Multi Format Digital HD
Video Cassette Recorder
Operating Instructions (Hardware)
P
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AJ-Model No.
Before operating this product, please read the instructions carefully and save this manual for
future use.
VQT0F74
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For your safety (General)
Since this VTR is designed for metal tapes only, make sure that only the designated tapes are used. An ordinary VHS tape cannot be used. Removal of the covers on electrical appliances for maintenance purposes
may lead to electric shocks.
Personnel should therefore adhere strictly to the normal safety precautions.
Some customer-preference switches are located on printed circuit boards within the unit. Be sure to turn off
the power prior to opening the unit, before changing the position of any switch, and especially before removing or reinserting any circuit board.
CAUTION:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR SHOCK
HAZARD AND ANNOYING INTERFERENCE,
USE THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES
ONLY.
1 is the safety information.
CAUTION:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR SHOCK
HAZARD, REFER MOUNTING OF THE OPTIONAL BOARD AND CHANGE OF THE
SWITCH SETTING INSIDE THE UNIT TO AUTHORIZED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
CAUTION:
Do not install or place this unit in a bookcase, built-in cabinet or in another confined
space in order to keep well ventilation condition. Ensure that curtains and any other
materials do not obstruct the ventilation
condition to prevent risk of electric shock
or fire hazard due to overheating.
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 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.
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 DROPPING OR SPLASHING LIQUIDS, AND DO
NOT PLACE ANY LIQUID CONTAINERS
ON TOP OF THE EQUIPMENT.
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.
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.
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For your safety
For USA and Canada
CAUTION:
DO NOT REMOVE PANEL COVER BY UNSCREWING
To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not
remove cover. No user serviceable parts
inside. And do not insert fingers or any other
objects into the video cassette holder.
1 is the safety information.
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 (servicing) instructions
in the literature accompanying the appliance.
FCC NOTE:
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC
Rules. To assure continued compliance follow
the attached installation instructions and do not
make any unauthorized modifications.
This equipment has been tested and found to
comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference
when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates,
uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy
and, if not installed and used in accordance
with the instruction manual, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications.
Operation of this equipment in a residential
area is likely to cause harmful interference in
which case the user will be required to correct
the interference at his own expense.
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,
DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
For Europe
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For your safety (Europe)
Caution for AC Mains Lead
FOR YOUR SAFETY PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING TEXT CAREFULLY.
This product is equipped with 2 types of AC mains cable. One is for continental Europe, etc. and the other one
is only for U.K.
Appropriate mains cable must be used in each local area, since the other type of mains cable is not suitable.
FOR U.K. ONLY
This appliance is supplied with a moulded three pin
mains plug for your safety and convenience.
A 13 amp fuse is fitted in this plug.
Should the fuse need to be replaced please ensure
that the replacement fuse has a rating of 13 amps and
that it is approved by ASTA or BSI to BS1362.
Check for the ASTA mark Ï or the BSI mark Ì on
the body of the fuse.
If the plug contains a removable fuse cover you must
ensure that it is refitted when the fuse is replaced.
If you lose the fuse cover the plug must not be used
until a replacement cover is obtained.
A replacement fuse cover can be purchased from your
local Panasonic Dealer.
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
As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this
appliance may not correspond with the coloured
markings identifying the terminals in your plug,
proceed as follows:
≥The wire which is coloured GREEN-AND-YELLOW
must be connected to the terminal in the plug which
is marked with the letter E or by the Earth symbol Ó
or coloured GREEN or GREEN-AND-YELLOW.
≥The wire which is coloured BLUE must be connected
to the terminal in the plug which is marked with the
letter N or coloured BLACK.
≥The wire which is coloured BROWN must be con-
nected to the terminal in the plug which is marked
with the letter L or coloured RED.
How to replace the fuse
1. Open the fuse compartment with a screwdriver.
2. Replace the fuse.
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.
Fuse
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Contents
For your safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 02
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 06
Controls and their functions
≥Front Panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 08
≥Connector section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Connections
≥Connections for a single unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
≥Connections for 2 units . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
≥Connection with an editing controller. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Tapes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Recording. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Playback. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Basic operations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Manual Editing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Manual audio cross editing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Automatic insert/assemble editing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Audio split editing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Variable memory Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Connector signals. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Video head cleaning. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Rack-mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Dip switch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
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Features
This HD VTR is a hi-vision digital VTR for recording and playing back the video and audio signals complying
with BTAS-001A (1125/60 high-definition TV system studio standard) and SMPTE 274M standards.
By image-compressing the hi-vision signals and digitally recording them, this unit delivers up to 124 minutes
of recording and playback using a 1/2q cassette (the maximum length with the 1080/23.98p format is
155 minutes.). It is possible to switch between the following system formats to record and play back the signals in one of these formats: 1080/23.98p (8-channel audio), 1080/24p (8-channel audio), 1080/25p
(8-channel audio), 1080/59.94i (4-channel audio version), 1080/59.94i (8-channel audio version), 1080/50i
(8-channel audio), 720/59.94p (4-channel audio version), 720/59.94p (8-channel audio version), 576/50i
(8-channel audio), 480/59.94i (4-channel audio version) and 480/59.94i (8-channel audio version).
Only playback is possible with 576/50i (4 audio channels) format tapes which have been recorded using the
VTR (AJ-D580).
Simultaneous output of HD (hi-vision signals) and SD (standard signals) can be achieved.
In the case of the 1080/23.98p, 1080/24p and 1080/25p formats, the 1080/23.98psf, 1080/24psf and
1080/25psf (Progressive Segmented Frame) formats which divide the frames into two segments every
1/47.96, 1/48 and 1/50 of a second, respectively, for interfacing are also used.
Picture/sound quality at a reasonable price
≥High picture quality digital recording of signals complying with studio standard
The hi-vision studio standard signals, which have been 10-bit quantized using sampling frequencies of
74.25 MHz for Y signals and 37.125 MHz for the PB and PR signals, are image-compressed and digitally
recorded to meet the full range of specifications under the hi-vision studio standard.
Virtually distortion-free recording and playback at a low compression rate–and with a signal-to-noise ratio of
60 dB and a wide band (Y: 30 MHz, PB/PR: 15 MHz), which have to date proved difficult to achieve with
analog VTRs using 1/2-inch tapes–are now made possible by utilizing a high recording rate of around
300 Mbps: the result is a consistently high picture quality all the way through from the initial recording to
editing.
≥Compact size, light weight and low power consumption
The unit is compact (height equivalent to 5U, depth at 201/2q), lightweight (69.96 lbs), low in power consumption (260 W) and easy to handle.
≥High cost performance
In addition to featuring the basic functions and performance of HDD5, this HDVTR makes it possible to switch
between the 1080/23.98p (8-channel audio), 1080/24p (8-channel audio), 1080/25p (8-channel audio),
1080/59.94i (4-channel audio version), 1080/59.94i (8-channel audio version), 1080/50i (8-channel audio),
720/59.94p (4-channel audio version), 720/59.94p (8-channel audio version), 576/50i (8-channel audio),
480/59.94i (4-channel audio version) and 480/59.94i (8-channel audio version) system formats to record and
play back the signals in one of these formats. Furthermore, installation of a format converter board enables
HS and SD signals to be output simultaneously.
≥Digital audio with high sound quality
A high sound quality with a dynamic range of 100 dB is delivered by 20 (24)-bit 48 kHz sampling. Not only
can recording, playback and editing be conducted separately for each of the 4 (8) channels but channel mixing is also possible. Moreover, one channel is provided for the analog (cue) track. (At 1080/23.98p,
1080/24p, 1080/25p, 1080/50i and 576/50i formats, 8-channel audio and 24 bit format.)
With the 1080/59.94i, 480/59.94i, or 720/59.94p system format, either the 4-channel 20-bit format or the 8channel 24-bit format can be selected. However, due caution should be exercised in operation since the
recording format used for the 8-channel audio version and the one used for the 4-channel audio version differ, and these differences pertain to their video recording areas as well. As such, these two system formats
are not mutually compatible.
≥Compact 1/2z tape cassette
Two sizes of cassette, [L: 124 minutes (1080/59.94i, 720/59.94p and 480i), 149 minutes (1080/50i,
1080/25p), 155 minutes (1080/23.98p and 1080/24p), 112 minutes (576/50i) and M: 63 minutes
(1080/59.94i, 720/59.94p and 480/59.94i), can be used with this unit: this enables the size best suited to the
intended application to be selected. The compact 1/2q cassette takes up minimal storage space and offers excellent handling ease.
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Features
I/O specifications and interfaces
≥Serial digital I/O facilities
The unit is equipped with hi-vision serial digital interfaces which meet the BTAS-004A, S-005A and S-006A
standards and which enable both video and audio signals to be transferred using the same coaxial cable. An
SD (525/625-line standard TV) serial digital interface is provided for operation with HD/SD mixing.
≥Format converter function
A format converter board has already been equipped in the unit as a standard accesory. This facilitates conversion between HD and SD, and it makes the integrated production of Hi-Vision and standard TV broadcast
much simpler.
In addition to the composite analog signals, a serial digital interface (SDI signals) which can switch the multiplex transfer of audio signals ON or OFF is included in the SD output signals. SDI signals enable digital connection to a DVCPRO/D5VTR.
≥AES audio input/output facilities
Separate digital audio inputs and outputs are provided for each of the 4 (8) channels, and standard interfacing with a variety of digital audio units is possible. (8 channels with 1080/23.98p, 1080/24p, 1080/25p,
1080/50i and 576/50i formats. 4 channels/8 channels with 1080/59.94i, 720/59.94p and 480/59.94i formats.)
≥Remote control
In addition to the standard 9-pin serial (RS-422A) connector, 50P parallel and RS-232C connectors are provided on the unit for remote control. An AV control connector is also featured.
Slow motion, search and editing functions
≥Slow motion/jog
The incorporation of Panasonic’s unique AT (auto tracking) mechanism makes slow-motion playback and
jogging possible at a speed which can be varied from j1k to i2k normal tape speed.
≥50t shuttle search
Shuttle search is possible at up to 50k normal tape speed in the forward or reverse direction.
≥Simultaneous playback monitoring
Simultaneous playback monitoring of video, digital audio, time code and CTL signals is possible.
≥Automatic editing functions
A full range of editing modes are provided including assemble, insert, audio split and variable memory.
≥Multi cue points
One hundred cue points can be marked for searches and prerolling.
Operation and maintenance
≥Channel condition monitoring
The error rate is monitored at all times. When the setting is exceeded, an indicator on the front panel lights
to warn the operator that the tape is approaching the end of its service life or that the heads are clogged.
≥Built-in test signal generator
Color bar signals and other test signals, which come in handy for conducting maintenance and adjustments
and for checking the connections, are generated internally.
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Controls and their functions
Front panel
0(1) POWER lamp This lights when the power is turned on.
0(2) POWER switch When the ON side is pressed, the power is turned on; when the OFF side is
pressed, the power is turned off.
0(3) AUTO OFF Lamp This lights when trouble has occurred in the unit and operation cannot be conti-
nued without taking any remedial action.
0(4) EJECT button When this button pressed, the cassette tape is ejected.
0(5) Cassette holder This is the slot where the 1/2-inch metal cassette tape is loaded.
0(6) Display panel The different kinds of data are displayed on this large 640-dot by 200-line display
panel.
0(7) Function keys Menu function keys F1 to F13 are provided.
0(8) UNITY lamp This lights when all the digital audio output signals are in the UNITY state or when
the audio input/output and the video output are in the UNITY state.
0(9) AUDIO MONITOR ≥These buttons switch the output of the audio monitor connector and headphone
L/R selector buttons ≥jack.
≥They are used to select which of the 5 (9) channel [4 (8) digital audio signal
channels and 1 cue audio signal channel] signals is to be output to L/R.
≥Each time the L (or R) button is pressed, the selected output L (or R) signal
changes in the sequence of CH1, CH2, CH3, CH4 (CH5, CH6, CH7, CH8)°, and
CUE.
°When a 4-channel digital audio format is used, either no sound is output or the
sound of channels 1 through 4 is copied as the sound and output for the channels
in the parentheses.
≥The channel now selected can be monitored by observing the L and R indica-
tions on the display panel.
≥L and R displays are highlighted corresponding to the channels now selected on
the display panel.
≥Default settings: CH1 for L and CH2 for R.
<Note>
1080/23.98p, 1080/24p, 1080/25p, 1080/50i and 576/50i formats are digital audio 8ch.
Either the 4-channel or 8-channel digital audio signals are selected for the 1080/59.94i, 720/59.94p and
480/59.94i system formats.
