Panasonic AJ-SD965 manual Video head cleaning, Condensation, Maintenance, Attaching the dust cover

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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. However, 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:

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

O 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 occurs in the unit, “E-20” will flash on the counter display and the cassette will be automatically ejected.

Leave the unit with the power on until “E-20” is cleared from the display.

Maintenance

Before starting any maintenance work, switch the power to OFF and, holding the plug, unplug the cord from the socket.

Use a soft cloth to clean the outside of the unit.

For stubborn dirt or stains, wipe the unit with a cloth that has been lightly dampened with well-diluted kitchen detergent and wrung out thoroughly.

After wiping off the dirt with the damp cloth, finish it off with a dry cloth.

Attaching the dust cover

Dust cover

Screws

<Note>

Do not use alcohol, benzene, thinners or any other solvents as they may affect the color of external parts or damage the unit’s coating.

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Contents Operating Instructions Model No. AJOperating precaution $ this Equipment Must be GroundedIt also Contains Lead Some Components Contents IntroductionFeatures Features Parts and their functions Front panelParts and their functions Recorder Player and Recorder buttonsPlayer Search buttonPreview ReviewVideo AudioWhen the Audio MIX switch is set to 1&2 Audio MIX switchWhen the Audio MIX switch is set to 3&4 Unity RECVAR Local PresetRemote RegenShift button TC PresetMenu Display panel Edit REC REC INHIN/OUT Rear panelOUT Cmonitor OUT connectors Parallel Remote connectorAnalog Audio OUT connectors = Signal GND terminalRecorder ConnectionsSource machine OFFConnections with editing controller ConnectionsIN/OUT Cassettes TapesConsumer-use DV and Dvcam cassettes XL cassettesJog mode Jog/ShuttleAssemble Manual editingPreroll InsertWhen using the AJ-SD965 as the player Switch settings and adjustmentsWhen using the AJ-SD965 as the recorder Automatic editing deck-to-deckAssem Selecting the editing modeAutomatic editing deck-to-deck Match frame processing functionHow to calculate the duration Checking and previewing edit pointsModifying edit points Re-registering an edit pointRetry function Executing and reviewing automatic editingPost-rolling Auto tag function recorder sideAudio split editing Between the video in and OUT points Audio split editing$ Duration display Between the audio in and OUT points$ Releasing variable memory mode Variable memory editing operation procedure$ Selecting the variable memory mode Variable memory editingOperations using the PF buttons Registering setup items in the PF buttonsPF Programmable Function functions Changing the settings Setup initial settingsChanging the file Setup menusSetting and releasing the lock mode SystemLock mode can be set Counter display Setup menusLock mode can be set Loading user filesSaving user files Menu screenSystem menu Local SYS H OffsetSYS SC/H BrightUser menu BasicChara Type Chara H-POSChara V-POS SYS FormatOperation Memory stop function Eject SW INH REC INH LampEject Lamp Interface Edit Confi Edit Edit RPLCE4Edit Rplcec AUD EditTape Protect Time Code TC OUT ADV Vitc OUTSBC EditOUT Vsync YC SEP ModeINT SG Mute SELSetup ESR ModeCCR Mode CmpstCC REC Wide SelectINT Umid RECUmid GEN Umid POSCH3 in LV CH1 in LVCH2 in LV CH4 in LVCUE REC CUE Moni CH SELPCM PB FadeREC PT Mute User menu AudioDV PB ATT CUE OUT Moni CH MON Auto SELREC LINE1 BlankADD Line REC LINE2REC LINE4 REC LINE3Teletext SEL Number of lines which can be set for Teletext LCD Time code Setting the internal time codeTime code/user bit User bitLTC Setting the external time codeTime code/user bit VitcCharacters displayed Operation modeSuperimpose screen Display positionExternal synchronization of video output signals Internal synchronizationVideo output signals and servo reference signal Servo reference signalAudio V fade function Audio signal aFade is performed instantaneously to eliminate the noise Monitor output channel Printed circuit boardAudio recording channel F1 board AudioInner member Rack mountingRack-mounting adaptors Standard rack Fasten it to the rack with set screwsCondensation Video head cleaningMaintenance Attaching the dust cover$ Displaying the Diag menu Error messagesDiag menu $ Warning information display$ Displaying the Hours Meter information Error messages$ Umid information display No RF High Error RateFAN Stop Servo not LockedError messages Reel Torque VTR Stop ErrorReel Rota VTR Stop TOO Fast Torque ERR VTR StopConnector specifications Hardware specificationsExternal interface specifications RS-232C interfaceCommunication parameters Software specifications ProtocolRS-232C interface Send format controller PC 5 VTR$ When the communication has terminated normally Error code tableReturn format VTR 5 controller PC Command table $ Commands relating to operation controlRequest $ Commands relating to inquiriesCTL/TC Data STX QCD ETX StatusRemote IN/OUT Connector signalsRemote OUT RS-232C Connector signalsSUB 25-pin crossover cable supported $Digital video Specifications$Video input connector $Digital IN/Analog component OUTSpecifications Other Input/Output ConnectorsMemo Western Zone Panasonic Broadcast & Television Systems CompanyEastern Zone Technical Support