Panasonic AJ-D410A User Manual

AJ-

DVCPRO Camera/Recorder

(PAL:625)

The AJ-D410A is a high-performance digital
camera/recorder that delivers the high quality,
versatility, reliability and productivity that users expect
from a DVCPRO digital component product. Utilizing
long-life metal particle tape, it is ideally suited for
newsgathering, programme production, event video and
other professional and industrial applications.
The VTR section provides a full 184 minutes of
broadcast-quality recording on a DVCPRO L cassette. The
camera section delivers superb images with excellent
horizontal resolution, and invaluable features like 6
Scene Memories and
3-mode Auto Iris settings that assure easy, accurate
shooting. The AJ-D410A also accommodates a
slot-in wireless receiver.
With all these features plus compact size and
lightweight (5 kg in full operating condition),
the AJ-D410A gives you both outstanding performance
and mobility.

184 Minutes of Recording Time

The AJ-D410A offers extended-play
convenience, recording a full 184 minutes
on a single DVCPRO L cassette. Both picture
and sound are broadcast quality with
DVCPRO recording and superb 2-channel
digital audio with 16-bit, 48-kHz sampling.

800 Lines of
Horizontal Resolution

Equipped with 1/2-inch 480,000-pixel IT
(Interline Transfer) CCDs,
the AJ-D410A provides outstanding picture
quality, with 800 lines of horizontal
resolution, S/N ratio of 60 dB, and very low
smear.

Accepts a Wide Range of
Standard 1/2” Lenses

The industry-standard 1/2-inch bayonet
mount readily accommodates the many
lenses that are available on the market. For
superior ease of use, the AJ-D410A features
automatic white shading correction, which
adjusts the camera to match the lens.

High-Quality Digital Processing

Digital circuitry enables a host of creative
image-processing functions, including
Black Stretch/Press, Auto White Knee,
Variable Gamma, Detail-optimized Skin
Detail, and Colour .

Six User Scene Files

This memory function enables rapid setup,
by letting you store and instantly retrieve
specific camera settings. Five common
setup conditions are factory stored for
quick and easy use, and you can optimize

these to meet your most encountered
shooting situations. Additionally, one user
set memory is available for common user
application. These setting in combination
with the Scene file memories allow for
quick recall of your favorite settings.

Auto Iris with Backlighting
Mode and Spotlight Mode

The 3-mode Auto Iris feature automatically
adjusts the iris to match lighting
conditions. Select from BACK L to
compensation for backlight, STD for
standard operation, and SPOT L to ignore
all but the centre for optimum exposures.

Shock-less Gain and
Shock-less AWB Selector

You can choose one of three speeds
(high/mid/low) to switch between the
available gain settings (0/+3/+6/+9/
+12/+15/+18/+21/+24/+30/+36 dB) and
also between a wide range of freely
allocated gain selector settings, Auto White
Balance preset and user-set values (A/B).
The shock-less function ensures seamless
switching, preventing any sudden changes
in the image. This lets you quickly adapt to
ambient lighting changes while recording.

184 Minutes of Recording in a Camcorder that Offers

184 Minutes of Recording in a Camcorder that Offers

184 Minutes of Recording in a Camcorder that Offers

Quick Start, Quick Focus
and Full Auto

The AJ-D410A’s easy shooting
design helps to capture those shots
that just won’t wait for leisurely
set-ups. For quick shooting, the AJ­D410A enters REC standby only 3
seconds after the power is turned
on, enabling fast focusing by
instantly opening the iris,
controlling the incoming light so
that critical focus may be
accomplished at the shallowest
depth of field with Quick Focus
Support. It also includes a Full Auto
mode that automatically sets the
gain, white balance, and iris.

Auto Tracking
White Balance

White balance is automatically
adjusted, in real time, to match
your subject’s lighting. Even
difficult scenes like following
someone as they walk from indoors
to outdoors are easy to shoot, and
result in highly natural color.

Accepts a Slot-In
Wireless Receiver

For even greater mobility in news
gathering applications, the AJ­D410A can be integrated with an
optional wireless receiver.

