Panasonic HDC27H 128

Emergency eject

If the cassette cannot be ejected by pressing the EJECT button, use a screwdriver or similar tool to press and turn the EMERGENCY screw. This enables the cassette to be removed.

1 Set the power to OFF.

2 Remove the rubber cap where shown in the figure. Insert a Phillips head screwdriver into the cross- shaped part of the EMERGENCY screw (red).

1Set the power to OFF.

4Cassette holder

2,5

EMERGENCY screw

3Push in and turn at the same time.

3 While pushing in with the screwdriver, turn the EMERGENCY screw counterclockwise until the tape is ejected.

OThis screw needs to be rotated through about 20 turns after the first turn until the unloading can be started.

OThis screw needs to be rotated through about 90 turns after the first turn until the tape is ejected.

4 Remove the cassette.

5 Return the rubber cap to its original position.

<Notes>

O Do not turn the EMERGENCY screw except in an emergency.

O Do not turn the screw clockwise. Stop turning the screw as soon as the tape is ejected. Otherwise, the mechanism may be damaged.

O After the tape is ejected, the cassette holder will not lock into place even when an attempt is made to close it. Be sure to turn the power off and turn it back on to reset the mechanism’s operation, and then close the cassette holder.

O A clicking sound will be heard when the EMERGENCY screw is turned: this sound is made by the reel drive operation and is therefore not indicative of a malfunction.

OThis screw needs to be rotated through about 20 turns after the first turn until the unloading can be started. OThis screw needs to be rotated through about 90 turns after the first turn until the tape is ejected.

Error codes

One of the following error codes appears in the display window when an error has occurred in the unit for some reason.

Code No.

Description of error

04Pinch solenoid problem

08Cleaning solenoid problem

0B Supply reel problem

0C Take-up reel problem

0D Capstan problem

0E Cylinder problem

0F Loading problem

38Servo transmission problem

3F Camera transmission problem

61Audio initialization problem/Temporary power outage.

