Panasonic AJ-D92P User Manual

AJ- P

Digital Video Cassette Recorder

Operating Instructions

F1099W

Printed in Japan VQT8368

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.”

Do not insert fingers or any objects into the video cassette holder.

Avoid operating or leaving the unit near strong magnetic fields. Be especially careful of 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 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.

Do not leave a cassette in the recorder 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 recording. Two-way or two-track recordings cannot be made.

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.

Refer any needed servicing to authorized service personnel.

indicates safety information.

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.

WARNING:

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

CAUTION:

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

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.

Replace battery with part No. CR2032 only. Use of another battery may present a risk of fire or explosion. Caution—Battery may explode if mistreated. Do not recharge, disassemble or dispose of in fire.

ATTENTION:

The product you have purchased is powered by a nickel cadmium battery which is recyclable. At the end of it’s useful life, under various state and local laws, it is illegal to dispose of this battery into your municipal waste stream. Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY for information on how to recycle this battery.

Ni-Cd

RBRC

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 AND ANNOYING INTERFERENCE, USE THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES ONLY.

Contents

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

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

System Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Parts and Their Functions . . . . . . . . . . . .6

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

1. Operating area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

2. Status display area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

3. Control area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

4. Time code setting area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Connector panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

1. Audio section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

2. Video section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

3. Power supply and other sections . . . . . . . . . .16

Preparations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Preparing to supply power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

1. When using an AC adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

2. When using a battery pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Preparing the cassette tape . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

1. Concerning tapes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

2. How to insert a cassette tape . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

3. How to eject a cassette tape . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

Preparing to record . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

1. Connecting the equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

2. Setting the video inputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

3. Setting the audio inputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

4. Setting the time data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

Recording operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30

1. Recording using the CAMERA connector . . .30

2. Recording using the VIDEO IN connector . . .31

3. Stopping the recording temporarily . . . . . . . . .31

4. REC REVIEW function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32

5. Auto back function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32

6. Preventing erroneous recording operations . .32

Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33

Preparing for playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33

1. Selecting the sound to be monitored . . . . . . .33

2. Playback in synchronization with the external

signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33

Playback operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34

1. Regular-speed playback and still-picture

playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34

2. Cue playback and review playback . . . . . . . .35

3. Linear 0.3aspeed playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36

4. Variable speed playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36

5. Reading and displaying the time data . . . . . .37

Superimposed Screens . . . . . . . . . . . . .38

Setup (Initial Settings) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40

Setting method using on-screen menus . . . . . . . .40

How to set the time/date . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41

How to return to the factory settings . . . . . . . . . . .41

How to set the user default settings . . . . . . . . . . .42

How to load the user settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42

How to protect the menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43

How to release the menu protection . . . . . . . . . . .43

How to display the DIAG menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44

Setup Menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45

BASIC menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45

OPERATION menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46

INTERFACE menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48

TAPE PROTECT menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48

TIME CODE menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49

VIDEO menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50

AUDIO menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51

WARNING & ALARM menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52

Replacing the Backup Battery . . . . . . . .53

Error Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54

Emergency Eject . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56

Warning System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57

Connector Signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59

CAMERA connector (26-pin) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59

REMOTE connector (9-pin) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59

AUDIO connector (XLR 3-pin) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59

DC IN connector (XLR 4-pin) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59

DC OUT connector (4-pin) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59

Video Head Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60

Condensation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60

Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61

Introduction

The AJ-D92 is a portable video cassette recorder in the DVCPRO series. While featuring the compact size, light weight and low power consumption characteristic of a DVCPRO, the AJ-D92 supports both the DVCPRO and DVCPRO 50 formats.

Needless to say, the DVCPRO series is suitable for a wide spectrum of applications when it is used in combination with an existing video camera. An interactive system enables the unit’s settings to be performed while monitoring the on-screen menus that appear on the TV monitor.

Features

High picture quality

Using tapes in the DVCPRO format, the product of the latest compression technology, the recording rate can be switched between 50 Mbps with higher picture quality and 25 Mbps with longer recording time.

Compact size and light weight

The unit is 11 15/16˝ (303 mm) wide, 5 1/2˝ (139 mm) high and 13 7/16˝ (341 mm) deep, and weighs 12.98 lb (5.9 kg). It is equipped with grips which come in handy when the unit is to be carried.

Long-time recording and playback

When an L size cassette is used, the maximum recording and playback time is 92 minutes in the 50 Mbps mode and 184 minutes°in the 25 Mbps mode.

Both L and M size cassettes supported

This unit employs a front loading mechanism to support the recording or playback of DVCPRO or DVCPRO 50 format size L and M cassette tapes.

