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Page 1: Operating Instructions
Digital Video Cassette Recorder Operating Instructions... - Page 2 IMPORTANT “Unauthorized recording of copyrighted televi- sion programs, video tapes and other materials may infringe the right of copyright owners and be contrary to copyright laws.” CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Contents General and Features ...4 Controls and their functions ...6 • Front panel ... 6 • Front panel top section ... 6 • Front panel center section ...8 • Front panel bottom section ... 14 • Connector area ... 16 Connections •... -
Page 4: General And Features
General and Features This unit is a digital video cassette recorder which uses 1/4-inch tapes. It incorporates digital compression technology so that the deterioration in picture quality and sound quality resulting from dubbing is significantly minimized compared with existing analog systems. - Page 5 Features (continued) Recording and playing back V blanking data In addition to closed caption and VITC, up to 28 lines of the character data per frame in the V blanking period can be recorded and played back. <Note> There is some limitation to the number of lines in which signals can be recorded. Time codes This unit comes with a built-in time code generator (TCG)/time code reader (TCR).
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Page 6: Controls And Their Functions
Controls and their functions Controls and their functions Front panel POWER METER FULL/FINE MONITOR SELECT LEVEL HEADPHONES PULL PULL FOR VARIABLE OPEN <Front Panel Top Section> q POWER switch When the ON side is pressed, the power is switched on, and the audio level and video level meters, counter display and INPUT SELECT display light up. - Page 7 <Front Panel Top Section> e INPUT SELECT display The characters corresponding to the selected input signal light. When, with the exception of analog signals, the selected input signals are not available, the display flashes to alert the user. <Video> Y PB PR: CMPST: SDTI (V&A): Compressed data, serial and digital video and audio signals (option) SDI:...
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Page 8: Front Panel Center Section
Controls and their functions <Front Panel Center Section> i PLAY button Playback commences when this button is pressed. Recording commences when the button is pressed together with the REC button; manual editing commences when it is pressed together with the EDIT button during playback. Pressing only the PLAY button during manual editing will cut out the editing and establish the playback mode. - Page 9 <Front Panel Center Section> !6 STAND BY button When this is pressed, the same tension as in the regular stop mode is applied to the tape, and while the head drum continues to rotate, the button’s lamp lights to indicate that the standby ON mode is established.
- Page 10 Controls and their functions <Front Panel Center Section> @2 REMOTE/LOCAL switch This switch is set when the unit is to be controlled from an external source using the REMOTE connector, RS-232C connector or parallel connector. REMOTE: Set to this position when controlling the unit by a device connected using the LOCAL: @3 REMOTE lamp This lights when the REMOTE/LOCAL switch has been set to the REMOTE position.
- Page 11 <Front Panel Center Section> @9 PREROLL button This is used for feeding and cueing the tape for manual editing. When it is pressed, the tape travels to the preroll point where it stops. The preroll time can be set on the setup menu No. 000 (P-ROLL TIME). When this button is pressed while the IN or OUT button is held down, the tape can be cued to the IN or OUT point entered.
- Page 12 Controls and their functions <Front Panel Center Section> #7 Time code buttons These are used to set the TC or UB value. SHIFT: When setting the TC or UB value, first press this button to stop the data running. Change the digit now flashing on the display. Each time the button is pressed, the flashing moves to the right by one digit, and when it reaches the right-most digit, it returns to the left-most digit.
- Page 13 <Front Panel Center Section> $6 Volume control This is used to adjust the headphones volume and the monitor output volume. Whether the headphones output and monitor output volumes are to be linked or kept separate can be set on the setup menu No. 708 (MONI OUT). (Note that the headphones output volume is normally linked.) When the volumes are kept separate, the monitor output is set to the unity value (preset value).
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Page 14: Front Panel Bottom Section
Controls and their functions <Front Panel Bottom Section> $9 ENCODER CONTROL switch This selects whether the adjustments to the video output signals are to be performed by the unit or by an external encoder/remote controller. REMOTE: The adjustments to the video output signals are performed by the external LOCAL: %0 VIDEO LEVEL control and switch When the ENCODER CONTROL switch is at LOCAL, the video level can be adjusted. - Page 15 <Front Panel Bottom Section> %7 REC INHIBIT switch This selects whether to enable or inhibit the recording on the cassette tape. The recording on the cassette tape is inhibited. The REC INHIBIT lamp on the front panel now lights. OFF: The recording on the cassette tape is enabled provided that the cassette’s accidental erasure prevention mechanism has been set to the recording enable position.
