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Panasonic HD1700pe Operating Instructions Manual

Panasonic HD1700pe Operating Instructions Manual

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Video Cassette Recorder

Operating Instructions

Model AJ-
Digital HD
P
E
VQT0E88

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  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    Thank you for purchasing this product. Before operating this product, please read the instructions carefully and save this manual for future use. Video Cassette Recorder Operating Instructions Model AJ- Digital HD VQT0E88...

  • Page 2: For Your Safety

    For your safety (General) WARNING: • TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. • TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, KEEP THIS EQUIPMENT AWAY FROM ALL LIQUIDS—USE AND STORE ONLY IN LOCATIONS WHICH ARE NOT EXPOSED TO THE RISK OF DRIPPING OR SPLASHING LIQUIDS, AND DO NOT PLACE...
  • Page 3 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.
  • Page 4 If you lose the fuse cover the plug must not be used until a replacement cover is obtained. A replacement fuse cover can be purchased from your local Panasonic Dealer. IF THE FITTED MOULDED PLUG IS UNSUITABLE FOR THE SOCKET OUTLET IN YOUR HOME THEN THE FUSE SHOULD BE REMOVED AND THE PLUG CUT OFF AND DISPOSED OF SAFELY.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Contents For your safety ......2 General outline ......6 Standard accessories .

  • Page 6: General Outline

    General outline The model AJ-HD1700 is a DVCPRO HD-LP format HD digital video cassette recorder which uses 1/4˝ wide compact cassette tapes. It can record, play back and edit 1080/59.94i (60i), 720/59.94p (60p) and 1080/50i HD signals and also play back existing DVCPRO (25 Mbps or 50 Mbps) tapes.

  • Page 7: Features

    Consumer-use DV tapes (SP) and DVCAM tapes can also be played back on this VTR. Digital slow motion/dial jog Panasonic’s unique digital slow motion technology enables clear playback (of tapes recorded using the DVCPRO HD- LP system) at speeds ranging from j1k to i2k.

  • Page 8: Parts And Their Functions

    Parts and Their Functions Front panel XL/L/M Do not insert S-cassette POWER CH CONDITION MONITOR FULL/FINE REMOTE RS-232C HEADPHONES HOME VIDEO UNITY AUDIO UNITY STAND BY SHIFT EDIT AUDIO CH SELECT A IN A OUT PREVIEW/ PRE- PQRS REVIEW ROLL AUTO WXYZ TRIM...
  • Page 9 Parts and Their Functions Front panel < XL/L/M Do not insert S-cassette POWER CH CONDITION MONITOR FULL/FINE REMOTE RS-232C HEADPHONES HOME VIDEO UNITY AUDIO UNITY STAND BY SHIFT EDIT AUDIO CH SELECT A IN A OUT PREVIEW/ PRE- PQRS REVIEW ROLL AUTO WXYZ...
  • Page 10 Parts and Their Functions Front panel > XL/L/M Do not insert S-cassette POWER CH CONDITION MONITOR FULL/FINE REMOTE RS-232C HEADPHONES HOME VIDEO UNITY AUDIO UNITY STAND BY SHIFT EDIT AUDIO CH SELECT A IN A OUT PREVIEW/ PRE- PQRS REVIEW ROLL AUTO WXYZ...
  • Page 11 Parts and Their Functions Front panel XL/L/M POWER CH CONDITION MONITOR FULL/FINE REMOTE RS-232C HEADPHONES HOME VIDEO AUDIO STAND BY SHIFT EDIT AUDIO CH SELECT A IN A OUT PREVIEW/ PRE- REVIEW ROLL PQRS AUTO WXYZ TRIM EDIT PUSH LOCK FULL D SHTL button For shuttle playback, press this button and proceed...
  • Page 12 Parts and Their Functions Front panel XL/L/M POWER CH CONDITION MONITOR FULL/FINE REMOTE RS-232C HEADPHONES HOME VIDEO AUDIO STAND BY SHIFT EDIT AUDIO CH SELECT A IN A OUT PREVIEW/ PRE- REVIEW ROLL PQRS AUTO WXYZ TRIM EDIT PUSH LOCK FULL J Audio channel selector button Use this button to select whether the audio controls...
  • Page 13 Parts and Their Functions Front panel XL/L/M Do not insert S-cassette POWER CH CONDITION MONITOR FULL/FINE REMOTE RS-232C HEADPHONES HOME VIDEO UNITY AUDIO UNITY STAND BY SHIFT EDIT AUDIO CH SELECT A IN A OUT PREVIEW/ PRE- PQRS REVIEW ROLL AUTO WXYZ TRIM...
  • Page 14 Parts and Their Functions Front panel XL/L/M POWER CH CONDITION MONITOR FULL/FINE REMOTE RS-232C HEADPHONES HOME VIDEO AUDIO STAND BY SHIFT EDIT AUDIO CH SELECT A IN A OUT PREVIEW/ PRE- REVIEW ROLL PQRS AUTO WXYZ TRIM EDIT PUSH LOCK FULL Y STANDBY button The same tape tension is applied as in the regular...
  • Page 15 Parts and Their Functions Front panel INPUT CHECK output specifications VIDEO (59/60 Hz mode) Input selection INT SG HD SDI (MENU 600) (59.94Hz/ (59.94Hz/ 60Hz) 60Hz) Output system HD SDI INT SG HD SDI (MONITOR) (selected (input signal) (59.94Hz/60Hz) signal) SD SDI MUTE MUTE...

