Panasonic Aj De97 Operating Instructions Manual

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Error Items
When the AUTO OFF lamp is lighted
Description Monitor displayVTR operation
If the cylinder motor speed is abnormally low, the AUTO
OFF lamp lights, and the message display flashes. DRUM ROTA TOO SLOW STOP
(POWER OFF 5ON)
When it has been detected that the cylinder motor is
subject to an abnormal torque, the AUTO OFF lamp lights,
and the message display flashes. DRUM TORQUE ERROR STOP
(POWER OFF 5ON)
If the tape start and tape end are detected simultaneously
either during or after loading, the AUTO OFF lamp lights,
and the message display flashes. E-FFSTOP
(POWER OFF 5ON)
The AUTO OFF lamp lights and the message display
flashes when the take-up reel has been rotating idly for a
fixed period of time while the start/end processing
operation during loading (half position) is being performed. FRONT LOAD ERROR STOP
(POWER OFF 5ON)
If the cassette does not move up even when 6 seconds
have elapsed since the VTR was transferred to the eject
mode, the AUTO OFF lamp lights, and the message
display flashes.  

If the cassette does not move down inside the machine
even when 6 seconds have elapsed since the cassette
was inserted, the VTR is transferred to the eject mode. FRONT LOAD MOTOR STOP
(POWER OFF 5ON)
When the unloading operation is not completed within 6
seconds, the AUTO OFF lamp lights, and the message
display flashes.  

When the loading operation is not completed within 6
seconds, the VTR is transferred to the eject (unloading)
mode. LOADING MOTORSTOP
(POWER OFF 5ON)
If the reel motor at the take-up side is running in the
reverse direction, the AUTO OFF lamp lights and the
message display flashes. REEL DIR UNMATCH STOP
(POWER OFF 5ON)
If an abnormal tension at the supply side is detected in the
reel mode, the AUTO OFF lamp lights, and the message
display flashes.  REEL TENSION ERROR STOP
(POWER OFF 5ON)
When the servo microcomputer does not follow the
instructions of the system control microcomputer even
when 10 seconds have elapsed, the AUTO OFF lamp
lights, and the message display flashes. SERVO COMM ERROR STOP
(POWER OFF 5ON)
When there is no response from the servo microcomputer
for 1 or more seconds, the AUTO OFF lamp lights, and the
message display flashes. SERVO CONTROL ERR STOP
(POWER OFF 5ON)
When only the servo microcomputer was reset in an
instantaneous power failure, the AUTO OFF lamp lights,
and the message display flashes.  SERVO ERRORSTOP
(POWER OFF 5ON) 
						

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Error Items
When the AUTO OFF lamp is lighted
Description Monitor displayVTR operation
If the start/end processing operation is not completed, the
AUTO OFF lamp lights, and the message display flashes. S-FF/REW TIMEOVER STOP
(POWER OFF 5ON)
If the supply reel motor should rotate at an abnormally fast
rate, the AUTO OFF lamp lights, and the message display
flashes. S REEL TOO FASTSTOP
(POWER OFF 5ON)
If an abnormal torque applied to the supply reel motor is
detected or if an abnormal current flowing to the current-
sensing resistor is detected, the AUTO OFF lamp lights,
and the message display flashes. S REEL TORQUE ERR STOP
(POWER OFF 5ON)
If the take-up reel motor should rotate at an abnormally
fast rate, the AUTO OFF lamp lights, and the message
display flashes.  T REEL TOO FASTSTOP
(POWER OFF 5ON)
If an abnormal torque applied to the take-up reel motor is
detected, the AUTO OFF lamp lights, and the message
display flashes. T REEL TORQUE ERR STOP
(POWER OFF 5ON)
If the tape has not been wound up during unloading, the
AUTO OFF lamp lights, and the message display flashes. UNLOAD ERRORSTOP
(POWER OFF 5ON)
If, after the total tape amount has been detected, the
amount of tape wound up on the take-up reel and the
amount of tape supplied by the supply reel differ to an
abnormal extent while the tape is traveling in the forward
or reverse direction, the AUTO OFF lamp lights, and the
message display flashes.  WINDUP ERRORSTOP
(POWER OFF 5ON)
If, after the cassette has been inserted, the tape take-up
reel has not wound up the tape while the total tape amount
is not detected and while the tape is traveling in the
forward or reverse direction, the AUTO OFF lamp lights,
and the message display flashes. W-UP REEL NOT ROTA STOP
(POWER OFF 5ON) 
						

