Panasonic AJ-PD900WP 131, Inspecting the Iris and Zoom Functions, Inspecting the VTR Section

Set the zoom to electric zoom mode and check the electric zoom operation. Check that the image changes to telephoto and wide angle.

Set the zoom to manual zoom mode and check the manual zoom operation. Turn the manual zoom lever and check that the image changes to telephoto and wide angle.

Set the iris to automatic adjustment mode and aim the lens at subjects with differing brightness to check that the automatic iris adjustment functions.

Set the iris to manual adjustment mode and turn the iris ring to check the manual iris ad- justment.

Hold down the instant iris automatic adjustment button and aim the lens at subjects with differing brightness to check the instant iris automatic adjustment performance.

Inspecting the Iris and Zoom Functions

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6 Return the iris to automatic adjustment mode and change the GAIN switch setting toL, M and H to check the following items.

ÁThe iris is adjusted with respect to subjects with the same brightness in accordance with the switch setting.

ÁThe gain value display on the viewfinder screen changes in accordance with the switch setting.

7 When a lens with an extender is mounted, set the extender to the used position to check that the extender functions properly.

Perform “(1) Tape Running Inspections” to “(4) Earphone and Speaker Inspections” below consecutively.

Inspecting the VTR Section

(1)Tape Running Inspections

1Set the VTR SAVE/STBY switch to SAVE and check that the VTR SAVE lamp inside the viewfinder lights.

2Set the VTR SAVE/STBY switch to STBY and check that the VTR SAVE lamp goes off.

3Set the F-RUN/R-RUN switch to R-RUN.

4Set the DISPLAY switch to CTL.

5Press the unit’s VTR START button and check the following items. ÁThe tape reels turn.

ÁThe counter display number changes.

ÁThe REC lamp inside the viewfinder lights.

ÁThe RF and SERVO lamps in the display window do not light.

6Press the unit’s VTR START button again. Check that the tape stops and the REC lamp inside the viewfinder goes off.

7Check the same operations as in steps 5 and 6 using the VTR button of the lens.

8Press the RESET button and check that the counter display number changes to “00:00:00:00”.

9Set the LIGHT switch to ON and check that the display window is illuminated.

10 Press the REW button and then press the PLAY button after the tape has rewound for a while. Check that the recording, playback and rewind operations are performed properly.

11 Press the FF button and check that fast forward operation is performed properly.

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