Panasonic AJ-SD930, AJ-SD955A User Manual

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Model No. AJ- P

Operating Instructions

Digital Video Cassette Recorder

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

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IMPORTANT

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

indicates safety information.

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THIS APPARATUS MUST BE GROUNDED

To ensure safe operation the three-pin plug must be
inserted only into a standard three-pin power outlet
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, please consult a qualified electrician.

CAUTION:

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

CAUTION:

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

CAUTION:

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Keep the temperature inside the rack to between
41°F to 104°F (5°C to 40°C).

O

Bolt the rack securely to the floor so that it will
not topple over when VTR is drawn out.

CAUTION:

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

CAUTION:

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

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,

DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).

NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.

REFER TO SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol,
within an equilateral triangle, is intended to
alert the user to the presence of uninsulated
“dangerous voltage” within the product’s
enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude
to constitute a risk of electric shock to
persons.

The exclamation point within an equilateral
triangle is intended to alert the user to the
presence of important operating and
maintenance (service) instructions in the
literature accompanying the appliance.

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:

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

CAUTION:

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

WARNING:

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

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

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Introduction

The AJ-SD930 and AJ-SD955A are multi-purpose
studio digital VTRs which utilize small, 1/4-inch wide
cassette tapes for high quality recording, playback
and editing of video images recorded at a rate of 50
Mbps in addition to recording, playback and editing in
DVCPRO (25 Mbps) format.
These VTRs incorporate digital compression
technology to dramatically reduce deterioration of
picture quality and sound resulting from dubbing,
thereby attaining high picture quality.

These units also come equipped with a variety of
functions, such as assemble and insert functions,
which are necessary when performing editing
operations with a VTR.
(Editing operations cannot be performed with the AJ­SD930 alone; however, these operations are possible
if an external controller is connected to the unit.)

These operating instructions include descriptions for both the AJ-SD955A and AJ-SD930.
Descriptions which concern only the AJ-SD955A are marked with .

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Contents

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Parts and their functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Front panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Display panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Rear panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Tapes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Jog/Shuttle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Manual editing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

Preroll . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

Automatic editing (deck-to-deck) . . . . . . .20

Switch settings and adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

Selecting the editing mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

Registering the edit points . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

Checking and previewing edit points . . . . . . . . . .22

Modifying edit points . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

Executing and reviewing automatic editing . . . . .24

Audio split editing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

Variable memory editing . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

Setup (initial settings) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

Setup menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

SYSTEM menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32

USER menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34

<BASIC> . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34

<OPERATION> . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36

<INTERFACE> . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39

<EDIT> . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40

<TAPE PROTECT> . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42

<TIME CODE> . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43

<VIDEO> . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45

<AUDIO> . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48

<V BLANK> . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51

<MENU> . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54

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Time code/user’s bit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55

Superimpose screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57

Video output signals and servo reference

signal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58

Audio V fade function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60

Audio recording channel and monitor output

selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61

Printed circuit board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61

Rack mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62

Video head cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63

Condensation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63

Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63

Error messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64

RS-232C interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69

SDTI interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74

Connector signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77

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Features

Multifunctional interface

O Serial digital input/output

A component serial interface is provided as
standard and enables interfacing of the serial digital
component signals.

O Analog video input/output

Both composite and component signal outputs are
provided as standard.
Use of an analog video input board (AJ-YA931G,
optional accessory) enables interfacing of the
component (Y, PB, PR) and composite signal input.

O AES/EBU audio input/output

Digital audio input/output connectors are provided.

O SDTI input/output

Use of an SDTI board (AJ-YAC930G, optional
accessory) enables input/output interfacing of the
SDTI (Serial Data Transport Interface) signals.

O 9-pin RS-422A/RS-232C remote

In addition to the standard 9-pin serial remote (RS­422A), RS-232C and 25-pin parallel remote
connectors are also provided.
The RS-422A enables another VTR to be operated
in parallel with the unit if loop connection is used.

O 4-channel, high-sound-quality digital audio

The 4-channel PCM audio enables independent
editing for all four channels in addition to channel
mixing.

O Menu-based setup

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

Use the AJ-YA932G analog video input board
when the AJ-SD955A is to be used with a 625i
system.

Light and compact

This unit is a 4U size digital VTR and can be easily
mounted in a 19-inch rack by using the rack mounting
adapters (AJ-MA75P, optional accessory).

Up to 92 minutes of recording

M cassettes (max. 33 minutes) and L cassettes (max.
92 minutes) can be used with this unit. Tape width is a
compact 1/4-inch.

Superior picture quality

Superior picture quality is achieved through 4:2:2
component signal recording at 2 times the recording
rate of the existing DVCPRO (25 Mbps) format.

Switching between 525i and 625i TV
systems

By selecting the setting (setup menu item No. 070)
that matches the video input signal TV system (525i or
625i), the signals of each TV system can be recorded
and/or played back.

SDI interface

A 4:2:2 serial digital interface is a standard feature.

Compatibility with DVCPRO (25 Mbps)
format

This unit can record, play back and edit material in the
existing DVCPRO (25 Mbps) format.

Compatibility with general consumer
video equipment

DV cassette tapes containing material shot with a
consumer digital camera or the like can be played
back on this unit. A cassette adapter (AJ-CS455P) is
necessary when a mini DV cassette tape is to be
used.

Digital slow motion/jog dial

Panasonic’s original digital slow-motion technology
makes it possible to attain clear pictures even during
slow playback at speeds of –0.43 to +0.43/+0.5/+0.75.
(DVCPRO, DVCPRO50)

Dial shuttle

Color images can be played back in forward and
reverse directions up to a maximum of a32 normal
playback speed.

Time codes

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

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Front panel

1 POWER switch

2 Format display area

The recording format and the format of the tape
inserted in the unit are displayed here.

DVCPRO50:

This indicates recording and playback of
DVCPRO50 (50 Mbps) format tapes.

DVCPRO:

This indicates recording and playback of
DVCPRO (25 Mbps) format tapes.

DV:

This indicates playback of DV format tapes.

3 Cassette insertion slot

4 EJECT button

When this button is pressed, the tape is unloaded
and the cassette is ejected automatically a few
seconds later.
When CTL display has been selected for the
counter display, the display is reset.
EJECT button operation can be enabled or disabled
with setup menu No. 115 (EJECT SW INH).

5 INPUT SELECT buttons

These buttons switch the video and audio input
signals. It is also possible to switch the input signals
to the internal reference signal selected on setup
menu No. 600 (INT SG).

VIDEO:

Each time the VIDEO button is pressed, the input
video signal selection is switched in the order of
Y PB PR 5 CMPST 5 SDI 5 SDTI/1394 5 SG
(SG/SG1/SG2).
O When SG has been selected, the signal is

switched to the internal reference signal
selected on setup menu No. 600 (INT SG).

AUDIO:

Each time the AUDIO button is pressed, the
input audio signal selection is switched in the
order of ANALOG 5 AES/EBU 5 USER SET 5
SDI 5 SDTI/1394 5 SG.
O USER SET is a function which enables the

input signals to be selected and recorded
separately on PCM audio signal channels 1
through 4, and is used in conjunction with the
setup menu.

Example:

<Notes>

O It is possible to inhibit input switching operations

(video and audio) of the INPUT SELECT buttons
with setup menu No. 112 (V IN SEL INH) and
No. 113 (A IN SEL INH).

O Y PB PR, CMPST and SDTI/1394 cannot be

selected unless one of the optional boards (AJ­YA931G, AJ-YAC930G) has been installed.

Settings

AUDIO button

USER SET

Setup menus

No.715 (CH1 IN SEL) : ANA
No.716 (CH2 IN SEL) : DIGI
No.717 (CH3 IN SEL) : DIGI
No.718 (CH4 IN SEL) : ANA
No.719 (D IN SEL12) : AES
No.720 (D IN SEL34) : SIF

PCM audio signals to be recorded on the tape

CH1 : Analog input signals
CH2 : AES/EBU digital signals
CH3 : SDI input digital signals
CH4 : Analog input signals

Parts and their functions

ON

OFF

POWER

DV

DVCPRO

DVCPRO 50

METER

L

R

FULL/FINE

MONITOR SELECT

HEADPHONES

MONITOR MIX

INPUT SELECT

PREVIEW/PREVIEW

AUTO EDIT

PREROLL

VIDEO

REC LEVEL

CH1

PB LEVEL

AUDIO

CH2 CH3 CH4

TC

PRESET

MENU SET DIAG

SUPER REC INH

INT TCG

MODE

CONTROL

ON

OFF

UNITY

VAR

COUNTER

RESET

A IN

TRIM

SET

OUTIN

A OUT

CH1 CH4CH2

INSERT

CH3

ASSEM

VIDEO CUE TC

STAND BY

EDIT

REW STOP

PLAY REC

PLAYER

RECORDER

FF

JOG SHTL SLOW

TAPE

EE

ON

REGEN

PRESET

EXIT

OFF

REMOTE

LOCAL

1 2 3 45

6

ON

OFF

POWER

DV

DVCPRO

DVCPRO 50

METER

L

R

FULL/FINE

MONITOR SELECT

HEADPHONES

MONITOR MIX

INPUT SELECT

PREVIEW/PREVIEW

AUTO EDIT

PREROLL

VIDEO

REC LEVEL

CH1

PB LEVEL

AUDIO

CH2 CH3 CH4

TC

PRESET

MENU SET DIAG

SUPER REC INH

INT TCG

MODE

CONTROL

ON

OFF

UNITY

VAR

COUNTER

RESET

A IN

TRIM

SET

OUTIN

A OUT

CH1 CH4CH2

INSERT

CH3

ASSEM

VIDEO CUE TC

STAND BY

EDIT

REW STOP

PLAY REC

PLAYER

RECORDER

FF

JOG SHTL SLOW

TAPE

EE

ON

REGEN

PRESET

EXIT

OFF

REMOTE

LOCAL

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Front panel

6 PLAY button

Press this button to start playback.
When this button is pressed together with the REC
button, recording starts.
On the AJ-SD955A, when this button is pressed
together with the EDIT button during playback, manual
editing starts. However, manual editing will not be
initiated if the servo is not locked. When only the
PLAY button is pressed during manual editing, editing
is exited, and the playback mode is established.
When the TRIM+ (or TRIM–) button is pressed while
this button is held down, playback speed will be
increased (or decreased) by the frame mode unit
selected for the setup menu No. 108 (CAP. LOCK)
setting each time one of the TRIM buttons is pressed.

<Note>

The servo lamp turns off while the speed is being
increased or decreased. At this time, nise occur in the
playback audio signal.

7 REC button

When this button is pressed together with the PLAY
button, recording starts.
When it is pressed during playback, a search, fast
forwarding or rewinding, the E-E mode pictures and
audio signals can be monitored while it is held down.
When it is pressed in the stop mode, the E-E mode
pictures and audio signals can be monitored. When
the STOP button is pressed, the original pictures and
sound are restored.

8 STOP button

When this button is pressed, the tape stops traveling,
and if the MODE switch is set to TAPE, still pictures
can be monitored. Even in the stop mode, the drum
continues to rotate, and the tape remains tightly
wound around the drum.
When the VTR is left in the stop mode beyond a
specific period of time (which can be selected using
setup menu No. 400 to 403), it is automatically set to
the standby OFF mode or STEP FWD mode in order
to protect the tape. The VTR is set to the stop mode
immediately after the cassette has been inserted.

Parts and their functions

9 FF button

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

: REW button

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

; EDIT button

This button is pressed together with the PLAY button
during playback to initiate manual editing.
When it is pressed during playback, a search, fast
forwarding or rewinding, the input signals in the mode
selected by the ASSEM button or INSERT button can
be monitored in the E-E mode while the button is held
down.
When the button is pressed in the stop mode, the
input signals in the mode selected by the ASSEM
button or INSERT button can be monitored in the E-E
mode.
When the STOP button is pressed, the original
pictures and sound are restored.

< STAND BY button

In the standby ON mode, this button’s lamp lights to
indicate that the same tape tension is applied as in the
regular stop mode and that the head drum is rotating.
In the standby OFF mode, the half loading mode is
established by this button.
When the button is pressed in the stop mode, the
standby OFF mode is established. At this time, its
lamp goes off.
When the VTR is left in the stop mode beyond a
specific period of time, it is automatically set to the
standby OFF mode in order to protect the tape.
When this button or the STOP button is pressed in the
standby OFF mode, the VTR is set to the standby ON
mode.
When a button other than the STOP button is pressed,
the VTR is set to the mode that corresponds to the
button pressed. The time taken by the VTR to transfer
to the standby OFF mode can be selected using setup
menu No. 400 (STILL TIMER).

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TRIM button MODE switch

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Front panel

= PLAYER and RECORDER buttons

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

PLAYER:

When this button is pressed, its lamp lights to
indicate that the player connected to the VTR
can be operated by remote control. The VTR’s
editing and tape transport system buttons can
now be used to control the player.

RECORDER:

When this button is pressed, its lamp lights to
indicate that the editing and tape transport
system buttons can now be used to operate the

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

> Search button

When this button is pressed, the search mode is
established.
When it is pressed after the search dial has been
set to the shuttle mode and turned to the desired
position, playback starts at the speed which was set
by the search dial.

? SHTL/SLOW button

This button is used to select whether the search
dial is to be used for SHTL or SLOW applications.
Each time it is pressed, the search dial is set
alternately to SHTL or SLOW.

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Parts and their functions

@ Search dial

This dial is used to locate the edit points.
Each time it is pressed, it is set alternatively to the
SHTL/SLOW mode or the JOG mode, and the JOG,
SHTL or SLOW lamp lights.
When the power is turned on, the search dial will not
operate unless it is first returned to the STILL position.

SHTL (shuttle) mode:

When the dial is turned and set to the desired
position while the SHTL lamp among the JOG,
SHTL and SLOW lamps is lighted, the tape can be
played at the speed corresponding to the angle at
which the dial has been turned. A still picture
appears when the dial is set to the center position.

SLOW mode:

When the dial is turned all the way in the
counterclockwise direction while the SLOW lamp
among the JOG, SHTL and SLOW lamps is lighted,
the tape speed is set to –4.1a. Similarly, when it is
set to the center position, it is set to still picture, and
when it is turned all the way in the clockwise
direction, it is set to +4.1a. The SLOW speed in
each direction can be selected using setup menu
No. 320 (VAR FWD MAX) and No. 321 (VAR REV
MAX).

JOG mode:

In this mode, the click-stop positions of the dial are
released, and the tape is played at a speed ranging
from –1a to +1a in accordance with the speed at
which the dial is turned.
The maximum speed can be set using setup menu
No. 323 (JOG FWD MAX) and No. 324 (JOG REV
MAX).

A Dial ring

The dial ring lights during search mode.
The conditions under which the ring is to light can be
selected using setup menu No. 117 (DIAL LAMP).

B JOG, SHTL and SLOW lamps

These lamps indicate the search dial mode.

JOG : This lights in the JOG mode.
SHTL : This lights in the SHTL mode.
SLOW : This lights in the SLOW mode.

C COUNTER button

Each time this button is pressed, the counter display
on the display panel changes to the next setting in the
following sequence: CTL 5 TC 5 UB.

D RESET button

When this button is pressed in the CTL mode, the
counter display is reset to [00:00:00:00]. At the same
time, any edit points that have been registered will
also be cleared.
When this button is pressed while the TC PRESET
button is held down in the TC or UB mode, the time
code generator is reset.

ON

OFF

POWER

DV

DVCPRO

DVCPRO 50

METER

L

R

FULL/FINE

MONITOR SELECT

HEADPHONES

MONITOR MIX

INPUT SELECT

PREVIEW/PREVIEW

AUTO EDIT

PREROLL

VIDEO

REC LEVEL

CH1

PB LEVEL

AUDIO

CH2 CH3 CH4

TC

PRESET

MENU SET DIAG

SUPER REC INH

INT TCG

MODE

CONTROL

ON

OFF

UNITY

VAR

COUNTER

RESET

A IN

TRIM

SET

OUTIN

A OUT

CH1 CH4CH2

INSERT

CH3

ASSEM

VIDEO CUE TC

STAND BY

EDIT

REW STOP

PLAY REC

PLAYER

RECORDER

FF

JOG SHTL SLOW

TAPE

EE

ON

REGEN

PRESET

EXIT

OFF

REMOTE

LOCAL

CD > ?

@A

= B

TC PRESET button

8

Front panel

E ASSEM button

This button is pressed to proceed with assemble
editing.
It has a self-illuminating lamp which comes ON
when the button is pressed and goes OFF when it
is pressed again.

F INSERT buttons

The input signals to be edited when insert editing is
to be conducted are selected by pressing one of
these seven buttons.
Each of these buttons has a self-illuminating lamp
which comes ON when the button is pressed and
goes OFF when it is pressed again.

G

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

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

H TRIM buttons

These buttons are used to make fine adjustments
to the IN (A IN) or OUT (A OUT) point.
By pressing the + or – button while the IN (A IN)
button or OUT (A OUT) button is held down, the
registered edit point can be adjusted in 1-frame
increments. When the + button is pressed, the point
is moved ahead by one frame; conversely, when
the – button is pressed, it is moved back by one
frame.

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Parts and their functions

I PREROLL button

This button is used to locate where a transmission
or manual editing starts on the tape.
When it is pressed, the tape travels to the preroll
point and stops.
The preroll time can be set using setup menu No.
000 (P-ROLL TIME).
When the button is pressed while the IN (A IN) or
OUT (A OUT) button is held down, the tape is cued
up to the registered point concerned.
If this button is pressed when no IN point has been
entered, the point where the button was pressed
will automatically be entered as the IN point.
(However, this is only the case if ENA has been
selected as the setup menu No. 313 (AUTO
ENTRY) setting.

J PREVIEW/REVIEW button

PREVIEW:

When the button is pressed after an edit point
has been registered, the tape travels and the
editing can be previewed without actually
performing the editing.
If the button is pressed when no IN point has
been registered, the point where it was pressed
is registered as the IN point, and preview is
executed using this IN point.

REVIEW:

When the button is pressed after a section has
been edited, the section that was just edited is
played back and can be viewed on the recorder’s
monitor.

K AUTO EDIT button

When this button is pressed after the edit points
have been registered, automatic editing is initiated.
If this button is pressed when no IN point has been
entered, automatic editing is initiated with the point
where the button was pressed serving as the IN
point.

L METER (FULL/FINE) selector button

This button is used to select the scale display for
the audio level meter.

FULL mode:

The standard scale (–∞to 0 dB) is selected.

FINE mode:

The scale in 0.5 dB increments is selected.
The 5position indicates the standard audio
level of –20 dB, and each of the dots (O)
displayed indicates a 1 dB scale increment.
(See page 12)

SD955A

SD955A

SD955A

ON

OFF

POWER

DV

DVCPRO

DVCPRO 50

METER

L

R

FULL/FINE

MONITOR SELECT

HEADPHONES

MONITOR MIX

INPUT SELECT

PREVIEW/PREVIEW

AUTO EDIT

PREROLL

VIDEO

REC LEVEL

CH1

PB LEVEL

AUDIO

CH2 CH3 CH4

TC

PRESET

MENU SET DIAG

SUPER REC INH

INT TCG

MODE

CONTROL

ON

OFF

UNITY

VAR

COUNTER

RESET

A IN

TRIM

SET

OUTIN

A OUT

CH1 CH4CH2

INSERT

CH3

ASSEM

VIDEO CUE TC

STAND BY

EDIT

REW STOP

PLAY REC

PLAYER

RECORDER

FF

JOG SHTL SLOW

TAPE

EE

ON

REGEN

PRESET

EXIT

OFF

REMOTE

LOCAL

EIKJ FH

G

L

9

Front panel

M MONITOR SELECT (L andR) buttons

These buttons are used to select the audio signals
which are to be output to the MONITOR L and R
connectors.
Each time the L button is pressed, the signal to be
output to the MONITOR L connector is changed in
the following sequence: CH1 5 CH2 5 CH3 5
CH4 5 CUE.
Similarly, each time the R button is pressed, the
signal to be output to the MONITOR R connector is
changed in the following sequence: CH1 5 CH2 5
CH3 5 CH4 5 CUE.
Which signal has now been selected is displayed
by the lighting of the L or R lamps on the level
meter display.
When AUTO has been selected as the setup menu
No. 721 (MONI CH SEL) setting, the display is
switched in tandem with the monitor output. The
channel to which monitor output is to be switched
automatically can be selected using setup menu
No. 735 (MON AUTO SEL).

N MONITOR MIX button

This button is used to select the mixed signals
which are to be output to the MONITOR L and R
connectors.
Each time the MONITOR SELECT L button is
pressed while this button is held down, the signals
to be output to the MONITOR L connector change
in the following sequence: CH1 + CH2 5 CH3 +
CH4 5 CH1 + CH3 5 CH2 + CH4 5 mixing
release.
The mixed signals to be output to the MONITOR R
connector are changed in the same way by the
MONITOR SELECT R button.

O Headphone jack and headphone volume control

When stereo headphones are connected to the
headphone jack, the sound during recording,
playback or editing can be monitored using the
headphones.

Parts and their functions

P Audio level control lamps (REC LEVEL, PB

LEVEL)

When the audio level control knobs Q have been
set to adjust the recording level, the REC LEVEL
lamp lights.
When they have been set to adjust the playback
level, the PB LEVEL lamp lights.

Q Audio level control knobs

These knobs are used to adjust the recording and
playback level of the PCM audio signals (CH1,
CH2, CH3 and CH4).
Whether the recording level or the playback level is
to be adjusted is selected using setup menu No.
738 (AUDIO VR SEL).

R Audio level control selector switch

UNITY:

At this position, the audio signals are recorded or
played back at a fixed level regardless of the
positions of the audio level control knobs Q.

VAR:

At this position, the audio signals are recorded or
played back at the level adjusted by the audio
level control knobs Q.

S TC PRESET button

This button is used to set the TC or UB value.
When the TC or UB value is to be set, this button is
pressed first to stop the data from advancing. The
set of digits whose display is flashing is then
changed.

T MENU button

When this button is pressed, the setup menus are
displayed on the TV monitor (but only when the
VIDEO OUT 3 connector or SDI OUT 3 connector
is used), and the setup menu numbers appear on
the VTR’s display panel.
When it is pressed again, the setup menu settings
are exited, and the original status is restored.

U SET button

When this button is pressed, the data which has
been set using the setup menus is entered.
After the data has been entered, the setup menu
settings are exited, and the original status is
restored.
When the internal time code has been set, the data
which has been set is entered.

ON

OFF

POWER

DV

DVCPRO

DVCPRO 50

METER

L

R

FULL/FINE

MONITOR SELECT

HEADPHONES

MONITOR MIX

INPUT SELECT

PREVIEW/PREVIEW

AUTO EDIT

PREROLL

VIDEO

REC LEVEL

CH1

PB LEVEL

AUDIO

CH2 CH3 CH4

TC

PRESET

MENU SET DIAG

SUPER REC INH

INT TCG

MODE

CONTROL

ON

OFF

UNITY

VAR

COUNTER

RESET

A IN

TRIM

SET

OUTIN

A OUT

CH1 CH4CH2

INSERT

CH3

ASSEM

VIDEO CUE TC

STAND BY

EDIT

REW STOP

PLAY REC

PLAYER

RECORDER

FF

JOG SHTL SLOW

TAPE

EE

ON

REGEN

PRESET

EXIT

OFF

REMOTE

LOCAL

O N P RSTU

M

Q

10

Front panel

V DIAG button

When this button is pressed, the VTR information is
displayed.
When it is pressed again, the original display is
restored.
The VTR information consists of the HOURS
METER information and WARNING information.
Switching between the display of each type of
information is accomplished by pressing the search
button.
Displayed on the HOURS METER screen are the
deck’s serial number, power-on time, drum rotation
time, tape travel time, number of times a cassette
has been loaded, number of times the power has
been turned on and off, and so on.
Displayed on the WARNING screen are details of
the warnings.

