Panasonic VCR AJ D650 User Manual

Digital Video Cassette Recorder  
Operating Instructions  
VQT6816-3  
S0896H4037-300  
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IMPORTANT  
“Unauthorized recording of copyrighted televi-  
sion programs, video tapes and other materials  
may infringe the right of copyright owners and  
be contrary to copyright laws.”  
WARNING:  
To reduce the risk of fire or shock hazard,  
do not expose this equipment to rain or  
moisture.  
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,  
DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).  
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.  
CAUTION:  
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.  
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TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR  
SHOCK HAZARD, REFER MOUNTING OF  
THE OPTIONAL INTERFACE BOARD TO  
AUTHORIZED SERVICE PERSONNEL.  
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an  
equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the  
presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within  
the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient  
magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to  
persons.  
FCC Note:  
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is  
intended to alert the user to the presence of important  
operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in  
the literature accompanying the appliance.  
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.  
CAUTION:  
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 instruc-  
tion 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.  
To reduce the risk of fire or shock hazard and  
annoying interference, use the recommended  
accessories only.  
is the safety information.  
Do not insert fingers or any objects into the video  
casette holder.  
Use this unit horizontally and do not place anything on  
the top panel.  
Avoid operating or leaving the unit near strong  
magnetic fields. Be especially careful of large audio  
speakers.  
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.  
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.  
Refer any needed servicing to authorized service  
personnel.  
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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Contents  
General and Features.....................................................4  
Time code  
Controls and their functions  
Time code/user bit.......................................................38  
Recordinginternal/externaltimecodes...........................39  
Reproducing the time code/user bit.............................40  
Controls and their functions...........................................6  
• Front panel...................................................................7  
• Connector area...........................................................11  
• Tapes.........................................................................14  
Functions  
Superimpose screen...................................................41  
Servo reference............................................................42  
Audio V Fade Function (AJ-D650 only).......................44  
Connections and settings  
Connections..................................................................15  
• When recording/playback using 1 unit......................15  
• When recording, playback and editing  
Maintenance  
Rack mounting.............................................................45  
Head cleaning..............................................................46  
Condensation................................................................46  
Error messages............................................................47  
with 2 units...............................................................16  
• When using an editing controller..................................17  
• Internal encoder adjustments.......................................18  
• Printed circuit board....................................................20  
Specifications and others  
Basic operations  
Connector signals.........................................................49  
Specifications................................................................51  
Switching on the power/inserting the cassette.............21  
STOP mode................................................................22  
Recording...............................................................23  
Playback.................................................................24  
Setup menus  
Setup (default settings).............................................25  
Setup (setting) menus................................................26  
System menu...............................................................27  
Basic menu..................................................................27  
• Operation menu..........................................................28  
• Interface menu............................................................30  
• Edit menu..................................................................31  
• Tape protect menu......................................................32  
• Time Code menu.........................................................33  
• Video menu................................................................34  
• Audio menu................................................................36  
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  
• Digital Audio Interface Board AJ-YA655P  
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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-D650 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 123 minutes of recording  
Two sizes of cassette tapes can be used with this unit: M cassette (max. 63 minutes) and L  
The width of the tapes measures 1/4 inch to achieve a  
cassette (max. 123 minutes).  
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.  
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.  
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.  
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Features  
(continued)  
Multi-function input/output interfaces  
Analog input/output  
Component (Y, PB, PR) and composite and S-VIDEO signal input and output connectors are  
provided.  
Digital audio input/output  
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  
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, option) remote  
The standard 9-pin serial (RS-422A) connector or an optional RS-232C connector is used.  
2-channel high-sound-quality digital audio  
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.  
Automatic editing functions from the external controller (only AJ-D650)  
AJ-D650 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  
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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  
EDIT:  
This lights when the editing mode is chosen from the 9P remote control.  
EDIT REC: This lights when editing from the 9P remote control.  
REC:  
This lights during video recording.  
This lights when the accidental erasure prevention mode has been set for the  
cassette. In this state, neither recording nor editing is possible.  
REC INH:  
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.  
Red:  
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.  
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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Controls and their functions (continued)  
COUNTER/REMAIN button  
This switches between the tape counter tape time indicator and the remaining tape  
indicator. [r ***] is displayed in the case of the remaining tape indicator. After the  
cassette tape is inserted, [r ---] (--- flashes) is displayed until remaining tape is  
calculated, and [r EJ] (EJ flashes) when ejecting the tape.  
RESET button  
When this is pressed during CTL mode, the counter returns to the 00:00:00:00 display.  
During menu setup, initial setting values are restored when the RESET button is pressed.  
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REW button  
The tape is rewound when this is pressed.  
The unit goes into shuttle (SHTL) mode at -9.5 × normal tape speed when this button is  
pressed together with the PLAY button.  
STOP button  
When this is pressed, the tape stops traveling, and if the setup menu No. 111 (STOP EE  
SEL) is set to TAPE, still pictures can be monitored.  
The drum continues to rotate even in the stop mode, and the tape remains in close  
contact with the drum.  
If the stop mode continues for more than a certain period of time, the unit automatically  
switches to the standby OFF mode in order to protect the tape.  
The stop mode is established immediately after a cassette has been inserted into the  
unit.  
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FF button  
The tape is fast forwarded when this is pressed.  
The unit goes into shuttle (SHTL) mode at +9.5 × normal tape speed when this button is  
pressed together with the PLAY button.  
PLAY button  
Playback commences when this button is pressed.  
Recording commences when the button is pressed together with the REC button.  
REC button  
Recording commences when this button is pressed together with the PLAY button.  
*2)  
When it is pressed during playback, search  
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fast forward or rewind, EE mode images  
and audio signals can be monitored for as long as it is kept depressed.  
When it is pressed in the stop mode, EE mode images and sound can be monitored.  
When the STOP button is pressed, the original picture and sound are restored.  
*1)  
*2)  
The FF/REW speed can be selected on the setup menu NO. 102 (FF, REW MAX), and it  
is set to the same speed.  
No guarantee is made for the audio EE mode.  
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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  
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.  
CTL: Tape timer (control signal) is displayed.  
TC: Time code is displayed.  
UB: User bit is displayed.  
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  
INT:  
For using the built-in time code generator.  
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.  
EXT:  
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  
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 continuously 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. Swithching between these types is enabled by pressing the cursor buttons  
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  
This switches the video input signal.  
DIGITAL: For selecting serial component digital video signal (SMPTE 259M-C)  
ANALOG: recording.*  
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  
This switches the audio input signal.  
*
1
For selecting serial digital audio signal (SMPTE 272M) recording.  
DIGITAL:  
2
AES/EBU: For recording a digital audio signal.  
ANALOG: For recording an analog audio signal.  
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1
*
*
Both the optional AJ-YA750P serial interface board and the optional AJ-YA655P digital  
audio interface board are necessary.  
The optional AJ-YA655P digital audio interface board is necessary.  
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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 (option).  
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  
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Controls and their functions (continued)  
<Connector area>  
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 75  
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 75  
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.  
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<Connector area>  
S1/VIDE0 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 (option)  
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.  
SERIAL DIGITAL COMPONENT AUDIO/VIDEO IN/OUT connector  
(optional AJ-YA750P interface board required)  
comply with the  
This I/O connector is for digital component audio and video signals which  
SMPTE 259M-C/272M standard.  
The optional AJ-YA655P is required for digital audio signal output on the AJ-YA750P  
board.  
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Tapes  
Three types of tapes can be used with the unit.  
Description  
Type  
Tape designed exclusively for the camcorders used by consumers in  
general. Only playback is possible using the optional cassette adaptor.  
Use of Panasonic consumer DV cassette tapes is recommended.  
Note that inserting a cassette tape without using the cassette adaptor  
can damage the unit.  
Consumer  
cassette  
(S cassette)  
Recording/playback tape with a maximum capacity of 63 minutes.  
(AJ-P12MP, AJ-P23MP, AJ-P33MP, AJ-P63MP)  
M cassette  
L cassette  
Recording/playback tape with a maximum capacity of 123 minutes.  
(AJ-P64LP, AJ-P94LP, AJ-P123LP)  
Align the cassette with the center of the insertion slot and push it in gently. The cassette  
tape is loaded automatically.  
<Notes for playback of consumer DV cassette tape>  
• Consumer tapes are for playback only, they cannot be recorded upon by the AJ-D640/AJ-  
D650.  
• Consumer cassette tapes recorded in LP mode cannot be played back.  
• Material recorded on consumer tape must be played back and edited to another  
professional VTR.  
• The recording functions, recording, Tape/EE and others will not function when Consumer  
tape is inserted in the VTR.  
• Consumer tape FF/REW speed is VTR limited to ±32×. Slow motion playback is not  
possible with consumer cassette tapes.  
• In order to protect the tape, the maximum STILL TIMER for consumer tape is 10 seconds,  
and the available time for leaving the tape in STILL mode during STEP FWD mode is set  
at 1 minute.  
