Panasonic AJ-D850P manual

Operating Instructions Digital Video Cassette Recorder AJ- P[...]

– 2 – 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.” CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE[...]

– 3 – Contents Setup (default settings) ........................................... 50 Setup menus ............................................................ 51 • System menu ........................................................ 55 • Basic menu ........................................................... 57 • Operation menu ..........[...]

– 4 – 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 an[...]

– 5 – Features (continued) Recording and playing back V blanking data In addition to closed caption and VITC, up to 28 lines of the character data per frame in the V blanking period can be recorded and played back. <Note> There is some limitation to the number of lines in which signals can be recorded. T ime codes This unit comes with a b[...]

– 6 – REMOTE PRESET PRESET PRESET PRESET REGEN PRESET FREE RUN REC RUN MANUAL MANUAL MANUAL MANUAL LOCAL VIDEO LEVEL CHROMA LEVEL CF TC REC INHIBIT MENU SET DIAG SYNCHRO- NIZE ENC CONTROL 8F/4F 2F ON OFF ON OFF ON OFF L LEVEL CUE VIDEO ASSEMBLE DV AUDIO ANALOG VIDEO Y PB PR AES/EBU CMPST INPUT SELECT CH CONDITION SCH CF SHIFT ADJ START RESET ST[...]

– 7 – <Front Panel T op Section> e INPUT SELECT display The characters corresponding to the selected input signal light. When, with the exception of analog signals, the selected input signals are not available, the display flashes to alert the user . <Video> Y PB PR: Analog component video signal CMPST : Analog composite video signa[...]

Controls and their functions (continued) – 8 – <Front Panel Center Section> i 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. Pressing only the PLA Y button du[...]

– 9 – <Front Panel Center Section> !6 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 half-loading mode is established. When t[...]

Controls and their functions (continued) – 10 – <Front Panel Center Section> @2 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[...]

– 11 – <Front Panel Center Section> @9 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 while the IN or OUT button is held down, the tape [...]

Controls and their functions (continued) – 12 – <Front Panel Center Section> #7 Time code buttons These are used to set the TC or UB value. SHIFT : When setting the TC or UB value, first press this button to stop the data running. Change the digit now flashing on the display . Each time the button is pressed, the flashing moves to the rig[...]

– 13 – <Front Panel Center Section> $6 V olume control This is used to adjust the headphones volume and the monitor output volume. Whether the headphones output and monitor output volumes are to be linked or kept separate can be set on the setup menu No. 708 (MONI OUT). (Note that the headphones output volume is normally linked.) When the[...]

Controls and their functions (continued) – 14 – <Front Panel Bottom Section> $9 ENCODER CONTROL switch This selects whether the adjustments to the video output signals are to be performed by the unit or by an external encoder/remote controller . REMOTE: The adjustments to the video output signals are performed by the external encoder/remo[...]

– 15 – <Front Panel Bottom Section> %7 REC INHIBIT switch This selects whether to enable or inhibit the recording on the cassette tape. ON: The recording on the cassette tape is inhibited. The REC INHIBIT lamp on the front panel now lights. OFF: The recording on the cassette tape is enabled provided that the cassette’s accidental erasur[...]

Controls and their functions (continued) – 16 – SDI/ SDTI DIGITAL DIGITAL PARALLEL RS-232C ENCODER REMOTE REMOTE OUT REMOTE IN/OUT VIDEO IN REF VIDEO IN ON Y ANALOG REMOTE CH2 CH1 CUE IN TIME CODE IN AUDIO IN INPUT P B P R OFF 75 Ω ON VIDEO OUT OFF 75 Ω IN AUDIO OUT PUSH SDI/ SDTI SDI/ SDTI SDI/ SDTI 1 2 3 CH 1/2 CH 1/2 Y1 2 3 P B P R CH2 L[...]

– 17 – <Connector area> q AC IN connector This is for connecting the unit to the power outlet using the power cord provided. w 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. e Fuse holder This contains a fuse. r Fa[...]

Controls and their functions (continued) – 18 – <Connector area> !5 ANALOG COMPONENT VIDEO OUT connector The analog component video signal is output from this connector . !6 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 out[...]

