Panasonic AJ-HD3700H User Manual

Digital Video Cassette Recorder

Operating Instructions

(Supplement 1)

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Outline of changes and additions

This supplement describes what changes and additions have been made to the operating instructions of the
AJ-HD3700H digital video cassette recorder.

New changes and additions

Item concerned

Recording

HOME

VIDEO IN

TC/CHR

TC/CHR
CONVERT

SYSTEM SET UP

TEST IC CARD

TEST IC CARD
ERROR LOG

Change/addition

System frequency added

System frequency added

Internal signal generator (INT-SG)
synchronization

TC conversion function

Menu changed

True-P (Non-PsF) signal interface added

Date and time registration method

F7 (REAL TIME) key added

Page in AJ-HD3700H’s

operating instructions

Hardware section,
page 25

Software section,
page 8

Software section,
pages 22, 23

Software section,
pages 70 to 73

Software section,
page 80

Software section,
pages 130 to 132 and
135

Software section,
page 156

Software section,
page 161

Page in this
supplement

3, 4

5

6, 7

8 to 11

12, 13

14 to 17

18, 19

20

– 2 –

Recording

This flowchart shows the steps for recording the digital signals which are supplied to the unit from an external
digital device.

11. Check the connections.

12. Turn on the power.

13. After making sure that no cassette tape is inserted in this unit, set the system frequency

59.94, 23.98, 24, 25 or 50 by F1 (FREQ) key of the SYSTEM SET UP menu.

F13

F12

F11

F10

F9

F8F7F6F5F4F3F2F1

The frequency setting is possible when the two keys, F and F1 are pressed at the same time.
Select the frequency by cursor key [3, 4] and press the BS and ENT keys at the same time,
then the frequency is secured. In 59 Hz mode, the selection window will be further displayed
(1080i/525i/720p). Select the format by the cursor key, and press the BS and ENT keys at
the same time to secure the format. When the 1080i or 720p format has been selected, se­lect its 4-channel or 8-channel audio version, and enter the format by pressing the BS and
ENT keys at the same time.
In the 23.98 Hz, 24 Hz or 25 Hz mode, a window appears offering the user the option of se­lecting PsF or P for the VIDEO signal interface format. When the format is selected using the
cursor keys [3, 4] and the BS key and ENT key are then pressed together, the format is en­tered. In the same way, the HD MAIN output and HD MONI output formats are selected using
the cursor keys [3, 4] and then entered by pressing the BS key and ENT key together.
(The table below lists the possible combinations of the output signals of the video output
connectors. These combinations are available only when the AJ-UDC3700P option has
been installed.)

≥Output when a format converter has been installed

System format

1080/59.94i°
720/59.94p

1080/23.98p

1080/24.00p

1080/25p, PsF

2

1080/50i°
480/59.94i

1

1080/23.98PsF
1080/23.98PsF
1080/23.98PsF

HD MAIN

1080/59.94i

720/59.94p
720/59.94p

1080/23.98p

1080/59.94i
1080/59.94i

720/59.94p

720/59.94p
1080/24PsF
1080/24PsF

1080/24p

1080/60i

720/60p

1080/25PsF

1080/25p

1080/50i

1080/59.94i

HDTV output

HD MONI

1080/59.94i

720/59.94p

720/59.94p
1080/23.98PsF
1080/23.98PsF

1080/59.94i

1080/23.98p

1080/59.94i
1080/59.94i

720/59.94p

720/59.94p

1080/24PsF

1080/60i

1080/24p

1080/60i

720/60p

1080/25PsF

1080/25p

1080/50i

1080/59.94i

SD SDI MAIN

525/59.94i
525/59.94i

525/59.94p

525/59.94i

525/59.94p

——

525/59.94i
525/59.94i

525/59.94p

525/59.94i

525/59.94p

——
——
——
——
——

625/50i
625/50i
625/50i

525/59.94i

SDTV output
SD SDI MONI

525/59.94i
525/59.94i
525/59.94i
525/59.94i
525/59.94i

——

525/59.94i
525/59.94i
525/59.94i
525/59.94i
525/59.94i

——
——
——
——
——

625/50i
625/50i
625/50i

525/59.94i

Analog composite

NTSC
NTSC
NTSC
NTSC
NTSC

——

NTSC
NTSC
NTSC
NTSC
NTSC

——
——
——
——
——

PAL
PAL
PAL

NTSC

How to display the ≥SYSTEM SET UP menu:
menus:

°1The 1035/59.94i format signals cannot be recorded on this VTR but a tape recorded using the AJ-HD2000 or other model can

be played back.

