Panasonic VCR AJ D455P User Manual

Digital Video Cassette Recorder

AJ-

Operating Instructions

Printed in Japan

VQT9172

S0401H

Contents

General and Features ................................................4

Time code

Time code/user bit....................................................38

Recording internal/external time codes ....................39

Reproducing the time code/user bit .........................40

Controls and their functions

Controls and their functions .......................................6

Front panel ...............................................................6

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Connector area ......................................................11

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Functions

Tapes........................................................................14

Superimpose screen ................................................41

Servo reference........................................................42

Setup menus

Setup (default settings) ............................................15

Setup menus ............................................................16

Maintenance

Rack mounting .........................................................43

Video head cleaning.................................................44

Condensation ...........................................................44

Error messages ........................................................45

SYSTEM menu ......................................................20

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USER menu ...........................................................22

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BASIC menu ........................................................22

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OPERATION menu ..............................................24

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INTERFACE menu...............................................26

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Specifications and others

EDIT menu...........................................................27

Connector signals ....................................................48

Printed circuit board .................................................50

Specifications ...........................................................51

TAPE PROTECT menu........................................30

TIME CODE menu ...............................................31

VIDEO menu........................................................33

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AUDIO menu .......................................................35

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MENU menu ........................................................37

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Before operating this unit, check that all of its accessories are present and accounted for.

Power cord .................................. 1 pc

AJ-CS455P Cassette adaptor ..... 1 pc

Option

• AJ-YA455P component serial interface board

• AJ-MA75P Rack mounting adaptor

• AJ-YAD455P Digital video interface board

• AJ-YA752P Audio memory unit

General and Features

This unit is a digital video cassette recorder which uses 1/4-inch tapes.

It incorporates digital compression technology so that the deterioration in picture quality and

sound quality resulting from dubbing is significantly minimized compared with existing analog

systems.

Furthermore, since it has a compact 4U size and light weight, the unit can be carried around

or mounted in a 19-inch rack with ease.

The settings for the unit’s setup can be performed while viewing the screen menus on the TV

monitor. When DVCPRO cassette tapes are used, both assemble and insert editing can be

performed by exercising control from an external component.

Features

Compact size and light weight

This is a 4U size digital VTR. It can be mounted in a 19-inch rack with ease using the optional

rack-mounting adaptors (AJ-MA75P).

Up to 184 minutes of recording

Two sizes of cassette tapes can be used with this unit: M cassette (max. 66 minutes) and L

cassette (max. 184 minutes). The width of the tapes measures 1/4 inch to achieve a compact

design.

Compatibility with consumer products

This unit can play back consumer-use cassette tapes shot by a digital camera or other

consumer component. It can also record on consumer-use cassette tapes using the DV

format. A cassette adapter (AJ-CS455P) is used for mini DV cassette tapes.

Digital slow motion/jog

The slow motion playback images can be reproduced clearly at any of the speeds given

below using commands from the external controller or other such device: –0.43/–0.3/–0.2/

–0.1/–0.03/0/+0.03/+0.1/+0.2/+0.3/+0.43.

<Notes>

• Some noise may occur when the slow motion speed is changed.

• When slow motion playback is used, the image shakes slightly in the vertical direction.

Dialy shuttle operation is possible through the external controller

Shuttle operations enable the tape to be played back with color images at a speed of up to

60 times normal tape speed in either the forward or reverse direction.

Time codes

This unit comes with a built-in time code generator (TCG)/time code reader (TCR). In

addition to the internal time code, an external time code input or input signal VITC can be

recorded in the machine.

Features

(continued)

Multi-function input/output interfaces

• Analog input/output

Component (Y, PB, PR) and composite and S1-VIDEO signal input and output connectors

are provided.

• Digital audio input/output

AES/EBU audio BNC input and output connectors are provided.

• Serial digital input/output

Serial digital (SMPTE 259M-C, 272M-C) input/output is possible when the optional compo-

nent serial interface board (AJ-YA455P) is used.

• IEEE1394 digital input/output

Signals can be input and output using the IEEE1394 interface if the digital video interface

board (AJ-YAD455P, optional accessory) is used.

• 9-pin (RS-422A)/RS-232C remote

The standard 9-pin serial (RS-422A) connector or RS-232C connector is used.

2-channel high-sound-quality digital audio

Sound can be edited separately for two channels, and channel mixing capabilities are also

available. One channel is provided for the analog cue track.

Information selected from audio CH1 and CH2 can be recorded in the cue track memory.

(Set at the set up menu.)

• Cue track input and output connectors are not provided.

Automatic editing functions from the external controller

Both assemble and insert editing can be performed using an external controller (but only

when DVCPRO cassettes are used).

Menu-driven setup

The setup settings, which are conducted prior to operating the unit, are performed while

viewing the setup menus either on the unit display or TV monitor.

Controls and their functions

Front panel

Counter Display Section

r t y u

i o

EJECT

POWER

OFF

CH CONDITION

CTL/TC/UB/

REMAIN

REW

STOP

PLAY

REC

RESET

DVCPRO

LEVEL

HEADPHONES

@ @

! ! ! ! @ @

@ # #1#

SUPER

SET

INT

OFF

EXT

DIAG

PRESET

FILE

AUDIO

REC LEVEL

AUDIO

MONITOR

PAGE

DVCPRO/DV

SDI

ANALOG

PB PR

SDI

AES/EBU

ANALOG

REMOTE

LOCAL

MIX

CMPST

S-VIDEO

VIDEO IN

AUDIO IN

@ @@@ #

# #

qPOWER switch

When the ON side is pressed, the power is switched on, and the counter display lights up.

wCassette insertion slot

eEJECT button

When this is pressed, the tape is unloaded and several seconds later the cassette is

automatically ejected. When the counter display indicates “CTL”, the display is reset.

rEDIT/EDIT REC/REC/REC INH lamps

EDIT:

EDIT REC: This lights when editing from the 9P remote control.

REC: This lights during video recording.

This lights when the editing mode is chosen from the 9P remote control.

REC INH: This lights when the accidental erasure prevention mode has been set for the

cassette. In this state, neither recording nor editing is possible.

tREMOTE lamp

This lights when the REMOTE/LOCAL switch has been set to the REMOTE position.

yWIDE lamp

This lights when the unit is in 16:9 wide screen mode.

uTape counter type display

CTL:

TC:

This indicates the tape timer (control signal).

This indicates the time code.

UB:

This indicates the user bit.

No lighting: The remaining tape is displayed.

iSCH lamp

This lights when the SCH phase of the reference video signal is within the prescribed

range.

oSERVO lamp

This lights when the drum servo and capstan servo have locked.

!Channel condition lamps

One of these lamps lights in accordance with the error rate status. (Green→blue→red)

Green: This lights when the error rates for the video and audio playback signals are both

acceptable.

Blue: This lights when the error rate for the video or audio playback signals has

deteriorated.

The playback picture will remain normal even when this lamp lights.

Red: This lights when the video or audio signals are subject to rectification or

interpolation.

!Level meters

These indicate the PCM audio signal CH1/CH2.

The audio signal indicates the input signal levels during recording and EE selection, and

the output signal levels during playback.

!Cassette insertion display lamp

This lights when a cassette has been inserted into the unit.

!Counter display

This displays the TC and CTL count values, on-screen information and other messages.

Controls and their functions

!CTL/TC/UB/REMAIN button

Each time this is pressed, the counter display is switched by one setting in the following

sequence: CTL → TC → UB → REMAIN.

“r ” appears when the remaining tape is displayed. The amount of tape remaining

∗∗∗ ∗∗∗

is displayed after “r” and the total tape length is displayed after “–”. The display shows

“r – ” at EJECT and after a tape is inserted until the remaining tape and total tape length

are calculated.

!RESET button

When this is pressed during CTL mode, the counter returns to the 00:00:00:00 display.

During menu setup, initial setting values are restored when the RESET button is pressed.

!REW button*

The tape is rewound when this is pressed.

The unit goes into shuttle (SHTL) mode at –9.5× normal tape speed when this button is

pressed together with the PLAY button.

!STOP button

When this is pressed, the tape stops traveling, and if the setup menu No. 111 (STOP EE

SEL) is set to TAPE, still pictures can be monitored.

The drum continues to rotate even in the stop mode, and the tape remains in close contact

with the drum.

If the stop mode continues for more than a certain period of time, the unit automatically

switches to the standby OFF mode in order to protect the tape.

The stop mode is established immediately after a cassette has been inserted into the unit.

!FF button

The tape is fast forwarded when this is pressed.

The unit goes into shuttle (SHTL) mode at +9.5× normal tape speed when this button is

pressed together with the PLAY button.

!PLAY button

Playback commences when this button is pressed.

Recording commences when the button is pressed together with the REC button.

@Format display

The DVCPRO lamp lights when a DVCPRO cassette has been inserted or when no

cassette is inserted. The DV lamp lights when a consumer-use DV cassette has been

inserted.

@REC button

Recording commences when this button is pressed together with the PLAY button.

When it is pressed during playback, search, fast forward or rewind, EE mode images and

audio signals can be monitored for as long as it is kept depressed.

When it is pressed in the stop mode, EE mode images and sound can be monitored.

When the STOP button is pressed, the original picture and sound are restored.

DVCPRO recording is performed when a DVCPRO cassette is used; DV recording is

performed when a consumer-use cassette is used.

@Headphones jack

The sound being recorded, played back or edited can be monitored on stereo head-

phones when they are connected to this jack.

* The FF/REW speed can be selected on the setup menu No. 102 (FF. REW MAX), and it is

set to the same speed.

@Volume control

This is used to adjust the headphones volume.

@Audio recording level controls*

These are used to adjust the recording levels of the audio signal CH1/CH2.

@SUPER ON/OFF switch

ON: The time code or other display is superimposed onto the signals supplied to the

VIDEO OUT 3 connector.

OFF: No display is superimposed.

<Notes>

• When the AJ-YA455P is used, the superimposed display appears at the VIDEO OUT 3

connector.

• When the SUPER ON/OFF switch is set to ON, the EDH of the SDI OUT 3 connector is

not superimposed.

@MONITOR SELECT switch

This is used to select the audio signals output to the monitor channel.

@INT/EXT switch

INT: For using the built-in time code generator.

EXT: For using the time external code which is input from the time code input connector or

the video signal VITC. The selection is set at the setup menu.

@MENU button

When this is pressed, the setup menu appears on the TV monitor using VIDEO OUT 3

connector, and the setup menu No. appears on the display.

When it is pressed again, the setup mode is exited and the original operating mode is

restored.

@TC PRESET (FILE) button

The time code setting mode is established by pressing this button. (For details, refer to the

time code section on page 39.)

User file can be selected when the cursor buttons (

) are used during the setup

menu mode. (For details, see setup menu items on page 16.)

#Cursor buttons (

)

These are used when setting time codes and settings at menu setup.

: These change the flashing digit in the time code indicators.

Each time they are pressed, the flashing indicator moves incremently to the left or

right.

increments to the left;

increments to the right.

