Panasonic VCR AJ D250P User Manual
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IMPORTANT  
“Unauthorized recording of copyrighted  
television programs, video tapes and other  
materials may infringe the right of copyright  
owners and be contrary to copyright laws.”  
CAUTION:  
CAUTION  
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR SHOCK  
HAZARD AND ANNOYING INTERFERENCE,  
USE THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES  
ONLY.  
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK  
DO NOT OPEN  
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,  
DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).  
NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.  
REFER TO SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.  
CAUTION:  
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol,  
within an equilateral triangle, is intended to  
alert the user to the presence of uninsulated  
“dangerous voltage” within the product’s  
enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude  
to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.  
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR SHOCK  
HAZARD, REFER CHANGE OF SWITCH  
SETTING INSIDE THE UNIT TO QUALIFIED  
SERVICE PERSONNEL.  
CAUTION:  
The exclamation point within an equilateral  
triangle is intended to alert the user to the  
presence of important operating and  
maintenance (service) instructions in the  
literature accompanying the appliance.  
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR SHOCK  
HAZARD, REFER MOUNTING OF THE  
OPTIONAL  
INTERFACE  
BOARD  
TO  
QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.  
FCC Note:  
CAUTION:  
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.  
To assure continued compliance follow the attached  
installation instructions and do not make any  
unauthorized modifications.  
Do not install or place this unit in a bookcase,  
built-in cabinet or in another confined space  
in order to keep well ventilated condition.  
Ensure that curtains and any other materials  
do not obstruct the ventilation condition to  
prevent risk of electric shock or fire hazard  
due to overheating.  
This equipment has been tested and found to comply  
with the limits for a class A digital device, pursuant to  
Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to  
provide reasonable protection against harmful  
interference when the equipment is operated in a  
commercial environment. This equipment generates,  
uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if  
not installed and used in accordance with the  
instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to  
radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a  
residential area is likely to cause harmful interference  
in which case the user will be required to correct the  
interference at his own expense.  
WARNING:  
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR SHOCK  
HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT  
TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.  
indicates safety information.  
Do not insert fingers or any objects into the video  
cassette holder.  
Use this unit horizontally and do not place anything on  
the top panel.  
Cassette tape can be used only for one-side, one  
direction recording. Two-way or two-track recordings  
cannot be made.  
Cassette tape can be used for either Color or Black &  
White recording.  
Do not attempt to disassemble the recorder.  
There are no user serviceable parts inside.  
If any liquid spills inside the recorder, have the recorder  
examined for possible damage.  
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Avoid operating or leaving the unit near strong magnetic  
fields. Be especially careful of large audio speakers.  
Avoid operating or storing the unit in an excessively hot,  
cold, or damp environment as this may result in  
damage both to the recorder and to the tape.  
Do not spray any cleaner or wax directly on the unit.  
If the unit is not going to be used for a length of time,  
protect it from dirt and dust.  
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Do not leave a cassette in the recorder when not in use.  
Do not block the ventilation slots of the unit.  
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Refer any needed servicing to authorized service  
personnel.  
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Contents  
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4  
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4  
Setup Menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27  
SYSTEM menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27  
BASIC menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28  
OPERATION menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29  
INTERFACE menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30  
TAPE PROTECT menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31  
TIME CODE menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32  
VIDEO menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33  
AUDIO menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34  
Parts and Their Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . 5  
Front panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5  
Connector panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8  
Tapes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10  
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11  
Turning on the power/inserting a cassette . . . . . . 11  
STOP mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12  
Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13  
Pause/recording (frame-to-frame continuity) . . . . 14  
Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14  
Cue/review . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14  
Still picture playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14  
Frame by frame advance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15  
Audio switching . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15  
REC CHECK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15  
Repeat playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16  
Editing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35  
Audio editing functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36  
Cutting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36  
V-fading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36  
First Edit Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37  
RS-232C . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38  
1. Hardware specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38  
1) Interface specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38  
2) Communication parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38  
2. Software specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39  
1) External interface specifications . . . . . . . . . 39  
Time Codes and User’s Bit . . . . . . . . . . 18  
Time codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18  
User’s bit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18  
Setting the time code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19  
Setting the user’s bit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19  
Playing back the time code/user’s bit . . . . . . . . . 20  
2) Sending format (computer  
3) Receiving format (VTR  
VTR) . . . . . . . 39  
computer) . . . . . . 40  
4) Command list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41  
5) Checkpoints for RS-232C communication . . 73  
Error Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74  
Emergency Eject . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75  
Video Head Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76  
Condensation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76  
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76  
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77  
Superimposed Screens . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21  
Setup (Initial Settings) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23  
How to perform the settings using the on-screen  
menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23  
How to restore the factory settings . . . . . . . . . . . 23  
How to set the user default settings . . . . . . . . . . 24  
How to load the user default settings . . . . . . . . . 25  
How to initiate the menu protect mode . . . . . . . . 25  
How to release the menu protect mode . . . . . . . . 26  
How to display the DIAG menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26  
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Introduction  
The AJ-D250 is a digital VTR which uses 1/4˝ wide tapes. The incorporation of digital compression technology  
ensures that the deterioration in picture and sound quality suffered during dubbing will be much less than with  
conventional analog systems.  
The model has a compact and lightweight design, enabling it to be readily carried about or easily installed in a  
rack.  
The interactive system, which is featured for the unit’s settings, enables these settings to be performed while  
viewing the menus on the TV monitor screen.  
The model AJ-D250 comes with an RS-232C connector which makes it possible to control the editing operations  
and exercise remote control from a computer using the RS-232C remote control (AJ-A250 - available as an  
optional accessory).  
Features  
Compact and light  
Compatible with consumer-use equipment  
Using the cassette adapter (AJ-CS750P: optional  
accessory), consumer-use cassette tapes shot using  
a consumer-use digital camera can be played back on  
this unit. The LP mode is not supported.  
This unit is 8 7/16˝ (214 mm) wide, 5 1/4˝ (132 mm) high  
and 15 7/16˝ (391 mm) deep, and weighs 14.3 lb (6.5  
kg). It is equipped with grips so that it can be carried  
easily.  
Assemble editing and insert editing  
Time codes  
Using the RS-232C remote control (AJ-A250 -  
available as an optional accessory), two units—one a  
player and the other a recorder—can be controlled  
directly from the remote control to perform editing  
operations.  
The unit comes with a built-in time code generator  
(TCG)/time code reader (TCR).  
Repeat playback  
Any section on a tape can be played back repeatedly  
for an unlimited number of times or one time only.  
Encoder control  
The video output signals can be adjusted using the  
items on the setup menus.  
Menu-driven setup  
The unit’s settings are performed using an interactive  
system while viewing the menus on the TV monitor  
screen.  
2-channel digital audio with high sound quality  
RS-232C control  
Remote control  
Use of the RS-232C remote control (AJ-A250 -  
available as an optional accessory) enables not only  
editing operations to be performed but remote control  
can also be exercised, from a computer by connecting  
the RS-232C cable between from the computer and  
this VTR.  
The unit can be operated from distances up to 5  
meters away when the AG-A11 remote control  
(optional accessory) is connected.  
Up to 184 minutes of recording  
The unit uses two types of cassette tapes: one for  
news gathering (max. 66 minutes) and the other for  
general-purpose applications (184 minutes: using AJ-  
5P92LP ).  
The unit’s compact design accommodates tapes with  
a 1/4˝ width.  
For AJ-5P92LP cassette tapes, use a VTR supporting  
DVCPRO (25 Mbps) 184 minute tapes.  
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Parts and Their Functions  
Front panel  
Counter display  
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Digital Video Cassette Recorder  
INPUT SELECT  
S-VIDEO  
LINE  
OPTION AUDIO  
REC LEVEL  
CH 1  
BEGIN END  
CH 2  
AUDIO OUT  
SELECT  
RESET COUNTER  
REMOTE  
CH 3  
REW  
MODE  
STOP  
FF  
PLAY PAUSE/STILL  
REC  
SET  
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Parts and Their Functions  
Front panel  
1 POWER switch  
; Level meter  
When the ON side is pressed, power is supplied to  
the unit, and the counter display is illuminated.  
This indicates the levels of the audio signals.  
During recording or E-E selection, it indicates the  
audio input signal levels; during playback, it  
indicates the audio output signal levels.  
2 Cassette insertion slot  
News gathering cassettes, general-purpose  
< Cassette insertion lamp  
This lamp lights when a cassette has been inserted  
into the unit.  
cassettes  
and  
consumer-use  
cassettes  
accompanied by the adapter are inserted into this  
slot. Consumer-use cassettes can be used for  
playback only.  
= Counter display  
3 EJECT button  
The time codes, CTL count values and on-screen  
information and other messages appear on this  
display.  
When this button is pressed, the tape is unloaded,  
and a few seconds later it is automatically ejected.  
If the counter display is set to the CTL display, the  
display will be reset.  
> LOCAL/MENU/REMOTE switch  
This switch is set when the menu settings are to be  
performed or when the unit is to be controlled from  
an external source.  
4 REC/REC INH lamp  
REC  
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The lamp lights during recording.  
REC INH: The lamp lights when the accidental  
cassette erasure prevention status is  
established.  
LOCAL  
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Set here when the unit is to be controlled  
using the controls provided on the unit’s  
operation panel.  
It also lights when “ON” is selected as the  
“REC INHIBIT” setting on the setup  
menu.  
Recording cannot be conducted while  
this lamp is lighted.  
MENU  
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Set here when the on-screen menu items  
are to be set.  
REMOTE: Set here when the unit is to be controlled  
using the RS-232C interface or other  
external control device.  
5 REMOTE lamp  
? INPUT SELECT switch  
This lamp lights when the LOCAL/MENU/REMOTE  
switch has been set to REMOTE.  
This is used to select the input signals.  
LINE  
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Set here to record the signals which are  
supplied to the video signal input  
connector.  
6 WIDE lamp  
This lamp lights in the 16:9 wide screen mode.  
S-VIDEO: Set here to record the signals which are  
supplied to the S-VIDEO input connector.  
OPTION: Set here to supply video and audio  
signals from the optional board and  
record them.  
7 Consumer-use cassette insertion lamp  
This lamp lights when a cassette recorded using a  
consumer-use DV device has been inserted.  
8 REPEAT lamp  
@ BEGIN button  
This lamp lights during repeat playback.  
This button sets the start point for repeat playback  
and it indicates the start point which is currently  
entered.  
9 SERVO lamp  
This lamp lights when the drum servo and capstan  
servo are locked.  
A END button  
: Channel status lamps  
This button sets the end point for repeat playback  
and it indicates the end point which is currently  
entered.  
One of these lamps lights depending on the error  
rate status. (Green  
Blue  
Red)  
Green: This lamp lights when the error rate for both  
the video and audio playback signals is at  
an acceptable level.  
B CH3/CH4 lamps  
These lamps light when the audio signals have  
been set to CH3 and CH4 during DV format  
playback.  
Blue  
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This lamp lights when the error rate for  
either the video or audio playback signals  
has deteriorated. A normal playback picture  
appears even when the lamp is lighted.  
This lamp lights when either the video or  
audio playback signals have become  
subject to correction or interpolation.  
C AUDIO OUT SELECT button  
This button selects the audio signals which are to  
be output.  
Red  
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Parts and Their Functions  
D Headphones jack  
M REMOTE connector  
When headphones are connected to this jack, they  
can be used to monitor the sound being recorded or  
played back.  
When the remote control (AG-A11) is plugged into  
this connector, the unit can be operated at a  
distance using the controls on the remote control  
instead of the unit’s function buttons.  
Keep the LOCAL/MENU/REMOTE switch at the  
REMOTE position.  
E Volume control  
This is used to adjust the volume to the  
headphones.  
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F Audio recording level controls  
These controls are used to adjust the recording  
level for PCM audio signals CH1 and CH2.  
G REW button  
RESET COUNTER  
AUSE/STILL  
DTA  
REC  
SET  
When this button is pressed, the tape is rewound,  
and the playback pictures can be monitored if  
“TAPE” has been selected for the “S/F/R EE SEL”  
setup menu item setting.  
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H STOP button  
Panasonic  
When this button is pressed, the tape stops  
traveling, and the still picture can be monitored  
when the “TAPE” setting has been selected for the  
“S/F/R EE SEL” setup menu item.  
In the stop mode, the drum still continues to rotate,  
and the tape remains tightly wrapped around the  
drum.  
(AG-A11)  
When the designated period of time has elapsed in  
the stop mode, the unit is automatically set to the  
standby OFF mode in order to protect the tape.  
N COUNTER button  
This button is used to switch the counter display.  
CTL: Set here to display the tape timer (control  
signal).  
I FF button  
When this button is pressed, the tape is fast-  
forwarded, and the playback pictures can be  
monitored if “TAPE” has been selected as the  
“S/F/R EE SEL” setup menu item setting.  
TC: Set here to display the time code.  
UB: Set here to display the user’s bit.  
Remaining tape:  
Set here to display the amount of remaining  
tape.  
J PLAY button  
When this button is pressed, playback is  
commenced.  
Recording is commenced when it is pressed  
together with the REC button.  
O RESET button  
When this button is pressed in the CTL mode, the  
counter display is reset to 00:00:00:00.  
K PAUSE/STILL button  
When this button is pressed during recording,  
recording is stopped temporarily. When it is  
pressed again, recording is resumed.  
When this button is pressed during playback, the  
still picture mode is established. When it is pressed  
again, playback is resumed.  
L REC button  
Recording is commenced when this button is  
pressed together with the PLAY button. When it is  
pressed during playback or in the STOP mode or  
standby OFF mode, the REC CHECK mode is  
established. (See page 15)  
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Parts and Their Functions  
Connector panel  
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VIDEO  
S-VIDEO  
AUDIO  
CH2  
CH1  
OUTPUT  
S-VIDEO  
VIDEO  
MONIT  
VIDEO  
RS-  
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CH1  
AUDIO 2  
CH1  
AC IN  
CH2  
CH2  
SIGNAL  
GND  
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Parts and Their Functions  
Connector panel  
1 AC IN socket  
> RS-232C connector  
Plug one end of the unit’s power cord into this  
power socket.  
Editing operations can be conducted speedily and  
efficiently by connecting the RS-232C remote  
control (AJ-A250 - available as an optional  
accessory) to this connector. Various operations  
can be performed from a computer by using the  
RS-232C cable which is available as an optional  
accessory.  
2 SIGNAL GND terminal  
In order to reduce noise, connect this terminal to  
the signal grounding terminal on one of the devices  
to which the unit is connected. This is not a safety  
ground.  
INPUT  
REF  
VIDEO  
VIDEO  
3 Fan motor  
S-VIDEO  
This motor is used to cool the unit.  
AUDIO  
CH1  
CH2  
4 Grip  
OUTPUT  
S-VIDEO  
VIDEO  
MONIT  
VIDEO  
RS-  
232C  
This grip is fitted on the side panel. When  
operating the unit, however, place the unit flat on its  
bottom surface.  
AUDIO 1  
CH1  
AUDIO 2  
CH1  
AC IN  
RS-232C  
connector  
CH2  
CH2  
SIGNAL  
GND  
5 S-VIDEO IN connector  
The S-VIDEO video signals are supplied to this  
connector.  
6 VIDEO IN connector  
The analog video signals are supplied to this  
connector.  
7 REF VIDEO IN connector  
This is connected to the reference video signal  
when the unit is to be synchronized with the  
reference sync signals of an external unit during  
playback.  
8 AUDIO IN connectors  
The analog audio signals are supplied to this  
connector.  
9 S-VIDEO OUT connector  
The S-VIDEO video signals are output from this  
connector.  
: VIDEO OUT connector  
The analog video signals are output from this  
connector.  
; MONITOR OUT connector  
The video monitor signals are output from this  
connector. Superimposed video signals can be  
output.  
< AUDIO 1 OUT connectors  
The analog audio signals are output from this  
connector.  
= AUDIO 2 OUT connectors  
The analog audio signals are output from this  
connector.  
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Tapes  
Tape  
Description  
These tapes are designed to be used exclusively with consumer-use camera  
recorders.  
They can be used only for playback on this unit and only with the cassette adapter  
(optional accessory).  
Long-playing tapes (80 min. in standard mode, 120 min. in LP mode) cannot be  
used with this unit.  
Consumer-use  
cassettes  
(S cassette)  
It is recommended that Panasonic brand consumer-use DV tapes be used.  
Remember that inserting a cassette tape without using the cassette adapter can  
cause malfunctioning.  
Tapes with up to 66 minutes of recording/playback time  
(AJ-P12MP, AJ-P24MP, AJ-P33MP, AJ-P46MP, AJ-P66MP)  
M cassettes  
L cassettes  
Tapes with up to 184 minutes of recording/playback time  
(AJ-P34LP, AJ-P66LP, AJ-P94LP, AJ-P126LP, AJ-5P92LP  
)
For AJ-5P92LP cassette tapes, use a VTR supporting DVCPRO (25 Mbps) 184  
minute tapes.  
Align the cassette with the center of the insertion  
ON  
EJECT  
slot, and push it in gently.  
The cassette tape is loaded automatically.  
OFF  
MENU  
POWER  
REMOTE  
LOCAL  
DIGITAL VIDEO CASSETTE  
Digital Video Cassette Recorder  
INPUT SELECT  
S-VIDEO  
LINE  
OPTIONAUDIO  
REC LEVEL  
CH  
1
BEGIN END  
AUDIO OUT CH  
SELECT  
2
RESET COUNTER  
REMOTE  
CH  
3
REW  
MODE  
STOP  
FF  
UP  
PLAY PAUSE/STILL  
REC  
SET  
CH  
4
DOWN MENU  
-
DATA  
+
M cassette  
L cassette  
<Checkpoints for consumer-use DV tape playback>  
Consumer-use DV tapes can be used for playback only.  
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Consumer-use tapes recorded in the LP mode cannot be played back.  
Recording onto consumer-use tapes is not possible, therefore the recording-related functions  
are inhibited.  
The maximum speed at which consumer-use tapes can be forwarded or reversed is 32 times  
normal tape speed.  
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The still pictures of consumer-use tapes are subject to disturbance.  
In the interest of protecting the tapes, it is recommended that consumer-use tape cue-up be  
kept to the minimum extent possible.  
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The maximum time for the STILL TIMER when a consumer-use tape is used has been set to  
10 seconds.  
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When the unit has been left standing in the STILL mode, the standby OFF (half loading) mode  
will be established after one minute has elapsed.  
During consumer-use tape search and still picture operations, a display indicating that the  
time code cannot be read may appear.  
