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Panasonic AJ-D750P VCR User Manual

1. News gathering cassette General purpose cassette lt Notes for playback of consumer DV cassette tape gt Consumer tapes are for playback only they cannot be recorded upon by the AJ D750 e Material recorded on consumer tape must be played back and edited to another professional VTR e The AJ D750 s recording functions recording edit mode Tape EE and others will not function when Consumer tape is inserted in the VTR e Consumer tape FF REW speed is VTR limited to 32X Slow motion playback of consumer format tapes may not be perfect e Maximum Still Timer is 10 seconds for consumer tape e In order to protect the tape the maximum STILL TIMER for consumer tape is 10 seconds STOP mode is engaged after a maximum of 1 minute 229 Switching on the power inserting the cassette Before starting to operate the unit check whether the equipment has been connected properly 1 Turn on the power 2 Check that the AUTO OFF lamp is off When condensation has formed or some other trouble has occurred the AUTO OFF lamp lights and all operations are disabled 3 Insert the cassette tape Insert the tape at its proper position without force 4 Check that the STOP lamp is on When the tape is inserte
2. AUTO Internal sync signal Internal sync signal denotes that the signal is supplied xX denotes that the signal is not supplied gt 63 Audio V Fade Function When editing tapes the edit point splicing selection setting menu No 309 and 310 information is recorded on the tape This information is then sensed during playback and V fade or cut processing is automatically performed for these sections However only when the playback fade selection No 719 is AUTO When the edit point splicing selection setting menu No 309 and 310 is CUT Audio signal A Audio signal B Noise appears at the edit splice When the edit point splicing selection setting menu No 309 and 310 is FADE Audio signal A Audio signal B V fade is performed instantaneously to eliminate the noise lt Notes gt e When the playback fade selection No 719 is CUT cut processing is performed for all splices e When the playback fade selection No 719 is FADE V fade processing is performed for all splices 64 Printed circuit board 60 5 0083 Printed circuit board ADDA1 Factory setting Full name Audio Input This sets the CH1 audio input Impedance SW impedance HIGH 600W Audio Input This sets the CH2 audio input Impedance SW impedance HIGH 600W H2 board CUE F4 board
3. INPUT SELECT NEST Joo YPBPA CHPST SERIALIF Auto ANALOG AES EBU USERSET SERIALIF cCHCONDMON O O TC MODE CONTROL ot AD START DY SCH CF VIDEO GHI ASSEMBLE oO INSERT G EA CH O PREVIEW REVIEW AUTO EDIT HEADPHONES re bo gt Oli vse open L PULL FOR VARIABLE 38 Review 1 Upon completion of the editing press the REVIEW button The review is started in the recorder e To stop the review at any time press the STOP button e When the edit OUT point is reached the unit goes into the stop mode after postrolling INPUT SELECT moto YPBPR CMPST SERIAL IF AUDIO ANALOG AES EBU USERSET SERIALIF CHCONOMON C3 TM O STANDBY PLAYER To SET gt l SHIFT ADJ START RESET 0 0 D PLAY O es ov scH cr IDEO CHI CH2 CUE TC ES ot ae ee v REC ASSEMBLE _ INSERT 0 0 0 0 0 d mY i i oo c PREVIEW auto eorr an B En OoOo oOo P 2 4 PUL K gt lt OPEN PULL FOR VARIABLE FG Split editing Split editing refers to editing where the editing channels are switched while insert editing is in progress 4 Perform insert editing 2 Switch the editing channel When for instance sound from AUDI
4. SW101 Cue Input This sets the CUE input impedance Component Ps PrR This sets the component Ps PR BETA Output level output level when connecting with selector the editor MI Mil level BETA B8 CAM level 65 Rack mounting The unit can be mounted into a 19 inch standard rack if the optional rack mounting adaptors AJ MA34HP are used For the installation rails it is recommended that the rail and bracket for 18 length model number CC3001 99 0400 of SHASSIS TRAK be used The complete slide rail and bracket unit is not available from Panasonic For further details consult with your dealer 1 Remove the screws on the left and right sides of the unit 2 Use the removed screw to attach the inner members of the slide rails Inner member The length of the screws used is subject to restriction If some of the mounting screws have been lost or misplaced use screws which are less than 4 long in their place Use four screws to secure each inner member g Attach the outer member brackets to the rack Check that the height is the same for the left and right brackets gt Attach the AJ MA34HP rack mounting adaptors with included 4 screws 5 Remove the 4 rubber legs from the bottom of the unit and install the unit in the rack After the unit has been installed check that it moves smoothly along the rails EIA standard rack Fasten it to the rack with set screws
5. eee t tee tee e a e e a 62 Audio V Fade Function tetereeeeres 64 Printed circuit board eet eee eee eee eee 65 Rack mounting s ert ere tere eee eee 66 Connector signals ee Gea a eee ew Set See 67 Head cleaning crete etter 69 Condensation r rc crt ttt eens 69 Specifications ee ee ee eee Oh 70 Before operating this unit check that all of its accessories are present and accounted for Power cord 1 pc Option e AJ YA750P component serial interface board e AJ CS750P Cassette adaptor e AJ MA34HP Rack mounting adaptor General and Features Features This unit is a digital video cassette recorder which uses 1 4 inch tapes It incorporates digital compression technology so that the deterioration in picture quality and sound quality resulting from dubbing is significantly minimized compared with existing analog systems Furthermore since it has a compact 4U size and light weight the unit can be carried around or mounted in a 19 inch rack with ease The settings for the units setup can be performed interactively while viewing the screen menus on the TV monitor and editing functions include both assemble and insert editing Compact size and light weight This is a 4U size digital VTR It can be mounted in a 19 inch rack with ease using the optional rack mounting adaptors AJ MA34HP Up to 123 minutes of recording Two sizes of cassette tapes can be used with this unit the news gath
6. 0 5 to 1 x normal speed When 1 is selected playback is performed at 3 1 to 3 1 x normal speed IN OUT DEL This selects the operation to be performed when an edit point has been set incorrectly when the OUT point is before the IN point 0 Editing is not executed unless the illegal edit point is cleared or set again properly 1 The edit points already input are automatically cleared This selects whether to show a negative display when the IN point is greater than the OUT point 0 No negative display 1 Negative display This selects STD or NON STD in accordance with the composite input signal 0 Standard non standard signals are automatically identified and processed 1 Standard signals are processed Forced STD 2 Non standard signals are processed Forced NON STD 304 SERVO This selects the video signal processing 0 Servo is synchronized with the input signal during recording and editing or with the REF signal during playback 1 Servo is synchronized at all times with the REF signal This sets the channel assignments for the controller s analog audio preset when editing the digital audio of the VTR using a controller which does not have a digital audio edit preset control function This selects the channel concerned when the VTR CH1 edit preset is set in compliance with the ON or OFF presetting for the analog aud
7. This selects the buttons which can be operated on the front ENA 0001 ST amp EJ panel when the REMOTE LOCAL switch has been set to 0002 ENA REMOTE 0 No buttons can be operated 1 Only the STOP and EJECT buttons can be operated 2 All buttons except for the RECORDER and PLAYER buttons can be operated 005 TAPE 0000 12h This selects the 12 or 24 hour display for the CTL counter TIMER 0001 24h _ 0 12 hour display 1 24 hour display 006 SUPER 0000 OFF This selects whether the time code and other super display 0001 ON which are output to the VIDEO OUT 3 connector is to shown 0 Not shown 1 Shown The underline on the setting item denotes the initial setting 45 Setup menus USER menu lt BASIC gt continued Item Setting No Superimposed No Superimposed Description ie display display 007 CHARA 0000 WHITE This selects the display type for the super display output to TYPE 0001 W OUT the VIDEO OUT 3 connector as well as for displays such as the setting menu etc 0 White characters against a black background 1 White characters with a black border 008 REMAIN 0000 OFF This selects whether the remaining tape time is shown on the SEL 0001 ON front panel 0 Not shown 1 Shown lt Note gt Even when Shown is selected the remaining tape time is not shown while the unit is calculating the remaining tape time after L
8. appears on the display When it is pressed again the on screen mode is exited and the original operating mode is restored SET button When this is pressed the data which has been set on the on screen menu is entered After data entry the on screen mode is exited and the original operating mode is restored DIAG button When this is pressed VTR information is displayed When it is pressed again the original display is restored There are two types of VTR information HOURS METER information and WARNING information Switching between these types is enabled by pressing the search button Indicated on the HOUR METER screen are the power on time drum rotation time tape travel time loading count etc Indicated on the WARNING screen are the warnings Aps Controls and their functions Connector area 46 lt Connector area gt AC IN connector This is for connecting the unit to the power outlet using the power cord provided SIGNAL GND terminal This terminal is connected to the signal unit which is connected to the unit in order to reduce noise It is not connected to ground for safety purposes Fuse holder This contains a 5A fuse Fan motor This is for cooling the unit The AUTO OFF lamp lights when trouble has caused the fan motor to stop If the unit is still operated in the warning status the temperature inside the deck will rise and when it exceeds the safety t
9. which is offset from the playback pictures by 5 frames 26 Playback 1 Insert the cassette tape and place the unit in the stop mode 2 Press the PLAY button Regular playback is now commenced 3 Adjust the audio playback level Pull out the audio level controls and turn them clockwise or counterclockwise to adjust the levels Normally they are kept in the pushed in state unity value 4 To end playback press the STOP button The VTR now goes into the stop mode lt Note gt e Check that the SERVO lamp is lighted during playback If it flashes or if it is off the images played back will be disturbed OT Jog shuttle modes Jog mode N g Shuttle mode ko N 4 Push the search dial to the in position Be sure that the JOG lamp lights Rotate the search dial The dial s clickstops are cleared and the tape is played back at the speed 0 43 x to 1 x normal speed corresponding to the speed at which the dial is turned When the dial rotation is stopped a still picture appears The playback picture is noise free To transfer from the jog mode to another mode press the appropriate button Push the search dial to release it from the in position The SHTL lamp lights and the unit goes into the shuttle mode Immediately after the power has been turned on rotate the search dial and set it to the center position Set the SHTL SLOW switch to SHTL or SLOW Rotate
