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Panasonic AJ-HD1400E VCR User Manual

1. Menu No 25 SYSTEM FREQ NO Item 59 60 23 24 501 25 25 HD 25 SD 50 HD 50 SD 184 TYPE B END 190 V IN SEL INH No No No No No 191 IN SEL INH No No No No No 202 10 SEL 302 EDIT No No No No No 303 AUD EDIT IN No No No No No 304 AUD EDIT OUT No No No No No 307 AFTER CUE UP No No No No No 320 EDIT RPLCE1 No No No No No 321 EDIT RPLCE2 No No No No No 322 EDIT RPLCE3 No No No No No 323 EDIT RPLCE4 No No No No No 324 EDIT No No No No No 400 STILL TIMER 401 SRC PROTECT 402 DRUM STDBY 403 STOP PROTECT 500 BLANK No No No 501 VITC POS 1 No No No 502 VITC POS 2 No No No 503 TCG MODE No No No No No 504 RUN MODE No No No No No 505 TCG REGEN No No No No No 506 REGEN MODE No No No No No 507 EXT TC SEL No No No No No 508 BINARY GP No No No No No 509 PHASE CORR 510 TCG CF FLAG No No No No No 511 DF MODE No No No No No No 512 TC OUT REF No No No No No 513 VITC OUT 514 HD EMBD VITC No No 515 HD EMBD LTC No No 601 VIDEO INT SG No No No No No 602 SDI IN MODE No No No No No 603 V MUTE SEL 604 FREEZE SEL 615 V OUT SEL No No No No 619 V FILTER No No No No No No 620 DOWNCON MODE No No 621 MODE No No No No 626 D C ENH H No No 627 D C ENH V No No 628 U C ENH H No No No No 629 U C ENH V No No No No 630 1080i
2. 2 IntFOdUctiQno 6 FealtUr68 isss eres iiri era rra ri reni 6 Parts and their functions 9 Frontipanel T uin peine 9 Front panel 2 2 e een ein 10 Front panel 3 2 11 Display parel eo rette etes 12 14 Reference signals 16 Reference frequencies 17 18 Cohntnectlons o soient rnit enin ni 19 Example of connections with an editing 19 IEEE1394 digital interface 20 Settings for this 20 Precautions for 20 VANC data recording playback 21 VANC data 21 VANC data 21 Joystick and Variable Speed Playback 22 JOVSIICK rre tate radit 22 Variable Speed 22 PF Programmable Function 23 Performing operations using the PF buttons 23 Operation using the PF buttons 23 Pause Recording Recording with pauses 24
3. 002 TAPE TIMER No No No No No 003 REMAIN SEL 005 SUPER 006 DISPLAY SEL 007 CHARA H POS 008 CHARA V POS 009 CHARA TYPE 020 SYS FORMAT No No No No No 022 PB FORMAT 023 FORMAT SEL 030 HD FREQUENCY No No No No No 031 OUT REF No 032 REC REF No No No No No No 100 SEARCH ENA 101 SHTL MAX 102 FF REW MAX 104 REF ALARM 105 AUTO EE SEL No No No No No 106 EJECT EE SEL 107 EE MODE SEL No No No No No 108 PLAY DELAY 109 CAP LOCK No No No No No 110 AUTO REW 112 FRZ MODE SEL 114 REC INH LAMP 115 EJECT SW INH No No No No No 118 SP MODE INH No No No No No 119 CONFI REC No No No No No 134 ARARM BEEP 140 OUTPUT No No No No No 152 HUMID OPE 154 AUTO BACK No No No No No 155 AUTO REC No No No No No 160 MEMORY MODE 161 CTL BGN TC BGN 162 END 163 REPT MODE 180 BATTERY SEL 181 TYPE A NEAR 182 TYPE A END 183 TYPE B NEAR 32 Setup menus continued
4. CONTROL switch This is selected to control the unit from an external source using the REMOTE connector REMOTE Set to this position when controlling the unit with the AV C command or the commands overlapped on the HD SDI of the 9 pin REMOTE via IEEE1394 LOCAL Set to this position to control the unit using the controls on the unit s operation panel REC INHIBIT switch This switch is used to enable or disable recording on the cassette tape ON Recording on the cassette tape is disabled inhibited In this state the REC INH lamp lights on the display panel OFF Recording on the cassette tape is enabled so long as the accidental erasure prevention mechanism on the cassette tape is set to enable recording METER FULL FINE selector button This button is used to select the scale display for the audio level meter FULL mode The standard scale co to 0 dB is selected FINE mode The scale in 0 5 dB increments is selected The position indicates the standard level of 20 dB For AJ HD1400P or 18 dB For AJ HD1400E See page 12 MONITOR SEL button This button is used to select the audio signals which are to be output to the AUDIO MON L and R connectors Each time the button is pressed the audio signals to be output to the AUDIO MON L or R connector are changed in the following sequence L CH1 CH3 CH1 CH2 CH3 CH4 R CH2 CH4 CH2 CH3 CUE CH1 C
5. LV 0000 4dB Audio input CH7 CH8 mixed signal 0001 0dB 0013 CH1 8 0002 20dB e input CH1 through CH8 mixed signal Notes 711 For setting the reference level of the analog audio For analog input this is interlocked to the settings OUT output Rich in menu No 724 REC CH3 4 s a Audio signal is not recorded in the CUE track when E inputting 1394 Mute 5 731 For setting the processing for the audio edit points IN oou Readgronevekane conta anos Torin voume oran PBFADE OUT pon andfotwon recording point during audio monitor output 000 AUTO E output at a fixed level The processing follows the status established 0001 VAR aa s signal output is coupled with the headphones Cut processing is forcibly performed volume control 0002 FADE 7247 This selects the input signal to be recorded on the Fade processing is forcibly performed REC CH3 4 aor T 732 For setting whether to superimpose audio data onto Audio input CH1 2 signal EMBEDDED the HD SDI output and SD SDI output 0001 MUTE AUD 0000 Mute audio a is not superimposed lt Notes gt The audio data is superimposed This item is effective for analog input only When selecting analog input the same data as 746 For selecting the monitor output CH1 to is recorded in CH5 to 8 0000 SEL The signal selected by the MONITOR SELECT button is
6. Displaying the DIAG menu I Press the MENU button while holding down the PF button The DIAG menu screen appears on the TV monitor and a message appears on the counter display 2 Pressthe SEARCH button Each time this button is pressed the display changes by one step in the following sequence WARNING HOURS METER UMID INFO DIF STATUS1 DIF STATUS2 3 When the MENU button is pressed again the original display is restored When the joystick is moved up or down the cursor moves and a description of the item where the cursor is located is shown on the counter display NO Item Description Ser KKK K KKK KK Displays the unit s serial No HOO OPERATION Displays the time that the power has been supplied in one hour units H01 DRUM RUN Displays the time that the drum has been rotating in one hour units Displays the duration for which the tape has been running in the FF REW PLAY SEARCH JOG H02 TAPE RUN SLOW SHTL and REC modes but not in the JOG SLOW and SHTL STILL modes in 1 hour increments H03 THREADING The number of times for threading loading unthreading unloading is displayed in single units H04 F LOADING Displays the number of times front loading has been performed in single units H11 DRUM RUNr Displays the time that the drum has been rotating in one hour units Can be reset Displays the duration for which the tape ha
7. gt HD_OUT No No No No No 632 720p HD OUT No No No No 636 SD gt HD_OUT No No No No No 650 STYLE 651 HUE STYLE SD No No No No No 653 Y LVL HD 654 Pb LVL HD 655 Pr LVL HD 656 BK LVL HD 658 Y LVL SD 659 Pb LVL SD 660 Pr LVL SD 33 Setup menus continued Menu No 25 SYSTEM FREQ NO Item 59 60 23 24 50i 25P 25 HD 25 SD 50 HD 50 SD 661 LVL SD 662 V LEVEL 663 C LEVEL 664 HUE 665 SETUP LVL 676 BLK CLIP No No No No No 680 CC F1 BLANK No No No No No No 681 F2 BLANK No No No No No No 682 VO SETUP HD For AJ HD1400P No No No No No 683 VO SETUP SD For AJ HD1400P No No No No No 684 EDH SD No No 685 ESR MODE SD No No No No No 686 MODE SD No No No No No 687 SDI INDEX 0 No No No 689 COMP MODE No No No No No No 690 UMID REC No No No No No 691 GEN No No No No No 692 UMID POS No No No No No 693 GAMMA SEL 695 BLANK LINE No No No No No 701 CH1 IN LV No No No No No 702 CH2 IN LV No No No No No 706 CH1 OUT LV 707 CH2 OUT LV 710 MONIL OUT LV 711 MONIR OUT LV 712 MONI OUT 724 REC CH3 4 No No No No No 730 CUE No No No No No 731 PB FADE 732 EMBEDDED AUD 746 MONI CH SEL 750 ANA CH1 2 SEL 759 DV PB ATT No No No No No 760 REC PT MUTE No No No No No
8. seLect MODE 0 ESCAPE 1 LOAD 2 SAVE 3 PROTECT Ne Z 27 Setup initial settings continued 3 28 Incline the joystick up and down to adjust the cursor in the default settings screen to the LOAD position and press the joystick The mode for this unit changes to the LOAD mode the LOAD screen is displayed on the video monitor and the item name is displayed in the counter display Y SET UP MENU LOAD NO FACTORY USER1 ALL USER2 ALL USER3 ALL USER1 NOT SYSTEM USER2 NOT SYSTEM USER3 NOT SYSTEM NC Incline the joystick up and down to adjust the cursor in the LOAD screen to the FACTORY position and press the joystick f this operation is made after moving the cursor to FACTORY values for all menus except the SYSTEM menu will return to the factory settings When the cursor is moved to NO and this operation is performed the display returns to the menu screen without restoring the factory settings The confirmation screen is displayed on the video monitor When the PLAY button is pressed the unit returns to the factory settings and the display of the menu screen disappears When the STOP button is pressed the display returns to the menu screen without changing the settings f N SETUP MENU LOAD FACTORY OK YES lt PLAY gt NO lt STOP gt Ne 2 Setting the user defaults 1 Press the MENU button A select screen for ma
9. ANALOG Analog audio signals Parts and their functions continued Sig lamp Backup battery warning lamp This lamp lights when a cassette tape is inserted into This lamp displays the voltage condition of the backup the VTR battery for 5 seconds after turning on the power Inthe standby made pile lampig meric Steady light The voltage is the specified voltage or Counter display Flashing The backup battery is not installed The tape counter time code etc are displayed here properly or the voltage of the backup The type of value displayed is indicated by CTL TC UB battery is less than the specified voltage or REM This unit is equipped with a backup mechanism to count CTL This area indicates the tape timer control signal down the time code generator while the power of the TC This area indicates time code data unit is turned off For details refer to Time code when UB This area indicates user bit data power is not supplied page 56 REM This area indicates the remaining tape time and The battery must be replaced periodically since this unit total tape duration in minutes cannot count down and the numerical value of the time Example 30 46 code generator is reset if the backup battery voltage Remaining tape time 30 minutes drops below the specified value However it is not Total tape duration 46 minutes necessary to replace the battery when it is not D EDIT EDIT REC REC
10. UD 24 Repeat playback 25 Setting the BEGIN and END points 25 Setting the repeat playback mode 25 Recording from a variable frame rate camela ee n 26 Recording the HD SDI output signal from a variable frame rate camera 26 Field 26 Setup initial settings 27 Setting method using the on screen menus 27 Returning to the factory settings 27 Setting the user defaults 28 User default loading method 29 Menu protection method 30 Menu protection release method 30 System frequency switching 31 Procedure for shifting the system frequency 31 Setup 32 Menus which are displayed 32 SYSTEM Ibid eure taro ees 36 BASIC Tono ae EORR eS 37 Formats for 39 OPERATION ri t ei 40 INTERFAGE iie 43 EDIT rp 44 TAPE PROTECT itn ede tones 45 TIME CODE nim i 45 VIDEO iie ROUES
11. In addition when VTRs that do not support recording playback of UMID information are connected to this unit UMID information will not be recorded correctly VANC data recording playback VANC data packets that added to the Y stream of HD SDI can be recorded with the video signal In addition VANC data packets can be played back with the Y stream of HD SDI This unit is capable of input and output through the IEEE1394 standard interface AUTO REC Feature This unit can be connected to our camera recorder using HD SDI signals It is possible to remotely turn ON OFF the recording feature of this unit by using overlapped commands Features continued Multi functional interfaces Serial digital input output The units HD component serial I O interface enables interfacing with HD component video signals and 8 channel digital audio signals using a single BNC connector SMPTE 292M 296M 299M The unit is also equipped with an SD downconverter as a standard feature so that SD component serial signals can be output as well SMPTE 259M C 272M A ITU R BT 656 4 Analog video output Since the unit s down converter comes as a standard feature the analog composite signals can be monitored on an SD monitor 9 pin remote The unit s 9 pin remote control connector enables it to be operated with an external remote controller IEEE1394 digital input output Set to this position when controlling this unit with th
12. Operation LOW RF third of the normal level has been detected for more than Clean the video heads REC one second during playback or recording i E 02 This appears when the error rate has increased to the Operation HIGH ERROR extent that correction or interpolation was applied to Clean the video heads OM iee RATE either the video or audio playback signals i Low Error messages Monitor display Description Corrective action operation The unit switches to eject mode and if the cassette fails to move up E 29 within 6 seconds this error number flashes on the display lt Note gt Set the POWER switch to OFF OTER LOAD If the cassette does not move down inside the machine even when 6 and then to ON again STOP seconds have elapsed since the cassette was inserted the VTR is transferred to the eject mode If the unloading operation is not completed within 6 seconds this E 31 a sa Set the POWER switch to OFF otop LOADING MOTOR When the loading operation is not completed within 6 seconds the and then OON again VTR is transferred to the eject unloading mode E 35 If there is no response from the servo microcomputer for 1 second Set the POWER switch to OFF or more this error number flashes on the display and then to ON again STOP E 37 If 10 seconds or more elapses and the servo microcomputer has not SERVO COMM followed orders issued by the system control microcomputer this ON ARS STOP ERROR error number fl
13. 0001 ON N en 0000 ORMAL What is below the pedestal level is clipped The images are recorded using the regular 680 For selecting ON or OFF for the closed caption signal compression processing CC F1 in the first field 0001 DARK pw 0000 BLANK The images are recorded while minimizing the BLANK Forced blanking compressed image distortion which arises in the 0001 THRU dark areas below about 10 IRE 70 mV No blanking lt Notes gt 681 For selecting ON or OFF for the closed caption signal This setting is valid when recording in the 720p CC F2 in the second field mode pw 0000 BLANK When DARK has been selected the COMP lamp BLANK Forced blanking lights 0001 THRU 690 This selects whether or not to record the UMID No blanking UMIDREC X information on the tape 682 1 This selects the composite output signal HD mode 0000 OFF rt VosETUP 0000 THRU UMID information is not recorded on the tape UP The signal is output with no setup added 0001 ON HD 0001 ADD22L The UMID set in menu No 691 UMID GEN is A HD1400P signal is output from line 22 with a 7 5 setup recorded If no Basic UMID is available in the input added signals a Basic UMID of the unit which is newly 0002 ADD21L generated is recorded The signal is output from line 21 with a 7 596 setup Note added UMID information cannot be rewritten in this unit 0003 ADD20L 691 This selects a UMID that is recorded when me
14. 012 A05 PF2 ASSIGN 513 A06 ASSIGN END M J 3 When the joystick is pressed a list of items which can be set is displayed SETUP MENU MENU lt USER1 gt NO A04 A04 PF1 ASSIGN 012 NO ASSIGN 001 LOCAL ENA 002 LOCAL TIMER 003 REMAIN SEL 008 CHARA H POS 009 REMAIN SEL 010 CHARA V POS M 2 4 Press the joystick to select the item at the cursor position the display will then return to the regular menu 5 When the MENU button is pressed a confirmation screen is displayed Press the PLAY button to finish registering the item in the PF button Notes The following menu items cannot be saved No Menu item No Menu item 05 ENCODER SEL 653 LEVEL HD 06 V LEVEL CTRL 654 Pb LEVEL HD 12 SYS H HD 655 Pr LEVEL HD 14 SYS SC SD 656 BK LEVEL HD 15 VO SYS SC SD 658 LEVEL SD 16 SD SYS SC SD 659 Pb LEVEL SD 18 5 CORS SD 660 Pr LEVEL SD 19 5 FINE SD 661 BK LEVEL SD 20 AV PHASE 662 V LEVEL 25 SYSTEM FERQ 663 C LEVEL HUE 26 HD SYS H ADV Pu AJ HD1400P C PHASE 181 TYPE A NEAR AJ HD1400E SETUP LVL 182 A END az AJ HD1400P BK LVL 183 TYPE B NEAR AJ HD1400E 184 B END As for the menu items registered in the PF button when the menu is not displayed due to change of settings in menu No 25 SYSTEM FREQ are changed the registered contents in the
15. 1394 connector Bear in mind that if the plug is inserted the wrong way round the unit may be damaged as a result VANC data recording playback VANC data recording 1 Detects the VANC data packets that multiplex recorded in the following range of the Y stream of HD SDI 1080i 19 120 L571 L583 720P L9 L25 Note HANC data packets are not be detected 2 Records VANC data packets up to the following volume in the VAUX region of the DVCPRO HD format in the order of the earlier line 1080i 5760 word frame 720P 2880 word frame Note Data packets that exceed the capacity will not be recorded or played back 3 Records the video signal from the HD SDI simultaneously Note Recording and playback of VANC data only are not possible VANC data playback 1 f the VTR mode is one of the following VANC data will be multiplexed to the Y stream of the HD SDI and will be played back with the video signal Normal playback mode Simultaneous playback mode Edit playback mode EE mode Notes f an operation mode other than the above such as FF REW JOG VAR the video signal will only be played back by muting VANC data Playback of VANC data only is not possible 2 VANC data packets will be multiplexed to the same line of the multiplex line Notes For format conversion playback the video signal only will be played back by muting VANC data Metadata recorded on
16. 53 Setup menus continued MENU No Item Description of setting A02 P ON LOAD The unit starts with the selected user default loaded when the power is turned on 0000 OFF The unit starts with the previous set values 0001 USERI The unit starts with the selected user 1 loaded 0002 USER The unit starts with the selected user 2 loaded 0003 USER3 The unit starts with the selected user 3 loaded Note Set value for SYSTEM menu is not loaded A04 PF1 ASSIGN The setup menu item is stored to the PF1 button lt Note gt Part of the items listed on the menu cannot be saved For details refer to PF Programmable Function page 23 A05 PF2 ASSIGN The setup menu item is stored to the PF2 button lt Note gt Part of the items listed on the menu cannot be saved For details refer to PF Programmable Function page 23 A06 PF3 ASSIGN The setup menu item is stored to the PF3 button lt Note gt Part of the items listed on the menu cannot be saved For details refer to PF Programmable Function page 23 54 indicates the factory setting Time code user bits Time code The time code is used when the time code signal generated by the time code generator time code signal generator is to be recorded on the tape its values are to be read by the time code reader time code signal reader and the absolute position of th
17. 59 94p Only the variable frame rate 720 60 00 According to the setting in menu signal can be recorded 480 59 94i 50M 25M DV DVCAM No 031 OUT REF 1080 50i HD REF 50Hz BOi 25P 1080 50i HD LP 720 50p SD REF 50Hz 720 50p HD LP 576 50i 50M 25M DV DVCAM According to the setting in menu 576 25p over 50i 50M 25M DV No 031 OUT REF 23 24 None 1080 23 98p over 59 94i 2 3 mode 1080 23 98p over 59 94i 2 3 3 2 advance mode 720 23 98p over 59 94p 720 24p over 60 00p 480 23 98p over 59 94i 2 3 mode 480 23 98p over 59 94i 2 3 3 2 advance mode HD REF 47 96Hz 48Hz 25 HD None HD REF 50Hz SD REF 50Hz According to the setting in menu No 031 OUT REF 720 25p over 60p 25 SD None HD REF 50Hz SD REF 50Hz According to the setting in menu No 031 OUT REF 720 25p over 60p 50 HD None HD REF 50Hz SD REF 50Hz According to the setting in menu No 031 OUT REF 720 50p over 60p 50 SD None HD REF 50Hz SD REF 50Hz According to the setting in menu No 031 OUT REF 720 50p over 60p Procedure for shifting the system frequency To shift the system frequency execute the following operations 1 Change the set value of menu item No 25 SYSTEM 3 The confirmation screen is displayed to enable the FREQ For the method to change the set value refer to changed set value Setting method using the on scree
18. 604 For selecting the freeze mode of the still pictures and This item s setting cannot be changed while a tape is FREEZE SEL the slow play mode being recorded or while the recording pause mode is 0000 FIELD established Field freeze field slow 63241 For selecting the HD output signal format during 720p 0001 FRAME 720p tape playback or in the 720p EE mode Frame freeze frame slow HD OUT 0000 1080i lt Note gt 0001 720 For IEEE 1394 digital output if format conversion is lt Note gt not executed the frames may freeze or slow down This item s setting cannot be changed while a tape is regardless of the settings in this item being recorded or while the recording pause mode is 615 For selecting what signals are to be output from the established vouTseL VIDEO OUT output connector 636 For selecting the HD output signal format during SD 0000 CMPNT 0 tape DVCPROS50 DVCPRO DV or DVCAM The HD component signals are output HD OUT playback 0001 CMPST 0000 1080i Composite signals are output 0001 720p sNotes 650 0000 When the CMPST is selected the Pb and Pr of the STYLE Level adjustment mode for the component style analog HD component signals are muted 0001 CMPST 619 This is used to select the method to process the Level adjustment mode for the composite style V FILTER images using the vertical filter during down DU Ae 1 Displayed menus may vary depending on the settings in The images are process
