Panasonic AJ-HD150FE manual

Operating Instructions Digital HD Video Cassette Recorder AJ- FE[...]

– 2 – Caution for AC Mains Lead FOR YOUR SAFETY PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING TEXT CAREFULL Y . This product is equipped with 2 types of AC mains cable. One is for continental Europe, etc. and the other one is only for U.K. Appropriate mains cable must be used in each local area, since the other type of mains cable is not suitable. FOR U.K. ONL Y T[...]

– 3 – CA UTION: T O REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD , AND ANNO YING INTERFERENCE, USE THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSOIRES ONL Y . CA UTION: T O REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, REFER MOUNTING OF THE OP- TIONAL BO ARD T O A UTHORISEDSER VICE PERSONNEL. CA UTION: Do not install or place this unit in a bookcase, built in cabinet or in anot[...]

– 4 – V ariable memory function ......................................... 57 ERROR LOG function .............................................. 58 Setup (default settings) ........................................... 60 Setup menus ............................................................ 61 • SYSTEM menu ....................................[...]

– 5 – General and Features This unit is a DVCPRO HD format HD digital video cassette recorder which is designed to use 1/4-inch wide compact cassette tapes. It is a studio-use digital VTR which can record, play back and edit HD signals (1080i, 59.94 Hz/60 Hz), and can play back tapes recorded using the existing DVCPRO (25 Mbps/50 Mbps) format. [...]

– 6 – General and Features Features (continued) Time codes This unit comes with a built-in time code generator (TCG)/time code reader (TCR). In addition to the internal time code, an external time code can also be recorded as the L TC on the unit’s tape. Multi-functional interfaces • Serial digital input and output connector The unit featur[...]

– 7 – Controls and their functions Front panel SET UP PROG 123 MENU SA VE/ PROG MENU MENU SET DIAG EXIT ST ATUS ST ATUS 123 4 = > < ? @ A B C D E F G H I J K L T U S R Q V W X Y Z ab c d ef 1 23 4 5 6 78 9: ; M N O P [ ] ^ _ ` g h ON AUDIO CH SELECT SHIFT ADJ TC SET START TC/CTL RESET TC INT TC TAPE UB ST AND BY EDIT PLA Y REW STOP SERV[...]

– 8 – Controls and their functions <Front Panel T op Section> 1 POWER switch 2 TV system/format displays This shows the format during playback. HD: This indicates that the tape is recorded or played back in the DVCPRO HD format. 50 M: This indicates that the tape is played back in the DVCPRO (50 Mbps) format. 25 M: This indicates that the[...]

– 9 – Controls and their functions <Front Panel Centre Section> < < < < < PLA Y button Playback commences when this button is pressed. Recording commences when the button is pressed together with the REC button; manual editing commences when it is pressed together with the EDIT button during playback. However , manual editi[...]

– 10 – Controls and their functions <Front Panel Centre Section> D D D D D ST AND BY button When this is pressed, the same tension as in the regular stop mode is applied to the tape, and while the head drum continues to rotate, the button’s lamp lights to indicate that the standby ON mode is established. In the standby OFF mode, the hal[...]

– 11 – Controls and their functions <Front Panel Centre Section> J J J J J REMOTE/LOCAL switch This switch is set when the unit is to be controlled from an external source using the REMOTE connector , RS-232C connector or parallel connector . REMOTE: Set to this position when controlling the unit by a device connected using the 9-pin REMO[...]

– 12 – Controls and their functions <Front Panel Centre Section> Q Q Q Q Q PREROLL button This is used for feeding and cueing the tape for manual editing. When it is pressed, the tape travels to the preroll point where it stops. The preroll time can be set on the setup menu No. 000 (P-ROLL TIME). When this button is pressed together with [...]

– 13 – Controls and their functions <Front Panel Centre Section> X X X X X Counter display area The TC and CTL count values, UB and messages are displayed in this area. Cassette inserted display lamp: This lamp lights when a cassette has been inserted into the unit. DVCPRO format (25 Mbps/50 Mbps) cassette play display lamp: This lights w[...]

– 14 – Controls and their functions <Front Panel Centre Section> ] ] ] ] ] Headphones jack The sound being recorded, played back or edited can be monitored on stereo headphones when they are connected to this jack. ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ V olume control This is used to adjust the headphones volume and the monitor output volume. Whether the headphones [...]

– 15 – Controls and their functions <Front Panel Bottom Section> e e e e e SET button When this is pressed, the data which has been set on the setup menu is entered. After data entry , the setup menu setting mode is exited and the original operating mode is restored. f f f f f DIAG button When this is pressed, VTR information is displayed[...]

– 16 – Controls and their functions Connector area SIGN AC IN FUSE 250V T4H TC IN IN L OUT CH 1 AUDIO IN CH 2 CH 3 CH 4 VIDEO OUT (WFM) ON OFF 75 ≠ ON OFF 75 ≠ (SUPER) 1 2 3 SD REF IN CH1·2 AUDIO OUT CH3·4 CH5·6 CH7·8 HD REF IN HD REF OUT SD REF OUT RS-232C ENCODER REMOTE REMOTE IN/OUT REMOTE OUT PARALLEL CH 1 CH 2 CH 3 CH 4 OUT R CUE M[...]

– 17 – Controls and their functions <Connector area> 5 TIME CODE IN connector This is the connector for recording the external time code on the tape. 6 TIME CODE OUT connector The playback time code is output from this connector during playback. During recording, the time code generated by the internal time code generator is output. 7 CUE[...]

