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Panasonic AJ- HD3700B VCR User Manual

1. 18 Number keys 0 to 9 eC eENT eF eBS e eFROM eCOPY eT e 19 INPUT CHECK 20 REMOTE button 21 AUDIO LINE OUT 22 UNITY VAR 23 ADJUST control eThese are used to enter numbers Clear key for clearing input data For registering the data which have been entered Used in combination with other keys Backspace key Keys for adding and subtracting While these keys are kept depressed the input signals can be checked It enables the video input signals to be checked at the SD SDI MONITOR OUT connector or HD SDI MONITOR OUT connector and the audio input signals to be checked at the MONITOR connector and headphone jack When the F7 TCG OUT key has been set to MOMNT on the TC CHR SET UP menu the INPUT CHECK is established for the time code signals but only while the INPUT CHECK key is held down When the INPUT CHECK key is pressed while the F7 key is set to LATCH the INPUT CHECK mode is established and the mode remains established even when the key is released The mode is re lease
2. eoo 10 Headphone jack eThe stereo headphones are connected to this M6 headphone jack 11 Headphone VR eThis volume control is used to adjust the headphones output level and monitor ing output level The headphone output level and the monitoring output level are interlinked when the F7 A MONI key on the AUDIO OUT MONITOR menu is set to VAR 12 CURSOR These keys move the cursor on the display The center key displays the cursor 13 Panel opening eThe front panel can be opened and closed by pulling the buttons 1 and 2 at buttons the front of the sides 14 SD lamp This lamp lights when SD is selected as the recording format 15 HD lamp This lamp lights when HD is selected as the recording format 16 Error display lamps eThese lamps light in response to the number of errors channel condition 7 Lights during normal operation when the error value is minimal Lights when the number of inner errors has increased Lights when the number of video outer errors has increased Lights when the number of audio outer errors has increased 17 SERVO lamp eThis lights when the servo is locked Controls and their functions Front panel
3. TAL xl LL Reference signal oo a 0000 J Source unit 8 Source unit 8 E E E THERE SHEER So 55 So 3o So lt 9 l6 lt 9 Esa AV monitor AV monitor ePlease use LTC VITC as the time code setting on the controller side eWhen 720 59 94p mode has been set input the SD REF BB signal as the reference signal 20 Tapes There are two tape types and L M cassettes 57 minutes 576 501 63 minutes 1080 59 94i 720 59 94p and 480 591 75 minutes 1080 25p and 1080 50i 79 minutes 1080 23 98 and 1080 24p L cassettes 112 minutes 576 501 124 minutes 1080 59 94i 720 59 94p and 480 591 149 minutes 1080 25p and 1080 50i 155 minutes 1080 23 98p and 1080 24p Align the cassette with the marks on the unit s insertion slot and push it in gently The cassette tape will be loaded automatically EIE Prohibiting recording on a tape when pins A and B are at the up position Use a screwdriver to push down the accidental erasure preven tion pins turn them 90 counterclockwise and then lift the screwdriver to set the pins at their up positions The recording pr
4. CH1 2 INPUT CH3 4 INPUT CH 1 CH 2 DIGITAL CH 3 CH 4 DIGITAL DIGITAL DIGITAL AES INT SG ANALOG SERIAL 7 When the input audio signal is to be mixed with the analog cue channel for recording press the F9 CUE key on the AUDIO IN CUE INPUT menu to set it to D MIX and select the mixing channel with the F1 to FA CUE MIX CH1 to CUE MIX keys In the case of the 1080 23 98 1080 24p 1080 25p 1080 50i and 576 50i formats or 1080 59 94i 8 channel audio version 720 59 94i 8 chan nel audio version and 480 59 94i 8 channel audio version formats select CH1 to CH4 and CH5 to CH8 with the F1 to 4 and the F10 to F13 keys CUE D MIX 8 Adjust the audio input level on the AUDIO IN menu 9 When the time code is to be recorded perform the time code related settings on the TC CHR menu eoo no 00 En F1 F2 F3 55 F6 F7 F8 10 To enter the time code default value as desired press the cursor center key at the HOME menu and set the value 11 When the preparation for the signals to be recorded has been established press the REC EDIT button and the PLAY button together Recording will start 12 To stop recording at any time press the STOP button How to display the HOME menu e AUDIO IN PCM menu e AUDIO IN CUE menu eTC CHR menu menus AUDIO
5. 5 Press the PREVIEW button to preview 6 When the REC EDIT button is pressed automatic editing will start 7 To review the edited contents press the REVIEW button after completion of editing lt Notes gt eDo not make any changes to CH SELECT while split editing is being performed Otherwise errors may occur in the operation eAssemble audio split editing can also be performed in the same operation 40 Audio split editing OUT point preview B Previewing the automatic insert editing OUT point when audio split is OFF This flowchart shows the operation to preview the automatic insert editing OUT point The OUT point for automatic assemble editing can not be previewed 1 2 Press the INSERT button to display the INSERT AUTO EDIT menu Use the automatic insert editing flowchart as a reference and register the VIDEO OUT point Press the EXECUTE and the PREVIEW REVIEW button together to preview the OUT point E Previewing the automatic insert editing OUT point when audio split is ON This flowchart shows the operation to preview the automatic insert editing audio split OUT point The OUT point for automatic assemble editing can not be previewed 1 2 Press the INSERT button to display the INSERT AUTO EDIT menu Press the F10 SPLIT key on the INSERT AUTO EDIT menu to set it to be highlighted Use the automatic insert editing flowchart as a reference and register the VIDEO OUT
6. O eWhen matching the CF color frame of SD output and time code output phase also make SD reference matching Then select SD REF as the OUT REF setting on the HOME SET UP menu 249 Connections Connection with an editing controller Recorder AV monitor a monitor 8 leet I a CO e e Audio monitor signal BEEN Es L BHBBB EBBBDBO L o uus EE oe mx GERI am 0000 To REMOTE IN s 9 BIE gt sjaj 5 2 5 SIE AV monitor o 9 9 gt 5 5 lt gt Editing controller HD reference signal AV switcher generator Video output signal Audio output signal Remote Video output signal Audio output signal Reference signal To REMOTE IN To REMOTE IN
7. 44 Video head cleaning isssleeeeeeleee en 49 Rack Mounting iiu m Rep doe mg Godel 50 Troubleshooting e res 51 Blu pL EE 52 SpecifICations i Eee ee fea IS LEE DRE yr SR E 53 Features This HD VTR is a hi vision digital VTR for recording and playing back the video and audio signals complying with BTAS 001A 1125 60 high definition TV system studio standard and SMPTE 274M standards By image compressing the hi vision signals and digitally recording them this unit delivers up to 124 minutes of recording and playback using a 7 cassette the maximum length with the 1080 23 98p format is 155 minutes It is possible to switch between the following system formats to record and play back the sig nals in one of these formats 1080 23 98p 8 channel audio 1080 24p 8 channel audio 1080 25p 8 channel audio 1080 59 94i 4 channel audio version 1080 59 94i 8 channel audio version 1080 50i 8 channel audio 720 59 94p 4 channel audio version 720 59 94p 8 channel audio version 576 50i 8 channel audio 480 59 94i 4 channel audio version and 480 59 94i 8 channel audio version Only playback is possible with 576 50i 4 audio channels format tapes which have been recorded using the VTR AJ D580 Simultaneous output of HD hi vision signals and SD standard signals can be achieved In the case of the 1080 23 98p 1080 24p and 1080 25p formats
8. How to display the eSYSTEM SET UP menu menus SET UP F4 The 1035 59 94i format signals cannot be recorded on this VTR but a tape recorded using the AJ HD2000 or other model be played back 21080 23 98p 1080 25p and 1080 24p format tapes can be played back and 1080 50i format signals can be output automatically 31080 25p tapes can be played back and a variety of images can be output 95 Recording 4 Insert a recording enabled cassette It should be borne in mind that the 4 channel or 8 channel audio version will be identified in ac cordance with the position selected for the cassette C bit pin as mentioned on page 25 Note that when the cassette tape is inserted it is not possible to change the system frequency which was set using the F1 FREQ key on the SYSTEM SET UP menu of the previous page 5 Press the F13 REC INH key on the HOME menu to set to FREE REC INH FREE 6 Perform input signal setting with the F1 to F6 CH1 to CH4 keys on the AUDIO IN PCM INPUT SELECT menu In the case of the 1080 23 98 1080 24 1080 25p 1080 50 and 576 50i formats or 1080 59 94i 8 channel audio version 720 59 94i 8 channel audio version and 480 59 94i 8 channel audio version formats perform input signal setting with the F7 to F13 CH5 to CH8 Select DIGITAL AES SERIAL INT SG or ANALOG Lr F2 F3 F4 F5 Fs 7 F8
9. 8 REM OUT STATUS LINE 4 GND 9 FRAME GROUND 5 SS RS 232C REMOTE Pin No Signal Pin No Signal 1 FRAME GROUND 7 GND Signal ground 2 Send data Receive carrier detect 3 Receive data 4 Request to send Data terminal ready 5 Clear to send 6 DSR Data set ready V A CONTROL Pin No Signal Pin No Signal 1 FRAME GROUND 8 REM TX X REMOTE CONTROL PROTOCOL TRANSMIT 2 9 13 3 14 REM RX Y REMOTE CONTROL PROTOCOL RECEIVE 4 REM G 15 REM TX Y REMOTE CONTROL PROTOCOL TRANSMIT 5 6 7 REM RX X REMOTE CONTROL PROTOCOL RECEIVE CONTROL PANEL Pin No Signal Pin No Signal 1 Headphone L 11 Headphone GND 2 Clock 12 GND 3 RECEIVE DATA 13 24 V unregulated DC power 4 RECEIVE ENABLE 14 RECEIVE STROBE 5 TRANSMIT DATA 15 TRANSMIT ENABLE 6 Headphone R 16 DC control signal 7 Clock 17 GND 8 RECEIVE DATA 18 24 V unregulated DC power 9 RECEIVE ENABLE 19 RECEIVE STROBE 10 TRANSMIT DATA 20 TRANSMIT ENABLE 48 Video head cleaning Although this unit comes with an auto head cleaning function which reduces the amount of dirt on the heads it is recommended that the video heads be cleanid every day for even more dependable operation For fur ther details please consult with your local dealer Operation Remove the cover of th
