Panasonic VCR AJ D440 User Manual

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Contents

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General and Features

Time code

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Controls and their functions

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Time code/user bit

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Recording internal/external time codes

Reproducing the time code/user bit

Controls and their functions

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Front panel

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Connector area

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Functions

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Tapes

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Superimpose screen

Connections and settings

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Servo reference

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Audio V Fade Function (AJ-D450 only)

Connections

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When recording/playback using 1 unit

When recording, playback and editing

with 2 units

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Maintenance

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Rack mounting

Head cleaning

Condensation

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When using an editing controller

Internal encoder adjustments

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Error messages

Printed circuit board

Specifications and others

Basic operations

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RS-232C interface

Connector signals

Specifications

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Switching on the power/inserting the cassette

STOP mode

Recording (AJ-D450 only)

Playback

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Setup menus

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Setup (default settings)

Setup (setting) menus

System menu

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Basic menu

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Operation menu

Interface menu

Edit menu

Tape protect menu

Time Code menu

Video menu

Audio menu

Menu menu

Before operating this unit, check that all of its accessories are present and accounted for.

Power cord....1 pc

Option

AJ-YA750P component serial interface board

AJ-CS750P Cassette adaptor

AJ-MA75P Rack mounting adaptor

AJ-YA655P Digital Audio Interface Board

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AJ-YA752P Audio memory unit

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General and Features

This unit is a digital video cassette recorder which uses 1/4-inch tapes.

It incorporates digital compression technology so that the deterioration in picture quality and

sound quality resulting from dubbing is significantly minimized compared with existing

analog systems.

Furthermore, since it has a compact 4U size and light weight, the unit can be carried around

or mounted in a 19-inch rack with ease.

The settings for the unit’s setup can be performed while viewing the screen menus on the

TV monitor. With the AJ-D450 unit, both assemble and insert editing are possible through

external control.

Features

Compact size and light weight

This is a 4U size digital VTR. It can be mounted in a 19-inch rack with ease using the

optional rack-mounting adaptors (AJ-MA75P).

Up to 184 minutes of recording

Two sizes of cassette tapes can be used with this unit: M cassette (max. 66 minutes) and L

cassette (max. 184 minutes). The width of the tapes measures 1/4 inch to achieve a

compact design.

Compatibility with consumer products

Consumer cassette tapes shot with digital cameras available on the consumer market can

be played back on this unit using the optional cassette adaptor (AJ-CS750P).

<Notes>

Slow motion playback is not possible with consumer cassette tapes.

Consumer cassette tapes recorded in LP mode cannot be played back.

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Digital slow motion/jog

The slow motion playback images can be reproduced clearly at any of the speeds given below

using commands from the external controller or other such device: –0.43/–0.3/–0.2/–0.1/

–0.03/0/ +0.03/+0.1/+0.2/+0.3/+0.5/+0.75.

<Notes>

Some noise may occur when the slow motion speed is changed.

When slow motion playback is used, the image shakes slightly in the vertical direction.

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Dialy shuttle operation is possible through the external controller

Shuttle operations enable the tape to be played back with color images at a speed of up to

60 times normal tape speed in either the forward or reverse direction.

Time codes

This unit comes with a built-in time code generator* (TCG)/time code reader (TCR). In

addition to the internal time code, an external time code input or input signal VITC can be

recorded in the machine as the LTC time code.

* Applicable only to

AJ-D450.

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Features

(continued)

Multi-function input/output interfaces (AJ-D450 only for input)

Analog input/output

Component (Y, PB, PR) and composite and S-VIDEO signal input and output connectors are

provided.

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Digital audio input/output

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AES/EBU audio input/output is possible when the optional digital audio interface board (AJ-

YA655P) is used.

Serial digital input/output

Serial digital (SMPTE 259M-C, 272M) input/output is possible when the optional component

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serial interface board (AJ-YA750P) is used.

<Note>

The AJ-YA655P board, sold separately, is necessary when using serial digital audio

(SMPTE 272M).

9-pin (RS-422A)/(RS-232C) remote

The standard 9-pin serial (RS-422A) connector or RS-232C connector is used.

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2-channel high-sound-quality digital audio (AJ-D450 only for recording)

Sound can be edited separately for two channels, and channel mixing capabilities are also

available. One channel is provided for the analog cue track.

Information selected from audio CH1 and CH2 can be recorded in the cue track memory.

(Set at the set up menu.)

Cue track input and output connectors are not provided.

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Automatic editing functions from the external controller (only AJ-D450)

AJ-D450 allows both assemble and insert editing from the external controller.

Menu-driven setup

The setup settings, which are conducted prior to operating the unit, are performed while

viewing the setup menus either on the unit display or TV monitor.

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Controls and their functions

Front panel

Counter Display Section

y u

EJECT

POWER

OFF

CH CONDITION

COUNTER/

REMAIN

REW

STOP

PLAY

REC

RESET

LEVEL

HEADPHONES

@ @

! !

@@ @ ##

SET

CTL

INT

EXT

PRESET

FILE

DIAG

AUDIO

REC LEVEL

AUDIO

MONITOR

PAGE

PB PR

DIGITAL

AES/EBU

ANALOG

DIGITAL

ANALOG

REMOTE

LOCAL

MIX

CMPST

S-VIDEO

VIDEO IN

AUDIO IN

@* @ @@* #*

#* #

* Applicable only to AJ-D450.

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POWER switch

When the ON side is pressed, the power is switched on, and the counter display lights up.

Cassette insertion slot

The M cassette, L cassette and consumer cassette (S cassette) with adaptor are inserted

into this slot.

Consumer cassettes can be played back only.

EJECT button

When this is pressed, the tape is unloaded and several seconds later the cassette is

automatically ejected. When the counter display indicates “CTL”, the display is reset.

EDIT/EDIT REC/REC/REC INH lamps (AJ-D450 only)

EDIT:

EDIT REC:

REC:

This lights when the editing mode is chosen from the 9P remote control.

This lights when editing from the 9P remote control.

Thsi lights during video recording.

REC INH:

This lights when the accidental erasure prevention mode has been set for the

cassette. In this state, neither recording nor editing is possbile.

REMOTE lamp

This lights when the REMOTE/LOCAL switch has been set to the REMOTE position.

WIDE lamp

This lights when the unit is in 16:9 wide screen mode.

Consumer cassette insertion display lamp

This lights when a cassette recorded on a consumer DV device has been inserted.

SCH lamp

This lights when the SCH of the external sync signal is within a specific range.

SERVO lamp

This lights when the drum servo and capstan servo have locked.

Channel condition lamps

One of these lamps lights in accordance with the error rate status. (Green→blue→red)

Green:

This lights when the error rates for the video and audio playback signals are both

acceptable.

Blue:

This lights when the error rate for the video or audio playback signals has

deteriorated.

The playback picture will remain normal even when this lamp lights.

This lights when the video or audio signals are subject to rectification or

interpolation.

Red:

Level meters

These indicate the PCM audio signal CH1/CH2.

The audio signal indicates the input signal levels during recording and EE selection, and

the output signal levels during playback.

Cassette insertion display lamp

This lights when a cassette has been inserted into the unit.

Counter display

This displays the TC and CTL count values, on-screen information and other messages.

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Headphones jack

The sound being recorded, played back or edited can be monitored on stereo

headphones when they are connected to this jack.

Volume control

This is used to adjust the headphones volume.

Audio recording level controls (AJ-D450 only)

These are used to adjust the recording levels of the analog audio signal CH1/CH2.

CTL/TC/UB switch

Use this switch when selecting the counter display.

Tape timer (control signal) is displayed.

Time code is displayed.

CTL:

TC:

User bit is displayed.

UB:

MONITOR SELECT switch

This is used to select the audio signals output to the monitor channel.

(With the No. 713 (MONI CH SEL) setting on the setup menu, the display may not match

the monitor output.)

INT/EXT switch (AJ-D450 only)

INT:

For using the built-in time code generator.

EXT:

For using the time external code which is input from the time code input connector or

the video signal VITC. The selection is set at the setup menu.

MENU button

When this is pressed, the setup menu appears on the TV monitor using VIDEO OUT 3

connector, and the setup menu No. appears on the display.

When it is pressed again, the setup mode is exited and the original operating mode is

restored.

