Panasonic AJ-HD150FE User Manual

Digital HD Video Cassette Recorder

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Operating Instructions

For your safety

Caution for AC Mains Lead

FOR YOUR SAFETY PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING TEXT CAREFULLY.

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

FOR CONTINENTAL EUROPE, ETC.

Not to be used in the U.K.

FOR U.K. ONLY

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

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

FOR U.K. ONLY

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

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

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

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

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

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

If a new plug is to be fitted please observe the wiring code as shown below. If in any doubt please consult a qualified electrician. WARNING: THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED. IMPORTANT: The wires in this mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code: Green-and-Yellow: Earth Blue: Neutral Brown: Live

How to replace the fuse

1. Open the fuse compartment with a screwdriver.

2. Replace the fuse.

Fuse

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For your safety

∫ 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.

∫ DO NOT REMOVE PANEL COVER BY UNSCREW-

ING

To reduce the risk of electr ic shock, do not remove cover. No user serviceable parts inside.

WARNING:

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

CAUTION:

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

CAUTION:

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

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 electr ic shock or fire hazard due to overheating.

CAUTION

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, REFER CHANGE OF THE SWITCH SETTING INSIDE THE UNIT TO AUTHORIZED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

is the safety information.

IMPORTANT

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

■ 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.

CAUTION:

Even when the Power Switch is in the OFF position, a small current flows the filter circuit.

Operating precaution

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

■ 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 Colour or Black &

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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 possib le damage.

■ Refer any needed servicing to authorized service personnel.

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Contents

For your safety ...........................................................2

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

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

Front panel ..............................................................7

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Connector area .....................................................16

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Operations using the front panel bottom controls ....19

Operations using the front panel top controls ..........22

Connections .............................................................26

Tapes .......................................................................27

Switching on the power/inserting the cassette .........28

STOP/STAND BY mode ..........................................29

Recording ................................................................30

Playback ..................................................................31

Jog/shuttle ...............................................................32

Manual editing .........................................................33

Preroll ......................................................................34

Automatic editing (deck to deck) .............................35

Switch settings and adjustments ...........................36

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Selecting the editing mode ....................................37

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Entering the edit points .........................................38

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Checking the edit points ........................................39

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Modifying the edit points .......................................40

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Preview .................................................................41

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Executing automatic editing ..................................42

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Review ..................................................................43

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Audio split editing ....................................................44

Expansion mode execution using the MODE/SEL

button .....................................................................46

MULTI CUE function ................................................47

IC CARD function.....................................................53

Variable memory function.........................................57

ERROR LOG function ..............................................58

Setup (default settings) ...........................................60

Setup menus ............................................................61

SYSTEM menu .....................................................65

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USER menu ...........................................................68

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BASIC menu ......................................................68

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OPERATION menu ............................................72

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INTERFACE menu .............................................76

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EDIT menu .........................................................78

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TAPE PROTECT menu ......................................81

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TIME CODE menu .............................................82

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VIDEO menu ......................................................84

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AUDIO menu ......................................................89

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MENU menu .......................................................96

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Time code/user bit ...................................................97

Recording internal/external time codes ...................98

Reproducing the time code/user bit ........................99

Superimpose screen .............................................100

Audio recording channel and monitor

output selection ....................................................101

Rack mounting ......................................................102

Video head cleaning ..............................................103

Condensation ........................................................103

Error messages .....................................................104

Table of AUTO OFF Error messages ....................106

RS-232C interface .................................................108

Connector signals .................................................115

Printed circuit board ..............................................117

Specifications ........................................................118

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

Power cord....1 pc

Options

AJ-MA75P Rack mounting adapter

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AJ-UDC150AP HD-SD format converter

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General and Features

This unit is a DVCPRO HD format HD digital video cassette recorder which is designed to use 1/4-inch wide compact cassette tapes. It is a studio-use digital VTR which can record, play back and edit HD signals (1080i, 59.94 Hz/60 Hz), and can play back tapes recorded using the existing DVCPRO (25 Mbps/50 Mbps) format. Use of the HD-SD conversion facility of the optional format converter enables interfacing with existing SD systems and development into HD systems. This VTR with its high picture quality uses high-efficiency digital compression technology to reduce by a significant margin the degree of deterioration in the sound and picture quality which accompanies dubbing. The unit features a compact 4U size and lightweight design to make it easier to carry around. It can also be easily installed in a 19-inch rack. The settings for the unit’s setup are performed interactively while viewing the display tube at the top front of the unit or the screen menus shown on a TV monitor. Both assemble and insert editing facilities are provided as editing functions.

Features

Compact size and light weight

This is a 4U digital VTR. Using the rack-mounting adapters (optional accessory: AJ-MA75P), it can also be easily housed in a 19-inch rack.

Up to 46 minutes of recording

The L-size cassettes (max. 46 minutes) are used for recording. The tape is 1/4-inch in width, which makes for a compact design.

High picture quality

The unit’s high picture quality is achieved by 4:2:2 HD component signal recording using a recording rate (100 Mbps) which is 4 times higher than that of the existing DVCPRO format.