W SUPER switch

ON:

The superimposed time code and other
information is output to the VIDEO OUT 3
connector or SDI OUT 3 connector.

OFF:

The superimposed information is not output.

X REC INH switch

This switch is used to enable or disable recording
on the cassette tape.

ON:

Recording on the cassette tape is disabled
(inhibited).
In this state, the REC INH lamp lights on the
display panel.

OFF:

Recording on the cassette tape is enabled so
long as the accidental erasure prevention
mechanism on the cassette tape is set to enable
recording.

Parts and their functions

Y TCG switch

REGEN:

The internal time code generator is synchronized
with the time code which the time code reader
has read from the tape.
The signal that is to be used for regeneration is
selected using setup menu No. 503 (TCG
REGEN).

PRESET:

The time code generator can be preset on the
operation panel or by remote control.

EXT:

The external time code which is input from the
time code input connector or video signal VITC is
used. Which of the two is to be set is selected
using setup menu No. 505 (EXT TC SEL).

Z MODE switch

<In the stop mode>
TAPE:

The signal which is played back from the tape is
output.

EE:

The input signal selected by the INPUT SELECT
button is output.

<During recording or editing>
TAPE:

The simultaneous playback signals are output.
(The setup menu No.310 (CONFI EDIT) setting
is necessary.)

EE:

The input signal selected by the INPUT SELECT
button is output.

[ CONTROL switch

This switch is set to the REMOTE or LOCAL
position when the VTR is to be controlled by an
external unit using the REMOTE, RS-232C or
PARALLEL connector.

REMOTE:

Set the switch to this position to control the VTR
using a component that has been connected
using the 9-pin REMOTE, RS-232C or
PARALLEL connector.

LOCAL:

Set the switch to this position to control the VTR
using its operation panel.
When the unit is to be controlled with the switch
at this position by a component connected using
the PARALLEL connector, selection can be
made using setup menu No. 211 (LOCAL 25P).

ON

OFF

POWER

DV

DVCPRO

DVCPRO 50

METER

L

R

FULL/FINE

MONITOR SELECT

HEADPHONES

MONITOR MIX

INPUT SELECT

PREVIEW/PREVIEW

AUTO EDIT

PREROLL

VIDEO

REC LEVEL

CH1

PB LEVEL

AUDIO

CH2 CH3 CH4

TC

PRESET

MENU SET DIAG

SUPER REC INH

INT TCG

MODE

CONTROL

ON

OFF

UNITY

VAR

COUNTER

RESET

A IN

TRIM

SET

OUTIN

A OUT

CH1 CH4CH2

INSERT

CH3

ASSEM

VIDEO CUE TC

STAND BY

EDIT

REW STOP

PLAY REC

PLAYER

RECORDER

FF

JOG SHTL SLOW

TAPE

EE

ON

REGEN

PRESET

EXIT

OFF

REMOTE

LOCAL

W Y [

V X Z

11

Display panel

1 TV system displays

The selected TV system is displayed here.
With the AJ-SD955A, it is possible to switch
between the 525 interlace and 625 interlace
systems by setting setup menu item No. 070 (TV
SYSTEM).
With the AJ-SD930, only the 525 interlace TV
system can be used.

: This lights when the 525 interlaced TV system

has been selected.

: This lights when the 625 interlaced TV system

is selected.

2 REMOTE lamp

This lamp lights when the CONTROL switch has
been set to the REMOTE position.

3 INPUT SELECT display area

The characters corresponding to the selected input
signals light. With all input signals except for analog
audio signals, the fact that no signals have been
selected is indicated by a flashing display.

Y PB PR :

Analog component video signals
(option)

CMPST :

Analog composite video signals
(option)

SDI :

Serial digital video signals

SDTI/1394 :

Compressed digital signals (option)

SG/SG 1/SG 2:

Internal reference signals

ANALOG :

Analog audio signals

AES/EBU :

Digital audio signals

USER SET :

Recording audio signal selection

SDI :

Serial digital audio signals

SDTI/1394 :

Compressed digital signals (option)

SG :

Internal reference signals

AUDIO

VIDEO

SD955A

625

525

Parts and their functions

2 5 6431 7

CTL

ANALOG

AUDIO

AES/EBU

USER SET

SDI

SDTI/1394

SG

INH

SCH

DVCPRO

50

DVCAM

SERVO

EDIT REC

TC
UB

=

Y PB PR

VIDEO

CMPST

SDI

SDTI/1394

SG 1 2

REMOTE

625525

dB

0

-

4

-

8

-

12

-

16

-

20

-

25

-

30

-

L R

dB

0

-

4

-

8

-

12

-

16

-

20

-

25

-

30

-

L R

dB

0

-

4

-

8

-

12

-

16

-

20

-

25

-

30

-

L R

dB

0

-

4

-

8

-

12

-

16

-

20

-

25

-

30

-

L R

dB

CUE

-

8

-

12

-

16

-

20

-

25

-

30

-

L R

4=lamp

This lamp lights when a cassette tape is inserted
into the VTR.

5 SCH lamp

This lamp lights when the SCH phase of the
external synchronized signal (REF VIDEO) is inside
the prescribed range.
At all other times, the lamp is off.

6 SERVO lamp

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

7 Channel condition lamps

These lamps light to indicate the error rate status.
(green 5 white 5 red)

Green:

This lights when the error rates for the video
and audio playback signals are both at
acceptable levels.

White :

This lights when the error rate for the video
or audio playback level has increased.
The playback picture and sound remain
unaffected even while this lamp is lighted.

Red :

This lights when the error rate for the video
or audio playback level has increased to the
extent that correction or interpolation was
performed.

12

8 EDIT, EDIT REC, REC and REC INH lamps

EDIT:

This lights when an editing mode has been
selected.

EDIT REC:

This lights when the edit recording mode has
been established.

REC:

This lights when the recording mode has been
established.

REC INH:

This lights in the recording inhibit status (when
the REC INH switch at the bottom front panel is
set to ON or the cassette is in the accidental
erasure prevention status).
In this status, recording and editing are not
possible.
Whether the REC INH lamp is to light or flash
when recording has been inhibited by the
accidental erasure prevention tab on the
cassette tape can be selected using setup menu
No. 114 (REC INH LAMP).

9 Tape transport displays

The tape transport status is displayed here.

: Normal playback or recording
: Playback at a speed slower than 1a
: Playback at a speed faster than 1a
: Fast forwarding (FF)
: Playback in the reverse direction at 1a
: Playback in the reverse direction at a speed

slower than 1a

: Playback in the reverse direction at a speed

faster than 1a

: Rewinding (REW)
: Pause/still

: Format displays

The recording format and the format of the tape
inserted in the unit are displayed here.

; Counter display

The tape counter, time code, etc. are displayed
here.
The type of value displayed is indicated by CTL, TC
or UB.

< Level meters

These meters indicate the levels of the CH1, CH2,
CH3, CH4 and CUE tracks of the PCM audio
signals.
During recording or while E-E is selected, the levels
of the audio input signals appear; during playback,
the levels of the audio output signals appear.
Using the METER selector button L, the audio
level display is switched from the FULL mode to the
FINE mode or vice versa. (See page 8)

Parts and their functions

Display panel

CTL

ANALOG

AUDIO

AES/EBU

USER SET

SDI

SDTI/1394

SG

INH

SCH

DVCPRO

50

DVCAM

SERVO

EDIT REC

TC

UB

=

Y PB PR

VIDEO

CMPST

SDI

SDTI/1394

SG 1 2

REMOTE

625525

dB

0

-

4

-

8

-

12

-

16

-

20

-

25

-

30

-

L R

dB

0

-

4

-

8

-

12

-

16

-

20

-

25

-

30

-

L R

dB

0

-

4

-

8

-

12

-

16

-

20

-

25

-

30

-

L R

dB

0

-

4

-

8

-

12

-

16

-

20

-

25

-

30

-

L R

dB

CUE

-

8

-

12

-

16

-

20

-

25

-

30

-

L R

9

8

:

;<

L R

dB

0

-

4

-

8

-

12

-

16

-

20

-

25

-

30

-

L R

Reference level

(–20 dB)

Each of the dots (O) indicates
a 1 dB scale increment.

FULL mode FINE mode

13

Rear panel

1 AC IN socket

Connect one end of the power cord supplied to this
socket and the other end to the power outlet.

2 DIGITAL AUDIO IN and OUT connectors

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

<Note>

The digital audio signals which are to be input to
these connectors must be synchronized with the
video input signals. Otherwise, noise will be
generated in the audio output signals.

3 ANALOG COMPONENT VIDEO IN connectors

(optional)

The analog component video signals are input to
these connectors.

4 ANALOG COMPOSITE VIDEO IN connectors

and 75 Ω termination switch (optional)

The analog composite video signals are input to
these connectors. A loop-through configuration is
featured for each pair of input connectors.
For termination at this VTR, set the termination
switch to ON.

5 REF VIDEO IN connectors and 75 Ω termination

switch

These are the input connectors of the reference
video signals.
Input a reference signal with color burst.
For termination at this VTR, set the termination
switch to ON.

<Note>

Video and audio output may be disturbed when the
reference video signal is not input, so it is
recommended that a system which inputs the
reference video signal be used.

Parts and their functions

6 Remote control connectors

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

IN/OUT:

For connection with an external controller
For connection with deck-to-deck operations

OUT:

For connection with parallel run operations
For loop-through use

<Note>

If connection is to be made to the OUT connector
for deck-to-deck operations where this VTR will
serve as the recorder, which of the two connectors
is to be used can be selected using setup menu No.
212 (MASTER PORT).

7 ENCODER REMOTE connector

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

8 ANALOG AUDIO IN connectors

These are the analog audio input connectors.

9 TIME CODE IN connector

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

: TIME CODE OUT connector

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

; SERIAL DIGITAL COMPONENT AUDIO and

VIDEO IN and OUT connectors

These are the input and output connectors for the
digital component audio and video signals that
comply with the SMPTE259M-C standard.
Video signals containing superimposed information
can be output through the SDI OUT 3 connector.
Whether the superimposing is to be set ON or OFF
is selected using the SUPER switch W on the front
panel.

<Note>

The digital audio signals which are to be input to
these connectors must be synchronized with the
video input signals. Otherwise, noise will be
generated in the audio output signals.

PUSH PUSH

PUSH PUSH

PUSH

AC IN

SIGNAL

GND

AES/EBU

SDI

SDTI

ANALOG

CH1/2

IN

Y

VIDEO

VIDEO

OUT

SERVICE ONLY

REMOTE IN/OUT

CH1 CH2AUDIO

IN

ENCODER REMOTE

RS-232C

PARALLEL

REMOTE OUT

IN

REF VIDEO
IN

ON

OFF

P

B

P

R

Y1

2

(WFM)

3

(SUPER)

P

B

P

R

OPTION

CH3/4

IN

CH1/2
OUT

CH3/4
OUT

REMOTE

75Ω

ON

OFF

75Ω

ANALOG

TC

IN

IN

ACTIVE

THROUGH

OUT

1

TC
OUT

MON

L

MON

R

CH4

CH3

CH1 CH2AUDIO

OUT

CH4

CH3

2

OPTION

IN OUT

1

2

3

(SUPER)

1 92 8 ;64 5 7 :3

14

Rear panel

< Fan

This fan is used to cool down the VTR.
If, for any reason, the fan stops, “E-10” will appear
on the counter display.

= SIGNAL GND terminal

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

> ANALOG COMPONENT VIDEO OUT connectors

The analog component video signals are output
through these connectors.

? ANALOG COMPOSITE VIDEO OUT connectors

The analog composite video signals are output
through these connectors.
The waveform monitor (WFM) signal can be output
from the VIDEO OUT 2 connector.
It can be selected using setup menu No. 00 (WFM
SEL).
Video signals containing superimposed information
can be output through the VIDEO OUT 3 connector.
Whether the superimposing is to be set ON or OFF
is selected using the SUPER switch W on the front
panel.

@ RS-232C connector

A personal computer or other component can be
connected to this connector to operate the VTR.

Parts and their functions

A PARALLEL REMOTE connector

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

B ANALOG AUDIO OUT connectors

The analog audio signals are output through these
connectors.

C MONITOR OUT connectors

During playback, the PCM audio signals
(CH1/CH2/CH3/CH4) or playback signals from the
CUE track are output through these connectors.

D SDTI input and output connectors (optional)

When the SDTI board (AJ-YAC930G, optional
accessory) is installed in this VTR, digital data can
be input and output using the SDTI (Serial Data
Transport Interface) format.

PUSH PUSH

PUSH PUSH

PUSH

AC IN

SIGNAL

GND

AES/EBU

SDI

SDTI

ANALOG

CH1/2

IN

Y

VIDEO

VIDEO

OUT

SERVICE ONLY

REMOTE IN/OUT

CH1 CH2AUDIO

IN

ENCODER REMOTE

RS-232C

PARALLEL

REMOTE OUT

IN

REF VIDEO
IN

ON

OFF

P

B

P

R

Y1

2

(WFM)

3

(SUPER)

P

B

P

R

OPTION

CH3/4

IN

CH1/2
OUT

CH3/4
OUT

REMOTE

75Ω

ON

OFF

75Ω

ANALOG

TC

IN

IN

ACTIVE

THROUGH

OUT

1

TC
OUT

MON

L

MON

R

CH4

CH3

CH1 CH2AUDIO

OUT

CH4

CH3

2

OPTION

IN OUT

1

2

3

(SUPER)

< @ A= > ? B DC

15

Source machine:

Set the CONTROL switch on the front panel to REMOTE.

Recorder:

Set the CONTROL switch on the front panel to LOCAL.

Connections

Reference signal

generator

Source machine Recorder

To audio
monitor device

To video
monitor device

To video
monitor device

Analog video signal (component)
OWhen the analog video input board (option) has

been installed.

Digital audio

Digital video/audio signal

Remote control signal (9 pin)

To audio
monitor device

ON

OFF

<Note>

Video and audio output may be disturbed when the reference
video signal is not input, so it is recommended that a system
which inputs the reference video signal be used.

AES/EBU

CH1/2

AC IN

SIGNAL

GND

IN

CH3/4

IN

CH1/2

OUT

CH3/4

OUT

ANALOG

VIDEO
IN

ON

Y

75Ω

OFF

P

B

REF VIDEO
IN

ON

P

75Ω

R

OPTION

OFF

Y1

VIDEO

OUT

2

P

B

(WFM)

3

P

(SUPER)

R

SERVICE ONLY

REMOTE

REMOTE IN/OUT

REMOTE OUT

ENCODER REMOTE

RS-232C

PARALLEL

ANALOG

PUSH PUSH

CH1 CH2AUDIO

IN

PUSH PUSH

CH3

CH4

CH1 CH2AUDIO

OUT

CH3

CH4

SDI

IN

OUT

TC

PUSH

IN

1

ACTIVE

TC

THROUGH

OUT

2

3

(SUPER)

MON

L

OPTION

SDTI

IN OUT

MON

1

R

2

AC IN

SIGNAL

GND

CH1/2

IN

CH3/4

IN

CH1/2
OUT

CH3/4
OUT

AES/EBU

Y1

P
B

P
R

ANALOG

VIDEO
IN

ON

Y

75Ω

OFF

P

B

REF VIDEO
IN

ON

P

75Ω

R

OPTION

OFF

VIDEO

OUT

2

(WFM)

3

(SUPER)

SERVICE ONLY

REMOTE

REMOTE IN/OUT

REMOTE OUT

ENCODER REMOTE

RS-232C

PARALLEL

ANALOG

PUSH PUSH

CH1 CH2AUDIO

IN

PUSH PUSH

CH3

CH1 CH2AUDIO

OUT

CH3

SDI

IN

OUT

TC

PUSH

IN

1

ACTIVE

TC

THROUGH

CH4

OUT

2

3

(SUPER)

MON

L

OPTION

SDTI

IN OUT

MON

CH4

1

R

2

16

Connections with editing controller

Connections

AV monitor

AV monitor

AV monitor

Source machine

Source machine

AV monitor

Recorder

Video monitor
signals

Video monitor

signals

Audio monitor
signals

Audio monitor

signals

Audio monitor

signals

Video monitor

signals

Audio monitor

signals

Video monitor

signals

Remote

Remote

Remote

Video input signals

Video output signals

Video output signals

Audio input signals

Audio output

signals

Audio output signals

Reference signal

Reference signal

Editing controller

AV switcher

Reference signal

generator

To REMOTE IN/OUT
connector

To REMOTE IN/OUT
connector

To REMOTE

IN/OUT

connector

<Notes>

OWhen an editing controller made by CMX is used, support must

be provided at the editing controller side.

OIf the remote signal (9 pin) connection is to be disconnected

from one component and connected to another instead,
recheck the editing controller settings, etc.

OVideo and audio output may be disturbed when the reference

video signal is not input, so it is recommended that a system
which inputs the reference video signal be used.

ON

OFF

METER

FULL/FINE

MONITOR SELECT

HEADPHONES

L

R

POWER

MONITOR MIX

REC LEVEL

PB LEVEL

DVCPRO 50

DVCPRO

DV

COUNTER

ASSEM

VIDEO CUE TC

RESET

CH1 CH4CH2

CH3

INSERT

A OUT

A IN

TRIM

INPUT SELECT

VIDEO

CH1

PREVIEW/PREVIEW

AUDIO

CH2 CH3 CH4

AUTO EDIT

SET

PREROLL

OUTIN

SUPER REC INH

TC

MENU SET DIAG

PRESET

UNITY

VAR

ON

OFF

OFF

STAND BY

EDIT

REW STOP

INT TCG

REGEN

PRESET

EXIT

JOG SHTL SLOW

RECORDER

PLAYER

PLAY REC

FF

MODE

CONTROL

TAPEEEON

REMOTE

LOCAL

ON

POWER

OFF

METER

FULL/FINE

L

MONITOR SELECT

HEADPHONES

R

MONITOR MIX

PREVIEW/PREVIEW

INPUT SELECT

VIDEO

AUDIO

CH1

CH2 CH3 CH4

REC LEVEL

PB LEVEL

DVCPRO 50

DVCPRO

DV

COUNTER

ASSEM

VIDEO CUE TC

RESET

CH1 CH4CH2

CH3

INSERT

A IN

A OUT

TRIM

PREROLL

TC

PRESET

UNITY

VAR

MENU SET DIAG

SET

OUTIN

SUPER REC INH
ON

OFF

AUTO EDIT

RECORDER

PLAYER

PLAY REC

MODE

REGEN

TAPEEEON

REMOTE

PRESET

EXIT

JOG SHTL SLOW

FF

CONTROL

LOCAL

STAND BY

EDIT

REW STOP

INT TCG

OFF

ON

POWER

OFF

METER

FULL/FINE

L

MONITOR SELECT

HEADPHONES

R

MONITOR MIX

PREVIEW/PREVIEW

INPUT SELECT

VIDEO

AUDIO

CH1

CH2 CH3 CH4

REC LEVEL

PB LEVEL

DVCPRO 50

DVCPRO

DV

COUNTER

ASSEM

VIDEO CUE TC

RESET

CH1 CH4CH2

CH3

INSERT

A IN

TRIM

PREROLL

TC

PRESET

UNITY

VAR

MENU SET DIAG

SET

OUTIN

OFF

AUTO EDIT

STAND BY

RECORDER

PLAYER

EDIT

PLAY REC

A OUT

FF

REW STOP

SUPER REC INH

INT TCG

MODE

CONTROL

REGEN

ON

TAPEEEON

REMOTE

PRESET

OFF

LOCAL

EXIT

JOG SHTL SLOW

17

ON

OFF

POWER

DV

DVCPRO

DVCPRO 50

METER

L

R

FULL/FINE

MONITOR SELECT

HEADPHONES

MONITOR MIX

INPUT SELECT

PREVIEW/PREVIEW

AUTO EDIT

PREROLL

VIDEO

REC LEVEL

CH1

PB LEVEL

AUDIO

CH2 CH3 CH4

TC

PRESET

MENU SET DIAG

SUPER REC INH

INT TCG

MODE

CONTROL

ON

OFF

UNITY

VAR

COUNTER

RESET

A IN

TRIM

SET

OUTIN

A OUT

CH1 CH4CH2

INSERT

CH3

ASSEM

VIDEO CUE TC

STAND BY

EDIT

REW STOP

PLAY REC

PLAYER

RECORDER

FF

JOG SHTL SLOW

TAPE

EE

ON

REGEN

PRESET

EXIT

OFF

REMOTE

LOCAL

L cassette size

Consumer-use DV and DVCAM cassettes

(Standard DV and DVCAM cassettes, mini DV and
DVCAM cassettes)

O Use a cassette adapter (AJ-CS455P) when a mini

DV or DVCAM cassette is to be used.
Note that inserting a mini DV or DVCAM cassette
without the use of a cassette adapter will cause
malfunctioning.
Also note that long-duration mini DV cassettes (80
minutes in the standard mode and 120 minutes in
the LP mode) cannot be used.

O It is not possible to play back tapes which have

been recorded in the LP mode.

O When editing material recorded on a consumer-use

DV or DVCAM cassette, first record the material on
a DVCPRO tape or other tape used by VTRs for
broadcast applications.

O The maximum transport speed of a mini DV or

DVCAM cassette tape is 32a.

O The images may be subject to disturbance during

the slow motion playback of consumer-use DV and
DVCAM cassette tapes.

O From the perspective of protecting consumer-use

DV and DVCAM cassette tapes, minimize the
number of times the tapes are cued up at the same
locations as much as possible.

O When consumer-use DV and DVCAM cassette

tapes are used, the maximum time for STILL
TIMER is set to 10 seconds.

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

M cassettes

Tapes capable of up to 33 minutes of recording or
playback
(AJ-5P23MP, AJ-5P33MP)

L cassettes

Tapes capable of up to 92 minutes of recording or
playback
(AJ-5P63LP, AJ-5P92LP)
O Use AJ-5P92LP tapes which have been recorded

using the DVCPRO (25M) format in a VTR that
supports 184 minutes of DVCPRO (25M) format
recording and playback.

M cassette size

Tapes

Align the center of the cassette with the center of the
insertion slot, and press it in gently.
The cassette tape will load automatically.

18

Jog mode

Jog/Shuttle

1

Press the search dial so that it remains pressed in.
Check that the JOG lamp has lighted.

Shuttle mode

1

Press the search dial so that it is released from the
pressed-in position.
The SHTL lamp lights, and the shuttle mode is
established.
O Immediately after the power is turned on, turn

the search dial and leave it at the center
position.

3

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

2

Turn the search dial.
The dial’s click-stops are released, and the tape is
played back at the speed (–1a to +1a )
corresponding to the speed at which the dial is
turned.
The maximum speed can be switched using setup
menu No. 323 (JOG FWD MAX) and No. 324 (JOG
REV MAX) settings.
However, noise will occur at all speeds other than
–0.43a to +0.43a.
When the dial is no longer turned, the still picture
mode is established.

3

Turn the search dial.
O When the SHTL lamp among the JOG, SHTL

and SLOW lamps is lighted, the playback picture
speed changes from 0 up to ±32a depending on
the dial position.
This speed can be switched to ±8.4a, ±16a or
±32a using setup menu No. 101 (SHTL MAX).
The dial has a click-stop at the center position
where the still picture mode is established.

