Panasonic Aj D440 Aj D450 Operating Instructions Manual

Rack mounting
The unit can be mounted into a 19-inch standard rack if the optional rack-mounting adaptors 
(AJ-MA75P) are used.  For the installation rails, it is recommended that the rail and bracket 
for 18 length (model number CC3001-99-0400) of CHASSIS TRAK be used. (The complete 
slide rail and bracket unit is not available from Panasonic) For further details, consult with 
your dealer.
Remove the screws on the left and right sides of the unit.
Use the removed screw to attach the inner members of...

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Video head cleaning
This unit has an auto head cleaning function which automatically reduces the dirt on the 
heads. However, to further increase the unit’s reliability, it is recommended that its video 
heads be cleaned every day.
Use the cleaning fluid designated by Panasonic.
Condensation occurs due to the same principle involved when droplets of water form on a 
window pane of a heated room.  It occurs when the unit or tape is moved between places 
where the temperature or humidity varies...

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Error messages
When a warning occurs in this unit, an error number appears at the counter display.
Opening the DIAG menu will display the error description on the monitor. Also, when an 
abnormal operation is detected in this unit, an error number flashes on the counter display.
This display the VTR information.
VCR information includes “WARNING” information and “HOURS METER” (usage time) 
information. A DIAG menu appears on the monitor when the monitor is connected to the  
VIDEO OUT 3 connector...

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Error messages 

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RS-232C interface
The VTR can be operated by commands when the RS-232C interface is used.
(See command table on page 60 – 62.)
Conditions for acknowledging commands from RS-232C interface
The front panel REMOTE/LOCAL switch must be at REMOTE.
The setup menu item No. 204 “RS232C SEL” must be ON.
If the above conditions are not met, [ACK] + [STX]ER001[ETX] is returned to the external unit.
Whether the [ACK] code is returned depends on the setting which has been selected for setup menu item No. 209...

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RS-232C interface