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Maintenance and Care
OIn order to deliver a high performance, this unit contains some precision-made mechanisms.
To keep the unit in perfect working order for as long as possible, remember to maintain and take care of
this machine.
Lubrication, parts replacement, electrical component adjustment and servicing all require sophisticated
technology and equipment.  Do not attempt to do any of these activities yourself but consult with your
dealer and follow the recommendations given.
OFailure to remove dust and dirt accumulated inside the unit, replenish the lubricating oil, replace worn parts
(heads, etc.) and otherwise inspect and maintain your unit will not only make it impossible to achieve good-
quality pictures and proper recordings but will also shorten the unit’s service life.  It is recommended that
maintenance and inspections be performed as soon as they are required.
Video head Cleaning
This unit has an auto head cleaning function which automatically reduces the dirt on the heads.  However, to
further increase the unit’s reliability, it is recommended that its video heads be cleaned every day. 
Use the cleaning fluid designated by Panasonic.
Condensation
Condensation occurs due to the same principle involved when droplets of water form on a window pane of a
heated room.  It occurs when the unit or tape is moved between places where the temperature or humidity
varies greatly or when, for instance:
OIt is moved to a very humid place full of steam or a room immediately after it has been heated up.
OIt is suddenly moved from a cold location to a hot or humid location. 
When moving the unit to locations such as these, leave it standing for about 10 minutes rather than switching
on the power immediately.
If condensation has formed on or in the unit, the AUTO OFF lamp lights and the cassette tape is
automatically ejected. 
Keep the power supplied and simply wait until the AUTO OFF lamp goes off. 
						

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Specifications
[GENERAL]
Power supply:120V AC(±10%), 50Hz – 60 Hz
Rated current:4.0 A
CPU:
X86 compatible CPU
Operating system:
Windows NT 4.0
Memory:
256 MB
System hard disk drive:
EIDE type
AV hard disk drive:
Video: 18 GBa
4, Audio: 18 GBa
1
Recording for a nominal duration of 140 minutes is
possible. (With DVCPRO 50 format)
CD-ROM:
ATAPI specifications supported
Floppy disk drive:
3.5˝
[PC]
Sampling frequency:
48 kHz
Quantizing:
16 bits/sample
Number of channels:
4 channels (internal: 8 channels)
[AUDIO]
Sampling frequency:
Y: 13.5 MHz
P
B/PR: 6.75 MHz (4:2:2)
P
B/PR: 3.375 MHz (4:1:1)
Quantizing:
8 bits/sample
Compression:
DVCPRO 50/DVCPRO
[VIDEO]
Ambient operating temperature:
41 °F to 95 °F, (5 °C to 35 °C)
Ambient operating humidity:
10 % to 80 % (no condensation)
Dimensions (W) a
(H) a
(D):
9 
1/16˝ a
25 1/4˝ a
21 11/16˝ (230 a
641 a
550 mm)
Weight:
99.22 lb (45.1 kg)
main unit only
Recording format:
DVCPRO 50/DVCPRO format
Tape speed:
DVCPRO 50 (a
2 speed)
: 135.280 mm/s
DVCPRO 50 (a
1 speed)
: 67.640 mm/s
DVCPRO (a
4 speed)
: 135.280 mm/s
Recording/playback time:
92 minutes :using AJ-5P92LP tape
(With DVCPRO 50 format)
[VTR] 
						

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Specifications
$Video input connectors
Analog composite:
BNCa
2 (loop-through configuration)
Analog component (Y, P
B, PR):
BNCa
3
Analog reference video:
BNCa
2 (loop-through configuration)
$Video output connectors
Analog composite:
BNCa
2
Analog component (Y, P
B, PR):
BNCa
3
Analog composite monitor:
BNCa
1 (with superimposed data)
$Audio input connectors
Analog (CH1/CH2/CH3/CH4):
XLRa
4 (high impedance)
0 dBu
Mic:
M6 (variable level)
$Audio output connectors
Analog (CH1/CH2/CH3/CH4):
XLRa
4 (low impedance)
0 dBu
Digital (CH1-2/CH3-4):
XLRa
2, AES/EBU format
Monitor (L/R):
XLRa
2 (low impedance)
0 dBu
Headphones:
M6 (variable level), 8 Ω
$Other connectors
Time code input:
XLRa
1
External VTR control:
RS-422A (D-SUB, 9P) a
2
Error report/Editing pad connection:
RS-232C (D-SUB, 25P) a
2
[INPUT/OUTPUT CONNECTORS] 
						

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