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Panasonic AJ-D650 VCR User Manual

1. AJ D750E AJ D650E AJ D640E Ee 3 Microsoft QuickBASIC sample program CLS STX CHR amp H2 ETX CHRS amp H3 NAKS CHR 15 ACKS CHRS amp HG PRINT RS 232C COMMUNICATION SAMPLE PROGRAM PRINT Type Command TQUIT to quit PRINT REM FIX Communication Port Initial amp Open REM Port 1 9600Bps No parity 8 bit data 1 stop bit OPEN COM1 9600 N 8 1 FOR RANDOM AS 41 LEN 256 REM Input Command amp Send Command SendCmd INPUT Input Command SENDS IF SENDS QUIT THEN GOTO ProgEnd PRINT 1 STXS SENDS ETX REM Wait for Receive Command WHILE LOC 1 O WAITKEYS INKEYS IF WAITKEYS Q THEN PRINT Quit GOTO ProgEnd WEND REM Receive Command RecvCmd RECVS INPUTS 1 1 IF RECVS STXS THEN RECVS Stx IF RECV ACKS THEN RECVS Ack IF RECVS NAKS THEN RECVS Nak IF RECVS ETX THEN BUFFERS BUFFERS Etx GOTO DispOut BUFFERS BUFFERS RECVS GOTO RecvCmd REM Output Receive Command DispOut PRINT Receive Command BUFFERS PRINT BUFFERS GOTO SendCmd REM End Program ProgEnd CLOSE END MICROSOFT QUICKBASIC is a registered trade mark of Microsoft Corporation E 13
2. Values appear as shown below on the front display Playback Time code reader values HEC EE Time code generator values Time code generator values can be checked when the REC button is pressed even during playback 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 for the user bit are the figures 0 to 9 and the letters A to F 38 Recording internal external time codes 1 Setting the internal time code ki 12 3 4 5 Place the VTR in the stop mode Set the CTL TC UB switch to TC Set the TC INT EXT switch to INT Internal time code selected Set the RUN MODE setup menu No 510 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 Set the REGEN MODE setup menu No 504 OFF 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 ON PRESET Recording starts from the value set with the TC PRESET button Set the TC PRESET button Use the TC PRESET button to set the start number of the time code or user bit 1 The leftmost digit flashes Align the flashing light and the digit to be set wit
3. ANALOG COMPOSITE VIDEO IN connectors and 759 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 9 REF VIDEO IN connectors and 758 termination 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 B 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 MONITOR OUT connector The playback signals from the CUE track or PCM audio signal CH1 CH2 are output from this connector zo Connector area D S1 VIDEO OUT connector This is the S VIDEO output connector D 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 REMOTE connector The unit can be controlled from an external source by connecting an external controller ENCODER REMOTE connector The external e
4. 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 RUN MODE This selects the time code generator run mode 0 Generator runs only during recording 1 Generator runs during usual operation Note Even if O is selected the time code generator runs during usual operation when 1 is selected at the setting menu No 504 REGEN MODE This is used to switch the phase of the time code which is output from the TIME CODE OUT connector for the external LTC input when the TC INT EXT switch is at the EXT position In EE mode only 0 Time code is synchronized with output video signal 1 Time code is synchronized with external time code input The underline on the setting item denotes the initial setting USER menu VIDEO Setting Superimposed Superimposed Description display display This selects the component input signal level 0 MII level 1 0 cam level This selects whether to generate the internal black burst signal 0 Signalis 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
5. Less than 80 dB 1 kHz between 2 channels Wow amp flutter Below measurable limits Headroom 20 dB De emphasis T1250 uT2 15 us on off automatic Cue track Frequency response 300 Hz to 6 kHz 3 dB Audio input connector Analog input CH1 CH2 XLRx2 6000 high impedance selectable 4 0 20 60 dBu Digital input CH1 CH2 option BNCx1 AES EBU format Serial digital input option Complies with SMPTE259M C 272M standard BNC Audio output connector Analog output CH1 CH2 Digital output CH1 CH2 option BNCx1 AES EBU format Serial digital output option Complies with SMPTE259M C 272M standard BNC Phonox1 6000 8 dBV Variable level 1 4 phone 8Q XLRx2 low impedance 44 0 20 dBu Monitor output Headphones Other input output connector Time code input BNCx1 0 5 to 8 Vp p Time code output BNCx1 2 0 Vp p RS 422A input output D sub 9 pin RS 422A interface RS 232C option D sub 25 pin RS 232C interface Encoder remote D sub 15 pin Weight and dimensions when shown are approximately Specifications are subject to change without notice s es Panasonic Broadcast amp Television Systems Company Division of Matsushita Electric Corporation of America Executive Office One Panasonic Way 4B 7 Secaucus NJ 07094 REGIONAL OFFICES EASTERN New Jersey One Panasonic Way Secaucus NJ 07094 Sales Panazip 4B 7 201 348 7671 Washington D C 703 759 6900 SO
6. MI level BETA B CAM level Note Component PB PR input levels are selected at No 600 in the setup menu CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OF SHOCK HAZARD REFER CHANGE OF SWITCH SETTING INSIDE THE UNIT TO AUTHORIZED SERVICE PERSONNEL 20 Switching on the power inserting the cassette Before starting to operate the unit check whether the equipment has been connected properly Mm Turn on the power Check that the error indicator is not displaved on the counter 2 Insert the cassette tape Insert the tape at its proper position without force See page 14 3 Check that the STOP lamp is on When the tape is inserted the drum rotates automatically the tape is loaded and the unit goes into the stop mode CH CONDITION count ERY REMAIN REW STOP FF PLAY REC To Eae ie a en Y PB PR DIGITAL e DIGITAL H d H TE H BH maces 9880 esp peer Vi IN AUDOWW xD s STOP mode ki When the STOP button is pressed the unit goes into the stop mode The STOP lamp lights and the tape stops traveling In 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 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 3
7. Weight 35 2 Ibs 16 kg Dimensions WxHxD 16 3 4x6 15 16x16 3 8 inches 424x175x415 mm 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 123 minutes with AJ P123LP 63 minutes with AJ P63MP Tape 1 4 inch thin magnetic layer metal tape FF REW time Less than 3 min with AJ P123LP Less than 2 min with AJ P63MP 0 to 60x normal speed color 0 75x normal speed in direction 0 43x normal speed in direction 0 frame using time code 1 frame using continuous CTL signal Less than 0 5 sec color framing standby ON Recording format Recording tracks Tape speed Recording time Search speed Digital slow motion Editing accuracy Tape timer accuracy Servo lock time VIDEO Digital video Sampling frequencies Y 13 5 MHz Pe PR 3 375 MHz Quantizing 8 bits Error correction Reed Solomon product code Digital IN analog component OUT Video bandwidth Y 30 Hz to 5 5 MHz 21 0 dB PB PR 30 Hz to 1 0 MHz 21 0 dB Better than 60 dB Less than 296 S N ratio K factor Analog component IN component OUT Video bandwidth Y 30 Hz to 5 5 MHz 1 5 dB to 1 0 dB PB PR 30 Hz to 1 0 MHz 2 0 dB to 1 0 dB Better than 55 dB Less than 296 S N ratio K factor Analog composite IN composite OUT Video bandwidth Y 30 Hz to 4 5 MHz 71 5 dB to 1 0 dB Y C delay Bett
8. symbols numbers upper case letters is sent as the command sia This code serves as a delimiter between the command and data e data Data ASCII code symbols numbers upper case letters can be added in the number of bytes required ll Outline of send procedure from controller 1 The send command starts with STX start of text 02h The command is then identified by COMMAND which follows and the data is added as required The format ends with ETX end of text O3h 2 When a different command is to be sent a response is awaited from the VTR and then the command is sent See page E 9 3 If STX is sent again before ETX is sent the receive data buffer inside the VTR is cleared A command error is returned to the controller and the data is newly processed with STX which was received again at the head mm 3 Return format VTR controller PC The following responses are made to the command If necessary more than one response is made il When the communication has terminated normally 1 The receive completion message is returned ACK 06h 2 The execution completion message is returned STX command data ETX 02h XX XX XX XX XX 03h e command This is the message data which is returned or the execution completion message identifier e data This is the data to be returned It can be omitted Example Send command Return message data STX OPL ETX ACK STX OPL ETX il Whe