EJECT
SD HD
CHANNEL CONDITION
VIDEO
AUDIO
SERVO
HOME
ASSEM INSERT
MULTI
CUE
VIDEO
IN
F13
789
456
123
0CTF
F12
F11
F10
F9
F8F7F6F5F4F3F2F1
L
AUDIO MONITORUNITY
HEADPHONES
PULL
OPEN
LEVEL
CURSOR
EXECUTE PREROLL
ENTRY REW STOP REC/EDITPLAY
REC INHIBIT
STAND BY FF
REVIEW
PREVIEW
R
OUTINOUT
AUDIO
LINE OUT
SHTL JOG VAR
INPUT CHECK REMOTE
ADJUST
POWER
AUTO OFF
ON
OFF
UNITY
/VAR
TC/CHR
SET UP
TEST DIAG
FROM COPY
/BS
ENT
AUDIO
PULL
OPEN
(4)
(7)
(8)
(9)
(6) (5) (3)
(1)(2)
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(10) Headphone jack ≥The stereo headphones are connected to this M6 headphone jack.
(11) Headphone VR ≥This volume control is used to adjust the headphones output level and monitor-
ing output level.
≥The headphone output level and the monitoring output level are interlinked
[when the F7 (A. MONI) key on the AUDIO OUT MONITOR menu is set to
VAR].
(12) CURSOR These keys move the cursor on the display. The center key displays the cursor.
(13) Panel opening ≥The front panel can be opened and closed by pulling the buttons 1 and 2 at
buttons ≥the front of the sides.
(14) SD lamp This lamp lights when SD is selected as the recording format.
(15) HD lamp This lamp lights when HD is selected as the recording format.
(16) Error display lamps ≥These lamps light in response to the number of errors.
(channel condition) 1 Lights during normal operation (when the error value is minimal).
2 Lights when the number of inner errors has increased.
3 Lights when the number of video outer errors has increased.
4 Lights when the number of audio outer errors has increased.
(17) SERVO lamp ≥This lights when the servo is locked.
EJECT
SD HD
CHANNEL CONDITION
VIDEO
AUDIO
SERVO
HOME
ASSEM INSERT
MULTI
CUE
VIDEO
IN
F13
789
456
123
0CTF
F12
F11
F10
F9
F8F7F6F5F4F3F2F1
L
AUDIO MONITORUNITY
HEADPHONES
PULL
OPEN
LEVEL
CURSOR
EXECUTE PREROLL
ENTRY REW STOP REC/EDITPLAY
REC INHIBIT
STAND BY FF
REVIEW
PREVIEW
R
OUTINOUT
AUDIO
LINE OUT
SHTL JOG VAR
INPUT CHECK REMOTE
ADJUST
POWER
AUTO OFF
ON
OFF
UNITY
/VAR
TC/CHR
SET UP
TEST DIAG
FROM COPY
/BS
ENT
AUDIO
PULL
OPEN
(14)
(10) (12)(11)
(15)
(13)
(16)
11234
(17)
(13)
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Controls and their functions
Front panel
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Controls and their functions
Front panel
(18) Number keys ≥These are used to enter numbers.
(0 to 9)
≥C Clear key for clearing input data.
≥ENT For registering the data which have been entered.
≥F Used in combination with other keys.
≥BS Backspace key
≥s r Keys for adding and subtracting
≥FROM
≥COPY
≥T
≥/
(19) INPUT CHECK While these keys are kept depressed, the input signals can be checked.
It enables the video input signals to be checked at the SD SDI MONITOR OUT
connector or HD SDI MONITOR OUT connector and the audio input signals to be
checked at the MONITOR connector and headphone jack.
When the F7 (TCG OUT) key has been set to MOMNT on the TC/CHR SET UP
menu, the INPUT CHECK is established for the time code signals but only while
the INPUT CHECK key is held down. When the INPUT CHECK key is pressed
while the F7 key is set to LATCH, the INPUT CHECK mode is established, and
the mode remains established even when the key is released. The mode is released when one of the tape modes is established.
(20) REMOTE button ≥This is the switch for switching between operation from the front panel of the
unit and operation from the remote control terminals (RS-422A, RS-232C) at
the rear connector panel.
≥When REMOTE (lamp lit) is selected, the recorder can be controlled via the
remote control terminals at the rear connector panel.
≥When LOCAL (lamp not lit) is selected, the recorder can be operated from the
front panel.
(21) AUDIO LINE OUT When the ADJUST control (23) is turned while this button is being pressed, the
output of all audio channels can be changed at the same time (HOME, AUDIO
OUT menus only).
(22) UNITY/VAR This is used to switch between UNITY and VAR when the video output signals or
audio level is to be adjusted.
(23) ADJUST control This is used to adjust the levels.
EJECT
SD HD
CHANNEL CONDITION
VIDEO
AUDIO
SERVO
HOME
ASSEM INSERT
MULTI
CUE
VIDEO
IN
F13
789
456
123
0CTF
F12
F11
F10
F9
F8F7F6F5F4F3F2F1
L
AUDIO MONITORUNITY
HEADPHONES
PULL
OPEN
LEVEL
CURSOR
EXECUTE PREROLL
ENTRY REW STOP REC/EDITPLAY
REC INHIBIT
STAND BY FF
REVIEW
PREVIEW
R
OUTINOUT
AUDIO
LINE OUT
SHTL JOG VAR
INPUT CHECK REMOTE
ADJUST
POWER
AUTO OFF
ON
OFF
UNITY
/VAR
TC/CHR
SET UP
TEST DIAG
FROM COPY
/BS
ENT
AUDIO
PULL
OPEN
(18)
(23)
(22)
(21)
(19) (20)
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(24) HOME button
(25) MULTI CUE button
(26) ASSEM (ASSEMBLE) button
(27) INSERT button
(28) VIDEO IN
(29) VIDEO OUT
(30) AUDIO IN
(31) AUDIO OUT
(32) TC/CHR
(33) SET UP
(34) TEST
(35) DIAG
EJECT
SD HD
CHANNEL CONDITION
VIDEO
AUDIO
SERVO
HOME
ASSEM INSERT
MULTI
CUE
VIDEO
IN
F13
789
456
123
0CTF
F12
F11
F10
F9
F8F7F6F5F4F3F2F1
L
AUDIO MONITORUNITY
HEADPHONES
PULL
OPEN
LEVEL
CURSOR
EXECUTE PREROLL
ENTRY REW STOP REC/EDITPLAY
REC INHIBIT
STAND BY FF
REVIEW
PREVIEW
R
OUTINOUT
AUDIO
LINE OUT
SHTL JOG VAR
INPUT CHECK REMOTE
ADJUST
POWER
AUTO OFF
ON
OFF
UNITY
/VAR
TC/CHR
SET UP
TEST DIAG
FROM COPY
/BS
ENT
AUDIO
PULL
OPEN
(32)
(33)
(34)
(35)
(30)
(31)
(29)
(28)
(24)
(25)
(26)
(27)
Controls and their functions
Front panel
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(36) SHTL button
(37) JOG button
(38) VAR button
(39) SEARCH dial
(40) EXECUTE button This executes the variable memory operation etc.
(41) REVIEW/PREVIEW This previews what has been recorded before editing or reviews the recording
button after editing.
(42) PREROLL button (The tape is cued up when the F key and PREROLL keys are pressed.)
(43) ENTRY button
EJECT
SD HD
CHANNEL CONDITION
VIDEO
AUDIO
SERVO
HOME
ASSEM INSERT
MULTI
CUE
VIDEO
IN
F13
789
456
123
0CTF
F12
F11
F10
F9
F8F7F6F5F4F3F2F1
L
AUDIO MONITORUNITY
HEADPHONES
PULL
OPEN
LEVEL
CURSOR
EXECUTE PREROLL
ENTRY REW STOP REC/EDITPLAY
REC INHIBIT
STAND BY FF
REVIEW
PREVIEW
R
OUTINOUT
AUDIO
LINE OUT
SHTL JOG VAR
INPUT CHECK REMOTE
ADJUST
POWER
AUTO OFF
ON
OFF
UNITY
/VAR
TC/CHR
SET UP
TEST DIAG
FROM COPY
/BS
ENT
AUDIO
PULL
OPEN
(40)(41)(42)(43)
(36)
(37)
(38)
(39)
Controls and their functions
Front panel
– 13 –
(44) REW button
(45) STAND BY button
(46) STOP button
(47) FF button
(48) PLAY button
(49) REC/EDIT button
(50) REC INHIBIT lamp
EJECT
SD HD
CHANNEL CONDITION
VIDEO
AUDIO
SERVO
HOME
ASSEM INSERT
MULTI
CUE
VIDEO
IN
F13
789
456
123
0CTF
F12
F11
F10
F9
F8F7F6F5F4F3F2F1
L
AUDIO MONITORUNITY
HEADPHONES
PULL
OPEN
LEVEL
CURSOR
EXECUTE PREROLL
ENTRY REW STOP REC/EDITPLAY
REC INHIBIT
STAND BY FF
REVIEW
PREVIEW
R
OUTINOUT
AUDIO
LINE OUT
SHTL JOG VAR
INPUT CHECK REMOTE
ADJUST
POWER
AUTO OFF
ON
OFF
UNITY
/VAR
TC/CHR
SET UP
TEST DIAG
FROM COPY
/BS
ENT
AUDIO
PULL
OPEN
(44)(45)(46)(47)(48)(49)(50)
Controls and their functions
Front panel
– 14 –
Controls and their functions
Connector section
Power supply part
(1) AC IN socket Connect this with the supplied power cable to a power outlet.
(2) FUSE
(3) GND (ground) terminal This terminal serves to reduce the noise when external peripher-
al units are connected. This is not a safety earth.
Digital signal input/output section
(4) SD SDI IN connectors (BNCt2) This is an active through input for SD SDI serial digital signals.
(5) SD SDI OUT1, 2 connectors For output of SD SDI serial digital signals.
(BNCt2)
(6) SD SDI MONITOR OUT connector For output of SD SDI serial digital signals.
(BNCt1) The time code can be superimposed.
(7) SPARE connector (BNCt1) This is a spare connector to which no component is connected.
(8) HD SDI IN connectors (BNCt2) This is an active through input for HD SDI serial digital signals.
(9) HD SDI OUT1, 2, 3 connectors For output of HD SDI serial digital signals.
(BNCt3)
(10) HD SDI MONITOR OUT connector For output of HD SDI serial digital signals.
(BNCt1) The time code can be superimposed.
(11) DIGITAL AUDIO IN CH1/2, CH3/4 Input of digital audio signals according to the AES standard.
(CH5/6, CH7/8)°1connectors
(BNCt4)
(12) DIGITAL AUDIO OUT CH1/2, Output of digital audio signals according to the AES standard.
CH3/4 (CH5/6, CH7/8)°
2
connectors (BNCt4)
°
1
The items in brackets are not operative with 1080/59.94i audio (4 channels), 720/59.94p audio (4 channels) or
480/59.94i audio (4 channels) format.
°
2
A function is provided to copy the sound of channels 1 through 4 onto channels 5 through 8 when the
1080/59.94i audio (4 channels), 720/59.94p audio (4 channels) or 480/59i audio (4 channels) format is used. For
further details, refer to the AUDIO OUT SET UP menu in the operating instructions for the software.
CH 1 CH 2 CH 3 CH 4
CH 1 CH 2 CH 3 CH 4
CUE
CUE
LR
OUT
~
AC IN
SIGNAL
GND
IN
OUTPUT
CH CH CH CH
INPUT
CH CH CH CH
HD
HD
REMOTE
IN
ON
OFF
123
(
SUPER
)
(
SUPER
)
IN
IN
OUT
HD SDISD SDIWFMVIDEO OUTREF IN
REF OUT DIGITAL AUDIO
1
OUT1
OUT2
OUT
2
OUT
3
MONITOR
MONITOR
(
SUPER
)
SPARE
ACTIVE
THROUGH
REMOTE
OUT
REMOTE
IN/OUT
CONTROL
PANEL
V/A
CONTROL
RS-232C
PARALLEL
IN/OUT
(
50P
)
SD
SD
SD
ON
OFF
FUSE
125V 5A
AUDIO OUT
AUDIO IN
MONITOR
TIME CODE
ACTIVE
THROUGH
(1) (2) (12) (11) (7)(4)(5)
(6)
(8) (9) (10)
(3)
PUSH
PUSH PUSH PUSH PUSH PUSH
75Ω 75Ω
3
4
π
1
2
π
7
8
π
5
6
π
7
8
π
5
6
π
3
4
π
1
2
π
– 15 –
Analog input/output section
(13) HD REF IN Input of tri-level sync signals as the HD reference signals. A loop-through/75 ≠
connectors termination switch is provided.
(BNCt2)
(14) SD REF IN Input of black burst°1signals as the SD reference signals. A loop-through/75 ≠
connectors termination switch is provided.
(BNCt2)
(15) HD REF OUT Output of HD SYNC (tri-level SYNC).
terminal (BNCt1)
(16) SD REF OUT Output of black burst°2.
terminal (BNCt1)
(17) VIDEO OUT1, 2, 3 Composite video signal output.
connectors For OUT3, superimpose output is also possible.
(BNCt3)
(18) WFM (waveform) Signals output to the waveform monitor.
connector
°
1
When the normal black burst signal (59.94 Hz) is input as the SD REF signal with the 1080/24p system,
asynchronization and a picture error will result.
°
2
This signal is not output with the 1080/24p system.
