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Page 1: Operating Instructions
Digital Video Cassette Recorder Operating Instructions Model No. Before operating this product, please read the instructions carefully and save this manual for future use. Printed in Japan S0903W @ VQT0F46... - Page 2 Canada. CAUTION: Operation at a voltage other than 120 V AC may require the use of a different AC plug. Please contact either a local or foreign Panasonic authorized service center for assistance in selecting an alternate AC plug. CAUTION: Even when the Power Switch is in the OFF position, a small current flows the filter circuit.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
<MENU> ......53 Introduction The model AJ-SD755 multi-purpose studio-use digital VTR employs 1/4-inch wide compact cassette tapes to record, play back and edit material in the DVCPRO (25 Mbps) format. -
Page 4: Features
DV cassette tape is to be used. Digital slow motion/jog dial Panasonic’s original digital slow-motion technology makes it possible to attain clear pictures even during slow playback at speeds of –0.43 to +0.43/+0.5/+0.75. (DVCPRO only) -
Page 5: Parts And Their Functions
Parts and their functions Front panel POWER DVCPRO COUNTER ASSEM VIDEO STAND BY PLAYER METER FULL/FINE RESET INSERT MONITOR SELECT EDIT A IN A OUT TRIM PREVIEW/PREVIEW AUTO EDIT PREROLL MONITOR MIX INPUT SELECT HEADPHONES VIDEO AUDIO SUPER REC INH INT PRESET MENU DIAG REGEN... - Page 6 Parts and their functions Front panel < POWER DVCPRO COUNTER ASSEM VIDEO STAND BY PLAYER METER FULL/FINE RESET INSERT MONITOR SELECT EDIT A IN A OUT TRIM PREVIEW/PREVIEW AUTO EDIT PREROLL MONITOR MIX INPUT SELECT HEADPHONES VIDEO AUDIO SUPER REC INH INT PRESET MENU DIAG REGEN...
- Page 7 Parts and their functions Front panel POWER DVCPRO STAND BY METER COUNTER ASSEM VIDEO FULL/FINE RESET INSERT MONITOR SELECT EDIT A IN A OUT TRIM PREVIEW/PREVIEW AUTO EDIT PREROLL MONITOR MIX INPUT SELECT HEADPHONES VIDEO AUDIO SUPER REC INH INT PRESET MENU DIAG REGEN...
- Page 8 Parts and their functions Front panel POWER DVCPRO COUNTER ASSEM VIDEO STAND BY PLAYER METER FULL/FINE RESET INSERT MONITOR SELECT EDIT A IN A OUT TRIM PREVIEW/PREVIEW AUTO EDIT PREROLL MONITOR MIX INPUT SELECT HEADPHONES VIDEO AUDIO SUPER REC INH INT PRESET MENU DIAG REGEN...
- Page 9 Parts and their functions Front panel POWER DVCPRO STAND BY PLAYER METER COUNTER ASSEM VIDEO FULL/FINE RESET INSERT MONITOR SELECT EDIT A IN A OUT TRIM PREVIEW/PREVIEW AUTO EDIT PREROLL MONITOR MIX INPUT SELECT HEADPHONES VIDEO AUDIO SUPER REC INH INT PRESET MENU DIAG REGEN...
- Page 10 Parts and their functions Front panel POWER DVCPRO STAND BY PLAYER METER COUNTER ASSEM VIDEO FULL/FINE RESET INSERT MONITOR SELECT EDIT A IN A OUT TRIM PREVIEW/PREVIEW AUTO EDIT PREROLL MONITOR MIX INPUT SELECT HEADPHONES VIDEO AUDIO SUPER REC INH INT PRESET MENU DIAG REGEN...
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Page 11: Display Panel
Parts and their functions Display panel WIDE 1 WIDE lamp This lamp lights when 16:9 wide-screen information is being recorded on a tape. Recording of wide-screen information can be selected on setup menu No. 645 (WIDE SELECT). This lights lamps during tape playback when wide- screen information has been recorded on the tape. - Page 12 Parts and their functions Display panel WIDE 9 EDIT, EDIT REC, REC and REC INH lamps EDIT: This lights when an editing mode has been selected. EDIT REC: This lights when the edit recording mode has been established. REC: This lights when the recording mode has been established.
