Panasonic AJ- P, AJ-HDC27V operating instructions Inspecting the VTR unit, Tape travel inspection

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Inspections prior to shooting

Inspecting the aperture and zoom functions

1 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.

2 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.

3 Set the aperture to the auto adjustment mode, point the lens at some objects with different brightness levels, and check that the auto aperture adjustment works.

4 Set the aperture to the manual adjustment mode, turn the aperture ring, and check that the manual aperture is adjusted.

5 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:

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

OThe 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.

Inspecting the VTR unit

Perform all the steps outlined in section “1. Tape travel inspection” through section “4. Earphone and speaker inspection” one after the other.

1. Tape travel inspection

1

Set the VTR SAVE/STBY switch to SAVE, and

 

check that the VTR SAVE lamp inside the

 

viewfinder lights.

 

 

2

Set the VTR SAVE/STBY switch to STBY, and

 

check that the VTR SAVE lamp goes off.

3

Set the TCG switch to R-RUN.

 

 

4

Set the DISPLAY switch to CLT.

 

5

Press the unit’s VTR START button, and check

 

that:

 

 

 

OThe tape reels rotate.

 

 

 

OThe figure shown on

the

counter display

 

changes.

 

 

 

OThe REC lamp inside the viewfinder lights.

 

OThe RF and SERVO displays do not appear in

 

the display window.

 

 

6

Press the unit’s VTR START button again. Check

 

that the tape stops and the REC lamp inside the

 

viewfinder goes off.

 

 

7

Use the lens VTR button to check the same

 

operations as in steps

5

and 6 .

8

Press the RESET button, and check that

 

“00:00:00:00” appears on the counter display.

9

Set the LIGHT switch to ON, and check that the

 

display window illuminates.

 

 

10

Press the REW button, and after the tape has

 

been rewound for a few seconds, press the

 

PLAY/PAUSE button.

 

 

 

Check that the tape is recorded, played back

 

and rewound properly.

 

 

11

Press the FF button, and check that the tape is

 

fast forwarded properly.

 

 

