Panasonic AJ-D960EG User Manual

Digital Video Cassette Recorder

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Operating Instructions

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Caution for AC Mains Lead

FOR YOUR SAFETY PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING TEXT CAREFULLY.

This product is equipped with 2 types of AC mains cable. One is for continental Europe, etc. and the other one is only for U.K. Appropriate mains cable must be used in each local area, since the other type of mains cable is not suitable.

FOR CONTINENTAL EUROPE, ETC.

Not to be used in the U.K.

FOR U.K. ONLY

This appliance is supplied with a moulded three pin mains plug for your safety and convenience. A 13 amp fuse is fitted in this plug. Should the fuse need to be replaced please ensure that the replacement fuse has a rating of 13 amps and that it is approved by ASTA or BSI to BS1362. Check for the ASTA mark or the BSI mark on the body of the fuse.

If the plug contains a removable fuse cover you must ensure that it is refitted when the fuse is replaced. If you lose the fuse cover the plug must not be used until a replacement cover is obtained. A replacement fuse cover can be purchased from your local Panasonic Dealer.

IF THE FITTED MOULDED PLUG IS UNSUITABLE FOR THE SOCKET OUTLET IN YOUR HOME THEN THE FUSE SHOULD BE REMOVED AND THE PLUG CUT OFF AND DISPOSED OF SAFELY. THERE IS A DANGER OF SEVERE ELECTRICAL SHOCK IF THE CUT OFF PLUG IS INSERTED INTO ANY 13 AMP SOCKET.

FOR U.K. ONLY

If the plug supplied is not suitable for your socket outlet, it should be cut off and appropriate one fitted.

As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this appliance may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows:

The wire which is coloured GREEN-AND-YELLOW

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must be connected to the terminal in the plug which is marked with the letter E or by the Earth symbol or coloured GREEN or GREEN-AND-YELLOW. The wire which is coloured BLUE must be connected

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to the terminal in the plug which is marked with the letter N or coloured BLACK. The wire which is coloured BROWN must be con-

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nected to the terminal in the plug which is marked with the letter L or coloured RED.

How to replace the fuse

1. Open the fuse compartment with a screwdriver.

If a new plug is to be fitted please observe the wiring code as shown below. If in any doubt please consult a qualified electrician.

WARNING: THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED. IMPORTANT: The wires in this mains lead are coloured

in accordance with the following code: Green-and-Yellow: Blue: Brown:

Earth Neutral Live

2. Replace the fuse.

Fuse

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IMPORTANT

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

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THIS APPARATUS MUST BE EARTHED

To ensure safe operation the three-pin plug must be inserted only into a standard three-pin power point which is effectively earthed through the normal house-hold wiring. Extension cords used with the equipment must be three-core and be correctly wired to provide connection to earth. Wrongly wired extension cords are a major cause of fatalities. The fact that the equipment operates satisfactorily does not imply that the power point is earthed and that the installation is completely safe. For your safety, if in any doubt about the effective earthing of the power point, consult a qualified electrician.

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 ACCESSOIRES ONLY.

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DO NOT REMOVE PANEL COVER BY UNSCREWING

To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove cover. No user serviceable parts inside. And do not insert fingers or any other objects into the video cassette holder.

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.

is the safety information.

■ 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.

This apparatus contains a lithium battery for memory back-up.

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■ Avoid operating or storing the unit in an excessively

■ 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,

■ Do not leave a cassette in the recorder when not in

■ Do not block the ventilation slots of the unit.

■ Use this unit horizontally and do not place anything on

For the removal of the battery at the moment of the disposal at the end

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hot, cold, or damp environment as this may result in

of the service life please consult your dealer.

damage both to the recorder and to the tape.

Do not throw away the battery. Instead, hand it in as hazardous waste.

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Dit apparaat bevat een lithiumbatterij voor memory back-up.

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protect it from dirt and dust.

Raadpleeg uw leverancier over de verwijdering van de batterij op het

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moment dat u het apparaat bij einde levensduur afdankt.

use.

Gooi de batterij niet weg, maar lever hem in als KCA.

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the top panel.

Attention/Attentie

CAUTION:

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

Operating precaution

Operation near any appliance which generates strong magnetic fields may give rise to noise in the video and audio singals. If this should be the case, deal with the situation by, for instance, moving the source of the magnetic fields away from the unit before operation.

■ 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 Colour 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.

■ Do not use alcohol, benzine, paint thinners or any other inflammable solvents to clean the unit’s external parts. Contact by any of these solvents with the electrical components inside the unit may cause a fire or electric shock.

■ Refer any needed servicing to authorized service personnel.

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Contents

General and Features ...............................................5

Controls and their functions ......................................7

• Front panel ..............................................................8

• Connector area .....................................................17

Connections .............................................................20

• Connections when one unit is used ......................20

• Connections when 2 units are used

(desk to desk) .....................................................21

• Connections with editing controller .......................22

• Connections for adjusting video output

(encoder output) signals .....................................23

Tapes .......................................................................24

Switching on the power/inserting the cassette .........25

STOP/STAND BY mode ..........................................26

Recording ................................................................27

Playback ..................................................................28

Jog/shuttle ...............................................................29

Manual editing .........................................................30

Preroll ......................................................................31

Automatic editing .....................................................32

• Switch settings and adjustments ...........................33

• Selecting the editing mode ....................................34

• Entering the edit points .........................................35

• Checking the edit points ........................................36

• Modifying the edit points .......................................37

• Preview .................................................................38

• Executing automatic editing ..................................39

• Review ..................................................................40

Audio split editing ....................................................41

V oice-over facility (internal) .....................................43

Audio cross channel editing (internal) .....................46

Multi cue ..................................................................48

Video output (encoder output)

signal adjustments ................................................53

Setup (default settings) ...........................................54

Setup menus............................................................55

• System menu ........................................................59

• User menu ............................................................61

• Basic menu .........................................................61

• Operation menu ..................................................63

• Interface menu ....................................................66

• Edit menu ............................................................70

• Tape protect menu ..............................................71

• Time Code menu ................................................72

• Video menu .........................................................74

• Audio menu .........................................................76

• V Blank menu .....................................................83

• Menu menu .........................................................89

Time code/user bit ...................................................90

• Recording internal/external time codes .................91

• Reproducing the time code/user bit ......................92

Superimpose screen ...............................................93

Video output signals and servo reference signal ....94

Audio V Fade Function ............................................96

Audio recording channel and monitor

output selection......................................................97

Printed circuit board ................................................98

Rack mounting ........................................................99

Video head cleaning ..............................................100

Condensation ........................................................100

Error messages .....................................................101

Table of AUTO OFF Error messages ....................104

RS-232C interface .................................................106

SDTI interface board ..............................................113

Connector signals .................................................116

Specifications ........................................................1 18

Before operating this unit, check that all of its accessories are present and accounted for.

Power cord....1 pc

Option

• Rack mounting adaptor AJ-MA75P

• Analog video input board AJ-YA955, AJ-YA956, AJ-YA957, AJ-YA958

• AJ-YAC960P SDTI interface board

• Audio memory unit AJ-YA752

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General and Features

This unit is a multi-purpose studio-use digital VTR which employs 1/4-inch wide compact cassette tapes to enable recording, playback and editing with a high picture quality at the 50 Mbps video recording rate, and it is also capable of recording, playback and editing in the existing DVCPRO (25 Mbps) format. Its 625/525 switching function makes this a studio video cassette recorder which can be used anywhere in the world. In addition, it corporates digital compression technology so that the deterioration in picture quality and sound quality resulting from dubbing is significantly minimized. The compact, lightweight 4U size makes carrying easier, even when mounted in a 19-inch rack. The settings for the unit’s setup can be performed interactively while viewing the screen menus on the TV monitor, and editing functions include both assemble and insert editing.