10. COARSE 0001 90 The S and C phases change but the H phase does not 0002 180 change 0003 270 06 SCH FINE 0000 124 SCH phase adjustment Total variable range 45 or more The S and C phases change but the H phase does not 0128 0 change 0255 123 07 PBOUT Lv 0000 124 Component Ps output level adjustment Total variable range 3 dB 0124 0 0247 123 08 PROUTLV 0000 124 Component Pr output level adjustment Total variable range 3 dB 0124 0 0247 10 AV PHASE 0000 This adjusts the audio output phase with respect to the video output 20 876 steps 0128 The audio output phase is advanced with respect to the video output 0255 The audio output phase is delayed with respect to the video output The underline on the setting item denotes the initial setting 44 USER menu BASIC gt item Setting No Superimposed Superimposed Description display display 000 P ROLL This sets the preroll time which can be set from 0 to 15 seconds TIME in l second increments lt Note gt When the unit is set to automatic editing PREVIEW AUTO EDIT the unit will not operate if the preroll time is set to 0 seconds 001 CHARA This sets the position of the characters on the horizontal H POS plane for the time code and other super displays output to the VIDEO OUT 3 connector lt Note gt 1 When setting this item the DISPLAY SEL status is ou
11. Set the REMOTE LOCAL switch on the front panel bottom section to the adjustment position LOCAL REMOTE For adjusting the video output signals using an external encoder remote controller LOCAL For adjusting the video output signals using this unit 3 Adjust the source machine independently 3 1 When using the preset values Set the PRESET MANUAL switches of the VIDEO LEVEL CHROMA LEVEL SETUP and HUE controls to PRESET 3 2 When adjusting the video output signals without using the preset values 1 Play back a cassette tape on which standard color bar signals have been recorded 2 Adjust the controls in such a way that the waveforms on the waveform monitor WFM and vectorscope VSC resemble those shown in the figures below A Video level Adjust this level to 100IRE Chroma level and hue Adjust the two controls in such a way that the light spot of the vector waveforms comes inside the rectangular grid mark Setup level Adjust the control to eliminate deviation E Waveform on WFM E Waveform on VSC 4 Perform the same adjustments on the source machine connected to the unit 41 Setup default settings The units major settings are performed by making selections on menus The setting menus appear on the TV monitor when the TV monitor and VIDEO OUT 3 connector in the unit s connector area are hooked up Changing the settings 1 Press the MENU button The setup menu appears on the TV mo
12. adjustments to the video output signals are performed by the unit VIDEO LEVEL control and switch When the ENCODER CONTROL switch is at LOCAL the video level can be adjusted When it is at PRESET the video level is set to the unity value 0 dB When it is at MANUAL the video level can be adjusted using this control CHROMA LEVEL control and switch When the ENCODER CONTROL switch is at LOCAL the chroma level can be adjusted When it is at PRESET the chroma level is set to the unity value 0 dB When it is at MANUAL the chroma level can be adjusted using this control SET UP control and switch Composite output only variable When the ENCODER CONTROL switch is at LOCAL the setup level can be adjusted When it is at PRESET the setup level is set to the unity value 0 IRE When it is at MANUAL the setup level can be adjusted using this control HUE control and switch Composite output only variable When the ENCODER CONTROL switch is at LOCAL the hue can be adjusted When it is at PRESET the hue is set to the unity value 0 When it is at MANUAL the hue can be adjusted using this control CF switch This selects whether the playback framing is to be locked in 4 field increments or 2 field increments 4F The framing is locked in 4 field increments 2F The framing is locked in 2 field increments SYNCHRONIZE switch This selects whether to provide phase synchronization between two decks ON Phase synchronization
13. audio CH1 CH2 track CH1 2 0 Audio input CH1 signal 1 Audio input CH2 signal 2 Mixed audio input CH1 and CH2 signal This selects the input signal to be recorded on the audio CH2 track 0 Audio input CH1 signal 1 Audio input CH2 signal 2 Mixed audio input CH1 and CH2 signal 714 REC CH1 715 REC CH2 The underline on the setting item denotes the initial setting 56 USER menu lt AUDIO gt continued Superimposed Superimposed Description No A No display display 0 CUE IN 1 Audio CH1 input 2 Audio CH2 input 3 Audio CH1 and CH2 MIX signal This selects the level meter scale 0 Full scale 1 Fine scale DV OUTPUT DV format playback track signals to CH2 track signals to CH2 lt Note gt 719 PB FADE IN point OUT point during playback 1 Forced CUT 2 Forced FADE 720 EMBEDDED serial output 0 Data is not superimposed 1 Data is superimposed lt Note gt been installed The underline on the setting item denotes the initial setting ETa This selects the input signal recorded in CUE This selects the AUDIO CH1 and CH2 output signals during 0 The CH1 track signals are output to CH1 and the CH2 1 The CH3 track signals are output to CH1 and the CH4 2 The mixed CH1 and CH3 track signals are
14. black burst signal 0 Signal is not generated 1 Signal is generated This selects color killer processing for the video input signals 0 The signals are forcibly processed as B W signals 1 The signals are automatically processed This selects whether to float the vertical sync position of the video output in order to align the video output phase with the input in the EE record edit modes 0 Signals are not floated 1 Signals are floated This selects whether the video output signals are to be muted when the LOW RF or servo lock release condition occurs during playback 0 No muting Freeze 1 Muting Set to gray This selects ON or OFF for the closed capture signal in the first field 0 Forced blanking performed 1 Blanking not performed This selects ON or OFF for the closed capture signal in the second field 0 Forced blanking performed 1 Blanking not performed This selects whether to disable the CF ID in the component and SIG PB OUT 0 ID is not added 1 ID is forcibly added 2 ID is added when the CF lamp is lighted This selects the freeze mode for still pictures 0 Field freeze 1 Frame freeze lt Note gt When frame freeze has been selected the frame slow status is established with the slow setting This selects the conditions under which frame detection is to be performed when signals are input 0 Frame detection is performed at all times 1 Frame detection is pr
15. connector PARALLEL REMOTE connector This is used when operating the unit from an external source 18 Connections when one unit is used Set the CONTROL switch on the front panel to LOCAL Analog video input component connectors Analog audio input connectors Reference input connectors Digital audio video input connector option Digital audio input connector Digital audio video output connectors option Analog audio output connectors Active through output connector option Audio monitor Digital audio output output connectors connector Video monitor output connectors composite x 3 component 19 Connections when 2 units are used deck to deck Source machine e Set the CONTROL switch on the front panel to REMOTE Recorder e Set the CONTROL switch on the front panel to LOCAL Reference Signal generator Remote control signal 9P Recorder Source machine As a el ca 0 FOE op icp a g To video monitor device To audio monitor device To video monitor device To audio monitor device Digital video audio signal option Digital audio Analog video signal component 20 Connections with editing contr
16. editing recording mode gt TAPE For outputting the simultaneous playback signals EE For outputting the input signals selected by the INPUT SELECT switch The SETUP menu No 308 CONFI EDIT setting is required Controls and their functions continued lt Front Panel Center Section gt REMOTE LOCAL switch This switch is set when the unit is to be controlled from an external source using the REMOTE connector RS 232C connector or parallel connector REMOTE Set to this position when controlling the unit by a device connected using the 9 pin REMOTE connector or RS 232C parallel connector LOCAL Set to this position when controlling the unit using the controls on its own operation panel REMOTE lamp This lights when the REMOTE LOCAL switch has been set to the REMOTE position Search button This button is pressed to establish the search mode When the search dial is set to the shuttle mode and turned to a particular position and this button is pressed playback commences at the speed set by the search dial JOG SHTL SLOW lamps These indicate the present status of the search dial and SHTL SLOW switch JOG This lights when the unit is in the JOG mode SHTL This lights when the unit is in the SHTL mode SLOW This lights when the unit is in the VAR variable mode SHTL SLOW switch This selector switch is set when the search dial is used for SHTL or SLOW applications REV STILL FWD lamps One of these lam
17. ejecting or inserting the cassette 009 SETUP 0000 OFF This selects whether the SETUP MENU No is displayed on NUMBER 0001 ON screen 0 The SETUP MENU No is not displayed 1 The SETUP MENU No is displayed o The underline on the setting item denotes the initial setting 46 Setup menus USER menu Description This selects the direct search dial operation 0 For direct search dial operations 1 Operation is not transferred to the search mode unless the search button is pressed This sets the maximum speed for shuttle operations 0 16 x normal speed 1 32 x normal speed 2 60 x normal speed During DV format the maximum speed is 32 x normal speed even when 60X is selected This sets the maximum speed for FF and REW operations 0 32 x normal speed 1 60 x normal speed 2 100 x normal speed During DV format the maximum speed is 32 x normal speed regardless of this setting This sets the status until the audio signal is output when operation switches from the stop or search modes to the play 0 The time until the audio is output is shortened 1 The audio is output after the status stabilizes When set to 0 OFF the sound in the initially output part is incomplete Therefore this setting is not recommended for broadcasts This selects whether to warn the operator when the REF VIDEO signal has not been connected 0 Warning i
18. humid location 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 has formed on or in the unit the AUTO OFF lamp lights and the cassette tape is automatically ejected Keep the power supplied and simply wait until the AUTO OFF lamp goes off 69 Specifications GENERAL Power supply Power consumption Operating ambient temperature Operating ambient humidity Weight Dimensions WxHxD Recording format Recording tracks Tape speed Recording time Tape FF REW time Editing accuracy Tape timer accuracy Servo lock time VIDEO Digital video Sampling frequencies Quantizing Error correction AC 120 V410 50 60 Hz 165 W 41 F to 104 F 5 C to 40 C 10 to 90 no condensation 39 6 Ibs 18 kg 16 3 4x6 15 16x16 3 8 inches DVCPRO format Digital video Time code Recorded in sub code area Digital audio 2channels Cue Track 1 track Control CTL 1 track 33 820 mm sec General purpose cassette Max 123 minutes News gathering cassette Max 63 minutes 1 4 inch thin magnetic layer metal tape Less than 3 min with general purpose cassette Less than 2 min with news gathering cassette 0 frame using time code 1 frame using continuous CTL signal Less than 0 5 sec color framing standby ON Y 13 5 MHz Ps Pr 3 375 MHz 8 bits Reed Solomon product code Digi
19. long as it is kept depressed SERVO lamp This lights when the drum servo and capstan servo have locked REC INHIBIT lamp This lights when the REC INHIBIT switch in the front panel bottom section is at ON or when the accidental erasure prevention mode has been set for the cassette In this state neither recording nor editing is possible No guarantee is made for the audio EE mode at tape speeds below the normal tape speed The FF REW speed can be selected on the setup menu NO 102 FF REW MAX and it is set to the same speed lt Front Panel Center Section gt STAND BY button When this is pressed the same tension as in the regular stop mode is applied to the tape and while the head drum continues to rotate the button s lamp lights to indicate that the standby ON mode is established In the standby OFF mode the half loading mode is established When this button is pressed in the stop mode the standby OFF mode is established the half loading mode is established The lamp in the button now goes off When the unit remains in the stop mode for longer than a predetermined period the standby OFF mode is automatically established in order to protect the tape When this button or the STOP button is pressed in the standby OFF mode the standby ON mode is established When a button other than the STOP button is pressed the mode corresponding to the button pressed is established On screen settings are available for
