Panasonic AJ-SD930B, DVCPRO50, AJ-SD955B User Manual

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DVCPRO50 Studio VTRs (625)

4:2:2 digital compon

serial digital interface

The Heart of a Versatile, High-End

The AJ-SD955B and AJ-SD930B are versatile,
cost-effective studio VTRs designed for today's
high-end digital video production.
Use of the popular DVCPRO50 format makes
each model suitable for creating high-end
programming. With 4:2:2 digital component
recording and four channels of digital audio,
each delivers the superior picture and sound
quality professionals need. Each comes
standard with SDI input and output, allowing its
use in D1 digital video production.
Also equipped with RS-422A remote,
the AJ-SD955B and AJ-SD930B fit perfectly into
a system with an editing controller. Each model
features a jog & shuttle dial, and the AJ-SD955B
adds an edit control panel that allows easy,
automatic editing with two VTRs.
The AJ-SD955B and AJ-SD930B play DVCPRO,
DV and DVCAM™ tapes as well as DVCPRO50
tapes. Its also record and play UMID data.
These and other features make each model an
ideal solution to a wide range of broadcast and
professional uses.

High-End DVCPRO50 Quality

Featuring 4:2:2 digital component video recording and
4-channel digital audio, the AJ-SD955B and AJ­SD930B deliver the picture and sound quality required
in high-end broadcasting and production. Both
models are switchable between DVCPRO50 and
DVCPRO for recording and playback, and both play
back DV and DVCAM™ tapes.

4-channnel digital audio

High-End Digital Interface

The AJ-SD955B and AJ-SD930B are the first in their
class to come standardly equipped with SDI (ITU-R
BT, 656-3 serial digital interface) input/output and
AES/EBU digital audio input/output. Analogue output
is also standard. Analogue input, and SDTI are
available as options. This combination of standard
features and options gives the AJ-SD955B and
AJ-SD930B the flexibility to fit a wide range of digital
video production environments.

High-End Editing

The new illuminated jog & shuttle dial, offered as
standard equipment, ensures easy, comfortable
editing. Both models offer slow-motion playback,
and the AJ-SD955B features an edit control panel
that allows automatic editing when an external VTR
is connected as a player.

Digital Production Environment

Superior Digital Quality and Versatile Editing

4:2:2 Component Video

The DVCPRO50 format's 4:2:2 component video recording
and playback is designed for high-end video production.
The 3.3:1 compression ratio minimises picture degradation
during both compression and decompression, so the 4:2:2
images retain their superior quality.

4-Channel Digital Audio

The AJ-SD955B and AJ-SD930B provide four channels of
high-quality 48-kHz/16-bit digital audio.* A level meter for
each channel provides a continuous display of the
recording or playback level. A linear cue audio track adds
convenience when searching for edit points.

*In DVCPRO mode there are two digital audio channels.

DVCPRO50/DVCPRO Switchable Recording

The AJ-SD955B and AJ-SD930B record and play back in
both DVCPRO50 and DVCPRO formats. In DVCPRO50
mode, each model can record up to 92 minutes on an AJ­5P92LP compact 1/4" cassette tape. In DVCPRO mode,
recording time is doubled to 184 minutes.*
In playback, the AJ-SD955B and AJ-SD930B automatically
detect the recording format used and play the tape back
accordingly.

*When recording in DVCPRO50 mode on a DVCPRO tape, the recording time will be

half the amount indicated on the cassette.

DV Playback

For added versatility, the AJ-SD955B and AJ-SD930B can
play back DV and DVCAM™ tapes. Standard DV tapes can
be played without an adaptor, while Mini-DV tapes can be
played using the AJ-CS455P adaptor.*

*Recording on Mini-DV cassette with an adaptor is impossible.

Even with an adaptor,DVCPRO VTRs cannot play Mini-DV cassette tapes recorded
in LP mode,nor 80/120 minutes Mini-DV cassette tapes.

Linear Editing with Frame Accurate Precision

The DVCPRO50 and DVCPRO formats both use intra-frame
compression. This allows tape-to-tape editing with to-the­frame precision and with no picture degradation at the edit
points.

DVCPRO50 Equipment in Sydney 2000 Olympic Games

Complete Editing Functions -- AJ-SD955B

The AJ-SD955B features an edit control panel and provides
functions such as assemble editing, insert editing, preview,
review, and trim. Single-event editing and audio split are
also possible, using the RS-422A control interface and a
standard editing controller.