1080i/720p, 59.94 Hz/60 Hz signal switching

By a process of automatic switching to match the video input signals, each type of signal can be recorded and played back.

SDI interface

The unit comes with an HD serial digital interface as a standard accessory.

Compatibility with DVCPRO

The unit can play back tapes which have been recorded using the existing DVCPRO (25 Mbps/50 Mbps) format. Furthermore, consumer-use DV tapes (SP) can also be played back on the unit.

Digital slow motion/dial jog

Clear playback at speeds of -1× through to +1× are made possible with Panasonic’s own digital-slow technology.

<Note>

Some noise may occur during slow playback (using the external controller) at speeds almost exactly +1× or -1×.

Search speed

Search speed enables the tape to be played back with colour images at a speed of up to 50 times the forward and reverse direction.

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General and Features

Features

(continued)

Time codes

This unit comes with a built-in time code generator (TCG)/time code reader (TCR). In addition to the internal time code, an external time code can also be recorded as the LTC on the unit’s tape.

Multi-functional interfaces

Serial digital input and output connector

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The unit features a HD component serial interface input/output connector to enable HD component video signals and 8-channel digital audio signals to be interfaced using just the one BNC connector. (SMPTE292M/BTA S-004) It is also possible to output SD component serial signals provided that the HD-SD format converter board (optional accessory) is installed. (SMPTE259M-C, 272M, 294M)

Analogue video output connector

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Composite output connectors are provided as a standard feature. They output composite signals during DVCPRO reciprocal playback, DV playback or down-conversion. At all other times, they output the black burst signal.

AES/EBU audio input/output connectors

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Digital audio input/output connectors for 8 channels are featured as a standard accessory.

9-pin RS-422A and RS-232C remote control connectors

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In addition to the standard 9-pin serial remote (RS-422A) control connector, the unit is equipped with RS-232C and 50-pin parallel remote control connectors. The RS-422A facility enables parallel operation if a loop connection has been performed between the unit and another VTR.

8-channel high-sound-quality digital audio

The 8-channel PCM audio allows for not only independent editing and mixing on all eight channels. One channel is provided for the analogue CUE track.

Menu-driven setup

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

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Controls and their functions

Front panel

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OFF

POWER

METER

FULL/FINE

MONITOR SELECT

LEVEL

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

HEADPHONES

PULL OPEN

REC

STATUS

AUDIO CH SELECT

ASMBL

VIDEO

2 3 4 5 6 7 8

MULTICUE

PREVIEW

AUTO EDIT

REVIEW

PROG

SAVE/

EXIT

CH CONDITION ENTER ESCAPE SHIFT

PULL FOR VARIABLE

SET UP

CH 5CH

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

INSERT

PREROLL

STATUS

123

TRIM

SET OUT

Caution: Do not insert S-cassette without adapter

RESET

TC/CTL

TC SET

SHIFT ADJ

START

OUT

PROG MENU

1234

EJECT

M-cassette / ADAPTER

TC INTTCTAPE

EXT EE

STAND BY

EDIT PLAY

REW STOP

MODE

CONTROL

PLAYER

RECORDER

SERVO

MODE/SEL EXIT

REMOTE

LOCAL

REC INHIBIT

REC

MENU SET DIAG

PUSH

JOG SHTL

SLOW

REV FWD

PULL OPEN

M N O

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D E

C B

abc

g h

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Controls and their functions

1 POWER switch 2 TV system/format displays

This shows the format during playback.

HD: This indicates that the tape is recorded or played back in the DVCPRO HD format. 50 M: This indicates that the tape is played back in the DVCPRO (50 Mbps) format. 25 M: This indicates that the tape is played back in the DV or DVCAM mode of the

DVCPRO (25 Mbps) format.

3 VTR status display area

The VTR’s statuses, programmable menus and setup menus appear in this display area.

This indicates the VTR statuses (format, field frequency, video/audio inputs, time code, etc.) which have been defined by the user on the front sub-panel.

The setup menus which have been defined by the user are displayed on the front subpanel. Settings can be changed using the 5, 6, 7 and 8 buttons.

The setup menus are displayed using the MENU d button.

4 Channel condition lamps

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

acceptable.

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

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

Red: This lights when the video or audio signals are subject to rectification or

interpolation.

5 Scroll buttons

These are used for left and right scrolling when the status is displayed in the VTR status display area. They are used for up and down scrolling when the programmable menu is displayed in the VTR status display area.

6 ENTER button

Press this to enter the menu items or the settings when the programmable menu is displayed.

7 7

7 ESCAPE button

7 7

Press this to ignore or cancel the settings when the programmable menu is displayed.

8 SHIFT button

The values of programmable menu settings can be changed at high speed by pressing the scroll buttons while holding down the SHIFT button.

9 Cassette insertion slot

: EJECT button

When this is pressed, the tape is unloaded and several seconds later the cassette is automatically ejected. When the counter display indicates “CTL”, the display is reset.

