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Panasonic AJ-D455P VCR User Manual

1. 2 Press the cursor button 4 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 i 2 3 4 Place the VTR in the stop mode Press the CTL TC UB REMAIN button until TC is selected Set the TC INT EXT switch to EXT External time code selected Setup 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 The input video signal s VITC is recorded as the time code 39 Reproducing the time code user bit 1 Place the unit in the stop mode 2 Press the CTL TC UB REMAIN button until TC or UB is selected TC The time code is displayed UB The user bit is displayed When it is no longer possible to read the time code it is interpolated using the CTL signal 3 Press the PLAY button Playback now commences
2. The user file number selected in step 4 is displayed in the shaded area Press the PLAY button The contents of the USER1 file are saved in the user file which was selected in step 4 and stored in the memory When the STOP button is pressed the USER1 menu display appears while the settings remain unchanged Press the A or v button and move the cursor on the menu screen to any setup item except No A00 LOAD and No A01 SAVE Press the SET button The USER1 settings are now stored in the memory If the USER1 settings are not going to be stored in the memory do not press the SET button but press the MENU button Automatic loading of user file when the power is turned on When the user file to be loaded is selected in advance using setup menu item No A02 P ON LOAD it can be automatically loaded into USER1 when the power is turned on 19 Setup menus SYSTEM menu lt SYSTEM gt Item Setting Superimposed Superimposed Description No display display 00 SYSSC 0000 0 System phase rough adjustment 90 units 0001 90 lt Note gt 0002 180 setting operation is performed the setting value does not 0003 270 return to factory default setting 01 SYSSC 0000 127 System phase fine adjustment Variable range 45 or more FINE 3 advanced 0127 0 delayed lt gt 0255 128 If setting operation is performed the setting
3. video or audio playback signal Priority Error No TV monitor display Description VTR operation i 10 FAN STOP Error No lights when a fan motor stops operating High E 10 g 9 Continued 10 09 This appears when a blank exceeding 1 second is detected on the tape during playback Continued Err 09 n JEX 00 SERVO NOT LOCKED Error No lights when servo disturbances continue for Err 00 3 more seconds during playback recording or Continued 00 editing 01 LOW RF Error No lights when envelope levels approx 1 3 that E B of normal levels are detected for more than 1 sec Continued Err 01 during playback recording or editing E 02 HIGH ERROR RATE Error No lights when the error rate increases and v correction interpolation is performed on either the Continued Low Err 02 Displays when warning information is checked by pressing the DIAG button AUTO OFF mode The following error number flashes on the counter display section VTR operation Error No TV monitor display Descriptions VTR measures When condensation 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 E 20 DEW display disappears and the VTR may be used EJECT lt Notes gt 1 The drum rotates as
4. 48 RS 232C REMOTE 25 pin D SUB straight cable supported Pin No Abbreviation Circuit Description 1 FRAME GROUND Protective ground Frame ground 2 TxD Transmitted data Receives data from the PC 3 RxD Received data Sends data to the PC 4 RTS Request to send Shorted with pin 5 5 CTS Clear to send Shorted with pin 4 6 DSR Data set ready ee output after communication 7 SG Signal ground Signal ground 20 DTR Data terminal ready No processing ENCODER REMOTE 15P Pin No Signal Pin No Signal Pin No Signal 1 6 SYSTEM H 11 RET GND 2 SET UP 7 SYS SC COARSE 2 12 3 C LEVEL 8 9V 13 4 GND 9 HUE 14 SYS SC FINE 5 9V 10 VIDEO LEVEL 15 SYS SC COARSE 1 49 Printed circuit board CAUTION These servicing instructions are for use by gualified service personnel only To reduce the risk of electric shock do not perform any servicing other than that contained in the operating instructions unless you are qualified to do so Abbr Factory name ull name unction setting board F1 board SW100 Audio Input This sets the CH1 audio input AUDIO Impedance SW impedance HIGH HIGH 600Q SW101 Audio Input This sets the CH2 audio input Impedance SW impedance HIGH HIGH 600 50 Specifications GENERAL Power supply 120 V 50 60 Hz Power cons
5. Error messages DIAG menu When a warning occurs in this unit an error number appears at the counter display Opening the DIAG menu will display the error description on the monitor Also when an abnormal operation is detected in this unit an error number flashes on the counter display This display the VTR information VTR information includes WARNING information and HOURS METER usage time information A DIAG menu appears on the monitor when the monitor is connected to the VIDEO OUT 3 connector on the connector section Displaying the DIAG menu 1 Press the DIAG button The DIAG menu screen is displayed on the monitor and the error number is displayed on the counter display 2 The WARNING information and HOURS METER information can be switched by pressing the cursor buttons G 3 Press the DIAG button again to return to the original display CH CONDITION REW STOP FF PLAY REC m ET Ke gt enm e HEADPHONES WARNING information display A warning message is displayed on the monitor whenever a warning occurs When warnings have not been detected NO WARNING is displayed on the monitor and Err is displayed on the c
6. Front panel Counter Display Section 00 9 0 EDIT ll SCH SERVO h ag CH1 as ds qu cl H cl cnz aaa fous f Secon Frames ON T POWER XA OFF CH CONDITION CTL TC UB REMAIN REW STOP FF PLAY REC RESET 44 gt memo l LEVEL HEADPHONE BB GG o o el AUDIO RECLEVEL POWER switch When the ON side is pressed the power is switched on and the counter display lights up Cassette insertion slot 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 for the cassette In this state neither recording nor editi
7. 0 Generator runs only during recording 1 Generator runs during usual operation lt Note gt Even if 0 is selected the time code generator runs during usual operation when 1 is selected at the setting menu No 504 REGEN MODE 511 TC OUT REF 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 512 VITC OUT 0000 0001 For selecting the method used to output the VITC which is to be superimposed onto the output video signal 0 During recording The input time code which was selected using the setup menu item No 505 EXT TC SEL setting and TC IN EXT switch is output as the VITC During playback The time code recorded in the SBC area is output as the VITC 1 During recording The time code detected from the input video signals is output as the VITC During playback The time code recorded in the VAUX area is output as the VITC lt Note gt When video signals are recorded the time code detected from the input video signals is automatically recorded in the VAUX area The underline on the setting item denotes the initial setting SBC Sub Code Data area This area exists independently from the video and au
8. JOG FWD 0000 4 1 This sets the maximum JOG FWD speed MAX 0001 1 85 0 4 1 3 1 speed 0002 1 1 1 85 1 85x speed 2 1x 1x speed lt Notes gt The speeds in parentheses apply when a DV or DVCAM cassette is used At any speed setting other than O 4 1x the phase cannot be synchronized from an editing controller which synchro nizes the phase using the JOG command 321 JOG REV 0000 4 1 This sets the maximum JOG REV speed MAX 0001 1 85 0 4 1 3 1x speed 0002 1 1 1 85 1 85x speed 0003 0 43 2 1 71 x speed 3 0 43x 0 5x speed lt Note gt The speeds in parentheses apply when a DV or DVCAM cassette is used The underline on the setting item denotes the initial setting 29 Setup menus USER menu lt TAPE PROTECT gt Item Setting N Superimposed Superimposed Description o display display 400 STILL 0000 0 5s This selects the length of time until tape protection mode is TIMER 0001 56 established when a DVCPRO tape is inserted and the unit is 0002 10s in STOP or STILL mode 0003 20s Unit s second min minute 0004 30s 0005 40s 0006 50s 0007 1min 0008 2min 401 SRC 0000 STEP This selects the operation during the tape protection mode PROTECT 0001 HALF when the unit is left standing in the still status 0 STEP FWD 1 HALF LOADING lt Note gt When STEP FWD is selected ope
9. information are reset by the service personnel when performing maintenance or other work If T amp S amp M is selected in the setup menu No 003 DISPLAY SEL a message appears in the mode display whenever a warning or error occurs When multiple events occur the event with the highest priority is displayed Priority counter display ang Description monitor display High Error messages When an abnormal operation is detected in this machine an error number flashes A See error message table onthe counter display and an error message is displayed INT SG If BB or CB in No 601 INT SG in the setup menu is selected pressing the REC button E to E mode will display INT SG for the first two seconds This is also displayed for the first two seconds when starting editing from the external controller NO INPUT If there is no input signal except for analog audio to the connector selected using the VIDEO INPUT switch pressing the REC button E to E mode will display NO INPUT for the first two seconds This is also displayed for the first two seconds when starting editing from the external controller Warning messages When a warning occurs in this unit an error number appears at the counter display L See warning message and warning message is displayed When multiple warnings occur the warning with w table the highest priority is displayed 46 Warning
