Panasonic AJ-D950 manual

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

– 3 – Video output (encoder output) signal adjustment ................................................. 43 Setup (default settings) ........................................... 44 Setup menus ............................................................ 45 • System menu ........................................................ 46 • Basic menu [...]

– 4 – General and Features This multi-purpose studio digital video cassette recorder uses 1/4-inch compact video cassette tapes, and it is designed to record, playback and edit both interlace signals (525i/ 625i, 50 Mbps recording rate) and progressive signals (525p)* as well as record and play back existing DVCPRO signals (25 Mbps). Its 525/62[...]

– 5 – Features (continued) Multifunctional interface • Serial digital input/output The component serial interface, a standard feature, allows for interfacing with progressive signals* and component signals in serial digital (SMPTE259M-C, 272M, 294M*). • Analog video input/output Analog component input/output signals (Y , P B , P R ) as well[...]

– 6 – POWER ON OFF L LEVEL CH4 CUE DVCPRO AUDIO ANALOG VIDEO Y PB PR AES/EBU USER SET CMPST INPUT SELECT SDI 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 INHIBIT FF RECORDER TC/CTL TC SET INSERT CH[...]

– 7 – * Applies only to AJ-PD950. e INPUT SELECT switches These are used to select the video and audio input signals. <Video> Each time the VIDEO button is pressed, the input video signal selection is switched in the order of Y/P B /P R , COMPOSITE, SDTI (V&A), SDI and then back to Y/P B /P R . When SDTI (V&A) is selected, both vi[...]

– 8 – Controls and their functions (continued) <Front Panel Center Section> o PLA Y button Playback commences when this button is pressed. Recording commences when the button is pressed together with the REC button; manual editing commences when it is pressed together with the EDIT button during playback. However , manual editing will not[...]

– 9 – <Front Panel Center Section> !6 REC INHIBIT lamp This lights when the REC INHIBIT switch in the front panel bottom section is at ON or when the accidental erasure prevention mode has been set for the cassette. In this state, neither recording nor editing is possible. !7 ST AND BY button When this is pressed, the same tension as in t[...]

– 10 – Controls and their functions (continued) <Front Panel Center Section> @3 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> #0 PREROLL button This is used for feeding and cueing the tape for manual editing. When it is pressed, the tape travels to the preroll point where it stops. The preroll time can be set on the setup menu No. 000 (P-ROLL TIME). When this button is pressed together with the IN or OUT button, the tape can b[...]

– 12 – Controls and their functions (continued) <Front Panel Center Section> #8 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> $7 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. 713 (MONI OUT). (Note that the headphones output volume is normally linked.) When the[...]

– 14 – Controls and their functions (continued) <Front Panel Bottom Section> %0 VIDEO IN LEVEL control and switch These are used to adjust the video input level. PRESET : When the switch is set to “PRESET”, the video input level is set to the unity value (0 dB). MANUAL: When the switch is set to “MANUAL”, the video input level can[...]

– 15 – <Front Panel Bottom Section> %7 REC INHIBIT switch This is used to inhibit or allow recordings on the video cassette tape. ON: Recording on the tape is inhibited. At this setting, the REC INHIBIT lamp in the front panel lights. OFF: Recording on the tape is allowed provided that the accidental erasure prevention tab on the video ca[...]

– 16 – 1 DIGITAL PARALLEL RS-232C ENCODER REMOTE REMOTE OUT REMOTE IN/OUT ON Y ANALOG REMOTE CUE IN TC IN P B P R OFF 75 Ω ON VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN REF VIDEO IN OFF 75 Ω PUSH 2 3 SERIAL OUT SERIAL IN CH 1/2 CH 3/4 CH 1/2 CH 3/4 AUDIO IN Y 1 2 3 P B P R CH2 CH1 ~AC IN SIGNAL GND PUSH CH3 CH4 CH2 CH1 CH3 CH4 AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN MON L OUT OUT R OU[...]