20. lt Notes gt e Keep the temperature inside the rack to between 41 F 5 C and 104 F 40 C e Bolt the rack securely to the floor so that it will not topple over when the VTR is drawn out 66 Connector signals VIDEO IN SERIAL IN DIGITAL BNCx2 Active through Option Y PB PR ANALOG BNCx3 Loop through 75 termination VIDEO IN BNCx2 switch provided REF VIDEO IN BNCx2 Loop through 75 Q termination switch provided VIDEO OUT SERIAL OUT DIGITAL BNCx3 Option Y PB PR ANALOG BNCx3 VIDEO OUT BNCx3 AUDIO IN SERIAL IN DIGITAL BNCx2 Option AUDIO IN DIGITAL XLRx2 CH1 CH2 AES EBU format AUDIO IN ANALOG XLRx2 CH1 CH2 CUE IN XLRx1 TIME CODE IN XLRx1 AUDIO OUT SERIAL OUT DIGITAL BNCx3 Option AUDIO OUT DIGITAL XLRx2 CH1 CH2 AES EBU format AUDIO OUT ANALOG XLRx2 CH1 CH2 CUE OUT XLRx1 TIME CODE OUT XLRx1 MONITOR OUT XLRx2 L CH1 R CH2 HEADPHONES front M6 RS 422A REMOTE 9P REMOTE IN OUT Pin No Signal Pin No 1 FRAME GROUND 2 TRANSMIT A 3 RECEIVE B REMOTE OUT Pin No Signal Signal 1 FRAME GROUND 4 TRANSMIT COMMON RECEIVE A TRANSMIT B Connector signals PARALLEL REMOTE 25P PinNo Signal Pinno Signar Pinno siga 1_ PAY coma o o i Sab oy on STATUS 2 stopcommand 1 3 4 REw commano 13 pLaystaTus 2 EJECT COMMAND FF
21. output to CH1 and the mixed CH2 and CH4 track signals to CH2 This item setting is valid only when the tape recorded on the four channels of the DV format is played back This selects the processing method for the audio edit points 0 According to the status during recording This selects whether to superimpose the audio data onto the This item is valid when the optional serial interface board has Time code user bit Time code User bit 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 the 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 This enables insert editing to be conducted independently using the time code alone In addition the VTR s playback speed can be read from the stop mode to slow motion playback up to high speed play approx 100X normal speed The time code values are indicated using the display and superimpose functions TCR 00 07 04 24 t_ Frames Hours Seconds Minutes User bit 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
22. signal The display appears as shown below T amp R 00 01 04 07 The colon between the seconds and frames changes to a period during drop frame mode When the time code signal cannot be read an asterisk is displayed 60 Superimpose screen The control signals time code etc are displayed using abbreviations CTL control signal TCR TC time code reading UBR TC user bit reading Abbreviation TCR XX XX XX XX TV monitor Characters displayed The background of characters superimposed on the display can be changed using menu No 007 CHARA TYPE TCR XX XX XX XX TV monitor Display position The position of the characters superimposed on the display can be changed using setting menus No 001 CHARA H POS and No 002 CHARA V POS TCR xx xix XX TCR XX kX XX Xk TV monitor TV monitor Operation mode The VTR s operation mode can also be displayed using setting menu No 003 DISPLAY SEL TCR XX XX 2XX XX STOP ___ VTR operation mode ea em SR Oem Neo ER RSE TV monitor LBT Servo reference This unit automatically selects the input video signal selected by the INPUT switch the reference video signal supplied from the REF VIDEO input connector or the internal sync signal as the servo reference signal When the signal is selected the unit s mode and servo reference stand in the relationship shown in the flowchart presente
23. the transfer time to the standby OFF mode PLAYER RECORDER buttons These buttons are operated when editing operations are conducted using the unit as the recorder and a VTR equipped with an RS 422A serial interface remote control connector 9 pins Neither button functions when the unit is used on its own PLAYER button When this button is pressed its lamp lights and the player connected to the unit can be operated by remote control The unit s editing and tape transport buttons now control the player s functions RECORDER button When this button is pressed its lamp lights and the editing and tape transport buttons control the recorder s the units functions TC CTL switch By pressing this switch what appears on the counter display is changed between TC and CTL When TC is selected either the TC or UB value is displayed depending on the position selected by the TC UB switch TC UB switch This selector switch determines whether the value of TC or UB appears on the counter display when the TC CTL switch has been set to TC INT EXT switch INT For using the built in time code generator EXT For using the time external code which is input from the time code input connector or the video signal VITC The selection is set at the menu TAPE EE switch lt In the stop mode gt TAPE For outputting the signals played back from the tape EE For outputting the input signals selected by the INPUT SELECT switch lt In the
24. 2 CUE To j assemete _ insert 0 b pi PREVIEW AUTO EDIT HEADPHONES REVIEW PREROLL tam J iios O O O O meal E E s PULL x g open Leuh rog varate Adjust the recording level Set the time counter display to TC or CTL When the unit is used as the player Set the CONTROL switch to REMOTE Set the POWER switch to ON INPUT SELECT EJECT AUDIO ANALOG AES EBU USERSET SERIAL IF iA CHCONDMON O O YCMODE Col TC INT TAPE COREMD E teen ilf p me gi BBH E EXT EE L Fwo STAND a PLAYER ov scH cr TA m CISERVO O ee ZORI Se wines VIDEO CHI CH2 CUE TC aec i O assewo e C menr JL I LI LI L 8 PREVIEW REVIEW AUTO EDIT pReroLL C mG stop O mee Adjust the playback level Set the time counter display to TC or CTL BD Select the editing mode 1 Select the editing mode For assemble editing press the ASSEMBLE button For insert editing press the INSERT button ASSEMBLE The assemble editing mode in which cuts are joined together is established INSERT The insert editing mode in which cuts are inserted is established 2 Select the editing channel With assemble editing the ASSEMBLE lamp light With insert editing press the button of th
25. 3 EDIT No 300 312 e TAPE PROTECT No 400 401 TIME CODE No 500 509 e VIDEO No 600 611 e AUDIO No 700 720 3 Repeat the operation in step 2 to select the user file to be used and press the SET button The user file is changed and stored in the memory lt Note gt SYSTEM menu items are not included in user files 1 to 5 Therefore after selecting the user file switch to the SYSTEM file and set the SYSTEM menu items AT Setup setting menus SYSTEM menu em _ er Seting Description display display SYS SC System phase adjustment Total variable range 180 or phase adjustment Total variable range 180 or more Advanced Delayed lt Note gt When shipped from the factory the setting values do not change even if setting operations are performed 01 SYSH System phase adjustment SC cycle phase 280 ns steps Advanced Delayed lt Note gt When shipped from the factory the setting values do not change even if setting operations are performed 02 VIDEO Video phase adjustment 148 ns steps PHASE C advanced C delayed 03 YC YC timing rough adjustment 148 ns steps COARSE C advanced C delayed 04 YC FINE 0000 2 YC timing fine adjustment 37 ms steps C advanced 0002 0 C delayed The digital OUT option YC does not change 0004 2 05 SCH 0000 0 SCH phase adjustment 90 units
26. Adjusting the video level 1 Keep the VIDEO LEVEL PRESET MANUAL switch set to PRESET unity value 2 To adjust the recording level set the VIDEO LEVEL PRESET MANUAL switch to MANUAL and adjust the level to a position between 3dB and 3dB with the control 5 3 Adjusting the audio level 1 Adjust the audio input signal levels of the analog audio CH1 CH2 signals and analog cue signal Keep the audio input output level controls pushed in unity value 2 The audio signals will be recorded at the proper level To adjust the recording level pull out the controls and adjust them With the CUE signal adjust the control in such a way that 20dB will not be exceeded 6 Press the PLAY button while holding down the REC button The REC and PLAY lamps light and recording commences To end the recording press the STOP button Recording is ended and the unit goes into the stop mode lt Notes gt e Check that the SERVO lamp is lighted during recording If it flashes or if it is off the images played back will be disturbed e Only the analog composite video input signals can be adjusted The digital video and analog component input signals cannot be adjusted e The sound and pictures to be recorded are offset from the playback pictures by at least 5 frames and recorded When for instance recording sound at a particular timing while the playback pictures are monitored the sound to be recorded will be recorded at a position
27. O CH2 is to be additionally inserted during video channel insert editing 2 1 Press the AUDIO CH2 button during video channel editing The lamp in the button lights and the AUDIO CH2 sound is insert edited 2 2 Press the AUDIO CH2 button again and turn off the lamp in the button This completes the AUDIO CH2 insert editing INPUT SELECT L Jvoeo YPBPR CMPST SERIAL IF AUDIO ANALOG AES EBU USERSET SERIALIF CHCONDITION CS O O TC MODE CONTROL TC INT TAPE Di ee 2 2 xT BY aE il SHIFT ADJ STA RESET OO td O fel ov scx ce LEVEL cH C CUE VIDEO OO O OHO weno BELO nomes d l n 2 AUTO EDIT pREROLL PREVIEW HEADPHONES REVIEW L Puit Fon VARIABLE PULL OPEN 40 Video output encoder output signal adjustments After this system has been connected the video output signal ENCODER OUT must be adjusted if AB roll editing editing using two source machines using an editor for instance is to be error free and accurate This adjustment must be repeated when one of the connecting cables has been replaced and whenever the connections are changed The adjustment procedure using this unit is outlined below 1 Check the connections see page 22 2
28. O eort PREROLL O TRIM B v0 Heo put FOR VARIABLE BT Automatic editing Executing automatic editing 1 Press the AUTO EDIT button Automatic editing is now performed e To stop the editing at any time press the STOP button When the edit OUT point is reached the unit goes into the stop mode after postrolling Postroll With assemble editing editing continues for approx 2 seconds even after the edit OUT point has been passed the tape is rewound to the OUT point and the unit goes into the stop mode With insert editing the unit goes into the play mode after the edit OUT point has been passed the tape is rewound to the OUT point and the unit goes into the stop mode Retry function If the AUTO EDIT button is pressed again after the STOP button has been pressed to stop the editing editing will start again from the beginning Auto tag editing If the AUTO EDIT button is pressed when the next edit point has not yet been entered upon completion of editing the previous edit OUT point will be entered as the IN point and editing is performed accordingly To release the auto tag mode press one of the tape transport buttons PLAY etc lt Note gt The entered points are automatically cleared after editing is executed However the previous editing points can be recalled by pressing the TRIM or TRIM and SET buttons together
29. ODE gt en eee 506 BINARY This sets the usage status of the user bit of the time code sets the usage status of the user bit of the time code generated by the TCG 0 NOT SPECIFIED character set not specified ISO CHARACTER 8 bits character set based on ISO646 1SO2022 UNASSIGNED 1 undefined UNASSIGNED 2 undefined UNASSIGNED 3 undefined PAGE LINE UNASSIGNED 4 undefined UNASSIGNED 5 undefined This selects whether to control the phase correction of the LTC generated by the TCG 0 Phase correction control is not performed 1 Phase correction control is performed This selects whether the CF flag of the TCG is to ON 0 CF flag is OFF 1 CF flag is ON This selects the DF NDF mode for CTL and TCG 0 Drop frame mode 1 Non drop frame mode No 509 is valid when the CONTROL is LOCAL or LOCAL ENA of item 004 to ENA OPA Fw p DF MODE The underline on the setting item denotes the initial setting EBS 2 Setup menus USER menu lt VIDEO gt Superimposed display Setting Superimposed display FREEZE SEL 608 IN DET 609 FRM 0000 0001 0000 0001 FIELD FRAME FORCED AUTO B W _COLOR OFF ON Description This selects the component input signal level 0 MII level 1 B cam level This selects whether to generate the internal
