Home

Panasonic AJ-D250P DVR User Manual

1. Parameter setting no completion command When search is commenced ACK code is returned and then STX ETX is returned When search is completed No return When search is aborted STX ER ETX is returned e Parameter setting no completion command no error When search is commenced ACK code is returned and then STX ETX is returned When search is completed No return When search is aborted No return lt Note gt This command is ignored while a search control command is being processed 64 RS 232C E Search control commands Sends data of computer Return data from VTR Description of command STX SCP data ETX STX SCP ETX Searches the counter value which was designated by the Parameters parameter data ghmmssff Playback is commenced upon completion of the search When CTL data is to be used If the designated position is an illegal position the target as the reference position does not exist error code ER122 will be returned g Blank With a positive value from the VTR which is then set to the STOP mode sign With a negative value When the OSP STOP command or OEJ tape EJECT h 0 9 Hours command is issued during operation error code ER123 is mm 00 59 Minutes returned from the VTR ss 00 59 Seconds If the VTR s operation mode has been changed by ff 00 29 Frames operating the controls on its
2. STX QHC ETX STX QHE ETX STX HCMdata ETX data C1C2C3C4 Ci Cassette in Cassette out Recording enabled Recording disabled No tape S size cassette size cassette L size cassette No tape DV format DVCPRO format DVCAM format No tape Q N ll 9 ll Q B ll ZOVUZLZHZOUMO STX HTEm ETX S STOP R REWIND E EJECT M REWIND and EJECT Queries the cassette tape information Queries the VTR s operation mode when the tape end position has been reached during any operation except recording STX GHI ETX STX HTIm ETX S STOP W REWIND P PLAY M PLAY PAUSE Queries the VTR s operation mode when the tape has been inserted m S STOP R REWIND E EJECT M REWIND and EJECT STX QHR ETX STX HTRdata ETX Queries the amount of remaining tape data hhmmss If this is not determined or the tape has been ejected hh 00 23 Hours data FFFFFF is returned mm 00 59 Minutes ss Fixed at 00 Seconds STX QHT ETX STX HREm ETX Queries the VTR s operation mode when the tape end position is reached during recording STX QIC ETX STX 1 ETX Queries the product classification code This unit returns tape equipment 1 STX QID ETX STX data ETX data AJ D250 AJ D230 Queries the equipment s ID code The ID code corresponding to the setting of Setup Menu No 205 232C ID S
3. 1 kHz emphasis OFF A weighted Distortion Less than 0 196 1 kHz emphasis OFF reference level Crosstalk Less than 80 dB 1 kHz between 2 channels minput connectors Line input CH1 CH2 PHONO x2 8 dBV 47 m Output connectors Line output CH1 CH2 PHONO x4 8 dBV 1 kQ Headphones output M3 stereo variable level max 32 dBV or more 8 Q OTHER INPUT OUTPUT CONNECTORS RS 232C D sub 25 pins RS 232C interface Wired remote control M2 jack simple remote control DISPLAY TUBE Counter 8 digits CTL TC UB display switching remaining tape Audio level meter 18 steps Other REC REC INH REMOTE WIDE consumer use cassette insertion display REPEAT SERVO channel condition cassette insertion display Weight and dimensions shown are approximate Specifications are subject to change without notice 78 Panasonic PANASONIC BROADCAST amp DIGITAL SYSTEMS COMPANY DIVISION OF MATSUSHITA ELECTRIC CORPORATION OF AMERICA Executive Office 3330 Cahuenga Blvd W Los Angeles CA 90068 323 436 3500 EASTERN ZONE One Panasonic Way 4E 7 Secaucus NJ 07094 201 348 7621 Mid Atlantic New England One Panasonic Way 4E 7 Secaucus NJ 07094 201 348 7621 Southeast Region 1225 Northbrook Parkway Ste 1 160 Suwanee GA 30024 770 338 6835 Central Region 1707 N Randall Road E1 C 1 Elgin IL 60123 847 468 5200 WESTERN ZONE 3330 Cahuenga Blvd W Los Angeles CA 90068 323 436
4. Playback 1 Insert the cassette tape 2 Press the PLAY button Normal playback is now commenced 3 Press the STOP button to end the playback The unit is now set to the STOP mode lt Note gt Check that the SERVO lamp has lighted during playback The playback image will be disturbed if the lamp is off or flashing Cue review Hold down the FF or REW button during playback While this button is pressed the tape will be cued or reviewed at about 10 times the normal tape speed Normal playback is restored when the button is released When ON has been selected as the SEARCH CUE setup menu item setting the CUE track sound will be output during cue or review See page 34 Still picture playback Press the PAUSE STILL button during playback Normal playback is restored when the PAUSE STILL button is pressed again No sound will be heard during still picture playback 14 Operation Frame by frame advance When the FF or REW button is pressed during still picture playback the tape will be advanced forward or backward one frame at a time No sound will be heard during frame by frame advance Audio switching The AUDIO OUT SELECT button is used to switch to the desired sound By pressing this button the audio output is switched to the modes in the sequence shown below AUDIO OUT connectors CH1 output CH2 output Display tube CH1 CH2 CH1 CH1 CH2
5. Panasonic d M s P AL Digital Video Cassette Recorder As N2HWP Operating Instructions Printed in Japan VQT8188 2 IMPORTANT Unauthorized recording of copyrighted television 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 TO 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 service instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance 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 WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOIST
6. STX QHR ETX STX HTRdata ETX Queries the remaining tape amount STX QHT ETX STX HREm ETX Sets the VTR s operation mode at the tape end when recording STX QIC ETX STX 1 ETX Queries the product area classification code STX QID ETX STX data ETX Queries the equipment s ID code STX QIE ETX STX IEVdata ETX Queries the E E output and V V output 44 RS 232C e Query control commands Sends data of computer Return data from VTR Description of command STX QLH m ETX STX LHRdata ETX Queries the hours meter STX QOT ETX STX QOP ETX STX OTEm ETX STX data ETX Queries the E E output and V V output Queries the VTR s operation mode STX QOD d1d2 ETX STX OASdata ETX Queries the operation modes STX QOS ETX STX OPSdata ETX Queries the operation modes STX QRA ETX STX RAm ETX Queries the ACK Acknowledge code response setting STX QRS ETX STX RSEm ETX Queries the search end mode STX QRV m ETX STX VERdata ETX Queries the software program version STX QSM ETX STX SMMm ETX Queries the memory mode STX QSY ETX STX SMILPdata ETX Queries the memory in data STX QSP m ETX STX SMPdata ETX Queries the repeat position STX QTT ETX STX TSTdata ETX Queries the standby off
7. U7UsU5U4U7U3U2U1U0 STX QCB ETX STX CUSdata ETX Queries the user s bit data of the TCG data U7U6U5U4U7U3U2U1U0 STX QCC ETX STX CCPdata ETX Queries the current counter data second increments data ghmmss The following data is returned from the VTR depending on en the case of CTL data the mode which appears on the counter display g Blank With a positive value CTL mode sign With a negative value CTL data h 0 9 Hours TC mode UB mode REMAIN mode mm 00 59 Minutes TC data ss 00 59 Seconds the case of TC data gh 00 23 Hours mm 00 59 Minutes ss 00 59 Seconds STX QCD ETX STX CDdata ETX Queries the current counter data The following data is returned from the VTR depending on the mode which appears on the counter display CTL mode CTL data TC mode UB mode REMAIN mode TC data 55 RS 232C E Query control commands Sends data of computer Return data from VTR Description of command Drop frame mode F Non drop frame mode STX QCE ETX STX CTEdata ETX Queries the time data which was preset in the TCG data hhmmssff hh 00 23 Hours mm 00 59 Minutes ss 00 59 Seconds 00 29 Frames STX QCF ETX STX CDm ETX Queries the drop frame mode STX QCM ETX STX CHMm ETX 1 12 hour mode 2 24 hour mode Queries whether the CTL display is in the 12 hour mode or 24 hour mode dat
8. 36 CUMING e omn oeste NABI a aha UE 36 Arp rmm 36 First Edit Function 37 A282 iid dead i aci 38 1 Hardware specifications 38 1 Interface specifications 38 2 Communication parameters 38 2 Software specifications 39 1 External interface specifications 39 2 Sending format computer VTR 39 3 Receiving format VTR computer 40 4 Command 41 5 Checkpoints for RS 232C communication 73 Error Messages 74 Emergency Eject 75 Video Head Cleaning 76 Condensation 76 Maintenance 76 Specifications 77 Introduction The AJ D250 is a digital VTR which uses 1 4 wide tapes The incorporation of digital compression technology ensures that the deterioration in picture and sound quality suffered during dubbing will be much less than with conventional analog systems The model has a compact and lightweight design enabling it to be readily carried about or easily installed in a rack The interactive system which is featured for the unit s settings enables these settings to be performed while viewing the menus on the TV monitor screen The model AJ D250 comes with an RS 232C connector which makes it possible to control the editing operations and exercis
9. Cassette insertion slot News gathering cassettes general purpose cassettes and consumer use cassettes accompanied by the adapter are inserted into this slot Consumer use cassettes can be used for playback only EJECT button When this button is pressed the tape is unloaded and a few seconds later it is automatically ejected If the counter display is set to the CTL display the display will be reset Q REC REC INH lamp REC The lamp lights during recording REC INH The lamp lights when the accidental cassette erasure prevention status is established It also lights when ON is selected as the REC INHIBIT setting on the setup menu Recording cannot be conducted while this lamp is lighted Q REMOTE lamp This lamp lights when the LOCAL MENU REMOTE switch has been set to REMOTE Q WIDE lamp This lamp lights in the 16 9 wide screen mode Consumer use cassette insertion lamp This lamp lights when a cassette recorded using a consumer use DV device has been inserted Q REPEAT lamp This lamp lights during repeat playback Q SERVO lamp This lamp lights when the drum servo and capstan servo are locked Channel status lamps One of these lamps lights depending on the error rate status Green Blue Red Green This lamp lights when the error rate for both the video and audio playback signals is at an acceptable level This lamp lights when the error rate for either the video or audio playback signals
10. ETX STX CUPdata ETX Queries the user s bit data which was preset in the TCG STX QCB ETX STX CUSdata ETX Queries the user s bit data of the TCG STX QCC ETX STX CCPdata ETX Queries the counter data same as QCD STX QCD ETX STX CDdata ETX Queries the counter data same as QCC STX QCE ETX STX CTEdata ETX Queries the TCG preset data STX QCF ETX STX CDm ETX Queries the drop frame mode STX QCM ETX STX CHMm ETX Queries the 12 24 hour mode for the CTL display STX QCP ETX STX CVPdata ETX Queries the line where the VITC signal is to be inserted STX QCR ETX STX CRNm ETX Queries the signal to be regenerated when the TCG is in the regeneration mode STX QCS ETX STX CTSdata ETX Queries the TCG data STX QCT ETX STX CTdata ETX Queries the TCG mode STX QCU ETX STX CURdata ETX Queries the user s bit data of the TCR STX QCW ETX STX CTMm ETX Queries the TCG mode STX QCZ ETX STX CTZm ETX Queries the TCR read status STX QDF ETX STX DFCm ETX Queries the display mode of the counter display STX QEB ETX STX EABm ETX Queries the auto back recording STX QHC ETX STX HCMdata ETX Queries the cassette tape information STX QHE ETX STX HTEm ETX c mode at the tape end at all times STX QHI ETX STX HTIm ETX Queries the tape insertion mode
11. OEJ O O O O O x x x x O OPL O x x O ORW O x O O O OFF O x O O O O O O O O REC REC OPA O x O PLAY pause pause REC O ORC O x O O O O O O O O ORP O x O O O O x EIN x x x x x O x x x x x EAD x x x x x O x x x x x EFE O x O O O O x x x O OAF x x x x O x x x x x OAR x x x x x O x x x x x OPR O x O O O O x x x x O OSL O x O O O O x x x x O OSF O x O O O O x x x x O OSR O x O O O O x x x x O Search O O x O O O O x x x x O lt Notes gt O Operation changes to the return command mode X Error code ER001 is returned and execution is disabled The operation mode is maintained OPA command Search commands OPT SCP SCS SMS SPT SRS SUB 71 The current operation mode may be replaced by another operation mode when the OPA command is issued RS 232C E Mode transition table VTR STATUS command smu AUDIO AY AWINSERT FIRST lon Command PAUSE PAUSE Cue Up etc OSP O O O O O O O OEJ O x x x x x x O OPL O x x x x x x x ORW O x x x x x x x OFF O x x x x x x x cen ro ste ume e em e nee ORC O x x x x x x x ORP O x x x x x x x EIN s Fae M EAD O Sie ox x x EFE O x x x x x x x OAF x x x x x x x OAR x x x x x x x x OPR O x x x x x x x OSL O
12. REMAIN EEEN 4 Remaining tape amount TV monitor I ware cre ore ry Counter value STOP VTR operation mode REMAIN Remaining tape amount 22 lt Notes gt One of the following errors may be displayed on the third line remaining tape amount line in the T amp S amp R mode See page 74 NO RF This appears when a blank part has been detected on the tape E 09 appears on the front panel s counter display LOW RF This appears when there is no head output E 01 appears on the front panel s counter display FAN STOP This appears when the cooling fan has shut down E 70 and the counter value appear alternately on the front panel s counter display SERVO NOT LOCKED This appears when the servo is not locked E 00 appears on the front panel s counter display area Setup Initial Settings The unit s main settings can be performed and checked using the on screen menus which appear on the video monitor connected to the unit It is also possible to perform and check the settings using the item numbers and setting numbers which appear on the front panel s display One user setting memory set is provided with the unit to enable the desired settings to be stored in the memory ahead of time for use How to perform the settings using the on screen menus I Set the LOCAL MENU REMOTE switch to the MENU position The unit is now set to the
