Panasonic AJ-FRC27E User Manual

VQT9737

Model No. AJ- E

Operating Instructions

Frame Rate Converter

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

2 (E)

indicates safety information

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 Ïor the BSI mark Ìon 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.

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: Earth
Blue: Neutral
Brown: Live

Caution for AC Mains Lead

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

• The wire which is coloured BLUE must be connected
to the terminal in the plug which is marked with the let­ter N or coloured BLACK.

• The wire which is coloured BROWN must be connect­ed to the terminal in the plug which is marked with the
letter L or coloured RED.

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

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

How to replace the fuse

1.Open the fuse compartment with a screwdriver.

2.Replace the fuse.

Fuse

Contents

3 (E)

ENGLISH

Operating precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

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

System configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

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

Basic operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Menu selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Setup menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Time code (TC) and user’s bit (UB) . . . . . .15

Input/output formats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Error displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

Operating precautions

O This unit uses a hard disk drive: prior to operation, save

some data into a part of the memory that is free or load
data from the drive to check that the drive is working
properly.

O Since this unit uses a hard disk drive, it should never be

used when condensation has formed inside.

O If the unit has not been shut down properly, the data on

its hard disk drive may be destroyed or malfunctioning
may result.

O Do not set the power switch back to the ON position

immediately after it was set to the OFF position. Doing
so may cause malfunctioning.

O After operating the unit, ensure that the area around the

air intake openings on the front panel is well-ventilated
and keep it adequately ventilated.

O The cooling fans at the front and back of the unit are

maintenance parts: replace them at regular intervals.

$

DO NOT REMOVE PANEL COVER BY
UNSCREWING.

To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove
cover. No user serviceable parts inside.
Refer servicing to qualified service personnel.

$

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

CAUTION:

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 AUTHORIZED SERVICE
PERSONNEL.

CAUTION:

THE SOCKET SHALL BE INSTALLED NEAR THE
EQUIPMENT AND SHALL BE EASILY ACCESSI­BLE.

CAUTION:

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

CAUTION:

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR SHOCK HAZ­ARD, REFER INSTALLATION OF HARD- DISK
DRIVE TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
HARD-DISK DRIVE MUST BE BEARING THE CE­MARKING.

Features

4 (E)

System configuration

Frame rate conversion function

Using the HD-SDI input signals from a variable frame rate
camera (AJ-HDC27F) or DVCPRO HD VTR, this unit con­verts frame rates by taking out only the effective frames of
variable frame rate recorded clips, recording them, and play­ing them back. It can reproduce the slow or quick speed
effects intended during shooting on the spot. Its built-in
hard disk drive is capable of recording up to 100 minutes (at
24 fps) and playing back the recordings without the use of a
VTR.

Format conversion function and line/down-conversion
function

During playback, this unit can select a frame rate of 24, 25,
30 or 60 fps and line-convert to 1080/24p or down-convert
to an existing SDTV (480/60i) format. It supports both on­line and off-line editing environments. When frame rate
conversion is not needed, the unit can provide EE through
conversion where the input signals are converted and output
directly.

AUTO REC function

When this unit is connected to a variable frame rate camera
(AJ-HDC27F) using the HD-SDI connector, each cut can be
automatically recorded in the unit as a separate clip in con­junction with the REC/STOP operation of the camera. Even
with editing operations undertaken in the studio, each cut
can be automatically turned into a clip by using the START
and END marks recorded on the tape in the variable frame
rate camera to play back the cuts in a VTR and then record
them in this unit. Afterwards, all that the user needs to do is
choose the acceptable cuts and play them back.

Simple operation functions

Recording and playback are easily accomplished using the
unit’s front panel controls. The various settings can be
checked or changed using the cursor keys.

External RS-422 control

When a simple remote controller (AJ-A95) is connected to
the remote IN connector on the unit’s rear panel, the unit
can be operated by remote control using simplified remote
control functions.

Half rack unit dimensions

This unit is compactly designed with a width equivalent to a
half rack unit and a height of 5U. Its carrying handle
enables it to be carried around for use on location. Its ability
to enable the images shot to be viewed on the spot and the
results of its speed effects to be monitored makes it a wor­thy representative of the new style of digital cinema produc­tion.

<Notes>

O This unit is not designed to meet portability (drip-proof,

dust-proof) specifications. Bear in mind that operating it
outdoors or moving it with its power still on may cause
malfunctioning. In particular, take care to protect the
hard disk drive from vibration and impact.

O If a problem has occurred with the hard disk drive, the

recorded data may be destroyed or the system may not
start up. Consult with your dealer, and replace the drive
with a new one.

AJ-HDC27F

AJ-HD150

AJ-HD150

HD-SDI

HD-SDI

HD monitor

SD monitor

Composite
signals

Remote
control

HD-SDI

AJ-FRC27

AJ-A95

When recording using the VTR, set the VTR in
such a way that regeneration is initiated with the
external time code. For further details, contact
your dealer.

