Panasonic AJ-HD130DC User Manual

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Digital HD Video Cassette Recorder

AJ- DCP

Operating Instructions

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IMPORTANT

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

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,

DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).

REFER TO 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 household 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.

NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (service) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

WARNING:

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

CAUTION:

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD AND ANNOYING INTERFERENCE, USE THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES ONLY.

FCC Note:

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. To assure continued compliance follow the attached installation instructions and do not make any unauthorized modifications.

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.

CAUTION:

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.

indicates 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. Avoid operating or storing the unit in an excessively hot,

cold, or damp environment as this may result in damage both to the recorder and to the tape. Do not spray any cleaner or wax directly on the unit.

If the unit is not going to be used for a length of time,

protect it from dirt and dust. Do not leave a cassette in the recorder when not in use.

Do not block the ventilation slots of the unit.

Use this unit horizontally and do not place anything on

the top panel. Cassette tape can be used only for one-side, one

direction recording. Two-way or two-track recordings cannot be made. Cassette tape can be used for either Color or Black &

White recording. Do not attempt to disassemble the recorder.

There are no user serviceable parts inside. If any liquid spills inside the recorder, have the recorder

examined for possible damage. Refer any needed servicing to authorized service

personnel.

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Contents

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

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

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

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

Rear panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Turning on the power and inserting the

cassette . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

STOP mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Rec pause/recording

(frame-to-frame continuity) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Cue (fast forward playback)/review (reverse

playback) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Still-picture playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Linear 0.3a speed playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Variable-speed playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Repeat playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Setup Menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

SYSTEM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

BASIC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

INTERFACE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

TAPE PROTECT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

TIME CODE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

VIDEO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

AUDIO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

MENU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Error Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Emergency Eject . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Video Head Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Condensation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Time Code & User’s Bit . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Time code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

User’s bit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Setting the time code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Setting the user’s bit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Time code/user’s bit playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Superimposed Screens . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Setup (Initial Settings) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

How to perform settings using the on-screen

menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

How to return to the factory settings . . . . . . . . . . 20

How to set the user defaults . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

How to load the user defaults . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

How to protect the menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

How to release the menu protection . . . . . . . . . . 23

How to display the DIAG menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

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Introduction

This DVCPRO HD format HD digital VTR uses 1/4˝ wide small cassette tapes to record and play back interlace HD signals (1080i/59.94 Hz) and progressive HD signals (720p/59.94 Hz). It contains built-in down-converter outputs as a standard feature to provide interfacing with existing SD (standard definition) systems by means of HD-SD conversion.

Features

Compact size and light weight

The VTR has a width of 8 7/16˝ (214 mm), a height of 5 1/4˝ (132 mm) and a depth of 16 15/16˝ (430 mm), and it weighs 18.04 lb (8.2 kg). It comes with grips which make it easy and convenient to carry it.

Efficient installation in a rack

The width of the VTR is half the standard 19˝ dimension, and its height is equivalent to 3U. This makes its installation in a rack twice as efficient as in the past for greater economy.

Up to 46 minutes of recording

The VTR uses only 1/4˝ wide L-size cassette tapes (max. 46 minutes).

<Note>

Do not use tapes other than DVCPRO HD L-size cassettes (max. 46 minutes).

High picture quality

The VTR achieves a high picture quality by means of 4:2:2 HD component signal recording conducted at a rate which is four times faster (100 Mbps) than the existing DVCPRO format.

Switching between 1080i and 720p systems

By switching to the matching video signal input system (1080i/59.94 Hz or 720p/59.94 Hz) in the setup menu settings, the VTR can record and play back signals in either signal system.

SD down-converter

The VTR comes with a built-in SD down-converter as a standard feature. This enables SD SDI signals or analog composite signals to be output at the same time as HD SDI signals are output, and this makes it possible to view the signals on the SD monitor.

The deterioration in the picture and sound quality which accompanies dubbing is significantly reduced by this high picture quality VTR which incorporates high-efficiency digital compression technology. The VTR has a compact and lightweight design which enables it to be carried around or installed in a rack with ease. The user performs the equipment settings interactively while viewing the on-screen menus on the TV monitor.

Frame-to-frame continuity function

By using the REC button and PAUSE button in combination, the auto back function is activated so that the images are joined together smoothly, without any breaks.

On-screen menu settings

The highly individualized function settings can be performed on-screen.

Time code

The VTR is equipped with a built-in TCG (time code generator)/TCR (time code reader). An external time code can also be input, thereby enabling regeneration to the external time code.

Multi-functional interfaces O Serial digital input/output

The VTR has HD component serial interface input/output facilities so that the HD component video signals and digital audio signals of 8 channels can be interfaced using a single BNC connector. (SMPTE 292M/296M/299M) It also contains a built-in SD down-converter as a standard feature so that SD component serial signals can also be output. (SMPTE 259M-C, 272M-A)

O Analog video output

Also provided as a standard feature is a built-in analog composite down-converter to enable monitoring on an SD monitor.

O 9-pin remote control connector

This connector enables operations to be performed from the external remote controller (AJ-A95, optional accessory).

AD/DC operation

The VTR operates on both AC 120 V and DC 12 V power.

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REMOTE

REC

INH

CH 1 CH 2

dB -30

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

CTL TC UB

HOURS MINUTES SECONDS FRAMES

SERVOSCH

-cassette ONLY

POWER

OFF

AUDIO SELECT

AUDIO OUT SEL

INPUT

ANALOG

PULL

FOR VAR

3-4

720 P

CH1·2 CH3·4

CH 1

REC

CH 2

CH 3 CH 4

CH1

CH2

METER

TAPE

PAUSE/STILL

FFSTOPREW PLAY REC

EJECT

LOCAL

OFF ON

REC INHIBIT

REMOTE

COUNTER

RESET

EESETs DATA rMODEDOWN MENU UPPAGE

1 2 3

MLKJHGFAED I@C

4 5 6 7 8 9

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Parts and Their Functions

Front panel

Counter display

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Parts and Their Functions

Front panel

1 POWER switch

2 Cassette loading slot

Align the cassette with the center of the loading slot, and push it gently inside. The cassette is loaded automatically.

<Note>

Do not insert tapes other than DVCPRO HD L-size cassettes.

3 EJECT button

Press this to unload the tape which is then ejected automatically several seconds later. The display is reset when the CTL display is shown on the counter display.

4 REC and REC INH lamps

REC REC INH

5 REMOTE lamp

This lights when the LOCAL/MENU/REMOTE switch = is set to the REMOTE position.

6 REPEAT lamp

This lights during repeat playback.

<Note>

The lamp flashes and repeat playback is not performed if the counter display mode which was set using setup menu item No.161 (BGN PRESET) or No.162 (END PRESET) and the counter display mode in which the repeat playback is to be performed do not match.

7 SCH lamp

This lights when the subcarrier phase of the SD signals which have been supplied to the HD/SD REF VIDEO IN connectors is within the specified range.

8 SERVO lamp

This lights when the drum servo and capstan servo lock.

: This lights while recording is in progress. : This lights when the cassette is in the

accidental erasure prevention status. It also lights when the REC INHIBIT switch P is at the ON position. Nothing can be recorded when this lamp is lit.

9 Channel condition lamps

These light in accordance with the error rate status. (Green 5 blue 5 red)

Green

: This lights when the error rates for the video

and audio playback signals are satisfactory.

Blue

: This lights when the error rate for either the

video or audio playback signals has deteriorated. The playback pictures remain normal even when the lamp lights.

Red

: This lights when either the video or audio

playback signals have been corrected or interpolated.

: Level meter

This indicates the audio signal levels. The input level of the audio signals is displayed during recording and when the E-E status is selected; their output level is displayed during playback.

; Cassette insertion/tape travel display lamp

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

: When a tape has been inserted and the

STANDBY ON mode is established.

: When a tape has been inserted and the

STANDBY OFF (half loading) mode is established.

: While the tape is traveling, the segment

display moves as the tape runs.

: When the fan has stopped, the “ ” at the

stopped side flashes.

< Counter display

The TC or CTL count, user’s bit, remaining tape and total tape length as well as messages and other on-screen information are indicated on this display. While the unit is running on DC power, the display flashes to signal a warning when the voltage has dropped. The power is automatically turned off when the voltage drops to 10.6 V or so.

CTL, TC and UB lamps

The corresponding lamp flashes when the TC or UB information cannot be read during playback. It lights when the information can be read correctly.

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Parts and Their Functions

Front panel

= LOCAL/MENU/REMOTE switch

This is set when performing menu settings or controlling the VTR from an external device.

LOCAL

: When the VTR is to be controlled using

the controls on its operation panel.

: When on-screen menu items are to be

set.

REMOTE

: When VTR is to be controlled using an

external remote controller (AJ-A95).

> ANALOG lamp

This lights when “ANALOG” has been selected as the setup menu item No.700 setting for the audio input signals.

<Note>

When analog signals are input, they are recorded on the tape’s audio tracks listed below depending on the channel to which they are input.

CH1 input 5 CH1 and CH5 tracks CH2 input 5 CH2 and CH6 tracks CH3 input 5 CH3 and CH7 tracks CH4 input 5 CH4 and CH8 tracks

? METER button and lamp (CH3•4)

Each time the METER button is pressed, what is displayed on the level meter is switched from the CH1/CH2 levels to the CH3/CH4 levels or vice versa. The CH3•4 lamp goes off when the CH1/CH2 levels are displayed.