~
AC IN
SIGNAL
GND
OUTPUT
CH CH CH CH
INPUT
CH CH CH CH
HD
HD
REMOTE
IN
ON
OFF
123
(
SUPER
)
(
SUPER
)
IN
IN
OUT
HD SDISD SDIWFMVIDEO OUTREF IN
REF OUT DIGITAL AUDIO
1
OUT1
OUT2
OUT
2
OUT
3
MONITOR
MONITOR
(
SUPER
)
SPARE
ACTIVE
THROUGH
REMOTE
OUT
REMOTE
IN/OUT
CONTROL
PANEL
V/A
CONTROL
RS-232C
PARALLEL
IN/OUT
(
50P
)
SD
SD
SD
ON
OFF
FUSE
125V 5A
ACTIVE
THROUGH
(15)(13)(14)(16)(17) (18)
CH 1 CH 2 CH 3 CH 4
CH 1 CH 2 CH 3 CH 4
CUE
CUE
LR
OUT
IN
AUDIO OUT
AUDIO IN
MONITOR
TIME CODE
PUSH
PUSH PUSH PUSH PUSH PUSH
75Ω 75Ω
3
4
π
1
2
π
7
8
π
5
6
π
7
8
π
5
6
π
3
4
π
1
2
π
Controls and their functions
Connector section
– 16 –
Controls and their functions
Connector section
Analog input/output section
(19) AUDIO IN Analog audio signals input to digital audio CH1 to CH4.
connectors
(XLR 3Pt4)
(20) CUE IN connector Audio signal input for the analog cue channel.
(XLR 3P)
(21) TIME CODE IN Time code signal input.
connector (XLR 3P)
(22) AUDIO OUT Analog audio signal output from digital audio CH1 to CH4.
connectors
(XLR 3Pt4)
(23) CUE OUT Audio signal output from the analog cue channel.
connector (XLR 3P)
(24) TIME CODE OUT Time code signal output.
connector
(XLR 3P)
(25) MONITOR OUT These are the audio monitor connectors. L, R audio output is made.
connectors Digital audio signals [CH1/CH2/CH3/CH4 (CH5/CH6/CH7/CH8)° ] and cue audio
(XLR 3Pt2) can be selected.
°The items in brackets are not operative with 1080/59.94i audio (4 channels),
720/59.94p audio (4 channels) or 480/59.94i audio (4 channels) format.
~
AC IN
SIGNAL
GND
OUTPUT
CH CH CH CH
INPUT
CH CH CH CH
HD
HD
REMOTE
IN
ON
OFF
123
(
SUPER
)
(
SUPER
)
IN
IN
OUT
HD SDISD SDIWFMVIDEO OUTREF IN
REF OUT DIGITAL AUDIO
1
OUT1
OUT2
OUT
2
OUT
3
MONITOR
MONITOR
(
SUPER
)
SPARE
ACTIVE
THROUGH
REMOTE
OUT
REMOTE
IN/OUT
CONTROL
PANEL
V/A
CONTROL
RS-232C
PARALLEL
IN/OUT
(
50P
)
SD
SD
SD
ON
OFF
FUSE
125V 5A
ACTIVE
THROUGH
(19)
(22) (25)
(20)(21)(24)
(23)
CH 1 CH 2 CH 3 CH 4
CH 1 CH 2 CH 3 CH 4
CUE
CUE
LR
OUT
IN
AUDIO OUT
AUDIO IN
MONITOR
TIME CODE
PUSH
PUSH PUSH PUSH PUSH PUSH
75Ω 75Ω
3
4
π
1
2
π
7
8
π
5
6
π
7
8
π
5
6
π
3
4
π
1
2
π
– 17 –
Controls and their functions
Connector section
Remote control section
(26) REMOTE IN RS-422A serial mode input connector.
connector
(RS-422A) (9P)
(27) REMOTE OUT RS-422A serial mode output connector.
connector
(RS-422A) (9P)
(28) REMOTE IN/OUT RS-422A serial mode I/O connector.
connector (9P)
(29) V/A CONTROL Encoder remote (AJ-ER50) connector. (see Note)
terminal (15P)
(30) RS-232C Data communication is possible by connection to a personal computer or a
connector (25P) modem.
(31) CONTROL PANEL For connection of the cable of a control panel.
connector (20P) The control panel connector enables the connectors on the front panel and
connectors on the rear panel to be connected, and when these connectors are
simultaneously connected, it is possible to switch between them using the menu.
(32) PARALLEL 50-pin parallel remote connector.
(IN/OUT) terminal (Mainly for connection of equipment produced by the user.)
(50P)
ONoteN
The AJ-ER50 “Video input” and “VIDEO-PHASE” functions are not operational, as there is no correspondence with this
recorder. Also, SYS-PHASE should be set at this recorder and not at the AJ-ER50.
~
AC IN
SIGNAL
GND
OUTPUT
CH CH CH CH
INPUT
CH CH CH CH
HD
HD
REMOTE
IN
ON
OFF
123
(
SUPER
)
(
SUPER
)
IN
IN
OUT
HD SDISD SDIWFMVIDEO OUTREF IN
REF OUT DIGITAL AUDIO
1
OUT1
OUT2
OUT
2
OUT
3
MONITOR
MONITOR
(
SUPER
)
SPARE
ACTIVE
THROUGH
REMOTE
OUT
REMOTE
IN/OUT
CONTROL
PANEL
V/A
CONTROL
RS-232C
PARALLEL
IN/OUT
(
50P
)
SD
SD
SD
ON
OFF
FUSE
125V 5A
ACTIVE
THROUGH
(26) (27) (28) (29) (30)
CH 1 CH 2 CH 3 CH 4
CH 1 CH 2 CH 3 CH 4
CUE
CUE
LR
OUT
IN
AUDIO OUT
AUDIO IN
MONITOR
TIME CODE
PUSHPUSH PUSH PUSH PUSH PUSH
(31) (32)
75Ω 75Ω
3
4
π
1
2
π
7
8
π
5
6
π
7
8
π
5
6
π
3
4
π
1
2
π
– 18 –
Connections
Connection for a single unit
Press the REMOTE button on the front panel to turn the lamp (LOCAL) off.
~
AC IN
SIGNAL
GND
OUTPUT
CH CH CH CH
INPUT
CH CH CH CH
HD
HD
REMOTE
IN
ON
OFF
123
(
SUPER
)
(
SUPER
)
IN
IN
OUT
HD SDISD SDIWFMVIDEO OUTREF IN
REF OUT DIGITAL AUDIO
1
OUT1
OUT2
OUT
2
OUT
3
MONITOR
MONITOR
(
SUPER
)
SPARE
ACTIVE
THROUGH
REMOTE
OUT
REMOTE
IN/OUT
CONTROL
PANEL
V/A
CONTROL
RS-232C
PARALLEL
IN/OUT
(
50P
)
SD
SD
SD
ON
OFF
FUSE
125V 5A
ACTIVE
THROUGH
CH 1 CH 2 CH 3 CH 4
CH 1 CH 2 CH 3 CH 4
CUE
CUE
LR
OUT
IN
AUDIO OUT
AUDIO IN
MONITOR
TIME CODE
PUSHPUSH PUSH PUSH PUSH PUSH
75Ω 75Ω
3
4
π
1
2
π
7
8
π
5
6
π
7
8
π
5
6
π
3
4
π
1
2
π
Waveform monitor output
SD SDI input
SD SDI output
HD SDI input
HD SDI output
SD reference input
HD reference input
Digital audio input
Digital audio output
Analog audio/CUE output
Analog audio/CUE input Audio monitor output
– 19 –
Connections
Connection for 2 units
Source side Press the REMOTE button at the front panel to light the lamp (REMOTE).
Recorder side Press the REMOTE button at the front panel to extinguish the lamp (LOCAL).
When performing automatic editing with RS-422A, press the F1 (P-2) key at the SET UP
INTERFACE menu to switch. (See figure below)
~
AC IN
SIGNAL
GND
OUTPUT
CH CH CH CH
INPUT
CH CH CH CH
HD
HD
REMOTE
IN
ON
OFF
123
(
SUPER
)
(
SUPER
)
IN
IN
OUT
HD SDISD SDIWFMVIDEO OUTREF IN
REF OUT DIGITAL AUDIO
1
OUT1
OUT2
OUT
2
OUT
3
MONITOR
MONITOR
(
SUPER
)
SPARE
ACTIVE
THROUGH
REMOTE
OUT
REMOTE
IN/OUT
CONTROL
PANEL
V/A
CONTROL
RS-232C
PA
RALLEL
IN/OUT
(
50P
)
SD
SD
SD
ON
OFF
FUSE
125V 5A
ACTIVE
THROUGH
CH 1 CH 2 CH 3 CH 4
CH 1 CH 2 CH 3 CH 4
CUE
CUE
LR
OUT
~
AC IN
SIGNAL
GND
IN
OUTPUT
CH CH CH CH
INPUT
CH CH CH CH
HD
HD
REMOTE
IN
ON
OFF
123
(
SUPER
)
(
SUPER
)
IN
IN
OUT
HD SDISD SDIWFMVIDEO OUTREF IN
REF OUT DIGITAL AUDIO
1
OUT1
OUT2
OUT
2
OUT
3
MONITOR
MONITOR
(
SUPER
)
SPARE
ACTIVE
THROUGH
REMOTE
OUT
REMOTE
IN/OUT
CONTROL
PANEL
V/A
CONTROL
RS-232C
PA
RALLEL
IN/OUT
(
50P
)
SD
SD
SD
ON
OFF
FUSE
125V 5A
AUDIO OUT
AUDIO IN
MONITOR
TIME CODE
ACTIVE
THROUGH
PUSHPUSH PUSH PUSH PUSH PUSH
CH 1 CH 2 CH 3 CH 4
CH 1 CH 2 CH 3 CH 4
CUE
CUE
LR
OUT
IN
AUDIO OUT
AUDIO IN
MONITOR
TIME CODE
PUSHPUSH PUSH PUSH PUSH PUSH
75Ω 75Ω
3
4
π
1
2
π
7
8
π
5
6
π
7
8
π
5
6
π
3
4
π
1
2
π
75Ω 75Ω
3
4
π
1
2
π
7
8
π
5
6
π
7
8
π
5
6
π
3
4
π
1
2
π
HD reference signal
Source Recorder
HD SDI DIGITAL VIDEO/AUDIO
SD SDI DIGITAL VIDEO/AUDIO
REMOTE
≥When matching the CF (color frame) of SD output and time code output phase, also make SD reference
matching. Then select SD REF as the OUT REF setting on the HOME SET UP menu.
F13
F12
F11
F10
F9
F8F7F6F5F4F3F2F1
– 20 –
Connections
Connection with an editing controller
EJECT
SD HD
CHANNEL CONDITION
VIDEO
AUDIO
SERVO
HOME
ASSEM INSERT
MULTI
CUE
VIDEO
IN
F13
789
456
123
0CTF
F12
F11
F10
F9
F8F7F6F5F4F3F2F1
L
AUDIO MONITORUNITY
HEADPHONES
PULL
OPEN
LEVEL
CURSOR
EXECUTE PREROLL
ENTRY REW STOP REC/EDITPLAY
REC INHIBIT
STAND BY FF
REVIEW
PREVIEW
R
OUTINOUT
AUDIO
LINE OUT
SHTL JOG VAR
INPUT CHECK REMOTE
ADJUST
POWER
AUTO OFF
ON
OFF
UNITY
/VAR
TC/CHR
SET UP
TEST DIAG
FROM COPY
/BS
ENT
AUDIO
PULL
OPEN
EJECT
SD HD
CHANNEL CONDITION
VIDEO
AUDIO
SERVO
HOME
ASSEM INSERT
MULTI
CUE
VIDEO
IN
F13
789
456
123
0CTF
F12
F11
F10
F9
F8F7F6F5F4F3F2F1
L
AUDIO MONITORUNITY
HEADPHONES
PULL
OPEN
LEVEL
CURSOR
EXECUTE PREROLL
ENTRY REW STOP REC/EDITPLAY
REC INHIBIT
STAND BY FF
REVIEW
PREVIEW
R
OUTINOUT
AUDIO
LINE OUT
SHTL JOG VAR
INPUT CHECK REMOTE
ADJUST
POWER
AUTO OFF
ON
OFF
UNITY
/VAR
TC/CHR
SET UP
TEST DIAG
FROM COPY
/BS
ENT
AUDIO
PULL
OPEN
EJECT
SD HD
CHANNEL CONDITION
VIDEO
AUDIO
SERVO
HOME
ASSEM INSERT
MULTI
CUE
VIDEO
IN
F13
789
456
123
0CTF
F12
F11
F10
F9
F8F7F6F5F4F3F2F1
L
AUDIO MONITORUNITY
HEADPHONES
PULL
OPEN
LEVEL
CURSOR
EXECUTE PREROLL
ENTRY REW STOP REC/EDITPLAY
REC INHIBIT
STAND BY FF
REVIEW
PREVIEW
R
OUTINOUT
AUDIO
LINE OUT
SHTL JOG VAR
INPUT CHECK REMOTE
ADJUST
POWER
AUTO OFF
ON
OFF
UNITY
/VAR
TC/CHR
SET UP
TEST DIAG
FROM COPY
/BS
ENT
AUDIO
PULL
OPEN
≥Please use LTC: VITCi as the time code setting on the controller side.