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Page 16: Connector Area
Controls and their functions Controls and their functions Connector area ~AC IN SIGNAL ANALOG INPUT VIDEO AUDIO TIME CODE CUE IN REF VIDEO OUTPUT AUDIO VIDEO MONITOR TIME CODE CUE OUT – 16 – REMOTE REMOTE IN/OUT REMOTE OUT ENCODER REMOTE RS-232C DIGITAL CH 1/2... - Page 17 <Connector area> q AC IN connector This is for connecting the unit to the power outlet using the power cord provided. w SIGNAL GND terminal This terminal is connected to the signa unit which is connected to the unit in order to reduce noise.
- Page 18 Controls and their functions <Connector area> !5 ANALOG COMPONENT VIDEO OUT connector The analog component video signal is output from this connector. !6 ANALOG COMPOSITE VIDEO OUT connectors The analog composite video signals are output from these connectors. The video signal with signals superimposed on it can be output from the VIDEO OUT3 connector.
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Page 19: Connections
Connections Connections when one unit is used Set the CONTROL switch on the front panel to LOCAL. Analog audio input connectors SIGNAL Analog audio output connectors Analog video input (component) connectors Reference input connectors ANALOG INPUT VIDEO AUDIO TIME CODE CUE IN REF VIDEO ENCODER REMOTE... -
Page 20: Connections When 2 Units Are Used (Deck To Deck)
Connections Connections when 2 units are used (deck to deck) Source machine: Set the CONTROL switch on the front panel to REMOTE. Recorder: Reference Signal generator Source machine ANALOG INPUT AUDIO TIME CODE CUE IN OUTPUT AUDIO VIDEO ~AC IN MONITOR TIME CODE CUE OUT... -
Page 21: Connections With Editing Controller
Connections Connections with editing controller AV monitor Video monitor signals Audio monitor signals Editing controller To REMOTE IN/OUT connector Source machine AV monitor Recorder To REMOTE IN/OUT connector AV switcher Remote To REMOTE IN/OUT connector Reference signal – 21 – AV monitor Reference signal generator... -
Page 22: Connections For Adjusting Video Output (Encoder Output) Signals
Connections Connections for adjusting video output (encoder output) signals Player 1 (source machine 1) (BB) VIDEO IN VIDEO 1 REF (BB) P1 IN REF IN Switcher Supply the external reference signal from a sync signal generator to the units. Use the composite connectors for the video signals. -
Page 23: Tapes
Only playback is possible using the optional cassette adaptor. However, please note that long-play cassette tapes (80-minute standard/ 120-minute LP mode) cannot be used. Use of Panasonic consumer DV cassette tapes is recommended. Note that inserting a cassette tape without using the cassette adaptor can damage the unit. -
Page 24: Switching On The Power/Inserting The Cassette
Switching on the power/inserting the cassette Before starting to operate the unit, check whether the equipment has been connected properly. Turn on the power. Check that the AUTO OFF lamp is off. When condensation has formed or some other trouble has occurred, the AUTO OFF lamp lights, and all operations are disabled. -
Page 25: Stop/Stand By Mode
STOP/STAND BY mode When the STOP button is pressed, the unit goes into the stop mode. The STOP lamp lights and the tape stops traveling. • In order to protect the tape, the unit goes into the standby OFF mode after the time set by setup menu No. -
Page 26: Recording
Recording Set the accidental erasure prevention tab on the cassette tape to the “recording” position and insert the tape. Press the STOP button to place the unit in the stop mode. Set the TAPE/EE switch to EE. EE images now appear on the TV monitor. Check that the REC INHIBIT lamp is off. -
Page 27: Playback
Playback Insert the cassette tape, and place the unit in the stop mode. Press the PLAY button. Regular playback is now commenced. Adjust the audio playback level. Pull out the audio level controls and turn them clockwise or counterclockwise to adjust the levels. -
Page 28: Jog/Shuttle
Jog/shuttle Jog mode Push the search dial to the “in” position. Be sure that the JOG lamp lights. Rotate the search dial. The dial’s clickstops are cleared, and the tape is played back at the speed corresponding to the speed at which the dial is turned. The maximum speed can be selected using the setup menu No. -
Page 29: Manual Editing
