Panasonic AJ-HD1700PE User Manual

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

Model AJ-

Operating Instructions

Digital HD

Video Cassette Recorder

VQT0E88

P E

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WARNING:

•

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

•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.

For your safety (General)

indicates safety information.

CAUTION:

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

CAUTION:

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, REFER MOUNTING OF THE OPTIONAL BOARD AND CHANGE OF SWITCH SETTINGS INSIDE THE UNIT TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

CAUTION:

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

CAUTION:

EVEN WHEN THE POWER SWITCH IS IN THE OFF POSITION, A SMALL CURRENT FLOWS THE FILTER CIRCUIT.

CAUTION:

THE AC OUTLET (MAINS SOCKET) SHALL BE INSTALLED NEAR THE EQUIPMENT AND SHALL BE EASILY ACCESSIBLE.

THIS APPARATUS MUST BE GROUNDED

To ensure safe operation the three-pin plug must be inserted only into a standard three-pin power outlet (socket) which is effectively grounded through the normal household wiring.

Extension cords used with the equipment must be three-core and be correctly wired to provide connection to the ground. Incorrectly wired extension cords can be extremely hazardous. The fact that the equipment operates satisfactorily does not imply that it is grounded, and the installation is not necessarily safe. For your safety, if in any doubt about the effective grounding of the equipment or power outlet (socket), please consult a qualified electrician.

Operating precaution

Operation near any appliance which generates strong magnetic fields may give rise to noise in the video and audio signals. 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.

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CAUTION:

This apparatus can be operated at a voltage in the range of 100 – 240 V AC. Voltage other than 120 V is not intended for U.S.A. and Canada.

CAUTION:

Operation at a voltage other than 120 V AC may require the use of a different AC plug. Please contact either a local or foreign Panasonic authorized service center for assistance in selecting an alternate AC plug.

For your safety

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,

DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).

NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.

REFER TO SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

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.

For U.S.A. and Canada

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.

For Europe

CAUTION:

DO NOT REMOVE PANEL COVER BY UNSCREWING

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

indicates safety information.

Notice (U.S.A. only):

This product has a fluorescent lamp that contains a small amount of mercury. It also contains lead in some components. Disposal of these materials may be regulated in your community due to environmental considerations. For disposal or recycling information please contact your local authorities, or the Electronics Industries Alliance: <http://www.eiae.org.>

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FOR U.K. ONLY

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

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

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

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

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

in accordance with the following code:

Green-and-Yellow: Earth Blue: Neutral Brown: Live

Caution for AC Mains Lead

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

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

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.

FOR YOUR SAFETY PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING TEXT CAREFULLY.

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

FOR CONTINENTAL EUROPE, ETC.

Not to be used in the U.K.

FOR U.K. ONLY

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

How to replace the fuse

1. Open the fuse compartment with a screwdriver.

2. Replace the fuse.

Fuse

For your safety

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Contents

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

General outline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Standard accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Parts and Their Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

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

Time code display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Rear panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

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

Example of connections performed for

one VTR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

Example of connections performed for

two VTRs (deck-to-deck) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

Example of system connections in

23/24 Hz or 25 Hz (HD) mode . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

Example of system connections in

25 Hz (SD) mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

Example of connections with an

editing controller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

Concerning tapes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

Turning on the power and inserting

the cassette . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

STOP and STANDBY modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

Jog/shuttle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

Manual editing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

Preroll . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

Automatic editing (deck-to-deck) . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

Switch settings and adjustments . . . . . . . . . . .29

Selecting the editing mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30

Registering the edit points . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30

Checking the edit points . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

Modifying edit points . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

Previewing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32

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

Reviewing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33

Audio split editing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34

Variable memory function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36

Function menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38

General description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38

Allocating the function keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39

How to switch the settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40

HOME . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41

VIDEO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47

AUDIO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49

TC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51

CUE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52

DIAG . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55

MENU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57

ASSEMBLE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58

INSERT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59

SETUP MENU/SYSTEM MENU . . . . . . . . . . .60

FILE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62

PF1/PF2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64

CARD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69

50P IN/OUT ASSIGN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72

System menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78

Setup menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81

BASIC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81

OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84

INTERFACE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87

EDIT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .88

TAPE PROTECT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .90

TIME CODE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .91

VIDEO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .93

AUDIO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .98

MENU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .104

Connections with Dolby-E components . . . . .104

How to switch the system frequency . . . . . . .105

Selecting the recording/playback format and sync signals which support the

operation mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .105

Menu management accompanying

switching the system frequency . . . . . . . . . . .106

Time code and user’s bit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .111

Time code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .111

User’s bit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .111

Setting the internal time code . . . . . . . . . . . .111

Setting the external time code . . . . . . . . . . . .112

Cue time registration, preroll and cue-up (These functions work only on the HOME,

PF1 and PF2 screens.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .112

Time code and user’s bit playback . . . . . . . .112

Superimpose screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .113

Selecting the audio recording channels and

monitor output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .114

Display saving function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .115

Rack mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .116

Video head cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .117

Condensation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .117

Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .117

Error messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .118

DIAG menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .118

Warning messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .120

Error messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .120

RS-232C interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .122

Connector signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .128

Printed circuit boards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .129

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .130

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General outline

The model AJ-HD1700 is a DVCPRO HD-LP format HD digital video cassette recorder which uses 1/4˝ wide compact cassette tapes. It can record, play back and edit 1080/59.94i (60i), 720/59.94p (60p) and 1080/50i HD signals and also play back existing DVCPRO (25 Mbps or 50 Mbps) tapes. It is also capable of converting from sources with a 720/24p over 60p (720/25p over 60p) format recorded using a variable frame rate camera into a 1080/24psf (1080/25psf) format and outputting the resulting signals, thus fulfilling the needs of applications in the cinema film production field. Further, the HD-SD conversion facility of its format converter, which is provided as a standard accessory, extends the uses of this VTR to encompass interfacing with existing SD systems and into configuring of HD systems.

By mobilizing highly efficient digital compression technology to assure a high picture quality, this VTR significantly minimizes deterioration in the picture quality and sound quality during the dubbing process. It features a compact size of 4U and a lightweight design that enables it to be carried around with ease, and to be readily installed in a 19-inch rack. The equipment is set up using an interactive system whereby the operator manipulates the function buttons on the front panel and observes the menu screens on the front panel’s LED monitor. In terms of the editing features, this VTR is capable of both assemble editing and insert editing.

Standard accessories

Power cord (AJ-HD1700P) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

Power cord (AJ-HD1700E) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

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Features

Time codes

This VTR 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 input and recorded as the LTC on the VTR.

Multi-functional interfaces

• Serial digital input/output connector

The VTR comes with an HD component serial interface input/output connector. This one BNC connector enables HD component video signals and 8-channels digital audio signals to be interfaced. (SMPTE 292M, 299M, BTA S-

004) It is also equipped with an HD/SD format converter as a standard accessory so that SD component serial signals can also be output. (SMPTE 259M-C, 272M-A, 294M)

• Analog video output connector

Composite signals are output during DVCPRO50- or DVCPRO-compatible playback, DV playback, DVCAM playback and down-conversion.

• AES/EBU audio input/output connectors

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

• SDTI input/output connector

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

• SD signal up-conversion and recording

Using the input up-converter board (optional accessory), SD component serial signals (SMPTE 259M-C) can be up-converted and recorded as HD signals.

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

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

8-channel high-sound-quality digital audio

The 8-channel PCM audio feature allows for not only independent editing but mixing as well on all 8 channels. One channel is provided for the analog cue track.

Menu-driven setup

The setup settings, which are conducted prior to operating the VTR, are performed while the operator views the setup menus either on the VTR’s LCD monitor or on a TV monitor.

Multi-functional front panel with LCD monitor

The front panel’s multiple functions, including the LCD monitor for monitoring images, the function buttons and large-size display panel, are contained within the 4U dimensions and designed to improve operating ease.

Compact size and light weight

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

Up to 126 minutes of recording

Using the DVCPRO HD-LP recording system, up to 126 minutes of material can be recorded on the newly developed 1/4˝ XL-size cassette tape.

High picture quality

The VTR’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 (*1), 59.94 Hz/60 Hz/50 Hz signal switching

By making menu selections, the signals of the respective formats can be recorded and played back.

*1:When the system frequency of 50 Hz has been selected,

recording and playback using the 720p format are not possible.

Frame rate conversion function

By making menu selections, the VTR can output signals after converting them to the 1080/24psf (25psf) format when it plays back a tape recorded by a variable frame rate camera at a frame rate of 24fps (25fps).

SDI interface

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

Playback compatibility with DVCPRO systems

Besides DVCPRO HD-LP recording and playback, the VTR can also play back tapes which have been recorded using the existing DVCPRO HD, DVCPRO50 and DVCPRO systems. Consumer-use DV tapes (SP) and DVCAM tapes can also be played back on this VTR.

Digital slow motion/dial jog

Panasonic’s unique digital slow motion technology enables clear playback (of tapes recorded using the DVCPRO HDLP system) at speeds ranging from j1kto i2k.

<Note>

Some noise may occur during slow playback (using an external controller) at speeds of almost exactly j1k or

i2k

Search speed

Search speed enables tapes (recorded using the HD-LP system) to be played back with color images at speeds of up to 100 times in the forward or reverse direction.

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Front panel

POWER switch

Audio level meter

The audio information is displayed here.

• The levels of the CH1, CH2, CH3, CH4, CH5, CH6, CH7 and CH8 PCM audio signals and level of the CUE track signal are displayed here.

• The levels of the input signals are displayed during recording and when E-E is selected. During playback, the levels of the playback signals are displayed. In the INPUT CHECK status, the levels of the input signals are displayed for CH1 to CH8.

• Input signal display for each of the channels The indicators for the selected input signals light. (SDI lights when the SD SDI input signal is selected.) If an input signal has been selected but it has not actually been input,the AES, HDSDI, SDI or SDTI indicator will blink if a signal corresponding to one of these indicators was selected whereas the ANA indicator will remain lighted if it was an ANA signal that was selected. When the internal signal (INT SG) has been selected, all the AES, ANA, HDSDI, SDI and SDTI indicators light. All the indicator are off in the 23/24 Hz mode or 25 Hz (HD or SD) mode.

Cassette insertion slot

If the slot’s orange plate is visible, it means that a cassette tape is already inserted.

EJECT button

When this button is pressed, the cassette is unloaded, and a few seconds later it is ejected automatically. When CTL appears on the counter display, the display is reset.

Headphones jack

The sound heard during recording, playback or editing can be monitored through headphones when stereo headphones are connected to this jack.

Volume control dial

This control dial is used to adjust the volume level of the headphones and monitor output. Whether the volume level of the monitor output is to be coupled together with that of the headphones to this dial or separated can be selected using the setup menu item No.712 (MONI OUT). (Note that the volume level of the headphones is coupled at all times.) When the volume levels have been separated, the UNITY value (prescribed value) applies to the monitor output.

Channel condition lamps These lamps light to indicate the error rate status. (Green “amber “red) Green: This lights when the error rates for the

video and audio playback signals are both at acceptable levels.

Amber: This lights when the error rate for either the

video or audio playback signals has deteriorated. The playback picture and sound remain unaffected even while this lamp is lighted.

Red: This lights when correction or interpolation

has been engaged for either the video or audio playback signals.

Parts and Their Functions

POWER

OFF

HEADPHONES

PUSH LOCK

FULL

CH CONDITION

MONITOR

FULL/FINE

REMOTE

9P 50P

RS-232C

12 3 4 5 67 8

CUE

XL/L/M

cassette

Do not insert S-cassette

without adapter

EJECT

AUDIO CH SELECT

SHIFT

ABC DEF GHI

JKL MNO PQRS

PREVIEW/

REVIEW

PREROLL

A IN A OUT

HOME RF1 ASSEM

ADJUST

SHTL

REV FWD

VARJOG

STAND BY

RECORDER INPUT CHECK

PLAYER

SERVO

EDIT PLAY REC

REW STOP FF

REC INHIBIT

PUSH-INTER

INSERT

RF2

VIDEO

UNITY TC CUE

AUDIO

UNITY DIAG MENU

TRIM

SET

OUT

AUTO EDIT

789

456BS

TUV WXYZ

123

ENT

0CTF

F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 F6

CH1CH5CH2CH6CH3CH7CH4CH

FULL

REC P8 REC P8 REC P8 REC P8

1 65 2 3 47

- -

•4

AES ANA

HD SDI SDTI

•3

•2

•1 0

L R

•16

AES ANA

HD SDI SDTI

•12

•8

•4 0

L R

Reference level (j20 dB) (AJ-HD1700P)

Left (L) and right (R) monitor channel displays

Input signal display

Level meter

Reference level (j18 dB) (AJ-HD1700E)

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POWER

OFF

HEADPHONES

PUSH LOCK

FULL

CH CONDITION

MONITOR

FULL/FINE

REMOTE

9P 50P

RS-232C

12 3 4 5 67 8

CUE

XL/L/M

cassette

Do not insert S-cassette

without adapter

EJECT

AUDIO CH SELECT

SHIFT

ABC DEF GHI

JKL MNO PQRS

PREVIEW/

REVIEW

PREROLL

A IN A OUT

HOME RF1 ASSEM

ADJUST

SHTL

REV FWD

VARJOG

STAND BY

RECORDER INPUT CHECK

PLAYER

SERVO

EDIT PLAY REC

REW STOP FF

REC INHIBIT

PUSH-INTER

INSERT

RF2

VIDEO

UNITY TC CUE

AUDIO

UNITY DIAG MENU

TRIM

SET

OUT

AUTO EDIT

789

456BS

TUV WXYZ

123

ENT

0CTF

F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 F6

CH1CH5CH2CH6CH3CH7CH4CH

FULL

REC P8 REC P8 REC P8 REC P8

< 9 ;8 : =

Front panel

MONITOR SELECT buttons

These buttons are used to select the audio signals which are to be output to the monitor L and R connectors and headphones jack.

• When OFF has been selected as the M

MIX setting on the <AUDIO SHIFT2> menu (factory setting):

Each time the L (or R) button is pressed, the signal to be output to the monitor L (or R) connector is changed in the following sequence and displayed on the audio level meter: CH1

CH2 >CH3>CH4 >CH5 >CH6 >CH7

CH8 >CUE >CH1, etc.

•

When L, R or L/R has been selected as the M MIX setting on the <AUDIO SHIFT2> menu:

At this setting, the signals of a multiple number of channels can be mixed and output. When the number key corresponding to the channel whose signals are to be monitored is pressed while the L (or R) button is held down, that channel is selected and its signals are displayed on the audio level meter. (By performing the same operation, the selected channel can be de-selected.) However, a maximum of only two channels from CH1 to CH4 and a maximum of only two channels from CH5 to CH8 can be selected. Example of channels which can be selected: CH1 iCH3 iCH5 iCH8 “OK CH1 + CH2 + CH4 “NG

METER (FULL/FINE) selector button

This button is used to select the scale display for the audio level meter. FULL mode: Depending on the setting selected for the

setup menu item No.763 (METER SCALE)*, either the

j¶

to 0 dB (reference level: j20 dB/j18 dB**) or

j¶

to i20 dB (reference level: 0 dB) range is displayed.

FINE mode: Depending on the setting selected for the

setup menu item No.763 (METER SCALE)*, either the

24 to j15 dB (reference level: j20 dB/j18 dB**) or

4 to i5 dB (reference level: 0 dB) range is displayed

on a scale with 0.5 dB increments.

* This menu is not displayed for AJ-HD1700E. ** j20 dB is applied for AJ-HD1700P and j18 dB is for AJ-HD1700E.

Parts and Their Functions

REMOTE buttons and RS-232C display

These buttons are used when this VTR is to be controlled from an external component using the REMOTE, RS-232C or parallel connector. 9P: When this button is pressed for 2 or more

seconds, its LED lights, and the 9-pin REMOTE connector is selected.

50P: When this button is pressed for 2 or more

seconds, its LED lights, and it is possible to control the VTR from a unit which has been connected using the 50-pin parallel mode connector.

RS-232C display: This LED lights when communi-

cation has been enabled between the VTR and the unit which has been connected to the RS-232C connector.

;

AUTO OFF lamp

This lamp lights when a problem has occurred with the VTR’s operation, and details of the problem appear on the time code display.

LCD monitor

This monitor is used to check the tape’s playback pictures and EE pictures. When an HD tape is played back, the signals are downconverted and displayed in the letter-box screen format. When an SD tape is played back, the signals are displayed using a 4:3 aspect ratio. On-screen menus can also be displayed on the monitor. If the VTR is left in a state where no controls on the front panel are operated or where the tape is not running, the monitor display is automatically turned off in order to protect the monitor. When the next VTR operation is started, the monitor display comes back on.

<Note>

Although the LCD monitor has been manufactured using technology with extremely high levels of precision, some pixels may be missing from parts of the screen or some pixels may remain lighted. These missing or lighted pixels will not be recorded. It should also be borne in mind that this is not indicative of a malfunction.

Function buttons

These buttons are used to perform the operations of the function menus (see page 38 for details) and setup menus.

This is used to switch the pages of the current

function menu ( to ).

to :

These are used to change the settings of the setting items enclosed in the frame at the bottom of the time code display. To change a setting, keep pressing the corresponding

function button ( to ) until the desired numerical value appears; alternatively, press the corresponding function button to highlight the setting of the setting item, and then turn the ADJUST dial until the desired numerical value is obtained.

F6F1

SHIFT

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Front panel

Time code display

The data, VTR status information, tape format information or warning information which corresponds to the direct menu buttons @appear on this display. (See page 16 for details of the displays.)

UNITY lamps VIDEO UNITY lamp

This lights if the UNITY level applies for all the HD or SD output levels.

AUDIO UNITY lamp

This lights if the UNITY level applies for the PCM or CUE AUDIO input or output level. (The lighting of the lamp complies with the setting selected for setup menu item No.142 (AUDIO UNITY).)

Direct menu buttons

These buttons are used to switch directly to the

function menus on the time code display.

HOME: The most basic settings of recording,

playback and time code operations are selected on this menu.

VIDEO: The basic input and output settings for the

video signals are selected on this menu. The level of the HD output signals can also be adjusted on this screen.

AUDIO: The basic input and output settings for the

audio signals are selected on this menu.

PF1: This enables user-defined menu items to be

registered in the function keys.

PF2: This enables user-defined menu items to be

registered in the function keys.

TC: The settings related to the time code are

selected on this menu. Superimposing the time code on the display can also be set on this screen.

Parts and Their Functions

POWER

OFF

HEADPHONES

PUSH LOCK

FULL

CH CONDITION

MONITOR

FULL/FINE

REMOTE

9P 50P

RS-232C

12 3 4 5 67 8

CUE

XL/L/M

cassette

Do not insert S-cassette

without adapter

EJECT

AUDIO CH SELECT

SHIFT

ABC DEF GHI

JKL MNO PQRS

PREVIEW/

REVIEW

PREROLL

A IN A OUT

HOME RF1 ASSEM

ADJUST

SHTL

REV FWD

VARJOG

STAND BY

RECORDER INPUT CHECK

PLAYER

SERVO

EDIT PLAY REC

REW STOP FF

REC INHIBIT

PUSH-INTER

INSERT

RF2

VIDEO

UNITY TC CUE

AUDIO

UNITY DIAG MENU

TRIM

SET

OUT

AUTO EDIT

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F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 F6

CH1CH5CH2CH6CH3CH7CH4CH

FULL

REC P8 REC P8 REC P8 REC P8

> A C

? B

CUE: This enables up to 60 cue points to be set. In

the PAGE mode, 10 pages with 6 cue points on each page are provided so that the cue points can be managed on a page-by-page basis.

DIAG: This enables the warnings and hour meter

displays to be checked. On the SHIFT screen, the error log files can be checked and deleted.

MENU: On this menu, it is possible to transfer

operation to the screen on which operations (adjustments and saving data in or loading it from the internal memory and IC card) relating to the SYSTEM and SETUP menus are to be performed.

See page 38 and following for further details on each of the function menus.

ASSEM button

This button is used to perform assemble editing. When it is pressed, the <ASSEMBLE> menu appears on the time code display. Setting ASSEM to ON using enables assemble editing, and the lamp of the ASSEM button lights. Even after operation is transferred by another direct menu, the assemble mode will remain established while the ASSEM button lamp is lighted. To release the assemble mode, select OFF as the

ASSEM setting on the <ASSEMBLE> menu. The ASSEM button lamp now goes off and the assemble mode is released.

INSERT button

This button is used to perform insert editing. When it is pressed, the <INSERT> menu appears on the time code display, and the function menu for selecting the signals to be edited is displayed. To select the signals to be edited, press the function key, and highlight the display. The highlighted display indicates that those signals are selected. To release the selection, press the same function key again. Use to to select the V, A1, A2, A3, A4 and CUE signals; use + to to select the A5, A6, A7, A8 and TC signals.

ADJUST dial

This is used for the menu and other operations.

F6F2SHIFT

F6F1

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Front panel

SHTL button

For shuttle playback, press this button and proceed with the operation using the search dial G. When the dial is turned to the desired position, the tape is played at the speed corresponding to the angle to which the dial has been turned. A still picture appears when the dial is set to the center position.

JOG button

For jog playback, press this button and proceed with the operation using the search dial G. The tape is played at a speed within the speed range set using setup menu items No.310 (JOG FWD MAX) and No.311 (JOG REV MAX) in accordance with the speed at which the dial is turned.

VAR button

For VAR playback, press this button and proceed with the operation using the search dial G. When the dial is turned all the way in the counterclockwise direction, the tape speed is set to

4.9k, when it is set to the center position, it is set to still picture, and when it is turned all the way in the clockwise direction, it is set to i4.9k. The SLOW speed can be selected using setup menu items No.308 (VAR FWD MAX) and No.309 (VAR REV MAX).

Search dial

This dial is used to locate the edit points. Whether the dial is to be enabled by pressing the SHTL, JOG or VAR button or whether searches are to be enabled simply by turning the dial can be selected using setup menu item No.100 (SEARCH ENA).

Parts and Their Functions

REV, STILL and FWD lamps

These lamps light to reflect the way in which the search dial is operated. REV: This lights when the dial is turned

counterclockwise, and the tape runs in the REV direction while the SHTL, JOG or VAR button lamp is lighted.

STILL: While the JOG button lamp is lighted, this

lights when the dial rotation is stopped, and the tape also stops running. In the SHTL or VAR mode, it lights when the dial is at the still-picture position.

FWD: This lights when the dial is turned clockwise,

and the tape runs in the FWD direction while the SHTL, JOG or VAR button lamp is lighted.

Audio input and output level control dials

These are used to adjust the recording or playback levels of the CH1, CH2, CH3, CH4, CH5, CH6, CH7 and CH8 PCM audio signals.

• Switching between the LOCK or UNLOCK status for the volume level operations

When a dial is pressed, the LED above the dial either lights (LOCK) or goes off (UNLOCK). In the LOCK (lighted) status, only the display segments corresponding to the current audio level light, and the audio level remains unchanged even when the dial is turned. In the UNLOCK (off) status, the display segments corresponding to the current audio level and all the display segments below light, and the audio level can be changed.

• Switching between UNITY or VAR

UNITY or VAR can be selected when the dial knob is pressed while holding down the key

among the number keys in the UNLOCK status. The position of the segment lighted at the center indicates the UNITY level.

• Switching between REC or PB

The AUTO, REC or PB volume level function can be selected using of “AUDIO SHIFT2” on the

AUDIO function menu. With AUTO, the recording controls are automatically selected during recording or in the EE or INPUT CHECK status, and the playback controls are automatically selected during playback.

• Switching between CH1jCH4 and CH5jCH8

The AUDIO CH SELECT Jis used to switch between these two sets of channels.

POWER

OFF

HEADPHONES

PUSH LOCK

FULL

CH CONDITION

MONITOR

FULL/FINE

REMOTE

9P 50P

RS-232C

12 3 4 5 67 8

CUE

XL/L/M

cassette

Do not insert S-cassette

without adapter

EJECT

AUDIO CH SELECT

SHIFT

ABC DEF GHI

JKL MNO PQRS

PREVIEW/

REVIEW

PRE-

ROLL

A IN A OUT

HOME RF1 ASSEM

ADJUST

SHTL

REV FWD

VARJOG

STAND BY

RECORDER INPUT CHECK

PLAYER

SERVO

EDIT PLAY REC

REW STOP FF

REC INHIBIT

PUSH-INTER

INSERT

RF2

VIDEO

UNITY TC CUE

AUDIO

UNITY DIAG MENU

TRIM

SET

OUT

AUTO EDIT

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F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 F6

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H D E F

GI J

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PREROLL button

This button is used to locate where a transmission or manual editing starts on the tape. When it is pressed, the tape travels to the preroll point and it stops there.

When the cue time has been registered on the HOME, PF1 or PF2 screen:

The tape is prerolled from the registered cue time using the preroll time which was set using .

(PREROL) on the <HOME SHIFT> menu.

When the search mode is established on the CUE screen:

The tape is prerolled from the selected cue point using the preroll time which was set using

(CU-ROL) on the <CUE SHIFT> menu. The preroll operation is not performed when the selected cue point has not been registered or when the cue point registration mode is established.

In all other situations:

The tape is prerolled from the registered IN point (or the current tape position when the IN point has not been registered) using the preroll time which was set using [ (PREROL) on the <HOME SHIFT> menu. If the PREROLL button is pressed when the IN point has not been registered, the current tape position is automatically registered as the IN point (but only when ENA has been selected as the setup menu item No.305 (AUTO ENTRY) setting).

When the PREROLL button is pressed together with the IN (A IN) or OUT (A OUT) button, the tape can be cued up to the registered point concerned. To cue up the tape for the cue time registered on the HOME, PF1 or PF2 screen, press the PREROLL button while holding down the key among the number keys.

IN (A IN), SET and OUT (A OUT) buttons

When the 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 registered.The A IN and A OUT buttons are used to register audio IN and OUT points that differ from the corresponding video points during audio split editing. When an IN (A IN) or OUT (A OUT) point has been registered, the lamp of the IN (A IN) or OUT (A OUT) button which has registered that point lights. When these buttons are pressed after points have been registered, the IN (A IN) or OUT (A OUT) point value appears on the counter display. When the button is pressed while holding down the IN (A IN) or OUT (A OUT) button, the registration of the IN (A IN) or OUT (A OUT) point is cleared.

Front panel

Audio channel selector button

Use this button to select whether the audio controls for channels CH1 to CH4 or for channels CH5 to CH8 are to be controlled. Each time it is pressed, the channel display LED above the audio control is selected.

Number keys

Use these keys to input the numerical values of the CUE points, edit points, etc. By pressing a number keys from to while the

key is held down, alphabet letters from A to F which are used for the user’s bit or letters from A to Z which are used to compose filenames can be input. Since a multiple number of letters are allocated to each number key, keep tapping the number key until the desired letter is selected. To change the input position, use the ADJUST dial, and then proceed with the input.

PREVIEW/REVIEW button PREVIEW: When the button is pressed after an edit

point has been registered, the tape travels and the editing can be previewed without actually performing the editing. If the button is pressed when the IN point has not been registered, the point where it was pressed is registered as the IN point, and preview is executed using this IN point.

REVIEW: When the button is pressed after a

section has been edited, the just edited section is played back, and it can be reviewed on the recorder’s monitor.

AUTO EDIT button

When this button is pressed after the edit points have been registered, automatic editing is initiated. If the button is pressed when the IN point has not been registered, automatic editing is initiated with the point where the button was pressed serving as the IN point.

Parts and Their Functions

POWER

OFF

HEADPHONES

PUSH LOCK

FULL

CH CONDITION

MONITOR

FULL/FINE

REMOTE

9P 50P

RS-232C

12 3 4 5 67 8

CUE

XL/L/M

cassette

Do not insert S-cassette

without adapter

EJECT

AUDIO CH SELECT

SHIFT

ABC DEF GHI

JKL MNO PQRS

PREVIEW/

REVIEW

PRE-

ROLL

A IN A OUT

HOME RF1 ASSEM

ADJUST

SHTL

REV FWD

VARJOG

STAND BY

RECORDER INPUT CHECK

PLAYER

SERVO

EDIT PLAY REC

REW STOP FF

REC INHIBIT

PUSH-INTER

INSERT

RF2

VIDEO

UNITY TC CUE

AUDIO

UNITY DIAG MENU

TRIM

SET

OUT

AUTO EDIT

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F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 F6

CH1CH5CH2CH6CH3CH7CH4CH

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REC P8 REC P8 REC P8 REC P8

J MK O

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Front panel

TRIM buttons

These buttons are used to make fine adjustments to the IN or OUT point. By pressing the ior jbutton while the IN button or OUT button is held down, the registered edit point can be adjusted in 1-frame increments. When the ibutton is pressed, the point is moved ahead by one frame; conversely, when the jbutton is pressed, it is moved back by one frame. The playback phase can be adjusted by pressing the

or jbutton while holding down the PLAY button.