10. 9 5 normal tape speed when this button is pressed together with the PLAY button D PLAY button Playback commences when this button is pressed Recording commences when the button is pressed together with the REC button Format display The DVCPRO lamp lights when a DVCPRO cassette has been inserted or when no cassette is inserted The DV lamp lights when a consumer use DV cassette has been inserted 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 DVCPRO recording is performed when a DVCPRO cassette is used DV recording is performed when a consumer use cassette is used Headphones jack The sound being recorded played back or edited can be monitored on stereo head phones when they are connected to this jack The FF REW speed can be selected on the setup menu No 102 FF REW MAX and it is set to the same speed Volume control This is used to adjust the headphones volume Audio recording level controls These are used to adjust the recording levels of the audio signal CH1 CH2 SUPER ON OFF switch ON The time code or other display is superimposed onto the si
11. AJ YAD455P digital video interface board is used VIDEO INPUT switch This switches the video input signal DVCPRO DV Set to this position when recording digital video interface signals IEEE1394 At the same time audio input signals from IEEE1394 will also be recorded SDI For selecting serial component digital video signal SMPTE 259M C recording ANALOG For selecting analog video signal recording Select the analog video signal as follows to correspond with the input signal Y Pr For recording an analog component video signal CMPST For recording an analog composite video signal S VIDEO For recording a S VIDEO signal 1 The AJ YAD455P digital video interface board optional accessory is required for this 2 The AJ YA455P serial interface board optional accessory is necessary D AUDIO INPUT switch This switches the audio input signal SDI For selecting serial digital audio signal SMPTE 272M A recording AES EBU For recording a digital audio signal ANALOG For recording an analog audio signal The AJ YA455P serial interface board optional accessory is required for this Notes The DVCPRO DV format will also apply to the audio input signals when DVCPRO DV has been selected by the VIDEO INPUT switch B When SD or AES EBU is to be selected the reference video signal must be input and the audio data synchronized with the REF VIDEO signal must be supplied REMOTE LOCAL sw
12. and the mixed CH2 and CH4 track signals to CH2 The sound during shooting and audio dubbing sound are output simultaneously lt Note gt This menu item takes effect only when a DV or DVCAM cassette tape with a 32 kHz 4 channel recording is played back 719 PB FADE 0000 AUTO This selects the processing method for the audio edit points 0001 CUT IN point OUT point during playback 0002 FADE 9 According to the status during recording Setup menus No 309 310 1 Forced CUT 2 Forced FADE 35 The underline on the setting item denotes the initial setting Setup menus USER menu AUDIO continued Setting Superimposed Superimposed Description No display display 720 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 lt Note gt This display will not appear unless the AJ YA455P serial inter face board optional accessory has been installed 721 LINE CH 0000 PCM This selects the audio output for CH1 and CH2 SEL 0001 AUTO 0 PCM AUDIO is output 1 PCM AUDIO is output in the 0 43 to 1x speed range in all other cases CUE is automatically output lt Note gt The PCM AUDIO output CH1 and CH2 signals are output separately regardless of the position selected for the AUDIO MONITOR SELECT switch 722 INT SG 0000 OFF This sele
13. For further details consult with your dealer Refer to below for the places where they are to be secured with the screws Locations where the screws are secured on right R side of inner members of slide rails Attach the inner members at the same symmetrical positions on the left L side Note The letters A to H are not actually marked on the side Inner member panels The length of the screws used is subject to restriction Use screws which are less than 2 5 long in their place 6 screws must be used to secure each inner member 2 Attach the outer member brackets to the rack Check that the height is the same for the left and right brackets 3 Remove the four screws at the front for attaching the left and right side panels Attach the AJ MA75P rack mount adapter using the 4 screws included Rack mounting adaptors 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 lt Notes gt Keep the temperature inside the rack to between 41 F 5 C and 104 F 40 C Bolt the rack securely to the floor so that it will not topple over when the VTR is drawn out 43 Video head cleaning This unit is equipped with an au
14. H POS and No 002 CHARA V POS TCR Xx XX XxX TCR XX XX XX iki TV monitor TV monitor Operation mode The VTR s operation mode can also be displayed using setup menu No 003 DISPLAY SEL TCR XX XX Xx xx STOP VTR operation mode TV monitor 41 Servo reference As the servo reference signal this unit automatically selects the input video signal selected by the VIDEO INPUT switch the reference video signal which is supplied from the REF VIDEO input connector or the internal sync 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 YES Is the unit in the recording or editing mode Is the input video signal available Is the REF VIDEO signal supplied The REF VIDEO input The internal sync signal The input video signal signal serves as the serves as the reference serves as the reference reference signal signal signal 42 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 and bracket for 18 length model number CC3061 99 0400 of Chassis Trak be used The complete slide rail and bracket unit is not available from Panasonic
15. Note The lock cannot be set for USER1 No No A03 MENU LOCK 0000 OF 0001 2 The underline on the setting item denotes the initial setting lt Notes gt No A00 LOAD No A01 SAVE and No A02 P ON LOAD are the menu items which can be set only for USER1 They are not displayed with the USER2 USERS files No A03 MENU LOCK is the menu item which can be set only for the USER2 USER5 files It is not displayed with USER1 37 Time code user bit Time code The time code is used when the time code signal generated by the time code generator time code signal generator is to be recorded on the tape its values are to be read by the time code reader time code signal reader and the absolute position of 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 Frames Hours Seconds Minutes lt Note gt Values appear as shown below on the superimposed display or front display Playback Time code reader values REC EE Time code
16. When the STOP button is pressed the USER1 menu display appears while the settings remain unchanged Press the A or w button and move the cursor on the menu screen to any setup item except No A00 LOAD and No A01 SAVE Press the SET button The USER1 settings are now stored in the memory If the USER1 settings are not going to be stored in the memory do not press the SET button but press the MENU button 18 Saving a user file 1 2 Press the MENU button While holding down the FILE button press the G or gt button and select USER1 Press the A or button and move the cursor on the menu screen to setup item No A01 SAVE SETUP MENU MENU lt USERI1 gt 00 0000 723 OFF A00 LOAD USER2 A01 SAVE USER2 02 P ON LOAD OFF END Press the 4 or gt button and select the user file into which the USER1 contents are to be saved User files which have been set to the lock mode are not displayed When all the user files have been set to the lock mode the LOCKED display appears and the contents cannot be saved Press the SET button The following messages appear on the menu screen and counter display Menu screen Counter display 01 U2 SETUP MENU SAVE USER1 USER2 OK YES lt PLAY gt NO lt STOP gt
17. amount by which the hue can be varied is from 0128 0 30 to 30 0255 127 The underline on the setting item denotes the initial setting 20 SYSTEM menu lt gt continued Item Setting N Superimposed N Superimposed Description o display Q display 18 CHROMA 0000 127 For setting the chroma level LEVEL The maximum amount by which the level can be varied is from 0127 O 3 to 3 dB 0255 128 21 SYS H 0000 3 For adjusting the system phase offset 4 48 us steps OFFSET 0001 2 0 13 4 us 0002 1 1 8 96 us 0004 4 50 4 44 48 us 0005 5 5 48 96 0006 6 6 13 4 us lt Notes gt The setting remains unchanged even when the factory setting operation is performed When this menu item is used together with SYSTEM menu item No 02 SYS H setting the adjustment is limited to a range from 15 to 15 us 22 SYS SC H 0000 REMOTE For setting whether the system phase is to be adjusted by the 0001 LOCAL unit or from the external encoder remote connector 0 The system phase is adjusted from the external encoder remote connector 1 The system phase is adjusted by the unit Notes This setting remains unaffected when OFF is selected as the SYSTEM menu item No 3 ENCODER SEL setting The range for the system phase adjustment using the encoder remote connector is 3 to 3 us When this menu item is used toget