Frame-to-frame continuity function

By using the REC button and PAUSE button together—a combination which activates the auto back function—pictures can be joined smoothly with no disturbances.

Safety check function

The status of the video input signals can be checked on the signal level display window by pressing the METER button. This helps to prevent errors in input signal switching operations and mistakes in recording due to a cable disconnection, etc.

REC REVIEW function

The unit comes with a REC REVIEW function: this plays back the section immediately prior to the end of the previous recording, thereby enabling the operator to verify that the signals have been recorded properly.

On-screen menu settings

Detailed function settings tailored to the individual user can be performed on-screen.

Audio level controls featured

The levels of the signals for the four audio channels can be adjusted for recording and playback.

Built-in power supply for phantom microphone

An internal switch can be used to switch the power supply from +12 V to +48 V or vice versa.

Time codes

Incorporated inside the unit is a TCG/TCR (time code generator/time code reader). It is also possible to input time codes from an external source to enable regeneration with an external time code.

9-pin remote control

This unit comes with a 9-pin remote control connector so that the unit can be operated using an optional external remote controller (model AJ-A95).

For AJ-5P92LP cassette tapes recorded using the DVCPRO (25 Mbps) mode, use a VTR supporting DVCPRO (25 Mbps) 184 minute tapes.

System Configuration

Video camera

Microphone

Tape recorder or other unit

Audio input signals a4 channels (CH1 – CH4)

Video output signals a3 channels (composite)

Audio output signals a5 channels

Video monitor

Earphones

Control signal a1 channel

Headphones

Editor

Stereo amplifier

Speakers

Remote controller (AJ-A95)

VTR, FPU or other unit

Component signals Composite signals

Switching Video input signals

VTR or other unit AC adapter (AJ-B75)

AJ-D92

Parts and Their Functions

Front panel

The front panel consists of the following four areas:

1. Operating area

2. Status display area

3. Control area

4. Time code setting area

4. Time code setting area3. Control area

2. Status display area

1. Operating area

RESET

KEY INHIBIT

PAUSE/

STILL

REC

PLAYSTOP

REW

PAGE DOWN MODE SETUP

ON OFF

UNI

VAR

CH 1

Digital Video Cassette Recorder

AJ-

UNI

VAR

CH 2

UNI

VAR

CH 3

UNI

VAR

OFF

CH 4

CASSETTE IN

METER

LIGHT

WARNING

CH4CH3CH2

SHIFT

REC REVIEW

CH1

LEVEL

CH1 CH2 CH3 CH4

POWER

25 50

CTL

-RUN

SET R

-RUN

MENU DATA

EJECT

-cassette

Caution:Do not insert S-cassette or with adaptor

OFF

SET

RESET

KEY INHIBIT

PAUSE/

STILL

REC

PLAYSTOP

REW

PAGE DOWN MODE SETUP

ON OFF

UNI

VAR

CH 1

Digital Video Cassette Recorder

AJ-

UNI

VAR

CH 2

UNI

VAR

CH 3

UNI

VAR

OFF

CH 4

CASSETTE IN

METER

LIGHT

WARNING

CH4CH3CH2

SHIFT

REC REVIEW

CH1

LEVEL

CH1 CH2 CH3 CH4

POWER

25 50

CTL

-RUN

SET R

-RUN

MENU DATA

EJECT

-cassette

Caution:Do not insert S-cassette or with adaptor

OFF

SET

1. Operating area

Parts and Their Functions

POWER ON/OFF switch

This switch is used to turn the unit’s power on and off. When it is set to ON, the signal level display window and status display window are displayed. The unit’s power is turned on and off in tandem with the power of the units (camera and remote controller connected to the CAMERA terminal and DC OUT socket) whose power is supplied from the unit.

Cassette insertion slot

Press the cassette insertion slot cover to open it, and then insert the cassette. After the cassette has been inserted or ejected, the cover must be closed for use.

<Notes>

News gathering cassettes and general-purpose cassettes are inserted into this slot. Do not insert DV cassettes which are designed for general consumer applications.

Open the cassette insertion slot cover before issuing the EJECT command from a remote controller when a controller has been connected. The unit will not respond to the EJECT command if its cover is still closed.

EJECT button

This button is pressed to eject the cassette. When the cassette insertion slot cover is pressed and opened and the EJECT button is pressed, the tape is unloaded, and several seconds later it is automatically ejected.

STOP button

This button is pressed to stop the tape travel. The tape drum continues to rotate even in the stop mode, and the tape remains in close contact with the drum. When the stop mode continues beyond the prescribed period of time, the unit is automatically set to the standby OFF (half-loading) mode in order to protect the tape. The stop mode is established immediately after a cassette has been inserted into the unit. This button functions as the MODE button when performing the on-screen menu setting.

