Panasonic AJ-PD950, AJ-D950 User Manual

Digital Video Cassette Recorder

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Operating Instructions

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CAUTION:

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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.

is the safety information.

Do not insert fingers or any objects into the video cassette holder. Avoid operating or leaving the unit near strong magnetic fields. Be especially careful of large audio

speakers. Avoid operating or storing the unit in an excessively hot, cold, or damp environment as this may result in damage both to the recorder and to the tape. Do not spray any cleaner or wax directly on the unit. If the unit is not going to be used for a length of time, protect it from dirt and dust. Do not leave a cassette in the recorder when not in use. Do not block the ventilation slots of the unit.

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Use this unit horizontally and do not place anything on the top panel. Cassette tape can be used only for one-side, one direction recording. Two-way or two-track recordings cannot be made. Cassette tape can be used for either Color or Black & White recording.

Do not attempt to disassemble the recorder. There are no user serviceable parts inside. If any liquid spills inside the recorder, have the recorder examined for possible damage.

Refer any needed servicing to authorized service personnel.

General and Features

Controls and their functions

Front panel Front panel bottom section

Connector area

Connections

Connections when one unit is used

Connections when 2 units are used Connections with editing controller Connections for adjusting video output

(encoder output) signals Tapes Switching on the power/inserting the cassette STOP/STAND BY mode Recording Playback Jog/shuttle Manual editing Preroll Automatic editing

Switch settings and adjustments Selecting the editing mode Entering the edit points Checking the edit points Modifying the edit points Preview Executing automatic editing Review

Split editing Audio split editing

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Video output (encoder output)

signal adjustment Setup (default settings) Setup menus

System menu Basic menu Operation menu Interface menu

Edit menu Tape protect menu Time Code menu Video menu Audio menu AJ-PD950 USER menu

Time code/user bit

Recording internal/external time codes Reproducing the time code/user bit

Superimpose screen Servo reference Audio V Fade Function Audio recording channel and monitor

output selection Printed circuit board Rack mounting Head cleaning Condensation Error messages

Table of AUTO OFF Error messages RS-232C interface Connector signals Specifications

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

Power cord.... 1 pc

Option

AJ-MA75P Rack mounting adaptor

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General and Features

This multi-purpose studio digital video cassette recorder uses 1/4-inch compact video cassette tapes, and it is designed to record, playback and edit both interlace signals (525i/ 625i, 50 Mbps recording rate) and progressive signals (525p)* as well as record and play

back existing DVCPRO signals (25 Mbps). Its 525/625 switching function makes this a studio video cassette recorder which can be used anywhere in the world. In addition, it corporates digital compression technology so that the deterioration in picture quality and sound quality

resulting from dubbing is significantly minimized. The compact, lightweight 4U size makes carrying easier, even when mounted in a 19-inch

rack. The settings for the unit’s setup can be performed interactively while viewing the screen

menus on the TV monitor, and editing functions include both assemble and insert editing. The editing functions do not work when using this unit in DVCPRO (25 Mbps) mode.

Features

Compact size and light weight

This is a 4U-size digital VTR. It can be mounted in a 19-inch rack with ease using the

optional rack-mounting adaptors (AJ-MA75P).

Up to 92 minutes of recording

Two sizes of cassette tapes can be used with this unit: M cassette (max. 33 minutes) and L cassettes (max. 92 minutes). The width of the tapes measures 1/4 inch to achieve a compact

design.

Superior Picture quality

Superior picture quality is delivered in the component signal and the 4:2:0p progressive

signal* recording mode.

Switchable 525i/625i/525p*

The video input signal switch (settings: 525i/625i/525p*) can be set to accommodate the

recording and playback of each type of signal.

SDI interface

This product’s standard features include 4:2:2/4:2:0p* serial digital interface.

Playback compatibility with DVCPRO

This product is also capable of recording in the existing DVCPRO format and playing back tapes which have been recorded using this format.

Digital slow motion/dial jog

With Panasonic’s unique digital slow motion technology, slow motion playback images are clear at the following speeds: -0.43/-0.3/-0.2/-0.1/-0.03/+0.03/+0.1/+0.2/+0.3/+0.5/+0.75

<Note>

Some noise may occur when the slow motion speed is changed.

Dial shuttle

Shuttle operations enable the tape to be played back with color images at a speed of up to 32 times the forward and reverse direction.

