Digital Video Cassette Recorder
Operating Instructions
AJ-
AJ-
E
E
Model No.
Before operating this product, please read the instructions carefully and save this manual for future use.
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Operating precaution
IMPORTANT
“Unauthorized recording of copyrighted
television programmes, video tapes and other
materials may infringe the right of copyright
owners and be contrary to copyright laws.”
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.
THIS APPARATUS MUST BE EARTHED
To ensure safe operation the three-pin plug must be
inserted only into a standard three-pin power point
which is effectively earthed through the normal
house-hold wiring.
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CAUTION:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR SHOCK
HAZARD, REFER MOUNTING OF THE
OPTIONAL
INTERFACE
BOARD
TO
Extension cords used with the equipment must be
three-core and be correctly wired to provide
connection to earth. Wrongly wired extension cords
are a major cause of fatalities.
The fact that the equipment operates satisfactorily
does not imply that the power point is earthed and
that the installation is completely safe. For your
safety, if in any doubt about the effective earthing of
the power point, consult a qualified electrician.
AUTHORIZED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
CAUTION:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR SHOCK
HAZARD, REFER CHANGE OF SWITCH
SETTING INSIDE THE UNIT TO QUALIFIED
SERVICE PERSONNEL.
DO NOT REMOVE PANEL COVER BY
UNSCREWING.
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CAUTION:
Do not install or place this unit in a
bookcase, built-in cabinet or any other
confined space in order to maintain adequate
ventilation. Ensure that curtains and any
other materials do not obstruct the
ventilation to prevent risk of electric shock or
fire hazard due to overheating.
To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove
cover. No user serviceable parts inside.
Refer servicing to qualified service personnel.
CAUTION:
THE AC OUTLET (MAINS SOCKET) SHALL
BE INSTALLED NEAR THE EQUIPMENT AND
SHALL BE EASILY ACCESSIBLE.
CAUTION:
Even when the Power Switch is in the OFF
position, a small current flows the filter circuit.
WARNING:
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:
Keep the temperature inside the rack to
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between 5°C to 40°C.
Bolt the rack securely to the floor so that it
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will not topple over when VTR is drawn out.
CAUTION:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR SHOCK
HAZARD AND ANNOYING INTERFERENCE,
USE THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES
ONLY.
indicates safety information.
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Contents
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Time code/user’s bit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57
Superimpose screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59
Parts and their functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Front panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Display panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Rear panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Video output signals and servo reference
signal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60
Audio V fade function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62
Audio recording channel and monitor output
selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63
Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Tapes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Printed circuit board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63
Rack mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64
Video head cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65
Condensation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65
Error messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66
RS-232C interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71
SDTI interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76
Connector signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79
Jog/Shuttle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
SD955B
Manual editing
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
SD955B
Preroll
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
SD955B
Automatic editing (deck-to-deck)
. . . . . . .21
Switch settings and adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Selecting the editing mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Registering the edit points . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Checking and previewing edit points . . . . . . . . . .23
Modifying edit points . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Executing and reviewing automatic editing . . . . .25
SD955B
Audio split editing
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
SD955B
Variable memory editing
. . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
Optional interface boards
OAnalog Video Input Board
AJ-YA932G (625i), AJ-YA931G (525i)
OSDTI Interface Board
AJ-YAC930G
ODigital Video Interface Board (IEEE 1394)
AJ-YAD955G
Setup (initial settings) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
Setup menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
SYSTEM menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
USER menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
<BASIC> . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
<OPERATION> . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
<INTERFACE> . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40
<EDIT> . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41
<TAPE PROTECT> . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43
<TIME CODE> . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44
<VIDEO> . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46
<AUDIO> . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50
<V BLANK> . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53
<MENU> . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56
Use only the optional boards listed above.
The AJ-YAD455P or AJ-YAD755G cannot be
used with this unit.
AJ-YAD455P: IEEE 1394 board for the AJ-D455
AJ-YAD755G: IEEE 1394 board for the AJ-SD755
Never use the AJ-YAD455P or AJ-YAD755G with
this unit as it will cause malfunctioning.
Introduction
The AJ-SD930B and AJ-SD955B are multi-purpose
studio digital VTRs which utilize small, 1/4-inch wide
cassette tapes for high quality recording, playback
and editing of video images recorded at a rate of 50
Mbps in addition to recording, playback and editing in
DVCPRO (25 Mbps) format.
These VTRs incorporate digital compression
technology to dramatically reduce deterioration of
picture quality and sound resulting from dubbing,
thereby attaining high picture quality.
These units also come equipped with a variety of
functions, such as assemble and insert functions,
which are necessary when performing editing
operations with a VTR.
(Editing operations cannot be performed with the AJ-
SD930B alone; however, these operations are
possible if an external controller is connected to the
unit.)
These operating instructions include descriptions for both the AJ-SD955B and AJ-SD930B.
SD955B
Descriptions which concern only the AJ-SD955B are marked with
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Features
Light and compact
Time codes
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).
This unit has
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.
a
built-in TCG (time code
Up to 92 minutes of recording
M cassettes (max. 33 minutes: using the AJ-5P33MP)
and L cassettes (max. 92 minutes: using the AJ-
5P92LP) can be used with this unit. Tape width is a
compact 1/4-inch.
Multifunctional interface
OSerial digital input/output
A component serial interface is provided as
standard and enables interfacing of the serial digital
component signals.
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.
OAnalogue video input/output
Both composite and component signal outputs are
provided as standard.
Use of an analogue video input board (AJ-YA932G,
optional accessory) enables interfacing of the
component (Y, PB, PR) and composite signal input.
Switching between 525i and 625i TV systems
SD955B
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.
Use the AJ-YA931G analog video input board
when the AJ-SD955B is to be used with a 525i
system.
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.
OAES/EBU audio input/output
Digital audio input/output connectors are provided.
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.
OIEEE1394 digital input/output
Use of an digital video interface board (AJ-
YAD955G, optional accessory) enables input/output
interfacing of the digital signals with the IEEE1394
standard.
OSDTI input/output
Use of an SDTI board (AJ-YAC930G, optional
accessory) enables input/output interfacing of the
SDTI (Serial Data Transport Interface) signals.
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)
O9-pin RS-422A/RS-232C remote
In addition to the standard 9-pin serial remote (RS-
422A), RS-232C and 25-pin parallel remote
connectors are also provided.
The RS-422A enables another VTR to be operated
in parallel with the unit if loop connection is used.
Dial shuttle
Colour images can be played back in forward and
reverse directions up to a maximum of a32 normal
playback speed.
Recording and playback of UMID information
Recording and playback of UMID (Unique Material
Identifier) information complies with the SMPTE 330M
standard.
O4-channel, high-sound-quality digital audio
The 4-channel PCM audio enables independent
editing for all four channels in addition to channel
mixing.
UMID information can be checked on the DIAG menu.
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.
OMenu-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.
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Parts and their functions
Front panel
1
5
2
3
4
5INPUT 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).
DVCPRO 50
ON
POWER
DVCPRO
DV
OFF
JOG
SHTL
SLOW
COUNTER ASSEM VIDEO CUE
TC
STAND BY
EDIT
PLAYER
RECORDER
REC
METER
FULL/FINE
RESET CH1
CH2
CH3
CH4
L
MONITOR SELECT
R
PLAY
STOP
INSERT
VIDEO:
A
IN
A
OUT
TRIM
REW
FF
MONITOR
MIX
A
VOL
INPUT SELECT
SET
PREVIEW/PREVIEW
AUTO EDIT
PREROLL
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).
SELECT
HEADPHONES
IN
OUT
VIDEO
CH1
AUDIO
CH2
CH3
CH4
TC
PRESET MENU
SUPER
ON
REC INH INT TCG
REGEN
MODE
TAPE
CONTROL
SET
DIAG
UNITY
VAR
ON
REMOTE
REC LEVEL
PB LEVEL
PRESET
EXIT
OFF
OFF
EE
LOCAL
O When SG has been selected, the signal is
switched to the internal reference signal
selected on setup menu No. 600 (INT SG).
AUDIO:
1POWER switch
2Format 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:
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.
This indicates playback of DV format tapes.
Example:
Settings
AUDIO button
3Cassette insertion slot
USER SET
Setup menus
4EJECT 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.
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 : Analogue input signals
CH2 : AES/EBU digital signals
CH3 : SDI input digital signals
CH4 : Analogue input signals
EJECT button operation can be enabled or disabled
with setup menu No. 115 (EJECT SW INH).
<Notes>
OIt 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).
OY PB PR, CMPST and SDTI/1394 cannot be
selected unless one of the optional boards (AJ-
YA932G, AJ-YAC930G) has been installed.
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Parts and their functions
Front panel
; < 6 7 9
9FF button
When this button is pressed, the tape is fast
forwarded.
DVCPRO 50
ON
POWER
DVCPRO
DV
The fast forwarding speed can be selected using
setup menu No.102 (FF. REW MAX).
OFF
JOG
SHTL
SLOW
COUNTER ASSEM VIDEO CUE
TC
STAND BY
EDIT
PLAYER
PLAY
RECORDER
REC
METER
FULL/FINE
RESET CH1
CH2
CH3
CH4
L
MONITOR SELECT
R
INSERT
A
IN
A
OUT
TRIM
REW
STOP
FF
:REW button
MONITOR
MIX
A
VOL
INPUT SELECT
SET
PREVIEW/PREVIEW
AUTO EDIT
PREROLL
SELECT
HEADPHONES
IN
OUT
VIDEO
CH1
AUDIO
When this button is pressed, the tape is rewound.
The rewinding speed can be selected using setup
menu No.102 (FF. REW MAX).
CH2
CH3
CH4
TC
PRESET MENU
SUPER
ON
REC INH INT TCG
REGEN
MODE
TAPE
CONTROL
SET
DIAG
UNITY
VAR
ON
REMOTE
REC LEVEL
PB LEVEL
PRESET
EXIT
OFF
OFF
EE
LOCAL
TRIM button
MODE switch
: 8
SD955B
;EDIT button
This button is pressed together with the PLAY button
during playback to initiate manual editing.
When it is pressed during playback, a search, fast
forwarding or rewinding, the input signals in the mode
selected by the ASSEM button or INSERT button can
be monitored in the E-E mode while the button is held
down.
When the button is pressed in the stop mode, the
input signals in the mode selected by the ASSEM
button or INSERT button can be monitored in the E-E
mode.
6PLAY button
Press this button to start playback.
When this button is pressed together with the REC
button, recording starts.
On the AJ-SD955B, 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>
When the STOP button is pressed, the original
pictures and sound are restored.
SD955B
<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.
The servo lamp turns off while the speed is being
increased or decreased. At this time, nise occur in the
playback audio signal.
When the button is pressed in the stop mode, the
standby OFF mode is established. At this time, its
lamp goes off.
7REC button
When this button is pressed together with the PLAY
button, recording starts.
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).
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.
8STOP button
When this button is pressed, the tape stops travelling,
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.
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Parts and their functions
Front panel
@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.
D C
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>
B
?
DVCPRO 50
ON
POWER
DVCPRO
DV
OFF
When the power is turned on, the search dial will not
operate unless it is first returned to the STILL position.
SHTL (shuttle) mode:
JOG
SHTL
SLOW
COUNTER ASSEM VIDEO CUE
TC
STAND BY
EDIT
PLAYER
RECORDER
REC
METER
FULL/FINE
RESET CH1
CH2
CH3
CH4
L
MONITOR SELECT
R
PLAY
STOP
INSERT
A
IN
A
OUT
TRIM
REW
FF
MONITOR
MIX
A
VOL
INPUT SELECT
SET
PREVIEW/PREVIEW
AUTO EDIT
PREROLL
SELECT
HEADPHONES
IN
OUT
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 centre position.
SLOW mode:
VIDEO
CH1
AUDIO
CH2
CH3
CH4
TC
PRESET MENU
SUPER
ON
REC INH INT TCG
REGEN
MODE
TAPE
CONTROL
SET
DIAG
UNITY
VAR
ON
REMOTE
REC LEVEL
PB LEVEL
PRESET
EXIT
OFF
OFF
EE
LOCAL
TC PRESET button
A
@
SD955B
=PLAYER and RECORDER buttons
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 centre 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).
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.
JOG mode:
In this mode, the click-stop positions of the dial are
released, and the tape is played at a speed ranging
from –1a to +1a in accordance with the speed at
which the dial is turned.
The maximum speed can be set using setup menu
No. 323 (JOG FWD MAX) and No. 324 (JOG REV
MAX).
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.
ADial ring
The dial ring lights during search mode.
The conditions under which the ring is to light can be
selected using setup menu No. 117 (DIAL LAMP).
(However, when this setting is used, it is no longer
possible to perform external control from the 9-pin
REMOTE connector.)
BJOG, SHTL and SLOW lamps
These lamps indicate the search dial mode.
JOG : This lights in the JOG mode.
SHTL : This lights in the SHTL mode.
SLOW : This lights in the SLOW mode.
>Search button
When this button is pressed, the search mode is
established.
CCOUNTER button
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.
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.
DRESET button
?SHTL/SLOW button
When this button is pressed in the CTL mode, the
counter display is reset to [00:00:00:00]. At the same
time, any edit points that have been registered will
also be cleared.
When this button is pressed while the TC PRESET
button is held down in the TC or UB mode, the time
code generator is reset.
This button is used to select whether the search
dial is to be used for SHTL or SLOW applications.
Each time it is pressed, the search dial is set
alternately to SHTL or SLOW.
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Parts and their functions
Front panel
L
JKIHE F
SD955B
IPREROLL button
This button is used to locate where a transmission
DVCPRO 50
DVCPRO
ON
POWER
or manual editing starts on the tape.
DV
OFF
When it is pressed, the tape travels to the preroll
point and stops.
JOG
SHTL
SLOW
COUNTER ASSEM VIDEO CUE
TC
STAND BY
EDIT
PLAYER
PLAY
RECORDER
REC
METER
FULL/FINE
RESET CH1
CH2
CH3
CH4
L
MONITOR SELECT
R
INSERT
A
IN
A
OUT
TRIM
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.
REW
STOP
FF
MONITOR
MIX
A
VOL
INPUT SELECT
SET
PREVIEW/PREVIEW
AUTO EDIT
PREROLL
SELECT
HEADPHONES
IN
OUT
VIDEO
CH1
AUDIO
CH2
CH3
CH4
TC
PRESET MENU
SUPER
ON
REC INH INT TCG
REGEN
MODE
TAPE
CONTROL
SET
DIAG
UNITY
VAR
ON
REMOTE
REC LEVEL
PB LEVEL
PRESET
EXIT
OFF
OFF
EE
LOCAL
G
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.
SD955B
EASSEM 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.
SD955B
JPREVIEW/REVIEW button
PREVIEW:
SD955B
FINSERT buttons
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.
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.
SD955B
G
IN (A IN), SET and OUT (A OUT) buttons
REVIEW:
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 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.
SD955B
KAUTO EDIT button
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.
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.
LMETER (FULL/FINE) selector button
This button is used to select the scale display for
the audio level meter.
SD955B
HTRIM buttons
FULL mode:
These buttons are used to make fine adjustments
to the IN (A IN) or OUT (A OUT) point.
The standard scale (– to 0 dB) is selected.
∞
FINE mode:
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.
The scale in 0.5 dB increments is selected.
The
5
position indicates the standard audio
level of –18 dB, and each of the dots (O)
displayed indicates a 1 dB scale increment.
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M
P A VOL SELECT button and lamps
(REC LEVEL, PB LEVEL)
DVCPRO 50
ON
POWER
This switches the function of the audio level control
knobs Q between recording and playback.
Each time this button is pressed (for 1 second or
longer), the functioning of the audio level control
knobs switches alternately been recording and
playback.
When the audio level control knobs Q have been set
to adjust the recording level, the REC LEVEL lamp
lights.
DVCPRO
DV
OFF
JOG
SHTL
SLOW
COUNTER ASSEM VIDEO CUE
TC
STAND BY
EDIT
PLAYER
PLAY
RECORDER
REC
METER
FULL/FINE
RESET CH1
CH2
CH3
CH4
L
MONITOR SELECT
R
INSERT
A
IN
A
OUT
TRIM
REW
STOP
FF
MONITOR
MIX
A
VOL
INPUT SELECT
SET
PREVIEW/PREVIEW
AUTO EDIT
PREROLL
SELECT
HEADPHONES
IN
OUT
VIDEO
CH1
AUDIO
CH2
CH3
CH4
TC
PRESET MENU
SUPER
ON
REC INH INT TCG
REGEN
MODE
TAPE
CONTROL
SET
DIAG
UNITY
VAR
ON
REMOTE
REC LEVEL
PB LEVEL
PRESET
EXIT
OFF
OFF
EE
LOCAL
O NP
Q
R S
When they have been set to adjust the playback level,
the PB LEVEL lamp lights.
T
M MONITOR SELECT (L andR) buttons
These buttons are used to select the audio signals
which are to be output to the MONITOR L and R
connectors.
Each time the L button is pressed, the signal to be
output to the MONITOR L connector is changed in the
following sequence: CH1 5 CH2 5 CH3 5 CH4 5
CUE.
Similarly, each time the R button is pressed, the signal
to be output to the MONITOR R connector is changed
in the following sequence: CH1 5 CH2 5 CH3 5
CH4 5 CUE.
Which signal has now been selected is displayed by
the lighting of the L or R lamps on the level meter
display.
Q Audio level control knobs
These knobs are used to adjust the recording and
playback level of the PCM audio signals (CH1, CH2,
CH3 and CH4).
Whether the recording level or the playback level is to
be adjusted is selected using the A VOL SELECT
button P.
R Audio level control selector switch
UNITY:
At this position, the audio signals are recorded or
played back at a fixed level regardless of the
positions of the audio level control knobs Q.
VAR:
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).
At this position, the audio signals are recorded or
played back at the level adjusted by the audio level
control knobs Q.
<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.
N MONITOR MIX button
This button is used to select the mixed signals which
are to be output to the MONITOR L and R connectors.
Each time the MONITOR SELECT L button is pressed
while this button is held down, the signals to be output
to the MONITOR L connector change in the following
sequence: CH1 + CH2 5 CH3 + CH4 5 CH1 + CH3
5 CH2 + CH4 5 mixing release.
The mixed signals to be output to the MONITOR R
connector are changed in the same way by the
MONITOR SELECT R button.
S TC PRESET button
This button is used to set the TC or UB value.
When the TC or UB value is to be set, this button is
pressed first to stop the data from advancing. The set
of digits whose display is flashing is then changed.
T MENU button
When this button is pressed, the setup menus are
displayed on the TV monitor (but only when the
VIDEO OUT 3 connector or SDI OUT 3 connector is
used), and the setup menu numbers appear on the
VTR’s display panel.
O 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.
When it is pressed again, the setup menu settings are
exited, and the original status is restored.
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.
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DVCPRO 50
ON
POWER
YTCG switch
DVCPRO
DV
OFF
REGEN:
JOG
SHTL
SLOW
COUNTER ASSEM VIDEO CUE
TC
STAND BY
EDIT
PLAYER
PLAY
RECORDER
REC
METER
FULL/FINE
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).
RESET CH1
CH2
CH3
CH4
L
MONITOR SELECT
R
INSERT
A
IN
A
OUT
TRIM
REW
STOP
FF
MONITOR
MIX
A
VOL
INPUT SELECT
SET
PREVIEW/PREVIEW
AUTO EDIT
PREROLL
SELECT
HEADPHONES
IN
OUT
VIDEO
CH1
AUDIO
CH2
CH3
CH4
TC
PRESET MENU
SUPER
ON
REC INH INT TCG
REGEN
MODE
TAPE
CONTROL
SET
DIAG
UNITY
VAR
ON
REMOTE
REC LEVEL
PB LEVEL
PRESET
EXIT
OFF
OFF
EE
LOCAL
V
U W
X
Z
Y
PRESET:
[
The time code generator can be preset on the
operation panel or by remote control.
EXT:
U SET button
When this button is pressed, the data which has been
set using the setup menus is entered.
After the data has been entered, the setup menu
settings are exited, and the original status is restored.
When the internal time code has been set, the data
which has been set is entered.
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).
ZMODE switch
V DIAG button
<In the stop mode>
TAPE:
When this button is pressed, the VTR information is
displayed.
When it is pressed again, the original display is
restored.
The signal which is played back from the tape is
output.
EE:
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.
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.)
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.
EE:
The input signal selected by the INPUT SELECT
button is output.
Displayed on the “UMID INFO” screen are details of
the UMID (Unique Material Identifier) information.
[CONTROL switch
This switch is set to the REMOTE or LOCAL
position when the VTR is to be controlled by an
external unit using the REMOTE, RS-232C or
PARALLEL connector.
W SUPER switch
ON:
The superimposed time code and other information
is output to the VIDEO OUT 3 connector or SDI
OUT 3 connector.
REMOTE:
Set the switch to this position to control the VTR
using a component that has been connected
using the 9-pin REMOTE, RS-232C or
PARALLEL connector.
OFF:
The superimposed information is not output.
LOCAL:
X REC INH switch
This switch is used to enable or disable recording on
the cassette tape.
Set the switch to this position to control the VTR
using its operation panel.
When the unit is to be controlled with the switch
at this position by a component connected using
the PARALLEL connector, selection can be
made using setup menu No. 211 (LOCAL 25P).
ON:
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.
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Display panel
1
2
3
4
6
5
8 7
9
SCH SERVO
WIDE
REMOTE
VIDEO
Y PB PR
CMPST
AUDIO
ANALOG
AES/EBU
USER SET
SDI
SDTI/1394
SG
525
625
dB
dB
dB
dB
0
U
=
EDIT REC INH
0
0
0
CUE
dB
-
-
4
8
-
-
4
8
-
-
4
8
-
-
4
8
DVCPRO
50
-
8
SDI
SDTI/1394
SG 1 2
-
-
-
-
-
12
16
20
25
30
-
-
-
-
-
12
16
20
25
30
-
-
-
-
-
12
16
20
25
30
-
-
-
-
-
12
16
20
25
30
-
-
-
-
-
12
16
20
25
30
DVCAM
CTL
TC
UB
-
-
-
-
-
L
R
L
R
L
R
L
R
L
R
1TV system displays
The selected TV system is displayed here.
5
lamp
U
This lamp lights when UMID information is present
With the AJ-SD955B, it is possible to switch
between the 525 interlace and 625 interlace
systems by setting setup menu item No. 070 (TV
SYSTEM).
on the input signal in E-E mode.
This lamp lights during tape playback when UMID
information has been recorded on the tape.
With the AJ-SD930B, only the 625 interlace TV
system can be used.
6SCH lamp
This lamp lights when the SCH phase of the
external synchronized signal (REF VIDEO) is inside
the prescribed range.
625
: This lights when the 625 interlaced TV system
is selected.
525
: This lights when the 525 interlaced TV system
At all other times, the lamp is off.
SD955B
has been selected.
=
7
lamp
2WIDE lamp
This lamp lights when a cassette tape is inserted
This lamp lights when 16:9 wide-screen information
is being recorded on a tape.
into the VTR.
In the standby OFF mode, this lamp is flashing.
Recording of wide-screen information can be
selected on setup menu No. 645 (WIDE SELECT).
This lights lamps during tape playback when wide-
screen information has been recorded on the tape.
8SERVO lamp
This lamp lights when the drum servo or capstan
servo locks.
