Panasonic AJ-SD965 Operating Instructions Manual
Panasonic AJ-SD965 Operating Instructions Manual

Panasonic AJ-SD965 Operating Instructions Manual

Dvcpro50 digital video cassette recorder

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Operating Instructions

Digital Video Cassette Recorder
AJ-
P
Model No.
Before operating this product, please read the instructions carefully and save this manual for future use.
ENGLISH
F1104W0 -F @
Printed in Japan
VQT0N87

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  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    Operating Instructions Digital Video Cassette Recorder Model No. Before operating this product, please read the instructions carefully and save this manual for future use. ENGLISH F1104W0 -F @ Printed in Japan VQT0N87...
  • Page 2 IMPORTANT “Unauthorized recording of copyrighted television programs, video tapes and other materials may infringe the right of copyright owners and be contrary to copyright laws.” Operating precaution Operation near any appliance which generates strong magnetic fields may give rise to noise in the video and audio signals.
  • Page 3 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. Notice (U.S.A.only): This product has a fluorescent lamp that contains a small amount of mercury.
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    <MENU> ......61 Introduction The AJ-SD965 is multi-purpose studio digital VTR which utilize small, 1/4-inch wide cassette tapes for...
  • Page 5: Features

    A cassette adapter (AJ-CS455P) is necessary when a mini 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.
  • Page 6 (Y, PB, PR) and composite signal input. Use the AJ-YA932G analog video input board when the AJ-SD965 is to be used with a 625i system. O AES/EBU audio input/output Digital audio input/output connectors are provided.
  • Page 7: Parts And Their Functions

    Parts and their functions Front panel DVCPRO 50 POWER DVCPRO SUPER REC INH MODE REMOTE TAPE PREVIEW/ AUTO EDIT PREROLL METER INPUT SELECT REVIEW A IN A OUT FULL/FINE VIDEO AUDIO HEADPHONES AUDIO MIX AUDIO MON SEL 1&2 3&4 CH2/4 REC CH1/3 CH 1 CH 2 CH 3...
  • Page 8 Parts and their functions Front panel MODE switch DVCPRO 50 POWER DVCPRO REMOTE SUPER REC INH MODE TAPE PREVIEW/ METER INPUT SELECT AUTO EDIT PREROLL REVIEW A IN A OUT FULL/FINE VIDEO AUDIO HEADPHONES AUDIO MIX AUDIO MON SEL 1&2 3&4 CH2/4 REC CH1/3 CH1/3...
  • Page 9 Parts and their functions Front panel DVCPRO 50 POWER DVCPRO SUPER REC INH MODE REMOTE TAPE PREVIEW/ METER INPUT SELECT REVIEW AUTO EDIT PREROLL A IN A OUT FULL/FINE VIDEO AUDIO HEADPHONES AUDIO MIX AUDIO MON SEL 1&2 3&4 CH2/4 REC CH1/3 CH 1 CH 2 CH 3...
  • Page 10 Parts and their functions Front panel DVCPRO 50 POWER DVCPRO SUPER REC INH MODE REMOTE TAPE PREVIEW/ METER INPUT SELECT AUTO EDIT PREROLL REVIEW A IN A OUT FULL/FINE VIDEO AUDIO HEADPHONES AUDIO MIX AUDIO MON SEL 1&2 3&4 CH2/4 REC CH1/3 CH 1 CH 2 CH 3...
  • Page 11 Parts and their functions Front panel DVCPRO 50 POWER DVCPRO REMOTE SUPER REC INH MODE TAPE PREVIEW/ AUTO EDIT PREROLL METER INPUT SELECT REVIEW A IN A OUT FULL/FINE VIDEO AUDIO HEADPHONES AUDIO MIX AUDIO MON SEL 1&2 3&4 CH2/4 REC CH1/3 CH1/3 CH 1 CH 2...
  • Page 12 Parts and their functions Front panel DVCPRO 50 POWER DVCPRO SUPER REC INH MODE REMOTE TAPE PREVIEW/ METER INPUT SELECT AUTO EDIT PREROLL REVIEW A IN A OUT FULL/FINE VIDEO AUDIO HEADPHONES AUDIO MIX AUDIO MON SEL 1&2 3&4 CH2/4 REC CH1/3 CH 1 CH 2 CH 3...
  • Page 13 Parts and their functions Front panel DVCPRO 50 POWER DVCPRO SUPER REC INH MODE REMOTE TAPE PREVIEW/ METER INPUT SELECT AUTO EDIT PREROLL REVIEW A IN A OUT FULL/FINE VIDEO AUDIO HEADPHONES AUDIO MIX AUDIO MON SEL 1&2 3&4 CH1/3 CH2/4 REC CH1/3 CH 1 CH 2...
  • Page 14 Parts and their functions Front panel DVCPRO 50 POWER DVCPRO SUPER REC INH MODE REMOTE TAPE PREVIEW/ AUTO EDIT PREROLL METER INPUT SELECT REVIEW A IN A OUT FULL/FINE VIDEO AUDIO HEADPHONES AUDIO MIX AUDIO MON SEL 1&2 3&4 CH2/4 REC CH1/3 CH 1 CH 2 CH 3...
  • Page 15 Parts and their functions Front panel DVCPRO 50 POWER DVCPRO SUPER REC INH MODE REMOTE TAPE PREVIEW/ METER INPUT SELECT AUTO EDIT PREROLL REVIEW A IN A OUT FULL/FINE VIDEO AUDIO HEADPHONES AUDIO MIX AUDIO MON SEL 1&2 3&4 CH1/3 CH2/4 REC CH1/3 CH 1 CH 2...
  • Page 16: Display Panel

