Panasonic Aj D810a Operating Instructions Manual

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Adjusting the Audio Level
If the AUDIO SELECT CH1/CH2 selector switch is set to AUTO, the input levels of audio CH1 and
CH2 are automatically adjusted. If are the level of audio channels 1 and 2 to be manually adjusted,
perform the following operations.
Manually Adjusting the Audio Level
1Set the AUDIO SELECT CH1/CH2 selector switch to MAN.
2Turn the AUDIO LEVEL CH1 control at the bottom of the front panel completely to the right.
3Turn the AUDIO LEVEL CH1/CH2 controls to adjust the audio level so...

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Turn the AUDIO LEVEL CH1 control at the bottom of the front panel to adjust the input vol-
ume so that the audio level display appears as shown below.
ÁWhen the input volume is normal, the audio level display turns ON up to the seventh of the
eight level display bars from the left.
ÁWhen the rightmost (0 dB) turns asterisk (E) mark, the input volume is excessive. Adjust the
level so that the display bar does not turn E mark.
When the optimal level cannot be set
The...

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Setting the Time Data
Setting the Time Code
When using both the user bit and the time code, set the user bit first. If the time code is set first, the
time code generator will stop while the user bit is being set, causing the set time code to become
inaccurate. The time code can be set within the range of 00:00:00:00 to 23:59:59:29.
1Set the DISPLAY switch to TC.
2Set the TCG switch to SET.
3Set TC MODE to “DF” or “NDF” on the “VTR FUNCTION” SUB menu page of MAIN menu 2 of
4. Select DF when the time...

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Setting the User Bit
Setting the user bit allows up to 8 digits of hexadecimal data such as memos (date, time), etc. to
be recorded in the sub code track.
1Set the DISPLAY switch to UB.
2Set the TCG switch to SET.
3Select UB MODE on the “VTR FUNCTION” SUB menu page of MAIN menu 2 of 4.
4Set the user bit using the SHIFT/ITEM, UP and DOWN buttons.
SHIFT/ITEM button:This is used to cause the digit which is to be set to flash. Each time it is
pressed, the flashing digit moves to...

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Setting the Time Data
Locking the Time Code to an External Source
The time code generator of the VTR section can be locked to an external generator.
Example of connections for external locking
Example 1: Locking the time code to an external signal
Example 2: When a multiple number of AJ-D810A units are connected with one unit
serving as the master unit and the others as the slave units Reference video signal
To the next unit
External Lock Operation Procedure
1Set the POWER switch to ON.
2Set the...

–86– Setting the Time Data
This locks the built-in time code generator to the reference time code. After about 10 seconds
have passed since the time code generator was locked, the external lock status is maintained
even if the external reference time code is disconnected. However, if the reference time code is
disconnected during recording (REC), the servo lock will be thrown out of order.
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When the external locking operation is performed, the time code is locked instantly to the external
time code...

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Setup Card Operations
Setting menu contents can be stored using setup memory cards (SHL-064HSRVS, 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 de-
scription.
ÁOptional cards include the general purpose memory card (SRAM 64KB or more) which is used
as the setup card and the ATA flash memory card (4MB or more) which is used for the Picture
Link...

–88– Setup Card Operations
Setup Card Data Operations
Operations to store setting data on setup cards and read out stored data are performed at the
“CARD READ/WRITE” SUB menu page of MAIN menu screen 2 of 4.
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When operating the unit with a remote controller, the CARD READ/WRITE page cannot be oper-
ated from the unit.
Formatting setup cards
1Set the MENU SET/OFF switch to the SET position while the SHIFT/ITEM button and UP
button are held down together.
2Press the PAGE button to display the MAIN...

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Setup Card Operations
When data is not written
If the following error messages appear when the UP button is pressed in step 7, the data is not
written.
Data format error messages
Set the write protect switch
on the side of the card to
OFF.
Insert a card.
The card may be
defective. Replace the
card.
Error message
WRITE PROTECT
NO CARD
ERROR
Condition
The write protect switch on
the side of the card is set
to ON.
A setup card is not
inserted.
The disk cannot be
formatted.
Countermeasure 

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Setup Card Operations
Writing set data to cards
1Set the MENU SET/OFF switch to the SET position while the SHIFT/ITEM button and UP
button are held down together.
2Press the PAGE button to display the MAIN menu screen 3 of 4.
3Press the SHIFT/ITEM button to move the cursor to the “CARD READ/WRITE” position.
4Press the UP or DOWN button to open the CARD READ/WRITE page.
5Press the SHIFT/ITEM button repeatedly to move the cursor to the WRITE position.
6A menu shown below appears when the UP (or DOWN)...