Panasonic AJ-HDX400E Inspections prior to shooting, Preparation for inspections

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Chapter 6 Maintenance and inspections

6-1 Inspections prior to shooting

Before setting off for a shooting session, perform the following inspections to verify that the system is functioning correctly. It is recommended that a color video monitor be used to check the images.

6-1-1 Preparation for inspections

1 Insert a fully charged battery.

2 Set the POWER switch to ON, and check that the HUMID display has not come on and that at least 5 segments of the BATTERY display are lighted.

≥If the HUMID display has come on, wait until it goes off.

≥If fewer than 5 segments of the BATTERY display have lighted, replace the battery with one having an adequate charge.

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3 Check that there are no cables near the cassette holder or top panel, and then press the EJECT button to open the cassette holder.

4 After checking the following points, insert the cassette tape and close the cassette holder.

≥The cassette tape must not be set to the accidental erasure prevention mode.

≥There must be no tape slack.

≥The tape must be free from condensation.

6-1-2 Inspecting the camera unit

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Set the zoom to the motorized zoom mode, and check its

 

 

operations in this mode.

 

 

Check that the image changes when the zoom is set to

 

 

the telephoto and wide-angle positions.

 

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Set the zoom to the manual zoom mode, and check its

 

 

operations in this mode.

 

 

Turn the manual zoom lever, and check that the image

 

 

changes when the zoom is set to the telephoto and wide-

 

 

angle positions.

 

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Set the aperture to the auto adjustment mode, point the

 

lens at some objects with different brightness levels, and

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check that the auto aperture adjustment works.

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Set the aperture to the manual adjustment mode, turn the

 

 

 

aperture ring, and check that the manual aperture is

 

 

adjusted.

 

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While holding down the auto instantaneous aperture

 

adjustment button, point the lens at some objects with different brightness levels, and check that the auto instantaneous aperture adjustment function works.

6 Return the aperture to the auto adjustment mode, switch

the GAIN switch setting to L, M and H, and check that:

≥The aperture is adjusted for objects of the same brightness level in tandem with the switching of the gain setting.

≥The gain displayed on the viewfinder screen is switched in tandem with the switching of the gain setting.

7 When a lens with an extender has been installed, set the extender to the operating position, and check that it works properly.

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Contents Operating Instructions Varning Lithium BatteryTo remove the battery/Verwijderen van de batterij Contents Chapter Maintenance Inspections Chapter SpecificationsMenu description tables Features of the camera unit Features of the VTR unit Video camera-recorder AJ-HDX400 System configurationPower supply and accessory mounting section Audio function section input system FrontRear Audio function section output system Shooting and recording camera unit CAM. Auto Knee on Shooting and recording VTR unitCAM. Auto Knee OFF BarsLT BOX ScropSqueeze Busy operation mode display lamp Setup card insertion slotMenu operation section Menu buttonCTL Time code related sectionDisplays relating to the VTR unit’s operations and modes Remaining tape and remaining battery chargeMode 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 Basic procedures From providing the power supply to loading the cassetteUp to performing the switch settings Adjust the white balance Procedure for shooting3When adjusting the white balance on the spot Tape function buttonsScene-to-scene continuity PRE-RECORDING functionScene-to-scene continuity during rec-pause Interval REC function When the Retake function is to be exited When the ONE Shot mode of Interval REC is to be exitedRetake function Checkpoints common to all Interval REC modesNormal playback and playback at different speeds Rec-review functionDirection of tape travel Rec-pause To 10 sec Rec-review operation Rec-pauseAdjusting 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 balanceMessages relating to white balance adjustment White balance memoriesAuto W/B BAL switch Adjusting the black balanceBlack balance memory Use this to execute ABBSetting 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 Selecting the audio input signals3 CH3 and CH4 recording levels Adjusting the audio signal recording levelsAuto Level MICSetting the user bits Setting the time dataUser bit memory function Tape continuity with the user bitsRegion 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 configuration Menu displays on the viewfinder screenBasic 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 appearsCheck Filter Line MIX Gain Remaining battery Battery typeIris override ? Iris, f-valueViewfinder screen display selection Color temperatureShutter Speed/modeSetting the marker displays Setting the camera IDSetting change/adjustment result messages and display modes Marker check screen displays Marker Select button function Mode check screen displays Mode Check button functionSetting the User SW Gain switching Menu-driven function setupSelecting the video output signals 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 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 cardHow 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 SEL1 Write Reset How to use the lens file data White BAL switchOperation method without performing File menu operations Attaching the battery and setting the battery type Supplying the powerUsing the Anton Bauer battery pack ReferenceUsing 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 Using an AC power supplyPin no Signal +12VAdjusting the lens flange Lens socketApprox meters Adjusting the white shading of the lens 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 a wireless receiver When using a UniSlot wireless receiverMounting the unit on a tripod When using an audio componentDetaching the unit from the tripod adapter Tripod adapter Tripod headConnecting the extension control unit AJ-EC3E Adjusting the position of the shoulder padAttaching the shoulder belt Example showing use of the SHAN-RC700 rain coverFront Audio Attaching the Front Audio Level control knobInspections prior to shooting Preparation for inspectionsInspecting the camera unit Manual audio level adjustment function inspection Automatic audio level adjustment function inspectionInspecting the VTR unit Tape travel inspectionInspection using external microphones Self-diagnosis functionInspections relating to the time code and user bits Maintenance Push Connectors and signalsNC5FBH HA16PRM-3SGSlack Battery ENDTape END REC WarningWireless RF Battery Near ENDServo Tape Near ENDError codes Emergency ejectRemove the cassette Menu configuration How to open the menusHow to interpret the menu lists Camera Mode System ModeREC Function Output SELOption Mode Genlock1 ROP Color Correction MatrixMID Setting LOW SettingAdditional DTL High SettingKNEE/LEVEL Skin Tone DTLDirection =SKIN Tone AreaGamma $ Camera SettingsFlare STDVF Marker VF DisplaysZebra pattern display HoldVF INDICATOR1 VF INDICATOR2User BOX 7 !LED Mode Check INDCamera ID Shutter SpeedUser SW Shutter SelectSmpte SW ModeSplit AribUser SW Gain White Balance ModeIris FileCard READ/WRITE Card R/W SelectLens File DiagnosticSystem Check InitializeBlack Shading BATTERY/TAPEWhite Shading VTR FunctionBattery SETTING1 ManualHYTRON100 ENDURA80*1 ENDURA50*1ENDURA-D*2 NP-1BBattery SETTING2 DIGITAL14END 6 MIC/AUDIO2 5 MIC/AUDIO1Umid SET/INFO 7 TC/UBVTR Diag Downcon SettingOption Data storage RangeAudio System Video SystemTime Code Output Connector Time Code Input ConnectorOther Connectors Audio Output ConnectorsPanasonic Broadcast Europe Panasonic Marketing Europe GmbH
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