Panasonic AJ-D650 manual

Digital Video Cassette Recorder Operating Instructions S0896H4037-300 @ VQT6816-3[...]

IMPORTANT “Unauthorized recording of copyrighted televi- sion programs, video tapes and other materials may infringe the right of copyright owners and be contrary to copyright laws.” I CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. I[...]

Contents General and Features.....................................................4 Controls and their functions Controls and their functions...........................................6 • Front panel...................................................................7 • Connector area...........................................................11 [...]

General and Features This unit is a digital video cassette recorder which uses 1/4-inch tapes. It incorporates digital compression technology so that the deterioration in picture quality and sound quality resulting from dubbing is significantly minimized compared with existing analog systems. Furthermore, since it has a compact 4U size and light we[...]

Features (continued) Multi-function input/output interfaces • Analog input/output Component (Y, P B , P R ) and composite and S-VIDEO signal input and output connectors are provided. • Digital audio input/output AES/EBU audio input/output is possible when the optional digital audio interface board (AJ- YA655P) is used. • Serial digital input/[...]

Controls and their functions Front panel Counter Display Section –6–[...]

POWER switch When the ON side is pressed, the power is switched on, and the counter display lights up Cassette insertion slot The M cassette, L cassette and consumer cassette (S cassette) with adaptor are inserted into this slot. Consumer cassettes can be played back only. EJECT button When this is pressed, the tape is unloaded and several seconds [...]

Controls and their functions (continued) COUNTER/REMAIN button This switches between the tape counter tape time indicator and the remaining tape indicator. [r ***] is displayed in the case of the remaining tape indicator. After the cassette tape is inserted, [r ---] (--- flashes) is displayed until remaining tape is calculated, and [r EJ] (EJ flash[...]

Headphones jack The sound being recorded, played back or edited can be monitored on stereo headphones when they are connected to this jack. Volume control This is used to adjust the headphones volume. Audio recording level controls These are used to adjust the recording levels of the analog audio signal CH1/CH2. CTL/TC/UB switch Use this switch whe[...]

Controls and their functions (continued) SET button When this is pressed, the data which has been set on the setup menu is entered. After data entry, the setup mode is exited and the original operating mode is restored. DIAG button When this is pressed, VTR information is displayed. When it is pressed again, the original display is restored. There [...]

Connector area –11–[...]

Controls and their functions (continued) <Connector area> AC IN connector This is for connecting the unit to the power outlet using the power cord provided. SIGNAL GND terminal This terminal is connected to the signa unit which is connected to the unit in order to reduce noise. It is not connected to ground for safety purposes. Fuse holder Th[...]

<Connector area> S1/VIDE0 OUT connector This is the S-VIDEO output connector. ANALOG COMPONENT VIDEO OUT connector The analog component video signal is output from this connector. ANALOG COMPOSITE VIDEO OUT connectors The analog composite video signals are output from these connectors. The video signal with signals superimposed on it can be o[...]

Tapes Three types of tapes can be used with the unit. Type Description Tape designed exclusively for the camcorders used by consumers in Consumer general. Only playback is possible using the optional cassette adaptor. cassette Use of Panasonic consumer DV cassette tapes is recommended. (S cassette) Note that inserting a cassette tape without using [...]

When recording/playback using 1 unit Set the CONTROL switch on the front panel to LOCAL. • “DIGITAL” for serial component digital video signal input. • Set the VIDEO IN to ANALOG and select as following for the analog input: • “Y PB PR” for analog component video signal input. • “CMPST” for analog compo- site video signal input.[...]

When recording, playback & editing with 2 units (deck to deck) The CONTROL switch on the recorder must be set to the LOCAL position, and the CONTROL switch on the player must be set to the REMOTE position. Set the VIDEO IN switch to the following position: • “SERIAL I/F” for serial compo- nent digital video signal input.* • “Y PB PR?[...]

When using an editing controller For further details, refer to the Operating instructions of the AG-A850 editing controller (optional accessory). –17–[...]

Internal encoder adjustments In order to ensure error-free and accurate editing during AB roll editing (a method of editing using two source VTRs) using an editor, the ENCODER OUT controls must be adjusted after the system has been connected. (These controls must be re-adjusted each time the connecting cables are replaced or the connections are cha[...]

Check the connections. (see previous page.) Select [OFF] on ENCODER SEL at the set up menu. (See page 27.) Select [ON] to operate the internal encoder externally. Adjust the SYSTEM PHASE. On the P1 VTR, play back a cassette tape on which standard color bar signals have been recorded. Adjust P1 VTR SYS PHASE. Adjust the controls to the following wit[...]

