Panasonic Aj D700 Operating Instructions Manual

							Setup Card Operations
Setting menu contents can be stored using setup cards (option). This data can then be used to
quickly recreate the appropriate setup conditions. Subject data, etc. can also be stored on setup
cards. See the Setup Card Application Instructions for a detailed description.
Setup cards are optional, and general purpose memory cards (S RAM 64 Kbyte or more) can be
used.
Setup Card Handling
Setup cards can be inserted and ejected regardless of whether the power is on or off.
However, setup cards should not be inserted or ejected during recording as this may result in
misoperation.
Ejecting setup cards
Lift up on the lower edge of the cover to open the cover and remove the setup card.

Take care not to touch the connectors at the front of the setup card.
Inserting setup cards
Position the unit so that the panel with the logo faces you, insert the setup card into the setup card
insertion slot and then close the cover.

Check that the unit is positioned with the logo facing you and that the characters are facing the
correct direction, and then insert the card. Be sure to insert the card in the correct direction. If the
card is difficult to insert, the card may be backwards or upside-down. In these cases, do not at-
tempt to force in the card, but check whether the card is backwards or upside-down and then
reinsert the card.
Usage and storage precautions
The following points should be observed when using and storing setup cards.
Avoid high temperatures and humidity.
Do not expose setup cards to water.
Avoid electrostatic charges.
Store setup cards inserted in the unit with the cover closed.
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							Setup Card Operations
Setup Card Data Operations
Operations to store setting data on setup cards and read out stored data are performed at the SET
UP CARD page of the setting menu.

When operating the unit with a remote controller, the SET UP CARD page cannot be operated
from the unit.
Formatting setup cards
1Set the MENU SET/OFF switch to SET. The page on which the previous setting menu opera-
tions were completed appears on the viewfinder screen. (When the menu is used for the first
time, the first page appears.)
2Press the MENU switch repeatedly until the SET UP CARD page shown below appears.
(This operation can also be performed using the PAGE+ UP/DOWN function.)
– SET UP CARD –
READ ( CAM)
WRITE ( CARD)
CARD CONFIG.
ID READ/WRITE :ON
FUNCTION1~2R/W:ON
L/M/H SET R/W :ON
LEVEL 1~6 R/W :ON
3Press the SHIFT/ITEM button repeatedly to move the cursor to the CARD CONFIG. position.
4Press the UP (or DOWN) button. When the setup card has been formatted, the message
shown below appears.

