Panasonic AJ-D92P manual

AJ- P Digital Video Cassette Recorder Operating Instructions F1099W @ Printed in Japan VQT8368 P[...]

2 IMPORT ANT “Unauthorized recording of copyrighted television programs, video tapes and other materials may infringe the right of copyright owners and be contrary to copyright laws.” $ Do not insert fingers or any objects into the video cassette holder. $ Avoid operating or leaving the unit near strong magnetic fields. Be especially careful of[...]

3 Contents Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 System Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 P arts and Their Functions . . . . . . . . . . . .6 Front panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 1. Operating area . . . . . . . [...]

4 Intr oduction The AJ-D92 is a portable video cassette recorder in the DVCPRO series. While featuring the compact size, light weight and low power consumption characteristic of a DVCPRO, the AJ-D92 supports both the DVCPRO and DVCPRO 50 formats. Needless to say, the DVCPRO series is suitable for a wide spectrum of applications when it is used in c[...]

5 System Configuration Video camera Microphone Tape recorder or other unit Audio input signals a 4 channels (CH1 – CH4) Video output signals a 3 channels (composite) Audio output signals a 5 channels Video monitor Earphones Control signal a 1 channel Headphones Editor Stereo amplifier Speakers Remote controller (AJ-A95) or VTR, FPU or other unit [...]

6 P arts and Their Functions Fr ont panel The front panel consists of the following four areas: 1. Operating area 2. Status display area 3. Control area 4. Time code setting area 4. Time code setting area 3. Control area 2. Status display area 1. Operating area RESET TC UB KEY INHIBIT PAUSE/ STILL REC PLA Y STOP SEARCH REW PAGE DOWN MODE SET UP FF [...]

7 1. Operating area P arts and Their Functions 1 POWER ON/OFF switch This switch is used to turn the unit’s power on and off. When it is set to ON, the signal level display window and status display window are displayed. The unit’s power is turned on and off in tandem with the power of the units (camera and remote controller connected to the CA[...]

8 P arts and Their Functions 7 PAUSE/STILL button and lamp This button is pressed during recording or playback to temporarily stop (pause) the tape. When it is pressed during recording, the tape stops temporarily. Recording is resumed when it is pressed again. When it is pressed during playback, the still picture mode is established. Playback is re[...]

9 RESET TC UB KEY INHIBIT PAUSE/ STILL REC PLA Y STOP SEARCH REW PAGE DOWN MODE SET UP FF ON OFF UNI VAR CH 1 Digital Video Cassette Recorder AJ- UNI VAR CH 2 UNI VAR CH 3 UNI VAR ON OFF CH 4 CASSETTE IN METER LIGHT WARNING CH4 CH3 CH2 SHIFT REC REVIEW CH1 PB LEVEL CH1 CH2 CH3 CH4 POWER 25 50 CTL F -RUN SET R -RUN MENU DAT A EJECT M -cassette Cauti[...]

10 Battery level display This indicates the remaining battery charge in segments. (See page 18) O When all 7 segments light up, it means that the battery has a full charge. O As the battery continues to discharge, the segments go off one by one in sequence. O When the segment at the “E” (empty) end starts flashing, the WARNING lamp also flashes[...]

11 RESET TC UB KEY INHIBIT PAUSE/ STILL REC PLA Y STOP SEARCH REW PAGE DOWN MODE SET UP FF ON OFF UNI VAR CH 1 Digital Video Cassette Recorder AJ- UNI VAR CH 2 UNI VAR CH 3 UNI VAR ON OFF CH 4 CASSETTE IN METER LIGHT WARNING CH4 CH3 CH2 SHIFT REC REVIEW CH1 PB LEVEL CH1 CH2 CH3 CH4 POWER 25 50 CTL F -RUN SET R -RUN MENU DAT A EJECT M -cassette Caut[...]

12 4. Time code setting area P arts and Their Functions 1 TCG selector switch This is used to set the advancing mode of the built- in time code generator. F-RUN: This position is used to advance the time code continuously regardless of the unit’s operation. Set the switch here when aligning the time code with the actual time or locking the time c[...]

