Panasonic ajd755p Operation Manual

VQT0F46

Printed in Japan
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Model No. AJ- P

Operating Instructions

Digital Video Cassette Recorder

Before operating this product, please read the instructions carefully and save this manual for future use.

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IMPORTANT

“Unauthorized recording of copyrighted television programs, video tapes and other materials may infringe the
right of copyright owners and be contrary to copyright laws.”

indicates safety information.

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THIS APPARATUS MUST BE GROUNDED

To ensure safe operation the three-pin plug must be
inserted only into a standard three-pin power outlet which
is effectively grounded through normal household wiring.
Extension cords used with the equipment must be three­core and be correctly wired to provide connection to the
ground. Incorrectly wired extension cords can be
extremely hazardous.
The fact that the equipment operates satisfactorily does
not imply that it is grounded, and the installation is not
necessarily safe. For your safety, if in any doubt about
the effective grounding of the equipment or power outlet,
please consult a qualified electrician.

CAUTION:

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR SHOCK
HAZARD AND ANNOYING INTERFERENCE, USE
THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES ONLY.

CAUTION:

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR SHOCK
HAZARD, REFER MOUNTING OF THE OPTIONAL
INTERFACE BOARD TO QUALIFIED SERVICE
PERSONNEL.

CAUTION:

O

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

O

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

CAUTION:

Do not install or place this unit in a bookcase,
built-in cabinet or any other confined space in
order to maintain adequate ventilation. Ensure
that curtains and any other materials do not
obstruct the ventilation to prevent risk of electric
shock or fire hazard due to overheating.

CAUTION:

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR SHOCK
HAZARD, REFER CHANGE OF SWITCH SETTING
INSIDE THE UNIT TO QUALIFIED SERVICE
PERSONNEL.

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,

DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).

NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.

REFER TO SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

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.

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.

This equipment has been tested and found to comply
with the limits for a class A digital device, pursuant to
Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed
to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference when the equipment is operated in a
commercial environment. This equipment generates,
uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if
not installed and used in accordance with the
instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to
radio communications. Operation of this equipment in
a residential area is likely to cause harmful
interference in which case the user will be required to
correct the interference at his own expense.

CAUTION:

This apparatus can be operated at a voltage in the
range of 100 – 240 V AC.
Voltage other than 120 V is not intended for U.S.A.
and Canada.

CAUTION:

Operation at a voltage other than 120 V AC may
require the use of a different AC plug. Please contact
either a local or foreign Panasonic authorized service
center for assistance in selecting an alternate AC
plug.

WARNING:

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR SHOCK
HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO
RAIN OR MOISTURE.

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR SHOCK
HAZARD, KEEP THIS EQUIPMENT AWAY FROM
ALL LIQUIDS-USE AND STORE ONLY IN
LOCATIONS WHICH ARE NOT EXPOSED TO THE
RISK OF DRIPPING OR SPLASHING LIQUIDS, AND
DO NOT PLACE ANY LIQUID CONTAINERS ON
TOP OF THE EQUIPMENT.

CAUTION:

THE AC OUTLET (MAINS SOCKET) SHALL BE
INSTALLED NEAR THE EQUIPMENT AND SHALL
BE EASILY ACCESSIBLE.

CAUTION:

Even when the Power Switch is in the OFF
position, a small current flows the filter circuit.

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Introduction

The model AJ-SD755 multi-purpose studio-use digital
VTR employs 1/4-inch wide compact cassette tapes to
record, play back and edit material in the DVCPRO
(25 Mbps) format.
It is also capable of recording and playback in DV
format.
These VTRs incorporate digital compression
technology to dramatically reduce deterioration of
picture quality and sound resulting from dubbing,
thereby attaining high picture quality.

These units also come equipped with a variety of
functions, such as assemble and insert functions,
which are necessary when performing editing
operations with a VTR.

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

Optional interface boards

O SDI Interface Board

AJ-YA755G

O SDTI Interface Board

AJ-YAC930G

O Digital Video Interface Board (IEEE 1394)

AJ-YAD755G

Use only the optional boards listed above.

The AJ-YAD455P or AJ-YAD955G cannot be
used with this unit.

Never use the AJ-YAD455P or AJ-YAD955G with
this unit as it will cause malfunctioning.

AJ-YAD455P:

IEEE 1394 board for the AJ-D455

AJ-YAD955G:

IEEE 1394 board for the AJ-SD930B/SD955B

Contents

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Parts and their functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Front panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Display panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Rear panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Tapes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Jog/Shuttle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Manual editing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

Preroll . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

Automatic editing (deck-to-deck) . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

Switch settings and adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

Selecting the editing mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

Registering the edit points . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

Checking and previewing edit points . . . . . . . . . .22

Modifying edit points . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

Executing and reviewing automatic editing . . . . .24

Audio split editing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

Variable memory editing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

Setup (initial settings) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

Setup menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

SYSTEM menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32

USER menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34

<BASIC> . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34

<OPERATION> . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36

<INTERFACE> . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39

<EDIT> . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40

<TAPE PROTECT> . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42

<TIME CODE> . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43

<VIDEO> . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45

<AUDIO> . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48

<V BLANK> . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51

<MENU> . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53

Time code/user’s bit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54

Superimpose screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56

Video output signals and servo reference

signal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57

Audio V fade function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59

Audio recording channel and monitor output

selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60

Printed circuit board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60

Rack mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61

Video head cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62

Condensation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62

Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62

Error messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63

RS-232C interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68

SDTI interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73

Connector signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76

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Features

Multifunctional interface

O Analog video input/output

Both composite and component (Y, PB, PR) signal
inputs/outputs are provided as standard.

O SDI input/output

Use of an SDI board (AJ-YA755G, optional
accessory) enables input/output interfacing of the
serial digital component signals.

O AES/EBU audio input/output

Digital audio input/output connectors are provided.

O IEEE1394 digital input/output

Use of an digital video interface board (AJ­YAD755G, optional accessory) enables input/output
interfacing of the digital signals with the IEEE1394
standard.

O SDTI input/output

Use of an SDTI board (AJ-YAC930G, optional
accessory) enables input/output interfacing of the
SDTI (Serial Data Transport Interface) signals.

O 9-pin RS-422A/RS-232C remote

In addition to the standard 9-pin serial remote (RS­422A), RS-232C and 25-pin parallel remote
connectors are also provided.
The RS-422A enables another VTR to be operated
in parallel with the unit if loop connection is used.

O 2-channel, high-sound-quality digital audio

The 2-channel PCM audio enables independent
editing for all two channels in addition to channel
mixing.

O Menu-based setup

The setup settings, which are conducted prior to
operating the unit, are performed while viewing the
setup menus on the unit’s display or a TV monitor.

Light and compact

This unit is a 4U size digital VTR and can be easily
mounted in a 19-inch rack by using the rack mounting
adapters (AJ-MA75P, optional accessory).

Up to 184 minutes of recording

M cassettes (max. 66 minutes: using the AJ-P66MP)
and L cassettes (max. 184 minutes: using the AJ­5P92LP) can be used with this unit. Tape width is a
compact 1/4-inch.

Compatibility with general consumer
video equipment

DV cassette tapes containing material shot with a
consumer digital camera or the like can be played
back on this unit.
It can also record on consumer-use DV cassette tapes
using the DV format.
A cassette adapter (AJ-CS455P, standard accessory)
is necessary when a mini DV cassette tape is to be
used.

Digital slow motion/jog dial

Panasonic’s original digital slow-motion technology
makes it possible to attain clear pictures even during
slow playback at speeds of –0.43 to +0.43/+0.5/+0.75.
(DVCPRO only)

Dial shuttle

Color images can be played back in forward and
reverse directions up to a maximum of a32 normal
playback speed.

Recording and playback of UMID information

Recording and playback of UMID (Unique Material
Identifier) information complies with the SMPTE 330M
standard.
UMID information can be checked on the DIAG menu.

Time codes

This unit has a built-in TCG (time code
generator)/TCR (time code reader).
In addition to the internal time code, external time
code input or input signal VITC can be recorded on
this VTR as the time code.

UMID information cannot be played back correctly by VTRs that
do not support the recording and playback of UMID information.
In addition, even if a VTR that does not support the recording
and playback of UMID information is connected to this unit and
recording performed, UMID information will not be recorded
correctly.

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Front panel

1 POWER switch

2 Format display area

The recording format and the format of the tape
inserted in the unit are displayed here.