*Applies only to

AJ-PD950.

Time codes

This unit comes with a built-in time code generator (TCG)/time code reader (TCR). In addition to the internal time code, an external code input or input signal VITC can be recorded on this VTR as the LTC time code.

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Features

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Applies only to

AJ-PD950.

Multifunctional interface

Serial digital input/output

The component serial interface, a standard feature, allows for interfacing with progressive

signals* and component signals in serial digital (SMPTE259M-C, 272M, 294M*).

Analog video input/output

Analog component input/output signals (Y, PB, PR) as well as composite input/output signals are standard feature.

AES/EBU audio input/output

Digital audio input/output connectors are featured.

SDTI input/output 9-pin (RS-422A)/(RS-232C) remote

In addition to the standard 9-pin serial remote (RS-422A), RS-232C and 25-pin parallel remote connectors are also featured. The RS-422A connector enables another VTR to be operated in parallel with the unit if a looping connection is used for the two units.

4-channel high-sound-quality digital audio

The 4-channel PCM audio allows for not only independent editing and mixing on all four channels. One channel is provided for the analog CUE track.

Menu-driven setup

The setup settings, which are conducted prior to operating the unit are performed while

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viewing the setup menus either on the unit

s display or a TV monitor.

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Controls and their functions

Front panel

POWER switch TV system/format displays

These displays indicate the type of TV system selected and tape format.

<525/525P*/625> 525: 525P*:

625: <25Mbps/50Mbps> 25Mbps:

50Mbps:

This lights when the 525 interlaced TV system has been selected. This lights when the 525 progressive TV system is selected or is currently playing back. [The 525P setting is selected on setup menu No. 012 (SYSTEM FORMAT).] This lights when a 625 interlaced TV system is selected.

This indicates that the tape is recorded or played back in the 25Mbps DVCPRO format. This indicates that the tape is recorded or played back in the 50Mbps DVCPRO

format.

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INPUT SELECT switches

These are used to select the video and audio input signals.

<Video>

Each time the VIDEO button is pressed, the input video signal selection is switched in the

order of Y/PB/PR, COMPOSITE, SDTI (V&A), SDI and then back to Y/PB/PR. When SDTI

(V&A) is selected, both video input and audio input are switched to SDTI.

<Audio>

Each time the AUDIO button is pressed, the input audio signal selection is switched in the

order of ANALOG, AES/EBU, USER SET, SDI and then back to ANALOG. USER SET is a feature for independently selecting the input signals to record on PCM audio signal channels 1 through 4, and is used together with the setup menu. However, when video

input is set to SDTI, audio input is also forcibly set to SDTI. For instance, if USER SET is selected by INPUT SELECT and the channel selections are CH1=ANALOG on setup

menu No. 715, CH2=DIGlTAL on No. 716, CH2=AES on No. 719, CH3=DIGlTAL on No. 717, CH3=SIF on No. 720, and CH4=ANALOG on No. 718, then analog input signals are

recorded on PCM audio signal CH1 on the tape, AES/EBU digital signals on CH2, SDI

input digital signals on CH3, and analog input signals on CH4.

INPUT SELECT display

The characters corresponding to the selected input signal light up. With the exception of analog audio signals, the display flashes to alert the user when the

selected input signal is not supplied.

<Video> Y PB PR: CMPST: SDTI (V&A): SDI:

(The entire display lights when signal generation using the internal signal generator has

been selected for setup menu No. 600 (INT SG).)

<Audio> ANALOG: AES/EBU: USER SET: SDI:

(The entire display lights when signal generation using the internal signal generator has

been selected for setup menu No. 700 (INT SG).)

Analog component video signal Analog composite video signal

Compressed data serial digital video/audio signal (optional)

Serial digital video signal (SMPTE259M-C, 272M, 294M*)

Analog audio signal Digital audio signal Selection of the audio signal to record Serial digital audio signal

Applies only to AJ-PD950.

Cassette insertion slot

EJECT button

When this is pressed, the tape is unloaded and several seconds later the cassette is

automatically ejected. When the counter display indicates “CTL”, the display is reset.

Channel condition lamps

One of these lamps lights in accordance with the error rate status. (Green

Green:

Amber:

Red:

AUTO OFF lamp

This lights when trouble has arisen in the decks operation.

This lights when the error rates for the video and audio playback signals are both

acceptable. This lights when the error rate for the video or audio playback signals has deteriorated. The playback picture will remain normal even when this lamp lights. This lights when the video or audio signals are subject to rectification or interpolation.