• Control (CTL) signals are not displayed when consumer tapes are used. Only the time  
code is displayed.  
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When recording/playback using 1 unit  
Set the CONTROL switch on the front panel to LOCAL.  
• “DIGITAL” for serial component  
digital video signal input.  
• Set the VIDEO IN to ANALOG  
and select as following for the  
analog input:  
• “DIGITAL” for serial component  
digital audio signal input.  
• “AES/EBU” for digital audio  
signal input.  
• “ANALOG” for analog audio  
signal input.  
“Y PB PR” for analog  
component video signal input.  
• “CMPST” for analog compo-  
site video signal input.  
• “S-VIDEO” for S-VIDEO signal  
input.  
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When recording, playback & editing with 2 units (deck to deck)  
The CONTROL switch on the recorder must be set to the LOCAL position, and the CONTROL switch on the  
player must be set to the REMOTE position.  
Set the AUDIO IN switch to the  
following position:  
Set the VIDEO IN switch to the  
following position:  
• “SERIAL l/F” for serial compo-  
nent digital audio signal input.  
• “SERIAL I/F” for serial compo-  
nent digital video signal input.*  
• “Y PB PR” for analog compo-  
nent video signal input.  
“AES/EBU” for digital audio  
signal input.  
• “ANALOG” for analog audio  
signal input.  
• “CMPST” for analog composite  
video signal input.  
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When using an editing controller  
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.  
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 27.)  
Select [ON] to operate the internal encoder externally.  
Adjust the SYSTEM PHASE.  
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).  
1) Expand WFM 0.1 µs on the INT mode.  
2) Check the H SYNC position.  
3) In this status, select EXT mode for the WFM.  
4) 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  
(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  
HlGH/600  
SW61  
Audio Input  
Impedance SW  
This sets the CH2 audio input  
impedance.  
HlGH/600  
F4 board SW400  
Component PB/PR This sets the component PB/PR  
Output level  
selector  
output level when connecting with  
the editor.  
BETA  
M
ΙΙ  
: MΙΙ level  
BETA : -CAM level  
β
<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 lNSlDE THE UNIT TO AUTHORIZED  
SERVICE PERSONNEL.  
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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 setting 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.  
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 32 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  
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  
1 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 Ievel  
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.  
• 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.  
Changing the settings  
Press the MENU button.  
The setup menu appears on the TV monitor and setup menu No. appears on the  
counter display. (If the setup has already been performed, the screen showing the  
changes made last will appear.)  
Press the cursor buttons (  
The cursor ( ) on the menu screen moves and the item No. on the display flashes.  
• When the button is pressed, the item No. is incremented for 001 002 003  
button is pressed, the item No. is decremented.  
,
and select the item to be set.  
004 and so on; when the  
Press the cursor buttons (  
,
at the position where the change is to be made.  
The menu screen and display setting No. now flashes.  
When the  
button is pressed, the setting No. is incremented; when the  
button is  
pressed, it is decremented.  
Repeat steps 2 and 3 to change other items.  
Press the SET button.  
The changes are now stored in the memory.  
• To return the items to the settings established before the changes were made, press  
the MENU button without pressing the SET button.  
To return the setup settings to the factory (initial) settings, press the RESET button  
while the menu is displayed.  
The following message is displayed.  
When the PLAY button is pressed, the factory  
settings are restored.  
<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  
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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SYSTEM menu  
<SYSTEM>  
Item  
Setting  
Description  
Superimposed  
display  
Superimposed  
display  
No.  
No.  
System phase rough adjustment: 90° units  
00  
SYS SC  
COAR.  
0000  
0001  
0002  
0003  
0
90  
180  
270  
<Note>  
When shipped from the factory, the setting values do not  
change even if setting operations are performed.  
System phase fine adjustment: Total variable range:±90° or  
more  
-: advanced  
+: delayed  
01  
SYS SC  
FINE  
0000  
0127  
- 1 2 7  
0
0255  
0000  
127  
System phase adjustment: ±2µ sec (SC cycle phase)  
-: Advanced  
02  
SYS H  
- 1 1 2  
+: Delayed  
<Note>  
0112  
0224  
0
When shipped from the factory, the setting values do not  
change even if setting operations are performed.  
112  
This selects whether the ENCODER connector functions.  
0: Does not functions.  
1: Functions.  
ENCODER  
SEL  
0000  
0001  
OFF  
ON  
00  
10  
This adjusts the audio output phase with respect to the video  
AV PHASE  
- 1 2 8  
0
0000  
0128  
0255  
output: 20.8 s steps  
µ
-: The audio output phase is advanced with respect to the  
video output.  
+: The audio output phase is delayed with respect to the  
video output.  
127  
The underline on the setting item denotes the initial setting.  
USER menu  
<BASIC>  
Item  
Setting  
Description  
Superimposed  
display  
Superimposed  
display  
No.  
No.  
0000  
0005  
0015  
This sets the preroll time which can be set from 0 to 15 seconds  
in1-secondincrements.  
000 P-ROLL  
TIME  
0S  
5S  
<Note>  
In the case of AJ-D640, the unit will not operate if the preroll  
time is set to 0 seconds when the unit is set to automatic  
editing (PREVIEW, AUTO EDIT COMMAND) from an  
external controller.  
15S  
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  
0012  
0
5
<Note>  
1. When setting this item, the DISPLAY SEL status is output to  
VIDEO 3 even if SUPER OFF has been set. However, when  
the menu is exited, operation complies with the SUPER  
OFF/ON setting.  
12  
Also, CHARA TYPE is output to VIDEO 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.  
The underline on the setting item denotes the initial setting.  
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Setup (setting) menus  
USER menu  
<BASIC> (continued)  
Item  
Setting  
Description  
No.  
No.  
Superimposed  
display  
Superimposed  
display  
0
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  
0022  
18  
22  
<Note>  
1. When setting this item, the DISPLAY SEL status is output to  
VIDEO 3 even if SUPER OFF has been set. However, when  
the menu is exited, operation complies with the SUPER  
OFF/ON setting.  
Also, CHARA TYPE is output to VIDEO 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.  
TIME  
T&STA  
This selects what information is to be provided by the time code  
and other super displays output to the VIDEO 3 connector.  
0: Time only.  
0000  
0001  
0002  
003 DISPLAY  
SEL  
T&S&M  
1: Time and status.  
2: Time, status and mode.  
<Note>  
The mode display is DVCPRO mode display during DVCPRO  
format and DV mode display during DV format.  
DIS  
ST&EJ  
This selects the buttons which can be operated on the front  
panel when the REMOTE/LOCAL switch has been set to  
REMOTE.  
0000  
0001  
0002  
004 LOCAL  
ENA  
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  
0000  
0001  
±12h  
24h  
005 TAPE  
TIMER  
OFF  
ON  
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.  
1: Shown.  
0000  
0001  
006 SUPER  
WHITE  
This selects the display type for the super display output to  
007 CHARA  
TYPE  
0000  
0001  
W/OUT the VIDEO OUT 3 connector as well as for displays such as  
the setting menu, etc.  
0: White characters against a black background.  
1: White characters with a black border.  
The underline on the setting item denotes the initial setting.  
USER menu  
<OPERATION>  
Item  
Setting  
Description  
Superimposed  
Superimposed  
display  
No.  
No.  
display  
×16  
×32  
×60  
This sets the maximum speed for shuttle operations.  
0: 16× normal speed  
1: 32× normal speed  
SHTL MAX  
0000  
0001  
0002  
101  
2: 60× normal speed  
<Note>  
During DV format, the maximum speed is 32× normal speed  
even when 60× is selected.  
The underline on the setting item denotes the initial setting.  
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<OPERATION> (continued)  
Setting  
Item  
Description  
No.  
Superimposed No. Superimposed  
display  
display  
X 32  
X 60  
This sets the maximum speed for FF and REW operations.  
0: 32× normal speed  
1: 60× normal speed  
2: 100× normal speed  
102  
FF. REW  
MAX  
0000  
0001  
0002  
X 100  
<Note>  
During DV format, the maximum speed is 32× normal speed  
regardless of this setting.  
OFF  
ON  
This sets the status until the audio signal is output when  
operation switches from the stop or search modes to the play  
mode.  
103 AUDIO  
MUTE  
0000  
0001  
0: The time until the audio is output is shortened.  
1: The audio is output after the status stabilizes.  
<Note>  
When set to 0 (OFF), the sound in the initially output part is  
incomplete. Therefore, this setting is not recommended for  
broadcasts.  
OFF This selects whether to warn the operator when the  
0000  
0001  
104 REF  
ALARM  
ON  
REF.VIDEO signal has not been connected.  
0: Warning is not given.  
1: Warning is given by the flashing STOP lamp.  
0
This sets the play delay time in frame increments.  
0000  
0015  
106 PLAY  
DELAY  
15  
2F This selects the capstan lock mode.  