Features

Compact size and light weight

This is a 4U-size digital VTR. It can be mounted in a 19-inch rack with ease using the optional rack-mounting adaptors (AJ-MA75P).

Up to 92 minutes of recording

Two sizes of cassette tapes can be used with this unit: M cassette (max. 33 minutes) and L cassettes (max. 92 minutes). The width of the tapes measures 1/4 inch to achieve a compact design.

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Superior Picture quality

Superior picture quality is delivered in the component signal recording mode.

Switchable 625i/525i

The video input signal switch (settings: 625i/525i) can be set to accommodate the recording and playback of each type of signal.

SDI interface

This product’s standard features include 4:2:2 serial digital interface.

Compatibility with DVCPRO

This unit is capable of recording, playback and editing in the existing DVCPRO (25 Mbps) format.

Compatibility with general consumer video equipment

Cassette tapes designed for general consumer applications containing material shot by a consumer digital camera can be played back on this unit if the cassette adapter (optional accessory, AJ-CS750P) is used.

<Note>

Tapes recorded in the LP consumer mode cannot be played back.

Digital slow motion/jog dial functions

Using Panasonic’s very own digital slow-motion technology, pictures played back in slow motion at the following speeds can be reproduced clearly. DVCPRO50 (50 Mbps): –1× to +2× speed DVCPRO (25 Mbps): –1× to +2× speed DV: –1× to +1× speed DVCAM: –1× to +1× speed

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General and Features

Features

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Dial shuttle

Shuttle operations enable the tape to be played back with colour images at a speed of up to 32 times the forward and reverse direction.

Time codes

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

Multifunctional interface

• Serial digital input/output

The component serial interface, a standard feature, allows for interfacing with component signals in serial digital (SMPTE 259M-C/272M-A/EBU Tech.3267-E).

• Analogue video input/output

Composite and component signal outputs are provided as a standard feature, and component (Y, PB, PR) and composite signal input interfacing is enabled by the use of an analogue video input board (optional accessory).

• AES/EBU audio input/output

Digital audio input/output connectors are featured.

• SDTI input/output (option)

Use of the SDTI board (optional accessory) enables interfacing with component signals still in their compressed form. (SMPTE 305M/321M)

• 9-pin (RS-422A)/(RS-232C) remote

In addition to the standard 9-pin serial remote (RS-422A), RS-232C and 25-pin parallel remote connectors are also featured. The RS-422A connector enables another VTR to be operated in parallel with the unit if a looping connection is used for the two units.

4-channel high-sound-quality digital audio

The 4-channel PCM audio allows for not only independent editing and mixing on all four channels. One channel is provided for the analogue CUE track.

Menu-driven setup

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

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Controls and their functions

Front panel

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POWER

METER

FULL/FINE

MONITOR SELECT

LEVEL CH4 CUE

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CH1 CH2

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AUDIO ANALOG

REC

PREVIEW

REVIEW

INPUT SELECT

CMPST

AES/EBU USER SET

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INSERT

PREROLL

SDI

TC SET

–+

TRIM

SET OUTIN

TC MODE

CONTROL

TAPE

PLAYER

SERVO

PLAY

STOP

REMOTE

LOCAL

RECORDER

REC INHIBIT

REC

TC INT

TC/CTL

UB EXT EE

STAND BY

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EDIT

OUT

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SET UP HUE

VIDEO LEVEL

PRESET

MANUAL

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PRESET FREE RUN

REC

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MENU SET DIAG

EJECT

AUTO OFF

SHTL

SLOW

PULL OPEN

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q POWER switch

w TV system/format displays

These displays indicate the type of TV system selected and tape format.

<625/525> 625: This lights when a 625 interlaced TV system is selected. 525: This lights when the 525 interlaced TV system has been selected. <25Mbps/50Mbps> 25Mbps: This indicates the DVCPRO (25 Mbps) recording and playback mode. It also

indicates the DV and DVCAM playback mode. In the DVCPRO (25 Mbps) recording and playback mode, this indicator lights in tandem with the $1 DVCPRO (25 Mbps) cassette display lamp in the centre of the front panel.

50Mbps: This indicates that the tape is recorded or played back in the DVCPRO50 (50

Mbps).

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Controls and their functions

e INPUT SELECT switches

These are used to select the video and audio input signals.

<Video>

Each time the VIDEO button is pressed, the input video signal selection is switched in the order of Y/PB/PR, COMPOSITE, SDTI (V&A), SDI and then back to Y/PB/PR. When SDTI (V&A) is selected, both video input and audio input are switched to SDTI.

<Audio>

Each time the AUDIO button is pressed, the input audio signal selection is switched in the order of ANALOG, AES/EBU, USER SET, SDI and then back to ANALOG. USER SET is a feature for independently selecting the input signals to record on PCM audio signal channels 1 through 4, and is used together with the setup menu. However, when video input is set to SDTI, audio input is also forcibly set to SDTI. For instance, if USER SET is selected by INPUT SELECT and the channel selections are CH1=ANALOG on setup menu No. 715, CH2=DIGITAL on No. 716, CH2=AES on No. 719, CH3=DIGITAL on No. 717, CH3=SIF on No. 720, and CH4=ANALOG on No. 718, then analogue input signals are recorded on PCM audio signal CH1 on the tape, AES/EBU digital signals on CH2, SDI input digital signals on CH3, and analogue input signals on CH4.

<Note>

The video or audio input selection mode established using the INPUT SELECT switch can be selected using setup menu No. 112 (V IN SEL INH) or No. 113 (A IN SEL INH) setting.

r INPUT SELECT display

The characters corresponding to the selected input signal light up. With the exception of analogue audio signals, the display flashes to alert the user when the selected input signal is not supplied.

<Video>

Y PB PR: Analogue component video signal (option) CMPST: Analogue composite video signal (option) SDTI (V&A): Serial digital compressed video/audio signal (option) SDI: Serial digital video signal (SMPTE 259M-C/EBU Tech.3267-E)

[The entire display lights when signal generation using the internal signal generator has been selected for setup menu No. 600 (INT SG).]

<Audio> ANALOG: Analogue audio signal AES/EBU: Digital audio signal USER SET: Selection of the audio signal to record SDI: Serial digital audio signal (SMPTE 259M-C/272M-A)

[The entire display lights when signal generation using the internal signal generator has been selected for setup menu No. 700 (INT SG).]

t Cassette insertion slot y EJECT button

When this is pressed, the tape is unloaded and several seconds later the cassette is automatically ejected. When the counter display indicates “CTL”, the display is reset. Whether the EJECT button operation is to be enabled or disabled can be selected by setting setup menu No. 115 (EJECT SW INH).

u Channel condition lamps

One of these lamps lights in accordance with the error rate status. (Green→Amber→Red) Green: This lights when the error rates for the video and audio playback signals are

both acceptable.

Amber: This lights when the error rate for the video or audio playback signals has

deteriorated.

Red: The playback picture will remain normal even when this lamp lights.

This lights when the video or audio signals are subject to rectification or interpolation.

i AUTO OFF lamp

This lights when trouble has arisen in the deck’s operation.

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Controls and their functions

o PLAY button

Playback commences when this button is pressed. Recording commences when the button is pressed together with the REC button; manual editing commences when it is pressed together with the EDIT button during playback. However, manual editing will not be initiated if the servo is not locked. Pressing only the PLAY button during manual editing will cut out the editing and establish the playback mode.

