Panasonic AJ- E Inspecting the VTR unit, Tape travel inspection, Earphone and speaker inspection

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Chapter 6 Maintenance and inspections

6-1-3 Inspecting the VTR unit

Perform all the steps outlined in section “1. Tape travel inspection” through section “4. Earphone and speaker inspection” one after the other.

1.Tape travel inspection

1Set the VTR SAVE/STBY switch to SAVE, and check that the VTR SAVE lamp inside the viewfinder lights.

2Set the VTR SAVE/STBY switch to STBY, and check that the VTR SAVE lamp goes off.

3Set the TCG switch to R-RUN.

4Set the DISPLAY switch to CTL.

5Press the unit’s VTR START button, and check that:

The tape reels rotate.

The figure shown on the counter display changes.

The REC lamp inside the viewfinder lights.

The RF and SERVO displays do not appear in the display window.

6Press the unit’s VTR START button again. Check that the tape stops and the REC lamp inside the viewfinder goes off.

7Use the lens VTR button to check the same operations as in steps 5 and 6.

8Press the RESET button, and check that “00:00:00:00” appears on the counter display.

9Set the LIGHT switch to ON, and check that the display window illuminates.

10 Press the REW button, and after the tape has been rewound for a few seconds, press the PLAY/PAUSE button.

Check that the tape is recorded, played back and rewound properly.

11 Press the FF button, and check that the tape is fast forwarded properly.

2.Automatic audio level adjustment function inspection

1 Set the AUDIO SELECT CH1 and CH2 switch to AUTO.

2 Set the AUDIO IN CH1 and CH2 switches to FRONT.

3 Point the microphone connected to the MIC IN jack at a suitable sound source, and check that the changes in the level displays for both CH1 and CH2 reflect the changes in the strength of the sound.

3.Manual audio level adjustment function inspection

1 Set the AUDIO IN CH1 and CH2 switches to FRONT.

2 Set the AUDIO SELECT CH1 and CH2 switch to MAN.

3 Turn the AUDIO LEVEL CH1 and CH2 controls.

Check that when they are turned clockwise, the level displays increase.

4. Earphone and speaker inspection

1 Set the VTR SAVE/STBY switch to STBY.

2 Turn the MONITOR control, and check that the speaker volume changes.

3 Connect the earphones to the PHONES jack.

Check that the sound from the speaker is muted, and that the microphone’s sound is heard in the earphones.