3REMOTE lamp
9Channel condition lamps
This lamp lights when the CONTROL switch has
been set to the REMOTE position.
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.
4INPUT SELECT display area
The characters corresponding to the selected input
signals light. With all input signals except for
analogue audio signals, the fact that no signals have
been selected is indicated by a flashing display.
VIDEO
Y PB PR
:
Analogue component video signals
(option)
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.
CMPST
:
Analogue composite video signals
(option)
SDI
SDTI/1394
:
:
Serial digital video signals
Compressed digital signals (option)
SG/SG 1/SG 2: Internal reference signals
AUDIO
ANALOG
AES/EBU
USER SET
SDI
SDTI/1394
SG
:
:
:
:
:
:
Analogue audio signals
Digital audio signals
Recording audio signal selection
Serial digital audio signals
Compressed digital signals (option)
Internal reference signals
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Display panel
SCH SERVO
WIDE
REMOTE
VIDEO
Y PB PR
CMPST
AUDIO
525
625
ANALOG
AES/EBU
USER SET
SDI
SDTI/1394
SG
dB
dB
dB
dB
0
U
=
:
EDIT REC INH
0
0
0
CUE
dB
-
-
4
8
-
-
4
8
-
-
4
8
-
-
4
8
DVCPRO
50
-
8
SDI
SDTI/1394
SG 1 2
-
-
-
-
-
12
16
20
25
30
-
-
-
-
-
12
16
20
25
30
-
-
-
-
-
12
16
20
25
30
-
-
-
-
-
12
16
20
25
30
-
-
-
-
-
12
16
20
25
30
;
<
DVCAM
CTL
TC
UB
-
-
-
-
-
L
R
L
R
L
R
L
R
L
R
>
=
:EDIT, EDIT REC, REC and REC INH lamps
=Counter display
EDIT:
The tape counter, time code, etc. are displayed
This lights when an editing mode has been
here.
selected.
EDIT REC:
The type of value displayed is indicated by CTL, TC
or UB.
This lights when the edit recording mode has
been established.
>Level meters
REC:
These meters indicate the levels of the CH1, CH2,
CH3, CH4 and CUE tracks of the PCM audio
signals.
This lights when the recording mode has been
established.
REC INH:
During recording or while E-E is selected, the levels
of the audio input signals appear; during playback,
the levels of the audio output signals appear.
Using the METER selector button L, the audio
level display is switched from the FULL mode to the
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).
FULL mode
FINE mode
dB
0
Reference level
(–18 dB)
-
4
8
-
;Tape transport displays
The tape transport status is displayed here.
: Normal playback or recording
: Playback at a speed slower than 1a
: Playback at a speed faster than 1a
: Fast forwarding (FF)
-
-
-
-
-
12
16
20
25
30
: Playback in the reverse direction at 1a
: Playback in the reverse direction at a speed
slower than 1a
: Playback in the reverse direction at a speed
faster than 1a
-
L R
L R
Each of the dots (O) indicates
a 1 dB scale increment.
: Rewinding (REW)
: Pause/still
<Format displays
The recording format and the format of the tape
inserted in the unit are displayed here.
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1
2 3 4 5 6 7
8
9: ;
6Remote 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:
AES/EBU
ANALOG
REMOTE
ANALOG
CH1/2
VIDEO
IN
IN
SDI
AC IN
IN
OUT
REMOTE IN/OUT
PUSH
PUSH
PUSH
PUSH
PUSH TC
IN
CH1
CH3
CH1
CH3
AUDIO
IN
CH2
CH4
CH2
CH4
ON
Y
P
75Ω
CH3/4
IN
1
OFF
REMOTE
OUT
ACTIVE
TC
THROUGH
B
OUT
CH1/2
OUT
REF VIDEO
IN
2
ENCODER REMOTE
RS-232C
ON
P
75Ω
R
CH3/4
OUT
3
OPTION
OFF
(SUPER)
AUDIO
OUT
MON
L
OPTION
SDTI
Y
1
VIDEO
OUT
IN
OUT
PARALLEL
MON
R
1
2
2
P
B
(WFM)
3
P
R
(SUPER)
SIGNAL
GND
For connection with an external controller
For connection with deck-to-deck operations
OUT:
SERVICE ONLY
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).
1AC IN socket
Connect one end of the power cord supplied to this
socket and the other end to the power outlet.
2DIGITAL AUDIO IN and OUT connectors
These are the input and output connectors for
digital audio signals that comply with the AES/EBU
standards.
<Note>
7ENCODER REMOTE connector
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.
An external encoder remote controller is connected
to this connector when the video output signal
settings are to be adjusted from an external
component.
3ANALOG COMPONENT VIDEO IN connectors
(optional)
8ANALOG AUDIO IN connectors
These are the analogue audio input connectors.
The analogue component video signals are input to
these connectors.
9TIME CODE IN connector
This connector is used to record an external time
code onto the tape.
4ANALOG COMPOSITE VIDEO IN connectors
and 75 Ω termination switch (optional)
The analogue 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.
: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.
5REF VIDEO IN connectors and 75 Ω termination
switch
;SERIAL DIGITAL COMPONENT AUDIO and
VIDEO IN and OUT connectors
These are the input connectors of the reference
video signals.
Input a reference signal with colour burst.
For termination at this VTR, set the termination
switch to ON.
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 W on the front
panel.
<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.
<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.
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AES/EBU
ANALOG
REMOTE
ANALOG
APARALLEL REMOTE connector
CH1/2
VIDEO
IN
IN
SDI
OUT
AC IN
IN
REMOTE IN/OUT
PUSH
PUSH
PUSH
PUSH TC
IN
CH1
CH3
CH1
CH3
AUDIO
IN
CH2
CH4
CH2
CH4
ON
Y
P
75Ω
This connector is used when the VTR is to be
operated by an external component.
CH3/4
IN
1
2
OFF
REMOTE
OUT
ACTIVE
TC
PUSH
THROUGH
B
OUT
CH1/2
OUT
REF VIDEO
IN
ENCODER REMOTE
RS-232C
ON
P
75Ω
R
CH3/4
OUT
3
OPTION
OFF
(SUPER)
AUDIO
OUT
MON
L
OPTION
SDTI
Y
1
VIDEO
OUT
BANALOG AUDIO OUT connectors
The analogue audio signals are output through
these connectors.
IN
OUT
PARALLEL
MON
R
1
2
2
P
B
(WFM)
3
P
R
(SUPER)
SIGNAL
GND
SERVICE ONLY
CMONITOR OUT connectors
= <
> ?@ A
B
C
D
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.
<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.
DSDTI input and output connectors (optional)
When the SDTI board (AJ-YAC930G, optional
accessory) is installed in this VTR, digital data can
be input and output using the SDTI (Serial Data
Transport Interface) format.
=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 analogue component video signals are output
through these connectors.
IEEE1394 digital input/output connector
(optional)
Use of an digital video interface board (AJ-
YAD955G, optional accessory) enables input/output
interfacing of the digital signals with the IEEE1394
standard.
?ANALOG COMPOSITE VIDEO OUT connectors
The analogue composite video signals are output
through these connectors.
The waveform monitor (WFM) signal can be output
from the VIDEO OUT 2 connector.
It can be selected using setup menu No. 00 (WFM
SEL).
Video signals containing superimposed information
can be output through the VIDEO OUT 3 connector.
Whether the superimposing is to be set ON or OFF
is selected using the SUPER switch W on the front
panel.
@RS-232C connector
A personal computer or other component can be
connected to this connector to operate the VTR.
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Connections
Source machine:
Set the CONTROL switch on the front panel to REMOTE.
Recorder:
Set the CONTROL switch on the front panel to LOCAL.
Reference signal
generator
Remote control signal (9 pin)
Digital video/audio signal
OFF
ON
Source machine
Recorder
AES/EBU
ANALOG
REMOTE
ANALOG
AES/EBU
ANALOG
REMOTE
ANALOG
CH1/2
CH1/2
VIDEO
IN
VIDEO
IN
IN
IN
SDI
OUT
SDI
OUT
AC IN
AC IN
IN
IN
REMOTE IN/OUT
REMOTE IN/OUT
PUSH
PUSH
PUSH
PUSH TC
IN
PUSH
PUSH
PUSH
PUSH TC
IN
CH1
CH3
CH1
CH3
AUDIO
IN
CH2
CH4
CH2
CH4
CH1
CH3
CH1
CH3
AUDIO
IN
CH2
CH4
CH2
CH4
ON
ON
Y
P
Y
P
75Ω
75Ω
CH3/4
IN
CH3/4
IN
1
1
2
OFF
OFF
REMOTE
OUT
REMOTE
OUT
ACTIVE
ACTIVE
THROUGH
TC
TC
PUSH
PUSH
THROUGH
B
B
OUT
OUT
CH1/2
OUT
CH1/2
OUT
REF VIDEO
IN
REF VIDEO
IN
2
ENCODER REMOTE
RS-232C
ENCODER REMOTE
RS-232C
ON
ON
P
P
75Ω
75Ω
R
R
CH3/4
OUT
CH3/4
OUT
3
3
OPTION
OPTION
OFF
(SUPER)
OFF
(SUPER)
AUDIO
OUT
MON
L
AUDIO
OUT
MON
L
OPTION
SDTI
OPTION
SDTI
OUT
Y
1
VIDEO
OUT
Y
1
VIDEO
OUT
IN
OUT
IN
PARALLEL
PARALLEL
MON
R
MON
R
1
2
1
2
2
P
P
B
B
(WFM)
(WFM)
2
3
3
P
P
R
(SUPER)
R
(SUPER)
SIGNAL
GND
SIGNAL
GND
SERVICE ONLY
SERVICE ONLY
To video
monitor device
To audio
monitor device
To video
monitor device
To audio
monitor device
Digital audio
Analogue video signal (component)
OWhen the analogue video input board (option)
has been installed.
<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.
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Connections
Connections with editing controller
Recorder
AV monitor
Video monitor
signals
DVCPRO 50
ON
POWER
DVCPRO
DV
OFF
JOG
SHTL
SLOW
COUNTER ASSEM VIDEO CUE
TC
STAND BY
EDIT
PLAYER
PLAY
RECORDER
REC
METER
FULL/FINE
RESET CH1
CH2
CH3
CH4
L
MONITOR SELECT
R
INSERT
A
IN
A
OUT
TRIM
REW
STOP
FF
MONITOR
MIX
A
VOL
INPUT SELECT
SET
PREVIEW/PREVIEW
AUTO EDIT
PREROLL
SELECT
HEADPHONES
IN
OUT
VIDEO
CH1
AUDIO
Audio monitor
signals
CH2
CH3
CH4
TC
PRESET MENU
SUPER
ON
REC INH INT TCG
REGEN
MODE
APE
CONTROL
SET
DIAG
UNITY
VAR
ON
T
REMOTE
REC LEVEL
PB LEVEL
PRESET
EXIT
OFF
OFF
EE
LOCAL
To REMOTE IN/OUT
connector
AV monitor
Editing controller
Reference signal
generator
AV switcher
Remote
To REMOTE
IN/OUT
connector
To REMOTE IN/OUT
connector
DVCPRO 50
DVCPRO 50
ON
POWER
ON
POWER
DVCPRO
DVCPRO
DV
DV
OFF
OFF
JOG
SHTL
SLOW
JOG
SHTL
SLOW
COUNTER ASSEM VIDEO CUE
TC
STAND BY
EDIT
PLAYER
PLAY
RECORDER
REC
COUNTER ASSEM VIDEO CUE
TC
STAND BY
EDIT
PLAYER
PLAY
RECORDER
REC
METER
FULL/FINE
METER
FULL/FINE
RESET CH1
CH2
CH3
CH4
RESET CH1
CH2
CH3
CH4
L
MONITOR SELECT
R
L
MONITOR SELECT
R
INSERT
INSERT
A
IN
A
OUT
A
IN
A
OUT
TRIM
TRIM
REW
STOP
FF
REW
STOP
FF
MONITOR
MIX
A
VOL
INPUT SELECT
SET
MONITOR
MIX
A
VOL
INPUT SELECT
SET
PREVIEW/PREVIEW
AUTO EDIT
PREROLL
PREVIEW/PREVIEW
AUTO EDIT
PREROLL
SELECT
SELECT
HEADPHONES
HEADPHONES
IN
OUT
IN
OUT
VIDEO
CH1
AUDIO
VIDEO
CH1
AUDIO
Reference signal
CH2
CH3
CH4
TC
PRESET MENU
SUPER
ON
REC INH INT
TCG
MODE
APE
CONTROL
CH2
CH3
CH4
TC
PRESET MENU
SUPER
ON
REC INH INT TCG
REGEN
MODE
APE
CONTROL
SET
DIAG
REGEN
SET
DIAG
UNITY
VAR
ON
T
REMOTE
UNITY
VAR
ON
T
REMOTE
REC LEVEL
PB LEVEL
REC LEVEL
PB LEVEL
PRESET
EXIT
PRESET
EXIT
OFF
OFF
EE
LOCAL
OFF
OFF
EE
LOCAL
Source machine
Source machine
<Notes>
OWhen an editing controller made by CMX is used, support must
be provided at the editing controller side.
OIf the remote signal (9 pin) connection is to be disconnected
from one component and connected to another instead,
recheck the editing controller settings, etc.
AV monitor
AV monitor
OVideo and audio output may be disturbed when the reference
video signal is not input, so it is recommended that a system
which inputs the reference video signal be used.
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Tapes
Consumer-use DV and DVCAM cassettes
(Standard DV and DVCAM cassettes, mini DV and
DVCAM cassettes)
OUse a cassette adapter (AJ-CS455P) when a mini
DVCPRO 50
ON
POWER
DVCPRO
DV
DV or DVCAM cassette is to be used.
OFF
Note that inserting a mini DV or DVCAM cassette
without the use of a cassette adapter will cause
malfunctioning.
JOG
SHTL
SLOW
COUNTER ASSEM VIDEO CUE
TC
STAND BY
EDIT
PLAYER
PLAY
RECORDER
REC
METER
FULL/FINE
RESET CH1
CH2
CH3
CH4
L
MONITOR SELECT
R
INSERT
A
IN
A
OUT
TRIM
REW
STOP
FF
MONITOR
MIX
A
VOL
INPUT SELECT
SET
PREVIEW/PREVIEW
AUTO EDIT
PREROLL
SELECT
HEADPHONES
IN
OUT
Also note that long-duration mini DV cassettes (80
minutes in the standard mode and 120 minutes in
the LP mode) cannot be used.
VIDEO
CH1
AUDIO
CH2
CH3
CH4
TC
PRESET MENU
SUPER
ON
REC INH INT TCG
REGEN
MODE
TAPE
CONTROL
SET
DIAG
UNITY
VAR
ON
REMOTE
REC LEVEL
PB LEVEL
PRESET
EXIT
OFF
OFF
EE
LOCAL
OIt is not possible to play back tapes which have
been recorded in the LP mode.
OWhen 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.
OThe maximum transport speed of a mini DV or
DVCAM cassette tape is 32a.
M cassette size
L cassette size
OThe images may be subject to disturbance during
the slow motion playback of consumer-use DV and
DVCAM cassette tapes.
OFrom 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.
Align the centre of the cassette with the centre of the
insertion slot, and press it in gently.
The cassette tape will load automatically.
OWhen consumer-use DV and DVCAM cassette
tapes are used, the maximum time for STILL
TIMER is set to 10 seconds.
It is recommended that tapes bearing the
Panasonic brand be used as the consumer-use DV
tapes.
M cassettes
Tapes capable of up to 33 minutes of recording or
playback
(AJ-5P23MP, AJ-5P33MP)
L cassettes
Tapes capable of up to 92 minutes of recording or
playback
(AJ-5P63LP, AJ-5P92LP)
OUse 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.
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Jog/Shuttle
Jog mode
Shuttle mode
Press the search dial so that it remains pressed in.
Check that the JOG lamp has lit.
Press the search dial so that it is released from the
pressed-in position.
1
1
The SHTL lamp lights, and the shuttle mode is
established.
OImmediately after the power is turned on, turn
the search dial and leave it at the centre
position.
Turn the search dial.
2
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.
Press the SHTL/SLOW button and switch to SHTL
or SLOW.
The maximum speed can be switched using setup
menu No. 323 (JOG FWD MAX) and No. 324 (JOG
REV MAX) settings.
2
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.
3
OWhen 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.
To transfer the VTR from the jog mode to another
mode, press the button that corresponds to the
mode concerned.
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 centre position
where the still picture mode is established.
OWhen 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.
3
<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.
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 centre 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.
4
<Notes>
OIt 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.)
OThe audio playback sound heard in the search
mode contains noise.
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SD955B
Manual editing
Select the editing mode.
ASSEMBLE:
Assemble (frame-to-frame continuity) editing is
performed in this mode.
INSERT:
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.
1
4
5
Insert editing is performed in this mode.
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.
Select the channels to be edited.
For insert editing, press the buttons corresponding
to the channels to be edited so that their lamps
light.
2
3
Press the PLAY button.
SD955B
Preroll
Press the PREROLL button.
<Notes>
1
The VTR now performs the preroll operation.
OIf the edit IN point has been registered, the tape
is rewound from the edit IN point for the period
of time which was set by setup menu No. 000
(P-ROLL TIME), and it then stops.
OIf 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.
OThe time code or CTL must be continuously
recorded on the tape between the edit IN point and
preroll point.
OWhen 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).
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SD955B
Automatic editing (deck-to-deck)
Switch settings and adjustments
When using the AJ-SD955B as the recorder
When using the AJ-SD955B as the player
Set the POWER switch to ON.
Set the POWER switch to ON.
1
1
2
Use the INPUT SELECT buttons to select the
video and audio input signals.
Use the A VOL SELECT button to switch the
function of the audio level control knobs to
2
Switch the time counter display to TC, CTL or UB.
3
If the playback levels are to be adjusted using the
level controls, set the audio level control selector
switch to the VAR position.
If the playback levels are to be fixed, set the switch
to the UNITY position.
3
4
Use the A VOL SELECT button to switch the
function of the audio level control knobs to
4
If the recording levels are to be adjusted using the
level controls, set the audio level control selector
switch to the VAR position.
If the recording levels are to be fixed, set the
switch to the UNITY position.
Set the CONTROL switch to REMOTE.
5
1
2
3
4
DVCPRO 50
ON
POWER
DVCPRO
DV
OFF
Set the CONTROL switch to LOCAL.
6
JOG
SHTL
SLOW
COUNTER ASSEM VIDEO CUE
TC
STAND BY
EDIT
PLAYER
PLAY
RECORDER
METER
FULL/FINE
RESET CH1
CH2
CH3
CH4
L
MONITOR SELECT
R
REC
FF
INSERT
A
IN
A
OUT
TRIM
1
4 2
5 3
6
REW
STOP
MONITOR
MIX
A
VOL
INPUT SELECT
SET
PREVIEW/PREVIEW
AUTO EDIT
PREROLL
SELECT
HEADPHONES
IN
OUT
VIDEO
CH1
AUDIO
CH2
CH3
CH4
TC
PRESET MENU
SUPER
ON
REC INH INT TCG
REGEN
MODE
TAPE
CONTROL
SET
DIAG
UNITY
VAR
ON
REMOTE
REC LEVEL
PB LEVEL
PRESET
EXIT
DVCPRO 50
DVCPRO
ON
POWER
OFF
OFF
EE
LOCAL
DV
OFF
JOG
SHTL
SLOW
COUNTER ASSEM VIDEO CUE
TC
STAND BY
EDIT
PLAYER
PLAY
RECORDER
METER
FULL/FINE
Audio level control knobs
RESET CH1
CH2
CH3
CH4
L
MONITOR SELECT
R
REC
FF
INSERT
A
IN
A
OUT
TRIM
REW
STOP
MONITOR
MIX
A
VOL
INPUT SELECT
SET
PREVIEW/PREVIEW
AUTO EDIT
PREROLL
SELECT
HEADPHONES
IN
OUT
VIDEO
CH1
AUDIO
CH2
CH3
CH4
TC
PRESET MENU
SUPER
ON
REC INH INT TCG
REGEN
MODE
TAPE
CONTROL
SET
DIAG
UNITY
VAR
ON
REMOTE
REC LEVEL
PB LEVEL
PRESET
EXIT
OFF
OFF
EE
LOCAL
Audio level control knobs
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SD955B
Automatic editing (deck-to-deck)
Selecting the editing mode
Registering the edit points
Select 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.
1
1
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.
For a detailed description of the jog and shuttle
INSERT:
This sets the unit to insert editing mode.
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.
2
Select the channels to be edited.
2
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.
Locate the edit OUT point by performing the jog or
shuttle operation.
Set the tape to the still picture mode at the desired
position.
3
4
Select the VTR to be operated.
3
(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 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.
Press this button if the recorder VTR (this unit)
is to be operated to register 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.
1/2
3
DVCPRO 50
ON
POWER
DVCPRO
DV
OFF
JOG
SHTL
SLOW
COUNTER ASSEM VIDEO CUE
TC
STAND BY
EDIT
PLAYER
PLAY
RECORDER
METER
FULL/FINE
RESET CH1
CH2
CH3
CH4
L
MONITOR SELECT
R
REC
FF
INSERT
A
IN
A
OUT
TRIM
REW
STOP
MONITOR
MIX
A
VOL
INPUT SELECT
SET
PREVIEW/PREVIEW
AUTO EDIT
PREROLL
SELECT
HEADPHONES
IN
OUT
2/4
1/3
VIDEO
CH1
AUDIO
CH2
CH3
CH4
TC
PRESET MENU
SUPER
ON
REC INH INT TCG
REGEN
MODE
TAPE
CONTROL
SET
DIAG
UNITY
VAR
ON
REMOTE
REC LEVEL
PB LEVEL
PRESET
EXIT
OFF
OFF
EE
LOCAL
DVCPRO 50
ON
POWER
DVCPRO
DV
OFF
JOG
SHTL
SLOW
COUNTER ASSEM VIDEO CUE
TC
STAND BY
EDIT
PLAYER
PLAY
RECORDER
REC
METER
FULL/FINE
RESET CH1
CH2
CH3
CH4
L
MONITOR SELECT
R
INSERT
A
IN
A
OUT
TRIM
REW
STOP
FF
MONITOR
MIX
A
VOL
INPUT SELECT
SET
PREVIEW/PREVIEW
AUTO EDIT
PREROLL
SELECT
HEADPHONES
IN
OUT
VIDEO
CH1
AUDIO
CH2
CH3
CH4
TC
PRESET MENU
SUPER
ON
REC INH INT TCG
REGEN
MODE
TAPE
CONTROL
SET
DIAG
UNITY
VAR
ON
REMOTE
REC LEVEL
PB LEVEL
PRESET
EXIT
OFF
OFF
EE
LOCAL
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SD955B
Automatic editing (deck-to-deck)
Checking and previewing edit points
Press the IN (or OUT) button to check the edit
point. The value of the registered edit point
appears on the display panel.
1
DVCPRO 50
ON
POWER
DVCPRO
DV
OFF
JOG
SHTL
SLOW
COUNTER ASSEM VIDEO CUE
TC
STAND BY
EDIT
PLAYER
PLAY
RECORDER
REC
METER
FULL/FINE
RESET CH1
CH2
CH3
CH4
L
MONITOR SELECT
INSERT
R
A
IN
A
OUT
TRIM
While holding down the IN (or OUT) button, press
the PREROLL button and check the picture at the
edit point.
