Panasonic Aj Pd900 Operating Instructions Manual

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MENU SELECT 1/3 Screen
This page performs the menu page display ON/OFF settings. The ON/OFF status for each item is indicated by displaying an
asterix (E) or period (.
) in front of the item on the screen.
TIME DATE Screen
This page performs the date and time settings. After the date and time have been changed, pressing the UP or DOWN buttons
executes the settings.
Item
YEAR
MONTH
DAY
HOUR
MINUTE
TIME/DATE SET
Variable
range
98 to 10
1 to 12
1 to 31
0 to 23
0 to 59
——
VF
display
ENG
ENG
ENG
ENG
ENG
ENG
Remarks
Year setting
Month setting
Day setting
Hour setting
Minute setting
Date/time confirmation
|Note{
The seconds are cannot be set. The time always starts from the zero second
setting.
-TIME / DATE-
¢
YEAR : 9 8MONTH : 0 1
DAY : 0 1
H
OUR : 0 0MINUTE: 00
Ç
T
IME / DATE SET
Item
MARKER
VF DISPLAY
CAMERA ID
SHUTTER
SPEED
SYNCHRO
SCAN
!LED
SET UP CARD
MAIN FUNCTION
BATT/TAPE
ALARM
Variable
rangeRemarksVF
display
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
MARKER item user menu display
ON/OFF
VF DISPLAY item user menu display
ON/OFF
CAMERA ID item user menu display
ON/OFF
SHUTTER SPEED item user menu
display ON/OFF
SYNCHRO SCAN item user menu
display ON/OFF
!LED item user menu display ON/OFF
SET UP CARD item user menu display
ON/OFF
MAIN FUNCTION item user menu
display ON/OFF
BATT/TAPE ALARM item user menu
display ON/OFF
ON:This switches the display ON.
OFF:This switches the display OFF. ENG
ENG
ENG
ENG
ENG
ENG
ENG
ENG
ENG
The underlined setting in the Variable range column indicates the preset mode.
Menu screen display methods
USER menu:Setting the MENU switch to SET displays the USER menu.
ENG menu:Holding down the SHIFT/ITEM and UP buttons simultaneously and setting the MENU switch to SET displays
the ENG menu.
E:ON
. 
: OFF
-MENU SELECT 1 / 3-
¢
EMARKER
EVF D I SPLAY
ECA
MERA I D
.
SHUT TER SPEED
ES YNCHR
OSCAN
.
!LED
ESE T UP CARD
.
MA I N F UNC T ION
.
BAT T / TAPE A L ARM 
						

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Item
FUNCTION 1/5
FUNCTION 2/5
FUNCTION 3/5
FUNCTION 4/5
FUNCTION 5/5
LOW SETTING
MID SETTING
HIGH SETTING
Variable
rangeRemarksVF
display
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
ON
OFFFUNCTION 1/5 item user menu
display ON/OFF
FUNCTION 2/5 item user menu
display ON/OFF
FUNCTION 3/5 item user menu
display ON/OFF
FUNCTION 4/5 item user menu
display ON/OFF
FUNCTION 5/5 item user menu
display ON/OFF
LOW SETTING item user menu
display ON/OFF
MID SETTING item user menu display
ON/OFF
HIGH SETTING item user menu
display ON/OFF ENG
ENG
ENG
ENG
ENG
ENG
ENG
ENG
Set ting Menu Screens
MENU SELECT 2/3 Screen
This page performs the menu page display ON/OFF settings. The ON/OFF status for each item is indicated by displaying an
asterix (E) or period (.
) in front of the item on the screen.
E:ON
. 
: OFF
The underlined setting in the Variable range column indicates the preset mode.
Menu screen display methods
USER menu:Setting the MENU switch to SET displays the USER menu.
ENG menu:Holding down the SHIFT/ITEM and UP buttons simultaneously and setting the MENU switch to SET displays
the ENG menu.
-MENU SELECT 2 / 3-
¢
.
F UNC T ION 1/5
.
F UNC T ION 2/5
.
F UNC T ION 3/5
.
F UNC T ION 4/5
.
F UNC T ION 5/5
.
LOWSET T I NG.MID SETT ING.
HIGHSETTING 
						

