Panasonic AJ-D95DCP User Manual

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AJ- DCP

Digital Video Cassette Recorder

Operating Instructions

F10399W3040

Printed in Japan VQT8017-3

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indicates safety information.

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.

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.

CAUTION:

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

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 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.

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:

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

3883A160

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Contents

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

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

Parts and Their Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

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

Connector areas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Example of Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Tapes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Types of tapes and their recording times . . . . . . 12

Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Turning on the power/inserting a cassette . . . . . 13

Stop mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Pause/recording

(back-space assemble recording) . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Cue/review . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Still-picture playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Linear 0.3a speed playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Variable speed playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Audio channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Time Codes/User’s Bit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Time codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

User’s bit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Setting the time code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Setting the user’s bit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Time code/user’s bit playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Superimposed Screens . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Setup (Initial Settings) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Setting method using on-screen menus . . . . . . . 23

How to return to the factory settings . . . . . . . . . . 23

How to set the user defaults . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

How to load the user defaults . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

How to protect the menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

How to release the menu protection . . . . . . . . . . 26

How to display the DIAG menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Setup Menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

SYSTEM menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

BASIC menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

OPERATION menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

INTERFACE menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

TAPE PROTECT menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

TIME CODE menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

VIDEO menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

AUDIO menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Error Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Emergency Eject . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Video Head Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Condensation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

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Introduction

The AJ-D95DCP is a multi-purpose digital VTR which is capable not only of 525i/50 Mbps recording and playback using 1/4-inch wide compact cassette tapes but of recording and playback onto existing DVCPRO (25 Mbps) cassette tapes as well. This VTR with its high picture quality, which is due to the use of digital compression technology, significantly reduces the deterioration in the quality of both sound and picture accompanying dubbing operations.

Its compact size and light-weight design makes it easy for the unit to be carried around and installed in a rack. A dialogue system enables the unit’s settings to be performed while monitoring the on-screen menus that appear on the TV monitor.

Features

Compact size and lightweight

The unit is 8-7/16˝ (214 mm) wide, 5-1/4˝ (132 mm) high and 16-15/16˝ (430 mm) deep, weighing 17.16 lb (7.8 kg). It comes equipped with grips, which come in handy when the unit is to be carried.

Efficient installation in a rack

The unit’s width is less than one-half of the standard 19 inches, while its height is equivalent to 3U. This means that the unit can be installed in a rack with twice the efficiency of previous units, a feature which makes it economical as well.

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. (using AJ-5P92LP )

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.

AC or DC operation

This unit supports power supplied from both AC 120V and DC 12V sources.

Back-space assemble recording 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.

On-screen menu settings

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

Audio level controls featured

The level of the signals for the two audio channels can be adjusted for recording and playback applications.

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.

Installation of SDI connector enabled

An optional SDI input/output board (model AJ-YA95P) for deriving the maximum from the digital VTR’s features can be installed.

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-A95P).

Encoder remote control

The unit’s 15-pin encoder remote control connector enables adjustments to be made to the analog video output section using an optional external encoder remote controller (model AU-ER65B).

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

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CH1

AUDIO OUT

CH1

CH2

AUDIO MON SELECT

CH 3·4

50Mbps

CH2

REC

INPUT SELECT

OFF

POWER

EJECT

LOCAL

ANALOG

SDI

OFF

REC INHIBIT

REMOTE

PULL

FOR VAR

PLAY

PAUSE/STILL

REC TAPE

SET

DATA

jiMODEMENU UP

DOWNPAGE

REW STOP FF

RESET

COUNTER

WIDE

REMOTE

REC

INH

CH 1 CH 2

dB -30

-25 -20 -16 -12 -8 -4 0

CTL TC UB

HOURS MINUTES SECONDS FRAMES

SERVOSCH

Parts and Their Functions

Front panel

Counter display area

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Front panel

POWER switch

When this switch is pressed, the power is turned on and the counter display area lights; when it is pressed again, the power is turned off.

Cassette insertion slot

Newsgathering cassettes and general-purpose cassettes are inserted into this slot.

<Note>

Do not insert DV cassettes, which are designed for general consumer applications.

EJECT button

When this button is pressed, the tape inside is unloaded and several seconds later it is automatically ejected. If the counter display area is set to the CTL display, the display will be reset.

REC and REC INH lamps REC:

This lamps lights during recording.

REC INH:

This lamp lights when the cassette is set to the accidental erasure prevention status. It also lights when the REC INHIBIT switch Pis at the ON setting. In this status, recording is not possible.

REMOTE lamp

This lamp lights when the REMOTE setting has been selected by the LOCAL/MENU/REMOTE switch =.

WIDE lamp

This lamp lights when the WIDE mode has been selected.

SCH lamp

This lamp lights when the external sync signal subcarrier phase is within the specified range.

SERVO lamp

This lamp lights when the drum servo and capstan servo lock.

Channel condition lamps

One of these lamps lights in accordance with the error rate statuses. (Green

Blue Red)

Green:

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

Blue:

This lamp lights when the error rate for either the video and audio playback signals has deteriorated. A normal playback picture will appear even when this lamp is lighted.

Red:

This lamp lights when either the video or audio playback signals are subject to correction or interpolation.

Level meter

This displays the levels of the audio signals. The level of the input audio signals is displayed during recording and E-E selection; the level of the output audio signals is displayed during playback.

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Cassette insertion and tape travel display lamp

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

: When a tape has been inserted and the

STANDBY ON status has been established

: When a tape has been inserted and the

STANDBY OFF (HALF LOADING) status has been established

: While the tape is traveling, the segment

display moves as the tape travels.

: The “” symbol at the stopped side

flashes when the fan has shut down.

Counter display area

The TC and CTL counts, the on-screen information and other messages are displayed in this area. If DC power is supplied to the unit, the whole display will flash as a warning when the voltage has dropped. When the voltage drops to 10.6V or so, the power will automatically be turned off.

LOCAL/MENU/REMOTE switch

This switch is set when menu settings are to be performed or when the unit is to be controlled from an external source.

LOCAL:

Set here when the unit is to be controlled using the controls on its operation panel.

MENU:

Set here when on-screen menu settings are to be performed.

REMOTE:

Set here when the unit is to be controlled using an external remote controller (model AJ-A95P).

Parts and Their Functions

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INPUT SELECT button and lamp

This button is used to select the input signals. Each time it is pressed, ANALOG and SDI signals are selected alternately.

<Note>

It is not possible to select ANALOG for the video signals and SDI for the audio signals or vice versa: the same setting must be used for both sets of signals.

ANALOG:

This is selected when analog composite video signals and analog audio signals are input. When it is selected, the ANALOG lamp lights. The ANALOG lamp flashes when this setting is selected but no analog composite video signals are input.

SDI:

SDI input signals can be selected when the optional SDI input/output board has been installed. When it is selected, the SDI lamp lights. The SDI lamp flashes when this setting is selected but no SDI signals are input.

Audio signal CH1 and CH2 recording level controls

These controls are used to adjust the recording levels of the CH1 and CH2 audio signals. They use a “pull to vary level” system which means that the levels can be adjusted after they have been pulled up. The default signal levels apply when they are pushed down.

Audio signal CH1 and CH2 playback level controls

These controls are used to adjust the playback levels of the CH1 and CH2 audio signals. They use a “pull to vary level” system which means that the levels can be adjusted after they have been pulled up. The default signal levels apply when they are pushed down.

<Note>

The cue audio signal level cannot be adjusted.

CH3 and CH4 lamp

This lamp lights when TR3/4 is selected as the setup menu item No.711 setting in the 50 Mbps mode. It also lights in the E-E mode when the optional SDI input/output board has been installed, SDI input is selected, and CH3/4 is selected as the setup menu item No.712 setting. (During playback, the lamp is lighted by the No.712 setting.) (See page 37)

50 Mbps lamp

This lamp lights when the 50 Mbps mode has been established.

Headphones jack

When a pair of stereo headphones are connected to this jack, the sound of the recording or playback can be monitored through the headphones.

Volume control

This control is used to adjust the headphone volume.

Audio monitor selector switch

This switch is used to select the audio monitor output and headphone output channels.

CH1:

The CH1 sound is output through both the left and right channels.

ST:

The sound selected by the settings of setup menu items No.708 and No.709 is output.

CH2:

The CH2 sound is output through both the left and right channels.

REW button

This button is pressed to rewind the tape. The playback pictures can be monitored when the TAPE/EE switch Mis set to TAPE. Pressing the REW button while in the search mode (search still, forward search, forward search still, reverse search still) causes operation to switch to reverse search, and reverse playback occurs at the speed selected using setting No. 100 on the setup menu. (See pages 15 and 30.) Pressing the REW button while in the slow mode (slow still, forward slow, forward slow still) causes operation to switch to reverse linear 0.3aplayback. (See page 16.) Noise will appear during linear 0.3aplayback: this is normal and not indicative of malfunctioning.

STOP button

This button is pressed to stop the tape travel. The playback pictures can be monitored when the TAPE/EE switch Mis set to TAPE. 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.

Parts and Their Functions

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Parts and Their Functions

FF button

This button is pressed to fast forward the tape. The playback pictures can be monitored when the TAPE/EE switch Mis set to TAPE. Pressing the FF button while in the search mode (search still, reverse search, reverse search still, forward search still) causes operation to switch to forward search, and fast forward playback occurs at the speed selected using setting No. 100 on the setup menu. (See pages 15 and 30.) Pressing the FF button while in the slow mode (slow still, reverse slow, reverse slow still) causes operation to switch to forward linear 0.3aplayback. (See page 16.) Noise will appear during linear 0.3aplayback: this is normal and not indicative of malfunctioning.