ON

OFF

CH CONDITION ENTER ESCAPE SHIFT

POWER

METER

FULL/FINE

L

MONITOR SELECT

R

CH

ASMBL

LEVEL

CH 1/5 CH 2/6 CH 3/7 CH 4/8 CUE

1

REC

PREVIEW
REVIEW

HEADPHONES

PULL
OPEN

PB

PULL FOR VARIABLE

AUDIO CH SELECT

1

CH

4

CH 5CH

8

VIDEO

CH1/5CH2/8 CH3/7 CH4/8 CUE TC

2 3 4 5 6 7 8

MULTICUE

AUTO EDIT

PREROLL

EJECT

M-cassette / ADAPTER

Caution: Do not insert S-cassette without adapter

MODE

CONTROL

PUSH

TC INTTCTAPE

REMOTE

JOG SHTL

RESET

SLOW

REV FWD

UB

EXT EE

LOCAL

TC/CTL

STAND BY

PLAYER

RECORDER

TC SET

SHIFT ADJ

START

SERVO

REC INHIBIT

EDIT PLAY

REC

INSERT

A

A

IN

OUT

TRIM

REW STOP

FF

IN

SET OUT

PULL
OPEN

ON

OFF

CH CONDITION ENTER ESCAPE SHIFT

POWER

METER

FULL/FINE

L

MONITOR SELECT

AUDIO CH SELECT

R

CH

1

CH

4

CH 5CH

8

ASMBL

VIDEO

CH1/5CH2/8 CH3/7 CH4/8 CUE TC

LEVEL

CH 1/5 CH 2/6 CH 3/7 CH 4/8 CUE

1

2 3 4 5 6 7 8

INSERT

MULTICUE

A

REC

PREVIEW

IN

AUTO EDIT

PREROLL

REVIEW

HEADPHONES

PULL
OPEN

IN

PB

PULL FOR VARIABLE

EJECT

M-cassette / ADAPTER

Caution: Do not insert S-cassette without adapter

MODE

CONTROL

PUSH

TC INTTCTAPE

REMOTE

JOG SHTL

RESET

SLOW

REV FWD

UB

EXT EE

LOCAL

TC/CTL

STAND BY

PLAYER

RECORDER

TC SET

SHIFT ADJ

START

SERVO

REC INHIBIT

EDIT PLAY

REC

A

OUT

TRIM

REW STOP

FF

SET OUT

PULL
OPEN

Parts and their functions

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ENGLISH

1 POWER switch

After the unit’s operation has been shut down properly,
set this switch to the OFF position. If the power is turned
off while the unit is operating, the data may be destroyed
or the hard disk drive may malfunction.

2 WARNING lamp

This flashes when an error or warning has occurred. For
details, refer to the error table (page 19).

3 HDD lamp

This lights when the hard disk drive is being accessed.

4 REW key

Press this to search backward through the recorded data
or search for a previous clip. To search for a previous
clip, press the REW key and SHIFT key at the same time.

5 STOP key

Press this to stop the unit’s operation.

6 FF key

Press this to search forward through the recorded data or
search for a subsequent clip. To search for a subsequent
clip, press the FF key and SHIFT key at the same time.

7 PLAY key

Press this to play back recorded data, switch to the V-V
mode or record new data. To record new data, press the
PLAY key and REC key at the same time.

8 SHIFT key

Press this to search for recorded data. To search for a
previous clip, press the REW key and SHIFT key at the
same time; to search for a subsequent clip, press the FF
key and SHIFT key at the same time.
Keep pressing both the SHIFT key and the [2] (down)
key for more than 2 seconds and a shutdown confirma­tion message will appear on END screen of this unit.

9 REC key

Press this to record data or forcibly switch to the E-E
mode.

: [# ] (up) key

This is used to move the item to be shown on the display
panel upward.

; [2 ] (down) key

This is used to move the item to be shown on the display
panel downward.

< [! ] (left) key

This is used to move the cursor or item to be shown on
the display panel to the left.

= [1 ] (right) key

This is used to move the cursor or item to be shown on
the display panel to the right.

> SET key

This is used to enter the item shown on the display panel.

? CANCEL key

This is used to restore the screen immediately before the
one now shown.

@ Display panel

The basic screens and menu screens (page 10) appear
on this panel.

Front panel

POWER

ON

1

2

3

OFF

45678

REW

WARNING

HDD

PREV SHIFT

@

CANCEL

< =

>

STOP FF PLAY REC

NEXT

?

:

;

9

Parts and their functions

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1 HD SDI IN connector (BNC)

The HD SDI signals are supplied to this connector.

2 HD SDI through connector (BNC)

The HD SDI input signals are passed straight through the
unit and output here.

3 HD SDI OUT connector (BNC)

The HD SDI signals are output from this connector.

