Panasonic AJ-HDX400E Operating Instructions Manual

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Chapter 1 General17≥DVCPRO HD EX format system supportedThe VTR unit employs the DVCPRO HD EX recordingformat that supports the 1080i/25PsF,50i HD system. Usingthe latest compression technology, it achieves two times theeconomy of conventional DVCPRO HD format.≥ Power-saving management functionIn order to reduce its power consumption efficiently, the unithas a function that shuts down circuitry that is not requiredfor the particular VTR mode established at the time. Thisenables the user to perform operations while conservingpower.≥ Pre-recording function featuredThis function makes it possible to record the pictures andsound up to 10 seconds ahead of the point in time whenrecording is commenced by pressing the REC STARTbutton or VTR button on the lens. It is effective inpreventing shots from being missed.≥ Interval REC function providedThis unit is capable of interval shooting.This unit makes it possible to conduct recording in intervalswith a minimum recording time in increments of one frame.This is particularly useful for shooting science and natureprograms.Furthermore, when the unit is used for one-shot recording,frame-by-frame shooting is easily accomplished.≥ RETAKE functionThis function is for not leaving behind superfluous cutswhen a cut turns out to be no good during the shooting ofnews, reports or art programmes. By cutting down on thetime taken for copying onto the work tape, for instance, thisfunction is very effective in achieving economical operation.Users should remember to handle this function verycarefully.≥SD down-converter output supportedThis unit makes it possible to output SD down-convertersignals from its VIDEO OUT connector.≥ Input signals of 4 separate audio channelssupportedThe unit enables the audio input signals in four channels tobe selected separately. Further, the level of the signal ineach channel can be monitored on the LCD display window.≥ Front audio level controlThe unit’s front panel is equipped with a control for adjustingthe audio recording level. This is useful when the user isfilming on his or her own and the audio level needs to beadjusted. It also is possible to cancel the effect of this control.≥ UniSlot wireless receiverThe unit’s construction supports a slot-in wireless receiverwhich is available as an optional accessory.≥ Built-in DOLBY NR systemThe CUE audio recording circuitry contains a Dolby B noisereduction circuit.≥ Frame-to-frame continuitySimply by pressing the REC START button or VTR buttonon the lens, the continuity from one frame to the next isassured with a precision of +1 frame or less.≥ Rec-review functionThis automatically rewinds the tape for the last 2 to 10seconds recorded and plays back the recording. Thisenables the recording to be monitored easily.≥ Built-in time code generator/readerThis enables the time code information to be recorded onthe dedicated sub-code track and played back.≥ Metadata supportedThe unit allows information from the AJ-GPS900G GPS unitto be recorded on tape as the metadata UMID information.This is useful when it comes to managing on-tapeinformation.≥Dolby noise reduction manufactured under licensefrom Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation.≥“DOLBY” and the double-D symbol Î are trademarksof Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation.1-2 Features of the VTR unit