– 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 signal ground terminal of the connected unit in order to reduce noise. It is not connected to ground for safety purposes. e Fuse holder This contains a fuse. r[...]

– 18 – * Applies only to AJ-PD950. Controls and their functions (continued) <Connector area> !6 ANALOG COMPONENT VIDEO OUT connector The analog component video signal is output from this connector . !7 ANALOG COMPOSITE VIDEO OUT connectors The analog composite video signals are output from these connectors. The video signal with signals s[...]

– 19 – 1 DIGITAL PARALLEL RS-232C ENCODER REMOTE REMOTE OUT REMOTE IN/OUT ON Y ANALOG REMOTE CUE IN TC IN P B P R OFF 75 Ω ON VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN REF VIDEO IN OFF 75 Ω PUSH 2 3 SERIAL OUT SERIAL IN CH 1/2 CH 3/4 CH 1/2 CH 3/4 AUDIO IN Y 1 2 3 P B P R CH2 CH1 ~AC IN SIGNAL GND PUSH CH3 CH4 CH2 CH1 CH3 CH4 AUDIO IN AUDIO OUT OUT OUT OUT SDTI I[...]

– 20 – Remote control signal (9P) Recorder Source machine To audio monitor device To video monitor device Digital video/audio signal To video monitor device Digital audio Analog video signal (component) Reference Signal generator OFF ON To audio monitor device 1 DIGITAL PARALLEL RS-232C ENCODER REMOTE REMOTE OUT REMOTE IN/OUT ON Y ANALOG REMOTE[...]

– 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 – q Supply the external reference signal from a sync signal generator to the units. w 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) Play[...]

– 23 – <Notes> • Consumer DV tapes cannot be used and should not be inserted. • AJ-5P92LP tape is used only for DVCPRO 50 (50 Mbps) mode. Do not use it for DVCPRO (25 Mbps) mode and DVCPRO (25 Mbps) VTR. POWER ON OFF L LEVEL CH4 CUE DVCPRO AUDIO ANALOG VIDEO Y PB PR AES/EBU USER SET CMPST INPUT SELECT SDI CH CONDITION SCH CF SHIFT ADJ[...]

– 24 – POWER ON OFF L LEVEL CH4 CUE DVCPRO AUDIO ANALOG VIDEO Y PB PR AES/EBU USER SET CMPST INPUT SELECT SDI 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 INHIBIT FF RECORDER TC/CTL TC SET INSERT C[...]

– 25 – POWER ON OFF L LEVEL CH4 CUE DVCPRO AUDIO ANALOG VIDEO Y PB PR AES/EBU USER SET CMPST INPUT SELECT SDI 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 INHIBIT FF RECORDER TC/CTL TC SET INSERT C[...]

– 26 – Recording 1 Set the accidental erasure prevention tab on the cassette tape to the “recording” position and insert the tape. 2 Press the ST OP 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 [...]

– 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 (–0.43 × to +1 × normal speed) corresponding to the speed at which the dial is turned. When the dial rotation is stopped, a st[...]

– 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 setup menu “000,” and the unit then goes into the stop mode. • When the edit IN point has not been entered, the tape is rewound for the durat[...]

– 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[...]

– 32 – Automatic editing Switch settings and adjustments When the unit is used as the recorder: POWER ON OFF L LEVEL CH4 CUE DVCPRO AUDIO ANALOG VIDEO Y PB PR AES/EBU USER SET CMPST INPUT SELECT SDI 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 [...]

– 33 – POWER ON OFF L LEVEL CH4 CUE DVCPRO AUDIO ANALOG VIDEO Y PB PR AES/EBU USER SET CMPST INPUT SELECT SDI 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 INHIBIT FF RECORDER TC/CTL TC SET INSERT C[...]

– 34 – Automatic editing Entering the edit points 1 Search for the edit IN point by performing the jog or shuttle operation. Establish the still picture mode at the desired position. Refer to page 28 for details on the jog/shuttle operations. 2 Press the IN and SET buttons together . The edit IN point is now entered. The edit IN point value now[...]

