Panasonic AJ-SD965P User Manual

Model No. AJ- P

Digital Video Cassette Recorder

Operating Instructions

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

VQT0N87

F1104W0 -F @ Printed in Japan

ENGLISH

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.”

Operating precaution

Operation near any appliance which generates strong magnetic fields may give rise to noise in the video and audio signals. If this should be the case, deal with the situation by, for instance, moving the source of the magnetic fields away from the unit before operation.

CAUTION

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.

$ THIS EQUIPMENT 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 the normal household wiring. Extension cords used with the equipment must have three cores and be correctly wired to provide connection to the ground. Wrongly wired extension cords are a major cause of fatalities. The fact that the equipment operates satisfactorily does not imply that the power outlet is grounded or that the installation is completely safe. For your safety, if you are in any doubt about the effective grounding of the power outlet, please consult a qualified electrician.

WARNING:

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

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

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 AUTHORIZED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

CAUTION:

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

CAUTION:

Do not install or place this deck 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:

THE AC RECEPTACLE (MAINS SOCKET OUTLET) SHALL BE INSTALLED NEAR THE EQUIPMENT AND SHALL BE EASILY ACCESSIBLE. TO COMPLETELY DISCONNECT THIS EQUIPMENT FROM THE AC MAINS, DISCONNECT THE POWER CORD PLUG FROM THE AC RECEPTACLE.

CAUTION:

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

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

indicates safety information.

FCC Note:

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.

Warning:

To assure continued FCC emission limit compliance, the user must use only shielded interface cables when connecting to external units. Also any unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment could void the user’s authority to operate it.

Notice (U.S.A.only):

This product has a fluorescent lamp that contains a small amount of mercury. It also contains lead in some components. Disposal of these materials may be regulated in your community due to environmental considerations. For disposal or recycling information please contact your local authorities, or the Electronics Industries Alliance: <http://www.eiae.org.>

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.

Introduction

The AJ-SD965 is multi-purpose studio digital VTR 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. This VTR incorporate digital compression technology to dramatically reduce deterioration of picture quality and sound resulting from dubbing, thereby attaining high picture quality.

This unit also come equipped with a variety of functions, such as assemble and insert functions, which are necessary when performing editing operations with a VTR. A 3.5-inch color LCD monitor is also featured to allow users to perform settings and monitor the display images with consummate ease.

Contents

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Parts and their functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Front panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Display panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Rear panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

Tapes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

Jog/Shuttle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

Manual editing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

Preroll . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

Automatic editing (deck-to-deck) . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

Switch settings and adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

Selecting the editing mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

Registering the edit points . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

Checking and previewing edit points . . . . . . . . . . .27

Modifying edit points . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

Executing and reviewing automatic editing . . . . . .29

Audio split editing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30

Variable memory editing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32

PF (Programmable Function) functions . . . . . . . .33

Setup (initial settings) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34

Setup menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35

SYSTEM menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38

USER menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40

<BASIC> . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40

<OPERATION> . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42

<INTERFACE> . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45

<EDIT> . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46

<TAPE PROTECT> . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48

<TIME CODE> . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49

<VIDEO> . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51

<AUDIO> . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55

<V BLANK> . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58

<LCD> . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61

<MENU> . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61

Time code/user bit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62

Superimpose screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64

Video output signals and servo reference

signal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65

Audio V fade function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67

Audio recording channel and monitor output

selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68

Printed circuit board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68

Rack mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69

Video head cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70

Condensation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70

Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70

Error messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71

RS-232C interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76

Connector signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83

Optional interface boards

O Analog Video Input Board

AJ-YA932G (625i), AJ-YA931G (525i)

O Digital Video Interface Board (IEEE 1394)

AJ-YAD955G

Use only the optional boards listed above.

The AJ-YAD455P or AJ-YAD755G cannot be used with this unit.

Never use the AJ-YAD455P or AJ-YAD755G with this unit as it will cause malfunctioning.

AJ-YAD455P: IEEE 1394 board for the AJ-D455 AJ-YAD755G: IEEE 1394 board for the AJ-SD755

Features

Recording and playback of UMID information

Recording and playback of UMID (Unique Material Identifier) information complies with the SMPTE 330M standard. UMID information can be checked on the DIAG menu.

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.

Multi-function front panel with LCD monitor

The LCD panel for monitoring images, the large-size display panel and many function buttons are housed on the 4U size front panel, and this is a layout which makes for improved operability.

Direct audio channel mixing

By operating the buttons on the front panel, the audio signals (CH1 to CH4) to be recorded can be switched directly.