PLAY button and lamp

This button is pressed to commence playback. Recording is commenced when it is pressed together with the REC button. The button’s lamp lights during playback, recording or pause. This button functions as the DATA– button when performing the on-screen menu setting.

REC button and lamp

Recording is commenced when this button is pressed together with the PLAY button. During recording the button’s lamp flashes; during rec-pause it lights. E-E signals can be monitored when the button is pressed in the stop mode. This button functions as the DATA+ button when performing the on-screen menu setting.

RESET

KEY INHIBIT

PAUSE/

STILL

REC

PLAYSTOP

REW

PAGE DOWN MODE SETUP

OFF

UNI

VAR

CH 1

Digital Video Cassette Recorder

AJ-

UNI

VAR

CH 2

UNI

VAR

CH 3

UNI

VAR

OFF

CH 4

CASSETTE IN

METER

LIGHT

WARNING

CH4CH3CH2

SHIFT

REC REVIEW

CH1

LEVEL

CH1 CH2 CH3 CH4

POWER

25 50

CTL

-RUN

SET R

-RUN

MENU DATA

EJECT

-cassette

Caution:Do not insert S-cassette or with adaptor

OFF

SET

Parts and Their Functions

PAUSE/STILL button and lamp

This button is pressed during recording or playback to temporarily stop (pause) the tape. When it is pressed during recording, the tape stops temporarily. Recording is resumed when it is pressed again. When it is pressed during playback, the still picture mode is established. Playback is resumed when it is pressed again. Noise may be heard on the playback pictures: this is normal and not indicative of malfunctioning. The button’s lamp flashes during temporary stop. When it is pressed again, temporary stop is released, and the lamp goes off. The button functions as the SET button when performing the on-screen menu setting.

REW button and lamp

This button is pressed to rewind the tape. When it is pressed after pressing the SEARCH button, the tape will be reviewed at the speed which was set in setup menu item No. 100 and played. When it is pressed after pressing the SEARCH button in the temporary stop (PAUSE/STILL) mode, the reverse linear 0.3aplayback mode is initiated. Noise will appear during linear 0.3aplayback: this is normal and not indicative of malfunctioning. The button’s lamp lights during rewinding, review and reverse linear 0.3aplayback. When the respective operations are completed, the lamp goes off, and the operation concerned is stopped. The button functions as the PAGE button when performing the on-screen menu setting.

FF button and lamp

This button is pressed to fast forward the tape. When it is pressed after pressing the SEARCH button, the tape will be cued at the speed which was set in setup menu item No. 100. When it is pressed after pressing the SEARCH button in the temporary stop (PAUSE/STILL) mode, the forward linear 0.3aplayback mode is initiated. Noise will appear during linear 0.3aplayback: this is normal and not indicative of malfunctioning. The button’s lamp lights during fast forwarding, cue and forward linear 0.3aplayback. When the respective operations are completed, the lamp goes off, and the operation concerned is stopped. The button functions as the MENU-DOWN button when performing the on-screen menu setting.

SEARCH button and lamp

This button is pressed to initiate cue, review, forward linear 0.3aplayback or reverse linear 0.3

playback. When it is pressed before pressing the FF button, the tape is cued; if the REW button is pressed instead of the FF button, the tape is reviewed. The button’s lamp lights during cue or review. When the SEARCH button is pressed during cue, the fast forward mode is established, and when it is pressed during review, the rewind mode is established, and the lamp goes off. When the FF button is pressed after the SEARCH button was pressed in the temporary stop (PAUSE/STILL) mode, the forward linear 0.3

playback mode is established; if the REW button is pressed instead of the FF button, the reverse linear

0.3aplayback mode is established. The button’s lamp flashes during linear 0.3

playback. When the SEARCH button is pressed during linear

0.3aplayback, the temporary stop (PAUSE/STILL) mode is established. The button functions as the MENU-UP button when performing the on-screen menu setting.

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REC REVIEW button

When this button is pressed during REC PAUSE, the operator can monitor whether the portion of the tape immediately before the button was pressed has been recorded properly.

KEY INHIBIT switch

When this is set to ON, all the function buttons except for those which were set using setup menu item No. 000 can no longer be operated. Under the default setting, none of the control buttons except for STOP and EJECT can be operated. When the switch is set to OFF, all the control buttons are operational. When connecting an external controller, set the KEY INHIBIT switch to OFF to enable its use.

