Panasonic AJ-D220 P User Manual
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DIGITAL VIDEO CASSETTE
Digital Video Cassette Player
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Operating Instructions
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CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
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CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,
DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).
REFER TO SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
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NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol,
within an equilateral triangle, is intended to
alert the user to the presence of uninsulated
“dangerous voltage” within the product’s
enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude
to constitute a risk of electric shock to
persons.
The exclamation point within an equilateral
triangle is intended to alert the user to the
presence of important operating and
maintenance (service) instructions in the
literature accompanying the appliance.
DO NOT OPEN
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WARNING:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR SHOCK
HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS
EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
FCC Note:
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
To assure continued compliance follow the attached
installation instructions and do not make any
unauthorized modifications. FCC’s limits are designed
to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference when operated in a residential
environment. If this device does cause interference to
radio or television reception, which can be determined
by turning the device off and on, use this outlet
different from that used by the receiver. If necessary,
consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV
technician for help.
CAUTION:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR SHOCK
HAZARD AND ANNOYING INTERFERENCE,
USE THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES
ONLY.
Ii il is the safety information.
Do not insert lingers or any objects into the video
cassette holder.
Avoid operating or leaving the unit near strong
magnetic fields, Be especially careful of large audio
speakers.
Avoid operating or storing the unit in an excessively
hot, cold, or damp environment as this may result in
damage both to the unit 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.
Do not leave a cassette in the unit when not in use.
Do not block the ventilation slots of the unit.
Use this unit horizontally and do not place anything on
the top panel.
Cassette tape can be used only for one-side, one
direction playback. Two-way or two-track playback
cannot be made.
Cassette tape can be used for either Color or Black &
White playback.
Do not attempt to disassemble the unit.
There are no user serviceable parts inside.
If any liquid spills inside the recorder, have the unit
examined for possible damage.
Refer any needed servicing to authorized service
personnel.
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Table of Contents
Introduction ........................................................................................4
Features ........................................................................................4
Controls and Their Functions.............................................................5
• Front Panel.................................................................................5
• Wireless Remote Controller
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• Connector Section......................................................................8
Tapes................................................................................................. 9
Operation .........................................................................................10
• Switching on the power and inserting the cassette
• Stop mode
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• Playback...................................................................................12
• Cue and Review.......................................................................12
• Still-picture playback ...............................................................12
• Frame advance .......................................................................12
• Sound selection........................................................................13
• Repeat playback .....................................................................14
Time Code and User’s Bit................................................................16
• Time code.................................................................................16
• User’s bit ................................................................................ 16
• Time Code and User’s Bit Playback
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Superimposed Display Screens.......................................................17
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Set-up (Default Settings)..................................................................18
• Changing a setting...................................................................18
Set-up Menus...................................................................................19
• BASIC menu ...........................................................................19
• OPERATION menu .................................................................20
• MEMORY MODE menu
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• TAPE PROTECT menu ..........................................................21
• TIME CODE menu...................................................................22
• VIDEO menu ...........................................................................23
• AUDIO menu ...........................................................................23
Error Messages
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Video Head Cleaning.......................................................................25
Condensation...................................................................................25
Maintenance....................................................................................25
Specifications...................................................................................26
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Introduction
The model AJ-D220 is a playback-only digital VTR which uses 1/4-inch tapes.
It features digital compression technology which, compared with conventional analog systems, significantly
reduces the deterioration in the picture and sound quality when tapes are played.
With its compact and lightweight design, the unit can be carried around with the greatest of ease, and it is also
easy to install it in a rack.
An interactive format is used to perform the unit’s settings while monitoring the menus on the screen of the TV
monitor.
Features
Compact size and light weight
The unit measures 8-7/16" wide, 5-1/4" high and 157/16" deep, and it weighs only 15.4 lbs.
Grips are incorporated to make the unit easy to
carry.
2-channe1 digital audio with high sound quality
Up to 123 minutes of playback
Either news-gathering cassette tapes (max. 63
minutes) or general-purpose cassette tapes (max.
