Panasonic AJ-HDX400P operating instructions Slack, Battery END, Tape END, REC Warning, Humid

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Chapter 6 Maintenance and inspections

6-3 Warning system

6-3-1 Warning description tables

When an error or a problem is detected immediately after the power is turned on or while an operation is underway, the WARNING lamp and lamps inside the viewfinder serve to alert the user.

<Note>

Items are displayed in the following sequence of priority: WARNING lamp > tally lamp > warnings inside the viewfinder. The display accords with this sequence when more than one error has occurred at the same time. However, WIRELESS RF may not be displayed depending on the menu setting selected.

1. SLACK

Indications on LCD screen

“SLACK” appears and an error code flashes.

 

 

WARNING lamp

Flashes four times a second.

 

 

Tally lamp

Flashes four times a second.

 

 

Viewfinder

“SLACK” appears and an error code lights up.

 

 

Alarm

Sounds continuously.

 

 

Warning description

Motor, solenoid or other mechanism-related

 

trouble, etc.

 

 

VTR unit operation

Operation is stopped. Power is turned off if

 

solenoid trouble has been detected.

 

 

Corrective action

Check “6-3-2 Error codes,” and consult your

 

nearest service center.

 

 

2. BATTERY END

Indications on LCD screen

The bar display that shows the remaining battery

 

charge starts flashing.

 

 

WARNING lamp

Lights.

 

 

Tally lamp

Flashes once a second.

 

 

Viewfinder

BATT LED lights.

 

 

Alarm

Sounds continuously.

 

 

Warning description

The battery charge is now depleted.

 

 

VTR unit operation

All operations are stopped, and the tape is

 

unloaded. Only cassette tape eject is accepted.

 

 

Corrective action

Replace the battery.

 

 

3. TAPE END

Indications on LCD screen

The bar display that shows the remaining tape

 

amount starts flashing.

 

 

WARNING lamp

Lights (during stop and standby OFF).

 

 

Tally lamp

Flashes four times a second (during stop and

 

standby OFF).

 

 

Viewfinder

“= END” flashes (during stop and standby OFF).

 

 

Alarm

Sounds continuously (during stop and standby

 

OFF).

 

 

Warning description

The tape has come to its end.

 

 

VTR unit operation

Operation is stopped during recording, playback

 

and fast forwarding.

 

 

Corrective action

Rewind the tape or replace the cassette tape.

 

 

4. REC WARNING

Indications on LCD screen

The code 11 display lights.

 

 

6

 

 

 

WARNING lamp

Flashes four times a second (for at least 3

 

 

seconds during recording).

 

Tally lamp

Flashes four times a second (for at least 3

 

 

 

 

seconds during recording).

 

 

 

 

 

 

Viewfinder

REC WARNING display flashes (for at least 3

 

 

 

seconds during recording).

 

 

 

 

 

 

Alarm

Sounds four times a second (for at least 3

 

 

 

seconds during recording).

 

 

 

 

 

 

Warning description

Problem with the recording control signal.

 

 

 

 

 

 

VTR unit operation

Recording continues but the signals may not be

 

 

 

recorded correctly while the warning remains

 

 

 

displayed.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Corrective action

Rewind the tape or replace the cassette tape.

 

 

 

 

 

 

5. HUMID

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Indications on LCD screen

“HUMID” display lights if condensation is

 

 

 

detected.

 

 

 

“HUMID” display flashes for an additional 10 to 90

 

 

 

minutes after condensation detection is canceled.

 

 

 

 

 

 

WARNING lamp

Lights for 90 minutes following the release of the

 

 

 

condensation detection after the condensation

 

 

 

formation was detected.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Tally lamp

Flashes 4 times per second for 90 minutes after

 

 

 

condensation detection is canceled.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Viewfinder

“HUMID” display flashes from the time

 

 

 

condensation is detected until 90 minutes after

 

 

 

the condensation detection is released.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Alarm

Sounds continuously (4 times a second during

 

 

 

recording).

 

 

 

 

 

 

Warning description

Condensation has formed.

 

 

 

 

 

 

VTR unit operation

The recording operation continues but if the tape

 

 

 

sticks, recording will stop.

 

 

 

For 80 minutes after the condensation detection is

 

 

 

released, the drum is rotated and no operations

 

 

 

are accepted.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Corrective action

Stop the tape travel and turn off the power. If the

 

 

 

“HUMID” display fails to be cleared even when the

 

 