    Parts and their functions Display panel TV system displays The selected TV system is displayed here. It is possible to switch between the 525 interlace and 625 interlace systems by setting setup menu item No. 070 (TV SYSTEM). : This lights when the 525 interlaced TV system has been selected.
  • Page 17 Parts and their functions Display panel 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.
  • Page 18: Rear Panel

    Parts and their functions Rear panel AES/EBU ANALOG REMOTE CH1/2 VIDEO AC IN REMOTE IN/OUT 75Ω CH3/4 REMOTE CH1/2 REF VIDEO ENCODER REMOTE 75Ω CH3/4 OPTION RS-232C VIDEO PARALLEL (WFM) (SUPER) SIGNAL SERVICE ONLY AC IN socket Connect one end of the power cord supplied to this socket and the other end to the power outlet.
  • Page 19 Parts and their functions Rear panel AES/EBU ANALOG REMOTE CH1/2 VIDEO AC IN REMOTE IN/OUT 75Ω CH3/4 REMOTE CH1/2 REF VIDEO ENCODER REMOTE 75Ω CH3/4 OPTION RS-232C VIDEO PARALLEL (WFM) (SUPER) SIGNAL SERVICE ONLY This fan is used to cool down the VTR. If, for any reason, the fan stops, “E-10”...
  • Page 20: Connections

    Connections Source machine: Set the REMOTE button on the front panel to the remote mode (REMOTE lamp ON). Recorder: Set the REMOTE button on the front panel to the local mode (REMOTE lamp OFF). Reference signal generator Source machine AES/EBU ANALOG REMOTE CH1/2...
  • Page 21: Connections With Editing Controller

    Connections (continued) Connections with editing controller AV monitor Video monitor signals Audio monitor signals Editing controller DVCPRO 50 XL/L/M-cassette POWER DVCPRO SUPER REC INH MODE REMOTE TAPE COUNTER ASSEM VIDEO INSERT RESET CH 1 CH 2 CH 3 PF 1 PF 2 PF 3 STAND BY...
  • Page 22: Tapes

    STILL TIMER is set to 10 seconds. It is recommended that tapes bearing the Panasonic brand be used as the consumer-use DV tapes. M cassettes Tapes enabling recording and playback for up to 33 minutes at the 50 Mbps rate and for up to 66 minutes at the 25 Mbps rate.
  • Page 23: Jog/Shuttle

    Jog/Shuttle Jog mode Press the search dial so that it remains pressed in. Check that the JOG lamp has lit. 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 24: 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 25: Automatic Editing (Deck-To-Deck)

    Automatic editing Switch settings and adjustments When using the AJ-SD965 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 26: Selecting The Editing Mode

    Automatic editing (deck-to-deck) 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 27: Checking And Previewing Edit Points

    Automatic editing (deck-to-deck) 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 28: Modifying Edit Points

    Automatic editing (deck-to-deck) 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 29: Executing And Reviewing Automatic Editing

    Automatic editing (deck-to-deck) 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.
  • Page 30: 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 31 Audio split editing (continued) $ 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.
  • Page 32: 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 unit to...
  • Page 33: Pf (Programmable Function) Functions