– 35 – POWER ON OFF L LEVEL CH4 CUE DVCPRO AUDIO ANALOG VIDEO Y PB PR AES/EBU USER SET CMPST INPUT SELECT SDI 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 INHIBIT FF RECORDER TC/CTL TC SET INSERT C[...]

– 36 – POWER ON OFF L LEVEL CH4 CUE DVCPRO AUDIO ANALOG VIDEO Y PB PR AES/EBU USER SET CMPST INPUT SELECT SDI 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 INHIBIT FF RECORDER TC/CTL TC SET INSERT C[...]

– 37 – POWER ON OFF L LEVEL CH4 CUE DVCPRO AUDIO ANALOG VIDEO Y PB PR AES/EBU USER SET CMPST INPUT SELECT SDI 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 INHIBIT FF RECORDER TC/CTL TC SET INSERT C[...]

– 38 – POWER ON OFF L LEVEL CH4 CUE DVCPRO AUDIO ANALOG VIDEO Y PB PR AES/EBU USER SET CMPST INPUT SELECT SDI 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 INHIBIT FF RECORDER TC/CTL TC SET INSERT C[...]

– 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. POWER ON OFF L LEVEL CH4 CUE DVCPRO AUDIO ANALOG VIDEO Y PB PR AES/EBU USER SET C[...]

– 40 – POWER ON OFF L LEVEL CH4 CUE DVCPRO AUDIO ANALOG VIDEO Y PB PR AES/EBU USER SET CMPST INPUT SELECT SDI 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 INHIBIT FF RECORDER TC/CTL TC SET INSERT C[...]

– 41 – TCR 00:00:00:00 AUTO EDIT This denotes audio split editing. Audio split editing The video edit points and audio edit points can be entered separately , and they can be offset from each other and edited. The audio edit points cannot be entered when the assemble editing mode has been selected. After the edit points have been entered, follo[...]

– 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 – 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 connect- ing cables has bee[...]

– 44 – POWER ON OFF L LEVEL CH4 CUE DVCPRO AUDIO ANALOG VIDEO Y PB PR AES/EBU USER SET CMPST INPUT SELECT SDI 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 INHIBIT FF RECORDER TC/CTL TC SET INSERT C[...]

– 45 – Setup (setting) menus This unit can store up to 5 user files (user 1 to user 5) containing dif ferent 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 RE[...]

– 46 – Setup (setting) menus SYSTEM menu <SYSTEM> Item Setting No. Superimposed No. Superimposed Description display display 00 ENCODER 0000 REMOTE SEL 0001 LOCAL 01 SYS SC 0000 –127 .. .. .. 0127 0 .. .. .. 0255 128 02 SYS H 0000 –108 .. .. .. 0108 0 .. .. .. 0216 108 03 VIDEO 0000 –32 .. .. PHASE . . 0032 0 .. .. .. 0064 32 04 SCH[...]

– 47 – USER menu <BASIC> Item Setting No. Superimposed No. Superimposed Description display display 000 P-ROLL 0000 0S .. .. TIME . . 0005 5S .. .. .. 0015 15S 001 LOCAL 0000 DIS ENA 0001 ST&EJ 0002 ENA 002 T APE 0000 ± 12h TIMER 0001 24h 003 REMAIN 0000 OFF SEL 0001 ON 004 SETUP 0000 OFF NUMBER 0001 ON 005 METER 0000 CUE SEL 0001 VI[...]

– 48 – Setup menus USER menu <BASIC> (continued) Item Setting No. Superimposed No. Superimposed Description display display 009 CHARA 0000 0 .. .. H-POS . . 0005 5 .. .. .. 0012 12 010 CHARA 525 mode V -POS 0000 0 .. .. .. 0018 18 .. .. .. 0022 22 625 mode 0000 0 .. .. .. 0023 23 .. .. .. 0028 28 01 1 CHARA 0000 WHITE TYPE 0001 W/OUT 012 [...]