<Note>

The METER button works when “LINE” has been selected as the setup menu item No.780 setting for the analog audio output connectors.

@ Audio output lamps (CH1•2, CH3•4)

These lamps are used to indicate the audio channels whose signals are being output.

A Audio monitor selector switch

This is used to select the audio monitor output or headphone output channel.

Reference: Audio output combinations using setup menu items and front panel switches

Rear panel AUDIO OUT connectors

CH1 CH2 CH3/L CH4/R

CH1

CH3

No.780

AUD OUT

SEL

LINE

CH1/2

CH3/4

Setup menu item

No.770

MONITOR

MIX

———

STEREO

CH1+2

——— ———

STEREO

CH1+2

———

No.771

H.PHONE

MIX

———

STEREO

CH1+2

———

STEREO

CH1+2

STEREO

CH1+2 ——— ———

STEREO

CH1+2

STEREO

CH1+2 ———

Audio monitor

selector switch

CH1

CH2

CH1

CH2 CH1

CH2

Front panel

Audio output

lamps

CH1•2 CH3•4

CH1•2

CH3•4

METER

lamp

Off

CH3•4

Off

CH3•4

Off

CH3•4

Off

CH3•4

Off

CH3•4

Headphone

output

L=R (CH1)

L=R (CH3) L=CH1/R=CH2 L=CH3/R=CH4

L=R (CH1+2) L=R (CH3+4)

L=R (CH2)

L=R (CH4)

L=R (CH1) L=CH1/R=CH2

L=R (CH1+2)

L=CH1/R=CH2

L=R (CH1+2)

L=R (CH2)

L=R (CH3) L=CH3/R=CH4

L=R (CH3+4)

L=CH3/R=CH4

L=R (CH3+4)

L=R (CH4)

CH2

CH4

CH3

L=CH1

L=CH1+2

L=CH2 L=CH3

L=CH3

L=CH3+4

L=CH4

CH4

R=CH1

R=CH2

R=CH1+2

R=CH2 R=CH3

R=CH4

R=CH3+4

R=CH4

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Parts and Their Functions

Front panel

B Analog audio signal recording level controls

These are used to adjust the recording levels of the CH1, CH2, CH3 and C4 analog audio signals. These are pull-to-adjust controls: they can be adjusted at their pulled-up positions. When they are at their pushed-down positions, the signals are recorded at their initial levels.

<Note>

These controls cannot be used to adjust the levels of the HD digital component audio signals.

C 720p lamp

This lights when the 720p/59.94 Hz system has been selected or its signals are being played back.

D Headphone jack

When stereo headphones are connected to this jack, the sound being recording or played back can be monitored by headphones.

E Volume control

This is used to control the volume of sound heard through the headphones.

F REW button

When this is pressed, the tape is rewound. When the TAPE/EE switch M is set to TAPE, the playback images can be monitored. When the button is pressed in a search mode (search still, FWD search, FWD search still or REV search still), the search is conducted in the reverse direction (REV search). The tape is reviewed at the speed set by setup menu item No.150. (See page

14) When the button is pressed in a slow mode (slow still, FWD slow or FWD slow still), the tape is played back at the REV linear 0.3a speed. (See page 15)

G STOP button

When this is pressed, the tape stops traveling, and still pictures can be monitored if the TAPE/EE switch M has been set to TAPE. The drum continues to rotate even in the stop mode, and the tape remains wrapped tightly around the drum. When the stop mode continues longer than the allotted time, the VTR is automatically set to the standby OFF (half loading) mode in order to protect the tape. The stop mode is established immediately after a cassette is inserted into the VTR. With still pictures, noise may appear on the monitor: this is normal and not indicative of a problem.

H FF button

When this is pressed, the tape is fast forwarded. When the TAPE/EE switch M is set to TAPE, the playback images can be monitored. When the button is pressed in a search mode (search still, REV search, REV search still or FWD search still), the search is conducted in the forward direction (FWD search). The tape is cued at the speed set by setup menu item No.150. (See page

14) When the button is pressed in a slow mode (slow still, REV slow or REV slow still), the tape is played back at the FWD linear 0.3a speed. (See page 15)

I SEARCH button

When this is pressed, the VTR is set to the search mode or slow mode. (See pages 14 and 15)

J PLAY button

When this is pressed, playback is started. When it is pressed together with the REC button, recording is started.

K PAUSE/STILL button

When this is pressed during recording, the recording is temporarily stopped; when it is pressed again, the recording is resumed. When it is pressed during playback, the VTR is set to the still picture mode; when it is pressed again, playback is resumed. When it is pressed during a FWD or REV search, the search is temporarily stopped (FWD or REV search still); when it is pressed again, the FWD or REV search is resumed. When it is pressed during a FWD or REV slow operation, the operation is temporarily stopped (FWD or REV slow still); when it is pressed again, the FWD or REV slow operation is resumed. A “FWD or REV slow” operation denotes linear

0.3a speed playback. When the tape is temporarily stopped, noise may appear on the monitor: this is normal and not indicative of a problem. (See page 15)

L REC button

When this is pressed together with the PLAY button, recording is started. When it is pressed while the tape is stopped or being ejected, the input video signals or audio signals can be checked even if the TAPE/EE switch is at the TAPE position. The value of the time code generator can also be checked. (REC CHECK mode) When the STOP button or any other function button is pressed, the REC CHECK mode will be released.

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Parts and Their Functions

Front panel

M TAPE/EE switch

This is used to select the signals to be output during stop, fast forwarding or rewinding.

TAPE

: The signals played back from the tape are

output.

: The HD SDI signals are output as the video

signals, and the signals selected by setup menu item No.700 are output as the audio signals.

<Note>

While the switch setting is being changed, the picture and sound may be disturbed.

N COUNTER button

This is used to select what appears on the counter display. Each time it is pressed, what is to appear on the display changes in the following sequence: CTL 5 TC 5 UB 5 r 5 CTL.

CTL

: The tape timer (control signal) is displayed.

: The time code is displayed.

: The user’s bit is displayed.

r:The remaining tape and total tape length are

displayed in minute increments. Example: [r30-46] Remaining tape: 30 minutes; total tape length: 46 minutes

O RESET button

When this is pressed in the CTL mode, the counter display is set to 0 (reset).

P REC INHIBIT switch

This is used to permit or inhibit recording on the cassette tape.

: Recording on the cassette tape is inhibited.

The REC INHIBIT lamp on the display lights.

OFF

: Recording on the cassette tape is permitted

provided that the cassette’s accidental erasure prevention tab is set to the recording enable status.

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PUSH PUSH

REMOTE

SIGNAL

GND

DC IN

OUT

OFF

AUDIO OUT

MONITOR

(SUPER)

75≠

HD/SD REF VIDEO IN

VIDEO OUT

SD SDI OUT

DC OUT

12V 250mA

AC IN

FUSE 125V 2.5A F1

AUDIO IN

OUT2

OUT1

HD SDI

>5=>

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Parts and Their Functions

Rear panel

1 AC IN socket

The AC power supply is connected to this socket using the accessory power cord. AC power takes priority if both AC power and DC power have been connected.

2 DC IN socket

This is the input socket of the DC 12 V power supply. Use the optional AC adapter (AJ-B75 or AJ-B95). The VTR’s power is automatically turned off when the voltage drops to 10.6 V or so. It may take some time for the voltage level to be restored even after the supply voltage has recovered. AC power takes priority if both AC power and DC power have been connected.

Pin No. Signal

1 Ground 2 ——— 3 ——— 4 +12 V

3 DC OUT socket

This is the DC 12 V output socket. Power is supplied from here to the external remote controller (AJ-A95). The DC power cable is packed with the AJ-A95.

Pin No. Signal

1 Ground 2 ——— 3 ——— 4 +12 V

4 Fuse holder

This houses a 2.5 A fuse.

5 SD SDI OUT connector

This is the down-conversion output connector for the digital component audio and video signals complying with the SMPTE 259M-C or 272M-A standard.

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Parts and Their Functions

Rear panel

6 VIDEO OUT (1, 2) connectors

These are the down-conversion output connectors for the analog composite video signals. Video signals with embedded superimposed text can be output from the VIDEO OUT2 connector. Superimposed text embedding can be selected using setup menu item No.005.

7 TC IN connector

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

8 TC OUT connector

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

9 HD/SD REF VIDEO IN connectors and 75 Ω

termination switch

These are the input connectors for the HD/SD reference video signals. For termination, set the switch to ON.

<Notes>

O Input a tri-level sync signal with both positive and

negative polarities when using these connectors for the HD reference. Input a signal that matches the input signals or tape format.

O Input a composite video signal complying with

RS-170A or a black burst signal when using these connectors for the SD reference.

= REMOTE CONTROL connector

An external remote controller (AJ-A95, optional accessory) can be connected here to enable the VTR to be operated by remote control.

<Notes>

O Set the LOCAL/MENU/REMOTE switch to the

REMOTE position.

O This connector complies with the RS-422A

interface standard but the functions related to editing do not work.

Pin No. Signal

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

> Fan motor

This is for cooling the VTR.