Manual editing Select the editing mode. ASSEMBLE: For assemble editing. INSERT: Select the editing channel. In the case of insert editing, press the channel button corresponding to the signals to be edited, and check that its lamp is on. Press the PLAY button. Search for the position where the editing is to be commenced (IN point) while viewing the TV monitor, and press the PLAY and EDIT buttons together at the IN point. -
Page 30: Preroll
Preroll Press the PREROLL button. The VTR now performs the preroll operation. • When the edit IN point has been entered, the tape is rewound from the edit IN point for the duration set by setting menu “000,” and the unit then goes into the stop mode. •... -
Page 31: Automatic Editing
Automatic editing (deck to deck) Editing refers to the job of using a prerecorded tape to produce a complete recording by joining together separate cuts and deleting unnecessary parts. The basic steps taken for editing are as follows. Set the CONTROL switch to REMOTE on the player and to LOCAL on the recorder. Select the editing mode. -
Page 32: Switch Settings And Adjustments
Automatic editing (deck to deck) Switch settings and adjustments When the unit is used as the recorder: Set the POWER switch to ON. POWER METER FULL/FINE MONITOR SELECT LEVEL HEADPHONES PULL OPEN When the unit is used as the player: Set the POWER switch to ON. -
Page 33: Selecting The Editing Mode
Selecting the editing mode Select the editing mode. For assemble editing, press the ASSEMBLE button. For insert editing, press the INSERT button. ASSEMBLE: The assemble editing mode (in which cuts are joined together) is INSERT: Select the editing channel. With assemble editing, the ASSEMBLE lamp lights. With insert editing, press the button of the channel whose signals are to be edited and lights its lamp. -
Page 34: Entering The Edit Points
Automatic editing (deck to deck) Entering the edit points Search for the edit IN point by performing the jog or shuttle operation. Establish the still picture mode at the desired position. Refer to page 28 for details on the jog/shuttle operations. Press the SET button while holding down the IN button. -
Page 35: Checking The Edit Points
Checking the edit points Press the IN (or OUT) button to check the edit point. The value of the entered edit point appears on the display. Press the PREROLL button while holding down the IN (or OUT) button to check the image at the edit point. -
Page 36: Modifying The Edit Points
Automatic editing (deck to deck) Modifying the edit points Re-entering the edit points Search for the new edit point by performing the jog or shuttle operation, and press the IN (or OUT) and SET buttons together to re-enter the edit point. Modifying the edit point in frame units (trim function) Press the TRIM button while holding down the IN (or OUT) button. -
Page 37: Preview
Preview After the edit points have been entered, press the PREVIEW button. Normal preview is now performed. <Notes> • If the edit IN point has not been entered, the position where the PREVIEW button was pressed will be entered at the edit IN point. •... -
Page 38: Executing Automatic Editing
Automatic editing (deck to deck) Executing automatic editing Press the AUTO EDIT button. Automatic editing is now performed. • To stop the editing at any time, press the STOP button. • When the edit OUT point is reached, the unit goes into the stop mode after postrolling. Postroll With assemble editing, editing continues for approx. -
Page 39: Review
Review Upon completion of the editing, press the REVIEW button. The review is started in the recorder. • To stop the review at any time, press the STOP button. • When the edit OUT point is reached, the unit goes into the stop mode after postrolling. POWER METER FULL/FINE... -
Page 40: Split Editing
Split editing Split editing refers to editing where the editing channels are switched while insert editing is in progress. Perform insert editing. Switch the editing channel. When, for instance, sound from AUDIO CH2 is to be additionally inserted during video channel insert editing: Press the AUDIO CH2 button during video channel editing. -
Page 41: Audio Split Editing
Audio split editing The video edit points and audio edit points can be entered separately, and they can be offset from each other and edited. Audio edit points can be entered, deleted and revised only when the insert editing mode has been selected. - Page 42 Audio split editing Displaying the audio split edit points The edit points are displayed on the front panel as shown below. (The figure shows an audio IN point.) Operations Video IN point: Video OUT point: Press the OUT button. Audio IN point: Audio OUT point: Press the A OUT button.