; AUTO OFF lamp

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

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Controls and their functions

< PLAY button

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

= REC button

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

> STOP button

When this is pressed, the tape stops travelling, and if the TAPE/EE selector switch is at TAPE, still pictures can be monitored. The drum continues to rotate even in the stop mode, and the tape remains in close contact with the drum. If the stop mode continues for more than a certain period of time, the unit automatically switches to the standby OFF mode in order to protect the tape. The stop mode is established immediately after a cassette has been inserted into the unit.

? FF button*

The tape is fast forwarded when this is pressed.

@ REW button*

The tape is rewound when this is pressed.

, fast forward or rewind, EE mode images

A EDIT button

For manual editing, press both this button and the PLAY button together during playback. When the button is pressed in the stop mode, the input mode signals selected by the ASMBL or INSERT button can be monitored in the EE mode. The original picture and sound are restored when the STOP button is pressed. When the button is pressed during playback, search*1), fast forward or rewind, the input signals of the mode selected by the ASMBL or INSERT button can be monitored in the EE mode for as long as the button is held down.

B SERVO lamp

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

C REC INHIBIT lamp

In the following situations, this lamp lights up to indicate that recording and editing cannot be performed.

(Related setup menu items No.022, No.023, No.113, No.114, No.117 and No.118)

1. When 1 (ON) has been selected as the setup menu item No.113 (REC INH) setting

2. When the cassette has been set to the accidental erasure prevention mode

3. When MANUAL has been selected as the setup menu No.022 (PB FORMAT), 50M/ 25M/50Mp/DV/DVCAM has been selected as the menu No.023 (FORMAT SEL), ON has been selected as the menu No.118 (SD MODE INH), and the tape has been inserted

4. When AUTO has been selected as the setup menu No.022 (PB FORMAT), ON has been selected as the menu No.118 (SD MODE INH), and a DVCPRO, DVCPRO50, DVCPRO50P, DV or DVCAM tape has been inserted.

5. When ON has been selected as the setup menu No.117 (M CASSTT INH) and the M cassette tape has been inserted

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

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

set to the same speed.

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Controls and their functions

D STAND BY button

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

E PLAYER/RECORDER buttons

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

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

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

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

F TC/CTL switch

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

G TC/UB switch

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

H INT/EXT switch

INT: For using the built-in time code generator. EXT: At this position, the external time code which is input from the time code input

connector is used.

I TAPE/EE switch

<In the stop mode> TAPE: For outputting the signals played back from the tape. EE: For outputting the input signals selected by the setup menus No. 600 (VIDEO IN

SEL) and No. 700 (AUDIO IN SEL).

<In the editing*/recording mode> TAPE: For outputting the simultaneous playback signals. EE: For outputting the input signals selected by the setup menus No. 600 (VIDEO IN

SEL) and No. 700 (AUDIO IN SEL).

* The SETUP menu No. 302 (CONFI EDIT) setting is required.

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Controls and their functions

J REMOTE/LOCAL switch

This switch is set when the unit is to be controlled from an external source using the REMOTE connector, RS-232C connector or parallel connector. REMOTE: Set to this position when controlling the unit by a device connected using the

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

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

operation panel.

K REMOTE lamp

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

L Search button

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

M JOG/SHTL/SLOW lamps

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

JOG: This lights when the unit is in the JOG mode. SHTL: This lights when the unit is in the SHTL mode. SLOW: This lights when the unit is in the SLOW mode.

N SHTL/SLOW switch

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

O REV/STILL/FWD lamps

One of these lamps lights depending on the operation of the search dial. REV: This lights when the dial is turned counterclockwise and the tape travels in the

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

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

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

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

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

P Search dial

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

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

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

switch at SLOW, the tape speed is set to –4.1× normal speed, when it is set to the centre position, a still picture is produced, and when it is turned all the way clockwise, the tape speed is set to +4.1× normal speed. The speed for SLOW can be set using setup menu No. 308 (VAR FWD MAX) and No. 309 (VAR REV MAX).

Jog mode: The dial clickstops are cleared, and the tape is played back at the speed

(–1 × to +1× normal speed) corresponding to the speed at which the dial is turned.

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Controls and their functions

Q PREROLL button

This is used for feeding and cueing the tape for manual editing. When it is pressed, the tape travels to the preroll point where it stops. The preroll time can be set on the setup menu No. 000 (P-ROLL TIME). When this button is pressed together with the IN or OUT button, the tape can be cued to the IN or OUT point entered. When the AUTO ENTRY on the setup menu No. 305 is set to “ENA”, IN point has been entered at the point where the PREROLL button is pressed even if the IN point has not been entered.

R AUTO EDIT button

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

S PREVIEW/REVIEW buttons

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

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

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

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

T IN (A IN)/SET/OUT (A OUT) buttons

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

U TRIM buttons

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

V ASMBL button

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

W INSERT buttons

Press one of these seven buttons to select the input signals to be edited during insert editing. The buttons are self-illuminating, and they are set ON (lamp lights) when they are pressed once and OFF (lamp goes off) when they are pressed again. The audio channels (CH1 to CH8) are allocated to CH1-4 or CH5-8 using the AUDIO CH SELECT button Z.

