Panasonic Aj D92 Operating Instructions Manual

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704 EMPHASIS 00000001OFFONFor setting the emphasis ON or OFF.
705 MONI SEL
0000
0001PLYPCMPLYCUE
730 DOUBLE REC
0000
0001OFFON
732 LIMITER CH1
0000
0001OFFONFor setting the CH1 audio limiter operation.
0: The limiter does not operate.
1: The limiter operates.
733 LIMITER CH2
0000
0001OFFONFor setting the CH2 audio limiter operation.
0: The limiter does not operate.
1: The limiter operates.
734 LIMITER CH3
0000
0001OFFONFor setting the CH3 audio limiter operation.
0: The limiter does not operate.
1: The limiter operates.
735 LIMITER CH4
0000
0001OFFONFor setting the CH4 audio limiter operation.
0: The limiter does not operate.
1: The limiter operates.
736 MIC LOWCUT
CH100000001OFFONFor setting the high-pass filter of the CH1 microphone ON or OFF.
737 MIC LOWCUT
CH200000001OFFONFor setting the high-pass filter of the CH2 microphone ON or OFF.
738 MIC LOWCUT
CH300000001OFFONFor setting the high-pass filter of the CH3 microphone ON or OFF.
739 MIC LOWCUT
CH400000001OFFONFor setting the high-pass filter of the CH4 microphone ON or OFF. 706 REC CUE
0000
0001
0002
CH1
CH2
CH1+2
For setting the audio input signals which are to be recorded on the cue
track.
0: CH1 input signals are recorded.
1: CH2 input signals are recorded.
2: CH1 and CH2 input signals are mixed and recorded.
731 MONI OUT
0000
0001
0002
0003
0004
0005CH1
CH2
CH3
CH4
CH1+2CH3+4
AUDIO menu
Item Setting
No.Superimposed
displayNo.Superimposed
displayDescription of setting
The underlining indicates the factory setting.
Setup Menus
For setting whether the CH1 and CH2 input signals are to be recorded
simultaneously on CH3 and CH4.  
(This item is valid only in the 50 Mbps mode.)
0: The signals are not recorded simultaneously.
(The CH3 and CH4 inputs signals are recorded on CH3 and CH4.)
1: The signals are recorded simultaneously. For setting the audio signals which are to be output from the AUDIO OUT
connectors (PHONO), HEADPHONE jack and EARPHONE jack during
PLAY (FWD a
1).
0: PCM audio signals are output.
1: Cue audio signals are output.
For setting the audio signals to be monitored at the AUDIO OUT connectors
(PHONO) when PLYPCM has been selected as the No. 705 setting.
The cue audio signals are always output when PLYCUE has been selected
as the No. 705 setting.
0: The audio signals of CH1 are monitored.
1: The audio signals of CH2 are monitored.
2: The audio signals of CH3 are monitored.
3: The audio signals of CH4 are monitored.
4: The audio signals of CH1 and CH2 are mixed and monitored.
5: The audio signals of CH3 and CH4 are mixed and monitored. 
						

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Setup Menus
WARNING & ALARM menu
Item Setting
No.Superimposed
displayNo.Superimposed
displayDescription of setting
The underlining indicates the factory setting.
900 BATT NEAR END
0000
0001OFFONFor setting whether the warning alarm is to be sounded when the battery is
nearly totally discharged.
0: The warning alarm is not sounded.
1: The warning alarm is sounded.
901 BATT END
0000
0001
OFF
ON
For setting whether the warning alarm is to be sounded when the battery is
totally discharged.
0: The warning alarm is not sounded.
1: The warning alarm is sounded.
902 TAPE NEAR END
0000
0001OFFONFor setting whether the warning alarm is to be sounded when the tape is
approaching the end.
0: The warning alarm is not sounded.
1: The warning alarm is sounded.
903 TAPE END
0000
0001
OFF
ON
For setting whether the warning alarm is to be sounded when the tape has
reached the end.
0: The warning alarm is not sounded.
1: The warning alarm is sounded.
904 TAPE WARNING
0000
00012min3minFor setting the timing at which the warning alarm is to be sounded when the
tape is approaching the end.
0: The warning alarm is sounded 2 minutes before the tape reaches the
end.
1: The warning alarm is sounded 3 minutes before the tape reaches the
end.
905 TAPE REMAIN
0000
00013min5minFor setting the remaining tape time indicated by one segment on the
remaining tape display.
0: Each segment is set to a remaining tape time of 3 minutes.
1: Each segment is set to a remaining tape time of 5 minutes.
906 ALARM SOUND
0000
0001NORMALSIMPLEFor setting the tone of the warning alarm.
0: The warning alarm tone is changed according to the nature of the
problem.
1: The same warning alarm is sounded for all problems. 
						