18. and the time code appears on the display If the SUPER ON OFF switch is at ON the time code value is superimposed onto the video signals which are output from the VIDEO OUT 3 or SERIAL OUT 3 connector The superimposing takes effect only when the AJ YA455P serial interface board optional accessory is used Notes The colon between the seconds and frames changes to a period when the drop frame time code is read When the time code signal cannot be read the time code is automatically interpolated by the CTL signal The front panel counter display appears as shown below TXR 00 01 04 07 A A The colon between the seconds and frames changes to a period during drop frame mode This flashes when the time code signal is missing 40 Superimpose screen The superimposed displays appear as shown below The control signal time code etc are indicated by abbreviations CTL control signal time code playback value time code generator value Abbreviation UBR TC user bit playback value UBG user bit generator value TCR XX XX iki TV monitor Characters displayed The background of characters superimposed on the display can be changed using setup menu No 007 CHARA TYPE TCR XX XX iki TV monitor Display position The position of the characters superimposed on the display can be changed using setup menus No 001 CHARA
19. dB Pr 30 Hz to 1 3 MHz 1 0 dB Better than 56 dB Less than 2 Analog component IN Analog component OUT Video bandwidth SIN ratio K factor 30 Hz to 5 5 MHz 1 5 dB to 1 0 dB PB Pr 30 Hz to 1 3 MHz 2 0 dB to 1 0 dB Better than 55 dB Less than 296 Analog composite IN Analog composite OUT Video bandwidth DG DP Y C delay K factor S N ratio Video input connector Analog component input Analog composite input 1 VIDEO input Reference input Serial digital component input option Y 30 Hz to 4 5 MHz 1 5 dB to 1 0 dB Less than 496 Less than 3 Better than 20 ns Less than 3 Better than 48 dB BNCx3 Y Pr Y 1 0 Vp p 752 Pr 0 486 0 7 Vp p switchable 752 75 color bar 7 5 setup BNC x2 loop through 750 on off S terminal 4 pin x1 Y 1 0 Vp p 752 C 0 286 Vp p burst 75Q Analog composite BNC x2 loop through 750 on off Complies with SMPTE259M C standard BNC x2 active through 51 Video output connector Analog component output BNCx3 Pr Analog composite output 1 VIDEO output Serial digital component output option Y 1 0 Vp p 75Q Pr 0 486 0 7 Vp p switchable 752 75 color bar 7 5 setup BNCx3 Video1 video2 video3 superimpose on off S terminal 4 pin x1 Y 1 0 Vp p 750 C 0 286 Vp p burst 75Q Complies with SMPTE259M C standard BNCx3 Video output sign
20. files can be copied loaded into the USER1 file In addition the contents of the USER1 file can be copied saved to the USER2 USERS files Load or save USER1 gt USER2 Settings can be locked Load or save gt USER3 Settings can be locked Load or save gt USER4 Settings can be locked Load or save gt USER5 Settings can be locked Loading a user file 1 2 Press the MENU button While holding down the FILE button press the G or gt button and select USER1 Press the A w button and move the cursor on the menu screen to setup item No A00 LOAD SETUP MENU MENU lt USERI1 gt NO A00 0000 725 CUE SLOW STEP A00 LOAD USER2 A01 SAVE USER2 02 P ON LOAD OFF END Press the 4 or gt button and select the user file whose contents to be loaded into USER1 Press the SET button The following messages appear on the menu screen and counter display Menu screen Counter display L U2 U1 SETUP MENU LOAD USER2 gt USER1 YES lt PLAY gt NO lt STOP gt The user file number selected in step 4 is displayed in the shaded area Press the PLAY button The settings of the user file selected in step 4 are loaded and the USER1 menu display appears
21. set to DVCPRO DV the audio signals will also serve automatically as the internal signals when a video signal has been selected as the internal signal by this menu item setting 602 INPUT C KILL 0000 0001 B W AUTO 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 603 OUT VSYNC 0000 N VF 0001 VF 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 604 V MUTE SEL 0000 0001 N MUTE LOW RF This selects whether the video output signal is to be muted when the blank portion of the tape is detected during playback 0 No muting 1 Muting picture turns grey 605 CC F1 BLANK 0000 0001 BLANK THRU This selects ON or OFF for the closed caption signal in the first field 0 Forced blanking performed 1 Blanking not performed 606 CC F2 BLANK 0000 0001 BLANK THRU This selects ON or OFF for the closed caption signal in the second field 0 Forced blanking performed 1 Blanking not performed 608 FREEZE SEL 0000 FIELD 0001 FRAME For selecting how the still picture is to be output 0 Field output 1 Frame output Note When frame o
22. to the left gt increments to the right AJ v These change the flashing digit in the time code indicators Each time they are pressed the indicated value increments and decrements AJ decrements the value w 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 15 amp SET button The time code is set or the data selected for the setup menu settings are entered by pressing this button After the data has been entered the setup mode is exited and operation returns to the original mode The recording level of the audio signals cannot be adjusted when DVCPRO DV has been selected by the VIDEO INPUT switch 9 Controls and their functions 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 cursor buttons lt gt 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 The status information on the IEEE1394 interface can be referenced when the
23. value does not return to factory default setting 02 SYSH 0000 127 System phase adjustment SC period increments 15 us variable range 0127 ___0 Advanced Delayed 0255 128 lt Note gt If setting operation is performed the setting value does not return to factory default setting 03 ENCODER 0000 OFF For selecting whether the ENCODER REMOTE connector is SEL 0001 ON to function or not 0 Does not functions 1 Functions 05 SCH 0000 0 For coarsely adjusting the SCH phase 90 degree increments COARSE 0001 90 The SC phase is varied but the H phase remains unchanged 0002 180 0003 270 06 SCH 0000 32 For finely adjusting the SCH phase Variable range from 45 FINE to 45 0032 _0 The SC phase is varied but the H phase remains unchanged 0064 32 10 AV PHASE 0000 128 This adjusts the audio output phase with respect to the video output 20 8 steps 0128 ___0 The audio output phase is advanced with respect to the video output 0255 127 The audio output phase is delayed with respect to the video output 15 VIDEO 0000 127 For setting the video level LEVEL The maximum amount by which the level can be varied is 127 _0 from 3 to 3 dB 0255 128 16 SETUP 0000 127 For setting the setup amount LEVEL The maximum amount by which the setup can be varied is 127 _0 14 IRE 0255 128 17 HUE 0000 128 For setting the hue The maximum
24. 1 COARSE setting the phase cannot be synchro nized from the editing controller 317 VAR FWD 0000 4 1 This sets the maximum VAR FWD speed MAX 0001 41 85 0 4 1x 3 1x speed 0002 1 1 1 85 1 85x speed 2 1x 1x speed lt Notes gt The speeds in parentheses apply when a DV or DVCAM cassette is used At any speed setting other than O 4 1x the phase cannot be synchronized from the editing controller 318 VAR REV 0000 4 1 This sets the maximum VAR REV speed MAX 0001 1 85 0 4 1 3 1x speed 0002 1 1 1 85 1 85x speed 0003 0 43 2 1 1 x speed 3 0 43 0 5 speed lt gt The speeds in parentheses apply when a DV or DVCAM cassette is used 319 JOG STEP 0000 FINE This selects the JOG speed during remote control operations 0001 COARSE 0 The tape is played at the fine step speed 1 The tape is played at a speed at which noise less playback is possible in the 0 43x to 1 0 5 to 1x range lt Notes gt lt The speeds in parentheses apply when a DV or DVCAM cassette is used At the 1 COARSE setting the phase cannot be synchro nized from an editing controller which synchronizes the phase using the JOG command The underline on the setting item denotes the initial setting 28 USER menu lt EDIT gt continued Item Setting Superimposed Superimposed Description No displ No displ play isplay 320
25. 24 hour display for the CTL counter TIMER 0001 24h 0 12 hour display 1 24 hour display 007 CHARA 0000 WHITE This selects the display type for the super display output to the TYPE 0001 W OUT VIDEO OUT 3 SERIAL 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 For selecting whether to display the remaining tape time and SEL 0001 2L total tape length as the superimposed display at the VIDEO 0002 1L OUT 3 SERIAL OUT 3 connector 0003 R TTL 0 No display appears 1 Remaining tape time is displayed on the second line 2 Remaining tape time is displayed on the first line 3 Remaining tape time is displayed on the first line and the total tape length on the second line lt Notes gt When setting 1 2L has been selected the display does not appear if 0 TIME has been selected for the setup menu No 003 DISPLAY SEL setting When setting 3 R TTL has been selected the total tape length will not appear if 0 TIME has been selected for the setup menu No 003 DISPLAY SEL setting The underline on the setting item denotes the initial setting 23 Setup menus USER menu lt OPERATION gt Item Setting Superimposed Superimposed Description No display display 101 SHTL 0000 x16 This sets the maximum speed for shutt