°21080/23.98p 1080/25p and 1080/24p format tapes can be played back and 1080/50i format signals can be output automatically.

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F4SET UP

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Recording

≥ The REF synchronization specifications applying when the 1080/23p, 24p or 25p True-P (Non-PsF) system

format is selected are the same specifications as for the PsF system format. Use an interlace format signal
for the HD tri-level SYNC signal.

≥ The True-P (Non-PsF) input/output interface does not support EMBEDDED AUDIO/TC/VANC.
≥ The enhance and filter response picture quality adjustments do not work for True-P (Non-PsF) outputs.
≥ Other signals cannot be superimposed onto HD monitor outputs using True-P signals.
≥ When PsF signals have been recorded using a PsF system format and they are subsequently played back

using a True-P system format, the PsF signals are converted into True-P signals. Conversely, when True-P
signals have been recorded using a True-P system format and they are subsequently played back using a
PsF system format, the True-P signals are converted into PsF signals.

≥ Bear in mind that when recording 1080/50i signals using the 1080/25PsF system format, the signals will be

recorded but the images will be blurred.

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HOME menu displays

∑ Audio signal display area (Either 8 or 4 channels will be automatically displayed depending on the

format used.)

Use this to adjust the level of the input audio signals on the AUDIO
IN menu. Alternatively, it is used to adjust the level of the audio
playback output signals on the AUDIO OUT menu.

Press the L/R buttons to select the audio channel whose signals
are to be output from the AUDIO MONITOR L/R connectors and
HEADPHONES jack.

These display the type of input signals of each channel.
The F1 (CH-1) to F6 (DIGITAL) [or F1 (CH-1) to F13 (CH-8) for 8
channels] on the AUDIO IN PCM INPUT SELECT menu are se­lected using the F9 (CH-MIX) key on the AUDIO IN CUE INPUT
SELECT menu.

[----

ANA: Signals from the ANALOG INPUT connectors.

∑ Display lamps

CH1 AES:

T

CH1 SER: Signals from the serial V/A input connectors.

{---- INT: Signals from the internal signal generator.
[----

LINE: Signals from the CUE IN connector.

CUE MIX: CH1 to CH8 signals selected by CUE MIX setting.

{---- AUTO: This is always used for digital channel backup pur-

Signals from the DIGITAL AUDIO INPUT connectors.

poses.

SYSTEM: This indicates the video system format which was set

on the SETUP/SYSTEM menu.
1080_59i, 525_59i, 1080_23psf, 1080_23p,
1080_24psf, 1080_24p, 720_59p, 1080_50i, 1080_25p

TAPE: This indicates the format of the playback tape.

“¢¢¢¢¢¢¢¢” appears in the EJECT mode.
If a section is unrecorded or if the format of a section
cannot be identified, the lamp blinks while the display
of the format identified up to the section concerned is
retained.
1080_59i, 1080_60i, 1035_59i, 1035_60i, 525_59i,
1080_23p, 1080_24p, 720_59p, 720_60p, 1080_50i,
1080_25p

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A tape recorded with the system format set to 1080/23.98psf or
1080/23.98p is recorded in the same tape format, and “1080_23p”
is displayed on the front panel when it is played back. Similarly,
“1080_24p” appears on the front panel with a tape recorded using
the 1080/24psf or 1080/24p system, and “1080_25p appears
when a tape recorded using the 1080/25psf or 1080/25p system.

How to display the ≥AUDIO IN menu: ≥AUDIO IN PCM INPUT SELECT menu:
menus:

≥AUDIO OUT menu: ≥AUDIO IN CUE INPUT SELECT menu:

AUDIO OUTAUDIO OUT

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F6AUDIO INAUDIO IN

F7

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– 6 –

VIDEO IN menu

This menu is displayed by pressing the following key:

VIDEO IN

F13

F12

F11

F10

F9

F8F7F6F5F4F3F2F1

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VIDEO IN menu

Key

F1

F2

F3–F6

F7

F8–F11

F12

F13

Key designation

INPUT
For selecting the HD video
input signals.