≥When 720/59.94p mode has been set, input the SD_REF (BB) signal as the reference signal.
Recorder
AV monitor Video monitor
signal
Audio monitor
signal
To REMOTE IN
Video input signal
Audio input signal
Video monitor signal
Audio monitor
signal
AV monitor
Editing controller
AV switcher
HD reference signal
generator
Remote
Video output signal
Audio output signal
Video output signal
Audio output signal
Reference signal
Remote
To REMOTE IN
Source unit
Video monitor
signal
Audio monitor
signal
Video monitor
signal
Audio monitor
signal
Reference signal
To REMOTE
IN
AV monitor AV monitor
Source unit
Remote
– 21 –
Tapes
There are two tape types: M and L.
M-cassettes: 57 minutes (576/50i), 63 minutes (1080/59.94i, 720/59.94p and 480/59i),
75 minutes (1080/25p and 1080/50i), 79 minutes (1080/23.98 and 1080/24p)
L-cassettes: 112 minutes (576/50i), 124 minutes (1080/59.94i, 720/59.94p and 480/59i),
149 minutes (1080/25p and 1080/50i), 155 minutes (1080/23.98p and 1080/24p)
Align the cassette with the marks on the unit’s insertion slot and push it in gently.
The cassette tape will be loaded automatically.
Prohibiting recording on a tape (when pins A and B are at the “up” position)
Use a screwdriver to push down the accidental erasure prevention pins, turn them 90° counterclockwise, and then lift the
screwdriver to set the pins at their “up” positions.
The recording prohibition status is displayed on the MANUAL
EDIT SET UP menu and the AUTO EDIT SET UP menu respectively.
ONoteN
C bit pin: Raised position ) 4-channel audio recording formats (1080/59.94i:
4-channel audio version, 720/59.94p: 4-channel audio version, 480/59.94i:
4-channel version, 576/50i: 4-channel version°)
Lowered position ) 8-channel audio recording formats (1080/59.94i: 8-channel
audio version, 720/59.94p: 4-channel audio version, 1080/23.98p, 1080/24p,
1080/25p, 1080/50i, 480/59.94i: 8-channel version, 576/50i: 8-channel version)
°The D5 VTR (AJ-D580) records in the 576/50i 4-channel format.
Enabling recording (when pins A and B are at the “down” position)
Use a screwdriver to push down the accidental erasure prevention pins, turn them 90° clockwise, and then lift the screwdriver to
set the pins at their “down” positions.
Pin A: For inhibiting the recording of any signals
Pin B: For inhibiting the recording of video/control signals
≥Pin B is effective only when pin A is in the recording
enabled position.
Pin C: For identifying the 4-channel audio or 8-channel
audio format
EJECT
SD HD
CHANNEL CONDITION
VIDEO
AUDIO
SERVO
HOME
ASSEM INSERT
MULTI
CUE
VIDEO
IN
F13
789
456
123
0CTF
F12
F11
F10
F9
F8F7F6F5F4F3F2F1
L
AUDIO MONITORUNITY
HEADPHONES
PULL
OPEN
LEVEL
CURSOR
EXECUTE PREROLL
ENTRY REW STOP REC/EDITPLAY
REC INHIBIT
STAND BY FF
REVIEW
PREVIEW
R
OUTINOUT
AUDIO
LINE OUT
SHTL JOG VAR
INPUT CHECK REMOTE
ADJUST
POWER
AUTO OFF
ON
OFF
UNITY
/VAR
TC/CHR
SET UP
TEST DIAG
FROM COPY
/BS
ENT
AUDIO
PULL
OPEN
A B
C
A B
C
ONoteN
Recording
Important!
* Normal playback cannot be performed for tapes on which the audio sig-
nals of 8 channels were recorded with the C bit pin at the raised position or for tapes on which the audio signals of 4 channels were
recorded with the pin at the lowered position.
VTR system format
Cassette C bit pin
Raised position
(4-channel format)
Lowered position
(8-channel format)
4-channel recording
mode
Signals of 4 audio
channels can be
recorded.
Warning
Recording inhibited
(REC inhibit release
menu item available)
8-channel recording
mode
Warning
Recording inhibited
(REC inhibit release
menu item available)
Signals of 8 audio
channels can be
recorded.
(See figure below)
(See figure below)
– 22 –
How to display the ≥VIDEO IN menu: ≥AUDIO IN menu: ≥AUDIO OUT menu:
menus:
≥AUDIO IN SET UP menu: ≥AUDIO IN PCM menu: ≥AUDIO IN CUE menu:
###
F7
AUDIO INF6AUDIO INF8AUDIO IN
AUDIO OUTAUDIO INVIDEO IN
Recording
Preparation
∑ Release the recording inhibit mode
≥Confirm that the REC INHIBIT lamp has gone out.
If the lamp has not gone out, set the positions of the cassette’s
accidental erasure prevention pins and the F13 (REC INH) setting on the HOME menu to the recording enabled status.
∑ Selecting the input signals and adjusting their levels
≥Select the video input signal (INT SG or DIGITAL) on the VIDEO IN menu.
≥Select the audio input signal on the AUDIO IN PCM menu and the AUDIO IN CUE menu.
≥Adjust the audio input signal level on the AUDIO IN menu.
Adjust the audio input signal levels for the digital audio channels
CH1 to CH4 (or CH1-CH8 when the 8-channel format has been
selected) and for analog cue.
Normally, UNITY should be selected.
≥When adjusting the recording levels, select the channel whose
level is to be adjusted using the AUDIO IN menu (for example,
to adjust the PCM CH1 level, press the F1 key to set to whiteon-black display), and adjust the levels using the ADJUST control in such a way that 0 dB is not exceeded for the digital
signals and j20 dB is not exceeded for the analog cue signal.
≥The OVER display lights when the recording level is too high.
≥The level meter display can be switched.
The level meter display can be set to FULL or FINE using the F7
(SCALE) key on the AUDIO IN SET UP menu or the F7 (SCALE)
key on the AUDIO OUT SET UP menu.
REC INHIBIT
OVER
– 23 –
Recording
Preparation
∑ Setting the time code
≥Press the F4 (TC/CTL) key on the HOME menu to select TC.
≥Select the internal or external time code on the TC/CHR menu and set the generating mode.
Operation
(1) Press the PLAY button while pressing the REC/EDIT button.
Recording will start.
(2) Recording stops when the STOP button is pressed.
If the JOG, SHTL, or VAR button is pressed in place of the STOP button, operation is directly transferred to the mode that corresponds to the respective button.
How to display the ≥HOME menu: ≥TC/CHR menu:
menus:
TC/CHR
HOME
REC/EDITPLAY
– 24 –
How to display the ≥STATE menu: ≥HOME menu:
menus:
##
≥or
##
F12
F8AUDIO OUT
HOMEF12F8VIDEO OUT
Recording
Simultaneous playback monitoring
∑ Video monitoring
≥Set VIDEO during recording to TAPE on the VIDEO OUT HD SET UP STATE menu.
∑ Audio monitoring
≥Set AUDIO during recording to TAPE on the AUDIO OUT SET UP STATE menu.
≥The digital audio and the digital video signals are interlinked at
all times. They can not be set separately.
≥Simultaneous playback of the analog cue signal is not possible.
≥Simultaneous playback monitoring is not possible when the F1
(OUTPUT) key on the HOME menu is set to EE.
≥Even when the state menu setting is EE1 or EE2, simultaneous
playback monitoring of both the video and audio signals is possible by setting the F1 (OUTPUT) key on the HOME menu to
TAPE.
∑ Checking the input signals
≥To monitor the input signals during recording:
(1) Connect a TV monitor to the serial monitor connector.
Connect the audio monitor connector to the monitor speaker.
(2) Press the INPUT CHECK button.
While this button is held down, the video signal can be checked
using the serial monitor output connector.
≥Only the audio signal selected by the L and R buttons can be
monitored (via the audio monitor connector or the headphone
connector).
VIDEO
TAPE
REC
VIDEO
TAPE
D. AUDIO
TAPE
REC
INPUT CHECK
* In the HD mode, only the HD-SDI monitor output can be
switched to the input signals; in the SD mode, only the
SD-SDI monitor output and VIDEO3 output can be
switched to the input signals.
– 25 –
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.
How to display the ≥SYSTEM SET UP menu:
menus:
#
°
1
The 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.
°
2
1080/23.98p 1080/25p and 1080/24p format tapes can be played back and 1080/50i format signals can be output automatically.
°
3
1080/25p tapes can be played back and a variety of images can be output.
F4SET UP
The frequency setting is possible when the F1 key is pressed. Select the frequency by
cursor keys [3, 4] and press the ENT key, 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 ENT key to secure the format. Then, select its 4-channel or
8-channel audio version, and enter the format by pressing the ENT key.
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 ENT key is then pressed, 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 ENT key.
(The table below lists the possible combinations of the output signals of the video output
connectors.)
System format
1080/59.94i°
1
720/59.94p
1080/23.98p, PsF°
3
1080/24.00p, PsF°
3
1080/25p, PsF
1080/50i°
2
480/59.94i
576/50i
HDTV output SDTV output
HD MAIN
1080/59.94i
720/59.94p
720/59.94p
1080/23.98PsF
1080/23.98PsF
1080/23.98PsF
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
1080/50i
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
1080/50i
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
625/50i
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
625/50i
Analog composite
NTSC
NTSC
NTSC
NTSC
NTSC
——
NTSC
NTSC
NTSC
NTSC
NTSC
——
——
——
——
——
PAL
PAL
PAL
NTSC
PAL
F13
F12
F11
F10
F9
F8F7F6F5F4F3F2F1
– 26 –
Recording
14.
Insert a recording-enabled cassette.
It should be borne in mind that the 4-channel or 8-channel audio version will be identified in accordance with the position selected for the cassette C bit pin, as mentioned on page 25.
Note that when the cassette tape is inserted, it is not possible to change the system frequency
which was set using the F1 (FREQ) key on the SYSTEM SET UP menu of the previous page.
15. Press the F13 (REC INH) key on the HOME menu to set to “FREE”.
16.
Perform input signal setting with the F1 to F6 (CH1 to CH4) keys on the AUDIO IN PCM INPUT
SELECT menu. [In the case of the 1080/23.98, 1080/24p, 1080/25p, 1080/50i and 576/50i formats
or 1080/59.94i (8-channel audio version), 720/59.94i (8-channel audio version) and 480/59.94i
(8-channel audio version) formats, perform input signal setting with the F7 to F13 (CH5 to CH8).]
Select DIGITAL (AES/SERIAL.), INT SG or ANALOG.
17.
When the input audio signal is to be mixed with the analog cue channel for recording, press the F9
(CUE) key on the AUDIO IN CUE INPUT menu to set it to “D-MIX” and select the mixing channel with
the F1 to F4 (CUE MIX CH1 to CUE MIX CH4) keys. (In the case of the 1080/23.98, 1080/24p,
1080/25p, 1080/50i and 576/50i formats or 1080/59.94i (8-channel audio version), 720/59.94i (8-channel audio version) and 480/59.94i (8-channel audio version) formats, select CH1 to CH4 and CH5 to
CH8 with the F1 to 4 and the F10 to F13 keys.)
18. Adjust the audio input level on the AUDIO IN menu.
19.
When the time code is to be recorded, perform the time code-related settings on the TC/CHR menu.
10. To enter the time code default value as desired, press the cursor center key at the HOME
menu and set the value.
11. When the preparation for the signals to be recorded has been established, press the
REC/EDIT button and the PLAY button together.
Recording will start.
12. To stop recording at any time, press the STOP button.
How to display the ≥HOME menu: ≥AUDIO IN PCM menu: ≥AUDIO IN CUE menu: ≥TC/CHR menu:
menus:
##
TC/CHR
F7AUDIO INF6AUDIO INHOME
REC INH
FREE
F13
F12
F11
F10
F9
F8F7F6F5F4F3F2F1
CH1/2-INPUT CH3/4-INPUT
CH-1
DIGITAL
CH-2
DIGITAL
DIGITAL
CH-3
INT-SG
CH-4 DIGITAL
ANALOG
SERIALAES
CUE
D-MIX
F13
F12
F11
F10
F9
F8F7F6F5F4F3F2F1
– 27 –
Recording
≥ The REF synchronization specifications applying when the 1080/23p, 24p or 25p True-P (Non-PsF) sys-
tem 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 TrueP 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.
– 28 –
Playback
Operation
(1) Press the PLAY button.
Playback will start.
(2) Playback stops when the STOP button is pressed.
If the JOG, SHTL, VAR, FF, or REW button is pressed in place of the STOP button, operation is directly transferred to the mode that corresponds to the respective button.
∑ Monitoring the audio signals
≥Select the audio channel for output from the AUDIO MONITOR L/R connector or the HEAD-
PHONES jack using the L/R buttons. (The audio channel can be switched to the opposite
direction when the L or R button is pressed while the F key is being held down.)
