Panasonic AJ-HDX400E Operating Instructions Manual

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Chapter 6 Maintenance and inspections706-1-3 Inspecting the VTR unitPerform all the steps outlined in section “1. Tape travelinspection” through section “4. Earphone and speakerinspection” one after the other.1. Tape travel inspection1 Set the VTR SAVE/STBY switch to SAVE, and check thatthe VTR SAVE lamp inside the viewfinder lights.2 Set the VTR SAVE/STBY switch to STBY, and check thatthe VTR SAVE lamp goes off.3 Set the TCG switch to R-RUN.4 Set the DISPLAY switch to CTL.5 Press the unit’s REC START button, and check that:≥ The tape reels rotate.≥ The figure shown on the counter display changes.≥ The REC lamp inside the viewfinder lights.≥ The RF and SERVO displays do not appear in thedisplay window.6 Press the unit’s REC START button again. Check thatthe tape stops and the REC lamp inside the viewfindergoes off.7 Use the lens VTR button to check the same operations asin steps 5 and 6.8 Press the RESET button, and check that “00:00:00:00”appears on the counter display.9 Set the LIGHT switch to ON, and check that the displaywindow illuminates.10 Press the REW button, and after the tape has beenrewound for a few seconds, press the PLAY/PAUSEbutton.Check that the tape is recorded, played back andrewound properly.11 Press the FF button, and check that the tape is fastforwarded properly.2. Automatic audio level adjustment functioninspection1 Set the AUDIO SELECT CH1 and CH2 switch to AUTO.2 Set the AUDIO IN CH1 and CH2 switches to FRONT.3 Point the microphone connected to the MIC IN jack at asuitable sound source, and check that the changes in thelevel displays for both CH1 and CH2 reflect the changesin the strength of the sound.3. Manual audio level adjustment functioninspection1 Set the AUDIO IN CH1 and CH2 switches to FRONT.2 Set the AUDIO SELECT CH1 and CH2 switch to MAN.3 Turn the AUDIO LEVEL CH1 and CH2 controls.Check that when they are turned clockwise, the leveldisplays increase.4. Earphone and speaker inspection1 Set the VTR SAVE/STBY switch to STBY.2 Turn the MONITOR control, and check that the speakervolume changes.3 Connect the earphones to the PHONES jack.Check that the sound from the speaker is muted, and thatthe microphone’s sound is heard in the earphones.4 Turn the MONITOR control, and check that the earphonevolume changes.