– 18 – Controls and their functions <Connector area> ? ? ? ? ? SD REF IN connectors and 75-ohm termination switch These are the input connectors for the SD reference video signals. Input the NTSC signals with colour burst. T o terminate, set the switch to ON. @ @ @ @ @ HD REF IN connectors and 75-ohm termination switch This is the input c[...]

– 19 – Operations using the front panel bottom controls The desired status information and setup menu items can registered in the ST A TUS 1 to 3 buttons b and PROG MENU 1 to 4 buttons c by using the SETUP , ST A TUS, PROG MENU and SA VE/EXIT buttons a . Once the information has been registered, it can be indicated on the VTR status display are[...]

– 20 – Operations using the front panel bottom controls T urn the search dial and select the item to be registered. The cursor ( ¢ ) on the menu screen now moves. ∫ Example of the menu displayed for registering setup menu items ∫ Example of the menu displayed for registering VTR statuses When registering setup menu items: At the position o[...]

– 21 – Operations using the front panel bottom controls ∫ T o return the registered information to the factory settings (initial settings), press the RESET button while the registered menu item is displayed. The following message will appear . ∫ Example of the menu displayed for resetting setup menu items which have been registered PLA Y bu[...]

– 22 – Operations using the front panel top controls What has been registered in the ST A TUS 1 to 3 buttons b and PROG MENU 1 to 4 buttons c located at the bottom of the panel can be called to the VTR status display area 3 b y pressing the button concerned. The called item can be operated using the buttons shown below . 1-1 VTR status displays[...]

– 23 – Operations using the front panel top controls 2-2 How to change a registered menu setting Selecting the menu item: Press the SCROLL buttons 5 to move the item selection cursor ( ¢ ) up or down, and select the menu item. T ransferring to the change mode: Press the ENTER button 6 to transfer to the setting change mode. Whether operation h[...]

– 24 – Operations using the front panel top controls VTR status item table Description of display This indicates the recording format. 1080i: The tape is recorded using the 1080i format. 720p: The tape is recorded using the 720p format. This displays the output reference status. HD_59: The HD REF input signal has been selected as the reference.[...]

– 25 – Operations using the front panel top controls VTR status item table Description of display This indicates the user file No. of the setup menu. USER1: USER1 is selected. USER2: USER2 is selected. USER3: USER3 is selected. USER4: USER4 is selected. USER5: USER5 is selected. This indicates the tape speed in JOG/SLOW/SHTL mode. JOG mode: REV[...]

– 26 – Connections Set the CONTROL switch on the front panel to LOCAL. SIGN AC IN FUSE 250V T4H TC IN IN L OUT CH 1 AUDIO IN CH 2 CH 3 CH 4 VIDEO OUT (WFM) ON OFF 75 ≠ ON OFF 75 ≠ (SUPER) 1 2 3 SD REF IN CH1·2 AUDIO OUT CH3·4 CH5·6 CH7·8 HD REF IN HD REF OUT SD REF OUT RS-232C ENCODER REMOTE REMOTE IN/OUT REMOTE OUT PARALLEL CH 1 CH 2 C[...]

– 27 – <Notes> • General consumer tapes recorded in the LP mode cannot be played back. • The maximum speed at which general consumer DV/DVCAM tapes can be advanced is 32 times the normal tape speed. • The maximum STILL mode time for general consumer DV/DVCAM tapes is set to 10 seconds.. • Cueing up a general consumer DV/DVCAM tape[...]

– 28 – Switching on the power/inserting the cassette Before starting to operate the unit, check whether the equipment has been connected properly . 1 T urn on the power . 2 Check that the AUTO OFF lamp is off. When condensation has formed or some other trouble has occurred, the AUTO OFF lamp lights, and all operations are disabled. 3 Insert the[...]

– 29 – ST OP/ST AND BY mode 1 When the STOP button is pressed, the unit goes into the stop mode. The STOP lamp lights and the tape stops travelling. • In order to protect the tape, the unit goes into the standby OFF mode after the time set by setup menu No. 400 (STILL TIMER) has elapsed. When the STOP , REW , FF or PLA Y button is pressed, th[...]

– 30 – Recording 1 Set the accidental erasure prevention tab on the cassette tape to the “recording” position and insert the tape. 2 Press the STOP button to place the unit in the stop mode. 3 Set the T APE/EE switch to EE. EE images now appear on the TV monitor . 4 Check that the REC INHIBIT lamp is of f. When this lamp is lit, select “0[...]

– 31 – Playback 1 Insert the cassette tape, and place the unit in the stop mode. 2 Press the PLA Y button. Regular playback is now commenced. 3 Adjust the audio playback level. Pull out the audio level controls and turn them clockwise or counterclockwise to adjust the levels. Normally , they are kept in the pushed-in state (unity value). 4 T o [...]

– 32 – Jog/shuttle Jog mode 1 Push the search dial to the “in” position. Be sure that the JOG lamp lights. 2 Rotate the search dial. The dial’s clickstops are cleared, and the tape is played back at the speed (–1 × to +1 × normal speed) corresponding to the speed at which the dial is turned. When the dial rotation is stopped, a still [...]

– 33 – Manual editing 1 Select the editing mode. ASSEMBLE: For assemble editing. INSERT : For insert editing. 2 Select the editing channel. In the case of insert editing, press the channel button corresponding to the signals to be edited, and check that its lamp is on. 3 Press the PLA Y button. 4 Search for the position where the editing is to [...]

