Panasonic VCR AJ HD150 User Manual

Digital HD Video Cassette Recorder

AJ-

Operating Instructions

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Contents

General and Features ...............................................4

Controls and their functions ......................................6

Setup (default settings) ...........................................46

Setup menus ............................................................47

Front panel ..............................................................6

Connector area .....................................................15

Operations using the front panel bottom controls ....18

Operations using the front panel top controls ..........21

Connections .............................................................24

Connections when one unit is used ......................24

Connections when 2 units are used

(deck to deck) ........................................................25

Connections with editing controller .......................26

Tapes .......................................................................27

Switching on the power/inserting the cassette .........28

STOP/STAND BY mode ..........................................29

Recording ................................................................30

Playback ..................................................................31

Jog/shuttle ...............................................................32

Manual editing .........................................................33

Preroll ......................................................................34

Automatic editing (deck to deck) .............................35

Switch settings and adjustments ...........................36

Selecting the editing mode ....................................37

Entering the edit points .........................................38

Checking the edit points ........................................39

SYSTEM menu .....................................................51

USER menu ...........................................................53

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BASIC menu ......................................................53

OPERATION menu ............................................56

INTERFACE menu .............................................59

EDIT menu .........................................................61

TAPE PROTECT menu ......................................64

TIME CODE menu .............................................65

VIDEO menu ......................................................67

AUDIO menu ......................................................70

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MENU menu .......................................................77

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Time code/user bit ...................................................78

Recording internal/external time codes ...................79

Reproducing the time code/user bit ........................80

Superimpose screen ...............................................81

Audio recording channel and monitor

output selection .....................................................82

Printed circuit board ................................................83

Rack mounting ........................................................84

Video Head cleaning ...............................................85

Condensation ..........................................................85

Error messages .......................................................86

Table of AUTO OFF Error messages ......................88

RS-232C interface ...................................................90

Connector signals ...................................................97

Specifications ..........................................................99

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Modifying the edit points .......................................40

Preview .................................................................41

Executing automatic editing ..................................42

Review ..................................................................43

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Audio split editing ....................................................44

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

Power cord....1 pc

Options

AJ-MA75P Rack mounting adapter

AJ-UDC150P HD-SD format converter

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General and Features

This unit is a DVCPRO HD format HD digital video cassette recorder which is designed to

use 1/4-inch wide compact cassette tapes.

It is a studio-use digital VTR which can record, play back and edit HD signals (1080i, 59.94

Hz/60 Hz), and can play back tapes recorded using the existing DVCPRO (25 Mbps/50

Mbps) format. Use of the HD-SD conversion facility of the optional format converter enables

interfacing with existing SD systems and development into HD systems. This VTR with its

high picture quality uses high-efficiency digital compression technology to reduce by a

significant margin the degree of deterioration in the sound and picture quality which

accompanies dubbing.

The unit features a compact 4U size and lightweight design to make it easier to carry around.

It can also be easily installed in a 19-inch rack.

The settings for the unit’s setup are performed interactively while viewing the display tube at

the top front of the unit or the screen menus shown on a TV monitor. Both assemble and

insert editing facilities are provided as editing functions.

Features

Compact size and light weight

This is a 4U digital VTR. Using the rack-mounting adapters (optional accessory: AJ-MA75P),

it can also be easily housed in a 19-inch rack.

Up to 46 minutes of recording

The L-size cassettes (max. 46 minutes) are used for recording. The tape is 1/4-inch in width,

which makes for a compact design.

High picture quality

The unit’s high picture quality is achieved by 4:2:2 HD component signal recording using a

recording rate (100 Mbps) which is 4 times higher than that of the existing DVCPRO format.

1080i, 59.94 Hz/60 Hz signal switching

By a process of automatic switching to match the video input signals, each type of signal can

be recorded and played back.

SDI interface

The unit comes with an HD serial digital interface as a standard accessory.

Compatibility with DVCPRO

The unit can play back tapes which have been recorded using the existing DVCPRO (25

Mbps/50 Mbps) format.

Furthermore, consumer-use DV tapes (SP) can also be played back on the unit.

Digital slow motion/dial jog

Clear playback at speeds of -1× through to +1× are made possible with Panasonic’s own

digital-slow technology.

<Note>

Some noise may occur during slow playback (using the external controller) at speeds almost

exactly +1× or -1×.

Search speed

Search speed enables the tape to be played back with color images at a speed of up to 50

times the forward and reverse direction.

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General and Features

Features

(continued)

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 can also be recorded as the LTC on

the unit’s tape.

Multi-functional interfaces

Serial digital input and output connector

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The unit features a HD component serial interface input/output connector to enable HD

component video signals and 8-channel digital audio signals to be interfaced using just the

one BNC connector. (SMPTE292M/BTA S-004)

It is also possible to output SD component serial signals provided that the HD-SD format

converter board (optional accessory) is installed. (SMPTE259M-C, 272M, 294M)

Analog video output connector

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Composite output connectors are provided as a standard feature. They output composite

signals during DVCPRO reciprocal playback, DV playback or down-conversion. At all other

times, they output the black burst signal.

AES/EBU audio input/output connectors

Digital audio input/output connectors for 8 channels are featured as a standard accessory.

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SDTI input/output connector

Use of the SDTI board (optional accessory) enables interfacing with the compressed

component signals still in their original form. (SMPTE 305M)

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9-pin RS-422A and RS-232C remote control connectors

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In addition to the standard 9-pin serial remote (RS-422A) control connector, the unit is

equipped with RS-232C and 50-pin parallel remote control connectors.

The RS-422A facility enables parallel operation if a loop connection has been performed

between the unit and another VTR.

8-channel high-sound-quality digital audio

The 8-channel PCM audio allows for not only independent editing and mixing on all eight

channels. One channel is provided for the analog CUE track.

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’s display or a TV monitor.

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Controls and their functions

Front panel

F 9

HI J

7 8

EJECT

cassette / ADAPTER

Caution: Do not insert S-cassette without adapter

;

OFF

CH CONDITION

ENTER

ESCAPE

SHIFT

POWER

[

TC MODE

CONTROL

REMOTE

PUSH

INT

TAPE

JOG

SHTL

SLOW

RESET

METER

FULL/FINE

REV

FWD

STAND BY

EXT

LOCAL

RECORDER

TC/CTL

START

PLAYER

MONITOR SELECT

AUDIO CH SELECT

CH CH CH

ASMBL VIDEO CH1/5 CH2/8 CH3/7 CH4/8 CUE

TC SET

SHIFT

ADJ

SERVO

PLAY

REC INHIBIT

REC

LEVEL

CH 1/5

CH 2/6

CH 3/7

CH 4/8

CUE

EDIT

REW

INSERT

MULTICUE

]

REC

PREVIEW

REVIEW

AUTO EDIT

OUT

PREROLL

TRIM

SET

STOP

HEADPHONES

OUT

PULL

OPEN

PULL

OPEN

PULL FOR VARIABLE

R Q

PROG

MENU EXIT

STATUS

PROG MENU

SAVE/

SET UP STATUS

MENU SET DIAG

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Controls and their functions

1 POWER switch

2 TV system/format displays

This shows the format during playback.

HD: This indicates that the tape is recorded or played back in the DVCPRO HD format.

50 M: This indicates that the tape is played back in the DVCPRO (50 Mbps) format.

25 M: This indicates that the tape is played back in the DV or DVCAM mode of the

DVCPRO (25 Mbps) format.

3 VTR status display area

The VTR’s statuses, programmable menus and setup menus appear in this display area.

This indicates the VTR statuses (format, field frequency, video/audio inputs, time code,

etc.) which have been defined by the user on the front sub-panel.

The setup menus which have been defined by the user are displayed on the front sub-

panel. Settings can be changed using the 5, 6, 7 and 8 buttons.

The setup menus are displayed using the d, e and f buttons.

4 Channel condition lamps

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

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

acceptable.

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

deteriorated.

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

Red:

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

interpolation.

5 Scroll buttons

These are used for left and right scrolling when the status is displayed in the VTR status

display area.

They are used for up and down scrolling when the programmable menu is displayed in the

VTR status display area.

6 ENTER button

Press this to enter the menu items or the settings when the programmable menu is

displayed.

7 ESCAPE button

Press this to ignore or cancel the settings when the programmable menu is displayed.

8 SHIFT button

The values of programmable menu settings can be changed at high speed by pressing the

scroll buttons while holding down the SHIFT button.

9 Cassette insertion slot

: 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.

; AUTO OFF lamp

This lights when trouble has arisen in the deck’s operation.

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Controls and their functions

< PLAY button

Playback commences when this button is pressed.

Recording commences when the button is pressed together with the REC button; manual

editing commences when it is pressed together with the EDIT button during playback.

However, manual editing will not be initiated if the servo is not locked.

Pressing only the PLAY button during manual editing will cut out the editing and establish

the playback mode.

= REC button

Recording commences when this button is pressed together with the PLAY button.

When it is pressed during playback, search*¹⁾, 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.

> STOP button

When this is pressed, the tape stops traveling, and if the TAPE/EE selector switch is at

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.

? FF button*²⁾

The tape is fast forwarded when this is pressed.

@ REW button*²⁾

The tape is rewound when this is pressed.

A EDIT button

For manual editing, press both this button and the PLAY button together during playback.

When the button is pressed in the stop mode, the input mode signals selected by the

ASMBL or INSERT button can be monitored in the EE mode.

The original picture and sound are restored when the STOP button is pressed.

When the button is pressed during playback, search*¹⁾, fast forward or rewind, the input

signals of the mode selected by the ASMBL or INSERT button can be monitored in the EE

mode for as long as the button is held down.

B SERVO lamp

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

C REC INHIBIT lamp

This lights when “1 (ON)” has been selected as the setup menu item No.113 (REC INH)

setting or when the cassette has been set to the accidental erasure prevention status.

In this state, neither recording nor editing is possible.

No guarantees are given for the audio playback sound in the search mode.

The FF/REW speed can be selected on the setup menu No. 102 (FF. REW MAX), and it is

set to the same speed.

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Controls and their functions

D STAND BY button

When this is pressed, the same tension as in the regular stop mode is applied to the tape,

and while the head drum continues to rotate, the button’s lamp lights to indicate that the

standby ON mode is established.

In the standby OFF mode, the half-loading mode is established.

When this button is pressed in the stop mode, the standby OFF mode is established, the

half-loading mode is established. The lamp in the button now goes off. When the unit

remains in the stop mode for longer than a predetermined period, the standby OFF mode

is automatically established in order to protect the tape.

When this button or the STOP button is pressed in the standby OFF mode, the standby

ON mode is established.

When a button other than the STOP button is pressed, the mode corresponding to the

button pressed is established.

On-screen settings are available for the transfer time to the standby OFF mode.

E PLAYER/RECORDER buttons

These buttons are operated when editing operations are conducted using the unit as the

recorder and a VTR equipped with an RS-422A serial interface remote control connector

(9 pins). Neither button functions when the unit is used on its own.

PLAYER button:

When this button is pressed, its lamp lights, and the player connected

to the unit can be operated by remote control. The unit’s editing and

tape transport buttons now control the player’s functions.

RECORDER button: When this button is pressed, its lamp lights, and the editing and tape

transport buttons control the recorder’s (= the unit’s) functions.

Both lamps light, and the recorder functions as the master unit for Parallel Run operations

if the PLAYER or RECORDER button is pressed while “ENA” has been selected for setup

menu No. 200 (PARA RUN). [However, external control can no longer be exercised from

the REMOTE connector (9-pin) when this setting has been made.]

F TC/CTL switch

By pressing this switch, what appears on the counter display is changed between TC and

CTL.

When TC is selected, either the TC or UB value is displayed depending on the position

selected by the TC/UB switch.

G TC/UB switch

This selector switch determines whether the value of TC or UB appears on the counter

display when the TC/CTL switch has been set to TC.

H INT/EXT switch

INT: For using the built-in time code generator.

EXT: At this position, the external time code which is input from the time code input

connector is used.

I TAPE/EE switch

TAPE: For outputting the signals played back from the tape.

EE:

For outputting the input signals selected by the setup menus No. 600 (VIDEO IN

SEL) and No. 700 (AUDIO IN SEL).

TAPE: For outputting the simultaneous playback signals.

EE:

For outputting the input signals selected by the setup menus No. 600 (VIDEO IN

SEL) and No. 700 (AUDIO IN SEL).

* The SETUP menu No. 302 (CONFI EDIT) setting is required.

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Controls and their functions

J REMOTE/LOCAL switch

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

REMOTE connector, RS-232C connector or parallel connector.

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

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

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

operation panel.

K REMOTE lamp

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

L Search button

This button is pressed to establish the search mode.

When the search dial is set to the shuttle mode and turned to a particular position, and this

button is pressed, playback commences at the speed set by the search dial.

M JOG/SHTL/SLOW lamps

These indicate the present status of the search dial and SHTL/SLOW switch.

JOG:

SHTL:

SLOW:

This lights when the unit is in the JOG mode.

This lights when the unit is in the SHTL mode.

This lights when the unit is in the SLOW mode.

N SHTL/SLOW switch

This selector switch is set when the search dial is used for SHTL or SLOW applications.

O REV/STILL/FWD lamps

One of these lamps lights depending on the operation of the search dial.

REV:

This lights when the dial is turned counterclockwise and the tape travels in the

REV direction provided that the lamp in the search button has lighted.

This lights in the JOG mode while the dial is kept stationary, and the tape stops

traveling provided that the lamp in the search button has lighted.

STILL:

It lights in the SHTL mode provided that the dial is at the STILL position.

This lights when the dial is turned clockwise, and the tape travels in the FWD

direction provided that the lamp in the search button has lighted.

FWD:

P Search dial

This is used to search for the edit points.

Each time it is pressed, the mode is alternately set to shuttle or jog, and one of the JOG,

SHTL and SLOW lamps lights. When the power has been turned on, the dial will not

function until it has first returned to the STILL position.

Shuttle mode: When the dial is turned and stopped at a particular position while the

SHTL/SLOW switch is at SHTL, the tape can be played back at the speed

corresponding to the dial’s rotary angle position. A still picture appears at

the dial’s center position.

Slow mode: When the dial is turned all the way counterclockwise with the SHTL/SLOW

switch at SLOW, the tape speed is set to –4.1× normal speed, when it is

set to the center position, a still picture is produced, and when it is turned

all the way clockwise, the tape speed is set to +4.1× normal speed. The

speed for SLOW can be set using setup menu No. 308 (VAR FWD MAX)

and No. 309 (VAR REV MAX).

Jog mode:

The dial clickstops are cleared, and the tape is played back at the speed

(–1 × to +1× normal speed) corresponding to the speed at which the dial is

turned.

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Controls and their functions

Q PREROLL button

This is used for feeding and cueing the tape for manual editing.

When it is pressed, the tape travels to the preroll point where it stops.

The preroll time can be set on the setup menu No. 000 (P-ROLL TIME).

When this button is pressed together with the IN or OUT button, the tape can be cued to

the IN or OUT point entered.

When the AUTO ENTRY on the setup menu No. 305 is set to “ENA”, IN point has been

entered at the point where the PREROLL button is pressed even if the IN point has not

been entered.

R AUTO EDIT button

Automatic editing is executed when this is pressed after an edit point has been entered.

When the AUTO EDIT button is pressed though the IN point has not been entered,

automatic editing is executed using the point at which the button was pressed as the IN

point.

S PREVIEW/REVIEW buttons

PREVIEW: When this is pressed after an edit point has been entered, the tape travels,

editing is not performed, and the preview can be activated on the screen

connected to the recorder.

If it is pressed when the IN point has not been entered, the point at which the

button was pressed is entered as the IN point, and preview is executed

accordingly.

REVIEW: If this is pressed after a block has been edited, the now edited block can be

played back and monitored on the screen connected to the recorder.