TC PRESET (FILE) button (TC PRESET function: AJ-D450 only)

When this is pressed, the time code setting mode is established.

User file can be selected when the cursor buttons (

) are used during the setup

menu mode. (For details, see setup menu items on page 26.)

Cursor buttons (

)

These are used when setting time codes and settings at menu setup.

These change the flashing digit in the time code indicators.

Each time they are pressed, the flashing indicator moves incremently to the left or

right.

increments to the left; increments to the right.

These change the flashing digit in the time code indicators.

Each time they are pressed, the indicated value increments and decrements.

decrements the value; increments the value.

The flashing digit changes continuously when the button is continously pressed.

For details about operation during setup menu mode, see setup menu items (page 25).

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Controls and their functions (continued)

SET button

When this is pressed, the data which has been set on the setup menu is entered. After

data entry, the setup mode is exited and the original operating mode is restored.

DIAG button

When this is pressed, VTR information is displayed. When it is pressed again, the original

display is restored.

There are two types of VTR information: “HOURS METER” information and “WARNING”

information. Swithcing between these types is enabled by pressing the cursor buttons

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Indicated on the “HOUR METER” screen are the power-on time, drum rotation time, tape

travel time, loading count, etc.

Indicated on the “WARNING” screen are the warnings.

VIDEO INPUT switch (AJ-D450 only)

This switches the video input signal.

DIGITAL:

For selecting serial component digital video signal (SMPTE 259M-C)

recording.*

ANALOG:

For selecting analog video signal recording.

Select the analog video signal as follows to correspond with the input signal.

Y PB PR: For recording an analog component video signal.

CMPST: For recording an analog composite video signal.

S-VIDEO: For recording a S-VIDEO signal.

* The optional AJ-YA750P serial interface board is necessary.

AUDIO INPUT switch (AJ-D450 only)

This switches the audio input signal.

For selecting serial digital audio signal (SMPTE 272M) recording.*¹

DIGITAL:

AES/EBU:

For recording a digital audio signal.*²

ANALOG:

For recording an analog audio signal.

*¹Both the optional AJ-YA750P serial interface board and the optional AJ-YA655P digital

audio interface board are necessary.

*²The optional AJ-YA655P digital audio interface board is necessary.

REMOTE/LOCAL switch

This switch is set when the unit is to be controlled from an external source using the

REMOTE connector or RS-232C connector.

REMOTE:

Set to this position when controlling the unit by a device connected using the

9-pin REMOTE connector or RS-232C connector.

LOCAL:

Set to this position when controlling the unit using the controls on its own

operation panel.

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Connector area

* Applicable only to AJ-D450.

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Controls and their functions (continued)

AC IN connector

This is for connecting the unit to the power outlet using the power cord provided.

SIGNAL GND terminal

This terminal is connected to the signa unit which is connected to the unit in order to

reduce noise. It is not connected to ground for safety purposes.

Fuse holder

This contains a fuse.

Fan motor

This is for cooling the unit.

The error code is displayed on the counter when trouble has caused the fan motor to

stop. If the unit is still operated in the warning status, the temperature inside the deck will

rise, and when it exceeds the safety temperature, all the unit’s operations will be shut

down.

ANALOG AUDIO IN connectors*

These are the analog audio input connectors.

TIME CODE IN connector*

This is the connector for recording the external time code on the tape.

S1-VIDEO IN connector*

This is the S-VIDEO input connector.

ANALOG COMPONENT VIDEO IN connector*

The analog component video signal is supplied to this connector.

ANALOG COMPOSITE VIDEO IN connectors and 75Ω termination switch*

The analog composite video signal is supplied to these two connectors which are

connected in a loop-through configuration. When the termination is required, set the

switch to ON.

REF VIDEO IN connectors and 75Ω termination switch

These are the input connectors for the reference video signals. When the termination is

required, set the switch to ON.

ANALOG AUDIO OUT connectors

The analog audio signals are output from these connectors.

TIME CODE OUT connector

The playback time code is output from this connector during playback.

During recording, the time code generated by the internal time code generator is output.

MONITOR OUT connector

The playback signals from the CUE track or PCM audio signal CH1/CH2 are output from

this connector.

* Applicable only to

AJ-D450.

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S1-VIDEO OUT connector

This is the S-VIDEO output connector.

ANALOG COMPONENT VIDEO OUT connector

The analog component video signal is output from this connector.

ANALOG COMPOSITE VIDEO OUT connectors

The analog composite video signals are output from these connectors.

The video signal with signals superimposed on it can be output from the VIDEO OUT3

connector.

The superimpose function can be set ON or OFF on the setup menu No. 006 (SUPER).

REMOTE connector

The unit can be controlled from an external source by connecting an external controller.

ENCODER REMOTE connector

The external encoder/controller is hooked up to this connector when the video output

signal and other settings are to be adjusted from an external source.

RS-232C connector

DIGITAL AUDIO IN/OUT connector (optional AJ-YA655P required.)

This I/O connector is for digital audio signals which comply with the AES/EBU standard.

<Note>

Does not input with AJ-D440.

SERIAL DIGITAL COMPONENT AUDIO/VIDEO IN/OUT connector

(optional AJ-YA750P interface board required)

This I/O connector is for digital component audio and video signals which comply with the

SMPTE 259M-C/272M standard.

The optional AJ-YA655P is required for digital audio signal output on the AJ-YA750P

board.

<Note>

Does not input with AJ-D440.

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Tapes

Type

Description

Tape designed exclusively for the camcorders used by consumers in

general. Only playback is possible using the optional cassette adaptor

(AJ-CS750P). However, please note that long-play cassette tapes (80-

minute standard/120-minute LP mode) cannot be used.

Consumer

cassette

(S cassette)

Use of Panasonic consumer DV cassette tapes is recommended.

Note that inserting a cassette tape without using the cassette adaptor

can damage the unit.

Recording/playback tape with a maximum capacity of 66 minutes.

(AJ-P12MP, AJ-P24MP, AJ-P33MP, AJ-P46MP, AJ-P66MP)

M cassette

L cassette

Recording/playback tape with a maximum capacity of 184 minutes.

(AJ-P34LP, AJ-P66LP, AJ-P94LP, AJ-P126LP, AJ-5P92LP)

Align the cassette with the center of the insertion slot and push it in gently. The cassette

tape is loaded automatically.

EJECT

POWER

OFF

CH CONDITION

COUNTER/

REMAIN

REW

STOP

PLAY

REC

RESET

LEVEL

SET

CTL

INT

EXT

PRESET

FILE

DIAG

AUDIO

REC LEVEL

AUDIO

MONITOR

PAGE

HEADPHONES

PB PR

DIGITAL

AES/EBU

ANALOG

DIGITAL

ANALOG

REMOTE

LOCAL

MIX

CMPST

S-VIDEO

VIDEO IN

AUDIO IN

M cassette

L cassette

<Note>

For AJ-5P92LP cassette tape, use a VTR supporting DVCPRO (25 Mbps) 184 minute tapes.

Consumer DV tapes and DVCAM tapes can be used for playback only.

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Consumer DV tapes which have been recorded in the LP mode cannot be played back.

When materials which have been recorded on consumer DV tapes or DVCAM tapes are to be edited,

record them onto a DVCPRO tape or tape of any other broadcasting VTR for use.

Recordings cannot be made on consumer DV tapes and DVCAM tapes: this means that all functions

related to recording, REC operation, TAPE/EE switching and other such operations are prohibited.

The maximum transport speed for consumer DV tapes and DVCAM tapes is 32 times the normal

tape speed.

The maximum time for the STILL TIMER when consumer DV tapes or DVCAM tapes are used is set

to 10 seconds, and the total STEP FWD time when the machine has been left standing in the STILL

status is set to 1 minute.

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Slow-motion playback of consumer DV tapes and DVCAM tapes is not possible.

In order to protect your tapes, it is recommended that repeated cue-up in the same location on a

consumer DV tape or DVCAM tape be avoided as far as possible.

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Finally, check out the cautionary items for setup menu item No. 108 “FORMAT SEL”.