4F 0: 2F mode  
107 CAP. LOCK  
0000  
0001  
1: 4F mode  
DVCPRO  
This selects the format which applies when the general  
purpose cassette is used. After selection, this status becomes  
effective only when the cassette is inserted after ejection.  
0: DVCPRO mode  
108 FORMAT  
SEL  
0000  
0001  
DV  
1: DV mode  
<Notes>  
Take care not to insert a tape whose format is the reverse of  
the one selected since the following trouble as well as playback  
trouble will occur.  
1. A recording operation is initiated if a DV cassette is inserted  
when the DVCPRO mode is selected.  
No guarantees can be made for performance, etc.  
Conversely, no recording can be conducted if a DVCPRO  
cassette is inserted when the DV mode is selected.  
2. The REMAIN display loses its accuracy.  
3. The accuracy of the slowdown position near the start and  
end of the tape is lost.  
EE  
BLACK  
This selects whether EE mode or BLACK is to be used during  
EJECT status  
0: EE mode  
109  
EJECT EE  
SEL  
0000  
0001  
1: Video blackens, audio mutes.  
EE  
TAPE  
This selects whether EE mode or playback mode is to be  
used during FF/REW operations.  
0: EE mode  
110 F/R EE SEL  
0000  
0001  
1: Playback mode  
EE  
TAPE  
This selects whether EE mode or playback mode is to be  
used during stop mode.  
0: EE mode  
111 STOP EE  
SEL  
0000  
0001  
1: Playback mode  
<Note>  
The STAND-BY OFF mode complies with the above selection.  
When TAPE is selected, however, the video becomes grey.  
The underline on the setting item denotes the initial setting.  
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USER menu  
<OPERATION> (continued)  
Item  
Setting  
Description  
No.  
Superimposed No.  
display  
Superimposed  
display  
OFF  
ON  
This selects whether to rewind the tape automatically to the  
tape start when the tape end is detected.  
0: The tape stops at the tape end.  
112 AUTO REW  
0000  
0001  
1: The tape is rewound to the tape start.  
OFF  
ON  
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  
0: The VTR does not stop.  
1 : The VTR stops automatically.  
<Notes>  
1. 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.  
2. When both the AUTO REW function and MEMORY  
function have been selected at the same time, the AUTO  
REW function takes precedence.  
The underline on the setting item denotes the initial setting.  
USER menu  
<INTERFACE>  
Setting  
Item  
Description  
No.  
No. Superimposed  
display  
Superimposed  
display  
OFF  
ON  
This selects whether the 9P connector functions when the  
REMOTE/LOCAL switch has been set to REMOTE.  
0: Do not function  
201  
9P SEL  
ID SEL  
0000  
0001  
1: Function  
This selects the ID information which is returned to the  
controller.  
0: 20 25H  
OTHER  
DVCPRO  
0000  
0001  
202  
1: DVCPRO’s, own ID is returned (F0 33H).  
The underline on the setting item denotes the initial setting.  
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USER menu  
<EDIT>  
Setting  
Item  
Description  
No.  
No.  
Superimposed  
display  
Superimposed  
display  
– 0.43 –  
– 4 – +4  
1
This sets the VAR speed range.  
0000  
0001  
300 VAR  
RANGE  
0: The tape is played in slow motion at a speed ranging from  
– 0.43× to +1× normal speed.  
1: The tape is played in the ±4.1× normal speed range.  
<Note>  
Phase synchronization from the editing controller is no longer  
possible once this item has been set to “0”.  
For DV format:  
When using the dial on the front panel, playback is always  
performed at – 0.5 to +1× normal speed regardless of the  
menusetting.  
When using the 9P:  
When 0 is selected, playback is performed at 0.5 to +1×  
normalspeed.  
When 1 is selected, playback is performed at 3.1 to +3.1×  
normalspeed.  
AUTO  
STD  
N-STD  
This selects STD or NON-STD in accordance with the  
composite input signal.  
0000  
0001  
0002  
303 STD/  
NON-STD  
0: Standard/non-standard signals are automatically identified  
and processed.  
1: Standard signals are processed. (Forced STD)  
2: Non-standard signals are processed. (Forced NON-STD)  
AUTO  
EXT  
This selects the video signal processing.  
304 SERVO  
REF  
0000  
0001  
0: Servo is synchronized with the input signal during recording  
and editing, or with the REF signal during playback.  
1: Servo is synchronized at all times with the REF signal.  
N-DEF  
CH1  
CH2  
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  
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.  
0: Not set.  
1: Compliance with analog CH1 edit preset.  
2: Compliance with analog CH2 edit preset.  
3: Compliance with either analog CH1 or CH2 edit preset.  
N-DEF  
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.  
0: Not set.  
306* EDIT  
RPLCE2  
0000  
0001  
0002  
0003  
CH1  
CH2  
CH1+2  
1: Compliance with analog CH1 edit preset.  
2: Compliance with analog CH2 edit preset.  
3: Compliance with either analog CH1 or CH2 edit preset.  
The underline on the setting item denotes the initial setting.  
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USER menu  
<EDIT> (continued)  
Item  
Setting  
Description  
Superimposed  
Superimposed  
display  
No.  
No.  
display  
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  
307* EDIT  
RPLCEC  
0000  
0001  
0002  
0003  
N-DEF  
CH1  
CH2  
control function.  
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.  
0: Not set.  
1: Compliance with analog CH1 edit preset.  
2: Compliance with analog CH2 edit preset.  
3: Compliance with either analog CH1 ot CH2 edit preset.  
This selects the connection method for the digital audio edit  
IN point.  
0: Cut processing  
1: V Fade processing  
309* AUD EDIT  
IN  
0000  
0001  
CUT  
FADE  
This selects the connection method for the digital audio edit  
OUT point.  
0: Cut processing  
1: V Fade processing  
310* AUD EDIT  
OUT  
0000  
0001  
CUT  
FADE  
This selects the mode after cue-up operation is complete.  
0: STOP mode  
1: SHTL STILL mode  
313 AFTER  
CUE-UP  
0000  
0001  
STOP  
STILL  
The underline on the setting item denotes the initial setting.  
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USER menu  
<TAPE PROTECT>  
Item  
Setting  
Description  
Superimposed  
display  
Superimposed  
display  
No.  
No.  
This selects the time to be taken until the unit goes into the tape  
protection mode when it is left standing in the stop mode.  
(Unit: s = second, min = minute)  
400 STILL  
TIMER  
0000  
0001  
0002  
0003  
0004  
0005  
0006  
0007  
0008  
0.5s  
5s  
10s  
20s  
30s  
40s  
50s  
1min  
2min  
<Note>  
With the DV format, the maximum time which can be set is  
10s even when a setting above 10s has been selected. The  
selection screen, however, will operate for up to 2 minutes.  
This selects the operation during the tape protection mode  
when the unit is left standing in the still status in No. 400  
protection mode.  
STEP  
HALF  
401  
SRC  
PROTECT  
0000  
0001  
0: STEP FWD.  
1: HALF LOADING.  
<Note>  
When STEP FWD is selected, the unit automatically goes into  
the HALF LOADING mode when the total time for which the  
unit is left standing in the still status reaches 30 minutes  
(DVCPRO) or 1 minute (DV).  
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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Setup (setting) menus  
USER menu  
<TIME CODE>  
Item  
Setting  
Description  
Superimposed  
No. Superimposed  
display  
No.  
display  
10L  
11L  
This sets the position where the VITC signal is to be inserted.  
(The same line as for VITC POS-2 in 501 cannot be  
selected.)  
0000  
0001  
500 VITC  
POS-1  
0002  
0003  
0004  
0005  
0006  
0007  
0008  
0009  
0010  
12L  
13L  
14L  
15L  
16L  
17L  
18L  
19L  
20L  
10L  
This sets the position where the VITC signal is to be inserted.  
501 VITC  
POS-2  
0000  
0001  
11L (The same line as for VITC POS-1 in 500 cannot be  
selected.)  
0002  
0003  
0004  
0005  
0006  
0007  
0008  
0009  
0010  
12L  
13L  
14L  
15L  
16L  
17L  
18L  
19L  
20L  
BLANK  
This selects whether to output the VITC data to the positions  
selected by VITC POS-1 in 500 and VITC POS-2 in 501.  
0: Data is not output.  
502 VITC  
BLANK  
0000  
0001  
THRU  
1: Data is output.  
This selects the signal to be regenerated when the time code  
generator (TCG) in the REGEN mode.  
0: Both the time code and user bit are regenerated.  
1: Only the time code is regenerated.  
TC&UB  
TC  
503 TCG  
REGEN  
0000  
0001  
0002  
UB  
2: Only the user bit is regenerated.  
This selects whether values used in the internal time code  
generator are preset from the front panel or remote controller  
or synchronized with time code values read from the tape.  