!0 REC button

Recording commences when this button is pressed together with the PLAY button. When it is pressed during playback, search, fast forward or rewind, EE mode images and audio signals can be monitored for as long as it is kept depressed. When it is pressed in the stop mode, EE mode images and sound can be monitored. When the STOP button is pressed, the original picture and sound are restored.

!1 STOP button

When this is pressed, the tape stops travelling, and if the TAPE/EE selector switch is at TAPE, still pictures can be monitored. The drum continues to rotate even in the stop mode, and the tape remains in close contact with the drum. If the stop mode continues for more than a certain period of time, either STANDBY OFF mode or STEP FWD mode is automatically established to protect the tape. (Which mode is to be established is set in setup menu items No. 400 through 403.) The stop mode is established immediately after a cassette has been inserted into the unit.

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!2 FF button*

The tape is fast forwarded when this is pressed.

!3 REW button*

The tape is rewound when this is pressed.

!4 EDIT button

For manual editing, press both this button and the PLAY button together during playback. When the button is pressed during playback, search*2, fast forward or rewind, the input signals of the mode selected by the ASMBL or INSERT button can be monitored in the EE mode for as long as the button is held down. When the button is pressed in the stop mode, the input mode signals selected by the ASMBL or INSERT button can be monitored in the EE mode. The original picture and sound are restored when the STOP button is pressed.

!5 SERVO lamp

This lights when the drum servo and capstan servo have locked.

!6 REC INHIBIT lamp

This lights when the REC INHIBIT switch in the front panel bottom section is at ON or when the accidental erasure prevention mode has been set for the cassette. In this state, neither recording nor editing is possible. Whether the REC INHIBIT lamp is to remain lit or flash when recording has been inhibited by the accidental erasure prevention tab on the cassette tape can be selected by setting setup menu No. 114 (REC INH LAMP).

*1The FF/REW speed can be selected on the setup menu No. 102 (FF. REW MAX), and it is

set to the same speed.

*2No guarantees are given for the audio playback sound in the search mode.

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Controls and their functions

!7 STAND BY button

When this is pressed, the same tension as in the regular stop mode is applied to the tape, and while the head drum continues to rotate, the button’s lamp lights to indicate that the standby ON mode is established. In the standby OFF mode, the half-loading mode is established. When this button is pressed in the stop mode, the standby OFF mode is established, the half-loading mode is established. The lamp in the button now goes off. When the unit remains in the stop mode for longer than a predetermined period, the standby OFF mode is automatically established in order to protect the tape. When this button or the STOP button is pressed in the standby OFF mode, the standby ON mode is established. When a button other than the STOP button is pressed, the mode corresponding to the button pressed is established. On-screen settings are available for the transfer time to the standby OFF mode.

!8 PLAYER/RECORDER buttons

These buttons are operated when editing operations are conducted using the unit as the recorder and a VTR equipped with an RS-422A serial interface remote control connector (9 pins). Neither button functions when the unit is used on its own.

PLA YER button: When this button is pressed, its lamp lights, and the player con-

RECORDER button: When this button is pressed, its lamp lights, and the editing and

Both lamps light, and the recorder functions as the master unit for Parallel Run operations if the PLAYER or RECORDER button is pressed while “ENA” has been selected for setup menu No. 200 (PARA RUN). [However, external control can no longer be exercised from the REMOTE connector (9-pin) when this setting has been made.]

nected to the unit can be operated by remote control. The unit’s editing and tape transport buttons now control the player’s functions.

tape transport buttons control the recorder’s (= the unit’s) functions.

!9 TC/CTL switch

By pressing this switch, what appears on the counter display is changed between TC and CTL. When TC is selected, either the TC or UB value is displayed depending on the position selected by the TC/UB switch.

@0 TC/UB switch

This selector switch determines whether the value of TC or UB appears on the counter display when the TC/CTL switch has been set to TC.

@1 INT/EXT switch

INT: For using the built-in time code generator. EXT: For using the time external code which is input from the time code input connector or

the video signal VITC. The selection is set at the setup menu No. 505 (EXT TC SEL).

@2 TAPE/EE switch

<In the stop mode> TAPE: For outputting the signals played back from the tape. EE: For outputting the input signals selected by the INPUT SELECT switch. <In the editing*/recording mode> TAPE: For outputting the simultaneous playback signals. EE: For outputting the input signals selected by the INPUT SELECT switch.

*The SETUP menu No. 310 (CONFI EDIT) setting is required.

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Controls and their functions

@3 REMOTE/LOCAL switch

This switch is set when the unit is to be controlled from an external source using the REMOTE connector, RS-232C connector or parallel connector.

REMOTE: Set to this position when controlling the unit by a device connected using the

9-pin REMOTE connector or RS-232C/parallel connector.

LOCAL: Set to this position when controlling the unit using the controls on its own

operation panel. Setup menu No. 211 (LOCAL 25P) can be used to make the selection when the unit is to be controlled by the connected device using the PARALLEL REMOTE connector with the switch at this position.

@4 REMOTE lamp

This lights when the REMOTE/LOCAL switch has been set to the REMOTE position.

@5 Search button

This button is pressed to establish the search mode. When the search dial is set to the shuttle mode and turned to a particular position, and this button is pressed, playback commences at the speed set by the search dial.

@6 JOG/SHTL/SLOW lamps

These indicate the present status of the search dial and SHTL/SLOW switch.

JOG: This lights when the unit is in the JOG mode. SHTL: This lights when the unit is in the SHTL mode. SLOW: This lights when the unit is in the VAR (variable) mode.

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@7 SHTL/SLOW switch

This selector switch is set when the search dial is used for SHTL or SLOW applications.

@8 REV/STILL/FWD lamps

One of these lamps lights depending on the operation of the search dial.

REV: This lights when the dial is turned counterclockwise and the tape travels in the

REV direction provided that the lamp in the search button has lit.

STILL: This lights in the JOG mode while the dial is kept stationary, and the tape stops

travelling provided that the lamp in the search button has lit. It lights in the SHTL mode provided that the dial is at the STILL position.

FWD: This lights when the dial is turned clockwise, and the tape travels in the FWD

direction provided that the lamp in the search button has lit.

@9 Search dial

This is used to search for the edit points. Each time it is pressed, the mode is alternately set to shuttle or jog, and one of the JOG, SHTL and SLOW lamps lights. When the power has been turned on, the dial will not function until it has first returned to the STILL position.

Shuttle mode: When the dial is turned and stopped at a particular position while the

SHTL/SLOW switch is at SHTL, the tape can be played back at the speed corresponding to the dial’s rotary angle position. A still picture appears at the dial’s centre position.

SLOW mode: When the dial is turned all the way counterclockwise with the SHTL/SLOW

switch at SLOW, the tape speed is set to –4.1× normal speed, when it is set to the centre position, a still picture is produced, and when it is turned all the way clockwise, the tape speed is set to +4.1× normal speed. The speed for SLOW can be set using setup menu No. 320 (VAR FWD MAX) and No. 321 (VAR REV MAX).