: These change the flashing digit in the time code indicators.

Each time they are pressed, the indicated value increments and decrements.

decrements the value;

increments the value.

The flashing digit changes continuously when the button is continuously pressed.

For details about operation during setup menu mode, see setup menu items (page 15).

#SET button

The time code is set or the data selected for the setup menu settings are entered by

pressing this button.

After the data has been entered, the setup mode is exited, and operation returns to the

original mode.

* The recording level of the audio signals cannot be adjusted when DVCPRO/DV has been

selected by the VIDEO INPUT switch #.

Controls and their functions

#DIAG button

When this is pressed, VTR information is displayed. When it is pressed again, the original

display is restored.

There are two types of VTR information: “HOURS METER” information and “WARNING”

information. Switching between these types is enabled by pressing the cursor buttons

(

Indicated on the “HOUR METER” screen are the power-on time, drum rotation time, tape

travel time, loading count, etc.

Indicated on the “WARNING” screen are the warnings.

• The status information on the IEEE1394 interface can be referenced when the

AJ-YAD455P digital video interface board is used.

#VIDEO INPUT switch

This switches the video input signal.

DVCPRO/DV: Set to this position when recording digital video interface signals (IEEE1394).

(At the same time, audio input signals from IEEE1394 will also be

recorded.)*¹

SDI:

For selecting serial component digital video signal (SMPTE 259M-C)

recording.*²

ANALOG:

For selecting analog video signal recording.

Select the analog video signal as follows to correspond with the input

signal.

Y PB PR: For recording an analog component video signal.

CMPST: For recording an analog composite video signal.

S-VIDEO: For recording a S-VIDEO signal.

*1: The AJ-YAD455P digital video interface board (optional accessory) is required for this.

*2: The AJ-YA455P serial interface board (optional accessory) is necessary.

#AUDIO INPUT switch

This switches the audio input signal.

SDI:

For selecting serial digital audio signal (SMPTE 272M-A) recording.*

AES/EBU: For recording a digital audio signal.

ANALOG: For recording an analog audio signal.

* The AJ-YA455P serial interface board (optional accessory) is required for this.

<Notes>

• The DVCPRO/DV format will also apply to the audio input signals when DVCPRO/DV

has been selected by the VIDEO INPUT switch #.

• When SD or AES/EBU is to be selected, the reference video signal must be input, and

the audio data synchronized with the REF VIDEO signal must be supplied.

#REMOTE/LOCAL switch

This is set to control the unit from an external component using the REMOTE, RS-232C or

digital video interface (IEEE1394) connector.

REMOTE: Set here to control the unit by a component connected to the unit using the

9-pin REMOTE, RS-232C or digital video interface (IEEE1394) connector.

LOCAL: Set here to control the unit using the switches and controls on the unit’s control

panel.

Connector area

rty u i

TIME CODE

ANALOG

REMOTE

ANALOG

OPTION 1

VIDEO

~AC IN

OUT

DIGITAL

75Ω

OFF

OUT

AUDIO

CH2

CH1

AES/EBU

REF VIDEO

ENCODER REMOTE

RS-232C

75Ω

OFF

AUDIO

OUT

SERIAL IN

SERIAL OUT

OPTION 2

VIDEO

OUT

DIGITAL

DVCPRO/DV

S1-VIDEO

AUDIO

MONITOR

S1-VIDEO

OUT

(SUPER)

SIGNAL

GND

(VJH1193)

! ! !

! !

w e

Controls and their functions

qAC IN socket

wSIGNAL GND terminal

This is connected to the signal ground terminal on the component connected to the unit in

order to reduce the noise. It is not a safety ground.

eFan motor

This motor drives the fan to cool down the unit.

rTIME CODE IN/OUT connectors

These are the time code input and output connectors.

tDIGITAL AUDIO IN/OUT connectors

These are the input and output connectors for the digital audio signals complying with the

AES/EBU standard.

yANALOG COMPONENT VIDEO IN connectors

These are the analog component video signal input connectors.

uANALOG COMPOSITE VIDEO IN connectors and 75Ω termination switch

These are the analog composite video signal input connectors.

The two connectors are connected by a loop-through configuration. For termination, set

the switch to ON.

iREF VIDEO IN connectors and 75Ω termination switch

These are the reference video signal input connectors.

For termination, set the switch to ON.

oREMOTE connector (RS-422A connector)

The unit’s operations can be controlled from an external component by connecting an

external controller to the unit using this connector.

!ANALOG AUDIO CH1/CH2 connectors

These are the analog audio CH1 and CH2 input connectors.

!S1-VIDEO IN/OUT connectors

These are the S1-VIDEO signal input and output connectors.

!ANALOG COMPONENT VIDEO OUT connectors

These are the analog component video signal output connectors.

!ANALOG COMPOSITE VIDEO OUT connectors

These are the analog composite video signal output connector. Video signals with a

superimposed display can be output from the VIDEO OUT 3 connector. Whether a display

is to be superimposed onto the signals is selected using the SUPER ON/OFF switch.

!RS-232C connector

The unit’s operations can be controlled by a personal computer or other component which

is connected to the unit using this connector.

!ENCODER REMOTE connector

An external encoder controller is connected here to adjust the video output signal settings

externally.

!MONITOR OUT connector

The PCM audio CH1 and/or CH2 signals (or playback signals from the CUE track) are

output to this connector. PCM audio signals are output in the PLAY mode and in the

–0.43× (–0.5×) to +1× speed range; at all other times, the CUE signals are automatically

output.

<Notes>

• The speed in parentheses given for the speed range above applies when a DV or

DVCAM cassette is used.

• Either CH1, CH2 or mixed (CH1+CH2) PCM audio signals are output depending on the

position selected by the AUDIO MONITOR SELECT switch.

!ANALOG AUDIO OUT connectors

These are the analog audio CH1 and CH2 output connectors.

!SERIAL DIGITAL COMPONENT AUDIO VIDEO IN/OUT connectors

(The AJ-YA455P, an optional accessory, is required.)

These are the input and output connectors for the digital component audio and video

signals complying with the SMPTE259M-C or 272M-A standard.

!DIGITAL VIDEO INTERFACE (IEEE1394) IN/OUT connector

(The AJ-YAD455P, an optional accessory, is required.)

This is the IEEE1394 interface input/output connector.

Tapes

Type

Description

Use the cassette adapter (AJ-CS455P) for the mini DV cassette tapes.

Bear in mind that long-playing mini DV cassette tapes (standard mode: 80

minutes/LP mode: 120 minutes) cannot be used.

Consumer

cassette

Also bear in mind that recordings cannot be made on a tape when the

AJ-CS750 cassette adapter is used.

Use of Panasonic consumer DV cassette tapes is recommended.

Remember to refrain from inserting a mini DV cassette without using the

cassette adapter since malfunctioning or problems may result.

(Standard

DV cassette)

(Mini DV

cassette)

Recording/playback tape with a maximum capacity of 66 minutes.

(AJ-P12MP, AJ-P24MP, AJ-P33MP, AJ-P46MP, AJ-P66MP)

M cassette

L cassette

Recording/playback tape with a maximum capacity of 184 minutes.

(AJ-P34LP, AJ-P66LP, AJ-P94LP, AJ-P126LP, AJ-5P92LP)

Align the cassette with the center of the insertion slot, and gently push it inside. The cassette tape is

automatically loaded.

EJECT

POWER

OFF

CH CONDITION

CTL/TC/UB/

REMAIN

REW

STOP

PLAY

REC

RESET

DVCPRO

LEVEL

SUPER

SET

INT

OFF

EXT

DIAG

PRESET

FILE

AUDIO

REC LEVEL

AUDIO

MONITOR

PAGE

DVCPRO/DV

SDI

ANALOG

PB PR

HEADPHONES

SDI

AES/EBU

ANALOG

REMOTE

LOCAL

MIX

CMPST

S-VIDEO

VIDEO IN

AUDIO IN

M cassette

L cassette

• Consumer DV tapes which have been recorded in the LP mode cannot be played back.

• When materials which have been recorded on consumer DV tapes or DVCAM tapes are to

be edited, record them onto a DVCPRO tape or tape of any other broadcasting VTR for use.

• The maximum transport speed for consumer DV tapes and DVCAM tapes is 32 times the

normal tape speed.

• The video images may be disturbed during slow motion playback of consumer-use tapes.

• From the viewpoint of protecting the tape, minimize repeated cue-up at the same location

on a consumer-use tape.

• The maximum STILL TIMER time is set to 20 seconds when a consumer-use tape is used.

• The sampling rate of the audio signals recorded on a consumer-use tape is 48 kHz. When

the AJ-YAD455P digital video interface board is used, audio signals can be recorded at a

rate of 44.1 kHz or 32 kHz on a consumer-use tape only when DVCPRO/DV signals are

input.

• During recording on a consumer-use tape, scenes can be recorded with continuity between

frames by exercising control from the controller or personal computer (when the AJ-

YAD455P digital video interface board is used) which has the REC/PAUSE command.

However, in this case, the video and sound for the one frame before and after the continuity

point may be disturbed.

Setup (default settings)

The unit’s major settings are performed by making selections on menus.

The setting menus appear on the TV monitor when the TV monitor and VIDEO OUT 3

connector in the unit's connector area are hooked up. The menus can be output to the SDI

OUT 3 connector as well when the AJ-YA455P component serial interface board is used.

Changing the settings

Press the MENU button.

The setup menu appears on the TV monitor and setup menu No. appears on the

counter display. (If the setup has already been performed, the screen showing the

changes made last will appear.)

Press the cursor buttons (

) and select the item to be set.

The cursor ( ) on the menu screen moves and the item No. on the display flashes.

∗

• When the

button is pressed, the item No. is incremented for 001 → 002 → 003 →

004 → and so on; when the

button is pressed, the item No. is decremented.

Press the cursor buttons (

The menu screen and display setting No. now flashes.

) at the position where the change is to be made.

When the

button is pressed, the setting No. is incremented; when the

button is

pressed, it is decremented.

Repeat steps 2 and 3 to change other items.

Press the SET button.

The changes are now stored in the memory.

• To return the items to the settings established before the changes were made, press

the MENU button without pressing the SET button.

To return the setup settings to the factory (initial) settings, press the RESET button

while the menu is displayed.

The following message is displayed.

SETUP-MENU INIT SET

YES<PLAY>/NO<STOP>

When the PLAY button is pressed, the factory settings are restored.

1 5

EJECT

<Notes>

POWER

• When the RESET button is

pressed to return to the

factory settings, the factory

settings are restored only for

the user file currently being

used and other user files are

not affected.

OFF

CH CONDITION

CTL/TC/UB/

REMAIN

REW

STOP

PLAY

REC

RESET

DVCPRO

LEVEL

SUPER

SET

INT

• The changed SYSTEM menu

contents are stored in the

memory even if the MENU

button is pressed.