– 34 – Preroll 1 Press the PREROLL button. The VTR now performs the preroll operation. • When the edit IN point has been entered, the tape is rewound from the edit IN point for the duration set by setup menu “000,” and the unit then goes into the stop mode. • When the edit IN point has not been entered, the tape is rewound for the durat[...]

– 35 – Automatic editing (deck to deck) Editing refers to the job of using a prerecorded tape to produce a complete recording by joining together separate cuts and deleting unnecessary parts. The basic steps taken for editing are as follows. 1 Set the CONTROL switch to REMOTE on the player and to LOCAL on the recorder . 2 Select the editing mod[...]

– 36 – Automatic editing (deck to deck) Switch settings and adjustments When the unit is used as the recorder: When the unit is used as the player: Set the time counter display to TC or CTL. Set the POWER switch to ON. Set the CONTROL switch to LOCAL. Adjust the recording level. ON AUDIO CH SELECT SHIFT ADJ TC SET START TC/CTL RESET TC INT TC T[...]

– 37 – Selecting the editing mode 1 Select the editing mode. For assemble editing, press the ASMBL button. For insert editing, press the INSERT button. ASSEMBLE: The assemble editing mode (in which cuts are joined together) is established. INSERT : The insert editing mode (in which cuts are inserted) is established. 2 Select the editing channel[...]

– 38 – Automatic editing (deck to deck) Entering the edit points 1 Search for the edit IN point by performing the jog or shuttle operation. Establish the still picture mode at the desired position. Refer to page 32 for details on the jog/shuttle operations. 2 Press the IN and SET buttons together . The edit IN point is now entered. The edit IN [...]

– 39 – Checking the edit points 1 Press the IN (or OUT) button to check the edit point. The value of the entered edit point appears on the display . 2 Press the PREROLL button while holding down the IN (or OUT) button to check the image at the edit point. The tape is cued at the edit IN (or OUT) point, and the still picture mode at that point i[...]

– 40 – Automatic editing (deck to deck) Modifying the edit points 1 Re-entering the edit points Search for the new edit point by performing the jog or shuttle operation, and press the IN (or OUT) and SET buttons together to re-enter the edit point. 2 Modifying the edit point in frame units (trim function) Press the TRIM button while holding dow[...]

– 41 – Preview 1 After the edit points have been entered, press the PREVIEW button. Normal preview is now performed. <Notes> • If the edit IN point has not been entered, the position where the PREVIEW button was pressed will be entered at the edit IN point. • T o stop the preview at any time, press the STOP button. • If the PREVIEW [...]

– 42 – Automatic editing (deck to deck) Executing automatic editing 1 Press the AUTO EDIT button. Automatic editing is now performed. • T o stop the editing at any time, press the ST OP button. • When the edit OUT point is reached, the unit goes into the stop mode after postrolling. Postroll With assemble editing, editing continues for appr[...]

– 43 – Review 1 Upon completion of the editing, press the REVIEW button. The review is started in the recorder . • T o stop the review at any time, press the STOP button. • When the edit OUT point is reached, the unit goes into the stop mode after postrolling. ON AUDIO CH SELECT SHIFT ADJ TC SET START TC/CTL RESET TC INT TC TAPE UB STAND BY[...]

– 44 – Audio split editing The video edit points and audio edit points can be entered separately , and they can be offset from each other and edited. The audio edit points cannot be entered when the assemble editing mode has been selected. After the edit points have been entered, follow the same operating procedure as that for insert editing. ?[...]

– 45 – Audio split editing ■ Displaying the audio split edit points The edit points are displayed on the front panel as shown below . (The figure shows an audio IN point.) Operations Video IN point: Press the IN button. Video OUT point: Press the OUT button. Audio IN point: Press the A-IN button. Audio OUT point: Press the A-OUT button. <N[...]

– 46 – Expansion mode execution using the MODE/SEL button When the MODE/SEL button g is pressed, the MUL TI CUE operation mode which is an expansion mode can be established as shown in the diagram below . <Expansion mode selection> status When the MODE/SEL button g is pressed in the normal mode, the following appears on the front top disp[...]

– 47 – MUL TI CUE function Selecting the MUL TI CUE mode The MUL TI CUE mode can be selected from the <Expansion mode selection> status established by pressing the MODE/SEL button g . When the EXIT button h is pressed, the MUL TI CUE mode is released, and the normal mode is restored. Editing channels In handling the cue points, the edit C[...]

– 48 – M # L S T EA C R U C E H 01 1 ! 2:3 E 4 N : T 5 R 6 Y : 2 0 3 0 MUL TI CUE function Description of displays When MUL TI CUE is selected using the MODE/SEL button g , the following appears on the front top panel display 3 . 1 Mode display: This indicates that the unit is now operating in the MUL TI CUE mode. 2 Time display: This indicates[...]

– 49 – MUL TI CUE function Search point and registration point operations Each time the SHIFT button 8 is pressed, the search point display mode and registration point display mode are selected alternately . Perform the search point operations in the search point display mode and the registration point operations in the registration point displ[...]

– 50 – MUL TI CUE function Example of top panel display: One of the following two displays appears depending on the registration conditions. • The registration pointer position is changed directly on the same page by pressing the CUE ¢ 1 through ¢ 8 (ASMBL through TC) buttons. • When the display page has been changed using the scroll butt[...]

– 51 – MUL TI CUE function Operation for automatically moving to the next page and continuing with registration when the cue point registration page has become full (P AGE MODE = AUTO) • When the page on which the cue points are being registered has become full, operation automatically moves to the next page, and registration is continued. Wh[...]

