Page 2 - For your safety; THIS APPARATUS MUST BE GROUNDED; Operating precaution
WARNING: • TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THISEQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. • TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, KEEP THIS EQUIPMENT AWAYFROM ALL LIQUIDS—USE AND STOREONLY IN LOCATIONS WHICH ARE NOTEXPOSED TO THE RISK OF DRIPPING ORSPLASHING LIQUIDS, AND DO NOT P...
Page 3 - CAUTION; For Europe
CAUTION:This apparatus can be operated at a voltage in therange 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 mayrequire the use of a different AC plug. Please contacteither a local or foreign Panasonic authorized s...
Page 4 - Caution for AC Mains Lead
4 FOR U.K. ONLY This appliance is supplied with a moulded three pinmains plug for your safety and convenience.A 13 amp fuse is fitted in this plug.Should the fuse need to be replaced please ensure thatthe replacement fuse has a rating of 13 amps and that itis approved by ASTA or BSI to BS1362.Check ...
Page 5 - Contents
5 Contents For your safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2General outline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6Standard accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....
Page 7 - Features; • Serial digital input/output connector
7 Features Time codes This VTR comes with a built-in time code generator(TCG)/time code reader (TCR). In addition to the internal time code, an external time codecan also be input and recorded as the LTC on the VTR. Multi-functional interfaces • Serial digital input/output connector The VTR comes wi...
Page 8 - Front panel; POWER switch; • The levels of the input signals are displayed; amber; Parts and Their Functions; L R
8 Front panel 1 POWER switch 2 Audio level meterThe audio information is displayed here.• The levels of the CH1, CH2, CH3, CH4, CH5, CH6, CH7 and CH8 PCM audio signals and levelof the CUE track signal are displayed here. • The levels of the input signals are displayed during recording and when E-E i...
Page 9 - FINE mode: Depending on the setting selected for the; : This is used to switch the pages of the current
9 POWER OFF ON HEADPHONES PUSHLOCK FULL CH CONDITION MONITOR FULL/FINE REMOTE L R 9P50P RS-232C CH 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 CUE X L / L / M - cassette Do not insert S-cassette without adapter EJECT AUDIO CH SELECT SHIFT ABC DEF GHI JKL MNO PQRS PREVIEW/ REVIEW PRE- ROLL A IN A OUT HOME RF1 ASSEM ADJUST SHTL ...
Page 11 - STILL: While the JOG button lamp is lighted, this
11 Front panel D SHTL buttonFor shuttle playback, press this button and proceedwith the operation using the search dial G . When the dial is turned to the desired position, thetape is played at the speed corresponding to theangle to which the dial has been turned. A stillpicture appears when the dia...
Page 12 - In all other situations:; REVIEW: When the button is pressed after a
12 N PREROLL buttonThis button is used to locate where a transmissionor manual editing starts on the tape.When it is pressed, the tape travels to the prerollpoint and it stops there.When the cue time has been registered on theHOME, PF1 or PF2 screen: The tape is prerolled from the registered cue tim...
Page 14 - If a button other than the; RECORDER: When this button is pressed, its lamp; • When the PLAYER button or RECORDER button
14 Front panel Y STANDBY buttonThe same tape tension is applied as in the regularstop mode. While the head drum is rotating, thebutton’s lamp lights to indicate that the standby ONmode is now established.If the button is pressed in the stop mode, thestandby OFF mode is established followed by thehal...
Page 15 - INPUT CHECK output specifications; AUDIO
15 Front panel INPUT CHECK output specifications VIDEO (59/60 Hz mode) Parts and Their Functions AUDIO Output system MONITOR L HD SDI (MONITOR)(embedded audio) SD SDI (MONITOR)(embedded audio) MONITOR (L, R) selection CH1 to CH8 Audio input which has beenset by the channels selectedas L channels* 2 ...
Page 16 - Time code display
16 1 Cue time displayThe currently registered cue time appears here.(For details of the cue time operations, refer to “Cuetime registration, preroll and cue-up” on page 112.)Cue time operations can be performed on theHOME, PF1 and PF2 screens only. 2 Operation mode (speed) displayThe current operati...