∑ Adjusting the audio level
Adjust the playback level of the digital audio CH1 to CH4 (or CH1–CH8 when the 8-channel format has been
selected) signal and the analog cue audio signal.
To adjust the audio signal level, first press the F key all ocated to
the channel concerned on the AUDIO OUT menu to highlight it,
and then adjust the level using the ADJUST control.
The adjustment range is from j¶ to i12 dB for digital audio signals as well as for the analog cue signal.
≥To adjust all digital audio signal playback levels together, ad-
just with the ADJUST knob while pressing the AUDIO LINE
OUT button.
≥The level meter display can be switched between FULL and FINE.
Fine adjustment is possible by setting the F7 (SCALE) key on
the AUDIO IN SET UP menu or the F7 (SCALE) key on the
AUDIO OUT SET UP menu to “FINE”.
How to display the ≥AUDIO OUT SET ≥AUDIO IN SET UP menu:
menus: UP menu:
#
#
F8
AUDIO OUT
F8AUDIO IN
PLAY
AUDIO MONITOR
L
R
– 29 –
How to display the ≥HOME SET UP menu: ≥HOME menu: ≥SET UP INTERFACE
menus:
#
menu:
#
F8
SET UP
HOMEF8HOME
Basic operations
∑ Stop
Press the STOP button.
The tape will stop.
≥In order to protect the tape, the tape tension is automatically re-
leased (a process called “loosening”) when the time selected
by the F12 (STILL) key on the HOME SET UP menu has
elapsed. The READY lamp will flash.
≥Furthermore, the READY OFF mode is automatically estab-
lished when the time selected by the F13 (STBY OFF) key on
the HOME SET UP menu has elapsed. The READY lamp will
go out and the STOP lamp will light. (Refer to the item STANDBY on this page.)
∑ FF/REW
Press the FF or the REW button.
≥The tape will now be fast forwarded or rewound at approxi-
mately 50 times of the normal playback speed.
≥In order to protect the tape, the speed is reduced as the tape
end is approached.
≥Use the F5 (FF/REW MAX SP) key on the INTERFACE SET
UP menu to change the fast forward or the rewind speed.
≥While the FF and the REW button are pressed at the same
time, the tape is stopped.
∑ STAND BY
≥When the STAND BY lamp is lit, the unit is in the STAND BY ON status.
STAND BY OFF mode is established automatically when the
time selected with the F13 (STBY OFF) key on the HOME SET
UP menu has elapsed and loosening status has been reached.
(Refer to the item STOP on this page.)
≥When the STAND BY lamp is not lit, the unit is in the STAND BY OFF status.
Two modes are associated with this mode.
(1) Drum rotation stop mode with tension release
Set the F6 (TAPE MODE) key on the HOME SET UP menu
to HD.STOP.
(2) Half loading mode
Set the F6 key on the HOME SET UP menu to HLF LOAD.
STOP
REW FF
STAND BY
STAND BY
– 30 –
Basic operations
∑ Shuttle (SHTL)
(1) The unit is placed in the shuttle mode when the SHTL button is pressed and the lamp
lights.
(2) Turn the search dial.
≥The tape speed changes depending on the angle by which the
dial is turned.
≥The tape speed is displayed on the search indicator.
≥The tape speed can be varied up to a maximum of n 50 times
the normal tape speed.
≥The maximum speed can be set by pressing the F6 (SHTL
MAX SP) key on the PANEL SET UP menu.
(3) When the STOP, FF, REW, PLAY, JOG, or VAR button is pressed, operation is directly
transferred to the mode that corresponds to the respective button.
∑ Jog
(1) The unit is placed in the JOG mode when the JOG button is pressed and the lamp lights.
(2) Turn the search dial.
≥When the dial rotation is stopped, the unit is placed in the still-
picture (STILL) mode.
≥The tape protection mode is established after the still-picture
holding time has elapsed. (This time can be set using the F12
(STILL) key on the HOME SET UP menu and the ADJUST
control.)
≥The tape speed changes depending on the speed by which the
dial is turned.
≥The tape speed ranges from j2 times to i2 times of the nor-
mal tape speed. In the range from j1 to i2 times of the nor-
mal tape speed, the audio signals for all channels are output
from the AUDIO OUT connectors.
(3) When the STOP, FF, REW, PLAY, SHTL, or VAR button is pressed, operation is directly
How to display the ≥HOME SET UP menu: ≥PANEL SET UP menu:
menus:
##
F11
SET UPF8HOME
SHTL
JOG
– 31 –
Basic operations
∑ Variable (VAR)
The variable mode is a low-speed version of the shuttle mode.
This operation may be initiated from STOP or PLAY mode or during normal recording.
(1) The unit is placed in the variable mode when the VAR button is pressed and the lamp
lights.
(2) Turn the search dial.
≥The tape speed changes depending on the angle by which the
dial is turned, and it is displayed on the search indicator.
≥The tape protection mode is established after the still-picture
holding time has elapsed. (This time can be set using the F12
(STILL) key on the HOME SET UP menu and ADJUST control.)
≥Turning the dial enables shuttle operations across a range from
j1 to i2 times of the normal tape speed. The audio signals for
all channels are output from the AUDIO OUT connectors.
≥The maximum speed can be set by pressing the F12 (VAR
MAX SP) key on the PANEL SET UP menu.
(3) When the STOP, FF, REW, PLAY, JOG, or SHTL button is pressed, operation is directly
transferred to the mode that corresponds to the respective button.
≥Preset variable mode
≥When the variable speed is preset, playback starts at the set speed when the VAR button is pressed.
(1) Set the desired speed by turning the search dial.
The tape speed changes depending on the angle by which the dial is turned. The speed is
displayed on the search indicator.
(2) Press the VAR button. (The VAR lamp lights.) Playback will start at the set speed.
(3) To release the preset variable mode, turn the search dial. The normal variable mode will be
established.
≥The preset variable mode can be operated only in STOP or PLAY mode or during normal
recording.
How to display the ≥PANEL SET UP menu: ≥HOME SET UP menu:
menus:
##
F8
HOMEF11SET UP
VAR
– 32 –
Basic operations
∑ Tape speed override (TSO) function
This is a function for finely adjusting the normal playback speed in the range of n15%.
(1) Press the PLAY button.
Normal playback starts.
(2) Turn the search dial while pressing the PLAY button, or press the i or j keys. When using
the search dial, the tape speed changes depending on the angle to which the search dial
is turned. When using the i or j keys, the tape speed changes according to how long the
key is pressed continously. The speed is displayed in numeric values on the search indicator.
(3) To return to normal playback, release the PLAY button.
∑ Cue
This function sets any point on the tape for preroll and search operations.
When TC INPUT is set to the STANDARD mode*
(1) Press the cursor center key to display the cursor.
The time code value will be highlighted.
(2) Move the cursor with the cursor key (4) to the CUE TIME display section.
The cue display section will be highlighted.
(3) Press the cursor center key again to change it to a bar cursor.
Enter the cue point with the number keys.
≥Cue points also can be entered by pressing the ENTRY button.
In this case, the time data of the current tape position will be
entered.
(4) Press the ENT key.
The cursor will disappear.
(5) Press the PREROLL button.
≥When the PREROLL button is pressed, cue-up operation will
start, and the tape will stop at the preroll point (the point preceding the cue point by the preroll time).
≥To stop at the cue point, either set the preroll time to “0” or
press the F key and PREROLL button together. (This results in
the cue-up operation.)
*The STANDARD mode is set using the F9 key on the PANEL SET UP menu. (This key can be set in
either the STANDARD or REVERSE mode.)
Cursor center key
Cursor key
Cursor
Cursor
PLAY
LTCR
00 : 00 : 00 : 00
CUE TIME
HMSF
0 0 4 4
0 7 0 4
CUE TIME
00 H 44 M 07 S 04 F
ENTRY
PREROLL
– 33 –
Basic operations
When TC INPUT is set to the REVERSE mode*
(1) Press the cursor center key to display the cursor.
The time code value will be highlighted.
(2) Move the cursor with the cursor key (4) to the CUE TIME display section.
The cue display section will be highlighted.
(3) Press the cursor center key again to change it to a bar cursor.
Enter the cue point with the number keys.
≥Cue points also can be entered by pressing the ENTRY button.
In this case, the time data of the current tape position will be
entered.
(4) Press the ENT key.
The cursor will disappear.
(5) Press the PREROLL button.
≥When the PREROLL button is pressed, cue-up operation will
start, and the tape will stop at the preroll point (the point preceding the cue point by the preroll time).
≥To stop at the cue point, either set the preroll time to “0” or
press the F key and PREROLL button together. (This results in
the cue-up operation.)
*The REVERSE mode is set using the F9 key on the PANEL SET UP menu. (This key can be set in
either the STANDARD or REVERSE mode.)
Cursor center key
Cursor key
Cursor
Cursor
LTCR
00 : 00 : 00 : 00
CUE TIME
HMSF
4 4
0 7 0 4
CUE TIME
00 H 44 M 07 S 04 F
ENTRY
PREROLL
– 34 –
Basic operations
∑ Correction of the cue point
When TC INPUT is set to the STANDARD mode
(1) Move the cursor to the place which is to be corrected.
(2) ENTER the new value with the number keys.
(3) Press the ENT key.
≥Cue points cannot be cleared.
When TC INPUT is set to the REVERSE mode
Partial corrections cannot be made for cue points.
Repeat the input starting from step (1) when TC INPUT on page 33 was set to the REVERSE
mode.
Cursor
CUE TIME
00 H 41 M 07 S 04 F
CUE TIME
00 H 44 M 07 S 04 F
– 35 –
How to display the ≥HOME menu: ≥
TC/CHR menu: ≥INSERT (or ASSEMBLE) EDIT menu:
menus:
(or )
#
≥INSERT (or ASSEMBLE) ≥INSERT (or ASSEMBLE)
MANUAL EDIT CH SELECT menu: MANUAL EDIT SET UP menu:
(or )
##
(or )
#
#
F8
F12ASSEMINSERTF13F12ASSEMINSERT
F12ASSEMINSERTTC/CHRHOME
Manual editing
Manual editing is a method used for editing which does not involve the REGISTRATION of edit points
(IN/OUT points).
1. Check the connections.
2. Switch on the power.
3. Insert the cassette to be edited.
4. Press the F13 (REC INH) key on the HOME menu to set to FREE or NRML.REC.
5. Select and adjust the input signals.
6. To record the time code, perform the time code-related settings on the TC/CHR menu.
7. To enter the desired default value for the time code, press the cursor center key at the
HOME menu and set the desired value.
8. Press the ASSEMBLE or the INSERT button to display the INSERT/ASSEMBLE EDIT
menu.
9. Press the F12 key on the INSERT (or the ASSEMBLE) EDIT menu to set to MANUAL
EDIT, display the MANUAL EDIT menu, and highlight the F9 (INSERT or ASSEMBLE) key.
10. When insert editing was selected in step 8 by pressing the INSERT button, press the F13
key on the INSERT MANUAL EDIT menu to display the INSERT MANUAL EDIT CH
SELECT menu, and select the channels to be edited.
11. Set the editing timing with the F1 (TIMING) key on the INSERT (or ASSEMBLE) MANUAL
EDIT SET UP menu.
REC INH
FREE
MANUAL
EDIT
F2
TIMING
– 36 –
Manual editing
12. Search the edit start (IN) point and set the picture to the still mode.
13. Press-the PREROLL button if preroll is required.
14. Provide input of the editing source.
15. Press the PLAY button to place the unit into playback mode.
16. Press the REC/EDIT button at the edit start (IN) point.
Editing will start.
17. To end editing, press the STOP or the REC/EDIT button.
– 37 –
Manual audio cross editing
Below is a flowchart showing the steps taken for editing in which audio signals are cross-faded (while the preceding playback sound is being faded out, the player sound is faded in) in the manual edit mode.
1. Prepare for manual editing by referring to steps 1 to 14 in the manual editing flowchart.
2. Set the F13 (MODE) key on the INSERT (OR ASSEMBLE) MANUAL EDIT SET UP menu
to XFADE.
3. Use the F12 (FD TIME) key on the INSERT (OR ASSEMBLE) MANUAL EDIT SET UP
menu to set the fade time.
4. Refer to steps 15 to 17 of manual editing, and proceed with editing.
≥For audio V fading, set the F13 (MODE) key on the INSERT (OR ASSEMBLE) MANUAL
EDIT SET UP menu to VFADE.
≥The settings for audio cross editing can be performed only when EE1 has been set as the
EDIT REC status.
How to display the ≥INSERT (or ASSEMBLE) AUTO EDIT SET UP menu:
menu:
(or )
#
F8
ASSEMINSERT
MODE
X FADE
MODE20FD TIME
X FADE
– 38 –
Automatic insert/assemble editing
The following flowchart shows the operation for automatic insert editing or automatic assemble editing with
two digital VTRs.