30. Oe nl N DIGITAL VIDEO CASSETTE Digital Video Cassette Recorder AJ AN 505 Operating Instructions IMPORTANT Unauthorized recording of copyrighted televi sion programs video tapes and other materials may infringe the right of copyright owners and be contrary to copyright laws CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN WARNING To reduce the risk of fire or shock hazard do not expose this equipment to rain or moisture CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR BACK NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the products enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance servicing instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance CAUTION To reduce the risk of fire or shock hazard and annoying interference use the recommended accessories only E is the safety information Do not insert fingers or any objects into the video cassette holder Avoid operating or leaving the unit near strong magnetic fields Be e
31. STATUS 24 1 lt Notes gt COMMAND pins TTL level active low 100ms edge electrical signal STATUS pins open collector sink current 6mA RS 232C REMOTE 25 pin D SUB crossover cable supported Pinno Abbreviation circuit scription i 4 ith pin 5 a o e o O DSR Data set ready Re power output after communication enable Example of connections with controller PC using a 25 pin D SUB crossover cable PC end D SUB 25 pins VTR end D SUB 25 pins l 1 2 2 3 3 4 4 5 5 6 6 7 7 0 0 N ENCODER REMOTE 15P Pinno soi pnn Signal Pino so O e i le srmo a ero 2 semu 7_ovsso comse a _ Ps lowes aw aleo e me devs ne 68 Video head cleaning This unit has an auto head cleaning function which automatically reduces the dirt on the heads However to further increase the units reliability it is recommended that its video heads be cleaned every day Use the cleaning fluid designated by Panasonic Condensation 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 e It is moved to a very humid place full of steam or a room immediately after it has been heated up e It is suddenly moved from a cold location to a hot or
32. d the cylinder rotates automatically the tape is loaded and the unit goes into the stop mode The EJECT lamp goes off INPUT SELECT voeo YPBPR CMPST SERIAL IF voo ANALOG AES EBU USERSET SERIAL IF CHCONDMON C2 O E C MODE CONTROL meer O72 ET EE LOCAL PLAYER RECORDER J Te SET SHIFT START Ge pv scu cr SERVO LEVEL CHI CH2 CUE VIDEO VIDEO CHI CH2 CUE TC PLAY GOO GG oT oe PREVIEW AUTO EDIT HEXORHONES REVIEW PREROLL z wm e Oooo OGE yee putt FoR VARIABLE l 24 STOP STAND BY mode 1 When the STOP button is pressed the unit goes into the stop mode The STOP lamp lights and the tape stops traveling eIn order to protect the tape the unit goes into the standby OFF mode after the time set by setting menu No 400 STILL TIMER has elapsed When the STOP REW FF or PLAY button is pressed the unit will go into the appropriate mode 2 When the STAND BY button is pressed the unit goes into the standby ON OFF mode When the button s lamp is lighted the unit is in the standby ON mode When the button is pressed during the stop mode the unit goes into the standby OFF mode and half loading mode and the lamp goes off When the button is pressed during the standby OFF mode the unit
33. d below EXT What is the SERVO REF on the setup menu No 304 setting Is the unit in the recording mode NO Is the unit in the editing mode Is VIDEO CH1 CH2 CUE or TC selected Is the input video signal available YES Is the REF VIDEO signal supplied The input video signal The internal sync signal serves as the reference signal The REF VIDEO input signal serves as the reference signal serves as the reference signal 62 Servo reference setting tables The servo reference signal is switched as shown in the tables below depending on the servo reference setting deck mode and what input signal is available When the mode is transferred to editing or recording playback the image may be disturbed and the transfer may be delayed if the references during playback and recording do not match E During playback or special playback Reference signal Input signal status servo reference REFIN sigra Internal sync signal cee REF IN signal Internal sync signal REF IN signal Internal sync signal Internal sync signal SERVO REF on the setup menu No 304 position AUTO EXT E During recording or editing SERVO REF on the setup menu No 304 position Input signal status Reference signal servo reference ee Oo f o eon ers Internal sync signal x VIDEO IN signal REF IN signal
34. ded e 9 pin RS 422A RS232C remote In addition to the standard 9 pin serial RS 422A connector RS 232C and 25 pin parallel connectors are also featured The RS 422A connector enables another VTR to be operated in parallel with the unit if a looping connection is used for the two units 2 channel high sound quality digital audio Sound can be edited separately for two channels while channel mixing capabilities are also available One channel is provided for the analog cue track 4 Features continued Dial jog shuttle All playback is free of noise bars with jog operations performed when the variable range is set to between 0 43 and 1 x normal tape speed Shuttle operations can be performed up to 60X normal tape speed in both forward and reverse directions Color images are well defined even during high speed searches Automatic editing functions Besides assembly and insert editing can also be performed Menu driven setup The setup settings which are conducted prior to operating the unit are performed while viewing the screen menus either on the unit s display or a TV monitor Controls and their functions Front panel a INPUT SELECT YPEPR CMPST SERIAL IF C Oo ANALOG AESEBU USERSET SERIALIF 0O REC MENU SET DIAG mT REGEN RECAUN ARIT E SYNCH preset OF We lt Front Panel Top Section gt POWER switch Wh
35. ded between the edit IN point and preroll point When the IN point has not been entered whether to enter the IN point and perform preroll or to perform preroll without entering the IN point can be selected at setting menu No 311 AUTO ENTRY 30 Automatic editing Deck to Deck Editing refers to the job of using a prerecorded tape to produce a complete recording by joining together separate cuts and deleting unnecessary parts The basic steps taken for editing are as follows 1 Set the CONTROL switch to REMOTE on the player and to LOCAL on the recorder Select the editing mode Enter the edit points of the recorder and player Check and modify the edit points Check Preview before proceeding with the editing Proceed with the editing q 0 e E e N Check Review the recording that has resulted from the editing eS ee Automatic editing Switch settings and adjustments When the unit is used as the recorder Select the video and audio input Set the POWER switch signals using the INPUT SELECT Set the CONTROL to ON switches switch to LOCAL INPUT SELECT ae YPBPR CMPST SERIAL IF ae ANALOG AES EBU USERSET SERIAL IF IV al lexcommen o oD ft boo comhol INT TAPE COREMPTE EBE US EXT EE STANDBY PLAYER SHIFT AD START w ser UUU caw PLAY z VOEO CHI CH
36. diting lt gt street eee eee reese 29 Preroll ei hark etnies arira eee eee tev had ae ae 30 Automatic editing gt erst rrr eter e terres 31 e Switch settings and adjustments gt 32 e Selecting the editing mode s res 33 e Entering the edit points 1x22 sere ns c 4 gt sri 4 34 Checking the edit points PE eer oe EAEE eae eee aoe 35 Modifying the edit points asd pea ace aay Geet Wace E 36 e Preview ccc crete ete teens 37 e Executing automatic editing ts ttr ee 38 e Review sc ttt tt tees 39 e Split editing Ea a See ei A a Ae a ATAN EE E 40 Video output encoder output signal adjustment 0ee anuano 41 Setup default settings 0008 42 Setup MENUS ertian s d seetri i eee teens 43 System Menu canes sched te eee raat re ack 44 Basic MENU cs arrears EERTE eh eee ey this 45 Operation MENU cee cee ee eee eee 47 Interface men eere sa eee eee eee eee eee eee 48 w Edit menuso tt gente rrara eek Giese aa eee 49 eTape protect MENU ee cece ee ee ee eens 51 eTime Code menu eee cece eee ete net eees 52 Vid o meni eves 28 tere elk baste ak oe ad Se eee 54 Audio men erie eerie se ee tea ote ena ete 55 Time code user bit 22sec eee eee ee eet eee 58 Recording internal external time codes 59 e Reproducing the time code user bit gt 60 Superimpose screen sere eee e ee eee 61 Servo reference
37. e channel whose signals are to be edited and light its lamp 3 Select the VTR to be operated this setting is performed when editing with 2 VTRs Press the PLAYER or RECORDER button to select the VTR PLAYER Press this button to operate the player VTR and enter the edit points RECORDER Press this button to operate the recorder VTR this unit and enter the edit points smes ner J LHE L HO HEADEHONES lt H AUTO EDT PREROLL E r ies REW Camm E PULL Dud x7 OPEN ILL FOR VARIABLE BA Automatic editing Entering the edit points 1 Search for the edit IN point by performing the jog or shuttle operation Establish the still picture mode at the desired position Refer to page 28 for details on the jog shuttle operations 2 Press the IN and SET buttons together The edit IN point is now entered The edit IN point value now appears on the display 3 Search for the edit OUT point by performing the jog or shuttle operation Establish the still picture mode at the desired position Refer to page 28 for details on the jog shuttle operations 4 Press the OUT and SET buttons together The edit OUT point is now entered The edit OUT point value now appears on the display Ni VIDEO YPBPR CMPST SERIAL JF CHCONDMON O C3 Cl TC MODE CONTROL TC INT TAPE COREMOTE we
38. e set using set up menu No 300 VAR RANGE Jog mode The dial clickstops are cleared and the tape is played back at the speed 1 2 x to 1 x normal speed corresponding to the speed at which the dial is turned 10 lt Front Panel Center Section gt PREROLL button This is used for feeding and cueing the tape for manual editing When it is pressed the tape travels to the preroll point where it stops The preroll time can be set on screen When this button is pressed together with the IN or OUT button the tape can be cued to the IN or OUT point entered When the AUDIO ENTRY on the setup menu No 311 is set to 1 IN point has been entered at the point where the PREROLL button is pressed even if the IN point has not been entered AUTO EDIT button Automatic editing is executed when this is pressed after an edit point has been entered When the AUTO EDIT button is pressed though the IN point has not been entered automatic editing is executed using the point at which the button was pressed as the IN point PREVIEW REVIEW buttons PREVIEW When this is pressed after an edit point has been entered the tape travels editing is not performed and the rehearsal can be activated on the screen connected to the recorder If it is pressed when the IN point has not been entered the point at which the button was pressed is entered as the IN point and preview is executed accordingly REVIEW If this is pressed after a block has been edi
39. een menu Note that the headphones output volume is normally linked When the volumes are kept separate the monitor output is set to the unity value preset value MONITOR SELECT switches These are used to select the audio signals output to the monitor L R channels Each time the L button is pressed the signals output to the monitor L channel are selected in turn in the following order CH1 CH2 CUE and back to CH1 Each time the R button is pressed the signals output to the monitor R channel are selected in turn in the following order CH1 CH2 CUE and back to CH1 The L or R lamp on the level meter display lights to indicate which signal is now being selected When MONI CH SEL is set to AUTO at the on screen menu No 713 the display may not match the monitor output MONITOR SET button This is used when outputting the MIX signal to the monitor L R channels When the MONITOR SET and L or R buttons are pressed together the CH1 and CH2 MIX signal can be output to the monitor L or R When these buttons are pressed together again MIX is released 13 Controls and their functions continued lt Front Panel Bottom Section gt ENCODER CONTROL switch This selects whether the adjustments to the video output signals are to be performed by the unit or by an external encoder remote controller REMOTE The adjustments to the video output signals are performed by the external encoder remote controller LOCAL The