13 P arts and Their Functions Connector panel The connector panel consists of the following three sections: 1. Audio section 2. Video section 3. Power supply and other sections 1. Audio section 3. Power supply and other sections 2. Video section HEADPHONES EARPHONE VIDEO IN REMOTE DC OUT ... 12V 200mA SUPER IMPOSE OFF ON PHONE LEVEL PHONE SELECT TC[...]

14 1. A udio section P arts and Their Functions 1 HEADPHONES jack When a pair of stereo headphones (with an 8-ohm impedance) are connected to this jack, the sound of the recording or playback and the warning alarms can be monitored through the headphones. The sound to be monitored is set using the PHONE SELECT switch. 2 EARPHONE jack When earphones[...]

15 2. Video section P arts and Their Functions 1 CAMERA connector (26-pin) This is used to connect a camera equipped with a multi connector. It enables video signals, audio signals, control signals and other signals to be sent to and from the camera. Power can also be supplied to the camera from the unit. When the video input selector switch is set[...]

16 3. P o wer suppl y and other sections P arts and Their Functions 1 REMOTE connector (9-pin) When the dedicated external remote controller (AJ- A95: optional accessory) is connected to this connector, the unit can be operated from this external controller. <Note> This connector conforms to the RS-422A interface standard but it does not supp[...]

17 Preparations Use the dedicated AC adapter (AJ-B75: optional accessory). <Notes> O Switch off the unit’s power before using the AC adaptor. O Connect the AC adapter’s power cord last of all. <Note> This unit must be placed either on a level surface or upright for use. It may not work properly if placed in any other position. Flat [...]

18 Preparations Use the dedicated battery pack (AU-BP402: optional accessory). It is recommended that a spare battery pack be kept on hand. 2. When using a battery pack Open the cover of the battery compartment. 1 Cover Battery pack Set the POWER switch on the unit ’ s front panel to ON. 5 Check the battery level. The battery level is displayed i[...]

19 Digital Video Cassette Recorder AJ- M -cassette Caution:Do not insert S-cassette or with adaptor Preparations Preparing the cassette tape 1. Concerning tapes Align the cassette with the center of the insertion slot, and push it in gently. Once inserted, the cassette tape is loaded automatically. M size cassette L size cassette <Note> DV ta[...]

20 Preparations 2. How to insert the cassette tape Set the unit ’ s POWER switch to ON. 1 POWER switch Status display window Press the cassette insertion slot cover to open it. 3 Check that the “ HUMID ” display is not indicated on the status display window. <Note> If “HUMID” is indicated, keep the power on, and wait until the indic[...]

21 Preparations 3. How to eject the cassette tape Check that the unit ’ s power has been turned on. 1 Press the cassette insertion slot cover to open it. 2 Press the EJECT button. The cassette tape is now ejected. 3 EJECT button Take out the cassette tape, and close the cassette insertion slot cover. 4 M -cassette C a u tio n :D o n o t in s e rt[...]

HEADPHONES EARPHONE VIDEO IN REMOTE DC OUT ... 12V 200mA SUPER IMPOSE OFF ON PHONE LEVEL PHONE SELECT TC IN OUT VIDEO OUT VIDEO OUT 12 AUDIO OUT CH1 · 2 CH1 BREAKER DC IN A U D I O I N A U D I O O U T CAMERA DC ... 12V 3A COMPO- NENT MIC POWER OFF CAM LINE -60 +4dB ON CH2 MIC POWER OFF CAM LINE -60 +4dB ON CH3 MIC POWER OFF CAM LINE -60 +4dB ON CH[...]

23 Recor ding 2. Setting the video inputs Selecting the video input signals The following three kinds of video signals can be supplied to the unit. They are selected using the video input selector switch and camera input selector switch. O To select the composite video signals which are to be supplied to the VIDEO IN connector, set the video input [...]

24 Recor ding When component signals from the camera are input The Y, B-Y and R-Y signal levels are displayed in this order from the left. The B-Y and R-Y levels deflect up to the –10 dB scale marking when 75 % SMPTE color bar signals are input. When composite signals from the camera are input The video signal Y level is displayed. When signals a[...]

25 Recor ding 3. Setting the audio inputs Selecting the audio input signals The audio signals to be supplied to the unit are selected using the audio input selector switch. O To select the audio signals to be supplied to the AUDIO IN connector, set this switch to the LINE position. O To select the audio signals to be supplied to the CAMERA connecto[...]

