01.AJ-HDX400E(VQT0P57)E 05.1.20 15:50 ページ1 Operating Instructions Camera/VTR Model No. AJ- E Before operating this product, please read the instructions carefully and save this manual for future use.
01.AJ-HDX400E(VQT0P57)E 05.1.20 15:50 ページ2 CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD AND ANNOYING INTERFERENCE, USE THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES ONLY. To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove the covers. No user serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel. WARNING: CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, REFER MOUNTING OF OPTIONAL INTERFACE BOARDS TO AUTHORIZED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
01.AJ-HDX400E(VQT0P57)E 05.1.20 15:50 ページ3 Attention/Attentie OBatteries are used for the main power source and memory back-up in the product. At the end of their useful life, you should not throw them away. Instead, hand them in as small chemical waste. OVoor de primaire voeding en het reservegeheugen van het apparaat wordt gebruikgemaakt van een batterij. Wanneer de batterij is uitgeput, mag u deze niet gewoon weggooien, maar dient u deze als klein chemisch afval weg te doen.
01.AJ-HDX400E(VQT0P57)E 05.1.20 15:50 ページ4 Contents Chapter 1 1-1 1-2 1-3 Features of the camera unit ...................... 6 Features of the VTR unit ........................... 7 System configuration ................................ 8 Chapter 2 2-1 2-2 2-3 2-4 2-5 2-6 2-7 2-8 Selecting the record signals ........................ 31 Selecting the audio input signals and adjusting their recording levels .............. 31 4-4-1 4-4-2 4-4-3 4 Shutter modes ............................................
01.AJ-HDX400E(VQT0P57)E 05.1.20 15:50 ページ5 Contents 5-3 Audio input signal preparations ............. 65 5-3-1 5-3-2 5-3-3 5-4 5-5 5-6 5-7 5-8 5-9 Mounting the unit on a tripod ................. 66 Attaching the shoulder belt .................... 67 Adjusting the position of the shoulder pad .................................. 67 Attaching the rain cover .......................... 67 Connecting the extension control unit (AJ-EC3E) .................................................
01.AJ-HDX400E(VQT0P57)E 05.1.20 15:50 ページ6 Chapter 1 General The AJ-HDX400E is a video camera recorder that integrates a 3-CCD camera unit featuring a 2/3-inch on-chip lens that supports progressive drive with a VTR unit that in turn supports the DVCPRO HD EX format. One special feature of the camera unit is its ability to consistently express images with a high quality and high sensitivity since it employs progressive drive. The unit is both compact and lightweight, and it has a minimal power consumption.
01.AJ-HDX400E(VQT0P57)E 05.1.20 15:50 ページ7 Chapter 1 General 1-2 Features of the VTR unit ≥DVCPRO HD EX format system supported The VTR unit employs the DVCPRO HD EX recording format that supports the 1080i/25PsF,50i HD system. Using the latest compression technology, it achieves two times the economy of conventional DVCPRO HD format.
01.AJ-HDX400E(VQT0P57)E 05.1.20 15:50 ページ8 Chapter 1 General 1-3 System configuration Microphone kit: AJ-MC900G UniSlot wireless microphone receiver: Sennheiser EK3041 Extension control unit: AJ-EC3E Viewfinders: AJ-HVF20B (Mic holder provided) Battery PRO14, TRIM14, HYTRON50/100/120, DIONIC90/160 Microphone holder: AJ-MH800G Lens (Bayonet type): Fujinon, Canon GPS unit: AJ-GPS900G Video camera-recorder: AJ-HDX400 Soft carrying case: AJ-SC900 (not available in some area.
01.AJ-HDX400E(VQT0P57)E 05.1.20 15:50 ページ9 Chapter 2 Parts and their functions 2-1 Power supply and accessory mounting section 5 7 6 2 6 2 9 8 : 1 4 3 > 1 POWER switch This switch turns the power ON and OFF. 2 Battery mount This is for attaching the Anton Bauer battery pack. 3 DC IN (external power input) socket (XLR, 4-pin) When operating this unit using an AC power source, this socket is connected to the model AJ-B75 AC adapter (optional accessory).
01.AJ-HDX400E(VQT0P57)E 05.1.20 15:50 ページ10 Chapter 2 Parts and their functions 2-2 Audio function section (input system) =< > ; : 3 7 2 6 1 8 ? 4 @ 59 1 MIC IN (microphone input) jack (XLR, 5-pin) Connect the microphone (optional accessory) here. The power for the microphone is supplied from this jack. 5 AUDIO IN CH1/CH2 (audio input channel 1 & 2) connectors (XLR, 3-pin) An audio component or microphones are connected here.
01.AJ-HDX400E(VQT0P57)E 05.1.20 15:50 ページ11 Chapter 2 Parts and their functions 2-2 Audio function section (output system) 9 AUDIO OUT connector (XLR, 5-pin) The audio signals recorded on audio channels 1 and 2 or audio channels 3 and 4 are output from this connector. The signals to be output can be selected using the MONITOR SELECT CH1/2OCH3/4 selector switch :.
01.AJ-HDX400E(VQT0P57)E 05.1.20 15:50 ページ12 Chapter 2 Parts and their functions 1 D 498 G 6 /REW EJECT H 5 FF/ STOP PLAY/PAUSE ª 1/; E F : 3 ; @ A 2 <567 ? > = 2-3 Shooting and recording/playback function section Shooting and recording (camera unit) 1 CC FILTER/ND FILTER (filter switching) controls These are used to select the filter in accordance with the subject’s brightness and color temperature.
