Panasonic AJ-D95DCP User Manual

AJ- DCP

Digital Video Cassette Recorder

Operating Instructions

F10399W3040

Printed in Japan VQT8017-3

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.

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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

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.

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

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

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

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.

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.

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)

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)

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.

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

Operations

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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.

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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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