-1 Setting the USER SW GAIN switching This unit allows three other modes to be used in addition to the L/M/H standard gain settings: the analog gain-up S.GAIN (super gain) mode to achieve a gain of 30 dB or more, the cumulative gain-up DS.GAIN (digital super gain) mode which uses progressive drive, and the LINE MIX GAIN mode where the gain of two lines is mixed. To select these functions, perform menu operations to open the screen from the OPERATION page, select the S.GAIN item and DS.GAIN item, and preset the gain to be used for each item. Furthermore, select the LINE MIX function on the screen. For instance, if the S.GAIN, DS.GAIN and LINE MIX GAIN functions have been allocated to the USER MAIN button, USER1 button or USER2 button, the gain can be increased by using these buttons in combination with the USER buttons. 1) To increase the gain without increasing the perceptible noise The DS.GAIN function and the LINE MIX GAIN function are used. 2) To increase the normal analog gain (in which case, the amount of noise will increase)Use only the S.GAIN function. Note that the accuracy of AUTO IRIS, White Balance, and Black Balance may be influenced by an increase in noise. 3) To use the unit in the ultra-high-sensitivity mode Use the S.GAIN function and DS.GAIN or LINE MIX GAIN function in combination. However, exercise care during operation since image lag will become more conspicuous with moving subjects the more the gain is increased by using the DS.GAIN function. When shooting moving subjects, keep the gain increase with the LINE MIX GAIN function or DS.GAIN function to under +12 dB. Setting items and details S.GAIN: An analog gain increase with an asterisk is one that is valid. One without an asterisk is invalid. DS.GAIN: A cumulative gain increase with an asterisk is one that is valid. One without an asterisk is invalid. Chapter 4 Adjustments and settings for recording(continued) #< USER SW GAIN > S.GAIN¢ \f0dB ¢ \f6dB DS.GAIN ¢ 6dB ¢ 10dB ¢ 12dB ¢ 15dB ¢ 20dB ff f ff +)%9@1@& 7259 @& 1.
62 Functions which can be selected INH:No functions are allocated. S.GAIN: The S.GAIN function is allocated. DS.GAIN: The DS.GAIN function is allocated. LINE MIX: The LINE MIX GAIN (+6 dB) function is allocated. S.IRIS: The SUPER IRIS function is allocated. This is useful when providing backlight compensation. I.OVR: The IRIS override function is allocated. This changes the target (reference) value in the auto iris mode. To change the target value, first establish this mode, and then press the JOG dial button to enable the target value to be changed. The target value is changed by turning the JOG dial button clockwise or counterclockwise. “+,” “+ +,” “–” or “– –” is displayed on the left \ of the iris display area on the viewfinder screen. Stop turning the JOG dial button at the position to be changed, and press the JOG dial button to enter the change in the target value. To release this mode, press the USER button again. Once the power is turned off, the value returns to the default value. +: The aperture is opened by a half stop. + +: The aperture is opened by a full stop. –: The aperture is stopped down by a half stop. – –: The aperture is stopped down by a full stop. No display: The reference value remains unchanged. S.BLK: The SUPER BLACK function is allocated. This function reduces the black level to below the pedestal level. 4-9-3 Allocating functions to the USER MAIN, USER1 and USER2 buttons The desired functions can be allocated to the USER MAIN, USER1 and USER2 buttons. To select this function, perform menu operations to open the screen from the OPERATION page, and set the desired function each with the USER MAIN SW item, USER1 SW item and USER2 SW item. Once the power of the unit is turned OFF, functions assigned to the USER button are disabled. When the power is turned ON again, press the USER button to enable the assigned functions. < USER SW \b #USER MAI\f SW :S.G\:AI\f USER1 SW :PR\:E REC USER2 SW :DS\:.GAI\f Chapter 4 Adjustments and settings for recording(continued) B.GAMMA: The BLACK gamma function is allocated. This function highlights the black gradations. Regardless of the value set in the BLACK GAMMA item on the menu ( screen, screen and screen on the PAINT page), the BLACK GAMMA is set to “+2”. AUDIO CH1: The function for switching the channel 1 input signal is allocated. Each press advances the setting through the sequence FRONT >W.L. >REAR. Note that it is also possible to change the setting by operating the AUDIO IN switch. Whichever control is operated last takes precedence. AUDIO CH2: The function for switching the channel 2 input signal is allocated. Each press advances the setting through the sequence FRONT >W.L. >REAR. Note that it is also possible to change the setting by operating the AUDIO IN switch. Whichever control is operated last takes precedence. REC SW: The function of the VTR’s START button is allocated. Y GET: The function for displaying the brightness level of the center marker area is allocated. RET SW: The function of the RET button on the lens is allocated. PRE REC: The function to turn ON/OFF the PRE RECORDING is allocated. Time for executing the PRE RECORDING is set by using the PRE REC TIME item after performing menu operations to open the screen from the SYSTEM SETTING page. DRS: The function of the dynamic range stretcher is allocated. The function is allocated to compress the video level with high brightness and stretched the dynamic range. O Since the DRS function compresses the video levels of sections with high brightness, there are slight differences in color development when the DRS function is turned on/off. O When the DRS function is turned on, the Knee function and the BLACK GAMMA function are not available. O To operate the DRS function, turn the LINE MIX GAIN function OFF. +)%9@1@& 7259 @& 1.