01.AJ-HDX400E(VQT0P57)E 05.1.20 15:50 ページ13 Chapter 2 Parts and their functions 6 OUTPUT/AUTO KNEE selector switch This switch selects the video signals which are to be output from the camera unit to the VTR unit, viewfinder and/or video monitor. CAM. AUTO KNEE ON: The images shot by the camera are output. The AUTO KNEE circuit operates. CAM. AUTO KNEE OFF: The images shot by the camera are output. The MANUAL KNEE circuit operates. BARS: Color bar signals are output. The AUTO KNEE circuit does not operate.
01.AJ-HDX400E(VQT0P57)E 05.1.20 15:50 ページ14 Chapter 2 Parts and their functions = OUTPUT SEL (output signal selection) switch This is used to select the signals output from the VIDEO OUT connector and HD SDI connector. VTR : In the recording or other EE mode, the camera images are output from the connectors; in the playback or other VV mode, it is the VTR’s playback signals which are output. CAM : The camera images are output at all times.
01.AJ-HDX400E(VQT0P57)E 05.1.20 15:50 ページ15 Chapter 2 Parts and their functions 2-4 Menu operation section 2 4 3 2 1 1 MENU button This is used to switch the menu ON and OFF. 2 JOG dial button This is used to select the menu items and perform settings when the MENU button 1 is at the ON position. 3 Setup card insertion slot This is where the SD card (optional accessory) or Multimedia card (optional accessory) is inserted into the unit.
01.AJ-HDX400E(VQT0P57)E 05.1.20 15:50 ページ16 Chapter 2 Parts and their functions 2-5 Time code related section 4 5 6 9 1 3 2 1 GENLOCK IN connector (BNC) The HD Y reference signal is supplied to this connector when the camera unit is to be gen-locked or the time code is to be externally locked. It is also possible to supply PAL composite video signals instead as the reference signal.
01.AJ-HDX400E(VQT0P57)E 05.1.20 15:50 ページ17 Chapter 2 Parts and their functions 2-6 Warning/status display section 2-7 Display window and its displays Remaining tape and remaining battery charge and audio channel level displays 1 2 4 3 Remaining tape display The remaining tape time is displayed using 7 segments. The remaining tape time indicated by each segment is set to 3 minutes or 5 minutes using TAPE REMAIN/∫ on the VTR MENU “BATTERY/TAPE” screen.
01.AJ-HDX400E(VQT0P57)E 05.1.20 15:50 ページ18 Chapter 2 Parts and their functions Time code-related switch settings and display items Mode displays GPS: GPS : P-REC: iREC: i: Lights when signals cannot be received during GPS operation. Lights when signals are being received during GPS operation. Lights in pre-recording mode and flashes during the time set for pre-recording after the tally lamp for recording has turned off.
01.AJ-HDX400E(VQT0P57)E 05.1.20 15:50 ページ19 Chapter 2 Parts and their functions 2-8 Viewfinder section = > ;7 9 : 8 Back tally lamp This lamp lights while the VTR unit is recording. It also flashes to provide a warning display like the REC lamp inside the viewfinder. When the lever is set to OFF, the back tally lamp is hidden.
01.AJ-HDX400E(VQT0P57)E 05.1.20 15:50 ページ20 Chapter 3 Recording and playback 3-1 Cassette tapes Loading a cassette tape 1 Checking for tape slack Set the POWER switch to ON. When condensation has formed inside the unit, the HUMID display lights. Wait until this display is cleared before proceeding with the intended operation. Gently push in the reel using your finger and turn the reel in the direction of the arrow. If the reel fails to turn, it means there is no tape slack.
01.AJ-HDX400E(VQT0P57)E 05.1.20 15:50 ページ21 Chapter 3 Recording and playback 3-2 Basic procedures This section describes the basic steps for shooting and recording. Before actually departing to shoot scenes, carry out inspections to ensure that the system is functioning properly. Up to performing the switch settings Provide the power supply, and load the cassette. Next, set each switch as shown in the figure below, and then proceed to operate.
01.AJ-HDX400E(VQT0P57)E 05.1.20 15:50 ページ22 Chapter 3 Recording and playback Procedure for shooting From adjusting the white balance and black balance to stopping the recording From adjusting the white balance and black balance to stopping the recording 1 Select the filter to match the lighting conditions. the white balance has been stored in the memory 2-1 Ifahead of time: Set the WHITE BAL switch to “A” or “B.
01.AJ-HDX400E(VQT0P57)E 05.1.20 15:50 ページ23 Chapter 3 Recording and playback 3-3 Scene-to-scene continuity 3-4 PRE-RECORDING function Maintaining continuity from one scene to the next at an accuracy of +1 frame or less can be assured simply by pressing the REC START button or VTR button on the lens while the unit is in the rec-pause mode. If the unit is in a mode other than rec-pause, the point at which the scene-to-scene continuity is to be maintained must be located before recording is started.
01.AJ-HDX400E(VQT0P57)E 05.1.20 15:50 ページ24 Chapter 3 Recording and playback 3-5 INTERVAL REC function When recording is to be suspended at any time This unit enables recording in intervals with a minimum recording time in increments of one frame to be conducted.
01.AJ-HDX400E(VQT0P57)E 05.1.20 15:50 ページ25 Chapter 3 Recording and playback When the recording is to be continued Press the unit’s REC START button or VTR button on the lens once more. One-shot recording is now started again. When the ONE SHOT mode of INTERVAL REC is to be exited There are two ways to do this. 1) Set the unit’s POWER switch to OFF. 2) Perform a menu operation and select OFF as the INTERVAL REC MODE item setting.