? Grip

Grips are provided on the side. These grips notwithstanding, the VTR should be installed on a level surface when it is to be operated.

: AUDIO IN connectors (CH1, CH2, CH3, CH4)

These are the input connectors for the analog audio signals.

; AUDIO OUT/MONITOR connectors (CH1, CH2,

CH3, CH4)

These are the output connectors for the analog audio signals. The CH3 and CH4 connectors are also used as the audio monitor output connectors (left channel, right channel). (See page 7)

< HD SDI IN, OUT connectors

These are the input and output connectors of the digital component audio and video signals complying with the SMPTE 292M, 296M or 299M standard.

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-cassette ONLY

POWER

OFF

AUDIO SELECT

AUDIO OUT SEL

INPUT

ANALOG

PULL

FOR VAR

3-4

720 PCH1·2CH3·4

REC

CH1

CH2

METER

TAPE

PAUSE/STILL

FFSTOPREW PLAY REC

EJECT

LOCAL

OFF ON

REC INHIBIT

REMOTE

COUNTER

RESET

EESETs DATA rMODEDOWN MENU UPPAGE

-cassette ONLY

POWER

OFF

AUDIO SELECT

AUDIO OUT SEL

INPUT

ANALOG

PULL

FOR VAR

3-4

720 PCH1·2CH3·4

REC

CH1

CH2

METER

TAPE

PAUSE/STILL

FFSTOPREW PLAY REC

EJECT

LOCAL

OFF ON

REC INHIBIT

REMOTE

COUNTER

RESET

EESETs DATA rMODEDOWN MENU UPPAGE

Operation

Turning on the power and inserting the cassette

Before operating the VTR, check that the equipment has been connected correctly. The VTR must be installed on a level surface for operation.

Turn on the power.

Insert the cassette tape.

Insert the tape into its prescribed position without forcing it into place.

Check that the STOP lamp has lighted.

When the tape is inserted, the cylinder starts rotating automatically, the tape is loaded, and the VTR is set to the STOP mode.

1 2

STOP mode

Press the STOP button to set the VTR to the

STOP mode.

The STOP button lights, and the tape stops traveling. O When the time set by setup menu item No.400

(STILL TIMER) has elapsed, the tape protection mode is established in order to protect the tape. When the STOP, REW, FF or PLAY button is pressed, the VTR is set to the corresponding mode.

The cumulative standby time in the same places on the tape lengthens when the same parts of the same tape are used repeatedly. To protect the tape, make the standby time in the same place as short as possible.

<Note>

When “ON” has been selected as the setup menu item No.104 setting, the STOP button will flash if the reference video signal is not input.

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Operation

Recording

Set the cassette’s accidental erasure

prevention tab to the recording enable status, and insert the tape.

Press the STOP button to set the VTR to the

stop mode.

1. Selecting the input audio signals

1)Connect the signals which are to be recorded.

2) Select the audio input signals using setup menu item No.700.

<Note>

For video signals, only HD SDI signals can be input.

2. Adjusting the analog audio level

Adjust the level of the audio input signals when analog audio signals have been selected as the audio input signals. The audio signals are recorded at the appropriate level while the audio recording level controls remain pushed in.

<Note>

The recording level cannot be adjusted when HD SDI signals have been selected for the audio input signals.

Press the PLAY button while holding down

the REC button.

The REC and PLAY lamps light, and recording is started. When “ALL” has been selected as the setup menu item No.154 (AUTO BACK) setting, the tape is rewound for several seconds from the place where the REC and PLAY buttons were pressed and then, after a run-up, recording is started from the place where the REC and PLAY buttons were pressed. This ensures a smooth continuity from one image frame to the next.

Rec pause/recording (frame-toframe continuity)

Press the PAUSE/STILL button while the

cassette tape is playing.

Press the REC button to set the VTR to the

REC PAUSE mode.

The monitor display is now switched to the E-E screen. When “REC-P” or “ALL” has been selected as the setup menu item No.154 (AUTO BACK), the tape is rewound for several seconds from the place where the PAUSE/STILL button was pressed.

Press the PAUSE/STILL button to start the

recording.

The tape runs up to the place where the PAUSE/STILL button was pressed in step 1, and recording is started.

<Note>

The E-E screen is now displayed.

Press the PAUSE/STILL button again to

temporarily stop the recording.

When “REC-P” or “ALL” has been selected as the setup menu item No.154 (AUTO BACK), the tape is rewound for several seconds from the place where the PAUSE/STILL button was pressed, and then it is temporarily stopped.

Frame-to-frame continuity can be provided by

repeating steps 3and 4.

To end the recording, press the STOP button.

The recording ends, and the VTR is set to the stop mode.

<Note>

During recording, check that the SERVO lamp is lighted. If it is flashing or off, the images will be subject to disturbances when they are played back.

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Operation

Playback

Insert the cassette tape.

Press the PLAY button.

Normal playback is started.

To end playback, press the STOP button.

The VTR is set to the stop mode.

<Notes>

O During playback, check that the SERVO lamp is

lighted. If it is flashing or off, the images will be subject to disturbances when they are played back.

O The image will be disturbed for an instant when

playback is initiated.

Cue (fast forward playback)/ review (reverse playback)

When the FF or REW button is pressed in a search mode (search still, FWD search, REV search, FWD search still or REV search still), the tape is cued or reviewed at the speed set by setup menu item No.150. When the SEARCH button is pressed in the FF or REW mode, the tape decelerates to the speed set by setup menu item No.150, and the tape is cued or reviewed. When the PAUSE/STILL button is pressed during cue or review, the tape is temporarily stopped. When it is pressed again, the cue or review is resumed.

VTR

operating mode

Play or stop

Fast forward

Rewind

Search still

Forward search (fast forward playback)

Reverse search (reverse playback)

Forward search still

Reverse search still

All modes

Button pressed

SEARCH Search still

FF or REW Fast forward or rewind

PLAY or STOP Play or stop

REW

SEARCH Fast forward

REW

PAUSE/STILL Forward search still

SEARCH Rewind

PAUSE/STILL Reverse search still

PAUSE/STILL, SEARCH or FF

REW

PAUSE/STILL, SEARCH or REW

PLAY Play

STOP Stop

Next VTR operation

Forward search (fast forward playback)

Reverse search (reverse playback)

Forward search (fast forward playback)

Reverse search (reverse playback)

Forward search (fast forward playback)

Reverse search (reverse playback)

Forward search (fast forward playback)

Still-picture playback

Press the PAUSE/STILL button during playback. When it is pressed again, normal playback is restored.

<Notes>

O No sound is heard during still-picture playback. O Noise may appear on the still pictures.

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Operation

Linear 0.3a speed playback

When the SEARCH button is pressed during stillpicture playback (PLAY PAUSE), the VTR is set to the slow still mode. When the FF or REW button is now pressed in this mode, the VTR is set to the linear 0.3a speed playback mode. When the PAUSE/STILL button is pressed during linear 0.3a speed playback, the tape is temporarily stopped. When the PAUSE/STILL button is pressed again, linear 0.3a speed playback is resumed.

VTR

operating mode

Play pause

Button pressed

PAUSE/STILL Play pausePlay PAUSE/STILL or

PLAY SEARCH Slow still

PLAY Play

Next VTR operation

Play

Variable-speed playback

(when the AJ-A95 is connected)

When the AJ-A95 (optional accessory) is connected to the REMOTE connector, variable-speed playback can be performed by operating the search dial on the AJA95.

<Notes>

O Noise may appear on the screen at any playback

speed other than 1a (normal speed).

O During variable-speed playback, the sound

recorded on the analog cue track is played back.

Forward slow

Reverse slow

Forward slow still

Reverse slow still

All modes

FF Forward slowSlow still

REW Reverse slow

REW Reverse slow SEARCH or

PAUSE/STILL FF Forward slow SEARCH or

PAUSE/STILL PAUSE/STILL,

SEARCH or FF

REW Reverse slow

PAUSE/STILL, SEARCH or REW

FF Forward slow

PLAY Play

STOP Stop

STOP 5 FF

STOP 5 REW

Forward slow still

Reverse slow still

Forward slow

Reverse slow

Fast forward

Rewind

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Operation

Repeat playback

Setting the BEGIN point and END point

Set the VTR to the menu mode.

(By setting the LOCAL/MENU/REMOTE switch to the MENU position.)

Select setup menu item No.161 (BGN

PRESET) or No.162 (END PRESET), and press the DATA+ button (PAUSE/STILL button) or DATA– button (PLAY button). <Note>

A setting or no setting can be selected by operating the DATA+ and DATA– buttons. “--:--:--:--” appears on the display with no setting. When repeat playback is performed in this status, the beginning of the tape serves as the BEGIN point and its end serves as the END point.

Use the COUNTER button to select TC or CTL.

<Note>

The display is reset to 00:00:00:00 when the RESET button is pressed.

Setting the repeat playback mode

Set the VTR to the menu mode.

(By setting the LOCAL/MENU/REMOTE switch to the MENU position.)

Select setup menu item No.160 (MEMORY

MODE), and select the repeat playback mode.

Setting

OFF

M-STOP

REPT1

CONT

Set the LOCAL/MENU/REMOTE switch to the

LOCAL or REMOTE position.