13. STX QOP ETX STX QOD d1d2 ETX Parameters d1 0 F Designates the status data number d2 0 F Designates the number of status data bytes Return data from VTR STX data ETX data OSP STOP OEJ EJECT OFF FAST FORWARD ORW REWIND OSF SHUTTLE FORWARD OSR SHUTTLE REVERSE OSS STILL OPL PLAY OPP PLAY PAUSE ORC REC ORP REC PAUSE OBF STANDBY OFF SCS COUNTER SEARCH STILL SCP COUNTER SEARCH PLAY SRS COUNTER SEARCH STILL SUB UB SEARCH SPT PLAY to OPT PLAY to SMS MEMORY SEARCH EAD AUDIO INSERT EAP AUDIO INSERT PAUSE EIN VIDEO INSERT EIP VIDEO INSERT PAUSE AUDIO amp VIDEO INSERT EVP AUDIO amp VIDEO INSERT PAUSE FIRST EDIT STX OASdata ETX EFE data ADoAD1AD2AD3AD4AD5AD6AD7AD 8 ADsADAADBADCADDADEADF lt Note gt Refer to the bitmap table A for details of AD Description of command Queries the VTR s operation mode The current VTR mode is detected and the status command is returned Queries the operation modes The current VTR mode is detected and the bitmap information is returned The bitmap information is converted into ASCII code and returned by the VTR lt Note gt When a setting exceeding ADDRESSF has been set by the parameter no guarantees are given for the data following ADDRESSF 59 RS 232C e Bitmap table A ADDRESS BIT BITE BITS BIT3 BIT
14. TC PRESET setup menu item and press the DATA button PAUSE STILL button or DATA button PLAY button See page 32 3 Select the digit to be changed blinking display using the UP button FF button or DOWN button STOP button 4 The value is incremented or decremented using the DATA button PAUSE STILL button or DATA button PLAY button 5 Press the SET button REC button upon completion of the settings 6 Set the LOCAL MENU REMOTE switch to the LOCAL or REMOTE position lt Notes gt The current time code value appears as the default value e When the RESET button is pressed while the digit to be changed is blinking the display is reset to 00 00 00 00 The time code cannot be set unless P REC or P FREE has been selected as the TC MODE setup menu item setting See page 32 e f the MODE button REW button is pressed instead of the SET button while the digit to be changed is blinking the time code setting will be canceled Setting the user s bit I Set the unit to the menu mode by setting the LOCAL MENU REMOTE switch to the MENU position 2 Select the UB PRESET setup menu item and press the DATA button PAUSE STILL button or DATA button PLAY button See page 32 Now follow the same procedure as for setting the time code 19 Time Codes and User s Bit Playing back the time code user s bit I Set the unit to the STOP mode 2 Set to TC or UB using the COUNTER button TC The ti
15. When this button is pressed in the CTL mode the counter display is reset to 00 00 00 00 Parts and Their Functions Connector panel Parts and Their Functions Connector panel AC IN socket Plug one end of the unit s power cord into this power socket SIGNAL GND terminal In order to reduce noise connect this terminal to the signal grounding terminal on one of the devices to which the unit is connected This is not a safety ground Fan motor This motor is used to cool the unit Grip This grip is fitted on the side panel When operating the unit however place the unit flat on its bottom surface S VIDEO IN connector The S VIDEO video signals are supplied to this connector Q VIDEO IN connector The analog video signals are supplied to this connector REF VIDEO IN connector This is connected to the reference video signal when the unit is to be synchronized with the reference sync signals of an external unit during playback Q AUDIO IN connectors The analog audio signals are supplied to this connector S VIDEO OUT connector The S VIDEO video signals are output from this connector VIDEO OUT connector The analog video signals are output from this connector MONITOR OUT connector The video monitor signals are output from this connector Superimposed video signals can be output AUDIO 1 OUT connectors The analog audio signals are output from
16. has deteriorated A normal playback picture appears even when the lamp is lighted Red This lamp lights when either the video or audio playback signals have become subject to correction or interpolation Blue Level meter This indicates the levels of the audio signals During recording or E E selection it indicates the audio input signal levels during playback it indicates the audio output signal levels Cassette insertion lamp This lamp lights when a cassette has been inserted into the unit Counter display The time codes CTL count values and on screen information and other messages appear on this display LOCAL MENU REMOTE switch This switch is set when the menu settings are to be performed or when the unit is to be controlled from an external source LOCAL Set here when the unit is to be controlled using the controls provided on the unit s operation panel MENU Set here when the on screen menu items are to be set REMOTE Set here when the unit is to be controlled using the RS 232C interface or other external control device INPUT SELECT switch This is used to select the input signals LINE Set here to record the signals which are supplied to the video signal input connector S VIDEO Set here to record the signals which are supplied to the S VIDEO input connector OPTION Set here to supply video and audio signals from the optional board and record them D BEGIN button This button s
17. 0000 OFF 0 Normal playback level 0001 ON 1 The output level is controlled only during DV format playback 705 CUE INSERT For selecting whether to record the CH1 CH2 mixed signal for audio input in CUE AUDIO when editing the audio insert 0000 OFF 0 The mixed signal is not recorded as the CUE AUDIO signal 0001 ON 1 The mixed signal is recorded as the CUE AUDIO signal The underlining denotes the factory mode setting 34 Editing Editing with the RS 232C remote control Using the RS 232C remote control AJ A250 which is available as an optional accessory two units a player VTR and a recorder VTR can be controlled directly from the controller to enable speedier and more efficient assemble editing insert editing and other editing jobs Preparation e As shown in the figure below connect the player VTR and recorder VTR to the RS 232C remote control Player VTR AJ D250 To RS 232C connector To RS 232C connector RS 232C remote control AJ A250 Recorder VTR AJ D250 Set the INPUT SELECT switch to the position which corresponds to the connection with the player VTR S VIDEO When connected to the S VIDEO IN and AUDIO IN connectors LINE When connected to the VIDEO IN and AUDIO IN connectors Set the LOCAL MENU REMOTE switch to the REMOTE position lt Note gt The disturbances in the pictures during preview can be alleviated by inputting a black burst signal or other ref
18. 80 no condensation Weight 14 3 Ib 6 5 kg Dimensions W xH xD 8 7 16 x5 4 x15 7 16 214x132x391 mm Recording format DVCPRO format Recording tracks Digital video audio Time code recorded in sub code area Digital audio 2 channels Cue signal 1 track Control CTL 1 track Tape speed 33 820 mm sec Recording time 184 minutes when an AJ 5P92LP is used 66 minutes when an AJ P66MP is used 120 V AC 50 60 Hz x For AJ 5P92LP cassette tapes use a VTR supporting DVCPRO 25 Mbps 184 minute tapes Tape used 1 4 thin magnetic layer metal tapes FF REW time Less than 5 min using an AJ 5P92LP tape SI VIDEO m Digital video Sampling frequency Y 13 5 MHz Pp Pp 3 375 MHz Quantizing 8 bits Error correction Reed Solomon product code Em Analog composite IN OUT Video band Y 30 Hz to 4 5 MHz 0 1 dB Y C delay Less than 20 ns K factor Less than 2 illinput connectors Line input BNC x1 1 0 Vp p 75 Q REF VIDEO input BNOCx1 1 0 Vp p 75 Q S VIDEO 4Px1 Y 1 0 Vp p 75 Q C 0 286 Vp p 75 Q burst level llOutput connectors Line output BNCx1 1 0 Vp p 75 Q Monitor output x1 1 0 Vp p 75 Q S VIDEO 4Px1 1 0 Vp p 75 C 0 286 Vp p 75 Q burst level Specifications AUDIO m Digital audio Sampling frequency 48 kHz Quantizing 16 bits Frequency response 20 Hz to 20 kHz 0 1 0 dB 2 0 dB Dynamic range More than 85 dB
19. CTL mode T TC mode U UB mode R REMAIN mode STX DFC ETX Sets the display mode of the counter display and the reference data for searching CTL data reference CTL mode TC data reference TC mode UB mode REMAIN mode lt Note gt This command is ignored while a search control command is being processed 49 RS 232C E Edit control commands Sends data of computer Return data from VTR Description of command STX EAB m ETX STX EAB ETX Sets whether auto back recording is to be performed to Parameters ensure frame to frame continuity AUTO BACK ON lt Note gt F AUTO BACK OFF This command is ignored while a search control command is being processed and during auto back STX EAD m ETX STX EAD ETX Sets the VTR to the AUDIO INSERT PAUSE mode Parameters When the VTR is in the VIDEO INSERT PAUSE mode the m 0 8 CH2 command sets it to the AUDIO VIDEO INSERT PAUSE 1 CH1 mode When it is in the REC INHIBIT mode error code 2 CH2 ERO01 is returned from the VTR and the VTR is set to the No parameter CH1 amp CH2 STOP mode lt Note gt This command can be accepted when the VTR is in the PLAY PAUSE mode or STILL mode STX EIN ETX STX EIN ETX Sets the VTR to the VIDEO INSERT PAUSE mode When the VTR is in the AUDIO INSERT PAUSE mode the command sets it to the AUDIO VIDEO INSERT PAUSE mode When it is in the REC INHIBIT mode error code ERO01 is returned from
20. ST E R 1 oO ETX 02H 45H 52H 31H 30H XX 03H e Contents of O 2 32H Front loading error 3 33H Loading error 4 84H Drum capstan system error 5 35H Reel system error 6 36H Tension system error 7 37H Fan motor error 8 38H Dew error 2 1 ST E R 1 2 n ETX 02H 45H 52H 31H 32H 03H Contents of O 0 30H Search error start end 1 81H Search error search aborted by front panel operation 2 32H Search error no target position 3 83H Search error search aborted by command STX E R 1 F F ETX 02H 45H 52H 31H 46H 46H 08H System servo communication error lt Note gt Check the operation carefully before use when controlling the VTR from a personal computer etc It is recommended to monitor VTR status information while controlling the VTR in this way RS 232C 4 Command list E List of commands The table below lists the send commands and operations for each mode as seen from the computer end STX HEX code 02H ETX HEX code 03H HEX code The discrimination part and data part represent the ASCII codes which support the corresponding symbols e Audio control commands Sends data of computer Return data from VTR Description of command STX AOC m ETX e Counter control commands STX AOC ETX Sets the audio signal output channel Sends data of computer Return data from VTR Descript
21. Sends data of computer Return data from VTR Description of command STX OAF ETX STX OAF ETX Advances frames in the forward direction STX OAR ETX STX OAR ETX Advances frames in the reverse direction STX OBF ETX STX OBF ETX STANDBY OFF STX OBN ETX STX OBN ETX STANDBY ON STX OEJ ETX STX OEJ ETX EJECT STX OFF ETX STX OFF ETX FAST FORWARD STX OPA ETX STX OPA ETX PAUSE STX OPL ETX STX OPL ETX PLAY STX OPR ETX STX OPR ETX REVERSE PLAY STX OPT data ETX STX OPT ETX SE the tape back to the designated position same as STX ORC ETX STX ORC ETX RECORD STX ORP ETX STX ORP ETX RECORD PAUSE STX ORW ETX STX ORW ETX REWIND STX OSD ETX STX OSD ETX SHUTTLE SPEED DOWN STX OSF n ETX STX OSF ETX SHUTTLE FORWARD STX OSL ETX STX OSL ETX Starts slow playback STX OSP ETX STX OSP ETX STOP STX OSR n ETX STX OSR ETX SHUTTLE REVERSE STX OSU ETX STX OSU ETX SHUTTLE SPEED UP STX OTE m ETX STX OTE ETX Selects E E output and V V output 43 RS 232C Query control commands Sends data of computer Return data from VTR Description of command STX QAL ETX STX ALVO ETX Queries the address level STX QAO ETX STX AOm ETX Queries the audio output channels STX QCA
22. Set this item to the B W mode when monochrome signals are to be recorded or played back Set the item to the COLOR mode with regular color signals e If color signals are recorded in the B W mode the pictures will be abnormally colored when the signals are played back 601 V MUTE SEL For selecting the processing to be performed in the event that LOW RF has occurred or the servo lock has been disengaged during playback 0000 N MUTE 0 The video signals are not muted 0001 LOW RF 1 The video signals are muted 602 CC F1 BLANK For selecting ON or OFF for the closed capture signals in the first field 0000 BLANK 0 Forcible blanking 0001 THRU 1 No blanking 603 CC F2 BLANK For selecting ON or OFF for the closed capture signals in the second field 0000 0 Forcible blanking 0001 THRU 1 No blanking 604 FREEZE SEL For selecting the freeze mode of the still pictures in the PLAY PAUSE or frame advance mode 0000 FIELD 0 Field freeze 0001 FRAME 1 Frame freeze 605 IN FRM DET For selecting the process for detecting the input signal frames 0000 FORCED 0 The frames are detected at all times 0001 AUTO 1 Frame detection is inhibited only with non standard signals 606 STD NSTD SEL For selecting the video signal processing 0000 AUTO 0 The mode corresponding to the input is automatically established 0001 NSTD 1 The non standard mode is forcibly established 607 VIN SETUP For selecting the setup level when input composite signals
23. VTR and set in the mode which was last designated Parameter ff is processed as 00 inside the VTR lt Note gt This command is ignored while a search control command is being processed 67 RS 232C E Search control commands Sends data of computer STX SMS ETX Return data from VTR STX SMS ETX Description of command Searches the counter value at the time when the command stored in the memory was received The STILL mode is established upon completion of the search If the designated position is an illegal position the target position does not exist error code ER122 will be returned from the VTR which is then set to the STOP mode When the OSP STOP command or OEJ tape EJECT command is issued during operation error code ER123 is returned from the VTR If the VTR s operation mode has been changed by operating the controls on its front panel error code ER121 will be returned from the VTR If the tape end position is reached during operation error code ER120 will be returned from the VTR When data differing from the data used as the reference has been sent or when the counter value has not been stored in the memory error code ER001 will be returned from the VTR lt Note gt This command is ignored while a search control command is being processed and in any of the following modes EJECT REC REC PAUSE INSERT INSERT PAUSE STX SPT data ETX Parameters data g
24. are to be converted into component signals and recorded 0000 THRUJO The input signals are recorded as they are 0001 CUT 1 The signals are recorded after removing the 7 5 setup 608 VOUT SETUP For selecting the setup level when playback component signals are to be converted into composite signals and output 0000 THRU 0 The playback signals are recorded as they are 0001 ADD 1 The signals are recorded after adding the 7 5 setup The underlining denotes the factory mode setting 33 Setup Menus AUDIO menu Item Setting Superimposed Superimposed Description of setting No display display 700 AUDIO EDIT IN For selecting the joining method at the IN point during digital audio editing 0000 CUT 0 Cutting 0001 FADE 1 Fading 701 AUDIO EDIT OUT For selecting the joining method at the OUT point during digital audio editing 0000 CUT 0 Cutting 0001 FADE 1 Fading 702 PBFADE For selecting the processing to be performed for the audio edit points IN point OUT point frame continuity point during playback 0000 AUTO 0 The same status as for recording is established 0001 CUT 1 Forcible cutting 0002 FADE 2 Forcible fading 703 SEARCH CUE For selecting whether to output the CUE AUDIO signal during searches and FF or REW VV 0000 OFF 0 The signal is not output 0001 ON 1 The signal is output 704 DV PB ATT For selecting the audio output level during DV format playback
