Panasonic AJ-HDX400E operating instructions Maintenance

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Chapter 6 Maintenance and inspections

6-2 Maintenance

6-2-1 Condensation

The water vapor in the air may form as tiny droplets on the head drum when the unit is moved from a cold location to a warm location or used in a very humid place. This phenomenon is known as condensation, and running the tape under these conditions is liable to cause the tape to stick to the drum.

Note the following points:

≥Remove the tape when the unit’s operation is to be started in conditions where condensation may form.

≥Before loading the tape, set the power switch to ON, and check that the HUMID display is not lighted in the display window.

<Note>

For safety reasons, the HUMID display will flash and the drum will rotate for 80 minutes after condensation detection is released.

During this time, the operation buttons cannot be operated.

6-2-5 Replacing the backup battery

The backup battery is already installed when the unit is shipped.

When it has discharged, the “BACK UP BATT EMPTY” display appears for 3 seconds on the viewfinder screen when the POWER switch is set to ON.

Moreover, the time code value of the TCG will be set to “00:00:00:00” and the backup of the time code value will no longer be possible: this means that the backup battery should be replaced.

Consult with your nearest service center, and replace the spent battery with a new battery (CR2032).

6-2-2 Head cleaning

Use the AJ-CL12MP cleaning cassette if the heads need to be cleaned. Take care to read the instructions accompanying the cleaning tape since the video heads may be damaged if the tape is not used in the correct way.

6-2-3 Cleaning inside the viewfinder

≥Do not use thinners or any other solvent to remove dirt.

≥Use a lens cleaner available on the market to wipe the lens.

≥NEVER wipe the mirror.

If dirt or dust has found its way onto the mirror, remove it using an air blower at retail outlets.

6-2-4 Phenomena inherent to CCD cameras

Smear

This phenomenon may occur when very bright subjects are shot.

The faster the electronic shutter speed, the more likely it is that it will occur.

Backup battery

CAUTION:

These servicing instructions are for use by qualified service personnel only. To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not perform any servicing other than that contained in the operating instructions unless you are qualified to do so.

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Contents Operating Instructions Lithium Battery VarningTo 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 System configuration Video camera-recorder AJ-HDX400Power supply and accessory mounting section Audio function section input system FrontRear Audio function section output system Shooting and recording camera unit Shooting and recording VTR unit CAM. Auto Knee onCAM. Auto Knee OFF BarsLT BOX ScropSqueeze Setup card insertion slot Busy operation mode display lampMenu operation section Menu buttonTime code related section CTLRemaining tape and remaining battery charge Displays relating to the VTR unit’s operations and modesTime 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 Basic procedures From providing the power supply to loading the cassetteUp 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 PRE-RECORDING functionScene-to-scene continuity during rec-pause Interval REC function When the ONE Shot mode of Interval REC is to be exited When the Retake function is to be exitedRetake function Checkpoints common to all Interval REC modesRec-review function Normal playback and playback at different speedsDirection of tape travel Rec-pause To 10 sec Rec-review operation Rec-pauseAdjusting 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 automaticallyMessages relating to white balance adjustment White balance memoriesAdjusting the black balance Auto W/B BAL switchBlack balance memory Use this to execute ABBSetting 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 Selecting the audio input signalsAdjusting the audio signal recording levels 3 CH3 and CH4 recording levelsAuto Level MICSetting the time data Setting the user bitsUser bit memory function Tape continuity with the user bitsSetting 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 configuration Menu displays on the viewfinder screenBasic 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 CheckCheck Filter Line MIX Gain Battery type Remaining batteryIris override ? Iris, f-valueColor temperature Viewfinder screen display selectionShutter Speed/modeSetting the marker displays Setting the camera IDSetting change/adjustment result messages and display modes Mode check screen displays Mode Check button function Marker check screen displays Marker Select button functionMenu-driven function setup Setting the User SW Gain switchingSelecting 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 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 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 SEL1 Write Reset How to use the lens file data White BAL switchOperation method without performing File menu operations Supplying the power Attaching the battery and setting the battery typeUsing the Anton Bauer battery pack ReferenceUsing the NP-1 type battery pack Using the V-mount type battery packNP-1 type Battery case Using an AC power supply When the AJ-B75 AC adapter made by Panasonic is usedPin no Signal +12VAdjusting the lens flange Lens socketApprox meters Adjusting the white shading of the lens 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 a wireless receiver When using a UniSlot wireless receiverWhen using an audio component Mounting the unit on a tripodDetaching the unit from the tripod adapter Tripod adapter Tripod headAdjusting the position of the shoulder pad Connecting the extension control unit AJ-EC3EAttaching the shoulder belt Example showing use of the SHAN-RC700 rain coverAttaching the Front Audio Level control knob Front AudioInspections prior to shooting Preparation for inspectionsInspecting the camera unit Automatic audio level adjustment function inspection Manual 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 Connectors and signals PushNC5FBH HA16PRM-3SGBattery END SlackTape END REC WarningBattery Near END Wireless RFServo Tape Near ENDError codes Emergency ejectRemove the cassette Menu configuration How to open the menusHow to interpret the menu lists System Mode Camera ModeREC Function Output SELOption Mode Genlock1 ROP Matrix Color CorrectionLOW Setting MID SettingHigh Setting Additional DTLSkin Tone DTL KNEE/LEVELDirection =SKIN Tone Area$ Camera Settings GammaFlare STDVF Displays VF MarkerZebra pattern display HoldVF INDICATOR1 VF INDICATOR2User BOX Mode Check IND 7 !LEDCamera ID Shutter SpeedShutter Select User SWSW Mode SmpteSplit AribWhite Balance Mode User SW GainFile IrisCard READ/WRITE Card R/W SelectDiagnostic Lens FileSystem Check InitializeBATTERY/TAPE Black ShadingWhite Shading VTR FunctionBattery SETTING1 ManualHYTRON100 ENDURA50*1 ENDURA80*1ENDURA-D*2 NP-1BBattery SETTING2 DIGITAL14END 5 MIC/AUDIO1 6 MIC/AUDIO27 TC/UB Umid SET/INFODowncon Setting VTR DiagOption Data storage RangeVideo System Audio SystemTime Code Input Connector Time Code Output ConnectorOther Connectors Audio Output ConnectorsPanasonic Broadcast Europe Panasonic Marketing Europe GmbH