63 4 4-9-4 Setting the color temperaturemanually The white balance can be adjusted manually using the color temperature settings. The manual color temperature settings can be set independently for PRST, A, and B with the WHITE BAL switch. The manual color temperatures can be set in the respective positions of the WHITE BAL switch when color temperatures are set in the COLOR TEMP PRE item, the AWB A TEMP item, and the AWB B TEMP item. Using the menu operation, open the screen from the OPERATION page. Even if the color temperatures are set manually, when auto adjustment of the white balance is executed in the A or B position of the WHITE BAL switch, the color temperatures at that time are memorized for the A or B position of the WHITE BAL switch. #< WHITE \bALAN\fE MODE \M> FILTER INH :ON\M SHO\fKLESS AW\b :NOR\MMAL AW\b AREA :25%\M \fOLOR TEMP PRE :320\M0K AW\b A TEMP :430\M0K AW\b \b TEMP :560\M0K Chapter 4 Adjustments and settings for recording(continued) +)%9@1@& 7259 @& .
64 Chapter 4 Adjustments and settings for recording(continued) LENS FILE READ LENS FILE WRITE WRITE USER D ATAREAD USER D ATA LENS FILE CARD R/W WRITELENS FILE CARD R/W READ READ FACTORY D ATA CARD READ/WRITE WRITECARD READ/WRITE READ SCENE WRITE SCENE READ 4-10 Set data handling Set data file configuration The unit employs 5 sets for the file data area. FACTORY data:The area for storing factory settings Data cannot be revised with menu operations. USER data: The area for storing the data set by menu operations The FACTORY data is stored as the factory setting. CURRENT data: The area for storing the operating status of the unit The set value in this area is revised by menu operations. SCENE file: Four sets of scene files are provided. LENS file: Eight sets of lens files are provided. For menu items that can be read from or stored in the respective areas, refer to “Chapter 7 Menu description table. ” It is possible to write eight setup files on the SD memory card. Menu operations To revise the set value : Menu operations : Files built in the unit CURRENT data (Operating status of the unit) No. of files: 1 USER data No. of files: 1 FACTORY data (Revision disable) No. of files: 1 SCENE file No. of files: 4 LENS file No. of files: 8 SD memory card SET UP data No. of files: 8 SD memory cardLens file No. of files: 8 k8 It is possible to write eight titles for eight lens files on the SD memory card. +)%9@1@& 7259 @& 1.
65 4 4-10-2 Setup card operations To format the setup card, save the setting data on the card or read the saved data from the card, first perform a menu operation to open the screen from the FILE page. Formatting the setup card #< CARD READ\bWRITE \fR.SELECT :1\.READ W.SELECT :1\. WRITE CARD CONFIG TITLE READ TITLE: 1: ******** 5: **\.****** 2: ******** 6: **\.****** 3: ******** 7: **\.****** 4: ******** 8: **\.****** CONFIG? YES #NO CONFIG OK 1Perform the menu operations, and display the “CARD READ/WRITE” screen. 2Turn the JOG dial button to move the arrow (cursor) to the CARD CONFIG item. 4To proceed with the formatting of the setup card, turn the JOG dial button to move the arrow (cursor) to YES, and press the JOG dial button. When the formatting of the card is completed, the following message appears. 3When the JOG dial button is pressed, the following message appears on the screen. Chapter 4 Adjustments and settings for recording(continued) 4-10-1 Handling the setup card An SD memory card (optional accessory) can be used as a setup card that stores up to eight files of settings menu specifications. The setup card can be inserted or removed before or after the power is switched on. O The unit supports SD memory cards from 8 MB to 2 GB. O The SD memory card must be formatted using the unit. Inserting the setup card Open the switch cover, position the SD memory card with its cutout facing up, insert it into the setup card insertion slot, and close the switch cover. Before inserting the setup card, check that it is pointed in the correct direction. If the card meets with resistance and if it is difficult to insert, it may mean that it is the wrong way round or upside down. Do not force the card into the slot but check its direction again and insert it properly. Removing the setup card Open the switch cover, check that the BUSY lamp is not lighted, and push the setup card further into the unit. This causes the card to partially pop out from the insertion slot. Take hold of the card, remove it, and close the switch cover. Bear in mind the following points when using and saving the setup cards. ≥Avoid high temperatures and high humidity levels. ≥ Keep the cards away from water. ≥ Avoid exposing the cards to electrical charges. +)%9@1@& 7259 @& 1.