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When recording/playback using 1 unit

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When recording, playback & editing with 2 units (deck to deck)

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When using an editing controller

Basic system

Camera/external input editing

Camera

Video/audio signals

Video signals

Remote

Microphone

Audio signals

AJ-D450

AJ-D750

AJ-D450

AJ-D750

AJ-D440

Player

AG-A850

Recorder

Sync signal generator

System using two players (AB roll editing)

Video/audio signals

Reference signal

Switcher

Remote

AJ-D450

AJ-D750

AJ-D440

Player 1

AJ-D440

Player 2

AG-A850

Recorder

Sync signal generator

For further details, refer to the Operating Instructions of the AG-A850 editing controller (optional accessory).

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Internal encoder adjustments

In order to ensure error-free and accurate editing during AB roll editing (a method of editing using two source

VTRs) using an editor, the ENCODER OUT controls must be adjusted after the system has been connected.

(These controls must be re-adjusted each time the connecting cables are replaced or the connections are

changed.)

Connect the equipment as shown in the figure below.

P1 (AJ-D440)

P2 (AJ-D440)

Recorder (AJ-D750/AJ-D450)

REF

(BB)

REF

(BB)

REF

(BB)

EJECT

POWER

OFF

CH CONDITION

COUNTER/

REMAIN

REW

STOP

PLAY

REC

RESET

LEVEL

SET

CTL

INT

EXT

PRESET

FILE

DIAG

AUDIO

REC LEVEL

AUDIO

MONITOR

PAGE

HEADPHONES

DIGITAL

AES/EBU

ANALOG

DIGITAL

ANALOG

REMOTE

LOCAL

MIX

CMPST

S-VIDEO

VIDEO IN

AUDIO IN

REF

VIDEO IN

VIDEO 1

OUT

VIDEO 1

OUT

REF (BB)

P1 IN

P2 IN

Make these three

cables equally long.

RECORDER OUT

REF IN

Switcher

MONITOR OUT

Editing controller

(AG-A850)

The external reference signal is

supplied from the sync signal

generator to the equipment.

Composite connections apply

for the video signals.

WFM

(waveform

monitor)

monitor

VSC

(vectorscope)

75Ω

If a waveform monitor and vectorscope are not available, correct any color shifting while actually monitoring the

picture on the TV monitor.

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Check the connections. (see previous page.)

Select [OFF] on ENCODER SEL at the set up menu. (See page 30.)

Select [ON] to operate the internal encoder externally.

Adjust the SYSTEM PHASE.

3-1

On the P1 VTR, play back a cassette tape on which standard color bar signals

have been recorded.

Adjust P1 VTR SYS PHASE.

Adjust the controls to the following with the waveform monitor (WFM).

3-2

Expand WFM 0.1 µs on the INT mode.

Check the H SYNC position.

In this status, select EXT mode for the WFM.

In EXT mode, adjust the SYSTEM PHASE to H, SC COARSE, SC FINE, in

this order, at the set up menu to set H SYNC to its previous position.

■Waveform on waveform monitor

INT mode

EXT mode

(Expanded to

0.1 µs)

Adjust.

(Observe the SYNC fall.)

Adjust the connected P2 VTR in the same way.

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Printed circuit board

Printed

circuit

board

Abbr.

name

Factory

setting

Full name

Audio Input

Function

F8 board SW1

ADDA-

CUE*

This sets the CH1 audio input

impedance.

Impedance SW

HIGH

HIGH/600Ω

SW61

Audio Input

Impedance SW

This sets the CH2 audio input

impedance.

HIGH/600Ω

F4 board SW400 Component P^B/PR This sets the component PB/PR

Output level

selector

output level when connecting with

the editor.

BETA

MII : MII level

BETA : ß-CAM level

<Note>

Component PB/PR input levels are selected at No. 600 in the setup menu.*

CAUTION:

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OF SHOCK

HAZARD, REFER CHANGE OF SWITCH

SETTING INSIDE THE UNIT TO AUTHORIZED

SERVICE PERSONNEL.

* Applicable only to

AJ-D450.

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Switching on the power/inserting the cassette

Before starting to operate the unit, check whether the equipment has been connected

properly.

Turn on the power.

Check that the error indicator is not displayed on the counter.

Insert the cassette tape.

Insert the tape at its proper position without force. (See page 14.)

Check that the STOP lamp is on.

When the tape is inserted, the drum rotates automatically, the tape is loaded and the

unit goes into the stop mode.

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STOP mode

When the STOP button is pressed, the unit goes into the stop mode. The STOP lamp

lights and the tape stops traveling.

In order to protect the tape, the unit goes into the standby OFF mode after the time

set by setup menu No. 400 (STILL TIMER) has elapsed. When the STOP, REW, FF

or PLAY button is pressed, the unit will go into the appropriate mode.

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Still Timer Setting

In order to protect the tape and VTR helical heads, it is recommended that the Still Timer be

set for automatic tape protection mode in 30 seconds or under.

Page 37 indicates the settings for menu item 400-Still Timer set. Still Timer settings 4 and

below will best protect the tape.

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Recording (AJ-D450 only)

Set the accidental erasure prevention tab on the cassette tape to the “recording”

position and insert the tape.

Press the STOP button to place the unit in the stop mode.

Check that the REC INHIBIT lamp is off.

Select the video and audio input signals and adjust their levels.

4-1 Selecting video/audio input signals

Connect the signals to be recorded.

2 Select the input signals using the INPUT SELECT switches on the front

panel.

4-2 Adjusting the audio level

Adjust the audio input signal levels of the analog audio CH1/CH2 signals. When

set at the center position, audio signals will be recorded at the proper level.

Press the PLAY button while holding down the REC button. The REC and PLAY lamps

light, and recording commences.

To end the recording, press the STOP button.

Recording is ended, and the unit goes into the stop mode.

<Notes>

Check that the SERVO lamp is lighted during recording. If it flashes or if it is off, the

images played back will be disturbed.

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The sound and pictures to be recorded are offset from the playback pictures by 5 frames

and recorded. When, for instance, recording sound at a particular timing while the

playback pictures are monitored, the sound to be edited will be recorded at a position

which is offset from the playback pictures by 5 frames.

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Playback

Insert the cassette tape, and place the unit in the stop mode.

Press the PLAY button.

Regular playback is now commenced.

To end playback, press the STOP button.

The VTR now goes into the stop mode.

<Note>

Check that the SERVO lamp is lighted during playback. If it flashes or if it is off, the images

played back will be disturbed.

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Setup (default settings)

The unit’s major settings are performed by making selections on menus.

The setting menus appear on the TV monitor when the TV monitor and VIDEO OUT 3

connector in the unit's connector area are hooked up.

<Notes>

When the RESET button is

pressed to return to the

factory settings, the factory

settings are restored only for

the user file currently being

used and other user files are

not affected.

•

The changed SYSTEM menu

contents are stored in the

memory even if the MENU

button is pressed.

•

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Setup (setting) menus

This unit can store up to 5 user files (user 1 to user 5) containing different menu settings,

and these files can be selected and used.

Changing the file

Press the MENU button.

Hold down the FILE button and press the cursor button

file.

Hold down the FILE button and press the cursor button

user file.

to switch to the next user

to switch to the previous

SYSTEM

USER 1

USER 2

USER 3

USER 4

USER 5

USER FILE

Each user file contains the following items.

BASIC

•

OPERATION

INTERFACE

EDIT

TAPE PROTECT

TIME CODE

VIDEO

AUDIO

Repeat the operation in step 2 to select the user file to be used and press the SET

button. The user file is changed and stored in the memory.

<Note>

SYSTEM menu items are not included in user files 1 to 5.

Therefore, after selecting the user file, switch to the SYSTEM file and set the SYSTEM

menu items.

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Setup menus

Lock mode can be set to protect the settings in the system files and user files (USER2 –

USER5). Settings can no longer be changed when this mode is set.

To set and release the lock mode for the system files and user files use setup item No. 30

(MENU LOCK) and setup menu item No. A03 (MENU LOCK), respectively.

<Notes>

The lock mode cannot be set for the USER1 file settings.

Even if the RESET button is pressed, the files which has been set to the lock mode cannot

be reset to the factory settings.

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Setup menus

The contents of the USER2 – USER5 files can be copied (loaded) into the USER1 file. In

addition, the contents of the USER1 file can be copied (saved) to the USER2 – USER5 files.