  • Page 16: O Time Code Display

    Parts and Their Functions Time code display SHIFT 1 Cue time display The currently registered cue time appears here. (For details of the cue time operations, refer to “Cue time registration, preroll and cue-up” on page 112.) Cue time operations can be performed on the HOME, PF1 and PF2 screens only.
  • Page 17 Parts and Their Functions Time code display SHIFT 3 Time counter display CTL: CTL counter data TCG: Time code data of time code generator UBG: User’s bit data of time code generator tcg: When the time code data of the time code generator is preset ubg: When the user’s bit data of the time...

  • Page 18: Rear Panel

    Parts and Their Functions Rear panel < PUSH PUSH HD SDI OUT 1 OUT 2 OUT 3 ACTIVE THROUGH SDTI SD SDI AUDIO CH1·2 CH3·4 (OPTION) AUDIO CH1·2 CH3·4 MONITOR (SUPER) DIGITAL AUDIO AUDIO IN CH 1 CH 2 CH 3 CH 4 ANALOG PUSH...
  • Page 19 Parts and Their Functions Rear panel > HD SDI OUT 1 OUT 2 OUT 3 PUSH PUSH ACTIVE THROUGH SDTI SD SDI AUDIO CH1·2 CH3·4 (OPTION) AUDIO CH1·2 CH3·4 MONITOR (SUPER) DIGITAL AUDIO AUDIO IN CH 1 PUSH CH 2 PUSH CH 3 PUSH...

  • Page 20: Connections

    Connections Example of connections performed for one VTR Player side: Set the REMOTE LED : on the front panel to the off status (LOCAL mode). SDTI output (when SDTI, an optional accessory, has been installed) SD SDI input ACTIVE THRU (when SD up-converter, an optional accessory, has been installed) SDTI input (when SDTI, an optional...

  • Page 21: 23/24 Hz Or 25 Hz (Hd) Mode

    Connections Example of system connections in 23/24 Hz or 25 Hz (HD) mode When this VTR plays back a tape which was recorded at a frame rate of 24 fps (25 fps) using a variable frame rate camera, the signals on the tape can be output after converting them to 1080/24psf (1080/25psf) to enable direct editing together with the AJ-HD3700 series.

  • Page 22: Editing Controller

    Connections Example of connections with an editing controller AV monitor Video monitor signals Audio monitor signals Editing controller To REMOTE IN/OUT connector XL/L/M -cassette Do not insert S-cassette POWER without adapter CH CONDITION MONITOR FULL/FINE REMOTE RS-232C HEADPHONES ADJUST SHTL HOME ASSEM PUSH-INTER...

  • Page 23: Concerning Tapes

    120 minutes in the LP mode) cannot be used. It is recommended that tapes bearing the Panasonic brand be used as the consumer-use DV tapes. • Bear in mind that inserting a cassette tape without the use of a cassette adapter will cause malfunctioning.

  • Page 24: Turning On The Power And Inserting The Cassette

    Turning on the power and inserting the cassette Before starting to operate the VTR, check whether the equipment has been connected properly. Turn on the VTR’s power. Check that the AUTO OFF lamp is off. If condensation or some other problem has occurred, the AUTO OFF lamp lights, and no further operations can be performed.

  • Page 25: Recording

    Recording Set the accidental erasure prevention tab on the cassette tape to the “recording” position, and insert the tape. Press the STOP button to set the VTR to the stop mode. Select “EE” as the OUTPUT setting using the <HOME> menu. E-E pictures now appear on the TV monitor.

  • Page 26: Playback

    Playback Insert the cassette tape, and set the VTR to the STOP mode. Press the PLAY button. Normal playback commences. Adjust the audio playback levels. Before adjusting the playback levels, check that the PB LED is lighted and that the audio adjustment dial is in the unlocked status.

  • Page 27: Jog/Shuttle

    Jog/Shuttle Jog mode Press the JOG button. Turn the search dial. The dial’s click-stops are released, and the tape is played back at the speed corresponding to the speed at which the dial is turned. The maximum jog speed can be changed by selecting the setup menu item No.310 (JOG FWD MAX) and No.311 (JOG REV MAX) settings.

  • Page 28: Manual Editing

    Manual Editing Select the editing mode. ASSEM button: Assemble (frame-to-frame continuity) editing is performed using this button. INSERT button: Insert editing is performed using this button. On the time code display, select the channels to be edited. ASSEM: Set ASSEM to ON using the INSERT: To select V, A1, A2, A3, A4 and CUE channels, press the...

  • Page 29: Automatic Editing (Deck-To-Deck)

    Automatic Editing “Editing” refers to the work involved in using pre- recorded tapes to bring different contents together or delete unnecessary parts and bring together only the necessary parts. The basic editing steps are as follows. Using the REMOTE button, set the player to REMOTE and the recorder to LOCAL (ensure that the REMOTE LED is not lighted).

  • Page 30: Selecting The Editing Mode

    Automatic Editing Selecting the editing mode Select the editing mode. ASSEM button: Assemble (frame-to-frame continuity) editing is performed in this mode. INSERT button: Insert editing is performed in this mode. On the time code display, select the channels to be edited.

  • Page 31: Checking The Edit Points

    Automatic Editing Checking the edit points Press the IN (or OUT) button to check the edit point. The value of the registered edit point appears on the display. While holding down the IN (or OUT) button, press the PREROLL button to check the picture at the edit point.