DVCPRO:

This indicates recording and playback of
DVCPRO (25 Mbps) format tapes.

DV:

This indicates recording and playback of DV
format tapes.

3 Cassette insertion slot

4 EJECT button

When this button is pressed, the tape is unloaded
and the cassette is ejected automatically a few
seconds later.
When CTL display has been selected for the
counter display, the display is reset.
EJECT button operation can be enabled or disabled
with setup menu No. 115 (EJECT SW INH).

5 INPUT SELECT buttons

These buttons switch the video and audio input
signals. It is also possible to switch the input signals
to the internal reference signal selected on setup
menu No. 600 (INT SG).

VIDEO:

Each time the VIDEO button is pressed, the input
video signal selection is switched in the order of
Y PB PR 5 CMPST 5 SDI 5 SDTI/1394 5 SG
(SG/SG1/SG2).
O When SG has been selected, the signal is

switched to the internal reference signal
selected on setup menu No. 600 (INT SG).

AUDIO:

Each time the AUDIO button is pressed, the
input audio signal selection is switched in the
order of ANALOG 5 AES/EBU 5 USER SET 5
SDI 5 SDTI/1394 5 SG.
O USER SET is a function which enables the

input signals to be selected and recorded
separately on PCM audio signal channels 1 or
2, and is used in conjunction with the setup
menu.

Example:

<Notes>

O It is possible to inhibit input switching operations

(video and audio) of the INPUT SELECT buttons
with setup menu No. 112 (V IN SEL INH) and
No. 113 (A IN SEL INH).

O SDI and SDTI/1394 cannot be selected unless

one of the optional boards (AJ-YA755G, AJ­YAC930G, AJ-YAD755G) has been installed.

Settings

AUDIO button

USER SET

Setup menus

No.715 (CH1 IN SEL) : ANA
No.716 (CH2 IN SEL) : DIGI
No.719 (DIGI IN SEL) : AES

PCM audio signals to be recorded on the tape

CH1 : Analog input signals
CH2 : AES/EBU digital signals

Parts and their functions

ON

OFF

POWER

DV

DVCPRO

METER

L

R

FULL/FINE

MONITOR SELECT

HEADPHONES

MONITOR MIX

INPUT SELECT

PREVIEW/PREVIEW

AUTO EDIT

PREROLL

VIDEO

CH1

REC

AUDIO

CH2 CH1 CH2

TC

PRESET

MENU SET DIAG

SUPER REC INH

INT TCG

MODE

CONTROL

ON

OFF

UNITY

VAR

PB

COUNTER

RESET

A IN

TRIM

SET

OUTIN

A OUT

CH2CH1INSERT

ASSEM

VIDEO CUE TC

STAND BY

EDIT

REW STOP

PLAY REC

PLAYER

RECORDER

FF

JOG SHTL SLOW

TAPE

EE

ON

REGEN

PRESET

EXIT

OFF

REMOTE

LOCAL

1 2 3 45

6

ON

OFF

POWER

DV

DVCPRO

METER

L

R

FULL/FINE

MONITOR SELECT

HEADPHONES

MONITOR MIX

INPUT SELECT

PREVIEW/PREVIEW

AUTO EDIT

PREROLL

VIDEO

CH1

REC

AUDIO

CH2 CH1 CH2

TC

PRESET

MENU SET DIAG

SUPER REC INH

INT TCG

MODE

CONTROL

ON

OFF

UNITY

VAR

PB

COUNTER

RESET

A IN

TRIM

SET

OUTIN

A OUT

CH2CH1INSERT

ASSEM

VIDEO CUE TC

STAND BY

EDIT

REW STOP

PLAY REC

PLAYER

RECORDER

FF

JOG SHTL SLOW

TAPE

EE

ON

REGEN

PRESET

EXIT

OFF

REMOTE

LOCAL

6<; 97

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Front panel

6 PLAY button

Press this button to start playback.
When this button is pressed together with the REC
button, recording starts.
When this button is pressed together with the EDIT
button during playback, manual editing starts.
However, manual editing will not be initiated if the
servo is not locked. When only the PLAY button is
pressed during manual editing, editing is exited, and
the playback mode is established.
When the TRIM+ (or TRIM–) button is pressed while
this button is held down, playback speed will be
increased (or decreased) by the frame mode unit
selected for the setup menu No. 108 (CAP. LOCK)
setting each time one of the TRIM buttons is pressed.

<Note>

The servo lamp turns off while the speed is being
increased or decreased. At this time, nise occur in the
playback audio signal.

7 REC button

When this button is pressed together with the PLAY
button, recording starts.
When it is pressed during playback, a search, fast
forwarding or rewinding, the E-E mode pictures and
audio signals can be monitored while it is held down.
When it is pressed in the stop mode, the E-E mode
pictures and audio signals can be monitored. When
the STOP button is pressed, the original pictures and
sound are restored.

8 STOP button

When this button is pressed, the tape stops traveling,
and if the MODE switch is set to TAPE, still pictures
can be monitored. Even in the stop mode, the drum
continues to rotate, and the tape remains tightly
wound around the drum.
When the VTR is left in the stop mode beyond a
specific period of time (which can be selected using
setup menu No. 400 to 403), it is automatically set to
the standby OFF mode or STEP FWD mode in order
to protect the tape. The VTR is set to the stop mode
immediately after the cassette has been inserted.

Parts and their functions

9 FF button

When this button is pressed, the tape is fast
forwarded.
The fast forwarding speed can be selected using
setup menu No.102 (FF. REW MAX).

: REW button

When this button is pressed, the tape is rewound.
The rewinding speed can be selected using setup
menu No.102 (FF. REW MAX).

; EDIT button

This button is pressed together with the PLAY button
during playback to initiate manual editing.
When it is pressed during playback, a search, fast
forwarding or rewinding, the input signals in the mode
selected by the ASSEM button or INSERT button can
be monitored in the E-E mode while the button is held
down.
When the button is pressed in the stop mode, the
input signals in the mode selected by the ASSEM
button or INSERT button can be monitored in the E-E
mode.
When the STOP button is pressed, the original
pictures and sound are restored.

< STAND BY button

In the standby ON mode, this button’s lamp lights to
indicate that the same tape tension is applied as in the
regular stop mode and that the head drum is rotating.
In the standby OFF mode, the half loading mode is
established by this button.
When the button is pressed in the stop mode, the
standby OFF mode is established. At this time, its
lamp goes off.
When the VTR is left in the stop mode beyond a
specific period of time, it is automatically set to the
standby OFF mode in order to protect the tape.
When this button or the STOP button is pressed in the
standby OFF mode, the VTR is set to the standby ON
mode.
When a button other than the STOP button is pressed,
the VTR is set to the mode that corresponds to the
button pressed. The time taken by the VTR to transfer
to the standby OFF mode can be selected using setup
menu No. 400 (STILL TIMER) and No. 404 (DV STILL
TMR).

TRIM button MODE switch

7

Front panel

= PLAYER and RECORDER buttons

These buttons are operated if the VTR is to be used
as a recorder to conduct editing operations with a
VTR equipped with an RS-422A serial interface
remote control connector (9 pins). Neither button
works when the VTR is used on its own.

PLAYER:

When this button is pressed, its lamp lights to
indicate that the player connected to the VTR
can be operated by remote control. The VTR’s
editing and tape transport system buttons can
now be used to control the player.

RECORDER:

When this button is pressed, its lamp lights to
indicate that the editing and tape transport
system buttons can now be used to operate the

recorder (this VTR).
When the PLAYER button or RECORDER button is
pressed while ENA has been selected as the setup
menu No. 200 (PARA RUN) setting, the lamps of
both buttons light to indicate that the VTR now
serves as the master unit for parallel run
operations.
(However, when this setting is used, it is no longer
possible to perform external control from the 9-pin
REMOTE connector.)

> Search button

When this button is pressed, the search mode is
established.
When it is pressed after the search dial has been
set to the shuttle mode and turned to the desired
position, playback starts at the speed which was set
by the search dial.

? SHTL/SLOW button

This button is used to select whether the search
dial is to be used for SHTL or SLOW applications.
Each time it is pressed, the search dial is set
alternately to SHTL or SLOW.

Parts and their functions

@ Search dial

This dial is used to locate the edit points.
Each time it is pressed, it is set alternatively to the
SHTL/SLOW mode or the JOG mode, and the JOG,
SHTL or SLOW lamp lights.
When the power is turned on, the search dial will not
operate unless it is first returned to the STILL position.