– 52 – MUL TI CUE function When registering cue points using numbers While holding down the ADJ button Y among the time code buttons on the front panel, press the SHIFT button Y to establish the cue point registration mode. After setting the duration to be registered on the bottom panel using the SHIFT button and ADJ button (same operation as t[...]

– 53 – IC CARD function IC CARD mode selection In <Expansion mode selection> status with MODE/SEL button g pressed, IC CARD mode can be selected. When EXIT button h is pressed, the mode changes from IC CARD to normal mode. Outline The management of the setup menu using IC CARD, and system file and user file (USER1~USER5) loading (reading [...]

– 54 – IC CARD function Description of Display When IC CARD function is selected, the following information will be displayed at the VTR status display 3 . 1 Mode display: It indicates that the unit is operating in IC CARD mode. 2 File select display: All the relevant file names are displayed, and when an intended file is selected, the file nam[...]

– 55 – IC CARD function Description of Operation The following key operation is possible with respect to IC CARD function. File selection With TRIM button pressed, the file selected changes as follows: <Note> Do not take out the IC card during operation on IC card. It may otherwise cause damage to the content of the IC card. W arning Mess[...]

– 56 – V ariable memory function V ariable memory function V ariable memory mode selection In <Expansion mode selection> status with MODE/SEL button g pressed, variable mode can be selected. When EXIT button h is pressed, variable mode is cancelled and changed to normal mode. Outline The unit is provided with two variable memory functions[...]

– 57 – V ariable memory function V ariable memory editing operation procedure V ariable memory editing operation can be performed according to the following procedure, setting the unit connected as a recorder to variable memory mode. 1 Select the edit mode by pressing ASMBL button V or desired INSERT button W . 2 Select VTR to be operated by pr[...]

– 58 – ERROR LOG function ERROR LOG mode selection In <Expansion mode selection> status with MODE/SEL button g pressed, ERROR LOG mode can be selected. When EXIT button h is pressed, ERROR LOG mode is cancelled and changed to normal mode. Outline In case the following warning message is given during tape running, the time code and operati[...]

– 59 – ERROR LOG function Description of Display When ERROR LOG function is selected, the following information will be displayed at the VTR status display 3 . 1 W arning display: W arning message stored is displayed. 2 W arning store status display: Store No. of warnings displayed and the number of all warnings are displayed. 3 Operation mode [...]

– 60 – Setup (default settings) The unit’s major settings are performed by making selections on menus. The setting menus appear on the TV monitor when the TV monitor and VIDEO OUT 3 connector in the unit’s connector area are hooked up. Changing the settings 1 Press the MENU button. The setup menu appears on the TV monitor and setup menu No.[...]

– 61 – Setup menus This unit can store up to 5 user files (user 1 to user 5) containing different menu settings, and these files can be selected and used. Changing the file 1 Press the MENU button. 2 Hold down the ST AND BY button and press the FF button to switch to the next user file. Hold down the ST AND BY button and press the REW button to[...]

– 62 – Setup menus Lock mode can be set to protect the settings in the system files and user files (USER2 – USER5). Settings can no longer be changed when this mode is set. T o set and release the lock mode for the system files and user files use setup item No. 30 (MENU LOCK) and setup menu item No. A03 (MENU LOCK), respectively . Setting and[...]

– 63 – The contents of the USER2 – USER5 files can be copied (loaded) into the USER1 file. In addition, the contents of the USER1 file can be copied (saved) to the USER2 – USER5 files. USER1 USER2 USER3 USER4 USER5 Settings can be locked. Settings can be locked. Settings can be locked. Settings can be locked. Load or save Load or save Load [...]

– 64 – Setup menus Saving a user file 1 Press the MENU button. 2 While holding down the ST AND BY button, press the REW or FF button, and select USER1. 3 T urn the search dial and move the cursor ( ¢ ) on the menu screen to setup item No. A01 (SA VE). SETUP-MENU MENU <USER1> NO.A00 - 0000 759 REC PT MUTE OFF A00 LOAD USER2 ¢ A01 SAVE US[...]

– 65 – Setup menus SYSTEM menu <SYSTEM> Item Setting No. Superimposed No. Superimposed Description display display 00 WFM SEL 0000 CTL 0001 TC 0002 VIDEO 0003 SYNC 0004 RF-L 0005 RF-R 0006 ENV -L 0007 ENV -R 05 ENCODER 0000 REMOTE SEL 0001 LOCAL 0002 BOTH 06 V LEVEL 0000 HD CTRL 0001 SD 0002 BOTH The underline on the setting item denotes [...]

– 66 – Setup menus SYSTEM menu <SYSTEM> (continued) Item Setting No. Superimposed No. Superimposed Description display display 12 SYS H 0550 –550 (HD)*1 : : 1100 0 :: 1650 550 13 V PHASE 0000 –500 (HD)*1 : : 0500 0 :: 1000 500 14 SYS SC 0000 –108 (SD)* 2 :: 0108 0 :: 0216 108 15 VO SYS 0000 –429 H (SD)* 2 :: 0429 0 :: 0858 429 16 [...]

– 67 – Setup menus SYSTEM menu <SYSTEM> (continued) Item Setting No. Superimposed No. Superimposed Description display display 20 A V PHASE 0000 –100 :: 0100 0 :: 0200 100 30 MENU 0000 OFF LOCK 0001 ON The underline on the setting item denotes the initial setting. This enables the phase of the audio output to be adjusted to the video ou[...]