T IN (A IN)/SET/OUT (A OUT) buttons

When IN (A IN) or OUT (A OUT) button is pressed together with the SET button, the IN (A

IN) or OUT (A OUT) point is entered.

A IN and A OUT are used during audio split editing to enter an audio IN or OUT point that

differs from the video In or OUT point.

While an IN (A IN) or OUT (A OUT) point is selected, the IN (A IN) or OUT (A OUT) button

corresponding to the point entered lights. When this button is pressed after a point has

been entered, the IN (A IN) /OUT (A OUT) point value appears on the counter display.

When the IN (A IN) or OUT (A OUT) button is pressed together with the RESET button, the

IN (A IN) or OUT (A OUT) point is cleared.

U TRIM buttons

These buttons are used to trim IN or OUT point finely.

When the “+” or “–” button is pressed while the IN or OUT button is held down, the entered

edit point can be trimmed in 1-frame increments. When the “+” button is pressed, the tape

is advanced by one frame; when the “–” button is pressed, it is rewound by one frame.

V ASMBL button

This is pressed for assemble editing.

The button is self-illuminating, and it is set ON (lamp lights) when it is pressed once and

OFF (lamp goes off) when it is pressed again.

W INSERT buttons

Press one of these five buttons to select the input signals to be edited during insert editing.

The buttons are self-illuminating, and they are set ON (lamp lights) when they are pressed

once and OFF (lamp goes off) when they are pressed again.

The audio channels (CH1 to CH8) are allocated to CH1-4 or CH5-8 using the AUDIO CH

SELECT button Z.

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Controls and their functions

X Counter display area

The TC and CTL count values, UB and messages are displayed in this area.

Cassette inserted display lamp:

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

DVCPRO format (25 Mbps/50 Mbps) cassette play display lamp:

This lights when a cassette which was recorded using the DVCPRO (25 Mbps/50 Mbps)

format is being played back.

SCH lamp:

This lights when the SCH phase of the SD REF signal is within a fixed range.

CF lamp:

This lights when the color framing is locked.

TC/UB lamp:

This flashes when the TC or UB information cannot be read during tape playback; it

remains lighted while the information is being read properly.

Y Time code buttons

These are used to set the TC or UB value.

SHIFT: When setting the TC or UB value, first press this button to stop the data running.

Change the digit now flashing on the display.

Each time the button is pressed, the flashing moves to the right by one digit, and

when it reaches the right-most digit, it returns to the left-most digit.

When it is kept depressed, the flashing moves consecutively.

ADJ: This is used to change the numeral of the digit now flashing on the display.

When the button is pressed once, the number is incremented by 1, and when it is

kept depressed, the number is incremented consecutively.

START: This enters the data which has been changed by the SHIFT and ADJ buttons.

Also, Pressing this button when the TC or UB value are not set enables the TCG

or UBG setting values to be confirmed.

RESET: When this button is pressed in the CTL mode, the display is reset to

“00:00:00:00”. In the CTL mode, the entered edit points are cleared.

In the TC/UB mode, the generator is reset when the button is pressed together

with the SHIFT button.

Z Audio channel selector button

This button is used to switch the display and control of the CH1-CH4 or CH5-CH8 audio

meter and volume and insert buttons.

[ Level meter

This displays the levels of the PCM audio signals for CH1, CH2, CH3 and CH4 (or for

CH5, CH6, CH7 and CH8) and CUE track signals.

During recording and E-E selection, it displays the levels of the audio input signals; during

playback, it displays the levels of the audio output signals.

\ Audio input/output level controls

These controls are used to adjust the recording and playback levels of the PCM audio

signals (CH1/CH2/CH3/CH4/CH5/CH6/CH7/CH8) and the CUE track signal.

The upper controls are for adjusting the recording levels.

The lower controls are for adjusting the playback levels.

Each control is a “pull for variable” control, meaning that the level can be adjusted only

when the control has been pulled up. The signal levels are set to the unity value (preset

value) when the controls have been pushed down.

Furthermore, when the channels have been switched between CH1-4 and CH5-8 using

the AUDIO CH SELECT button Z, the previous information is retained until the controls

are next operated.

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Controls and their functions

] 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 and the monitor output volume.

Whether the headphones output and monitor output volumes are to be linked or kept

separate can be set on the setup menu No. 713 (MONI OUT). (Note that the headphones

output volume is normally linked.)

When the volumes are kept separate, the monitor output is set to the unity value (preset

value).

_ MONITOR SELECT switches

These are used to select the audio signals output to the monitor L/R channels.

Each time the “L” button is pressed, the signals output to the monitor L channel are

selected in turn in the following order: CH1, CH2, CH3, CH4, CH5, CH6, CH7, CH8, CUE

and back to CH1.

[However, this switching is disabled when the channel except OFF has been selected for

setup menu No. 734 (MONITOR MIX L).]

Each time the “R” button is pressed, the signals output to the monitor R channel are

selected in turn in the following order: CH1, CH2, CH3, CH4, CH5, CH6, CH7, CH8, CUE

and back to CH1.

[However, this switching is disabled when the channel except OFF has been selected for

setup menu No. 735 (MONITOR MIX R).]

The L or R lamp on the level meter display lights to indicate which signal is now being

selected. (When the unit is set to “AUTO” in No. 745 (MONI CH SEL) on the setup menu,

then the display will change according to the monitor output.)

The lamp flashes if the channels selected by AUDIO CH SELECT do not appear on the

display screen.

` METER (FULL/FINE) selector switch

This is used to change the scale display (graduations) of the audio level meters.

FULL mode: Standard scale (from –∞ to 0 dB)

FINE mode: The scale changes every 0.5 dB.

a User assignment switch

This enables the VTR statuses and programmable menus to be registered.

Refer to page 18 for details.

b Status selector switch

This enables the statuses to be registered by the user assignment switch in 3 ways.

Refer to page 18 for details.

c Programmable menu selector switch

This enables the programmable menus to be registered by the user assignment switch in

4 ways.

Refer to page 18 for details.

d MENU button

When this is pressed, the setup menu appears on the TV monitor (when the HD SDI

OUT3, SD SDI OUT3 and VIDEO OUT3 connectors are being used).

The setup menu numbers and items are displayed on the unit’s top front display area.

Press the button again to exit the setup menu settings and return to the original status.

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Controls and their functions

e SET button

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

data entry, the setup menu setting mode is exited and the original operating mode is

restored.

f DIAG button

When this is pressed, VTR information is displayed on-screen. When it is pressed again,

the original display is restored.

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

information. Switching between these types is enabled by pressing the search button.

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

travel time, loading count and power ON/OFF time, etc.

Indicated on the “WARNING” screen are the warning

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Controls and their functions

Connector area

7 89=

SD SDI

CUE

MON

HD SDI

OPTION

PUSH

OUT

(SUPER)

CH3·4

OUT 1

AUDIO

CH1·2

CH5·6

CH7·8

OUT

OUT 2

(OPTION)

AUDIO

OUT

CH1·2

CH3·4

CH5·6

CH7·8

OUT

OUT 3

(SUPER)

HD SDTI

DIGITAL AUDIO

ANALOG

AUDIO IN

CH 3

CH 1

CH 2

CH 4

PUSH

VIDEO OUT SD REF IN

HD REF IN

HD REF OUT

PARALLEL

ENCODER

REMOTE

FUSE

125V 5A

AC IN

AUDIO OUT

CH 3

75≠

REMOTE

IN/OUT

(WFM)

(SUPER)

CH 1

CH 2

CH 4

OFF

REF OUT

REMOTE

OUT

RS-232C

SIGN

2 1

;

? @ A B CG F H

1 AC IN connector

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

2 SIGNAL GND terminal

This terminal is connected to the signal ground terminal of the connected unit in order to

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

3 Fuse holder

This contains a fuse.

4 Fan motor

This is for cooling the unit.

The W lamp lights 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.

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Controls and their functions

5 TIME CODE IN connector

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

6 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.

7 CUE IN connector

The analog signal to be recorded on the CUE track is supplied to this connector. The audio

signals from a microphone can also be recorded by selecting the –60dB input mode on the

setup menu No. 705 (CUE IN LV).

8 CUE OUT connector

The analog signal recorded on the CUE track is output from this connector.

9 MONITOR OUT connector

During playback, the playback signals from the CUE track or PCM audio signal CH1, CH2,

CH3, CH4, CH5, CH6, CH7 and CH8 are output from this connector.

: ANALOG AUDIO IN connectors

These are the input connectors for the analog audio signals (CH1, CH2, CH3, CH4).

; ANALOG AUDIO OUT connectors

These are the output connectors for the analog audio signals (CH1, CH2, CH3, CH4).

< HD SERIAL DIGITAL COMPONENT AUDIO VIDEO IN/OUT connectors

These are the input and output connectors for the HD digital component audio and video

signals that comply with the SMPTE 292M standard.

The TC, menu or other information is output from the HD SDI OUT3 connector with the

information superimposed onto the signals.

= SDTI IN/OUT connectors (optional accessory)

These are the input/output signal connectors for the compressed data that complies with

the SMPTE 305M standard.

> SD SERIAL DIGITAL COMPONENT AUDIO VIDEO OUT connectors

These are the output connectors for the digital component audio and video signals that

comply with the SMPTE 259M-C, 272M and 294M standards.

The signals are output during the playback of compatible DVCPRO25M, 50M, DV or

DVCAM format tapes or during down-conversion output (optional accessory).

The TC, menu or other information is output from the SD SDI OUT3 connector with the

information superimposed onto the signals.

? ANALOG COMPOSITE VIDEO OUT connectors

These are the output connectors for the analog composite video signals.

The signals are output during the playback of compatible DVCPRO25M, 50M, DV or

DVCAM format tapes or during down-conversion output (optional accessory).

Video signals with information superimposed onto them can be output from the VIDEO

OUT3 connector.

Whether information is to be superimposed or not (ON/OFF) is selected by setting the

setup menu No.005 (SUPER) item.

The VIDEO OUT2 connector can also be used as the WFM (waveform) OUT connector.

TC, CTL, VIDEO, RF L/R and ENV L/R are the signals which can be selected on the

menu.

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Controls and their functions

@ SD REF IN connectors and 75-ohm termination switch

These are the input connectors for the SD reference video signals.

Input the NTSC signals with color burst.

To terminate, set the switch to ON.

A HD REF IN connectors and 75-ohm termination switch

This is the input connectors for the HD reference video signals.

Input tri-level sync signals with positive and negative polarities.

To terminate, set the switch to ON.

B HD REF OUT connector

This is the output connector for the HD reference video signals used for external

synchronization.

It outputs tri-level sync signals with positive and negative polarities.

The field frequency is synchronized with the input signals. (If no signals are input, the

frequency follows the menu setting.)

C SD REF OUT connector

This is the output connector for the NTSC external synchronization signal (black burst

signal).

D DIGITAL AUDIO IN/OUT connector

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

E Remote control connectors

The unit can be controlled from an external source by connecting the unit with another unit

or an external controller.

There are two remote control connectors, one for IN/OUT uses and the other for OUT

uses.

IN/OUT: For connection with an external controller.

For connection with deck-to-deck operation.

OUT:

For connection with parallel running operations.

For use in a loop-through configuration.

F 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.

G RS-232C connector

H PARALLEL REMOTE connector

This is used when operating the unit from an external source.

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Operations using the front panel bottom controls

The desired status information and setup menu items can registered in the STATUS 1 to 3

buttons b and PROG MENU 1 to 4 buttons c by using the SETUP, STATUS, PROG MENU

and SAVE/EXIT buttons a. Once the information has been registered, it can be indicated on

the VTR status display area 3 by pressing the STATUS 1 to 3 buttons b or PROG MENU 1

to 4 buttons c concerned.

PROG

MENU EXIT

STATUS

PROG MENU

SAVE/

SET UP STATUS

MENU SET DIAG

Items which can be registered

The following items can be registered in the buttons.

STATUS:

Up to 9 items including the recording format and playback format can be

registered in these buttons. (Refer to the VTR status item table for

descriptions of the items and contents.)

•

PROG MENU: Up to 9 items from setup menus in the 000 range to 700 range can be

registered in these buttons. However, the submenus of setup menu item

No.680 (BLANK LINE) cannot be registered.

•

Registration method

The items are registered as they are selected by the menu-driven system. Connect the TV

monitor to the VIDEO OUT3 connector in the unit’s connector area and display the

registration menu.

Press the SETUP button.

The message indicating that the registration steps can now be commenced appears on

the TV monitor.

-ASSIGNMENT MODE-

select any key!

MENU :<MENU>

STATUS :<STATUS>

EXIT :<SETUP>

Select the button which corresponds to the objective.

PROG MENU buttons:The registration menu for registering the setup menu items in

•

the PROG MENU 1 to 4 buttons is displayed.

STATUS buttons:

SETUP buttons:

The registration menu for registering the VTR status

information in the STATUS 1 to 3 buttons is displayed.

This cancels the registration operation.

•

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Operations using the front panel bottom controls

Turn the search dial and select the item to be registered.

The cursor (¢) on the menu screen now moves.

∫Example of the menu displayed for registering setup menu items

ASSIGN-MENU BASIC

<USER>

N0.000 - 1---

¢000 P-ROLL TIME

001 LOCAL ENA

002 TAPE TIMER

003 REMAIN SEL

004 SYNCHRONIZE

005 SUPER

006 DISPLAY SEL

007 CHARA H-POS

008 CHARA V-POS

1---

-2--

--3-

----

∫Example of the menu displayed for registering VTR statuses

ASSIGN-MENU

<STATUS> N0.000 - 1---

¢000 REC FORMAT

001 REF OUT

002 PB FLD RATE

1---

-2--

--3-

003 REC FLD RATE ----

004 HD OUT

005 SD OUT

006 UFC

END

----

When registering setup menu items: At the position of the item to be registered,

select the PROG MENU button (1, 2, 3 or 4) in

which the information is to be registered, and

press it.

When registering VTR statuses:

At the position of the item to be registered,

select the STATUS button (1, 2 or 3) in which

the information is to be registered, and press it.

The number of the button corresponding to the button that was pressed is now

displayed. When the same button is pressed again, the button number display is

released.

To register more items, repeat steps 3 and 4.

Press the SAVE/EXIT button.

The registered information is now saved in the memory. (When more than one item

has been registered, the information will be stored in sequence starting with the lowest

item number.)

To return the registered information to the state prior to registration, press the STOP

button.

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Operations using the front panel bottom controls

∫To return the registered information to the factory settings (initial settings), press

the RESET button while the registered menu item is displayed. The following

message will appear.

∫Example of the menu displayed for resetting setup menu items which have been

registered

ASSIGN-MENU INIT SET

select any key!

ALL

<PLAY>

MENU1

MENU2

MWNU3

MENU4

<MENU1>

<MENU2>

<MENU3>

<MENU4>

CANCEL <STOP>

PLAY button:

Whatever items have been registered in the PROG

MENU 1 to 4 buttons b are reset to the factory

settings.

PROG MENU 1 to 4 buttons: The button which was pressed is returned to the non-

registration status.

CANCEL button:

This is for canceling the reset operation.

∫Example of the operation menu displayed for resetting VTR statuses which have

been registered

ASSIGN-MENU INIT SET

select any key!

ALL

<PLAY>

STATUS1 <STATUS1>

STATUS2 <STATUS2>

STATUS3 <STATUS3>

CANCEL <STOP>

PLAY button:

Whatever statuses have been registered in the STATUS 1 to 3

buttons c are reset to the factory settings.

STATUS 1 to 3 buttons: The button which was pressed is returned to the non-

registration status.

CANCEL button:

This is for canceling the reset operation.

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Operations using the front panel top controls

What has been registered in the STATUS 1 to 3 buttons b and PROG MENU 1 to 4 buttons

c located at the bottom of the panel can be called to the VTR status display area 3 by

pressing the button concerned.

The called item can be operated using the buttons shown below.