Printed circuit board Printed circuit Abbr. name Full name Function Factory board setting F8 board SW1 Audio Input This sets the CH1 audio input ADDA- Impedance SW impedance. HIGH CUE HlGH/600 Ω SW61 Audio Input This sets the CH2 audio input Impedance SW impedance. HIGH HlGH/600 Ω F4 board SW400 Component P B /P R This sets the component PB/PR [...]

Switching on the power/inserting the cassette Before starting to operate the unit, check whether the equipment has been connected properly. Turn on the power. Check that the error indicator is not displayed on the counter. Insert the cassette tape. Insert the tape at its proper position without force. (See page 14.) Check that the STOP lamp is on. [...]

STOP mode When the STOP button is pressed, the unit goes into the stop mode. The STOP lamp lights and the tape stops traveling. • In order to protect the tape, the unit goes into the standby OFF mode after the time set by setting menu No.400 (STILL TIMER) has elapsed. When the STOP, REW, FF or PLAY button is pressed, the unit will go into the app[...]

Recording Set the accidental erasure prevention tab on the cassette tape to the “recording” position and insert the tape. Press the STOP button to place the unit in the stop mode. Check that the REC INHIBIT lamp is off. Select the video and audio input signals and adjust their levels. 4-1 Selecting video/audio input signals 1 Connect the signal[...]

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

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 Press the MENU button. The setup menu appears on the TV monitor and setup menu No. appears on [...]

Setup (setting) menus This unit can store up to 5 user files (user 1 to user 5) containing different menu settings, and these files can be selected and used. Changing the file Press the MENU button. Hold down the FILE button and press the cursor button to switch to the next user file. Hold down the FILE button and press the cursor button to switch [...]

SYSTEM menu <SYSTEM> Item Setting Superimposed display Superimposed display Description No. No. 00 SYS SC COAR. System phase rough adjustment: 90° units 0000 0 0001 90 0002 180 0003 270 -127 0 127 <Note> When shipped from the factory, the setting values do not change even if setting operations are performed. System phase fine adjustmen[...]

Setup (setting) menus USER menu <BASIC> (continued) Item Setting No. Description Superimposed No. Superimposed display display 002 CHARA 0000 0 This sets the position of the characters on the vertical plane V-POS 0018 18 for the time code and other super displays output to the VIDEO OUT 3 connector. 0022 <Note> 22 1. When setting this i[...]

USER menu <OPERATION> (continued) Item Setting No. Superimposed No . Superimposed Description display display 102 FF. REW 0000 X 32 This sets the maximum speed for FF and REW operations. MAX 0001 X 60 0: 32× normal speed 0002 X 100 1: 60× normal speed 2: 100× normal speed <Note> During DV format, the maximum speed is 32× normal spee[...]

Setup (setting) menus controller. 0: 20 25H USER menu <OPERATION> (continued) Item Setting No . Superimposed No . Superimposed Description display display 112 AUTO REW 0000 OFF This selects whether to rewind the tape automatically to the 0001 ON tape start when the tape end is detected. 0: The tape stops at the tape end. 1: The tape is rewoun[...]

USER menu <EDIT> Item Setting No. Superimposed No. Superimposed Description display display 300 V A R 0000 – 0.43 – 1 This sets the VAR speed range. RANGE 0001 – 4 – +4 0: The tape is played in slow motion at a speed ranging from – 0.43× to +1× normal speed. 1: The tape is played in the ±4.1× normal speed range. <Note> Pha[...]

USER menu <EDIT> (continued) Item Setting Description This sets the channel assignments for the controller’s analog audio preset when editing the digital audio of the VTR using a controller which does not have a digital audio edit preset control function. This selects the channel concerned when the VTR CUE edit preset is set in compliance w[...]

Setup (setting) menus USER menu <TIME CODE> Item Setting No. Superimposed No. Superimposed Description display display 5 0 0 VITC 0000 10L This sets the position where the VITC signal is to be inserted. POS-1 0001 11L (The same line as for VITC POS-2 in 501 cannot be 0002 1 2L selected.) 0003 13L 0004 1 4L 0005 15L 0006 16L 0007 17L 0008 18L [...]

USER menu <TIME CODE> (continued) Item Setting Superimposed display Superimposed display Description This selects whether to control the phase correction of the LTC generated by the TCG. 0: Phase correction control is not performed. 1: Phase correction control is performed. This selects whether the CF flag of the TCG is to ON. 0: CF flag is O[...]