O When the SLOW lamp among the JOG, SHTL

and SLOW lamps is lighted, the playback picture
speed changes from –4.1 up to +4.1a
depending on the dial position.
The maximum speed can be switched using
setup menu No. 320 (VAR FWD MAX) and No.
321 (VAR REV MAX) settings. However, noise
will occur at all speeds other than –0.43a to
+0.43a, +0.5a and +0.75a.
The dial has a click-stop at the center position
where the still picture mode is established.

4

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

2

Press the SHTL/SLOW button and switch to SHTL
or SLOW.

<Note>

The direct search mode in which the VTR is
transferred to the shuttle mode or jog mode by turning
the search dial is set at the factory.
By selecting KEY as the setup menu No. 100
(SEARCH ENA) setting, the VTR can be set to the
mode in which it will not be transferred to the search
mode unless the search button is pressed.

<Notes>

O It is possible to listen to playback audio in the –10

to +10 speed range from the audio monitor output.
(PCM must be selected for the setup menu No. 721
(MONI CH SELECT) setting.)

O The audio playback sound heard in the search

mode contains noise.

19

Manual editing

SD955A

1

Select the editing mode.

ASSEMBLE:

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

INSERT:

Insert editing is performed in this mode.

2

Select the channels to be edited.
For insert editing, press the buttons corresponding
to the channels to be edited so that their lamps
light.

3

Press the PLAY button.

4

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

5

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

Preroll

SD955A

1

Press the PREROLL button.
The VTR now performs the preroll operation.
O If the edit IN point has been registered, the tape

is rewound from the edit IN point for the period
of time which was set by setup menu No. 000
(P-ROLL TIME), and it then stops.

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

tape is rewound from the position where the
button was pressed for the period of time which
was set by setup menu item No.000 (P-ROLL
TIME), and it then stops.

<Notes>

O The time code or CTL must be continuously

recorded on the tape between the edit IN point and
preroll point.

O When the IN point has not been registered, it is

possible to select whether to register the IN point
and proceed with the preroll or proceed with the
preroll without registering the IN point using setup
menu No. 313 (AUTO ENTRY).

20

Automatic editing (deck-to-deck)

SD955A

1

Set the POWER switch to ON.

2

Use the INPUT SELECT buttons to select the
video and audio input signals.

3

Switch the time counter display to TC, CTL or UB.

4

If the recording levels are to be adjusted using the
level controls, set the audio level control selector
switch to VAR, and switch to the recording level
adjustments using setup menu No. 738 (AUDIO
VR SEL).
If the recording levels are to be fixed, set the
switch to the UNITY position.

5

Set the CONTROL switch to LOCAL.

Switch settings and adjustments

When using the AJ-SD955A as the recorder

1

Set the POWER switch to ON.

2

If the playback levels are to be adjusted using the
level controls, set the audio level control selector
switch to VAR, and switch to the playback level
adjustments using setup menu No. 738 (AUDIO
VR SEL).
If the playback levels are to be fixed, set the switch
to the UNITY position.

3

Set the CONTROL switch to REMOTE.

When using the AJ-SD955A as the player

ON

OFF

POWER

DV

DVCPRO

DVCPRO 50

METER

L

R

FULL/FINE

MONITOR SELECT

HEADPHONES

MONITOR MIX

INPUT SELECT

PREVIEW/PREVIEW

AUTO EDIT

PREROLL

VIDEO

REC LEVEL

CH1

PB LEVEL

AUDIO

CH2 CH3 CH4

TC

PRESET

MENU SET DIAG

SUPER REC INH

INT TCG

MODE

CONTROL

ON

OFF

UNITY

VAR

COUNTER

RESET

A IN

TRIM

SET

OUTIN

A OUT

CH1 CH4CH2

INSERT

CH3

ASSEM

VIDEO CUE TC

STAND BY

EDIT

REW STOP

PLAY REC

PLAYER

RECORDER

FF

JOG SHTL SLOW

TAPE

EE

ON

REGEN

PRESET

EXIT

OFF

REMOTE

LOCAL

1 34 52

ON

OFF

POWER

DV

DVCPRO

DVCPRO 50

METER

L

R

FULL/FINE

MONITOR SELECT

HEADPHONES

MONITOR MIX

INPUT SELECT

PREVIEW/PREVIEW

AUTO EDIT

PREROLL

VIDEO

REC LEVEL

CH1

PB LEVEL

AUDIO

CH2 CH3 CH4

TC

PRESET

MENU SET DIAG

SUPER REC INH

INT TCG

MODE

CONTROL

ON

OFF

UNITY

VAR

COUNTER

RESET

A IN

TRIM

SET

OUTIN

A OUT

CH1 CH4CH2

INSERT

CH3

ASSEM

VIDEO CUE TC

STAND BY

EDIT

REW STOP

PLAY REC

PLAYER

RECORDER

FF

JOG SHTL SLOW

TAPE

EE

ON

REGEN

PRESET

EXIT

OFF

REMOTE

LOCAL

1 2 3

21

Automatic editing (deck-to-deck)

SD955A

1

Select the editing mode.
For assemble editing, press the ASSEM button.
For insert editing, press the INSERT button.

ASSEM:

This sets the unit to assemble (frame-to-frame
continuity) editing mode.

INSERT:

This sets the unit to insert editing mode.

2

Select the channels to be edited.
With assemble editing, the ASSEM lamp lights.
With insert editing, press the buttons
corresponding to the channels to be edited so that
their lamps light.

3

Select the VTR to be operated.
(Settings for editing using two VTRs)
Press the PLAYER or RECORDER button to select
the VTR which is to be operated.

PLAYER:

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

RECORDER:

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

Selecting the editing mode

1

Locate the edit IN point by performing the jog or
shuttle operation.
Set the tape to the still picture mode at the desired
position.
For a detailed description of the jog and shuttle
operations, refer to page 18.

2

Press the SET button while holding down the IN
button.
The edit IN point is now registered.
The edit IN point value appears on the display
panel.

4

Press the SET button while holding down the OUT
button.
The edit OUT point is now registered.
The edit OUT point value appears on the display
panel.

3

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

Registering the edit points

Match frame processing function

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

ON

OFF

POWER

DV

DVCPRO

DVCPRO 50

METER

L

R

FULL/FINE

MONITOR SELECT

HEADPHONES

MONITOR MIX

INPUT SELECT

PREVIEW/PREVIEW

AUTO EDIT

PREROLL

VIDEO

REC LEVEL

CH1

PB LEVEL

AUDIO

CH2 CH3 CH4

TC

PRESET

MENU SET DIAG

SUPER REC INH

INT TCG

MODE

CONTROL

ON

OFF

UNITY

VAR

COUNTER

RESET

A IN

TRIM

SET

OUTIN

A OUT

CH1 CH4CH2

INSERT

CH3

ASSEM

VIDEO CUE TC

STAND BY

EDIT

REW STOP

PLAY REC

PLAYER

RECORDER

FF

JOG SHTL SLOW

TAPE

EE

ON

REGEN

PRESET

EXIT

OFF

REMOTE

LOCAL

1/2 3

ON

OFF

POWER

DV

DVCPRO

DVCPRO 50

METER

L

R

FULL/FINE

MONITOR SELECT

HEADPHONES

MONITOR MIX

INPUT SELECT

PREVIEW/PREVIEW

AUTO EDIT

PREROLL

VIDEO

REC LEVEL

CH1

PB LEVEL

AUDIO

CH2 CH3 CH4

TC

PRESET

MENU SET DIAG

SUPER REC INH

INT TCG

MODE

CONTROL

ON

OFF

UNITY

VAR

COUNTER

RESET

A IN

TRIM

SET

OUTIN

A OUT

CH1 CH4CH2

INSERT

CH3

ASSEM

VIDEO CUE TC

STAND BY

EDIT

REW STOP

PLAY REC

PLAYER

RECORDER

FF

JOG SHTL SLOW

TAPE

EE

ON

REGEN

PRESET

EXIT

OFF

REMOTE

LOCAL

2 1/3

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Automatic editing (deck-to-deck)

SD955A

1

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

2

While holding down the IN (or OUT) button, press
the PREROLL button and check the picture at the
edit point.
The tape is cued up to the edit IN (or OUT) point,
and a still picture of the point appears.
O If STOP has been selected as the setup menu

No. 315 (AFTER CUE-UP) setting or if the
MODE switch has been set to EE, the VTR is
set to the E-E mode.

3

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

How to calculate the duration

O When two edit points have been set:

Duration between the two points

O When only one edit point has been set:

Duration between the data which has been
set and the current address

O When no edit points have been set:

Duration of the previously edited section

4

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

<Notes>

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

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

O To stop the preview at any time, press the

STOP button.

O When the PREVIEW button is pressed again

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

O When the edit OUT point is reached, the tape

stops automatically.

Checking and previewing edit points

ON

OFF

POWER

DV

DVCPRO

DVCPRO 50

METER

L

R

FULL/FINE

MONITOR SELECT

HEADPHONES

MONITOR MIX

INPUT SELECT

PREVIEW/PREVIEW

AUTO EDIT

PREROLL

VIDEO

REC LEVEL

CH1

PB LEVEL

AUDIO

CH2 CH3 CH4

TC

PRESET

MENU SET DIAG

SUPER REC INH

INT TCG

MODE

CONTROL

ON

OFF

UNITY

VAR

COUNTER

RESET

A IN

TRIM

SET

OUTIN

A OUT

CH1 CH4CH2

INSERT

CH3

ASSEM

VIDEO CUE TC

STAND BY

EDIT

REW STOP

PLAY REC

PLAYER

RECORDER

FF

JOG SHTL SLOW

TAPE

EE

ON

REGEN

PRESET

EXIT

OFF

REMOTE

LOCAL

4 1/32

23

Automatic editing (deck-to-deck)

SD955A

1

Re-registering an edit point

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

2

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

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

3

Resetting edit points
O Resetting both an edit IN point and OUT

point

Press the RESET button.
(This takes effect only in the CTL mode.)

O Resetting either an edit IN point or OUT point

Press the RESET button while holding down the
IN (or OUT) button.

<Notes>

O An edit OUT point can be reset even while

editing is in progress.

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

automatically reset.

Modifying edit points

ON

OFF

POWER

DV

DVCPRO

DVCPRO 50

METER

L

R

FULL/FINE

MONITOR SELECT

HEADPHONES

MONITOR MIX

INPUT SELECT

PREVIEW/PREVIEW

AUTO EDIT

PREROLL

VIDEO

REC LEVEL

CH1

PB LEVEL

AUDIO

CH2 CH3 CH4

TC

PRESET

MENU SET DIAG

SUPER REC INH

INT TCG

MODE

CONTROL

ON

OFF

UNITY

VAR

COUNTER

RESET

A IN

TRIM

SET

OUTIN

A OUT

CH1 CH4CH2

INSERT

CH3

ASSEM

VIDEO CUE TC

STAND BY

EDIT

REW STOP

PLAY REC

PLAYER

RECORDER

FF

JOG SHTL SLOW

TAPE

EE

ON

REGEN

PRESET

EXIT

OFF

REMOTE

LOCAL

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2

Upon completion of the editing, press the REVIEW
button.
Review is then started by the recorder side.
O To stop the review at any time, press the STOP

button.

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

post-rolled, after which it stops.

1

Press the AUTO EDIT button.
Automatic editing is now executed.
O To suspend editing at any time, press the STOP

button.

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

post-rolled, after which it stops.

Post-rolling

With assemble editing, editing continues for about
2 seconds after the edit OUT point is passed, the
tape is then returned to the OUT point, after which
it stops.
With insert editing, the PLAY mode is established
after the edit OUT point has been passed, the tape
is then returned to the OUT point, after which it
stops.
The post-roll time can be set using setup menu No.
325 (POSTROLL TM).

Retry function

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

Auto tag function (recorder side)

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

Registering an OUT point while editing is in
progress

If the SET button is pressed while the OUT button
is being held down when automatic editing is in
progress, the position corresponding to when the
button was pressed is registered as the OUT point
and the editing operation is exited.
Even if the AUTO EDIT button is pressed, the OUT
point is registered and editing is exited in the same
way.

<Note>

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

Executing and reviewing automatic
editing

ON

OFF

POWER

DV

DVCPRO

DVCPRO 50

METER

L

R

FULL/FINE

MONITOR SELECT

HEADPHONES

MONITOR MIX

INPUT SELECT

PREVIEW/PREVIEW

AUTO EDIT

PREROLL

VIDEO

REC LEVEL

CH1

PB LEVEL

AUDIO

CH2 CH3 CH4

TC

PRESET

MENU SET DIAG

SUPER REC INH

INT TCG

MODE

CONTROL

ON

OFF

UNITY

VAR

COUNTER

RESET

A IN

TRIM

SET

OUTIN

A OUT

CH1 CH4CH2

INSERT

CH3

ASSEM

VIDEO CUE TC

STAND BY

EDIT

REW STOP

PLAY REC

PLAYER

RECORDER

FF

JOG SHTL SLOW

TAPE

EE

ON

REGEN

PRESET

EXIT

OFF

REMOTE

LOCAL

12

Automatic editing (deck-to-deck)

SD955A

25

$ Displaying the audio split edit points

The edit points appear on the display panel.

Video IN point:

Press the IN button.

Video OUT point:

Press the OUT button.

Audio IN point:

Press the A IN button.

Audio OUT point:

Press the A OUT button.

<Note>

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

$ Cueing the tape up to the edit points

Cue-up to video IN point:

Press the PREROLL button while holding down
the IN button.

Cue-up to video OUT point:

Press the PREROLL button while holding down
the OUT button.

Cue-up to audio IN point:

Press the PREROLL button while holding down
the A IN button.

Cue-up to audio OUT point:

Press the PREROLL button while holding down
the A OUT button.

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

$ Registering the edit points

Video IN point:

Press the SET button while holding down the IN

button.

Video OUT point:

Press the SET button while holding down the

OUT button.

Audio IN point:

Press the SET button while holding down the A

IN button.

Audio OUT point:

Press the SET button while holding down the A

OUT button.

$ Clearing the edit points

Video IN point:

Press the RESET button while holding down the

IN button.

Video OUT point:

Press the RESET button while holding down the

OUT button.

Audio IN point:

Press the RESET button while holding down the

A IN button.

Audio OUT point:

Press the RESET button while holding down the

A OUT button.

$ Modifying edit points

Video IN point:

Press the TRIM+ button or TRIM– button while

holding down the IN button.

Video OUT point:

Press the TRIM+ button or TRIM– button while

holding down the OUT button.

Audio IN point:

Press the TRIM+ button or TRIM– button while

holding down the A IN button.

Audio OUT point:

Press the TRIM+ button or TRIM– button while

holding down the A OUT button.

Audio split editing

SD955A

A IN button A OUT button

ON

OFF

POWER

DV

DVCPRO

DVCPRO 50

METER

L

R

FULL/FINE

MONITOR SELECT

HEADPHONES

MONITOR MIX

INPUT SELECT

PREVIEW/PREVIEW

AUTO EDIT

PREROLL

VIDEO

REC LEVEL

CH1

PB LEVEL

AUDIO

CH2 CH3 CH4

TC

PRESET

MENU SET DIAG

SUPER REC INH

INT TCG

MODE

CONTROL

ON

OFF

UNITY

VAR

COUNTER

RESET

A IN

TRIM

SET

OUTIN

A OUT

CH1 CH4CH2

INSERT

CH3

ASSEM

VIDEO CUE TC

STAND BY

EDIT

REW STOP

PLAY REC

PLAYER

RECORDER

FF

JOG SHTL SLOW

TAPE

EE

ON

REGEN

PRESET

EXIT

OFF

REMOTE

LOCAL

26

Audio split editing

SD955A

$ Duration display

The duration can be indicated on the display panel
only.

Between the video IN and OUT points:

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

Between the audio IN and OUT points:

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

Match frame processing system

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

$ When a VTR not equipped with the split

editing function is used as the player

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

<Note>

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

27

ON

OFF

POWER

DV

DVCPRO

DVCPRO 50

METER

L

R

FULL/FINE

MONITOR SELECT

HEADPHONES

MONITOR MIX

INPUT SELECT

PREVIEW/PREVIEW

AUTO EDIT

PREROLL

VIDEO

REC LEVEL

CH1

PB LEVEL

AUDIO

CH2 CH3 CH4

TC

PRESET

MENU SET DIAG

SUPER REC INH

INT TCG

MODE

CONTROL

ON

OFF

UNITY

VAR

COUNTER

RESET

A IN

TRIM

SET

OUTIN

A OUT

CH1 CH4CH2

INSERT

CH3

ASSEM

VIDEO CUE TC

STAND BY

EDIT

REW STOP

PLAY REC

PLAYER

RECORDER

FF

JOG SHTL SLOW

TAPE

EE

ON

REGEN

PRESET

EXIT

OFF

REMOTE

LOCAL

8

9 5

4

4

4

After selecting VTR used as the player by pressing
PLAYER button, set the initial speed by the search
dial while pressing SET button.

5

Simultaneously pressing both SET button and
PREVIEW/REVIEW button results in automatic
prerolling for the both VTRs (player and recorder),
then the player VTR is operated at the set initial
speed up to the IN point.

6

After passing the IN point, turn the search dial to
memorize the playback speed of the VTR used as
the player.

7

When the tape has passed the OUT point set by
recorder, the memory of the playback speed will
terminate.

8

When AUTO EDIT button is pressed, variable
memory editing is executed.
Once editing has been executed, the memorized
speed will be cleared. The initial speed will not be
cleared however.

9

The result of editing can be checked by pressing
PREVIEW/REVIEW button.

<Notes>

O The content stored in the memory will be cleared in

a mode other than the variable memory mode.
Also, the memory will be cleared when the power
switch is turned OFF.

O Phase adjustment is not made during playback to

the IN point of variable memory editing.
Therefore, depending on the VTR used as the
player and its speed setting, no guarantees are
made for the accuracy of the IN point.

O When variable memory editing is to be performed,

keep the speed set to within the speed range for
variable speed playback which can be guarantied
by the VTR used as the player.

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

$ Selecting the variable memory mode

When deck-to-deck editing (either the RECORDER
or PLAYER lamp lights) is to be performed, set the
initial speed (–1.0 to +2.0) by turning the search
dial with the SET button held down to transfer the
unit to variable memory mode.

$ Releasing variable memory mode

Press the RESET button while holding down the
SET button to release the unit from variable
memory mode.
The unit will also be released from this mode when
deck-to-deck editing operations are completed.

Variable memory editing operation
procedure

Variable memory editing operation can be performed
according to the following procedure.

Variable memory editing

SD955A

ON

OFF

POWER

DV

DVCPRO

DVCPRO 50

METER

L

R

FULL/FINE

MONITOR SELECT

HEADPHONES

MONITOR MIX

INPUT SELECT

PREVIEW/PREVIEW

AUTO EDIT

PREROLL

VIDEO

REC LEVEL

CH1

PB LEVEL

AUDIO

CH2 CH3 CH4

TC

PRESET

MENU SET DIAG

SUPER REC INH

INT TCG

MODE

CONTROL

ON

OFF

UNITY

VAR

COUNTER

RESET

A IN

TRIM

SET

OUTIN

A OUT

CH1 CH4CH2

INSERT

CH3

ASSEM

VIDEO CUE TC

STAND BY

EDIT

REW STOP

PLAY REC

PLAYER

RECORDER

FF

JOG SHTL SLOW

TAPE

EE

ON

REGEN

PRESET

EXIT

OFF

REMOTE

LOCAL

1

3

2

1

Select the edit mode by pressing ASSEM button or
desired INSERT buttons.

2

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

3

Register IN/OUT point by using SET button and
IN/OUT buttons.
The OUT point of VTR used as the player cannot
be registered.

28

4

Upon completion of the setting, release the search
button.
The item number now flashes.
O When the search dial is in the SHTL mode, the

item will move unless the dial is set to the center
position.

5

When other items are to be changed, repeat steps

2 to 4.

6

Press the SET button.
The changes are stored in the memory.

To disregard the new settings and restore the
old settings instead, press the MENU button.

O To return the setup contents to the factory

settings (initial settings), press the RESET
button while the menu is displayed. The
following message is displayed.

If the PLAY button is now pressed, the factory
settings are reinstated.

<Notes>

O If the RESET button is pressed to restore the

factory settings, only the user files currently in
use are restored. The other user files remain
unaffected.

O The changes made to the SYSTEM menu

contents are recorded also by pressing the
MENU button to close the menu screen.

SETUP-MENU INIT SET
YES<PLAY>/NO<STOP>

Setup (initial settings)

1

Press the MENU button.
The setup menu screen appears on the TV
monitor, and the setup menu item number appears
on the counter display.
Each time the FF button is pressed (for about 1.5
seconds), the item number and item name are
selected and displayed alternately.
(If a setup was performed previously, the screen
on which the last change was made is displayed.)

3

At the position where the change is to be made,
turn the search dial while holding down the search
button.
The settings on the menu screen and display now
flash.
When the dial is turned clockwise, the setting
number is incremented; conversely, when it is
turned counterclockwise, it is decremented.

2

Turn the search dial to select the item to be set.
The menu screen cursor (2) moves, and the item
number on the display flashes.
O When the dial is turned clockwise, the item

number is incremented from 001 5 002 5 003
5 004 and so on; conversely, when it is turned
counterclockwise, the item number is
decremented.

O When the FF button or REW button is pressed

while holding down the PLAY button, the next or
previous item is selected.

O Whenever possible, limit the use of the search

dial to the JOG mode.

This VTR’s main settings are performed while making
selections using a system of menus.
If a TV monitor has been connected to the VIDEO
OUT 3 connector or SDI OUT 3 connector on the rear
panel, the setting menus are displayed on the TV
monitor.

Changing the settings

ON

OFF

POWER

DV

DVCPRO

DVCPRO 50

METER

L

R

FULL/FINE

MONITOR SELECT

HEADPHONES

MONITOR MIX

INPUT SELECT

PREVIEW/PREVIEW

AUTO EDIT

PREROLL

VIDEO

REC LEVEL

CH1

PB LEVEL

AUDIO

CH2 CH3 CH4

TC

PRESET

MENU SET DIAG

SUPER REC INH

INT TCG

MODE

CONTROL

ON

OFF

UNITY

VAR

COUNTER

RESET

A IN

TRIM

SET

OUTIN

A OUT

CH1 CH4CH2

INSERT

CH3

ASSEM

VIDEO CUE TC

STAND BY

EDIT

REW STOP

PLAY REC

PLAYER

RECORDER

FF

JOG SHTL SLOW

TAPE

EE

ON

REGEN

PRESET

EXIT

OFF

REMOTE

LOCAL

4

261

3

FF button

29

Setup menus

1

Press the MENU button.

2

When the FF button is pressed while holding down
the DIAG button, the next user file is selected;
conversely, when the REW button is pressed while
holding down the DIAG button, the previous user
file is selected.

3

To enter the selection made in step 2 for the user
file which is to be used, press the SET button.
The user file is changed and stored in the memory.

This VTR can hold five user files, each of which has
its own specific menu settings, and one of these files
can be selected for use.

Changing the file

1

Press the MENU button.

2

Press the REW button or FF button while holding
down the DIAG button to select the file for which
the lock mode is to be set or released.

3

Turn the search dial to move the cursor (2) on the
menu screen to No. 30 (MENU LOCK) for the
system file or to No. A03 (MENU LOCK) for a user
file.

4

Turn the search dial while holding down the search
button to select whether the lock mode is to be set
or released.

To set the lock mode:

Set 0001 (ON) as the setting.

To release the lock mode:

Set 0000 (OFF) as the setting.

When the lock mode has been set, “LOCKED”
flashes on the menu screen. The counter display
stops flashing and remains lighted.