Normal operation The tape stops near the BEGIN point when it is

fast forwarded or rewound. When the tape is played back to the END point, it

is rewound to the BEGIN point where it stops. When the tape is played back to the END point, it

is rewound to the BEGIN point and played back again, and this process is repeated.

Operation

Select the digit (indicated by the flashing

display) to be changed using the UP button (FF button) or DOWN button (STOP button).

The frame digits cannot be selected. “00” is displayed for the frame at all times.

The value is changed by the DATA+ button

(PAUSE/STILL button) and DATA– button (PLAY button).

Upon completion of the setting, press the SET

button (REC button).

The setting is now stored in the memory.

<Note>

If the MODE button (SEARCH button) is pressed without pressing the SET button upon completion of the setting, the setting will not be stored in the memory, and the status existing prior to the setting will be restored.

Set the LOCAL/MENU/REMOTE switch to the

LOCAL or REMOTE position.

<Notes>

O The images will deteriorate when the same tape is

played back in the repeat playback mode over and over again. After about 100 playback operations, replace the tape with a new one.

O The output image which appears when the tape

returns to the BEGIN point in the repeat playback mode can be set using setup menu item No.163 (REPT MODE). When “FREEZE” has been selected as the REPT MODE setting and if the END point is set at the tape end, the playback image will not freeze properly. Set this point on a part of the tape where images have been recorded.

O If the counter display mode (TC or CTL) established

when the mode setting was selected by setup menu item No.161 (BGN PRESET) or No.162 (END PRESET) and the counter display mode (TC or CTL) for repeat playback do not match, the REPEAT lamp flashes, and the repeat playback operation is not performed.

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Time Code & User’s Bit

Time code

The time code signal is generated by the time code generator and recorded on the tape, and its value is read by the time code reader. The time code is used to display the absolute position of the tape in hour, minute, second and frame increments.

The time code is written in the sub-code area (data area) on the helical track. For this reason, the VTR’s playback speed can be read out from the stop mode to the slow-motion playback to high-speed playback. The time code value is shown on the display and superimposed on the screen.

TCR 00 : 07 : 04 : 24

tt tt

Hours Minutes Seconds Frames

User’s bit

The user’s bit refers to the 32-bit (8-digit) information frame which is the only part of the time code signals open to the user for use. It can be used to record the operator number or other such information.

The alphanumerics which can be used for the user’s bit are the numbers 0 through 9 and the upper-case letters A through F.

Setting the time code

Set the VTR to the menu mode.

(By setting the LOCAL/MENU/REMOTE switch to the MENU position.)

Select “INT” as the setup menu item No.520

(TC MODE SW) setting.

Select the setup menu item No.530 (TC

PRESET) setting.

The value of the first digit starts flashing

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

When the MENU UP button (FF button) or

MENU DOWN button (STOP button) is pressed, the digit to be changed moves, and the new digit starts flashing.

Change the value by pressing the DATA+

button (PAUSE/STILL button) or DATA– button (PLAY button).

Upon completion of the setting, press the SET

button (REC button).

(Operation now returns to the regular menu screen.)

Set the LOCAL/MENU/REMOTE switch to the

LOCAL or REMOTE position.

<Notes>

O The current value of the time code generator is

displayed as the initial value.

O If the RESET button is pressed when “TC PRESET”

has been set (while the number is still flashing), the display is reset to 00000000.

O The time code cannot be set when it is has been

set to “REGEN” by a combination of setup menu item No.503 (REGEN) and No.505 (TCG REGEN).

O If the MODE button (SEARCH button) is pressed

without pressing the SET button upon completion of the setting, the time code setting will be canceled, and operation will return to the regular menu screen.

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Time Code & User’s Bit

Setting the user’s bit

Set the VTR to the menu mode.

(By setting the LOCAL/MENU/REMOTE switch to the MENU position.)

Select the setup menu item No.531 (UB

PRESET) setting.

The remaining steps are the same as for setting the time code.

Time code/user’s bit playback

Set the VTR to the STOP mode.

Set TC or UB using the COUNTER button.

TC : The time code is displayed. UB : The user’s bit is displayed.

O When the time code can no longer be read, it

is interpolated using the CTL signal.

Press the PLAY button.

Playback is started, and the time code appears on the display. If “ON” has been selected as the setup menu item No.005 setting, the time code value is superimposed onto the video signals which are output from the VIDEO OUT2 connector.

<Notes>

O When the drop frame time code is read, the colon

between the seconds and frames changes to a period.

O If the time code signal is missing, it is automatically

compensated for by the CTL signal. What is displayed is shown below.

Superimposed display

2R 00 : 07 : 04 : 24

An asterisk (2) appears when the time code signal is missing.

In the case of a drop frame, the colon between the seconds and frames changes to a period.

Counter display

TC 00 : 07 : 04 : 24 UB

The display flashes when the time code signal is missing.

In the case of a drop frame, the colon between the seconds and frames changes to a period.

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Superimposed Screens

When a TV monitor and the VIDEO OUT2 connector are connected, the abbreviations of the control signal, time code, etc. are displayed on the TV monitor. These displays can be turned ON or OFF using the setup menu item No.005 setting.

TV monitor

TCR 22 : 22 : 22 : 22

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

Display characters

The background of the characters used for the superimposed displays can be changed using the setup menu item No.009 (CHARA TYPE).

Operation mode

The content to be displayed can be selected using the setup menu item No.006 (DISPLAY SEL).

TIME T&STA T&S&M

: Counter value : Counter value, VTR operation mode : Counter value, VTR operation mode, tape

format or error message

TIME mode

TCR 22 : 22 : 22 : 22

TV monitor

Counter value

T&STA mode

TCR 22 : 22 : 22 : 22

TV monitor

TCR 22 : 22 : 22 : 22

TV monitor

Display position

The position of the superimposed displays can be changed using the setup menu item No.007 (CHARA H-POS) and No.008 (CHARA V-POS) settings.

TCR 22 : 22 : 22 : 22

TV monitor

<Note>

When the PAGE button and DATA+ button or DATA– button are pressed, the counter display appears temporarily while the buttons are held down so that the settings can be checked. It is also possible to proceed with the settings while checking the actual situation using the DATA+ button and DATA– button while the PAGE button is held down.

TCR 22 : 22 : 22 : 22

STOP

TV monitor

Counter value VTR operation mode

T&S&M mode

TCR 22 : 22 : 22 : 22

STOP

DVCPRO_HD

TV monitor

Counter value VTR operation mode Tape format or error

message

<Note>

In the VTR operation mode, “BOT” (beginning of tape) or “EOT” (end of tape) appears at the start of the line when the beginning or end of the tape has been detected.

Examples of displays:

EOT STOP

(stopped at the end of the tape)

BOT STANDBY OFF

(on standby at the beginning of the tape)

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Setup (Initial Settings)

The VTR’s main settings can be performed and checked using the on-screen menus which are displayed on the video monitor connected to the VTR. They can also be performed and checked using the item numbers and setting numbers which are displayed on the VTR’s front panel display. The VTR comes with a user setting memory so that desired settings can be stored in the memory ahead of time and recalled for use at any time.

How to perform settings using the on-screen menu

Set the LOCAL/MENU/REMOTE switch to the

MENU position.

The VTR is set to the menu setting mode, and the menu screen is displayed on the video monitor.

SET–UP MENU MAIN

NO.00

2 00 SYSTEM

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

A00 MENU

Press the MENU-UP button or MENU-DOWN

button to move the cursor (2) to the next menu item to be changed.

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

Press the DATA– or DATA+ button to change

the setting.

Press the SET button to enter the setting.

To change multiple items, repeat steps 4, 5 and

<Notes>

A setting can be canceled by pressing the MODE button. To change another item without entering the setting, press the MODE button and then repeat steps 4, 5 and 6.

Set the LOCAL/MENU/REMOTE switch to the

LOCAL or REMOTE position.

This completes the menu settings.

How to return to the factory settings

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

Press the MENU-UP button or MENU-DOWN

button to move the cursor (2) to the first menu item to be changed.

Press the MODE button, and select the setting

for each item.

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

Set the LOCAL/MENU/REMOTE switch to the

MENU position.

The VTR is set to the menu setting mode, and the menu screen is displayed on the video monitor.

Press the RESET button.

The VTR is set to the default setting mode, and the default setting screen is displayed on the video monitor.

SELECT MODE

2 0 ESCAPE

1LOAD 2 SAVE 3 PROTECT

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Setup (Initial Settings)

Press the MENU-UP button or MENU-DOWN

button to move the cursor to the LOAD position, and press the SET button.

The VTR is set to the LOAD mode, and the LOAD screen is displayed on the video monitor.

SET–UP MENU <LOAD>

2 NO

FACTORY USER (ALL) USER (NOT SYSTEM)

Press the MENU-UP button or MENU-DOWN

button to move the cursor to FACTORY, and press the SET button.

O If the cursor is moved to FACTORY and this

operation is performed, the factory settings are restored for all the menus with the exception of the SYSTEM menu.

O If the cursor is moved to NO and this operation

is performed, operation returns to the menu screen without restoring the factory settings.

Press the MENU-UP button or MENU-DOWN

button to move the cursor to the SAVE position, and press the SET button.

The VTR is set to the SAVE mode, and the SAVE screen is displayed on the video monitor.