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Operation  
Turning on the power/inserting a cassette  
Before proceeding to operate the unit, make sure that the unit has been connected properly.  
Turn on the unit’s power.  
1
Insert the cassette tape.  
Insert it at the prescribed position without forcing it in any way.  
2
Check that the STOP lamp is lighted.  
When the tape is inserted, the cylinder starts rotating automatically, the tape is loaded,  
and the STOP mode is established.  
3
<Note>  
It is possible to change the mode when a tape is inserted using the settings in Item No.  
104 “TAPE IN MOD” of the Setup menu. (See page 29)  
1
2
ON  
EJECT  
OFF  
MENU  
POWER  
REMOTE  
LOCAL  
DIGITAL VIDEO CASSETTE  
Digital Video Cassette Recorder  
INPUT SELECT  
S-VIDEO  
LINE  
OPTION AUDIO  
REC LEVEL  
CH 1  
BEGIN END  
AUDIO OUT CH 2  
SELECT  
RESET COUNTER  
REMOTE  
CH 3  
REW  
MODE  
STOP  
FF  
PLAY PAUSE/STILL  
REC  
SET  
CH 4  
MENU  
DATA  
+
DOWN  
UP  
-
3
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Operation  
STOP mode  
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When the STOP button is pressed, the STOP mode is established.  
The STOP lamp lights, and the tape stops traveling.  
In order to protect the tape, the tape protection mode will be established when the time  
selected for the “STILL TIMER” setup menu item setting has elapsed. (See page 31)  
When the STOP, REW, FF or PLAY button is pressed, the corresponding mode will be  
established.  
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<Checkpoint for STILL TIMER setting>  
Repeatedly using the same locations on the same tape will increase the cumulative standby  
time at those locations. In the interest of protecting the tape, keep the standby times at the  
same locations as short as possible.  
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ON  
EJECT  
OFF  
MENU  
POWER  
REMOTE  
LOCAL  
DIGITAL VIDEO CASSETTE  
Digital Video Cassette Recorder  
INPUT SELECT  
S-VIDEO  
LINE  
OPTION AUDIO  
REC LEVEL  
CH 1  
BEGIN END  
AUDIO OUT CH 2  
SELECT  
RESET COUNTER  
REMOTE  
CH 3  
REW  
MODE  
STOP  
FF  
PLAY PAUSE/STILL  
REC  
SET  
CH 4  
MENU  
DATA  
+
DOWN  
UP  
-
1
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Operation  
Recording  
Set the accidental erasure prevention tab on the cassette tape to “recording,” and  
insert the tape.  
1
Press the STOP button to set the unit to the STOP mode.  
Check that the REC INH lamp has gone off.  
2
3
4
Selecting the video and audio input signals and adjusting the audio levels  
Selecting the video and audio input signals  
4-1  
Connect the signals which are to be recorded.  
1
Select the input signals using the INPUT SELECT switch on the front panel.  
2
Adjusting the audio levels  
4-2  
Adjust the levels of the audio input signals.  
1
The audio signals are recorded at the proper levels when the level controls  
are at their center-click positions.  
Press the PLAY button while holding down the REC button.  
The REC and PLAY lamps light and recording commences.  
5
6
Press the STOP button to end the recording.  
The recording now ends, and the STOP mode is established.  
<Notes>  
If recording prevention signals are included among the input signals, the input signals will not  
be recorded properly.  
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Check that the SERVO lamp has lighted during recording. The image which is played back  
will be disturbed if the lamp is flashing or off.  
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Operation  
Pause/record (frame-to-frame continuity)  
Press the PAUSE/STILL button while the cassette tape is playing.  
1
When ON has been selected as the AUTO BACK setup menu item setting, the tape will  
be rewound for about 2 seconds starting from the position where the PAUSE/STILL was  
pressed. (See page 29)  
Press the REC button to set the unit to the REC PAUSE mode.  
The monitor display now switches to the E-E screen.  
2
3
Press the PAUSE/STILL button to commence recording.  
The tape travels to the position where the PAUSE/STILL was pressed in step above,  
and recording commences.  
<Note>  
1
The E-E screen is now displayed.  
Playback  
Insert the cassette tape.  
1
2
Press the PLAY button.  
Normal playback is now commenced.  
Press the STOP button to end the playback.  
The unit is now set to the STOP mode.  
3
<Note>  
Check that the SERVO lamp has lighted during playback. The playback image will be disturbed  
if the lamp is off or flashing.  
Cue/review  
Hold down the FF or REW button during playback.  
While this button is pressed, the tape will be cued or reviewed at about 10 times the normal tape  
speed.  
Normal playback is restored when the button is released.  
When ON has been selected as the SEARCH CUE setup menu item setting, the CUE track  
sound will be output during cue or review. (See page 34)  
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Still picture playback  
Press the PAUSE/STILL button during playback.  
Normal playback is restored when the PAUSE/STILL button is pressed again.  
No sound will be heard during still picture playback.  
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Operation  
Frame by frame advance  
When the FF or REW button is pressed during still picture playback, the tape will be  
advanced forward or backward one frame at a time.  
No sound will be heard during frame by frame advance.  
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Audio switching  
The AUDIO OUT SELECT button is used to switch to the desired sound.  
By pressing this button, the audio output is switched to the modes in the sequence shown below.  
AUDIO OUT connectors  
Mode  
Display tube  
LED  
CH3  
CH1 output  
CH2 output  
CH1  
CH2  
A
B
C
D
E
F
CH1  
CH2  
CH4  
CH1  
CH3  
CH4  
CH1  
CH3  
CH4  
CH2  
CH2  
CH3  
CH4  
CH3  
CH4  
No display  
CH3  
CH4  
CH3  
CH4  
No display  
No display  
CH3  
CH4  
CH1  
CH2  
CH3  
CH4  
G
CH1+CH3  
CH2+CH4  
The settings in the boxes (  
4-channel mode playback.  
) are valid only during DV format  
• • • • • • • OFF  
• • • • • • • ON  
Sequence in which the modes are selected  
[. .]  
>
>
>
>
>
>
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
a"""""""""""""""""""""" }  
REC CHECK  
By pressing the REC button during playback or in the STOP or STANDBY OFF mode, it is  
possible to check the audio input signals, time code generator value and the video input signals  
which have been selected using the INPUT SELECT switch.  
REC CHECK during playback  
The REC CHECK mode is established while the REC button is held down. Normal playback  
is restored when the button is released.  
REC CHECK in the STOP or STANDBY OFF mode  
The REC CHECK mode is established when the REC button is pressed. To release the  
mode, press the STOP button.  
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Operation  
Repeat playback  
Setting the BEGIN and END points  
[Menu mode]  
Set the unit to the menu mode (by setting the LOCAL/MENU/REMOTE switch to the  
MENU position).  
1
2
Select the “BGN PRESET” or “END PRESET” setup menu item, and press the  
DATA+ button (PAUSE/STILL button) or DATA– button (PLAY button).  
(See page 29)  
<Note>  
It is possible to select whether the BEGIN or END point is to be set or not by operating  
the DATA+ or DATA– button.  
Select TC or CTL using the COUNTER button.  
<Note>  
If the RESET button is pressed while the unit is in CTL mode, 00:00:00:00 will be set.  
3
4
Select the digit to be changed (blinking display) using the UP button (FF button) or  
DOWN button (STOP button).  
The frame digits cannot be selected. They always appear as “00.”  
The value is incremented or decremented using the DATA+ button (PAUSE/STILL  
button) or DATA– button (PLAY button).  
5
6
7
Press the SET button (REC button) upon completion of the settings.  
The settings are now stored in the memory.  
Set the LOCAL/MENU/REMOTE switch to the LOCAL or REMOTE position.  
<Notes>  
“– –:– –:– –:– –” appears on the display when the points have not been set. In this case,  
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repeat playback will start at the beginning of the tape which serves as the BEGIN point and  
end at the end of the tape which serves as the END point.  
When the MODE button (REW button) is pressed instead of the SET button upon completion  
of the settings, the time code setting will be canceled.  
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Operation  
Setting the BEGIN and END points  
[Front panel]  
Set the unit to the local mode (by setting the LOCAL/MENU/REMOTE switch to the  
LOCAL position).  
1
2
When the BEGIN or END button on the front panel is pressed, the current position  
is set as the BEGIN or END point.  
Displaying the BEGIN and END points  
Set the unit to the remote mode (by setting the LOCAL/MENU/REMOTE switch to  
the REMOTE position).  
1
2
When the BEGIN or END button on the front panel is pressed, the BEGIN or END  
point is displayed while the button is held down.  
The settings are not changed.  
Setting the repeat playback mode  
Set the unit to the menu mode (by setting the LOCAL/MENU/REMOTE switch to the  
MENU position).  
1
2
Select the “MEMORY MODE” setup menu item, and select the repeat playback  
mode. (See page 29)  
Setting  
OFF  
Operation  
Normal operation  
The tape stops near the BEGIN point when it is fast-forwarded  
or rewound.  
M-STOP  
REPT1  
CONT  
When the tape playback reaches the END point, the tape is  
rewound to the BEGIN point, where it stops.  
When the tape playback reaches the END point, the tape is  
rewound to the BEGIN point and playback is repeated.  
Set the LOCAL/MENU/REMOTE switch to the LOCAL or REMOTE position.  
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<Notes>  
The picture quality will deteriorate when the same tape is repeatedly played back over and  
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over again. As a general guideline, replace the tape with a new one after about 100 repeat  
playback operations.  
When repeat playback is to be initiated using a consumer-use tape, the unit will not operate  
even if CONT has been selected as the setup menu item No.111 “MEMORY MODE” setting.  
(See page 29)  
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Time Codes and User’s Bit  
Time codes  
Time codes are used when recording time code signals generated by the time code generator  
on the tape, reading out their values with the time code reader, and displaying the absolute  
positions of the tape in increments of hours, minutes, seconds and frames.  
The time codes are written in the sub-code area (data area) of the helical track. For this reason,  
they can be read at any playback speed from the stop mode to slow-motion playback or high-  
speed playback.  
The time code value is indicated on the display or superimposed.  
TCR 00 :  
07 :  
04 :  
24  
Hours Minutes Seconds Frames  
User’s bit  
The user’s bit is the 32-bit (8-digit) data frame in the time code signal which is made available to  
users. It can record operator numbers, etc.  
The characters which can be used for the user’s bit are 0 to 9 and A B C D E F.  
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Time Codes and User’s Bit  
Setting the time code  
Set the unit to the menu mode (by setting the LOCAL/MENU/REMOTE switch to the  
MENU position).  
1
2
Select the “TC PRESET” setup menu item, and press the DATA+ button  
(PAUSE/STILL button) or DATA– button (PLAY button).  
(See page 32)  
Select the digit to be changed (blinking display) using the UP button (FF button) or  
DOWN button (STOP button).  
3
4
The value is incremented or decremented using the DATA+ button (PAUSE/STILL  
button) or DATA– button (PLAY button).  
Press the SET button (REC button) upon completion of the settings.  
Set the LOCAL/MENU/REMOTE switch to the LOCAL or REMOTE position.  
5
6
<Notes>  
The current time code value appears as the default value.  
When the RESET button is pressed while the digit to be changed is blinking, the display is  
reset to “00:00:00:00.”  
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The time code cannot be set unless P-REC or P-FREE has been selected as the “TC MODE”  
setup menu item setting. (See page 32)  
If the MODE button (REW button) is pressed instead of the SET button while the digit to be  
changed is blinking, the time code setting will be canceled.  
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Setting the user’s bit  
Set the unit to the menu mode (by setting the LOCAL/MENU/REMOTE switch to the  
MENU position).  
1
2
Select the UB PRESET setup menu item, and press the DATA+ button  
(PAUSE/STILL button) or DATA– button (PLAY button).  
(See page 32)  
Now follow the same procedure as for setting the time code.  
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Time Codes and User’s Bit  
Playing back the time code/user’s bit  
Set the unit to the STOP mode.  
1
Set to TC or UB using the COUNTER button.  
TC: The time code appears on the display.  
UB: The user’s bit appears on the display.  
2
Interpolation is provided by the CTL signal if the time code cannot be read.  
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Press the PLAY button.  
3
Playback is commenced, and the time code appears on the display.  
When ON has been selected as the SUPER setup menu item setting, the time code value  
will be superimposed onto the video signals which are output from the MONITOR OUT  
connector. (See page 28)  
<Notes>  
The colon between the seconds and frames changes to a period when a drop frame time  
code is read.  
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Interpolation is automatically provided by the CTL signal if the time code signal is missing.  
The display appearing at this time will be as shown below.  
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R
00 : 07 : 04 : 24  
The colon between the seconds and frames changes to a  
period in the case of a drop frame.  
“
” appears here when the time code signal is missing.  
(Superimpose only)  
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Superimposed Screens  
When the unit’s MONITOR OUT connector has been  
connected to a TV monitor, the control signals, time  
codes, etc. are displayed on the TV monitor screen as  
abbreviations.  
The display can be switched ON or OFF using the  
setup menu item No. 000 setting. (See page 28)  
Display position  
The position where the superimposed display appears  
can be changed using setup menu item No.002  
“CHARA H-POS” and No.003 (CHARA V-POS).  
(See page 28)  
TV monitor  
No display:  
TCR  
:
:
:
Normally, no display  
S: Appears with FAN STOP.  
L: Appears with LOW RF.  
N: Appears with NO RF.  
TCR  
:
:
:
TCR  
:
:
:
TV monitor  
TV monitor  
<Note>  
Abbreviation  
CTL: control signal  
When the MODE button and the DATA+ button or  
DATA– button are pressed, the counter display  
appears temporarily while the buttons are held down  
so that the setting can be checked.  
TCR: time code playback value  
UBR: user’s bit playback value  
REM: remaining tape amount  
Even while the MODE button is held down, settings  
can still be performed using the DATA+ button or  
DATA– button as the actual status is checked.  
Characters displayed  
The background of the characters superimposed onto  
the display can be changed using the setup menu  
item No.004 “CHARA TYPE” setting. (See page 28)  
TCR  
:
:
:
TCR  
:
:
:
TV monitor  
TV monitor  
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Superimpose Screens  
Operation mode  
<Notes>  
The value to be displayed can be selected using setup  
menu item No.001 “DISPLAY SEL”.  
(See page 28)  
One of the following errors may be displayed on the  
third line (remaining tape amount line) in the T&S&R  
mode. (See page 74)  
TIME: Counter value  
[NO RF]:  
T&STA: Counter value and VTR operation mode  
This appears when a blank part has been  
detected on the tape.  
T&R:  
Counter value and remaining tape amount  
T&S&R: Counter value, VTR operation mode and  
“E-09” appears on the front panel’s counter  
display.  
remaining tape amount  
[LOW RF]:  
This appears when there is no head output.  
“E-01” appears on the front panel’s counter  
display.  
TIME mode  
[FAN STOP]:  
This appears when the cooling fan has shut  
down.  
“E-70” and the counter value appear alternately  
on the front panel’s counter display.  
[SERVO NOT LOCKED]:  
TCR  
:
:
:
Counter value  
TV monitor  
This appears when the servo is not locked.  
“E-00” appears on the front panel’s counter  
display area.  
T&STA mode  
Counter value  
TCR  
STOP  
:
:
:
VTR operation mode  
TV monitor  
T&R mode  
TCR  
:
:
:
Counter value  
REMAIN  
:
Remaining tape amount  
TV monitor  
T&S&R mode  
Counter value  
TCR  
STOP  
REMAIN  
:
:
:
VTR operation mode  
Remaining tape amount  
:
TV monitor  
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Setup (Initial Settings)  
The unit’s main settings can be performed and  
checked using the on-screen menus which appear on  
the video monitor connected to the unit.  
It is also possible to perform and check the settings  
using the item numbers and setting numbers which  
appear on the front panel’s display.  
One user setting memory set is provided with the unit  
to enable the desired settings to be stored in the  
memory ahead of time for use.  
Press the MENU-UP button or MENU-DOWN  
button to move the cursor ( ) to the item  
where the changes are to be made.  
The page can be scrolled up or down by pressing  
the MENU-UP button or MENU-DOWN button  
while holding down the MODE button.  
4
Press the DATA+ or DATA– button to change  
the setting.  
The setting value will flash while changes to the  
setting are being performed.  
5
6
How to perform the settings  
using the on-screen menus  
Press the SET button to enter the setting.  
To change another item, repeat steps 4, 5 and  
6.  
Set the LOCAL/MENU/REMOTE switch to the  
MENU position.  
The unit is now set to the menu setting mode,  
and the menu screen appears on the video  
monitor.  
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<Note>  
The setting can be canceled by pressing the  
MODE button. To change another item without  
entering a setting, press the MODE button, and  
repeat steps 4, 5 and 6.  
SET–UP MENU  
MAIN  
NO.00  
Set the LOCAL/MENU/REMOTE switch to the  
LOCAL or REMOTE position.  
The menu setting procedure is now terminated.  
00 SYSTEM  
000 BASIC  
100 OPERATION  
200 INTERFACE  
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400 TAPE PROTECT  
500 TIME CODE  
600 VIDEO  
700 AUDIO  
END  
How to restore the factory  
settings  
In the menu setting mode, the REW, STOP, FF,  
PLAY, PAUSE/STILL and REC buttons serve as  
the MODE, MENU-DOWN, MENU-UP, DATA–,  
DATA+ and SET buttons.  
Set the LOCAL/MENU/REMOTE switch to the  
MENU position.  
The unit is now set to the menu setting mode,  
and the menu screen appears on the video  
monitor.  
1
Press the MENU-UP button or MENU-DOWN  
button to move the cursor ( ) to the menu  
where the changes are to be made.  
2
3
Press the SET button to set the item.  
To return to the menu screen, press the SET  
button while holding down the MODE button.  
Press the RESET button.  
2
The unit is set to the default setting mode, and  
the default setting screen appears on the video  
monitor.  
SELECT  
MODE  
ESCAPE  
LOAD  
SAVE  
PROTECT  
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Setup (Initial Settings)  
Press the MENU-UP button or MENU-DOWN  
button to position the cursor at LOAD, and  
press the SET button.  
The unit is set to the LOAD mode, and the LOAD  
screen appears on the video monitor.  
Press the RESET button.  
3
3
4
The unit is set to the default setting mode, and  
the default setting screen appears on the video  
monitor.  
SELECT  
MODE  
SET–UP MENU  
NO  
<LOAD>  
ESCAPE  
LOAD  
SAVE  
FACTORY (ALL)  
FACTORY (NOT SYSTEM)  
USER (ALL)  
PROTECT  
USER (NOT SYSTEM)  
Press the MENU-UP button or MENU-DOWN  
button to position the cursor at SAVE, and  
press the SET button.  