5

Press the SET button.
The setting is stored in the memory.

The lock mode can be set to protect the system file
and user file (USER2 to USER5) settings. Once the
lock mode is set, no further changes can be made to
the settings.
Setting and releasing the lock mode can be set for the
system file by using setup menu No. 30 (MENU
LOCK) and for the user files by using setup menu No.
A03 (MENU LOCK).

Setting and releasing the lock mode

SYSTEM

FF REW

USER 1

FF REW

USER 2

FF REW

USER 3

FF REW

USER 4

FF REW

USER 5

FFREW

User files

Each user file contains the
following items.

O BASIC
O OPERATION
O INTERFACE
O EDIT
O TAPE PROTECT
O TIME CODE
O VIDEO
O AUDIO
O V BLANK
O MENU

<Note>

Since the SYSTEM menu items are not included in
user files 1 through 5, first select the user file and
switch to the SYSTEM file, and then set the SYSTEM
menu items.

<Notes>

O The lock mode cannot be set for the USER1 file.
O Once set to the lock mode, a file cannot be reset to

the factory settings even by pressing the RESET
button.

SETUP-MENU LOCKED
<USER2> NO.000-0005

2

000 P-ROLL TIME 5s
001 LOCAL ENA ST&EJ
002 TAPE TIMER ±12h
003 REMAIN SEL OFF
004 SETUP NUMBER OFF
005 METER SELECT CUE
006 SYNCHRONIZE ON
007 SUPER ON
008 DISPLAY SEL T&STA

30

Setup menus

1

Press the MENU button.

2

Press the REW button or FF button while holding
down the DIAG button to select the USER1 file.

4

Turn the search dial while holding down the search
button to select the user file whose contents are to
be loaded into USER1.

6

Press the PLAY button.
The settings of the user file selected in step 4 are
loaded, and the USER1 menu display appears. If
the STOP button is pressed instead, the settings
are not changed, and the USER1 menu display
appears.

7

Turn the search dial to move the cursor (2) on the
menu screen to a number other than No. A00
(LOAD) or No. A01 (SAVE).

8

Press the SET button. The USER1 settings are
stored in the memory.
If the USER1 settings are not to be stored in the
memory, do not press the SET button but press the
MENU button instead.

5

Press the SET button.
The following message appears on the menu
screen and counter display.

3

Turn the search dial to move the cursor (2) on the
menu screen to No. A00 (LOAD).

The contents of the USER2, USER3, USER4 or
USER5 file can be copied (loaded) into the USER1
file. Also, the contents of the USER1 file can be
copied (saved) into the USER2, USER3, USER4 or
USER5 file.

Loading user files

SETUP-MENU MENU
<USER1> NO.A00-0000

804 BLANK LINE BLANK

2

A00 LOAD USER2
A01 SAVE USER2
A02 P.ON LOAD OFF
END

SETUP-MENU LOAD

USER2 nUSER1 OK?
YES<PLAY>/NO<STOP>

USER 1 USER 2

USER 3

USER 4

USER 5

Load/save

Lock mode can be
set

Load/save

Lock mode can be
set

Load/save

Lock mode can be
set

Load/save

Lock mode can be
set

Menu screen

Counter display

The number of the user file selected in step 4 is
displayed at .

31

Setup menus

1

Press the MENU button.

2

Press the REW button or FF button while holding
down the DIAG button to select the USER1 file.

4

Turn the search dial while holding down the search
button to select the user file in which the contents
of USER1 are to be saved.Those user files which
have been set to the lock mode do not appear on
the display. If all the user files have been set to the
lock mode, the “LOCKED” display appears, and
the contents of USER1 cannot be saved into any of
the user files.

3

Turn the search dial to move the cursor (2) on the
menu screen to No. A01 (SAVE).

Saving user files

Automatically recalling a user file
when turning on the power

If the user file to be loaded is selected in advance
using setup menu No. A02 (P.ON LOAD), the file will
be automatically loaded into USER1 when the power
is turned on.

SETUP-MENU MENU
<USER1> NO.A00-0000

804 BLANK LINE BLANK
A00 LOAD USER2

2

A01 SAVE USER2

A02 P.ON LOAD OFF
END

5

Press the SET button.
The following message appears on the menu
screen and counter display.

SETUP-MENU SAVE

USER1 nUSER2 OK?
YES<PLAY>/NO<STOP>

Menu screen

Counter display

The number of the user file selected in step 4 is
displayed at .

6

Press the PLAY button.
The settings of USER1 are saved in the user file
selected in step 4 and stored in the memory. If the
STOP button is pressed instead, the settings are
not changed, and the USER1 menu display
appears.

7

Turn the search dial to move the cursor (2) on the
menu screen to a number other than No. A00
(LOAD) or No. A01 (SAVE).

8

Press the SET button. The USER1 settings are
stored in the memory.
If the USER1 settings are not to be stored in the
memory, do not press the SET button but press the
MENU button instead.

32

Setup menus

SYSTEM menu

No./Item Description

The underlined items indicates the initial setting.

00

WFM SEL

This selects the signal to output from the
VIDEO OUT 2 connector.

0000 CTL

: The CTL signal is output.

0001 TC

: The TIME CODE signal is

output.

0002 VIDEO

: The VIDEO OUT signal is

output.

0003 RF_L

: The PB L RF signal is output.

0004 RF_R

: The PB R RF signal is output.

0005 ENV_L

: The PB L ENV signal is output.

0006 ENV_R

: The PB R ENV signal is output.

<Notes>

OThe settings can be changed at any time

regardless of the setup menu item No. 30
(MENU LOCK) setting.

ODuring normal playback, the output signals

have levels which are virtually identical to the
values given below under a 75Ω termination.
CTL: 0.1 to 0.3 Vp-p TC: 0.6 Vp-p
VIDEO: 1.0 Vp-p

10

ENCODER
SEL

This selects whether the video output signal
is to be adjusted with the VTR or with the
external encoder remote control.

0000 REMOTE

:

Video output signals are adjusted with the
external encoder remote control.

0001

LOCAL

:

Video output signals are adjusted with the
VTR.

11

SYS SC
COAR.

Coarse adjustment of system phase: 90° units

0000

0
0001 90
0002 180
0003 270

12

SYS SC FINE

Fine adjustment of system phase:

Variable range ±45° or more
–: Advanced, +: Delayed

0000 –128

::

0128 0

::

0255 127

13

SYS H

System phase adjustment: 74 ns steps

–: Advanced, +: Delayed

0000 –128

::

0108 0

::

0216 127

No./Item Description

14

SCH COARSE

SCH phase adjustment: 90° units

(The SC phase changes but the H phase does
not change.)
–: Advanced, +: Delayed

0000 0
0001 90
0002 180
0003 270

15

SCH FINE

SCH phase adjustment:

Total variable range: ±45° or more
(The SC phase changes but the H phase does
not change.)
–: Advanced, +: Delayed

0000 –32

::

0032 0

::

0064 32

16

AV PHASE

This adjusts the audio output phase with
respect to the video output: 20.8 µs steps

–: The audio output phase is advanced with

respect to the video output.

+: The audio output phase is delayed with respect

to the video output.

0000 –128

::

0128 0

::

0255 127

<Note>

If setting operation is
performed, the setting value
does not return to factory
(default) setting.

<Note>

If setting operation is
performed, the setting value
does not return to factory
(default) setting.

<Note>

If setting operation is
performed, the setting value
does not return to factory
(default) setting.

33

Setup menus

The underlined items indicates the initial setting.

SYSTEM menu

No./Item Description

18

SYS H
OFFSET

System phase adjustment.

0000 –3

: –13.4 µsec

0001 –2

: –8.96 µsec

0002 –1

: –4.52 µsec

0003 0

: 0 sec

0004 1

: +4.52 µsec

0005 2

: +8.96 µsec

0006 3

: +13.4 µsec

<Note>

Factory settings will remain unchanged even if an
attempt is

19

SYS SC/H

This sets whether the system phase is to be
adjusted by the unit or from the external
encoder remote controller.

0000

REMOTE

:

The system phase is adjusted from the
external encoder remote controller.

0001 LOCAL

:

The system phase is adjusted by the unit.

<Note>

This setting does not take effect when LOCAL
has been selected as the SYSTEM menu item
No. 10 (ENCODER SEL) setting.

22

VIDEO LEVEL

This sets the video level.

Max. variable range: ±3 dB

0000 –128

::

0128 0

::

0255 127

23

[525i system]

SETUP LEVEL

[625i system]

BLACK LEVEL

SD955A

This sets the setup (black) level.

Max. variable range: 14 IRE (100 mV)

0000 –128

::

0128 0

::

0255 127

24

[525i system]

HUE

[625i system]

CHROMA PHASE

SD955A

This sets the hue (chroma phase).

Max. variable range: ±30°

0000 –128

::

0128

0

::

0255 127

25

CHROMA
LEVEL

This sets the chroma level.

Max. variable range: ±3 dB

0000 –128

::

0128

0

::

0255 127

No./Item Description

30

MENU LOCK

This selects whether the system file lock
mode is to be engaged or released.

0000

OFF

: The lock is released (file data

can be changed).

0001 ON

: The lock is engaged (file data

cannot be changed).

<Note>

Setup menu No. 00 (WFM SEL) can be changed
at any time regardless of the setting selected for
this menu item.

Video output signal adjustments

The video output signal adjustments are made by selecting the SYSTEM menu item No. 10 (ENCODER SEL) and No. 19 (SYS SC/H)
settings. A control matrix of the adjustments is shown below.

Setting

SYSTEM menu item
10: ENCODER SEL

LOCAL

REMOTE

LOCAL

LOCAL

Unit

Unit

Unit

External encoder remote
controller

External encoder remote controller

REMOTE

REMOTE

SYSTEM menu item
19: SYS SC/H

SYSTEM menu item
11: SYS SC COAR.
12: SYS SC FINE
13: SYS H

SYSTEM menu item
22: VIDEO LEVEL
23: SETUP LEVEL/BLACK LEVEL
24: HUE/CHROMA PHASE
25: CHROMA LEVEL

Item adjusted

34

Setup menus

The underlined items indicates the initial setting.

USER menu

<BASIC>

No./Item Description

000

P-ROLL TIME

This sets the preroll time.

The preroll time can be set from 0 to 15 seconds
in 1-second increments.

0000 0s

::

0005 5s

::

0015 15s

001

LOCAL ENA

This selects the buttons which can be operated
on the front panel when the CONTROL switch
has been set to REMOTE.

0000 DIS

:

No buttons can be operated.

0001 ST&EJ

:

Only the STOP and EJECT buttons can be
operated.

0002 ENA

:

AJ-SD955A: All buttons except for the

RECORDER and PLAYER
buttons can be operated.

AJ-SD930: All buttons can be operated.

002

TAPE TIMER

This selects the 12 or 24 hour display for the
CTL counter.

0000 ±12h

: 12 hour display

0001 24h

: 24 hour display

006

SYNCHRONIZE

SD955A

This selects whether or not to synchronize
between two VTRs.

0000 OFF

:

No synchronization. The editing points deviate
several frames, but editing can be started
quickly.

0001 ON

:

Synchronization. Allows for error-free editing.

003

REMAIN SEL

This selects whether the remaining tape time
and total tape length are to be displayed in the
superimposed display of the VIDEO OUT 3/
SDI OUT 3 connector signals.

0000 OFF

: No display.

0001

2L

:

The remaining tape time is displayed on the
second line.

0002 1L

:

The remaining tape time is displayed on the
first line.

0003 R/TTL

:

The remaining tape time is displayed on the
first line, and the total tape length is displayed
in the second line.

<Notes>

OWhen “2L” is selected, the remaining tape time

is not displayed if “TIME” has been selected as
the setup menu item No.008 (DISPLAY SEL)
setting.

OWhen “R/TTL” is selected, the total tape length

is not displayed if “TIME” has been selected as
the setup menu item No.008 (DISPLAY SEL)
setting.

008

DISPLAY SEL

This selects what information is to be
provided by the time code and other super
displays output to the VIDEO OUT 3/SDI OUT 3
connector.

0000 TIME

: Data only.

(The data indicates the value for whichever of
CTL, TC or UB currently selected by the
COUNTER button.)

0001

T&STA

: Data and operation status.

0002 T&S&M

: Data, operation status and

mode.

0003 T&RT

: Data and REC TIME

0004 T&YMD

:

Data and REC DATE (year/month/day)

0005 T&MDY

:

Data and REC DATE (month/day/year)

0006 T&DMY

:

Data and REC DATE (day/month/year)

0007 T&UB

:

Data and user’s bit.
However, when UB has been selected with the
COUNTER button, the time code is displayed
after the user’s bit.

0008 T&CTL

:

Data and CTL data.
However, when CTL has been selected with
the COUNTER button, the time code is
displayed after the CTL data.

0009 T&T

:

Data and time code.

<Notes>

OMode display:

DVCPRO 50 (50 Mbps) = DVCPRO_50,
DVCPRO (25 Mbps) = DVCPRO,
DV = DV, DVCAM = DVCAM

OAn error message appears if a warning or error

has occurred when “T&S&M” has been
selected as this setting.

OREC TIME and REC DATE are displayed

during DV/DVCAM, playback only. With the
DVCPRO50 (50 Mbps) or DVCPRO (25 Mbps)
format, the operating mode is displayed.

No./Item Description

<Note>

When the automatic editing
mode [PREVIEW, AUTO EDIT]
is set, the unit will not operate if
the preroll time is set to 0
seconds.

35

Setup menus

The underlined items indicates the initial setting.

USER menu

<BASIC>

No./Item Description

015

MONI
CONTROL

SD955A

This sets whether the recorder is to be
forcibly set to the EE mode and the player’s
playback signals are to be output to the
monitor by pressing the recorder’s PLAYER
button when a monitor has been connected
only to the recorder during deck-to-deck
editing.

0000 MANU

:

The recorder is not forcibly set to the EE mode.

0001 AUTO

:

The recorder is forcibly set to the EE mode,
and the player’s playback signals are output.

017

CHARA SIZE

This selects the size of the characters for the
superimposed display output from the VIDEO
OUT 3 or SDI OUT 3 connector.

0000

NORMAL

: Standard size

0001 LARGE

: 4 times larger than the standard

size

<Note>

When LARGE has been selected, only time data
is displayed, regardless of the setup menu
No.008 (DISPLAY SEL) setting.

010

CHARA V-POS

This sets the position of the characters on the
vertical plane for the time code and other
super displays output to the VIDEO OUT 3/
SDI OUT 3 connector.

[525i system] [625i system]

0000 0 0000 0

::::

0018

18 0023 23

::::

0022 22 0028 28

<Notes>

OWhen setting this item, the DISPLAY SEL

status is output to VIDEO OUT 3/SDI OUT 3
even if SUPER OFF has been set. However,
when the menu is exited, operation complies
with the SUPER OFF/ON setting.

OWhen the DISPLAY SEL setting causes

characters to extend beyond the edges of the
screen, the setting value is changed so that the
characters are automatically displayed in a
position on the screen.

SD955A

011

CHARA TYPE

This selects the display type for the super
display output to the VIDEO OUT 3/SDI OUT 3
connector as well as for displays such as the
setting menu, etc.

0000

WHITE

: White characters against a black

background.

0001 W/OUT

: White characters with a black

border.

070

TV SYSTEM

SD955A

This selects the TV system.

0000

525

: The 525 interlace/59.94 Hz

system is selected.

0001 625

: The 625 interlace/50 Hz system

is selected.

<Note>

After this setting is changed, turn off and back on
the power again to take it effect.

012

SYS FORMAT

This sets the VTR’s recording and playback
format.

0000 50M

:

DVCPRO50 (50 Mbps) is selected.

0001 25M

:

DVCPRO (25 Mbps) is selected.

<Note>

The format complies with the setting of this menu
item when the tape is ejected.

013

PB FORMAT

This sets the format in which the tape is to be
played back.

0000

MANUAL

:

The format complies with the setting of setup
menu No. 012 (SYS FORMAT) when a
DVCPRO cassette is inserted.
The format complies to the format recorded on
the tape when a DV or DVCAM cassette is
inserted.

0001 AUTO

:

The format complies with the format recorded
on the tape.

<Notes>

OWhen an editing mode has been selected, the

“MANUAL” setting is forcibly established for
internal operations.

OWhen AUTO has been selected, the picture

and sound may be disturbed until the format is
detected after a tape is loaded.

No./Item Description

009

CHARA H-POS

This sets the position of the characters on the
horizontal plane for the time code and other
super displays output to the VIDEO OUT 3/
SDI OUT 3 connector.

0000 0

::

0004 4

::

0016 16

<Note>

When setting this item, the DISPLAY SEL status
is output to VIDEO OUT 3/SDI OUT 3 even if
SUPER OFF has been set. However, when the
menu is exited, operation complies with the
SUPER OFF/ON setting.
Also, CHARA TYPE is output to VIDEO OUT
3/SDI OUT 3 according to the status set in the
menu.

36

Setup menus

The underlined items indicates the initial setting.

USER menu

<OPERATION>

No./Item Description

100

SEARCH ENA

This selects the direct search dial operation.

0000 DIAL

:

For direct search dial operations.

0001 KEY

:

Operation is not transferred to the search
mode unless the search button is pressed.

101

SHTL MAX

This sets the maximum speed for shuttle
operations.

0000 a8.4

: 8.4a normal speed

0001 a16

: 16a normal speed

0002 a32

: 32a normal speed

102

FF. REW MAX

This sets the maximum speed for FF and
REW operations.

0000 a16

: 16 (32)a normal speed

0001 a32

: 32 (60)a normal speed

0002 a50

: 50 (100)a normal speed

<Notes>

OThe speeds given in the parentheses apply in

the DVCPRO (25 Mbps), DV and DVCAM
mode.

OWith the DV/DVCAM format, the maximum

speed is set to 32a regardless of this item’s
settings.

104

REF ALARM

This selects whether to warn the operator
when the REF. VIDEO signal has not been
connected.

0000 OFF

: Warning is not given.

0001

ON

: Warning is given by the flashing

STOP lamp.

<Note>

Video and audio output may be disturbed when
the reference video signal is not input, so it is
recommended that a system which inputs the
reference video signal be used.

105

AUTO EE SEL

This selects the VTR mode in which the EE
status is established when the MODE switch
is set to EE.

0000 S/F/R

: EE status is established in

STOP, FF, REW and EJECT modes.

0001 STOP

: EE status is established in STOP

and EJECT modes.

0002 BLACK

: EE status is established in STOP

and EJECT modes.
However, if the MODE switch is set to TAPE,
the picture becomes black and the sound is
muted when the tape is ejected.

0003 BLACK1

: EE status is established in

STOP, FF, REW and EJECT modes.
However, if the MODE switch is set to TAPE,
the picture becomes black and the sound is
muted when the tape is ejected.

0004 GRAY

: EE status is established in STOP

and EJECT modes.
However, if the MODE switch is set to TAPE,
the picture becomes gray and the sound is
muted when the tape is ejected.

0005 GRAY1

: EE status is established in

STOP, FF, REW and EJECT modes.
However, if the MODE switch is set to TAPE,
the picture becomes gray and the sound is
muted when the tape is ejected.

106

EE MODE SEL

This selects the EE mode output signals.

0000

NORMAL

:

Signals are output with a delay equivalent to
the length of internal signal processing.

0001 THRU

:

Signals are output directly, without internal
processing, and so are output with no delay.

<Note>

When the unit is in edit mode and SDTI/1394 or
SG has been selected for the input signals by the
INPUT SELECT button, internal operations are
forcibly set to NORMAL.

108

CAP. LOCK

This selects the CAPSTAN LOCK mode.

[525i system]

0000 2F

: 2F mode

0001 4F

: 4F mode

[625i system]

0000 2F

: 2F mode

0001 4F

: 4F mode

0002 8F

: 8F mode

SD955A

107

PLAY DELAY

This set the play delay time in frame
increments.

0000 0

::

0015 15

No./Item Description

37

Setup menus

The underlined items indicates the initial setting.

USER menu

<OPERATION>

No./Item Description

111

FRZ MODE
SEL

This selects the output picture in the
STANDBY OFF (HALF LOADING) and EJECT
modes.

0000 DIS

:

The video output is muted.

0001 STB OFF

:

When the STANDBY OFF (HALF LOADING)
mode is established, the picture being played
back at the time is frozen and output.

0002 SOF&EJ

:

When the STANDBY OFF (HALF LOADING)
or EJECT mode is established, the picture
being played back at the time is frozen and
output.

<Notes>

OFreeze status complies with the setup menu

item No. 605 (FREEZE SEL) setting.

OIn the EJECT mode, freeze is output only when

BLACK, BLACK1, GRAY or GRAY1 is selected
as the setup menu item No. 105 (AUTO EE
SEL) setting.

112

V IN SEL INH

This selects whether video input switching
using the INPUT SELECT button is to be
enabled or disabled.

0000

OFF

:

Video input switching using the INPUT
SELECT button is enabled.

0001 ON

:

Video input switching using the INPUT
SELECT button is disabled.

0002 REC

:

Video input switching using the INPUT
SELECT button after the unit has been
transferred to a recording (but not editing)
mode is disabled.

113

A IN SEL INH

This selects whether audio input switching
using the INPUT SELECT button is to be
enabled or disabled.

0000 OFF

:

Audio input switching using the INPUT
SELECT button is enabled.

0001 ON

:

Audio input switching using the INPUT
SELECT button is disabled.

0002 REC

:

Audio input switching using the INPUT
SELECT button after the unit has been
transferred to a recording (but not editing)
mode is disabled.

<Note>

Even when the ON or REC setting is selected to
disable audio input switching using the INPUT
SELECT button, it is still possible to set the setup
menu items No. 715 (CH1 IN SEL), No. 716
(CH2 IN SEL), No. 717 (CH3 IN SEL), No. 718
(CH4 IN SEL), No. 719 (D IN SEL12) and No.
720 (D IN SEL34).

110

MEMORY
STOP

This selects whether the VTR is to stop
automatically when the counter value reaches
“0” during a fast forwarding or rewinding
operation in the CTL mode.

0000 OFF

: The VTR does not stop.

0001 ON

: The VTR stops automatically.

<Notes>

OThe stop mode concerned is either the stop or

the still-picture (SHTL STILL or SLOW STILL)
mode depending on the setup menu No. 315
(AFTER CUE-UP) setting.

OWhen both the AUTO REW function and

MEMORY function have been selected at the
same time, the AUTO REW function takes
precedence.

No./Item Description

Memory stop function

The MEMORY STOP function
does not work if it is activated
within a range of 0 ± 2 frames.

FF
button

Zero

point

FF
button

REW
button

REW
button

! When the FF button is pressed, the VTR performs the regular fast

forward operation since the zero point is not located in the
direction of operation.

@ When the REW button is pressed, the PREROLL lamp lights (the

SHTL lamp lights as well), the VTR proceeds with the preroll
operation, and it automatically stops when it reaches the position
where the counter reads “0.”

# When the REW button is pressed, the VTR performs the regular

rewinding operation since the zero point is not located in the
direction of operation.

$ When the FF button is pressed, the PREROLL lamp lights (the

SHTL lamp lights as well), the VTR proceeds with the preroll
operation, and it automatically stops when it reaches the position
where the counter reads “0.”

109

AUTO REW

This selects whether to rewind the tape
automatically to the tape start when the tape
end is detected.

0000 OFF

: The tape stops at the tape end.

0001 ON

: The tape is rewound to the tape

start.

3

4

1

2

38

Setup menus

The underlined items indicates the initial setting.

USER menu

<OPERATION>

No./Item Description

114

REC INH
LAMP

This selects whether to cause the REC INH
lamp to flash or light up when the cassette
has been set to the accidental erasure
prevention status.

