Panasonic AJ-HD150FE operating instructions Video head cleaning, Condensation, Maintenance

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Video head cleaning

This unit is	equipped with	an auto head cleaning function which automatically reduces the
amount of	dirt on the	video heads. In	order to	maximize the	unit’s	reliability, it is
recommended	that the video heads be cleaned as and when appropriate.
For further	details on how to actually clean		the heads,	consult with	one of our	service
companies or	with your dealer.

Condensation

Condensation occurs due to the same principle involved when droplets of water form on a window pane of a heated room. It occurs when the unit or tape is moved between places where the temperature or humidity varies greatly or when, for instance:

•It is moved to a very humid place full of steam or a room immediately after it has been heated up.

•It is suddenly moved from a cold location to a hot or humid location.

When moving the unit to locations such as these, leave it standing for about 10 minutes rather than switching on the power immediately.

If condensation has formed on or in the unit, the AUTO OFF lamp lights and the cassette tape is automatically ejected.

Keep the power supplied and simply wait until the AUTO OFF lamp goes off.

Ii is recommended that the video heads be cleaned after the AUTO OFF lamp went off. It is recommended that the video head be cleaned after the AUTO OFF lamp went off.

∫Maintenance

Before proceeding with maintenance, be absolutely sure to set the power switch to OFF and take hold of the power plug and unplug it from the power outlet.

Use a soft cloth to clean the cabinet. To clean off dirt, use a cloth moistened with water. Remove the dirt, and take up any remaining moisture using a dry cloth.

To remove stubborn dirt, dilute some kitchen detergent, dip a cloth into the solution, wring it out well, and wipe. In the same way, after having removed the dirt, take up any remaining moisture using a dry cloth.

<Note>

Do not use alcohol, benzine, paint thinners or other such solvents. They can discolour the external parts surfaces or remove the paint.