01.AJ-HDX400E(VQT0P57)E 05.1.20 15:50 ページ26 Chapter 3 Recording and playback 3-7 Rec-review function When recording is temporarily stopped and the lens RET button is pressed, the last two seconds of the tape are automatically rewound, and the playback pictures on this part of the tape appear on the viewfinder screen. This makes it possible to check whether recording was performed properly. After the two seconds of the tape have been played back, the unit is again set to the recording start standby mode.
01.AJ-HDX400E(VQT0P57)E 05.1.20 15:50 ページ27 Chapter 4 Adjustments and settings for recording 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).
01.AJ-HDX400E(VQT0P57)E 05.1.20 15:50 ページ28 Chapter 4 Adjustments and settings for recording 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.
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01.AJ-HDX400E(VQT0P57)E 05.1.20 15:50 ページ30 Chapter 4 Adjustments and settings for recording 4-2 Setting the electronic shutter This section describes the unit’s electronic shutter, its settings and operations. #< SHUTTER SELECT > POSITION1 POSITION2 POSITION3 POSITION4 POSITION5 POSITION6 4-2-1 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.
01.AJ-HDX400E(VQT0P57)E 05.1.20 15:50 ページ31 Chapter 4 Adjustments and settings for recording 4-2-3 Setting the synchro scan mode Proceed with operation by following the steps below. 1 Press the SHUTTER switch from ON to SEL to establish the SYNCHRO SCAN mode. ≥ When 25P has been selected and the camera is used, the images produced will be 25P segment frame images, so true 25P editing will be possible.
01.AJ-HDX400E(VQT0P57)E 05.1.20 15:50 ページ32 Chapter 4 Adjustments and settings for recording 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.
01.AJ-HDX400E(VQT0P57)E 05.1.20 15:50 ページ33 Chapter 4 Adjustments and settings for recording 4-5 Setting the time data Tape continuity with the user bits The time code setting range extends from 00:00:00:00 to 23:59:59:29. 4-5-1 Setting the user bits Memos and other information with up to 8 digits (dates, times) in hexadecimal notation can be recorded on the sub code track by setting the user bits.
01.AJ-HDX400E(VQT0P57)E 05.1.20 15:50 ページ34 Chapter 4 Adjustments and settings for recording 4-5-2 Setting the internal clock’s date and time 1 Set the DISPLAY switch to UB. 2 Press the HOLD button to cause DATE to be displayed in the display window. 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Set the TCG switch to SET. Set the date (year/month/day) using the SHIFT button, UP (+) button and DOWN (–) button. Press the HOLD button to cause TIME to be displayed in the display window.
01.AJ-HDX400E(VQT0P57)E 05.1.20 15:50 ページ35 Chapter 4 Adjustments and settings for recording 4-5-3 Setting the time code 1 Set the DISPLAY switch to TC. 2 Set the TCG switch to SET. 3 Set the time code using the SHIFT button, UP (+) button and DOWN (–) button. 4 Select the TCG switch position. Select “F-RUN” to advance the time code in the free-run mode or select “R-RUN” to advance it in the rec-run mode.
01.AJ-HDX400E(VQT0P57)E 05.1.20 15:50 ページ36 Chapter 4 Adjustments and settings for recording O When the external lock operation is performed, the time code is instantly locked to the external time code, and the same value as the external code value appears on the counter display. Do not set the unit to the recording mode during the few seconds it takes for the sync generator to stabilize. O The images may be disrupted during the instant when external locking is performed.
01.AJ-HDX400E(VQT0P57)E 05.1.20 15:50 ページ37 Chapter 4 Adjustments and settings for recording 4-6 Menu displays on the viewfinder screen 4-6-1 Menu configuration 4-6-2 Basic menu operations USER MENU: Menu items are selected and entered using the MENU button and JOG dial button. The menus have a hierarchical configuration consisting of the main menu, sub menus and setting item menus. The data which has been set is written and saved in a nonvolatile memory.
01.AJ-HDX400E(VQT0P57)E 05.1.20 15:50 ページ38 Chapter 4 Adjustments and settings for recording 2 To increment the value Turn the JOG dial button to move the arrow (cursor) to the item which is to be set, and the sub menu screen appears when the JOG dial button is pressed. Turn the JOG dial button in the clockwise direction as viewed from the front of the camera.
01.AJ-HDX400E(VQT0P57)E 05.1.20 15:50 ページ39 Chapter 4 Adjustments and settings for recording 4-7 Viewfinder screen status displays 4-7-2 Viewfinder screen status display configuration Not only the images but the lamps and characters indicating the unit’s settings and operation statuses as well as the messages, center and safety zone markers, camera ID and other information are displayed inside the viewfinder.
01.AJ-HDX400E(VQT0P57)E 05.1.20 15:50 ページ40 Chapter 4 Adjustments and settings for recording Display item What is displayed Status when display appears 1 Mode of camera now shooting 25P, 50i This indicates the status of the mode of the camera now shooting (progressive or interlace). 2 Extender EX2 This appears when the lens extender is in use. 3 MODE CHECK dedicated display area (STATUS: master gain, user switch gain) LOW/MID/HIGH –3 to 30 S.GAIN30/36/42/48 DS.
01.AJ-HDX400E(VQT0P57)E 05.1.20 15:50 ページ41 Chapter 4 Adjustments and settings for recording Display item 4 Camera warning and message display area (Displays related to the AWB, ABB and switch operations) What is displayed CHECK FILTER AWB A VAR ¢.¢K AWB B VAR ¢.