10. 1 Set the desired speed by turning the search dial The tape speed changes depending on the angle by which the dial is turned The speed is displayed on the search indicator 2 Press the VAR button The VAR lamp lights Playback will start at the set speed 3 To release the preset variable mode turn the search dial The normal variable mode will be established eThe preset variable mode can be operated only in STOP or PLAY mode or during normal recording How to display the ePANEL SET UP menu e HOME SET UP menu OY SET UP F11 HOME F8 se Basic operations Tape speed override TSO function This is a function for finely adjusting the normal playback speed in the range of 15 PLAY 1 Press the PLAY button Normal playback starts gt 2 Turn the search dial while pressing the PLAY button or press the or keys When using the search dial the tape speed changes depending on the angle to which the search dial is turned When using the or keys the tape speed changes according to how long the key is pressed continously The speed is displayed in numeric values on the search indi cator 3 To return to normal playback release the PLAY button Cue This function sets any point on the tape for preroll and search operations When TC INPUT is set to the STANDARD mode 1 Press the cursor center key to display the cursor The time code value w
11. Ensure that curtains and any other materials do not obstruct the ventilation condition to prevent risk of electric shock or fire hazard due to overheating THIS APPARATUS MUST BE GROUNDED To ensure safe operation the three pin plug must be inserted only into a standard three pin power outlet socket which is effectively grounded through normal household wiring Extension cords used with the equipment must be three core and be correctly wired to provide connection to the ground Incorrectly wired ex tension cords can be extremely hazardous The fact that the equipment operates satis factorily does not imply that it is grounded and the installation is not necessarily safe For your safety if in any doubt about the effective grounding of the equipment or power outlet socket please consult a qualified electrician CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD AND ANNOYING INTERFERENCE USE THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES ONLY CAUTION THE AC OUTLET MAINS SOCKET SHALL BE INSTALLED NEAR THE EQUIPMENT AND SHALL BE EASILY ACCESSIBLE CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD REFER MOUNTING OF THE OP TIONAL BOARD AND CHANGE OF THE SWITCH SETTING INSIDE THE UNIT TO AU THORIZED SERVICE PERSONNEL CAUTION EVEN WHEN THE POWER SWITCH IS IN THE OFF POSITION A SMALL CURRENT FLOWS THE FILTER CIRCUIT L is the safety information Operating precaution O
12. Lowered position Warning Signals of 8 audio 8 channel format Recording inhibited REC inhibit release menu item available channels can be recorded Normal playback cannot be performed for tapes on which the audio sig nals of 8 channels were recorded with the C bit pin at the raised posi tion or for tapes on which the audio signals of 4 channels were recorded with the pin at the lowered position pjs Recording Preparation Release the recording inhibit mode Confirm that the REC INHIBIT lamp has gone out REC INHIBIT 1 If the lamp has not gone out set the positions of the cassette s accidental erasure prevention pins and the F13 REC INH set ting on the HOME menu to the recording enabled status Selecting the input signals and adjusting their levels e Select the video input signal INT SG or DIGITAL on the VIDEO IN menu eSelect the audio input signal on the AUDIO IN PCM menu and the AUDIO IN CUE menu e Adjust the audio input signal level on the AUDIO IN menu Adjust the audio input signal levels for the digital audio channels CH1 to CH4 or CH1 CH8 when the 8 channel format has been selected and for analog cue Normally UNITY should be selected eWhen adjusting the recording levels select the channel whose level is to be adjusted using the AUDIO IN menu for example to adjust the PCM CH 1 level press the F1 key to set to white on black display and adjust
13. point Register the audio edit points To preview the VIDEO OUT point 1 Use the cursor keys to move the cursor to the places where the VIDEO IN and OUT points were registered 2 Press the EXECUTE and the PREVIEW REVIEW buttons together to preview the VIDEO OUT point To preview the AUDIO OUT point 1 Use the cursor keys to move the cursor to the places where the AUDIO IN and OUT points were registered 2 Press the EXECUTE and the PREVIEW REVIEW buttons together to preview the AUDIO OUT point To preview the OUT point without moving the cursor to where the IN and OUT points were registered When the cursor is not available the preview operation is started from the point 12 seconds before the external OUT point Then press the EXECUTE and the PREVIEW REVIEW button together to preview the OUT point 41 Variable memory Function 1 Set the F3 W PLYR key to OFF W PLYR OFF Set the F4 VAR MEMO key to ON VAR MEMO elf the IN and OUT points have already been entered they will be automatically cleared e f the split mode is ON it will be forcibly turned off eWhen the variable memory function is used the AUDIO IN and OUT points cannot be entered Input the unit s edit IN point The variable memory playback will start at this point eThere is no need to set the OUT point for variable memory playback Set the initial speed using the search dial The initial speed is displ
14. CH3 CH4 CH5 CH6 CH7 CH8 and cue audio can be selected The items in brackets are not operative with 1080 59 94i audio 4 channels 720 59 94p audio 4 channels or 480 59 94i audio 4 channels format 16 Controls and their functions Connector section 26 27 28 29 30 S e 9 9 22 224 S 0 V i Suet i N S Remote control section 26 REMOTE IN RS 422A serial mode input connector connector RS 422A 9P 27 REMOTE OUT RS 422A serial mode output connector connector RS 422A 9P 28 REMOTE IN OUT RS 422A serial mode I O connector connector 9P 29 V A CONTROL Encoder remote AJ ER50 connector see Note terminal 15P 30 RS 232C Data communication is possible by connection to a personal computer or a connector 25P modem 31 CONTROL PANEL For connection of the cable of a control panel connector 20P The control panel connector enables the connectors on the front panel and connectors on the rear panel to be connected and when these connectors are simultaneously connected it is possible to switch between them using the menu 32 PARALLEL 50 pin parallel remote connector IN OUT terminal Mainly for connection of equipment produced by
15. VIDEO OUT ANALOG BNCx3 HD REF OUT BNCx1 SD REF OUT BNCx1 WFM BNCx1 Waveform output 750 TIME CODE TIME CODE IN XLRx1 TIME CODE OUT XLRx1 AUDIO IN AUDIO IN DIGITAL BNCx4 CH1 2 CH3 4 CH5 CH6 CH7 CH8 AES EBU format AUDIO IN ANALOG XLRXx4 CH1 CH2 CH3 CH4 CUE IN AUDIO OUT AUDIO OUT DIGITAL XLRx1 BNC x4 CH1 2 CH3 4 CH5 CH6 CH7 CH8 AES EBU format AUDIO OUT ANALOG XLRXx4 CH1 CH2 CH3 CH4 CUE OUT XLRx1 MONITOR XLRX2 HEADPHONES FRONT Ya phone 44 Connector signals PARALLEL I O 50 connector 1 PULSE SIGNAL The signal fall is detected and the signal becomes active Pin no Signal Direction Type Description 1 REC COMMAND INPUT PULSE SIGNAL When this signal becomes active simultaneously with the play command it transfers the VTR to the REC PLAY mode However the VTR is not transferred to the REC mode if the insert or assemble mode has been set 2 PLAY COMMAND INPUT PULSE SIGNAL This transfers the VTR to the PLAY mode 3 FF COMMAND INPUT PULSE SIGNAL This transfers the VTR to the FF mode 4 REW COMMAND INPUT PULSE SIGNAL This transfers the VTR to the REW mode 5 STOP COMMAND INPUT PULSE SIGNAL This transfers the VTR to the STOP mode 6 STBY ON INPUT PULSE SIGNAL When the VTR is in the loosing or STBY OFF mode it is COMMAND set to the S
16. e Select the audio channel for output from the AUDIO MONITOR L R connector or the HEAD PHONES jack using the L R buttons The audio channel can be switched to the opposite direction when the L or R button is pressed while the F key is being held down AUDIO MONITOR L R O Adjusting the audio level Adjust the playback level of the digital audio CH1 to CH4 or CH1 CH8 when the 8 channel format has been selected signal and the analog cue audio signal To adjust the audio signal level first press the F key all ocated to the channel concerned on the AUDIO OUT menu to highlight it and then adjust the level using the ADJUST control The adjustment range is from to 12 dB for digital audio sig nals as well as for the analog cue signal eTo adjust all digital audio signal playback levels together ad just with the ADJUST knob while pressing the AUDIO LINE OUT button eThe level meter display can be switched between FULL and FINE Fine adjustment is possible by setting the F7 SCALE key on the AUDIO IN SET UP menu or the F7 SCALE key on the AUDIO OUT SET UP menu to FINE How to display the eAUDIO OUT SET e AUDIO IN SET UP menu menus UP menu AUDIO IN gt F8 AUDIO OUT gt F8 28 Basic operations Stop Press the STOP button The tape will stop order to protect the tape the tape tension is automatica
17. in the memory while preview is underway operate the search dial The EXECUTE button s lamp now blinks and the contents are stored in the memory To make changes to the initial speed which was stored in the memory press the STOP button Set the F6 R P SEL key to PLAYER and then use the search dial to set the initial speed while holding down the STOP button Since the memory contents will be cleared when the initial speed is changed repeat the procedure from step 5 To proceed with variable memory automatic editing press the REC EDIT button The tape in the player is played back in accordance with the memory contents and the contents are stored in the memory of the unit recorder When the PREVIEW REVIEW button is pressed upon completion of the editing the editing will be reviewed eThe contents stored in the memory are cleared by setting the F10 VAR MEMO key from OFF to ON eThey are also cleared by setting the power switch to OFF 43 Connector signals VIDEO IN HD SDI DIGITAL BNC x2 active through SD SDI IN DIGITAL BNC 2 active through SD SDI SPARE BNCx1 HD REF IN BNC x2 loop through with 75 termination switch SD REF IN BNC x2 loop through with 75 termination switch VIDEO OUT HD SDI OUT DIGITAL BNCx3 HD SDI MONITOR OUT BNCx1 DIGITAL SUPER SD SDI OUT DIGITAL BNC x2 SD SDI MONITOR BNCx1 DIGITAL SUPER