PF (Programmable Function) buttons

Four of the setup menu items which are used most frequently can be registered in four PF buttons. The settings for the items registered can be changed directly using these buttons.

UMID information cannot be played back correctly by VTRs that do not support the recording and playback of UMID information. In addition, even if a VTR that does not support the recording and playback of UMID information is connected to this unit and recording performed, UMID information will not be recorded correctly.

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 126 minutes of recording at the 50 Mbps rate

The cassette tapes used have 1/4-inch width to achieve a compact design. M cassette (when AJ-P66MP is used)

50 Mbps: Max. 33 minutes 25 Mbps: Max. 66 minutes

L cassette (when AJ-5P92LP is used)

50 Mbps: Max. 92 minutes 25 Mbps: Max. 184 minutes

XL cassette (when AJ-5P126XG is used)

50 Mbps: Max. 126 minutes 25 Mbps: Max. 252 minutes

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.

Features (continued)

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 IEEE1394 digital input/output

Use of an digital video interface board (AJYAD955G, optional accessory) enables input/output interfacing of the digital signals with the IEEE1394 standard.

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-SD965 is to be used with a 625i system.

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 REMOTE button

Press this button to switch the mode when a device connected to the 9-pin REMOTE, RS-232C or PARALLEL connector is to be used to control this VTR.

Remote mode (lamp ON):

The unit can be controlled by the external device which has been set using the setup menu items below.

No.201 (9P SEL) No.203 (25P SEL) No.204 (RS232C SEL)

Local mode (lamp OFF):

The unit can be controlled using the controls on its own operation panel. When ON is selected as the setup menu item No.211 (LOCAL 25P) setting, the unit can be controlled by the external device which has been connected to the PARALLEL connector.

4 SUPER switch

ON:

The setup menus and other information are superimposed onto the display of the TV monitor which is connected to the VIDEO OUT 3 connector or SDI OUT 3 connector.

OFF:

The menus and other information are not superimposed.

5 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.

6 TCG switch

INT:

The time code generated by the time code generator incorporated inside the unit is used.

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).

7 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.

8 Cassette insertion slot

9 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).

Parts and their functions

POWER

REMOTE

SUPER

REC INH

TCG

MODE

OFF

DVCPRO 50

EJECT

CUE

VIDEO

ASSEM

COUNTER

CH 1 CH 2 CH 3 CH 4

PF 1 PF 2 PF 3 PF 4

RESET

PLAYER

RECORDER

SET

TC PRESET

STAND BY

EDIT

A OUT

OUTIN SET

A IN

PREROLL

AUTO EDIT

PREVIEW/ REVIEW

INPUT SELECTMETER

AUDIO MON SELAUDIO MIXHEADPHONES

AUDIO VOL SEL

VIDEO

CH 1

RMIX

1&2

CH1/3

PULL

CH2/4

REC CH1/3

CH1/3 CH2/4

REC CH2/4

3&4

CH 2 CH 3 CH 4

AUDIO

FULL/FINE

RECPLAY

REW FF

SHIFT

PULL

STOP

INSERT

PUSH

DVCPRO

OFF

RECPBUNITY

VAR

OFF

INT

EXT

TAPE

XL/L/M-

cassette

SHTL

JOG

SLOW

1 82 9

456

Front panel

: PLAY button

Press this button to start playback. When this button is pressed together with the REC button, recording starts. 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.

; 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.

< 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

(continued)

= 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 EE 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).

POWER

REMOTE

SUPER

REC INH

TCG

MODE

OFF

DVCPRO 50

EJECT

CUE

VIDEO

ASSEM

COUNTER

CH 1 CH 2 CH 3 CH 4

PF 1 PF 2 PF 3 PF 4

RESET

PLAYER

RECORDER

SET

TC PRESET

STAND BY

EDIT

A OUT

OUTIN SET

A IN

PREROLL

AUTO EDIT

PREVIEW/

REVIEW

INPUT SELECTMETER

AUDIO MON SELAUDIO MIXHEADPHONES

AUDIO VOL SEL

VIDEO

CH 1

RMIX

1&2

CH1/3

PULL

CH2/4

REC CH1/3

CH1/3 CH2/4

REC CH2/4

3&4

CH 2 CH 3 CH 4

AUDIO

FULL/FINE

RECPLAY

REW FF

SHIFT

PULL

STOP

INSERT

PUSH

DVCPRO

OFF

RECPBUNITY

VAR

OFF

INT

EXT

TAPE

XL/L/M-

cassette

SHTL

JOG

SLOW

:@ ;

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TRIM button

MODE switch

Front panel

A 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.)