SHTL (shuttle) mode:

When the dial is turned and set to the desired
position while the SHTL lamp among the JOG,
SHTL and SLOW lamps is lighted, the tape can be
played at the speed corresponding to the angle at
which the dial has been turned. A still picture
appears when the dial is set to the center position.

SLOW mode:

When the dial is turned all the way in the
counterclockwise direction while the SLOW lamp
among the JOG, SHTL and SLOW lamps is lighted,
the tape speed is set to –4.1a. Similarly, when it is
set to the center position, it is set to still picture, and
when it is turned all the way in the clockwise
direction, it is set to +4.1a. The SLOW speed in
each direction can be selected using setup menu
No. 320 (VAR FWD MAX) and No. 321 (VAR REV
MAX).

JOG mode:

In this mode, the click-stop positions of the dial are
released, and the tape is played at a speed ranging
from –1a to +1a in accordance with the speed at
which the dial is turned.
The maximum speed can be set using setup menu
No. 323 (JOG FWD MAX) and No. 324 (JOG REV
MAX).

A Dial ring

The dial ring lights during search mode.
The conditions under which the ring is to light can be
selected using setup menu No. 117 (DIAL LAMP).

B JOG, SHTL and SLOW lamps

These lamps indicate the search dial mode.

JOG : This lights in the JOG mode.
SHTL : This lights in the SHTL mode.
SLOW : This lights in the SLOW mode.

C COUNTER button

Each time this button is pressed, the counter display
on the display panel changes to the next setting in the
following sequence: CTL 5 TC 5 UB.

D RESET button

When this button is pressed in the CTL mode, the
counter display is reset to [00:00:00:00]. At the same
time, any edit points that have been registered will
also be cleared.
When this button is pressed while the TC PRESET
button is held down in the TC or UB mode, the time
code generator is reset.

ON

OFF

POWER

DV

DVCPRO

METER

L

R

FULL/FINE

MONITOR SELECT

HEADPHONES

MONITOR MIX

INPUT SELECT

PREVIEW/PREVIEW

AUTO EDIT

PREROLL

VIDEO

CH1

REC

AUDIO

CH2 CH1 CH2

TC

PRESET

MENU SET DIAG

SUPER REC INH

INT TCG

MODE

CONTROL

ON

OFF

UNITY

VAR

PB

COUNTER

RESET

A IN

TRIM

SET

OUTIN

A OUT

CH2CH1INSERT

ASSEM

VIDEO CUE TC

STAND BY

EDIT

REW STOP

PLAY REC

PLAYER

RECORDER

FF

JOG SHTL SLOW

TAPE

EE

ON

REGEN

PRESET

EXIT

OFF

REMOTE

LOCAL

CD > ?

@A

= B

TC PRESET button

8

Front panel

E ASSEM button

This button is pressed to proceed with assemble
editing.
It has a self-illuminating lamp which comes ON
when the button is pressed and goes OFF when it
is pressed again.

F INSERT buttons

The input signals to be edited when insert editing is
to be conducted are selected by pressing one of
these five buttons.
Each of these buttons has a self-illuminating lamp
which comes ON when the button is pressed and
goes OFF when it is pressed again.

G

IN (A IN), SET and OUT (A OUT) buttons

When the SET button is pressed while the IN (A IN)
or OUT (A OUT) button is held down, the IN (A IN)
or OUT (A OUT) point is registered.
The A IN and A OUT buttons are used during audio
split editing to register audio IN and OUT points that
differ from the corresponding video points.
When an IN (A IN) or OUT (A OUT) point has been
registered, the lamp of the IN (A IN) or OUT (A
OUT) button which has registered that point lights.
When these buttons are pressed after points have
been registered, the IN (A IN) or OUT (A OUT)
point value appears on the counter display. When
the IN (A IN) or OUT (A OUT) button is pressed
together with the RESET button, the registration of
the IN (A IN) or OUT (A OUT) point is cleared.

H TRIM buttons

These buttons are used to make fine adjustments
to the IN (A IN) or OUT (A OUT) point.
By pressing the + or – button while the IN (A IN)
button or OUT (A OUT) button is held down, the
registered edit point can be adjusted in 1-frame
increments. When the + button is pressed, the point
is moved ahead by one frame; conversely, when
the – button is pressed, it is moved back by one
frame.

Parts and their functions

I PREROLL button

This button is used to locate where a transmission
or manual editing starts on the tape.
When it is pressed, the tape travels to the preroll
point and stops.
The preroll time can be set using setup menu No.
000 (P-ROLL TIME).
When the button is pressed while the IN (A IN) or
OUT (A OUT) button is held down, the tape is cued
up to the registered point concerned.
If this button is pressed when no IN point has been
entered, the point where the button was pressed
will automatically be entered as the IN point.
(However, this is only the case if ENA has been
selected as the setup menu No. 313 (AUTO
ENTRY) setting.

J PREVIEW/REVIEW button

PREVIEW:

When the button is pressed after an edit point
has been registered, the tape travels and the
editing can be previewed without actually
performing the editing.
If the button is pressed when no IN point has
been registered, the point where it was pressed
is registered as the IN point, and preview is
executed using this IN point.

REVIEW:

When the button is pressed after a section has
been edited, the section that was just edited is
played back and can be viewed on the recorder’s
monitor.

K AUTO EDIT button

When this button is pressed after the edit points
have been registered, automatic editing is initiated.
If this button is pressed when no IN point has been
entered, automatic editing is initiated with the point
where the button was pressed serving as the IN
point.

L METER (FULL/FINE) selector button

This button is used to select the scale display for
the audio level meter. (See page 12)

FULL mode:

The standard scale (–∞to 0 dB) is selected.

FINE mode:

The scale in 0.5 dB increments is selected.
The 5position indicates the audio reference
level, and each of the dots (O) displayed
indicates a 1 dB scale increment.
The audio reference level can be selected using
setup menu No. 753 (REF LEVEL).

ON

OFF

POWER

DV

DVCPRO

METER

L

R

FULL/FINE

MONITOR SELECT

HEADPHONES

MONITOR MIX

INPUT SELECT

PREVIEW/PREVIEW

AUTO EDIT

PREROLL

VIDEO

CH1

REC

AUDIO

CH2 CH1 CH2

TC

PRESET

MENU SET DIAG

SUPER REC INH

INT TCG

MODE

CONTROL

ON

OFF

UNITY

VAR

PB

COUNTER

RESET

A IN

TRIM

SET

OUTIN

A OUT

CH2CH1INSERT

ASSEM

VIDEO CUE TC

STAND BY

EDIT

REW STOP

PLAY REC

PLAYER

RECORDER

FF

JOG SHTL SLOW

TAPE

EE

ON

REGEN

PRESET

EXIT

OFF

REMOTE

LOCAL

EIKJ FH

G

L

9

Front panel

M MONITOR SELECT (L andR) buttons

These buttons are used to select the audio signals
which are to be output to the MONITOR L and R
connectors.
Each time the L button is pressed, the signal to be
output to the MONITOR L connector is changed in the
following sequence: CH1 5 CH2 5 CUE.
Similarly, each time the R button is pressed, the signal
to be output to the MONITOR R connector is changed
in the following sequence: CH1 5 CH2 5 CUE.
Which signal has now been selected is displayed by
the lighting of the L or R lamps on the level meter
display.
When AUTO has been selected as the setup menu
No. 721 (MONI CH SEL) setting, the display is
switched in tandem with the monitor output. The
channel to which monitor output is to be switched
automatically can be selected using setup menu No.
735 (MON AUTO SEL).

N MONITOR MIX button

This button is used to select the mixed signals which
are to be output to the MONITOR L and R connectors.
Each time the MONITOR SELECT L button is pressed
while this button is held down, the signals to be output
to the MONITOR L connector change in the following
sequence: CH1 + CH2 5 mixing release.
The mixed signals to be output to the MONITOR R
connector are changed in the same way by the
MONITOR SELECT R button.

O Headphone jack and volume control

When stereo headphones are connected to the
headphone jack, the sound during recording, playback
or editing can be monitored using the headphones.
The volume level of the headphone output and
monitor output can be adjusted using the volume
control.
Whether the volume level of the monitor output is to
be coupled to the volume control or not can be
selected using the setup menu item No. 713 (MONI
OUT). (Note that the volume level of the headphones
is coupled at all times.)
When the volume of the monitor output is not coupled,
it is fixed at a set level and is not affected by the
position of the volume control.