Amber

Red)

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Controls and their functions

PLAY button

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

REC button

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

STOP button

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

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fast forward or rewind, EE mode images

FF button*

The tape is fast forwarded when this is pressed.

REW button*

The tape is rewound when this is pressed.

EDIT button

For manual editing, press both this button and the PLAY button together during playback. When the button is pressed in the stop mode, the input mode signals selected by the

ASSEMBLE or INSERT button can be monitored in the EE mode. The original picture and sound are restored when the STOP button is pressed. When the button is pressed during playback, search*

fast forward or rewind, the input

, signals of the mode selected by the ASSEMBLE or INSERT button can be monitored in the EE mode for as long as the button is held down.

SERVO lamp

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

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

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

set to the same speed.

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REC INHIBIT lamp

This lights when the REC INHIBIT switch in the front panel bottom section is at ON or when the accidental erasure prevention mode has been set for the cassette.

In this state, neither recording nor editing is possible.

STAND BY button

When this is pressed, the same tension as in the regular stop mode is applied to the tape, and while the head drum continues to rotate, the button’s lamp lights to indicate that the standby ON mode is established.

In the standby OFF mode, the half-loading mode is established. When this button is pressed in the stop mode, the standby OFF mode is established, the half-loading mode is established. The lamp in the button now goes off. When the unit remains in the stop mode for longer than a predetermined period, the standby OFF mode is automatically established in order to protect the tape. When this button or the STOP button is pressed in the standby OFF mode, the standby ON mode is established. When a button other than the STOP button is pressed, the mode corresponding to the button pressed is established. On-screen settings are available for the transfer time to the standby OFF mode.

PLAYER/RECORDER buttons

These buttons are operated when editing operations are conducted using the unit as the

recorder and a VTR equipped with an RS-422A serial interface remote control connector

(9 pins). Neither button functions when the unit is used on its own.

PLAYER button:

RECORDER button:

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

When this button is pressed, its lamp lights, and the player connected to the unit can be operated by remote control. The unit’s editing and tape transport buttons now control the player’s functions. When this button is pressed, its lamp lights, and the editing and tape transport buttons control the recorder’s (= the unit’s) functions.

TC/CTL switch

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

TC/UB switch

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

INT/EXT switch INT: EXT:

TAPE/EE switch <In the stop mode> TAPE: EE: <ln the editing*/recording mode> TAPE: EE:

* The SETUP menu No. 310 (CONFI EDIT) setting is required.

For using the built-in time code generator. For using the time external code which is input from the time code input connector or the video signal VITC. The selection is set at the setup menu No. 505 (EXT TC SEL).

For outputting the signals played back from the tape.

For outputting the input signals selected by the INPUT SELECT switch.

For outputting the simultaneous playback signals.

For outputting the input signals selected by the INPUT SELECT switch.

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Controls and their functions (continued)

REMOTE/LOCAL switch

This switch is set when the unit is to be controlled from an external source using the

REMOTE connector, RS-232C connector or parallel connector.

REMOTE:

LOCAL:

REMOTE lamp

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

Search button

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

JOG/SHTL/SLOW lamps

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

JOG: SHTL: SLOW:

Set to this position when controlling the unit by a device connected using the 9-pin REMOTE connector or RS-232CY parallel connector.

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

operation panel.

This lights when the unit is in the JOG mode. This lights when the unit is in the SHTL mode. This lights when the unit is in the VAR (variable) mode.

SHTL/SLOW switch

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

REV/STILL/FWD lamps

One of these lamps lights depending on the operation of the search dial.

REV:

STILL:

FWD:

Search dial

This is used to search for the edit points.

Each time it is pressed, the mode is alternately set to shuttle or jog, and one of the JOG, SHTL and SLOW lamps lights. When the power has been turned on, the dial will not

function until it has first returned to the STILL position.

Shuttle mode:

Jog mode:

This lights when the dial is turned counterclockwise and the tape travels in the

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

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

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

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

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

When the dial is turned and stopped at a particular position while the SHTL/SLOW switch is at SHTL, the tape can be played back at the speed corresponding to the dial’s rotary angle position. A still picture appears at the dial’s center position. When the dial is turned all the way counterclockwise with the SHTL/SLOW switch at SLOW, the tape speed is set to -4.1x normal speed, when it is set to the center position, a still picture is produced, and when it is turned all the way clockwise, the tape speed is set to +4.1x normal speed. The speed for SLOW can be set using setup menu No. 300 (VAR RANGE). The dial clickstops are cleared, and the tape is played back at the speed (-0.43x to +1x normal speed) corresponding to the speed at which the dial is turned.