4 REMOTE IN (RS-422) connector

The remote controller is connected to this connector.
The only commands supported in the remote control
mode are FF, REW, STOP, PLAY, REC and SHTL.

<Note>

Functions that cannot be used when an external control
unit is used
OClip location function initiated by pressing the SHIFT

key and FF or REW key at the same time

OEject control function initiated by pressing the SHIFT

key and REW key on the remote controller (AJ-A95)

5 SD OUT VIDEO connector

The down-converted signals are output from this connec­tor.

6 AC IN socket

The power cord is connected to this socket.

7 FUSE holder

This contains a 3.15A fuse.

8 SIGNAL GND

To minimize noise, this is connected to the signal ground
on the component connected. It is not a safety ground.

9 Fan motors

These are used to cool down the unit.

123

5

4

6

7

8

9

REMOTE IN

SD OUT

HD SDI

VIDEO

IN

ACTIVE

THROUGH

OUT

AC IN

~

SIGNAL

GND

F

U

S

E

P

U

S

H

Rear panel

Basic operations

7 (E)

ENGLISH

Startup

1.

Set the power switch to the ON position.

Panasonic AJ-FRC27

Now Booting/222...

05141501 00:00:00:00

720/60P STOP >

2.

The following message appears on the display panel.

3.

When startup is completed normally, the following dis­play appears on the display panel.

Recording

1. Check that the HD SDI signals are being input from the

variable frame rate camera.

2. Select ON as the AUTO REC setting on the setup

menu.

3. Return to the basic screen, and press the REC key to

set the unit to the recording standby mode (both the
REC and STOP lamps now light).
The data recording is now automatically controlled by
the AUTO REC flag set in the HD SDI signals. (While
recording is in progress, both the REC and PLAY
lamps light.)

OVariable frame rate camera in REC mode:

When the unit detects the REC START signal, record­ing starts automatically.

O Variable frame rate camera in STOP mode:

When the unit detects the STOP signal, recording
stops automatically.

$ When AUTO REC is set to ON

Control flow when AUTO REC is set to ON

There are two recording mode settings: AUTO REC ON
where data is recorded automatically in accordance with the
variable frame rate camera, and AUTO REC OFF where
data is recorded manually.
When new data is recorded, it is always recorded under a
new clip name. The clip name is shown on the display
panel in the form of a date and time.

Example:

The name of the clip whose recording started on May 14
(2002) at 15 hr 01 min 30 sec appears as “05141501.”

If the remaining memory is reduced to under one minute
(equivalent to 60p) during recording when ON has been
selected as the ALARM setting on the setup menu, the
“DISK FULL” message is displayed, and the alarm sounds.
When there is no more free memory remaining, recording is
stopped.

<Note>

When the variable frame rate camera’s frame rate has been
switched from 23P to 24P or from 25P to 24P, the screen
may be subject to an instantaneous disturbance as an E-E
output. Bear this in mind when switching the frame rate dur­ing recording if the unit’s output signals are recorded on an
external VTR.

STOP detected

START mark STOP mark

REC detected

Recording starts

STOP

Variable frame
rate camera

AutoRec Flag

AJ-FRC27

STOP

REC

STOP STOP

REC

Recording stops

Basic operations

8 (E)

Recording (continued)

1. Check that the HD SDI signals are being input from the
variable frame rate camera.

2. To start recording data, press the REC and PLAY keys.
(Both the REC and PLAY lamps light.)

3. To stop the data recording, press the STOP key. (Only
the STOP lamp lights.)

$ When AUTO REC is set to OFF

Auto Rec=ON

Operation

Forced recording (released when
AUTO REC mode is established)

REC+PLAY

Operation/control data

Mode

REC

Start Flag

Stop Flag

STOP

Recording standby mode

Recording starts

Recording stops

Stop (released when AUTO REC
mode is established)

Display

REC+PLAY lamps
light

REC+STOP lamps
light

REC+PLAY lamps
light

REC+STOP lamps
light

Only STOP lamp
lights

Auto Rec=OFF

Operation

Forced
recording

EE mode

No opera­tion

No opera­tion

Stop

Display

REC+PLAY
lamps light

STOP lamp lights

No change

No change

Only STOP lamp
lights

Basic operations

9 (E)

ENGLISH

Shutdown

1.

In the MENU mode, press the [1] (right) key to move the
cursor to END (shutdown).

2.

Press the SET key.

4.

Press the SET key.

3.

The following message now appears.
Select YES.

<Note>

Keep pressing both the SHIFT key and the [2] (down)
key for more than 2 seconds and a shutdown confirma­tion message will appear on END screen of this unit.

5.

The following message now appears.

6.

Upon completion of shutdown, the following message
appears.

7.

Set the power switch to OFF.

Setup

1.

Press the [1] (right) key in any mode except REC, and
set the unit to the MENU mode.

2.

Press the [1] (right) key to move the cursor to SETUP
and then press the SET key.

3.