INT SG
For selecting the type of
HD internal signals.

——

SG REF
For synchronizing the
INT SG

——

INT SG
For selecting the type of
SD internal signals.

INPUT
For selecting the SD video
input signals.

Description

DIGITAL: Selects the serial input signals.
INT SG: Selects the internal signals.

75% CB: Selects the 75% color bar signal.
100% CB: Selects the 100% color bar signal.
RAMP: Selects the RAMP signal.
MULT-BST: Selects the multi-burst signal.
BLACK: Selects the black-burst signal.
SIF PLL: Selects the signals for checking the serial

interface PLL.

SIF EQ: Selects the signal for checking the serial interface

equalizer.

SMPTE CB°1: Selects the SMPTE color bar signal.

AUTO: When video input signals are present, the internal

reference signal is locked to the input signals; when
video input signals are not present, it is locked to the
signal selected by the OUT REF setting°2.

OUTPUT: The internal reference signal is locked to the

signal selected by the OUT REF setting°2.

75% CB: Selects the 75% color bar signal.
100% CB: Selects the 100% color bar signal.
RAMP: Selects the RAMP signal.
MULT-BST: Selects the multi-burst signal.
BLACK: Selects the black-burst signal.
SIF PLL: Selects the signals for checking the serial interface

PLL.

SIF EQ: Selects the signal for checking the serial interface

equalizer.

SMPTE CB: Selects the SMPTE color bar signal.

DIGITAL: Selects the serial input signals.
INT SG: Selects the internal signals.

°1When the 720/59p format has been selected, the SMPTE CB function does not function.
°

2

Refer to the HOME SET UP menu.

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TC/CHR menu

This menu is displayed by pressing the following key:

TC/CHR

F13

F12

F11

F10

F9

F8F7F6F5F4F3F2F1

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TC/CHR menu

Description

INT: Built-in time code generator.
EXT LTC: LTC time code from TIME CODE input connector.
S LTC: LTC time code added to serial signals; not displayed

when the SD mode is selected.

S VTC: VTC time code added to serial signals; not

displayed when the SD mode is selected.

EXT VITC: VITC time code added to video signals; not

displayed when the HD mode is selected.

≥When the F1 (SOURCE) key is at [INT], AUTO, PRESET and

SALVE are displayed.

AUTO: Generator locks at the value read out by the

reader. In this case there is no time code setting.
(Only during editing.) During normal recording,
however, any setting of the generator can be
performed.

PRESET: Generator does not lock at the value read out by

the reader. Generator can be set freely.

SLAVE: The generator is locked to the reader’s readout

value. In this case, the time code cannot be set.

≥When the F1 (SOURCE) key is at [TEXT LTC], SALVE and

DIRECT are displayed.

SLAVE: Generator locks to external LTC time code.

(When there is no external input, E-TC time data
blinks. )

DIRECT: External LTC time code is recorded as is.

(When there is no external input, E-TC: ¢¢:¢¢:

¢¢:¢¢are displayed.)

≥When the F1 key is at [S VITC], [S LTC] or [EXT VITC], this key

is not displayed.
In this case, the generator value typically locks to external VITC
or LTC time code.

ON: User bit locks to user bit value read by reader (TCR) or to

external user bit value, and cannot be set.

OFF: Generator does not lock to value read out by reader. User

bit value can be set freely.

REC RUN: Runs the TC only while recording is in progress.
FREE RUN: Runs the TC all the time in the same way as a

clock.

Valid only when the F1 (SOURCE) key selects [INT].

ON: Drop frame mode is set.
OFF: Non-drop frame mode is set.

≥When [EXT LTC], [S VITC] or [S LTC] is selected in the F1

key, the VTR conforms to drop/non-drop frame mode of
external time code.

Key

F1

F2

F3

F4

F5

Key designation

SOURCE
For selecting
internal/external time code
signal.

TC SLAVE
For setting up time code
slave lock mode.

UB SLAVE
User bit lock.

RUN MD
Time code progress.

DF MD°
For selecting drop or
non-drop frame.

°This is not displayed when the 1080/23psf, 1080/23p, 1080/24psf, 1080/24p, 1080/25psf, 1080/25p or 1080/50i

system format has been selected.