Jog mode: The dial’s clickstop positions are cleared, and the tape is played back at the

speed (see *1) that corresponds to the speed with which the dial is rotated. *1Speed for each format

DVCPRO50 (50 Mbps): –1× to +2× speed DVCPRO (25 Mbps): –1× to +2× speed DV: –1× to +1× speed DVCAM: –1× to +1× speed

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Controls and their functions

#0 PREROLL button

This is used for feeding and cueing the tape for manual editing. When it is pressed, the tape travels to the preroll point where it stops. The preroll time can be set on the setup menu No. 000 (P-ROLL TIME). When the PREROLL button is pressed while holding down the IN (A IN) or OUT (A OUT) button, the tape can be cued up to the IN (A IN) or OUT (A OUT) point which has been entered. When the AUTO ENTRY on the setup menu No. 313 is set to “ENA”, IN point has been entered at the point where the PREROLL button is pressed even if the IN point has not been entered.

#1 AUTO EDIT button

Automatic editing is executed when this is pressed after an edit point has been entered. When the AUTO EDIT button is pressed though the IN point has not been entered, automatic editing is executed using the point at which the button was pressed as the IN point.

#2 PREVIEW/REVIEW buttons

PREVIEW: When this is pressed after an edit point has been entered, the tape travels,

editing is not performed, and the preview can be activated on the screen connected to the recorder. If it is pressed when the IN point has not been entered, the point at which the button was pressed is entered as the IN point, and preview is executed accordingly.

REVIEW: If this is pressed after a block has been edited, the now edited block can be

played back and monitored on the screen connected to the recorder.

#3 IN (A IN)/SET/OUT (A OUT) buttons

When the SET button is pressed while holding down the IN (A IN) or OUT (A OUT) button, the IN (A IN) or OUT (A OUT) point is entered. A IN and A OUT are used during audio split editing to enter an audio IN or OUT point that differs from the video In or OUT point. While an IN (A IN) or OUT (A OUT) point is selected, the IN (A IN) or OUT (A OUT) button corresponding to the point entered lights. When this button is pressed after a point has been entered, the IN (A IN) /OUT (A OUT) point value appears on the counter display. When the IN (A IN) or OUT (A OUT) button is pressed together with the RESET button, the IN (A IN) or OUT (A OUT) point is cleared.

#4 TRIM buttons

These buttons are used to trim IN (A IN) or OUT (A OUT) point finely. When the “+” or “–” button is pressed while the IN (A IN) or OUT (A OUT) button is held down, the entered edit point can be trimmed in 1-frame increments. When the “+” button is pressed, the tape is advanced by one frame; when the “–” button is pressed, it is rewound by one frame.

#5 ASMBL button

This is pressed for assemble editing. The button is self-illuminating, and it is set ON (lamp lights) when it is pressed once and OFF (lamp goes off) when it is pressed again.

#6 INSERT buttons

Press one of these seven buttons to select the input signals to be edited during insert editing. The buttons are self-illuminating, and they are set ON (lamp lights) when they are pressed once and OFF (lamp goes off) when they are pressed again.

#7 Counter display

This displays the TC and CTL count values, on-screen information and other messages.

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Controls and their functions

#8 Time code buttons

These are used to set the TC or UB value.

SHIFT: When setting the TC or UB value, first press this button to stop the data running.

Change the digit now flashing on the display. Each time the button is pressed, the flashing moves to the right by one digit, and when it reaches the right-most digit, it returns to the left-most digit. When it is kept depressed, the flashing moves consecutively.

ADJ: This is used to change the numeral of the digit now flashing on the display.

When the button is pressed once, the number is incremented by 1, and when it is kept depressed, the number is incremented consecutively.

START: This enters the data which has been changed by the SHIFT and ADJ buttons.

Also, Pressing this button when the TC or UB value are not set enables the TCG or UBG setting values to be confirmed.

RESET: When this button is pressed in the CTL mode, the display is reset to

“00:00:00:00”. In the CTL mode, the entered edit points are cleared. In the TC/UB mode, the generator is reset when the button is pressed together with the SHIFT button.

#9 Warning lamp

This lights to warn the operator of a particular item.

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$0 Cassette insertion display lamp

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

$1 DVCPRO (25 Mbps) cassette playback display lamp

This lights when a cassette recorded in the DVCPRO (25 Mbps) is being played back.

$2 SCH lamp

This lights when the SCH phase of the external sync signal (REF VIDEO) or composite input signal is within the designated range if the signal selected by the external synchronization of the video output signals is an external sync signal or composite input signal. In the case of any other signal, it goes off.

$3 CF lamp

This lights when the colour framing is locked.

$4 Level meters

These indicate the respective levels of the PCM audio signals (CH1/CH2/CH3/CH4), CUE track signal or the video signal*. The audio signal indicates the input signal levels during recording and E-E selection, and the output signal levels during playback. For video signal, the meters indicate the input signal levels only. * CUE track signal or video signal is to be selected on setup menu No. 005 (METER

SELECT).

$5 Audio input/output level controls

These controls are used to adjust the recording and playback levels of the PCM audio signals (CH1/CH2/CH3/CH4) and the CUE track signal. The upper controls are for adjusting the recording levels. The lower controls are for adjusting the playback levels. Each control is a “pull for variable” control, meaning that the level can be adjusted only when the control has been pulled up. The signal levels are set to the unity value (preset value) when the controls have been pushed down.

$6 Headphones jack

The sound being recorded, played back or edited can be monitored on stereo headphones when they are connected to this jack.

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Controls and their functions

$7 Volume control

This is used to adjust the headphones volume and the monitor output volume. Whether the headphones output and monitor output volumes are to be linked or kept separate can be set on the setup menu No. 713 (MONI OUT). (Note that the headphones output volume is normally linked.) When the volumes are kept separate, the monitor output is set to the unity value (preset value).

$8 MONITOR SELECT switches

These are used to select the audio signals output to the monitor L/R channels. Each time the “L” button is pressed, the signals output to the monitor L channel are selected in turn in the following order: CH1, CH2, CH3, CH4, CUE and back to CH1. [However, this switching is disabled when CH1+2, CH3+4, CH1+3 or CH2+4 has been selected for setup menu No. 729 (MONI MIX L).] Each time the “R” button is pressed, the signals output to the monitor R channel are selected in turn in the following order: CH1, CH2, CH3, CH4, CUE and back to CH1. [However, this switching is disabled when CH1+2, CH3+4, CH1+3 or CH2+4 has been selected for setup menu No. 730 (MONI MIX R).] The L or R lamp on the level meter display lights to indicate which signal is now being selected. [When the unit is set to “AUTO” in No. 721 (MONI CH SEL) on the setup menu, then the display will change according to the monitor output.]

$9 METER (FULL/FINE) selector switch

This is used to change the scale display (graduations) of the audio level meters.

FULL mode: Standard scale (from –∞ to 0 dB) FINE mode: The scale changes every 0.5 dB

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Controls and their functions

%0 VIDEO IN LEVEL control and switch

These are used to adjust the video input level.

PRESET: When the switch is set to “PRESET”, the video input level is set to the unity

value (0 dB).

MANUAL: When the switch is set to “MANUAL”, the video input level can be adjusted

using this control.

%1 VIDEO OUT LEVEL control and switch

When setup menu No. 10 (ENCODER SEL) is set to “LOCAL”, the video output level can be adjusted. When the switch is set to “PRESET”, the video output level is set to the unity value (0 dB). When the switch is set to “MANUAL”, the video output level can be adjusted using this control.

%2 CHROMA LEVEL control and switch

When setup menu No. 10 (ENCODER SEL) is set to “LOCAL”, the chroma level can be adjusted. When the switch is set to “PRESET”, the chroma level is set to the unity value (0 dB). When the switch is set to “MANUAL”, the chroma level can be adjusted using this control.