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Controls and their functions

X Counter display area

The TC and CTL count values, UB and messages are displayed in this area.

Cassette inserted display lamp:

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

DVCPRO format (25 Mbps/50 Mbps) cassette play display lamp:

This lights when a cassette which was recorded using the DVCPRO (25 Mbps/50 Mbps) format is being played back.

SCH lamp:

This lights when the SCH phase of the SD REF signal is within a fixed range.

CF lamp:

This lights when the colour framing is locked.

TC/UB lamp:

This flashes when the TC or UB information cannot be read during tape playback; it remains lit while the information is being read properly.

Y Time code buttons

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Z Audio channel selector button

This button is used to switch the display and control of the CH1-CH4 or CH5-CH8 audio metre and volume and insert buttons.

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[ Level metre

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This displays the levels of the PCM audio signals for CH1, CH2, CH3 and CH4 (or for CH5, CH6, CH7 and CH8) and CUE track signals. During recording and E-E selection, it displays the levels of the audio input signals; during playback, it displays the levels of the audio output signals.

\ Audio input/output level controls

These controls are used to adjust the recording and playback levels of the PCM audio signals (CH1/CH2/CH3/CH4/CH5/CH6/CH7/CH8) and the CUE track signal. The upper controls are for adjusting the recording levels. The lower controls are for adjusting the playback levels. Each control is a “pull for variable” control, meaning that the level can be adjusted only when the control has been pulled up. The signal levels are set to the unity value (preset value) when the controls have been pushed down. Furthermore, when the channels have been switched between CH1-4 and CH5-8 using the AUDIO CH SELECT button Z, the previous information is retained until the controls are next operated.

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Controls and their functions

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] Headphones jack

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

^ Volume control

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

_ MONITOR SELECT switches

These are used to select the audio signals output to the monitor L/R channels. Each time the “L” button is pressed, the signals output to the monitor L channel are selected in turn in the following order: CH1, CH2, CH3, CH4, CH5, CH6, CH7, CH8, CUE and back to CH1. [However, this switching is disabled when the channel except OFF has been selected for setup menu No. 734 (MONITOR MIX L).] Each time the “R” button is pressed, the signals output to the monitor R channel are selected in turn in the following order: CH1, CH2, CH3, CH4, CH5, CH6, CH7, CH8, CUE and back to CH1. [However, this switching is disabled when the channel except OFF has been selected for setup menu No. 735 (MONITOR MIX R).] The L or R lamp on the level metre display lights to indicate which signal is now being selected. (When the unit is set to “AUTO” in No. 745 (MONI CH SEL) on the setup menu, then the display will change according to the monitor output.) The lamp flashes if the channels selected by AUDIO CH SELECT do not appear on the display screen.

` METRE (FULL/FINE) selector switch

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

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

a User assignment switch

This enables the VTR statuses and programmable menus to be registered. Refer to page 18 for details.

b Status selector switch

This enables the statuses to be registered by the user assignment switch in 3 ways. Refer to page 18 for details.

c Programmable menu selector switch

This enables the programmable menus to be registered by the user assignment switch in 4 ways. Refer to page 18 for details.

d MENU button

When this is pressed, the setup menu appears on the TV monitor (when the HD SDI OUT3, SD SDI OUT3 and VIDEO OUT3 connectors are being used). The setup menu numbers and items are displayed on the unit’s top front display area. Press the button again to exit the setup menu settings and return to the original status.

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Controls and their functions

e SET button

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

f DIAG button

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

MODE/SEL button

This is used to initiate a MULTI CUE operation or other expansion mode operation. For details, refer to page 47.

h EXIT button

This is used to exit from the MULTI CUE operation or other expansion mode operation and return to the original mode.

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Controls and their functions

Connector area

SIGN

OUT 1

AUDIO IN

AUDIO OUT

CH1·2

ANALOG

SD REF IN

OUT 2 OUT 3

SD SDI

(SUPER)

CH3·4 CH5·6 CH7·8

DIGITAL AUDIO

HD REF IN HD REF OUT

75≠

OFF

;

HD SDI

OUT 1

OUT 2

(OPTION)

OUT 3

(SUPER)

PUSH

VIDEO OUT

(WFM)

(SUPER)

>? A

FUSE 250V T4H

AC IN

PUSH

PUSH PUSHPUSH

IN IN L

OUT

CH 1

PUSH PUSH PUSH

CH 1 CH 2 CH 3 CH 4

CUE MON

OUT R

AUDIO IN

CH 2 CH 3 CH 4

AUDIO OUT

OPTION

PARALLEL

ENCODER REMOTE

75≠

OFF

SD REF OUT

RS-232C

E M O T E

EFG

REMOTE IN/OUT

REMOTE OUT

1 Power mains socket

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

2 SIGNAL GND terminal

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

3 Fuse holder

This contains a fuse.

