Panasonic AJ-HDX400E operating instructions Error codes, Emergency eject, Remove the cassette

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Chapter 6 Maintenance and inspections

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.

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

6-3-3 Emergency eject

If the cassette cannot be ejected by pressing the EJECT button, use a screwdriver or similar tool to press and turn the emergency eject screw. This enables the cassette to be removed.

1	Set the power to OFF.	Cassette holder
1	Set the power to OFF.
2	Remove the rubber cap where shown in the figure. Insert
	a Phillips head screwdriver into the cross-shaped part of

the emergency eject screw (red).

3 While pushing in with the screwdriver, turn the emergency eject screw counterclockwise until the tape is ejected.

≥This screw needs to be rotated through about 20 turns after the first turn until the unloading can be started.

≥It also needs to be rotated through about 90 turns after the first turn until the tape is ejected.

Emergency eject screw

2, 5

4

5

Remove the cassette.	Push in and turn at
	3 the same time.

Return the rubber cap to its original position.

<Notes>

≥Do not turn the emergency eject screw except in an emergency.

≥Do not turn the screw clockwise. Stop turning the screw as soon as the tape is ejected. Otherwise, the mechanism may be damaged.

≥After the tape is ejected, the cassette holder will not lock into place even when an attempt is made to close it. Be sure to turn the power off and turn it back on to reset the mechanism’s operation, and then close the cassette holder.

≥A clicking sound will be heard when the emergency eject screw is turned: this sound is made by the reel drive operation and is therefore not indicative of a malfunction.

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Contents Operating Instructions Lithium Battery VarningTo remove the battery/Verwijderen van de batterij Contents Chapter Specifications Chapter Maintenance InspectionsMenu description tables Features of the camera unit Features of the VTR unit System configuration Video camera-recorder AJ-HDX400Power supply and accessory mounting section Front Audio function section input systemRear Audio function section output system Shooting and recording camera unit Shooting and recording VTR unit CAM. Auto Knee onCAM. Auto Knee OFF BarsScrop LT BOXSqueeze 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 From providing the power supply to loading the cassette Basic proceduresUp to performing the switch settings Procedure for shooting Adjust the white balance3When adjusting the white balance on the spot Tape function buttonsPRE-RECORDING function Scene-to-scene continuityScene-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 displays on the viewfinder screen Menu configurationBasic 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 camera ID Setting the marker displaysSetting 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 detailsSelecting the F.AUDIO Level control function Setting items and what is setFunctions which can be selected Handling the setup card Setting the color temperature manuallyData 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 fileWriting the setting data in the user area How to use the user dataLoading the user data Writing the setting data used for the scene files How to use the scene file dataReading 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 White BAL switch How to use the lens file dataOperation method without performing File menu operations Supplying the power Attaching the battery and setting the battery typeUsing the Anton Bauer battery pack ReferenceUsing the V-mount type battery pack Using the NP-1 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 +12VLens socket Adjusting the lens flangeApprox 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 AudioPreparation for inspections Inspections prior to shootingInspecting the camera unit Automatic audio level adjustment function inspection Manual audio level adjustment function inspectionInspecting the VTR unit Tape travel inspectionSelf-diagnosis function Inspection using external microphonesInspections 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 ENDEmergency eject Error codesRemove the cassette How to open the menus Menu configurationHow to interpret the menu lists System Mode Camera ModeREC Function Output SELGenlock Option Mode1 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 INDICATOR2 VF INDICATOR1User 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 FunctionManual Battery SETTING1HYTRON100 ENDURA50*1 ENDURA80*1ENDURA-D*2 NP-1BDIGITAL14 Battery SETTING2END 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