User manual PANASONIC AJ-HDC27V

[. . . ] Camera/VTR AJ- P Operating Instructions CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). REFER TO SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. FCC Note: This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. To assure continued compliance follow the attached installation instructions and do not make any unauthorized modifications. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. [. . . ] If the reel fails to turn, it means there is no tape slack. Ejecting the cassette tape While the power is still on, press the EJECT button to open the cassette holder, and take out the cassette tape. If another cassette is not going to be loaded immediately after this tape is ejected, close the cassette holder. POWER: ON 2 Press the EJECT button. The cassette holder opens. EJECT button Ejecting the cassette when the battery has no charge First, set the POWER switch to OFF to turn off the unit's power. Then turn the power back on, and immediately hold down the EJECT button. The cassette can be removed when there is still some power left in the battery. However, do not repeat this operation. To prevent accidental erasure Set the cassette's tab to SAVE to prevent the recordings on the tape from being erased accidentally. Cassette holder REC the the part 3 Insertthe cassettetotape and presscassette marked with arrow close the holder securely. <Note> Check that there is no slack in the tape of the cassette. 66 SAVE Recording This section describes the basic steps for shooting and recording. Before actually departing to shoot scenes, carry out inspections to ensure that the system is functioning properly. O For details on how to perform these inspections, refer to "Inspections prior to shooting" (pages 111 to 114). From adjusting the white balance and black balance to stopping the recording Turn on the power, and after inserting the cassette, set the switches as shown in the figure below. OUTPUT: CAM/AUTO KNEE ON AUDIO SELECT CH 1/CH 2: AUTO From providing the power supply to loading the cassette 1 Install a fully charged battery pack. switch to ON. check 2 Set the POWERis not showing Now that atthat the HUMID display and least 5 segments of the remaining battery charge display are lighted. O If the HUMID display is showing, wait until it goes off. O If at least 5 segments of the remaining battery charge display are not lighted, replace the battery with a fully charged one. there are 3 Check thattop panel, no cables around the cassette holder or and then press the EJECT button to open the cassette holder. checking the following, insert 4 After and close the cassette holder. the cassette tape, O Position of the accidental erasure prevent tab O Tape slack TCG: F-RUN or R-RUN Aperture: Automatic GAIN: Normally set to 0 dB; change to a more suitable value if the picture is too dark. 3 4 2 2 1 67 Recording Shooting conditions, 1-1 Select the filter to match the lighting"A" or "B" if and set the WHITE BAL switch to the white balance has been stored in the memory ahead of time. If the white balance and/or black balance have not been stored in the memory and there is no time to adjust the white balance: Set the WHITE BAL switch to PRST. The white balance for the filter is achieved in accordance with the setting position of the FILTER control (outer). Tape function buttons During recording, the tape function buttons (EJECT, REW, FF, PLAY/PAUSE and STOP) will not work. 1-2 When adjusting the white balance on the spot Select the filter to match the lighting conditions, set the WHITE BAL switch to "A" or "B, " and adjust the white balance as follows: (1) Press the AUTO W/B BAL switch to the AWB position and adjust the white balance. (2) Press the AUTO W/B BAL switch to the ABB position and adjust the black balance. (3) Press the AUTO W/B BAL switch to the AWB position and adjust the white balance again. For details on how to adjust the white balance, refer to "Adjusting the white balance and black balance" (pages 47 to 51). [. . . ] This inspection can also be performed for each channel by connecting one of the microphones to each channel in turn. 3. Manual audio level adjustment function inspection 1 Set the AUDIO IN CH1 and CH2 switches to FRONT. 2 Set the AUDIO SELECT CH1 and CH2 switch to MAN. AUDIO LEVEL CH1 and CH2 controls. 3 Turn thethat when they are turned clockwise, the Check level displays increase. 6. [. . . ]