18. other times 3 For AT adjustments When adjusting At all other times 4 For AT adjustments When adjusting At all other times CAUTION These servicing instructions are for use by qualified service personnel only To reduce the risk of electric shock do not perform any servicing other than that contained in the operating instructions unless you are qualified to do so 52 Specifications Power supply AJ HD3700BP 120V 50 60 Hz AJ HD3700BE AC 220 240V 50 60 Hz Power consumption 260W indicates safety information General Permissable ambient operating temperature Permissable ambient operating humidity Weight Dimensions Recording formats Video signals recorded Audio signals recorded Recording tracks Tape speed Tapes used Maximum recording time Fast forward rewind time Search speed AT playback range Editing accuracy Tape timer accuracy Servo lock time 41 F to 104 F 5 C to 40 1096 to 9096 no condensation 69 96 Ibs 31 8 kg 163 4 W x 81 16 201 7 D mm 424 220 x 520 mm Excluding feet jacks jog dial and fan HD HDD5 Video Compression Intra Field DCT VLC SD D5 Non Compression Digital Component Recording 1080 23 98p 1080 24p 1080 25p 1080 59 94i 720 59 94p 1080 50i 576 50i 480 59 94i switching 48 kHz 20 bits 4 channels 480 95 94i 1080 59 94i 720 59 94p 48 kHz 24 bits 8 channels 1080 23 98
19. output from the AUDIO OUT connectors 3 When the STOP FF REW PLAY SHTL or VAR button is pressed operation is directly How to display the HOME SET UP menu ePANEL SET UP menu HOME gt F8 SET UP gt F11 30 Basic operations Variable VAR The variable mode is a low speed version of the shuttle mode This operation may be initiated from STOP or PLAY mode or during normal recording VAR 1 The unit is placed in the variable mode when the VAR button is pressed and the lamp lights 2 Turn the search dial eThe tape speed changes depending on the angle by which the dial is turned and it is displayed on the search indicator eThe tape protection mode is established after the still picture holding time has elapsed This time can be set using the F12 STILL key on the HOME SET UP menu and ADJUST con trol eTurning the dial enables shuttle operations across a range from 1 to 2 times of the normal tape speed The audio signals for all channels are output from the AUDIO OUT connectors eThe maximum speed can be set by pressing the F12 VAR MAX SP key on the PANEL SET UP menu 3 When the STOP FF REW PLAY JOG or SHTL button is pressed operation is directly transferred to the mode that corresponds to the respective button ePreset variable mode When the variable speed is preset playback starts at the set speed when the VAR button is pressed
20. the 1080 23 98psf 1080 24psf and 1080 25psf Progressive Segmented Frame formats which divide the frames into two segments every 1 47 96 1 48 and 1 50 of a second respectively for interfacing are also used Picture sound quality at a reasonable price eHigh picture quality digital recording of signals complying with studio standard The hi vision studio standard signals which have been 10 bit quantized using sampling frequencies of 74 25 MHz for Y signals and 37 125 MHz for the Ps and Pr signals are image compressed and digitally recorded to meet the full range of specifications under the hi vision studio standard Virtually distortion free recording and playback at a low compression rate and with a signal to noise ratio of 60 dB and a wide band Y 30 MHz Ps Pr 15 MHz which have to date proved difficult to achieve with analog VTRs using 1 2 inch tapes are now made possible by utilizing a high recording rate of around 300 Mbps the result is a consistently high picture quality all the way through from the initial recording to editing e Compact size light weight and low power consumption The unit is compact height equivalent to 50 depth at 201 2 lightweight 69 96 165 low in power consump tion 260 W and easy to handle eHigh cost performance In addition to featuring the basic functions and performance of HDD5 this HDVTR makes it possible to switch between the 1080 23 98p 8 channel audio 1080 24p 8 channel audio 1080
21. the levels using the ADJUST con trol in such a way that O dB is not exceeded for the digital signals and 20 dB is not exceeded for the analog cue signal OVER e OVER display lights when the recording level is too high Pirrs level meter display can be switched The level meter display can be set to FULL or FINE using the F7 SCALE key on the AUDIO IN SET UP menu or the F7 SCALE key on the AUDIO OUT SET UP menu How to display the e VIDEO IN menu e AUDIO IN menu e AUDIO OUT menu menus VIDEO IN AUDIO IN AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN SET UP menu AUDIO IN PCM menu e AUDIO IN CUE menu AUDIO IN AUDIO IN F6 AUDIO IN F7 2 09 Recording Preparation Setting the time code ePress the F4 TC CTL key on the HOME menu to select TC eSelect the internal or external time code on the TC CHR menu and set the generating mode Operation 1 Press the PLAY button while pressing the REC EDIT button Recording will start PLAY REC EDIT gt 2 Recording stops when the STOP button is pressed If the JOG SHTL or VAR button is pressed in place of the STOP button operation is di rectly transferred to the mode that corresponds to the respective button How to display the eHOME menu eTC CHR menu TC CHR 2 999 Recording Simultaneous playback monitoring Video mon
22. when the equipment is operated in a commer cial environment This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual may cause harmful interference to radio communications Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense For Europe CAUTION DO NOT REMOVE PANEL COVER BY UN SCREWING To reduce the risk of electric shock do not remove cover No user serviceable parts inside And do not insert fingers or any other objects into the video cassette holder L is the safety information For your safety Europe Caution for AC Mains Lead FOR YOUR SAFETY PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING TEXT CAREFULLY This product is equipped with 2 types of AC mains cable One is for continental Europe etc and the other one is only for U K Appropriate mains cable must be used in each local area since the other type of mains cable is not suitable FOR CONTINENTAL EUROPE ETC Not to be used in the U K FOR U K ONLY If the plug supplied is not suitable for your socket outlet it should be cut off and appropriate one fitted FOR U K ONLY This appliance is supplied with a moulded three pin mains plug for your safety and convenience A 13 amp fuse is f
23. 00 mV HD SDI output system phase 0 5 1 sample 13 5 ns SD SDI Y output gain o 3 dB SD SDI Ps output gain o H3 dB SD SDI Pr output gain o 3 dB SD SDI black level 100 mV SD SDI output system phase 2 5 H 1 5 54 Specifications Composite video output Y gain Composite video output Ps Pr gain Composite video output setup Composite video output system phase Composite video output SYS SC phase Audio Sampling frequency Quantizing Frequency response Dynamic range Distortion Crosstalk Wow amp flutter Headroom Cue track Frequency response Audio input connectors Analog input CH1 CH4 Digital input CH1 CH2 CH3 CH4 CH5 CH6 CH7 CH8 Cue track input Audio output connectors Analog output CH1 CH4 Digital output CH1 CH2 CH3 CHA CH5 CH6 CH7 CH8 Cue track output Monitor output Headphone output 3 dB synchronized to SD SDI 3 dB synchronized to SD SDI 14 IRE synchronized to SD SDI 0 5H more than 180 48 kHz synchronized to video 1080 23 98p 1080 24p 1080 25p 1080 50i and 576 50i 24 bits 20 or 24 bits selected for 1080 59i 720 59 94p and 480 59 94i 20 Hz to 20 kHz 0 5 dB reference level More than 100 dB 1 kHz emphasis OFF 20 bits More than 105 dB 1 kHz emphasis OFF 24 bits Less than 0 03 1 kHz emphasis OFF reference level 20 bits Less than 0 0196 1 kHz emphasis OFF reference l
24. 1 STATUS setting for CASSETTE INH has been set to inhibit However the active status is forcibly released when CASSETTE INH 2 pin 45 is set to ACTIVE 44 PRE CTL OUTPUT ACTIVE L This becomes active when CTL has been detected at the DETECT PRE CTL head during normal recording at the PRE CTL setting Note This will not become active even if CTL has been detected during recording EDIT REC or PLAY while editing is being performed In the same way it will not become active even if CTL has been detected during normal recording when the home menu function REC INH setting has been set to FREE 45 CASSETTE INH OUTPUT ACTIVE L This becomes active when CASSETTE INH has been set 2 STATUS to the all recording inhibit status 46 STBY STATUS OUTPUT ACTIVE L This becomes active when the VTR has been placed in the STBY ON status The ACTIVE lamp flashes at 2 second intervals starting 30 seconds before the VTR is transferred to the loosing mode It flashes at 0 5 second intervals starting 10 seconds before the VTR is transferred to the STBY OFF mode 47 GND OUTPUT GND 48 LOCAL STATUS OUTPUT ACTIVE L This becomes active when the REMOTE OP MAP functions are enabled 49 GND OUTPUT GND 50 GND OUTPUT GND 47 Connector signals RS 422A REMOTE Pin No Signal Pin No Signal 1 FRAME GROUND 6 GND 2 REM IN LINE 7 REM IN CMD LINE 3 REM OUT STATUS LINE
25. 11 DIGITAL AUDIO IN CH1 2 CH3 4 Input of digital audio signals according to the AES standard CH5 6 CH7 8 connectors BNCX4 12 DIGITAL AUDIO OUT CH1 2 Output of digital audio signals according to the AES standard CH3 4 CH5 6 CH7 8 connectors BNCX4 The items in brackets are not operative with 1080 59 94i audio 4 channels 720 59 94p audio 4 channels or 480 59 94i audio 4 channels format A function is provided to copy the sound of channels 1 through 4 onto channels 5 through 8 when the 1080 59 94i audio 4 channels 720 59 94p audio 4 channels or 480 59i audio 4 channels format is used For further details refer to the AUDIO OUT SET UP menu in the operating instructions for the software 14 Controls and their functions Connector section 15 13 14 16 17 18 Analog input output section 13 HD REF IN Input of tri level sync signals as the HD reference signals A loop through 75 connectors termination switch is provided BNCX2 14 SD REF IN Input of black burst signals as the SD reference signals A loop through 75 connectors termination switch is provided BNCX2 15 HD REF OUT Output of HD SYNC tri level SYNC terminal BNCX 1 16 SD REF OUT Output of black burst term
26. 20 59 94p and 480i 149 minutes 1080 50i 1080 25p 155 minutes 1080 23 98p and 1080 24p 112 minutes 576 50i and M 63 minutes 1080 59 94i 720 59 94p and 480 59 94i can be used with this unit this enables the size best suited to the intended application to be selected The compact 2 cassette takes up minimal storage space and offers ex cellent handling ease L6 Features I O specifications and interfaces eSerial digital I O facilities The unit is equipped with hi vision serial digital interfaces which meet the BTAS 004A S 005A and S 006A standards and which enable both video and audio signals to be transferred using the same coaxial cable An SD 525 625 line standard TV serial digital interface is provided for operation with HD SD mixing eFormat converter function A format converter board has already been equipped in the unit as a standard accesory This facilitates con version between HD and SD and it makes the integrated production of Hi Vision and standard TV broadcast much simpler In addition to the composite analog signals a serial digital interface SDI signals which can switch the mul tiplex transfer of audio signals ON or OFF is included in the SD output signals SDI signals enable digital con nection to a DVCPRO D5VTR eAES audio input output facilities Separate digital audio inputs and outputs are provided for each of the 4 8 channels and standard interfac ing with a variety of digital audio units i