26 4. Setting the time data Recor ding How to set the time code <Note> If both the user’s bit and time code are to be used, set the user’s bit first. If the time code is set first, the time code generator will stop while the user’s bit is being set so that the time code setting will be off. The range in which the time code can be set ex[...]

27 Recor ding How set to the user ’ s bit By setting the user’s bit, a memo (time or date) or other information using up to 8 hexadecimal digits can be recorded on the sub-code track. Concerning the user ’ s bit memory function The user’s bit setting is automatically stored in the memory and retained even when the unit’s power is turned o[...]

28 Recor ding Procedure for locking to the external time code When connecting two or more AJ-D92 units and locking the time code Set the TCG selector switch on each AJ-D92 unit to the F-RUN position. <Note> Once the operation to lock the time code to the external time code has been performed, the time code is instantly locked to the external [...]

29 Recor ding Locking the time code to the e xternal time code The unit’s time code generator can be locked to an external time code generator. Example of connections used for locking to an external time code Time code generator Reference signal REF IN TC IN TC OUT TC IN TC OUT TC IN REF OUT First AJ-D92 unit Second AJ-D92 unit Third AJ-D92 unit [...]

30 Recor ding Recor ding Operations 1. Recor ding using the CAMERA connector Set the video input selector switch to the CAMERA position. 1 Press the REC button and PLAY button at the same time. The unit is now set to the standby mode. <Note> Since recording will start immediately at this point if the camera’s VTR start/stop button is at the[...]

31 Recor ding Set the video input selector switch to the VIDEO IN position. 1 2. Recor ding using the VIDEO IN connector Press the REC button and PLAY button at the same time. Recording now starts. 2 <Notes> O If the video signals are not supplied to the VIDEO IN connector, the mismatching detector circuit is activated, the unit is set to the[...]

32 Recor ding 5. A uto bac k function 6. Preventing err oneous recor ding operations O During recording, the unit will not respond to the pressing of any of the function buttons except STOP and PAUSE/STILL. (This is to prevent the transfer to another mode during recording.) O When the KEY INHIBIT switch is set to ON, all the function buttons except[...]

33 Pla ybac k Preparing f or pla yback 1. Selecting the sound to be monitored Use the PHONE SELECT switch to set the sound which is to be monitored during playback at the HEADPHONES jack and EARPHONE jack. CH 1/2: Sound of CH1 and CH2 CH 3/4: Sound of CH3 and CH4 1 Use the PHONE LEVEL control to adjust the output audio level. 2 2. Pla yback in sync[...]

34 Pla ybac k Pla ybac k Operations 1. Pla yback at the regular speed and still-picture pla yback Set the unit ’ s POWER switch to ON, and insert a cassette tape with signals already recorded on it. 1 Press the PLAY button. The recorded pictures and sound will now be played back. 2 Use the PB LEVEL controls to adjust the playback output level of [...]

35 Pla ybac k When the FF button or REW button is pressed in one of the search modes (search still, FWD search, REV search, FWD search still or REV search still), the tape is cued or reviewed at the speed which was selected for the setup menu item No. 100 setting. Further, if the SEARCH button is pressed in the FF mode or REW mode, the tape is cued[...]

36 Pla ybac k 3. Linear 0.3 a a speed pla yback The slow still mode is established when the SEARCH button is pressed during still-picture playback (PLAY PAUSE). Linear 0.3 a speed playback is performed by pressing the FF or REW button in this mode. When the PAUSE/STILL button is pressed during the linear 0.3 a speed playback, the tape is temporaril[...]

37 Pla ybac k 5. Reading and displa ying the time data The recorded time code and user’s bit are read by the built-in time code reader during tape playback. The time data which is read out can be displayed on the status display window or monitor screen. Displaying the time data on the status display windo w The time data to be displayed is select[...]

38 Display position The position of the superimposed display can be changed by setting setup menu items No. 004 (CHARA H-POS) and No. 005 (CHARA-V.POS). (See page 45) Superimposed Screens <Notes> When the PAGE button and DATA+ button or DATA– button are pressed, the counter display appears temporarily on the TV monitor while these buttons a[...]

