Panasonic AJ- E Display window and its displays, Remaining tape and remaining battery charge

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Chapter 2 Parts and their functions

2-6 Warning/status display section

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1Back tally lamp

When the back tally switch 2 is set to ON, this lamp serves the same function as the front tally lamp in the viewfinder.

2Back tally switch

This is used to control the unit’s back tally lamp 1 and rear tally lamp 6.

ON : The back tally lamp and rear tally lamp operate.

OFF : The back tally lamp and rear tally lamp do not operate.

3WARNING lamp

When a problem of some form or other occurs within the VTR unit, this lamp flashes or lights.

4LIGHT switch

This controls the lighting of the display window.

Each time it is pressed, the lighting of the display window 5 is set in turn from on to off or vice versa.

5Display window

This displays the alarms, remaining battery charge, audio levels, time data, etc. relating to the VTR unit.

6Rear TALLY lamp

When the back tally switch 2 is set to ON, this lamp operates in exactly the same way as the back tally lamp.

2-7 Display window and its displays

Remaining tape and remaining battery charge and

audio channel level displays

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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. Each time the number of minutes set for the segments elapses, one segment is cleared.

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Remaining battery charge display

If a battery with a digital display (% display) is used, all 7 segments up to the “F” position light when the 70% or more of the battery charge remains.

When there is less than 70% of the battery charge remaining, the segments go out one by one in sequence every time the remaining charge drops by 10%. It is also possible to set all 7 segments to light at a 100% battery charge by selecting 100% as the setting for BATT REMAIN FULL on the <BATTERY/TAPE> screen of the VTR menu.

Audio channel level meter

SDC905 When the MONITOR SELECT CH1/2OCH3/4 switch is set to CH1/2, numbers 1 and 2 indicating the audio channels appear, and the CH1 and CH2 audio levels are displayed. Conversely, when it is set to CH3/4, numbers 3 and 4 indicating the audio channels appear, and the CH3 and CH4 audio levels are displayed.

Displays relating to the VTR unit’s operations and modes

Error code display

(for details, refer to “6-3 Warning system”)

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Warning displays

RF: Clogged video head

SERVO: Servo disturbance

HUMID: Formation of condensation on the head drum

SLACK: Problem in tape take-up

For details, refer to “6-3 Warning system.”