27. 25p 8 channel audio 1080 59 94i 4 channel audio version 1080 59 94i 8 channel audio version 1080 50i 8 channel audio 720 59 94p 4 channel audio version 720 59 94p 8 channel audio version 576 50i 8 channel audio 480 59 94i 4 channel audio version and 480 59 94i 8 channel audio version system formats to record and play back the signals in one of these formats Furthermore installation of a format converter board enables HS and SD signals to be output simultaneously eDigital audio with high sound quality A high sound quality with a dynamic range of 100 dB is delivered by 20 24 bit 48 kHz sampling Not only can recording playback and editing be conducted separately for each of the 4 8 channels but channel mix ing is also possible Moreover one channel is provided for the analog cue track At 1080 23 98p 1080 24p 1080 25p 1080 50i and 576 50i formats 8 channel audio and 24 bit format With the 1080 59 94i 480 59 94i or 720 59 94p system format either the 4 channel 20 bit format or the 8 channel 24 bit format can be selected However due caution should be exercised in operation since the recording format used for the 8 channel audio version and the one used for the 4 channel audio version dif fer and these differences pertain to their video recording areas as well As such these two system formats are not mutually compatible eCompact 2 tape cassette Two sizes of cassette L 124 minutes 1080 59 94i 7
28. 8 49 50 44 REW button 45 STAND BY button 46 STOP button 47 FF button 48 PLAY button 49 REC EDIT button 50 REC INHIBIT lamp zv ge Controls and their functions Connector section 9 9 OZANNE ES M x Power supply part 1 AC IN socket Connect this with the supplied power cable to a power outlet 2 FUSE 3 GND ground terminal This terminal serves to reduce the noise when external peripher al units are connected This is not a safety earth Digital signal input output section 4 SD SDI IN connectors BNCX2 This is an active through input for SD SDI serial digital signals 5 SD SDI OUT1 2 connectors For output of SD SDI serial digital signals BNCX2 6 SD SDI MONITOR OUT connector For output of SD SDI serial digital signals BNCX1 The time code can be superimposed 7 SPARE connector BNCX1 This is a spare connector to which no component is connected 8 HD SDI IN connectors BNCX2 This is an active through input for HD SDI serial digital signals 9 HD SDI OUT1 2 3 connectors For output of HD SDI serial digital signals BNCX3 10 HD SDI MONITOR OUT connector For output of HD SDI serial digital signals BNCX1 The time code can be superimposed
29. 94i A4CH 258 Mbps 1080 23 98p 8CH 1080 24p 8CH 269 Mbps 1080 50i 8CH 1080 25p 8CH 576 50i 8CH Samples X active lines HD 1080 59 941 1080 23 98p 1080 24p 1080 25p 1080 50i 1920 x 1080 frame 720 59 94p 1280 x 720 frame SD video format 525 lines 59 94 fields 2 1 interlace SMPTE 259M 625 lines 50 fields 2 1 interlace ITU R BT 656 4 Input connectors HD serial input 1 5 Gbps Embedded Audio TC SMPTE 291M 292M standards complied with BNC x 2 active through SD serial input 4 2 2 component SDI SMPTE 259M 272M ITU R BT 656 4 standards complied BNC x 2 active through HD reference input Analog tri level sync 0 3V loop through 75 ohms ON OFF switchable BNC x 2 SD reference input Analog composite loop through 75 ohms ON OFF switchable BNC x 2 Output connectors HD serial output 1 5 Gbps Superimposing possible for monitor OUT BNC x 4 SD serial output Component SDI output SMPTE 259M 272M 294M ITU R BT 656 4 standards complied with BNC x 3 Superimposing possible for monitor OUT 525p mode output excluding monitor output with 1080 23p or 720 59 94p system HD reference output Analog HD tri level sync 0 3 V BNC x 1 SD reference output Black burst BNC x 1 Analog composite output Video 1 video 2 video 3 superimposing ON OFF BNC x 3 Video adjustment ranges HD SDI Y output gain oo F3 dB HD SDI Ps output gain oo F3 dB HD SDI Pr output gain oo F3 dB HD SDI Y black level 1
30. 9P x 1 RS 422A output RS 422A interface D Sub 9P x 1 RS 422A input output RS 422A interface D Sub 9P x 1 RS 232C RS 232C interface D Sub 25P x 1 Parallel input output Parallel communication D Sub 50P x 1 V A control Video remote control D Sub 15P x 1 Control panel For connecting front control panel 20P x 1 Accessory supplied Power cord 1 Optional accessory AJ MA37P Rack mountaing adapter Weight and dimensions when shown are approximate Specifications are subject to change without notice 56 Panasonic PANASONIC BROADCAST amp TELEVISION SYSTEMS COMPANY UNIT COMPANY OF MATSUSHITA ELECTRIC CORPORATION OF AMERICA Executive Office One Panasonic Way 4E 7 Secaucus NJ 07094 201 348 7000 EASTERN ZONE One Panasonic Way 4E 7 Secaucus NJ 07094 201 348 7621 Southeast Region 1225 Northbrook Parkway Ste 1 160 Suwanee GA 30024 770 338 6835 Central Region 1707 N Randall Road E1 C 1 Elgin IL 60123 847 468 5200 WESTERN ZONE 3330 Cahuenga Blvd W Los Angeles CA 90068 323 436 3500 Government Marketing Department 52 West Gude Drive Rockville MD 20850 301 738 3840 Broadcast PARTS INFORMATION amp ORDERING 9 00 a m 5 00 p m EST 800 334 4881 24 Hr Fax 800 334 4880 Emergency after hour parts orders 800 334 4881 TECHNICAL SUPPORT Emergency 24 Hour Service 800 222 0741 Panasonic Canada Inc 5770 Ambler Drive Mississauga Ontario LAW 2T3 905 624 5010 Pana
31. How to display the HOME SET UP menu HOME menu eSET UP INTERFACE menus HOME gt F8 HOME menu SET UP gt F8 eee Basic operations Shuttle SHTL 1 The unit is placed in the shuttle mode when the SHTL button is pressed and the lamp SHTL lights 2 Turn the search dial eThe tape speed changes depending on the angle by which the dial is turned eThe tape speed is displayed on the search indicator eThe tape speed can be varied up to a maximum of 50 times the normal tape speed eThe maximum speed can be set by pressing the F6 SHTL MAX SP key on the PANEL SET UP menu 3 When the STOP FF REW PLAY JOG or VAR button is pressed operation is directly transferred to the mode that corresponds to the respective button Jog 1 The unit is placed in the JOG mode when the JOG button is pressed and the lamp lights JoG 2 Turn the search dial eWhen the dial rotation is stopped the unit is placed in the still picture STILL mode eThe tape protection mode is established after the still picture holding time has elapsed This time can be set using the F12 STILL key on the HOME SET UP menu and the ADJUST control eThe tape speed changes depending on the speed by which the dial is turned eThe tape speed ranges from 2 times to 2 times of the nor mal tape speed In the range from 1 to 2 times of the nor mal tape speed the audio signals for all channels are
32. IN F6 AUDIO IN F7 26 Recording e The REF synchronization specifications applying when the 1080 23p 24p or 25p True P Non PsF sys tem format is selected are the same specifications as for the PsF system format Use an interlace format signal for the HD tri level SYNC signal e The True P Non PsF input output interface does not support EMBEDDED AUDIO TC VANC e The enhance and filter response picture quality adjustments do not work for True P Non PsF outputs e Other signals cannot be superimposed onto HD monitor outputs using True P signals e When PsF signals have been recorded using a PsF system format and they are subsequently played back using a True P system format the PsF signals are converted into True P signals Conversely when True P signals have been recorded using a True P system format and they are subsequently played back using a PsF system format the True P signals are converted into PsF signals e Bear in mind that when recording 1080 50i signals using the 1080 25PsF system format the signals will be recorded but the images will be blurred 2 97 Playback Operation 1 Press the PLAY button PLAY Playback will start gt 2 Playback stops when the STOP button is pressed If the JOG SHTL VAR FF or REW button is pressed in place of the STOP button oper ation is directly transferred to the mode that corresponds to the respective button Monitoring the audio signals
33. Panasonic Multi Format Digital HD Video Cassette Recorder Operating Instructions Hardware vno Before operating this product please read the instructions carefully and save this manual for future use VQTOF74 For your safety General Since this VTR is designed for metal tapes only make sure that only the designated tapes are used An or dinary VHS tape cannot be used Removal of the covers on electrical appliances for maintenance purposes may lead to electric shocks Personnel should therefore adhere strictly to the normal safety precautions Some customer preference switches are located on printed circuit boards within the unit Be sure to turn off the power prior to opening the unit before changing the position of any switch and especially before re moving or reinserting any circuit board WARNING eTO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE eTO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD KEEP THIS EQUIPMENT AWAY FROM ALL LIQUIDS USE AND STORE ONLY IN LOCATIONS WHICH ARE NOT EXPOSED TO THE RISK OF DROP PING OR SPLASHING LIQUIDS AND DO NOT PLACE ANY LIQUID CONTAINERS ON TOP OF THE EQUIPMENT CAUTION Do not install or place this unit in a book case built in cabinet or in another confined space in order to keep well ventilation con dition
34. SET UP 34 TEST 35 DIAG EE Controls and their functions Front panel 36 SHTL button 37 JOG button 38 VAR button 39 SEARCH dial 40 EXECUTE button This executes the variable memory operation etc 41 REVIEW PREVIEW This previews what has been recorded before editing or reviews the recording button after editing 42 PREROLL button The tape is cued up when the F key and PREROLL keys are pressed 43 ENTRY button m UIS Controls and their functions Front panel 44 45 46 47 4
