Emergency Eject - Panasonic DVCPRO AJ-D410AP Operating Instructions Manual

Warning system
7.RF
WARNING lamp Flashes
recording).
Tally lamp Flashes
recording).
Viewfinder The RF display flashes (during recording).
Description of warning The video heads are clogged. This problem
occurs in the recording system.
VTR unit operation The cleaning roller is actuated to clean the
heads (max. 3 seconds). Recording continues
but it may not be performed properly.
The warning display remains flashing up to the
REC/PAUSE mode. It goes out when the unit's
mode is transferred from REC/PAUSE.
Remedial action Clean the heads. If recording still cannot be
performed properly even after they have been
cleaned, turn off the unit's power, and consult
your nearest service center.
9.BATTERY NEAR END
WARNING lamp Flashes once per second.
Tally lamp Flashes once per second.
Viewfinder The BATT NEAR END display flashes.
Description of warning The battery is nearly flat.
VTR unit operation Operation continues.
Remedial action Replace the battery as necessary.

Emergency eject

If the cassette cannot be ejected even when the EJECT button is
pressed, the tape can still be removed by using a screwdriver to
simultaneously push and rotate the EMERGENCY screw.
1
Set the power to OFF.
2
As shown in the figure, remove the rubber
cap, to reveal the EMERGENCY screw
(red).
1
Set the power to OFF.
4
Cassette
holder
2•5 2•5
EMERGENCY
screw
3
Simultaneously push and rotate.
four times per second (during
four times per second (during
8. WIRELESS RF
WARNING lamp Flashes four times per second (in the EE
status).
Tally lamp Flashes
recording).
Viewfinder WIRELESS RF display flashes.
Description of warning This indicates that the signals received from the
wireless receiver are weak.
VTR unit operation Operation continues but signals are not received
from the wireless microphone.
Remedial action Check the wireless microphone's power and
strength of the wireless receiver's signals.
10.TAPE NEAR END
WARNING lamp Flashes once per second (during recording).
Tally lamp Flashes once per second (during recording).
Viewfinder ≥ The remaining tape display flashes (in the EE
mode)
≥ = flashes for 3 seconds one minute before
the tape-end.
Description of warning The tape is approaching its end (2 minutes
remain).
VTR unit operation Operation continues.
Remedial action Replace the cassette tape as necessary.
3
While pushing the screwdriver (Philips
head), keep turning the EMERGENCY
screw counterclockwise until the tape is
ejected.
≥It takes about 20 turns for unloading to commence.
≥It takes about 90 turns for the tape to be ejected.
4
Remove the cassette.
5
Return the rubber cap to its original
position.
<Notes>
≥This procedure should only be used in an emergency.
≥Do not turn the screw clockwise. Do not turn the screw any
more after the tape has been ejected. Doing so may damage
the mechanism.
≥After the tape has been ejected, the cassette holder will not lock
even when it is closed. The power must be turned back on, and
the mechanical operations reset before closing the cassette
holder.
≥When the EMERGENCY screw is turned, a clicking sound will be
heard: this is the sound of the reel drive operating which is normal
and not indicative of malfunctioning.
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four times per second (during