– 68 – Setup menus USER menu <BASIC> Item Setting No. Superimposed No. Superimposed Description display display 000 P-ROLL 0000 0S TIME : : 0005 5S :: 0015 15S 001 LOCAL 0000 DIS ENA 0001 ST&EJ 0002 ENA 002 T APE 0000 ±12h TIMER 0001 24h 003 REMAIN 0000 OFF SEL 0001 ON 004 SYNCHRO- 0000 OFF NIZE 0001 ON 005 SUPER 0000 OFF 0001 ON 000[...]

– 69 – Setup menus USER menu <BASIC> (continued) Item Setting No. Superimposed No. Superimposed Description display display 006 DISPLA Y 0000 TIME SEL 0001 T&ST A 0002 T&S&M 0003 T&RT 0004 T&YMD 0005 T&MDY 0006 T&DMY 007 CHARA 0000 0 H-POS :: 0006 6 :: 0037 37 008 CHARA V -POS 0000 0 :: 0023 23 :: 0032 32 009 C[...]

– 70 – Setup menus USER menu <BASIC> (continued) Item Setting No. Superimposed No. Superimposed Description display display 011 CU-ROLL 0000 0s TIME : 0005 5s :: 0015 15s 015 AUTO STEP 0000 OFF 0001 ON 020 SYS FORMA T 0000 1080i 0001 720p 022 PB FORMA T 0000 MANUAL 0001 AU TO 023 FORMA T SEL 0000 HD 0001 422 0002 411 0003 420p 0004 D V 00[...]

– 71 – Setup menus USER menu <BASIC> (continued) Item Setting No. Superimposed No. Superimposed Description display display 030 HD 0000 59.94 FREQUENCY 0001 60 031 OUT REF 0000 AUT O 0001 INPUT 0002 HD_REF 0003 SD_REF The underline on the setting item denotes the initial setting. This selects the HD frequency . 0 : The 59.94 Hz frequency [...]

– 72 – Setup menus USER menu <OPERA TION> Item Setting No. Superimposed No. Superimposed Description display display 100 SEARCH 0000 DIAL ENA 0001 KEY 101 SHTL MAX 0000 × 8.4 0001 × 16 0002 × 32 102 FF . R EW 0000 × 16 MAX 0001 × 32 0002 × 50 0003 × 60 0004 × 100 104 REF 0000 OFF ALARM 0001 ON 105 AUTO EE 0000 S/F/R SEL 0001 STOP [...]

– 73 – Setup menus USER menu <OPERA TION> (continued) Item Setting No. Superimposed No. Superimposed Description display display 107 EE MODE 0000 NORMAL SEL 0001 THRU 108 PLA Y 0000 0 DELA Y :: 0015 15 109 CAP .LOCK 0000 2F 0001 4F 1 10 AUT O REW 0000 OFF 0001 ON 1 1 1 MEMORY 0000 OFF STOP 0001 ON The underline on the setting item denotes[...]

– 74 – Setup menus USER menu <OPERA TION> (continued) Item Setting No. Superimposed No. Superimposed Description display display 112 FRZ MODE 0000 DIS SEL 0001 STBOFF 0002 SOF&EJ 113 REC INH 0000 OFF 0001 ON 1 14 REC INH 0000 LIGHT LAMP 0001 FLASH 115 EJECT SW 0000 REC INH 0001 OFF 116 EJECT LAMP 0000 MODE1 0001 MODE2 117 M CASSTT 000[...]

– 75 – Setup menus USER menu <OPERA TION> (continued) Item Setting No. Superimposed No. Superimposed Description display display 131 P AGE MODE 0000 MANU 0001 AU TO 132 ROT A MODE 0000 OFF 0001 ON The underline on the setting item denotes the initial setting. This selects the cue point operation when the MUL TI CUE function has been set t[...]

– 76 – Setup menus USER menu <INTERF ACE> Item Setting No. Superimposed No. Superimposed Description display display 200 P ARA RUN 0000 DIS 0001 ENA 201 9P SEL 0000 OFF 0001 ON 202 ID SEL 0000 OTHER 0001 DVCPRO 0002 ORIG 203 50P SEL 0000 OFF 0001 ON 204 RS232C SEL 0000 OFF 0001 ON 205 BAUD RA TE 0000 300 0001 600 0002 1200 0003 2400 0004 [...]

– 77 – Setup menus USER menu <INTERF ACE> (continued) Item Setting No. Superimposed No. Superimposed Description display display 211 LOCAL 50P 0000 OFF 0001 ON 212 MASTER 0000 IN/OUT PORT 0001 OUT The underline on the setting item denotes the initial setting. This selects whether the P ARALLEL (50P) connector is to work when the REMOTE/LO[...]

– 78 – Setup menus USER menu <EDIT> Item Setting No. Superimposed No. Superimposed Description display display 300 IN/OUT 0000 MANU DEL 0001 AUT O 301 NEGA 0000 OFF FLASH 0001 ON 302 CONFI EDIT 0000 OFF 0001 ON 303 AUD EDIT 0000 CUT IN 0001 F ADE 304 AUD EDIT 0000 CUT OUT 0001 F ADE 305 AU TO 0000 DIS ENTRY 0001 ENA 306 CF ADJ 0000 PLA YE[...]

– 79 – Setup menus USER menu <EDIT> (continued) Item Setting No. Superimposed No. Superimposed Description display display 310 JOG FWD 0000 +4.1 MAX 0001 +1.85 0002 +1 311 JOG REV 0000 –4.1 MAX 0001 –1.85 0002 –1 312 POSTROLL 0000 0s TM 0001 1s 0002 2s 0003 3s 0004 4s 0005 5s 320 EDIT 0000 N-DEF RPLCE1 0001 CH1 0002 CH2 0003 CH1+2 3[...]