40. emperature all the units operations will be shut down ANALOG AUDIO IN connectors These are the analog audio input connectors CUE IN connector The analog signal to be recorded on the CUE track is supplied to this connector The audio signals from a microphone can also be recorded by selecting the 60dB input mode on screen TIME CODE IN connector This is the connector for recording the external time code on the tape ANALOG COMPONENT VIDEO IN connector The analog component video signal is supplied to this connector ANALOG COMPOSITE VIDEO IN connectors and 75Q termination switch The analog composite video signal is supplied to these two connectors which are connected in a loop through configuration When the termination is required set the switch to ON REF VIDEO IN connectors and 75Qtermination switch These are the input connectors for the reference video signals When the termination is required set the switch to ON ANALOG AUDIO OUT connectors The analog audio signals are output from these connectors TIME CODE OUT connector The playback time code is output from this connector during playback During recording the time code generated by the internal time code generator is output CUE OUT connector The analog signal recorded on the CUE track is output from this connector MONITOR OUT connector During playback the playback signals from the CUE track or PCM audio signal CH1 CH2 are output f
41. en the ON side is pressed the power is switched on and the audio level and video level meters counter display and INPUT SELECT display light up INPUT SELECT switches These are used to select the video and audio input signals lt Video gt Each time the VIDEO button is pressed the input video signal selection is switched in the order of Y PB PR COMPOSITE SERIAL IF and back to Y PB Pr lt Audio gt Each time the AUDIO button is pressed the input audio signal selection is switched in the order of ANALOG AES EBU USER SET SERIAL IF and back to ANALOG USER SET is a function for selecting two different input signals to be recorded on PCM audio signal CH1 and CH2 and it is used in tandem with the on screen menu For instance if USER SET is selected by INPUT SELECT and CH1 ANALOG and CH2 DIGI are selected on the on screen menu the analog input signal and digital input signal AES EBU and SERIAL IF will be respectively recorded on channels 1 and 2 of the PCM audio signals recorded on the tape INPUT SELECT display The characters corresponding to the selected input signal light lt Video gt YPBPR Analog component video signal CMPSIT Analog composite video signal SERIAL IF Serial component digital video signal SMPTE 259M C 272M option lt Audio gt ANALOG Analog audio signal AES EBU Digital audio signal USER SET Selection of audio signal to be recorded SERIAL IF Serial digital audio signal SMPTE 259M C 272M optio
42. ering cassette max 63 minutes and general purpose cassette max 123 minutes The width of the tapes measures 1 4 inch to achieve a compact design Compatibility with consumer products Consumer cassette tapes shot with digital cameras available on the consumer market can be played back on this unit using the optional cassette adaptor AJ CS750P lt Note gt Slow playback of consumer cassette tapes will not produce the smooth operation produced by slow playback of DVCPRO cassette tapes Digital slow motion jog Digital slow motion technology created originally by Panasonic enables noiseless images to be played back from speeds ranging from still picture to approx 1 2 x normal tape speed lt Note gt Some noise may occur when the slow motion speed is changed Time codes This unit comes with a built in time code generator TCG time code reader TCR In addition to the internal time code time code facilities include external time code input as well as recording of the input signal VITC code Multi function input output interfaces Analog input output Component Y PB PR and composite signal input and output connectors are provided e Serial digital input output Digital component interfacing complying with the SMPTE 259M C 272M serial digital signal standard is possible when the optional component serial interface board AJ YA750P is used AES EBU audio input output Digital audio input and output connectors are provi
43. es si z E a i a SHtt Gai START RESET O E DY scH cr T fal ia 5 LeveL cni VIDEO CHI CH2 CUE TC G iG assemece _ sent 0 0 0 0 PREVIEW HEADPHONES sL AUTO EDIT PReRoLL E 7am Match frame processing function When using two VTRs for editing a total of four edit points namely the players IN and OUT points and the recorder s IN and OUT points need to be entered However since the last edit point is calculated automatically only three of these edit points must be entered Negative duration function This function is used by combining setting menu No 301 IN OUT DEL and NO 302 NEGA FLASH described on page 49 Bee 7 Checking the edit points 1 Press the IN or OUT button to check the edit point The value of the entered edit point appears on the display 2 Press the IN or OUT button while holding down the PREROLL button to check the image at the edit point The tape is accessed at the edit IN or OUT point and the still picture mode at that point is displayed 3 Press the IN and OUT buttons together to check the edit duration The duration time appears on the display Calculating the duration e When both edit points have been set the duration between the two edit points e When only one edit poin
44. for the user bit are the figures 0 to 9 and the letters A to F 58 Recording internal external time codes 1 Setting the internal time code 1 Place the VTR in the stop mode 2 Set the TC CTL switch to TC 3 Set the TC INT EXT switch to INT internal time code selected 4 Set the REC RUN FREE RUN switch position REC RUN The time code runs at the same time as the recording proceeds FREE RUN The time code runs in the same way as the time regardless of the VTR s operation 5 Set the REGEN PRESET switch position REGEN Continuity is maintained with the recorded time code before editing Detailed settings are also possible using the menu settings See the menu items below Setting menu No 503 TCG REGEN Setting menu No 504 REGEN MODE PRESET Recording starts from the value set with the TC SET button lt Note gt During auto editing REGEN will be selected by the SETUP menu No 504 setting even if the switch has been set to the PRESET position 6 Set the TC SET button Use the TC SET button to set the start number of the time code or user bit 1 5 Press the SHIFT button The leftmost digit flashes Press the ADJ button to change the value Each time the button is pressed the number changes The setting range is given below e When using the time code and user bit in real time 00 00 00 00 23 59 59 29 e User bit 00 00 00 00 FF FF FF FF Repeat steps 1 and 2 to change t
45. g commences when this button is pressed together with the PLAY button When it is pressed during playback search fast forward or rewind EE mode images and audio signals can be monitored for as long as it is kept depressed When it is pressed in the stop mode EE mode images and sound can be monitored When the STOP button is pressed the original picture and sound are restored STOP button When this is pressed the tape stops traveling and if the TAPE EE selector switch is at TAPE still pictures can be monitored The drum continues to rotate even in the stop mode and the tape remains in close contact with the drum If the stop mode continues for more than a certain period of time the unit automatically switches to the standby OFF mode in order to protect the tape The stop mode is established immediately after a cassette has been inserted into the unit FF button The tape is fast forwarded when this is pressed REW button The tape is rewound when this is pressed EDIT button For manual editing press both this button and the PLAY button together during playback When the button is pressed in the stop mode the input mode signals selected by the ASSEMBLE or INSERT button can be monitored in the EE mode The original picture and sound are restored when the STOP button is pressed When the button is pressed during playback search fast forward or rewind the input signals can be monitored in the EE mode for as
46. goes to the standby ON mode Still Timer Setting In order to protect the tape and VTR helical heads it is recommended that the Still Timer be set for automatic tape protection mode in 30 seconds or under Page 51 indicates the settings for menu item 400 Still Timer set Still Timer settings 4 and below will best protect the tape INPUT SELECT Ls YPBPR CMPST Ls maros Acseou usenser semati AESEBU USERSET SERIALIF exconomen e oo na ooo INT TAPE nese rs 2 PUSH H E El ET SEFE CSERVO CIRECNHIBT 776 SET SHIFT ej ow sa o LeveL cH CH2 CUE VIDEO Gin QOO OHO see S PREVIEW Review AUTO EDIT Tepp Ofte R coe tL puet ron vanusie 25 Recording Set the accidental erasure prevention tab on the cassette tape to the recording position and insert the tape Press the STOP button to place the unit in the stop mode Set the MODE switch to EE EE images now appear on the TV monitor Check that the REC INHIBIT lamp is off If this lamp is lighted set the REC INHIBIT switch to OFF ao e ON Select the video and audio input signals and adjust their levels 5 1 Selecting video audio input signals 1 Connect the signals to be recorded 2 Select the input signals using the INPUT SELECT switches on the front panel The input signals corresponding to the lighted lamps have been selected 5 2
47. he case of insert editing press the channel button corresponding to the signals to be edited and check that its lamp is on Press the PLAY button Search for the position where the editing is to be commenced IN point while viewing the TV monitor and press the PLAY and EDIT buttons together at the IN point al we Press the STOP or PLAY button at the position where editing is to be completed OUT point while viewing the TV monitor The unit goes into the stop mode and editing is completed lt Notes gt e The edit IN and OUT points are not entered with manual editing e The sound and pictures to be recorded are offset from the playback pictures by at least 5 frames and recorded When for instance recording sound at a particular timing while the playback pictures are monitored the sound to be recorded will be recorded at a position which is offset from the playback pictures by 5 frames 29 Preroll 1 Press the PREROLL button The VTR now performs the preroll operation When the edit IN point has been entered the tape is rewound from the edit IN point for the duration set by setting menu 000 and the unit then goes into the stop mode e When the edit IN point has not been entered the tape is rewound for the duration set by setting menu 000 from the position where the button was pressed and the unit then goes into the stop mode lt Notes gt The time code or CTL signal must be continuously recor
48. he initial setting 50 Setup menus USER menu lt TAPE PROTECT gt Item Setting No Superimposed No Superimposed display display 0000 0 5s TIMER 0001 5s 0002 10s 0003 20s 0004 30s 0005 40s 0006 50s 0007 1 min 0008 2min 401 SRC 0000 _ STEP PROTECT 0001 HALF Description This selects the time to be taken until the unit goes into the tape protection mode when it is left standing in the stop or search still JOG VAR SHTL mode Unit s second min minute lt Note gt With the DV format the maximum time which can be set is 10s even when a setting above 10s has been selected The selection screen however will operate for up to 2 minutes This selects the operation during the tape protection mode when the unit is left standing in the still status during the search mode JOG VAR SHTL 0 STEP FWD 1 HALF LOADING lt Note gt When STEP FWD is selected the unit automatically goes into the HALF LOADING mode when the total time for which the unit is left standing in the still status reaches 30 minutes DVCPRO or 1 minute DV The underline on the setting item denotes the initial setting lt Note gt In order to protect the tape and VTR helical heads it is recommended that the Still Timer be set for automatic tape protection mode in 30 seconds or under 5 A USER menu lt TIME CODE gt Superim