Page 18 - Rear panel; ” appears on the time code display and; *1: These connectors handle compressed data
18 Rear panel 1 AC IN socketUsing the power cord supplied, connect one end tothis socket and the other end to the power outlet. 2 SIGNAL GND terminalThis is connected to the signal ground terminal onthe component connected to this VTR in order tominimize noise. It is not a safety ground. 3 Fuse hold...
Page 19 - order to select “SD SDI” as the; For connection during deck-to-deck operations
19 Rear panel > SD SERIAL DIGITAL COMPONENT AUDIO andVIDEO OUT connectorsThe digital component audio and video signalscomplying with the SMPTE 259M-C, 272M-A or294M standard are output from these connectors.They are output during DVCPRO25M, 50M, DV orDVCAM interchangeable playback or when signals...
Page 20 - Connections; Set the REMOTE LED
20 PUSH PUSH PUSH PUSH SIGN AC IN TC IN IN L OUT CH 1 AUDIO IN CH 2 CH 3 CH 4 VIDEO OUT (WFM) ON OFF 75 ≠ ON OFF 75 ≠ (SUPER) 1 2 3 SD REF IN CH1·2 AUDIOOUT CH3·4 CH5·6 CH7·8 HD REF IN HD REF OUT SDREF OUT RS-232C ENCODER REMOTE REMOTE IN/OUT REMOTE OUT PARALLEL CH 1 CH 2 CH 3 CH 4 OUT R CUE MON PUS...
Page 21 - Note concerning tapes played back by this VTR
21 Note concerning tapes played back by this VTR • Use tapes which have been shot by a variable frame rate camera. • Do not use tapes which are copies of shot tapes or edited tapes. Doing so will cause the tape management information to be lost,and normal conversion and playback may not be possible ...
Page 22 - Example of connections with an editing controller
22 Example of connections with an editing controller Connections POWER OFF ON HEADPHONES PUSHLOCK FULL CH CONDITION MONITOR FULL/FINE REMOTE L R 9P50P RS-232C CH 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 CUE X L / L / M - cassette Do not insert S-cassette without adapter EJECT AUDIO CH SELECT SHIFT ABC DEF GHI JKL MNO PQRS P...
Page 23 - L cassette size; S cassettes; M cassette size; Concerning tapes
23 POWER OFF ON HEADPHONES PUSHLOCK FULL CH CONDITION MONITOR FULL/FINE REMOTE L R 9P50P RS-232C CH 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 CUE X L / L / M - cassette Do not insert S-cassette without adapter EJECT AUDIO CH SELECT SHIFT ABC DEF GHI JKL MNO PQRS PREVIEW/ REVIEW PRE- ROLL A IN A OUT HOME RF1 ASSEM ADJUST SHTL...
Page 24 - Turning on the power and inserting the cassette; Turn on the VTR’s power.; STOP and STANDBY modes
24 Before starting to operate the VTR, check whether theequipment has been connected properly. Turning on the power and inserting the cassette 1 Turn on the VTR’s power. 3 Insert the cassette tape.Without forcing it, insert the cassette tape at theprescribed position. 4 Check that the STOP lamp is l...
Page 25 - Recording; Selecting the video and audio input signals
25 Recording 1 Set the accidental erasure prevention tab on thecassette tape to the “recording” position, and insertthe tape. 3 Select “EE” as the OUTPUT setting using on the <HOME> menu. E-E pictures now appear onthe TV monitor. F1 4 Check that the REC INHIBIT lamp is off.If the lamp is light...
Page 26 - Playback; Playback phase adjustment function; Press the TRIM button (“
26 Playback 1 Insert the cassette tape, and set the VTR to theSTOP mode. 3 Adjust the audio playback levels.Before adjusting the playback levels, check thatthe PB LED is lighted and that the audioadjustment dial is in the unlocked status. If the dialis locked (indicated by the lighted LOCK LED),pres...
Page 28 - Manual Editing; Press the PLAY button.; Preroll
28 Manual Editing 1 Select the editing mode.ASSEM button: Assemble (frame-to-frame continuity) editing isperformed using this button.INSERT button: Insert editing is performed using this button. 2 On the time code display, select the channels to beedited.ASSEM: Set ASSEM to ON using the button. INSE...