%3 BLACK LEVEL control and switch

When setup menu No. 10 (ENCODER SEL) is set to “LOCAL”, the black level can be adjusted. When the switch is set to “PRESET”, the black level is set to the unity value (0 IRE). When the switch is set to “MANUAL”, the black level can be adjusted using this control.

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%4 CHROMA PHASE control and switch

When setup menu No. 10 (ENCODER SEL) is set to “LOCAL”, the chroma phase can be adjusted. When the switch is set to “PRESET”, the chroma phase is the unity value (0°). When the switch is set to “MANUAL”, the chroma phase can be adjusted using this control.

%5 CF switch

This selects whether the playback framing is to be locked in 4-field or 8-field increments or 2-field increments.

4F/8F: 625 mode: The framing is locked in 4- or 8-field increments. The framing can be

selected in either 4- or 8-field increments using setup menu No. 108 (CAP. LOCK).

525 mode: The framing is locked in 4-field increments.

2F: The framing is locked in 2-field increments.

%6 TC generator switch

REGEN: When the REGEN/PRESET switch is at REGEN, the internal time code

generator is synchronized with the time code which the time code reader read from the tape. Whether to set TC or UB to REGEN can be selected at the setup menu No. 503 (TCG REGEN).

PRESET: When the REGEN/PRESET switch is at PRESET, presetting is enabled by

the controls on the operation panel or by remote control.

REC RUN: The time code runs only during recording when the RUN MODE switch has

been set to REC. The time code runs constantly when the REGEN/PRESET switch is set to REGEN.

FREE RUN: The time code runs regardless of the operation mode as long as the power

is being supplied when the RUN MODE switch has been set to FREE.

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Controls and their functions

%7 REC INHIBIT switch

This is used to inhibit or allow recordings on the video cassette tape.

ON: Recording on the tape is inhibited. At this setting, the REC INHIBIT lamp in the front

panel lights.

OFF: Recording on the tape is allowed provided that the accidental erasure prevention

tab on the video cassette tape enables recording to be conducted.

%8 TV SYSTEM selector switch

This selects the type of television system. The setting of this switch takes effect when the power is turned off and then turned back on again.

625: 625 interlaced/50 Hz television system selection. 525: 525 interlaced/59.94 Hz television selection.

During recording, choose a signal input that corresponds to the 625i/525i selection. During playback, choose a video cassette tape that corresponds to the 625i/525i selection.

%9 MENU button

When this is pressed, the setup menu appears on the TV monitor using VIDEO OUT 3 connector or SERIAL OUT 3 connector, and the setup menu No. appears on the display. When it is pressed again, the menu setting mode is exited and the original operating mode is restored.

^0 SET button

When this is pressed, the data which has been set on the setup menu is entered. After data entry, the setup menu setting mode is exited and the original operating mode is restored.

^1 DIAG button

When this is pressed, VTR information is displayed. When it is pressed again, the original display is restored. There are two types of VTR information: “HOURS METER” information and “WARNING” information. Switching between these types is enabled by pressing the search button. Indicated on the “HOURS METER” screen are serial number of the unit, the power-on time, drum rotation time, tape travel time, loading count and power ON/OFF time, etc. Indicated on the “WARNING” screen are the warnings.

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Controls and their functions

Connector area

rout!2!3!9r

!0 y i

SIGNAL

GND

~AC IN

TC IN

OUT OUT

CH3 CH4

CH2CH1

P B

P R

OPTION

ANALOG

MON

CUE

AUDIO

CH2CH1 CH3 CH4

AUDIO

OUT

e!1

P B

P R

!5 !6 !7 !8

VIDEO OUT

(SUPER)

(WFM)

VIDEO

75Ω

OFF

REF VIDEO

75Ω

OFF

REMOTE

REMOTE IN/OUT

REMOTE OUT

ENCODER REMOTE

RS-232C

PARALLEL

@1 @2

PUSH

CH 1/2 CH 3/4

AUDIO IN

CH 1/2 CH 3/4

AUDIO OUT

PUSH

DIGITAL

SERIAL IN

SDI/ SDTI

(

OPTION

)

SERIAL OUT

1 SDI/

(

SDTI

2 SDI

3 SDI

(

SUPER

OPTION

)

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Controls and their functions

q AC IN connector

This is for connecting the unit to the power outlet using the power cord provided.

w SIGNAL GND terminal

This terminal is connected to the signal ground terminal of the connected unit in order to reduce noise. It is not connected to ground for safety purposes.

e Fuse holder

This contains a fuse.

r Fan motor

This is for cooling the unit. The W lamp lights when trouble has caused the fan motor to stop. If the unit is still operated in the warning status, the temperature inside the deck will rise, and when it exceeds the safety temperature, all the unit’s operations will be shut down.

t TIME CODE IN connector

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

y TIME CODE OUT connector

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

u CUE IN connector

The analogue signal to be recorded on the CUE track is supplied to this connector. The audio signals from a microphone can also be recorded by selecting the –60 dB input mode on the setup menu No. 705 (CUE IN LV).

i CUE OUT connector

The analogue signal recorded on the CUE track is output from this connector.

o MONITOR OUT connector

During playback, the playback signals from the CUE track or PCM audio signal CH1/CH2/ CH3/CH4 are output from this connector.

!0 ANALOG AUDIO IN connectors

These are the analogue audio input connectors.

!1 ANALOG AUDIO OUT connectors

The analogue audio signals are output from these connectors.

!2 ANALOG COMPONENT VIDEO IN connector (option)

The analogue component video signal is supplied to this connector.

!3 ANALOG COMPOSITE VIDEO IN connectors and 75Ω termination switch (option)

The analogue composite video signal is supplied to these two connectors which are connected in a loop-through configuration. When the termination is required, set the switch to ON.

!4 REF VIDEO IN connectors and 75Ω termination switch

These are the input connectors for the reference video signals. Supply signals with colour burst. When the termination is required, set the switch to ON.

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Controls and their functions

!5 ANALOG COMPONENT VIDEO OUT connector (option)

The analogue component video signal is output from this connector.

!6 ANALOG COMPOSITE VIDEO OUT connectors

The analogue composite video signals are output from these connectors. The video signal with signals superimposed on it can be output from the VIDEO OUT 3 connector. The superimpose function can be set ON or OFF on the setup menu No. 007 (SUPER).

!7 DIGITAL AUDIO IN/OUT connector

This I/O connector is for digital audio signals which comply with the AES/EBU standard.

!8 SERIAL DIGITAL COMPONENT AUDIO/VIDEO IN/OUT connector

This I/O connector is for digital component audio and video signals which comply with the SMPTE 259M-C/272M-A/EBU Tech.3267-E standard. The SERIAL OUT 3 connector can output the video signal containing superimposed data. The superimposed data can be set ON/OFF using setup menu No. 007 (SUPER).

<Note>

When the SDTI board (optional accessory) is used, SERIAL IN is used for the SDTI/SDI common input signal while SERIAL OUT1 is used for the SDTI/SDI common output signal. For further details, refer to the operating instructions accompanying the model AJY AC960P SDTI interface board.

!9 Remote control connectors

The unit can be controlled from an external source by connecting the unit with another unit or an external controller. There are two remote control connectors, one for IN/OUT uses and the other for OUT uses.

IN/OUT: For connection with an external controller.

For connection with deck-to-deck operation.

OUT: For connection with parallel running operations.

For use in a loop-through configuration.

<Note>

To connect the unit to the OUT connector when performing deck-to-deck operations where this unit is used as the recorder, selection can be made using setup menu No. 212 (MASTER PORT).