Parts and their functions

P Audio recording level control knobs

These knobs are used to adjust the recording level
of the PCM audio signals (CH1, CH2).

Q Audio playback level control knobs

These knobs are used to adjust the playback level
of the PCM audio signals (CH1, CH2).

R Audio level control selector switch

UNITY:

At this position, the audio signals are recorded or
played back at a fixed level regardless of the
positions of the audio level control knobs P and
Q.

VAR:

At this position, the audio signals are recorded or
played back at the level adjusted by the audio
level control knobs P and Q.

S TC PRESET button

This button is used to set the TC or UB value.
When the TC or UB value is to be set, this button is
pressed first to stop the data from advancing. The
set of digits whose display is flashing is then
changed.

T MENU button

When this button is pressed, the setup menus are
displayed on the TV monitor (but only when the
VIDEO OUT 3 connector is used), and the setup
menu numbers appear on the VTR’s display panel.
When it is pressed again, the setup menu settings
are exited, and the original status is restored.

<Note>

By installing the SDI board (AJ-YA755G, available
as an optional accessory) in the VTR, it is possible
to display the setup menus also on a TV monitor
which has been connected to the SDI OUT 3
connector.

U SET button

When this button is pressed, the data which has
been set using the setup menus is entered.
After the data has been entered, the setup menu
settings are exited, and the original status is
restored.
When the internal time code has been set, the data
which has been set is entered.

ON

OFF

POWER

DV

DVCPRO

METER

L

R

FULL/FINE

MONITOR SELECT

HEADPHONES

MONITOR MIX

INPUT SELECT

PREVIEW/PREVIEW

AUTO EDIT

PREROLL

VIDEO

CH1

REC

AUDIO

CH2 CH1 CH2

TC

PRESET

MENU SET DIAG

SUPER REC INH

INT TCG

MODE

CONTROL

ON

OFF

UNITY

VAR

PB

COUNTER

RESET

A IN

TRIM

SET

OUTIN

A OUT

CH2CH1INSERT

ASSEM

VIDEO CUE TC

STAND BY

EDIT

REW STOP

PLAY REC

PLAYER

RECORDER

FF

JOG SHTL SLOW

TAPE

EE

ON

REGEN

PRESET

EXIT

OFF

REMOTE

LOCAL

O N R STU

M

P Q

10

Front panel

V DIAG button

When this button is pressed, the VTR information is
displayed.
When it is pressed again, the original display is
restored.
The VTR information consists of the “WARNING”
information, “HOURS METER” information and
“UMID” information.
Switching between the display of each type of
information is accomplished by pressing the search
button.
Displayed on the “WARNING” screen are details of the
warnings.
Displayed on the “HOURS METER” screen are the
deck’s serial number, power-on time, drum rotation
time, tape travel time, number of times a cassette has
been loaded, number of times the power has been
turned on and off, and so on.
Displayed on the “UMID INFO” screen are details of
the UMID (Unique Material Identifier) information.

W SUPER switch

ON:

The superimposed time code and other information
is output to the VIDEO OUT 3 connector.

<Note>

By installing the SDI board (AJ-YA755G, available
as an optional accessory) in the VTR, the
superimposed information is also output to the SDI
OUT 3 connector.

OFF:

The superimposed information is not output.

X REC INH switch

This switch is used to enable or disable recording on
the cassette tape.

ON:

Recording on the cassette tape is disabled
(inhibited).
In this state, the REC INH lamp lights on the display
panel.

OFF:

Recording on the cassette tape is enabled so long
as the accidental erasure prevention mechanism on
the cassette tape is set to enable recording.

Parts and their functions

Y TCG switch

REGEN:

The internal time code generator is synchronized
with the time code which the time code reader
has read from the tape.
The signal that is to be used for regeneration is
selected using setup menu No. 503 (TCG
REGEN).

PRESET:

The time code generator can be preset on the
operation panel or by remote control.

EXT:

The external time code which is input from the
time code input connector or video signal VITC is
used. Which of the two is to be set is selected
using setup menu No. 505 (EXT TC SEL).

Z MODE switch

<In the stop mode>
TAPE:

The signal which is played back from the tape is
output.

EE:

The input signal selected by the INPUT SELECT
button is output.

<During recording or editing>
TAPE:

The simultaneous playback signals are output.
(The setup menu No.310 (CONFI EDIT) setting
is necessary.)

EE:

The input signal selected by the INPUT SELECT
button is output.

[ CONTROL switch

This switch is set to the REMOTE or LOCAL
position when the VTR is to be controlled by an
external unit using the REMOTE, RS-232C or
PARALLEL connector.

REMOTE:

Set the switch to this position to control the VTR
using a component that has been connected
using the 9-pin REMOTE, RS-232C or
PARALLEL connector.

LOCAL:

Set the switch to this position to control the VTR
using its operation panel.
When the unit is to be controlled with the switch
at this position by a component connected using
the PARALLEL connector, selection can be
made using setup menu No. 211 (LOCAL 25P).

ON

OFF

POWER

DV

DVCPRO

METER

L

R

FULL/FINE

MONITOR SELECT

HEADPHONES

MONITOR MIX

INPUT SELECT

PREVIEW/PREVIEW

AUTO EDIT

PREROLL

VIDEO

CH1

REC

AUDIO

CH2 CH1 CH2

TC

PRESET

MENU SET DIAG

SUPER REC INH

INT TCG

MODE

CONTROL

ON

OFF

UNITY

VAR

PB

COUNTER

RESET

A IN

TRIM

SET

OUTIN

A OUT

CH2CH1INSERT

ASSEM

VIDEO CUE TC

STAND BY

EDIT

REW STOP

PLAY REC

PLAYER

RECORDER

FF

JOG SHTL SLOW

TAPE

EE

ON

REGEN

PRESET

EXIT

OFF

REMOTE

LOCAL

W Y [

V X Z

11

Display panel

1 WIDE lamp

This lamp lights when 16:9 wide-screen information
is being recorded on a tape.
Recording of wide-screen information can be
selected on setup menu No. 645 (WIDE SELECT).
This lights lamps during tape playback when wide­screen information has been recorded on the tape.

2 REMOTE lamp

This lamp lights when the CONTROL switch has
been set to the REMOTE position.

3 INPUT SELECT display area

The characters corresponding to the selected input
signals light. With all input signals except for analog
audio signals, the fact that no signals have been
selected is indicated by a flashing display.

Y PB PR :

Analog component video signals

CMPST :

Analog composite video signals

SDI :

Serial digital video signals (option)

SDTI/1394 :

Compressed digital signals (option)

SG/SG 1/SG 2:

Internal reference signals

ANALOG :

Analog audio signals

AES/EBU :

Digital audio signals

USER SET :

Recording audio signal selection

SDI :

Serial digital audio signals (option)

SDTI/1394 :

Compressed digital signals (option)

SG :

Internal reference signals

AUDIO

VIDEO

Parts and their functions

2 5 74 63 8

CTL

ANALOG

AUDIO

U

AES/EBU

USER SET

SDI

SDTI/1394

SG

INH

SCH

DVCPRO

DVCAM

SERVO

EDIT REC

TC

UB

=

Y PB PR

VIDEO

CMPST

SDI

SDTI/1394

SG 1 2

REMOTE

525

dB

0

-

4

-

8

-

12

-

16

-

20

-

25

-

30

-

L R

dB

0

-

4

-

8

-

12

-

16

-

20

-

25

-

30

-

L R

dB

CUE

-

8

-

12

-

16

-

20

-

25

-

30

-

L R

1

WIDE

4 lamp

This lamp lights when UMID information is present
on the input signal in E-E mode.
This lamp lights during tape playback when UMID
information has been recorded on the tape.

5 SCH lamp

This lamp lights when the SCH phase of the
external synchronized signal (REF VIDEO) is inside
the prescribed range.
At all other times, the lamp is off.

6=lamp

This lamp lights when a cassette tape is inserted
into the VTR.
In the standby OFF mode, this lamp is flashing.

7 SERVO lamp

This lamp lights when the drum servo or capstan
servo locks.

8 Channel condition lamps

These lamps light to indicate the error rate status.
(green 5 white 5 red)

Green:

This lights when the error rates for the video
and audio playback signals are both at
acceptable levels.

White :

This lights when the error rate for the video
or audio playback level has increased.
The playback picture and sound remain
unaffected even while this lamp is lighted.