The unit is set to the SAVE mode, and the SAVE  
screen appears on the video monitor.  
Press the MENU-UP button or MENU-DOWN  
button to move the cursor to FACTORY (ALL),  
and press the SET button.  
4
5
If the cursor is moved to FACTORY (NOT  
SYSTEM) and this operation is performed, all  
the menus except the SYSTEM menu will be  
restored to the factory settings.  
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SET–UP MENU  
NO  
<SAVE>  
USER (ALL)  
USER (NOT SYSTEM)  
If the cursor is moved to NO and this operation  
is performed, operation will return to the menu  
screen without restoring the factory settings.  
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Press the MENU-UP button or MENU-DOWN  
button to move the cursor to USER (ALL), and  
press the SET button.  
5
6
Set the LOCAL/MENU/REMOTE switch to the  
LOCAL or REMOTE position.  
The menu setting procedure is now terminated.  
If the cursor is moved to USER (NOT  
SYSTEM) and this operation is performed, all  
the menus except the SYSTEM menu will be  
updated.  
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If the cursor is moved to NO and this operation  
is performed, operation will return to the menu  
screen without updating the settings.  
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How to set the user default  
settings  
The screen to confirm whether SAVE is to be  
initiated or canceled now appears. Press the  
MENU-UP button or MENU-DOWN button to  
move the cursor to the YES position, and  
press the SET button.  
Set the LOCAL/MENU/REMOTE switch to the  
MENU position.  
The unit is now set to the menu setting mode,  
and the menu screen appears on the video  
monitor.  
1
The settings are now saved in the memory.  
SAVE OK?  
NO  
YES  
2
Performs steps 2 through 6 of “How to  
perform the settings using the on-screen  
menus,” and change to the desired settings.  
(See page 23)  
Set the LOCAL/MENU/REMOTE switch to the  
LOCAL or REMOTE position.  
The menu setting procedure is now terminated.  
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Setup (Initial Settings)  
How to load the user default  
settings  
How to initiate the menu  
protect mode  
By setting the unit to the menu protect mode, the  
opening of the setup menus can be disabled even if  
the front panel’s LOCAL/MENU/REMOTE switch is  
set to the MENU position.  
Set the LOCAL/MENU/REMOTE switch to the  
MENU position.  
The unit is now set to the menu setting mode,  
and the menu screen appears on the video  
monitor.  
1
Set the LOCAL/MENU/REMOTE switch to the  
MENU position.  
The unit is now set to the menu setting mode,  
and the menu screen appears on the video  
monitor.  
1
Press the RESET button.  
2
The unit is set to the default setting mode, and  
the default setting screen appears on the video  
monitor.  
SELECT  
MODE  
ESCAPE  
LOAD  
Press the RESET button.  
2
The unit is set to the default setting mode, and  
the default setting screen appears on the video  
monitor.  
SAVE  
PROTECT  
SELECT  
MODE  
ESCAPE  
LOAD  
SAVE  
Press the MENU-UP button or MENU-DOWN  
button to position the cursor at LOAD, and  
press the SET button.  
3
PROTECT  
The unit is set to the LOAD mode, and the LOAD  
screen appears on the video monitor.  
Press the MENU-UP button or MENU-DOWN  
button to position the cursor at PROTECT,  
and press the SET button.  
The unit is now set to the menu protect mode,  
and the screen to confirm whether menu protect  
is to be initiated or canceled now appears on the  
video monitor.  
3
4
SET–UP MENU  
NO  
<LOAD>  
FACTORY (ALL)  
FACTORY (NOT SYSTEM)  
USER (ALL)  
USER (NOT SYSTEM)  
MENU PROTECT OK?  
NO  
YES  
Press the MENU-UP button or MENU-DOWN  
button to move the cursor to USER (ALL), and  
press the SET button.  
4
5
If the cursor is moved to USER (NOT  
SYSTEM) and this operation is performed, the  
user settings for all the menus except the  
SYSTEM menu which are saved in the  
memory will be used for operation.  
O
Press the MENU-UP button or MENU-DOWN  
button to move the cursor to the YES  
position, and press the SET button.  
The menu screen now appears.  
If the cursor is moved to NO and this operation  
is performed, operation will return to the menu  
screen without any changes made to the user  
settings which are saved in the memory.  
O
Set the LOCAL/MENU/REMOTE switch to the  
LOCAL or REMOTE position.  
The menu setting procedure is now terminated.  
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Setup (Initial Settings)  
How to display the DIAG menu  
Set the LOCAL/MENU/REMOTE switch to the  
LOCAL or REMOTE position. The unit is now  
set to the menu protect mode.  
When the LOCAL/MENU/REMOTE switch is set  
to the MENU position, “MENU PROTECTED”  
appears on the video monitor screen instead of  
the menu setting mode being established.  
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This unit incorporates a function for displaying the  
HOURS METER and software program version on the  
video monitor.  
Set the LOCAL/MENU/REMOTE switch to the  
MENU position while holding down the EJECT  
button.  
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<Note>  
If, while the menu protect menu is set, the  
LOCAL/MENU/REMOTE switch is set to the  
menu position while the front panel’s COUNTER  
button is held down, the menu setting mode will  
be established, and regular menu settings can be  
performed.  
Perform steps 2 through 7 in “How to perform  
the settings using the on-screen menus.”  
(See page 23)  
The unit is now set to the DIAG display mode,  
and the HOURS METER appears on the video  
monitor.  
DIAG–MENU  
HOURS METER  
00000H  
H0  
H1  
H2  
H3  
OPERATION  
DRUM RUN  
TAPE RUN  
00000H  
00000H  
00000T  
THREADING  
With the HOURS METER displayed, press the  
MENU-UP button or MENU-DOWN button  
while holding down the MODE button.  
The software program version is displayed on the  
video monitor.  
2
3
How to release the menu  
protect mode  
The front microcomputer version appears on the  
front panel’s counter display.  
Set the LOCAL/MENU/REMOTE switch to the  
MENU position while holding down the front  
panel’s COUNTER button.  
1
DIAG–MENU VERSION  
<NTSC>  
IF  
1.  
-
-
-
-
-
- .  
- .  
- .  
- .  
- .  
The unit is now set to the menu setting mode,  
and the menu screen appears on the video  
monitor.  
AV-SYSCON 1.  
SBC  
CYLINDER  
REEL  
1.  
1.  
1.  
END  
2
3
Perform steps 2 and 3 of “How to initiate the  
menu protect mode” described above.  
The screen to confirm whether menu protect is to  
be initiated or canceled now appears on the  
video monitor.  
When the MENU-UP button or MENU-DOWN  
button is pressed again while holding down the  
MODE button, the HOURS METER display is  
restored.  
MENU PROTECT OK?  
NO  
YES  
Set the LOCAL/MENU/REMOTE switch to the  
LOCAL or REMOTE position.  
The normal mode is now restored.  
Press the MENU-UP button or MENU-DOWN  
button to move the cursor to the NO position,  
and press the SET button.  
The menu protect mode is now released.  
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Setup Menus  
SYSTEM menu  
Item  
Setting  
Description of setting  
Superimposed  
Superimposed  
display  
No.  
No.  
display  
00  
SYSTEM H  
0000  
For adjusting the horizontal phase.  
128  
This item enables the phase to be varied by up to ±1.5 µ.  
0255  
127  
0
01  
02  
SC COARSE  
SC FINE  
0000  
0001  
0002  
0003  
For coarsely adjusting the subcarrier phase.  
90 This item enables the phase to be varied by selecting one of 4 positions at  
180 90-degree increments.  
270  
0000  
For finely adjusting the subcarrier phase.  
128  
This item enables the phase to be varied by up to 90 degrees.  
By using this item in tandem with SC COARSE, any setting up to 360  
degrees can be achieved.  
0255  
127  
0
03  
04  
SCH COARSE  
SCH FINE  
0000  
0001  
0002  
0003  
For coarsely adjusting the SCH (Sub Carrier to Horizontal) phase.  
90 This item enables the phase to be varied by selecting one of 4 positions at  
180 90-degree increments.  
270  
0000  
For finely adjusting the SCH (Sub Carrier to Horizontal) phase.  
This item enables the phase to be varied by up to 90 degrees.  
By using this item in tandem with SCH COARSE, any setting up to 360  
degrees can be achieved.  
128  
0255  
0000  
127  
128  
05  
06  
07  
08  
VIDEO LEVEL  
SET UP LEVEL  
HUE  
For setting the video level.  
This item enables the video level to be varied by up to ±3 dB.  
0128  
0
0255  
0000  
127  
128  
For setting the setup amount.  
This item enables the setup amount to be varied by up to 10 IRE.  
0128  
0
0255  
0000  
127  
128  
For setting the hue.  
This item enables the hue to be varied by up to ±25 degrees.  
0128  
0
0255  
0000  
127  
128  
CHROMA LEVEL  
For setting the chroma level.  
This item enables the chroma level to be varied by up to ±3 dB.  
0128  
0255  
0
127  
The underlining denotes the factory mode setting.  
<Notes>  
Item numbers 05, 06, 07 and 08 are initialized only when ALL has been selected by the initialization  
operation.  
O
The  
setting items are not initialized by the regular menu reset operation.  
O
The unit is shipped with the settings already adjusted.  
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Setup Menus  
BASIC menu  
Item  
Setting  
Description of setting  
Superimposed  
Superimposed  
display  
No.  
No.  
display  
000 SUPER  
For setting whether to show the superimposed display from the MONITOR  
OUT connector.  
0000  
0001  
OFF 0: The superimposed display is not shown.  
ON 1: The superimposed displayed is shown.  
001 DISPLAY SEL  
For setting what is to be shown by the superimposed display from the  
MONITOR OUT connector.  
0000  
0001  
0002  
0003  
TIME 0: Only the time is displayed.  
T&STA 1: The time and operation mode are displayed.  
T&R 2: The time and remaining tape amount are displayed.  
T&S&R 3: The time, operation mode and remaining tape amount are displayed.  
002 CHARA H-POS  
003 CHARA V-POS  
004 CHARA TYPE  
0000  
0001  
0
1
For setting the horizontal position of the superimposed characters.  
(10 steps)  
0003  
4
0007  
9
0000  
0001  
0
1
For setting the vertical position of the superimposed characters.  
(23 steps)  
0003  
0007  
3
22  
For selecting the type of characters for the superimposed and menu  
displays.  
0000  
0001  
WHITE 0: White characters on a black background  
W/OUT 1: White characters with black outlines  
The underlining denotes the factory mode setting.  
<Note>  
If the DATA+ button or DATA– button is pressed with the MODE button held down when the CHARA H-  
POS and CHARA V-POS items are being set, the counter display appears temporarily, and the positions  
can be set while the actual status is monitored.  
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Setup Menus  
OPERATION menu  
Item  
Setting  
Description of setting  
Superimposed  
Superimposed  
display  
No.  
No.  
display  
100 LOCAL ENABLE  
For selecting the switches which can be operated on the front panel in the  
REMOTE mode.  
0000  
0001  
DIS 0: None of the switches can be operated.  
ST&EJ 1: Only the STOP switch and EJECT switch can be operated.  
101 TAPE TIMER  
102 S/F/R EE SEL  
103 WIDE MODE  
For selecting the CTL counter display.  
12H 0: ±12-hour display  
24H 1: 24-hour display  
0000  
0001  
For selecting the EE or VV output in the STOP, FF or REW mode.  
EE 0: E-E (electric modulation to electric playback) is output.  
TAPE 1: V-V (VTR to VTR recording) is output.  
0000  
0001  
For selecting the WIDE mode.  
0000  
0001  
0002  
AUTO 0: The mode is detected automatically.  
WIDE 1: The mode is forcibly treated as WIDE.  
NORMAL 2: The mode is forcibly treated as NORMAL.  
104 TAPE IN MOD  
For selecting the operation which is to be performed when the cassette has  
been inserted into the unit.  
STOP 0: STOP  
REW 1: REWIND  
PAUSE 2: PLAY PAUSE  
PLAY 3: PLAY  
0000  
0001  
0002  
0003  
105 TAPE END MOD  
For selecting the operation which is to be performed when the tape has  
arrived at the end.  
STOP 0: STOP  
REW 1: REWIND  
0000  
0001  
0002  
0003  
REW EJ  
2: The tape is rewound and, upon completion of rewinding, it is ejected.  
EJECT 3: EJECT  
106 AUTO BACK  
107 FORMAT SEL  
For selecting whether the tape is be automatically rolled back in order to  
ensure frame to frame continuity.  
OFF 0: The tape is not automatically rolled back.  
ON 1: The tape is automatically rolled back.  
0000  
0001  
For selecting the format when an L cassette is to be used.  
DVCPRO 0: DVCPRO mode  
DV 1: DV mode  
DVCAM 2: DVCAM mode  
0000  
0001  
0002  
108 REC INHIBIT  
109 CAP. LOCK  
For selecting whether to inhibit recording on the unit.  
OFF 0: Recording is allowed.  
ON 1: Recording is inhibited.  
0000  
0001  
For selecting the capstan lock mode.  
0000  
0001  
2F 0: The 2F lock mode is selected for the capstan.  
4F 1: The 4F lock mode is selected for the capstan.  
110 FF. REW MAX  
111 MEMORY MODE  
For setting the maximum FF and REW speed.  
X32 0: 32 times normal tape speed  
X60 1: 60 times normal tape speed  
0000  
0001  
For setting the memory operation.  
0000  
0001  
0002  
OFF 0: The memory operation is not performed.  
M-STOP 1: The tape is stopped during FF or REW near the BEGIN point.  
REPT1 2: When the tape arrives at the end, it is rewound to the BEGIN point where  
it stops.  
0003  
CONT 3: When the tape arrives at the end, it is rewound to the BEGIN point and  
played. This sequence is repeated.  
112 BGN PRESET  
113 END PRESET  
For setting the BEGIN point.  
For setting the END point.  
The underlining denotes the factory mode setting.  
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Setup Menus  
INTERFACE menu  
Item  
Setting  
Description of setting  
Superimposed  
Superimposed  
display  
No.  
No.  
display  
200 BAUD RATE  
0000  
0001  
0002  
0003  
0004  
1200 For setting the RS-232C transmission speed (baud rate).  
2400  
4800  
9600  
19200  
201 DATA LENGTH  
202 STOP BIT  
203 PARITY  
0000  
0001  
8BIT For setting the RS-232C data length.  
7BIT  
0000  
0001  
1BIT For setting the RS-232C stop bit.  
2BIT  
For setting none, odd or even as the RS-232C parity bit.  
NONE 0: The parity bit is not used.  
ODD 1: Odd parity is used for the parity bit.  
EVEN 2: Even parity is used for the parity bit.  
0000  
0001  
0002  
204 ACK RETURN  
205 232C ID SEL  
For setting the RS-232C return data.  
OFF 0: The ACK code is not returned.  
ON 1: The ACK code is returned.  
0000  
0001  
For setting the RS-232C device ID.  
D250 0: The ID of the AJ-D250 is returned.  
Use this setting when exercising control using the AJ-A250 or a  
computer.  
D230 1: The ID of the AJ-D230 is returned.  
Use this setting when exercising control using the AJ-A571.  
When the AJ-A571 is used for control, the unit can be used as a player  
VTR.  
0000  
0001  
The underlining denotes the factory mode setting.  
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Setup Menus  
TAPE PROTECT menu  
Item  
Setting  
Description of setting  
Superimposed  
display  
Superimposed  
display  
No.  
No.  
400 STILL TIMER  
0000  
0.5s For selecting the time taken for the tape protection mode to be established  
5s when the unit has been left standing in the STOP, PLAY, PAUSE or STILL  
10s mode.  
0001  
0002  
0003  
0004  
0005  
30s (Units = s: seconds, min: minutes)  
When the unit has been left standing in the REC PAUSE mode, the time  
taken for the tape protection mode to be established is fixed at 2 minutes.  
1min  
2min  
O
401 SRC PROTECT  
For setting the tape protection operation when the unit has been left  
standing in the PAUSE mode.  
0000  
0001  
STEP 0: Step (step FWD in STILL or PAUSE mode; step REV in REC PAUSE  
mode)  
HALF 1: Half loading (STANDBY OFF)  
402 DRUM STDBY  
For setting the mode in which the drum is to be stopped during STANDBY  
OFF.  
0000  
0001  
OFF 0: The drum is stopped during STANDBY OFF.  
ON 1: The drum rotates at all times.  
403 STOP PROTECT  
For setting the tape protection operation when the unit is left standing in the  
STOP mode.  
STEP 0: Step  
HALF 1: Half loading  
0000  
0001  
The underlining denotes the factory mode setting.  
<Note>  
When a consumer-use DV format tape is used, the tape protection mode will be established in 10 seconds  
even if 30s, 1min or 2min is selected as the STILL TIMER item setting.  
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Setup Menus  
TIME CODE menu  
Item  
Setting  
Description of setting  
Superimposed  
Superimposed  
display  
No.  
No.  
display  
500 VITC POS-1  
0000  
0001  
10L For setting the position where the VITC signal is to be inserted.  
11L (The same line as the one set for the VITC POS-2 item cannot be selected.)  
0006  
16L  
0010  
20L  
501 VITC POS-2  
0000  
0001  
10L For setting the position where the VITC signal is to be inserted.  
11L (The same line as the one set for the VITC POS-1 item cannot be selected.)  
0008  
0010  
18L  
20L  
502 VITC BLANK  
503 TCG REGEN  
For setting whether the VITC signal is to be output.  
BLANK 0: The VITC signal is not output.  
THRU 1: The VITC signal is output.  
0000  
0001  
For selecting the signal to be regenerated when the time code generator  
(TCG) is in the regeneration mode (item No.506).  
TC&UB 0: Both TC and UB are regenerated.  
TC 1: Only TC is regenerated.  
0000  
0001  
0002  
UB 2: Only UB is regenerated.  
504 BINARY GP  
For setting the status for using the user’s bit of the TCG.  
000 0: Not specified (a character set is not used).  
001 1: ISO characters (8-bit character set complying with ISO646, ISO2022)  
010 2: Unassigned 1 (undefined)  
011 3: Unassigned 2 (undefined)  
100 4: Unassigned 3 (undefined)  
101 5: Page/line (page/line multiplex system complying with SMPTE262M)  
110 6: Unassigned 4 (undefined)  
111 7: Unassigned 5 (undefined)  
0000  
0001  
0002  
0003  
0004  
0005  
0006  
0007  
505 DF MODE  
506 TC MODE  
For setting drop frame or non-drop frame for the CTL and TCG.  