REW button

When this button is pressed, the tape is rewound. The rewinding speed can be selected using setup menu item No.102 (FF.REW MAX).

STOP button

When this button is pressed, the tape stops traveling, and if TAPE is selected as the OUTPUT setting on the

<HOME> menu, still pictures can be monitored. Even in the stop mode, the drum continues to rotate, and the tape remains tightly wound around the drum. Therefore, when the VTR is left in the stop mode beyond a specific period of time, it is automatically set to the standby OFF mode in order to protect the tape. The VTR is set to the stop mode immediately after the cassette has been installed.

FF button

When this button is pressed, the tape is fast forwarded. The fast forwarding speed can be selected using setup menu item No.102 (FF.REW MAX).

EDIT button

This button is pressed together with the PLAY button during playback to initiate manual editing. When the button is pressed in the stop mode, the input signals in the mode selected by the <ASSEMBLE> menu or <INSERT> menu can be monitored in the E-E mode.

Parts and Their Functions

When the STOP button is pressed, the original picture and sound are restored. During playback, search, fast forwarding or rewinding, the input signals in the mode selected by the <ASSEMBLE> menu or <INSERT> menu can be monitored in the E-E mode while the button is held down.

<Note>

No guarantees are made for the sound played back in the search mode.

PLAY button

Press this button to start playback. When this button is pressed together with the REC button, recording starts; when this button is pressed together with the EDIT button during playback, manual editing starts. However, manual editing will not be initiated if the servo is not locked. When only the PLAY button is pressed during manual editing, editing is exited, and the playback mode is established.

REC button

When this button is pressed together with the PLAY button, recording starts.

SERVO lamp

This lamp lights when the drum servo or capstan servo locks.

REC INHIBIT lamp

This lights or goes off in accordance with the status of the accidental erasure prevention tab on the cassette tape and the setting which has been selected for REC INH on the <HOME> menu. Recording onto the tape is inhibited while the lamp is lighted.

POWER

OFF

HEADPHONES

PUSH LOCK

FULL

CH CONDITION

MONITOR

FULL/FINE

REMOTE

9P 50P

RS-232C

12 3 4 5 67 8

CUE

XL/L/M

cassette

Do not insert S-cassette

without adapter

EJECT

AUDIO CH SELECT

SHIFT

ABC DEF GHI

JKL MNO PQRS

PREVIEW/

REVIEW

PRE-

ROLL

A IN A OUT

HOME RF1 ASSEM

ADJUST

SHTL

REV FWD

VARJOG

STAND BY

RECORDER INPUT CHECK

PLAYER

SERVO

EDIT PLAY REC

REW STOP FF

REC INHIBIT

PUSH-INTER

INSERT

RF2

VIDEO

UNITY TC CUE

AUDIO

UNITY DIAG MENU

TRIM

SET

OUT

AUTO EDIT

789

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0CTF

F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 F6

CH1CH5CH2CH6CH3CH7CH4CH

FULL

REC P8 REC P8 REC P8 REC P8

T XW

R S V

Cassette tape’s

accidental erasure

prevention tab status

REC INH

menu setting

REC INHIBIT

lamp status

Description of

operation

Recording disabled

Lighted*

(or blinks slowly).

All recording operations are inhibited.

Recording enabled

OFF Off

All recording operations are permitted.

ALL Lighted

All recording operations are inhibited.

PRE Blinks rapidly

Recording operations involving the overwriting of existing material are inhibited.

NORM Blinks rapidly

Normal recording operations are inhibited. Editing is possible.

V/CTL Blinks rapidly

Recording of video signals and CTL signals are inhibited.

* Whether the REC INHIBIT lamp is to light or blink is selected by

the No.114 REC INH LAMP setup menu item setting.

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Front panel

STANDBY button

The same tape tension is applied as in the regular stop mode. While the head drum is rotating, the button’s lamp lights to indicate that the standby ON mode is now established. If the button is pressed in the stop mode, the standby OFF mode is established followed by the half loading mode. At this time, its lamp goes off. When the VTR is left in the stop mode beyond a specific period of time, it is automatically set to the standby OFF mode in order to protect the tape. In the standby OFF mode, if this button or the STOP button is pressed, the VTR is set to the standby ON mode. If a button other than the STOP button is pressed, the VTR is set to the mode that corresponds to the button pressed. The time taken by the VTR to transfer to the standby OFF mode can be selected using a setup menu item.

Parts and Their Functions

PLAYER and RECORDER buttons

These buttons are operated if the VTR is to be used as a recorder to conduct editing operations with a VTR equipped with an RS-422A serial interface remote control connector (9 pins). Neither button works when the VTR is used on its own. PLAYER: When this button is pressed, its lamp

lights to indicate that the player connected to the VTR can be operated by remote control. The VTR’s editing and tape transport system buttons can now be used to control the player.

RECORDER: When this button is pressed, its lamp

lights to indicate that the editing and tape transport system buttons can now be used to operate the recorder (this VTR).

• When the PLAYER button or RECORDER button is pressed while ENA has been selected as the setup menu item No.200 (PARA RUN) setting, the lamps of both buttons light to indicate that the VTR now serves as the master unit for parallel run operations. However, when this setting is used, it is no longer possible to perform external control from the REMOTE connector (9 pins).

[

INPUT CHECK button

Only while this button is held down are the input signals from the monitor output connector output to enable the input video and audio signals to be monitored. The time code generator can be checked on the time code display. Select LATCH as the setup menu item No.517 (TCG OUT) setting in order to continue displaying the time code generator value even after the INPUT CHECK button has been released.

<Note>

The INPUT CHECK function does not work for the CUE signal and SDTI signals. Input signals can be monitored in the E-E mode.

POWER

OFF

HEADPHONES

PUSH LOCK

FULL

CH CONDITION

MONITOR

FULL/FINE

REMOTE

9P 50P

RS-232C

12 3 4 5 67 8

CUE

XL/L/M

cassette

Do not insert S-cassette

without adapter

EJECT

AUDIO CH SELECT

SHIFT

ABC DEF GHI

JKL MNO PQRS

PREVIEW/

REVIEW

PRE-

ROLL

A IN A OUT

HOME RF1 ASSEM

ADJUST

SHTL

REV FWD

VARJOG

STAND BY

RECORDER INPUT CHECK

PLAYER

SERVO

EDIT PLAY REC

REW STOP FF

REC INHIBIT

PUSH-INTER

INSERT

RF2

VIDEO

UNITY TC CUE

AUDIO

UNITY DIAG MENU

TRIM

SET

OUT

AUTO EDIT

789

456BS

TUV WXYZ

123

ENT

0CTF

F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 F6

CH1CH5CH2CH6CH3CH7CH4CH

FULL

REC P8 REC P8 REC P8 REC P8

Y [Z

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Front panel

INPUT CHECK output specifications

VIDEO (59/60 Hz mode)

Parts and Their Functions

AUDIO

Output system

MONITOR L

HD SDI (MONITOR) (embedded audio)

SD SDI (MONITOR) (embedded audio)

MONITOR (L, R) selection

CH1 to CH8

Audio input which has been set by the channels selected as L channels*

Same as main

system*

Same as main

system*

Same as main system*1*

CUE

MONITOR R

HEAD PHONE L

Audio input which has been set by the channels selected as R channels*

Audio input which has been set by the channels selected as L channels*

Same as main

system*

Same as main

system*

HEAD PHONE R

Audio input which has been set by the channels selected as R channels*

<Notes>

• The AJ-UC1700G (optional accessory) is required to select the SD SDI input signals.

• The AJ-YAC150P (optional accessory) is required to select the SDTI input signals.

• When the INT SG input signal is selected, the signals are selected by menu item No.601.

• When the 23/24 Hz mode or 25 Hz (HD or SD) mode is selected, the INPUT CHECK operation is not performed.

* When the SDTI input is selected, the INPUT CHECK operation is

not performed.

*1: The INPUT CHECK operation is not performed. The signals

corresponding to the VTR operation mode are output.

*2: This is set using setup menu items No.713 to 724. However,

the INPUT CHECK operation is not performed when video input SDTI is selected.

*3: Noise may occur if the video input and OUTREF signals are

not synchronized.

Output system

HD SDI (MONITOR) (59.94Hz/60Hz)

Input selection

(MENU 600)

INT SG

(59.94Hz/

60Hz)

INT SG

(selected

signal)

HD SDI

(input signal)

MUTE

(BLACK)

Same as

main system*

HD SDI

(59.94Hz/

60Hz)

SD SDI

(59.94Hz)

SDTI

(59.94 Hz)

SD SDI (MONITOR) (59.94Hz)

MUTE

(BLACK)

MUTE

(BLACK)

SD SDI

(input signal)

Same as

main system*

LCD (MONITOR) (59.94Hz/60Hz)

INT SG

(selected

signal)

HD SDI

(input signal)

SD SDI

(input signal)

Same as

main system*

VIDEO OUT3 (59.94Hz)

Same as

main system*

Same as

main system*

Same as

main system*

Same as

main system*

VIDEO (50 Hz mode)

Output system

HD SDI (MONITOR) (50Hz)

Input selection

(MENU 600)

INT SG

(50Hz)

INT SG

(selected

signal)

HD SDI

(input signal)

MUTE

(BLACK)

HD SDI

(50Hz)

SD SDI

(50Hz)

SD SDI (MONITOR) (50Hz)

MUTE

(BLACK)

MUTE

(BLACK)

SD SDI

(input signal)

LCD (MONITOR) (50Hz)

INT SG

(selected

signal)

HD SDI

(input signal)

SD SDI

(input signal)

VIDEO OUT3 (50Hz)

Same as

main system*

Same as

main system*

Same as

main system*

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Cue time display

The currently registered cue time appears here. (For details of the cue time operations, refer to “Cue time registration, preroll and cue-up” on page 112.) Cue time operations can be performed on the HOME, PF1 and PF2 screens only.

Operation mode (speed) display

The current operation mode (including the speed display) appears here.

EJECT:

Eject mode

STANDBY OFF:

Standby OFF mode

T.RELEASE:

Tension release mode

STOP:

Stop mode

PREROLL:

Preroll mode

PLAY:

Playback mode

PLAYi:

Special playback (playback phase adjustment) mode (in FWD direction)

PLAYj:

Special playback (playback phase adjustment) mode (in REV direction)

REC:

Recording mode

JOG (REV/STILL/FWD):

Jog mode

VAR (speeds from j4.9kto i4.9k):

Variable mode

SHTL (speeds from j32.kto i32.0k):

Shuttle mode

FF:

Fast forwarding mode

REW:

Rewinding mode

EDIT:

Editing mode

AUTO EDIT:

Automatic editing mode

PREVIEW:

Preview mode

REVIEW:

Review mode

•When “ON” has been selected as the [F] (VARMEM) setting on the <HOME SHIFT> menu:

DSPD (speeds from j1.0 to i2.0)

With the initial speed setting of the variable memory

DSMP (speeds from j1.0 to i2.0)

In the playback speed memory mode of the variable memory

DPLY (speeds from j1.0 to i2.0)

In the variable memory playback mode

DPRV (speeds from j1.0 to i2.0)

In the variable memory editing preview mode

DEDT (speeds from j1.0 to i2.0)

In the variable memory editing execution mode

Parts and Their Functions

Time code display

SHIFT

F2 F3 F4 F5 F6

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Time counter display CTL: CTL counter data TCG: Time code data of time code generator UBG: User’s bit data of time code generator tcg: When the time code data of the time

code generator is preset

ubg: When the user’s bit data of the time

code generator is preset

TCR/T¢R: Time code data of the time code reader UBR/U¢R: User’s bit data of the time code reader

If the time code data or user’s bit data could not be read properly, “T¢R” or “U¢R” appears on the display and, if the CTL signal is present, the time code data is supplemented by this signal.

Variable memory mode indicator

This is displayed when “ON” has been selected as the (VARMEM) setting on the <HOME SHIFT>

menu. While VM is lighted, variable memory operations can be performed at any time. (For details, refer to the “Variable memory function” on page 36.)

Back page menu indicator

Function button operation inhibited indicator

This is displayed when the button is pressed while the button is held down. When it appears, the operation of the function buttons can be inhibited. When the button is pressed again while the button is held down, the display is cleared, and it becomes possible to operate the function buttons.

Parts and Their Functions

Time code display

SHIFT

F2 F3 F4 F5 F6

Field marks

“ ”: 1st field “ . ”: 2nd field (These marks are not displayed at any speed above w0.3k.)

Drop frame marks:

“ : ”: Non-drop frame “ . ”: Drop frame

(59/60 Hz mode only)

TCR 00 : 00 : 00 : 00.

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Rear panel

AC IN socket

Using the power cord supplied, connect one end to this socket and the other end to the power outlet.

SIGNAL GND terminal

This is connected to the signal ground terminal on the component connected to this VTR in order to minimize noise. It is not a safety ground.

Fuse holder

A fuse is inserted here.

Fan

The fan is used to cool down the VTR. If the fan has been stopped due to some kind of problem, “W” appears on the time code display and a beeping sound is heard. If the VTR is made to continue operating in the warning status, the temperature inside the deck rises, and when it exceeds the safety temperature, all the VTR’s operations will be shut down.

TIME CODE IN connector

This connector is used to record an external time code onto the tape.

TIME CODE OUT connector

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

CUE IN connector

The analog signals to be recorded on the CUE tracks are input through this connector. Audio signals from a microphone can also be recorded by selecting the j60 dB input mode for setup menu item No.704 (CUE IN LV).

Parts and Their Functions

CUE OUT connector

The analog signals recorded on the CUE tracks are output through this connector.

MONITOR OUT connectors

The CH1, CH2, CH3, CH4, CH5, CH6, CH7 and CH8 PCM audio signals or CUE signals are output through these connectors.

ANALOG AUDIO IN connectors

These are the analog audio input connectors (for CH1, CH2, CH3 and CH4).

;

ANALOG AUDIO OUT connectors

The analog audio signals (CH1, CH2, CH3 and CH4) are output through these connectors.

HD SERIAL DIGITAL COMPONENT AUDIO/VIDEO IN/OUT connector/ACTIVE THRU

The HD digital component audio and video signals complying with the SMPTE 292M and 299M standards are input and output through this connector. Signals with the time code, menu or other superimposed information are output from the HD SDI MONITOR. For INPUT CHECK, refer to the INPUT CHECK output table on page 15.

SDTI IN and OUT connectors (SDTI, optional accessory)*1, SD SDI IN/ACTIVE THRU (SD upconverter, optional accessory)*

*1: These connectors handle compressed data

input and output signals complying with the SMPTE 305M and 321M standards.

*2: These input connectors enable SD SDI signals

complying with the SMPTE 259M-C standard to be up-converted to HD signals and recorded.

<Notes>

• The optional AJ-UC1700G SD serial digital input board and optional AJ-YAC150P SDTI input board cannot be installed at the same time. Install one or the other.

• SDTI does not function when the 25 Hz (HD or SD) or 50 Hz mode has been selected as the system menu item No.25 (SYSTEM FREQ) setting.

PUSHPUSH

PUSH PUSH PUSH PUSH

SIGN

AC IN

IN IN L

OUT

CH 1

AUDIO IN

CH 2 CH 3 CH 4

VIDEO OUT

(WFM)

OFF

75≠

OFF

75≠

(SUPER)

SD REF IN

CH1·2

AUDIO OUT

CH3·4 CH5·6 CH7·8

HD REF IN HD REF OUT

SD REF OUT

RS-232C

ENCODER

REMOTE

REMOTE IN/OUT

REMOTE OUT

PARALLEL

CH 1 CH 2 CH 3 CH 4

OUT R

CUE MON

PUSH PUSH PUSH

CH1·2

AUDIO IN

CH3·4 CH5·6 CH7·8

ACTIVE THROUGH

(SUPER)

ANALOG

DIGITAL AUDIO

SD SDI

(OPTION)

HD SDI

SDTI

R E M O T E

OUT

OUT 1IN OUT 2 OUT 3

MONITOR (SUPER)

MONITOR

AUDIO OUT

4 45876

12 3

9 <

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Rear panel

SD SERIAL DIGITAL COMPONENT AUDIO and VIDEO OUT connectors

The digital component audio and video signals complying with the SMPTE 259M-C, 272M-A or 294M standard are output from these connectors. They are output during DVCPRO25M, 50M, DV or DVCAM interchangeable playback or when signals are down-converted and output. Signals containing TC, menu or other superimposed information can be output from the SD SDI MONITOR. Using setup menu item No.606 (SD MONI O SEL), it is also possible to make the SD SDI MONITOR output the same output as SD SDI OUT1 (no information superimposed). When “SD SDI” has been selected as the (VID IN) setting on the <VIDEO> menu and “THRU” has been selected as the No.107 (EE MODE SEL) setting, no information is superimposed onto the SD SDI MONITOR output signals in the EE mode, and the same output as SD SDI OUT1 is delivered.

• The AJ-UC1700G optional board is required in order to select “SD SDI” as the (VID IN)

setting on the <VIDEO> menu.

• For INPUT CHECK, refer to the INPUT CHECK output table on page 15. Note that the signals are muted during line conversion.

<Note>

In the 23/24 Hz mode, the system phase of the SD SDI output and analog composite video output is subject to change when the tape has been set to travel at the normal speed (1k) so that the HD SDI output and phase will be aligned.

ANALOG COMPOSITE VIDEO OUT connectors

The analog composite video signals are output through these connectors. They are output during DVCPRO25M, 50M, DV or DVCAM interchangeable playback or when signals are down-converted and output. Video signals containing superimposed information can be output through the VIDEO OUT 3 connector. Whether the superimposing is to be set ON or OFF is selected using the setup menu item No.005 (SUPER). The waveform monitor (WFM) signal can be output from the VIDEO OUT 2 connector.

Parts and Their Functions

The signals which can be switched using the menu items are the TC, CTL, video, RF L/R and ENV L/R signals. There is no INPUT CHECK function. The signals are muted during line conversion.

SD REF IN connectors and 75-ohm termination switches

These are the SD reference video signal input connectors. Input composite signal with color burst. For termination, set the termination switch to ON.

HD REF IN connectors and 75-ohm termination switches

These are the HD reference video signal input connectors. Input tri-level sync signals with both positive and negative polarities. For termination, set the termination switch to ON.

HD REF OUT connector

This is the HD reference video signal output connector for external synchronization. Tri-level sync signals with both positive and negative polarities are output. The output based on SYS FORMAT of menu item No.020 is delivered from the connector.

SD REF OUT connector

The composite signal used for external synchronization (black burst signal) is output from this connector.

DIGITAL AUDIO IN and OUT connectors

These are the input and output connectors of the digital audio signals that comply with the AES/EBU standards.

Remote control connectors

These connectors make it possible to use two of these VTRs or to connect this VTR to an external controller so that this VTR can be operated from an external component. Two remote control connectors are provided: one for IN/OUT uses and the other for OUT uses only. IN/OUT:For connection with an external controller

For connection during deck-to-deck operations

OUT: For connection during parallel run operations

For loop-through uses

ENCODER REMOTE connector

An external encoder remote controller is connected to this connector when the video output signal settings are to be adjusted from an external component.

RS-232C connector

PARALLEL REMOTE connector

This is used when the VTR is to be operated from an external component.

SIGN

AC IN

IN IN L

OUT

CH 1

AUDIO IN

CH 2 CH 3 CH 4

VIDEO OUT

(WFM)

OFF

75≠

OFF

75≠

(SUPER)

SD REF IN

CH1·2

AUDIO OUT

CH3·4 CH5·6 CH7·8

HD REF IN HD REF OUT

SD REF OUT

RS-232C

ENCODER

REMOTE

REMOTE IN/OUT

REMOTE OUT

PARALLEL

CH 1 CH 2 CH 3 CH 4

OUT R

CUE MON

CH1·2

AUDIO IN

CH3·4 CH5·6 CH7·8

ACTIVE THROUGH

(SUPER)

ANALOG

DIGITAL AUDIO

SD SDI

(OPTION)

HD SDI

SDTI

R E M O T E

OUT

OUT 1IN OUT 2 OUT 3

MONITOR (SUPER)

MONITOR

AUDIO OUT

B> D H

EF? @ A C G

PUSH PUSH

PUSH PUSH PUSH PUSH

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PUSH PUSH PUSH PUSH

SIGN

AC IN

IN IN L

OUT

CH 1

AUDIO IN

CH 2 CH 3 CH 4

VIDEO OUT

(WFM)

OFF

75≠

OFF

75≠

(SUPER)

SD REF IN

CH1·2

AUDIO OUT

CH3·4 CH5·6 CH7·8

HD REF IN HD REF OUT

SD REF OUT

RS-232C

ENCODER REMOTE

REMOTE IN/OUT

REMOTE OUT

PARALLEL

CH 1 CH 2 CH 3 CH 4

OUT R

CUE MON

PUSH

CH1·2

AUDIO IN

CH3·4 CH5·6 CH7·8

ACTIVE

THROUGH

(SUPER)

ANALOG

DIGITAL AUDIO

SD SDI

(OPTION)

HD SDI

SDTI

R E M O T E

OUT

OUT 1IN OUT 2 OUT 3

MONITOR (SUPER)

MONITOR

AUDIO OUT

PUSH PUSH

HD SDI input (audio, video)

SDTI input (when SDTI, an optional

accessory, has been installed) SD SDI input (when SD up-converter, an optional accessory, has been installed)

SDTI output (when SDTI, an optional accessory, has been installed) SD SDI input ACTIVE THRU (when SD up-converter, an optional accessory, has been installed)

Audio monitor outputs

Analog audio inputs

Analog audio outputs

HD SDI output

(ACTIVE THRU)

SD SDI outputs

Digital audio inputs

Digital audio outputs

HD reference inputs (loop-through output)

SD reference inputs (loop-through output)

Video monitor output (3 composite output lines)

Example of connections performed for one VTR

Player side:

Set the REMOTE LED :on the front panel to the off status (LOCAL mode).

Connections

HD SDI outputs

Example of connections performed for two VTRs (deck-to-deck)

Source side:

Press the “9P” REMOTE button on the front panel for 2 or more seconds to set the VTR to the REMOTE status. (The 9P LED lights.)

Recorder side:

Set the REMOTE LED :on the front panel to the off status (LOCAL mode).

SIGN

AC IN

IN L

OUT

CH 1

AUDIO IN

CH 2 CH 3 CH 4

VIDEO OUT

(WFM)

OFF

75≠

OFF

75≠

(SUPER)

SD REF IN

CH1·2

AUDIO OUT

CH3·4 CH5·6 CH7·8

HD REF IN HD REF OUT

SD REF OUT

RS-232C

ENCODER REMOTE

REMOTE IN/OUT

REMOTE OUT

PARALLEL

CH 1 CH 2 CH 3 CH 4

MON

CH1·2

AUDIO IN

CH3·4 CH5·6 CH7·8

ACTIVE

THROUGH

(SUPER)

ANALOG

DIGITAL AUDIO

SD SDI

(OPTION)

HD SDI

SDTI

R E M O T E

OUT

OUT 1IN OUT 2 OUT 3

MONITOR (SUPER)

MONITOR

AUDIO OUT

PUSH PUSH PUSH PUSH

SIGN

AC IN

IN IN L

OUT

CH 1

AUDIO IN

CH 2 CH 3 CH 4

VIDEO OUT

(WFM)

OFF

75≠

OFF

75≠

(SUPER)

SD REF IN

CH1·2

AUDIO OUT

CH3·4 CH5·6 CH7·8

HD REF IN HD REF OUT

SD REF OUT

RS-232C

ENCODER REMOTE

REMOTE IN/OUT

REMOTE OUT

PARALLEL

CH 1 CH 2 CH 3 CH 4

OUT R

CUE MON

CH1·2

AUDIO IN

CH3·4 CH5·6 CH7·8

ACTIVE

THROUGH

(SUPER)

ANALOG

DIGITAL AUDIO

SD SDI

(OPTION)

HD SDI

SDTI

R E M O T E

OUT

OUT 1IN OUT 2 OUT 3

MONITOR (SUPER)

MONITOR

AUDIO OUT

PUSH PUSH

PUSH PUSH PUSH PUSH

PUSH PUSH

SD reference signal generator

Source side

Recorder side

To audio monitor cmponent

To video monitor component

To audio monitor component

To video monitor component

HD SDI signal

Remote

signal (9P)

OFF

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Note concerning tapes played back by this VTR

• Use tapes which have been shot by a variable frame rate camera.

• Do not use tapes which are copies of shot tapes or edited tapes. Doing so will cause the tape management information to be lost, and normal conversion and playback may not be possible as a result.

• To convert a tape, which was recorded at a frame rate other than 24fps (25fps), to 1080/24psf (1080/25psf), use a frame rate converter (AJ-FRC27) which is available as an optional accessory.

Connections

When this VTR plays back a tape which was recorded at a frame rate of 24 fps (25 fps) using a variable frame rate camera, the signals on the tape can be output after converting them to 1080/24psf (1080/25psf) to enable direct editing together with the AJ-HD3700 series. Shown in the figure below is an example of the deck-to-deck connections. Input the 48 Hz (or 50 Hz) reference signal to the HD REF input connector as the REF input.

When this VTR plays back a tape which was recorded at a frame rate of 25 fps using a variable frame rate camera, the signals on the tape can be output after converting them to 576/50i to enable direct editing together with the SD VTRs. Shown in the figure below is an example of the deck-to-deck connections. Input the 50 Hz reference signal to the SD REF input connector as the REF input.

Example of system connections in 23/24 Hz or 25 Hz (HD) mode

Example of system connections in 25 Hz (SD) mode

<Notes>

•

When the tape begins to travel at 1kspeed, the video may be disturbed and the audio muted for several frames in order to synchronize the REF input with the tape.

•

VITC signals are not output to the SD SDI and VIDEO OUT connectors in the 23/24 Hz mode.

•

In the 25 (HD) Hz mode, the output video signals of the SD SDI and VIDEO OUT connectors are delayed by approximately 1 field in relation to the HD SDI output.

•

HD SDI output is muted in the 25 (SD) Hz mode.

CH 1 CH 2 CH 3 CH 4

CH 1 CH 2 CH 3 CH 4 CH 5

CUE L R

OUT

AC IN

SIGNAL GND

PUSH PUSH PUSH PUSH PUSH

PUSH

OUTPUT

CH CH CH CH

INPUT

CH CH CH CH

REMOTE

75™

OFF

123

(

SUPER

)

(

SUPER

)

OUT

HD SDISD SDIWFMVIDEO OUTREF IN

REF OUT DIGITAL AUDIO

OUT1

OUT2

OUT

MONITOR

(

SUPER

)

SPARE

ACTIVE THROUGH

REMOTE

OUT

REMOTE

IN/OUT

CONTROL

PANEL

V/A

CONTROL

RS-232C PA

RALLEL

IN/OUT (

50P

)

75™

OFF

AUDIO OUT

AUDIO IN

MONITOR

TIME CODE

ACTIVE THROUGH

1•2 3•4

5•6

3•4 5•6

7•8

1•2 7•8

SIGN

AC IN

IN IN L

OUT

CH 1

AUDIO IN

CH 2 CH 3 CH 4

VIDEO OUT

(WFM)

OFF

75≠

OFF

75≠

(SUPER)

SD REF IN

CH1·2

AUDIO OUT

CH3·4 CH5·6 CH7·8

HD REF IN HD REF OUT

SD REF OUT

RS-232C

ENCODER

REMOTE

REMOTE IN/OUT

REMOTE OUT

PARALLEL

CH 1 CH 2 CH 3 CH 4

OUT R

CUE MON

CH1·2

AUDIO IN

CH3·4 CH5·6 CH7·8

ACTIVE

THROUGH

(SUPER)

ANALOG

DIGITAL AUDIO

SD SDI

(OPTION)

HD SDI

SDTI

R E M O T E

OUT

OUT 1IN OUT 2 OUT 3

MONITOR (SUPER)

MONITOR

AUDIO OUT

PUSH PUSH PUSH PUSH

PUSH PUSH

AJ-HD1700

(Source side)

HD SDI signal

Remote signal (9P)

AJ-HD3700

(Recorder side)

Video monitor

™

termination OFF

75™termination ON

Reference signal For 24 Hz mode:HD REF 48 Hz (interlace) For 25 Hz (HD) mode:HD REF 50Hz (interlace)

HD SDI OUT

HD SDI IN

REMOTE IN/OUT

REMOTE OUT

PUSH PUSH

PUSH

AC IN

SIGNAL

GND

AES/EBU

SDI

SDTI

ANALOG

CH1/2

VIDEO

OUT

SERVICE ONLY

REMOTE IN/OUT

CH1 CH2AUDIO

ENCODER REMOTE

RS-232C

PARALLEL

REMOTE OUT

REF VIDEO IN

OFF

(WFM)

(SUPER)

OPTION

CH3/4

CH1/2 OUT

CH3/4 OUT

REMOTE

OFF

ANALOG

TC IN

ACTIVE

THROUGH

OUT

MON

CH4

CH3

CH1 CH2AUDIO

OUT

CH4

CH3

OPTION

IN OUT

(SUPER)

SIGN

AC IN

IN IN L

OUT

CH 1

AUDIO IN

CH 2 CH 3 CH 4

VIDEO OUT

(WFM)

OFF

75≠

OFF

75≠

(SUPER)

SD REF IN

CH1·2

AUDIO OUT

CH3·4 CH5·6 CH7·8

HD REF IN HD REF OUT

SD REF OUT

RS-232C

ENCODER REMOTE

REMOTE IN/OUT

REMOTE OUT

PARALLEL

CH 1 CH 2 CH 3 CH 4

OUT R

CUE MON

CH1·2

AUDIO IN

CH3·4 CH5·6 CH7·8

ACTIVE

THROUGH

(SUPER)

ANALOG

DIGITAL AUDIO

SD SDI

(OPTION)

HD SDI

SDTI

R E M O T E

OUT

OUT 1IN OUT 2 OUT 3

MONITOR (SUPER)

MONITOR

AUDIO OUT

PUSH PUSH PUSH PUSH

PUSH PUSH

Reference signal SD REF 50 Hz (interlace)

™

termination OFF

75™termination ON

REMOTE IN/OUT

SD SDI

signal

SD SDI IN

Remote signal (9P)

Video monitor

REMOTE IN/OUT

SD SDI OUT

AJ-HD1700

(Source side)

SD SDI signal

AJ-SD955A

(Recorder side)

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Example of connections with an editing controller

Connections

AV monitor

Av monitor

Source unit

Av monitor

Recorder

Video monitor signals

Audio monitor signals

Audio monitor

signals

Audio monitor

signals

Video monitor

signals

Audio monitor

signals

Video monitor

signals

Remote signals

Video input signals

Video output signals

Audio input signals

Audio output signals

Reference signal

Editing controller

AV switcher

Reference signal

generator

To REMOTE IN/OUT connector

To REMOTE IN/OUT

<Note>

When disconnecting the remote signals (9P) from one component and re-connecting them to another component, check the settings, etc. of the editing controller.