0000 LIGHT

: The lamp lights up.

0001 FLASH

: The lamp flashes.

<Note>

When the REC INH switch is set to ON, the REC
INH lamp always lights regardless of the general
setting status.

115

EJECT SW
INH

This selects whether to enable or disable the
operation of the EJECT button on the front
panel.

0000

REC

: Operation is disabled while the

unit is in the recording mode.

0001 OFF

: Operation is enabled in all

modes.

116

EJECT LAMP

This selects whether the EJECT lamp is to
remain lighted or be turned off in the cassette
out status.

0000 MODE1

:

The EJECT lamp remains lighted.

0001 MODE2

:

The EJECT lamp goes off.

117

DIAL LAMP

This selects the conditions under which the
dial ring on the front panel is to light.

0000 OFF :

The dial ring does not light.

0001 MODE1 :

The dial ring lights during search
(JOG/SLOW/SHTL) mode.

0002 MODE2 :

The dial ring lights during JOG
mode.

0003 MODE3 :

The dial ring lights when a
cassette is inserted.

39

Setup menus

The underlined items indicates the initial setting.

USER menu

<INTERFACE>

No./Item Description

200

PARA RUN

This selects whether two or more VTRs are to
be operated in synchronization.

0000 DIS

: No operation in synchronization

0001 ENA

: Operation in synchronization

<Note>

When operating two or more VTRs in
synchronization, set all the VTRs to ENA.

202

ID SEL

This sets the ID information to be returned to
the controller.

0000 OTHER
0001 DVCPRO
0002 ORIG

<Notes>

OID information of any VTR except for the

DVCPRO’s is set in OTHER.

OThe ORIG setting should only be used when a

Panasonic controller (AG-A850 etc. sold
separately) is connected.

203

25P SEL

This selects whether the PARALLEL (25P)
connector functions when the CONTROL
switch has been set to REMOTE.

0000 OFF

: Connector does not function.

0001

ON

: Connector functions.

205

BAUD RATE

These settings are for selecting the RS-232C
communication speed (baud rate).

0000 300
0001 600
0002 1200
0003 2400
0004 4800
0005 9600

204

RS232C SEL

This selects whether the RS-232C connector
functions when the CONTROL switch has
been set to REMOTE.

0000 OFF

: Connector does not function.

0001 ON

: Connector functions.

206

DATA
LENGTH

These settings are for selecting the RS-232C
data length. (Unit: bit)

0000 7
0001 8

207

STOP BIT

These settings are for selecting the RS-232C
stop bit length. (Unit: bit)

0000 1
0001 2

201

9P SEL

This selects whether the REMOTE (9P)
connector functions when the CONTROL
switch has been set to REMOTE.

0000 OFF

: Connector does not function.

0001

ON

: Connector functions.

208

PARITY

These settings are for selecting the none, odd
or even for the RS-232C parity bit.

0000 NON

:

Parity bit is not used.

0001 ODD

:

An odd number of bits is used for the parity
system.

0002 EVEN

:

An even number of bits is used for the parity
system.

No./Item Description

209

RETURN ACK

These settings are for selecting whether the
ACK code is to be returned when a command
is received from RS-232C.

0000 OFF

: ACK code is not returned.

0001 ON

: ACK code is returned.

210

25P STBY
CMD

For selecting the method used to detect the
STANDBY COMMAND signal input at the
PARALLEL (25P) connector.

0000

OFF/ON

:

Each time active signals are detected, the
STANDBY ON or STANDBY OFF mode is
selected alternately.

0001 ON

:

When active signals are detected in the
STANDBY OFF mode, the unit is transferred to
the STANDBY ON mode.
Nothing happens if they are detected during an
operation in the STANDBY ON mode.

212

MASTER
PORT

SD955A

For selecting the remote control connector to
control the slave when the unit is used as the
master during deck-to-deck operations.

0000

IN/OUT

: The IN/OUT connector is used.

0001 OUT

: The OUT connector is used.

<Note>

This menu item takes effect only when the
CONTROL switch has been set to the LOCAL
position.

211

LOCAL 25P

This selects whether the PARALLEL (25P)
connector is to function when the CONTROL
switch is at the LOCAL position.

0000

OFF

: Connector does not function.

0001 ON

: Connector functions.

40

Setup menus

The underlined items indicates the initial setting.

USER menu

<EDIT>

No./Item Description

301

IN/OUT DEL

SD955A

This selects the operation to be performed
when an edit point has been set incorrectly
(when the OUT point is before the IN point).

0000 MANU

:

Editing is not executed unless the illegal edit
point is cleared or set again properly.

0001 AUTO

:

The edit points already input are automatically
cleared.

303

STD/
NON-STD

This selects STD or NON-STD in accordance
with the composite input signal.

0000 AUTO

:

Standard/non-standard signals are
automatically identified and processed.

0001 STD

:

Standard signals are processed. (Forced STD)

0002 N-STD

:

Non-standard signals are processed. (Forced
NON-STD)

<Note>

Use the non-standard (N-STD) setting when
video or audio trouble occurs with signals from
laser discs or a satellite.

304

SERVO REF

This selects the video signal processing.

0000

AUTO

:

Servo is synchronized with the input signal
during recording and editing, or with the REF
signal during playback.

0001 EXT

:

Servo is synchronized at all times with the REF
signal.

305

EDIT RPLCE1

This sets the channel assignments for the
controller’s analog audio preset when editing
the digital audio of the VTR using a controller
which does not have a digital audio edit
preset control function.
This selects the channel concerned when the
VTR CH1 edit preset is set in compliance with
the ON or OFF presetting for the analog audio
signals designated by the controller.

0000 N-DEF

:

Not set.

0001 CH1

:

Compliance with analog CH1 edit preset.

0002 CH2

:

Compliance with analog CH2 edit preset.

0003 CH1+2

:

Compliance with either analog CH1 or CH2
edit preset.

306

EDIT RPLCE2

The same type of setting as setup menu No.

305. This selects the channel concerned when
the CH2 edit preset is set in compliance with
the ON or OFF presetting for the analog audio
signals designated by the controller.

0000 N-DEF

:

Not set.

0001 CH1

:

Compliance with analog CH1 edit preset.

0002 CH2

:

Compliance with analog CH2 edit preset.

0003 CH1+2

:

Compliance with either analog CH1 or CH2
edit preset.

No./Item Description

307

EDIT RPLCE3

The same type of setting as setup menu No.

305. This selects the channel concerned when
the CH3 edit preset is set in compliance with
the ON or OFF presetting for the analog audio
signals designated by the controller.

0000 N-DEF

:

Not set.

0001 CH1

:

Compliance with analog CH1 edit preset.

0002 CH2

:

Compliance with analog CH2 edit preset.

0003 CH1+2

:

Compliance with either analog CH1 or CH2
edit preset.

308

EDIT RPLCE4

The same type of setting as setup menu No.

305. This selects the channel concerned when
the CH4 edit preset is set in compliance with
the ON or OFF presetting for the analog audio
signals designated by the controller.

0000

N-DEF

:

Not set.

0001 CH1

:

Compliance with analog CH1 edit preset.

0002 CH2

:

Compliance with analog CH2 edit preset.

0003 CH1+2

:

Compliance with analog CH1 or CH2 edit
preset.

41

Setup menus

The underlined items indicates the initial setting.

USER menu

<EDIT>

No./Item Description

320

VAR FWD
MAX

This sets the maximum SLOW FWD speed.

0000 +4.1

: +4.1 (+3.1)a speed

0001 +1.85

: +1.85a speed

0002 +1

: +1a speed

<Notes>

OThe value for the DV/DVCAM tape is shown in

parenthesis ( ).

OAt any speed setting other than +4.1, the

phase cannot be synchronized from the editing
controller.

323

JOG FWD
MAX

This sets the maximum JOG FWD speed.

0000 +4.1

: +4.1 (+3.1)a speed

0001 +1.85

: +1.85a speed

0002 +1

: +1a speed

<Notes>

OThe value for the DV/DVCAM tape is shown in

parenthesis ( ).

OThe maximum speed is set to +1a when the

dial on the front panel is operated.

OAt any speed setting other than +4.1, the

phase cannot be synchronized from an editing
controller which synchronizes the phase using
the JOG command.

324

JOG REV MAX

This sets the maximum JOG REV speed.

0000 –4.1

: –4.1 (–3.1)a speed

0001 –1.85

: –1.85a speed

0002 –1

: –1a speed

0003 –0.43

: –0.43 (–0.5)a speed

<Notes>

OThe value for the DV/DVCAM tape is shown in

parenthesis ( ).

OThe maximum speed is set to –1a when the

dial on the front panel is operated.

325

POSTROLL
TM

SD955A

This sets the postroll time.

Any time from 0 to 5 seconds can be set in 1­second units.

0000 0s
0001 1s
0002 2s
0003 3s
0004 4s
0005 5s

321

VAR REV MAX

This sets the maximum SLOW REV speed.

0000 –4.1

: –4.1 (–3.1)a speed

0001 –1.85

: –1.85a speed

0002 –1

: –1a speed

0003 –0.43

: –0.43a speed

<Note>

The value for the DV/DVCAM tape is shown in
parenthesis ( ).

No./Item Description

309

EDIT RPLCEC

The same type of setting as setup menu No.

305. This selects the channel concerned when
the CUE edit preset is set in compliance with
the ON or OFF presetting for the analog audio
signals designated by the controller.

0000 N-DEF

:

Not set.

0001 CH1

:

Compliance with analog CH1 edit preset.

0002 CH2

:

Compliance with analog CH2 edit preset.

0003 CH1+2

:

Compliance with either analog CH1 or CH2
edit preset.

310

CONFI EDIT

This selects whether to conduct simultaneous
playback while editing is in progress.

0000 OFF

: No simultaneous playback

0001 ON

: Simultaneous playback

<Note>

Simultaneous playback is valid when the MODE
switch is set to TAPE.

311

AUD EDIT IN

This selects the connection method for the
digital audio edit IN point.

0000 CUT

: Cut processing

0001

FADE

: V Fade processing

312

AUD EDIT
OUT

This selects the connection method for the
digital audio edit OUT point.

0000 CUT

: Cut processing

0001 FADE

: V Fade processing

313

AUTO ENTRY

SD955A

This selects whether the IN point is to be
entered using the PREROLL button when it
has not been entered.

0000

DIS

: IN point is not entered.

0001 ENA

: IN point is entered.

314

CF ADJ SEL

SD955A

This selects the CF adjustment deck with
deck-to-deck editing.

0000

PLAYER

:

The player’s edit IN/OUT points are adjusted.
(reference as the RECORDER side)

0001 RECORD

:

The recorder’s edit IN/OUT points are
adjusted. (reference as the PLAYER side)

315

AFTER
CUE-UP

This selects the mode after cue-up operation
is complete.

0000

STOP

: STOP mode

0001 STILL

: SHTL STILL mode

0002 STILL2

: SLOW STILL mode

42

Setup menus

The underlined items indicates the initial setting.

USER menu

<TAPE PROTECT>

No./Item Description

400

STILL TIMER

This selects the time to be taken until the unit
goes into the tape protection mode when it is
left standing in the stop or search still
(JOG/SLOW/SHTL) mode.

(Unit: s = second, min = minute)

0000 0.5s
0001 5s
0002 10s
0003 20s
0004 30s
0005 40s
0006 50s
0007 1min
0008

2min

401

SRC
PROTECT

When the time selected as the setup menu
item No. 400 (STILL TIMER) setting elapses
while the unit is in the search STILL
(JOG/SLOW/SHTL) mode, the unit
automatically enters one of the tape
protection modes. This menu item is for
selecting which tape protection mode the unit
is to enter.

0000 STEP

: STEP FWD

0001 HALF

: HALF LOADING

<Note>

When STEP FWD is selected, the unit
automatically goes into the STANDBY OFF
(HALF LOADING) mode when the total time for
which the unit is left standing in the still status
reaches 30 minutes (or 1 minute for a
DV/DVCAM tape).

402

DRUM STDBY

This selects the drum operation in the
STANDBY OFF (HALF LOADING) mode.

0000 OFF

: The drum stops rotating.

0001 ON

: The drum continues rotating.

<Notes>

OSTEP FWD and HALF

LOADING are provided in the
tape protection mode. Either
of these can be set for STOP
and SEARCH STILL.

OThe cumulative standby time

at the same tape position
increases when transmitting
programs or otherwise using
identical materials
repeatedly.
In order to protect the tape, it
is recommended that the
shortest possible setting for
the standby time in the same
tape location is used.

OWhen a DV/DVCAM tape is

used, any setting above 10
seconds will be treated as 10
seconds.

No./Item Description

403

STOP
PROTECT

When the time selected as the setup menu
item No. 400 (STILL TIMER) setting elapses
while the unit is in the STOP mode, the unit
automatically enters one of the tape
protection modes. This menu item is for
selecting which tape protection mode the unit
is to enter.

0000 STEP

: STEP FWD

0001 HALF

: HALF LOADING

<Note>

When STEP FWD is selected, the unit is
automatically transferred to the STANDBY OFF
(HALF LOADING) mode when the total time
during which it has been left standing in the
STOP mode reaches 30 minutes (or 1 minute for
a DV/DVCAM tape).

43

Setup menus

The underlined items indicates the initial setting.

USER menu

<TIME CODE>

No./Item Description

506

BINARY GP

This sets the usage status of the user bit of
the time code generated by the TCG.

0000 000

:

NOT SPECIFIED (character set not specified)

0001 001

:

ISO CHARACTER (8 bits character set based
on ISO646, ISO2022)

0002 010

: UNASSIGNED 1 (undefined)

0003 011

: UNASSIGNED 2 (undefined)

0004 100

: UNASSIGNED 3 (undefined)

0005 101

: PAGE/LINE

0006 110

: UNASSIGNED 4 (undefined)

0007 111

: UNASSIGNED 5 (undefined)

507

PHASE CORR

This selects whether to control the phase
correction of the LTC which is output from
the TIME CODE OUT connector.

0000

OFF

:

Phase correction control is not performed.

0001 ON

:

Phase correction control is performed.

508

TCG CF FLAG

This selects whether the CF flag of the TCG is
to ON.

0000 OFF

: CF flag is OFF.

0001 ON

: CF flag is ON.

509

DF MODE

This selects the DF or NDF mode for CTL and
TCG.

0000 DF

: The drop frame mode is used.

0001 NDF

: The non-drop frame mode is

used.

<Notes>

ODrop frame mode is valid only when the

CONTROL switch is set to LOCAL or the setup
menu No. 001 (LOCAL ENA) is set to ENA.

OThis setup menu is not displayed in the 625i

system.

510

TC OUT REF

This is used to switch the phase of the time
code, which is output from the TIME CODE
OUT connector, for the external LTC input
when the TCG switch is at the EXT position.

0000 V OUT

:

Time code is synchronized with output video
signal.

0001 TC_IN

:

Time code is synchronized with external time
code input.

No./Item Description

500

VITC BLANK

For selecting whether to output the VITC
signal at the positions selected by setup
menu items No. 501 (VITC POS-1) and No. 502
(VITC POS-2).

0000 BLANK

: VITC signals are not output.

0001 THRU

: VITC signals are output.

501

VITC POS-1

This sets the position where the VITC signal
is to be inserted.

[525i system] [625i system]

0000 10L 0000 7L

::::

0006

16L 0004 11L

::::

0010 20L 0015 22L

<Note>

The same line as the one used for the setup
menu item No. 502 (VITC POS-2) setting cannot
be set.

SD955A

503

TCG REGEN

This selects the signal to be regenerated
when the time code generator (TCG) in the
REGEN mode.

0000 TC&UB

:

Both the time code and user bit are
regenerated.

0001 TC

:

Only the time code is regenerated.

0002 UB

:

Only the user bit is regenerated.

504

REGEN MODE

This selects whether the time code is to be
regenerated during automatic editing using
the unit’s control panel.

0000 AS&IN

:

Time code is regenerated with assemble or
insert editing.

0001 ASSEM

:

Time code is regenerated with assemble
editing.

0002 INSRT

:

Time code is regenerated with insert editing.

0003 SW

:

Setting complies with TCG switch setting.

505

EXT TC SEL

This selects the time code to be used when
an external time code is to be used.

0000 LTC

:

The LTC of the TIME CODE IN connector is
used.

0001 VITC

:

The VITC of the input video signal is used.

502

VITC POS-2

This sets the position where the VITC signal
is to be inserted.

[525i system] [625i system]

0000 10L 0000 7L

::::

0008

18L 0006 13L

::::

0010 20L 0015 22L

<Note>

The same line as the one used for the setup
menu item No. 501 (VITC POS-1) setting cannot
be set.

SD955A

44

511

VITC OUT

This selects how the VITC which is to be
superimposed onto the output video signal is
to be output.

0000 SBC

:

During recording:

The input time code, which was selected by
the setup menu No. 505 (EXT TC SEL)
setting and TCG switch, is output as the
VITC.

During playback:

The time code recorded in the SBC area is
output as the VITC.

0001 VAUX

:

During recording:

The time code detected from the input video
signal is output as the VITC.

During playback:

The time code recorded in the VAUX area is
output as the VITC.

<Note>

The time code detected from the input video
signal is automatically recorded in the VAUX area
while pictures are being recorded.

Setup menus

The underlined items indicates the initial setting.

USER menu

<TIME CODE>

No./Item Description

512

TC OUT ADV

This selects how the phase alignment for the
time code output from the TIME CODE OUT
connector is to be handled.

Usually, it is aligned with the output video and
audio signals.
However, when external components are to be
connected, it is possible to align the phase with
the input signal.

0000 OFF

:

Phase alignment is not performed.
The time code output from the TIME CODE
OUT connector is aligned with the output video
and audio signals.

0001 EDIT

:

When editing mode has been selected, the
time code output from the TIME CODE OUT
connector is aligned with the input video and
audio signals during playback and editing
operations.
In all other modes it is aligned with the output
video and audio signals.

513

RUN MODE

This sets the operation mode which is to
make the internal time code generator
advance.

0000 REC

:

The internal time code generator is advanced
during recording.

0001 FREE

:

When the power is on, the internal time code
generator is advanced regardless of the
operation mode.

SBC (sub code data) area:

This area is separate from the video and audio data area on the
helical track. The time code complying with SMPTE/EBU standards
is stored here. As with the conventional LTC (linear time code), the
time code can be read even during rewinding or fast forwarding. It
can also be read out when the tape has stopped.

VAUX (video auxiliary data) area:

This area is to be found in the video data area on the helical track.
The additional information relating to the video data is stored here.

<Note>

The time code and user’s bit are controlled during tape playback by
the data which has been recorded in the SBC area. This means that
all the data recorded in the SBC area alone is used as the data
which is to be indicated on the counter display section in the middle
of the front panel or in the superimposed display, or as the data
which is to be transmitted to the editing controller or other unit.

45

Setup menus

The underlined items indicates the initial setting.

USER menu

<VIDEO>

No./Item Description No./Item Description

600

INT SG

This selects the internal reference signal.

0001 BB

:

The black burst is generated.

0002 CB100

:

100% color bars are generated.

0003 CB75

:

75% color bars are generated.

601

OUT VSYNC

This selects whether to float the vertical sync
position of the video output in order to align
the video output phase with the input in the
EE/record/edit modes.

0000 N-VF

: Signals are not floated.

0001 VF

: Signals are floated.

602

V-MUTE SEL

This selects whether to mute the video output
signals when a blank on the tape has been
detected during playback.

0000 N-MUTE

: No muting. (Freeze)

0001

LOW RF

: Muting. (Set to gray.)

603

CC (F1)
BLANK

This selects ON or OFF for the closed caption
signal of the first field.

0000 BLANK

: Signal is forcibly blanked.

0001 THRU

: Signal is not blanked.

<Note>

This setup menu is not displayed in the 625i
system.

604

CC (F2)
BLANK

This selects ON or OFF for the closed caption
signal of the second field.

0000 BLANK

: Signal is forcibly blanked.

0001 THRU

: Signal is not blanked.

<Note>

This setup menu is not displayed in the 625i
system.

606

OUT C KILL

This selects chroma color killer processing
for the video output signals.

0000 B/W

: No color signals are output.

0001

COLOR

: Color signals are output.

609

EDH

This selects whether to superimpose EDH
onto the serial output signals.

0000 OFF

: EDH is not superimposed.

0001 ON

: EDH is superimposed.

<Note>

Even when ON is selected for this setting, EDH is
not superimposed onto the signals output from
the SDI OUT 3 connector if the SUPER switch on
the front panel of the unit is set to ON.

610

P

B/PR IN LV

This selects the analog component input
level.

0000 M

II : M II level

0001

B-CAM

: ß-CAM level

<Notes>

OThis setup menu is not displayed in the 625i

system.

OWhen no optional board (AJ-YA931G) has

been installed, setup menu No. 610 is not
displayed.

614

PB/PR OUT LV

This selects the analog component output
level.

0000 M

II : M II level

0001

B-CAM

: ß-CAM level

<Notes>

OThis setup menu is not displayed in the 625i

system.

611

YC SEP MODE

This selects Y/C separation processing for
the composite input signals.

0000 B/W

:

The signals are processed as B/W signals.

0001 AUTO

:

The signals are automatically detected.

<Note>

When no optional board (AJ-YA931G) has been
installed, setup menu No. 611 is not displayed.

618

INTERPOLATE

This selects the interpolation operation.

Vertical interpolation is conducted automatically
during slow-motion playback to reduce the
vertical movement of the playback pictures.
However, this menu item enables the
interpolation operation to be forcibly turned off.

0000 OFF

:

Interpolation is forcibly turned off.

0001 AUTO

:

Interpolation is automatically turned on during
slow-motion playback.

605

FREEZE SEL

This selects the freeze mode for still pictures.

0000 FIELD

: Field freeze.

0001 FRAME

: Frame freeze.

<Note>

When frame freeze has been selected, the frame
slow status is established with the slow setting.

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Setup menus

The underlined items indicates the initial setting.

USER menu

<VIDEO>

No./Item Description No./Item Description

621

CCR MODE

This selects the cross color processing
during playback.

0000 OFF

:

The cross color is output with no changes
made.

0001 ON

:

The cross color can be reduced.

<Note>

This setup menu is not displayed in the 625i
system.

622

SETUP 25

For setting 7.5% setup processing to be
performed on input and output signals in the
DVCPRO (25 Mbps) mode.

When the STOP button is pressed, operation is
transferred to the sub-screen, and the setup level
is set for each output. To return from the sub­screen, press the STOP button again.

<Note>

This setup menu is not displayed in the 625i
system.

00
CMPST IN

Sub-screen

This selects the 7.5% setup processing for
the input composite signal.

0000 THRU

:

The signal is recorded in its original form.

0001 CUT

:

The signal is recorded with the 7.5% setup
removed.

02
CMPNT IN

This selects the 7.5% setup processing for
the input component signal.

0000

THRU

:

The signal is recorded in its original form.

0001 CUT

:

The signal is recorded with the 7.5% setup
removed.

03
CMPNT OUT

This selects the 7.5% setup processing for
the output composite, component and serial
(digital) signal.

0000 THRU

:

The signal is output in its original form.

0001 CUT

:

The signal is output with the 7.5% setup
removed.

0002 ADD

:

The signal is output with the 7.5% setup
added.

01
CMPST OUT

This selects the 7.5% setup processing for
the output composite signal.

0000 THRU

:

The signal is output in its original form.

0001 ADD

:

The signal is output with the 7.5% setup
added.

<Note>

Bear in mind the setting for sub-screen item No.
03 (CMPNT OUT) of setup menu item No. 622
(SETUP 25).