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PREROLL button

This is used for feeding and cueing the tape for manual editing. When it is pressed, the tape travels to the preroll point where it stops. The preroll time can be set on the setup menu No. 000 (P-ROLL TIME). When this button is pressed together with the IN or OUT button, the tape can be cued to the IN or OUT point entered. When the AUTO ENTRY on the setup menu No. 313 is set to “ENA”, IN point has been entered at the point where the PREROLL button is pressed even if the IN point has not been entered.

AUTO EDIT button

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

PREVIEW/REVIEW buttons

PREVIEW:

REVIEW:

When this is pressed after an edit point has been entered, the tape travels, editing is not performed, and the preview can be activated on the screen connected to the recorder. If it is pressed when the IN point has not been entered, the point at which the button was pressed is entered as the IN point, and preview is executed accordingly. If this is pressed after a block has been edited, the now edited block can be played back and monitored on the screen connected to the recorder.

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

When IN (A IN) or OUT (A OUT) button is pressed together with the SET button, the IN (A

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

IN (A IN) or OUT (A OUT) point is cleared.

TRIM buttons

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

ASSEMBLE button

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

INSERT buttons

Press one of these five buttons to select the input signals to be edited during insert editing. The buttons are self-illuminating, and they are set ON (lamp lights) when they are pressed once and OFF (lamp goes off) when they are pressed again.

“+”

“-”

button is pressed while the IN or OUT button is held down, the entered

Counter display

This displays the TC and CTL count values, on-screen information and other messages.

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Controls and their functions

Time code buttons

These are used to set the TC or UB value.

SHIFT:

ADJ:

START:

RESET:

Warning lamp

This lights to warn the operator of a particular item.

When setting the TC or UB value, first press this button to stop the data running. Change the digit now flashing on the display. Each time the button is pressed, the flashing moves to the right by one digit, and when it reaches the right-most digit, it returns to the left-most digit. When it is kept depressed, the flashing moves consecutively. This is used to change the numeral of the digit now flashing on the display. When the button is pressed once, the number is incremented by 1, and when it is

kept depressed, the number is incremented consecutively. This enters the data which has been changed by the SHIFT and ADJ buttons. Also, Pressing this button when the TC or UB value are not set enables the TCG or UBG setting values to be confirmed. When this button is pressed in the CTL mode, the display is reset to “00:00:00:00”. In the CTL mode, the entered edit points are cleared.

In the TC/UB mode, the generator is reset when the button is pressed together with the SHIFT button.

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Cassette insertion display lamp

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

DVCPRO format (25Mbps) cassette playback display lamp

This lights when a cassette recorded in the DVCPRO format (25 Mbps) is being played back.

SCH lamp

This lights when the SCH of the external sync signal is within a specific range.

CF lamp

This lights when the color framing is locked.

Level meters

These indicate the respective levels of the PCM audio signals (CH1/CH2/CH3/CH4), CUE track signal or the video signal*. The audio signal indicates the input signal levels during

recording and E-E selection, and the output signal levels during playback. For video signal, the meters indicate the input signal levels only.

*CUE track signal or video signal is to be selected on setup menu No. 005 (METER

SELECT).

Audio input/output level controls

These controls are used to adjust the recording and playback levels of the PCM audio signals (CH1/CH2/CH3/CH4) and the CUE track signal. The upper controls are for adjusting the recording levels. The lower controls are for adjusting the playback levels. Each control is a “pull for variable” control, meaning that the level can be adjusted only when the control has been pulled up. The signal levels are set to the unity value (preset value) when the controls have been pushed down.

Headphones jack

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

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Volume control

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

MONITOR SELECT switches

These are used to select the audio signals output to the monitor L/R channels. Each time the “L” button is pressed, the signals output to the monitor L channel are selected in turn in the following order: CH1, CH2, CH3, CH4, CUE and back to CH1. [However, this switching is disabled when CH1+2 or CH3+4 has been selected for setup menu No. 729 (MONITOR MIX L).] Each time the “R” button is pressed, the signals output to the monitor R channel are selected in turn in the following order: CH1, CH2, CH3, CH4, CUE and back to CH1. [However, this switching is disabled when CH1+2 or CH3+4 has been selected for setup menu No. 730 (MONITOR MIX R).] The L or R lamp on the level meter display lights to indicate which signal is now being selected. (When the unit is set to “AUTO” in No. 721 (MONI CH SEL) on the setup menu, then the display will change according to the monitor output.)