4 Fan motor

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

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Controls and their functions

5 TIME CODE IN connector

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

6 TIME CODE OUT connector

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

7 CUE IN connector

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

8 CUE OUT connector

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

9 MONITOR OUT connector

During playback, the playback signals from the CUE track or PCM audio signal CH1, CH2, CH3, CH4, CH5, CH6, CH7 and CH8 are output from this connector.

: ANALOG AUDIO IN connectors

These are the input connectors for the analogue audio signals (CH1, CH2, CH3, CH4).

; ANALOG AUDIO OUT connectors

These are the output connectors for the analogue audio signals (CH1, CH2, CH3, CH4).

< HD SERIAL DIGITAL COMPONENT AUDIO VIDEO IN/OUT connectors

These are the input and output connectors for the HD digital component audio and video signals that comply with the SMPTE 292M standard. The TC, menu or other information is output from the HD SDI OUT3 connector with the information superimposed onto the signals.

= SD SERIAL DIGITAL COMPONENT AUDIO VIDEO OUT connectors

These are the output connectors for the digital component audio and video signals that comply with the SMPTE 259M-C, 272M and 294M standards. The signals are output during the playback of compatible DVCPRO25M, 50M, DV or DVCAM format tapes or during down-conversion output (optional accessory). The TC, menu or other information is output from the SD SDI OUT3 connector with the information superimposed onto the signals.

> ANALOG COMPOSITE VIDEO OUT connectors

These are the output connectors for the analogue composite video signals. The signals are output during the playback of compatible DVCPRO25M, 50M, DV or DVCAM format tapes or during down-conversion output (optional accessory). Video signals with information superimposed onto them can be output from the VIDEO OUT3 connector. Whether information is to be superimposed or not (ON/OFF) is selected by setting the setup menu No.005 (SUPER) item. The VIDEO OUT2 connector can also be used as the WFM (waveform) OUT connector. TC, CTL, VIDEO, RF L/R and ENV L/R are the signals which can be selected on the menu.

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Controls and their functions

? SD REF IN connectors and 75-ohm termination switch

These are the input connectors for the SD reference video signals. Input the NTSC signals with colour burst. To terminate, set the switch to ON.

@ HD REF IN connectors and 75-ohm termination switch

This is the input connectors for the HD reference video signals. Input tri-level sync signals with positive and negative polarities. To terminate, set the switch to ON.

A A

A HD REF OUT connector

A A

This is the output connector for the HD reference video signals used for external synchronization. It outputs tri-level sync signals with positive and negative polarities. The field frequency is synchronized with the input signals. (If no signals are input, the frequency follows the menu setting.)

B SD REF OUT connector

This is the output connector for the NTSC external synchronization signal (black burst signal).

C DIGITAL AUDIO IN/OUT connector

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

D Remote control connectors

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

For connection with deck-to-deck operation.

OUT: For connection with parallel running operations.

For use in a loop-through configuration.

E ENCODER REMOTE connector

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

F RS-232C connector

G PARALLEL REMOTE connector

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

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Operations using the front panel bottom controls

The desired status information and setup menu items can registered in the STATUS 1 to 3 buttons b and PROG MENU 1 to 4 buttons c by using the SETUP, STATUS, PROG MENU and SAVE/EXIT buttons a. Once the information has been registered, it can be indicated on the VTR status display area 3 by pressing the STATUS 1 to 3 buttons b or PROG MENU 1 to 4 buttons c concerned.

PROG

SET UP

STATUS

SAVE/

EXIT

Items which can be registered

The following items can be registered in the buttons.

STATUS: Up to 9 items including the recording format and playback format can be

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registered in these buttons. (Refer to the VTR status item table for descriptions of the items and contents.)

PROG MENU: Up to 9 items from setup menus in the 000 range to 700 range can be

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registered in these buttons. However, the submenus of setup menu item No.680 (BLANK LINE) cannot be registered.

Registration method

The items are registered as they are selected by the menu-driven system. Connect the TV monitor to the VIDEO OUT3 connector in the unit’s connector area and display the registration menu.

STATUS

123

PROG MENU

1234

MODE/SEL EXIT

MENU SET DIAG

Press the SETUP button. The message indicating that the registration steps can now be commenced appears on the TV monitor.

-ASSIGNMENT MODE-

select any key!

MENU :<PROG MENU> STATUS :<STATUS> EXIT :<SETUP>

Select the button which corresponds to the objective.

PROG MENU buttons:The registration menu for registering the setup menu items in

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the PROG MENU 1 to 4 buttons is displayed.

STATUS buttons: The registration menu for registering the VTR status

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information in the STATUS 1 to 3 buttons is displayed.

SETUP buttons: This cancels the registration operation.

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Operations using the front panel bottom controls

Turn the search dial and select the item to be registered. The cursor (¢) on the menu screen now moves.