  • Page 32: O Previewing

    Automatic Editing Previewing After the edit points have been registered, press the PREVIEW button. Regular preview is now conducted. <Notes> • If the edit IN point has not been registered, the position where the PREVIEW button was pressed is registered as the edit IN point. •...

  • Page 33: O Reviewing

    Automatic Editing Reviewing Upon completion of the editing, press the REVIEW button. Review is now started by the recorder. • To stop the review at any time, press the STOP button. • When the edit OUT point is reached, the tape is postrolled, after which it stops.

  • Page 34: 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 points 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 35 Audio Split Editing ∫ Duration display The duration can be indicated on the display. 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 36: Variable Memory Function

    Variable memory function Variable memory function selection The variable memory mode can be selected by setting (VARMEM) on the <HOME SHIFT> menu to “ON.” When (VARMEM) is set to “OFF,” the variable memory mode is canceled, and the regular mode is established.
  • Page 37 Variable memory function Variable memory editing operation procedure XL/L/M Do not insert S-cassette POWER without adapter CH CONDITION MONITOR FULL/FINE REMOTE RS-232C HEADPHONES HOME VIDEO UNITY AUDIO UNITY STAND BY SHIFT EDIT AUDIO CH SELECT A IN A OUT PREVIEW/ PRE- PQRS REVIEW...

  • Page 38: Function Menus

    Function menus The function menus are used to set the functions which are frequently used. The function menus are selected directly using the direct menu buttons on the front panel. General description General menus <HOME>, <HOME SHIFT> The most basic settings for recording, playback and TC operations are set on these menu screens.

  • Page 39: O Allocating The Function Keys

    Function menus Allocating the function keys Menu (6 types) Menu hierarchy HOME 2nd (SHIFT) VIDEO 2nd (SHIFT) 3rd (F+SHIFT) AUDIO 2nd (SHIFT) 3rd (SHIFT) 2nd (SHIFT) 2nd (SHIFT) 2nd (SHIFT) MULTICUE function 2nd (SHIFT) DIAG ERROR LOG function 2nd (SHIFT) MENU 2nd (SHIFT) ASSEM...

  • Page 40: O How To Switch The Settings

    Function menus How to switch the settings Toggle: Each time a function button is pressed, the setting is changed or entered. F i toggle*: When a function button is pressed while the F button is held down, the setting can be changed or entered each time.

  • Page 41: O Home

    Function menus <HOME> The most basic settings for recording, playback and TC operations are set on this menu screen. Status display 1 Warning mark Status display 2 Name of menu displayed Remaining tape/total tape Operation mode/speed SHIFT Time counter Cue time Back menu indicator Variable memory mode indicator Status display 1...
  • Page 42 Function menus Status display 1 (continued) Output reference This displays the output reference status. Description of settings HD23 The HD REF input signal has been selected as the reference. The frame frequency is 23.98 Hz. HD24 The HD REF input signal has been selected as the reference. The frame frequency is 24 Hz.
  • Page 43 Function menus <HOME> Playback reference signal (OutRef) specifications for tape playback 59.94 Hz/60 Hz, 50 Hz mode Input signal provided (“Yes”)/not provided (“No”) HD_REF_IN SD_REF_IN INPUT 23.98/24Hz, 25 Hz (HD) mode Input signal provided (“Yes”)/not provided (“No”) HD_REF_IN HD_REF_IN Internal HD Internal HD: HD playback reference, 74MHzCLK operates at FreeRun setting.
  • Page 44 Function menus <HOME> Status display 2 Indicator Description of setting This lights when the SCH phase of the SDREF signal is within the prescribed range. This lights when color framing is locked. This lights during recording or playback in the drop frame mode.
  • Page 45 Function menus <HOME> Registering TCG values Selecting the values Press the TC/CTL button to select TC. Press the button. The selected item (cue time or TC) is now highlighted. Turn the ADJUST dial to select TC. Again press the button. highlighted, and the mode for inputting numerical values is established.
  • Page 46 Function menus <HOME> Function Switching Setting button/item method Toggle TAPE OUTPUT Toggle TC/CTL* Press RESET TC CLR* F i toggle R INH NORM V/CTL F1 (SHIFT) 0s --- 5s --- Toggle i PREROL F2 (SHIFT) F3 (SHIFT) AUTO F i toggle OUTREF INPUT HD_REF...

  • Page 47: O Video

    Function menus <VIDEO> The basic input/output settings for the video signals are set, and the level of the HD output signals can also be adjusted on these menu screens. 1. Video signal input switching, internal signal source type changing, and up-converter aspect ratio conversion Time counter SHIFT...
  • Page 48 Function menus <VIDEO> Function Switching Setting button/item method When “CMPST” is selected as the setup menu item No.650 (STYLE) setting F1 (SHIFT) F2 (SHIFT) F3 (SHIFT) 0.0% --- Toggle i V LV 100.0% --- 200.0% F4 (SHIFT) 0.0% --- Toggle i C LV 100.0% --- 141.3%...