METER (FULL/FINE) selector switch

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

FULL mode: FINE mode:

Standard scale (from -

The scale changes every 0.5 dB

to 0 dB)

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Controls and their functions

VIDEO IN LEVEL control and switch

These are used to adjust the video input level.

PRESET:

MANUAL:

VIDEO OUT LEVEL control and switch

When setup menu No. 00 (ENCODER SEL) is set to “LOCAL”, the video output level can

be adjusted. When the switch is set to “PRESET”, the video output level is set to the unity value (0 dB). When the switch is set to “MANUAL”, the video output level can be adjusted using this control.

CHROMA LEVEL control and switch

When setup menu No. 00 (ENCODER SEL) is set to “LOCAL”, the chroma level can be adjusted. When the switch is set to “PRESET”, the chroma level is set to the unity value (0 dB).

When the switch is set to “MANUAL”, the chroma level can be adjusted using this control.

SETUP control and switch

When setup menu No. 00 (ENCODER SEL) is set to “LOCAL”, the setup level can be

adjusted.

When the switch is set to “PRESET”, the setup level is set to the unity value (0 IRE).

When the switch is set to “MANUAL”, the setup level can be adjusted using this control.

When the switch is set to “PRESET”, the video input level is set to the unity

value (0 dB).

When the switch is set to “MANUAL”, the video input level can be adjusted

using this control.

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* Applies only to

AJ-PD950

HUE control and switch

When setup menu No. 00 (ENCODER SEL) is set to “LOCAL”, the hue can be adjusted.

When the switch is set to “PRESET”, the hue is the unity value (0°).

When the switch is set to “MANUAL”, the hue can be adjusted using this control.

CF switch

This selects whether the playback framing is to be locked in 4-field or 8-field increments or

2-field increments.

4F/8F:

2F:

TC generator switch

REGEN:

PRESET:

REC RUN:

FREE RUN:

525 mode: The framing is locked in 4-field increments.

625 mode: The framing is locked in 4- or 8-field increments. The framing can be

selected in either 4- or 8-field increments using setup menu No. 108 (CAP. LOCK).

The framing is locked in 2-field increments.

When the REGEN/PRESET switch is at REGEN, the internal time code generator is synchronized with the time code which the time code reader read from the tape. Whether to set TC or UB to REGEN can be selected at the setup menu No. 503 (TCG REGEN). When the REGEN/PRESET switch is at PRESET, presetting is enabled by the controls on the operation panel or by remote control. The time code runs only during recording when the RUN MODE switch has been set to REC. The time code runs constantly when the REGEN/PRESET switch is set to REGEN.

The time code runs regardless of the operation mode as long as the power is

being supplied when the RUN MODE switch has been set to FREE.

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REC INHIBIT switch

This is used to inhibit or allow recordings on the video cassette tape.

ON:

Recording on the tape is inhibited. At this setting, the REC INHIBIT lamp in the front panel lights.

OFF:

Recording on the tape is allowed provided that the accidental erasure prevention

tab on the video cassette tape enables recording to be conducted.

TV SYSTEM selector switch

This selects the type of television system. The setting of this switch takes effect when the power is turned off and then turned back on again.

525:

525 interlaced/59.94 Hz television selection.

The 525 progressive system* is selected using setup menu No. 012 (SYSTEM

FORMAT).

625:

625 interlaced/50 Hz television system selection.

During recording, choose a signal input that corresponds to the 525i/625i/525p* selection.

During playback, choose a video cassette tape that corresponds to the 525i/625i/525p*

selection.

MENU button

When this is pressed, the setup menu appears on the TV monitor using VIDEO OUT 3 connector, and the setup menu No. appears on the display. When it is pressed again, the menu setting mode is exited and the original operating mode

is restored.

* Applies only to

AJ-PD950.

SET button

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

restored.

DIAG button

When this is pressed, VTR information is displayed. When it is pressed again, the original

display is restored.