OFF  
ON  
504 REGEN  
MODE  
0000  
0001  
0: Values are preset from the front panel or remote  
controller. (PRESET)  
1: Values are synchronized with time code values read from  
the tape. (REGEN)  
<Note>  
When “1” is selected, values selected at set up menu No.503  
(TCG REGEN) are regenerated.  
This selects the time code to be used when an external time  
code is to be used.  
0: The LTC of the TIME CODE IN connector is used.  
1: The video signal VITC is used.  
LTC  
VITC  
505 EXT TC  
SEL  
0000  
0001  
000 This sets the usage status of the user bit of the time code  
506 BINARY  
GP  
0000  
0001  
0002  
0003  
0004  
0005  
0006  
0007  
generated by the TCG.  
001  
0: NOT SPECIFIED (character set not specified)  
010  
1: ISO CHARACTER (8 bits character set based on lSO646,  
011  
lSO2022)  
2: UNASSIGNED 1 (undefined)  
3: UNASSIGNED 2 (undefined)  
4: UNASSIGNED 3 (undefined)  
100  
101  
110  
111  
5 : PAGE/LINE  
6: UNASSIGNED 4 (undefined)  
7: UNASSIGNED 5 (undefined)  
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USER menu  
<TIME CODE> (continued)  
Setting  
Item  
Description  
Superimposed  
display  
Superimposed  
display  
No.  
No.  
This selects whether to control the phase correction of the  
LTC generated by the TCG.  
0: Phase correction control is not performed.  
1: Phase correction control is performed.  
OFF  
ON  
PHASE  
CORR  
0000  
0001  
507  
This selects whether the CF flag of the TCG is to ON.  
0: CF flag is OFF.  
1: CF flag is ON.  
0000  
0001  
OFF  
ON  
508 TCG CF  
FLAG  
This selects the DF/NDF mode for CTL and TCG.  
0: Drop frame mode.  
1: Non-drop frame mode.  
DF  
NDF  
0000  
0001  
509  
DF 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.  
0: Generator runs only during recording.  
1: Generator runs during usual operation.  
0000  
0001  
REC  
FREE  
510  
RUN MODE  
<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)  
0000  
0001  
V OUT  
TC IN  
511  
TC OUT  
REF  
0: Time code is synchronized with output video signal.  
1: Time code is synchronized with external time code input.  
The underline on the setting item denotes the initial setting.  
USER menu  
<VIDEO>  
Setting  
Item  
Description  
Superimposed  
display  
Superimposed  
display  
No.  
No.  
This selects the component input signal level.  
0: Mll level.  
M
ΙΙ  
0000  
0001  
600  
P
B
/P  
R
B-CAM  
IN LV  
1: 0 cam level.  
This selects whether to generate the internal black burst  
0000  
0001  
OFF  
BB  
601  
INT BB  
SIG  
signal.  
0: Signal is not generated.  
1: Signal is generated.  
This selects color killer processing for the video input signals.  
0: The signals are forcibly processed as B/W signals.  
1: The signals are automatically processed.  
0000  
0001  
B/W  
AUTO  
INPUT  
C KILL  
602  
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.  
0000  
0001  
N-VF  
VF  
603 OUT  
VSYNC  
0: Signals are not floated.  
1: Signals are floated.  
The underline on the setting item denotes the initial setting.  
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Setup (setting) menus  
USER menu  
<VIDEO> (continued)  
Item  
Setting  
Description  
No.  
Superimposed  
display  
No. Superimposed  
display  
This selects whether the video output signal is to be muted in  
the event of a low RF or disengaged servo lock during  
playback.  
N-MUTE  
0000  
604 V-MUTE  
SEL  
LOW-RF  
0001  
0: No muting (picture freezes).  
1: Muting (picture turns grey).  
This selects ON or OFF for the closed capture signal in the  
first field.  
0: Forced blanking performed.  
1: Blanking not performed.  
605 CC (F1)  
BLANK  
0000  
0001  
BLANK  
THRU  
This selects ON or OFF for the closed capture signal in the  
second field.  
0: Forced blanking performed.  
1: Blanking not performed.  
606  
CC (F2)  
BLANK  
0000  
0001  
BLANK  
THRU  
This selects the freeze mode for still pictures.  
0: Field freeze  
1: Frame freeze  
F I E L D  
FRAME  
608 FREEZE  
SEL  
0000  
0001  
<Note>  
When frame freeze is selected, the frame freeze mode is  
established even during slow motion.  
FORCED  
AUTO  
This selects the conditions under which frame detection is to  
be performed when signals are input.  
609 IN FRM  
DET  
0000  
0001  
0: Frame detection is performed at all times.  
1: Frame detection is prohibited only when non-standard  
signals are input.  
OFF  
ON  
This selects whether to superimpose EDH onto the serial  
output signals.  
611 EDH  
0000  
0001  
0: EDH is not superimposed.  
1: 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.  
0: 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.  
612 WIDE  
SELECT  
0000  
0001  
0002  
AUTO  
WIDE  
NORMAL  
1: 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  
2: 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.  
The underline on the setting item denotes the initial setting.  
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USER menu  
<AUDIO>  
Item  
Setting  
Description  
Superimposed No. Superimposed  
display  
No.  
display  
4dB  
700 CH1 IN  
LV  
This selects the audio input (CH1) reference level switching.  
0000  
0001  
0002  
0003  
0dB  
-20dB  
-60dB  
701 CH2 IN  
LV  
4dB  
0dB  
-20dB  
-60dB  
This selects the audio input (CH2) reference level switching.  
0000  
0001  
0002  
0003  
This selects the audio output (CH1) reference level switching.  
This selects the audio output (CH2) reference level switching.  
703 CH1 OUT  
LV  
0000  
0001  
0002  
4dB  
0dB  
-20dB  
704 CH2 OUT  
LV  
0000  
0001  
4dB  
0dB  
0002  
-20dB  
This selects the monitor output.  
713 MONI CH  
SEL  
0000  
0001  
0002  
0003  
AUTO 1  
AUTO 2  
AUTO 3  
AUTO 4  
0: In the tape speed range of –0.43× (–0.5× to ±1× normal  
speed, PCM AUDIO is output; at all other times, CUE is  
automatically output.  
1: In the PLAY mode, PCM AUDIO is output; at all other  
times, CUE is automatically output.  
2: In the PLAY mode, PCM AUDIO is output; in the tape  
speed range of –0.43× (–0.5×) to ±1× normal speed,  
QUICK PCM AUDIO is output; at all other times, CUE is  
automatically output.  
3: In the tape speed range of –0.2× to +0.2× normal speed,  
QUICK PCM AUDIO is output; in the tape speed ranges of  
–1× to –0.2× and +0.2× to +1× (excluding –0.2× and  
+0.2×) normal speed, PCM AUDIO is output; at all other  
times, CUE is automatically output.  
<Notes>  
1. The tape speed figures given above in parentheses apply  
when DV format tapes are used.  
2. PCM AUDIO complies with the AUDIO MONITOR SELECT  
SW setting and is set to CH1, CH2 or MIX (CH1+CH2).  
3. “QUICK PCM AUDIO” is a playback mode in which priority is  
given to aligning the video and audio phases during slow-  
motion playback. In this mode, the sound at 1× normal  
speed is played back one frame at a time each time the  
video frame is updated.  
(During normal PCM AUDIO slow-motion playback, the  
sound is stretched out so that it is played back after the  
pictures.)  
CH1  
CH2  
CH1+2  
This selects the input signal to be recorded on the audio CH1  
track.  
0: Audio input CH1 signal.  
1: Audio input CH2 signal.  
2: Mixed audio input CH1 and CH2 signal.  
714  
715  
REC CH1  
REC CH2  
0000  
0001  
0002  
This selects the input signal to be recorded on the audio CH2  
track.  
0: Audio input CH1 signal.  
CH1  
CH2  
0000  
0001  
0002  
CH1+2  
1: Audio input CH2 signal.  
2: Mixed audio input CH1 and CH2 signal.  
The underline on the setting item denotes the initial setting.  
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<AUDIO> (continued)  
Item  
Setting  
Description  
No.  
Superimposed No.  
display  
Superimposed  
display  
CH1  
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  
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 format playback.  
0: The CH1 track signals are output to CH1 and the CH2  
track signals to CH2. (Only the sound during shooting is  
output.)  
0000  
0001  
0002  
ST1  
ST2  
ST1+2  
718 DV  
OUTPUT  
1: The CH3 track signals are output to CH1 and the CH4  
track signals to CH2. (Only the audio dubbing sound is  
output.)  
2: 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 format is  
played back.  
A U T O  
CUT  
FADE  
This selects the processing method for the audio edit points  
(IN point, OUT point) during playback.  
0: According to the status during recording. (Setup menus  
No.309, 310)  
719 PB FADE  
0000  
0001  
0002  
1: Forced CUT  
2: Forced FADE  
OFF  
ON  
This selects whether to superimpose the audio data onto the  
serial output.  
