Panasonic Aj Hd150 Operating Instructions Manual

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Superimpose screen
The control signals, time code, etc. are displayed using abbreviations.
TCR  :::
CTL  = control signal
TCR = TC time code reading
UBR = TC user bit reading
Abbreviation
TV monitor
Characters displayed
The background of characters superimposed on the display can be changed using setup
menu No. 009 (CHARA TYPE).
TCR  :::
TV monitor
Display position
The position of the characters superimposed on the display can be changed using setup
menus No. 007 (CHARA H-POS) and No. 008 (CHARA...

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Audio recording channel and monitor output selection
Audio recording channel
The audio recording channels are selected on the AUDIO setup menu as shown below.
Recording track Recording signal
CH1CH1 input/CH2 input/CH1 input + CH2 input
CH2CH1 input/CH2 input/CH1 input + CH2 input
CH3CH3 input/CH4 input/CH3 input + CH4 input
CH4CH3 input/CH4 input/CH3  input+ CH4 input
CH5CH5 input/CH6 input/CH5  input+ CH6 input
CH6CH5 input/CH6 input/CH5  input+ CH6 input
CH7CH7 input/CH8 input/CH7  input+ CH8...

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Printed circuit board
Printed
circuit
board
F1 board
ADDASW1 Audio Input
Impedance SW
SW101HIGH This sets the CH1 audio input
impedance.
HIGH/600Ω
HIGH
SW101 Cue Input
Impedance SWHIGH Abbr.
nameFull name FunctionFactory
setting
H3 board
CUEAudio Input
Impedance SWThis sets the CH2 audio input
impedance.
HIGH/600Ω
SW 201
HIGH Audio Input
Impedance SWThis sets the CH3 audio input 
impedance.
HIGH/600Ω
SW 301
HIGH Audio Input
Impedance SWThis sets the CH4 audio input 
impedance.
HIGH/600Ω
This sets...

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Rack mounting
The unit can be mounted into a 19-inch standard rack if the optional rack-mounting adapters
(AJ-MA75P) are used. For the installation rails, it is recommended that the rail and bracket
for 18q length (model number CC3061-99-0400) of Chassis Trak be used. If an even greater
clearance is to be left between the VTR and rack when the VTR is pulled out, however, it is
recommended that the 22q long Chassis Trak (model number CC-3001-99-0191) be used.
(The complete slide rail and bracket...

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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. 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
Condensation occurs due to the same principle involved when droplets of water form on a
window pane of a...

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Error messages
When a warning occurs in this unit, the warning lamp lights up.
Opening the DIAG menu will display the warning description on the counter display and the
monitor. Also, when an abnormal operation is detected in this unit, the AUTO OFF lamp lights
up and a message appears on the counter display.
DIAG menu
This display the VTR information.
VTR information includes “WARNING” information and “HOURS METER” (usage time)
information. A DIAG menu appears on the monitor when the monitor is...

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Displaying the “HOURS METER” information
Turn the search dial to move the cursor ( * ). The description for the item where the cursor is located is shown on
the counter display.
Item No. Item Description
H00 OPERATION
H01 DRUM RUN
H02 TAPE RUN
H03 THREADING
H11 DRUM RUN r
H12 TAPE RUN r
H13 THREADING r
H30 POWER ON

•The resettable items in the “HOURS METER” information are reset by the shop when performing maintenance or
other work.
•The search buttons and the search dial cannot be operated while...

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Table of AUTO OFF Error messages
Monitor display DescriptionVTR operation(Restart condition)
CAP ROTATE TOO
SLOW
CAP TENSION ERROR
DEW
DRUM ROTATE TOO
FAST
E-FF DRUM ROTATE TOO
SLOW
If the capstan motor speed is abnormally low, the 
AUTO OFF lamp lights, and the message display 
flashes.STOP
(POWER OFF→ON)
If an abnormal tension at the supply side is detected 
in the capstan mode, the AUTO OFF lamp lights, and 
the message display flashes.STOP
(POWER OFF→ON)
If condensation is detected, the AUTO...

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SERVO CONTROL
ERROR
Counter display DescriptionVTR operation(Restart condition)
REEL DIR UNMATCHIf the reel motor at the take-up side is running in the 
reverse direction, the AUTO OFF lamp lights, and the 
message display flashes.STOP
(POWER OFF→ON)
REEL TENSION ERROR
SERVO COMM ERROR
SERVO ERROR
S-FF/REW TIMEOVER
S REEL ROTA TOO
FAST
T REEL ROTA TOO
FAST
T REEL TORQUE
ERROR
UNLOAD ERROR S REEL TORQUE
ERROR
WINDUP ERROR
If an abnormal tension at the supply side is detected 
in the reel mode, the...

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RS-232C interface
1. Introduction
(1) The VTR can be operated by commands when the RS-232C interface is used.
(See command table on page 93 – 95.)
(2) Conditions for acknowledging commands from RS-232C interface
The front panel REMOTE/LOCAL switch must be at REMOTE.
The setup menu item No. 204 “RS232C SEL” must be ON.
If the above conditions are not met, [ACK] + [STX]ER001[EXT] is returned to the external unit.
Whether the [ACK] code is returned depends on the setting which has been selected for...