– 80 – Setup menus USER menu <EDIT> (continued) Item Setting No. Superimposed No. Superimposed Description display display 323 EDIT 0000 N-DEF RPLCE4 0001 CH1 0002 CH2 0003 CH1+CH2 324 EDIT 0000 N-DEF RPLCEC 0001 CH1 0002 CH2 0003 CH1+2 The underline on the setting item denotes the initial setting. The same type of setting as setup menu N[...]

– 81 – Setup menus USER menu <T APE PROTECT> Item Setting No. Superimposed No. Superimposed Description display display 400 STILL 0000 0.5s TIMER 0001 5s 0002 10s 0003 20s 0004 30s 0005 40s 0006 50s 0007 1min 0008 2min 401 SRC 0000 STEP PROTECT 0001 HALF 402 DRUM 0000 OFF STDBY 0001 ON 403 ST OP 0000 STEP PROTECT 0001 HALF The underline o[...]

– 82 – Setup menus USER menu <TIME CODE> Item Setting No. Superimposed No. Superimposed Description display display 500 VITC 0000 BLANK BLANK 0001 THRU 501 VITC 0000 10L POS-1 : : 0006 16L :: .0010 20L 502 VITC 0000 10L POS-2 : : 0008 18L :: 0010 20L 503 REGEN 0000 REGEN 0001 PRE 504 RUN MODE 0000 REC 0001 FREE 505 TCG 0000 TC&UB REGE[...]

– 83 – Setup menus USER menu <TIME CODE> (continued) Item Setting No. Superimposed No. Superimposed Description display display 509 PHASE 0000 OFF CORR 0001 ON 510 TCG CF 0000 OFF FLAG 0001 ON 51 1 DF MODE 0000 DF 0001 NDF 512 TC OUT 0000 V OUT REF 0001 TC IN 513 VITC OUT 0000 SBC 0001 V AUX 514 HD EMBD 0000 OFF VITC 0001 ON 515 HD EMBD 0[...]

– 84 – Setup menus USER menu <VIDEO> Item Setting No. Superimposed No. Superimposed Description display display 600 VIDEO IN 0000 INT SG SEL 0001 SDI 601 VIDEO INT 0000 CB SG 0001 MB 0002 RAMP 0003 BLACK 602 SDI IN 0000 DR OFF MODE 0001 DR ON 603 V -MUTE 0000 N-MUTE SEL 0001 GRA Y 0002 BLACK 0003 NOISE 604 FREEZE 0000 FIELD SEL 0001 FRAME[...]

– 85 – Setup menus USER menu <VIDEO> (continued) Item Setting No. Superimposed No. Superimposed Description display display 626 D/C ENH 0000 0dB H 0001 +1dB 0002 +1.5dB 0003 +2dB 627 D/C ENH 0000 0dB V 0001 +1dB 0002 +1.5dB 0003 +2dB 628 U/C ENH 0000 0dB H 0001 +1dB 0002 +1.5dB 0003 +2dB 629 U/C ENH 0000 0dB V 0001 +1dB 0002 +1.5dB 0003 +[...]

– 86 – Setup menus USER menu <VIDEO> (continued) Item Setting No. Superimposed No. Superimposed Description display display 633 480i # HD 0000 1080i OUT 0001 720p 0002 ––– 480i # SD 0000 480i OUT 0001 480i 0002 480p 650 Y L VL (HD)* 1 0000 0.0% :: 1000 100.0% :: 1413 141.3% 651 Pb L VL (HD)* 1 0000 0.0% :: 1000 100.0% :: 1413 141.3%[...]

– 87 – Setup menus USER menu <VIDEO> (continued) Item Setting No. Superimposed No. Superimposed Description display display 670 CC (F1) 0000 BLANK BLANK* 1 0001 THRU 671 CC (F2) 0000 BLANK BLANK* 1 0001 THRU 672 VO SETUP 0000 THRU (SD)* 1 0001 ADD22L 0002 ADD21L 0003 ADD20L 673 EDH 0000 OFF (SD)* 1 0001 ON 674 ESR MODE 0000 OFF (SD)* 1 00[...]

– 88 – Setup menus USER menu <VIDEO> (continued) Item Setting No. Superimposed No. Superimposed Description display display 680 V BLANK 0000 BLANK LINE 0001 THRU 0002 MANU Sub-screen of the setup menu No. 680 (BLANK LINE) 00 LINE 10&273 0000 BLANK 0001 THRU 01 LINE 1 1&274 0000 BLANK 0001 THRU 02 LINE 12&275 0000 BLANK 0001 TH[...]

– 89 – Setup menus USER menu <AUDIO> Item Setting No. Superimposed No. Superimposed Description display display 700 AUDIO IN 0000 AES SEL 0001 ANA 0002 SDI 0003 INT SG 0004 USRSET 701 CH1 IN 0000 4dB LV 0001 0dB 0002 –20dB 702 CH2 IN 0000 4dB LV 0001 0dB 0002 –20dB 703 CH3 IN 0000 4 dB LV 0001 0dB 0002 –20 dB 704 CH4 IN 0000 4 dB LV[...]