Load or save

USER1

USER2

USER3

USER4

USER5

Settings can be locked.

Load or save

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Saving a user file

Automatic loading of user file when the power is turned on

When the user file to be loaded is selected in advance using setup menu item No. A02

(P.ON LOAD), it can be automatically loaded into USER1 when the power is turned on.

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Setup menus

USER menu

<BASIC> (continued)

Item

Setting

Description

Superimposed

display

No.

display

This sets the position of the characters on the horizontal

plane for the time code and other super displays output to the

VIDEO OUT 3 connector.

001 CHARA

H-POS

0000

0005

<Notes>

1. When setting this item, the DISPLAY SEL status is output

to VIDEO OUT 3 even if SUPER OFF has been set.

However, when the menu is exited, operation complies

with the SUPER OFF/ON setting.

0012

Also, CHARA TYPE is output to VIDEO OUT 3 according

to the status set in the menu.

2. When the DISPLAY SEL setting causes characters to

extend beyond the edges of the screen, the setting value

is changed so that the characters are automatically

displayed in a position on the screen.

This sets the position of the characters on the vertical plane

for the time code and other super displays output to the

VIDEO OUT 3 connector.

002 CHARA

V-POS

0000

0018

<Notes>

1. When setting this item, the DISPLAY SEL status is output

to VIDEO OUT 3 even if SUPER OFF has been set.

However, when the menu is exited, operation complies

with the SUPER OFF/ON setting.

0022

Also, CHARA TYPE is output to VIDEO OUT 3 according

to the status set in the menu.

2. When the DISPLAY SEL setting causes characters to

extend beyond the edges of the screen, the setting value

is changed so that the characters are automatically

displayed in a position on the screen.

This selects what information is to be provided by the time code

and other super displays output to the VIDEO OUT 3 connector.

0: Time only.

1: Time and status.

2: Time, status and mode.

<Notes>

003 DISPLAY

SEL

0000

0001

0002

TIME

T&STA

T&S&M

When T&S&M has been selected, one of the following displays

appears on the third line of the superimposed display.

•

In the DVCPRO mode:

In the DV mode:

DVCPRO MODE

DV MODE

In the DVCAM mode:

DVCAM MODE

An error message is displayed when an warning or error

occurs.

•

This selects the buttons which can be operated on the front

panel when the REMOTE/LOCAL switch has been set to

REMOTE.

004 LOCAL

ENA

0000

0001

0002

DIS

ST&EJ

ENA

0: No buttons can be operated.

1: Only the STOP and EJECT buttons can be operated.

2: All buttons can be operated.

This selects the 12 or 24 hour display for the CTL counter.

0: 12 hour display

1: 24 hour display

005 TAPE

TIMER

0000

0001

±12h

24h

This selects whether the time code and other super display

which are output to the VIDEO OUT 3 connector is to shown.

0: Not shown.

006 SUPER

0000

0001

OFF

1: Shown.

This selects the display type for the super display output to

the VIDEO OUT 3 connector as well as for displays such as

the setting menu, etc.

007 CHARA

TYPE

0000

0001

WHITE

W/OUT

0: White characters against a black background.

1: White characters with a black border.

The underline on the setting item denotes the initial setting.

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USER menu

<OPERATION> (continued)

Item

Setting

Description

Superimposed

display

Superimposed

display

No.

This selects whether EE mode or BLACK is to be used during

EJECT status.

109* EJECT EE

SEL

0000

0001

BLACK

EE mode

Video blackens, audio mutes.

This selects whether EE mode or playback mode is to be

used during FF/REW operations.

110* F/R EE SEL

0000

0001

TAPE

EE mode

Playback mode

This selects whether EE mode or playback mode is to be

used during stop mode.

111* STOP EE

SEL

0000

0001

TAPE

EE mode

Playback mode

<Note>

The STAND-BY OFF mode complies with the above selection.

When TAPE is selected, however, the video becomes grey.

This selects whether to rewind the tape automatically to the

tape start when the tape end is detected.

112 AUTO REW

0000

0001

OFF

The tape stops at the tape end.

The tape is rewound to the tape start.

This selects whether the VTR is to stop automatically when

the counter value reaches “0” during a fast forwarding or

rewinding operation in the CTL mode.

113 MEMORY

STOP

0000

0001

OFF

The VTR does not stop.

The VTR stops automatically.

<Notes>

The stop mode concerned is either the stop or the still-

picture (SHTL STILL) mode depending on the setup menu

No. 313 (AFTER CUE-UP) setting.

When both the AUTO REW function and MEMORY

function have been selected at the same time, the AUTO

REW function takes precedence.

This selects whether to allow (enable) or prohibit (disable) the

recording of signals on the cassette tape.

114* REC

INHIBIT

0000

0001

OFF

Signals can be recorded on the cassette tape when the

cassette’s accidental erasure prevention mechanism is

set to the recording enable position.

Recording on the cassette tape is prohibited. In this case,

the REC INH lamp on the front panel lights.

This selects the response when the mode is changed to

STOP/STILL while the tape is traveling.

115 STOP

RESPNS

0000

0001

NORMAL

QUICK

Priority is given to the output picture.

Priority is given to the response.

<Notes>

At the 1 (QUICK) setting, the picture may not be as clear in

the STOP/STILL mode as it would be at the 0 (NORMAL)

setting.

•

CTL may shift by ±2 frames.

•

The underline on the setting item denotes the initial setting.

* The Setup menu can only be displayed for the model AJ-D450.

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USER menu

Item

Setting

Description

Superimposed

display

Superimposed

display

No.

This selects whether the 9P connector functions when the

REMOTE/LOCAL switch has been set to REMOTE.

201 9P SEL

0000

0001

OFF

Do not function

Function

This selects the ID information which is returned to the

controller.

202 ID SEL

0000

0001

OTHER

DVCPRO

20 25H

DVCPRO’s, own ID is returned (F0 33H).

These settings are for selecting whether the RS-232C

connector is to function when the REMOTE/LOCAL switch is

set to REMOTE.

204 RS232C SEL 0000

0001

OFF

0: Connector does not function.

1: Connector functions.

These settings are for selecting the RS-232C communication

speed (baud rate).

205 BAUD RATE 0000

300

600

1200

2400

4800

9600

0001

0002

0003

0004

0005

These settings are for selecting the RS-232C data length.

(Unit: bit)

206 DATA

LENGTH

0000

0001

These settings are for selecting the RS-232C stop bit length.

(Unit: bit)

207 STOP BIT

0000

0001

These settings are for selecting the none, odd or even for the

RS-232C parity bit.

208 PARITY

0000

0001

0002

NON

ODD

EVEN

Parity bit is not used.

An odd number of bits is used for the parity system.

An even number of bits is used for the parity system.

These settings are for selecting whether the ACK code is to

be returned when a command is received from RS-232C.

0: ACK code is not returned.

209 RETURN

ACK

0000

0001

OFF

1: ACK code is returned.

The underline on the setting item denotes the initial setting.

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USER menu

<EDIT>

Item

Setting

Description

Superimposed

display

Superimposed

display

No.

This selects STD or NON-STD in accordance with the

composite input signal.

303* STD/

NON-STD

0000

0001

0002

AUTO

STD

N-STD

Standard/non-standard signals are automatically identified

and processed.

Standard signals are processed. (Forced STD)

Non-standard signals are processed. (Forced NON-STD)

This selects the video signal processing.

304* SERVO

REF

0000

0001

AUTO

EXT

Servo is synchronized with the input signal during recording

and editing, or with the REF signal during playback.

Servo is synchronized at all times with the REF signal.

This sets the channel assignments for the controller’s analog

audio preset when editing the digital audio of the VTR using a

controller which does not have a digital audio edit preset

control function.

305* EDIT

RPLCE1

0000

0001

0002

0003

N-DEF

CH1

CH2

CH1+2

This selects the channel concerned when the VTR CH1 edit

preset is set in compliance with the ON or OFF presetting for

the analog audio signals designated by the controller.

Not set.

Compliance with analog CH1 edit preset.

Compliance with analog CH2 edit preset.

Compliance with either analog CH1 ot CH2 edit preset.

This sets the channel assignments for the controller’s analog

audio preset when editing the digital audio of the VTR using a

controller which does not have a digital audio edit preset

control function.