Auto and Manual
Audio Recording Levels

The recording level can be set to
either Auto or Manual for channels
1 and 2. The Auto setting adjusts
the level automatically according to
the input sound volume, and
Manual lets you adjust the level as
desired.

Interval REC and
Time Stamp

The Interval REC function is ideal
for time lapse recording in
observation or surveillance,
nature/wildlife, scientific or
industrial applications.
Images can have a time
stamp embedded into the
video picture, which shows
hours, minutes, seconds
and frames along with the
date, if needed.

Light Weight,
Low Power
Consumption

In ready-to-shoot
condition — with lens,

1.5” viewfinder, cassette
and battery pack in place
— the AJ-D410A weighs
only 5 kg. It offers low
power consumption of 20
W or less when recording.

Additional Features

• 4-position
(3200K, 5600K+1/8ND, 5600K,
5600K+1/64ND)
ND/CC optical filter

• Electronic shutter
(1/60, 1/120, 1/250, 1/500,
1/1000, 1/2000-sec) with synchro
scan capability
(1/50.2 to 1/248-sec.)

• Built-in Gen-lock function

• Built-in SMPTE/EBU time code
generator/reader and TC IN/OUT
terminals

• One-touch camera status report
function

• One-touch Record review function

• Emergency Tape Release

• Extension control
(AJ-EC3 option)

• Anton/Bauer gold mount plate
installed

• Built-in SMPTE/EBU colour bar
generator

• Colour playback capability

• 48-V phantom power supply

Microphone

Microphone Kit

AJ-VF10/VF15
AG-VF5

1.5" EVF

Anton/Bauer
Ultra Light

Anton/Bauer
Gold Mount Plate

Anton/Bauer
Batteries

T1 70
Anton/Bauer
AC Adaptor/Battry
Charger

Anton/Bauer
Batteries

Slot-In Wireless Mic Receiver

Anton/Bauer
Battery Charger

AU-M402H
Battery Holder

BP-90 Battery

AJ-MH700
Microphone
Holder

DC Cable (XLR/4-pin)

BNC Cable

Tripod Adaptor

Shoulder Strap

AJ-SC900
Soft Carrying Case

SHAN-RC700
Rain Cover

Standard Accessories

Tripod

AJ-B75
AC Adaptor

1/2" Lens

AJ-D410A

ECU Remote Cable
(BNC/6-pin−10-pin、2m)

AJ-EC3
Extension Control Unit
(Need to software Version up)

Picture Monitor

AG-QVF200
5" EVF Mouting Adaptor

AJ-VF53
5" EVF

WV-VF65/AW-VF80
5" EVF

AJ-YA711
5" EVF Adaptor

Superb Picture Quality, Ease of Use, and High Mobility

Superb Picture Quality, Ease of Use, and High Mobility

Superb Picture Quality, Ease of Use, and High Mobility

Camera Setting and Control

Audio Setting

Rear Connectors

Side Connectors

Front Switches

SP-AJD410AE1

30K109ZM-1 Printed in Japan

OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES

GENERAL

Power Requirement: DC12V (11 V to 17 V)
Power Consumption: 20 W (without VF)
Operating Temperature: 5 ˚C to 40 ˚C
Storage Temperature: –20 ˚C to 60 ˚C
Operating Humidity: 10 to 90%
Weight: Approx. 5 kg range (including lens,

viewfinder, tape and battery)

*Varies according to the equipment composition.

CAMERA SECTION
Camera

Pick-up Device: Interline Transfer

1/2" CCD Image sensor (x3)
Picture Element: 480,000 pixels
Digital Quantization: 10 bits A/D
Digital Signal Processing: 14.1875 MHz/28.375 MHz
Sensitivity: 2000 lux with F11
Minimum Illumination: 0.5 lux (+36 dB gain, F1.4)
Shutter Speed: 1/60, 1/120 1/250, 1/500, 1/1000,

1/2000-sec
Synchro Scan: 1/50.2 to 1/248.0-sec. (variable)
Optical Filter: 3200K, 5600K+1/8ND, 5600K,