9. Recording commences when the button is pressed together with the REC button REC button Recording 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 E The FF REW speed can be selected on the setup menu NO 102 FF REW MAX and it is set to the same speed No guarantee is made for the audio EE mode Headphones jack The sound being recorded played back or edited can be monitored on stereo headphones when they are connected to this jack Volume control This is used to adjust the headphones volume Audio recording level controls These are used to adjust the recording levels of the analog audio signal CH1 CH2 CTL TC UB switch Use this switch when selecting the counter display CTL Tape timer control signal is displayed TC Time code is displayed UB User bit is displayed MONITOR SELECT switch This is used to select the audio signals output to the monitor channel With the No 713 MONI CH SEL setting on the setup menu the display may not match the monitor output INT EXT switch INT For using the built in time code generator EXT For using the time external code which is input f
10. amount of tape wound up on the take up reel and the amount of tape supplied by the supply reel differ to an abnormal extent while the tape is traveling The tape has not been wound up during unloading E 37 55 47 Error messages The start end processing operation is not completed even after 10 or more seconds have elapsed Stop The cylinder motor speed is abnormally low Stop The cylinder motor speed is abnormally high Stop The capstan motor speed is abnormally low Stop The tape up reel motor speed is abnormally high NM Stop An abnormal torque applied to the take up reel motor is detected Stop An abnormal torque applied to the supply reel motor is detected or if an abnormal current flowing to the current sensing resistor is detected Stop An abnormal tension at the supply side is detected in the capstan mode Stop An abnormal tension at the supply side is detected in the reel mode Stop The reel motor at the take up side is running in the reverse direction Stop Tape start and end are detected simultaneously during loading or after loading is completed Stop 48 Connector signals VIDEO IN SERIAL IN DIGITAL BNCx2 Active through Option Y PB PR ANALOG BNCx3 Loop through 750 termination VIDEGAIN BNCx2 Sich raved REF VIDEO IN BNCx2 Loop through 75Q termination switch provided Si VIDEO IN 4 pin x 1 VIDEO OUT SERIAL OUT DIGITAL BNC x 3 Option Y PB PR ANALOG BNC x 3 VIDEO OUT BNC x
11. are floated The underline on the setting item denotes the initial setting 34 Setup setting menus USER menu VIDEO continued Superimposed Superimposed display display 604 V MUTE 0000 N MUTE SEL 0001 LOW RF 605 CC F1 0000 BLANK BLANK 0001 THRU CC F2 0000 BLANK BLANK 0001 THRU 608 FREEZE 0000 FIELD SEL 0001 FRAME IN FRM FORCED DET 0001 ___ AUTO 611 EDH 0000 OFF 0001 ON 612 WIDE AUTO SELECT 0001 WIDE 0002 NORMAL e oO e e e e e e Description This selects whether the video output signal is to be muted in the event of a low RF or disengaged servo lock during playback 0 No muting picture freezes 1 Muting picture turns grey 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 the freeze mode for still pictures 0 Field freeze 1 Frame freeze Note When frame freeze is selected the frame freeze mode is established even during slow motion 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 prohibited only when non standard signals are input This selects whether to superimpose EDH onto the serial
12. environment as this may result in damage both to the recorder and to the tape E Do not spray any cleaner or wax directly on the unit Bl if the unit is not going to be used for a length of time protect it from dirt and dust E Do not leave a cassette in the recorder when not in use Bl Do not block the ventilation slots of the unit 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 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 will be required to correct the interference at his own expense W Use this unit h
13. menu EDIT gt 300 VAR RANGE 303 STD NON STD Superimposed display 306 EDIT RPLCE2 Description This sets the VAR speed range 0 The tape is played in slow motion at a speed ranging from 0 43x to 1x normal speed 1 The tape is played in the 4 1x 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 1x normal speed regardless of the menu setting When using the 9P When 0 is selected playback is performed at 0 5 to 1x normal speed When 1 is selected playback is performed at 3 1 to 3 1x normal speed 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 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 c
14. output signals 0 EDH is not superimposed 1 EDH is superimposed This item setting is valid when the optional serial interface board has been installed This selects the operation to be conducted in response to the WIDE information 0 During recording if the Y C input signals contain WIDE information the WIDE information is recorded on the tape During playback if WIDE information is on the tape it is added to the Y C output signals 1 During recording the WIDE information is recorded on the tape regardless of whether the Y C input signals contain the WIDE information During playback the WIDE information is added to the Y C output signals regardless of whether the WIDE information is on the tape Forced WIDE ON 2 During recording the WIDE information is not recorded on the tape regardless of whether the Y C input signals contain the WIDE information During playback the WIDE information is not added to the Y C output signals regardless of whether the WIDE information is on the tape Forced WIDE OFF lt Note gt This item is effective during recording at the start of the recording and during playback at all times Therefore when its setting has been changed during recording the MENU contents will be changed but no change will occur in the actual operation The underline on the setting item denotes the initial setting cnp USER menu AUDIO No Superimposed uar x Description display
15. 0 seconds or under Page 32 indicates the settings for menu item 400 Still Timer set Still Timer settings 4 and below will best protect the tape CH CONDITION l COUNTER i REW STOP FF PLAY REC LA Eg ie D Qu wall m O pa sun g C D F e dus uu 22 Recording eo i HA o lel 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 Check that the REC INHIBIT lamp is off Select the video and audio input signals and adjust their levels 4 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 4 2 Adjusting the audio level Adjust the audio input signal levels of the analog audio CH1 CH2 signals When set at the center position audio signals will be recorded at the proper level 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 Check that the SERVO lamp is lighted during recording If it flashes or if it is off the images played back will be disturbed The sound and pictures to be recorded are offset from the playback pictures by 5 frames and recorded When for instance recording sound at a particular
16. 3 Si VIDEO IN 4 pin x 1 AUDIO IN SERIAL IN DIGITAL BNC x 2 Option AUDIO IN DIGITAL BNC x 1 CH1 CH2 AES EBU format Option AUDIO IN ANALOG XLRx2 CH1 CH2 TIME CODE IN BNC x 1 AUDIO OUT nece SERIAL OUT DIGITAL BNC x 3 Option AUDIO OUT DIGITAL BNC x 1 CH1 CH2 AES EBU format Option AUDIO OUT ANALOG XLR 2 CH1 CH2 TIME CODE OUT BNC x 1 MONITOR OUT PHONO x 1 HEADPHONES front 1 4 phone x 1 RS 422A REMOTE 9P RMOTE 1 FRAME GROUND RECEIVE COMMON TRANSMIT B 3 RECEIVE B Ea TRANSMIT COMMON EN FRAME GROUND 49 Connector signals RS 232C REMOTE 25 pin D SUB straight cable supported mo Remi Sewk abmeRe me Reet Seren Clear to send Shorted with pin 5 Positive power output after communication enable status Signal ground Signal ground Example of connections with controller PC using a 25 pin D SUB straight cable PC end D SUB 25 pins VTR end D SUB 25 pins DSR Data set ready ONooRWD NO ENCODER REMOTE 15P PinNo Signal PinNo Sign PinNo Signal pi 6 svsrEMH n RETGND 2 SETUP 7 JSVSSOCOARSEBJ 12 See MEE SE CES a GND 9 HU 114 SYSSCFNE 50 Specifications GENERAL Power supply AC 120 V 50 60 Hz Power consumption 150W Operating ambient temperature 41 F to 104 F 5 C to 40 C Operating ambient humidity 10 to 90 no condensation
17. D SUB 9 pin connector VTR side B For the models AJ D650 and AJ D640 1 Connector specifications Connector D SUB 25 pin straight cable supported s eme e SG DTR 2 Example of connection with controller PC Using straight cable with D SUB 25 pin connectors PC side D SUB 25 pin connector VTR side Using straight cable with D SUB 9 pin and 25 pin connectors PC side D SUB 9 pin connector VTR side cpi 3 Software specifications 1 Protocol 1 Communication parameters Communication system Asynchronous full duplex Communication speed 300 600 1200 2400 4800 9600 Bit length 7 bit 8 bit Parity bit ONE ODD EVEN ACK code ACK code returned ACK code not returned Note The ACK code is what is returned from the VTR to the controller when data has been successfully sent from the controller The underlining indicates the factory settings Any changes to the settings can be made using the set up menu items listed below Communication parameter Set up menu item Communication speed No 205 BAUD RATE Bit length No 206 DATA LENGTH Stop bit No 207 STOP BIT Parity bit No 208 PARITY ACK code No 209 RETURN ACK Eo 2 Send format controller PC VTR B Data format STX command data ETX 02h XX XX XX 3Ah XX XX 03h lt ASCII code symbols numbers upper case letters 20h XX 7Fh e command Command identifier a 3 byte identifier ASCII code
