Panasonic Digital Hd Video Cassette Recorder Ajhd1800 Operating Instructions

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Time code and user bits (continued)
Time code recorded on the unit
Ta b l e  1
Menu Time code to be recorded
No.503
TCG MODENo.505
TCG REGENNo.506
REGEN MODEAt the time of normal 
recordingAt the time of assemble 
editingAt the time of insert editing 
(time code selection)
TC UB TC UB TC UB
REGENTC&UB
---INT_REGEN
TC INT_REGEN PRESET INT_REGEN PRESET INT_REGEN PRESET
UB PRESET INT_REGEN PRESET INT_REGEN PRESET INT_REGEN
PRESET --- PRESET
AU TOTC&UBAS&IN
PRESETINT_REGENINT_REGEN
ASSEMPRESET
INSRT...

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Superimpose screen
The control signals, time code, etc. are displayed on this
screen using abbreviations.
CTL:Control signal count value
TCR:Time code data recorded in the SBC area 
TCR.:Time code data recorded in the VAUX area 
UBR:User bits data recorded in the SBC area 
UBR.:User bits data recorded in the VAUX area 
TCG:Time code data of the time code generator
UBG:User bits data of the time code generator

[T¢R], [T¢R.], [U¢R] or [U¢R.] is displayed when the data
has not been read correctly from...

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Selecting the audio recording channels and 
monitor output
Audio recording channels
The audio channels can be selected as shown below using
the AUDIO setup menu items.
Monitor output channels
When   (M MIX) on the  menu is set to
L, R or L/R, the signals of a multiple number of channels can
be mixed and output.
When the number key corresponding to the channel whose
signals are to be monitored is pressed while the “L” (or “R”)
button is held down, that channel is selected, and its signals
are...

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Rack mounting
The unit can be mounted into a 19-inch standard rack if the
optional rack-mounting adapters (AJ-MA75P : option) are
used. For the installation rails, it is recommended that the rail
and bracket for 18-inch length (part number C-300-S-118) of
Chassis Trak be used. 
(The complete slide rail and bracket unit is not available from
Panasonic.) 
For further details, consult your dealer.
1Attach the inner members of the slide rails.  Refer to the
figure below for the positions where they are...

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Video head cleaning
This VTR is equipped with an auto head cleaning function
which automatically reduces the amount of dirt on the video
heads.  In order to maximize the VTR’s reliability, however, it
is recommended that the video heads be cleaned as and
when appropriate.For further details on how to actually clean the heads,
consult with one of Panasonic’s service companies or with
your dealer.
Condensation
Condensation occurs due to the same principle which is
involved when droplets of water form...

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Error messages
When a warning occurs in this VTR, the warning lamp lights
up.
When the DIAG menu is opened, a description of the
warning will appear on the front panel LCD area and TV
monitor.  Also, when an abnormal operation is detected in
this VTR, the AUTO OFF lamp lights up, and a message
appears on the time code display area.
DIAG menu
This displays the VTR information.
The VTR information includes the warning information and
hour-meter (usage time) information.  The DIAG menu
appears on the...

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Error messages(continued)
_Displaying the hour-meter information
Turn the ADJ dial to move the cursor (¢), and the description
for the item where the cursor is located is shown as a
superimposed display.If “T&S&M” has been selected as the setup menu item
No.006 (DISPLAY SEL) setting, a message appears in the
mode display area whenever a warning or error has
occurred.  When a multiple number of errors have occurred,
the one with the highest priority is displayed.
  
The resettable table hour-meter...

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Error messages (continued)
War ning messag es
*1 The error indication is always displayed in EE mode. In 
this case, the black signals are recorded as the video 
signal and the audio signals are muted.
*2 The error indication is always displayed in EE mode. In 
this case, the audio signals are muted.
*3
The error indication is always displayed in EE mode. In 
this case, the time code for the internal time code 
generator of the unit is recorded as the time code signal.
PriorityzDisplay
zDescription...

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Error messages(continued)
Error messages
PriorityzDisplay
zDescription
zVTR operation and remedial action
Higher
LowerE-01
LOW RF
This is indicated when the embed level of the video 
head during playback, recording, and editing is about 
1/3 the normal level or less and is detected for 1 
second or more, or when the CTL level of the A/C 
head is about 1/6 of the normal level or less and is 
detected for 1 second or more.
zThe CTL level is not detected when DV/DVCAM is 
played back.
zDuring recording...

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Error messages (continued)
Error messages (continued)
If the error message display persists even after the 
VTR has been shut down and started up again, 
consult your dealer.
DisplayzDescription
zVTR operation and remedial action
E-51
FRONT LOAD 
ERRORIf the take-up reel has turned without engaging 
the tape for a specific period of time during the 
tape start or end processing operation while 
loading is being performed (at the half position), 
the AUTO OFF lamp lights, and the message 
display...