Page 29 - Switch settings and adjustments; When using this VTR as the recorder; Automatic Editing; Register the edit points of the recorder and player.; When using this VTR as the player
29 POWER OFF ON HEADPHONES PUSHLOCK FULL CH CONDITION MONITOR FULL/FINE REMOTE L R 9P50P RS-232C CH 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 CUE X L / L / M - cassette Do not insert S-cassette without adapter EJECT AUDIO CH SELECT SHIFT ABC DEF GHI JKL MNO PQRS PREVIEW/ REVIEW PRE- ROLL A IN A OUT HOME RF1 ASSEM ADJUST SHTL...
Page 30 - Registering the edit points
30 Automatic Editing (deck-to-deck) 1 Select the editing mode.ASSEM button: Assemble (frame-to-frame continuity) editing isperformed in this mode.INSERT button: Insert editing is performed in this mode. 2 On the time code display, select the channels to beedited.ASSEM: Set ASSEM to ON using the butt...
Page 31 - Resetting edit points; Modifying edit points; • When only one edit point has been set; Checking the edit points
31 1 Re-registering an edit pointLocate the new edit point by performing the jog orshuttle operation, and press the IN (or OUT) buttonand SET button at the same time to re-register theedit point. 2 Modifying an edit point in 1-frame increments(trimming function)Press the TRIM button while holding do...
Page 32 - Previewing
32 Automatic Editing (deck-to-deck) Previewing 1 After the edit points have been registered, pressthe PREVIEW button.Regular preview is now conducted. <Notes>• If the edit IN point has not been registered, the position where the PREVIEW button waspressed is registered as the edit IN point. • T...
Page 33 - • When the edit OUT point is reached, the tape is; Reviewing
33 1 Upon completion of the editing, press the REVIEWbutton.Review is now started by the recorder.• To stop the review at any time, press the STOP button. • When the edit OUT point is reached, the tape is postrolled, after which it stops. Reviewing Automatic Editing (deck-to-deck) POWER OFF ON HEADP...
Page 34 - Modifying the edit points; button or TRIM; Cueing the tape up to the edit points; Audio Split Editing
34 ∫ Modifying the edit points Video IN point:While holding down the IN button, press the TRIM i button or TRIM j button. Video OUT point:While holding down the OUT button, press theTRIM i button or TRIM j button. Audio IN point:While holding down the A-IN button, press theTRIM i button or TRIM j bu...
Page 35 - Duration display
35 Audio Split Editing ∫ Duration display The duration can be indicated on the display.Between the video IN and OUT points: Press the IN button and OUT button at the sametime.Between the audio IN and OUT points: Press the A-IN button and A-OUT button at thesame time. Match frame processing functionW...
Page 36 - Variable memory function; Variable memory playback operation procedure; Outline
36 Variable memory function 1 Register the IN point using the SET button and INbutton. There is no need to set the OUT point forvariable memory playback. Variable memory playback operation procedure The variable memory mode can be selected by setting (VARMEM) on the <HOME SHIFT> menu to “ON.”W...
Page 37 - Variable memory editing operation procedure; • Phase synchronization is not performed during
37 1 Select the editing mode on the <ASSEMBLE> or<INSERT> menu. 2 Select the VTR to be operated by pressing theRECORDER or PLAYER button. 3 Register the IN and OUT points using the SETbutton and IN and OUT buttons. The player’s OUTpoint cannot be registered. 4 Press the PLAYER button to ...
Page 38 - Function menus; General description; General menus
38 Function menus The function menus are used to set the functions which are frequently used.The function menus are selected directly using the direct menu buttons on the front panel. General description General menus <HOME>, <HOME SHIFT>The most basic settings for recording, playback an...
Page 39 - Allocating the function keys
39 Function menus Allocating the function keys F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 F6 Menu (6 types) Menu hierarchy Items allocated to function keys HOME 1st OUTPUT TC/CTL TC CLR R INH 2nd (SHIFT) PREROL OUTREF CAPSTN VARMEM VIDEO 1st VID IN INT SG WFM UP CON DW CON 2nd (SHIFT) 3rd (F+SHIFT) V LV C LV HUESUP LV BR CT R-...