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MENU SELECT 3/3 Screen
This page performs the menu page display ON/OFF settings. The ON/OFF status for each item is indicated by displaying an
asterix (E) or period (.
) in front of the item on the screen.
Item
LEVEL 1/6
LEVEL 2/6
LEVEL 3/6
LEVEL 4/6
LEVEL 5/6
LEVEL 6/6
VF OPERATION
LENS ADJ
TIME/DATE
Variable
rangeRemarksVF
display
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
ON
OFFLEVEL 1/6 item user menu display
ON/OFF
LEVEL 2/6 item user menu display
ON/OFF
LEVEL 3/6 item user menu display
ON/OFF
LEVEL 4/6 item user menu display
ON/OFF
LEVEL 5/6 item user menu display
ON/OFF
LEVEL 6/6 item user menu display
ON/OFF
VF OPERATION item user menu
display ON/OFF
LENS ADJ item user menu display
ON/OFF
TIME/DATE item user menu display
ON/OFF ENG
ENG
ENG
ENG
ENG
ENG
ENG
ENG
ENG
E:ON
. 
: OFF
The underlined setting in the Variable range column indicates the preset mode.
Menu screen display methods
USER menu:Setting the MENU switch to SET displays the USER menu.
ENG menu:Holding down the SHIFT/ITEM and UP buttons simultaneously and setting the MENU switch to SET displays
the ENG menu.
.
TIME / DATE
-MENU SELECT 3 / 3-
¢
.
L EVE L 1 / 6
.
L EVE L 2 / 6
.
L EVE L 3 / 6
.
L EVE L 4 / 6
.
L EVE L 5 / 6
.
L EVE L 6 / 6
.
VF
OPERA TION
.
L ENS AD J 
						

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Item
BLACK
WHITE (V. SAW)
BLACK COMPE
WHITE COMPE
Variable
rangeRemarksVF
display
——
——
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
Auto black shading (digital) activated
Auto white shading (V. SAW) activated
Digital black shading compensation
Digital white shading compensation
ENG
ENG
ENG
ENG
Set ting Menu Screens
AUTO SHADING Screen
This page performs the auto shading settings. Align the arrow with the desired BLACK or WHITE item and press the UP or
DOWN button to execute the setting.
The underlined setting in the Variable range column indicates the preset mode.
DATA RESET Screen
This page resets the menu display item settings. Aligning the cursor (arrow) with the item and pressing the UP or DOWN
button resets the settings.
Item
MENU INIT.Variable
rangeRemarksVF
display
——
Sets the setting menu to the status
when shipped from the factory. ENG
Item
OPERATION
DRUM RUNNING
THREADING
VTR SYSCON
CAM SYSCON
DATA ROM
DV
Variable
rangeRemarksVF
display
——
——
——
——
——
——
——
Operating time with the power ON
Drum rotating time
Loading time
Software version display
Software version display
Software version display
Software version display
ENG
ENG
——
ENG
ENG
ENG
ENG
Menu screen display methods
USER menu:Setting the MENU switch to SET displays the USER menu.
ENG menu:Holding down the SHIFT/ITEM and UP buttons simultaneously and setting the MENU switch to SET displays
the ENG menu.|Note{
The flare compensation value (LEVEL 4/6) and shading compensation value (AUTO
SHADING) do not return to the default settings.
DIAGNOSTIC Screen
This page displays the unit’s operating conditions and software version.
-AUT SHAD I NG-
¢
B L ACKWHI TE(
V.SAW)
B L ACKCOMPE:ONWHI TE COMPE :ON
O
-DATA RESET-
¢
MENUINIT.
-DIAGNOST I C-
OPERA T ION : 00000
·
10h
DRUMRUNN I NG: 00000·
10h
THREAD I NG: 00000·
10
VTR SYSC
ONVer<
1.0>
CAMSYSCONVer<
1.0>
DATA ROMVe r<
1.0>
DV V e r<
1 . 0000
98 . XX XX.> 
						

							– 125 – Warning System
If trouble is detected immediately after the power is turned on or during operation, the display window (LCD), WARNING lamp,
lamps inside the viewfinder, and warning tones from the speaker and earphone inform the operator of trouble.
Item
RF
SERVO
HUMID
SLACK
Display window (LCD)
Warning
contentsWarning
display
Video head
clogging,
recording
system trouble
The servo is
out of order.
Condensation
Tape wind-up
trouble
Warning
display
status
Remain-
ing
battery
level
displayRemain-
ing tape
lengthdisplay
WARN-
ING
lampREC
lamp
Lamps
Emitted
4 times
per
second
F1)
Emitted
4 times
per
second
Emitted
4 times
per
second
F1)
Continu-
ous
tone F2)
Continu-
ous
tone
Warning
toneVTR (section)
operation
Head clogging is
detected and a
warning tone
emitted. Images
may not be
recorded properly.
Recording
continues, but
images may not
be recorded
properly.
Recording
continues, but
stops if tape
sticking occurs.
Playback, fast
forward and
rewind operation
stops.
An error code
appears in the
time code display
position of the
display window
(LCD) and the
VTR stops.
Countermeasures
Clean the heads.
If images still
cannot be
recorded properly
after the heads
are cleaned,
consult your
dealer.
Turn off the power
and consult your
dealer. (Lamps
may flash briefly
and then go off
when tape running
starts, but this
does not indicate
trouble.)
If tape running
stops and the
HUMID display
does not go off
even when the
power is turned off
and then on again,
wait until the
display goes off.
Check the error
code in the display
window (see
page 127) and
consult your
dealer.
RF
SERVO
HUMID
SLACK
Lighted
F1)
Lighted
Lighted
Flashes
Flashes
4 times
per
second
Flashes
4 times
per
second
Lighted
Flashes
4 times
per
second
Flashes
4 times
per
second
Flashes
4 times
per
second
Flashes
4 times
per
second
Flashes
4 times
per
second
F1) During recording
F2) During playback, fast forward or rewind
|Note{
If a cleaning tape is not available to deal with video head clogging, etc., first es-
tablish the STOP mode and then press the STOP button again while the RESET
button on the side panel is kept depressed. While these buttons are held down,
the cleaning roller will clean the heads for a maximum of 10 seconds. 
						