0: Data is not superimposed.  
1: Data is superimposed.  
720  
721  
EMBEDDED 0000  
AUD  
0001  
<Note> This item is valid when the optional serial interface board has been installed.  
PCM  
This selects the audio output (LINE OUT).  
0: PCM AUDIO or QUICK PCM AUDIO is output.  
1: Whatever is selected by SETUP-MENU No.713 (MONI  
CH SEL) output.  
LINE CH  
SEL  
0000  
0001  
AUTO  
<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.  
OFF  
ON  
This selects whether the internal signal is to be used for the  
audio input signal.  
0: The internal signal is not selected.  
1: The internal signal is selected.  
722 INT SG  
0000  
0001  
<Note> The internal signal has a frequency of 1 kHz.  
OFF  
ON  
This selects the audio output level for DV format playback.  
723 DV PB ATT  
0000  
0001  
0: The audio output level is attenuated (reduced).  
1: The audio output level is not attenuated.  
<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.  
The underline on the setting item denotes the initial setting.  
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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. 100× normal speed).  
The time code values are indicated using the display and superimpose functions.  
TC 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  
Setting the internal time code  
Place the VTR in the stop mode.  
Set the CTL/TC/UB switch to TC.  
Set the TC lNT/EXT switch to INT. (Internal time code selected)  
Set the RUN MODE. (setup menu No. 510)  
The time code runs at the same time as the recording proceeds.  
REC (RUN):  
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)  
OFF (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)  
ON (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 or to change the value.  
Each time the button is pressed, the number changes. The setting range is given  
below.  
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)  
Setting 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.  
VITC: The input video signal’s VITC is recorded as the time code.  
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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: The time code is displayed.  
UB: 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 setting 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.  
The colon between the seconds and frames  
changes to a period during drop frame mode.  
When the time code signal cannot be read,  
an asterisk is displayed on the superimposed TV monitor.  
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Superimpose screen  
The control signals, time code, etc. are displayed using abbreviations.  
CTL = control signal  
TCR = TC time code reading  
UBR = TC user bit reading  
TV monitor  
Characters displayed  
The background of characters superimposed on the display can be changed using menu  
No.007 (CHARA TYPE).  
TV monitor  
Display position  
The position of the characters superimposed on the display can be changed using setting  
menus No.001 (CHARA H-POS) and No.002 (CHARA V-POS).  
TV monitor  
TV monitor  
Operation mode  
The VTR’s operation mode can also be displayed using setting menu No.003 (DISPLAY  
SEL).  
VTR operation mode  
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.  
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Servo reference setting tables  
The servo reference signal is switched as shown in the tables below depending on the servo  
reference setting, deck mode and what input signal is available. When the mode is  
transferred to editing or recording/playback, the image may be disturbed and the transfer  
may be delayed if the references during playback and recording do not match.  
During playback or special playback  
Input signal status  
SERVO REF  
on the setup menu  
No. 304 position  
Reference signal  
(servo reference)  
REF IN signal  
VIDEO IN signal  
REF IN signal  
0
0
0
0
0
Internal sync signal  
REF IN signal  
AUTO  
Internal sync signal  
REF IN signal  
0
0
Internal sync signal  
EXT  
REF IN signal  
0
Internal sync signal  
During recording or editing  
Input signal status  
SERVO REF  
on the setup menu  
No. 304 position  
Reference signal  
(servo reference)  
VIDEO IN signal  
REF IN signal  
VIDEO IN signal  
VIDEO IN signal  
REF IN signal  
0
0
0
0
0
0
AUTO  
Internal sync signal  
REF IN signal  
0
0
Internal sync signal  
REF IN signal  
EXT  
Internal sync signal  
denotes that the signal is supplied:  
denotes that the signal is not supplied.  
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Audio V Fade Function (AJ-D650 only)  
When editing tapes, the edit point splicing selection (setting 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 (setting menu No. 309 and 310) is CUT  
Audio signal B  
Audio signal A  
Noise may appear at the edit splice.  
When the edit point splicing selection (setting menu No. 309 and 310) is FADE  
Audio signal B  
Audio signal A  
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 SHASSIS 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.  
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.  
<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  
Warning  
VTR operation  
Descriptions  
TV monitor display*  
Error No.  
Error No. lights when servo disturbances continue for 3 or  
more seconds during playback, recording or editing.  
E-00*  
(Err-00)  
Continued  
SERVO NOT LOCKED  
Error No. lights when envelope levels approx. 1/3 that of  
normal levels are detected for more than 1 sec. during  
playback, recording or editing.  
E-01*  
LOW RF  
Stop  
Stop  
(Err-01)  
Error No. lights when a fan motor stops operating.  
E-10*  
(Err-10)  
FAN STOP  
* Displays when warning information is checked by pressing the DIAG button.  
AUTO OFF mode  
The following error number flashes on the counter display section.  
Descriptions  
Error No.  
VTR operation  
When condensation is detected, the error no. display flashes, and the unit goes into  
EJECT mode. The drum rotates after the cassette tape is ejected to remove  
condensation.  
When the condensation has been removed, the error no. display disappears and the  
VTR may be used.  
<Note>  
E-20  
EJECT  
1) The drum rotates as soon as condensation is detected when the unit is in EJECT  
mode.  
2) When condensation is detected while a cassette tape is inserted, drum rotation stops,  
the cassette tape is ejected and the drum rotation begins again.  
The cassette does not move up even when 6 seconds have elapsed since the VTR was  
transferred to the eject mode.  
E-29  
E-31  
E-35  
E-36  
E-37  
E-51  
E-52  
E-53  
E-55  
Stop  
Stop  
Stop  
Stop  
Stop  
The unloading operation is not completed within 10 seconds.  
There is no response from the servo microcomputer for 1 or more seconds.  
Only the servo microcomputer was reset in an instantaneous power failure.  
The servo microcomputer does not follow the instructions of the system control  
microcomputer even when 10 seconds have elapsed.  
The message display flashes when the take-up reel has been rotating idly for a fixed  
period of time while the start/end processing operation during loading (half position) is  
being performed.  
Stop  
Stop  
Stop  
Stop  
After the cassette has been inserted, the tape take-up reel has not wound up the tape  
while the total tape amount is not detected and while the tape is traveling at or above  
the normal tape speed in the forward or reverse direction.  
After the total tape amount has been detected, the amount of tape wound up on the  
take-up reel and the amount of tape supplied by the supply reel differ to an abnormal  
extent while the tape is traveling.  
The tape has not been wound up during unloading.  
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Error messages  
VTR operation  
Error No.  
Descriptions  
The start/end processing operation is not completed even after 10 or more seconds  
Stop  
have elapsed.  
E-57  
E-59  
E-60  
E-61  
E-67  
E-69  
E-70  
E-71  
E-72  
E-73  
E-FF  
The cylinder motor speed is abnormally low.  
Stop  
Stop  
Stop  
Stop  
The cylinder motor speed is abnormally high.  
The capstan motor speed is abnormally low.  
The tape-up reel motor speed is abnormally high.  
An abnormal torque applied to the take-up reel motor is detected.  
Stop  
Stop  
An abnormal torque applied to the supply reel motor is detected or if an abnormal  
current flowing to the current-sensing resistor is detected.  
An abnormal tension at the supply side is detected in the capstan mode.  
An abnormal tension at the supply side is detected in the reel mode.  
The reel motor at the take-up side is running in the reverse direction.  
Stop  
Stop  
Stop  
Tape start and end are detected simultaneously during loading or after loading is  
completed.  
Stop  
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Connector signals  
VIDEO IN  
Active through (Option)  
SERIAL IN (DIGITAL)  
BNC×2  
BNC×3  
Y, PB, PR (ANALOG)  
Loop-through, 75termination  
switch provided  
VIDEO IN  
BNC×2  
Loop-through, 75termination  
switch provided  
REF VIDEO IN  
S1-VIDEO IN  
BNC×2  
4-pin × 1  
VIDEO OUT  
AUDIO IN  
(Option)  
SERIAL OUT (DIGITAL) BNC × 3  
BNC × 3  
BNC × 3  
4-pin × 1  
Y, PB, PR (ANALOG)  
VIDEO OUT  
S1-VIDEO IN  
BNC × 2  
BNC × 1  
SERIAL IN (DIGITAL)  
AUDIO IN (DIGITAL)  
(Option)  
CH1/CH2 AES/EBU format  
(Option)  
Signal  
Pin No.  
1
2
3
GND  
HOT  
COLD  
XLR × 2  
BNC × 1  
AUDIO IN (ANALOG)  
TIME CODE IN  
CH1, CH2  
AUDIO OUT  
(Option)  
SERIAL OUT (DIGITAL) BNC × 3  
AUDIO OUT (DIGITAL) BNC × 1  
CH1/CH2 AES/EBU format  
(Option)  
AUDIO OUT (ANALOG) XLR × 2  
CH1, CH2  
TIME CODE OUT  
MONITOR OUT  
BNC × 1  
PHONO × 1  
HEADPHONES (front)  
1/4" phone × 1  
RS-422A REMOTE (9P)  
RMOTE  
Pin No.  