    PF (Programmable Function) functions Four most frequently used setup items can be registered in the four PF buttons. Registering setup items in the PF buttons PF1 PF2 PF3 PF4 DVCPRO 50 POWER DVCPRO SUPER REC INH MODE REMOTE TAPE COUNTER STAND BY PREVIEW/ AUTO EDIT...
  • Page 34: Setup (Initial Settings)

    Setup (initial settings) This VTR’s main settings are performed while making selections using a system of menus. DVCPRO 50 POWER DVCPRO SUPER REC INH MODE REMOTE TAPE PREVIEW/ METER INPUT SELECT AUTO EDIT PREROLL REVIEW A IN A OUT FULL/FINE VIDEO AUDIO HEADPHONES...
  • Page 35: 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 (SHIFT+RECORDER). MENU When the FF button is pressed while holding down the SHIFT button, the next user file is selected;...
  • Page 36 Setup menus (continued) 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 37 Setup menus (continued) Saving user files Press the (SHIFT+RECORDER). MENU Press the REW button or FF button while holding down the SHIFT 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 <...
  • Page 38: System Menu

    Setup menus (continued) 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 39 Setup menus (continued) SYSTEM menu No./Item Description System phase adjustment. SYS H OFFSET 0000 –3 : –13.4 µsec 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>...
  • Page 40: User Menus

    Setup menus (continued) 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 0005 mode EDIT] is set, the unit will not 0015 operate if the preroll time is set to 0 seconds.
  • Page 41 Setup menus (continued) USER menu <BASIC> No./Item Description This sets the position of the characters on the horizontal plane for the time code and CHARA H-POS other super displays output to the VIDEO OUT 3/SDI OUT 3 connector. 0000 0004 0016 This sets the position of the characters on the vertical plane for the time code and other...
  • Page 42: Operation

    Setup menus (continued) 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 43 Setup menus (continued) 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 44 Setup menus (continued) 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 LAMP has been set to the accidental erasure prevention status. 0000 LIGHT : The lamp lights up. 0001 FLASH : The lamp flashes.
  • Page 45: 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 is to function when the REMOTE...
  • Page 46: Edit

    Setup menus (continued) 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 47 Setup menus (continued) USER menu <EDIT> No./Item Description The same type of setting as setup menu No. 305. This selects the channel concerned EDIT RPLCE4 when the CH4 edit preset is set in compliance with the ON or OFF presetting for the analog audio signals designated by the controller.
  • Page 48: Tape Protect

    Setup menus (continued) USER menu <EDIT> No./Item Description This sets the maximum JOG REV speed. JOG REV MAX 0000 –4.1 : –4.1 (–3.1)a speed 0001 –1.85 : –1.85a speed 0002 –1 : –1a speed 0003 –0.43 : –0.43 (–0.5)a speed <Notes>...
  • Page 49: Time Code

    Setup menus (continued) 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 50 Setup menus (continued) 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.
  • Page 51: Video

    Setup menus (continued) 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...
  • Page 52 Setup menus (continued) USER menu <VIDEO> No./Item Description This selects the operation mode for edge subcarrier reduction (ESR) in the playback ESR MODE circuit. 0000 OFF : The mode is forcibly set to OFF. 0001 AUTO : The mode is automatically set to ON or OFF depending on the VTR operation.
  • Page 53 Setup menus (continued) USER menu <VIDEO> No./Item Description For setting 7.5% setup processing to be performed on input and output signals in the SETUP 50 DVCPRO50 (50 Mbps) mode. When the STOP button is pressed, operation is transferred to the sub-screen, and the setup level is set for each output.
  • Page 54 Setup menus (continued) USER menu <VIDEO> No./Item Description This selects whether or not to record the UMID information on the tape. UMID REC 0000 OFF : UMID information is not recorded on the tape. In addition, EE output signals are blanked. 0001 ON : UMID information is recorded on the tape.
  • Page 55: Audio

    Setup menus (continued) 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 input (CH3) reference level switching.
  • Page 56 Setup menus (continued) USER menu <AUDIO> No./Item Description This selects the monitor output. MONI CH SEL 0000 MANU : The output signal is as selected in MONITOR SELECT buttons. 0001 AUTO : PCM AUDIO output is selected within the –0.43 (–0.5)a to +1a speed range; CUE is automatically selected for all other tape speeds.
  • Page 57 Setup menus (continued) 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 attenuated (reduced). This selects whether to mute the sound where recordings are joined during REC PT MUTE DV/DVCAM playback.
  • Page 58: Blank