625/525 Selectable — AJ-SD955B

The 625/525 selectable function in the AJ-SD955B lets you
play and use NTSC footage in program production. Use the
standard-equipped SDI or optional AJ-YA931G 525
analogue input board for 525 input, and the
standard-equipped SDI and analogue out for output.

New Illuminated Jog & Shuttle Dial

The ring of the newly designed Jog & Shuttle dial lights up
in search mode. This, plus the large LCD metering window,
gives you easy, precise operation. In shuttle mode you can
search in colour at ±32 times normal speed. Slow-motion
playback is provided at –0.43 to +0.43, +0.5, +0.75 times
normal speed in DVCPRO50 and DVCPRO. Digital audio
monitoring is possible in jog mode.

UMID Data Recording and Playback

The AJ-SD955B and AJ-SD930B record and play data that
conform to the UMID standard and contain a variety of
supplementary information. This allows it to read GPS data
(latitude, longitude and altitude) recorded by the
AJ-SDX900 Camera-Recorder. The AJ-SD955B and
AJ-SD930B can also handle VANC data for broadcast such
as Teletext.

*UMID (Unique Material Identifier): These identifiers for the AV material identifiers

have been defined in the SMPTE 330M international standard.

Easy Set-Up with On-Screen Display

On-screen display makes it easy to change a number of
initial settings. The display combines a simple,
straight-forward control panel with a host of functions.
This on-screen display is now available on one of the SDI
outputs in addition to the composite monitor output, thus
eliminating the need for analogue inputs on the Video
Monitor.

AJ-SD930B: Simple Operation Panel

The AJ-SD930B has virtually the same performance,
interface, and features as the AJ-SD955B, but without the
edit control panel and 525 switchable function.
This makes the cost-effective AJ-SD930B ideal at the heart
of a low-cost system for dubbing or on-air transmission, or
as a player in an editing system.

Standard Digital Interfaces for Easy Expandability

Standard SDI and AES/EBU In/Out

The AJ-SD955B and AJ-SD930B come standard with SDI
(Serial Digital Interface), allowing input/output of digital
component signals. They also come standard with
AES/EBU digital audio in/out (4 channels). This versatility
makes them ideal for post-production applications in an
ordinary D1 environment.

SDTI or IEEE 1394* Interface

An option slot allows system expansion. Connecting an
AJ-YAC930G SDTI (Serial Data Transport Interface) board
lets you transfer compressed data, with no degradation,
with a DVCPRO50/DVCPRO VTR for broadcast use.
Or, connecting an AJ-YAD955G IEEE 1394 Digital Interface
Board gives you degradation-free transfer of compressed
data , which delivers a full 4:2:2 compressed signal for use
in PC and Macintosh based editing systems.

*Users must select either the AJ-YAC930G SDTI board or the IEEE 1394 Digital

Interface Board. The two boards cannot be mounted or used at the same time.

Analogue Input/Output

The AJ-SD955B and AJ-SD930B come standard with
output composite and component video signals. They also
come standard with four channels of analogue audio
input/output. Analogue video input is available by adding
the optional AJ-YA931G (525) or AJ-YA932G (625)
boards. This efficient design provides all the versatility
needed in today's video production environment.

RS-422A, RS-232C, and Encoder Remote

• RS-422A (9-pin): For interfacing with a system that
includes an editing controller.

• RS-232C (25-pin):For PC applications.

• Encoder (15-pin): For remote adjustment of
the video signal.

• Parallel (25-pin): For general-purpose remote control.

• World-wide Voltage support (AC100 to 240V ±10%,
50 to 60Hz).

Option

AJ-YA931G 525 Analogue Video Input Board*

or

AJ-YA932G 625 Analogue Video Input Board

SDTI (Video/Audio)

Component Video

Composite Video

SDI (Video/Audio)

SDTI (Video/Audio)

AJ-YAC930G
SDTI Board

SDI (Video/Audio)

Composite Video

REF
Analogue Audio (4ch)

AES/EBU Audio (4ch)

TC

Component Video

Analogue Audio (4ch)

AES/EBU Audio (4ch)

Audio Monitor (L/R)
TC

AJ-SD955B/SD930B

IEEE1394 (Video/Audio) IEEE1394 (Video/Audio)