1
Signal  
Pin No.  
Signal  
Pin No.  
Signal  
7
FRAME GROUND  
TRANSMIT A  
RECEIVE B  
4
5
6
RECEIVE COMMON  
TRANSMIT B  
RECEIVE A  
2
3
8
9
TRANSMIT COMMON  
FRAME GROUND  
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Connector signals  
RS-232C REMOTE (25-pin D-SUB straight cable supported)  
Description  
Circuit  
Protective ground  
Transmitted data  
Received data  
Request to send  
Clear to send  
Pin No.  
Abbreviation  
1
FRAME GROUND  
Frame ground  
Receives data from the PC.  
Sends data to the PC.  
Shorted with pin 4.  
Shorted with pin 5.  
2
3
4
5
T×D  
R×D  
RTS  
CTS  
Positive power output after communication enable  
status  
6
DSR  
Data set ready  
Signal ground  
No processing  
7
GND  
DTR  
Signal ground  
20  
Data terminal ready  
Example of connections with controller (PC) using a 25-pin D-SUB straight cable  
VTR end (D-SUB 25 pins)  
PC end (D-SUB 25 pins)  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
20  
FG  
FG  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
20  
T×D  
RxD  
RTS  
CTS  
DSR  
GND  
DTR  
T×D  
R×D  
RTS  
CTS  
DSR  
GND  
DTR  
ENCODER REMOTE (15P)  
Signal  
RET GND  
Pin No.  
Signal  
Pin No.  
Pin No.  
Signal  
11  
SYSTEM H  
SYS.SC COARSE (2)  
–12V  
6
7
1
12  
2
SET UP  
13  
8
3
C LEVEL  
14  
15  
SYS.SC FINE  
9
HUE  
4
5
GND  
+12V  
SYS.SC COARSE (1)  
10  
VIDEO LEVEL  
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Specifications  
(Video output connector)  
GENERAL  
BNC×3 (Y, PB, PR  
Y: ±1.0 Vp-p, 75  
)
Analog component output:  
AC 120 V, 50–60 Hz  
150 W  
Power supply:  
Power consumption:  
P
B, PR: 0.486/0.7 Vp-p switchable, 75  
(75% color bar, 7.5% setup)  
BNC×3  
Analog composite output:  
S VIDEO output:  
Video1/video2/video3 (superimpose  
on/off)  
S terminal (4-pin)×1  
Operating ambient temperature:  
Operating ambient humidity:  
Weight:  
41°F to 104°F (5°C to 40°C)  
10% to 90% (no condensation)  
35.2 Ibs (16 kg)  
16-3/4×6-15/16x16-3/8 inches  
(424×175×415 mm)  
Y: ±1.0 Vp-p, 75  
C: 0.286 Vp-p (burst), 75  
Dimensions (W×H×D):  
Serial digital component output  
(option):  
DVCPRO format  
Digital video  
Recording format:  
Recording tracks:  
Complies with SMPTE259M-C standard,  
BNC×3  
Recorded in sub-code area  
Time code  
Digital audio 2channels  
(Video signals adjustment)  
Video output gain:  
Video output chroma gain:  
Video output hue:  
1 track  
Cue Track  
±3 dB  
Control (CTL) 1 track  
33.820 mm/sec  
±3 dB  
Control from ENCODER  
±30°  
Tape speed:  
Recording time:  
REMOTE connector  
123 minutes (with AJ-P123LP)  
63 minutes (with AJ-P63MP)  
1/4-inch thin magnetic layer metal tape  
Less than 3 min (with AJ-P123LP)  
Less than 2 min (with AJ-P63MP)  
0 to ±60× normal speed (color)  
+0.75× normal speed in + direction  
–0.43× normal speed in – direction  
±0 frame (using time code)  
±15 IRE  
Video output setup:  
Video output sync phase:  
Video output SC phase:  
±2 µ  
s
Tape:  
FF/REW time:  
±180°  
AUDIO  
Search speed:  
Digital slow motion:  
(Digital audio)  
Sampling frequencies:  
Quantizing:  
Frequency response:  
Dynamic range:  
48 kHz  
16 bits  
Editing accuracy:  
Tape timer accuracy:  
Servo lock time:  
±1 frame (using continuous CTL signal)  
Less than 0.5 sec. (color framing/  
standby ON)  
20 Hz to 20 kHz (–1.0 dB to +0.5 dB)  
Better than 86 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  
T1=50 µT2=15 µs (on/off automatic)  
Distortion:  
Crosstalk:  
VIDEO  
(Digital video)  
Sampling frequencies:  
Quantizing:  
Error correction:  
Y: 13.5 MHz/PB, PR: 3.375 MHz  
8 bits  
Reed-Solomon product code  
Wow & flutter:  
Headroom:  
De-emphasis:  
(Digital IN/analog component OUT)  
(Cue track)  
Frequency response:  
Y: 30 Hz to 5.5 MHz (±1.0 dB)  
B, PR: 30 Hz to 1.0 MHz (±1.0 dB)  
Video bandwidth:  
300 Hz to 6 kHz ±3 dB  
P
Better than 60 dB  
Less than 2%  
S/N ratio:  
K factor:  
(Audio input connector)  
XLR×2, 600/high impedance selectable,  
Analog input (CH1/CH2):  
+4/0/–20/–60 dBu  
Digital input (CH1/CH2) (option): BNC×1, AES/EBU format  
(Analog component IN/component OUT)  
Y: 30 Hz to 5.5 MHz (–1.5 dB to ±1.0 dB)  
B, PR: 30 Hz to 1.0 MHz  
(–2.0 dB to ±1.0 dB)  
Video bandwidth:  
Complies with SMPTE259M-C, 272M  
standard (BNC)  
Serial digital input (option):  
P
Better than 55 dB  
Less than 2%  
S/N ratio:  
K factor:  
(Audio output connector)  
Analog output (CH1/CH2):  
Digital output (CH1/CH2)  
(option):  
XLR×2, low impedance, +4/0/–20 dBu  
(Analog composite IN/composite OUT)  
Y: 30 Hz to 4.5 MHz (–1.5 dB to ±1.0 dB)  
Better than 20 ns  
Less than 3%  
BNC×1, AES/EBU format  
Complies with SMPTE259M-C, 272M  
standard (BNC)  
Video bandwidth:  
Y/C delay:  
K factor:  
Serial digital output (option):  
Monitor output:  
Headphones:  
Phono×1, 600  
Variable level, 1/4" phone, 8  
, –8 dBV  
(Video input connector)  
Analog component input:  
BNC×3 (Y, PB, PR  
)
Y: ±1.0 Vp-p, 75  
Other input/output connector  
P
B, PR: 0.486/0.7 Vp-p switchable, 75  
Time code input:  
Time code output:  
RS-422A input/output:  
RS-232C (option):  
Encoder remote:  
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  
(75% color bar, 7.5% setup)  
BNC×2, loop-through, 75on/off  
S terminal (4-pin)×1  
Analog composite input:  
S VIDEO input:  
Y: ±1.0 Vp-p, 75  
C: 0.286 Vp-p (burst), 75  
Analog composite  
BNC×2, loop-through, 75on/off  
Complies with SMPTE259M-C standard,  
BNC×2, active through  
Reference input:  
Weight and dimensions when shown are approximately.  
Specifications are subject to change without notice.  
Serial digital component input  
(option):  
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Panasonic  
Broadcast & Television Systems Company  
Division of Matsushita Electric Corporation of America  
Executive Office:  
One Panasonic Way (4B-7), Secaucus, NJ 07094  
REGIONAL OFFICES:  
New Jersey: One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094  
Sales: Panazip 4B-7 (201) 348-7671  
EASTERN:  
Washington, D.C. (703) 759-6900  
SOUTHERN:  
CENTRAL:  
WESTERN:  
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Sales: (404) 717-6772  
1707 North Randall Road, Elgin, IL 60123 Panazip EIC-3  
Sales: (708) 468-5160  
4001 W. Alameda Ave., Suite 100, Burbank, CA 91505  
Sales: (818) 562-1501  
PARTS INFORMATION & ORDERING:  
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TECHNICAL SUPPORT:  
Emergency 24 Hour Parts & Service (800) 222-0741  
TRAINING INFORMATION:  
Digital System Products  
(201) 392-6022  
Panasonic Canada Inc.  
5770 Ambler Drive, Mississauga, Ontario L4W 2T3 (905) 624-5010  
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Printed in Japan  
Reference Guide  
• Items supporting DVCPRO/DV/DVCAM tape playback  
• Items supporting RS-232C  
Applicable models  
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This booklet describes the items which support both DVCPRO/DV/DVCAM tape playback and RS-232C.  
Read it together with the Operating Instructions.  