CH CONDITION

ENTER

ESCAPE

SHIFT

1-1 VTR status displays

When the power is turned on, the information registered in the STATUS 1 button appears on

the display, and after this point what is displayed can be switched by pressing the STATUS 1

to 3 buttons b.

[Example of status display]

R M

O U

≥

Each item consists of 6 characters. Three items can be displayed at the same time.

The names of the items appear on the first line, and their statuses on the second line.

When the number of registered items is 4 or more, press the SCROLL buttons 5 to scroll

the display to the left or right.

When the number of registered items is less than 3, “.....” appears in the sections where

items have not been registered.

2-1 Registered menu item displays

The registered setup menu items are displayed by pressing the PROG MENU 1 to 4 buttons

[Example of registered menu item display]

¢ P

R O

M E

O C

Digit 1:

Cursor (*) for selecting items/mark (!) indicating that a setting is being

changed

Digits 2 to 13: Name of the menu item (12-character display)

Digit 14: Cursor for selecting item

Digits 15 to 20: Setting (6-character display)

≥

Two registered menu items can be displayed at the same time.

≥

When the number of registered items is 3 or more, press the SCROLL buttons 5 to scroll

the display up or down.

≥

The data in the currently selected user file (USER1 to USER5) is reflected in the settings.

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Operations using the front panel top controls

2-2 How to change a registered menu setting

Selecting the menu item:

Press the SCROLL buttons 5 to move the item

selection cursor (¢) up or down, and select the menu

item.

Transferring to the change mode: Press the ENTER button 6 to transfer to the setting

change mode. Whether operation has transferred to

the change mode is confirmed by the movement of the

item selection marker to digit 14.

Changing the setting:

Press the scroll buttons 5 to change the setting.

When a change has been made to the current setting,

the mark (!) indicating that a setting is being changed

appears at digit 1 to indicate the status.

R O

M E

O C

≥

Continue to press one of the SCROLL buttons 5 to

increment or decrement the setting automatically. If

the item allows for a wide range of variation in its

setting, continue to press one of the SCROLL buttons

5 while holding down the SHIFT button 8, and the

setting can be incremented or decremented at a

higher speed.

Entering the setting:

Canceling the change:

Press the ENTER button 6 to enter the setting change

and return to the menu selection status.

Press the ESCAPE button 7 to cancel the setting

change and return to the menu selection status.

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VTR status item table

tem as it ap-

Name of registration

menu item

pears on VTR

status display

Description of display

000

001

REC FORMAT REC FMT

This indicates the recording format.

1080i:

The tape is recorded using the 1080i format.

REF OUT

REFOUT

This displays the output reference status.

HD_59: The HD REF input signal has been selected as

the reference. The field frequency is 59.94 Hz.

HD_60: The HD REF input signal has been selected as

the reference. The field frequency is 60 Hz.

IN_59:

The HD serial input signal has been selected

as the reference. The field frequency is 59.94

Hz.

IN_60:

INT59:

INT60:

The HD serial input signal has been selected

as the reference. The field frequency is 60 Hz.

The signal from the internal generator (59.94

Hz) is selected as the reference.

The signal from the internal generator (60 Hz)

is selected as the reference.

INTSC59: The SD REF input signal has been selected as

the reference. The field frequency is 59.94 Hz.

INT59N: SD REF has been selected by the OUT REF

setting. Since the SD REF signal is not input,

the signal from the internal generator (59.94

Hz) is used.

002

003

PB FLD RATE

PB_FLD

RECFLD

This indicates the field frequency at which the recording

was made on the tape as ascertained from the tape’s

playback signals.

59.94:

The tape has been recorded at a field fre-

quency of 59.94 Hz.

60:

The tape has been recorded with at a field fre-

quency of 60 Hz.

REC FLD

RATE

This indicates the field frequency at which the recording

is to be made on the tape.

59.94:

The recording will be made on the tape at a

field frequency of 59.94 Hz.

60:

The recording will be made on the tape at a

field frequency of 60 Hz.

004

005

HD OUT

SD OUT

HD_OUT

SD_OUT

This indicates the format of the HD serial output.

1080i: The HD serial output uses the 1080i format.

This indicates the format of the SD output.

422i:

411i:

DV:

The SD output is in the 422i format.

The SD output is in the 411i format.

The SD output is in the DV format.

DVCAM: The SD output is in the DVCAM format.

006

UFC

This indicates the status of HD-SD format converter

board (AJ-UDC150P, sold separately).

LN_CON: The line converter is operating.

IP_CON: The ip converter is operating.

UP_CON: The up-converter is operating.

DW_CON: The down-converter is operating.

NON:

HD-SD format converter board (AJ-UDC150P,

sold separately) is not installed.

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Connections

Connections when one unit is used

Set the CONTROL switch on the front panel to LOCAL.

HD SDI input (audio/video) connector

Digital audio input connectors

SD SDI output connector

HD SDTI input (audio/video) connector

(option)

HD SDTI output (audio/video) connector

(option)

Digital audio output connectors

Audio monitor output connectors

SD SDI

CUE

MON

HD SDI

OPTION

PUSH

OUT

(SUPER)

CH3·4

OUT

AUDIO

CH1·2

CH5·6

CH7·8

OUT

(OPTION)

AUDIO CH1·2

OUT

CH3·4

CH5·6

CH7·8

OUT

(SUPER)

HD SDTI

DIGITAL AUDIO

ANALOG

AUDIO IN

PUSH

VIDEO OUT SD REF IN

HD REF IN

HD REF OUT

PARALLEL

ENCODER

REMOTE

FUSE

125V 5A

AC IN

AUDIO OUT

75≠

REMOTE

IN/OUT

(WFM)

(SUPER)

OFF

REF OUT

REMOTE

OUT

RS-232C

SIGN

HD reference input connector

(active-through output)

Analog audio input connectors

SD reference input connector

(active-through output)

Analog audio output connectors

Video monitor output connector

(COMPOSITE VIDEO OUT3)

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Connections

Connections when 2 units are used (deck to deck)

Source machine:

Recorder:

Set the CONTROL switch on the front panel to REMOTE.

Set the CONTROL switch on the front panel to LOCAL.

•

HD SDI signal

To audio monitor

device

To audio monitor

device

Recorder

Source machine

SD SDI

CUE

MON

HD SDI

CUE

PUSH

MON

HD SDI

OPTION

PUSH

OUT

(SUPER)

CH3·4

(SUPER)

CH3·4

OUT

AUDIO CH1·2

CH5·6

CH7·8

AUDIO CH1·2

CH5·6

CH7·8

OUT

(OPTION)

AUDIO CH1·2

OUT

CH3·4

CH5·6

CH7·8

(OPTION)

CH3·4

CH5·6

CH7·8

AUDIO CH1·2

OUT

(SUPER)

HD SDTI

DIGITAL AUDIO

ANALOG

DIGITAL AUDIO

ANALOG

AUDIO IN

PUSH

VIDEO OUT SD REF IN

HD REF IN

HD REF OUT

VIDEO OUT SD REF IN

HD REF IN

HD REF OUT

PARALLEL

ENCODER

REMOTE

ENCODER

REMOTE

FUSE

125V 5A

FUSE

125V 5A

AC IN

AUDIO OUT

75≠

REMOTE

IN/OUT

REMOTE

IN/OUT

(WFM)

(SUPER)

(WFM)

(SUPER)

OFF

REF OUT

REMOTE

OUT

REMOTE

OUT

RS-232C

SIGN

To video

monitor device

To video

monitor device

OFF

Remote control signal (9P)

Reference Signal generator

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Connections

Connections with editing controller

Recorder

AV monitor

EJECT

cassette

ADAPTER

Caution: Do not insert S-cassette without adapter

Video monitor signals

OFF

CH CONDITION

ENTER

ESCAPE

SHIFT

POWER

TC MODE

CONTROL

REMOTE

PUSH

INT

TAPE

JOG

SHTL

SLOW

RESET

METER

FULL/FINE

REV

FWD

EXT

LOCAL

TC/CTL

START

STAND BY

PLAYER

RECORDER

MONITOR SELECT

AUDIO CH SELECT

CH CH CH

ASMBL VIDEO CH1/5 CH2/8 CH3/7 CH4/8 CUE

TC SET

SHIFT

ADJ

SERVO

PLAY

REC INHIBIT

REC

LEVEL

CH 1/5

CH 2/6

CH 3/7

CH 4/8

CUE

EDIT

REW

Audio monitor signals

INSERT

MULTICUE

REC

PREVIEW

REVIEW

AUTO EDIT

OUT

PREROLL

TRIM

SET

STOP

HEADPHONES

OUT

PULL

OPEN

PULL

OPEN

PULL FOR VARIABLE

To REMOTE IN/OUT

connector

AV monitor

Editing controller

Reference

signal generator

AV switcher

Remote

To REMOTE

IN/OUT connector

To REMOTE

IN/OUT connector

EJECT

cassette

ADAPTER

Caution: Do not insert S-cassette without adapter

cassette

ADAPTER

Caution: Do not insert S-cassette without adapter

OFF

CH CONDITION

ENTER

ESCAPE

SHIFT

OFF

POWER

CH CONDITION

ENTER

ESCAPE

SHIFT

POWER

TC MODE

CONTROL

REMOTE

PUSH

INT

TAPE

TC MODE

CONTROL

REMOTE

JOG

SHTL

SLOW

PUSH

RESET

INT

TAPE

METER

JOG

SHTL

SLOW

RESET

FULL/FINE

METER

FULL/FINE

REV

FWD

STAND BY

EXT

PLAYER

LOCAL

RECORDER

TC/CTL

START

REV

FWD

STAND BY

EXT

LOCAL

RECORDER

TC/CTL

START

PLAYER

MONITOR SELECT

AUDIO CH SELECT

CH CH CH

ASMBL VIDEO CH1/5 CH2/8 CH3/7 CH4/8 CUE

TC SET

SHIFT

ADJ

MONITOR SELECT

AUDIO CH SELECT

CH CH CH

ASMBL VIDEO CH1/5 CH2/8 CH3/7 CH4/8 CUE

TC SET

SHIFT

ADJ

SERVO

PLAY

REC INHIBIT

REC

LEVEL

CH 1/5

CH 2/6

CH 3/7

CH 4/8

CUE

EDIT

REW

SERVO

PLAY

REC INHIBIT

REC

LEVEL

CH 1/5

CH 2/6

CH 3/7

CH 4/8

CUE

EDIT

REW

INSERT

MULTICUE

INSERT

MULTICUE

REC

PREVIEW

REVIEW

AUTO EDIT

OUT

PREROLL

REC

TRIM

SET

PREVIEW

REVIEW

STOP

HEADPHONES

AUTO EDIT

OUT

PREROLL

TRIM

SET

STOP

HEADPHONES

OUT

PULL

OPEN

PULL

OPEN

OUT

PULL FOR VARIABLE

PULL

OPEN

PULL

OPEN

PULL FOR VARIABLE

Reference signal

Source machine

AV monitor

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Tapes

Type

Description

These tapes are exclusively used with general consumer camera/recorder.

They can be played back on the unit if a cassette adapter AJ-CS750P available as

an optional accessory) is used. However, bear in mind that long-playing cassette

tapes (80 minutes in the stadard mode; 120 minutes in the LP mode.) cannot be

used.

Consumer cassette

(S size cassette)

It is recommened that Panasonic’s DV tapes for general consumer applications

be used.

Bear in mind that inserting one of these tapes without first installing the cassette

adapter will cause malfunctioning.

Tapes with a maximum playback time of maximum of 33 minutes. (AJ-5P23MP,

AJ-5P33MP)

M size cassette

DVCPROHD Tapes with a maximum recording/playback time of maximum of 46 minutes. (AJ-

(100 Mbps)

HP32LP, AJ-HP46LP)

L size

cassette

Standard playback cassette tapes for consumer use.

For playback, select DV as the setup menu No.022 (PB FORMAT) setting.

Use of Panasonic’s consumer-use DV tapes is recommended.

For consumer

use

Align the cassette tape with the center of the insertion slot, and gently push it inside. The cassette tape

is automatically loaded.

EJECT

cassette / ADAPTER

Caution: Do not insert S-cassette without adapter

OFF

CH CONDITION

ENTER

ESCAPE

SHIFT

POWER

TC MODE

CONTROL

REMOTE

PUSH

INT

TAPE

JOG

SHTL

SLOW

RESET

METER

FULL/FINE

REV

FWD

EXT

LOCAL

TC/CTL

START

STAND BY

PLAYER

RECORDER

MONITOR SELECT

AUDIO CH SELECT

CH CH CH

ASMBL VIDEO CH1/5 CH2/8 CH3/7 CH4/8 CUE

TC SET

SHIFT

ADJ

SERVO

PLAY

REC INHIBIT

REC

LEVEL

CH 1/5

CH 2/6

CH 3/7

CH 4/8

CUE

EDIT

REW

INSERT

MULTICUE

REC

PREVIEW

REVIEW

AUTO EDIT

OUT

PREROLL

TRIM

SET

STOP

HEADPHONES

OUT

PULL

OPEN

PULL

OPEN

PULL FOR VARIABLE

M cassette

L cassette

<Notes>

General consumer tapes recorded in the LP mode cannot be played back.

The maximum speed at which general consumer tapes can be advanced is 32 times the normal tape

speed.

•

The mximum STILL mode time for general consumer tapes is set to 10 seconds..

Cueing up a general consumer tape at the same position should be kept to the minimum in ordet to

protect the tape from damage.

•

The maximum time for STILL TIMER when a general consumer tape is used is set to 10 seconds, and

the total time during which such a tape may be left standing in the STILL mode is set to 1 minutes.

•

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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 AUTO OFF lamp is off.

When condensation has formed or some other trouble has occurred, the AUTO OFF

lamp lights, and all operations are disabled.

Insert the cassette tape.

Insert the tape at its proper position without force.

Check that the STOP lamp is on.

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

unit goes into the stop mode. The EJECT lamp goes off.

EJECT

cassette / ADAPTER

Caution: Do not insert S-cassette without adapter

OFF

CH CONDITION

ENTER

ESCAPE

SHIFT

POWER

TC MODE

CONTROL

REMOTE

PUSH

INT

TAPE

JOG

SHTL

SLOW

RESET

METER

FULL/FINE

REV

FWD

EXT

LOCAL

TC/CTL

START

STAND BY

PLAYER

RECORDER

MONITOR SELECT

AUDIO CH SELECT

CH CH CH

ASMBL VIDEO CH1/5 CH2/8 CH3/7 CH4/8 CUE

TC SET

SHIFT

ADJ

SERVO

PLAY

REC INHIBIT

REC

LEVEL

CH 1/5

CH 2/6

CH 3/7

CH 4/8

CUE

EDIT

REW

INSERT

MULTICUE

REC

PREVIEW

REVIEW

AUTO EDIT

OUT

PREROLL

TRIM

SET

STOP

HEADPHONES

OUT

PULL

OPEN

PULL

OPEN

PULL FOR VARIABLE

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STOP/STAND BY mode

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

lights and the tape stops traveling.

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

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

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

•

When the STAND BY button is pressed, the unit goes into the standby ON/OFF mode.

When the button’s lamp is lighted, the unit is in the standby ON mode.

When the button is pressed during the stop mode, the unit goes into the standby OFF

mode and half-loading mode and the lamp goes off.

When the button is pressed during the standby OFF mode, the unit goes to the standby

ON mode.

Still Timer Setting

Page 64 indicates the settings for menu item 400-Still Timer set. Still Timer settings 4 and

below will best protect the tape.