AJ-YAD955G
IEEE1394 Board

RS-422A (9-pin) Remote
Encoder Remote (15-pin)

Parallel Remote (25-pin)

AC100V to 240V

Standard

*Adding the AJ-YA931G 525 analogue input board
enables the input of analog NTSC signals with the
AJ-D955B only. The 525 and 625 boards are
selectable. Both boards cannot be mounted at the
same time.

or

OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES

SYSTEM APPLICATIONS

SDI (Video/Audio)

RS-422A

Player

AJ-SD930B

Recorder/EditingController

AJ-SD955B

SDI (Video/Audio)

SDI (Video/Audio)

SDI (Video/Audio)

SDI (Video/Audio)

Analog Audio

RS-422A

RS-422A

RS-422A

USB

RS-422A

Source1

AJ-SD930B

Recorder

AJ-SD955B

Source2

AJ-SD930B

AG-A850
Editing Controller

AG-MX70
Digital A/V Mixer
(with SDI option)

PC with MX-Navi

Source3to4
Cameraetc.

AUX1/AUX2
CDPlayeretc.

Digital AB Roll Editing

For high-quality AB roll editing, you
can connect to a digital A/V mixer via
SDI and control the system via an
editing controller.

Simple Editing with Two VTRs

For automatic editing,
the AJ-SD955B's edit control panel
can be used to control an
AJ-SD930B (or other external VTR)
used as a player.

IEEE1394 Digital Interface

AJ-SD930B/SD955B

withAJ-YAD955GIEEE1394board PC(WindowsorMacintosh)

Non-Linear Editing

Connect to a PC for non-linear editing
or webcasting with the optional
AJ-YAD955G IEEE1394 board.

*The PC must be equipped with an IEEE1394 interface

and appropriate software. DVCPRO50 data can only
be used by systems that are compatible with
50-Mbps DV data.

*Description for connecting REF. Video is omitted in this chart.

AJ-YA931G

525 Analogue Video Input Board
(for AJ-SD955B only)

AJ-YA932G

625 Analogue Video Input Board
(for AJ-SD955B/SD930B)

AJ-YAC930G

SDTI Board
(for AJ-SD955B/SD930B)

AJ-YAD955G

IEEE1394 Board
(for AJ-SD955B/SD930B)

AJ-CS455P

Mini-DV Cassette Adaptor

AJ-MA75P

Rack Mount Adaptor
(slide rail, not included)

General

Power Supply: AC100 to 240V ±10%, 50 to 60 Hz

Power Consumption: 120W (full operation)

Operating Temperature:

5°C to 40°C

Operating Humidity: 10% to 80% (non dew)

Weight: 14.9 kg (AJ-SD930B)

15.0 kg (AJ-SD955B)

Dimensions (WxHxD): 424 x 175.2 x 430 mm

Recording Format: DVCPRO50/DVCPRO switchable

Video Format: AJ-SD930B: 625i

AJ-SD955B: 625i/525i switchable

Recording Track: Digital Video:625/50i

Digital Audio:

4 channels (DVCPRO50)

2 channels (DVCPRO)
TC: Subcode area
Cue: 1 longitudinal track
CTL: 1 longitudinal track

Tape Speed: 625i: 67.708mm/s
(DVCPRO50) 525i: 67.640mm/s (AJ-SD955B)

Rec/Play Time: Max. 92 minutes with AJ-5P92LP

Tape: metal particle

FF/REW Time:

Less than 3 minutes with AJ-5P92LP

Digital Slowmotion: –0.43x to +0.43x, +0.5x, +0.75x

(DVCPRO50,DVCPRO)

Editing Accuracy: ±0 frame (TC)

Tape Timer Accuracy: ±1 frame (continuous CTL)

Servo Lock Time: Within 0.5 sec

(colour framing/standby ON)

Video

Sampling Frequency: Y: 13.5MHz, PB/PR: 6.75MHz

(DVCPRO50)

Quantization: 8 bits

Error Correction: Reed-solomon product code

Compression Method: DV-Based Compression

(SMPTE 314M)

Compression Ratio: 3.3:1 (DVCPRO50), 5:1 (DVCPRO)

Bit Rate: 50 Mbps (DVCPRO50)

25 Mbps (DVCPRO)

[Digital In/Analogue Component Out] (standard)