25. characters 8 bit character set complying with ISO646 ISO2022 0002 0102 Unassigned 1 undefined 0003 011 3 Unassigned 2 undefined 0004 100 4 Unassigned 3 undefined 0005 101 5 Page line page line multiplex system complying with SMPTE262M 0006 110 6 Unassigned 4 undefined 0007 111 7 Unassigned 5 undefined 505 DF MODE For setting drop frame or non drop frame for the CTL and TCG 0000 DF 0 The drop frame mode is established for operation 0001 NDF 1 The non drop frame mode is established for operation 506 TC MODE For setting the TCG mode 0000 P REC 1 PRESET of the internal TC is used in the REC RUN mode 0001 P FREE 0 PRESET of the internal TC is used in the FREE RUN mode 0002 I REG 2 The internal TC is used in the regeneration mode 0003 E VITC 3 The input video signal VITC is used in the regeneration mode 507 TC PRESET For setting the TCG value 508 UB PRESET For setting the user s bit value 509 TCG CF FLAG For setting the CF flag of the TCG to ON or OFF 0000 OFF 0 The CF flag is set to OFF 0001 ON The CF flag is set to ON The underlining denotes the factory mode setting 32 Setup Menus VIDEO menu Item Setting Superimposed Superimposed Description of setting No No s display display 600 VIDEO MODE For setting the recording and playback of the video signals 0000 B W 0 When monochrome signals are used 0001 COLOR 1 When color signals are used e
26. command as the reference is being processed and in any of the following modes gh 00 23 Hours mm 00 59 Minutes 55 00 59 Seconds ff 00 29 Frames EJECT REC REC PAUSE INSERT INSERT PAUSE lt Note gt Make the menu item changes listed below when performing insert editing or assemble editing If these changes are not made the editing operations may not be conducted properly Menu item Setting Setting command AUTO BACK ON EAB N TC MODE I REG CTM 2 TCG REGEN TC amp UB CRN 0 MEMORY MODE OFF SMM F STILL TIMER 2 min TST 0200 50 RS 232C E Media operation control commands Sends data of computer STX HRE m ETX Parameters S STOP R REWIND E EJECT M REWIND and EJECT Return data from VTR STX HRE ETX Description of command Sets the VTR s operation mode when the tape end position is reached during recording lt Note gt This command is ignored while a search control command is being processed STX HTE m ETX Parameters S STOP R REWIND E EJECT M REWIND and EJECT STX HTE ETX Sets the VTR s operation mode when the tape end position is reached during playback lt Note gt This command is ignored while a search control command is being processed STX HTI m ETX Parameters S STOP W REWIND P PLAY M PLAY PAUSE STX HTI ETX Sets the VTR s operat
27. error code ER123 is returned from the VTR If the VTR s operation mode has been changed by operating the controls on its front panel error code ER121 will be returned from the VTR If the tape end position is reached during operation error code ER120 will be returned from the VTR lt Note gt This command is ignored while a search control command is being processed and in any of the following modes EJECT REC REC PAUSE INSERT INSERT PAUSE STX ORC ETX STX ORC ETX Sets the VTR to the recording mode When the VTR is in the REC INHIBIT mode error code ER001 will be returned from the VTR which is then set to the STOP mode STX ORP ETX STX ORP ETX Sets the VTR to the REC PAUSE mode When the VTR is in the REC INHIBIT mode error code ER001 will be returned from the VTR which is then set to the STOP mode STX ORW ETX lt Note gt STX ORW ETX Rewinds the tape Refer to the RS 232 mode transition table on pages 71 72 for the conditions under which the operation control commands are accepted RS 232C E Operation control commands Sends data of computer Return data from VTR Description of command STX OSD ETX STX OSD ETX Controls the tape playback speed Set the VTR to the STILL PAUSE mode using the OSL command and send the OSD command Each time the OSD command is sent the playback speed shifts by one setting in the direction o
28. menu setting mode and the menu screen appears on the video monitor SET UP MENU MAIN NO 00 x 00 000 100 200 400 500 600 700 END SYSTEM BASIC OPERATION INTERFACE TAPE PROTECT TIME CODE VIDEO AUDIO In the menu setting mode the REW STOP FF PLAY PAUSE STILL and REC buttons serve as the MODE MENU DOWN MENU UP DATA DATA and SET buttons Press the MENU UP button or MENU DOWN button to move the cursor x to the menu where the changes are to be made Press the SET button to set the item To return to the menu screen press the SET button while holding down the MODE button 23 4 Press the MENU UP button or MENU DOWN button to move the cursor x to the item where the changes are to be made The page can be scrolled up or down by pressing the MENU UP button or MENU DOWN button while holding down the MODE button 5 Press the DATA or DATA button to change the setting The setting value will flash while changes to the setting are being performed 6 Press the SET button to enter the setting To change another item repeat steps 4 5 and lt Note gt The setting can be canceled by pressing the MODE button To change another item without entering a setting press the MODE button and repeat steps 4 5 and 6 7 Set the LOCAL MENU REMOTE switch to the LOCAL or REMOTE position The menu setting procedure is now terminated How to restore the factory settings I Set the LOCAL MENU R
29. mode and the menu screen appears on the video monitor Press the RESET button The unit is set to the default setting mode and the default setting screen appears on the video monitor SELECT MODE x ESCAPE LOAD SAVE PROTECT Press the MENU UP button or MENU DOWN button to position the cursor at LOAD and press the SET button The unit is set to the LOAD mode and the LOAD Screen appears on the video monitor SET UP MENU x NO FACTORY ALL FACTORY NOT SYSTEM USER ALL USER NOT SYSTEM LOAD Press the MENU UP button or MENU DOWN button to move the cursor to USER ALL and press the SET button elf the cursor is moved to USER NOT SYSTEM and this operation is performed the user settings for all the menus except the SYSTEM menu which are saved in the memory will be used for operation e f the cursor is moved to NO and this operation is performed operation will return to the menu screen without any changes made to the user settings which are saved in the memory 5 Set the LOCAL MENU REMOTE switch to the LOCAL or REMOTE position The menu setting procedure is now terminated 25 How to initiate the menu protect mode By setting the unit to the menu protect mode the opening of the setup menus can be disabled even if the front panel s LOCAL MENU REMOTE switch is set to the MENU position I Set the LOCAL MENU REMOTE switch to the MENU position The unit is now set to the menu s
30. part white gear of the supply reel in the take up direction using the rubber part of the take up jig to take up the tape slack lt Note gt Take care not to damage the tape in any way Use the Phillips head screwdriver to push in and turn the red plastic screw part counterclockwise once more Again rotate the flange part of the supply reel in the take up direction to take up the tape slack This two step procedure needs to be repeated until the tape is completely housed in the cassette case about 90 turns of the red plastic screw part Use the Phillips head screwdriver to turn the red plastic screw part at the slot in side clockwise to eject the cassette tape This screw needs to be rotated through about 140 turns until the tape is ejected lt Note gt Take care not to sandwich or catch the tape when closing the cassette cover 75 Video Head Cleaning This unit is equipped with an auto head cleaning function which automatically reduces the amount of dirt on the video heads However in order to maximize the unit s reliability it is recommended that the video heads be cleaned as and when appropriate For further details on how to actually clean the heads consult with one of our service companies or with your dealer Condensation Condensation is formed according to the same principle by which droplets of water form o
31. screen menus and change to the desired settings See page 23 24 3 Press the RESET button The unit is set to the default setting mode and the default setting screen appears on the video monitor SELECT MODE ESCAPE LOAD SAVE PROTECT 4 Press the MENU UP button or MENU DOWN button to position the cursor at SAVE and press the SET button The unit is set to the SAVE mode and the SAVE screen appears on the video monitor SET UP MENU x NO USER ALL USER NOT SYSTEM SAVE 5 Press the MENU UP button or MENU DOWN button to move the cursor to USER ALL and press the SET button elf the cursor is moved to USER NOT SYSTEM and this operation is performed all the menus except the SYSTEM menu will be updated e f the cursor is moved to NO and this operation is performed operation will return to the menu screen without updating the settings 6 The screen to confirm whether SAVE is to be initiated or canceled now appears Press the MENU UP button or MENU DOWN button to move the cursor to the YES position and press the SET button The settings are now saved in the memory SAVE OK NO YES 7 Set the LOCAL MENU REMOTE switch to the LOCAL or REMOTE position The menu setting procedure is now terminated Setup Initial Settings How to load the user default settings I Set the LOCAL MENU REMOTE switch to the MENU position The unit is now set to the menu setting
32. search is designated for a user s bit The search is enabled when the same user s bit value value which is not going to be continues for at least 5 seconds searched When the OSP STOP command or OEJ tape EJECT d F Forward direction command is issued during operation error code ER123 is R Reverse direction returned from the VTR If the VTR s operation mode has been changed by operating the controls on its front panel error code ER121 will be returned from the VTR If the tape end position is reached during operation error code ER120 will be returned from the VTR lt Note gt This command is ignored while a search control command is being processed and in any of the following modes EJECT REC REC PAUSE INSERT INSERT PAUSE 69 RS 232C E Timer control commands Sends data of computer STX TST data ETX Parameters data mmmm mmmm 0000 0 5 sec 0005 5 sec 0010 10sec 0030 30 sec 0100 1 min 0200 2 min Return data from VTR STX TST ETX Description of command Sets the standby OFF timer lt Note gt This command is ignored while a search control command is being processed 70 RS 232C E Mode transition table VTR STATUS Return command STOP dco EJECT PLAY REW FF ee REC i prn ipei SEARCH OSP O x O O O O O O O O O
33. the MENU position while holding down the front panel s COUNTER button The unit is now set to the menu setting mode and the menu screen appears on the video monitor 2 Perform steps 2 and 3 of How to initiate the menu protect mode described above The screen to confirm whether menu protect is to be initiated or canceled now appears on the video monitor MENU PROTECT OK NO YES 3 Press the MENU UP button or MENU DOWN button to move the cursor to the NO position and press the SET button The menu protect mode is now released 26 How to display the DIAG menu This unit incorporates a function for displaying the HOURS METER and software program version on the video monitor 1 Set the LOCAL MENU REMOTE switch to the MENU position while holding down the EJECT button The unit is now set to the DIAG display mode and the HOURS METER appears on the video monitor DIAG MENU HOURS METER HO OPERATION 00000H H1 DRUM RUN 00000H H2 TAPE RUN 00000H H3 THREADING 00000 With the HOURS METER displayed press the MENU UP button or MENU DOWN button while holding down the MODE button The software program version is displayed on the video monitor The front microcomputer version appears on the front panel s counter display DIAG MENU VERSION lt NTSC gt IF 1 ek EK AV SYSCON 1 SBC 1 CYLINDER IETIEIIEXIS REEL d k dn gn END When the MENU UP button o
34. the VTR and the VTR is set to the STOP mode lt Note gt This command can be accepted when the VTR is in the PLAY PAUSE mode or STILL mode STX EFE data ETX STX EFE ETX Initiates first edit recording to prepare the tape to be used Parameters for editing data wghmmssff In order to conduct editing with the position designated by w M Mode for recording for 26 the parameter as the reference point for editing TC or CTL seconds is preset using the value 23 seconds before the reference E Mode for recording as far point and the black burst video signal and muted audio as the tape end signals are recorded for 26 seconds or until the tape end ghmmssff Reference point during If the OSP STOP command has been issued during editing recording start operation error code ER123 will be returned from the VTR point which is then set to the STOP mode e When the CTL data is to be If the VTR s operation mode has been changed by used as the reference operating the controls on its front panel error code ER121 g Blank With a positive value will be returned from the VTR which is then set to the STOP sign With a negative value mode h 0 9 Hours If the tape end position is reached during operation error mm 00 59 Minutes code ER120 will be returned from the VTR which is then set 55 00 59 Seconds to the STOP mode 00 29 Frames lt Note gt When the TC data is to be used This command is ignored while a search control
35. the remaining tape amount is indicated of the monitor screen The start or end processing operation fails to be Appears when a blank area on the tape has been E 66 completed even after 7 or more seconds have detected elapsed N is displayed on the first line counter line of the E 67 A communication error between SERVO and monitor screen m AVSYS Errors in the data When T amp S amp R is selected as the setup menu item No 001 setting NO RF is displayed on the third EE E 09 line line where the remaining tape amount is KEA OL TOW indicated of the monitor screen E 69 A problem in communication between SERVO and When all the following conditions are met the part of AVSYS when the power was switched on Maia is A iuit kano naia This appears when there is a communication error Bis jx arius 2d E 6B between IF and AVSYS There is a problem with the e Playbac data cannot be rea internal reference or external reference No CTL signal The fan motor has stopped 11 The reel base which operates in line with the size of S is displayed on the first line counter line of the the tape has been locked for 2 5 or more seconds monitor screen Four or more 4 seconds have elapsed after the When T amp S amp R is selected as the setup menu item cassette was inserted but the cassette is not E 70 No 001 setting FAN STOP is displayed on the E 71 lowered down ins