Contents  
E-2  
E-2  
E-2  
E-3  
. . . . . . . . . .  
Items supporting DVCPRO/DV/DVCAM tape playback  
. . . . .  
Cautions when playing back consumer DV tapes and DVCAM tapes  
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
DVCPRO/DV/DVCAM displays  
Additional set-up menu items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
E-4  
E-4  
E-4  
E-4  
E-5  
E-7  
E-9  
E-10  
Items supporting RS-232C . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
Additional set-up menu items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
RS-232C interface. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
1. Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
2. Hardware specifications  
3. Software specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
4. Error code table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
5. Command table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
Items supporting DVCPRO/DV/DVCAM tape playback  
Cautions when playing back consumer DV tapes and DVCAM tapes  
Consumer DV tapes and DVCAM tapes can be used for playback only.  
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, editing selection and execution, 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.  
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.  
Finally, check out the cautionary items for set-up menu item No.108 “FORMAT SEL."  
DVCPRO/DV/DVCAM displays  
Front panel displays  
The DV indicator lamp on the front panel lights only during DV playback.  
Superimpose display  
When T&S&M has been selected for set-up menu item No.003 “DISPLAY SEL,” one of the  
following displays appears on the third line of the superimposed display.  
In the DVCPRO mode: DVCPRO MODE  
DV MODE  
In the DV mode:  
In the DVCAM mode: DVCAM MODE  
–E-2–  
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Additional set-up menu items  
USER menu  
DVCPRO/DV/DVCAM tapes can be played back by selecting the item No.108 “FORMAT SEL”  
setting.  
<OPERATION>  
Setting  
Item  
Description of setting  
No.  
No.  
Superimposed display  
Superimposed display  
0000  
0001  
0002  
DVCPRO These settings are for selecting the format when an L  
DV cassette or S cassette is used.  
108 FORMAT SEL  
DVCAM The selected setting only becomes valid immediately  
after the cassette has been inserted. (If the setting is  
changed while the cassette remains inserted, the  
display will change but the setting will not be valid. In  
this case, the setting becomes valid when the cassette  
is ejected and re-inserted.)  
DVCPRO mode  
DV mode  
0: L cassette  
S cassette  
1: L cassette/S cassette  
2: L cassette/S cassette  
<Notes>  
DV mode  
DVCAM mode  
Bear in mind that, in addition to problems with playback,  
the trouble described below may occur when a tape  
which does not match the selected format is inserted.  
1.If a DV or DVCAM tape is inserted when the  
DVCPRO mode setting has been selected, the  
recording operation will be conducted but no  
guarantee is given for the resulting performance, etc.  
Conversely, recording is not possible if a DVCPRO  
cassette tape is inserted when the DV or DVCAM  
mode setting has been selected.  
2.The REMAIN display fails to appear properly.  
3.The slow-down position near the tape start or end is  
not located accurately.  
4.When a tape which does not match the selected  
format is inserted, no guarantee is given for the  
resulting performance, etc.  
The underlining indicates the factory settings.  
–E-3–  
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Items supporting RS-232C  
Additional set-up menu items  
<INTERFACE>  
Setting  
Item  
Description of setting  
OFF These settings are for selecting whether the RS-232C  
No. Superimposed display  
No.  
Superimposed display  
RS232C SEL  
0000  
0001  
204  
connector is to function when the REMOTE/LOCAL  
switch is set to REMOTE.  
ON  
0: Connector does not function.  
1: Connector functions.  
0000  
0001  
0002  
0003  
0004  
0005  
These settings are for selecting the RS232C  
communication speed (baud rate).  
BAUD RATE  
205  
300  
600  
1200  
2400  
4800  
9600  
0000  
0001  
DATA LENGTH  
STOP BIT  
7 These settings are for selecting the RS-232C data  
206  
207  
208  
8
length.  
(Unit: bit)  
1
2
These settings are for selecting the RS-232C stop bit  
length.  
0000  
0001  
(Unit: bit)  
PARITY  
0000  
0001  
0002  
NON These settings are for selecting the none, odd or even  
ODE for the RS-232C parity bit.  
EVEN 0: Parity bit is not used.  
1: An odd number of bits is used for the parity system.  
2: An even number of bits is used for the parity system.  
These settings are for selecting whether the ACK code  
OFF  
ON is to be returned when a command is received from RS-  
RETURN ACK  
0000  
0001  
209  
232C.  
0: ACK code is not returned.  
1: ACK code is returned.  
The underlining indicates the factory settings.  
RS-232C interface  
1. Introduction  
1) The VTR can be operated by commands when the RS-232C interface is used.  
(See command table on pages E-10 E-12.)  
2) Conditions for acknowledging commands from RS-232C interface  
The front panel REMOTE/LOCAL switch must be at REMOTE.  
The set-up 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 set-up menu  
item No.209 “RETURN ACK.”  
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2. Hardware specifications  
1) External interface specifications  
For the model AJ-D750  
(1) Connector specifications  
Connector: D-SUB 25-pin (crossover cable supported)  
Circuit name  
Protective ground  
Received data  
Pin No.  
Signal  
FG  
Description  
Frame ground  
1
2
RXD  
TXD  
CTS  
RTS  
DTR  
SG  
Data is sent to PC.  
Data is received from PC.  
Shorted with pin 5.  
3
Transmitted data  
Clear to send  
4
5
Shorted with pin 4.  
Request to send  
Data terminal ready  
Signal ground  
6
No processing  
7
Signal ground  
Data set ready  
+ voltage output after communication enable status  
20  
DSR  
(2) Example of connection with controller (PC)  
(Using crossover cable with D-SUB 25-pin connectors)  
PC side  
VTR side  
(D-SUB 25-pin connector)  
(Using crossover cable with D-SUB 9-pin and 25-pin connectors)  
PC side  
VTR side  
(D-SUB 9-pin connector)  
–E-5–  
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For the models AJ-D650 and AJ-D640  
(1) Connector specifications  
Connector: D-SUB 25-pin (straight cable supported)  
Description  
Circuit name  
Protective ground  
Transmitted data  
Received data  
Pin No.  
Signal  
FG  
Frame ground  
1
2
Data is received from PC.  
Data is sent to PC.  
TXD  
RXD  
RTS  
CTS  
DSR  
SG  
3
Shorted with pin 5.  
4
Request to send  
Clear to send  
Shorted with pin 4.  
5
+ voltage output after communication enable status  
Signal ground  
Data set ready  
6
Signal ground  
7
No processing  
DTR  
Data terminal ready  
20  
(2) Example of connection with controller (PC)  
(Using straight cable with D-SUB 25-pin connectors)  
PC side  
VTR side  
(D-SUB 25-pin connector)  
(Using straight cable with D-SUB 9-pin and 25-pin connectors)  
PC side  
(D-SUB 9-pin connector)  
VTR side  
–E-6–  
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3. Software specifications  
1) Protocol  
(1) Communication parameters  
Communication system  
Communication speed  
Bit length  
Asynchronous, full duplex  
300/600/1200/2400/4800/9600  
7 bit/8 bit  
1 bit/2 bit  
Stop bit  
NONE/ODD/EVEN  
Parity bit  
ACK code returned/ACK code not returned  
ACK code  
<Note>  
The ACK code is what is returned from the VTR to the  
controller when data has been successfully sent from the  
controller.  
The underlining indicates the factory settings.  
Any changes to the settings can be made using the set-up menu items listed below.  
Set-up menu item  
No. 205 BAUD RATE  
Communication parameter  
Communication speed  
Bit length  
No. 206 DATA LENGTH  
No. 207 STOP BIT  
Stop bit  
No. 208 PARITY  
Parity bit  
No. 209 RETURN ACK  
ACK code  
–E-7–  
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(2) Send format [controller (PC)  
Data format  
VTR]  
[STX] [command] [:] [data] [ETX]  
02h XX XX XX 3Ah XX-XX 03h  
(ASCII code: symbols, numbers, upper-case  
letters)  
20h<XX<7Fh  
• [command]  
:Command identifier; a 3-byte identifier (ASCII code: symbols, numbers,  
upper-case letters) is sent as the command.  
:This code serves as a delimiter between the command and data.  
:Data (ASCII code: symbols, numbers, upper-case letters) can be added in  
the number of bytes required.  
• [ : ]  
• [data]  
Outline of send procedure from controller  
1. The send command starts with STX (start of text = 02h). The command is then identified  
by COMMAND which follows and the data is added as required.  
The format ends with ETX (end of text = 03h).  
2. When a different command is to be sent, a response is awaited from the VTR, and then  
the command is sent. (See page E-9)  
3. If STX is sent again before ETX is sent, the receive data buffer inside the VTR is cleared.  
A command error is returned to the controller, and the data is newly processed with STX  
which was received again at the head.  
–E-8–  
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(3) Return format [VTR  
controller (PC)]  
The following responses are made to the command. If necessary, more than one response  
is made.  