19. 98 Hz or 24 Hz system frequency is All of the buttons can be operated io 002 For setting how the time is to be displayed on the CTL k counter display The 25 Hz system frequency is selected However 0000 12h black signals are output from the SD SDI output 42 hour display and analog composite connectors 0001 24h 0004 25 SD 24 hour display The 25 Hz system frequency is selected However black signals are output from the HD SDI output 003 For setting the remaining time on the tape for the and analog component connectors REMAIN SEL respective connectors and the superimposed 0005 50 HD indications of the total length of the tape The 50 Hz system frequency is selected However 0000 OFF 2 black signals are output from the SD SDI output No displays are superimposed and analog composite connectors 0001 2L MAE 0006 50 SD The remaining tape time is displayed on the The 50 Hz system frequency is selected However second line black signals are output from the HD SDI output 0002 iL TEE and analog component connectors The remaining tape time is displayed on the first line 26 For selecting the output whose HD output phase is to 0003 R TTL HDSYSH advanced by in relation to the SD output The remaining tape time is displayed on the first ADV 0000 OH line and the total tape duration the second line Both the HD and SD signals are output in phase lt Note gt PR
20. ALL the tape is rewound for a few seconds from the position where the PAUSE button is pressed and then paused 5 By repeating the operation in 3 and 4 above it is possible to record with pauses When recording with pauses the time codes of the starting point and the stopping point of the recording are automatically backed up However the is selected by using the COUNTER button and the control signals are backed up With the following button operation it is possible to cue up to the starting and stopping points of the recording STOP REW Press the REW button while the STOP button is pressed to cue up to the starting point of the recording STOP FF Press the REW button while the STOP button is pressed to cue up to the starting point of the recording lt Note gt If the time code is not successive it is impossible to cue up to the starting point of the recording properly Execute the following settings Menu item No 154 AUTO BACK REC P or ALL Menu item No 503 TCG MODE REGEN or AUTO 1 Execute the recording with pauses 2 Press the REW button while the STOP button is pressed The tape cues up to the starting point of the recording with an accuracy of 1 frame 3 Press the PLAY button to confirm the recording Press the FF button while the STOP button is pressed The tape cues up to the stopping point of the recording and stops 5 to 10 frames before the stopping point 5 Pr
21. NORMAL The video signal which is input is automatically identified and serves as the reference 0001 SLTC The time code which is input to the HD SDI IN connector isidentified and serves as the reference lt Note gt When the SLTC is selected the following settings are necessary to validate the settings for this item Menu No 25 SYSTEM FREQ 59 60 Menu No 020 SYS FORMAT 720p INPUT SELECT button on the front panel HDSDI 1 Displayed menus may vary depending on the settings in menu No 25 SYSTEM FREQ For details refer to Menus which are displayed page 32 indicates the factory setting Formats for playback Depending on how the menu item No 020 SYS FORMAT No 022 PB FORMAT and No 023 FORMAL SEL settings are combined the formats of the tapes played back by the unit differ as shown in the table below 05 0 ee Playback format PB FORMAT 5 5 FORMAT SEL y HD LP DVCPRO HD LP 10801 HD SP DVCPRO HD 10801 50M DVCPRO50 422 1080i 25M DVCPRO 411 DV DV MANUAL DVCAM DVCAM HD LP DVCPRO HD LP 720p HD SP DVCPRO HD 720p 50M DVCPRO50 422 720P 25M DVCPRO 411 DV DV DVCAM DVCAM If AUTO is selected as the DVCPRO HD LP menu item No 022 PB 1080i 720p FORMAT setting the DVCPRO HD 1080i format applying when the 720 DVCPRO50 format is not yet detected 422 DVCPRO 411 when the tape insert
22. REC INH lamps necessary to drive the backup feature EDIT This lamp lights when the edit mode is selected 9 pin control EDIT Refer replacement of backup battery to qualified This lamp lights when in the editing record status service personel 9 pin control REC This lights in the recording mode REC INH This lamp lights in the recording prohibited status when the front upper REC INHIBIT switch is ON or when the tape was recorded in a format other than DVCPRO HD LP and was played back while ON was selected in menu No 118 SP MODE INH or the cassette is in the erase protection status Recording is not possible while this lamp is lighted Whether the lamp is to light or flash when the accidental erasure prevention tab on the cassette tape has been set to the recording inhibit position can be selected using menu item No 114 REC INH LAMP lt NOTE gt Channel condition lamps These lamps light to indicate the error rate status Green This lights when the error rates for the video and audio playback signals are both at acceptable levels White This lights when the error rate for the video or audio playback level has increased The playback picture and sound remain unaffected even while this lamp is lighted Red This lights when the error rate for the video or audio playback level has increased to the extent that correction or interpolation was performed S servo lamp This lights whe
23. V POS TV monitor TV monitor Operation mode The VTR s operation mode can also be displayed using menu No 006 DISPLAY SEL 7 VTR operation mode TV monitor 57 Video head cleaning This unit is equipped with an auto head cleaning function which automatically reduces the amount of dirt on the video heads However in order to maximize the unit s reliability it is recommended that the video heads be cleaned as and when appropriate Condensation For further details on how to actually clean the heads consult with your dealer Condensation occurs due to the same principle involved when droplets of water form on a window pane of a heated room It occurs when the unit or tape is moved between places where the temperature or humidity varies greatly or when for instance t is moved to a very humid place full of steam or a room immediately after it has been heated up It is suddenly moved from a cold location to a hot or humid location Maintenance When moving the unit to locations such as these leave it standing for about 10 minutes rather than switching on the power immediately If condensation occurs in the unit E 20 will flash on the counter display and the cassette will be automatically ejected Leave the unit with the power on until E 20 is cleared from the display Before starting any maintenance work switch the power to OFF and holding the plug unplug the cord
24. When this button is pressed playback starts When this button and the REC button are pressed together recording starts REC button When this button is pressed together with the PLAY button recording starts When it is pressed during playback a search fast forwarding or rewinding the EE mode pictures and audio signals can be monitored while it is held down When it is pressed in the stop mode the EE mode pictures and audio signals can be monitored When it is pressed during playback the servo will be disrupted When the STOP button is pressed the original pictures and sound are restored REW button When this button is pressed the tape is rewound The rewinding speed can be selected using menu No 102 FF REW MAX FF button When this button is pressed the tape is fast forwarded The fast forwarding speed can be selected using menu No 102 FF REW MAX 3 STOP button When this button is pressed the tape stops traveling and when TAPE has been selected for the menu item No 140 OUTPUT setting the stil images can be monitored Even in the stop mode the drum continues to rotate and the tape remains in close contact with the drum When the stop mode continues beyond a specific time period the unit is automatically set to the standby OFF mode or STEP FWD mode in order to protect the tape This is set using menu item No 400 to 403 Immediately after a cassette has been loaded in the unit the stop mode is e
25. button on the front panel HDSDI Change the mode for this unit to REC PAUSE mode 4 Press the PAUSE button while confirming the HD SDI output image of the variable frame rate camera to start recording The time code is recorded to maintain the continuity of the recorded tape The superimposed user bits for the HD SDI signal is recorded we lt Note gt Through the settings in menu No 032 REC REF the time code and the user bits recorded on the tape are as follows SLTC The time code is recorded to maintain the continuity of the recorded tape The superimposed user bits for the HD SDI signal is recorded The following settings are then invalid TCG switch on the front panel REGEN PRESET EXT Menu No 503 TCG_MODE SW AUTO Menu No 505 TCG_REGEN TC amp UB TC UB Menu No 507 TC_SOURCE EXT_L SLTC SVITC NORMAL Time code and user bits are recorded according to the following settings TCG switch on the front panel REGEN PRESET EXT Menu No 503 TCG_MODE SW AUTO Menu No 505 TCG_REGEN TC amp UB TC UB Menu No 507 TC_SOURCE EXT_L SLTC SVITC 26 Field displacement There is no discriminant information to differentiate between the first field and the second field in the HD SDI signal of 720P Accordingly it is usually necessary to synchronize the HD SDI signal transmission equipment to the recording equipment with the reference signal from SD If not synchronized there is a risk of generat
26. editing DIF IN CH system using 50M 25M and DV signal format the 0063 63 non linear editing system may not operate properly In The input channel is fixed at the channel this case set the value to reply with the format signal corresponding to the number specified 22419 the connected signal format and start the 0064 AUTO The input channel is not fixed at the channel 894 For selecting channels that are adjusted with the corresponding to the number specified The input HD gt DIF audio volume control on the front panel and displayed channel is initialized to 63 when the power is OUT on the audio level meter turned on 0000 HD 883 For setting the output channel ae DIF OUT CH 0000 0 DVCPROS0 0063 63 uror DV The input channel is fixed at the channel corresponding to the number specified 895 For setting the format of the signals to be output from 0064 AUTO 50M gt Dip IEEE 1394 digital interface when a 50M format The output channel is not fixed at the channel OUT tape is played back corresponding to the number specified The output 0000 50M channel is initialized to 63 when the power is DVCPROB5O turned on 0001 DV 886 1 Menu item for expansion purposes Normally use E DFLT as the setting BIR CONFIG 0000 DFLT d When DV is selected as this item s setting the closed 0001 1 caption signals and time code VITC signals in the vertical blanking period are transmitted but none of 0255 255 the other signals i
27. fails to be ejected even when the EJECT button is pressed it can be ejected as follows Follow the steps below after making absolutely sure that the unit s power has been turned off 3 Check that the posts have unloaded the tape and that the tape is completely housed inside the cassette 1 Remove the top panel 2 Usea Phillips head screwdriver to push in the red plastic gear A and turn it counterclockwise while keeping it 4 Once the tape has been completely returned inside the pushed in The mechanism that winds up the tape is activated by this and it makes a latching sound Ignore the sound and turn the gear through about 10 revolutions cassette case use the Phillips head screwdriver to push in the red plastic gear B in front of the front loading motor s worm gear and while keeping it pushed in turn it clockwise to eject the cassette lt Note gt lt Note gt Turning the gear more than necessary will strain the When closing the cassette cover take care not to catch cassette possibly resulting in tape damage the tape Plastic gear A B 64 Specifications GENERAL Power supply AC 100 240 V 50 60 Hz 85 W DC 12 V 5 3 A 64 W indicates safety information Ambient operating temperature 5 C to 40 C 41 F to 104 F Storage temperature 209 to 60 4 F to 140 F Ambient operating humidity 10 to 80 no condensation Dimens
28. from the socket Use a soft cloth to clean the outside of the unit For stubborn dirt or stains wipe the unit with a cloth that has been lightly dampened with well diluted kitchen detergent and wrung out thoroughly After wiping off the dirt with the damp cloth finish it off with a dry cloth 58 lt Note gt Do not use alcohol benzene thinners or any other solvents as they may affect the color of external parts or damage the unit s coating Error messages Panasonic POWER on IM cassette ADAPTER Do not insert S cassette without adapter OFF CONTROL INHIBIT 6 LOCAL wie OFF ON Digital Video Cassette Recorder AJ D1400 sik om COUNTER RESET PRESET MENU j When a warning occurs in this unit the error number is indicated on the counter display Open the DIAG menu to display a description of the error on the counter display or monitor TV When a operational malfunction has occurred in the unit the error number flashes on the counter display Displaying the HOURS METER information DIAG menu This displays the VTR information The VTR information includes the warning information hours meter usage time information and UMID information The DIAG menu appears on the TV monitor when the VIDEO OUT connector on the rear panel is connected to the TV monitor
29. interlocked PF button will be in the not saved state and cannot be displayed nor operated Refer to Menus which are displayed page 32 The settings for the PF buttons are retained but will be updated once save operations are executed again Operation using the PF buttons 1 When the PF button is pressed the registered items are displayed on the monitor screen which is output from the VIDEO MON connector 2 Press the PF1 PF2 or PF3 button that corresponds to the item whose setting is to be changed Each time the button is pressed the setting is updated in sequence M PF1 SYS FORMAT 50M PF2 INT SG PF3 CB75 3 When the PF button is pressed again the regular display is restored If no operations are made the display is also restored automatically after five seconds elapse 23 Pause Recording Recording with pauses 1 Press the PAUSE button during playback of the cassette tape 2 Press the REC button to move to the REC PAUSE mode When menu item No 154 AUTO BACK is set to REC P or ALL the tape is rewound for a few seconds from the position where the PAUSE button is pressed 3 Press the PAUSE button to start recording The tape runs to the position where the PAUSE button is pressed as mentioned in 7 above and recording starts Cue up 4 Press the PAUSE button again to pause the recording When menu item No 154 AUTO BACK is set to REC P or
30. lt Note gt NORMAL The maximum speed for the HD SP mode is 108 For setting the play rise time in frame increments automatically limited to 25x normal speed PLAY DELAY 0000 0 102 For setting the maximum speed of fast forward or FF REW rewind operations 0015 15 0000 X16 109 For selecting in how many field increments the 16x normal speed playback framing is to be locked 0001 X32 CAP LOCK 0000 oF 32x normal speed 0001 4F 0002 X50 0002 8F 50x normal speed Notes Notes BF can be selected only when 501 25 is The maximum speed for the HD SP mode is selected as the menu item No 25 SYSTEM FREQ automatically limited to 25x normal speed setting The maximum speed for the DV and DVCAM In the HD LP or HD SP mode 2F mode is selected modes is automatically limited to 32x normal when recording and playing back including editing speed regardless of the menu 104 For setting whether a warning is to be displayed when 110 For setting whether the tape is to be automatically REF ALARM the REF VIDEO signal is not connected AUTO REW rewound to its beginning when the tape end is detected 0000 OFF 0000 OFF No warning is displayed The tape is not rewound 0001 ON 0001 ON A warning is displayed by the flashing STOP lamp The tape is rewound to its beginning 105 For setting the mode of the VTR which becomes the 112 For setting the video output when the mode is AUTO EE EE state when menu item No 140 O
31. may vary depending on the settings in E Ee menu No 25 SYSTEM FREQ For details refer to The VTR is set to the still picture VAR STILL Menus which are displayed page 32 mode 3204 For setting the allocation of the channels for the indicates the factory setting EDIT analog audio presets of a controller when a controller RPLCE1 without a function to control the edit presets of the digital audio signals is used to edit the digital audio signals of the VTR The VTR s CH1 edit presets are set to ON or OFF following the analog audio signals specified by the controller 0000 N DEF Not set 0001 CH1 The analog CH1 edit presets are followed 0002 CH2 The analog CH2 edit presets are followed 0003 CH1 2 The analog CH1 or CH2 edit presets are followed 321 As with menu item No 320 the VTR s CH2 edit EDIT presets are set to ON or OFF following the analog audio signals specified by the controller PEE 0000 N DEF Not set 0001 CH1 The analog CH1 edit presets are followed 0002 CH2 The analog CH2 edit presets are followed 0003 CH1 2 The analog CH1 or CH2 edit presets are followed 3291 As with menu item No 320 the VTR s edit EDIT presets are set to ON or OFF following the analog audio signals specified by the controller RPLCE3 0000 N DEF Not set 0001 CH1 The analog CH1 edit presets are followed 0002 2 The analog CH2 edit presets are followed 0003 CH1 2 The analog CH1 or CH2 edit prese
32. menu No 505 TCG REGEN PRESET The time code generator can be preset see page 55 on the operation panel or by remote control EXT The external time code which is input from the time code input connector or video signal SLTC SVITC or IEEE1394 digital input signal is used Which of the two is to be set is selected using menu No 507 EXT TC SEL Note When selecting 1394 with the INPUT VIDEO switch on the front panel the time code input to IEEE1394 digital input output connector is used B SUPER switch ON Outputs superimposed information such as time code to the connector selected in menu No 005 SUPER OFF No superimposed information is output Front panel 3 Panasonic POWER tte ADAPTER tte without adapter pco LOCAL REMOTE ON Digital HD Video Cassette Recorder AJ METER FULUFINE HEADPHONE Audio level control knobs These knobs are used to adjust the recording and playback level of the PCM audio signals The audio level control selector switch switches between the recording playback level adjustment for CH1 CH2 and the playback level adjustment for CH1 to CH4 lt Notes gt The level of the IEEE1394 digital input output audio signals cannot be adjusted For the recording level only the analog input can be adjusted Audio level co
33. o 47 AUDIO E ru i 51 DIE iicet fete te e 53 MEN Wea 54 Time bits 55 Timecodes recorded by this product 56 Superimpose screen 57 Video head cleaning 58 gt 58 58 Error messages 59 59 Displaying the DIAG Menu 59 Displaying the HOURS METER information 59 information display 60 Displaying the warning information 61 Error messages 62 Emergency 64 Specifications eror enini sioe 65 Introduction This unit is a multi format VTR capable of recording and playing back HD signals 1080i 59 94 Hz 1080i 50 Hz 720P 59 94 Hz 720P 50 Hz in DVCPRO HD LP format using a small cassette tape 1 4 inch wide HD DVCPRO HD DVCPRO HD LP and SD DVCPRO50 DVCPRO recorded in DVCPRO format as well as conventional consumer DV DVCAM tapes A down converter as a standard feature verifies all tapes using analog composite signals and SD SDI output Similarly each of the fo
34. output 0001 AUTO The PCM audio signal is output when the speed range is less than 1 0 to 1 0 the CUE AUDIO signal is output at all other speeds 0002 PCM The PCM audio signal is output in the 32x to 32 speed range lt Note gt When the L R selection is CUE with the MONITOR SEL button on the front panel of this unit CUE AUDIO is output at all speeds regardless of the above menu During playback of DV DVCAM tapes the operation uses a MANU setting regardless of the setting in this item 1 Displayed menus may vary depending on the settings in menu No 25 SYSTEM FREQ For details refer to Menus which are displayed page 32 indicates the factory setting 51 Setup menus continued AUDIO continued 52 No Item Description of setting No Item Description of setting 750 For selecting the channel for the signal output to the 782 Set the channels to multiplex SD SDI output ANA CH1 2 analog audio output terminal CH1 CH2 EMBD CH 0000 CH1 4 SEL 0000 CH1 2 SEL 0001 CH5 8 0001 CH3 4 lt Note gt 0002 CH5 6 When tape other than DVCPRO HD LP is played 0003 CH7 8 CH1 to CH4 is always multiplexed 7594 For selecting the audio output level during DV format 783 For selecting channels that are adjusted with the DVPB Playback AUDIO audio volume control on the front panel and displayed 0000 OFF SEL on