SEARCH button

This button is pressed to switch to the search mode or the slow mode. (See pages 15 and 16.)

PLAY button

This button is pressed to commence playback. Recording is commenced when it is pressed together with the REC button.

PAUSE/STILL button

When this button is pressed during recording, the tape is temporarily stopped. Recording is resumed when it is pressed again. When this button is pressed during playback, the still picture mode is established. Playback is resumed when it is pressed again. Pressing the PAUSE/STILL button during forward or reverse search operation causes the tape to pause (forward or reverse search still). Pressing the button a second time causes forward or reverse search operation to resume. Pressing the PAUSE/STILL button during forward or reverse slow operation causes the tape to pause (forward or reverse slow still). Pressing the button a second time causes forward or reverse slow operation to resume. Linear 0.3aplayback takes place during forward or reverse slow operation. Noise will appear during still and linear 0.3aplayback: this is normal and not indicative of malfunctioning. (See page 16.)

REC button

Recording is commenced when this button is pressed together with the PLAY button. When it is pressed in the stop or eject mode, the input video signals and audio signals can be monitored even when the TAPE/EE switch is set to TAPE. It is also possible to use the button to check the time code generator’s value. (REC CHECK mode) When the STOP button or any other function button is pressed, the REC CHECK mode will be released.

TAPE/EE switch

This switch is used to select the signals to be output in the stop, fast forward or rewind mode.

TAPE:

The signals which are played back from the tape are output.

EE:

The input signals which were selected by the INPUT SELECT button are output.

<Notes>

When REC has been set for setup menu item No.105, the E-E mode will be established in the stop mode regardless of the position of the TAPE/EE switch. (See page 30)

The picture and sound may break up when the position of the switch is changed.

COUNTER button

This button is used to switch the counter display area. Each time it is pressed, the setting is changed in the following sequence: CTL

UB r CTL, etc.

CTL:

The tape timer (control signal) appears on the display.

TC:

The time code appears on the display.

UB:

The user bit appears on the display.

r: The amount of tape remaining is displayed in

1-minute increments. (Example) “r102” = 102 minutes of tape are remaining.

RESET button

When this button is pressed in the CTL mode, the counter display is reset to 00:00:00:00.

REC INHIBIT button

This button is used to allow or inhibit recording onto the cassette tape.

ON:

Recording on the cassette tape is inhibited. The REC INHIBIT lamp on the display lights.

OFF:

Provided that the accidental erasure prevention mechanism on the cassette tape is set to the recording enable position, a recording can be made on the cassette tape.

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CH 1 CH 2AUDIO

OUT

CH 1 CH 2AUDIO

REF VIDEO IN

VIDEO

IN OUT

OFF

75 Ω

TC IN

TC OUT

VIDEO MON OUT

AUDIO MON OUT

ENCODER REMOTE

DC OUT 12V 250mA

AC IN

REMOTE

DC IN

SIGNAL

GND

FUSE 125V 2.5A

Connector areas

Parts and Their Functions

DC OUT socket

This is the DC 12V output connector. It is used to supply power to the external remote controller (model AJ-A95P). The DC power cable is packed with the model AJA95P controller.

Fuse holder

This contains a 2.5A fuse.

AUDIO MONITOR OUT (Lch/Rch) connectors

These are the output connectors for the audio monitor signals. It is possible to select the channel through which the audio monitor signals are to be output using the audio monitor selector switch on the front panel and setup menu item No.708. (See page 36)

Pin No. Signal

1 Ground 2 3 4 +12 V

Pin No. Signal

1 Ground 2 3 4 +12 V

AC IN socket

This is the AC power inlet. The accessory power cord is connected here. Use an AC 120V (±10%) power supply to operate this unit. When the voltage has dropped to an extremely low level, the unit’s power is automatically switched off. It will take several minutes for the unit to be reset even after the supply voltage is restored. In a case like this, set the POWER switch to OFF, wait several minutes, and start up the unit again. AC power takes precedence when both AC and DC power supplies have been connected.

DC IN socket

This is the input connector for the DC 12V power. Use the optional AC adaptor (model AJ-B75). When the voltage has dropped to around 10.6V, the unit’s power is automatically switched off. It will take several minutes for the unit to be reset even after the supply voltage is restored. AC power takes precedence when both AC and DC power supplies have been connected.

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Connector area

Parts and Their Functions

Pin No. Signal

1 Frame Ground 2 Transmit A 3 Receive B 4 Receive Common 5 6 Transmit Common 7 Transmit B 8 Receive A 9 Frame Ground

Pin No. Signal

1 2 Set Up 3 C Level 4 Ground 5 +9 V 6 System H 7 SYS. SC. Coarse (2) 8 –9 V

9 Hue 10 Video Level 11 Ret Ground 12 13 14 SYS. SC. Fine 15 SYS. SC. Coarse (1)

Fan motor

This motor drives the fan to cool down the unit.

Grip

Grips are provided on the side panels. However, when the unit is to be operated, lay it flat.

Slot for SDI card (option)

This is the slot for the optional component serial interface board (SDI input/output board: model AJYA95P).

VIDEO MONITOR OUT connector

This is the output connector for the video monitor signals. Superimposed video signals can be output to this connector. Superimposing can be set to ON or OFF by setup menu item No.002. (See page 29)

VIDEO IN and OUT connectors

These are the input connector and output connectors for the analog composite video signals.

AUDIO OUT (CH1/CH2) connectors

These are the output connectors for the analog audio signals.

AUDIO IN (CH1/CH2) connectors

These are the input connectors for the analog audio signals.

REF VIDEO IN connectors and 75 Ω termination switch

These are the input connectors for the reference video signals. Input black burst signals or composite video signals which comply with the RS-170A standard. Set the switch to ON for termination.

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TC IN connector

This is the connector for recording the external time codes on the tape.

TC OUT connector

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

REMOTE CONTROL connector

This unit can be operated from an external source by connecting an optional external remote controller (model AJ-A95P) to this connector.

<Notes>

Set the LOCAL/MENU/REMOTE switch to the REMOTE position.

This complies with the RS-422A interface standard but the functions associated with editing do not work.

ENCODER REMOTE connector

An optional external encoder remote controller (model AU-ER65B) is connected to this connector when the video output signal settings are to be adjusted from an external source.

<Note>

Set setup menu item No.00 to REMOTE. (See page 27)

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CH 1 CH 2AUDIO

OUT

CH 1 CH 2AUDIO

REF VIDEO IN

VIDEO

IN OUT

OFF

75 Ω

TC IN

TC OUT

VIDEO MON OUT

AUDIO MON OUT

ENCODER REMOTE

DC OUT 12V 250mA

AC IN

REMOTE

DC IN

SIGNAL

GND

FUSE 125V 2.5A

Example of Connections

Monitor

Speakers with built-in amplifier

VIDEO MONITOR output

AC cable (packed with unit)

AC 120V or AC adaptor

AJ-B75 (option)

4-pin DC power cable (packed with AJ-B75)

9-pin RS-422A cable (option)

4-pin DC power cable (packed with AJ-A95P)

AJ-D95DC

AJ-A95P

Video input signals and reference video input signals

When signals are to be input simultaneously to the VIDEO IN connectors and REF VIDEO IN connectors, make sure that the respective signals are synchronized. If these signals are not synchronized, the E-E picture may dance, the advance of the time code display may slow down, the response to operations may slow down or some other phenomenon may occur (although the signals will be recorded normally).

In a case like this, a normal picture display can be restored by setting setup menu item No.600 to VF. (See page 35)

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Tapes

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

CH1

AUDIO OUT

CH1

CH2

AUDIO MON SELECT

CH 3·4

50Mbps

CH2

REC

INPUT SELECT

OFF

POWER

EJECT

LOCAL

ANALOG

SDI

OFF

REC INHIBIT

REMOTE

PULL

FOR VAR

PLAY

PAUSE/STILL

REC TAPE

SET

DATA

jiMODEMENU UP

DOWNPAGE

REW STOP FF

RESET

COUNTOR

M size cassette

L size cassette

<Notes>

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

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

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Stop mode

CH1

AUDIO OUT

CH1

CH2

AUDIO MON SELECT

CH 3·4

50Mbps

CH2

REC

INPUT SELECT

OFF

POWER

EJECT

LOCAL

ANALOG

SDI

OFF

REC INHIBIT

REMOTE

PULL

FOR VAR

PLAY

PAUSE/STILL

REC TAPE

SET

DATA

jiMODEMENU UP

DOWNPAGE

REW STOP FF

RESET

COUNTER

CH1

AUDIO OUT

CH1

CH2

AUDIO MON SELECT

CH 3·4

50Mbps

CH2

REC

INPUT SELECT

OFF

POWER

EJECT

LOCAL

ANALOG

SDI

OFF

REC INHIBIT

REMOTE

PULL

FOR VAR

PLAY

PAUSE/STILL

REC TAPE

SET

DATA

jiMODEMENU UP

DOWNPAGE

REW STOP FF

RESET

COUNTER

Operations

At times when, for instance, the same part of the same tape is repeatedly used, the cumulative standby time in the same position will be increased. In order to protect the tape, make the standby time in the same position as short as possible.

1 2

Turn on the power.

The stop mode is established when the STOP button is pressed.

The stop lamp lights, and the tape stops traveling.

In order to protect the tape, the tape protection mode is established after the time set in setup menu item No.400 “STILL TIMER” has elapsed. (See page 32) When the STOP, REW, FF or PLAY button is pressed, the corresponding mode is established.

Insert the cassette tape.

Insert the cassette tape at the designated position without forcing it in any way.

Check that the STOP lamp has lighted.