1. Check the connections.
2. Switch on the power to the player and to the recorder.
3. Insert the cassettes required for editing into the VTRs.
4. Press the REMOTE button on the player and set the button to REMOTE (lamp is lit).
5. Press the REMOTE button on the recorder and set the button to LOCAL (lamp is not lit).
6. Set the F3 (W/PLYR) key on the recorder’s INSERT (or ASSEMBLE) AUTO EDIT menu to
ON.
7. Set the F1 (P-2) key on the recorder’s SET UP INTERFACE menu to MODE-1.
Set the RS-422A control mode for each VTR depending on the player/recorder connections. (Refer to the F1 (P-2) key on the SET UP INTERFACE menu.)
8. Set the F13 (REC INH) key on the recorder’s HOME menu to FREE or NRML.REC.
9. Select and adjust the input signals on the recorder.
10. To record the time code, perform the time code-related settings on the recorder’s TC/CHR
menu.
11. To enter the desired default value for the time code, press the cursor center key at the
recorder’s HOME menu and set the desired value.
How to display the ≥INSERT (or ASSEMBLE) AUTO EDIT ≥HOME menu: ≥TC/CHR menu:
menus: SET UP menu:
or
#
≥SET UP INTERFACE menu:
#
F10
SET UP
F8ASSEMINSERT
TC/CHRHOME
ON
W/PLYR
MODE-1
P-2
REC INH
FREE
REMOTE
REMOTE
– 39 –
Automatic insert/assemble editing
12. Press the INSERT or the ASSEM button to display the INSERT (or the ASSEMBLE) EDIT
menu, and then press the F12 key to set to AUTO EDIT.
When the F9 (INSERT/ASSEMBLE) key is highlighted, the editing mode is established.
13. When insert editing was selected in step 12 by pressing the INSERT button, press the F13
(CH SELECT) key on the INSERT AUTO EDIT menu, and select the channels to be edited on the editing channel selection menu.
14. Enter the edit points on the INSERT (or the ASSEMBLE) AUTO EDIT menu.
Register 3 points of the player’s IN and OUT points and the recorder’s IN and OUT points.*
15. Set the recording inhibit mode on the INSERT (or the ASSEMBLE) AUTO EDIT SET UP
menu. (For assemble editing, release recording inhibition for all channels.)
16. Perform the settings on the AUTO EDIT SET UP menu.
17. Press the PREVIEW/REVIEW button to preview.
18. When the REC/EDIT button is pressed, automatic editing will start.
19. To review the edited contents, press the PREVIEW/REVIEW button after completion of
editing.
*When the ENTRY button is pressed on its own, the recorder’s IN point is entered if there is no cursor.
Conversely, if the cursor is displayed on the IN point side, the point indicated by the cursor will be entered
as the IN point.
*When the ENTRY button is pressed while holding down the F key, the recorder’s OUT point is entered if
there is no cursor. Conversely, if the cursor is displayed on the OUT point side, the point indicated by the
cursor will be entered as the OUT point.
ONoteN
To set the editing accuracy to n0, select ON for the PLR SYNC setting. (Refer to the F4 key on the INSERT/ASSEMBLE AUTO EDIT SET UP menu.)
How to display the ≥INSERT (or ASSEMBLE) AUTO EDIT SET UP menu:
menus:
or
#
F8
ASSEMINSERT
– 40 –
Audio split editing
The following flowchart shows the operation for separately entering the audio and video edit point positions
for automatic editing.
1. Press the INSERT button to display the INSERT AUTO EDIT menu.
2. Press the F10 (SPLIT) key on the INSERT AUTO EDIT menu to set it to be highlighted.
3. Refer to the flowchart for automatic insert editing operation, and register the video edit
points.
4. Register the audio edit points.
5. Press the PREVIEW button to preview.
6. When the REC/EDIT button is pressed, automatic editing will start.
7. To review the edited contents, press the REVIEW button after completion of editing.
ONotesN
≥Do not make any changes to CH SELECT while split editing is being performed. Otherwise, errors may
occur in the operation.
≥Assemble (audio split) editing can also be performed in the same operation.
INSERT
F13
F12
F11
F10
F9
F8F7F6F5F4F3F2F1
– 41 –
Audio split editing
OUT point preview
∫ Previewing the automatic insert editing OUT point (when audio split is OFF)
This flowchart shows the operation to preview the automatic insert editing OUT point.
The OUT point for automatic assemble editing can not be previewed.
1. Press the INSERT button to display the INSERT AUTO EDIT menu.
2. Use the automatic insert editing flowchart as a reference and register the VIDEO OUT
point.
3. Press the EXECUTE and the PREVIEW/REVIEW button together to preview the OUT
point.
∫ Previewing the automatic insert editing OUT point (when audio split is ON)
This flowchart shows the operation to preview the automatic insert editing (audio split) OUT
point.
The OUT point for automatic assemble editing can not be previewed.
1. Press the INSERT button to display the INSERT AUTO EDIT menu.
2. Press the F10 (SPLIT) key on the INSERT AUTO EDIT menu to set it to be highlighted.
3. Use the automatic insert editing flowchart as a reference and register the VIDEO OUT
point.
4. Register the audio edit points.
5.
To preview the VIDEO OUT point:
1. Use the cursor keys to move the cursor to the places where the VIDEO IN and OUT
points were registered.
2. Press the EXECUTE and the PREVIEW/REVIEW buttons together to preview the
VIDEO OUT point.
6. To preview the AUDIO OUT point:
1. Use the cursor keys to move the cursor to the places where the AUDIO IN and OUT
points were registered.
2. Press the EXECUTE and the PREVIEW/REVIEW buttons together to preview the
AUDIO OUT point.
7. To preview the OUT point without moving the cursor to where the IN and OUT points were
registered:
When the cursor is not available, the preview operation is started from the point
12 seconds before the external OUT point.
Then press the EXECUTE and the PREVIEW/REVIEW button together to preview the
OUT point.
– 42 –
Variable memory Function
1. Set the F3 (W/PLYR) key to OFF.
2. Set the F4 (VAR MEMO) key to ON.
≥If the IN and OUT points have already been entered, they will be automatically cleared.
≥If the split mode is ON, it will be forcibly turned off.
≥When the variable memory function is used, the AUDIO IN and OUT points cannot be
entered.
3. Input the unit’s edit IN point.
The variable memory playback will start at this point.
≥There is no need to set the OUT point for variable memory playback.
4. Set the initial speed using the search dial.
The initial speed is displayed on the search indicator.
5. Press the PREROLL and EXECUTE buttons together to start the operation.
The tape runs as far as the preroll point where playback starts at the initial speed.
6. When the edit IN point is passed, the EXECUTE button’s lamp starts to blink.
7. Turn the search dial and store the tape speed in the memory.
≥The speed can be stored in the memory while the EXECUTE button’s lamp is blinking.
≥When the memory becomes full, the EXECUTE button’s lamp lights, and no further
settings can be stored in the memory.
≥To make changes to the initial speed or memory contents, repeat the procedure from step 4.
8. To exit the variable memory, press the STOP button.
9. When the memory contents are to be played back, they will be regenerated by pressing the
EXECUTE button.
∫ The memory contents are regenerated as soon as the IN point is passed, and the tape con-
tinues to travel at the speed last stored in the memory until the STOP button is pressed.
∫ The contents stored in the memory are cleared by setting the F4 (VAR MEMO) key from
OFF to ON. Alternatively, they are cleared by setting the power switch to OFF.
OFF
W/PLYR
VAR MEMO
ON
– 43 –
Variable memory function
By operating the VTR search dial which is connected to the unit’s RS-422A REMOTE OUT or REMOTE
IN/OUT connector, the playback speeds and directions can be stored in the memory, after which the stored
contents can be regenerated during automatic editing and stored in the memory of the unit (recorder).
1. Set the F3 (W/PLYR) key to ON.
∫ To operate the VTR connected to the REMOTE OUT connector by remote control, set
F5 (PLYR SEL) on the ASSEMBLE/INSERT AUTO EDIT menu to PLAY-1.
∫ To operate the VTR connected to the REMOTE IN/OUT connector by remote control,
set F5 (PLYR SEL) on the ASSEMBLE/INSERT AUTO EDIT menu to PLAY-2.
2. Set the F4 (VAR MEMO) key to ON.
3. Enter the recorder’s VIDEO IN and OUT points together with the player’s IN point.
4. Select PLAYER using the F6 (R/P SEL) key, and set the initial speed using the search dial.
The initial speed is displayed on the search indicator.
5. Press the PREVIEW button.
The tape runs as far as the preroll point where playback starts at the initial speed.
6. When the edit IN point is passed, the EXECUTE button’s lamp starts to blink.
7. Set the F6 (R/P SEL) key to PLAYER, and store the speed up to the recorder’s OUT point
in the memory using the search dial.
The speed can be stored in the memory while the EXECUTE button’s lamp is blinking until
the recorder’s OUT point is reached.
When the memory becomes full, the EXECUTE button’s lamp lights, and no further settings can be stored in the memory.
8. To preview the memory contents, press the PREVIEW button, and the memory contents
will be regenerated. Phase synchronization is not performed. Adjust the edit timing using
the F9 (DLY STRT) key on the ASSEMBLE/INSERT AUTO EDIT SET UP menu.
9. To make changes to the contents stored in the memory while preview is underway, operate
the search dial. The EXECUTE button’s lamp now blinks, and the contents are stored in
the memory.
10. To make changes to the initial speed which was stored in the memory, press the STOP
button.
Set the F6 (R/P SEL) key to PLAYER, and then use the search dial to set the initial speed
while holding down the STOP button. Since the memory contents will be cleared when the
initial speed is changed, repeat the procedure from step 5.
11. To proceed with variable memory automatic editing, press the REC/EDIT button. The tape
in the player is played back in accordance with the memory contents, and the contents are
stored in the memory of the unit (recorder).
12. When the PREVIEW/REVIEW button is pressed upon completion of the editing, the editing
will be reviewed.
≥The contents stored in the memory are cleared by setting the F10 (VAR MEMO) key from
OFF to ON.
≥They are also cleared by setting the power switch to OFF.
ON
W/PLYR
VAR MEMO
ON
– 44 –
Connector signals
∑ VIDEO IN
HD SDI (DIGITAL) BNCk2, active through
SD SDI IN (DIGITAL) BNCk2, active through
SD SDI SPARE BNCk1
HD REF IN BNCk2, loop-through with 75≠ termination switch
SD REF IN BNCk2, loop-through with 75≠ termination switch
∑ VIDEO OUT
HD SDI OUT (DIGITAL) BNCk3
HD SDI MONITOR OUT BNCk1
(DIGITAL) (SUPER)
SD SDI OUT (DIGITAL) BNCk2
SD SDI MONITOR BNCk1
(DIGITAL) (SUPER)
VIDEO OUT (ANALOG) BNCk3
HD REF OUT BNCk1
SD REF OUT BNCk1
WFM BNCk1, Waveform output, 75≠.
∑ TIME CODE
TIME CODE IN XLRk1
TIME CODE OUT XLRk1
∑ AUDIO IN
AUDIO IN (DIGITAL) BNCk4, CH1/2, CH3/4, CH5/CH6, CH7/CH8,
AES/EBU format
AUDIO IN (ANALOG) XLRk4, CH1, CH2, CH3, CH4
CUE IN XLRk1
∑ AUDIO OUT
AUDIO OUT (DIGITAL) BNCk4, CH1/2, CH3/4, CH5/CH6, CH7/CH8,
AES/EBU format
AUDIO OUT (ANALOG) XLRk4, CH1, CH2, CH3, CH4
CUE OUT XLRk1
MONITOR XLRk2
HEADPHONES (FRONT)
1
⁄4q phone
– 45 –
Connector signals
∑ PARALLEL I/O (50P) connector
(1) PULSE SIGNAL: The signal fall is detected and the signal becomes active.
Pin no.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
Signal
REC COMMAND
PLAY COMMAND
FF COMMAND
REW COMMAND
STOP COMMAND
STBY ON
COMMAND
STBY OFF
COMMAND
RS-422 REMOTE
ON COMMAND
RS-422 REMOTE
OFF COMMAND
LOCAL ENABLE
COMMAND
EJECT COMMAND
ENTRY
COMMAND
ALL_REC_INH_
ON COMMAND
PRE_CTL_INH_
ON COMMAND
LOCAL DISABLE
COMMAND
Direction
INPUT
INPUT
INPUT
INPUT
INPUT
INPUT
INPUT
INPUT
INPUT
INPUT
INPUT
INPUT
INPUT
INPUT
INPUT
Type
PULSE SIGNAL
PULSE SIGNAL
PULSE SIGNAL
PULSE SIGNAL
PULSE SIGNAL
PULSE SIGNAL
PULSE SIGNAL
PULSE SIGNAL
PULSE SIGNAL
PULSE SIGNAL
PULSE SIGNAL
PULSE SIGNAL
PULSE SIGNAL
PULSE SIGNAL
PULSE SIGNAL
Description
When this signal becomes active simultaneously with the
play command, it transfers the VTR to the REC PLAY
mode. However, the VTR is not transferred to the REC
mode if the insert or assemble mode has been set.