– 90 – Setup menus USER menu <AUDIO> (continued) Item Setting No. Superimposed No. Superimposed Description display display 714 CH1 IN 0000 ANA SEL 0001 DIGI 715 CH2 IN 0000 ANA SEL 0001 DIGI 716 CH3 IN 0000 ANA SEL 0001 DIGI 717 CH4 IN 0000 ANA SEL 0001 DIGI 718 D IN 0000 AES SEL12 0001 SDI 719 D IN 0000 AES SEL34 0001 SDI 720 D IN 0000 [...]

– 91 – Setup menus USER menu <AUDIO> (continued) Item Setting No. Superimposed No. Superimposed Description display display 724 REC CH3 0000 CH1 0001 CH2 0002 CH3 0003 CH4 0004 CH1+2 0005 CH3+4 725 REC CH4 0000 CH1 0001 CH2 0002 CH3 0003 CH4 0004 CH1+2 0005 CH3+4 726 REC CH5 0000 CH5 0001 CH6 0002 CH7 0003 CH8 0004 CH5+6 0005 CH7+8 727 RE[...]

– 92 – Setup menus USER menu <AUDIO> (continued) Item Setting No. Superimposed No. Superimposed Description display display 730 REC CUE 0000 CUE 0001 CH1 0002 CH2 0003 CH3 0004 CH4 0005 CH5 0006 CH6 0007 CH7 0008 CH8 0009 CH1+2 0010 CH3+4 001 1 CH5+6 0012 CH7+8 0013 CH1–8 731 PB F ADE 0000 AUTO 0001 CUT 0002 F ADE 732 HD EMBD 0000 OFF A[...]

– 93 – Setup menus USER menu <AUDIO> (continued) Item Setting No. Superimposed No. Superimposed Description display display 736 CUE SLOW 0000 STEP 0001 LINEAR 737 CH1 CUE 0000 OFF SEL 0001 ON 738 CH2 CUE 0000 OFF SEL 0001 ON 739 CH3 CUE 0000 OFF SEL 0001 ON 740 CH4 CUE 0000 OFF SEL 0001 ON 741 CH5 CUE 0000 OFF SEL 0001 ON 742 CH6 CUE 0000[...]

– 94 – Setup menus USER menu <AUDIO> (continued) Item Setting No. Superimposed No. Superimposed Description display display 745 MONI CH 0000 MANU SEL 0001 AUTO1 0002 AUTO2 0003 AUTO1 1 0004 AUTO21 746 MON AUTO 0000 L/R SEL 0001 L 0002 R 747 MONI SEL 0000 OFF INH 0001 ON 0002 ON1 748 AUDIO PB 0000 DIS VR 0001 ENA 749 ANA CH1 0000 CH1 SEL 0[...]

– 95 – Setup menus USER menu <AUDIO> (continued) Item Setting No. Superimposed No. Superimposed Description display display 755 SD SDI CH3 0000 CH3 SEL 0001 CH7 756 SD SDI CH4 0000 CH4 SEL 0001 CH8 757 JOG PROC 0000 OFF 0001 ON 758 DV PB A TT 0000 OFF 0001 ON 759 REC PT 0000 OFF MUTE 0001 ON 760 AUD VR 0000 DIS CTRL 0001 ENA 0002 MUTE The[...]

– 96 – Setup menus USER menu <MENU> Item Setting No. Superimposed No. Superimposed Description display display A00 LOAD 0000 USER2 0001 USER3 0002 USER4 0003 USER5 A01 SA VE 0000 USER2 0001 USER3 0002 USER4 0003 USER5 0004 LOCKED A02 P .ON LOAD 0000 OFF 0001 USER2 0002 USER3 0003 USER4 0004 USER5 A03 MENU LOCK 0000 OFF 0001 ON The underli[...]

– 97 – T ime code/user bit T ime 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, minut[...]

– 98 – Recording internal/external time codes 1. Setting the internal time code 1 Place the VTR in the stop mode. 2 Set the TC/CTL switch to TC. 3 Set the TC INT/EXT switch to INT . (Internal time code selected) 4 Set the Setup menu No. 504 (RUN MODE). REC RUN: The time code runs at the same time as the recording proceeds. FREE RUN: The time co[...]

– 99 – Reproducing the time code/user bit 1 Place the unit in the stop mode. 2 Set the TC/CTL button to TC. 3 Set the TC/UB switch to TC or UB. TC: The time code is displayed. UB: The user bit is displayed. • When it is no longer possible to read the time code, it is interpolated using the CTL signal. 4 Press the PLA Y button. Playback now co[...]

– 100 – Superimpose screen The control signals, time code, etc. are displayed using abbreviations. TCR : : : CTL = control signal TCR = TC time code reading UBR = TC user bit reading Abbreviation TV monitor Characters displayed The background of characters superimposed on the display can be changed using setup menu No. 009 (CHARA TYPE). TCR : :[...]

– 101 – 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 track Recording signal CH1 CH1 input/CH2 input/CH1 input + CH2 input CH2 CH1 input/CH2 input/CH1 input + CH2 input CH3 CH3 input/CH4 input/CH3 input + CH4 input CH4 CH3[...]

– 102 – Rack mounting The unit can be mounted into a 19-inch standard rack if the optional rack-mounting adapters (AJ-MA75P) are used. For the installation rails, it is recommended that the rail and bracket for 18 q length (model number CC3061-99-0400) of Chassis T rak be used. If an even greater clearance is to be left between the VTR and rack[...]

– 103 – Video head cleaning This unit is equipped with an auto head cleaning function which automatically reduces the amount of dirt on the video heads. In order to maximize the unit’s reliability , it is recommended that the video heads be cleaned as and when appropriate. For further details on how to actually clean the heads, consult with o[...]