– 19 – SDI/ SDTI DIGITAL DIGITAL PARALLEL RS-232C ENCODER REMOTE REMOTE OUT REMOTE IN/OUT VIDEO IN REF VIDEO IN ON Y ANALOG REMOTE CH2 CH1 CUE IN TIME CODE IN AUDIO IN INPUT P B P R OFF 75 Ω ON VIDEO OUT OFF 75 Ω IN AUDIO OUT PUSH SDI/ SDTI SDI/ SDTI SDI/ SDTI 1 2 3 CH 1/2 CH 1/2 Y1 2 3 P B P R CH2 LR CH1 ~AC IN SIGNAL GND CUE OUT MONITOR O[...]

– 20 – SDI/ SDTI DIGITAL DIGITAL PARALLEL RS-232C ENCODER REMOTE REMOTE OUT REMOTE IN/OUT VIDEO IN REF VIDEO IN ON Y ANALOG REMOTE CH2 CH1 CUE IN TIME CODE IN AUDIO IN INPUT P B P R OFF 75 Ω ON VIDEO OUT OFF 75 Ω IN AUDIO OUT PUSH SDI/ SDTI SDI/ SDTI SDI/ SDTI 1 2 3 CH 1/2 CH 1/2 Y1 2 3 P B P R CH2 LR CH1 ~AC IN SIGNAL GND CUE OUT MONITOR O[...]

– 21 – Audio monitor signals Recorder AV monitor AV monitor AV monitor AV monitor Video monitor signals Audio monitor signals Video monitor signals Audio monitor signals Video monitor signals Editing controller AV switcher Reference signal generator Remote To REMOTE IN/OUT connector To REMOTE IN/OUT connector Remote Video input signals Audio in[...]

– 22 – Supply the external reference signal from a sync signal generator to the units. Use the composite connectors for the video signals. Make these two cables equally long. VIDEO 1 OUT VIDEO 1 OUT VIDEO IN REF (BB) P1 IN P2 IN REF IN RECORDER OUT MONITOR OUT REF (BB) 75 Ω Switcher TV monitor WFM (waveform monitor) VSC (vectorscope) Player 1[...]

– 23 – M cassette L cassette <Note> For AJ-5P92LP cassette tapes recorded using the DVCPRO (25 Mbps) mode, use a VTR supporting DVCPRO (25 Mbps) 184 minute tapes. <Cautions when playing back consumer DV tapes and DVCAM tapes> • Consumer DV tapes and DVCAM tapes can be used for playback only . • Consumer DV tapes which have been [...]

– 24 – 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 of f. When condensation has formed or some other trouble has occurred, the AUTO OFF lamp lights, and all operations are disabled. 3 Insert th[...]

– 25 – 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 traveling. • 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, the[...]

– 26 – 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. If this lamp is lighted, set the R[...]

– 27 – 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 [...]

– 28 – 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 corresponding to the speed at which the dial is turned. The maximum speed can be selected using the setup menu No. 320 (JOG FWD MAX[...]

– 29 – 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 [...]

– 30 – 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 setting 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 dur[...]

– 31 – 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[...]

Automatic editing – 32 – When the unit is used as the player: ON OFF L LEVEL CUE VIDEO ASSEMBLE DV AUDIO ANALOG VIDEO Y PB PR AES/EBU CMPST INPUT SELECT CH CONDITION SCH CF SHIFT ADJ START RESET STAND BY UB EXT EE TC INT TC MODE TAPE LOCAL REV FWD PULL OPEN JOG PUSH EJECT AUTO OFF SHTL SLOW CONTROL REMOTE EDIT REW PLAY SERVO STOP PLAYER REC REC[...]

– 33 – Select the editing mode 1 Select the editing mode. For assemble editing, press the ASSEMBLE 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[...]

Automatic editing – 34 – Match frame processing function When using two VTRs for editing, a total of four edit points—namely , the player’s IN and OUT points and the recorder ’ s IN and OUT points—need to be entered. However , since the last edit point is calculated automatically , only three of these edit points must be entered. Negati[...]

– 35 – 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[...]

Automatic editing – 36 – 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 down the IN (or OU[...]

– 37 – 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 [...]

Automatic editing – 38 – Executing automatic editing 1 Press the AUTO EDIT button. Automatic editing is now performed. • T o stop the editing at any time, press the STOP button. • When the edit OUT point is reached, the unit goes into the stop mode after postrolling. Postroll With assemble editing, editing continues for approx. 2 seconds ev[...]

– 39 – 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. 1 ON OFF L LEVEL CUE VIDEO ASSEMBLE DV AUDIO ANALOG VIDEO Y PB PR AES/EBU CMPST I[...]

