Panasonic AJ- E operating instructions Inspections prior to shooting, Preparation for inspections

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Chapter 6 Maintenance and inspections

6-1 Inspections prior to shooting

Before setting off for a shooting session, perform the following inspections to verify that the system is functioning correctly. It is recommended that a color video monitor be used to check the images.

6-1-1 Preparation for inspections

1 Insert a fully charged battery.

2 Set the POWER switch to ON, and check that the HUMID display has not come on and that at least 5 segments of the BATTERY display are lighted.

≥If the HUMID display has come on, wait until it goes off.

≥If fewer than 5 segments of the BATTERY display have lighted, replace the battery with one having an adequate charge.

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3 Check that there are no cables near the cassette holder or top panel, and then press the EJECT button to open the cassette holder.

4 After checking the following points, insert the cassette tape and close the cassette holder.

≥The cassette tape must not be set to the accidental erasure prevention mode.

≥There must be no tape slack.

≥The tape must be free from condensation.

6-1-2 Inspecting the camera unit

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Set the zoom to the motorized zoom mode, and check its

 

 

operations in this mode.

 

 

Check that the image changes when the zoom is set to

 

 

the telephoto and wide-angle positions.

 

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Set the zoom to the manual zoom mode, and check its

 

 

operations in this mode.

 

 

Turn the manual zoom lever, and check that the image

 

 

changes when the zoom is set to the telephoto and wide-

 

 

angle positions.

 

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Set the aperture to the auto adjustment mode, point the

 

lens at some objects with different brightness levels, and

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check that the auto aperture adjustment works.

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Set the aperture to the manual adjustment mode, turn the

 

 

 

aperture ring, and check that the manual aperture is

 

 

adjusted.

 

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While holding down the auto instantaneous aperture

 

 

adjustment button, point the lens at some objects with

 

different brightness levels, and check that the auto instantaneous aperture adjustment function works.

6 Return the aperture to the auto adjustment mode, switch

the GAIN switch setting to L, M and H, and check that:

≥The aperture is adjusted for objects of the same brightness level in tandem with the switching of the gain setting.

≥The gain displayed on the viewfinder screen is switched in tandem with the switching of the gain setting.

7 When a lens with an extender has been installed, set the extender to the operating position, and check that it works properly.

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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 ≥ Metadata supported System configuration≥ Dvcpro Ieee 1394 digital input/output connector provided ≥ Built-in time code generator/readerPower supply and accessory mounting section Rear Audio function section input systemFront Audio function section output system Shooting and recording camera unit Bars Shooting and recording VTR unitCAM. Auto Knee on CAM. Auto Knee OFF@ ECU Remote remote control connector = Output SEL output signal selection switchVideo OUT Character switch ? Video OUT video signal output connectorMenu operation section CTL Time code related sectionNDF Slave Hold W Remaining tape and remaining battery chargeDisplay window and its displays Displays relating to the VTR unit’s operations and modesDisplays relating to the time code Time code-related switch settings and display itemsMode displays TCG switch position Display switch Display item PositionViewfinder section Cassette tapes Up to performing the switch settings Basic proceduresFrom providing the power supply to loading the cassette Tape function buttons Procedure for shootingAdjust the white balance 3When adjusting the white balance on the spotEnsuring scene-to-scene continuity at other times Scene-to-scene continuityNews REC function SDC615 Scene-to-scene continuity during rec-pauseONE Shot Procedure for shooting in the on modesPRE-RECORDING function SDC905 Interval REC functionCheckpoints common to all Interval REC modes When the ONE Shot mode of Interval REC is toWhen the Interval REC mode is to be exited Procedure for shooting in the ONE Shot modeNormal playback and playback at different speeds When the Retake function is to be exitedRetake function Rec-review functionOutput CAM Adjusting the white balance and black balanceAdjusting the white balance White balance detection areaWhite balance memories When there is no time to adjust the white balanceWhen the white balance cannot be adjusted automatically Auto tracking white balance settingUse this to execute ABB Adjusting the black balanceBlack balance memory Viewfinder screen displays relating to the shutter Setting the electronic shutterSetting the shutter mode and speed Shutter modesItems to be set and what is set Selecting the recording signals and recording systemSetting the synchro scan mode Selecting the recording signalsSelecting the recording system Selecting the audio input signalsAdjusting the audio signal recording levels Concerning what is setUser bit memory function Setting the time dataSetting the user bits CTL Vtcg Time Date P-iRECRegion Setting the internal clock’s date and timeExternally locking the time code Setting the time codeTime code when the battery is replaced Operating procedure for external lockingExamples Setting the Umid informationConcerning the user bit setting during external lock To release the external lockBasic menu operations Menu configurationMenu displays on the viewfinder screen To set an item to on or OFF Selecting the user menusTo increment the value To decrement the valueSelecting the viewfinder screen display items Viewfinder screen status display configurationViewfinder screen status displays Viewfinder lamp displaysMode Check Display item What is displayed Status when display appearsButtons InformationAllocated to User Display White BAL switchFilter positions Cumulative gainZoom 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 items and details Menu-driven function setupSetting the User SW Gain switching Selecting the video output signalsFunctions 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 Selecting the file No Setup card operationsFormatting the setup card Saving the data settings on the cardGiving 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 Reference Supplying the powerAttaching the battery and setting the battery type Using the Anton Bauer battery packConnect 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 +12V Attaching the viewfinder and adjusting its positionUsing an AC power supply When the AJ-B75 AC adapter made by Panasonic is usedMark 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 a UniSlot wireless receiver When using a wireless receiverWhen using an audio component When using an externally connected wireless receiverDetaching the unit from the tripod attachment Adjusting the position of the shoulder padMounting the unit on a tripod Attaching the shoulder beltExample showing use of the SHAN-RC700 rain cover Connecting the extension control unit AJ-EC3EAttaching the rain cover Attaching the Front Audio Level control knobInspecting the camera unit Inspections prior to shootingPreparation for inspections Tape travel inspection Automatic audio level adjustment function inspectionManual audio level adjustment function inspection Inspecting the VTR unitInspections relating to the time code and user bits Inspection using external microphonesSelf-diagnosis function Maintenance Push Connectors and signalsREC Warning Battery ENDSlack Tape ENDServo Wireless RFHumid Tape Near END Battery Near ENDError codes Error codes 81 to 92 relating to the Dvcpro connectorPush in and turn at Emergency ejectEmergency Eject screwHow to interpret the menu lists Menu configurationHow to open the menus RED System ModeCAM Option Mode 6SEC REC FunctionOn Memory ONE Shot26P EXT For Output SELGenlock INTMatrix 1 ROPColor Correction LOW Setting Black Strech MID SettingHigh Setting $ Master Gain=SKIN Tone Area Additional DTLDirection Flare For setting the Master GammaKNEE/LEVEL GammaVideo level Camera SettingsVF Displays Zebra pattern displayBAR VF INDICATOR1VF Marker User BOXSAVE&TAPE VF INDICATOR2Mode Check IND 7 !LEDShutter Select Camera IDShutter Speed Split SW ModeUser SW SmpteUser SW Gain White Balance ModeCard R/W Select FileIris Card READ/WRITEInitialize DiagnosticLens File System CheckReview Black ShadingWhite Shading VTR FunctionData 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 Other Connectors Audio Output ConnectorsTime Code Input Connector Time Code Output ConnectorPanasonic Broadcast Europe Panasonic Marketing Europe GmbH
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