Panasonic AJ- E Self-diagnosis function, Inspection using external microphones

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Chapter 6 Maintenance and inspections

5.Inspection using external microphones

1Connect external microphones to the AUDIO IN CH1 and CH2 jacks.

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

3Set the LINE/MIC/+48V selector switch on the back panel to MIC or +48V in accordance with the external mic’s power supply type.

6-1-4 Self-diagnosis function

Simplified checks can be undertaken on the unit’s system at such times when, for instance, a color video monitor is not available.

Perform menu operations to open the <SYSTEM CHECK> from the MAINTENANCE page. Check the camera output level setting under the COLOR CHECK item.

#< SYSTEM CHECK >

COLOR CHECK :OFF

MIC : Internal power supply mic.

+48V : External power supply mic.

4 Point the microphones at the sound source, and check

 

 

 

 

 

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that the changes in the audio levels displayed on the

 

 

audio level meter of the display window and in the

 

 

viewfinder reflect the changes in the strength of the

Y: 0%

R: 0%

 

sound.

 

G: 0%

 

 

B: 0%

This inspection can also be performed for each channel

 

 

 

by connecting one of the microphones to each channel in

 

 

 

turn.

 

 

 

6.Inspections relating to the time code and user bits

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Set the user bits as required.

For details on the setting procedure, refer to “4-5-1 Setting the user bits.”

Set the time code.

For details on the setting procedure, refer to “4-5-3 Setting the time code.”

3 Set the TCG switch to R-RUN.

4 Press the VTR START button.

Check that the figure on the counter display changes as the tape travels.

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7

Press the VTR START button again.

Check that the tape stops and the figure shown on the counter display stops changing.

Set the TCG switch to F-RUN.

Check that the figure on the counter display changes irrespective of the tape travel.

Set the DISPLAY switch to UB.

Check that pressing the HOLD button advances the display value through the sequence VTCG > DATE > TIME > no display (time zone) > TCG.

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Model No Operating Instructions$ do not Remove Panel Cover by Unscrewing Lithium BatteryTo remove the battery/Verwijderen van de batterij Contents Specifications 106 Chapter Maintenance InspectionsMenu description tables 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 Front Audio function section input systemRear 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 From providing the power supply to loading the cassette Basic proceduresUp to performing the switch settings 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 memoriesBlack balance memory Adjusting the black balanceUse this to execute ABB 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 ExamplesMenu displays on the viewfinder screen Menu configurationBasic menu operations 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 appearsAllocated to User InformationButtons Filter positions White BAL switchCumulative gain DisplayZoom Viewfinder screen display selection Mode CheckZoom Setting the camera ID Setting the marker displaysSetting change/adjustment result messages and display modes Checking the return video signal on the viewfinder Mode check screen displays Mode Check button functionMarker check screen displays Marker Select button function Setting the User SW Gain switching Menu-driven function setupSelecting the video output signals Setting items and detailsSelecting the F.AUDIO Level control function Setting items and what is setFunctions which can be selected Handling the setup card Setting the color temperature manuallyData handling 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 cardWriting the setting data in the user area How to use the user dataLoading the user data Writing the setting data used for the scene files How to use the scene file dataReading 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 White BAL switch How to use the lens file dataOperation method without performing File menu operations Attaching the battery and setting the battery type Supplying the powerUsing the Anton Bauer battery pack ReferenceBattery holder Label Surface Using the BP-90 type battery packConnect here BP-90 type battery case Using the V-mount type battery pack Using the NP-1 type battery packNP-1 type Battery case Using an AC power supply Attaching the viewfinder and adjusting its positionWhen the AJ-B75 AC adapter made by Panasonic is used +12VLens socket Lever for Securing the lens Mount cap Attaching the lensMark Adjusting the white shading of the lens Adjusting the lens flangeApprox meters 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 the front microphone Audio input signal preparationsWhen using an external 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 attachment Attaching the rain cover Connecting the extension control unit AJ-EC3E Attaching the Front Audio Level control knob Example showing use of the SHAN-RC700 rain coverPreparation for inspections Inspections prior to shootingInspecting the camera unit Manual audio level adjustment function inspection Automatic audio level adjustment function inspectionInspecting the VTR unit Tape travel inspectionSelf-diagnosis function Inspection using external microphonesInspections relating to the time code and user bits Maintenance Push Connectors and signalsSlack Battery ENDTape END REC WarningHumid Wireless RFServo 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 open the menus Menu configurationHow to interpret the menu lists CAM System ModeRED 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 StrechDirection Additional DTL=SKIN Tone Area 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 Speed Camera IDShutter Select 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 ReviewBattery SETTING1 BATTERY/TAPEData storage Range HYTRON120 END Battery SETTING25 MIC/AUDIO1 7 TC/UB 6 MIC/AUDIO2Umid SET/INFO VTR DiagOption Config DfltID MIX INH Analog component output Video SystemAudio System Time Code Input Connector Audio Output ConnectorsTime Code Output Connector Other ConnectorsPanasonic Broadcast Europe Panasonic Marketing Europe GmbH
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