– 40 – Split editing Split editing refers to editing where the editing channels are switched while insert editing is in progress. 1 Perform insert editing. 2 Switch the editing channel. When, for instance, sound from AUDIO CH2 is to be additionally inserted during video channel insert editing: 2-1 Press the AUDIO CH2 button during video channel[...]

– 41 – 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. Audio edit points can be entered, deleted and revised only when the insert editing mode has been selected. After the edit points have been entered, follow the same operating procedure as that for [...]

– 42 – 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. AIN 0[...]

– 43 – MIC AMP ANALOGUE AUDIO IN* * Connect to the channel whose sound is to be recorded. VIDEO OUT AJ-D850 TV monitor Microphone 1 Select INT_VO as the setup menu No. 322 (AUD MEM MODE) setting. 2 Select the same setting for the channel (CH1 or CH2) on which the sound is to be recorded and for the setup menu No. 323 (AUD MEM CH) channel. 3 Ins[...]

– 44 – V oice-over facility (internal) Operating procedure 2 1 Select INT_VO as the setup menu No. 322 (AUD MEM MODE) setting. 2 Select the same setting for the channel (CH1 or CH2) on which the sound is to be recorded and for the setup menu No. 323 (AUD MEM CH) channel. 3 Insert the cassette tape for which the voice-over editing is to be perfo[...]

– 45 – MIC AMP ANALOGUE AUDIO IN* VIDEO OUT RECORDER AJ-D850 AG-A850 REMOTE IN/OUT CONTROLLER Ref. Microphone TV monitor * Connect to the channel (CH1 or CH2) on which the sound is to be recorded. 1 Select INT_VO as the setup menu No. 322 (AUD MEM MODE) setting. 2 Select the same setting for the channel (CH1 or CH2) on which the sound is to be [...]

– 46 – CH1 Fig. 1 IN OUT CH2 CH1 Fig. 2 IN OUT CH2 Event 1 Event 2 Up to 20 sec. Cross fading by operating the mixer CH1 insert start Audio cross channel editing (internal) Example: T o record cross-faded audio signals onto CH2 ■ Connections 1 Select INT_X as the setup menu No. 322 (AUD MEM MODE) setting. 2 Select CH2 as the setup menu No. 32[...]

– 47 – 4 Enter the edit points of the first event on the player ’ s tape. 5 Enter the edit points of the first event on the recorder ’ s tape. 6 Operate the mixer in such a way that the player ’s audio output signals are output from the mixer ’s CH1 OUT and CH2 OUT connectors. (The same audio signals will be delivered through CH1 and CH[...]

– 48 – V blanking data recording/playback ■ Additional line recording/playback function • Select the mode for recording signals in additional lines using setup menu item No. 800 (ADD LINE). Off: No signals are recorded in additional lines. YC422: The input signals are recorded in 1 line in the 422 mode. YC41 1: The input signals are recorde[...]

– 49 – Video output (encoder output) signal adjustments After this system has been connected, the video output signal (ENCODER OUT) must be adjusted if AB roll editing (editing using two source machines) using an editor , for instance, is to be error-free and accurate. (This adjustment must be repeated when one of the connecting cables has been[...]

– 50 – 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.[...]

– 51 – 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 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[...]

Setup menus – 52 – 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[...]

– 53 – 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 [...]

Setup menus – 54 – 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 803 TELETEXT DET AUTO A00 LOAD USER2 ＊ A01 SAV[...]

– 55 – Setup (setting) menus SYSTEM menu <SYSTEM> Item Setting No. Superimposed No. Superimposed Description display display 00 SYS SC 0000 –127 .. .. .. 0127 0 .. .. .. 0255 128 01 SYS H 0000 –30 .. .. .. 0032 0 .. .. .. 0060 30 02 VIDEO 0000 –32 .. .. PHASE . . 0032 0 .. .. .. 0064 32 03 YC 0000 –2 .. .. COARSE .. 0002 0 .. .. .[...]

Setup (setting) menus – 56 – SYSTEM menu <SYSTEM> (continued) Item Setting No. Superimposed No. Superimposed Description display display 10 A V PHASE 0000 –128 .. .. .. 0128 0 .. .. .. 0255 127 20 SYS H 0000 FULL RANGE 0001 FINE 21 SYS H 0000 –3 OFFSET 0001 –2 0002 –1 0003 0 0004 1 0005 2 0006 3 30 MENU 0000 OFF LOCK 0001 ON The u[...]

