Panasonic Aj D700_200dpi 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 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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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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