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Panasonic AJ- E operating instructions Maintenance

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Chapter 6 Maintenance and inspections

6-2 Maintenance

6-2-1 Condensation

The water vapor in the air may form as tiny droplets on the head drum when the unit is moved from a cold location to a warm location or used in a very humid place. This phenomenon is known as condensation, and running the tape under these conditions is liable to cause the tape to stick to the drum.

Note the following points:

≥Remove the tape when the unit’s operation is to be started in conditions where condensation may form.

≥Before loading the tape, set the power switch to ON, and check that the HUMID display is not lighted in the display window.

<Note>

For safety reasons, the HUMID display will flash and the drum will rotate for 80 minutes after condensation detection is released.

During this time, the operation buttons cannot be operated.

6-2-5 Replacing the backup battery

The backup battery is already installed when the unit is shipped.

When it has discharged, the “BACK UP BATT EMPTY” display appears for 3 seconds on the viewfinder screen when the POWER switch is set to ON.

Moreover, the time code value of the TCG will be set to “00:00:00:00” and the backup of the time code value will no longer be possible: this means that the backup battery should be replaced.

Consult with your nearest service center, and replace the spent battery with a new battery (CR2032).

6-2-2 Head cleaning

Use the AJ-CL12MP cleaning cassette if the heads need to be cleaned. Take care to read the instructions accompanying the cleaning tape since the video heads may be damaged if the tape is not used in the correct way.

6-2-3 Cleaning inside the viewfinder

≥Do not use thinners or any other solvent to remove dirt.

≥Use a lens cleaner available on the market to wipe the lens.

≥NEVER wipe the mirror.

If dirt or dust has found its way onto the mirror, remove it using an air blower at retail outlets.

6-2-4 Phenomena inherent to CCD cameras

Smear

This phenomenon may occur when very bright subjects are shot.

The faster the electronic shutter speed, the more likely it is that it will occur.

Backup battery

CAUTION:

These servicing instructions are for use by qualified service personnel only. To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not perform any servicing other than that contained in the operating instructions unless you are qualified to do so.

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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 Menu description tables Chapter Maintenance InspectionsSpecifications 106 Features of the camera unit Features of the VTR unit ≥ Built-in time code generator/reader System configuration≥ Dvcpro Ieee 1394 digital input/output connector provided ≥ 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 OFF Shooting and recording VTR unitCAM. Auto Knee on Bars? Video OUT video signal output connector = Output SEL output signal selection switchVideo OUT Character switch @ ECU Remote remote control connectorMenu operation section Time code related section CTLDisplays relating to the VTR unit’s operations and modes Remaining tape and remaining battery chargeDisplay window and its displays NDF Slave Hold WTCG switch position Display switch Display item Position Time code-related switch settings and display itemsMode displays 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 3When adjusting the white balance on the spot Procedure for shootingAdjust the white balance Tape function buttonsScene-to-scene continuity during rec-pause Scene-to-scene continuityNews REC function SDC615 Ensuring scene-to-scene continuity at other timesInterval REC function Procedure for shooting in the on modesPRE-RECORDING function SDC905 ONE ShotProcedure for shooting in the ONE Shot mode When the ONE Shot mode of Interval REC is toWhen the Interval REC mode is to be exited Checkpoints common to all Interval REC modesRec-review function When the Retake function is to be exitedRetake function Normal playback and playback at different speedsWhite balance detection area Adjusting the white balance and black balanceAdjusting the white balance Output CAMAuto tracking white balance setting When there is no time to adjust the white balanceWhen the white balance cannot be adjusted automatically White balance memoriesUse this to execute ABB Adjusting the black balanceBlack balance memory Shutter modes Setting the electronic shutterSetting the shutter mode and speed Viewfinder screen displays relating to the shutterSelecting the recording signals Selecting the recording signals and recording systemSetting the synchro scan mode Items to be set and what is setConcerning what is set Selecting the audio input signalsAdjusting the audio signal recording levels Selecting the recording systemCTL Vtcg Time Date P-iREC Setting the time dataSetting the user bits User bit memory functionSetting the internal clock’s date and time RegionOperating procedure for external locking Setting the time codeTime code when the battery is replaced Externally locking the time codeTo release the external lock Setting the Umid informationConcerning the user bit setting during external lock ExamplesBasic menu operations Menu configurationMenu displays on the viewfinder screen To decrement the value Selecting the user menusTo increment the value To set an item to on or OFFViewfinder lamp displays Viewfinder screen status display configurationViewfinder screen status displays Selecting the viewfinder screen display itemsDisplay item What is displayed Status when display appears Mode CheckButtons InformationAllocated to User Cumulative gain White BAL switchFilter positions 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 Selecting the video output signals Menu-driven function setupSetting the User SW Gain switching 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 Saving the data settings on the card Setup card operationsFormatting the setup 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 fileLoading 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 Using the Anton Bauer battery pack Supplying the powerAttaching the battery and setting the battery type 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 When the AJ-B75 AC adapter made by Panasonic is used Attaching the viewfinder and adjusting its positionUsing an AC power supply +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, Storing the lens file data Giving a title to the selected file noReading the lens file data When using an external microphone Audio input signal preparationsWhen using the front microphone When using an externally connected wireless receiver When using a wireless receiverWhen using an audio component When using a UniSlot wireless receiverAttaching the shoulder belt Adjusting the position of the shoulder padMounting the unit on a tripod Detaching the unit from the tripod attachmentAttaching the Front Audio Level control knob Connecting the extension control unit AJ-EC3EAttaching the rain cover Example showing use of the SHAN-RC700 rain cover Inspecting the camera unit Inspections prior to shooting Preparation for inspections Inspecting the VTR unit Automatic audio level adjustment function inspectionManual audio level adjustment function inspection Tape travel inspectionInspections relating to the time code and user bits Inspection using external microphonesSelf-diagnosis function Maintenance Connectors and signals PushTape END Battery ENDSlack REC WarningServo Wireless RFHumid Error codes 81 to 92 relating to the Dvcpro connector Battery Near ENDError codes Tape Near ENDEject screw Emergency ejectEmergency Push in and turn atHow to interpret the menu lists Menu configurationHow to open the menus RED System ModeCAM Option Mode ONE Shot REC FunctionOn Memory 6SECINT Output SELGenlock 26P EXT For1 ROP MatrixColor Correction LOW Setting $ Master Gain MID SettingHigh Setting Black Strech=SKIN Tone Area Additional DTLDirection Gamma For setting the Master GammaKNEE/LEVEL FlareZebra pattern display Camera SettingsVF Displays Video levelUser BOX VF INDICATOR1VF Marker BAR7 !LED VF INDICATOR2Mode Check IND SAVE&TAPEShutter Select Camera IDShutter Speed Smpte SW ModeUser SW SplitWhite Balance Mode User SW GainCard READ/WRITE FileIris Card R/W SelectSystem Check DiagnosticLens File InitializeVTR Function Black ShadingWhite Shading ReviewData storage Range BATTERY/TAPEBattery SETTING1 HYTRON120 Battery SETTING2 END5 MIC/AUDIO1 6 MIC/AUDIO2 7 TC/UBVTR Diag Umid SET/INFOID MIX INH Config DfltOption Audio System Video SystemAnalog component output Time Code Output Connector Audio Output ConnectorsTime Code Input Connector Other ConnectorsPanasonic Broadcast Europe Panasonic Marketing Europe GmbH

Panasonic AJ- E operating instructions Maintenance