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TC/CHR menu

Description

ON: CF BIT is recoorded.
OFF: CF BIT is not recorded.

≥When [EXT LTC], [S VITC] or [S LTC] is selected in the F1 key,

the VTR conforms to the external color frame bit.

Transfers the VTR to the TC/CHR SET UP menu screen.

Transfers the VTR to the TC/CHR CONVERT menu screen.

LTC: LTC is read out all the time.
AUTO: At low speed, VITC is read preferentially. When it is not

read, then LTC is read.
VITC: VITC is read out all the time.
≥In either setting, when the time code cannot be read, values

corrected by control signal are read out. (Interpolation mode is
assumed and [INTRP] is displayed on the HOME menu.)

TC.ST: The time code and VTR operating mode are

superimposed.

TC.ST.RT: The time code, VTR operating mode and remaining

tape time are superimposed.

TC.UB: The time code and user’s bit are superimposed.
TC.TC: The time code is displayed in two steps.

Both the original time code information and the time
code information in the format to which it has been
converted can be displayed at the same time. (Refer
to the note on the next page.)

TC: Only the time code is superimposed.
OFF: Nothing is superimposed.

ON: The warning displays are superimposed.
OFF: The warning displays are not superimposed.

REVERSE: Characters appear against a black background.
INTENSE: Characters are displayed more intensely.

Key

F6

F7

F8

F9

F10

F11

F12

F13

Key designation

CF BIT°

1

For selecting the color
frame bit ON/OFF during
recording.

——

SETUP

CONVERT°

2

TCR
For selecting time code
read out mode.

SUPER
For setting superimpose.

SUPER ERR

CHR TYPE
For selecting type of
character to be
superimosed.

°1This is displayed only when the 480/59.94i system format has been selected.
°

2

This is displayed only when the 1080/23psf, 1080/23p, 1080/24psf, 1080/24p, 1080/25psf, 1080/25p or 1080/50i
system format has been selected.

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TC/CHR menu

∑ Changing the superimposing position

(1) Move the position using the cursor keys.

≥When a cursor key is held down, the cursor will move more

quickly.

≥When the center cursor key is pressed, the superimposing re-

turns to its initial position.

∑ Time code displays and VTR’s operating modes

Display the time codes and VTR’s operating modes as required.

Time code displays
CTL1: Control signal 1 TCG: Value generated by time code generator
CTL2: Control signal 2 LUBG: Value of LTC user bit generated
LTCR: LTC time code readout value VUBG: Value of VITC user bit generated
LUBR: LTC user bit readout value EXTC: External time code value
VTCR: VITC time code readout value EXUB: External user bit value
VUBR: VITC user bit readout value

≥The colon (“:”) between the seconds and frames denotes the readout mode of the time code

reader.

Hours Minutes Seconds Frames

; ; ; ;

<Blinking display: Time code cannot be read out.

[. ]: DF mode ON
[: ]: DF mode OFF

[]: First field
[. ]: Second field

[: ]: Time code can be read out or TCG value is displayed.
[]: Time code cannot be read out.

Center cursor key

Cursor keys

This indicates that the time code is the original time code which was recorded on the tape.
If the time code displayed is not accompanied by this cassette mark, it means that the time
code is the post-conversion time code. (This display will go off when setting the CTL or UB.)

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∑ 2-step display pattern with Time code setting

Upper 10:04:24:29
Lower 10:04:24:23

The converted time code is always displayed on the upper position, and the original or converted time code is
displayed on the lower position by selecting the time code.
The following pattern below is displayed by selecting the F11 or F12 key on the TC/CHR CONVERT menu.

1080/23p (psf),
1080/24p (psf) formats

Or

1080/25p (psf),
1080/50i formats

Or

Other formats

TC with frame count of 30
TC with frame count of 24

TC with frame count of 30
TC with frame count of 30

TC with frame count of 25
TC with frame count of 24

TC with frame count of 25
TC with frame count of 25

Original TC with frame count of 30
Original TC with frame count of 30

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TC/CHR CONVERT menu

∑ Concerning the TC SYNC value and sync phase settings

Since the TC is similarly converted when the 1080/23psf (p) or 1080/24psf (p) format is converted into the
1080/59i (480/59i) or 1080/60i format, it is necessary to input the time information (TC SYNC value) that will
serve as the reference for conversion and the 3:2 pull-down sequence (sync phase) of the post-conversion
output images.