EJECT

cassette / ADAPTER

Caution: Do not insert S-cassette without adapter

OFF

CH CONDITION

ENTER

ESCAPE

SHIFT

POWER

TC MODE

CONTROL

REMOTE

PUSH

INT

TAPE

JOG

SHTL

SLOW

RESET

METER

FULL/FINE

REV

FWD

EXT

LOCAL

TC/CTL

START

STAND BY

PLAYER

RECORDER

MONITOR SELECT

AUDIO CH SELECT

CH CH CH

ASMBL VIDEO CH1/5 CH2/8 CH3/7 CH4/8 CUE

TC SET

SHIFT

ADJ

SERVO

PLAY

REC INHIBIT

REC

LEVEL

CH 1/5

CH 2/6

CH 3/7

CH 4/8

CUE

EDIT

REW

INSERT

MULTICUE

REC

PREVIEW

REVIEW

AUTO EDIT

OUT

PREROLL

TRIM

SET

STOP

HEADPHONES

OUT

PULL

OPEN

PULL

OPEN

PULL FOR VARIABLE

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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.

Set the TAPE/EE switch to EE.

EE images now appear on the TV monitor.

Check that the REC INHIBIT lamp is off.

If this lamp is lighted, set the REC INHIBIT switch to OFF.

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

5-1 Selecting video/audio input signals

1 Connect the signals to be recorded.

2 Select the input signals on the setup menus No. 600 (VIDEO IN SEL) and

NO.700 (AUDIO IN SEL).

5-2 Adjusting the audio level

1 Adjust the levels of the audio input signals in the audio CH1, CH2, CH3, CH4,

CH5, CH6, CH7, CH8 and analog cue channels selected by the setup menu

item No.700 setting. Normally, keep the audio input/output level controls \

pushed in (unity value).

The audio signals will be recorded at the proper level.

2 To adjust the recording level, pull out the controls \ and adjust them. With the

CUE signal, adjust the control in such a way that –20 dB will not be exceeded.

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.

<Note>

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

played back will be disturbed.

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Playback

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

Press the PLAY button.

Regular playback is now commenced.

Adjust the audio playback level.

Pull out the audio level controls and turn them clockwise or counterclockwise to adjust

the levels. Normally, they are kept in the pushed-in state (unity value).

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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Jog/shuttle

Jog mode

Push the search dial to the “in” position.

Be sure that the JOG lamp lights.

Rotate the search dial.

The dial’s clickstops are cleared, and the tape is played back at the speed (–1× to +1×

normal speed) corresponding to the speed at which the dial is turned. When the dial

rotation is stopped, a still picture appears. The playback picture is noise-free.

To transfer from the jog mode to another mode, press the appropriate button.

Shuttle mode

Push the search dial to release it from the “in” position. The SHTL lamp lights, and the

unit goes into the shuttle mode.

Immediately after the power has been turned on, rotate the search dial and set it to the

center position.

•

Set the SHTL/SLOW switch to SHTL or SLOW.

Rotate the search dial.

When the SHTL/SLOW switch has been set to SHTL, the playback picture speed is

varied from 0 to ±32× normal speed depending on the position of the dial. The playback

picture speed can be switched to ±8.4×, ±16× and ±32× normal speed with setting

menu No. 101 (SHTL MAX).

The dial’s center position is a clickstop where a still picture appears as the playback

image. When the SHTL/SLOW switch has been set to SLOW, the playback picture

speed is varied from –4.1 to +4.1× normal speed depending on the position of the dial.

The maximum speed can be selected using the setup menu No. 308 (VAR FWD MAX)

and No. 309 (VAR REV MAX). However, noise appears at speeds other than –1 to +1×

normal speed.

The dial’s center position is a clickstop where a still picture appears as the playback

image. The playback picture is noise-free.

To transfer from the shuttle mode to another mode, press the STOP button or other

button.

<Note>

When the unit leaves the factory, its operation is set up so that it will be transferred to the

•

shuttle or jog mode when the search dial is rotated. If it is inconvenient for operation to be

transferred to the variable-speed mode directly, it can also be transferred through the

search button.

Set setup menu No. 100 (SEARCH ENA) to KEY.

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Manual editing

Select the editing mode.

ASSEMBLE: For assemble editing.

INSERT:

For insert editing.

Select the editing channel.

In the case of insert editing, press the channel button corresponding to the signals to be

edited, and check that its lamp is on.

Press the PLAY button.

Search for the position where the editing is to be commenced (IN point) while viewing

the TV monitor, and press the PLAY and EDIT buttons together at the IN point.

Press the STOP or PLAY button at the position where editing is to be completed (OUT

point) while viewing the TV monitor. The unit goes into the stop mode, and editing is

completed.

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Preroll

Press the PREROLL button.

The VTR now performs the preroll operation.

When the edit IN point has been entered, the tape is rewound from the edit IN point for

the duration set by setup menu “000,” and the unit then goes into the stop mode.

•

When the edit IN point has not been entered, the tape is rewound for the duration set

by setup menu “000” from the position where the button was pressed, and the unit

•

then goes into the stop mode.

<Notes>

The time code or CTL signal must be continuously recorded between the edit IN point and

preroll point.

•

When the IN point has not been entered, whether to enter the IN point and perform preroll

or to perform preroll without entering the IN point can be selected at setup menu No. 305

(AUTO ENTRY).

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Automatic editing (Deck to Deck)

Editing refers to the job of using a prerecorded tape to produce a complete recording by

joining together separate cuts and deleting unnecessary parts.

The basic steps taken for editing are as follows.

Set the CONTROL switch to REMOTE on the player and to LOCAL on the recorder.

Select the editing mode.

Enter the edit points of the recorder and player.

Check and modify the edit points.

Check (Preview) before proceeding with the editing.

Proceed with the editing.

Check (Review) the recording that has resulted from the editing.

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Automatic editing

Switch settings and adjustments

When the unit is used as the recorder:

Set the CONTROL

switch to LOCAL.

Set the POWER switch

to ON.

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ENTER

ESCAPE

SHIFT

POWER

TC MODE

CONTROL

REMOTE

PUSH

INT

TAPE

JOG

SHTL

SLOW

RESET

METER

FULL/FINE

REV

FWD

EXT

LOCAL

TC/CTL

START

STAND BY

PLAYER

RECORDER

MONITOR SELECT

AUDIO CH SELECT

CH CH CH

ASMBL VIDEO CH1/5 CH2/8 CH3/7 CH4/8 CUE

TC SET

SHIFT

ADJ

SERVO

PLAY

REC INHIBIT

REC

LEVEL

CH 1/5

CH 2/6

CH 3/7

CH 4/8

CUE

EDIT

REW

INSERT

MULTICUE

REC

PREVIEW

REVIEW

AUTO EDIT

OUT

PREROLL

TRIM

SET

STOP

HEADPHONES

OUT

PULL

OPEN

PULL

OPEN

PULL FOR VARIABLE

Adjust the recording level.

Set the time counter display to TC or CTL.

When the unit is used as the player:

Set the CONTROL

switch to REMOTE.

Set the POWER switch to ON.

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ESCAPE

SHIFT

POWER

TC MODE

CONTROL

REMOTE

PUSH

INT

TAPE

JOG

SHTL

SLOW

RESET

METER

FULL/FINE

REV

FWD

EXT

LOCAL

TC/CTL

START

STAND BY

PLAYER

RECORDER

MONITOR SELECT

AUDIO CH SELECT

CH CH CH

ASMBL VIDEO CH1/5 CH2/8 CH3/7 CH4/8 CUE

TC SET

SHIFT

ADJ

SERVO

PLAY

REC INHIBIT

REC

LEVEL

CH 1/5

CH 2/6

CH 3/7

CH 4/8

CUE

EDIT

REW

INSERT

MULTICUE

REC

PREVIEW

REVIEW

AUTO EDIT

OUT

PREROLL

TRIM

SET

STOP

HEADPHONES

OUT

PULL

OPEN

PULL

OPEN

PULL FOR VARIABLE

Set the time counter display to TC or CTL.

Adjust the playback level.

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Automatic editing

Selecting the editing mode

Select the editing mode.

For assemble editing, press the ASMBL button.

For insert editing, press the INSERT button.

ASSEMBLE: The assemble editing mode (in which cuts are joined together) is

established.

INSERT:

The insert editing mode (in which cuts are inserted) is established.

Select the editing channel.

With assemble editing, the ASMBL lamp lights.

With insert editing, press the button of the channel whose signals are to be edited and

light its lamp.

Select the VTR to be operated (this setting is performed when editing with 2 VTRs).

Press the PLAYER or RECORDER button to select the VTR.

PLAYER:

Press this button to operate the player VTR and enter the edit points.

RECORDER: Press this button to operate the recorder VTR (this unit) and enter the

edit points.

1, 2

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POWER

TC MODE

CONTROL

REMOTE

PUSH

INT

TAPE

JOG

SHTL

SLOW

RESET

METER

FULL/FINE

REV

FWD

EXT

LOCAL

TC/CTL

START

STAND BY

PLAYER

RECORDER

MONITOR SELECT

AUDIO CH SELECT

CH CH CH

ASMBL VIDEO CH1/5 CH2/8 CH3/7 CH4/8 CUE

TC SET

SHIFT

ADJ

SERVO

PLAY

REC INHIBIT

REC

LEVEL

CH 1/5

CH 2/6

CH 3/7

CH 4/8

CUE

EDIT

REW

INSERT

MULTICUE

REC

PREVIEW

REVIEW

AUTO EDIT

OUT

PREROLL

TRIM

SET

STOP

HEADPHONES

OUT

PULL

OPEN

PULL

OPEN

PULL FOR VARIABLE

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Automatic editing

Entering the edit points

Search for the edit IN point by performing the jog or shuttle operation.

Establish the still picture mode at the desired position.

Refer to page 32 for details on the jog/shuttle operations.

Press the IN and SET buttons together.

The edit IN point is now entered.

The edit IN point value now appears on the display.

Search for the edit OUT point by performing the jog or shuttle operation.

Establish the still picture mode at the desired position.

Refer to page 32 for details on the jog/shuttle operations.

Press the OUT and SET buttons together.

The edit OUT point is now entered.

The edit OUT point value now appears on the display.

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SHIFT

POWER

TC MODE

CONTROL

REMOTE

PUSH

INT

TAPE

JOG

SHTL

SLOW

RESET

METER

FULL/FINE

REV

FWD

EXT

LOCAL

TC/CTL

START

STAND BY

PLAYER

RECORDER

MONITOR SELECT

AUDIO CH SELECT

CH CH CH

ASMBL VIDEO CH1/5 CH2/8 CH3/7 CH4/8 CUE

TC SET

SHIFT

ADJ

SERVO

PLAY

REC INHIBIT

REC

LEVEL

CH 1/5

CH 2/6

CH 3/7

CH 4/8

CUE

EDIT

REW

INSERT

MULTICUE

REC

PREVIEW

REVIEW

AUTO EDIT

OUT

PREROLL

TRIM

SET

STOP

HEADPHONES

OUT

PULL

OPEN

PULL

OPEN

PULL FOR VARIABLE

1, 3

2, 4

Match frame processing function

When using two VTRs for editing, a total of four edit points—namely, the player’s IN and OUT

points and the recorder’s IN and OUT points—need to be entered. However, since the last

edit point is calculated automatically, only three of these edit points must be entered.

Negative duration function

This function is used by combining setup menu No. 300 (IN/OUT DEL) and No. 301 (NEGA

FLASH).

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Automatic editing

Checking the edit points

Press the IN (or OUT) button to check the edit point.

The value of the entered edit point appears on the display.

Press the PREROLL button while holding down the IN (or OUT) button to check the

image at the edit point.

The tape is cued at the edit IN (or OUT) point, and the still picture mode at that point is

displayed.

The EE mode is established if the TAPE/EE switch has been set to the “EE” position

when “STOP” has been selected for the setup menu No. 307 (AFTER CUE-UP).

•

Press the IN and OUT buttons together to check the edit duration.

The duration time appears on the display.

Calculating the duration

•When both edit points have been set, the duration between the two edit points.

•When only one edit point has been set, the duration between the set data and the current

tape address.

•When neither edit point has been set, the duration of the previously edited interval.

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SHIFT

POWER

TC MODE

CONTROL

REMOTE

PUSH

INT

TAPE

JOG

SHTL

SLOW

RESET

METER

FULL/FINE

REV

FWD

EXT

LOCAL

TC/CTL

START

STAND BY

PLAYER

RECORDER

MONITOR SELECT

AUDIO CH SELECT

CH CH CH

ASMBL VIDEO CH1/5 CH2/8 CH3/7 CH4/8 CUE

TC SET

SHIFT

ADJ

SERVO

PLAY

REC INHIBIT

REC

LEVEL

CH 1/5

CH 2/6

CH 3/7

CH 4/8

CUE

EDIT

REW

INSERT

MULTICUE

REC

PREVIEW

REVIEW

AUTO EDIT

OUT

PREROLL

TRIM

SET

STOP

HEADPHONES

OUT

PULL

OPEN

PULL

OPEN

PULL FOR VARIABLE

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Automatic editing

Modifying the edit points

Re-entering the edit points

Search for the new edit point by performing the jog or shuttle operation, and press the

IN (or OUT) and SET buttons together to re-enter the edit point.

Modifying the edit point in frame units (trim function)

Press the TRIM button while holding down the IN (or OUT) button.

The edit point is put ahead by 1 frame each time the + button is pressed.

The edit point is put back by 1 frame each time the – button is pressed.

Resetting the edit points

3-1 Resetting both the edit IN and OUT points

Press the RESET button.

•

3-2 Resetting either the edit IN or OUT point

Press the RESET button while holding down the IN (or OUT) button.

•

<Notes>

Edit points can be reset only in the CTL mode.

An edit OUT point can be reset even while editing is in progress.

The IN and OUT points are automatically reset during the eject mode.

•

3-1, 3-2

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TAPE

JOG

SHTL

SLOW

RESET

METER

FULL/FINE

REV

FWD

EXT

LOCAL

TC/CTL

START

STAND BY

PLAYER

RECORDER

MONITOR SELECT

AUDIO CH SELECT

CH CH CH

ASMBL VIDEO CH1/5 CH2/8 CH3/7 CH4/8 CUE

TC SET

SHIFT

ADJ

SERVO

PLAY

REC INHIBIT

REC

LEVEL

CH 1/5

CH 2/6

CH 3/7

CH 4/8

CUE

EDIT

REW

INSERT

MULTICUE

REC

PREVIEW

REVIEW

AUTO EDIT

OUT

PREROLL

TRIM

SET

STOP

HEADPHONES

OUT

PULL

OPEN

PULL

OPEN

PULL FOR VARIABLE

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Automatic editing

Preview

After the edit points have been entered, press the PREVIEW button.

Normal preview is now performed.

<Notes>

If the edit IN point has not been entered, the position where the PREVIEW button was

pressed will be entered at the edit IN point.

•

To stop the preview at any time, press the STOP button.

If the PREVIEW button is pressed again while preview is in progress after the IN point,

preview will start again from the beginning.

•

When the edit OUT point is reached, the unit automatically goes into the stop mode.

•

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POWER

TC MODE

CONTROL

REMOTE

PUSH

INT

TAPE

JOG

SHTL

SLOW

RESET

METER

FULL/FINE

REV

FWD

EXT

LOCAL

TC/CTL

START

STAND BY

PLAYER

RECORDER

MONITOR SELECT

AUDIO CH SELECT

CH CH CH

ASMBL VIDEO CH1/5 CH2/8 CH3/7 CH4/8 CUE

TC SET

SHIFT

ADJ

SERVO

PLAY

REC INHIBIT

REC

LEVEL

CH 1/5

CH 2/6

CH 3/7

CH 4/8

CUE

EDIT

REW

INSERT

MULTICUE

REC

PREVIEW

REVIEW

AUTO EDIT

OUT

PREROLL

TRIM

SET

STOP

HEADPHONES

OUT

PULL

OPEN

PULL

OPEN

PULL FOR VARIABLE

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Automatic editing

Executing automatic editing

Press the AUTO EDIT button.

Automatic editing is now performed.

To stop the editing at any time, press the STOP button.

When the edit OUT point is reached, the unit goes into the stop mode after postrolling.