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@0 ENCODER REMOTE connector

The external encoder/controller is hooked up to this connector when the video output signal and other settings are to be adjusted from an external source.

@1 RS-232C connector

@2 PARALLEL REMOTE connector

This is used when operating the unit from an external source.

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Connections

Connections when one unit is used

Set the CONTROL switch on the front panel to LOCAL.

Audio monitor output connectors

Analog video input connectors (option)

Reference input connectors

~AC IN

SIGNAL

GND

Analog audio input connectors

Analog audio output connectors

OUT OUT

AUDIO

OUT

CUE

MON

INTCIN

CH2CH1 CH3 CH4

ANALOG

REMOTE

VIDEO

REMOTE IN/OUT

75Ω

P B

P R

P B

P R

OPTION

VIDEO OUT

(SUPER)

OFF

REMOTE OUT

REF VIDEO

ENCODER REMOTE

75Ω

OFF

(WFM)

RS-232C

PARALLEL

PUSH

CH 1/2 CH 3/4

AUDIO IN

CH 1/2 CH 3/4

AUDIO OUT

Digital audio output connector

Digital audio input connector

Video monitor output connectors

DIGITAL

SERIAL

PUSH

OUT

SDI/

(

)

SDTI

OPTION

SDI/

(

)

SDTI

OPTION

SDI

(

)

SUPER

Digital audio/video output

Active through output connector

Digital audio/video input connector

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Connections

Connections when 2 units are used (deck to deck)

Source machine: Set the CONTROL switch on the front panel to REMOTE. Recorder: Set the CONTROL switch on the front panel to LOCAL.

Reference Signal generator

To audio monitor

Source machine

OUT OUT

AUDIO

~AC IN

SIGNAL

GND

AUDIO

OUT

device

MON

CUEINTC

CH2CH1 CH3 CH4

ANALOG

Remote control signal (9P)

To audio monitor

OUT OUT

AUDIO

OUT

device

MON

CUEINTC

CH2CH1 CH3 CH4

ANALOG

OFF ON

REMOTE

VIDEO

REMOTE IN/OUT

75Ω

P B

OFF

P R

OPTION

VIDEO OUT

P B

REMOTE OUT

REF VIDEO

ENCODER REMOTE

75Ω

OFF

RS-232C

PARALLEL

(WFM)

(SUPER)

PUSH

AUDIO OUT

DIGITAL

PUSH

CH 1/2 CH 3/4

AUDIO IN CH 1/2 CH 3/4

SERIAL

OUT

1 SDI/

(

SDTI

OPTION

SDI/

(

)

SDTI

OPTION

2 SDI

3 SDI

(

)

SUPER

)

Recorder

~AC IN

SIGNAL

GND

To video monitor device

Digital video/audio signal

Digital audio

Analog video signal (component)

[When the analog video input board (option) has been installed]

P B

P R

OPTION

VIDEO OUT

(WFM)

(SUPER)

REMOTE

VIDEO

REMOTE IN/OUT

75Ω

OFF

REMOTE OUT

REF VIDEO

ENCODER REMOTE

75Ω

OFF

RS-232C

PARALLEL

To video monitor device

PUSH

CH 1/2 CH 3/4

AUDIO IN CH 1/2 CH 3/4

AUDIO OUT

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DIGITAL

SERIAL

PUSH

OUT

1 SDI/

(

)

SDTI

OPTION

SDI/

(

)

SDTI

OPTION

2 SDI

3 SDI

(

)

SUPER

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Connections

Connections with editing controller

Recorder

AV monitor

Video monitor signals

Audio monitor signals

Editing controller

OFF

POWER

METER

FULL/FINE

MONITOR SELECT

LEVEL CH4 CUE

HEADPHONES

PULL OPEN

VIDEO Y PB PR

AUDIO ANALOG

CH1 CH2

CH3

PULL FOR VARIABLE

To REMOTE IN/OUT connector

Remote

INPUT SELECT

SDI

CMPST

SDTI(V&A)

AES/EBU USER SET

SDI

CH CONDITION

SHIFT ADJ START RESET

SCH CF

DVCPRO

CH2

CH3 CH4 CUE TC

ASMBL

VIDEO CH1

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INSERT

MULTI CUE

REC

PREVIEW

AUTO EDIT

REVIEW

PREROLL

TC SET

–+

TRIM

SET OUTIN

TC MODE

CONTROL

TAPE

TC INT

TC/CTL

UB EXT EE

PLAYER

RECORDER

STAND BY

SERVO

EDIT

PLAY

OUT

STOP

REW

EJECT

AUTO OFF

PUSH

REMOTE

SHTL

JOG

SLOW

REV FWD

LOCAL

REC INHIBIT

REC

SLOW MOTION

PULL OPEN

AV monitor

Video input signals

Audio input signals

Video monitor signals

Audio monitor

signals

Reference

AV switcher

signal generator

CH1 CH2

CH3

PULL FOR VARIABLE

VIDEO Y PB PR

AUDIO ANALOG

REC

PREVIEW

REVIEW

CH CONDITION

ASMBL

OFF

POWER

METER

FULL/FINE

MONITOR SELECT

LEVEL CH4 CUE

HEADPHONES

PULL OPEN

Source machine

Video monitor

INPUT SELECT

CMPST

SDTI(V&A)

AES/EBU USER SET

SCH CF

DVCPRO

VIDEO CH1

MULTI CUE

AUTO EDIT

signals

SHIFT ADJ START RESET

CH2

CH3 CH4 CUE TC

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INSERT

PREROLL

SDI

TC SET

–+

TRIM

SET OUTIN

TC/CTL

OUT

Remote

To REMOTE IN/OUT connector

TC MODE

CONTROL

REMOTE

LOCAL

RECORDER

REC INHIBIT

PUSH

JOG

REV FWD

REC

SLOW MOTION

TAPE

TC INT

UB EXT EE

PLAYER

STAND BY

SERVO

EDIT

PLAY

STOP

REW

Audio monitor

signals

Audio output

Video output signals

signals

Remote

Reference signal

Audio output signals

Video output signals

To REMOTE IN/OUT connector

REMOTE

LOCAL

REC INHIBIT

REC

EJECT

AUTO OFF

PUSH

SHTL

JOG

SLOW

REV FWD

SLOW MOTION

PULL OPEN

EJECT

AUTO OFF

SHTL SLOW

PULL OPEN

Reference signal

OFF

POWER

METER

FULL/FINE

MONITOR SELECT

LEVEL CH4 CUE

CH1 CH2

HEADPHONES

PULL

PULL FOR VARIABLE

OPEN

INPUT SELECT

PREVIEW REVIEW

CH CONDITION

ASMBL

CMPST

SDTI(V&A)

AES/EBU USER SET

SCH CF

DVCPRO

VIDEO CH1

MULTI CUE

AUTO EDIT

SHIFT ADJ START RESET

CH3 CH4 CUE TC

CH2 4567321

INSERT

PREROLL

SDI

TC SET

–+

TC MODE

CONTROL

TAPE

TC INT

TC/CTL

UB EXT EE

PLAYER

RECORDER

STAND BY

SERVO

EDIT

PLAY

OUTAIN

TRIM

STOP

REW

SET OUTIN

VIDEO Y PB PR

AUDIO ANALOG

CH3

REC

Source machine

Audio monitor

Video monitor

signals

AV monitorAV monitor

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<Note>

When an editing controller made by CMX is used, support must be provided at the editing controller side.