123 minutes) can be used. In both cases, the tape
is one-fourth of an inch wide to achieve a compact
design.
Compatibility with consumer-use equipment
Consumer-use cassette tapes which have been shot
using a consumer-use digital camera can be played
back on this unit using the cassette adaptor (AJ-
CS750P: option).
Please note that the LP mode is not supported.
Time code
This unit incorporates a time code reader (TCR).
Repeat playback
Repeat playback can be performed continuously or
only once for any section of the tape.
Menu-driven set-up
An interactive system is used to perform the unit’s
settings while monitoring the menus appearing on
the screen of the TV monitor.
Remote control
Remote control operations are possible using the
wireless remote controller provided with the unit.
Furthermore, connection of the AG-A11 remote
controller (option) enables the unit to be operated
from a distance of about 5 meters.
RF converter output (CH3, CH4)
Pictures can be monitored by connecting the unit to
the ANT connector on the TV.
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Controls and Their Functions
Front Panel
Counter display area
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Controls and Their Functions
Front Panel
O POWER switch
When the ON side is pressed, the power is turned
on, and the counter display area lights.
0 Cassette slot
A news gathering cassette, general-purpose
cassette or consumer-use cassette with an adaptor
is loaded through this slot.
O EJECT button
When this is pressed, the tape is unloaded, and
several seconds later the cassette is automatically
ejected.
When the counter display area shows the CTL
display, the display is now reset.
o remote lamp
This lights when the LOCALVMENU/REMOTE
switch has been set to the REMOTE position.
0 WIDE lamp
This lights in the 16:9 wide screen mode.
0“Consumer-use cassette loaded” display lamp
This lights when a cassette recorded on a
consumer-use DV unit has been loaded.
OREPEAT lamp
This lights during repeat playback.
QSERVO lamp
This lights when the drum servo and capstan servo
are locked.
©Channel condition lamps
One of these lamps lights {green blue -»■ red) in
accordance with the status of the error rates.
Green: This lights when the error rates for the video
and audio playback signals are both
satisfactory.
Blue: This lights when the error rate for either the
video or audio playback signals has
deteriorated. The playback picture is still
normal even while this lamp is lighted.
Red: This lights when either the video or audio
playback signals are corrected or
interpolated.
<E> Level meter
This displays the audio signal levels.
During playback, it displays the audio output signal
levels.
<D “Cassette loaded” display lamp
This lights when a cassette has been loaded into
the unit.
©Counter display area
The TC and CTL counts, on-screen information and
messages appear in this area.
©LOCAUMENU/REMOTE switch
This is operated when menu settings are to be
performed or when the unit is to be controlled from
a remote location.
LOCAL: For controlling the unit using the controls
on the unit’s operation panel.
MENU: For setting the on-screen menu.
REMOTE: For controlling the unit using the remote
controller.
©BEGIN button
This sets the repeat playback start point, and it
displays the currently entered start point.
©END button
This sets the repeat playback end point, and it
displays the currently entered end point.
©CH3/CH4 lamp
This lights during DV format playback when the
audio signals have been set in CH3 and CH4.
©AUDIO OUT SELECT button
This selects the audio signals which are to be
output.
©Headphone jack
When stereo headphones are connected here, the
playback sound can be monitored through the
headphones.
©Volume control
This is for adjusting the headphones volume.
©Remote control sensor window
©REW button
When this is pressed, the tape is rewound, and
when ‘TAPE" is set for the “S/F/R BACK SEL" set
up menu item, the playback picture can be
monitored.
©STOP button
When this is pressed, the tape stops traveling, and
when “TAPE" is set for the “S/F/R BACK SEL” set
up menu item, the still picture can be monitored.
Even in the stop mode, the drum continues to rotate
with the tape kept in close contact with the drum.
After the unit has been kept in the stop mode for a
specific period of time, it is automatically set to the
standby off mode in order to protect the tape. It is
set to the stop mode immediately after a cassette
has been loaded into the unit.