RESET

KEY INHIBIT

PAUSE/

STILL

REC

PLAYSTOP

REW

PAGE DOWN MODE SETUP

ON OFF

UNI

VAR

CH 1

Digital Video Cassette Recorder

AJ-

UNI

VAR

CH 2

UNI

VAR

CH 3

UNI

VAR

OFF

CH 4

CASSETTE IN

METER

LIGHT

WARNING

CH4CH3CH2

SHIFT

REC REVIEW

CH1

LEVEL

CH1 CH2 CH3 CH4

POWER

25 50

CTL

-RUN

SET R

-RUN

MENU DATA

EJECT

-cassette

Caution:Do not insert S-cassette or with adaptor

OFF

SET

DF SLAVE TCG WIDE

RF SERVO HUMID SLACK

h minmin

frm

TAPE

BATT

2. Status display area

Remaining tape display

Battery level display

Warning displays

Operating status displays

Time data display

Parts and Their Functions

Status display window

The warning displays, operating status displays, time data displays, remaining tape display and battery level display can be checked in the window.

Warning displays

These indicate operating failures of the unit.

RF: Recording or playback cannot be

performed. Video head clogging or a circuit failure may be to blame.

SERVO: The drum servo and capstan servo

have failed to lock.

HUMID: Condensation has formed. SLACK: A problem has occurred in the tape

wind-up operation.

Operating status displays

These indicate the unit’s operating status.

DF: This indicates that the drop frame mode

is established.

SLAVE: This indicates that the time code is

locked to the external time code.

TCG: This indicates that the time code

generator’s signal is being output.

WIDE: This indicates that the wide mode is

established.

Remaining tape display

This indicates the remaining tape time in segments.

When all 7 segments light up, it means that there is more than 21 minutes of tape remaining. (This can be changed to more than 30 minutes using the setup menu item No. 905.)

When the segment at the “E” (empty) end lights up, it means that 3 minutes of the tape are left. (This can be changed to 5 minutes using setup menu item No. 905.)

When the segment at the “E” (empty) end starts flashing, it means that 2 minutes of the tape are left. (This can be changed to 3 minutes using setup menu item No. 904.) If this happens during recording, the WARNING lamp flashes, and a warning alarm sounds intermittently.

When all 7 segments flash, the WARNING lamp remains lighted and the warning alarm sounds continuously, it means that the tape has come to its end.

<Notes>

The warning alarm is output from the PHONE jack.

The warning alarm can be set using setup menu items No. 902, 903 and 904.

Battery level display

This indicates the remaining battery charge in segments. (See page 18)

When all 7 segments light up, it means that the battery has a full charge.

As the battery continues to discharge, the segments go off one by one in sequence.

When the segment at the “E” (empty) end starts flashing, the WARNING lamp also flashes, and the warning alarm sounds intermittently, it means that the battery will soon be fully discharged.

When all 7 segments flash, the WARNING lamp remains lighted and the warning alarm sounds continuously, it means that the battery is now fully discharged.

<Note>

The warning alarm can be set using setup menu items No. 900 and 901.

RESET button

When this button is pressed, the time data display is reset. When it is pressed in the CTL mode, the display is reset to 00:00:00:00. The time code display is reset to 00:00:00:00. The user’s bit is reset to 00 00 00 00.

DISPLAY switch

This is used to switch what is displayed in the status display window.

CTL: The tape timer (control signal) is displayed. TC: The time code is displayed. UB: The user’s bit is displayed.

What time data is to be displayed is determined in two stages: first by the position selected by the TCG selector switch, and second by the position of the DISPLAY switch.

25 Mbps and 50 Mbps mode lamps

In the 25 Mbps mode, the bottom lamp lights. In the 50 Mbps mode, the top and bottom lamps light.

WARNING lamp

This lights or flashes when the remaining tape time is less than 2 minutes, when the battery had discharged or when a problem with the unit’s operation has been detected.

LIGHT button

Each time this button is pressed, the lighting for the signal level display window and status display window is turned ON or OFF.

METER button

This is used to switch what is displayed in the signal level display window. Normally, the audio level is displayed but when the METER button is pressed, the display switches to the input video signal level. When the button is pressed again, the audio level display is restored. (Even when the input video signal level is displayed, the audio level display will be automatically restored after 5 seconds.)

CASSETTE IN lamp

This lights when the cassette tape has been inserted. It flashes in the standby off (half-loading) mode.