OFF

EXT

DIAG

PRESET

FILE

AUDIO

REC LEVEL

AUDIO

MONITOR

PAGE

DVCPRO/DV

SDI

ANALOG

PB PR

HEADPHONES

SDI

REMOTE

LOCAL

MIX

CMPST

AES/EBU

ANALOG

S-VIDEO

VIDEO IN

AUDIO IN

2, 3

Setup menus

This unit can store up to 5 user files (user 1 to user 5) containing different menu settings, and

these files can be selected and used.

Changing the file

Press the MENU button.

Hold down the FILE button and press the cursor button

file.

Hold down the FILE button and press the cursor button

user file.

to switch to the next user

to switch to the previous

SYSTEM

USER 1

USER 2

USER 3

USER 4

USER 5

USER FILE

Each user file contains the following items.

• BASIC

• OPERATION

• INTERFACE

• EDIT

• TAPE PROTECT

• TIME CODE

• VIDEO

• AUDIO

• MENU

Repeat the operation in step 2 to select the user file to be used and press the SET

button. The user file is changed and stored in the memory.

<Note>

SYSTEM menu items are not included in user files 1 to 5.

Therefore, after selecting the user file, switch to the SYSTEM file and set the SYSTEM menu

items.

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.

Setting and releasing the lock mode.

Press the MENU button.

While holding down the FILE button, press the

which the lock mode is to be set or released.

button, and select the file for

Press the

button and move the cursor ( ) on the menu screen to setup item

∗

No. 30 (MENU LOCK) or setup menu item No. A03 (MENU LOCK) for the system or

user file.

Press the

To set the lock:

button, and select lock mode setting or release.

Select the 0001 (ON) setting.

To release the lock: Select the 0000 (OFF) setting.

When the lock has been set, “LOCKED” flashes on the menu screen. In addition, the

counter display stops flashing and lights.

SETUP-MENU LOCKED

<USER2>

NO.000 – 0005

000 P–ROLL TIME

∗

001 CHARA H–POS

002 CHARA V–POS

003 DISPLAY SEL T&STA

004 LOCAL ENA

005 TAPE TIMER

006 SUPER

007 CHARA TYPE

101 SHTL MAX

ST&EJ

±12h

WHITE

X32

Press the SET button. The setting is now stored in the memory.

<Notes>

• The lock mode cannot be set for the USER1 file settings.

• Even if the RESET button is pressed, the files which has been set to the lock mode cannot

be reset to the factory settings.

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.

Load or save

USER1

USER2

USER3

USER4

USER5

Settings can be locked.

Load or save

Loading a user file

Press the MENU button.

While holding down the FILE button, press the

button, and select USER1.

Press the

button and move the cursor ( ) on the menu screen to setup item

∗

No. A00 (LOAD).

SETUP-MENU MENU

<USER1>

NO.A00 - 0000

725 CUE SLOW

A00 LOAD

STEP

USER2

OFF

∗

A01 SAVE

A02 P.ON LOAD

END

Press the

USER1.

button and select the user file whose contents are to be loaded into

Press the SET button. The following messages appear on the menu screen and

counter display.

Menu screen

Counter display

L U2 -U1

SETUP-MENU LOAD

USER2 → USER1 OK?

YES<PLAY>/NO<STOP>

The user file number selected in step 4 is displayed in the shaded area.

Press the PLAY button. The settings of the user file selected in step 4 are loaded, and

the USER1 menu display appears. When the STOP button is pressed, the USER1

menu display appears while the settings remain unchanged.

Press the

button and move the cursor ( ) on the menu screen to any setup

∗

item except No. A00 (LOAD) and No. A01 (SAVE).

Press the SET button. The USER1 settings are now stored in the memory.

If the USER1 settings are not going to be stored in the memory, do not press the SET

button but press the MENU button.

Saving a user file

Press the MENU button.

While holding down the FILE button, press the

button, and select USER1.

Press the

No. A01 (SAVE).

button and move the cursor ( ) on the menu screen to setup item

∗

SETUP-MENU MENU

<USER1>

723 DV PB ATT

A00 LOAD

NO.A00 - 0000

OFF

USER2

OFF

A01 SAVE

∗

A02 P.ON LOAD

END

Press the

button and select the user file into which the USER1 contents are to

be saved. User files which have been set to the lock mode are not displayed. When all

the user files have been set to the lock mode, the “LOCKED” display appears and the

contents cannot be saved.

Press the SET button. The following messages appear on the menu screen and

counter display.

Menu screen

Counter display

S U1 -U2

SETUP-MENU SAVE

USER1 → USER2 OK?

YES<PLAY>/NO<STOP>

The user file number selected in step 4 is displayed in the shaded area.

Press the PLAY button. The contents of the USER1 file are saved in the user file which

was selected in step 4 and stored in the memory. When the STOP button is pressed,

the USER1 menu display appears while the settings remain unchanged.

Press the

button and move the cursor ( ) on the menu screen to any setup

∗

item except No. A00 (LOAD) and No. A01 (SAVE).

Press the SET button. The USER1 settings are now stored in the memory.

If the USER1 settings are not going to be stored in the memory, do not press the SET

button but press the MENU button.

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.

Setup menus

SYSTEM menu

Item

Setting

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display

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display

Description

No.

System phase rough adjustment: 90° units

<Note>

If setting operation is performed, the setting value does not

return to factory (default) setting.

SYS SC

COAR.

0000

0001

0002

0003

180

270

System phase fine adjustment: Variable range ±45° or more

SYS SC

FINE

0000

–127

–: advanced

+: delayed

<Note>

0127

If setting operation is performed, the setting value does not

return to factory (default) setting.

0255

128

System phase adjustment: SC period increments, ±15 µs

variable range

–: Advanced

+: Delayed

SYS H

0000

–127

0127

<Note>

0255

128

If setting operation is performed, the setting value does not

return to factory (default) setting.

For selecting whether the ENCODER REMOTE connector is

ENCODER

SEL

0000

0001

OFF

to function or not.

0: Does not functions.

1: Functions.

For coarsely adjusting the SCH phase: 90-degree increments

(The SC phase is varied but the H phase remains unchanged.)

SCH

COARSE

0000

0001

0002

0003

180

270

SCH

FINE

0000

–32 For finely adjusting the SCH phase: Variable range from –45°

to +45°

0032

(The SC phase is varied but the H phase remains unchanged.)

0064

AV PHASE

0000

–128

This adjusts the audio output phase with respect to the video

output: 20.8 µs steps

–: The audio output phase is advanced with respect to the

video output.

0128

0255

127

+: The audio output phase is delayed with respect to the

video output.

VIDEO

LEVEL

0000

–127

For setting the video level.

The maximum amount by which the level can be varied is

from –3 to +3 dB.

0127

0255

128

SET UP

LEVEL

0000

–127

For setting the setup amount.

The maximum amount by which the setup can be varied is

14 IRE.

0127

0255

128

HUE

0000

–128

For setting the hue.

The maximum amount by which the hue can be varied is from

0128

–30° to +30°.

0255

127

The underline on the setting item denotes the initial setting.

SYSTEM menu

<SYSTEM> (continued)

Item

Setting

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display

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display

Description

No.

For setting the chroma level.

The maximum amount by which the level can be varied is from

–3 to +3 dB.

CHROMA

LEVEL

0000

–127

0127

0255

128

For adjusting the system phase offset: 4.48 µs steps

SYS H

OFFSET

0000

0001

0002

0003

0004

0005

0006

–3

–2

–1

0: –13.4 µs

1: –8.96 µs

2: –4.48 µs

3: 0

4: +4.48 µs

5: +8.96 µs

6: +13.4 µs

<Notes>

• The setting remains unchanged even when the factory

setting operation is performed.

• When this menu item is used together with SYSTEM menu

item No. 02 (SYS H) setting, the adjustment is limited to a

range from –15 to +15 µs.

For setting whether the system phase is to be adjusted by the

unit or from the external encoder remote connector.

0: The system phase is adjusted from the external encoder

remote connector.

SYS SC/H

0000

0001

REMOTE

LOCAL

1: The system phase is adjusted by the unit.

<Notes>

• This setting remains unaffected when OFF is selected as the

SYSTEM menu item No. 3 (ENCODER SEL) setting.

• The range for the system phase adjustment using the

encoder remote connector is –3 to +3 µs. When this menu

item is used together with SYSTEM menu item No. 021

(SYS H OFFSET) setting, adjustment can be made from –15

to +15 µs.

This selects whether the system file lock mode is to be

engaged or released.

0: The lock is released (file data can be changed).

1: The lock is engaged (file data cannot be changed).

LOCK

0000

0001

OFF

The underline on the setting item denotes the initial setting.

Video output signal adjustments

The SYSTEM menu item No. 03 (ENCODER SEL) and No. 22 (SYS SC/H) settings are used to make the video

output signal adjustments. The table below shows the control matrix for these adjustments.

Setting

Adjustment item

VIDEO LEVEL

SYSTEM menu item

00: SYS SC COAR.

01: SYS SC FINE

SYSTEM menu item

22: SYS SC/H

CHROMA LEVEL

SET UP

03: ENCODER SEL

HUE

LOCAL

OFF

Unit

Unit (SYSTEM menu)

REMOTE

LOCAL

Unit

External encoder remote

REMOTE

External encoder remote

Setup menus

USER menu

<BASIC>

Item

Setting

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display

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display

Description

No.

This sets the preroll time which can be set from 0 to 15 seconds

in 1-second increments.

<Note>

The unit will not operate if the preroll time is set to 0 seconds

when the unit is set to automatic editing (PREVIEW, AUTO

EDIT COMMAND) from an external controller.

000 P-ROLL

TIME

0000

0005

0015

15S

This sets the position of the characters on the horizontal plane

for the time code and other super displays output to the

VIDEO OUT 3/SERIAL OUT 3* connector.

001 CHARA

H-POS

0000

0004

<Note>

When setting this item, the DISPLAY SEL status is output to

VIDEO OUT 3/SERIAL OUT 3* even if SUPER OFF has been

set. However, when the menu is exited, operation complies

with the SUPER OFF/ON setting.

0016

Also, CHARATYPE is output to VIDEO OUT 3/SERIAL OUT 3*

according to the status set in the menu.

This sets the position of the characters on the vertical plane

for the time code and other super displays output to the

VIDEO OUT 3/SERIAL OUT 3* connector.

002 CHARA

V-POS

0000

0018

<Notes>

1. When setting this item, the DISPLAY SEL status is output

to VIDEO OUT 3/SERIAL OUT 3* even if SUPER OFF has

been set. However, when the menu is exited, operation

complies with the SUPER OFF/ON setting.

0022

Also, CHARA TYPE is output to VIDEO OUT 3/SERIAL

OUT 3* according to the status set in the menu.

2. When the DISPLAY SEL setting causes characters to

extend beyond the edges of the screen, the setting value is

changed so that the characters are automatically displayed

in a position on the screen.

For selecting the time code and/or other information which is to

be shown on the superimposed display at the VIDEO OUT 3/

SERIAL OUT 3* connector.