POWER

OFF

HEADPHONES

CH1CH5CH2CH6CH3CH7CH4CH

PUSH LOCK

REC P8 REC P8 REC P8 REC P8

FULL

12 34 5 6 78

CH CONDITION

AUDIO CH SELECT

MONITOR

SHIFT

FULL/FINE

ABC DEF GHI

789

JKL MNO PQRS

456BS

TUV WXYZ

123

0CTF

CUE

REMOTE

9P 50P

RS-232C

F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 F6

PREVIEW/

PRE-

REVIEW

ROLL

AUTO EDIT

ENT

A IN A OUT

TRIM

SET

XL/L/M

HOME RF1 ASSEM

VIDEO

AUDIO

STAND BY

EDIT PLAY REC

REW STOP FF

OUT

Do not insert S-cassette

without adapter

UNITY TC CUE

UNITY DIAG MENU

PLAYER

cassette

RF2

SERVO

INSERT

RECORDER INPUT CHECK

REC INHIBIT

EJECT

SHTL

REV FWD

VARJOG

ADJUST

PUSH-INTER

FULL

POWER

OFF

CH CONDITION

HEADPHONES

AUDIO CH SELECT

CH1CH5CH2CH6CH3CH7CH4CH

PUSH LOCK

REC P8 REC P8 REC P8 REC P8

FULL

12345678

MONITOR

FULL/FINE

SHIFT

ABC DEF GHI

789

JKL MNO PQRS

456BS

TUV WXYZ

123

0CTF

CUE

REMOTE

9P 50P

RS-232C

F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 F6

A IN A OUT

PREVIEW/

PRE-

REVIEW

ROLL

AUTO EDIT

ENT

XL/L/M

cassette

Do not insert S-cassette

without adapter

RF2

HOME RF1 ASSEM

UNITY TC CUE

VIDEO

INSERT

AUDIO

UNITY DIAG MENU

STAND BY

RECORDER INPUT CHECK

PLAYER

SERVO

EDIT PLAY REC

TRIM

REW STOP FF

SET

OUT

EJECT

SHTL

REV FWD

VARJOG

FULL

ADJUST

PUSH-INTER

REC INHIBIT

POWER

OFF

12 34 5 6 78

CH CONDITION

HEADPHONES

AUDIO CH SELECT

CH1CH5CH2CH6CH3CH7CH4CH

PUSH LOCK

REC P8 REC P8 REC P8 REC P8

FULL

MONITOR

FULL/FINE

SHIFT

ABC DEF GHI

789

JKL MNO PQRS

456BS

TUV WXYZ

123

0CTF

CUE

REMOTE

9P 50P

RS-232C

F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 F6

A IN A OUT

PREVIEW/

PRE-

REVIEW

ROLL

AUTO

TRIM

EDIT

ENT

SET

XL/L/M

cassette

Do not insert S-cassette

without adapter

SHTL

ADJUST

RF2

HOME RF1 ASSEM

PUSH-INTER

UNITY TC CUE

VIDEO

INSERT

RECORDER INPUT CHECK

PLAYER

SERVO

REC INHIBIT

REV FWD

AUDIO

UNITY DIAG MENU

STAND BY

EDIT PLAY REC

REW STOP FF

OUT

EJECT

VARJOG

FULL

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POWER

OFF

HEADPHONES

PUSH LOCK

FULL

CH CONDITION

MONITOR

FULL/FINE

REMOTE

9P 50P

RS-232C

12 3 4 5 6 7 8

CUE

XL/L/M

cassette

Do not insert S-cassette

without adapter

EJECT

AUDIO CH SELECT

SHIFT

ABC DEF GHI

JKL MNO PQRS

PREVIEW/

REVIEW

PREROLL

A IN A OUT

HOME RF1 ASSEM

ADJUST

SHTL

REV FWD

VARJOG

STAND BY

RECORDER INPUT CHECK

PLAYER

SERVO

EDIT PLAY REC

REW STOP FF

REC INHIBIT

PUSH-INTER

INSERT

RF2

VIDEO

UNITY TC CUE

AUDIO

UNITY DIAG MENU

TRIM

SET

OUT

AUTO EDIT

789

456BS

TUV WXYZ

123

ENT

0CTF

F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 F6

CH1CH5CH2CH6CH3CH7CH4CH

FULL

REC P8 REC P8 REC P8 REC P8

L cassette size

XL cassette size

Consumer-use DV and DVCAM cassettes

S cassettes

These tapes are exclusively designed for consumer-use DV and DVCAM camera recorders. They can be played using a cassette adapter (optional accessory).

However, bear in mind that long-duration cassette tapes (80 minutes in the standard mode and 120 minutes in the LP mode) cannot be used.

It is recommended that tapes bearing the Panasonic brand be used as the consumer-use DV tapes.

• Bear in mind that inserting a cassette tape without the use of a cassette adapter will cause malfunctioning.

M cassettes

DVCPRO HD LP:

Tapes capable of up to 32 minutes of recording and playback

DVCPRO 25/50/50P/HD playback tapes

L cassettes

DVCPRO HD LP:

Tapes capable of up to 92 minutes of recording and playback

DVCPRO 25/50/50P/HD playback tapes For consumer-use DV or DVCAM applications:

These are playback tapes in the standard consumer-use DV or DVCAM cassettes. It is recommended that tapes bearing the Panasonic brand be used as the consumer-use DV tapes.

XL cassettes

DVCPRO HD LP:

Tapes capable of up to 126 minutes of recording and playback

M cassette size

Concerning tapes

Align the cassette with the center of the insertion slot, and push it in gently. The cassette tape will be loaded automatically.

• It is not possible to play back consumer-use tapes which have been recorded in the LP mode.

• The maximum transport speed of a consumer-use DV or DVCAM cassette tape is 32k.

• The maximum still time for a consumer-use DV or DVCAM cassette tape is 10 seconds.

• From the perspective of protecting consumer-use DV and DVCAM cassette tapes, minimize the number of times the tapes are cued up at the same place as far as possible.

• When consumer-use DV and DVCAM cassette tapes are used, the maximum time for STILL TIMER is set to 10 seconds and the total time elapsing when the VTR is left standing in the STILL mode is set to 1 minute.

• When editing material which has been recorded onto a consumer-use DV or DVCAM cassette tape, first record the material onto a DVCPRO HD tape or another VTR used for broadcasting applications.

• Noise may occur when performing slow playback using consumer-use DV or DVCAM cassette tapes.

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

Turning on the power and inserting the cassette

Turn on the VTR’s power.

Insert the cassette tape. Without forcing it, insert the cassette tape at the prescribed position.

Check that the STOP lamp is lighted. When the tape is inserted, the cylinder starts rotating automatically, the tape is loaded, and the VTR is set to the STOP mode. The EJECT lamp goes off.

Check that the AUTO OFF lamp is off. If condensation or some other problem has occurred, the AUTO OFF lamp lights, and no further operations can be performed.

POWER

OFF

HEADPHONES

PUSH LOCK

FULL

CH CONDITION

MONITOR

FULL/FINE

REMOTE

9P 50P

RS-232C

12 3 4 5 6 7 8

CUE

XL/L/M

cassette

Do not insert S-cassette

without adapter

EJECT

AUDIO CH SELECT

SHIFT

ABC DEF GHI

JKL MNO PQRS

PREVIEW/

REVIEW

PREROLL

A IN A OUT

HOME RF1 ASSEM

ADJUST

SHTL

REV FWD

VARJOG

STAND BY

RECORDER INPUT CHECK

PLAYER

SERVO

EDIT PLAY REC

REW STOP FF

REC INHIBIT

PUSH-INTER

INSERT

RF2

VIDEO

UNITY TC CUE

AUDIO

UNITY DIAG MENU

TRIM

SET

OUT

AUTO

EDIT

789

456BS

TUV WXYZ

123

ENT

0CTF

F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 F6

CH1CH5CH2CH6CH3CH7CH4CH

FULL

REC P8 REC P8 REC P8 REC P8

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STOP and STANDBY modes

The VTR is set to the STOP mode when its STOP button is pressed. The STOP lamp lights, and the tape stops running.

•

In order to protect the tape, the VTR is set to standby OFF after the time set by setup menu item No.400 (STILL TIMER) has elapsed. If the STOP, REW, FF or PLAY button is now pressed, the VTR will be set to the corresponding mode.

The VTR is set to the STANDBY ON/OFF mode when its STANDBY button is pressed. The standby ON mode is established while the button’s lamp is lighted. When the button is pressed in the standby OFF mode, the VTR is set to the standby ON mode. When the button is pressed while the VTR is in the STOP mode, it is set to the standby OFF mode and the half-loading status, and the button’s lamp goes off.

The cumulative total standby time at the same place increases when programs are transmitted or the same material is used repeatedly. In order to protect the tape, keep the standby time at the same place on the tape as short as possible by, for instance, selecting a maximum of 30 seconds or so as the setup menu item No.400 (STILL TIMER) setting.

POWER

OFF

HEADPHONES

PUSH LOCK

FULL

CH CONDITION

MONITOR

FULL/FINE

REMOTE

9P 50P

RS-232C

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without adapter

EJECT

AUDIO CH SELECT

SHIFT

ABC DEF GHI

JKL MNO PQRS

PREVIEW/

REVIEW

PRE-

ROLL

A IN A OUT

HOME RF1 ASSEM

ADJUST

SHTL

REV FWD

VARJOG

STAND BY

RECORDER INPUT CHECK

PLAYER

SERVO

EDIT PLAY REC

REW STOP FF

REC INHIBIT

PUSH-INTER

INSERT

RF2

VIDEO

UNITY TC CUE

AUDIO

UNITY DIAG MENU

TRIM

SET

OUT

AUTO EDIT

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Recording

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

Select “EE” as the OUTPUT setting using on the <HOME> menu. E-E pictures now appear on the TV monitor.

Check that the REC INHIBIT lamp is off. If the lamp is lighted, select “OFF” as the R INH setting using on the <HOME> menu. If the inserted cassette has already been recorded on using a format other than DVCPRO HD-LP, the recording inhibited status (factory setting) will be set by setup menu item No.118.

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

When the STOP button is pressed, the recording ends, and the VTR is set to the stop mode.

<Notes>

•

During recording, check that the SERVO lamp is lighted. The playback pictures will be disturbed if it is blinking or off.

•

If analog signals (ANA1 to ANA4) have been selected as the CH5 to CH8 input signals on the AUDIO menu, their recording levels are tied in with the recording levels which have been set for the CH1 to CH4 signals.

•

When SDTI has been selected as the video signals to be recorded, the audio signals which will be recorded are also automatically set to SDTI.

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

Selecting the video and audio input signals

Connect the signals to be recorded.

Select the input signals using on the <VIDEO> menu and to on the <AUDIO> menu or <AUDIO SHIFT1> menu.

Adjust the audio levels

Adjust the audio input levels of the CH1, CH2, CH3, CH4, CH5, CH6, CH7, CH8 audio signals and analog cue signal selected on the AUDIO menu. When the audio UNITY lamp on the front panel is lighted, the audio signals will be recorded at the appropriate levels.

Before adjusting the recording level, check that the REC LED is lighted and that the audio adjustment dial is in the unlocked status (LOCK LED off). If the dial is in the LOCK status (LOCK LED lighted), press it. The LOCK LED goes off, and the lock is released. In addition, the analog cue audio recording level is adjusted using setup menu item No.790 (CUE REC VOL) so that it will not exceed j20 dB.

F6F1

Press the STOP button to set the VTR to the stop mode.

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Playback

Insert the cassette tape, and set the VTR to the STOP mode.

Adjust the audio playback levels. Before adjusting the playback levels, check that the PB LED is lighted and that the audio adjustment dial is in the unlocked status. If the dial is locked (indicated by the lighted LOCK LED), press it. The LOCK LED goes off, and the lock is released. The analog cue audio level is adjusted using setup menu item No.791 (CUE PB VOL). Normally, the VTR is kept in the UNITY status (the segment display of the control lights at the center).

To end the playback, press the STOP button. The VTR is now set to the STOP mode.

<Note>

During playback, check that the SERVO lamp is lighted. The playback pictures will be disturbed if the lamp is off or blinking.

Press the PLAY button. Normal playback commences.

Playback phase adjustment function

If two VTRs are to be used to play the same program, the playback phase between the VTRs can be adjusted by changing the playback speed of one of the VTRs.

Press the TRIM button (“i” or “j” button) while holding down the PLAY button. Each time it is pressed, the playback speed is accelerated or decelerated in increments of the number of playback framing fields selected by the setup menu item No.109 (CAP.LOCK) setting. The SERVO lamp remains off while the tape is being played at the accelerated or decelerated speed.

Upon completion of the playback phase adjustment, release the PLAY button. The VTRs now return to the standard playback speed, and the SERVO lamp lights.

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Jog mode

Jog/Shuttle

Press the JOG button.

Shuttle mode

Press the SHTL button.

To transfer the VTR from the jog mode to another mode, press the button that corresponds to the mode concerned.

Turn the search dial. The dial’s click-stops are released, and the tape is played back at the speed corresponding to the speed at which the dial is turned. The maximum jog speed can be changed by selecting the setup menu item No.310 (JOG FWD MAX) and No.311 (JOG REV MAX) settings. When the dial is no longer turned, a still picture will appear.

Turn the search dial. The playback picture speed changes from 0 up to

w32k

depending on the dial position.

This speed can be switched to w9.8k, w16kor

w32k

using setup menu item No.101 (SHTL MAX). The dial has a click-stop at the center position where a still picture will appear.

To transfer the VTR from the shuttle mode to another mode, press the STOP button or the button of the mode concerned.

Variable mode

Press the VAR button.

To transfer the VTR from the variable mode to another mode, press the STOP button or the button of the mode concerned.

Turn the search dial. The playback picture speed changes from j4.9

to i4.9kdepending on the dial position. The maximum shuttle speed can be changed by selecting the setup menu item No.308 (VAR FWD MAX) and No.309 (VAR REV MAX) settings. Noise will be generated at all speeds other than

j1k

to i2k. (For all tapes other than DVCPRO HD-LP recorded ones, the noise-free speed range is j1.0kto i1.1k.)

<Note>

At the factory setting, the VTR is set to be transferred to the shuttle mode, jog mode or variable mode when the search dial is turned. In cases where it is not convenient for the VTR to be transferred directly to the variable speed mode, it can be transferred via the search button. Select “KEY” as the setup menu item No.100 (SEARCH ENA) setting.

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Manual Editing

Select the editing mode.

ASSEM button:

Assemble (frame-to-frame continuity) editing is performed using this button.

INSERT button:

Insert editing is performed using this button.

On the time code display, select the channels to be edited.

ASSEM:

Set ASSEM to ON using the button.

INSERT:

To select V, A1, A2, A3, A4 and CUE channels, press the to buttons; to select A5, A6, A7, A8 and TC channels, press the + to

+ buttons. The highlighted channels

will now be edited.

F6SHIFT

F2SHIFT

F6F1

Press the PLAY button.

While monitoring the TV monitor, search the position where the editing is to be started (IN point), and press the PLAY and EDIT buttons together at this position.

Similarly, while monitoring the TV monitor, search the position where the editing is to be terminated (OUT point), and press the PLAY or STOP button at this position. The VTR is set to the PLAY or STOP mode, and the editing is terminated.

Preroll

Press the PREROLL button. The VTR now performs the preroll operation.

When the cue time has been registered on the HOME, PF1 or PF2 screen:

The tape is prerolled from the registered cue time using the preroll time which was set using

(PREROL) on the <HOME SHIFT> menu.

When the search mode is established on the CUE screen:

The tape is prerolled from the selected cue point using the preroll time which was set using

(CU-ROL) on the <CUE SHIFT> menu. The preroll operation is not performed when the selected cue point has not been registered or when the cue point registration mode is established.

In all other situations:

The tape is prerolled from the registered IN point (or the current tape position when the IN point has not been registered) using the preroll time which was set using (PREROL) on the <HOME SHIFT> menu. If the PREROLL button is pressed when the IN point has not been registered, the current tape position is automatically registered as the IN point (but only when ENA has been selected as the setup menu item No.305 (AUTO ENTRY) setting).

<Note>

The time code or CTL signal must be continuously recorded between the edit IN point and preroll point.

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POWER

OFF

HEADPHONES

PUSH LOCK

FULL

CH CONDITION

MONITOR

FULL/FINE

REMOTE

9P 50P

RS-232C

12 3 4 5 6 7 8

CUE

XL/L/M

cassette

Do not insert S-cassette

without adapter

EJECT

AUDIO CH SELECT

SHIFT

ABC DEF GHI

JKL MNO PQRS

PREVIEW/

REVIEW

PRE-

ROLL

A IN A OUT

HOME RF1 ASSEM

ADJUST

SHTL

REV FWD

VARJOG

STAND BY

RECORDER INPUT CHECK

PLAYER

SERVO

EDIT PLAY REC

REW STOP FF

REC INHIBIT

PUSH-INTER

INSERT

RF2

VIDEO

UNITY TC CUE

AUDIO

UNITY DIAG MENU

TRIM

SET

OUT

AUTO

EDIT

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ENT

0CTF

F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 F6

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Switch settings and adjustments

When using this VTR as the recorder

Automatic Editing (deck-to-deck)

Using the REMOTE button, set the player to REMOTE and the recorder to LOCAL (ensure that the REMOTE LED is not lighted).

Select the editing mode (ASSEM or INSERT).

Check and modify, if necessary, the edit points.

Preview the material before editing it.

Proceed with the editing.

Review the edited results.

“Editing” refers to the work involved in using prerecorded tapes to bring different contents together or delete unnecessary parts and bring together only the necessary parts.

The basic editing steps are as follows.

Set the POWER switch to ON.

Adjust the recording levels.

Switch the time counter display to TC or CTL.

Set the VTR to the LOCAL status (which is

indicated when the REMOTE LED is OFF).

POWER

OFF

HEADPHONES

PUSH LOCK

FULL

CH CONDITION

MONITOR

FULL/FINE

REMOTE

9P 50P

RS-232C

12 3 4 5 6 7 8

CUE

XL/L/M

cassette

Do not insert S-cassette

without adapter

EJECT

AUDIO CH SELECT

SHIFT

ABC DEF GHI

JKL MNO PQRS

PREVIEW/

REVIEW

PRE-

ROLL

A IN A OUT

HOME RF1 ASSEM

ADJUST

SHTL

REV FWD

VARJOG

STAND BY

RECORDER INPUT CHECK

PLAYER

SERVO

EDIT PLAY REC

REW STOP FF

REC INHIBIT

PUSH-INTER

INSERT

RF2

VIDEO

UNITY TC CUE

AUDIO

UNITY DIAG MENU

TRIM

SET

OUT

AUTO

EDIT

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CH1CH5CH2CH6CH3CH7CH4CH

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REC P8 REC P8 REC P8 REC P8

When using this VTR as the player

Set the POWER switch to ON.

Adjust the playback levels.

Switch the time counter display to TC or CTL.

Press the 9P button for 2 or more seconds to set the VTR to the REMOTE status which is indicated when the REMOTE LED is ON).

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Automatic Editing (deck-to-deck)

Select the editing mode.

ASSEM button:

Assemble (frame-to-frame continuity) editing is performed in this mode.

INSERT button:

Insert editing is performed in this mode.

On the time code display, select the channels to be edited.

ASSEM:

Set ASSEM to ON using the button.

INSERT:

To select V, A1, A2, A3, A4 and CUE channels, press the to buttons; to select A5, A6, A7, A8 and TC channels, press the + to

+ buttons. The highlighted channels

will now be edited.

F6SHIFT

F2SHIFT

F6F1

Press the PLAYER or RECORDER button to select the VTR which is to be operated. [Setting for editing using two VTRs]

PLAYER:

Press this button if the player VTR is to be operated to register the edit points.

RECORDER:

Press this button if the recorder VTR (this VTR) is to be operated to register the edit points.

SHIFT

F2 F3 F4 F5 F6

[ASSEM screen]

IN point OUT point

SHIFT

F2 F3 F4 F5 F6

[INSERT screen]

IN point OUT point

AUDIO IN point

Marker

AUDIO OUT point

1

Locate the edit IN point by performing the jog or shuttle operation. Set the tape to the still picture status at the desired position. For a detailed description of the jog and shuttle operations, refer to page 27.

2

Press the IN button and SET button together. The edit IN point is now registered. The edit IN point value appears on the display.

4

Press the OUT button and SET button together. The edit OUT point is now registered. The edit OUT point value appears on the display.

5

3

Locate the edit OUT point by performing the jog or shuttle operation. Set the tape to the still picture status at the desired position.

Registering the edit pointsSelecting the editing mode

Match frame processing function

When two VTRs are used to perform the editing operations, there will be a total of 4 edit points: the IN and OUT points for the player and the IN and OUT points for the recorder. However, the last point is automatically calculated so only three of the edit points need to be registered.

Negative duration function

Use setup menu items No.300 (IN/OUT DEL) and No.301 (NEGA FLASH) in combination.

POWER

OFF

HEADPHONES

PUSH LOCK

FULL

CH CONDITION

MONITOR

FULL/FINE

REMOTE

9P 50P

RS-232C

12345678

CUE

XL/L/M

cassette

Do not insert S-cassette

without adapter

EJECT

AUDIO CH SELECT

SHIFT

ABC DEF GHI

JKL MNO PQRS

PREVIEW/

REVIEW

PREROLL

A IN A OUT

HOME RF1 ASSEM

ADJUST

SHTL

REV FWD

VARJOG

STAND BY

RECORDER INPUT CHECK

PLAYER

SERVO

EDIT PLAY REC

REW STOP FF

REC INHIBIT

PUSH-INTER

INSERT

RF2

VIDEO

UNITY TC CUE

AUDIO

UNITY DIAG MENU

TRIM

SET

OUT

AUTO

EDIT

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1, 32, 4

The edit points can be registered directly using the number keys.

1. Select the <ASSEMBLE> or <INSERT> menu.

2. Press the button to highlight the edit point. Turn

the ADJUST dial to move the highlighting to the IN point or OUT point.

3. Press the button again, and input the desired edit

point directly using the number keys. Turn the ADJUST dial to move from one digit to the next.

4. Press the button to register the point.

To abort the registration at any time, press the button.

To reset a particular edit point (to 00:00:00:00), press the button, align the highlighting with the edit

point concerned, and press the button again. Next, press the button and button together. Finally, press the button to register the point.

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Re-registering an edit point

Locate the new edit point by performing the jog or shuttle operation, and press the IN (or OUT) button and SET button at the same time to re-register the edit point.

Modifying an edit point in 1-frame increments (trimming function)

Press the TRIM button while holding down the IN (or OUT) button. Each time the ibutton is pressed, the point is moved ahead by one frame. Conversely, each time the jbutton is pressed, the point is moved back by one frame.

Resetting edit points

Resetting both an edit IN point and OUT point

Press (TC CLR = RESET) on the <HOME> menu. (This takes effect only in the CTL mode.)

Resetting either an edit IN point or OUT point

Press the button among the number keys while holding down the IN (or OUT) button.

<Notes>

• An edit OUT point can be reset even while

editing is in progress.

• In the eject mode, the IN and OUT points are

automatically reset.

Modifying edit points

Automatic Editing (deck-to-deck)

Press the IN (or OUT) button to check the edit point. The value of the registered edit point appears on the display.

While holding down the IN (or OUT) button, press the PREROLL button to check the picture at the edit point. The tape is cued up to the edit IN (or OUT) point, and a still picture of the point appears.

• If “STOP” has been selected as the setup menu item No.307 (AFTER CUE-UP) setting, the VTR is set to the E-E mode provided that EE has been selected as the <HOME> menu (OUTPUT) setting.

By holding down the IN and OUT buttons at the same time, check the editing duration. The duration appears on the display.

How the duration is calculated

• When two edit points have been set

The duration between the two points is calculated.

• When only one edit point has been set

The duration between the data which has been set and the current address is calculated.

• When no edit points have been set

The duration of the previously edited section is calculated.

Checking the edit points

POWER

OFF

HEADPHONES

PUSH LOCK

FULL

CH CONDITION

MONITOR

FULL/FINE

REMOTE

9P 50P

RS-232C

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CUE

XL/L/M

cassette

Do not insert S-cassette

without adapter

EJECT

AUDIO CH SELECT

SHIFT

ABC DEF GHI

JKL MNO PQRS

PREVIEW/

REVIEW

PREROLL

A IN A OUT

HOME RF1 ASSEM

ADJUST

SHTL

REV FWD

VARJOG

STAND BY

RECORDER INPUT CHECK

PLAYER

SERVO

EDIT PLAY REC

REW STOP FF

REC INHIBIT

PUSH-INTER

INSERT

RF2

VIDEO

UNITY TC CUE

AUDIO

UNITY DIAG MENU

TRIM

SET

OUT

AUTO EDIT

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FULL

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2 1, 3

POWER

OFF

HEADPHONES

PUSH LOCK

FULL

CH CONDITION

MONITOR

FULL/FINE

REMOTE

9P 50P

RS-232C

12 3 4 5 6 7 8

CUE

XL/L/M

cassette

Do not insert S-cassette

without adapter

EJECT

AUDIO CH SELECT

SHIFT

ABC DEF GHI

JKL MNO PQRS

PREVIEW/

REVIEW

PREROLL

A IN A OUT

HOME RF1 ASSEM

ADJUST

SHTL

REV FWD

VARJOG

STAND BY

RECORDER INPUT CHECK

PLAYER

SERVO

EDIT PLAY REC

REW STOP FF

REC INHIBIT

PUSH-INTER

INSERT

RF2

VIDEO

UNITY TC CUE

AUDIO

UNITY DIAG MENU

TRIM

SET

OUT

AUTO

EDIT

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Automatic Editing (deck-to-deck)

Previewing

After the edit points have been registered, press the PREVIEW button. Regular preview is now conducted.

<Notes>

• If the edit IN point has not been registered, the

position where the PREVIEW button was pressed is registered as the edit IN point.

• To stop the preview at any time, press the

STOP button.

• When the PREVIEW button is pressed again

after the IN point during the course of a preview, the preview will start again from the beginning.

• When the edit OUT point is reached, the tape is

postrolled, after which it stops automatically.