4 Turn the MONITOR control, and check that the earphone volume changes.

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Contents Operating Instructions Model NoLithium Battery $ do not Remove Panel Cover by UnscrewingTo remove the battery/Verwijderen van de batterij Contents Chapter Maintenance Inspections Specifications 106Menu description tables Features of the camera unit Features of the VTR unit System configuration ≥ Dvcpro Ieee 1394 digital input/output connector provided≥ Built-in time code generator/reader ≥ Metadata supportedPower supply and accessory mounting section Audio function section input system FrontRear Audio function section output system Shooting and recording camera unit Shooting and recording VTR unit CAM. Auto Knee onCAM. Auto Knee OFF Bars= Output SEL output signal selection switch Video OUT Character switch? Video OUT video signal output connector @ ECU Remote remote control connectorMenu operation section Time code related section CTLRemaining tape and remaining battery charge Display window and its displaysDisplays relating to the VTR unit’s operations and modes NDF Slave Hold WTime code-related switch settings and display items Mode displaysTCG switch position Display switch Display item Position Displays relating to the time codeViewfinder section Cassette tapes Basic procedures From providing the power supply to loading the cassetteUp to performing the switch settings Procedure for shooting Adjust the white balance3When adjusting the white balance on the spot Tape function buttonsScene-to-scene continuity News REC function SDC615Scene-to-scene continuity during rec-pause Ensuring scene-to-scene continuity at other timesProcedure for shooting in the on modes PRE-RECORDING function SDC905Interval REC function ONE ShotWhen the ONE Shot mode of Interval REC is to When the Interval REC mode is to be exitedProcedure for shooting in the ONE Shot mode Checkpoints common to all Interval REC modesWhen the Retake function is to be exited Retake functionRec-review function Normal playback and playback at different speedsAdjusting the white balance and black balance Adjusting the white balanceWhite balance detection area Output CAMWhen there is no time to adjust the white balance When the white balance cannot be adjusted automaticallyAuto tracking white balance setting White balance memoriesAdjusting the black balance Black balance memoryUse this to execute ABB Setting the electronic shutter Setting the shutter mode and speedShutter modes Viewfinder screen displays relating to the shutterSelecting the recording signals and recording system Setting the synchro scan modeSelecting the recording signals Items to be set and what is setSelecting the audio input signals Adjusting the audio signal recording levelsConcerning what is set Selecting the recording systemSetting the time data Setting the user bitsCTL Vtcg Time Date P-iREC User bit memory functionSetting the internal clock’s date and time RegionSetting the time code Time code when the battery is replacedOperating procedure for external locking Externally locking the time codeSetting the Umid information Concerning the user bit setting during external lockTo release the external lock ExamplesMenu configuration Menu displays on the viewfinder screenBasic menu operations Selecting the user menus To increment the valueTo decrement the value To set an item to on or OFFViewfinder screen status display configuration Viewfinder screen status displaysViewfinder lamp displays Selecting the viewfinder screen display itemsDisplay item What is displayed Status when display appears Mode CheckInformation Allocated to UserButtons White BAL switch Filter positionsCumulative gain DisplayZoom Mode Check Viewfinder screen display selectionZoom Setting the marker displays Setting the camera IDSetting change/adjustment result messages and display modes Mode check screen displays Mode Check button function Checking the return video signal on the viewfinderMarker check screen displays Marker Select button function Menu-driven function setup Setting the User SW Gain switchingSelecting the video output signals Setting items and detailsSetting items and what is set Selecting the F.AUDIO Level control functionFunctions which can be selected Setting the color temperature manually Handling the setup cardData handling Setup card operations Formatting the setup cardSaving the data settings on the card Selecting the file NoSaving the data settings to the selected file Giving a title to the selected fileLoading the data saved on the card Loading the data of the selected fileHow to use the user data Writing the setting data in the user areaLoading the user data How to use the scene file data Writing the setting data used for the scene filesReading 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 How to use the lens file data White BAL switchOperation method without performing File menu operations Supplying the power Attaching the battery and setting the battery typeUsing the Anton Bauer battery pack ReferenceUsing the BP-90 type battery pack Battery holder Label SurfaceConnect here BP-90 type battery case Using the NP-1 type battery pack Using the V-mount type battery packNP-1 type Battery case Attaching the viewfinder and adjusting its position Using an AC power supplyWhen the AJ-B75 AC adapter made by Panasonic is used +12VAttaching the lens Lens socket Lever for Securing the lens Mount capMark Adjusting the lens flange Adjusting the white shading of the lensApprox meters Set the White BAL selector switch to a or B, Storing the lens file data Giving a title to the selected file noReading the lens file data Audio input signal preparations When using the front microphoneWhen using an external microphone When using a wireless receiver When using an audio componentWhen using an externally connected wireless receiver When using a UniSlot wireless receiverAdjusting the position of the shoulder pad Mounting the unit on a tripodAttaching the shoulder belt Detaching the unit from the tripod attachmentConnecting the extension control unit AJ-EC3E Attaching the rain coverAttaching the Front Audio Level control knob Example showing use of the SHAN-RC700 rain coverInspections prior to shooting Preparation for inspectionsInspecting the camera unit Automatic audio level adjustment function inspection Manual audio level adjustment function inspectionInspecting the VTR unit Tape travel inspectionInspection using external microphones Self-diagnosis functionInspections relating to the time code and user bits Maintenance Connectors and signals PushBattery END SlackTape END REC WarningWireless RF HumidServo Battery Near END Error codesError codes 81 to 92 relating to the Dvcpro connector Tape Near ENDEmergency eject EmergencyEject screw Push in and turn atMenu configuration How to open the menusHow to interpret the menu lists System Mode CAMRED Option Mode REC Function On MemoryONE Shot 6SECOutput SEL GenlockINT 26P EXT For1 ROP MatrixColor Correction LOW Setting MID Setting High Setting$ Master Gain Black StrechAdditional DTL Direction=SKIN Tone Area For setting the Master Gamma KNEE/LEVELGamma FlareCamera Settings VF DisplaysZebra pattern display Video levelVF INDICATOR1 VF MarkerUser BOX BARVF INDICATOR2 Mode Check IND7 !LED SAVE&TAPECamera ID Shutter SpeedShutter Select SW Mode User SWSmpte SplitWhite Balance Mode User SW GainFile IrisCard READ/WRITE Card R/W SelectDiagnostic Lens FileSystem Check InitializeBlack Shading White ShadingVTR Function ReviewBATTERY/TAPE Battery SETTING1Data storage Range HYTRON120 Battery SETTING2 END5 MIC/AUDIO1 6 MIC/AUDIO2 7 TC/UBVTR Diag Umid SET/INFOConfig Dflt OptionID MIX INH Video System Analog component outputAudio System Audio Output Connectors Time Code Input ConnectorTime Code Output Connector Other ConnectorsPanasonic Broadcast Europe Panasonic Marketing Europe GmbH