When the tape is inserted, the cylinder starts rotating automatically, the tape is loaded, and the stop mode is established.

<Note>

The STOP button flashes when no reference video input signals are supplied if ON has been selected as the setup menu item No.104 setting. (See page 30)

Before proceeding to operate the unit, check that it has been connected properly. This unit must be placed on a level surface before any attempt is made to operate it.

Turning on the power/inserting the cassette

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Operations

<Notes>

It is not possible to select ANALOG for the video input signals and SDI for the audio input signals or vice versa— the same setting must be used for both sets of signals.

The input signals cannot be recorded properly if a recording inhibit signal is recorded with them.

Check that the SERVO lamp remains lighted during recording. The pictures played back will be disturbed if the lamp is flashing or off.

When PB has been selected as the setup menu item No.105 setting, it will take two to three seconds for recording to commence after the REC and PLAY buttons have been pressed. (See page

30) Set this menu item to REC to start the recording faster. However, with REC set for this item, it takes longer for the image to appear during playback after the PLAY button is pressed.

Recording

Use the setup menu item No.007 to select recording in either the 50 Mbps mode or 25 Mbps mode.

(See page 29)

Press the PAUSE/STILL button while the cassette tape is being played.

Press the REC button to set the unit to the REC PAUSE mode.

The monitor screen display now switches to the E-E picture. If the setup menu item No. 110 “AUTO BACK” is set to “REC-P” or “ALL,” the tape is rewound two to three seconds from the position at which the PAUSE/STILL button was pressed. (See page 31.)

Set the accidental erasure prevention tab on the cassette to the “recording enable” position, and insert the tape.

1. Selecting the input video and audio signals

1) Connect the signals that are to be recorded.

2) Select the video and audio input signals using the INPUT SELECT button on the front panel.

2. Adjusting the audio levels

Adjust the audio input signal levels. The audio signals are recorded at the appropriate level when the audio recording level controls are in the pushed-in position.

Press the PLAY button while holding down the REC button.

The REC and PLAY lamps light, and recording commences.

If the setup menu item No. 110 “AUTO BACK” is set to “ALL,” the tape is first rewound two to three seconds from the position at which the REC and PLAY buttons were pressed, advanced, and then recording starts from the point at which the REC and PLAY buttons were pressed. This ensures that there are no gaps between recorded sections. (See page 31.)

To stop recording, press the STOP button.

Recording now stops and the unit is set to the stop mode.

Press the STOP button to set the unit to the stop mode.

Pause/recording

(with back-space assemble recording)

Press the PAUSE/STILL button to start recording.

The tape travels to the position where the PAUSE/STILL button was pressed in step

, and

recording commences.

<Notes>

The E-E picture now appears on the screen.

Recording with back-space assemble recording from the 50 Mbps mode to the 25 Mbps mode and vice versa is not possible.

Press the PAUSE/STILL button to pause recording.

If the setup menu item No. 110 “AUTO BACK” is set to “REC-P” or “ALL,” the tape is rewound two to three seconds from the position at which the PAUSE/STILL button was pressed and then pauses.

Repeat steps 3and 4above to add recorded sections with no gaps in between.

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Operations

Cue/review

Pressing the FF button or REW button while in the search mode (search still, forward search, reverse search, forward search still, reverse search still) causes fast forward or reverse playback to occur at the speed selected using setting No. 100 on the setup menu. (See page 30.) Also, pressing the SEARCH button while in the fast forward or reverse rewind causes the speed to be reduced to the speed selected using setting No. 100 on the setup menu and fast forward or reverse playback to occur. Pressing the PAUSE/STILL button during fast forward or reverse playback causes the tape to pause. Pressing the button a second time causes fast forward or reverse playback to resume.

Still-picture playback

Press the PAUSE/STILL button during playback. To restore regular playback, press the PAUSE/STILL button again.

<Notes>

No sound can be heard during still-picture playback.

Noise may appear on the still picture.

Playback

Insert the cassette tape.

Press the PLAY button.

Regular playback now commences.

To end playback, press the STOP button.

The unit is now set to the stop mode.

<Notes>

Check that the SERVO lamp remains lighted during playback. The playback pictures will be disturbed if the lamp is flashing or off.

Select the 50 Mbps mode or 25 Mbps mode— whichever corresponds to the recording mode of the tape— for the setup menu item No.007 setting. The recording mode can be identified and the playback mode can be switched automatically by selecting AUTO as the setup menu item No.008 setting. (See page 29) However, in this case, it may take some moments for the mode to be identified.

The pictures may be disturbed when playback starts.

Next VTR operation

VTR

operating mode

Button pressed

SEARCH Search still

FF or REW Fast forward or rewind

Play or stop

PLAY Play

STOP Stop

All modes

PLAY or STOP Play or stop

Forward search (fast forward playback)

Fast forward

PLAY or STOP Play or stop

Reverse search (reverse playback)

Rewind

PAUSE/STILL, SEARCH or FF

Forward search (fast forward playback)

REW

Reverse search (reverse playback)

Forward search still

PAUSE/STILL, SEARCH or REW

Reverse search (reverse playback)

Forward search (fast forward playback)

Reverse search still

PLAY or STOP Play or stop

Forward search (fast forward playback)

REW

Reverse search (reverse playback)

Search still

SEARCH Fast forward

REW

Reverse search (reverse playback)

PAUSE/STILL Forward search still

Forward search (fast forward playback)

SEARCH Rewind

Forward search (fast forward playback)

PAUSE/STILL Reverse search still

Reverse search (reverse playback)

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Operations

Linear 0.3aaspeed playback

Pressing the SEARCH button when in play pause status causes the mode to switch to slow still. In this status, pressing the FF button or REW button causes operation to switch to linear 0.3aplayback. Pressing the PAUSE/STILL button during linear 0.3

playback causes the tape to pause. Pressing the PAUSE/STILL button a second time causes linear 0.3aplayback to resume.

<Note>

Noise appears during linear 0.3aspeed playback.

When the optional AJ-A95P remote controller is connected to the REMOTE connector, variable speed playback is enabled by operating the search dial on the AJ-A95P.

<Notes>

Noise appears on the screen during playback at any tape speed except the normal tape speed (1a).

During variable speed playback, the sound recorded on the analog cue track is played back.

Variable speed playback

(When AJ-A95P is connected)

Next VTR operation

VTR

operating mode

Button pressed

PAUSE/STILL Play pausePlay

PLAY Play

STOP Stop

All modes

STOP FF

Fast forward

STOP

REW

Rewind

All modes

PAUSE/STILL or PLAY

Play

SEARCH Slow still

Play pause

PLAY Play

FF Forward slowSlow still

REW Reverse slow

PAUSE/STILL, SEARCH or FF

Forward slow

REW Reverse slow

Forward slow still

PAUSE/STILL, SEARCH or REW

Reverse slow

FF Forward slow

Reverse slow still

REW Reverse slow

SEARCH or PAUSE/STILL

Forward slow still

Forward slow

FF Forward slow

SEARCH or PAUSE/STILL

Reverse slow still

Reverse slow

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Operations

Audio channels

The DVCPRO (25 Mbps) format has 2 audio channels whereas the DVCPRO 50 (50 Mbps) format has 4 audio channels. However, this unit uses only two of the channels provided with the DVCPRO 50 (50 Mbps) format.

The settings for setup menu items No.711 and 712 are used to select recording or playback in the 50 Mbps or 25 Mbps mode. (See page 37)

50 Mbps mode

25 Mbps mode

$ Analog signal input

Audio recording track on tape

Input channel

Recording

CH1CH1

CH2CH2

CH3

CH4

$ Serial digital multiplex signal input (SDI: option)

(Setup menu item No.712 setting: CH1/CH2)

Audio recording track on tape

Input channel

Recording

CH1CH1

CH2CH2

No sound recorded.CH3

No sound recorded.CH4

CH3

CH4

(Setup menu item No.712 setting: CH3/CH4)

Audio recording track on tape

Input channel

Recording

CH1CH3

CH2CH4

No sound recorded.CH1

No sound recorded.CH2

CH3

CH4

$ Analog signal input

Audio recording track on tape

Input channel

Recording

CH1CH1

CH2CH2

$ Serial digital multiplex signal input (SDI: option)

(Setup menu item No.712 setting: CH1/CH2)

Audio recording track on tape

Input channel

Recording

CH1CH1

CH2CH2

No sound recorded.CH3

No sound recorded.CH4

(Setup menu item No.712 setting: CH3/CH4)

Audio recording track on tape

Input channel

Recording

CH1CH3

CH2CH4

No sound recorded.CH1

No sound recorded.CH2

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CH1CH1

CH2CH2

CH3

CH4

CH1CH3

CH2CH4

Operations

50 Mbps mode

25 Mbps mode

$ Analog signal output

(Setup menu item No.711 setting: TR1/TR2)

Output channel

Audio recording track on tape

Playback

CH1CH1

CH2CH2

No sound played back.

CH3

No sound played back.

CH4

(Setup menu item No.711 setting: TR3/TR4)

Output channel

Audio recording track on tape

Playback

No sound played back.

CH1

No sound played back.

CH2

Output channel

Audio recording track on tape

Playback

No sound played back.

CH3

No sound played back.

CH4

$ Serial digital multiplex signal output (SDI: option)

(Setup menu item No.711 setting: TR1/TR2)

CH1CH3

CH2CH4

CH3

CH4

Output channel

Audio recording track on tape

Playback

No sound played back.

CH1

No sound played back.