35. pressed If there are no input signals with the exception of the analog audio signals supplied to the NO INPUT connectors selected by the INPUT SELECT button the NO INPUT display will appear for the first two seconds at the start of operation EE mode when the REC button is pressed Warning messages See error message table counter display When multiple warnings occur the warning with the highest priority is displayed UMID information display This is displayed when UMID information is present on the input signal in EE mode This lamp lights during tape playback when information has been recorded on the tape NO INFO is displayed when there is no UMID information 60 Display Description MATNO Material number COPY Instance number No of copies OWNR Country organization user Reception status from GPS satellites when recording spatial coordinates height above sea level longitude and latitude P HOLD No reception from any satellite 08 20 Reception possible but number of satellites is insufficient Height above sea level will not be accurate 3D Good reception DATE Date TIME UTC Coordinated Universal Time and time difference with UTC When a warning occurs in this unit the error number and warning message are indicated on the Error messages continued Displaying the warning information A warning message appears when a warning
36. selected MODE 0000 FITV 0001 75 CB Side panel mode A 75 color bar signal is selected 0001 FIT H 0002 SMPTE Top and bottom cut off in vertical direction An SMPTE color bar signal is selected 0002 FIT HV 0003 ARIB Stretch mode An ARIB color bar signal is selected 626 For enhancing the horizontal outlines during down 0004 BLACK D CENHH A black signal is selected 0000 0dB 602 For selecting how to process the serial input 0001 19 SDI IN MODE 2000 DR OFF x For enhancing the vertical outlines during down The 8 higher bits whose two lower bits have been 627 9 dh a rounded off are recorded D C ENH V 0000 0dB 0001 DR_ON 0001 1dB The dynamically Tunded 8 higher bit sighal I 628 For enhancing the horizontal outlines during up recorded U C ENH H conversion 603 For setting whether to mute the video output signal 0000 0dB V MUTE SEL when a blank part of the tape is detected during 0001 19 629 For enhancing the vertical outlines during up The video output signal is not muted It is frozen U CENHV COonversion 4 0000 0dB 0001 GRAY 0001 1 The video output signal is muted and turned gray bou Tes 0002 BLACK 6304 For selecting the HD output signal format during The video output signal is muted and turned black 1080i gt 1080i tape playback or in the 1080i EE mode The video output signal is muted and turned into 0001 720 noise lt Note gt
37. signal is output in the NO SYNC status and the analog composite signals are output in black and white mode burst OFF All the HD SDI output SD SDI output analog composite output analog component output audio output and TC output signals are output in phase with the REF input output The audio output and TC output signals are output in phase with the HD output signals With the 720p format there is a phase difference of 120H When 90H is selected as the menu item No 26 HD SYS H ADV the HD output is output with a phase 90H ahead of the SD When the SD REF signal is input the REF input and SD output signals are inphase and when the HD REF signal is input the REF input and HD output signalsare in phase 17 Tapes Panasonic IM cassette ADAPTER Do not insert S cassette without adapter M cassette guide ded Digital HD Video Cassette Recorder MONTOR SEL HEADPHONES M cassette size Align the center of the cassette with the icenter of the insertion slot and press it in gently The cassette tape will load automatically L cassette size 5 Consumer use DV and DVCAM cassettes Standard DV and DVCAM cassettes mini DV and DVCAM cassettes Use a cassette adapter AJ CS455P when a mini DV or DVCAM
38. the 0001 REC P ALARM termination of the tape remaining time of about 2 setting the tape is rewound AUTO BACK during BEEP minutes or running oot ar power REC PLAY the tape immediately runs up and 0000 OFF recording starts The alarm sound is not activated 0001 ON The alarm sound is activated 1 Displayed menus may vary depending on the settings in ON VT S menu No 25 SYSTEM FREQ For details refer to ON is selected in menu item No i OPE the alarm sound for condensation is not Menus which are displayed page 32 activated even if ON is selected PNE 1404 For selecting the output signals ____ indicates the factory setting 0000 EE In the STOP mode The input signals selected by the setting of the INPUT SELECT button are output During recording or editing The input signals selected by the setting of the INPUT SELECT button are output 0001 TAPE In the STOP mode The signals played back from the tape are output During recording or editing The simultaneous playback signals are output Note In order to select the output signals during recording or editing set menu item No 119 CONFI REC or No 302 CONFI EDIT 41 Setup menusS continued OPERATION continued No Item Description of setting No Item Description of setting 155 For setting whethe
39. the polarities of the DC IN connectors of other devices are incorrect and the other devices are connected to the unit by mistake fire or personal injury may result lt Notes gt if an external DC power supply is used then make sure that the external DC power supply is first turned ON then this unit is turned ON Improper operation may result in a malfunction in the unit due to slow startup of the output voltage of the external DC power supply f input exceeds 18 V by mistake the protection feature shuts down the power source at around 20 to 35 V Change the voltage to the regular voltage and the unit is available An AC source cannot be connected to this terminal amp DC OUT socket This is the DC 12V output socket Power is supplied from here to the external remote controller AJ A95 optional accessory The DC power cable is packed together with the AJ A95 Pin No Signal 1 Ground 20 03 2 3 4 12 V Fuse holder This holds the AC 250 V 2 5 A fuse time lag type lt Note gt Use the fuse specified by Panasonic Parts and their functions continued VIDEO OUT 1 2 Y connectors By changing the menu item No 615 V OUT SEL setting either analog composite signals or HD analog component Y signals are output from the VIDEO OUT1 connector Analog composite signals with superimposed information embedded can be output from the VIDEO OUT2 con
40. 4 T amp YMD 720p mode The data and REC DATE year month day are k 3 displayed 022 For setting the format in which to play back the tape 0005 T amp MDY PB FORMAT 0000 MANUAL The data and REC DATE month day year are The tape is played back in the format selected by displayed the menu item No 020 SYS FORMAT and No 023 0006 T amp DMY FORMAT SEL setting The data and REC DATE day month year are 0001 AUTO displayed The tape is played back in the format selected by 0007 T amp UB the format in which the tape was recorded The data and user bits are displayed The time 023 For selecting the format when MANUAL is selected code is displayed after the user bits when the FORMAT SEL as the menu item No 022 PB FORMAT setting COUNTER button is set to UB 0000 HD LP 0008 T amp CTL The DVCPRO HD LP format is selected and the The data and CTL are displayed The time code is format follows the menu item No 020 SYS displayed after the CTL data when the COUNTER FORMAT setting button is set to CTL 0001 HD SP 0009 T amp T The DVCPRO HD format is selected and the The data and time code are displayed format follows the menu item No 020 SYS Notes FORMAT setting Depending on the format used the following 0002 422 displays appear for the modes The 50 422 format is selected Format Display 0003 411 DVCPRO HD LP gt DVCPRO_HD LP The DVCPRO 411 format is selected DVCPRO HD gt DVCPRO_HD 0004 DV D
41. 400 Only adjustments of the setup menu items are performed External encoder remote controller AJ HD1400 Adjustments can be performed from both the external encoder remote controller and setup menus lt Notes gt Use the AJ ER50 as the external encoder remote controller However its VIDEO PHASE and SYNC PHASE controls will not work During menu operations and operations using the PF function operations from the external encoder remote controller cannot be accepted Setting Adjustment item 662 V LEVEL 05 663 C LEVEL ENCODER SEL 664 HUE 665 SETUP LVL LOCAL AJ HD1400 External encoder BOTH remote controller AJ HD1400 AJ HD1400 Only adjustments of the setup menu items are performed External encoder remote controller AJ HD1400 Adjustments can be performed from both the external encoder remote controller and setup menus Notes Use the MT 200 2000 manufactured by Musashi and recommended by Panasonic as the external encoder remote controller However its VIDEO PHASE SYNC PHASE and SC PHASE controls will not work During menu operations and operations using the PF function operations from the external encoder remote controller cannot be accepted Both the HD and SD can be controlled at the same time regardless of the setting of the menu No 06 V LEVEL CTRL 35 Setup menus continued SYSTEM No Item Description of setting No Item Descr
42. 6 CH7 CH8 by selecting menu No 783 AUDIO CH SEL See page 52 The audio level display is switched between the FULL mode and FINE mode using the METER selector button O See page 9 Reference level 20dB AJ HD1400P Reference level 18dB AJ HD1400E d E 1 i 1 at 1 E 1 E 1 E 1 E ES ES ES ES 5m ES 1 E 20 J 1 E 2t 1 j I 1 12 C 1 1 TEJ 1 12 IC L JL 1 E 1 10 1 1 E 1E Sac E 0E Sm n 149 E ums 1E n 1520 E mm 1E n t 25 ES ES 1 30 C E E 1 30 C 1 E 1 L 3L 1 J 3L 1 40 C f 1 40 1 1 E 1 4 1 1 1 E 4 1 1 J EL 1 E 1 J 1 E 7 mm Bl Bh Oa BG Oi Bi Ba FULL mode FINE mode FULL mode FINE mode REMOTE lamp This lamp lights when the CONTROL switch has been set to the REMOTE position Repeat lamp This lights when the repeat play mode has been set Ulamp This lamp lights when UMID information is present on the input signal in EE mode This lamp lights during tape playback when UMID information has been recorded on the tape WIDE lamp This lamp turns on when SQUEEZ is selected in menu No 620 DOWNCON MODE and the
43. 762 AUD RATE CON 765 CUE OUT SEL 781 IN IMP SEL No No No No No 782 CH SEL 783 AUDIO CH SEL 784 MONI SEL INH 880 DIF SPEED No No No No No 882 DIF IN CH No No No No No 883 DIF OUT CH No No No No No 886 DIF CONFIG No No No No No 890 DIF AUD OUT No No No No No 891 DIF DV AUDIO No No No No No 892 DIF SIG CMD No No No No No 894 HD DIF OUT No No No No No 895 50M DIF OUT No No No No No 896 25M DIF OUT No No No No No 899 DIF SUPER No No No No No 2 ON LOAD 04 1 ASSIGN A05 PF2 ASSIGN A06 ASSIGN 34 Setup menus continued Video output signal adjustments The control matrix for the adjustments is shown in the table below This function is not available for IEEE1394 digital output When CMPNT has been selected as the menu item No 650 STYLE setting When 5 has been selected as the menu item No 650 STYLE setting Setting Adjustment item 05 06 653 Y LVL HD 658 Y LVL SD 654 Pb LVL HD 659 Pb LVL SD ENCODER 655 Pr LVL HD 660 Pr LVL SD 656 BK LVL HD 661 BK LVL SD HD LOCAL SD AJ HD1400 AJ HD1400 BOTH External encoder HD remote controller AJ HD1400 AJ HD1400 External encoder BOTH SD AJ HD1400 remote controller AJ HD1400 External encoder External encoder BOTH remote controller remote controller AJ HD1400 AJ HD1400 AJ HD1
44. AUTO selected as the menu 0000 DF item No 503 TCG MODE setting The drop frame DF mode is used 0000 AS amp IN 0001 NDF Regeneration applies during assemble or insert The non drop frame NDF mode is used editing 5121 When the TCG switch of the front panel is set to EXT 0001 ASSEM NE ns es at TC OUT Switches the phase of time code output from the TC Hegeneration applies during assemble editing OUT connector for external LTC input In EE mode 0002 INSRT only Regeneration applies during insert editing 0000 VOUT Note Match the output image At the time of frame by frame shooting the 0001 TC IN operations are equivalent to assemble editing Match the external time code input 507 For selecting the time code to be used when an 513 For selecting how to output the VITC signal which is EXTTCSEL external time code is used VITC OUT _ superimposed onto the output video signal 0000 EXT L 0000 SBC The LTC information of the TIME CODE IN In the playback mode the time code recorded in connector is used the SBC is output 0001 SLTC 0001 VAUX The LTC information added to the serial signals In the playback mode the time code recorded in which are supplied to the HD SDI IN connector is the VAUX area is output B PET Notes The VITC information which is detected by the HD The VITC information added to the serial signals serial input is automatically recorded in the VAUX which ar
45. CH1 CH2 or CH3 CH4 can be selected as the output audio channel With the following setting the signal is not output from the IEEE1394 digital interface When 23 24 25 HD 25 SD 50 or 50 SD is selected in menu No 025 SYTEM FREQ When the unit operates in 60 Hz 24 Hz 20 Precautions for use Connect the interface with another device on a 1 1 basis If the E 92 warning 1394 INITIAL ERROR is displayed either re connect the connecting cable or turn the VTR s power off and back on The AV signals may be disrupted when the power of the connected devices is turned on or off and when the interface cable is connected or disconnected When the input signals are switched or the mode is transferred it may take a few seconds for the system to stabilize Proceed with the recording operation only after the system has stabilized The following situation applies when recording is to be performed by selecting the IEEE1394 digital interface input and it applies with the signals which are output by the IEEE1394 digital interface The audio level control knobs on the front panel do not work The settings in menu No 680 681 695 are ignored and the blanking will not be applied When playback signals other than regular 1x speed playback signals have been input no guarantees are made for the pictures and sound which will be recorded or for the EE type pictures and sound The
46. CH2 Lch Rch These are the output connectors for the analog audio signals It is possible to interlock Lch Rch to the volume control knob for headphones by adjusting menu No 712 MONI OUT appropriately D AUDIO MONITOR connectors These are the audio monitor output connectors These connectors output the monitor selection channels It is possible to interlock these connectors to the volume control knob for headphones by adjusting menu No 712 MONI OUT appropriately REMOTE CONTROL connector An external remote controller is connected here to enable the unit to be operated using an external device Notes Set the LOCAL REMOTE switch to REMOTE The connector satisfies the RS 422A interface standard Pin No Signal Frame Ground Transmit A Receive B Receive Common Transmit Common Transmit B Receive A Frame Ground aj A N Fan motor This is provided to cool off the unit Grips This is the handle for carrying the unit B ENCODER REMOTE connector Connect a connector encoder remote controller when externally adjusting each setting of the video output signal Pin No Signal 1 FRAME GROUND 4 REM G 7 REM X REMOTE CONTROL PROTOCOL RECEIVE 8 REM TX X REMOTE CONTROL PROTOCOL TRANSMIT 14 REM RX Y REMOTE CONTROL PROTOCOL RECEIVE 15 REM TX Y REMOTE CONTROL PROTOCOL TRA
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48. E 228335 1 Displayed menus may vary depending on the settings in menu No 25 SYSTEM FREQ For details refer to Menus which are displayed page 32 DW With SD output SD tape playback or down converted output indicates the factory setting Setup menus continued AUDIO No Item Description of setting No Item Description of setting 701 For setting the reference level of the analog audio 1304 For setting the input signal to be recorded on the CUE input CH1 track aa 0000 4dB CUE 0001 CH1 0001 0 Audio input CH1 signal 0002 20dB 0002 2 0003 60dB Audio input CH2 signal x1 For setting the reference level of the analog audio 0003 CHS Cb v lt CH2 d Audio input signal 0000 4dB 0004 CH4 0001 0dB Audio input CH4 signal 0002 20dB QNS y 0003 60dB Audio input 5 signal 706 For setting the reference level of the analog audio A dio CHO signal CH1 OUTLV output CH1 0007 0000 AdB Audio input CH7 signal 0001 OdB 0008 CH8 0002 20dB Audio input CH8signal 707 For setting the reference level of the analog audio 0009 CH1 2 CH2 OUT LV output CH2 Audio input CH1 CH2 mixed signal 0000 4dB 0010 CH3 4 0001 0 Audio input CH3 CH4 mixed signal 0002 204 0011 5 6 710 For setting the reference level of the analog audio Audio input CH5 CH6 mixed signal MONIL OUT output Lch A
49. EP cannot be selected STEP FWD This setting takes effect only with the SD output 0001 HALF analog composite output and SD SDI output Eu 502 1 2 For setting the position where the VITC signal is to be When STEP FWD is selected the unit is vite pos 2 inserted ss automatically transferred to the standby OFF half 0000 10L 0000 7L loading mode when the unit is left standing in the STOP mode for a total of 30 minutes or 1 minute for 008 18L 008 13L DV or DVCAM tape E ER NS n 402 For setting the cylinder operation in the standby OFF 0010 20L 0015 22L DRUM half loading mode Notes STDBY 0000 OFF The same line as the one selected by menu item The cylinder stops rotating No 501 VITC POS 1 and No 692 UMID POS 0001 ON cannot be selected The cylinder continues to rotate This setting takes effect only with the SD output 403 For setting the operation to be performed in the tape analog composite output and SD SDI output STOP protection mode when the unit is left standing in the 503 For setting the synchronization of the internal time PROTECT STOP status TCG MODE code generator 0000 STEP 0000 SW STEP FWD When the TCG switch on the front panel is set to 0001 HALF REGEN or PRESET the selection is complied STANDBY OFF HALF LOADING 0001 AUTO Note REGEN or PRE is automatically selected When STEP FWD is selected the unit is depending on the operation mode automatically transferred to the standby OFF
50. FREQUENCY 0001 60 24 The field frequency is set to 60 24 Hz lt Note gt The field frequency which is set here takes effect only when there is no input which supports the OUT REF setting If there is an input which supports the setting the field frequency is consistent with the field frequency of input 031 For selecting the video output reference 0000 AUTO QUERER The REF signal HD SD which is input to the REF connector is automatically identified and serves as the reference If no signal is supplied to the REF connector the HD serial input signal serves as the reference If neither the REF input signal nor HD serial input signal is supplied the unit s internal reference is used 0001 INPUT The input signal serves as the reference If this signal is not available the unit s internal reference is used 0002 HD REF The HD REF input signal serves as the reference If this signal is not available the unit s internal reference is used 0003 SD REF The SD REF input signal serves as the reference If this signal is not available the unit s internal reference is used 0004 E AUTO When the editing mode is selected the state is the same as when set to INPUT When any mode other than the editing mode is selected the state is the same as when set to AUTO For details refer to Reference signals page 16 032 1 Select the reference to synchronize the image frames for recording 0000
51. GEN REGEN REGEN PRESET AUTO TC ASSEM PRESET PRESET PRESET PRESET INSRT PRESET REGEN AS amp IN REGEN UB ASSEM REGEN PRESET INSRT PRESET REGEN 4 When menu No 503 TCG MODE is set to AUTO the REGEN and PRESET selection of the TCG switch is disabled 5 When menu 154 AUTO BACK is set to OFF scene to scene continuity will be a normal recording 56 Superimpose screen The control signals time code etc are displayed using abbreviations TV monitor Abbreviations CTL Control signal count value TCR Time code data recorded in the SBC area TCR Time code data recorded in the VAUX area User bit data recorded in the SBC area UBR User bit data recorded in the VAUX area TCG Time code data of the time code generator UBG lt Notes gt e T gt R T R U R or U R is displayed when the data has not been read correctly from the tape When the 23 98 24 Hz 25 Hz HD SD or 50Hz HD SD mode is selected in menu No 25 SYSTEM FREQ indications on the CTL and TCR will be User bit data of the time code generator Characters displayed The background of characters superimposed on the display can be changed using menu No 009 CHARA TYPE TV monitor TV monitor Display position The position of the characters superimposed on the display can be changed using menus No 007 CHARA H POS and No 008 CHARA
52. H2 CH3 CH4 7 CUE CH1 CH2 CH3 CH4 Which signal is currently selected is displayed by the lighting of the L or R lamp on the level meter display Select CH5 8 on the menu No 783 AUDIO CH SEL to monitor CH5 to CH8 Headphone jack and volume control When stereo headphones are connected to the headset jack you can monitor the audio signal through the headphones during recording and playback The headphone volume for output and monitoring output can be adjusted with the volume control knob Whether the monitoring volume is linked to the volume control knob or not can be selected in menu No 712 MONI OUT In independent operation the monitor output is fixed regardless of the position of the volume control knob Also the output volume of the headphones is always linked to the volume control knob Parts and their functions continued Front panel 2 Panasonic LOCAL i i e gr Digital HD Video Cassette Recorder rm FULUFINE SEARCH button INPUT SELECT buttons These buttons are used to switch the video and audio input signals They can also be used to switch the video input signals to the internal reference signal selected as the menu item No 601 VIDEO INT SG setting VIDEO Each time the VIDEO button is pressed the input vi