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Page 13: Rear Panel
Parts and their functions Rear panel AES/EBU ANALOG REMOTE CH1/2 VIDEO AC IN REMOTE IN/OUT 75Ω REMOTE CH1/2 REF VIDEO ENCODER REMOTE 75Ω RS-232C VIDEO PARALLEL (WFM) (SUPER) SIGNAL SERVICE ONLY 1 AC IN socket Connect one end of the power cord supplied to this socket and the other end to the power outlet. - Page 14 Parts and their functions Rear panel AES/EBU ANALOG REMOTE CH1/2 VIDEO AC IN REMOTE IN/OUT 75Ω REMOTE CH1/2 REF VIDEO ENCODER REMOTE 75Ω RS-232C VIDEO PARALLEL (WFM) (SUPER) SIGNAL SERVICE ONLY < > ? < Fan This fan is used to cool down the VTR. If, for any reason, the fan stops, “E-10”...
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Page 15: Connections
Connections Source machine: Set the CONTROL switch on the front panel to REMOTE. Recorder: Set the CONTROL switch on the front panel to LOCAL. Reference signal generator Source machine AES/EBU ANALOG REMOTE CH1/2 VIDEO AC IN REMOTE IN/OUT 75Ω REMOTE CH1/2 REF VIDEO ENCODER REMOTE... -
Page 16: Connections With Editing Controller
Connections Connections with editing controller AV monitor Video monitor signals Audio monitor signals Editing controller To REMOTE IN/OUT connector POWER DVCPRO SHTL METER COUNTER ASSEM VIDEO STAND BY PLAYER RECORDER FULL/FINE RESET INSERT MONITOR SELECT EDIT PLAY A IN A OUT TRIM STOP PREVIEW/PREVIEW... -
Page 17: Tapes
However, in this case, the video and sound for the one frame before and after the continuity point may be disturbed. It is recommended that tapes bearing the Panasonic brand be used as the consumer-use DV tapes. M cassettes Tapes capable of up to 66 minutes of recording or... -
Page 18: Jog/Shuttle
Jog/Shuttle Jog mode Press the search dial so that it remains pressed in. Check that the JOG lamp has lighted. Turn the search dial. The dial’s click-stops are released, and the tape is played back at the speed (–1a to +1a) corresponding to the speed at which the dial is turned. -
Page 19: Manual Editing
Manual editing Select the editing mode. ASSEMBLE: Assemble (frame-to-frame continuity) editing is performed in this mode. INSERT: Insert editing is performed in this mode. Select the channels to be edited. For insert editing, press the buttons corresponding to the channels to be edited so that their lamps light. -
Page 20: Automatic Editing (Deck-To-Deck)
Automatic editing Switch settings and adjustments When using the AJ-SD755 as the recorder Set the POWER switch to ON. Use the INPUT SELECT buttons to select the video and audio input signals. Switch the time counter display to TC, CTL or UB. -
Page 21: Selecting The Editing Mode
Automatic editing Selecting the editing mode Select the editing mode. For assemble editing, press the ASSEM button. For insert editing, press the INSERT button. ASSEM: This sets the unit to assemble (frame-to-frame continuity) editing mode. INSERT: This sets the unit to insert editing mode. Select the channels to be edited. -
Page 22: Checking And Previewing Edit Points
Automatic editing Checking and previewing edit points Press the IN (or OUT) button to check the edit point. The value of the registered edit point appears on the display panel. While holding down the IN (or OUT) button, press the PREROLL button and check the picture at the edit point. -
Page 23: Modifying Edit Points
Automatic editing Modifying edit points Re-registering an edit point Locate the new edit point by performing the jog or shuttle operation, and press the IN (or OUT) button and SET button at the same time to re-register the edit point. Modifying an edit point in 1-frame increments (trimming function) Press the TRIM button while holding down the IN... -
Page 24: Executing And Reviewing Automatic Editing
Automatic editing Executing and reviewing automatic editing Press the AUTO EDIT button. Automatic editing is now executed. O To suspend editing at any time, press the STOP button. O When the edit OUT point is reached, the tape is post-rolled, after which it stops. Post-rolling With assemble editing, editing continues for about 2 seconds after the edit OUT point is passed, the... -
Page 25: Audio Split Editing
Audio split editing The video edit points and audio edit points can be registered independently, and editing can be executed with the video point offset from the audio points. Audio edit points cannot be registered when the assemble editing mode has been selected. After registering the edit points, proceed with the same operations as for insert editing. - Page 26 Audio split editing $ Duration display The duration can be indicated on the display panel only. Between the video IN and OUT points: Press the IN button and OUT button at the same time. Between the audio IN and OUT points: Press the A IN button and A OUT button at the same time.