0: Time only

1: Time and operation mode

2: Time, operation mode and mode

3: Time and REC TIME

4: Time and REC DATE (year/month/day)

5: Time and REC DATE (month/day/year)

6: Time and REC DATE (day/month/year)

<Notes>

003 DISPLAY

SEL

0000

0001

0002

0003

0004

0005

0006

TIME

T&STA

T&S&M

T&RT

T&YMD

T&MDY

T&DMY

1. The mode display is DVCPRO during DVCPRO playback,

DV during DV playback, and DVCAM during DVCAM

playback.

2. When 2 (T&S&M) is set, an error message will appear

when a warning or error has occurred.

3. REC TIME and REC DATE are displayed during DV or

DVCAM playback only. The operation mode is displayed

during DVCPRO playback.

This selects the buttons which can be operated on the front

panel when the REMOTE/LOCAL switch has been set to

REMOTE.

0: No buttons can be operated.

1: Only the STOP and EJECT buttons can be operated.

2: All buttons can be operated.

004 LOCAL

ENA

0000

0001

0002

DIS

ST&EJ

ENA

The SERIAL OUT 3 con-

nector functions only

when the AJ-YA455P

serial interface board

(optional accessory) is

used.

The underline on the setting item denotes the initial setting.

USER menu

<BASIC> (continued)

Item

Setting

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display

Description

No.

display

This selects the 12 or 24 hour display for the CTL counter.

0: 12 hour display

1: 24 hour display

005 TAPE

TIMER

0000

0001

±12h

24h

This selects the display type for the super display output to the

VIDEO OUT 3/SERIAL OUT 3* connector as well as for

displays such as the setting menu, etc.

007 CHARA

TYPE

0000

0001

WHITE

W/OUT

0: White characters against a black background.

1: White characters with a black border.

For selecting whether to display the remaining tape time and

total tape length as the superimposed display at the VIDEO

OUT 3/SERIAL OUT 3* connector.

008 REMAIN

SEL

0000

0001

0002

0003

OFF

0: No display appears.

R/TTL

1: Remaining tape time is displayed on the second line.

2: Remaining tape time is displayed on the first line.

3: Remaining tape time is displayed on the first line and the

total tape length on the second line.

<Notes>

• When setting 1 (2L) has been selected, the display does not

appear if 0 (TIME) has been selected for the setup menu No.

003 (DISPLAY SEL) setting.

• When setting 3 (R/TTL) has been selected, the total tape

length will not appear if 0 (TIME) has been selected for the

setup menu No. 003 (DISPLAY SEL) setting.

The SERIAL OUT 3 con-

nector functions only

when the AJ-YA455P

serial interface board

(optional accessory) is

used.

The underline on the setting item denotes the initial setting.

Setup menus

USER menu

Item

Setting

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display

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display

Description

No.

This sets the maximum speed for shuttle operations.

0: 16× normal speed

101 SHTL MAX

0000

0001

0002

×16

×32

×60

1: 32× normal speed

2: 60× normal speed

<Note>

When a DV or DVCAM cassette is used, the 32× speed will be

set even if “×60” has been selected as this item’s setting.

This sets the maximum speed for FF and REW operations.

102 FF. REW

MAX

0000

0001

0002

×32

×60

×100

0: 32× normal speed

1: 60× normal speed

2: 100× normal speed

<Note>

When a DV or DVCAM cassette is used, the 32× speed will

be set regardless of what has been selected as this item’s

setting.

This sets the status until the audio signal is output when

operation switches from the stop or search modes to the play

mode.

103 AUDIO

MUTE

0000

0001

OFF

0: The time until the audio is output is shortened.

1: The audio is output after the status stabilizes.

<Note>

When set to 0 (OFF), the sound in the initially output part is

incomplete. Therefore, this setting is not recommended for

broadcasts.

This selects whether to warn the operator when the

REF.VIDEO signal has not been connected.

0: Warning is not given.

104 REF

ALARM

0000

0001

OFF

1: Warning is given by the flashing STOP lamp.

This set the play delay time in frame increments.

106 PLAY

DELAY

0000

0015

This selects the capstan lock mode.

0: 2F mode

1: 4F mode

107 CAP.LOCK

0000

0001

For selecting the video and audio output status when the tape

is ejected.

0: EE mode

1: Video blackens, audio mutes.

2: The images appear in gray, and the sound is muted.

109 EJECT EE

SEL

0000

0001

0002

BLACK

GRAY

This selects whether EE mode or playback mode is to be used

during FF/REW operations.

0: EE mode

110 F/R EE SEL

0000

0001

TAPE

1: Playback mode

This selects whether EE mode or playback mode is to be used

during stop mode.

0: EE mode

111 STOP EE

SEL

0000

0001

TAPE

1: Playback mode

<Note>

This setting is complied with even in the standby OFF mode.

However, the images will appear in gray when “TAPE” has

been selected.

This selects whether to rewind the tape automatically to the

tape start when the tape end is detected.

0: The tape stops at the tape end.

112 AUTO REW

0000

0001

OFF

1: The tape is rewound to the tape start.

The underline on the setting item denotes the initial setting.

USER menu

<OPERATION> (continued)

Item

Setting

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display

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display

Description

No.

This selects whether the VTR is to stop automatically when

the counter value reaches “0” during a fast forwarding or

rewinding operation in the CTL mode.

113 MEMORY

STOP

0000

0001

OFF

0: The VTR does not stop.

1: The VTR stops automatically.

<Notes>

1. The stop mode concerned is either the stop or the still-

picture mode depending on the setup menu No. 313

(AFTER CUE-UP) setting.

2. When both the AUTO REW function and MEMORY function

have been selected at the same time, the AUTO REW

function takes precedence.

This selects whether to allow (enable) or prohibit (disable) the

recording of signals on the cassette tape.

0: Signals can be recorded on the cassette tape when the

cassette’s accidental erasure prevention mechanism is set

to the recording enable position.

114 REC

INHIBIT

0000

0001

OFF

1: Recording on the cassette tape is prohibited. In this case,

the REC INH lamp on the front panel lights.

For selecting whether the REC INHIBIT lamp is to flash or light

when the cassette has been set to the accidental erasure

prevention status.

120 REC INH

LAMP

0000

0001

LIGHT

FLASH

0: The lamp lights.

1: The lamp flashes.

<Note>

When ON has been selected as the setup menu item No. 114

(REC INHIBIT) setting, the REC INHIBIT lamp will light all the

time regardless of what has been selected as this item’s

setting.

For selecting whether to enable or disable the operation of the

front panel’s EJECT button.

0: The button’s operation is disabled in the recording mode.

1: The button’s operation is enabled in all modes.

121 EJECT SW

INH

0000

0001

REC

OFF

The underline on the setting item denotes the initial setting.

Setup menus

USER menu

Item

Setting

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display

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display

Description

No.

This selects whether the 9-Pin connector functions when the

REMOTE/LOCAL switch has been set to REMOTE.

0: Do not function

201 9P SEL

0000

0001

OFF

1: Function

This selects the ID information which is returned to the

controller.

0: 20 25H

1: DVCPRO’s, own ID is returned (F0 33H).

2: The unit’s own ID (A0 3CH) is returned.

<Note>

202 ID SEL

0000

0001

0002

OTHER

DVCPRO

ORIG

Set “ORIG” only when the unit is connected with a Panasonic

controller (such as the AJ-A900, optional accessory).

These settings are for selecting whether the RS-232C con-

nector is to function when the REMOTE/LOCAL switch is set

to REMOTE.

204 RS232C SEL 0000

0001

OFF

0: Connector does not function.

1: Connector functions.

These settings are for selecting the RS-232C communication

speed (baud rate).

205 BAUD RATE 0000

300

600

1200

2400

4800

9600

0001

0002

0003

0004

0005

These settings are for selecting the RS-232C data length.

(Unit: bit)

206 DATA

LENGTH

0000

0001

These settings are for selecting the RS-232C stop bit length.

(Unit: bit)

207 STOP BIT

0000

0001

These settings are for selecting the none, odd or even for the

RS-232C parity bit.

0: Parity bit is not used.

1: An odd number of bits is used for the parity system.

2: An even number of bits is used for the parity system.

208 PARITY

0000

0001

0002

NON

ODD

EVEN

These settings are for selecting whether the ACK code is to be

returned when a command is received from RS-232C.

0: ACK code is not returned.

209 RETURN

ACK

0000

0001

OFF

1: ACK code is returned.

The underline on the setting item denotes the initial setting.

USER menu

<EDIT>

Item

Setting

Superimposed

display

Superimposed

display

Description

No.

This selects STD or NON-STD in accordance with the com-

posite input signal.

0: Standard/non-standard signals are automatically identified

and processed.

303 STD/

NON-STD

0000

0001

0002

AUTO

STD

N-STD

1: Standard signals are processed. (Forced STD)

2: Non-standard signals are processed. (Forced NON-STD)

This selects the video signal processing.

304 SERVO

REF

0000

0001

AUTO

EXT

0: Servo is synchronized with the input signal during recording

and editing, or with the REF signal during playback.

1: Servo is synchronized at all times with the REF signal.

This sets the channel assignments for the controller’s analog

audio preset when editing the digital audio of the VTR using a

controller which does not have a digital audio edit preset

control function.

This selects the channel concerned when the VTR CH1 edit

preset is set in compliance with the ON or OFF presetting for

the analog audio signals designated by the controller.

0: Not set.

305 EDIT

RPLCE1

0000

0001

0002

0003

N-DEF

CH1

CH2

CH1+2

1: Compliance with analog CH1 edit preset.

2: Compliance with analog CH2 edit preset.

3: Compliance with either analog CH1 or CH2 edit preset.

This sets the channel assignments for the controller’s analog

audio preset when editing the digital audio of the VTR using a

controller which does not have a digital audio edit preset

control function.

This selects the channel concerned when the VTR CH2 edit

preset is set in compliance with the ON or OFF presetting for

the analog audio signals designated by the controller.

0: Not set.

306 EDIT

RPLCE2

0000

0001

0002

0003

N-DEF

CH1

CH2

CH1+2

1: Compliance with analog CH1 edit preset.

2: Compliance with analog CH2 edit preset.

3: Compliance with either analog CH1 or CH2 edit preset.

This sets the channel assignments for the controller’s analog

audio preset when editing the digital audio of the VTR using a

controller which does not have a digital audio edit preset

control function.

This selects the channel concerned when the VTR CUE edit

preset is set in compliance with the ON or OFF presetting for

the analog audio signals designated by the editor or controller.

0: Not set.

307 EDIT

RPLCEC

0000

0001

0002

0003

N-DEF

CH1

CH2

CH1+2

1: Compliance with analog CH1 edit preset.

2: Compliance with analog CH2 edit preset.

3: Compliance with either analog CH1 or CH2 edit preset.

This selects the connection method for the digital audio edit IN

point.

0: Cut processing

1: V Fade processing

309 AUD EDIT

0000

0001

CUT

FADE

This selects the connection method for the digital audio edit

OUT point.