2
REW
STOP
FF
MONITOR
MIX
A
VOL
INPUT SELECT
SET
PREVIEW/PREVIEW
AUTO EDIT
PREROLL
SELECT
HEADPHONES
IN
OUT
VIDEO
CH1
AUDIO
CH2
CH3
CH4
TC
PRESET MENU
SUPER
ON
REC INH INT TCG
REGEN
MODE
TAPE
CONTROL
SET
DIAG
UNITY
VAR
ON
REMOTE
REC LEVEL
PB LEVEL
PRESET
EXIT
OFF
OFF
EE
LOCAL
The tape is cued up to the edit IN (or OUT) point,
and a still picture of the point appears.
OIf STOP has been selected as the setup menu
No. 315 (AFTER CUE-UP) setting or if the
MODE switch has been set to EE, the VTR is
set to the E-E mode.
4
2 1/3
By holding down the IN and OUT buttons at the
same time, check the editing duration.
The duration appears on the display panel.
3
How to calculate the duration
OWhen two edit points have been set:
Duration between the two points
OWhen only one edit point has been set:
Duration between the data which has been
set and the current address
OWhen no edit points have been set:
Duration of the previously edited section
After the edit points have been registered, press
the PREVIEW button.
Regular preview is now conducted.
4
<Notes>
OIf the edit IN point has not been registered, the
position where the PREVIEW button was
pressed is registered as the edit IN point.
OTo stop the preview at any time, press the
STOP button.
OWhen the PREVIEW button is pressed again
after the IN point during the course of a preview,
the preview will start again from the beginning.
OWhen the edit OUT point is reached, the tape
stops automatically.
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SD955B
Automatic editing (deck-to-deck)
Modifying edit points
Re-registering an edit point
1
Locate the new edit point by performing the jog or
shuttle operation, and press the IN (or OUT) button
and SET button at the same time to re-register the
edit point.
Modifying an edit point in 1-frame increments
(trimming function)
Press the TRIM button while holding down the IN
(or OUT) button. Each time the + button is
pressed, the point is moved ahead by one frame.
Conversely, each time the – button is pressed, the
point is moved back by one frame.
2
Resetting edit points
OResetting both an edit IN point and OUT
3
point
Press the RESET button.
(This takes effect only in the CTL mode.)
OResetting either an edit IN point or OUT point
Press the RESET button while holding down the
IN (or OUT) button.
<Notes>
OAn edit OUT point can be reset even while
editing is in progress.
OIn the eject mode, the IN and OUT points are
automatically reset.
DVCPRO 50
ON
POWER
DVCPRO
DV
OFF
JOG
SHTL
SLOW
COUNTER ASSEM VIDEO CUE
TC
STAND BY
EDIT
PLAYER
PLAY
RECORDER
REC
METER
FULL/FINE
RESET CH1
CH2
CH3
CH4
L
MONITOR SELECT
R
INSERT
A
IN
A
OUT
TRIM
REW
STOP
FF
MONITOR
MIX
A
VOL
INPUT SELECT
SET
PREVIEW/PREVIEW
AUTO EDIT
PREROLL
SELECT
HEADPHONES
IN
OUT
VIDEO
CH1
AUDIO
CH2
CH3
CH4
TC
PRESET MENU
SUPER
ON
REC INH INT TCG
REGEN
MODE
TAPE
CONTROL
SET
DIAG
UNITY
VAR
ON
REMOTE
REC LEVEL
PB LEVEL
PRESET
EXIT
OFF
OFF
EE
LOCAL
3 2
1
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SD955B
Automatic editing (deck-to-deck)
Executing and reviewing automatic
editing
Press the AUTO EDIT button.
Upon completion of the editing, press the REVIEW
button.
1
2
Automatic editing is now executed.
OTo suspend editing at any time, press the STOP
button.
OWhen the edit OUT point is reached, the tape is
post-rolled, after which it stops.
Review is then started by the recorder side.
OTo stop the review at any time, press the STOP
button.
OWhen the edit OUT point is reached, the tape is
post-rolled, after which it stops.
Post-rolling
With assemble editing, editing continues for about
2 seconds after the edit OUT point is passed, the
tape is then returned to the OUT point, after which
it stops.
With insert editing, the PLAY mode is established
after the edit OUT point has been passed, the tape
is then returned to the OUT point, after which it
stops.
DVCPRO 50
ON
POWER
DVCPRO
DV
OFF
JOG
SHTL
SLOW
COUNTER ASSEM VIDEO CUE
TC
STAND BY
EDIT
PLAYER
PLAY
RECORDER
REC
METER
FULL/FINE
RESET CH1
CH2
CH3
CH4
L
MONITOR SELECT
INSERT
R
A
IN
A
OUT
TRIM
REW
STOP
FF
MONITOR
MIX
A
VOL
INPUT SELECT
SET
PREVIEW/PREVIEW
AUTO EDIT
PREROLL
SELECT
HEADPHONES
IN
OUT
VIDEO
CH1
AUDIO
CH2
CH3
CH4
TC
PRESET MENU
SUPER
ON
REC INH INT TCG
REGEN
MODE
TAPE
CONTROL
SET
DIAG
UNITY
VAR
ON
REMOTE
REC LEVEL
PB LEVEL
PRESET
EXIT
OFF
OFF
EE
LOCAL
The post-roll time can be set using setup menu No.
325 (POSTROLL TM).
2 1
Retry function
Even when the STOP button has been pressed to
suspend editing, editing can be repeated from the
beginning simply by pressing the AUTO EDIT
button again.
Auto tag function (recorder side)
If, upon completion of editing, the next edit point
has not yet been registered, the previous edit OUT
point is registered as the IN point and editing is
executed when the AUTO EDIT button is pressed.
To release the auto tag mode, press one of the
transport system buttons (such as the PLAY
button).
Registering an OUT point while editing is in
progress
If the SET button is pressed while the OUT button
is being held down when automatic editing is in
progress, the position corresponding to when the
button was pressed is registered as the OUT point
and the editing operation is exited.
Even if the AUTO EDIT button is pressed, the OUT
point is registered and editing is exited in the same
way.
<Note>
The registered points are automatically cleared
after editing has been executed. However, the
previous edit points can be recalled by pressing
the TRIM+ (or TRIM–) button and SET button at
the same time.
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SD955B
Audio split editing
The video edit points and audio edit points can be
registered independently, and editing can be executed
with the video point offset from the audio points.
Audio edit points cannot be registered when the
assemble editing mode has been selected.
DVCPRO 50
ON
POWER
DVCPRO
DV
OFF
JOG
SHTL
SLOW
COUNTER ASSEM VIDEO CUE
TC
STAND BY
EDIT
PLAYER
PLAY
RECORDER
REC
METER
FULL/FINE
RESET CH1
CH2
CH3
CH4
L
MONITOR SELECT
R
INSERT
A
IN
A
OUT
TRIM
REW
STOP
FF
MONITOR
MIX
A
VOL
INPUT SELECT
SET
PREVIEW/PREVIEW
AUTO EDIT
PREROLL
After registering the edit points, proceed with the
same operations as for insert editing.
SELECT
HEADPHONES
IN
OUT
VIDEO
CH1
AUDIO
CH2
CH3
CH4
TC
PRESET MENU
SUPER
ON
REC INH INT TCG
REGEN
MODE
TAPE
CONTROL
SET
DIAG
UNITY
VAR
ON
REMOTE
REC LEVEL
PB LEVEL
PRESET
EXIT
OFF
OFF
EE
LOCAL
$ Registering the edit points
Video IN point:
A IN button
A OUT button
Press the SET button while holding down the IN
button.
Video OUT point:
Press the SET button while holding down the
OUT button.
Audio IN point:
Press the SET button while holding down the A
IN button.
Audio OUT point:
$ Displaying the audio split edit points
The edit points appear on the display panel.
Video IN point:
Press the IN button.
Video OUT point:
Press the OUT button.
Audio IN point:
Press the A IN button.
Audio OUT point:
Press the SET button while holding down the A
OUT button.
Press the A OUT button.
<Note>
$ Clearing the edit points
Video IN point:
If the editing mode is changed to assemble editing
after the audio edit points have been registered, the
audio edit points will be cleared.
Press the RESET button while holding down the
IN button.
Video OUT point:
$ Cueing the tape up to the edit points
Cue-up to video IN point:
Press the RESET button while holding down the
OUT button.
Audio IN point:
Press the RESET button while holding down the
A IN button.
Audio OUT point:
Press the PREROLL button while holding down
the IN button.
Cue-up to video OUT point:
Press the PREROLL button while holding down
the OUT button.
Cue-up to audio IN point:
Press the RESET button while holding down the
A OUT button.
Press the PREROLL button while holding down
the A IN button.
Cue-up to audio OUT point:
$ Modifying edit points
Video IN point:
Press the PREROLL button while holding down
the A OUT button.
Press the TRIM+ button or TRIM– button while
holding down the IN button.
Video OUT point:
Press the TRIM+ button or TRIM– button while
holding down the OUT button.
Audio IN point:
Press the TRIM+ button or TRIM– button while
holding down the A IN button.
Audio OUT point:
Press the TRIM+ button or TRIM– button while
holding down the A OUT button.
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SD955B
Audio split editing
$ Duration display
The duration can be indicated on the display panel
only.
Between the video IN and OUT points:
Press the IN button and OUT button at the same
time.
Between the audio IN and OUT points:
Press the A IN button and A OUT button at the
same time.
Match frame processing system
When two VTRs are used to perform the audio split
editing operations, there will be a total of 8 edit
points: the video IN and OUT points for the player,
the video IN and OUT points for the recorder, the
audio IN and OUT points for the player, and the
audio IN and OUT points for the recorder.
When five of the eight edit points are registered, the
remaining three points are automatically calculated
so only five of the edit points need to be registered.
$ When a VTR not equipped with the split
editing function is used as the player
When a VTR that cannot set the video and audio
edit points independently is used as the player, split
editing is still possible by setting the audio IN point
and OUT point in the recorder and setting the data
of three points as the video edit points.
<Note>
If, during audio split editing, the video OUT point (or
audio OUT point) only is registered without the
audio OUT (or video OUT point) having been
registered and automatic editing is then executed,
either the audio OUT point (or video OUT point) will
be registered or editing will continue until the STOP
button is pressed to suspend the editing operation.
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SD955B
Variable memory editing
Using the unit as a controller (deck-to-deck editing
mode recorder) to control the playback speed of the
VTR used as the player, editing can be performed in
speed variable mode.
After selecting VTR used as the player by pressing
PLAYER button, set the initial speed by the search
dial while pressing SET button.
4
5
Simultaneously pressing both SET button and
PREVIEW/REVIEW button results in automatic
prerolling for the both VTRs (player and recorder),
then the player VTR is operated at the set initial
speed up to the IN point.
$ Selecting the variable memory mode
When deck-to-deck editing (either the RECORDER
or PLAYER lamp lights) is to be performed, set the
initial speed (–1.0 to +2.0) by turning the search
dial with the SET button held down to transfer the
unit to variable memory mode.
After passing the IN point, turn the search dial to
memorize the playback speed of the VTR used as
the player.
6
7
8
$ Releasing variable memory mode
Press the RESET button while holding down the
SET button to release the unit from variable
memory mode.
When the tape has passed the OUT point set by
recorder, the memory of the playback speed will
terminate.
The unit will also be released from this mode when
deck-to-deck editing operations are completed.
Variable memory editing operation
procedure
When AUTO EDIT button is pressed, variable
memory editing is executed.
Once editing has been executed, the memorized
speed will be cleared. The initial speed will not be
cleared however.
Variable memory editing operation can be performed
according to the following procedure.
Select the edit mode by pressing ASSEM button or
desired INSERT buttons.
The result of editing can be checked by pressing
PREVIEW/REVIEW button.
1
9
8
4
Select VTR to be operated by pressing
RECORDER or PLAYER button.
2
DVCPRO 50
ON
POWER
DVCPRO
DV
OFF
Register IN/OUT point by using SET button and
IN/OUT buttons.
The OUT point of VTR used as the player cannot
be registered.
3
JOG
SHTL
SLOW
COUNTER ASSEM VIDEO CUE
TC
STAND BY
EDIT
PLAYER
PLAY
RECORDER
REC
METER
FULL/FINE
RESET CH1
CH2
CH3
CH4
L
MONITOR SELECT
R
INSERT
A
IN
A
OUT
TRIM
REW
STOP
FF
MONITOR
MIX
A
VOL
INPUT SELECT
SET
PREVIEW/PREVIEW
AUTO EDIT
PREROLL
SELECT
HEADPHONES
IN
OUT
VIDEO
CH1
AUDIO
CH2
CH3
CH4
TC
PRESET MENU
SUPER
ON
REC INH INT TCG
REGEN
MODE
TAPE
CONTROL
SET
DIAG
UNITY
VAR
ON
REMOTE
REC LEVEL
PB LEVEL
PRESET
EXIT
OFF
OFF
EE
LOCAL
1
2
DVCPRO 50
ON
POWER
9
5
4
DVCPRO
DV
OFF
<Notes>
JOG
SHTL
SLOW
COUNTER ASSEM VIDEO CUE
TC
STAND BY
EDIT
PLAYER
PLAY
RECORDER
METER
FULL/FINE
RESET CH1
CH2
CH3
CH4
L
MONITOR SELECT
R
OThe content stored in the memory will be cleared in
a mode other than the variable memory mode.
Also, the memory will be cleared when the power
switch is turned OFF.
REC
FF
INSERT
A
IN
A
OUT
TRIM
REW
STOP
MONITOR
MIX
A
VOL
INPUT SELECT
SET
PREVIEW/PREVIEW
AUTO EDIT
PREROLL
SELECT
HEADPHONES
IN
OUT
VIDEO
CH1
AUDIO
CH2
CH3
CH4
TC
PRESET MENU
SUPER
ON
REC INH INT TCG
REGEN
MODE
TAPE
CONTROL
SET
DIAG
UNITY
VAR
ON
REMOTE
REC LEVEL
PB LEVEL
PRESET
EXIT
OFF
OFF
EE
LOCAL
OPhase adjustment is not made during playback to
the IN point of variable memory editing.
3
Therefore, depending on the VTR used as the
player and its speed setting, no guarantees are
made for the accuracy of the IN point.
OWhen variable memory editing is to be performed,
keep the speed set to within the speed range for
variable speed playback which can be guarantied
by the VTR used as the player.
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Setup (initial settings)
This VTR’s main settings are performed while making
selections using a system of menus.
If a TV monitor has been connected to the VIDEO
OUT 3 connector or SDI OUT 3 connector on the rear
panel, the setting menus are displayed on the TV
monitor.
At the position where the change is to be made,
turn the search dial while holding down the search
button.
The settings on the menu screen and display now
flash.
When the dial is turned clockwise, the setting
number is incremented; conversely, when it is
turned counterclockwise, it is decremented.
OAt this time, when the RESET button is pressed
while holding down the search button, the
setting value is returned to the factory setting.
3
4
4 3
DVCPRO 50
ON
POWER
DVCPRO
DV
OFF
JOG
SHTL
SLOW
COUNTER ASSEM VIDEO CUE
TC
STAND BY
EDIT
PLAYER
PLAY
RECORDER
REC
METER
FULL/FINE
RESET CH1
CH2
CH3
CH4
L
MONITOR SELECT
R
INSERT
A
IN
A
OUT
Upon completion of the setting, release the search
button.
The item number now flashes.
OWhen the search dial is in the SHTL mode, the
item will move unless the dial is set to the centre
position.
TRIM
REW
STOP
FF
MONITOR
MIX
A
VOL
INPUT SELECT
SET
PREVIEW/PREVIEW
AUTO EDIT
PREROLL
SELECT
HEADPHONES
IN
OUT
VIDEO
CH1
AUDIO
CH2
CH3
CH4
TC
PRESET MENU
SUPER
ON
REC INH INT TCG
REGEN
MODE
TAPE
CONTROL
SET
DIAG
UNITY
VAR
ON
REMOTE
REC LEVEL
PB LEVEL
PRESET
EXIT
OFF
OFF
EE
LOCAL
FF button
16
2
When other items are to be changed, repeat steps
52 to 4.
Changing the settings
Press the MENU button.
1
Press the SET button.
The changes are stored in the memory.
6
The setup menu screen appears on the TV
monitor, and the setup menu item number appears
on the counter display.
Each time the FF button is pressed (for about 1.5
seconds), the item number and item name are
selected and displayed alternately.
To disregard the new settings and restore the
old settings instead, press the MENU button.
OTo return the setup contents to the factory
settings (initial settings), press the RESET
button while the menu is displayed. The
following message is displayed.
(If a setup was performed previously, the screen
on which the last change was made is displayed.)
SETUP-MENUINITSET
YES<PLAY>/NO<STOP>
Turn the search dial to select the item to be set.
The menu screen cursor (2) moves, and the item
number on the display flashes.
2
If the PLAY button is now pressed, the factory
settings are reinstated.
OWhen the dial is turned clockwise, the item
number is incremented from 001 5 002 5 003
5 004 and so on; conversely, when it is turned
counterclockwise, the item number is
decremented.
OWhen the FF button or REW button is pressed
while holding down the PLAY button, the next or
previous item is selected.
<Notes>
OIf the RESET button is pressed to restore the
factory settings, only the user files currently in
use are restored. The other user files remain
unaffected.
OThe changes made to the SYSTEM menu
contents are recorded also by pressing the
MENU button to close the menu screen.
OWhenever possible, limit the use of the search
dial to the JOG mode.
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Setup menus
This VTR can hold five user files, each of which has
its own specific menu settings, and one of these files
can be selected for use.
Setting and releasing the lock mode
The lock mode can be set to protect the system file
and user file (USER2 to USER5) settings. Once the
lock mode is set, no further changes can be made to
the settings.
Changing the file
Setting and releasing the lock mode can be set for the
system file by using setup menu No. 30 (MENU
LOCK) and for the user files by using setup menu No.
A03 (MENU LOCK).
Press the MENU button.
1
When the FF button is pressed while holding down
2
the DIAG button, the next user file is selected;
conversely, when the REW button is pressed while
holding down the DIAG button, the previous user
file is selected.
Press the MENU button.
1
Press the REW button or FF button while holding
down the DIAG button to select the file for which
the lock mode is to be set or released.
2
SYSTEM
FF
REW
User files
USER 1
Each user file contains the
following items.
OBASIC
OOPERATION
OINTERFACE
OEDIT
OTAPE PROTECT
OTIME CODE
OVIDEO
Turn the search dial to move the cursor (2) on the
3
FF
REW
menu screen to No. 30 (MENU LOCK) for the
system file or to No. A03 (MENU LOCK) for a user
file.
USER 2
FF
REW
REW FF
Turn the search dial while holding down the search
button to select whether the lock mode is to be set
or released.
USER 3
4
FF
REW
To set the lock mode:
USER 4
OAUDIO
Set 0001 (ON) as the setting.
To release the lock mode:
Set 0000 (OFF) as the setting.
OV BLANK
OMENU
FF
REW
USER 5
When the lock mode has been set, “LOCKED”
flashes on the menu screen. The counter display
stops flashing and remains lit.
3
To enter the selection made in step 2 for the user
file which is to be used, press the SET button.
The user file is changed and stored in the memory.
SETUP-MENU LOCKED
<USER2>
NO.000-0005
5s
001LOCALENA ST&EJ
002TAPETIMER 12h
003REMAINSEL OFF
004SETUPNUMBER OFF
005METERSELECT CUE
006SYNCHRONIZE ON
007SUPER ON
008DISPLAYSEL T&STA
2000P-ROLLTIME
<Note>
Since the SYSTEM menu items are not included in
user files 1 through 5, first select the user file and
switch to the SYSTEM file, and then set the SYSTEM
menu items.
Press the SET button.
The setting is stored in the memory.
5
<Notes>
OThe lock mode cannot be set for the USER1 file.
OOnce set to the lock mode, a file cannot be reset to
the factory settings even by pressing the RESET
button.
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Setup menus
Loading user files
The contents of the USER2, USER3, USER4 or
USER5 file can be copied (loaded) into the USER1
file. Also, the contents of the USER1 file can be
copied (saved) into the USER2, USER3, USER4 or
USER5 file.
Press the SET button.
The following message appears on the menu
screen and counter display.
5
Menu screen
SETUP-MENU LOAD
Load/save
Lock mode can be
set
USER 1
USER 2
USER 3
USER 4
USER 5
USER2 USER1OK?
n
YES<PLAY>/NO<STOP>
Load/save
Load/save
Lock mode can be
set
Lock mode can be
set
Load/save
Counter display
Lock mode can be
set
Press the MENU button.
1
2
The number of the user file selected in step 4 is
displayed at
.
Press the REW button or FF button while holding
down the DIAG button to select the USER1 file.
Press the PLAY button.
6
The settings of the user file selected in step 4 are
loaded, and the USER1 menu display appears. If
the STOP button is pressed instead, the settings
are not changed, and the USER1 menu display
appears.
Turn the search dial to move the cursor (2) on the
menu screen to No. A00 (LOAD).
3
SETUP-MENU MENU
<USER1>
NO.A00-0000
804BLANKLINE BLANK
2A00LOAD
USER2
A01SAVE USER2
Turn the search dial to move the cursor (2) on the
menu screen to a number other than No. A00
(LOAD) or No. A01 (SAVE).
7
8
A02P.ONLOAD OFF
END
Press the SET button. The USER1 settings are
stored in the memory.
If the USER1 settings are not to be stored in the
memory, do not press the SET button but press the
MENU button instead.
Turn the search dial while holding down the search
button to select the user file whose contents are to
be loaded into USER1.
4
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Setup menus
Saving user files
Press the MENU button.
Press the PLAY button.
1
6
The settings of USER1 are saved in the user file
selected in step 4 and stored in the memory. If the
STOP button is pressed instead, the settings are
not changed, and the USER1 menu display
appears.
Press the REW button or FF button while holding
down the DIAG button to select the USER1 file.
2
Turn the search dial to move the cursor (2) on the
menu screen to No. A01 (SAVE).
3
Turn the search dial to move the cursor (2) on the
menu screen to a number other than No. A00
(LOAD) or No. A01 (SAVE).
7
8
SETUP-MENU MENU
<USER1>
NO.A00-0000
804BLANKLINE BLANK
A00LOAD USER2
2A01SAVE
USER2
A02P.ONLOAD OFF
END
Press the SET button. The USER1 settings are
stored in the memory.
If the USER1 settings are not to be stored in the
memory, do not press the SET button but press the
MENU button instead.
Turn the search dial while holding down the search
button to select the user file in which the contents
of USER1 are to be saved.Those user files which
have been set to the lock mode do not appear on
the display. If all the user files have been set to the
lock mode, the “LOCKED” display appears, and
the contents of USER1 cannot be saved into any of
the user files.
4
5
Automatically recalling a user file
when turning on the power
If the user file to be loaded is selected in advance
using setup menu No. A02 (P.ON LOAD), the file will
be automatically loaded into USER1 when the power
is turned on.
Press the SET button.
The following message appears on the menu
screen and counter display.
Menu screen
SETUP-MENU SAVE
USER1 USER2OK?
n
YES<PLAY>/NO<STOP>
Counter display
The number of the user file selected in step 4 is
displayed at
.
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Setup menus
SYSTEM menu
No./Item
Description
No./Item
Description
00
This selects the signal to output from the
VIDEO OUT 2 connector.