620

ESR MODE

This selects the operation mode for edge
subcarrier reduction (ESR) in the playback
circuit.

0000 OFF

:

The mode is forcibly set to OFF.

0001 AUTO

:

The mode is automatically set to ON or OFF
depending on the VTR operation.

47

Setup menus

The underlined items indicates the initial setting.

USER menu

<VIDEO>

No./Item Description

623

SETUP 50

For setting 7.5% setup processing to be
performed on input and output signals in the
DVCPRO50 (50 Mbps) mode.

When the STOP button is pressed, operation is
transferred to the sub-screen, and the setup level
is set for each output. To return from the sub­screen, press the STOP button again.

<Note>

This setup menu is not displayed in the 625i
system.

00
CMPST IN

Sub-screen

This selects the 7.5% setup processing for
the input composite signal.

0000 THRU

:

The signal is recorded in its original form.

0001 CUT

:

The signal is recorded with the 7.5% setup
removed.

02
CMPNT IN

This selects the 7.5% setup processing for
the input component signal.

0000

THRU

:

The signal is recorded in its original form.

0001 CUT

:

The signal is recorded with the 7.5% setup
removed.

03
CMPNT OUT

This selects the 7.5% setup processing for
the output composite, component and serial
(digital) signal.

0000 THRU

:

The signal is output in its original form.

0001 CUT

:

The signal is output with the 7.5% setup
removed.

0002 ADD

:

The signal is output with the 7.5% setup
added.

01
CMPST OUT

This selects the 7.5% setup processing for
the output composite signal.

0000 THRU

:

The signal is output in its original form.

0001 ADD

:

The signal is output with the 7.5% setup
added.

<Note>

Bear in mind the setting for sub-screen item No.
03 (CMPNT OUT) of setup menu item No. 623
(SETUP 50).

No./Item Description

624

CC REC

For selecting whether to record the closed
caption signals multiplexed on the input
signals on the tape.

0000 OFF

:

No closed caption signal is recorded.
In addition, the EE output signals are blanked.

0001 ON

:

When a closed caption signal is detected
fromthe selected input signal, it can be
recorded.

<Notes>

OIf SDTI signals have been selected as the input

signals, the closed caption signals which have
been multiplexed onto the SDTI signals will be
recorded on the tape regardless of the setting.

OThis setup menu is not displayed in the 625i

system.

48

Setup menus

The underlined items indicates the initial setting.

USER menu

<AUDIO>

No./Item Description No./Item Description

701

CH1 IN LV

This selects the audio input (CH1) reference
level switching.

0000 4dB
0001 0dB
0002 –20dB

702

CH2 IN LV

This selects the audio input (CH2) reference
level switching.

0000 4dB
0001 0dB
0002 –20dB

703

CH3 IN LV

This selects the audio input (CH3) reference
level switching.

0000 4dB
0001

0dB

0002 –20dB

704

CH4 IN LV

This selects the audio input (CH4) reference
level switching.

0000 4dB
0001 0dB
0002 –20dB

706

CH1 OUT LV

This selects the audio output (CH1) reference
level switching.

0000 4dB
0001 0dB
0002 –20dB

707

CH2 OUT LV

This selects the audio output (CH2) reference
level switching.

0000 4dB
0001 0dB
0002 –20dB

708

CH3 OUT LV

This selects the audio output (CH3) reference
level switching.

0000 4dB
0001 0dB
0002 –20dB

709

CH4 OUT LV

This selects the audio output (CH4) reference
level switching.

0000 4dB
0001

0dB

0002 –20dB

711

MONIL OUT
LV

This selects the audio monitor output (Lch)
reference level switching.

0000 4dB
0001 0dB
0002 –20dB

712

MONIR OUT
LV

This selects the audio monitor output (Rch)
reference level switching.

0000 4dB
0001 0dB
0002 –20dB

715

CH1 IN SEL

This selects the CH1 input when USER SET
has been selected by pressing the unit’s
AUDIO input selector button.

0000

ANA

: Analog input.

0001 DIGI

: Digital input.

716

CH2 IN SEL

This selects the CH2 input when USER SET
has been selected by pressing the unit’s
AUDIO input selector button.

0000 ANA

: Analog input.

0001 DIGI

: Digital input.

717

CH3 IN SEL

This selects the CH3 input when USER SET
has been selected by pressing the unit’s
AUDIO input selector button.

0000 ANA

: Analog input.

0001 DIGI

: Digital input.

718

CH4 IN SEL

This selects the CH4 input when USER SET
has been selected by pressing the unit’s
AUDIO input selector button.

0000 ANA

: Analog input.

0001 DIGI

: Digital input.

719

D IN SEL12

This selects the CH1 and CH2 digital input
when USER SET has been selected by pressing
the unit’s AUDIO input selector button.

0000 AES

: AES/EBU input

0001 SIF

: Serial input

720

D IN SEL34

This selects the CH3 and CH4 digital input
when USER SET has been selected by pressing
the unit’s AUDIO input selector button.

0000 AES

: AES/EBU input

0001 SIF

: Serial input

49

Setup menus

The underlined items indicates the initial setting.

USER menu

<AUDIO>

No./Item Description No./Item Description

721

MONI CH SEL

This selects the monitor output.

0000 MANU

:

The output signal is as selected in MONITOR
SELECT buttons.

0001 AUTO

:

PCM AUDIO output is selected within the
–0.43 (–0.5)a to +1a speed range; CUE is
automatically selected for all other tape
speeds.

<Note>

The value for the DV/DVCAM tape is shown in
parenthesis ( ).

0002 PCM

:

The PCM AUDIO signal is output over the
–10a to +10a range.

<Note>

This setup menu’s setting takes effect when CH1,
CH2, CH3 or CH4 has been selected by the L
and R MONITOR SELECT buttons on the front
panel. (If CUE has been selected, the cue signal
will be output at all the speeds regardless of the
setup menu’s setting.)

722

REC CH1

This selects the input signal to be recorded
on the audio CH1 track.

0000 CH1

: Audio input CH1 signal.

0001 CH2

: Audio input CH2 signal.

0002 CH1+2

: Mixed audio input CH1 and CH2

signal.

723

REC CH2

This selects the input signal to be recorded
on the audio CH2 track.

0000 CH1

: Audio input CH1 signal.

0001

CH2

: Audio input CH2 signal.

0002 CH1+2

: Mixed audio input CH1 and CH2

signal.

724

REC CH3

This selects the input signal to be recorded
on the audio CH3 track.

0000 CH3

: Audio input CH3 signal

0001 CH4

: Audio input CH4 signal

0002 CH3+4

: Mixed audio input CH3 and CH4

signal

725

REC CH4

This selects the input signal to be recorded
on the audio CH4 track.

0000 CH3

: Audio input CH3 signal

0001

CH4

: Audio input CH4 signal

0002 CH3+4

: Mixed audio input CH3 and CH4

signal

726

REC CUE

This selects the input signal recorded in CUE.

0001 CH1

: Audio CH1 input

0002 CH2

: Audio CH2 input

0003 CH1+2

: Audio CH1 and CH2 MIX signal

0004 CH3

: Audio CH3 input

0005 CH4

: Audio CH4 input

0006 CH3+4

: Audio CH3 and CH4 MIX signal

0007 CH1~4

: Audio CH1, CH2, CH3 and CH4

mixed signals

727

PB FADE

This selects the processing method for the
audio edit points (IN point, OUT point) during
playback.

0000

AUTO

: According to the status during

recording.

0001 CUT

: Forced CUT

0002 FADE

: Forced FADE

728

EMBEDDED
AUD

This selects whether to superimpose the
audio data onto the serial output.

0000 OFF

: Data is not superimposed.

0001

ON

: Data is superimposed.

731

CUE OUT SEL

This selects whether or not the cue signal is
to be output to the main line output in the
search mode.

0000 OFF

: CUE is not output.

0001 ON

: CUE is output.

<Notes>

OThis function works only when a setting

other than MANU has been selected by
setup menu No. 721 (MONI CH SEL).

OThe main signal system output channels

used for the CUE output differ depending on
the setting selected by setup menu No. 735
(MON AUTO SEL).
When L/R is selected:

CUE is output to CH1 to CH4.

When L is selected:

CUE is output to CH1 and CH3.

When R is selected:

CUE is output to CH2 and CH4.

OWhen PCM has been selected as the setup

menu No. 721 (MONI CH SEL) setting, PCM
is output.

733

CUE OUT

This selects the timing for the output picture
and CUE output when CUE has been selected
for monitor output.

0000

NORMAL

: The timing is aligned with the

output picture.

0001 DIRECT

: Whatever has been recorded on

the tape is output with no delay.

<Note>

When DIRECT has been selected, the timing of
the output picture and that of the cue output are
not aligned properly.

50

Setup menus

The underlined items indicates the initial setting.

USER menu

<AUDIO>

No./Item Description No./Item Description

735

MON AUTO
SEL

Although CUE is automatically output to the
monitor output in accordance with the
operation mode when a setting AUTO has
been selected by setup menu item No. 721
(MONI CH SEL), the MON AUTO SEL setup
menu item is used to select the monitor
channel which is to be automatically switched
to CUE.

0000 L/R

:

CUE is output to both the left and right
channels.

0001 L

:

CUE is output to the left channel only.

0002 R

:

CUE is output to the right channel only.

750

DV PB ATT

This selects the audio output level during DV
playback.

0000 OFF

: The audio output level is not

attenuated.

0001

ON

: The audio output level is

attenuated (reduced).

751

REC PT MUTE

This selects whether to mute the sound where
recordings are joined during DV/DVCAM
playback.

0000 OFF

: The sound is not muted.

0001 ON

: The sound is muted.

<Concerning the CUE output in the search mode>

The table below shows how the CUE output to the monitor and main signal system outputs differs according to how the setup menu item
(No. 721, No. 731 and No. 735) settings are combined.

731

CUE OUT

SEL

OFF

MANU

AUTO

PCM

MANU

----------

L/R

L

R

----------

----------

L/R

L

R

----------

PCM

21

PCM

21

CUE

CUE

CUE

PCM

21

PCM

21

PCM

22

PCM

21

CUE

CUE

PCM

21

CUE

PCM

21

CUE

PCM

22

CUE

PCM

22

PCM

21

PCM

22

PCM

21

PCM

22

PCM

22

PCM

22

PCM

22

PCM

21

PCM

21

PCM

21

CUE CUE CUE CUE

PCM

21

PCM

21

PCM

21

PCM

21

CUE

PCM

21

CUE

PCM

21

PCM

21

PCM

22

CUE

PCM

21

CUE

PCM

22

PCM

22

PCM

22

AUTO

PCM

ON

721

MONI CH

SEL

735

MON AUTO

SEL

Monitor output Main signal system output

CH1Lch Rch CH2 CH3 CH4

<Notes>

21: PCM audio signal output is muted when the VTR is played outside the –0.43 to +1 normal speed.
22: PCM audio signal output is muted when the VTR is played outside the –10 to +10 normal speed.

When either AUTO is selected, the PCM audio signal is output within –0.43 to +1 normal speed even in the automatic CUE output
mode.

734

MONI SEL INH

This selects whether the operation of the
MONITOR SELECT button on the front panel
is to be enabled or disabled.

0000 OFF

: Operation is enabled.

0001 ON

: Operation is disabled.

0002 ON1

:

Operation is disabled in the FULL display
mode and enabled only in the FINE display
mode.

738

AUDIO VR
SEL

This selects the function of the audio level
control knobs on the front panel.

0000 REC

: This adjusts the recording level.

0001 PB

: This adjusts the playback level.

<Note>

It is not possible to set it so that both the
recording level and playback level can be
adjusted.
When REC is selected, UNITY (fixed level) is set
for the playback level; when PB is selected,
UNITY is set for the recording level.

51

Setup menus

The underlined items indicates the initial setting.

USER menu

<V BLANK>

No./Item Description

800

ADD LINE 25

00
REC LINE1

Sub-screen

For selecting the mode for recording signals
on additional lines.

0000 OFF

: No signals are recorded on

additional lines.

0001 YC422

: The 422 mode signals are

recorded on 1 line.

0002 YC411

: The 411 mode signals are

recorded on 1 line.

0003 Y1_B/W

: Only the Y signal is recorded on

1 line directly.

0004 Y1_BPF

: Only the Y signal is recorded on

1 line after it has been separated
from the C signal.

0005 C1

: Only the C signal is recorded on

1 line.

0006 Y2_B/W

: Only the Y signal is recorded on

2 lines directly.

0007 Y2_BPF

: Only the Y signal is recorded on

2 lines after it has been
separated from the C signal.

0008 C2

: Only the C signal is recorded on

2 lines.

<Notes>

OWhen a setting from “0001 (YC422)” to “0008

(C2)” is selected and the STOP button is
pressed, operation transfers to the sub-screen,
and the recording line or lines can be selected.
To return from the sub-screen, press the STOP
button again.

OThe setting takes effect when the system

format is 25 Mbps.

For selecting the additional line where the
signals are to be recorded.

[525i system] [625i system]

0000 10L 0000 7L

::::
0012 22L 0015 22L
0013 263L 0016 320L
0014 273L : :

::0031 335L
0025 284L 0032 623L
0026 525L

SD955A

No./Item Description

01
REC LINE2

Sub-screen

For selecting the additional line where the
signals are to be recorded.

[525i system] [625i system]

0000 10L 0000 7L

::::
0012 22L 0015 22L
0013 263L 0016 320L
0014 273L : :

::0018

322L

0016 275L ::

::0031 335L
0025 284L 0032 623L
0026 525L

<Note>

This menu item is not displayed when additional
line mode setting “1” through “5” has been
selected.

SD955A

52

Setup menus

The underlined items indicates the initial setting.

USER menu

<V BLANK>

No./Item Description No./Item Description

Sub-screen

801

ADD LINE 50

00
REC LINE1

Sub-screen

For selecting the mode for recording signals
on additional lines.

0000 OFF

: No signals are recorded on

additional lines.

0001 YC422

: The 422 mode signals are

recorded on 2 lines.

0002 Y4_B/W

: Only the Y signal is recorded on

4 lines directly.

0003 Y4_BPF

: Only the Y signal is recorded on

4 lines after it has been
separated from the C signal.

0004 C4

: Only the C signal is recorded on

4 lines.

<Notes>

OWhen a setting from “0001 (YC422)” to “0004

(C4)” is selected and the STOP button is
pressed, operation transfers to the sub-screen,
and the recording lines can be selected.
To return from the sub-screen, press the STOP
button again.

OThe setting takes effect when the system

format is 50 Mbps.

For selecting the additional line where the
signals are to be recorded.

[525i system] [625i system]

0000 10L 0000 7L

::::
0012 22L 0015 22L
0013 263L 0016 320L
0014 273L : :

::0031 335L
0025 284L 0032 623L
0026 525L

SD955A

01
REC LINE2

For selecting the additional line where the
signals are to be recorded.

[525i system] [625i system]

0000 10L 0000 7L

::::
0012 22L 0015 22L
0013 263L 0016 320L
0014 273L : :

::0018 322L
0016 275L ::

::0031 335L
0025 284L 0032 623L
0026 525L

SD955A

02
REC LINE3

For selecting the additional line where the
signals are to be recorded.

[525i system] [625i system]

0000 10L 0000 7L

::::

0003 13L 0003

10L

::::
0012 22L 0015 22L
0013 263L 0016 320L
0014 273L : :

::0031 335L
0025 284L 0032 623L
0026 525L

<Note>

This menu item is not displayed when setting “1”
has been selected as the additional line mode.

SD955A

03
REC LINE4

For selecting the additional line where the
signals are to be recorded.

[525i system] [625i system]

0000 10L 0000 7L

::::
0012 22L 0015 22L
0013 263L 0016 320L
0014 273L : :

::0019 323L
0017 276L

::

::0031 335L
0025 284L 0032 623L
0026 525L

<Note>

This menu item is not displayed when setting “1”
has been selected as the additional line mode.

SD955A

802

TELETEXT
SEL

For selecting the type of teletext signals to be
recorded.

0000 MOJI

: MOJI system

0001 NABTS

: NABTS system

<Note>

This setup menu is not displayed in the 625i
system.

53

Setup menus

The underlined items indicates the initial setting.

USER menu

<V BLANK>

No./Item Description

803

TELETEXT
DET

[525i system]

00

REC LINE1

:

12

REC LINE13

[625i system]

00

REC LINE1

:

14

REC LINE15

SD955A

Sub-screen

For selecting the method used to detect the
lines in which the teletext signals are to be
recorded.

0000 OFF

:

The teletext signals are not recorded.

0001 AUTO

:

The teletext signals are automatically detected
and recorded.

0002 MANU

:

The lines in which the teletext signals are to be
recorded are selected and set.

<Notes>

OThe number of lines in which the teletext

signals can be recorded depends on the
number of recording lines which was entered
as the setup menu No. 800 (ADD LINE 25) or
No. 801 (ADD LINE 50) setting. [See “Number
of lines which can be set for teletext.”]

OWhen setting “MANU” is selected and the

STOP button is pressed, operation transfers to
the sub-screen, and the number of recording
lines can be selected.
To return from the sub-screen, press the STOP
button again.

OWhen the input signal is a non-standard signal

or N-STD has been selected for the setup
menu No. 303 (STD/NONSTD) setting, teletext
signals will not be played back correctly in EE
mode.

For selecting the lines in which the teletext
signals are to be recorded.

[525i system] [625i system]

0000 OFF 0000 OFF
0001 10&273 0001 7&320
0002 11&274 0002 8&321
0003 12&275 0003 9&322
0004 13&276 0004 10&323
0005 14&277 0005 11&324
0006 15&278 0006 12&325
0007 16&279 0007 13&326
0008 17&280 0008 14&327
0009 18&281 0009 15&328
0010 19&282 0010 16&329
0011 20&283 0011 17&330
0012 21&284 0012 18&331
0013 22 0013 19&332

0014 20&333
0015 21&334
0016 22

SD955A

No./Item Description

804

BLANK LINE

[525i system]

00

LINE 10&273

:

11

LINE 21&284

[625i system]

00

LINE 7&320

:

15

LINE 22&335

SD955A

Sub-screen

This turns the blanking ON or OFF in the
vertical blanking period of the video output
signals.

0000 BLANK

:

Blanking is effected forcibly for all lines.

0001 THRU

:

No blanking is effected for any of the lines.

0002 MANU

:

Blanking ON or OFF is selected for each line.

<Note>

When setting “MANU” is selected and the STOP
button is pressed, operation transfers to the sub­screen, and ON or OFF can be selected for each
line. To return from the sub-screen, press the
STOP button again.

0000

BLANK

: Blanking is forcibly effected.

0001 THRU

: No blanking is effected.

Number of lines which can be set for TELETEXT

OWhen 50 Mbps is the recording/playback format.

No. 801:
ADD LINE 50
setting value

Number of lines which can be set

[525i system]

[625i system]

SD955A

10 15

OFF, YC422,
Y4_B/W, Y4_BPF,
C4

OWhen 25 Mbps is the recording/playback format.

No. 800:
ADD LINE 25
setting value

Number of lines which can be set

[525i system]

[625i system]

SD955A

13 14

OFF

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YC422

810

YC411

13 14

Y1_B/W, Y1_BPF, C1

57

Y2_B/W, Y2_BPF, C2

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Setup menus

The underlined items indicates the initial setting.

USER menu

<MENU>

No./Item Description

A00

LOAD

This selects the user file whose contents will
be loaded into USER1.

0000 USER2

: The USER2 file contents are

loaded.

0001 USER3

: The USER3 file contents are

loaded.

0002 USER4

: The USER4 file contents are

loaded.

0003 USER5

: The USER5 file contents are

loaded.

<Note>

When the SET button is pressed after loading,
the setting will be stored in the memory. When
the MENU button is pressed, the setting will not
be changed.

No./Item Description

A01

SAVE

This selects the user file into which the
USER1 settings will be saved.

0000 USER2

: The settings are saved in

USER2.

0001 USER3

: The settings are saved in

USER3.

0002 USER4

: The settings are saved in

USER4.

0003 USER5

: The settings are saved in

USER5.

0004

LOCKED

:

This display appears when all the user files are
in the change prohibit status.

<Notes>

OUser files whose status have been set to

change prohibit cannot be selected.

OWhen all the user files are in the change

prohibit status, the “LOCKED” display appears
and the contents cannot be saved.

A02

P. ON LOAD

This loads the contents of the selected user
file into USER1 and it starts operation with
the USER1 settings when the power is turned
on.

0000 OFF

:

Operation is started with the settings of the
previously set user file.

0001 USER2

:

The contents of USER2 are loaded into
USER1 and operation is started with the
USER1 settings.

0002 USER3

:

The contents of USER3 are loaded into
USER1 and operation is started with the
USER1 settings.

0003 USER4

:

The contents of USER4 are loaded into
USER1 and operation is started with the
USER1 settings.

0004 USER5

:

The contents of USER5 are loaded into
USER1 and operation is started with the
USER1 settings.

A03

MENU LOCK

This selects whether to set or release the user
file (USER2 – USER5) lock mode.

0000 OFF

: The lock is released (changes

can be made).

0001 ON

: The lock is set (changes are

prohibited).

<Note>

The lock cannot be set for USER1.

<Notes>

ONo. A00 (LOAD), No. A01 (SAVE) and No. A02 (P.ON LOAD) are

the menu items which can be set only for USER1.
They are not displayed with the USER2 – USER5 files.

ONo. A03 (MENU LOCK) is the menu item which can be set only for

the USER2 – USER5 files.
It is not displayed with USER1.

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Time code/user bit

Time code

The time code is used when the time code signal
generated by the time code generator (time code
signal generator) is to be recorded on the tape, its
values are to be read by the time code reader (time
code signal reader), and the absolute position of the
tape is to be displayed in increments of hours,
minutes, seconds and frames.

The time code is written in the sub-code area (data
area) of the helical track. This enables insert editing to
be conducted independently using the time code
alone. In addition, the VTR’s playback speed can be
read from the stop mode to slow-motion playback up
to high-speed play (approx. 50a normal
speed/approx. 100a when using DVCPRO tape).

The time code values are indicated using the display
and superimpose functions.

TCR 00 : 07 : 04 : 24

ttt t

Hours Minutes Seconds Frames

User bit

“User bit” refers to the 32-bit (8-digit) data frame
among the time code signals which has been released
to users. It enables operator numbers values to be
recorded.

The alphanumeric characters which can be used for
the user bit are the figures 0 to 9 and the letters A to
F.

Setting the internal time code

1

Set the VTR to stop mode.

3

Set the run mode for the time code generator using
setup menu No. 513 (RUN MODE).

REC:

The internal time code generator is advanced
during recording.

FREE:

When the power is on, the internal time code
generator is advanced regardless of the
operation mode.

4

Set the TCG switch to REGEN mode.

REGEN:

In this mode, the continuity of the original time
code prior to editing is maintained.
O A more detailed setting can be performed

using setup menu No. 503 (TCG REGEN)
and No. 504 (REGEN MODE).

PRESET:

In this mode, recording is commenced from the
value which was set by the TC PRESET button.
O During automatic editing, whatever has been

selected for the menu No. 504 setting is used
for regeneration even when the TCG switch
has been set to PRESET.

5

Use the TC PRESET button to set the start number
of the time code or user’s bit.
1 Press the TC PRESET button. The left-most set

of digits starts flashing.

2 To change the value, turn the search dial while

holding down the SEARCH button.

3 Turn the search dial to select the set of digits

that is to be set.The digits selected start
flashing.
The setting ranges are as follows:
O Time code:

[525i system]

00:00:00:00 to 23:59:59:29

[625i system]

00:00:00:00 to 23:59:59:24

O User’s bit:

00:00:00:00 to FF FF FF FF

4 Repeat steps 2 and 3 to change any other

values.