 

power is turned back on, wait until it clears.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Contents Model No. AJ Operating Instructions Camera/VTRDo not Remove Cover or Back FCC NoteNi-Cd Contents Specifications Chapter Maintenance InspectionsMenu description tables Features of the camera unit Features of the VTR unit AJ-HDX400P System configurationPower supply and accessory mounting section Front Audio function section input systemRear Audio function section output system Shooting and recording camera unit CAM. Auto Knee on Shooting and recording VTR unitCAM. Auto Knee OFF BarsScrop LT BOXSqueeze Busy operation mode display lamp Setup card insertion slotMenu operation section Menu buttonCTL Time code related sectionDisplays relating to the VTR unit’s operations and modes Mode displays Time code-related switch settings and display itemsTCG 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 Adjust the white balance Procedure for shooting3When adjusting the white balance on the spot Tape function buttonsScene-to-scene continuity during rec-pause Scene-to-scene continuityEnsuring scene-to-scene continuity at other times PRE-RECORDING function Procedure for shooting in the on modesInterval REC function ONE ShotWhen the recording is to be When recording is to be suspended at any timeWhen the ONE Shot mode of Interval REC is to be exited When the Interval REC mode is to be exitedRetake function When the Retake function is to be exitedRec-review function Normal playback and playback at different speedsAdjusting the white balance Adjusting the white balance and black balanceWhite balance detection area Output CAMWhen the white balance cannot be adjusted automatically When there is no time to adjust the white balanceAuto tracking white balance setting White balance memoriesAuto W/B BAL switch Adjusting the black balanceBlack balance memory Use this to execute ABBSetting the shutter mode and speed Setting the electronic shutterShutter modes Viewfinder screen displays relating to the shutterSetting the synchro scan mode Selecting the recording signals and recording systemSelecting the audio input signals 3 CH3 and CH4 recording levels Adjusting the audio signal recording levelsAuto Level MICSetting the user bits Setting the time dataTape continuity with the user bits User bit memory functionRegion Setting the internal clock’s date and timeTime code when the battery is replaced Setting the time codeOperating procedure for external locking Externally locking the time codeConcerning the user bit setting during external lock Setting the Umid informationTo release the external lock ExamplesMenu displays on the viewfinder screen Menu configurationBasic menu operations To increment the value Selecting the user menusTo decrement the value To set an item to on or OFFViewfinder screen status displays Viewfinder screen status display configurationViewfinder lamp displays Selecting the viewfinder screen display itemsMode Check Display item What is displayed Status when display appearsCheck Filter Line MIX Gain Remaining battery Battery type= Iris override Iris, f-valueViewfinder screen display selection Color temperatureShutter Speed/modeSetting the camera ID Setting the marker displaysSetting change/adjustment result messages and display modes Marker check screen displays Marker Select button function Mode check screen displays Mode Check button functionSetting the User SW Gain switching Menu-driven function setupSelecting 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 Formatting the setup card Setup card operationsSaving the data settings on the card Selecting the file NoGiving a title to the selected file Saving the data settings to the selected fileLoading the data of the selected file Loading the data saved on the cardWriting 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 # Read Write Reset Scene Read User Data Scene SEL Write Reset White BAL switch How to use the lens file dataOperation method without performing File menu operations Attaching the battery and setting the battery type Supplying the powerUsing the Anton Bauer battery pack ReferenceUsing the V-mount type battery pack Using the NP-1 type battery packNP-1 type Battery case When the AJ-B75 AC adapter made by Panasonic is used Using an AC power supplyPin no Signal Attaching the lensLens socket Adjusting the lens flangeApprox meters OFF Adjusting the white shading of the lensGiving a title to the selected file no Storing the lens file dataReading the lens file data When using the front microphone Audio input signal preparationsWhen using an external microphone When using an audio component When using a wireless receiverWhen using a UniSlot wireless receiver Mounting the unit on a tripodConnecting the extension control unit AJ-EC3P Adjusting the position of the shoulder padAttaching the shoulder belt Example showing use of the SHAN-RC700 rain coverFront Audio Attaching the Front Audio Level control knobPreparation for inspections Inspections prior to shootingInspecting the camera unit Manual audio level adjustment function Inspection Automatic 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 Push Connectors and signalsNC5FBH HA16PRM-3SGSlack Battery ENDTape END REC WarningBattery Near END Wireless RFServo Tape Near ENDCode No Description of error Error codesEmergency eject Emergency eject screw Push in and turn at the same timeHow to open the menus Menu configurationHow to interpret the menu lists Output SEL REC FunctionVariable Remarks Data storage Range ONE ShotGenlock Option Mode1 ROP Color Correction MatrixMID Setting LOW SettingAdditional DTL High SettingDirection Skin Tone DTL=SKIN Tone Area All items in Camera Setting are setting targets of the item 12 $ Camera SettingsGamma FlareVF Marker VF DisplaysZebra pattern display HoldVF INDICATOR2 VF INDICATOR1User BOX Camera ID Mode Check IND7 !LED Shutter SpeedUser SW Shutter SelectSmpte SW ModeSplit AribUser SW Gain White Balance ModeIris FileCard READ/WRITE Card R/W SelectLens File DiagnosticSystem Check InitializeBlack Shading BATTERY/TAPEWhite Shading VTR FunctionManual Battery SETTING1Data storage Range HYTRON100ENDURA80*1 ENDURA50*1ENDURA-D*2 DIGITAL14 Battery SETTING2END 6 MIC/AUDIO2 5 MIC/AUDIO1Umid SET/INFO 7 TC/UBVTR Diag Downcon SettingOption Audio System Video SystemConnector Section Audio Input Connectors Memo Panasonic Broadcast & Television Systems Company

AJ-HDX400P specifications

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