This transfers the VTR to the PLAY mode.
This transfers the VTR to the FF mode.
This transfers the VTR to the REW mode.
This transfers the VTR to the STOP mode.
When the VTR is in the loosing or STBY OFF mode, it is
set to the STNBY ON mode as soon as it receives this
command.
When the VTR is in the loosing or STBY ON mode, it is
set to the STNBY OFF mode as soon as it receives this
command.
This enables RS-422 control. However, the VTR must be
in the REMOTE mode for this command to take effect.
This disables RS-422 control.
This enables the REMOTE OP MAP functions. When the
MAP MODE is set to ALL, it also enables EJECT.
This transfers the VTR to the EJECT mode.
When this signal has become active, the VTR’s current
time (TC, CTL) is entered on the following menus:
When the VTR has opened the HOME menu:
≥The time is entered in CUE TIME on the HOME menu.
When the VTR has opened the AUTO EDIT menu:
≥The time is entered in CUE TIME on the HOME menu.
≥The time is entered at the IN point on the AUTO EDIT
menu.
When the VTR has opened the EXTEND MULTI CUE
menu:
≥The time is entered at the cursor position of the EXTEND
MULTI CUE menu.
When the VTR has opened the MULTI CUE menu:
≥The time is not entered on any of the menus.
When the VTR has opened a menu other than the ones
above:
≥The time is entered in CUE TIME on the HOME menu.
This selects ALL as the REC INH menu setting.
This selects PRE_CTL as the REC INH menu setting.
This disables the REMOTE OP MAP functions.
When the MAP MODE is set to ALL, it also disables
EJECT.
– 46 –
Connector signals
Pin no.
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
Signal
TC_SOURCE_
EXT COMMAND
TC_SLAVE_AUTO
COMMAND
TL_SLAVE_MUST
COMMAND
TC_RESET
COMMAND
STBY ON/OFF
COMMAND
ERR O STATUS
SPARE
CUE COMMAND
ERR 1 STATUS
SPARE
i15 V POWER
REC STATUS
PLAY STATUS
Direction
INPUT
INPUT
INPUT
INPUT
INPUT
OUTPUT
INPUT
INPUT
OUTPUT
INPUT
OUTPUT
OUTPUT
OUTPUT
Type
PULSE SIGNAL
PULSE SIGNAL
PULSE SIGNAL
PULSE SIGNAL
PULSE SIGNAL
SIGNAL
PULSE SIGNAL
SIGNAL
ACTIVE_L
ACTIVE_L
Description
This sets TC SOURCE to EXT and TC SLAVE to ON.
This sets TC SOURCE to INT and TC SLAVE to AUTO.
During normal recording, the TCG value is recorded.
During editing, the signal is regenerated at TC on the tape.
This sets TC SOURCE to INT and TC SLAVE to SLAVE.
During normal recording and editing, the signal is
regenerated at TC on the tape.
This clears the TCG value to zero.
This sets the toggling action below. However, it takes
effect in the STOP mode or STANDBY OFF mode.
STANDBY ON () STANDBY OFF
Refer to the 50P error status output table below. (This pin
is related with pins 24 and 34.)
Spare
When this has become active, the tape is prerolled from
the cue-up point on the VTR’s menu.
When the VTR has opened the AUTO EDIT menu:
≥The tape is prerolled from the time for the IN point when
the AUTO EDIT menu IN point has been entered.
≥The tape is prerolled from the time for the current
position when the AUTO EDIT menu IN point has not
been entered.
When the VTR has opened a menu other than the ones
above:
≥The tape is prerolled from the time for the CUE TIME
when CUE TIME of the HOME menu has been entered.
≥The tape is prerolled from the time for current position
when the CUE TIME of the HOME menu has not been
entered.
Refer to the 50P error status output table below. (This pin
is related with pins 21 and 34.)
Spare
i15 V power
This becomes active when the VTR is in the REC mode. It
also becomes active when the REC button lamp on the
front panel is lighted.
This becomes active when the VTR is in the PLAY mode.
It also becomes active when the PLAY button lamp on the
front panel is lighted.
≥50P error status output table
Output priority
sequence
1
6
5
4
3
2
––––
––––
Pin 21
ERR 0
0
0
0
0
1
1
1
1
Pin 24
ERR 1
0
0
1
1
0
0
1
1
Pin 34
ERR 2
0
1
0
1
0
1
0
1
VTR status
NO SERVO LOCK
SERVO LOCK
HIGH ERROR
CONCEAL/V
CONCEAL/A
CONCEAL/VA
– 47 –
Description
This becomes active when the VTR is in the FF mode.
This becomes active when the VTR is in the REW mode.
This becomes active when the VTR is in the STOP mode.
This becomes active when the RS-422 REMOTE status is
ON.
This becomes active when a cassette tape has not been
inserted.
Refer to the 50P error status output table on the previous
page. (This pin is related with pins 21 and 24.)
11: INT 10: EXT_LTC
01: S_VITC (EXT VITC) 00: S_LTC [Pin 36, pin 35]
[Pin 38, pin 37] TC SOURCE
At INT setting At EXT setting Other
11: PRESET SLAVE –––––
10: AUTO DIRECT –––––
01: ––––– ––––– –––––
00: SLAVE ––––– –––––
[Pin 40, pin 39]
11: FREE 10: ALL
01: NRML, REC
This becomes active when the preroll or cue-up operation
has been completed. However, the active status is
released when the VTR has moved from the STBY ON or
OFF operation to another operation.
This becomes active when 50P parallel control is enabled.
This becomes active when the VIDEO/CTL recording
setting for CASSETTE INH has been set to inhibit.
(However, the active status is forcibly released when
CASSETTE INH 2 [pin 45] is set to ACTIVE.)
This becomes active when CTL has been detected at the
PRE CTL head during normal recording at the PRE CTL
setting.
Note: This will not become active even if CTL has been
detected during recording (EDIT REC) or PLAY
while editing is being performed.
In the same way, it will not become active even if
CTL has been detected during normal recording
when the home menu function (REC INH) setting
has been set to FREE.
This becomes active when CASSETTE INH has been set
to the all recording inhibit status.
This becomes active when the VTR has been placed in
the STBY ON status.
The ACTIVE lamp flashes (at 2-second intervals) starting
30 seconds before the VTR is transferred to the loosing mode.
It flashes (at 0.5-second intervals) starting 10 seconds
before the VTR is transferred to the STBY OFF mode.
GND
This becomes active when the REMOTE OP MAP
functions are enabled.
GND
GND
Connector signals
Pin no.
29
30
31
32
33
34
35
36
37
38
39
40
41
42
43
44
45
46
47
48
49
50
Signal
FF STATUS
REW STATUS
STOP STATUS
RE-422 REMOTE
ON STATUS
EJECT STATUS
ERR 2 STATUS
TC SOURCE
STATUS
TC SLAVE
STATUS
REC INH MENU
STATUS
CUE STATUS
REMOTE STATUS
CASSETTE INH
1 STATUS
PRE CTL
DETECT
CASSETTE INH
2 STATUS
STBY STATUS
GND
LOCAL STATUS
GND
GND
Direction
OUTPUT
OUTPUT
OUTPUT
OUTPUT
OUTPUT
OUTPUT
OUTPUT
OUTPUT
OUTPUT
OUTPUT
OUTPUT
OUTPUT
OUTPUT
OUTPUT
OUTPUT
OUTPUT
OUTPUT
OUTPUT
OUTPUT
Type
ACTIVE_L
ACTIVE_L
ACTIVE_L
ACTIVE_L
ACTIVE_L
ACTIVE_L
ACTIVE_L (1)
Open (0)
ACTIVE_L (1)
Open (0)
ACTIVE_L (1)
Open (0)
ACTIVE_L
ACTIVE_L
ACTIVE_L
ACTIVE_L
ACTIVE_L
ACTIVE_L
ACTIVE_L
– 48 –
Connector signals
∑ RS-422A REMOTE
Pin No.
1
2
3
4
5
Pin No.
6
7
8
9
Signal
FRAME GROUND
REM IN (j) LINE(j)
REM OUT (j) STATUS LINE (i)
GND
––––––
Signal
GND
REM IN (j) CMD LINE (j)
REM OUT (j) STATUS LINE (i)
FRAME GROUND
Pin No.
1
2
3
4
5
6
Pin No.
7
8
9–19
20
21–25
Signal
FRAME GROUND
TX Send data
RX Receive data
RTS Request to send
CTS Clear to send
DSR Data set ready
Signal
GND Signal ground
DCR Receive carrier detect
––––––
DTR Data terminal ready
––––––
∑ RS-232C REMOTE
∑ V/A CONTROL
Pin No.
1
2
3
4
5–6
7
Pin No.
8
9–13
14
15
Signal
FRAME GROUND
––––––
REM (G)
––––––
REM RX (X) REMOTE CONTROL
PROTOCOL RECEIVE
Signal
REM TX (X) REMOTE CONTROL
PROTOCOL TRANSMIT
––––––
REM RX (Y) REMOTE CONTROL
PROTOCOL RECEIVE
REM TX (Y) REMOTE CONTROL
PROTOCOL TRANSMIT
∑ CONTROL PANEL
Pin No.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
Pin No.
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
Signal
Headphone (L)
Clock (i)
RECEIVE DATA (i)
RECEIVE ENABLE (i)
TRANSMIT DATA (i)
Headphone (R)
Clock (j)
RECEIVE DATA (j)
RECEIVE ENABLE (j)
TRANSMIT DATA (j)
Signal
Headphone (GND)
GND
i24 V unregulated DC power
RECEIVE STROBE (i)
TRANSMIT ENABLE (i)
DC control signal
GND
i24 V unregulated DC power
RECEIVE STROBE (j)
TRANSMIT ENABLE (j)
– 49 –
Video head cleaning
Although this unit comes with an auto head cleaning function which reduces the amount of dirt on the heads,
it is recommended that the video heads be cleanid every day for even more dependable operation. (For further details, please consult with your local dealer.)
∑ Operation
Remove the cover of the upper portion on the cylinder. Soak some alcohol in a cleaning cloth,
press it lightly against hte middle drum as shown in the figure, and rotate the drum 2 or 3 times
in the direction indicated by the arrow. After this, wipe the drum dry using a dry cleaning cloth
and attach the removed cover after completion.
∫ Make sure that the power is off before proceeding with the head cleaning.
∫ Do not move your fingers up and down while cleaning.
∫ This may damage the heads.
∫ Cut the cleaning cloth to the right size of the use.
∫ Proceed with the cleaning until no more dirt is taken up by the cleaning cloth.
∫ Make absolutely sure that no fluff from the cleaning cloth remains inside the VTR.
∫ When grease (from the VTR) is found to adhere to the cleaning cloth, be absolutely sure to
replace the cleaning cloth.
∫ Before using the optional digital VTR dedicated head cleaning tape (AJ-TDCLS-P) to clean
the heads, be sure to read carefully the “Precautions” provided with the cleaning tape.
∫ In addition to cleaning the video heads every day, make it a rule once a week to clean the
tape transport system and once a month to clean the reel bases and carriage (cassette
holder, front guide angles). For further details, please consult with your local dealer.
∑ Maintenance
Before proceeding with maintenance, set the power switch to “OFF”, and be sure to take hold
of the power plug (and not the cord) to disconnect it from the power outlet.
Clean the cabinet with a soft cloth. With stubborn dirt, dilute some neutral kitchen detergent, dip
the cloth in it, wring it out well and wipe the surface. After the dirt has been wiped off, take up
any remaining moisture using a dry a cloth. Under no circumstances must paint thinners or
benzene be used for cleaning purposes.
∑ Storage
∫ Do not store the unit in an extremely hot or cold location.
∫ The unit must never be left outdoor.
∫ If the unit is not going to be used for a long time, set the power switch to OFF and be sure to
take hold of the power plug (and not the cord) to disconnect it from the power outlet. This
step is taken to safeguard against accidents.
∫ Be sure to eject the cassette tape.
Middle deum
Cleaning drum
– 50 –
Rack-mounting
The VTR can be installed in a 19-inch standard rack using the AJ-MA37P rack-mounting adapters (optional
accessory).
It is recommended that the slide rail (CC3001-99-0191) made by Chassis Trak be used as the installed rails.
For further details, consult your dealer.
1. Attach the inner members on each side of the VTR using the four screws supplied with the
slide rails .
The length of the screws used is limited.
If the mounting screws have been lost or misplaced, use screws with a maximum length of
2/5˝.
Be absolutely sure to attach the inner members to the VTR using the screws for all of the
four holes.
2. Mount the outer member brackets onto the rack.
Check that the height of the brackets is the same at the left and right.
3. Remove the two front screws on the VTR’s two side panels.
4. Mount the AJ-MA37P rack-mounting adapters using the four supplied M4 screws with spring
washers.
5. Mount the VTR in the rack.
After mounting the VTR, check that it moves smoothly along the rails.
≥Keep the temperature inside the rack within the i41 °F (5 °C) to 104 °F (40 °C) range.
≥Bolt the rack securely to the floor so that it will not topple over when the VTR is drawn out.