0: Cut processing

1: V Fade processing

310 AUD EDIT

OUT

0000

0001

CUT

FADE

The underline on the setting item denotes the initial setting.

Setup menus

USER menu

<EDIT> (continued)

Item

Setting

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display

Description

No.

display

This selects the mode after cue-up operation is complete.

0: STOP mode

1: SHTL STILL mode

313 AFTER

CUE-UP

0000

0001

0002

STOP

STILL1

STILL2

2: VAR STILL mode

This selects the connection with the AJ-YA752 audio memory

unit.

0: When the audio memory unit is not going to be used

1: When a voice-over operation is to be conducted

2: When audio cross channel editing is to be performed for

CH2

315 AUD MEM

UNIT

0000

0001

0002

0003

OFF

MODE1

MODE2

MODE3

3: When audio cross channel editing is to be performed for

CH1

<Notes>

• The RS-232C interface will function only when this menu

item is set to 0 (OFF).

• Refer to the Instruction Manual of the AJ-YA752 audio

memory unit for details on how the modes are used.

This selects the VAR speed during remote control operations.

0: The tape is played at the fine step speed.

1: The tape is played at a speed at which noise-less playback

is possible in the –0.43× to +1× (–0.5× to +1×) range.

<Notes>

316 VAR STEP

0000

0001

FINE

COARSE

• The speeds in parentheses apply when a DV or DVCAM

cassette is used.

• At the 1(COARSE) setting, the phase cannot be synchro-

nized from the editing controller.

This sets the maximum VAR FWD speed.

0: +4.1× (+3.1×) speed

317 VAR FWD

MAX

0000

0001

0002

+4.1

+1.85

1: +1.85× (+1.85×) speed

2: +1× (+1×) speed

<Notes>

• The speeds in parentheses apply when a DV or DVCAM

cassette is used.

• At any speed setting other than 0 (+4.1×), the phase cannot

be synchronized from the editing controller.

This sets the maximum VAR REV speed.

0: –4.1× (–3.1×) speed

1: –1.85× (–1.85×) speed

2: –1× (–1×) speed

3: –0.43× (–0.5×) speed

<Note>

318 VAR REV

MAX

0000

0001

0002

0003

–4.1

–1.85

–1

–0.43

The speeds in parentheses apply when a DV or DVCAM

cassette is used.

This selects the JOG speed during remote control operations.

0: The tape is played at the fine step speed.

1: The tape is played at a speed at which noise-less playback

is possible in the –0.43× to +1× (–0.5× to +1×) range.

<Notes>

319 JOG STEP

0000

0001

FINE

COARSE

• The speeds in parentheses apply when a DV or DVCAM

cassette is used.

• At the 1(COARSE) setting, the phase cannot be synchro-

nized from an editing controller which synchronizes the

phase using the JOG command.

The underline on the setting item denotes the initial setting.

USER menu

<EDIT> (continued)

Item

Setting

Superimposed

display

Description

No.

display

This sets the maximum JOG FWD speed.

0: +4.1× (+3.1×) speed

320 JOG FWD

MAX

0000

0001

0002

+4.1

+1.85

1: +1.85× (+1.85×) speed

2: +1× (+1×) speed

<Notes>

• The speeds in parentheses apply when a DV or DVCAM

cassette is used.

• At any speed setting other than 0 (+4.1×), the phase cannot

be synchronized from an editing controller which synchro-

nizes the phase using the JOG command.

This sets the maximum JOG REV speed.

0: –4.1× (–3.1×) speed

1: –1.85× (–1.85×) speed

2: –1× (–1×) speed

3: –0.43× (–0.5×) speed

<Note>

321 JOG REV

MAX

0000

0001

0002

0003

–4.1

–1.85

–1

–0.43

The speeds in parentheses apply when a DV or DVCAM

cassette is used.

The underline on the setting item denotes the initial setting.

Setup menus

USER menu

Item

Setting

Superimposed

display

Description

No.

display

This selects the length of time until tape protection mode is

established when a DVCPRO tape is inserted and the unit is

in STOP or STILL mode.

400 STILL

TIMER

0000

0001

0002

0003

0004

0005

0006

0007

0008

0.5s

10s

20s

30s

40s

50s

1min

2min

(Unit: s = second, min = minute)

This selects the operation during the tape protection mode

when the unit is left standing in the still status.

0: STEP FWD.

401 SRC

0000

0001

STEP

HALF

PROTECT

1: HALF LOADING.

<Note>

When STEP FWD is selected, operation will be automatically

transferred to the standby OFF (half loading) mode as soon as

the unit has been left standing in the STILL mode for a total of

30 minutes (or 1 minute for DV/DVCAM cassette).

This selects the drum operation in the STANDBY OFF mode.

0: The drum stops rotating.

1: The drum continues rotating.

402 DRUM

STDBY

0000

0001

OFF

This selects the operation in the tape protection mode when

the unit has been left standing in the STOP mode.

0: STEP FWD

403 STOP

0000

0001

STEP

HALF

PROTECT

1: HALF LOADING

<Note>

When STEP FWD is selected, operation will be automatically

transferred to the standby OFF (half loading) mode as soon as

the unit has been left standing in the STOP mode for a total of

30 minutes (or 1 minute for DV/DVCAM cassette).

This selects the length of time until tape protection mode is

established when a DV/DVCAM tape is inserted and the unit

is in STOP or STILL mode.

(Unit: s = second)

<Note>

404 DV STILL

TMR

0000

0001

0002

0003

0.5s

10s

20s

When using the unit in tempuratures below 59°F (15°C), set

this item to 10 seconds to protect the tape and video heads.

The underline on the setting item denotes the initial setting.

<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 20 seconds or under.

USER menu

Item

Setting

Superimposed

display

Description

No.

display

This sets the position where the VITC signal is to be inserted.

(The same line as for VITC POS-2 in 501 cannot be

selected.)

500 VITC

POS-1

0000

10L

0006

16L

0010

20L

This sets the position where the VITC signal is to be inserted.

(The same line as for VITC POS-1 in 500 cannot be

selected.)

501 VITC

POS-2

0000

10L

0008

18L

0010

20L

This selects whether to output the VITC data to the positions

selected by VITC POS-1 in 500 and VITC POS-2 in 501.

0: Data is not output.

502 VITC

BLANK

0000

0001

BLANK

THRU

1: Data is output.

This selects the signal to be regenerated when the time code

generator (TCG) in the REGEN mode.

0: Both the time code and user bit are regenerated.

1: Only the time code is regenerated.

503 TCG

REGEN

0000

0001

0002

TC&UB

2: Only the user bit is regenerated.

This selects whether values used in the internal time code

generator are preset from the front panel or remote controller

or synchronized with time code values read from the tape.

0: Values are preset from the front panel or remote controller.

(PRESET)

504 REGEN

MODE

0000

0001

OFF

1: Values are synchronized with time code values read from

the tape. (REGEN)

<Note>

When “1” is selected, values selected at set up menu No. 503

(TCG REGEN) are regenerated.

This selects the time code to be used when an external time

code is to be used.

0: The LTC of the TIME CODE IN connector is used.

1: The video signal VITC is used.

505 EXT TC

SEL

0000

0001

LTC

VITC

This sets the usage status of the user bit of the time code

generated by the TCG.

0: NOT SPECIFIED (character set not specified)

1: ISO CHARACTER (8 bits character set based on ISO646,

ISO2022)

2: UNASSIGNED 1 (undefined)

3: UNASSIGNED 2 (undefined)

4: UNASSIGNED 3 (undefined)

5: PAGE/LINE

506 BINARY

0000

0001

0002

0003

0004

0005

0006

0007

000

001

010

011

100

101

110

111

6: UNASSIGNED 4 (undefined)

7: UNASSIGNED 5 (undefined)

This selects whether to control the phase correction of the

LTC generated by the TCG.

0: Phase correction control is not performed.

1: Phase correction control is performed.

507 PHASE

CORR

0000

0001

OFF

This selects whether the CF flag of the TCG is to ON.

0: CF flag is OFF.

1: CF flag is ON.

508 TCG CF

FLAG

0000

0001

OFF

The underline on the setting item denotes the initial setting.

Setup menus

USER menu

<TIME CODE> (continued)

Item

Setting

Superimposed

display

Superimposed

display

Description

No.

This selects the DF/NDF mode for CTL and TCG.

0: Drop frame mode.

1: Non-drop frame mode.

509 DF MODE

0000

0001

NDF

<Note>

No. 509 is valid when the CONTROL is LOCAL or LOCAL

ENA of item 004 to “ENA”.

This selects the time code generator run mode.

0: Generator runs only during recording.

1: Generator runs during usual operation.

<Note>

510 RUN MODE

0000

0001

REC

FREE

Even if “0” is selected, the time code generator runs during

usual operation when “1” is selected at the setting menu

No. 504 (REGEN MODE).

This is used to switch the phase of the time code, which is

output from the TIME CODE OUT connector, for the external

LTC input when the TC INT/EXT switch is at the EXT position.

(In EE mode only)

511 TC OUT

REF

0000

0001

V OUT

TC IN

0: Time code is synchronized with output video signal.

1: Time code is synchronized with external time code input.

For selecting the method used to output the VITC which is to

be superimposed onto the output video signal.

0: During recording:

512 VITC OUT

0000

0001

SBC

VAUX

The input time code, which was selected using the setup

menu item No. 505 (EXT TC SEL) setting and TC IN/EXT

switch, is output as the VITC.

During playback:

The time code recorded in the SBC area is output as the

VITC.

1: During recording:

The time code detected from the input video signals is

output as the VITC.

During playback:

The time code recorded in the VAUX area is output as the

VITC.

<Note>

When video signals are recorded, the time code detected from

the input video signals is automatically recorded in the VAUX

area.

The underline on the setting item denotes the initial setting.

SBC (Sub Code Data) area

This area exists independently from the video and audio data areas on the helical track, and it contains the time

code which complies with the SMPTE/EBU standard. As with the conventional LTC (Longitudinal Time Code), the

time code can be read even during rewinding and fast forwarding or when the tape has stopped.

VAUX (Video Auxiliary Data) area

This area exists inside the video data area on the helical track, and it contains additional information on the video

data.

<Note>

Control over the time code or user bit during tape playback is exercised using the data recorded in the SBC area.

In other words, it is exercised over all the data which has been recorded in the SBC area including the data shown

on the counter display in the center of the front panel and on the superimposed displays as well as the

communication data for a component such as the editing controller.

USER menu

<VIDEO>

Item

Setting

Superimposed

display

Superimposed

display

Description

No.

This selects the component input signal level.

0: MII level.

1: ß cam level.

600 PB/PR

IN LV

0000

0001

MII

B-CAM

For selecting whether an internal signal is to be generated.

0: No signal is generated.

1: A black burst signal is generated.

2: A 100% color bar signal is generated.

<Notes>

601 INT SG

0000

0001

0002

OFF

• The INT SG message appears for 2 seconds when recording

commences.