01.AJ-HDX400E(VQT0P57)E 05.1.20 15:50 ページ42 Chapter 4 Adjustments and settings for recording Display item 5 Information allocated to USER buttons UM: USER MAIN U1: USER1 button U2: USER2 button What is displayed INH S.GAIN ¢¢dB/OFF DS.GAIN ¢¢:/OFF LINE MIX ON/OFF S.IRIS ON/OFF I.OVR ON/OFF S.BLK –¢¢/OFF D.ZOOM a2/a3/a4/OFF “INH” is indicated when the operation of the USER button has been disabled. This indicates the value selected for S.GAIN. This indicates the value selected for DS.GAIN.
01.AJ-HDX400E(VQT0P57)E 05.1.20 15:50 ページ43 Chapter 4 Adjustments and settings for recording Display item What is displayed Status when display appears > Iris override display ++ + (No display) – –– When the iris override function is working, this indicates how much compensation is provided. ++: The aperture is opened by a full stop. +: The aperture is opened by a half stop. – –: The aperture is closed by a full stop. –: The aperture is closed by a half stop.
01.AJ-HDX400E(VQT0P57)E 05.1.20 15:50 ページ44 Chapter 4 Adjustments and settings for recording Display item What is displayed Status when display appears I Color temperature ¢.¢K This indicates the color temperatures assigned to the A, B, and PRE positions of the WHITE BAL switch. (These may be memory values during AWB operation or menu setting values.) J Shutter speed/mode 11/¢¢.¢ 1/60 - 1/2000 This indicates that the shutter speed is set to SYNCHRO SCAN.
01.AJ-HDX400E(VQT0P57)E 05.1.20 15:50 ページ45 Chapter 4 Adjustments and settings for recording 4-7-4 Display modes and setting changes/adjustment result messages #< VF DISPLAY > DISP CONDITION DISP MODE DS GAIN DISP VF OUT VF DTL ZEBRA1 DETECT ZEBRA2 DETECT ZEBRA2 LOW LIGHT LVL ECU MENU DISP.
01.AJ-HDX400E(VQT0P57)E 05.1.20 15:50 ページ46 Chapter 4 Adjustments and settings for recording 3 4 When the JOG dial button is pressed, the arrow (cursor) moves to the ID input area, and the input mode is established. Press the JOG dial button again and turn it until the character to be set is displayed.
01.AJ-HDX400E(VQT0P57)E 05.1.20 15:50 ページ47 Chapter 4 Adjustments and settings for recording 4-8 Menu-driven function setup 4-8-2 Selecting the video output signals The functions can be set up using the unit’s menus. The signals which are output from the VIDEO OUT connector and HD SDI connector can be selected.
01.AJ-HDX400E(VQT0P57)E 05.1.20 15:50 ページ48 Chapter 4 Adjustments and settings for recording 4-8-3 Selecting the F.AUDIO LEVEL control function 4-8-4 Allocating functions to the USER MAIN, USER1 and USER2 buttons 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.
01.AJ-HDX400E(VQT0P57)E 05.1.20 15:50 ページ49 Chapter 4 Adjustments and settings for recording 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.
01.AJ-HDX400E(VQT0P57)E 05.1.20 15:50 ページ50 Chapter 4 Adjustments and settings for recording 4-9-2 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. #< CARD READ/WRITE > R.SELECT READ W.
01.AJ-HDX400E(VQT0P57)E 05.1.20 15:50 ページ51 Chapter 4 Adjustments and settings for recording Giving a title to the selected file Saving the data settings to the selected file 4 9 Turn the JOG dial button to move the arrow (cursor) to the “TITLE : ” item. When the title has been input, turn the JOG dial button to move the arrow (cursor) to the “:” position. < CARD READ/WRITE > R.SELECT READ W.SELECT WRITE CARD CONFIG TITLE READ < CARD READ/WRITE > :1 R.SELECT READ W.
01.AJ-HDX400E(VQT0P57)E 05.1.20 15:50 ページ52 Chapter 4 Adjustments and settings for recording the JOG dial button to move the arrow (cursor) to 13 Turn YES, and press the JOG dial button. When the data saving is completed, the following message appears. Loading the data of the selected file 4 Turn the JOG dial button to move the arrow (cursor) to the READ item. < CARD READ/WRITE > # R.SELECT READ W.
01.AJ-HDX400E(VQT0P57)E 05.1.20 15:50 ページ53 Chapter 4 Adjustments and settings for recording If one of the following messages appears when the JOG dial button is pressed, the data cannot be loaded. Remedial action Error message 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.
01.AJ-HDX400E(VQT0P57)E 05.1.20 15:50 ページ54 Chapter 4 Adjustments and settings for recording 3 When the JOG dial button is pressed, the following message appears. 5 Turn the JOG dial button to move the arrow (cursor) to the WRITE item. < SCENE > # READ USER DATA SCENE SEL READ WRITE RESET ;1 TITLE1 : ******** TITLE2 : ******** # READ? YES NO TITLE3 : ******** TITLE4 : ******** 4 Turn the JOG dial button to move the arrow (cursor) to YES, and press the JOG dial button.
01.AJ-HDX400E(VQT0P57)E 05.1.20 15:50 ページ55 Chapter 4 Adjustments and settings for recording 4 Press the JOG dial button to enter the scene file. 5 Turn the JOG dial button to move the arrow (cursor) to the READ item. 3 < SCENE > < SCENE > # READ USER DATA SCENE SEL READ WRITE RESET When the JOG dial button is pressed, the scene file number starts flashing. Turn the JOG dial button to select the scene file whose data is to be reset.