Page 40 - Toggle; * When only the function button is pressed, message; How to switch the settings
40 Function menus Toggle: Each time a function button is pressed, the setting ischanged or entered. F i toggle*: When a function button is pressed while the F buttonis held down, the setting can be changed or enteredeach time. Toggle i ADJ: When a function button is pressed, the setting ishighlighte...
Page 41 - Status display 1
41 Function menus <HOME> F1 SHIFT F2 F3 F4 F5 F6 Status display 1 Status display 2 Warning mark Name of menu displayed Remaining tape/total tape Time counter Cue time Back menu indicator Variable memory mode indicator Operation mode/speed F1 SHIFT F2 F3 F4 F5 F6 The most basic settings for rec...
Page 43 - HOME; Hz/60 Hz operation specifications for tape playback
43 Function menus <HOME> Playback reference signal (OutRef) specifications for tape playback Input signal provided (“Yes”)/not provided (“No”) HD_REF_IN Yes No SD_REF_IN Yes No Yes No INPUT Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No AUTO EXT_HD_REF EXT_SD_REF INPUT HD_REF_IN HD_REF_IN SD_REF_IN INPUT HD_REF_...
Page 44 - Remaining tape/total tape display; R” or “U; Variable memory mode indicator; This is displayed when the
44 Function menus <HOME> Operation mode (speed) display This indicates the current operation mode (includingthe speed display). Display EJECT Operation mode Eject mode STANDBY OFF Standby OFF mode T.RELEASE Tension release mode STOP Stop mode PREROLL Preroll mode PLAY Playback mode PLAY i Spec...
Page 45 - Registering TCG values
45 <HOME> Registering TCG values 1. 2. 3. Selecting the valuesPress the TC/CTL button to select TC.Press the button. The selected item (cue time or TC) is now highlighted. Turn the ADJUST dial to select TC.Again press the button. A single digit is highlighted, and the mode for inputting numeri...
Page 47 - Video signal input switching, internal signal; VIDEO; This display appears when the
47 Function menus <VIDEO> 1. Video signal input switching, internal signal source type changing, and up-converter aspectratio conversion Function button/item Switching method Corresponding setup menu item F1VID IN Toggle No. 600 VIDEO IN SEL Description of setting Refer to the setup menu.The S...
Page 49 - Audio volume control switching, CUE audio
49 Function menus <AUDIO> *The underlining (__) denotes the factory setting mode. F1 SHIFT F2 F3 F4 F5 F6 F1 SHIFT F2 F3 F4 F5 F6 F1 SHIFT F2 F3 F4 F5 F6 The basic input/output settings for the audio signalsare set on these menu screens. 1. Audio signal input selection (CH1jCH4) 2. Audio signa...
Page 51 - TC
d 12h 24h 51 Function menus <TC> The TC-related settings are performed on these menuscreens.Whether the TC is to be superimposed ontothe display can also be set on this screen. Function button/item Switching method Corresponding setup menu item F1TC SRC Toggle No. 507 TC SOURCE Description of ...
Page 52 - Moving to registered points; Page number display area; Page operations
52 Function menus <CUE> Moving to registered points The highlighting on the registered point display area ismoved by turning the ADJUST dial. It is moved in theascending order of points when the dial is turnedclockwise and in the descending order of points whenit is turned counterclockwise. Wh...
Page 53 - Cue point registration; When registering cue points by number; CUE
53 Search modeThe desired search point can be selected, and thetape can be prerolled to that point.When the display page has been changed using the [ (PREV) or (NEXT) button on the <CUE> menu, the following applies depending on the settingfor (PAGE) on the <CUE SHIFT> menu. When “MANU” i...
Page 54 - Clearing individual registered points; When the; Search operations; Clearing all the registered points together; When
54 Function menus <CUE> *The underlining (__) denotes the factory setting mode. Function button/item Switching method Corresponding setup menu item F1PREV Press ___ Description of setting For multi-cue page forward scrolling. Setting ___ F2NEXT Press ___ For multi-cue page reverse scrolling. _...
