Panasonic AJ-HDP151P Operating Instructions Manual

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DVCPRO HD Codec Unit
AJ-
P

Operating Instructions

POWE R
ON
MENU
DIAG
OFF
SET
INPUT
ENTER ESCAP
E
SHIFT

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  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    DVCPRO HD Codec Unit Operating Instructions POWE R MENU DIAG INPUT ENTER ESCAP SHIFT...
  • Page 2 IMPORTANT “Unauthorized recording copyrighted television programs, video tapes and other materials may infringe the right of copyright owners and be contrary to copyright laws.” FCC Note: CAUTION This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK To assure continued compliance follow the attached DO NOT OPEN installation instructions and do not make any...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    AUDIO menu ......17 Introduction The AJ-HDP151P is a codec (encoder/decoder) unit This unit can convert the decoded HD signal system...
  • Page 4: Parts And Their Functions

    Parts and Their Functions Front panel < ; POWER MENU DIAG INPUT ENTER ESCAPE SHIFT 5 6 7 < 1 POWER switch 7 SHIFT button This is used to switch the power ON and OFF. This is pressed together with the [#] button or [2] Do not switch the power back on immediately after button to change the mode (encoder/decoder, etc.) switching it off.
  • Page 5: Rear Panel

    Parts and Their Functions Rear panel OUT1 OUT 2 OUT 3 SD REF HD REF FUSE PUSH 125V 5A (SUPER) SD SDI OPTION OUT 1 75≠ 75≠ AUDIO CH1·2 CH3·4 CH5·6 CH7·8 AC IN OUT 2 TC IN TC OUT AUDIO CH1·2 CH3·4 CH5·6...
  • Page 6: Examples Of Connections

    Examples of Connections When using the unit as an encoder Digital audio signals (if required) (if required) HD SDI IN TC IN OUT1 OUT 2 OUT 3 SD REF HD REF HD SDI signal FUSE PUSH 125V 5A (SUPER) SD SDI OPTION OUT 1 AUDIO CH1·2...
  • Page 7: Rack Mounting

    Rack Mounting The unit can be mounted in a 19-inch standard rack using the accessory rack-mounting adapters. It is recommended that the slide rails and brackets specified below be used for installation. CC3001-99-0191 slide rails and B-308 brackets made by CHASIS TRAK. For further details, consult your dealer.
  • Page 8: Status Displays

    Status Displays Each status item consists of six characters. The item designation appears on the first line and its status on the second line. Three items can be indicated simultaneously on the unit’s display panel. Using the scroll buttons, the displays can be scrolled to the left or right to display other items. Example of display: V V I I D D _ _ I I N N E E N N C C F F M M T T E E N N C C F F L L D D H H D D _ _ S S D D I I 1 1 0 0 8 8 0 0 i i...
  • Page 9 Status Displays List of status display items When the unit is used as a decoder Status Status Display Display display Status displayed display Status displayed sequence sequence item item SDTIIN Displays the format of the SDTI input Displays the status of the HD-SD signals.
  • Page 10: Setup Menus

    Setup Menus The settings of this unit are performed while $ Switching between the encoder selections are made using a system of menus. and decoder When a video monitor has been connected to the HD SDI OUT3 and SD SDI OUT3 connectors, the menu Whether the unit is to be used as an encoder or contents are output with the superimposed displays.
  • Page 11: System Menu

    Setup Menus SYSTEM menu Item Setting Description of setting Superimposed Superimposed display display INPUT SEL For selecting the unit’s input and determining its operation mode. 0000 HD SDI 0: HD SDI is selected for the unit’s input. The unit operates as an encoder, and SDTI is output. 0001 SDTI 1: SDTI is selected for the unit’s input.
  • Page 12: Basic Menu

    Setup Menus BASIC menu Item Setting Description of setting Superimposed Superimposed display display SUPER For selecting whether the time code and other displays are to be superimposed on the monitor (which has been connected to the HD SDI OUT3 or SD SDI OUT3 connectors). 0000 0: The displays are not superimposed.
  • Page 13: Time Code Menu