CH2

(Setup menu item No.711 setting: TR3/TR4)

CH1CH1

CH2CH2

CH3

CH4

$ Analog signal output

Output channel

Audio recording track on tape

Playback

CH1CH1

CH2CH2

Output channel

Audio recording track on tape

Playback

$ Serial digital multiplex signal output (SDI: option)

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Time Codes/User’s Bit

Time codes

Time codes are used to indicate the absolute position of the tape in hour, minute, second and frame increments: the time code signals generated by the time code generator (time code signal generator) are recorded on the tape and read by the time code reader (time code signal reader).

Time codes are written into the sub-code area (data area) on the helical track. This enables the VTR’s playback to be read out from the stop mode through slow-motion playback to highspeed playback. The time code value appears on the display or is superimposed onto the screen.

TCR 00 : 07 : 04 : 24

Hours Minutes Seconds Frames

User’s bit

Among the time code signals, the user’s bit refers to the 32-bit (8-digit) information frame that is released to the user. It can be used to record the operator number or any other information.

The alphanumerics which can be used for the user’s bit are numbers 0 through 9 and letters A, B, C, D, E and F.

Setting the time code

<Notes>

The current time code value is displayed as the default.

The display is reset to 00:00:00:00 if the RESET button is pressed when TC PRESET is set.

The time code cannot be used unless setup menu item No.504 “TC MODE” is set to “P-REC” or “PFREE.” (See page 33)

When the MODE button (SEARCH button) is pressed without the SET button having been pressed upon completion of the settings, the time code setting is canceled, and operation returns to the regular menu screen.

Set the VTR to the menu mode.

(Set the LOCAL/MENU/REMOTE switch to the MENU position.)

Select setup menu item No.505 “TC PRESET.”

(See page 33)

The first digit flashes when the DATA+ button (PAUSE/STILL button) or DATA– button (PLAY button) is pressed.

The digit whose value is to be changed is moved and flashes when the MENU-UP button (FF button) or MENU-DOWN button (STOP button) is pressed.

Change the value using the DATA+ button (PAUSE/STILL button) or DATA– button (PLAY button).

Upon completion of the settings, press the SET button (REC button).

Operation now returns to the regular menu screen.

Set the LOCAL/MENU/REMOTE switch to the LOCAL or REMOTE position.

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<Notes>

The colon between the seconds and frames changes to a period when a drop frame time code has been read.

When the time code signal is missing, it is automatically interpolated by the CTL signal. The following appears on the display.

T R 00 : 07 : 04 : 24

An asterisk ( ) appears when the time code signal is missing. (For superimposing only)

The colon between the seconds and frames changes to a period when a drop frame is read.

Time Codes/User’s Bit

Setting the user’s bit

Set the VTR to the menu mode.

(Set the LOCAL/MENU/REMOTE switch to the MENU position.)

Select setup menu item No.506 “UB PRESET.” (See page 33)

Now follow the same procedure as for setting the time code.

Time code/user’s bit playback

Set the VTR to the stop mode.

Set to TC or UB using the COUNTER button.

TC: The time code appears on the display. UB: The user’s bit appears on the display.

If the time code cannot be read, it is interpolated using the CTL signal.

Press the PLAY button.

Playback is now commenced, and the time code appears on the display. When “ON” has been selected as the setup menu item No.002 setting, the time code will be superimposed onto the video signals from the MONITOR OUT connector. (See page 29)

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Display position

The position of the superimposed display characters can be changed by setting setup menu items No.004 “CHARA H-POS” and No.005 “CHARA V-POS.” (See page 29)

Superimposed Screens

<Notes>

When the PAGE button and DATA+ button or DATA– button are pressed, the counter display appears temporarily on the TV monitor while these buttons are held down to enable the setting to be checked. Even while the PAGE button is pressed, the settings can be performed using the DATA+ button or DATA– button while the actual status is checked.

When the unit’s MONITOR OUT connectors have been connected to a TV monitor, the control signals, time codes, etc. can be displayed as abbreviations on the TV monitor screen. This display can be set to ON or OFF by setting setup menu item No.002. (See page 29)

Display characters

The background of the superimposed display characters can be changed by setting setup menu item No.006 “CHARA TYPE.” (See page 29)

TCR

: : :

TV monitor

TTCCRR

:: :: ::

TV monitor

TCR

: : :

TV monitor

TCR

: : :

TV monitor

TCR

: : :

TV monitor

Abbreviations CTL (control signal) TCR (playback value of time code) UBR (playback value of user’s bit) REMAIN (remaining tape)

No display

: Normally, no display.

P: Flashes when the DC

supply voltage has dropped.

S: Flashes in “FAN STOP”

status.

L: Flashes in “LOW RF”

status.

N: Flashes in “NO RF”

status.

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<Notes>

When the beginning or end of the tape has been detected in the VTR operation mode, “BOT (beginning of tape)” or “EOT (end of tape)” is displayed at the beginning of the line.

Examples of what is displayed:

EOT STOP

(stop mode at end of tape)

BOT STANDBY OFF

(standby mode at beginning of tape)

In the T&S&R mode, one of the following error displays appears on the third line (line with the amount of remaining tape).

[FAN STOP]:

This appears when the cooling fan has stopped. When this happens, “E-10” and the counter value appear alternately on the front panel’s counter display area.

[NO RF]:

This appears when a blank section has been detected on the tape. “E-09” appears on the front panel’s counter display area.

[SERVO NOT LOCKED]:

This appears when the servo is not locked. “E-00” appears on the front panel’s counter display area.

[LOW RF]:

This appears when there is no head output. “E-01” appears on the front panel’s counter display area.

[HIGH ERROR RATE]:

This appears when the error rate has deteriorated (when the channel condition appears in red). “E-02” appears on the front panel’s counter display area.

Operation modes

The details to be displayed on the screen can be selected by setting setup menu item No.003

“DISPLAY SEL.” (See page 29)

“TIME”: Counter value “T&STA”: Counter value, VTR operation mode “T&R”: Counter value, amount of remaining tape “T&S&R”: Counter value, VTR operation mode,

amount of remaining tape

Superimposed Screens

Counter value

TIME mode

TCR

: : :

TV monitor

Counter value

T&STA mode

TCR

: : :

STOP

TV monitor

VTR operation mode

Counter value

T&S&R mode

TCR

: : :

STOP

REMAIN

MIN

TV monitor

VTR operation mode

Counter value

T&R mode

TCR

: : :

REMAIN MIN

TV monitor

Amount of remaining tape

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Setup (Initial Settings)

The unit’s main settings can be performed and checked using the on-screen menus which are displayed on the video monitor connected to the unit. It is also possible to perform and check the settings using the item numbers and setting numbers which appear on the front panel’s display area. A user setting memory is provided. The desired settings can be stored in this memory in advance for use during operation.

Setting method using on-screen menus

Set the LOCAL/MENU/REMOTE switch to the MENU position.

The unit is now set to the menu setting mode, and the menu screen appears on the video monitor.

Press the MENU-UP button or MENU-DOWN button to move the cursor (

) to the menu

item whose setting is to be changed.

The page can be scrolled up or down by pressing the MENU-UP button or MENU-DOWN button while holding down the PAGE button.

<Note>

Pressing the MODE button while setup menu item No. 622 (SET UP 25) or setup menu item No. 623 (SET UP 50) is selected displays a submenu.

While in this status, steps

4, 5

and 6can be

performed. To return to the item menu, press the MODE button while holding down the PAGE button.

Press the DATA+ button or DATA– button to change the setting.

Set the LOCAL/MENU/REMOTE switch to the LOCAL or REMOTE position.

This completes the menu settings.

Press the SET button to enter the setting.

To change more than one menu item, repeat steps 4, 5 and 6 for each item.

<Note>

The setting can be canceled by pressing the MODE button. When other items are to be changed without the setting having been entered, press the MODE button and then proceed with steps 4, 5 and 6.

Press the MENU-UP button or MENU-DOWN button to move the cursor (

) to the menu

whose settings are to be changed.

Press the MODE button to set each item in turn.

To return to the menu screen, press the MODE button while holding down the PAGE button.

In the menu setting mode, the REW, STOP, FF, SEARCH, PLAY, PAUSE/STILL and REC function buttons serve as the PAGE, MENU DOWN, MENU UP, MODE, DATA–, DATA+ and SET buttons.

SET–UP MENU MAIN

NO.00

00 SYSTEM 000 BASIC 100 OPERATION 200 INTERFACE 400 TAPE PROTECT 500 TIME CODE 600 VIDEO 700 AUDIO

Set the LOCAL/MENU/REMOTE switch to the MENU position.

The unit is now set to the menu setting mode, and the menu screen appears on the video monitor.

Press the RESET button.

The unit is set to the default setting mode, and the default setting screen appears on the video monitor.

How to return to the factory settings

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Setup (Initial Settings)

SET–UP MENU <LOAD>

NO FACTORY (ALL) FACTORY (NOT SYSTEM) USER (ALL) USER (NOT SYSTEM)

Press the MENU-UP button or MENU-DOWN button to move the cursor to FACTORY (ALL), and press the SET button.

If this operation is performed with the cursor moved to FACTORY (NOT SYSTEM) instead, all the factory settings except for the SYSTEM menu settings will be restored.

If this operation is performed with the cursor moved to NO, the factory settings are not restored, and operation is returned to the menu screen.

Press the MENU-UP button or MENU-DOWN button to move the cursor to USER (ALL), and press the SET button.

If this operation is performed with the cursor moved to USER (NOT SYSTEM) instead, all the settings except for the SYSTEM menu settings will be updated.

If this operation is performed with the cursor moved to NO, the settings are not updated, and operation is returned to the menu screen.

Set the LOCAL/MENU/REMOTE switch to the LOCAL or REMOTE position.

This completes the menu settings.

Set the LOCAL/MENU/REMOTE switch to the LOCAL or REMOTE position.

This completes the menu settings.