Page 55 - Warning display; Error log function; The error log mode can be selected by pressing the; LCD monitor displays; DIAG
55 Function menus <DIAG> Warning display When a warning occurs in this VTR, the warning mark(W) blinks at the top left of the screen. If (WARN) is now pressed, the details of the warning can bechecked out on the LCD monitor.When more than one warning has occurred, turn theADJ dial to scroll th...
Page 56 - Messages saved when ON is selected as the setting
56 Function menus Function button/item Switching method Corresponding setup menu item F1WARN ___ ___ Description of setting For displaying the warning messages on the LCD monitor. Setting ___ F2HOURS ___ ___ For displaying the hour-meter on the LCD monitor. ___ F1 (SHIFT)STEP Toggle No. 015 AUTO STE...
Page 57 - MENU
57 Function menus <MENU> *The underlining (__) denotes the factory setting mode. These enable movement to the menu screens foroperations (adjustments, saving data onto or loading itfrom the internal memory or IC cards) relating to theSYSTEM and SETUP menus. Function button/item Switching metho...
Page 58 - Automatic editing and manual editing; • When the editing mode has been selected (the
58 Function menus <ASSEMBLE> Function button/item Switching method Corresponding setup menu item F1ASSEM Toggle ___ Description of setting For setting the editing mode to ON or OFF.When the display is highlighted, the ASSEMBLE editingmode is set to ON, and the ASSEM button lights. Setting OFF ...
Page 59 - and; INSERT
59 Function menus <INSERT> Registering the edit points After the edit IN and OUT points have beenregistered, the and buttons light. Automatic editing and manual editing • When the editing mode has been selected (the button is lighted), automatic editing or manual editing can be performed even ...
Page 60 - • Canceling individual items; Monitor display menu; Settings; Confirmation message
60 Function menus <SETUP MENU/SYSTEM MENU> Selecting the menu itemsSelect the menu item by turning the ADJ dial.(The cursor is moved down when the dial is turnedclockwise and up when it is turned counter-clockwise.)• Forward or reverse page scrolling (SETUP menu only)The menu list is organized...
Page 61 - Flow of setting changes; function buttons
61 Function menus <SETUP MENU/SYSTEM MENU> Flow of setting changes Select the menu item Open thescreen. Close thescreen.F6 (EXIT) Submenu Press the ADJ dial. Press the ADJ dial. Turn the ADJ dial. F i F4 (item reset) Turn the ADJ dial. F i F4 (item reset), F i F5 (SET) Turn the ADJ dial. F i F...
Page 63 - FILE
63 Function menus <FILE> File overwrite inhibit facilityIt is possible to lock the overwrite inhibit facility forindividual files in VTR MEMORY to . Select the file to be locked, and press (LOCK) to lock it.If (LOCK) is pressed again, the facility is unlocked.The locked or unlocked mode is dis...
Page 64 - Registration; is pressed after pressing
64 Function menus <PF1/PF2> F1 SHIFT F2 F3 F4 F5 F6 Menu name Selection marker Registered menu number Item selection cursor Item number Item number Category Setting number Item name Press (RESET) while holding down the button. All the registered menu number and name displayswill now go blank.A...
Page 65 - PF1/PF2 function buttons
65 Function menus PF1/PF2 function buttons Function button/item Switching method Corresponding setup menu item F1 : PREV Press ___ Description of setting For scrolling the on-screen menu pages in the forwarddirection. Setting ___ F2 ; NEXT Press ___ For scrolling the on-screen menu pages in the reve...
Page 66 - PF1/PF2 function button names
66 Function menus PF1/PF2 function button names When SETUP menu items have been registered in the function buttons, the names of these function buttons aredisplayed as set forth in the table below. Setup menu item No. Name of setup menu item Function button name 000 P-ROLL TIMEPRE ROL 001 LOCAL ENA ...
Page 69 - File status; is pressed on the
69 <CARD> F1 SHIFT F2 F3 F4 F5 F6 Memory name Memory selectioncursor Warning message 1 F1 SHIFT F2 F3 F4 F5 F6 Warning message 2 File status (VTR) File number(VTR) File number(CARD) File title (CARD) File title (VTR) File status (CARD) F1 SHIFT F2 F3 F4 F5 F6 F1 SHIFT F2 F3 F4 F5 F6 SYSTEM MEN...