• If the VIDEO INPUT switch # is set to DVCPRO/DV, the

audio signals will also serve automatically as the internal

signals when a video signal has been selected as the

internal signal by this menu item setting.

This selects color killer processing for the video input signals.

0: The signals are forcibly processed as B/W signals.

1: The signals are automatically processed.

602 INPUT

C KILL

0000

0001

B/W

AUTO

This selects whether to float the vertical sync position of the

video output in order to align the video output phase with the

input in the EE/record/edit modes.

603 OUT

VSYNC

0000

0001

N-VF

0: Signals are not floated.

1: Signals are floated.

604 V-MUTE

SEL

0000

0001

N-MUTE This selects whether the video output signal is to be muted

when the blank portion of the tape is detected during playback.

0: No muting

LOW RF

1: Muting (picture turns grey).

605 CC (F1)

BLANK

0000

0001

BLANK This selects ON or OFF for the closed caption signal in the

first field.

THRU

0: Forced blanking performed.

1: Blanking not performed.

606 CC (F2)

BLANK

0000

0001

BLANK This selects ON or OFF for the closed caption signal in the

second field.

THRU

0: Forced blanking performed.

1: Blanking not performed.

608 FREEZE

SEL

0000

0001

FIELD For selecting how the still picture is to be output.

0: Field output

FRAME

1: Frame output

<Note>

When frame output is selected, the frame slow mode will be

established during slow motion as well.

611 EDH

0000

0001

OFF This selects whether to superimpose EDH onto the serial

output signals.

0: EDH is not superimposed.

1: EDH is superimposed.

<Notes>

• This display will not appear unless the AJ-YA455P serial

interface board (optional accessory) has been installed.

• Even when 1 (ON) has been selected, EDH is not super-

imposed at the SERIAL OUT 3 connector if the SUPER ON/

OFF switch is at the ON position.

The underline on the setting item denotes the initial setting.

Setup menus

USER menu

<VIDEO> (continued)

Item

Setting

Superimposed

display

Description

No.

display

612 WIDE

SELECT

This selects the operation to be conducted in response to the

WIDE information.

0: During recording, if the S1-VIDEO input signals contain

WIDE information, the WIDE information is recorded on the

tape.

0000

0001

0002

AUTO

WIDE

NORMAL

During playback, if WIDE information is on the tape, it is

added to the S1-VIDEO output signals.

1: During recording, the WIDE information is recorded on the

tape regardless of whether the S1-VIDEO input signals

contain the WIDE information.

During playback, the WIDE information is added to the S1-

VIDEO output signals regardless of whether the WIDE

information is on the tape. → Forced WIDE ON

2: During recording, the WIDE information is not recorded on

the tape regardless of whether the S1-VIDEO input signals

contain the WIDE information.

During playback, the WIDE information is not added to the

S1-VIDEO output signals regardless of whether the WIDE

information is on the tape. → Forced WIDE OFF

<Note>

This item is effective during recording at the start of the

recording and during playback at all times. Therefore, when its

setting has been changed during recording, the MENU

contents will be changed but no change will occur in the actual

operation.

This selects whether the composite signal is to be recorded

with setup or without setup.

0: When recording signals with no setup.

1: When recording signals with 7.5% setup.

<Note>

613 VIN SETUP

0000

0001

THRU

CUT

When recording composite signals, be sure to double-check

whether the signals are to be recorded with or without setup.

For selecting the analog component output level.

0: MII level

1: Betacam level

620 Pb/Pr OUT

0000

0001

MII

B-CAM

The underline on the setting item denotes the initial setting.

USER menu

<AUDIO>

Item

Setting

Superimposed

display

Superimposed

display

Description

No.

This selects the audio input (CH1) reference level switching.

700 CH1 IN

0000

0001

0002

0003

4dB

0dB

–20dB

–60dB

This selects the audio input (CH2) reference level switching.

701 CH2 IN

0000

0001

0002

0003

4dB

0dB

–20dB

–60dB

This selects the audio output (CH1) reference level switching.

This selects the audio output (CH2) reference level switching.

703 CH1 OUT

0000

0001

0002

4dB

0dB

–20dB

704 CH2 OUT

0000

0001

0002

4dB

0dB

–20dB

This selects the input signal to be recorded on the audio CH1

track.

0: Audio input CH1 signal.

1: Audio input CH2 signal.

2: Mixed audio input CH1 and CH2 signal.

714 REC CH1

715 REC CH2

716 REC CUE

0000

0001

0002

CH1

CH2

CH1+2

This selects the input signal to be recorded on the audio CH2

track.

0: Audio input CH1 signal.

1: Audio input CH2 signal.

2: Mixed audio input CH1 and CH2 signal.

0000

0001

0002

CH1

CH2

CH1+2

This selects the input signal recorded in CUE.

0000

0001

0002

CH1

CH2

CH1+2

0: The signal selected by SETUP-MENU No. 714 is recorded.

1: The signal selected by SETUP-MENU No. 715 is recorded.

2: The signal selected by SETUP-MENU No. 714 and No. 715

are mixed and recorded.

This selects the AUDIO CH1 and CH2 output signals during

DV or DVCAM format playback.

718 DV

OUTPUT

0000

0001

0002

ST1

ST2

ST1+2

0: The CH1 track signals are output to CH1 and the CH2 track

signals to CH2. (Only the sound during shooting is output.)

1: The CH3 track signals are output to CH1 and the CH4 track

signals to CH2. (Only the audio dubbing sound is output.)

2: The mixed CH1 and CH3 track signals are output to CH1

and the mixed CH2 and CH4 track signals to CH2. (The

sound during shooting and audio dubbing sound are output

simultaneously.)

<Note>

This menu item takes effect only when a DV or DVCAM

cassette tape with a 32 kHz/4-channel recording is played

back.

This selects the processing method for the audio edit points

(IN point, OUT point) during playback.

0: According to the status during recording. (Setup menus

No. 309, 310)

719 PB FADE

0000

0001

0002

AUTO

CUT

FADE

1: Forced CUT

2: Forced FADE

The underline on the setting item denotes the initial setting.

Setup menus

USER menu

<AUDIO> (continued)

Item

Setting

Superimposed

display

Description

No.

display

This selects whether to superimpose the audio data onto the

serial output.

0: Data is not superimposed.

720 EMBEDDED 0000

OFF

AUD

0001

1: Data is superimposed.

<Note>

This display will not appear unless the AJ-YA455P serial inter-

face board (optional accessory) has been installed.

This selects the audio output for CH1 and CH2.

0: PCM AUDIO is output.

1: PCM AUDIO is output in the –0.43× to 1× speed range; in

all other cases, CUE is automatically output.

<Note>

721 LINE CH

SEL

0000

0001

PCM

AUTO

The PCM AUDIO output CH1 and CH2 signals are output

separately regardless of the position selected for the AUDIO

MONITOR SELECT switch.

This selects whether the internal signal is to be used for the

audio input signal.

0: The internal signal is not selected.

1: The internal signal is selected.

722 INT SG

0000

0001

OFF

<Notes>

• The internal signal has a frequency of 997 Hz.

• This setting is invalid if the VIDEO INPUT switch # has

been set to DVCPRO/DV.

This selects the audio output level for DV format playback.

0: The audio output level is not attenuated.

1: The audio output level is attenuated (reduced).

723 DV PB ATT

0000

0001

OFF

For selecting whether to mute the sound at the joins between

recordings during DV or DVCAM cassette playback.

0: The sound is not muted.

729 REC PT

MUTE

0000

0001

OFF

1: The sound is muted.

For setting the audio reference level.

0: Full scale, –20 dB

1: Full scale, –18 dB

731 REF LEVEL

0000

0001

0002

FS-20

FS-18

FS-12

2: Full scale, –12 dB

The underline on the setting item denotes the initial setting.

USER menu

<MENU>

Item

Setting

Superimposed

display

Superimposed

display

Description

No.

This selects the user file whose contents will be loaded into

USER1.

A00 LOAD

0000

0001

0002

0003

USER2

USER3

USER4

USER5

0: The USER2 file contents are loaded.

1: The USER3 file contents are loaded.

2: The USER4 file contents are loaded.

3: The USER5 file contents are loaded.

<Note>

When the SET button is pressed after loading, the setting will

be stored in the memory. When the MENU button is pressed,

the setting will not be changed.

This selects the user file into which the USER1 settings will be

saved.

A01 SAVE

0000

0001

0002

0003

0004

USER2

USER3

USER4

USER5

LOCKED

0: The settings are saved in USER2.

1: The settings are saved in USER3.

2: The settings are saved in USER4.

3: The settings are saved in USER5.

4: This display appears when all the user files are in the

change prohibit status.

<Notes>

• User files whose status have been set to change prohibit

cannot be selected.

• When all the user files are in the change prohibit status, the

“LOCKED” display appears and the contents cannot be

saved.

This loads the contents of the selected user file into USER1

and it starts operation with the USER1 settings when the

power is turned on.

0: Operation is started with the settings of the previously set

user file.

A02 P.ON LOAD

0000

0001

0002

0003

0004

OFF

USER2

USER3

USER4

USER5

1: The contents of USER2 are loaded into USER1 and opera-

tion is started with the USER1 settings.

2: The contents of USER3 are loaded into USER1 and opera-

tion is started with the USER1 settings.

3: The contents of USER4 are loaded into USER1 and opera-

tion is started with the USER1 settings.

4: The contents of USER5 are loaded into USER1 and opera-

tion is started with the USER1 settings.

This selects whether to set or release the user file (USER2 –

USER5) lock mode.

0: The lock is released (changes can be made).

1: The lock is set (changes are prohibited).

<Note>

A03 MENU LOCK 0000

0001

OFF

The lock cannot be set for USER1.

The underline on the setting item denotes the initial setting.

<Notes>

• No. A00 (LOAD), No. A01 (SAVE) and No. A02 (P.ON LOAD) are the menu items which can

be set only for USER1. They are not displayed with the USER2 – USER5 files.

• No. A03 (MENU LOCK) is the menu item which can be set only for the USER2 – USER5

files. It is not displayed with USER1.

Time code/user bit

Time code

The time code is used when the time code signal generated by the time code generator (time

code signal generator) is to be recorded on the tape, its values are to be read by the time

code reader (time code signal reader), and the absolute position of the tape is to be

displayed in increments of hours, minutes, seconds and frames.

The time code is written in the sub-code area (data area) of the helical track. This enables

insert editing to be conducted independently using the time code alone. In addition, the

VTR’s playback speed can be read from the stop mode to slow-motion playback up to high-

speed play (approx. 100× normal speed).

The time code values are indicated using the display and superimpose functions.

TCR 00 : 07 : 04 : 24

Frames

Hours Seconds

Minutes

<Note>

Values appear as shown below on the superimposed display or front display.

Playback: Time code reader values

REC, EE: Time code generator values

Time code generator values can be checked when the REC button is pressed even during

playback.