Red :

This lights when the error rate for the video
or audio playback level has increased to the
extent that correction or interpolation was
performed.

U

12

9 EDIT, EDIT REC, REC and REC INH lamps

EDIT:

This lights when an editing mode has been
selected.

EDIT REC:

This lights when the edit recording mode has
been established.

REC:

This lights when the recording mode has been
established.

REC INH:

This lights in the recording inhibit status (when
the REC INH switch at the bottom front panel is
set to ON or the cassette is in the accidental
erasure prevention status).
In this status, recording and editing are not
possible.
Whether the REC INH lamp is to light or flash
when recording has been inhibited by the
accidental erasure prevention tab on the
cassette tape can be selected using setup menu
No. 114 (REC INH LAMP).

: Tape transport displays

The tape transport status is displayed here.

: Normal playback or recording
: Playback at a speed slower than 1a
: Playback at a speed faster than 1a
: Fast forwarding (FF)
: Playback in the reverse direction at 1a
: Playback in the reverse direction at a speed

slower than 1a

: Playback in the reverse direction at a speed

faster than 1a

: Rewinding (REW)
: Pause/still

; Format displays

The recording format and the format of the tape
inserted in the unit are displayed here.

< Counter display

The tape counter, time code, etc. are displayed
here.
The type of value displayed is indicated by CTL, TC
or UB.

= Level meters

These meters indicate the levels of the CH1, CH2,
and CUE tracks of the PCM audio signals.
During recording or while E-E is selected, the levels
of the audio input signals appear; during playback,
the levels of the audio output signals appear.
Using the METER selector button L, the audio
level display is switched from the FULL mode to the
FINE mode or vice versa. (See page 8)

Parts and their functions

Display panel

CTL

ANALOG

AUDIO

U

AES/EBU

USER SET

SDI

SDTI/1394

SG

INH

SCH

DVCPRO

DVCAM

SERVO

EDIT REC

TC

UB

=

Y PB PR

VIDEO

CMPST

SDI

SDTI/1394

SG 1 2

REMOTE

525

dB

0

-

4

-

8

-

12

-

16

-

20

-

25

-

30

-

L R

dB

0

-

4

-

8

-

12

-

16

-

20

-

25

-

30

-

L R

dB

CUE

-

8

-

12

-

16

-

20

-

25

-

30

-

L R

:

9

;

<=

WIDE

L R

dB

0

-

4

-

8

-

12

-

16

-

20

-

25

-

30

-

L R

Reference level

(–20 dB)

Each of the dots (O) indicates
a 1 dB scale increment.

FULL mode FINE mode

13

Rear panel

1 AC IN socket

Connect one end of the power cord supplied to this
socket and the other end to the power outlet.

2 DIGITAL AUDIO IN and OUT connectors

These are the input and output connectors for
digital audio signals that comply with the AES/EBU
standards.

<Note>

The digital audio signals which are to be input to
these connectors must be synchronized with the
video input signals. Otherwise, noise will be
generated in the audio output signals.

3 ANALOG COMPONENT VIDEO IN connectors

The analog component video signals are input to
these connectors.

4 ANALOG COMPOSITE VIDEO IN connectors

and 75 Ω termination switch

The analog composite video signals are input to
these connectors. A loop-through configuration is
featured for each pair of input connectors.
For termination at this VTR, set the termination
switch to ON.

5 REF VIDEO IN connectors and 75 Ω termination

switch

These are the input connectors of the reference
video signals.
Input a reference signal with color burst.
For termination at this VTR, set the termination
switch to ON.

<Note>

Video and audio output may be disturbed when the
reference video signal is not input, so it is
recommended that a system which inputs the
reference video signal be used.

Parts and their functions

6 Remote control connectors

These connectors make it possible to use two of
these VTRs or to connect this VTR to an external
controller so that the VTR can be operated from an
external component.
Two remote control connectors are provided: one
for IN/OUT use and the other for OUT use only.

IN/OUT:

For connection with an external controller
For connection with deck-to-deck operations

OUT:

For connection with parallel run operations
For loop-through use

<Note>

If connection is to be made to the OUT connector
for deck-to-deck operations where this VTR will
serve as the recorder, which of the two connectors
is to be used can be selected using setup menu No.
212 (MASTER PORT).

7 ENCODER REMOTE connector

An external encoder remote controller is connected
to this connector when the video output signal
settings are to be adjusted from an external
component.

8 ANALOG AUDIO IN connectors

These are the analog audio input connectors.

9 TIME CODE IN connector

This connector is used to record an external time
code onto the tape.

: TIME CODE OUT connector

During playback, the playback time code is output
through this connector.
During recording, the time code generated by the
internal time code generator is output.

; SDI input and output connectors (optional)

At these connectors, it is possible to input and
output digital component audio and video signals
which comply with the SMPTE 259M-C standard by
installing the SDI board (AJ-YA755G, available as
an optional accessory) in the VTR.
Video signals containing superimposed information
can be output through the SDI OUT 3 connector.
Whether the superimposing is to be set ON or OFF
is selected using the SUPER switch W on the front
panel.

<Note>

The digital audio signals which are to be input to
these connectors must be synchronized with the
video input signals. Otherwise, noise will be
generated in the audio output signals.

PUSH PUSH PUSH

AC IN

SIGNAL

GND

AES/EBU ANALOG

CH1/2

IN

Y

VIDEO

VIDEO

OUT

SERVICE ONLY

REMOTE IN/OUT

CH1 CH2AUDIO

IN

ENCODER REMOTE

RS-232C

PARALLEL

REMOTE OUT

IN

REF VIDEO
IN

ON

OFF

P

B

P

R

Y1

2

(WFM)

3

(SUPER)

P

B

P

R

CH1/2
OUT

REMOTE

75Ω

ON

OFF

75Ω

ANALOG

TC
IN

TC
OUT

MON

L

MON

R

CH1 CH2AUDIO

OUT

OPTION 2

OPTION 1

1 92 8 ;64 5 7 :3

SDTI

IN OUT

1

2

SDI

IN OUT

ACTIVE

THROUGH

1

2

3

(SUPER)

14

Rear panel

< Fan

This fan is used to cool down the VTR.
If, for any reason, the fan stops, “E-10” will appear
on the counter display.

= SIGNAL GND terminal

This is connected to the signal ground terminal on
the component connected to this VTR in order to
minimize noise. It is not a safety ground.

> ANALOG COMPONENT VIDEO OUT connectors

The analog component video signals are output
through these connectors.

? ANALOG COMPOSITE VIDEO OUT connectors

The analog composite video signals are output
through these connectors.
The waveform monitor (WFM) signal can be output
from the VIDEO OUT 2 connector.
It can be selected using setup menu No. 00 (WFM
SEL).
Video signals containing superimposed information
can be output through the VIDEO OUT 3 connector.
Whether the superimposing is to be set ON or OFF
is selected using the SUPER switch W on the front
panel.

@ RS-232C connector

A personal computer or other component can be
connected to this connector to operate the VTR.

Parts and their functions

A PARALLEL REMOTE connector

This connector is used when the VTR is to be
operated by an external component.

B ANALOG AUDIO OUT connectors

The analog audio signals are output through these
connectors.

C MONITOR OUT connectors

During playback, the PCM audio signals (CH1/CH2)
or playback signals from the CUE track are output
through these connectors.

<Note>

Noise may appear on the CUE signal at the instant
recording is started.

D SDTI input and output connectors (optional)

When the SDTI board (AJ-YAC930G, optional
accessory) is installed in this VTR, digital data can
be input and output using the SDTI (Serial Data
Transport Interface) format.

IEEE1394 digital input/output connector
(optional)

Use of an digital video interface board (AJ­YAD755G, optional accessory) enables input/output
interfacing of the digital signals with the IEEE1394
standard.

PUSH PUSH PUSH

AC IN

SIGNAL

GND

AES/EBU ANALOG

CH1/2

IN

Y

VIDEO

VIDEO

OUT

SERVICE ONLY

REMOTE IN/OUT

CH1 CH2AUDIO

IN

ENCODER REMOTE

RS-232C

PARALLEL

REMOTE OUT

IN

REF VIDEO
IN

ON

OFF

P

B

P

R

Y1

2

(WFM)

3

(SUPER)

P

B

P

R

CH1/2
OUT

REMOTE

75Ω

ON

OFF

75Ω

ANALOG

TC
IN

TC

OUT

MON

L

MON

R

CH1 CH2AUDIO

OUT

OPTION 2

OPTION 1

< @ A= > ? B DC

SDTI

IN OUT

1

2

SDI

IN OUT

ACTIVE

THROUGH

1

2

3

(SUPER)

15

Source machine:

Set the CONTROL switch on the front panel to REMOTE.