∫Example of the menu displayed for registering setup menu items

ASSIGN-MENU BASIC <USER> N0.000 - 1---

000 P-ROLL TIME 1-- 001 LOCAL ENA -2- 002 TAPE TIMER --3 003 REMAIN SEL --- 004 SYNCHRONIZE --- 005 SUPER --- 006 DISPLAY SEL --- 007 CHARA H-POS --- 008 CHARA V-POS ----

∫Example of the menu displayed for registering VTR statuses

ASSIGN-MENU <STATUS> N0.000 - 1---

000 REC FORMAT 1-- 001 REF OUT -2- 002 PB FLD RATE --3 003 REC FLD RATE --- 004 HD OUT --- 005 SD OUT --- 006 UFC --- END ----

When registering setup menu items: At the position of the item to be registered,

select the PROG MENU button (1, 2, 3 or 4) in which the information is to be registered, and press it.

When registering VTR statuses: At the position of the item to be registered,

select the STATUS button (1, 2 or 3) in which

the information is to be registered, and press it. The number of the button corresponding to the button that was pressed is now displayed. When the same button is pressed again, the button number display is released.

To register more items, repeat steps 3 and 4.

Press the SAVE/EXIT button. The registered information is now saved in the memory. (When more than one item has been registered, the information will be stored in sequence starting with the lowest item number.) To return the registered information to the state prior to registration, press the STOP button.

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Operations using the front panel bottom controls

∫ To return the registered information to the factory settings (initial settings), press

the RESET button while the registered menu item is displayed. The following message will appear.

∫Example of the menu displayed for resetting setup menu items which have been

registered

ASSIGN-MENU INIT SET

select any key!

ALL <PLAY> MENU1 <MENU1> MENU2 <MENU2> MWNU3 <MENU3> MENU4 <MENU4> CANCEL <STOP>

PLAY button: Whatever items have been registered in the PROG

MENU 1 to 4 buttons b are reset to the factory settings.

PROG MENU 1 to 4 buttons: The button which was pressed is returned to the non-

registration status.

CANCEL button: This is for cancelling the reset operation.

∫Example of the operation menu displayed for resetting VTR statuses which have

been registered

ASSIGN-MENU INIT SET

select any key!

ALL <PLAY> STATUS1 <STATUS1> STATUS2 <STATUS2> STATUS3 <STATUS3> CANCEL <STOP>

PLAY button: Whatever statuses have been registered in the STATUS 1 to 3

buttons c are reset to the factory settings.

STATUS 1 to 3 buttons: The button which was pressed is returned to the non-

registration status.

CANCEL button: This is for cancelling the reset operation.

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Operations using the front panel top controls

What has been registered in the STATUS 1 to 3 buttons b and PROG MENU 1 to 4 buttons c located at the bottom of the panel can be called to the VTR status display area 3 by

pressing the button concerned. The called item can be operated using the buttons shown below.

CH CONDITION ENTER ESCAPE SHIFT

567

1-1 VTR status displays

When the power is turned on, the information registered in the STATUS 1 button appears on the display, and after this point what is displayed can be switched by pressing the STATUS 1 to 3 buttons b.

[Example of status display]

RlE0C8F0RiM RIENFTO5U9T...........

≥

Each item consists of 6 characters. Three items can be displayed at the same time. The names of the items appear on the first line, and their statuses on the second line.

≥

When the number of registered items is 4 or more, press the SCROLL buttons 5 to scroll the display to the left or right.

≥

When the number of registered items is less than 3, “.....” appears in the sections where

items have not been registered.

2-1 Registered menu item displays

The registered setup menu items are displayed by pressing the PROG MENU 1 to 4 buttons c.

[Example of registered menu item display]

¢ PL_ORCOALLL

ETNIA

ST&5EsJ

Digit 1: Cursor (¢) for selecting items/mark (!) indicating that a setting is being

changed

Digits 2 to 13: Name of the menu item (12-character display) Digit 14: Cursor for selecting item Digits 15 to 20: Setting (6-character display)

≥

Two registered menu items can be displayed at the same time.

≥

When the number of registered items is 3 or more, press the SCROLL buttons 5 to scroll the display up or down.

≥

The data in the currently selected user file (USER1 to USER5) is reflected in the settings.

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Operations using the front panel top controls

2-2 How to change a registered menu setting

Selecting the menu item: Press the SCROLL buttons 5 to move the item

selection cursor (¢) up or down, and select the menu item.

Transferring to the change mode: Press the ENTER button 6 to transfer to the setting

change mode. Whether operation has transferred to the change mode is confirmed by the movement of the item selection marker to digit 14.

Changing the setting: Press the scroll buttons 5 to change the setting.

When a change has been made to the current setting, the mark (!) indicating that a setting is being changed appears at digit 1 to indicate the status.

!PL_ORCOALLL

ETNIA

≥

If the item allows for a wide range of variation in its setting, continue to press one of the SCROLL buttons 5 while holding down the SHIFT button 8, and the setting can be incremented or decremented at a higher speed.

Entering the setting: Press the ENTER button 6 to enter the setting change

and return to the menu selection status.

Cancelling the change: Press the ESCAPE button 7 to cancel the setting

change and return to the menu selection status.

<Note>

When the user file now selected is one of USER2~USER5, the setup menu No. 403 (MENU LOCK) selection is 1 (lock setting), you cannot go to the set-value change mode.