User bit

“User bit” refers to the 32-bit (8-digit) data frame among the time code signals which has

been released to users. It enables operator numbers values to be recorded.

The alphanumeric characters which can be used for the user bit are the figures 0 to 9 and the

letters A to F.

Recording internal/external time codes

1. Setting the internal time code

Place the VTR in the stop mode.

Press the CTL/TC/UB/REMAIN button until TC is selected.

Set the TC INT/EXT switch to INT. (Internal time code selected)

Set the RUN MODE. (setup menu No. 510)

REC (RUN): The time code runs at the same time as the recording proceeds.

FREE (RUN): The time code runs in the same way as the time regardless of the VTR’s

operation.

Set the REGEN MODE. (setup menu No. 504)

ON (REGEN): Continuity is maintained with the recorded time code before editing.

(Detailed settings are also possible using the menu settings. See the

menu items below.)

Setting menu No. 503 (TCG REGEN)

OFF (PRESET): Recording starts from the value set with the TC PRESET button.

TC PRESET value setting [with REGEN MODE OFF (PRESET)]

Use the TC PRESET button to set the start number of the time code or user bit.

1 The leftmost digit flashes.

Align the flashing light and the digit to be set with the cursor buttons (

2 Press the cursor button

to change the value.

Each time the button is pressed, the number changes. The setting range is given

below.

• When using the time code and user bit in real time

00:00:00:00 – 23:59:59:29

• User bit

00 00 00 00 – FF FF FF FF

3 Repeat steps 1 and 2 to change the value.

4 When the setting of the start number is completed, press the SET button. In the

FREE RUN mode, the time code now starts running.

5 Proceed with the recording or editing.

2. Setting the external time code (TC switch → EXT)

Place the VTR in the stop mode.

Press the CTL/TC/UB/REMAIN button until TC is selected.

Set the TC INT/EXT switch to EXT. (External time code selected)

Setup menu No. 505 (EXT TC SEL) can be set as follows.

LTC: The LTC signal input to the TIME CODE IN connector (BNC) on the rear jack

panel is recorded as the time code.

<Note> The LTC signal must be synchronized with the video signal.

VITC: The input video signal’s VITC is recorded as the time code.

Reproducing the time code/user bit

Place the unit in the stop mode.

Press the CTL/TC/UB/REMAIN button until TC or UB is selected.

TC: The time code is displayed.

UB: The user bit is displayed.

• When it is no longer possible to read the time code, it is interpolated using the CTL

signal.

Press the PLAY button.

Playback now commences, and the time code appears on the display.

If the SUPER ON/OFF switch is at ON, the time code value is superimposed onto the

video signals which are output from the VIDEO OUT 3 or SERIAL OUT 3* connector.

* The superimposing takes effect only when the AJ-YA455P serial interface board

(optional accessory) is used.

<Notes>

• The colon between the seconds and frames changes to a period when the drop frame time

code is read.

• When the time code signal cannot be read, the time code is automatically interpolated by

the CTL signal.

The front panel counter display appears as shown below.

00:01:04:07

T R

The colon between the seconds and frames

changes to a period during drop frame mode.

This flashes when the time code signal is missing.

Superimpose screen

The superimposed displays appear as shown below. The control signal, time code, etc. are

indicated by abbreviations.

CTL (control signal)

TCR (time code playback value)

TCG (time code generator value)

UBR (TC user bit playback value)

UBG (user bit generator value)

Abbreviation

TCR

TV monitor

Characters displayed

The background of characters superimposed on the display can be changed using setup

menu No. 007 (CHARA TYPE).

TCR

TV monitor

Display position

The position of the characters superimposed on the display can be changed using setup

menus No. 001 (CHARA H-POS) and No. 002 (CHARA V-POS).

TCR

TV monitor

Operation mode

The VTR’s operation mode can also be displayed using setup menu No. 003 (DISPLAY

SEL).

TCR

STOP

VTR operation mode

TV monitor

Servo reference

As the servo reference signal, this unit automatically selects the input video signal selected

by the VIDEO INPUT switch, the reference video signal which is supplied from the REF

VIDEO input connector or the internal sync signal.

When the signal is selected, the unit’s mode and servo reference stand in the relationship

shown in the flowchart presented below.

EXT

What is the SERVO REF on the setup

menu No. 304 setting?

AUTO

YES

Is the unit in the recording or editing

mode?

Is the input video signal

available?

YES

Is the REF VIDEO signal supplied?

YES

The REF VIDEO input

signal serves as the

reference signal.

The internal sync signal

serves as the reference

signal.

The input video signal

serves as the reference

signal.

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 CC3061-99-0400) of Chassis Trak be used. (The complete

slide rail and bracket unit is not available from Panasonic.) For further details, consult with

your dealer.

Refer to below for the places where they are to be secured with the screws.

Locations where the screws are secured on right (R)

side of inner members of slide rails

G H

Attach the inner members at the

same symmetrical positions on the

left (L) side.

Note: The letters “A” to “H” are not

actually marked on the side

panels.

Inner member

The length of the screws used is subject to restriction. Use screws which are less than

2/5" long in their place.

6 screws must be used to secure each inner member.

Attach the outer member brackets to the rack.

Check that the height is the same for the left and right brackets.

Remove the four screws at the front for attaching the left and right side panels.

Attach the AJ-MA75P rack mount adapter using the 4 screws included.

Rack-mounting adaptors

Remove the 4 rubber legs from the bottom of the unit, and install the unit in the rack.

After the unit has been installed, check that it moves smoothly along the rails.

EIA standard rack

Fasten it to the

rack with set

screws.

<Notes>

• Keep the temperature inside the rack to between +41°F (5°C) and +104°F (40°C).

• Bolt the rack securely to the floor so that it will not topple over when the VTR is drawn out.

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 one of our service

companies or with your dealer.

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 it has been

heated up.

• It is suddenly moved from a cold location to a hot or humid location.

When moving the unit to locations such as these, leave it standing for about 10 minutes

rather than switching on the power immediately.

If condensation has formed on or in the unit, the “E-20” code flashes in the counter display

and the cassette tape is automatically ejected.

Keep the power supplied and simply wait until the “E-20” code goes off.

<Note>

Do not use alcohol, benzine, paint thinners or any other solvents. They cause discoloration of

the unit’s external parts surfaces and mar the paint finish.

Installing the mechanism dust protector

Mechanism dust protector

Protrusion

w Insert the protrusion

under the top-front

metal plate.

CAUTION:

Protrusion

These servicing instructions are for use

by qualified service personnel only. To

reduce the risk of electric shock do not

perform any servicing other than that

contained in the operating instructions

unless you are qualified to do so.

q Insert the protrusion

alongside the metal

plate inside the

mechanism.

■ Do not insert fingers or any objects into the video

casette holder.

■ Use this unit horizontally and do not place anything on

the top panel.

■ Avoid operating or leaving the unit near strong

magnetic fields. Be especially careful of large audio

speakers.

■ Cassette tape can be used only for one-side, one

direction recording. Two-way or two-track recordings

cannot be made.

■ Avoid operating or storing the unit in an excessively hot,

cold, or damp environment as this may result in damage

both to the recorder and to the tape.

■ Do not spray any cleaner or wax directly on the unit.

■ If the unit is not going to be used for a length of time,

protect it from dirt and dust.

■ Cassette tape can be used for either Color or Black &

White recording.

■ Do not attempt to disassemble the recorder.

There are no user serviceable parts inside.

■ If any liquid spills inside the recorder, have the recorder

examined for possible damage.

■ Do not leave a cassette in the recorder when not in use.

■ Do not block the ventilation slots of the unit.

■ Refer any needed servicing to authorized service

personnel.

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.

DIAG menu

This display the VTR information.

VTR information includes “WARNING” information and “HOURS METER” (usage time)

information. A DIAG menu appears on the monitor when the monitor is connected to the

VIDEO OUT 3 connector on the connector section.

Displaying the DIAG menu

Press the DIAG button.

The DIAG menu screen is displayed on the monitor, and the error number is displayed

on the counter display.

The “WARNING” information and “HOURS METER” information can be switched by

pressing the cursor buttons (

Press the DIAG button again to return to the original display.

EJECT

POWER

OFF

CH CONDITION

CTL/TC/UB/

REMAIN

REW

STOP

PLAY

REC

RESET

DVCPRO

LEVEL

SUPER

SET

INT

OFF

EXT

DIAG

PRESET

FILE

AUDIO

REC LEVEL

AUDIO

MONITOR

PAGE

DVCPRO/DV

SDI

ANALOG

PB PR

SDI

HEADPHONES

REMOTE

LOCAL

MIX

CMPST

AES/EBU

ANALOG

S-VIDEO

VIDEO IN

AUDIO IN

1, 3

“WARNING” information display

• A warning message is displayed on the monitor whenever a warning occurs. When

warnings have not been detected, “NO WARNING” is displayed on the monitor, and “Err–”

is displayed on the counter display.

• When multiple warning occur, the descriptions for each warning can be checked by using

the cursor buttons (

Error messages

Displaying the “HOURS METER” information

Press the cursor buttons (

The number for the item where the cursor is located is shown on the counter display.

) to move the cursor ( ).

∗

Item No.

H00

Item

OPERATION

DRUM RUN

TAPE RUN

Description

Displays the time that the power has been supplied in one-hour units.

Displays the time that the drum has been rotating in one-hour units.

H01

H02

Displays the time that the tape has been running during FF, REW, PLAY, SEARCH (JOG,

VAR, SHTL), REC, and EDIT modes (except for STILL in the JOG, VAR or SHTL mode) in

one-hour units.

H03

H11

H12

THREADING

DRUM RUN r

TAPE RUN r

Displays the number of times for threading/unthreading in single units.

Displays the time that the drum has been rotating in one-hour units. (Can be reset)

Displays the time that the tape has been running during FF, REW, PLAY, SEARCH (JOG,

VAR, SHTL), REC, and EDIT modes (except for STILL in the JOG, VAR or SHTL mode) in

one-hour units. (Can be reset)

H13

H30

THREADING r

POWER ON

Displays the number of times for threading/unthreading in single units. (Can be reset)

This displays the number of power-on times with one power-on counting as one time.

<Note>

The resettable items in the “HOURS METER” information are reset by the service personnel when performing

maintenance or other work.

If T&S&M is selected in the setup menu No. 003 (DISPLAY SEL), a message appears in the mode display

whenever a warning or error occurs. When multiple events occur, the event with the highest priority is displayed.

Counter display and

Priority

Description

monitor display

Error messages

When an abnormal operation is detected in this machine, an error number flashes

High

(See error message table) on the counter display and an error message is displayed.

INT SG

If “BB” or “CB” in No. 601 (INT SG) in the setup menu is selected, pressing the REC

button (E to E mode) will display “INT SG” for the first two seconds. This is also

displayed for the first two seconds when starting editing from the external controller.

NO INPUT

If there is no input signal (except for analog audio) to the connector selected using

the VIDEO INPUT switch, pressing the REC button (E to E mode) will display “NO

INPUT” for the first two seconds. This is also displayed for the first two seconds

when starting editing from the external controller.