36. the settings and when the VTR s power is turned back on lt Note gt This command is ignored while a search control command is being processed during recording and in the INSERT mode STX CTL ETX STX CTL ETX Uses the reference data for searching and for the display mode of the counter display as the CTL data lt Note gt This command is ignored while a search control command is being processed m STX CTM m ETX Parameters 0 REC RUN mode 1 FREE RUN mode 2 Regeneration mode 3 External VITC mode STX CTM ETX Sets the mode used by the TCG lt Note gt This command is ignored while a search control command is being processed during recording and in the INSERT mode 48 RS 232C E Counter control commands Sends data of computer STX CTP ETX Return data from VTR STX CTP ETX Description of command Uses the TCG in the preset mode The TCG starts counting up in the REC RUN mode upon completion of the settings lt Note gt This command is ignored while a search control command is being processed during recording and in the INSERT mode STX CTR ETX STX CTR ETX Uses the TCG in the regeneration mode lt Note gt This command is ignored while a search control command is being processed during recording and in the INSERT mode STX CTS data ETX Parameters data hhmmssff hh 00 23 Hours mm 00 59
37. while a search control command is being processed or while the tape is being ejected Disables the drop frame mode setting CTL and the time code are set to the non drop frame mode The non drop frame is enabled for the time code when it is being recorded lt Note gt This command is ignored while a search control command is being processed during recording and in the INSERT mode STX CDN ETX STX CDN ETX Enables the drop frame mode setting CTL and the time code are set to the drop frame mode The drop frame is enabled for the time code when it is being recorded lt Note gt This command is ignored while a search control command is being processed during recording and in the INSERT mode STX CHM m ETX Parameters 1 12 hour mode 2 24 hour mode STX CHM ETX Sets the CTL display to the 12 hour mode or 24 hour mode lt Note gt This command is ignored while a search control command is being processed 47 RS 232C E Counter control commands data 0 ff Sends data of computer STX CLP data ETX Parameters ghmmssff Blank With a positive value sign With a negative value 0 9 Hours mm 00 59 Minutes ss 00 59 Seconds 00 29 Frames Return data from VTR STX CLP ETX Description of command Presets the designated counter value on the CTL counter The value will be corrected as follows if the non dro
38. x x x x x x x OSF O x x x x x x x x OSR O x x x x x x x x al x x x x x x x x lt Notes gt O Operation changes to the return command mode X Error code ERO01 is returned and execution is disabled The operation mode is maintained OPA command Search commands OPT SCP SCS SMS SPT SRS SUB 72 The current operation mode may be replaced by another operation mode when the OPA command is issued RS 232C 5 Checkpoints for RS 232C communication m Send commands and data returned from the VTR 1 1f the LOCAL MENU REMOTE switch on the front panel is not at the REMOTE position it is not possible to exercise proper control using the RS 232C interface If any command except a Q query command is sent while this switch is not at the REMOTE position error code ER001 is returned 2 After one of the following commands is sent not all commands can be accepted until the processing of the sent command is completed OPT SCP SCS SMS SPT SRS SUB EFE Commands which can be accepted Q query commands OSP command STOP OEJ command EJECT Error code EROO1 is returned when a command other than one which can be accepted is sent Send command intervals The AJ D250 is a multi microcomputer VTR For this reason it takes time approx 150 ms for communication to be performed between the RS 232C interface microcomputer and system control microcomputer inside the VTR befo
39. 02 V fading is performed for all the joins at the edit points e When only one channel has been selected for the sound to be inserted during insert editing the sound of the channel which has not been selected will be muted 36 First Edit Function Preparing the editing tape The CTL control signal must be recorded ahead of time onto the editing tape The method used to record it differs depending on whether assemble editing or insert editing is to be performed First edit for assemble editing In the case of a tape for assemble editing the CTL signal is recorded at the beginning of where the recording is to be commenced Position where CTL signal recording starts travel CTL signal recording 23 sec position 0 sec position First edit for insert editing In the case of a tape for insert editing the CTL signal is recorded from the beginning of where the recording is to be commenced to the end The E 00 servo lock error appears on the tape counter when insert editing is performed for a tape on which the CTL signal has not been recorded When insert editing is performed the CTL signal must be recorded ahead of time Note When first edit is to be performed operation can be conducted by connecting the RS 232C remote control AJ A250 which is available as an optional accessory However control using the RS 232C interface EFE command can also be exercised from a computer See page 50 37 RS 23
40. 10 REW MAX For setting the maximum FF and REW speed 0000 X32 0 32 times normal tape speed 0001 X60 1 60 times normal tape speed 111 MEMORY MODE For setting the memory operation 0000 OFF 0 The memory operation is not performed 0001 M STOP 1 The tape is stopped during FF or REW near the BEGIN point 0002 REPT1 2 When the tape arrives at the end it is rewound to the BEGIN point where it stops 0003 CONT 3 When the tape arrives at the end it is rewound to the BEGIN point and played This sequence is repeated 112 BGN PRESET For setting the BEGIN point 113 END PRESET For setting the END point The underlining denotes the factory mode setting 29 Setup Menus INTERFACE menu Item Setting Superimposed Superimposed Description of setting No No display display 200 BAUD RATE 0000 1200 For setting the RS 232C transmission speed baud rate 0001 2400 0002 4800 0003 9600 0004 19200 201 DATA LENGTH 0000 8BIT For setting the RS 232C data length 0001 7BIT 202 STOP BIT 0000 1BIT For setting the RS 232C stop bit 0001 2BIT 203 PARITY For setting none odd or even as the RS 232C parity bit 0000 0 The parity bit is not used 0001 ODD 1 Odd parity is used for the parity bit 0002 EVEN 2 Even parity is used for the parity bit 204 ACK RETURN For setting the RS 232C return data 0000 OFF 0 The ACK code is not returned 0001 ON 1 The ACK code is returned 205
41. 2 BIT1 BITO ion i CASSETTE RFVIDEO TAPE HARD LOCAL or OUT MISSING TROUBLE ERROR MENU AD 1 STANDBY 0 STOP EJECT REW FF REC PLAY AD2 SERVOLOCK o SHUTTLE 0 0 ERE e lana AD 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 AD4 SELECTEE FULLEE 0 EDIT 0 0 0 CUE UP AD 5 0 INSERT 0 VIDEO 0 0 AUDIO CH2 AUDIO CH1 AD 6 0 LAMP STILL LAMP FWD LAMPREW S b LAME SPEEDO AD 7 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 AD 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 REC INHIBIT AD 9 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 AD A 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 ADB 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 ADC 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 ADD 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 ADE 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 ADF 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 60 RS 232C E Query control commands Sends data of computer Return data from VTR Description of command 0 1 No completion command 2 No completion command No error STX QOS ETX STX OPSdata ETX Queries the operation modes data AD0AD1AD2AD3AD4 The current VTR mode is detected and sent by the bitmap lt Note gt information The bitmap information is converted into ASCII Refer to the bitmap table B for details code and returned by the VTR of AD x STX QRA ETX STX RAm ETX Queries the ACK Acknowledge code response setting m N ACK ON F ACK OFF STX QRS ETX STX RSEm ETX Queries the search end mode setting 0 Normal STX QRV m ETX Parameters m A AV system control ROM version S Sub code microcomputer version Cylinder servo ROM version Reel servo ROM version Inter
42. 232C ID SEL For setting the RS 232C device ID 0000 D250 0 The ID of the AJ D250 is returned Use this setting when exercising control using the AJ A250 or a computer 0001 D230 1 The ID of the AJ D230 is returned Use this setting when exercising control using the AJ A571 When the AJ A571 is used for control the unit can be used as a player VTR The underlining denotes the factory mode setting 30 Setup Menus TAPE PROTECT menu Item Setting Superimposed Superimposed Description of setting No No k display display 400 ISTILL TIMER 0000 0 5s For selecting the time taken for the tape protection mode to be established 0001 5s when the unit has been left standing in the STOP PLAY PAUSE or STILL 0002 105 0003 30s Units 5 seconds min minutes 0004 min When the unit has been left standing in the REC PAUSE mode the time 0005 2min taken for the tape protection mode to be established is fixed at 2 minutes 401 SRC PROTECT For setting the tape protection operation when the unit has been left standing in the PAUSE mode 0000 STEP 0 Step step FWD in STILL or PAUSE mode step REV in REC PAUSE mode 0001 HALF 1 Half loading STANDBY OFF 402 DRUM STDBY For setting the mode in which the drum is to be stopped during STANDBY OFF 0000 OFF 0 The drum is stopped during STANDBY OFF 0001 ON 1 The drum rotates at all times 403 STOP PROTECT For setting the tape protection operation w
43. 2C The following functions can be controlled using the RS 232C interface Basic operations EJECT INSERT STOP SEARCH PAUSE PLAY SEARCH SPEED UP REC PLAY SEARCH SPEED DOWN FF FORWARD ADVANCE REW REVERSE ADVANCE PAUSE REVERSE PLAY COUNTER RESET DIRECT SEARCH Status checks The current VTR mode can be checked B Simple editing functions Video audio audio video and various other insert editing operations can be performed E Search function Specific frame positions can be searched 1 Hardware specifications 1 Interface specifications Connector D SUB 25 pins DCE specifications straight cable supported Pin No Signal Description 1 FG Frame GND 2 SD TXD Transmitted Data 3 RD RXD Received Data 4 RS RTS Request to Send 5 CD CTS Clear to Send 6 DR DSR Data Set Ready 7 SG Signal GND 20 ER Data Terminal Ready 38 Example of connections Computer end VTR end Frame FG c 1 FG 3 SD TXD ky 2 SD TXD 2 RD RXD lag 3 RD 7 RS RTS 4 8 CD CTS ilag 5 CD CTS 6 DR DSR 6 DR DSR 5 SG 7 SG 4 ER DTR ty 20 JER DTR 2 Communication parameters The unit s communication parameters are as listed below If any of the parameters are to be changed select the items on the menu concerned and make the changes Baud Rate 9600 bps Bit Length 8
44. 30 sec 0100 1 min 0200 2 min Queries the standby OFF timer which has been stored in the memory STX QVI ETX STX Vim ETX LINE S VIDEO OPTION Queries the position of the INPUT SELECT switch STX QVM ETX STX VMDm ETX A Color B Monochrome Queries the color mode 63 RS 232C E Communication control commands Sends data of computer STX RAN ETX Return data from VTR STX RAN ETX Description of command Enables the return of the ACK Acknowledge code lt Note gt This command is ignored while a search control command is being processed STX RAF ETX STX RAF ETX Disables the return of the ACK Acknowledge code lt Note gt This command is ignored while a search control command is being processed STX RCK ETX STX RCK ETX Checks whether communication is established lt Note gt This command is ignored while a search control command is being processed STX RSE m ETX Parameters m 0 Normal 1 No completion command 2 No completion command No error STX RSE ETX Sets the send timing and enable or disable for sending the search completion command e Parameter setting normal When search is commenced ACK code is returned When search is completed STX ETX is returned When search is aborted STX ER ETX is returned
45. 32 mode transition table on pages 71 72 for the conditions under which the operation control commands are accepted 53 RS 232C E Operation control commands Sends data of computer STX OSR n ETX Parameters the case of a DVCPRO format tape Return data from VTR STX OSR ETX Description of command Sets the tape playback speed in the reverse direction 0 STILL 6 1 85 1 x0 03 7 x41 2 x0 1 8 x9 5 3 x0 3 9 x16 0 4 x0 43 A x32 0 5 x1 the case of a DV format tape 0 STILL 6 x1 85 1 x0 03 7 x3 1 2 x0 1 8 x9 5 3 x0 3 9 x16 0 4 x0 5 A x32 0 5 x1 STX OSU ETX STX OSU ETX Controls the tape playback speed Set the VTR to the STILL PAUSE mode using the OSL command and send the OSU command Each time the OSU command is sent the playback speed shifts by one setting in the direction of the arrows below If the highest playback speed is already set the speed does not shift any further and error code ER001 is returned from the VTR In the case of a DVCPRO format tape 32 0 gt 16 0 gt 9 5 gt 4 1 gt 1 85 gt 1 gt 0 43 gt 0 3 gt 0 1 0 035 STILL gt 0 03 gt 0 1 gt 0 3 gt 0 43 gt 1 gt 1 85 gt 4 1 gt 49 5 gt 16 0 gt 432 0 In the case of a DV format tape 32 0 gt 16 0 gt 9 5 gt 3 1 gt 1 85 gt 1 gt 0 5 gt 0 3 gt 0 1 0 03 gt ST
46. 3500 Dallas Region 6226 Abington Way Houston TX 77008 713 802 2726 No CA Northwest Region 5870 Stoneridge 3 Pleasanton CA 94588 925 416 5108 Government Marketing Department 52 West Gude Drive Rockville MD 20850 301 738 3840 Panasonic Canada Inc 5770 Ambler Drive Mississauga Ontario L4W 2T3 905 624 5010 Panasonic Sales Company Division of Matsushita Electric of Puerto Rico Inc San Gabriel Industrial Park 65th Infantry Ave Km 9 5 Carolina Puerto Rico 00630 787 750 4300
47. CH2 No display No display No display CH1 CH2 The settings in the boxes are valid only during DV format Fe OFF 4 channel mode playback ON CH1 CH3 CH2 CH4 Sequence in which the modes are selected p gt B gt C gt D gt E gt F em REC CHECK By pressing the REC button during playback or in the STOP or STANDBY OFF mode it is possible to check the audio input signals time code generator value and the video input signals which have been selected using the INPUT SELECT switch e REC CHECK during playback The REC CHECK mode is established while the REC button is held down Normal playback is restored when the button is released e REC CHECK in the STOP or STANDBY OFF mode The REC CHECK mode is established when the REC button is pressed To release the mode press the STOP button 15 I Set the unit to the menu mode by setting the LOCAL MENU REMOTE switch to the MENU position 2 3 4 Select the digit to be changed blinking display using the UP button FF button or DOWN button STOP button The frame digits cannot be selected They always appear as 00 5 DO decreENU or TJO DATA TfT 0 0PAUSE STILLWN bunnot be son DO DATAen tTfT 0 0PL Notes e appears on the display when the points have not been set In this case repeat playback will start at the beginning of the tape which serves as the BEGIN poin