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Replacing the Backup Battery
The backup battery is installed before the unit is shipped from the manufacturing plant.
When the battery is totally discharged, the “E-90” error code appears for 3 seconds in the status
display window when the POWER switch is set to ON.
“00 : 00 : 00 : 00” is displayed as the TCG time code value, indicating that the time code can no
longer be backed up.  In this situation, the backup battery must be replaced.
Consult your dealer, and replace with a new battery (CR2032 or BR2032).
No. 5 VTR SYS board
Backup battery+Panasonic
CR2032
VTR   SYS 
						

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Error Messages
When a problem has occurred in the unit, one of the following error codes and warning displays will be displayed
on the status display window.
Error code Description
— d —
E — 00
E — 01
E — 02
E — 11
E — 21This appears when the cassette down operation fails to take place even when 4
seconds have elapsed after the cassette was inserted.
Alternatively, it appears when the cassette fails to be ejected even when 4 seconds
have elapsed after its ejection operation was performed. This appears when the reel base, which operates in accordance with the size of the
tape, has locked up for more than 2.5 seconds. E — 09Warning display
HUMID
SERVO
RF
RF
SLACK
E — 31
This appears when the loading operation fails to be completed within 4 seconds. SLACK
E — 32
This appears when the unloading operation fails to be completed within 4 seconds. SLACK
E — 41
This appears when the FG signal (rotational speed signal) fails to be output from the
cylinder motor. SLACK
E — 42
This appears when the PG signal (phase signal) fails to be output from the cylinder
motor. SLACK
E — 43
This appears when the cylinder motor’s speed is abnormally high. SLACK
E — 44
This appears when the cylinder motor’s speed is abnormally low. SLACK
E — 51
This appears when the FG signal (rotational speed signal) fails to be output from the
capstan motor. SLACK
E — 52
This appears when the capstan motor’s speed is abnormally high. SLACK
E — 53
This appears when the capstan motor’s speed is abnormally low. SLACK
E — 61
This appears when the supply reel motor has locked up. SLACK
E — 62
This appears when the take-up reel motor has locked up. SLACK
E — 63
This appears when the supply reel motor’s speed is abnormally high. SLACK
E — 64 This appears when the take-up reel motor’s speed is abnormally high. SLACK SLACKRFThis appears when the servo has failed to lock for more than 3 seconds.  
If “T&S&R” has been selected as the setup menu item No. 003 setting, “SERVO NOT
LOCKED” is displayed on the third line (amount of remaining tape line) of the monitor
screen.
This appears when there is no head output (due to clogging, etc.) for more than 3
seconds.  
“L” is displayed on the first line (counter line) of the monitor screen.  
If “T&S&R” has been selected as the setup menu item No. 003 setting, “LOW RF” is
displayed on the third line (amount of remaining tape line) of the monitor screen.
This appears when the error rate has deteriorated (when the three channel condition
segments have lighted up).
If “T&S&R” has been selected as the setup menu item No. 003 setting, “HIGH ERROR
RATE” is displayed on the third line (amount of remaining tape line) of the monitor
screen.
This appears when a blank portion on the tape has been detected.
“N” is displayed on the first line (counter line) of the monitor screen.  
If “T&S&R” has been selected as the setup menu item No. 003 setting, “NO RF” is
displayed on the third line (amount of remaining tape line) of the monitor screen.
When all the following conditions are satisfied, the part of the tape concerned is
recognized as a blank part.
OWhen there is no output from any of the heads
OWhen no playback data can be read
OWhen there is no CTL signal
This appears when condensation (dew) has been detected.
Even after the cancellation of condensation detection, “HUMID” continues to flash for 20
minutes and the unit does not respond to the control key in order to ensure safety. 
						