This selects the channel concerned when the VTR CH2 edit

preset is set in compliance with the ON or OFF presetting for

the analog audio signals designated by the controller.

306* EDIT

RPLCE2

0000

0001

0002

0003

N-DEF

CH1

CH2

CH1+2

Not set.

Compliance with analog CH1 edit preset.

Compliance with analog CH2 edit preset.

Compliance with either analog CH1 ot CH2 edit preset.

This sets the channel assignments for the controller’s analog

audio preset when editing the digital audio of the VTR using a

controller which does not have a digital audio edit preset

control function.

307* EDIT

RPLCEC

0000

0001

0002

0003

N-DEF

CH1

CH2

CH1+2

This selects the channel concerned when the VTR CUE edit

preset is set in compliance with the ON or OFF presetting for

the analog audio signals designated by the editor or

controller.

Not set.

Compliance with analog CH1 edit preset.

Compliance with analog CH2 edit preset.

Compliance with either analog CH1 ot CH2 edit preset.

This selects the connection method for the digital audio edit

IN point.

309* AUD EDIT

0000

0001

CUT

FADE

Cut processing

V Fade processing

This selects the connection method for the digital audio edit

OUT point.

310* AUD EDIT

OUT

0000

0001

CUT

FADE

Cut processing

V Fade processing

The underline on the setting item denotes the initial setting.

* The Setup menu can only be displayed for the model AJ-D450.

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USER menu

<EDIT> (continued)

The underline on the setting item denotes the initial setting.

USER menu

The underline on the setting item denotes the initial setting.

<Note>

In order to protect the tape and VTR helical heads, it is recommended that the Still Timer be set for

automatic tape protection mode in 30 seconds or under.

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USER menu

<TIME CODE> (continued)

Item

Setting

Description

Superimposed

display

Superimposed

display

No.

This selects whether to control the phase correction of the

LTC generated by the TCG.

507 PHASE

CORR

0000

0001

OFF

Phase correction control is not performed.

Phase correction control is performed.

This selects whether the CF flag of the TCG is to ON.

508* TCG CF

FLAG

0000

0001

OFF

CF flag is OFF.

CF flag is ON.

This selects the DF/NDF mode for CTL and TCG.

509 DF MODE

0000

0001

NDF

Drop frame mode.

Non-drop frame mode.

No. 509 is valid when the CONTROL is LOCAL or LOCAL

ENA of item 004 to “ENA”.

This selects the time code generator run mode.

510* RUN MODE

0000

0001

REC

FREE

Generator runs only during recording.

Generator runs during usual operation.

<Note>

Even if “0” is selected, the time code generator runs during

usual operation when “1” is selected at the setting menu

No. 504 (REGEN MODE).

This is used to switch the phase of the time code, which is

output from the TIME CODE OUT connector, for the external

LTC input when the TC INT/EXT switch is at the EXT

position. (In EE mode only)

511* TC OUT

REF

0000

0001

V OUT

TC IN

Time code is synchronized with output video signal.

Time code is synchronized with external time code input.

<VIDEO>

Item

Setting

Description

Superimposed

display

No.

display

This selects the component input signal level.

600* PB/PR

IN LV

0000

0001

MII

B-CAM

MII level.

ß cam level.

This selects whether to generate the internal black burst

signal.

601* INT BB

SIG

0000

0001

OFF

Signal is not generated.

Signal is generated.

This selects color killer processing for the video input signals.

602* INPUT

C KILL

0000

0001

B/W

AUTO

The signals are forcibly processed as B/W signals.

The signals are automatically processed.

This selects whether to float the vertical sync position of the

video output in order to align the video output phase with the

input in the EE/record/edit modes.

603* OUT

VSYNC

0000

0001

N-VF

Signals are not floated.

Signals are floated.

This selects whether the video output signal is to be muted

when the blank portion of the tape is detected during

playback.

604 V-MUTE

SEL

0000

0001

N-MUTE

LOW RF

–

No muting (picture freezes).

Muting (picture turns grey).

This selects ON or OFF for the closed capture signal in the

first field.

605 CC (F1)

BLANK

0000

0001

BLANK

THRU

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only be displayed for

the model AJ-D450.

Forced blanking performed.

Blanking not performed.

The underline on the setting item denotes the initial setting.

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<VIDEO> (continued)

Item

Setting

Description

Superimposed

display

No.

display

This selects ON or OFF for the closed capture signal in the

second field.

606 CC (F2)

BLANK

0000

0001

BLANK

THRU

Forced blanking performed.

Blanking not performed.

This selects the freeze mode for still pictures.

608 FREEZE

SEL

0000

0001

FIELD

FRAME

Field freeze

Frame freeze

<Note>

When frame freeze is selected, the frame freeze mode is

established even during slow motion.

This selects whether to superimpose EDH onto the serial

output signals.

611 EDH

0000

0001

OFF

EDH is not superimposed.

EDH is superimposed.

This item setting is valid when the optional serial interface

board has been installed.

•

This selects the operation to be conducted in response to the

WIDE information.

612 WIDE

SELECT

0000

0001

0002

AUTO

WIDE

NORMAL

During recording, if the Y/C input signals contain WIDE

information, the WIDE information is recorded on the tape.

During playback, if WIDE information is on the tape, it is

added to the Y/C output signals.

During recording, the WIDE information is recorded on the

tape regardless of whether the Y/C input signals contain

the WIDE information.

During playback, the WIDE information is added to the

Y/C output signals regardless of whether the WIDE

information is on the tape. → Forced WIDE ON

During recording, the WIDE information is not recorded on

the tape regardless of whether the Y/C input signals

contain the WIDE information.

During playback, the WIDE information is not added to the

Y/C output signals regardless of whether the WIDE

information is on the tape. → Forced WIDE OFF

<Note>

This item is effective during recording at the start of the

recording and during playback at all times. Therefore, when

its setting has been changed during recording, the MENU

contents will be changed but no change will occur in the

actual operation.

This selects whether the composite signal is to be recorded

with setup or without setup.

613 VIN SETUP

0000

0001

THRU

CUT

When recording signals with no setup.

When recording signals with 7.5% setup.

<Note>

When recording composite signals, be sure to double-check

whether the signals are to be recorded with or without setup.

This selects the composite output signal.

614 VOUT

SETUP

0000

0001

THRU

ADD

The signal is output without setup.

Ths signal is output with 7.5% setup.

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<AUDIO>

The underline on the setting item denotes the initial setting.

* The Setup menu can only be displayed for the model AJ-D450.

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<AUDIO> (continued)

Item

Setting

Description

Superimposed

display

No.

display

This selects the input signal recorded in CUE.

0: The signal selected by SETUP-MENU No. 714 is recorded

on CH1.

1: The signal selected by SETUP-MENU No. 715 is recorded

on CH2.

716 REC CUE

0000

0001

0002

CH1

CH2

CH1+2

2: The signal selected by SETUP-MENU No. 714 and No. 715

are mixed and recorded on CH1 and CH2.

This selects the AUDIO CH1 and CH2 output signals during

DV or DVCAM format playback.

718 DV

OUTPUT

0000

0001

0002

ST1

ST2

ST1+2

The CH1 track signals are output to CH1 and the CH2

track signals to CH2. (Only the sound during shooting is

output.)

The CH3 track signals are output to CH1 and the CH4

track signals to CH2. (Only the audio dubbing sound is

output.)

The mixed CH1 and CH3 track signals are output to CH1

and the mixed CH2 and CH4 track signals to CH2. (The

sound during shooting and audio dubbing sound are

output simultaneously.)

<Note>

This item setting is valid only when the tape recorded on the four channels of the DV or DVCAM

format is played back.

This selects the processing method for the audio edit points

(IN point, OUT point) during playback.

719 PB FADE

0000

0001

0002

AUTO

CUT

FADE

According to the status during recording. (Setup menus

No. 309, 310)

Forced CUT

Forced FADE

This selects whether to superimpose the audio data onto the

serial output.

0: Data is not superimposed.

1: Data is superimposed.

720 EMBEDDED 0000

OFF

AUD

0001

<Note>

This item is valid when both optional serial interface and optional digital audio interface boards

have been installed.

This selects the audio output (LINE OUT).

