Panasonic AJ-HDC27V, AJ- P Maintenance, Replacing the backup battery, Condensation, Head cleaning

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Maintenance

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:

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

OBefore 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.

Check that the HUMID display is not lighted.

Head cleaning

Use the AJ-CL12LP 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.

Cleaning inside the viewfinder

ODo not use thinners or any other solvent to remove dirt.

OUse a lens cleaner available on the market to wipe the lens.

ONEVER wipe the mirror.

If dirt or dust has found its way onto the mirror, remove it using an air blower available on the market.

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 that it will occur.

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 or BR2032).

Backup battery

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Contents Operating Instructions Indicates safety information Risk of Electric Shock Do not OpenContents Specifications Error codesMaintenance Emergency ejectIntroduction FeaturesFeatures of the camera unit Generation of color bar signals and reference audio signals Piece filter disc sets available as standard accessoriesAutomatic aperture reference value finely adjusted Remote controlFeatures of the VTR unit SHAN-RC700 System ConfigurationFUJINON/CANON AJ-HP23LP AJ-CL12LP AJ-HP32LP AJ-HP46LPPower supply section Parts and their functions2AUDIO Level CH1/CH2 audio channel 1 Audio function section1MIC in microphone input jack XLR, 3-pin LevelMonitor volume adjustment control DC OUT DC power output socketAlarm warning alarm volume adjustment control = Monitor Select audio channel selector SwitchViewfinder section $ Examples of filter selection $ Control settings and filter selectionSynchro scan adjustment switches White BAL white balance memory selector$ OUTPUT/AUTO Knee switch setting position Gain gain selector switchECU Remote remote control connector 6- pin Shooting recording/playback function section Shutter switchThis is set to on when the electronic shutter is to HD SDI OUT connector BNC= VTR SAVE/STBY tape protection switch Shooting recording/playback function section SDI switchCharacter switch VTR Start button? User 1 and User 2 buttons Mode Check buttonShooting recording/playback function section @ Eject buttonBack tally lamp unit Back tally switchLight switch Display windowMenu operation section Time code related sectionTCG time code selector switch Reset buttonDisplay switch Hold buttonAttach the battery pack Power supplyUsing the Anton/Bauer battery pack OPanasonic OAnton/Bauer OSonyUsing the Panasonic AU-BP402 battery pack Detach the battery mount Using the Sony NP-1 battery packUsing the Sony BP-90 battery pack SeePin no Signal Using an AC power supplyWhen the AJ-B75 AC adapter is used Mark Attaching the lensMount cap Lens socketAdjusting the lens flange Adjustment methodShoot a sheet of white paper devoid of color irregularities Adjusting the white shadingTo L 0 dB Always be sure to leave the electronic shutter at OFFExtender function, and repeat steps White shading adjustment is now completeSwitch Repeat stepAttaching the viewfinder Adjusting the viewfinderViewfinder is an optional accessory Detaching the viewfinderLever Viewfinder Adjusting the viewfinder positionLock Attach the microphone, and tighten the locking screw Audio input preparationOpen the mic holder AJ-HVF27PScrews provided with mic holder Attaching the AJ-MH700P mic holder optional accessoryRemove the screws used to attach the mic holder Locking screwWhen connecting a microphone to the MIC in jack Audio in connectorsWhen using a wireless microphone When connecting audio componentsTripod attachment Mounting the unit on a tripodAttach the tripod attachment to the tripod Grooves until it clicks into placeCheck that the shoulder strap is securely fastened Attaching the shoulder strapBottom section Shoulder strapExample showing use of the Shan RC700 rain cover Connecting the extension control unitAttaching the rain cover Viewfinder lamp displays Batt battery lampVTR Save VTR power-saving lamp TALLY/REC recording lampSteps SettingSetting item Description of setting Other itemsViewfinder screen status displays @ Master gain setting display Battery voltage displaySafety zone markers Color temperature display PRE/A/BSelecting the display items On the VF Indicator screen of CAM MenuOn the VTR VF Indicator screen of VTR Menu Selectable itemsOn the VF Indicator screen Display modes and setting change messagesSetting change/adjustment result messages and display modes MessageSetting the camera ID Switching the display modeSetting the marker displays Displays relating to time codes Displays relating to errors and warningsScreen displays JOG dial button Adjusting the date and timeDial button to select Sequence AWB white balance adjustment Adjusting the white balance and black balanceAdjusting the white balance Set the switches as shown in the figureRelease it Adjust the lens apertureSet