POWER

OFF

HEADPHONES

PUSH LOCK

FULL

CH CONDITION

MONITOR

FULL/FINE

REMOTE

9P 50P

RS-232C

12345678

CUE

XL/L/M

cassette

Do not insert S-cassette

without adapter

EJECT

AUDIO CH SELECT

SHIFT

ABC DEF GHI

JKL MNO PQRS

PREVIEW/

REVIEW

PREROLL

A IN A OUT

HOME RF1 ASSEM

ADJUST

SHTL

REV FWD

VARJOG

STAND BY

RECORDER INPUT CHECK

PLAYER

SERVO

EDIT PLAY REC

REW STOP FF

REC INHIBIT

PUSH-INTER

INSERT

RF2

VIDEO

UNITY TC CUE

AUDIO

UNITY DIAG MENU

TRIM

SET

OUT

AUTO EDIT

789

456BS

TUV WXYZ

123

ENT

0CTF

F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 F6

CH1CH5CH2CH6CH3CH7CH4CH

FULL

REC P8 REC P8 REC P8 REC P8

POWER

OFF

HEADPHONES

PUSH LOCK

FULL

CH CONDITION

MONITOR

FULL/FINE

REMOTE

9P 50P

RS-232C

12345678

CUE

XL/L/M

cassette

Do not insert S-cassette

without adapter

EJECT

AUDIO CH SELECT

SHIFT

ABC DEF GHI

JKL MNO PQRS

PREVIEW/

REVIEW

PREROLL

A IN A OUT

HOME RF1 ASSEM

ADJUST

SHTL

REV FWD

VARJOG

STAND BY

RECORDER INPUT CHECK

PLAYER

SERVO

EDIT PLAY REC

REW STOP FF

REC INHIBIT

PUSH-INTER

INSERT

RF2

VIDEO

UNITY TC CUE

AUDIO

UNITY DIAG MENU

TRIM

SET

OUT

AUTO

EDIT

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Press the AUTO EDIT button. Automatic editing is now executed.

• To suspend editing at any time, press the STOP button.

• When the edit OUT point is reached, the tape is postrolled, after which it stops.

Postrolling

In the case of assemble editing, editing continues for about 2 seconds after the edit OUT point is passed, and the tape is then returned to the OUT point, after which it stops. In the case of insert editing, the PLAY mode is established after the edit OUT point has been passed, and the tape is then returned to the OUT point, after which it stops.

Retry function

Even when the STOP button has been pressed to suspend editing, editing can be repeated from the beginning simply by pressing the AUTO EDIT button again.

Auto tag function

If, upon completion of editing, when the AUTO EDIT button is pressed although the next edit point has not yet been registered, the previous edit OUT point is registered as the IN point, and editing is executed. To release the auto tag mode, press one of the transport system buttons (such as the PLAY button).

<Note>

The registered points are automatically cleared after editing has been executed. However, the previous edit points can be recalled by pressing the TRIMi(or TRIMj) button and SET button at the same time.

Automatic editing

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Upon completion of the editing, press the REVIEW button. Review is now started by the recorder.

• To stop the review at any time, press the STOP button.

• When the edit OUT point is reached, the tape is postrolled, after which it stops.

Reviewing

Automatic Editing (deck-to-deck)

POWER

OFF

HEADPHONES

PUSH LOCK

FULL

CH CONDITION

MONITOR

FULL/FINE

REMOTE

9P 50P

RS-232C

12345678

CUE

XL/L/M

cassette

Do not insert S-cassette

without adapter

EJECT

AUDIO CH SELECT

SHIFT

ABC DEF GHI

JKL MNO PQRS

PREVIEW/

REVIEW

PREROLL

A IN A OUT

HOME RF1 ASSEM

ADJUST

SHTL

REV FWD

VARJOG

STAND BY

RECORDER INPUT CHECK

PLAYER

SERVO

EDIT PLAY REC

REW STOP FF

REC INHIBIT

PUSH-INTER

INSERT

RF2

VIDEO

UNITY TC CUE

AUDIO

UNITY DIAG MENU

TRIM

SET

OUT

AUTO EDIT

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Modifying the edit points

Video IN point:

While holding down the IN button, press the TRIM

button or TRIMjbutton.

Video OUT point:

While holding down the OUT button, press the TRIMibutton or TRIMjbutton.

Audio IN point:

While holding down the A-IN button, press the TRIMibutton or TRIMjbutton.

Audio OUT point:

While holding down the A-OUT button, press the TRIMibutton or TRIMjbutton.

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Cueing the tape up to the edit points

Cue-up to video IN point:

While holding down the IN button, press the PREROLL button.

Cue-up to video OUT point:

While holding down the OUT button, press the PREROLL button.

Cue-up to audio IN point:

While holding down the A-IN button, press the PREROLL button.

Cue-up to audio OUT point:

While holding down the A-OUT button, press the PREROLL button.

The video edit points and audio edit points can be registered independently, and editing can be executed with the video points offset from the audio points. Audio edit points cannot be registered when the assemble editing mode has been selected. After registering the edit points, proceed with the same operations as for insert editing.

∫

Registering the edit points

Video IN point:

While holding down the IN button, press the SET button.

Video OUT point:

While holding down the OUT button, press the SET button.

Audio IN point:

While holding down the A-IN button, press the SET button.

Audio OUT point:

While holding down the A-OUT button, press the SET button.

<Note>

If the editing mode is changed to assemble editing after the audio edit points have been registered, the audio edit points will be cleared.

∫

Clearing the edit points

Video IN point:

While holding down the IN button, press the button among the number keys.

Video OUT point:

While holding down the OUT button, press the button among the number keys.

Audio IN point:

While holding down the A-IN button, press the button among the number keys.

Audio OUT point:

While holding down the A-OUT button, press the button among the number keys.

Audio Split Editing

A-IN button A-OUT button

POWER

OFF

HEADPHONES

PUSH LOCK

FULL

CH CONDITION

MONITOR

FULL/FINE

REMOTE

9P 50P

RS-232C

12345678

CUE

XL/L/M

cassette

Do not insert S-cassette

without adapter

EJECT

AUDIO CH SELECT

SHIFT

ABC DEF GHI

JKL MNO PQRS

PREVIEW/

REVIEW

PREROLL

A IN A OUT

HOME RF1 ASSEM

ADJUST

SHTL

REV FWD

VARJOG

STAND BY

RECORDER INPUT CHECK

PLAYER

SERVO

EDIT PLAY REC

REW STOP FF

REC INHIBIT

PUSH-INTER

INSERT

RF2

VIDEO

UNITY TC CUE

AUDIO

UNITY DIAG MENU

TRIM

SET

OUT

AUTO EDIT

789

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Audio Split Editing

∫

Duration display

The duration can be indicated on the display.

Between the video IN and OUT points:

Press the IN button and OUT button at the same time.

Between the audio IN and OUT points:

Press the A-IN button and A-OUT button at the same time.

Match frame processing function

When two VTRs are used to perform the audio split editing operations, there will be a total of 8 edit points: the video IN and OUT points for the player, the video IN and OUT points for the recorder, the audio IN and OUT points for the player, and the audio IN and OUT points for the recorder. When five of the eight edit points are registered, the remaining three points are automatically calculated so only five of the edit points can be registered.

∫

When a VTR not equipped with the split

editing function is used as the player

When a VTR for which the video and audio edit points cannot be set independently is used as the player, split editing is still possible by setting the audio IN point and OUT point in the recorder and setting the data of three points as the video edit points.

<Note>

If, during audio split editing, the video OUT point (or audio OUT point) only is registered without the audio OUT (or video OUT point) having been registered and automatic editing is then executed, editing will continue until either the audio OUT point (or video OUT point) is registered or the STOP button is pressed to suspend the editing operation.

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Variable memory function

Register the IN point using the SET button and IN button. There is no need to set the OUT point for variable memory playback.

Variable memory playback operation procedure

The variable memory mode can be selected by setting

(VARMEM) on the <HOME SHIFT> menu to

“ON.” When (VARMEM) is set to “OFF,” the variable

memory mode is canceled, and the regular mode is established.

<Note>

Bear in mind that when the 23/24 Hz or 25 Hz (HD or SD) mode has been selected as the system menu item No.25 (SYSTEM FREQ) setting, (VARMEM) will no longer appear on the display and the variable memory mode cannot be selected.

Set the initial speed (j1.0kto i2.0k) using the search dial while holding down the SET button.

When the SET button and PREVIEW/REVIEW button are pressed at the same time, the tape is automatically prerolled and played back at the initial speed setting up to the IN point.

After the tape has passed the IN point, turn the search dial to store the playback speed in the memory.

Press the STOP button to stop the tape.

When the PREVIEW/REVIEW button is pressed, variable memory playback is performed at the memorized speed.

Variable memory function selection

This VTR is provided with two variable memory functions, as follows. These functions can be used in the variable memory mode.

Variable memory playback:

Any section of the tape can be played back at variable speeds in the VAR mode, the changes in the speed can be stored in the memory, and the tape can be played back at the memorized speed.

Variable memory editing:

Using the VTR as a controller (recorder in the deck-todeck mode) to control the playback speed of the player, editing can be performed in the variable speed mode.

Outline

To perform variable memory playback operations, set the VTR to the variable memory mode, and take the steps below.

<Notes>

• After passing the IN point, the tape is played back in accordance with the settings in the memory, and it continues to run at the last speed stored in the memory until the STOP button is pressed.

• Whatever is stored in the memory will be cleared when the VTR exits the variable memory mode. It is also cleared when the POWER switch is set to “OFF.”

POWER

OFF

HEADPHONES

PUSH LOCK

FULL

CH CONDITION

MONITOR

FULL/FINE

REMOTE

9P 50P

RS-232C

12345678

CUE

XL/L/M

cassette

Do not insert S-cassette

without adapter

EJECT

AUDIO CH SELECT

SHIFT

ABC DEF GHI

JKL MNO PQRS

PREVIEW/

REVIEW

PREROLL

A IN A OUT

HOME RF1 ASSEM

ADJUST

SHTL

REV FWD

VARJOG

STAND BY

RECORDER INPUT CHECK

PLAYER

SERVO

EDIT PLAY REC

REW STOP FF

REC INHIBIT

PUSH-INTER

INSERT

RF2

VIDEO

UNITY TC CUE

AUDIO

UNITY DIAG MENU

TRIM

SET

OUT

AUTO EDIT

789

456BS

TUV WXYZ

123

ENT

0CTF

F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 F6

CH1CH5CH2CH6CH3CH7CH4CH

FULL

REC P8 REC P8 REC P8 REC P8

56 4

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Select the editing mode on the <ASSEMBLE> or <INSERT> menu.

Select the VTR to be operated by pressing the RECORDER or PLAYER button.

Press the PLAYER button to select the player VTR, and then set the initial speed using the search dial while holding down the SET button.

When the SET button and PREVIEW/REVIEW button are pressed at the same time, the tapes in both the player and recorder are automatically prerolled, and the player VTR plays back the tape at the initial speed setting up to the IN point.

After the tape has passed the IN point, turn the search dial to store the playback speed of the player VTR in the memory.

When the tape passes the OUT point that was set by the recorder, the storing of the playback speed in the memory ends.

When the AUTO EDIT button is pressed, variable memory editing is executed. Once editing has been executed, the memorized speeds will be cleared except for the initial speed which is not cleared.

By pressing the PREVIEW/REVIEW button, the edited results can be checked.

Variable memory editing operation procedure

To perform variable memory editing operations, set this VTR, which is connected as the recorder to the variable memory mode, and take the steps below.

Variable memory function

<Notes>

• Whatever is stored in the memory will be cleared when the VTR exits the variable memory mode. It is also cleared when the POWER switch is set to “OFF.”

• Phase synchronization is not performed during playback up to the IN point of the variable memory editing. Therefore, depending on the VTR used as the player and its speed setting, no guarantees are made for the accuracy of the IN point.

• When conducting variable memory editing in the speed range of j1.0kto i2.0k, use VTRs with which these speeds are guaranteed for both the recorder and player.

POWER

OFF

HEADPHONES

PUSH LOCK

FULL

CH CONDITION

MONITOR

FULL/FINE

REMOTE

9P 50P

RS-232C

12345678

CUE

XL/L/M

cassette

Do not insert S-cassette

without adapter

EJECT

AUDIO CH SELECT

SHIFT

ABC DEF GHI

JKL MNO PQRS

PREVIEW/

REVIEW

PREROLL

A IN A OUT

HOME RF1 ASSEM

ADJUST

SHTL

REV FWD

VARJOG

STAND BY

RECORDER INPUT CHECK

PLAYER

SERVO

EDIT PLAY REC

REW STOP FF

REC INHIBIT

PUSH-INTER

INSERT

RF2

VIDEO

UNITY TC CUE

AUDIO

UNITY DIAG MENU

TRIM

SET

OUT

AUTO EDIT

789

456BS

TUV WXYZ

123

ENT

0CTF

F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 F6

CH1CH5CH2CH6CH3CH7CH4CH

FULL

REC P8 REC P8 REC P8 REC P8

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Function menus

The function menus are used to set the functions which are frequently used. The function menus are selected directly using the direct menu buttons on the front panel.

General description

General menus

The most basic settings for recording, playback and TC operations are set on these menu screens.

The basic input/output settings for the video signals are performed and, moreover, the level of the HD output signals can also be adjusted on these menu screens.

The basic input/output settings for the audio signals are performed on these menu screens.

The TC-related settings are performed on these menu screens. The settings for superimposing time codes on the display can also be performed on these menu screens.

Up to 24 frequently used menu items which have been registered can be used on these menu screens.

A maximum of 60 cue points can be set on these menu screens. In the PAGE mode, 10 pages with 6 cue points on each page are provided so that the cue points can be managed on a page-by-page basis.

The warnings and hour-meter can be checked on these menu screens. On the SHIFT menu screen, error log files can be checked, deleted or saved onto or loaded from IC cards.

These enable movement to the screens for operations (adjustments, saving data onto or loading it from the internal memory or IC cards) relating to the SYSTEM and SETUP menus.

The ASSEMBLE editing mode is selected on this menu screen.

The INSERT editing mode and editing channels are selected on this menu screen.

Special menus

<<SYSTEM MENU>>

The SYSTEM menu is displayed on-screen, enabling various adjustments to be made.

<<SETUP MENU>>

The SETUP menu is displayed on-screen, enabling various adjustments to be made.

<<FILE>>

The current setting information, including the SETUP menu contents, can be provided with titles and either saved in or loaded from the backup memory in one of 4 variations.

<<PF1 FT ASSIGN>>, <<PF1 BK ASSIGN>> <<PF2 FT ASSIGN>>, <<PF2 BK ASSIGN>>

The SETUP menu items which can be registered are displayed on-screen, and they can be registered into or deleted from the function buttons.

<<IC CARD MENU>>

The current setting information, including the SETUP menu contents, can be provided with titles and saved onto or loaded from the IC card memory in one of 8 variations.

<<IC CARD/ERR LOG>>

The contents of the error logs can be provided with titles and saved onto or loaded from the IC card memory in one of 8 variations.

<<IC CARD/MULTI CUE>>

The MULTI CUE menu items can be provided with titles and saved onto or loaded from the IC card memory in one of 8 variations.

<<50P IN ASSIGN>>, <<50P OUT ASSIGN>>

Using the front panel controls and on-screen menus, the functions are registered into the input pins of the parallel remote (50PIN) connector and the statuses are registered into its output pins.

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Function menus

Allocating the function keys

F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 F6

Menu (6 types) Menu hierarchy

Items allocated to function keys

HOME

1st OUTPUT TC/CTL TC CLR R INH 2nd (SHIFT) PREROL OUTREF CAPSTN VARMEM

VIDEO

1st VID IN INT SG WFM UP CON DW CON 2nd (SHIFT) 3rd (F+SHIFT)

V LV C LV HUE SUP LV

BR CT R-BR B-BR R-CT B-CT

AUDIO

1st A1 IN A2 IN DIN 12 A3 IN A4 IN DIN 34 2nd (SHIFT) A5 IN A6 IN DIN 56 A7 IN A8 IN DIN 78 3rd (SHIFT) VOLUME RECCUE M MIX

1st TC SRC TCG MD TCG RG RUN MD DF MOD 2nd (SHIFT) SUPER C HPOS C VPOS DISPLY C TYPE TIMER

PF1

1st F1 F1 F1 F1 F1 F1 2nd (SHIFT) F1 F1 F1 F1 F1 F1

PF2

1st F1 F1 F1 F1 F1 F1 2nd (SHIFT) F1 F1 F1 F1 F1 F1

CUE MULTICUE function

1st PREV NEXT MODE CLR AL CLR 2nd (SHIFT) CARD PAGE ROTATE CU-ROL

DIAG ERROR LOG function

1st WARN HOURS 2nd (SHIFT) STEP CARD AL CLR

1st FILE CARD SYSTEM SETUP 2nd (SHIFT) PF1 FT PF1 BK PF2 FT PF2 BK 50P IN 50P OT

ASSEM

SYSTEM SYSTEM MENU (ON SCREEN)

CANCEL RESET SET EXIT

SETUP SETUP MENU (ON SCREEN)

;

NEXT CANCEL RESET SET EXIT

FILE USER FILE BACKUP function

P.LOAD LOAD

SAVE

LOCK EXIT

PF1, PF2 MENU ASSIGN function

;

NEXT CANCEL RESET SET EXIT

CARD IC CARD function (MENU) IC CARD function (ERRLOG) IC CARD function (MULTI CUE)

FORMAT SAVE

LOAD

DELETE LOCK

EXIT

50PIN 50-pin ASSIGN function

;

NEXT CANCEL RESET SET EXIT

INSERT

A5 A6 A7 A8 TC

V A1A2A3A4CUE

No factory settings (any items can be allocated to any keys).

Warning mark

When a warning occurs in this VTR, the warning mark (W) blinks. If the DIAG button is then pressed, the corresponding warning message is displayed on the screen. ( See DIAG screen.)

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

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Function menus

Toggle:

Each time a function button is pressed, the setting is changed or entered.

F itoggle*:

When a function button is pressed while the F button is held down, the setting can be changed or entered each time.

Toggle iADJ:

When a function button is pressed, the setting is highlighted, and the status in which the setting can be changed is established. The ADJUST dial is used to change the setting. When the same function button is pressed again and the highlighting is released, the setting is entered.

Press:

When a function button is pressed, the setting can be changed while the button is held down or at the instant when it is pressed. When the function button is released, the original setting is restored.

F ipress*:

When a function button is pressed while the F button is held down, the setting can be changed while the button is held down or at the instant when it is pressed. When the function button is released, the original setting is restored.

*When only the function button is pressed, message

display “Press

” etc. blinks.

F5F

How to switch the settings

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Function menus

<HOME>

SHIFT

F2 F3 F4 F5 F6

Status display 1

Status display 2

Warning mark

Name of menu displayed

Remaining tape/total tape

Time counter

Cue time

Back menu indicator

Variable memory mode indicator

Operation mode/speed

SHIFT

F2 F3 F4 F5 F6

The most basic settings for recording, playback and TC operations are set on this menu screen.

VTR

PB FMT Playback format

This displays the format used for playback.

1080i LP 720p LP 1080i SP 720p SP 422 420p 411 DV DVCAM

Description of settings

These settings indicate the DVCPRO HD-LP recording and playback mode.

REC FMT*

Recording format

This displays the format used for recording.

1080i 720p

The tape is recorded using the 1080i format. The tape is recorded using the 720p format.

TM INFO*

Tape management information

This displays the frame rate (shooting speed) information which is recorded on a tape shot by a variable frame rate camera.

INVALID The tape management information is invalid.

<Note>

In some cases, the tape management information may be erroneously overwritten by insert editing or tape dubbing, and it may not be possible to perform editing properly.

- - - A cassette tape has not been inserted.

24P 24PA 25P

These settings indicate the recorded frame rate.

These settings indicate the DVCPRO HD-SP playback mode.

These settings indicate the DVCPRO (50 Mbps format) playback mode.

These settings indicate the DVCPRO (25 Mbps format), DV and DVCAM playback modes.

Status display 1

*1: This status is not displayed when the 23/24 Hz or 25 Hz (HD or SD) mode has been selected as the system menu item

No.25 (SYSTEM FREQ) setting.

*2: This status is not displayed when the 59/60 Hz or 50 Hz mode has been selected as the system menu item No.25

(SYSTEM FREQ) setting.

HOW TO SWITCH THE SETTINGS

SYSTEM

23/24

25 (SD)

23/24 The 23/24 Hz mode is selected. 25 (HD) The 25 (HD) Hz mode is selected.

The 25 (SD) Hz mode is selected.

System frequency display during 24 Hz, 25 Hz (HD and SD) modes

When 24 Hz mode or 25 Hz (HD or SD) mode has been selected for the system menu item No. 25 (SYSTEM FREQ), the selected system frequency contents are displayed for the F1 function button, making it possible to check the currently selected system frequency mode.

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VTR Description of settings

Status display 1 (continued)

REF Output reference

This displays the output reference status.

HD25

HD50

The HD REF input signal has been selected as the reference. The frame frequency is 25 Hz.

HD23 The HD REF input signal has been selected as the reference. The frame

frequency is 23.98 Hz.

The HD REF input signal has been selected as the reference. The field frequency is 50 Hz.

HD59 The HD REF input signal has been selected as the reference. The field

frequency is 59.94 Hz.

HD60 The HD REF input signal has been selected as the reference. The field

frequency is 60 Hz.

IN50 The HD serial input signal has been selected as the reference. The field

frequency is 50 Hz.

HD24 The HD REF input signal has been selected as the reference. The frame

frequency is 24 Hz.

IN59 The HD serial input signal has been selected as the reference. The field

frequency is 59.94 Hz.

IN60 The HD serial input signal has been selected as the reference. The field

frequency is 60 Hz.

INT23

The signal (23.98 Hz) from the internal generator has been selected as the reference.

INT25

The signal (25 Hz) from the internal generator has been selected as the reference.

INT50

The signal (50 Hz) from the internal generator has been selected as the reference.

INT59

The signal (59.94 Hz) from the internal generator has been selected as the reference.

INT60

The signal (60 Hz) from the internal generator has been selected as the reference.

NTSC59 The SD REF input signal has been selected as the reference. The field

frequency is 59.94 Hz.

PAL50 The SD REF input signal has been selected as the reference. The field

frequency is 50 Hz.

INT59N The SD REF signal has been selected by the OUT REF setting. Since the

SD REF signal is not input, the signal (59.94 Hz) from the internal generator is selected as the reference.

INT50P The SD REF input signal has been selected by the OUT REF setting.

Since the SD REF signal is not input, the signal (50 Hz) from the internal generator is selected as the reference.

INT24

The signal (24 Hz) from the internal generator has been selected as the reference.

Function menus

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Function menus

<HOME>

Playback reference signal (OutRef) specifications for tape playback

Input signal provided (“Yes”)/not provided (“No”)

HD_REF_IN

Yes

SD_REF_IN

Yes

INPUT

Yes

AUTO EXT_HD_REF EXT_SD_REF INPUT

HD_REF_IN HD_REF_IN SD_REF_IN INPUT HD_REF_IN HD_REF_IN SD_REF_IN Internal HD HD_REF_IN HD_REF_IN Internal SD INPUT HD_REF_IN HD_REF_IN Internal SD Internal HD SD_REF_IN Internal HD SD_REF_IN INPUT SD_REF_IN Internal HD SD_REF_IN Internal HD

INPUT Internal HD Internal SD INPUT

Internal HD Internal HD Internal SD Internal HD

OUTREF setting (menu 031)

Internal HD: HD playback reference, 74MHzCLK operates at FreeRun setting. Internal SD: SD playback reference, 4fscCLK operates at FreeRun setting.

HOME

59.94 Hz/60 Hz operation specifications for tape playback

Input signal provided (“Yes”)/not provided (“No”)

HD_REF_IN

Yes

SD_REF_IN

Yes

INPUT

Yes

AUTO EXT_HD_REF EXT_SD_REF INPUT

Complies with HD

REF IN frequency.

Complies with HD

REF IN frequency.

59.94Hz

Complies with INPUT

frequency.

Complies with HD

REF IN frequency.

Complies with HD

REF IN frequency.

Complies with HD

REF IN frequency.

59.94Hz

Complies with INPUT

frequency.

Complies with Menu

030 setting.

Complies with HD

REF IN frequency.

Complies with HD

REF IN frequency.

Complies with HD

REF IN frequency.

Complies with Menu

030 setting.

Complies with Menu

030 setting.

Complies with Menu

030 setting.

Complies with Menu

030 setting.

59.94Hz

Complies with Menu

030 setting.

Complies with INPUT

frequency.

Complies with Menu

030 setting.

Complies with INPUT

frequency.

Complies with Menu

030 setting.

Complies with INPUT

frequency.

Complies with Menu

030 setting.

OUTREF setting (menu 031)

Menu 030: HD FREQUENCY 59.94/60 selection

<Note>

Operation cannot be performed in the 60 Hz mode during SD tape playback.

Input signal provided

(“Yes”)/not provided (“No”)

HD_REF_IN

Yes

HD_REF_IN

Internal HD

23.98/24Hz, 25 Hz (HD) mode

Input signal provided (“Yes”)/

not provided (“No”)

OUT REF setting (Menu 031)

HD_REF_IN

Yes

SD_REF_IN

Yes

AUTO

HD_REF_IN HD_REF_IN

SD_REF_IN

Internal HD

HD_REF

HD_REF_IN HD_REF_IN

Internal HD Internal HD

SD_REF

SD_REF_IN

Internal SD

SD_REF_IN

Internal SD

25 Hz (SD) mode

59.94 Hz/60 Hz, 50 Hz mode

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Function menus

<HOME>

Operation mode (speed) display

This indicates the current operation mode (including the speed display).

Display

EJECT

Operation mode

Eject mode

STANDBY OFF Standby OFF mode T.RELEASE Tension release mode STOP Stop mode PREROLL Preroll mode PLAY Playback mode PLAY

Special playback (playback phase adjustment) mode (FWD direction)

PLAY

Special playback (playback phase adjustment) mode (REV direction)

REC Recording mode JOG

REV/STILL/FWD

Jog mode

VAR (speed) [

4.9

toi4.9]

Variable mode

SHTL (speed) [

32.0

toi3

2.0

]

Shuttle mode

FF Fast forwarding mode REW Rewinding mode EDIT Editing mode AUTO EDIT Automatic editing mode PREVIEW Preview mode

When function F6 (VARMEM) on <HOME SHIFT> is “ON” DSPD (speed)

[

1.0

2.0

]

Initial speed setting of variable memory

DSMP (speed) [

1.0

2.0

]

Playback speed memory mode of variable memory

DPLY (speed) [

1.0

2.0

]

Playback mode of variable memory

DPRV (speed) [

1.0

2.0

]

Preview mode of variable memory editing

DEDT (speed) [

1.0

2.0

]

Execution mode of variable memory editing

REVIEW Review mode

Indicator

SCH This lights when the SCH phase of the SDREF

signal is within the prescribed range.

Description of setting

CF This lights when color framing is locked.

DF This lights during recording or playback in the

drop frame mode.

<Note>

If the time code data could not be read properly (“T¢R” is displayed), the display of the previous status is held.

Remaining tape/total tape display

The lengths of the remaining tape and total tape of the inserted cassette are displayed in increments of minutes.

REM 10/ 92

Cue time display

This displays the currently registered cue time. (For details on the cue time operation, refer to “Cue point registration, preroll and cue-up.”) Cue time operations can be performed on the HOME screen only.

Status display 2

<Note>

Slight errors may occur. The remaining tape value blinks when less than 3 minutes of the tape remain.

(10 minutes remaining on a 92-minute tape)

Example:

Total tape Remaining tape

Time counter displays

Display

CTL

Description

CTL counter data

TCG Time code data of time code generator UBG User’s bit data of time code generator tcg When the time code data of time code

generator is preset

ubg When the user’s bit data of time code

generator is preset

TCR/T¢R

Time code data of time code reader

UBR/U¢R

User’s bit data of time code reader

If the time code data or user’s bit data could not be read out properly, “T¢R” or “U¢R” is displayed. If the CTL signal is present, the time code data is supplemented by CTL.

Field mark [1st field: “ ”/2nd field: “.”] (This does not appear when the i0.3kor

0.3kspeed is exceeded.)

Drop frame mark (59/60 Hz mode only) [Non-drop frame mode: “:”/drop frame mode: “.”]

Variable memory mode indicator

This is displayed when the (VARMEM) function button on <HOME SHIFT> is set to “ON.” While

is lighted, variable memory operations can be performed at any time. (For details, refer to “Variable memory function.”)

TCR 00:00:00:00.

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<HOME>

Registering TCG values

Selecting the values

Press the TC/CTL button to select TC. Press the button. The selected item (cue time

or TC) is now highlighted. Turn the ADJUST dial to select TC. Again press the button. A single digit is highlighted, and the mode for inputting numerical values is established.

<Notes>

• The UBG value and cue time can be registered in the same way. The CTL value cannot be registered.

• TC or UB can be registered only when the internal time code generator has been selected.

Inputting numbers and letters

Press the to number keys to input numerical values.

Use the + buttons to input A, B and C, and the + buttons to input D, E and F. To move the input digit, turn the ADJUST dial. To input a minus sign, press the and ] buttons when the left-most digit is highlighted. To input a plus sign, press the and ] buttons when the left-most digit is highlighted or press the button. (The display goes blank.) To clear all the digits to zero, press the and buttons.

<Notes>

• When the button is tapped while the button is held down, the display changes in the following sequence: A >B >C >A >B and so on. The same applies when D, E and F are

input using and .