48. EC o0 o MODE DOWN MENU UP SET CIE I yey MV 11 Operation STOP mode I When the STOP buiton is pressed the STOP mode is established The STOP lamp lights and the tape stops traveling e In order to protect the tape the tape protection mode will be established when the time selected for the STILL TIMER setup menu item setting has elapsed See page 31 When the STOP REW FF or PLAY button is pressed the corresponding mode will be established lt Checkpoint for STILL TIMER setting gt e Repeatedly using the same locations on the same tape will increase the cumulative standby time at those locations In the interest of protecting the tape keep the standby times at the same locations as short as possible REMOTE Digital Video Cassette Recorder INPUT SELECT LINE PP AUDIO f LI REC LEVEL BEGIN END CH 1 07 O AUDIO OUT CH2 aa ECT fo COUNTER cHau REW STOP PLAY PAUSESTILE REC MODE DOWN MENU DATA SET CE E gt Ci 12 Operation Recording Set the accidental erasure prevention tab on the cassette tape to recording and insert the tape Press the STOP button to set the unit to the STOP mode Check that the REC INH lamp has gone off WR C N N Selecting the video and audio input signals and adjusting the audio levels 4 Selecting the video and audio
49. EL is returned See page 30 With the factory settings tape equipment AJ D250 is returned 57 RS 232C E Query control commands Sends data of computer STX QIE ETX Return data from VTR STX IEVdata ETX data mim2 m1 0 F Designates the data of bit 7 to bit 4 m2 0 F Designates the data of bit 3 to bit 0 Description of command Queries the forced E E output setting Parameter m1 HEX display m2 HEX display Bits supported BIT7 BIT6 BITS BIT4 BIT3 BIT2 BIT1 BITO Switching data 0 0 0 0 AUDIO CH1 AUDIO CH2 VIDEO TC STX QLH m ETX Parameters m D Cumulative drum rotation time T Cumulative capstan rotation time No parameter Cumulative drum rotation time 4 digits STX LHRdata ETX data mhhhhh m D Drum T Capstan hhhhh 00000 99999 Cumulative rotation time e With no parameter The drum s cumulative rotation time is returned as a 4 digit value data hhhh hhhh 0000 9999 Cumulative rotation time Queries the current value of the hours meter STX QOT ETX STX OTEm ETX m E E E Electric modulation to Electric play back T V V VTR recording Queries whether to set to the output V V output when the VTR is in the STOP mode FF mode or REW mode 58 RS 232C E Query control commands Sends data of computer
50. EMOTE switch to the MENU position The unit is now set to the menu setting mode and the menu screen appears on the video monitor Press the RESET button The unit is set to the default setting mode and the default setting screen appears on the video monitor SELECT MODE ESCAPE LOAD SAVE PROTECT Setup Initial Settings 3 Press the MENU UP button or MENU DOWN button to position the cursor at LOAD and press the SET button The unit is set to the LOAD mode and the LOAD screen appears on the video monitor SET UP MENU x NO FACTORY ALL FACTORY NOT SYSTEM USER ALL USER NOT SYSTEM lt LOAD gt 4 Press the MENU UP button or MENU DOWN button to move the cursor to FACTORY ALL and press the SET button the cursor is moved to FACTORY NOT SYSTEM and this operation is performed all the menus except the SYSTEM menu will be restored to the factory settings e f the cursor is moved to NO and this operation is performed operation will return to the menu screen without restoring the factory settings 5 Set the LOCAL MENU REMOTE switch to the LOCAL or REMOTE position The menu setting procedure is now terminated How to set the user default settings I Set the LOCAL MENU REMOTE switch to the MENU position The unit is now set to the menu setting mode and the menu screen appears on the video monitor Performs steps 2 through 6 of How to perform the settings using the on
51. ILL gt 0 03 gt 0 1 gt 0 3 gt 0 5 1 gt 1 85 gt 3 1 gt 9 5 gt 16 0 gt 32 0 STX OTE m ETX Parameters mz E E Electric modulation to Electric play back m T V V VTR to VTR recording STX OTE ETX Selects whether to set E E output or V V output when the VTR is in the STOP mode FF mode or REW mode lt Note gt Refer to the RS 232 mode transition table on pages 71 72 for the conditions under which the operation control commands are accepted 54 RS 232C E Query control commands Sends data of computer STX QAL ETX Return data from VTR STX ALVO ETX Description of command Supports only address level 0 of the MIS standards data fwghmmssff In the case of CTL data ts F Fine C Coarse w 6 Search STILL P Search PLAY g Blank With a positive value sign With a negative value h 0 9 Hours mm 00 59 Minutes 55 00 59 Seconds ff 00 29 Frames In the case of TC data f F Fine C Coarse w S Search STILL P Search PLAY gh 00 23 Hours mm 00 59 Minutes ss 00 59 Seconds ff 00 29 Frames STX QAO ETX STX AOm ETX Queries the audio signal output channel or channels m 1 CH1 2 CH2 3 CH3 4 CH4 5 CH1 amp CH2 6 CH3 amp CH4 7 1 3 amp CH2 4 STX QCA ETX STX CUPdata ETX Queries the user s bit data which was preset in the TCG data
52. INSERT PAUSE 0 0 0 1 0 REWIND 0 1 1 0 0 AUDIO INSERT 0 0 0 0 1 EJECT 0 1 0 1 1 RECORDING PAUSE 0 0 0 0 0 STOP 0 1 0 1 0 RECORDING SHUTTLE SPEED DATA BIT4 BITO SHUTTLE SPEED BIT4 BITO SHUTTLE SPEED 0 2x or more but less than 60 9 5x or more 2A 0 43x 59 3 0x or more but less than 9 5x 20 0 1x or more but less than 0 2x 4A 1 85x or more but less than 13 0 03x or more but less than 3 0x 0 1x 1 0 or more but less than 40 1 85x 00 STILL 0 43x or more but less than 36 4 1 0x 62 RS 232C E Query control commands Sends data of computer STX QSP m ETX Parameters m B BEGIN point E END point Return data from VTR STX SMPdata ETX data pw ghmmssff e When CTL data is to be used as the reference pw BP BEGIN point EP END point g Blank With a positive value sign With a negative value h 0 9 Hours mm 00 59 Minutes 55 00 59 Seconds ff 00 29 Frames When TC data is to be used as the reference pw BP BEGIN point EP END point gh 00 23 Hours mm 00 59 Minutes 55 00 59 Seconds ff 00 29 Frames Description of command Queries the repeat position which has been stored in the memory Error code ERO01 is returned from the VTR when the data has not been entered STX QTT ETX STX TSTdata ETX data mmmm mmmm 0000 0 5 sec 0005 5 sec 0010 10sec 0030
53. M remaining tape amount Characters displayed The background of the characters superimposed onto the display can be changed using the setup menu item No 004 CHARA TYPE setting See page 28 A TOR 90 00 06 00 TV monitor TV monitor 21 Display position The position where the superimposed display appears can be changed using setup menu item No 002 CHARA H POS and No 003 CHARA V POS See page 28 TV monitor TV monitor lt Note gt When the MODE button and the DATA button or DATA button are pressed the counter display appears temporarily while the buttons are held down so that the setting can be checked Even while the MODE button is held down settings can still be performed using the DATA button or DATA button as the actual status is checked Superimpose Screens Operation mode The value to be displayed can be selected using setup menu item No 001 DISPLAY SEL See page 28 TIME Counter value T amp STA Counter value T amp R Counter value and VTR operation mode and remaining tape amount T amp S amp R Counter value VTR operation mode and remaining tape amount TIME mode TCR Sai sa ea m Counter value TV monitor T amp STA mode _____ Counter value STOP VTR operation mode TV monitor T amp R mode TCR sei ge 48 xx TV monitor T amp S amp R mode Counter value
54. Minutes ss 00 59 Seconds ff 00 29 Frames STX CTS ETX Presets the TCG data The value will be corrected as follows if the non drop frame preset value has been set while the drop frame mode is established 00 01 00 00 00 00 59 28 00 01 00 01 00 00 59 29 Error code ER001 is returned from the VTR when the TCG is used in the regeneration mode or external VITC mode Note This command is ignored while a search control command is being processed STX CUS data ETX Parameters data U7UsU5U4U7U3U2U1U0 The input user bit data is set in ASCII code UB data Binary 4BITx8 ASCII code 0 9 F STX CUS ETX Presets the user s bit data in the TCG Error code ER001 is returned from the VTR when the TCG is used in the regeneration mode or external VITC mode lt Note gt This command is ignored while a search control command is being processed STX CVP data ETX Parameters data ppqq 10 20 Insertion line 1 qq 10 20 Insertion line 2 pp qq the same value cannot be designated for both pp and qq STX CVP ETX Specifies two lines where the external VITC signal is to be inserted Note This command is ignored while a search control command is being processed during recording and in the INSERT mode E Display control commands Sends data of computer Return data from VTR Description of command STX DFC m ETX Parameters C
55. SCS STX SUB data ETX STX SUB ETX Searches the user s bit Timer control commands Sends data of computer Return data from VTR Description of command STX TST data ETX STX TST ETX Sets the standby off timer 46 RS 232C E Audio control commands Sends data of computer STX AOC m ETX Parameters m 1 CH1 2 CH2 CH3 CH4 CH1 amp CH2 CH3 amp CH4 CH1 3 amp CH2 4 nl O OT BG Return data from VTR STX AOC ETX Description of command Sets the audio signal output channel s Playback output is possible for CH3 and CH4 when audio signals for 4 channels have been recorded on a DV format tape lt Note gt This command is ignored while a search control command is being processed E Counter control commands Sends data of computer Return data from VTR Description of command STX CCP data ETX Parameters data ghmmssff g Blank With a positive value sign With a negative value h 0 9 Hours mm 00 59 Minutes ss 00 59 Seconds ff 00 29 Frames STX CDF ETX STX CCP ETX STX CDF ETX Presets the designated counter value on the CTL counter The value will be corrected as follows if the non drop frame preset value has been set while the drop frame mode is established 00 01 00 00 00 00 59 28 00 01 00 01 00 00 59 29 lt Note gt This command is ignored
56. URE indicates safety information CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD AND ANNOYING INTERFERENCE USE THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES ONLY CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD REFER CHANGE OF SWITCH SETTING INSIDE THE UNIT TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD REFER MOUNTING OF THE OPTIONAL INTERFACE BOARD TO QUALIFIED 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 instruction manual may cause harmful interference to radio communications Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense Do not insert fingers or any objects into the video Use this unit horizontally and do not place anything on cassette ho
57. W mode 0000 EE 0 E E electric modulation to electric playback is output 0001 TAPE 1 V V VTR to VTR recording is output 103 WIDE MODE For selecting the WIDE mode 0000 AUTO 0 The mode is detected automatically 0001 WIDE 1 The mode is forcibly treated as WIDE 0002 NORMAL 2 The mode is forcibly treated as NORMAL 104 TAPE IN MOD For selecting the operation which is to be performed when the cassette has been inserted into the unit 0000 STOP 0 STOP 0001 REWH REWIND 0002 PAUSE 2 PLAY PAUSE 0003 PLAY 3 PLAY 105 TAPE END MOD For selecting the operation which is to be performed when the tape has arrived at the end 0000 STOP 0 STOP 0001 REWH REWIND 0002 REW EJ 2 The tape is rewound and upon completion of rewinding it is ejected 0003 EJECT 3 EJECT 106 AUTO BACK For selecting whether the tape is be automatically rolled back in order to ensure frame to frame continuity 0000 OFF 0 The tape is not automatically rolled back 0001 ON 1 The tape is automatically rolled back 107 FORMAT SEL For selecting the format when an L cassette is to be used 0000 DVCPRO 0 DVCPRO mode 0001 DV 1 DV mode 0002 DVCAM 2 DVCAM mode 108 REC INHIBIT For selecting whether to inhibit recording on the unit 0000 OFF 0 Recording is allowed 0001 ON 1 Recording is inhibited 109 CAP LOCK For selecting the capstan lock mode 0000 2F 0 The 2F lock mode is selected for the capstan 0001 4F 1 The 4F lock mode is selected for the capstan 1
58. a U7U6U5U4U7U3U2U1U0 STX QCP ETX STX CVPdata ETX Queries the setting of the two lines in which the external data ppqq VITC signal is to be inserted pp Insertion line 1 qq Insertion line 2 STX QCR ETX STX CRNm ETX Queries the REGEN regeneration signal when the TCG m 0 TC 8 UB time code generator is set to the regeneration mode da 1G 2 UB STX QCS ETX STX CTSdata ETX Queries the TCG s time data data hhmmssff hh 00 23 Hours mm 00 59 Minutes 55 00 59 Seconds ff 00 29 Frames STX QCT ETX STX CTdata ETX Queries the mode in which the TCG is to be used data mm mm FR Regeneration mode RP REC RUN mode FP FREE RUN mode VR External VITC mode STX QCU ETX STX CURdata ETX Queries the user s bit data of the TCR STX QCW ETX STX CTMm ETX 0 REC RUN mode 1 FREE RUN mode 2 Regeneration mode 3 External VITC mode Queries the mode in which the TCG is to be used CTL mode T TC mode U UB mode R REMAIN mode STX QCZ ETX STX CTZm ETX Queries the TCR read status m 0 Read NG 1 Read OK STX QDF ETX STX DFCm ETX Queries the display mode of the counter display 56 RS 232C E Query control commands Sends data of computer STX QEB ETX Return data from VTR STX EABm ETX m N AUTO BACK ON F AUTO BACK OFF Description of command Queries the auto back recording setting
59. bit Stop Bit 1 bit Parity NONE RS 232C 2 Software specifications 1 External interface specifications Communication system Asynchronous system full duplex Baud rate 1200 2400 4800 9600 or 19200 bps Bit length 8 bits or 7 bits Stop bit 1 bit or 2 bits Parity None odd or even lt Notes gt e The factory settings are 9600 bps 8 bits 1 stop bit and none as the parity e The unit has a 127 byte receive buffer 39 2 Sending format computer VTR E Data format STX discrimination data ETX 02H XX XX XX XX XX 03H 20H XX 7FH e discrimination e data code 02H XX HEX character code Command identifier 3 bytes Code representing a delimiter between the command and data The data code is added as required All send commands must start with STX character Next comes the discrimination which identifies the command If required the data is added following the colon At the very end comes ETX character code 03H When STX is re sent before ETX is sent the receive buffer inside the VTR is cleared all the data received so far will be destroyed and the data is processed anew with the STX which was received again at the head RS 232C 3 Receiving format VTR computer The VTR responds to a send command with the format data below 1 First the VTR returns the data indicating whether the c