6F Reference signal problem

11	Video initialization problem

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Contents

Page WARNING: CAUTION: Page Contents (continued) Features of the camera unit Features (continued) Features of the VTR unit Page Power supply section Parts and their functions (continued) (continued) Accessory mounting section Audio function section (1) Audio function section (2) Viewfinder section Shooting (recording)/playback function section (1) Shooting (recording)/playback function section (2) Shooting (recording)/playback function section (3) Shooting (recording)/playback function section (4) Shooting (recording)/playback function section (5) Warning/status display section Menu operation section Time code related section (1) Time code related section (2) Using the Anton/Bauer battery pack Power supply (continued) Using the Panasonic battery pack Using the Sony battery pack Using the V-mounttype battery pack Using an AC power supply Page Adjustment method Storing white shading adjustment values Adjusting the white shading (continued) Page Page Page Page Adjusting the viewfinder (The viewfinder is an optional accessory.) Attaching the viewfinder and adjusting its position Attaching the viewfinder and adjusting its position Adjusting the viewfinder’s front-backposition Removing the viewfinder When attaching a microphone to the viewfinder (optional accessory) for use Audio input preparation (continued) When attaching a microphone to the main unit for use When connecting a microphone to the MIC IN jack When connecting a microphone to the AUDIO IN connector When connecting audio components Page Bottom section Page Page Viewfinder lamp displays (continued) Setting the lamp displays Page Viewfinder screen status displays (continued) Selecting the display items Selectable items Selecting the display items Display modes and setting change messages Switching the display mode Setting the marker displays Setting the camera ID Remaining battery charge and audio channel level and remaining tape displays Displays relating to errors and warnings Displays relating to time codes Adjustments and setup using the setting menus Adjusting the white balance Preset white balance White balance adjustments using the AWB function Adjusting the white balance and black balance (continued) When the white balance cannot automatically be adjusted White balance memories White balance search area When using the unit in film mode Adjusting the black balance Shutter modes Registering the shutter speed Setting the electronic shutter (continued) Setting the shutter mode and speed Changing the shutter speed and mode selection range Setting the synchro scan 1 mode Switching the synchro scan shutter speed display Video mode (VIDEO MENU) Film mode (FILM MENU) Setting the frame rate Variable frame rate (continued) Page Setting the scan reverse Manual audio level adjustments Limiter Setting the user bits 3,5 Setting the time data (continued) Setting the time code 2,5 Externally locking the time code Example of connections for external lock Example of display 0 1 : 1 2 : 0 1 : x 0 1 : 1 2 : 0 1 : 5 0 2 : 4 0 : 2 4 : 5 User data operation Saving the user data Loading the user data Scene file operation Saving the scene file How to use the scene file (continued) Loading the scene file Resetting the scene file Setting Data Using an SD memory card How to insert the SD memory card How to eject the SD memory card SD memory card operations (continued) Formatting the SD memory card Saving the data settings on the card Page Loading the data saved on the card Page Loading a cassette tape Ejecting the cassette tape Ejecting the cassette when the battery has no charge To prevent accidental erasure From providing the power supply to loading the cassette From adjusting the white balance and black balance to stopping the recording Recording (continued) Shooting 3 4 1-1 Scene-to-scenecontinuity Ensuring scene-to-scenecontinuity at other times During rec-pause 1,2 Playback (checking what has been recorded) Rec review Color playback NEWS REC function RETAKE function INTERVAL REC (intermittent recording) function User menu Engineer menu Film mode and video mode Menu operations (continued) Basic setting menu operations Displaying menus User menu: Engineer menu Displaying sub-menusand deciding on settings Page Setting menu configuration (continued) Page Page FILM (CAM) MENUS FILM (CAM) MAIN MENU 1 screen FILM (CAM) MAIN MENU 2 screen FILM (CAM) MAIN MENU 3 screen FILM (CAM) MAIN MENU 4 screen Setting menu screens FILM (CAM) MAIN MENU ROP screen MATRIX screen Setting menu screens FILM (CAM) MAIN MENU 1 (continued) COLOR CORRECTION 1 screen COLOR CORRECTION 2 screen LOW SETTING screen MID SETTING screen HIGH SETTING screen ∫ADDITIONAL DTL 1 screen ADDITIONAL DTL2 screen SKIN TONE DTL screen KNEE/LEVEL screen GAMMA screen ∫CAMERA SETTING screen VF DISPLAY screen Setting menu screens FILM (CAM) MAIN MENU 2 (continued) VF MARKER screen VF INDICATOR screen CAMERA ID screen SHUTTER SPEED screen SHUTTER SELECT screen ! LED screen CAMERA SW MODE screen Page SUPER GAIN screen FRAME MODE screen CAM CARD READ/WRITE screen CAM CARD R/W SELECT screen Setting menu screens FILM (CAM) MAIN MENU 3 (continued) LENS FILE screen LENS FILE (CARD R/W) screen GENLOCK/IRIS screen LENS ADJ screen FILM (CAM) USER MENU SELECT 1, 2 and 3 screens FILM (CAM) USER MENU SELECT 1 screen FILM (CAM) USER MENU SELECT 2 screen FILM (CAM) USER MENU SELECT 3 screen Setting menu screens FILM (CAM) MAIN MENU 4 (continued) BLACK SHADING screen COLORIMETRY screen WHITE SHADING screen FLARE screen DIAGNOSTIC screen EVALUATION screen OPTION screen OS/N measurement screen OModulation measurement screen OResolution measurement screen OSensitivity measurement screen VTR MENUS VTR MAIN MENU screen VTR MAIN MENU FUNCTION screen Setting menu screens VTR MAIN MENU (continued) BATTERY/TAPE screen BATTERY SETTING screen MONITOR MARKER screen VTR VF INDICATOR screen MIC/AUDIO screen Page TC/UB screen Page TIME DATE screen VTR USER MENU SELECT screen VTR CARD READ/WRITE screen VTR INITIALIZE screen VTR USER MENU SELECT Setting menu screens VTR USER MENU SELECT (continued) $ SLACK $REC WARNING $ SERVO Warning system (continued) $ HUMID $ TAPE NEAR END $TAPE END $BATTERY NEAR END Page Condensation Head cleaning Cleaning inside the viewfinder Phenomena inherent to CCD cameras CAUTION: PUSH Connectors and signals (continued) Preparation for inspection Inspecting the camera unit Inspections prior to shooting (continued) Inspecting the viewfinder Inspecting the aperture and zoom functions Inspecting the VTR unit 1.Tape travel inspection 2.Automatic audio level adjustment function inspection 3.Manual audio level adjustment function inspection 4. Earphone and speaker inspection 5.Inspection using external microphones 6.Inspections relating to the time code and user bits [GENERAL] [CAMERA UNIT] Specifications (continued) [VTR UNIT] VTR Tape Transport System VTR Video System [Connector Section] [VIEWFINDER] [RELATED COMPONENTS & PARTS] Relating to power supply Viewfinder [ACCESSORIES]