35. TC CHR INSERT or ASSEM F12 eINSERT or ASSEMBLE eINSERT or ASSEMBLE MANUAL EDIT CH SELECT menu MANUAL EDIT SET UP menu INSERT or ASSEM Jj5 F12 5 F13 INSERT or ASSEM j F12 EE 35 Manual editing 12 13 14 15 16 17 Search the edit start IN point and set the picture to the still mode Press the PREROLL button if preroll is required Provide input of the editing source Press the PLAY button to place the unit into playback mode Press the REC EDIT button at the edit start IN point Editing will start To end editing press the STOP or the REC EDIT button 36 Manual audio cross editing Below is a flowchart showing the steps taken for editing in which audio signals are cross faded while the pre ceding playback sound is being faded out the player sound is faded in in the manual edit mode 1 Prepare for manual editing by referring to steps 1 to 14 in the manual editing flowchart 2 Set the F13 MODE key on the INSERT OR ASSEMBLE MANUAL EDIT SET UP menu to XFADE MODE X FADE 3 Use the F12 FD TIME key on the INSERT OR ASSEMBLE MANUAL EDIT SET UP menu to set the fade time MODE FD TIME x FADE 20 4 Referto steps 15 to 17 of manual editing and proceed with editing eFor audio V fading set the F13 MODE key on the INSERT OR ASSEMBLE MANUAL EDIT SET UP menu to VFADE eThe settings for audio cross edi
36. TNBY ON mode as soon as it receives this command 7 STBY OFF INPUT PULSE SIGNAL When the VTR is in the loosing or STBY ON mode it is COMMAND set to the STNBY OFF mode as soon as it receives this command 8 RS 422 REMOTE INPUT PULSE SIGNAL This enables RS 422 control However the VTR must be ON COMMAND in the REMOTE mode for this command to take effect 9 RS 422 REMOTE INPUT PULSE SIGNAL This disables RS 422 control OFF COMMAND 10 LOCAL ENABLE INPUT PULSE SIGNAL This enables the REMOTE OP MAP functions When the COMMAND MAP MODE is set to ALL it also enables EJECT 11 EJECT COMMAND INPUT PULSE SIGNAL This transfers the VTR to the EJECT mode 12 ENTRY INPUT PULSE SIGNAL When this signal has become active the VTR s current COMMAND time TC CTL is entered on the following menus When the VTR has opened the HOME menu eThe time is entered in CUE TIME on the HOME menu When the VTR has opened the AUTO EDIT menu eThe time is entered in CUE TIME on the HOME menu eThe time is entered at the IN point on the AUTO EDIT menu When the VTR has opened the EXTEND MULTI CUE menu eThe time is entered at the cursor position of the EXTEND MULTI CUE menu When the VTR has opened the MULTI CUE menu eThe time is not entered on any of the menus When the VTR has opened a menu other than the ones above eThe time is entered in CUE TIME on the HOME menu 13 ALL REC INH INPUT PULSE SIGNAL This selects ALL as the REC INH men
37. W eThe wire which is coloured BLUE must be connected to the terminal in the plug which is marked with the letter N or coloured BLACK eThe wire which is coloured BROWN must be con nected to the terminal in the plug which is marked with the letter L or coloured RED How to replace the fuse 1 Open the fuse compartment with a screwdriver Contents For our safety spl qed RR Li ee oath ie eae eee 2 agg IT 6 Controls and their functions eFront Panels b eh ee RA iE AERE E Di 8 eConnector section 14 Connections eConnections for a single 18 eConnections for 2 units 19 eConnection with an editing 20 Tapes Loser NE AEN hace Nw IM CRI NC RP 21 Recording reet debere eed ied ree edt ee Reed s Re ero eet 22 Playback a pM ere 28 Basic operations 2 2 ee eh hh n 29 Manual Editirig cemere c ect pt te Seek ek GO a eee E e 35 Manual audio cross 37 Automatic insert assemble 38 Audio split editing 2 a a a RR IIR n 40 Variable memory 42 Connector 5 0
38. ayed on the search indicator Press the PREROLL and EXECUTE buttons together to start the operation The tape runs as far as the preroll point where playback starts at the initial speed When the edit IN point is passed the EXECUTE button s lamp starts to blink Turn the search dial and store the tape speed in the memory eThe speed can be stored in the memory while the EXECUTE button s lamp is blinking When the memory becomes full the EXECUTE button s lamp lights and no further settings can be stored in the memory eTo make changes to the initial speed or memory contents repeat the procedure from step 4 To exit the variable memory press the STOP button When the memory contents are to be played back they will be regenerated by pressing the EXECUTE button The memory contents are regenerated as soon as the IN point is passed and the tape con tinues to travel at the speed last stored in the memory until the STOP button is pressed The contents stored in the memory are cleared by setting the F4 VAR MEMO key from OFF to ON Alternatively they are cleared by setting the power switch to OFF 42 Variable memory function By operating the VTR search dial which is connected to the unit s RS 422A REMOTE OUT or REMOTE IN OUT connector the playback speeds and directions can be stored in the memory after which the stored contents can be regenerated during automatic editing and stored in the memory of the unit reco
39. d when one of the tape modes is established eThis is the switch for switching between operation from the front panel of the unit and operation from the remote control terminals RS 422A RS 232C at the rear connector panel eWhen REMOTE lamp lit is selected the recorder can be controlled via the remote control terminals at the rear connector panel eWhen LOCAL lamp not lit is selected the recorder can be operated from the front panel When the ADJUST control 23 is turned while this button is being pressed the output of all audio channels can be changed at the same time HOME AUDIO OUT menus only This is used to switch between UNITY and VAR when the video output signals or audio level is to be adjusted This is used to adjust the levels 10 Controls and their functions Front panel 24 HOME button 25 MULTI CUE button 26 ASSEM ASSEMBLE button 27 INSERT button 28 VIDEO IN 29 VIDEO OUT 30 AUDIO IN 31 AUDIO OUT 32 TC CHR 33
40. ducting maintenance and adjustments and for checking the connections are generated internally Controls and their functions Front panel 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 REMOTE m AUDIO MONITOR T n l DEO HEADPHONES LEVEL POWER lamp POWER switch AUTO OFF Lamp EJECT button Cassette holder Display panel Function keys UNITY lamp AUDIO MONITOR oO age J This lights when the power is turned on When the ON side is pressed the power is turned on when the OFF side is pressed the power is turned off This lights when trouble has occurred in the unit and operation cannot be conti nued without taking any remedial action When this button pressed the cassette tape is ejected This is the slot where the 1 2 inch metal cassette tape is loaded The different kinds of data are displayed on this large 640 dot by 200 line display panel Menu function
41. e upper portion on the cylinder Soak some alcohol in a cleaning cloth press it lightly against hte middle drum as shown in the figure and rotate the drum 2 or 3 times in the direction indicated by the arrow After this wipe the drum dry using a dry cleaning cloth and attach the removed cover after completion Cleaning drum SN Middle deum E Make sure that the power is off before proceeding with the head cleaning E Do not move your fingers up and down while cleaning This may damage the heads Cut the cleaning cloth to the right size of the use E Proceed with the cleaning until no more dirt is taken up by the cleaning cloth E Make absolutely sure that no fluff from the cleaning cloth remains inside the VTR E When grease from the VTR is found to adhere to the cleaning cloth be absolutely sure to replace the cleaning cloth E Before using the optional digital VTR dedicated head cleaning tape AJ TDCLS P to clean the heads be sure to read carefully the Precautions provided with the cleaning tape W In addition to cleaning the video heads every day make it a rule once a week to clean the tape transport system and once a month to clean the reel bases and carriage cassette holder front guide angles For further details please consult with your local dealer Maintenance Before proceeding with maintenance set the power switch to OFF and be sure to take hold of the power plug and not the cord to discon
42. ection Type Description 29 FF STATUS OUTPUT ACTIVE L This becomes active when the VTR is in the FF mode 30 REW STATUS OUTPUT ACTIVE_L This becomes active when the VTR is in the REW mode 31 STOP STATUS OUTPUT ACTIVE_L This becomes active when the VTR is in the STOP mode 32 RE 422 REMOTE OUTPUT ACTIVE L This becomes active when the RS 422 REMOTE status is ON STATUS ON 33 EJECT STATUS OUTPUT ACTIVE L This becomes active when a cassette tape has not been inserted 34 ERR 2 STATUS OUTPUT ACTIVE L Refer to the 50P error status output table on the previous page This pin is related with pins 21 and 24 35 TC SOURCE OUTPUT ACTIVE L 1 11 INT 10 EXT LTC 36 STATUS Open 0 01 S VITC EXT VITC 00 S LTC Pin 36 pin 35 37 TC SLAVE OUTPUT ACTIVE L 1 Pin 38 pin 37 TC SOURCE STATUS Open 0 At INT setting At EXT setting Other 11 PRESET SLAVE 38 10 AUTO DIRECT 01 00 SLAVE 39 RECINH MENU OUTPUT ACTIVE L 1 Pin 40 pin 39 STATUS Open 0 11 FREE 10 ALL 40 01 NRML REC 41 CUE STATUS OUTPUT ACTIVE L This becomes active when the preroll or cue up operation has been completed However the active status is released when the VTR has moved from the STBY ON or OFF operation to another operation 42 REMOTE STATUS OUTPUT ACTIVE L This becomes active when 50P parallel control is enabled 43 CASSETTE INH OUTPUT ACTIVE L This becomes active when the VIDEO CTL recording
43. evel 24 bits Less than 80 dB 1 kHz between 2 channels Below measurable limits 20 dB 18 dB switchable 100 Hz to 12 kHz 3 0 dB 4 0 20 dBm dBu switchable with 600 O load 600 O high impedance switchable XLR x 4 AESS format 75 ohms unbalanced BNC x 4 No operation for CH5 CH6 and CH7 CHB8 in 480 59 94i ACH 1080 59i 4CH or 720 59p 4CH format 4 0 20 dBm dBu switchable with 600 load 600 O high impedance switchable XLR x 1 4 0 20 dBm dBu switchable with 600 load low impedance XLR 4 AESS format 75 ohms unbalanced BNC x 4 When the 1080 59 94i 4CH 720 59p 4CH or 480 59 94i ACH format is selected either no sound is output or the sound of CH1 CH2 and CH3 CH4 is copied and output as the sound for CH5 CH6 and CH7 CH8 AUTO COPY function 4 0 20 dBm dBu switchable with 600 load low impedance XLR X 1 L R 4 0 20 dBm dBu switchable with 600 O load low impedance XLR x 2 Level variable dBu applied for AJ HD3700BE 55 Specifications Audio adjustment ranges Audio input gain o 412dB Audio output gain oo F12 dB Monitor output gain oo F12 dB when coupled to headphone control Headphone output gain oo F12 dB Other input output signals Time code input 2 4 V 1 4 V 10 KQ balanced XLR x 1 Time code output 2 0 V 0 5 V low impedance balanced XLR 1 RS 422A input RS 422A interface D Sub