01.AJ-HDX400E(VQT0P57)E 05.1.20 15:50 ページ56 Chapter 4 Adjustments and settings for recording Appending titles to the setting data used for the scene files 1 Perform a menu operation to open the screen. 2 Turn the JOG dial button to move the arrow (cursor) to the scene file TITLE1, 2, 3 or 4 item where the title is to be appended. 8 When the JOG dial button is pressed, the arrow (cursor) returns to the TITLE1, 2, 3 or 4 item.
01.AJ-HDX400E(VQT0P57)E 05.1.20 15:50 ページ57 Chapter 4 Adjustments and settings for recording 4-9-5 How to return the menus settings to the user standard settings 4-9-6 How to return the menus settings to the factory standard settings The setting statuses of the unit’s menus can be returned to the user standard settings registered in 4-9-3.
01.AJ-HDX400E(VQT0P57)E 05.1.20 15:50 ページ58 Chapter 5 Preparation 5-1 Supplying the power A battery pack or an AC power source can be used as this unit’s power supply. 2 Insert the battery pack and slide it in the direction of the arrow.
01.AJ-HDX400E(VQT0P57)E 05.1.20 15:50 ページ59 Chapter 5 Preparation Using the NP-1 type battery pack 1 Remove the battery holder. 2 Attach the NP-1 type battery case to the unit. 1 Tighten the mounting screws. 2 Tighten the power contact screws. 3 Insert the top of the detached cover in the direction shown by the arrows. 4 Align the holes in the bottom of the cover (metal part) with the holes at the bottom of the case, and use the screws to attach the case.
01.AJ-HDX400E(VQT0P57)E 05.1.20 15:50 ページ60 Chapter 5 Preparation When the AJ-B75 AC adapter made by Panasonic is used 5-2 Attaching the lens and performing the flange back and white shading adjustments 1 Attaching the lens 5-1-2 Using an AC power supply Connect the DC OUT connector on the AJ-B75 AC adapter to the DC IN socket on the unit. 1 Raise the lever for securing the lens, and detach the mount cap.
01.AJ-HDX400E(VQT0P57)E 05.1.20 15:50 ページ61 Chapter 5 Preparation 4 Push the cable into the cable clamp, and connect it to the LENS socket. Adjusting the lens flange If the subject is not focused properly in the telephoto and wide-angle modes during zoom operations, adjust the flange back (distance from the lens mounting surface to the imageforming surface). Once this adjustment is done, it need not be redone unless the lens is replaced.
01.AJ-HDX400E(VQT0P57)E 05.1.20 15:50 ページ62 Chapter 5 Preparation Adjusting the white shading of the lens The white shading is adjusted as follows. 7 ≥ Coloring may occur in the vertical direction near where the lens aperture is open even when the white shading has been adjusted. This is something that is inherent to lenses and optical systems and is therefore not indicative of a failure or malfunctioning. ≥ The white shading cannot be adjusted when the digital zoom function is working.
01.AJ-HDX400E(VQT0P57)E 05.1.20 15:50 ページ63 Chapter 5 Preparation the JOG dial button to move the arrow (cursor) to 13 Turn YES, and press the JOG dial button. ACTIVE now appears on the screen. This indicates that the white shading is now being automatically compensated. Upon completion of the adjustments, WSHD OK is displayed. Depending on the KNEE settings, “LEVEL OVER” may appear on the screen and white shading compensation may not be possible.
01.AJ-HDX400E(VQT0P57)E 05.1.20 15:50 ページ64 Chapter 5 Preparation 6 Press 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: ∑ 7 letters: A—Z 7 numbers: 0—9 7 symbols: ’, >, <, /, –, •, a 7 Press the JOG dial button to enter the character. 8 Turn the JOG dial button to move the arrow (cursor) to the next position (right), and repeat steps 6 and 7 to set the characters.
01.AJ-HDX400E(VQT0P57)E 05.1.20 15:50 ページ65 Chapter 5 Preparation 5-3 Audio input signal preparations 5-3-2 When using a wireless receiver Prepare to connect the audio components which will supply the audio signals to the unit. When using a UniSlot wireless receiver 1 5-3-1 When using the front microphone Remove the slot cover, insert the wireless receiver, and screw it down. The microphone of the AJ-MC900G mic kit (optional accessory) can be attached to the viewfinder. 1 Open the mic holder.
01.AJ-HDX400E(VQT0P57)E 05.1.20 15:50 ページ66 Chapter 5 Preparation 5-3-3 When using an audio component 5-4 Mounting the unit on a tripod 1 Use the tripod adapter to mount the unit on a tripod. Connect the AUDIO IN connectors on the camera with the audio component using the XLR cable. 2 Set the AUDIO IN switch or switches for the channel or channels to which the audio component has been connected to “REAR.” 3 Set the LINE/MIC/+48V selector switch on the rear panel to “LINE.
01.AJ-HDX400E(VQT0P57)E 05.1.20 15:50 ページ67 Chapter 5 Preparation 5-5 Attaching the shoulder belt Shoulder belt 5-7 Attaching the rain cover Example showing use of the SHAN-RC700 rain cover 5 The tab opens when it is pressed. Tighten the cord. To disengage the shoulder belt, press the tabs. Check that the shoulder belt is attached securely. 5-6 Adjusting the position of the shoulder pad The shoulder pad can be moved while the slide lever is held down.
01.AJ-HDX400E(VQT0P57)E 05.1.20 15:50 ページ68 Chapter 5 Preparation ≥ Before connecting or disconnecting the dedicated cable, be absolutely sure to set the POWER switches on the unit and the AJ-EC3E to OFF. ≥ If the ECU DATA SAVE item on the screen is set to OFF, the camera related settings among the adjustments and settings performed using the AJ-EC3E will be erased when the unit’s POWER switch is set to OFF. In addition, it will not be possible to write this data to the setup card.