B 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.

C 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.

Parts and their functions

(continued)

D 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 lit, 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 lit, 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 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 set using setup menu No. 323 (JOG FWD MAX) and No. 324 (JOG REV MAX).

E JOG and SHTL/SLOW lamps

These lamps indicate the search dial mode.

JOG:

This lights in the JOG mode.

SHTL/SLOW:

This lights in the SHTL/SLOW mode.

F 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.

G 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 (SHIFT+PLAYER) is held down in the TC or UB mode, the time code generator is reset.

TC PRESET

POWER

REMOTE

SUPER

REC INH

TCG

MODE

OFF

DVCPRO 50

EJECT

CUE

VIDEO

ASSEM

COUNTER

CH 1 CH 2 CH 3 CH 4

PF 1 PF 2 PF 3 PF 4

RESET

PLAYER

RECORDER

SET

TC PRESET

STAND BY

EDIT

A OUT

OUTIN SET

A IN

PREROLL

AUTO EDIT

PREVIEW/

REVIEW

INPUT SELECTMETER

AUDIO MON SELAUDIO MIXHEADPHONES

AUDIO VOL SEL

VIDEO

CH 1

RMIX

1&2

CH1/3

PULL

CH2/4

REC CH1/3

CH1/3 CH2/4

REC CH2/4

3&4

CH 2 CH 3 CH 4

AUDIO

FULL/FINE

RECPLAY

REW FF

SHIFT

PULL

STOP

INSERT

PUSH

DVCPRO

OFF

RECPBUNITY

VAR

OFF

INT

EXT

TAPE

XL/L/M-

cassette

SHTL

JOG

SLOW

F B CE

G D

TC PRESET

Front panel

H 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.

I 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.

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.

K 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.

Parts and their functions

(continued)

L 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.

M 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.

N 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.

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Front panel

Parts and their functions

(continued)

R 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-YAD955G) 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

P 3.5-inch color LCD monitor

This monitor enables the output images and menu settings to be monitored. Information such as the time code is not displayed.

[Saving function of LCD monitor]

If none of the controls on the front panel are

operated or the cassette tape does not move at

all for about 5 minutes, the saving function is

activated, and the display vanishes from the LCD

monitor.

To release this function, either operate one of the

buttons or the dial on the front panel or issue a

tape transport instruction from the controller.

The operation performed to release the saving

function is executed without the user having to

take another step.

O When OFF is set as the setup menu item

No.900 (LCD PROTECT) setting, the saving function will not work.

<Note>

Although the LCD monitor has been manufactured using technology with extremely high levels of precision, some pixels may be missing from parts of the screen or some pixels may remain lighted. These missing or lighted pixels will not be recorded. It should also be borne in mind that this is not indicative of a malfunction.

Q Headphone jack and volume control

When stereo headphones are connected to the headphone jack, the sound during recording, playback or editing can be monitored using the headphones. The volume level of the headphone output and monitor output can be adjusted using the volume control. Whether the volume level of the monitor output is to be coupled to the volume control or not can be selected using the setup menu item No. 713 (MONI OUT). (Note that the volume level of the headphones is coupled at all times.) When the volume of the monitor output is not coupled, it is fixed at a set level and is not affected by the position of the volume control.

CH1/3, CH2/4 lamp displays

∫: ON, ∑: OFF

Front panel

Parts and their functions

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S AUDIO MIX switch

This is used to switch the input signals to be recorded on the CH1, CH2, CH3 and CH4 audio channels in conjunction with the REC CH1/CH3 and REC CH2/CH4 buttons T.

1&2:

The audio input signals are switched to CH1 by the REC CH1/CH3 button. The audio input signals are switched to CH2 by the REC CH2/CH4 button.

3&4:

The audio input signals are switched to CH3 by the REC CH1/CH3 button. The audio input signals are switched to CH4 by the REC CH2/CH4 button.

T REC CH1/CH3 and REC CH2/CH4 buttons, and

CH1/3 and CH2/4 lamps

These buttons are used to switch the input signals to be recorded on the CH1, CH2, CH3 and CH4 audio channels in conjunction with the AUDIO MIX switch S.

When the AUDIO MIX switch is set to 1&2

O Each time the REC CH1/CH3 button is pressed,

the setting status is switched in turn to A, B and C in this sequence.

When the AUDIO MIX switch is set to 3&4

O Each time the REC CH1/CH3 button is pressed,

the setting status is switched in turn to A, B and C in this sequence.

O Each time the REC CH2/CH4 button is pressed,

the setting status is switched in turn to A, B and C in this sequence.