SET–UP MENU <SAVE>

2 NO

USER (ALL) USER (NOT SYSTEM)

Press the MENU-UP button or MENU-DOWN

button to move the cursor to USER (ALL), and press the SET button.

O If the cursor is moved to USER (NOT

SYSTEM) and this operation is performed, the settings are updated for all the menus with the exception of the SYSTEM menu.

O If the cursor is moved to NO and this operation

is performed, operation returns to the menu screen without updating the settings.

Set the LOCAL/MENU/REMOTE switch to the

LOCAL or REMOTE position.

This completes the menu settings.

How to set the user defaults

Set the LOCAL/MENU/REMOTE switch to the

MENU position.

The VTR is set to the menu setting mode, and the menu screen is displayed on the video monitor.

Perform steps 2 through 6 in “How to

perform settings using the on-screen menu,” and change to the desired settings.

Press the RESET button.

The VTR is set to the default setting mode, and the default setting screen is displayed on the video monitor.

The screen on which SAVE is checked now

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

The settings are now stored in the memory.

SAVE OK?

2 NO

YES

Set the LOCAL/MENU/REMOTE switch to the

LOCAL or REMOTE position.

This completes the menu settings.

SELECT MODE

2 0 ESCAPE

1 LOAD 2 SAVE 3 PROTECT

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Setup (Initial Settings)

How to load the user defaults

Set the LOCAL/MENU/REMOTE switch to the

MENU position.

The VTR is set to the menu setting mode, and the menu screen is displayed on the video monitor.

Press the RESET button.

The VTR is set to the default setting mode, and the default setting screen is displayed on the video monitor.

SELECT MODE

2 0 ESCAPE

1 LOAD 2 SAVE 3 PROTECT

Press the MENU-UP button or MENU-DOWN

button to move the cursor to the LOAD position, and press the SET button.

The VTR is set to the LOAD mode, and the LOAD screen is displayed on the video monitor.

SET–UP MENU <LOAD>

2 NO

FACTORY USER (ALL) USER (NOT SYSTEM)

How to protect the menus

By setting the unit to the menu protection mode, opening of the setup menus can be prevented even when the LOCAL/MENU/REMOTE switch on the front panel has been set to the MENU position.

Set the LOCAL/MENU/REMOTE switch to the

MENU position.

The VTR is set to the menu setting mode, and the menu screen is displayed on the video monitor.

Press the RESET button.

The VTR is set to the default setting mode, and the default setting screen is displayed on the video monitor.

SELECT MODE

2 0 ESCAPE

1LOAD 2 SAVE 3 PROTECT

Press the MENU-UP button or MENU-DOWN

button to move the cursor to the PROTECT position, and press the SET button.

The VTR is set to the menu protection setting mode, and the screen for checking the menu protection function is displayed on the video monitor.

Press the MENU-UP button or MENU-DOWN

button to move the cursor to USER (ALL), and press the SET button.

O If the cursor is moved to USER (NOT

SYSTEM) and this operation is performed, operations are performed using the user settings stored in the memory for all the menus with the exception of the SYSTEM menu.

O If the cursor is moved to NO and this operation

is performed, operation returns to the menu screen while the user settings stored in the memory remain unchanged.

Set the LOCAL/MENU/REMOTE switch to the

LOCAL or REMOTE position.

This completes the menu settings.

MENU PROTECT OK?

2 NO

YES

Press the MENU-UP button or MENU-DOWN

button to move the cursor to YES, and press the SET button.

The menu screen now appears.

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Setup (Initial Settings)

Set the LOCAL/MENU/REMOTE switch to the

LOCAL or REMOTE position.

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

<Notes>

If, while the menu protection mode is being set, the LOCAL/MENU/REMOTE switch is set to the MENU position while the COUNTER button on the front panel is pressed, the unit is set to the menu setting mode, and regular menu settings can be performed. Perform steps 2 through 7 of “How to perform settings using the on-screen menu.”

How to release the menu protection

How to display the DIAG menu

This unit comes with a function for displaying the “HOURS METER,” software “VERSION” and the deck’s serial number on the video monitor.

Set the LOCAL/MENU/REMOTE switch to the

MENU position while pressing the EJECT button.

The unit is set to the DIAG display mode, and the hours meter and deck’s serial number are displayed on the video monitor.

DIAG–MENU HOURS METER

222222222

Ser H00 OPERATION 00000H H01 DRUM RUN 00000H H02 TAPE RUN 00000H H03 THREADING 00000T H11 DRUM RUN r 00000H H12 TAPE RUN r 00000H H13 THREADING r 00000T END

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

Set the LOCAL/MENU/REMOTE switch to the

MENU position while pressing the COUNTER button on the front panel.

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

Perform steps 2 and 3 of “How to protect the

menus.”

The screen for checking the menu protection function is displayed on the video monitor.

MENU PROTECT OK?

2 NO

YES

Press the MENU-UP button or MENU-DOWN

button to move the cursor to NO, and press the SET button.

The menu protection function is now released.

While the hours meter is displayed, press the

MENU-UP button or MENU-DOWN button while pressing the PAGE button.

The software version is displayed on the video monitor.

DIAG–MENU VERSION <NTSC> FRONT 1.22-22 IF 1.22-22-2.22 AV-SYSCON 1.22-22-2.22 SERVO 1.22-22-2.22 END

The hour meter display is restored by pressing the MENU-UP button or MENU-DOWN button again while pressing the PAGE button.

Set the LOCAL/MENU/REMOTE switch to the

LOCAL or REMOTE position.

Operation now returns to the regular mode.

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Setup Menus

SYSTEM

Item Setting

Superimposed

No.

12 SYS H (HD) 0550

14 SYS SC (SD) 0000

15 SYS H (SD) 0000

18 SCH COAR (SD) 0000

display

No.

1100

1650

0108

0216

0429

0858

0001 0002 0003

Superimposed

display

–550

–108

–429

Description of setting

For adjusting the system phase of the HD SDI output (in 27 ns steps).

–: The phase is moved ahead.

+: The phase is moved back.

550

For adjusting the system phase of the VIDEO output and SD SDI output.

(Total variable range: ±180 degrees or more)

–: The phase is moved ahead.

+: The phase is moved back.

108

For adjusting the system phase of the VIDEO output and SD SDI output.

(in 74 ns steps)

–: The phase is moved ahead.

+: The phase is moved back.

429

<Note>

While the value is being adjusted, the sound output will be muted; however this is normal and not indicative of a problem. When the adjustment is finished, sound will be output.

For adjusting the SCH (subcarrier to horizontal) phase of the VIDEO

output. (4 positions at 90-degree increments)

180

The SC phase is changed, and the H phase remains unchanged.

270

19 SCH FINE (SD) 0000

0032

0064

20 AV PHASE 0000

0100

0200

–32

For adjusting the SCH (subcarrier to horizontal) phase of the VIDEO

output. (Variable range of ±45 degrees or more)

The SC phase is changed, and the H phase remains unchanged.

Use together with No.18 SCH COAR (SD) to cover ±180 degrees.

–100

For adjusting the phase of the AUDIO output with respect to the VIDEO

output (in 20.8 µs steps).

–: The audio output phase is moved ahead of the video output.

+: The audio output phase is moved back from the video output.

100

The underlining denotes the factory mode. <Note>

Items No.12 to No.20 are not initialized even when the initialization operation is conducted.

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Setup Menus

BASIC

Item Setting

Superimposed

No.

display

No.

Superimposed

display

Description of setting

001 LOCAL ENA

0000 0001 0002

002 TAPE TIMER

0000 0001

003 REMAIN SEL

0000 0001 0002 0003

005 SUPER

0000 0001

006 DISPLAY SEL

0000 0001 0002

007

CHARA H-POS

008 CHARA V-POS 0000

0000

0006

0037

0023

0032

For setting the buttons which can be operated on the front panel when the LOCAL/MENU/REMOTE switch is at the REMOTE position.

DIS

0: No buttons can be operated.

ST&EJ

1: Only the STOP and EJECT buttons can be operated.

ENA

2: All the buttons can be operated except for COUNTER and RESET. For setting the time system on the CTL counter display.

±12h

0: 12-hour system

24h

1: 24-hour system For setting the superimposing of the remaining tape time and total tape

length displays for the VIDEO OUT2 connector.

OFF

0: No superimposed displays

1: Remaining tape time is displayed on the second line.

2: Remaining tape time is displayed on the first line.

R/TTL

3: Remaining tape time is displayed on the first line and the total tape

length on the second line.

<Notes>

O When “2L” has been selected as this item’s setting, the time will not be

displayed even if “TIME” was selected as the menu item No.006 (DISPLAY SEL) setting.

O Even when “R/TTL” has been selected as this item’s setting, the total

tape length will not be displayed if “TIME” has been selected as the menu item No.006 (DISPLAY SEL) setting.

For setting whether the displays are to be superimposed onto the VIDEO OUT2 connector.

OFF

0: The displays are not superimposed.

1: The displays are superimposed. For setting what displays are to be superimposed onto the VIDEO OUT2

connector.

TIME

0: Only the time display is superimposed.

T&STA

1: The time and operation status are superimposed.

T&S&M

2: The time, operation status and mode are superimposed.