							– 126 – Warning System
Item
TAPE END
BATTERY
END
Display window (LCD)
Warning
contentsWarning
display
The tape is
nearing its
end.
The tape has
reached its
end.
The battery
has almost run
out.
The battery
has run out.
Warning
display
status
Remain-
ing
battery
level
displayRemain-
ing tape
lengthdisplay
WARN-
ING
lampREC
lamp
Lamps
Emitted
4 times
per
second
Continu-
ous
tone
Emitted
4 times
per
secondF1)
Continu-
ous
tone
Warning
toneVTR (section)
operation
Operation
continues.
Recording,
playback or fast
forward operation
stops.
Operation
continues.
Operation stops.
Countermeasures
Replace the tape
as necessary.
Replace the
cassette or rewind
the tape.
Replace the
battery as
necessary.
Replace the
battery.
E TAPE
F
E BATT
F
Flashes
F1)
Flashes
Flashes
Flashes
Flashes
1 time
per
secondF1)
Lighted
Flashes
1 time
per
second
Lighted
Flashes
1 time
per
second
Flashes
4 times
per
second
Flashes
1 time
per
second
Flashes
4 times
per
second 1 of the
7 bars
displayed;
5-0
display
inside
the
viewfinder
flashes
All 7 bars
displayed
1 of the
7 bars
displayed
All 7 bars
displayed
F1) During recording
F2) During playback, fast forward or rewind
|Notes{
ÁWhen trouble occurs with the external VTR connected to the unit, warnings are displayed only by the unit’s REC and TALLY
lamps.
ÁWhen connecting the external VTR to the 26-pin/12-pin output adaptor and recording simultaneously with the internal and
external VTRs, the REC and TALLY lamps flash if trouble occurs in either VTR. Check the warning displays of each VTR to
confirm the error contents.
Warning system priorities are as follows.
1 SLACK
2 BATTERY END
3 TAPE END
4 BATTERY NEAR END
5 TAPE NEAR END
6 HUMID
7 SERVO
8RF 
						

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Error Codes
When an error occurs in the unit for some reason or other, the following error codes appear in
the display window.
Emergency eject
If the cassette is not ejected even when the EJECT button is pressed, use a screwdriver or oth-
er implement to push down and simultaneously turn the EMERGENCY screw. This will enable
the cassette to be ejected.
1Turn off the power of the VTR.
2As shown in the figure, remove the rubber cap, and fit a Phillips head screwdriver into the
cross part of the EMERGENCY screw (red).
3While pressing on the screwdriver, continue to turn the EMERGENCY screw in the counter-
clockwise direction until the cassette moves up.
4Take out the cassette.
5Return the rubber cap to its original position.
|Note{
1. Do not turn the EMERGENCY screw unless it is an emergency.
2. Do not turn the screw in the clockwise direction. After the cassette has moved up, do not turn
the screw any further. Otherwise, the mechanism may be damaged.
3. After the cassette has moved up, the cassette holder will not lock even when it is closed.
Before closing the cassette holder, be absolutely sure to turn the power off and back on
again to reset the mechanism’s operation.
Cassette holder
EMERGENCY screwC
BATurn off the power.
Push and turn
simultaneously.
Solenoid trouble
The servo is not locked.
Condensation has occurred.
Supply reel trouble
Take-up reel trouble
Capstan trouble
Cylinder trouble
Loading trouble
8
9
A
B
C
D
E
F
ContentsCode
No. 
						