721 LINE CH

SEL

0000

0001

PCM

AUTO

PCM AUDIO or QUICK PCM AUDIO is output.

Whatever is selected by SETUP-MENU No. 713 (MONI

CH SEL) output.

<Note>

The PCM AUDIO or QUICK PCM AUDIO output is not affected by the AUDIO MONITOR

SELECT SW, and CH1 and CH2 are output independently.

This selects whether the internal signal is to be used for the

audio input signal.

722* INT SG

0000

0001

OFF

The internal signal is not selected.

The internal signal is selected.

<Note>

The internal signal has a frequency of 1 kHz.

This selects the audio output level for DV format playback.

723 DV PB ATT

0000

0001

OFF

The audio output level is not attenuated.

The audio output level is attenuated (reduced).

<Notes>

As indicated below, whether the setting takes effect or not depends on the size of the cassette

tape used.

1. When an “L” size cassette is used

The setting takes effect only when “DV” has been selected as the setting for setup menu

No. 108 (FORMAT SEL).

2. When an “M” size cassette is used

The setting does not take effect.

3. When an “S” size cassette is used

The setting takes effect only when “DV” has been selected as the setting for setup menu

No. 108 (FORMAT SEL).

The underline on the setting item denotes the initial setting.

* The Setup menu can only be displayed for the model AJ-D450.

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<AUDIO> (continued)

Item

Setting

Description

Superimposed

display

No.

display

This selects the tape travel status (CUE track playback

status) during SLOW playback.

0: Priority is given to the output picture, and tape travel is set

to the step feed status.

725 CUE SLOW

0000

0001

STEP

LINEAR

1: Priority is given to CUE track playback, and the tape

travel is set to the linear status.

<Notes>

When “1” (LINEAR) has been set:

It may not be possible to achieve as clear a picture as in the STEP mode.

The CTL counter may not operate properly.

•

<MENU>

Item

Setting

Description

Superimposed

display

Superimposed

display

No.

This selects the user file whose contents will be loaded into

USER1.

A00 LOAD

0000

0001

0002

0003

USER2

USER3

USER4

USER5

0: The USER2 file contents are loaded.

1: The USER3 file contents are loaded.

2: The USER4 file contents are loaded.

3: The USER5 file contents are loaded.

<Note>

When the SET button is pressed after loading, the setting will

be stored in the memory. When the MENU button is pressed,

the setting will not be changed.

This selects the user file into which the USER1 settings will

be saved.

A01 SAVE

0000

0001

0002

0003

0004

USER2

USER3

USER4

USER5

LOCKED

0: The settings are saved in USER2.

1: The settings are saved in USER3.

2: The settings are saved in USER4.

3: The settings are saved in USER5.

4: This display appears when all the user files are in the

change prohibit status.

<Notes>

User files whose status have been set to change prohibit

cannot be selected.

•

When all the user files are in the change prohibit status, the

“LOCKED” display appears and the contents cannot be saved.

•

This loads the contents of the selected user file into USER1

and it starts operation with the USER1 settings when the

power is turned on.

0: Operation is started with the settings of the previously set

user file.

A02 P.ON LOAD

0000

0001

0002

0003

0004

OFF

USER2

USER3

USER4

USER5

1: The contents of USER2 are loaded into USER1 and

operation is started with the USER1 settings.

2: The contents of USER3 are loaded into USER1 and

operation is started with the USER1 settings.

3: The contents of USER4 are loaded into USER1 and

operation is started with the USER1 settings.

4: The contents of USER5 are loaded into USER1 and

operation is started with the USER1 settings.

This selects whether to set or release the user file (USER2 –

USER5) lock mode.

0: The lock is released (changes can be made).

1: The lock is set (changes are prohibited).

<Note>

A03 MENU LOCK 0000

0001

OFF

The lock cannot be set for USER1.

The underline on the setting item denotes the initial setting.

<Notes>

No. A00 (LOAD), No. A01 (SAVE) and No. A02 (P.ON LOAD) are the menu items which

can be set only for USER1. They are not displayed with the USER2 – USER5 files.

No. A03 (MENU LOCK) is the menu item which can be set only for the USER2 – USER5

files. It is not displayed with USER1.

•

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Time code/user bit

Time code

The time code is used when the time code signal generated by the time code generator

(time code signal generator) is to be recorded on the tape, its values are to be read by the

time code reader (time code signal reader), and the absolute position of the tape is to be

displayed in increments of hours, minutes, seconds and frames.

The time code is written in the sub-code area (data area) of the helical track. This enables

insert editing to be conducted independently using the time code alone. In addition, the

VTR’s playback speed can be read from the stop mode to slow-motion playback up to high-

speed play (approx. 100X normal speed).

The time code values are indicated using the display and superimpose functions.

TCR 00 : 07 : 04 : 24

Frames

Hours Seconds

Minutes

<Note>

Time code reader values normally appear on the superimposed display.

Values appear as shown below on the front display.

Playback: Time code reader values

REC, EE: Time code generator values

Time code generator values can be checked when the REC button is pressed even during

playback.

User bit

“User bit” refers to the 32-bit (8-digit) data frame among the time code signals which has

been released to users. It enables operator numbers values to be recorded.

The alphanumeric characters which can be used for the user bit are the figures 0 to 9 and

the letters A to F.

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Recording internal/external time codes

1. Setting the internal time code

Place the VTR in the stop mode.

Set the CTL/TC/UB switch to TC.

Set the TC INT/EXT switch to INT. (Internal time code selected)

Set the RUN MODE. (setup menu No. 510)

REC (RUN): The time code runs at the same time as the recording proceeds.

FREE (RUN): The time code runs in the same way as the time regardless of the

VTR’s operation.

Set the REGEN MODE. (setup menu No. 504)

ON (REGEN): Continuity is maintained with the recorded time code before editing.

(Detailed settings are also possible using the menu settings. See the

menu items below.)

Setting menu No. 503 (TCG REGEN)

OFF (PRESET): Recording starts from the value set with the TC PRESET button.

Set the TC PRESET button.

Use the TC PRESET button to set the start number of the time code or user bit.

The leftmost digit flashes.

Align the flashing light and the digit to be set with the cursor buttons (

Press the cursor button

Each time the button is pressed, the number changes. The setting range is given

below.

to change the value.

When using the time code and user bit in real time

00:00:00:00 – 23:59:59:29

•

User bit

00 00 00 00 – FF FF FF FF

•

Repeat steps 1 and 2 to change the value.

When the setting of the start number is completed, press the SET button. In the

FREE RUN mode, the time code now starts running.

Proceed with the recording or editing.

2. Setting the external time code (TC switch → EXT)

Place the VTR in the stop mode.

Set the TC/CTL/UB switch to TC.

Set the TC INT/EXT switch to EXT. (External time code selected)

Setup menu No. 505 (EXT TC SEL) can be set as follows.

LTC:

The LTC signal input to the TIME CODE IN connector (BNC) on the rear jack

panel is recorded as the time code.

<Note> The LTC signal must be synchronized with the video signal.

The input video signal’s VITC is recorded as the time code.

VITC:

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Reproducing the time code/user bit

Place the unit in the stop mode.

Set the CTL/TC/UB switch to TC or UB.

TC:

UB:

The time code is displayed.

The user bit is displayed.

When it is no longer possible to read the time code, it is interpolated using the

CTL signal.

•

Press the PLAY button.

Playback now commences, and the time code appears on the display.

When setup menu No.006 (SUPER) is ON, the time code value is superimposed onto

the video signal from the VIDEO OUT 3 connector.

<Notes>

The colon between the seconds and frames changes to a period when the drop frame time

code is read.

•

When the time code signal cannot be read, the time code is automatically interpolated by

the CTL signal.

•

The superimposed appears as shown below.

00:01:04:07

T R

The colon between the seconds and frames

changes to a period during drop frame mode.

When the time code signal cannot be read,

an asterix ( ) is displayed on the superimposed TV monitor.

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Servo reference

This unit automatically selects the input video signal selected by the INPUT switch, the

reference video signal supplied from the REF VIDEO input connector or the internal sync

signal as the servo reference signal.

When the signal is selected, the unit's mode and servo reference stand in the relationship

shown in the flowchart presented below.

EXT

What is the SERVO REF on the setup

menu No. 304 setting?