53. If the plug supplied is not suitable for your socket out let it should be cut off and appropriate one fitted FOR U K ONLY How to replace the fuse 1 Open the fuse compartment with a screwdriver This appliance is supplied with a moulded three pin mains plug for your safety and convenience A 13 amp fuse is fitted 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 ap proved by ASTA or BSI to BS1362 Check for the ASTA mark or the BSI mark on the body of the fuse If the plug contains a removable fuse cover you must en sure 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 lo cal 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 DAN GER OF SEVERE ELECTRICAL SHOCK IF THE CUT OFF PLUG IS INSERTED INTO ANY 13 AMP SOCKET B DO NOT REMOVE PANEL COVERS BY UNSCREWING THEM To reduce the risk of electric shock do not remove the covers No user serviceable parts inside Refer servicing to qualified service personnel indicates safety information Contents Read this first
54. M ELE ay automatically set this unit to the REC PAUSE END Either s or EET as the counter display mode mode It may not operate in any mode other than 1 t COU button aus the REC PAUSE mode After accepting the auto t no w ISSO th END T t appears angie stop this unit changes to the REC PAUSE mode Spe Selves as Me pont When this unit is recording in normal operation the 163 For setting what images are to be output while the AUTO REC function is not available REPT MODE tape returns to the BEGIN point in the repeat playback mode 0000 FREEZE 1 Displayed menus may vary depending on the settings in The tape returns to the BEGIN point with the image menu No 25 SYSTEM FREQ For details refer to played back at the END point still frozen Menus which are displayed page 32 0001 BLACK The tape returns to the BEGIN point while the Our camera recorder Recording format and Recording Mark screen remains black 0002 MENU Recording The tape returns to the BEGIN point following the Model Recording format Mark TYPE Remarks the settings in menu No 140 OUTPUT Note AJ HDC27F H 720 over 60 TYPE1 If the tape end is set as the END point when AJ HDX400 1080 59 94i 2 AD ccs e ra the playback image will not be 7 2 Set the END point to a place within the range where AJ HDX400E 1080 50i m It is possible to images are recorded 1080 25p over 50i 2 Switch between 180 For setting the type of ba
55. M cassettes Tapes capable of up to 33 minutes of recording or playback AJ HP33EMG for AJ HD1400E L cassettes Tapes capable of up to 64 minutes of recording or playback AJ HP64ELG for AJ HD1400P and AJ HD1400E Connections Example of connections with an editing controller Recorder AV monitor Analog composite signals _ _ _ _ 3 Audio monitor signals U To REMOTE CONTROL connector AV monitor Remote signals Video input signals Audio input signals Video monitor signals Audio monitor s gi Editing controller Reference signal n 1 AG A850 etc AV switcher generator o T 5 5 l o E 2 5 8 o 5 3 I o 9 2 2 5 S 1 gt 4 2 S 7 7 5 iz 2 as 2 2 5 o 2 x 5 19 To REMOTE CONTROL To REMOTE CONTROL 5 a 12 connector connector Y Reference signal ee Source unit Source unit g m a
56. MENU MAIN NO SYSTEM BASIC OPERATION INTERFACE EDIT TAPE PROTECT TIME CODE VIDEO AUDIO SETUP MENU SET OK YES lt PLAY gt NO lt STOP gt V J Returning to the factory settings 2 Incline the joystick up and down to select the main menu item The cursor for the main menu items on the select screen moves up and down and the names of main menu items are displayed on the counter display Incline the joystick toward the right to move the cursor on the settings screen to each item The settings screen for each item is displayed on the video monitor and the item number in the counter display will flash When the FF button is pressed for about 1 5 seconds the item name will be displayed in the counter display When the FF button is pressed for about 1 5 seconds again the display returns to the item number In order to return to the SETUP MENU MAIN screen incline the joystick toward the left Incline the joystick up and down to select the item to change the setting The cursor on the select screen moves up and down and the item number flashes on the counter display 1 Press the MENU button A select screen for the major menu items is displayed on the video monitor and the names of the major menu items are displayed in the counter display Press the RESET button The unit is now set to the default setting mode and the default setting screen now appears on the video monitor
57. NSMIT HD SERIAL COMPONENT AUDIO VIDEO IN OUT connector These are input output connectors for the HD digital component audio video signal conforming to the SMPTE 292M 296M or 299M standard SD SERIAL COMPONENT AUDIO VIDEO OUT connector These are output connectors for the digital component audio video signal conforming to the SMPTE 259M C 272M A standard They are output during DVCPROS50 DVCPRO DV or DVCAM interchangeable playback or when signals are down converted and output Note When in 23 98 24 Hz mode SD SDI output the system phase of analog composite video output may change to match the phase of HD SDI output when tape speed is at the standard rate 15 Parts and their functions continued IEEE1394 digital input output connector This unit is capable of input and output through a digital interface conforming to the IEEE1394 standard Use 6 pin connectors Does not support bus power Reference signals During tape playback the video output reference signals are as shown in the table below In the 59 94 Hz 60 Hz or 50 Hz mode Input signals Menu item No 031 REF IN INPUT AUTO HD REF SD REF INPUT Input HD_REF_IN HD_REF_IN Internal SD INPUT HD_REF_IN 5 Not input HD_REF_IN HD_REF_IN Internal SD Internal HD Input SD_REF_IN Internal HD SD_REF_IN INPUT SD_REF_IN Not input SD_REF_IN Internal HD SD_REF_IN Internal SD None Input INPUT Int
58. PAUSE button together activates the auto back function enabling the next image to follow on from the last image with no disruptions in the continuity On screen menu settings Highly detailed and individualized function settings can be performed on screen Time code The unit is equipped with a built in time code generator time code reader TCG TCR Since time code signals can also be input from an external device regeneration to an external time code is possible Since the backup function using a backup battery is incorporated in the TCG time code generator time codes during free run operations are retained even if the power of the unit is turned off Joystick and variable speed playback The unit is equipped with a joystick stick controller for use of the search function during variable speed playback In addition the joystick allows convenient setting of the onscreen menu time code generator PF Programmable Function button The unit is equipped with three PF buttons Selecting the three most frequently used setup menus the menu settings can be changed with the buttons on the front panel UMID information recording and playback This unit supports the recording playback of UMID Unique Material Identifier information in the SMPTE 330M standard UMID information can be confirmed with the diagnostic menu VTRs that do not support the recording playback of UMID information will not playback UMID information correctly
59. Panasonic Operating Instructions Digital HD Video Cassette Recorder weno AUD LIAE Before operating this product please read the instructions carefully and save this manual for future use FO606T 1086 F D ENGLISH Printed in Japan VQTOX83 1 Read this first For AJ HD1400P and AJ HD1400E APPARATUS MUST BE GROUNDED To ensure safe operation the three pin plug must be inserted only into a standard three pin power outlet which is effectively grounded through normal house hold wiring Extension cords used with the equipment must be three core and be correctly wired to provide connec tion to the ground Incorrectly wired extension cords can be extremely hazardous The fact that the equipment operates satisfactorily 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 please consult a qualified electrician CAUTION THE AC RECEPTACLE MAINS SOCKET OUTLET SHALL BE INSTALLED NEAR THE EQUIPMENT AND SHALL BE EASILY ACCESSIBLE TO COMPLETELY DISCONNECT THIS EQUIPMENT FROM THE AC MAINS DISCONNECT THE POWER CORD PLUG FROM THE AC RECEPTACLE CAUTIONS In order to maintain adequate ventilation do not install or place this unit in a bookcase built in cabinet or any other confined space To prevent risk of electric shock o
60. TC UB mode while holding down the TC PRESET button the generator is reset TC PRESET PF3 button This button is used to set the TC or UB values B MENU DIAG button When the connector that is selected in menu No 005 SUPER is used When this button is pressed the setup menus are displayed on the TV monitor and the setup menu numbers are displayed on the unit s display panel When it is pressed again the setup menu settings are exited and the original status is restored When the button is pressed while holding down the PF button the VTR information is displayed When it is pressed again the original display is restored The VTR information consists of the WARNING HOURS METER UMID INFO and DIF STATUS 1 2 information The SEARCH button is used to switch the displays between these kinds of information Descriptions of the warnings are displayed on the WARNING screen The deck s serial number poweron time drum rotation time tape travel time number of loading times number of power on off times etc are displayed on the HOURS METER screen The UMID Unique Material Identifier information is displayed on the UMID INFO screen The IEEE1394 digital interface information is displayed on the DIF STATUS 1 2 screen TCG switch REGEN The internal time code generator is synchronized with the time code which the time code reader has read from the tape The signal that is to be used for regeneration is selected using
61. U the jr SD REF output signals The information will not be displayed when 2L or R TTL is set and TIME is selected as the menu item The HD signals are output at a phase advanced by No 006 DISPLAY SEL setting 90H from the SD output signals When the SD REF signal is input the REF input 005 For setting the superimposing of the displays onto and SD output are in phase and when the HD REF SUPER various connectors signal is input the REF input and HD output are 0000 The displays are superimposed onto none of the lt Notes gt output connectors The audio signals and TC signal are output in 0001 CMPST phase with the HD output The displays are superimposed onto the analog With the 720p format there is a phase difference of composite output 120H between them 0002 CMPNT 1 Displayed menus may vary depending on the settings in menu No 25 SYSTEM FREQ For details refer to Menus which are displayed page 32 The displays are superimposed onto the HD analog component output 0003 SDSDI The displays are superimposed onto SD SDI OUT 0004 HDSDI The displays are superimposed onto HD SDI OUT 0005 CPS amp SD The displays are superimposed onto the analog composite output and SD SDI OUT 0006 CPN amp HD The displays are superimposed onto the HD analog component output and HD SDI OUT lt Notes gt The information will not be dis
62. UTPUT is set to FRZMODE transferred from playback images to standby OFF SEL SEL half loading mode or EJECT mode 0000 SIFIR 0000 DIS The mode changes to the EE state when this item The video output is muted is set to STOP FF or REW 0001 STBOFF 0001 STOP When the standby OFF half loading mode is The mode changes to the EE state only when this established the image played back at that moment is set to STOP is frozen and output 106 For setting the output conditions of video images and 0002 SOF amp EJ EJECTEE voice when ejecting the tape When in the STANDBY OFF mode and the EJECT SEL 0000 EE mode the image played back at that moment is Both the video and audio signals are always output frozen and output in the EE electric modulation to electric playback lt Notes gt mode regardless of the setting of the menu No 140 The frozen status will be according to the settings OUTPUT in menu No 604 FREEZE SEL 0001 BLACK the EJECT mode the frozen image will be The output status differs according to the setting of output only when setup No 106 EJECT EE is the 1 the menu No 140 OUTPUT BLACK or 2 GRAY setting EE signals are output in the EE mode 114 For setting the operation of the REC INHIBIT lamp when TAPE BLACK is output for the video and the REC INH the cassette is set to the erasure prevention status audio is muted LAMP 0000 LIGHT 0002 GRAY The lamp lights The output status differs
63. VCPRO50 5 DVCPRO 50 The DV format is selected DVCPRO DVCPRO 0005 DVCAM DV gt DV The DVCAM format is selected DVCAM gt DVCAM When T amp S amp M is selected as the item setting an s error message is superimposed onto display 1 Displayed menus may vary depending on the settings in when a warning or error occurs menu No 25 SYSTEM FREQ For details refer to REC TIME and REC DATE are displayed only Menus which are displayed page 32 during DV or DVCAM playback The operation mode is displayed with the DVCPRO HD LP Not DVCPRO HD DVCPROSO or DVCPRO format COM 007 For setting the horizontal position at which the When the signal format to be output is set to other than CHARA superimposed characters are to be displayed DVCPRO HD and an external device is connected to the DV H POS 0000 0 connector the following settings are recommended Menu No 022 PB FORMAT 0006 8 MANUAL 0037 37 Menu No 023 FORMAT SEL lt Note gt Format of the tape that is inserted in the unit Press the joystick and tilt up down and right left to set the character position indicates the factory setting 008 For setting the vertical position at which the CHARA superimposed characters are to be displayed V POS 0000 0 Setup menus continued BASIC continued No Item Description of setting 030 For setting the field frequency HD 0000 59 23 The field frequency is set to 59 94 23 98 Hz
64. according to the setting of 0001 FLASH the menu No 140 OUTPUT The lamp flashes EE The signals are output in the EE mode Note TAPE GRAY is output for the video and the audio When the REC INHIBIT switch on the front panel is set is muted to ON the REC INHIBIT lamp lights at all times Note regardless of what setting is selected for this menu item When 23 24 mode 25 HD SD mode or 50 HD SD mode is selected in menu No 25 SYSTEM i FREQ BLACK is output if EE is selected 1 Displayed menus may vary depending on the settings in 40 menu No 25 SYSTEM FREQ For details refer to Menus which are displayed page 32 indicates the factory setting Setup menus continued OPERATION continued No Item Description of setting No Item Description of setting 1157 For setting whether to restrict the operation of the 152 For setting the unit s operation when condensation EJECT SW EJECT button on the front panel HUMID OPE has formed INH 0000 REC 0000 Operation is inhibited while the unit is in the The unit does not operate when condensation has recording mode formed 0001 OFF 0001 ON The EJECT button can be operated in all operation It operates even when condensation has formed modes but no guarantees are made that the operation will 1187 For selecting whether to enable or disable recording be trouble f
65. als are output in phase with the REF input Internal HD With HD tape playback as the reference operation uses a 74 MHz clock signal in the free run mode Internal SD With SD tape playback as the reference operation uses a 4fsc clock signal in the free run mode 16 Reference frequencies During tape playback the video output reference frequencies are as shown in the table below In the 59 94 Hz 60 Hz or 60 Hz mode Input signals Menu item No 031 REF_IN INPUT AUTO HD_REF SD_REF INPUT Complies with Complies with Complies with Input HD REF IN HD REF IN 59 94Hz INPUT frequenc f frequenc HD_REF_IN So requency quency Complies with Complies with Complies with Not input HD REF IN HD REF IN 59 94Hz menu item No 030 frequency frequency frequency Complies with Complies with Input 59 94Hz menu item No 030 59 94Hz INPUT frequency frequency D_REF_IN PS a Complies with Complies with Not input 59 94Hz menu item No 030 59 94Hz menu item No 030 frequency frequency Complies with Complies with Complies with Input INPUT menu item No 030 59 94Hz INPUT None frequency frequency frequency Complies with Complies with Complies with Not input menu item No 030 menu item No 030 59 94Hz menu item No 030 frequency frequency frequency lt Notes gt During SD tape playback operation is not possible in the 60 Hz mode When the HD SDI output signals are output at 60 Hz 24 Hz the SD SDI
66. ashes on the display gain This appears when the automatic reel and capstan rotation M FG ERROR adjustment which is performed in the EJECT mode has not been pu 19 ORF STOP carried out properly when the unit s power was switched on gain E 51 If the take up reel rotates without engaging for a specific period of FRONT LOAD time during the start or end processing operation while loading is ERROR underway half position this error number flashes on the display gain E 52 If the take up reel fails to take up the tape while the tape is traveling W UP REEL NOT in the state where the total amount of the tape has not yet been Set the POWER switch to OFF STOP detected after the cassette was inserted this error number flashes and then to ON again ROTA on the display If there is an abnormally large discrepancy between the amount of f tape taken up by the take up reel and the amount of tape supplied U ERROR by the supply reel while the tape is traveling after the total amount of E e OORE STOP the tape begins to be detected this error number flashes on the gain display 62 Error messages continued Error messages continued Monitor display Description Corrective action vin operation E 55 If the tape has not been taken up during unloading this error Set the POWER switch to OFF STOP UNLOAD ERROR
67. black level of the HD SDI or HD Selected da th menu tem No 650 setting BK LVL analog component output 664 For adjusting the chroma phase of the HD SDI 50 10 0 analog component output SD SDI output and analog AJ HD1400P Composite output Approx 30 to 30 150 0 0 0000 31 0 250 100 aa HD1 4008 952 00 Note This setting takes effect when CMPNT has been 0124 31 0 selected as the menu item No 650 setting lt Notes gt 658 For adjusting the Y level of the SD SDI output and E ui ar has been YLVL analog composite output co to 0 dB to 3 dB scleclen as MMe menu ESTE No sening p 0000 0 0 If 50 Hz mode or 25 Hz mode has been selected as SD the system menu item No 25 SYSTEM FREQ nd setting 1000 100 0 The HD SDI output cannot be adjusted 1413 141 3 The SD SDI output and VIDEO output can be lt Note gt PT adjusted only when an SD format tape is being gt 5 played back or when cross convert has been Bos 2 i effect a EC has been selected in the menu item No 630 BEIGEIQU Nem NO 650 sStting 1080i HD OUT and No 631 720p gt HD_OUT 659 For adjusting the PB level of the SD SDI output and Ph pet 7 da output se eee 1 Displayed menus may vary depending on the settings in SD menu No 25 SYSTEM FREQ For details refer to 1000 100 0 Menus which are displayed page 32 PU UP With HD output HD tape playback
68. case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense Warning To assure continued FCC emission limit compliance the user must use only shielded interface cables when connecting to external units Also any unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment could void the user s authority to operate it CAUTION This apparatus can be operated at a voltage in the range of 100 240 V AC Voltages other than 120 V are not intended for U S A and Canada CAUTION Operation at a voltage other than 120 V AC may require the use of a different AC plug Please contact either a local or foreign Panasonic authorized service center for assistance in selecting an alternate AC plug indicates safety information For USA California Only See www dtsc ca gov hazardouswaste perchlorate This product contains a CR Coin Cell Lithium Battery whichcontains Perchlorate Material special handling may apply Read this first continued For AJ HD1400E 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 FOR U K ONLY Not to be used in the U K
69. cassette is to be used Note that inserting a mini DV or DVCAM cassette without the use of a cassette adapter will cause malfunctioning Also note that long duration mini DV cassettes 80 minutes in the standard mode and 120 minutes in the LP mode cannot be used t is not possible to play back tapes which have been recorded in the LP mode When editing material recorded on a consumer use DV or DVCAM cassette first record the material on a DVCPRO tape or other tape used by VTRs for broadcast applications The maximum transport speed of a mini DV or DVCAM cassette tape is 32x The images may be subject to disturbance during the slow motion playback of consumer use DV and DVCAM cassette tapes From the perspective of protecting consumer use DV and DVCAM cassette tapes minimize the number of times the tapes are cued up at the same locations as much as possible When consumer use DV and DVCAM cassette tapes are used the maximum time for STILL TIMER is set to 10 seconds It is recommended that tapes bearing the Panasonic brand be used as the consumer use DV tapes 18 Notes on cassette insertion Set the cassette level with the cassette slit and insert straight Do not put your hand in the cassette slit Insert an M cassette between the left right M cassette guides f the cassette slit is exposed to the strong direct rays of the sun a malfunction in the tape travel may occur