  • Page 49: O Audio

    Function menus <AUDIO> The basic input/output settings for the audio signals are set on these menu screens. 1. Audio signal input selection (CH1jCH4) SHIFT 2. Audio signal input selection (CH5-CH8) SHIFT Function Setting Setting button/item Toggle INT SG A1 IN DIGI Toggle INT SG...
  • Page 50 Function menus <AUDIO> Function Switching Setting button/item method F1 (SHIFT2) Toggle VOLUME AUTO F2 (SHIFT2) F3 (SHIFT2) Toggle RECCUE CH1i i 2 CH3i i 4 CH5i i 6 CH7i i 8 CH1j j 8 F4 (SHIFT2) F5 (SHIFT2) F6 (SHIFT2) Toggle M MIX *The underlining (__) denotes the factory setting mode.

  • Page 51: O Tc

    Function menus <TC> The TC-related settings are performed on these menu screens.Whether the TC is to be superimposed onto the display can also be set on this screen. SHIFT Function Switching button/item method Toggle When HD SDI, INT SG or SDTI is selected: TC SRC EXT_L SLTC...

  • Page 52: O Cue

    Function menus <CUE> A maximum of 60 cue points can be set on these menu screens. When “AUTO” has been selected as the (PAGE) setting on the AUTO PAGE mode <CUE SHIFT> menu, up to 10 pages of cue points with 6 cue points on each page can be managed on a page-by-page basis.
  • Page 53 Function menus <CUE> Search mode The desired search point can be selected, and the tape can be prerolled to that point. When the display page has been changed using the (PREV) or (NEXT) button on the <CUE> menu, the following applies depending on the setting (PAGE) on the <CUE SHIFT>...

  • Page 54: Search Operations

    Function menus <CUE> Clearing registered points $ Clearing all the registered points together When (AL CLR) on the <CUE> menu is pressed while the button is held down, all the cue point data currently selected is cleared. The range of the points which are cleared is as follows depending on the setting for (PAGE) on the <CUE SHIFT>...

  • Page 55: O Diag

    Function menus <DIAG> The warnings and hour-meter can be checked on these menu screens. On the SHIFT menu screen, error log files can be checked, deleted or saved onto or loaded from IC cards. Warning mark SHIFT Warning display When a warning occurs in this VTR, the warning mark (W) blinks at the top left of the screen.
  • Page 56 Function menus <DIAG> Function Switching Setting button/item method WARN HOURS F1 (SHIFT) Toggle STEP F2 (SHIFT) FiPress CARD F3 (SHIFT) F4 (SHIFT) F5 (SHIFT) FiPress AL CLR F6 (SHIFT) Concerning the setup menu item No.015 (AUTO STEP) setting (default: OFF) Up to 99 warning messages can be saved by the error log function, and this setup menu item determines what kind of save processing is to be conducted when...

  • Page 57: O Menu

    Function menus <MENU> These enable movement to the menu screens for operations (adjustments, saving data onto or loading it from the internal memory or IC cards) relating to the SYSTEM and SETUP menus. SHIFT SHIFT Function Switching Setting button/item method FiPress FILE FiPress...

  • Page 58: O Assemble

    Function menus <ASSEMBLE> The ASSEMBLE editing mode is selected on this menu screen. IN point OUT point SHIFT Automatic editing and manual editing • When the editing mode has been selected (the button is lighted), automatic editing or ASSEM manual editing can be performed even after the ASSEMBLE screen has been exited.

  • Page 59: O Insert

    Function menus <INSERT> The INSERT editing mode and editing channels are selected on this menu screen. Marker OUT point IN point SHIFT AUDIO IN point AUDIO OUT point Registering the edit points After the edit IN and OUT points have been registered, the buttons light.

  • Page 60: O Setup Menu/System Menu

    Function menus <SETUP MENU/SYSTEM MENU> When the SETUP MENU or SYSTEM MENU opera- tion menu is selected, a menu list appears on the monitor, and the respective items can be set. SETUP menu Change mark SHIFT SYSTEM menu Change mark SHIFT Monitor display menu Item selection cursor...

  • Page 61: Function Buttons

    Function menus <SETUP MENU/SYSTEM MENU> Flow of setting changes Open the screen. Select the menu item Close the screen. F6 (EXIT) Press the ADJ dial. SETUP MENU function buttons Function Switching Setting button/item method Press : PREV Press ; NEXT Press CANCEL Press...

  • Page 62: O File

    Function menus <FILE> The current setting information, including the SETUP menu contents, can be provided with titles and either saved in or loaded from the backup memory in one of 4 variations. When (FILE) is pressed while the down on the <MENU> screen, the following function menu is displayed.
  • Page 63 Function menus <FILE> Settings File overwrite inhibit facility It is possible to lock the overwrite inhibit facility for individual files in VTR MEMORY the file to be locked, and press (LOCK) is pressed again, the facility is unlocked. The locked or unlocked mode is displayed in the file status.