18. E LOCAL switch This switch is set when the unit is to be controlled from an external source using the REMOTE connector or RS 232C connector option REMOTE Set to this position when controlling the unit by a device connected using the 9 pin REMOTE connector or RS 232C connector LOCAL Set to this position when controlling the unit using the controls on its own operation panel ET Connector area 3 Controls and their functions continued Connector area Q 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 signa 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 fuse O Fan motor This is for cooling the unit The error code is displayed on the counter 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 temperature all the unit s operations will be shut down ANALOG AUDIO IN connectors These are the analog audio input connectors Q TIME CODE IN connector This is the connector for recording the external time code on the tape S1 VIDEO IN connector This is the S VIDEO input connector ANALOG COMPONENT VIDEO IN connector The analog component video signal is supplied to this connector
19. ETX This is the forward direction shuttle command FORWARD l TM EI data n speed data STILL x0 03 DVCPRO x0 03 x0 1 DVCPRO x0 1 x0 2 DVCPRO x0 3 DV DVCAM x0 5 DVCPRO x0 5 DV DVCAM DV DVCAM TE x1 DV DVCAM DV DVCAM DVCPRO x1 85 DV DVCAM DV DVCAM DV DVCAM DV DVCAM This speed differs according to the setting selected for set up menu No 101 SHTL MAX x32 DVCPRO x32 DV DVCAM This speed differs according to the setting selected for set up menu No 101 SHTL MAX DVCPRO x3 1 DVCPRO x9 5 DVCPRO x16 Oo 40o 0ci1 conc x16 alis STX OSR data ETX STX OSR ETX This is the reverse direction shuttl mmand REVERSE shuttle command Speed data STILL x0 03 DVCPRO x0 03 DV DVCAM x0 1 DVCPRO x0 1 DV DVCAM x0 2 DVCPRO x0 3 DV DVCAM x0 5 DVCPRO x0 5 DV DVCAM 239 DVCPRO xi DV DVCAM x1 85 DVCPRO x1 85 DV DVCAM x4 1 DVCPRO x3 1 DV DVCAM x9 5 DVCPRO x9 5 DV DVCAM x16 DVCPRO x16 DV DVCAM This speed differs according to the setting selected for set up menu No 101 SHTL MAX x32 DVCPRO DV DVCAM This speed differs according to the setting selected for set up menu No 101 SHTL MAX OONOOR kOoDNnN OL d STX OBF ETX STX OBF ETX This command is for setting the VTR to standby OFF ee STX OBN ETX STX OB
20. If a waveform monitor and vectorscope are not available correct any color shifting while actually monitoring the picture on the TV monitor 18 ki Check the connections see previous page 2 Select DFF on ENCODER SEL at the set up menu See page 27 Select ON to operate the internal encoder externally 3 Adjust the SYSTEM PHASE 3 1 On the P1 VTR play back a cassette tape on which standard color bar signals have been recorded 3 2 Adjust PI VTR SYS PHASE Adjust the controls to the following with the waveform monitor WFM 1 Expand WFM 0 1 us on the INT mode 2 Check the H SYNC position 3 In this status select EXT mode for the WFM 4 In EXT mode adjust the SYSTEM PHASE to H SC COARSE SC FINE in this order at the set up menu to set H SYNC to its previous position M Waveform on waveform monitor INT mode Expanded to 0 1 us Observe the SYNC fall i4 Adjust the connected P2 VTR in the same way Nom Printed circuit board BS QE e QD 7 NM ai e id ae yi Printed d Abbr circuit same Function jai board g F8 board SW1 Audio Input This sets the CH1 audio input ADDA Impedance SW impedance CUE HIGH 6000 SW61 Audio Input This sets the CH2 audio input Impedance SW impedance HIGH 6000 F4 board SW400 Component PB PR This sets the component PB PR Output level output level when connecting with selector the editor MII
21. J D750 AGBO AJ D750 Player Recorder Recorder Sync signal generator System using two players AB roll editing Video audio signals Video audio signals Video audio signals Switcher Reference signal Remote Remote Remote Remote AJ D640 AJ D640 AJ D650 AJ D650 Player 1 Player 2 AJ D650 AG A850 pac Recorder Sync signal generator For further details refer to the Operating instructions of the AG A850 editing controller optional accessory Lo Internal encoder adjustments In order to ensure error free and accurate editing during AB roll editing a method of editing using two source VTRs using an editor the ENCODER OUT controls must be adjusted after the system has been connected These controls must be re adjusted each time the connecting cables are replaced or the connections are changed Connect the equipment as shown in the figure below REF REF BB BB P n REF REF VIDEO IN VIDEO IN VIDEO 1 VIDEO 1 OUT OUT REF BB P1 IN REF IN RECORDER OUT Switcher MONITOR OUT Editing controller AG A850 CD The external reference signal is supplied from the sync signal i generator to the equipment 2 Composite connections apply for the video signals REF Recorder AJ D750 BB 866 66 soos A 066 6 DOOcooa REF ee VIDEO IN VIDEO IN Make these three cables equally long WFM VSC waveform monitor vectorscope 750
22. N ETX This command is for setting the VTR to standby ON Ei 2 Commands relating to inquiries lt Notes gt As for the return completion message ACK is first returned when data is received and the execution message is subsequently returned It is only the execution message which is listed in this table In the case of commands not listed in the table EROO1 invalid command is returned after ACK has been returned on M cas Supplementary notes CTL TC DATA STX QCD ETX STX CD data ETX This command is for inquiring about the counter value REQUEST data f w gh mm ss ff o F w S gh CTL g SP 20h for a plus display 2Dh fora minus display h O 9 hours CTL or TC is returned TC gh 00 23 hours whichever corresponds mm 00 59 minutes to the front display ss 00 59 seconds mode ff 200 29 frames NTSC 00 24 frames PAL ISTXI QOP ETX STX xxx ETX jos l is for inquiring about the VTR s operation XXX OEJ EJECT OFF FAST FORWARD OPL PLAY ORC REC ORW REWIND OSP STOP including the STANDBY ON SRS IN OUT PREROLL OBF STANDBY OFF OSF SHTL FORWARD OSR SHTL REVERSE OJG JOG FORWARD REVERSE OSW VAR FORWARD REVERSE EAE AUTO EDIT EON EDIT ON MANUAL EDIT EPV PREVIEW ERV REVIEW sein STX QID ETX STX data ETX This command is for inquiring about the VTR used data for NTSC system AJ D750 AJ D650 AJ D640 for PAL system
23. NG 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 E Dm Setup setting menus USER menu TIME CODE Item 500 VITC POS 1 501 VITC POS 2 502 VITC 0000 BLANK BLANK 0001 THRU 503 TCG TC amp UB REGEN 0001 TC 0002 UB 504 REGEN MODE 0000 OFF 0 ON 505 EXT TC 0 LTC SEL 0001 VITC 506 BINARY 0000 000 GP 0001 001 0002 010 0003 011 0004 100 101 110 0000 000 001 000 0005 0006 0007 N Superimposed Superimposed O display display Description This sets the position where the VITC signal is to be inserted 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 i
24. NTER REMAIN button This switches between the tape counter tape time indicator and the remaining tape indicator r is displayed in the case of the remaining tape indicator After the cassette tape is inserted r flashes is displayed until remaining tape is calculated and r EJ EJ flashes when ejecting the tape P RESET button When this is pressed during CTL mode the counter returns to the 00 00 00 00 display During menu setup initial setting values are restored when the RESET button is pressed OREW button The tape is rewound when this is pressed The unit goes into shuttle SHTL mode at 9 5 x normal tape speed when this button is pressed together with the PLAY button O STOP button When this is pressed the tape stops traveling and if the setup menu No 111 STOP EE SEL is set to 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 Q FF button The tape is fast forwarded when this is pressed The unit goes into shuttle SHTL mode at 49 5 x normal tape speed when this button is pressed together with the PLAY button B PLAY button Playback commences when this button is pressed
25. ON the time code value is superimposed onto the video signal from the VIDEO OUT 3 connector lt Notes gt e 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 signal The superimposed appears as shown below TXR 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 on the superimposed TV monitor 40 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 XX Xx xx TCR XX XX Xx Xx TV monitor TV monitor Operation mode The VTR s operation mode can also be displayed using setting menu No 003 DISPLAY SEL TCR X Xx xx xx STOP VTR operation mode TV monitor cud Servo reference This unit automatically selects the input video signal selected by the INPUT swit
26. Panasonic TA PRI DIGITAL VIDEO CASSETTE Digital Video Cassette Recorder D640 AJ AU Sade Operating Instructions S0896H4037 300 VQT6816 3 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 DONOT OPEN CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR BACK NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL The lightning flash with arrowhead 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 is the safety information WE Do not insert fingers or any objects into the video casette holder M Avoid operating or leaving the unit near strong magnetic fields Be especially careful of large audio speakers E Avoid operating or storing the unit in an excessively hot cold or damp