5600K+1/64ND
S/N Ratio: 60dB (standard)
Horizontal Resolution: 800 lines (center)
Registration: Less than 0.03% (all zones, without lens)
Gain: 0/+3/+6/+9/+12/+15/+18/+21/+24/

+30/+36 dB
Optical System: f1.4 prism system
Lens Mount: 1/2" bayonet mount

Viewfinder

Viewfinder: Optional AJ-VF15, AJ-VF10 or AG-VF5

VTR SECTION
General

Format: DVCPRO

1/4" Digital compressed recording

Recording Track: Digital Video/Audio (2CH): Helical Track

TC: Helical Track (sub-code area)

Cue: 1 Track, CTL: 1 Track
Tape Speed: 33.854 mm/s
Tape: 1/4-inch Metal Particle Tape
Recording Time: Max. 184 min. with AJ-5P92LP
FF/REW Time: Around 3 min. using AJ-5P92LP

Video*

Sampling Frequency: Y: 13.5 MHz

C (PB/PR): 3.375 MHz
Quantization: 8 bits/sample
Error Correction: Reed Solomon Product Code
Bandwidth: Y: 25 Hz to 5.75MHz +1.0/–3 dB

Audio*

Sampling Frequency: 48 KHz
Quantization: 16 bits/sample
Frequency Response: 20 Hz to 20 kHz, +1.0/–1.0 dB

Signal Inputs

Genlock In: BNC x 1, 1.0 Vp-p 75Ω
Mic In: XLR x 1, balanced,

–60/–50/–40 dBu selectable
Audio In : XLR x 2 (CH1/CH2), balanced, 10kΩ

LINE/MIC/MIC+48V switchable

LINE: +4/0/–6 dBu selectable,

MIC: –60/–50/–40 dBu selectable,

MIC+48V: Phantom power supply
TC In: BNC x 1,

0.5 to 8 Vp-p, high impedance

Signal Outputs

Camera Out: BNC x 1, 1.0 Vp-p 75Ω
Video Out: BNC x 1, 1.0 Vp-p 75Ω
S-Video Out: 4-pin x 1,

Y: 1.0 V p-p, C: 0.3 Vp-p, 75Ω

Audio Out: RCA x 2 (CH1/CH2)

–6 dBu, low impedance, unbalanced

TC Out: BNC x 1,

2.0 Vp-p, low impedance

Others

DC In: XLR x 1
DC Out: 4-pin, DC 11V to 17V, Max. 1A
Earphone: Stereo mini jack (x 1)
LENS: 12-pin
ECU: 6-pin, Camera Remote
Wireless Receiver: 25-pin, D-sub female

*The specifications given above were measured by playing back tapes recorded
by the AJ-D410A on standard DVCPRO VTRs.
Weight and dimensions shown are approximate.
Specifications are subject to change without notice.
These products may be subject to export regulations.

SPECIFICATIONS

Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.
Systems Business Group

2-15 Matsuba-cho, Kadoma, Osaka 571-8503
Japan
Tel. [phone] Fax. [phone]

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YH19x6.7KRS

Canon Lens (x19)

YH16x7KRS

Canon Lens (x16)

YH16x7KRS

S14x7.3BRM4

Model No. Rec/Play Time Length

AJ-5P92LP 184 min. 377 m
AJ-P126LP 126 min. 259 m
AJ-P94LP 94 min. 194 m
AJ-P66LP 66 min. 137 m
AJ-P34LP 34 min. 72 m
AJ-CL12LP Cleaning Tape

DVCPRO L Cassette Tape

AJ-VF15 1.5" High-Grade EVF

AJ-VF10 1.5" EVF

AG-VF5 1.5" EVF

AJ-EC3

Extension

Control

Unit

AJ-MH700

Microphone Holder

AJ-B75

AC Adaptor

AU-M402H

Battery Holder

T1 70

Anton/Bauer
AC Adaptor/
Battery Charger

S14x7.3BRM4

Fujinon Lens (x14)

S20x6.4BRM4

Fujinon Lens (x20)