©FF button
When this is pressed, the tape is fast forwarded,
and when ‘TAPE’’ is set for the “S/F/R BACK SEL”
set-up menu item, the playback picture can be
monitored.
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Controls and Their Functions
© PLAY button
When this is pressed, playback commences.
©PAUSE/STILL button
When this is pressed during playback, the still
picture mode is established. When it is pressed
again, playback is resumed.
©SET button
This is used to change a menu mode or default
setting.
©Remote control connector
When the remote controller (AG-A11) is connected
to this connector, the unit can be operated from a
distance by this controller instead of by its function
buttons. In this case, the LOCAL/MENU/REMOTE
switch must be set to the REMOTE position.
©COUNTER button
This switches the display on the counter display
area.
CTL:The tape timer (control signal) is displayed.
TC: The time code is displayed.
UB; The user’s bit is displayed.
Remaining tape:
The amount of tape remaining is displayed.
©RESET button
When this is pressed in the CTL mode, the counter
display is reset to 00:00:00:00.
RESET COUNTtH
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Wireless Remote Controller
The function buttons on the wireless remote controller
provided with this unit can be used in place of the
unit’s function buttons to operate the unit from a
distance. Before using them for operation, however,
the LOCAUMENU/REMOTE switch must be set to the
REMOTE position.
o AUDIO OUT SELECT button
This selects the audio signals which are to be
output.
O PLAY button
When this is pressed, playback commences.
OPEW button
When this is pressed, the tape Is rewound.
O STOP button
When this is pressed, the tape stops traveling.
0FF button
When this is pressed, the tape is fast forwarded.
©PAUSE/STILL button
When this is pressed during playback, the still
picture mode is established. When it is pressed
again, playback is resumed.
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Controls and Their Functions
Connector Section
QAC IN connector
Use the power cord supplied to connect this
connector to the power outlet.
QSIGNAL GND terminal
This is connected to the signal ground terminal on
the unit connected in order to reduce the noise. It
is not a safety ground.
0 Fan motor
This is for cooling the unit.
O Handle
0S’VIDEO OUT connector
This is the output connector for the S-VIDEO video
signals.
0 VIDEO OUT connector
This is the output connector for the analog video
signals.
O VIDEO MONITOR OUT connector
This is the output connector for the video monitor
signals.
Superimposed video signals can be output from it.
Q AUDIO OUT connector
This is the output connector for the analog audio
signals.
0 RF converter output connector
Pictures can be monitored when this connector is
connected to the ANT connector on the TV.
0RF converter output selector switch (CH3/CH4)
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Tapes
This unit is a playback-only digital VTR. It cannot be used for recording onto tapes.
Type
Consumer-use
cassette
{S size cassette)
M size cassette
L size cassette
Align the cassette tape with the center of the loading slot, and push it in gently. It will
then be loaded automatically.
Description
This is exclusively designed for use in consumer-use camera/recorder units. It can be
used in the unit for playback only provided that the cassette adaptor (option) is obtained.
Use of Panasonic consumer DV cassette tape is recommended.
Note that inserting a cassette tape without using the cassette adaptor can damage the
unit.
Playback tape with a maximum length of 63 minutes
(AJ-P12MP, AJ-P23MP, AJ-P33MP, AJ-P63MP)
Playback tape with a maximum length of 123 minutes
(AJ-P64LP, AJ-P94LP, AJ-P123LP)
<Precautions for playing back consumer-use DV tapes>
• A consumer-use tape recorded in LP mode cannot be played back.
• The maximum traveling speed of a consumer-use tape is 32x normal tape speed.
• The still-picture images on a consumer-use tape may be disturbed.
• From the perspective of protecting the tape, refrain from cue-up operation using a consumertape wherever possible.
• When a consumer-use tape is employed, the maximum duration of the still timer is set to 10
seconds, and the total time during which the unit is allowed to be left standing in the still mode
is set to 1 minute.
• The time code read disabled display may appear when a search is performed on a consumeruse tape or the still-picture image of such a tape is displayed.
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