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Page 27: Variable Memory Editing
Variable memory editing Using the unit as a controller (deck-to-deck editing mode recorder) to control the playback speed of the VTR used as the player, editing can be performed in speed variable mode. $ Selecting the variable memory mode When deck-to-deck editing (either the RECORDER or PLAYER lamp lights) is to be performed, set the initial speed (–1.0 to +2.0) by turning the search dial with the SET button held down to transfer the... -
Page 28: Setup (Initial Settings)
Setup (initial settings) This VTR’s main settings are performed while making selections using a system of menus. If a TV monitor has been connected to the VIDEO OUT 3 connector on the rear panel, the setup menus are displayed on the TV monitor. <Note>... -
Page 29: Setup Menus
Setup menus This VTR can hold five user files, each of which has its own specific menu settings, and one of these files can be selected for use. Changing the file Press the MENU button. When the FF button is pressed while holding down the DIAG button, the next user file is selected;... - Page 30 Setup menus Loading user files The contents of the USER2, USER3, USER4 or USER5 file can be copied (loaded) into the USER1 file. Also, the contents of the USER1 file can be copied (saved) into the USER2, USER3, USER4 or USER5 file.
- Page 31 Setup menus Saving user files Press the MENU button. Press the REW button or FF button while holding down the DIAG button to select the USER1 file. Turn the search dial to move the cursor (2) on the menu screen to No. A01 (SAVE). S E T U P - M E N U M E N U <...
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Page 32: System Menu
Setup menus SYSTEM menu No./Item Description This selects the signal to output from the VIDEO OUT 2 connector. WFM SEL 0000 CTL : The CTL signal is output. 0001 TC : The TIME CODE signal is output. 0002 VIDEO : The VIDEO OUT signal is output. - Page 33 Setup menus SYSTEM menu No./Item Description System phase adjustment. SYS H 0000 –3 : –13.4 µsec OFFSET 0001 –2 : –8.96 µsec 0002 –1 : –4.52 µsec 0003 0 : 0 sec 0004 1 : +4.52 µsec 0005 2 : +8.96 µsec 0006 3 : +13.4 µsec <Note>...
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Page 34: User Menus
Setup menus USER menu <BASIC> No./Item Description This sets the preroll time. The preroll time can be set from 0 to 15 seconds P-ROLL TIME in 1-second increments. 0000 <Note> When the automatic editing mode [PREVIEW, AUTO EDIT] 0005 is set, the unit will not operate if the preroll time is set to 0 0015 seconds. - Page 35 Setup menus USER menu <BASIC> No./Item Description This sets the position of the characters on the horizontal plane for the time code and other CHARA H-POS super displays output to the VIDEO OUT 3/SDI OUT 3 (AJ-YA755G, optional) connector. 0000 0004 0016 <Note>...