– 104 – Error messages When a warning occurs in this unit, the warning lamp lights up. Opening the DIAG menu will display the warning description on the counter display and the monitor . Also, when an abnormal operation is detected in this unit, the AUTO OFF lamp lights up and a message appears on the counter display . DIAG menu This display th[...]

– 105 – Displaying the “HOURS METER” information T urn the search dial to move the cursor ( * ). The description for the item where the cursor is located is shown as a superimposed display . Item No. Item Description H00 OPERA TION H01 DRUM RUN H02 T APE RUN H03 THREADING H1 1 DRUM RUN r H12 T APE RUN r H13 THREADING r H30 POWER ON <Note[...]

– 106 – T able of AUTO OFF Error messages Monitor display Description VTR operation (Restart condition) CAP ROTATE TOO SLOW CAP TENSION ERROR DEW DRUM ROTATE TOO FAST E-FF DRUM ROTATE TOO SLOW If the capstan motor speed is abnormally low, the AUTO OFF lamp lights, and the message display flashes. STOP (POWER OFF → ON) If an abnormal tension a[...]

– 107 – SERVO CONTROL ERROR Counter display Description VTR operation (Restart condition) REEL DIR UNMATCH If the reel motor at the take-up side is running in the reverse direction, the AUTO OFF lamp lights, and the message display flashes. STOP (POWER OFF → ON) REEL TENSION ERROR SERVO COMM ERROR SERVO ERROR S-FF/REW TIMEOVER S REEL ROTA TOO[...]

– 108 – RS-232C interface 1. Introduction (1) The VTR can be operated by commands when the RS-232C interface is used. (See command table on page 1 1 1 – 1 13.) (2) Conditions for acknowledging commands from RS-232C interface The front panel REMOTE/LOCAL switch must be at REMOTE. The setup menu item No. 204 “RS232C SEL” must be ON. If the [...]

– 109 – 3. Software specifications Protocol 1) Communication parametres Communication system Asynchronous, full duplex Communication speed 300/600/1200/2400/4800/9600 Bit length 7 bit/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[...]

– 110 – RS-232C interface 3) Return format [VTR → 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] 06h 2. The execution completion message is returned. [STX] [command] [data] [[...]

– 111 – 5. Command table (1) Commands relating to operation control <Notes> • 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. • In the case of commands not listed in the table, ER00[...]

– 112 – VTR operation Send command Return (completion) message Supplementary notes [STX] OBF [ETX] STANDBY OFF [STX] OBF [ETX] This command is setting the VTR to standby OFF. [STX] OSR:data [ETX] SHTL REVERSE [STX] OSR [ETX] This is the reverse direction shuttle command. data = n: 0: 1: 2: 3: 4: 5: 6: 7: 8: 9: A: speed data STILL × 0.03 × 0.1[...]

– 113 – (2) Commands relating to inquiries <Notes> • 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. • In the case of commands not listed in the table, ER001 (invalid command) is re[...]

– 114 – RS-232C interface (3) Microsoft QuickBASIC sample programme CLS 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 1,9600[...]

– 115 – Connector signals VIDEO IN HD SERIAL IN (DIGIT AL) BNC × 1 HD REF IN BNC × 2 Loop-through, 75 Ω termination switch provided SD REF IN BNC × 2 Loop-through, 75 Ω termination switch provided VIDEO OUT HD SERIAL OUT (DIGIT AL) BNC × 3 SD SERIAL OUT (DIGIT AL) BNC × 3 VIDEO OUT BNC × 3 HD REF OUT BNC × 1 SD REF OUT BNC × 1 AUDIO[...]

– 116 – Connector signals P ARALLEL REMOTE (50P) Pin No. Signal Pin No. Signal Pin No. Signal 1 REC COMMAND 20 STBY ON/OFF COMMAND 33 EJECT ST A TUS 2 PLA Y COMMAND 21 ERR 0 ST A TUS* 34 ERR 2 ST A TUS* 3 FF COMMAND 23 CUE COMMAND 39-40 REC INH MENU ST A TUS 4 REW COMMAND 24 ERR 1 ST A TUS* 41 CUE ST A TUS 5 STOP COMMAND 26 + POWER 42 REMOTE ST[...]

– 117 – Printed circuit board Printed circuit board F1 board ADDA SW1 Audio Input Impedance SW SW101 HIGH This sets the CH1 audio input impedance. HIGH/600 Ω HIGH SW101 Cue Input Impedance SW HIGH Abbr. name Full name Function Factory setting H3 board CUE Audio Input Impedance SW This sets the CH2 audio input impedance. HIGH/600 Ω SW 201 HI[...]

– 118 – Specifications GENERAL Power supply: AC 220 – 240 V , 50 – 60 Hz Power consumption: 220 W Operating ambient temperature: 5°C to 40°C Operating ambient humidity: 10% to 90% (no condensation) Weight: 20 kg Dimensions (W × H × D): 424 (max. 435.4) × 175.2 × 448.9 mm (Not including the support legs, connectors, JOG dial and fan) R[...]

– 119 – HD SDI output system phase: ±0.5H (±550 samples, 27 ns steps) SD SDI (composite video)Y output gain: – ¶ to +3 dB SD SDI (composite video)P B output gain: – ¶ to +3 dB SD SDI (composite video)P R output gain: – ¶ to +3 dB SD SDI (composite video)Y black level: ±10% SD SDI output system phase: ±0.5H (±429 samples, 74ns step[...]

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