49. he value When the setting of the start number is completed press the START button In the FREE RUN mode the time code now starts running Proceed with the recording or editing 2 Setting the external time code TC switch EXT 1 Place the VTR in the stop mode 2 Set the TC CTL switch to TC 3 Set the TC INT EXT switch to EXT External time code selected 4 Setting menu No 505 EXT TC SEL can be set as follows LTC The LTC signal input to the TIME CODE IN connector XLR on the rear jack panel is recorded as the time code lt Note gt The LTC signal must be synchronized with the video signal VITC The input video signal s VITC is recorded as the time code 59 Reproducing the time code user bit 1 Place the unit in the stop mode 2 Set the TC CTL button to TC 3 Set the TC UB switch to TC or UB TC The time code is displayed UB The user bit is displayed e When it is no longer possible to read the time code it is interpolated using the CTL signal 4 Press the PLAY button Playback now commences and the time code appears on the display When setting menu No 006 SUPER is ON the time code value is superimposed onto the video signal from the VIDEO OUT 3 connector lt Notes gt The colon between the seconds and frames changes to a period when the drop frame time code is read e When the time code signal cannot be read the time code is automatically interpolated by the CTL
50. io signals designated by the controller 0 Not set 1 Compliance with analog CH1 edit preset 2 Compliance with analog CH2 edit preset 3 Compliance with either analog CH1 or CH2 edit preset RPLCE1 The underline on the setting item denotes the initial setting 49 USER menu lt EDIT gt continued Item Setting No Superimposed yj Superimposed Description i display display 306 EDIT 0000 N DEF This sets the channel assignments for the controller s analog RPLCE2 0001 CH1 audio preset when editing the digital audio of the VTR using a 0002 CH2 controller which does not have a digital audio edit preset 0003 CH1 2 control function This selects the channel concerned when the VTR CH2 edit preset is set in compliance with the ON or OFF presetting for the analog audio signals designated by the controller 0 Not set 1 Compliance with analog CH1 edit preset 2 Compliance with analog CH2 edit preset 3 Compliance with either analog CH1 or CH2 edit preset 307 EDIT 0000 N DEF This sets the channel assignments for the controller s analog RPLCEC 0001 CH1 audio preset when editing the digital audio of the VTR using a 0002 CH2 controller which does not have a digital audio edit preset 0003 CH1 2 control function This selects the channel concerned when the VTR CUE edit preset is set in compliance wi
51. is provided Error less editing can be performed OFF Phase synchronization is not provided The edit point will be off by several frames but editing can be performed quickly TC generator switch REGEN When the REGEN PRESET switch is at REGEN the internal time code generator is synchronized with the time code which the time code reader read from the tape Whether to set TC or UB to REGEN can be selected at the on screen menu No 503 TCG REGEN PRESET When the REGEN PRESET switch is at PRESET presetting is enabled by the controls on the operation panel or by remote control REC RUN The time code runs only during recording when the RUN MODE switch has been set to REC The time code runs constantly when the REGEN PRESET switch is set to REGEN FREE RUN The time code runs regardless of the operation mode as long as the power is being supplied when the RUN MODE switch has been set to FREE 14 lt Front Panel Bottom Section gt REC INHIBIT switch This selects whether to enable or inhibit the recording on the cassette tape ON The recording on the cassette tape is inhibited The REC INHIBIT lamp on the front panel now lights OFF The recording on the cassette tape is enabled provided that the cassette s accidental erasure prevention mechanism has been set to the recording enable position MENU button When this is pressed the on screen menu appears on the TV monitor using VIDEO OUT 3 connector and the setup menu No
52. l be required to correct the interference at his own expense EE O O N a a a the top panel Cassette tape can be used only for one side one direction recording Two way or two track recordings cannot be made Cassette tape can be used for either Color or Black amp White recording Do not attempt to disassemble the recorder There are no user serviceable parts inside If any liquid spills inside the recorder have the recorder examined for possible damage Refer any needed servicing to authorized service personnel Contents General and Features ees eeeeeneeeceee 4 Controls and their functions 6 Front Panel erradia Gaube Re ia mera i 7 e Front panel bottom section 14 Connector area eee cee ee ee ee eee 16 Connections e Connections when one unit is used 19 Connections when 2 units are used 20 Connections with editing controller 21 Connections for adjusting video output encoder output signals Siler Ae Bas dada heard Tox ae 22 Tapes SARs ae a Wye ital Par a Ae Say E E e a Beene 23 Switching on the power inserting the cassette 24 STOP STAND BY mode re tert tt eeeee 25 Recording yah SPSS Ahem nee arian a OS Nena rel Ghee Sena E E DES eB 4 Mande 26 Playback Beg e A a se Sates sbi a Net Yates are te antec e eee el a 27 Jog shuttle A Bt uh wh E tate ar Mees oma seeds Vaal ga cee pet 6 28 Manual e
53. n Cassette insertion slot The news gathering cassette general purpose cassette and consumer cassette with adaptor are inserted into this slot Consumer cassettes can be played back only EJECT button When this is pressed the tape is unloaded and several seconds later the cassette is automatically ejected When the counter display indicates CTL the display is reset The lamp lights when the eject command is received Channel condition lamps One of these lamps lights in accordance with the error rate status Green gt amber gt red Green This lights when the error rates for the video and audio playback signals are both acceptable Amber This lights when the error rate for the video or audio playback signals has deteriorated Red The playback picture will remain normal even when this lamp lights This lights when the video or audio signals are subject to rectification or interpolation AUTO OFF lamp This lights when trouble has arisen in the deck s operation Controls and their functions continued lt Front Panel Center Section gt PLAY button Playback commences when this button is pressed Recording commences when the button is pressed together with the REC button manual editing commences when it is pressed together with the EDIT button during playback Pressing only the PLAY button during manual editing will cut out the editing and establish the playback mode REC button Recordin
54. nce level switching VARIABLE reference switching 0 The volume is output at the preset value 1 The volume is linked with the headphones volume control This sets the emphasis ON or OFF This selects the CH1 input when USER SET has been selected by pressing the units AUDIO input selector switch 0 Analog input 1 Digital input initial setting Setup menus USER menu lt AUDIO gt continued wer i Item Setting Superimposed Superimposed Description display display CH2 IN 0000 This selects the CH2 input when USER SET has been SEL 0001 selected by pressing the units AUDIO input selector switch 0 Analog input 1 Digital input DIGI IN 0000 This selects the CH1 and CH2 digital input when USER SET SEL 0001 has been selected by the units AUDIO input selector switch 0002 0 AES 1 Serial I F 1 and 2 2 Serial I F 3 and 4 lt Note gt Selections 1 and 2 are selected when the serial option is E mounted 4 713 MONI CH 0000 MANU This selects the monitor output 0001 AUTO 1 0 The output is as selected in MONITOR SELECT 0002 AUTO 2 1 The output defaults to CUE AUDIO except when speed factor is between 0 43 x and 1 x inclusive in which case output is PCM AUDIO 2 The output defaults to CUE AUDIO except in PLAY mode in which case output is PCM AUDIO mi 0000 CH1 This selects the input signal to be recorded on the
55. nitor and setup menu No appears on the counter display If the setup has already been performed the screen showing the changes made last will appear 2 Rotate the search dial and select the item to be set The cursor on the menu screen moves and the item No on the display flashes e When the dial is rotated clockwise the item No is incremented from 001 002 003 004 and so on when it is rotated counterclockwise the item No is decremented e The search dial should be used in jog mode if at all possible e Hold down the PLAY button and press the FF next major item or REW previous major item buttons to select the menu by major item 3 While holding down the search button rotate the search dial at the position where the change is to be made The setting No now flashes When the dial is rotated clockwise the setting value is incremented when it is rotated counterclockwise it is decremented 4 Release the search button when the setting is completed The setting value on the menu screen and display flashes e During the SHTL mode the item moves if the search dial is not at the STILL position Repeat steps 2 through 4 to change another item E ol Press the SET button The changes are now stored in the memory e To return the items to the settings established before the changes were made press the MENU button To return the setup settings to the factory default settings press the RESET button while
56. ohibited only when non standard signals are input This selects chroma color killer processing for the video output signals 0 The signals are forcibly processed as B W signals 1 The signals are automatically processed This selects whether to superimpose EDH onto the serial output signals 0 EDH is not superimposed 1 EDH is superimposed This is not displayed when the optional serial interface board has not been installed The underline on the setting item denotes the initial setting 54 USER menu lt AUDIO gt Item 701 702 703 CH1 OUT 0000 4dB LV 0001 0dB 0002 20dB 704 a OUT 0000 4dB CUE OUT LV MONIL OUT LV 707 MONIR OUT LV 708 MONI UNITY OUT 709 EMPHA 0000 OFF SIS 0001 ON 710 CH1 IN _____ANA SEL The underline on the setting item denotes the 55 Superimposed display display Description This selects the audio input CH1 reference evel switching This selects the audio input CH2 reference evel switching This selects the audio input CUE reference level switching This selects the audio output CH1 reference level switching This selects the audio output CH2 reference level switching This selects the audio output CUE reference level switching This selects the audio monitor output Lch reference level switching This selects the audio monitor output Rch refere
57. oller AV monitor Video monitor signals a a tnt E Audio monitor signals Recorder o Got OHS OOD amp po0000 oc 00 cotn 0GA D To REMOTE IN OUT connector Editing Controller To REMOTE IN OUT connector 2 o a uun o COG OS 6 00000 oom OOS amp OI don a J A eee wee ee ee e Source machine Video monitor signals Audio monitor signals m o 00 0 AV monitor Video output signals Video input signals AV Audio output signals To REMOTE Reference signal 21 IN OUT connector Audio input signals Video monitor signals switcher Video output signals Audio output signals 4 e y m w m e ee 2 4 5 I AV monitor E ol ga ae LH Reference signal generator un m u m ae A M E A a a Reference signal Ge is a o Jma O S oop JADOO COG OO O88 Odo a ene O ar Boag Source machine Video monitor signals Audio monitor signals AV m