26. AUTION These servicing instructions are for use by qualified service personnel only To reduce the risk of electric shock do not perform any servicing other than that contained in the operating instructions unless you are qualified to do so Do not insert fingers or any objects into the video casette holder Avoid operating or leaving the unit near strong magnetic fields Be especially 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 Protrusion Insert the protrusion alongside the metal plate inside the Use this unit horizontally and do not place anything on 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 44
27. AY 0 EE mode 1 Video blackens audio mutes 2 The images appear in gray and the sound is muted 110 F R EE SEL 0000 EE This selects whether EE mode or playback mode is to be used 0001 TAPE during FF REW operations 0 EE mode 1 Playback mode 111 STOPEE 0000 EE This selects whether EE mode or playback mode is to be used SEL 0001 TAPE during stop mode 0 EE mode 1 Playback mode Note This setting is complied with even in the standby OFF mode However the images will appear in gray when TAPE has been selected 112 AUTO REW 0000 OFF This selects whether to rewind the tape automatically to the 0001 ON 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 The underline on the setting item denotes the initial setting 24 USER menu lt OPERATIONsS continued No Item Superimposed display Setting Superimposed display Description 113 MEMORY STOP OFF ON This selects whether the VTR is to stop automatically when the counter value reaches O during a fast forwarding or rewinding operation in the CTL mode 0 The VTR does not stop 1 The VTR stops automatically lt Notes gt 1 The stop mode concerned is either the stop or the still picture mode depending on the setup menu No 313 AFTER CUE UP setting 2 When both the AUTO REW function and MEMORY function have been sel
28. CH1 and or CH2 signals or playback signals from the CUE track are output to this connector PCM audio signals are output in the PLAY mode and in the 0 43 0 544 to 1 speed range at all other times the CUE signals are automatically output lt Notes gt The speed in parentheses given for the speed range above applies when a DV or DVCAM cassette is used Either CH1 2 or mixed CH1 CH2 PCM audio signals are output depending on the position selected by the AUDIO MONITOR SELECT switch 9 ANALOG AUDIO OUT connectors These are the analog audio CH1 and CH2 output connectors SERIAL DIGITAL COMPONENT AUDIO VIDEO IN OUT connectors The AJ YA455P an optional accessory is required These are the input and output connectors for the digital component audio and video signals complying with the SMPTE259M C or 272M A standard D DIGITAL VIDEO INTERFACE IEEE1394 IN OUT connector The AJ YAD455P an optional accessory is required This is the IEEE1394 interface input output connector 13 Tapes Type Description Use the cassette adapter AJ CS455P for the mini DV cassette tapes Consumer Bear in mind that long playing mini DV cassette tapes standard mode 80 cassette minutes LP mode 120 minutes cannot be used Standard Also bear in mind that recordings cannot be made on tape when the DV cassette AJ CS750 cassette adapter is used Mini DV Use of Panasonic consumer DV cassette tapes is recommen
29. E VIDEO IN connectors and 750 termination switch These are the analog composite video signal input connectors The two connectors are connected by a loop through configuration For termination set the switch to ON REF VIDEO IN connectors and 750 termination switch These are the reference video signal input connectors For termination set the switch to ON REMOTE connector RS 422A connector The unit s operations can be controlled from an external component by connecting an external controller to the unit using this connector ANALOG AUDIO CH1 CH2 connectors These are the analog audio CH1 and CH2 input connectors S1 VIDEO IN OUT connectors These are the S1 VIDEO signal input and output connectors ANALOG COMPONENT VIDEO OUT connectors These are the analog component video signal output connectors ANALOG COMPOSITE VIDEO OUT connectors These are the analog composite video signal output connector Video signals with a superimposed display can be output from the VIDEO OUT 3 connector Whether a display is to be superimposed onto the signals is selected using the SUPER ON OFF switch D RS 232C connector The unit s operations can be controlled by a personal computer or other component which is connected to the unit using this connector ENCODER REMOTE connector An external encoder controller is connected here to adjust the video output signal settings externally 12 D MONITOR OUT connector The PCM audio
30. IME CODE gt Item Setting Superimposed Superimposed Description No displ No displ play isplay 500 0000 10L This sets the position where the VITC signal is to be inserted POS 1 The same line as for POS 2 in 501 cannot be 0006 16L selected 0010 20L 501 VITC 0000 10L This sets the position where the VITC signal is to be inserted POS 2 The same line for VITC POS 1 in 500 cannot be 0008 18L selected 0010 20L 502 VITC 0000 BLANK This selects whether to output the VITC data to the positions BLANK 0001 THRU selected by VITC POS 1 in 500 and VITC POS 2 in 501 0 Data is not output 1 Data is output 503 TCG 0000 TC amp UB This selects the signal to be regenerated when the time code REGEN 0001 TC generator TCG in the REGEN mode 0002 UB 0 Both the time code and user bit are regenerated 1 Only the time code is regenerated 2 Only the user bit is regenerated 504 REGEN 0000 OFF This selects whether values used in the internal time code MODE 0001 ON 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 505 EXT TC 0000 LTC This selects the time code to be used w
31. Multi function input output interfaces Analog input output Component Y PB PR and composite and S1 VIDEO signal input and output connectors are provided Digital audio input output AES EBU audio BNC input and output connectors are provided Serial digital input output Serial digital SMPTE 259M C 272M C input output is possible when the optional compo nent serial interface board AJ YA455P is used lt 1 1394 digital input output Signals be input and output using the IEEE1394 interface if the digital video interface board AJ YAD455P optional accessory is used 9 RS 422A RS 232C remote The standard 9 pin serial RS 422A connector or 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 connectors are not provided Automatic editing functions from the external controller Both assemble and insert editing can be performed using an external controller but only when DVCPRO cassettes are used 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
32. N AK AA TAA AAN AE KAKA AKAN AUDIO MENU sse OD MENU MENU tke NADA ee 37 Recording internal external time codes Reproducing the time code user bit Setup menus 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 44 45 48 50 51 Before operating this unit check that all of its accessories are present and accounted for Power cord 1 pc AJ CS455P Cassette adaptor 1 pc Option AJ YA455P component serial interface board AJ MA75P Rack mounting adaptor AJ YADA55P Digital video interface board AJ YA752P Audio memory unit 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 unit s setup can be performed while viewing the screen menus on the TV monitor When DVCPRO cassette tapes are used both assemble and insert editing can be performed by exercising control from an external component Compact size and light weight This is a 4U size digital VTR It can be mounted in a 19 inc
33. PARATUS MUST BE EARTHED To ensure safe operation the three pin plug must be inserted only into a standard three pin power point which is effectively earthed through the normal house hold wiring Extension cords used with the equipment must be three core and be correctly wired to provide connection to earth Wrongly wired extension cords are a major cause of fatalities The fact that the equipment operates satisfactorily does not imply that the power point is earthed and that the installation is completely safe For your safety if in any doubt about the effective earthing 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 of the power point
34. Panasonic T M s P AL Digital Video Cassette Recorder AJ 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 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 product s 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 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 CAUTION To reduce the risk of fire or shock hazard and annoying interference use the recommended accessories only THIS AP
