Panasonic Aj D810a Operating Instructions Manual

							– 141 –
EVALUAT I ON{
S/N OFF
OF F
OF F
OF F MO D U L A T I O N
TION RESOL U
SENS I T I V I T Y:
:
:
:¢
|
Item
BLACK
WHITE (V.SAW)
BLACK COMPE
WHITE COMPE
Variable
range
——
——
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
Remarks
This initiates AUTO BLACK SHADING
(DIGITAL start).
This initiates AUTO BLACK SHADING
(V.SAW start).
This selects ON or OFF for the digital
black shading compensation.
This selects ON or OFF for the digital
white shading compensation.
VF
display
ENG
ENG
ENG
ENG
MAIN Menu Screen 4 of 4 (SUB menus)
AUTO SHADING screen
The AUTO SHADING items are set on this screen. Align the arrow with the BLACK or WHITE item and press the UP or DOWN
button to initiate the corresponding operation.
The underlining in the variable range column indicates the setting in the preset mode.
USER menu:The USER menu appears when the MENU switch is set to SET.
ENG menu:The ENG menu appears when the MENU switch is set to SET while the SHIFT/ITEM button and UP button are
held down together.|Note{
When the AUTO W/B BAL switch is held down at the ABB position for 10 or more
seconds, the auto black shading compensation is performed automatically.
EVALUATION screen
The items on this screen are set when an evaluation is to be performed.
Item
S/N
MODULATION
RESOLUTION
SENSITIVITY
Variable
range
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
Remarks
This sets the signal-to-noise ratio
measurement to ON or OFF.
This sets the modulation measurement
to ON or OFF.
This sets the resolution measurement
to ON or OFF.
This sets the sensitivity measurement
to ON or OFF.
VF
display
ENG
ENG
ENG
ENG
{AUTO SHAD I NG
B L ACK
B L ACK
WHI TE
WHI TE(
V.SA
W)
:
ON
:
ON
¢
|
COMP E
COMP E 
						

							– 142 –
S/NDETA I L
:
:
:
: H¶
FCOMP OFF:
:
OF F OF F
OF F
OF F GAMMA
MA T R I X
F L ARE FOF
:
: M. PEDµ
00
VIDEO OUT Y¢
EVALUAT I ON |{
MAIN Menu Screen 4 of 4 (SUB menus)
S/N measurement screen
The settings for the signal-to-noise ratio measurement are performed on this screen.
Item
S/N
DETAIL
H-F COMP
GAMMA
MATRIX
FLARE
M.PED
VIDEO OUT
Variable
range
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
p100
 .
 .
 .
o0
 .
 .
 .
o100
ENC
Y
R
G
B
Remarks
This selects ON or OFF for the S/N
ratio setting.
This selects ON or OFF for DTL.
This selects ON or OFF for H-F
COMP.
This selects ON or OFF for GAMMA.
This selects ON or OFF for MATRIX.
This selects ON or OFF for FLARE.
This adjusts the master pedestal.
This switches the VIDEO OUT.
VF
display
ENG
ENG
ENG
ENG
ENG
ENG
ENG
ENG
The underlining in the variable range column indicates the setting in the preset mode.
USER menu:The USER menu appears when the MENU switch is set to SET.
ENG menu:The ENG menu appears when the MENU switch is set to SET while the SHIFT/ITEM button and UP button are
held down together. 
						

							– 143 – MAIN Menu Screen 4 of 4 (SUB menus)
Modulation measurement screen
The settings for the modulation measurement are performed on this screen.
The underlining in the variable range column indicates the setting in the preset mode.
USER menu:The USER menu appears when the MENU switch is set to SET.
ENG menu:The ENG menu appears when the MENU switch is set to SET while the SHIFT/ITEM button and UP button are
held down together.
Variable
range
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
p100
 .
 .
 .
o0
 .
 .
 .
o100
ENC
Y
R
G
B
Remarks
This selects ON or OFF for the
modulation measurement.
This selects ON or OFF for DTL.
This selects ON or OFF for H-F
COMP.
This selects ON or OFF for GAMMA.
This selects ON or OFF for MATRIX.
This selects ON or OFF for FLARE.
This adjusts the master pedestal.
This switches the VIDEO OUT.
VF
display
ENG
ENG
ENG
ENG
ENG
ENG
ENG
ENG
Item
MODULATION
DETAIL
H-F COMP
GAMMA
MATRIX
FLARE
M.PED
VIDEO OUT
EVALUAT I ON
DETA I L
H¶
FCOMP
GAMMA
MA T R I X
F L ARE:
:
:
:OF F :
:
OF F OF F
OF F
OF F
F OF
M. PED
VIDEO OUT:
:µ
00
YMO D U L A T I O N¢
|{ 
						