  • Page 64: O Pf1/Pf2

    Function menus <PF1/PF2> Up to 24 frequently used setup menu items can be registered. The items are registered on the function menus shown below. (No settings have been registered before the VTR leaves the factory.) To display one of the function menus, press FT), (PF1 BK), (PF2 FT) or...
  • Page 65 Function menus <PF1/PF2> Flow of function button registration Open the screen. Select the function button to be registered. Close the screen. Turn the ADJ dial. F6 (EXIT) F4 (one button reset) F i F4 (all buttons reset) F5 (settings entered) PF1/PF2 function buttons Function Switching...
  • Page 66 Function menus <PF1/PF2> PF1/PF2 function button names When SETUP menu items have been registered in the function buttons, the names of these function buttons are displayed as set forth in the table below. Setup menu Name of setup menu Function button name item No.
  • Page 67 Function menus <PF1/PF2> Setup menu Name of setup menu Function button name item No. item STILL TIMER STILL SRC PROTECT SRC PT DRUM STDBY DRUM STOP PROTECT STP PT VITC BLANK VI BLK VITC POS-1 VI PS1 VITC POS-2 VI PS2 TCG MODE TCG MD RUN MODE...
  • Page 68 Function menus <PF1/PF2> Setup menu Name of setup menu Function button name item No. item CH1 IN LV A1 ILV CH2 IN LV A2 ILV CH3 IN LV A3 ILV CH4 IN LV A4 ILV CUE IN LV AC ILV CH1 OUT LV A1 OLV CH2 OUT LV...

  • Page 69: O Card

    Function menus <CARD> The settings and information can be saved onto or loaded from the IC card memory. When is pressed on the <MENU> screen while the is held down, the function menu shown below is displayed. [MENU/ERROR LOG/MULTI CUE] Memory name Memory selection cursor...
  • Page 70 Function menus <CARD> [MENU/ERROR LOG/MULTI CUE] IC card data layout Lock VTR memory data layout SETUP MENU SETUP MENU (what has been registered for the PF1, PF2 menu items, <> contents of ≤ some function buttons) 50 PIN ASSIGN 50 PIN ASSIGN <>...
  • Page 71 Function menus <CARD> Editing the title of a selected file First select the operation file, and then press the ADJ dial. The first digit of the title display area is highlighted, indicating that the file title can now be edited. •...

  • Page 72: O 50P In/Out Assign

    Function menus <50P IN/OUT ASSIGN> Using the front panel controls and on-screen menus, functions are registered into the input pins of the parallel remote (50PIN) connector and the statuses are registered into its output pins. When (50P IN) or (50P OT) is pressed while button is held down on the <MENU SHIFT>...
  • Page 73 Function menus <50P IN/OUT ASSIGN> Registering functions in the input pins/Active inputs Registering functions in the output pins/Active outputs Selecting the 50-pin connector pins Turn the ADJ dial to move the selection marker and select the pin of the 50-pin connector into which the menu item is to be registered.
  • Page 74 Function menus <50P IN/OUT ASSIGN> Special IN menu list (continued) SUPER Description of setting DISPLAY UPCON MODE and DOWNCON MODE settings switched simultaneously For switching the picture angle during down-conversion to UD FIT_V letter box and the picture angle during up-conversion to the top/bottom cut status in the vertical direction.
  • Page 75 Function menus <50P IN/OUT ASSIGN> The statuses established by a multiple number of pins in the special OUT menu list are displayed. Pin status “1” signifies “active low” and “0” signifies “open.” Error statuses Error status ERR0 ERR1 ERR2 SERVO NOT LOCKED (priority level 1) SERVO LOCKED (priority level 4) HIGH ERROR (amber) (priority level 3) HIGH ERROR (red) (priority level 2)
  • Page 76 Function menus <50P IN/OUT ASSIGN> Flow of registration Press the ADJ dial. Open the screen. Status in which regis- tered 50-pin connector Close the pin selection is enabled screen. F6 (EXIT) Turn the ADJ dial. F4 (one pin reset) F i F4 (all pins reset) F5 (settings entered) 50P IN/OUT ASSIGN function buttons Function...
  • Page 77 Function menus <50P IN/OUT ASSIGN> 50-pin assignment factory settings Setting item PLAY STOP 422 REMOTE ON 422 REMOTE OFF LOCAL ENABLE EJECT IN SET REC INH ALL REC INH PRE LOCAL DISABLE TC EXT TC INT&TCG MODE AUTO STNDBY ON/OFF ERR0 STATUS DET STOP ON ERR1 STATUS...

  • Page 78: System Menus

    <Note> Use the MT-200 (manufactured by Musashi and recommended by Panasonic) as the external encoder remote controller. However, its VIDEO PHASE, SYNC PHASE and SC PHASE controls will not work. Adjustment item 653: Y LVL (HD)
  • Page 79 System menus No./Item Description of setting For adjusting the system phase of the HD SDI output. When the button is pressed, the display transfers to SHIFT SYS H the submenu screen; press the (HD)* return the display from the submenu screen. Submenu screen For adjusting the system phase of the HD SDI output in 1H steps.
  • Page 80 System menus No./Item Description of setting For adjusting the SCH phase. When the button is pressed, the display transfers to SHIFT SCH (SD)* the submenu screen; press the return the display from the submenu screen. Submenu screen For adjusting the SCH phase in 90o o steps (The SC phase changes, and the H phase remains COARSE unchanged.)

  • Page 81: Setup Menus

    Setup menus <BASIC> No./Item Description of setting For setting the preroll time. Any time from 0 to 30 seconds can be set in 1- P-ROLL TIME second increments. 0000 0005 0030 <Notes> • During automatic editing (PREVIEW or AUTO EDIT), no operations are performed if the preroll time is set to 0 seconds.
  • Page 82 Setup menus <BASIC> (continued) No./Item Description of setting <Notes> • The following mode displays appear depending on the format used. DISPLAY SEL <Format> DVCPRO HD-LP > > DVCPRO HD > DVCPRO50 > DVCPRO > > DVCAM • When setting 2 (T&S&M) is selected, an error message appears if a warning or error has occurred.
  • Page 83 Setup menus <BASIC> (continued) No./Item Description of setting For selecting the format in which the tape is to be played back. PB FORMAT 0000 MANU: The format is determined by the setting selected for setup menu item No.023 (FORMAT SEL). 0001 AUTO: The tape is played back in the format in which it was...