Page 70 - IC CARD MEMORY; • IC CARD MEMORY; First select the operation file, and then press
70 IC card data layout VTR memory data layout Current MULTI CUEMULTI CUE Lock ≤ <> Lock k 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Current ERROR LOG ERROR LOG ≤ <> k 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 8 • The SETUP MENU (current, USER1 to USER4) and SYSTEM MENU settings, 50PIN ASSIGNregistration data, MULTI CUE registered points and...
Page 71 - • Unlocking a file
71 Function menus Function button/item Switching method Corresponding setup menu item F1FORMAT F i Press ___ Description of setting For formatting the IC card. Setting ___ F2SAVE < Press ___ For transferring data to the IC card files. ___ F4DELETE F i Press ___ For deleting IC card files. ___ F5L...
Page 72 - Pins in which functions can be registered; the; Registered item names
72 Function menus F1 SHIFT F2 F3 F4 F5 F6 Registered item name Registered value Selection marker <50P IN/OUT ASSIGN> Pins in which functions can be registered IN pins: Pins 6 to 20, 22, 23, 25 OUT pins: Pin 21, 24, pins 32 to 46, 48All other pins are reserved and cannot be changed. Using the f...
Page 73 - Clearing; Entering the 50-pin connector pins
73 Function menus <50P IN/OUT ASSIGN> Press (RESET) while holding down the button. All the registered item names and registered valuesare now set to the factory settings. (These settingscannot be restored.) F F4 Registering functions in the input pins/Active inputsRegistering functions in the ...
Page 74 - Special OUT menu list
74 Function menus Special IN menu list (continued) Special OUT menu list No.SUPERDISPLAY Description of setting B22UD FIT_V For switching the picture angle during down-conversion toletter box and the picture angle during up-conversion to thetop/bottom cut status in the vertical direction. B23UD FIT_...
Page 76 - 0P IN/OUT ASSIGN function buttons
76 Function menus <50P IN/OUT ASSIGN> 50P IN/OUT ASSIGN function buttons Function button/item Switching method Corresponding setup menu item F1 : PREV Press ___ Description of setting For scrolling the on-screen menu pages in the forwarddirection. Setting ___ F2 ; NEXT Press ___ For scrolling ...
Page 77 - 0-pin assignment factory settings; • For a status, a maximum open collector and sink
77 Function menus <50P IN/OUT ASSIGN> 50-pin assignment factory settings Pin no. I/O Setting item 1 I REC 2 I PLAY 3 I FF 4 I REW 5 I STOP 6 I ___ 7 I ___ 8 I 422 REMOTE ON 9 I 422 REMOTE OFF 10 I LOCAL ENABLE 11 I EJECT 12 I IN SET 13 I REC INH ALL 14 I REC INH PRE 15 I LOCAL DISABLE 16 I TC ...
Page 78 - System menus; Video output signal adjustments
LOCAL HD HD AJ-HD1700 External encoder remotecontroller SD BOTH SD BOTH BOTH HD External encoder remotecontroller/AJ-HD1700 SD BOTH Setting Adjustment item 05:ENCODERSEL 06:V LEVELCTRL 662: V LEVEL663: C LEVEL664: HUE ( or C PHASE)665: SETUP LVL (or BK LVL) REMOTE 78 System menus No./Item Descriptio...
Page 81 - Setup menus
81 Setup menus The underlining (__) denotes the factory setting mode. <BASIC> No./Item Description of setting 000 P-ROLL TIME For setting the preroll time. Any time from 0 to 30 seconds can be set in 1- second increments. 0000 0s : : 0005 5s : : 0030 30s <Notes>• During automatic editing...
Page 103 - Audio outputs in the search mode
103 Setup menus <AUDIO> (continued) No./Item Description of setting No./Item Description of setting 763 METERSCALE (This menu isnot displayed forAJ-HD1700E.) For selecting the scale display of the audiolevel meter. 0000 PEAK_0: [The audio level is displayed with 0 dB as themaximum level. 0001 ...