39 <Notes> O When the beginning or end of the tape has been detected in the VTR operation mode, BOT (beginning of tape) or EOT (end of tape) is displayed at the beginning of the line. Examples of what is displayed: EOT STOP (stop mode at end of tape) BOT STANDBY OFF (standby mode at beginning of tape) O In the T&S&R mode, one of the f[...]

40 Setup (Initial Settings) The unit’s main settings can be performed and checked using the on-screen menus which are displayed on the video monitor connected to the unit. It is also possible to perform and check the settings using the item numbers and setting numbers which appear on the front panel’s display status area. Two user setting memor[...]

41 Setup (Initial Settings) Set the MENU switch to the ON position. The unit is now set to the menu setting mode, and the menu screen appears on the video monitor. 1 Press the RESET button. The unit is set to the default setting mode, and the default setting screen appears on the video monitor. 2 Press the MENU-UP button or MENU-DOWN button to move[...]

42 How to load the user settings Set the MENU switch to the SET position. The unit is now set to the menu setting mode, and the menu screen appears on the video monitor. 1 Press the RESET button. The unit is set to the default setting mode, and the default setting screen appears on the video monitor. 2 Press the MENU-UP button or MENU-DOWN button t[...]

43 Setup (Initial Settings) How to pr otect the men us Set the MENU switch to the SET position. The unit is now set to the menu setting mode, and the menu screen appears on the video monitor. 1 Opening the setup menus can be prevented even when the MENU switch on the front panel is set to the SET position by setting the unit to the menu protect mod[...]

44 How to displa y the DIA G men u Set the MENU switch to the ON position while holding down the EJECT button. The unit is set to the diagnosis display mode, and “HOURS METER” appears on the video monitor. 1 Any item with “r” can be reset when servicing is performed. DIAG–MENU HOURS METER Ser H00 OPERATION 00000H H01 DRUM RUN 00000H H02 T[...]

45 <Notes> If the PAGE button and DATA+ button or DATA– button are pressed when the CHARA H-POS or CHARA V-POS item has been set, the counter display appears temporarily while these buttons are held down to enable the setting to be checked. Even while the PAGE button is pressed, the settings can be performed using the DATA+ button or DATA?[...]

46 100 SEARCH SPEED 0000 0001 X4.1 X8.4 For setting the speed at which the tape is to be decelerated when the search switch on the front panel has been pressed. 0: 4.1 a normal tape speed 1: 8.4 a normal tape speed 101 SHTL MAX 0000 0001 0002 X8.4 X16 X32 For setting the maximum speed in the shuttle mode when the external controller connected to th[...]

47 Setup Menus 131 LIGHT SET UP 0000 0001 OFF ON For setting whether LCD backlight illumination status is to be stored in the memory when the power is switched off. 0: Status is not stored. When the power is turned back on, the backlight illumination will always be off. 1: Status is stored. 132 26PIN REC 0000 0001 ALL REC-P OPERA TION men u Item Se[...]

48 400 STILL TIMER 0000 0001 0002 0003 0004 0005 0006 0007 0008 0.5S 5S 10S 20S 30S 40S 50S 1min 2min For setting the time taken until the tape protection mode is established when the unit has been left standing in the stop or still mode. (Unit: S = seconds, min = minutes) 401 SRC PROTECT 0000 0001 STEP HALF For setting the tape protection mode ope[...]

49 509 TCG CF FLAG 0000 0001 OFF ON For setting whether to add the CF flag of the TCG to the CF bit (color frame bit) of the TCG. 0: CF flag is not added. (LTC CF bit: 0) 1: CF flag is added. (LTC CF bit: 1) 510 DF MODE 0000 0001 DF NDF For setting the TCG drop frame mode. 0: The unit is used in the drop frame mode. 1: The unit is used in the non-d[...]

50 601 V-MUTE SEL 0000 0001 N-MUTE LOW RF For setting whether to mute the video signals when LOW RF or NO RF has occurred during playback. 0: The video signals are not muted (the picture is frozen). 1: The video signal picture is muted (the screen turns gray). VIDEO menu Item Setting No. Superimposed display No. Superimposed display Description of [...]

