Panasonic DVCPRO HD AJ-HD1800P Operating Instructions Manual page 20

Parts and their functions
Rear panel (continued)
ANALOG COMPOSITE VIDEO OUT connectors
The analog composite video signals are output through
these connectors. They are output during DVCPRO50M,
25M, DV or DVCAM interchangeable playback or when
signals are down-converted and output.
Video signals containing superimposed information can
be output through the VIDEO OUT 3 connector. Whether
the superimposing is to be set ON or OFF is selected
using the setup menu item No.005 (SUPER).
H D/SD REF IN connector and 75 h terminal switch
These are the input connectors for the HD/SD reference
video signals and the loop-through output connector. To
terminate signals, turn the switch [ON].
<Notes>
To use the connector as the HD reference, input the positive-
negative bipolar three-value synchronization signal. Input
signals that conform to the input signal or the tape format.
To use the connector as the SD reference, input black burst
signals must comply with SMPTE170M and ITU624-4.
I EEE1394 digital input/output
The IEEE1394 digital interface is available for input and output.
Use a 6-pin type connector. Bus power is not supported.
<Notes>
Ensure that the connections with other devices are made on
a 1:1 basis.
When an IEEE1394 cable has been connected to the
IEEE1394 digital input/output connector, do not apply any
strong external force as this may damage the connector.
When error code E-92 (1394 INITIAL ERROR) appears,
disconnect the connecting cables and re-connect them or turn
off the unit's power and turn it back on.
The AV signals may be disrupted when the power of the
connected devices is turned on or off and when the 1394
cable is connected or disconnected.
When the input signals are switched or the mode is
transferred, it may take a few seconds for the system to
stabilize. Proceed with the recording operation only after the
system has stabilized.
The following situation applies when recording is to be
performed by selecting the IEEE1394 digital interface input,
and it applies with the signals which are output by the
IEEE1394 digital interface.
When playback signals other than regular 1a speed
playback signals have been input, no guarantees are made
for the pictures and sound which will be recorded or for the
EE-type pictures and sound.
The following situation applies when the video input
selection has been set as the IEEE1394 digital interface.
The SDI signals, the analog video output signals and time
code output signals become irregular in the EE mode. Do
not use these signals for recording purposes. (The teletext
signals and other signals superimposed onto the video
output signals also become irregular.)
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During SLOW/STILL playback, unprocessed video and
audio signals are output as the IEEE1394 digital interface
output. When these video and audio signals are monitored
using another device, they may differ from the video and
audio signals played back by this unit. When the equipment
for non-linear editing is connected to this unit, do not start
any other application program than software for the non-
linear edit. Non-linear editing equipment may garble the
output video picture.
Be absolutely sure to bear the following points in mind
when connecting the IEEE1394 cable.
Ensure that the unit and all of the connected devices are
each grounded (or connected to a common ground) before
use. If it is not possible to ground the unit and devices, turn
off the power of the unit and of all the connected devices
before connecting or disconnecting the IEEE1394 cable.
When the unit is to be connected to a device equipped with a
4-pin type of connector, connect the unit's connector (6-pin
type) first.
When connecting the unit with a PC equipped with a 6-pin
type of connector, connect the 1394 cable as dictated by the
shapes of the IEEE1394 connectors. Bear in mind that
inserting a plug the wrong way round may damage the unit.
Right
IEEE1394
connector
Wrong
IEEE1394
connector
DIGITAL AUDIO IN and OUT connectors
These are the input and output connectors of the digital
audio signals that comply with the AES/EBU standards.
Remote control connectors
The unit can be operated externally by connecting two
units or an external controller to one unit.
Two remote control connectors are provided: one for IN/
OUT uses and the other for OUT uses only.
IN/OUT: For connection with an external controller
OUT:
ENCODER REMOTE connector
An external encoder remote controller is connected to this
connector when the video output signal settings are to be
adjusted from an external component.
RS-232C connector
Data communication is available by connecting the unit to
a personal computer.
PARALLEL REMOTE connector
The unit can be operated externally with the 50-pin
parallel remote.
END of IEEE1394
cable
END of IEEE1394
cable
For connection during deck-to-deck operations
For connection during parallel run operations
For loop-through uses