• If, when “REV” has been selected as the setup menu item No.144 (TC INPUT) setting, the

button is released while a letter is being input, the displayed character will be entered.

• Letters can be input only while a UBG value is being registered.

• The input of a minus number is possible only while the cue time is being registered after “d12h” is selected as the setup menu No.002 (TAPE TIMER) setting and CTL is selected by the TC/CTL button.

• If “REV” has been selected as the setup menu item No.144 (TC INPUT) setting, the input starts from the highest order digit (the display appears from the far right). However, turning the ADJUST dial once will restore the NORMAL input mode.

TRIM

Entering the input values

Press the button. The value input is registered, and the normal display is restored.

<Notes>

• To cancel the registration, press the button.

• If the input value is outside the registration enable range, the alarm blinks, and the value cannot be registered until it has been corrected.

INVALID

ENT

Function menus

HOME

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Function menus

<HOME>

Function

button/item

Switching

method

Corresponding setup

menu item

F1 OUTPUT

Toggle No. 140

OUTPUT

Description of setting

For selecting the output signals.

<In the STOP mode> TAPE: In the STOP mode, the signals played back from the

tape are output. During recording or editing (*), simultaneous playback signals are output. *: Setup menu item No.302 (CONFI EDIT) must be set.

: The input signals selected by the setup menu items

No.600 (VIDEO IN SEL) and No.713 (CH1 IN SEL) to No.724 (D IN SEL 78) settings are output.

Setting

TAPE EE

F3 TC/CTL*

Toggle

___

For selecting the time counter display.

: The time code value is displayed. UB: The user’s bit value is displayed. CTL: The control signal (time data) is displayed.

TC UB CTL

F6 R INH

F itoggle

No. 113

REC INH

Refer to the setup menu.

<Note>

The setting can be changed from OFF to ALL simply by operating the function button without pressing the F button.

OFF ALL PRE NORM V/CTL

F4 (SHIFT) CAPSTN

F itoggle

No. 109

CAP. LOCK

Refer to the setup menu.2F

4F 8F

F3 (SHIFT) OUTREF

F itoggle

No. 031

OUT REF

Refer to the setup menu.AUTO

INPUT HD_REF SD_REF

F1 (SHIFT) PREROL

Toggle

ADJ

No. 000

P-ROLL TIME

Refer to the setup menu.0s --- 5s ---

30s

F6 (SHIFT) VARMEM*

Toggle

___

For selecting the variable memory mode.

OFF:The variable memory mode is not used. ON: The status is established in which variable memory

playback or variable memory editing is enabled.

OFF ON

F4 TC CLR*

Press

___

For resetting the time counter display.

If the F4 button is pressed while the control signal (time data) is displayed on the time counter, it is reset to zero.

RESET

___

___ ___ ______

___

___ ___ ______

F2 (SHIFT)

___

___ ___ ______

F5 (SHIFT)

___

___ ___ ______

*The underlining (__) denotes the factory setting mode.

*1: This item is not displayed when the 23/24 Hz or 25 Hz (HD or SD) mode has been selected as the system menu item No.25 (SYSTEM

FREQ) setting.

*2: CTL cannot be selected when the 23/24 Hz or 25 Hz (HD or SD) mode has been selected as the system menu item No.25 (SYSTEM

FREQ) setting. TC is selected when the power is turned on.

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Function menus

<VIDEO>

1. Video signal input switching, internal signal source type changing, and up-converter aspect ratio conversion

Function

button/item

Switching

method

Corresponding setup

menu item

F1 VID IN

Toggle No. 600

VIDEO IN SEL

Description of setting

Refer to the setup menu. The SD SDI and SDTI settings will not appear if the optional boards have not been installed.

Setting

INT SG HDSDI SDTI SDSDI

F5 UP CON

Toggle No. 621

UPCONV MODE

Refer to the setup menu.FIT_V

FIT_H FIT_HV

F2 INT SG

Toggle No. 601

VIDEO INT SG

Refer to the setup menu.100%CB

75%CB SMPTE ARIB MB RAMP BLACK PLL EQ

F6 DW CON

Toggle No. 620

DOWNCON MODE

Refer to the setup menu.FIT_V

FIT_H FIT_HV 14:9 13:9

F3 WFM

Toggle No. 00

WFM SEL

Refer to the setup menu.CTL

TC VIDEO RF L RF R ENV L ENV R

___

___ ___ ______

*The underlining (__) denotes the factory setting mode.

SHIFT

F2 F3 F4 F5 F6

Time counter

The basic input/output settings for the video signals are set, and the level of the HD output signals can also be adjusted on these menu screens.

VIDEO

2. Video signal output level adjustments

LCD monitor brightness and color adjustments

This display appears when the + buttons are pressed. Refer to setup menu items No.670 to 675.

SHIFTF

SHIFT

F2 F3 F4 F5 F6

SHIFT

F2 F3 F4 F5 F6

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Function menus

<VIDEO>

*The underlining (__) denotes the factory setting mode.

Function

button/item

Switching

method

Corresponding setup

menu item

Description of settingSetting

F3 (SHIFT) Y HD

Toggle

ADJ

No. 653

Y LVL(HD)

Refer to the setup menu. To return to the UNITY (100.0%) level, use F iPress.

0.0% ---

100.0% ---

141.3%

F4 (SHIFT) Pb HD

Toggle

ADJ

No. 654

Pb LVL(HD)

Refer to the setup menu. To return to the UNITY (100.0%) level, use F iPress.

0.0% ---

100.0% ---

141.3%

F5 (SHIFT) Pr HD

Toggle

ADJ

No. 655

Pr LVL(HD)

Refer to the setup menu. To return to the UNITY (100.0%) level, use F iPress.

0.0% ---

100.0% ---

141.3%

F6 (SHIFT) BK HD

Toggle

ADJ

No. 656

BK LVL(HD)

Refer to the setup menu. To return to the UNITY (0.0%) level, use F iPress.

10.0% ---

0.0%

---

10.0%

When “CMPNT” is selected as the setup menu item No.650 (STYLE) setting

When “CMPST” is selected as the setup menu item No.650 (STYLE) setting

F1 (SHIFT)

___

___ ___ ______

F2 (SHIFT)

___

___ ___ ______

F1 (SHIFT)

___

___ ___ ______

F2 (SHIFT)

___

___ ___ ______

F3 (SHIFT) V LV

Toggle

ADJ

No. 662

V LEVEL

Refer to the setup menu. To return to the UNITY (100.0%) level, use F iPress.

0.0% ---

100.0%

---

200.0%

F4 (SHIFT) C LV

Toggle

ADJ

No. 663

C LEVEL

Refer to the setup menu. To return to the UNITY (100.0%) level, use F iPress.

0.0% ---

100.0%

---

141.3%

F5 (SHIFT) HUE

Toggle

ADJ

No. 664

HUE

Refer to the setup menu. To return to the UNITY (0.0) level, use F iPress.

31.0 ---

0.0

---

31.0

F6 (SHIFT) SUP LV

Toggle

ADJ

No. 665

SETUP LVL

Refer to the setup menu. To return to the UNITY (0.0%) level, use F iPress.

10.0% ---

0.0%

---

10.0%

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Function menus

<AUDIO>

*The underlining (__) denotes the factory setting mode.

SHIFT

F2 F3 F4 F5 F6

SHIFT

F2 F3 F4 F5 F6

SHIFT

F2 F3 F4 F5 F6

The basic input/output settings for the audio signals are set on these menu screens.

Audio signal input selection (CH1jCH4)

Audio signal input selection (CH5-CH8)

Audio volume control switching, CUE audio recording signal selection, and audio monitor mix switching

Function

button/item

Setting

Corresponding setup

menu item

F1 A1 IN

Toggle No. 713

CH1 IN SEL

Description of setting

Refer to the setup menu.

Setting

INT SG DIGI ANA

F2 A2 IN

Toggle No. 714

CH2 IN SEL

Refer to the setup menu.INT SG

DIGI ANA

F4 A3 IN

Toggle No. 715

CH3 IN SEL

Refer to the setup menu.INT SG

DIGI ANA

F5 A4 IN

Toggle No. 716

CH4 IN SEL

Refer to the setup menu.INT SG

DIGI ANA

F3 DIN 12

Toggle No. 721

D IN SEL 12

Refer to the setup menu.AES

SDI

F6 DIN 34

Toggle No. 722

D IN SEL 34

Refer to the setup menu.AES

SDI

F1 (SHIFT1) A5 IN

Toggle No. 717

CH5 IN SEL

Refer to the setup menu.INT SG

DIGI ANA1

F2 (SHIFT1) A6 IN

Toggle No. 718

CH6 IN SEL

Refer to the setup menu.INT SG

DIGI ANA2

F3 (SHIFT1) DIN 56

Toggle No. 723

D IN SEL 56

Refer to the setup menu.AES

SDI

F4 (SHIFT1) A7 IN

Toggle No. 719

CH7 IN SEL

Refer to the setup menu.INT SG

DIGI ANA3

F5 (SHIFT1) A8 IN

Toggle No. 720

CH8 IN SEL

Refer to the setup menu.INT SG

DIGI ANA4

F6 (SHIFT1) DIN 78

Toggle No. 724

D IN SEL 78

Refer to the setup menu.AES

SDI

AUDIO

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Function menus

<AUDIO>

Function

button/item

Switching

method

Corresponding setup

menu item

Description of settingSetting

F3 (SHIFT2) RECCUE

Toggle No. 733

REC CUE

Refer to the setup menu.CUE

CH1 CH2 CH3 CH4 CH5 CH6 CH7 CH8 CH1i2 CH3i4 CH5i6 CH7i8 CH1j8

F1 (SHIFT2) VOLUME

Toggle No. 141

VOLUME

Refer to the setup menu. For switching what is to be controlled by the audio volume controls. (The levels of all the CH1jCH8 channels are controlled.)

REC PB AUTO

F5 (SHIFT2)

___

___ ___ ______

F4 (SHIFT2)

___

___ ___ ______

F2 (SHIFT2)

___

___ ___ ______

F6 (SHIFT2) M MIX

Toggle No. 737

MONI MIX

Refer to the setup menu.OFF

L R L/R

*The underlining (__) denotes the factory setting mode.

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12h

24h

Function menus

<TC>

The TC-related settings are performed on these menu screens.Whether the TC is to be superimposed onto the display can also be set on this screen.

Function

button/item

Switching

method

Corresponding setup

menu item

F1 TC SRC

Toggle No. 507

TC SOURCE

Description of setting

Refer to the setup menu.

Setting

When HD SDI, INT SG or SDTI is selected: INT EXT_L SLTC SVITC

When SD SDI is selected: INT EXT_L VITC

F5 RUN MD

Toggle No. 504

RUN MODE

Refer to the setup menu.REC

FREE

F6 DF MOD

F itoggle

No. 511

DF MODE

Refer to the setup menu.DF

NDF

F1 (SHIFT) SUPER

Toggle No. 005

SUPER

Refer to the setup menu.OFF

F2 (SHIFT) C HPOS

Toggle

ADJ

No. 007

CHARA H-POS

Refer to the setup menu.0 --- 6

--- 37

F3 (SHIFT) C VPOS

Toggle

ADJ

No. 008

CHARA V-POS

Refer to the setup menu.0 --- 23

--- 32

F5 (SHIFT) C TYPE

Toggle No. 009

CHARA TYPE

Refer to the setup menu.WHITE

W/OUT

F6 (SHIFT) TIMER

Toggle No. 002

TAPE TIMER

Refer to the setup menu.

F3 TCG MD

Toggle No. 503

TCG MODE

Refer to the setup menu.REGEN

PRE AUTO

F4 TCG RG

Toggle No. 505

TCG REGEN

Refer to the setup menu.TC&UB

TC UB

F4 (SHIFT) DISPLY

Toggle No. 006

DISPLAY SEL

Refer to the setup menu.TIME

T&STA T&S&M T&RT T&YMD T&MDY T&DMY

___

___ ___ ______

*The underlining (__) denotes the factory setting mode.

SHIFT

F2 F3 F4 F5 F6

SHIFT

F2 F3 F4 F5 F6

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Function menus

<CUE>

Moving to registered points

The highlighting on the registered point display area is moved by turning the ADJUST dial. It is moved in the ascending order of points when the dial is turned clockwise and in the descending order of points when it is turned counterclockwise. When “AUTO” has been selected as the (PAGE) setting on the <CUE SHIFT> menu, the highlighting can be moved also to the previous or next page.

• Depending on the setting selected for (ROTATE) on the <CUE SHIFT> menu, the following applies to moving the highlighting in the ascending order of points.

When “OFF” is set:

The highlighting cannot be moved from page 9 to page 0.

When “ON” is set:

The highlighting can be moved from page 9 to page 0.

•

In moving in the descending order of points, the highlighting cannot be moved from page 0 to page 9.

Search point and registered point operations

Each time the (MODE) button of the <CUE> menu is pressed, the search mode and cue point registration mode are switched alternately. Perform the search point or registered point operations in the respective mode.

• When the power is turned on, the search point or registered point, whichever was established when the power was last turned off, is established.

• When the setting for (PAGE) or (ROTATE) on the <CUE SHIFT> menu has been changed, “01” (page 0/point no.1) is set for both the search and registered points.

Cue point registration mode

It is possible to register points to which the tape is to be prerolled. When the display page has been changed using the (PREV) or (NEXT) button on the <CUE> menu, the following applies depending on the setting for (PAGE) on the <CUE SHIFT> menu.

When “MANU” is set:

Both the search and registered points move to the top of the changed page.

When “AUTO” is set:

Only the registered point moves to the top of the changed page; the search point does not move.

F2F1

F4F3

A maximum of 60 cue points can be set on these menu screens. When “AUTO” has been selected as the

(PAGE) setting on the AUTO PAGE mode <CUE SHIFT> menu, up to 10 pages of cue points with 6 cue points on each page can be managed on a page-by-page basis. The 60 cue points are indicated using the page number display and registered point display areas.

<Note>

Cue points cannot be registered, prerolled, etc. if a setting other than “ENA” has been selected as the setup menu item No.001 (LOCAL ENA) setting in the REMOTE mode.

SHIFT

F2 F3 F4 F5 F6

Page number display area

Registered point display area

Cue point data display areas

Page number display area

The page number from 0 to 9 is indicated here.

Registered point display area

On each page, six cue point data managed by registered point numbers are displayed. A point whose registered point number is highlighted is targeted for registration and search. Shown below is the correlation between the page numbers and registered point numbers.

Page no. Registered points Page no. Registered points

0 01–06 5 51–56 1 11–16 6 61–66 2 21–26 7 71–76 3 31–36 8 81–86 4 41–46 9 91–96

Page operations

Pages can be scrolled in the forward or reverse direction using the [F1] (PREV) or [F2] (NEXT) function buttons.

•

Depending on the setting selected for [F4] (ROTATE) on the <CUE SHIFT> menu, the following applies to scrolling pages in the forward direction.

When “OFF” is set:

Page 0 cannot be scrolled forward from page 9.

When “ON” is set:

Page 0 can be scrolled forward from page 9.

•

In scrolling pages in the reverse direction, page 9 cannot be scrolled in reverse from page 0.

SHIFT

F2 F3 F4 F5 F6

F1 F2

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Search mode

The desired search point can be selected, and the tape can be prerolled to that point. When the display page has been changed using the

[ (PREV) or (NEXT) button on the <CUE>

menu, the following applies depending on the setting for (PAGE) on the <CUE SHIFT> menu.

When “MANU” is set:

Both the search and registered points move to the top of the changed page.

When “AUTO” is set:

Only the search point moves to the top of the changed page; the registered point does not move.

Cue point registration

Turn the ADJUST dial to highlight the point which is to be registered. When the button is pressed, the

current tape position is registered as the cue point. The following applies depending on the setting for

(PAGE) on the <CUE SHIFT> menu.

When “MANU” is set:

Operations are performed on the selected page. Press the button to register the points in

succession (CUE¢1 >CUE¢2 >... >CUE¢6) on the selected page. (Any points already registered will be overwritten.) The registration is automatically terminated when CUE¢6 is registered on the page. (*

) A change must be made to the points to be registered if more cue points are to be registered. Check that the cue point registration mode is established, change the page, and change the points to be registered. In this case, the search point will also move automatically to the top (CUE¢1) of the changed page.

(*1)If “ON” is selected as the ] (ROTATE) setting

on the <CUE SHIFT> menu, the registration of the cue points will rotate on the same page in the following order: CUE¢1 >CUE¢2

...

CUE¢6 >CUE¢1 >CUE¢2 >...

SET

F2F1

When “AUTO” is set:

When a page become full during the cue point registration process, operation automatically moves to the next page, and registration continues. When CUE96 on the last page is reached, registration is automatically terminated. (*2) A change must be made to the points to be registered if more cue points are to be registered. Check that the cue point registration mode is established, change the page, and change the points to be registered. In this case, the search point will not be changed.

(*2)If “ON” is selected as the (ROTATE) setting

on the <CUE SHIFT> menu, the registration of the cue points will rotate from page 9 (CUE96) to page 0 (CUE01).

When registering cue points by number

1. Turn the ADJUST dial to highlight the desired registered point display area.

2. Press the button twice. Only the “10’s” hour digit of the selected cue point is now highlighted, and the change enable status is established.

<Note>

When “REV” has been selected as the setup menu item No.144 (TC INPUT) setting, the input of the number will start from the higher-order digit (it will be displayed starting from the far right).

3. Input the number using the number keys. Movement from one digit to the next is done automatically after one number has been input. The desired digit can also be selected by turning the ADJUST dial.

4. To enter the number, press the button. When the display screen is switched or when the

button is pressed during the input process, the change enable status is released, and the setting is canceled.

ENT

Function menus

<CUE>

CUE

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Function menus

<CUE>

*The underlining (__) denotes the factory setting mode.

Function

button/item

Switching

method

Corresponding setup

menu item

F1 PREV

Press

___

Description of setting

For multi-cue page forward scrolling.

Setting

___

F2 NEXT

Press

___

For multi-cue page reverse scrolling.

___

F4 CLR

Press

___

For clearing the currently selected cue data. ENTRY must be selected as the F3 (MODE) setting.

___

F5 AL CLR

FiPress

___

When MANU is selected by SHIFT + F3 (PAGE): All the cue data on the currently displayed page is cleared. When AUTO is selected by SHIFT + F3 (PAGE): All the cue data on all the pages is cleared.

___

F3 MODE

Toggle

___

For selecting the search or cue point registration mode.SEARCH

ENTRY

F2 (SHIFT) CARD

FiPress

___

For calling the MULTI CUE file operation menu.

___

F3 (SHIFT) PAGE

Toggle No. 131

PAGE MODE

Refer to the setup menu.MANU

AUTO

F4 (SHIFT) ROTATE

Toggle No. 132

ROTA MODE

Refer to the setup menu.OFF

F5 (SHIFT) CU-ROL

Toggle

ADJ

No. 011

CU-ROLL TIME

Refer to the setup menu.0s

--- 5s ---

15s

___

___ ___ ______

F6 (SHIFT)

___

___ ___ ______

Clearing individual registered points

When the (CLR) button on the <CUE> menu is pressed, the currently selected cue point data is cleared.

* The point is cleared only when “ENTRY” (cue point

registration mode) is selected as the setting for ] (MODE) on the <CUE> menu.

Search operations

Turn the ADJUST dial to highlight the desired registered point. When the PREROLL button is pressed, the preroll operation is initiated. The tape will not be prerolled if no cue points have been registered. Since the tape is not prerolled even if the PREROLL button is pressed when the cue point registration mode is established, be absolutely sure to check that the search mode is established. (The time selected by the <CUE SHIFT> menu [ (CU-ROL) setting, which is different from the normal preroll time, takes effect as the preroll time in this mode.)

Clearing registered points

Clearing all the registered points together

When (AL CLR) on the <CUE> menu is pressed while the button is held down, all the cue point data currently selected is cleared. The range of the points which are cleared is as follows depending on the setting for (PAGE) on the <CUE SHIFT> menu.

When “MANU” is set:

All the points on the currently selected page are cleared.

When “AUTO” is set:

All the points on all the pages are cleared. After clearing, the search and registered points

appear as follows depending on the setting for (PAGE) on the <CUE SHIFT> menu.

When “MANU” is set:

A return is made to the top (CUE¢1) of the page concerned.

When “AUTO” is set:

A return is made automatically to the top (CUE01) of the first page.

* Points are cleared whether “ENTRY” (cue point

registration mode) or “SEARCH” (search mode) is selected as the setting for [](MODE) on the <CUE> menu.

* This item is not displayed when the 23/24 Hz or 25 Hz (HD or

SD) mode has been selected as the system menu item No.25 (SYSTEM FREQ) setting.

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Function menus

<DIAG>

Warning display

When a warning occurs in this VTR, the warning mark (W) blinks at the top left of the screen. If (WARN)

is now pressed, the details of the warning can be checked out on the LCD monitor. When more than one warning has occurred, turn the ADJ dial to scroll through the messages.

Hour-meter display

When (HOURS) is pressed, the hour-meter information can be checked out on the LCD monitor.

Error log function

The error log mode can be selected by pressing the

button and switching the screen to <DIAG

SHIFT>.

SHIFT

General description

When the following warnings have occurred while the tape is running, the warning messages, time codes and operating modes are saved, and a list of this information can be read out on the LCD monitor. Up to 99 warnings which have occurred can be saved. If the storage capacity of 99 warnings is exceeded, the processing that is conducted as a result is based on the setup menu item No.015 (AUTO STEP) setting.

SHIFT

F2 F3 F4 F5 F6

SHIFT

F2 F3 F4 F5 F6

Warning mark

The warnings and hour-meter can be checked on these menu screens. On the SHIFT menu screen, error log files can be checked, deleted or saved onto or loaded from IC cards.

Warning messages

which are saved

NO RF

Description

(Refer to page 118 and following.)

A blank section on the tape lasting more than 1 second has been detected. (During normal playback)

SV NOT LOCKED The servo has been disengaged for more

than 3 seconds. (During recording, normal playback or editing)

LOW RF An envelope level which is about 1/3 of

normal or a CTL level which is about 1/6 of normal has been detected for more than 1 second. (During recording, normal playback or editing)

HIGH ERROR RATE The error rate has deteriorated, and

correction or compensation has been applied to the video or audio playback signals. (During normal playback)

LCD monitor displays

Operation mode display

This indicates the operation mode at the point when the warning was saved.

Warning display

This indicates the warning message which is saved.

Saved warning status display

This indicates the number of the currently displayed warning which has been saved and the total number of warnings which have been saved.

Time code display

This indicates the time code at the point when the warning was saved.

Cueing up the tape to the warning point

The warning list displayed on the LCD monitor can be scrolled by turning the ADJ dial. When the warning occurrence point to be checked is selected and the PREROLL button is pressed, the tape is cued up to the position of the time code which has been saved.

Operation mode display

Warning display

Saved warning status display

Time code display

DIAG

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Function menus

Function

button/item

Switching

method

Corresponding setup

menu item

F1 WARN

___ ___

Description of setting

For displaying the warning messages on the LCD monitor.

Setting

___

F2 HOURS

___ ___

For displaying the hour-meter on the LCD monitor.

___

F1 (SHIFT) STEP

Toggle No. 015

AUTO STEP

Refer to the setup menu.OFF

F2 (SHIFT) CARD

FiPress

___

For calling the error log file operation menu.

___

F4 (SHIFT)

___

___ ___ ______

F5 (SHIFT) AL CLR

FiPress

___

For clearing error log files.

___

___ ___ ______

___

___ ___ ______

___

___ ___ ______

___

___ ___ ______

F3 (SHIFT)

___

___ ___ ______

F6 (SHIFT)

___

___ ___ ______

Concerning the setup menu item No.015 (AUTO STEP) setting (default: OFF)

Up to 99 warning messages can be saved by the error log function, and this setup menu item determines what kind of save processing is to be conducted when this storage capacity is exceeded.

OFF:

99 messages are set as the upper limit, and no further messages of warnings that occur will be saved.

ON:

99 messages are saved, and any further message of a warnings that occurs is saved in No.99. The warning messages already saved are each shifted down by one number in succession.

<DIAG>

No. in which message is saved

1/99 2/99

: :

Saved warning

Warning 1 Warning 2

: :

99/99 Warning 99

No. in which message is saved

1/99

Saved warning

Warning 2

2/99

: :

Warning 3

: :

99/99 Warning 100

When up to 99 messages have been saved and the 100th warning has occurred

Messages saved when ON is selected as the setting

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Function menus

<MENU>

*The underlining (__) denotes the factory setting mode.

These enable movement to the menu screens for operations (adjustments, saving data onto or loading it from the internal memory or IC cards) relating to the SYSTEM and SETUP menus.

Function

button/item

Switching

method

Corresponding setup

menu item

F1 FILE

FiPress

___

Description of setting

For calling the operation menu for saving the SYSTEM and SETUP adjustment values (in the internal memory).

Setting

___

F2 CARD

FiPress

___

For calling the operation menu for saving the SYSTEM and SETUP adjustment values (onto the IC card).

___

F4 SYSTEM

FiPress

___

For calling the SYSTEM adjustment operation menu.

___

F5 SETUP

FiPress

___

For calling the SETUP adjustment operation menu.

___

F1 (SHIFT) PF1 FT

FiPress

___

For calling the PF1/function button assignment operation menu.

___

F2 (SHIFT) PF1 BK

FiPress

___

For calling the PF1/function button assignment operation menu.

___

F3 (SHIFT) PF2 FT

FiPress

___

For calling the PF2/function button assignment operation menu.

___

F4 (SHIFT) PF2 BK

FiPress

___

For calling the PF2/function button assignment operation menu.

___

F5 (SHIFT) 50P IN

FiPress

___

For calling the 50-pin (input pin) assignment operation menu.

___

___ ___ ______

___

___ ___ ______

F6 (SHIFT) 50P OT

FiPress

___

For calling the 50-pin (output pin) assignment operation menu.

___

SHIFT

F2 F3 F4 F5 F6

SHIFT

F2 F3 F4 F5 F6

INSERT

OUTIN

Function

button/item

Switching

method

Corresponding setup

menu item

F1 V

F2 A5, A1

F3 A6, A2

F4 A7, A3

F5 A8, A4

F6 T, CUE

Toggle

___

Description of setting

For setting the editing mode to ON or OFF and selecting the editing channels.

With the exception of the function button (F1), two channels are allocated. Use the SHIFT button to move the marker up or down, and while specifying the channels, press the function buttons to select them. Pressing the SHIFT button on other screens serves a different purpose (screen switching) from its use here.

For setting the editing mode to ON or OFF.

When one of the channel displays is highlighted, the INSERT editing mode is set to ON, and the INSERT button lights.

Setting

___

SHIFT

F2 F3 F4 F5 F6

IN point

OUT point

AUDIO IN point

Marker

AUDIO OUT point

The INSERT editing mode and editing channels are selected on this menu screen.

INSERT

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Function menus

Selecting the menu items

Select the menu item by turning the ADJ dial. (The cursor is moved down when the dial is turned clockwise and up when it is turned counterclockwise.)

• Forward or reverse page scrolling (SETUP menu only) The menu list is organized by category, and the pages can be scrolled in the forward or reverse direction on a category by category basis.

(:PREV), (;NEXT)

<Note>

The screen may continue to scroll for a few moments after the ADJ dial has been turned.

F2F1

Changing the settings

1. In the menu item selection status, press the ADJ dial. At this time, the setting of the menu item indicated by the menu item selection cursor blinks on the monitor.

2. Turn the ADJ dial to select the setting. (Turn it clockwise to move up through the settings and counterclockwise to move down through the settings.) When the ADJ dial is pressed again, the menu item selection status is restored.

<Notes>

• Setting items which have submenus

A submenu is opened by pressing the button. The same operations as the ones described above are then used to change the settings.

• Canceling individual items

When (CANCEL) is pressed, the setting operation is canceled, and the item selection status is restored.

SHIFT

F2 F3 F4 F5 F6

SHIFT

F2 F3 F4 F5 F6

Item selection cursor

Monitor display menu

SETUP menu

Change mark

SYSTEM menu

Item number

CARD

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IC card data layout VTR memory data layout

Current

MULTI CUE MULTI CUE

Lock

≤ <>

Lock

1 2 3 4 5 6 7

Current

ERROR LOG ERROR LOG

≤ <>

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

• The SETUP MENU (current, USER1 to USER4) and SYSTEM MENU settings, 50PIN ASSIGN registration data, MULTI CUE registered points and ERROR LOG data in the VTR MEMORY in this VTR can be saved in and loaded from the IC cards.

• Titles can be provided for all the data files, and when the files are saved or loaded, the titles are also copied at the same time.

• For those data files which have been saved in the IC card, a file lock facility can be engaged to prevent the data in those files from being overwritten.

Function menus

<CARD>

[

MENU/ERROR LOG/MULTI CUE

]

Transferring files between memories

• VTR MEMORY

IC CARD MEMORY

First select the operation file, and then press

(SAVE).