Bandwidth: Y: 25Hz to 5.5MHz ±0.5dB

PB/PR: 25Hz to 2.5MHz ±0.5dB

S/N Ratio: 60dB or more (Y)

K Factor: 1% or less (Y 2T)

Y/PB, PR Delay: 10 nsec or less

Audio

Sampling Frequency: 48kHz (sync. with video)

Quantization: 16 bits

Frequency Response: 20Hz to 20kHz, ±1.0dB

(reference level)

Dynamic Range: More than 90dB

(1kHz, emphasis off, "A" weighted)

Distortion: within 0.05%

(1kHz, emphasis off, reference level)

Cross Talk: Less than –80dB

(1kHz, between any 2ch)

Wow & Flutter: Below measurable limit

Headroom: 18 dB

De-Emphasis: T1=50µsec, T2=15µsec

ON/OFF (Automatically switching)

Cue Track:

300Hz to 6kHz (±3dB)(DVCPRO50)

Video Input

Analogue Component: BNC x 3 (Y/PB/PR),
(option) Y: 1.0Vp-p, 75Ω

PB/PR: 0.7Vp-p, 75Ω
(100% colour bar)

Analogue Composite : BNC x 2 (loop-through),

(option) 75Ω On/Off, Video:1.0Vp-p(75Ω)

Reference: Analogue Composite

BNC x 2 (loop-through) 75Ω On/Off

SDI: BNC x 2 (active through),

ITU-R BT.656-3

SDTI (option): BNC x 1 with AJ-YAC930G,

SMPTE 305M/321M

Video Output

Analogue Component: BNC x 3(Y/P

B/PR

),

Y: 1.0Vp-p, 75Ω
P

B

/PR: 0.7Vp-p, 75Ω

(100% colour bar)

Analogue Composite: BNC x 3

Video1/Video2:

Video/WFM switchable

Video 3: Superimpose on/off

SDI: BNC x 3

(SDI1, SDI2, SDI3: Superimpose on/off),
ITU-R BT.656-3

SDTI (option): BNC x 2 with AJ-YAC930G,

SMPTE 305M/321M

Video Out Adjustment Range

Video Gain: ±3 dB

Chroma Gain: ±3 dB

Chroma Phase: ±30°

Black Level ±100mV

Sync Phase: ±15 µsec

SC Phase: ±180°

Audio Input

Analogue(CH1/2/3/4): XLR x 4, +4/0/–20 dBu switchable,

600Ω/high-impedance switchable

Digital(CH1/2, CH3/4): BNC x 2, AES/EBU
Serial Digital: ITU-R BT.656-3 (BNC75Ω)

Audio Output

Analogue (CH1/2/3/4): XLR x 4, Low-impedance,

+4/0/–20 dBu switchable

Digital (CH1/2, CH3/4): BNC x 2, AES/EBU

1.0±0.2Vp-p, 75Ω

Serial Digital: ITU-R BT.656-3

Monitor: XLR x 2, Low-impedance,

+4/0/–20 dBu switchable

Phones: M3, variable level control, 8Ω

Others

IEEE1394: 9 pin x 1, IEEE1394-1995
TC IN: XLR x 1, 0.5 to 8.0 Vp-p, 10KΩ

TC OUT: XLR x 1

low-impedance, 2.0 ±0.5 Vp-p

RS-422A IN: D-sub 9 pin RS-422A I/F

RS-422A OUT: D-sub 9 pin RS-422A I/F

RS-232C: D-sub 25 pin RS-232C I/F

Parallel IN/OUT: D-sub 25 pin

Encoder Remote: D-sub 15 pin

Video Specifications
with the AJ-YA932G Optional Analogue Input Board

[Analogue Component In/Component Out]

Bandwidth:

Y: 25Hz to 5.5MHz ±1.0dB

5.75MHz -2.0dB

PB/PR: 25Hz to 2.5MHz ±1.0dB

2.75MHz -2.0dB

S/N Ratio: 55 dB or more

K Factor : 1% or less (Y 2T)

Y/PB, PR Delay: 20 nsec or less

[Analogue Composite In/Composite Out]

Bandwidth:

Y: 25Hz to 4.5MHz ±1.0dB,

5.75MHz (–3.0dB)

Y/C Delay: 20 nsec or less

Weight and dimensions shown are approximate.
Specifications are subject to change without notice.
These products may be subject to export regulations.

*DVCAM is a registered trademark of Sony Corp,.

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