70. dapter CONTROL REC INHIBIT 2 4 LOCAL m OFF ON Digital HD Video Cassette Recorder AJ 1 9 NPUSH METER 41 SHTLISLOW PAUSE PLAY REC SEL lm u REW HEADPHONES RUE E SELECT x 4 CH NES in neser ser wewu iugis lee m 3 CINEINNIINN 17 Setting method using the on screen menus 5 Incline the joystick right and left while pressing the SEARCH button at the changing position The set value on the settings screen and the set value in the counter display flash the value changes each time the joystick is inclined right and left When the set value is displayed return the joystick In order to return the set value to the factory settings press the RESET button while pressing the SEARCH button To change the other items repeat the process 4 5 and 6 Press the MENU button When the set value is not changed the display of the menu screen disappears When the set value is changed a confirmation screen will be displayed Press the PLAY button to save the changes of the set value Press the STOP button to cancel the change of the set 1 Press the MENU button value SETUP MENU MAIN is displayed on the video monitor and the names of the main menu items are displayed in the counter display a 00 000 100 200 300 400 500 600 700 SETUP
71. de signal cannot be read the time code is automatically interpolated by the CTL signal The display appears as shown below 00 01 04 07 When the time code signal cannot be read an asterix is displayed 11 8field 2 4 field The colon between the seconds and frames changes to a period during drop frame mode 55 Time code user bits continued Time code when power is not supplied Even if the power is not supplied the time code generator operates for many hours about 1 year by using the backup feature And the accuracy when power is not supplied is about 30 seconds a month lt Notes gt When the time code generator advances regardless of the operation mode the backup function is enabled When the TCG switch in the front panel is set to PRESET and the menu No 504 RUN MODE is set to FREE When the TCG switch in the front panel is set to EXT and the external time code input set in menu No 507 EXT TC SEL is disconnected from the connector on the rear panel When the settings in menu No 25 SYSTEM FERQ are revised the advanced data will be cleared Timecodes recorded by this product Tea switch Menu Selected video Recorded timecode No 507 EXT TC SEL input signal SBC area VAUX area Timecode on IEEE1394 digital INT REGEN u 1394 Internal TCG value input VAUX area PRESET Refer to the foll
72. de with 43 Setup menus continued EDIT No Item Description of setting No Item Description of setting xi For selecting whether to perform simultaneous 1 As with menu item No 320 the VTR s edit 302 16 323 CONFI EDIT playback during editing EDIT presets are set to ON or OFF following the analog 0000 OFF audio signals specified by the controller RPLCE4 Simultaneous playback is not performed 0000 N DEF 0001 ON Not set Simultaneous playback is performed 0001 CH1 303 For selecting how to connect the digital audio edit IN mu dice ed edit presets are followed oints AUD EDIT IN The analog CH2 edit presets are followed Cut processing 0003 1 2 0001 FADE The analog CH1 or CH2 edit presets are followed V fade processing 3241 As with menu item No 320 the VTR s CUE edit 3047 For selecting how to connect the digital audio edit EDIT ARE ibo to EE E the analog AUD EDIT OUT points RPLCEC m dri elu ied by the controller OUT 0000 CUT nC Cut processing 0001 0001 FADE TuS d edit presets are followed 307 For selecting the VTR s mode upon completion of the The analog CH2 edit presets are followed AFTER CUE TR 0003 CH142 at Th H1 H2 edit t UP The VTR is set to the STOP mode e analog CH1 or CH2 edit presets are followed 0001 STILL The VTR is set to the still picture SHTL STILL 1 Displayed menus
73. deo signal selection is switched in the order of HD SDI 1394 SG When SG has been selected the signal is switched to the internal reference signal selected as the menu item No 601 VIDEO INT SG setting AUDIO Each time the AUDIO button is pressed the input audio signal selection is switched in the order of HD SDI SG ANALOG lt Notes gt t is possible to inhibit the input switch operations video and audio of the INPUT SELECT buttons using menu item No 190 V IN SEL INH and item No 191 A IN SEL INH The audio input signal cannot be switched to 1394 independently The audio signal can be switched to 1394 only when the video signal is switched to 1394 by interlocking Since the audio input signal at this time is fixed to 1394 it cannot be switched to another input signal PF button When this button is pressed buttons to function as the PF1 PF2 and PF3 buttons respectively When it is pressed again before another button is pressed these modes are canceled When this button is pressed together with the MENU DIAG button the DIAG screen is displayed COUNTER PF1 button 10 Each time this button is pressed the counter display on the display panel changes by one step in the following sequence CTL TC UB REM RESET PF2 button When this button is pressed in the CTL mode the counter display is reset to 00 00 00 00 When it is pressed in the
74. digits to change flashing The frame digits cannot be selected 00 is always displayed for these digits When the joystick is now inclined upward or downward the value of the digits changes The counter display is reset to 00 00 00 00 when the RESET button is pressed After the settings have been completed press the joystick 7 Press the MENU button lt Note gt The settings for the BEGIN and END points are not stored in user default Even if the factory settings and or the user defaults are loaded the settings for the BEGIN and END points are not revised For user defaults refer to Setup initial settings page 27 Setting the repeat playback mode 1 Press the MENU button 2 Select menu item No 160 MEMORY MODE and select the repeat playback mode Item setting Description of operation OFF Normal operation When the tape is fast forwarded or M STOP rewound it stops near the BEGIN point When the tape is played as far as the REPT1 END point it is rewound to the BEGIN point where it stops When the tape is played as far as the CONT END point it is rewound to the BEGIN point and played and this sequence of operations is repeated 3 Press the MENU button A confirmation screen now appears The settings are stored in the memory if the PLAY button is now pressed Notes The picture quality deteriorates when repeat playback is initiated for the same tape over and ove
75. down conversion output is set to wide screen or when wide screen information is recorded on tape when an SD tape is played back GAMMA lamp This lamp lights when GAMMA function is selected in menu No 693 GAMMA SEL 12 d 17 ait Be COMP lamp This lamp turns on when DARK is selected in menu No 693 COMP MODE 6 SYSTEM FREQ display screen Displays the selections of menu No 25 SYSTEM FREQ C VFR Variable Frame Rate lamp This lamp lights when a tape 24 25 50PsF from a variable frame rate camera is played back after selecting the frame rate converter and when conversion is performed normally If the tape and selected frame rate conversion function for play back do not match the lamp flashes on and off Select the frame rate conversion function in menu No 25 SYSTEM FREQ See page 37 Format displays The recording format and the format DVCPRO HD 1080i DVCPRO HD 720P DVCPRO 50 DVCPRO DV DVCAM of the tape inserted in the unit are displayed here INPUT SELECT display area The characters corresponding to the selected input signals light up in this area With the exception of analog audio signals flashing appears in this area if the selected input signals are not available VIDEO HDSDI serial digital video signals 1394 IEEE1394 digital signals SG Internal reference signal AUDIO HDSDI serial digital audio signals 1394 IEEE1394 digital signals SG Internal reference signal
76. e AV C command of the 9 pin REMOTE REMOTE of HD SDI IEEE1394 Playback formats and output formats Playback format Output format DVCPRO HD LP DVCPRO HD DVCPRO HD DVCPROSO0 DV DVCPRO50 DVCPROS50 DV DVCPRO DVCPRO DV DV DVCAM DV In case of EE and REC modes Select a value other than 1394 with the INPUT SELECT button on the front panel DVCPRO HD lt Note gt When any of the settings below is established no signals will be output from the IEEE1394 digital interface When 60 24 is selected as the menu item No 030 HD FREQUENCY setting When 23 24 25 HD 25 SD 50 HD or 50 SD is selected in menu item No 025 SYSTEM FREQ Parts and their functions Front panel 1 po yer 5 D C CONTROL REC NiIBIT 21 2 zu qe Da Digital HD Video Cassette Recorder POWER switch B Cassette insertion slot See page 18 amp EJECT button When this button is pressed the tape is unloaded and the cassette is ejected automatically a few seconds later When CTL display has been selected for the counter display the display is reset To enable or disable the EJECT button operation during recording use menu No 115 EJECT SW INH
77. e code of he Operaio INVALID TC SIG This warning appears only during recording operations 1 continues In such cases the internally generated time code is recorded E 14 This appears when the signals supplied to the IEEE1394 Operation NO MATCH SIG digital interface are at variance from the system format Check the input signal 1 which is set by this unit continues _ This appears when the fan motor has shut down SN STOP The power automatically turns off if 5 minutes pass with 2 the TanforJor ign pata the fan stopped This appears when a blank section lasting for more than one second on the tape has been detected during playback Check the tape It is possible E 09 A blank section is identified as such when all the following that an unrecorded tape has Operation NO RF conditions are met continues There are no output signals from any of the heads The playback data cannot be read There is no CTL signal DV DVCAM tapes excluded been loaded 1 This error message always appears in the EE mode In such a case black signals are recorded as the video signals and the audio signals are muted 2 This error message always appears in the EE mode In such a case the audio signals are muted 8 This error message always appears in the EE mode In such a case the time code of the time code generator inside this unit is recorded as the time code signal 61 Error
78. e supplied to the HD SDI IN connector is area when the images are recorded used When 23 24 25 HD 25 SD 5O HD or Note 50 SD is selected as the menu item No 25 When selecting 1394 with the INPUT VIDEO switch SYSTEM FREQ setting and VAUX is selected as on the front panel the time code input to IEEE1394 the VITC OUT setting the time code which is digital input output connector is used output may not be continuous The VITC information will not be superimposed onto a F lecti hether t the VITC the video signal output when recording is performed 514 ie se En T HD S or the EE mode is established The LTC information HD EMBD Tio Ee SOT Output and VITC information are not superimposed onto the VITC The VITC inf tioni t d HD serial output signals TA e one ion is not superimposed 508 1 For setting the usage status for the user bits of the The information is superimposed BINARY GP Ha coge by TCG 515 1 For selecting whether to superimpose the LTC No character set specified HD EMBD information onto the HD serial output 0001 001 LTC mU E EEE A 8 bit character set complying with the ISO646 and 1502022 LTC i e tion i d 0002 010 e information is superimposed Undefined 003 1 Displayed menus may vary depending on the settings in a menu No 25 SYSTEM FREQ F
79. e tape is to be displayed in increments of hours minutes seconds and frames The time code is written in the sub code area data area of the helical track The VTR s playback speed can be read from the stop mode to slow motion playback up to high speed play approx 50 a normal speed approx 100 a when using DVCPRO tape The time code values are indicated using the display and superimpose functions TCR 00 07 04 24 T Hours Minutes Seconds Frames User bits User bits refers to the 32 bit 8 digit data frame among the time code signals which has been released to users It enables operator numbers values to be recorded The alphanumeric characters which can be used for the user bits are the figures O to 9 and the letters A to F Setting the internal time code 1 Setthe VTR to stop mode 2 Select TC using the COUNTER button J Set the run mode for the time code generator using menu No 504 RUN MODE REC The internal time code generator is advanced during recording FREE When the power is on the internal time code generator is advanced regardless of the operation mode 4 Set TCG switch to REGEN mode REGEN In this mode the continuity of the original time code is maintained A more detailed setting can be performed using menu No 505 TCG REGEN PRESET In this mode recording is commenced from the value which was set by the TC PRESET button 5 To preset the time code or user bit take t
80. ed DVCPROP 420p DC AUTO follows the menu item or DVCAM format is No 023 FORMAL SEL detected automatically setting However if DV or DVCAM is selected operation proceeds as if HD LP is selected Notes When the tape is ejected the format follows the one selected by menu item No 020 SYS FORMAT setting DVCPRO P playback is not possible 39 Setup menus continued OPERATION No Item Description of setting No Item Description of setting 100 To set the transition method to search mode stick 1074 For setting the HD SDI and HD analog component SEARCH operation EE MODE output signals in EE mode when HD SDI input is ENA 0000 STICK SEL selected Shift to the search mode when the SEARCH button 0000 NORMAL is pressed or when the stick is operated Signals delayed by the time taken by internal signal 0001 KEY processing are output Do not shift to the search mode unless the 0001 THRU SEARCH button is pressed Signal processing is not undertaken internally and 101 For setting the maximum speed in the shuttle mode the signals are output without delay at their original SHTLMAX 0000 8 4 timing 8 4x normal speed Notes 0001 X16 The superimposed information is not displayed 7 16x normal speed when THRU is used as the setting 0002 X32 When 1394 or SG is selected for the input signal in 32x normal speed edit mode internal signal is selected forcibly
81. ed by field basis menu No 25 SYSTEM FREQ For details refer to 0001 FRAME Menus which are displayed page 32 The images are processed by frame basis Note au i indicates the factory setting When FRAME has been selected the resolution is improved but the images may flicker 6204 For setting the image processing during down DOWNCON MODE 0000 FIT V Side cut mode 0001 FIT H Letter box mode 0002 FIT HV Squeeze mode 47 Setup menus continued VIDEO continued 48 indicates the factory setting No Item Description of setting No Item Description of setting 651 For setting the axis of revolution for the chroma phase 660 For adjusting the PR level of the SD SDI output and adjustment of the SD SDI output and analog Pr LVL analog composite output co to 0 dB to 3 dB composite output 0000 0 0 ite output DW 0 SDyP 00 Pb Pr 50 The axis rotates in a perfect circle on the SDI 1000 100 0 component style vectorscope 0001 UV 1413 141 3 The axis rotates in a perfect circle on the analog lt Note gt composite style vectorscope This setting takes effect when CMPNT has been 653 For adjusting the Y level of the HD SDI or HD analog selected as the menu item No 650 setting Y LVL component output 661 For adjusting the black level of the SD SDI out
82. ernal HD Internal SD INPUT Not input Internal HD Internal HD Internal SD Internal HD 1 If 1394 or INT SG internal standard signal is selected for the video input signal the video output reference signal will always be Internal HD lt Notes gt When E AUTO is selected in menu No 031 OUT REF the unit operates as if INPUT is selected edit mode or AUTO is selected in modes other than the edit mode When using the SD HD up converter and HD HD cross converter input the HD tri level sync signal that supports the HD output format in order to initiate operation using HD REF IN In the 23 98 Hz 24 Hz mode Input signals REF IN HD REF IN HD REF IN None Internal HD In the 25 Hz HD 25 Hz SD 50 Hz HD or 50 Hz SD mode Input signals Menu item No 031 REF IN AUTO HD REF SD REF INPUT HD REF IN HD REF IN HD REF IN Internal SD Internal HD SD REF IN SD REF IN Internal HD SD REF IN Internal HD None Internal HD Internal HD Internal SD Internal HD Notes In the 25 Hz HD or 50 Hz HD mode black signals are output from the SD SDI output and analog composite output connectors In the 25 Hz SD or 50 Hz SD mode black signals are output from the HD SDI output and analog component output connectors All the HD SDI output SD SDI output video output analog component output audio output and TC output sign
83. es POS 1 and No 502 VITC POS 2 settings cannot When setting MANU if the STOP button is be selected for this item pressed the screen shifts to the sub screen and The default settings are not restored even if the the ON OFF setting for each line can be adjusted RESET button is pressed while holding down the Press the STOP button again to return to the main SEARCH button Screen Metadata recorded on the tape will be output giving Lines that are selected as being blanked in this UMID information first priority When metadata is menu item are similarly blanked before being up output set to a line other than the original converted when replaying the SD tape multiplexed line or select BLANK Sub screen 59 60 Hz mode 693 This selects gamma correction GAMMA SEL 0000 OFF 00 0000 BLANK Gamma correction is not carried out LINE 108273 Forced blanking 00001 GAMMA 0001 THRU This corrects video images shot with the cine 12 No blanking gamma FilmREC mode of the Varicam to images LINE 228285 of film quality equivalent to Telecine 5 of HD Gamma Corrector in AJ GBX27G Sub screen 50 Hz mode 0002 ducis 00 0000 BLANK This corrects video images shot with the cine LINE Forced blanking gamma FilmREC mode of the Varicam to images 78320 0001 THRU of film quality equivalent to Telecine 6 of HD No blanking Gamma Corrector in AJ GBX27G 0003 GAMMA3 15 This converts video images shot with the cine LIN
84. ess the PAUSE button and then the REC button to move to the REC PAUSE mode The tape cues up to the stopping point of the recording and stops 5 to 10 frames before the stopping point 24 lt Notes gt n the backup operation only the time codes of the last event recorded with pause are stored Even if the recording is stopped by pressing the STOP button the stopping point of the recording is backed up Cueing up from a portion where nothing is recorded cannot be executed properly if the FF REW button is pressed during the cue up operation the unit moves to the ordinary search mode When the power is turned off backup data stored when starting the recording and completing the recording will be cleared Repeat playback Setting the BEGIN and END points 1 2 6 Press the MENU button Select menu item No 161 CTL TC BGN or No 162 END and tilt the joystick right left while pressing the SEARCH button By operating the joystick the user can choose whether or to set the BEGIN and END points appears on the display when the points are not set If repeat playback is initiated in this state the tape start will serve as the BEGIN point and the tape end will serve as the END point Press the joystick while the setting is displayed The changed digits flash on the display Select TC or CTL using the COUNTER button Incline the joystick to the left or right and select the
85. etected this error number flashes on the display gain E 71 CAP TENSION If abnormal tension at the supply side is detected in the capstan Set the POWER switch to OFF STOP mode the error number flashes on the display and then to ON again ERROR auc If abnormal tension at the supply side is detected in the reel mode Set the POWER switch to OFF REFL TENSION the error number flashes on the display and then to again RIOR ERROR E 73 SA If the take up reel motor has rotated in the reverse direction this Set the POWER switch to OFF REEL OR error number flashes on the displa and then to ON again STOF UNMATCH p ay E If excess torque being applied to the cylinder motor is detected this Set the POWER switch to OFF DRUM TORQUE error number flashes on the display i and then to ON again SIOP ERROR If a problem has been encountered in communication between the 78 2 3 Set the POWER switch to OFF servo microcomputer and mechanism relay board this error number STOP M IF COMM ERROR flashes on the display anatomic ON Check the output voltage of the E bA This appears when the input DC voltage has dropped below the 2 BATTERY undercut voltage equipment supplying DC STOP power lt Note gt Consult your dealer if the error message display persists even after the unit has been restarted 63 Emergency eject Procedure to ejecting the tape manually in an emergency If the cassette tape