• IC CARD MEMORY >VTR MEMORY

First select the operation file, and then press

(LOAD).

<Note>

The title is also transferred at the same time.

Settings

Selecting the operation files inside the selected memory

The number of the currently selected file is highlighted. Turn the ADJ dial to select the file to be operated.

• For SYSTEM MENU, SETUP MENU and 50PIN ASSIGN The details of the registration status display for the IC CARD MEMORY are automatically switched depending on whether S (SYSTEM MENU), C1234 (SETUP MENU) or P (50PIN ASSIGN) is selected at the VTR MEMORY side.

Selecting the targeted memory

Press the button. The operation target is switched alternately between the IC CARD MEMORY and VTR MEMORY.

SHIFT

IC card data layout VTR memory data layout

Current USER1 USER2 USER3 USER4

SETUP MENU

SETUP MENU (what has been registered for the PF1, PF2 menu items, contents of some function buttons)

Lock

≤ <>

Lock

≤

1 2 3 4 5 6 7

Current

50 PIN ASSIGN 50 PIN ASSIGN

≤ <>

≤

1 2 3 4 5 6 7

Current

SYSTEM MENU SYSTEM MENU

≤ <>

≤

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

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Function menus

Function

button/item

Switching

method

Corresponding setup

menu item

F1 FORMAT

FiPress

___

Description of setting

For formatting the IC card.

Setting

___

F2 SAVE

Press

___

For transferring data to the IC card files.

___

F4 DELETE

FiPress

___

For deleting IC card files.

___

F5 LOCK

Press

___

For locking IC card files or VTR MEMORY files.a

___

F6 EXIT

___ ___ ______

F3 LOAD

Press

___

For transferring data from the IC card files.

___

F1 (SHIFT) F2 (SHIFT) F3 (SHIFT) F4 (SHIFT) F5 (SHIFT) F6 (SHIFT)

___

___ ___ ______

<CARD>

Editing the title of a selected file

First select the operation file, and then press the ADJ dial. The first digit of the title display area is highlighted, indicating that the file title can now be edited.

• To input a number, press the number keys.

• To input letters, tap the numbers keys until the letter to be input appears while holding down the button. More than one letter is allocated to each number key.

• Press the ADJ dial to move from one digit to the next on the title display area.

• To enter the title, press the ADJ dial again.

<Notes>

• When the display screen has been switched or the button has been pressed during title editing, the editing enable status is canceled, and the setting becomes invalid.

• A space can be input by pressing the button and button.

File overwrite inhibit facility

It is possible to lock the overwrite inhibit facility for individual files in the IC CARD MEMORY.

• Locking a file

Select the file to be locked, and press (LOCK).

• Unlocking a file

Press (LOCK) again.

<Note>

The locked or unlocked status is displayed in the file status. [≤: Unlocked status, µ: locked status]

CARD

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Function menus

SHIFT

F2 F3 F4 F5 F6

Registered item name

Registered value

Selection marker

<50P IN/OUT ASSIGN>

Pins in which functions can be registered

IN pins: Pins 6 to 20, 22, 23, 25 OUT pins: Pin 21, 24, pins 32 to 46, 48 All other pins are reserved and cannot be changed.

Using the front panel controls and on-screen menus, functions are registered into the input pins of the parallel remote (50PIN) connector and the statuses are registered into its output pins. When (50P IN) or (50P OT) is pressed while the button is held down on the <MENU SHIFT> menu, the function menu shown below appears, and functions can be registered or deleted.

F6F5

Items which can be registered in the input and output pins

Items identical to the setup menu items can be registered in both the input and output pins. In addition, there are a set of special items can be also registered in the input pins and another set for the output pins.

<Note>

System menu and submenu items cannot be registered.

IN pins OUT pins

1 REC

Range of pins to which any

items can be assigned

24 26 <Power> 27 REC 28 PLAY 29 FF 30 REW 31 STOP 32

Range of pins to which

any items can be

assigned

;

46 48

47 <GND> 49 <GND> 50 <GND>

2 PLAY 3FF 4 REW 5 STOP 6

Range of pins to which

any items can be

assigned

;

20 22 23 25

Registration in input pins

Setup menu list

Special IN menu list

Special OUT menu list

Registration in output pins

100

000

Item no.

200 300 400 500 600 700 B00 C00

Registered item names

Setup menu items and 50PIN special menu items can be registered in the parallel remote connector pins, and the names of these menu items are displayed.

Registered values

One setting for the registered menu item is displayed in each of the pins. When active signals are input to the IN pins in which the setup menu items mentioned above have been registered, the settings for the registered menu items take effect inside the VTR. When the settings for the registered menu items tally with the registered values, active signals are output from the registered OUT pins.

Item selection cursor

Item number

System menus

No./Item Description of setting

The underlining (__) denotes the factory setting mode.

WFM SEL

This enables one of a number of different signals to be output from the VIDEO OUT 2 output connector.

0000 CTL

: The CTL signal is output.

0001 TC

: The time code signal is output.

0002 VIDEO:The video output signal is output. 0003 RF_L

: The PB L RF signal is output.

0004 RF_R

: The PB R RF signal is output.

0005 ENV_L

: The PB L ENV signal is output.

0006 ENV_R

: The PB L ENV signal is output.

<Notes>

• The setting can be changed at any time without being affected by the system menu item No.30 (MENU LOCK) setting.

• The output signals during normal playback virtually maintain the levels given below.

CTL: 0.1 to.3Vp-p TC: 0.6Vp-p VIDEO: 1.0Vp-p

ENCODER SEL

For setting whether to perform the various adjustments for the video output signals using this VTR or using an external encoder remote controller.

0000

REMOTE:

The various adjustments for the video output signals are performed by an external encoder remote controller.

0001

LOCAL:

The various adjustments for the video output signals are performed using this VTR.

0002 BOTH:

The various adjustments for the video output signals are performed using both this VTR and an external encoder remote controller.

V LEVEL CTRL

For selecting what is to be controlled when the video output level is to be adjusted by an external encoder remote controller.

0000 HD:

The HD video output level can be adjusted.

0001 SD:

The SD video output level can be adjusted.

0002 BOTH:

Both the HD and SD video output levels can be adjusted.

Video output signal adjustments

The control matrix for the adjustments is shown in the table below.

LOCAL HD

AJ-HD1700

External encoder remote controller

AJ-HD1700

No adjustments possible External encoder remote controller

No adjustments possible

External encoder remote controller

SD BOTH

BOTH

BOTH HD

External encoder remote controller/AJ-HD1700

AJ-HD1700 External encoder remote

controller/AJ-HD1700

AJ-HD1700 External encoder remote

controller/AJ-HD1700 External encoder remote

controller/AJ-HD1700

BOTH

Setting Adjustment item

05: ENCODER SEL

06: V LEVEL CTRL

653: Y LVL (HD) 654: Pb LVL (HD) 655: Pr LVL (HD) 656: BK LVL (HD)

658: Y LVL (SD) 659: Pb LVL (SD) 660: Pr LVL (SD) 661: BK LVL (SD)

REMOTE

External encoder remote controller: Only adjustments of the external encoder remote controller are performed. AJ-HD1700: Only adjustments of the setup menu items are performed. External encoder remote controller/AJ-HD1700: Adjustments can be performed from both the external encoder remote controller and setup menus.

<Note>

Use the AJ-ER50, an optional accessory, as the external encoder remote controller. However, its VIDEO PHASE and SYNC PHASE controls will not work.

When “CMPNT” has been selected as the setup menu item No.650 (STYLE) setting

When “CMPST” has been selected as the setup menu item No.650 (STYLE) setting

External encoder remote controller: Only adjustments of the external

encoder remote controller are performed.

AJ-HD1700: Only adjustments of the setup menu items are performed. External encoder remote controller/AJ-HD1700: Adjustments can be

performed from both the external encoder remote controller and setup menus.

<Note>

Use the MT-200 (manufactured by Musashi and recommended by Panasonic) as the external encoder remote controller. However, its VIDEO PHASE, SYNC PHASE and SC PHASE controls will not work.

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COARSE

For adjusting the VIDEO OUT system phase in 1H steps.

: To advance the phase. i: To delay the phase.

0000

0005

0010 5H

<Note>

This setting remains unchanged even when the factory setting operation is performed.

No./Item Description of setting

SYS H (HD)*

For adjusting the system phase of the HD SDI output.

When the button is pressed, the display transfers to the submenu screen; press the button again to return the display from the submenu screen.

SHIFT

COARSE

For adjusting the system phase of the HD SDI output in 1H steps.

: To advance the phase. i: To delay the phase.

0000

0005

0010 5H

<Note>

This setting remains unchanged even when the factory setting operation is performed.

FINE

For adjusting the HD SDI output system phase in 13.5ns steps.

: To advance the phase. i: To delay the phase.

<59/60Hz> <23/24Hz> <50Hz, 25Hz (HD,SD)>

0000j1100 0000j1375 0000j1320

:: ::::

1100 0 1375 0 1320 0

:: ::::

2200 1100 2700 1375 2640 1320

<Note>

This setting remains unchanged even when the factory setting operation is performed.

Submenu screen

FINE

For adjusting the SD SDI system phase in 37ns steps for 480i outputs and in 54ns steps for 480p outputs.

: To advance the phase. i: To delay the phase.

<59/60Hz, 23/24Hz> <50Hz, 25Hz (HD, SD)>

0000j858 0000j864

:: ::

0858 0 0864 0

:: ::

1716 858 1728 864

System menus

No./Item Description of setting

VO SYS H (SD)*

For adjusting the system phase of the VIDEO OUT.

When the button is pressed, the display transfers to the submenu screen; press the button again to return the display from the submenu screen.

SHIFT

FINE

For adjusting the VIDEO OUT system phase in 37ns steps.

: To advance the phase. i: To delay the phase.

<59/60Hz, 23/24Hz> <50Hz, 25Hz (HD, SD)>

0000j858 0000j864

:: ::

0858 0 0864 0

:: ::

1716 858 1728 864

SD SYS H (SD)*

For adjusting the system phase of the SD SDI.

When the button is pressed, the display transfers to the submenu screen; press the button again to return the display from the submenu screen.

SHIFT

Submenu screen

The underlining (__) denotes the factory setting mode. *UP: This is for HD outputs (during HD tape playback or up-

conversion outputs).

*DW:This is for SD outputs (during SD tape playback or down-

conversion outputs).

COARSE

For adjusting the SD SDI system phase in 1H steps.

: To advance the phase. i: To delay the phase.

0000

0005

0010 5H

Submenu screen

<Note>

This setting remains unchanged even when the factory setting operation is performed.

SYS SC (SD)*

For adjusting the system phase over a total variable range of more than d180o.

: To advance the phase. i: To delay the phase.

<59/60Hz, 23/24Hz> <50Hz, 25Hz (HD, SD)

0000j108 0000

115

:: ::

0108 0 0115 0

:: ::

0216 108 0230 115

<Note>

This setting remains unchanged even when the factory setting operation is performed.

<Note>

This setting remains unchanged even when the factory setting operation is performed.

<Note>

This setting remains unchanged even when the factory setting operation is performed.

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59/60 Hz mode: Status in which “0” (59/60) has been

selected

50 Hz mode: Status in which “1” (50) has been

selected

23/24 Hz mode: Status in which “2” (23/24) has been

selected

25 Hz (HD) mode: Status in which “3” (25 (HD)) has been

selected

25 Hz (SD) mode: Status in which “4” (25(SD)) has been

selected

System menus

*System switching

• Some of the system menu and setup menu items each have different settings for different operation modes (59/60 Hz, 50 Hz, 23/24 Hz and 25 Hz (HD or SD)). These settings are saved separately. (This concerns those items whose settings were described for each operation mode on the system menu and setup menu tables.)

• For further details, refer to “How to switch the system frequency” on page 105.

• Since this VTR becomes a playback-only unit when the 23/24 Hz or 25 Hz (HD or SD) mode has been selected, the functions relating to EE, recording and editing are all set to the inhibited status. Neither is it possible to select CTL in such a case. (The related menus and function buttons are not displayed, and operation is prohibited.) For the instant when the tape begins to run at the 1

speed such as when it starts playing from the STOP status, the image is disrupted and the sound is muted for several frames because the tape is being synchronized with the REF input.

The underlining (__) denotes the factory setting mode. *DW:This is for SD outputs (during SD tape playback or down-

conversion outputs).

No./Item Description of setting

SCH (SD)*

For adjusting the SCH phase.

When the button is pressed, the display transfers to the submenu screen; press the button again to return the display from the submenu screen.

SHIFT

COARSE

For adjusting the SCH phase in 90osteps

(The SC phase changes, and the H phase remains unchanged.)

0000: 0 0001: 90 0002: 180 0003: 270

Submenu screen

No./Item Description of setting

MENU LOCK

For selecting whether to set or release the system file lock mode.

0000 OFF:Lock released (changes enabled) 0001 ON:Lock set (changes prohibited)

<Note>

Even when “ON” is selected, the data will be overwritten when the system file has been set to LOAD from the IC card.

<Notes>

• This setting remains unchanged even when the factory setting operation is performed.

• For the steps to take to switch the system frequency, refer to page 105.

SYSTEM FREQ*

FINE

For adjusting the SCH phase over a total variable range of more than d45

: To advance the phase. i: To delay the phase. (The SC phase changes, and the H phase remains unchanged.)

0000

0032

0064 32

AV PHASE

For adjusting the audio output phase in relation to the video output phase in 20.8¨s steps.

The audio output phase is advanced in relation to the video output phase.

The audio output phase is delayed in relation to the video output phase.

0000j100

0100

0200 100

For selecting the system frequency.

0: The 59.94 Hz or 60 Hz system frequency is selected. 1: The 50 Hz system frequency is selected. 2: The 23.98 Hz or 24 Hz system frequency is selected. 3: The 25 Hz system frequency is selected.

However, with SD SDI and video output signals, there is a delay of approximately one field compared with the HD SDI output.

4: The 25 Hz system frequency is selected.

However, HD SDI output is muted.

0003 59/60

0001* 50*

0002 23/24 0003 25 (HD) 0004 25 (SD)

* The asterisk denotes the

factory setting for AJHD1700E

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Setup menus

The underlining (__) denotes the factory setting mode.

<BASIC>

No./Item Description of setting

000

P-ROLL TIME

For setting the preroll time.

Any time from 0 to 30 seconds can be set in 1second increments.

0000 0s

0005 5s

0030 30s

<Notes>

• During automatic editing (PREVIEW or AUTO EDIT),

no operations are performed if the preroll time is set to 0 seconds.

• If the phases are to be synchronized between two

decks for editing as per the setup menu item No.004 (SYNCHRONIZE) setting, set the preroll time to at least 2 seconds.

001

LOCAL ENA

For selecting the transport system buttons which can be operated on the front panel in the REMOTE mode.

0000 DIS

: No buttons can be operated.

0001 ST&EJ

Only the STOP and EJECT buttons can be operated.

0002 ENA

All the buttons except for the RECORDER and PLAYER buttons can be operated.

<Note>

The following buttons and dials function at all times regardless of this setting: Audio input/output level control dials, audio channel selector buttons, number keys, function buttons, direct menu button, ASSEM button, INSERT button, ADJ dial, headphone volume control dial, MONITOR SELECT button, METER (FULL/FINE) selector switch, REMOTE button.

002*

TAPE TIMER

For selecting the 12- or 24-hour system for the CTL counter display.

0000d12h

: 12-hour system display

0001 24h

: 24-hour system display

005

SUPER

For selecting whether or not to superimpose the display of the time code or other data onto the HD SDI MONITOR, SD SDI MONITOR and VIDEO OUT3 connectors.

0000 OFF

The time code or other data is not displayed.

0001 ON

The time code or other data is displayed.

003

REMAIN SEL

For selecting whether or not to display REMAIN (remaining tape time) on the superimposed display of the HD SDI MONITOR, SD SDI MONITOR and VIDEO OUT3 connectors.

0000 OFF

The remaining tape time is not displayed.

0001 2L

The remaining tape time is displayed on the second line.

0002 1L

The remaining tape time is displayed on the first line.

0003 R/TTL

The remaining tape time is displayed on the first line, and the total tape time is displayed on the second line.

<Notes>

• When setting 1 (2L) has been selected, the remaining

tape time is not displayed if 0 (TIME) is selected as the setup menu item No.006 (DISPLAY SEL) setting.

• When setting 3 (R/TTL) has been selected, the

remaining tape time is not displayed if 0 (TIME) is selected as the setup menu item No.006 (DISPLAY SEL) setting.

006

DISPLAY SEL

For selecting the time code and other displays to be superimposed onto the HD SDI MONITOR, SD SDI MONITOR and VIDEO OUT3 connectors.

0000 TIME

Only the time is displayed.

0001 T&STA

The time and operation mode are displayed.

0002 T&S&M

The time, operation mode and mode are displayed.

0003 T&RT

The time and REC TIME are displayed.

0004 T&YMD

The time and REC DATE (year/month/day) are displayed.

0005 T&MDY

The time and REC DATE (month/day/year) are displayed.

0006 T&DMY

The time and REC DATE (day/month/year) are displayed.

0007 T&UB

Data and user’s bit are displayed. However, when UB has been selected with the

(TC/CTL) on the HOME menu, the time

code is displayed after the user’s bit.

0008 T&CTL

Data and CTL data are displayed. However, when CTL has been selected with the (TC/CTL) on the HOME menu, the time code is displayed after the CTL data.

0009 T&T

Data and time code are displayed.

(See Notes on next page.)

No./Item Description of setting

004*

SYNCHRONIZE

For setting whether or not to synchronize the phases between two decks.

0000 OFF

The phases are not synchronized. The edit points will be off by several frames but editing will be commenced more promptly.

0001 ON

The phases are synchronized. Error-free editing can be performed.

*1:This item is not displayed when the 23/24 Hz or 25 Hz (HD or

SD) mode has been selected as the system menu item.

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Setup menus

The underlining (__) denotes the factory setting mode.

<BASIC>

(continued)

No./Item Description of setting No./Item Description of setting

008

CHARA V-POS

For setting the vertical positions of the characters for the time code and other superimposed displays of the HD SDI MONITOR, SD SDI MONITOR and VIDEO OUT3 connectors.

0000 0

0023 23

0032 32

<Note>

When this menu item has been set, the displays are output to the VIDEO OUT3 connector in the DISPLAY SEL status even when the SUPER OFF setting is established. However, if the menu has been exited, the SUPER OFF or ON setting is followed. Furthermore, CHARA TYPE is output to the VIDEO OUT3 connector as per the menu setting.

007

CHARA H-POS

For setting the horizontal positions of the characters for the time code and other superimposed displays of the HD SDI MONITOR, SD SDI MONITOR and VIDEO OUT3 connectors.

0000 0

0006 6

0037 37

<Note>

*1: This item is not displayed when the 23/24 Hz or 25 Hz (HD or

SD) mode has been selected as the system menu item No.25 (SYSTEM FREQ) setting.

*2: This item is not displayed when the 23/24 Hz, 25 Hz (HD or SD)

or 50 Hz mode has been selected as the system menu item No.25 (SYSTEM FREQ) setting.

020*

SYS FORMAT

For selecting the VTR’s recording format.

0000 1080i

The 1080i format is selected

0001 720p

The 720p format is selected.

015

AUTO STEP

For selecting the save processing to be conducted when the memory capacity, which enables up to 99 warning messages to be saved, has been exceeded while the error log function is operating.

0000

OFF

99 messages are set as the upper limit, and any more warning messages which subsequently occur are not saved in the memory.

0001 ON

99 messages are saved, and the next warning message that has subsequently occurred is saved as No.99. The warning messages already saved are each shifted down by one number in succession.

011

CU-ROLL TIME

For setting the preroll time in the MULTI CUE mode.

Any time from 0 to 15 seconds can be set in 1second increments.

0000 0s

0005 5s

0015 15s

010*

MONI CONTROL

For setting whether to forcibly set the recorder to the EE mode and output the player’s playback signals to the monitor if the PLAYER button on the recorder is pressed when the monitor is connected only to the recorder during deck-to-deck editing.

0000 MANU

The recorder is not forcibly set to the EE mode.

0001 AUTO

The recorder is forcibly set to the EE mode, and the player’s playback signals are output

006

DISPLAY SEL

<Notes>

• The following mode displays appear depending on

the format used. <Format> <Display> DVCPRO HD-LP

DVCPRO_HD-LP

DVCPRO HD

DVCPRO_HD

DVCPRO50

DVCPRO_50

DVCPRO

DVCAM

• When setting 2 (T&S&M) is selected, an error

message appears if a warning or error has occurred.

• REC TIME and REC DATE are displayed only during

DV or DVCAM format playback. The operation mode is displayed when the DVCPRO HD-LP, DVCPRO HD, DVCPRO50 or DVCPRO format is used.

009

CHARA TYPE

For setting the display type for the superimposed displays and for the HD SDI MONITOR, SD SDI MONITOR and VIDEO OUT3 connectors as well as for the SETUP MENU, etc.

0000 WHITE

: White characters on a black

background.

0001 W/OUT

: White characters with black

borders

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The underlining (__) denotes the factory setting mode.

Setup menus

<BASIC>

(continued)

Formats in which the tape is played back

No./Item Description of setting

031*

OUT REF

Video output reference

0000 AUTO:When the HD REF input signal is

supplied, it is used as the reference. If it is not supplied but the SD REF input signal is supplied, the SD REF signal serves as the reference instead.

If neither the HD REF nor SD REF input signal is supplied, the HD serial signal serves as the reference. If none of the HD REF, SD REF and HD serial signals are supplied, the internal sync signal serves as the reference.

0001 INPUT

When the serial input signal is supplied, it is used as the reference

0002 HD_REF:The signal which is input to the HD REF

IN connector is used as the reference.

0003 SD_REF

The signal which is input to the SD REF IN connector is used as the reference.

<Note>

If the 1 (INPUT) setting is selected when the 25 Hz (HD) mode has been selected as the system menu item No.25 (SYSTEM FREQ) setting, the system will construe this to mean that the 0 (AUTO) setting has been selected.

AUTO

-------- --------

022: PB FORMAT

020: SYS FORMAT

023: FORMAT SEL

Playback format

MANUAL

1080i

720p

HD_LP HD_SP 422 411 420p DV DVCAM HD_LP HD_SP 422 411 420p DV DVCAM

DVCPRO HD-LP(1080i) DVCPRO HD(1080i) DVCPRO50(422) DVCPRO(411) DVCPROP(420p) DV DVCAM DVCPRO HD-LP(720p) DVCPRO HD(720p) DVCPRO50(422) DVCPRO(411) DVCPROP(420p) DV DVCAM DVCPRO HD-LP(1080i)/

DVCPRO HD(1080i)/ DVCPRO HD-LP(720p)/ DVCPRO HD(720p)/ DVCPRO50(422)/ DVCPRO(411)/ DVCPROP(420p)/DV/ DVCAM, automatic detection

<Notes>

• In the EJECT mode, the format selected by the setup menu

item No.020 (SYS FORMAT) setting applies.

• If “AUTO” has been selected as the setup menu item No.022 (PB FORMAT) setting, the setup menu item No.023 (FORMAT SEL) setting is used as the format when the format is not detected (when the tape has just been inserted). However, when “DV” or “DVCAM” has been selected, the VTR operation will be as if “HD-LP” has been selected.

022

PB FORMAT

For selecting the format in which the tape is to be played back.

0000 MANU

The format is determined by the setting selected for setup menu item No.023 (FORMAT SEL).

0001 AUTO

The tape is played back in the format in which it was recorded.

030*

HD FREQUENCY

0000 59/23:The 59.94/23.98 Hz frequency is set. 0001 60/24

The 60/24 Hz frequency is set. However, the field frequency set here is used only when there is no input signal which corresponds to the OUT REF setting. If there is a corresponding input signal, the field frequency is matched with that of the input signal.

023

FORMAT SEL

For selecting the format when “MANUAL” has been selected as the setup menu item No.022 (PB FORMAT) setting.

If “AUTO” is selected as the setting, the format when playback starts is selected, and when the tape is played back, the format is automatically detected and matched with the format of the playback tape.

0000 HD-LP

: The DVCPRO HD-LP format is

selected, and the setup menu

item No.020 (SYS FORMAT)

setting is followed.

0001 HD-SP

: The DVCPRO HD format is

selected, and the setup menu

item No.020 (SYS FORMAT)

setting is followed.

0002 422

: The DVCPRO50 (422) format is

selected.

0003 411

: The DVCPRO (411) format is

selected.

0004 420p

: The DVCPROP (420p) format

is selected.

0005 DV

: The DV format is selected.

0006 DVCAM

: The DVCAM format is selected.

*3:This item is not displayed when the 50 Hz or 25 Hz (HD or SD)

mode has been selected as the system menu item No.25 (SYSTEM FREQ) setting.

*4:This item is not displayed when the 23/24 Hz or 25 Hz (HD or

SD) mode has been selected as the system menu item No.25 (SYSTEM FREQ) setting.

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Setup menus

The underlining (__) denotes the factory setting mode.

No./Item Description of setting

100

SEARCH ENA

For selecting the direct search dial operation.

0000 DIAL

Direct search dial operations are performed.

0001 KEY

Operation does not transfer to the search mode unless the SHTL, JOG or VAR button is pressed.

101

SHTL MAX

For selecting the maximum speed of shuttle operations.

0000k9.8

:k9.8 times normal speed

0001k16

:k16 times normal speed

0002k32

:k32 times normal speed

<Note>

Depending on the tape format, the actual tape running speed differs slightly from what is indicated by the superimposed display

102

FF. REW MAX

For setting the maximum speed of fast forward and rewind operations.

0000k16

:k16 times normal speed

0001k32

:k32 times normal speed

0002k50

:k50 times normal speed

0003k60

:k60 times normal speed

0004k100

:k100 times normal speed

<Note>

The maximum speed is automatically limited to 50x for the DVCPRO HD and DVCPRO50 format and to 32x for the DV and DVCAM formats.

104

REF ALARM

For selecting whether a warning is to be displayed when the REF VIDEO signal has not been connected.

0000 OFF

: A warning is not displayed.

0001 ON

: A warning is displayed by the

blinking STOP lamp.

105*

AUTO EE SEL

For selecting the VTR mode which is to be set to the EE mode when “0 (EE)” is selected as the setup menu item No.140 (OUTPUT) setting.

0000 S/F/R

The EE mode is established when the VTR is in the STOP, FF or REW mode.

0001 STOP

The EE mode is established when the VTR is in the STOP mode only.

106

EJECT EE SEL

For selecting the video and audio output statuses in the EJECT mode.

0000

The EE mode is always established regardless of the setup menu item No.140 (OUTPUT) setting.

0001 BLACK

When setup menu item No.140 (OUTPUT) is set to: “EE”

The EE mode is established

“

TAPE”:The BLACK mode is established for

the video signals, and the audio signals are muted.

0002 GRAY

When setup menu item No.140 (OUTPUT) is set to: “EE”

The EE mode is established

“

TAPE”:The GRAY mode is established for the

video signals, and the audio signals are muted.

<Note>

If 0 (EE) is selected while the 23/24 Hz or 25 Hz (HD or SD) mode has been selected as the system menu item No.25 (SYSTEM FREQ) setting, the VTR construes that 1 (BLACK) has been selected.

107*

EE MODE SEL

For selecting what signals are to be output when the EE mode is established.

0000

NORMAL

Signals delayed by an amount equivalent to the time taken for the signals to be processed internally are output.

0001 THRU

The signals are not processed internally but output in their original form with no delay.

<Note>

The internal operation forcibly sets “NORMAL” when an editing mode is selected or when SDTI is selected during video input signal selection.

111*

MEMORY STOP

For selecting whether to automatically stop the VTR when the counter value is at the “0” position during CTL mode FF and REW operations.

0000 OFF:The VTR does not stop. 0001 ON:The VTR is automatically stopped.

<Notes>

• Either the stop or still picture (SHTL STILL or VAR

STILL) mode, whichever has been set using setup menu item No.307 (AFTER CUE-UP), is established when the VTR is stopped.

• If both the AUTO REW function and MEMORY function have been selected at the same time, the AUTO REW operation takes priority.

110

AUTO REW

For selecting whether the tape is to be automatically wound back to its beginning when the tape-end has been detected.

0000 OFF:The tape stops when it reaches the

tape-end.

0001 ON:The tape is rewound to its beginning.

109*

CAP. LOCK

For selecting whether to engage playback framing lock in 4-field increments or in 2-field increments. <59/60Hz> <50Hz>

0000

2F 0000 2F

0001 4F 0001 4F

0002 8F

108

PLAY DELAY

For setting the play startup time in 1-frame increments.

0000 0

0015 15

No./Item Description of setting

*1:This item is not displayed when the 23/24 Hz or 25 Hz (HD or

SD) mode has been selected as the system menu item No.25 (SYSTEM FREQ) setting.

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Setup menus

The underlining (__) denotes the factory setting mode.

