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Panasonic AJ-D440 Operating Instructions Manual

Panasonic AJ-D440 Operating Instructions Manual

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  • 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).

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents ......General and Features Controls and their functions ....Controls and their functions .

  • 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. Furthermore, since it has a compact 4U size and light weight, the unit can be carried around or mounted in a 19-inch rack with ease.
  • Page 5 Features (continued) Multi-function input/output interfaces • Analog input/output Component (Y, P provided. • Digital audio input/output AES/EBU audio input/output is possible when the optional digital audio interface board (AJ- YA655P) is used. • Serial digital input/output Serial digital (SMPTE 259M-C, 272M) input/output is possible when the optional component serial interface board (AJ-YA750P) is used.

  • Page 6: Controls And Their Functions

    Controls and their functions Front panel Counter Display Section POWER LEVEL HEADPHONES @1 @2 * Applicable only to AJ-D450. t y u CH CONDITION COUNTER/ REMAIN RESET !4 !5 @7 @ 8 @9 #0 # 1 MENU CH 1 DIAG PRESET AUDIO FILE...
  • Page 7 POWER switch When the ON side is pressed, the power is switched on, and the counter display lights up. Cassette insertion slot The M cassette, L cassette and consumer cassette (S cassette) with adaptor are inserted into this slot. Consumer cassettes can be played back only. EJECT button When this is pressed, the tape is unloaded and several seconds later the cassette is automatically ejected.
  • Page 9 Headphones jack The sound being recorded, played back or edited can be monitored on stereo headphones when they are connected to this jack. Volume control This is used to adjust the headphones volume. Audio recording level controls These are used to adjust the recording levels of the analog audio signal CH1/CH2. CTL/TC/UB switch Use this switch when selecting the counter display.
  • Page 10 Controls and their functions SET button When this is pressed, the data which has been set on the setup menu is entered. After data entry, the setup mode is exited and the original operating mode is restored. DIAG button When this is pressed, VTR information is displayed. When it is pressed again, the original display is restored.

  • Page 11: Connector Area

    Connector area * Applicable only to AJ-D450. – 11 –...
  • Page 12 Controls and their functions <Connector area> AC IN connector This is for connecting the unit to the power outlet using the power cord provided. SIGNAL GND terminal This terminal is connected to the signa unit which is connected to the unit in order to reduce noise.
  • Page 13 DIGITAL AUDIO IN/OUT connector (optional AJ-YA655P required.) This I/O connector is for digital audio signals which comply with the AES/EBU standard. <Note> Does not input with AJ-D440. SERIAL DIGITAL COMPONENT AUDIO/VIDEO IN/OUT connector (optional AJ-YA750P interface board required) This I/O connector is for digital component audio and video signals which comply with the SMPTE 259M-C/272M standard.

  • Page 14: Tapes

    (AJ-CS750P). 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 15: Connections And Settings Connections

    When recording/playback using 1 unit – 15 –...

  • Page 16: When Recording, Playback And Editing With 2 Units

    When recording, playback & editing with 2 units (deck to deck) – 16 –...

  • Page 17: When Using An Editing Controller

    When using an editing controller Basic system Video/audio signals Remote AJ-D440 AG-A850 Player System using two players (AB roll editing) Video/audio signals AJ-D440 Player 1 For further details, refer to the Operating Instructions of the AG-A850 editing controller (optional accessory).

  • Page 18: Internal Encoder Adjustments

    VTRs) using an editor, the ENCODER OUT controls must be adjusted after the system has been connected. (These controls must be re-adjusted each time the connecting cables are replaced or the connections are changed.) Connect the equipment as shown in the figure below. P1 (AJ-D440) (BB) VIDEO IN VIDEO IN...
  • Page 19 Check the connections. (see previous page.) Select [OFF] on ENCODER SEL at the set up menu. (See page 30.) Select [ON] to operate the internal encoder externally. Adjust the SYSTEM PHASE. On the P1 VTR, play back a cassette tape on which standard color bar signals have been recorded.