44. ey at the recorder s HOME menu and set the desired value How to display the e INSERT or ASSEMBLE AUTO EDIT eHOME menu eTC CHR menu menus SET UP menu HOME TC CHR INSERT or ASSEM gt F8 eSET UP INTERFACE menu SET UP F10 38 Automatic insert assemble editing 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 Press the INSERT or the ASSEM button to display the INSERT or the ASSEMBLE EDIT menu and then press the F12 key to set to AUTO EDIT When the F9 INSERT ASSEMBLE key is highlighted the editing mode is established When insert editing was selected in step 12 by pressing the INSERT button press the F13 CH SELECT key on the INSERT AUTO EDIT menu and select the channels to be edit ed on the editing channel selection menu Enter the edit points on the INSERT or the ASSEMBLE AUTO EDIT menu Register 3 points of the player s IN and OUT points and the recorder s IN and OUT points Set the recording inhibit mode on the INSERT or the ASSEMBLE AUTO EDIT SET UP menu For assemble editing release recording inhibition for all channels Perform the settings on the AUTO EDIT SET UP menu Press the PREVIEW REVIEW button to preview When the REC EDIT button is pressed automatic editing will start To review the edited contents press the PREVIEW REVIEW button after completion of editing When the ENTRY button is pressed on its own the recorder s IN point is entered i
45. f there is no cursor Conversely if the cursor is displayed on the IN point side the point indicated by the cursor will be entered as the IN point When the ENTRY button is pressed while holding down the F key the recorder s OUT point is entered if there is no cursor Conversely if the cursor is displayed on the OUT point side the point indicated by the cursor will be entered as the OUT point lt Note gt To set the editing accuracy to 0 select ON for the PLR SYNC setting Refer to the F4 key on the IN SERT ASSEMBLE AUTO EDIT SET UP menu How to display the eINSERT or ASSEMBLE AUTO EDIT SET UP menu menus INSERT or ASSEM gt F8 2 89 Audio split editing The following flowchart shows the operation for separately entering the audio and video edit point positions for automatic editing 1 Press the INSERT button to display the INSERT AUTO EDIT menu INSERT 2 Press the F10 SPLIT key on the INSERT AUTO EDIT menu to set it to be highlighted 3 Refer to the flowchart for automatic insert editing operation and register the video edit points 4 Register the audio edit points MU en EDIT Fe OOS sux ET ME T TES 1 55 65 ES ELECT n 1 i Pis sues 10 04 24 01 PLANER 1 NEETI DQ QO 10 00 um Lest LAST ED Ae PLF UB MEMO FLE SX Re PSL NT Y Wr i Lr
46. format is entered In the same way the HD MAIN output and HD MONI output formats are selected using the cursor keys A V and then entered by pressing the ENT key The table below lists the possible combinations of the output signals of the video output connectors System format HDTV output SDTV output HD MAIN HD MONI SD SDI MAIN SD SDI MONI Analog composite 1080 59 94i 1080 59 94i 1080 59 94i 525 59 94i 525 59 94i NTSC 720 59 94p 720 59 94p 720 59 94p 525 59 94i 525 59 94i NTSC 720 59 94p 720 59 94p 525 59 94p 525 59 94i NTSC 1080 23 98p PsF 1080 23 98PsF 1080 23 98PsF 525 59 94i 525 59 94i NTSC 1080 23 98PsF 1080 23 98PsF 525 59 94p 525 59 94i NTSC 1080 23 98PsF 1080 59 94i 1080 23 98p 1080 23 98p 525 59 94i 525 59 94i NTSC 080 59 94i 1080 59 94i 525 59 94i 525 59 94i NTSC 080 59 94i 1080 59 94i 525 59 94p 525 59 94i NTSC 720 59 94p 720 59 94p 525 59 94i 525 59 94i NTSC 720 59 94p 720 59 94p 525 59 94p 525 59 94i NTSC 1080 24 00p PsF 080 24PsF 1080 24PsF 080 24PsF 1080 60i 1080 24p 1080 24p 1080 60i 1080 60i 720 60p 720 60p mE 1080 25p PsF 080 25PsF 1080 25PsF 625 50i 625 50i PAL 1080 25p 1080 25p 625 50i 625 50i PAL 1080 50i 2 1080 50i 1080 50i 625 50i 625 50i PAL 480 59 94i 080 59 94i 1080 59 94i 525 59 94i 525 59 94i NTSC 576 50i 1080 50i 1080 50i 625 50i 625 50i PAL
47. ill be highlighted Ay Cursor center key mH 4 gt 00 00 00 00 V Cursor key Cursor 2 Move the cursor with the cursor key W to the CUE TIME display section The cue display section will be highlighted CUE TIME Cursor 3 Press the cursor center key again to change it to a bar cursor Enter the cue point with the number keys ol Ifo AW 4 eCue points also can be entered by pressing the ENTRY button In this case the time data of the current tape position will be oJ 7 4 entered ENTRY CUE TIME 00 44 07 s 04 F 4 Press the ENT key The cursor will disappear 5 Press the PREROLL button PREROLL eWhen the PREROLL button is pressed cue up operation will start and the tape will stop at the preroll point the point pre LJ ceding the cue point by the preroll time eTo stop at the cue point either set the preroll time to 0 or press the F key and PREROLL button together This results in the cue up operation The STANDARD mode is set using the F9 key on the PANEL SET UP menu This key can be set in either the STANDARD or REVERSE mode Basic operations When TC INPUT is set to the REVERSE mode 1 Press the cursor center key to display the cursor The time code value will be highlighted Cursor center key LTCR A are 00 00 00 00 W7 Cursor key p 2 Mo
48. inal BNCX 1 17 VIDEO OUT1 2 3 Composite video signal output connectors For OUTS superimpose output is also possible BNCX3 18 WFM waveform Signals output to the waveform monitor connector When the normal black burst signal 59 94 Hz is input as the SD REF signal with the 1080 24p system asynchronization and a picture error will result This signal is not output with the 1080 24p system 45 Controls and their functions Connector section D REMOTE e E BOB 1 2 Analog input output section 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 AUDIO IN connectors XLR 3PX4 CUE IN connector XLR 3P TIME CODE IN connector XLR 3P AUDIO OUT connectors XLR 3Px4 CUE OUT connector XLR 3P TIME CODE OUT connector XLR 3P MONITOR OUT connectors XLR 3PX2 Analog audio signals input to digital audio CH1 to CH4 Audio signal input for the analog cue channel Time code signal input Analog audio signal output from digital audio CH1 to Audio signal output from the analog cue channel Time code signal output These are the audio monitor connectors L R audio output is made Digital audio signals CH1 CH2
49. ism is moved in the unloading direction by turning the loading motor clockwise Since tape slack now develops proceed with the following 4 steps to take up the tape Insert a screwdriver into hole A for an S or M cassette or hole A for an L cassette and press the manual lever of the take up reel The tape will be taken up by pressing this lever Remove the tape from the cylinder by performing the operations in steps 2 and 3 When turning the loading motor keep turning it until the position is reached where it will turn no fur ther Bear in mind that turning the motor past this position will cause the gear engagement to fail and or other problems To release the sub loading insert a screwdriver or other tool into hole B and while turning it clockwise take up the tape by performing the operation in step 3 Bear in mind that contin uing to turn the screwdriver even after the sub loading status has been released will cause the gear engagement to fail and or other problems Check that all the tape has been taken up and that its unloading has been completed In order to eject the cassette insert a screwdriver or other similar tool into hole C and turn it counterclockwise Bear in mind that continuing to turn the screwdriver even after the cas sette has been ejected will cause the gear engagement to fail and or other problems Loading motor In this VTR turn the blades black which are provided in front of
50. itoring eSet VIDEO during recording to TAPE on the VIDEO OUT HD SET UP STATE menu REC VIDEO TAPE Audio monitoring eSet AUDIO during recording to TAPE on the AUDIO OUT SET UP STATE menu REC eThe digital audio and the digital video signals are interlinked at VIDEO TAPE all times They can not be set separately D AUDIO TAPE Simultaneous playback of the analog cue signal is not possible eSimultaneous playback monitoring is not possible when the F1 OUTPUT key on the HOME menu is set to EE eEven when the state menu setting is EE1 or EE2 simultaneous playback monitoring of both the video and audio signals is pos sible by setting the F1 OUTPUT key on the HOME menu to TAPE Checking the input signals eTo monitor the input signals during recording 1 Connect a TV monitor to the serial monitor connector Connect the audio monitor connector to the monitor speaker 2 Press the INPUT CHECK button While this button is held down the video signal can be checked INPUT CHECK using the serial monitor output connector eOnly the audio signal selected by the L and R buttons can be monitored via the audio monitor connector or the headphone connector In the HD mode only the HD SDI monitor output can be switched to the input signals in the SD mode only the SD SDI monitor output and VIDEOS output can be switched to the inp
51. itted in this plug Should the fuse need to be replaced please ensure that the replacement fuse has a rating of 13 amps and that it is approved by ASTA or BSI to BS1362 Check for the ASTA mark or the BSI mark S on the body of the fuse If the plug contains a removable fuse cover you must ensure that it is refitted when the fuse is replaced If you lose the fuse cover the plug must not be used until a replacement cover is obtained A replacement fuse cover can be purchased from your local Panasonic Dealer IF THE FITTED MOULDED PLUG IS UNSUITABLE FOR THE SOCKET OUTLET IN YOUR HOME THEN THE FUSE SHOULD BE REMOVED AND THE PLUG CUT OFF AND DISPOSED OF SAFELY THERE IS A DANGER OF SEVERE ELECTRICAL SHOCK IF THE CUT OFF PLUG IS INSERTED INTO ANY 13 AMP SOCKET If a new plug is to be fitted please observe the wiring code as shown below If in any doubt please consult a qualified electrician WARNING THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED IMPORTANT The wires in this mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code Green and Yellow Earth Blue Neutral Brown Live As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this appliance may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug proceed as follows eThe wire which is coloured GREEN AND YELLOW must be connected to the terminal in the plug which is marked with the letter E or by the Earth symbol or coloured GREEN or GREEN AND YELLO