Parts and Their Functions

TCG selector switch position

DISPLAY switch position

Information displayed

SET

TC or CTL Time code

F-RUN or R-RUN

UB User’s bit

CTL CTL

TC Time code

UB User’s bit

RESET

KEY INHIBIT

PAUSE/

STILL

REC

PLAYSTOP

REW

PAGE DOWN MODE SETUP

OFF

UNI

VAR

CH 1

Digital Video Cassette Recorder

AJ-

UNI

VAR

CH 2

UNI

VAR

CH 3

UNI

VAR

OFF

CH 4

CASSETTE IN

METER

LIGHT

WARNING

CH4CH3CH2

SHIFT

REC REVIEW

CH1

LEVEL

CH1 CH2 CH3 CH4

POWER

25 50

CTL

-RUN

SET R

-RUN

MENU DATA

EJECT

-cassette

Caution:Do not insert S-cassette or with adaptor

OFF

SET

SDI

CH CONDI

EMPHASIS

-dB

PB PR

VIDEO

20 20

-dB

3. Control area

Parts and Their Functions

Signal level display window

The audio levels are normally displayed here. However, when the METER button is pressed, the display switches to the input video signal levels. When the METER button is pressed again, the audio level display is restored. When the power is turned on, the audio levels are automatically displayed. In the case of the audio level display, the three CH CONDI (channel condition) segments indicate the playback signal status.

Recording level controls and UNI/VAR switch

These four controls are used to adjust the recording levels of the four audio channel (CH1—CH4) signals while monitoring the audio level display. UNITY or VARIABLE can be selected using the UNI/VAR switch for the recording level of each control. UNI: The input signals are recorded with their

levels unchanged. The levels cannot be adjusted using the controls.

VAR: The signals are recorded at the levels

adjusted by the controls.

PB LEVEL controls

These four controls are used to adjust the playback output levels of the four audio channel (CH1—CH4) signals.

<Note>

When the 25M mode has been set, the sound will be recorded and played back as two channels (CH1 and CH2).

CH CONDI

lighting position

Playback signal status

0 or 1 Playback signals have an acceptable quality.

The playback signals have deteriorated in quality slightly but playback is still possible.

The playback signals have deteriorated in quality. When the segment on the left lights frequently, the heads must be cleaned and the unit’s interior inspected.

Channel condition displays

4. Time code setting area

Parts and Their Functions

TCG selector switch

This is used to set the advancing mode of the builtin time code generator. F-RUN: This position is used to advance the time

code continuously regardless of the unit’s operation. Set the switch here when aligning the time code with the actual time or locking the time code with an external signal.

SET: Set the switch to this position when the

time code or user’s bit is to be set.

R-RUN: Set the switch to this position to advance

the time code only during recording. The time code will then be recorded continuously onto the tape where continuity has been ensured between the frames.

SHIFT button

This button causes the setting digit to flash when the time code or user’s bit is to be set. It becomes operational when the TCG selector switch has been set to the SET position.

“+” button

This is used to increase by 1 the figure for the setting digit when the time code or user’s bit is to be set.

“–” button

This is used to decrease by 1 the figure for the setting digit when the time code or user’s bit is to be set.

MENU switch

This is set to SET when performing settings using the on-screen menu items. For normal operation, keep it at the OFF position.

RESET

KEY INHIBIT

PAUSE/

STILL

REC

PLAYSTOP

REW

PAGE DOWN MODE SETUP

ON OFF

UNI

VAR

CH 1

Digital Video Cassette Recorder

AJ-

UNI

VAR

CH 2

UNI

VAR

CH 3

UNI

VAR

OFF

CH 4

CASSETTE IN

METER

LIGHT

WARNING

CH4CH3CH2

SHIFT

REC REVIEW

CH1

LEVEL

CH1 CH2 CH3 CH4

POWER

25 50

CTL

-RUN

SET

-RUN

MENU DATA

EJECT

-cassette

Caution:Do not insert S-cassette or with adaptor

OFF

SET

Parts and Their Functions

Connector panel

The connector panel consists of the following three sections:

1. Audio section

2. Video section

3. Power supply and other sections

1. Audio section

3. Power supply and other sections

2. Video section

HEADPHONES

EARPHONE

VIDEO IN

REMOTE

DC OUT

... 12V 200mA

SUPER IMPOSE

OFF

PHONE LEVEL

PHONE SELECT

IN OUT

VIDEO

OUT

VIDEO

OUT

AUDIO

OUT

CH1·2

CH1

BREAKER

DC IN

A U D

O O

U T

CAMERA

DC ... 12V 3A

COMPO-

NENT

MIC POWER

OFF

CAM LINE

-60

+4dB

CH2

MIC POWER

OFF

CAM LINE

-60

+4dB

CH3

MIC POWER

OFF

CAM LINE

-60

+4dB

CH4

MIC POWER

OFF

CAM LINE

-60

+4dB

COMPOSITE

CH3·4

CH 1 CH 2 CH 3 CH 4

PUSH PUSH PUSH PUSH

HEADPHONES

EARPHONE

VIDEO IN

REMOTE

DC OUT

... 12V 200mA

SUPER IMPOSE

OFF

PHONE LEVEL

PHONE SELECT

IN OUT

VIDEO

OUT

VIDEO

OUT

AUDIO

OUT

CH1·2

CH1

BREAKER

DC IN

A U D

O O

U T

CAMERA

DC ... 12V 3A

COMPO-

NENT

MIC POWER

OFF

CAM LINE

-60

+4dB

CH2

MIC POWER

OFF

CAM LINE

-60

+4dB

CH3

MIC POWER

OFF

CAM LINE

-60

+4dB

CH4

MIC POWER

OFF

CAM LINE

-60

+4dB

COMPOSITE

CH3·4

CH 1 CH 2 CH 3 CH 4

PUSH PUSH PUSH PUSH

HEADPHONES

EARPHONE

VIDEO IN

REMOTE

DC OUT

... 12V 200mA

SUPER IMPOSE

OFF

PHONE LEVEL

PHONE SELECT

IN OUT

VIDEO

OUT

VIDEO

OUT

AUDIO

OUT

CH1·2

CH1

BREAKER

DC IN

A U D

O O

U T

CAMERA

DC ... 12V 3A

COMPO-

NENT

MIC POWER

OFF

CAM LINE

-60

+4dB

CH2

MIC POWER

OFF

CAM LINE

-60

+4dB

CH3

MIC POWER

OFF

CAM LINE

-60

+4dB

CH4

MIC POWER

OFF

CAM LINE

-60

+4dB

COMPOSITE

CH3·4

CH 1 CH 2 CH 3 CH 4

PUSH PUSH PUSH PUSH

1. Audio section

Parts and Their Functions

HEADPHONES jack

When a pair of stereo headphones (with an 8-ohm impedance) are connected to this jack, the sound of the recording or playback and the warning alarms can be monitored through the headphones. The sound to be monitored is set using the PHONE SELECT switch.

EARPHONE jack

When earphones or a pair of stereo headphones equipped with a mini plug are connected to this jack, the sound of the recording or playback and the warning alarms can be monitored through the earphones. The sound to be monitored is set using the PHONE SELECT switch.

PHONE LEVEL control

This control is used to adjust the volume of the sound which is output from the HEADPHONES jack or EARPHONE jack.

PHONE SELECT switch

This is used to select the sound to be monitored at the HEADPHONES jack or EARPHONE jack.

CH1/2: Sound of CH1 and CH2 CH3/4: Sound of CH3 and CH4

AUDIO OUT connectors (PHONO)

The audio signals to be monitored are output through these connectors. Whether PCM sound or CUE sound is to be set as the audio output during playback can selected using setup menu item No.

705. When PCM is selected, one of six kinds of channel outputs can be selected using setup menu item No.

731.

MIC POWER switches

These turn the power (+48V) for the phantom microphones ON or OFF. (The power can be switched to +12V using an internal switch. For further details, consult your dealer.)

Audio input selector switches

These are used to switch the audio inputs of the four audio channels (CH1—CH4) individually. CAM: Sound which is input from the CAMERA

connector.

LINE: Sound which is input from the AUDIO IN

connectors.

Audio input level switches

These are used to switch the input level to –60 dBu or +4 dBu to match the level of the sound which is input from the AUDIO IN connectors. When the switches have been set to the –60 dBu position, the setting can be changed to –40 dBu using an internal switch. (For further details, consult your dealer.)

AUDIO IN connectors (XLR 3-pin)

These are used to connect a microphone or external device, and they enable the audio signals of up to four channels to be input.

AUDIO OUT connectors (XLR 3-pin)

These are used to connect an external device, and they enable the audio signals of up to four channels to be output.

HEADPHONES

EARPHONE

VIDEO IN

REMOTE

DC OUT

... 12V 200mA

SUPER IMPOSE

OFF

PHONE LEVEL

PHONE SELECT

IN OUT

VIDEO

OUT

VIDEO

OUT

AUDIO

OUT

CH1·2

CH1

BREAKER

DC IN

A U D

O O

U T

CAMERA

DC ... 12V 3A

COMPO-

NENT

MIC POWER

OFF

CAM LINE

-60

+4dB

CH2

MIC POWER

OFF

CAM LINE

-60

+4dB

CH3

MIC POWER

OFF

CAM LINE

-60

+4dB

CH4

MIC POWER

OFF

CAM LINE

-60

+4dB

COMPOSITE

CH3·4

CH 1 CH 2 CH 3 CH 4

PUSH PUSH PUSH PUSH

2. Video section

Parts and Their Functions

CAMERA connector (26-pin)

This is used to connect a camera equipped with a multi connector. It enables video signals, audio signals, control signals and other signals to be sent to and from the camera. Power can also be supplied to the camera from the unit. When the video input selector switch is set to the CAMERA position, the camera’s video signals are input to the unit.