  • Page 20: Printed Circuit Board

    Printed circuit board Printed circuit board F8 board ADDA- CUE* SW61 F4 board SW400 <Note> Component P CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OF SHOCK HAZARD, REFER CHANGE OF SWITCH SETTING INSIDE THE UNIT TO AUTHORIZED * Applicable only to SERVICE PERSONNEL.

  • Page 21: 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 error indicator is not displayed on the counter. Insert the cassette tape. Insert the tape at its proper position without force. (See page 14.) Check that the STOP lamp is on.

  • Page 22: Stop Mode

    STOP 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 23: Recording (Aj-D450 Only)

    Recording (AJ-D450 only) 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. Check that the REC INHIBIT lamp is off. Select the video and audio input signals and adjust their levels.

  • Page 24: Playback

    Playback Insert the cassette tape, and place the unit in the stop mode. Press the PLAY button. Regular playback is now commenced. To end playback, press the STOP button. The VTR now goes into the stop mode. <Note> Check that the SERVO lamp is lighted during playback. If it flashes or if it is off, the images played back will be disturbed.

  • Page 25: 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. <Notes> •...

  • Page 26: Setup (Setting) Menus

    Setup (setting) 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 FILE button and press the cursor button file.
  • Page 27 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 28 Setup menus 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. USER1 Load or save USER2 Settings can be locked.
  • Page 29 Saving a user file Automatic loading of user file when the power is turned on When the user file to be loaded is selected in advance using setup menu item No. A02 (P.ON LOAD), it can be automatically loaded into USER1 when the power is turned on. –...
  • Page 31 Setup menus USER menu <BASIC> (continued) Item Superimposed display CHARA H-POS CHARA V-POS DISPLAY LOCAL TAPE TIMER SUPER CHARA TYPE The underline on the setting item denotes the initial setting. Setting Superimposed display This sets the position of the characters on the horizontal 0000 plane for the time code and other super displays output to the VIDEO OUT 3 connector.

  • Page 32: Operation Menu

    Setup menus – 32 –...
  • Page 33 USER menu <OPERATION> Item Superimposed display 109* EJECT EE 110* F/R EE SEL 111* STOP EE AUTO REW MEMORY STOP 114* REC INHIBIT STOP RESPNS The underline on the setting item denotes the initial setting. * The Setup menu can only be displayed for the model AJ-D450. (continued) Setting Superimposed...

  • Page 34: Interface Menu

    Setup menus USER menu <INTERFACE> Item Superimposed display 9P SEL ID SEL RS232C SEL BAUD RATE DATA LENGTH STOP BIT PARITY RETURN The underline on the setting item denotes the initial setting. Setting Superimposed display This selects whether the 9P connector functions when the 0000 REMOTE/LOCAL switch has been set to REMOTE.

  • Page 35: Edit Menu

    USER menu <EDIT> Item Superimposed display 303* STD/ NON-STD 304* SERVO 305* EDIT RPLCE1 306* EDIT RPLCE2 307* EDIT RPLCEC 309* AUD EDIT 310* AUD EDIT The underline on the setting item denotes the initial setting. * The Setup menu can only be displayed for the model AJ-D450. Setting Superimposed display...
  • Page 36 Setup menus – 36 –...

  • Page 37: Tape Protect Menu

    USER menu <EDIT> (continued) The underline on the setting item denotes the initial setting. USER menu <TAPE 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 38 Setup menus USER menu – 38 –...

  • Page 39: Time Code Menu

    USER menu <TIME CODE> Item Superimposed display PHASE CORR 508* TCG CF FLAG DF MODE 510* RUN MODE 511* TC OUT <VIDEO> Item Superimposed display 600* P IN LV 601* INT BB 602* INPUT C KILL 603* OUT VSYNC V-MUTE CC (F1) * The Setup menu can BLANK...
  • Page 40 Setup menus USER menu <VIDEO> (continued) Item Superimposed display CC (F2) BLANK FREEZE WIDE SELECT VIN SETUP VOUT SETUP The underline on the setting item denotes the initial setting. Setting Superimposed display This selects ON or OFF for the closed capture signal in the 0000 BLANK second field.