There are two types of VTR information: “HOURS METER” information and “WARNING”

information. Switching between these types is enabled by pressing the search button.

Indicated on the “HOURS METER” screen are the power-on time, drum rotation time, tape

travel time, loading count and power ON/OFF time, etc.

Indicated on the “WARNING” screen are the warnings.

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Controls and their functions

Connector area

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AC IN connector

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

SIGNAL GND terminal

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

Fuse holder

This contains a fuse.

Fan motor

This is for cooling the unit.

The operated in the warning status, the temperature inside the deck will rise, and when it exceeds the safety temperature, all the unit’s operations will be shut down.

TIME CODE IN connector

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

TIME CODE OUT connector

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

lamp lights when trouble has caused the fan motor to stop. If the unit is still

CUE IN connector

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

CUE OUT connector

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

MONITOR OUT connector

During playback, the playback signals from the CUE track or PCM audio signal CH1/CH2/ CH3/CH4 are output from this connector.

ANALOG AUDIO IN connectors

These are the analog audio input connectors.

ANALOG AUDIO OUT connectors

The analog audio signals are output from these connectors.

SDTI IN/OUT connector (option)

ANALOG COMPONENT VIDEO IN connector

The analog component video signal is supplied to this connector.

ANALOG COMPOSITE VIDEO IN connectors and 75 termination switch

The analog composite video signal is supplied to these two connectors which are connected in a loop-through configuration. When the termination is required, set the switch to ON.

REF VIDEO IN connectors and 75 termination switch

These are the input connectors for the reference video signals. Supply signals with color

burst. When the termination is required, set the switch to ON.

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Controls and their functions

ANALOG COMPONENT VIDEO OUT connector

The analog component video signal is output from this connector.

ANALOG COMPOSITE VIDEO OUT connectors

The analog composite video signals are output from these connectors.

The video signal with signals superimposed on it can be output from the VIDEO OUT3

connector.

The superimpose function can be set ON or OFF on the setup menu No. 007 (SUPER).

DIGITAL AUDIO IN/OUT connector

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

SERIAL DIGITAL COMPONENT AUDIO/VIDEO IN/OUT connector

This I/O connector is for digital component audio and video signals which comply with the

SMPTE 259M-C/272M/294M* standard.

Remote control connectors

The unit can be controlled from an external source by connecting the unit with another unit

or an external controller.

There are two remote control connectors, one for IN/OUT uses and the other for OUT

uses.

IN/OUT:

OUT

For connection with an external controller.

For connection with deck-to-deck operation. For connection with parallel running operations. For use in a loop-through configuration.

(continued)

Applies only to

AJ-PD950.

ENCODER REMOTE connector

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

RS-232C connector

PARALLEL REMOTE connector

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

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Connections when one unit is used

Set the CONTROL switch on the front panel to LOCAL.

Analog video input connectors

Audio monitor output connectors

Reference input connectors

Digital audio/video input connector

Analog audio input connectors

Analog audio output connectors

Digital audio output connector

Digital audio input connector

Video monitor output connectors

Digital audio/video output

Active through output connector

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Connections when 2 units are used

(deck to deck)

Source machine:

Recorder:

To audio monitor

Source machine

Set the CONTROL switch on the front panel to REMOTE. Set the CONTROL switch on the front panel to LOCAL.

Reference Signal generator

Remote control signal (9P)

device

OFF

To video monitor device

Recorder

Digital video/audio signal

To audio monitor

device

To video monitor device

Digital audio

Analog video signal (component)

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Connections with editing controller

Recorder

AV monitor

Video monitor signals

Audio monitor signals

To REMOTE IN/OUT connector

AV monitor

Source machine

Editing controller

To REMOTE

IN/OUT connector

Remote

To REMOTE IN/OUT connector

Reference signal

AV switcher

Source machine

Reference signal generator

AV monitor

<Note>

When an editing controller made by CMX is used, support must be provided at the editing controller side

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Connections for adjusting video output (encoder output) signals

Player 1 REF (BB)

REF

VIDEO IN VIDEO IN

(source machine 1)

VIDEO 1 OUT

REF (BB)

P1 IN

REF IN

Supply the external reference signal from a sync signal generator to the units. Use the composite connectors for the video signals.

REF (BB)

REF

Switcher

Player 2 (source machine 2)

VIDEO 1 OUT

P2 IN

RECORDER OUT

MONITOR OUT

monitor

REF (BB)

REF VIDEO IN

WFM

(waveform monitor)

RECORDER

VIDEO IN

VSC

(vectorscope)

Make these two cables equally long.