SET–UP MENU <SAVE>

NO USER (ALL) USER (NOT SYSTEM)

Press the MENU-UP button or MENU-DOWN button to move the cursor to the SAVE position, and press the SET button.

The unit is set to the SAVE mode, and the save screen appears on the video monitor.

SAVE OK?

NO YES

The screen for checking the SAVE operation appears. Press the MENU-UP button or MENU-DOWN button to move the cursor to the YES position, and press the SET button.

The settings are now saved in the memory.

How to set the user defaults

Set the LOCAL/MENU/REMOTE switch to the MENU position.

The unit is now set to the menu setting mode, and the menu screen appears on the video monitor.

Perform steps 2through

of “Setting

method using on-screen menus,” and change the items to the desired settings.

(See page 23)

Press the RESET button.

The unit is set to the default setting mode, and the default setting screen appears on the video monitor.

SELECT MODE

0 ESCAPE 1 LOAD 2 SAVE 3 PROTECT

Press the MENU-UP button or MENU-DOWN button to move the cursor to the LOAD position, and press the SET button.

The unit is set to the LOAD mode, and the load screen appears on the video monitor.

SELECT MODE

0 ESCAPE 1 LOAD 2 SAVE 3 PROTECT

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How to load the user defaults

Set the LOCAL/MENU/REMOTE switch to the MENU position.

The unit is now set to the menu setting mode, and the menu screen appears on the video monitor.

Press the RESET button.

The unit is set to the default setting mode, and the default setting screen appears on the video monitor.

Press the MENU-UP button or MENU-DOWN button to move the cursor to the LOAD position, and press the SET button.

The unit is set to the LOAD mode, and the load screen appears on the video monitor.

SELECT MODE

0 ESCAPE 1 LOAD 2 SAVE 3 PROTECT

SET–UP MENU <LOAD>

NO FACTORY (ALL) FACTORY (NOT SYSTEM) USER (ALL) USER (NOT SYSTEM)

Press the MENU-UP button or MENU-DOWN button to move the cursor to USER (ALL), and press the SET button.

If this operation is performed with the cursor moved to USER (NOT SYSTEM) instead, operation will be performed on the basis of all the user settings saved in the memory except for the SYSTEM menu settings.

If this operation is performed with the cursor moved to NO, no change is made to the user settings saved in the memory, and operation is returned to the menu screen.

Set the LOCAL/MENU/REMOTE switch to the LOCAL or REMOTE position.

This completes the menu settings.

How to protect the menus

Set the LOCAL/MENU/REMOTE switch to the MENU position.

The unit is now set to the menu setting mode, and the menu screen appears on the video monitor.

Opening the setup menu can be prevented even when the LOCAL/MENU/REMOTE switch on the front panel is set to the MENU position by setting the unit to the menu protect mode.

Press the RESET button.

The unit is set to the default setting mode, and the default setting screen appears on the video monitor.

SELECT MODE

0 ESCAPE 1 LOAD 2 SAVE 3 PROTECT

MENU PROTECT OK?

NO YES

Press the MENU-UP button or MENU-DOWN button to move the cursor to the YES position, and press the SET button.

The menu screen is now displayed.

Setup (Initial Settings)

Press the MENU-UP button or MENU-DOWN button to move the cursor to the PROTECT position, and press the SET button.

The unit is set to the menu protect setting mode, and a screen for checking whether to protect the menus appears on the video monitor.

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Press the MENU-UP button or MENU-DOWN button to move the cursor to the NO position, and press the SET button.

The menu protection is now released.

Set the LOCAL/MENU/REMOTE switch to the LOCAL or REMOTE position.

The unit is set to the menu protect mode. When the LOCAL/MENU/REMOTE switch is set to the MENU position, the menu setting mode is not established, and “MENU PROTECTED” appears on the video monitor screen.

<Note>

If the LOCAL/MENU/REMOTE switch is set to the MENU position while holding down the COUNTER button on the front panel, the menu setting mode will be established and the regular menu settings can be performed even in the menu protect mode.

Perform steps

2 through 7 of “Setting method

using on-screen menus.” (See page 23)

Setup (Initial Settings)

Set the LOCAL/MENU/REMOTE switch to the MENU position while holding down the COUNTER button on the front panel.

The unit is set to the menu setting mode, and the menu screen appears on the video monitor.

MENU PROTECT OK?

NO YES

Perform steps 2and 3of “How to protect the menus.” and a screen for checking whether to

protect the menus appears on the video monitor.

How to display the DIAG menu

Set the LOCAL/MENU/REMOTE switch to the MENU position while holding down the EJECT button.

The unit is set to the diagnosis display mode, and “HOURS METER” appears on the video monitor.

Any item with “r” can be reset when servicing is performed.

DIAG–MENU HOURS METER Ser H00 OPERATION 00000H H01 DRUM RUN 00000H H02 TAPE RUN 00000H H03 THREADING 00000T H11 DRUM RUN r 00000H H12 TAPE RUN r 00000H H13 THREADING r 00000T

While the hour meters are displayed, press the MENU-UP button or MENU-DOWN button while holding down the PAGE button.

The deck’s serial number and software version are displayed on the video monitor.

When the MENU-UP button or MENU-DOWN button is pressed again while holding down the PAGE button, operation returns to the hour meter display.

DIAG–MENU VERSION <NTSC> FRONT 1.

IF 1. - - . AV-SYSCON 1. - - . DV 1. - - . CYLINDER 1. - - . REEL 1. - - .

Set the LOCAL/MENU/REMOTE switch to the LOCAL or REMOTE position.

Operation now returns to the normal mode.

This unit has a function for displaying hour meters, software version and the deck’s serial number on the video monitor.

How to release the menu protection

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SYSTEM menu

Item Setting

No.

Superimposed

display

No.

Superimposed

display

Description of setting

00 ENCODER SEL

0000 0001

REMOTE

LOCAL

For setting whether the encoder adjustments (for the analog video output signals) are to be performed by the external encoder remote controller or the unit. 0: Adjustments are performed by the external encoder remote controller. 1: Adjustments are performed by the unit.

The underlining indicates the factory setting.

01 VIDEO LEVEL 0000

0128

0255

–128

127

For setting the video level as part of the encoder adjustments performed by the unit. Maximum variation range: ±3 dB

02 SET UP 0000

0128

0255

–128

127

For setting the setup amount as part of the encoder adjustments performed by the unit. Maximum variation range: 10 IRE

03 HUE 0000

0128

0255

–128

127

For setting the hue as part of the encoder adjustments performed by the unit. Maximum variation range: ±25 degrees

04 CHROMA LEVEL 0000

0128

0255

–128

127

For setting the chroma level as part of the encoder adjustments performed by the unit. Maximum variation range: ±3 dB

05 SYSTEM H 0000

0255

–128

127

For setting the horizontal phase as part of the encoder adjustments performed by the unit. Maximum variation range: ±8 µs

07 SC FINE 0000

0255

–128

127

For finely adjusting SC PHASE as part of the encoder adjustments performed by the unit. Maximum variation range: ±45 degrees Together with the SC COARSE adjustment, 360 degrees are covered.

06 SC COARSE 0000

0001 0002 0003

90 180 270

For coarsely adjusting SC COARSE as part of the encoder adjustments performed by the unit. Variation range: 4 positions of 90 degrees each

08 SCH COARSE 0000

0001 0002 0003

90 180 270

For coarsely adjusting SCH. Variation range: 4 positions of 90 degrees each

<Notes>

Item No. 01, 02, 03 and 04 are initialized only when “ALL” is selected for the initialization operation.

The ( ) setting items are not initialized by the regular menu resetting operation.

Setup Menus

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09 SCH FINE 0000

0255

–128

127

For finely adjusting SCH. Maximum variation range: ±45 degrees Together with the SCH COARSE adjustment, 360 degrees are covered.

SYSTEM menu

Item Setting

No.

Superimposed

display

No.

Superimposed

display

Description of setting

10 AV PHASE 0000

0255

–128

127

For adjusting the phase of the audio output to the video output. Variation range: Increments of 20.8 µs

Setup Menus

<Note>

The ( ) setting items are not initialized by the regular menu resetting operation.

20 P.ON LOAD

0000 0001

OFF

This selects whether or not to load the setup menu user default values when the power is turned on. 0: Not loaded 1: Loaded

The underlining indicates the factory setting.

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<Notes>

If the PAGE button and DATA+ button or DATA– button are pressed when the CHARA H-POS or CHARA V-POS item has been set, the counter display appears temporarily while this button is held down to enable the setting to be checked. Even while the PAGE button is pressed, the settings can be performed using the DATA+ button or DATA– button while the actual status is checked.

000 LOCAL ENA

0000 0001 0002

DIS

ST&EJ

ENA

For setting the switches which can be operated on the front panel when the REMOTE/LOCAL switch has been set to REMOTE. 0: None of the switches can be operated. 1: Only the STOP and EJECT switches can be operated. 2: All operations are possible except for the COUNTER button and RESET

button.

001 TAPE TIMER

0000 0001

±12h

24h

For setting the CTL counter to the 12-hour or 24-hour display system. 0: 12-hour display system 1: 24-hour display system

002 SUPER

0000 0001

OFF

For setting whether to display the time code, etc. onto the video monitor output by superimposing it. 0: Superimposed data is not displayed. 1: Superimposed data is displayed.

003 DISPLAY SEL

0000 0001 0002 0003

TIME

T&STA

T&R

T&S&R

For setting what is to be displayed by superimposing onto the video monitor output. 0: Only the time is displayed. 1: The time and operation status are displayed. 2: The time and amount of remaining tape are displayed. 3: The time, operation status and amount of remaining tape are displayed.