Press the SET key again.

5.

After changing the selected parameter item, keep
pressing the SET key until the "COMPLETE" display
appears. The changed parameter item is now saved.

<Note>

The parameter will not be changed if the screen is
transferred from the setup screen to another screen
without first saving the changes to the parameter item.

4.

Select the parameter item to be set using the [#] (up)
key or [2] (down) key.

Forward and Backward searches

Press the FF key or REW key.
The frames are played back in line with the speed which
was set on the setup menu (FF or REW SPEED).

Playback

When the PLAY key is pressed, the selected clip is played
back.

<Note>

In the playback mode established immediately after start­up, the first clip recorded in the unit is selected. No clips
are selected immediately after all the clips have been
cleared.
O When the SHIFT key and FF key are pressed at the

same time, the next clip is selected.

O When the SHIFT key and REW key are pressed at the

same time, the previous clip is selected.

Immediately after a clip has been recorded, the unit is at
the final recording position of that clip.
To return to the beginning of the currently selected clip,
press the REW key and SHIFT key at the same time.

Select the clip to be played back.
O When the SHIFT key and FF key are pressed at the

same time, the next clip is selected.

O When the SHIFT key and REW key are pressed at the

same time, the previous clip is selected.

There are two playback modes: the loop playback mode
(LOOP PB=ON) and the normal playback mode (LOOP
PB=OFF). Set the mode on the setup menu.

O Loop playback mode (LOOP PB=ON)

All the clips are played back continuously in sequence
starting with the currently selected clip.
To stop clip playback press the STOP, REW or FF key.

O Normal playback mode (LOOP PB=OFF)

In this mode, playback of the selected clips starts from
the current position to the end, after which playback
stops.

$ To play back a clip immediately after startup

$ To play back a clip after it was recorded

$ To play back a different clip after clip playback and

recording

$ Loop playback mode and normal playback mode

[END]

1 YES NO

[END] 39

Wait a moment......

Please turn off

Power switch!

Menu selection

10 (E)

Basic screens 1 and 2

1 CLIP ID display

The name of the clip currently being output appears here.

2 Time code display

The current time code value appears here.
During recording, the value of original time code which
has been input is displayed; during playback, the value
corresponding to the TC REGEN setting on the setup
menu is output.
CONV: The time code that results when the head of the

selected clip is converted as a time code of
00:00:00:00.

ORG: The time code during recording for each selected

clip

Basic screen 1

Menu selection screen

MENU1 MENU2

(An item can be selected
using the [1 ] and [! ]
keys.)

Basic screen 2

Basic screens 1 and 2 show the information required for
normal operations. They appear on the display panel after
the unit has been started up.
The menu selection screen is selected by pressing the [1]
(right) key. Select a menu using the [!](left), [1](right),
[2](down) and [#](up) keys, and press the SET key to estab­lish the menu.

Output location

Display panel

TC REGEN

CONV

CONV

ORG

ORG

RS-422 connector CONV ORG

SD OUT connector CONV CONV

HD SDI OUT connector CONV CONV

3 Output format/remaining hard disk drive memory dis-

play

The output format of the currently selected clip appears
here. For details on the formats which can be output,
refer to page 17.
The remaining memory appears when basic screen 2 is
displayed.
The remaining memory is displayed as the 24P or 60P
equivalent.
Use the [\/] and [/\] keys to switch between 24P and 60P.

4 Output format warning display

An asterisk (2) appears here (when LOCK has been
selected as the INCOME LOCK setting in the V-V mode)
if the actual output format is at variance from the output
format which was set on the setup menu.

5 Mode display

The current control mode (STOP, FF, REW, PLAY or
REC) appears here.

6 Auto Rec mode display

“AUTO” appears when AUTO REC is ON; no display
appears when AUTO REC is OFF.

7 Menu key display

The [>] (right) key is displayed here.
The [<] (left) or [>] (right) key is pressed to switch the
menu screen which is to appear on the display panel.

[2 ][# ]

[1 ]

TC REGEN settings

CLIP LOG SETUP VER HDD END

12

05141501 00:00:00:00

720/60P

3567

PLAY AUTO

2

4

1

Menu selection

11 (E)

ENGLISH

SETUP screen

VER screen

APP Ver.x.xx Application
FRNT Ver.x.xx Front panel (FPGA)
PCII Ver.x.xx PCI I/F (FPGA)
UPCN Ver.x.xx Format converter (FPGA)
DVCC Ver.x.xx DVC control (FPGA)
DWNC Ver.x.xx Down-conversion

CLOCK: The unit’s internal PC clock is set. Use the [1]

(right) or [!] (left) key to move the item to be
changed, and change the numerical value using
the [#] (up) or [2] (down) key.
Operation is returned to the SETUP screen by the
CANCEL key.

BACK: Operation returns to the menu selection screen.

The version of the software program used appears on this
screen.