5 Once the start number has been set, press the

SET button.
In the FREE RUN mode, the time code begins
to advance.

6 Proceed with the recording or editing.

SD955A

2

Select “TC” using the COUNTER button.

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Time code/user bit

Setting the external time code

1

Set the VTR to stop mode.

3

Set the TCG switch to EXT. (External time code
selection)

4

The following settings can be selected with setup
menu No. 505 (EXT TC SEL).

LTC:

The LTC signal input to the TIME CODE IN
connector (XLR) on the rear panel is recorded
as TC.

<Note>

LTC must be synchronized with the video signal.

VITC:

The VITC of the input video signal is recorded
as TC.

2

Select “TC” using the COUNTER button.

Reproducing the time code/user bit

1

Set the VTR to stop mode.

3

Press the PLAY button.
Playback starts and the time code is shown on the
display.
When the SUPER switch is set to ON, the time
code value is superimposed on the video signals
from the VIDEO OUT 3/SDI OUT 3 connector.

<Note>

When the time code signal cannot be read, the time
code is automatically interpolated by the CTL signal.
The display appears as shown below.

2

Select “TC” or “UB” using the COUNTER button.

When the time code
signal cannot be read,
an asterix (2) is
displayed.

“ ”: 1, 3 field
“2”: 2, 4 field

The colon between the seconds and
frames changes to a period during
drop frame mode.

T 2 R 00:01:04:072

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Display position

The position of the characters superimposed on the
display can be changed using setup menus No. 009
(CHARA H-POS) and No. 010 (CHARA V-POS).

Superimpose screen

The control signals, time code, etc. are displayed
using abbreviations.

Characters displayed

The background of characters superimposed on the
display can be changed using setup menu No. 011
(CHARA TYPE).

TCR 22: 22: 22:

22

TV monitor

TTCCRR

2222

::

2222

::

2222

::

2222

TV monitor

TCR 22: 22: 22:

22

TV monitor

TCR 22: 22: 22:

22

TV monitor

TCR 22: 22: 22:

22

TV monitor

Abbreviations:

CTL : Control signal count value

TCR : Time code data recorded in the SBC area

TCR. : Time code data recorded in the VAUX area

UBR : User’s bit data recorded in the SBC area

UBR. : User’s bit data recorded in the VAUX area

TCG : Time code data of the time code generator

UBG : User’s bit data of the time code generator

<Note>

[T2R], [T2R.], [U2R] or [U2R.] is displayed when
the data has not been read correctly from the tape.

Operation mode

The VTR’s operation mode can also be displayed
using setup menu No. 008 (DISPLAY SEL).

TCR 22: 22: 22:

22

STOP

TV monitor

VTR operation mode

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Video output signals and servo reference signal

This section explains how the output signals and
servo reference signal are selected.

External synchronization of video
output signals

The video output signals are output in synchronization
with the REF VIDEO input signal or video input signal.
As shown in the figure below, this signal is selected in
accordance with the setup menu settings, VTR mode
and availability of the video input signal.

<Notes>

Synchronization is determined as follows depending
on the availability of the REF VIDEO input signal
when “BB”, “CB100” or “CB75” has been selected as
the setup menu No. 600 (INT SG) setting.
O When the REF VIDEO input signal is available:

Synchronization with the REF VIDEO input signal

O When the REF VIDEO input signal is not available:

Internal synchronization

Start

What is the

setup menu No. 304 (SERVO

REF) setting?

EXT

Is the unit

in one of the editing

modes?

YES

Has the unit

been set to the recording

mode?

YES

AUTO

What is the

setup menu No. 601 (OUT

VSYNC) setting?

Is the

video input signal available?

N-VF

YES

VF

NO

NO

Is the

REF VIDEO input signal

available?

Internal synchronization

Synchronization with the

REF VIDEO input signal

Synchronization with

the video input signal

YES

NO

Is the

REF VIDEO input signal

available?

NO

NO

NON-STD

Is the

video input signal a composite

signal?

YES

NO

What is

the setup menu No. 303

(STD/NON-STD)

setting?

AUTO

NON-STD

Is the

video input signal a standard

or non-standard signal?

STD

STD

YES

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Video output signals and servo reference signal

Servo reference signal

The REF VIDEO input signal or video input signal is
selected as the servo reference signal.
As shown in the figure below, the signal is selected in
accordance with the setup menu settings, VTR mode
and availability of the video input signal.

<Notes>

Synchronization is determined as follows depending
on the availability of the REF VIDEO input signal
when “BB”, “CB100” or “CB75” has been selected as
the setup menu No. 600 (INT SG) setting.
O When the REF VIDEO input signal is available:

Synchronization with the REF VIDEO input signal

O When the REF VIDEO input signal is not available:

Internal synchronization

Start

What is the

setup menu No. 304 (SERVO

REF) setting?

EXT

Is the unit

in one of the editing modes?

YES

Has the unit

been set to the recording

mode?

YES

AUTO

Is the

video input signal available?

YES

NO

NO

Is the

REF VIDEO input signal

available?

Internal synchronization

Synchronization with the

REF VIDEO input signal

Synchronization with

the video input signal

YES

NO

NO

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Audio V fade function

When editing tapes, the edit point splicing selection
(setup menu No. 311 and 312) information is recorded
on the tape. This information is then sensed during
playback, and V fade or cut processing is
automatically performed for these sections.
However, only when the playback fade selection (No.

727) is AUTO.

<Notes>

O When the playback fade selection (No. 727) is

CUT, cut processing is performed for all splices.

O When the playback fade selection (No. 727) is

FADE, V fade processing is performed for all
splices.

When the edit point splicing selection (setup
menu No. 311 and 312) is CUT

Audio signal A

Noise appears at the edit splice.

Audio signal B

When the edit point splicing selection (setup
menu No. 311 and 312) is FADE

Audio signal A

V fade is performed instantaneously to
eliminate the noise.

Audio signal B

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Audio recording channel and monitor output selection

Audio recording channel

The audio recording channels are selected on the
AUDIO setup menu as shown below.

Recording

track

CH1

Recording signal

CH1 input/CH2 input/CH1 input+CH2 input

CH2 CH1 input/CH2 input/CH1 input+CH2 input

CH3 CH3 input/CH4 input/CH3 input+CH4 input

CH4 CH3 input/CH4 input/CH3 input+CH4 input

CUE

CH1 input/CH2 input/CH1 input+CH2 input/
CH3 input/CH4 input/CH3 input+CH4 input/
CH1 input+CH2 input+CH3 input+CH4 input

Monitor output channel

The monitor output channels are selected using the
MONITOR SELECT and MONITOR MIX button as
shown below.

Monitor

output

L

Output signal

CH1/CH2/CH3/CH4/CH1+CH2/CH3+CH4/
CH1+CH3/CH2+CH4/CUE

R

CH1/CH2/CH3/CH4/CH1+CH2/CH3+CH4/
CH1+CH3/CH2+CH4/CUE

Printed circuit board

F1 board (AUDIO)

Switch No. Function

SW100 AUDIO INPUT IMPEDANCE SW

This sets the CH1 audio input impedance.

HIGH

/600Ω

SW101 AUDIO INPUT IMPEDANCE SW

This sets the CH2 audio input impedance.

HIGH

/600Ω

SW200 AUDIO INPUT IMPEDANCE SW

This sets the CH3 audio input impedance.

HIGH

/600Ω

SW201 AUDIO INPUT IMPEDANCE SW

This sets the CH4 audio input impedance.

HIGH/600Ω

The underlined items indicates the initial setting.

SW101

SW100

SW201

SW200

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2

Attach the outer member brackets to the rack.
Check that the height is the same for the left and
right brackets.

3

Remove the four screws at the front for attaching
the left and right side panels.

4

Attach the AJ-MA75P rack mount adapter using
the same 4 screws.

1

Attach the inner members of the slide rails.
Refer to the figure below for the locations where
the screws are to be attached.

The unit can be mounted into a 19-inch standard rack
using the optional rack-mounting adaptors (AJ­MA75P). For the installation rails, it is recommended
that the 18-inch rail and bracket (model number
CC3061-99-0400) by Chassis Trak be used. (The
complete slide rail and bracket unit is not available
from Panasonic.)
For further details, consult your dealer.

Rack mounting

<Notes>

O The length of the screws used is subject to

restriction. Use screws which are less than 10
mm long in their place.

O Attach the inner members at the same

symmetrical positions on the left (L) side.

O Fix the members in place using 3 screws on

each side (total: 6 screws).

O The letters “A” to “H” are not actually marked on

the side panels.

Inner member

Locations where the screws are secured on the right
(R) side of the inner members of the slide rails

Rack-mounting adaptors

5

Remove the 4 rubber legs from the bottom of the
unit, and install the unit in the rack.
After the unit has been installed, check that it
moves smoothly along the rails.

Standard rack

Fasten it to the rack with set
screws.

<Notes>

O Keep the temperature inside the rack to between

5°C and 40°C.

O Bolt the rack securely to the floor so that it will not

topple over when the VTR is drawn out.

ABCDEF GH

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This unit is equipped with an auto head cleaning
function which automatically reduces the amount of
dirt on the video heads. However, in order to
maximize the unit’s reliability, it is recommended that
the video heads be cleaned as and when appropriate.

For further details on how to actually clean the heads,
consult with one of our service companies or with your
dealer.

Video head cleaning

Condensation occurs due to the same principle
involved when droplets of water form on a window
pane of a heated room. It occurs when the unit or tape
is moved between places where the temperature or
humidity varies greatly or when, for instance:
O It is moved to a very humid place full of steam or a

room immediately after it has been heated up.

O It is suddenly moved from a cold location to a hot or

humid location.

When moving the unit to locations such as these,
leave it standing for about 10 minutes rather than
switching on the power immediately.
If condensation occurs in the unit, “E-20” will flash on
the counter display and the cassette will be
automatically ejected.

Leave the unit with the power on until “E-20” is
cleared from the display.

Condensation

Before starting any maintenance work, switch the
power to OFF and, holding the plug, unplug the cord
from the socket.
Use a soft cloth to clean the outside of the unit.
For stubborn dirt or stains, wipe the unit with a cloth
that has been lightly dampened with well-diluted
kitchen detergent and wrung out thoroughly.
After wiping off the dirt with the damp cloth, finish it off
with a dry cloth.

<Note>

Do not use alcohol, benzene, thinners or any other
solvents as they may affect the color of external parts
or damage the unit’s coating.

Maintenance

Attaching the dust cover

1 Insert the end of the cover

under the metal plate on the
inside edge of the top of the
side panel.

2 Insert the end of the cover

under the metal plate on the
inside edge of the top of the
front panel.

Dust cover

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When a warning occurs in this unit, the error number
is indicated on the counter display.
Open the DIAG menu to display a description of the
error on the counter display or monitor TV.
When a operational malfunction has occurred in the
unit, the error number flashes on the counter display.

DIAG menu

This display the VTR information.
VTR information includes “WARNING” information,
serial number of the unit and “HOURS METER”
(usage time) information. A DIAG menu appears on
the monitor when the monitor is connected to the
VIDEO OUT 3/SDI OUT 3 connector on the connector
section.

$ Displaying the DIAG menu

Error messages

1

Press the DIAG button.
The DIAG menu screen is displayed on the
monitor, and the message is displayed on the
counter display.

2

The “WARNING” information and “HOURS
METER” information can be switched by pressing
the search button.

3

Press the DIAG button again to return to the
original display.

$ “WARNING” information display

O A warning message is displayed whenever a

warning occurs.
When warnings have not been detected, “NO
WARNING” is displayed.

O When multiple warning occur, the descriptions for

each warning can be checked by turning the search
dial.

ON

OFF

POWER

DV

DVCPRO

DVCPRO 50

METER

L

R

FULL/FINE

MONITOR SELECT

HEADPHONES

MONITOR MIX

INPUT SELECT

PREVIEW/PREVIEW

AUTO EDIT

PREROLL

VIDEO

REC LEVEL

CH1

PB LEVEL

AUDIO

CH2 CH3 CH4

TC

PRESET

MENU SET DIAG

SUPER REC INH

INT TCG

MODE

CONTROL

ON

OFF

UNITY

VAR

COUNTER

RESET

A IN

TRIM

SET

OUTIN

A OUT

CH1 CH4CH2

INSERT

CH3

ASSEM

VIDEO CUE TC

STAND BY

EDIT

REW STOP

PLAY REC

PLAYER

RECORDER

FF

JOG SHTL SLOW

TAPE

EE

ON

REGEN

PRESET

EXIT

OFF

REMOTE

LOCAL

1/3

2

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H04

F LOADING

Displays the number of times front loading has
been performed in single units.

$ Displaying the “HOURS METER”

information

Turn the search dial to move the cursor (2).
The description for the item where the cursor is
located is shown on the counter display.

<Notes>

O The resettable items in the “HOURS METER”

information are reset by the shop when performing
maintenance or other work.

O The search buttons and the search dial cannot be

operated while the DIAG menu is displayed.

If “T&S&M” is selected in the setup menu No. 008
(DISPLAY SEL), a message appears in the mode
display whenever a warning or error occurs. When
multiple events occur, the event with the highest
priority is displayed.

Error messages

No./Item Description

Ser

222222222

Displays the unit’s serial No.

Priority Display/Description

High

Low

Error messages (See error message table)

When an operational malfunction has occurred in
the unit, the error number flashes and the error
message is indicated on the counter display.

INT SG

When SG has been selected as the input signal with
the INPUT SELECT buttons, pressing the REC
button or the EDIT button (E-E mode) will display
“INT SG” for the first two seconds.
This is also displayed for the first two seconds when
starting editing.

NO INPUT

If there is no input signal (except for analog audio) to
the connector selected using the INPUT SELECT
buttons, pressing the REC button or the EDIT button
(E-E mode) will display “NO INPUT” for the first two
seconds.
This is also displayed for the first two seconds when
starting editing.

Warning messages (See error message table)

When a warning occurs in this unit, the error number
and warning message are indicated on the counter
display.
When multiple warnings occur, the warning with the
highest priority is displayed.

H00

OPERATION

Displays the time that the power has been
supplied in one-hour units.

H01

DRUM RUN

Displays the time that the drum has been
rotating in one-hour units.

H02

TAPE RUN

Displays the time that the tape has been running
during FF, REW, PLAY, SEARCH (JOG, SLOW,
SHTL), REC, and EDIT modes (except for STILL
in the JOG, SLOW or SHTL mode) in one-hour
units.

H03

THREADING

The number of times for threading (loading)/
unthreading (unloading) is displayed in single
units.

H11

DRUM RUNr

Displays the time that the drum has been
rotating in one-hour units. (Can be reset)

H13

THREADINGr

The number of times for threading (loading)/
unthreading (unloading) is displayed in single
units. (Can be reset)

H30

POWER ON

The number of times the power has been turned
on is displayed in single units.

H12

TAPE RUNr

Displays the time that the tape has been running
during FF, REW, PLAY, SEARCH (JOG, SLOW,
SHTL), REC, and EDIT modes (except for STILL
in the JOG, SLOW or SHTL mode) in one-hour
units. (Can be reset)

H14

F LOADINGr

Displays the number of times front loading has
been performed in single units.
(Can be reset)

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Warning messages

Error messages

Priority

OMonitor display
ODescription
OVTR operation and corrective action

High E-04 (UNKNOWN SIG)

This appears when the SDTI input signals are not
DVCPRO or DV format signals. (The data stream
format complies with the SMPTE 321M standard.)
VTR: No recording operations can be performed.
OCheck whether the SDTI input has been

connected properly.
(This warning is displayed when SDI signals are
being input.)

Priority

OMonitor display
ODescription
OVTR operation and corrective action

Low

E-01 (LOW RF)

This appears when envelope levels approximately
1/3 that of normal levels are detected for more than
one second during playback, recording, or editing.
VTR: Operation continues.
OClean the video heads.

E-02 (HIGH ERROR RATE)

This appears when the error rate has increased to
the extent that correction or interpolation was
performed on either the video or audio signals.
VTR: Operation continues.
OClean the video heads.

E-11 (NOT 1a25M SIG)

This appears when the SDTI input signals are not
DVCPRO (25 Mbps) format 1a transfer signals.
VTR: No recording operations can be performed.
OCheck the SDTI input signals.

E-12 (NOT 1a50M SIG)

This appears when the SDTI input signals are not
DVCPRO50 (50 Mbps) format 1a transfer signals.
VTR: No recording operations can be performed.
OCheck the SDTI input signals.

E-00 (SERVO NOT LOCKED)

This appears when the servo is not locked for three
or more seconds during playback, recording, or
editing.
VTR: Operation continues.
OCheck the tape.

A tape recorded other than PAL format may have
been inserted.

E-16 (INVALID VIDEO SIG)

This appears when the compressed video signals in
the SDTI input signals are invalid.
OThis warning appears only during recording

operations. In cases like this, no signals are
recorded on the tape and only the erasure of the
existing signals will be performed.

VTR: Operation continues.

No editing operations can be performed.

OCheck the SDTI input signals.

Playback signals of tape on which material has
not been recorded may be being input.

E-17 (INVALID AUDIO SIG)

This appears when the audio signals in the SDTI
input signals are invalid.
OThis warning appears only during recording

operations. In cases like this, the signals are
recorded with the audio signals muted.

VTR: Operation continues.

No editing operations can be performed.

OCheck the SDTI input signals.

Signals from other than a VTR with 1a playback
may be being input.

E-18 (INVALID TC SIG)

This appears when the time codes in the SDTI input
signals are invalid.
OThis warning appears only during recording

operations. In cases like this, the internally
generated time codes are recorded.

VTR: Operation continues.

No editing operations can be performed.

OCheck the time code being input from the

components.

E-10 (FAN STOP)

This is displayed when the fan motor stops.
VTR: Operation continues.
OCheck that nothing is obstructing the fan

movement.

E-09 (NO RF)

This appears during playback when a blank section
(tape blank) lasting for one or more seconds has
been detected.
Such a section is identified as a tape blank when all
of the following conditions are met.

ONo head outputs
ONo playback data readout
ONo CTL (Excluding DV and DVCAM tapes)

VTR: Operation continues.

OCheck the tape.

A tape on which material has not been recorded
may have been inserted.

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Error messages

Error messages

E-55

UNLOAD
ERROR

If the tape has not been taken up during
unloading, this error number flashes on the
display.
VTR: STOP
OSet the POWER switch to OFF and then to

ON again.

E-53

WINDUP
ERROR

If there is an abnormally large discrepancy
between the amount of tape taken up by the
take-up reel and the amount of tape supplied by
the supply reel while the tape is traveling after
the total amount of the tape begins to be
detected, this error number flashes on the
display.
VTR: STOP
OSet the POWER switch to OFF and then to

ON again.

E-52

W-UP REEL
NOT ROTA

If the take-up reel fails to take up the tape while
the tape is traveling in the state where the total
amount of the tape has not yet been detected
after the cassette was inserted, this error
number flashes on the display.
VTR: STOP
OSet the POWER switch to OFF and then to

ON again.

E-38

SERVO FG
ERROR

If automatic adjustment of the reel and capstan
rotation in eject status was not performed
correctly when the power was turned on, this
error number flashes on the display.
VTR: STOP
OSet the POWER switch to OFF and then to

ON again.

Display

ODescription
OVTR operation and corrective action

E-29

FRONT LOAD
MOTOR

The unit switches to eject mode and if the
cassette fails to move up within 6 seconds, this
error number flashes on the display.
OIf the cassette does not move down inside the

machine even when 6 seconds have elapsed
since the cassette was inserted, the VTR is

transferred to the eject mode.
VTR: STOP
OSet the POWER switch to OFF and then to

ON again.

E-20

DEW

If condensation is detected, the error number
flashes and the unit transfers to eject mode. The
drum rotates after the cassette is ejected to
eliminate the condensation.
Once the unit is released from condensation
status, the error message display is cleared and
the VTR is able to be used.
OIf condensation is detected in the eject mode,

the drum starts rotating as soon as it is

detected.
OIf condensation is detected when the cassette

has been inserted, the drum rotation is

stopped, and after the tape is ejected, the

drum starts rotating.
VTR: EJECT
OLeave the power on and wait.

Display

ODescription
OVTR operation and corrective action

E-31

LOADING
MOTOR

If the unloading operation is not completed
within 6 seconds, this error number flashes on
the display.
OWhen the loading operation is not completed

within 6 seconds, the VTR is transferred to the

eject (unloading) mode.
VTR: STOP
OSet the POWER switch to OFF and then to

ON again.

E-37

SERVO COMM
ERROR

If 10 seconds or more elapses and the servo
microcomputer has not followed orders issued
by the system control microcomputer, this error
number flashes on the display.
VTR: STOP
OSet the POWER switch to OFF and then to

ON again.

E-35

SERVO
CONTROL
ERROR

If there is no response from the servo
microcomputer for 1 second or more, this error
number flashes on the display.
VTR: STOP
OSet the POWER switch to OFF and then to

ON again.

E-57

S-FF/REW
TIMEOVER

If the start or end processing operation is not
completed, this error number flashes on the
display.
VTR: STOP
OSet the POWER switch to OFF and then to

ON again.

E-51

FRONT LOAD
ERROR

If the take-up reel rotates without engaging for a
specific period of time during the start or end
processing operation while loading is underway
(half position), this error number flashes on the
display.
VTR: STOP
OSet the POWER switch to OFF and then to

ON again.

E-60

DRUM ROTA
TOO FAST

If the cylinder motor speed is abnormally high,
this error number flashes on the display.
VTR: STOP
OSet the POWER switch to OFF and then to

ON again.

E-59

DRUM ROTA
TOO SLOW

If the cylinder motor speed is abnormally low,
this error number flashes on the display.
VTR: STOP
OSet the POWER switch to OFF and then to

ON again.

E-61

CAP ROTA
TOO SLOW

If the capstan motor speed is abnormally low,
the error number flashes on the display.
VTR: STOP
OSet the POWER switch to OFF and then to

ON again.

68

Error messages

Error messages

Display

ODescription
OVTR operation and corrective action

E-78

M-IF COMM
ERROR

If a problem has been encountered in
communication between the servo
microcomputer and mechanism relay board, this
error number flashes on the display.
VTR: STOP
OSet the POWER switch to OFF and then to

ON again.

E-67

T REEL ROTA
TOO FAST

If the take-up reel motor speed is abnormally
high, the error number flashes on the display.
VTR: STOP
OSet the POWER switch to OFF and then to

ON again.

E-64

S REEL ROTA
TOO FAST

If the supply reel motor speed is abnormally
high, the error number flashes on the display.
VTR: STOP
OSet the POWER switch to OFF and then to

ON again.

E-69

T REEL
TORQUE ERR

If excess torque being applied to the take-up
reel motor is detected, the error number flashes
on the display.
VTR: STOP
OSet the POWER switch to OFF and then to

ON again.

E-70

S REEL
TORQUE ERR

If excess torque being applied to the supply reel
motor is detected or an abnormal current flowing
to the current detection resistor is detected, this
error number flashes on the display.
VTR: STOP
OSet the POWER switch to OFF and then to

ON again.

E-71

CAP TENSION
ERROR

If abnormal tension at the supply side is
detected in the capstan mode, the error number
flashes on the display.
VTR: STOP
OSet the POWER switch to OFF and then to

ON again.

E-72

REEL
TENSION
ERROR

If abnormal tension at the supply side is
detected in the reel mode, the error number
flashes on the display.
VTR: STOP
OSet the POWER switch to OFF and then to

ON again.