<Note>

When “T&S&M” has been selected as this item’s setting and a warning or error occurs, an error message is superimposed.

For setting the horizontal position where the superimposed display is to

appear.

For setting the vertical position where the superimposed display is to

appear.

The underlining denotes the factory mode. <Notes>

O If the PAGE button and the DATA+ or DATA– button are pressed together when menu item No.007

(CHARA H-POS) and No.008 (CHARA V-POS) are being set, the counter display appears temporarily while these buttons are held down to enable the settings to be checked. It is also possible to use the DATA+ button and DATA– button while holding down the PAGE button to perform the settings while at the same time checking their actual status.

O Even when “OFF” is selected as the menu item No.005 (SUPER) setting, the superimposing is

displayed in accordance with the menu No.006 (DISPLAY SEL) setting while the menu settings are being performed. When the menu setting process is exited, the display accords with the menu item No.005 (SUPER) setting.

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Setup Menus

BASIC

Item Setting

Superimposed

No.

display

No.

Superimposed

display

Description of setting

009 CHARA TYPE

0000 0001

020 SYS FORMAT

0000 0001

022 PB FORMAT

0000 0001

WHITE

W/OUT

1080i

720p

MANUAL

AUTO

The underlining denotes the factory mode.

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

For setting the format used to record and play back signals including the HD REF signal. 0: 1080i mode 1: 720p mode

For setting the format used for playing back the tape. 0: The menu item No.020 (SYS FORMAT) setting is complied with. 1: The format in which the recording on the tape was performed is

complied with.

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Setup Menus

OPERATION

Item Setting

Superimposed

No.

display

No.

Superimposed

display

Description of setting

101 SHTL MAX

104 REF ALARM

106 EJECT EE SEL

110 AUTO REW

112 FRZ MODE SEL

114 REC INH LAMP

115 EJECT SW INH

117 M CASSTT INH

150 SEARCH SPEED

152

HUMID OPE

0000 0001

0000

0001

0000 0001

0000

0001

0000 0001

X8.4

X16

OFF

BLANK

OFF

DIS

STBOFF

LIGHT

FLASH

REC

OFF

X4.1 X8.4

OFF

For setting the maximum shuttle mode speed when using the external controller connected to the 9-pin remote connector. 0: 8.4a normal speed 1: 16a normal speed

For setting whether the warnings are to be indicated when the REF VIDEO has not been connected. 1: No warnings are indicated. 2: Warnings are indicated by the STOP lamp which flashes.

For setting the video and audio output statuses when the tape is ejected. 0: The signals are always output in the E-E (electric modulation to electric

playback) mode regardless of the position of the TAPE/EE switch.

1: The output status changes according to the position of the TAPE/EE

switch. EE : The signals are output in the E-E mode. TAPE : A blank is output for the video signals, and the audio signals are

muted.

For setting whether the tape is to be rewound automatically to its start when the tape-end has been detected. 0: The tape is not rewound. 1: The tape is rewound to its start.

For setting the video output when the mode has moved from playback images to the STANDBY OFF (half loading) mode. 0: The video output is muted. 1: The playback image appearing at the moment when the STANDBY OFF

(half loading) mode is established is frozen and output.

For setting the REC INHIBIT lamp operation when the cassette is set to the accidental erasure prevention mode. 0: The lamp lights. 1: The lamp flashes.

<Notes>

The REC INHIBIT lamp always lights regardless of this setting when the REC INHIBIT switch on the front panel is set to the ON position.

For setting a restriction on the operation of the front panel’s EJECT button. 0: Operating the button is prohibited while the recording mode is

established.

1: The button can be operated in any mode. For setting a restriction on recording onto M-size cassette tapes.

0: Recording onto M-size cassette tapes is permitted. 1: Recording onto M-size cassette tapes is prohibited.

For setting the speed at which the tape is to decelerate when the front panel’s search button is pressed. 0: 4.1a normal speed 1: 8.4a normal speed

For setting the operation to be performed when condensation has formed. 0: The unit does not operate when condensation has formed. 1: The unit can be operated when condensation has formed but no

guarantee is made that it will operate properly.

<Note>

Due to the possibility of tape damage and other problems, select the “0: Unit does not operate” setting for normal operation.

The underlining denotes the factory mode.

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Setup Menus

OPERATION

Item Setting

Superimposed

No.

display

No.

Superimposed

display

Description of setting

154 AUTO BACK

160 MEMORY MODE

161 BGN PRESET

(CTL or TC)

162 END PRESET

(CTL or TC)

163 REPT MODE

180 BATTERY SEL

0000 0001

0002

0000 0001

0002

0003

0000

0001 0002

0000 0001 0002

OFF

REC-P

ALL

OFF

M-STOP

REPT1

CONT

FREEZE

BLACK

NiCd12 NiCd13 NiCd14

For setting the operation method used for the frame-to-frame continuity function. (This item activates the AUTO BACK function to rewind the tape for several seconds in order to ensure a smooth continuity between the recorded images.) 0: No AUTO BACK operation. 1: In the REC PAUSE mode, the AUTO BACK function is activated, and

the tape stops in the recording standby mode. (When PAUSE is released, the tape runs up and recording starts.)

2: In addition to the menu item No.0001 (REC-P) function, the AUTO

BACK function is activated in the REC PLAY mode, the tape runs up immediately, and recording starts.

For setting the repeat playback mode. 0: No repeat playback (normal operation). 1: The tape stops near the BEGIN point when it is fast forwarded or

rewound.

2: When the tape reaches the END point, it is rewound to the BEGIN point

where it stops.

3: When the tape reaches the END point, it is rewound to the BEGIN point

and played, and this process is repeated.

For setting the BEGIN point in the repeat playback mode. The counter display mode is set to either TC or CTL by the COUNTER button. When the BEGIN point is not set, “--:--:--:--” appears on the display, and the beginning of the tape serves as the BEGIN point.

For setting the END point in the repeat playback mode. The counter display mode is set to either TC or CTL by the COUNTER button. When the END point is not set, “--:--:--:--” appears on the display, and the tape end serves as the END point.

For setting what image is to be output when the tape returns to the BEGIN point in the repeat playback mode. 0: The tape returns to the BEGIN point while the playback image at the

END point remains frozen. 1: The tape returns to the BEGIN point while the picture remains black. 2: The tape returns to the BEGIN point in accordance with the TAPE/EE

switch setting.

<Note>

If the END point is set at the tape end when “0: FREEZE” has been selected, the playback image will not be frozen properly. Set the END point within the range of the tape where images are recorded.

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

The underlining denotes the factory mode.

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Setup Menus

INTERFACE

Item Setting

Superimposed

No.

display

No.

Superimposed

display

Description of setting

202 ID SEL

0000 0001 0002

The underlining denotes the factory mode.

TAPE PROTECT

Item Setting

Superimposed

No.

400 STILL TIMER 0000

401 SRC PROTECT

402 DRUM STDBY

403 STOP PROTECT

display

No.

0001 0002 0003 0004 0005 0006 0007 0008

0000 0001

Superimposed

OTHER

DVCPRO

display

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

ORIG

2: The ID (A0 51H) unique to the unit is returned.

Description of setting

0.5S

For setting the time taken before the unit is set to the tape protection mode

when it has been left in the STOP or STILL mode.

10S

(Unit: S = seconds, min: minutes)

20S 30S 40S

50S 1min 2min

For setting the tape protection mode operation when the unit has been left in the STILL mode.

STEP

0: STEP FWD

HALF

1: STANDBY OFF (half loading)

<Note>

When STEP FWD has been set, the unit is automatically transferred to the STANDBY OFF (half loading) mode when it has been left in the STILL mode for a total of 30 minutes.

For setting the drum operation in the STANDBY OFF (half loading) mode.

OFF

0: The drum stops rotating.

1: The drum continues to rotate. For setting the tape protection mode operation when the unit has been left

in the STOP mode.

STEP

0: STEP FWD

HALF

1: STANDBY OFF (half loading)

<Note>

When STEP FWD has been set, the unit is automatically transferred to the STANDBY OFF (half loading) mode when it has been left in the STOP mode for a total of 30 minutes.

The underlining denotes the factory mode.

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Setup Menus

TIME CODE

Item Setting

Superimposed

No.

display

No.

Superimposed

display

Description of setting

500 VITC BLANK

0000 0001

501 VITC POS-1 0000

0006

0010

502 VITC POS-2 0000

0008

0010

503 REGEN

0000

0001

504 RUN MODE

0000 0001

505 TCG REGEN

0000 0001 0002

508 BINARY GP

0000 0001 0002 0003 0004 0005 0006 0007

509 PHASE CORR

0000 0001

For setting whether to output the VITC signal to the position set by menu item No.501 (VITC POS-1) and No.502 (VITC POS-2).

BLANK

REGEN

TC&UB

0: The VITC signal is not output.

THRU

1: The VITC signal is output.

<Note>

This setting is only effective for SD outputs (VIDEO output and SD SDI output).

10L

For setting the position where the VITC signal is to be inserted.

<Notes>

16L

O The same line as that set for menu item No.502 (VITC POS-2) cannot

be set.

20L

O This setting is only effective for SD outputs (VIDEO output and SD SDI

output).

10L

For setting the position where the VITC signal is to be inserted.