01.AJ-HDX400E(VQT0P57)E 05.1.20 15:50 ページ69 Chapter 6 Maintenance and inspections 6-1 Inspections prior to shooting 6-1-2 Inspecting the camera unit Before setting off for a shooting session, perform the following inspections to verify that the system is functioning correctly. It is recommended that a color video monitor be used to check the images. 1 Set the zoom to the motorized zoom mode, and check its operations in this mode.
01.AJ-HDX400E(VQT0P57)E 05.1.20 15:50 ページ70 Chapter 6 Maintenance and inspections 6-1-3 Inspecting the VTR unit 2. Automatic audio level adjustment function inspection Perform all the steps outlined in section “1. Tape travel inspection” through section “4. Earphone and speaker inspection” one after the other. 1 Set the AUDIO SELECT CH1 and CH2 switch to AUTO. 2 Set the AUDIO IN CH1 and CH2 switches to FRONT. 1.
01.AJ-HDX400E(VQT0P57)E 05.1.20 15:50 ページ71 Chapter 6 Maintenance and inspections 5. Inspection using external microphones 1 Connect external microphones to the AUDIO IN CH1 and CH2 jacks. 2 Set the AUDIO IN CH1 and CH2 switches to REAR. 3 Set the LINE/MIC/+48V selector switch on the back panel to MIC or +48V in accordance with the external mic’s power supply type.
01.AJ-HDX400E(VQT0P57)E 05.1.20 15:50 ページ72 Chapter 6 Maintenance and inspections 6-2 Maintenance 6-2-5 Replacing the backup battery 6-2-1 Condensation The backup battery is already installed when the unit is shipped. When it has discharged, the “BACK UP BATT EMPTY” display appears for 3 seconds on the viewfinder screen when the POWER switch is set to ON.
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01.AJ-HDX400E(VQT0P57)E 05.1.20 15:50 ページ74 Chapter 6 Maintenance and inspections 6-3 Warning system 6-3-1 Warning description tables When an error or a problem is detected immediately after the power is turned on or while an operation is underway, the WARNING lamp and lamps inside the viewfinder serve to alert the user. Items are displayed in the following sequence of priority: WARNING lamp > tally lamp > warnings inside the viewfinder.
01.AJ-HDX400E(VQT0P57)E 05.1.20 15:50 ページ75 Chapter 6 Maintenance and inspections 6. SERVO 9. BATTERY NEAR END Indications on LCD screen “SERVO” display lights (during recording and playback). Indications on LCD screen The bar display that shows the remaining battery charge starts flashing. WARNING lamp WARNING lamp Flashes once a second. Tally lamp Flashes once a second. Viewfinder BATT LED starts flashing. Alarm Sounds four times a second.
01.AJ-HDX400E(VQT0P57)E 05.1.20 15:50 ページ76 Chapter 6 Maintenance and inspections 6-3-2 Error codes One of the following error codes appears in the display window when an error has occurred in the unit for some reason. Code No.
01.AJ-HDX400E(VQT0P57)E 05.1.20 15:50 ページ77 Chapter 7 Menu description tables 7-1 Menu configuration MENU USER MENU MAIN MENU SYSTEM SETTING ROP MATRIX COLOR CORRECTION LOW SETTING MID SETTING HIGH SETTING ADDITIONAL DTL SKIN TONE DTL KNEE/LEVEL GAMMA FLARE CAMERA SETTING PAINT OPTION MENU OPTION DOWNCON SETTING VF CAMERA ID SHUTTER SPEED SHUTTER SELECT USER SW SW MODE WHITE BALANCE MODE USER SW GAIN IRIS OPERATION How to open the menus USER MENU: Press MENU button to display.
01.AJ-HDX400E(VQT0P57)E 05.1.20 15:50 ページ78 Chapter 7 Menu description tables 7-2-3 OUTPUT SEL 7-2 SYSTEM SETTING Item/ Data storage 7-2-1 SYSTEM MODE Item/ Data storage CAMERA MODE OUTPUT CHAR Variable range 50i 25P S C U F E Variable range TC STATUS MENU ONLY For setting the type of characters to be superimposed onto the output signals of the VIDEO OUT connector and HD SDI connector. TC: The time code is displayed. (The menu appears when the menu is displayed.
01.AJ-HDX400E(VQT0P57)E 05.1.20 15:50 ページ79 Chapter 7 Menu description tables 7-3 PAINT 7-2-4 GENLOCK Item/ Data storage GENLOCK Variable range AUTO C U F E GL PHASE HD SDI DOWNCON C U F E H PHASE COARSE –55 : +00 Remarks For selecting the sync signal among the camera signals. AUTO: If sync signals are supplied to the GENLOCK IN connector, the camera unit is synchronized with the reference signal which has been input.
01.AJ-HDX400E(VQT0P57)E 05.1.20 15:50 ページ80 Chapter 7 Menu description tables 7-3-2 MATRIX Item/ Data storage $ MATRIX TABLE Variable range 7-3-3 COLOR CORRECTION Remarks Item/ Data storage A B For selecting the color correction table used to perform the adjustments. R (SAT/PHASE) –31 For performing the R-G color adjustment.
01.AJ-HDX400E(VQT0P57)E 05.1.20 15:50 ページ81 Chapter 7 Menu description tables 7-3-4 LOW SETTING Item/ Data storage $ MASTER GAIN Variable range –3dB : 0dB 7-3-5 MID SETTING Remarks For setting the master gain to –3, 0, 3, 6, 9, 12, 15, 18, 21, 24, 27 or 30 dB. Item/ Data storage $ MASTER GAIN 00 : For performing the H.DTL LEVEL setting. H.DTL LEVEL For performing the V.DTL LEVEL setting. V.DTL LEVEL For performing the DTL CORING setting. DTL CORING For performing the H.DTL FREQ setting. H.