  • Page 41: User Menu

    USER menu <AUDIO> The underline on the setting item denotes the initial setting. * The Setup menu can only be displayed for the model AJ-D450. – 41 –...
  • Page 42 Setup menus USER menu <AUDIO> Item Superimposed display REC CUE OUTPUT <Note> PB FADE EMBEDDED <Note> LINE CH <Note> 722* INT SG <Note> DV PB ATT <Notes> The underline on the setting item denotes the initial setting. * The Setup menu can only be displayed for the model AJ-D450. (continued) Setting Superimposed...

  • Page 43: Audio Menu

    USER menu <AUDIO> (continued) Item Superimposed display CUE SLOW <Notes> <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 44: Time Code

    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 45: 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 CTL/TC/UB switch to TC. Set the TC INT/EXT switch to INT. (Internal time code selected) Set the RUN MODE. (setup menu No. 510) REC (RUN): FREE (RUN): Set the REGEN MODE.

  • Page 46: Reproducing The Time Code/User Bit

    Reproducing the time code/user bit Place the unit in the stop mode. Set the CTL/TC/UB switch to TC or UB. The time code is displayed. The user bit is displayed. • When it is no longer possible to read the time code, it is interpolated using the CTL signal.

  • Page 47: Superimpose Screen

    Superimpose screen – 47 –...

  • Page 48: 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 49 Servo reference setting tables – 49 –...

  • Page 50: Audio V Fade Function (Aj-D450 Only)

    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 51: Rack Mounting

    (AJ-MA75P) are used. For the installation rails, it is recommended that the rail and bracket for 18" length (model number CC3001-99-0400) 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 52: Head Cleaning

    However, to further increase the unit’s reliability, it is recommended that its video heads be cleaned every day. Use the cleaning fluid designated by Panasonic. Condensation Condensation occurs due to the same principle involved when droplets of water form on a window pane of a heated room.

  • Page 53: Error Messages

    DIAG menu This display the VTR information. VCR information includes “WARNING” information and “HOURS METER” (usage time) information. A DIAG menu appears on the monitor when the monitor is connected to the VIDEO OUT 3 connector on the connector section.
  • Page 54 Error messages – 54 –...
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  • Page 56 Error messages – 56 –...

  • Page 57: Rs-232C Interface

    RS-232C interface 1. Introduction The VTR can be operated by commands when the RS-232C interface is used. (See command table on page 60 – 62.) Conditions for acknowledging commands from RS-232C interface The front panel REMOTE/LOCAL switch must be at REMOTE. The setup menu item No.
  • Page 58 RS-232C interface – 58 –...
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  • Page 60 RS-232C interface – 60 –...
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  • Page 62 EDIT ON (MANUAL EDIT) EPV: PREVIEW ERV: REVIEW This command is for inquiring about the VTR used. [STX] data [ETX] data = AJ-D440, AJ-D450 – 62 – Supplementary notes CTL or TC is returned, whichever corresponds to the front display mode.
  • Page 63 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"...

  • Page 64: Connector Signals

    Connector signals – 64 –...
  • Page 65 RS-232C REMOTE (25-pin D-SUB straight cable supported) Pin No. Abbreviation FRAME GROUND ENCODER REMOTE (15P) Pin No. SET UP C LEVEL +12V Circuit Protective ground Frame ground Transmitted data Receives data from the PC. Received data Sends data to the PC. Request to send Shorted with pin 5.

  • Page 66: Specifications

    AJ-D450; 150 W Operating ambient temperature: 41 F to 104 F (5 C to 40 C) Operating ambient humidity: 10% to 90% (no condensation) Weight: AJ-D440; 33 lbs (15 kg) AJ-D450; 34.98 lbs (15.9 kg) Dimensions (W 16-3/4 6-15/16 16-3/8 inches (424...
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  • Page 68 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:...

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