35. T amp YMD 0005 T amp MDY 0006 T amp DMY For selecting the time code and or other information which is to be shown on the superimposed display at the VIDEO OUT 3 SERIAL OUT 3 connector Time only Time and operation mode Time operation mode and mode Time and REC TIME Time and REC DATE year month day Time and REC DATE month day year Time and REC DATE day month year Notes gt The mode display is DVCPRO during DVCPRO playback DV during DV playback and DVCAM during DVCAM playback 2 When 2 T amp S amp M is set an error message will appear when a warning or error has occurred 3 REC TIME and REC DATE are displayed during DV or DVCAM playback only The operation mode is displayed during DVCPRO playback sA DORBAON O 004 LOCAL ENA 0000 DIS 0001 ST amp EJ 0002 ENA This selects the buttons which can be operated on the front panel when the REMOTE LOCAL switch has been set to REMOTE 0 No buttons can be operated 1 Only the STOP and EJECT buttons can be operated 2 All buttons can be operated The underline on the setting item denotes the initial setting 22 USER menu The SERIAL OUT 3 con nector functions only when the AJ YA455P serial interface board optional accessory is used BASIC continued Item Setting Superimposed Superimposed Description No display display 005 TAPE 0000 12h This selects the 12 or
36. als adjustment Video gain Chroma gain Hue Setup Sync phase SC phase AUDIO Digital audio Sampling frequencies Quantizing Frequency response Dynamic range Distortion Crosstalk Wow amp flutter Headroom De emphasis Audio input connector Analog input CH1 CH2 Digital input CH1 CH2 Serial digital input option Audio output connector Analog output CH1 CH2 Digital output CH1 CH2 Serial digital output option Monitor output Headphones 3 dB 3 dB 30 14 IRE 15 us 180 48 kHz synchronized with video signal 16 bits 20 Hz to 20 kHz 1 0 dB at reference level Better than 85 dB 1 kHz emphasis OFF A weighted Less than 0 1 1 kHz emphasis OFF standard level Less than 80 dB 1 kHz between 2 channels Below measurable limits 20 dB T1 50 us T2 15 us on off automatic XLRx2 600Q high impedance selectable 4 0 20 60 dBu BNCx1 AES EBU format Complies with SMPTE259M C 272M A standard BNC 75Q XLRx2 low impedance 4 0 20 dBu BNCx1 AES EBU format Complies with SMPTE259M C 272M A standard BNC 75Q Phonox1 6000 8 dBV Variable level 1 4 phone 8Q Other input output connector Time code input Time code output RS 422A input output RS 232C Encoder remote Digital video interface input output option BNCx1 0 5 Vp p to 8 Vp p 10 kQ BNO d 2 0 Vp p 0 5 Vp p low impedance D sub 9 pi
37. audio edit OUT 0001 FADE OUT point 0 Cut processing 1 V Fade processing The underline on the setting item denotes the initial setting 27 Setup menus USER menu lt EDIT gt continued Setting N Superimposed Superimposed Description o display display 313 AFTER 0000 STOP This selects the mode after cue up operation is complete CUE UP 0001 STILL1 0 STOP mode 0002 STILL2 1 SHTL STILL mode 2 VAR STILL mode 315 AUD MEM 0000 OFF This selects the connection with the AJ YA752 audio memory UNIT 0001 MODE1 unit 0002 0 When the audio memory unit is not going to be used 0003 MODE3 1 When a voice over operation is to be conducted 2 When audio cross channel editing is to be performed for CH2 3 When audio cross channel editing is to be performed for CH1 lt Notes gt lt The RS 232C interface will function only when this menu item is set to 0 OFF Refer to the Instruction Manual of the AJ YA752 audio memory unit for details on how the modes are used 316 VAR STEP 0000 FINE This selects the VAR speed during remote control operations 0001 COARSE 0 The tape is played at the fine step speed 1 The tape is played at a speed at which noise less playback is possible in the 0 43x to 1 0 5x to 1x range lt Notes gt The speeds in parentheses apply when a DV or DVCAM cassette is used At the
38. consult a qualified electrician CAUTION Do not install or place this unit in a bookcase built in cabinet or in another confined space in order to keep well ventilated condition Ensure that curtains and any other materials do not obstruct the ventilation condition to prevent risk of electric shock or fire hazard due to overheating is the safety information Contents General and Features 4 Time code Controls and their functions 6 Front panel nene Connector area aki baen kk na ak ka Na e aka 1 Tapes de ie 14 Functions Superimpose screen sss Setup default settings 15 16 Sene ee ANN tee alah e SYSTEM 20 RACK MOUNTING weiss sasanak rnit tr s USER menu Ulan 22 video NGAOS IAL aside lie ec Nap tle tuba Naan a O Condensation setora i VOPERATION menu s ciel eros ees ee 24 Error Masagasaan NAA e INTERFACE menu eem 20 S Sines 27 Specifications and others PROTECT menu aaa aaa aaa aaa 30 Connector signals CODE menu cca Printed circuit DO ANG AA AT VIDEO meU ot crs 88 Specifications cece secs ANG BA
39. creen showing the changes made last will appear Press the cursor buttons 4 w 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 v button is pressed the item No is incremented for 001 002 003 gt 004 and so on when the button is pressed the item No is decremented Press the cursor buttons G gt at the position where the change is to be made The menu screen and display setting No now flashes When the P button is pressed the setting No is incremented when the G 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 1 5 lt Notes 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 stored in the memory even if the MENU button
40. cts whether the internal signal is to be used for the 0001 ON audio input signal 0 The internal signal is not selected 1 The internal signal is selected lt Notes gt The internal signal has a frequency of 997 Hz This setting is invalid if the VIDEO INPUT switch has been set to DVCPRO DV 723 DV PBATT 0000 OFF This selects the audio output level for DV format playback 0001 ON 0 The audio output level is not attenuated 1 The audio output level is attenuated reduced 729 REC PT 0000 OFF For selecting whether to mute the sound at the joins between MUTE 0001 ON recordings during DV or DVCAM cassette playback 0 The sound is not muted 1 The sound is muted 731 REFLEVEL 0000 FS 20 For setting the audio reference level 0001 FS 18 0 Full scale 20 dB 0002 FS 12 1 Full scale 18 dB 2 Full scale 12 dB The underline on the setting item denotes the initial setting 36 USER menu lt MENU gt Item Setting Superimposed Superimposed Description display display A00 LOAD 0000 USER2 This selects the user file whose contents will be loaded into 0001 USER3 USER1 0002 USER4 0 The USER file contents are loaded 1 The USERS file contents are loaded 9903 USERS 2 The USER4 file contents are loaded 3 The USERS file contents are loaded lt Note gt When the SET button is pressed after loading the setting will be stored in the memory When the MENU button is pressed the se
41. ded cassette Remember to refrain from inserting a mini DV cassette without using the cassette adapter since malfunctioning or problems may resuli Recording playback tape with a maximum capacity of 66 minutes M cassette AJ PA2MP AJ P24MP AJ P33MP AJ P46MP AJ P66MP L it Recording playback tape with a maximum capacity of 184 minutes cassette AJ P34LP AJ P66LP AJ P94LP AJ P126LP AJ 5P92LP Align the cassette with the center of the insertion slot and gently push it inside The cassette tape is automatically loaded EJECT EMAIN 1 REW STOP FF PLAY 1 1 TAOS Owe 1 1 LEVEL ie 1 1 1 1 CHCONDITION cri TC UB Ri do HEADPHONES on 4 E H M cassette 1 I 1 1 1 1 lt Cautions when playing back consumer DV tapes and DVCAM tapes gt Consumer DV tapes which have been recorded in the LP mode cannot be played back 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 The maximum transport speed for consumer DV tapes and DVCAM tapes is 32 times the normal tape speed The video images may be disturbed during slow motion playback of consum
42. dio data areas on the helical track and it contains the time code which complies with the SMPTE EBU standard As with the conventional LTC Longitudinal Time Code the time code can be read even during rewinding and fast forwarding or when the tape has stopped VAUX Video Auxiliary Data area This area exists inside the video data area on the helical track and it contains additional information on the video data lt Note gt Control over the time code or user bit during tape playback is exercised using the data recorded in the SBC area In other words it is exercised over all the data which has been recorded in the SBC area including the data shown on the counter display in the center of the front panel and on the superimposed displays as well as the communication data for a component such as the editing controller 32 USER menu lt VIDEO gt No Item Superimposed display No Setting Superimposed display Description 600 P8 PR IN LV 0000 0001 This selecis the component input signal level 0 MII level 1 B cam level 601 INT SG 0000 OFF 0001 0002 BB CB For selecting whether an internal signal is to be generated 0 No signal is generated 1 A black burst signal is generated 2 A 100 color bar signal is generated Notes The INT SG message appears for 2 seconds when recording commences lt If the VIDEO INPUT switch is