Recorder:

Set the CONTROL switch on the front panel to LOCAL.

Connections

Reference signal

generator

Source machine Recorder

To audio
monitor device

To video
monitor device

To video
monitor device

Analog video signal (component)

Digital audio

Digital video/audio signal
OWhen the SDI board (option) has been

installed.

Remote control signal (9 pin)

To audio
monitor device

ON

OFF

<Note>

Video and audio output may be disturbed when the reference
video signal is not input, so it is recommended that a system
which inputs the reference video signal be used.

AES/EBU ANALOG

CH1/2

AC IN

SIGNAL

GND

IN

CH1/2

OUT

VIDEO
IN

ON

Y

75Ω

OFF

P

B

REF VIDEO
IN

ON

P

75Ω

R

OFF

Y1

VIDEO

OUT

2

P

B

(WFM)

3

P

(SUPER)

R

SERVICE ONLY

REMOTE

REMOTE IN/OUT

REMOTE OUT

ENCODER REMOTE

RS-232C

PARALLEL

ANALOG

PUSH PUSH PUSH

CH1 CH2AUDIO

IN

CH1 CH2AUDIO

OUT

OPTION 1

TC

SDI

IN

IN OUT

1

TC

ACTIVE

OUT

THROUGH

2

3

MON

(SUPER)

L

OPTION 2

SDTI

IN OUT

MON

R

1

2

AC IN

SIGNAL

GND

AES/EBU ANALOG

CH1/2

IN

Y

P

B
CH1/2
OUT

P

R

Y1

P
B

P
R

SERVICE ONLY

REMOTE

VIDEO
IN

REMOTE IN/OUT

ON

75Ω

OFF

REMOTE OUT

REF VIDEO
IN

ENCODER REMOTE

ON

75Ω

OFF

RS-232C

VIDEO

OUT

PARALLEL

2

(WFM)

3

(SUPER)

ANALOG

PUSH PUSH PUSH

CH1 CH2AUDIO

IN

CH1 CH2AUDIO

OUT

OPTION 1

TC

SDI

IN

IN OUT

1

TC

ACTIVE

OUT

THROUGH

2

3

MON

(SUPER)

L

OPTION 2

SDTI

IN OUT

MON

R

1

2

16

Connections with editing controller

Connections

AV monitor

AV monitor

AV monitor

Source machine

Source machine

AV monitor

Recorder

Video monitor
signals

Video monitor

signals

Audio monitor
signals

Audio monitor

signals

Audio monitor

signals

Video monitor

signals

Audio monitor

signals

Video monitor

signals

Remote

Remote

Remote

Video input signals

Video output signals

Video output signals

Audio input signals

Audio output

signals

Audio output signals

Reference signal

Reference signal

Editing controller

AV switcher

Reference signal

generator

To REMOTE IN/OUT
connector

To REMOTE IN/OUT
connector

To REMOTE

IN/OUT

connector

<Notes>

OWhen an editing controller made by CMX is used, support must

be provided at the editing controller side.

OIf the remote signal (9 pin) connection is to be disconnected

from one component and connected to another instead,
recheck the editing controller settings, etc.

OVideo and audio output may be disturbed when the reference

video signal is not input, so it is recommended that a system
which inputs the reference video signal be used.

ON

OFF

METER

FULL/FINE

MONITOR SELECT

HEADPHONES

L

R

POWER

MONITOR MIX

DVCPRO

DV

COUNTER

ASSEM

VIDEO CUE TC

RESET

CH2CH1INSERT

A OUT

A IN

TRIM

INPUT SELECT

VIDEO

CH1

AUDIO

CH2 CH1 CH2

REC

PREVIEW/PREVIEW

AUTO EDIT

PB

SET

PREROLL

OUTIN

SUPER REC INH

TC

PRESET

MENU SET DIAG

UNITY

VAR

ON

OFF

OFF

STAND BY

EDIT

REW STOP

INT TCG

REGEN

PRESET

EXIT

JOG SHTL SLOW

RECORDER

PLAYER

PLAY REC

FF

MODE

CONTROL

TAPEEEON

REMOTE

LOCAL

ON

POWER

OFF

METER

FULL/FINE

L

MONITOR SELECT

HEADPHONES

R

MONITOR MIX

VIDEO

INPUT SELECT

CH1

AUDIO

CH2 CH1 CH2

REC

PREVIEW/PREVIEW

DVCPRO

DV

COUNTER

ASSEM

VIDEO CUE TC

RESET

A OUT

A IN

TRIM

PREROLL

TC

PRESET

UNITY

VAR

MENU SET DIAG

SET

OUTIN

SUPER REC INH
ON

OFF

AUTO EDIT

PB

STAND BY

RECORDER

PLAYER

CH2CH1INSERT

EDIT

PLAY REC

FF

REW STOP

INT TCG

MODE

CONTROL

REGEN

TAPEEEON

REMOTE

PRESET

OFF

LOCAL

EXIT

JOG SHTL SLOW

ON

POWER

OFF

METER

FULL/FINE

L

MONITOR SELECT

R

MONITOR MIX

HEADPHONES

INPUT SELECT

VIDEO

CH1

REC

DV

PREVIEW/PREVIEW

AUTO EDIT

AUDIO

CH2 CH1 CH2

PB

DVCPRO

COUNTER

ASSEM

VIDEO CUE TC

RESET

A IN

TRIM

SET

PREROLL

TC

MENU SET DIAG

PRESET

UNITY

VAR

OUTIN

STAND BY

RECORDER

PLAYER

CH2CH1INSERT

EDIT

PLAY REC

A OUT

FF

REW STOP

INT TCG

MODE

CONTROL

SUPER REC INH

REGEN

ON

TAPEEEON

REMOTE

PRESET

OFF

LOCAL

OFF

EXIT

JOG SHTL SLOW

17

ON

OFF

POWER

DV

DVCPRO

METER

L

R

FULL/FINE

MONITOR SELECT

HEADPHONES

MONITOR MIX

INPUT SELECT

PREVIEW/PREVIEW

AUTO EDIT

PREROLL

VIDEO

CH1

REC

AUDIO

CH2 CH1 CH2

TC

PRESET

MENU SET DIAG

SUPER REC INH

INT TCG

MODE

CONTROL

ON

OFF

UNITY

VAR

PB

COUNTER

RESET

A IN

TRIM

SET

OUTIN

A OUT

CH2CH1INSERT

ASSEM

VIDEO CUE TC

STAND BY

EDIT

REW STOP

PLAY REC

PLAYER

RECORDER

FF

JOG SHTL SLOW

TAPE

EE

ON

REGEN

PRESET

EXIT

OFF

REMOTE

LOCAL

L cassette size

Consumer-use DV and DVCAM cassettes

(Standard DV and DVCAM cassettes, mini DV and
DVCAM cassettes)

O Use a cassette adapter (AJ-CS455P, standard

accessory) when a mini DV or DVCAM cassette is
to be used.
Note that inserting a mini DV or DVCAM cassette
without the use of a cassette adapter will cause
malfunctioning.
Also note that long-duration mini DV cassettes (80
minutes in the standard mode and 120 minutes in
the LP mode) cannot be used.

O It is not possible to play back tapes which have

been recorded in the LP mode.

O When editing material recorded on a consumer-use

DV or DVCAM cassette, first record the material on
a DVCPRO tape or other tape used by VTRs for
broadcast applications.

O The maximum transport speed of a mini DV or

DVCAM cassette tape is 32a.

O The images may be subject to disturbance during

the slow motion playback of consumer-use DV and
DVCAM cassette tapes.

O From the perspective of protecting consumer-use

DV and DVCAM cassette tapes, minimize the
number of times the tapes are cued up at the same
locations as much as possible.

O When consumer-use DV and DVCAM cassette

tapes are used, the maximum time for STILL
TIMER is set to 10 seconds.

O The sampling rate of the audio signals recorded on

a consumer-use DV tape is 48 kHz.
When the AJ-YAD755G 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 SDTI/1394 has been selected for the
input signal.