DF 0: The drop frame mode is established for operation.  
NDF 1: The non-drop frame mode is established for operation.  
0000  
0001  
For setting the TCG mode.  
0000  
0001  
0002  
0003  
P-REC 1: PRESET of the internal TC is used in the REC RUN mode.  
P-FREE 0: PRESET of the internal TC is used in the FREE RUN mode.  
I-REG 2: The internal TC is used in the regeneration mode.  
E-VITC 3: The input video signal VITC is used in the regeneration mode.  
507 TC PRESET  
508 UB PRESET  
509 TCG CF FLAG  
For setting the TCG value.  
For setting the user’s bit value.  
For setting the CF flag of the TCG to ON or OFF.  
OFF 0: The CF flag is set to OFF.  
ON 1: The CF flag is set to ON.  
0000  
0001  
The underlining denotes the factory mode setting.  
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Setup Menus  
VIDEO menu  
Item  
Setting  
Description of setting  
Superimposed  
Superimposed  
display  
No.  
No.  
display  
600 VIDEO MODE  
For setting the recording and playback of the video signals.  
0000  
0001  
B/W 0: When monochrome signals are used  
COLOR 1: When color signals are used  
Set this item to the B/W mode when monochrome signals are to be  
recorded or played back.  
O
Set the item to the COLOR mode with regular color signals.  
If color signals are recorded in the B/W mode, the pictures will be  
abnormally colored when the signals are played back.  
O
601 V-MUTE SEL  
For selecting the processing to be performed in the event that LOW-RF has  
occurred or the servo lock has been disengaged during playback.  
N-MUTE 0: The video signals are not muted.  
0000  
0001  
LOW-RF 1: The video signals are muted.  
602 CC (F1) BLANK  
603 CC (F2) BLANK  
604 FREEZE SEL  
For selecting ON or OFF for the closed capture signals in the first field.  
BLANK 0: Forcible blanking  
THRU 1: No blanking  
0000  
0001  
For selecting ON or OFF for the closed capture signals in the second field.  
BLANK 0: Forcible blanking  
THRU 1: No blanking  
0000  
0001  
For selecting the freeze mode of the still pictures in the PLAY PAUSE or  
frame advance mode.  
FIELD 0: Field freeze  
FRAME 1: Frame freeze  
0000  
0001  
605 IN FRM DET  
606 STD/NSTD SEL  
607 VIN SETUP  
For selecting the process for detecting the input signal frames.  
FORCED 0: The frames are detected at all times.  
AUTO 1: Frame detection is inhibited only with non-standard signals.  
0000  
0001  
For selecting the video signal processing.  
AUTO 0: The mode corresponding to the input is automatically established.  
NSTD 1: The non-standard mode is forcibly established.  
0000  
0001  
For selecting the setup level when input composite signals are to be  
converted into component signals and recorded.  
0000  
0001  
THRU 0: The input signals are recorded as they are.  
CUT 1: The signals are recorded after removing the 7.5% setup.  
608 VOUT SETUP  
For selecting the setup level when playback component signals are to be  
converted into composite signals and output.  
0000  
0001  
THRU 0: The playback signals are recorded as they are.  
ADD 1: The signals are recorded after adding the 7.5% setup.  
The underlining denotes the factory mode setting.  
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Setup Menus  
AUDIO menu  
Item  
Setting  
Description of setting  
Superimposed  
Superimposed  
display  
No.  
No.  
display  
700 AUDIO EDIT IN  
For selecting the joining method at the IN point during digital audio editing.  
0000  
0001  
CUT 0: Cutting  
FADE 1: Fading  
701 AUDIO EDIT OUT  
For selecting the joining method at the OUT point during digital audio  
editing.  
CUT 0: Cutting  
FADE 1: Fading  
0000  
0001  
702 PB FADE  
For selecting the processing to be performed for the audio edit points (IN  
point, OUT point, frame continuity point) during playback.  
AUTO 0: The same status as for recording is established.  
CUT 1: Forcible cutting  
0000  
0001  
0002  
FADE 2: Forcible fading  
703 SEARCH CUE  
For selecting whether to output the CUE AUDIO signal during searches and  
FF or REW (VV).  
0000  
0001  
OFF 0: The signal is not output.  
ON 1: The signal is output.  
704 DV PB ATT  
For selecting the audio output level during DV format playback.  
OFF 0: Normal playback level  
ON 1: The output level is controlled only during DV format playback.  
0000  
0001  
705 CUE INSERT  
For selecting whether to record the CH1/CH2 mixed signal for audio input in  
CUE AUDIO when editing the audio insert.  
0000  
0001  
OFF 0: The mixed signal is not recorded as the CUE AUDIO signal.  
ON 1: The mixed signal is recorded as the CUE AUDIO signal.  
The underlining denotes the factory mode setting.  
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Editing  
Editing with the RS-232C remote control  
Using the RS-232C remote control (AJ-A250), which is available as an optional accessory, two  
units—a player VTR and a recorder VTR—can be controlled directly from the controller to enable  
speedier and more efficient assemble editing, insert editing and other editing jobs.  
Preparation:  
As shown in the figure below, connect the player VTR and recorder VTR to the RS-232C  
remote control.  
O
Player VTR: AJ-D250  
To RS-232C connector  
INPUT  
To RS-232C  
connector  
OUTPUT  
RS-232C  
remote control  
(AJ-A250)  
Recorder VTR: AJ-D250  
Set the INPUT SELECT switch to the position which corresponds to the connection with the  
player VTR.  
S-VIDEO: When connected to the S-VIDEO IN and AUDIO IN connectors  
O
O
LINE:  
When connected to the VIDEO IN and AUDIO IN connectors  
Set the LOCAL/MENU/REMOTE switch to the REMOTE position.  
<Note>  
The disturbances in the pictures during preview can be alleviated by inputting a black burst  
signal or other reference signal to the REF VIDEO input connectors of the player VTR and  
recorder VTR.  
Operation:  
Use the RS-232C remote control to control both the player VTR and recorder VTR.  
Read the operating instructions of the AJ-A250 carefully.  
<Note>  
When the AG-A571 is to be used as the remote control, select D230 as the setup menu item  
No.205 “232C ID SEL” setting. (See page 30)  
The unit can be used as the player VTR.  
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Audio editing functions  
The information (setup menu item No. 700, 701) concerning the selection of the joining method  
used at the edit points is recorded during digital audio editing, and this information is detected  
during playback so that the edit points can be processed automatically.  
This applies only when AUTO has been selected as the playback fade selection (setup menu  
item No.702) setting.  
Cutting  
When CUT has been selected as the joining method at the edit points.  
(setup menu item No.700, 701)  
Noise may appear here at the joins in the edit points.  
V-fading  
When FADE has been selected as the joining method at the edit points  
(setup menu item No.700, 701)  
V-fading is performed instantaneously to suppress the  
noise.  
<Notes>  
When CUT has been selected for the playback fade selection (setup menu item No.702),  
cutting will be performed for all the joins at the edit points.  
When FADE has been selected for the playback fade selection (setup menu item No.702), V-  
fading is performed for all the joins at the edit points.  
When only one channel has been selected for the sound to be inserted during insert editing,  
the sound of the channel which has not been selected will be muted.  
O
O
O
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(Preparing the editing tape)  
First Edit Function  
The CTL (control) signal must be recorded ahead of time onto the editing tape. The method  
used to record it differs depending on whether assemble editing or insert editing is to be  
performed.  
First edit for assemble editing  
In the case of a tape for assemble editing, the CTL signal is recorded at the beginning of where  
the recording is to be commenced.  
Position where CTL signal recording starts  
3 sec.  
Direction of tape  
travel  
CTL signal recording  
–23 sec. position  
0 sec. position  
First edit for insert editing  
In the case of a tape for insert editing, the CTL signal is recorded from the beginning of where  
the recording is to be commenced to the end.  
The “E-00” servo lock error appears on the tape counter when insert editing is performed for a  
tape on which the CTL signal has not been recorded.  
When insert editing is performed, the CTL signal must be recorded ahead of time.  
<Note>  
When first edit is to be performed, operation can be conducted by connecting the RS-232C  
remote control (AJ-A250), which is available as an optional accessory. However, control using  
the RS-232C interface (EFE command) can also be exercised from a computer.  
(See page 50)  
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The following functions can be controlled using the  
RS-232C interface.  
Example of connections  
Computer end  
VTR end  
FG  
Frame  
FG  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
Basic operations  
EJECT  
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INSERT  
3
2
7
8
6
5
4
SD (TXD)  
RD (RXD)  
RS (RTS)  
CD (CTS)  
DR (DSR)  
SG  
SD (TXD)  
RD (RXD)  
RS (RTS)  
CD (CTS)  
DR (DSR)  
SG  
STOP  
PLAY  
REC/PLAY  
FF  
REW  
SEARCH PAUSE  
SEARCH SPEED UP  
SEARCH SPEED DOWN  
FORWARD/ADVANCE  
REVERSE/ADVANCE  
REVERSE/PLAY  
PAUSE  
COUNTER RESET  
DIRECT SEARCH  
ER (DTR)  
20 ER (DTR)  
Status checks  
The current VTR mode can be checked.  
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(2) Communication parameters  
Simple editing functions  
Video/audio, audio/video and various other insert  
editing operations can be performed.  
The unit’s communication parameters are as listed  
below. If any of the parameters are to be changed,  
select the items on the menu concerned, and make  
the changes.  
Search function  
Specific frame positions can be searched.  
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Baud Rate: 9600 bps  
Bit Length: 8 bit  
Stop Bit:  
Parity:  
1 bit  
NONE  
1. Hardware specifications  
(1) Interface specifications  
Connector:  
D-SUB 25 pins  
DCE specifications (straight cable supported)  
Pin No.  
Signal  
FG  
Description  
Frame GND  
1
2
SD (TXD)  
RD (RXD)  
RS (RTS)  
CD (CTS)  
DR (DSR)  
SG  
Transmitted Data  
Received Data  
Request to Send  
Clear to Send  
3
4
5
6
Data Set Ready  
Signal GND  
7
20  
ER (DTR)  
Data Terminal Ready  
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(2) Sending format (computer  
VTR)  
2. Software specifications  
Data format  
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(1) External interface specifications  
Communication  
[STX] [discrimination] [:]  
[data] [ETX]  
Asynchronous system, full duplex  
system  
.....  
02H  
XX XX XX  
3AH XX XX  
03H  
Baud rate  
Bit length  
Stop bit  
Parity  
1200, 2400, 4800, 9600 or 19200 bps  
8 bits or 7 bits  
20H<XX<7FH (XX= HEX character code)  
discrimination : Command identifier (3 bytes)  
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:
: Code representing  
a
delimiter  
1 bit or 2 bits  
between the command and data.  
: The data code is added as  
required.  
data  
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None, odd or even  
1. All send commands must start with STX (character  
code 02H).  
<Notes>  
The factory settings are 9600 bps, 8 bits, 1 stop bit  
and none as the parity.  
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Next comes the discrimination, which identifies the  
command.  
The unit has a 127-byte receive buffer.  
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If required, the data is added following the colon.  
At the very end comes ETX (character code 03H).  
2. When STX is re-sent before ETX is sent, the  
receive buffer inside the VTR is cleared (all the data  
received so far will be destroyed), and the data is  
processed anew with the STX which was received  
again at the head.  
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2) If there were errors in the data or any problems  
in the VTR, a description of the reason why the  
data was not received is returned in the following  
format.  
(3) Receiving format (VTR  
computer)  
The VTR responds to a send command with the  
format data below.  
[STX]  
02H  
E
R
0
0
[ETX]  
03H  
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1. First, the VTR returns the data indicating  
whether the command from the computer was  
received properly.  
45H 52H 30H 30H XX  
Contents of  
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)
1 (31H): A command which is not supported or a  
1) If the communication was error-free, the VTR  
returns the ACK (Acknowledge) data.  
command execution error  
2 (32H): Erroneous parameter with the wrong  
data code  
[ACK]  
06H  
3 (33H): Receive buffer overflow error  
2) If there was a problem in communication, the  
VTR returns the data starting with NAK (Negative  
Acknowledge).  
[STX]  
02H  
E
R
1
0
[ETX]  
03H  
)
45H 52H 31H 30H XX  
If the VTR was in the process of sending the  
data when the computer sent its command, the  
VTR returns NAK after it completes the sending  
of the data.  
The VTR now destroys all the received data with  
errors.  
Contents of  
2 (32H): Front loading error  
3 (33H): Loading error  
4 (34H): Drum capstan system error  
5 (35H): Reel system error  
6 (36H): Tension system error  
7 (37H): Fan motor error  
8 (38H): Dew error  
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[NAK]  
)
15H  
(XX)  
Contents of  
1 (31H): Parity Error  
3 (33H): Framing Error  
4 (34H): Over Run Error  
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[STX]  
02H  
E
R
1
2
[ETX]  
03H  
)
45H 52H 31H 32H XX  
Contents of  
0 (30H): Search error (start/end)  
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2. Next, after ACK is returned when the  
communication was error-free, the data is  
returned in the following format by the  
operation of the VTR.  
1 (31H): Search error (search aborted by front  
panel operation)  
2 (32H): Search error (no target position)  
3 (33H): Search error (search aborted by  
command)  
1) The format of the response (return) data in cases  
where commands from the computer were  
properly received by the VTR is as follows.  
[STX]  
E
R
1
F
F
[ETX]  
02H  
45H 52H 31H 46H 46H  
03H  
[STX] [data] [ETX]  
02H XX XX 03H  
.....  
System (servo communication) error  
example:  
<Note>  
Send command  
[STX] QOP [ETX]  
[STX] QCD [ETX]  
Return data = Receive data  
[ACK] [STX] OEJ [ETX]  
Check the operation carefully before use when  
controlling the VTR from a personal computer, etc.  
It is recommended to monitor VTR status information  
while controlling the VTR in this way.  
[ACK] [STX] CD  
[ETX]  
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(4) Command list  
List of commands  
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The table below lists the send commands and operations for each mode as seen from the computer end.  
[STX] = HEX code 02H  
[ETX] = HEX code 03H  
:
= HEX code 3AH  
The discrimination part and data part represent the ASCII codes which support the corresponding  
symbols.  
Audio control commands  
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Sends data of computer  
Return data from VTR  
Description of command  
[STX] AOC:m [ETX]  
[STX] AOC [ETX]  
Sets the audio signal output channel.  
Counter control commands  
Sends data of computer  
Return data from VTR  
Description of command  
[STX] CCP:data [ETX]  
[STX] CDF [ETX]  
[STX] CCP [ETX]  
[STX] CDF [ETX]  
[STX] CDN [ETX]  
[STX] CHM [ETX]  
[STX] CLP [ETX]  
[STX] CRN [ETX]  
[STX] CRR [ETX]  
[STX] CRT [ETX]  
[STX] CTC [ETX]  
[STX] CTF [ETX]  
[STX] CTL [ETX]  
[STX] CTM [ETX]  
[STX] CTP [ETX]  
[STX] CTR [ETX]  
[STX] CTS [ETX]  
[STX] CUS [ETX]  
[STX] CVP [ETX]  
Presets the CTL counter data (same as CLP).  
Cancels the drop frame mode setting.  
[STX] CDN [ETX]  
[STX] CHM:m [ETX]  
[STX] CLP:data [ETX]  
[STX] CRN:m [ETX]  
[STX] CRR [ETX]  
[STX] CRT [ETX]  
Makes the drop frame mode setting valid.  
Sets 12-/24-hour mode for the CTL display.  
Presets the CTL counter data (same as CCP).  
Sets the signal to be regenerated when TCG is in  
regeneration mode.  
Uses the TCG in the REC RUN mode.  
Resets the CTL counter data.  
Sets the mode in which time code data is to be used for the  
counter value.  
[STX] CTC [ETX]  
[STX] CTF [ETX]  
Uses the TCG in the FREE RUN mode.  
Sets the mode in which CTL data is to be used for the  
counter value.  
[STX] CTL [ETX]  
[STX] CTM:m [ETX]  
[STX] CTP [ETX]  
Sets the TCG operation mode.  
Uses the TCG in the preset mode.  
Uses the TCG in the regeneration mode.  
Presets the TCG data.  
[STX] CTR [ETX]  
[STX] CTS:data [ETX]  
[STX] CUS:data [ETX]  
[STX] CVP:data [ETX]  
Presets the user’s bit data.  
Specifies the line where the external VITC is to be inserted.  
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Display control commands  
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Sends data of computer  
Return data from VTR  
Description of command  
[STX] DFC:m [ETX]  
[STX] DFC [ETX]  
Sets the display mode of the display counter.  
Edit control commands  
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Sends data of computer  
Return data from VTR  
Description of command  
[STX] EAB:m [ETX]  
[STX] EAD:m [ETX]  
[STX] EIN [ETX]  
[STX] EAB [ETX]  
[STX] EAD [ETX]  
[STX] EIN [ETX]  
[STX] EFE [ETX]  
Sets the auto back recording.  
AUDIO INSERT PAUSE  
VIDEO INSERT PAUSE  
FIRST EDIT  
[STX] EFE:data [ETX]  
Media operation control commands  
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Sends data of computer  
Return data from VTR  
Description of command  
Sets the VTR’s operation mode at the tape end (when  
recording).  
[STX] HRE:m [ETX]  
[STX] HTE:m [ETX]  
[STX] HTI:m [ETX]  
[STX] HRE [ETX]  
[STX] HTE [ETX]  
[STX] HTI [ETX]  
Sets the VTR’s operation mode at the tape end (at all times  
other than recording).  
Sets the VTR’s operation mode when the tape is inserted.  
Input/output control commands  
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Sends data of computer  
Return data from VTR  
Description of command  
Switches between E-E and V-V output.  