27. UTHERN 1225 Northbrook Parkway Suite 107A Suwanee GA 30174 Sales 404 717 6772 CENTRAL 1707 North Randall Road Elgin IL 60123 Panazip EIC 3 Sales 708 468 5160 WESTERN 4001 W Alameda Ave Suite 100 Burbank CA 91505 Sales 818 562 1501 PARTS INFORMATION amp ORDERING 9 00 a m 5 00 p m EST 800 334 4881 24 Hr Fax 800 334 4880 TECHNICAL SUPPORT Emergency 24 Hour Parts amp Service 800 222 0741 TRAINING INFORMATION Digital System Products 201 392 6022 Panasonic Canada Inc 5770 Ambler Drive Mississauga Ontario LAW 2T3 905 624 5010 Printed in Japan Panasonic IM y HIE HII li Ili rA anal III nilm DIGITAL VIDEO CASSETTE ll Reference Guide e Items supporting DVCPRO DV DVCAM tape playback e Items supporting RS 232C Applicable models aJ B MGSO AJ Thank you for purchasing this product This booklet describes the items which support both DVCPRO DV DVCAM tape playback and RS 232C Read it together with the Operating Instructions Contents Items supporting DVCPRO DV DVCAM tape playback E 2 Cautions when playing back consumer DV tapes and DVCAM tapes E 2 DVCPRO DV DVCAM displays L E 2 Additional set up menu items llellee enn E 3 Items supporting RS 232C E 4 Additional set up menu items llllllll lees E 4 RS 232C IhilelTaee s e wooo bd ore ete ab Air 8 d UE
28. X STX OEJ ETX This command is for ejecting the cassette tape The resulting output picture and sound statuses differ according to the settings selected for the set up menus given below AJ D750 No 105 AUTO EE SEL AJ D650 AJ D640 No 109 EJECT EE SEL For further details refer to the set up menus PLAY STX OPL ETX STX OPL ETX This command is for starting playback REWIND STX ORW ETX STX ORW ETX _ This command is for rewinding the tape The resulting output picture and sound statuses differ according to the settings selected for the set up menus given below e AJ D750 No 105 AUTO EE SEL e AJ D650 AJ D640 No 110 F R EE SEL The maximum tape speed differs according to the setting selected for set up menu No 102 FF REW MAX For further details refer to the set up menus FAST STX OFF ETX STX OFF ETX This command is for fast forwarding the tape FORWARD The resulting output picture and sound statuses differ according to the settings selected for the set up menus given below e AJ D750 No 105 AUTO EE SEL e AJ D650 AJ D640 No 110 F R EE SEL The maximum tape speed differs according to the setting selected for set up menu No 102 FF REW MAX For further details refer to the set up menus STX ORC ETX STX ORC ETX This command is for starting the recording E 10 VTR Return completion operation Send command message Supplementary notes or STX OSF data ETX STX OSF
29. ack of consumer DV cassette tape Consumer tapes are for playback only they cannot be recorded upon by the AJ D640 AJ D650 Consumer cassette tapes recorded in LP mode cannot be played back Material recorded on consumer tape must be played back and edited to another professional VTR The recording functions recording 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 is not possible with consumer cassette tapes In order to protect the tape the maximum STILL TIMER for consumer tape is 10 seconds and the available time for leaving the tape in STILL mode during STEP FWD mode is set at 1 minute Control CTL signals are not displayed when consumer tapes are used Only the time code is displayed 14 When recording playback using 1 unit Set the CONTROL switch on the front panel to LOCAL S VIDEO signal COMPONENT signal LINE COMPOSITE signal Audio input signal eg eet To audio input monitor To AC outlet connectors TV monitor Y Pe Pr RGB TV monitor HEADPHONES Set the CONTROL switch to LOCAL oet the AUDIO IN Switch to tne following positon DIGITAL for serial component digital audio signal input o Mie bir IN switch to the following positon DIGITAL for serial component digital video signal input Set the VIDEO IN to ANALOG and select as followi
30. as idea e edet issus 30 e HM UU UU EMT 31 e Tape protect ment ii ceo qoe iwa aa a 32 e Jime Code MENU zs asia b cai TRETEN Ya Fa uA Icd qu iia papa QU 33 8 Video MENU ak aa aE ENANTA 34 AdO MON Ue ei carita af as e dt pw esc uc d Duane 36 Time Gode User DIS cto eb aa 38 Recording internal external time codes 39 Reproducing the time code user bit 40 Functions SUDEHIMPOSE SCIBOD uae a e L 41 Servo TTeIelell eausa cesa said ird pedit d ta 42 Audio V Fade Function AJ D650 only 44 Hack Mounting ue terres A rt Nada 45 Head CIO AIMING NET M PP 46 COMES SATION TIT OTT 46 E OF MESSACC Si A e ed evexit Cauca 47 Connector SIGN Al Ss as tos a tub 49 SDECIICANONS eo itococts etui Psi Pope e an 51 Before operating this unit check that all of its accessories are present and accounted for Power cord 1 pc Option AJ YA750P component serial interface board AJ CS750P Cassette adaptor AJ MA75P Rack mounting adaptor e Digital Audio Interface Board AJ YA655P 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 aroun
31. ated cue up in the same location on a consumer DV tape or DVCAM tape be avoided as far as possible e Finally check out the cautionary items for set up menu item No 108 FORMAT SEL DVCPRO DV DVCAM displays Front panel displays The DV indicator lamp on the front panel lights only during DV playback Superimpose display When T amp S amp M has been selected for set up menu item No 003 DISPLAY SEL one of the following displays appears on the third line of the superimposed display In the DVCPRO mode DVCPRO MODE In the DV mode DV MODE In the DVCAM mode DVCAM MODE SE Additional set up menu items USER menu DVCPRO DV DVCAM tapes can be played back by selecting the item No 108 FORMAT SEL setting OPERATION m S me Superimposed display display No Superimposed display 108 FORMAT SEL SEL 0000 Pl DVCPRO These settings are for selecting the format when an L 0001 0002 DV cassette or S cassette is used The underlining indicates the factory settings DVCAMI The selected setting only becomes valid immediately after the cassette has been inserted If the setting is changed while the cassette remains inserted the display will change but the setting will not be valid In this case the setting becomes valid when the cassette is ejected and re inserted 0 L cassette DVCPRO mode S cassette DV mode 1 L cassette S cassette DV mode 2 L cassette S cassette DVCAM mo
32. ch 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 presented below EXT 1 What is the SERVO REF on the setup menu No 304 setting 2 Is the unit in the recording mode Is the unit in the editing mode Is VIDEO CH1 CH2 CUE or TC selected Is the input video signal available YES NO 4 Is the REF VIDEO signal supplied YES The REF VIDEO input signal serves as the The internal sync signal The input video signal serves as the reference serves as the reference reference signal signal signal 42 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 SERVO REF Input signal status on the setup menu No 304 position VIDEO IN signal Reference signal servo reference REF IN signal Internal sync signal REF IN signal Internal sync signal REF IN signal Internal sync signal X Internal sync signal Bl During recording or edit
33. connectors are not provided Automatic editing functions from the external controller only AJ D650 AJ D650 allows both assemble and insert editing from the external controller Menu driven setup The setup settings which are conducted prior to operating the unit are performed while viewing the setup menus either on the unit display or TV monitor Controls and their functions Front panel Counter Display Section O O 09 e 8 ze SERVO COICO Co DU C r0 LULI ILI TES f SECONDS f FRAMES ER ka BEI 0 ET CH TOO DG OHU UU U CTUCUTU COUNTE RI REMAIN REW STOP FF PLAY REC A RESET 1 r3 e cha ANAL LOCAL ilek fod DaO e eo Q POWER switch When the ON side is pressed the power is switched on and the counter display lights up B Cassette insertion slot The M cassette L cassette and consumer cassette S cassette with adaptor are inserted into this slot Consumer cassettes can be played back only O 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 EDIT EDIT REC REC REC INH lamps EDIT This lights when the editing mode is chosen from the 9P remote control EDIT REC This lights when editing from the 9P remote control REC This lights during video recording REC INH This lights when the accidental erasure prevention mode has been set f
34. d or mounted in a 19 inch rack with ease The settings for the unit s setup can be performed while viewing the screen menus on the TV monitor With the AJ D650 unit both assemble and insert editing are possible through external control 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 MA75P Up to 123 minutes of recording Two sizes of cassette tapes can be used with this unit M cassette max 63 minutes and L 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 Notes Slow motion playback is not possible with consumer cassette tapes Consumer cassette tapes recorded in LP mode cannot be played back Digital slow motion jog The slow motion playback images can be reproduced clearly at any of the speeds given below using commands from the external controller or other such device 0 43 0 3 0 2 0 1 0 03 0 0 03 0 1 0 2 0 3 0 5 0 75 lt Notes gt e Some noise may occur when the slow motion speed is changed When slow motion playback is used the image shakes slightly in the vertical direction Dialy shuttle operation is possible through the external controller S