•

Postroll

With assemble editing, editing continues for approx. 2 seconds even after the edit OUT point

has been passed, the tape is rewound to the OUT point, and the unit goes into the stop

mode.

With insert editing, the unit goes into the play mode after the edit OUT point has been

passed, the tape is rewound to the OUT point, and the unit goes into the stop mode.

Retry function

If the AUTO EDIT button is pressed again after the STOP button has been pressed to stop

the editing, editing will start again from the beginning.

Auto tag editing

If the AUTO EDIT button is pressed when the next edit point has not yet been entered upon

completion of editing, the previous edit OUT point will be entered as the IN point, and editing

is performed accordingly.

To release the auto tag mode, press one of the tape transport buttons (PLAY, etc.).

<Note>

The entered points are automatically cleared after editing is executed. However, the

previous editing points can be recalled by pressing the TRIM+ (or TRIM–) and SET buttons

•

together.

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POWER

TC MODE

CONTROL

REMOTE

PUSH

INT

TAPE

JOG

SHTL

SLOW

RESET

METER

FULL/FINE

REV

FWD

EXT

LOCAL

TC/CTL

START

STAND BY

PLAYER

RECORDER

MONITOR SELECT

AUDIO CH SELECT

CH CH CH

ASMBL VIDEO CH1/5 CH2/8 CH3/7 CH4/8 CUE

TC SET

SHIFT

ADJ

SERVO

PLAY

REC INHIBIT

REC

LEVEL

CH 1/5

CH 2/6

CH 3/7

CH 4/8

CUE

EDIT

REW

INSERT

MULTICUE

REC

PREVIEW

REVIEW

AUTO EDIT

OUT

PREROLL

TRIM

SET

STOP

HEADPHONES

OUT

PULL

OPEN

PULL

OPEN

PULL FOR VARIABLE

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Automatic editing

Review

Upon completion of the editing, press the REVIEW button.

The review is started in the recorder.

To stop the review at any time, press the STOP button.

When the edit OUT point is reached, the unit goes into the stop mode after postrolling.

•

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POWER

TC MODE

CONTROL

REMOTE

PUSH

INT

TAPE

JOG

SHTL

SLOW

RESET

METER

FULL/FINE

REV

FWD

EXT

LOCAL

TC/CTL

START

STAND BY

PLAYER

RECORDER

MONITOR SELECT

AUDIO CH SELECT

CH CH CH

ASMBL VIDEO CH1/5 CH2/8 CH3/7 CH4/8 CUE

TC SET

SHIFT

ADJ

SERVO

PLAY

REC INHIBIT

REC

LEVEL

CH 1/5

CH 2/6

CH 3/7

CH 4/8

CUE

EDIT

REW

INSERT

MULTICUE

REC

PREVIEW

REVIEW

AUTO EDIT

OUT

PREROLL

TRIM

SET

STOP

HEADPHONES

OUT

PULL

OPEN

PULL

OPEN

PULL FOR VARIABLE

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Audio split editing

The video edit points and audio edit points can be entered separately, and they can be offset

from each other and edited.

The audio edit points cannot be entered when the assemble editing mode has been

selected. After the edit points have been entered, follow the same operating procedure as

that for insert editing.

■ Entering the edit points

Video IN point:

Press the SET button while holding down the IN button.

Video OUT point: Press the SET button while holding down the OUT button.

Audio IN point: Press the SET button while holding down the A-IN button.

Audio OUT point: Press the SET button while holding down the A-OUT button.

■ Deleting the edit points

Video IN point:

Press the RESET button while holding down the IN button.

Video OUT point: Press the RESET button while holding down the OUT button.

Audio IN point: Press the RESET button while holding down the A-IN button.

Audio OUT point: Press the RESET button while holding down the A-OUT button.

■ Modifying the edit points

Video IN point:

Press the TRIM+ or TRIM– button while holding down the IN button.

Video OUT point: Press the TRIM+ or TRIM– button while holding down the OUT button.

Audio IN point: Press the TRIM+ or TRIM– button while holding down the A-IN button.

Audio OUT point: Press the TRIM+ or TRIM– button while holding down the A-OUT button.

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POWER

TC MODE

CONTROL

REMOTE

PUSH

INT

TAPE

JOG

SHTL

SLOW

RESET

METER

FULL/FINE

REV

FWD

EXT

LOCAL

TC/CTL

START

STAND BY

PLAYER

RECORDER

MONITOR SELECT

AUDIO CH SELECT

CH CH CH

ASMBL VIDEO CH1/5 CH2/8 CH3/7 CH4/8 CUE

TC SET

SHIFT

ADJ

SERVO

PLAY

REC INHIBIT

REC

LEVEL

CH 1/5

CH 2/6

CH 3/7

CH 4/8

CUE

EDIT

REW

INSERT

MULTICUE

REC

PREVIEW

REVIEW

AUTO EDIT

OUT

PREROLL

TRIM

SET

STOP

HEADPHONES

OUT

PULL

OPEN

PULL

OPEN

PULL FOR VARIABLE

A-OUT

button

A-IN

button

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Audio split editing

■ Displaying the audio split edit points

The edit points are displayed on the front panel as shown below. (The figure shows an audio

IN point.)

Operations

Video IN point:

Video OUT point: Press the OUT button.

Audio IN point: Press the A-IN button.

Press the IN button.

Audio OUT point: Press the A-OUT button.

<Note>

If the editing mode is switched to assemble editing after audio edit points have entered,

these points will be deleted.

■ Cueing up the tape to the edit points

Cue-up to video IN point:

Press the PREROLL button while holding down the IN button.

Cue-up to video OUT point: Press the PREROLL button while holding down the OUT button.

Cue-up to audio IN point: Press the PREROLL button while holding down the A-IN button.

Cue-up to audio OUT point: Press the PREROLL button while holding down the A-OUT

button.

■ Duration display

The duration can be displayed on the front panel only.

Duration from video IN point to OUT point: Press the IN and OUT buttons simultaneously.

Duration from audio IN point to OUT point: Press the A-IN and A-OUT buttons simultaneously.

Match frame processing mechanism

When two VTRs are used for audio split editing operations, there will be a total of eight edit

points: two pairs of video IN and OUT points, one for the player and the other for the

recorder, and two pairs of audio IN and OUT points, one for the player and the other for the

recorder. Since the remaining three points are automatically calculated when five of these

eight edit points are entered, up to five edit points can be entered.

■ When a VTR without a split editing function is to be used as the

player

When a VTR which does not have the ability to set the video and audio edit points separately

is used as the player, split editing can still be performed by setting the audio In and OUT

points using the recorder and setting the data of three points as the video edit points.

<Note>

If, during audio split editing, only the video OUT point (or audio OUT point) is entered and

automatic editing is executed without the audio OUT point (or video OUT point) having been

entered, editing will continue until the audio OUT point (or video OUT point) is entered or the

STOP button is pressed to suspend operation.

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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.)

Rotate the search dial and select the item to be set.

The cursor (*) on the menu screen moves and the item No. on the display flashes.

When the dial is rotated clockwise, the item No. is incremented from 001→002→

003→004 and so on; when it is rotated counterclockwise, the item No. is decremented.

The search dial should be used in jog mode if at all possible.

Hold down the PLAY button and press the FF (next major item) or REW (previous

major item) buttons to select the menu by major item.

•

While holding down the search button, rotate the search dial at the position where the

change is to be made.

The setting No. now flashes.

When the dial is rotated clockwise, the setting value is incremented; when it is rotated

counterclockwise, it is decremented.

Release the search button when the setting is completed.

The setting value on the menu screen and display flashes.

During the SHTL mode, the item moves if the search dial is not at the STILL position.

•

Repeat steps 2 through 4 to change another item.

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.

•

To return the setup settings to the factory (default) settings, press the RESET button

while the menu is displayed. The following message will now appear:

SETUP-MENU INIT SET

YES<PLAY>/NO<STOP>

When the PLAY button is pressed, the factory settings are restored.

4 3

EJECT

<Note>

cassette / ADAPTER

Caution: Do not insert S-cassette without adapter

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 recorded

even if the MENU button is

pressed.

•

OFF

CH CONDITION

ENTER

ESCAPE

SHIFT

POWER

TC MODE

CONTROL

REMOTE

PUSH

INT

TAPE

JOG

SHTL

SLOW

RESET

METER

FULL/FINE

REV

FWD

STAND BY

EXT

LOCAL

RECORDER

TC/CTL

START

PLAYER

MONITOR SELECT

AUDIO CH SELECT

CH CH CH

ASMBL VIDEO CH1/5 CH2/8 CH3/7 CH4/8 CUE

TC SET

SHIFT

ADJ

•

SERVO

PLAY

REC INHIBIT

REC

LEVEL

EDIT

REW

CH 1/5

CH 2/6

CH 3/7

CH 4/8

CUE

INSERT

MULTICUE

REC

PREVIEW

REVIEW

OUT

AUTO EDIT

PREROLL

TRIM

SET

STOP

HEADPHONES

OUT

PULL

OPEN

PULL

OPEN

PULL FOR VARIABLE

PROG

STATUS

PROG MENU

SAVE/

SET UP STATUS

MODE/SEL EXIT

MENU SET DIAG

MENU EXIT

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Setup 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 STAND BY button and press the FF button to switch to the next user file.

Hold down the STAND BY button and press the REW button to switch to the previous

user file.

REW

SYSTEM

USER 1

USER 2

USER 3

USER 4

USER 5

REW

USER FILE

Each user file contains the following items.

BASIC

OPERATION

INTERFACE

EDIT

TAPE PROTECT

TIME CODE

VIDEO

AUDIO

•

V BLANK

•

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

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

<Note>

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

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

items.

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Setup menus

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

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

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

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

Setting and releasing the lock mode.

Press the MENU button.

While holding down the STAND BY button, press the REW or FF button, and select the

file for which the lock mode is to be set or released.

Turn the search dial and move the cursor (¢) on the menu screen to setup item No. 30

(MENU LOCK) or setup menu item No. A03 (MENU LOCK) for the system or user file.

While holding down the search button, turn the search dial and select lock mode setting

or release.

To set the lock:

Select the 0001 (ON) setting.

To release the lock: Select the 0000 (OFF) setting.

When the lock has been set, “LOCKED” flashes on the menu screen.

SETUP-MENU LOCKED

<USER2>

No.800 – 0005

¢000 P–ROLL TIME

001 LOCAL ENA

002 TAPE TIMER

003 REMAIN SEL

004 SYNCHRONIZE

005 SUPER

ST&EJ

±12h

OFF

006 DISPLAY SEL T&STA

007 CHARA H-POS

008 CHARA V-POS

Press the SET button. The setting is now stored in the memory.

<Note>

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

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

be reset to the factory settings.

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

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

Load or save

USER1

USER2

USER3

USER4

USER5

Settings can be locked.

Load or save

Loading a user file

Press the MENU button.

While holding down the STANDBY button, press the REW or FF button, and select

USER1.

Turn the search dial and move the cursor (¢) on the menu screen to setup item No. A00

(LOAD).

SETUP-MENU MENU

<USER1>

NO.A00 - 0000

759 REC PT MUTE

¢A00 LOAD

A01 SAVE

OFF

USER2

OFF

A02 P.ON LOAD

END

While holding down the search button, turn the search dial and select the user file

whose contents are to be loaded into USER1.

Press the SET button. The following messages appear on the menu screen and

counter display.

Menu screen

SETUP-MENU LOAD

USER2 → USER1 OK?

YES<PLAY>/NO<STOP>

The user file number selected in step 4 is displayed in the shaded area.

Press the PLAY button. The settings of the user file selected in step 4 are loaded, and

the USER1 menu display appears. When the STOP button is pressed, the USER1

menu display appears while the settings remain unchanged.

Turn the search dial and move the cursor (¢) on the menu screen to any setup item

except No. A00 (LOAD) and No. A01 (SAVE).

Press the SET button. The USER1 settings are now stored in the memory.

If the USER1 settings are not going to be stored in the memory, do not press the SET

button but press the MENU button.

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Saving a user file

Press the MENU button.

While holding down the STAND BY button, press the REW or FF button, and select

USER1.

Turn the search dial and move the cursor (¢) on the menu screen to setup item No. A01

(SAVE).

SETUP-MENU MENU

<USER1>

NO.A00 - 0000

759 REC PT MUTE

A00 LOAD

OFF

USER2

OFF

¢A01 SAVE

A02 P.ON LOAD

END

While holding down the search button, turn the search dial and select the user file into

which the USER1 contents are to be saved. User files which have been set to the lock

mode are not displayed. When all the user files have been set to the lock mode, the

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

Press the SET button. The following messages appear on the menu screen and

counter display.

Menu screen

SETUP-MENU SAVE

USER1→ USER2 OK?

YES<PLAY>/NO<STOP>

The user file number selected in step 4 is displayed in the shaded area.

Press the PLAY button. The contents of the USER1 file are saved in the user file which

was selected in step 4 and stored in the memory. When the STOP button is pressed,

the USER1 menu display appears while the settings remain unchanged.

Turn the search dial and move the cursor (¢) on the menu screen to any setup item

except No. A00 (LOAD) and No. A01 (SAVE).

Press the SET button. The USER1 settings are now stored in the memory.

If the USER1 settings are not going to be stored in the memory, do not press the SET

button but press the MENU button.

Automatic loading of user file when the power is turned on

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

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

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Setup menus

SYSTEM menu

Item

Setting

Superimposed

display

Superimposed

display

Description

No.

This selects the signal to output from the VIDEO OUT 2

WFM SEL

0000

0001

0002

0003

0004

0005

0006

0007

CTL

TC connector.

VIDEO 0: The CTL signal is output.

1: The TIME CODE signal is output.

RF-L 2: The VIDEO OUT signal is output.

RF-R 3: The SYNC signal is output.

4: The PB L RF signal is output.

ENV-R 5: The PB R RF signal is output.

6: The PB L ENV signal is output.

SYNC

ENV-L

7: The PB R ENV signal is output.

<Note>

1. The settings can be changed at any time regardless of the

setup menu item No. 30 (MENU LOCK) setting.

2. The signals which are output during normal playback have

approximately the levels given below.

CTL: 0.1 to 0.3 Vp-p TC: 0.6 Vp-p

VIDEO: 1.0 Vp-p

ENCODER

REMOTE

SEL

0000

0001

REMOTE This selects whether the video output signal is to be adjusted

on the VTR or with the external encoder remote control.

0: Video output signals are adjusted with the external encoder

remote control.

LOCAL

1: Video output signals are adjusted on the VTR.

SYS SC/H

0000

0001

REMOTE This sets whether the system phase is to be adjusted using

LOCAL the unit’s controls or using the external encoder remote

control.

0: The external encoder remote control is used to adjust the

system phase.

1: The system phase is adjusted using the unit’s controls.

<Note>

This setting has no effect when LOCAL has been selected as

the SYSTEM menu item No.10 (ENCODER SEL).

SYS H

(HD)*1

0000

1100

2200

–1100 This enables the system phase to be adjusted in 13.5ns steps.

-: The phase is advanced.

+: The phase is delayed.

<Note>

1100

operation is performed, the setting value does not

If setting

return to factory (default) setting.

V PHASE

(HD)*1

0000

–500 This enables the video system phase to be adjusted in 27ns

steps.

-: The phase is advanced.

+: The phase is delayed.

0500

1000

500 <Note>

In the case of the HD up-converter output from the SD

playback tape (when the option has been installed), the video

phase is fixed.

This enables the system phase to be adjusted in a total

variable range of +/-180 degrees or more.

-: The phase is advanced.

SYS SC

(SD)*²

0000

–108

0108

+: The phase is delayed.

0216

108

<Note>

operation is performed, the setting value does not

If setting

return to factory (default) setting.

The underline on the setting item denotes the initial setting.