O Each time the REC CH2/CH4 button is pressed,

the setting status is switched in turn to A, B and C in this sequence.

Lamp

Channel on

which signals

are recorded

Input channel

CH1/3 CH2/4

∫∑

POWER

REMOTE

SUPER

REC INH

TCG

MODE

OFF

DVCPRO 50

EJECT

CUE

VIDEO

ASSEM

COUNTER

CH 1 CH 2 CH 3 CH 4

PF 1 PF 2 PF 3 PF 4

RESET

PLAYER

RECORDER

SET

TC PRESET

STAND BY

EDIT

A OUT

OUTIN SET

A IN

PREROLL

AUTO EDIT

PREVIEW/

REVIEW

INPUT SELECTMETER

AUDIO MON SELAUDIO MIXHEADPHONES

AUDIO VOL SEL

VIDEO

CH 1

RMIX

1&2

CH1/3

PULL

CH2/4

REC CH1/3

CH1/3 CH2/4

REC CH2/4

3&4

CH 2 CH 3 CH 4

AUDIO

FULL/FINE

RECPLAY

REW FF

SHIFT

PULL

STOP

INSERT

PUSH

DVCPRO

OFF

RECPBUNITY

VAR

OFF

INT

EXT

TAPE

XL/L/M-

cassette

SHTL

JOG

SLOW

CH1 CH1

∑∫

CH1 CH2

∫∫

CH1 CH1+CH2

Lamp

Channel on

which signals

are recorded

Input channel

CH1/3 CH2/4

∑∫

CH2 CH2

∫∫

CH2 CH1+CH2

∫∑

CH2 CH1

Lamp

Channel on

which signals

are recorded

Input channel

CH1/3 CH2/4

∫∑

CH3 CH3

∑∫

CH3 CH4

∫∫

CH3 CH3+CH4

Lamp

Channel on

which signals

are recorded

Input channel

CH1/3 CH2/4

∑∫

CH4 CH4

∫∫

CH4 CH3+CH4

∫∑

CH4 CH3

Front panel

U AUDIO MON SEL (L and R) 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).

V AUDIO MON SEL (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 AUDIO MON SEL (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 AUDIO MON SEL (R) button.

W 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 the AUDIO VOL SEL (REC/PB) switch X.

Parts and their functions

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X AUDIO VOL SEL (REC/PB) switch

This switches the function of the audio level control knobs W between recording and playback.

REC:

Adjustment of recording level

PB:

Adjustment of playback level

Y AUDIO VOL SEL (UNITY/VAR) 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 W.

VAR:

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

<Note>

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

Z 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.

[ 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 “WARNING” information, “HOURS METER” information and “UMID” information. Switching between the display of each type of information is accomplished by pressing the search button. Displayed on the “WARNING” screen are details of the warnings. 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 “UMID INFO” screen are details of the UMID (Unique Material Identifier) information.

POWER

REMOTE

SUPER

REC INH

TCG

MODE

OFF

DVCPRO 50

EJECT

CUE

VIDEO

ASSEM

COUNTER

CH 1 CH 2 CH 3 CH 4

PF 1 PF 2 PF 3 PF 4

RESET

PLAYER

RECORDER

SET

TC PRESET

STAND BY

EDIT

A OUT

OUTIN SET

A IN

PREROLL

AUTO EDIT

PREVIEW/

REVIEW

INPUT SELECTMETER

AUDIO MON SELAUDIO MIXHEADPHONES

AUDIO VOL SEL

VIDEO

CH 1

ENC

VIDEO

LEVEL

CONTROL

REMOTE

PRESET

MANUAL

LOCAL

RMIX

1&2

CH1/3

PULL

CH2/4

REC CH1/3

CH1/3 CH2/4

REC CH2/4

3&4

CH 2 CH 3 CH 4

AUDIO

FULL/FINE

RECPLAY

REW FF

SHIFT

PULL

STOP

INSERT

PUSH

DVCPRO

OFF

RECPBUNITY

VAR

OFF

INT

EXT

TAPE

XL/L/M-

cassette

SHTL

JOG

SLOW

CHROMA

LEVEL

PRESET

MANUAL

SET UP

BLK

PRESET

MANUAL

PRESET

REGEN

PRESET

REC RUN

FREE RUN

MANUAL

HUE

DIAG

CHROMA PH

V Z

YX W

[

Front panel

Parts and their functions

(continued)

\ ENC CONTROL switch

REMOTE:

Set to this position to adjust the video output signals using a device which has been connected to the 9-pin REMOTE, RS-232C or PARALLEL connector.