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Page 36: Operation
Setup menus USER menu <OPERATION> No./Item Description This selects the direct search dial operation. SEARCH ENA 0000 DIAL : For direct search dial operations. 0001 KEY : Operation is not transferred to the search mode unless the search button is pressed. This sets the maximum speed for shuttle operations. - Page 37 Setup menus USER menu <OPERATION> No./Item Description This selects whether to rewind the tape automatically to the tape start when the tape AUTO REW end is detected. 0000 OFF : The tape stops at the tape end. 0001 ON : The tape is rewound to the tape start.
- Page 38 Setup menus USER menu <OPERATION> No./Item Description This selects whether to cause the REC INH lamp to flash or light up when the cassette REC INH has been set to the accidental erasure LAMP prevention status. 0000 LIGHT : The lamp lights up. 0001 FLASH : The lamp flashes.
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Page 39: Interface
OID information of any VTR except for the DVCPRO’s is set in OTHER. OThe ORIG setting should only be used when a Panasonic controller (AG-A850 etc. sold separately) is connected. This selects whether the PARALLEL (25P) connector functions when the CONTROL 25P SEL switch has been set to REMOTE. -
Page 40: Edit
Setup menus USER menu <EDIT> No./Item Description This selects the operation to be performed when an edit point has been set incorrectly IN/OUT DEL (when the OUT point is before the IN point). 0000 MANU : Editing is not executed unless the illegal edit point is cleared or set again properly. - Page 41 Setup menus USER menu <EDIT> No./Item Description This selects the connection method for the digital audio edit IN point. AUD EDIT IN 0000 CUT : Cut processing 0001 FADE : V Fade processing This selects the connection method for the digital audio edit OUT point.
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Page 42: Tape Protect
Setup menus USER menu <TAPE PROTECT> No./Item Description This menu item is for selecting the time to elapse before the tape protection mode is STILL TIMER established when a DVCPRO tape is used. It is also for selecting the time to elapse before the tape protection mode is established when the VTR has been left standing in the STOP or search STILL (JOG, SLOW or SHTL) mode. -
Page 43: Time Code
Setup menus USER menu <TIME CODE> No./Item Description For selecting whether to output the VITC signal at the positions selected by setup VITC BLANK menu items No. 501 (VITC POS-1) and No. 502 (VITC POS-2). 0000 BLANK : VITC signals are not output. 0001 THRU : VITC signals are output. - Page 44 Setup menus USER menu <TIME CODE> No./Item Description This selects how the VITC which is to be superimposed onto the output video signal is VITC OUT to be output. 0000 SBC : During recording: The input time code, which was selected by the setup menu No.
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Page 45: Video
Setup menus USER menu <VIDEO> No./Item Description This selects the internal reference signal. INT SG 0001 BB : The black burst is generated. 0002 CB100 : 100% color bars are generated. 0003 CB75 : 75% color bars are generated. This selects whether to float the vertical sync position of the video output in order to align OUT VSYNC the video output phase with the input in the... - Page 46 Setup menus USER menu <VIDEO> No./Item Description For setting 7.5% setup processing to be performed on input and output signals. SETUP When the STOP button is pressed, operation is transferred to the sub-screen, and the setup level is set for each output. To return from the sub- screen, press the STOP button again.
- Page 47 Setup menus USER menu <VIDEO> No./Item Description This selects the basic UMID information to be recorded on the tape when ON has been UMID GEN selected as the setup menu item No. 660 (UMID REC) setting. 0000 INT : Newly created basic UMID information of this unit is always recorded.
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Page 48: Audio
Setup menus USER menu <AUDIO> No./Item Description This selects the audio input (CH1) reference level switching. CH1 IN LV 0000 0001 0002 –20dB This selects the audio input (CH2) reference level switching. CH2 IN LV 0000 0001 0002 –20dB This selects the audio output (CH1) reference level switching. - Page 49 Setup menus USER menu <AUDIO> No./Item Description This selects whether to superimpose the audio data onto the SDI output. EMBEDDED 0000 OFF : Data is not superimposed. 0001 ON : Data is superimposed. <Note> When no optional board (AJ-YA755G) has been installed, setup menu No.