When the communication has terminated normally  
1. The receive completion message is returned.  
[ACK]  
06h  
2. The execution completion message is returned.  
[STX] [command] [data] [ETX]  
02h XX XX XX XX-XX 03h  
[command]  
:This is the message (data) which is returned or the execution completion  
message identifier.  
[data]  
:This is the data to be returned. It can be omitted.  
Example:  
Send command  
[STX] OPL [ETX]  
Return message (data)  
[ACK] [STX] OPL [ETX]  
When the communication has terminated abnormally  
[NACK]  
15h  
When processing is not possible due to incorrect data or trouble in the VTR  
1. The receive completion message is returned.  
[ACK]  
06h  
2. An error code is returned.  
[STX] E R N1 N2 N3 [ETX]  
02h Error code  
03h  
4. Error code table  
ER001 : Invalid command  
Unsupported command received.  
Error in command execution  
: Parameter error  
ER002  
ER102  
ER103  
ER104  
ER105  
: VTR mode error (front loading motor)  
: VTR mode error (loading motor)  
: VTR mode error (drum, capstan system)  
: VTR mode error (reel system)  
ER106 : VTR mode error (tension system)  
: VTR dew error  
: VTR system error  
ER108  
ER1FF  
–E-9–  
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5. Command table  
1) Commands relating to operation control  
<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 stopping the tape travel.  
The resulting output picture and sound statuses differ  
according to the settings selected for the set-up menus  
given below.  
STOP  
[STX] OSP [ETX]  
[STX] OSP [ETX]  
AJ-D750: No.105 (AUTO EE SEL)  
AJ-D650, AJ-D640: No.111 (STOP EE SEL)  
For further details, refer to the set-up menus.  
This command is for ejecting the cassette tape.  
The resulting output picture and sound statuses differ  
according to the settings selected for the set-up menus  
given below.  
EJECT  
[STX] OEJ [ETX]  
[STX] OEJ [ETX]  
AJ-D750: No.105 (AUTO EE SEL)  
AJ-D650, AJ-D640: No.109 (EJECT EE SEL)  
For further details, refer to the set-up menus.  
PLAY  
[STX] OPL [ETX]  
[STX] ORW [ETX]  
[STX] OPL [ETX]  
[STX] ORW [ETX]  
This command is for starting playback.  
This command is for rewinding the tape.  
The resulting output picture and sound statuses differ  
according to the settings selected for the set-up menus  
given below.  
REWIND  
AJ-D750: No.105 (AUTO EE SEL)  
AJ-D650, AJ-D640: No.110 (F/R EE SEL)  
The maximum tape speed differs according to the  
setting selected for set-up menu No.102 (FF. REW  
MAX).  
For further details, refer to the set-up menus.  
This command is for fast forwarding the tape.  
The resulting output picture and sound statuses differ  
according to the settings selected for the set-up menus  
given below.  
FAST  
FORWARD  
[STX] OFF [ETX]  
[STX] OFF [ETX]  
AJ-D750: No.105 (AUTO EE SEL)  
AJ-D650, AJ-D640: No.110 (F/R EE SEL)  
The maximum tape speed differs according to the  
setting selected for set-up menu No.102 (FF. REW  
MAX).  
For further details, refer to the set-up menus.  
[STX] ORC [ETX]  
This command is for starting the recording.  
REC  
[STX] ORC [ETX]  
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VTR  
operation  
Return (completion)  
message  
Send command  
Supplementary notes  
SHTL  
FORWARD  
[STX] OSF:data [ETX]  
This is the forward direction shuttle command.  
[STX] OSF [ETX]  
data = n: speed data  
0: STILL  
1: ×0.03 (DVCPRO), ×0.03 (DV, DVCAM)  
2 : ×0.1 (DVCPRO), ×0.1 (DV, DVCAM)  
3 : ×0.2 (DVCPRO), ×0.3 (DV, DVCAM)  
4 : ×0.5 (DVCPRO), ×0.5 (DV, DVCAM)  
5 : × 1 (DVCPRO), ×1  
(DV, DVCAM)  
6: ×1.85 (DVCPRO), ×1.85 (DV, DVCAM)  
7 : ×4.1 (DVCPRO), ×3.1 (DV, DVCAM)  
8 : ×9.5 (DVCPRO), ×9.5 (DV, DVCAM)  
9 : ×16 (DVCPRO), ×16 (DV, DVCAM): This speed differs according to the setting  
selected for set-up menu No.101 (SHTL  
MAX).  
A: ×32  
(DVCPRO), ×32  
(DV, DVCAM): This speed differs according to the setting  
selected for set-up menu No.101 (SHTL  
MAX).  
SHTL  
REVERSE  
[STX] OSR:data [ETX]  
[STX] OSR [ETX]  
This is the reverse direction shuttle command.  
data = n: speed data  
0: STILL  
1: ×0.03 (DVCPRO), ×0.03 (DV, DVCAM)  
×0.1  
2: ×0.1 (DVCPRO),  
(DV, DVCAM)  
3: ×0.2 (DVCPRO), ×0.3 (DV, DVCAM)  
4: ×0.5 (DVCPRO), ×0.5 (DV, DVCAM)  
5: ×1  
(DVCPRO), ×1  
(DV, DVCAM)  
6: ×1.85 (DVCPRO), ×1.85 (DV, DVCAM)  
7: ×4.1 (DVCPRO), ×3.1 (DV, DVCAM)  
8: ×9.5 (DVCPRO), ×9.5 (DV, DVCAM)  
9: ×16 (DVCPRO), ×16  
(DV, DVCAM): This speed differs according to the setting  
selected for set-up menu No.101 (SHTL  
MAX).  
A: ×32 (DVCPRO), ×32 (DV, DVCAM): This speed differs according to the setting  
selected for set-up menu No.101 (SHTL  
MAX).  
STANDBY  
OFF  
[STX] OBF [ETX]  
[STX] OBN [ETX]  
[STX] OBF [ETX] This command is for setting the VTR to standby OFF.  
[STX] OBN [ETX] This command is for setting the VTR to standby ON.  
STANDBY  
ON.  
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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  
CTL/TC  
DATA  
[STX] QCD [ETX]  
This command is for inquiring about the counter value.  
[STX] CD data [ETX]  
REQUEST  
data = f w gh mm ss ff  
= F  
f
W
= S  
gh =  
CTL: g = SP (20h): for a plus display  
for a minus display  
– (2Dh):  
CTL or TC is returned,  
whichever corresponds  
to the front display  
h = O~9: hours  
TC: gh = 00~23: hours  
mm = 00~59: minutes  
mode.  
00~59: seconds  
ss =  
ff = 00~29: frames (NTSC)  
00~24: frames (PAL)  
STATUS  
REQUEST  
This command is for inquiring about the VTR’s operation  
mode.  
[STX] QOP [ETX]  
[STX] xxx [ETX]  
xxx = O E J : EJECT  
OFF: FAST FORWARD  
O P L : PLAY  
ORC: R E C  
REWIND  
ORW:  
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)  
E P V : PREVIEW  
ERV: REVIEW  
ID (VTR No.)  
REQUEST  
This command is for inquiring about the VTR used.  
[STX] data [ETX]  
[STX] QID [ETX]  
data = for NTSC system: AJ-D750, AJ-D650, AJ-D640  
AJ-D750E, AJ-D650E, AJ-D640E  
for PAL system:  
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3) Microsoft QuickBASIC sample program  
CLS  
STX$ =  
CHR$(&H2): ETX$ = CHR$(&H3): NAK$ = CHR$(15): ACK$ = CHR$(&HG)  
PRINT "***  
RS-232C COMMUNICATION SAMPLE PROGRAM ***"  
PRINT "Type Command ’QUIT’ to quit."  
PRINT  
REM *** Communication Port Initial & Open ***  
REM Port 1,9600Bps,No parity, 8 bit data,1 stop bit  
OPEN "COM1:9600,N,8,1" FOR RANDOM AS #l LEN = 256  
REM *** Input Command & Send Command ***  
SendCmd:  
INPUT "Input Command ="; SEND$  
IF SENDS =  
"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$ =  
IF RECV$  
IF RECV$  
IF RECV$  
INPUT$(1, #1)  
=
STX$ THEN RECV$ = "[Stx]"  
= ACK$ THEN RECV$ = "[Ack]"  
= NAK$ THEN RECV$ = "[Nak]"  
IF RECV$ =  
BUFFER$ =  
ETX$ THEN BUFFER$ = BUFFER$ + "[Etx]": GOTO DispOut  
BUFFER$ + RECV$  
GOTO RecvCmd  
REM *** Output Receive Command ***  
DispOut:  
PRINT "Receive Command ="; BUFFER$  
PRINT  
BUFFER$ = ""  
GOTO SendCmd  
REM *** End Program ***  
ProgEnd:  
CLOSE  
END  
MICROSOFT QUICKBASIC is a registered trade mark of Microsoft Corporation.  
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