Panasonic Aj Hdc27fp Operating Instructions Manual

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Setting menu screens  VTR USER MENU SELECT
ON (¢
) or OFF (≥) is set on this screen to determine which items are to be registered on the USER MENU
screen.
The maximum number of VTR unit items which can be registered is 14.
The underlining in the variable range column indicates the setting in
the preset mode.
VTR VF INDICATOR screen
ItemVariable
rangeRemarks
TAPE (IND)¢
≥VF
display
ENG For setting the registration
of the TAPE (VF
INDICATOR) item on the
USER MENU screen.
BATTERY (IND)¢
≥ENG For setting...

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Warning system
When a problem is detected immediately after the
power is turned on or during operation, the user is
alerted to the trouble by the display window (LCD),
WARNING lamp and the lamps inside the viewfinder
and also by warning tones heard from the speaker or
earphone.
$SLACK
LCD display
OThe SLACK display flashes.
OAn error code is displayed where the
time code is normally displayed.
WARNING lampThe lamp flashes four times a second.
Tally lampThe lamp flashes four times a second.
Warning...

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$HUMID
LCD displayThe HUMID display lights.
The display will flash for 80 minutes after
the condensation detection is released.
WARNING lamp
OThe lamp lights when condensation has
been detected.
OThe lamp will flash once a second after
condensation detection is released.
Tally lampThe lamp flashes four times a second.
Warning alarm
ODuring recording, the alarm sounds four
times a second.
OAt all other times, the alarm sounds
continuously.
ViewfinderThe HUMID display lights.
What the warning...

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2,5
EMERGENCY
screw

ODo not turn the EMERGENCY screw except in an
emergency.
ODo not turn the screw clockwise.  Stop turning the
screw as soon as the tape is ejected.  Otherwise,
the mechanism may be damaged.
OAfter the tape is ejected, the cassette holder will not
lock into place 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.
OA clicking sound will be heard when the
EMERGENCY screw...

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Maintenance
The water vapor in the air may form as tiny droplets
on the head drum when the unit is moved from a cold
location to a warm location or used in a very humid
place.  This phenomenon is known as condensation,
and running the tape under these conditions is liable
to cause the tape to stick to the drum.
Note the following points:
ORemove the tape when the unit’s operation is to be
started in conditions where condensation may form.
OBefore loading the tape, set the power switch to
ON, and...

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Inspections prior to shooting
Perform the following inspections prior to shooting to
check that the systems are operating properly.
It is recommended that the images be checked using
a color monitor.
Preparation for inspection
1Insert a fully charged battery.Set the camera unit’s switches as shown in the figure
below.
Inspecting the camera unit
Aperture:Automatic 
Zoom:AutomaticWHITE BAL:
A or B OUTPUT/AUTO
KNEE:BARS VTR SAVE/STBY:STBY
2Set the POWER switch to ON, and check that the
HUMID display has...

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Inspections prior to shooting
Inspecting the viewfinder
1Adjust the position of the viewfinder.
2Check that the color bar signals are displayed on
the viewfinder screen, and adjust the BRIGHT,
CONTRAST and PEAKING controls in such a way
that the color bar signals appear clearly on the
viewfinder.
3Check that the MENU screen is shown on the
viewfinder screen and that the item settings can be
changed by operating the MENU button or JOG
dial button.
(Refer to pages 84 to 86 for the menu operations.)...

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Inspections prior to shooting
Inspecting the aperture and
zoom functionsInspecting the VTR unit
1Set the zoom to the motorized zoom mode, and
check its operations in this mode.
Check that the image changes when the zoom is
set to the telephoto and wide-angle positions.
1. Tape travel inspection
1Set the VTR SAVE/STBY switch to SAVE, and
check that the VTR SAVE lamp inside the
viewfinder lights.
2Set the VTR SAVE/STBY switch to STBY, and
check that the VTR SAVE lamp goes off.
3Set the TCG switch to...

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6. Inspections relating to the time code
and user’s bit
1Set the user’s bit as required.
For details on the setting procedure, refer to
“Setting the user’s bit” (page 62).
2Set the time code.
For details on the setting procedure, refer to
“Setting the time code” (page 63).
3Set the TCG switch to R-RUN.
4Press the VTR START button.
Check that the figure on the counter display
changes as the tape travels.
5Press the VTR START button again.
Check that the tape stops and the figure shown on
the counter...

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Specifications
[GENERAL]
Supply voltage:
DC 12 V (DC 11 V—DC 17 V)
Power consumption:
39 W (maximum)
33 W (during SAVE REC mode)
Ambient operating temperature:
+32°F to +104°F (0°C to +40°C)
Storage temperature:
–4°F to +140°F (–20°C to +60°C)
Ambient operating humidity:
Less than 85% (relative humidity)
Continuous operating time:
Approx. 62 minutes
(when using the 14/40W Anton/Bauer Trim pack)
Weight:
9.9 lb (4.5 kg) (main unit only)
Approx. 15.84 lb (7.2 kg) 
(including main unit, viewfinder, lens,...