004 CHARA H-POS 0000

0004

0008

For setting the character position in the horizontal direction for the superimposed display.

005 CHARA V-POS 0000

0022

006 CHARA TYPE

0000 0001

WHITE

W/OUT

For setting the type of superimposed display and menu display. 0: White characters are displayed on a black background. 1: White characters with black borders are displayed.

007 SYS FORMAT

0000 0001

50M 25M

For setting the unit’s recording and playback format. 0: 50 Mbps mode 1: 25 Mbps mode

008 PB FORMAT

0000

0001

MANUAL

AUTO

For setting the format during tape playback. 0: Setting is based on the setting selected for menu item No.007 (SYS

FORMAT).

1: Setting is based on the format recorded on the tape.

BASIC menu

Item Setting

No.

Superimposed

display

No.

Superimposed

display

Description of setting

The underlining indicates the factory setting.

Setup Menus

For setting the character position in the vertical direction for the superimposed display. A setting from 0 to 18 is valid in the T&S&R mode (3-line display). A setting from 0 to 20 is valid in the T&STA mode or T&R mode (2-line display).

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100 SEARCH SPEED

0000 0001

X4.1 X8.4

For setting the speed at which the tape is to be decelerated when the search switch on the front panel has been pressed. 0: 4.1anormal tape speed 1: 8.4anormal tape speed

101 SHTL MAX

0000 0001 0002

X8.4

X16 X32

For setting the maximum speed in the shuttle mode when the external controller connected to the 9-pin remote connector is used. 0: 8.4anormal tape speed 1: 16anormal tape speed 2: 32anormal tape speed

103 AUDIO MUTE

0000 0001

OFF

For setting the status until the audio signals are output when the unit has been transferred from the stop mode or search mode to play mode. (This item functions only with PCM audio signals.) 0: It takes a shorter time until the audio signals are output. 1: The audio signals are stabilized before they are output.

104 REF ALARM

0000 0001

OFF

For setting whether a warning is to be displayed when the reference video signal has not been connected. 0: No warning is displayed. 1: A warning is displayed (the stop button flashes when there is a warning).

105 STOP MODE

0000

0001

REC

For setting the mode of the digital circuit in the stop mode. 0: The digital circuit is set to the REC system. It takes a shorter time for

operation to transfer to the REC mode. In this case, the E-E mode is established regardless of the position of the TAPE/EE switch.

1: The digital circuit is set to the PB system. It takes a shorter time for

operation to transfer to the playback mode.

106 HUMID OPE

0000 0001

OFF

For setting whether to ignore condensation when it has formed and continue with operation. 0: Unit does not continue to operate when condensation has formed. 1: Unit continues to operate when condensation has formed in which case it

cannot be guaranteed that the unit will operate normally.

<Note>

Due to the possibility that the tape may be damaged, this item should normally be set to 0 (no operation).

107 WIDE MODE

0000 0001

WIDE

NORMAL

For setting whether to perform recording in the wide mode. 0: Recording is performed in the wide mode. 1: Recording is performed in the 4:3 normal mode.

108 AUTO REW

0000 0001

OFF

For setting whether to automatically rewind the tape to the beginning when the tape end has been detected by a recording, playback or search operation. 0: The tape is not rewound. 1: The tape is rewound to its beginning.

102 FF. REW MAX

0000 0001 0002

X16 X32 X60

For setting the maximum fast forward and rewind speed. 0: 16anormal tape speed 1: 32anormal tape speed 2: 60anormal tape speed

<Note>

When the 50M mode has been selected as the menu item No.007 (SYS FORMAT) setting, the tape will run at 32athe normal tape speed even if 60ahas been selected.

OPERATION menu

Item Setting

No.

Superimposed

display

No.

Superimposed

display

Description of setting

The underlining indicates the factory setting.

Setup Menus

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111 AFTER CUE-UP

0000 0001

STOP STILL

For setting the status after cue-up. 0: For stopping the tape in the stop mode. 1: For stopping the tape in the still mode.

115 EJECT EE SEL

0000 0001

BLACK

For selecting the video output and audio output while the tape was being ejected when the TAPE/EE switch has been set to TAPE. 0: The E-E picture and E-E sound are output. 1: The E-E picture and E-E sound are muted.

112 CAP LOCK

0000 0001

2F 4F

For setting the capstan lock mode. 0: Capstan locks at 2F. 1: Capstan locks at 4F.

OPERATION menu

Item Setting

No.

Superimposed

display

No.

Superimposed

display

Description of setting

The underlining indicates the factory setting.

200 ID SEL

0000 0001

OTHER

DVCPRO

For setting the ID information to be returned to the controller. 0: 20 25H is returned. 1: The DVCPRO unit’s own ID (F0 33H) is returned.

INTERFACE menu

Item Setting

No.

Superimposed

display

No.

Superimposed

display

Description of setting

The underlining indicates the factory setting.

Setup Menus

110 AUTO BACK

0000 0001

0002

OFF

REC-P

ALL

For setting the operating method in the no-gap mode. (Specifies whether or not to use the AUTO BACK function, which rewinds the tape for a few seconds to eliminate gaps and distortion between segments.) 0: No AUTO BACK function. 1: Auto back is performed when switching to the REC PAUSE mode, after

which the unit remains in REC PAUSE status. (When PAUSE is cancelled, the tape is advanced and then recording starts.)

2: In addition to the functions of setting 0001 “REC-P,” AUTO BACK is

performed when switching to the REC PLAY mode, immediately after which the tape is advanced and recording starts.

113 BATTERY SEL

0000 0001 0002

NiCd-12 NiCd-13 NiCd-14

For setting the type of battery. 0: 12V battery 1: 13V battery 2: 14V battery

114 FRZ MODE SEL

0000 0001

DIS

STBOFF

For selecting the output picture in the STANDBY OFF (HALF LOADING) mode when the TAPE/EE switch has been set to TAPE. 0: The output picture is muted. 1: The playback picture is frozen for output as soon as the STANDBY OFF

(HALF LOADING) mode is established.

109 MEMORY STOP

0000 0001

OFF

For setting whether to stop the tape when the CTL counter reading becomes zero during fast forwarding or rewinding. (This item functions only in the CTL mode.) 0: The tape is not stopped. 1: The tape is stopped.

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400 STILL TIMER 0000

0001 0002 0003 0004 0005 0006 0007 0008

0.5S 5S

10S 20S 30S 40S

50S 1min 2min

For setting the time taken until the tape protection mode is established when the unit has been left standing in the stop or still mode. (Unit: S = seconds, min = minutes)

401 SRC PROTECT

0000 0001

STEP

HALF

For setting the tape protection mode operation when the unit has been left standing in the still mode. 0: STEP FWD 1: STANDBY OFF (HALF LOADING)

<Note>

When STEP FWD has been selected, the unit is automatically transferred to the STANDBY OFF (HALF LOADING) mode when the total length of time it has been left standing in the still mode reaches 30 minutes.

403 STOP PROTECT

0000 0001

STEP

HALF

For setting the tape protection mode operation when the unit has been left standing in the stop mode. 0: STEP FWD 1: STANDBY OFF (HALF LOADING)

<Note>

When STEP FWD has been selected, the unit is automatically transferred to the STANDBY OFF (HALF LOADING) mode when the total length of time it has been left standing in the stop mode reaches 30 minutes.

402 DRUM STDBY

0000 0001

OFF

For setting the drum operation in the STANDBY OFF (HALF LOADING) mode. 0: The drum rotation is stopped. 1: The drum rotation is continued.

TAPE PROTECT menu

Item Setting

No.

Superimposed

display

No.

Superimposed

display

Description of setting

The underlining indicates the factory setting.

Setup Menus

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500 VITC BLANK

0000 0001

BLANK

THRU

For setting whether the VITC signal is to be output to the composite video output. 0: VITC signal is not output. 1: VITC signal is output.

505 TC PRESET For setting the time code value when P-REC or P-FREE has been selected

as the TCG mode setting by the menu item No.504 (TC MODE). After the + or – button is pressed, select the digit to be changed using the UP or DOWN button, and then change the value using the + or – button again.

506 UB PRESET For setting the user’s bit value when P-REC or P-FREE has been selected

508 PHASE CORR

0000

0001

OFF

For setting whether to control the phase compensation of the linear time code which is generated by the TCG. 0: No phase correction control is exercised.

(LTC phase correction bit: 0)

1: Phase correction control is exercised.

(LTC phase correction bit: 1)

507 BINARY GP

0000 0001

0002 0003 0004 0005

0006 0007

000 001

010 011 100 101

110 111

For setting the usage status of the user’s bit which is generated by the TCG. 0: NOT SPECIFIED (character set is not specified) 1: ISO CHARACTER (8-bit character set complying with the ISO-646 or

ISO-2022 standard) 2: (Undefined) 3: (Undefined) 4: (Undefined) 5: PAGE/LINE

(page/line multiplexing system complying with SMPTE262M standard) 6: (Undefined) 7: (Undefined)

501 VITC POS-1 0000

0006

0010

10L

16L

20L

For setting the position where the VITC signal is to be inserted. (The same line as the one used for VITC POS-2 cannot be set.)

502 VITC POS-2 0000

0008

0010

10L

18L

20L

For setting the position where the VITC signal is to be inserted. (The same line as the one used for VITC POS-1 cannot be set.)

503 TCG REGEN

0000 0001 0002

TC&UB

For setting the signal which is to be regenerated when the time code generator (TCG) is in the regeneration mode. 0: Both the time code and user’s bit are regenerated. 1: Only the time code is regenerated. 2: Only the user’s bit is regenerated.