01.AJ-HDX400E(VQT0P57)E 05.1.20 15:50 ページ82 Chapter 7 Menu description tables 7-3-6 HIGH SETTING Item/ Data storage $ MASTER GAIN Variable range –3dB : 12dB 7-3-7 ADDITIONAL DTL Remarks For setting the master gain to –3, 0, 3, 6, 9, 12, 15, 18, 21, 24, 27 or 30 dB. Item/ Data storage KNEE APE LVL : 00 : For performing the H.DTL LEVEL setting. DTL GAIN(+) For performing the V.DTL LEVEL setting. DTL GAIN(–) For performing the DTL CORING setting.
01.AJ-HDX400E(VQT0P57)E 05.1.20 15:50 ページ83 Chapter 7 Menu description tables 7-3-8 SKIN TONE DTL Item/ Data storage Variable range 7-3-9 KNEE/LEVEL Item/ Data storage Remarks S C U F E OFF For selecting ON or OFF for the skin tone DTL. ON OFF For selecting ON or OFF for ZEBRA in the SKIN TONE range. $ SKIN TONE DTL $ SKIN TONE ZEBRA ON 0 For setting the SKIN TONE DTL coring effect.
01.AJ-HDX400E(VQT0P57)E 05.1.20 15:50 ページ84 Chapter 7 Menu description tables 7-3-10 GAMMA Item/ Data storage MASTER GAMMA Variable range 0.35 : 0.45 7-3-12 $ CAMERA SETTINGS Remarks For setting the MASTER GAMMA in 0.01 steps. : –15 : For setting the R channel GAMMA. +00 : –15 : For setting the B channel GAMMA. +00 GAMMA MODE SEL STD FILM LIKE1 FILM LIKE2 S C U F E For selecting the GAMMA. STD: The standard video gamma characteristics are selected.
01.AJ-HDX400E(VQT0P57)E 05.1.20 15:50 ページ85 Chapter 7 Menu description tables 7-4 VF 7-4-2 VF MARKER Item/ Data storage 7-4-1 VF DISPLAYS Item/ Data storage DISP CONDITION Variable range NORMAL HOLD NORMAL: The statuses are displayed at all times. HOLD: The statuses are displayed only when the MODE CHECK switch is pressed. 1 2 3 For performing the DISP MODE setting. This item is used to select the camera’s warning or message displays.
01.AJ-HDX400E(VQT0P57)E 05.1.20 15:50 ページ86 Chapter 7 Menu description tables 7-4-3 USER BOX Item/ Data storage USER BOX Variable range ON C U F E OFF USER BOX WIDTH 001 : 013 Remarks For setting whether or not to display the user box. Item/ Data storage ID POSITION For setting the horizontal width of the user box. : 001 : DATE/TIME For setting the vertical height of the user box. For setting the location where the camera ID is to be recorded.
01.AJ-HDX400E(VQT0P57)E 05.1.20 15:50 ページ87 Chapter 7 Menu description tables 7-5 OPERATION 7-4-6 MODE CHECK IND Item/ Data storage STATUS Variable range ON C U F E OFF !LED For setting whether or not to display the cause display screen if the !LED has lighted when the MODE CHECK switch is used. ON OFF For setting whether or not to display the function display screen when the MODE CHECK switch is used.
01.AJ-HDX400E(VQT0P57)E 05.1.20 15:50 ページ88 Chapter 7 Menu description tables 7-5-3 SHUTTER SELECT Item/ Data storage Variable range 1/60 1/120 1/250 1/500 1/1000 C U F E 1/2000 7-5-4 USER SW Remarks POSITION1 SEL For selecting the shutter speed. POSITION2 SEL For selecting the shutter speed. POSITION3 SEL For selecting the shutter speed.
01.AJ-HDX400E(VQT0P57)E 05.1.20 15:50 ページ89 Chapter 7 Menu description tables 7-5-5 SW MODE Item/ Data storage RET SW Variable range REC CHECK D.ZOOM C U F E S.BLK LVL OFF –10 –20 C U F E –30 AUTO KNEE SW ON S C U F E OFF SHD,ABB SW CTL ON OFF C U F E COLOR BARS C U F E D.ZOOM SEL Variable range For selecting whether or not digital dark shading is to be activated by pressing the ABS switch for a prolonged time (at least 8 seconds). For selecting how digital zooming is to be executed.
01.AJ-HDX400E(VQT0P57)E 05.1.20 15:50 ページ90 Chapter 7 Menu description tables 7-5-6 WHITE BALANCE MODE Item/ Data storage FILTER INH Variable range ON OFF C U F E SHOCKLESS AWB OFF FAST NORMAL SLOW1 SLOW2 SLOW3 C U F E AWB AREA 25% 50% 90% C U F E AWB & ABB OFFSET ON OFF C U F E COLOR TEMP PRE 3200K : C U F E 5600K AWB A For selecting whether to set SHOCKLESS AWB to ON (FAST/NORMAL/SLOW1-3) or OFF.
01.AJ-HDX400E(VQT0P57)E 05.1.20 15:50 ページ91 Chapter 7 Menu description tables 7-6 FILE 7-5-8 IRIS Item/ Data storage A.IRIS LEVEL Variable range 000 : Remarks For setting the AUTO IRIS target value. 050 : C U F E 100 7-6-1 CARD READ/WRITE Item/ Data storage R.SELECT Variable range 1 For selecting the number of the file whose data is to be read. : A.IRIS PEAK/AVE 000 : 050 : 100 C U F E A.IRIS MODE NORM1 NORM2 CENTR C U F E S.