35. d 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 Attach the outer member brackets to the rack Check that the height is the same for the left and right brackets ES Attach the AJ MA75P 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 Notes 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 45 Video head cleaning This unit has an auto head cleaning function which automatically reduces the dirt on the heads However to further increase the unit s reliability it is recommended that its video heads be cleaned every day Use the cleaning
36. d is output The mixed CH1 and CH3 track signals are output to CH1 and the mixed CH2 and CHA track signals to CH2 The sound during shooting and audio dubbing sound are output simultaneously Note This item setting is valid only when the tape recorded on the four channels of the DV format is played back PB FADE 0000 AUTO This selects the processing method for the audio edit points 0001 CUT IN point OUT point during playback 0002 FADE 0 According to the status during recording Setup menus No 309 310 1 Forced CUT 2 Forced FADE EMBEDDED 0000 OFF This selects whether to superimpose the audio data onto the AUD 0001 ON Serial output 0 Data is not superimposed 1 Data is superimposed Note This item is valid when the optional serial interface board has been installed SELECT SW and CH1 and CH2 are output independently INT SG This selects whether the internal signal is to be used for the audio input signal 0 The internal signal is not selected 1 The internal signal is selected Note The internal signal has a frequency of 1 kHz DV PB ATT 0000 This selects the audio output level for DV format playback 0001 0 The audio output level is attenuated reduced 1 The audio output level is not attenuated Notes As indicated below whether the setting takes effect or not depends on the size of the cassette tape used 1 When an L size cassette is used The setting takes effec
37. de Notes Bear in mind that in addition to problems with playback the trouble described below may occur when a tape which does not match the selected format is inserted 1 lf a DV or DVCAM tape is inserted when the DVCPRO mode setting has been selected the recording operation will be conducted but no guarantee is given for the resulting performance etc Conversely recording is not possible if a DVCPRO cassette tape is inserted when the DV or DVCAM mode setting has been selected 2 The REMAIN display fails to appear properly 3 The slow down position near the tape start or end is not located accurately 4 When a tape which does not match the selected format is inserted no guarantee is given for the resulting performance etc cle Items supporting RS 232C Additional set up menu items Setting m Description of setting No Superimposed display CR TEN Superimposed display 204 RS232C SEL _OFF These settings are for selecting whether the RS 232C toot ON connector is to function when the REMOTE LOCAL switch is set to REMOTE 0 Connector does not function 1 Connector functions 205 BAUD RATE These settings are for selecting the RS232C communication speed baud rate DATA LENGTH These settings are for selecting the RS 232C data length Unit bit STOP BIT These settings are for selecting the RS 232C stop bit 2 length Unit bit PARITY These settings are for selecting the none odd or even f
38. display 700 CH1IN 40B This selects the audio input CH1 reference level switching L V 0dB 701 CH2 IN This selects the audio input CH2 reference level switching LV 703 CH1 OUT This selects the audio output CH1 reference level switching LV 704 CH2 OUT This selects the audio output CH2 reference level switching LV 713 MONI CH This selects the monitor output SEL 0 In the tape speed range of 0 43x 0 5x to 1x normal speed PCM AUDIO is output at all other times CUE is automatically output In the PLAY mode PCM AUDIO is output at all other times CUE is automatically output In the PLAY mode PCM AUDIO is output in the tape speed range of 0 43x 0 5x to 1x normal speed QUICK PCM AUDIO is output at all other times CUE is automatically output In the tape speed range of 0 2x to 0 2x normal speed QUICK PCM AUDIO is output in the tape speed ranges of 1x to 0 2x and 0 2x to 1x excluding 0 2x and 40 2x normal speed PCM AUDIO is output at all other times CUE is automatically output lt Notes gt The tape speed figures given above in parentheses apply when DV format tapes are used PCM AUDIO complies with the AUDIO MONITOR SELECT SW setting and is set to CH1 CH2 or MIX CH1 CH2 QUICK PCM AUDIO is a playback mode in which priority is given to aligning the video and audio phases during slow motion playback In this mode the sound at 1x normal speed
39. er than 20 ns K factor Less than 396 Video input connector Analog component input BNCx3 Y PB PR Y 1 0 Vp p 750 PB PR 0 486 0 7 Vp p switchable 750 75 color bar 7 5 setup BNOx2 loop through 75 on off S terminal 4 pin x1 Y 1 0 Vp p 754 C 0 286 Vp p burst 750 Analog composite BNOx2 loop through 75 on off Serial digital component input Complies with SMPTE259M C standard option BNOx2 active through Analog composite input S VIDEO input Reference input Video output connector Analog component output BNOCx3 Y PB PR Y 1 0 Vp p 75Q PB PR 0 486 0 7 Vp p switchable 750 7596 color bar 7 596 setup Analog composite output BNCx3 Video1 video2 video3 superimpose on off S terminal 4 pin x1 Y 1 0 Vp p 75 C 0 286 Vp p burst 750 S VIDEO output Serial digital component output option Complies with SMPTE259M C standard BNCx3 Video signals adjustment Video output gain 3 dB Video output chroma gain 3 dB Control from ENCODER Video output hue 30 REMOTE i Video output setup 15 IRE COTE Stor Video output sync phase 2 us Video output SC phase 180 AUDIO Digital audio Sampling frequencies 48 kHz Quantizing 16 bits 20 Hz to 20 kHz 1 0 dB to 0 5 dB Better than 86 dB 1 kHz emphasis OFF A weighted Frequency response Dynamic range Distortion Less than 0 196 1 kHz emphasis OFF standard level Crosstalk
40. erimposed Er e Description display display 101 SHTL MAX 0000 x16 This sets the maximum speed for shuttle operations 0001 x32 0 16x normal speed 0002 x60 1 32x normal speed 2 60x normal speed Note During DV format the maximum speed is 32x normal speed even when 60x is selected The underline on the setting item denotes the initial setting zu B USER menu OPERATION continued Item Setting Superimposed Superimposed display display 102 FF REW 103 AUDIO MUTE 104 IREF ALARM 106 JPLAV DELAY AP LOCK 0000 0001 15 OF AF DV EE EE EE 107 108 FORMAT 0000 DVCPRO 109 EJECT EE 0000 0001 BLACK 110 F R EE SEL 0000 0001 TAPE 111 STOP EE 0000 SEL 0001 TAPE 2 WM FTI r r lt gt x lt c Description This sets the maximum speed for FF and REW operations 0 32x normal speed 1 60x normal speed 2 100x normal speed lt Note gt During DV format the maximum speed is 32x 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 mode 0 The time until the audio is output is shortened 1 The audio is output after the status stabilizes lt Note gt 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 operat
41. ey The underline on the setting item denotes the initial setting 29 Setup setting menus USER menu OPERATION continued Superimposed Superimposed Description display display 112 AUTOREW 0000 This selects whether to rewind the tape automatically to the 0001 tape start when the tape end is detected 0 The tape stops at the tape end 1 The tape is rewound to the tape start 113 MEMORY This selects whether the VTR is to stop automatically when STOP the counter value reaches O during a fast forwarding or rewinding operation in the CTL mode 0 The VIR does not stop 1 The VTR stops automatically Notes 1 The stop mode concerned is either the stop or the still picture SHTL STILL mode depending on the setup menu No 313 AFTER CUE UP setting 2 When both the AUTO REW function and MEMORV function have been selected at the same time the AUTO REW function takes precedence The underline on the setting item denotes the initial setting USER menu INTERFACE xcd Superimposed Description display 9P SEL E This selects whether the 9P connector functions when the 0001 REMOTE LOCAL switch has been set to REMOTE 0 Do not function 1 Function ID SEL 0000 OTHER This selects the ID information which is returned to the 0001 DVCPRO controller 0 20 25H 1 DVCPROS own ID is returned FO 33H The underline on the setting item denotes the initial setting 30 USER
42. file contains the following items BASIC OPERATION INTERFACE EDIT e TAPE PROTECT e TIME CODE e VIDEO AUDIO 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 es 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 26 SYSTEM menu SYSTEM Superimposed N Superimposed o l displav 00 0 90 180 SYS H ENCODER SEL AV PHASE The underline on the setting item denotes the USER menu BASIC Superimposed No Superimposed display The underline on the setting item denotes the mar g Description System phase rough adjustment 90 units lt Note gt When shipped from the factory the setting values do not change even if setting operations are performed System phase fine adjustment Total variable range 90 or more advanced H delayed System phase adjustment 2u sec SC cycle phase Advanced Delayed lt Note gt When shipped from the factory the setting values do not change even if setting operations are performed This selects whether the ENCODER connector functions 0 Does not functions 1 Functions This adjusts the audio output phase with respect to the video output 20 8u s steps The audio output phase is advanced with respect to the video
