Panasonic AJ- E operating instructions Slack, Battery END, Tape END, REC Warning

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Chapter 6 Maintenance and inspections

6-3 Warning system

6-3-1 Warning description tables

When an error or a problem is detected immediately after the power is turned on or while an operation is underway, the WARNING lamp and lamps inside the viewfinder serve to alert the user.

<Note>

Items are displayed in the following sequence of priority: WARNING lamp > tally lamp > warnings inside the viewfinder. The display accords with this sequence when more than one error has occurred at the same time. However, WIRELESS RF may not be displayed depending on the menu setting selected.

1. SLACK

Indications on LCD screen

“SLACK” appears and an error code flashes.

 

 

WARNING lamp

Flashes four times a second.

 

 

Tally lamp

Flashes four times a second.

 

 

Viewfinder

“SLACK” appears and an error code lights up.

 

 

Alarm

Sounds continuously.

 

 

Warning description

Motor, solenoid or other mechanism-related

 

trouble, etc.

 

 

VTR unit operation

Operation is stopped. Power is turned off if

 

solenoid trouble has been detected.

 

 

Corrective action

Check “6-3-2 Error codes,” and consult your

 

nearest service center.

 

 

2. BATTERY END

Indications on LCD screen

The bar display that shows the remaining battery

 

charge starts flashing.

 

 

WARNING lamp

Lights.

 

 

Tally lamp

Flashes once a second.

 

 

Viewfinder

BATT LED lights.

 

 

Alarm

Sounds continuously.

 

 

Warning description

The battery charge is now depleted.

 

 

VTR unit operation

All operations are stopped, and the tape is

 

unloaded. Only cassette tape eject is accepted.

 

 

Corrective action

Replace the battery.

 

 

3. TAPE END

Indications on LCD screen

The bar display that shows the remaining tape

 

amount starts flashing.

 

 

WARNING lamp

Lights (during stop and standby OFF).

 

 

Tally lamp

Flashes four times a second (during stop and

 

standby OFF).

 

 

Viewfinder

“= END” flashes (during stop and standby OFF).

 

 

Alarm

Sounds continuously (during stop and standby

 

OFF).

 

 

Warning description

The tape has come to its end.

 

 

VTR unit operation

Operation is stopped during recording, playback

 

and fast forwarding.

 

 

Corrective action

Rewind the tape or replace the cassette tape.

 

 

4. REC WARNING

Indications on LCD screen

The code 11 display lights.

 

 

WARNING lamp

Flashes four times a second (for at least 3

 

seconds during recording).

 

 

Tally lamp

Flashes four times a second (for at least 3

 

seconds during recording).

 

 

Viewfinder

REC WARNING display lights (for at least 3

 

seconds during recording).

 

 

Alarm

Sounds four times a second (for at least 3

 

seconds during recording).

 

 

Warning description

Problem with the recording control signal.

 

 

VTR unit operation

Recording continues but the signals may not be

 

recorded correctly while the warning remains

 

displayed.

 

 

Corrective action

Rewind the tape or replace the cassette tape.

 

 

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Operating Instructions Model NoLithium Battery $ do not Remove Panel Cover by UnscrewingTo 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 System configuration ≥ Dvcpro Ieee 1394 digital input/output connector provided≥ 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 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 From providing the power supply to loading the cassette Basic proceduresUp 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 memoriesBlack balance memory Adjusting the black balanceUse 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 displays on the viewfinder screen Menu configurationBasic 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 CheckAllocated to User InformationButtons White BAL switch Filter positionsCumulative 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 Menu-driven function setup Setting the User SW Gain switchingSelecting 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 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 fileWriting 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 Supplying the power Attaching the battery and setting the battery typeUsing 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 Attaching the viewfinder and adjusting its position Using an AC power supplyWhen 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, Storing the lens file data Giving a title to the selected file noReading the lens file data When using the front microphone Audio input signal preparationsWhen 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 coverPreparation for inspections Inspections prior to shootingInspecting the camera unit Automatic audio level adjustment function inspection Manual audio level adjustment function inspectionInspecting the VTR unit Tape travel inspection Self-diagnosis function Inspection using external microphones Inspections relating to the time code and user bits Maintenance Connectors and signals PushBattery END SlackTape END REC WarningHumid Wireless RFServo Battery Near END Error codesError codes 81 to 92 relating to the Dvcpro connector Tape Near ENDEmergency eject EmergencyEject screw Push in and turn atHow to open the menus Menu configurationHow to interpret the menu lists CAM System ModeRED 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 StrechDirection Additional DTL=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&TAPEShutter Speed Camera IDShutter 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 SETTING1 BATTERY/TAPEData storage Range HYTRON120 Battery SETTING2 END5 MIC/AUDIO1 6 MIC/AUDIO2 7 TC/UBVTR Diag Umid SET/INFOOption Config DfltID MIX INH Analog component output Video SystemAudio System Audio Output Connectors Time Code Input ConnectorTime Code Output Connector Other ConnectorsPanasonic Broadcast Europe Panasonic Marketing Europe GmbH
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