Panasonic AJ-D450 manual

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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. REFER SE[...]

– 3 – Contents General and Features Controls and their functions • Front panel • Connector area Tapes Connections • When recording/playback using 1 unit • When recording, playback and editing with 2 units • When using an editing controller Internal encoder adjustments Printed circuit board Switching on the power/inserting the cassette[...]

– 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 – Multi-function input/output interfaces (AJ-D450 only for input) • 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 [...]

– 6 – Controls and their functions Front panel Counter Display Section ON OFF POWER EJECT REC PLAY FF STOP REW COUNTER/ REMAIN RESET CH CONDITION LEVEL HEADPHONES CH 1 AUDIO REC LEVEL CTL TC UB CH 1 MIX CH 2 INT EXT TC AUDIO MONITOR DIGITAL ANALOG Y PB PR CMPST S-VIDEO DIGITAL AES/EBU ANALOG REMOTE LOCAL MENU PAGE TC PRESET FILE SET DIAG VIDEO [...]

– 7 – 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 sever[...]

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– 9 – 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 (AJ-D450 only) These are used to adjust the recording levels of the analog audio signal CH1/CH2. CTL/TC/UB s[...]

– 10 – 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 resto[...]

– 11 – Connector area * Applicable only to AJ-D450.[...]

– 12 – 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 This contains a fuse. Fan motor This is for cooling the[...]

– 13 – S1-VIDEO 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 output from t[...]

Tapes Type Description Consumer cassette (S cassette) M cassette L cassette Tape designed exclusively for the camcorders used by consumers in general. Only playback is possible using the optional cassette adaptor (AJ-CS750P). However, please note that long-play cassette tapes (80- minute standard/120-minute LP mode) cannot be used. Use of Panasonic[...]

– 15 – When recording/playback using 1 unit[...]

– 16 – When recording, playback & editing with 2 units (deck to deck)[...]

– 17 – When using an editing controller Basic system Camera/external input editing System using two players (AB roll editing) Video/audio signals Remote Remote Player Recorder Recorder AJ-D440 AJ-D450 AJ-D750 Audio signals Video signals Camera Microphone Remote Remote Remote Remote Video/audio signals Video/audio signals Reference signal Switch[...]

– 18 – 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 connecti[...]

– 19 – Check the connections. (see previous page.) Select [OFF] on ENCODER SEL at the set up menu. (See page 30.) Select [ON] to operate the internal encoder externally. Adjust the SYSTEM PHASE. 3-1 3-2 1 2 Adjust the connected P2 VTR in the same way. 4 3 On the P1 VTR, play back a cassette tape on which standard color bar signals have been rec[...]

– 20 – Printed circuit board Printed circuit board F8 board ADDA- CUE* SW1 Audio Input Impedance SW SW61 HIGH This sets the CH1 audio input impedance. HIGH/600 Ω HIGH SW400 BETA Abbr. name Full name Function Factory setting F4 board Audio Input Impedance SW Component P B /P R Output level selector This sets the CH2 audio input impedance. HIGH[...]

– 21 – 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 l[...]

– 22 – 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 setup menu No. 400 (STILL TIMER) has elapsed. When the STOP, REW, FF or PLAY button is pressed, the unit will go in[...]

– 23 – Recording (AJ-D450 only) 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 si[...]

– 24 – 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. 1 2 <Note> Check that the SERVO lamp is lighted during playback. If it flashes or if it is off, the images played back will be[...]

– 25 – 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. When the RESET button is pressed to return to the factory settings, the factory settings are restored o[...]

– 26 – Setup (setting) menus 1 2 3 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 [...]

– 27 – 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. To 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. <Notes>[...]

– 28 – Setup menus 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 o[...]

– 29 – Saving a user file Automatic loading of user file when the power is turned on When the user file to be loaded is selected in advance using setup menu item No. A02 (P.ON LOAD), it can be automatically loaded into USER1 when the power is turned on.[...]

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– 31 – Setup menus The underline on the setting item denotes the initial setting. Item Setting No. Superimposed display Description No. Superimposed display USER menu 002 CHARA V-POS 003 DISPLAY SEL 0000 0001 0002 TIME T&STA T&S&M 005 TAPE TIMER 0000 0001 ± 12h 24h 0000 0018 0022 0 18 22 . . . . . . This selects what information is[...]

– 32 – Setup menus[...]

– 33 – The underline on the setting item denotes the initial setting. * The Setup menu can only be displayed for the model AJ-D450. Item Setting No. Superimposed display Description No. Superimposed display USER menu <OPERATION> (continued) 112 AUTO REW 0000 0001 OFF ON This selects whether to rewind the tape automatically to the tape sta[...]

– 34 – Setup menus USER menu The underline on the setting item denotes the initial setting. Item Setting No. Superimposed display Description No. Superimposed display 201 9P SEL 0000 0001 OFF ON This selects whether the 9P connector functions when the REMOTE/LOCAL switch has been set to REMOTE. 0: 1: 202 ID SEL 0000 0001 OTHER DVCPRO This selec[...]