    Setup Menus TIME CODE menu Item Setting Description of setting Superimposed Superimposed display display VITC BLANK For selecting whether to output the VITC signal at the position selected by the setup menu item No.501 (VITC POS-1) and setup menu item No.502 (VITC POS-2) settings.
  • Page 14: Video Menu

    Setup Menus VIDEO menu Item Setting Description of setting Superimposed Superimposed display display VIDEO IN SEL For selecting the video signal to be input. 0000 INT SG 0: The internal signal selected by the VIDEO INT SG setting is selected. 0001 1: The serial video signal input to HD SDI IN is selected.
  • Page 15 Setup Menus VIDEO menu Item Setting Description of setting Superimposed Superimposed display display 720p 5 For selecting the format of the signals to be output to the HD SDI OUT connectors when the SDTI input signal is in the 720p format. HD OUT 0000 1080i...
  • Page 16 Setup Menus VIDEO menu Item Setting Description of setting Superimposed Superimposed display display BK LVL (SD) 0050 –10.0% For adjusting the black level which is to be output to the SD SDI OUT connectors. 0150 0250 +10.0% CC (F1) BLANK For setting ON or OFF for the closed caption signals for the first field of the SD SDI output.
  • Page 17: Audio Menu

    Setup Menus AUDIO menu Item Setting Description of setting Superimposed Superimposed display display AUDIO IN SEL For selecting the audio input signals (simultaneously for all channels). 0000 0: The AES input signals are selected. 0002 2: The SDI input signals are selected. 0003 INT_SG 3: The internally generated signals are selected.
  • Page 18: Superimposed Screens

    Superimposed Screens The time code and other information can be shown as Operation mode abbreviations on a TV monitor when a monitor has The unit’s operating mode can be displayed by setting been connected to the HD/SD SDI OUT3 connector. setup menu item No.006 (DISPLAY SEL).
  • Page 19: Warning Messages And Diag Display

    Warning Messages and DIAG Display Warning Messages DIAG Display When the cooling fan has stopped, the warning If the front panel DIAG button is pressed while no message “FAN STOP” will appear on the front display setup menu operations are being performed, the unit’s panel of this unit.
  • Page 20: How To Install Optional Circuit Board

    How To Install Optional Circuit Board 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. The HD-SD format converter board (AJ-UDC150P), Loosen the two screws at A, remove the two which is available as an optional accessory, can be...
  • Page 21: Connectors

    Connectors $ VIDEO IN $ AUDIO OUT HD SERIAL IN (DIGITAL) HD SERIAL OUT (DIGITAL) BNCa1 BNCa3 HD REF IN AUDIO OUT (DIGITAL) BNC a2 loop-through, 75 Ω termination switch BNCa4 provided CH1/CH2, CH3/CH4, CH5/CH6, CH7/CH8 AES/EBU format SD REF IN BNC a2 loop-through, 75 Ω...
  • Page 22: Specifications

    Specifications [GENERAL] [VIDEO] $ Output connectors Power supply: AC 120 V ±10%, 50 – 60 Hz HD serial digital output: Power consumption: 120 W BNCa3 (SMPTE292M standard met), superimposing enabled for OUT3 Ambient operating temperature: SD serial digital output: 41°F to 95°F (5°C to 35°C) BNCa3 (SMPTE 259M-C/294M standards met), Ambient operating humidity: superimposing enabled for OUT3...
  • Page 23 Specifications [AUDIO] Sampling frequency: 48 kHz (synchronized with video) Quantizing: 16 bits $ Input connectors Digital inputs (CH1/CH2, CH3/CH4, CH5/CH6, CH7/CH8): BNCa4, AES/EBU format Serial digital input: BNCa1 (SMPTE 292M standard met) $ Output connectors Digital outputs (CH1/CH2, CH3/CH4, CH5/CH6, CH7/CH8): BNCa4, AES/EBU format Serial digital outputs: BNCa3 (SMPTE 292M standard met)
  • Page 24 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 Southeast Region: 1225 Northbrook Parkway, Ste 1-160, Suwanee, GA 30024 (770) 338-6835 Central Region:...

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