14
SCH phase adjustment: 90° units
(The SC phase changes but the H phase does
WFM SEL
SCH COARSE not change.)
–: Advanced, +: Delayed
0000
0001
CTL : The CTL signal is output.
TC : The TIME CODE signal is
output.
0000
0001
0002
0003
0
90
180
270
0002 VIDEO : The VIDEO OUT signal is
output.
0003
0004
RF_L : The PB L RF signal is output.
RF_R : The PB R RF signal is output.
15
SCH phase adjustment:
0005 ENV_L : The PB L ENV signal is output.
0006 ENV_R : The PB R ENV signal is output.
<Notes>
OThe settings can be changed at any time
regardless of the setup menu item No. 30
(MENU LOCK) setting.
ODuring normal playback, the output signals
have levels which are virtually identical to the
values given below under a 75Ω termination.
CTL: 0.1 to 0.3 Vp-p
VIDEO: 1.0 Vp-p
Total variable range: 45° or more
(The SC phase changes but the H phase does
not change.)
SCH FINE
–: Advanced, +: Delayed
0000
:
–32
:
0032
:
0
:
TC: 0.6 Vp-p
0064
32
16
This adjusts the audio output phase with
respect to the video output: 20.8 µs steps
–: The audio output phase is advanced with
respect to the video output.
+: The audio output phase is delayed with respect
to the video output.
10
This selects whether the video output signal
is to be adjusted with the VTR or with the
external encoder remote control.
AV PHASE
ENCODER
SEL
0000 REMOTE
:
Video output signals are adjusted with the
external encoder remote control.
0000
:
0128
:
–128
0001 LOCAL
:
:
0
:
Video output signals are adjusted with the
VTR.
11
Coarse adjustment of system phase: 90° units
0255
127
<Note>
SYS SC
COAR.
0000
0001
0002
0003
0
90
180
270
If setting operation is
performed, the setting value
does not return to factory
(default) setting.
12
Fine adjustment of system phase:
Variable range 45° or more
–: Advanced, +: Delayed
SYS SC FINE
0000
:
0128
:
–128
<Note>
:
0
:
If setting operation is
performed, the setting value
does not return to factory
(default) setting.
0255
127
13
System phase adjustment: 74 ns steps
–: Advanced, +: Delayed
SYS H
0000
:
0108
:
–128
<Note>
:
0
:
If setting operation is
performed, the setting value
does not return to factory
(default) setting.
0216
127
The underlined items indicates the initial setting.
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Setup menus
SYSTEM menu
No./Item
Description
System phase adjustment.
No./Item
Description
18
23
[625i system]
BLACK LEVEL 0000
:
[525i system]
SET UP LEVEL
SD955B
This sets the black level.
Max. variable range: 14 IRE
SYS H
OFFSET
0000
0001
0002
–3 : –13.4 µsec
–2 : –8.96 µsec
–1 : –4.52 µsec
–128
:
0
:
0003
0004
0005
0006
0
1
2
3
: 0 sec
0128
:
0255
: +4.52 µsec
: +8.96 µsec
: +13.4 µsec
127
24
This sets the chroma phase.
Max. variable range: 30°
<Note>
Factory settings will remain unchanged even if an
attempt is
[625i system]
CHROMA PHASE 0000
:
[525i system]
HUE
–128
19
This sets whether the system phase is to be
adjusted by the unit or from the external
encoder remote controller.
:
0
:
0128
:
SYS SC/H
SD955B
0255
127
0000 REMOTE
The system phase is adjusted from the
external encoder remote controller.
0001 LOCAL
The system phase is adjusted by the unit.
<Note>
This setting does not take effect when LOCAL
has been selected as the SYSTEM menu item
No. 10 (ENCODER SEL) setting.
:
25
This sets the chroma level.
Max. variable range: 3 dB
CHROMA
LEVEL
:
0000
:
0128
:
–128
:
0
:
0255
127
30
This selects whether the system file lock
mode is to be engaged or released.
22
This sets the video level.
Max. variable range: 3 dB
MENU LOCK
VIDEO LEVEL
0000
0001
OFF : The lock is released (file data
can be changed).
ON : The lock is engaged (file data
cannot be changed).
0000
:
0128
:
–128
:
0
:
<Note>
0255
127
Setup menu No. 00 (WFM SEL) can be changed
at any time regardless of the setting selected for
this menu item.
The underlined items indicates the initial setting.
Video output signal adjustments
The video output signal adjustments are made by selecting the SYSTEM menu item No. 10 (ENCODER SEL) and
No. 19 (SYS SC/H) settings.
These adjustments can be used for analogue component, analogue composite and SDI signal output.
A control matrix of the adjustments is shown below.
Setting
Item adjusted
SYSTEM menu item
SYSTEM menu item
SYSTEM menu item
19: SYS SC/H
SYSTEM menu item
11: SYS SC COAR.
12: SYS SC FINE
13: SYS H
10: ENCODER SEL
22: VIDEO LEVEL
23: BLACK LEVEL/SET UP LEVEL
24: CHROMA PHASE/HUE
25: CHROMA LEVEL
LOCAL
LOCAL
Unit
Unit
Unit
REMOTE
LOCAL
REMOTE
External encoder remote controller
External encoder remote
controller
REMOTE
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USER menu <BASIC>
No./Item
Description
No./Item
Description
000
This sets the preroll time.
The preroll time can be set from 0 to 15 seconds
SD955B
006
This selects whether or not to synchronize
between two VTRs.
P-ROLL TIME in 1-second increments.
SYNCHRONIZE
0000
OFF
:
<Note>
0000
:
0005
:
0s
:
5s
:
No synchronization. The editing points deviate
several frames, but editing can be started
quickly.
When the automatic editing
mode [PREVIEW, AUTO EDIT]
is set, the unit will not operate if
the preroll time is set to 0
seconds.
0001
ON
:
0015
15s
Synchronization. Allows for error-free editing.
008
This selects what information is to be
001
This selects the buttons which can be operated
on the front panel when the CONTROL switch
has been set to REMOTE.
provided by the time code and other super
DISPLAY SEL displays output to the VIDEO OUT 3/SDI OUT 3
connector.
LOCAL ENA
0000
No buttons can be operated.
0001 ST&EJ
Only the STOP and EJECT buttons can be
operated.
DIS
:
0000
TIME : Data only.
(The data indicates the value for whichever of
CTL, TC or UB currently selected by the
COUNTER button.)
0001 T&STA : Data and operation status.
0002 T&S&M : Data, operation status and
mode.
0003
0004 T&YMD
Data and REC DATE (year/month/day)
0005 T&MDY
Data and REC DATE (month/day/year)
0006 T&DMY
Data and REC DATE (day/month/year)
0007 T&UB
:
0002
AJ-SD955B: All buttons except for the
RECORDER and PLAYER
buttons can be operated.
ENA
:
T&RT : Data and REC TIME
:
AJ-SD930B: All buttons can be operated.
:
002
This selects the 12 or 24 hour display for the
CTL counter.
:
TAPE TIMER
0000
0001
12h : 12 hour display
24h : 24 hour display
:
Data and user’s bit.
003
This selects whether the remaining tape time
and total tape length are to be displayed in the
superimposed display of the VIDEO OUT 3/
SDI OUT 3 connector signals.
However, when UB has been selected with the
COUNTER button, the time code is displayed
after the user’s bit.
REMAIN SEL
0008 T&CTL
:
Data and CTL data.
0000
0001
OFF : No display.
2L
However, when CTL has been selected with
the COUNTER button, the time code is
displayed after the CTL data.
:
The remaining tape time is displayed on the
second line.
0002
The remaining tape time is displayed on the
first line.
0003
The remaining tape time is displayed on the
first line, and the total tape length is displayed
in the second line.
0009
Data and time code.
0010 VITC
T&T
:
1L
:
:
The time code and user’s bit recorded in the
VAUX area are displayed.
<Notes>
OMode display:
DVCPRO 50 (50 Mbps) = DVCPRO_50,
R/TTL
:
DVCPRO (25 Mbps) = DVCPRO,
DV = DV, DVCAM = DVCAM
<Notes>
OWhen “2L” is selected, the remaining tape time
is not displayed if “TIME” has been selected as
the setup menu item No.008 (DISPLAY SEL)
setting.
OWhen “R/TTL” is selected, the total tape length
is not displayed if “TIME” has been selected as
the setup menu item No.008 (DISPLAY SEL)
setting.
OAn error message appears if a warning or error
has occurred when “T&S&M” has been
selected as this setting.
OREC TIME and REC DATE are displayed
during DV/DVCAM, playback only. With the
DVCPRO50 (50 Mbps) or DVCPRO (25 Mbps)
format, the operating mode is displayed.
The underlined items indicates the initial setting.
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USER menu <BASIC>
No./Item
Description
No./Item
013
PB FORMAT
Description
009
This sets the position of the characters on the
horizontal plane for the time code and other
This sets the format in which the tape is to be
played back.
CHARA H-POS super displays output to the VIDEO OUT 3/
SDI OUT 3 connector.
0000 MANUAL
:
The format complies with the setting of setup
0000
:
0
:
menu No. 012 (SYS FORMAT) when
DVCPRO cassette is inserted.
a
0004
:
0016
<Note>
4
:
16
The format complies to the format recorded on
the tape when a DV or DVCAM cassette is
inserted.
0001
AUTO
:
When setting this item, the DISPLAY SEL status
is output to VIDEO OUT 3/SDI OUT 3 even if
SUPER OFF has been set. However, when the
menu is exited, operation complies with the
SUPER OFF/ON setting.
Also, CHARA TYPE is output to VIDEO OUT
3/SDI OUT 3 according to the status set in the
menu.
The format complies with the format recorded
on the tape.
<Notes>
OWhen an editing mode has been selected, the
“MANUAL” setting is forcibly established for
internal operations.
OWhen AUTO has been selected, the picture
and sound may be disturbed until the format is
detected after a tape is loaded.
010
This sets the position of the characters on the
vertical plane for the time code and other
CHARA V-POS super displays output to the VIDEO OUT 3/
SDI OUT 3 connector.
SD955B
015
This sets whether the recorder is to be
forcibly set to the EE mode and the player’s
playback signals are to be output to the
monitor by pressing the recorder’s PLAYER
button when a monitor has been connected
only to the recorder during deck-to-deck
editing.
MONI
CONTROL
[625i system] [525i system]
SD955B
0000
0
:
0000
:
0
:
18
:
:
0023
:
23 0018
:
0000
The recorder is not forcibly set to the EE mode.
0001 AUTO
MANU
:
:
0028
<Notes>
28 0022
22
:
The recorder is forcibly set to the EE mode,
and the player’s playback signals are output.
OWhen setting this item, the DISPLAY SEL
status is output to VIDEO OUT 3/SDI OUT 3
even if SUPER OFF has been set. However,
when the menu is exited, operation complies
with the SUPER OFF/ON setting.
017
This selects the size of the characters for the
superimposed display output from the VIDEO
OUT 3 or SDI OUT 3 connector.
CHARA SIZE
OWhen the DISPLAY SEL setting causes
characters to extend beyond the edges of the
screen, the setting value is changed so that the
characters are automatically displayed in a
position on the screen.
0000 NORMAL : Standard size
0001 LARGE : 4 times larger than the standard
size
<Note>
When LARGE has been selected, only time data
is displayed, regardless of the setup menu
No.008 (DISPLAY SEL) setting.
011
This selects the display type for the super
display output to the VIDEO OUT 3/SDI OUT 3
CHARA TYPE connector as well as for displays such as the
setting menu, etc.
SD955B
070
This selects the TV system.
0000 WHITE : White characters against a black
TV SYSTEM
0000
0001
525 : The 525 interlace/59.94 Hz
system is selected.
625 : The 625 interlace/50 Hz system
is selected.
background.
0001 W/OUT : White characters with a black
border.
012
This sets the VTR’s recording and playback
format.
<Note>
After this setting is changed, turn off and back on
the power again to take it effect.
SYS FORMAT
0000
DVCPRO50 (50 Mbps) is selected.
0001 25M
DVCPRO (25 Mbps) is selected.
<Note>
50M
:
:
The format complies with the setting of this menu
item when the tape is ejected.
The underlined items indicates the initial setting.
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USER menu <OPERATION>
No./Item
100
Description
This selects the direct search dial operation.
No./Item
105
Description
This selects the VTR mode in which the EE
status is established when the MODE switch
SEARCH ENA
0000
For direct search dial operations.
0001 KEY
Operation is not transferred to the search
mode unless the search button is pressed.
DIAL
:
AUTO EE SEL is set to EE.
:
0000
STOP, FF, REW and EJECT modes.
0001 STOP : EE status is established in STOP
and EJECT modes.
S/F/R : EE status is established in
101
This sets the maximum speed for shuttle
operations.
0002 BLACK : EE status is established in STOP
and EJECT modes.
However, if the MODE switch is set to TAPE,
the picture becomes black and the sound is
muted when the tape is ejected.
0003 BLACK1 : EE status is established in
STOP, FF, REW and EJECT modes.
However, if the MODE switch is set to TAPE,
the picture becomes black and the sound is
muted when the tape is ejected.
SHTL MAX
0000
0001
0002
a8.4 : 8.4a normal speed
a16 : 16a normal speed
a32 : 32a normal speed
102
This sets the maximum speed for FF and
REW operations.
FF. REW MAX
0000
0001
0002
a16 : 16 (32)a normal speed
a32 : 32 (60)a normal speed
a50 : 50 (100)a normal speed
0004
GRAY : EE status is established in STOP
and EJECT modes.
<Notes>
However, if the MODE switch is set to TAPE,
the picture becomes gray and the sound is
muted when the tape is ejected.
0005 GRAY1 : EE status is established in
STOP, FF, REW and EJECT modes.
However, if the MODE switch is set to TAPE,
the picture becomes gray and the sound is
muted when the tape is ejected.
OThe speeds given in the parentheses apply in
the DVCPRO (25 Mbps), DV and DVCAM
mode.
OWith mini DV or mini DVCAM cassette, the
maximum speed is set to 32a regardless of
this item’s settings.
104
This selects whether to warn the operator
when the REF. VIDEO signal has not been
connected.
106
This selects the EE mode output signals.
REF ALARM
EE MODE SEL
0000 NORMAL
Signals are output with a delay equivalent to
the length of internal signal processing.
:
0000
0001
OFF : Warning is not given.
ON : Warning is given by the flashing
STOP lamp.
0001
THRU
:
<Note>
Signals are output directly, without internal
processing, and so are output with no delay.
<Note>
When the unit is in edit mode and SDTI/1394 or
SG has been selected for the input signals by the
INPUT SELECT button, internal operations are
forcibly set to NORMAL.
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.
107
This set the play delay time in frame
increments.
PLAY DELAY
0000
:
0
:
0015
15
108
This selects the CAPSTAN LOCK mode.
CAP. LOCK
[625i system]
0000
0001
0002
2F : 2F mode
4F : 4F mode
8F : 8F mode
SD955B
[525i system]
0000
0001
2F : 2F mode
4F : 4F mode
The underlined items indicates the initial setting.
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USER menu <OPERATION>
No./Item
109
Description
No./Item
111
Description
This selects whether to rewind the tape
automatically to the tape start when the tape
end is detected.
This selects the output picture in the
STANDBY OFF (HALF LOADING) and EJECT
modes.
AUTO REW
FRZ MODE
SEL
0000
0001
OFF : The tape stops at the tape end.
ON : The tape is rewound to the tape
start.
0000
The video output is muted.
0001 STB OFF
DIS
:
:
When the STANDBY OFF (HALF LOADING)
mode is established, the picture being played
back at the time is frozen and output.
110
This selects whether the VTR is to stop
automatically when the counter value reaches
“0” during a fast forwarding or rewinding
operation in the CTL mode.
MEMORY
STOP
0002 SOF&EJ
:
When the STANDBY OFF (HALF LOADING)
or EJECT mode is established, the picture
being played back at the time is frozen and
output.
0000
OFF : The VTR does not stop.
0001
ON : The VTR stops automatically.
<Notes>
<Notes>
OThe stop mode concerned is either the stop or
the still-picture (SHTL STILL or SLOW STILL)
mode depending on the setup menu No. 315
(AFTER CUE-UP) setting.
OWhen both the AUTO REW function and
MEMORY function have been selected at the
same time, the AUTO REW function takes
precedence.
OFreeze status complies with the setup menu
item No. 605 (FREEZE SEL) setting.
OIn the EJECT mode, freeze is output only when
BLACK, BLACK1, GRAY or GRAY1 is selected
as the setup menu item No. 105 (AUTO EE
SEL) setting.
112
This selects whether video input switching
using the INPUT SELECT button is to be
enabled or disabled.
V IN SEL INH
Memory stop function
0000
OFF
:
The MEMORY STOP function
does not work if it is activated
within a range of 0 2 frames.
Video input switching using the INPUT
SELECT button is enabled.
0001
Zero
point
ON
:
Video input switching using the INPUT
SELECT button is disabled.
3
REW
1
FF
button
button
0002
REC
:
Video input switching using the INPUT
SELECT button after the unit has been
transferred to a recording (but not editing)
mode is disabled.
4
FF
button
REW
button
2
113
This selects whether audio input switching
using the INPUT SELECT button is to be
enabled or disabled.
! When the FF button is pressed, the VTR performs the regular fast
forward operation since the zero point is not located in the
direction of operation.
A IN SEL INH
0000
OFF
:
Audio input switching using the INPUT
SELECT button is enabled.
@ When the REW button is pressed, the PREROLL lamp lights (the
SHTL lamp lights as well), the VTR proceeds with the preroll
operation, and it automatically stops when it reaches the position
where the counter reads “0.”
0001
ON
:
Audio input switching using the INPUT
SELECT button is disabled.
0002
REC
:
# When the REW button is pressed, the VTR performs the regular
rewinding operation since the zero point is not located in the
direction of operation.
Audio input switching using the INPUT
SELECT button after the unit has been
transferred to a recording (but not editing)
mode is disabled.
$ When the FF button is pressed, the PREROLL lamp lights (the
SHTL lamp lights as well), the VTR proceeds with the preroll
operation, and it automatically stops when it reaches the position
where the counter reads “0.”
<Note>
Even when the ON or REC setting is selected to
disable audio input switching using the INPUT
SELECT button, it is still possible to set the setup
menu items No. 715 (CH1 IN SEL), No. 716
(CH2 IN SEL), No. 717 (CH3 IN SEL), No. 718
(CH4 IN SEL), No. 719 (D IN SEL12) and No.
720 (D IN SEL34).
The underlined items indicates the initial setting.
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USER menu <OPERATION>
No./Item
114
Description
This selects whether to cause the REC INH
lamp to flash or light up when the cassette
has been set to the accidental erasure
prevention status.
REC INH
LAMP
0000 LIGHT : The lamp lights up.
0001 FLASH : The lamp flashes.
<Note>
When the REC INH switch is set to ON, the REC
INH lamp always lights regardless of the general
setting status.
115
This selects whether to enable or disable the
operation of the EJECT button on the front
panel.
EJECT SW
INH
0000
0001
REC : Operation is disabled while the
unit is in the recording mode.
OFF : Operation is enabled in all
modes.
116
This selects whether the EJECT lamp is to
remain lit or be turned off in the cassette out
EJECT LAMP status.
0000 MODE1
The EJECT lamp remains lit.
0001 MODE2
:
:
The EJECT lamp goes off.
117
This selects the conditions under which the
dial ring on the front panel is to light.
DIAL LAMP
0000
OFF : The dial ring does not light.
0001 MODE1 : The dial ring lights during search
(JOG/SLOW/SHTL) mode.
0002 MODE2 : The dial ring lights during JOG
mode.
0003 MODE3 : The dial ring lights when
a
cassette is inserted.
The underlined items indicates the initial setting.
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USER menu <INTERFACE>
No./Item
200
Description
No./Item
208
PARITY
Description
This selects whether two or more VTRs are to
be operated in synchronization.
These settings are for selecting the none, odd
or even for the RS-232C parity bit.
PARA RUN
0000
0001
<Note>
DIS : No operation in synchronization
ENA : Operation in synchronization
0000
Parity bit is not used.
0001 ODD
NON
:
:
When operating two or more VTRs in
synchronization, set all the VTRs to ENA.
An odd number of bits is used for the parity
system.
0002 EVEN
An even number of bits is used for the parity
system.
:
201
This selects whether the REMOTE (9P)
connector functions when the CONTROL
switch has been set to REMOTE.
9P SEL
209
These settings are for selecting whether the
ACK code is to be returned when a command
RETURN ACK is received from RS-232C.
0000
0001
OFF : Connector does not function.
ON : Connector functions.
202
This sets the ID information to be returned to
the controller.
0000
0001
OFF : ACK code is not returned.
ON : ACK code is returned.
ID SEL
210
For selecting the method used to detect the
STANDBY COMMAND signal input at the
PARALLEL (25P) connector.
0000 OTHER
0001 DVCPRO
25P STBY
CMD
0002
ORIG
<Notes>
0000 OFF/ON
:
OID information of any VTR except for the
DVCPRO’s is set in OTHER.
OThe ORIG setting should only be used when a
Panasonic controller (AG-A850 etc. sold
separately) is connected.
Each time active signals are detected, the
STANDBY ON or STANDBY OFF mode is
selected alternately.
0001
ON
:
When active signals are detected in the
STANDBY OFF mode, the unit is transferred to
the STANDBY ON mode.
Nothing happens if they are detected during an
operation in the STANDBY ON mode.
203
This selects whether the PARALLEL (25P)
connector functions when the CONTROL
switch has been set to REMOTE.
25P SEL
0000
0001
OFF : Connector does not function.
ON : Connector functions.
211
This selects whether the PARALLEL (25P)
connector is to function when the CONTROL
switch is at the LOCAL position.
204
This selects whether the RS-232C connector
functions when the CONTROL switch has
been set to REMOTE.
LOCAL 25P
RS232C SEL
0000
0001
OFF : Connector does not function.
ON : Connector functions.
0000
0001
OFF : Connector does not function.
ON : Connector functions.
SD955B
212
For selecting the remote control connector to
control the slave when the unit is used as the
master during deck-to-deck operations.
205
These settings are for selecting the RS-232C
communication speed (baud rate).
MASTER
PORT
BAUD RATE
0000 IN/OUT : The IN/OUT connector is used.
0000
0001
0002
0003
0004
0005
300
600
1200
2400
4800
9600
0001
OUT : The OUT connector is used.
<Note>
This menu item takes effect only when the
CONTROL switch has been set to the LOCAL
position.
206
These settings are for selecting the RS-232C
data length. (Unit: bit)
DATA
LENGTH
0000
0001
7
8
207
These settings are for selecting the RS-232C
stop bit length. (Unit: bit)
STOP BIT
0000
0001
1
2
The underlined items indicates the initial setting.
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USER menu <EDIT>
No./Item
Description
No./Item
306
Description
The same type of setting as setup menu No.
305. This selects the channel concerned when
SD955B
301
This selects the operation to be performed
when an edit point has been set incorrectly
(when the OUT point is before the IN point).
EDIT RPLCE2 the CH2 edit preset is set in compliance with
the ON or OFF presetting for the analogue
IN/OUT DEL
audio signals designated by the controller.
0000
MANU
:
Editing is not executed unless the illegal edit
point is cleared or set again properly.
0000 N-DEF
Not set.
:
:
0001
AUTO
:
0001
CH1
The edit points already input are automatically
cleared.
Compliance with analogue CH1 edit preset.