CLIP screen

1 CLIP ID

The CLIP ID display is changed by the [#] (up) or [2]
(down) keys.

2 DUR

The duration of the clip whose CLIP ID is displayed
appears here.

3 DEL

The CLIP ID displayed will be deleted.

4 CLR

All the CLIP IDs will be cleared.

5 BACK

Operation will return to the menu selection screen.

Names of the recorded clips and their durations appear on
this screen. The clip deletion method is selected on the
screen.

The setup menu settings are performed on this screen.

Errors and warnings are displayed on this screen.

LOG screen

1 Time occurred

The time at which the error occurred appears here.

2 Error name

The name of the error appears here.

<Note>

For details, refer to the error table (page 19).

3 SILNT

This is set when the alarm beep is to be muted when an
error has occurred.

4 BEEP

The alarm sounds when an error occurs.
When the SET key is pressed, operation returns to the
menu selection screen.

Use the [1] (right) or [!] (left) keys to move the cur­sor and select DEL, CLR or BACK.

USER: The parameters are set.

1 Menu item

The menu item display is changed using the [#] (up) or
[2] (down) key.

2 Parameter

The settings in the parameters can be selected using the
[1] (right) or [!] (left) key.
If the SET key is pressed until "COMPLETE" appears
after a setting has been selected, the setting will be
saved.

<Note>

For details, refer to the setup menu on page 13.

12

12345678

1

DEL

345

00:00:00:00

CLR BACK

[USER-SETUP]

HD PB FMT 1080/24P

12

12

11:11:11 TEMP ERR

SILNT BEEP

34

1

[CLOCK]

<02/04/11 00:00:00>

[VERSION]

APP Ver.1.02

Menu selection

12 (E)

HDD screen

On this screen, some data is saved into a part of the hard
disk drive’s memory that is free and then loaded to check
that the drive is working properly.

<Note>

When no clips have been recorded, it takes about 80 min­utes to check that the hard disk drive is working properly.

END screen

All the unit’s operations are shut down on this screen.

1.

In the MENU mode, press the [1](right) key to move the
cursor to END (shutdown).

2.

Press the SET key.

4.

Press the SET key.

3.

The following message now appears.
Select YES.

<Note>

Keep pressing both the SHIFT key and the [2] (down)
key for more than 2 seconds and a shutdown confirma­tion message will appear on END screen of this unit.

5.

The following message now appears.

6.

Upon completion of shutdown, the following message
appears.

7.

Set the power switch to OFF.

HDD Verify START OK?

1

YES NO

[END]

1 YES NO

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Wait a moment......

Please turn off

Power switch!

Setup menu

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Menu item Parameter Description

HD PB FMT

HD PB RATE

1080/23psf
1080/24psf (Default)
1080/25psf
1080/50i
1080/59i
1080/60i
720/59p
720/60p

24 (Default)
25
30
60

For selecting the output format.

<Notes>

O23psf = 23.98psf, 59i = 59.94i
OBear in mind that if the systems for the reference frequency at the

camera side and for the unit’s output frequency are at variance
when LOCK has been selected as the INCOME LOCK setting, the
playback output will be synchronized to the basic frequency at the
camera side.
Example:
If the camera’s frequency is 59.94 Hz, the 720/59p format will
apply for the playback output when the 720/60p parameter setting
has been selected.

OThe value which was last selected will be used as the setting when

the unit is started up.

For setting the number of active frames per second when 720 has
been selected as the HD PB FMT setting.

ACTIVE FRAME

ON (Default)
OFF

ON: Only those frames for which the Active Flag has been set are

recorded on the hard disk drive. During playback, the 2:3 pull­down mode is used for output.

OFF: All the frames which are input are recorded.
<Note>

The value which was last selected will be used as the setting when
the unit is started up.

AUTO REC

ON
OFF (Default)

ON: Auto recording is initiated or stopped in accordance with the

Rec Flag of the input signals from the variable frame rate cam­era or VTR.

OFF: Recording is started by pressing the REC key on the front panel

or the REC and PLAY keys on the remote controller, and it is
stopped by pressing the STOP key.

<Notes>

OIf the RecStart signal is detected from the variable frame rate cam-

era or VTR during FF or REW, the unit may be set to the recording
mode. Select OFF as the Auto Rec setting during FF or REW.

OThe Auto Rec setting is not saved so it should be changed as

required.

FF/REW SPEED

1
2
4
8 (Default)
16
32

This is the playback speed when FF or REW is selected.

<Note>

The value which was last selected will be used as the setting when
the unit is started up.

LOOP PB

ON (Default)
OFF

For setting whether all the clips are to be played back continuously.
ON: Playback starts from the current position, and all the clips are

played back continuously.

OFF: Playback starts from the current position, and the selected clips

are played back to the end, after which playback stops.

INCOME LOCK

LOCK
FREE (Default)

For setting whether the playback output signals are to be synchro­nized with the input signals.
LOCK: If input signals are supplied, the output signals are synchro-

nized with them. If no input signals are supplied, they are not
synchronized.