E-E: Electric modulation to electric playback  
V-V: VTR to VTR recording  
[STX] IEV:data [ETX]  
[STX] IEV [ETX]  
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Operation control commands  
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Sends data of computer  
Return data from VTR  
Description of command  
[STX] OAF [ETX]  
[STX] OAR [ETX]  
[STX] OBF [ETX]  
[STX] OBN [ETX]  
[STX] OEJ [ETX]  
[STX] OFF [ETX]  
[STX] OPA [ETX]  
[STX] OPL [ETX]  
[STX] OPR [ETX]  
[STX] OPT:data [ETX]  
[STX] ORC [ETX]  
[STX] ORP [ETX]  
[STX] ORW [ETX]  
[STX] OSD [ETX]  
[STX] OSF:n [ETX]  
[STX] OSL [ETX]  
[STX] OSP [ETX]  
[STX] OSR:n [ETX]  
[STX] OSU [ETX]  
[STX] OTE:m [ETX]  
[STX] OAF [ETX]  
[STX] OAR [ETX]  
[STX] OBF [ETX]  
[STX] OBN [ETX]  
[STX] OEJ [ETX]  
[STX] OFF [ETX]  
[STX] OPA [ETX]  
[STX] OPL [ETX]  
[STX] OPR [ETX]  
[STX] OPT [ETX]  
[STX] ORC [ETX]  
[STX] ORP [ETX]  
[STX] ORW [ETX]  
[STX] OSD [ETX]  
[STX] OSF [ETX]  
[STX] OSL [ETX]  
[STX] OSP [ETX]  
[STX] OSR [ETX]  
[STX] OSU [ETX]  
[STX] OTE [ETX]  
Advances frames in the forward direction.  
Advances frames in the reverse direction.  
STANDBY OFF  
STANDBY ON  
EJECT  
FAST FORWARD  
PAUSE  
PLAY  
REVERSE PLAY  
Plays the tape back to the designated position (same as  
SPT).  
RECORD  
RECORD PAUSE  
REWIND  
SHUTTLE SPEED DOWN  
SHUTTLE FORWARD  
Starts slow playback.  
STOP  
SHUTTLE REVERSE  
SHUTTLE SPEED UP  
Selects E-E output and V-V output.  
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Query control commands  
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Sends data of computer  
Return data from VTR  
Description of command  
[STX] QAL [ETX]  
[STX] QAO [ETX]  
[STX] QCA [ETX]  
[STX] QCB [ETX]  
[STX] QCC [ETX]  
[STX] QCD [ETX]  
[STX] QCE [ETX]  
[STX] QCF [ETX]  
[STX] QCM [ETX]  
[STX] QCP [ETX]  
[STX] QCR [ETX]  
[STX] QCS [ETX]  
[STX] QCT [ETX]  
[STX] QCU [ETX]  
[STX] QCW [ETX]  
[STX] QCZ [ETX]  
[STX] QDF [ETX]  
[STX] QEB [ETX]  
[STX] QHC [ETX]  
[STX] QHE [ETX]  
[STX] QHI [ETX]  
[STX] QHR [ETX]  
[STX] QHT [ETX]  
[STX] QIC [ETX]  
[STX] QID [ETX]  
[STX] QIE [ETX]  
[STX] ALV0 [ETX]  
[STX] AOm [ETX]  
Queries the address level.  
Queries the audio output channels.  
[STX] CUPdata [ETX]  
[STX] CUSdata [ETX]  
[STX] CCPdata [ETX]  
[STX] CDdata [ETX]  
[STX] CTEdata [ETX]  
[STX] CDm [ETX]  
Queries the user’s bit data which was preset in the TCG.  
Queries the user’s bit data of the TCG.  
Queries the counter data (same as QCD).  
Queries the counter data (same as QCC).  
Queries the TCG preset data.  
Queries the drop frame mode.  
[STX] CHMm [ETX]  
[STX] CVPdata [ETX]  
[STX] CRNm [ETX]  
[STX] CTSdata [ETX]  
[STX] CTdata [ETX]  
[STX] CURdata [ETX]  
[STX] CTMm [ETX]  
[STX] CTZm [ETX]  
[STX] DFCm [ETX]  
[STX] EABm [ETX]  
[STX] HCMdata [ETX]  
[STX] HTEm [ETX]  
[STX] HTIm [ETX]  
[STX] HTRdata [ETX]  
[STX] HREm [ETX]  
[STX] 1 [ETX]  
Queries the 12-/24-hour mode for the CTL display.  
Queries the line where the VITC signal is to be inserted.  
Queries the signal to be regenerated when the TCG is in  
the regeneration mode.  
Queries the TCG data.  
Queries the TCG mode.  
Queries the user’s bit data of the TCR.  
Queries the TCG mode.  
Queries the TCR read status.  
Queries the display mode of the counter display.  
Queries the auto back recording.  
Queries the cassette tape information.  
Sets the VTR’s operation mode at the tape end (at all times  
other than recording).  
Queries the tape insertion mode.  
Queries the remaining tape amount.  
Sets the VTR’s operation mode at the tape end (when  
recording).  
Queries the product area classification code.  
Queries the equipment’s ID code.  
[STX] data [ETX]  
[STX] IEVdata [ETX]  
Queries the E-E output and V-V output.  
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Query control commands  
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Sends data of computer  
Return data from VTR  
Description of command  
[STX] QLH:m [ETX]  
[STX] QOT [ETX]  
[STX] QOP [ETX]  
[STX] QOD:d1d2 [ETX]  
[STX] QOS [ETX]  
[STX] QRA [ETX]  
[STX] QRS [ETX]  
[STX] QRV:m [ETX]  
[STX] QSM [ETX]  
[STX] QSY [ETX]  
[STX] QSP:m [ETX]  
[STX] QTT [ETX]  
[STX] QVI [ETX]  
[STX] LHRdata [ETX]  
[STX] OTEm [ETX]  
[STX] data [ETX]  
Queries the hours meter.  
Queries the E-E output and V-V output.  
Queries the VTR’s operation mode.  
Queries the operation modes.  
[STX] OASdata [ETX]  
[STX] OPSdata [ETX]  
[STX] RAm [ETX]  
Queries the operation modes.  
Queries the ACK (Acknowledge) code response setting.  
Queries the search end mode.  
[STX] RSEm [ETX]  
[STX] VERdata [ETX]  
[STX] SMMm [ETX]  
[STX] SMILPdata [ETX]  
[STX] SMPdata [ETX]  
[STX] TSTdata [ETX]  
[STX] VIm [ETX]  
Queries the software program version.  
Queries the memory mode.  
Queries the memory in data.  
Queries the repeat position.  
Queries the standby off timer setting.  
Queries the INPUT SELECT switch position.  
Queries the video mode setting.  
[STX] QVM [ETX]  
[STX] VMDm [ETX]  
Communication control commands  
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Sends data of computer  
Return data from VTR  
Description of command  
[STX] RAN [ETX]  
[STX] RAF [ETX]  
[STX] RCK [ETX]  
[STX] RSE:m [ETX]  
[STX] RAN [ETX]  
[STX] RAF [ETX]  
[STX] RCK [ETX]  
[STX] RSE [ETX]  
Makes the ACK (Acknowledge) code return function valid.  
Cancels the ACK (Acknowledge) code return function.  
Checks the communication line.  
Sets the search end mode.  
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Searches control commands  
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Sends data of computer  
Return data from VTR  
Description of command  
[STX] SCP:data [ETX]  
[STX] SCS:data [ETX]  
[STX] SMI:data [ETX]  
[STX] SMM:m [ETX]  
[STX] SMP:data [ETX]  
[STX] SMS [ETX]  
[STX] SCP [ETX]  
[STX] SCS [ETX]  
[STX] SMI [ETX]  
[STX] SMM [ETX]  
[STX] SMP [ETX]  
[STX] SMS [ETX]  
[STX] SPT [ETX]  
[STX] SRS [ETX]  
[STX] SUB [ETX]  
Searches the counter value and play.  
Searches the counter value and sets to still picture (same  
as SRS).  
Sets the memory search data.  
Sets the memory mode.  
Specifies the repeat position.  
Searches the memory data.  
Plays the tape back to the designated position (same as  
OPT).  
[STX] SPT:data [ETX]  
[STX] SRS:data [ETX]  
[STX] SUB:data [ETX]  
Searches the counter value and sets to still picture (same  
as SCS).  
Searches the user’s bit.  
Timer control commands  
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Sends data of computer  
Return data from VTR  
Description of command  
[STX] TST:data [ETX]  
[STX] TST [ETX]  
Sets the standby off timer.  
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Audio control commands  
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Sends data of computer  
Return data from VTR  
Description of command  
[STX] AOC:m [ETX]  
[STX] AOC [ETX]  
Sets the audio signal output channel/s. Playback output is  
possible for CH3 and CH4 when audio signals for 4  
channels have been recorded on a DV format tape.  
<Note>  
Parameters  
m = 1: CH1  
2: CH2  
3: CH3  
4: CH4  
This command is ignored while a search control command  
is being processed.  
5: CH1 & CH2  
6: CH3 & CH4  
7: CH1+3 & CH2+4  
Counter control commands  
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Sends data of computer  
Return data from VTR  
Description of command  
[STX] CCP:data [ETX]  
Parameters  
data = ghmmssff  
g = Blank: With a positive value  
– sign: With a negative value  
[STX] CCP [ETX]  
Presets the designated counter value on the CTL counter.  
The value will be corrected as follows if the non-drop frame  
preset value has been set while the drop frame mode is  
established.  
00:01:00:00 00:00:59:28  
h =  
0
9: Hours  
00:01:00:01 00:00:59:29  
mm = 00 59: Minutes  
ss = 00 59: Seconds  
ff = 00 29: Frames  
<Note>  
This command is ignored while a search control command  
is being processed or while the tape is being ejected.  
[STX] CDF [ETX]  
[STX] CDF [ETX]  
[STX] CDN [ETX]  
[STX] CHM [ETX]  
Disables the drop frame mode setting.  
CTL and the time code are set to the non-drop frame mode.  
The non-drop frame is enabled for the time code when it is  
being recorded.  
<Note>  
This command is ignored while a search control command  
is being processed, during recording and in the INSERT  
mode.  
[STX] CDN [ETX]  
Enables the drop frame mode setting.  
CTL and the time code are set to the drop frame mode.  
The drop frame is enabled for the time code when it is being  
recorded.  
<Note>  
This command is ignored while a search control command  
is being processed, during recording and in the INSERT  
mode.  
[STX] CHM:m [ETX]  
Parameters  
Sets the CTL display to the 12-hour mode or 24-hour mode.  
<Note>  
m = 1: 12-hour mode  
2: 24-hour mode  
This command is ignored while a search control command  
is being processed.  
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Counter control commands  
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Sends data of computer  
Return data from VTR  
Description of command  
[STX] CLP:data [ETX]  
Parameters  
data = ghmmssff  
g = Blank: With a positive value  
– sign: With a negative value  
[STX] CLP [ETX]  
Presets the designated counter value on the CTL counter.  
The value will be corrected as follows if the non-drop frame  
preset value has been set while the drop frame mode is  
established.  
00:01:00:00 00:00:59:28  
h =  
0
9: Hours  
00:01:00:01 00:00:59:29  
mm = 00 59: Minutes  
ss = 00 59: Seconds  
ff = 00 29: Frames  
<Note>  
This command is ignored while a search control command  
is being processed or while the tape is being ejected.  
[STX] CRN:m [ETX]  
Parameters  
m = 0: TC & UB  
1: TC  
[STX] CRN [ETX]  
[STX] CRR [ETX]  
Sets the signal to be regenerated when the TCG (time code  
generator) is set to the regeneration mode.  
<Note>  
This command is ignored while a search control command  
is being processed.  
2: UB  
[STX] CRR [ETX]  
Uses the TCG in the REC RUN mode. The TCG counts up  
during recording. The default value can be set using the  
CTS command.  
<Note>  
This command is ignored while a search control command  
is being processed, during recording and in the INSERT  
mode.  
[STX] CRT [ETX]  
[STX] CTC [ETX]  
[STX] CRT [ETX]  
[STX] CTC [ETX]  
Resets the CTL counter data.  
<Note>  
This command is ignored while a search control command  
is being processed.  
Uses the reference data for searching and for the display  
mode of the counter display as the time code data.  
<Note>  
This command is ignored while a search control command  
is being processed.  
[STX] CTF [ETX]  
[STX] CTF [ETX]  
Uses the TCG in the FREE RUN mode.  
The TCG continues to count up at all times regardless of  
the mode. The default value can be set using the CTS  
command.  
The TCG starts counting up upon completion of the settings  
and when the VTR’s power is turned back on.  
<Note>  
This command is ignored while a search control command  
is being processed, during recording and in the INSERT  
mode.  
[STX] CTL [ETX]  
[STX] CTL [ETX]  
[STX] CTM [ETX]  
Uses the reference data for searching and for the display  
mode of the counter display as the CTL data.  
<Note>  
This command is ignored while a search control command  
is being processed.  
[STX] CTM:m [ETX]  
Parameters  
Sets the mode used by the TCG.  
<Note>  
m = 0: REC RUN mode  
1: FREE RUN mode  
2: Regeneration mode  
3: External VITC mode  
This command is ignored while a search control command  
is being processed, during recording and in the INSERT  
mode.  
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Counter control commands  
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Return data from VTR  
Description of command  
Uses the TCG in the preset mode.  
[STX] CTP [ETX]  
[STX] CTP [ETX]  
The TCG starts counting up in the REC RUN mode upon  
completion of the settings.  
<Note>  
This command is ignored while a search control command  
is being processed, during recording and in the INSERT  
mode.  
[STX] CTR [ETX]  
[STX] CTR [ETX]  
[STX] CTS [ETX]  
Uses the TCG in the regeneration mode.  
<Note>  
This command is ignored while a search control command  
is being processed, during recording and in the INSERT  
mode.  
[STX] CTS:data [ETX]  
Presets the TCG data.  
Parameters  
data = hhmmssff  
hh = 00 23: Hours  
mm = 00 59: Minutes  
ss = 00 59: Seconds  
ff = 00 29: Frames  
The value will be corrected as follows if the non-drop frame  
preset value has been set while the drop frame mode is  
established.  
00:01:00:00 00:00:59:28  
00:01:00:01 00:00:59:29  
Error code ER001 is returned from the VTR when the TCG  
is used in the regeneration mode or external VITC mode.  
<Note>  
This command is ignored while a search control command  
is being processed.  
[STX] CUS:data [ETX]  
Parameters  
[STX] CUS [ETX]  
Presets the user’s bit data in the TCG.  
Error code ER001 is returned from the VTR when the TCG  
is used in the regeneration mode or external VITC mode.  
<Note>  
This command is ignored while a search control command  
is being processed.  
7
6
5
4
7
3
2
1
0
data = U U U U U U U U U  
The input user bit data is set in  
ASCII code.  
UB data: Binary 4BITa8  
ASCII code: 0 9, A  
F
[STX] CVP:data [ETX]  
Parameters  
[STX] CVP [ETX]  
Specifies two lines where the external VITC signal is to be  
inserted.  
data = ppqq  
<Note>  
pp = 10 20: Insertion line 1  
qq = 10 20: Insertion line 2  
pp ≠ qq  
This command is ignored while a search control command  
is being processed, during recording and in the INSERT  
mode.  
(the same value cannot be  
designated for both pp and qq)  
Display control commands  
$
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Return data from VTR  
Description of command  
[STX] DFC:m [ETX]  
Parameters  
m = C: CTL mode  
T: TC mode  
[STX] DFC [ETX]  
Sets the display mode of the counter display and the  
reference data for searching.  
CTL data reference:  
CTL mode  
U: UB mode  
TC data reference:  
R: REMAIN mode  
TC mode, UB mode, REMAIN mode  
<Note>  
This command is ignored while a search control command  
is being processed.  
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Edit control commands  
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Return data from VTR  
Description of command  
[STX] EAB:m [ETX]  
Parameters  
[STX] EAB [ETX]  
Sets whether auto back recording is to be performed to  
ensure frame to frame continuity.  
m = N: AUTO BACK ON  
F: AUTO BACK OFF  
<Note>  
This command is ignored while a search control command  
is being processed and during auto back.  
[STX] EAD:m [ETX]  
Parameters  
m = 0: CH1 & CH2  
1: CH1  
2: CH2  
No parameter: CH1 & CH2  
[STX] EAD [ETX]  
[STX] EIN [ETX]  
[STX] EFE [ETX]  
Sets the VTR to the AUDIO INSERT PAUSE mode.  
When the VTR is in the VIDEO INSERT PAUSE mode, the  
command sets it to the AUDIO/VIDEO INSERT PAUSE  
mode. When it is in the REC INHIBIT mode, error code  
ER001 is returned from the VTR and the VTR is set to the  
STOP mode.  
<Note>  
This command can be accepted when the VTR is in the  
PLAY PAUSE mode or STILL mode.  
[STX] EIN [ETX]  
Sets the VTR to the VIDEO INSERT PAUSE mode.  
When the VTR is in the AUDIO INSERT PAUSE mode, the  
command sets it to the AUDIO/VIDEO INSERT PAUSE  
mode. When it is in the REC INHIBIT mode, error code  
ER001 is returned from the VTR and the VTR is set to the  
STOP mode.  
<Note>  
This command can be accepted when the VTR is in the  
PLAY PAUSE mode or STILL mode.  
[STX] EFE:data [ETX]  
Parameters  
Initiates first edit (recording to prepare the tape to be used  
for editing).  
data = wghmmssff  
w = M: Mode for recording for 26  
seconds  
E: Mode for recording as far  
as the tape end  
ghmmssff = Reference point during  
editing (recording start  
point)  
In order to conduct editing with the position designated by  
the parameter as the reference point for editing, TC or CTL  
is preset using the value 23 seconds before the reference  
point, and the black burst video signal and muted audio  
signals are recorded for 26 seconds or until the tape end.  
If the OSP (STOP) command has been issued during  
operation, error code ER123 will be returned from the VTR  
which is then set to the STOP mode.  
When the CTL data is to be  
used as the reference  
g = Blank: With a positive value  
– sign: With a negative value  
If the VTR’s operation mode has been changed by  
operating the controls on its front panel, error code ER121  
will be returned from the VTR which is then set to the STOP  
mode.  
O
h =  
0
9: Hours  
If the tape end position is reached during operation, error  
code ER120 will be returned from the VTR which is then set  
to the STOP mode.  
mm = 00 59: Minutes  
ss = 00 59: Seconds  
ff = 00 29: Frames  
When the TC data is to be used  
as the reference  
<Note>  
This command is ignored while a search control command  
is being processed and in any of the following modes.  
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gh = 00 23: Hours  
EJECT, REC, REC PAUSE, INSERT, INSERT PAUSE  
mm = 00 59: Minutes  
ss = 00 59: Seconds  
ff = 00 29: Frames  
<Note>  
Make the menu item changes listed below when performing insert editing or assemble editing. If these changes  
are not made, the editing operations may not be conducted properly.  