∑ Setting the TC SYNC value

Input the pre-conversion TC with the frame count of 24 (24TC) and the post-conversion TC with the frame
count of 30 (30TC)/25 (25TC) to serve as the reference for conversion.

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TC/CHR CONVERT menu

This menu is displayed by pressing the following keys: ) When the center cursor key is
pressed, the 24TC display is highlighted. To enter the time code, use the number keys and cursor keys
(2, 1) to set the time code, and then press the key. Move on to the 30TC/25TC value setting using the
cursor keys (3, 4), and proceed in the same way to set and enter the time code.

ENT

F9TC/CHR

Key

F1–F2

F3

F4

F5

F6–F7

F8

F9

F10

F11

F12

F13

Key designation

——

SYNC PHASE°

——

DF MD°

——

EXIT

——

RC_TC°

SD SUPER

HD SUPER

LTC OUT°

Description

For setting the reference for the 3:2 conversion sequence.

A: Frame A is used as the reference to convert the time code.
B: Frame B is used as the reference to convert the time code.
C: Frame C is used as the reference to convert the time code.
D: Frame D is used as the reference to convert the time code.

For selecting whether the 3:2 pull-down output from the 1080/23psf
(p) or 1080/24psf (p) format after it is converted into the time code
and output is to be in the drop frame or non-drop frame mode.

DF: The output will be in the drop frame mode.
NDF: The output will be in the non-drop frame mode.

Returns the VTR to the TC/CHR menu screen.

For selecting the time code which is to be output to the remote
connectors (RS-422, etc.).

24TC: The original time code with the frame count of 24 is output.
30TC: The post-conversion time code with the frame count of 30

is output.

For selecting the time code which is to be output to the SD monitor connector.

24TC: The original time code with the frame count of 24 is output.
30TC/(25TC): The post-conversion time code with the frame

count of 30/(25) is output.

For selecting the time code which is to be output to the HD monitor
connector.

24TC: The original time code with the frame count of 24 is output.
30TC/(25TC): The post-conversion time code with the frame

count of 30/(25) is output.

For selecting the time code which is to be output to the LTC output connector.

24TC: The original time code with the frame count of 24 is output.
30TC: The post-conversion time code with the frame count of 30

is output.

°This is not displayed with the 50i/25psf (p).

F13

F12

F11

F10

F9

F8F7F6F5F4F3F2F1

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SYSTEM SET UP menu

This menu is displayed by pressing the following keys: )
The system format and video output format currently set in the menu are displayed.

F4SET UP

F13

F12

F11

F10

F9

F8F7F6F5F4F3F2F1

– 15 –

SYSTEM SET UP menu

Refer to the setting flowchart and output status tables on pages 134 and 135.)

Exactly Which operation is performed differs depending on whether the AJ-UDC3700P HD-SD format con­verter board, an optional accessory, has been installed.

Key

F1

F2

F3

F4

Key designation

FREQ°
For selecting the SYSTEM
frequency.

——

VIDEO
For selecting the video
recording format.

AUDIO
For selecting the audio
recording format.

Description

For selecting the system frequency.
When the F1 key is pressed while holding down the F key, the
frequency selection window is opened. The frequency can now
be selected using the cursor keys.

59.94: The 59.94 Hz system is selected.

23.98: The 23.98 Hz system is selected.
24: The 24 Hz system is selected.
50: The 50 Hz system is selected.
25: The 25 Hz system is selected.

The selection is entered by pressing the ENT key while holding
down the BS key.
When “59.94” has been selected, the video recording format
selection window is opened.
When the 23.98, 24 or 25 setting has been selected, a window
enabling PsF or P (Non-PsF) to be selected is opened.
When the 23.98p or 24p (Non-PsF) format has been selected or when
the 50 format has been selected after the 25p or 25PsF format has
been entered, the system format is entered, and the window is closed.

For selecting the video recording format.
When the F3 key is pressed while holding down the F key, the video
recording format selection window is opened. Use the cursor keys to
select the format. One of the following menu items is selected when

59.94 has been selected as the system frequency setting.

1080I: The 1080/59.94i recording format is selected.
525I: The 525/59.94i recording format is selected.
720P: The 720/59.94p recording format is selected.