43. 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 tis suddenly moved from a cold location to a hot or 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 E 20 code flashes in the counter display and the cassette tape is automatically ejected Keep the power supplied and simply wait until the E 20 code goes off 46 Error messages Warning Error No TV monitor display Descriptions VTR operation E 00 Error No lights when servo disturbances continue for 3 or Err 00 SERUUM more seconds during playback recording or editing Continued E 01 Error No lights when envelope levels approx 1 3 that of normal levels are detected for more than 1 sec during playback recording or editing FAN STOP Error No lights when a fan motor stops operating Displays when warning information is checked by pressing the DIAG button AUTO OFF mode The following error number flashes on the counter display section VIR operation When co
44. h the cursor buttons 4 Bl 2 Press the cursor button 4 or w to change the value Each time the button is pressed the number changes The setting range is given below When using the time code and user bit in real time 00 00 00 00 23 59 59 29 User bit 00 00 00 00 FF FF FF FF 3 Repeat steps 1 and 2 to change the value 4 When the setting of the start number is completed press the SET button In the FREE RUN mode the time code now starts running 5 Proceed with the recording or editing 2 Setting the external time code TC switch EXT 1 i2 El 4 Place the VTR in the stop mode Set the TC CTL UB switch to TC Set the TC INT EXT switch to EXT External time code selected Setting menu No 505 EXT TC SEL can be set as follows LTC The LTC signal input to the TIME CODE IN connector BNC 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 2305 Reproducing the time code user bit ki 2 3 Place the unit in the stop mode Set the CTL 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 Press the PLAY button Playback now commences and the time code appears on the display When setting menu No 006 SUPER is
45. huttle operations enable the tape to be played back with color images at a speed of up to 60 times normal tape speed in either the forward or reverse direction Time codes This unit comes with a built in time code generator TCG time code reader TCR In addition to the internal time code an external time code input or input signal VITC can be recorded in the machine as the LTC time code Features continued Multi function input output interfaces Analog input output Component Y PB PR and composite and S VIDEO signal input and output connectors are provided Digital audio input output AES EBU audio input output is possible when the optional digital audio interface board AJ YA655P is used Serial digital input output Serial digital SMPTE 259M C 272M input output is possible when the optional component serial interface board AJ YA750P is used lt Note gt The AJ VA655P board sold separately is necessary when using serial digital audio SMPTE 272M 9 pin RS 422A RS 232C option remote The standard 9 pin serial RS 422A connector or an optional RS 232C connector is used 2 channel high sound quality digital audio Sound can be edited separately for two channels and channel mixing capabilities are also available One channel is provided for the analog cue track Information selected from audio CH1 and CH2 can be recorded in the cue track memory Set at the set up menu Cue track input and output
46. ing SERVO REF Input signal status on the setup menu No 304 position Reference signal servo reference VIDEO IN signal VIDEO IN signal REF IN signal Internal sync signal REF IN signal Internal sync signal REF IN signal Internal sync signal denotes that the signal is supplied x denotes that the signal is not supplied AB Audio V Fade Function AJ D650 only 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 may appear at the edit splice When the edit point splicing selection setting menu No 309 and 310 is FADE Audio signal A Audio signal B I V fade is performed instantaneousiv to eliminate the noise Notes e When the playback fade selection No 719 is CUT cut processing is performed for all splices When the playback fade selection No 719 is FADE V fade processing is performed for all splices 44 Rack mounting The unit can be mounted into a 19 inch standard rack if the optional rack mounting adaptors AJ MA75P are used For the installation rails it is recommended that the rail an
47. inhi dees olus E 4 T IBIEOGUGHOLE ses ostro wet auci ks Ue ACE RU e YO BORDER Drap Ide ubi E 4 2 Hardware specifications xs exer y VEO eek bx dep Rs E 5 3 Software specifications lli ieni aa bejt e tas qe root Peu E 7 4 Errorcodedabiet 3 5 ess xe ies iba a pot ran g die E 9 5 Command table 4o hoste ha teo une YE a er e B A E 10 Items supporting DVCPRO DV DVCAM tape playback Cautions when playing back consumer DV tapes and DVCAM tapes e Consumer DV tapes and DVCAM tapes can be used for playback only Consumer DV tapes which have been recorded in the LP mode cannot be played back e When materials which have been recorded on consumer DV tapes or DVCAM tapes are to be edited record them onto a DVCPRO tape or tape of any other broadcasting VTR for use Recordings cannot be made on consumer DV tapes and DVCAM tapes this means that all functions related to recording REC operation editing selection and execution TAPE EE switching and other such operations are prohibited he maximum transport speed for consumer DV tapes and DVCAM tapes is 32 times the normal tape speed e The maximum time for the STILL TIMER when consumer DV tapes or DVCAM tapes are used is set to 10 seconds and the total STEP FWD time when the machine has been left standing in the STILL status is set to 1 minute Slow motion playback of consumer DV tapes and DVCAM tapes is not possible e In order to protect your tapes it is recommended that repe
48. is played back one frame at a time each time the video frame is updated During normal PCM AUDIO slow motion playback the sound is stretched out so that it is played back after the pictures REC CH1 0000 CH1 This selects the input signal to be recorded on the audio CH1 0001 CH2 track 0002 CH142 0 Audio input CH1 signal 1 Audio input CH2 signal 2 Mixed audio input CH1 and CH2 signal REC CH2 0000 CH1 This selects the input signal to be recorded on the audio CH2 0001 CH2 track 0002 CH142 0 Audio input CH1 signal 1 Audio input CH2 signal 2 Mixed audio input CH1 and CH2 signal The underline on the setting item denotes the initial setting 714 715 36 USER menu AUDIO continued Superimposed Superimposed Description display display 716 REC CUE 0000 CH1 This selects the input signal recorded in CUE 0001 0 The signal selected by SETUP MENU No 714 is recorded 0002 CH1 2 on CH1 1 The signal selected by SETUP MENU No 715 is recorded on CH2 2 The signal selected by SETUP MENU No 714 and No 715 are mixed and recorded on CH1 and CH2 718 DV 0000 STI This selects the AUDIO CH1 and CH2 output signals during OUTPUT 0001 ST2 DV format playback 0002 ST142 0 The CH1 track signals are output to CH1 and the CH2 track signals to CH2 Only the sound during shooting is output 1 The CH3 track signals are output to CH1 and the CH4 track signals to CH2 Only the audio dubbing soun
49. n the communication has terminated abnormally NACK 15h il When processing is not possible due to incorrect data or trouble in the VTR 1 The receive completion message is returned ACK 06h 2 An error code is returned STX ER Ni N2 Ns ETX 02h Error code 03h 4 Error code table EROO1 Invalid command e Unsupported command received e Error in command execution EROO2 ER102 ER103 ER104 ER105 ER106 ER108 ER1FF Parameter error VTR mode error front loading motor VTR mode error loading motor VTR mode error VTR mode error reel system VTR mode error tension system VTR dew error VTR system error drum capstan system CES ea 5 Command table 1 Commands relating to operation control Notes As for the return completion message ACK is first returned when data is received and the execution message is subsequently returned lt is only the execution message which is listed in this table n the case of commands not listed in the table EROO1 invalid command is returned after ACK has been returned VTR Return completion STX OSP ETX STX OSP ETX This command is for stopping the tape travel The resulting output picture and sound statuses differ according to the settings selected for the set up menus given below AJ D750 No 105 AUTO EE SEL AJ D650 AJ D640 No 111 STOP EE SEL For further details refer to the set up menus STX OEJ ET
50. ncoder controller is hooked up to this connector when the video output signal and other settings are to be adjusted from an external source D RS 232C connector option DIGITAL AUDIO IN OUT connector optional AJ YA655P required 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 The optional AJ YA655P is required for digital audio signal output on the AJ YA750P board 13 Tapes Three types of tapes can be used with the unit Tape designed exclusively for the camcorders used by consumers in Consumer general Only playback is possible using the optional cassette adaptor cassette Use of Panasonic consumer DV cassette tapes is recommended S cassette Note that inserting a cassette tape without using the cassette adaptor can damage the unit Recording plavback tape with a maximum capacity of 63 minutes AJ P12MP AJ P23MP AJ P33MP AJ P63MP Recording plavback tape with a maximum capacity of 123 minutes L cassette AJ P64LP AJ P94LP AJ P123LP Align the cassette with the center of the insertion slot and push it in gently The cassette tape is loaded automatically CH CONDITION COUNTER REMAIN a n i M cassette L cassette Notes for playb