0002 CH2
Compliance with analogue CH2 edit preset.
0003 CH1+2
:
303
This selects STD or NON-STD in accordance
with the composite input signal.
:
STD/
NON-STD
Compliance with either analogue CH1 or CH2
edit preset.
0000
Standard/non-standard
automatically identified and processed.
0001 STD
Standard signals are processed. (Forced STD)
0002 N-STD
Non-standard signals are processed. (Forced
NON-STD)
<Note>
AUTO
:
signals
are
307
The same type of setting as setup menu No.
305. This selects the channel concerned when
EDIT RPLCE3 the CH3 edit preset is set in compliance with
the ON or OFF presetting for the analogue
:
:
audio signals designated by the controller.
0000 N-DEF
Not set.
:
:
Use the non-standard (N-STD) setting when
video or audio trouble occurs with signals from
laser discs or a satellite.
0001
CH1
Compliance with analogue CH1 edit preset.
0002 CH2
Compliance with analogue CH2 edit preset.
0003 CH1+2
:
304
This selects the video signal processing.
:
SERVO REF
0000
AUTO
:
Compliance with either analogue CH1 or CH2
edit preset.
Servo is synchronized with the input signal
during recording and editing, or with the REF
signal during playback.
308
The same type of setting as setup menu No.
305. This selects the channel concerned when
EDIT RPLCE4 the CH4 edit preset is set in compliance with
the ON or OFF presetting for the analogue
0001
EXT
:
Servo is synchronized at all times with the REF
signal.
audio signals designated by the controller.
305
This sets the channel assignments for the
controller’s analogue audio preset when
0000 N-DEF
Not set.
:
:
EDIT RPLCE1 editing the digital audio of the VTR using a
controller which does not have a digital audio
edit preset control function.
0001
CH1
Compliance with analogue CH1 edit preset.
0002 CH2
Compliance with analogue CH2 edit preset.
0003 CH1+2
Compliance with analogue CH1 or CH2 edit
preset.
This selects the channel concerned when the
VTR CH1 edit preset is set in compliance with
the ON or OFF presetting for the analogue
audio signals designated by the controller.
:
:
0000 N-DEF
Not set.
:
:
0001
CH1
Compliance with analogue CH1 edit preset.
0002 CH2
Compliance with analogue CH2 edit preset.
0003 CH1+2
:
:
Compliance with either analogue CH1 or CH2
edit preset.
The underlined items indicates the initial setting.
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USER menu <EDIT>
No./Item
Description
No./Item
320
Description
309
The same type of setting as setup menu No.
305. This selects the channel concerned when
This sets the maximum SLOW FWD speed.
EDIT RPLCEC the CUE edit preset is set in compliance with
the ON or OFF presetting for the analogue
VAR FWD
MAX
0000
0001
0002
+4.1 : +4.1 (+3.1)a speed
+1.85 : +1.85a speed
+1 : +1a speed
audio signals designated by the controller.
<Notes>
0000 N-DEF
Not set.
:
:
OThe value for the DV/DVCAM tape is shown in
parenthesis ( ).
OAt any speed setting other than +4.1, the
phase cannot be synchronized from the editing
controller.
0001
CH1
Compliance with analogue CH1 edit preset.
0002 CH2
Compliance with analogue CH2 edit preset.
0003 CH1+2
:
321
This sets the maximum SLOW REV speed.
:
Compliance with either analogue CH1 or CH2
edit preset.
VAR REV MAX 0000
–4.1 : –4.1 (–3.1)a speed
–1.85 : –1.85a speed
–1 : –1a speed
0001
0002
0003
310
This selects whether to conduct simultaneous
playback while editing is in progress.
–0.43 : –0.43a speed
CONFI EDIT
<Note>
0000
0001
OFF : No simultaneous playback
ON : Simultaneous playback
The value for the DV/DVCAM tape is shown in
parenthesis ( ).
<Note>
323
This sets the maximum JOG FWD speed.
Simultaneous playback is valid when the MODE
switch is set to TAPE.
JOG FWD
MAX
0000
0001
+4.1 : +4.1 (+3.1)a speed
+1.85 : +1.85a speed
+1 : +1a speed
311
This selects the connection method for the
digital audio edit IN point.
0002
AUD EDIT IN
<Notes>
0000
0001
CUT : Cut processing
FADE : V Fade processing
OThe value for the DV/DVCAM tape is shown in
parenthesis ( ).
OThe maximum speed is set to +1a when the
dial on the front panel is operated.
OAt any speed setting other than +4.1, the
phase cannot be synchronized from an editing
controller which synchronizes the phase using
the JOG command.
312
This selects the connection method for the
digital audio edit OUT point.
AUD EDIT
OUT
0000
0001
CUT : Cut processing
FADE : V Fade processing
SD955B
313
This selects whether the IN point is to be
entered using the PREROLL button when it
324
This sets the maximum JOG REV speed.
AUTO ENTRY has not been entered.
JOG REV MAX 0000
–4.1 : –4.1 (–3.1)a speed
–1.85 : –1.85a speed
–1 : –1a speed
0001
0002
0003
0000
0001
DIS : IN point is not entered.
ENA : IN point is entered.
–0.43 : –0.43 (–0.5)a speed
<Notes>
SD955B
314
This selects the CF adjustment deck with
deck-to-deck editing.
OThe value for the DV/DVCAM tape is shown in
parenthesis ( ).
CF ADJ SEL
OThe maximum speed is set to –1a when the
dial on the front panel is operated.
0000 PLAYER
The player’s edit IN/OUT points are adjusted.
(reference as the RECORDER side)
0001 RECORD
The recorder’s edit IN/OUT points are
adjusted. (reference as the PLAYER side)
:
SD955B
325
This sets the postroll time.
Any time from 0 to 5 seconds can be set in 1-
second units.
:
POSTROLL
TM
0000
0001
0002
0003
0004
0005
0s
1s
2s
3s
4s
5s
315
This selects the mode after cue-up operation
is complete.
AFTER
CUE-UP
0000
0001
STOP : STOP mode
STILL : SHTL STILL mode
0002 STILL2 : SLOW STILL mode
The underlined items indicates the initial setting.
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USER menu <TAPE PROTECT>
No./Item
400
STILL TIMER
Description
No./Item
403
Description
This selects the time to be taken until the unit
goes into the tape protection mode when it is
left standing in the stop or search still
(JOG/SLOW/SHTL) mode.
When the time selected as the setup menu
item No. 400 (STILL TIMER) setting elapses
while the unit is in the STOP mode, the unit
automatically enters one of the tape
protection modes. This menu item is for
selecting which tape protection mode the unit
is to enter.
STOP
PROTECT
(Unit: s = second, min = minute)
<Notes>
0000
0001
0002
0003
0004
0005
0006
0007
0008
0.5s
5s
OSTEP FWD and HALF
LOADING are provided in the
tape protection mode. Either
of these can be set for STOP
and SEARCH STILL.
OThe cumulative standby time
at the same tape position
increases when transmitting
programmes or otherwise
using identical materials
repeatedly.
10s
20s
30s
40s
50s
1min
2min
0000
0001
<Note>
STEP : STEP FWD
HALF : HALF LOADING
When STEP FWD is selected, the unit is
automatically transferred to the STANDBY OFF
(HALF LOADING) mode when the total time
during which it has been left standing in the
STOP mode reaches 30 minutes (or 1 minute for
a DV/DVCAM tape).
In order to protect the tape, it
is recommended that the
shortest possible setting for
the standby time in the same
tape location is used.
OWhen a DV/DVCAM tape is
used, any setting above 10
seconds will be treated as 10
seconds.
401
When the time selected as the setup menu
item No. 400 (STILL TIMER) setting elapses
while the unit is in the search STILL
SRC
PROTECT
(JOG/SLOW/SHTL)
mode,
the
unit
automatically enters one of the tape
protection modes. This menu item is for
selecting which tape protection mode the unit
is to enter.
0000
0001
STEP : STEP FWD
HALF : HALF LOADING
<Note>
When STEP FWD is selected, the unit
automatically goes into the STANDBY OFF
(HALF LOADING) mode when the total time for
which the unit is left standing in the still status
reaches 30 minutes (or
DV/DVCAM tape).
1
minute for
a
402
This selects the drum operation in the
STANDBY OFF (HALF LOADING) mode.
DRUM STDBY
0000
0001
OFF : The drum stops rotating.
ON : The drum continues rotating.
The underlined items indicates the initial setting.
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USER menu <TIME CODE>
No./Item
500
Description
No./Item
505
Description
For selecting whether to output the VITC
signal at the positions selected by setup
menu items No. 501 (VITC POS-1) and No. 502
(VITC POS-2).
This selects the time code to be used when
an external time code is to be used.
VITC BLANK
EXT TC SEL
0000
LTC
:
The LTC of the TIME CODE IN connector is
used.
0000 BLANK : VITC signals are not output.
0001
THRU : VITC signals are output.
0001
VITC
:
The VITC of the input video signal is used.
501
This sets the position where the VITC signal
is to be inserted.
506
This sets the usage status of the user bit of
the time code generated by the TCG.
VITC POS-1
[625i system] [525i system]
BINARY GP
SD955B
0000
NOT SPECIFIED (character set not specified)
0001 001
000
:
0000
:
7L 0000
10L
:
:
:
:
0004
:
11L 0006
16L
:
ISO CHARACTER (8 bits character set based
on ISO646, ISO2022)
:
:
0015
<Note>
22L 0010
20L
0002
010 : UNASSIGNED 1 (undefined)
011 : UNASSIGNED 2 (undefined)
100 : UNASSIGNED 3 (undefined)
101 : PAGE/LINE
110 : UNASSIGNED 4 (undefined)
111 : UNASSIGNED 5 (undefined)
0003
0004
0005
0006
0007
The same line as the one used for the setup
menu items No. 502 (VITC POS-2) and No. 662
(UMID POS) setting cannot be set.
502
This sets the position where the VITC signal
is to be inserted.
507
This selects whether to control the phase
correction of the LTC which is output from
VITC POS-2
[625i system] [525i system]
PHASE CORR the TIME CODE OUT connector.
SD955B
0000
:
0006
:
7L 0000
10L
:
18L
:
0000
Phase correction control is not performed.
0001 ON
OFF
:
:
:
13L 0008
:
:
:
Phase correction control is performed.
0015
<Note>
22L 0010
20L
508
This selects whether the CF flag of the TCG is
to ON.
The same line as the one used for the setup
menu items No. 501 (VITC POS-1) and No. 662
(UMID POS) setting cannot be set.
TCG CF FLAG
0000
0001
OFF : CF flag is OFF.
ON : CF flag is ON.
503
This selects the signal to be regenerated
when the time code generator (TCG) in the
REGEN mode.
SD955B
509
This selects the DF or NDF mode for CTL and
TCG.
TCG REGEN
DF MODE
0000
0001
DF : The drop frame mode is used.
NDF : The non-drop frame mode is
used.
0000 TC&UB
Both the time code and user bit are
regenerated.
:
<Notes>
0001
Only the time code is regenerated.
0002 UB
TC
:
ODrop frame mode is valid only when the
CONTROL switch is set to LOCAL or the setup
menu No. 001 (LOCAL ENA) is set to ENA.
OThis setup menu is not displayed in the 625i
system.
:
Only the user bit is regenerated.
504
This selects whether the time code is to be
regenerated during automatic editing using
REGEN MODE the unit’s control panel.
510
This is used to switch the phase of the time
code, which is output from the TIME CODE
OUT connector, for the external LTC input
when the TCG switch is at the EXT position.
TC OUT REF
0000 AS&IN
Time code is regenerated with assemble or
insert editing.
0001 ASSEM
Time code is regenerated with assemble
editing.
:
0000 V OUT
Time code is synchronized with output video
signal.
:
:
0001
TC_IN
:
0002
Time code is regenerated with insert editing.
0003 SW
INSRT
:
Time code is synchronized with external time
code input.
:
Setting complies with TCG switch setting.
The underlined items indicates the initial setting.
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USER menu <TIME CODE>
No./Item
511
Description
No./Item
514
VITC GEN
Description
This selects how the VITC which is to be
superimposed onto the output video signal is
to be output.
This selects whether or not to record the
internal time code generator value in the
VAUX area.
VITC OUT
0000
SBC
:
0000
OFF
:
During recording:
The internal time code generator value is not
recorded in the VAUX area.
When video signals on which the time code
has been recorded are input, the time code of
the input signals is recorded in the VAUX area.
The input time code, which was selected by
the setup menu No. 505 (EXT TC SEL)
setting and TCG switch, is output as the
VITC.
During playback:
0001
ON
:
The time code recorded in the SBC area is
output as the VITC.
The internal time code generator value is
recorded in the VAUX area.
0001
VAUX
:
<Note>
During recording:
If SDTI/1394 has been selected as the input
signals using the INPUT SELECT button, the
time code on the input signals will be recorded
regardless of this menu’s setting.
The time code detected from the input video
signal is output as the VITC.
During playback:
The time code recorded in the VAUX area is
output as the VITC.
<Note>
SBC (sub code data) area:
This area is separate from the video and audio data area on the
helical track. The time code complying with SMPTE/EBU standards
is stored here. As with the conventional LTC (linear time code), the
time code can be read even during rewinding or fast forwarding. It
can also be read out when the tape has stopped.
The time code detected from the input video
signal is automatically recorded in the VAUX area
while pictures are being recorded.
512
This selects how the phase alignment for the
time code output from the TIME CODE OUT
connector is to be handled.
Usually, it is aligned with the output video and
audio signals.
TC OUT ADV
VAUX (video auxiliary data) area:
This area is to be found in the video data area on the helical track.
The additional information relating to the video data is stored here.
However, when external components are to be
connected, it is possible to align the phase with
the input signal.
<Note>
The time code and user’s bit are controlled during tape playback by
the data which has been recorded in the SBC area. This means that
all the data recorded in the SBC area alone is used as the data
which is to be indicated on the counter display section in the middle
of the front panel or in the superimposed display, or as the data
which is to be transmitted to the editing controller or other unit.
0000
OFF
:
Phase alignment is not performed.
The time code output from the TIME CODE
OUT connector is aligned with the output video
and audio signals.
0001
EDIT
:
When editing mode has been selected, the
time code output from the TIME CODE OUT
connector is aligned with the input video and
audio signals during playback and editing
operations.
In all other modes it is aligned with the output
video and audio signals.
513
This sets the operation mode which is to
make the internal time code generator
advance.
RUN MODE
0000
REC
:
The internal time code generator is advanced
during recording.
0001
FREE
:
When the power is on, the internal time code
generator is advanced regardless of the
operation mode.
The underlined items indicates the initial setting.
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USER menu <VIDEO>
No./Item
Description
This selects the internal reference signal.
No./Item
609
EDH
Description
600
This selects whether to superimpose EDH
onto the SDI output signals.
INT SG
0001
The black burst is generated.
0002 CB100
100% colour bars are generated.
0003 CB75
BB
:
0000
0001
<Note>
OFF : EDH is not superimposed.
ON : EDH is superimposed.
:
:
Even when ON is selected for this setting, EDH is
not superimposed onto the signals output from
the SDI OUT 3 connector if the SUPER switch on
the front panel of the unit is set to ON.
75% colour bars are generated.
601
This selects whether to float the vertical sync
position of the video output in order to align
the video output phase with the input in the
EE/record/edit modes.
SD955B
610
This selects the analog component input
level.
OUT VSYNC
PB/PR IN LV
0000
M
II : M II level
0000
0001
N-VF : Signals are not floated.
VF : Signals are floated.
0001 B-CAM : ß-CAM level
<Notes>
OThis setup menu is not displayed in the 625i
system.
OWhen no optional board (AJ-YA931G) has
been installed, setup menu No. 610 is not
displayed.
602
This selects whether to mute the video output
signals when a blank on the tape has been
detected during playback.
V-MUTE SEL
0000 N-MUTE : No muting. (Freeze)
0001 LOW RF : Muting. (Set to gray.)
611
This selects Y/C separation processing for
the composite input signals.
SD955B
603
This selects ON or OFF for the closed caption
signal of the first field.
YC SEP MODE
CC (F1)
BLANK
0000
The signals are processed as B/W signals.
0001 AUTO
The signals are automatically detected.
<Note>
B/W
:
0000 BLANK : Signal is forcibly blanked.
0001
THRU : Signal is not blanked.
:
<Note>
This setup menu is not displayed in the 625i
system.
When no optional board (AJ-YA932G) has been
installed, setup menu No. 611 is not displayed.
SD955B
604
This selects ON or OFF for the closed caption
signal of the second field.
SD955B
614
This selects the analog component output
level.
CC (F2)
BLANK
0000 BLANK : Signal is forcibly blanked.
PB/PR OUT LV
0001
THRU : Signal is not blanked.
0000
M
II : M II level
<Note>
0001 B-CAM : ß-CAM level
<Note>
This setup menu is not displayed in the 625i
system.
This setup menu is not displayed in the 625i
system.
605
This selects the freeze mode for still pictures.
618
This selects the interpolation operation.
FREEZE SEL
0000
FIELD : Field freeze.
Vertical interpolation is conducted automatically
during slow-motion playback to reduce the
vertical movement of the playback pictures.
However, this menu item enables the
interpolation operation to be forcibly turned off.
0001 FRAME : Frame freeze.
<Note>
When frame freeze has been selected, the frame
slow status is established with the slow setting.
INTERPOLATE
606
This selects chroma colour killer processing
for the video output signals.
0000
Interpolation is forcibly turned off.
0001 AUTO
OFF
:
OUT C KILL
0000
B/W : No colour signals are output.
:
0001 COLOR : Colour signals are output.
Interpolation is automatically turned on during
slow-motion playback.
The underlined items indicates the initial setting.
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USER menu <VIDEO>
No./Item
Description
No./Item
Description
SD955B
620
This selects the operation mode for edge
subcarrier reduction (ESR) in the playback
circuit.
622
For setting 7.5% setup processing to be
performed on input and output signals in the
DVCPRO (25 Mbps) mode.
ESR MODE
SETUP 25
When the STOP button is pressed, operation is
transferred to the sub-screen, and the setup level
is set for each output. To return from the sub-
screen, press the STOP button again.
<Note>
0000
The mode is forcibly set to OFF.
0001 AUTO
The mode is automatically set to ON or OFF
depending on the VTR operation.
OFF
:
:
This setup menu is not displayed in the 625i
system.
SD955B
621
This selects the cross color processing
during playback.
Sub-screen
CCR MODE
00
This selects the 7.5% setup processing for
the input composite signal.
0000
OFF
:
CMPST IN
The cross color is output with no changes
made.
0001
The cross color can be reduced.
<Note>
0000
The signal is recorded in its original form.
0001 CUT
THRU
:
ON
:
:
The signal is recorded with the 7.5% setup
removed.
This setup menu is not displayed in the 625i
system.
01
This selects the 7.5% setup processing for
CMPST OUT the output composite signal.
0000
The signal is output in its original form.
0001 ADD
THRU
:
:
The signal is output with the 7.5% setup
added.
<Note>
Bear in mind the setting for sub-screen item No.
03 (CMPNT OUT) of setup menu item No. 622
(SETUP 25).
02
This selects the 7.5% setup processing for
the input component signal.
CMPNT IN
0000
The signal is recorded in its original form.
0001 CUT
THRU
:
:
The signal is recorded with the 7.5% setup
removed.
03
This selects the 7.5% setup processing for
CMPNT OUT the output composite, component and serial
(digital) signal.
0000
The signal is output in its original form.
0001 CUT
THRU
:
:
The signal is output with the 7.5% setup
removed.
0002
ADD
:
The signal is output with the 7.5% setup
added.
The underlined items indicates the initial setting.
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USER menu <VIDEO>
No./Item
Description
No./Item
Description
SD955B
SD955B
623
For setting 7.5% setup processing to be
performed on input and output signals in the
DVCPRO50 (50 Mbps) mode.
624
For selecting whether to record the closed
caption signals multiplexed on the input
signals on the tape.
SETUP 50
CC REC
When the STOP button is pressed, operation is
transferred to the sub-screen, and the setup level
is set for each output. To return from the sub-
screen, press the STOP button again.
<Note>
0000
OFF
:
No closed caption signal is recorded.
In addition, the EE output signals are blanked.
0001
ON
:
This setup menu is not displayed in the 625i
system.
When a closed caption signal is detected from
the selected input signal, it can be recorded.
<Notes>
Sub-screen
OIf SDTI/1394 signals have been selected as
the input signals, the closed caption signals
which have been multiplexed onto the input
signals will be recorded on the tape regardless
of the setting.
00
This selects the 7.5% setup processing for
the input composite signal.
CMPST IN
0000
The signal is recorded in its original form.
0001 CUT
THRU
:
OThis setup menu is not displayed in the 625i
system.
:
The signal is recorded with the 7.5% setup
removed.
645
This selects whether or not to record the
wide-screen information on the tape.
01
This selects the 7.5% setup processing for
CMPST OUT the output composite signal.
WIDE SELECT
0001
WIDE
:
The wide-screen information is not recorded on
the tape.
0000
The signal is output in its original form.
0001 ADD
The signal is output with the 7.5% setup
added.
THRU
:
0002 NORMAL
:
:
The wide-screen information is recorded on the
tape.
<Note>
If SDTI/1394 has been selected as the input
signals using the INPUT SELECT button, the
wide-screen information on the input signals will
be recorded regardless of this menu’s setting.
<Note>
Bear in mind the setting for sub-screen item No.
03 (CMPNT OUT) of setup menu item No. 623
(SETUP 50).
02
This selects the 7.5% setup processing for
the input component signal.
660
This selects whether or not to record the
UMID information on the tape.
CMPNT IN
UMID REC
0000
The signal is recorded in its original form.
0001 CUT
THRU
:
0000
OFF
:
UMID information is not recorded on the tape.
In addition, EE output signals are blanked.
:
The signal is recorded with the 7.5% setup
removed.
0001
UMID information is recorded on the tape.
<Notes>
ON
:
03
This selects the 7.5% setup processing for
OIf SDTI/1394 has been selected as the input
signals using the INPUT SELECT button, the
UMID information on the input signals will be
recorded regardless of this menu’s setting.
OIf THRU has been selected as the setup menu
item No. 106 (EE MODE SEL) setting, UMID
information of the EE output signals will be
blanked.
CMPNT OUT the output composite, component and serial
(digital) signal.
0000
The signal is output in its original form.
0001 CUT
The signal is output with the 7.5% setup
removed.
THRU
:
:
0002
ADD
:
The signal is output with the 7.5% setup
added.
The underlined items indicates the initial setting.
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USER menu <VIDEO>
No./Item
Description
661
This selects the basic UMID information to be
recorded on the tape when ON has been
selected as the setup menu item No. 660
(UMID REC) setting.
UMID GEN
0000
INT
:
Newly created basic UMID information of this
unit is always recorded.
0001
EXT
:
The basic UMID information of the input
signals is recorded.
Newly created basic UMID information of this
unit is recorded if there is no basic UMID
information on the input signals.
<Note>
The source pack (of the UMID information) of the
input signal will be recorded on the tape,
regardless of this menu’s setting.
662
This sets the line on which the UMID
information is to be superimposed.
UMID POS
[625i system] [525i system]
SD955B
0000 BLANK 0000 BLANK
0001
:
8L 0001
12L
:
:
:
0010
:
17L 0006
17L
:
:
:
0015
<Note>
22L 0008
19L
The line selected for the setup menu item No.