ME ¢

ST&7EsJ

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Operations using the front panel top controls

VTR status item table

Name of registration

menu item

000

001

002

003

004

005

006

REC FORMAT

REF OUT

PB FLD RATE

REC FLD RATE

HD OUT

SD OUT

UFC

tem as it appears on VTR status display

REC FMT

REFOUT

PB_FLD

RECFLD

HD_OUT

SD_OUT

UFC

This indicates the recording format. 1080i: The tape is recorded using the 1080i format. 720p: The tape is recorded using the 720p format.

This displays the output reference status. HD_59: The HD REF input signal has been selected as

the reference. The field frequency is 59.94 Hz.

HD_60: The HD REF input signal has been selected as

the reference. The field frequency is 60 Hz.

IN_59: The HD serial input signal has been selected

as the reference. The field frequency is 59.94 Hz.

IN_60: The HD serial input signal has been selected

as the reference. The field frequency is 60 Hz.

INT59: The signal from the internal generator (59.94

Hz) is selected as the reference.

INT60: The signal from the internal generator (60 Hz)

is selected as the reference.

INTSC59: The SD REF input signal has been selected as

the reference. The field frequency is 59.94 Hz.

INT59N: SD REF has been selected by the OUT REF

setting. Since the SD REF signal is not input, the signal from the internal generator (59.94 Hz) is used.

This indicates the field frequency at which the recording was made on the tape as ascertained from the tape’s playback signals.

59.94: The tape has been recorded at a field frequency of 59.94 Hz.

60: The tape has been recorded with at a field fre-

quency of 60 Hz.

This indicates the field frequency at which the recording is to be made on the tape.

59.94: The recording will be made on the tape at a field frequency of 59.94 Hz.

60: The recording will be made on the tape at a

field frequency of 60 Hz.

This indicates the format of the HD serial output. 1080i: The HD serial output uses the 1080i format. 720P: The HD serial output uses the 720p format. NONE: Output is in a state of mute according to the

setting of the setup menu No. 626 - No. 630.

This indicates the format of the SD output. 480i: The SD output is in the 480i format. 480P: The SD output is in the 480p format. NONE: Output is in a state of mute according to the

setting of the setup menu No. 626 - No. 630.

This indicates the status of HD-SD format converter board (AJ-UDC150AP, sold separately). LN_CON: The line converter is operating. UP_CON: The up-converter is operating. DW_CON: NONE: HD-SD format converter board (AJ-

The down-converter is operating. UDC150AP, sold separately) is not installed.

Description of display

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Operations using the front panel top controls

VTR status item table

Name of registration

menu item

007

008

SETUP NUMBER

TAPE SPEED

tem as it appears on VTR status display

SETUP

SPEED

This indicates the user file No. of the setup menu. USER1: USER1 is selected. USER2: USER2 is selected. USER3: USER3 is selected. USER4: USER4 is selected. USER5: USER5 is selected.

This indicates the tape speed in JOG/SLOW/SHTL mode. JOG mode: REV (reverse)/STILL (stop)/FWD (forward)

is indicated. SLOW mode: Current speed is indicated. SHTL mode: Current speed is indicated. Other than

above: Indication is blank.

Description of display

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Connections

Set the CONTROL switch on the front panel to LOCAL.

HD SDI input (audio/video) connector

Audio monitor output connectors

CUE MON

PUSH

PUSH PUSHPUSH

IN IN L

OUT

OUT R

CH 2 CH 3 CH 4

CH 1

PUSH PUSH PUSH

FUSE 250V T4H

AC IN

SIGN

CH 1 CH 2 CH 3 CH 4

Analog audio input connectors

Analog audio output connectors

AUDIO IN

AUDIO OUT

Digital audio input connectors

SD SDI output connector

SD SDI

OUT 1

AUDIO IN

AUDIO OUT

CH1·2

SD REF IN

ANALOG

OUT 2 OUT 3

SD SDI

(SUPER)

CH3·4 CH5·6 CH7·8

DIGITAL AUDIO

HD REF IN HD REF OUT

75≠

OFF

E M O

SD REF OUT

RS-232C

OPTION

75≠

HD SDI

OUT 1

OUT 2

(OPTION)

OUT 3

(SUPER)

PUSH

VIDEO OUT 1

(WFM)

(SUPER)

HD reference input connector (active-through output)

SD reference input connector (active-through output)

Video monitor output connector (COMPOSITE VIDEO OUT3)

Digital audio output connectors

PARALLEL

ENCODER REMOTE

REMOTE IN/OUT

REMOTE OUT

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Tapes

Type

Consumer DV/DVCAM

cassette

(S size cassette)

M size cassette

DVCPROHD

(100 Mbps)

L size

cassette

For consumer

use DV/DVCAM

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

Description

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

Tapes with a maximum playback time of maximum of 33 minutes. (AJ-5P23MP, AJ-5P33MP)

Tapes with a maximum recording/playback time of maximum of 46 minutes. (AJHP32LP, AJ-HP46LP)

Standard playback cassette tapes for consumer use DV/DVCAM. For playback, set the setup menu No.022 (PB FORMAT) to AUTO or setup menu No.023 (FORMAT SEL) to DV or DVCAM. Use of Panasonic’s consumer-use DV tapes is recommended.