43. ected at the same time the AUTO REW function takes precedence 114 REC INHIBIT This selects whether to allow enable or prohibit disable the recording of signals on the cassette tape 0 Signals can be recorded on the cassette tape when the cassette s accidental erasure prevention mechanism is set to the recording enable position 1 Recording on the cassette tape is prohibited In this case the REC INH lamp on the front panel lights 120 REC INH LAMP 0000 0001 For selecting whether the REC INHIBIT lamp is to flash or light when the cassette has been set to the accidental erasure prevention status 0 The lamp lights 1 The lamp flashes lt Note gt When ON has been selected as the setup menu item No 114 REC INHIBIT setting the REC INHIBIT lamp will light all the time regardless of what has been selected as this item s setting 121 EJECT SW INH 0000 0001 20 TI For selecting whether enable or disable the operation of the front panel s EJECT button 0 The button s operation is disabled in the recording mode 1 The button s operation is enabled in all modes The underline on the setting item denotes the initial setting 25 Setup menus USER menu lt INTERFACE gt Item Setting N Superimposed N Superimposed Description 9 display e display 201 9P SEL 0000 OFF Th
44. ed when a command is received from RS 232C 0 ACK code is not returned 1 ACK code is returned The underline on the setting item denotes the initial setting 26 USER menu lt EDIT gt Item Setting N Superimposed Superimposed Description o display display 303 STD 0000 AUTO This selects STD or NON STD in accordance with the com NON STD 0001 STD posite input signal 0002 N STD 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 0000 AUTO This selects the video signal processing REF 0001 EXT 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 305 EDIT 0000 N DEF This sets the channel assignments for the controller s analog RPLCE1 0001 1 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 1 2 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 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 wi
45. er use tapes From the viewpoint of protecting the tape minimize repeated cue up at the same location on a consumer use tape The maximum STILL TIMER time is set to 20 seconds when a consumer use tape is used The sampling rate of the audio signals recorded on a consumer use tape is 48 kHz When the AJ YAD455P digital video interface board is used audio signals can be recorded at a rate of 44 1 kHz or 32 kHz on a consumer use tape only when DVCPRO DV signals are input During recording on a consumer use tape scenes can be recorded with continuity between frames by exercising control from the controller or personal computer when the AJ YAD455P digital video interface board is used which has the REC PAUSE command However in this case the video and sound for the one frame before and after the continuity point may be disturbed 14 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 The menus can be output to the SDI OUT 3 connector as well when the AJ YA455P component serial interface board is used Changing the settings 1 2 oy gt 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 s
46. es use setup item No 30 MENU LOCK and setup menu item No A03 MENU LOCK respectively Setting and releasing the lock mode 1 Press the MENU button 2 While holding down the FILE button press the 4 or gt button and select the file for which the lock mode is to be set or released 3 Press the A or button and move the cursor on the menu screen to setup item No 30 MENU LOCK or setup menu item No A03 MENU LOCK for the system or user file 4 Press the 4 or b button and select lock mode setting or release To set the lock Select the 0001 ON setting To release the lock Select the 0000 OFF setting When the lock has been set LOCKED flashes on the menu screen In addition the counter display stops flashing and lights SETUP MENU LOCKED lt USER2 gt 0 000 0005 000 P ROLL TIME 5s 001 CHARA H POS 5 002 5 23 003 DISPLAY SEL T amp STA 004 LOCAL ENA ST amp EJ 005 TAPE TIMER 126 006 SUPER 007 CHARA WHITE 101 SHTL MAX X32 5 Press the SET button The setting is now stored in the memory lt Notes gt The lock mode cannot be set for the USER1 file settings Even if the RESET button is pressed the files which has been set to the lock mode cannot be reset to the factory settings 17 Setup menus The contents of the USER2 USERS
47. generator values Time code generator values can be checked when the REC button is pressed even during playback User bit 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 Place the VTR in the stop mode Press the CTL TC UB REMAIN button until TC is selected 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 ON 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 OFF PRESET Recording starts from the value set with the TC PRESET button TC PRESET value setting with REGEN MODE OFF PRESET 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 with the cursor buttons lt
48. gnals supplied to the VIDEO OUT 3 connector OFF No display is superimposed lt Notes gt When the AJ YA455P is used the superimposed display appears at the VIDEO OUT 3 connecior When the SUPER ON OFF switch is set to ON the EDH of the SDI OUT 3 connector is not superimposed MONITOR SELECT switch This is used to select the audio signals output to the monitor channel 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 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 9 TC PRESET FILE button The time code setting mode is established by pressing this button For details refer to the time code section on page 39 User file can be selected when the cursor buttons 4 are used during the setup menu mode For details see setup menu items on page 16 Cursor buttons 4 gt 4 w These are used when setting time codes and settings at menu setup 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
49. h rack with ease using the optional rack mounting adaptors AJ MA75P Up to 184 minutes of recording Two sizes of cassette tapes can be used with this unit M cassette max 66 minutes and L cassette max 184 minutes The width of the tapes measures 1 4 inch to achieve a compact design Compatibility with consumer products This unit can play back consumer use cassette tapes shot by a digital camera or other consumer component It can also record on consumer use cassette tapes using the DV format A cassette adapter AJ CS455P is used for mini DV cassette tapes 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 43 lt Notes gt 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 Shuttle 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 Features continued
50. hen an external time SEL 0001 VITC code is to be used 0 The LTC of the TIME CODE IN connector is used 1 The video signal VITC is used 506 BINARY 0000 000 This sets the usage status of the user bit of the time code GP 0001 001 generated by the TCG 0002 010 0 NOT SPECIFIED character set not specified 0003 011 1 ISO CHARACTER 8 bits character set based on ISO646 0004 100 1502022 2 UNASSIGNED 1 undefined 0005 101 3 UNASSIGNED 2 undefined 0006 110 4 UNASSIGNED 3 undefined 0007 111 5 PAGE LINE 6 UNASSIGNED 4 undefined 7 UNASSIGNED 5 undefined 507 PHASE 0000 OFF This selects whether to control the phase correction of the CORR 0001 ON LTC generated by the TCG 0 Phase correction control is not performed 1 Phase correction control is performed 508 TCG CF 0000 OFF This selects whether the CF flag of the TCG is to ON FLAG 0001 ON 0 CF flag is OFF 1 CF flag is ON The underline on the setting item denotes the initial setting 31 Setup menus USER menu TIME CODES continued No Item Superimposed display Setting Superimposed display Description 509 DF MODE DE NDF This selects the DE NDF mode for CTL and TCG 0 Drop frame mode 1 Non drop frame mode Note No 509 is valid when the CONTROL is LOCAL or LOCAL ENA of item 004 to ENA 510 RUN MODE This selects the time code generator run mode
51. her with SYSTEM menu item No 021 SYS H OFFSET setting adjustment can be made from 15 to 15 us 30 MENU 0000 OFF This selects whether the system file lock mode is to be LOCK 0001 ON engaged or released 0 The lock is released file data can be changed 1 The lock is engaged file data cannot be changed The underline on the setting item denotes the initial setting Video output signal adjustments The SYSTEM menu item No 03 ENCODER SEL and No 22 SYS SC H settings are used to make the video output signal adjustments The table below shows the control matrix for these adjustments Setting Adjustment item SYSTEM VIDEO LEVEL SYSTEM menu item SYSTEM menuitem 5 CHROMA LEVEL ENCODER SEL 22 SY H ET UP 0 A E SYS SC 01 SYS SC FINE SETU HUE LOCAL OFF Unit Unit SYSTEM menu REMOTE LOCAL Unit ON External encoder remote REMOTE External encoder remote 21 Setup menus USER menu The SERIAL OUT 3 con nector functions only when the AJ YA455P serial interface board optional accessory is used lt BASIC gt No Item Superimposed display Setting Superimposed display Description 000 P ROLL TIME 0000 05 0005 59 0015 159 This sets the preroll time which can be set from 0 to 15 seconds in 1 second increments lt Note gt The unit will not operate if the preroll time is set to 0 seconds