60. e VTR is in the STOP mode PLAY mode or STILL mode STX OBN ETX STX OBN ETX Sets the VTR to the standby ON STOP mode lt Note gt This command can be accepted when the VTR is in the standby OFF mode STX ETX STX OEJ ETX Ejects the cassette tape STX OFF ETX STX OFF ETX Fast forwards the tape STX OPA ETX STX OPA ETX Sets the VTR to the pause mode REC PAUSE or PLAY PAUSE or the pause release mode REC or PLAY STX OPL ETX STX OPL ETX Plays back the tape STX OPR ETX STX OPR ETX Plays the tape at the shuttle 1x speed in the reverse direction STX OPT data ETX Parameters data wghmmssff e When the CTL data is to be used as the reference w L CTL data reference g Blank With a positive value sign With a negative value h 0 9 Hours mm 00 59 Minutes 55 00 59 Seconds ff 00 29 Frames When the TC data is to be used as the reference w S data reference gh 00 23 Hours mm 00 59 Minutes 55 00 59 Seconds ff 00 29 Frames STX OPT ETX Plays back the tape to the position designated by the parameter Upon completion of playback the VTR is set to the STILL mode If the designated position is before the current position the tape is not played back and the VTR is set to the STILL mode When the OSP STOP command or OEJ tape EJECT command is issued during operation
61. e remote control from a computer using the RS 232C remote control AJ A250 available as an optional accessory Features Compact and light This unit is 8 7 16 214 mm wide 5 1 4 132 mm high and 15 7 16 391 mm deep and weighs 14 3 Ib 6 5 kg It is equipped with grips so that it can be carried easily Assemble editing and insert editing Using the RS 232C remote control AJ A250 available as an optional accessory two units one a player and the other a recorder can be controlled directly from the remote control to perform editing operations Encoder control The video output signals can be adjusted using the items on the setup menus 2 channel digital audio with high sound quality RS 232C control Use of the RS 232C remote control AJ A250 available as an optional accessory enables not only editing operations to be performed but remote control can also be exercised from a computer by connecting the RS 232C cable between from the computer and this VTR Up to 184 minutes of recording The unit uses two types of cassette tapes one for news gathering max 66 minutes and the other for general purpose applications 184 minutes using AJ 5P92LP The unit s compact design accommodates tapes with 1 4 width For AJ 5P92LP cassette tapes use a VTR supporting DVCPRO 25 Mbps 184 minute tapes Compatible with consumer use equipment Using the cassette adapter AJ CS750P optional acces
62. e the external VITC is to be inserted 41 RS 232C e Display control commands Sends data of computer Return data from VTR Description of command STX DFC m ETX STX DFC ETX Sets the display mode of the display counter Edit control commands Sends data of computer Return data from VTR Description of command STX EAB m ETX STX EAB ETX Sets the auto back recording STX EAD m ETX STX EIN ETX STX EFE data ETX STX EAD ETX STX EIN ETX STX EFE ETX AUDIO INSERT PAUSE VIDEO INSERT PAUSE FIRST EDIT e Media operation control commands Sends data of computer Return data from VTR Description of command STX HRE m ETX STX HRE ETX Sets the VTR s operation mode at the tape end when recording STX HTE m ETX STX HTE ETX Sets the VTR s operation mode at the tape end at all times other than recording STX HTI m ETX STX HTI ETX Sets the VTR s operation mode when the tape is inserted e Input output control commands Sends data of computer STX IEV data ETX Return data from VTR STX IEV ETX Description of command Switches between E E and V V output E E Electric modulation to electric playback V V VTR to VTR recording 42 RS 232C Operation control commands
63. erence signal to the REF VIDEO input connectors of the player VTR and recorder VTR Operation Use the RS 232C remote control to control both the player VTR and recorder VTR Read the operating instructions of the AJ A250 carefully lt Note gt When the AG A571 is to be used as the remote control select D230 as the setup menu item No 205 232C ID SEL setting See page 30 The unit can be used as the player VTR 35 Audio editing functions The information setup menu item No 700 701 concerning the selection of the joining method used at the edit points is recorded during digital audio editing and this information is detected during playback so that the edit points can be processed automatically This applies only when AUTO has been selected as the playback fade selection setup menu item No 702 setting Cutting When CUT has been selected as the joining method at the edit points setup menu item No 700 701 Noise may appear here at the joins in the edit points V fading When FADE has been selected as the joining method at the edit points setup menu item No 700 701 V fading is performed instantaneously to suppress the noise lt Notes gt e When CUT has been selected for the playback fade selection setup menu item No 702 cutting will be performed for all the joins at the edit points e When FADE has been selected for the playback fade selection setup menu item No 7
64. ets the start point for repeat playback and it indicates the start point which is currently entered p END button This button sets the end point for repeat playback and it indicates the end point which is currently entered D CH3 CH4 lamps These lamps light when the audio signals have been set to CH3 and CH4 during DV format playback AUDIO OUT SELECT button This button selects the audio signals which are to be output Parts and Their Functions Headphones jack When headphones are connected to this jack they can be used to monitor the sound being recorded or played back Volume control This is used to adjust the volume to the headphones Audio recording level controls These controls are used to adjust the recording level for PCM audio signals CH1 and CH2 REW button When this button is pressed the tape is rewound and the playback pictures can be monitored if TAPE has been selected for the S F R EE SEL setup menu item setting STOP button When this button is pressed the tape stops traveling and the still picture can be monitored when the setting has been selected for the S F R EE SEL setup menu item In the stop mode the drum still continues to rotate and the tape remains tightly wrapped around the drum When the designated period of time has elapsed in the stop mode the unit is automatically set to the standby OFF mode in order to protect the tape FF butto
65. etting mode and the menu screen appears on the video monitor Press the RESET button The unit is set to the default setting mode and the default setting screen appears on the video monitor SELECT MODE x ESCAPE LOAD SAVE PROTECT Press the MENU UP button or MENU DOWN button to position the cursor at PROTECT and press the SET button The unit is now set to the menu protect mode and the screen to confirm whether menu protect is to be initiated or canceled now appears on the video monitor MENU PROTECT OK x NO YES 4 Press the MENU UP button or MENU DOWN button to move the cursor to the YES position and press the SET button The menu screen now appears Setup Initial Settings 5 Set the LOCAL MENU REMOTE switch to the LOCAL or REMOTE position The unit is now set to the menu protect mode When the LOCAL MENU REMOTE switch is set to the MENU position MENU PROTECTED appears on the video monitor screen instead of the menu setting mode being established lt Note gt If while the menu protect menu is set the LOCAL MENU REMOTE switch is set to the menu position while the front panel s COUNTER button is held down the menu setting mode will be established and regular menu settings can be performed Perform steps 2 through 7 in How to perform the settings using the on screen menus See page 23 How to release the menu protect mode I Set the LOCAL MENU REMOTE switch to
66. f the arrows below If the lowest playback speed is already set the speed does not shift any further and error code ERO01 is returned from the VTR In the case of a DVCPRO format tape 32 0 gt 416 0 gt 49 5 gt 4 1 gt 1 85 gt 1 gt 0 43 gt 0 3 gt 0 1 0 03 STILL gt 0 03 gt 0 1 gt 0 3 0 43 gt 1 gt 1 85 gt 4 1 gt 9 5 gt 16 0 gt 32 0 In the case of a DV format tape 432 0 gt 16 0 gt 9 5 gt 43 1 gt 1 85 gt 1 gt 40 55 0 3 gt 0 1 0 03 gt STILL gt 0 03 gt 0 1 gt 0 3 gt 0 5 gt 1 gt 1 85 gt 3 1 gt 9 5 gt 16 0 gt 32 0 STX OSF n ETX Parameters the case of a DVCPRO format tape 0 STILL 6 x1 85 1 x0 03 7 x41 2 x0 1 8 x9 5 3 x0 3 9 x16 0 4 x0 43 A x32 0 5 x1 the case of a DV format tape 0 STILL 6 1 85 1 x0 03 Ti x34 2 x0 1 8 x9 5 3 x0 3 9 x16 0 4 x0 5 A x32 0 5 x1 STX OSF ETX Sets the tape playback speed in the forward direction STX OSL ETX STX OSL ETX Sets the VTR to the STILL PAUSE mode The OSD command and OSU command are accepted after the VTR has been set to the STILL PAUSE mode by the OSL command STX OSP ETX STX OSP ETX Sets the VTR to the STOP mode When the VTR is in the STANDBY OFF mode it is set to STANDBY ON Note Refer to the RS 2
67. face ROM version parameter Interface ROM version C R I N STX VERdata ETX data d1d2 d3d4 d5d6 d7 d8d9 d1 d9 Software program version Queries the software program version used for each microcomputer STX QSM ETX STX SMMm ETX m S MEMORY STOP O REPEAT ONE TIME A CONTINUE F OFF Queries the memory mode STX QSY ETX STX SMILPdata ETX data wwghmmssff ww LP CTL data reference SP TC data reference g Blank With a positive value sign With a negative value h 0 9 Hours mm 00 59 Minutes 55 00 59 Seconds 00 29 Frames Queries the counter value stored the memory 61 RS 232C e Bitmap table B ADDRESS BIT7 BIT6 BIT5 BIT4 BIT3 BIT2 BIT1 BITO ADO FULL EE SELECT EE 0 0 0 0 ae cw AD 1 SHORT PLAY 0 STANDBY 0 0 0 0 SERVO LOCK AD2 EC 0 VTR STATUS AD3 SHUTTLE SPEED 0 VIDEO aubiocHi AuDIocHe 0 0 0 Note gt 1 is used as the END bit and TOP bit when the tape start or end is detected and the bits are cleared to O when queried by the QOS command VTR STATUS DATA BIT4 BITO VTR STATUS BIT4 BITO VTR STATUS 1 1 1 1 1 INSERT PAUSE 0 1 0 0 1 PLAY PAUSE 1 1 1 1 0 INSERT 0 1 0 0 0 PLAY 0 1 1 1 0 SEARCH 0 0 0 1 1 FAST FORWARD 0 1 1 0 1 AUDIO
68. front panel error code ER121 e When TC data is to be used as will be returned from the VTR the reference If the tape end position is reached during operation error gh 00 23 Hours code ER120 will be returned from the VTR mm 00 59 Minutes When data differing from the data used as the reference ss 00 59 Seconds has been sent error code ER001 will be returned from the ff 00 29 Frames VTR lt Note gt This command is ignored while a search control command is being processed and in any of the following modes EJECT REC REC PAUSE INSERT INSERT PAUSE STX SCS data ETX STX SCS ETX Searches the counter value which was designated by the Parameters parameter data ghmmssff The STILL mode is established upon completion of the e When CTL data is to be used search as the reference If the designated position is an illegal position the target g Blank With a positive value position does not exist error code ER122 will be returned sign With a negative value from the VTR which is then set to the STOP mode h 0 9 Hours When the OSP STOP command or OEJ tape EJECT mm 00 59 Minutes command is issued during operation error code ER123 is 55 00 59 Seconds returned from the ff 00 29 Frames If the VTR s operation mode has been changed by When TC data is to be used as operating the controls on its front panel error code ER121 the reference will be returned from the VTR gh 00 23 Hou
69. hen the unit is left standing in the STOP mode 0000 STEP 0 Step 0001 HALF 1 Half loading The underlining denotes the factory mode setting Note When a consumer use DV format tape is used the tape protection mode will be established in 10 seconds even if 30s 1min or 2min is selected as the STILL TIMER item setting 31 Setup Menus TIME CODE menu Item Setting Superimposed Superimposed Description of setting No display display 500 VITC POS 1 0000 10L For setting the position where the VITC signal is to be inserted 0001 11L The same line as the one set for the VITC POS 2 item cannot be selected 0006 161 0010 20L 501 VITC POS 2 0000 10L For setting the position where the VITC signal is to be inserted 0001 11L The same line as the one set for the VITC POS 1 item cannot be selected 0008 18L 0010 20L 502 VITC BLANK For setting whether the VITC signal is to be output 0000 BLANK 0 The VITC signal is not output 0001 THRU 1 The VITC signal is output 503 TCG REGEN For selecting the signal to be regenerated when the time code generator TCG is in the regeneration mode item No 506 0000 TC amp UBJO Both TC and UB are regenerated 0001 TC 1 Only TC is regenerated 0002 UB 2 Only UB is regenerated 504 GP For setting the status for using the user s bit of the TCG 0000 000 0 Not specified a character set is not used 0001 001 1 ISO
70. hmmssff When CTL data is to be used as the reference g Blank With a positive value sign With a negative value h 0 9 Hours mm 00 59 Minutes 55 00 59 Seconds ff 00 29 Frames e When TC data is be used as the reference gh 00 23 Hours mm 00 59 Minutes 55 00 59 Seconds ff 00 29 Frames STX SPT ETX Plays the tape to the position which was designated by the parameter The VTR is set to the STILL mode upon completion of playback If the designated position is before the current position the tape is not played back and the VTR is set to the STILL mode When the OSP STOP command or OEJ tape EJECT command is issued during operation error code ER123 is returned from the VTR If the VTR s operation mode has been changed by operating the controls on its front panel error code ER121 will be returned from the VTR If the tape end position is reached during operation error code ER120 will be returned from the VTR lt Note gt This command is ignored while a search control command is being processed and in any of the following modes EJECT REC REC PAUSE INSERT INSERT PAUSE 68 RS 232C E Search control commands Sends data of computer Return data from VTR Description of command STX SRS data ETX STX SRS ETX Searches the counter value which was designated by the Parameters parameter data wghmmssff The STILL mode is established upon com