FREE: The output signals are not synchronized.
<Note>

The value which was last selected will be used as the setting when
the unit is started up.

PREROLL(SEC)

0 (Default)
2
4
6
8
10

For inserting the prescribed signals between clips for the specified
period of time when clips are continuously played back.

<Note>

The value which was last selected will be used as the setting when
the unit is started up.

“Default” denotes the factory settings.

Setup menu

14 (E)

REGEN MODE

NORMAL (Default)
24PSync

For selecting the time code conversion method.
NORMAL: Conversion with no synchronization point (head =

00:00:00:00).

24PSync: With the 25 p output, conversion with the designated syn-

chronization point serving as the basic point.
Conditions under which 24PSync TC conversion operates
normally:
Output format: 1080/25P, 720/25P over 59.94P/60P
Time code: CONV

<Note>

The value which was last selected will be used as the setting when
the unit is started up.

AUDIO MUTE

ON
OFF (Default)

For selecting the setting at which the sound is to be muted in the E-E
mode.

ON: The sound is muted.
OFF: The sound is not muted.

SD SUPER

OFF
TC (Default)
TC/UB

For selecting whether the TC and/or UB display is to be superim­posed onto signals to the SD OUT connector.

OFF: No display.
TC: The time code is displayed.
TC/UB: The time code and user’s bit are displayed.
<Note>

The value which was last selected will be used as the setting when
the unit is started up.

COMP SETUP

OFF
ON (Default)

For selecting whether to set the setup level addition function for the
SD OUT connector.

OFF: The setup is not added.
ON: The setup is added.
<Note>

The value which was last selected will be used as the setting when
the unit is started up.

DOWN CONV

525i (Default)
625i

For setting the SD OUT connector. Depending on the HD output, it
may not be possible to select a setting for this item.

<Note>

The value which was last selected will be used as the setting when
the unit is started up.

ALARM MSG

OFF
ON (Default)

For setting whether to display the alarm screen (see page 19) when
an error has occurred.

OFF: The alarm screen is not displayed.
ON: The alarm screen is displayed.
<Note>

The value which was last selected will be used as the setting when
the unit is started up.

TC REGEN

CONV (Default)
ORG

For selecting the time code which is to be output from the display
panel or RS-422 connector.
CONV: Time code resulting from the conversion of the head or syn-

chronization point as 00:00:00:00.

ORG: Time code during recording.
<Note>

The value which was last selected will be used as the setting when
the unit is started up.

“Default” denotes the factory settings.

Menu item Parameter Description

Time code (TC) and user’s bit (UB)

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O Recorded clips shot at the 24P frame rate setting must be

used. If any other clips are used, the value of the time
code which is output will be adversely affected.

O Output formats: 1080/25P, 720/25P over 59.94P/60P
O Clips: Recording frame rate of 24P
O Clips cannot be used in the E-E mode.
O Whether a clip has been shot at the 24P frame rate set-

ting cannot be ascertained from the operations on the
front panel. For synchronized playback, record at the
24P setting only.
Change the REGEN MODE setting selected on the setup
menu to 24PSync, and then record.

O “00:00:00:00” is always used as the synchronization point

for conversion.

O If a recorded clip shot at the 24P setting is played back at

the 25P frame rate setting, it will run ahead slightly. The
time code is converted into a value which is slightly
ahead of the time code value of the recorded clip shot at
the original 24P setting.

Time code (TC) display

The same time code value as the one which is embedded in
the HD SDI output signals is displayed. Therefore, this
serves as the input TC during recording, and the TC that
conforms with the format which has been set is output dur­ing playback.

User’s bit (UB) display

The same user’s bit as the one in the HD SDI output signals
is displayed. Therefore, this serves as the input TC during
recording, and the TC that conforms with the format which
has been set is output during playback.

During recording
FF : FF : II : RG

FF:FF Number of frames recorded in applicable clip

If this number exceeds 9999, the display remains at
9999, and recording continues.

II Number of effective frames (4 to 60) in input HD

SDI signals

R Input reference frequency

5: 59.94 Hz, 6: 60.00 Hz

G Higher 2 bits: Auto Rec Flag

Lower 2 bits: Active Frame Flag

During playback
TT : TT : 00 : RG

TT:TT Original time code value (HH:MM)
00 Number of output frames (see table below)
R Input reference frequency

5: 59.94 Hz, 6: 60.00 Hz

G Higher 2 bits: Auto Rec Flag

Lower 2 bits: Active Frame Flag

TC/UB display at the SD OUT connector

Diagram showing 24P/25P synchronized time
code conversion

Number of output frames during playback

24P synchronized playback

1080

720/Xp

21

-59.94/60

23.98 24 25 50 59.94 60 24 25 30 60

24 24 25 25 24 24 24 25 30 60

Number of output
frames

Output format

Before
conver­sion

10S

9Sec 15Frame

19Sec 5Frame

20S

After
conver­sion

21

Xp=HD PB RATE

00:00:00:00

t

TC 00:00:00:00

TC 00:00:00:00

UB 00:01:24:5A

Time code (TC) and user’s bit (UB)