Video input selector switch

This is used to select the input video signals.

VIDEO IN:

Composite video signals from the device which has been connected to the VIDEO IN connector.

CAMERA:

Component video signals or composite video signals from the camera which has been connected to the CAMERA connector.

CAMERA input signal selector switch

This is used to select the input video signals from the CAMERA connector 1.

COMPONENT:

Component video signals from the camera

COMPOSITE:

Composite video signals from the camera

VIDEO IN connector (BNC)

The composite video signals are supplied to this connector. When the video input selector switch is set to the VIDEO IN position, the video signals from the device connected to the VIDEO IN connector are input to the unit.

<Note>

When the unit is in the playback mode, supply standard signals to this connector. The playback output signals will then be synchronized with the input signals.

VIDEO OUT 1, 2 connectors (BNC)

The composite video signals are output from these connectors. When the SUPER IMPOSE switch is set to the ON position, the VTR’s operating status or time code will be superimposed onto the video signals which are output from the VIDEO OUT 2 connector.

SUPER IMPOSE switch

When this is set to ON, the VTR’s operating status or time code will be superimposed onto the video signals which are output from the VIDEO OUT 2 connector.

TC IN connector (BNC)

This connector is used for recording an external time code onto the tape.

TC OUT connector (BNC)

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

VIDEO OUT connector (PHONO)

The composite video signals for monitoring purposes are output from this connector.

<Note>

The setup for the VIDEO IN and OUT connectors and CAMERA connector can be processed using the setup menu item No. 608 and 609 settings. (See page 50)

HEADPHONES

EARPHONE

VIDEO IN

REMOTE

DC OUT

... 12V 200mA

SUPER IMPOSE

OFF

PHONE LEVEL

PHONE SELECT

IN OUT

VIDEO

OUT

VIDEO

OUT

AUDIO

OUT

CH1·2

CH1

BREAKER

DC IN

A U D

O O

U T

CAMERA

DC ... 12V 3A

COMPO-

NENT

MIC POWER

OFF

CAM LINE

-60

+4dB

CH2

MIC POWER

OFF

CAM LINE

-60

+4dB

CH3

MIC POWER

OFF

CAM LINE

-60

+4dB

CH4

MIC POWER

OFF

CAM LINE

-60

+4dB

COMPOSITE

CH3·4

CH 1 CH 2 CH 3 CH 4

PUSH PUSH PUSH PUSH

3. Power supply and other sections

Parts and Their Functions

REMOTE connector (9-pin)

When the dedicated external remote controller (AJA95: optional accessory) is connected to this connector, the unit can be operated from this external controller.

<Note>

This connector conforms to the RS-422A interface standard but it does not support any editing commands. This unit does not have a phase-synchronizing function so that when it is used as a simple source VTR for editing applications, the phase synchronization of the source VTR (player) should be set to OFF for use.

DC OUT socket

This is the DC 12V output socket. It supplies power to the dedicated external remote controller (AJ-A95). The DC power cable is included with the AJ-A95.

DC IN socket

This is the DC 12V input socket. Use the AC adapter (AJ-B75) available as an optional accessory.

BREAKER button

This shuts off the power when a problem has occurred. As soon as the power is shut off, the BREAKER button pops out. After checking the power connections, equipment connections and battery, push the BREAKER button back in. Power will be supplied if the problem no longer exists. If the power fails to be supplied even after the BREAKER button has been pushed back in, consult your dealer.

Battery compartment

The dedicated battery pack (AU-BP402: optional accessory) is installed inside the compartment.

HEADPHONES

EARPHONE

VIDEO IN

REMOTE

DC OUT

... 12V 200mA

SUPER IMPOSE

OFF

PHONE LEVEL

PHONE SELECT

IN OUT

VIDEO

OUT

VIDEO

OUT

AUDIO

OUT

CH1·2

CH1

BREAKER

DC IN

A U D

O O

U T

CAMERA

DC ... 12V 3A

COMPO-

NENT

MIC POWER

OFF

CAM LINE

-60

+4dB

CH2

MIC POWER

OFF

CAM LINE

-60

+4dB

CH3

MIC POWER

OFF

CAM LINE

-60

+4dB

CH4

MIC POWER

OFF

CAM LINE

-60

+4dB

COMPOSITE

CH3·4

CH 1 CH 2 CH 3 CH 4

PUSH PUSH PUSH PUSH

BATTERY

Preparations

Use the dedicated AC adapter (AJ-B75: optional accessory).