*¹: With the HD output (HD tape playback or up-conversion output)

*²: With the SD output (SD tape playback or down-conversion output)

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SYSTEM menu

<SYSTEM> (continued)

Item

Setting

Superimposed

display

Superimposed

display

Description

No.

This enables the system phase to be adjusted in 74ns steps.

-: The phase is advanced.

+: The phase is delayed.

VO SYS

H (SD)*¹

0000

0429

–429

<Note>

0858

429

operation is performed, the setting value does not

If setting

return to factory (default) setting.

This enables the SDI OUT system phase to be adjusted in

74ns steps.

-: The phase is advanced.

+: The phase is delayed.

<Note>

SDI SYS

H (SD)*¹

0000

–429

0429

0858

429

operation is performed, the setting value does not

If setting

return to factory (default) setting.

V PHASE

H (SD)*¹

0000

–190 This enables the video system phase to be adjusted in 148ns

steps.

-: The phase is advanced.

+: The phase is delayed.

0190

0380

190 <Note>

In the case of the SD down-converter output from the HD

playback tape (when the option has been installed), the video

phase is fixed.

This enables the SCH phase to be adjusted in 90-degree

90 steps.

180 -: The phase is advanced.

SCH COAR

H (SD)*¹

0000

0001

0002

0003

+: The phase is delayed.

(The SC phase changes but the

unchanged.)

270

phase remains

This enables the SCH phase to be adjusted in a total variable

range of +/-45 degrees or more.

SCH FINE

(SD)*¹

0000

–32

0032

-: The phase is advanced.

+: The phase is delayed.

0064

32 (The SC phase changes but the

unchanged.)

phase remains

This enables the phase of the audio output to be adjusted to

the video output by 20.8us.

-: The audio output phase is moved ahead of the video output.

+: The audio output phase is delayed from the video output.

AV PHASE

0000

0100

0200

–100

100

LOCK

0000

0001

OFF This selects whether to establish or release the system file

lock mode.

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

1: The system files lock is engaged (no changes can be

made).

The underline on the setting item denotes the initial setting.

*¹: With the SD output (SD tape playback or down-conversion output)

Video output signal adjustments

A control matrix of the sdjustments is shown below.

Settings

Item adjusted

SETUP menu

SYSTEM menu

10: ENCODER SEL

SYSTEM menu

11: SYS SC

SYSTEM menu

SYS SC

SYS H

VIDEO LEVEL

CHROMA LEVEL

SET UP/HUE

LOCAL

Unit

REMOTE

LOCAL

REMOTE

External encoder

remote controller

REMOTE

External encoder

remote controller

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USER menu

<BASIC>

Item

Setting

Superimposed

display

Superimposed

display

Description

No.

This sets the preroll time which can be set from 0 to 15

seconds in 1-second increments.

000

P-ROLL

TIME

0000

0005

5S <Note>

When the unit is set to automatic editing [PREVIEW, AUTO

0015

15S EDIT], the unit will not operate if the preroll time is set to 0

seconds.

This selects the buttons which can be operated on the front panel

ST&EJ when the REMOTE/LOCAL switch has been set to REMOTE.

ENA 0: No buttons can be operated.

001

LOCAL

ENA

0000

0001

0002

DIS

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

2: All buttons except for the RECORDER and PLAYER

buttons can be operated.

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

24h 0: 12 hour display

1: 24 hour display

002

003

TAPE

TIMER

0000

0001

±12h

This selects whether the REMAIN (remaining tape time)

REMAIN

SEL

0000

0001

OFF

ON display is to be superimposed onto the HD SDI OUT3, SD SDI

OUT3 and VIDEO OUT3 connector signals.

0: Display is not superimposed.

1: Display is superimposed.

<Note>

1. Even when “1: ON” is selected, the remaining tape time will

not be displayed while this is being calculated after a tape

has been ejected or inserted.

2. The remaining tape time is not displayed when TIME has

been selected as the setup menu item No.006 (DISPLAY

SEL) setting.

This sets whether the phase is to be synchronized between

ON two decks.

0: The phase is not synchronized. The edit points will be off

004

005

SYNCHRO-

NIZE

0000

0001

OFF

by several frames but editing can be entered more quickly.

1: The phase is synchronized. Error-free editing can be

performed.

This selects whether the time code and other displays are to

SUPER

0000

0001

OFF

ON be superimposed onto the HD SDI OUT3, SD SDI OUT3 and

VIDEO OUT3 connector signals.

0: Displays are not superimposed.

1: Displays are superimposed.

The underline on the setting item denotes the initial setting.

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USER menu

<BASIC> (continued)

Item

Setting

Superimposed

display

Description

No.

display

006

DISPLAY

SEL

0000

0001

0002

TIME This selects what displays such as the time code are to be

T&STA superimposed onto the HD SDI OUT3, SD SDI OUT3 and

VIDEO OUT3 connector signals.

0: Time only

T&S&M

1: Time and operation mode

2: Time, operation mode and mode

<Note>

1. The following modes are displayed in accordance with the

format used.

DVCPRO_HD

DVCPRO_50

DVCPRO

DVCPRO(HD)

DVCPRO(50 bps)

DVCPRO(25 bps)

DVCAM

2. With the 2 (T&S&M) setting, an error message is displayed

when a warning or error has occurred.

3. REC TIME and REC DATE are displayed only during

playback of a DV or DVCAM format tape. The operation

mode is displayed for the DVCPRO (HD), DVCPRO (50

Mbps) or DVCPRO (25 Mbps) format tapes.

007

CHARA

H-POS

0000

This selects the horizontal position of the characters used for

the time code and other displays which are superimposed

onto the HD SDI OUT3, SD SDI OUT3 and VIDEO OUT3

connector signals.

0006

0037

37 <Note>

1. When this menu item is set, the displays are output to the

VIDEO OUT3 connector in the DISPLAY SEL status even if

SUPER OFF has been selected. However, when MENU is

exited, the displays comply with the SUPER OFF or ON

setting.

CHARA TYPE is output to the VIDEO OUT3 connector in

the status set on the MENU.

008

CHARA

V-POS

This selects the vertical position of the characters used for the

time code and other displays which are superimposed onto

the HD SDI OUT3, SD SDI OUT3 and VIDEO OUT3

0000

0023

23 connector signals.

<Note>

1. When this menu item is set, the displays are output to the

VIDEO OUT3 connector in the DISPLAY SEL status even if

SUPER OFF has been selected. However, when MENU is

exited, the displays comply with the SUPER OFF or ON

setting.

0032

CHARA TYPE is output to the VIDEO OUT3 connector in

the status set on the MENU.

009

010

CHARA

TYPE

0000

0001

WHITE This selects the display type for the SETUP MENU, etc. and

W/OUT the displays superimposed onto the HD SDI OUT3, SD SDI

OUT3 and VIDEO OUT3 connector signals.

0: White characters on a black background

1: White characters with black edges

This sets whether the recorder is to be forcibly set to the EE

MONI

CONTROL

0000

0001

MANU

AUTO status and the player’s playback signals are to be output to

the monitor by pressing the PLAYER button on the recorder

when the monitor has been connected only to the recorder

during deck-to-deck editing.

0: The EE status is not forcibly established.

1: The EE status is forcibly established, and the player’s

playback signals are output.

The underline on the setting item denotes the initial setting.

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USER menu

<BASIC> (continued)

Item

Setting

Superimposed

display

Description

No.

display

This selects the playback tape format.

0: For playing back a 1080i mode tape.

1: For playing back a DVCPRO50 422 mode tape.

2: For playing back a DVCPRO 411 mode tape.

3: For playing back a DV tape.

022

PB FORMAT

0000

0001

0002

0003

0004

1080I

422

411

DVCAM

4: For playing back a DVCAM tape.

<Note>

Before the PB FORMAT menu item setting is to be changed,

eject the tape first and then proceed.

This selects the HD frequency.

0: The 59.94 Hz frequency is selected.

1: The 60 Hz frequency is selected.

The field frequency set here is used only when no signals

corresponding to the OUT REF setting are input. If the

corresponding signals are input, the field frequency matches

the field frequency of the input.

030

031

0000

0001

59.94

FREQUENCY

This selects the video output reference.

0: When the HD REF input signal is present, this signal

serves as the reference.

OUT REF

0000

0001

0002

0003

AUTO

INPUT

HD_REF

SD_REF

When the HD REF input signal is not present but the SD

REF input signal is present, the SD REF signal serves as

the reference.

When neither the HD REF input signal nor SD REF input

signal is present, the HD serial signal serves as the

reference.

When none of the HD REF input, SD REF input and HD

serial signals are present, the internal sync signal serves

as the reference.

1: When the HD serial input signal is present, this signal

serves as the reference.

2: The signal which has been supplied to the HD REF IN

connector serves as the reference.

3: The signal which has been supplied to the SD REF IN

connector serves as the reference.

The underline on the setting item denotes the initial setting.

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USER menu

Item

Setting

Superimposed

display

Superimposed

display

Description

No.

100

ENA

0000

0001

DIAL

KEY

This selects the direct search dial operation.

0: For direct search dial operations.

1: Operation is not transferred to the search mode unless the

search button is pressed.

101

102

SHTL MAX

0000

0001

0002

×8.4

×16

×32

This sets the maximum speed for shuttle operations.

0: 8.4× normal speed

1: 16× normal speed

2: 32× normal speed

FF. REW

MAX

0000

0001

0002

0003

0004

×16

×32

×50

×60

This sets the maximum speed for FF and REW operations.

0: 16 × normal speed

1: 32 × normal speed

2: 50 × normal speed

×100

3. 60 × normal speed

4. 100 × normal speed

<Note>

The maximum speed is automatically limited to 50X for

DVCPRO-HD and 32X for DV or DVCAM.

104

105

REF

ALARM

0000

0001

OFF

This selects whether to warn the operator when the

REF.VIDEO signal has not been connected.

0: Warning is not given.

1: Warning is given by the flashing STOP lamp.

AUTO EE

SEL

0000

0001

S/F/R

STOP

This selects the VTR mode in which the EE status is to be

established when the TAPE/EE switch has been set to EE.

0: The EE status is established in the stop, FF or REW mode.

1: The EE status is established in the stop mode only.

<Note>

The EE output with the DVCPRO (50 Mbps), DVCPRO (25

Mbps), DV or DVCAM format is characterized by a black

picture and muted sound.

106

EJECT EE

SEL

0000

0001

0002

OFF

BLACK

GRAY

This selects the video and audio output statuses in the eject

mode.

0: The EE status is always established regardless of the

TAPE/EE switch position.

1: The statuses depend on the TAPE/EE switch position:

EE:

The EE status is established.

TAPE: The video signals turn black; the audio signals are

muted.

2: The statuses depend on the TAPE/EE switch position:

EE:

The EE status is established.

TAPE: The video signals turn gray; the audio signals are

muted.

<Note>

The EE output with the DVCPRO (50 Mbps), DVCPRO (25

Mbps), DV or DVCAM format is characterized by a black

picture and muted sound.

The underline on the setting item denotes the initial setting.

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USER menu

<OPERATION> (continued)

Item

Setting

Superimposed

display

Superimposed

display

Description

No.

This selects the EE mode output signals.

0: Signals are output with a delay equivalent to the length of

internal signal processing.

107

EE MODE

SEL

0000

0001

NORMAL

THRU

1: Signals are output directly, without internal processing, and

so are output with no delay.

<Note>

When editing mode is selected, SDTI is selected as the video

input signal (when the optional board AJ-UDC150P has been

installed), or INT SG is selected at either VIDEO or AUDIO, he

internal operations are forcibly set to NORMAL.

This set the play delay time in frame increments.

108

109

PLAY

DELAY

0000

0015

This selects whether the playback framing is to be locked in 4-

field or 2-field increments.

0: 2F mode

CAP.LOCK

AUTO REW

0000

0001

1: 4F mode

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.

110

111

0000

0001

OFF

1: The tape is rewound to the tape start.

This selects whether the VTR is to stop automatically when

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

rewinding operation in the CTL mode.

MEMORY

STOP

0000

0001

OFF

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. 315 (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.

Memory stop function

The MEMORY STOP function does not work if it is

activated within a range of 0 ±2 frames.

FWD direction

Zero

point

REW button

FF button

REW button

! When the FF button is pressed, the VTR performs the regular fast forward operation since the zero point is not located in the

direction of operation.

@ When the REW button is pressed, the PREROLL lamp lights (the SHTL lamp lights as well), the VTR proceeds with the

preroll operation, and it automatically stops when it reaches the position where the counter reads “0.”

# When the REW button is pressed, the VTR performs the regular rewinding operation since the zero point is not located in the

direction of operation.

$ When the FF button is pressed, the PREROLL lamp lights (the SHTL lamp lights as well), the VTR proceeds with the preroll

operation, and it automatically stops when it reaches the position where the counter reads “0.”

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USER menu

<OPERATION> (continued)

Item

Setting

Superimposed

display

Superimposed

display

Description

No.

This selects whether to allow or inhibit recording on the

cassette tape.

113

REC INH

0000

0001

OFF

0: Recording on the tape is allowed when its accidental

erasure prevention tab has been set to the recording

enable position.

1: Recording on the tape is inhibited.

This selects whether to cause the REC INHIBIT lamp to flash

or light up when the cassette’s tab has been set to the

recording inhibit position.

114

REC INH

LAMP

0000

0001

LIGHT

FLASH

0: The lamp lights.

1: The lamp flashes

<Note>

When “1” (ON) has been selected as the setup menu item

No.113 (REC INH) setting, the REC INHIBIT lamp lights all the

time regardless of this setting.

This selects whether to enable or disable the operation of the

eject button on the front panel.

115

EJECT SW

INH

0000

0001

REC

OFF

0: The button’s operation is inhibited in the recording mode.

1: The button can be operated in any mode.

The underline on the setting item denotes the initial setting.

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USER menu

Item

Setting

Superimposed

display

Superimposed

display

Description

No.

This selects whether two or more VTRs are to be operated in

synchronization.

200

PARA RUN

0000

0001

DIS

ENA

0: No operation in synchronization

1: Operation in synchronization

<Note>

When operating two or more VTRs in synchronization, set all

the VTRs to 0001 (ENA).

This selects whether the 9P connector functions when the

REMOTE/LOCAL switch has been set to REMOTE.

0: Do not function

201

202

9P SEL

ID SEL

0000

0001

OFF

1: Function

This selects the ID information which is returned to the

controller.

0: 20 25H

0000

0001

0002

OTHER

DVCPRO

ORIG

1: The DVCPRO’s original ID (F0 33H) is returned.

2: The unit’s original ID (A0 50H) is returned.

<Note>

The 2(ORIG) setting should only be used when a Panasonic

controller (AJ-A900 etc, sold separately) is connected.

This selects whether the PARALLEL (50P) connector functions

when the REMOTE/LOCAL switch has been set to REMOTE.

0: Does not function

203

204

50P SEL

0000

0001

OFF

1: Functions

These settings are for selecting whether the RS-232C

connector is to function when the REMOTE/LOCAL switch is

set to REMOTE.

RS232C SEL

0000

0001

OFF

0: Connector does not function.

1: Connector functions.

These settings are for selecting the RS-232C communication

speed (baud rate).

205

BAUD RATE

0000

0001

0002

0003

0004

0005

300

600

1200

2400

4800

9600

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

(Unit: bit)

206

207

208

DATA

LENGTH

0000

0001

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

(Unit: bit)

STOP BIT

0000

0001

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

RS-232C parity bit.

0: Parity bit is not used.

PARITY

0000

0001

0002

NON

ODD

EVEN

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 is to be

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

0: ACK code is not returned.

209

210

RETURN

ACK

0000

0001

OFF

1: ACK code is returned.

For selecting the method used to detect the STANDBY

COMMAND signal input at the PARALLEL (50P) connector.

0: Each time active signals are detected, the STANDBY ON or

STANDBY OFF mode is selected alternately.