Page 104 - • Adjust the timing with the video signals to cover the
104 Setup menus The underlining (__) denotes the factory setting mode. <MENU> No./Item Description of setting A02 P. ON LOAD This VTR is equipped with VTR MEMORYfor storing the current settings (* 1 ) and VTR MEMORY to for backing up VTR MEMORY . The data of a selected VTR MEMORY to can be loa...
Page 106 -
2F 106 2F 2F Setup menus <Menu management accompanying switching the system frequency> The system menu and setup menu have some items whose settings differ and other items with which noselection options are displayed and whose settings are fixed (indicated by the shading in the table below),de...
Page 111 - Time code and user’s bit; Time code; User’s bit
111 Time code and user’s bit Time code The time code is used when the time code signalgenerated by the time code generator (time codesignal generator) is to be recorded on the tape, itsvalues are to be read by the time code reader (timecode signal reader), and the absolute position of thetape is to ...
Page 112 - Concerning the time code and user’s bit; Setting the external time code; • Registration; Time code and user’s bit playback
112 Concerning the time code and user’s bit Setting the external time code 1 Set the VTR to the stop mode. 3 If the video input has been set to HD SDI input orINT SG, set TC SRC on the <TC> menu to EXT-L, SLTC or SVITC. F1 4 If the video input has been set to SD SDI (whenthe optional board has...
Page 113 - Superimpose screen; data has not been read correctly from the tape.
113 Display positionThe position of the characters superimposed on thedisplay can be changed using (C HPOS) and (C VPOS) on the <TC SHIFT> menu and the ADJdial. F3 F2 Superimpose screen The control signals, time code, etc. are displayed onthis screen using abbreviations. TCR 22 : 22 : 22 : 22 ...
Page 114 - Selecting the audio recording channels and monitor output; Audio recording channels
114 POWER OFF ON HEADPHONES PUSHLOCK FULL CH CONDITION MONITOR FULL/FINE REMOTE L R 9P50P RS-232C CH 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 CUE X L / L / M - cassette Do not insert S-cassette without adapter EJECT AUDIO CH SELECT SHIFT ABC DEF GHI JKL MNO PQRS PREVIEW/ REVIEW PRE- ROLL A IN A OUT HOME RF1 ASSEM ADJUST SHT...
Page 115 - Display saving function
115 Display saving function This function is provided to extend the service life of theLCD monitor. It starts up if none of the front panelcontrols have been operated or the cassette tape has notbeen run at all for about 5 minutes.While the saving function is working, the LCD monitordisplay goes bla...
Page 116 - Rack mounting
116 A B C D E F G H 2 Attach the outer member brackets to the rack.Check that the height is the same for the left andright brackets. 3 Remove the four screws at the front used to attachthe left and right side panels. 4 Attach the AJ-MA75P rack-mounting adaptersusing the same four screws. 1 Attach th...
Page 117 - Video head cleaning; room immediately after it has been heated up.; Condensation
117 This VTR is equipped with an auto head cleaningfunction which automatically reduces the amount ofdirt on the video heads. In order to maximize theVTR’s reliability, however, it is recommended that thevideo heads be cleaned as and when appropriate. For further details on how to actually clean the...
Page 118 - DIAG menu; Displaying the DIAG menu; Error messages; The warning information is displayed by pressing; Displaying the warning information; • A warning message is displayed whenever a
118 When a warning occurs in this VTR, the warning lamplights up.When the DIAG menu is opened, a description of thewarning will appear on the front panel LCD area andTV monitor. Also, when an abnormal operation isdetected in this VTR, the AUTO OFF lamp lights up,and a message appears on the time cod...
Page 119 - Displaying the hour-meter information; Turn the ADJ dial to move the cursor (
119 If “T&S&M” has been selected as the setup menu itemNo.006 (DISPLAY SEL) setting, a message appearsin the mode display area whenever a warning or errorhas occurred. When a multiple number of errors haveoccurred, the one with the highest priority is displayed. Error messages Priority Displ...