Menu item  
Setting  
Setting command  
AUTO BACK  
TC MODE  
ON  
I-REG  
TC & UB  
OFF  
EAB:N  
CTM:2  
TCG REGEN  
MEMORY MODE  
STILL TIMER  
CRN:0  
SMM:F  
TST:0200  
2 min  
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Media operation control commands  
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Return data from VTR  
Description of command  
[STX] HRE:m [ETX]  
Parameters  
m = S: STOP  
R: REWIND  
E: EJECT  
[STX] HRE [ETX]  
[STX] HTE [ETX]  
[STX] HTI [ETX]  
Sets the VTR’s operation mode when the tape end position  
is reached during recording.  
<Note>  
This command is ignored while a search control command  
is being processed.  
M: REWIND and EJECT  
[STX] HTE:m [ETX]  
Parameters  
m = S: STOP  
R: REWIND  
E: EJECT  
Sets the VTR’s operation mode when the tape end position  
is reached during playback.  
<Note>  
This command is ignored while a search control command  
is being processed.  
M: REWIND and EJECT  
[STX] HTI:m [ETX]  
Parameters  
Sets the VTR’s operation mode when the tape is inserted.  
<Note>  
m = S: STOP  
W: REWIND  
P: PLAY  
This command is ignored while a search control command  
is being processed.  
M: PLAY PAUSE  
Input/output control commands  
$
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Return data from VTR  
[STX] IEV [ETX]  
Description of command  
[STX] IEV:data [ETX]  
Parameters  
Forcibly switches to the E-E (electric modulation to electric  
playback) output.  
data = m1m2  
m1 = 0 F: Designates the data of  
bit 7 to bit 4.  
m2 = 0 F: Designates the data of  
bit 3 to bit 0.  
When the V-V (VTR to VTR recording) output is the picture  
output status, it is forcibly switched to the E-E output.  
The forced E-E output is released and the normal status is  
restored by IEV:00.  
<Note>  
This command is ignored while a search control command  
is being processed.  
Parameter  
m1 (HEX display)  
m2 (HEX display)  
Bits supported  
Switching data  
BIT7  
0
BIT6  
0
BIT5  
0
BIT4  
0
BIT3  
BIT2  
BIT1  
BIT0  
TC  
AUDIO CH1  
AUDIO CH2  
VIDEO  
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Operation control commands  
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Return data from VTR  
Description of command  
[STX] OAF [ETX]  
[STX] OAF [ETX]  
[STX] OAR [ETX]  
[STX] OBF [ETX]  
Advances the tape frame by frame in the forward direction.  
[STX] OAR [ETX]  
[STX] OBF [ETX]  
Advances the tape frame by frame in the reverse direction.  
Sets the VTR to the standby OFF mode.  
<Note>  
This command can be accepted when the VTR is in the  
STOP mode, PLAY mode or STILL mode.  
[STX] OBN [ETX]  
[STX] OBN [ETX]  
Sets the VTR to the standby ON (STOP) mode.  
<Note>  
This command can be accepted when the VTR is in the  
standby OFF mode.  
[STX] OEJ [ETX]  
[STX] OFF [ETX]  
[STX] OPA [ETX]  
[STX] OPL [ETX]  
[STX] OPR [ETX]  
[STX] OPT:data [ETX]  
[STX] OEJ [ETX]  
[STX] OFF [ETX]  
[STX] OPA [ETX]  
[STX] OPL [ETX]  
[STX] OPR [ETX]  
[STX] OPT [ETX]  
Ejects the cassette tape.  
Fast forwards the tape.  
Sets the VTR to the pause mode (REC PAUSE or PLAY  
PAUSE) or the pause release mode (REC or PLAY).  
Plays back the tape.  
Plays the tape (at the shuttle –1a speed) in the reverse  
direction.  
Plays back the tape to the position designated by the  
parameter. Upon completion of playback, the VTR is set to  
the STILL mode. If the designated position is before the  
current position, the tape is not played back, and the VTR is  
set to the STILL mode.  
Parameters  
data = wghmmssff  
When the CTL data is to be  
used as the reference  
O
w = L : CTL data reference  
g = Blank: With a positive value  
– sign: With a negative value  
When the OSP (STOP) command or OEJ (tape EJECT)  
command is issued during operation, error code ER123 is  
returned from the VTR.  
h =  
0
9: Hours  
If the VTR’s operation mode has been changed by  
operating the controls on its front panel, error code ER121  
will be returned from the VTR.  
If the tape end position is reached during operation, error  
code ER120 will be returned from the VTR.  
<Note>  
mm = 00 59: Minutes  
ss = 00 59: Seconds  
ff = 00 29: Frames  
When the TC data is to be used  
as the reference  
O
w = S: TC data reference  
gh = 00 23: Hours  
This command is ignored while a search control command  
is being processed and in any of the following modes.  
mm = 00 59: Minutes  
ss = 00 59: Seconds  
ff = 00 29: Frames  
EJECT, REC, REC PAUSE, INSERT, INSERT PAUSE  
[STX] ORC [ETX]  
[STX] ORP [ETX]  
[STX] ORW [ETX]  
[STX] ORC [ETX]  
[STX] ORP [ETX]  
[STX] ORW [ETX]  
Sets the VTR to the recording mode.  
When the VTR is in the REC INHIBIT mode, error code  
ER001 will be returned from the VTR which is then set to  
the STOP mode.  
Sets the VTR to the REC PAUSE mode.  
When the VTR is in the REC INHIBIT mode, error code  
ER001 will be returned from the VTR which is then set to  
the STOP mode.  
Rewinds the tape.  
<Note>  
Refer to the RS-232 mode transition table (on pages 71, 72) for the conditions under which the operation control  
commands are accepted.  
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Operation control commands  
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Return data from VTR  
[STX] OSD [ETX]  
Description of command  
Controls the tape playback speed.  
[STX] OSD [ETX]  
Set the VTR to the STILL PAUSE mode using the OSL  
command, and send the OSD command. Each time the  
OSD command is sent, the playback speed shifts by one  
setting in the direction of the arrows below.  
If the lowest playback speed is already set, the speed does  
not shift any further, and error code ER001 is returned from  
the VTR.  
In the case of a DVCPRO format tape  
+32.0 . +16.0 . +9.5 . +4.1 . +1.85 . +1 . +0.43 . +0.3 .  
+0.1 +0.03 . STILL . –0.03 . –0.1 . –0.3 . –0.43 . –1 .  
–1.85 . –4.1 . –9.5 . –16.0 . –32.0  
In the case of a DV format tape  
+32.0 . +16.0 . +9.5 . +3.1 . +1.85 . +1 . +0.5 . +0.3 .  
+0.1 +0.03 . STILL . –0.03 . –0.1 . –0.3 . –0.5 . –1 .  
–1.85 . –3.1 . –9.5 . –16.0 . –32.0  
[STX] OSF:n [ETX]  
[STX] OSF [ETX]  
Sets the tape playback speed in the forward direction.  
Parameters  
In the case of a DVCPRO  
format tape  
O
6: a1.85  
n = 0: STILL  
1: a0.03  
2: a0.1  
7: a4.1  
8: a9.5  
9: a16.0  
A: a32.0  
3: a0.3  
4: a0.43  
5: a1  
In the case of a DV format tape  
O
6: a1.85  
7: a3.1  
8: a9.5  
9: a16.0  
A: a32.0  
n = 0: STILL  
1: a0.03  
2: a0.1  
3: a0.3  
4: a0.5  
5: a1  
[STX] OSL [ETX]  
[STX] OSL [ETX]  
[STX] OSP [ETX]  
Sets the VTR to the STILL PAUSE mode.  
The OSD command and OSU command are accepted after  
the VTR has been set to the STILL PAUSE mode by the  
OSL command.  
[STX] OSP [ETX]  
Sets the VTR to the STOP mode.  
When the VTR is in the STANDBY OFF mode, it is set to  
STANDBY ON.  
<Note>  
Refer to the RS-232 mode transition table (on pages 71, 72) for the conditions under which the operation control  
commands are accepted.  
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Operation control commands  
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Return data from VTR  
Description of command  
[STX] OSR:n [ETX]  
[STX] OSR [ETX]  
Sets the tape playback speed in the reverse direction.  
Parameters  
In the case of a DVCPRO  
format tape  
O
6: a1.85  
n = 0: STILL  
1: a0.03  
2: a0.1  
7: a4.1  
8: a9.5  
9: a16.0  
A: a32.0  
3: a0.3  
4: a0.43  
5: a1  
In the case of a DV format tape  
O
6: a1.85  
7: a3.1  
8: a9.5  
9: a16.0  
A: a32.0  
n = 0: STILL  
1: a0.03  
2: a0.1  
3: a0.3  
4: a0.5  
5: a1  
[STX] OSU [ETX]  
[STX] OSU [ETX]  
Controls the tape playback speed.  
Set the VTR to the STILL PAUSE mode using the OSL  
command, and send the OSU command. Each time the  
OSU command is sent, the playback speed shifts by one  
setting in the direction of the arrows below.  
If the highest playback speed is already set, the speed does  
not shift any further, and error code ER001 is returned from  
the VTR.  
In the case of a DVCPRO format tape  
–32.0 . –16.0 . –9.5 . –4.1 . –1.85 . –1 . –0.43 . –0.3 .  
–0.1 –0.03 . STILL . +0.03 . +0.1 . +0.3 . +0.43 . +1 .  
+1.85 . +4.1 . +9.5 . +16.0 . +32.0  
In the case of a DV format tape  
–32.0 . –16.0 . –9.5 . –3.1 . –1.85 . –1 . –0.5 . –0.3 .  
–0.1 –0.03 . STILL . +0.03 . +0.1 . +0.3 . +0.5 . +1 .  
+1.85 . +3.1 . +9.5 . +16.0 . +32.0  
[STX] OTE:m [ETX]  
Parameters  
m = E:  
E-E (Electric modulation to  
Electric play back)  
m = T:  
V-V (VTR to VTR recording)  
[STX] OTE [ETX]  
Selects whether to set E-E output or V-V output when the  
VTR is in the STOP mode, FF mode or REW mode.  
<Note>  
Refer to the RS-232 mode transition table (on pages 71, 72) for the conditions under which the operation control  
commands are accepted.  
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Query control commands  
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Return data from VTR  
Description of command  
[STX] QAL [ETX]  
[STX] ALV0 [ETX]  
Supports only address level 0 of the MIS standards.  
[STX] QAO [ETX]  
[STX] AOm [ETX]  
Queries the audio signal output channel or channels.  
m = 1: CH1  
2: CH2  
3: CH3  
4: CH4  
5: CH1 & CH2  
6: CH3 & CH4  
7: CH1+3 & CH2+4  
[STX] QCA [ETX]  
[STX] QCB [ETX]  
[STX] QCC [ETX]  
[STX] CUPdata [ETX]  
Queries the user’s bit data which was preset in the TCG.  
Queries the user’s bit data of the TCG.  
7
6
5
4
7
3
2
1
0
data = U U U U U U U U U  
[STX] CUSdata [ETX]  
7
6
5
4
7
3
2
1
0
data = U U U U U U U U U  
[STX] CCPdata [ETX]  
data = ghmmss  
Queries the current counter data (second increments).  
The following data is returned from the VTR, depending on  
the mode which appears on the counter display.  
CTL mode:  
In the case of CTL data  
g = Blank: With a positive value  
– sign: With a negative value  
O
CTL data  
h =  
0
9: Hours  
TC mode, UB mode, REMAIN mode:  
TC data  
mm = 00 59: Minutes  
ss = 00 59: Seconds  
In the case of TC data  
gh = 00 23: Hours  
mm = 00 59: Minutes  
ss = 00 59: Seconds  
O
[STX] QCD [ETX]  
[STX] CDdata [ETX]  
data = fwghmmssff  
In the case of CTL data  
Queries the current counter data.  
The following data is returned from the VTR, depending on  
the mode which appears on the counter display.  
CTL mode:  
O
f =  
F: Fine  
C: Coarse  
CTL data  
w = S: Search STILL  
P: Search PLAY  
TC mode, UB mode, REMAIN mode:  
TC data  
g = Blank: With a positive value  
– sign: With a negative value  
h =  
0
9: Hours  
mm = 00 59: Minutes  
ss = 00 59: Seconds  
ff = 00 29: Frames  
In the case of TC data  
O
f =  
F: Fine  
C: Coarse  
w = S: Search STILL  
P: Search PLAY  
gh = 00 23: Hours  
mm = 00 59: Minutes  
ss = 00 59: Seconds  
ff = 00 29: Frames  
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Query control commands  
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Return data from VTR  
Description of command  
[STX] QCE [ETX]  
[STX] CTEdata [ETX]  
Queries the time data which was preset in the TCG.  
data = hhmmssff  
hh = 00 23: Hours  
mm = 00 59: Minutes  
ss = 00 59: Seconds  
ff = 00 29: Frames  
[STX] QCF [ETX]  
[STX] QCM [ETX]  
[STX] QCP [ETX]  
[STX] CDm [ETX]  
m = N: Drop frame mode  
F: Non-drop frame mode  
Queries the drop frame mode.  
[STX] CHMm [ETX]  
m = 1: 12-hour mode  
2: 24-hour mode  
Queries whether the CTL display is in the 12-hour mode or  
24-hour mode.  
[STX] CVPdata [ETX]  
data = ppqq  
Queries the setting of the two lines in which the external  
VITC signal is to be inserted.  
pp = Insertion line 1  
qq = Insertion line 2  
[STX] QCR [ETX]  
[STX] QCS [ETX]  
[STX] CRNm [ETX]  
m = 0: TC & UB  
1: TC  
Queries the REGEN (regeneration) signal when the TCG  
(time code generator) is set to the regeneration mode.  
2: UB  
[STX] CTSdata [ETX]  
data = hhmmssff  
Queries the TCG’s time data.  
hh = 00 23: Hours  
mm = 00 59: Minutes  
ss = 00 59: Seconds  
ff = 00 29: Frames  
[STX] QCT [ETX]  
[STX] CTdata [ETX]  
data = mm  
Queries the mode in which the TCG is to be used.  
mm = FR: Regeneration mode  
RP: REC RUN mode  
FP: FREE RUN mode  
VR: External VITC mode  
[STX] QCU [ETX]  
[STX] QCW [ETX]  
[STX] CURdata [ETX]  
Queries the user’s bit data of the TCR.  
7
6
5
4
7
3
2
1
0
data = U U U U U U U U U  
[STX] CTMm [ETX]  
m = 0: REC RUN mode  
Queries the mode in which the TCG is to be used.  
1: FREE RUN mode  
2: Regeneration mode  
3: External VITC mode  
[STX] QCZ [ETX]  
[STX] QDF [ETX]  
[STX] CTZm [ETX]  
m = 0: Read NG  
1: Read OK  
Queries the TCR read status.  
[STX] DFCm [ETX]  
Queries the display mode of the counter display.  
m = C: CTL mode  
T: TC mode  
U: UB mode  
R: REMAIN mode  
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Query control commands  
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Sends data of computer  
Return data from VTR  
Description of command  
[STX] QEB [ETX]  
[STX] EABm [ETX]  
Queries the auto back recording setting.  
m = N: AUTO BACK ON  
F: AUTO BACK OFF  
[STX] QHC [ETX]  
[STX] HCMdata [ETX]  
Queries the cassette tape information.  
1
2
3
4
data = C C C C  
1
C = I: Cassette in  
O: Cassette out  
2
C = E: Recording enabled  
D: Recording disabled  
N: No tape  
3
C = S: S size cassette  
M: M size cassette  
L: L size cassette  
N: No tape  
4
C = D: DV format  
P: DVCPRO format  
C: DVCAM format  
N: No tape  
[STX] QHE [ETX]  
[STX] QHI [ETX]  
[STX] QHR [ETX]  
[STX] QHT [ETX]  
[STX] HTEm [ETX]  
m = S: STOP  
Queries the VTR’s operation mode when the tape end  
position has been reached during any operation except  
recording.  
R: REWIND  
E: EJECT  
M: REWIND and EJECT  
[STX] HTIm [ETX]  
m = S: STOP  
Queries the VTR’s operation mode when the tape has been  
inserted.  
W: REWIND  
P: PLAY  
M: PLAY PAUSE  
[STX] HTRdata [ETX]  
data = hhmmss  
Queries the amount of remaining tape.  
If this is not determined or the tape has been ejected,  
data = FFFFFF is returned.  
hh = 00 23:  
mm = 00 59:  
Hours  
Minutes  
ss = Fixed at 00: Seconds  
[STX] HREm [ETX]  
m = S: STOP  
Queries the VTR’s operation mode when the tape end  
position is reached during recording.  
R: REWIND  
E: EJECT  
M: REWIND and EJECT  
[STX] QIC [ETX]  
[STX] QID [ETX]  
[STX] 1 [ETX]  
Queries the product classification code.  
This unit returns tape equipment “1.”  
[STX] data [ETX]  
data = AJ-D250  
Queries the equipment’s ID code.  
The ID code corresponding to the setting of Setup Menu  
No. 205 “232C ID SEL” is returned. (See page 30)  
With the factory settings, tape equipment “AJ-D250” is  
returned.  
AJ-D230  
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Query control commands  
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Sends data of computer  
Return data from VTR  
Description of command  
[STX] QIE [ETX]  
[STX] IEVdata [ETX]  
Queries the forced E-E output setting.  
data = m1m2  
m1 = 0 F: Designates the data of bit 7  
to bit 4.  
m2 = 0 F: Designates the data of bit 3  
to bit 0.  
Parameter  
m1 (HEX display)  
m2 (HEX display)  
Bits supported  
Switching data  
[STX] QLH:m [ETX]  
BIT7  
0
BIT6  
0
BIT5  
0
BIT4  
0
BIT3  
BIT2  
BIT1  
BIT0  
TC  
AUDIO CH1  
AUDIO CH2  
VIDEO  
[STX] LHRdata [ETX]  
data = mhhhhh  
Queries the current value of the hours meter.  
Parameters  
m = D: Cumulative drum rotation  
time  
m = D: Drum  
T: Capstan  
hhhhh = 00000 99999:  
T: Cumulative capstan rotation  
time  
Cumulative rotation time  
With no parameter  
O
No parameter:  
Cumulative drum rotation  
time (4 digits)  
The drum’s cumulative rotation time  
is returned as a 4-digit value.  
data = hhhh  
hhhh = 0000 9999:  
Cumulative rotation time  
[STX] QOT [ETX]  
[STX] OTEm [ETX]  
Queries whether to set to the E-E output or V-V output  
when the VTR is in the STOP mode, FF mode or REW  
mode.  
m = E:  
E-E (Electric modulation to Electric  
play back)  
m = T:  
V-V (VTR to VTR recording)  
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Sends data of computer  
Return data from VTR  
Description of command  
Queries the VTR’s operation mode.  