52. k Check that the height of the brackets is the same at the left and right 3 Remove the two front screws on the VTR s two side panels 4 Mount the AJ MA37P rack mounting adapters using the four supplied M4 screws with spring washers Rack mounting adapter 5 Mount the VTR in the rack After mounting the VTR check that it moves smoothly along the rails EIA standard rack Secure the VTR to the rack here using the anchoring screws Keep the temperature inside the rack within the 41 F 5 C to 104 F 40 C range eBolt the rack securely to the floor so that it will not topple over when the VTR is drawn out 50 Troubleshooting Symptom Cause and countermeasure VTR fails to operate as per the Has the mode been changed on another menu mode selected on the menu eThe mode selected last has priority Screen eREC INHIBIT takes priority in the following sequence CASSETTE HOME and MANUAL AUTO EDIT SET UP Therefore signals cannot be recorded if the REC INHIBIT status has been established on the cassette tape itself VTR fails to operate even whena eCheckthat the CONTROL switch is at LOCAL function button is pressed Recording and or editing cannot eCheck that the cassette pins are set to the be performed recording enable status How to eject the tape in an emergency 1 2 Remove four screws from both sides of the front panel and then remove the VTR s top panel The mechan
53. keys F1 to F13 are provided This lights when all the digital audio output signals are in the UNITY state or when the audio input output and the video output are in the UNITY state eThese buttons switch the output of the audio monitor connector and headphone L R selector buttons jack lt Note gt 1080 23 98p 1080 24p 1080 25p 1080 50i and 576 50i formats are digital audio 8ch Either the 4 channel or 8 channel digital audio signals are selected for the 1080 59 94i 720 59 94p and 480 59 94i system formats eThey are used to select which of the 5 9 channel 4 8 digital audio signal channels and 1 cue audio signal channel signals is to be output to L R eEach time the L or R button is pressed the selected output L or R signal changes in the sequence of CH1 CH2 CH3 CH4 CH5 CH6 CH7 CH8 and CUE When a 4 channel digital audio format is used either no sound is output or the sound of channels 1 through 4 is copied as the sound and output for the channels in the parentheses eThe channel now selected can be monitored by observing the L and R indica tions on the display panel el and R displays are highlighted corresponding to the channels now selected on the display panel eDefault settings CH1 for L and CH2 for R Controls and their functions Front panel 14 15 16 17
54. lly re STOP leased a process called loosening when the time selected by the F12 STILL key on the HOME SET UP menu has elapsed The READY lamp will flash eFurthermore the READY OFF mode is automatically estab lished when the time selected by the F13 STBY OFF key on the HOME SET UP menu has elapsed The READY lamp will go out and the STOP lamp will light Refer to the item STAND BY on this page FF REW Press the FF or the REW button REW FF eThe tape will now be fast forwarded or rewound at approxi mately 50 times of the normal playback speed order to protect the tape the speed is reduced as the tape end is approached eUse the F5 FF REW MAX SP key on the INTERFACE SET UP menu to change the fast forward or the rewind speed eWhile the FF and the REW button are pressed at the same time the tape is stopped STAND BY eWhen the STAND BY lamp is lit the unit is in the STAND BY ON status STAND BY STAND BY OFF mode is established automatically when the time selected with the F13 STBY OFF key on the HOME SET UP menu has elapsed and loosening status has been reached Refer to the item STOP on this page eWhen the STAND BY lamp is not lit the unit is in the STAND BY OFF status STAND BY Two modes are associated with this mode 1 Drum rotation stop mode with tension release Set the F6 TAPE MODE key on the HOME SET UP menu to HD STOP 2 Half loading mode Set the F6 key on the HOME SET UP menu to HLF LOAD
55. nect it from the power outlet Clean the cabinet with a soft cloth With stubborn dirt dilute some neutral kitchen detergent dip the cloth in it wring it out well and wipe the surface After the dirt has been wiped off take up any remaining moisture using a dry a cloth Under no circumstances must paint thinners or benzene be used for cleaning purposes Storage E Do not store the unit in an extremely hot or cold location B The unit must never be left outdoor W If the unit is not going to be used for a long time set the power switch to OFF and be sure to take hold of the power plug and not the cord to disconnect it from the power outlet This step is taken to safeguard against accidents E Be sure to eject the cassette tape 49 Rack mounting The VTR can be installed in a 19 inch standard rack using the AJ MA37P rack mounting adapters optional accessory It is recommended that the slide rail CC3001 99 0191 made by Chassis Trak be used as the installed rails For further details consult your dealer 1 Attach the inner members on each side of the VTR using the four screws supplied with the slide rails The length of the screws used is limited If the mounting screws have been lost or misplaced use screws with a maximum length of 2 5 absolutely sure to attach the inner members to the VTR using the screws for all of the four holes 2 Mount the outer member brackets onto the rac
56. ohibition status is displayed on the MANUAL EDIT SET UP menu and the AUTO EDIT SET UP menu respec tively lt Note gt C bit pin Raised position 4 channel audio recording formats 1080 59 94i 4 channel audio version 720 59 94p 4 channel audio version 480 59 94i 4 channel version 576 50i 4 channel version Lowered position 8 channel audio recording formats 1080 59 94i 8 channel audio version 720 59 94p 4 channel audio version 1080 23 98p 1080 24p 1080 25p 1080 50i 480 59 94i 8 channel version 576 50i 8 channel version The D5 VTR AJ D580 records in the 576 50i 4 channel format Enabling recording when pins A and B are at the down position Use a screwdriver to push down the accidental erasure preven tion pins turn them 90 clockwise and then lift the screwdriver to set the pins at their down positions lt Note gt EERIE Recording B See figure below VTR system format Cassette C bit pin 4 channel recording mode 8 channel recording mode Raised position 4 channel format Signals of 4 audio channels can be Warning Recording inhibited Pin A For inhibiting the recording of any signals Pin B For inhibiting the recording of video control signals ePin B is effective only when pin A is in the recording enabled position Pin C For identifying the 4 channel audio or 8 channel audio format recorded REC inhibit release menu item available
57. oint on the VTR s menu When the VTR has opened the AUTO EDIT menu eThe tape is prerolled from the time for the IN point when the AUTO EDIT menu IN point has been entered eThe tape is prerolled from the time for the current position when the AUTO EDIT menu IN point has not been entered When the VTR has opened a menu other than the ones above eThe tape is prerolled from the time for the CUE TIME when CUE TIME of the HOME menu has been entered tape is prerolled from the time for current position when the CUE TIME of the HOME menu has not been entered 24 ERR 1 STATUS OUTPUT SIGNAL Refer to the 50P error status output table below This pin is related with pins 21 and 34 25 SPARE INPUT Spare 26 15 V POWER OUTPUT 15 V power 27 REC STATUS OUTPUT ACTIVE L This becomes active when the VTR is in the REC mode It also becomes active when the REC button lamp on the front panel is lighted 28 PLAY STATUS OUTPUT ACTIVE L This becomes active when the VTR is in the PLAY mode It also becomes active when the PLAY button lamp on the front panel is lighted 50P error status output table Output priority Pin 21 Pin 24 Pin 34 sequence ERR O ERR 1 ERR 2 VISUS 1 0 0 0 NO SERVO LOCK 6 0 0 1 SERVO LOCK 5 0 1 0 HIGH ERROR 4 0 1 1 CONCEAL V 3 1 0 0 CONCEAL A 2 1 0 1 CONCEAL VA 1 1 0 1 1 1 Connector signals Pin no Signal Dir
58. p 1080 24p 1080 25p 1080 50i 1080 59 94i 720 59 94p 576 501 480 59 941 Digital video audio 12 tracks field 1080 23 98p 1080 24p 1080 25p 1080 50i 1080 59 94i 720 59 94p 480 59 94i 16 tracks field 576 50i Cue track 1 track Time code track 1 track Control track 1 track 185 995 mm sec 576 50i 167 228 mm sec 139 496 mm sec 133 782 mm sec D5 cassette tapes When the AJ D5C124LP is used 112 min 576 50i 124 min 1080 59 94i 720 59 94p 480 59 94i 149 min 1080 50i or 1080 25p 155 min 1080 23 98p 1080 24p Approx 195 sec using AJ D5C124LP 1080 59 94i 576 50i or 480 59 94i Approx 234 sec using AJ D5C124LP 1080 50i 1080 25p Approx 244 sec using AJ D5C124LP 1080 23 98p or 1080 24p Max 50 times normal speed color 1 to 2 times normal speed 0 frame using time code 1 frame using continuous CTL signal Less than 1 sec in standby ON 2F AUTO 1080 59 941 720 59 94p 480 59 941 1080 50i 1080 25p 1080 23 98p 1080 24p 53 Specifications Video system Sampling frequency quantizing HD Y 74 176 MHz Ps Pr 37 088 MHz 10 bits SD Y 13 5 MHz Pe Pn 6 75 MHz 10 bits Video compression system with HD Intra Field DCT VLC Video compression rate with HD 1 4 Error correction Reed Solomon product code Data rates 323 Mbps 1080 59 94i 8CH 720 59 94p 8CH 480 59 94i 8CH 319 Mbps 576 50i 8CH 300 Mbps 1080 59 94i 4CH 720 59 94p 4CH 480 59
59. peration near any appliance which generates strong magnetic fields may give rise to noise in the video and audio signals If this should be the case deal with the situation by for instance moving the source of the magnetic fields away from the unit before operation For your safety For USA and Canada RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR BACK NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL The lightning flash with arrowhead sym bol within an equilateral triangle is in tended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage with in the product s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons The exclamation point within an equilat eral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance servicing instructions in the literature accompanying the ap pliance 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 de vice pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reason able protection against harmful interference
60. rder 1 Set the F3 W PLYR key to ON W PLYR To operate the VTR connected to the REMOTE OUT connector by remote control set F5 PLYR SEL on the ASSEMBLE INSERT AUTO EDIT menu to PLAY 1 W To operate the VTR connected to the REMOTE IN OUT connector by remote control set F5 PLYR SEL on the ASSEMBLE INSERT AUTO EDIT menu to PLAY 2 Set the F4 VAR MEMO key to ON VAR MEMO Enter the recorder s VIDEO IN and OUT points together with the player s IN point Select PLAYER using the F6 R P SEL key and set the initial speed using the search dial The initial speed is displayed on the search indicator Press the PREVIEW button The tape runs as far as the preroll point where playback starts at the initial speed When the edit IN point is passed the EXECUTE button s lamp starts to blink Set the F6 R P SEL key to PLAYER and store the speed up to the recorder s OUT point in the memory using the search dial The speed can be stored in the memory while the EXECUTE button s lamp is blinking until the recorder s OUT point is reached When the memory becomes full the EXECUTE button s lamp lights and no further set tings can be stored in the memory To preview the memory contents press the PREVIEW button and the memory contents will be regenerated Phase synchronization is not performed Adjust the edit timing using the F9 DLY STRT key on the ASSEMBLE INSERT AUTO EDIT SET UP menu To make changes to the contents stored