When setup cards are formatted, the setting conditions at that time are also input simulta-
neously.
– SET UP CARD –
READ ( CAM)
WRITE ( CARD)
CARD CONFIG.
ID READ/WRITE :ON
FUNCTION1~2R/W:ON
L/M/H SET R/W :ON
LEVEL 1~6 R/W :ON
FORMAT OK
5When menu operations have been completed, return the MENU SET/OFF switch to OFF.
The setting menu disappears from the viewfinder screen and the displays indicating the unit’s
current status appear at the top and bottom of the viewfinder screen.
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							When data is not written
If the following error messages appear when the UP (or DOWN) button is pressed in step 4, the
data is not written.
Data format error messages
Error message
WRITE PROTECT
NO CARD
ERROR
ConditionCountermeasure
The write protect switch onSet the write protect switch
the side of the card is set toon the side of the card to
ON.OFF.
A setup card is notInsert a card.
inserted.
The disk cannot beThe card may be defective.
formatted.Replace the card.
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							Setup Card Operations
Writing set data to cards
1Set the MENU SET/OFF switch to SET. The page on which the previous setting menu opera-
tions were completed appears on the viewfinder screen. (When the menu is used for the first
time, the first page appears.)
2Press the MENU switch repeatedly until the SET UP CARD page shown below appears.
(This operation can also be performed using the PAGE+UP/DOWN function.)
– SET UP CARD –
READ ( CAM)
WRITE ( CARD)
CARD CONFIG.
ID READ/WRITE :ON
FUNCTION1~2R/W:ON
L/M/H SET R/W :ON
LEVEL 1~6 R/W :ON
3Press the SHIFT/ITEM button repeatedly to move the cursor to the WRITE (CARD) posi-
tion.
4Press the UP (or DOWN) button. When writing is complete, the message shown below ap-
pears.
– SET UP CARD –
READ ( CAM)
WRITE ( CARD)
CARD CONFIG.
ID READ/WRITE :ON
FUNCTION1~2R/W:ON
L/M/H SET R/W :ON
LEVEL 1~6 R/W :ON
WRITE OK
5When menu operations have been completed, return the MENU SET/OFF switch to OFF.
The setting menu disappears from the viewfinder screen and the displays indicating the unit’s
current status appear at the top and bottom of the viewfinder screen.
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							Protecting stored data
If the setup card’s WRITE PROTECT switch is set to ON, data is not rewritten even if the UP (or
DOWN) button is pressed in step 4.
Set to ON.
When data is not written
If the following error messages appear when the UP (or DOWN) button is pressed in step 4, the
data is not written.
Data writing error messages
Error message
NO CONFIGCondition
The setup card is not
formatted.
Countermeasure
Format the card.
NO CARDA setup card is not
inserted.Insert a card.
WRITE PROTECTThe write protect switch onSet the write protect switch
the side of the card is set toon the side of the card to
ON.OFF.
ERRORData cannot be written on
the card.The card may be defective.
Replace the card.
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							Setup Card Operations
Reading out data stored on cards
1Set the MENU SET/OFF switch to SET. The page on which the previous setting menu opera-
tions were completed appears on the viewfinder screen. (When the menu is used for the first
time, the first page appears.)
2Press the PAGE switch repeatedly until the SET UP CARD page shown below appears. (This
operation can also be performed using the PAGE+UP/DOWN function.)
– SET UP CARD –
READ (  CAM)
WRITE ( CARD)
CARD CONFIG.
ID READ/WRITE :ON
FUNCTION1~2R/W:ON
L/M/H SET R/W :ON
LEVEL 1~6 R/W :ON
3Press the SHIFT/ITEM button to move the cursor to the READ (  CAM) position.
4Press the UP (or DOWN) button. When readout is complete, the message shown below ap-
pears.
– SET UP CARD –
READ ( CAM)
WRITE ( CARD)
CARD CONFIG.
ID READ/WRITE :ON
FUNCTION1~2R/W:ON
L/M/H SET R/W :ON
LEVEL 1~6 R/W :ON
READ OK
5When menu operations have been completed, set the MENU SET/OFF switch to OFF. The
setting menu disappears from the viewfinder screen and the displays indicating the unit’s cur-
rent status based on the data read out from the setup card appear at the top and bottom of
the viewfinder screen.
When data is not read out
If the following error messages appear when the UP (or DOWN) button is pressed in step 4, the
data is not read out.
Data readout error messages
Error message
NO CONFIG
NO CARD
ERROR
Condition
The setup card is not
formatted.
A setup card is not
inset-ted.
Data cannot be read out.
Countermeasure
Format the card.
Insert a card.
Data written by devices
other than this unit cannot
be read out.
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							Cassettes
See “Cassettes” (page 135) for a description of cassettes which can be used with the unit.
Inserting and Ejecting Cassettes
Inserting cassettes
1Check that there are no cables, etc. around the cassette holder and the top panel and then
set the POWER switch to ON.
Power: ON
If condensation has occurred inside the unit, the HUMID display lights. In these cases, wait
until the display goes off before proceeding to step 2.
2Press the EJECT button. The cassette holder opens.
EJECT Button
Cassette Holder
3Check that there is no slack in the tape, insert the cassette, and then firmly close the cassette
holder.
Checking that there is no slack in the tape
Press the reel in with your finger and turn it lightly in the direction of the arrow. If the reel does not
turn, there is no slack in the tape.
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							Cassettes
Ejecting cassettes
With the power turned on, press the EJECT button to open the cassette holder and eject the cas-
sette. If a cassette is not to be inserted immediately after ejecting the cassette, close the cassette
holder.
Ejecting cassettes when the battery has run out
Set the POWER switch to OFF to turn off the power, then turn on the power again and immedi-
ately hold down the EJECT button. If there is still power remaining in the battery, the cassette will
be ejected. However, this operation should not be repeated.
Preventing Accidental Erasure
Set the tab on the cassette to the SAVE side to prevent the recorded contents of tapes from being
accidentally erased.
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							Recording
Basic Procedures
This section describes the basic operating procedures for shooting and recording. When starting
to shoot actual images, inspect the unit beforehand to check that all systems are functioning nor-
mally.
See the “Inspections Before Shooting” (page 129) for a description of inspection procedures.
Procedures from power supply preparations to inserting a cassette
2
1Insert a charged battery pack.
2Set the POWER switch to ON and check that the HUMID display does not appear and that
five or more bars of the remaining battery level display are lighted.
If the HUMID display appears, wait until the display goes off.
If five or more bars of the remaining battery level display are not lighted, replace the battery
pack with a sufficiently charged battery pack.
3Check that there are no cables, etc. around the cassette holder and top panel and then press
the EJECT button to open the cassette holder.
4Check the following items, and then insert a cassette and close the cassette holder.
The cassette is not set to write protect status.
There is no slack in the tape.
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							Recording
Procedures from adjusting the white balance and black balance to
stopping recording
Turn on the power, insert a cassette, and then set the various switches as follows.
AUDIO SELECT CH1/CH2: AUTO
TCG: F-RUN or R-RUN
OUTPUT: CAM/AUTO KNEE ON
GAIN: Set the smallest gain value possible.
Iris: AUTO
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