52. is pressed CH CONDITIOI CTL TC UB REMAIN REW STOP FF RESET p 2 gt LEVEL HEADPHONES 15 Setup 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 2 3 Press the MENU button Hold down the FILE button and press the cursor button gt 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 USER FILE Each user file contains the following items BASIC OPERATION INTERFACE EDIT TAPE PROTECT TIME CODE VIDEO AUDIO MENU 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 16 Lock mode be set to protect the settings in the system files and user files USER2 USERS Settings can no longer be changed when this mode is set To set and release the lock mode for the system files and user fil
53. is selects whether the 9 Pin connector functions when the 0001 ON REMOTE LOCAL switch has been set to REMOTE 0 Do not function 1 Function 202 ID SEL 0000 OTHER This selects the ID information which is returned to the 0001 DVCPRO controller 0002 ORIG 0 20 25H 1 DVCPRO s own ID is returned FO 33H 2 The unit s own ID is returned lt Note gt Set ORIG only when the unit is connected with a Panasonic controller such as the AJ A900 optional accessory 204 RS232C SEL 0000 OFF These settings are for selecting whether the RS 232C con 0001 ON nector is to function when the REMOTE LOCAL switch is set to REMOTE 0 Connector does not function 1 Connector functions 205 BAUD RATE 0000 300 These settings are for selecting the RS 232C communication 0001 600 speed baud rate 0002 1200 0003 2400 0004 4800 0005 9600 206 DATA 0000 7 These settings are for selecting the RS 232C data length LENGTH 0001 8 Unit bit 207 STOP BIT 0000 1 These settings are for selecting the RS 232C stop bit length 0001 2 Unit bit 208 PARITY 0000 NON These settings are for selecting the none odd or even for the 0001 ODD RS 232C parity bit 0002 EVEN 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 209 RETURN 0000 OFF These settings are for selecting whether the ACK code is to be ACK 0001 ON return
54. itch This is set to control the unit from an external component using the REMOTE RS 232C or digital video interface IEEE1394 connector REMOTE Set here to control the unit by a component connected to the unit using the 9 pin REMOTE RS 232C or digital video interface IEEE1394 connector LOCAL Sethere to control the unit using the switches and controls on the unit s control panel 10 Connector area ni ee REMdTE ANALOG IN d REMOTE OUT SE cu LY 2 ENCODER REMOTE ra Qe cut D SERIALIN 59 semiar OUT 15 2320 z OPTION 2 A oo ie a Dory GO o n KI AUDIO CH DIGITAL O DVCPRO DV 11 Controls and their functions lt Connector area gt AC IN socket SIGNAL GND terminal This is connected to the signal ground terminal on the component connected to the unit in order to reduce the noise It is not a safety ground Fan motor This motor drives the fan to cool down the unit TIME CODE IN OUT connectors These are the time code input and output connectors DIGITAL AUDIO IN OUT connectors These are the input and output connectors for the digital audio signals complying with the AES EBU standard ANALOG COMPONENT VIDEO IN connectors These are the analog component video signal input connectors ANALOG COMPOSIT
55. le operations 0001 x32 0 16x normal speed 0002 x60 1 32x normal speed 2 60x normal speed lt Note gt When a DV or DVCAM cassette is used the 32x speed will be set even if x60 has been selected as this item s setting 102 FF REW 0000 x32 This sets the maximum speed for FF and REW operations MAX 0001 x60 0 32x normal speed 0002 x100 1 60x normal speed 2 100x normal speed lt Note gt When a DV or DVCAM cassette is used the 32x speed will be set regardless of what has been selected as this item s setting 103 AUDIO 0000 OFF This sets the status until the audio signal is output when MUTE 0001 ON 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 104 REF 0000 OFF This selects whether to warn the operator when the ALARM 0001 ON REF VIDEO signal has not been connected 0 Warning is not given 1 Warning is given by the flashing STOP lamp 106 PLAY 0000 0 This set the play delay time in frame increments DELAY 0015 15 107 CAP LOCK 0000 2F This selects the capstan lock mode 0001 4F 0 2F mode 1 4F mode 109 EJECT EE 0000 _ EE For selecting the video and audio output status when the tape SEL 0001 BLACK is ejected 0002 GR
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57. nctions CTL TC UB REMAIN button Each time this is pressed the counter display is switched by one setting in the following sequence CTL gt UB gt REMAIN appears when the remaining tape is displayed The amount of tape remaining is displayed after and the total tape length is displayed after The display shows r at EJECT and after a tape is inserted until the remaining tape and total tape length are calculated 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 P REW button The tape is rewound when this is pressed The unit goes into shuttle SHTL mode at 9 5x normal tape speed when this button is pressed together with the PLAY button p 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 p FF button The tape is fast forwarded when this is pressed The unit goes into shuttle SHTL mode at
58. ng is possible 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 Q Tape counter type display CTL This indicates the tape timer control signal TC This indicates the time code UB This indicates the user bit No lighting The remaining tape is displayed Q SCH lamp This lights when the SCH phase of the reference video signal is within the prescribed range SERVO lamp This lights when the drum servo and capstan servo have locked D Channel condition lamps One of these lamps lights in accordance with the error rate status Greenblue 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 The playback picture will remain normal even when this lamp lights Red This lights when the video or audio signals are subject to rectification or interpolation D 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 Cassette insertion display lamp This lights when a cassette has been inserted into the unit Counter display This displays the TC and CTL count values on screen information and other messages Controls and their fu
59. ounter display When multiple warning occur the descriptions for each warning can be checked by using the cursor buttons A v 45 Error messages Displaying the HOURS METER information Press the cursor buttons ja The number for the item whe to move the cursor re the cursor is located is shown on the counter display Item No Item Description HOO OPERATION Displays the time that the power has been supplied in one hour units H01 DRUM RUN Displays the time that the drum has been rotating in one hour units H02 TAPE RUN Displays the time that the tape has been running during FF REW PLAY SEARCH JOG VAR SHTL REC and EDIT modes except for STILL in the JOG VAR or SHTL mode in one hour units H03 THREADING Displays the number of times for threading unthreading in single units H11 DRUM RUN r Displays the time that the drum has been rotating in one hour units Can be reset H12 TAPE RUN Displays the time that the tape has been running during FF REW PLAY SEARCH JOG VAR SHTL REC and EDIT modes except for STILL in the JOG VAR or SHTL mode in one hour units Can be reset H13 THREADING r Displays the number of times for threading unthreading in single units Can be reset H30 POWER ON This displays the number of power on times with one power on counting as one time lt Note gt The resettable items in the HOURS METER
60. ration will be automatically transferred to the standby OFF half loading mode as soon as the unit has been left standing in the STILL mode for a total of 30 minutes or 1 minute for DV DVCAM cassette 402 DRUM 0000 OFF This selects the drum operation in the STANDBY OFF mode STDBY 0001 ON 0 The drum stops rotating 1 The drum continues rotating 403 STOP 0000 STEP This selects the operation in the tape protection mode when PROTECT 0001 HALE the unit has been left standing in the STOP mode 0 STEP FWD 1 HALF LOADING lt Note gt When STEP FWD is selected operation will be automatically transferred to the standby OFF half loading mode as soon as the unit has been left standing in the STOP mode for a total of 30 minutes or 1 minute for DV DVCAM cassette 404 DV STILL 0000 0 5s This selects the length of time until tape protection mode is 0001 56 established when a DV DVCAM tape is inserted and the unit 0002 10s is in STOP or STILL mode 0003 20s Unit s second lt Note gt When using the unit in tempuratures below 59 F 15 C set this item to 10 seconds to protect the tape and video heads 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 20 seconds or under 30 USER menu lt T
61. rding the WIDE information is not recorded on the tape regardless of whether the S1 VIDEO input signals contain the WIDE information During playback the WIDE information is not added to the S1 VIDEO 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 613 VIN SETUP 0000 0001 THRU CUT This selects whether the composite signal is to be recorded with setup or without setup 0 When recording signals with no setup 1 When recording signals with 7 5 setup lt Note gt When recording composite signals be sure to double check whether the signals are to be recorded with or without setup 620 Pb Pr OUT LV 0000 0001 For selecting the analog component output level 0 MII level 1 Betacam level The underline on the setting item denotes the initial setting 34 USER menu lt AUDIO gt Item Setting N Superimposed N Superimposed Description 9 display ba display 700 CH1 IN 0000 4dB This selects the audio input CH1 reference level switching LV 0001 OdB 0002 20dB 0003 60dB 701 CH2 IN 0000 4dB This selects the a