– 57 – 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 CHARA 0000 0 .. .. H-POS .. 0005 5 .. .. .. 001 1 1 1 002 CHARA 0000 0 .. .. V -POS .. 0018 18 .. .. .. 0022 22 003 DISPLA Y 0000 TIME SEL 0001 T&ST A 0002 T&am[...]

Setup menus – 58 – USER menu <BASIC> (continued) Item Setting No. Superimposed No. Superimposed Description display display 004 LOCAL 0000 DIS ENA 0001 ST&EJ 0002 ENA 005 T APE 0000 ±12h TIMER 0001 24h 006 SUPER 0000 OFF 0001 ON 007 CHARA 0000 WHITE TYPE 0001 W/OUT 008 REMAIN 0000 OFF SEL 0001 ON 009 SETUP 0000 OFF NUMBER 0001 ON 010[...]

– 59 – USER menu <OPERA TION> Item Setting No. Superimposed No. Superimposed Description display display 100 SEARCH 0000 DIAL ENA 0001 KEY 101 SHTL MAX 0000 × 16 0001 × 32 0002 × 60 102 FF . REW 0000 × 32 MAX 0001 × 60 0002 × 100 103 AUDIO 0000 OFF MUTE 0001 ON 104 REF 0000 OFF ALARM 0001 ON 105 AUTO EE 0000 S/F/R SEL 0001 STOP 0002[...]

Setup menus – 60 – USER menu <OPERA TION> (continued) Item Setting No. Superimposed No. Superimposed Description display display 108 FORMA T 0000 DVCPRO SEL 0001 DV 0002 DVCAM 1 12 AUT O REW 0000 OFF 0001 ON 1 13 MEMORY 0000 OFF STOP 0001 ON The underline on the setting item denotes the initial setting. These settings are for selecting th[...]

– 61 – USER menu <OPERA TION> (continued) Item Setting No. Superimposed No. Superimposed Description display display 11 5 S T O P 0000 NORMAL RESPNS 0001 QUICK 1 16 EE MODE 0000 NORMAL SEL 0001 THRU 1 17 FRZ MODE 0000 DIS SEL 0001 STBOFF 0002 SOF&EJ The underline on the setting item denotes the initial setting. This selects the respon[...]

Setup menus – 62 – 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 203 25P 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 4800 0005 [...]

– 63 – USER menu <EDIT> Item Setting No. Superimposed No. Superimposed Description display display 301 IN/OUT 0000 MANU DEL 0001 AUT O 302 NEGA 0000 OFF FLASH 0001 ON 303 STD/ 0000 AUT O NON-STD 0001 STD 0002 N-STD 304 SERVO 0000 AUT O REF 0001 EXT 305 EDIT 0000 N-DEF RPLCE1 0001 CH1 0002 CH2 0003 CH1+2 306 EDIT 0000 N-DEF RPLCE2 0001 CH1[...]

Setup menus – 64 – USER menu <EDIT> (continued) Item Setting No. Superimposed No. Superimposed Description display display 308 CONFI 0000 OFF EDIT 0001 ON 309 AUD EDIT 0000 CUT IN 0001 F ADE 310 AUD EDIT 0000 CUT OUT 0001 F ADE 31 1 AUTO 0000 DIS ENTRY 0001 ENA 312 CF ADJ 0000 PLA YER SEL 0001 RECORD 313 AFTER 0000 STOP CUE-UP 0001 STILL [...]

– 65 – USER menu <EDIT> (continued) Item Setting No. Superimposed No. Superimposed Description display display 318 V AR REV 0000 –4.1 MAX 0001 –1.85 0002 –1 0003 –0.43 0004 –0.3 0005 –0.2 0006 –0.1 0007 –0.03 319 JOG STEP 0000 FINE 0001 COARSE 320 JOG FWD 0000 +4.1 MAX 0001 +1.85 0002 +1 321 JOG REV 0000 –4.1 MAX 0001 ?[...]

Setup menus – 66 – USER menu <EDIT> (continued) Item Setting No. Superimposed No. Superimposed Description display display 322 AUD MEM 0000 OFF MODE 0001 AMU_X 0002 AMU_VO 0003 INT_X 0004 INT_VO 323 AUD MEM 0000 CH1 CH 0001 CH2 324 POSTROLL 0000 0s TM 0001 1s 0002 2s 0003 3s 0004 4s 0005 5s The underline on the setting item denotes the in[...]