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Error Messages
Error code Description
E — 68This appears when there is a communication error between SERVO and AVSYS.
The data is fixed to High or Low. Warning display
SLACK
E — 69
This appears when there is a problem in communication between SERVO and AVSYS
when the power is turned on. SLACK
E — 6B
This appears when there is a communication error between IF and AVSYS.
There is a problem with the internal reference or external reference. No display
E — 80
This appears when there is a problem with the supply voltage. No display
E — 90
This appears when the backup battery has totally discharged. No display
E — A0
This appears when there is no input of video signals or when video signals are cut off
and the mismatching detector circuit has been activated.
(The [E-A0] and the time data will be displayed alternately in the REC PAUSE mode.) No display
E — bAThis appears when the input DC voltage has dropped to near the undercut voltage level
(approx. 10.6 V). BATT flashes E — 67
This appears when there is a communication error between SERVO and AVSYS.
There is a problem with the data. SLACK E — 65
This appears when abnormal tension has been detected. SLACK
E — 66This appears when the start or end processing operation fails to be completed within 7
seconds. SLACK 
						

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Emergency Eject
1
Remove the top panel.
2
Use a Phillips head screwdriver to push in and turn
the red plastic screw part counterclockwise.  
(This screw needs to be rotated about 30 turns
before unloading can be started.)
3
Insert the take-up jig (packed with the unit) into the
tape ejection slot (on the mechanism side of the
VTR), and rotate the flange part (white gear) of the
supply reel in the take-up direction to take up the
tape slack using the rubber part of the take-up jig.

Take care not to damage the tape in any way.
Procedure for manually ejecting the tape in an emergency
If the cassette tape cannot be removed even when the EJECT button is pressed, it can be ejected by following
the steps below.
OBefore proceeding, be absolutely sure to turn off the unit’s power.
2
3
4
34 1
5
4
Once more use the Phillips head screwdriver to
push in and turn the red plastic screw part
counterclockwise.  Again rotate the flange part of
the supply reel in the take-up direction to take up
the tape slack.
This two-step procedure needs to be repeated
until the tape is completely housed in the
cassette case (about 90 turns of the red plastic
screw part).
5
Use the Phillips head screwdriver to turn the red
plastic screw part at the slot-in side clockwise to
eject the cassette tape.  
(This screw needs to be rotated through about
140 turns until the tape is ejected.)

Take care not to sandwich or catch the tape
when closing the cassette cover. 
						

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Warning Systems
When trouble is detected immediately after the power has been switched on or while operation is underway, the
operator is alerted to its occurrence by the status display window (LCD), WARNING lamp and warning alarm
from the EARPHONE jack.
The warning alarm can be changed to the same for all errors (using setup menu item No. 906).
°
1)During recording
°2)At any time except during recording
°3)Once a second when SIMPLE has been selected as the setup menu item No. 906 setting.
°4)The alarm can be switched to ON or OFF using the alarm setup menu items No. 900 to No. 903.
°5)RF warning display will flash during REC and REC PAUSE modes. When the unit changes from REC and REC PAUSE modes, the RF
warning display will turn off.
ItemWARNING
lampWarning
alarmDescription of
warningOperation of unit Remedial actionWarning
displayWarning
display
statusBattery
charge
displayRemaining
tape
display
NO RF
LOW RF
HIGH
ERROR
RATEFlashes 4
times a secondSounds 4
times a second
°3)
Video heads
clogged, problem in
recording system.When head clogging
has been detected,
the warning alarm is
sounded.  It may not
be possible to record
properly in this status.Clean the heads.  If
recording is still not
possible even after the
heads have been
cleaned, turn off the
power and contact
your dealer.RF Lights°5)
SERVOFlashes 4
times a secondSounds 4
times a second
°3)
Servo disturbances. Playback continues
but it may not be
possible to play
back the tape
properly in this
status.Turn off the power and
contact your dealer.
(The lamp may flash
for a moment and then
go off when the tape
starts traveling: this is
normal and not
indicative of
malfunctioning.)SERVO Lights
SLACKFlashes 4
times a secondSounds
continuouslyTape take-up
problem.An error code appears
where the time code is
displayed on the
status display window.
The unit stops
operating.Check the error
code (see pages 54
and 55) on the
status display
window, and
consult your dealer. SLACK Lights
TAPE
ENDFlashes once
a second°1)Sounds once a
second°1)
°4)
Tape is
approaching the
end.Operation
continues.Replace the tape
as necessary.E TAPE FFlashes1 of 7
segments
lights
LightsSounds
continuously
°4)
Tape has reached
the end.Operation is
stopped during
recording, playback
or fast forwarding.Replace or rewind
the tape. Flashes7 of 7
segments
light
BATTERY
ENDFlashes once
a secondSounds 4
times a second
°3)
°4)
The battery is
nearly totally
discharged.Operation
continues.Replace the battery
as necessary.E BATT FFlashes1 of 7
segments
lights
LightsSounds
continuously
°4)
The battery is
totally discharged.Operation is
stopped.Replace the
battery. Flashes7 of 7
segments
light
HUMIDLightsSounds 4
times a second
°1)
°3)
Sounds
continuously
°2)
Condensation
Warning alarm
sounds when ON
was selected as
setup menu item
N.106 (HUMID
OPE).The tape is
unloaded.Stop the tape travel,
and turn off the
power.  If the
“HUMID” display is
still not cleared
when the power is
turned back on, wait
until it is cleared.HUMID Lights or
flashes Status display window (LCD) 
						