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When CONV is selected as the TC REGEN setting, the values of the time code which are output to the display panel, remote
controller, SD OUT connector and HD SDI OUT connector may not be the same values in all locations. (See table below)

Time code values which are output for 1 second for each output format

Display panel

00T23

00T23

00T24

00T24

00T29

00T29

00T29

00T29

Remote controller

00T23

00T23

00T24

00T24

00T29

00T29

00T29

00T29

SD OUT connector/525i

00T29

00T29

00T24

00T24

00T29

00T29

00T29

00T29

SD OUT connector/625i HD SDI OUT connector

00T23

00T23

00T24

00T24

00T29

00T29

00T29

00T29

1080/23

Output format

1080/24

1080/25

1080/50

1080/59

1080/60

720/59

720/60

Example: When 1080/23 serves as the format, and the SD OUT connector/525 serves as the output location

The position where the time code value is 00 matches. The time code is displayed in such a way that its value deviates little
by little in the course of one second.

1F 2F 3F 4F 5F • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

· · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · ·

· · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 22 23

29F28F27F26F25F 30F

00 01 02 03 04

00 01 02 03 20 21

27 28 2924 25 26

1080/23

SD OUT connector/525i

Input/output formats

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E-E mode (when the same signals as the input signals are output)

O Only format conversion is possible with E-E mode outputs.
O The output in the E-E mode is synchronized with the input. This means that, when the input is 60p, the output will always

be set to the output format with a frequency whose decimal places have been rounded up. For example, if the input is

59.94p and the output is 23.98p, the input will be set to 60p and the output will be set to 24p.
Also, an asterisk (2) on the basic screen 1 appears on the display panel if the actual output format is at variance from the
output format which was set on the setup menu “HD PB FMT”.

O The output is normal only when the input frame rate and output frame rate are identical. Bear in mind that with any other

combination, the output will not be normal.

O Bear in mind that the E-E output is synchronized with the reference frequency of the input signal and this may be at vari-

ance from the output setting.

F: Combination that enables the input to be converted in the pull-up mode and then output with normal frames

V-V mode (when the recorded clip signals have been output)

In the V-V mode, both rates and formats can be converted. Bear in mind that the reference frequency which is output when
LOCK has been selected as the INCOME LOCK setting and the reference frequency which is output when FREE has been
selected will be at variance.
F B/W: Output based on B/W mode

720/59.94p,720/60p

Down-converted

output

4-23 24 25 26-29 30 31-59 60

525i 625i

23.98psf

Output

Input

Output

Input

24psf

25psf

50i

59.94i

60i

24psf

25psf

30psf

60psf

F

22

F

23

F

23

F

23

F

2122

F

2123

F

F

F

21

F

21

F

F

F

F

F

F

F

F

F

F

F

F

1080

720/59.94p

22

720/60p

23

21:

Output based on 2:3 pull-down mode

22:

Output based on 720/59.94p input

23:

Output based on 720/60p input

720/59.94p 720/60p

Down-converted

output

Lock Free Lock Free 525i 625i

23.98psf

24psf

25psf

50i

59.94i

60i

24p

25p

30p

60p

24p

25p

30p

60p

FF

F

F

F

F

F

F

F

F

F

F

F

F

F

F

F

F

F

F

F

F

F

F

F

F

F

F B/W

F B/W

F B/W

F B/W

F

F

F

F

F

F

F

F

F

F

F

F

F B/W

F

F

F

F B/W

F

F

F

F

F

F

F

F

1080

720/59.94p

720/60p

Troubleshooting

18 (E)

Indication Action to be taken

Data is not recorded properly.

When the unit is set to the recording mode
with the power on, a problem occurs with the
E-E output during recording.

OCheck that the internal cooling fans are running properly.
OStop the recording, and shut down the unit. Continue cooling for 10 minutes with the

power off, restart the unit, and check whether it operates properly.

Data is not played back properly.

When the unit is operating with the power on,
a problem occurs with the playback output.

OCheck that the internal cooling fans are running properly.
OStop the playback, and shut down the unit. Continue cooling for 10 minutes with the

power off, restart the unit, and check whether it operates properly.

The WARNING lamp is lighted.

Act in accordance with the error message on the display panel.
FAN: Replace the fan.
TEMP: Turn off the unit’s power and move the unit to a cool place.

The front panel displays have gone
off.

Press any key, and if “Communication error” appears, it means that a problem has occurred
in the application. Consult with your dealer.

Recording starts but stops immedi­ately.

Check how much free memory remains.
If there is no free memory, delete the files which are no longer needed.
If free memory is available, contact your dealer.