– 67 – 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 STOP 0000 STEP PROTECT 0001 HALF The underline on the setting[...]

Setup menus – 68 – USER menu <TIME CODE> Item Setting No. Superimposed No. Superimposed Description display display 501 VITC 0000 10L POS-2 0001 1 1L 0002 12L 0003 13L 0004 14L 0005 15L 0006 16L 0007 17L 0008 18 L 0009 19L 0010 20L 502 VITC 0000 BLANK BLANK 0001 THRU 503 TCG 0000 TC&UB REGEN 0001 TC 0002 UB 504 REGEN 0000 AS&IN MO[...]

– 69 – USER menu <TIME CODE> (continued) Item Setting No. Superimposed No. Superimposed Description display display 51 1 TC OUT 0000 V OUT REF 0001 TC_IN 512 VITC OUT 0000 SBC 0001 V AUX The underline on the setting item denotes the initial setting. This is used to switch the phase of the time code, which is output from the TIME CODE OUT [...]

Setup menus – 70 – USER menu <VIDEO> (continued) Item Setting No. Superimposed No. Superimposed Description display display 604 V -MUTE 0000 N-MUTE SEL 0001 LOW RF 605 CC (F1) 0000 BLANK BLANK 0001 THRU 606 CC (F2) 0000 BLANK BLANK 0001 THRU 608 FREEZE 0000 FIELD SEL 0001 FRAME 610 OUT C 0000 B/W KILL 0001 COLOR 61 1 EDH 0000 OFF 0001 ON [...]

– 71 – USER menu <AUDIO> Item Setting No. Superimposed No. Superimposed Description display display 700 CH1 IN 0000 4dB LV 0001 0dB 0002 -20 dB 701 CH2 IN 0000 4dB LV 0001 0dB 0002 -20 dB 702 CUE IN 0000 4dB LV 0001 0dB 0002 -20 dB 0003 -60 dB 703 CH1 OUT 0000 4dB LV 0001 0dB 0002 -20 dB 704 CH2 OUT 0000 4dB LV 0001 0dB 0002 -20 dB 705 CU[...]

Setup menus – 72 – USER menu <AUDIO> (continued) Item Setting No. Superimposed No. Superimposed Description display display 713 MONI CH 0000 MANU SEL 0001 AUTO1 0002 AUTO2 714 REC CH1 0000 CH1 0001 CH2 0002 CH1+2 715 REC CH2 0000 CH1 0001 CH2 0002 CH1+2 716 REC CUE 0000 CUE 0001 CH1 0002 CH2 0003 CH1+2 718 DV 0000 ST1 OUTPUT 0001 ST2 0002[...]

– 73 – USER menu <AUDIO> (continued) Item Setting No. Superimposed No. Superimposed Description display display 723 DV PB A TT 0000 OFF 0001 ON 724 MONI SEL 0000 OFF INH 0001 ON 725 CUE SLOW 0000 STEP 0001 LINEAR 726 CUE OUT 0000 NORMAL 0001 DIRECT 727 MONI MIX L 0000 OFF 0001 CH1+2 728 MONI MIX R 0000 OFF 0001 CH1+2 729 REC PT 0000 OFF M[...]

Setup menus – 74 – USER menu <V BLANK> Item Setting No. Superimposed No. Superimposed Description display display 800 ADD LINE 0000 OFF 0001 YC422 0002 YC41 1 0003 Y1_B/W 0004 Y1_BPF 0005 C1 0006 Y2_B/W 0007 Y2_BPF 0008 C2 Sub screen 00 REC LINE 0000 10L .. .. .. 0012 22L 0013 263L 0014 273L .. .. .. 0025 284L 0026 525L 01 REC LINE2 0000 [...]

– 75 – USER menu <V BLANK> (continued) Item Setting No. Superimposed No. Superimposed Description display display 802 TELETEXT 0000 MOJI SEL 0001 NABTS 803 TELETEXT 0000 OFF DET 0001 AUT O 0002 MANU Sub screen 00 REC LINE1 0000 OFF : : 0001 10&273 : : 0002 1 1&274 : : 0003 12&275 : : 0004 13&276 : : 0005 14&277 : : 000[...]