71. ide the unit third line line where the remaining tape amount is B Alternatively 4 or more seconds have elapsed after indicated of the monitor screen the eject operation was initiated but the cassette is When about an hour elapses the unit is shut down not ejected automatically E 31 The operationis MANIRA E 72 There is a problem in the solenoid drive circuit seconds E 39 The unloading operation is not completed within 4 There is a problem in the cleaning solenoid drive seconds E 73 circuit The FG signal rotational speed signal is not output 41 from the cylinder motor E 49 The PG signal phase signal is not output from the cylinder motor E 43 The cylinder motor speed is abnormally high E 44 The cylinder motor speed is abnormally low 74 Emergency Eject Procedure for removing the tape manually in an emergency Use the procedure below to remove the cassette tape if it can not be removed even when the EJECT button is pressed e Before proceeding to eject the tape manually you must first turn off the power to the unit Remove the top panel Use a Phillips head screwdriver to push in and turn the red plastic screw part counterclockwise This screw needs to be rotated about 30 turns before unloading can be started Insert the take up jig packed with the unit into the tape ejection slot on the mechanism side of the VTR and rotate the flange
72. iew 14 Still picture playback 14 Frame by frame 15 Audio switching eee eee eee 15 REG CHECK 5 3020s sheared atedee Eade Na 15 Repeat playback 16 Time Codes and User s Bit 18 Time Codes iios ad eva Race mde menn 18 User s bit eris smani ana a a E D 18 Setting the time code 19 Setting the user s bit 19 Playing back the time code user s bit 20 Superimposed Screens 21 Setup Initial Settings 23 How to perform the settings using the on screen MENUS BAY ADD ENG 23 How to restore the factory settings 23 How to set the user default settings 24 How to load the user default settings 25 How to initiate the menu protect mode 25 How to release the menu protect mode 26 How to display the DIAG menu 26 Setup Menus 27 SYSTEM MENU 2 25 a BA aban pee dines 27 BASIC menu 28 OPERATION menu 29 INTERFACE menu 30 TAPE PROTECT menu 31 TIME CODE menu 32 VIDEO menu cee 33 AUDIO menu 34 Editing iius o mwwxha na Pass ios ion 35 Audio editing functions
73. input signals I Connect the signals which are to be recorded 2 Select the input signals using the INPUT SELECT switch on the front panel 4 2 Adjusting the audio levels 1 Adjust the levels of the audio input signals The audio signals are recorded at the proper levels when the level controls are at their center click positions 5 Press the PLAY button while holding down the REC button The REC and PLAY lamps light and recording commences Press the STOP button to end the recording The recording now ends and the STOP mode is established lt Notes gt e f recording prevention signals are included among the input signals the input signals will not be recorded properly e Check that the SERVO lamp has lighted during recording The image which is played back will be disturbed if the lamp is flashing or off 13 Operation Pause record frame to frame continuity I Press the PAUSE STILL button while the cassette tape is playing When ON has been selected as the AUTO BACK setup menu item setting the tape will be rewound for about 2 seconds starting from the position where the PAUSE STILL was pressed See page 29 Press the REC button to set the unit to the REC PAUSE mode The monitor display now switches to the E E screen Press the PAUSE STILL button to commence recording The tape travels to the position where the PAUSE STILL was pressed in step 7 above and recording commences Note The E E screen is now displayed
74. ion mode when the tape is inserted lt Note gt This command is ignored while a search control command is being processed E input output control commands Sends data of computer STX IEV data ETX Parameters data m1m2 m1 0 F Designates the data of bit 7 to bit 4 m2 0 F Designates the data of Return data from VTR STX IEV ETX Description of command Forcibly switches to the E E electric modulation to electric playback output When the V V VTR to VTR recording output is the picture output status it is forcibly switched to the E E output The forced E E output is released and the normal status is restored by IEV 00 bit 3 to bit 0 lt Note gt This command is ignored while a search control command is being processed Parameter m1 HEX display m2 HEX display Bits supported BIT7 BIT6 BIT5 BIT4 BIT3 BIT2 BIT1 BITO Switching data 0 0 0 0 AUDIO CH1 AUDIO CH2 VIDEO TC 51 RS 232C E Operation control commands Sends data of computer STX OAF ETX Return data from VTR STX OAF ETX Description of command Advances the tape frame by frame in the forward direction STX OAR ETX STX OAR ETX Advances the tape frame by frame in the reverse direction STX OBF ETX STX OBF ETX Sets the VTR to the standby OFF mode lt Note gt This command can be accepted when th
75. ion of command STX CCP data ETX STX CCP ETX Presets the CTL counter data same as CLP STX CDF ETX STX CDF ETX Cancels the drop frame mode setting STX CDN ETX STX CDN ETX Makes the drop frame mode setting valid STX CHM m ETX STX CHM ETX Sets 12 24 hour mode for the CTL display STX CLP data ETX STX CLP ETX Presets the CTL counter data same as CCP STX CRN m ETX STX CRN ETX Sets the signal to be regenerated when TCG is in regeneration mode STX CRR ETX STX CRR ETX Uses the TCG in the REC RUN mode STX CRT ETX STX CRT ETX Resets the CTL counter data STX CTC ETX STX CTC ETX Sets the mode in which time code data is to be used for the counter value STX CTF ETX STX CTF ETX Uses the TCG in the FREE RUN mode STX CTL ETX STX CTL ETX Sets the mode in which CTL data is to be used for the counter value STX CTM m ETX STX CTM ETX Sets the TCG operation mode STX CTP ETX STX CTP ETX Uses the TCG in the preset mode STX CTR ETX STX CTR ETX Uses the TCG in the regeneration mode STX CTS data ETX STX CTS ETX Presets the TCG data STX CUS data ETX STX CUS ETX Presets the user s bit data STX CVP data ETX STX CVP ETX Specifies the line wher
76. l command is being processed STX SMM m ETX Parameters m S MEMORY STOP O REPEAT ONE TIME A CONTINUE F OFF STX SMM ETX Sets the memory mode lt Note gt This command is ignored while a search control command is being processed 66 RS 232C E Search control commands Sends data of computer STX SMP data ETX Parameters data pww ghmmssff e When the counter value is to be stored in the memory p BEGIN point E END point ww LC CTL data reference SC TC data reference ghmmssff is omitted e When the parameter value for which the CTL data serves as the reference is to be stored in the memory p BEGIN point E END point ww LP CTL data reference g Blank With a positive value sign With a negative value h 0 9 Hours mm 00 59 Minutes ss 00 59 Seconds ff 00 29 Frames e When the parameter value for which the TC data serves as the reference is to be stored in the memory p BEGIN point E END point ww SP TC data reference gh 00 23 Hours mm 00 59 Minutes ss 00 59 Seconds ff 00 29 Frames e When the designated position is not to be entered data BN No entry of BEGIN point EN No entry of END point Return data from VTR STX SMP ETX Description of command Sets the repeat position When the BEGIN point and END point have been designated in different modes they are converted inside the
77. layed 0003 T amp S amp R 3 The time operation mode and remaining tape amount are displayed 002 H POS 0000 0 For setting the horizontal position of the superimposed characters 0001 1 10 steps 0003 4 0007 9 003 CHARA V POS 0000 0 For setting the vertical position of the superimposed characters 0001 1 23 steps 0003 3 0007 22 004 CHARA TYPE For selecting the type of characters for the superimposed and menu displays 0000 WHITE 0 White characters on a black background 0001 W OUT 1 White characters with black outlines The underlining denotes the factory mode setting lt Note gt If the DATA button or DATA button is pressed with the MODE button held down when the CHARA H POS and CHARA V POS items are being set the counter display appears temporarily and the positions can be set while the actual status is monitored 28 Setup Menus OPERATION menu Item Setting Superimposed Superimposed Description of setting No No s display display 100 LOCAL ENABLE For selecting the switches which can be operated on the front panel in the REMOTE mode 0000 DIS 0 None of the switches can be operated 0001 ST amp EJ 1 Only the STOP switch and EJECT switch can be operated 101 TAPE TIMER For selecting the CTL counter display 0000 12H 0 12 hour display 0001 24H 1 24 hour display 102 S F R EE SEL For selecting the EE or VV output in the STOP FF or RE
78. lder the top panel B Avoid operating or leaving the unit near strong magnetic Bi Cassette tape can be used only for one side one fields Be especially careful of large audio speakers direction recording Two way or two track recordings E Avoid operating or storing the unit in an excessively hot cannot be made cold or damp environment as this may result in Cassette tape can be used for either Color or Black amp damage both to the recorder and to the tape White recording E Do not spray any cleaner or wax directly on the unit mDo not attempt to disassemble the recorder E f the unit is not going to be used for a length of time There are no user serviceable parts inside protect it from dirt and dust E If any liquid spills inside the recorder have the recorder Do not leave a cassette in the recorder when not in use examined for possible damage Do not block the ventilation slots of the unit Refer any needed servicing to authorized service personnel Contents Introduction 4 uo 4 Parts and Their Functions 5 Pront Panel sess voe d gem dae eee dade eee 5 Connector panel 8 roc AAP O AT 10 11 Turning on the power inserting a cassette 11 STOP mode a ca basa a Gear eee 12 Recording 13 Pause recording frame to frame continuity 14 Playback AA 14 Cue rev
79. me code appears on the display UB The user s bit appears on the display e Interpolation is provided by the CTL signal if the time code cannot be read 3 Press the PLAY button Playback is commenced and the time code appears on the display When ON has been selected as the SUPER setup menu item setting the time code value will be superimposed onto the video signals which are output from the MONITOR OUT connector See page 28 Notes e The colon between the seconds and frames changes to a period when a drop frame time code is read e Interpolation is automatically provided by the CTL signal if the time code signal is missing The display appearing at this time will be as shown below TR 00 07 04 24 The colon between the seconds and frames changes to a period in the case of a drop frame x appears here when the time code signal is missing Superimpose only 20 Superimposed Screens When the unit s MONITOR OUT connector has been connected to a TV monitor the control signals time codes etc are displayed on the TV monitor screen as abbreviations The display can be switched ON or OFF using the setup menu item No 000 setting See page 28 TV monitor No display Normally no display S Appears with FAN STOP L Appears with LOW RF N Appears with NO RF unu s 4 44 48 Abbreviation CTL control signal TCR time code playback value UBR user s bit playback value RE
80. n When this button is pressed the tape is fast forwarded and the playback pictures can be monitored if TAPE has been selected as the S F R EE SEL setup menu item setting PLAY button When this button commenced Recording is commenced when it is pressed together with the REC button PAUSE STILL button When this button is pressed during recording recording is stopped temporarily When it is pressed again recording is resumed When this button is pressed during playback the still picture mode is established When it is pressed again playback is resumed REC button Recording is commenced when this button is pressed together with the PLAY button When it is pressed during playback or in the STOP mode or standby OFF mode the REC CHECK mode is established See page 15 is pressed playback is REMOTE connector When the remote control AG A11 is plugged into this connector the unit can be operated at a distance using the controls on the remote control instead of the unit s function buttons Keep the LOCAL MENU REMOTE switch at the REMOTE position RESET COUNTER AG A11 COUNTER button This button is used to switch the counter display CTL Set here to display the tape timer control signal TC Set here to display the time code UB Set here to display the user s bit Remaining tape Set here to display the amount of remaining tape RESET button
81. n the window panes of heated rooms It forms in the unit when the unit or tape is moved to a location with a significant difference in temperature or humidity It also forms when the unit has been moved To a very humid location filled with steam or a room immediately after it has been heated up Suddenly from an air conditioned environment to a place with high temperature and humidity levels When moving the unit to these types of locations do not turn on the power immediately but leave the unit standing and wait for about 10 minutes If condensation has formed inside the unit an error message d lights up on the counter display and the cassette tape is automatically ejected Leave the power on and wait until the error message is cleared Maintenance Before proceeding with maintenance set the power switch to the OFF position and disconnect the unit from the power outlet always remember to take hold of the molded part of the power plug when doing this Use a soft cloth to clean the cabinet In the case of stubborn dirt dilute some kitchen detergent soak a cloth in the solution wring it out well and now use it for cleaning After wiping up the dirt remove any remaining moisture with a dry cloth Do not use paint thinners or benzine 76 Specifications GENERAL Supply voltage Power consumption 56 W Ambient operating temperature 41 F to 104 F 5 C to 40 Ambient operating humidity 35 to
82. ommand from the computer was received properly 1 If the communication was error free the VTR returns the ACK Acknowledge data ACK 06H 2 If there was a problem in communication the VTR returns the data starting with NAK Negative Acknowledge If the VTR was in the process of sending the data when the computer sent its command the VTR returns NAK after it completes the sending of the data The VTR now destroys all the received data with errors O 15H XX Contents of O 1 31H Parity Error 3 33H Framing Error 4 34H Over Run Error 2 Next after ACK is returned when the communication was error free the data is returned in the following format by the operation of the VTR 1 The format of the response return data in cases where commands from the computer were properly received by the VTR is as follows STX data ETX 02H XX XX 03H example Send command Return data Receive data STX ETX ACK STX OEJ ETX STX QCD ETX ACK STX CD 0000000000 ETX 40 2 If there were errors in the data or any problems in the VTR a description of the reason why the data was not received is returned in the following format ST E R O O ETX 02H 45H 52H 30H 30H XX 03H e Contents of O 1 31H A command which is not supported or a command execution error 2 82H Erroneous parameter with the wrong data code 3 33H Receive buffer overflow error