LOCAL:

Set to this position to adjust the video output signals using the unit’s controls (], ^, _, `).

] VIDEO LEVEL control and switch

These are used to adjust the video output level. When the ENC CONTROL switch \ is set to LOCAL and the VIDEO LEVEL switch is set to MANUAL, the video output level can be adjusted using the VIDEO LEVEL control. The maximum adjustment range is ±3 dB. When the VIDEO LEVEL switch is set to PRESET, the video output level is fixed at 0 dB.

^ CHROMA LEVEL control and switch

These are used to adjust the chroma level. When the ENC CONTROL switch \ is set to LOCAL and the CHROMA LEVEL switch is set to MANUAL, the chroma level can be adjusted using the CHROMA LEVEL control. The maximum adjustment range is ±3 dB. When the CHROMA LEVEL switch is set to PRESET, the chroma level is fixed at 0 dB.

_ SET UP (BLK) control and switch

These are used to adjust the setup (black) level. When the ENC CONTROL switch \ is set to LOCAL and the SET UP switch is set to MANUAL, the setup level can be adjusted using the SET UP control. The maximum adjustment range is ±14 IRE (100 mV). When the SET UP switch is set to PRESET, the setup (black) level is fixed at 0 IRE (0 mV).

` HUE (CHROMA PH) control and switch

These are used to adjust the hue (chroma phase). When the ENC CONTROL switch \ is set to LOCAL and the HUE switch is set to MANUAL, the hue can be adjusted using the HUE control. The maximum adjustment range is ±30 degrees. When the HUE switch is set to PRESET, the hue (chroma phase) is fixed at 0 degree.

a TC (REGEN/PRESET) 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.

b TC (REC RUN/FREE RUN) switch

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

REC RUN:

The internal time code generator is advanced during recording. The time code advances all the time when the TC (REGEN/PRESET) switch a is at the REGEN position.

FREE RUN:

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

POWER

REMOTE

SUPER

REC INH

TCG

MODE

OFF

DVCPRO 50

EJECT

CUE

VIDEO

ASSEM

COUNTER

CH 1 CH 2 CH 3 CH 4

PF 1 PF 2 PF 3 PF 4

RESET

PLAYER

RECORDER

SET

TC PRESET

STAND BY

EDIT

A OUT

OUTIN SET

A IN

PREROLL

AUTO EDIT

PREVIEW/ REVIEW

INPUT SELECTMETER

AUDIO MON SELAUDIO MIXHEADPHONES

AUDIO VOL SEL

VIDEO

CH 1

ENC

VIDEO LEVEL

CONTROL

REMOTE

PRESET

MANUAL

LOCAL

RMIX

1&2

CH1/3

PULL

CH2/4

REC CH1/3

CH1/3 CH2/4

REC CH2/4

3&4

CH 2 CH 3 CH 4

AUDIO

FULL/FINE

RECPLAY

REW FF

SHIFT

PULL

STOP

INSERT

PUSH

DVCPRO

OFF

RECPBUNITY

VAR

OFF

INT

EXT

TAPE

XL/L/M-

cassette

SHTL

JOG

SLOW

CHROMA

LEVEL

PRESET

MANUAL

SET UP

BLK

PRESET

MANUAL

PRESET

REGEN

PRESET

REC RUN

FREE RUN

MANUAL

HUE

DIAG

CHROMA PH

\ a

] ^_ ` b

c SHIFT button

When the SHIFT button is pressed together with the buttons shown below, other operations can be performed.

This combination is used to set the time code or user bit value. Press the PLAYER button while holding down the SHIFT button to stop the advance of the time code or user bit, and change the value using the search dial. O For further details, refer to the “Time code/user

bit” section (page 62).

TC PRESET

SHIFT

PLAYER

TC PRESET

This combination is used to set the unit to the menu mode. When the RECORDER button is pressed while holding down the SHIFT button, the setup menu screen is displayed on the LCD monitor, and the setup menu item number appears on the counter display. (The setup menu screen is also displayed on the TV monitor which has been connected to the VIDEO OUT 3 connector or SDI OUT 3 connector.) O For further details, refer to the “Setup (initial

settings)” section (page 34).

SHIFT

RECORDER

This combination is used to set the unit to the PF (Programmable Function) mode. When the SET button is pressed while holding down the SHIFT button, the CH1, CH2, CH3 and CH4 INSERT buttons function as the , , and buttons.

The setup menu items registered in the , ,

and buttons are displayed on the LCD monitor. (The setup menu screen is also displayed on the TV monitor which has been connected to the VIDEO OUT 3 connector or SDI OUT 3 connector.) O For further details, refer to the “PF

(Programmable Function) functions” section (page 33).

