Introduction; Features - Panasonic AJ-D220 p Operating Instructions Manual

Introduction
The
model AJ-D220
is
a
playback-only
digital
VTR
which uses
1/4-inch tapes.
It
features
digital
compression
technology
which,
compared
with conventional analog systems,
significantly
reduces
the deterioration
in
the
picture
and sound
quality
when
tapes are
played.
With
its
compact and
lightweight design, the
unit
can be
carried
around
with the greatest
of
ease,
and
it
is
also
easy
to install
it
in
a
rack.
An
interactive
format
is
used
to
perform
the
unit's
settings
while monitoring the
menus
on
the
screen
of
the
TV
monitor.
Features
Compact
size
and
light
weight
The
unit
measures 8-7/16" wide, 5-1/4" high
and 15-
7/1
6" deep,
and
it
weighs
only 15.4
lbs.
Grips are incorporated
to
make
the
unit
easy
to
carry.
2-channel
digital
audio
with high
sound
quality
Up
to
123 minutes
of
playback
Either news-gathering
cassette tapes (max.
63
minutes) or general-purpose cassette tapes (max.
123
minutes)
can be
used.
In
both cases, the tape
is
one-fourth
of
an
inch wide
to
achieve a compact
design.
Compatibility with
consumer-use equipment
Consumer-use
cassette tapes which have been
shot
using
a consumer-use
digital
camera can
be played
back on
this unit
using the cassette adaptor (AJ-
CS750P:
option).
Please
note
that the
LP mode
is
not
supported.
Time code
This
unit
incorporates
a
time
code
reader (TCR).
Repeat playback
Repeat
playback can be performed
continuously
or
only
once
for
any
section
of
the tape.
Menu-driven
set-up
An
interactive
system
is
used
to
perform
the
unit's
settings
while monitoring the
menus
appearing on
the screen
of
the
TV
monitor.
Remote
control
Remote
control operations are possible using the
wireless
remote
controller
provided
with the
unit.
Furthermore, connection
of the
AG-A11
remote
controller (option) enables
the
unit to
be operated
from a
distance
of
about 5
meters.
RF
converter output (CH3, CH4)
Pictures
can be
monitored by connecting
the unit to
the
ANT
connector on
the TV.
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