- Page 50 Setup menus USER menu <AUDIO> No./Item Description This selects the audio output level during DV playback. DV PB ATT 0000 OFF : The audio output level is not attenuated. 0001 ON : The audio attenuated (reduced). This selects whether to mute the sound where recordings are joined during DV/DVCAM REC PT MUTE playback.
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Page 51: Blank
Setup menus USER menu <V BLANK> No./Item Description For selecting the mode for recording signals on additional lines. ADD LINE 0000 OFF : No signals are recorded on additional lines. 0001 YC422 : The 422 mode signals are recorded on 1 line. 0002 YC411 : The 411 mode signals are recorded on 1 line. - Page 52 Setup menus USER menu <V BLANK> No./Item Description For selecting the method used to detect the lines in which the teletext signals are to be TELETEXT recorded. 0000 OFF : The teletext signals are not recorded. 0001 AUTO : The teletext signals are automatically detected and recorded.
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Page 53: Menu
Setup menus USER menu <MENU> No./Item Description This selects the user file whose contents will be loaded into USER1. LOAD 0000 USER2 : The USER2 file contents are loaded. 0001 USER3 : The USER3 file contents are loaded. 0002 USER4 : The USER4 file contents are loaded. -
Page 54: Time Code/User's 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 55 Time code/user bit Setting the external time code Set the VTR to stop mode. Select “TC” using the COUNTER button. Set the TCG switch to EXT. (External time code selection) The following settings can be selected with setup menu No. 505 (EXT TC SEL). LTC: The LTC signal input to the TIME CODE IN connector (XLR) on the rear panel is recorded...
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Page 56: Superimpose Screen
Superimpose screen The control signals, time code, etc. are displayed using abbreviations. TV monitor TCR 22 : 22 : 22 : 22 Abbreviations: CTL : Control signal count value TCR : Time code data recorded in the SBC area TCR. : Time code data recorded in the VAUX area UBR : User’s bit data recorded in the SBC area UBR. -
Page 57: Video Output Signals And Servo Reference Signal
Video output signals and servo reference signal This section explains how the output signals and servo reference signal are selected. External synchronization of video output signals The video output signals are output in synchronization with the REF VIDEO input signal or video input signal. As shown in the figure below, this signal is selected in accordance with the setup menu settings, VTR mode and availability of the video input signal. - Page 58 Video output signals and servo reference signal Servo reference signal The REF VIDEO input signal or video input signal is selected as the servo reference signal. As shown in the figure below, the signal is selected in accordance with the setup menu settings, VTR mode and availability of the video input signal.
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Page 59: Audio V Fade Function
Audio V fade function When editing tapes, the edit point splicing selection (setup menu No. 311 and 312) 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 60: Audio Recording Channel And Monitor Output Selection
Audio recording channel and monitor output selection Audio recording channel The audio recording channels are selected on the AUDIO setup menu as shown below. Recording Recording signal track CH1 input/CH2 input/CH1 input+CH2 input CH1 input/CH2 input/CH1 input+CH2 input CH1 input/CH2 input/CH1 input+CH2 input Printed circuit board F1 board (AUDIO) Switch No. -
Page 61: Rack Mounting
18-inch rail and bracket (model number CC3061-99-0400) by Chassis Trak be used. (The complete slide rail and bracket unit is not available from Panasonic.) For further details, consult your dealer. Attach the inner members of the slide rails. -
Page 62: 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. Condensation Condensation occurs due to the same principle involved when droplets of water form on a window... -
Page 63: Error Messages
Error messages When a warning occurs in this unit, the error number is indicated on the counter display. Open the DIAG menu to display a description of the error on the counter display or monitor TV. When a operational malfunction has occurred in the unit, the error number flashes on the counter display. -
Page 64: Umid Information Display
Error messages $ Displaying the “HOURS METER” information Turn the search dial to move the cursor (2). The description for the item where the cursor is located is shown on the counter display. No./Item Description Displays the unit’s serial No. 222222222 Displays the time that the power has been supplied in one-hour units. -
Page 65: Warning Messages
Error messages Warning messages OMonitor display Priority ODescription OVTR operation and corrective action High E-04 (UNKNOWN SIG) This appears when the SDTI input signals are not DVCPRO or DV format signals. (The data stream format complies with the SMPTE 321M standard.) VTR: No recording operations can be performed. - Page 66 Error messages Error messages ODescription Display OVTR operation and corrective action E-20 If condensation is detected, the error number flashes and the unit transfers to eject mode. The drum rotates after the cassette is ejected to eliminate the condensation. Once the unit is released from condensation status, the error message display is cleared and the VTR is able to be used.