50P STBY

CMD

0000

0001

OFF/ON

1: When active signals are detected in the STANDBY OFF

mode, the unit is transferred to the STANDBY ON mode.

Nothing happens if they are detected during an operation in

the STANDBY ON mode.

The underline on the setting item denotes the initial setting.

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<INTERFACE> (continued)

Item

Setting

Superimposed

display

Superimposed

display

Description

No.

This selects whether the PARALLEL (50P) connector is to

work when the REMOTE/LOCAL switch has been set to

LOCAL.

211

LOCAL 50P

0000

0001

OFF

0: The connector does not work.

1: The connector works.

This selects the remote control connector for controlling the

slave machine when the unit is to be used as the master

machine for deck-to-deck operations.

0: The IN/OUT connector is used.

212

MASTER

PORT

0000

0001

IN/OUT

OUT

1: The OUT connector is used.

<Note>

This setting takes effect only when the REMOTE/LOCAL

switch has been set to LOCAL.

The underline on the setting item denotes the initial setting.

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USER menu

<EDIT>

Item

Setting

Superimposed

display

Superimposed

display

Description

No.

This selects the operation to be performed when an edit point

has been set incorrectly (when the OUT point is before the IN

point).

300

IN/OUT

DEL

0000

0001

MANU

AUTO

0: Editing is not executed unless the illegal edit point is

cleared or set again properly.

1: The edit points already input are automatically cleared.

This selects whether to show a negative display when the IN

point is greater than the OUT point.

0: No negative display.

301

302

NEGA

FLASH

0000

0001

OFF

1: Negative display.

This selects whether to conduct simultaneous playback while

editing is in progress.

CONFI EDIT

0000

0001

OFF

0: No simultaneous playback

1: Simultaneous playback

<Note>

Simultaneous playback is valid when the TAPE/EE switch is

set to TAPE.

This selects whether the IN point is to be entered using the

PREROLL button when it has not been entered.

0: IN point is not entered.

305

306

AUTO

ENTRY

0000

0001

DIS

ENA

1: IN point is entered.

This selects the CF adjustment deck with deck-to-deck

editing.

CF ADJ

SEL

0000

0001

PLAYER

RECORD

0: The player’s edit IN/OUT points are adjusted. (reference as

the RECORDER side)

1: The recorder’s edit IN/OUT points are adjusted. (reference

as the PLAYER side)

This selects the mode after cue-up operation is complete.

0: STOP mode

1: SHTL STILL mode

307

308

AFTER

CUE-UP

0000

0001

STOP

STILL

This sets the maximum VAR FWD speed.

0: +4.1× speed

1: +1.85× speed

2: +1× speed

<Note>

VAR FWD

MAX

0000

0001

0002

+4.1

+1.85

At any speed setting other than 0 (+4.1×), the phase cannot

be synchronized from the editing controller.

This sets the maximum VAR REV speed.

0: –4.1× speed

309

310

VAR REV

MAX

0000

0001

0002

–4.1

–1.85

–1

1: –1.85× speed

2: –1× speed

This sets the maximum JOG FWD speed.

0: +4.1× speed

JOG FWD

MAX

0000

0001

0002

+4.1

+1.85

1: +1.85× speed

2: +1× speed

<Notes>

• The maximum speed is set to +1× when the dial on the front

panel is operated.

• At any speed setting other than 0 (+4.1×), the phase cannot

be synchronized from an editing controller which synchro-

nizes the phase using the JOG command.

The underline on the setting item denotes the initial setting.

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<EDIT> (continued)

Item

Setting

Superimposed

display

Description

No.

display

This sets the maximum JOG REV speed.

311

JOG REV

MAX

0000

0001

0002

0003

–4.1

–1.85 0: –4.1× speed

–1 1: –1.85× speed

2: –1× speed

–0.43

3: –0.43× speed

<Notes>

• The maximum speed is set to –1× when the dial on the front

panel is operated.

• At any speed setting other than 1 (–4.1×), the phase cannot

be synchronized from an editing controller which synchro-

nizes the phase using the JOG command.

312

320

POSTROLL

0000

0001

0002

0003

0004

0005

0s This sets the postroll time.

Any time from 0 to 5 seconds can be set in 1-second units.

EDIT

RPLCE1

0000

0001

0002

0003

N-DEF This sets the channel assignments for the controller’s analog

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

CH1

CH2 controller which does not have a digital audio edit preset

CH1+2 control function.

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.

321

322

323

EDIT

RPLCE2

0000

0001

0002

0003

N-DEF The same type of setting as setup menu No. 320. This selects

CH1 the channel concerned when the CH2 edit preset is set in

compliance with the ON or OFF presetting for the analog

CH2

CH1+2 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.

The same type of setting as setup menu No. 320. This selects

EDIT

RPLCE3

0000

0001

0002

0003

N-DEF

CH1 the channel concerned when the CH3 edit preset is set in

CH2 compliance with the ON or OFF presetting for the analog

audio signals designated by the controller.

0: Not set.

CH1+CH2

1: Compliance with analog CH1 edit preset.

2: Compliance with analog CH2 edit preset.

3: Compliance with either analog CH1 or CH2 edit preset.

EDIT

RPLCE4

0000

0001

0002

0003

N-DEF The same type of setting as setup menu No. 320. This selects

the channel concerned when the CH4 edit preset is set in

CH1

CH2 compliance with the ON or OFF presetting for the analog

CH1+CH2 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 analog CH1 or CH2 edit preset.

The underline on the setting item denotes the initial setting.

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<EDIT> (continued)

Item

Setting

Superimposed

display

Description

No.

display

The same type of setting as setup menu No. 320. This selects

CH1 the channel concerned when the CUE edit preset is set in

CH2 compliance with the ON or OFF presetting for the analog

324

EDIT

RPLCEC

0000

0001

0002

0003

N-DEF

audio signals designated by the editor or controller.

0: Not set.

CH1+2

1: Compliance with analog CH1 edit preset.

2: Compliance with analog CH2 edit preset.

3: Compliance with either analog CH1 ot CH2 edit preset.

The underline on the setting item denotes the initial setting.

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Item

Setting

Superimposed

display

Description

No.

display

This selects the time to be taken until the unit goes into the tape

5s protection mode when it is left standing in the stop or search still

10s (JOG/VAR/SHTL) mode. (Unit: s = second, min = minute)

400

STILL

TIMER

0000

0001

0002

0003

0004

0005

0006

0007

0008

0.5s

20s

30s

40s

50s

1min

2min

This selects the operation during the tape protection mode

HALF when the unit is left standing in the still status during the

search mode (JOG/VAR/SHTL).

401

SRC

PROTECT

0000

0001

STEP

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.

This selects the drum operation in the STANDBY OFF mode.

ON 0: The drum stops rotating.

1: The drum continues rotating.

402

403

DRUM

STDBY

0000

0001

OFF

This selects the operation in the tape protection mode when

HALF the unit has been left standing in the STOP mode.

0: STEP FWD

STOP

PROTECT

0000

0001

STEP

1: HALF LOADING

<Note>

When STEP FWD is selected, the unit is automatically

transferred to the HALF LOADING mode when the total time

during which it has been left standing in the STOP mode

reaches 30 minutes.

The underline on the setting item denotes the initial setting.

<Note>

The cumulative standby time at the same tape position increases when transmitting

programs or otherwise using identical materials repeatedly.

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Item

Setting

Superimposed

display

Superimposed

display

Description

No.

500

VITC

BLANK

0000

0001

BLANK

THRU

For selecting whether to output the VITC signal at the posi-

tions selected by setup menu items No. 501 (VITC POS-1)

and No. 502 (VITC POS-2).

0: VITC signals are not output.

1: VITC signals are output.

ition where the VITC signal is to be inserted.

For setting the pos

501

502

503

VITC

POS-1

0000

10L

16L

This sets the position where the VITC signal is to be inserted.

<Notes>

• The same line as the one used for the setup menu item

No. 502 (VITC POS-2) setting cannot be set.

• This setting takes effect only with the SD output.

0006

.0010

20L

VITC

POS-2

0000

0008

0010

10L

18L

This sets the position where the VITC signal is to be inserted.

<Note>

• The same line as the one used for the setup menu item

No. 501 (VITC POS-1) setting cannot be set.

• This setting takes effect only with the SD output.

20L

REGEN

0000

0001

REGEN

PRE

This sets the synchronization of the internal time code

generator.

0: The time code reader is synchronized with the time code

read from the tape.

1: What the time code generator will be synchronized with can

be preset using either the operation panel controls or the

remote controller.

504

RUN MODE

0000

0001

REC

FREE

This sets the operation mode in which the time code of the

internal time code generator is to advance.

0: The time code advances only during recording.

1: It advances while the power is on regardless of the mode

which has been established.

505

506

TCG

REGEN

0000

0001

0002

TC&UB

This selects the signal to be regenerated when the TCG (time

code generator) is in the REGEN mode.

0: Both the time code and user’s bit are regenerated.

1: Only the time code is regenerated.

2: Only the user’s bit is regenerated.

REGEN

MODE

0000

0001

0002

0003

AS&IN

ASSEM

INSRT

This selects whether the time code is to be regenerated during

automatic editing using the unit’s control panel.

0: The time code is regenerated with assemble or insert

editing.

1: The time code is regenerated with assemble editing.

2: The time code is regenerated with insert editing.

3: The setup menu item No.503 (REGEN) setting is followed.

508

BINARY

0000

0001

0002

0003

0004

0005

0006

0007

000

001

010

This sets the usage status of the user bit of the time code

generated by the TCG.

011 0: NOT SPECIFIED (character set not specified)

100 1: ISO CHARACTER (8 bits character set based on ISO646,

ISO2022)

101

110

111

2: UNASSIGNED 1 (undefined)

3: UNASSIGNED 2 (undefined)

4: UNASSIGNED 3 (undefined)

5: PAGE/LINE

6: UNASSIGNED 4 (undefined)

7: UNASSIGNED 5 (undefined)

The underline on the setting item denotes the initial setting.

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<TIME CODE> (continued)

Item

Setting

Superimposed

display

Superimposed

display

Description

No.

509

PHASE

CORR

0000

0001

OFF

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.

510

511

TCG CF

FLAG

0000

0001

OFF

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

0: CF flag is OFF.

1: CF flag is ON.

DF MODE

0000

0001

NDF

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

0: Drop frame mode.

1: Non-drop frame mode.

<Note>

The drop frame mode takes effect only when LOCAL is

established or when ENA has been selected as the setup

menu item No.111 (LOCAL ENA) setting.

•

512

TC OUT

REF

0000

0001

V OUT

TC IN

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)

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.

SBC (sub code data) area:

This area is separate from the video and audio data area on the helical track. The time codes, recording dates and times, and

other tape control information complying with SMPTE/EBU standards are stored here. As with the conventional LTC (linear time

code), the time code can be read even during rewinding or fast forwarding. It can also be read out when the tape has stopped.

VAUX (video auxiliary data) area:

This area is to be found in the video data area on the helical track. The additional information relating to the video data is stored

here.

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<VIDEO>

Item

Setting

Superimposed

display

Superimposed

display

Description

No.

600

VIDEO IN

SEL

0000

0001

0002

INT SG

SDI

SDTI

This selects the video signals to be input.

0: The internal signals selected by the VIDEO INT SG menu

item are generated.

1: The serial video signals supplied to the HD SDI IN

connector are selected.

2: The compressed IF signals supplied to the SDTI IN

connector are selected.

601

602

VIDEO INT

0000

0001

0002

0003

OCB

RAMP

BLACK

This selects the type of internal signals.

0: The color bar signal is selected.

1: The multi burst signal is selected.

2: The ramp signal is selected.

3: The black signal is selected.

SDI IN

MODE

0000

0001

DR OFF

DR ON

This selects the HD SDI input processing method.

0: After the lower 2 bits have been rounded off (rounded up

for 5 or above, rounded down for 4 or below), the higher 8

bits are recorded.

1: The 8-bit signals which have been dynamically rounded are

recorded.

603

V-MUTE

SEL

0000

0001

0002

0003

N-MUTE

GRAY

BLACK

NOISE

This selects whether to mute the video output signals when

LOW RF has been detected during playback.

0: The signals are not muted. (They are frozen.)

1: They are muted with gray.

2: They are muted with black.

3: They are muted with noise.

604

605

FREEZE

SEL

0000

0001

FIELD

FRAME

This selects the freeze status for still pictures.

0: Field freeze

1: Frame freeze

INTERPOLATE

0000

0001

OFF

AUTO

Vertical interpolation is automatically conducted during slow

playback to reduce the vertical movement of the playback

pictures, but this setting enables the interpolation to be forcibly

turned off.

0: Interpolation is forcibly turned off.

1: Interpolation is automatically turned on during slow

playback.

620

621

DOWNCON

MODE

0000

0001

0002

0003

0004

FIT_V

FIT_H

FIT_HV

14:9

This selects the screen during down-conversion.

0: Side cut mode

1: Letterbox mode

2: Squeeze mode

3: Semi-letterbox 14:9

4: Semi-letterbox 13:9

13:9

UPCON

MODE

0000

0001

0002

0003

0004

FIT_V

FIT_H

FIT_HV

14:9

This selects the screen during up-conversion.

0: Side panel mode

1: Top and bottom in vertical direction cut off

2: Stretch mode

13:9

3: Semi-letterbox 14:9

4: Semi-letterbox 13:9

<Note>

622

623

DC RESP

0000

0001

0002

WIDE

STAND

NARROW

This selects the horizontal and vertical frequency band during

down-conversion.

Setup menu items

No.620 to No.623 do

not work if the AJ-

UDC150P

board has not been

optional

UC RESP

0000

0001

0002

WIDE

STAND

NARROW

This selects the horizontal and vertical frequency band during

up-conversion.

installed.

The underline on the setting item denotes the initial setting.

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<VIDEO> (continued)

Item

Setting

Superimposed

display

Description

No.

display

This selects the horizontal and vertical outline enhancement

+3dB during down-conversion.

+6dB

624

DC ENH

0000

0001

0002

0dB

This selects the horizontal and vertical outline enhancement

+3dB during up-conversion.

+6dB

625

650

UC ENH

0000

0001

0002

0dB

This is for adjusting the Y level (- to 0 dB to +3 dB).

dB=20 log (N/4000 hex)

Y LEVEL

0000

4000

5A70

651

652

653

PB LEVEL

PR LEVEL

BK LEVEL

0000

0000 This is for adjusting the PB level (- to 0 dB to +3 dB).

dB=20 log (N/4000 hex)

4000

5A70

0000

0000 This is for adjusting the PR level (- to 0 dB to +3 dB).

4000

dB=20 log (N/4000 hex)

5A70

This is for adjusting the black level.

150

–15.0%

300

15.0%

672

673

V OUT

SETUP

(SD)*¹

0000

0001

THRU This selects the composite output signal.

0: The signal is output with no setup added.

ADD

1: The signal is output with a 7.5% setup added.

EDH

(SD)*¹

0000

0001

OFF This selects whether EDH is to be superimposed onto SERIAL

OUT.

0: EDH is not superimposed.

1: EDH is superimposed.

This selects the edge subcarrier reduction (ESR) operation

AUTO mode in the playback circuitry.

0: ESR is forcibly set to OFF.

674

675

ESR MODE

(SD)*¹

0000

0001

OFF

<Note>

Setup menu items

No.624 and 625 do not

1: ESR is automatically set to ON or OFF depending on the

VTR operation.

work

the

AJ-

CCR MODE

(SD)*¹

0000

0001

OFF This selects the processing for cross color during playback.

UDC150P

optional

0: The cross color is output as is.

1: The cross color can be reduced.

board has not been

installed.

The underline on the setting item denotes the initial setting.

*¹: With the SD output (SD tape playback or down-conversion output)

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<VIDEO> (continued)

Item

Setting

Superimposed

display

Description

No.

display

680

V BLANK

LINE

0000

0001

0002

BLANK

THRU

MANU

For selecting blanking ON or OFF for the vertical blanking

period of the video signals.