The current VTR mode is detected, and the status  
command is returned.  
[STX] QOP [ETX]  
data =  
[STX] data [ETX]  
OSP: STOP  
OEJ: EJECT  
OFF: FAST FORWARD  
ORW:REWIND  
OSF: SHUTTLE FORWARD  
OSR: SHUTTLE REVERSE  
OSS: STILL  
OPL: PLAY  
OPP: PLAY PAUSE  
ORC: REC  
ORP: REC PAUSE  
OBF: STANDBY OFF  
SCS: COUNTER SEARCH (STILL)  
SCP: COUNTER SEARCH (PLAY)  
SRS: COUNTER SEARCH (STILL)  
SUB: UB SEARCH  
SPT: PLAY to  
OPT: PLAY to  
SMS: MEMORY SEARCH  
EAD: AUDIO INSERT  
EAP: AUDIO INSERT PAUSE  
EIN: VIDEO INSERT  
EIP: VIDEO INSERT PAUSE  
EVI: AUDIO & VIDEO INSERT  
EVP: AUDIO & VIDEO INSERT  
PAUSE  
EFE: FIRST EDIT  
[STX] QOD:d1d2 [ETX]  
Parameters  
d1 = 0 F: Designates the status  
data number.  
d2 = 0 F: Designates the number  
of status data bytes.  
[STX] OASdata [ETX]  
data =  
Queries the operation modes.  
The current VTR mode is detected, and the bitmap  
information is returned. The bitmap information is  
converted into ASCII code and returned by the VTR.  
<Note>  
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
AD AD AD AD AD AD AD AD AD  
9
A
B
C
D
E
F
AD AD AD AD AD AD AD  
<Note>  
Refer to the bitmap table (A) for details When a setting exceeding ADDRESSF has been set by the  
of AD  
.
parameter, no guarantees are given for the data following  
ADDRESSF.  
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Bitmap table (A)  
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ADDRESS  
AD 0  
AD 1  
AD 2  
AD 3  
AD 4  
AD 5  
AD 6  
AD 7  
AD 8  
AD 9  
AD A  
AD B  
AD C  
AD D  
AD E  
AD F  
BIT7  
BIT6  
BIT5  
BIT4  
BIT3  
BIT2  
BIT1  
0
BIT0  
CASSETTE  
OUT  
RF VIDEO  
MISSING  
TAPE  
TROUBLE  
HARD  
ERROR  
LOCAL or  
MENU  
0
0
STANDBY  
0
STOP  
EJECT  
REW  
FF  
REC  
STILL  
0
PLAY  
TAPE  
DIRECTION  
CUE UP  
COMPLETE  
SERVO LOCK  
0
SHUTTLE  
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
SELECT EE  
FULL EE  
INSERT  
EDIT  
0
CUE UP  
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
VIDEO  
AUDIO CH2 AUDIO CH1  
LAMP  
SPEED3  
LAMP  
SPEED2  
LAMP  
SPEED1  
LAMP  
SPEED0  
LAMP STILL LAMP FWD  
LAMP REW  
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
REC INHIBIT  
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
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Query control commands  
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Sends data of computer  
Return data from VTR  
Description of command  
Queries the operation modes.  
[STX] QOS [ETX]  
[STX] OPSdata [ETX]  
0
1
2
3
4
data = AD AD AD AD AD  
<Note>  
The current VTR mode is detected and sent by the bitmap  
information. The bitmap information is converted into ASCII  
Refer to the bitmap table (B) for details code and returned by the VTR.  
of AD  
.
[STX] QRA [ETX]  
[STX] QRS [ETX]  
[STX] RAm [ETX]  
m = N: ACK ON  
F: ACK OFF  
Queries the ACK (Acknowledge) code response setting.  
[STX] RSEm [ETX]  
m = 0: Normal  
1: No completion command  
Queries the search end mode setting.  
2: No completion command/No  
error  
[STX] QRV:m [ETX]  
[STX] VERdata [ETX]  
data = d1d2.d3d4-d5d6-d7.d8d9  
d1 d9: Software program version  
Queries the software program version used for each  
microcomputer.  
Parameters  
m =  
A: AV system control ROM  
version  
S: Sub-code microcomputer  
version  
C: Cylinder servo ROM version  
R: Reel servo ROM version  
I: Interface ROM version  
No parameter:  
Interface ROM version  
[STX] QSM [ETX]  
[STX] SMMm [ETX]  
m = S: MEMORY STOP  
O: REPEAT ONE TIME  
A: CONTINUE  
Queries the memory mode.  
F: OFF  
[STX] QSY [ETX]  
[STX] SMILPdata [ETX]  
data = wwghmmssff  
Queries the counter value stored in the memory.  
ww = LP: CTL data reference  
SP: TC data reference  
g = Blank: With a positive value  
– sign: With a negative value  
h =  
0
9:  
Hours  
mm = 00 59: Minutes  
ss = 00 59: Seconds  
ff = 00 29: Frames  
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Bitmap table (B)  
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ADDRESS  
AD 0  
BIT7  
BIT6  
SELECT EE  
0
BIT5  
BIT4  
BIT3  
BIT2  
BIT1  
BIT0  
TAPE END  
TAPE TOP  
FULL EE  
0
STANDBY  
0
0
0
0
0
0
(
)
(
)
AD 1  
SHORT PLAY  
0
0
SERVO LOCK  
REC INHIBIT CASSETTE  
AD 2  
VTR STATUS  
TAB  
IN/OUT  
TAPE  
DIRECTION  
AD 3  
SHUTTLE SPEED  
0
INSERT  
VIDEO  
INSERT  
AUDIO CH1 AUDIO CH2  
INSERT  
AD 4  
0
0
0
0
<Note  
>
“1” is used as the TAPE END bit and TAPE TOP bit when the tape start or end is detected, and the bits are  
cleared to “0” when queried by the QOS command.  
VTR STATUS DATA  
VTR STATUS  
INSERT PAUSE  
INSERT  
VTR STATUS  
PLAY PAUSE  
PLAY  
BIT4 BIT0  
1, 1, 1, 1, 1  
1, 1, 1, 1, 0  
0, 1, 1, 1, 0  
0, 1, 1, 0, 1  
0, 1, 1, 0, 0  
0, 1, 0, 1, 1  
0, 1, 0, 1, 0  
BIT4 BIT0  
0, 1, 0, 0, 1  
0, 1, 0, 0, 0  
0, 0, 0, 1, 1  
0, 0, 0, 1, 0  
0, 0, 0, 0, 1  
0, 0, 0, 0, 0  
SEARCH  
FAST FORWARD  
REWIND  
AUDIO INSERT PAUSE  
AUDIO INSERT  
RECORDING PAUSE  
RECORDING  
EJECT  
STOP  
SHUTTLE SPEED DATA  
SHUTTLE SPEED  
SHUTTLE SPEED  
BIT4 BIT0  
BIT4 BIT0  
(±) 0.2a or more but less than  
(±) 0.43a  
60  
59  
4A  
40  
36  
(±) 9.5a or more  
2A  
20  
13  
00  
(±) 3.0a or more but less than (±) 9.5a  
(±) 0.1a or more but less than (±) 0.2a  
(±) 1.85a or more but less than  
(±) 3.0a  
(±) 0.03a or more but less than  
(±) 0.1a  
(±) 1.0a or more but less than  
(±) 1.85a  
STILL  
(±) 0.43a or more but less than  
(±) 1.0a  
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Query control commands  
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Sends data of computer  
Return data from VTR  
Description of command  
[STX] QSP:m [ETX]  
Parameters  
m =  
B: BEGIN point  
E: END point  
[STX] SMPdata [ETX]  
data = pw:ghmmssff  
When CTL data is to be used as  
the reference  
pw = BP: BEGIN point  
EP: END point  
Queries the repeat position which has been stored in the  
memory.  
Error code ER001 is returned from the VTR when the data  
has not been entered.  
O
g = Blank: With a positive value  
– sign: With a negative value  
h =  
0
9: Hours  
mm = 00 59: Minutes  
ss = 00 59: Seconds  
ff = 00 29: Frames  
When TC data is to be used as the  
reference  
O
pw = BP: BEGIN point  
EP: END point  
gh = 00 23: Hours  
mm = 00 59: Minutes  
ss = 00 59: Seconds  
ff = 00 29: Frames  
[STX] QTT [ETX]  
[STX] TSTdata [ETX]  
data = mmmm  
mmmm =  
Queries the standby OFF timer which has been stored in  
the memory.  
0000: 0.5 sec.  
0005: 5 sec.  
0010: 10 sec.  
0030: 30 sec.  
0100: 1 min.  
0200: 2 min.  
[STX] QVI [ETX]  
[STX] QVM [ETX]  
[STX] VIm [ETX]  
m = L: LINE  
S: S-VIDEO  
D: OPTION  
Queries the position of the INPUT SELECT switch.  
Queries the color mode.  
[STX] VMDm [ETX]  
m = A: Color  
B: Monochrome  
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Communication control commands  
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Sends data of computer  
Return data from VTR  
Description of command  
[STX] RAN [ETX]  
[STX] RAN [ETX]  
[STX] RAF [ETX]  
[STX] RCK [ETX]  
[STX] RSE [ETX]  
Enables the return of the ACK (Acknowledge) code.  
<Note>  
This command is ignored while a search control command  
is being processed.  
[STX] RAF [ETX]  
[STX] RCK [ETX]  
[STX] RSE:m [ETX]  
Disables the return of the ACK (Acknowledge) code.  
<Note>  
This command is ignored while a search control command  
is being processed.  
Checks whether communication is established.  
<Note>  
This command is ignored while a search control command  
is being processed.  
Sets the send timing and enable or disable for sending the  
search completion command.  
Parameters  
m =  
0: Normal  
1: No completion command  
2: No completion command/No  
error  
Parameter setting: normal  
When search is commenced:  
ACK code is returned.  
O
When search is completed:  
[STX]  
[ETX] is returned.  
(((  
When search is aborted:  
[STX] ER [ETX] is returned.  
(((  
Parameter setting: no completion command  
O
When search is commenced:  
ACK code is returned, and then [STX]  
returned.  
[ETX] is  
(((  
When search is completed:  
No return.  
When search is aborted:  
[STX] ER  
[ETX] is returned.  
(((  
Parameter setting: no completion command/no error  
O
When search is commenced:  
ACK code is returned, and then [STX]  
returned.  
[ETX] is  
(((  
When search is completed:  
No return.  
When search is aborted:  
No return.  
<Note>  
This command is ignored while a search control command  
is being processed.  
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Sends data of computer  
Return data from VTR  
Description of command  
[STX] SCP:data [ETX]  
Parameters  
[STX] SCP [ETX]  
Searches the counter value which was designated by the  
parameter.  
data = ghmmssff  
Playback is commenced upon completion of the search.  
If the designated position is an illegal position (the target  
position does not exist), error code ER122 will be returned  
from the VTR, which is then set to the STOP mode.  
When the OSP (STOP) command or OEJ (tape EJECT)  
command is issued during operation, error code ER123 is  
returned from the VTR.  
If the VTR’s operation mode has been changed by  
operating the controls on its front panel, error code ER121  
will be returned from the VTR.  
If the tape end position is reached during operation, error  
code ER120 will be returned from the VTR.  
When data differing from the data used as the reference  
has been sent, error code ER001 will be returned from the  
VTR.  
When CTL data is to be used  
as the reference  
O
g = Blank: With a positive value  
– sign: With a negative value  
h =  
0
9: Hours  
mm = 00 59: Minutes  
ss = 00 59: Seconds  
ff = 00 29: Frames  
When TC data is to be used as  
the reference  
O
gh = 00 23: Hours  
mm = 00 59: Minutes  
ss = 00 59: Seconds  
ff = 00 29: Frames  
<Note>  
This command is ignored while a search control command  
is being processed and in any of the following modes.  
EJECT, REC, REC PAUSE, INSERT, INSERT PAUSE  
[STX] SCS:data [ETX]  
Parameters  
[STX] SCS [ETX]  
Searches the counter value which was designated by the  
parameter.  
data = ghmmssff  
The STILL mode is established upon completion of the  
search.  
When CTL data is to be used  
O
as the reference  
g = Blank: With a positive value  
– sign: With a negative value  
If the designated position is an illegal position (the target  
position does not exist), error code ER122 will be returned  
from the VTR which is then set to the STOP mode.  
When the OSP (STOP) command or OEJ (tape EJECT)  
command is issued during operation, error code ER123 is  
returned from the VTR.  
If the VTR’s operation mode has been changed by  
operating the controls on its front panel, error code ER121  
will be returned from the VTR.  
h =  
0
9: Hours  
mm = 00 59: Minutes  
ss = 00 59: Seconds  
ff = 00 29: Frames  
When TC data is to be used as  
the reference  
O
gh = 00 23: Hours  
mm = 00 59: Minutes  
ss = 00 59: Seconds  
ff = 00 29: Frames  
If the tape end position is reached during operation, error  
code ER120 will be returned from the VTR.  
When data differing from the data used as the reference  
has been sent, error code ER001 will be returned from the  
VTR.  
<Note>  
This command is ignored while a search control command  
is being processed and in any of the following modes.  
EJECT, REC, REC PAUSE, INSERT, INSERT PAUSE  
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Search control commands  
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Sends data of computer  
Return data from VTR  
Description of command  
[STX] SMI:data [ETX]  
Parameters  
data = wwghmmssff  
[STX] SMI [ETX]  
Stores the counter value and parameter value in the  
memory at the time when this command is received.  
<Note>  
When the counter value is to  
be stored in the memory  
ww = LC: CTL data reference  
SC: TC data reference  
O
This command is ignored while a search control command  
is being processed.  
“ghmmssff” is omitted.  
When the parameter value for  
which the CTL data serves as  
the reference is to be stored in  
the memory  
O
ww = LP: CTL data reference  
g = Blank: With a positive value  
– sign: With a negative value  
h =  
0
9: Hours  
mm = 00 59: Minutes  
ss = 00 59: Seconds  
ff = 00 29: Frames  
When the parameter value for  
which the TC data serves as  
the reference is to be stored in  
the memory  
O
ww = SP: TC data reference  
gh = 00 23: Hours  
mm = 00 59: Minutes  
ss = 00 59: Seconds  
ff = 00 29: Frames  
[STX] SMM:m [ETX]  
[STX] SMM [ETX]  
Sets the memory mode.  
Parameters  
<Note>  
m = S: MEMORY STOP  
O: REPEAT ONE TIME  
A: CONTINUE  
This command is ignored while a search control command  
is being processed.  
F: OFF  
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Sends data of computer  
Return data from VTR  
Description of command  
Sets the repeat position.  
[STX] SMP:data [ETX]  
[STX] SMP [ETX]  
Parameters  
data = pww:ghmmssff  
When the BEGIN point and END point have been  
designated in different modes, they are converted inside the  
VTR and set in the mode which was last designated.  
Parameter “ff” is processed as “00” inside the VTR.  
<Note>  
When the counter value is to  
be stored in the memory  
p = B: BEGIN point  
O
E: END point  
ww = LC: CTL data reference  
SC:TC data reference  
This command is ignored while a search control command  
is being processed.  
“ghmmssff” is omitted.  
When the parameter value for  
which the CTL data serves as  
the reference is to be stored in  
the memory  
O
p = B: BEGIN point  
E: END point  
ww = LP: CTL data reference  
g = Blank: With a positive value  
– sign: With a negative value  
h =  
0
9: Hours  
mm = 00 59: Minutes  
ss = 00 59: Seconds  
ff = 00 29: Frames  
When the parameter value for  
which the TC data serves as  
the reference is to be stored in  
the memory  
O
p = B: BEGIN point  
E: END point  
ww = SP:TC data reference  
gh = 00 23: Hours  
mm = 00 59: Minutes  
ss = 00 59: Seconds  
ff = 00 29: Frames  
When the designated position  
is not to be entered  
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data =  
BN: No entry of BEGIN point  
EN: No entry of END point  
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Search control commands  
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Sends data of computer  
Return data from VTR  
Description of command  
[STX] SMS [ETX]  
[STX] SMS [ETX]  
Searches the counter value at the time when the command  
stored in the memory was received.  
The STILL mode is established upon completion of the  
search.  
If the designated position is an illegal position (the target  
position does not exist), error code ER122 will be returned  
from the VTR which is then set to the STOP mode.  
When the OSP (STOP) command or OEJ (tape EJECT)  
command is issued during operation, error code ER123 is  
returned from the VTR.  
If the VTR’s operation mode has been changed by  
operating the controls on its front panel, error code ER121  
will be returned from the VTR.  
If the tape end position is reached during operation, error  
code ER120 will be returned from the VTR.  
When data differing from the data used as the reference  
has been sent or when the counter value has not been  
stored in the memory, error code ER001 will be returned  
from the VTR.  
<Note>  
This command is ignored while a search control command  
is being processed and in any of the following modes.  
EJECT, REC, REC PAUSE, INSERT, INSERT PAUSE  
[STX] SPT:data [ETX]  
Parameters  
[STX] SPT [ETX]  
Plays the tape to the position which was designated by the  
parameter.  
data = ghmmssff  
The VTR is set to the STILL mode upon completion of  
playback.  
If the designated position is before the current position, the  
tape is not played back, and the VTR is set to the STILL  
mode.  
When CTL data is to be used  
as the reference  
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g = Blank: With a positive value  
– sign: With a negative value  
h =  
0
9: Hours  
When the OSP (STOP) command or OEJ (tape EJECT)  
command is issued during operation, error code ER123 is  
returned from the VTR.  
If the VTR’s operation mode has been changed by  
operating the controls on its front panel, error code ER121  
will be returned from the VTR.  
mm = 00 59: Minutes  
ss = 00 59: Seconds  
ff = 00 29: Frames  
When TC data is to be used as  
the reference  
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gh = 00 23: Hours  
mm = 00 59: Minutes  
ss = 00 59: Seconds  
ff = 00 29: Frames  
If the tape end position is reached during operation, error  
code ER120 will be returned from the VTR.  
<Note>  
This command is ignored while a search control command  
is being processed and in any of the following modes.  
EJECT, REC, REC PAUSE, INSERT, INSERT PAUSE  
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Search control commands  
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Sends data of computer  
Return data from VTR  
Description of command  
[STX] SRS:data [ETX]  
Parameters  
[STX] SRS [ETX]  
Searches the counter value which was designated by the  
parameter.  
data = wghmmssff  
The STILL mode is established upon completion of the  
search.  