501 (VITC POS-1) and No. 502 (VITC POS-2)
settings cannot be selected for this item.
The underlined items indicates the initial setting.
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USER menu <AUDIO>
No./Item
Description
No./Item
711
Description
701
This selects the audio input (CH1) reference
level switching.
This selects the audio monitor output (Lch)
reference level switching.
CH1 IN LV
MONIL OUT
LV
0000
0001
0002
4dB
0dB
–20dB
0000
0001
0002
4dB
0dB
–20dB
702
This selects the audio input (CH2) reference
level switching.
712
This selects the audio monitor output (Rch)
reference level switching.
CH2 IN LV
MONIR OUT
LV
0000
0001
0002
4dB
0dB
–20dB
0000
0001
0002
4dB
0dB
–20dB
703
This selects the audio input (CH3) reference
level switching.
713
This selects whether or not to couple the
volume level of the audio monitor output with
the volume control of the headphone jack.
CH3 IN LV
MONI OUT
0000
0001
0002
4dB
0dB
–20dB
0000
UNITY
:
Volume is output at a fixed level, regardless of
the position of the volume control.
0001
Audio monitor output volume is coupled to the
volume control.
704
This selects the audio input (CH4) reference
level switching.
VAR
:
CH4 IN LV
0000
0001
0002
4dB
0dB
–20dB
715
This selects the CH1 input when USER SET
has been selected by pressing the unit’s
AUDIO input selector button.
CH1 IN SEL
706
This selects the audio output (CH1) reference
level switching.
0000
0001
ANA : Analogue input.
DIGI : Digital input.
CH1 OUT LV
0000
0001
0002
4dB
0dB
–20dB
716
This selects the CH2 input when USER SET
has been selected by pressing the unit’s
AUDIO input selector button.
CH2 IN SEL
707
This selects the audio output (CH2) reference
level switching.
0000
0001
ANA : Analogue input.
DIGI : Digital input.
CH2 OUT LV
0000
0001
0002
4dB
0dB
–20dB
717
This selects the CH3 input when USER SET
has been selected by pressing the unit’s
AUDIO input selector button.
CH3 IN SEL
708
This selects the audio output (CH3) reference
level switching.
0000
0001
ANA : Analogue input.
DIGI : Digital input.
CH3 OUT LV
0000
0001
0002
4dB
0dB
–20dB
718
This selects the CH4 input when USER SET
has been selected by pressing the unit’s
AUDIO input selector button.
CH4 IN SEL
709
This selects the audio output (CH4) reference
level switching.
0000
0001
ANA : Analogue input.
DIGI : Digital input.
CH4 OUT LV
0000
0001
0002
4dB
0dB
–20dB
719
This selects the CH1 and CH2 digital input
when USER SET has been selected by pressing
the unit’s AUDIO input selector button.
D IN SEL12
0000
0001
AES : AES/EBU input
SIF : SDI input
720
This selects the CH3 and CH4 digital input
when USER SET has been selected by pressing
the unit’s AUDIO input selector button.
D IN SEL34
0000
0001
AES : AES/EBU input
SIF : SDI input
The underlined items indicates the initial setting.
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USER menu <AUDIO>
No./Item
Description
This selects the monitor output.
0000 MANU
No./Item
726
Description
721
This selects the input signal recorded in CUE.
MONI CH SEL
:
REC CUE
0001
0002
CH1 : Audio CH1 input
CH2 : Audio CH2 input
0003 CH1+2 : Audio CH1 and CH2 MIX signal
The output signal is as selected in MONITOR
SELECT buttons.
0001
AUTO
:
0004
0005
CH3 : Audio CH3 input
CH4 : Audio CH4 input
PCM AUDIO output is selected within the
–0.43 (–0.5)a to +1a speed range; CUE is
automatically selected for all other tape
speeds.
0006 CH3+4 : Audio CH3 and CH4 MIX signal
0007 CH1 4 : Audio CH1, CH2, CH3 and CH4
~
mixed signals
<Note>
727
This selects the processing method for the
audio edit points (IN point, OUT point) during
playback.
The value for the DV/DVCAM tape is shown in
parenthesis ( ).
0002
PB FADE
PCM
:
The PCM AUDIO signal is output over the
–10a to +10a range.
<Note>
This setup menu’s setting takes effect when CH1,
CH2, CH3 or CH4 has been selected by the L
and R MONITOR SELECT buttons on the front
panel. (If CUE has been selected, the cue signal
will be output at all the speeds regardless of the
setup menu’s setting.)
0000
AUTO : According to the status during
recording.
CUT : Forced CUT
0001
0002
FADE : Forced FADE
728
This selects whether to superimpose the
audio data onto the SDI output.
EMBEDDED
AUD
0000
0001
OFF : Data is not superimposed.
ON : Data is superimposed.
722
This selects the input signal to be recorded
on the audio CH1 track.
731
This selects whether or not the cue signal is
to be output to the main line output in the
REC CH1
CUE OUT SEL search mode.
0000
0001
CH1 : Audio input CH1 signal.
CH2 : Audio input CH2 signal.
0000
0001
OFF : CUE is not output.
ON : CUE is output.
0002 CH1+2 : Mixed audio input CH1 and CH2
signal.
<Notes>
723
This selects the input signal to be recorded
on the audio CH2 track.
OThis function works only when a setting
other than MANU has been selected by
setup menu No. 721 (MONI CH SEL).
OThe main signal system output channels
used for the CUE output differ depending on
the setting selected by setup menu No. 735
(MON AUTO SEL).
REC CH2
0000
0001
CH1 : Audio input CH1 signal.
CH2 : Audio input CH2 signal.
0002 CH1+2 : Mixed audio input CH1 and CH2
signal.
When L/R is selected:
CUE is output to CH1 to CH4.
724
This selects the input signal to be recorded
on the audio CH3 track.
When L is selected:
REC CH3
CUE is output to CH1 and CH3.
When R is selected:
0000
0001
CH3 : Audio input CH3 signal
CH4 : Audio input CH4 signal
CUE is output to CH2 and CH4.
OWhen PCM has been selected as the setup
menu No. 721 (MONI CH SEL) setting, PCM
is output.
0002 CH3+4 : Mixed audio input CH3 and CH4
signal
725
This selects the input signal to be recorded
on the audio CH4 track.
733
This selects the timing for the output picture
and CUE output when CUE has been selected
for monitor output.
REC CH4
0000
0001
CH3 : Audio input CH3 signal
CH4 : Audio input CH4 signal
CUE OUT
0002 CH3+4 : Mixed audio input CH3 and CH4
0000 NORMAL : The timing is aligned with the
output picture.
signal
0001 DIRECT : Whatever has been recorded on
the tape is output with no delay.
<Note>
When DIRECT has been selected, the timing of
the output picture and that of the cue output are
not aligned properly.
The underlined items indicates the initial setting.
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Setup menus
USER menu <AUDIO>
No./Item
Description
No./Item
750
DV PB ATT
Description
734
This selects whether the operation of the
MONITOR SELECT button on the front panel
This selects the audio output level during DV
playback.
MONI SEL INH is to be enabled or disabled.
0000
0001
OFF : The audio output level is not
attenuated.
ON : The audio output level is
attenuated (reduced).
0000
0001
0002
OFF : Operation is enabled.
ON : Operation is disabled.
ON1
:
Operation is disabled in the FULL display
mode and enabled only in the FINE display
mode.
751
This selects whether to mute the sound where
recordings are joined during DV/DVCAM
REC PT MUTE playback.
735
Although CUE is automatically output to the
monitor output in accordance with the
operation mode when a setting AUTO has
been selected by setup menu item No. 721
(MONI CH SEL), the MON AUTO SEL setup
menu item is used to select the monitor
channel which is to be automatically switched
to CUE.
0000
0001
OFF : The sound is not muted.
ON : The sound is muted.
MON AUTO
SEL
0000
L/R
:
CUE is output to both the left and right
channels.
0001
CUE is output to the left channel only.
0002
CUE is output to the right channel only.
L
:
R
:
The underlined items indicates the initial setting.
<Concerning the CUE output in the search mode>
The table below shows how the CUE output to the monitor and main signal system outputs differs according to how the setup menu item
(No. 721, No. 731 and No. 735) settings are combined.
731
CUE OUT
SEL
721
735
Monitor output
Main signal system output
MONI CH MON AUTO
SEL
Lch
Rch
CH1
CH2
CH3
CH4
SEL
----------
L/R
L
PCM 21
PCM 21
MANU
CUE
CUE
CUE
PCM 21
PCM 21
PCM 21
PCM 21
PCM 21
OFF
AUTO
PCM 21
PCM 22
PCM 21
CUE
R
CUE
PCM 22
PCM 21
CUE
PCM 22
PCM 21
CUE
PCM 22
PCM 21
CUE
PCM 22
PCM 21
CUE
PCM 22
PCM 21
CUE
PCM
----------
----------
L/R
L
MANU
PCM 21
CUE
PCM 21
CUE
PCM 21
CUE
ON
AUTO
PCM
CUE
CUE
CUE
PCM 21
PCM 22
PCM 21
PCM 22
PCM 21
PCM22
R
PCM 22
PCM22
PCM 22
----------
<Notes>
21: PCM audio signal output is muted when the VTR is played outside the –0.43 to +1 normal speed.
22: PCM audio signal output is muted when the VTR is played outside the –10 to +10 normal speed.
When either AUTO is selected, the PCM audio signal is output within –0.43 to +1 normal speed even in the automatic CUE output
mode.
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Setup menus
USER menu <V BLANK>
No./Item
800
ADD LINE 25
Description
No./Item
Description
For selecting the mode for recording signals
on additional lines.
Sub-screen
01
For selecting the additional line where the
signals are to be recorded.
REC LINE2
0000
OFF : No signals are recorded on
additional lines.
0001 YC422 : The 422 mode signals are
recorded on 1 line.
0002 YC411 : The 411 mode signals are
recorded on 1 line.
0003 Y1_B/W : Only the Y signal is recorded on
1 line directly.
0004 Y1_BPF : Only the Y signal is recorded on
1 line after it has been separated
from the C signal.
[625i system] [525i system]
SD955B
0000
:
7L 0000
10L
:
:
:
0015
0016
:
0018
:
22L 0012
320L 0013
22L
263L
273L
:
275L
:
:
322L
:
0014
:
0016
:
0031
0032
335L
0005
C1 : Only the C signal is recorded on
623L 0025
0026
284L
525L
1 line.
0006 Y2_B/W : Only the Y signal is recorded on
2 lines directly.
0007 Y2_BPF : Only the Y signal is recorded on
<Note>
This menu item is not displayed when additional
line mode setting “1” through “5” has been
selected.
2
lines after it has been
separated from the C signal.
C2 : Only the C signal is recorded on
2 lines.
0008
<Notes>
OWhen a setting from “0001 (YC422)” to “0008
(C2)” is selected and the STOP button is
pressed, operation transfers to the sub-screen,
and the recording line or lines can be selected.
To return from the sub-screen, press the STOP
button again.
OThe setting takes effect when the system
format is 25 Mbps.
Sub-screen
00
For selecting the additional line where the
signals are to be recorded.
REC LINE1
[625i system] [525i system]
0000
:
7L 0000
10L
:
:
:
0015
0016
:
0031
0032
22L 0012
320L 0013
22L
263L
273L
:
284L
525L
:
0014
:
335L
623L 0025
0026
The underlined items indicates the initial setting.
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Setup menus
USER menu <V BLANK>
No./Item
801
ADD LINE 50
Description
No./Item
Description
For selecting the mode for recording signals
on additional lines.
Sub-screen
02
For selecting the additional line where the
signals are to be recorded.
REC LINE3
0000
OFF : No signals are recorded on
additional lines.
0001 YC422 : The 422 mode signals are
recorded on 2 lines.
0002 Y4_B/W : Only the Y signal is recorded on
4 lines directly.
0003 Y4_BPF : Only the Y signal is recorded on
[625i system] [525i system]
SD955B
0000
:
7L 0000
10L
:
:
:
0003
:
10L 0003
13L
:
:
:
4
lines after it has been
0015
0016
:
0031
0032
22L 0012
320L 0013
22L
263L
273L
:
284L
525L
separated from the C signal.
C4 : Only the C signal is recorded on
4 lines.
0004
:
0014
:
335L
<Notes>
623L 0025
0026
OWhen a setting from “0001 (YC422)” to “0004
(C4)” is selected and the STOP button is
pressed, operation transfers to the sub-screen,
and the recording lines can be selected.
To return from the sub-screen, press the STOP
button again.
<Note>
This menu item is not displayed when setting “1”
has been selected as the additional line mode.
OThe setting takes effect when the system
format is 50 Mbps.
03
For selecting the additional line where the
signals are to be recorded.
REC LINE4
Sub-screen
[625i system] [525i system]
00
For selecting the additional line where the
signals are to be recorded.
SD955B
REC LINE1
0000
:
7L 0000
10L
:
:
:
[625i system] [525i system]
0015
0016
:
0019
:
22L 0012
320L 0013
22L
263L
273L
:
276L
:
SD955B
0000
:
7L 0000
10L
:
:
323L
:
0014
:
:
:
0017
:
0015
0016
:
0031
0032
22L 0012
320L 0013
22L
263L
273L
:
284L
525L
0031
0032
335L
:
0014
:
623L 0025
0026
284L
525L
335L
623L 0025
0026
<Note>
This menu item is not displayed when setting “1”
has been selected as the additional line mode.
01
For selecting the additional line where the
signals are to be recorded.
REC LINE2
SD955B
802
For selecting the type of teletext signals to be
recorded.
[625i system] [525i system]
SD955B
TELETEXT
SEL
0000
:
7L 0000
10L
:
0000
MOJI : MOJI system
:
:
0001 NABTS : NABTS system
<Notes>
OThis setup menu is not displayed in the 625i
system.
OVITC signals are often mistakenly detected as
teletext signals when the NABTS system has
been selected.
If this happens, select MANU as the setting for
setup menu No. 803 (TELETEXT DET), then
select the line for teletext signals.
0015
0016
:
0018
:
22L 0012
320L 0013
22L
263L
273L
:
275L
:
:
322L
:
0014
:
0016
:
0031
0032
335L
623L 0025
0026
284L
525L
The underlined items indicates the initial setting.
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Setup menus
USER menu <V BLANK>
No./Item
803
Description
No./Item
804
BLANK LINE
Description
For selecting the method used to detect the
lines in which the teletext signals are to be
recorded.
This turns the blanking ON or OFF in the
vertical blanking period of the video output
signals.
TELETEXT
DET
0000
The teletext signals are not recorded.
0001 AUTO
The teletext signals are automatically detected
and recorded.
OFF
:
0000 BLANK
Blanking is effected forcibly for all lines.
0001 THRU
No blanking is effected for any of the lines.
0002 MANU
Blanking ON or OFF is selected for each line.
<Note>
When setting “MANU” is selected and the STOP
button is pressed, operation transfers to the sub-
screen, and ON or OFF can be selected for each
line. To return from the sub-screen, press the
STOP button again.
:
:
:
:
0002
MANU
:
The lines in which the teletext signals are to be
recorded are selected and set.
<Notes>
OThe number of lines in which the teletext
signals can be recorded depends on the
number of recording lines which was entered
as the setup menu No. 800 (ADD LINE 25) or
No. 801 (ADD LINE 50) setting. [See “Number
of lines which can be set for teletext.”]
OWhen setting “MANU” is selected and the
STOP button is pressed, operation transfers to
the sub-screen, and the number of recording
lines can be selected.
Sub-screen
[625i system]
00
LINE 7&320
:
0000 BLANK : Blanking is forcibly effected.
0001
THRU : No blanking is effected.
15
To return from the sub-screen, press the STOP
button again.
LINE 22&335
[525i system]
SD955B
OWhen the input signal is a non-standard signal
or N-STD has been selected for the setup
menu No. 303 (STD/NONSTD) setting, teletext
signals will not be played back correctly in EE
mode.
00
LINE 10&273
:
11
Sub-screen
LINE 21&284
[625i system] For selecting the lines in which the teletext
Number of lines which can be set for TELETEXT
The number of lines differs, depending on whether ON or OFF has
been selected for the setup menu item No. 660 (UMID REC) setting.
00
signals are to be recorded.
REC LINE1
:
[625i system] [525i system]
SD955B
14
OWhen 25 Mbps is the recording/playback format.
REC LINE15
0000
0001
0002
0003
OFF 0000
OFF
Number of lines which can be set
No. 800:
7&320 0001 10&273
8&321 0002 11&274
9&322 0003 12&275
[525i system]
SD955B
SD955B
[525i system]
[625i system]
ADD LINE 25
setting value
UMID REC: UMID REC: UMID REC: UMID REC:
00
0004 10&323 0004 13&276
0005 11&324 0005 14&277
0006 12&325 0006 15&278
0007 13&326 0007 16&279
0008 14&327 0008 17&280
0009 15&328 0009 18&281
0010 16&329 0010 19&282
0011 17&330 0011 20&283
0012 18&331 0012 21&284
ON
12
5
OFF
14
7
ON
10
4
OFF
13
5
REC LINE1
:
12
OFF
YC422
YC411
REC LINE13
8
10
5
8
Y1_B/W,
Y1_BPF, C1
12
5
14
7
10
4
13
5
0013 19&332 0013
0014 20&333
0015 21&334
22
Y2_B/W,
Y2_BPF, C2
0016
22
OWhen 50 Mbps is the recording/playback format.
Number of lines which can be set
No. 801:
ADD LINE 50
setting value
SD955B
[525i system]
[625i system]
UMID REC: UMID REC: UMID REC: UMID REC:
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
OFF, YC422,
Y4_B/W,
12
15
9
10
Y4_BPF, C4
The underlined items indicates the initial setting.
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Setup menus
USER menu <MENU>
No./Item
Description
No./Item
A03
MENU LOCK
Description
A00
This selects the user file whose contents will
be loaded into USER1.
This selects whether to set or release the user
file (USER2 – USER5) lock mode.
LOAD
0000 USER2 : The USER2 file contents are
0000
0001
OFF : The lock is released (changes
can be made).
ON : The lock is set (changes are
prohibited).
loaded.
0001 USER3 : The USER3 file contents are
loaded.
0002 USER4 : The USER4 file contents are
loaded.
<Note>
The lock cannot be set for USER1.
0003 USER5 : The USER5 file contents are
loaded.
<Note>
<Notes>
ONo. A00 (LOAD), No. A01 (SAVE) and No. A02 (P.ON LOAD) are
the menu items which can be set only for USER1.
They are not displayed with the USER2 – USER5 files.
ONo. A03 (MENU LOCK) is the menu item which can be set only for
the USER2 – USER5 files.
When the SET button is pressed after loading,
the setting will be stored in the memory. When
the MENU button is pressed, the setting will not
be changed.
A01
This selects the user file into which the
USER1 settings will be saved.
It is not displayed with USER1.
SAVE
0000 USER2 : The settings are saved in
USER2.
0001 USER3 : The settings are saved in
USER3.
0002 USER4 : The settings are saved in
USER4.
0003 USER5 : The settings are saved in
USER5.
0004 LOCKED
:
This display appears when all the user files are
in the change prohibit status.
<Notes>
OUser files whose status have been set to
change prohibit cannot be selected.
OWhen all the user files are in the change
prohibit status, the “LOCKED” display appears
and the contents cannot be saved.
A02
This loads the contents of the selected user
file into USER1 and it starts operation with
the USER1 settings when the power is turned
on.
P. ON LOAD
0000
OFF
:
Operation is started with the settings of the
previously set user file.
0001 USER2
:
The contents of USER2 are loaded into
USER1 and operation is started with the
USER1 settings.
0002 USER3
:
The contents of USER3 are loaded into
USER1 and operation is started with the
USER1 settings.
0003 USER4
:
The contents of USER4 are loaded into
USER1 and operation is started with the
USER1 settings.
0004 USER5
:
The contents of USER5 are loaded into
USER1 and operation is started with the
USER1 settings.
The underlined items indicates the initial setting.
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Time code/user bit
Time code
Set the TCG switch to REGEN mode.
REGEN:
4
5
The time code is used when the time code signal
generated by the time code generator (time code
signal generator) is to be recorded on the tape, its
values are to be read by the time code reader (time
code signal reader), and the absolute position of the
tape is to be displayed in increments of hours,
minutes, seconds and frames.
In this mode, the continuity of the original time
code prior to editing is maintained.
OA more detailed setting can be performed
using setup menu No. 503 (TCG REGEN)
and No. 504 (REGEN MODE).
PRESET:
In this mode, recording is commenced from the
value which was set by the TC PRESET button.
ODuring automatic editing, whatever has been
selected for the menu No. 504 setting is used
for regeneration even when the TCG switch
has been set to PRESET.
The time code is written in the sub-code area (data
area) of the helical track. This enables insert editing to
be conducted independently using the time code
alone. In addition, the VTR’s playback speed can be
read from the stop mode to slow-motion playback up
to high-speed play (approx. 50a normal
speed/approx. 100a when using DVCPRO tape).
Use the TC PRESET button to set the start number
of the time code or user’s bit.
1Press the TC PRESET button. The left-most set
of digits starts flashing.
2To change the value, turn the search dial while
holding down the search button.
3Turn the search dial to select the set of digits
that is to be set. The digits selected start
flashing.
The time code values are indicated using the display
and superimpose functions.
TCR 00 : 07 : 04 : 24
t
t
t
t
Hours Minutes Seconds Frames
The setting ranges are as follows:
OTime code:
User bit
[625i system]
00:00:00:00 to 23:59:59:24
[525i system] SD955B
“User bit” refers to the 32-bit (8-digit) data frame
among the time code signals which has been released
to users. It enables operator numbers values to be
recorded.
00:00:00:00 to 23:59:59:29
OUser’s bit:
00:00:00:00 to FF FF FF FF
4Repeat steps 2 and 3 to change any other
values.
5Once the start number has been set, press the
SET button.
The alphanumeric characters which can be used for
the user bit are the figures 0 to 9 and the letters A to
F.
In the FREE RUN mode, the time code begins
to advance.
Setting the internal time code
6Proceed with the recording or editing.
Set the VTR to stop mode.
1
Select “TC” using the COUNTER button.
2
Set the run mode for the time code generator using
setup menu No. 513 (RUN MODE).
REC:
3
The internal time code generator is advanced
during recording.
FREE:
When the power is on, the internal time code
generator is advanced regardless of the
operation mode.
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Time code/user bit
Setting the external time code
Reproducing the time code/user bit
Set the VTR to stop mode.
Set the VTR to stop mode.
1
1
Select “TC” using the COUNTER button.
Select “TC” or “UB” using the COUNTER button.
2
2
Set the TCG switch to EXT. (External time code
selection)
Press the PLAY button.
Playback starts and the time code is shown on the
display.
3
3
When the SUPER switch is set to ON, the time
code value is superimposed on the video signals
from the VIDEO OUT 3/SDI OUT 3 connector.
The following settings can be selected with setup
menu No. 505 (EXT TC SEL).
LTC:
4
The LTC signal input to the TIME CODE IN
connector (XLR) on the rear panel is recorded
<Note>
When the time code signal cannot be read, the time
code is automatically interpolated by the CTL signal.
The display appears as shown below.
as TC.
<Note>
LTC must be synchronized with the video signal.
VITC:
T 2 R
00:01:04:072
The VITC of the input video signal is recorded
as TC.