58. on a consumer DV device has been inserted SCH lamp This lights when the SCH of the external sync signal is within a specific range CF lamp This lights when the color framing is locked Level meters These indicate the PCM audio signal CH1 CH2 CUE track signal and video signal levels The audio signal indicates the input signal levels during recording and EE selection and the output signal levels during playback The video signal indicates only the input signal levels Input output level controls These are used to adjust the recording and playback levels of the PCM audio signal CH1 CH2 and CUE track signals and the recording level of the composite video signals Each control located on the upper level is for adjusting the recording level and each control located on the lower level is for adjusting the playback level These are pull for variable controls which means that they enable adjustment only when they have been pulled up The signals levels are set to the unity value preset value when the controls have been pushed down Headphones jack The sound being recorded played back or edited can be monitored on stereo headphones when they are connected to this jack of De lt Front Panel Center Section gt Volume control This is used to adjust the headphones volume and the monitor output volume Whether the headphones output and monitor output volumes are to be linked or kept separate can be set on scr
59. on and other messages 44s Controls and their functions continued lt Front Panel Center Section gt Time code buttons These are used to set the TC or UB value SHIFT ADJ START RESET Warning When setting the TC or UB value first press this button to stop the data running Change the digit now flashing on the display Each time the button is pressed the flashing moves to the right by one digit and when it reaches the right most digit it returns to the left most digit When it is kept depressed the flashing moves consecutively This is used to change the numeral of the digit now flashing on the display When the button is pressed once the number is incremented by 1 and when it is kept depressed the number is incremented consecutively This enters the data which has been changed by the SHIFT and ADJ buttons Also Pressing this button when the TC or UB value are not set enables the TCG or UBG setting values to be confirmed When this button is pressed in the CTL mode the display is reset to 00 00 00 00 In the CTL mode the entered edit points are cleared In the TCNB mode the generator is reset when the button is pressed together with the SHIFT button lamp This lights to warn the operator of a particular item Cassette insertion display lamp This lights when a cassette has been inserted into the unit Consumer cassette insertion display lamp This lights when a cassette recorded
60. onitor lt Note gt When an editing controller made by CMX is used support must be provided at the editing controller side Connections for adjusting video output encoder output signals Player 1 Player 2 REF source machine 1 REF source machine 2 REF RECORDER BB 4 ae BB Fa L REF 7 A REF 98 VIDEO IN ra VIDEO IN VIDEO IN VIDEO 1 VIDEO 1 VIDEO IN OUT OUT REF BB P2 IN REF IN Make these two RECORDER OUT Switcher cables equally long MONITOR OUT Supply the external reference signal from a sync signal generator to the units TV Use the composite connectors for the video monitor signals REF BB waveform monitor WFM VSC vectorscope 992 Tapes Three types of tapes can be used with the unit Description Tape designed exclusively for the camcorders Consumer used by consumers in general Only playback cassette is possible using the optional cassette adaptor N Recording playback tape with a maximum ews gathering capacity of 63 minutes cassette AJ P6MP AJ P12MP AJ P23MP AJ P33MP AJ P63MP General Recording playback tape with a maximum purpose capacity of 123 minutes cassette AJ P64LP AJ 94LP AJ P123LP Align the cassette with the center of the insertion slot and push it in gently The cassette tape is loaded automatically
61. oom Emphasis Cue track Frequency response Audio input connector Analog input CH1 CH2 Digital input CH1 CH2 Serial digital input option Cue track input Audio output connector Analog output CH1 CH2 Digital output CH1 CH2 Serial digital output option Cue track output Monitor output Headphones BNCx3 Y Ps Pr Y 1 0 Vp p 75 Ps Pr 0 486 0 7 Vp p switchable 75 Q 75 color bar 7 5 setup BNCx3 Video1 video2 video3 superimpose on off Complies with SMPTE259M C standard BNCx3 3 dB 3 dB 3 dB 30 15 IRE 8 us 180 300 ns 48 kHz 16 bits 20 Hz to 20 kHz 1 dB Better than 90 dB 1 kHz emphasis OFF A weighted Less than 0 05 1 kHz emphasis OFF standard level Less than 80 dB 1 kHz between 2 channels Below measurable limit 20 dB T1 50 u s T2 15 s s on off selectable 300 Hz to 6 kHz 3 dB XLRx2 600 Q high impedance selectable 4 0 20 dBu XLRx1 AES EBU format Complies with SMPTE259M C 272M standard BNC XLRx1 600Q high impedance selectable 4 0 20 60 dBu XLRx2 low impedance 4 0 20 dBu XLRx1 AES EBU format Complies with SMPTE259M C 272M standard BNC XLRx1 low impedance 4 0 20 dBu XLRx2 low impedance 4 0 20 dBu Variable level mini jack 8Q Other input output connector Time code input Time code output RS 422A input output RS 422A output RS 232C Parallel input output Encoder rem
62. ote XLRx1 0 5 to 8 Vp p XLRx1 2 0 Vp p D sub 9 pin RS 422A interface D sub 9 pin RS 422A interface D sub 25 pin RS 232C interface D sub 25 pin D sug 15 pin Weight and dimensions when shown are approximately Specifications are subject to change without notice Era Panasonic Broadcast amp Television Systems Company Division of Matsushita Electric Corporation of America Executive Office One Panasonic Way 4B 7 Secaucus NJ 07094 Service Centers Eastern One Panasonic Way Panazip 2A 4 Secaucus NJ 07094 201 348 7677 Fax 201 348 7511 Southern 1225 Northbrook Parkway Suite 170 Suwanee GA 30174 770 338 6855 Fax 770 338 6656 Western 4001 West Alameda Ave Suite 100 Burbank CA 91505 818 562 1579 Fax 818 562 6663 Parts Information amp Ordering 9 00 am 5 00 p m EST 800 334 4881 24 hr Fax 800 334 4880 Technical Support Emergency 24 hr Parts amp Support 800 222 0741 Training Information Digital System Products 201 392 6076 Service Literature 201 392 6281 Matsushita Electric of Canada Ltd 5770 Ambler Dr Mississauga Ontario L4W 2T3 905 624 5010 Panasonic de Mexico S A de C V Av angel Urraza Num 1209 Col de Valle 03100 Mexico D F 52 1 951 2127 Printed in Japan VQT6509 2 1295H2066 100
63. posed Superimposed Description display display 500 VITC 0000 10L This sets the position where the VITC signal is to be inserted POS 1 0001 11L The same line as for VITC POS 2 in 501 cannot be selected This sets the position where the VITC signal is to be inserted The same line as for VITC POS 1 in 500 cannot be selected This selects whether to output the VITC data to the positions selected by VITC POS 1 in 500 and VITC POS 2 in 501 0 Data is not output 1 Data is output This selects the signal to be regenerated when the time code generator TCG in the REGEN mode 0 Both the time code and user bit are regenerated 1 Only the time code is regenerated 2 Only the user bit is regenerated This selects whether the time code is to be regenerated during automatic editing using the unit s control panel 0 Time code is regenerated with assemble or insert editing 1 Time code is regenerated with assemble editing 2 Time code is regenerated with insert editing 3 Setting complies with REGEN PRESET switch setting This selects the time code to be used when an external time code is to be used 0 The LTC of the TIME CODE IN connector is used 1 The video signal LITC is used 5 0 4 REGEN 505 EXT TC The underline on the setting item denotes the initial setting _52 Setup menus USER menu lt TIME C
64. ps lights depending on the operation of the search dial REV This lights when the dial is turned counterclockwise and the tape travels in the REV direction provided that the lamp in the search button has lighted STILL This lights in the JOG mode while the dial is kept stationary and the tape stops traveling provided that the lamp in the search button has lighted It lights in the SHTL mode provided that the dial is at the STILL position FWD This lights when the dial is turned clockwise and the tape travels in the FWD direction provided that the lamp in the search button has lighted Search dial This is used to search for the edit points Each time it is pressed the mode is alternately set to shuttle or jog and one of the JOG SHTL and SLOW lamps lights When the power has been turned on the dial will not function until it has first returned to the STILL position Shuttle mode When the dial is turned and stopped at a particular position while the SHTL SLOW switch is at SHTL the tape can be played back at the speed corresponding to the dial s rotary angle position A still picture appears at the dial s center position When the dial is turned all the way counterclockwise with the SHTL SLOW switch at SLOW the tape speed is set to 4 x normal speed when it is set to the center position a still picture is produced and when it is turned all the way clockwise the tape speed is set to 4 x normal speed The speed for SLOW can b
65. re to be operated in synchronization 0 No operation in synchronization 1 Operation in synchronization lt Note gt When operating two or more VTRs in synchronization set item 200 of all the VTRs to 0001 This selects whether the 9P connector functions when the REMOTE LOCAL switch has been set to REMOTE 0 Do not function 1 Function This selects the ID information which is returned to the controller 0 20 25H 1 DVCPRO s own ID is returned FO 33H OTHER DVCPRO 203 25P SEL 0000 OFF This selects whether the PARALLEL 25P connector functions when the REMOTE LOCAL switch has been set to REMOTE 0 Does not function 1 Functions ON The underline on the setting item denotes the initial setting 48 Setup menus USER menu lt EDIT gt This sets the VAR speed range 0 The tape is played in slow motion at a speed ranging from 0 43 x to 1 x or from 0 5 x to 1 x for the DV format normal speed 1 The tape is played in the 4 1 x normal speed range lt Note gt Phase synchronization from the editing controller is no longer possible once this item has been set to 0 For DV format When using the dial on the front panel playback is always performed at 0 5 to 1 x normal speed regardless of the menu setting When using the 9P RS 232C when 0 is selected playback is performed at
66. rom this connector sA 7s Controls and their functions continued lt Connector area gt ANALOG COMPONENT VIDEO OUT connector The analog component video signal is output from this connector ANALOG COMPOSITE VIDEO OUT connectors The analog composite video signals are output from these connectors The video signal with signals superimposed on it can be output from the VIDEO OUT3 connector The superimpose function can be set ON or OFF on the setup menu No 006 SUPER DIGITAL AUDIO IN OUT connector This I O connector is for digital audio signals which comply with the AES EBU standard SERIAL DIGITAL COMPONENT AUDIO VIDEO IN OUT connector optional AJ YA750P interface board required This I O connector is for digital component audio and video signals which comply with the SMPTE 259M C 272M standard Remote control connectors The unit can be controlled from an external source by connecting the unit with another unit or an external controller There are two remote control connectors one for IN OUT uses and the other for OUT uses IN OUT For connection with an external controller For connection with deck to deck operation OUT For connection with parallel running operations For use in a loop through configuration ENCODER REMOTE connector The external encoder controller is hooked up to this connector when the video output signal and other settings are to be adjusted from an external source RS 232C