Data playback is normal in some for­mats but not in others.

Check the input signal and format settings.
If the data cannot be played back even when a check of the input signal and format settings
reveals no problems, contact your dealer.

The images do not always move
smoothly with E-E mode output.

The images may not move smoothly when identical frame rates (for instance, when the rates
for both the camera and FRC are set to 24p) are not used in the E-E mode. This will arise
when identical frame rates have not been set, but is not indicative of malfunctioning.

When data is recorded immediately
after playback, block noise interferes
with the start of the recorded
images.

Several seconds are required for switching between input and output.
Refrain from recording immediately after playback.

The user wants to change the signal
for preroll use.

The standard signal is the black signal.
To change to any other signal, consult with your dealer.

Unit fails to start up normally.

No operating displays appear even after 5
minutes.

Check that the AC power cable is connected to the AC input socket and that AC power is
supplied.
If there are no problems in this respect, contact your dealer.

<Note>

If the unit fails to resume normal operation even after the above action has been taken, contact your dealer.

Error displays

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Type of error Cause and remedial action

RECORD ERROR

This appears when data could not be recorded properly when a recording request was
processed.
Restart the unit.

PLAY ERROR

This appears when data could not be played back properly when a playback request was
processed.
Check that clips have been recorded.

SHUTTLE ERROR

This appears when a shuttle operation could not be performed properly when the shuttle
request was processed.
Check that clips have been recorded.

SEEK ERROR

This appears when a designated clip could not be located. It occurs when the playback,
recording or other control instruction was received in the “No Clip” status.
Check that clips have been recorded.

FAN1 ERROR

This appears when a problem has occurred in the fan at the top of the front panel.
Contact your dealer.

FAN2 ERROR

This appears when a problem has occurred in the fan at the bottom of the front panel.
Contact your dealer.

FAN3 ERROR

This appears when trouble has occurred in the rear panel fan.
Contact your dealer.

TEMPERATURE ERROR

This appears when the temperature sensor on the front circuit board has exceeded the tem­perature setting (approx. 36 to 39 degrees Celsius). Operation continues even when this
error has occurred but no guarantees can be made for the performance of the hard disk
drive. Therefore, the unit should be moved immediately to a cool place.

DISK FULL

This appears when there is less than the equivalent of 1 minute (60P conversion) free mem­ory space on the hard disk drive. Delete any files which are no longer needed.

BOOT ERROR

This appears when the unit cannot be started up properly for some reason at startup.
Contact your dealer.

STOP ERROR

This appears when the unit could not be stopped properly when the STOP request was
received.
It occurs when recording is stopped while no input signals are supplied or when the record­ing of signals without the Active Flag has been stopped when Active Flag is ON.
Check the Active Flag setting on the setup menu.

ALARM screen

Error table

When ALARM MSG on the setup menu is set to ON, the ALARM screen is displayed when an error has occurred. This
screen displays the errors and warnings. The same error details appear on both the alarm screen and log screen.

1 Time occurred

The time at which the error occurred appears here.

2 Error name

The name of the error appears here.

<Note>

For details, refer to the error table.

3 SILNT

This is set when the alarm beep is to be muted when an
error has occurred.

4 BACK

Select this to stop the alarm beep.
Select it also to return to the menu selection screen.

12

11:11:11 TEMP ERR

1 SILNT BACK

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Specifications

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Operating temperature:

5 to 35 ˚C

Storage temperature:

j10 to 50 ˚C

Operating humidity:

10% to 80%

Storage humidity:

5% to 90%

Weight:

15 kg

Dimensions:(WkHkD)

210k222k492 mm

Recording time:

Min. 40 min. (100 min. with 24P conversion)

Compression system:

DVCPRO HD (720/60P)

Input signal (recording signal) connectors:

HD SDI connector
(SMPTE 292M standard complied with)
IN (DIGITAL) connectork1 (BNC)
THROUGH OUT (DIGITAL) connectorsk3 (BNC)

Output signal connectors:

HD SDI connector
(SMPTE 292M standard complied with)
OUT (DIGITAL) connectork1 (BNC)

Playback output formats:

1080

23.98psf, 24psf, 25psf, 50i, 59.94i, 60i

720/60P, 59.94P

24P, 25P, 30P, 60P

Standard down-conversion output connector:

Analog composite signal connectork1
TC/UB superimposing ON/OFF function provided (with
SETUP)

Control connector:

RS-422 connectork1

Interface connectors:

HD SDI IN/THROUGH

HD SDI IN (DIGITAL) BNC connectork1
HD SDI THROUGH (DIGITAL) BNC connectork1

HD SDI OUT

HD SDI OUT (DIGITAL) BNC connectork1

SD composite output

VIDEO (analog) BNC connectork1

Power Source: 220T230 Vw10%, 50/60 Hz w10%
Power consumption: 98 W

indicates safety information.

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