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Page 43: Voice-Over Facility (Internal)
Voice-over facility (internal) Operating procedure 1 Microphone Select INT_VO as the setup menu No. 322 (AUD MEM MODE) setting. Select the same setting for the channel (CH1 or CH2) on which the sound is to be recorded and for the setup menu No. 323 (AUD MEM CH) channel. Insert the cassette tape for which the voice-over editing is to be performed. - Page 44 Voice-over facility (internal) Operating procedure 2 Select INT_VO as the setup menu No. 322 (AUD MEM MODE) setting. Select the same setting for the channel (CH1 or CH2) on which the sound is to be recorded and for the setup menu No. 323 (AUD MEM CH) channel. Insert the cassette tape for which the voice-over editing is to be performed.
- Page 45 For operation with an editing controller (AG-A850) Microphone Select INT_VO as the setup menu No. 322 (AUD MEM MODE) setting. Select the same setting for the channel (CH1 or CH2) on which the sound is to be recorded and for the setup menu No. 323 (AUD MEM CH) channel. Insert the cassette tape for which the voice-over editing is to be performed into the VTR.
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Page 46: Audio Cross Channel Editing (Internal)
Audio cross channel editing Example: To record cross-faded audio signals onto CH2 Connections REMOTE IN/OUT PLAYER AJ-D850A Fig. 1 Fig. 2 Select INT_X as the setup menu No. 322 (AUD MEM MODE) setting. Select CH2 as the setup menu No. 323 (AUD MEM CH) setting. Select the audio CH1 and CH2 in the insert editing. - Page 47 Enter the edit points of the first event on the player’s tape. Enter the edit points of the first event on the recorder’s tape. Operate the mixer in such a way that the player’s audio output signals are output from the mixer’s CH1 OUT and CH2 OUT connectors.
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Page 48: Blanking Data Recording/Playback
V blanking data recording/playback Additional line recording/playback function • Select the mode for recording signals in additional lines using setup menu item No. 800 (ADD LINE). Off: No signals are recorded in additional lines. YC422: The input signals are recorded in 1 line in the 422 mode. YC411: The input signals are recorded in 1 line in the 411 mode. -
Page 49: Video Output (Encoder Output) Signal Adjustments
Video output (encoder output) signal adjustments After this system has been connected, the video output signal (ENCODER OUT) must be adjusted if AB roll editing (editing using two source machines) using an editor, for instance, is to be error-free and accurate. (This adjustment must be repeated when one of the connecting cables has been replaced and whenever the connections are changed.) The adjustment procedure using this unit is outlined below. -
Page 50: Setup (Default Settings)
Setup (default settings) The unit’s major settings are performed by making selections on menus. The setting menus appear on the TV monitor when the TV monitor and VIDEO OUT 3 connector in the unit’s connector area are hooked up. Changing the settings Press the MENU button. -
Page 51: Setup Menus
Setup menus This unit can store up to 5 user files (user 1 to user 5) containing different menu settings, and these files can be selected and used. Changing the file Press the MENU button. Hold down the STAND BY button and press the FF button to switch to the next user file. Hold down the STAND BY button and press the REW button to switch to the previous user file. - Page 52 Setup menus Lock mode can be set to protect the settings in the system files and user files (USER2 – USER5). Settings can no longer be changed when this mode is set. To set and release the lock mode for the system files and user files use setup item No. 30 (MENU LOCK) and setup menu item No.
- Page 53 The contents of the USER2 – USER5 files can be copied (loaded) into the USER1 file. In addition, the contents of the USER1 file can be copied (saved) to the USER2 – USER5 files. Load or save USER1 Load or save Load or save Load or save Loading a user file...
- Page 54 Setup menus Saving a user file Press the MENU button. While holding down the STAND BY button, press the REW or FF button, and select USER1. Turn the search dial and move the cursor ( A01 (SAVE). While holding down the search button, turn the search dial and select the user file into which the USER1 contents are to be saved.
