Panasonic AJ-HDC27A User Manual

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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.

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For details on how to perform these inspections,
refer to “Inspections prior to shooting” (pages 109
to 112).

Install a fully charged battery pack.

Turn on the power, and after inserting the cassette,
set the switches as shown in the figure below.

AUDIO SELECT
CH 1/CH 2:
AUTO

TCG:
F-RUN or
R-RUN

OUTPUT:
CAM/AUTO KNEE ON

GAIN:
Normally set to 0 dB; change
to a more suitable value if the
picture is too dark.

Aperture: Automatic

Set the POWER switch to ON.  Now check that the
HUMID display is not showing and that at least 5
segments of the remaining battery charge display
are lighted.

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If the HUMID display is showing, wait until it
goes off.

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If at least 5 segments of the remaining battery
charge display are not lighted, replace the
battery with a fully charged one.

Check that there are no cables around the cassette
holder or top panel, and then press the EJECT
button to open the cassette holder.

After checking the following, insert the cassette
tape, and close the cassette holder.

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Position of the accidental erasure prevent tab

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Tape slack