Panasonic AJ- E operating instructions Battery Near END, Tape Near END, Error codes

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Chapter 6 Maintenance and inspections

10. BATTERY NEAR END

Indications on LCD screen

The bar display that shows the remaining battery

 

charge starts flashing.

 

 

WARNING lamp

Flashes once a second.

 

 

Tally lamp

Flashes once a second.

 

 

Viewfinder

BATT LED starts flashing.

 

 

Alarm

Sounds four times a second.

 

 

Warning description

The battery charge is nearly depleted.

 

 

VTR unit operation

Operation continues.

 

 

Corrective action

Replace the battery when it becomes necessary.

 

 

11. TAPE NEAR END

Indications on LCD screen

The bar display that shows the remaining tape

 

amount starts flashing.

 

 

WARNING lamp

Flashes once a second (during recording).

 

 

Tally lamp

Flashes once a second (during recording).

 

 

Viewfinder

≥The remaining tape display starts flashing (in

 

the EE mode).

 

≥“=” flashes for 3 seconds one minute before

 

the tape reaches the end.

 

 

Alarm

Sounds once a second.

 

 

Warning description

The tape is close to its end (about 2 minutes

 

remain).

 

 

VTR unit operation

Operation continues.

 

 

Corrective action

Replace the cassette tape when it becomes

 

necessary.

6-3-2 Error codes

One of the following error codes appears in the display window when an error has occurred in the unit for some reason.

Error codes (81 to 92) relating to the DVCPRO connector

When an error has occurred while recording the signals which are input to the DVCPRO connector, the error status is indicated by a code which flashes once every two seconds in the time code display area.

Even after the cause of the error is eliminated, the code continues to flash for another six seconds.

Error codes 81 to 90

When recording is paused, the applicable error code lights up on the display for as long as the MODE CHECK button is held down.

Error code 92

Whenever recording is paused, error code 92 lights up and remains lighted.

Code No.

Description of error

 

 

04

Pinch solenoid problem

 

 

08

Cleaning solenoid problem

 

 

0B

Supply reel problem

 

 

0C

Take-up reel problem

 

 

0D

Capstan problem

 

 

0E

Cylinder problem

 

 

0F

Loading problem

 

 

38

Servo transmission problem

 

 

3F

Camera transmission problem

 

 

6F

Reference signal problem

 

 

11

Video initialization problem

The signals supplied to the DVCPRO connector are not

81k1 speed transfer signals in the DVCPRO (25 Mbps) format.

The signals supplied to the DVCPRO connector are not

82k1 speed transfer signals in the DVCPRO50 (50 Mbps) format.

The video signals supplied to the DVCPRO connector are

83not the correct signals.

The signals supplied to the DVCPRO connector are not

84in the DVCPRO format.

87

The audio signals supplied to the DVCPRO connector

are not the correct signals.

 

 

 

90

No signals are supplied to the DVCPRO connector.

 

 

 

Something is wrong with the DVCPRO connector

92connection.

(“1394 INITIAL ERROR” is displayed in the viewfinder.)

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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 ≥ Built-in time code generator/reader System configuration≥ Dvcpro Ieee 1394 digital input/output connector provided ≥ Metadata supportedPower supply and accessory mounting section Audio function section input system FrontRear 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 Basic procedures From providing the power supply to loading the cassetteUp to performing the switch settings 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 memoriesAdjusting the black balance Black balance memoryUse this to execute ABB 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 ExamplesMenu configuration Menu displays on the viewfinder screenBasic menu operations 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 CheckInformation Allocated to UserButtons Cumulative gain White BAL switchFilter positions 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 Selecting the video output signals Menu-driven function setupSetting the User SW Gain switching 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 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 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 Using the Anton Bauer battery pack Supplying the powerAttaching the battery and setting the battery type 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 When the AJ-B75 AC adapter made by Panasonic is used Attaching the viewfinder and adjusting its positionUsing an AC power supply +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 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 coverInspections prior to shooting Preparation for inspectionsInspecting the camera unit Inspecting the VTR unit Automatic audio level adjustment function inspectionManual audio level adjustment function inspection Tape travel inspectionInspection using external microphones Self-diagnosis functionInspections relating to the time code and user bits Maintenance Connectors and signals PushTape END Battery ENDSlack REC WarningWireless RF HumidServo Error codes 81 to 92 relating to the Dvcpro connector Battery Near ENDError codes Tape Near ENDEject screw Emergency ejectEmergency Push in and turn atMenu configuration How to open the menusHow to interpret the menu lists System Mode CAMRED Option Mode ONE Shot REC FunctionOn Memory 6SECINT Output SELGenlock 26P EXT For1 ROP MatrixColor Correction LOW Setting $ Master Gain MID SettingHigh Setting Black StrechAdditional DTL Direction=SKIN Tone Area 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&TAPECamera ID Shutter SpeedShutter Select 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 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 Time Code Output Connector Audio Output ConnectorsTime Code Input Connector Other ConnectorsPanasonic Broadcast Europe Panasonic Marketing Europe GmbH
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