51 704 EMPHASIS 0000 0001 OFF ON For setting the emphasis ON or OFF. 705 MONI SEL 0000 0001 PLYPCM PLYCUE 730 DOUBLE REC 0000 0001 OFF ON 732 LIMITER CH1 0000 0001 OFF ON For setting the CH1 audio limiter operation. 0: The limiter does not operate. 1: The limiter operates. 733 LIMITER CH2 0000 0001 OFF ON For setting the CH2 audio limiter operation[...]

52 Setup Menus W ARNING & ALARM men u Item Setting No. Superimposed display No. Superimposed display Description of setting The underlining indicates the factory setting. 900 BATT NEAR END 0000 0001 OFF ON For setting whether the warning alarm is to be sounded when the battery is nearly totally discharged. 0: The warning alarm is not sounded. 1[...]

53 Replacing the Bac kup Battery The backup battery is installed before the unit is shipped from the manufacturing plant. When the battery is totally discharged, the “E-90” error code appears for 3 seconds in the status display window when the POWER switch is set to ON. “00 : 00 : 00 : 00” is displayed as the TCG time code value, indicating[...]

54 Err or Messages When a problem has occurred in the unit, one of the following error codes and warning displays will be displayed on the status display window. Error code Description — d — E — 00 E — 01 E — 02 E — 11 E — 21 This appears when the cassette down operation fails to take place even when 4 seconds have elapsed after the c[...]

55 Err or Messages Error code Description E — 68 This appears when there is a communication error between SERVO and AVSYS. The data is fixed to High or Low. Warning display SLACK E — 69 This appears when there is a problem in communication between SERVO and AVSYS when the power is turned on. SLACK E — 6B This appears when there is a communica[...]

56 Emer g ency Eject 1 Remove the top panel. 2 Use a Phillips head screwdriver to push in and turn the red plastic screw part counterclockwise. (This screw needs to be rotated about 30 turns before unloading can be started.) 3 Insert the take-up jig (packed with the unit) into the tape ejection slot (on the mechanism side of the VTR), and rotate th[...]

57 W arning Systems When trouble is detected immediately after the power has been switched on or while operation is underway, the operator is alerted to its occurrence by the status display window (LCD), WARNING lamp and warning alarm from the EARPHONE jack. The warning alarm can be changed to the same for all errors (using setup menu item No. 906)[...]

58 W arning Systems The warning system ’ s priority sequence is as follows. 1 SLACK 2 BATTERY END 3 TAPE END 4 HUMID 5 NO RF 6 SERVO 7 LOW RF 8 HIGH ERROR RATE 9 BATTERY NEAR END 10 TAPE NEAR END Item WARNING lamp Warning alarm Description of warning Operation of unit Remedial action Warning display Warning display status Battery charge display R[...]

59 Connector Signals Pin No. Signal 1 GND 2 3 4 +12 V Pin No. Signal 1 GND 2 HOT 3 COLD A UDIO IN/OUT connector (XLR 3-pin) DC OUT connector (4-pin) Pin No. Signal 1 GND 2 3 4 +12 V DC IN connector (XLR 4-pin) REMO TE connector (9-pin) Pin No. Signal 1 GND 2 TRANSMIT A 3 RECEIVE B 4 RECEIVE COMMON 5 6 TRANSMIT COMMON 7 TRANSMIT B 8 RECEIVE A 9 GND [...]

60 Video Head Cleaning This unit is equipped with an auto head cleaning function which automatically reduces the amount of dirt on the video heads. However, 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 [...]

61 Specifications [GENERAL] [VIDEO] Supply voltage: DC 12 V (DC 11 V – 17V) Power consumption: 27 W (in power save mode) during recording 33 W during playback Ambient operating temperature: 32 ° F to 104 ° F (0 ° C to 40 ° C) Storage temperature: – 4 ° F to +140 ° F ( – 20 ° C to +60 ° C) Ambient operating humidity: Less than 85 % (re[...]

62 [INPUT/OUTPUT CONNECT ORS] $ Input connectors VIDEO IN: BNC a 1, 1.0 V [p-p], 75 Ω AUDIO IN: O LINE: XLR (3-pin) a 4 (CH1, CH2, CH3, CH4) – 60/+4 dBu switchable – 60 dBu, 3 k Ω /+4 dBu, high impedance (Switchable to 600 Ω using internal switch) Phantom mic power supply (+48 V) ON/OFF selectable when – 60 dBu is selected (Switchable t[...]

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