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Page 55: System Menu
SYSTEM menu <SYSTEM> Item Superimposed display SYS SC SYS H VIDEO PHASE COARSE YC FINE COARSE SCH FINE OUT LV OUT LV The underline on the setting item denotes the initial setting. Setting Superimposed display 0000 –127 System phase adjustment: Total variable range: more 0127 –: Advanced... - Page 56 Setup menus SYSTEM menu <SYSTEM> Item Superimposed display AV PHASE SYS H RANGE SYS H OFFSET MENU LOCK The underline on the setting item denotes the initial setting. (continued) Setting Superimposed display 0000 –128 This adjusts the audio output phase with respect to the video output: 20.8 s steps 0128 –: The audio output phase is advanced with respect to the...
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Page 57: User Menu
USER menu <BASIC> Item Superimposed display P-ROLL TIME CHARA H-POS CHARA V-POS DISPLAY The underline on the setting item denotes the initial setting. Setting Superimposed display 0000 This sets the preroll time which can be set from 0 to 15 seconds in 1-second increments. -
Page 58: Basic Menu
Setup menus USER menu <BASIC> (continued) Item Superimposed display LOCAL TAPE TIMER SUPER CHARA TYPE REMAIN SETUP NUMBER MONI CONTROL The underline on the setting item denotes the initial setting. Setting Superimposed display 0000 This selects the buttons which can be operated on the front panel when the REMOTE/LOCAL switch has been set to 0001 ST&EJ... - Page 59 USER menu <OPERATION> Item Superimposed display SEARCH SHTL MAX FF. REW AUDIO MUTE ALARM AUTO EE PLAY DELAY The underline on the setting item denotes the initial setting. Setting Superimposed display 0000 DIAL This selects the direct search dial operation. 0: For direct search dial operations.
- Page 60 Setup menus USER menu <OPERATION> Item Superimposed display FORMAT AUTO REW MEMORY STOP The underline on the setting item denotes the initial setting. Memory stop function z When the FF button is pressed, the VTR performs the regular fast forward operation since the zero point is not located in the direction of operation.
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Page 61: Operation Menu
USER menu <OPERATION> Item Superimposed display STOP RESPNS EE MODE FRZ MODE The underline on the setting item denotes the initial setting. (continued) Setting Superimposed display 0000 NORMAL This selects the response when the mode is changed to STOP/STILL while the tape is traveling. 0001 QUICK 0: Priority is given to the output picture. -
Page 62: Interface Menu
Setup menus USER menu <INTERFACE> Item Superimposed display PARA RUN 9P SEL ID SEL 25P SEL RS232C SEL 0000 BAUD RATE DATA LENGTH STOP BIT PARITY RETURN 25P STBY The underline on the setting item denotes the initial setting. Setting Superimposed display 0000... - Page 63 USER menu <EDIT> Item Superimposed display IN/OUT NEGA FLASH STD/ NON-STD SERVO EDIT RPLCE1 EDIT RPLCE2 EDIT RPLCEC The underline on the setting item denotes the initial setting. Setting Superimposed display 0000 MANU This selects the operation to be performed when an edit point has been set incorrectly (when the OUT point is before the IN 0001 AUTO...
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Page 64: Edit Menu
Setup menus USER menu <EDIT> (continued) Item Superimposed display CONFI EDIT AUD EDIT AUD EDIT AUTO ENTRY CF ADJ AFTER CUE-UP VAR STEP VAR FWD The underline on the setting item denotes the initial setting. Setting Superimposed display 0000 This selects whether to conduct simultaneous playback while editing is in progress. - Page 65 USER menu <EDIT> (continued) Item Superimposed display VAR REV JOG STEP JOG FWD JOG REV The underline on the setting item denotes the initial setting. Setting Superimposed display 0000 –4.1 This sets the maximum VAR REV speed. 0: –4.1 (–3.1 ) speed 0001 –1.85 1: –1.85 (–1.85 ) speed...
- Page 66 Setup menus USER menu <EDIT> (continued) Item Superimposed display AUD MEM MODE AUD MEM POSTROLL The underline on the setting item denotes the initial setting. Setting Superimposed display 0000 This selects whether the voice-over or audio cross channel editing which is to be performed using the AJ-YA752 audio 0001 AMU_X memory unit or internal audio memory.