  • Page 84: O Operation

    Setup menus <OPERATION> No./Item Description of setting For selecting the direct search dial operation. 0000 DIAL: SEARCH ENA Direct search dial operations are performed. 0001 KEY: Operation does not transfer to the search mode unless the SHTL, JOG or VAR button is pressed.
  • Page 85 Setup menus <OPERATION> (continued) No./Item Description of setting For selecting what playback images are to be output in the STANDBY OFF mode and EJECT FRZ MODE mode. 0000 DIS: The video output is muted. 0001 STB OFF: Only when the STANDBY OFF mode is established is the image which was being played back at that moment frozen and output.
  • Page 86 Setup menus <OPERATION> (continued) No./Item Description of setting For selecting whether the EJECT lamp is to remain lighted or go off after the cassette tape has been EJECT LAMP ejected. 0000 MODE1: The EJECT lamp remains lighted. 0001 MODE2: The EJECT lamp goes off. For selecting whether to allow or inhibit 118* recording on a tape which has been written...

  • Page 87: O Interface

    • For 0 (OTHER), the ID information of VTRs other than DVCPRO models is set. • Select 2 (ORIG) only when the VTR is connected to a Panasonic controller (such as the AJ-A900, an optional accessory). • Select 1 (DVCPRO) or 2 (ORIG) if the 23/24 Hz mode has been selected by system menu item No.25...

  • Page 88: O Edit

    Setup menus <EDIT> No./Item Description of setting For selecting the operation to be performed when an edit point has been set incorrectly (when the IN/OUT DEL OUT point comes before the IN point). 0000 MANU: Editing is not performed unless the illegal edit point is cleared or set properly.
  • Page 89 Setup menus <EDIT> (continued) No./Item Description of setting For setting the allocation of the channels for 320* the analog audio presets of a controller when a controller without a function to control the EDIT RPLCE1 edit presets of the digital audio signals is used to edit the digital audio signals of the VTR.

  • Page 90: Tape Protect

    Setup menus <TAPE PROTECT> No./Item Description of setting For selecting the duration of the time taken after the VTR is left standing in the STOP or STILL TIMER search STILL mode (JOG, VAR or SHTL) before tape protection established. (Units: s = seconds, min = minutes) 0000 0.5s 0001...

  • Page 91: O Time Code

    Setup menus <TIME CODE> No./Item Description of setting For selecting whether or not to output the 500* VITC signal at the positions selected by setup menu items No.501 (VITC POS-1) and No.502 VITC BLANK (VITC POS-2). 0000 BLANK: The VITC signal is not output. 0001 THRU: The VITC signal is output.
  • Page 92 Setup menus <TIME CODE> (continued) No./Item Description of setting For setting how the user’s bit of the time code 508* generated by the TCG is to be used. 0000 000: BINARY GP NOT SPECIFIED (no character set specified) 0001 001: CHARACTER complying with ISO646, ISO2022 standards) 0002...

  • Page 93: O Video

    Setup menus <VIDEO> No./Item Description of setting For selecting the video signal which is to be input. 600* 0000 INT SG: The internal signal selected by the VIDEO INT VIDEO IN SEL SG item is generated. 0001 HDSDI: The serial video signal which has been input to the HD SDI IN connector is selected.
  • Page 94 Setup menus <VIDEO> (continued) No./Item Description of setting For accentuating the vertical contours during down-conversion and line conversion (1080i < < > > 720p). D/C ENH V 0000 0001 i0.7dB 0002 i i 1dB <Note> 0003 i1.2dB 0004 The numbers on the superimposed i1.5dB display are approximations only.
  • Page 95 Setup menus <VIDEO> (continued) No./Item Description of setting For selecting the HD output signal format 636* during 480i tape (DVCPRO50, DVCPRO, DV or > HD_ DVCAM) playback. (See table below.) 480i> 0000 1080i 0001 720p 0002 --------- For selecting the SD output signal format 637* during 480i tape (DVCPRO50, DVCPRO, DV or >...
  • Page 96 Setup menus <VIDEO> (continued) No./Item Description of setting For adjusting the Y level of the SD SDI output and VIDEO output. Y LVL (SD)* (j j ¶ ¶ to 0 dB to i i 3 dB) 0000 0.0% <Note> 1000 100.0% This setting takes effect when “CMPNT”...
  • Page 97 Setup menus <VIDEO> (continued) No./Item Description of setting For adjusting the contrast (blue) of the LCD monitor on the front panel. B-CONTRAST j127 This function clips the signals below the 676* pedestal level for SD SDI OUT and composite OUT Y (luminance) signals. BLK CLIP 0000 OFF:...