61. rrections cannot be made for cue points Repeat the input starting from step 1 when TC INPUT on page 33 was set to the REVERSE mode 34 Manual editing Manual editing is a method used for editing which does not involve the REGISTRATION of edit points IN OUT points 1 Check the connections 2 Switch on the power 3 Insert the cassette to be edited 4 Press the F13 REC INH key on the HOME menu to set to FREE or NRML REC REC INH FREE 5 Select and adjust the input signals 6 To record the time code perform the time code related settings on the TC CHR menu 7 To enter the desired default value for the time code press the cursor center key at the HOME menu and set the desired value 8 Press the ASSEMBLE or the INSERT button to display the INSERT ASSEMBLE EDIT menu 9 Press the F12 key on the INSERT or the ASSEMBLE EDIT menu to set to MANUAL EDIT display the MANUAL EDIT menu and highlight the F9 INSERT or ASSEMBLE key MANUAL EDIT 10 When insert editing was selected in step 8 by pressing the INSERT button press the F13 key on the INSERT MANUAL EDIT menu to display the INSERT MANUAL EDIT CH SELECT menu and select the channels to be edited 11 Set the editing timing with the F1 TIMING key on the INSERT or ASSEMBLE MANUAL EDIT SET UP menu TIMING F2 How to display the eHOME menu eTC CHR menu e INSERT or ASSEMBLE EDIT menu iri HOME
62. s possible 8 channels with 1080 23 98p 1080 24p 1080 25p 1080 50i and 576 50i formats 4 channels 8 channels with 1080 59 94i 720 59 94p and 480 59 94i formats eRemote control In addition to the standard 9 pin serial RS 422A connector 50P parallel and RS 232C connectors are pro vided on the unit for remote control An AV control connector is also featured Slow motion search and editing functions eSlow motion jog The incorporation of Panasonic s unique AT auto tracking mechanism makes slow motion playback and jogging possible at a speed which can be varied from 1 to 2x normal tape speed e50x shuttle search Shuttle search is possible at up to 50x normal tape speed in the forward or reverse direction eSimultaneous playback monitoring Simultaneous playback monitoring of video digital audio time code and CTL signals is possible e Automatic editing functions A full range of editing modes are provided including assemble insert audio split and variable memory eMulti cue points One hundred cue points can be marked for searches and prerolling Operation and maintenance eChannel condition monitoring The error rate is monitored at all times When the setting is exceeded an indicator on the front panel lights to warn the operator that the tape is approaching the end of its service life or that the heads are clogged eBuilt in test signal generator Color bar signals and other test signals which come in handy for con
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64. the pulley View of inside as seen through hole B Insert the screwdriver here 51 DIP switch AV microcomputer DIP switch specifications SW6501 ON 0 OFF 1 Remarks 1 Normal Not used 2 Normal Not used 3 Normal Not used 4 Normal Not used 5 Normal Keep this switch at the factory setting 6 Normal Keep this switch at the factory setting 7 Normal Keep this switch at the factory setting 8 Normal Keep this switch at the factory setting SYSCON microcomputer DIP switch specifications SW6071 ON OFF Remarks 1 Normal Keep it at the factory setting 2 Normal For test purposes 3 Prohibited This sets whether to accept or prohibit the selection of the editing mode when the X value adjustment master tape D3 recorded tape has been loaded 4 Normal For test purposes 6 Ejected Not ejected The cassette holes are detected and the cassette is forcibly ejected automatically 7 Normal For test purposes 8 Normal For test purposes History No 6 Fr om SYSCON Ver 0 12 The underlining indicates the factory settings SERVO microcomputer DIP switch specifications SW2001 Purpose ON OFF 1 For AT adjustments When adjusting At all other times 2 For AT adjustments When adjusting At all
65. the user 50P lt Note gt The AJ ER50 Video input and VIDEO PHASF functions are not operational as there is no correspondence with this recorder Also SYS PHASE should be set at this recorder and not at the AJ ER50 EAS Connections Connection for a single unit Press the REMOTE button on the front panel to turn the lamp LOCAL off Waveform monitor output SD SDI input SD SDI output SD reference input HD SDI input HD reference input HD SDI output Digital audio input Digital audio output e DIGITAL RUD e reo I Analog audio CUE output Analog audio CUE input Audio monitor output 18 Connections Connection for 2 units Source side Recorder side HD reference signal Press the REMOTE button at the front panel to light the lamp REMOTE Press the REMOTE button at the front panel to extinguish the lamp LOCAL When performing automatic editing with RS 422A press the F1 P 2 key at the SET UP INTERFACE menu to switch See figure below HD SDI DIGITAL VIDEO AUDIO SD SDI DIGITAL VIDEO AUDIO REMOTE Recorder e
66. ting can be performed only when EE1 has been set as the EDIT REC status How to display the eINSERT or ASSEMBLE AUTO EDIT SET UP menu INSERT or ASSEM 8 c Automatic insert assemble editing The following flowchart shows the operation for automatic insert editing or automatic assemble editing with two digital VTRs 1 Check the connections 2 Switch on the power to the player and to the recorder 3 Insert the cassettes required for editing into the VTRs 4 Press the REMOTE button on the player and set the button to REMOTE lamp is lit REMOTE A gt Pry yYvvvvv 5 Press the REMOTE button on the recorder and set the button to LOCAL lamp is not lit REMOTE 6 Setthe F3 W PLYR key on the recorder s INSERT or ASSEMBLE AUTO EDIT menu to ON W PLYR 7 Setthe F1 P 2 key on the recorder s SET UP INTERFACE menu to MODE 1 Set the RS 422A control mode for each VTR depending on the player recorder connec tions Refer to the F1 P 2 key on the SET UP INTERFACE menu P 2 MODE 1 8 Setthe F13 REC INH key on the recorders HOME menu to FREE or NRML REC REC INH FREE 9 Select and adjust the input signals on the recorder 10 To record the time code perform the time code related settings on the recorder s TC CHR menu 11 To enter the desired default value for the time code press the cursor center k
67. u setting ON COMMAND 14 CTL INH INPUT PULSE SIGNAL This selects PRE CTL as the REC INH menu setting ON COMMAND 15 LOCAL DISABLE INPUT PULSE SIGNAL This disables the REMOTE OP MAP functions COMMAND When the MAP MODE is set to ALL it also disables EJECT 45 Connector signals Pin no Signal Direction Type Description 16 TC_SOURCE_ INPUT PULSE SIGNAL This sets TC SOURCE to EXT and TC SLAVE to ON EXT COMMAND 17 TC SLAVE AUTO INPUT PULSE SIGNAL This sets TC SOURCE to INT and TC SLAVE to AUTO COMMAND During normal recording the TCG value is recorded During editing the signal is regenerated at TC on the tape 18 TL SLAVE MUST INPUT PULSE SIGNAL This sets TC SOURCE to INT and TC SLAVE to SLAVE COMMAND During normal recording and editing the signal is regenerated at TC on the tape 19 TC_RESET INPUT PULSE SIGNAL This clears the TCG value to zero COMMAND 20 STBY ON OFF INPUT PULSE SIGNAL This sets the toggling action below However it takes COMMAND effect in the STOP mode or STANDBY OFF mode STANDBY ON lt gt STANDBY OFF 21 ERR O STATUS OUTPUT SIGNAL Refer to the 50P error status output table below This pin is related with pins 24 and 34 22 SPARE INPUT Spare 23 CUE COMMAND INPUT PULSE SIGNAL When this has become active the tape is prerolled from the cue up p
68. ut signals How to display the eSTATE menu eHOME menu T VIDEO OUT gt F8 gt F12 HOME or AUDIO OUT gt F8 gt F12 Zby Recording This flowchart shows the steps for recording the digital signals which are supplied to the unit from an exter nal digital device 1 2 3 Check the connections Turn on the power After making sure that no cassette tape is inserted in this unit set the system frequency 59 94 23 98 24 25 or 50 by F1 FREQ key of the SYSTEM SET UP menu Es IF TU DOO aoo T mi i mH bu a BEDERSEII u F13 EH HH aci acu Le yF F12 F11 F10 LFS FI F2 F4 F5 F6 F7 F8 The frequency setting is possible when the F1 key is pressed Select the frequency by cursor keys A V and press the ENT key then the frequency is secured In 59 Hz mode the selection window will be further displayed 1080i 525i 720p Select the format by the cursor key and press the ENT key to secure the format Then select its 4 channel or 8 channel audio version and enter the format by pressing the ENT key In the 23 98 Hz 24 Hz or 25 Hz mode a window appears offering the user the option of se lecting PsF or P for the VIDEO signal interface format When the format is selected using the cursor keys A V and the ENT key is then pressed the
69. ve the cursor with the cursor key W to the CUE TIME display section The cue display section will be highlighted CUE TIME Cursor 3 Press the cursor center key again to change it to a bar cursor Enter the cue point with the number keys 4 4 eCue points also can be entered by pressing the ENTRY button In this case the time data of the current tape position will be 0 7 0 4 entered ENTRY CUE TIME 00 44 07 s 04 4 Press the ENT key The cursor will disappear 5 Press the PREROLL button PREROLL eWhen the PREROLL button is pressed cue up operation will start and the tape will stop at the preroll point the point pre ceding the cue point by the preroll time eTo stop at the cue point either set the preroll time to 0 or press the F key and PREROLL button together This results in the cue up operation The REVERSE mode is set using the F9 key on the PANEL SET UP menu This key can be set in either the STANDARD or REVERSE mode A ue Basic operations Correction of the cue point When TC INPUT is set to the STANDARD mode 1 Move the cursor to the place which is to be corrected CUE TIME 00 4il 07 s 04 Cursor 2 ENTER the new value with the number keys CUE TIME 00 n 4A m O7 s 04 F 3 Press the ENT key eCue points cannot be cleared When TC INPUT is set to the REVERSE mode Partial co

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