Warning messages

(See warning message

table)

When a warning occurs in this unit, an error number appears at the counter display

and warning message is displayed. When multiple warnings occur, the warning with

the highest priority is displayed.

Low

Warning

Priority

Error No.

TV monitor display*

Description

VTR operation

Error No. lights when a fan motor stops operating.

FAN STOP

High

E-10*

(Err-10)

Continued

This appears when a blank exceeding 1 second is

detected on the tape during playback.

NO RF

E-09*

Continued

(Err-09)

Error No. lights when servo disturbances continue for

3 or more seconds during playback, recording or

editing.

SERVO NOT LOCKED

LOW RF

E-00*

(Err-00)

Error No. lights when envelope levels approx. 1/3 that

of normal levels are detected for more than 1 sec.

during playback, recording or editing.

E-01*

(Err-01)

Continued

Error No. lights when the error rate increases and

correction/interpolation is performed on either the

video or audio playback signal.

HIGH ERROR RATE

E-02*

(Err-02)

Low

* Displays when warning information is checked by pressing the DIAG button.

AUTO OFF mode

The following error number flashes on the counter display section.

VTR operation

(VTR measures)

Error No.

TV monitor display

Descriptions

When condensation is detected, the error no. display

flashes, and the unit goes into EJECT mode. The drum

rotates after the cassette tape is ejected to remove

condensation.

When the condensation has been removed, the error no.

display disappears and the VTR may be used.

<Notes>

E-20

DEW

EJECT

1) The drum rotates as soon as condensation is detected

when the unit is in EJECT mode.

2) When condensation is detected while a cassette tape is

inserted, drum rotation stops, the cassette tape is ejected

and the drum rotation begins again.

If any other number appears frequently, ask your dealer to

inspect the unit.

Any other

number

Connector signals

VIDEO IN

SERIAL IN (DIGITAL)

BNC × 2 Active through (Option)

Y, PB, PR (ANALOG)

BNC × 3

Loop-through, 75Ω termination

switch provided

VIDEO IN

BNC × 2

Loop-through, 75Ω termination

BNC × 2

REF VIDEO IN

S1-VIDEO IN

switch provided

4-pin × 1

VIDEO OUT

AUDIO IN

SERIAL OUT(DIGITAL) BNC × 3

(Option)

Y, PB, PR (ANALOG)

VIDEO OUT

BNC × 3

4-pin × 1

S1-VIDEO OUT

SERIAL IN (DIGITAL)

AUDIO IN (DIGITAL)

AUDIO IN (ANALOG)

TIME CODE IN

BNC × 2 Active through (Option)

Pin No.

Signal

BNC × 1 CH1/CH2 AES/EBU format

XLR × 2 CH1, CH2

BNC × 1

GND

HOT

COLD

AUDIO OUT

SERIAL OUT (DIGITAL) BNC × 3

(Option)

AUDIO OUT (DIGITAL) BNC × 1 CH1/CH2 AES/EBU format

AUDIO OUT (ANALOG) XLR × 2 CH1, CH2

TIME CODE OUT

MONITOR OUT

BNC × 1

PHONO × 1

HEADPHONES (front) 1/4" phone × 1

IEEE1394

IN/OUT

6-pin × 1

(Option)

RS-422A REMOTE (9P)

REMOTE

Pin No.

Signal

Pin No.

Signal

Pin No.

Signal

FRAME GROUND

TRANSMIT A

RECEIVE B

RECEIVE COMMON

—————

TRANSMIT B

RECEIVE A

TRANSMIT COMMON

FRAME GROUND

RS-232C REMOTE (25-pin D-SUB straight cable supported)

Pin No.

Abbreviation

Circuit

Description

FRAME GROUND Protective ground

Frame ground

TxD

RxD

RTS

CTS

Transmitted data

Received data

Request to send

Clear to send

Receives data from the PC.

Sends data to the PC.

Shorted with pin 5.

Shorted with pin 4.

Positive power output after communication

enable status

DSR

Data set ready

Signal ground

No processing

DTR

Data terminal ready

ENCODER REMOTE (15P)

Pin No.

Signal

—————

SET UP

Pin No.

Signal

Pin No.

Signal

RET GND

SYSTEM H

SYS.SC COARSE (2)

–9V

—————

C LEVEL

GND

HUE

SYS.SC FINE

SYS.SC COARSE (1)

+9V

VIDEO LEVEL

Printed circuit board

CAUTION:

These servicing instructions are for use by qualified

service personnel only. To reduce the risk of electric

shock do not perform any servicing other than that

contained in the operating instructions unless you are

qualified to do so.

Printed

Abbr.

Factory

setting

circuit

board

Full name

Function

name

F1 board SW100 Audio Input

AUDIO Impedance SW

This sets the CH1 audio input

impedance.

HIGH/600Ω

HIGH

SW101 Audio Input

Impedance SW

This sets the CH2 audio input

impedance.

HIGH/600Ω

Specifications

GENERAL

Power supply:

AC 120 V, 50 – 60 Hz

Power consumption: 95 W

Operating ambient temperature

Operating ambient humidity:

Weight:

41°F to 104°F (5°C to 40°C)

10% to 90% (no condensation)

31.46 lbs (14.3 kg)

16-3/4 × 6-15/16 ×16-3/8 inches

(424 × 175.2 × 415 mm)

DVCPRO format/DV format

525i

(Video output connector)

Analog component output:

BNC×3 (Y, P^B, PR)

Y; 1.0 Vp-p, 75Ω

P^B, PR; 0.486/0.7 Vp-p switchable, 75Ω

(75% color bar, 7.5% setup)

BNC×3

Video1/video2/video3 (superimpose

on/off)

S terminal (4-pin)×1

Y; 1.0 Vp-p, 75Ω

C; 0.286 Vp-p (burst), 75Ω

Dimensions (W × H × D):

Recording format:

Analog composite output:

S1 VIDEO output:

Recording video signals:

Recording audio signals:

Recording tracks:

48 kHz, 16 bits, 2 channels (DVCPRO)

Digital video/audio helical track

Time code;

Digital audio; 2 channels

Cue Track; 1 track

Recorded in sub-code area

Serial digital component output

(option):

Control (CTL); 1 track

33.820 mm/sec

Complies with SMPTE259M-C standard,

BNC×3

Tape speed:

Recording time:

126 minutes (with AJ-P126LP)

66 minutes (with AJ-P66MP)

1/4-inch thin magnetic layer metal tape

Less than 3 min (with AJ-P126LP)

Less than 2 min (with AJ-P66MP)

±0 frame (using time code)

±1 frame (using continuous CTL signal)

Less than 0.5 sec. (color framing/

standby ON)

(Video output signals adjustment)

±3 dB

±30°

±14 IRE

±15 µs

±180°

Tape:

FF/REW time:

Video gain:

Chroma gain:

Hue:

Setup:

Sync phase:

SC phase:

Editing accuracy:

Tape timer accuracy:

Servo lock time:

AUDIO

VIDEO

(Digital audio)

Sampling frequencies:

Quantizing:

48 kHz (synchronized with video signal)

16 bits

(Digital video)

Sampling frequencies:

Quantizing:

Y; 13.5 MHz/P^B, PR; 3.375 MHz

8 bits

20 Hz to 20 kHz (±1.0 dB) (at reference

level)

Better than 85 dB (1 kHz, emphasis OFF,

“A” weighted)

Less than 0.1% (1 kHz, emphasis OFF,

standard level)

Frequency response:

Video compression system:

Video compression ratio:

Error correction:

Video recording/playback bit

rate:

DV-based compression (SMPTE314M)

1/5 (DVCPRO)

Reed-Solomon product code

Dynamic range:

Distortion:

25 Mbps (DVCPRO)

Less than –80 dB (1 kHz, between

2 channels)

Below measurable limits

20 dB

Samples × number of effective

lines:

Crosstalk:

720 × 480/frame (DVCPRO)

Wow & flutter:

Headroom:

De-emphasis:

(Digital IN/Analog component OUT)

Video bandwidth:

Y; 30 Hz to 5.5 MHz (±1.0 dB)

T1=50 µs/T2=15 µs (on/off automatic)

P^B, PR; 30 Hz to 1.3 MHz (±1.0 dB)

Better than 56 dB

Less than 2%

(Audio input connector)

Analog input (CH1/CH2):

S/N ratio:

K factor:

XLR×2, 600Ω/high impedance selectable,

+4/0/–20/–60 dBu

(Analog component IN/Analog component OUT)

BNC×1, AES/EBU format

Complies with SMPTE259M-C, 272M-A

standard (BNC, 75Ω)

Digital input (CH1/CH2)

Serial digital input (option)

Video bandwidth:

Y; 30 Hz to 5.5 MHz (–1.5 dB to +1.0 dB)

P^B, PR; 30 Hz to 1.3 MHz

(–2.0 dB to +1.0 dB)

(Audio output connector)

Analog output (CH1/CH2):

Digital output (CH1/CH2):

Serial digital output (option):

S/N ratio:

K factor:

Better than 55 dB

Less than 2%

XLR×2, low impedance, +4/0/–20 dBu

BNC×1, AES/EBU format

Complies with SMPTE259M-C, 272M-A

standard (BNC, 75Ω)

Phono×1, 600Ω, –8 dBV

(Analog composite IN/Analog composite OUT)

Video bandwidth:

DG:

DP:

Y/C delay:

K factor:

S/N ratio:

Y; 30 Hz to 4.5 MHz (–1.5 dB to +1.0 dB)

Less than 4%

Less than 3°

Better than 20 ns

Less than 3%

Better than 48 dB

Monitor output:

Headphones:

Variable level, 1/4" phone, 8Ω

Other input/output connector

Time code input:

BNC×1, 0.5 Vp-p to 8 Vp-p, 10 kΩ

BNC×1, 2.0 Vp-p ±0.5 Vp-p,

low impedance

D-sub 9-pin, RS-422A interface

D-sub 25-pin, RS-232C interface

D-sub 15-pin

Time code output:

(Video input connector)

Analog component input:

BNC×3 (Y, P^B, PR)

Y; 1.0 Vp-p, 75Ω

P^B, PR; 0.486/0.7 Vp-p switchable, 75Ω

(75% color bar, 7.5% setup)

BNC×2, loop-through, 75Ω on/off

S terminal (4-pin)×1

RS-422A input/output:

RS-232C:

Encoder remote:

Digital video interface input/

output (option):

Analog composite input:

S1 VIDEO input:

Compliant with IEEE1394-1995 standard,

6 pins × 1

Y; 1.0 Vp-p, 75Ω

C; 0.286 Vp-p (burst), 75Ω

Analog composite

BNC×2, loop-through, 75Ω on/off

Weight and dimensions when shown are approximately.

Specifications are subject to change without notice.

Reference input:

Serial digital component input

(option):

Complies with SMPTE259M-C standard,

BNC×2, active through

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