The selection is entered by pressing the ENT key while holding
down the BS key.
When “1080I” or “720P” has been selected, the audio recording
format selection window is opened.
When “525I” has been selected, the system format is entered as
525/59i, and the window is closed.
Select either PsF or P when 23.98, 24 or 25 has been selected
as the system frequency setting. To enter the selection, press
the ENT key while holding down the BS key.

For selecting the audio recording format.
When the F4 key is pressed while holding down the F key, the
audio recording format selection window is opened. The format
can now be selected using the cursor keys (but only when the
“1080/59I” or “720/59P” format has been selected).

24bit/8CH: The audio 8-channel format is selected.
20bit/4CH: The audio 4-channel format is selected.

The selection is entered by pressing the ENT key while holding
down the BS key.
When “720P” has been selected as the system format, the SD
SDI MAIN output selection window is opened.
When “1080I” has been selected as the system format, the
system format is entered, and the selection window is closed.

°The FREQ setting is acknowledged only in the status where the cassette has been ejected.

°If an attempt has been made to change this setting while a cassette is still inserted, the

“

EJECT CASSETTE TO

CHANGE FORMAT” message appears to warn the user to eject the cassette first.

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Key

F5

F6

Key designation

HD SDI

HD MONI

Description

For selecting the HD SDI MAIN output format.
When the F5 key is pressed while holding down the F key, the
HD SDI MAIN output format selection window is opened. The
format can now be selected using the cursor keys (but only when
“1080/23.98PsF” or “1080/24PsF” has been selected as the
system format).
1080/23.98PsF (1080/24PsF): The output is in the

1080/23.98PsF (1080/24PsF)
format.

1080/59.94I (1080/60I): The output is in the 1080/59.94i

(1080/60i) format.

720/59.94P (720/60P): The output is in the 1080/59.94p

(720/60p) format.
When “1080/23.98PsF (1080/24PsF)” has been selected, the HD
SDI monitor output selection window is opened.
When “1080/59I” or “720/59P” has been selected, the
HD_SDI_MAIN output selection window is opened.
When any other selection is made, it is entered by pressing the
ENT key while holding down the BS key. At the same time, the
window is closed

For selecting the format in which the signals are to be output to
the HD_SDI monitor.
When the F6 key is pressed while holding down the F key, the
HD_SDI monitor output selection window is opened. Use the
cursor keys to select the output format. (This format can be
selected only when the HD SDI main output has the same
setting as the system format and 1080/23.98PsF or 1080/24PsF
has been set.)
1080/23.98PsF (1080/24PsF): The output is in the

1080/23.98PsF (1080/24PsF)

format.
1080/59.94I (1080/60I): The output is in the 1080/59.94i

(1080/60i) format.
When “1080/23.98PsF (1080/24PsF)” has been selected, the HD
SDI MAIN output format selection window is opened.
When any other selection is made, it is entered by pressing the
ENT key while holding down the BS key. At the same time, the
window is closed.

SYSTEM SET UP menu

By pressing the C key while any of the selection windows are open, it is possible to return the selection
status to the previously set data. (Even when data has been entered by pressing the ENT key while the
BS key is held down, operation will still be as described above while the related windows are open.)

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SYSTEM SET UP menu

System format and video output status table

[When the AJ-UDC3700P HD-SD format converter board (optional accessory) has been installed]

F1: FREQ

59.94

23.98

24

25

50

F3: VIDEO

1080I

720P

525I

(1080PsF)

1080P

(1080PsF)

1080P

1080PsF

1080P

(1080I)

F4: AUDIO

4ch

8ch

4ch

8ch

(4ch)

(8ch)

(8ch)

(8ch)

(8ch)

(8ch)

(8ch)

(8ch)

F5: HD SDI

(1080/59.94i)

(720/59.94p)

(1080/59.94i)

1080/23.98psf

1080/59.94i

720/59.94p

(1080/23.98p)

1080/24psf

1080/60i

720/60p

1080/24p

1080/25psf

1080/25p

(1080/50i)

F6: HD MONI

(1080/59.94i)

(720/59.94p)

(1080/59.94i)

1080/23.98psf

1080/59.94i

(1080/59.94i)

720/59.94p

(1080/23.98p)

1080/24psf

1080/60i

(1080/60i)