86. following situation applies when the video input selection has been set as the IEEE1394 digital interface The SDI signals the analog video output signals and time code output signals become irregular in the EE mode Do not use these signals for recording purposes The teletext signals and other signals superimposed onto the video output signals also become irregular During SLOW STILL playback unprocessed video and audio signals are output as the IEEE1394 digital interface output When these video and audio signals are monitored using another device they may differ from the video and audio signals played back by this unit When the equipment for non linear editing is connected to this unit do not start any other application program than software for the non linear edit Non linear editing equipment may garble the output video picture Be absolutely sure not to defeat the following safeguards when connecting the IEEE1394 cable 1 Ensure that the unit and all devices to be connected are grounded or connected to a common ground If the equipment cannot be grounded first turn off the power of all the connected devices and then disconnect and re connect the IEEE1394 cable 2 When connecting the unit to a device equipped with a 4 pin connector connect the unit s connector 6 pin type first 3 When making a connection to a PC equipped with a 6 pin connector connect the 1394 cable so that it mates properly with the
87. half When editing including a chained shot loading mode when the unit is left standing in the REGEN is selected STOP mode for a total of 30 minutes or 1 minute Other than the above PRE is selected for DV or DVCAM tape 504 For setting the operation mode in which the internal RUN MODE time code generator runs 2 indicates the factory setting 0000 The generator runs only while recording is progress 0001 FREE The generator runs while the power is on regardless of the unit s operation mode 505 For setting the signal to be regenerated when the TCG REGEN time code generator is in the regeneration mode 0000 TC amp UB Both the time code and user bits are regenerated 0001 TC Only the time code is regenerated 0002 UB Only the user bits is regenerated 1 Displayed menus may vary depending on the settings in menu No 25 SYSTEM FREQ For details refer to Menus which are displayed page 32 2 Even if the RESET button is pressed while pressing the SEARCH button the value may not return to the factory setting 45 Setup menus continued TIME CODE continued No Item Description of setting No Item Description of setting 506 For selecting the editing mode range when the VTR is 511 For selecting whether to use the DF or NDF mode for REGEN operating in the REGEN mode while performing DF MODE CTL and TCG MODE editing operations with
88. has occurred NO WARNING appears when a warning has not occurred When more than one warning has occurred simultaneously move the joystick up or down to check the description of each warning Warning messages the cassette is ejected to eliminate the condensation Once the unit is released from condensation status the error message display is cleared and the VTR is able to Priority Monitor display Description Corrective action VTR operation If condensation is detected the error number flashes and High the unit transfers to eject mode The drum rotates after EU be used Leave the power on and wait EJECT f condensation is detected in the eject mode the drum starts rotating as soon as it is detected If condensation is detected when the cassette has been inserted the drum rotation is stopped and after the tape is ejected the drum starts rotating When is selected in menu No 032 REC REF E 95 Appear when a time code for a signal input into the HD INVALID SDI IN connector is not stepping at the standard rate EE ut signal EMBEDDED synchronizing the image frames be recorded with the p time code If the cable connection is in Signal input E 92 loop status reconnect to 1 and output 1394 INITIAL Display if the IEEE1394 digital interface connection status 1 through the ERROR is irregular If not using the loop IEEE1394 OR connec
89. he following steps 1 Set the TCG switch to PRESET 2 Select TC or UB using the COUNTER button 3 When the TC PRESET button is pressed operation is transferred to the setting mode and the setting digits start flashing on the counter display 4 Operate the joystick and set the preset value Left right for moving between digits Up down for changing the setting When the RESET button is pressed the preset value is reset to zero 5 The preset value is set by pressing the TC PRESET button Setting the external time code 1 Setthe VTR to stop mode 2 Select TC using the COUNTER button 3 Set the TCG switch to EXT External time code selection 4 The following settings can be selected with menu No 507 EXT TC SEL EXT_L The LTC signal input to the TIME CODE IN connector BNC on the rear panel is recorded as time code SLTC The SLTC time code on the input video signal is recorded SVITC The SVITC time code on the input video signal is recorded lt Note gt The LTC signal must be synchronized with the video signal Reproducing the time code user bits 1 Setthe VTR to stop mode 2 Select TC or UB using the COUNTER button 3 Press the PLAY button Playback starts and the time code is shown on the display When the SUPER switch is set to ON the time code value is superimposed on the video signals from the VIDEO MON connector lt Note gt When the time co
90. in this menu are not effective for the Note IEEE1394 digital output The setting range is 864 to 0 to 864 when 50i 25P 06 For selecting what is to be controlled when the video 25 HD or 25 SD is selected as the menu item V LEVEL output level is to be adjusted by an external encoder No 25 SYSTEM FREQ setting CTRL 2 18 For adjusting the SCH sub carrier to horizontal mis HD 5525 output level be adjusted pee Ad signals 4 The SD video output level can be adjusted SD etas prem changes andithe H phase remains 0002 BOTH DON N A i Both the HD and SD video output levels can be 0001 90 adjusted 0002 180 Notes 0003 270 When CMPST is selected in menu No 650 STYLE the unit will be in the same state as when BOTH is 19 For adjusting the SCH sub carrier to horizontal selected regardless of the settings in this item SCHFINE phase of the analog composite output signals 50 variable range of over 45 degrees 12 For adjusting the system phase of the HD SDI output The SC phase changes and the H phase remains SYSH signals in 13 5 ns increments unchanged HD Phase advances A range of 180 degrees is covered by using this Phase delays setting in combination with item No 18 SCH COAR 0000 1100 SD 0000 32 1100 0 0032 0 2200 1100 Notes 0064 32 e i i TERT n Boose FID D So SU e 20 For adjusting the phase of the AUDIO output signals set
91. ing displacement image frame fails to match the time code with 1 2 probability described as follows Variable frame rate camera WT mm E o mes S 9 nnu 9 F 7 CEEL lt e lt OT 720 30P over 59 94P AJ HD1400 Video output of variable frame rate camera B C C DjD E Efe oo ot o2 04 y o1 o2 To prevent displacement of this field select SLTC in menu No 032 REC REF when recording the HD SDI output signal from a variable frame rate camera 720 30P over 59 94p with this unit Time code output of variable frame rate camera Record image of VTR Record time code of VTR Setup initial settings This unit s main settings can be performed and checked using the on screen menus which are displayed on the video monitor connected to the unit It is also possible to set and confirm using the item number and the setting number or the item name which are displayed on the display part on the front panel Furthermore a user setting memory in which to store three sets of settings is provided enabling the desired settings to be stored for future use 5 2 3 4 JECT on M cassette ADAPTER 2 Do not insert S cassette without a
92. ions WxHxD 214 mm x 132 mm x 442 mm 8 7 16 inches x 5 1 4 inches x 17 3 8 inches Protruding portion is not included Weight 8 5 kg 18 74 Ib Recording format DVCPRO HD LP Recording video signals 10801 59 94 Hz 50 Hz 720p 59 94 Hz 50 Hz 60 Hz only Varicam switchable Recording audio signal 48 kHz 16 bits 8 channels Recording tracks Digital video audio Helical track Time code Helical track sub code area Cue signal 1 track Control CTL signal 1 track Playback formats DVCPRO HD LP DVCPRO HD DVCPRO5O DVCPRO DV SP DVCAM Recording tape speed 67 640 mm sec in 59 94 Hz mode 67 708 mm sec in 50 60 Hz mode Recording time 64 min when using AJ HP64ELG Tapes used Metal tapes FF REW time Approx 90 sec when using AJ HP64ELG Editing accuracy 0 frame when time code is used in 50 Hz 59 94 Hz or 60 Hz mode Tape timer accuracy 2 frames when continuous CTL signal is used For slow replay at half speed or less errors may occur in the CTL count VIDEO lllDigital video Sampling frequency 74 25 2 37 125 MHz Quantizing 8 bits Video compression system DCT variable length code Video compression ratio 1 6 7 Error correction Reed Solomon product code Video recording bit rate 100 Mbps liVideo input connectors HD serial digital input BNC x 1 compliant with SMPTE 292M 296M 299M standards Reference input Black burst HD tri level sync automatic swi
93. iption of setting 05 For setting whether to perform the various 15 For adjusting the system phase of the analog ENCODER adjustments for the video output signals using this VO SYSH composite output signals in 37 ns increments SEL VTR or using an external encoder remote controller SD Phase advances 0001 LOCAL Phase delays The various adjustments for the video output 0000 858 signals performed using this VTR 0002 BOTH 0858 0 The various adjustments for the video output signals are performed using both this VTR and an 1716 858 external encoder remote controller lt Note gt lt Notes gt The setting range is 864 to 0 to 864 when 50i 25P For video adjustments refer to Video output signal 25 HD or 25 SD is selected as the menu item adjustments page 35 No 25 SYSTEM FREQ setting If the signals are adjusted with the external 16 For adjusting the system phase of the SD SDI output encoder remote controller the adjusted values are SDSYSH signals in 37 ns increments reflected in the setup menu However the adjusted SD Phase advances numerical values will not be stored unless about 1 SD Phase delays minute has elapsed after completion of the 0000 858 adjustment operation If the unit is turned off after executing the adjustments with the external 858 0 encoder remote controller it is necessary to wait oy about 1 minute before turning off the power 1716 858 Settings
94. jor menu items is displayed on the video monitor and the names are displayed in the counter display Follow the procedure described in Setting method using the on screen menus page 27 2 6 and adjust the desired settings Press the RESET button The mode for this unit will change to the default setting mode and the default setting screen will be displayed on the video monitor gt SELECT MODE 0 ESCAPE 1 LOAD 2 SAVE 3 PROTECT M Incline the joystick up and down to adjust the cursor in the default settings screen to the SAVE position and press the joystick The mode for this unit changes to the SAVE mode the SAVE screen is displayed on the video monitor and the item name is displayed in the counter display SET UP MENU lt SAVE gt NO USER1 ALL USER2 ALL USER3 ALL USER1 NOT SYSTEM USER2 NOT SYSTEM USER3 NOT SYSTEM uw A Incline the joystick up and down to adjust the cursor on the SAVE screen to the USER ALL position each value from 1 to 3 and press the joystick When storing a set value other than SYSTEM menu in memory move the cursor to USER NOT SYSTEM each value from 1 to 3 and press the joystick To cancel the operation move the cursor to NO and press the joystick Setup initial settings continued 6 Confirmation screen for SAVE is displayed When the PLAY button is pressed the set value is st
95. llowing output signals can be obtained Features 720 25p over 60p sources can be converted to 1080 25 PsF or 576i format output signals 720 50p over 60p sources can be converted to 720 50p 1080 50i or 576i format output signals The compact size and light weight of the unit enable it to be carried around and mounted in a standard rack with ease You can perform the unit s settings interactively with the on Screen menus displayed on the TV monitor DVCPRO HD LP has the same format as the DVCPRO HD EX described in the operation manual of our camera recorder Compact size and light weight The unit has a width of 214 mm 8 7 16 inches a height of 132 mm 5 1 4 inches and a depth of 442 mm 17 3 8 inches Protruding portion is not included and weighs only 8 5 kg 18 74 Ib Grips are also attached for easy carry Efficient installation in a rack The unit s width is one half of 19 inches and its height is 3U this translates into greater saving of installation space in a standard rack compared to conventional models DVCPRO HD cassette tapes used The unit uses 1 4 inch wide cassette tapes lt Note gt When recording HD signals cassettes use DVCPRO HD High image quality The unit achieves a high image quality by recording 4 2 2 HD component signals with a recording rate 2100 Mbps which is four times as high as that for existing DVCPRO formats 1080i or 720p NTSC or PAL selectable By switching
96. messages continued Warning messages continued Priority Monitor display Description Corrective action VTR operation This appears when the servo is locked for three or Operation LOCKED more seconds during playback or recording Ihetape continues In 23 98 24 Hz mode Display when the time code is recorded in DF mode On the drop point of the time code the video output is T E 93 INVALID garbled and audio output is muted pets T nae Operation peration o continues continues MODE TMIR i camera ODE When using this unit to playback a tape recorded from a variable frame rate camera it is necessary to record the time code in NDF mode In 23 98 24 Hz 25 Hz 50 Hz mode Appear when the relationship between the active frame information and time code is not regular during playback The video output may not be regular not smooth 222 pod Operation of VTR coniniies TC SEQUENCE EE gt with the variable frame rate The active frame information top frame of the switched camas continues UNMATCH frame image is recorded on the tape from a variable 2 frame rate camera To play it back with this unit it is necessary to detect the 0 frame of the time code at the activation frame position E 01 This appears when an envelope level approximately one
97. mples 720p 0 5H in 13 5ns increments 59 94 60 Hz 825 samples 50 Hz 990 samples Composite video output system phase 0 5H in 37 ns increments 59 94 Hz 858 samples 50 Hz 864 samples Composite video output SC phase 180 or more 66 AUDIO lllDigital audio Sampling frequency 48 kHz synchronized with video Quantizing 16 bits Frequency response 20 Hz to 20 kHz 1 dB at reference level Dynamic range More than 85 dB 1 kHz emphasis OFF Distortion Less than 0 196 1 kHz emphasis OFF reference level Crosstalk Less than 80 dB 1 kHz between 2 channels Wow amp flutter Below measurable limits Headroom 20 dB For AJ HD1400P 18 dB For AJ HD1400E Wi Audio input connectors Analog input CH1 CH2 XLR 2 600 Q high impedance switchable 4 0 20 60 dBu switchable HD serial digital input BNC x1 Compliant with SMPTE 292M 296M 299M standard Wi Audio output connectors Analog output CH1 CH2 XLR 2 low impedance 4 0 20 dBu switchable HD serial digital output BNC x 2 compliant with SMPTE 292M 296M 299M standard SD serial digital output BNC x 1 compliant with SMPTE 259M C 272M A ITU R BT 656 4 standards Monitor output L R 2 low impedance 4 0 20 dBu switchable e Pin jack 2 Headphone output 3 5 mm stereo mini jack X 1 8 Q level variable Specifications continued OTHER CONNECTORS Time code input BNC 1 0 5 t
98. n both the drum servo and capstan servo are locked 13 Parts and their functions continued Rear panel ENCODER REMOTE L R MONITOR AC IN inlet This is the AC power inlet Connect the accessory power cable here When both an AC power supply and DC power supply have been connected the AC power supply takes priority B DC IN socket This is the input connector for the DC 12V supply voltage Use an external DC power supply rated at DC 12 V 7 A 12 A peak or higher When the voltage has dropped to around 10 6V the unit s power is automatically turned off When TYPE A or is not selected as the menu item No 180 BATTERY SEL setting Even when the supply voltage is restored later the power will not automatically come back on The POWER Switch must be set to OFF and then back to ON several seconds later Pin No Signal Ground External DC adapter If an external DC power supply is used then check the ratings of the external DC power supply so that they are compatible with those of this unit Check the pin arrangements of the DC output terminal of the external DC power supply and those of the DC IN socket of this unit so that their polarities are correctly arranged If 12 V are supplied to the units GND terminal by mistake this may cause fire or injury If
99. n menus page 27 Once the set value is changed the outer frame of the display part of SYSTEM FREQ and the characters in SYSTEM on the front display panel start flashing ytAAAAAAAAAAA 59 94 60 50 25PsF 23 98 24 25 50 HD SD AYYYYYYYYYYY Y 2 Press the MENU button SETUP MENU SET OK YES lt PLAY gt NO lt STOP gt System menu item No 25 SYSTEM FREQ setting has been changed M A To enable the change to set value press the PLAY button Then the system resumes and starts again in the selected mode To disable the change to the set value press the STOP button Any other changes in the set up menu items are also disabled lt Note gt If the system is restarted when a cassette remains in the unit the cassette will automatically be ejected 31 Setup menus Menus which are displayed The menus displayed differ depending on the setting selected for menu item No 25 SYSTEM FREQ NO Item Menu No 25 SYSTEM FREQ 59 60 23 24 501 25 25 HD 25 SD 50 HD 50 SD 05 ENCODER SEL 06 V LEVEL CTRL 12 SYS HD 14 SYS SC SD 15 VO SYSH SD 16 SD SYS H SD 18 SCH COAR SD 19 SCH FINE SD 20 AV PHASE 25 SYSTEM FREQ 26 HD SYS H ADV No No No No No No 001 LOCAL ENA
100. n the vertical blanking period are transmitted 890 1 For setting the format of the signals to be output from DIF AUD OUT from the IEEE1394 digital interface are to be output in 896 the IEEE 1364 25M f 4 the DV format when DVCPRO HD tape 50M 25M gt DIF e IL igital interface when a orma format tape is played back or when a DV tape in 4ch OUT tape is played back mode is played by the audio signals and menu No 0000 25M 891 DIF DV AUDIO is set to LOCK48 DVCPRO 0000 CH1 2 kem DV CH1 and CH2 0001 CH3 4 899 For setting whether the superimposed display is to be and CH4 DIFSUPER Output from the IEEE1394 digital interface when the 891 For setting forcible audio mode conversion when DV format is converted from HD to 50M from HD to DV DIF DV tape is played back and the audio signals are output dum 50M to pu from 25M to DV in the DV format AUDIO 0000 THRU The superimposed text is not displayed Normal setting the signals simply pass through 0001 ON un 0001 LOCK The superimposed text is displayed Forcible conversion to the LOCK mode no Note M frequency conversion Only TCR is displayed 0002 LOCK48 Forcible conversion to 48kHz 2CH LOCK 1 Displayed menus may vary depending on the settings in menu No 25 SYSTEM FREQ For details refer to Menus which are displayed page 32 indicates the factory setting
101. nector Whether superimposed information is to be embedded in the signals is selected using menu item No 005 SUPER Note When HD analog component output or HD SDI output signals are output with the 60 Hz or 24 Hz system frequency the SD SDI signals will be output without the sync signals NO SYNC and the analog composite signals will be output in the black and white mode burst OFF TC IN connector This is used to record an external time code onto the tape TC OUT connector This is used to output the playback time code during playback During recording the time code generated by the internal time code generator is output from this connector HD SD REF VIDEO IN connector and OUT connector Input connector for the HD SD reference video signal and loop through output connector Notes When inputting an HD reference signal to the connector input a tri level sync signal with positive and negative polarities Also supply signals matching the input signals and tape format When inputting an SD reference signal to the connector use a black burst signal which satisfy the SMPTE170M or ITU624 4 standard f no cable is connected to the REF VIDEO OUT connector the REF VIDEO IN connector will be 75 Q automatically If the cable is connected the 75 O connection is cancelled AUDIO IN connectors CH1 CH2 These are the input connectors for the analog audio signals AUDIO OUT MONITOR connector CH1
102. not output The PCM audio signal is output when the speed range is less than 1 0x to 1 0 while the no audio signal is output at any other speed 0001 ON The analog CUE signal is output The PCM audio signal is output when the speed range is less than 1 0x to 1 0 while the analog CUE signal is output at any other speed 781 For setting the analog audio input impedance INIMP SEL 0000 TN 6000 0001 HIGH High impedance lt Note gt Regardless of this setting the impedance is set to when 60 is selected as the menu item No 701 to 702 settings Setup menus continued DIF No Item Description of setting No Item Description of setting 880 E eui pn UM speed of the IEEE1394 digital 892 ie ay ace DIF SPEED interface output DIF SIG CMD Confirmation of the format is sent from an external S 0000 S100 device connected by the IEEE1394 digital interface 100 Mbps 0000 50M 0001 S200 DVDPROBO is forcibly returned 200 Mbps 0001 25M 0002 400 DVDPRO is forcibly returned 400 Mbps 0002 DV lt Note gt DV is forcibly returned When S100 has been selected as this item s setting 0003 AUTO DVCPRO HD format signals cannot be input or The reply is the same format as the signal format output from the IEEE1394 digital interface E For setting the input channel bibas Lis 00 When the unit is connected to a non linear