AUTO

YES

Is the unit in the recording mode?

Is the unit in the editing mode?

(Is VIDEO, CH1, CH2, CUE or TC

YES

selected?)

Is the input video signal

available?

YES

Is the REF VIDEO signal supplied?

YES

The REF VIDEO input

signal serves as the

reference signal.

The internal sync signal

serves as the reference

signal.

The input video signal

serves as the reference

signal.

Applicable only to AJ-D450.

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Audio V Fade Function (AJ-D450 only)

When editing tapes, the edit point splicing selection (setup menu No. 309 and 310)

information is recorded on the tape. This information is then sensed during playback, and V

fade or cut processing is automatically performed for these sections. [However, only when

the playback fade selection (No. 719) is AUTO.]

When the edit point splicing selection (setup menu No. 309 and 310) is CUT

Audio singal A

Audio singal B

Noise may appear at the edit splice.

When the edit point splicing selection (setup menu No. 309 and 310) is FADE

Audio singal A

Audio singal B

V fade is performed instantaneously to eliminate the noise.

<Notes>

When the playback fade selection (No. 719) is CUT, cut processing is performed for all

splices.

•

When the playback fade selection (No. 719) is FADE, V fade processing is performed for

all splices.

•

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Rack mounting

The unit can be mounted into a 19-inch standard rack if the optional rack-mounting adaptors

(AJ-MA75P) are used. For the installation rails, it is recommended that the rail and bracket

for 18" length (model number CC3001-99-0400) of CHASSIS TRAK be used. (The complete

slide rail and bracket unit is not available from Panasonic) For further details, consult with

your dealer.

Remove the screws on the left and right sides of the unit.

Use the removed screw to attach the inner members of the slide rails.

Inner member

The length of the screws used is subject to restriction. If some of the mounting screws

have been lost or misplaced, use screws which are less than 4" long in their place.

Use four screws to secure each inner member.

Attach the outer member brackets to the rack.

Check that the height is the same for the left and right brackets.

Attach the AJ-MA75P rack-mounting adaptors with included 4 screws.

Remove the 4 rubber legs from the bottom of the unit, and install the unit in the rack.

After the unit has been installed, check that it moves smoothly along the rails.

EIA standard rack

Fasten it to the

rack with set

screws.

<Notes>

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

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

•

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Video head cleaning

This unit has an auto head cleaning function which automatically reduces the dirt on the

heads. However, to further increase the unit’s reliability, it is recommended that its video

heads be cleaned every day.

Use the cleaning fluid designated by Panasonic.

Condensation

Condensation occurs due to the same principle involved when droplets of water form on a

window pane of a heated room. It occurs when the unit or tape is moved between places

where the temperature or humidity varies greatly or when, for instance:

It is moved to a very humid place full of steam or a room immediately after it has been

heated up.

•

It is suddenly moved from a cold location to a hot or humid location.

•

When moving the unit to locations such as these, leave it standing for about 10 minutes

rather than switching on the power immediately.

If condensation has formed on or in the unit, the “E-20” code flashes in the counter display

and the cassette tape is automatically ejected.

Keep the power supplied and simply wait until the “E-20” code goes off.

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Error messages

When a warning occurs in this unit, an error number appears at the counter display.

Opening the DIAG menu will display the error description on the monitor. Also, when an

abnormal operation is detected in this unit, an error number flashes on the counter display.

DIAG menu

This display the VTR information.

VCR information includes “WARNING” information and “HOURS METER” (usage time)

information. A DIAG menu appears on the monitor when the monitor is connected to the

VIDEO OUT 3 connector on the connector section.

Displaying the DIAG menu

Press the DIAG button.

The DIAG menu screen is displayed on the monitor, and the error number is displayed

on the counter display.

The “WARNING” information and “HOURS METER” information can be switched by

pressing the cursor buttons (

Press the DIAG button again to return to the original display.

EJECT

POWER

OFF

CH CONDITION

COUNTER/

REMAIN

REW

STOP

PLAY

REC

RESET

LEVEL

SET

CTL

INT

EXT

PRESET

FILE

DIAG

AUDIO

REC LEVEL

AUDIO

MONITOR

PAGE

HEADPHONES

PB PR

DIGITAL

AES/EBU

ANALOG

DIGITAL

ANALOG

REMOTE

LOCAL

MIX

CMPST

S-VIDEO

VIDEO IN

AUDIO IN

1, 3

“WARNING” information display

A warning message is displayed on the monitor whenever a warning occurs. When

warnings have not been detected, “NO WARNING” is displayed on the monitor, and “Err–”

is displayed on the counter display.

•

When multiple warning occur, the descriptions for each warning can be checked by using

•

the cursor buttons (

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RS-232C interface

1. Introduction

(1)

The VTR can be operated by commands when the RS-232C interface is used.

(See command table on page 60 – 62.)

(2)

Conditions for acknowledging commands from RS-232C interface

The front panel REMOTE/LOCAL switch must be at REMOTE.

The setup menu item No. 204 “RS232C SEL” must be ON.

If the above conditions are not met, [ACK] + [STX]ER001[ETX] is returned to the external unit.

Whether the [ACK] code is returned depends on the setting which has been selected for setup menu item No. 209

“RETURN ACK”.

2. Hardware specifications

External interface specifications

1) Connector specifications

Connector: D-SUB 25-pin (straight cable supported)

Pin No.

Signal

Circuit name

Protective ground

Transmitted data

Received data

Description

Frame ground

TXD

RXD

Data is received from PC.

Data is sent to PC.

RTS

CTS

DSR

Request to send

Clear to send

Shorted with pin 5.

Shorted with pin 4.

Data set ready

Signal ground

+ voltage output after communication enable status

Signal ground

DTR

Data terminal ready

No processing

2) Example of connection with controller (PC)

■ Using straight cable with D-SUB 25-pin connectors

■ Using straight cable with D-SUB 9-pin connectors

and 25-pin connectors

PC side

(D-SUB 25-pin

(D-SUB 9-pin

VTR side

connector)

RXD

TXD

DTR

DSR

RTS

CTS

TXD

RXD

RTS

CTS

DSR

TXD

RXD

RTS

CTS

DSR

TXD

RXD

RTS

CTS

DSR

DTR 20

20 DTR

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RS-232C interface

(2)

Commands relating to inquiries

<Notes>

As for the return (completion) message, [ACK] is first returned when data is received, and the execution message is

subsequently returned. It is only the execution message which is listed in this table.

•

In the case of commands not listed in the table, ER001 (invalid command) is returned after [ACK] has been returned.

•

VTR

operation

Return (completion)

message

Send command

Supplementary notes

This command is for inquiring about the counter

value.

CTL/TC

DATA

REQUEST

[STX] QCD [ETX]

[STX] CD data [ETX]

data = f w gh mm ss ff

= F

= S

gh =

CTL:

g = SP (20h): for a plus display

– (2Dh): for a minus display

CTL or TC is returned,

whichever corresponds

to the front display

mode.

h = 0 – 9: hours

gh =

00 – 23: hours

TC:

mm = 00 – 59: minutes

ss = 00 – 59: seconds

ff = 00 – 29: frames

This command is for inquiring about the VTR’s ope-

ration mode.

STATUS

REQUEST

[STX] QOP [ETX]

[STX] xxx [ETX]

xxx = OEJ: EJECT

OFF: FAST FORWARD

OPL: PLAY

ORC: REC

ORW: REWIND

OSP: STOP (including the STANDBY ON)

SRS: (IN/OUT) PREROLL

OBF: STANDBY OFF

OSF: SHTL FORWARD

OSR: SHTL REVERSE

OJG: JOG FORWARD/REVERSE

OSW: VAR FORWARD/REVERSE

EAE: AUTO EDIT

EON: EDIT ON (MANUAL EDIT)

EPV: PREVIEW

ERV: REVIEW

ID (VTR No.)

REQUEST

This command is for inquiring about the VTR used.

[STX] QID [ETX]

[STX] data [ETX]

data = AJ-D440, AJ-D450

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(3)

Microsoft QuickBASIC sample program

CLS

STX$ = CHR$(&H2): ETX$ = CHR$ (&H3): NAK$ = CHR$(15): ACK$ = CHR$(&H6)

PRINT "*** RS-232C COMMUNICATION SAMPLE PROGRAM ***"

PRINT "Type Command 'QUIT' to quit."