<Notes>

18L

O The same line as that set for menu item No.501 (VITC POS-1) cannot

be set.

20L

O This setting is only effective for SD outputs (VIDEO output and SD SDI

output).

For setting the synchronization method of the internal time code generator. 0: The time code reader is synchronized to the time code which is read

from the tape.

PRE

1: The synchronization method can be preset by a front panel operation or

using the remote controller.

For setting the operation mode in which the internal time code generator advances the time code.

REC

0: The generator advances only during recording.

FREE

1: It advances while the power is on regardless of the operation mode. For setting the signal to be regenerated when the TCG (time code

generator) is in the regeneration mode. 0: Both the time code and user’s bit are regenerated.

1: Only the time code is regenerated.

2: Only the user’s bit is regenerated. For setting the conditions under which the user’s bit in the time code

generated by TCG is to be used.

000

0: Not specified (character set is not specified).

001

1: ISO characters (8-bit character set compliant with ISO646, ISO2022)

010

2: Unassigned 1 (not defined)

011

3: Unassigned 2 (not defined)

100

4: Unassigned 3 (not defined)

101

5: Page/line

110

6: Unassigned 4 (not defined)

111

7: Unassigned 5 (not defined) For setting whether to control the phase compensation for the LTC output

during playback.

OFF

0: The phase compensation is not controlled.

1: The phase compensation is controlled.

The underlining denotes the factory mode.

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Setup Menus

TIME CODE

Item Setting

Superimposed

No.

display

No.

Superimposed

display

Description of setting

511 DF MODE

0000 0001

512 TC OUT REF

0000 0001

520 TC MODE SW

0000 0001

530 TC PRESET For setting the time code value of the internal time code generator.

531 UB PRESET For setting the user’s bit value of the internal time code generator.

For setting the DF or NDF mode for CTL and TCG.

0: The drop frame mode is used.

NDF

1: The non-drop frame mode is used.

<Note>

The drop frame mode setting is valid when the REMOTE/MENU/LOCAL switch is at the LOCAL position and ENA has been selected as the menu item No.001 (LOCAL ENA) setting.

For setting the signals to whose phase the phase of the time code which is output from the TC OUT connector is to be aligned in response to the external LTC input when EXT has been selected as the menu item No.520 (TC MODE SW) setting. (Only in the E-E mode)

VOUT

0: For aligning with the output video signal.

TC_IN

1: For aligning with the external time code input signal. For setting the time code which will serve as the reference during

recording.

INT

0: Time code generated by the internal time code generator

EXT

1: External time code

00000000 to 23595929

00000000 to FFFFFFFF

The underlining denotes the factory mode.

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Setup Menus

VIDEO

Item Setting

Superimposed

No.

display

No.

Superimposed

display

Description of setting

603 V-MUTE SEL

620 DOWNCON

MODE

645 D/C ENH

672 V OUT SETUP

673 EDH

0000 0001

0000 0001 0002 0003 0004

0000 0001

0000 0001 0002 0003

0000 0001

N-MUTE

GRAY

FIT_V

FIT_H

FIT_HV

14:9 13:9

OFF

THRU ADD22L ADD21L ADD20L

OFF

For setting whether to mute the video output signal when a blank part of the tape has been detected during playback. 0: The video output signal is not muted (the image is frozen). 1: The video output signal is muted (the screen is turned gray).

For setting the image processing which is to be performed during downconversion. 0: Side cut mode 1: Letter-box mode 2: Squeeze mode 3: Semi letter-box mode 14:9 4: Semi letter-box mode 13:9

<Note>

While the setting is being adjusted, the sound output will be muted; however this is normal and not indicative of a problem. When the adjustment is finished, sound will be output.

For setting whether to enhance the contours during down-conversion. 0: The contours are not enhanced. 1: The contours are enhanced.

For setting the setup processing for the composite output signal. 0: The original signal is output as is. 1: A 7.5% setup is added from line 22 of the output signal and output. 2: A 7.5% setup is added from line 21 of the output signal and output. 3: A 7.5% setup is added from line 20 of the output signal and output.

For setting whether to superimpose EDH onto the SD SDI output. 0: EDH is not superimposed. 1: EDH is superimposed.

The underlining denotes the factory mode.

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Setup Menus

AUDIO

Item Setting

Superimposed

No.

display

No.

Superimposed

display

Description of setting

700 AUDIO IN SEL

0001 0002

701 CH1 IN LV 0000

0001 0002 0003

702 CH2 IN LV 0000

0001 0002 0003

703 CH3 IN LV 0000

0001 0002 0003

704 CH4 IN LV 0000

0001 0002 0003

706 CH1 OUT LV 0000

0001 0002

707 CH2 OUT LV 0000

0001 0002

708 CH3/L OUT LV 0000

0001 0002

709 CH4/R OUT LV 0000

0001 0002

For setting the audio signal input (for all the channels at the same time).

ANA

1: Fixed to the analog signal input.

SDI

2: Fixed to the SDI signal input.

<Note>

When analog signals are input, they are recorded on the tape’s audio tracks listed below depending on the channels to which they are input.

CH1 input 5 CH1 and CH5 tracks CH2 input 5 CH2 and CH6 tracks CH3 input 5 CH3 and CH7 tracks CH4 input 5 CH4 and CH8 tracks

4dB

For setting the reference level of the analog audio input (CH1).

0dB –20dB –60dB

4dB

For setting the reference level of the analog audio input (CH2).

0dB –20dB –60dB

4dB

For setting the reference level of the analog audio input (CH3).

0dB –20dB –60dB

4dB

For setting the reference level of the analog audio input (CH4).

0dB –20dB –60dB

4dB

For setting the reference level of the analog audio output (CH1).

0dB –20dB

4dB

For setting the reference level of the analog audio output (CH2).

0dB –20dB

4dB

For setting the reference level of the analog audio output (CH3/L).

0dB –20dB

4dB

For setting the reference level of the analog audio output (CH4/R).

0dB –20dB

The underlining denotes the factory mode.

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Setup Menus

AUDIO

Item Setting

Superimposed

No.

display

No.

Superimposed

display

Description of setting

730 REC CUE

731 PB FADE

732 EMBEDDED AUD

765 CUE OUT SEL

769 MONI SEL

770 MONITOR MIX

771 H.PHONE MIX

0001 0002 0003 0004 0005 0006 0007 0008 0009 0010 0011 0012 0013

0000 0001 0002

0000 0001

0000

0001

0000 0001

CH1 CH2 CH3 CH4 CH5 CH6 CH7

CH8 CH1+2 CH3+4 CH5+6 CH7+8 CH1~8

AUTO

CUT

FADE

OFF

PLYPCM

PLYCUE

STEREO

CH1+2

STEREO

CH1+2

For setting the input signal to be recorded on the cue track.

1: Audio input CH1 2: Audio input CH2 3: Audio input CH3 4: Audio input CH4 5: Audio input CH5 6: Audio input CH6 7: Audio input CH7 8: Audio input CH8

9: Audio input CH1 and CH2 mixed signals 10: Audio input CH3 and CH4 mixed signals 11: Audio input CH5 and CH6 mixed signals 12: Audio input CH7 and CH8 mixed signals 13: Audio input CH1 through CH8 mixed signals

For setting the processing to be performed at the audio edit points (IN and OUT points) and frame-to-frame continuity points during playback. 0: Processing accords with the status during recording. 1: Cut processing is forcibly performed. 2: Fade processing is forcibly performed.

For setting whether the audio data is to be superimposed onto the HD SDI output and SD SDI output. 0: The audio data is not superimposed. 1: The audio data is superimposed.

For setting the analog cue signal output to the audio output (main line). 0: The analog cue signal is not output.

PCM sound is output in the playback mode, and no sound is output in any other mode.

1: The analog cue signal is output.

PCM sound is output in the playback mode, and the analog cue sound is output in any other mode.

For setting the monitor output sound during playback. 0: PCM sound is output. 1: Cue sound is output.

For setting the audio monitor output sound. (This functions when the audio monitor selector switch on the front panel is at the “ST” position.) 0: Stereo sound is output. 1: Mixed sound is output (for both the L and R connectors).

For setting the headphone output sound. (This functions when the audio monitor selector switch on the front panel is at the “ST” position.) 0: Stereo sound is output. 1: Mixed sound is output (when monaural earphones are used).

The underlining denotes the factory mode.

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Setup Menus

AUDIO

Item Setting

Superimposed

No.

display

No.

Superimposed

display

Description of setting

780 AUD OUT SEL

0000

0001

0002

781 IN IMP SEL

0000 0001

LINE

CH1/2

CH3/4

600

HIGH

The underlining denotes the factory mode.

For setting the output sound of the analog audio output connectors. 0: All the output connectors are used as the main line output.

CH1 connector = CH1 sound CH2 connector = CH2 sound CH3 connector = CH3 sound CH4 connector = CH4 sound

1: The CH1 and CH2 output connectors are used as the main line output,

and the CH3 and CH4 output connectors are used as the monitor output connectors. CH1 connector = CH1 sound CH2 connector = CH2 sound CH3 connector = Monitor L (CH1, CH2, CH1+CH2) sound CH4 connector = Monitor R (CH1, CH2, CH1+CH2) sound

2: The CH1 and CH2 output connectors are used as the main line output,

and the CH3 and CH4 output connectors are used as the monitor output connectors. CH1 connector = CH3 sound CH2 connector = CH4 sound CH3 connector = Monitor L (CH3, CH4, CH3+CH4) sound CH4 connector = Monitor R (CH3, CH4, CH3+CH4) sound

For setting the impedance of the analog audio input. 0: 600 Ω 1: High impedance

<Note>

Regardless of the setting selected here, the impedance is set to 3 kΩ when –60 dB has been selected as the menu item No.701 to 704 (CH1 to CH4 IN LV) settings.