– 35 – The underline on the setting item denotes the initial setting. * The Setup menu can only be displayed for the model AJ-D450. Item Setting No. Superimposed display Description No. Superimposed display USER menu 305* EDIT RPLCE1 0000 0001 0002 0003 N-DEF CH1 CH2 CH1+2 This sets the channel assignments for the controller’s analog audio pr[...]

– 36 – Setup menus[...]

– 37 – The underline on the setting item denotes the initial setting. <TAPE PROTECT> <Note> In order to protect the tape and VTR helical heads, it is recommended that the Still Timer be set for automatic tape protection mode in 30 seconds or under. The underline on the setting item denotes the initial setting. USER menu <EDIT>[...]

– 38 – Setup menus USER menu[...]

– 39 – Item Setting No. Superimposed display Description No. Superimposed display USER menu 508* TCG CF FLAG 0000 0001 OFF ON This selects whether the CF flag of the TCG is to ON. 0: 1: CF flag is OFF. CF flag is ON. 507 PHASE CORR 0000 0001 OFF ON This selects whether to control the phase correction of the LTC generated by the TCG. 0: 1: 509 D[...]

– 40 – Setup menus The underline on the setting item denotes the initial setting. USER menu 611 EDH 0000 0001 OFF ON This selects whether to superimpose EDH onto the serial output signals. 0: 1: • This item setting is valid when the optional serial interface board has been installed. EDH is not superimposed. EDH is superimposed. Item Setting [...]

– 41 – The underline on the setting item denotes the initial setting. * The Setup menu can only be displayed for the model AJ-D450. USER menu <AUDIO>[...]

– 42 – Setup menus The underline on the setting item denotes the initial setting. * The Setup menu can only be displayed for the model AJ-D450. Item Setting No. Superimposed display Description No. Superimposed display USER menu <AUDIO> (continued) 718 DV OUTPUT 0000 0001 0002 ST1 ST2 ST1+2 This selects the AUDIO CH1 and CH2 output signal[...]

– 43 – The underline on the setting item denotes the initial setting. Item Setting No. Superimposed display Description No. Superimposed display <MENU> A00 LOAD 0000 0001 0002 0003 USER2 USER3 USER4 USER5 This selects the user file whose contents will be loaded into USER1. 0: 1: 2: 3: <Note> When the SET button is pressed after load[...]

– 44 – Time code/user bit 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 [...]

– 45 – Recording internal/external time codes Place the VTR in the stop mode. Set the CTL/TC/UB switch to TC. Set the TC INT/EXT switch to INT. (Internal time code selected) Set the RUN MODE. (setup menu No. 510) REC (RUN): FREE (RUN): Set the REGEN MODE. (setup menu No. 504) ON (REGEN): OFF (PRESET): Set the TC PRESET button. Use the TC PRESET[...]

– 46 – Reproducing the time code/user bit Place the unit in the stop mode. Set the CTL/TC/UB switch to TC or UB. TC: UB: Press the PLAY button. Playback now commences, and the time code appears on the display. When setup menu No.006 (SUPER) is ON, the time code value is superimposed onto the video signal from the VIDEO OUT 3 connector. 1 2 3 Th[...]

– 47 – Superimpose screen[...]

– 48 – Servo reference EXT 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[...]

– 49 – Servo reference setting tables [...]

– 50 – Audio V Fade Function (AJ-D450 only) 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)[...]

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 Panasonic) F[...]

– 52 – 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 occurs due to the same principle involved when[...]

– 53 – Error messages When a warning occurs in this unit, an error number appears at the counter display. Opening the DIAG menu will display the error description on the monitor. Also, when an abnormal operation is detected in this unit, an error number flashes on the counter display. This display the VTR information. VCR information includes ?[...]

– 54 – Error messages[...]

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– 56 – Error messages[...]

– 57 – RS-232C interface The VTR can be operated by commands when the RS-232C interface is used. (See command table on page 60 – 62.) 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 conditions are not met, [...]

– 58 – RS-232C interface[...]

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– 60 – RS-232C interface[...]

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– 62 – Commands relating to inquiries (2) VTR operation Send command Return (completion) message Supplementary notes [STX] QCD [ETX] <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 [...]

– 63 – Microsoft QuickBASIC sample program (3) 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,No parity,8 bit d[...]

– 64 – Connector signals[...]

– 65 – RS-232C REMOTE (25-pin D-SUB straight cable supported) Pin No. 1 FRAME GROUND Abbreviation Circuit Description Protective ground ENCODER REMOTE (15P) Pin No. Pin No. 1 Signal Signal Pin No. Signal 61 1 2 SET UP 7 12 3 C LEVEL 8 13 4 GND 9 HUE –12V SYSTEM H SYS.SC COARSE (2) 10 VIDEO LEVEL 5 +12V 15 SYS.SC COARSE (1) 14 SYS.SC FINE RET [...]

– 66 – Specifications GENERAL Operating ambient temperature: Operating ambient humidity: Weight: Dimensions (W × H × D): Recording format: Recording tracks: Tape speed: Recording time: Tape: FF/REW time: Editing accuracy*: Tape timer accuracy: Servo lock time: VIDEO (Digital video) Sampling frequencies: Quantizing: Error correction: (Analog c[...]

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