(continued)

113*

REC INH

For selecting whether to allow or inhibit recording on the cassette tape.

0000 OFF

Recording on the cassette tape is enabled when the cassette’s accidental erasure prevention mechanism has been set to the recording enable position.

0001 ALL

All recording on the cassette tape is inhibited.

0002 PRE

Overwriting is inhibited during normal recording. This is the setting to activate the accidental erasure prevention function. While CTL is detected, the recording is inhibited, and when CTL cannot be detected, it is executed.

0003 NORM

Normal recording is inhibited. Use this setting when it is preferable to avoid using normal recording in all applications except for editing.

0004 V/CTL

The recording of the video and CTL signals is inhibited. Use this setting when it is preferable to avoid editing in all applications except for audio editing

<Note>

When the PRE, NORM or V/CTL setting has been selected, the REC INHIBIT lamp blinks (on for approx.

0.5 sec. and then off for approx. 0.5 sec.).

No./Item Description of setting

Description of MEMORY STOP function

The MEMORY STOP function does not work if this margin is less than

2 frames.

FF button

0 point

FF button

REW button

If the FF button is pressed, the normal FF operation is performed since there is no 0 point in the direction of this operation.

If the REW button is pressed, the PREROLL lamp lights (as does the SHTL lamp), the VTR prerolls the tape, and it automatically stops when the counter value is at the 0 position.

If the REW button is pressed, the normal REW operation is performed since there is no 0 point in the direction of this operation.

If the FF button is pressed, the PREROLL lamp lights (as does the SHTL lamp), the VTR prerolls the tape, and it automatically stops when the counter value is at the 0 position.

114

REC INH LAMP

For selecting whether the REC INHIBIT lamp is to blink or light when the cassette tape has been set to the accidental erasure protection mode.

0000 LIGHT

: The lamp lights.

0001 FLASH

: The lamp blinks.

<Note>

If 1 (ALL) has been selected as the setup menu item No.113 (REC INH) setting, the REC INHIBIT lamp will be lighted at all times regardless of the REC INH LAMP setting.

115*

EJECT SW INH

For selecting whether to enable or disable the operation of the EJECT button on the VTR’s front panel.

0000 REC

: Operation is disabled while the

VTR is in the recording mode.

0001 OFF

: Operation is enabled in all

modes.

Accidental erasure protection function

This function is used to prevent parts already recorded on a tape from being recorded over. Accidental erasure of pre-recorded tapes is prevented by positioning the CTL signal rec/play heads as shown in the figure below so that whether a recording has been made can be determined by the presence or absence of the CTL signal. When the REC/PLAY button is pressed with a prerecorded tape, the tape runs but the REC button lamp blinks, the beeping alarm is sounded, and no signals are recorded.

Rough sketch showing CTL head positions

PRE CTL

head

A/C heads (rec/play heads)

*1:This item is not displayed when the 23/24 Hz or 25 Hz (HD or

SD) mode has been selected as the system menu item No.25 (SYSTEM FREQ) setting.

No./Item Description of setting

112

FRZ MODE SEL

For selecting what playback images are to be output in the STANDBY OFF mode and EJECT mode.

0000 DIS

The video output is muted.

0001 STB OFF

Only when the STANDBY OFF mode is established is the image which was being played back at that moment frozen and output.

0002 SOF&EJ

When either the STANDBY OFF mode or the EJECT mode is established, the image which was being played back at that moment is frozen and output.

<Notes>

• The status when the picture is frozen is determined

by the setup menu item No.604 (FREEZE SEL) setting.

• In the EJECT mode, the frozen picture is output only when 1 (BLACK) or 2 (GRAY) has been selected as the setup menu item No.106 (EJECT EE SEL) setting.

• The picture freeze is forcibly released if a change has occurred in the output format of the HD serial output signals when operation has transferred to the EJECT mode.

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No./Item Description of setting

118*

SP MODE INH

For selecting whether to allow or inhibit recording on a tape which has been written by a format other than DVCPRO HD-LP.

0000 OFF

Recording on the cassette tape is allowed.

0001

Recording on the cassette tape is inhibited.

<Notes>

• When 0 (OFF) has been selected, whether recording

on the cassette tape is allowed or inhibited is determined by the setup menu item No.113 (REC INH) setting.

• The recording format is determined by the setup menu item No.020 (SYS FORMAT) setting.

131

PAGE MODE

For selecting what cue point operation is to be performed when the multi cue function has been set to ON.

0000 MANU

Operation is confined within the selected page, and 6 cue points can be registered.

0001 AUTO

When the page whose cue points are being registered becomes full, operation is automatically transferred to the next page, and registration is continued. A total of 60 cue points on up to 10 pages can be registered.

132

ROTA MODE

For selecting whether to perform the registration operation if all the cue points have already been registered when the multi cue function has been set to ON

0000

OFF

No further cue points are registered.

0001 ON

The registration operation is continued. If “MANU” has been selected as the setup menu item No.131 (PAGE MODE) setting, the next cue point is registered at CUE¢1 on the page concerned; if “AUTO” has been selected, it is registered at CUE01.

No./Item Description of setting

140*

OUTPUT

For selecting the output signals.

0000 EE

<In the STOP mode>:

The input signals selected by setup menu items No.600 (VIDEO IN SEL) and No.713 (CH1 IN SEL) to No.724 (D IN SEL 78) are output.

<During recording or editing>:

The input signals selected by setup menu items No.600 (VIDEO IN SEL) and No.713 (CH1 IN SEL) to No.724 (D IN SEL 78) are output:

0001 TAPE

The signals played back from the tape are output.

<During recording or editing>:

The simultaneous playback signals are output.

<Note>

In order to select the output signals during recording or editing, set setup menu item No.302 (CONFI EDIT).

141*

VOLUME

For setting what is to be controlled by the audio volume controls on the front panel.

0000 REC

The controls function as REC volume controls.

0001 PB

The controls function as PB volume controls.

0002

AUTO

Normally, the controls function as PB volume controls. However, during recording or in the EE/INPUT CHECK status, they automatically function as REC volume controls.

142*

AUDIO UNITY

For selecting the conditions under which the AUDIO UNITY lamp on the front panel is to light.

0000 IN

The lamp lights when all the audio input levels are set to the UNITY level.

0001 OUT

The lamp lights when all the audio output levels are set to the UNITY level.

0002 IN/OUT

The lamp lights when all the audio input and output levels are set to the UNITY level.

143

CASSTT LIGHT

For setting whether the lighting of the tape mechanism is to be set to ON or remain OFF.

0000 OFF

The mechanism does not light even when a cassette is inserted.

0001 ON

The mechanism lights when a cassette is inserted.

144

TC INPUT

For switching the preset registration method for the time code.

0000 NORMAL:

The time code is input starting with the leftmost digit.

0001 REV

The time code is input from the high-order digit but is displayed from the right-most digit.

145

FRONT LCD

For selecting whether the LCD monitor display on the front panel is to be turned on or off.

0000 OFF

The display is turned off.

0001 ON

The display is turned on or off in synchronization with the screen saver operation for the time code display area.

133

KEY BEEP

For setting the volume of the sound heard when the keys are touched.

0000 OFF 0001 LOW 0002 HIGH

134

ALARM BEEP

For setting the volume of the alarm tone.

0000

OFF 0001 LOW 0002 HIGH

<Note>

If the fan motor has shut down, the alarm tone is sounded at the HIGH volume level regardless of this setting.

*1:This item is not displayed when the 23/24 Hz or 25 Hz (HD or

SD) mode has been selected as the system menu item No.25 (SYSTEM FREQ) setting.

116

EJECT LAMP

For selecting whether the EJECT lamp is to remain lighted or go off after the cassette tape has been ejected.

0000 MODE1

The EJECT lamp remains lighted.

0001 MODE2

The EJECT lamp goes off.

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RS232C SEL

For selecting whether the RS-232C connector is to function.

0000 OFF

: The RS-232C connector does

not function.

0001 ON:The RS-232C connector functions.

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No./Item Description of setting

200

PARA RUN

For selecting whether to operate two or more VTRs in synchronization.

0000 DIS

: The VTRs are not operated in

synchronization.

0001 ENA

: The VTRs are operated in

synchronization.

<Note>

To operate the VTRs in synchronization, set all the VTRs to 1 (ENA). (Refer to pages 14 and 19.)

202

ID SEL

For setting what ID information is to be returned to the controller.

0000 OTHER 0001 DVCPRO 0002 ORIG

<Notes>

• For 0 (OTHER), the ID information of VTRs other than DVCPRO models is set.

• Select 2 (ORIG) only when the VTR is connected to a Panasonic controller (such as the AJ-A900, an optional accessory).

• Select 1 (DVCPRO) or 2 (ORIG) if the 23/24 Hz mode has been selected by system menu item No.25 (SYSTEM FREQ).

205

BAUD RATE

For setting the RS-232C data transfer speed (baud rate).

0000 300 0001 600 0002 1200 0003 2400 0004 4800 0005

9600

207

STOP BIT

For setting the number of RS-232C stop bits.

(Unit: bits)

0000 1 0001 2

206

DATA LENGTH

For setting the RS-232C data length.

(Unit: bits)

0000 7 0001 8

208

PARITY

For setting whether the RS-232C parity bit is to be used and, if it is used, whether even or odd parity is to apply.

0000 NON

The parity bit is not used.

0001 ODD

The parity bit is used with an odd parity.

0002 EVEN

The parity bit is used with an even parity.

No./Item Description of setting

209

RETURN ACK

For setting whether or not to return the ACK code when a command is received from RS232C.

0000 OFF

: The ACK code is not returned.

0001 ON

: The ACK code is returned.

212

MASTER PORT

For selecting the remote control connector for controlling the slave machine when this VTR is to be used as the master machine for deck-to-deck operations.

0001 IN/OUT

: The IN/OUT connector is used.

0001 OUT

: The OUT connector is used.

<Note>

This setting takes effect only when the 9P button has been set to LOCAL (LED off).

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<EDIT>

No./Item Description of setting

300

IN/OUT DEL

For selecting the operation to be performed when an edit point has been set incorrectly (when the OUT point comes before the IN point).

0000 MANU

Editing is not performed unless the illegal edit point is cleared or set properly.

0001 AUTO

The edit point which had already been input is cleared automatically.

301

NEGA FLASH

For selecting whether to show a negative display (time code display area) when the IN point is greater than the OUT point.

0000 OFF

A negative display is not shown.

0001 ON

A negative display is shown.

No./Item Description of setting

302

CONFI EDIT

For selecting whether to perform simultaneous playback during editing.

0000 OFF

: Simultaneous playback is not

performed.

0001 ON

: Simultaneous playback is

performed.

<Note>

Simultaneous playback takes effect when TAPE is selected as the F1 key setting on the

<HOME> menu. Refer to setup menu item No.140 as well.

OUTPUT

303*

AUD EDIT IN

For selecting how to connect the digital audio edit IN points.

0000 CUT

: Cut processing

0001 FADE

: V-fade processing

304*

AUD EDIT OUT

For selecting how to connect the digital audio edit OUT points.

0000 CUT

: Cut processing

0001 FADE

: V-fade processing

305

AUTO ENTRY

For selecting whether to register the IN points using the PREROLL button in cases where the IN points have not been registered.

0000 DIS

: The IN points are not

registered.

0001 ENA

: The IN points are registered.

306*

CF ADJ SEL

For selecting the deck whose the color framing is to be adjusted during deck-to-deck editing.

0000 PLAYER

The player’s IN and OUT points are adjusted (using the recorder as the reference).

0001 RECORD

The recorder’s IN and OUT points are adjusted (using the player as the reference).

307

AFTER CUE-UP

For selecting the VTR’s mode upon completion of the cue-up operation.

0000

STOP

The VTR is set to the STOP mode.

0001 STILL

The VTR is set to the still picture (SHTL STILL) mode.

0002 STILL2

The VTR is set to the still picture (VAR STILL) mode.

308

VAR FWD MAX

For setting the maximum speed of VAR FWD.

0000i4.9

:i4.9 times normal tape speed

0001

:i2 times normal tape speed

(i1.85 times normal tape speed for formats other than DVCPRO HD-LP)

0002

:i1 times normal tape speed

<Notes>

• At any setting other than 0 (i4.9), phase adjustments

cannot be conducted from the editing controller.

• Depending on the format used, the actual tape running speed differs slightly from what is indicated by the superimposed display.

310

JOG FWD MAX

For setting the maximum speed of JOG FWD.

0000i4.9

:i4.9 times normal tape speed

0001

:i2 times normal tape speed

(i1.85 times normal tape speed for formats other than DVCPRO HD-LP)

0002

:i1 times normal tape speed

<Notes>

At any setting other than 0 (i4.9), phase adjustments cannot be conducted from the editing controller which performs these adjustments by the JOG command.

311

JOG REV MAX

For setting the maximum speed of JOG REV.

0000j4.9

:j4.9 times normal tape speed

0001

:j2 times normal tape speed

(j1.85 times normal tape speed for formats other than DVCPRO HD-LP)

0002

:j1 times normal tape speed

312

POSTROLL TM

For setting the postroll time.

Any time from 0 to 5 seconds can be set in 1second increments.

0000 0s 0001 1s 0002 2s 0003 3s 0004 4s 0005 5s

309

VAR REV MAX

For setting the maximum speed of VAR REV.

0000j4.9

:j4.9 times normal tape speed

0001

:j2 times normal tape speed

(j1.85 times normal tape speed for formats other than DVCPRO HD-LP)

0002

:j1 times normal tape speed

<Note>

Depending on the format used, the actual tape running speed differs slightly from what is indicated by the superimposed display

*1:This item is not displayed when the 23/24 Hz or 25 Hz (HD or

SD) mode has been selected as the system menu item No.25 (SYSTEM FREQ) setting.

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<EDIT>

(continued)

No./Item Description of setting No./Item Description of setting

324*

EDIT RPLCEC

As with setup menu item No.320, the VTR’s CUE edit presets are set to ON or OFF following the analog audio signals specified by the editor or controller.

0000 N-DEF

Not set.

0001 CH1

The analog CH1 edit presets are followed.

0002 CH2

The analog CH2 edit presets are followed.

0003 CH1+2

The analog CH1 or CH2 edit presets are followed.

320*

EDIT RPLCE1

For setting the allocation of the channels for the analog audio presets of a controller when a controller without a function to control the edit presets of the digital audio signals is used to edit the digital audio signals of the VTR.

The VTR’s CH1 edit presets are set to ON or OFF following the analog audio signals specified by the controller.

0000 N-DEF

Not set.

0001 CH1

The analog CH1 edit presets are followed.

0002 CH2

The analog CH2 edit presets are followed.

0003 CH1+2

The analog CH1 or CH2 edit presets are followed.

321*

EDIT RPLCE2

As with setup menu item No.320, the VTR’s CH2 edit presets are set to ON or OFF following the analog audio signals specified by the controller.

0000 N-DEF

Not set.

0001 CH1

The analog CH1 edit presets are followed.

0002

CH2

The analog CH2 edit presets are followed

0003 CH1+2

The analog CH1 or CH2 edit presets are followed.

322*

EDIT RPLCE3

As with setup menu item No.320, the VTR’s CH3 edit presets are set to ON or OFF following the analog audio signals specified by the controller.

0000

N-DEF

Not set.

0001 CH1

The analog CH1 edit presets are followed.

0002 CH2

The analog CH2 edit presets are followed

0003 CH1+2

The analog CH1 or CH2 edit presets are followed.

323*

EDIT RPLCE4

As with setup menu item No.320, the VTR’s CH4 edit presets are set to ON or OFF following the analog audio signals specified by the controller.

0000 N-DEF

Not set.

0001 CH1

The analog CH1 edit presets are followed.

0002 CH2

The analog CH2 edit presets are followed.

0003 CH1+2

The analog CH1 or CH2 edit presets are followed.

*1:This item is not displayed when the 23/24 Hz or 25 Hz (HD or

SD) mode has been selected as the system menu item No.25 (SYSTEM FREQ) setting.

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The cumulative total standby time passed in the same location increases at such times when the same material is repeatedly used as is the case when programs are transmitted, for example.

No./Item Description of setting No./Item Description of setting

401

SRC PROTECT

For selecting the operation to be performed when the tape protection mode is established after the VTR has been left standing in the STILL status in a search mode (JOG, VAR or SHTL).

0000 STEP

: STEP FWD

0001 HALF

: Half-loading

0002 T-REL

: Tension release

<Notes>

• When STEP FWD is selected, the VTR is

automatically transferred to the standby OFF (halfloading) mode after it has been left standing in the STILL status for a total of 30 minutes (or 1 minute in the case of a DV or DVCAM tape).

• When, after tension release has been selected and the VTR has been transferred to the tension release mode, the VTR has been left standing in this mode for a total of 2 hours, it is automatically transferred to the standby OFF (half-loading) mode. However, in the case of a DV or DVCAM tape, the transfer to the tension release mode is inhibited, and the VTR operates as if STEP FWD has been selected.

402

DRUM STDBY

For selecting whether the drum is to operate in the standby OFF (half-loading) mode.

0000 OFF

: The drum stops rotating.

0001 ON

: The drum continues to rotate.

403

STOP PROTECT

For selecting the operation to be performed when the tape protection mode is established after the VTR has been left standing in the STOP mode.

0000 STEP

: STEP FWD

0001 HALF

: Half-loading

0002 T-REL

: Tension release

<Notes>

• When STEP FWD is selected, the VTR is

automatically transferred to the standby OFF (halfloading) mode after it has been left standing in the STOP mode for a total of 30 minutes (or 1 minute in the case of a DV or DVCAM tape).

400

STILL TIMER

For selecting the duration of the time taken after the VTR is left standing in the STOP or search STILL mode (JOG, VAR or SHTL) before the tape protection mode is established.

(Units: s = seconds, min = minutes)

0000 0.5s 0001 5s 0002 10s 0003 20s 0004 30s 0005 40s 0006 50s 0007 1min 0008 2min

<Note>

When a DV or DVCAM tape is used, the time is set to 10 seconds even when a setting of 2 (10s) or longer is selected.

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No./Item Description of setting

500*

VITC BLANK

For selecting whether or not to output the VITC signal at the positions selected by setup menu items No.501 (VITC POS-1) and No.502 (VITC POS-2).

0000 BLANK

: The VITC signal is not output.

0001 THRU

: The VITC signal is output.

<Note>

Only the SD output takes effect at this setting.

501*

VITC POS-1

For setting the position where the VITC signal is to be inserted. <59/60Hz> <50Hz, 25Hz (SD)>

0000 10L 0000 7L

:: ::

0006 16L 0004 11L

:: ::

0010 20L 0015 22L

<Notes>

• The same line as the one selected by the setup menu item No.502 (VITC POS-2) cannot be selected.

• Only the SD output takes effect at this setting.

505*

TCG REGEN

For selecting the regeneration signal when REGEN has been selected as the TCG (time code generator) mode.

0000 TC&UB

Regeneration applies to both the time code and user’s bit.

0001 TC

Regeneration applies only to the time code only.

0002 UB

Regeneration applies only to the user’s bit only.

506*

REGEN MODE

For selecting the editing mode range when the VTR is operating in the REGEN mode while performing editing operations with “AUTO” selected as the setup menu item No.503 (TCG MODE) setting.

0000 AS&IN

Regeneration applies during assemble or insert editing.

0001 ASSEM

Regeneration applies during assemble editing.

0002 INSRT

Regeneration applies during insert editing.

507*

TC SOURCE

For selecting the time code to be used when HD SDI or SD SDI has been selected as the setup menu item No.600 (VIDEO IN SEL) setting when an external time code is to be used. [When HD SDI has been selected]

0000

INT

The time code of the internal time code generator is used.

0001 EXT_L

LTC of the TIME CODE IN connector is used.

0002 SLTC

The LTC information added to the serial signals which are input to HD SDI IN is used.

0003 SVITC

The VITC information added to the serial signals which are input to HD SDI IN is used.

[When SD SDI has been selected]

0000 INT

The time code of the internal time code generator is used.

0001 EXT_L

LTC of the TIME CODE IN connector is used.

0002 VITC

The VITC information added to the serial signals which are input to SD SDI IN is used.

<Note>

If the VIDEO IN SEL input selection is changed, the time code is converted as shown below.

[HD_SDI] [SD_SDI] INT

↔

INT

EXT_L

↔

EXT_L

SLTC

↔

EXT_L

SVITC

↔

VITC

502*

VITC POS-2

For setting the position where the VITC signal is to be inserted. <59/60Hz> <50Hz, 25Hz (SD)>

0000 10L 0000 7L

:: ::

0008 18L 0006 13L

:: ::

0010 20L 0015 22L

<Notes>

• The same line as the one selected by the setup menu item No.501 (VITC POS-1) cannot be selected.

• Only the SD output takes effect at this setting.

503*

TCG MODE

For setting the synchronization of the internal time code generator.

0000 REGEN

The time code reader is synchronized with the time code which is read from the tape.

0001 PRE

Presetting is enabled at the operation panel or by the remote controller.

0002 AUTO

The REGEN and PRE settings are automatically switched in accordance with the operation mode. In the editing mode: REGEN is selected. In all other modes: PRE is selected.

504*

RUN MODE

For setting when the internal time code generator is to advance depending on the operation mode.

0000 REC

The time code generator is advanced during recording.

0001 FREE

The time code generator is advanced while the power is on regardless of which operation mode is established.

No./Item Description of setting

*1: This item is not displayed when the 23/24 Hz or 25 Hz (HD or SD) mode

has been selected as the system menu item No.25 (SYSTEM FREQ) setting.

*2: This item is not displayed when the 23/24 Hz or 25 Hz (HD) mode has

been selected as the system menu item No.25 (SYSTEM FREQ) setting.

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VITC OUT

For selecting how to output the VITC which is superimposed on the output video signal.

0000 SBC

In the playback mode, the time code recorded in the SBC area is output.

0001 VAUX

In the playback mode, the time code recorded in the VAUX area is output.

<Note>

The VITC information detected by the HD serial input is automatically recorded in the VAUX area when the video signals are recorded

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No./Item Description of setting

514

HD EMBD VITC

For selecting whether to superimpose the VITC information on the HD serial output.

0000 OFF

The VITC information is not superimposed.

0001 ON

The VITC information is superimposed.

515

HD EMBD LTC

For selecting whether to superimpose the LTC information on the HD serial output.

0000 OFF

The LTC information is not superimposed.

0001 ON

The LTC information ist superimposed.

516*

TC OUT ADV

For selecting the processing to align the phase of the time code which is output from the TIME CODE OUT connector.

Normally, the time code which is output from the TIME CODE OUT connector is aligned with the output video and audio. If so required by the connection with an external component or for some other reason, this item makes it possible to set the mode for aligning the phase with the input.

0000

OFF

The phase alignment processing is not conducted. The time code which is output from the TIME CODE OUT connector is aligned with the output video and audio.

0001 EDIT

During playback when an editing mode has been selected and during editing, the time code which is output from the TIME CODE OUT connector is aligned with the input video and audio. In all other modes, it is aligned with the output video and audio

517*

TCG OUT

For selecting whether to latch the TCG display and LTC output during INPUT CHECK.

0000 MOMENT

The INPUT CHECK mode is established only while the INPUT CHECK key is held down.

0001 LATCH

When the INPUT CHECK key is pressed, the INPUT CHECK mode is established; even when it is released, the mode remains unchanged. The selection is released when the video output is set to a mode other than the EE mode.

SBC (sub code data) area:

This is an area on the helical track, and it is separate from the video and audio data area. The time codes, recording dates and times and other tape control information complying with SMPTE/EBU standards are stored here. As with the conventional LTC (linear time code), the time code can be read even during rewinding or fast forwarding. It can also be read out when the tape has stopped.

VAUX (video auxiliary data) area:

This area is to be found in the video data area on the helical track. The additional information relating to the video data is stored here.

508*

BINARY GP

For setting how the user’s bit of the time code generated by the TCG is to be used.

0000 000

NOT SPECIFIED (no character set specified)

0001 001

ISO CHARACTER (8-bit character set complying with ISO646, ISO2022 standards)

0002 010

: UNASSIGNED 1 (undefined)

0003 011

: UNASSIGNED 2 (undefined)

0004 100

: UNASSIGNED 3 (undefined)

0005 101

: PAGE/LINE

0006 110

: UNASSIGNED 4 (undefined)

0007 111

: UNASSIGNED 5 (undefined)

509

PHASE CORR

For selecting whether to exercise phase correction control over the LTC which is generated by the TCG.

0000 OFF

Phase correction control is not exercised.

0001 ON

Phase correction control is exercised.

510*

TCG CF FLAG

For selecting whether to set the CF flag of the TCG to ON or OFF.

0000 OFF

: The CF flag is set to OFF.

0001 ON

: The CF flag is set to ON.

511*

DF MODE

For selecting the drop frame or non-drop frame mode for CTL and TCG.

0000

: The drop frame mode is

selected.

0001 NDF

: The non-drop frame mode is

selected

<Note>

This DF mode setting takes effect only when LOCAL is selected or when “ENA” has been selected as the setup menu item No.001 (LOCAL ENA) setting.

512*

TC OUT REF

For switching the phase of the time code, which is output from the TIME CODE OUT connector, in response to the external LTC input when a setting other than “INT” has been selected for setup menu item No.507 (TC SOURCE). (In EE mode only)

0000 V OUT

: The phase is aligned with the

output image.

0001 TC IN

: The phase is aligned with the

external time code input

No./Item Description of setting

*1: This item is not displayed when the 23/24 Hz or 25 Hz (HD or SD) mode

has been selected as the system menu item No.25 (SYSTEM FREQ) setting.

*2: This item is not displayed when the 23/24 Hz, 25 Hz (HD or SD) or 50 Hz

mode has been selected as the system menu item No.25 (SYSTEM FREQ) setting.

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For accentuating the horizontal contours during down-conversion and line conversion (1080i

720p). 0000 0dB 0001i0.7dB 0002

1dB 0003i1. 2dB 0004i1.5dB 0005i2dB

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<VIDEO>

No./Item Description of setting No./Item Description of setting

601*

VIDEO INT SG

For selecting the type of internal signal.

0000

100%CB

A 100% color bar signal is selected.

0001 75%CB

A 75% color bar signal is selected.

0002 SMPTE

An SMPTE color bar signal is selected.

0003 ARIB

An ARIB color bar signal is selected.

0004 MB

A multiburst signal is selected.

0005 RAMP

A ramp signal is selected.

0006 BLACK

A black signal is selected.

0007 PLL

A PLL signal is selected.

0008 EQ

An EQ signal is selected.

600*

VIDEO IN SEL

For selecting the video signal which is to be input.

0000 INT SG

The internal signal selected by the VIDEO INT SG item is generated.

0001 HDSDI

The serial video signal which has been input to the HD SDI IN connector is selected.

0002 SDTI

(In 59/60 Hz mode)

The compressed IF signal which has been input to the SDTI IN connector is selected. (This setting does not appear when the AJ-YAC15P optional board has not been installed.)

0002 SD SDI

The serial video signal which has been input to the SD SDI IN connector is selected. (This setting does not appear when the AJ-UC1700G optional board has not been installed.)

602*

SDI IN MODE

For selecting how to process the serial input.

0000 DR OFF:The 8 higher bits after rounding up

the 2 lowest bits are recorded.

0001 DR ON:The signal with 8 higher bits, obtained

by dynamic rounding, is recorded.

603

V-MUTE SEL

For selecting whether to mute the video output signals if LOW RF has been detected during playback.

0000 N MUTE

: The signals are not muted.

(They are frozen.)

0001 GRAY:The signals are muted with gray. 0002 BLACK:The signals are muted with black. 0003 NOISE:The signals are muted with noise.

606

SD MONI O SEL

For selecting the SD SDI or MONITOR output signal.

0000 MONI

:: The MONITOR signal is output.

0001 SDI

: The same video signal as the

one output from the SD SDI OUT1 connector is output

<Note>

When 1 (SDI) is selected, the time code and other information are not superimposed on the display.

604*

FREEZE SEL

For selecting the freeze mode of the still pictures and slow playback mode.

0000 FIELD

: Field freeze, field slow

0000 FRAME

: Frame freeze, frame slow

605*

INTERPOLATE

During field slow playback, vertical interpolation is conducted automatically to minimize the up/down movement of the playback pictures. However, this setting enables the interpolation operation to be forcibly set to OFF.

0000 OFF:The interpolation is forcibly set to OFF. 0001 AUTO:During slow playback, the interpolation

is automatically set to ON.

620*

DOWNCON MODE

For selecting the picture frame during downconversion.

0000 FIT_V

: Side cut mode

0001 FIT_H

: Letter box mode

0002 FIT_HV

: Squeeze mode

0003 14:9

: Semi letter box 14:9

0004 13:9

: Semi letter box 13:9

621*

UPCON MODE

For selecting the picture frame during upconversion.

0000 FIT_V

: Side panel mode

0001 FIT_H

: Top and bottom cut in vertical

direction

0002 FIT_HV

: Stretch mode

622

D/C RESP H

For selecting the horizontal frequency band during down-conversion and line conversion (1080i

720p).

