Panasonic Aj Pd900 Operating Instructions Manual

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Setup Card Operations
Setting menu contents can be stored using setup memory cards (SHL-064HSRVS, option). This
data can then be used to quickly recreate the appropriate setup conditions. Subject data, etc.
can also be stored on setup cards. See the Setup Card Application Instructions for a detailed
description.
ÁOptional cards include the general purpose memory card (SRAM 64 KB or more) which is
used as the setup card.
Setup Card Handling
Setup cards can be inserted and ejected regardless of...

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Setup Card Operations
Setup Card Data Operations
Operations to store setting data on setup cards and read out stored data are performed at the
SET UP CARD page of the setting menu.
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When operating the unit with a remote controller, the SET UP CARD page cannot be operated
from the unit.
Formatting setup cards
1Set the MENU SET/OFF switch to SET. The page on which the previous setting menu oper-
ations were completed appears on the viewfinder screen. (When the menu is used for the
first time,...

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When data is not written
If the following error messages appear when the UP button is pressed in step 5, the data is not
written.
Data format error messages
Set the write protect switch
on the side of the card to
OFF.
Insert a card.
The card may be
defective. Replace the
card.
Error message
WRITE PROTECT
NO CARD
ERROR
Condition
The write protect switch on
the side of the card is set
to ON.
A setup card is not
inserted.
The disk cannot be
formatted.
Countermeasure 

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Setup Card Operations
Writing set data to cards
1Set the MENU SET/OFF switch to SET. The page on which the previous setting menu oper-
ations were completed appears on the viewfinder screen. (When the menu is used for the
first time, the first page appears.)
2Press the MENU switch repeatedly until the SET UP CARD page shown below appears.
(This operation can also be performed using the PAGEoUP/DOWN function.)
3Press the SHIFT/ITEM button repeatedly to move the cursor to the WRITE (¢CARD) po-...

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Protecting stored data
If the setup card’s WRITE PROTECT switch is set to ON, data is not rewritten even if the UP
button is pressed in step 5.
When data is not written
If the following error messages appear when the UP button is pressed in step 5, the data is not
written.
Data writing error messages
Set to ON.
Format the card.
Insert a card.
Set the write protect switch
on the side of the card to
OFF.
The card may be
defective. Replace the
card.
Error message
NO CONFIG
NO CARD
WRITE PROTECT
ERROR...

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Setup Card Operations
Reading out data stored on cards
1Set the MENU SET/OFF switch to SET. The page on which the previous setting menu oper-
ations were completed appears on the viewfinder screen. (When the menu is used for the
first time, the first page appears.)
2Press the PAGE switch repeatedly until the SET UP CARD page appears. (This operation
can also be performed using the PAGEoUP/DOWN function.)
3Press the SHIFT/ITEM button to move the cursor to the READ (>CAM) position.
4A menu shown below...

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Casset tes
ÁSee “Cassettes” (page 135) for a description of cassettes which can be used with the unit.
Inserting and Ejecting Cassettes
Inserting cassettes
1Check that there are no cables, etc. around the cassette holder and the top panel and then
set the POWER switch to ON.
If condensation has occurred inside the unit, the HUMID display lights. In these cases, wait
until the display goes off before proceeding to step 2.
2Press the EJECT button. The cassette holder opens.
Power: ON
3Check that there...

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Casset tes
Ejecting cassettes
With the power turned on, press the EJECT button to open the cassette holder and eject the
cassette. If a cassette is not to be inserted immediately after ejecting the cassette, close the
cassette holder.
Ejecting cassettes when the battery has run out
Set the POWER switch to OFF to turn off the power, then turn on the power again and immedi-
ately hold down the EJECT button. If there is still power remaining in the battery, the cassette
will be ejected. However, this...

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Recording
Basic Procedures
This section describes the basic operating procedures for shooting and recording. When starting
to shoot actual images, inspect the unit beforehand to check that all systems are functioning
normally.
ÁSee the “Inspections Before Shooting” (page 129) for a description of inspection procedures.
Procedures from power supply preparations to inserting a cassette
1Insert a charged battery pack.
2Set the POWER switch to ON and check that the HUMID display does not appear and...

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Recording
Procedures from adjusting the white balance and black balance to
stopping recording
Turn on the power, insert a cassette, and then set the various switches as follows.
Iris: AUTOAUDIO SELECT CH1/CH2: AUTO
TCG: F-RUN or R-RUN
OUTPUT: CAM/AUTO KNEE ON
GAIN: Normally, set to 0 dB. When it is too dark,
it is set to the appropriate gain.