Setup menus – 76 – USER menu <V BLANK> (continued) Item Setting No. Superimposed No. Superimposed Description display display Sub screen 00 LINE 10&273 0000 BLANK 0001 THRU 01 LINE 1 1&274 0000 BLANK 0001 THRU 02 LINE 12&275 0000 BLANK 0001 THRU 03 LINE 13&276 0000 BLANK 0001 THRU 04 LINE 14&277 0000 BLANK 0001 THRU 05[...]

– 77 – 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 underline on the se[...]

– 78 – 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[...]

– 79 – 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 REC RUN/FREE RUN switch position. REC RUN: The time code runs at the same time as the recording proceeds. FREE RUN: The time[...]

– 80 – 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[...]

– 81 – 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. 007 (CHARA TYPE). TCR : : [...]

– 82 – 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 fl[...]

– 83 – 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 playb[...]

– 84 – Audio V Fade Function When editing tapes, the edit point splicing selection (setup 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.] Whe[...]

– 85 – Printed circuit board Printed circuit board F8 board ADDA1 SW1 Audio Input Impedance SW SW41 HIGH This sets the CH1 audio input impedance. HIGH/600 Ω HIGH SW101 Cue Input Impedance SW HIGH SW940 BETA Abbr. name Full name Function Factory setting H2 board CUE F4 board Audio Input Impedance SW Component P B /P R Output level selector Thi[...]

– 86 – 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 CHASSIS TRAK be used. (The complete slide rail and bracket unit is not available from P[...]

– 87 – Condensation Condensation occurs due to the same principle involved when droplets of water form on a window pane of a heated room. It occurs when the unit or tape is moved between places where the temperature or humidity varies greatly or when, for instance: • It is moved to a very humid place full of steam or a room immediately after [...]

– 88 – 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 AUT O OFF lamp lights up and a message appears on the counter display . DIAG menu This display th[...]

– 89 – 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 on the counter 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 <Notes&[...]

– 90 – T able of AUTO OFF Error messages Counter 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 at[...]

– 91 – 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 [...]

RS-232C interface – 92 – 1. Introduction (1) The VTR can be operated by commands when the RS-232C interface is used. (See command table on pages 95 – 97.) (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 above[...]

– 93 – 3. Software specifications 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 t[...]

RS-232C interface – 94 – 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] [E[...]

– 95 – VTR operation Send command Return (completion) message Supplementary notes [STX] OSP [ETX] STOP [STX] OSP [ETX] This command is for stopping the tape travel. The resulting output picture and sound statuses differ according to the settings selected for the setup menu No. 105 (AUTO EE SEL). [STX] OEJ [ETX] EJECT [STX] OEJ [ETX] This comman[...]

RS-232C interface – 96 – 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 STI[...]

– 97 – VTR operation Send command Return (completion) message Supplementary notes [STX] QCD [ETX] CTL/TC DATA REQUEST [STX] CD data [ETX] This command is for inquiring about the counter value. [STX] QOP [ETX] STATUS REQUEST [STX] xxx [ETX] data = f w gh mm ss ff f w gh mm ss ff = F = S = CTL: TC: = = = g = h = gh = SP (20h): – (2Dh): 0 – 9:[...]

RS-232C interface – 98 – (3) Microsoft QuickBASIC sample program 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 1,9600Bps[...]

– 99 – Connector signals VIDEO IN SERIAL IN (DIGIT AL) 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 VIDEO OUT SERIAL OUT (DIGIT AL) BNC × 3 (Option) Y, P B , P R (ANALOG) BNC × 3 VIDEO OU[...]

– 100 – Connector signals P ARALLEL REMOTE (25P) Pin No. Signal Pin No. Signal Pin No. Signal 1 PLA Y COMMAND 10 — — — —— 1 9 ST AND BY ON ST A TUS 2 STOP COMMAND 1 1 — — — — — 20 PREROLL ST A TUS 3 FF COMMAND 12 ≥ 10V , MAX 300mA 21 SERVO LOCK ST A TUS 4 REW COMMAND 13 PLA Y ST A TUS 22 OPERA TION ENABLE ST A TUS 5 REC CO[...]

– 101 – Specifications GENERAL Power supply: AC 120 V , 50 – 60 Hz Power consumption: 210 W (Video signals adjustment) Composite video input signal: ±3 dB Video output gain: ±3 dB Video output chroma gain: ±3 dB Video output hue: ±30° Video output setup: ±15 IRE Video output sync phase: ±15 µ sec Video output SC phase: ±180° Video o[...]

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