51. ndensation is detected the error no display flashes and the unit goes into EJECT mode The drum rotates after the cassette tape is ejected to remove condensation When the condensation has been removed the error no display disappears and the VTR may be used Note 1 The drum rotates as soon as condensation is detected when the unit is in EJECT mode 2 When condensation is detected while a cassette tape is inserted drum rotation stops the cassette tape is ejected and the drum rotation begins again Err 01 The cassette does not move up even when 6 seconds have elapsed since the VTR was transferred to the eject mode PD The unloading operation is not completed within 10 seconds There is no response from the servo microcomputer for 1 or more seconds Only the servo microcomputer was reset in an instantaneous power failure The servo microcomputer does not follow the instructions of the system control microcomputer even when 10 seconds have elapsed The message display flashes when the take up reel has been rotating idly for a fixed period of time while the start end processing operation during loading half position is being performed E After the cassette has been inserted the tape take up reel has not wound up the tape while the total tape amount is not detected and while the tape is traveling at or above the normal tape speed in the forward or reverse direction After the total tape amount has been detected the
52. ng for the e AES EBU for digital audio analog input signal input e Y PB PR for analog e ANALOG for analog audio component video signal input signal input e CMPST for analog compo site video signal input e S VIDEO for S VIDEO signal input 15 When recording playback amp editing with 2 units deck to deck The CONTROL switch on the recorder must be set to the LOCAL position and the CONTROL switch on the player must be set to the REMOTE position COMPONENT signal Y Ps Pr 9P serial AJ D640 AJ D750 i AJ D650 PF lee To AC outlet To AC outlet o 00 0 AJ D640 AJ D750 AJ D650 ooo oe Oo anoangn oon TES Q Set the CONTROL iiai a switch to ON Set the VIDEO IN switch to the Set the AUDIO IN switch to the following position following position e SERIAL I F for serial compo SERIAL I F for serial compo nent digital video signal input nent digital audio signal input e Y PB PR for analog compo AES EBU for digital audio nent video signal input signal input e CMPST for analog composite ANALOG for analog audio video signal input signal input 16 When using an editing controller Camera external input editing Camera Video audio signals Video signals Remote Remote Microphone Audio signals AJ D640 AJ D650 AJ D650 AJ D650 don A
53. oncerned when the VTR CH1 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 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 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 The underline on the setting item denotes the initial setting The Setup menu can only be displayed for the model AJ D650 d USER menu EDIT continued Superimposed Superimposed Description display display 307 EDIT This sets the channel assignments for the controllers analog RPLCEC 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 CUE edit preset is set in compliance with the ON or OFF presetting for the analog audio signals designated by the editor or c
54. ontroller 0 Not set 1 Compliance with analog CH1 edit preset 2 Compliance with analog CH2 edit preset 3 Compliance with either analog CH1 ot CH2 edit preset 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 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 AFTER 0000 STOP This selects the mode after cue up operation is complete CUE UP 0001 STILL 0 STOP mode 1 SHTL STILL mode The underline on the setting item denotes the initial setting The Setup menu can only be displayed for the model AJ D650 USER menu TAPE PROTECT Superimposed Superimposed Description display display 400 ISTILL This selects the time to be taken until the unit goes into the tape TIMER protection mode when it is left standing in the stop mode Unit s second min minute Note 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 0000 STEP This selects the operation during the tape protection mode 0001 HALF when the unit is left standing in the still status in No 400 protection mode 0 STEP FWD 1 HALF LOADING Note When STEP FWD is selected the unit automatically goes into the HALF LOADI
55. or the cassette In this state neither recording nor editing is possible Q REMOTE lamp This lights when the REMOTE LOCAL switch has been set to the REMOTE position Q WIDE lamp This lights when the unit is in 16 9 wide screen mode Consumer cassette insertion display lamp This lights when a cassette recorded on a consumer DV device has been inserted Q SCH lamp This lights when the SCH of the external sync signal is within a specific range SERVO lamp This lights when the drum servo and capstan servo have locked 9 Channel condition lamps One of these lamps lights in accordance with the error rate status Green blue red Green This lights when the error rates for the video and audio playback signals are both acceptable Blue 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 p Level meters These indicate the PCM audio signal CH1 CH2 The audio signal indicates the input signal levels during recording and EE selection and the output signal levels during playback D Cassette insertion display lamp This lights when a cassette has been inserted into the unit B Counter display This displays the TC and CTL count values on screen information and other messages Controls and their functions continued COU
56. or the RS 232C parity bit 0 Parity bit is not used 1 An odd number of bits is used for the parity system 2 An even number of bits is used for the parity system RETURN ACK These settings are for selecting whether the ACK code 0001 ON is to be returned when a command is received from RS 232C 0 ACK code is not returned 1 ACK code is returned The underlining indicates the factory settings RS 232C interface 1 Introduction 1 The VTR can be operated by commands when the RS 232C interface is used See command table on pages E 10 E 12 2 Conditions for acknowledging commands from RS 232C interface The front panel REMOTE LOCAL switch must be at REMOTE The set up menu item No 204 RS232C SEL must be ON If the above conditions are not met ACK STX EROO1 ETX is returned to the external unit Whether the ACK code is returned depends on the setting which has been selected for set up menu item No 209 RETURN ACK HE 2 Hardware specifications 1 External interface specifications B For the model AJ D750 1 Connector specifications Connector D SUB 25 pin crossover cable supported Data is sent to PC voltage output after communication enable status 2 Example of connection with controller PC Using crossover cable with D SUB 25 pin connectors PC side D SUB 25 pin connector VTR side Using crossover cable with D SUB 9 pin and 25 pin connectors PC side
57. or when the REF VIDEO signal has not been connected 0 Warning is not given 1 Warning is given by the flashing STOP lamp This sets the play delay time in frame increments This selects the capstan lock mode 0 2F mode 1 4F mode This selects the format which applies when the general purpose cassette is used After selection this status becomes effective only when the cassette is inserted after ejection 0 DVCPRO mode 1 DV mode lt Notes gt Take care not to insert a tape whose format is the reverse of the one selected since the following trouble as well as playback trouble will occur 1 A recording operation is initiated if a DV cassette is inserted when the DVCPRO mode is selected No guarantees can be made for performance etc Conversely no recording can be conducted if a DVCPRO cassette is inserted when the DV mode is selected The REMAIN display loses its accuracy The accuracy of the slowdown position near the start and end of the tape is lost This selects whether EE mode or BLACK is to be used during EJECT status 0 EE mode 1 Video blackens audio mutes This selects whether EE mode or playback mode is to be used during FF REW operations 0 EE mode 1 Playback mode This selects whether EE mode or playback mode is to be used during stop mode 0 EE mode 1 Playback mode lt Note gt The STAND BY OFF mode complies with the above selection When TAPE is selected however the video becomes gr