103. ntrol selector switch UNITY At this position the audio signals are recorded or played back at a fixed level regardless of the position of the audio level control knobs 60 REC PB The two switches on the left side of the audio level control knobs control the recording level for the audio signal from analog input CH1 CH2 and the two switches on the right side control the playback level for the audio signal for CH1 CH2 PB At this position the audio signals for CH1 CH4 or CH5 CH8 are played back at the level which has been adjusted by the audio level control knobs 60 Note When selecting PB the recording level is UNITY Selecting CH1 to CH4 makes the playback level of CH5 to CH8 UNITY while selecting CH5 to CH8 makes the playback level of CH1 to CH4 UNITY Selecting between CH1 to CH4 and CH5 to CH8 can be performed using menu No 783 AUDIO CH SEL Parts and their functions continued Joystick This is used for shuttle slow and other variable speed playback It is also used for the menu settings etc The stick can be moved upward downward to the left or to the right and it can also be pressed to initiate operations See Joystick and Variable Speed Playback page 22 Note When this unit is turnning on do not use the stick Variable speed playback and menu setting operation become impossible E SEARCH button When this button is pressed the search mode is established i PLAY button
104. nts in the reverse direction Slow playback is performed if the stick is held at the top or bottom position f the SEARCH button is pressed while the joystick is pressed to one side the current speed is maintained even if the joystick is released Pressing the STOP PLAY or other operation buttons cancels the fixed speed operation lt Notes gt Noise may occur in the video images and voices may be distorted when tape is replayed at a speed other than the standard speed 1 The PCM audio signal is played back in the 0 9x to 1 0 speed range while the CUE signal is played back at all other speeds See menu No 746 MONI CH SEL page 51 and No 765 CUE OUT SEL page 52 Variable Speed Playback Variable playback speeds are possible by operating the controller if the 9P remote controller is connected to the REMOTE CONTROL connector PF Programmable Function Three setup menu items can be registered in the PF buttons and these buttons can then be used to change the setup menu settings by a simple operating procedure Performing operations using the PF buttons 1 Open the setup menu by pressing the Menu button and move the cursor to the AOO MENU by tilting the joystick down and then to the right 2 Move the cursor to the item with the PF number to be registered A04 to 06 by tilting the joystick up and down SETUP MENU MENU D lt USER1 gt NO A04 A02 P ON LOAD OFF A04 PF1 ASSIGN
105. nu No The signal is output from line 20 with a 7 5 setup GEN 690 UMID REC is turned ON added 0000 INT 683 This selects the composite output signal in SD mode Newly created basic UMID information of this unit VO SETUP 0000 THRU is always recorded The signal is output with no setup added 0001 EXT SD 0001 ADD22L The UMID information of the input signals is AJ HD1400P i i i i recorded If no UMID is available in the input The signal is output from line 22 with a 7 5 setup added signals a Basic UMID of the unit which is newly 0002 ADD21L generated is recorded The signal is output from line 21 with a 7 5 setup lt Note gt added The source pack of the UMID information of the 00023 ADD20L input signal will be recorded on the tape regardless The signal is output from line 20 with a 7 596 setup of this menu s setting added 684 For setting whether to superimpose EDH onto the SD 1 Displayed menus may vary depending on the settings in EDH SD 50 menu No 25 SYSTEM FREQ For details refer to EDH is not superimposed Menus which are displayed page 32 0001 ON EDH is superimposed UP With HD output HD tape playback or up converted 685 For selecting the mode of the edge subcarrier output ESR MODE re gr operation in the playback circuit DW With SD output SD tape playback or down converted DW 3 50 ESR is forcibly turned off output 0001 AUTO e ESR is automatically
106. number flashes on the display and then to ON again E 57 Ly 4 If the start or end processing operation is not completed this error Set the POWER switch to OFF SEW number flashes on the displa and then to ON again SIOR TIMEOVER ds in E9 If the cylinder motor speed is abnormally low this error number Set the POWER switch to OFF DRUM ROTA TOQ flashes on the display i and then to ON again RIOR SLOW E 59 If the cylinder motor speed is abnormally high this error number Set the POWER switch to OFF DRUM ROTA TOQ flashes on the display and then to ON again STOP FAST sl If the capstan motor speed is abnormally low the error number Set the POWER switch to OFF ROIA TOS flashes on the display and then to ON again SIOF SLOW EST If the supply reel motor speed is abnormally high the error number Set the POWER switch to OFF flashes on the display and then to ON again STOR FAST Eor If the take up reel motor speed is abnormally high the error number Set the POWER switch to OFF flashes on the display and then to ON again FAST ES If excess torque being applied to the take up reel motor is detected Set the POWER switch to OFF Er TORGUE the error number flashes on the display and then to ON again STOP E 70 If excess torque being applied to the supply reel motor is detected or S REEL TORQUE an abnormal current flowing to the current detection resistor is WAND e Ek IS OFF STOP ERR d
107. o 8 Vp p 10 kQ Time code output BNC 1 low impedance 2 0 0 5 Vp p with 600 load RS 422A input D sub 9 pin RS 422A interface Encoder remote D sub 15 pin DC power output 4 pins x1 DC 12 V 250 mA for AJ A95 1394 input output connector Connector 6 pin type Transmission rate 400 Mbps 200 Mbps 100 Mbps selectable Transmission data Compliant with IEEE1394 1995 Compliant with IEC 61883 Part1 Part2 Control command Compliant with AV C command set Accessories Power supply cord 1 AJ HD1400P Power supply cord x 2 AJ HD1400E Weight and dimensions shown are approximate Specifications are subject to change without notice 67 Information on Disposal for Users of Waste Electrical amp Electronic Equipment private households This symbol on the products and or accompanying documents means that used electrical and electronic products should not be mixed with general household waste For proper treatment recovery and recycling please take these products to designated collection points where they will be accepted on a free of charge basis Alternatively in some countries you may be able to return your products to your local retailer upon the purchase of an equivalent new product Disposing of this product correctly will help to save valuable resources and prevent any potential negative effects on human health and the environment which could otherwise arise from inappropriate waste handling Please contact you
108. o x E 8 9 ass SES oss co 29020 cog 00 E o LED AV monitor AV monitor lt Notes gt When disconnecting the remote signals 9P from one component and re connecting them to another component check the settings etc of the editing controller If the editing operation is executed via the 1394 connection errors may occur in the editing e if the JOG VAR operates at a half speed or less errors may occur in the CTL count 19 1394 digital interface Settings for this unit Confirm that menu No 882 DIF IN CH and No 883 DIF OUT CH of this unit are set to AUTO Input output of the digital input signal is enabled when 59 60 is selected in menu No 25 SYSTEM FREQ and operated in 59 94 Hz Input output of the digital input signal is enabled when 50i 25P is selected in menu No 25 SYSTEM FREQ as well lt Notes gt The incoming signal is limited to the format selected in menu No 020 SYSTEM FORMAT The output format is determined according to the list shown below Playback format DVCPRO HD LP Output data format DVCPRO HD DVCPRO HD DVCPROSO DV DVCPROS50 DVCPROSO DV DVCPRO DVCPRO DV DV DVCAM DV For EE mode or recording editing Including scene to scene continuity DVCPRO HD Select a value other than 1394 with the INPUT SELECT button on the front panel
109. or details refer to Undefined Menus which are displayed page 32 0005 101 Page line A The SBC Sub Code Data area is an area that exists SU separately from the video and audio area on the helical 0007 MS 111 track and contains the tape management information Undefined such as the time code in compliance with the SMPTE 509 For setting whether to control the phase correction of EBU and the recording time As with the ordinary LTC PHASE the LTC output during playback Linear Time Code the time code can be read even CORR 0000 OFF when rewinding fast forwarding and can be read out The phase correction is not controlled when the tape stops 0001 ON P zm The phase correction is controlled B The VAUX Video Auxiliary Data area is an area in the 1 video area on the helical track and contains information 510 For selecting whether to set the CF flag of the TCG to related to the video data FLAG 0000 OFF The CF flag is set to OFF indicates the factory setting 0001 ON The CF flag is set to ON 46 Setup menus continued VIDEO No Item Description of setting No Item Description of setting 601 For selecting the type of internal standard signals 621 For setting the image processing during up vipEo iNT 0000 100 CB UPCONV conversion SG A 100 color bar signal is
110. or up converted output This setting takes effect when CMPNT has been selected menu item No 650 setting DW With SD output SD tape playback or down converted output Setup menus continued VIDEO continued No Item Description of setting No Item Description of setting 665 For adjusting the setup or black level of the HD SDI 686 For selecting the cross color processing during SETUP LVL analog component output SD SDI output and analog Playback AJ HD1400P composite output 10 to 10 DW 0000 OFF 50 10 SD The cross color is output as is 0001 ON BK LVL 5 AJ HD1400E 150 00 The cross color can be reduced ape 687 For selecting whether to superimpose the VIDEO 250 Hs SDIINDEX INDEX signal on the SD SDI output signal mese E ow 00 OFF This setting takes effect when CMPST has been 0 The VIDEO INDEX signal is not superimposed on selected as the menu item No 650 setting the SD SDI output signal 676 For setting whether to clip what is below the pedestal 0001 ON BLK CLIP level for the Y luminance signal of composite output The VIDEO INDEX signal is superimposed on the and SD SDI output SD SDI output signal 0000 OFF 6894 This is used to select the method to process the What is below the pedestal level is not clipped COMP MODE image compression during recording
111. ored and the display returns to the menu screen When the STOP button is pressed the display returns to the menu screen without storing the set value EN set up MENU SAVE USER1 ALL OK YES lt PLAY gt NO lt STOP gt M 2 7 When the MENU button is pressed the display of the menu screen disappears User default loading method 1 Press the MENU button A select screen for the major menu items is displayed on the video monitor and the names are displayed in the counter display 2 Press the RESET button The unit is now set to the default setting mode and the default setting screen now appears on the video monitor EN seLEcT MODE 0 ESCAPE 1 LOAD 2 SAVE 3 PROTECT M 2 3 Incline the joystick up and down to adjust the cursor on the default settings screen to the LOAD position and press the joystick The mode for this unit changes to the LOAD mode the LOAD screen is displayed on the video monitor and the item name is displayed in the counter display set up MENU LOAD E NO USER1 ALL USER2 ALL USER3 ALL USER1 NOT SYSTEM USER2 NOT SYSTEM USER3 NOT SYSTEM 4 Incline the joystick up and down to adjust the cursor on the LOAD screen to the USER ALL each value from 1 to 3 position and press the joystick When loading a set value other than SYSTEM menu in memory move the cursor to USER NOT SYSTEM each value from 1 to 3 and
112. osite signals at the same time as HD SDI output signals and for monitoring the signals on an SD monitor Up convert function When an SD format tape is played back it is possible to output the signals in the HD SDI output and HD analog component signals while at the same time outputting them in SD format since this unit includes the HD converter as a standard feature Features continued Cross convert function The unit comes with a built in cross converter to enable 1080i 59 94 Hz format signals to be converted into 720p 59 94 Hz format signals or conversely to enable 720p 59 94 Hz format signals to be converted into 10801 59 94 Hz format signals Cross convert with 1080i 50 Hz and 720p 50 Hz is also possible HD analog component output This feature enables HD signals to be monitored with ease Gamma correction of cinema for film This feature corrects the image from a variable frame rate camera in cinema gamma mode for film to an image with film quality AC DC operation The unit supports AC supply voltages ranging from 100V to 240V and DC12V power supply as well Editing function Using the 9 pin serial remote RS 422A assembly or insertion is allowed Only with 1080i 59 94 Hz 720P 59 94 Hz 1080i 50 Hz and 720P 50 Hz Encoder remote controller function Using the external encoder remote controller each setting for the video output signal can be adjusted Follow on recording function Using the REC button and
113. owing table 3 HD SDI SVITC on input video signal 1394 Timecode on IEEE1394 digital Timecode on IEEE 1394 digital input SBC area input VAUX area EXT_L Timecode from TIME CODE IN HD SDI Reiner SVITC on input video signal connector input 1394 Timecode on IEEE1394 digital Timecode on IEEE 1394 digital EXT SLTC input SBC area input VAUX area HD SDI SLTC on input video signal SVITC on input video signal 1394 Timecode on IEEE1394 digital Timecode on IEEE 1394 digital SVITC input SBC area input VAUX area HD SDI SVITC on input video signal SVITC on input video signal 1 The internal TCG value is used when the signal cannot be detected from the TIME CODE IN connector input 2 The internal TCG value is used when the SLTC or SVITC cannot be detected on the input video signal 3 Nothing is recorded if the SVITC cannot be detected on the input video signal Menu Recorded timecode For continuous For assemble For insert editing TCG switch No 505 No 506 recording Time code selection TCGMODE TCGREGEN REGEN MODE shooting TC UB TC UB TC UB TC amp UB REGEN REGEN sw TC u REGEN PRESET REGEN PRESET REGEN PRESET UB PRESET REGEN PRESET REGEN PRESET REGEN PRESET AS amp IN REGEN REGEN TC amp UB ASSEM PRESET INSRT PRESET REGEN AS amp IN RE
114. played when the SUPER switch is OFF 1394 output is according to Menu No 899 DIF SUPER If the 23 98 24 Hz 25 Hz HD or 50 Hz HD mode is selected in menu No 25 SYSTEM FREQ no super is displayed on the analog composite output and the SD SDI output If the 25 Hz SD or 50 Hz SD mode is selected no super is displayed on the analog component output and the HD SDI output indicates the factory setting 37 Setup menus continued BASIC continued 0023 23 0032 32 lt Note gt Press the joystick and tilt up down and right left to set the character position 38 No Item Description of setting No Item Description of setting 006 For setting what the information to be superimposed 009 For setting the superimposed display and menu DISPLAY 0000 TIME CHARA display type SEL Only the data is displayed TYPE 0000 WHITE Data refers to the CTL TC or UB value selected White characters are displayed on a black by the COUNTER button background 0001 T amp STA 0001 W OUT The data and operation status are displayed White characters with black edges are displayed 0002 T amp S amp M 020 For setting the format in which to record or play back The data operation status and mode are SYS FORMAT the signals including the HD REF signals 0000 10801 0009 TART 7 10801 mode The data and REC TIME are displayed 0001 720p 000
115. press the joystick To cancel the operation move the cursor to NO and press the joystick LOAD confirmation will be displayed When the PLAY button is pressed the set value is loaded and the display of the menu screen disappears When the STOP button is pressed the display returns to the menu screen without loading the set value 3 E SET UP MENU LOAD USER1 ALL OK YES lt PLAY gt NO lt STOP gt J 29 Setup initial settings continued Menu protection method By switching to the menu protect mode it is possible to disable the setup menu even if the MENU button on the front panel is pressed 1 Press the MENU button A select screen for the major menu items is displayed on the video monitor and the names are displayed in the counter display 2 Press the RESET button The unit will switch to the default setting mode and the default screen will be displayed on the video monitor S sELECT MODE 0 ESCAPE 1 LOAD 2 SAVE 3 PROTECT 3 Tilt the joystick up down to move the cursor to the PROTECT position on the default screen and then press the joystick The unit enters the menu protect setting mode and the confirmation screen is displayed on the video monitor gt MENU PROTECT OK YES lt PLAY gt NO lt STOP gt S 2 4 Press the PLAY button The menu is displayed 5 Press the MENU button The menu disappears and the unit
116. put and co to 0 dB to 3 dB BK LVL analog composite output 0000 0 0 DW 50 10 0 4 SD 1000 100 0 150 0 0 1413 1415 50 1009 Note lt Note gt This setting takes effect when CMPNT has been This setting takes effect when CMPNT has been selected as the menu item No 650 setting selected as the menu item No 650 setting 654 For adjusting the PB level of the HD SD or HD analog 662 For adjusting the video level of the HD SDI analog Pb LVL component output V LEVEL component output SD SDI output and analog co to 0 dB to 3 dB composite output co to 0 dB to 3 dB HD 0000 0 0 0000 0 0 1000 1000 1000 100 0 1413 141 3 2000 200 0 lt Note gt lt Note gt This setting takes effect when CMPNT has been This setting takes effect when CMPST has been selected as the menu item No 650 setting selected as the menu item No 650 setting 655 For adjusting the PB level of the HD SDI or HD 663 For adjusting the chroma level of the HD SDI analog Pr LVL analog component output oo to 0 dB to 3 dB C LEVEL component output SD SDI output and analog 0000 0 0 composite output to 0 dB to 3 dB 0000 0 0 1000 100 0 1000 100 0 1413 141 3 lt Note gt 1413 141 3 This setting takes effect when CMPNT has been lt Note gt selected as the menu item No 650 setting This setting takes effect when CMPST has been 656 For adjusting the
117. r again As a general rule of thumb replace the tape with a new one after playing back the tape for about 100 times The output images to be displayed while the tape is being rewound to the BEGIN point in the repeat playback mode can be set using menu item No 163 REPT MODE If FREEZE is selected as the REPT MODE setting and the tape end has been set as the END point the playback image will not be frozen properly Set the END point at a place on the tape where images have been recorded if the counter display mode TC or CTL which was established when menu item No 161 CTL TC BGN and No 162 END were set is different from the counter display mode TC or CTL in which repeat playback is to be initiated the repeat lamp flashes and the repeat playback operation cannot be performed When consumer use DV and DVCAM tapes are used the repeat playback mode is disabled 25 Recording from a variable frame rate camera Recording the HD SDI output signal from a variable frame rate camera Connect the HD SDI 720 30Pover 59 94P output of the variable frame rate camera to the HD SDI input connector of this unit 1 Select in menu No 032 REC REF Detect the frame information from the superimposed time code in the HD SDI signal to prevent displacement of the field 2 Adjust the following settings to activate the two settings Menu No 25 SYSTEM FREQ 59 60 Menu No 020 SYS FORMAT 720p INPUT SELECT
118. r fire hazard due to overheating ensure that curtains and any other materials do not obstruct the ventilation CAUTIONS TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD AND ANNOYING INTERFERENCE USE THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES ONLY WARNING e TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE e TO 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 DRIPPING OR SPLASHING LIQUIDS AND DO NOT PLACE ANY LIQUID CONTAINERS ON TOP OF THE EQUIPMENT indicates safety information IMPORTANT Unauthorized recording of copyrighted television programmes video tapes and other materials may infringe the rights of copyright holders and contravene copyright laws Operating precaution Operation 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 Read this first continued For AJ HD1400P CAUTION 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 TO SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL The lightning flash with arrowhead s