66 5Press the MENU button to exit the menu operations. The setting menu is cleared, and the displays showing the unit’s current statuses appear at the top and bottom of the viewfinder screen. Data titles cannot be recognized when the setup card was inserted while the CARD READ/WRITE screen was open. Move the arrow (cursor) to the TITLE READ item, and press the JOG dial button. The data title is recognized, and the title is displayed. If one of the following messages appears when the JOG dial button is pressed, the card will not be formatted Error message Remedial action CONFIG NG NO CARD (setup card has not been inserted)Insert the card. CONFIG NG ERROR (the card cannot be formatted)The card may be defective. Replace it. Saving the data settings on the card 1Perform the menu operations, and display the “CARD READ/WRITE ” screen. 2Turn the JOG dial button to move the arrow (cursor) to the W.SELECT item and press the JOG dial button. 3Turn the JOG dial button to select a number from 1 to 8, and press the JOG dial button. Selecting the file No. < CARD READ/WRITE >\. R.SELECT :1READ #W.SELECT :1WRITE CARD CONFIG TITLE READ TITLE: 1: ******** 5: ******** 2: ******** 6: ******** \f: ******** 7: ******** 4: ******** 8: ******** CONFIG NG WRITE PROTECT Remove the card to cancel write protect. Chapter 4 Adjustments and settings for recording(continued) 4Turn the JOG dial button to move the arrow (cursor) to the “TITLE : ” item. 5When the JOG dial button is pressed, the arrow (cursor) moves to the title input area, and the input mode is established. 7Press the JOG dial button to enter the character. 8Turn the JOG dial button to move the arrow (cursor) to the next position (right), and repeat steps 6and 7to set the characters (maximum of 8). Giving a title to the selected file 6Press the JOG dial button again and turn it until the character to be set is displayed. When the button is turned, the character displayed is switched in the following sequence: Space: \f 7 letters: A —Z 7 numbers: 0 —9 7 symbols: ’, >, \. R.SELECT :1READ W.SELECT :1 WRITE CARD CONFIG TITLE READ #TITLE: 1: ******** 5: ******** 2: ******** 6: ******** \f: ******** 7: ******** 4: ******** 8: ******** < CARD READ/WRITE >\. R.SELECT :1READ W.SELECT :1 WRITE CARD CONFIG TITLE READ TITLE: 1: ******** 5: ******** 2: ******** 6: ******** \f: ******** 7: ******** 4: ******** 8: ******** ; +)%9@1@& 7259 @& 1.
67 4 Loading the data saved on the card 1Perform the menu operations, and display the “CARD READ/WRITE ” screen. If the data is given a title when it is saved, the title will also be displayed. 3Turn the JOG dial button to select any number from 1 to 8, and press the JOG dial button. 2Turn the JOG dial button to move the arrow (cursor) to the R.SELECT item and press the JOG dial button. Selecting the file No. 13Turn the JOG dial button to move the arrow (cursor) to YES, and press the JOG dial button. When the data saving is completed, the following message appears. 14Press the MENU button to exit the menu operations. The setting menu is cleared, and the displays showing the unit ’s current statuses appear at the top and bottom of the viewfinder screen. < CARD READ/WRITE >\. #R.SELECT 1 READ W.SELECT 1 WRITE CARD CONFIG TITLE READ TITLE: 1: ******** 5: ******** 2: ******** 6: ******** \f: ******** 7: ******** 4: ******** 8: ******** WRITE OK 10When the JOG dial button is pressed, the arrow (cursor) returns to the TITLE: item. 11Turn the JOG dial button to move the arrow (cursor) to the WRITE item. 12When the JOG dial button is pressed, the following message appears. 9When the title has been input, turn the JOG dial button to move the arrow (cursor) to the “:” position. Saving the data settings to the selected file < CARD READ/WRITE >\. R.SELECT 1READ W.SELECT 1 WRITE CARD CONFIG TITLE READ TITLE: 1: ******** 5: ******** 2: ******** 6: ******** \f: ******** 7: ******** 4: ******** 8: ******** ; WRITE? YES #NO TITLE: If one of the following messages appears when the JOG dial button is pressed, the data cannot be saved. Error message Remedial action WRITE NG NO CARD (setup card has not been inserted)Insert the card. WRITE NG FORMAT ERROR (formatting error)The card was formatted by a device other than the unit. Replace the card. WRITE NG ERROR (the data cannot be saved)The card may be defective. Replace it. WRITE NG WRITE PROTECTRemove the card to cancel write protect. Chapter 4 Adjustments and settings for recording(continued) +)%9@1@& 7259 @& 1.