504 TC MODE

0000 0001 0002 0003

0004

P-REC

P-FREE

I-REG

E-VITC

E-LTC

For setting the TCG mode. 0: The time code is counted up simultaneously with the recording. 1: The time code is counted up irrespective of the VTR mode. 2: The time code is counted up in such a way that it follows on the tape. 3: The mode is synchronized with VITC which is superimposed onto the

video input. 4: The mode is synchronized with LTC in the TC input.

TIME CODE menu

Item Setting

No.

Superimposed

display

No.

Superimposed

display

Description of setting

The underlining indicates the factory setting.

Setup Menus

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509 TCG CF FLAG

0000 0001

OFF

For setting whether to add the CF flag of the TCG to the CF bit (color frame bit) when P-REC or P-FREE has been selected as the TCG mode setting by the menu item No.504 (TC MODE). 0: CF flag is not added. (LTC CF bit: 0) 1: CF flag is added. (LTC CF bit: 1)

510 DF MODE

0000 0001

NDF

For setting the CTL and TCG drop frame mode. 0: Used in the drop frame mode. 1: Used in the non-drop frame mode.

TIME CODE menu

Item Setting

No.

Superimposed

display

No.

Superimposed

display

Description of setting

The underlining indicates the factory setting.

Setup Menus

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600 OUT VSYNC

0000 0001

N-VF

For setting whether to float the vertical sync position of the video output in order to input the video output phase during E-E mode recording. 0: Vertical sync position is not floated. 1: Vertical sync position is floated.

601 V-MUTE SEL

0000 0001

N-MUTE LOW RF

For setting whether to mute the video signals when LOW RF or NO RF has occurred during playback. 0: The video signals are not muted (the picture is frozen). 1: The video signal picture is muted (the screen goes blank).

602 CC (F1) BLANK

0000 0001

BLANK

THRU

For setting ON or OFF for the closed caption signals in field No.1. 0: Signals are forcibly blanked. 1: Signals are not blanked.

603 CC (F2) BLANK

0000 0001

BLANK

THRU

For setting ON or OFF for the closed caption signals in field No.2. 0: Signals are forcibly blanked. 1: Signals are not blanked.

604 FREEZE SEL

0000 0001 0002

FIELD1 FIELD2

FRAME

For setting the freeze mode of still pictures. 0: Field freeze (field No.1) 1: Field freeze (field No.2) 2: Frame freeze

606 INPUT C KILL

0000 0001

B/W

AUTO

For setting the color killer processing for the video input signals. 0: The video signals are forcibly set to the black-and-white mode. 1: The video signals are processed automatically.

622 SETUP 25 For setting 7.5% setup processing to be performed on input and output

signals in the 25 Mbps mode. (The 00 and 01 settings on the submenu can be displayed by pressing the MODE button.)

607 IN FRM DET

0000 0001

FORCED

AUTO

For setting frame detection processing during input. 0: Frame detection is performed all the time. 1: Frame detection is prohibited when non-standard color signals are input.

00 CMPST IN

0000 0001

THRU

CUT

This selects the 7.5% setup processing for the input composite signal. 0: The signal is recorded in its original form. 1: The signal is recorded with the 7.5% setup removed.

01 CMPST OUT

0000 0001

THRU

ADD

This selects the 7.5% setup processing for the output composite signal. 0: The signal is output in its original form. 1: The signal is output with the 7.5% setup added.

623 SETUP 50 For setting 7.5% setup processing to be performed on input and output

signals in the 50 Mbps mode. (The 00 and 01 settings on the submenu can be displayed by pressing the MODE button.)

00 CMPST IN

0000 0001

THRU

CUT

This selects the 7.5% setup processing for the input composite signal. 0: The signal is recorded in its original form. 1: The signal is recorded with the 7.5% setup removed.

01 CMPST OUT

0000 0001

THRU

ADD

This selects the 7.5% setup processing for the output composite signal. 0: The signal is output in its original form. 1: The signal is output with the 7.5% setup added.

605 EDH

0000 0001

OFF

For setting whether to superimpose EDH onto the serial output. (This function works when the optional SDI input/output board has been installed. When it has not been installed, “N/A” is displayed, and the function does not work.) 0: EDH is not superimposed. 1: EDH is superimposed.

VIDEO menu

Item Setting

No.

Superimposed

display

No.

Superimposed

display

Description of setting

The underlining indicates the factory setting.

Setup Menus

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700 CH1 IN LV 0000

0001 0002 0003

4dB 0dB

–3dB

–20dB

For setting the audio input (CH1) reference level.

701 CH2 IN LV 0000

0001 0002 0003

4dB 0dB

–3dB

–20dB

For setting the audio input (CH2) reference level.

702 CH1 OUT LV 0000

0001 0002 0003

4dB 0dB

–3dB

–20dB

For setting the audio output (CH1) reference level.

703 CH2 OUT LV 0000

0001 0002 0003

4dB 0dB

–3dB

–20dB

For setting the audio output (CH2) reference level.

704 EMPHASIS 0000

0001

OFFONFor setting emphasis ON or OFF.

705 MONI SEL

0000 0001

PLY PCM

PLY CUE

For setting the audio signals during playback. 0: PCM audio signals are output. 1: CUE audio signals are output.

706 REC CUE

0000 0001 0002

For setting the audio input signals which are to be recorded on the cue track. 0: CH1 input signals are recorded. 1: CH2 input signals are recorded. 2: CH1 and CH2 input signals are mixed and recorded.

707 PB FADE

0000 0001 0002

For setting the monitor output and headphone output sound during playback. 0: The sound complies with the status during recording. 1: The sound is forcibly cut. 2: The sound is forcibly faded.

708 MONITOR MIX

0000

0001

STEREO

CH1+2

709 H.PHONE MIX

0000 0001

STEREO

CH1+2

For setting the headphone output. (This function works when the audio monitor selector switch on the front panel is set to the ST position.) 0: The sound is output in stereo. 1: The sound is mixed (when monaural headphones are used).

710 CUE OUT SEL

0000

0001

OFF

For setting whether the analog cue signals are to be output to the audio output (main line system). 0: The analog cue signals are not output.

PCM audio signals are output during playback; no sound is output in all

other modes. 1: The analog cue signals are output.

PCM audio signals are output during playback; analog cue signals are

output in all other modes.

AUDIO menu

Item Setting

No.

Superimposed

display

No.

Superimposed

display

Description of setting

The underlining indicates the factory setting.

Setup Menus

For setting the audio monitor output method. (This function works when the audio monitor selector switch on the front panel is set to the ST position.) 0: The sound is output in stereo (with the left channel sound from the L

connector and right channel sound from the R connector). 1: The sound is mixed (and mixed sound is output at both connectors).

CH1 CH2

CH1+2

AUTO

CUT

FADE

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711 PB AUDIO SEL

0000 0001

TR1/2 TR3/4

For setting the audio tracks to be played back. (This function works in the 50 Mbps mode.) 0: The sound recorded on tracks 1 and 2 is played back. 1: The sound recorded on tracks 3 and 4 is played back.

712 SDI IN SEL

0000 0001

CH1/2 CH3/4

For setting the audio SDI input channels for recording. (This function works when the optional SDI input/output board has been installed. When it has not been installed, “N/A” is displayed, and the function does not work.) 0: The SDI input CH1 and CH2 sound is recorded. 1: The SDI input CH3 and CH4 sound is recorded.

713 AUD REC IN

0000 0001

CUT

FADE

For setting the audio processing method at the point when digital audio recording is commenced. 0: Cut processing 1: V fade processing

714 EMBEDDED AUD

0000 0001

OFF

For setting sound multiplexing. (This function works when the optional SDI input/output board has been installed. When it has not been installed, “N/A” is displayed, and the function does not work.) 0: The sound is not multiplexed. 1: The sound is multiplexed.

AUDIO menu

Item Setting

No.

Superimposed

display

No.

Superimposed

display

Description of setting

The underlining indicates the factory setting.

Setup Menus

715 AUDIO IN SEL

0000 0001 0002

ANALOG

SDI

This sets the audio signal input. (This function works when the optional SDI input/output board has been installed. When it has not been installed, “N/A” is displayed, and the function does not work.) 0: Interlocks with the settings of the INPUT SELECT button. 1: Fixes the analog signal input setting. 2: Fixes the SDI signal input setting.

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Error Messages

When trouble has occurred in the unit, one of the following error messages will be displayed on the tape counter.

Error No. Description

– d – Condensation (dew) has formed.

E — 00

E — 01

E — 02

E — 11

E — 21

This appears when the cassette down operation fails to take place even when 4 seconds have elapsed after the cassette was inserted. Alternatively, it appears when the cassette fails to be ejected even when 4 seconds have elapsed after its ejection operation was performed.

E — 31

This appears when the loading operations fails to be completed within 4 seconds.

E — 32

This appears when the unloading operations fails to be completed within 4 seconds.

E — 41

This appears when the FG signal (rotational speed signal) fails to be output from the cylinder motor.

E — 42

This appears when the PG signal (phase signal) fails to be output from the cylinder motor.

E — 43

This appears when the cylinder motor speed is abnormally high.

E — 44

This appears when the cylinder motor speed is abnormally low.

E — 51

This appears when the FG signal (rotational speed signal) fails to be output from the capstan motor.

E — 52

This appears when the capstan motor speed is abnormally high.

Error No. Description

E — 66

This appears when the start or end processing operation fails to be completed within 7 seconds.

E — 67

This appears when there is a communication error between SERVO and AVSYS. There is a problem with the data.

E — 6A

This appears when there is a communication error between IF and FRONT.

E — 6B

This appears when there is a communication error between IF and AVSYS. There is a problem with the internal reference or external reference.