PF4PF3

PF2PF1

CH 1

PF 1

CH 2

PF 2

CH 3

PF 3

CH 4

PF 4

PF4

PF3PF2PF1

SET

SHIFT

Front panel

Parts and their functions

(continued)

POWER

REMOTE

SUPER

REC INH

TCG

MODE

OFF

DVCPRO 50

EJECT

CUE

VIDEO

ASSEM

COUNTER

CH 1 CH 2 CH 3 CH 4

PF 1 PF 2 PF 3 PF 4

RESET

PLAYER

RECORDER

SET

TC PRESET

STAND BY

EDIT

A OUT

OUTIN SET

A IN

PREROLL

AUTO EDIT

PREVIEW/ REVIEW

INPUT SELECTMETER

AUDIO MON SELAUDIO MIXHEADPHONES

AUDIO VOL SEL

VIDEO

CH 1

RMIX

1&2

CH1/3

PULL

CH2/4

REC CH1/3

CH1/3 CH2/4

REC CH2/4

3&4

CH 2 CH 3 CH 4

AUDIO

FULL/FINE

RECPLAY

REW FF

SHIFT

PULL

STOP

INSERT

PUSH

DVCPRO

OFF

RECPBUNITY

VAR

OFF

INT

EXT

TAPE

XL/L/M-

cassette

SHTL

JOG

SLOW

CH 1 CH 2 CH 3 CH 4

PF 1 PF 2 PF 3 PF 4

PLAYER

RECORDER

SET

TC PRESET

Display panel

1 TV system displays

The selected TV system is displayed here. It is possible to switch between the 525 interlace and 625 interlace systems by setting setup menu item No. 070 (TV SYSTEM).

: This lights when the 525 interlaced TV system

has been selected.

: This lights when the 625 interlaced TV system

is selected.

2 WIDE lamp

This lamp lights when 16:9 wide-screen information is being recorded on a tape. Recording of wide-screen information can be selected on setup menu No. 645 (WIDE SELECT). This lights lamps during tape playback when widescreen information has been recorded on the tape.

3 REMOTE lamp

This lights when the REMOTE button 3 (page 7) has been set to the remote mode.

4 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 :

IEEE 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 :

IEEE 1394 compressed digital signals (option)

SG :

Internal reference signals

AUDIO

VIDEO

625

525

Parts and their functions

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5 lamp

This lamp lights when UMID information is present on the input signal in E-E mode. This lamp lights during tape playback when UMID information has been recorded on the tape.

6 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.

7=lamp

This lamp lights when a cassette tape is inserted into the VTR. In the standby OFF mode, this lamp is flashing.

8 SERVO lamp

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

9 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 lit.

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.

3 6 85741 92

CTL

ANALOG

AUDIO

AES/EBU

USER SET

SDI

SDTI/1394

INH

SCH

DVCPRO

DVCAM

SERVO

EDIT REC

TC UB

Y PB PR

VIDEO

CMPST

SDI

SDTI/1394

SG 1 2

REMOTEWIDE

625525

: 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).

;

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

(continued)

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 ITU-R BT.656-4 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 4 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

AC IN

SIGNAL

GND

AES/EBU

SDI

ANALOG

CH1/2

VIDEO

OUT

SERVICE ONLY

REMOTE IN/OUT

CH1 CH2AUDIO

ENCODER REMOTE

RS-232C

PARALLEL

REMOTE OUT

REF VIDEO IN

OFF

(WFM)

(SUPER)

OPTION

CH3/4

CH1/2

OUT

CH3/4

OUT

REMOTE

75Ω

OFF

75Ω

ANALOG

TC IN

ACTIVE

THROUGH

OUT

MON

CH4

CH3

CH1 CH2AUDIO

OUT

CH4

CH3

OPTION

(SUPER)

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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 4 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

(continued)

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.

<Note>

Noise may appear on the CUE signal at the instant recording is started.

D OPTION connector

Use of an digital video interface board (AJYAD955G, optional accessory) enables input/output interfacing of the digital signals with the IEEE1394 standard.

Source machine:

Set the REMOTE button 3 on the front panel to the remote mode (REMOTE lamp ON).

Recorder:

Set the REMOTE button 3 on the front panel to the local mode (REMOTE lamp OFF).