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Contents Digital HD Video Cassette Recorder Operating InstructionsHow to replace the fuse For your safetyANY 13 AMP Socket Operating precaution Contents Features General and FeaturesChannel high-sound-quality digital audio Menu-driven setupTime codes Multi-functional interfacesFront panel Controls and their functionsFront Panel Top Section Front Panel Centre Section TAPE/EE switch Stop mode TC/CTL switchTC/UB switch INT/EXT switchRemote lamp REMOTE/LOCAL switchSHTL/SLOW switch Jog modeA IN/SET/OUT a OUT buttons Preroll buttonAuto Edit button PREVIEW/REVIEW buttonsSCH lamp Counter display areaCassette inserted display lamp Dvcpro format 25 Mbps/50 Mbps cassette play display lamp` Metre FULL/FINE selector switch Headphones jackVolume control Monitor Select switchesIndicated on the Warning screen are the warning Front Panel Bottom SectionSET button Diag buttonFuse holder Connector areaPower mains socket Signal GND terminalCUE OUT connector Time Code in connectorTime Code OUT connector CUE in connectorDigital Audio IN/OUT connector ? SD REF in connectors and 75-ohm termination switchHD REF OUT connector SD REF OUT connectorItems which can be registered Operations using the front panel bottom controlsRegistration method Press it When registering setup menu itemsWhen registering VTR statuses Example of the menu displayed for registering VTR statusesProg Menu 1 to 4 buttons Cancel buttonAre reset to the factory settings Cancel button This is for cancelling the reset operationVTR status displays Operations using the front panel top controlsRegistered menu item displays Entering the setting How to change a registered menu settingCancelling the change Name of registration VTR status item tableMenu item Description of display Connections Set the Control switch on the front panel to LocalComposite Video OUT3 Tapes Cassette Switching on the power/inserting the cassetteStill Timer Setting STOP/STAND by modeLights and the tape stops travelling Level controls Pushed in unity value 1Selecting video/audio input signals2Adjusting the audio level RecordingPlayback Jog/shuttle Jog mode Shuttle modeFor insert editing Select the editing modeManual editing Select the editing channelPreroll Deck to deck Automatic editingSet the Power switch to on Switch settings and adjustmentsWhen the unit is used as the recorder When the unit is used as the playerSelecting the editing mode Match frame processing function Entering the edit pointsNegative duration function Calculating the duration Checking the edit points2Resetting either the edit in or OUT point 1Resetting both the edit in and OUT pointsModifying the edit points Preview Auto tag editing Executing automatic editingPostroll Retry functionReview Modifying the edit points Audio split editingEntering the edit points Deleting the edit pointsOperations Displaying the audio split edit pointsCueing up the tape to the edit points Duration displayExpansion mode selection status Expansion mode execution using the MODE/SEL buttonExpansion mode selection status Normal modeRegistering the cue points Selecting the Multi CUE modeMulti CUE function Editing channelsOperations Mode displaySearch display Display mode selection mark Description of displays¢ 1 on Search point and registration point operationsSearch point operations Example of LED display# CUE 7 # CUE Operations on the same selected page page Mode = ManuRegistering cue points # CUE¢¢ appears as the registration pointer display Search operations When registering cue points using numbersResetting the registration points individually Deleting registered pointsIC Card IC Card mode selectionIC Card function OutlineExecute status Display Description of DisplayDisplayed during the period of execution F O M a Description of Operation3 4 File selectionVariable memory function Variable memory playback operation procedureVariable memory mode selection Variable memory functionVariable memory editing operation procedure Description of Menu Error LOG functionError LOG mode selection Setup menu No.015 Auto StepTime code display Operation mode displayDescription of Operations Are displayedSETUP-MENU Init SET YESPLAY/NOSTOP Setup default settingsChanging the settings Search dial should be used in jog mode if at all possibleEach user file contains the following items Setup menusChanging the file System UserPress the Menu button Setting and releasing the lock modeExcept No. A00 Load and No. A01 Save Settings can be lockedLoading a user file Turn the search dial and move the cursorSaving a user file Automatic loading of user file when the power is turned onSystem menu Setting DescriptionVideo output signal adjustments Control matrix of the adjustments is shown belowSDI SYS SYS HSYS SC VO SYSMenu + The audio output phase is delayed from the video output0100 0200 100Basic User menuDMY DisplayYMD MDYManual Dvcam Format in tape playbackSYS Format ManualSdref OUT REFInput HdrefOperation Memory stop function Lamp FRZ ModeSOF&EJ REC INHMode Rota ModeInterface Port Local 50PMaster IN/OUTEdit SettingEdit JOG FWDJOG REV PostrollCH1+CH2 RPLCE4Rplcec Tape Protect Time Code Vaux video auxiliary data area SBC sub code data areaVideo HD SDI OUT ENHVideo OUT SD SDI OUT Video OUT AUT O ADD22LADD21L ADD20LLine Audio AES DigiCH8 CH5CH6 CH7MIX L CH1 CUEFade AUDLinear Moni SEL Moni CHAUTO11 MON AutoAUD VR REC PTMenu Alone. In addition, Time code/user bitTime code User bitSetting the external time code TC switch Setting the internal time codeRecording internal/external time codes Reproducing the time code/user bit Place the unit in the stop mode Set the TC/CTL button to TCDisplay position Operation modeSuperimpose screen Characters displayedMonitor output channel Recording track Recording signalAudio recording channel and monitor output selection Audio recording channelRack-mounting adapters Rack mountingMaintenance Video head cleaningCondensation This display the VTR information Error messagesDiag menu Displaying the Diag menuPriority Monitor display Displaying the Hours Meter informationItem No Description Priority Display DescriptionEject Table of Auto OFF Error messagesCounter display Monitor display StopIs detected or if an abnormal current flowing to ForIf the supply reel motor should rotate at an abnormally If an abnormal torque applied to the supply reel motorIntroduction Hardware specificationsExternal interface specifications RS-232C interfaceCommunication parametres Software specificationsOutline of send procedure from controller ProtocolACK Error code tableWhen the communication has terminated abnormally Nack Return format VTROperation Message Command tableCommands relating to operation control Notes Supplementary notesOFF Standby STX OBN ETX STX OSR ETXReverse Standby STX OBF ETXSend command Commands relating to inquiries NotesOperation CLS Microsoft QuickBASIC sample programmeSignal Pin No Connector signalsPin No. Signal Pin No SignalRS-232C Remote 25-pin D-SUB crossover cable supported SignalPin No Impedance SW Printed circuit boardF1 board Audio Input This sets the CH1 audio inputYES SpecificationsVideo input connector Video Output ConnectorCue Track Audio Input ConnectorAudio Output Connector Digital AudioPanasonic Broadcast Europe GmbH Panasonic Broadcast EuropeHagenauer Str , 65203 Wiesbaden-Biebrich Deutschland Tel