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Warning Systems
The warning system’s priority sequence is as
follows.
1 SLACK
2 BATTERY END
3 TAPE END
4 HUMID
5 NO RF6 SERVO
7 LOW RF
8 HIGH ERROR RATE
9 BATTERY NEAR END
10 TAPE NEAR END
ItemWARNING
lampWarning
alarmDescription of
warningOperation of unit Remedial actionWarning
displayWarning
display
statusBattery
charge
displayRemaining
tape
display
Status display window (LCD)
No
displayFlashes 4
times/second
for 3 seconds
Sounds 4
times a second
°1)
Memory status
error between
SYSCON and DV.Switch the power
OFF and consult
your local dealer. No
display
°1)During recording
°2)At any time except during recording
°3)Once a second when SIMPLE has been selected as the setup menu item No. 906 setting.
°4)The alarm can be switched to ON or OFF using the alarm setup menu items No. 900 to No. 903.
°5)RF warning display will flash during REC and REC PAUSE modes. When the unit changes from REC and REC PAUSE modes, the RF
warning display will turn off.Error code
[00:00:00:11] will
be displayed for 5
seconds in the time
code display
position in the
status display
window.
However, the main
unit will be put into
Enforced Recording
mode and
recording will
continue. 
						

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Connector Signals
Pin No. Signal
1 GND
2
3
4 +12 V
Pin No. Signal
1 GND
2 HOT
3 COLD
AUDIO IN/OUT connector (XLR 3-pin)DC OUT connector (4-pin)
Pin No. Signal
1 GND
2
3
4 +12 V
DC IN connector (XLR 4-pin)
REMOTE connector (9-pin)
Pin No. Signal
1 GND
2 TRANSMIT A
3 RECEIVE B
4 RECEIVE COMMON
5
6 TRANSMIT COMMON
7 TRANSMIT B
8 RECEIVE A
9 GND
CAMERA connector (26-pin)
Pin No. Signal
1 COMPOSITE VIDEO
2 COMPOSITE VIDEO GND
3 Y GND
4Y
5PR/C
6PRGND
7PB
8PBGND
9 CAMERA MIC (X)
10 CAMERA MIC (Y)
11 CAMERA MIC (G) GND
12 VTR START/STOP
13 BATTERY ALARM
14 TAPE REMAIN
15 REC/TALLY/WARNING
16
17 SHIELD
18 PLAYBACK VIDEO
19 PLAYBACK VIDEO GND
20 VTR SAVE/AUDIO MONITOR
21
22 COLOR FRAMING PULSE
23
24
APOWER 12 V
B POWER GND 
						

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Video Head Cleaning
This unit is equipped with an auto head cleaning function which automatically reduces the
amount of dirt on the video heads.  However, in order to maximize the unit’s reliability, it is
recommended that the video heads be cleaned as and when appropriate.
For further details on  how to actually clean the heads, consult with one of our service
companies or with your dealer.
Condensation
Maintenance
Before proceeding with maintenance, be absolutely sure to set the power switch to OFF, and
disconnect the plug from the power outlet.  
Use a soft cloth to clean the cabinet.  To remove stubborn dirt, dilute some kitchen detergent,
soak a rag in the solution, wring it out well, and use it to wipe away the dirt.  Wipe up any
remaining moisture using a dry cloth.  Do not use paint thinners or benzine. The same principle by which droplets of water form on a window pane of a heated room is
responsible for the formation of condensation inside the unit.  Condensation occurs in the unit or
on the tape when it is moved from one location to another where there is a significant difference
in temperature and humidity.  More specifically, it forms:
OWhen the unit (or tape) is moved to a very humid location where the air is full of steam or to a
room immediately after it has been heated
OWhen the unit (or tape) is abruptly moved from an air-conditioned location to a very warm or
very humid location
When moving the unit to the kind of location described above, do not turn on its power
immediately but leave it standing for about 10 minutes.  If condensation has formed inside the
unit, an error code (– d –) and warning display (HUMID) will light up on the status display
window, and the cassette tape will be automatically ejected.
Leave the power on, and wait until the error code (– d –) and warning display (HUMID) are
cleared.