Connections

Connections for adjusting video output (encoder output) signals

Player 1

REF (BB)

REF VIDEO IN

(source machine 1)

INPUT SELECT

SDI

VIDEO Y PB PR

CMPST

OFF

POWER

METER FULL/FINE

MONITOR SELECT

LEVEL CH4 CUE

HEADPHONES

PULL OPEN

SDTI(V&A)

AUDIO ANALOG

AES/EBU USER SET

SDI

CH CONDITION

TC INT

TC/CTL

UB EXT EE

STAND BY

TC SET

SHIFTADJ START RESET

SCH CF

DVCPRO

CH2

CH3 CH4 CUE TC

ASMBL

VIDEO CH1

CH1 CH2

CH3

PULL FOR VARIABLE

EDIT

4567321

INSERT

MULTI CUE

REC

PREVIEW

AUTO EDIT

OUTAIN

REVIEW

PREROLL

–+

TRIM

REW

SET OUTIN

VIDEO 1 OUT

REF (BB)

REF IN

REF

EJECT

AUTO OFF

TC MODE

CONTROL

PUSH

TAPE

REMOTE

JOG

SHTL SLOW

REV FWD

LOCAL

PLAYER

RECORDER

SERVO

REC INHIBIT

REC

PLAY

STOP

SLOW MOTION

(BB)

PULL OPEN

REF VIDEO IN

P1 IN P2 IN

Switcher

Supply the external reference signal from a

q

sync signal generator to the units.



Use the composite connectors for the video

signals.

Player 2 (source machine 2)

INPUT SELECT

SDI

VIDEO Y PB PR

CMPST

OFF

POWER

METER FULL/FINE

MONITOR SELECT

LEVEL CH4 CUE

HEADPHONES

PULL OPEN

SDTI(V&A)

AUDIO ANALOG

AES/EBU USER SET

SDI

CH CONDITION

TC/CTL

STAND BY

TC SET

SHIFTADJ START RESET

SCH CF

DVCPRO

CH2

CH3 CH4 CUE TC

ASMBL

VIDEO CH1

CH1 CH2

CH3

4567321

INSERT

MULTI CUE

REC

PREVIEW

AUTO EDIT

OUTAIN

REVIEW

PREROLL

–+

TRIM

SET OUTIN

PULL FOR VARIABLE

VIDEO 1 OUT

RECORDER OUT

MONITOR OUT

monitor

REF (BB)

EJECT

AUTO OFF

TC MODE

CONTROL

PUSH

TAPE

REMOTE

TC INT

JOG

SHTL

SLOW

REV FWD

LOCAL

UB EXT EE

PLAYER

RECORDER

SERVO

REC INHIBIT

REC

EDIT

PLAY

STOP

REW

SLOW MOTION

PULL OPEN

(waveform monitor)

REF (BB)

REF VIDEO IN

WFM

RECORDER

INPUT SELECT

VIDEO Y PB PR

CMPST

OFF

POWER

METER FULL/FINE

MONITOR SELECT

LEVEL CH4 CUE

HEADPHONES

PULL OPEN

SDTI(V&A)

AUDIO ANALOG

AES/EBU USER SET

CH CONDITION

SCH CF

DVCPRO

ASMBL

VIDEO CH1

CH1 CH2

CH3

MULTI CUE

REC

PREVIEW

AUTO EDIT

REVIEW

PREROLL

PULL FOR VARIABLE

VIDEO IN

VSC

(vectorscope)

4567321

CH2

SDI

TC SET

SHIFTADJ START RESET

CH3 CH4 CUE TC

INSERT

–+

[When the analogue video input board (optional accessory)

EJECT

has been installed]

AUTO OFF

TC MODE

CONTROL

PUSH

TAPE

REMOTE

TC INT

JOG

SHTL

TC/CTL

SLOW

REV FWD

LOCAL

UB EXT EE

PLAYER

RECORDER

STAND BY

SERVO

REC INHIBIT

REC

EDIT

PLAY

OUTAIN

TRIM

STOP

REW

SET OUTIN

SLOW MOTION

PULL OPEN

Make these two cables equally long.

75Ω

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Tapes

Type Description

Consumer DV/DVCAM

S size cassette

These tapes are exclusively used with general consumer DV/DVCAM camera/ recorders. They can be played back on the unit if a cassette adapter AJ-CS750P (available as an optional accessory) is used. However, bear in mind that long-playing consumer cassette tapes (80 minutes in the standard mode; 120 minutes in the LP mode) cannot be used. It is recommended that Panasonic’s DV tapes for general consumer DV applications be used. Bear in mind that inserting one of these cassette tapes without first installing the cassette adapter will cause malfunctioning.

M size cassette

L cassette

DVCPRO (50 Mbps)

For consumer DV/DVCAM use

Align the cassette with the centre of the insertion slot and push it in gently. The cassette tape is loaded automatically.

OFF

POWER

METER

FULL/FINE

MONITOR SELECT

LEVEL CH4 CUE

HEADPHONES

PULL OPEN

Tapes with a maximum recording/playback time of 33 minutes. (AJ-P66MP) Tapes with a maximum recording/playback time of 92 minutes. (AJ-5P92LP)

Standard playback cassette tapes for consumer DV/DVCAM use. For playback, select DV or DVCAM as the setup menu item No. 014 (FORMAT SEL) setting. Use of Panasonic’s consumer-use DV tapes is recommended.

EJECT

AUTO OFF

PUSH

JOG

SHTL SLOW

REV FWD

PULL OPEN

CH1 CH2

CH3

PULL FOR VARIABLE

VIDEO Y PB PR

AUDIO ANALOG

REC

PREVIEW REVIEW

INPUT SELECT

CH CONDITION

ASSEM

CMPST

SDTI(V&A)

AES/EBU USER SET

SCH CF

DVCPRO

VIDEO CH1

MULTI CUE

AUTO EDIT

PREROLL

SDI

TC SET

SHIFT ADJ START RESET

CH2 CH3 CH4 CUE TC

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INSERT

–+

TRIM

SETIN OUT

TC MODE

CONTROL

TAPE

REMOTE

TC INT

TC/CTL

STAND BY

EDIT

OUT

REW

UB EXT EE

PLAYER

SERVO

PLAY

STOP

LOCAL

RECORDER

REC INHIBIT

REC

M cassette

L cassette

<Note>

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

• General consumer tapes recorded in the LP mode cannot be played back.

• When material recorded on a general consumer DV/DVCAM tape is to be edited, either use a DVCPRO50 (50 Mbps) or DVCPRO (25 Mbps) tape or record the material on another VTR used for broadcast applications.

• The maximum speed at which general consumer DV/DVCAM tapes can be advanced is 32 times the normal tape speed.

• The maximum time for STILL TIMER when a general consumer DV/DVCAM tape is used is set to 10 seconds, and the total time during which such a tape may be left standing in the STILL mode is set to 1 minute.

• Cueing up a general consumer DV/DVCAM tape at the same position should be kept to the minimum in order to protect the tape from damage.

• Noise may be generated on rare occasions during slow playback using a consumer-use DV/DVCAM tape.