83. p frame preset value has been set while the drop frame mode is established 00 01 00 00 00 00 59 28 00 01 00 01 00 00 59 29 lt Note gt This command is ignored while a search control command is being processed or while the tape is being ejected STX CRN m ETX STX CRN ETX Sets the signal to be regenerated when the TCG time code Parameters generator is set to the regeneration mode m 0 TC amp UB lt Note gt 1 TC This command is ignored while a search control command 2 UB is being processed STX CRR ETX STX CRR ETX Uses the TCG in the REC RUN mode The TCG counts up during recording The default value can be set using the CTS command lt Note gt This command is ignored while a search control command is being processed during recording and in the INSERT mode STX CRT ETX STX CTC ETX STX CRT ETX STX CTC ETX Resets the CTL counter data lt Note gt This command is ignored while a search control command is being processed Uses the reference data for searching and for the display mode of the counter display as the time code data lt Note gt This command is ignored while a search control command is being processed STX CTF ETX STX CTF ETX Uses the TCG in the FREE RUN mode The TCG continues to count up at all times regardless of the mode The default value can be set using the CTS command The TCG starts counting up upon completion of
84. pletion of the When CTL data is to be used search as the reference If the designated position is an illegal position the target w L CTL data reference position does not exist error code ER122 will be returned g Blank With a positive value from the VTR which is then set to the STOP mode sign With a negative value When the OSP STOP command or OEJ tape EJECT h 0 9 Hours command is issued during operation error code ER123 is mm 00 59 Minutes returned from the VTR 55 00 59 Seconds If the VTR s operation mode has been changed by ff 00 29 Frames operating the controls on its front panel error code ER121 When TC data is to be used as will be returned from the VTR the reference If the tape end position is reached during operation error w 5 data reference code ER120 will be returned from the VTR gh 00 23 Hours When data differing from the data used as the reference mm 00 59 Minutes has been sent error code ER001 will be returned from the 55 00 59 Seconds VTR ff 00 29 Frames lt Note gt This command is ignored while a search control command is being processed and in any of the following modes EJECT REC REC PAUSE INSERT INSERT PAUSE STX SUB data ETX STX SUB ETX Searches the start position of the user s bit which was Parameters designated by the parameter data uuuuuuuu d The STILL mode is established upon completion of the u 0 F User s bit value
85. position Notes e The picture quality will deteriorate when the same tape is repeatedly played back over and over again As a general guideline replace the tape with a new one after about 100 repeat playback operations e When repeat playback is to be initiated using a consumer use tape the unit will not operate even if CONT has been selected as the setup menu item No 111 MEMORY MODE setting See page 29 17 Time Codes and User s Bit Time codes Time codes are used when recording time code signals generated by the time code generator on the tape reading out their values with the time code reader and displaying the absolute positions of the tape in increments of hours minutes seconds and frames The time codes are written in the sub code area data area of the helical track For this reason they can be read at any playback speed from the stop mode to slow motion playback or high speed playback The time code value is indicated on the display or superimposed TCR 00 07 04 24 t Hours Minutes Seconds Frames User s bit The user s bit is the 32 bit 8 digit data frame in the time code signal which is made available to users It can record operator numbers etc The characters which can be used for the user s bit are Oto and ABCDEF 18 Time Codes and User s Bit Setting the time code I Set the unit to the menu mode by setting the LOCAL MENU REMOTE switch to the MENU position 2 Select the
86. r MENU DOWN button is pressed again while holding down the MODE button the HOURS METER display is restored Set the LOCAL MENU REMOTE switch to the LOCAL or REMOTE position The normal mode is now restored Setup Menus SYSTEM menu Item Setting N Superimposed Superimposed Description of setting No s display display 00 SYSTEMH 0000 128 For adjusting the horizontal phase This item enables the phase to be varied by up to 1 5 0255 127 01 SC COARSE 0000 0 For coarsely adjusting the subcarrier phase 0001 90 This item enables the phase to be varied by selecting one of 4 positions at 0002 180 90 degree increments 0003 270 02 SC FINE 0000 128 For finely adjusting the subcarrier phase This item enables the phase to be varied by up to 90 degrees i By using this item in tandem with SC COARSE any setting up to 360 degrees can be achieved 0255 127 03 SCH COARSE 0000 0 For coarsely adjusting the SCH Sub Carrier to Horizontal phase 0001 90 This item enables the phase to be varied by selecting one of 4 positions at 0002 180 90 degree increments 0003 270 04 SCH FINE 0000 128 For finely adjusting the SCH Sub Carrier to Horizontal phase i This item enables the phase to be varied by up to 90 degrees By using this item in tandem with SCH COARSE any setting up to 360 degrees can be achieved 0255 127 05 VIDEO LEVEL 0000 128 For setting
87. re any processing can be performed by the system control microcomputer inside the VTR Therefore leave an interval of at least 150 ms before sending a command from the computer 73 Error Messages When a problem has occurred in the unit one of the following error messages will appear on the tape counter Error No Description Error No Description sf Condensation dew has formed E 51 The FG signal rotational speed signal is not output from the capstan motor Appears when the servo fails to lock for 3 or more seconds E 52 The capstan motor speed is abnormally high E 00 When T amp S amp R is selected as the setup menu item _ 001 setting SERVO NOT LOCKED is E 53 The capstan motor speed is abnormally low displayed on the third line line where the remaining _ tape amount is indicated of the monitor screen EI The supply S reel motor is locked Appears when there is no head output for one or E 62 The take up T reel motor is locked more seconds due to clogging etc 1 L is displayed on the first line counter line of the E 63 The supply reel motor speed is abnormally high E 01 monitor screen _ When T amp S amp R is selected as the setup menu item E 64 The take up reel motor speed is abnormally low No 001 setting LOW Rr b displayed thira E 65 Abnormal tension has been detected line line where
88. rs If the tape end position is reached during operation error mm 00 59 Minutes code ER120 will be returned from the VTR 55 00 59 Seconds When data differing from the data used as the reference ff 00 29 Frames has been sent error code ER001 will be returned from the VTR lt Note gt This command is ignored while a search control command is being processed and in any of the following modes EJECT REC REC PAUSE INSERT INSERT PAUSE 65 RS 232C E Search control commands Sends data of computer STX SMI data ETX Parameters data wwghmmssff e When the counter value is to be stored in the memory ww LC CTL data reference SC TC data reference ghmmssff is omitted e When the parameter value for which the CTL data serves as the reference is to be stored in the memory ww LP CTL data reference g Blank With a positive value sign With a negative value h 0 9 Hours mm 00 59 Minutes 55 00 59 Seconds ff2 00 29 Frames e When the parameter value for which the TC data serves as the reference is to be stored in the memory ww SP TC data reference gh 00 23 Hours mm 00 59 Minutes 55 00 59 Seconds ff2 00 29 Frames Return data from VTR STX SMI ETX Description of command Stores the counter value and parameter value in the memory at the time when this command is received lt Note gt This command is ignored while a search contro
89. sory consumer use cassette tapes shot using a consumer use digital camera can be played back on this unit The LP mode is not supported Time codes The unit comes with a built in time code generator TCG time code reader TCR Repeat playback Any section on a tape can be played back repeatedly for an unlimited number of times or one time only Menu driven setup The unit s settings are performed using an interactive system while viewing the menus on the TV monitor screen Remote control The unit can be operated from distances up to 5 meters away when the AG A11 remote control optional accessory is connected Parts and Their Functions Front panel Counter display 66000 o REC INA REMOTE WIDE DV CO d mm mm mm dB 30 25 20 16 12 8 4 0 CTL gam a cm cm _ Es M SE 0190 060 000010901 00 1 cH 1 0000000000000 C CONG ev ete gp ege gp eg 00 027 CH 2 0000000000000000 HOURS MINUTES SECONDS FRAMES ON El CAI Digital Video Cassette Recorder INPUT SELECT S VIDEO LINE 5 OPTION AUDIO REC LEVEL BEGIN END CH 1 AUDIO OUT CH2 ELECT RESET COUNTER eni lt REW STOP FF PLAY PAUSE STILL REC E MODE DOWN IMENU UP SET LL REMOTE O p Parts and Their Functions Front panel POWER switch When the ON side is pressed power is supplied to the unit and the counter display is illuminated
90. t and end at the end of the tape which serves as the END point e When the MODE button REW button is pressed instead of the SET button upon completion of the settings the time code setting will be canceled 16 Operation Setting the BEGIN and END points Front panel I Set the unit to the local mode by setting the LOCAL MENU REMOTE switch to the LOCAL position 2 When the BEGIN or END button on the front panel is pressed the current position is set as the BEGIN or END point Displaying the BEGIN and END points Set the unit to the remote mode by setting the LOCAL MENU REMOTE switch to the REMOTE position 2 When the BEGIN or END button on the front panel is pressed the BEGIN or END point is displayed while the button is held down The settings are not changed Setting the repeat playback mode I Set the unit to the menu mode by setting the LOCAL MENU REMOTE switch to the MENU position 2 Select the MEMORY MODE setup menu item and select the repeat playback mode See page 29 Setting Operation OFF Normal operation M STOP The tape stops near the BEGIN point when it is fast forwarded or rewound When the tape playback reaches the END point the tape is rewound to the BEGIN point where it stops REPT1 When the tape playback reaches the END point the tape is rewound to the BEGIN point and playback is repeated CONT 3 Set the LOCAL MENU REMOTE switch to the LOCAL or REMOTE
91. the video level This item enables the video level to be varied by up to 3 dB 012 0 0255 127 06 7 SET UP LEVEL 0000 128 For setting the setup amount This item enables the setup amount be varied by up to 10 IRE 012 0 0255 127 07 HUE 0000 128 For setting the hue This item enables the hue be varied by up to 25 degrees 012 0 0255 127 08 CHROMA LEVEL 0000 128 For setting the chroma level This item enables the chroma level to be varied by up to 3 dB 012 0 0255 127 The underlining denotes the factory mode setting lt Notes gt Item numbers 05 06 07 and 08 are initialized only when ALL has been selected by the initialization operation e The setting items are not initialized by the regular menu reset operation The unit is shipped with the settings already adjusted 27 Setup Menus BASIC menu Item Setting Superimposed Superimposed Description of setting No No display display 000 SUPER For setting whether to show the superimposed display from the MONITOR OUT connector 0000 OFF 0 The superimposed display is not shown 0001 ON The superimposed displayed is shown 001 DISPLAY SEL For setting what is to be shown by the superimposed display from the MONITOR OUT connector 0000 TIME 0 Only the time is displayed 0001 T amp STAM The time and operation mode are displayed 0002 T amp R 2 The time and remaining tape amount are disp
92. this connector AUDIO 2 OUT connectors The analog audio signals are output from this connector RS 232C connector Editing operations can be conducted speedily and efficiently by connecting the RS 232C remote control AJ A250 available as an optional accessory to this connector Various operations can be performed from a computer by using the RS 232C cable which is available as an optional accessory vxo iig ur RS 232C d go connector Operation Turning on the power inserting a cassette Before proceeding to operate the unit make sure that the unit has been connected properly I Turn on the unit s power 2 Insert the cassette tape Insert it at the prescribed position without forcing it in any way 3 Check that the STOP lamp is lighted When the tape is inserted the cylinder starts rotating automatically the tape is loaded and the STOP mode is established lt Note gt It is possible to change the mode when a tape is inserted using the settings in Item No 104 TAPE IN of the Setup menu See page 29 I 2 mem LDVCPRO Digital Video Cassette Recorder INPUT SELECT S VIDEO LINE a OPTION AUDIO REC LEVEL BEGIN END CH 1 01 AUDIO OUT CH 2 SELECT RESET COUNTER MH mi 4 REW STOP FF PLAY PAUSE STILL R
93. timer setting STX QVI ETX STX Vim ETX Queries the INPUT SELECT switch position STX QVM ETX STX VMDm ETX Queries the video mode setting e Communication control commands Sends data of computer Return data from VTR Description of command STX RAN ETX STX RAN ETX Makes the ACK Acknowledge code return function valid STX RAF ETX STX RAF ETX Cancels the ACK Acknowledge code return function STX RCK ETX STX RCK ETX Checks the communication line STX RSE m ETX STX RSE ETX Sets the search end mode 45 RS 232C e Searches control commands Sends data of computer Return data from VTR Description of command STX SCP data ETX STX SCP ETX Searches the counter value and play STX SCS data ETX STX SCS ETX Searches the counter value and sets to still picture same as SRS STX SMI data ETX STX SMI ETX Sets the memory search data STX SMM m ETX STX SMM ETX Sets the memory mode STX SMP data ETX STX SMS ETX STX SMP ETX STX SMS ETX Specifies the repeat position Searches the memory data STX SPT data ETX STX SPT ETX Plays the tape back to the designated position same as OPT STX SRS data ETX STX SRS ETX Searches the counter value and sets to still picture same as

Panasonic AJ-D250P DVR User Manual

Contents

Download Pdf Manuals

Related Search

Related Contents