<Notes>

Switch off the unit’s power before using the AC adaptor.

Connect the AC adapter’s power cord last of all.

<Note>

This unit must be placed either on a level surface or upright for use. It may not work properly if placed in any other position.

Flat Upright

1. When using an AC adapter

Connect the AC adapter’s DC cable to the DC IN socket on the unit.

Connect the AC adapter’s power cord, and set its power switch to the ON position.

Set the POWER switch on the unit’s front panel to ON.

Preparing to supply power

DC IN connector

Power switch

AC adapter (AJ-B75)

POWER switch

Preparations

Use the dedicated battery pack (AU-BP402: optional accessory). It is recommended that a spare battery pack be kept on hand.

2. When using a battery pack

Open the cover of the battery compartment.

Cover

Battery pack

Set the POWER switch on the unit’s front panel to ON.

Check the battery level.

The battery level is displayed in the status display window.

Firmly insert the battery pack as far in as it will go.

Connect the plug, and stow any slack cord away inside the compartment.

Close the cover.

Battery level display

This indicates the remaining battery charge in segments.

When all 7 segments light up, it means that the battery has a full charge.

As the battery continues to discharge, the segments go off one by one in sequence.

When the segment at the “E” (empty) end starts flashing, the WARNING lamp also flashes, and the warning alarm sounds intermittently, it means that the battery will soon be fully discharged.

When all 7 segments flash, the WARNING lamp remains lighted and the warning alarm sounds continuously, it means that the battery is now fully discharged.

<Note>

The warning alarm can be set using setup menu items No. 900 and 901.

Battery voltage and segment display

(with AU-BP402)

EBATT F

Over 12.5 V

12.35 V to 12.5 V

12.25 V to 12.35 V

12.2 V to 12.25 V

12.05 V to 12.2 V

11.85 V to 12.05 V

11.4 V to 11.85 V

Plug

Digital Video Cassette Recorder

AJ-

-cassette

Caution:Do not insert S-cassette or with adaptor

Preparations

Preparing the cassette tape

1. Concerning tapes

Align the cassette with the center of the insertion slot, and push it in gently. Once inserted, the cassette tape is loaded automatically.

M size cassette

L size cassette

<Note>

DV tapes bearing either the “ ” or “ ” logo for regular consumer applications cannot be used. Do not insert them into the unit.

Types of tapes and their recording times

M size cassettes

50 Mbps mode

Tapes with a recording/playback length of up to 33 minutes:

25 Mbps mode

Tapes with a recording/playback length of up to 66 minutes:

L size cassettes

50 Mbps mode

Tapes with a recording/playback length of up to 92 minutes:

25 Mbps mode

Tapes with a recording/playback length of up to 184 minutes:

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

For AJ-5P92LP cassette tapes recorded using the DVCPRO (25 Mbps) mode, use a VTR supporting DVCPRO (25 Mbps) 184 minute tapes.

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

Preparations

2. How to insert the cassette tape

Set the unit’s POWER switch to ON.

POWER switch

Status display window

Press the cassette insertion slot cover to open it.

Check that the “HUMID” display is not indicated on the status display window.

<Note>

If “HUMID” is indicated, keep the power on, and wait until the indication is cleared.

Insert the cassette tape, and close the cassette insertion slot cover.

Remaining tape and segment display

E TAPE F

18 to 21 minutes (or over 30 minutes)

15 to 18 minutes (or 25 to 30 minutes)

12 to 15 minutes (or 20 to 25 minutes)

9 to 12 minutes (or 15 to 20 minutes)

6 to 9 minutes (or 10 to 15 minutes)

3 to 6 minutes (or 5 to 10 minutes)

Under 3 minutes (or under 5 minutes)

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Remaining tape display

This indicates the remaining tape time in segments.

When all 7 segments light up, it means that there is more than 21 minutes of tape remaining. (This can be changed to more than 30 minutes using setup menu item No. 905.)

When the segment at the “E” (empty) end lights up, it means that 3 minutes of the tape are left. (This can be changed to 5 minutes using the setup menu item No. 905.)

When the segment at the “E” (empty) end starts flashing, it means that 2 minutes of the tape are left. (This can be changed to 3 minutes using the setup menu item No. 904.) If this happens during recording, the WARNING lamp flashes, and a warning alarm sounds intermittently.

When all 7 segments flash, the WARNING lamp remains lighted and the warning alarm sounds continuously, it means that the tape has come to its end.

<Notes>

The warning alarm is output from the PHONE jack.

The warning alarm can be set using setup menu items No. 902, 903 and 904.

Check the remaining tape.

The remaining tape time is indicated on the status display window.

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