E-73

REEL DIR
UNMATCH

If the take-up reel motor has rotated in the
reverse direction, this error number flashes on
the display.
VTR: STOP
OSet the POWER switch to OFF and then to

ON again.

E-74

DRUM
TORQUE
ERROR

If excess torque being applied to the cylinder
motor is detected, this error number flashes on
the display.
VTR: STOP
OSet the POWER switch to OFF and then to

ON again.

Consult your dealer if the error message is still
displayed even after restarting the unit.

69

The VTR can be operated by commands when the
RS-232C interface is used.
(See command table on pages 72, 73.)

$ Conditions for acknowledging

commands from RS-232C interface

O The front panel CONTROL switch must be at

REMOTE.

O The setup menu No. 204 “RS232C SEL” must be

ON.

If the above conditions are not met, [ACK] + [STX]
ER001 [EXT] is returned to the external unit.
Whether the [ACK] code is returned depends on the
setting which has been selected for setup menu
item No. 209 “RETURN ACK”.

Hardware specifications

External interface specifications

RS-232C interface

O Connector specifications

Connector:

D-SUB 25-pin (crossover cable supported)

O Example of connection with controller (PC)

Using crossover cable with D-SUB 25-pin
connectors

Pin No. Signal Description

1 FG Protective ground

(Frame ground)

2 RXD Received data

(Data is sent to PC.)

3 TXD Transmitted data

(Data is received from PC.)

4 CTS Clear to send

(Shorted with pin 5.)

5 RTS Request to send

(Shorted with pin 4.)

6 DTR Data terminal ready

(No processing)

7 SG Signal ground

(Signal ground)

20 DSR Data set ready (+ voltage output after

communication enable status)

PC side

(D-SUB 25-pin connector)

VTR side

Using crossover cable with D-SUB 9-pin and 25-pin
connectors

PC side

(D-SUB 9-pin connector)

VTR side

FG
TXD
RXD
RTS
CTS
DSR
SG
DTR

1
2
3
4
5
6
7

20

1
2
3
4
5
6
7

20

FG
RXD
TXD
CTS
RTS
DTR
SG
DSR

RXD
TXD
DTR
SG
DSR
RTS
CTS

2
3
4
5
6
7
8

1
2
3
4
5
6
7

20

FG
RXD
TXD
CTS
RTS
DTR
SG
DSR

70

Software specifications (Protocol)

1.Communication parameters

RS-232C interface

Communication
system

Asynchronous, full duplex

Communication
speed

300/600/1200/2400/4800/9600

Bit length 7bit/8 bit

Stop bit 1 bit/2 bit

Parity bit NONE/ODD/EVEN

ACK code ACK code returned/ACK code not returned

<Note>

The ACK code is what is returned from the

VTR to the controller when data has been

successfully sent from the controller.

The underlining indicates the factory settings.

Communication

parameter

Setup menu item

Communication
speed

No.205 BAUD RATE

Bit length No.206 DATA LENGTH

Stop bit No.207 STOP BIT

Parity bit No.208 PARITY

ACK code No.209 RETURN ACK

Any changes to the settings can be made using the
setup menu items listed below.

2.Send format

[controller (PC) 5 VTR]

$ Data format

[STX] [command] [:] [data] [ETX]

02h XX XX XX 3Ah XX

.....

XX 03h

20H<XX<7FH

(XX = ASCII code: symbols, numbers upper-case
letters)

[command] :

Command identifier; a 3-byte identifier (ASCII
code: symbols, numbers, upper-case letters) is
sent as the command.

[ : ] :

This code serves as a delimiter between the
command and data.

[data] :

Data (ASCII code: symbols, numbers, upper­case letters) can be added in the number of
bytes required.

$ Outline of send procedure from controller

1 The send command starts with STX (start of text =

02h).
The command is then identified by COMMAND
which follows and the data is added as required.
The format ends with ETX (end of text = 03h).

2 When a different command is to be sent, a

response is awaited from the VTR, and then the
command is sent. (See page 72.)

3 If STX is sent again before ETX is sent, the receive

data buffer inside the VTR is cleared. A command
error is returned to the controller, and the data is
newly processed with STX which was received
again at the head.

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RS-232C interface

3.Return format

[VTR 5 controller (PC)]

The following responses are made to the command. If
necessary, more than one response is made.

$ When the communication has terminated

normally

1. The receive completion message is returned.

[ACK]

06h

2. The execution completion message is returned.
[STX] [command] [data] [ETX]

02h XX XX XX XX

.....

XX 03h

[command] :

This is the message (data) which is returned or
the execution completion message identifier.

[data] :

This is the data to be returned. It can be omitted.

Example:
Send command Return message (data)

[STX] OPL [ETX] 5 [ACK] [STX] OPL [ETX]

$ When the communication has terminated

abnormally

[NACK]

15h

$ When processing is not possible due to

incorrect data or trouble in the VTR

1. The receive completion message is returned.

[ACK]

06h

2. An error code is returned.
[STX] [E R N1N2N3] [ETX]

02h

Error code

03h

4.Error code table

ER001 : Invalid command

O Unsupported command received.
O Error in command execution

ER002 : Parameter error
ER102 : VTR mode error (front loading motor)
ER103 : VTR mode error (loading motor)
ER104 : VTR mode error (drum, capstan system)
ER105 : VTR mode error (reel system)
ER106 : VTR mode error (tension system)
ER108 : VTR dew error
ER1FF : VTR system error

72

RS-232C interface

5.Command table

$ Commands relating to operation control

<Notes>

O As for the return (completion) message, [ACK] is

first returned when data is received, and the
execution message is subsequently returned. It
is only the execution message which is listed in
this table.

O In the case of commands not listed in the table,

ER001 (invalid command) is returned after [ACK]
has been returned.

VTR

operation

Send command

STOP

[STX] OSP [ETX] 45 [STX] OSP [ETX]

This command is for stopping the tape travel.

Return (completion)

message

STANDBY
OFF

[STX] OBF [ETX] 45 [STX] OBF [ETX]

This command is setting the VTR to standby
OFF.

STANDBY ON

[STX] OBN [ETX] 45 [STX] OBN [ETX]

This command is setting the VTR to standby ON.

VTR

operation

Send command

SHTL
FORWARD

[STX] OSF:data [ETX]

45 [STX] OSF [ETX]

This is the forward direction shuttle command.
data = n : speed data

0:STILL
1:a0.03
2:a0.1
3:a0.2
4:a0.5
5:a1
6:a1.85
7:a4.1 (a3.1)
8:a9.5
9:a16
A: a32

<Notes>

OThe a16 anda32 speed differ according to the

setting selected for setup menu No. 101 (SHTL
MAX).

OThe value for the DV/DVCAM tape is shown in

parenthesis ( ).

Return (completion)

message

SHTL
REVERSE

[STX] OSR:data [ETX]

45 [STX] OSR [ETX]

This is the reverse direction shuttle command.
data = n : speed data

0:STILL
1:a0.03
2:a0.1
3:a0.2
4:a0.43 (a0.5)
5:a1
6:a1.85
7:a4.1 (a3.1)
8:a9.5
9:a16
A: a32

<Notes>

OThe a16 anda32 speed differ according to the

setting selected for setup menu No. 101 (SHTL
MAX).

OThe value for the DV/DVCAM tape is shown in

parenthesis ( ).

EJECT

[STX] OEJ [ETX] 45 [STX] OEJ [ETX]

This command is for ejecting the cassette tape.
The resulting output picture and sound statuses
differ according to the settings selected for the
setup menu No. 105 (AUTO EE SEL) and the
setup menu No. 111 (FRZ MODE SEL).

PLAY

[STX] OPL [ETX] 45 [STX] OPL [ETX]

This command is for starting playback.

REWIND

[STX] ORW [ETX] 45 [STX] ORW [ETX]

This command is for rewinding the tape.
The resulting output picture and sound statuses
differ according to the settings selected for the
setup menu No. 105 (AUTO EE SEL).
The maximum tape speed differs according to the
setting selected for setup menu No. 102 (FF.
REW MAX).

FAST
FORWARD

[STX] OFF [ETX] 45 [STX] OFF [ETX]

This command is for fast forwarding the tape.
The resulting output picture and sound statuses
differ according to the settings selected for the
setup menu No. 105 (AUTO EE SEL).
The maximum tape speed differs according to the
setting selected for setup menu No. 102 (FF.
REW MAX).

REC

[STX] ORC [ETX] 45 [STX] ORC [ETX]

This command is for starting the recording.

73

RS-232C interface

$ Commands relating to inquiries

<Notes>

O As for the return (completion) message, [ACK] is

first returned when data is received, and the
execution message is subsequently returned. It
is only the execution message which is listed in
this table.

O In the case of commands not listed in the table,

ER001 (invalid command) is returned after [ACK]
has been returned.

VTR

operation

Send command

CTL/TC DATA
REQUEST

[STX] QCD [ETX] 45 [STX] CD data [ETX]

This command is for inquiring about the counter
value.
data = f w gh mm ss ff

f=F
w=S
gh =

CTL mode:

g=SP (20h) : for a plus display

– (2Dh) : for a minus display

h=0 – 9 : hours

TC mode:

gh = 00 – 23 : hours
mm = 00 – 59 : minutes
ss = 00 – 59 : seconds

[525i system]

ff = 00 – 29 : frames

[625i system]

ff = 00 – 24 : frames

<Note>

CTL or TC is returned, whichever corresponds to
the front display mode.

SD955A

Return (completion)

message

STATUS
REQUEST

[STX] QOP [ETX] 45 [STX] 222 [ETX]

This command is for inquiring about the VTR’s
operation mode.

222

=
OEJ : EJECT
OFF : FAST FORWARD
OPL : PLAY
ORC : REC
ORW : REWIND
OSP : STOP (including the STANDBY ON)
SRS : (IN/OUT) PREROLL
OBF : STANDBY OFF
OSF : SHTL FORWARD
OSR : SHTL REVERSE
OJG : JOG FORWARD/REVERSE
OSW : VAR FORWARD/REVERSE
EAE : AUTO EDIT
EON : EDIT ON (MANUAL EDIT)
EPV : PREVIEW
ERV : REVIEW

ID (VTR No.)
REQUEST

[STX] QID [ETX] 45 [STX] data [ETX]

This command is for inquiring about the VTR
used.
data = AJ-SD930P

or
AJ-SD955AP

SD955A

74

SDTI interface

Digital data input/output operations using the SDTI
format (compressed digital interface) are enabled by
installing the AJ-YAC930G SDTI board (optional
accessory) in this unit.

<Notes>

SDTI (Serial Data Transport Interface) complies with
the SMPTE 305M standard.
The data stream format transferred via the SDTI
complies with the SMPTE 321M standard.

Precautions to observe when using the
SDTI signals

O The unit can record only if the SDTI input signals

are 1a transfer signals in the DVCPRO50 or
DVCPRO format selected by setup menu No. 012
(SYS FORMAT).
However, when playback signals other than normal
1a playback signals have been input, recorded
and EE picture and sound are not guaranteed.

O Editing operations can be performed only when all

the video and audio signals as well as the time
codes in the SDTI input signals are regular data
based on the DVCPRO50 or DVCPRO format
selected by setup menu No. 012 (SYS FORMAT).

O CUE signals are not transferred by the SDTI

interface.

O SDTI dubbing is not possible from tapes recorded

using the DV or DVCAM format.
Use SDI when dubbing tapes recorded in the DV or
DVCAM format.

O When playing back a DV or DVCAM format tape,

DV compressed signals (Compliant with IEC61834-

2.) serve as the SDTI output.

O The video and audio signals in the SDTI output

signals cannot be adjusted.

O During SLOW/STILL playback, the unprocessed

video and audio signals are output as the SDTI
output.
When these video and audio signals are to be
monitored using another device, they may differ
from the video and audio signals played back by
this unit.

PUSH PUSH

PUSH PUSH

PUSH

AC IN

SIGNAL

GND

AES/EBU

SDI

SDTI

ANALOG

CH1/2

IN

Y

VIDEO

VIDEO

OUT

SERVICE ONLY

REMOTE IN/OUT

CH1 CH2AUDIO

IN

ENCODER REMOTE

RS-232C

PARALLEL

REMOTE OUT

IN

REF VIDEO
IN

ON

OFF

P

B

P

R

Y1

2

(WFM)

3

(SUPER)

P

B

P

R

OPTION

CH3/4

IN

CH1/2
OUT

CH3/4
OUT

REMOTE

75Ω

ON

OFF

75Ω

ANALOG

TC

IN

IN

ACTIVE

THROUGH

OUT

1

TC
OUT

MON

L

MON

R

CH4

CH3

CH1 CH2AUDIO

OUT

CH4

CH3

2

OPTION

IN OUT

1

2

3

(SUPER)

PUSH PUSH

PUSH PUSH

PUSH

AC IN

SIGNAL

GND

AES/EBU

SDI

SDTI

ANALOG

CH1/2

IN

Y

VIDEO

VIDEO

OUT

SERVICE ONLY

REMOTE IN/OUT

CH1 CH2AUDIO

IN

ENCODER REMOTE

RS-232C

PARALLEL

REMOTE OUT

IN

REF VIDEO
IN

ON

OFF

P

B

P

R

Y1

2

(WFM)

3

(SUPER)

P

B

P

R

OPTION

CH3/4

IN

CH1/2
OUT

CH3/4
OUT

REMOTE

75Ω

ON

OFF

75Ω

ANALOG

TC

IN

IN

ACTIVE

THROUGH

OUT

1

TC
OUT

MON

L

MON

R

CH4

CH3

CH1 CH2AUDIO

OUT

CH4

CH3

2

OPTION

IN OUT

1

2

3

(SUPER)

Reference signal

generator

Source

Recorder

Connections involving two units

SDTI signals

75

Connector signals

VIDEO IN

SDI IN
(DIGITAL)

BNCa2, Active through

Y, PB, PR
(ANALOG)

BNCa3 (Board, option)

VIDEO IN

BNCa2, Loop-through,
75Ω termination switch provided (Board, option)

REF VIDEO IN

BNCa2, Loop-through,
75Ω termination switch provided

AUDIO IN

SDI IN
(DIGITAL)

BNCa2, Active through

AUDIO IN
(DIGITAL)

BNCa2 (CH1/CH2, CH3/CH4)
AES/EBU format

AUDIO IN
(ANALOG)

XLRa4 (CH1, CH2, CH3, CH4)

TIME CODE
IN

XLRa1

AUDIO OUT

SDI OUT
(DIGITAL)

BNCa3

AUDIO OUT
(DIGITAL)

BNCa2 (CH1/CH2, CH3/CH4)
AES/EBU format

AUDIO OUT
(ANALOG)

XLRa4 (CH1, CH2, CH3, CH4)

TIME CODE
OUT

XLRa1

MONITOR
OUT

XLRa2 (L/R)

HEADPHONES

(front)

Stereo mini jack

RS-422A REMOTE (9P)

O REMOTE IN/OUT

VIDEO OUT

SDI OUT
(DIGITAL)

BNCa3

Y, PB, PR
(ANALOG)

BNCa3

VIDEO OUT

BNCa3

Pin No. Signal

1 FRAME GROUND

2 TRANSMIT A

3 RECEIVE B

4 RECEIVE COMMON

5

====

6 TRANSMIT COMMON

7 TRANSMIT B

8 RECEIVE A

9 FRAME GROUND

O REMOTE OUT

Pin No. Signal

1 FRAME GROUND

2 RECEIVE A

3 TRANSMIT B

4 TRANSMIT COMMON

5

====

6 RECEIVE COMMON

7 RECEIVE B

8 TRANSMIT A

9 FRAME GROUND

76

Connector signals

PARALLEL REMOTE (25P)

Pin No. Signal

1 PLAY COMMAND

2 STOP COMMAND

3 FF COMMAND

4 REW COMMAND

5 REC COMMAND

6 EJECT COMMAND

7 STAND BY COMMAND

8 PREROLL COMMAND

9 IN SET COMMAND

10

====

11

====

12

610 V, MAX 300 mA

13 PLAY STATUS

14 STOP STATUS

15 FF STATUS

16 REW STATUS

17 REC STATUS

18 EJECT STATUS

19 STAND BY ON STATUS

20 PREROLL STATUS

21 SERVO LOCK STATUS

22 OPERATION ENABLE STATUS

23

====

24

====

25 GND

<Notes>

O COMMAND pins: TTL level, active low, 6100ms

edge electrical signal.

O STATUS pins: open collector, sink current 6 mA

ENCODER (15P)

Pin No. Signal

1

====

2 BLACK LEVEL

3 C LEVEL

4 GND

5 +12V

6 SYSTEM H 0

7 SYS. SC COARSE (2)

8 –12V

9 CHROMA PHASE

10 VIDEO LEVEL

11 RET GND

12

====

13

====

14 SYS. SC FINE

15 SYS. SC COARSE (1)

RS-232C

D-SUB 25-pin (crossover cable supported)

Pin No. Signal Description

1 FG Protective ground

(Frame ground)

2 RXD Received data

(Data is sent to PC.)

3 TXD Transmitted data

(Data is received from PC.)

4 CTS Clear to send

(Shorted with pin 5.)

5 RTS Request to send

(Shorted with pin 4.)

6 DTR Data terminal ready

(No processing)

7 SG Signal ground

(Signal ground)

20 DSR Data set ready (+ voltage output after

communication enable status)

77

[GENERAL]

indicates safety information.

Power supply: AC 100 – 240 V, 50 – 60 Hz

Power consumption: 120 W (with all options)

Operating ambient temperature:

41°F to 104°F (5°C to 40°C)

Operating ambient humidity:

10% to 80% (no condensation)

Weight:

AJ-SD930 : 32.78 lb (14.9 kg)
AJ-SD955A : 33.0 lb (15.0 kg)

Dimensions (WaHaD):

16

3

/4a6 15/16a16 15/16 inch (424a175.2a430 mm)

(Not including the support legs, connectors, and JOG dial)

Recording format:

DVCPRO50/DVCPRO format selectable

Recording video signal:

AJ-SD930 : 525i system
AJ-SD955A : 525i/625i system selectable

Recording audio signal:

DVCPRO50:

48 kHz 16-bit 4 channels

DVCPRO:

48 kHz 16-bit 2 channels

Recording tracks:

Digital video audio:

helical track
The time code is recorded in the sub-code area.

Cue track:

1 track

Control track:

1 track

Tape speed:

[525i system]

67.640 mm/sec (DVCPRO50)

[625i system]

67.708 mm/sec (DVCPRO50)

Recording time:

92 minutes (using the AJ-5P92LP)
33 minutes (using the AJ-5P33MP)

Tape:

Metal tape

FF/REW time:

Less than 3 min (with AJ-5P92LP)
Less than 2 min (with AJ-5P33MP)

Digital slow:

–0.43a to +0.43a, +0.5a, +0.75a speed
(DVCPRO, DVCPRO50)

Editing accuracy:

±0 frames (using the time code)

Tape timer accuracy:

±1 frame (using the continuous CTL signal)

Servo lock time:

Less than 0.5 sec (color framing/standby ON)

SD955A

Specifications

[VIDEO]

$ Digital video

Sampling frequencies:

Y: 13.5 MHz, PB/PR: 6.75 MHz
(DVCPRO50)

Quantizing:

8 bits

Video compression method:

DV-Based compression (SMPTE 314M)

Video compression rate:

DVCPRO50: 1/3.3,
DVCPRO: 1/5

Error correction:

Reed-Solomon product code

Bit rate:

DVCPRO50: 50 Mbps,
DVCPRO: 25 Mbps

$ Digital IN/Analog Component OUT

Video bandwidth:

[525i system]

Y:30 Hz to 5.75 MHz (±0.5 dB)
PB/PR : 30 Hz to 2.75 MHz (±0.5 dB)

[625i system]

Y:25 Hz to 5.75 MHz (±1.0 dB)
PB/PR : 25 Hz to 2.75 MHz (±1.0 dB)

S/N ratio:

Better than 60 dB

K factor:

Less than 1%

Y/PB, PR delay:

Less than 10 ns

$ Video input connector

Analog component input (option):

BNCa3 (Y, PB, PR)
Y: 1.0 V [p-p], PB/PR: 0.486/0.7 V [p-p] switchable,
75Ω (75% color bar, 7.5% setup)

Analog composite input (option):

BNCa2, loop-through, 75Ω on/off
VIDEO:1.0 V [p-p] (75Ω)

Reference input:

Analog composite, BNCa2, loop-through, 75Ω on/off

Serial digital component input:

BNCa2, active through, complies with SMPTE 259M-C
standard

SDTI input (option):

BNCa1, complies with SMPTE 305M/321M standard

SD955A

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Specifications

[VIDEO]

$ Video Output Connector

Analog component output:

BNCa3 (Y, PB, PR)
Y: 1.0 V [p-p], PB/PR: 0.486/0.7 V [p-p] switchable,
75Ω (75% color bar, 7.5% setup)

Analog composite output:

BNCa3, video 1, video 2 (video/WFM selectable), video 3
(superimpose on/off)

Serial digital component output:

BNCa3, complies with SMPTE 259M-C standard
SDI 1, SDI 2, SDI 3 (superimpose on/off)

SDTI output (option):

BNCa2, complies with SMPTE 305M/321M standard

$ Video Signal Adjustment

Video output gain:

±3 dB

Video output chroma gain:

±3 dB

Video output HUE (chroma phase):

±30°

Video output setup (black) level:

±14 IRE (±100 mV)

Video output sync phase:

±15 µsec

Video output SC phase:

±180°

[AUDIO]

$ Audio Input Connector

Analog input (CH1, CH2, CH3, CH4):

XLRa4, 600Ω/high impedance selectable (factory setting: high
impedance), +4/0/–20 dBu selectable

Digital input (CH1/CH2, CH3/CH4):

BNCa2, AES/EBU format

Serial digital input:

BNCa2, active through, complies with SMPTE 259M-C/272M­A standard

$ Audio Output Connector

Analog output (CH1, CH2, CH3, CH4):

XLRa4, low impedance, +4/0/–20 dBu selectable

Digital output (CH1/CH2, CH3/CH4):

BNCa2, AES/EBU format,

75Ω, 1.0 ± 0.2 V [p-p]

Serial digital output:

BNCa3, 75Ω, complies with SMPTE 259M-C/272M-A standard

Monitor output:

XLRa2, low impedance, +4/0/–20 dBu selectable

Headphones:

Stereo mini jack, 8Ω, variable level

[Other Input/Output Connectors]

Time code input:

XLRa1, 0.5 V to 8.0 V [p-p], 10 kΩ

Time code output:

XLRa1, low impedance, 2.0 V ± 0.5 V [p-p]

RS-422A input:

D-sub 9-pin, RS-422A interface

RS-422A output:

D-sub 9-pin, RS-422A interface

RS-232C:

D-sub 25-pin, RS-232C interface

Parallel input/output:

D-sub 25-pin

Encoder remote:

D-sub 15-pin

[AUDIO]

$ Digital Audio

Sampling frequencies:

48 kHz (synchronous with video)

Quantizing:

16 bits

Frequency response:

20 Hz to 20 kHz ±1.0 dB (at the reference level)

Dynamic range:

Better than 90 dB (1 kHz, emphasis OFF, “A” weighted)

Distortion:

Less than 0.05% (1 kHz, emphasis OFF, reference level)

Crosstalk:

Less than –80 dB (1 kHz, between 2 channels)

Wow & flutter:

Below measurable limit

Headroom:

20 dB

De-emphasis:

T1 = 50 µsec, T2 = 15 µsec (auto on/off)

$ Cue Track

Frequency response:

300 Hz to 6 kHz ±3.0 dB (DVCPRO50)

Weight and dimensions when shown are approxlmately.
Speclilcailons are subject to change without notice.

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