“
”: 1, 3 field
When the time code
signal cannot be read,
an asterix (2) is
displayed.
“2”: 2, 4 field
The colon between the seconds and
frames changes to a period during
SD955B
drop frame mode.
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Superimpose screen
The control signals, time code, etc. are displayed
using abbreviations.
Characters displayed
The background of characters superimposed on the
display can be changed using setup menu No. 011
(CHARA TYPE).
TV monitor
TCR
:
:
:
22 22 22 22
TCR
:
:
:
TCR
:
:
:
22 22 22 22
22 22 22 22
Abbreviations:
TV monitor
TV monitor
CTL : Control signal count value
TCR : Time code data recorded in the SBC area
TCR. : Time code data recorded in the VAUX area
UBR : User’s bit data recorded in the SBC area
UBR. : User’s bit data recorded in the VAUX area
TCG : Time code data of the time code generator
UBG : User’s bit data of the time code generator
Display position
The position of the characters superimposed on the
display can be changed using setup menus No. 009
(CHARA H-POS) and No. 010 (CHARA V-POS).
<Note>
[T2R], [T2R.], [U2R] or [U2R.] is displayed when
the data has not been read correctly from the tape.
TCR
:
:
:
22 22 22 22
TCR
:
:
:
22 22 22 22
TV monitor
TV monitor
Operation mode
The VTR’s operation mode can also be displayed
using setup menu No. 008 (DISPLAY SEL).
TCR
:
:
:
22 22 22 22
STOP
VTR operation mode
TV monitor
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Video output signals and servo reference signal
This section explains how the output signals and
servo reference signal are selected.
<Notes>
Synchronization is determined as follows depending
on the availability of the REF VIDEO input signal
when “BB”, “CB100” or “CB75” has been selected as
the setup menu No. 600 (INT SG) setting.
OWhen the REF VIDEO input signal is available:
Synchronization with the REF VIDEO input signal
OWhen the REF VIDEO input signal is not available:
Internal synchronization
External synchronization of video
output signals
The video output signals are output in synchronization
with the REF VIDEO input signal or video input signal.
As shown in the figure below, this signal is selected in
accordance with the setup menu settings, VTR mode
and availability of the video input signal.
Start
EXT
What is the
setup menu No. 304 (SERVO
REF) setting?
AUTO
YES
YES
Is the unit
in one of the editing
modes?
NO
Has the unit
been set to the recording
mode?
NO
N-VF
What is the
setup menu No. 601 (OUT
VSYNC) setting?
VF
NO
NO
Is the
REF VIDEO input signal
available?
YES
Is the
video input signal available?
YES
Is the
video input signal a composite
signal?
NO
YES
What is
the setup menu No. 303
(STD/NON-STD)
setting?
NON-STD
NON-STD
STD
AUTO
Is the
video input signal a standard
or non-standard signal?
STD
YES
Is the
REF VIDEO input signal
available?
NO
Synchronization with the
REF VIDEO input signal
Synchronization with
the video input signal
Internal synchronization
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Video output signals and servo reference signal
<Notes>
Servo reference signal
Synchronization is determined as follows depending
on the availability of the REF VIDEO input signal
when “BB”, “CB100” or “CB75” has been selected as
the setup menu No. 600 (INT SG) setting.
OWhen the REF VIDEO input signal is available:
Synchronization with the REF VIDEO input signal
OWhen the REF VIDEO input signal is not available:
Internal synchronization
The REF VIDEO input signal or video input signal is
selected as the servo reference signal.
As shown in the figure below, the signal is selected in
accordance with the setup menu settings, VTR mode
and availability of the video input signal.
Start
EXT
What is the
setup menu No. 304 (SERVO
REF) setting?
AUTO
YES
YES
Is the unit
in one of the editing modes?
NO
Has the unit
been set to the recording
mode?
NO
NO
Is the
video input signal available?
YES
YES
Is the
REF VIDEO input signal
available?
NO
Synchronization with the
REF VIDEO input signal
Synchronization with
the video input signal
Internal synchronization
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Audio V fade function
When editing tapes, the edit point splicing selection
(setup menu No. 311 and 312) information is recorded
on the tape. This information is then sensed during
playback, and
V
fade or cut processing is
automatically performed for these sections.
However, only when the playback fade selection (No.
727) is AUTO.
When the edit point splicing selection (setup
menu No. 311 and 312) is CUT
Audio signal A
Audio signal B
Noise appears at the edit splice.
When the edit point splicing selection (setup
menu No. 311 and 312) is FADE
Audio signal A
Audio signal B
V fade is performed instantaneously to
eliminate the noise.
<Notes>
OWhen the playback fade selection (No. 727) is
CUT, cut processing is performed for all splices.
OWhen the playback fade selection (No. 727) is
FADE, V fade processing is performed for all
splices.
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Audio recording channel and monitor output selection
Audio recording channel
Monitor output channel
The audio recording channels are selected on the
AUDIO setup menu as shown below.
The monitor output channels are selected using the
MONITOR SELECT and MONITOR MIX button as
shown below.
Recording
Recording signal
track
Monitor
Output signal
output
CH1
CH2
CH3
CH4
CH1 input/CH2 input/CH1 input+CH2 input
CH1 input/CH2 input/CH1 input+CH2 input
CH3 input/CH4 input/CH3 input+CH4 input
CH3 input/CH4 input/CH3 input+CH4 input
CH1/CH2/CH3/CH4/CH1+CH2/CH3+CH4/
CH1+CH3/CH2+CH4/CUE
L
CH1/CH2/CH3/CH4/CH1+CH2/CH3+CH4/
CH1+CH3/CH2+CH4/CUE
R
CH1 input/CH2 input/CH1 input+CH2 input/
CH3 input/CH4 input/CH3 input+CH4 input/
CH1 input+CH2 input+CH3 input+CH4 input
CUE
Printed circuit board
F1 board (AUDIO)
Switch No.
SW100
Function
AUDIO INPUT IMPEDANCE SW
This sets the CH1 audio input impedance.
HIGH/600Ω
SW101
SW200
SW201
AUDIO INPUT IMPEDANCE SW
This sets the CH2 audio input impedance.
HIGH/600Ω
AUDIO INPUT IMPEDANCE SW
This sets the CH3 audio input impedance.
SW201
SW200
SW101
SW100
HIGH/600Ω
AUDIO INPUT IMPEDANCE SW
This sets the CH4 audio input impedance.
HIGH/600Ω
The underlined items indicates the initial setting.
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Rack mounting
The unit can be mounted into a 19-inch standard rack
using the optional rack-mounting adaptors (AJ-
MA75P). For the installation rails, it is recommended
that the 18-inch rail and bracket (model number
CC3061-99-0400) by Chassis Trak be used. (The
complete slide rail and bracket unit is not available
from Panasonic.)
Attach the AJ-MA75P rack mount adapter using
the same 4 screws.
4
5
For further details, consult your dealer.
Attach the inner members of the slide rails.
Refer to the figure below for the locations where
the screws are to be attached.
1
Locations where the screws are secured on the right
(R) side of the inner members of the slide rails
Rack-mounting adaptors
Remove the 4 rubber legs from the bottom of the
unit, and install the unit in the rack.
After the unit has been installed, check that it
moves smoothly along the rails.
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
Standard rack
Inner member
<Notes>
OThe length of the screws used is subject to
restriction. (B, G: 10 mm, E: 6 mm)
OAttach the inner members at the same
symmetrical positions on the left (L) side.
OFix the members in place using 3 screws on
each side (total: 6 screws).
OThe letters “A” to “H” are not actually marked on
the side panels.
Fasten it to the rack with set
screws.
<Notes>
Attach the outer member brackets to the rack.
Check that the height is the same for the left and
right brackets.
2
3
OKeep the temperature inside the rack to between
5°C and 40°C.
OBolt the rack securely to the floor so that it will not
topple over when the VTR is drawn out.
Remove the four screws at the front for attaching
the left and right side panels.
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Video head cleaning
This unit is equipped with an auto head cleaning
function which automatically reduces the amount of
dirt on the video heads. However, in order to
maximize the unit’s reliability, it is recommended that
the video heads be cleaned as and when appropriate.
For further details on how to actually clean the heads,
consult with one of our service companies or with your
dealer.
Condensation
Condensation occurs due to the same principle
involved when droplets of water form on a window
pane of a heated room. It occurs when the unit or tape
is moved between places where the temperature or
humidity varies greatly or when, for instance:
OIt is moved to a very humid place full of steam or a
room immediately after it has been heated up.
OIt is suddenly moved from a cold location to a hot or
humid location.
When moving the unit to locations such as these,
leave it standing for about 10 minutes rather than
switching on the power immediately.
If condensation occurs in the unit, “E-20” will flash on
the counter display and the cassette will be
automatically ejected.
Leave the unit with the power on until “E-20” is
cleared from the display.
Maintenance
Before starting any maintenance work, switch the
power to OFF and, holding the plug, unplug the cord
from the socket.
Use a soft cloth to clean the outside of the unit.
For stubborn dirt or stains, wipe the unit with a cloth
that has been lightly dampened with well-diluted
kitchen detergent and wrung out thoroughly.
After wiping off the dirt with the damp cloth, finish it off
with a dry cloth.
<Note>
Do not use alcohol, benzene, thinners or any other
solvents as they may affect the colour of external
parts or damage the unit’s coating.
Attaching the dust cover
Dust cover
2 Insert the end of the cover
under the metal plate on the
inside edge of the top of the
front panel.
1 Insert the end of the cover
under the metal plate on the
inside edge of the top of the
side panel.
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Error messages
When a warning occurs in this unit, the error number
is indicated on the counter display.
Open the DIAG menu to display a description of the
error on the counter display or monitor TV.
When a operational malfunction has occurred in the
unit, the error number flashes on the counter display.
$ “WARNING” information display
OA warning message is displayed whenever a
warning occurs.
When warnings have not been detected, “NO
WARNING” is displayed.
OWhen multiple warning occur, the descriptions for
each warning can be checked by turning the search
dial.
DIAG menu
This display the VTR information.
VTR information includes “WARNING” information,
“HOURS METER” (usage time) information and
“UMID (Unique Material Identifier)” information.
A DIAG menu appears on the monitor when the
monitor is connected to the VIDEO OUT 3/SDI OUT 3
connector on the connector section.
$ Displaying the DIAG menu
Press the DIAG button.
1
The DIAG menu screen is displayed on the
monitor, and the message is displayed on the
counter display.
Each time the search button is pressed, the display
changes as follows: “WARNING” 5 “HOURS
METER” 5 “UMID INFO” 5 and so on.
2
Press the DIAG button again to return to the
original display.
3
2
DVCPRO 50
ON
POWER
DVCPRO
DV
OFF
JOG
SHTL
SLOW
COUNTER ASSEM VIDEO CUE
TC
STAND BY
EDIT
PLAYER
PLAY
RECORDER
REC
METER
FULL/FINE
RESET CH1
CH2
CH3
CH4
L
MONITOR SELECT
R
INSERT
A
IN
A
OUT
TRIM
REW
STOP
FF
MONITOR
MIX
A
VOL
INPUT SELECT
SET
PREVIEW/PREVIEW
AUTO EDIT
PREROLL
SELECT
HEADPHONES
IN
OUT
VIDEO
CH1
AUDIO
CH2
CH3
CH4
TC
PRESET MENU
SUPER
ON
REC INH INT TCG
REGEN
MODE
TAPE
CONTROL
SET
DIAG
UNITY
VAR
ON
REMOTE
REC LEVEL
PB LEVEL
PRESET
EXIT
OFF
OFF
EE
LOCAL
1/3
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Error messages
If “T&S&M” is selected in the setup menu No. 008
(DISPLAY SEL), a message appears in the mode
display whenever a warning or error occurs. When
multiple events occur, the event with the highest
priority is displayed.
$ Displaying the “HOURS METER”
information
Turn the search dial to move the cursor (2).
The description for the item where the cursor is
located is shown on the counter display.
Priority
High
Display/Description
No./Item
Ser
Description
Error messages (See error message table)
When an operational malfunction has occurred in
the unit, the error number flashes and the error
message is indicated on the counter display.
Displays the unit’s serial No.
222222222
H00
Displays the time that the power has been
supplied in one-hour units.
INT SG
When SG has been selected as the input signal with
the INPUT SELECT buttons, pressing the REC
button or the EDIT button (E-E mode) will display
“INT SG” for the first two seconds.
OPERATION
H01
Displays the time that the drum has been
rotating in one-hour units.
DRUM RUN
H02
This is also displayed for the first two seconds when
starting editing.
Displays the time that the tape has been running
during FF, REW, PLAY, SEARCH (JOG, SLOW,
SHTL), REC, and EDIT modes (except for STILL
in the JOG, SLOW or SHTL mode) in one-hour
units.
NO INPUT
TAPE RUN
If there is no input signal (except for analogue audio)
to the connector selected using the INPUT SELECT
buttons, pressing the REC button or the EDIT button
(E-E mode) will display “NO INPUT” for the first two
seconds.
H03
The number of times for threading (loading)/
unthreading (unloading) is displayed in single
units.
This is also displayed for the first two seconds when
starting editing.
THREADING
H04
Displays the number of times front loading has
been performed in single units.
Warning messages (See error message table)
When a warning occurs in this unit, the error number
and warning message are indicated on the counter
display.
When multiple warnings occur, the warning with the
highest priority is displayed.
F LOADING
H11
Displays the time that the drum has been
rotating in one-hour units. (Can be reset)
DRUM RUNr
H12
Low
Displays the time that the tape has been running
during FF, REW, PLAY, SEARCH (JOG, SLOW,
SHTL), REC, and EDIT modes (except for STILL
in the JOG, SLOW or SHTL mode) in one-hour
units. (Can be reset)
TAPE RUNr
$ UMID information display
This is displayed 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.
“NO-INFO” is displayed when there is no UMID
information.
H13
The number of times for threading (loading)/
unthreading (unloading) is displayed in single
THREADINGr units. (Can be reset)
H14
Displays the number of times front loading has
been performed in single units.
(Can be reset)
F LOADINGr
H30
The number of times the power has been turned
on is displayed in single units.
Item
MATNO
Display/Description
Material number
POWER ON
<Notes>
COPY
OWNR
POS
Instance number (No. of copies)
Country, organization, user
OThe resettable items in the “HOURS METER”
information are reset by the shop when performing
maintenance or other work.
OThe search buttons and the search dial cannot be
operated while the DIAG menu is displayed.
Reception status from GPS satellites when
recording spatial coordinates (height above sea
level, longitude and latitude):
HOLD: No reception from any satellite
2D:
Reception possible, but number of
satellites is insufficient. Height above
sea level will not be accurate.
Good reception
3D:
DTAE
TIME
Date
UTC (Coordinated Universal Time) and time
difference with UTC
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Error messages
Warning messages
OMonitor display
ODescription
OVTR operation and corrective action
OMonitor display
ODescription
OVTR operation and corrective action
Priority
High
Priority
E-04 (UNKNOWN SIG)
E-09 (NO RF)
This appears when the SDTI input signals are not
DVCPRO or DV format signals. (The data stream
format complies with the SMPTE 321M standard.)
VTR: No recording operations can be performed.
OCheck whether the SDTI input has been
connected properly.
This appears during playback when a blank section
(tape blank) lasting for one or more seconds has
been detected.
Such a section is identified as a tape blank when all
of the following conditions are met.
ONo head outputs
(This warning is displayed when SDI signals are
being input.)
ONo playback data readout
ONo CTL (Excluding DV and DVCAM tapes)
VTR: Operation continues.
OCheck the tape.
A tape on which material has not been recorded
E-11 (NOT 1a25M SIG)
This appears when the SDTI input signals are not
DVCPRO (25 Mbps) format 1a transfer signals.
VTR: No recording operations can be performed.
OCheck the SDTI input signals.
may have been inserted.
E-00 (SERVO NOT LOCKED)
This appears when the servo is not locked for three
or more seconds during playback, recording, or
editing.
VTR: Operation continues.
OCheck the tape.
E-12 (NOT 1a50M SIG)
This appears when the SDTI input signals are not
DVCPRO50 (50 Mbps) format 1a transfer signals.
VTR: No recording operations can be performed.
OCheck the SDTI input signals.
A tape recorded other than PAL format may have
been inserted.
E-16 (INVALID VIDEO SIG)
This appears when the compressed video signals in
the SDTI input signals are invalid.
OThis warning appears only during recording
operations. In cases like this, no signals are
recorded on the tape and only the erasure of the
existing signals will be performed.
E-01 (LOW RF)
This appears when envelope levels approximately
1/3 that of normal levels are detected for more than
one second during playback, recording, or editing.
VTR: Operation continues.
OClean the video heads.
VTR: Operation continues.
E-02 (HIGH ERROR RATE)
No editing operations can be performed.
This appears when the error rate has increased to
the extent that correction or interpolation was
performed on either the video or audio signals.
VTR: Operation continues.
OCheck the SDTI input signals.
Playback signals of tape on which material has
not been recorded may be being input.
E-17 (INVALID AUDIO SIG)
This appears when the audio signals in the SDTI
input signals are invalid.
Low
OClean the video heads.
OThis warning appears only during recording
operations. In cases like this, the signals are
recorded with the audio signals muted.
VTR: Operation continues.
No editing operations can be performed.
OCheck the SDTI input signals.
Signals from other than a VTR with 1a playback
may be being input.
E-18 (INVALID TC SIG)
This appears when the time codes in the SDTI input
signals are invalid.
OThis warning appears only during recording
operations. In cases like this, the internally
generated time codes are recorded.
VTR: Operation continues.
No editing operations can be performed.
OCheck the time code being input from the
components.
E-10 (FAN STOP)
This is displayed when the fan motor stops.
VTR: Operation continues.
OCheck that nothing is obstructing the fan
movement.
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Error messages
Error messages
ODescription
OVTR operation and corrective action
ODescription
OVTR operation and corrective action
Display
Display
E-51
E-20
If condensation is detected, the error number
flashes and the unit transfers to eject mode. The
drum rotates after the cassette is ejected to
eliminate the condensation.
If the take-up reel rotates without engaging for a
specific period of time during the start or end
FRONT LOAD processing operation while loading is underway
DEW
ERROR
(half position), this error number flashes on the
Once the unit is released from condensation
status, the error message display is cleared and
the VTR is able to be used.
display.
VTR: STOP
OSet the POWER switch to OFF and then to
OIf condensation is detected in the eject mode,
the drum starts rotating as soon as it is
detected.
OIf condensation is detected when the cassette
has been inserted, the drum rotation is
stopped, and after the tape is ejected, the
drum starts rotating.
ON again.
E-52
If the take-up reel fails to take up the tape while
the tape is travelling in the state where the total
amount of the tape has not yet been detected
after the cassette was inserted, this error
number flashes on the display.
W-UP REEL
NOT ROTA
VTR: STOP
VTR: EJECT
OLeave the power on and wait.
OSet the POWER switch to OFF and then to
ON again.
E-29
The unit switches to eject mode and if the
cassette fails to move up within 6 seconds, this
E-53
If there is an abnormally large discrepancy
between the amount of tape taken up by the
take-up reel and the amount of tape supplied by
the supply reel while the tape is travelling after
the total amount of the tape begins to be
detected, this error number flashes on the
display.
FRONT LOAD error number flashes on the display.
MOTOR OIf the cassette does not move down inside the
WINDUP
ERROR
machine even when 6 seconds have elapsed
since the cassette was inserted, the VTR is
transferred to the eject mode.
VTR: STOP
VTR: STOP
OSet the POWER switch to OFF and then to
ON again.
OSet the POWER switch to OFF and then to
ON again.
E-31
If the unloading operation is not completed
within 6 seconds, this error number flashes on
the display.
OWhen the loading operation is not completed
within 6 seconds, the VTR is transferred to the
eject (unloading) mode.
E-55
If the tape has not been taken up during
unloading, this error number flashes on the
display.
VTR: STOP
OSet the POWER switch to OFF and then to
ON again.
LOADING
MOTOR
UNLOAD
ERROR
VTR: STOP
E-57
If the start or end processing operation is not
completed, this error number flashes on the
display.
VTR: STOP
OSet the POWER switch to OFF and then to
ON again.
OSet the POWER switch to OFF and then to
ON again.
S-FF/REW
TIMEOVER
E-35
If there is no response from the servo
microcomputer for 1 second or more, this error
number flashes on the display.
VTR: STOP
OSet the POWER switch to OFF and then to
ON again.
SERVO
CONTROL
ERROR
E-59
If the cylinder motor speed is abnormally low,
this error number flashes on the display.
VTR: STOP
OSet the POWER switch to OFF and then to
ON again.
DRUM ROTA
TOO SLOW
E-37
If 10 seconds or more elapses and the servo
microcomputer has not followed orders issued
SERVO COMM by the system control microcomputer, this error
ERROR
E-60
If the cylinder motor speed is abnormally high,
this error number flashes on the display.
VTR: STOP
OSet the POWER switch to OFF and then to
ON again.
number flashes on the display.
VTR: STOP
OSet the POWER switch to OFF and then to
ON again.
DRUM ROTA
TOO FAST
E-38
If automatic adjustment of the reel and capstan
rotation in eject status was not performed
correctly when the power was turned on, this
error number flashes on the display.
VTR: STOP
E-61
If the capstan motor speed is abnormally low,
the error number flashes on the display.
VTR: STOP
OSet the POWER switch to OFF and then to
ON again.
SERVO FG
ERROR
CAP ROTA
TOO SLOW
OSet the POWER switch to OFF and then to
ON again.
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Error messages
Error messages
ODescription
OVTR operation and corrective action
Consult your dealer if the error message is still
displayed even after restarting the unit.
Display
E-64
If the supply reel motor speed is abnormally
high, the error number flashes on the display.
S REEL ROTA VTR: STOP
TOO FAST
OSet the POWER switch to OFF and then to
ON again.
E-67
If the take-up reel motor speed is abnormally
high, the error number flashes on the display.
T REEL ROTA VTR: STOP
TOO FAST
OSet the POWER switch to OFF and then to
ON again.
E-69
If excess torque being applied to the take-up
reel motor is detected, the error number flashes
on the display.
T REEL
TORQUE ERR VTR: STOP
OSet the POWER switch to OFF and then to
ON again.
E-70
If excess torque being applied to the supply reel
motor is detected or an abnormal current flowing
to the current detection resistor is detected, this
S REEL
TORQUE ERR error number flashes on the display.
VTR: STOP
OSet the POWER switch to OFF and then to
ON again.
E-71
If abnormal tension at the supply side is
detected in the capstan mode, the error number
CAP TENSION flashes on the display.
ERROR
VTR: STOP
OSet the POWER switch to OFF and then to
ON again.
E-72
If abnormal tension at the supply side is
detected in the reel mode, the error number
flashes on the display.
REEL
TENSION
ERROR
VTR: STOP
OSet the POWER switch to OFF and then to
ON again.
E-73
If the take-up reel motor has rotated in the
reverse direction, this error number flashes on
the display.
REEL DIR
UNMATCH
VTR: STOP
OSet the POWER switch to OFF and then to
ON again.
E-74
If excess torque being applied to the cylinder
motor is detected, this error number flashes on
the display.
DRUM
TORQUE
ERROR
VTR: STOP
OSet the POWER switch to OFF and then to
ON again.
E-78
If
a
problem has been encountered in
between the servo
communication
M-IF COMM
ERROR
microcomputer and mechanism relay board, this
error number flashes on the display.