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Page 67: Tape Protect Menu
USER menu <TAPE PROTECT> Item Superimposed display STILL TIMER PROTECT DRUM STDBY STOP PROTECT The underline on the setting item denotes the initial setting. <Note> In order to protect the tape and VTR helical heads, it is recommended that the Still Timer be set for automatic tape protection mode in 30 seconds or under. - Page 68 Setup menus USER menu <TIME CODE> Item Superimposed display VITC POS-2 VITC BLANK REGEN REGEN MODE EXT TC BINARY PHASE CORR TCG CF FLAG DF MODE The underline on the setting item denotes the initial setting. (continued) Setting Superimposed display 0000 This sets the position where the VITC signal is to be inserted.
- Page 69 USER menu <TIME CODE> Item Superimposed display TC OUT VITC OUT The underline on the setting item denotes the initial setting. SBC (sub code data) area: This area is separate from the video and audio data area on the helical track. The time codes complying with SMPTE/EBU standards, recording dates and times, and other tape control information are stored here.
- Page 70 Setup menus USER menu <VIDEO> Item Superimposed display IN LV INT BB INPUT C KILL VSYNC V-MUTE CC (F1) BLANK CC (F2) BLANK FREEZE OUT C KILL VIN SETUP The underline on the setting item denotes the initial setting. Setting Superimposed display 0000...
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Page 71: Video Menu
USER menu <VIDEO> (continued) Item Superimposed display VOUT SETUP CMPNT SETUP INTER- POLATE SER IN MODE SER OUT1 The underline on the setting item denotes the initial setting. Setting Superimposed display 0000 THRU This selects the composite output signal. 0: The signal is output without setup. 0001 1: The signal is output with 7.5% setup. -
Page 72: Audio Menu
Setup menus USER menu <AUDIO> Item Superimposed display CH1 IN CH2 IN CUE IN CH1 OUT CH2 OUT CUE OUT MONIL MONIR MONI EMPHASIS CH1 IN CH2 IN DIGI IN The underline on the setting item denotes the initial setting. Setting Superimposed display... - Page 73 USER menu <AUDIO> (continued) Item Superimposed display MONI CH REC CH1 REC CH2 REC CUE OUTPUT PB FADE EMBEDDED INT SG The underline on the setting item denotes the initial setting. Setting Superimposed display 0000 MANU This selects the monitor output. 0: The output is as selected in MONITOR SELECT.
- Page 74 Setup menus USER menu <AUDIO> Item Superimposed display DV PB ATT MONI SEL CUE SLOW CUE OUT MONI MIX L MONI MIX R REC PT MUTE CUE OUT The underline on the setting item denotes the initial setting. (continued) Setting Superimposed display 0000...
- Page 75 USER menu <V BLANK> Item Superimposed display ADD LINE Sub screen REC LINE REC LINE2 The underline on the setting item denotes the initial setting. Setting Superimposed display 0000 This selects the mode in which the input signals are recorded on additional lines.
- Page 76 Setup menus USER menu <V BLANK> Item Superimposed display TELETEXT TELETEXT Sub screen REC LINE1 REC LINE13 BLANK LINE The underline on the setting item denotes the initial setting. (continued) Setting Superimposed display 0000 MOJI For selecting the type of teletext signals to be recorded. 0: MOJI system 0001 NABTS...