							– 144 – MAIN Menu Screen 4 of 4 (SUB menus)
Resolution measurement screen
The settings for the resolution measurement are performed on this screen.
Item
RESOLUTION
DETAIL
H-F COMP
GAMMA
MATRIX
FLARE
M.PED
VIDEO OUT
Variable
range
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
p100
 .
 .
 .
o0
 .
 .
 .
o100
ENC
Y
R
G
B
Remarks
This selects ON or OFF for the
resolution measurement.
This selects ON or OFF for DTL.
This selects ON or OFF for H-F
COMP.
This selects ON or OFF for GAMMA.
This selects ON or OFF for MATRIX.
This selects ON or OFF for FLARE.
This adjusts the master pedestal.
This switches the VIDEO OUT.
VF
display
ENG
ENG
ENG
ENG
The underlining in the variable range column indicates the setting in the preset mode.
USER menu:The USER menu appears when the MENU switch is set to SET.
ENG menu:The ENG menu appears when the MENU switch is set to SET while the SHIFT/ITEM button and UP button are
held down together.
F L ARE:
F OF
M. PED
VIDEO OUT:
:µ
00
Y EVALUAT I ON
DETA I L
H¶
FCOMP
GAMMA
MA T R I X:
:
:OF F :
:
OF F OF F
OF F
OF F
RESOL UT I ON¢
|{ 
						

							– 145 – MAIN Menu Screen 4 of 4 (SUB menus)
Sensitivity measurement screen
The settings for the sensitivity measurement are performed on this screen.
Item
SENSITIVITY
KNEE
W.CLIP
M.PED
VIDEO OUT
Variable
range
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
p100
 .
 .
 .
o0
 .
 .
 .
o100
ENC
Y
R
G
B
Remarks
This selects ON or OFF for the
sensitivity measurement.
This selects ON or OFF for KNEE.
This selects ON or OFF for W.CLIP.
This adjusts the master pedestal.
This switches the VIDEO OUT.
VF
display
ENG
ENG
ENG
ENG
ENG
The underlining in the variable range column indicates the setting in the preset mode.
USER menu:The USER menu appears when the MENU switch is set to SET.
ENG menu:The ENG menu appears when the MENU switch is set to SET while the SHIFT/ITEM button and UP button are
held down together.
EVALUAT I ON
KNEE
W.CL IP
M. PED
VIDEO OUT:
:
: :
:
OF F OF F
OF F
µ
00
Y
SENS I T I V I T Y¢
{ | 
						

							– 146 – MAIN Menu Screen 4 of 4 (SUB menus)
INITIALIZE screen
The MENU display item settings are reset on this screen. Align the arrow (>) with the item and press the UP or DOWN button to
initiate the corresponding operation.
|Note{
The camera ID is not returned to the factory setting.
DIAGNOSTIC screen
The unit’s operating statuses and software version are displayed on this screen.
Item
READ FACTORY
DATA
WRITE USER
DATA
Variable
range
——
——
Remarks
This returns the menu data to the
factory settings.
This saves the menu data inherent to
the user in the camera’s memory.
VF
display
ENG
ENG
Item
OPERATION
DRUM RUNNING
THREADING
VTR SYSCON
CAM SYSCON
DATA ROM
DV
Variable
range
——
——
——
——
——
——
——
Remarks
Unit’s operating time with the power
ON
Rotating time of the drum
Number of times the tape has been
loaded
Software version display
Software version display
Software version display
Software version display
VF
display
ENG
ENG
ENG
ENG
ENG
ENG
ENG
ÁThe DIAGNOSTIC screen can be displayed on the viewfinder when the MENU SET/
OFF switch is set to SET while the HOLD button is held down, and the PAGE switch
is pressed.
The underlining in the variable range column indicates the setting in the preset mode.
USER menu:The USER menu appears when the MENU switch is set to SET.
ENG menu:The ENG menu appears when the MENU switch is set to SET while the SHIFT/ITEM button and UP button are
held down together.
INITIALIZE
READ FACTORY DATA
DATA
WR I T E USER{
¢
|
DIAGNOST IC{
OPERA T I ON:
:
:00000·
1
DRUM RUNN I NG
THREAD I NG
VTR SYSCON
SYSCONVe r|
P
CAM
DA T ROMA0
1.00{
Ve r|
1.0 1.0{
Ve r|
1.0{
DV V e r|
1.00{
·
·
.·
·
.·
·
h
00000·
10
00000·
10h | 
						