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Contents Model No Operating Instructions$ do not Remove Panel Cover by Unscrewing Lithium BatteryTo remove the battery/Verwijderen van de batterij Contents Menu description tables Chapter Maintenance InspectionsSpecifications 106 Features of the camera unit Features of the VTR unit ≥ Dvcpro Ieee 1394 digital input/output connector provided System configuration≥ Built-in time code generator/reader ≥ Metadata supportedPower supply and accessory mounting section Rear Audio function section input systemFront Audio function section output system Shooting and recording camera unit CAM. Auto Knee on Shooting and recording VTR unitCAM. Auto Knee OFF BarsVideo OUT Character switch = Output SEL output signal selection switch? Video OUT video signal output connector @ ECU Remote remote control connectorMenu operation section CTL Time code related sectionDisplay window and its displays Remaining tape and remaining battery chargeDisplays relating to the VTR unit’s operations and modes NDF Slave Hold WMode displays Time code-related switch settings and display itemsTCG switch position Display switch Display item Position Displays relating to the time codeViewfinder section Cassette tapes Up to performing the switch settings Basic proceduresFrom providing the power supply to loading the cassette Adjust the white balance Procedure for shooting3When adjusting the white balance on the spot Tape function buttonsNews REC function SDC615 Scene-to-scene continuityScene-to-scene continuity during rec-pause Ensuring scene-to-scene continuity at other timesPRE-RECORDING function SDC905 Procedure for shooting in the on modesInterval REC function ONE ShotWhen the Interval REC mode is to be exited When the ONE Shot mode of Interval REC is toProcedure for shooting in the ONE Shot mode Checkpoints common to all Interval REC modesRetake function When the Retake function is to be exitedRec-review function Normal playback and playback at different speedsAdjusting the white balance Adjusting the white balance and black balanceWhite balance detection area Output CAMWhen the white balance cannot be adjusted automatically When there is no time to adjust the white balanceAuto tracking white balance setting White balance memoriesUse this to execute ABB Adjusting the black balanceBlack balance memory Setting the shutter mode and speed Setting the electronic shutterShutter modes Viewfinder screen displays relating to the shutterSetting the synchro scan mode Selecting the recording signals and recording systemSelecting the recording signals Items to be set and what is setAdjusting the audio signal recording levels Selecting the audio input signalsConcerning what is set Selecting the recording systemSetting the user bits Setting the time dataCTL Vtcg Time Date P-iREC User bit memory functionRegion Setting the internal clock’s date and timeTime code when the battery is replaced Setting the time codeOperating procedure for external locking Externally locking the time codeConcerning the user bit setting during external lock Setting the Umid informationTo release the external lock ExamplesBasic menu operations Menu configurationMenu displays on the viewfinder screen To increment the value Selecting the user menusTo decrement the value To set an item to on or OFFViewfinder screen status displays Viewfinder screen status display configurationViewfinder lamp displays Selecting the viewfinder screen display itemsMode Check Display item What is displayed Status when display appearsButtons InformationAllocated to User Filter positions White BAL switchCumulative gain DisplayZoom Zoom Mode CheckViewfinder screen display selection Setting change/adjustment result messages and display modes Setting the marker displaysSetting the camera ID Marker check screen displays Marker Select button function Mode check screen displays Mode Check button functionChecking the return video signal on the viewfinder Setting the User SW Gain switching Menu-driven function setupSelecting the video output signals Setting items and detailsFunctions which can be selected Setting items and what is setSelecting the F.AUDIO Level control function Data handling Setting the color temperature manuallyHandling the setup card Formatting the setup card Setup card operationsSaving the data settings on the card Selecting the file NoGiving a title to the selected file Saving the data settings to the selected fileLoading the data of the selected file Loading the data saved on the cardLoading the user data How to use the user dataWriting the setting data in the user area Reading the setting data used for the scene files How to use the scene file dataWriting the setting data used for the scene files Scene Read User Data # Scene SEL Write Reset # Read Scene Read User Data Scene SEL Write Reset Operation method without performing File menu operations How to use the lens file dataWhite BAL switch Attaching the battery and setting the battery type Supplying the powerUsing the Anton Bauer battery pack ReferenceConnect here BP-90 type battery case Using the BP-90 type battery packBattery holder Label Surface NP-1 type Battery case Using the NP-1 type battery packUsing the V-mount type battery pack Using an AC power supply Attaching the viewfinder and adjusting its positionWhen the AJ-B75 AC adapter made by Panasonic is used +12VMark Attaching the lensLens socket Lever for Securing the lens Mount cap Approx meters Adjusting the lens flangeAdjusting the white shading of the lens Set the White BAL selector switch to a or B, Giving a title to the selected file no Storing the lens file dataReading the lens file data When using an external microphone Audio input signal preparationsWhen using the front microphone When using an audio component When using a wireless receiverWhen using an externally connected wireless receiver When using a UniSlot wireless receiverMounting the unit on a tripod Adjusting the position of the shoulder padAttaching the shoulder belt Detaching the unit from the tripod attachmentAttaching the rain cover Connecting the extension control unit AJ-EC3EAttaching the Front Audio Level control knob Example showing use of the SHAN-RC700 rain coverInspecting the camera unit Inspections prior to shootingPreparation for inspections Manual audio level adjustment function inspection Automatic audio level adjustment function inspectionInspecting the VTR unit Tape travel inspectionInspections relating to the time code and user bits Inspection using external microphonesSelf-diagnosis function Maintenance Push Connectors and signalsSlack Battery ENDTape END REC WarningServo Wireless RFHumid Error codes Battery Near ENDError codes 81 to 92 relating to the Dvcpro connector Tape Near ENDEmergency Emergency ejectEject screw Push in and turn atHow to interpret the menu lists Menu configurationHow to open the menus RED System ModeCAM Option Mode On Memory REC FunctionONE Shot 6SECGenlock Output SELINT 26P EXT ForMatrix 1 ROPColor Correction LOW Setting High Setting MID Setting$ Master Gain Black Strech=SKIN Tone Area Additional DTLDirection KNEE/LEVEL For setting the Master GammaGamma FlareVF Displays Camera SettingsZebra pattern display Video levelVF Marker VF INDICATOR1User BOX BARMode Check IND VF INDICATOR27 !LED SAVE&TAPEShutter Select Camera IDShutter Speed User SW SW ModeSmpte SplitUser SW Gain White Balance ModeIris FileCard READ/WRITE Card R/W SelectLens File DiagnosticSystem Check InitializeWhite Shading Black ShadingVTR Function ReviewData storage Range BATTERY/TAPEBattery SETTING1 HYTRON120 END Battery SETTING25 MIC/AUDIO1 7 TC/UB 6 MIC/AUDIO2Umid SET/INFO VTR DiagID MIX INH Config DfltOption Audio System Video SystemAnalog component output Time Code Input Connector Audio Output ConnectorsTime Code Output Connector Other ConnectorsPanasonic Broadcast Europe Panasonic Marketing Europe GmbH