Setup (setting) menus USER menu <VIDEO> (continued) Item Setting No. Superimposed No. Superimposed Description display display 604 V-MUTE 0000 N-MUTE This selects whether the video output signal is to be muted in SEL 0001 LOW-RF the event of a low RF or disengaged servo lock during playback. 0: No muting (picture freezes). 1: Muting (picture [...]

USER menu <AUDIO> Item Setting No. Superimposed No. Superimposed Description display display 70 0 CH1 IN 0000 4dB This selects the audio input (CH1) reference level switching. LV 0001 0dB 0002 -20dB 0003 -60dB 701 CH2 IN 0000 4dB This selects the audio input (CH2) reference level switching. LV 0001 0dB 0002 -20dB 0003 -60dB 703 CH1 OUT 0000 4[...]

USER menu <AUDIO> (continued) Item Setting No. Superimposed No. Superimposed display 716 REC CUE 0000 0001 0002 Description display CH1 This selects the input signal recorded in CUE. CH2 0: The signal selected by SETUP-MENU No.714 is recorded CH1+2 on CH1. 1: The signal selected by SETUP-MENU No.715 is recorded on CH2. 2: The signal selected [...]

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 a[...]

Recording internal/external time codes Setting the internal time code Place the VTR in the stop mode. Set the CTL/TC/UB switch to TC. Set the TC lNT/EXT switch to INT. (Internal time code selected) Set the RUN MODE. (setup menu No. 510) REC (RUN): The time code runs at the same time as the recording proceeds. FREE (RUN): The time code runs in the s[...]

Reproducing the time code/user bit Place the unit in the stop mode. Set the CTL/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. Press the PLAY button. Playback now commences, and the time code appears on the dis[...]

Superimpose screen The control signals, time code, etc. are displayed using abbreviations. CTL = control signal TCR = TC time code reading UBR = TC user bit reading TV monitor Characters displayed The background of characters superimposed on the display can be changed using menu No.007 (CHARA TYPE). TV monitor Display position The position of the c[...]

Servo reference This unit automatically selects the input video signal selected by the INPUT switch, the reference video signal supplied from the REF VIDEO input connector or the internal sync signal as the servo reference signal. When the signal is selected, the unit’s mode and servo reference stand in the relationship shown in the flowchart pre[...]

Servo reference setting tables The servo reference signal is switched as shown in the tables below depending on the servo reference setting, deck mode and what input signal is available. When the mode is transferred to editing or recording/playback, the image may be disturbed and the transfer may be delayed if the references during playback and rec[...]

Audio V Fade Function (AJ-D650 only) When editing tapes, the edit point splicing selection (setting menu No. 309 and 310) information is recorded on the tape. This information is then sensed during playback, and V fade or cut processing is automatically performed for these sections. [However, only when the playback fade selection (No. 719) is AUTO.[...]

Rack mounting The unit can be mounted into a 19-inch standard rack if the optional rack-mounting adaptors (AJ-MA75P) are used. For the installation rails, it is recommended that the rail and bracket for 18" length (model number CC3001-99-0400) of SHASSIS TRAK be used. (The complete slide rail and bracket unit is not available from Panasonic) F[...]

Video head cleaning This unit has an auto head cleaning function which automatically reduces the dirt on the heads. However, to further increase the unit’s reliability, it is recommended that its video heads be cleaned every day. Use the cleaning fluid designated by Panasonic. Condensation Condensation occurs due to the same principle involved wh[...]

Error messages Warning Error No. TV monitor display* Descriptions VTR operation E-00* (Err-00) SERVO NOT LOCKED Error No. lights when servo disturbances continue for 3 or more seconds during playback, recording or editing. Continued E-01* (Err-01) LOW RF Error No. lights when envelope levels approx. 1/3 that of normal levels are detected for more t[...]

Error messages Error No. Descriptions VTR operation The start/end processing operation is not completed even after 10 or more seconds E-57 have elapsed. Stop The cylinder motor speed is abnormally low. E-59 Stop E-60 E-61 E-67 E-69 E-70 E-71 E-72 E-73 E-FF The cylinder motor speed is abnormally high. The capstan motor speed is abnormally low. The t[...]

Connector signals VIDEO IN SERIAL IN (DIGITAL) BNC×2 Active through (Option) Y, P B , P R (ANALOG) BNC×3 VIDEO IN BNC×2 Loop-through, 75 Ω termination switch provided REF VIDEO IN BNC×2 Loop-through, 75 Ω termination switch provided S1-VIDEO IN 4-pin × 1 VIDEO OUT SERIAL OUT (DIGITAL) BNC × 3 (Option) Y, P B , P R (ANALOG) BNC × 3 VIDEO [...]