Connections

ANALOG

AES/EBU

CH1/2

AC IN

SIGNAL

GND

CH3/4

CH1/2 OUT

CH3/4 OUT

OPTION

2 P B

(WFM)

(SUPER)

SERVICE ONLY

VIDEO

VIDEO IN

REF VIDEO IN

OUT

REMOTE

REMOTE IN/OUT

75Ω

OFF

REMOTE OUT

ENCODER REMOTE

75Ω

OFF

RS-232C

PARALLEL

PUSH PUSH

CH1 CH2AUDIO

PUSH PUSH

CH3

CH1 CH2AUDIO

CH3

OUT

ANALOG

SDI

OUT

PUSH

ACTIVE

THROUGH

CH4

OUT

(SUPER)

MON

OPTION

MON

CH4

Connections with editing controller

Connections (continued)

OFF

PULL

DVCPRO 50

POWER

DVCPRO

SUPER

REC INH

TCG

MODE

REMOTE

INT

TAPE

OFF

EXT

PREVIEW/

PREROLL

AUTO EDIT

INPUT SELECTMETER

REVIEW

FULL/FINE

VIDEO

AUDIO

AUDIO MON SELAUDIO MIXHEADPHONES

1&2

3&4

REC CH1/3

RMIX

CH 1

RECPBUNITY

AUDIO VOL SEL

CH 2 CH 3 CH 4

VAR

CH1/3

CH2/4

REC CH2/4

CH1/3 CH2/4

XL/L/M-

cassette

CUE

VIDEO

ASSEM

COUNTER

INSERT CH 1 CH 2 CH 3 CH 4

RESET

PF 1 PF 2 PF 3 PF 4

PLAYER

RECORDER

STAND BY

TC PRESET

EDIT

RECPLAY

A OUT

A IN

REW FF

STOP

OUTIN SET

EJECT

SHTL

SLOW

PUSH

JOG

SET

SHIFT

PULL

POWER

REMOTE

SUPER

REC INH

TCG

MODE

OFF

DVCPRO 50

EJECT

CUE

VIDEO

ASSEM

COUNTER

CH 1 CH 2 CH 3 CH 4

PF 1 PF 2 PF 3 PF 4

RESET

PLAYER

RECORDER

SET

TC PRESET

STAND BY

EDIT

A OUT

OUTIN SET

A IN

PREROLL

AUTO EDIT

PREVIEW/ REVIEW

INPUT SELECTMETER

AUDIO MON SELAUDIO MIXHEADPHONES

AUDIO VOL SEL

VIDEO

CH 1

RMIX

1&2

CH1/3

PULL

CH2/4

REC CH1/3

CH1/3 CH2/4

REC CH2/4

3&4

CH 2 CH 3 CH 4

AUDIO

FULL/FINE

RECPLAY

REW FF

SHIFT

PULL

STOP

INSERT

PUSH

DVCPRO

OFF

RECPBUNITY

VAR

OFF

INT

EXT

TAPE

XL/L/M-

cassette

SHTL

JOG

SLOW

L cassette size

XL 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 enabling recording and playback for up to 33 minutes at the 50 Mbps rate and for up to 66 minutes at the 25 Mbps rate. (AJ-P66MP)

L cassettes

Tapes enabling recording and playback for up to 92 minutes at the 50 Mbps rate and for up to 184 minutes at the 25 Mbps rate. (AJ-P126LP, 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.

XL cassettes

Tapes enabling recording and playback for up to 126 minutes at the 50 Mbps rate and for up to 252 minutes at the 25 Mbps rate. (AJ-5P126XG)

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.

Jog mode

Jog/Shuttle

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

Shuttle mode

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.

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

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.

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

and SLOW lamps is lit, 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 lit, 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.

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

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.

Manual editing

Select the editing mode.

ASSEMBLE:

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

INSERT:

Insert editing is performed in this mode.

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

Press the PLAY button.

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.

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

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 (PROLL 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).

Automatic editing (deck-to-deck)

Set the POWER switch to ON.

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

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

If the recording levels are to be adjusted using the level controls, set the AUDIO VOL SEL (UNITY/VAR) switch to the VAR position. If the recording levels are to be fixed, set the switch to the UNITY position.

Set the REMOTE button to the local mode (REMOTE lamp OFF).

Switch settings and adjustments

When using the AJ-SD965 as the recorder

Set the POWER switch to ON.

If the playback levels are to be adjusted using the level controls, set the AUDIO VOL SEL (UNITY/VAR) switch to the VAR position. If the playback levels are to be fixed, set the switch to the UNITY position.

Set the REMOTE button to the remote mode (REMOTE lamp ON).

When using the AJ-SD965 as the player

Set the AUDIO VOL SEL (REC/PB) switch to the REC position.

Set the AUDIO VOL SEL (REC/PB) switch to the PB position.