- Page 67 Error messages Error messages ODescription Display OVTR operation and corrective action E-64 If the supply reel motor speed is abnormally high, the error number flashes on the display. S REEL ROTA VTR: STOP TOO FAST OSet the POWER switch to OFF and then to ON again.
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Page 68: Rs-232C Interface
RS-232C interface The VTR can be operated by commands when the RS-232C interface is used. (See command table on pages 71, 72.) $ Conditions for acknowledging commands from RS-232C interface O The front panel CONTROL switch must be at REMOTE. O The setup menu No. -
Page 69: Communication Parameters
RS-232C interface Software specifications (Protocol) 1. Communication parameters Communication Asynchronous, full duplex system Communication 300/600/1200/2400/4800/9600 speed Bit length 7bit/8 bit Stop bit 1 bit/2 bit Parity bit NONE/ODD/EVEN ACK code ACK code returned/ACK code not returned <Note> The ACK code is what is returned from the VTR to the controller when data has been successfully sent from the controller. - Page 70 RS-232C interface 3. Return format [VTR 5 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.
- Page 71 RS-232C interface 5. Command table $ Commands relating to operation control <Notes> O 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 72 RS-232C interface $ Commands relating to inquiries <Notes> O 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.
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Page 73: Sdti Interface
SDTI interface Digital data input/output operations using the SDTI format (compressed digital interface) are enabled by installing the AJ-YAC930G SDTI board (optional accessory) in this unit. <Notes> SDTI (Serial Data Transport Interface) complies with the SMPTE 305M standard. The data stream format transferred via the SDTI complies with the SMPTE 321M standard. -
Page 74: Connector Signals
Connector signals VIDEO IN SDI IN BNCa2, Active through (Option) (DIGITAL) Y, PB, PR BNCa3 (ANALOG) VIDEO IN BNCa2, Loop-through, 75Ω termination switch provided REF VIDEO IN BNCa2, Loop-through, 75Ω termination switch provided VIDEO OUT SDI OUT BNCa3 (Option) (DIGITAL) Y, PB, PR BNCa3 (ANALOG) - Page 75 Connector signals PARALLEL REMOTE (25P) Pin No. Signal PLAY COMMAND STOP COMMAND FF COMMAND REW COMMAND REC COMMAND EJECT COMMAND STAND BY COMMAND PREROLL COMMAND IN SET COMMAND ==== ==== 610 V, MAX 300 mA PLAY STATUS STOP STATUS FF STATUS REW STATUS REC STATUS EJECT STATUS...
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Page 76: Specifications
Specifications [GENERAL] Power supply: AC 100 – 240 V, 50 – 60 Hz Power consumption: 110 W (with all options) indicates safety information. Operating ambient temperature: 41°F to 104°F (5°C to 40°C) Operating ambient humidity: 10% to 80% (no condensation) Weight: 33.0 lb (15.0 kg) Dimensions (WaHaD):... - Page 77 Specifications [VIDEO] $ Video output connector Analog component output: BNCa3 (Y, PB, PR) Y: 1.0 V [p-p], PB/PR: 0.486/0.7 V [p-p] switchable, 75Ω (75% color bar, 7.5% setup) Analog composite output: BNCa3, video 1, video 2 (video/WFM selectable), video 3 (superimpose on/off) SDI output (option): BNCa3, complies with SMPTE 259M-C standard...
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