720/60p

1080/24p

1080/25psf

1080/25p

(1080/50i)

F7: SD SDI

(525i)

525i

525p

525i

525p

(525i)

525i

525p

(°°°°)

525i

525p

525i

525p

(525i)

(°°°°)

(°°°°)

(°°°°)

(°°°°)

(°°°°)

(625i)

(625i)

(625i)

HD SDI OUT

1080/59.94i

720/59.94p

1080/59.94i

1080/23.98psf

1080/59.94i

720/59.94p

1080/23.98p

1080/24psf

1080/60i

720/60p

1080/24p

1080/25psf

1080/25p

1080/50i

HD MONI OUT

1080/59.94i

720/59.94p

1080/59.94i

1080/23.98psf

1080/59.94i

1080/59.94i

720/59.94p

1080/23.98p

1080/24psf

1080/60i

1080/60i

720/60p

1080/24p

1080/25psf

1080/25p

1080/50i

SD SDI OUT

525/59.94i

525/59.94i

525/59.94p

525/59.94i

525/59.94p

525/59.94i

525/59.94i

525/59.94p

No signals

525/59.94i

525/59.94p

525/59.94i

525/59.94p

525/59.94i

No signals

625/50i

625/50i

SD SDI MONI

525/59.94i

525/59.94i

525/59.94i

No signals

525/59.94i

525/59.94i

525/59.94i

525/59.94i

525/59.94i

No signals

625/50i

625/50i

CMPST

NTSC

NTSC

No signals

NTSC

No signals

PAL

PAL

System format front setting

System format and video output status table

[When no AJ-UDC3700P HD-SD format converter board (optional accessory) has been installed]

F1: FREQ

59.94

23.98

24

25

50

F3: VIDEO

1080I

720P

525I

(1080PsF)

1080P

(1080PsF)

1080P

(1080PsF)

1080P

(1080I)

F4: AUDIO

4ch

8ch

4ch

8ch

(4ch)

(8ch)

(8ch)

(8ch)

(8ch)

(8ch)

(8ch)

(8ch)

F5: HD SDI

(1080/59.94i)

(720/59.94p)

(°°°°)

(1080/23.98psf)

(1080/23.98p)

(1080/24psf)

(1080/24p)

(1080/25psf)

(1080/25p)

(1080/50i)

F6: HD MONI

(1080/59.94i)

(720/59.94p)

(°°°°)

(1080/23.98psf)

(1080/23.98p)

(1080/24psf)

(1080/24p)

(1080/25psf)

(1080/25p)

(1080/50i)

F7: SD SDI

(°°°°)

(°°°°)

525i

(°°°°)

(°°°°)

(°°°°)

(°°°°)

(°°°°)

(°°°°)

(°°°°)

HD SDI OUT

1080/59.94i

720/59.94p

BLACK

1080/23.98psf

1080/23.98p

1080/24psf

1080/24p

1080/25psf

1080/25p

1080/50i

HD MONI OUT

1080/59.94i

720/59.94p

BLACK

1080/23.98psf

1080/23.98p

1080/24psf

1080/24p

1080/25psf

1080/25p

1080/50i

SD SDI OUT

No signals

525/59.94i

No signals

SD SDI MONI

No signals

525/59.94i

No signals

CMPST

No signals

NTSC

No signals

System format front setting

ONoteN

The settings in parentheses cannot be selected since they are established automatically.

– 18 –

TEST IC CARD menu

Preparations

When an error to be logged has occurred, this unit enables information on the date and time of the occurrence
of the error to be recorded in addition to the TC information in the log. Initial registration of the date and time
is required in order for this information to be recorded. Bear in mind that if the unit’s power has been off for
more than one week, it will be necessary to re-register the date and time.

How to register the date and time

When and then the key are pressed, a menu appears.

1. Press the center cursor key.
The year display at the top center of the front panel now appears as a white-on-black display.

2. Use the number keys to change the date and time.
Use the cursor keys (2, 1) to move the white-on-black display to the location where the information is to
be changed, and change the information using the number keys.