Rack-mounting adapter
EIA standard rack
Secure the VTR to the
rack here using the
anchoring screws.
– 51 –
C
A
B
A’
(S, M)
(L)
Troubleshooting
Loading motor (In this VTR, turn the blades
(black) which are provided in
front of the pulley.)
View of inside as
seen through hole B
Insert the
screwdriver
here.
Cause and countermeasure
Has the mode been changed on another menu?
≥The mode selected last has priority.
≥REC INHIBIT takes priority in the following
sequence: CASSETTE, HOME and
MANUAL/AUTO EDIT SET UP.
Therefore, signals cannot be recorded if the REC
INHIBIT status has been established on the
cassette tape itself.
≥Check that the CONTROL switch is at LOCAL.
≥Check that the cassette pins are set to the
recording enable status.
Symptom
VTR fails to operate as per the
mode selected on the menu
screen.
VTR fails to operate even when a
function button is pressed.
Recording and/or editing cannot
be performed.
How to eject the tape in an emergency
1. Remove four screws from both sides of the front panel and then remove the VTR’s top panel.
2. The mechanism is moved in the unloading direction by turning the loading motor clockwise.
Since tape slack now develops, proceed with the following 4 steps to take up the tape.
3. Insert a screwdriver into hole A (for an S or M cassette) or hole A’ (for an L cassette), and
press the manual lever of the take-up reel. The tape will be taken up by pressing this lever.
4. Remove the tape from the cylinder by performing the operations in steps 2 and 3. (When
turning the loading motor, keep turning it until the position is reached where it will turn no further. Bear in mind that turning the motor past this position will cause the gear engagement
to fail and/or other problems.)
5. To release the sub-loading, insert a screwdriver or other tool into hole B, and while turning it
clockwise, take up the tape by performing the operation in step 3. (Bear in mind that continuing to turn the screwdriver even after the sub-loading status has been released will cause
the gear engagement to fail and/or other problems.)
6. Check that all the tape has been taken up, and that its unloading has been completed. In
order to eject the cassette, insert a screwdriver or other similar tool into hole C, and turn it
counterclockwise. (Bear in mind that continuing to turn the screwdriver even after the cassette has been ejected will cause the gear engagement to fail and/or other problems.)
– 52 –
DIP switch
AV microcomputer DIP switch specifications
SW6501
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
ON (0)
Normal
Normal
——
OFF (1)
Normal
Normal
Normal
Normal
——
——
Normal
Normal
Remarks
Not used
Not used
Not used
Not used
Keep this switch at the factory setting.
Keep this switch at the factory setting.
Keep this switch at the factory setting.
Keep this switch at the factory setting.
Remarks
Keep it at the factory setting.
For test purposes.
[This sets whether to accept or prohibit the selection of
the editing mode when the X-value adjustment master
tape (D3 recorded tape) has been loaded.]
For test purposes.
The D3 cassette holes are detected, and the cassette
is forcibly ejected automatically.
For test purposes.
For test purposes.
SW6071
1
2
3
4
6
7
8
ON
Normal
Ejected
——
——
OFF
Normal
Prohibited
Normal
Not ejected
Normal
Normal
SYSCON microcomputer DIP switch specifications
History: No.6: From SYSCON Ver.0.12 The underlining indicates the factory settings.
SERVO microcomputer DIP switch specifications
SW2001
1
2
3
4
Purpose
For AT adjustments
For AT adjustments
For AT adjustments
For AT adjustments
ON
When adjusting
When adjusting
When adjusting
When adjusting
OFF
At all other times
At all other times
At all other times
At all other times
CAUTION:
These servicing instructions are for use by qualified service personnel only. To reduce the risk of
electric shock do not perform any servicing other than that contained in the operating instructions
unless you are qualified to do so.
– 53 –
Specifications
1 indicates safety information.
Power supply AJ-HD3700BP: AC 120V, 50–60 Hz
AJ-HD3700BE: AC 220–240V, 50–60 Hz
Power consumption: 260W
General
Permissable ambient
operating temperature 41 °F to 104 °F (5 °C to 40 °C)
Permissable ambient
operating humidity 10% to 90% (no condensation)
Weight 69.96 Ibs (31.8 kg)
Dimensions 163/4˝ (W) k 811/16˝ (H) k 201/2˝ (D) mm (424 k 220 k 520 mm)
(Excluding feet, jacks, jog dial and fan)
Recording formats HD: HDD5 (Video Compression Intra-Field DCT i VLC)
SD: D5 (Non-Compression Digital Component Recording)
Video signals recorded 1080/23.98p, 1080/24p, 1080/25p, 1080/59.94i, 720/59.94p, 1080/50i,
576/50i, 480/59.94i switching
Audio signals recorded 48 kHz, 20 bits, 4 channels (480/95.94i, 1080/59.94i, 720/59.94p)
48 kHz, 24 bits, 8 channels (1080/23.98p, 1080/24p, 1080/25p, 1080/50i,
1080/59.94i, 720/59.94p, 576/50i, 480/59.94i)
Recording tracks Digital video audio: 12 tracks/field; 1080/23.98p, 1080/24p, 1080/25p,
1080/50i, 1080/59.94i, 720/59.94p,
480/59.94i
16 tracks/field; 576/50i
Cue track: 1 track
Time code track: 1 track
Control track: 1 track
Tape speed 185.995 mm/sec. (576/50i)
167.228 mm/sec. (1080/59.94i, 720/59.94p, 480/59.94i)
139.496 mm/sec. (1080/50i, 1080/25p)
133.782 mm/sec. (1080/23.98p, 1080/24p)
Tapes used D5 cassette tapes
Maximum recording time When the AJ-D5C124LP is used: 112 min. (576/50i)
124 min.
(1080/59.94i, 720/59.94p, 480/59.94i)
149 min. (1080/50i or 1080/25p)
155 min. (1080/23.98p, 1080/24p)
Fast forward/rewind time Approx. 195 sec. (using AJ-D5C124LP, 1080/59.94i, 576/50i or
480/59.94i)
Approx. 234 sec. (using AJ-D5C124LP, 1080/50i, 1080/25p)
Approx. 244 sec. (using AJ-D5C124LP, 1080/23.98p or 1080/24p)
Search speed Max. n50 times normal speed (color)
AT playback range j1 to i2 times normal speed
Editing accuracy n0 frame (using time code)
Tape timer accuracy n1 frame (using continuous CTL signal)
Servo lock time Less than 1 sec. (in standby ON/2F AUTO)
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Specifications
Video system
Sampling frequency/
quantizing HD: Y: 74.176 MHz; PB/PR: 37.088 MHz/10 bits
SD: Y: 13.5 MHz; PB/PR: 6.75 MHz/10 bits
Video compression system
(with HD) Intra-Field DCT i VLC
Video compression rate
(with HD) 1/4
Error correction Reed-Solomon product code
Data rates 323 Mbps (1080/59.94i/8CH, 720/59.94p/8CH, 480/59.94i/8CH
319 Mbps (576/50i/8CH)
300 Mbps (1080/59.94i/4CH, 720/59.94p/4CH, 480/59.94i/4CH)
258 Mbps (1080/23.98p/8CH, 1080/24p/8CH)
269 Mbps (1080/50i/8CH, 1080/25p/8CH, 576/50i/8CH)
Samples t active lines (HD)
1080/59.94i, 1080/23.98p, 1080/24p, 1080/25p, 1080/50i: 1920 k 1080/frame
720/59.94p: 1280 k720/frame
SD video format 525 lines/59.94 fields/2:1 interlace (SMPTE 259M)
625 lines/50 fields/2:1 interlace (ITU-R BT.656-4)
Input connectors
HD serial input 1.5 Gbps (Embedded Audio, TC), SMPTE 291M/292M standards
complied with (BNC k 2 active through)
SD serial input 4:2:2 component SDI (SMPTE 259M/272M/ITU-R BT.656-4 standards
complied)
(BNC k 2 active through)
HD reference input Analog tri-level sync (n0.3V), loop through, 75 ohms, ON/OFF switchable
(BNC k 2)
SD reference input Analog composite, loop through, 75 ohms, ON/OFF switchable (BNC k 2)
Output connectors
HD serial output 1.5 Gbps
Superimposing possible for monitor OUT (BNC k 4)
SD serial output Component SDI output (SMPTE 259M/272M/294M°/ITU-R BT.656-4
standards complied with) (BNC k 3)
Superimposing possible for monitor OUT
°525p mode output (excluding monitor output) with 1080/23p or 720/59.94p system
HD reference output Analog HD tri-level sync (n0.3 V) (BNC k 1)
SD reference output Black burst (BNC k 1)
Analog composite output Video 1/video 2/video 3 (superimposing ON/OFF) (BNC k 3)
Video adjustment ranges
HD SDI Y output gain j¶–i3 dB
HD SDI PB output gain j¶–i3 dB
HD SDI PR output gain j¶–i3 dB
HD SDI Y black level n100 mV
HD SDI output system phase n0.5 H (1 sample l 13.5 ns)
SD SDI Y output gain j¶ –i3 dB
SD SDI PB output gain j¶ –i3 dB
SD SDI PR output gain j¶ –i3 dB
SD SDI black level n100 mV
SD SDI output system phase j2.5 HTi1.5 H
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Specifications
Composite video output
Y gain j¶ –i3 dB (synchronized to SD SDI)
Composite video output
PB/PR gain j¶ –i3 dB (synchronized to SD SDI)
Composite video output
setup n14 IRE (synchronized to SD SDI)
Composite video output
system phase n0.5 H
Composite video output SYS
SC phase more than n180 °
Audio
Sampling frequency 48 kHz (synchronized to video)
Quantizing 1080/23.98p, 1080/24p, 1080/25p, 1080/50i and 576/50i: 24 bits
20 or 24 bits selected for 1080/59i, 720/59.94p and 480/59.94i
Frequency response 20 Hz to 20 kHz n0.5 dB (reference level)
Dynamic range More than 100 dB (1 kHz, emphasis OFF): 20 bits
More than 105 dB (1 kHz, emphasis OFF): 24 bits
Distortion Less than 0.03% (1 kHz, emphasis OFF, reference level): 20 bits
Less than 0.01% (1 kHz, emphasis OFF, reference level): 24 bits
Crosstalk Less than j80 dB (1 kHz, between 2 channels)
Wow & flutter Below measurable limits
Headroom 20 dB/18 dB switchable
Cue track
Frequency response 100 Hz to 12 kHz n3.0 dB
Audio input connectors
Analog input (CH1–CH4) i4/0/j20 dBm (dBu) switchable (with 600 ≠ load), 600 ≠/high impedance
(switchable) (XLR k 4)
Digital input AES3 format (75 ohms, unbalanced) (BNC k 4)
(CH1/CH2, CH3/CH4, (No operation for CH5/CH6 and CH7/CH8 in 480/59.94i/4CH,
CH5/CH6, CH7/CH8) 1080/59i/4CH or 720/59p/4CH format)
Cue track input i4/0/j20 dBm (dBu) switchable (with 600 ≠ load), 600 ≠/high impedance
(switchable) (XLR k 1)
Audio output connectors
Analog output (CH1–CH4) i4/0/j20 dBm (dBu) switchable (with 600 ≠ load), low impedance (XLR k 4)
Digital output AES3 format (75 ohms, unbalanced) (BNC k 4)
(CH1/CH2, CH3/CH4, [When the 1080/59.94i/4CH, 720/59p/4CH or 480/59.94i/4CH format is
CH5/CH6, CH7/CH8) selected, either no sound is output or the sound of CH1/CH2 and
CH3/CH4 is copied and output as the sound for CH5/CH6 and CH7/CH8.
(AUTO COPY function)]
Cue track output i4/0/j20 dBm (dBu) switchable (with 600 ≠ load), low impedance (XLR k 1)
Monitor output L/R, i4/0/j20 dBm (dBu) switchable (with 600 ≠ load), low impedance
(XLR k 2)
Headphone output Level variable
(dBu): applied for AJ-HD3700BE.
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Specifications
Audio adjustment ranges
Audio input gain j¶–i12 dB
Audio output gain j¶ –i12 dB
Monitor output gain j¶ –i12 dB (when coupled to headphone control)
Headphone output gain j¶–i12 dB
Other input/output signals
Time code input 2.4 V n1.4 V [p-p], 10 k≠, balanced (XLR k 1)
Time code output 2.0 V n0.5 V [p-p], low impedance, balanced (XLR k 1)
RS-422A input RS-422A interface (D-Sub 9P k 1)
RS-422A output RS-422A interface (D-Sub 9P k 1)
RS-422A input/output RS-422A interface (D-Sub 9P k 1)
RS-232C RS-232C interface (D-Sub 25P k 1)
Parallel input/output Parallel communication (D-Sub 50P k 1)
V/A control Video remote control (D-Sub 15P k 1)
Control panel For connecting front control panel (20P k 1)
Accessory (supplied)
Power cord (1)
Optional accessory
AJ-MA37P Rack-mountaing adapter
Weight and dimensions when shown are approximate.
Specifications are subject to change without notice.
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