– 49 – USER menu <OPERA TION> Item Setting No. Superimposed No. Superimposed Description display display 100 SEARCH 0000 DIAL ENA 0001 KEY 101 SHTL MAX 0000 × 8 0001 × 16 0002 × 32 102 FF . REW 0000 × 16 MAX 0001 × 32 0002 × 50 103 AUDIO 0000 OFF MUTE 0001 ON 104 REF 0000 OFF ALARM 0001 ON 105 AUTO EE 0000 S/F/R SEL 0001 STOP 0002 B[...]

– 50 – Setup menus USER menu <OPERA TION> (continued) Item Setting No. Superimposed No. Superimposed Description display display 108 CAP .LOCK 0000 4F 0001 8F 109 AUTO REW 0000 OFF 0001 ON 1 10 MEMORY 0000 OFF STOP 0001 ON The underline on the setting item denotes the initial setting. This selects the CAPST AN LOCK mode for the 4F and 8F [...]

– 51 – 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 9600 206 DA [...]

– 52 – Setup menus USER menu <EDIT> Item Setting No. Superimposed No. Superimposed Description display display 300 V AR 0000 – .43~1 RANGE 0001 – 4~+4 301 IN/OUT 0000 MANU DEL 0001 AUTO 302 NEGA 0000 OFF FLASH 0001 ON 303 STD/ 0000 AUTO NON-STD 0001 STD 0002 N-STD 304 SERVO 0000 AUTO REF 0001 EXT 305 EDIT 0000 N-DEF RPLCE1 0001 CH1 00[...]

– 53 – USER menu <EDIT> (continued) Item Setting No. Superimposed No. Superimposed Description display display 308 EDIT 0000 N-DEF RPLCE4 0001 CH1 0002 CH2 0003 CH1+CH2 309 EDIT 0000 N-DEF RPLCEC 0001 CH1 0002 CH2 0003 CH1+2 310 CONFI 0000 OFF EDIT 0001 ON 31 1 AUD EDIT 0000 CUT IN 0001 F ADE 312 AUD EDIT 0000 CUT OUT 0001 F ADE 313 AUTO [...]

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

– 55 – USER menu <TIME CODE> (continued) Item Setting No. Superimposed No. Superimposed Description display display 502 VITC 525 mode POS-2 0000 10L .. .. .. 0008 18L .. .. .. 0010 20L 625 mode 0000 7L .. .. .. 0006 13L .. .. .. 0014 21L 503 TCG 0000 TC&UB REGEN 0001 TC 0002 UB 504 REGEN 0000 AS&IN MODE 0001 ASSEM 0002 INSRT 0003 [...]

– 56 – Setup menus USER menu <VIDEO> Item Setting No. Superimposed No. Superimposed Description display display 600 INT SG 0000 OFF 0001 BB 0002 CB 601 OUT 0000 N-VF VSYNC 0001 VF 602 V -MUTE 0000 N-MUTE SEL 0001 LOW RF 603 CC (F1) 0000 BLANK BLANK 0001 THRU 604 CC (F2) 0000 BLANK BLANK 0001 THRU 605 FREEZE 0000 FIELD SEL 0001 FRAME 606 O[...]

– 57 – USER menu <VIDEO> (continued) Item Setting No. Superimposed No. Superimposed Description display display 613 VIN SETUP 0000 THRU 0001 CUT 614 Pb/Pr OUT 0000 M II LV 0001 B-CAM 617 WFM SEL 0000 CTL 0001 TC 0002 VIDEO 0003 SYNC 0004 RF-L 0005 RF-R 0006 ENV -L 0007 ENV -R The underline on the setting item denotes the initial setting. [...]