Audio level control knobs

POWER

REMOTE

SUPER

REC INH

TCG

MODE

OFF

DVCPRO 50

EJECT

CUE

VIDEO

ASSEM

COUNTER

CH 1 CH 2 CH 3 CH 4

PF 1 PF 2 PF 3 PF 4

RESET

PLAYER

RECORDER

SET

TC PRESET

STAND BY

EDIT

A OUT

OUTIN SET

A IN

PREROLL

AUTO EDIT

PREVIEW/

REVIEW

INPUT SELECTMETER

AUDIO MON SELAUDIO MIXHEADPHONES

AUDIO VOL SEL

VIDEO

CH 1

RMIX

1&2

CH1/3

PULL

CH2/4

REC CH1/3

CH1/3 CH2/4

REC CH2/4

3&4

CH 2 CH 3 CH 4

AUDIO

FULL/FINE

RECPLAY

REW FF

SHIFT

PULL

STOP

INSERT

PUSH

DVCPRO

OFF

RECPBUNITY

VAR

OFF

INT

EXT

TAPE

XL/L/M-

cassette

SHTL

JOG

SLOW

1 3546 2

POWER

REMOTE

SUPER

REC INH

TCG

MODE

OFF

DVCPRO 50

EJECT

CUE

VIDEO

ASSEM

COUNTER

CH 1 CH 2 CH 3 CH 4

PF 1 PF 2 PF 3 PF 4

RESET

PLAYER

RECORDER

SET

TC PRESET

STAND BY

EDIT

A OUT

OUTIN SET

A IN

PREROLL

AUTO EDIT

PREVIEW/

REVIEW

INPUT SELECTMETER

AUDIO MON SELAUDIO MIXHEADPHONES

AUDIO VOL SEL

VIDEO

CH 1

RMIX

1&2

CH1/3

PULL

CH2/4

REC CH1/3

CH1/3 CH2/4

REC CH2/4

3&4

CH 2 CH 3 CH 4

AUDIO

FULL/FINE

RECPLAY

REW FF

SHIFT

PULL

STOP

INSERT

PUSH

DVCPRO

OFF

RECPBUNITY

VAR

OFF

INT

EXT

TAPE

XL/L/M-

cassette

SHTL

JOG

SLOW

1 324

Automatic editing

(deck-to-deck) (continued)

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.

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.

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

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 23.

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.

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.

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.

POWER

REMOTE

SUPER

REC INH

TCG

MODE

OFF

DVCPRO 50

EJECT

CUE

VIDEO

ASSEM

COUNTER

CH 1 CH 2 CH 3 CH 4

PF 1 PF 2 PF 3 PF 4

RESET

PLAYER

RECORDER

SET

TC PRESET

STAND BY

EDIT

A OUT

OUTIN SET

A IN

PREROLL

AUTO EDIT

PREVIEW/

REVIEW

INPUT SELECTMETER

AUDIO MON SELAUDIO MIXHEADPHONES

AUDIO VOL SEL

VIDEO

CH 1

RMIX

1&2

CH1/3

PULL

CH2/4

REC CH1/3

CH1/3 CH2/4

REC CH2/4

3&4

CH 2 CH 3 CH 4

AUDIO

FULL/FINE

RECPLAY

REW FF

SHIFT

PULL

STOP

INSERT

PUSH

DVCPRO

OFF

RECPBUNITY

VAR

OFF

INT

EXT

TAPE

XL/L/M-

cassette

SHTL

JOG

SLOW

1•2

POWER

REMOTE

SUPER

REC INH

TCG

MODE

OFF

DVCPRO 50

EJECT

CUE

VIDEO

ASSEM

COUNTER

CH 1 CH 2 CH 3 CH 4

PF 1 PF 2 PF 3 PF 4

RESET

PLAYER

RECORDER

SET

TC PRESET

STAND BY

EDIT

A OUT

OUTIN SET

A IN

PREROLL

AUTO EDIT

PREVIEW/

REVIEW

INPUT SELECTMETER

AUDIO MON SELAUDIO MIXHEADPHONES

AUDIO VOL SEL

VIDEO

CH 1

RMIX

1&2

CH1/3

PULL

CH2/4

REC CH1/3

CH1/3 CH2/4

REC CH2/4

3&4

CH 2 CH 3 CH 4

AUDIO

FULL/FINE

RECPLAY

REW FF

SHIFT

PULL

STOP

INSERT

PUSH

DVCPRO

OFF

RECPBUNITY

VAR

OFF

INT

EXT

TAPE

XL/L/M-

cassette

SHTL

JOG

SLOW

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