    Setup menus (continued) USER menu <V BLANK> No./Item Description For selecting the mode for recording signals on additional lines. ADD LINE 25 0000 OFF : No signals are recorded on additional lines. 0001 YC422 : The 422 mode signals are recorded on 1 line.
  • Page 59 Setup menus (continued) USER menu <V BLANK> No./Item Description For selecting the mode for recording signals on additional lines. ADD LINE 50 0000 OFF : No signals are recorded on additional lines. 0001 YC422 : The 422 mode signals are recorded on 2 lines.
  • Page 60 Setup menus (continued) 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.
  • Page 61: Lcd

    Setup menus (continued) USER menu <LCD> No./Item Description This sets the LCD monitor’s saving function (see page 11). LCD PROTECT 0000 OFF : The saving function is not established. 0001 ON : The saving function is established. This sets the brightness of the LCD monitor’s backlight.
  • Page 62: Time Code/User 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 63 Time code/user bit (continued) 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 as...
  • Page 64: 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 bit data recorded in the SBC area UBR.
  • Page 65: Video Output Signals And Servo Reference

    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 66 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.
  • Page 67: 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 68: Audio Recording Channel And Monitor Output

    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 CH3 input/CH4 input/CH3 input+CH4 input CH3 input/CH4 input/CH3 input+CH4 input CH1 input/CH2 input/CH1 input+CH2 input/ CH3 input/CH4 input/CH3 input+CH4 input/...
  • Page 69: 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 70: 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 71: 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 72: Umid Information Display

    Error messages (continued) $ 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 73: Warning Messages

    Error messages (continued) Warning messages OMonitor display Priority ODescription OVTR operation and corrective action High E-10 (FAN STOP) This is displayed when the fan motor stops. VTR: Operation continues. OCheck that nothing is obstructing the fan movement. E-09 (NO RF) This appears during playback when a blank section (tape blank) lasting for one or more seconds has been detected.
  • Page 74 Error messages (continued) 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 75 Error messages (continued) 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.
  • Page 76: 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 79, 80.) $ Conditions for acknowledging commands from RS-232C interface O The REMOTE button on the front panel must be set to the remote mode (REMOTE lamp ON).
  • Page 77: Communication Parameters

    RS-232C interface (continued) 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 78 RS-232C interface (continued) 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 79 RS-232C interface (continued) 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 80 RS-232C interface (continued) $ 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.
  • Page 81: Connector Signals

    Connector signals VIDEO IN SDI IN BNCa2, Active through (DIGITAL) Y, PB, PR BNCa3 (Board, option) (ANALOG) VIDEO IN BNCa2, Loop-through, 75Ω termination switch provided (Board, option) REF VIDEO IN BNCa2, Loop-through, 75Ω termination switch provided VIDEO OUT SDI OUT BNCa3 (DIGITAL) Y, PB, PR...
  • Page 82 Connector signals (continued) 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...
  • Page 83: Specifications

    Specifications [GENERAL] Power supply: AC 100 – 240 V, 50/60 Hz Power consumption: 115 W 130 W (with all options) indicates safety information. Operating ambient temperature: 5°C to 40°C Operating ambient humidity: 10% to 80% (no condensation) Weight: 38.5 lb (17.5 kg) Dimensions (WaHaD): inchesa6 inchesa16...
  • Page 84 Specifications (continued) [VIDEO] $ Video output connector Analog component output: BNCa3 (Y, P Y: 1.0 V [p-p], P : 0.486/0.7 V [p-p] switchable, (75% color bar, 7.5% setup) Analog composite output: BNCa3, video 1, video 2 (video/WFM selectable), video 3 (superimpose on/off) SDI output: BNCa3, SDI 1, SDI 2, SDI 3 (superimpose on/off),...
  • Page 85 Memo...
  • Page 86 PANASONIC BROADCAST & TELEVISION SYSTEMS COMPANY UNIT COMPANY OF MATSUSHITA ELECTRIC CORPORATION OF AMERICA Executive Office: One Panasonic Way 4E-7, Secaucus, NJ 07094 (201) 348-7000 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...

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