							– 147 – Warning System
If trouble is detected immediately after the power is turned on or during operation, the display window (LCD), WARNING lamp,
lamps inside the viewfinder, and warning tones from the speaker and earphone inform the operator of trouble.
Item
RF
SERVO
HUMID
SLACK
Display window (LCD)
Warning
contentsWarning
display
Video head
clogging,
recording
system trouble
The servo is
out of order.
Condensation
Tape wind-up
trouble
Warning
display
statusRemain-
ing
battery
level
displayRemain-
ing tape
lengthdisplay
WARN-
ING
lampREC
lamp
Lamps
Emitted
4 times
per
second
F1)
Emitted
4 times
per
second
Emitted
4 times
per
second
F1)
Continu-
ous
tone F2)
Continu-
ous
tone
Warning
toneVTR (section)
operation
Head clogging is
detected and a
warning tone
emitted. Images
may not be
recorded properly.
Recording
continues, but
images may not
be recorded
properly.
Recording
continues, but
stops if tape
sticking occurs.
Playback, fast
forward and
rewind operation
stops.
An error code
appears in the
time code display
position of the
display window
(LCD) and the
VTR stops.
Countermeasures
Clean the heads.
If images still
cannot be
recorded properly
after the heads
are cleaned,
consult your
dealer.
Turn off the power
and consult your
dealer. (Lamps
may flash briefly
and then go off
when tape running
starts, but this
does not indicate
trouble.)
If tape running
stops and the
HUMID display
does not go off
even when the
power is turned off
and then on again,
wait until the
display goes off.
Check the error
code in the display
window (see
page 149) and
consult your
dealer.
RF
SERVO
HUMID
SLACK
Lighted
F1)
Lighted
Lighted
Flashes
Flashes
4 times
per
second
Flashes
4 times
per
second
Lighted
Flashes
4 times
per
second
Flashes
4 times
per
second
Flashes
4 times
per
second
Flashes
4 times
per
second
Flashes
4 times
per
second
F1) During recording
F2) During playback, fast forward or rewind
|Note{
If a cleaning tape is not available to deal with video head clogging, etc., first estab-
lish the STOP mode and then press the STOP button again while the RESET but-
ton on the side panel is kept depressed. While these buttons are held down, the
cleaning roller will clean the heads for a maximum of 10 seconds. 
						

							– 148 – Warning System
Item
TAPE END
BATTERY
END
Display window (LCD)
Warning
contentsWarning
display
The tape is
nearing its
end.
The tape has
reached its
end.
The battery
has almost run
out.
The battery
has run out.
Warning
display
status
Remain-
ing
battery
level
displayRemain-
ing tape
lengthdisplay
WARN-
ING
lampREC
lamp
Lamps
Emitted
4 times
per
second
Continu-
ous
tone
Emitted
4 times
per
secondF1)
Continu-
ous
tone
Warning
toneVTR (section)
operation
Operation
continues.
Recording,
playback or fast
forward operation
stops.
Operation
continues.
Operation stops.
Countermeasures
Replace the tape
as necessary.
Replace the
cassette or rewind
the tape.
Replace the
battery as
necessary.
Replace the
battery.
E TAPE
F
E BATT
F
Flashes
F1)
Flashes
Flashes
Flashes
Flashes
1 time
per
secondF1)
Lighted
Flashes
1 time
per
second
Lighted
Flashes
1 time
per
second
Flashes
4 times
per
second
Flashes
1 time
per
second
Flashes
1 time
per
secondF3) 1 of the
7 bars
displayed;
5-0
display
inside
the
viewfinder
flashes
All 7 bars
displayed
1 of the
7 bars
displayed
All 7 bars
displayed
F1) During recording
F2) During playback, fast forward or rewind
F3) During recording, the REC and BATT lamps flash in alternation.
When recording is paused (REC/PAUSE), the REC and BATT lamps flash together.
|Notes{
ÁWhen trouble occurs with the external VTR connected to the unit, warnings are displayed only by the unit’s REC and TALLY
lamps.
ÁWhen connecting the external VTR to the 26-pin/12-pin output adaptor and recording simultaneously with the internal and
external VTRs, the REC and TALLY lamps flash if trouble occurs in either VTR. Check the warning displays of each VTR to
confirm the error contents.
Warning system priorities are as follows.
1 SLACK
2 BATTERY END
3 TAPE END
4 HUMID
5 SERVO
6RF
7 BATTERY NEAR END
8 TAPE NEAR END 
						

