Panasonic Aj Sdc615 Operating Instructions Manual

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Chapter 6  Maintenance and inspections
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6-1-3 Inspecting the VTR unit
Perform all the steps outlined in section “1. Tape travel
inspection” through section “4. Earphone and speaker
inspection” one after the other.
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 R-RUN.
4Set the DISPLAY switch to CTL.
5Press the unit’s...

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5. Inspection using external microphones
1Connect external microphones to the AUDIO IN CH1 and
CH2 jacks.
2Set the AUDIO IN CH1 and CH2 switches to REAR.
3Set the LINE/MIC/+48V selector switch on the back panel
to MIC or +48V in accordance with the external mic’s
power supply type.
MIC :Internal power supply mic.
+48V :External power supply mic.
4Point the microphones at the sound source, and check
that the changes in the audio levels displayed on the
audio level...

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6-2 Maintenance
6-2-1 Condensation
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:
≥Remove the tape when the unit’s operation is to be started
in conditions where condensation may...

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6-2-6 Connectors and signals
AUDIO IN
1 GND
2 AUDIO IN(H)
3 AUDIO IN(C)
Matsushita part number K1AB103A0007
Maker part number HA16PRM-3SG
(Hirose Denki)
PUSH
1
3 2
FRONT MIC IN
1 GND
2 AUDIO IN(H)
3 AUDIO IN(C)
Matsushita part number K1AB103B0013
Maker part number NC3FBH2
(NEUTRIK)
PUSH
1
3 2
DC IN
1 GND
2NC
3NC
4 +12V
Matsushita part number K1AA104H0024
Maker part number HA16RX-4P(SW1)
(Hirose Denki)
12
3
4
DC OUT
1 GND
2NC
3NC
4 +12V OUT
Matsushita part number...

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6-3 Warning system
6-3-1 Warning description tables
When an error or a problem is detected immediately after the power is turned on or while an operation is underway, the
WARNING lamp and lamps inside the viewfinder serve to alert the user.

Items are displayed in the following sequence of priority: WARNING lamp > tally lamp > warnings inside the viewfinder.  The
display accords with this sequence when more than one error has occurred at the same time....

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6. SERVO 5. HUMID
9. WIRELESS RF 7. RF
WARNING lampLights for 90 minutes following the release of the
condensation detection after the condensation
formation was detected.
Indications on LCD screen“HUMID” display lights if condensation is
detected.
“HUMID” display flashes for an additional 10 to 90
minutes after condensation detection is canceled.
Tally lampFlashes 4 times per second for 90 minutes after
condensation detection is canceled.
Viewfinder“HUMID”...

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6-3-2 Error codes
One of the following error codes appears in the display
window when an error has occurred in the unit for some
reason.
10. BATTERY NEAR END 11. TAPE NEAR END
WARNING lampFlashes once a second (during recording).
Indications on LCD screenThe bar display that shows the remaining tape
amount starts flashing.
Tally lampFlashes once a second (during recording).
Viewfinder
≥The remaining tape display starts flashing (in
the EE mode).
≥“=
” flashes...

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6-3-3 Emergency eject
If the cassette cannot be ejected by pressing the EJECT button, use a screwdriver or similar tool to press and turn the
emergency eject screw.  This enables the cassette to be removed.
1Set the power to OFF.
4Remove the cassette.
5Return the rubber cap to its original position.
2Remove the rubber cap where shown in the figure.  Insert
a Phillips head screwdriver into the cross-shaped part of
the emergency eject screw (red).
3While pushing in...

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Chapter 7  Menu description tables
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USER MENU
USER MENU SELECT SYSTEM SETTING
PAINT
OPERATION
  SYSTEM MODE
  OPTION MODE
  REC FUNCTION  OUTPUT SEL  GENLOCK
  ROP
  LOW SETTING
  MID SETTING
  CAMERA ID
  SHUTTER SPEED
  SHUTTER SELECT  USER SW  SW MODE  WHITE BALANCE MODE
  IRIS
  FLARE
  USER SW GAIN  MATRIX
  COLOR CORRECTION
  SYSTEM(USER)
  PAINT(USER)
  VF(USER)
  OPERATION(USER)
  FILE(USER)
  MAINTENANCE(USER)
  VTR(USER)   SKIN TONE DTL
  KNEE/LEVEL
  HIGH SETTING  ADDITIONAL DTL
  GAMMA...

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REC TALLYRED
GREEN
CHARFor selecting the method used to inform the
user that the unit is recording when a system
using an extender or other device is
configured and BOTH is selected as the 26-
PIN CONTROL menu item setting while the
system is used in the remote control mode.
RED:The red tally lamp lights.
GREEN:The green tally lamp lights.
CHAR:The letters “REC” appear on the
viewfinder. Item/
Data storageVariable
rangeRemarks
Item/
Data storageVariable
rangeRemarks...