68 READ?YES #NO 4Turn the JOG dial button to move the arrow (cursor) to the READ item. Loading the data of the selected file < CARD READ/WRITE >\. R.SELECT :1 #READ W.SELECT :1 WRITE CARD CONFIG TITLE READ TITLE: 1: ******** 5: ******** 2: ******** 6: ******** \f: ******** 7: ******** 4: ******** 8: ******** 5When the JOG dial button is pressed, the following message appears. 6Turn the JOG dial button to move the arrow (cursor) to YES, and press the JOG dial button. When the data loading is completed, the following message appears. READ OK Chapter 4 Adjustments and settings for recording(continued) 7Press the MENU button to exit the menu operations. The setting menu is cleared, and the displays showing the unit ’s current statuses appear at the top and bottom of the viewfinder screen. If one of the following messages appears when the JOG dial button is pressed, the data cannot be loaded. Error message Remedial action READ NG NO CARD (setup card has not been inserted)Insert the card. READ NG FORMAT ERROR (formatting error)The card was formatted by a device other than the unit. Replace the card. READ NG NO FILE (file not found)Save the file data. READ NG ERROR (the data cannot be loaded)Data saved by devices other than unit cannot be loaded. +)%9@1@& 7259 @& 1.
69 4 3When the JOG dial button is pressed, the following message appears. 4Turn the JOG dial button to move the arrow (cursor) to YES, and press the JOG dial button. The data written in the user data area of the unit’s internal memory is now read, and the setting is completed. 5Press the MENU button to exit the menu operations. READ? YES #NO 4-10-3 How to use the user data The setting data can be written in the user data area of the unit ’s internal memory and data written in the memory can be read from this area. Use of this data speeds up the process of reproducing suitable setup statuses. < INITIALIZE > READ FACTORY DATA #WRITE USER DATA Writing the setting data in the user area 1Perform a menu operation to open the screen. 2Turn the JOG dial button to move the arrow (cursor) to the WRITE USER DATA item. Loading the user data 3When the JOG dial button is pressed, the following message appears. 4Turn the JOG dial button to move the arrow (cursor) to YES, and press the JOG dial button. The setting data is now written in the user data area of the unit ’s internal memory. 5Press the MENU button to exit the menu operations. WRITE? YES #NO 1Perform a menu operation to open the screen. 2Turn the JOG dial button to move the arrow (cursor) to the READ USER DATA item. Chapter 4 Adjustments and settings for recording(continued) < SCENE > #READ USER DATA SCENE SEL :1\.READ WRITE RESET TITLE1 : ******** TITLE2 : ******** TITLE\f : ******** TITLE4 : ******** +)%9@1@& 7259 @& 1.
70 6When the JOG dial button is pressed, the following message appears. WRITE?YES #NO 7Turn the JOG dial button to move the arrow (cursor) to YES, and press the JOG dial button. The setting data is now stored in the scene file area of the unit ’s internal memory. 8Press the MENU button to exit the menu operations. 4Press the JOG dial button to enter the scene file. 5Turn the JOG dial button to move the arrow (cursor) to the WRITE item. < SCENE > READ USER DATA SCENE SEL ;1READ #WRITE RESET TITLE1 : ******** TITLE2 : ******** TITLE\f : ******** TITLE4 : ******** 4-10-4 How to use the scene file data The setting data can be written in the scene file area of the unit ’s internal memory and the data written can be read from this area. Up to four scene files can be registered. By using this data, the appropriate setup statuses can be established speedily. At the factory, the unit ’s default statuses were set in TITLE1-4. Writing the setting data used for the scene files < SCENE > READ USER DATA #SCENE SEL :1\.READ WRITE RESET TITLE1 : ******** TITLE2 : ******** TITLE\f : ******** TITLE4 : ******** 1Perform a menu operation to open the screen. 2Turn the JOG dial button to move the arrow (cursor) to the SCENE SEL item. 3When the JOG dial button is pressed, the scene file number starts flashing. Turn the JOG dial button to select the scene file in which data is to be saved. Chapter 4 Adjustments and settings for recording(continued) +)%9@1@& 7259 @& 1.