Panasonic AJ-D410A User Manual

AJ- PDigital Video Camera RecorderOperation Instructions

103Connect the plug of the battery pack to theconnector inside the battery case, andinsert the battery pack into the case.<Note>Ensure that the

11PreparationUsing a battery pack made byAnton Bauer1Attach the battery pack made by AntonBauer.2Insert the battery pack and slide it in thedirection

12Attaching the lens1Raise the lens lever, and remove themount cap.4Push the cable into the cable clamp, andconnect it to the LENS jack.Mark3Pull down

13PreparationTripod attachmentMounting the unit on a tripod1Mount the tripod attachment on the tripod.Use the tripod attachment to mount the unit on a

14PreparationSetting the camera IDThe camera ID is set on the <CAMERA ID> screen. Up to 12alphanumerics, symbols and spaces can be used.<Not

15Lens adjustments and checksThe flange back (distance from the lens mounting surface to theimage formation surface) is adjusted when a subject cannot

16Viewfinder displaysRECBATTVTRSAVE1234In addition to the images, messages indicating the unit’s settingsand the operation mode appear on the viewfind

17Displayed when the AWB has been attained for channel A.Displayed when the AWB has been attained for channel A, and the colortemperature is lower tha

18D Calendar/clockdisplaySep-01-01 00:00:00 Month-day-year and hours-minutes-seconds displayed.(The 24-hour system is used for the clock display)E Rem

19Viewfinder displaysDisplay item What is displayed Status causing the display to appearI Cause of !LEDlighting display(this item appearsonly during a

2≥ Use a rain cover when the unit is to be used outdoors in rainy weather.≥ Only L-size DVCPRO cassette tapes can be used with this camera recorder.Do

20White balance and black balance adjustmentBetter pictures will be produced by performing the white balanceand black balance adjustments in the seque

21Electronic shutter settings1Push the SHUTTER switch from ON toSEL.2Press the SHUTTER switch to SEL again,and repeat until the desired mode orspeed i

22Time data settingsSetting the user’s bit Setting the time code1Set the COUNTER/TC/UB switch to TC.When both the user’s bit and time code are to be u

23Time data settingsExample of connectionsThe time code generator of the VTR unit can be locked to anexternal generator.When locking the unit’s time c

24Extension control unit (AJ-EC3P)The extension control unit (AJ-EC3P), available as an optionalaccessory, can be connected to this unit.Concerning th

253< SCENE FILE >;#NAME EDIT USER:FACTORY--------FILE NAME USER:FACTORYF1:FLUO.F2:SPARKLNGF3:COOLF4:RETROSTD:FACTORYWRITE(USER) :READYINIT (US

263< SCENE FILE >NAME EDIT USER:TARO--------FILE NAME USER:FACTORYF1:FLUO.F2:SPARKLNGF3:COOLF4:RETROSTD:FACTORY#WRITE(USER) :NOINIT (USER) :RE

27Scene filesList of scene file settingsThe scene file factory settings are listed in the tables below.Use them as a reference when making changes to

28≥For details on the above switches, refer to “Parts and theirfunctions” (pages 6 to 8).3Set the camera unit’s switches as follows.Set the GAIN selec

29Audio recording1Select the desired input signals using theAUDIO IN switch.To use the front microphoneiSelect FRONT (MIC).To use the rear microphonei

3ContentsIntroduction...4Features...4Fea

30Playback (checking what has been recorded)When the PLAY/PAUSE button is pressed, the playback images can be viewed in black and white on the viewfin

31Menu operationsThe MENU button and JOG dial button are used for the settingmenu operations. The menus consist of main menus and sub-menus. The dat

32Setting menu configurationSCENESCENE FILEIRIS/GAMMACOLOR/SKIN TONEPROCESS NAME EDIT A. IRIS LEVEL A. IRIS PEAK/AVE A. IRIS SPEED BLACK STR/PRESS MAS

33Menu contentsSCENE menu (main menu)SCENE FILE“” indicates the factory setting.#NEXT¢¢¢¢ SCENE ¢¢¢¢F1:FLUO.SCENE FILE..IRIS GAMMA..COLOR/SKIN TONE..P

34MAIN menu 1 of 2 (main menu)#NEXT¢¢¢¢ MAIN 1/2 ¢¢¢¢DATA READ/WRITE..SW MODE..VIDEO IN/OUT..VTR FUNCTION..VTR OPTION..BATTERY..MIC/AUDIO..LENS SHADIN

35Menu contentsMAIN menu 1 of 2 (main menu)VIDEO IN/OUTItemSettingoptionsRemarksVIDEO OUT MENU ONOFFFor selecting whether to output the menuscreens to

MIC/AUDIOItemSettingoptionsRemarksFRONT MICPOWERONOFFON: Phantom power is supplied to thefront microphone.OFF:Phantom power is not supplied to thefron

37MAIN menu 2 of 2 (main menu)#NEXT¢¢¢¢ MAIN 2/2 ¢¢¢¢MARKER/ZEBRA..VF DISPLAY 1/2..VF DISPLAY 2/2..! LED..GENLOCK..CAMERA ID..TIME/DATE..DIAGNOSTIC..M

38Menu contentsMAIN menu 2 of 2 (main menu)VF DISPLAY 1/2ItemSettingoptionsRemarksFILTER ONOFFFor setting the filter position display ON orOFF.ON: Dis

39TIME/DATEItemSettingoptionsRemarksYEAR 00:01:99For setting the year.MINUTE 00:59For setting the minutes.MONTH Jan:Sep:DecFor setting the month.HOUR

Features4IntroductionIncorporating the latest in the digital technology fostered by years ofmanufacturing broadcast equipment and materials, this unit

402.BATTERY ENDWARNING lamp Lights.Tally lamp Flashes once per second.Viewfinder The BATT END display flashes.Description of warning The battery is fl

419.BATTERY NEAR ENDWARNING lamp Flashes once per second.Tally lamp Flashes once per second.Viewfinder The BATT NEAR END display flashes.Description o

42MaintenanceWhen the unit is taken from cold to warm surroundings orused in a very humid place, the water vapor contained in theair may turn into dro

43Specifications[GENERAL]Power requirements: DC 12V (11.0 V to 17.0 V)Power consumption: 20 WOperating temperature: 32 °F to 104 °F (0°C to +40°C)Stor

44Video system[VTR UNIT]Recording format: DVCPRO formatSampling frequency Y: 13.5 MHzPB/PR: 3.375 MHzQuantizing: 8 bitsAudio systemTape transport syst

45Specifications[VIEWFINDER](Optional accessory AJ-VF15)CRT: 1.5-inch high-resolution monochrome CRTVideo system: 525 lines, 60 fieldsExternal control

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5System configurationMic kit: AJ-MC700Mic holder:AJ-MH700Lens (bayonet type):FUJINON/CANONRain cover:SHAN-RC700Soft carrying case:AJ-SC900Battery case

Parts and their functions1POWER switchThis switch turns the power ON and OFF.4OUTPUT/AUTO KNEE selector switchThis switch selects the video signals wh

7Parts and their functionsBMENU buttonThis is used to switch the menu ON and OFF.AJOG dial buttonThis is used to select the menu items and perform set

8Parts and their functions5AUTO W/B (white/black) BAL switchAWB:The white balance is automatically adjusted. When theAWB memory selector switch on th

9Parts and their functions3External DC input socketThis is the input socket of the external power supply (DC powersupply). When an AC adapter is conn