Panasonic AJ- E operating instructions Humid, Servo, Wireless RF

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Chapter 6 Maintenance and inspections

5. HUMID

Indications on LCD screen

“HUMID” display lights if condensation is

 

detected.

 

“HUMID” display flashes for an additional 10 to 90

 

minutes after condensation detection is canceled.

 

 

WARNING lamp

Lights for 90 minutes following the release of the

 

condensation detection after the condensation

 

formation was detected.

 

 

Tally lamp

Flashes 4 times per second for 90 minutes after

 

condensation detection is canceled.

 

 

Viewfinder

“HUMID” display flashes from the time

 

condensation is detected until 90 minutes after

 

the condensation detection is released.

 

 

Alarm

Sounds continuously (4 times a second during

 

recording).

 

 

Warning description

Condensation has formed.

 

 

VTR unit operation

The recording operation continues but if the tape

 

sticks, recording will stop.

 

For 80 minutes after the condensation detection is

 

released, the drum is rotated and no operations

 

are accepted.

 

 

Corrective action

Stop the tape travel and turn off the power. If the

 

“HUMID” display fails to be cleared even when the

 

power is turned back on, wait until it clears.

 

 

6. SERVO

Indications on LCD screen

“SERVO” display lights (during recording and

 

playback).

 

 

WARNING lamp

Flashes four times a second (during recording

 

and playback).

 

 

Tally lamp

Flashes four times a second (during recording

 

and playback).

 

 

Viewfinder

“SERVO” display lights (during recording and

 

playback).

 

 

Alarm

Sounds four times a second (during recording and

 

playback).

 

 

Warning description

The servo is disturbed.

 

 

VTR unit operation

Operation continues but the unit may not operate

 

correctly.

 

 

Corrective action

Turn off the power and consult your dealer. The

 

warning display may flash for a moment and then

 

disappear when tape transport commences: this

 

is normal and not indicative of a failure or

 

malfunctioning.

 

 

7. RF

Indications on LCD screen

“RF” display flashes (during standby and recording).

 

 

 

 

 

 

WARNING lamp

Flashes four times a second (during recording).

 

 

 

 

 

 

Tally lamp

Flashes four times a second (during recording).

 

 

 

 

 

 

Viewfinder

“RF” display lights (during recording).

 

 

 

 

 

 

Alarm

Sounds four times a second (during recording).

 

 

 

 

 

 

Warning description

The video heads have become clogged. There is

 

 

 

a problem in the video system.

 

 

 

 

 

 

VTR unit operation

The cleaning rollers are activated to clean the

 

 

 

heads (for a maximum of 10 seconds).

 

 

 

Recording continues but the signals may not be

 

 

 

recorded correctly.

 

 

 

The indications on LCD screen are retained until

 

 

 

the REC/PAUSE status is established. They go

 

 

 

off as soon as the unit transfers from the

 

 

 

6

 

REC/PAUSE mode to another mode.

 

 

 

 

Corrective action

Clean the heads. If the signals cannot be

 

 

recorded correctly even after cleaning, consult

 

 

 

your nearest service center.

 

 

 

 

 

 

8. 1394

 

 

 

 

 

 

Indications on LCD screen

“1394 E-22” display flashes.

 

 

 

 

 

 

WARNING lamp

Flashes four times a second (during recording).

 

 

 

 

 

 

Tally lamp

Flashes four times a second (during recording).

 

 

 

 

 

 

Viewfinder

O When error code 92 appears, “1394 INITIAL

 

 

 

ERROR” display lights (during standby and

 

 

 

recording).

 

 

 

O With all other error codes or when 1394 is

 

 

 

selected as the REC SIGNAL menu item

 

 

 

setting, the error is not displayed in the

 

 

 

viewfinder.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Alarm

Sounds four times a second (during recording).

 

 

 

 

 

 

Warning description

There is something wrong with the signals

 

 

 

supplied to the DVCPRO connector.

 

 

 

 

 

 

VTR unit operation

Operation continues, but something is wrong with

 

 

 

the signals supplied to the DVCPRO connector.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Corrective action

Check the IEEE 1394 cable and DVCPRO

 

 

 

connector connections and the settings of the

 

 

 

external units or menu settings, and then turn the

 

 

 

power off and back on.

 

 

 

If the warning display is not cleared, check “6-3-2

 

 

 

Error codes,” and consult your nearest service

 

 

 

center.

 

 

 

 

 

 

9. WIRELESS RF

 

 

 

 

Indications on LCD screen

No indication

 

 

 

 

 

 

WARNING lamp

Flashes four times a second (during standby and

 

 

 

recording).

 

 

 

 

 

 

Tally lamp

Flashes four times a second (during recording).

 

 

 

 

 

 

Viewfinder

“WIRELESS RF” display lights for at least 3

 

 

 

seconds during recording.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Alarm

Sounds four times a second (for at least 3

 

 

 

seconds during standby and recording).

 

 

 

 

 

 

Warning description

Poor wireless signal reception.

 

 

 

 

 

 

VTR unit operation

Operation continues but the signals from the

 

 

 

wireless microphone cannot be received.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Corrective action

Check the microphone’s power supply and the

 

 

 

reception condition of the receiver.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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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 Menu description tables Chapter Maintenance InspectionsSpecifications 106 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 Rear Audio function section input systemFront 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 Up to performing the switch settings Basic proceduresFrom providing the power supply to loading the cassette 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 memoriesUse this to execute ABB Adjusting the black balanceBlack balance memory 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 ExamplesBasic menu operations Menu configurationMenu displays on the viewfinder screen 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 appearsButtons InformationAllocated to User Filter positions White BAL switchCumulative gain 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 Setting the User SW Gain switching Menu-driven function setupSelecting the video output signals 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 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 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 Attaching the battery and setting the battery type Supplying the powerUsing the Anton Bauer battery pack 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 Using an AC power supply Attaching the viewfinder and adjusting its positionWhen the AJ-B75 AC adapter made by Panasonic is used +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, 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 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 attachmentAttaching the rain cover Connecting the extension control unit AJ-EC3EAttaching the Front Audio Level control knob Example showing use of the SHAN-RC700 rain coverInspecting the camera unit Inspections prior to shootingPreparation for inspections Manual audio level adjustment function inspection Automatic audio level adjustment function inspectionInspecting the VTR unit Tape travel inspectionInspections relating to the time code and user bits Inspection using external microphonesSelf-diagnosis function Maintenance Push Connectors and signalsSlack Battery ENDTape END REC WarningServo Wireless RFHumid 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 interpret the menu lists Menu configurationHow to open the menus RED System ModeCAM 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 Strech=SKIN Tone Area Additional DTLDirection 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 Select Camera IDShutter Speed 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 ReviewData 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 Time Code Input Connector Audio Output ConnectorsTime Code Output Connector Other ConnectorsPanasonic Broadcast Europe Panasonic Marketing Europe GmbH
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