O During recording on a consumer-use DV tape,

scenes can be recorded with continuity between
frames by exercising control from the controller or
personal computer (when the AJ-YAD755G 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.

It is recommended that tapes bearing the
Panasonic brand be used as the consumer-use DV
tapes.

M cassettes

Tapes capable of up to 66 minutes of recording or
playback

L cassettes

Tapes capable of up to 184 minutes of recording or
playback

O Use AJ-5P92LP tapes which have been

recorded using the DVCPRO (25M) format in a
VTR that supports 184 minutes of DVCPRO
(25M) format recording and playback.

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

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

M cassette size

Tapes

Align the center of the cassette with the center of the
insertion slot, and press it in gently.
The cassette tape will load automatically.

18

Jog mode

Jog/Shuttle

1

Press the search dial so that it remains pressed in.
Check that the JOG lamp has lighted.

Shuttle mode

1

Press the search dial so that it is released from the
pressed-in position.
The SHTL lamp lights, and the shuttle mode is
established.
O Immediately after the power is turned on, turn

the search dial and leave it at the center
position.

3

To transfer the VTR from the jog mode to another
mode, press the button that corresponds to the
mode concerned.

2

Turn the search dial.
The dial’s click-stops are released, and the tape is
played back at the speed (–1a to +1a)
corresponding to the speed at which the dial is
turned.
The maximum speed can be switched using setup
menu No. 323 (JOG FWD MAX) and No. 324 (JOG
REV MAX) settings.
However, noise will occur at all speeds other than
–0.43a to +0.43a.
When the dial is no longer turned, the still picture
mode is established.

3

Turn the search dial.
O When the SHTL lamp among the JOG, SHTL

and SLOW lamps is lighted, the playback picture
speed changes from 0 up to ±32a depending on
the dial position.
This speed can be switched to ±8.4a, ±16a or
±32a using setup menu No. 101 (SHTL MAX).
The dial has a click-stop at the center position
where the still picture mode is established.

O When the SLOW lamp among the JOG, SHTL

and SLOW lamps is lighted, the playback picture
speed changes from –4.1 up to +4.1a
depending on the dial position.
The maximum speed can be switched using
setup menu No. 320 (VAR FWD MAX) and No.
321 (VAR REV MAX) settings. However, noise
will occur at all speeds other than –0.43a to
+0.43a, +0.5a and +0.75a.
The dial has a click-stop at the center position
where the still picture mode is established.

4

To transfer the VTR from the shuttle mode to
another mode, press the STOP button or other
button.

2

Press the SHTL/SLOW button and switch to SHTL
or SLOW.

<Note>

The direct search mode in which the VTR is
transferred to the shuttle mode or jog mode by turning
the search dial is set at the factory.
By selecting KEY as the setup menu No. 100
(SEARCH ENA) setting, the VTR can be set to the
mode in which it will not be transferred to the search
mode unless the search button is pressed.

<Notes>

O It is possible to listen to playback audio in the –10

to +10 speed range from the audio monitor output.
(PCM must be selected for the setup menu No. 721
(MONI CH SELECT) setting.)

O The audio playback sound heard in the search

mode contains noise.

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Manual editing

1

Select the editing mode.

ASSEMBLE:

Assemble (frame-to-frame continuity) editing is
performed in this mode.

INSERT:

Insert editing is performed in this mode.

2

Select the channels to be edited.
For insert editing, press the buttons corresponding
to the channels to be edited so that their lamps
light.

3

Press the PLAY button.

4

While monitoring the TV monitor, search the
position (IN point) where the editing is to be
started, and press the PLAY and EDIT buttons
together at this position.

5

Similarly, while monitoring the TV monitor, search
the position (OUT point) where the editing is to be
terminated, and press the PLAY or STOP button at
this position.The unit will change to STOP or PLAY
mode and editing will stop.

Preroll

1

Press the PREROLL button.
The VTR now performs the preroll operation.
O If the edit IN point has been registered, the tape

is rewound from the edit IN point for the period
of time which was set by setup menu No. 000
(P-ROLL TIME), and it then stops.

O If the edit IN point has not been registered, the

tape is rewound from the position where the
button was pressed for the period of time which
was set by setup menu item No.000 (P-ROLL
TIME), and it then stops.

<Notes>

O The time code or CTL must be continuously

recorded on the tape between the edit IN point and
preroll point.

O When the IN point has not been registered, it is

possible to select whether to register the IN point
and proceed with the preroll or proceed with the
preroll without registering the IN point using setup
menu No. 313 (AUTO ENTRY).

20

Automatic editing (deck-to-deck)

1

Set the POWER switch to ON.

2

Use the INPUT SELECT buttons to select the
video and audio input signals.

3

Switch the time counter display to TC, CTL or UB.

4

If the recording levels are to be adjusted using the
level controls, set the audio level control selector
switch to the VAR position.
If the recording levels are to be fixed, set the
switch to the UNITY position.

Audio recording level control knobs

Audio playback level control knobs

5

Set the CONTROL switch to LOCAL.

Switch settings and adjustments

When using the AJ-SD755 as the recorder

1

Set the POWER switch to ON.

2

If the playback levels are to be adjusted using the
level controls, set the audio level control selector
switch to the VAR position.
If the playback levels are to be fixed, set the switch
to the UNITY position.

3

Set the CONTROL switch to REMOTE.

When using the AJ-SD755 as the player

ON

OFF

POWER

DV

DVCPRO

METER

L

R

FULL/FINE

MONITOR SELECT

HEADPHONES

MONITOR MIX

INPUT SELECT

PREVIEW/PREVIEW

AUTO EDIT

PREROLL

VIDEO

CH1

REC

AUDIO

CH2 CH1 CH2

TC

PRESET

MENU SET DIAG

SUPER REC INH

INT TCG

MODE

CONTROL

ON

OFF

UNITY

VAR

PB

COUNTER

RESET

A IN

TRIM

SET

OUTIN

A OUT

CH2CH1INSERT

ASSEM

VIDEO CUE TC

STAND BY

EDIT

REW STOP

PLAY REC

PLAYER

RECORDER

FF

JOG SHTL SLOW

TAPE

EE

ON

REGEN

PRESET

EXIT

OFF

REMOTE

LOCAL

1 34 52

ON

OFF

POWER

DV

DVCPRO

METER

L

R

FULL/FINE

MONITOR SELECT

HEADPHONES

MONITOR MIX

INPUT SELECT

PREVIEW/PREVIEW

AUTO EDIT

PREROLL

VIDEO

CH1

REC

AUDIO

CH2 CH1 CH2

TC

PRESET

MENU SET DIAG

SUPER REC INH

INT TCG

MODE

CONTROL

ON

OFF

UNITY

VAR

PB

COUNTER

RESET

A IN

TRIM

SET

OUTIN

A OUT

CH2CH1INSERT

ASSEM

VIDEO CUE TC

STAND BY

EDIT

REW STOP

PLAY REC

PLAYER

RECORDER

FF

JOG SHTL SLOW

TAPE

EE

ON

REGEN

PRESET

EXIT

OFF

REMOTE

LOCAL

1 2 3

21

Automatic editing (deck-to-deck)

1

Select the editing mode.
For assemble editing, press the ASSEM button.
For insert editing, press the INSERT button.

ASSEM:

This sets the unit to assemble (frame-to-frame
continuity) editing mode.

INSERT:

This sets the unit to insert editing mode.

2

Select the channels to be edited.
With assemble editing, the ASSEM lamp lights.
With insert editing, press the buttons
corresponding to the channels to be edited so that
their lamps light.

3

Select the VTR to be operated.
(Settings for editing using two VTRs)
Press the PLAYER or RECORDER button to select
the VTR which is to be operated.

PLAYER:

Press this button if the player VTR is to be
operated to register the edit points.

RECORDER:

Press this button if the recorder VTR (this unit)
is to be operated to register the edit points.

Selecting the editing mode

1

Locate the edit IN point by performing the jog or
shuttle operation.
Set the tape to the still picture mode at the desired
position.
For a detailed description of the jog and shuttle
operations, refer to page 18.

2

Press the SET button while holding down the IN
button.
The edit IN point is now registered.
The edit IN point value appears on the display
panel.

4

Press the SET button while holding down the OUT
button.
The edit OUT point is now registered.
The edit OUT point value appears on the display
panel.

3

Locate the edit OUT point by performing the jog or
shuttle operation.
Set the tape to the still picture mode at the desired
position.