E — 68

This appears when there is a communication error between SERVO and AVSYS. The data is fixed to high or low.

E — 69

This appears when there is a problem in communication between SERVO and AVSYS when the power is turned on.

E — 10

E — 80

This appears when there is a problem with the supply voltage.

E — bA

This appears when the input DC voltage has dropped below the undercut voltage (approx. 10.6V).

This appears when the reel base which operates in accordance with the size of the tape has locked up for more than 2.5 seconds.

E — 53

This appears when the capstan motor speed is abnormally low.

E — 61

This appears when the supply reel motor has locked up.

E — 62

This appears when the take-up reel motor has locked up.

E — 63

This appears when the supply reel motor speed is abnormally high.

E — 64

This appears when the take-up reel motor speed is abnormally high.

E — 65

This appears when abnormal tension has been detected.

E — 09

This appears when the servo has failed to lock for more than 3 seconds. If “T&S&R” has been selected as the setup menu item No.003 setting, “SERVO NOT LOCKED” is displayed on the third line (amount of remaining tape line) of the monitor screen.

This appears when there is no head output (due to clogging, etc.) for more than 3 seconds. “L” is displayed on the first line (counter line) of the monitor screen. If “T&S&R” has been selected as the setup menu item No.003 setting, “LOW RF” is displayed on the third line (amount of remaining tape line) of the monitor screen.

This appears when the error rate has deteriorated (when the channel condition lamps have turned red). If “T&S&R” has been selected as the setup menu item No.003 setting, “HIGH ERROR RATE” is displayed on the third line (amount of remaining tape line) of the monitor screen.

This appears when a blank portion on the tape has been detected. “N” is displayed on the first line (counter line) of the monitor screen. If “T&S&R” has been selected as the setup menu item No.003 setting, “NO RF” is displayed on the third line (amount of remaining tape line) of the monitor screen.

When all the following conditions are satisfied, the part of the tape concerned is recognized as a blank part.

When there is no output from any of the heads

When the playback data cannot be read

When there is no CTL signal

This appears when the fan motor has stopped. “S” is displayed on the first line (counter line) of the monitor screen. If “T&S&R” has been selected as the setup menu item No.003 setting, “FAN STOP” is displayed on the third line (amount of remaining tape line) of the monitor screen. The power will be automatically turned off if the fan remains stopped for more than 5 minutes or so.

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Emergency Eject

Procedure for removing the tape manually in an emergency

Use the procedure below to remove the cassette tape if it can not be removed even when the EJECT button is pressed.

Before proceeding to eject the tape manually, you must first turn off the power to the unit.

2 3 4

Remove the top panel.

Use a Phillips head screwdriver to push in and turn the red plastic screw part counterclockwise. (This screw needs to be rotated about 30 turns before unloading can be started.)

Insert the take-up jig (packed with the unit) into the tape ejection slot (on the mechanism side of the VTR), and rotate the flange part (white gear) of the supply reel in the take-up direction to take up the tape slack using the rubber part of the take-up jig.

<Note>

Take care not to damage the tape in any way.

Once more use the Phillips head screwdriver to push in and turn the red plastic screw part counterclockwise. Again rotate the flange part of the supply reel in the take-up direction to take up the tape slack. This two-step procedure needs to be repeated until the tape is completely housed in the cassette case (about 90 turns of the red plastic screw part).

Use the Phillips head screwdriver to turn the red plastic screw part at the slot-in side clockwise to eject the cassette tape. (This screw needs to be rotated through about 140 turns until the tape is ejected.)

<Note>

Take care not to sandwich or catch the tape when closing the cassette cover.

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Video Head Cleaning

This unit is equipped with an auto head cleaning function, which automatically reduces the amount of dirt on the video heads. However, in order to enhance the unit’s reliability, it is recommended that the video heads be cleaned every day. Use a cleaning fluid designated by the unit’s manufacturer.

Condensation

The same principle by which droplets of water form on a window pane of a heated room is responsible for the formation of condensation inside the unit. Condensation occurs in the unit or tape when it is moved from one location to another where there is a significant difference in temperature and humidity. More specifically, it forms:

When the unit (or tape) is moved to a very humid location where the air is full of steam, or to a room immediately after it has been heated

When the unit (or tape) is abruptly moved from an air-conditioned location to a very warm or very humid location

When moving the unit to the kind of location described above, do not turn on its power immediately but leave it standing for about 10 minutes. If condensation has formed inside the unit, an error message (– d –) will light up on the counter display, and the cassette tape will be automatically ejected. Leave the power on, and wait until the error message is cleared.

Maintenance

Before proceeding with maintenance, set the power switch to the OFF position, and disconnect the power cord from the power outlet. Make absolutely sure that you grasp the power plug when disconnecting the power cord. Use a soft cloth to clean the cabinet. To remove stubborn dirt, dilute some kitchen detergent, soak a rag in the solution, wring it out well, and use it to wipe away the dirt. Wipe up any remaining moisture using a dry cloth. Do not use paint thinners or benzine.

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Specifications

[GENERAL]

Supply voltage: AC 120V ±10%, 50/60 Hz Power consumption: 93 W DC supply voltage: 12 V DC power input current: 6.2 A

Ambient operating temperature

41°F to 104°F (5°C to 40°C)

Ambient operating humidity

10% to 85% (no condensation)

Weight

17.16 lb (7.8 kg)

Dimensions (WaHaD)

/16˝a5 1/4˝a16 15/16˝ (214a132a430 mm)

Recording format

DVCPRO50 format/DVCPRO format switchable

Recording video signals

525i

Recording audio signals

DVCPRO50: 48 kHz, 16 bits, 4 channels

DVCPRO: 48 kHz, 16 bits, 2 channels

Recording tracks

Digital video/audio: helical track

Time code: helical track (sub-code area)

Cue signal: 1 track

Control (CTL) signal: 1 track

Tape speed

DVCPRO50: 67.640 mm/sec.

DVCPRO: 33.820 mm/sec.

Recording time

92 min. (using AJ-5P92LP, DVCPRO50)

33 min. (using AJ-P66MP, DVCPRO50)

184 min. (using AJ-5P92LP

, DVCPRO)

66 min. (using AJ-P66MP, DVCPRO)

Tape used

1/4˝ thin magnetic layer metal tape

FF/REW time

Less than 5 minutes (using AJ-5P92LP)

[VIDEO]

$ Digital video

Sampling frequency

(DVCPRO50)

Y: 13.5 MHz, P

B/PR

: 6.75 MHz

(DVCPRO)

Y: 13.5 MHz, PB/PR: 3.375 MHz

Quantizing

8 bits

Video compression system

DCT + variable length code

Error correction

Reed-Solomon product code

$ Analog composite IN/OUT

Video band

Y: 30 Hz to 4.5 MHz (±1 dB)

Differential gain

Less than 6%

Differential phase

Less than 4.5 degrees

Y/C delay

Less than 20 ns

K factor

Less than 2%

$ Adjustments

(video output signals)

Video gain

More than ±3 dB

Chroma gain

More than ±3 dB

Hue

More than ±25 degrees

Setup

±10 IRE

Horizontal (H) phase

More than ±1.5 µs

SC phase (COARSE)

360 degrees

SC phase (FINE)

90 degrees

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

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[AUDIO]

$ Digital audio

Sampling frequency

48 kHz

Quantizing

16 bits

Frequency response

20 Hz to 20 kHz ±1 dB

Dynamic range

More than 85 dB (1 kHz, emphasis OFF, “A” weighted)

Distortion

Less than 0.1% (1 kHz, emphasis OFF, reference level)

Crosstalk

Less than –80 dB (1 kHz, between 2 channels)

Wow & flutter

Below measurable limits

Headroom

20 dB

Emphasis

T1 = 50 µs/T2 = 15 µs (ON/OFF switchable)

[INPUT/OUTPUT CONNECTORS]

[DISPLAY TUBE]

$ Video input connectors

Analog composite input

BNCa1, 75 Ω

Reference input

Analog composite, BNCa2 (loop-through), 75 Ω ON/OFF switchable

$ Video output connectors

Analog composite output

BNCa1, 75 Ω

Monitor output

BNCa1, 75 Ω, superimpose ON/OFF

$ Audio input connectors

Analog input

XLRa2 (CH1, CH2), high impedance, +4/0/–3/–20 dBu

$ Audio output connectors

Analog output

XLRa2 (CH1, CH2), low impedance, +4/0/–3/–20 dBu

Monitor output

PHONOa2 (L, R), low impedance, 0 dBu, CH1/MIX/CH2 switchable

Headphones output

M3a1, stereo, variable level (maximum –20 dBu), 8 Ω, CH1/MIX/STEREO/CH2 switchable

Counter

8 digits (CTL/TC/UB/amount of remaining tape switchable)

Audio level meter

17 steps + excessive level display

Other

Servo lock, tape travel status, recording enabled/prohibited, SCH, REMOTE, WIDE, channel condition

[OPTIONS]

9-pin remote controller

AJ-A95P

Encoder remote controller

AU-ER65B

9-pin remote cables

AU-C5 (5 meters), AU-C10 (10 meters)

Component serial interface board

(SDI input/output board)

AJ-YA95P

[INPUT/OUTPUT CONNECTORS]

$ Other input/output connectors

Time code input

BNCa1, 0.5 to 8 V

P-P

, 8 kΩ

Time code output

BNCa1, 2.0 V

P-P

, low impedance

Remote

D-sub, 9 pins (female) a1, for AJ-A95P RS-422A interface standard complied with (no editing function)

Encoder remote

D-sub, 15 pins (female) a1, for AU-ER65B

DC power output

4 pins a1, DC 12 V, 250 mA, for AJ-A95P

Specifications

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