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Tapes

Three types of tapes can be used with the unit.

Type

Recording/playback tape with a maximum capacity of 33 minutes.

cassette

L cassette

Align the cassette with the center of the insertion slot and push it in gently. The cassette tape

is loaded automatically.

(AJ-P12MP, AJ-P23MP, AJ-P33MP, AJ- P63MP)

Recording/playback tape with a maximum capacity of 92 minutes. (AJ-P64LP, AJ-P94LP, AJ-P123LP, AJ-5P92LP)

Description

M cassette

L cassette

<Notes>

Consumer DV tapes cannot be used and should not be inserted. AJ-5P92LP tape is used only for DVCPRO 50 (50 Mbps) mode. Do not use it for DVCPRO (25 Mbps) mode and DVCPRO (25 Mbps) VTR.

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Switching on the power/inserting the cassette

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

Turn on the power.

Check that the AUTO OFF lamp is off. When condensation has formed or some other trouble has occurred, the AUTO OFF

lamp lights, and all operations are disabled. Insert the cassette tape.

Insert the tape at its proper position without force.

Check that the STOP lamp is on. When the tape is inserted, the cylinder rotates automatically, the tape is loaded and the

unit goes into the stop mode. The EJECT lamp goes off.

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STOP/STAND BY mode

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

In order to protect the tape, the unit goes into the standby OFF mode after the time set by setup menu No. 400 (STILL TIMER) has elapsed. When the STOP, REW, FF or PLAY button is pressed, the unit will go into the appropriate mode.

When the STAND BY button is pressed, the unit goes into the standby ON/OFF mode. When the button’s lamp is lighted, the unit is in the standby ON mode. When the button is pressed during the stop mode, the unit goes into the standby OFF

mode and half-loading mode and the lamp goes off. When the button is pressed during the standby OFF mode, the unit goes to the standby ON mode.

Still Timer Setting

Page 54 indicates the settings for menu item 400-Still Timer set. Still Timer settings 4 and

below will best protect the tape.

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Recording

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

Press the STOP button to place the unit in the stop mode. Set the TAPE/EE switch to EE.

EE images now appear on the TV monitor. Check that the REC INHIBIT lamp is off.

If this lamp is lighted, set the REC INHIBIT switch to OFF.

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

5-1

Selecting video/audio input signals

Connect the signals to be recorded.

Select the input signals using the INPUT SELECT switches on the front panel.

The input signals corresponding to the lighted lamps have been selected.

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Adjusting the video level

Normally, the VIDEO IN LEVEL control/switch setting (unity value).

To adjust the recording level, set the VIDEO IN LEVEL control/switch “MANUAL” and use it to adjust the level to a setting between +3 dB and -3 dB.

is left at the “PRESET”

5-3

Adjusting the audio level

Adjust the audio input signal levels of the analog audio CH1/CH2, CH3/CH4 signals and analog cue signal. Keep the audio input/output level controls

pushed in (unity value). The audio signals will be recorded at the proper level.

To adjust the recording level, pull out the controls CUE signal, adjust the control in such a way that -20dB will not be exceeded.

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

To end the recording, press the STOP button.

Recording is ended, and the unit goes into the stop mode.

<Notes>

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

played back will be disturbed. Only the analog composite video input signals can be adjusted. (The digital video and analog component input signals cannot be adjusted.)

and adjust them. With the

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Playback

Insert the cassette tape, and place the unit in the stop mode. Press the PLAY button.

Regular playback is now commenced.

Adjust the audio playback level.

Pull out the audio level controls and turn them clockwise or counterclockwise to adjust

the levels. Normally, they are kept in the pushed-in state (unity value). To end playback, press the STOP button.

The VTR now goes into the stop mode.

<Note>

Check that the SERVO lamp is lighted during playback. If it flashes or if it is off, the images played back will be disturbed.

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+ 60 hidden pages

Panasonic AJ-PD950, AJ-D950 User Manual

Contents

General and Features

Controls and their functions

Front panel

Connector area

Connections when one unit is used

Connections when 2 units are used

Connections with editing controller

Connections for adjusting video output (encoder output) signals

Tapes

Switching on the power/inserting the cassette

STOP/STAND BY mode

Recording

Playback