  • Page 98: O Audio

    Setup menus <AUDIO> No./Item Description of setting For selecting the audio input (CH1) reference 700* level. 0000 CH1 IN LV 0001 0002 j20dB For selecting the audio input (CH2) reference 701* level. 0000 CH2 IN LV 0001 0002 j20dB For selecting the audio input (CH3) reference 702* level.
  • Page 99 Setup menus <AUDIO> (continued) No./Item Description of setting For selecting the CH5 input signal. 717* 0000 INT SG: The internal signal is selected. 0001 DIGI: Digital CH5 IN SEL selected. 0002 ANA: Analog selected. (CH1 input) <Note> When DIGI has been selected, whether serial or AES is selected for the input is determined by the setting selected for setup menu item No.723 (D IN SEL 56).
  • Page 100 Setup menus <AUDIO> (continued) No./Item Description of setting For selecting the input signals to be recorded 730* on the audio CH6 track. 0000 CH5: Audio input CH5 signals REC CH6 0001 CH6: Audio input CH6 signals 0002 CH7: Audio input CH7 signals 0003 CH8: Audio input CH8 signals...
  • Page 101 Setup menus <AUDIO> (continued) No./Item Description of setting For selecting the CH2 output status of the main signal line in the search mode. CH2 CUE SEL 0000 OFF: The CUE signal is not output. 0001 The CUE signal is output. <Note>...
  • Page 102 Setup menus <AUDIO> (continued) No./Item Description of setting For selecting whether the playback level 749* adjustment controls are to function in the EE mode when INT SG has been selected on the AUDIO PB VR <AUDIO> function menu. 0000 DIS: The INT SG output level is fixed at the UNITY level.
  • Page 103 Setup menus <AUDIO> (continued) No./Item Description of setting For selecting the scale display of the audio level meter. METER 0000 PEAK_0: SCALE [The audio level is displayed with 0 dB as the (This menu is maximum level. not displayed for 0001 REF_0: AJ-HD1700E.)

  • Page 104: O Menu

    Setup menus <MENU> No./Item Description of setting This VTR is equipped with VTR MEMORY for storing the current settings (* P. ON LOAD MEMORY MEMORY . The data of a selected VTR MEMORY can be loaded into VTR MEMORY and operation started on the basis of this data when the power is turned 0000 OFF:...

  • Page 105: O How To Switch The System Frequency

    Setup menus <How to switch the system frequency> Follow the steps below to switch the system frequency (59/60 Hz, 50 Hz, 23/24 Hz, 25 Hz (HD) or 25 Hz(SD)). Following procedure MENU/SYSTEM MENU> (page 60) to change the system menu item No.25 (SYSTEM FREQ) setting. Press (SET) to enter the setting, and after the function menu shown on the time code display area...

  • Page 106: O Menu Management Accompanying Switching The System Frequency

    Setup menus <Menu management accompanying switching the system frequency> The system menu and setup menu have some items whose settings differ and other items with which no selection options are displayed and whose settings are fixed (indicated by the shading in the table below), depending on the switching of the operation mode in response to the setting selected for system menu item No.25 (SYSTEM FREQ).
  • Page 107 Setup menus Setup menus Menu item TAPE TIMER SYNCHRONIZE MONI CONTROL REC ADJUST DET STOP DET ADJUST SYS FORMAT HD FREQUENCY OUT REF AUTO EE SEL EE MODE SEL MEMORY STOP REC INH EJECT SW INH SP MODE INH DET BEEP OUTPUT VOLUME AUDIO UNITY...
  • Page 108 Setup menus Setup menus Menu item EDIT RPLCE1 EDIT RPLCE2 EDIT RPLCE3 EDIT RPLCE4 EDIT RPLCEC VITC BLANK TCG MODE RUN MODE TCG REGEN REGEN MODE TC SOURCE BINARY GP TCG CF FLAG DF MODE TC OUT REF TC OUT ADV TCG OUT VIDEO INT SG SDI IN MODE...
  • Page 109 Setup menus Setup menus Menu item U/C RESP V U/C ENH H U/C ENH V 1080i # HD OUT 1080i # SD OUT 720p # HD OUT 720p # SD OUT 480p # HD OUT 480p # SD OUT 480i # HD OUT 480i # SD OUT IN U/C MODE I U/C RESP H...
  • Page 110 Setup menus Setup menus Menu item CCR MODE SDI INDEX O CC REC BLANK LINE CH1 IN LV CH2 IN LV CH3 IN LV CH4 IN LV CUE IN LV CH1 IN SEL CH2 IN SEL CH3 IN SEL CH4 IN SEL CH5 IN SEL CH6 IN SEL CH7 IN SEL...

  • Page 111: Time Code And User's Bit

    Time code and user’s 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 112: O Setting The External Time Code

    Concerning the time code and user’s bit Setting the external time code Set the VTR to the stop mode. TC/CTL on the <HOME> menu to TC. If the video input has been set to HD SDI input or INT SG, set TC SRC on the <TC>...

  • Page 113: Superimpose Screen

    Superimpose screen The control signals, time code, etc. are displayed on this screen 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.: User’s bit data recorded in the VAUX area...

  • Page 114: Selecting The Audio Recording Channels And Monitor Output

    Selecting the audio recording channels and monitor output Audio recording channels The audio channels can be selected as shown below using the AUDIO setup menu items. Recording Signals recorded track CH1 input, CH2 input, CH3 input, CH4 input, CH1+CH2 input, CH3+CH4 input CH1 input, CH2 input, CH3 input, CH4 input, CH1+CH2 input, CH3+CH4 input CH1 input, CH2 input, CH3 input, CH4 input,...

  • Page 115: Display Saving Function

    Display saving function This function is provided to extend the service life of the LCD monitor. It starts up if none of the front panel controls have been operated or the cassette tape has not been run at all for about 5 minutes. While the saving function is working, the LCD monitor display goes blank, and the “EX”...