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120. r the recording stop is executed 160 For setting the repeat playback mode AUTO automatically in conjunction with the Recording Mark MEMORY 0000 OFF of the HD SDI input signals from our camera recorder MODE No repeat playback normal operation or not 0001 M STOP 0000 OFF The tape stops near the BEGIN point when it is fast Do not to execute the recording stop automatically forwarded or rewound 0001 1 0002 REPT1 To execute the recording stop automatically in When the tape reaches the END point it is conjunction with the Recording Mark in the LTC rewound to the BEGIN point and stops information added to the HD SDI 0003 CONT 0002 TYPE2 When the tape reaches the END point it is To execute the recording stop automatically in rewound to the BEGIN point and plays back and conjunction with the Recording Mark in the SVITC this is done repeatedly information added to the HD SDI 161 For setting the BEGIN point in the repeat playback Notes CTL BGN mode e Set the LOCAL REMOTE switch to the REMOTE or Either TC or CTL is set as the counter display mode position TC BGN using the COUNTER button For the selection of TYPE 1 or TYPE 2 refer to If no mode is set appears and the Our camera recorder Recording format and tape start serves as the BEGIN point Recording Mark 162 For setting the END point in th t playback mod To select TYPE 1 or TYPE 2 to start recording pii DNE GUN LASER U
121. ree SP MODE on a tape which has been recorded using a format lt Note gt other than DVCPRO HD LP Since operating the unit when condensation has INH 0000 OFF formed may damage the tape or give rise to other Recording onto the cassette tape is enabled trouble the OFF setting is recommended under 0001 ON normal circumstances Recording onto the cassette tape is disabled 154 1 For setting how the follow on recording function is to 119 1 For selecting whether not to perform simultaneous AUTO BACK be used CONFIREC Playback during normal recording Other than the For setting the AUTO BACK function operation which frame by frame shooting rewinds the tape for several seconds in order to 0000 OFF ensure that the video images follow on one from The output for simultaneous playback during another with no disruptions normal recoding is switched in accordance with the 0000 OFF menu item No 140 OUTPUT The tape is not rewound automatically no AUTO EE output BACK TAPE Simultaneous playback output 0001 REC P 0001 ON The tape is rewound AUTO BACK during REC Simultaneous playback during normal recoding is PAUSE and it then stops in the recording standby performed at all times regardless of the setting of status When PAUSE is released the tape runs the menu item No 140 OUTPUT up and recording starts 134 For selecting the alarm sound for condensation 0002 ALL Qi JAUNE In addition to the function of
122. s been running in the FF REW PLAY SEARCH JOG H12 TAPE RUNr SLOW SHTL and REC modes but not in the JOG SLOW and SHTL STILL modes in 1 hour increments This item can be reset H13 THREADINGr The number of times for threading loading unthreading unloading is displayed in single units Can be reset H14 F LOADINGr Displays the number of times front loading has been performed in single units Can be reset H30 POWER ON The number of times the power has been turned on is displayed in single units Notes The resettable items in the HOURS METER information are reset by the dealer when maintenance work is performed No operations can be performed using the SEARCH button or the joystick while the DIAG menu is displayed 59 Error messages continued If T amp S amp M is selected in the menu No 008 DISPLAY SEL a message appears in the modedisplay whenever a warning or error occurs When multiple events occur the event with the highest priority is displayed Priority Display Description High Low Error messages When an operational malfunction has occurred in the unit the error number flashes and the See error message table error message is indicated on the counter display When SG has been selected as the input signal by the INPUT SELECT button the INT SG INT SG display will appear for the first two seconds at the start of operation EE mode when the REC button is
123. set to ON or OFF depending ____ indicates the factory setting on the unitAfs operation 49 Setup menus continued VIDEO continued gamma FilmREC mode of the Varicam into the Cineon curve appropriate for film recording 1023 768 512 TELECINE6 256 Cineon 256 512 768 1023 lt Notes gt Gamma correction is effective in the following conditions When the VTR operation mode is VV TAPE and 720p is displayed in the system format However during cross convert from 720p 1080i gamma correction is not effective for SD output When ON is selected the GAMMA lamp on the front panel is on at all times When this unit is turned to OFF this setting returns to OFF The setting of user default returns to OFF This item is not effective for 1394 output 50 No Item Description of setting No Item Description of setting 692 1 This sets the line on which the information is to 695 For selecting the blanking ON OFF for a period of be superimposed vertical blanking on video signals of the SD output UMID POS 0000 BLANK SRE 0000 BLANK 0001 12L LINE All the lines are forcibly blanked 0001 THRU 0006 17L None of the lines are blanked 0002 MANU 0008 19L Blanking ON or OFF is selected on a line byline lt Notes gt basis The line selected for the menu item No 501 VITC Not
124. stablished PAUSE button When this button is pressed during recording the recording operation stops temporarily Restart the recording by pressing the button again When this button is pressed during playback the screen changes to a static display Restart playback by pressing the button again 11 Parts and their functions continued Display panel REMOTE VIDEO AUDIO dB dB a 2 0 _ j Si l WIDE COMP SYSTEM DVCPRO 90 1080 e mar DVCPRO HD 720p E DVCPRO 50 I Sn 1394 SG iB 2338 DVCAM ANALOG 125 HDSDI 1394 SG E AUTO nae DV CONTROL EDIT REC ivHiSE TCLT 9 0 bhobboanwn 40 H 37 48 Qiko sbhlowo 858 8 a o 2 39 F 2 Im D Level meter Displays CH1 CH2 CH3 CH4 of the PCM audio signal or each level of CH5 CH6 CH7 CH8 and the CUE track During recording and when the EE mode is selected it shows the levels of the input audio signals during playback it shows the levels of the output audio signals The audio level display is switched to CH1 CH2 CH3 CH4 CH5 CH
125. tails refer to Use when adjusting the settings for multiple batteries Menus which are displayed page 32 or new type batteries 0000 10 6 0018 124 INTERFACE 0034 140 183 For setting in increments of 0 1 V the voltage level at No Item Description of setting TYPE B which the counter flashes as warning for TYPE B 202 For setting the ID information to be returned to the NEAR battery selected as the menu item No 180 BATTERY ID SEL controller SEL 2 0000 OTHER Use when adjusting the settings for multiple batteries The ID information of the VTR other than DVCPRO or new type batteries is set 0000 10 6 0001 DVCPRO The DVCPRO ID information is set 0023 12 9 0002 ORIG Set this only when the unit is connected to a 0044 15 0 Panasonic controller such as the AG A850 lt Note gt optional accessory When this item has been set to a voltage level close lt Note gt to 15 0 V the counter display may flash even when an Select 1 DVCPRO or 2 ORIG if 23 24 25 HD AC power source is being used 25 SD 50 HD or 50 SD is selected as the 184 For setting increments of 0 1 V the voltage level at menu item No 25 SYSTEM FREQ setting TYPE B END Which the TYPE B battery selected as the menu item No 180 BATTERY SEL item is to be automatically indi rned pif indicates the factory setting 0000 10 6 0018 124 0034 14 0 190 2 For selection of the video input switching mo
126. tching BNC x1 loop through x 1 75 termination automatic switching HiVideo output connectors HD serial digital output BNC x 2 compliant with SMPTE 292M 296M 299M standards information superimposing ON OFF SD serial digital output BNC x 1 compliant with SMPTE 259M C 272M A ITU R BT 656 4 standards information superimposing ON OFF Analog composite output BNC x 1 VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 information superimposing ON OFF HD analog component output BNC x 3 information superimposing ON OFF VIDEO1 and HD analog component Y output are switched 65 Specifications continued HiVideo output adjustment ranges Component style HD SD SDI HD analog componennt composite output Y gain oo to 3 dB HD SD SDI HD analog componennt composite output Ps gain to 3 dB HD SD SDI HD analog componennt composite output Pn gain oo to 3 dB HD SD SDI HD analog componennt composite output Y black level 10 Composite style HD SD SDI HD analog componennt composite output video gain to 6 dB HD SD SDI HD analog componennt composite output chroma gain oo to 3 dB HD SD SDI HD analog componennt composite output chroma phase x30 HD SD SDI HD analog componennt composite output Y setup 10 System phase HD serial digital output system phase 1080i 0 5H 13 5 ns increments 59 94 60 Hz 1100 samples 50 Hz 1320 samples 23 98 24 Hz 1375 sa
127. the audio level meter The audio output level is not attenuated 0000 CH1 4 0001 ON Select 1 The audio output level is attenuated 0001 CH5 8 760 For selecting whether to mute the sound at the joins Select CH5 CH8 REC PT in the recording during DV or DVCAM format 784 Select enabled disabled for MONITOR SELECT MUTE playback MONI SEL button operation on the front panel 0000 OFF INH 0000 OFF The sound is not muted Operation is enabled 0001 ON 0001 ON The sound is muted Operation is disabled 762 For setting whether the tape is to be played back 0002 i AUD without passing the signals through the rate converter Operation is disabled in the FULL display mode CON without activating the digital filter in the digital audio while the operation is enabled only in the FINE output unit display mode 0000 OFF E ee oo passing the signals 1 Displayed menus may vary depending on the settings in 0001 Ss ON menu No 25 SYSTEM FREQ For details refer to The signals are passed through the rate converter Menus which are displayed page 32 and the tape is played back lt Note gt indicates the factory setting ON OFF control is exercised for channels 1 through 8 at the same time Separate settings cannot be performed on a channel by channel basis 765 For setting whether to output the analog CUE signal CUE OUT to CH1 2 for the analog audio output SEL 0000 OFF The analog CUE signal is
128. the settings provided for the video signal input 1080i 59 94 Hz or 720p 59 94 Hz on the setup menu the unit can record and playback each signal and also playback NTSC SD material The unit also supports the PAL mode Playback of 1080i 50 Hz record and playback of 720P 50 Hz or playback of PAL SD materials is enabled by switching the setting on the system menu Frame rate conversion When playing back a tape recorded at a frame rate of 24 fps using a variable frame rate camera the tape s signals can be converted to the 1080 24 PsF format and output by selecting a menu item setting When playing back a tape recorded at a frame rate of 25 fps the tape s signals can be converted to the 1080 25 PsF or 576i format and output When playing back a tape recorded at a frame rate of 50 fps the tape signals can be converted to the 1080 50i or 576i format and output Notes Use tapes that are shot with a variable frame rate camera Do not use dubbed or edited tapes The tape control information may be lost making it impossible to convert the signals for playback DVCPRO compatible playback In addition to DVCPRO HD LP playback the unit can play back tapes recorded using the existing DVCPRO HD DVCPROS5O and DVCPRO formats It can also play back consumer DV tapes SP and DVCAM tapes SD down converter The unit comes with a built in SD down converter as a standard feature to enable the output of SD SDI signals and analog comp
129. the tape will be output giving UMID information first priority When metadata is output set to a line other than the original multiplexed line or select BLANK 21 Joystick and Variable Speed Playback Joystick Panasonic M cassette ADAPTER Do not insert S cassette without adapter Digital HD Video Cassette Recorder auapter OE 5 C AS pew eran I Press the SEARCH button to activate the joystick When STICK has been selected as the menu item No 100 SEARCH ENA setting the joystick will be activated without pressing the SEARCH button 2 Press the joystick to switch between the SHTL mode and SLOW mode 3 When the joystick is inclined toward the right the tape can be played back in the forward direction at a variable speed based on the angle that the stick is inclined When the stick is inclined toward the left the tape is played back in the reverse direction SHTL mode The maximum speed which is established when the joystick has been inclined at the maximum angle corresponds to the speed which has been set by menu item No 101 SHTL MAX SLOW mode The speed ranges from 0 9x to 1 0x 22 4 When the joystick is inclined upward the tape travels in 1 frame increments in the forward direction when it is inclined downward it travels in 1 frame increme
130. ting range is from 1320 0 1320 AV in relation to the video output signals in 20 8 us When menu item No 25 SYSTEM FREQ is set to PHASE increments 23 24 the setting range is from 1375 0 1375 Audio pridse against image advance Audio phase against image delay 14 For adjusting the system phase of the analog 0000 100 SYS SC composite output and SD SDI output signals total SD variable range of over 180 degrees 0100 0 Phase advances Phase delays 0200 100 0000 108 0108 0 3 indicates the factory setting 0216 108 36 Setup menus continued SYSTEM continued BASIC No Item Description of setting No Item Description of setting 25 For selecting the system frequency 001 For setting the operable buttons on the front panel SYSTEM For details refer to Procedure for shifting the system LOCAL when the REMOTE LOCAL switch is set to FREQ frequency page 31 ENA REMOTE 0000 59 60 0000 DIS The 59 94 Hz or 60 Hz system frequency is None of the buttons can be operated selected 0001 ST amp EJ 0001 50i 25P Only the STOP and EJECT buttons can be The 50 Hz or 25 PsF system frequency is selected operated At this setting the 1080 25 PsF format signals can 0002 ENA1 be recorded and played back in the same way as All of the buttons with the exception of COUNTER with the 1080 50i format and RESET can be operated 0002 23 24 0003 ENA2 The 23
131. tion turn the POWER digital interface switch OFF ON is stopped E 04 This appears when the signals supplied from the Check that the 1394 input has No recording o UNKNOWN SIG IEEE1394 digital interface are not DVCPRO DV format been connected properly perations are signals possible E 90 This appears when the initialization process fails during Operation NOT 1X 100M SIG communication via the IEEE1394 digital interface input signal continues This appears when the compressed video signals E 16 supplied from the IEEE1394 digital interface are irregular Check the 1394 input signals It INVALID VIDEO signals is possible that playback Operation SIG This warning appears only during recording operations signals of an unrecorded tape continues In such cases no signals are recorded on the tape are being input and only erasure of existing signals is performed This appears when the audio signals supplied from the Check the 1394 input signals lIt E 17 IEEE1394 digital interface are irregular signals is possible that signals other Operation INVALID AUDIO This warning appears only during recording operations than 1x playback signals are 2 SIG In such cases the signals are recorded with the audio being input from a VTR or continues signals muted other device This appears when the time code information supplied Edu ME digital interface is irregular Check the im
132. ts are followed 44 Setup menus continued TAPE PROTECT TIME CODE No Item Description of setting No Item Description of setting 400 For setting the time to be taken before the unit is set 5004 For setting whether to output the VITC signal at the STILL TIMER in the tape protection mode when it is left standing in VITC BLANK POsition which is set using menu items No 501 VITC the STOP or STILL status POS 1 and No 502 VITC POS 2 Units S 2 seconds min 2 minutes 0000 BLANK 0000 0 55 signal is not output 0001 5S 0001 THRU 0002 10S The VITC signal is output 0003 20S lt Note gt 0004 30S This setting takes effect only with the SD output 0005 40S analog composite output and SD SDI output pees E 501 1 2 setting the position where the VITC signal is to be 0008 2min VITC 5 1 Notes TE 525 mode sts 625 mode 2 When DV DVCAM or an unused tape is used 9 A DVCPRO HD DVCPRO50 DVCPPO tape is used in 006 16L 0004 14L the EE mode any setting above 2 10S will result in Ed S E a setting time of 10 seconds 0010 20L 0015 221 401 For setting the operation to be performed in the tape lt Notes gt SRC protection mode when the unit is left standing in the The same line as the one selected by menu item PROTECT STILL status JOG VAR SHTL No 502 VITC POS 2 and No 692 UMID POS 0000 ST
133. ttery E ps BATTERY 0000 NiCd 2 720 59 94p TYPE1 and TYPE 2 SEL eae 12 V battery NEAR 11 2 V 720 23 98p over 5994 TYPE1 initial 0000 settings for the Settings for 1 pc 13 V battery NEAR 12 0 V 720 29 97p over 59 94p TYPE1 camera recorder END 10 6 V If the unit is used 0002 NiCd14 1080 59 94i the TYPE 1 Settings for 1 pc 14 V battery NEAR 13 6 V settings set the END 10 6 V 1080 23 98p over 59 94i TYPE2 MODE of the 0003 S LION AJ HDX900 camera to FRM mn pp 1080 29 97p over 59 94i 2 RATE If it is NEAR Sup BOREAS 2 used with the 0004 I LION 1080 5 TYPE2 settings Settings for 1 pc lithium ion battery ENDURABO 22 Set the VITC UB NEAR 12 9 V END 12 4 V 1080 25p over 50i MODE to FRM 0005 TYPE A RATE Setting for using the battery selected by the menu 720 50p TYPE1 item No 181 TYPE A NEAR item and No 182 720 25p over 50p TYPE1 TYPE A END item 0006 TYPE B Setting for using the battery selected by the menu 2 In the initial settings the Recording Mark is not item No 183 TYPE B NEAR item and No 184 overlapped on the HD SDI signals 42 TYPE B END item indicates the factory setting Setup menus continued OPERATION continued 0000 OFF Video input switching with the INPUT SELECT switch is enabled 0001 ON Video input s
134. will switch to the menu protect mode f the MENU button is pressed while the menu protect mode is set the message lt MENU PROTECT gt is displayed on the video monitor and the menu is displayed lt Note gt To enable ordinary menu operation while the menu protection mode is set press the MENU button when pressing the COUNTER button on the front panel 30 Menu protection release method 1 Press the MENU button when pressing the COUNTER button on the front panel A select screen for the major menu items is displayed on the video monitor and the names are displayed in the counter display 2 Execute the procedures from 2 to 3 described in the Menu protection method The unit will be set to the menu protect setting mode and the display for confirming menu protection will appear on the video monitor va MENU PROTECT OK YES lt PLAY gt NO lt STOP gt 2 3 Press the STOP button The menu is displayed 4 Press the MENU button The menu disappears and the menu protect mode is released Setup initial settings continued System frequency switching lt Selection of the record and playback format and the synchronizing signal depends on the operation mode gt NO 25 SYSTEM Recordable format Playback permissible format Synchronized signal FERQ 1080 59 94i HD LP 1080 59 94i HD REF 59 94Hz 60Hz 720 59 94p HD LP 1080 60i SD REF 59 94Hz 59 60 720 60 00p HD LP 720
135. witching with the INPUT SELECT switch is prohibited 0002 After this unit shifts to recording except editing video input switching with the INPUT SELECT switch is prohibited No Item Description of setting No Item Description of setting 181 For setting in increments of 0 1 V the voltage level at 191 2 Select the audio input switching mode with the INPUT TYPE A which the counter flashes as warning for TYPE A AINSELINH SELECT switch NEAR battery selected as the menu item No 180 BATTERY 0000 OFF SEL item Select the audio input switching mode with the Use when adjusting the settings for multiple batteries INPUT SELECT switch or new type batteries 0001 ON 0000 10 6 Video input switching with the INPUT SELECT switch is prohibited 0023 12 9 0002 REC After this unit shifts to recording except editing 0044 15 0 video input switching with the INPUT SELECT Note Switch is prohibited When this item has been set to a voltage level close HE 52 oven whanan 1 Even if the RESET button is pressed while pressing the mE SEARCH button the value may not return to the factory 1827 For setting in increments of 0 1 V the voltage level at tti TYPE A END Which the TYPE A battery selected as the menu item Se Ing No 180 BATTERY SEL item is to be automatically 2 Displayed menus may vary depending on the settings in turned off menu No 25 SYSTEM FREQ For de
136. ymbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product s en closure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons The exclamation point within an equilateral tri angle is intended to alert the user to the pres ence of important operating and maintenance service instructions in the literature accom panying the appliance Notice U S A only This product has a fluorescent lamp that contains a small amount of mercury It also contains lead in some components Disposal of these materials may be regulated in your due to environmental or recycling your local Industries community considerations For disposal information please contact authorities or the Electronics Alliance http www eiae org FCC Note This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class A digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial 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

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