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Switching on the power/inserting the cassette

POWER

OFF

LEVEL CH4 CUE

DVCPRO

AUDIO ANALOG

VIDEO Y PB PR

AES/EBU USER SET

CMPST

INPUT SELECT

SDI

CH CONDITION

SCH CF

SHIFT ADJ START RESET

STAND BY

UB EXT EE

TC INT

TC MODE

TAPE

LOCAL

REV FWD

PULL OPEN

JOG

PUSH

EJECT

AUTO OFF

SHTL SLOW

CONTROL

REMOTE

EDIT

REW

PLAY

SERVO

STOP

PLAYER

REC

REC INHIBIT

RECORDER

TC/CTL

TC SET

INSERT

CH2

TRIM

SET OUTIN

CH3 CH4 CUE TC

AUTO EDIT

PREROLL

PREVIEW

REVIEW

REC

PULL FOR VARIABLE

PULL OPEN

HEADPHONES

CH1 CH2

METER

FULL/FINE

MONITOR SELECT

–+

SDI

SDTI(V&A)

ASMBL

VIDEO CH1

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OUT

MULTI CUE

CH3

SLOW MOTION

Before starting to operate the unit, check whether the equipment has been connected properly.

Turn on the power.

Check that the AUTO OFF lamp is off. When condensation has formed or some other trouble has occurred, the AUTO OFF lamp lights, and all operations are disabled.

Insert the cassette tape. Insert the tape at its proper position without force.

Check that the STOP lamp is on. When the tape is inserted, the cylinder rotates automatically, the tape is loaded and the unit goes into the stop mode. The EJECT lamp goes off.

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STOP/STAND BY mode

When the STOP button is pressed, the unit goes into the stop mode. The STOP lamp lights and the tape stops travelling.

• In order to protect the tape, the unit goes into the standby OFF mode after the time set by setup menu No. 400 (STILL TIMER) has elapsed. When the STOP, REW, FF or PLAY button is pressed, the unit will go into the appropriate mode.

When the STAND BY button is pressed, the unit goes into the standby ON/OFF mode. When the button’s lamp is lit, the unit is in the standby ON mode. When the button is pressed during the stop mode, the unit goes into the standby OFF mode and half-loading mode and the lamp goes off. When the button is pressed during the standby OFF mode, the unit goes to the standby ON mode.

Still Timer Setting

Page 74 indicates the settings for menu item 400-Still Timer set. Still Timer settings 4 and below will best protect the tape.

OFF

POWER

METER

FULL/FINE

MONITOR SELECT

LEVEL CH4 CUE

HEADPHONES

PULL OPEN

CH1 CH2

CH3

PULL FOR VARIABLE

VIDEO Y PB PR

AUDIO ANALOG

REC

PREVIEW

REVIEW

INPUT SELECT

CMPST

AES/EBU USER SET

CH CONDITION

DVCPRO

ASMBL

VIDEO CH1

MULTI CUE

AUTO EDIT

SDTI(V&A)

SHIFT ADJ START RESET

SCH CF

CH2

CH3 CH4 CUE TC

4567321

INSERT

PREROLL

SDI

TC SET

–+

TRIM

SET OUTIN

EJECT

AUTO OFF

TC MODE

CONTROL

TAPE

PLAYER

SERVO

PLAY

STOP

REMOTE

LOCAL

RECORDER

REC INHIBIT

REC

SLOW MOTION

TC INT

TC/CTL

UB EXT EE

STAND BY

EDIT

OUT

REW

PUSH

SHTL

JOG

SLOW

REV FWD

PULL OPEN

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Recording

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

Press the STOP button to place the unit in the stop mode.

Set the TAPE/EE switch to EE. EE images now appear on the TV monitor.

Check that the REC INHIBIT lamp is off. If this lamp is lit, set the REC INHIBIT switch to OFF.

Select the video and audio input signals and adjust their levels.

5-1 Selecting video/audio input signals

1 Connect the signals to be recorded. 2 Select the input signals using the INPUT SELECT switches on the front panel.

The input signals corresponding to the lit lamps have been selected.

5-2 Adjusting the video level

[When the analogue video input board (optional accessory) has been installed]

1 Normally, the VIDEO IN LEVEL control/switch %0 is left at the “PRESET”

setting (unity value).

2 To adjust the recording level, set the VIDEO IN LEVEL control/switch %0 to

“MANUAL” and use it to adjust the level to a setting between +3 dB and –3 dB.

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5-3 Adjusting the audio level

1 Adjust the audio input signal levels of the analogue audio CH1/CH2, CH3/CH4

signals and analogue cue signal. Keep the audio input/output level controls $5 pushed in (unity value). The audio signals will be recorded at the proper level.

2 To adjust the recording level, pull out the controls $5 and adjust them. With the

CUE signal, adjust the control in such a way that –20 dB will not be exceeded.

Press the PLAY button while holding down the REC button. The REC and PLAY lamps light, and recording commences.

To end the recording, press the STOP button. Recording is ended, and the unit goes into the stop mode.

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• Check that the SERVO lamp is lit during recording. If it flashes or if it is off, the images played back will be disturbed.

• Only the analogue composite video input signals can be adjusted. (The digital video and analogue component input signals cannot be adjusted.)

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Playback

Insert the cassette tape, and place the unit in the stop mode.

Press the PLAY button. Regular playback is now commenced.

Adjust the audio playback level. Pull out the audio level controls and turn them clockwise or counterclockwise to adjust the levels. Normally, they are kept in the pushed-in state (unity value).

To end playback, press the STOP button. The VTR now goes into the stop mode.

<Note>

Check that the SERVO lamp is lit during playback. If it flashes or if it is off, the images played back will be disturbed.

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Jog/shuttle

Jog mode

Push the search dial to the “in” position. Be sure that the JOG lamp lights.

Rotate the search dial. The dial’s clickstops are cleared, and the tape is played back at the speed (–1× to +2× normal speed*) corresponding to the speed at which the dial is turned. When the dial rotation is stopped, a still picture appears. The playback picture is noise-free. *The jog speed ranges from –1× to +1× with DV and DVCAM tapes.

Shuttle mode

To transfer from the jog mode to another mode, press the appropriate button.

Push the search dial to release it from the “in” position. The SHTL lamp lights, and the unit goes into the shuttle mode.

• Immediately after the power has been turned on, rotate the search dial and set it to the centre position.

Set the SHTL/SLOW switch to SHTL or SLOW.

Rotate the search dial. When the SHTL/SLOW switch has been set to SHTL, the playback picture speed is varied from 0 to ±32× normal speed depending on the position of the dial. The playback picture speed can be switched to ±8.4×, ±16× and ±32× normal speed with setting menu No. 101 (SHTL MAX). The dial’s centre position is a clickstop where a still picture appears as the playback image. When the SHTL/SLOW switch has been set to SLOW, the playback picture speed is varied from –4.1 to +4.1× normal speed depending on the position of the dial. The maximum speed can be selected using the setup menu No. 320 (VAR FWD MAX) and No. 321 (VAR REV MAX). However, noise appears at speeds other than –1 to +2× normal speed*. The dial’s centre position is a clickstop where a still picture appears as the playback image. The playback picture is noise-free. *Noise will be generated outside the shuttle speed range of –1× to +1× with DV and

DVCAM tapes.

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

<Note>

When the unit leaves the factory, its operation is set up so that it will be transferred to the shuttle or jog mode when the search dial is rotated. If it is inconvenient for operation to be transferred to the variable-speed mode directly, it can also be transferred through the search button. Set setup menu No. 100 (SEARCH ENA) to KEY.

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Manual editing

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Select the editing mode.

ASSEMBLE: For assemble editing. INSERT: For insert editing.

Select the editing channel. In the case of insert editing, press the channel button corresponding to the signals to be edited, and check that its lamp is on.

Press the PLAY button. Search for the position where the editing is to be commenced (IN point) while viewing

the TV monitor, and press the PLAY and EDIT buttons together at the IN point. Press the STOP or PLAY button at the position where editing is to be completed (OUT

point) while viewing the TV monitor. The unit goes into the stop mode, and editing is completed.

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