  • Page 116: Rack Mounting

    22-inch long Chassis Trak (part number CC-3001-99-0191) 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. Refer to the figure below for the positions where they are screwed into place.

  • Page 117: Video Head Cleaning

    After having removed the dirt, take up any remaining moisture using a dry cloth. For further details on how to actually clean the heads, consult with one of Panasonic’s service companies or with your dealer. If condensation has formed on or in the VTR, the AUTO OFF lamp lights, and the cassette tape is automatically ejected.

  • Page 118: Error Messages

    Error messages When a warning occurs in this VTR, the warning lamp lights up. When the DIAG menu is opened, a description of the warning will appear on the front panel LCD area and TV monitor. Also, when an abnormal operation is detected in this VTR, the AUTO OFF lamp lights up, and a message appears on the time code display area.
  • Page 119 Error messages ∫ Displaying the hour-meter information Turn the ADJ dial to move the cursor ( description for the item where the cursor is located is shown as a superimposed display. No./Item Description Displays in 1-hour increments the time during which power has been supplied.

  • Page 120: O Warning Messages

    Error messages Warning messages • Display Priority • Description • VTR operation and remedial action FAN STOP Higher This is displayed when the fan motor has stopped. VTR: Operation continues (and a warning beep is sounded regardless of the menu setting.) •...
  • Page 121 Error messages Error messages • Description Display • VTR operation and remedial action FRONT LOAD If the cassette fails to move up even after 6 seconds have elapsed since the VTR transferred to the EJECT MOTOR mode, the AUTO OFF lamp lights, and the message display blinks.

  • Page 122: Rs-232C Interface

    RS-232C interface The VTR can be operated by commands when the RS-232C interface is used. (Refer to the command tables on page 125 and 126.) ∫ Condition for acknowledging commands from RS-232C interface Setup menu item No.204 (RS232C SEL): ON above condition [ACK]+[STX]ER001[EXT] is returned to the external...
  • Page 123 RS-232C interface Software specifications (protocol) Communication parameters Communication Asynchronous, full duplex system Transfer rate 300, 600, 1200, 2400, 4800 or 9600 bps Bit length 7 bits or 8 bits Stop bit 1 bit or 2 bits Parity bit None, odd or even ACK code Returned or not returned <Note>...
  • Page 124 RS-232C interface 3. Return format [VTR > > controller (PC)] The following responses are made to the commands. If necessary, more than one response is made. ∫ When communication successfully 1. The receive completion message is returned. [ACK] 2. The execution completion message is returned.
  • Page 125 RS-232C interface 5. Command table ∫ Commands relating to operation control <Notes> • As the return (completion) message, [ACK] is returned when data is received, and only the execution message which is subsequently returned is listed in the table. • If a command not listed in the table is received, ER001 (invalid command) is returned after [ACK].
  • Page 126 RS-232C interface ∫ Commands relating to inquiries <Notes> • In terms of the return (completion) message, [ACK] is returned when data is received, and only execution message subsequently returned is listed in the table. • In the case of commands not listed in the table below, ER001 (invalid command) is returned after [ACK].
  • Page 127 RS-232C interface ∫ 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 128: Connector Signals

    Connector signals VIDEO IN HD SERIAL IN 1, active-through (BNC (DIGITAL) HD REF IN 2, loop-through, 75™ termination switch provided SD REF IN 2, loop-through, 75™ termination switch provided SD SERIAL IN 1, active-through (BNC (DIGITAL) option) SDTI IN BNC k 1 (board, option) VIDEO OUT HD SERIAL OUT (DIGITAL)

  • Page 129: Printed Circuit Boards

    Connector signals PARALLEL REMOTE (50P) Refer to 50P IN/OUT ASSIGN on the function menu (page 75) for the connection pin signals. RS-232C (D-SUB 25-pin, crossover cable supported) Pin No. Signal Description Protective ground (frame ground) Received data (data is sent to PC) Transmitted data (data is received from PC) Clear to send (shorted with pin 5)

  • Page 130: Specifications

    Specifications [GENERAL] Power supply: AC 100–240V, 50–60 Hz (AJ-HD1700P) AC 100–240V, 50–60 Hz (AJ-HD1700E) Power consumption: 240W indicates the safety information. Operating ambient temperature: 41xF to 104xF (5xC to 40xC) Operating ambient humidity: 10% to 80% (no condensation) Weight: Approx. 48.4 lbs (22 kg) Dimensions (W k H k D): 16-3/4 (max.
  • Page 131 Specifications [VIDEO] Video signal adjustment ranges • Component style HD/SD SDI, composite output Y gain: j¶ to i 3 dB HD/SD SDI, composite output Pb gain: j¶ to i 3 dB HD/SD SDI, composite output Pr gain: j¶ to i 3 dB HD/SD SDI, composite output Y black level: w10% •...

  • Page 132: Optional Accessories

    Specifications [OTHER INPUT/OUTPUT SIGNALS] Time code input XLR k 1, 0.5 to 8.0 Vp-p, 10 k™ Time code output XLR k 1, low impedance 2.0 w0.5 Vp-p, (with 600™ load) RS-422A input D-sub 9-pin, RS-422A interface RS-422A output D-sub 9-pin, RS-422A interface RS-232C D-sub 25-pin, RS-232C interface Parallel input/output...
  • Page 134 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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