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Page 77: Blank Menu
USER menu <V BLANK> Item Superimposed display Sub screen LINE 10&273 0000 LINE 11&274 LINE 12&275 0000 LINE 13&276 0000 LINE 14&277 0000 LINE 15&278 0000 LINE 16&279 0000 LINE 17&280 0000 LINE 18&281 0000 LINE 19&282 0000 LINE 20&283 0000 LINE 21&284 0000 The underline on the setting item denotes the initial setting. -
Page 78: Menu Menu
Setup menus USER menu <MENU> Item Superimposed display LOAD SAVE P.ON LOAD MENU LOCK The underline on the setting item denotes the initial setting. <Notes> • No. A00 (LOAD), No. A01 (SAVE) and No. A02 (P.ON LOAD) are the menu items which can be set only for USER1. -
Page 79: Time Code/User Bit
Time code/user bit Time code The time code is used when the time code signal generated by the time code generator (time code signal generator) is to be recorded on the tape, its values are to be read by the time code reader (time code signal reader), and the absolute position of the tape is to be displayed in increments of hours, minutes, seconds and frames. -
Page 80: Recording Internal/External Time Codes
Recording internal/external time codes 1. Setting the internal time code Place the VTR in the stop mode. Set the TC/CTL switch to TC. Set the TC INT/EXT switch to INT. (Internal time code selected) Set the REC RUN/FREE RUN switch position. REC RUN: The time code runs at the same time as the recording proceeds. -
Page 81: Reproducing The Time Code/User Bit
Reproducing the time code/user bit Place the unit in the stop mode. Set the TC/CTL button to TC. Set the TC/UB switch to TC or UB. TC: The time code is displayed. UB: The user bit is displayed. • When it is no longer possible to read the time code, it is interpolated using the CTL signal. -
Page 82: Superimpose Screen
Superimpose screen The control signals, time code, etc. are displayed using abbreviations. Abbreviation TV monitor Characters displayed The background of characters superimposed on the display can be changed using setup menu No. 007 (CHARA TYPE). TV monitor Display position The position of the characters superimposed on the display can be changed using setup menus No. -
Page 83: Servo Reference
Servo reference This unit automatically selects the input video signal selected by the INPUT switch, the reference video signal supplied from the REF VIDEO input connector or the internal sync signal as the servo reference signal. When the signal is selected, the unit’s mode and servo reference stand in the relationship shown in the flowchart presented below. -
Page 84: Servo Reference Setting Tables
Servo reference setting tables The servo reference signal is switched as shown in the tables below depending on the servo reference setting, deck mode and what input signal is available. When the mode is transferred to editing or recording/playback, the image may be disturbed and the transfer may be delayed if the references during playback and recording do not match. -
Page 85: Audio V Fade Function
Audio V Fade Function When editing tapes, the edit point splicing selection (setup menu No. 309 and 310) information is recorded on the tape. This information is then sensed during playback, and V fade or cut processing is automatically performed for these sections. [However, only when the playback fade selection (No. -
Page 86: Rack Mounting
(AJ-MA75P) are used. For the installation rails, it is recommended that the rail and bracket for 18" length (model number CC3061-99-0400) of Chassis Trak be used. (The complete slide rail and bracket unit is not available from Panasonic.) For further details, consult with your dealer. -
Page 87: Video Head Cleaning
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. -
Page 88: Error Messages
Error messages When a warning occurs in this unit, the warning lamp lights up. Opening the DIAG menu will display the warning description on the counter display and the monitor. Also, when an abnormal operation is detected in this unit, the AUTO OFF lamp lights up and a message appears on the counter display. - Page 89 Displaying the “HOURS METER” information Turn the search dial to move the cursor ( the counter display. Item No. Item OPERATION Displays the time that the power has been supplied in one-hour units. DRUM RUN Displays the time that the drum has been rotating in one-hour units. TAPE RUN Displays the time that the tape has been running during FF, REW, PLAY, SEARCH (JOG, VAR, SHTL), REC, and EDIT modes (except for STILL in the JOG, VAR or SHTL mode) in...
- Page 90 Error messages Warning messages Priority Monitor display High UNKNOWN SIG NOT 1 25M SIG INVALID VIDEO SIG INVALID AUDIO SIG INVALID TC SIG FAN STOP SERVO NOT LOCKED LOW RF HIGH ERROR RATE OVER RECORDING This warning message appears only while a recording operation is in progress. In this case, no signals are recorded onto the tape, and only the erasure of any existing material on the tape is performed.
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Page 91: Table Of Auto Off Error Messages
Table of AUTO OFF Error messages Counter display Monitor display CAP ROTATE TOO CAP ROTA TOO SLOW SLOW CAP TENSION ERROR CAP TENSION ERROR DRUM ROTATE TOO DRUM ROTA TOO FAST FAST DRUM ROTATE TOO DRUM ROTA TOO SLOW SLOW E-FF E-FF FRONT LOAD ERROR... - Page 92 Table of AUTO OFF Error messages Counter display Monitor display REEL DIR UNMATCH REEL DIR UNMATCH REEL TENSION ERROR REEL TENSION ERROR SERVO COMM ERROR SERVO COMM ERROR SERVO CONTROL SERVO CONTROL ERROR SERVO ERROR SERVO ERROR S-FF/REW TIMEOVER S-FF/REW TIMEOVER S REEL ROTA TOO S REEL TOO FAST FAST...