PUSH

JOG SHTL

SLOW

REV FWD

EJECT

PULL OPEN

OFF

POWER

METER

FULL/FINE

MONITOR SELECT

LEVEL

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

HEADPHONES

PULL OPEN

CH CONDITION ENTER ESCAPE SHIFT

AUDIO CH SELECT

ASMBL

VIDEO

2 3 4 5 6 7 8

MULTICUE

REC

PREVIEW

AUTO EDIT

REVIEW

PULL FOR VARIABLE

CH 5CH

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

INSERT

PREROLL

SHIFT ADJ

TRIM

SET OUT

TC SET

M-cassette / ADAPTER

Caution: Do not insert S-cassette without adapter

MODE

TC INTTCTAPE

RESET

EXT EE

TC/CTL

STAND BY

PLAYER

START

SERVO

EDIT PLAY

OUT

REW STOP

CONTROL

REMOTE

LOCAL

RECORDER

REC INHIBIT

REC

M cassette

L cassette

<Notes>

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

•

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

•

normal tape speed. The maximum STILL mode time for general consumer DV/DVCAM tapes is set to 10 seconds..

•

Cueing up a general consumer DV/DVCAM tape at the same position should be kept to the minimum

•

in order to protect the tape from damage. The maximum time for STILL TIMER when a general consumer DV/DVCAM tape is used is set to 10

•

seconds, and the total time during which such a tape may be left standing in the STILL mode is set to 1 minutes.

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Switching on the power/inserting the cassette

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

Turn on the power.

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

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

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

OFF

POWER

METER

FULL/FINE

MONITOR SELECT

LEVEL

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

HEADPHONES

PULL OPEN

CH CONDITION ENTER ESCAPE SHIFT

AUDIO CH SELECT

CH 1

CH 4

ASMBL

VIDEO

2 3 4 5 6 7 8

MULTICUE

REC

PREVIEW

AUTO EDIT

REVIEW

PULL FOR VARIABLE

INSERT

SHIFT ADJ

TRIM

SET OUT

CH 5 CH 8

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

PREROLL

M-cassette / ADAPTER

Caution: Do not insert S-cassette without adapter

TC INTTCTAPE

RESET

TC/CTL

STAND BY

TC SET

START

EDIT PLAY

OUT

REW STOP

EXT EE

MODE

PLAYER

SERVO

CONTROL

REMOTE

LOCAL

RECORDER

REC INHIBIT

REC

JOG SHTL

REV FWD

EJECT

PUSH

SLOW

PULL OPEN

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STOP/STAND BY mode

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

In order to protect the tape, the unit goes into the standby OFF mode after the time set

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by setup menu No. 400 (STILL TIMER) has elapsed. When the STOP, REW, FF or PLAY button is pressed, the unit will go into the appropriate mode.

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

Still Timer Setting

Page 81 indicates the settings for menu item 400-Still Timer set. Still Timer settings 4 and below will best protect the tape.

OFF

POWER

METER

FULL/FINE

MONITOR SELECT

LEVEL

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

HEADPHONES

PULL OPEN

CH CONDITION ENTER ESCAPE SHIFT

AUDIO CH SELECT

ASMBL

VIDEO

2 3 4 5 6 7 8

MULTICUE

REC

PREVIEW

AUTO EDIT

REVIEW

PULL FOR VARIABLE

CH 5CH

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

INSERT

PREROLL

TRIM

SET OUT

Caution: Do not insert S-cassette without adapter

RESET

TC/CTL

TC SET

SHIFT ADJ

START

OUT

M-cassette / ADAPTER

MODE

TC INTTCTAPE

EXT EE

STAND BY

PLAYER

SERVO

EDIT PLAY

REW STOP

CONTROL

REMOTE

LOCAL

RECORDER

REC INHIBIT

REC

PUSH

JOG SHTL

SLOW

REV FWD

EJECT

PULL OPEN

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Recording

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

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

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

Check that the REC INHIBIT lamp is off. When this lamp is lit, select “0 (OFF)” as the setup menu item No.113 (REC INH) setting.

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

5-1 Selecting video/audio input signals

1 Connect the signals to be recorded. 2 Select the input signals on the setup menus No. 600 (VIDEO IN SEL) and

NO.700 (AUDIO IN SEL).

5-2 Adjusting the audio level

1 Adjust the levels of the audio input signals in the audio CH1, CH2, CH3, CH4,

CH5, CH6, CH7, CH8 and analogue cue channels selected by the setup menu item No.700 setting. Normally, keep the audio input/output level controls \ pushed in (unity value). The audio signals will be recorded at the proper level.

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

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

<Note>

When “CH1-CH4 (CH5-CH8)” is lit at the audio channel selector display Z, the audio input/output level controls \ and level metre [ will operate for CH1-CH4 (CH5-CH8).

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

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

<Note>

Check that the SERVO lamp is lit during recording. If it flashes or if it is off, the images

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played back will be disturbed.

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