the Auto W/B BAL switch to AWB, and then ModeWhite balance memories When there is no time to adjust the white balanceMessages relating to white balance adjustment White balance search areaExample of display When Filter INH is set to onFilter B is restored Aperture is automatically set to Close Adjusting the black balanceAuto W/B switch Output CAMShutter modes Setting the electronic shutterSetting the shutter mode and speed Available shutter modes and shutter speedsSetting the synchro scan mode On the Shutter Speed screen of CAM MENU,Setting the frame rate Variable frame ratePress the JOG dial button, and set the desired scan reverse Setting the scan reverseScan reverse Factory setting is OFF Adjusting the audio levelManual audio level adjustments LimiterX x 2 4 0 Setting the time dataSetting the user’s bit Setting the time code Time code when the battery is replacedExternally locking the time code User’s bit setting when the time code is externally lockedWhen locking to an external signal RespectivelySaving the user data How to use the user dataUser data operation Loading the user dataHow to eject the setup card Setup card operationsHow to insert the setup card CAM Main Menu Formatting the setup cardError message Remedial action To exit the menuSelect the file No Give a title to the selected fileREAD/WRITE screen, and perform steps When the data saving isFormat Error To load the VTR unit’s data, open the VTR Card Loading the data saved on the cardLoad the data of the selected file Read NGEjecting the cassette tape Cassette tapesLoading a cassette tape To prevent accidental erasureRecording Select the filter to match the lighting conditions When adjusting the white balance on the spotShooting Tape function buttonsScene-to-scene continuity During rec-pauseRec review PlaybackLens RET button functions Color playbackRetake function Other VTR functionsNews REC function Interval REC intermittent recording functionEngineer menu Menu operationsUser menu Display methodEngineer menu Displaying menusUser menu Press the Menu buttonTo the user menu ExampleCAM Main Menu Setting menu configurationItems indicated with Shutter White Preset Extender Filter Black STR VF Diaplsy VF Marker VF IndicatorLED Camera SW Mode F16 ADJDetection Correct DIG Modulation Resolution Sensitivity DetailResolution Detail ROPVTR Main Menu CAM Main Menu 2 screen Setting menu screensCAM Main Menu 1 screen CAM Main Menu 3 screenROP Remote Operation Panel is set on this screen ROP screenMatrix screen Camera matrix is set on this screenColor Correction 2 screen Phase ENGColor Correction 1 screen SAT UserLow level gain is set on this screen LOW Setting screenMID Setting screen Middle level gain is set on this screenAdditional DTL2 screen High Setting screenAdditional DTL 1 screen High level gain is set on this screenKNEE/LEVEL screen Knee settings of the camera are performed on this screenSkin Tone DTL screen Set on thisGamma screen Camera Setting screenGamma settings of the camera are performed on this screen Detail UserVariable Remarks Range VF Display screenVF Marker screen Camera ID is set on this screen VF Indicator screenCamera ID screen IrisShutter speed is set on this screen Shutter Speed screenLED screen Viewfinder is set to on or OFF on this screenModes of the camera switches are set on this screen Camera SW Mode screenFrame Mode screen Super Gain screenExample CAM Card READ/WRITE screenCAM Card R/W Select screen Lens ADJ screen Lens adjustments are performed on this screenGENLOCK/IRIS screen CAM User Menu Select 2 screen CAM User Menu Select 1, 2 and 3 screensCAM User Menu Select 1 screen CAM User Menu Select 3 screenWhite Shading screen Black Shading screenFlare screen Colorimetry screenEvaluation screen Diagnostic screenInitialize screen Option screenOModulation measurement screen OResolution measurement screenOS/N measurement screen OSensitivity measurement screenVTR Main Menu screen 2.0 Function screenVTR’s functions are set on this screen ALLTRIM14 BATTERY/TAPE screenPRO14 TRIM13Auto Battery Setting screen¢ on VTR VF Indicator screen MIC/AUDIO screen101 CH1/2TC/UB screen Display OFF ENG 103OFF LCD User TCG/TCR ENGVTR Initialize screen Time/date settings are performed on this screenTime Date screen VTR User Menu Select screenHumid OPE ENG Pause Timer ENGNews REC ENG REC Start ENGUB Mode ENG PowerTC Mode ENG Tape IND ENGAlso by warning tones heard from the speaker or earphone 107108 Error codes Emergency ejectHead cleaning MaintenanceReplacing the backup battery Cleaning inside the viewfinderInspecting the camera unit Inspections prior to shootingPreparation for inspection VTR SAVE/STBYInspecting the viewfinder Inspecting the VTR unit Tape travel inspectionInspections relating to the time code and user’s bit Inspection using external microphonesManual audio level adjustment function inspection Specifications VTR Audio System Connector SectionVTR Video System VTR Tape Transport SystemViewfinder Relating to power supplyMaintenance products Relating to external VTRsF0601W @ VQT9419

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