Connector signals RS-232C REMOTE (25-pin D-SUB straight cable supported) Pin No. Abbreviation Circuit Description 1 FRAME GROUND Protective ground Frame ground 2 T×D Transmitted data Receives data from the PC. 3 R×D Received data Sends data to the PC. 4 RTS Request to send Shorted with pin 4. 5 CTS Clear to send Shorted with pin 5. 6 DSR Data set[...]

Specifications GENERAL Power supply: Power consumption: AC 120 V, 50–60 Hz 150 W Operating ambient temperature: 41°F to 104°F (5°C to 40°C) Operating ambient humidity: 10% to 90% (no condensation) Weight: 35.2 Ibs (16 kg) Dimensions (W×H×D): 16-3/4×6-15/16x16-3/8 inches (424×175×415 mm) Recording format: DVCPRO format Recording tracks: D[...]

Panasonic Broadcast & Television Systems Company Division of Matsushita Electric Corporation of America Executive Office: One Panasonic Way (4B-7), Secaucus, NJ 07094 REGIONAL OFFICES: EASTERN: New Jersey: One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094 Sales: Panazip 4B-7 (201) 348-7671 Washington, D.C. (703) 759-6900 SOUTHERN: 1225 Northbrook Parkway, [...]

Reference Guide • Items supporting DVCPRO/DV/DVCAM tape playback • Items supporting RS-232C Applicable models[...]

Thank you for purchasing this product. This booklet describes the items which support both DVCPRO/DV/DVCAM tape playback and RS-232C. Read it together with the Operating Instructions. Contents Items supporting DVCPRO/DV/DVCAM tape playback .......... E-2 Cautions when playing back consumer DV tapes and DVCAM tapes ..... E-2 DVCPRO/DV/DVCAM displays[...]

Additional set-up menu items USER menu 0001 0: L cassette 0002 0000 DVCPRO/DV/DVCAM tapes can be played back by selecting the item No.108 “FORMAT SEL” setting. <OPERATION> Item Setting No. Superimposed display No. Superimposed display Description of setting 108 FORMAT SEL DVCPRO These settings are for selecting the format when an L DV cas[...]

Items supporting RS-232C Additional set-up menu items <INTERFACE> Description of setting Item Setting No. Superimposed display These settings are for selecting whether the RS-232C connector is to function when the REMOTE/LOCAL switch is set to REMOTE. 0: Connector does not function. 1: Connector functions. No. Superimposed display 204 RS232C [...]

2. Hardware specifications 1) External interface specifications For the model AJ-D750 (1) Connector specifications Connector: D-SUB 25-pin (crossover cable supported) Pin No. Signal Circuit name Description 1 FG Protective ground Frame ground 2 RXD Received data Data is sent to PC. 3 TXD Transmitted data Data is received from PC. 4 CTS Clear to sen[...]

For the models AJ-D650 and AJ-D640 (1) Connector specifications Connector: D-SUB 25-pin (straight cable supported) Pin No. Signal Circuit name Description 1 FG Protective ground Frame ground 2 TXD Transmitted data Data is received from PC. 3 RXD Received data Data is sent to PC. 4 RTS Request to send Shorted with pin 5. 5 CTS Clear to send Shorted [...]

3. Software specifications 1) Protocol (1) Communication parameters 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 the con[...]

(2) Send format [controller (PC) VTR] Data format [STX] [command] [:] [data] [ETX] 02h XX XX XX 3Ah XX-XX 03h (ASCII code: symbols, numbers, upper-case letters) 20h<XX<7Fh • [command] :Command identifier; a 3-byte identifier (ASCII code: symbols, numbers, upper-case letters) is sent as the command. •[:] :This code serves as a delimiter be[...]

(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] [ETX] 02h XX XX XX XX-XX 03h • [comma[...]

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, ER001 (invalid co[...]

VTR Send command Return (completion) operation message Supplementary notes SHTL FORWARD [STX] OSF:data [ETX] [STX] OSF [ETX] This is the forward direction shuttle command. data = n: speed data 0: STILL 1: ×0.03 (DVCPRO), ×0.03 (DV, DVCAM) 2 : ×0.1 (DVCPRO), × 0 . 1 (DV, DVCAM) 3 : ×0.2 (DVCPRO), × 0 . 3 (DV, DVCAM) 4 : ×0 . 5 (DVCPRO), × 0 [...]

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 returned after [...]

3) Microsoft QuickBASIC sample program CLS STX$ = CHR$(&H2): ETX$ = CHR$(&H3): NAK$ = CHR$(15): ACK$ = CHR$(&HG) 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 OPE[...]