58. orizontally and do not place anything on the top panel E Cassette tape can be used only for one side one direction recording Two way or two track recordings cannot be made ll Cassette tape can be used for either Color or Black amp White recording lll Do not attempt to disassemble the recorder There are no user serviceable parts inside B if any liquid spills inside the recorder have the recorder examined for possible damage W Refer any needed servicing to authorized service personnel Contents General and Featulesus rates id ocv uei ae 4 Controls and their functions Controls and their functions eseeeesssssse 6 LOM Dane Nc Em 7 e Connector dle duca a a a A a ia 11 Eu 14 Connections and settings GONE CHOIS tai tA 15 e When recording playback using 1 unit 15 e When recording playback and editing WIZ a L A A 16 e When using an editing controller 17 e Internal encoder adjustments eneee 18 Printed circuit board ik o kai e ve be qa wi a l 20 Basic operations Switching on the power inserting the cassette 21 STOP TOC cn edad escas Cisco fat dances d Hin eh 22 FASC OVOING eroa E 23 PAV DAC RE PE 24 Setup menus Setup default Seti sese iren ata 25 Setup setting THeflllS 3 uentus itu cote esent des 26 SSEM TOI oed a diste m Ode Ud x d 27 ler clear p EUM 27 Operation Mem i ooa ta 28 Interface mellis iei ea a i
59. output The audio output phase is delayed with respect to the video output initial setting Description This sets the preroll time which can be set from 0 to 15 seconds in 1 secondincrements Note In the case of AJ D640 the unit will not operate if the preroll time is set to O seconds when the unit is set to automatic editing PREVIEW AUTO EDIT COMMAND from an external controller This sets the position of the characters on the horizontal plane for the time code and other super displays output to the VIDEO OUT 3 connector Note 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 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 initial setting Setup setting menus USER menu BASIC C X il mm Description display i 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 Tr Note 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 wi
60. rom the time code input connector or the video signal VITC The selection is set at the setup menu MENU button When this is pressed the setup menu appears on the TV monitor using VIDEO OUT 3 connector and the setup menu No appears on the display When it is pressed again the setup mode is exited and the original operating mode is restored TC PRESET FILE button When this is pressed the time code setting mode is established User file can be selected when the cursor buttons 4 gt are used during the setup menu mode For details see setup menu items on page 26 B Cursor buttons lt gt 4 v These are used when setting time codes and settings at menu setup 4 gt These change the flashing digit in the time code indicators Each time they are pressed the flashing indicator moves incremently to the left or right 4 increments to the left IB lincrements to the right la w These change the flashing digit in the time code indicators Each time they are pressed the indicated value increments and decrements vy decrements the value a increments the value The flashing digit changes continuously when the button is continuously pressed For details about operation during setup menu mode see setup menu items page 25 Controls and their functions continued SET button When this is pressed the data which has been set on the setup menu is entered After data entry the setup mode i
61. s 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 Swithching between these types is enabled by pressing the cursor buttons 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 a VIDEO INPUT switch This switches the video input signal DIGITAL For selecting serial component digital video signal SMPTE 259M C ANALOG recording For selecting analog video signal recording Select the analog video signal as follows to correspond with the input signal Y PB PR For recording an analog component video signal CMPST For recording an analog composite video signal S VIDEO For recording a S VIDEO signal The optional AJ YA750P serial interface board is necessary AUDIO INPUT switch This switches the audio input signal BA DIGITAL For selecting serial digital audio signal SMPTE 272M recording AES EBU For recording a digital audio signal ANALOG For recording an analog audio signal i Both the optional AJ YA750P serial interface board and the optional AJ YA655P digital audio interface board are necessary The optional AJ YA655P digital audio interface board is necessary REMOT
62. s regenerated This selects whether values used in the internal time code generator are preset from the front panel or remote controller or synchronized with time code values read from the tape 0 Values are preset from the front panel or remote controller PRESET 1 Values are synchronized with time code values read from the tape REGEN lt Note gt When 1 is selected values selected at set up menu No 503 TCG REGEN are regenerated 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 VITC is used This sets the usage status of the user bit of the time code generated by the TCG NOT SPECIFIED character set not specified 1 ISO CHARACTER 8 bits character set based on ISO646 ISO2022 UNASSIGNED 1 undefined UNASSIGNED 2 undefined UNASSIGNED 3 undefined PAGE LINE UNASSIGNED 4 undefined UNASSIGNED 5 undefined The underline on the setting item denotes the initial setting iu USER menu TIME CODE continued Setting No Superimposed Superimposed Description display display 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
63. t only when DV has been selected as the setting for setup menu No 108 FORMAT SEL 2 When an M size cassette is used The setting does not take effect 3 When an S size cassette is used The setting takes effect 721 LINE CH 0000 This selects the audio output LINE OUT SEL 0001 0 PCM AUDIO or QUICK PCM AUDIO is output 1 Whatever is selected by SETUP MENU No 713 MONI CH SEL output Note The PCM AUDIO or QUICK PCM AUDIO output is not affected by the AUDIO MONITOR The underline on the setting item denotes the initial setting Em 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 TC 00 07 04 24 t Frames Hours Seconds Minutes Note Time code reader values normally appear on the superimposed display
64. th the SUPER OFF ON setting Also CHARA TYPE is output to VIDEO 3 according to the status set in the menu 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 DISPLAY This selects what information is to be provided by the time code SEL and other super displays output to the VIDEO 3 connector 0 Time only 1 Time and status 2 Time status and mode Note The mode display is DVCPRO mode display during DVCPRO format and DV mode display during DV format LOCAL This selects the buttons which can be operated on the front ENA panel when the REMOTE LOCAL switch has been set to nnno ENA REMOTE 0 No buttons can be operated 1 Only the STOP and EJECT buttons can be operated 2 All buttons can be operated TAPE This selects the 12 or 24 hour display for the CTL counter TIMER 0 12 hour display 1 24 hour display SUPER This selects whether the time code and other super displav which are output to the VIDEO OUT 3 connector is to shown 0 Not shown 1 Shown CHARA This selects the display type for the super display output to TYPE 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 The underline on the setting item denotes the initial setting USER menu OPERATION Sup
65. the item No on the display flashes e When the button is pressed the item No is incremented for 001 002 003 004 and so on when the 4 button is pressed the item No is decremented Press the cursor buttons 4 IB at the position where the change is to be made The menu screen and display setting No now flashes When the gt button is pressed the setting No is incremented when the 4 button is pressed it is decremented Repeat steps 2 and 3 to change other items Press the SET button The changes are now stored in the memory To return the items to the settings established before the changes were made press the MENU button without pressing the SET button To return the setup settings to the factory initial settings press the RESET button while the menu is displayed The following message is displayed SETUP MENU INIT SET YES lt PLAY gt NO lt STOP gt When the PLAY button is pressed the factory settings are restored COUNTER REMAIN REW STOP FF PLAY 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 21 Hold down the FILE button and press the cursor button P to switch to the next user file Hold down the FILE button and press the cursor button 4 to switch to the previous user file bl 1 USER FILE Each user
66. timing while the playback pictures are monitored the sound to be edited will be recorded at a position which is offset from the playback pictures by 5 frames ZR Playback Insert the cassette tape and place the unit in the stop mode Nj Press the PLAY button Regular playback is now commenced e 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 24 setup default settings The unit s 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 ki 2 ey Bl Notes 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 stored in the memory even if the MENU button is pressed Press the MENU button The setup menu appears on the TV monitor 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 Press the cursor buttons A w and select the item to be set The cursor on the menu screen moves and

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