Panasonic AJ-HD130DC User Manual

Digital HD Video Cassette Recorder

AJ- DCP

Operating Instructions

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.

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

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.

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

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4 5 6 7 8 9

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Parts and Their Functions

Front panel

Counter display

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

-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.

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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