Error Messages

When a problem has occurred in the unit, one of the following messages will appear on the front panel’s counter display and superimposed display on the monitor. With the superimposed display, the error number is indicated in the part where the counter value is displayed.

Error No. Error message and description

DEW

Condensation has formed.

– – d – –

E – 00

E – 01

E – 02

E – 09

E – 10

E – 29

E – 31

E – 51

E – 52

E – 53

The unit can still be operated if “ON” has been selected as the setup menu item No.152 (HUMID OPE) setting. The counter value and “ alternately on the front panel counter display.

SERVO NOT LOCKED

This appears when the servo lock has been disengaged for 3 or more seconds during playback or recording.

LOW RF

This appears when the head output is not supplied (due to head clogging, etc.) for 1 or more seconds during playback.

HIGH ERROR RATE

This appears when the error rate has deteriorated, and the video or audio playback signals have been corrected or interpolated.

NO RF

This appears when a tape blank has been detected for 1 or more seconds during playback. A state in which all of the following conditions are satisfied is recognized as a blank.

ONo output from any of the heads. OPlayback data cannot be read. ONo CTL signal.

FAN STOP

This appears when the fan motor has stopped. The power is automatically turned off when 5 or so minutes have elapsed since the motor stopped.

FRONT LOAD MOTOR

This appears when the cassette fails to rise even when 6 seconds have elapsed after the unit was transferred to the eject mode.

LOADING MOTOR

This appears when the unloading operation fails to be completed within 6 seconds.

FRONT LOAD ERROR

This appears when the take-up reel has continued to rotate without engaging with the tape for a specific period of time during the start or end processing operation performed midway through loading (half position).

W-UP REEL NOT ROTA

This appears when the take-up reel fails to take up the tape while the tape is traveling in a state where its total tape length has not been detected after the cassette was inserted.

WINDUP ERROR

This appears when there is an abnormal difference between the tape take-up amount on the take-up reel and the amount of tape supplied from the supply reel while the tape is traveling after the total tape length was detected.

– – d– –

” appear

When “T&S&M” has been selected as the setup menu item No.006 setting, the error message appears in the part of the superimposed display where the mode is displayed.

Error No. Error message and description

UNLOAD ERROR

E – 55

E – 57

E – 59

E – 60

E – 61

E – 64

E – 67

E – 69

E – 6A

E – 6B

E – 70

E – 71

E – 72

E – 73

E – bA

This appears when the tape has not been taken up during unloading.

S-FF/REW TIMEOVER

This appears when the tape start or end processing operation fails to be completed.

DRUM ROTA TOO SLOW

This appears when the rotational speed of the cylinder motor is abnormally low.

DRUM ROTA TOO FAST

This appears when the rotational speed of the cylinder motor is abnormally high.

CAP ROTA TOO SLOW

This appears when the rotational speed of the capstan motor is abnormally low.

S REEL TOO FAST

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

T REEL TOO FAST

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

T REEL TORQUE ERR

This appears when the application of an abnormal torque has been detected at the take-up reel motor.

This error number appears on the front panel counter display when a communication error has occurred between the IF and FRONT microcomputers. The superimposed display itself is cleared from the monitor screen.

FRP ERROR

This appears when an error has occurred in the microcomputer reference signal.

S REEL TORQUE ERR

This appears when the application of an abnormal torque has been detected at the supply reel motor.

CAP TENSION ERROR

This appears when abnormal supply reel tension has been detected in the capstan mode.

REEL TENSION ERROR

This appears when abnormal supply reel tension has been detected in the reel mode.

REEL DIR UNMATCH

This appears when the take-up reel motor is rotated in the wrong direction.

BATTERY

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

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Emergency Eject

CAUTION

These servicing instructions are for use by qualified service personnel only. To reduce the risk of electric shock do not perform any servicing other than that contained in the operating instructions unless you are qualified to do so.

Procedure for removing the tape manually in an emergency

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

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

Remove the top panel.

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

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

<Note>

Take care not to damage the tape in any way.

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

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

<Note>

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

2 3 4

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Video Head Cleaning

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

Condensation

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

room immediately after it has been heated

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

very humid location

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

– – d– –

) will light up on the counter display, and the cassette tape will be

Maintenance

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

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Specifications

[GENERAL]

Supply voltage: AC 120 V ±10%, 50 – 60 Hz Power consumption: 97 W DC supply voltage: 12 V DC power input current: 6.1 A

Ambient operating temperature:

41°F to 104°F (5°C to 40°C)

Ambient operating humidity:

10 to 85% (no condensation)

Weight:

18.04 lb (8.2 kg)

Dimensions (WaHaD):

8 7/16˝a5 1/4˝a16 15/16˝ (214a132a430 mm)

Recording format:

DVCPRO HD

Recording video signals:

1080i/59.94 Hz, 720p/59.94 Hz, selectable

Recording audio signals:

48 kHz, 16 bits, 8 channels

Recording tracks

O Digital video/audio: helical tracks O Time code: helical tracks (sub-code area) O Cue signal: 1 track O Control (CTL): 1 track

Tape speed:

135.28 mm/sec

Recording time:

46 minutes (with AJ-HP46LP)

Tape used:

Metal tape

FF/REW time:

Less than 4 minutes (with AJ-HP46LP)

[VIDEO]

$ Digital video

Sampling frequency:

Y : 74.25/1.001 MHz PB/PR: 37.125/1.001 MHz

Quantizing:

8 bits

Video compression system:

DCT + variable-length code

Video compression rate:

1/6.7

Error correction:

Reed Solomon product code

Video recording bit rate:

100 Mbps

$ Video input connectors

HD serial digital input:

BNCa1, (compliant with SMPTE 292M/296M standard)

Reference input:

Automatic switching between analog composite and HD tri-level sync (59.94 Hz), BNCa2 (loop-through), 75 Ω ON/OFF switchable

$ Video output connectors

HD serial digital outputs:

BNCa2 (compliant with SMPTE 292M/296M standard)

SD serial digital output (down-converter):

BNCa1 (compliant with SMPTE 259M-C standard)

Analog composite outputs (down-converter):

BNCa2, VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2 (superimposing ON/OFF)

$ Video output adjustment range

HD serial digital output system phase:

±0.5 H (±550 samples, 27 ns steps)

SD serial digital/composite video output system phase:

±0.5 H (±429 samples, 74 ns steps)

Composite video output SC phase:

±180°

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Specifications

[AUDIO]

$ Digital audio

Sampling frequency:

48 kHz (synchronized with video)

Quantizing:

16 bits

Frequency response:

20 Hz to 20 kHz ±1 dB (at reference level)

Dynamic range:

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

Distortion:

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

Crosstalk:

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

Wow & flutter:

Negligible

Headroom:

20 dB

$ Audio input connectors

Analog inputs (CH1, CH2, CH3, CH4):

XLRa4, 600 Ω/high impedance selectable (default: high impedance), +4/0/–20/–60 dBu selectable (–60 dBu: 3 kΩ)

HD serial digital input:

Compliant with SMPTE 299M standard (BNC, 75 Ω)

[OTHER INPUT/OUTPUT CONNECTORS]

Time code input:

BNCa1, 0.5 to 8 V [p-p], 10 kΩ

Time code output:

BNCa1, low impedance, 2.0 ±0.5 V [p-p]

RS-422A input:

D-sub 9 pins, for AJ-A95, RS-422A interface

DC power output:

4-pin socket, DC 12 V, 250 mA, for AJ-A95

$ Audio output connectors

Analog outputs (CH1, CH2, CH3, CH4):

XLRa4, low impedance, +4/0/–20 dBu selectable, monitor output L/R selectable for CH3/CH4 output

HD serial digital output:

Compliant with SMPTE 299M standard (BNC, 75 Ω)

SD serial digital output:

Compliant with SMPTE 272M-A standard (BNC, 75 Ω)

Headphone output:

M3, 8 Ω, variable level

Weight and dimensions shown are approximate. Specifications are subject to change without notice.

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Panasonic AJ-HD130DC User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Introduction

Features

Parts and Their Functions

Front panel

Rear panel

Operation

Turning on the power and inserting the cassette

STOP mode

Recording

Playback

Still-picture playback

Variable-speed playback

Repeat playback

Time code

Setting the time code

Superimposed Screens

Setup (Initial Settings)

How to perform settings using the on-screen menu

How to return to the factory settings

How to set the user defaults

How to load the user defaults

How to protect the menus

How to release the menu protection

How to display the DIAG menu

Setup Menus

SYSTEM

BASIC

OPERATION

INTERFACE

TAPE PROTECT

TIME CODE

VIDEO

AUDIO

MENU

Error Messages

Emergency Eject

Video Head Cleaning

Condensation

Maintenance

Specifications