0000

WIDE

0001 STD

623

D/C RESP V

For selecting the vertical frequency band during down-conversion and line conversion (1080i

720p). 0000 WIDE 0001 STD

624*

U/C RESP H

For selecting the horizontal frequency band during up-conversion and line conversion.

0000

STD

0001

NARROW

625*

U/C RESP V

For selecting the vertical frequency band during up-conversion and line conversion.

0000 STD 0001

NARROW

626

D/C ENH H

<Note>

The numbers on the superimposed display are approximations only.

*1: This item is not displayed when the 23/24 Hz or 25 Hz (HD or SD) mode

has been selected as the system menu item.

*4: This item is not displayed when the 23/24 Hz or 25 Hz (HD) mode has

been selected as the system menu item No.25 (SYSTEM FREQ) setting.

*5: This item is not displayed when the 25 Hz (HD or SD) mode has been

selected as the system menu item No.25 (SYSTEM FREQ) setting.

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<VIDEO>

(continued)

No./Item Description of setting No./Item Description of setting

627

D/C ENH V

For accentuating the vertical contours during down-conversion and line conversion (1080i

720p). 0000 0dB 0001i0.7dB 0002

1dB 0003i1.2dB 0004i1.5dB 0005i2dB

628*

U/C ENH H

For accentuating the horizontal contours during up-conversion.

0000 0dB 0001i0.7dB 0002

1dB 0003i1.2dB 0004i1.5dB 0005i2dB

629*

U/C ENH V

For accentuating the vertical contours during up-conversion.

0000 0dB 0001i0.7dB 0002

1dB 0003i1.2dB 0004i1.5dB 0005i2dB

630*

1080i>HD_ OUT

For selecting the HD output signal format during 1080i tape playback or in the 1080i EE mode. (See table below.)

0000

1080i 0001 720p 0002 1080i

631*

1080i>SD_ OUT

For selecting the SD output signal format during 1080i tape playback or in the 1080i EE mode. (See table below.)

0000 480i 0001 -------0002 480p

0000 1080i

(no conversion)

480i (downconverted output)

720p (lineconverted output)

480i (downconverted output)

1080i (no conversion)

480p* (downconverted output)

480i (downconverted output)

0001

0002

HD SDI OUT SD SDI OUT

Output connectors

VIDEO OUT

632*

720p>HD_ OUT

For selecting the HD output signal format during 720p tape playback or in the 720p EE mode. (See table below.)

0000 1080i 0001 720p 0002 720p

634*

480p>HD_ OUT

For selecting the HD output signal format during 480p tape (DVCPRO50P) playback.

(See table below.)

0000

1080i 0001 720p 0002 ---------

635*

480p>SD_ OUT

For selecting the SD output signal format during 480p tape (DVCPRO50P) playback.

(See table below.)

0000 480p 0001 480p 0002 480i

633*

720p>SD_ OUT

For selecting the SD output signal format during 720p tape playback or in the 720p EE mode. (See table below.)

0000 -------0001 480i 0002 480p

0000 1080i (line-

converted output)

480i (downconverted output)

720p (no conversion)

480i (downconverted output)

720p (no conversion)

480p* (downconverted output)

480i (downconverted output)

0001

0002

HD SDI OUT SD SDI OUT

Output connectors

VIDEO OUT

0000 1080i (up-

converted output)

480p* (no conversion)

480i (downconverted output)

720p (upconverted output)

480p* (no conversion)

480i (downconverted output)

Muted 480i (down-

converted output)

480i (downconverted output)

0001

0002

<Note>

During SD tape playback, the VTR cannot be operated in the 60 Hz mode.

HD SDI OUT SD SDI OUT

Output connectors

VIDEO OUT

<Note>

The numbers on the superimposed display are approximations only.

<Note>

The numbers on the superimposed display are approximations only.

<Note>

There is no output in the 60 Hz mode.

<Note>

The numbers on the superimposed display are approximations only.

*1:This item is not displayed when the 23/24 Hz, 25 Hz (HD or SD)

or 50 Hz mode has been selected as the system menu item No.25 (SYSTEM FREQ) setting.

*2:This item is not displayed when the 25 Hz (HD or SD) mode has

been selected as the system menu item No.25 (SYSTEM FREQ) setting.

* Setup menu item No.107 and INPUT CHECK do not function,

and the same signal as this signal line is output.

<Note>

There is no output in the 60 Hz mode.

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<Note>

Setup menu items No.638, 639, 640, 641 and 642 do not function when the AJ-UC1700G optional board has not been installed.

The underlining (__) denotes the factory setting mode. *UP: With HD output (HD tape playback or up-converted output) *DW: With SD output (SD tape playback or down-converted output)

<VIDEO>

(continued)

No./Item Description of setting No./Item Description of setting

637*

480i>SD_ OUT

For selecting the SD output signal format during 480i tape (DVCPRO50, DVCPRO, DV or DVCAM) playback. (See table below.)

0000 480i 0001 480i 0002 480p

636*

480i>HD_ OUT

For selecting the HD output signal format during 480i tape (DVCPRO50, DVCPRO, DV or DVCAM) playback. (See table below.)

0000 1080i 0001 720p 0002 ---------

0000 1080i (up-

converted output)

480i (no conversion)

720p (upconverted output)

480i (no conversion)

Muted 480p* (up-

converted output)

480i (no conversion)

0001

0002

HD SDI OUT SD SDI OUT

Output connectors

VIDEO OUT

638*

IN U/C MODE

For selecting the up-conversion picture frame when SD SDI input signals are supplied.

0000 FIT_V

: Side panel mode

0001 FIT_H:

Top and bottom cut in vertical direction

0002 FIT_HV:Stretch mode

639*

I U/C RESP H

For selecting the horizontal frequency band during the up-conversion of SD SDI input signals.

0000 STD 0001 NARROW

640*

I U/C RESP V

For selecting the vertical frequency band during the up-conversion of SD SDI input signals.

0000 STD 0001 NARROW

642*

I U/C ENH V

For accentuating the vertical contours during up-conversion of SD SDI input signals.

0000 0dB 0001i0.7dB 0002

1dB 0003i1.2dB 0004i1.5dB 0005i2dB

650

STYLE

0000* CMPNT*

: Level adjustment mode for the

component style

0001 CMPST

: Level adjustment mode for the

composite style

The asterisk denotes the factory setting for AJ-HD1700E.

For adjusting the black level of the HD SDI output.

50j10.0%

150

0.0%

250i10.0%

<Note>

This setting takes effect when “CMPNT” has been selected as the setup menu item No.650 setting.

656

BK LVL (HD)*

655

Pr LVL (HD)*

For adjusting the PB level of the HD SDI output. (

j¶

0 dB

3 dB)

0000 0.0%

1000 100.0%

1413 141.3%

651*

HUE STYLE (SD)*

For selecting the rotational axis of the chroma phase adjustment.

0000 Pb-Pr

: The axis rotates in a perfect

circle on the SDI (component style) vectorscope.

0001

U-V

: The axis rotates in a perfect

circle on the analog (composite style) vectorscope.

653

Y LVL (HD)*

For adjusting the Y level of the HD SDI output. (

j¶

0 dB

3 dB)

0000 0.0%

1000

100.0%

1413 141.3%

654

Pb LVL (HD)*

For adjusting the PB level of the HD SDI output. (

j¶

0 dB

3 dB)

0000 0.0%

1000 100.0%

1413 141.3%

<Note>

This setting takes effect when “CMPNT” has been selected as the setup menu item No.650 setting.

<Note>

This setting takes effect when “CMPNT” has been selected as the setup menu item No.650 setting.

<Note>

This setting takes effect when “CMPNT” has been selected as the setup menu item No.650 setting.

<Note>

The numbers on the superimposed display are approximations only.

<Note>

During SD tape playback, the VTR cannot be operated in the 60 Hz mode.

*1:This item is not displayed when the 23/24 Hz or 25 Hz (HD or

SD) mode has been selected as the system menu item No.25 (SYSTEM FREQ) setting.

*2:This item is not displayed when the 23/24 Hz, 25 Hz (HD or SD)

or 50 Hz mode has been selected as the system menu item No.25 (SYSTEM FREQ) setting.

*3:This item is not displayed when the 50 Hz or 25 Hz (HD or SD)

mode has been selected as the system menu item No.25 (SYSTEM FREQ) setting.

* Setup menu item No.107 and INPUT CHECK do not function,

and the same signal as this signal line is output.

641*

I U/C ENH H

For accentuating the horizontal contours during up-conversion of SD SDI input signals.

0000 0dB 0001i0.7dB 0002

1dB 0003i1.2dB 0004i1.5dB 0005i2dB

<Note>

The numbers on the superimposed display are approximations only.

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output)

<VIDEO>

(continued)

No./Item Description of setting No./Item Description of setting

663

C LEVEL

For adjusting the chroma level of the HD SDI output, SD SDI output and VIDEO output. (

j¶

0 dB

3 dB)

0000 0.0%

1000 100.0%

1413 141.3%

660

Pr LVL (SD)*

For adjusting the PR level of the SD SDI output and VIDEO output. (j¶to

0 dB

3 dB)

0000 0.0%

1000 100.0%

1413 141.3%

661

BK LVL (SD)*

For adjusting the black level of the SD SDI output and VIDEO output.

50j10.0%

150

0.0%

250

10.0%

<Note>

This setting takes effect when “CMPST” has been selected as the setup menu item No.650 setting.

<Note>

This setting takes effect when “CMPNT” has been selected as the setup menu item No.650 setting.

<Note>

This setting takes effect when “CMPNT” has been selected as the setup menu item No.650 setting.

662

V LEVEL

For adjusting the video level of the HD SDI output, SD SDI output and VIDEO output. (

j¶

0 dB

6 dB)

0000 0.0%

1000

100.0%

2000 200.0%

<Note>

This setting takes effect when “CMPST” has been selected as the setup menu item No.650 setting.

659

Pb LVL (SD)*

For adjusting the PB level of the SD SDI output and VIDEO output. (

j¶

0 dB

3 dB)

0000 0.0%

1000 100.0%

1413 141.3%

<Note>

This setting takes effect when “CMPNT” has been selected as the setup menu item No.650 setting.

670

BRIGHT

For adjusting the brightness of the LCD monitor on the front panel.

127

254 127

671

R-BRIGHT

For adjusting the brightness (red) of the LCD monitor on the front panel.

127

254 127

672

B-BRIGHT

For adjusting the brightness (blue) of the LCD monitor on the front panel.

127

254 127

673

CONTRAST

For adjusting the contrast of the LCD monitor on the front panel.

127

254 127

674

R-CONTRAST

For adjusting the contrast (red) of the LCD monitor on the front panel.

127

254 127

665

SETUP LVL (BK LVL*)

For adjusting the setup (black*) level of the HD SDI output, SD SDI output and VIDEO output. (j10% to i10%)

50j10.0%

150

0.0%

250

10.0%

<Note>

This setting takes effect when “CMPST” has been selected as the setup menu item No.650 setting.

658

Y LVL (SD)*

For adjusting the Y level of the SD SDI output and VIDEO output. (

j¶

0 dB

3 dB)

0000 0.0%

1000 100.0%

1413 141.3%

<Note>

This setting takes effect when “CMPNT” has been selected as the setup menu item No.650 setting.

664

HUE (C PHASE*)

For adjusting the chroma phase of the HD SDI output, SD SDI output and VIDEO output. (Approx. j30xto i30x)

0000j31.0

0062

0.0

0124 31.0

<Note>

If 0 (50) or 3 [25 (HD)] or 4 [25 (SD)] has been selected as the system menu item No.25 (SYSTEM FREQ) setting:

• The HD SDI output cannot be adjusted.

• The SD SDI output and video output can be adjusted only when an SD format tape is being created

<Note>

This setting takes effect when “CMPST” has been selected as the setup menu item No.650 setting.

* This is the name of the menu item for AJ-HD1700E.

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No./Item Description of setting

Setup menus

<VIDEO>

(continued)

No./Item Description of setting

680*

CC (F1) BLANK*

For selecting ON or OFF for the closed caption signals in the first field.

0000 BLANK:The signals are forcibly blanked. 0001 THRU

: The signals are not blanked.

681*

CC (F2) BLANK*

For selecting ON or OFF for the closed caption signals in the second field.

0000 BLANK:The signals are forcibly blanked. 0001 THRU

: The signals are not blanked.

682

VO SETUP (HD)*

(This menu is not displayed for AJ-HD1700E.)

This selects the composite output signal in HD mode.

0000 THRU:The signal is output with no

setup added.

0001

ADD22L

: The signal is output from line

22 with a 7.5% setup added.

0002 ADD21L

: The signal is output from line 21

with a 7.5% setup added.

0002 ADD20L

: The signal is output from line 20

with a 7.5% setup added.

683

VO SETUP (SD)*

(This menu is not displayed for AJ-HD1700E.)

This selects the composite output signal in SD mode.

0000 THRU

: The signal is output with no

setup added.

0001 ADD22L

: The signal is output from line

22 with a 7.5% setup added.

0002 ADD21L

: The signal is output from line

21 with a 7.5% setup added.

0002 ADD20L

: The signal is output from line

20 with a 7.5% setup added.

676*

BLK CLIP

This function clips the signals below the pedestal level for SD SDI OUT and composite OUT Y (luminance) signals.

0000

OFF

: The signals are not clipped.

0001 ON

: The signals are clipped.

675

B-CONTRAST

For adjusting the contrast (blue) of the LCD monitor on the front panel.

127

254 127

*1:This item is not displayed when the 23/24 Hz or 25 Hz (HD or

SD) mode has been selected as the system menu item No.25 (SYSTEM FREQ) setting.

*2:This item is not displayed when the 23/24 Hz, 25 Hz (HD or SD)

or 50 Hz mode has been selected as the system menu item No.25 (SYSTEM FREQ) setting.

*3:This item is not displayed when the 50 Hz or 25 Hz (HD or SD)

mode has been selected as the system menu item No.25 (SYSTEM FREQ) setting.

*4:This item is not displayed when the 23/24 Hz or 25 Hz (HD)

mode has been selected as the system menu item No.25 (SYSTEM FREQ) setting

688*

CC REC

For selecting whether to record the closed caption signals which are superimposed on the SD input signal.

0000 OFF

: The closed caption signals are

not recorded on the tape.

0001 ON

The closed caption signals are recorded on the tape if they are superimposed on the SD input signal. In this case, they are blanked, upconverted and then recorded.

<Notes>

• When SDTI has been selected as the input signal, the closed caption data superimposed on the compressed input signals is recorded on the tape in its original form regardless of this menu item’s setting.

• Setup menu item No.688 does not function when the AJ-UC1700G optional board has not been installed.

695*

BLANK LINE

For selecting ON or OFF for blanking for the vertical blanking period of the video signals during SD tape playback.

0000 BLANK

All the lines are forcibly blanked.

0001 THRU

None of the lines are blanked.

0002 MANU

Blanking ON or OFF is selected on a line-byline basis.

<Note>

When 2 (MANU) is set and the button is pressed, the display transfers to the submenu screen where the ON or OFF can be set for each line. Press the button again to return the display from the submenu screen.

SHIFT

Submenu screen <50Hz>

Submenu screen <59/60 Hz>

01 LINE 11&274

:: 12 LINE 22&285

0000 BLANK

: The lines are forcibly blanked.

0001 THRU

: The lines are not blanked

00 LINE 7&320

:: 15 LINE 22&335

0000

BLANK

: The lines are forcibly blanked.

0001 THRU

: The lines are not blanked

686*

CCR MODE (SD)*

For selecting the cross color processing during playback.

0000 OFF

: The cross color is output as is.

0001 ON:The cross color can be reduced.

684

EDH (SD)*

For selecting whether to superimpose EDH on the serial output signals.

0000 OFF

: EDH is not superimposed.

0001 ON

: EDH is superimposed.

685*

ESR MODE (SD)*

For selecting the operation mode for edge subcarrier reduction (ESR) in the playback circuit.

0000 OFF

: ESR is forcibly set to OFF.

0001 AUTO

: ESR is automatically set to ON

or OFF in accordance with the VTR operation.

687*

SDI INDEX 0 *DW

For selecting whether to superimpose the VIDEO INDEX signal on the SD SDI output signal.

0000 OFF

: The VIDEO INDEX signal is not

superimposed on the SD SDI output signal.

0001 ON:The VIDEO INDEX signal is

superimposed on the SD SDI output signal.

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<AUDIO>

No./Item Description of setting No./Item Description of setting

700*

CH1 IN LV

For selecting the audio input (CH1) reference level.

0000 4dB 0001

0dB

0002j20dB

701*

CH2 IN LV

For selecting the audio input (CH2) reference level.

0000 4dB 0001 0dB 0002j20dB

702*

CH3 IN LV

For selecting the audio input (CH3) reference level.

0000 4dB 0001 0dB 0002j20dB

703*

CH4 IN LV

For selecting the audio input (CH4) reference level.

0000 4dB 0001 0dB 0002j20dB

704*

CUE IN LV

For selecting the CUE input reference level.

0000 4dB 0001 0dB 0002j20dB 0003j60dB

705

CH1 OUT LV

For selecting the audio output (CH1) reference level.

0000 4dB 0001 0dB 0002j20dB

706

CH2 OUT LV

For selecting the audio output (CH2) reference level.

0000 4dB 0001

0dB

0002j20dB

707

CH3 OUT LV

For selecting the audio output (CH3) reference level.

0000 4dB 0001

0dB

0002j20dB

708

CH4 OUT LV

For selecting the audio output (CH4) reference level.

0000 4dB 0001

0dB

0002j20dB

711

MONIR OUT LV

For selecting the audio monitor output (Rch) reference level.

0000 4dB 0001 0dB 0002j20dB

712

MONI OUT

For selecting the audio monitor output UNITY or VARIABLE level.

0000 UNITY

: The signals are output at a

fixed level.

0001 VAR

: The signal output is coupled

with the headphones volume control.

713*

CH1 IN SEL

For selecting the CH1 input signal.

0000 INT SG

: The internal signal is selected.

0001

DIGI

: Digital input signals are

selected.

0002 ANA

: Analog input signals are

selected.

<Note>

When DIGI has been selected, whether serial or AES is selected for the input is determined by the setting selected for setup menu item No.721 (D IN SEL 12).

714*

CH2 IN SEL

For selecting the CH2 input signal.

0000 INT SG

: The internal signal is selected.

0001

DIGI

: Digital input signals are

selected.

0002 ANA

: Analog input signals are

selected.

<Note>

When DIGI has been selected, whether serial or AES is selected for the input is determined by the setting selected for setup menu item No.721 (D IN SEL 12).

715*

CH3 IN SEL

For selecting the CH3 input signal.

0000 INT SG

: The internal signal is selected.

0001 DIGI

: Digital input signals are

selected.

0002 ANA

: Analog input signals are

selected.

<Note>

When DIGI has been selected, whether serial or AES is selected for the input is determined by the setting selected for setup menu item No.722 (D IN SEL 34).

716*

CH4 IN SEL

For selecting the CH4 input signal.

0000 INT SG

: The internal signal is selected.

0001 DIGI

: Digital input signals are

selected.

0002 ANA

: Analog input signals are

selected.

<Note>

When DIGI has been selected, whether serial or AES is selected for the input is determined by the setting selected for setup menu item No.722 (D IN SEL 34).

*1:This item is not displayed when the 23/24 Hz or 25 Hz (HD or

SD) mode has been selected as the system menu item No.25 (SYSTEM FREQ) setting.

709

CUE OUT LV

For selecting the CUE output reference level.

0000 4dB 0001

0dB

0002j20dB

710

MONIL OUT LV

For selecting the audio monitor output (Lch) reference level.

0000 4dB 0001

0dB

0002j20dB

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717*

CH5 IN SEL

For selecting the CH5 input signal.

0000 INT SG

: The internal signal is selected.

0001 DIGI

: Digital input signals are

selected.

0002 ANA

: Analog input signals are

selected.

(CH1 input)

<Note>

When DIGI has been selected, whether serial or AES is selected for the input is determined by the setting selected for setup menu item No.723 (D IN SEL 56).

718*

CH6 IN SEL

For selecting the CH6 input signal.

0000 INT SG

: The internal signal is selected.

0001

DIGI

: Digital input signals are

selected.

0002 ANA

: Analog input signals are

selected.

(CH2 input)

<Note>

When DIGI has been selected, whether serial or AES is selected for the input is determined by the setting selected for setup menu item No.723 (D IN SEL 56).

719*

CH7 IN SEL

For selecting the CH7 input signal.

0000 INT SG

: The internal signal is selected.

0001

DIGI

: Digital input signals are

selected.

0002 ANA

: Analog input signals are

selected.

(CH3 input)

<Note>

When DIGI has been selected, whether serial or AES is selected for the input is determined by the setting selected for setup menu item No.724 (D IN SEL 78).

720*

CH8 IN SEL

For selecting the CH8 input signal.

0000 INT SG

: The internal signal is selected.

0001 DIGI

: Digital input signals are

selected.

0002 ANA

: Analog input signals are

selected.

(CH4 input)

<Note>

When DIGI has been selected, whether serial or AES is selected for the input is determined by the setting selected for setup menu item No.724 (D IN SEL 78).

Setup menus

The underlining (__) denotes the factory setting mode.

<AUDIO>

(continued)

No./Item Description of setting No./Item Description of setting

721*

D IN SEL12

For selecting the CH1 and CH2 digital input signals.

0000 AES

: AES/EBU

0001 SDI

: Serial

722*

D IN SEL34

For selecting the CH3 and CH4 digital input signals.

0000 AES

: AES/EBU

0001 SDI

: Serial

723*

D IN SEL56

For selecting the CH5 and CH6 digital input signals.

0000 AES

: AES/EBU

0001 SDI

: Serial

724*

D IN SEL78

For selecting the CH7 and CH8 digital input signals.

0000

AES

: AES/EBU

0001 SDI

: Serial

725*

REC CH1

For selecting the input signals to be recorded on the audio CH1 track.

0000 CH1

: Audio input CH1 signals

0001 CH2

: Audio input CH2 signals

0002 CH3

: Audio input CH3 signals

0003 CH4

: Audio input CH4 signals

0004 CH1+2

: Audio input CH1 and CH2

mixed signals

0005 CH3+4

: Audio input CH3 and CH4

mixed signals

726*

REC CH2

For selecting the input signals to be recorded on the audio CH2 track.

0000 CH1

: Audio input CH1 signals

0001

CH2

: Audio input CH2 signals

0002 CH3

: Audio input CH3 signals

0003 CH4

: Audio input CH4 signals

0004 CH1+2

: Audio input CH1 and CH2

mixed signals

0005 CH3+4

: Audio input CH3 and CH4

mixed signals

727*

REC CH3

For selecting the input signals to be recorded on the audio CH3 track.

0000 CH1

: Audio input CH1 signals

0001 CH2

: Audio input CH2 signals

0002 CH3

: Audio input CH3 signals

0003 CH4

: Audio input CH4 signals

0004 CH1+2

: Audio input CH1 and CH2

mixed signals

0005 CH3+4

: Audio input CH3 and CH4

mixed signals

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REC CH4

For selecting the input signals to be recorded on the audio CH4 track.

0000 CH1

: Audio input CH1 signals

0001 CH2

: Audio input CH2 signals

0002 CH3

: Audio input CH3 signals

0003 CH4

: Audio input CH4 signals

0004 CH1+2

: Audio input CH1 and CH2

mixed signals

0005 CH3+4

: Audio input CH3 and CH4

mixed signals

729*

REC CH5

For selecting the input signals to be recorded on the audio CH5 track.

0000

CH5

: Audio input CH5 signals

0001 CH6

: Audio input CH6 signals

0002 CH7

: Audio input CH7 signals

0003 CH8

: Audio input CH8 signals

0004 CH5+6

: Audio input CH5 and CH6

mixed signals

0005 CH7+8

: Audio input CH7 and CH8

mixed signals

*1:This item is not displayed when the 23/24 Hz or 25 Hz (HD or

SD) mode has been selected as the system menu item No.25 (SYSTEM FREQ) setting.

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REC CUE

For selecting the input signals to be recorded on the CUE track.

0000 CUE

: CUE IN

0001 CH1

: Audio input CH1 signals

0002 CH2

: Audio input CH2 signals

0003 CH3

: Audio input CH3 signals

0004 CH4

: Audio input CH4 signals

0005 CH5

: Audio input CH5 signals

0006 CH6

: Audio input CH6 signals

0007 CH7

: Audio input CH7 signals

0008 CH8

: Audio input CH8 signals

0009 CH1+2

Audio input CH1 and CH2 mixed signals

0010 CH3+4

Audio input CH3 and CH4 mixed signals

0011 CH5+6

Audio input CH5 and CH6 mixed signals

0012 CH7+8

Audio input CH7 and CH8 mixed signals

0013 CH1j8

Audio input CH1 to CH8 mixed signals

734*

PB FADE

For selecting how to process the audio edit points (IN points and OUT points) during playback.

0000 AUTO

: The status established during

recording is followed.

0001 CUT

: Forcibly cut

0002 FADE

: Forcibly faded

735

HD EMBD AUD

For selecting whether to superimpose the audio data on the HD serial output.

0000 OFF:The audio data is not

superimposed.

0001

The audio data is superimposed.

736

SD EMBD AUD

For selecting whether to superimpose the audio data on the SD serial output.

0000 OFF:The audio data is not

superimposed.

0001

The audio data is superimposed.

737

MONI MIX

For selecting the mixed signals for the headphone monitor (Lch and/or Rch).

0000

OFF

: Neither the Lch nor Rch signals

are mixed.

0001 L

: Only the Lch signals are mixed.

0002 R

: Only the Rch signals are mixed.

0003 L/R

: Both the Lch and Rch signals

are mixed.

<Notes>

• At the OFF setting, the signals to be output to monitor L (or monitor R) are switched to CH1, CH2, CH3 and so on each time the “L” or “R” button is pressed. The selected signals are displayed below the audio level meter.

• At the L, R or L/R setting, the signals of a multiple number of channels can be mixed and output. When the number key corresponding to the channel whose signals are to be monitored is pressed while the “L” (or “R”) button is held down, that channel is selected. The selected channel is displayed below the audio level meter. (Alternatively, the same steps can be taken to de-select a channel which has already been selected.) However, only up to 2 channels among the CH1-CH4 channels and up to 2 channels among the CH5 to CH8 channels can be selected.

Setup menus

The underlining (__) denotes the factory setting mode.

<AUDIO>

(continued)

No./Item Description of setting No./Item Description of setting

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REC CH6

For selecting the input signals to be recorded on the audio CH6 track.

0000 CH5

: Audio input CH5 signals

0001 CH6

: Audio input CH6 signals

0002 CH7

: Audio input CH7 signals

0003 CH8

: Audio input CH8 signals

0004 CH5+6

: Audio input CH5 and CH6

mixed signals

0005 CH7+8

: Audio input CH7 and CH8

mixed signals

731*

REC CH7

For selecting the input signals to be recorded on the audio CH7 track.

0000 CH5

: Audio input CH5 signals

0001 CH6

: Audio input CH6 signals

0002 CH7

: Audio input CH7 signals

0003 CH8

: Audio input CH8 signals

0004 CH5+6

: Audio input CH5 and CH6

mixed signals

0005 CH7+8

: Audio input CH7 and CH8

mixed signals

732*

REC CH8

For selecting the input signals to be recorded on the audio CH8 track.

0000 CH5

: Audio input CH5 signals

0001 CH6

: Audio input CH6 signals

0002 CH7

: Audio input CH7 signals

0003

CH8

: Audio input CH8 signals

0004 CH5+6

: Audio input CH5 and CH6

mixed signals

0005 CH7+8

: Audio input CH7 and CH8

mixed signals

738

CH1 CUE SEL

For selecting the CH1 output status of the main signal line in the search mode.

0000 OFF

The CUE signal is not output.

0001 ON

The CUE signal is output.

<Note>

For details on the audio output statuses, refer to “Audio outputs in the search mode” on page 103.

*1:This item is not displayed when the 23/24 Hz or 25 Hz (HD or

SD) mode has been selected as the system menu item No.25 (SYSTEM FREQ) setting.

Panasonic AJ-HD1700PE User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

For your safety (General)

General outline

Standard accessories

Features

Front panel

Time code display

Rear panel

Connections

Example of connections performed for two VTRs (deck-to-deck)

Concerning tapes

Turning on the power and inserting the cassette

STOP and STANDBY modes

Recording

Playback

Preroll

Switch settings and adjustments

Automatic Editing (deck-to-deck)

Registering the edit pointsSelecting the editing mode

Modifying edit points

Checking the edit points

Previewing

Automatic editing

Reviewing

Audio Split Editing

Variable memory function

Function menus

General description

Allocating the function keys

How to switch the settings

VIDEO

AUDIO

DIAG

MENU

INSERT

CARD

System menus

Setup menus