67. s not given 1 Warning is given by the flashing STOP lamp This selects the VTR mode in which the EE status is established when the TAPE EE switch is set to EE 0 EE status is established in the STOP FF or REW mode However EE status is always established in EJECT mode regardless of the TAPE EE switch setting 1 EE status is established only in the stop mode However EE status is always established in EJECT mode regard less of the TAPE EE switch setting 2 EE status is established only in the stop mode However depending on TAPE EE switch setting EJECT mode is as follows TAPE EE switch EE EE status TAPE EE switch TAPE BLACK status for video MUTE status for audio This set the play delay time in frame increments lt OPERATION gt Item Setting No Superimposed No Superimposed display display 100 SEARCH 0000 DIAL ENA 0001 KEY 101 SHTL MAX 0000 x 16 oor x 82 0002 x 60 lt Note gt 102 FF REW 0000 x 32 MAX 0001 x 60 0002 x 100 lt Note gt 103 AUDIO 0000 OFF MUTE 0001 ON mode lt Note gt 104 REF 0000 OFF ALARM 0001 ON 105 AUTO EE 0000 S F R SEL 0001 STOP 0002 BLACK 106 PLAY 0000 0 DELAY 0015 15 The underline on the setting item denotes the initial setting 47 USER menu lt INTERFACE gt Superimposed display 200 PARA RUN Setting No Superimposed display Description This selects whether two or more VTRs a
68. set even while editing is in progress The IN and OUT points are automatically reset during the eject mode INPUT SELECT VIDEO YPAPR cMPST AUDIO oO DY SCH CF servo LEVEL CHI CUE VIDEO VIDEO CH1 ZAY SGO mot Ob ORE VIEW auro EDIT HEADPHONES l PREROLE STOP Ooo Oe B 6 R La PULL FOR VARIABLE ipa Preview 1 After the edit points have been entered press the PREVIEW button Normal preview is now performed lt Notes gt e If the edit IN point has not been entered the position where the PREVIEW button was pressed will be entered at the edit IN point To stop the preview at any time press the STOP button e If the PREVIEW button is pressed again while preview is in progress after the IN point preview will start again from the beginning When the edit OUT point is reached the unit automatically goes into the stop mode INPUT SELECT voo YPBPR CMPST SERIAL IF AUDIO ANALOG AES EBU USERSET SERIALIF CONTROL wre Tape CIRENO t PUSH m THEE oO lel i nam o iS TEU REV 4 oH b FWD LEVEL CH1 CH2 CUE Vep VIDEO CHI CH2 CUE TC pRec assemate _ wsert 7 J CJ LJ L HEADPHONES Renew AUT
69. specially careful of large audio speakers Avoid operating or storing the unit in an excessively hot cold or damp environment as this may result in damage both to the recorder and to the tape Do not spray any cleaner or wax directly on the unit If the unit is not going to be used for a length of time protect it from dirt and dust Do not leave a cassette in the recorder when not in use Do not block the ventilation slots of the unit M Use this unit horizontally and do not place anything on CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD REFER MOUNTING OF THE OPTIONAL INTERFACE BOARD TO AUTHORIZED SERVICE PERSONNEL FCC Note This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules To assure continued compliance follow the attached installation instructions and do not make any unauthorized modifications This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital 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 instruc tion manual may cause harmful interference to radio communications Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user wil
70. t has been set the duration between the set data and the current tape address e When neither edit point has been set the duration of the previously edited interval INPUT SELECT VIDEO YPBPR CMPST SERIAL IF Jauoio anatoc aes eu userser serari CONTRO REMO TC MODE L Te INT TAPE CO TE PUSH BEBE E E UB ET E LOCAL REV lt We gt FWD STANDBY PLAYER RECORDER rye oni eye ies VDRO cm ct GUE TC CHO OOH Oe BO6 PREVIEW AUTO EDIT HEADPHONES REVIEW _OOo o UM PULL OFEN L PULL FOR VARIABLE 35 Automatic editing Modifying the edit points 1 Re entering the edit points Search for the new edit point by performing the jog or shuttle operation and press the IN or OUT and SET buttons together to re enter the edit point 2 Modifying the edit point in frame units trim function Press the TRIM button while holding down the IN or OUT button The edit point is put ahead by 1 frame each time the button is pressed The edit point is put back by 1 frame each time the button is pressed 3 Resetting the edit points 3 1 Resetting both the edit IN and OUT points e Press the RESET button 3 2 Resetting either the edit IN or OUT point e Press the RESET button while holding down the IN or OUT button lt Notes gt e Edit points can be reset only in the CTL mode e An edit OUT point can be re
71. tal IN analog component OUT Video bandwidth S N ratio K factor Y 30 Hz to 5 5 MHz 0 5 dB 5 75 MHz 2 dB Pp Pr 30 Hz to 1 3 MHz 0 5 dB 1 5 MHz 5 dB typ Better than 60 dB Less than 1 Analog component IN component OUT Video bandwidth S N ratio K factor Y 30 Hz to 5 5 MHz 1 dB 5 75 MHz 3 dB Pp Pr 30 Hz to 1 3 MHz 1 dB 1 5 MHz 6 dB typ Better than 55 dB Less than 1 Analog composite IN composite OUT Video bandwidth S N ratio K factor Video input connector Analog component input Analog composite input Reference input Serial digital component input option Y 0 to 4 5 MHz 1 dB Better than 20 ns Less than 2 BNCx3 Y Ps Pr Y 1 0 Vp p 75 2 Ps Pr 0 486 0 7 Vp p switchable 7592 75 color bar 7 5 setup BNC x2 loop through 75Q on off Analog composite BNC x2 loop through 75Q on off Complies with SMPTE259M C standard BNC x2 active through Video output connector Analog component output Analog composite output Serial digital component output option Video signals adjustment Composite video input signal Video output gain Video output chroma gain Video output hue Video output setup Video output sync phase Video output SC phase Video output Y C delay AUDIO Digital audio Sampling frequencies Quantizing Frequency response Dynamic range Distortion Crosstalk Wow amp flutter Headr
72. ted the now edited block can be played back and monitored on the screen connected to the recorder IN SET OUT buttons When IN or OUT button is pressed together with the SET button the IN or OUT point is entered While an IN or OUT point is being entered the lamp in the IN or OUT button correspond ing to the point being entered lights When this button is pressed after a point has been entered the IN or OUT point value appears on the counter display When the IN or OUT button is pressed together with the RESET button the IN or OUT point entry is cleared TRIM buttons These buttons are used to trim IN or OUT point finely When the or button is pressed while the IN or OUT button is held down the entered edit point can be trimmed in 1 frame increments When the button is pressed the tape is advanced by one frame when the button is pressed it is rewound by one frame ASSEMBLE button This is pressed for assemble editing The button is self illuminating and it is set ON lamp lights when it is pressed once and OFF lamp goes off when it is pressed again INSERT buttons Press one of these five buttons to select the input signals to be edited during insert editing The buttons are self illuminating and they are set ON lamp lights when they are pressed once and OFF lamp goes off when they are pressed again Counter display This displays the TC and CTL count values on screen informati
73. th the ON or OFF presetting for the analog audio signals designated by the editor or controller 0 Not set 1 Compliance with analog CH1 edit preset 2 Compliance with analog CH2 edit preset 3 Compliance with either analog CH1 or CH2 edit preset 308 CONFI 0000 OFF This selects whether to conduct simultaneous playback while EDIT 0001 ON editing is in progress 0 No simultaneous playback 1 Simultaneous playback lt Note gt Simultaneous playback is valid when the TAPE EE switch is set to TAPE 309 AUD EDIT 0000 CUT This selects the connection method for the digital audio edit IN 0001 FADE IN point 0 Cut processing 1 V Fade processing 310 AUD EDIT 0000 CUT This selects the connection method for the digital audio edit OUT 0001 FADE OUT point 0 Cut processing 1 V Fade processing 311 AUTO 0000 DIS This selects whether the IN point is to be entered using the ENTRY 0001 ENA PREROLL button when it has not been entered 0 IN point is not entered 1 IN point is entered 312 CF ADJ 0000 PLAYER This selects the CF adjustment deck with deck to deck SEL 0001 RECORD editing 0 The player s edit IN OUT points are adjusted reference as the RECORDER side 1 The recorder s edit IN OUT points are adjusted reference as the PLAYER side 313 AFTER 0000 STOP This selects the mode after cue up operation is complete CUE UP 0001 STILL 9 STOP mode 1 SHTL STILL mode The underline on the setting item denotes t
74. the menu is displayed The following message will now appear SETUP MENU INIT SET YES lt PLAY gt NO lt STOP gt When the PLAY button is pressed the factory 4 3 settings are restored INPUT SELECT poten oe ery L AUDIO ANALOG AESEBU USERSET SERIAL IE lt Note gt When the RESET button is pressed to return to the factory settings the factory settings are restored only for the user file currently being used and other user files are not affected The changed SYSTEM menu contents are recorded even if the MENU button is pressed Ow G fy E PREVIEW Review AUTOEOT preno C tam G ae OO O OOU gaa i XZ OPER Cue FOR vaRIAgLE _ wto oom Waas Warn aar IE parer ae oud 42 Setup setting menus This unit can store up to 5 user files user 1 to user 5 containing different menu settings and these files can be selected and used Changing the file 1 Press the MENU button 2 Hold down the STAND BY button and press the FF button to switch to the next user file Hold down the STAND BY button and press the REW button to switch to the previous user file FE FF FF FF gt ER 5 SYSTEM USER1 USER2 qeg USERS sp USER 4 EFFUSER 5 USER FILE Each user file contains the following items BASIC No 000 009 OPERATION No 100 106 INTERFACE No 200 20
75. the search dial When the SHTL SLOW switch has been set to SHTL the playback picture speed is varied from 0 to 60 x normal speed depending on the position of the dial The playback picture speed can be switched to 16 x 32 x and 60 x normal speed with setting menu No 101 SHTL MAX The dial s center position is a clickstop where a still picture appears as the playback image When the SHTL SLOW switch has been set to SLOW the playback picture speed is varied from 4 to 4 x normal speed depending on the position of the dial The playback picture speed can be switched from 0 43 to 1 x normal speed with setting menu No 300 VAR RANGE However noise appears at speeds other than 0 43 to 1 x normal speed The dial s center position is a clickstop where a still picture appears as the playback image The playback picture is noise free To transfer from the shuttle mode to another mode press the STOP button or other button lt Notes gt When the unit leaves the factory its operation is set up so that it will be transferred to the shuttle or jog mode when the search dial is rotated If it is inconvenient for operation to be transferred to the variable speed mode directly it can also be transferred through the search button Set setting menu No 100 SEARCH ENA to DIAL C TOB a Manual editing 1 Select the editing mode ASSEMBLE For assemble editing INSERT For insert editing 2 Select the editing channel In t
76. tput to VIDEO 3 even if SUPER OFF has been set However when the menu is exited operation complies with the SUPER OFF ON setting Also CHARA TYPE is output to VIDEO 3 according to the status set in the menu 2 When the DISPLAY SEL setting causes characters to extend beyond the edges of the screen the setting value is changed so that the characters are automatically displayed in a position on the screen 002 CHARA This sets the position of the characters on the vertical plane V POS for the time code and other super displays output to the VIDEO OUT 3 connector lt Note gt 1 When setting this item the DISPLAY SEL status is output to VIDEO 3 even if SUPER OFF has been set However when the menu is exited operation complies with the SUPER OFF ON setting Also CHARA TYPE is output to VIDEO 3 according to the status set in the menu 2 When the DISPLAY SEL setting causes characters to extend beyond the edges of the screen the setting value is changed so that the characters are automatically displayed in a position on the screen 003 DISPLAY 0000 This selects what information is to be provided by the time code SEL 0001 and other super displays output to the VIDEO 3 connector 0002 0 Time only 1 Time and status 2 Time status and mode lt Note gt The mode display is DVCPRO mode display during DVCPRO format and DV mode display during DV format 0 0 4 LOCAL 0000 DIS

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