01.AJ-HDX400E(VQT0P57)E 05.1.20 15:50 ページ92 Chapter 7 Menu description tables 7-7 MAINTENANCE 7-6-3 LENS FILE Item/ Data storage FILE NO. Variable range 1 Remarks For selecting the number of the lens file. : 8 READ For reading the data from the lens file. WRITE For writing the data in the lens file. TITLE 1-8 ************ Variable range READ USER DATA SCENE SEL COLOR CHECK Variable range ON OFF Remarks Item/ Data storage Variable range READ For reading the data from the scene file.
01.AJ-HDX400E(VQT0P57)E 05.1.20 15:50 ページ93 Chapter 7 Menu description tables 7-7-4 BLACK SHADING Item/ Data storage CORRECT Variable range ON C U F E OFF DETECTION (DIG) — 7-8-2 BATTERY/TAPE Remarks For selecting ON or OFF for the digital black shading compensation.
01.AJ-HDX400E(VQT0P57)E 05.1.20 15:50 ページ94 Chapter 7 Menu description tables 7-8-3 BATTERY SETTING1 Item/ Data storage AU-BP490 Variable range 2 / For enabling or disabling the selection made for the BATTERY SELECT item. 2 : The selection is enabled. / : The selection is disabled. AUTO MANUAL 11.0 : 11.7 : C U F AU-BP402 15.0 For selecting the voltage at which the battery charge is to be considered nearly depleted in 0.1 V steps when MANUAL has been selected as the setting for the menu item above.
01.AJ-HDX400E(VQT0P57)E 05.1.20 15:50 ページ95 Chapter 7 Menu description tables Item/ Data storage NP-L50 Variable range 2 / For enabling or disabling the selection made for the BATTERY SELECT item. 2 : The selection is enabled. / : The selection is disabled. AUTO MANUAL 11.0 : 12.4 : C U F ENDURA50*1 15.0 : ENDURA80*1 AUTO MANUAL For selecting how the voltage at which the battery charge is considered nearly depleted is to be set. AUTO: The voltage is set automatically.
01.AJ-HDX400E(VQT0P57)E 05.1.20 15:50 ページ96 Chapter 7 Menu description tables 7-8-4 BATTERY SETTING2 Item/ Data storage DIGITAL14 Variable range 2 / NEAR END 11.0 : 13.5 : Remarks For enabling or disabling the selection made for the BATTERY SELECT item. 2 : The selection is enabled. / : The selection is disabled. Item/ Data storage TYPE A For selecting in 0.1 V steps the voltage at which the battery charge is to considered nearly depleted. FULL 11.0 : 13.2 : C U F DIGITAL13 NEAR END 11.0 : 12.
01.AJ-HDX400E(VQT0P57)E 05.1.20 15:50 ページ97 Chapter 7 Menu description tables 7-8-5 MIC/AUDIO1 Item/ Data storage FRONT VR CH1 C U F FRONT VR CH2 C U F MIC LOWCUT CH1 C U F MIC LOWCUT CH2 C U F MIC LOWCUT CH3 C U F MIC LOWCUT CH4 C U F LIMITER CH1 C U F LIMITER CH2 C U F AUTO LEVEL CH3 C U F AUTO LEVEL CH4 C U F REC CH3/CH4 Variable range C U F TEST TONE C U F Remarks FRONT W.L.
01.AJ-HDX400E(VQT0P57)E 05.1.20 15:50 ページ98 Chapter 7 Menu description tables 7-8-7 TC/UB Item/ Data storage UB MODE Variable range USER TIME DATE EXT TCG FRM RATE REGEN C U F VITC UB MODE USER/EXT TIME DATE TCG FRM RATE REGEN C U F TCG SET HOLD C U F For selecting the UB mode. USER: Selects the UB value set in the LCD section. TIME: Selects the local time (hour, minute, second).
01.AJ-HDX400E(VQT0P57)E 05.1.20 15:50 ページ99 Chapter 7 Menu description tables 7-9 OPTION MENU 7-8-9 VTR DIAG Item/ Data storage OPERATION Variable range Remarks For displaying the total time during which the power has been on. DRUM RUNNING For displaying the total time during which the drum has rotated. THREADING For displaying the total number of times cassettes have been loaded. DRUM RUNNING r For displaying the total time during which the drum has rotated after resetting.
01.AJ-HDX400E(VQT0P57)E 05.1.20 15:50 ページ100 Chapter 8 Specifications [GENERAL] Power supply: DC 12 V (11.0 V - 17.0 V) Power consumption: 37 W indicates safety information. Ambient operating temperature: 0°C to +40°C Storage temperature: –20°C to +60°C Ambient operating humidity: Within 10% to 85% (relative humidity) Continuous operation time: Approx. 120 min. (using the DIONIC90 made by Anton Bauer) Dimensions (WaHaD): 129 mma204 mma313 mm (excluding handle) Weight: Approx. 4.
01.AJ-HDX400E(VQT0P57)E 05.1.20 15:50 ページ101 Chapter 8 Specifications Tape Transport System Time Code Input Connector Tape speed: 67.708 mm/sec Recording time: 33 minutes (when AJ-HP33EMG is used) Fast forwarding time: Approx. 1 min. 30 sec. (when AJ-HP33EMG is used) Rewinding time: Approx. 1 min. 30 sec. (when AJ-HP33EMG is used) TC IN (BNC): 0.
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