When CTL data is to be used  
as the reference  
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If the designated position is an illegal position (the target  
position does not exist), error code ER122 will be returned  
from the VTR, which is then set to the STOP mode.  
When the OSP (STOP) command or OEJ (tape EJECT)  
command is issued during operation, error code ER123 is  
returned from the VTR.  
If the VTR’s operation mode has been changed by  
operating the controls on its front panel, error code ER121  
will be returned from the VTR.  
If the tape end position is reached during operation, error  
code ER120 will be returned from the VTR.  
When data differing from the data used as the reference  
has been sent, error code ER001 will be returned from the  
VTR.  
w = L: CTL data reference  
g = Blank: With a positive value  
– sign: With a negative value  
h =  
0
9: Hours  
mm = 00 59: Minutes  
ss = 00 59: Seconds  
ff = 00 29: Frames  
When TC data is to be used as  
the reference  
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w = S: TC data reference  
gh = 00 23: Hours  
mm = 00 59: Minutes  
ss = 00 59: Seconds  
ff = 00 29: Frames  
<Note>  
This command is ignored while a search control command  
is being processed and in any of the following modes.  
EJECT, REC, REC PAUSE, INSERT, INSERT PAUSE  
[STX] SUB:data [ETX]  
Parameters  
[STX] SUB [ETX]  
Searches the start position of the user’s bit which was  
designated by the parameter.  
data = uuuuuuuu:d  
The STILL mode is established upon completion of the  
search.  
The search is enabled when the same user’s bit value  
continues for at least 5 seconds.  
When the OSP (STOP) command or OEJ (tape EJECT)  
command is issued during operation, error code ER123 is  
returned from the VTR.  
u = 0 F: User’s bit value  
(“ ” is designated for a user’s bit  
value which is not going to be  
searched)  
d = F: Forward direction  
R: Reverse direction  
If the VTR’s operation mode has been changed by  
operating the controls on its front panel, error code ER121  
will be returned from the VTR.  
If the tape end position is reached during operation, error  
code ER120 will be returned from the VTR.  
<Note>  
This command is ignored while a search control command  
is being processed and in any of the following modes.  
EJECT, REC, REC PAUSE, INSERT, INSERT PAUSE  
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Timer control commands  
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Sends data of computer  
Return data from VTR  
Description of command  
Sets the standby OFF timer.  
[STX] TST:data [ETX]  
[STX] TST [ETX]  
Parameters  
<Note>  
data = mmmm  
mmmm =  
This command is ignored while a search control command  
is being processed.  
0000: 0.5 sec.  
0005: 5 sec.  
0010: 10 sec.  
0030: 30 sec.  
0100: 1 min.  
0200: 2 min.  
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RS-232C  
Mode transition table  
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VTR STATUS  
Return  
command  
STANDBY  
PLAY  
FF  
REC  
PAUSE  
SHORT  
PLAY  
AUTO  
BACK  
STOP  
EJECT  
PLAY  
REW  
REC  
SEARCH  
OFF  
PAUSE  
OSP  
OEJ  
OPL  
ORW  
OFF  
±
±
±
±
±
t
±
±
±
±
±
±
±
±
±
±
±
±
±
±
±
t
t
±
±
±
t
t
±
±
±
t
t
±
±
±
t
t
±
±
±
±
±
±
±
±
±
±
±
t
t
t
±
±
±
±
REC  
PAUSE  
REC  
PAUSE  
OPA  
PLAY  
REC  
REC  
±
±
t
±
±
±
ORC  
ORP  
±
±
±
±
t
t
±
±
±
t
±
t
±
±
±
±
±
±
±
±
t
±
t
EIN  
t
t
t
t
t
t
t
t
t
t
t
t
±
±
t
t
t
t
t
t
t
t
EAD  
t
EFE  
OAF  
OAR  
OPR  
OSL  
OSF  
OSR  
±
t
t
±
±
±
±
±
t
t
±
±
±
±
t
t
t
t
t
t
t
±
t
t
±
±
±
±
±
t
t
±
±
±
±
±
t
t
±
±
±
±
±
±
±
±
±
±
±
t
t
t
t
t
t
t
t
t
t
t
t
t
t
t
t
t
t
t
t
t
t
t
t
t
t
t
t
±
t
t
±
±
±
±
Search  
commands  
±
±
t
±
±
±
±
t
t
t
t
±
<Notes>  
±
t
: Operation changes to the return command mode.  
: Error code ER001 is returned, and execution is disabled.  
: The operation mode is maintained.  
OPA command:  
The current operation mode may be replaced by another operation mode when the OPA command is issued.  
Search commands: OPT, SCP, SCS, SMS, SPT, SRS, SUB  
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Mode transition table  
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VTR STATUS  
Return  
VIDEO  
VIDEO  
INSERT  
PAUSE  
AUDIO  
INSERT  
PAUSE  
±
Processing  
Search Command  
(Cue Up, etc.)  
AUDIO  
INSERT  
A/V  
INSERT  
A/V INSERT  
PAUSE  
FIRST  
EDIT  
command  
STILL  
INSERT  
OSP  
OEJ  
OPL  
ORW  
OFF  
±
±
±
±
±
±
t
t
t
t
±
t
t
t
t
±
t
t
t
t
±
t
t
t
t
±
t
t
t
t
±
t
t
t
t
±
±
t
t
t
t
t
t
t
PLAY  
PAUSE  
VIDEO  
INSERT  
PLAY  
PAUSE  
AUDIO  
INSERT  
PLAY  
PAUSE  
OPA  
PLAY  
A/V INSERT  
t
t
ORC  
ORP  
±
±
t
t
t
t
t
t
t
t
t
t
t
t
t
t
t
t
A/V INSERT  
PAUSE  
EIN  
±
±
t
t
t
t
t
t
t
t
t
t
A/V INSERT  
PAUSE  
EAD  
EFE  
OAF  
OAR  
OPR  
OSL  
OSF  
OSR  
±
t
t
±
±
±
±
t
t
t
t
t
t
t
t
t
t
t
t
t
t
t
t
t
t
t
t
t
t
t
t
t
t
t
t
t
t
t
t
t
t
t
t
t
t
t
t
t
t
t
t
t
t
t
t
t
t
t
t
t
t
t
t
Search  
commands  
±
t
t
t
t
t
t
t
t
<Notes>  
±
t
: Operation changes to the return command mode.  
: Error code ER001 is returned, and execution is disabled.  
: The operation mode is maintained.  
OPA command:  
The current operation mode may be replaced by another operation mode when the OPA command is issued.  
Search commands: OPT, SCP, SCS, SMS, SPT, SRS, SUB  
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RS-232C  
(5) Checkpoints for RS-232C communication  
Send commands and data returned from the  
VTR  
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1. If the LOCAL/MENU/REMOTE switch on the  
front panel is not at the REMOTE position, it is  
not possible to exercise proper control using the  
RS-232C interface.  
If any command except a Q (query) command is  
sent while this switch is not at the REMOTE  
position, error code ER001 is returned.  
2. After one of the following commands is sent, not  
all commands can be accepted until the  
processing of the sent command is completed.  
OPT, SCP, SCS, SMS, SPT, SRS, SUB, EFE  
Commands which can be accepted  
Q (query) commands  
OSP command (STOP)  
OEJ command (EJECT)  
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O
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Error code ER001 is returned when a command  
other than one which can be accepted is sent.  
Send command intervals  
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The AJ-D250 is a multi-microcomputer VTR. For  
this reason, it takes time (approx. 150 ms) for  
communication to be performed between the RS-  
232C interface microcomputer and system control  
microcomputer inside the VTR before any  
processing can be performed by the system control  
microcomputer inside the VTR.  
Therefore, leave an interval of at least 150 ms  
before sending a command from the computer.  
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Error Messages  
When a problem has occurred in the unit, one of the following error messages will appear on the tape  
counter.  
Error No.  
Description  
Error No.  
Description  
The FG signal (rotational speed signal) is not output  
from the capstan motor.  
— d —  
Condensation (dew) has formed.  
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—
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Appears when the servo fails to lock for 3 or more  
seconds.  
When T&S&R is selected as the setup menu item  
No.001 setting, “SERVO NOT LOCKED” is  
displayed on the third line (line where the remaining  
tape amount is indicated) of the monitor screen.  
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
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53  
61  
62  
63  
64  
65  
The capstan motor speed is abnormally high.  
The capstan motor speed is abnormally low.  
The supply (S) reel motor is locked.  
E
E
—
—
00  
01  
The take-up (T) reel motor is locked.  
Appears when there is no head output for one or  
more seconds (due to clogging, etc.).  
“L” is displayed on the first line (counter line) of the  
monitor screen.  
When T&S&R is selected as the setup menu item  
No.001 setting, “LOW RF” is displayed on the third  
line (line where the remaining tape amount is  
indicated) of the monitor screen.  
The supply reel motor speed is abnormally high.  
The take-up reel motor speed is abnormally low.  
Abnormal tension has been detected.  
The start or end processing operation fails to be  
completed even after 7 or more seconds have  
elapsed.  
E
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Appears when a blank area on the tape has been  
detected.  
“N” is displayed on the first line (counter line) of the  
monitor screen.  
When T&S&R is selected as the setup menu item  
No.001 setting, “NO RF” is displayed on the third  
line (line where the remaining tape amount is  
indicated) of the monitor screen.  
A communication error between SERVO and  
AVSYS. Errors in the data.  
E
E
E
—
—
—
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68  
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A communication error between SERVO and  
AVSYS. The data is fixed at high or low.  
E
—
09  
A problem in communication between SERVO and  
AVSYS when the power was switched on.  
When all the following conditions are met, the part of  
the tape is recognized as a blank.  
This appears when there is a communication error  
between IF and AVSYS. There is a problem with the  
internal reference or external reference.  
No output from any of the heads  
Playback data cannot be read  
No CTL signal  
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O
O
E
—
6B  
The fan motor has stopped.  
“S” is displayed on the first line (counter line) of the  
monitor screen.  
The reel base which operates in line with the size of  
the tape has been locked for 2.5 or more seconds.  
E
E
—
—
11  
21  
When T&S&R is selected as the setup menu item  
No.001 setting, “FAN STOP” is displayed on the  
third line (line where the remaining tape amount is  
indicated) of the monitor screen.  
When about an hour elapses, the unit is shut down  
automatically.  
Four or more 4 seconds have elapsed after the  
cassette was inserted but the cassette is not  
lowered down inside the unit.  
Alternatively, 4 or more seconds have elapsed after  
the eject operation was initiated but the cassette is  
not ejected.  
E
—
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The loading operation is not completed within 4  
seconds.  
E
E
E
—
—
—
31  
32  
41  
E
E
—
—
72  
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There is a problem in the solenoid drive circuit.  
The unloading operation is not completed within 4  
seconds.  
There is a problem in the cleaning solenoid drive  
circuit.  
The FG signal (rotational speed signal) is not output  
from the cylinder motor.  
The PG signal (phase signal) is not output from the  
cylinder motor.  
E — 42  
E
E
—
—
43  
44  
The cylinder motor speed is abnormally high.  
The cylinder motor speed is abnormally low.  
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Emergency Eject  
Procedure for removing the tape manually in an emergency  
Use the procedure below to remove the cassette tape if it can not be removed even when the EJECT button is  
pressed.  
Before proceeding to eject the tape manually, you must first turn off the power to the unit.  
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1 Remove the top panel.  
4 Use the Phillips head screwdriver to push in and  
turn the red plastic screw part counterclockwise  
once more. Again rotate the flange part of the  
supply reel in the take-up direction to take up the  
tape slack.  
2 Use a Phillips head screwdriver to push in and turn  
the red plastic screw part counterclockwise.  
(This screw needs to be rotated about 30 turns  
before unloading can be started.)  
This two-step procedure needs to be repeated until  
the tape is completely housed in the cassette case  
(about 90 turns of the red plastic screw part).  
3 Insert the take-up jig (packed with the unit) into the  
tape ejection slot (on the mechanism side of the  
VTR), and rotate the flange part (white gear) of the  
supply reel in the take-up direction using the  
rubber part of the take-up jig to take up the tape  
slack.  
5 Use the Phillips head screwdriver to turn the red  
plastic screw part at the slot-in side clockwise to  
eject the cassette tape.  
(This screw needs to be rotated through about 140  
turns until the tape is ejected.)  
<Note>  
<Note>  
Take care not to damage the tape in any way.  
Take care not to sandwich or catch the tape when  
closing the cassette cover.  
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5
2
3
4
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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 is formed according to the same principle by which droplets of water form on the  
window panes of heated rooms. It forms in the unit when the unit or tape is moved to a location  
with a significant difference in temperature or humidity. It also forms when the unit has been  
moved:  
To a very humid location filled with steam or a room immediately after it has been heated up.  
Suddenly from an air-conditioned environment to a place with high temperature and humidity  
levels.  
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When moving the unit to these types of locations, do not turn on the power immediately but  
leave the unit standing and wait for about 10 minutes. If condensation has formed inside the  
unit, an error message (– d –) lights up on the counter display, and the cassette tape is  
automatically ejected.  
Leave the power on, and wait until the error message is cleared.  
Maintenance  
Before proceeding with maintenance, set the power switch to the OFF position, and disconnect  
the unit from the power outlet: always remember to take hold of the molded part of the power  
plug when doing this.  
Use a soft cloth to clean the cabinet. In the case of stubborn dirt, dilute some kitchen detergent,  
soak a cloth in the solution, wring it out well, and now use it for cleaning. After wiping up the dirt,  
remove any remaining moisture with a dry cloth.  
Do not use paint thinners or benzine.  
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Specifications  
[GENERAL]  
[VIDEO]  
Digital video  
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Supply voltage:  
Power consumption: 56 W  
120 V AC, 50 – 60 Hz  
Sampling frequency:  
Y: 13.5 MHz, PB/PR: 3.375 MHz  
Quantizing:  
Ambient operating temperature:  
41°F to 104°F (5°C to 40°C)  
Ambient operating humidity:  
35% to 80% (no condensation)  
Weight:  
8 bits  
Error correction:  
Reed-Solomon product code  
Analog composite IN/OUT  
Video band:  
Y: 30 Hz to 4.5 MHz (0 ±1 dB)  
Y/C delay:  
Less than 20 ns  
K factor:  
14.3 lb (6.5 kg)  
Dimensions (WaHaD):  
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7
16  
4
16  
8 / ˝a5 / ˝a15 / ˝ (214a132a391 mm)  
Recording format:  
DVCPRO format  
Recording tracks  
Digital video/audio  
Less than 2%  
Input connectors  
Line input:  
BNCa1, 1.0 VP-P, 75 Ω  
REF VIDEO input:  
BNCa1, 1.0 VP-P, 75 Ω  
S-VIDEO:  
Time code:  
Digital audio: 2 channels  
Cue signal: 1 track  
recorded in sub-code area  
Control (CTL): 1 track  
Tape speed:  
4Pa1, Y: 1.0 VP-P, 75 Ω  
33.820 mm/sec.  
Recording time:  
184 minutes (when an AJ-5P92LP is used  
66 minutes (when an AJ-P66MP is used)  
C: 0.286 VP-P, 75 Ω (burst level)  
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Output connectors  
Line output:  
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BNCa1, 1.0 VP-P, 75 Ω  
Monitor output:  
For AJ-5P92LP cassette tapes, use a VTR supporting  
DVCPRO (25 Mbps) 184 minute tapes.  
BNCa1, 1.0 VP-P, 75 Ω  
S-VIDEO:  
Tape used:  
4Pa1, Y: 1.0 VP-P, 75 Ω  
1/4˝ thin magnetic layer metal tapes  
FF/REW time:  
Less than 5 min. (using an AJ-5P92LP tape)  
C: 0.286 VP-P, 75 Ω (burst level)  
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Specifications  
[AUDIO]  
Digital audio  
Sampling frequency:  
48 kHz  
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Quantizing:  
16 bits  
Frequency response:  
20 Hz to 20 kHz (0 +1.0 dB, –2.0 dB)  
Dynamic range:  
More than 85 dB  
(1 kHz, emphasis OFF, “A” weighted)  
Distortion:  
Less than 0.1%  
(1 kHz, emphasis OFF, reference level)  
Crosstalk:  
Less than –80 dB (1 kHz, between 2 channels)  
Input connectors  
Line input (CH1/CH2):  
PHONOa2, –8 dBV, 47 kΩ  
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Output connectors  
Line output (CH1/CH2):  
PHONOa4, –8 dBV, 1 kΩ  
Headphones output:  
M3 stereo, variable level (max. –32 dBV or  
more), 8 Ω  
[OTHER INPUT/OUTPUT CONNECTORS]  
RS-232C:  
D-sub, 25 pins, RS-232C interface  
Wired remote control:  
M2 jack (simple remote control)  
[DISPLAY TUBE]  
Counter:  
8 digits (CTL/TC/UB display switching, remaining  
tape)  
Audio level meter:  
18 steps  
Other:  
REC/REC INH, REMOTE, WIDE, consumer-use  
cassette insertion display, REPEAT, SERVO,  
channel condition, cassette insertion display  
Weight and dimensions shown are approximate.  
Specifications are subject to change without notice.  
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PANASONIC BROADCAST & DIGITAL SYSTEMS COMPANY  
DIVISION OF MATSUSHITA ELECTRIC CORPORATION OF AMERICA  
Executive Office:  
3330 Cahuenga Blvd W., Los Angeles, CA 90068 (323) 436-3500  
EASTERN ZONE:  
One Panasonic Way 4E-7, Secaucus, NJ 07094 (201) 348-7621  
Mid-Atlantic/New England:  
One Panasonic Way 4E-7, Secaucus, NJ 07094 (201) 348-7621  
Southeast Region:  
1225 Northbrook Parkway, Ste 1-160, Suwanee, GA 30024 (770) 338-6835  
Central Region:  
1707 N Randall Road E1-C-1, Elgin, IL 60123 (847) 468-5200  
WESTERN ZONE:  
3330 Cahuenga Blvd W., Los Angeles, CA 90068 (323) 436-3500  
Dallas Region:  
6226 Abington Way, Houston, TX 77008 (713) 802-2726  
No. CA/Northwest Region:  
5870 Stoneridge, #3, Pleasanton, CA 94588 (925) 416-5108  
Government Marketing Department:  
52 West Gude Drive, Rockville, MD 20850 (301) 738-3840  
Panasonic Canada Inc.  
5770 Ambler Drive, Mississauga, Ontario L4W 2T3 (905) 624-5010  
Panasonic Sales Company  
Division of Matsushita Electric of Puerto Rico Inc.  
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