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 whether the power is on or off.
However, setup cards should not be inserted or ejected during recording as this may result in
misoperation.
Ejecting setup cards
Lift up on the lower edge of the cover to open the cover and remove the setup card.
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Take care not to touch the connectors at the front of the setup card.
Inserting setup cards
Position the unit so that the panel with the logo faces you, insert the setup card into the setup
card insertion slot and then close the cover.
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Check that the unit is positioned with the logo facing you and that the characters are facing the
correct direction, and then insert the card. Be sure to insert the card in the correct direction. If
the card is difficult to insert, the card may be backwards or upside-down. In these cases, do not
attempt to force in the card, but check whether the card is backwards or upside-down and then
reinsert the card.
Usage and storage precautions
The following points should be observed when using and storing setup cards.
ÁAvoid high temperatures and humidity.
ÁDo not expose setup cards to water.
ÁAvoid electrostatic charges.
Store setup cards inserted in the unit with the cover closed. 
						

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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, 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 CARD CONFIG po-
sition.
4A menu shown below appears when the UP (or DOWN) button is pressed.
5Press the UP button to format the set up card.
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When setup cards are formatted, the setting conditions at that time are also input simulta-
neously.
6When menu operations have been completed, return the MENU SET/OFF switch to OFF.
The setting menu disappears from the viewfinder screen and the displays indicating the
unit’s current status appear at the top and bottom of the viewfinder screen.
When the setup card has been formatted, the message shown below appears.
-SE T UP CARD-
¢
READ(¢
CAM)WRI TE(¢
CARD)
CARD CONF IG.
I D READ /WRI TE :OF FF UNC T ION1~2R /W:ONL/M/H SET R/W:ONL EVE L 1 ~ 6 R /W:ON
CONF IG?(
Y:U .N:PDOWN
-SE T UP CARD-
¢
READ(¢
CAM)WRI TE(¢
CARD)
CARD CONF IG.
I D READ /WRI TE :
F UNC T ION1~2R /W:ONL/M/H SET R/W:ONL EVE L 1 ~ 6 R /W:ON
OFF
)
-SE T UP CARD-
READ(¢
CAM)WRI TE(¢
CARD)¢
CARD CONF IG.
F
ORMATOK I D READ /
WRI TE :OF FF UNC T ION1~2R /W:ONL/M/H SET R/W:ONL EVE L 1 ~ 6 R /W:ON 
						

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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-
sition.
4A menu shown below appears when the UP (or DOWN) button is pressed.
5Press the UP button to write data on the set up card.
When writing is complete, the message shown below appears.
6When menu operations have been completed, return the MENU SET/OFF switch to OFF.
The setting menu disappears from the viewfinder screen and the displays indicating the
unit’s current status appear at the top and bottom of the viewfinder screen.
-SE T UP CARD-
¢
READ(¢
CAM)WRI TE(¢
CARD)
CARD CONF IG.
I D READ /WRI TE :OF FF UNC T ION1~2R /W:ONL/M/H SET R/W:ONL EVE L 1 ~ 6 R /W:ON
WRI TE?(
Y:U .N:PDOWN
-SE T UP CARD-
¢
READ(¢
CAM)WRI TE(¢
CARD)
) CARD CONF IG.
I D READ /WRI TE :
F UNC T ION1~2R /W:ONL/M/H SET R/W:ONL EVE L 1 ~ 6 R /W:ON
OFF
-SE T UP CARD-
READ(¢
CAM)¢
WRI TE(¢
CARD)
CARD CONF IG.
WRI TEOK I D READ /
WRI TE :OF FF UNC T ION1~2R /W:ONL/M/H SET R/W:ONL EVE L 1 ~ 6 R /W:ON 
						

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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
Condition
The setup card is not
formatted.
A setup card is not
inserted.
The write protect switch on
the side of the card is set
to ON.
Data cannot be written on
the card.
Countermeasure 
						

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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 appears when the UP (or DOWN) button is pressed.
5Press the UP button to read data from the set up card.
When readout is complete, the message shown below appears.
6When menu operations have been completed, set the MENU SET/OFF switch to OFF. The
setting menu disappears from the viewfinder screen and the displays indicating the unit’s
current status based on the data read out from the setup card appear at the top and bottom
of the viewfinder screen.
When data is not read out
If the following error messages appear when the UP button is pressed in step 5, the data is not
read out.
Data readout error messages
Format the card.
Insert a card.
Data written by devices
other than this unit cannot
be read out.
Error message
NO CONFIG
NO CARD
ERROR
Condition
The setup card is not
formatted.
A setup card is not
inserted.
Data cannot be read out.
Countermeasure
-SE T UP CARD-
¢
READ(¢
CAM)WRI TE(¢
CARD)
CARD CONF IG.
I D READ /WRI TE :OF FF UNC T ION1~2R /W:ONL/M/H SET R/W:ONL EVE L 1 ~ 6 R /W:ON
READ ?(
Y:U .N:PDOWN)
-SE T UP CARD-
¢
READ(¢
CAM)WRI TE(¢
CARD)
CARD CONF IG.
READ
OK I D READ /
WRI TE :OF FF UNC T ION1~2R /W:ONL/M/H SET R/W:ONL EVE L 1 ~ 6 R /W:ON 
						

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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 is no slack in the tape, insert the cassette, and then firmly close the cas-
sette holder.
Checking that there is no slack in the tape
Press the reel in with your finger and turn it lightly in the direction of the arrow. If the reel does
not turn, there is no slack in the tape.
EJECT Button
Cassette Holder 
						

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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 operation should not be repeated.
Preventing Accidental Erasure
Set the tab on the cassette to the SAVE side to prevent the recorded contents of tapes from
being accidentally erased.
REC
SAVE 
						

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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 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 write protect status.
ÁThere is no slack in the tape.
2 3
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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.