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Contents Operating Instructions Risk of Electric Shock Do not Open Indicates safety informationContents Maintenance Error codesSpecifications Emergency ejectIntroduction FeaturesFeatures of the camera unit Automatic aperture reference value finely adjusted Piece filter disc sets available as standard accessoriesGeneration of color bar signals and reference audio signals Remote controlFeatures of the VTR unit FUJINON/CANON System ConfigurationSHAN-RC700 AJ-HP23LP AJ-CL12LP AJ-HP32LP AJ-HP46LPParts and their functions Power supply section1MIC in microphone input jack XLR, 3-pin Audio function section2AUDIO Level CH1/CH2 audio channel 1 LevelAlarm warning alarm volume adjustment control DC OUT DC power output socketMonitor volume adjustment control = Monitor Select audio channel selector SwitchViewfinder section Synchro scan adjustment switches $ Control settings and filter selection$ Examples of filter selection White BAL white balance memory selectorGain gain selector switch $ OUTPUT/AUTO Knee switch setting positionThis is set to on when the electronic shutter is to Shooting recording/playback function section Shutter switchECU Remote remote control connector 6- pin HD SDI OUT connector BNCCharacter switch Shooting recording/playback function section SDI switch= VTR SAVE/STBY tape protection switch VTR Start buttonShooting recording/playback function section Mode Check button? User 1 and User 2 buttons @ Eject buttonLight switch Back tally switchBack tally lamp unit Display windowTime code related section Menu operation sectionDisplay switch Reset buttonTCG time code selector switch Hold buttonUsing the Anton/Bauer battery pack Power supplyAttach the battery pack OPanasonic OAnton/Bauer OSonyUsing the Panasonic AU-BP402 battery pack Using the Sony BP-90 battery pack Using the Sony NP-1 battery packDetach the battery mount SeePin no Signal Using an AC power supplyWhen the AJ-B75 AC adapter is used Mount cap Attaching the lensMark Lens socketAdjustment method Adjusting the lens flangeTo L 0 dB Adjusting the white shadingShoot a sheet of white paper devoid of color irregularities Always be sure to leave the electronic shutter at OFFSwitch White shading adjustment is now completeExtender function, and repeat steps Repeat stepViewfinder is an optional accessory Adjusting the viewfinderAttaching the viewfinder Detaching the viewfinderLever Viewfinder Adjusting the viewfinder positionLock Open the mic holder Audio input preparationAttach the microphone, and tighten the locking screw AJ-HVF27PRemove the screws used to attach the mic holder Attaching the AJ-MH700P mic holder optional accessoryScrews provided with mic holder Locking screwAudio in connectors When connecting a microphone to the MIC in jackWhen connecting audio components When using a wireless microphoneAttach the tripod attachment to the tripod Mounting the unit on a tripodTripod attachment Grooves until it clicks into placeBottom section Attaching the shoulder strapCheck that the shoulder strap is securely fastened Shoulder strapExample showing use of the Shan RC700 rain cover Connecting the extension control unitAttaching the rain cover VTR Save VTR power-saving lamp Batt battery lampViewfinder lamp displays TALLY/REC recording lampSetting item Description of setting SettingSteps Other itemsViewfinder screen status displays Safety zone markers Battery voltage display@ Master gain setting display Color temperature display PRE/A/BOn the VTR VF Indicator screen of VTR Menu On the VF Indicator screen of CAM MenuSelecting the display items Selectable itemsSetting change/adjustment result messages and display modes Display modes and setting change messagesOn the VF Indicator screen 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 Adjusting the white balance Adjusting the white balance and black balanceSequence AWB white balance adjustment Set the switches as shown in the figureSet the Auto W/B BAL switch to AWB, and then Adjust the lens apertureRelease it ModeMessages relating to white balance adjustment When there is no time to adjust the white balanceWhite balance memories White balance search areaExample of display When Filter INH is set to onFilter B is restored Auto W/B switch Adjusting the black balanceAperture is automatically set to Close Output CAMSetting the shutter mode and speed Setting the electronic shutterShutter modes Available shutter modes and shutter speedsOn the Shutter Speed screen of CAM MENU, Setting the synchro scan modeVariable frame rate Setting the frame ratePress the JOG dial button, and set the desired scan reverse Setting the scan reverseScan reverse Manual audio level adjustments Adjusting the audio levelFactory setting is OFF LimiterX x 2 4 0 Setting the time dataSetting the user’s bit Time code when the battery is replaced Setting the time codeWhen locking to an external signal User’s bit setting when the time code is externally lockedExternally locking the time code RespectivelyUser data operation How to use the user dataSaving the user data Loading the user dataHow to eject the setup card Setup card operationsHow to insert the setup card Error message Remedial action Formatting the setup cardCAM Main Menu To exit the menuGive a title to the selected file Select the file NoREAD/WRITE screen, and perform steps When the data saving isFormat Error Load the data of the selected file Loading the data saved on the cardTo load the VTR unit’s data, open the VTR Card Read NGLoading a cassette tape Cassette tapesEjecting the cassette tape To prevent accidental erasureRecording Shooting When adjusting the white balance on the spotSelect the filter to match the lighting conditions Tape function buttonsDuring rec-pause Scene-to-scene continuityLens RET button functions PlaybackRec review Color playbackNews REC function Other VTR functionsRetake function Interval REC intermittent recording functionUser menu Menu operationsEngineer menu Display methodUser menu Displaying menusEngineer menu Press the Menu buttonExample To the user menuCAM Main Menu Setting menu configurationItems indicated with LED Camera SW Mode VF Diaplsy VF Marker VF IndicatorShutter White Preset Extender Filter Black STR F16 ADJResolution Detail Modulation Resolution Sensitivity DetailDetection Correct DIG ROPVTR Main Menu CAM Main Menu 1 screen Setting menu screensCAM Main Menu 2 screen CAM Main Menu 3 screenMatrix screen ROP screenROP Remote Operation Panel is set on this screen Camera matrix is set on this screenColor Correction 1 screen Phase ENGColor Correction 2 screen SAT UserMID Setting screen LOW Setting screenLow level gain is set on this screen Middle level gain is set on this screenAdditional DTL 1 screen High Setting screenAdditional DTL2 screen High level gain is set on this screenSkin Tone DTL screen Knee settings of the camera are performed on this screenKNEE/LEVEL screen Set on thisGamma settings of the camera are performed on this screen Camera Setting screenGamma screen Detail UserVariable Remarks Range VF Display screenVF Marker screen Camera ID screen VF Indicator screenCamera ID is set on this screen IrisLED screen Shutter Speed screenShutter speed is set on this screen Viewfinder is set to on or OFF on this screenFrame Mode screen Camera SW Mode screenModes of the camera switches are set on this 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 1 screen CAM User Menu Select 1, 2 and 3 screensCAM User Menu Select 2 screen CAM User Menu Select 3 screenFlare screen Black Shading screenWhite Shading screen Colorimetry screenInitialize screen Diagnostic screenEvaluation screen Option screenOS/N measurement screen OResolution measurement screenOModulation measurement screen OSensitivity measurement screenVTR Main Menu screen VTR’s functions are set on this screen Function screen2.0 ALLPRO14 BATTERY/TAPE screenTRIM14 TRIM13Auto Battery Setting screen¢ on MIC/AUDIO screen VTR VF Indicator screenCH1/2 101TC/UB screen OFF LCD User 103Display OFF ENG TCG/TCR ENGTime Date screen Time/date settings are performed on this screenVTR Initialize screen VTR User Menu Select screenNews REC ENG Pause Timer ENGHumid OPE ENG REC Start ENGTC Mode ENG PowerUB Mode ENG Tape IND ENG107 Also by warning tones heard from the speaker or earphone108 Emergency eject Error codesReplacing the backup battery MaintenanceHead cleaning Cleaning inside the viewfinderPreparation for inspection Inspections prior to shootingInspecting the camera unit VTR SAVE/STBYInspecting the viewfinder Tape travel inspection Inspecting the VTR unitInspections relating to the time code and user’s bit Inspection using external microphonesManual audio level adjustment function inspection Specifications VTR Video System Connector SectionVTR Audio System VTR Tape Transport SystemMaintenance products Relating to power supplyViewfinder Relating to external VTRsVQT9419 F0601W @

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