Registering the edit points

Match frame processing function

When two VTRs are used to perform the editing
operations, there will be a total of 4 edit points: the
IN and OUT points for the player and those for the
recorder. However, the last point is automatically
calculated so only three of the edit points need to be
registered.

ON

OFF

POWER

DV

DVCPRO

METER

L

R

FULL/FINE

MONITOR SELECT

HEADPHONES

MONITOR MIX

INPUT SELECT

PREVIEW/PREVIEW

AUTO EDIT

PREROLL

VIDEO

CH1

REC

AUDIO

CH2 CH1 CH2

TC

PRESET

MENU SET DIAG

SUPER REC INH

INT TCG

MODE

CONTROL

ON

OFF

UNITY

VAR

PB

COUNTER

RESET

A IN

TRIM

SET

OUTIN

A OUT

CH2CH1INSERT

ASSEM

VIDEO CUE TC

STAND BY

EDIT

REW STOP

PLAY REC

PLAYER

RECORDER

FF

JOG SHTL SLOW

TAPE

EE

ON

REGEN

PRESET

EXIT

OFF

REMOTE

LOCAL

1/2 3

ON

OFF

POWER

DV

DVCPRO

METER

L

R

FULL/FINE

MONITOR SELECT

HEADPHONES

MONITOR MIX

INPUT SELECT

PREVIEW/PREVIEW

AUTO EDIT

PREROLL

VIDEO

CH1

REC

AUDIO

CH2 CH1 CH2

TC

PRESET

MENU SET DIAG

SUPER REC INH

INT TCG

MODE

CONTROL

ON

OFF

UNITY

VAR

PB

COUNTER

RESET

A IN

TRIM

SET

OUTIN

A OUT

CH2CH1INSERT

ASSEM

VIDEO CUE TC

STAND BY

EDIT

REW STOP

PLAY REC

PLAYER

RECORDER

FF

JOG SHTL SLOW

TAPE

EE

ON

REGEN

PRESET

EXIT

OFF

REMOTE

LOCAL

2/4 1/3

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Automatic editing (deck-to-deck)

1

Press the IN (or OUT) button to check the edit
point. The value of the registered edit point
appears on the display panel.

2

While holding down the IN (or OUT) button, press
the PREROLL button and check the picture at the
edit point.
The tape is cued up to the edit IN (or OUT) point,
and a still picture of the point appears.
O If STOP has been selected as the setup menu

No. 315 (AFTER CUE-UP) setting or if the
MODE switch has been set to EE, the VTR is
set to the E-E mode.

3

By holding down the IN and OUT buttons at the
same time, check the editing duration.
The duration appears on the display panel.

How to calculate the duration

O When two edit points have been set:

Duration between the two points

O When only one edit point has been set:

Duration between the data which has been
set and the current address

O When no edit points have been set:

Duration of the previously edited section

4

After the edit points have been registered, press
the PREVIEW button.
Regular preview is now conducted.

<Notes>

O If the edit IN point has not been registered, the

position where the PREVIEW button was
pressed is registered as the edit IN point.

O To stop the preview at any time, press the

STOP button.

O When the PREVIEW button is pressed again

after the IN point during the course of a preview,
the preview will start again from the beginning.

O When the edit OUT point is reached, the tape

stops automatically.

Checking and previewing edit points

ON

OFF

POWER

DV

DVCPRO

METER

L

R

FULL/FINE

MONITOR SELECT

HEADPHONES

MONITOR MIX

INPUT SELECT

PREVIEW/PREVIEW

AUTO EDIT

PREROLL

VIDEO

CH1

REC

AUDIO

CH2 CH1 CH2

TC

PRESET

MENU SET DIAG

SUPER REC INH

INT TCG

MODE

CONTROL

ON

OFF

UNITY

VAR

PB

COUNTER

RESET

A IN

TRIM

SET

OUTIN

A OUT

CH2CH1INSERT

ASSEM

VIDEO CUE TC

STAND BY

EDIT

REW STOP

PLAY REC

PLAYER

RECORDER

FF

JOG SHTL SLOW

TAPE

EE

ON

REGEN

PRESET

EXIT

OFF

REMOTE

LOCAL

4 1/32

23

Automatic editing (deck-to-deck)

1

Re-registering an edit point

Locate the new edit point by performing the jog or
shuttle operation, and press the IN (or OUT) button
and SET button at the same time to re-register the
edit point.

2

Modifying an edit point in 1-frame increments
(trimming function)

Press the TRIM button while holding down the IN
(or OUT) button. Each time the + button is
pressed, the point is moved ahead by one frame.
Conversely, each time the – button is pressed, the
point is moved back by one frame.

3

Resetting edit points
O Resetting both an edit IN point and OUT

point

Press the RESET button.
(This takes effect only in the CTL mode.)

O Resetting either an edit IN point or OUT point

Press the RESET button while holding down the
IN (or OUT) button.

<Notes>

O An edit OUT point can be reset even while

editing is in progress.

O In the eject mode, the IN and OUT points are

automatically reset.

Modifying edit points

ON

OFF

POWER

DV

DVCPRO

METER

L

R

FULL/FINE

MONITOR SELECT

HEADPHONES

MONITOR MIX

INPUT SELECT

PREVIEW/PREVIEW

AUTO EDIT

PREROLL

VIDEO

CH1

REC

AUDIO

CH2 CH1 CH2

TC

PRESET

MENU SET DIAG

SUPER REC INH

INT TCG

MODE

CONTROL

ON

OFF

UNITY

VAR

PB

COUNTER

RESET

A IN

TRIM

SET

OUTIN

A OUT

CH2CH1INSERT

ASSEM

VIDEO CUE TC

STAND BY

EDIT

REW STOP

PLAY REC

PLAYER

RECORDER

FF

JOG SHTL SLOW

TAPE

EE

ON

REGEN

PRESET

EXIT

OFF

REMOTE

LOCAL

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2

Upon completion of the editing, press the REVIEW
button.
Review is then started by the recorder side.
O To stop the review at any time, press the STOP

button.

O When the edit OUT point is reached, the tape is

post-rolled, after which it stops.

1

Press the AUTO EDIT button.
Automatic editing is now executed.
O To suspend editing at any time, press the STOP

button.

O When the edit OUT point is reached, the tape is

post-rolled, after which it stops.

Post-rolling

With assemble editing, editing continues for about
2 seconds after the edit OUT point is passed, the
tape is then returned to the OUT point, after which
it stops.
With insert editing, the PLAY mode is established
after the edit OUT point has been passed, the tape
is then returned to the OUT point, after which it
stops.
The post-roll time can be set using setup menu No.
325 (POSTROLL TM).

Retry function

Even when the STOP button has been pressed to
suspend editing, editing can be repeated from the
beginning simply by pressing the AUTO EDIT
button again.

Auto tag function (recorder side)

If, upon completion of editing, the next edit point
has not yet been registered, the previous edit OUT
point is registered as the IN point and editing is
executed when the AUTO EDIT button is pressed.
To release the auto tag mode, press one of the
transport system buttons (such as the PLAY
button).

Registering an OUT point while editing is in
progress

If the SET button is pressed while the OUT button
is being held down when automatic editing is in
progress, the position corresponding to when the
button was pressed is registered as the OUT point
and the editing operation is exited.
Even if the AUTO EDIT button is pressed, the OUT
point is registered and editing is exited in the same
way.

<Note>

The registered points are automatically cleared
after editing has been executed. However, the
previous edit points can be recalled by pressing
the TRIM+ (or TRIM–) button and SET button at
the same time.

Executing and reviewing automatic editing

ON

OFF

POWER

DV

DVCPRO

METER

L

R

FULL/FINE

MONITOR SELECT

HEADPHONES

MONITOR MIX

INPUT SELECT

PREVIEW/PREVIEW

AUTO EDIT

PREROLL

VIDEO

CH1

REC

AUDIO

CH2 CH1 CH2

TC

PRESET

MENU SET DIAG

SUPER REC INH

INT TCG

MODE

CONTROL

ON

OFF

UNITY

VAR

PB

COUNTER

RESET

A IN

TRIM

SET

OUTIN

A OUT

CH2CH1INSERT

ASSEM

VIDEO CUE TC

STAND BY

EDIT

REW STOP

PLAY REC

PLAYER

RECORDER

FF

JOG SHTL SLOW

TAPE

EE

ON

REGEN

PRESET

EXIT

OFF

REMOTE

LOCAL

12

Automatic editing (deck-to-deck)