62. 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 Any other If any other number appears frequently ask your dealer to number inspect the unit 47 Connector signals VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT AUDIO IN AUDIO OUT IEEE1394 RS 422A REMOTE 9P SERIAL IN DIGITAL BNC x2 Active through Option Y PB PR ANALOG BNC x 3 VIDEO IN BNC x 2 Loop through 750 termination switch provided REF VIDEO IN BNC x 2 Loop through 750 termination switch provided S1 VIDEO IN 4 pin x 1 SERIAL OUT DIGITAL BNC 3 Option Y PB PR ANALOG BNC x3 VIDEO OUT BNC x3 1 VIDEO OUT 4 pin x 1 SERIAL IN DIGITAL x2 Active through Option Pin No Signal AUDIO IN DIGITAL BNC x1 CH1 CH2 AES EBU format 1 GND AUDIO IN ANALOG XLRx2 CH1 CH2 2 HOT TIME CODE IN BNC x 1 3 oor SERIAL OUT DIGITAL BNC x3 Option AUDIO OUT DIGITAL BNC x1 CH1 CH2 AES EBU format AUDIO OUT ANALOG XLRx2 CH1 CH2 TIME CODE OUT BNC x 1 MONITOR OUT PHONO 1 HEADPHONES front 1 4 phone x 1 IN OUT 6 pin x 1 Option REMOTE Pin No Signal Pin No Signal Pin No Signal 1 FRAME GROUND 4 RECEIVE COMMON TRANSMIT B TRANSMIT A 5 RECEIVEA RECEIVE B 6 TRANSMIT COMMON FRAME GROUND
63. th either analog CH1 or CH2 edit preset 306 EDIT 0000 N DEF This sets the channel assignments for the controller s analog RPLCE2 0001 1 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 1 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 CH142 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 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 309 AUD EDIT 0000 CUT This selects the connection method for the digital audio edit IN IN 0001 FADE point 0 Cut processing 1 V Fade processing 310 AUD EDIT 0000 CUT This selects the connection method for the digital
64. to head cleaning function which automatically reduces the amount of dirt on the video heads However in order to maximize the unit s reliability it is recommended that the video heads be cleaned as and when appropriate For further details on how to actually clean the heads consult with one of our service companies or with your dealer 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 It is moved to a very humid place full of steam or a room immediately after it has been heated up It is suddenly moved from a cold location to a hot or humid location 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 lt Note gt Do not use alcohol benzine paint thinners or any other solvents They cause discoloration of the unit s external parts surfaces and mar the paint finish Installing the mechanism dust protector Mechanism dust protector Insert the protrusion under the top front metal plate C
65. tting will not be changed A01 SAVE 0000 USER2 This selects the user file into which the USER1 settings will be 0001 USER3 saved 0002 USERA 0 The settings are saved in USER2 1 The settings are saved in USER3 n cie 2 The settings are saved in USER4 3 The settings are saved in USER5 4 This display appears when all the user files are in the change prohibit status Notes User files whose status have been set to change prohibit cannot be selected When all the user files are in the change prohibit status the LOCKED display appears and the contents cannot be saved A02 PON LOAD 0000 OFF This loads the contents of the selected user file into USER1 0001 USER and it starts operation with the USER1 settings when the 0002 USER3 Power is turned on 0003 USER4 0 Operation is started with the settings of the previously set user file 0004 USERS 1 The contents of USER2 are loaded into USER1 and opera tion is started with the USER1 settings 2 The contents of USERS are loaded into USER1 and opera tion is started with the USER1 settings 3 The contents of USER4 are loaded into USER1 and opera tion is started with the USER1 settings 4 The contents of USERS are loaded into USER1 and opera tion is started with the USER1 settings This selects whether to set or release the user file USER2 USER5 lock mode 0 The lock is released changes can be made 1 The lock is set changes are prohibited
66. udio input CH2 reference level switching LV 0001 OdB 0002 20dB 0003 60dB 703 CH1 OUT 0000 4dB This selects the audio output CH1 reference level switching LV 0001 OdB 0002 20dB 704 CH2 OUT 0000 4dB This selects the audio output CH2 reference level switching LV 0001 OdB 0002 20dB 714 REC CH1 0000 CH1 This selects the input signal to be recorded on the audio CH1 0001 CH2 track 0002 1 2 0 Audio input CH1 signal 1 Audio input CH2 signal 2 Mixed audio input CH1 and CH2 signal 715 REC CH2 0000 1 This selects the input signal to be recorded on the audio CH2 0001 CH2 track 0002 1 2 0 Audio input CH1 signal 1 Audio input CH2 signal 2 Mixed audio input CH1 and CH2 signal 716 REC CUE 0000 1 This selects the input signal recorded in CUE 0001 CH2 0 The signal selected by SETUP MENU No 714 is recorded 0002 1 2 1 The signal selected by SETUP MENU No 715 is recorded 2 The signal selected by SETUP MENU No 714 and No 715 are mixed and recorded 718 DV 0000 ST1 This selects the AUDIO CH1 and CH2 output signals during OUTPUT 0001 ST2 DV or DVCAM format playback 0002 ST1 2 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 CH track signals are output to CH1 and the CH4 track signals to CH2 Only the audio dubbing sound is output 2 The mixed CH1 and CH3 track signals are output to CH1
67. umption 95 W Operating ambient temperature 41 F to 104 F 5 C to 40 C Operating ambient humidity 10 to 90 no condensation Weight Dimensions W x H x D Recording format Recording video signals Recording audio signals Recording tracks Tape speed Recording time Tape FF REW time Editing accuracy Tape timer accuracy Servo lock time VIDEO Digital video Sampling frequencies Quantizing Video compression system Video compression ratio Error correction Video recording playback bit rate Samples x number of effective lines 31 46 Ibs 14 3 kg 16 3 4 x 6 15 16 x16 3 8 inches 424 x 175 2 x 415 mm DVCPRO format DV format 525 48 kHz 16 bits 2 channels DVCPRO Digital video audio helical track Time code Recorded in sub code area Digital audio 2 channels Cue Track 1 track Control CTL 1 track 33 820 mm sec 126 minutes with AJ P126LP 66 minutes with AJ P66MP 1 4 inch thin magnetic layer metal tape Less than 3 min with AJ P126LP Less than 2 min with AJ P66MP 0 frame using time code 1 frame using continuous CTL signal Less than 0 5 sec color framing standby ON Y 13 5 2 Pr 3 375 MHz 8 bits DV based compression SMPTE314M 1 5 DVCPRO Reed Solomon product code 25 Mbps DVCPRO 720 x 480 frame DVCPRO Digital IN Analog component OUT Video bandwidth SIN ratio K factor Y 30 Hz to 5 5 MHz 1 0
68. utput is selected the frame slow mode will be established during slow motion as well 611 EDH 0000 0001 OFF ON This selects whether to superimpose EDH onto the serial output signals 0 EDH is not superimposed 1 EDH is superimposed Notes This display will not appear unless the AJ YA455P serial interface board optional accessory has been installed Even when 1 ON has been selected EDH is not super imposed at the SERIAL OUT 3 connector if the SUPER ON OFF switch is at the ON position The underline on the setting item denotes the initial setting 33 Setup menus USER menu VIDEO continued No Item Superimposed display No Setting Superimposed display Description 612 WIDE SELECT 0000 0001 0002 AUTO WIDE NORMAL This selects the operation to be conducted in response to the WIDE information 0 During recording if the S1 VIDEO 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 S1 VIDEO output signals 1 During recording the WIDE information is recorded on the tape regardless of whether the S1 VIDEO input signals contain the WIDE information During playback the WIDE information is added to the S1 VIDEO output signals regardless of whether the WIDE information is on the tape Forced WIDE ON 2 During reco
69. when the unit is set to automatic editing PREVIEW AUTO EDIT COMMAND from an external controller 001 CHARA H POS 0000 0 0004 4 0016 16 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 SERIAL OUT 3 connector lt Note gt When setting this item the DISPLAY SEL status is output to VIDEO OUT 3 SERIAL OUT 3 even if SUPER OFF has been set However when the menu is exited operation complies with the SUPER OFF ON setting Also CHARATYPE is output to VIDEO OUT 3 SERIAL OUT 3 according to the status set in the menu 002 CHARA V POS 0000 0 0018 18 0022 22 This sets the position of the characters the vertical for the time code and other super displays output to the VIDEO OUT 3 SERIAL OUT 3 connector lt Notes gt 1 When setting this item the DISPLAY SEL status is output to VIDEO OUT 3 SERIAL OUT 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 OUT 3 SERIAL OUT 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 SEL 0000 TIME 0001 T amp STA 0002 T amp S amp M 0003 T amp RT 0004

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