VTR: STOP
OSet the POWER switch to OFF and then to
ON again.
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RS-232C interface
The VTR can be operated by commands when the
RS-232C interface is used.
Hardware specifications
External interface specifications
$ Conditions for acknowledging
OConnector specifications
Connector:
commands from RS-232C interface
OThe front panel CONTROL switch must be at
REMOTE.
D-SUB 25-pin (crossover cable supported)
OThe setup menu No. 204 “RS232C SEL” must be
ON.
Pin No.
1
Signal
Description
Protective ground
FG
If the above conditions are not met, [ACK] + [STX]
ER001 [EXT] is returned to the external unit.
Whether the [ACK] code is returned depends on the
setting which has been selected for setup menu
item No. 209 “RETURN ACK”.
(Frame ground)
2
3
RXD
TXD
CTS
RTS
DTR
SG
Received data
(Data is sent to PC.)
Transmitted data
(Data is received from PC.)
4
Clear to send
(Shorted with pin 5.)
5
Request to send
(Shorted with pin 4.)
6
Data terminal ready
(No processing)
7
Signal ground
(Signal ground)
20
DSR
Data set ready (+ voltage output after
communication enable status)
OExample of connection with controller (PC)
Using crossover cable with D-SUB 25-pin
connectors
PC side
(D-SUB 25-pin connector)
VTR side
FG
1
2
3
4
5
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
FG
TXD
RXD
RTS
CTS
DSR
SG
RXD
TXD
CTS
RTS
DTR
SG
6
7
DTR
20
20 DSR
Using crossover cable with D-SUB 9-pin and 25-pin
connectors
PC side
(D-SUB 9-pin connector)
VTR side
RXD
TXD
DTR
SG
DSR
RTS
CTS
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
FG
RXD
TXD
CTS
RTS
DTR
SG
20 DSR
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RS-232C interface
2.Send format
Software specifications (Protocol)
[controller (PC) 5 VTR]
1.Communication parameters
$ Data format
Communication Asynchronous, full duplex
system
[STX] [command]
[:]
[data]
[ETX]
Communication 300/600/1200/2400/4800/9600
speed
.....
02h
XX XX XX
3Ah
XX XX 03h
Bit length
Stop bit
7bit/8 bit
20H<XX<7FH
(XX = ASCII code: symbols, numbers upper-case
letters)
1 bit/2 bit
Parity bit
ACK code
NONE/ODD/EVEN
ACK code returned/ACK code not returned
<Note>
The ACK code is what is returned from the
VTR to the controller when data has been
successfully sent from the controller.
[command] :
Command identifier; a 3-byte identifier (ASCII
code: symbols, numbers, upper-case letters) is
sent as the command.
The underlining indicates the factory settings.
[ : ] :
This code serves as a delimiter between the
Any changes to the settings can be made using the
setup menu items listed below.
command and data.
[data] :
Data (ASCII code: symbols, numbers, upper-
case letters) can be added in the number of
bytes required.
Communication
Setup menu item
parameter
Communication No.205 BAUD RATE
speed
$ Outline of send procedure from controller
Bit length
Stop bit
No.206 DATA LENGTH
No.207 STOP BIT
1The send command starts with STX (start of text =
02h).
Parity bit
ACK code
No.208 PARITY
The command is then identified by COMMAND
which follows and the data is added as required.
The format ends with ETX (end of text = 03h).
No.209 RETURN ACK
2When a different command is to be sent, a
response is awaited from the VTR, and then the
3If STX is sent again before ETX is sent, the receive
data buffer inside the VTR is cleared. A command
error is returned to the controller, and the data is
newly processed with STX which was received
again at the head.
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RS-232C interface
3.Return format
4.Error code table
[VTR 5 controller (PC)]
ER001 : Invalid command
OUnsupported command received.
OError in command execution
ER002 : Parameter error
The following responses are made to the command. If
necessary, more than one response is made.
ER102 : VTR mode error (front loading motor)
ER103 : VTR mode error (loading motor)
ER104 : VTR mode error (drum, capstan system)
ER105 : VTR mode error (reel system)
ER106 : VTR mode error (tension system)
ER108 : VTR dew error
$ When the communication has terminated
normally
1. The receive completion message is returned.
[ACK]
06h
ER1FF : VTR system error
2. The execution completion message is returned.
[STX] [command] [data] [ETX]
.....
02h
XX XX XX XX XX 03h
[command] :
This is the message (data) which is returned or
the execution completion message identifier.
[data] :
This is the data to be returned. It can be omitted.
Example:
Send command
Return message (data)
[STX] OPL [ETX] 5 [ACK] [STX] OPL [ETX]
$ When the communication has terminated
abnormally
[NACK]
15h
$ When processing is not possible due to
incorrect data or trouble in the VTR
1. The receive completion message is returned.
[ACK]
06h
2. An error code is returned.
[STX] [E R N N N ] [ETX]
1
2
3
02h
Error code
03h
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RS-232C interface
5.Command table
VTR
operation
Return (completion)
message
Send command
$ Commands relating to operation control
SHTL
[STX] OSF:data [ETX] 45
[STX] OSF [ETX]
FORWARD
<Notes>
This is the forward direction shuttle command.
data = n : speed data
OAs for the return (completion) message, [ACK] is
first returned when data is received, and the
execution message is subsequently returned. It
is only the execution message which is listed in
this table.
OIn the case of commands not listed in the table,
ER001 (invalid command) is returned after [ACK]
has been returned.
0 : STILL
1 : a0.03
2 : a0.1
3 : a0.2
4 : a0.5
5 : a1
6 : a1.85
7 : a4.1 (a3.1)
8 : a9.5
9 : a16
A : a32
<Notes>
OThe a16 anda32 speed differ according to the
setting selected for setup menu No. 101 (SHTL
MAX).
VTR
operation
Return (completion)
message
Send command
[STX] OSP [ETX]
STOP
45
[STX] OSP [ETX]
This command is for stopping the tape travel.
OThe value for the DV/DVCAM tape is shown in
parenthesis ( ).
EJECT
[STX] OEJ [ETX]
45
[STX] OEJ [ETX]
SHTL
REVERSE
[STX] OSR:data [ETX] 45
[STX] OSR [ETX]
This command is for ejecting the cassette tape.
The resulting output picture and sound statuses
differ according to the settings selected for the
setup menu No. 105 (AUTO EE SEL) and the
setup menu No. 111 (FRZ MODE SEL).
This is the reverse direction shuttle command.
data = n : speed data
0 : STILL
1 : a0.03
2 : a0.1
PLAY
[STX] OPL [ETX]
45
[STX] OPL [ETX]
3 : a0.2
4 : a0.43 (a0.5)
This command is for starting playback.
REWIND
5 : a1
[STX] ORW [ETX]
45
[STX] ORW [ETX]
6 : a1.85
7 : a4.1 (a3.1)
8 : a9.5
9 : a16
A : a32
This command is for rewinding the tape.
The resulting output picture and sound statuses
differ according to the settings selected for the
setup menu No. 105 (AUTO EE SEL).
The maximum tape speed differs according to the
setting selected for setup menu No. 102 (FF.
REW MAX).
<Notes>
OThe a16 anda32 speed differ according to the
setting selected for setup menu No. 101 (SHTL
MAX).
OThe value for the DV/DVCAM tape is shown in
parenthesis ( ).
FAST
FORWARD
[STX] OFF [ETX]
45
[STX] OFF [ETX]
This command is for fast forwarding the tape.
The resulting output picture and sound statuses
differ according to the settings selected for the
setup menu No. 105 (AUTO EE SEL).
The maximum tape speed differs according to the
setting selected for setup menu No. 102 (FF.
REW MAX).
STANDBY
OFF
[STX] OBF [ETX]
45
[STX] OBF [ETX]
This command is setting the VTR to standby
OFF.
STANDBY ON
[STX] OBN [ETX]
45
[STX] OBN [ETX]
This command is setting the VTR to standby ON.
REC
[STX] ORC [ETX]
45
[STX] ORC [ETX]
This command is for starting the recording.
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RS-232C interface
$ Commands relating to inquiries
<Notes>
OAs for the return (completion) message, [ACK] is
first returned when data is received, and the
execution message is subsequently returned. It
is only the execution message which is listed in
this table.
OIn the case of commands not listed in the table,
ER001 (invalid command) is returned after [ACK]
has been returned.
VTR
operation
Return (completion)
message
VTR
operation
Return (completion)
message
Send command
[STX] QCD [ETX]
Send command
[STX] QID [ETX]
CTL/TC DATA
REQUEST
ID (VTR No.)
REQUEST
45 [STX] CD data [ETX]
45
[STX] data [ETX]
This command is for inquiring about the counter
This command is for inquiring about the VTR
value.
used.
data = f w gh mm ss ff
data = AJ-SD930BE
or
f
= F
= S
w
AJ-SD955BE
gh =
CTL mode:
g
= SP (20h) : for a plus display
(2Dh): for a minus display
= 0 – 9 : hours
–
h
TC mode:
gh = 00 – 23 : hours
mm = 00 – 59 : minutes
ss = 00 – 59 : seconds
[625i system]
ff
= 00 – 24 : frames
[525i system]
SD955B
ff
= 00 – 29 : frames
<Note>
CTL or TC is returned, whichever corresponds to
the front display mode.
STATUS
REQUEST
[STX] QOP [ETX]
45
[STX] 222 [ETX]
This command is for inquiring about the VTR’s
operation mode.
222
=
OEJ : EJECT
OFF : FAST FORWARD
OPL : PLAY
ORC : REC
ORW : REWIND
OSP : STOP (including the STANDBY ON)
SRS : (IN/OUT) PREROLL
OBF : STANDBY OFF
OSF : SHTL FORWARD
OSR : SHTL REVERSE
OJG : JOG FORWARD/REVERSE
OSW : VAR FORWARD/REVERSE
EAE : AUTO EDIT
EON : EDIT ON (MANUAL EDIT)
EPV : PREVIEW
ERV : REVIEW
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SDTI interface
Digital data input/output operations using the SDTI
format (compressed digital interface) are enabled by
installing the AJ-YAC930G SDTI board (optional
accessory) in this unit.
Reference signal
generator
Source
AES/EBU
ANALOG
REMOTE
ANALOG
CH1/2
VIDEO
IN
IN
SDI
OUT
AC IN
IN
REMOTE IN/OUT
PUSH
PUSH
PUSH
PUSH TC
IN
CH1
CH3
CH1
CH3
AUDIO
IN
CH2
CH4
CH2
CH4
ON
<Notes>
Y
P
75Ω
CH3/4
IN
1
2
OFF
REMOTE
OUT
ACTIVE
SDTI (Serial Data Transport Interface) complies with
the SMPTE 305M standard.
The data stream format transferred via the SDTI
complies with the SMPTE 321M standard.
TC
PUSH
THROUGH
B
OUT
CH1/2
OUT
REF VIDEO
IN
ENCODER REMOTE
RS-232C
ON
P
75Ω
R
CH3/4
OUT
3
OPTION
OFF
(SUPER)
AUDIO
OUT
MON
L
OPTION
SDTI
Y
1
VIDEO
OUT
IN
OUT
PARALLEL
MON
R
1
2
2
P
B
(WFM)
3
P
R
(SUPER)
SIGNAL
GND
SERVICE ONLY
Precautions to observe when using the
SDTI signals
SDTI signals
OThe unit can record only if the SDTI input signals
are 1a transfer signals in the DVCPRO50 or
DVCPRO format selected by setup menu No. 012
(SYS FORMAT).
Recorder
AES/EBU
ANALOG
REMOTE
ANALOG
CH1/2
IN
VIDEO
IN
SDI
OUT
However, when playback signals other than normal
1a playback signals have been input, there is no
guaranty for the pictures and sound recorded or for
pictures and sound with EE.
AC IN
IN
REMOTE IN/OUT
PUSH
PUSH
PUSH
PUSH TC
IN
CH1
CH3
CH1
CH3
AUDIO
IN
CH2
CH4
CH2
CH4
ON
Y
P
75Ω
CH3/4
IN
1
OFF
REMOTE
OUT
ACTIVE
THROUGH
TC
PUSH
B
OUT
CH1/2
OUT
REF VIDEO
IN
2
ENCODER REMOTE
RS-232C
ON
P
75Ω
R
CH3/4
OUT
3
OPTION
OFF
(SUPER)
AUDIO
OUT
MON
L
OPTION
SDTI
Y
1
VIDEO
OUT
IN
OUT
OEditing operations can be performed only when all
the video and audio signals as well as the time
codes in the SDTI input signals are regular data
based on the DVCPRO50 or DVCPRO format
selected by setup menu No. 012 (SYS FORMAT).
OCUE signals are not transferred by the SDTI
interface.
PARALLEL
MON
R
1
2
2
P
B
(WFM)
3
P
R
(SUPER)
SIGNAL
GND
SERVICE ONLY
Connections involving two units
OSDTI dubbing is not possible from tapes recorded
using the DV or DVCAM format.
Use SDI when dubbing tapes recorded in the DV or
DVCAM format.
OWhen playing back a DV or DVCAM format tape,
DV compressed signals (Compliant with IEC61834-
2.) serve as the SDTI output.
OThe video and audio signals in the SDTI output
signals cannot be adjusted.
ODuring SLOW/STILL playback, the unprocessed
video and audio signals are output as the SDTI
output.
When these video and audio signals are to be
monitored using another device, they may differ
from the video and audio signals played back by
this unit.
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Connector signals
VIDEO IN
RS-422A REMOTE (9P)
OREMOTE IN/OUT
Pin No.
SDI IN
(DIGITAL)
BNCa2, Active through
Y, PB, PR
(ANALOG)
BNCa3 (Board, option)
Signal
VIDEO IN
BNCa2, Loop-through,
75Ω termination switch provided (Board, option)
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
FRAME GROUND
TRANSMIT A
RECEIVE B
REF VIDEO IN
BNCa2, Loop-through,
75Ω termination switch provided
RECEIVE COMMON
====
VIDEO OUT
TRANSMIT COMMON
TRANSMIT B
SDI OUT
(DIGITAL)
BNCa3
BNCa3
BNCa3
RECEIVE A
Y, PB, PR
(ANALOG)
FRAME GROUND
VIDEO OUT
OREMOTE OUT
Pin No.
Signal
AUDIO IN
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
FRAME GROUND
SDI IN
(DIGITAL)
BNCa2, Active through
RECEIVE A
TRANSMIT B
AUDIO IN
(DIGITAL)
BNCa2 (CH1/CH2, CH3/CH4)
AES/EBU format
TRANSMIT COMMON
====
AUDIO IN
(ANALOG)
XLRa4 (CH1, CH2, CH3, CH4)
RECEIVE COMMON
RECEIVE B
TIME CODE
IN
XLRa1
TRANSMIT A
FRAME GROUND
AUDIO OUT
SDI OUT
BNCa3
(DIGITAL)
AUDIO OUT
(DIGITAL)
BNCa2 (CH1/CH2, CH3/CH4)
AES/EBU format
AUDIO OUT
(ANALOG)
XLRa4 (CH1, CH2, CH3, CH4)
XLRa1
TIME CODE
OUT
MONITOR
OUT
XLRa2 (L/R)
HEADPHONES
Stereo mini jack
(front)
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Connector signals
PARALLEL REMOTE (25P)
RS-232C
D-SUB 25-pin (crossover cable supported)
Pin No.
Signal
Pin No.
1
Signal
Description
Protective ground
1
PLAY COMMAND
STOP COMMAND
FF COMMAND
FG
2
(Frame ground)
3
2
3
RXD
TXD
CTS
RTS
DTR
SG
Received data
(Data is sent to PC.)
4
REW COMMAND
REC COMMAND
EJECT COMMAND
STAND BY COMMAND
PREROLL COMMAND
IN SET COMMAND
====
5
Transmitted data
(Data is received from PC.)
6
4
Clear to send
(Shorted with pin 5.)
7
8
5
Request to send
(Shorted with pin 4.)
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
6
Data terminal ready
(No processing)
====
7
Signal ground
(Signal ground)
610 V, MAX 300 mA
PLAY STATUS
20
DSR
Data set ready (+ voltage output after
communication enable status)
STOP STATUS
FF STATUS
REW STATUS
REC STATUS
ENCODER (15P)
EJECT STATUS
STAND BY ON STATUS
PREROLL STATUS
SERVO LOCK STATUS
OPERATION ENABLE STATUS
====
Pin No.
Signal
1
2
====
BLACK LEVEL
C LEVEL
3
4
GND
====
5
+12V
GND
6
SYSTEM H 0
SYS. SC COARSE (2)
–12V
<Notes>
7
OCOMMAND pins: TTL level, active low, 6100ms
edge electrical signal.
OSTATUS pins: open collector, sink current 6 mA
8
9
CHROMA PHASE
VIDEO LEVEL
RET GND
10
11
12
13
14
15
====
====
SYS. SC FINE
SYS. SC COARSE (1)
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Specifications
[GENERAL]
[VIDEO]
$Digital video
Power supply:
AC 100 – 240 V, 50 – 60 Hz
Sampling frequencies:
Y: 13.5 MHz, PB/PR: 6.75 MHz
(DVCPRO50)
Power consumption: 120 W (with all options)
indicates safety information.
Quantizing:
8 bits
Operating ambient temperature:
Video compression method:
5°C to 40°C
DV-Based compression (SMPTE 314M)
Operating ambient humidity:
Video compression rate:
DVCPRO50: 1/3.3,
DVCPRO: 1/5
10% to 80% (no condensation)
Weight:
14.9 kg (AJ-SD930B)
15.0 kg (AJ-SD955B)
Error correction:
Reed-Solomon product code
Dimensions (WaHaD):
Bit rate:
424a175.2a430 mm
DVCPRO50: 50 Mbps,
DVCPRO: 25 Mbps
(Not including the support legs, connectors, and JOG dial)
Recording format:
DVCPRO50/DVCPRO format selectable
$Digital IN/Analogue component OUT
Video bandwidth:
Recording video signal:
AJ-SD930B : 625i system
[625i system]
AJ-SD955B : 525i/625i system selectable
Y
: 25 Hz to 5.75 MHz ( 0.5 dB)
PB/PR : 25 Hz to 2.75 MHz ( 0.5 dB)
[525i system]
Recording audio signal:
DVCPRO50:
48 kHz 16-bit 4 channels
DVCPRO:
SD955B
Y
: 30 Hz to 5.75 MHz ( 1.0 dB)
PB/PR : 30 Hz to 2.75 MHz ( 1.0 dB)
S/N ratio:
Better than 60 dB (Y)
K factor:
48 kHz 16-bit 2 channels
Recording tracks:
Digital video audio:
helical track
Less than 1% (Y 2T)
The time code is recorded in the sub-code area.
Cue track:
1 track
Control track:
1 track
Y/PB, PR delay:
Less than 10 ns
$Video input connector
Analogue component input (option):
BNCa3 (Y, PB, PR)
Tape speed:
[625i system]
67.708 mm/sec (DVCPRO50)
[525i system]
Y: 1.0 V [p-p], PB/PR: 0.7 V [p-p],
75Ω (100% colour bar)
SD955B
67.640 mm/sec (DVCPRO50)
Analogue composite input (option):
BNCa2, loop-through, 75Ω on/off
VIDEO:1.0 V [p-p] (75Ω)
Recording time:
92 minutes (using the AJ-5P92LP)
33 minutes (using the AJ-5P33MP)
Reference input:
Analogue composite, BNCa2, loop-through, 75Ω on/off
Tape:
Metal tape
SDI input:
FF/REW time:
Less than 3 min (with AJ-5P92LP)
Less than 2 min (with AJ-5P33MP)
BNCa2, active through, complies with ITU-R BT.656-4
standard
SDTI input (option):
BNCa1, complies with SMPTE 305M/321M standard
Digital slow:
–0.43a to +0.43a, +0.5a, +0.75a speed
(DVCPRO, DVCPRO50)
Editing accuracy:
0 frames (using the time code)
Tape timer accuracy:
1 frame (using the continuous CTL signal)
Servo lock time:
Less than 0.5 sec (colour framing/standby ON)
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Specifications
[VIDEO]
[AUDIO]
$Video output connector
$Audio input connector
Analogue component output:
BNCa3 (Y, PB, PR)
Y: 1.0 V [p-p], PB/PR: 0.7 V [p-p],
75Ω (100% colour bar)
Analogue input (CH1, CH2, CH3, CH4):
XLRa4, 600Ω/high impedance selectable (factory setting: high
impedance), +4/0/–20 dBu selectable
Digital input (CH1/CH2, CH3/CH4):
Analogue composite output:
BNCa2, AES/EBU format
BNCa3, video 1, video 2 (video/WFM selectable), video 3
(superimpose on/off)
SDI input:
BNCa2, active through, complies with ITU-R BT.656-4
SDI output:
standard
BNCa3, complies with ITU-R BT.656-4 standard
SDI 1, SDI 2, SDI 3 (superimpose on/off)
$Audio output connector
SDTI output (option):
BNCa2, complies with SMPTE 305M/321M standard
Analogue output (CH1, CH2, CH3, CH4):
XLRa4, low impedance, +4/0/–20 dBu selectable
Digital output (CH1/CH2, CH3/CH4):
BNCa2, AES/EBU format,
75Ω, 1.0 0.2 V [p-p]
$Video signal adjustment
Video output gain:
3 dB
Video output chroma gain:
SDI output:
3 dB
BNCa3, 75Ω, complies with ITU-R BT.656-4 standard
Video output chroma phase (HUE):
Monitor output:
30°
XLRa2, low impedance, +4/0/–20 dBu selectable
Video output black (setup) level:
100 mV ( 14 IRE)
Headphones:
Stereo mini jack, 8Ω, variable level
Video output sync phase:
15 µsec
Video output SC phase:
180°
[Other Input/Output Connectors]
Time code input:
XLRa1, 0.5 V to 8.0 V [p-p], 10 kΩ
[AUDIO]
Time code output:
XLRa1, low impedance, 2.0 V 0.5 V [p-p]
$Digital audio
Sampling frequencies:
RS-422A input:
D-sub 9-pin, RS-422A interface
48 kHz (synchronous with video)
RS-422A output:
D-sub 9-pin, RS-422A interface
Quantizing:
16 bits
RS-232C:
D-sub 25-pin, RS-232C interface
Frequency response:
20 Hz to 20 kHz 1.0 dB (at the reference level)
Parallel input/output:
D-sub 25-pin
Dynamic range:
Better than 90 dB (1 kHz, emphasis OFF, “A” weighted)
Encoder remote:
D-sub 15-pin
Distortion:
Less than 0.05% (1 kHz, emphasis OFF, reference level)
Crosstalk:
Less than –80 dB (1 kHz, between 2 channels)
Wow & flutter:
Below measurable limit
Headroom:
18 dB
De-emphasis:
T1 = 50 µsec, T2 = 15 µsec (auto on/off)
$Cue track
Frequency response:
300 Hz to 6 kHz 3.0 dB (DVCPRO50)
Weight and dimensions when shown are approxlmately.
Speclilcailons are subject to change without notice.
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Panasonic Broadcast Europe
Panasonic Broadcast Europe Ltd
West Forest Gate, Wellington Road, Wokingham, Berkshire RG40 2AQ U.K. Tel: 0118 902 9200
Panasonic Broadcast Europe GmbH
Hagenauer Str. 43, 65203 Wiesbaden-Biebrich Deutschland Tel: 49-611-1816-0
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