							– 149 –
Error Codes
When an error occurs in the unit for some reason or other, the following error codes appear in the
display window.
Emergency eject
If the cassette cannot be ejected by pressing the EJECT button, use a screwdriver or similar tool
to press and turn the EMERGENCY screw. This enables the cassette to be removed.
1Set the power to OFF.
2Remove the rubber cap where shown in the figure. Insert a Phillips head screwdriver into the
cross-shaped part of the EMERGENCY screw (red).
3While pushing in with the screwdriver, turn the EMERGENCY screw counterclockwise until
the tape is ejected.
1 This screw needs to be rotated through about 30 turns after the first turn until the unload-
ing can be started.
2 This screw needs to be rotated through about 120 turns after the first turn until the tape is
ejected.
4Remove the cassette.
5Return the rubber cap to its original position.
|Notes{
1. Do not turn the EMERGENCY screw except in an emergency.
2. Do not turn the screw clockwise. Stop turning the screw as soon as the tape is ejected. Other-
wise, the mechanism may be damaged.
3. After the tape is ejected, the cassette holder will not lock into placed even when an attempt is
made to close it. Be sure to turn the power off and turn it back on to reset the mechanism’s
operation, and then close the cassette holder.
4. A clicking sound will be heard when the EMERGENCY screw is turned: this sound is made by
the real drive operation and is therefore not indicative of a malfunction.
Cassette holder
EMERGENCY screwBASet the power to OFF.
Contents
Recording signal trouble
Solenoid trouble
The servo is not locked.
Condensation has occurred.
Supply reel trouble
Take-up reel trouble
Capstan trouble
Cylinder trouble
Loading trouble
Code
No.
7
8
9
A
B
C
D
E
F
CPush in and turn at the same time.
1 This screw needs to be rotated through about 30 turns after
the first turn until the unloading can be started.
2 This screw needs to be rotated through about 120 turns after
the first turn until the tape is ejected. 
						

							– 150 –
Cleaning the Video Heads
Use the AJ-CL12MP cleaning cassette when head cleaning is required. Improper use of the
cleaning cassette may damage the video heads. Therefore, read the Handling Instructions for the
cleaning tape carefully before use.
Cleaning the Viewfinder
ÁDo not use thinner or other solvents to remove dirt from the viewfinder.
ÁWipe the lens with lens cleaner available on the market.
ÁAbsolutely do not wipe the mirror. If dirt, etc. has adhered to the mirror, remove it using a air
blower available on the market.
Characteristic Phenomenon of CCD Cameras
Smear
Smear occurs when shooting high-intensity subjects, and occurs more easily as the electronic
shutter speed increases.
Maintenance
Condensation
If the unit is moved from a cold location to a warm location or used in areas with high humidity, the
moisture in the air may adhere as water droplets on the head drum. This is called condensation,
and if the tape is run under these conditions, it will easily stick to the drum. Therefore, the following
points should be observed.
ÁIf the unit is moved under conditions where condensation may occur, eject the tape.
ÁBefore inserting the tape, set the POWER switch to ON and check that the HUMID display in the
display window is not lighted. If the HUMID display is lighted, do not insert the tape until the
display goes off.
|Note{
To ensure safe operation, MID continues to flash for 80 minutes after the condensation detection
has been released. During this period, the function buttons will not respond even when they are
operated.
The HUMID display
is not lighted.