Panasonic AJ-HDX400E Self-diagnosis function, Inspection using external microphones

Chapter 6 Maintenance and inspections

5.Inspection using external microphones

1Connect external microphones to the AUDIO IN CH1 and CH2 jacks.

2Set the AUDIO IN CH1 and CH2 switches to REAR.

3Set the LINE/MIC/+48V selector switch on the back panel to MIC or +48V in accordance with the external mic’s power supply type.

6-1-4 Self-diagnosis function

Simplified checks can be undertaken on the unit’s system at such times when, for instance, a color video monitor is not available.

Perform menu operations to open the <SYSTEM CHECK> from the MAINTENANCE page. Check the camera output level setting under the COLOR CHECK item.

#< SYSTEM CHECK >

COLOR CHECK :OFF

MIC : Internal power supply mic.

+48V : External power supply mic.

4 Point the microphones at the sound source, and check
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that the changes in the audio levels displayed on the
audio level meter of the display window and in the
viewfinder reflect the changes in the strength of the	Y: 0%	R: 0%
sound.		G: 0%
		B: 0%
This inspection can also be performed for each channel
by connecting one of the microphones to each channel in
turn.

6.Inspections relating to the time code and user bits

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Set the user bits as required.

For details on the setting procedure, refer to “4-5-1 Setting the user bits.”

Set the time code.

For details on the setting procedure, refer to “4-5-3 Setting the time code.”

3 Set the TCG switch to R-RUN.

4 Press the REC START button.

Check that the figure on the counter display changes as the tape travels.

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Press the REC START button again.

Check that the tape stops and the figure shown on the counter display stops changing.

Set the TCG switch to F-RUN.

Check that the figure on the counter display changes irrespective of the tape travel.

Set the DISPLAY switch to UB.

Check that pressing the HOLD button advances the display value through the sequence VTCG > DATE > TIME > no display (time zone) > TCG.

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