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Page 93: Rs-232C Interface
RS-232C interface 1. Introduction (1) The VTR can be operated by commands when the RS-232C interface is used. (See command table on pages 96 – 98.) (2) Conditions for acknowledging commands from RS-232C interface The front panel REMOTE/LOCAL switch must be at REMOTE. The setup menu item No. -
Page 94: Software Specifications
RS-232C interface 3. Software specifications Protocol 1) Communication parameters Communication system Communication speed Bit length Stop bit Parity bit ACK code The underlining indicates the factory settings. Any changes to the settings can be made using the setup menu items listed below. Communication parameter Communication speed Bit length... - Page 95 3) Return format [VTR controller (PC)] The following responses are made to the command. If necessary, more than one response is made. When the communication has terminated normally 1. The receive completion message is returned. [ACK] 2. The execution completion message is returned. [STX] [command] [data] [ETX] XX XX XX XX-XX 03h •...
- Page 96 RS-232C interface 5. Command table (1) Commands relating to operation control <Notes> • As for the return (completion) message, [ACK] is first returned when data is received, and the execution message is subsequently returned. It is only the execution message which is listed in this table. •...
- Page 97 Send command operation SHTL [STX] OSR:data [ETX] REVERSE data = n: speed data STILL 0.03 (DVCPRO), (DVCPRO), (DVCPRO), 0.43 (DVCPRO), (DVCPRO), 1.85 (DVCPRO), (DVCPRO), (DVCPRO), (DVCPRO), (DVCPRO), STANDBY [STX] OBF [ETX] STANDBY [STX] OBN [ETX] Return (completion) message [STX] OSR [ETX] This is the reverse direction shuttle command.
- Page 98 EDIT ON (MANUAL EDIT) EPV: PREVIEW ERV: REVIEW [STX] data [ETX] This command is for inquiring about the VTR used. data = AJ-D850 – 98 – Supplementary notes CTL or TC is returned, whichever corresponds to the front display mode.
- Page 99 (3) Microsoft QuickBASIC sample program STX$ = CHR$(&H2): ETX$ = CHR$ (&H3): NAK$ = CHR$(15): ACK$ = CHR$(&H6) PRINT "*** RS-232C COMMUNICATION SAMPLE PROGRAM ***" PRINT "Type Command 'QUIT' to quit." PRINT REM *** Communication Port Initial & Open *** REM Port 1,9600Bps,No parity,8 bit data,1 stop bit OPEN "COM1:9600,N,8,1"...
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Page 100: Connector Signals
Connector signals VIDEO IN SERIAL IN (DIGITAL) Y, P (ANALOG) VIDEO IN REF VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT SERIAL OUT (DIGITAL) BNC Y, P (ANALOG) VIDEO OUT AUDIO IN SERIAL IN (DIGITAL) AUDIO IN (DIGITAL) AUDIO IN (ANALOG) CUE IN TIME CODE IN AUDIO OUT SERIAL OUT (DIGITAL) BNC AUDIO OUT (DIGITAL) - Page 101 PARALLEL REMOTE (25P) Pin No. PLAY COMMAND STOP COMMAND FF COMMAND REW COMMAND REC COMMAND EJECT COMMAND STAND BY COMMAND PREROLL COMMAND IN SET COMMAND <Notes> • COMMAND pins: TTL level, active low, 100ms edge electrical signal. • STATUS pins: open collector, sink current 6 mA RS-232C REMOTE (25-pin D-SUB crossover cable supported) Pin No.
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Page 102: Printed Circuit Board
Printed circuit board Printed circuit board F8 board ADDA1 SW41 H2 board SW101 F4 board SW940 CAUTION: These servicing instructions are for use by qualified service personnel only. To reduce the risk of electric shock do not perform any servicing other than that contained in the operating instructions unless you are qualified to do so. -
Page 103: Specifications
Specifications GENERAL Power supply: AC 120 V, 50 – 60 Hz Power consumption: 210 W Operating ambient temperature: 41 F to 104 F (5 C to 40 C) Operating ambient humidity: 10% to 90% (no condensation) Weight: 36.96 lbs (16.8 kg) Dimensions (W 16-3/4 6-15/16... - Page 104 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:...