3. After having changed and registered the date and time information, press the ENT key to enter it.

F13TEST

°TEST IC CARD ERROR_LOG MONITOR menu

F13

F12

F11

F10

F9

F8F7F6F5F4F3F2F1

F13

F12

F11

F10

F9

F8F7F6F5F4F3F2F1

– 19 –

TEST IC CARD menu

Description

User file management takes place using IC card.
When the F key is pressed, transfer is made to TEST IC CARD
USER FILE menu.
≥There is a load/save function for current (present deck status)

and all registered files.

≥When user file is forwarded to deck, whether SYS_H and

SYS_C should be sent together can be selected.

100 CUE_POINTS (MULTI_CUE) can be loaded/saved to IC
card.
When the F key is pressed, transfer is made to MULTICUE
menu.
≥Whether to send all at once or by page can be selected.

Function available for memory of deck mode, time code, type
and date/time when warning appears.
When the F3 key is pressed, the VTR is transferred to the TEST
IC CARD ERROR LOG menu.

≥Function available for 50-step memory data.
≥When memory buffer becomes full, there is a function for

switching to erasure of old material and renewal of new
warning.

≥Function available for memory storage of this data on IC card.
≥Function available to monitor IC card data.

Returns the VTR to the TEST menu screen.

IC card is formatted. Please note that all data on the IC card is
destroyed.
When the F key is pressed together with C key and F13
(FORMAT) key, the IC card is formatted.

Key

F1

F2

F3

F4– F7

F8

F9– F12

F13

Key designation

USER_FIL

MULT_CUE

ERR_LOG

——

EXIT

——

FORMAT

ONoteN

Avoid installing an IC card formatted by this unit in the AJ-HD2000/2700 or any other model.
Conversely, avoid installing an IC card formatted by any other model in this unit.

The file structure used for these cards is different from one model to another, and this may give rise to
problems in the VTR’s operation.

– 20 –

TEST IC CARD ERROR LOG menu

This menu is displayed by pressing the following keys: >>

F3F13TEST

Description

Loads current memory data from VTR to IC card. In addition, the
serial No., software version and operation time are saved. If
there is no error log data in any file other than one containing the
machine current data (a file saved in the IC card or current data
of the VTR), “ERROR” appears, and the data cannot be
downloaded.
≥Executes when pressed together with F key.

Displays the error log data saved in the IC card.
After the machine current data (a file saved in the IC card or
current data of the VTR) has been downloaded, the error log
data currently stored in the VTR’s memory is displayed. (Refer to
ERROR_LOG MONITOR menu on page 18.)
≥Executes when pressed together with F key.

ERROR LOG data saved in IC card is deleted.
≥Executes when pressed together with F key.

When warning exceeds buffer capacity, selects whether to erase
old material sequentially and renew.

ON: Renews regularly. (The 50th step data is a latest data.)
OFF: No renewal when capacity is full.

ON: The date and time data are entered along with the TC data

in the error log.

OFF: The date and time data are not entered in the error log.

(Only the TC data is entered.)

Returns the VTR to the TEST IC CARD menu screen.

Deletes all the past error log data currently stored in the VTR’s
memory and all the error log data currently displayed.
When downloading is attempted after executing INITIAL with no
error log data, “ERROR” appears since there is no error log data,
and data cannot be downloaded to the IC card while the machine
current date can be downloaded.

Key

F1

F2

F3

F4

F5

F6

F7

F8

F9–F12

F13

Key designation

DOWN_LD

MONITOR

DELETE

——

AUTOSTEP

——

REAL TIME

EXIT

——

INITIAL

F13

F12

F11

F10

F9

F8F7F6F5F4F3F2F1

– 21 –

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Executive Office:

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Government Marketing Department:

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Broadcast PARTS INFORMATION & ORDERING:

9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. (EST) [phone]/24 Hr. Fax [phone]
Emergency after hour parts orders [phone]

TECHNICAL SUPPORT:

Emergency 24 Hour Service [phone]

Panasonic Canada Inc.

5770 Ambler Drive, Mississauga, Ontario L4W 2T3 [phone]

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Av angel Urraza Num. 1209 Col. de Valle 03100 Mexico, D.F. (52) 1 951 2127

Panasonic Sales Company
Division of Matsushita Electric of Puerto Rico Inc.

San Gabriel Industrial Park, 65th Infantry Ave., Km. 9.5, Carolina, Puerto Rico 00630 [phone]

Panasonic Broadcast Europe

Panasonic Broadcast Europe Ltd.
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