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Cleaning the Video Heads
Use the AJ-CL12MP cleaning cassette when head cleaning is required. Improper use of the
cleaning cassette may damage the video heads. Therefore, read the Handling Instructions for
the cleaning tape carefully before use.
Cleaning the Viewfinder
ÁDo not use thinner or other solvents to remove dirt from the viewfinder.
ÁWipe the lens with lens cleaner available on the market.
ÁAbsolutely do not wipe the mirror. If dirt, etc. has adhered to the mirror, remove it using a air
blower available on the market.
Characteristic Phenomenon of CCD Cameras
Smear
Smear occurs when shooting high-intensity subjects, and occurs more easily as the electronic
shutter speed increases.
Maintenance
Condensation
If the unit is moved from a cold location to a warm location or used in areas with high humidity,
the moisture in the air may adhere as water droplets on the head drum. This is called condensa-
tion, and if the tape is run under these conditions, it will easily stick to the drum. Therefore, the
following points should be observed.
ÁIf the unit is moved under conditions where condensation may occur, eject the tape.
ÁBefore inserting the tape, set the POWER switch to ON and check that the HUMID display in
the display window is not lighted. If the HUMID display is lighted, do not insert the tape until the
display goes off.
The HUMID display
is not lighted. 
						

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Inspections Before Shooting
Perform the following inspections before shooting to check that all systems are operating prop-
erly. Checking the image with a color monitor is recommended.
Inspection Preparations
1Insert a charged battery pack.
2Set the POWER switch to ON and check that the HUMID display does not appear and that
five or more bars of the remaining battery level display are lighted.
ÁIf the HUMID display appears, wait until the display goes off.
ÁIf five or more bars of the remaining battery level display are not lighted, replace the bat-
tery pack with a sufficiently charged battery pack.
3Check that there are no cables, etc. around the cassette holder and top panel, and then
press the EJECT button to open the cassette holder.
4Check the following items, and then insert a cassette and close the cassette holder.
ÁThe cassette is not set to the write protect status.
ÁThere is no slack in the tape.
Inspecting the Camera Section
Set the switches as follows.
Iris: AUTO
Zoom: AUTOWHITE BAL: A or B
OUTPUT: BARS
Gain: Normally, set to 0 dB. When it is too
dark, it is set to the appropriate gain.
VTR SAVE/STBY: STBY
2
12 4 3 
						

							– 130 – Inspections Before Shooting
Inspecting the Viewfinder
1Adjust the position of the viewfinder.
2Check that the color bar appears on the viewfinder screen, and then adjust the BRIGHT,
CONTRAST and PEAKING controls so that the color bar appears clearly on the viewfinder.
3Check the following items.
(1) Set the MENU SET/OFF switch to SET and check that the setting menu appears on
the viewfinder screen.
(2) Press the PAGE button and check that the setting menu page changes.
(3) Press the SHIFT/ITEM switch and check that the cursor moves within the page.
(4) Press the UP or DOWN button to check that the setting or ON/OFF display of the item
selected with the cursor changes.
4Set the OUTPUT/AUTO KNEE switch to CAM and switch the FILTER knob to 1, 2, 3 and 4.
Check that the number of the FILTER display on the viewfinder screen changes in accor-
dance with the knob position.
5Perform the following operations to check that the (!) lamp lights when the items set to ON
at the (!) LED page are operated.
(1) Set the gain to any value other than 0 dB with the GAIN switch.
(2) Set the SHUTTER switch to ON.
(3) Set the WHITE BAL switch to PRST.
(4) Insert the lens extender.
(5) Set the FILTER knob to any position other than “1”.
6Press the SHUTTER switch repeatedly from the ON position to the SEL side and check that
the shutter setting on the viewfinder screen changes.
7Aim the lens at an appropriate subject and turn the focus ring to bring the subject into focus.
Check the image appearing in the viewfinder.
8Set both the AUDIO IN CH1 and CH2 switches to FRONT [MIC] and set LEVEL METER on
the VF DISPLAY page of the setting menu to CH1. Check that the audio level appears on
the viewfinder screen when sound is input from the microphone connected to the MIC IN
jack on the front panel. Then, check that the audio level disappears from the viewfinder
screen when LEVEL METER on the VF DISPLAY page of the setting menu is set to OFF.
9Check that the zebra pattern appears on the viewfinder screen when the ZEBRA switch is
set to ON, and disappears when the ZEBRA switch is set to OFF.
|Note{
The items and functions in steps 3 to 6 may not be displayed or may not operate depending on
the setting conditions. Set the unit to engineer mode, set DISPLAY MODE on the VF DISPLAY
page of the setting menu to “3”, and then set the required items at the SHUTTER SPEED, (!)
LED and MENU SELECT 1/3 to 3/3 pages.