REM *** Communication Port Initial & Open ***

REM Port 1,9600Bps,No parity,8 bit data,1 stop bit

OPEN "COM1:9600,N,8,1" FOR RANDOM AS #1 LEN = 256

REM *** Input Command & Send Command ***

SendCmd:

INPUT "Input Command ="; SEND$

IF SEND$ = "QUIT" THEN GOTO ProgEnd

PRINT #1, STX$ + SEND$ + ETX$

REM *** Wait for Receive Command ***

WHILE LOC(1) = 0

WAITKEY$ = INKEY$

IF WAITKEY$ = "Q" THEN PRINT "*** Quit ***": GOTO ProgEnd

WEND

REM *** Receive Command ***

RecvCmd:

RECV$ = INPUT$(1, #1)

IF RECV$ = STX$ THEN RECV$ = "[Stx]"

IF RECV$ = ACK$ THEN RECV$ = "[Ack]"

IF RECV$ = NAK$ THEN RECV$ = "[Nak]"

IF RECV$ = ETX$ THEN BUFFER$ = BUFFER$ + "[Etx]": GOTO DispOut

BUFFER$ = BUFFER$ + RECV$

GOTO RecvCmd

REM *** Output Receive Command ***

DispOut:

PRINT "Receive Command ="; BUFFER$

BUFFER$ = ""

GOTO SendCmd

REM *** End Program ***

ProgEnd:

END

MICROSOFT QUICKBASIC is a registered trade mark of Microsoft Corporation.

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RS-232C REMOTE (25-pin D-SUB straight cable supported)

Pin No.

Abbreviation

Circuit

Protective ground

Transmitted data

Received data

Request to send

Clear to send

Description

FRAME GROUND

Frame ground

TxD

RxD

RTS

CTS

Receives data from the PC.

Sends data to the PC.

Shorted with pin 5.

Shorted with pin 4.

Positive power output after communication enable

status

DSR

Data set ready

Signal ground

No processing

DTR

Data terminal ready

ENCODER REMOTE (15P)

Pin No.

Signal

Pin No.

Signal

Pin No.

Signal

SYSTEM H

SYS.SC COARSE (2)

–12V

RET GND

SET UP

C LEVEL

GND

HUE

SYS.SC FINE

SYS.SC COARSE (1)

+12V

VIDEO LEVEL

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Specifications

GENERAL

Power supply:

Power consumption:

AC 120 V, 50 – 60 Hz

AJ-D440; 120 W

AJ-D450; 150 W

Operating ambient temperature: 41°F to 104°F (5°C to 40°C)

(Video output connector)

Analog component output:

Operating ambient humidity:

10% to 90% (no condensation)

BNC×3 (Y, P^B, PR)

Weight:

AJ-D440; 33 lbs (15 kg)

Y; 1.0 Vp-p, 75Ω

AJ-D450; 34.98 lbs (15.9 kg)

16-3/4 × 6-15/16 ×16-3/8 inches

(424 × 175 × 415 mm)

DVCPRO format

Digital video Recorded in sub-code area

P^B, PR; 0.486/0.7 Vp-p switchable, 75Ω

(75% color bar, 7.5% setup)

BNC×3

Video1/video2/video3 (superimpose

on/off)

S terminal (4-pin)×1

Y; 1.0 Vp-p, 75Ω

C; 0.286 Vp-p (burst), 75Ω

Dimensions (W × H × D):

Analog composite output:

S VIDEO output:

Recording format:

Recording tracks:

Time code;

2channels

Digital audio; 1 track

Cue Track;

1 track

Control (CTL);

33.820 mm/sec

Serial digital component output

(option):

Tape speed:

Complies with SMPTE259M-C standard,

Recording time:

184 minutes (with AJ-5P92LP)

66 minutes (with AJ-P66MP)

1/4-inch thin magnetic layer metal tape

Less than 3 min (with AJ-5P92LP)

Less than 2 min (with AJ-P66MP)

±0 frame (using time code)

±1 frame (using continuous CTL signal)

Less than 0.5 sec. (color framing/

standby ON)

BNC×3

(Video signals adjustment)

Video output gain:

Video output chroma gain:

Video output hue:

Video output setup:

Tape:

FF/REW time:

±3 dB

±30°

±15 IRE

±2 µs

±180°

Control from ENCODER

REMOTE connector

Editing accuracy*:

Tape timer accuracy:

Servo lock time:

Video output sync phase:

Video output SC phase:

AUDIO

(Digital audio)

Sampling frequencies:

Quantizing:

Frequency response:

Dynamic range:

VIDEO

(Digital video)

Sampling frequencies:

Quantizing:

Error correction:

48 kHz

16 bits

Y; 13.5 MHz/P^B, PR; 3.375 MHz

8 bits

Reed-Solomon product code

20 Hz to 20 kHz (±1.0 dB)

Better than 85 dB (1 kHz, emphasis OFF,

“A” weighted)

Less than 0.1% (1 kHz, emphasis OFF,

standard level)

Less than –80 dB (1 kHz, between

2 channels)

Below measurable limits

20 dB

(Digital IN/analog component OUT)

Distortion:

Crosstalk:

Video bandwidth:

Y; 30 Hz to 5.5 MHz (±1.0 dB)

P^B, PR; 30 Hz to 1.0 MHz (±1.0 dB)

Better than 56 dB

Less than 2%

S/N ratio:

K factor:

Wow & flutter:

Headroom:

De-emphasis:

(Analog component IN/component OUT)

T1=50 µs/T2=15 µs (on/off automatic)

Video bandwidth:

Y; 30 Hz to 5.5 MHz (–1.5 dB to +1.0 dB)

P^B, PR; 30 Hz to 1.0 MHz

(–2.0 dB to +1.0 dB)

(Cue track)

Frequency response:

300 Hz to 6 kHz ±3 dB

S/N ratio:

K factor:

Better than 55 dB

Less than 2%

(Audio input connector)*

Analog input (CH1/CH2):

XLR×2, 600Ω/high impedance selectable,

+4/0/–20/–60 dBu

(Analog composite IN/composite OUT)

Video bandwidth:

DG:

Y; 30 Hz to 4.5 MHz (–1.5 dB to +1.0 dB)

Less than 4%

Digital input (CH1/CH2) (option): BNC×1, AES/EBU format

Serial digital input (option):

Complies with SMPTE259M-C, 272M

standard (BNC)

DP:

Less than 3°

Y/C delay:

K factor:

S/N ratio:

Better than 20 ns

Less than 3%

Better than 48 dB

(Audio output connector)

Analog output (CH1/CH2):

Digital output (CH1/CH2)

(option):

XLR×2, low impedance, +4/0/–20 dBu

(Video input connector)*

BNC×1, AES/EBU format

Complies with SMPTE259M-C, 272M

standard (BNC)

Phono×1, 600 Ω, –8 dBV

Variable level, 1/4" phone, 8Ω

Analog component input*:

BNC×3 (Y, P^B, PR)

Serial digital output (option):

Y; 1.0 Vp-p, 75Ω

P^B, PR; 0.486/0.7 Vp-p switchable, 75Ω

(75% color bar, 7.5% setup)

BNC×2, loop-through, 75Ω on/off

S terminal (4-pin)×1

Monitor output:

Headphones:

Analog composite input*:

S VIDEO input*:

Y; 1.0 Vp-p, 75Ω

C; 0.286 Vp-p (burst), 75Ω

Analog composite

Other input/output connector

Time code input*:

Time code output:

RS-422A input/output:

RS-232C:

BNC×1, 0.5 to 8 Vp-p

BNC×1, 2.0 Vp-p

D-sub 9-pin, RS-422A interface

D-sub 25-pin, RS-232C interface

D-sub 15-pin

Reference input:

BNC×2, loop-through, 75Ω on/off

Serial digital component input Complies with SMPTE259M-C standard,

(option)*: BNC×2, active through

Encoder remote:

Weight and dimensions when shown are approximately.

Specifications are subject to change without notice.

* Items marked with an asterisk ( * ) indicate AJ-D450 only.

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DIVISION OF MATSUSHITA ELECTRIC CORPORATION OF AMERICA

Executive Office:

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