– 58 – Setup menus USER menu <AUDIO> Item Setting No. Superimposed No. Superimposed Description display display 700 INT SG 0000 OFF 0001 ON 701 CH1 IN 0000 4dB LV 0001 0dB 0002 –20dB 702 CH2 IN 0000 4dB LV 0001 0dB 0002 –20dB 703 CH3 IN 0000 4 dB LV 0001 0 dB 0002 –20 dB 704 CH4 IN 0000 4 dB LV 0001 0 dB 0002 –20 dB 705 CUE IN 000[...]

– 59 – USER menu <AUDIO> (continued) Item Setting No. Superimposed No. Superimposed Description display display 716 CH2 IN 0000 ANA SEL 0001 DIGI 717 CH3 IN 0000 ANA SEL 0001 DIGI 718 CH4 IN 0000 ANA SEL 0001 DIGI 719 DIGI IN 0000 AES SEL12 0001 SIF 720 DIGI IN 0000 AES SEL34 0001 SIF 721 MONI CH 0000 MANU SEL 0001 AUTO1 0002 AUTO2 722 RE[...]

– 60 – Setup menus USER menu <AUDIO> (continued) Item Setting No. Superimposed No. Superimposed Description display display 727 PB F ADE 0000 AUTO 0001 CUT 0002 F ADE 728 EMBEDDED 0000 OFF AUD 0001 ON 729 MONITOR 0000 OFF MIX L 0001 CH1+2 0002 CH3+4 730 MONITOR 0000 OFF MIX R 0001 CH1+2 0002 CH3+4 731 CUE OUT 0000 OFF SEL 0001 ON The unde[...]

– 61 – T ime 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, minute[...]

– 62 – 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[...]

– 63 – 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[...]

– 64 – 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. 01 1 (CHARA TYPE). TCR : :[...]

– 65 – 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 th[...]

– 66 – 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[...]

– 67 – Audio V Fade Function When editing tapes, the edit point splicing selection (setup menu No. 31 1 and 312) 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. 727) is AUT O.] W[...]

– 68 – Audio recording channel and monitor output selection Audio recording channel The audio recording channels are selected on the AUDIO setup menu as shown below . Recording track Recording signal CH1 CH1 input/CH2 input/CH1 input + CH2 input CH2 CH1 input/CH2 input/CH1 input + CH2 input CH3 CH3 input/CH4 input/CH3 input + CH4 input CH4 CH3 [...]

– 69 – 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 Abbr. name Full name Function Factory setting H1 board CUE Audio Input Impedance SW This sets the CH2 audio input impedance. HIGH/600 Ω SW 101 HIG[...]

– 70 – 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[...]

– 71 – 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 princip[...]

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

– 73 – Displaying the “HOURS METER” information Turn 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>[...]

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

– 75 – 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 [...]

– 76 – RS-232C interface 1. Introduction (1) The VTR can be operated by commands when the RS-232C interface is used. (See command table on page 79 – 81.) (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 [...]

– 77 – 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 to[...]

– 78 – RS-232C interface 3) Return format [VTR → controller (PC)] The following responses are made to the command. If necessary , more than one response is made. ■ When the communication has terminated normally 1. The receive completion message is returned. [ACK] 06h 2. The execution completion message is returned. [STX] [command] [data] [E[...]

– 79 – 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[...]

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

– 81 – (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 ret[...]

– 82 – RS-232C interface (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[...]

– 83 – Pin No. Signal 1 2 3 GND HOT COLD Connector signals VIDEO IN SERIAL IN (DIGIT AL) BNC × 2 Active through Y, P B , P R (ANALOG) BNC × 3 VIDEO IN BNC × 2 Loop-through, 75 Ω termination switch provided (Board, option) REF VIDEO IN BNC × 2 Loop-through, 75 Ω termination switch provided VIDEO OUT SERIAL OUT (DIGIT AL) BNC × 3 Y, P B [...]

– 84 – 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 ST OP COMMAND 1 1 ————— 2 0 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 ————— 5 REC COMMAND 14 STOP ST [...]