Panasonic AJ-PD900W Warning/Status Display Section

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Controls and Their Functions

–TCG (time code selector) switch

This is used to set the running mode of the internal time code generator.

F-RUN: This position is used when the time code is to be advanced continuously regardless

of the VTR’s operation.

Set to this position when aligning the time code with the actual time or locking the

time code to an external source.

SET: This position is used for setting the time code or user’s bit.

R-RUN: This position is used when the time code is to be advanced only while recording is

in progress. The time code will be recorded continuously on a tape with a succes-

sion of unedited shots.

Warning/Status Display Section

—Tally lamp

This is activated when the TALLY switch “ is at HIGH or LOW, and it lights during recording

by the VTR section. It flashes in the same way as the REC lamp inside the viewfinder to warn

the operator. The brightness when lighted can be selected using the TALLY switch (HIGH or

LOW).

“TALLY switch

This controls the tally lamp —.

HIGH: The tally lamp is made brighter.

OFF: The tally lamp is extinguished.

LOW: The tally lamp is made darker.

”Back tally lamp

This functions in the same way as the tally lamp — when the back tally switch ‘ is set to

ON.

‘Back tally switch

This controls the back tally lamp ”.

ON: The back tally lamp operates.

OFF: The back tally lamp does not operate.

’WARNING lamp

This flashes or lights when trouble occurs in the VTR section.

÷LIGHT switch

ON: This illuminates the display window ◊.

OFF: This extinguishes the display window illumination.

◊Display window

The warnings related to the VTR section, remaining battery level, sound level, time data, etc.

are displayed in this window.

Contents

Main For your safety CAUTION: WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. Page Contents General and Features Features of the Camera Section Page Page Features Features of the VTR section Page Power Supply Section Accessory Mounting Section Audio Function Section (1) Audio Function Section (2) Audio Function Section (3) Shooting (Recording)/Playback Function Section (1) Shooting (Recording)/Playback Function Section (2) Shooting (Recording)/Playback Function Section (3) Shooting (Recording)/Playback Function Section (4) Page Menu Operation Section Time Code-Related Section (1) Time Code-Related Section (2) Warning/Status Display Section Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page 7 8 9 10 Page Page Detaching the Eyecup 1 2 3 Remounting the eyecup Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Connecting the AQ-EC1 Extension Control Unit (Option) Displaying the Setting Menu Inside the Viewfinder Setting Menu Configuration Changing the setting menu configuration Page Selecting the desired item 1 Changing the settings Changing the ON/OFF selection Returning to the default settings Quitting the menu Page Lamp Displays Inside the Viewfinder Setting the ! Lamp Display 2 3 4 EX S OFF 30-25 14.6V 1 A 0dB F5.6------- 1 2 3 4 5 E Selecting Display Items Select the items to be displayed on the viewfinder screen. 2 3 4 Display Mode and Setting Change Message Page Setting the Camera ID 2 3 4 CH1 CH2 E TAPE F E BATT F Displays Remaining Battery Level and Audio Level Displays VTR Section Operation/Status-Related Displays WIDE CH1 CH2 Time Code-Related Displays WIDE h min s frm dB HUMID SLACK Adjusting the Time and Date Adjustment and setup using the setting menu 1 2 3 4 Adjustments and Setup During Recording Adjustments and Setup Using the Setting Menu Adjustments and Setup During Recording Setting the Gain Selector Value Setting the gain selector value 2 3 4 2 (This operation can also be performed using the PAGEoUP/DOWN function.) 3 changed. 4 Adjusting the White Balance/Black Balance Adjusting the White Balance 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Adjusting the White Balance/Black Balance When the White Balance Cannot be Automatically Adjusted Error messages related to white balance adjustment When there is no Time to Adjust the White Balance Page Page Setting the Electronic Shutter Shutter Modes Shutter modes and shutter speeds which can be selected Page Page Setting the Electronic Shutter Changing the Shutter Speed/Mode Selection Range 2 3 4 Page Adjusting the Audio Level 4 -40 -30 -25 -20 -15 -10 -5 0 E 2,5 1 4 Page Page Setting the Time Data External Lock Operation Procedure 1 2 3 4 Setting Time Data Setup Card Handling Page Page Writing set data to cards 1 2 (This operation can also be performed using the PAGEoUP/DOWN function.) 3 sition. Protecting stored data When data is not written Reading out data stored on cards 1 2 3 4 5 6 Page Cassettes Ejecting cassettes Preventing Accidental Erasure Page Page 21-2 1-1,1-2 3 4,5 Page Page PlaybackChecking Recorded Contents Rec Review Color Playback Connection With an External VTR Precautions When Connecting an External VTR Recording Simultaneously with the Internal VTR and an External VTR Connections Checking the Function Settings Starting Recording 1 2 Page Recording With an External VTR Instead of the Internal VTR Using the 26-pin/12-pin Output Adaptor Connections Mounting the 26-pin/12-pin output adaptor 1 2 RET Button Page MARKER Screen VF DISPLAY Screen CAMERA ID Screen SHUTTER SPEED Screen SYNCHRO SCAN Screen ! LED Screen SET UP CARD Screen MAIN FUNCTION Screen E BATT/TAPE ALARM Screen FUNCTION 1/5 Screen FUNCTION 2/5 Screen FUNCTION 3/5 Screen FUNCTION 4/5 Screen FUNCTION 5/5 Screen LOW SETTING Screen MID SETTING Screen HIGH SETTING Screen LEVEL 1/6 Screen LEVEL 2/6 Screen LEVEL 3/6 Screen LEVEL 4/6 Screen LEVEL 5/6 Screen LEVEL 6/6 Screen VF OPERATION Screen MENU SELECT 1/3 Screen TIME DATE Screen MENU SELECT 2/3 Screen MENU SELECT 3/3 Screen AUTO SHADING Screen DATA RESET Screen DIAGNOSTIC Screen Warning System Warning System Error Codes Emergency eject 1 2 3 4 5 Maintenance Condensation Page Page Page Page Specifications General Camera Section Viewfinder Specifications VTR Section VTR Audio System VTR Tape Running System Connectors Input Related Components