Page 122 - Hardware specifications; External interface specifications; • Connector pin specifications
122 The VTR can be operated by commands when theRS-232C interface is used. (Refer to the commandtables on page 125 and 126.) ∫ Condition for acknowledgingcommands from RS-232C interface Setup menu item No.204 (RS232C SEL): ONIf the above condition is not met, [ACK]+[STX]ER001[EXT] is returned to the...
Page 123 - Communication parameters; Data format; XX XX XX
123 Software specifications (protocol) 1. Communication parameters RS-232C interface Communicationsystem Asynchronous, full duplex Transfer rate 300, 600, 1200, 2400, 4800 or 9600 bps Bit length 7 bits or 8 bits Stop bit 1 bit or 2 bits Parity bit None, odd or even ACK code Returned or not returned&...
Page 124 - ER001: Invalid command
124 RS-232C interface 3. Return format [VTR > controller (PC)] The following responses are made to thecommands. If necessary, more than oneresponse is made. ∫ When the communication has endedsuccessfully1. The receive completion message is returned. [ACK] 06h 2. The execution completion message i...
Page 125 - Commands relating to operation control; • If a command not listed in the table is received,
125 RS-232C interface 5. Command table ∫ Commands relating to operation control <Notes> • As the return (completion) message, [ACK] is returned when data is received, and only theexecution message which is subsequentlyreturned is listed in the table. • If a command not listed in the table is r...
Page 126 - Commands relating to inquiries; • In the case of commands not listed in the table
126 RS-232C interface ∫ Commands relating to inquiries <Notes> • In terms of the return (completion) message, [ACK] is returned when data is received, andonly the execution message which issubsequently returned is listed in the table. • In the case of commands not listed in the table below, ER...
Page 127 - Microsoft QuickBASIC sample program; Microsoft QuickBASIC is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation.
127 RS-232C interface ∫ Microsoft QuickBASIC sample program CLS STX$ = CHR$(&H2): ETX$ = CHR$ (&H3): NAK$ = CHR$(15): ACK$ = CHR$(&H6) PRINT "*** RS-232C COMMUNICATION SAMPLE PROGRAM ***" PRINT "Type Command 'QUIT' to quit." PRINT REM *** Communication Port Initial & ...
Page 128 - Connector signals; VIDEO IN; REMOTE OUT
128 Connector signals VIDEO IN HD SERIAL IN(DIGITAL) BNC k 1, active-through (BNC k 1) HD REF IN BNC k 2, loop-through, 75 ™ termination switch provided SD REF IN BNC k 2, loop-through, 75 ™ termination switch provided SD SERIAL IN(DIGITAL) BNC k 1, active-through (BNC k 1) (board, option) SDTI IN B...
Page 129 - Printed circuit boards
CUE INPUT IMPEDANCE SWThis sets the CUE input impedance. HIGH/600 ™ 129 Connector signals PARALLEL REMOTE (50P ) Refer to 50P IN/OUT ASSIGN on the function menu(page 75) for the connection pin signals. ENCODER REMOTE(15P) Pin No. Signal 1 FRAME GROUND 4 REM (G) 7 REM RX (X) REMOTE CONTROL PROTOCOL R...
Page 130 - Specifications; Video Input Connectors
130 [GENERAL] indicates the safety information. Power supply: AC 100–240V, 50–60 Hz (AJ-HD1700P) AC 100–240V, 50–60 Hz (AJ-HD1700E) Power consumption: 240W Operating ambient temperature: 41 x F to 104 x F (5 x C to 40 x C) Operating ambient humidity: 10% to 80% (no condensation) Weight: Approx. 48.4...
Page 134 - Panasonic Broadcast Europe; Panasonic Broadcast Europe GmbH
F0703H1 @ 32 PANASONIC BROADCAST & TELEVISION SYSTEMS COMPANYUNIT COMPANY OF MATSUSHITA ELECTRIC CORPORATION OF AMERICA Executive Office:One Panasonic Way 4E-7, Secaucus, NJ 07094 (201) 348-7000 EASTERN ZONE: One Panasonic Way 4E-7, Secaucus, NJ 07094 (201) 348-7621 Southeast Region:1225 Northbr...