Panasonic Aj D215 Operating Instructions Manual

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1REW (rewind)/FF (fast forward) buttons
OWhen the REW or FF button is pressed while
the tape has stopped traveling, the tape is
rewound or fast forwarded at the normal
rewinding or fast forwarding speed in the E-E
mode.
OWhen the REW or FF button is pressed while
the tape is being played, the tape is reviewed or
cued at approximately 4.5 times the normal tape
speed.
OWhen the REW or FF button is pressed in the
STILL or REC PAUSE mode, the tape is
reviewed or cued at approximately 1 times the...

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5Audio input selector (MIC SELECT) switches
These switches are used to select the CH1 and
CH2 audio input.
FRONT:Set to this position when recording audio
signals from the microphone
incorporated in the camera.
REAR:Set to this position when connecting
external microphones to the audio input
connectors (XLR 3P) on the rear panel
and recording the audio signals from
these microphones.7ITEM button
This is used to select menu items.  When the :
MENU switch is at OFF, it functions as the reset
button...

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Power Zoom Lens (option)
7Lens cable (12-pin)
This cable is to be connected to the LENS
connector.
8Focus ring
This ring is turned to focus the lens.
9Zoom ring
To adjust the screen size, set the power/manual
zoom selector switch to MANU,and turn this ring.
1Automatic iris control
This enables the automatic iris speed to be
adjusted.  
Removal of the rubber cap reveals the control
inside.  The speed is increasing by turning the
control clockwise but take care not to turn it too far
since...

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:Iris ring
To adjust the iris, set the lens iris selector switch
(IRIS) to M, and turn this ring.
;Flange back adjustment ring
To adjust the flange back, loosen the flange back
locking knob, and turn this ring.  The ring must be
adjusted when the lens has been replaced or
when a lens has been mounted for the first time.
Power/manual zoom selector switch
When this switch is set to SERVO, the zoom can
be adjusted using the power zoom control switch.
When it is set to MANU, the zoom can be adjusted...

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Viewfinder displays
SCENE data MARK display
AUDIO (yellow):This is not used in this system.
TALLY (red):This lights during recording.  It flashes as the tape is
approaching the recording position from unloading or
when trouble has occurred.
STBY (green):This is not used in this system.
GAIN (yellow):This lights when the camera gain is increased.
BATT (yellow):This flashes when the battery charge has dropped.
VTR (yellow):This lights or flashes when trouble has occurred in the
VTR.
LED displays...

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Error message displays
Error display Cause Remedial action
BACKUP BATTERY
EMPTYThis appears when the internal clock battery
has run down.Replace the unit’s back-up battery.  For the
replacement procedure, refer to page 58, and
consult with your dealer.
Remarks: 
A flat back-up battery will interfere with the clock and time code free run functions although all
other functions will remain unaffected.  Replace the back-up battery at the earliest possible
opportunity.
The BACKUP BATTERY EMPTY display...

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Error display Cause Remedial action
TOO BRIGHT
ERRORThis appears when the white balance is to be
adjusted (when the AUTO W/B BAL switch was
operated) or when the screen is excessively
bright.Stop down the iris a little more, and adjust the
white balance.  If the error display remains,
insert the electronic shutter or attach the ND
filter.
Error messages which appear during operation
TOO DARK ERROR This appears when the white balance is to be
adjusted (when the AUTO W/B BAL switch was
operated) or...

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Preparations
Attaching the lens
1Position the lens, insert it, and lock it in place using the lens locking
lever.
Lens locking lever
2Connect the cord to the LENS connector, and secure it using the
cable clamp.
LENS connector
Notes:$Refer to the operating instructions accompanying the lens for
details on handling the lens.
$Attach the lens cap to protect the unit when the lens has been
removed.
Cable clamp
$Attaching the peripheral units 

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Mounting the viewfinder
1Align the positions of the marks (red), and fit into place.
2Turn the viewfinder locking ring to lock the viewfinder into place.
Viewfinder locking ring
The viewfinder can be turned by 90 degrees by loosening the locking ring.
Viewfinder
Marks (red) 

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Eye cup
unlocking leverEye cup
Removing the eye cup
2
1
Move the eye cup unlocking lever is the
direction indicated by the arrow.
2
Slide the eye cup in the direction indicated to
remove it.
Adjusting the eyepiece position
1
Set the eyepiece stopper to FREE.
2
Move the eyepiece toward the left or right to a
position which affords the easiest viewing.
3
Tighten the eyepiece stopper.
Adjusting the eye cup position
1
Set the eye cup stopper to FREE.
2
Adjust the eye cup by moving it toward you or...