0: Blanking is effected forcibly for all lines.

1: No blanking is effected for any of the lines.

2: Blanking ON or OFF is selected for each line.

<Note>

When setting “2 (MANU)” is selected and the STOP button is

pressed, operation transfers to the sub-screen, and ON or

OFF can be selected for each line. To return from the sub-

screen, press the STOP button again.

Sub-screen of the setup menu No. 680 (BLANK LINE)

LINE 10&273

LINE 11&274

LINE 12&275

LINE 13&276

LINE 14&277

LINE 15&278

LINE 16&279

LINE 17&280

LINE 18&281

LINE 19&282

LINE 20&283

LINE 21&284

0000

0001

BLANK

THRU

0: Blanking is forcibly effected.

1: No blanking is effected.

0000

0001

BLANK

THRU

0: Blanking is forcibly effected.

1: No blanking is effected.

0000

0001

BLANK

THRU

0: Blanking is forcibly effected.

1: No blanking is effected.

0000

0001

BLANK 0: Blanking is forcibly effected.

THRU

1: No blanking is effected.

0000

0001

BLANK

THRU

0: Blanking is forcibly effected.

1: No blanking is effected.

0000

0001

BLANK

THRU

0: Blanking is forcibly effected.

1: No blanking is effected.

0000

0001

BLANK

THRU

0: Blanking is forcibly effected.

1: No blanking is effected.

0000

0001

BLANK

THRU

0: Blanking is forcibly effected.

1: No blanking is effected.

0000

0001

BLANK

THRU

0: Blanking is forcibly effected.

1: No blanking is effected.

0000

0001

BLANK

THRU

0: Blanking is forcibly effected.

1: No blanking is effected.

0000

0001

BLANK

THRU

0: Blanking is forcibly effected.

1: No blanking is effected.

0000

0001

BLANK

THRU

0: Blanking is forcibly effected.

ffected.

1: No blanking is e

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<AUDIO>

Item

Setting

Superimposed

display

Superimposed

display

Description

No.

This selects the audio input signals (for all channels

700

AUDIO IN

SEL

0000

0001

0002

0003

0004

AES

ANA simultaneously).

SDI 0: The AES input is selected.

1: The analog input is selected.

USRSET 2: The serial input is selected.

3: The internally generated signal is selected.

INT SG

4: The setup menu item No.714 to 721 settings are followed.

701

702

703

704

705

CH1 IN

0000

0001

0002

4dB This selects the audio input (CH1) reference level switching.

0dB

–20dB

CH2 IN

0000

0001

0002

4dB This selects the audio input (CH2) reference level switching.

0dB

–20dB

CH3 IN

0000

0001

0002

4 dB This selects the audio input (CH3) reference level switching.

0dB

–20 dB

CH4 IN

0000

0001

0002

4 dB This selects the audio input (CH4) reference level switching.

0dB

–20 dB

CUE IN

0000

0001

0002

0003

4dB This selects the CUE input reference level switching.

0dB

–20dB

–60dB

4dB This selects the audio output (CH1) reference level switching.

706

707

708

709

710

711

712

713

CH1 OUT

0000

0001

0002

0dB

–20dB

CH2 OUT

0000

0001

0002

4dB This selects the audio output (CH2) reference level switching.

0dB

–20dB

CH3 OUT

0000

0001

0002

4 dB This selects the audio output (CH3) reference level switching.

0 dB

–20 dB

CH4 OUT

0000

0001

0002

4 dB This selects the audio output (CH4) reference level switching.

0 dB

–20 dB

CUE OUT

0000

0001

0002

4dB This selects the CUE output reference level switching.

0dB

–20dB

MONIL

OUT

0000

0001

0002

4dB This selects the audio monitor output (Lch) reference level

switching.

0dB

–20dB

MONIR

OUT

0000

0001

0002

4dB This selects the audio monitor output (Rch) reference level

switching.

0dB

–20dB

MONI

OUT

0000

0001

UNITY This selects the audio monitor output volume UNITY/

VARIABLE reference switching.

VAR

0: The volume is output at the preset value.

1: The volume is linked with the headphones volume control.

The underline on the setting item denotes the initial setting.

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Setup menus

USER menu

<AUDIO> (continued)

Item

Setting

Superimposed

display

Description

No.

display

This selects the CH1 input when USR SET has been selected

DIGI as the setup menu item No.700 (AUDIO IN SEL) setting.

714

CH1 IN

SEL

0000

0001

ANA

0: Analog input

1: Digital input

715

716

717

718

CH2 IN

SEL

0000

0001

ANA This selects the CH2 input when USR SET has been selected

DIGI as the setup menu item No.700 (AUDIO IN SEL) setting.

0: Analog input.

1: Digital input.

CH3 IN

SEL

0000

0001

ANA This selects the CH3 input when USR SET has been selected

as the setup menu item No.700 (AUDIO IN SEL) setting.

DIGI

0: Analog input

1: Digital input

This selects the CH4 input when USR SET has been selected

CH4 IN

SEL

0000

0001

ANA

DIGI as the setup menu item No.700 (AUDIO IN SEL) setting.

0: Analog input

1: Digital input

DIGI IN

SEL12

0000

0001

AES This selects the CH1 and CH2 digital input when USR SET

SDI has been selected as the setup menu item No.700 (AUDIO IN

SEL) setting.

0: AES input

1: Serial input

This selects the CH3 and CH4 digital input when USR SET

SDI has been selected as the setup menu item No.700 (AUDIO IN

719

720

721

722

DIGI IN

SEL34

0000

0001

AES

SEL) setting.

0: AES input

1: Serial input

DIGI IN

SEL56

0000

0001

AES This selects the CH5 and CH6 digital input when USR SET

has been selected as the setup menu item No.700 (AUDIO IN

SDI

SEL) setting.

0: AES input

1: Serial input

DIGI IN

SEL78

0000

0001

AES This selects the CH7 and CH8 digital input when USR SET

SDI has been selected as the setup menu item No.700 (AUDIO IN

SEL) setting.

0: AES input

1: Serial input

This selects the input signal to be recorded on the audio CH1

CH2 track.

CH3 0: Audio input CH1 signal.

1: Audio input CH2 signal.

CH1+2 2: Audio input CH3 signal.

CH3+4 3: Audio input CH4 signal.

REC CH1

0000

0001

0002

0003

0004

0005

CH1

CH4

4: Mixed audio input CH1 and CH2 signal.

5: Mixed audio input CH3 and CH4 signal.

723

REC CH2

0000

0001

0003

0004

0005

CH1 This selects the input signal to be recorded on the audio CH2

track.

CH2

CH4 0: Audio input CH1 signal.

CH1+2 1: Audio input CH2 signal.

2: Audio input CH3 signal.

CH3+4

3: Audio input CH4 signal.

4: Mixed audio input CH1 and CH2 signal.

5: Mixed audio input CH3 and CH4 signal.

The underline on the setting item denotes the initial setting.

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Setup menus

USER menu

<AUDIO> (continued)

Item

Setting

Superimposed

display

Description

No.

display

This selects the input signal to be recorded on the audio CH3

724

REC CH3

0000

0001

0002

0003

0004

0005

CH1

CH2 track.

CH3 0: Audio input CH1 signal.

1: Audio input CH2 signal.

CH1+2 2: Audio input CH3 signal.

CH3+4 3: Audio input CH4 signal.

CH4

4: Mixed audio input CH1 and CH2 signal.

5: Mixed audio input CH3 and CH4 signal.

725

726

727

728

729

REC CH4

REC CH5

REC CH6

REC CH7

REC CH8

0000

0001

0002

0003

0004

0005

CH1 This selects the input signal to be recorded on the audio CH4

track.

CH2

CH3 0: Audio input CH1 signal.

CH4 1: Audio input CH2 signal.

2: Audio input CH3 signal.

CH3+4 3: Audio input CH4 signal.

4: Mixed audio input CH1 and CH2 signal.

CH1+2

5: Mixed audio input CH3 and CH4 signal.

0000

0001

0002

0003

0004

0005

CH5 This selects the input signal to be recorded on the audio CH5

CH6 track.

0: Audio input CH5 signal.

CH7

CH8 1: Audio input CH6 signal.

CH5+6 2: Audio input CH7 signal.

3: Audio input CH8 signal.

CH7+8

4: Mixed audio input CH5 and CH6 signal.

5: Mixed audio input CH7 and CH8 signal.

This selects the input signal to be recorded on the audio CH6

0000

0001

0002

0003

0004

0005

CH5

CH6 track.

CH7 0: Audio input CH5 signal.

1: Audio input CH6 signal.

CH8

CH5+6 2: Audio input CH7 signal.

CH7+8 3: Audio input CH8 signal.

4: Mixed audio input CH5 and CH6 signal.

5: Mixed audio input CH7 and CH8 signal.

0000

0001

0002

0003

0004

0005

CH5 This selects the input signal to be recorded on the audio CH7

track.

CH6

CH7 0: Audio input CH5 signal.

CH8 1: Audio input CH6 signal.

2: Audio input CH7 signal.

CH7+8 3: Audio input CH8 signal.

4: Mixed audio input CH5 and CH6 signal.

CH5+6

5: Mixed audio input CH7 and CH8 signal.

0000

0001

0002

0003

0004

0005

CH5 This selects the input signal to be recorded on the audio CH8

CH6 track.

0: Audio input CH5 signal.

CH7

CH8 1: Audio input CH6 signal.

CH5+6 2: Audio input CH7 signal.

3: Audio input CH8 signal.

CH7+8

4: Mixed audio input CH5 and CH6 signal.

5: Mixed audio input CH7 and CH8 signal.

The underline on the setting item denotes the initial setting.

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Setup menus

USER menu

<AUDIO> (continued)

Item

Setting

Superimposed

display

Description

No.

display

This selects the input signals to be recorded on CUE.

0: CUE IN

1: Audio input CH1

2: Audio input CH2

3: Audio input CH3

4: Audio input CH4

5: Audio input CH5

6: Audio input CH6

7: Audio input CH7

730

REC CUE

0000

0001

0002

0003

0004

0005

0006

0007

0008

0009

0010

0011

0012

0013

CUE

CH1

CH2

CH3

CH4

CH5

CH6

CH7

CH8

8: Audio input CH8

9: Audio input CH1 and CH2 mixed signals

CH5+6 10: Audio input CH3 and CH4 mixed signals

11: Audio input CH5 and CH6 mixed signals

CH1-CH8 12: Audio input CH7 and CH8 mixed signals

13: Audio input CH1 to CH8 mixed signals

CH1+2

CH3+4

CH7+8

This selects whether the audio data is to be superimposed

ON onto the HD serial output.

732

733

734

EMBEDDED

AUD

0000

0001

OFF

0: The audio data is not superimposed.

1: The audio data is superimposed.

SD EMBD

AUD

0000

0001

OFF This selects whether the audio data is to be superimposed

ON onto the SD serial output.

0: The audio data is not superimposed.

1: The audio data is superimposed.

MONITOR

MIX L

0000

0001

0002

0003

0004

0005

0006

0007

0008

OFF This enables mixed signals to be selected for the headphone

monitor left channel.

CH3+4 0: No mixing

CH1+2

CH1+3 1: The CH1 and CH2 signals are mixed.

2: The CH3 and CH4 signals are mixed.

CH5+6 3: The CH1 and CH3 signals are mixed.

CH7+8 4: The CH2 and CH4 signals are mixed.

CH2+4

5: The CH5 and CH6 signals are mixed.

CH5+7

CH6+8 6: The CH7 and CH8 signals are mixed.

7: The CH5 and CH7 signals are mixed.

8: The CH6 and CH8 signals are mixed.

735

MONITOR

MIX R

0000

0001

0002

0003

0004

0005

0006

0007

0008

OFF This enables mixed signals to be selected for the headphone

CH1+2 monitor right channel.

0: No mixing

CH3+4

CH1+3 1: The CH1 and CH2 signals are mixed.

CH2+4 2: The CH3 and CH4 signals are mixed.

3: The CH1 and CH3 signals are mixed.

CH5+6

CH7+8 4: The CH2 and CH4 signals are mixed.

CH5+7 5: The CH5 and CH6 signals are mixed.

6: The CH7 and CH8 signals are mixed.

7: The CH5 and CH7 signals are mixed.

8: The CH6 and CH8 signals are mixed.

CH6+8

The underline on the setting item denotes the initial setting.

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Setup menus

USER menu

<AUDIO> (continued)

Item

Setting

Superimposed

display

Description

No.

display

For selecting the tape travel status (cue track playback status)

LINEAR during slow-motion playback.

736

CUE SLOW

0000

0001

STEP

0: The output picture takes precedence, and the tape travels

at the STEP speed.

1: The cue track playback takes precedence and the tape

travels at the linear playback speed.

<Notes>

When “1” (LINEAR) has been selected:

• Set the TC/CTL switch to the TC position because the CTL

counter may not function properly.

• The picture may not appear as clearly as in the STEP mode.

737

738

739

740

741

742

743

744

CH1 CUE

SEL

0000

0001

OFF This selects whether the CUE signal is to be output to the

main line of CH1 in the search mode.

0: The CUE signal is not output.

1: The CUE signal is output.

This selects whether the CUE signal is to be output to the

CH2 CUE

SEL

0000

0001

OFF

ON main line of CH2 in the search mode.

0: The CUE signal is not output.

1: The CUE signal is output.

CH3 CUE

SEL

0000

0001

OFF This selects whether the CUE signal is to be output to the

ON main line of CH3 in the search mode.

0: The CUE signal is not output.

1: The CUE signal is output.

CH4 CUE

SEL

0000

0001

OFF This selects whether the CUE signal is to be output to the

main line of CH4 in the search mode.

0: The CUE signal is not output.

1: The CUE signal is output.

This selects whether the CUE signal is to be output to the

CH5 CUE

SEL

0000

0001

OFF

ON main line of CH5 in the search mode.

0: The CUE signal is not output.

1: The CUE signal is output.

CH6 CUE

SEL

0000

0001

OFF This selects whether the CUE signal is to be output to the

ON main line of CH6 in the search mode.

0: The CUE signal is not output.

1: The CUE signal is output.

CH7 CUE

SEL

0000

0001

OFF This selects whether the CUE signal is to be output to the

main line of CH7 in the search mode.

0: The CUE signal is not output.

1: The CUE signal is output.

This selects whether the CUE signal is to be output to the

CH8 CUE

SEL

0000

0001

OFF

ON main line of CH8 in the search mode.

0: The CUE signal is not output.

1: The CUE signal is output.

The underline on the setting item denotes the initial setting.

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Setup menus

USER menu

<AUDIO> (continued)

Item

Setting

Superimposed

display

Description

No.

display

745

MONI CH

SEL

0000

0001

0002

0003

0004

MANU

AUTO1

AUTO2

AUTO11

AUTO21

This selects the monitor output.

0: The output is as selected in MONITOR SELECT.

1: The cue signal is automatically output in all tape modes

except that PCM AUDIO is output over the –1 to +1 range.

2: The cue signal is automatically output in all tape modes

except in the play mode in which PCM AUDIO is output.

3: The cue input signal is automatically output when the unit is

in the EE mode in addition to AUTO1.

4: The cue input signal is automatically output when the unit is

in the EE mode in addition to AUTO2.

746

MONI AUTO

SEL

0000

0001

0002

L/R If a setting other than MANU has been selected for setup

menu item No.745 (MONI CH SEL), the CUE signal is

automatically sent to the monitor output in accordance with

the operation mode but this item selects the monitor channel

which will be automatically switched to CUE.

0: The CUE signal is output to both the left and right channels.

1: The CUE signal is output to the left channel only.

2: The CUE signal is output to the right channel only.

This selects whether to enable or disable the MONITOR

ON SELECT button on the front panel.

747

748

MONI SEL

INH

0000

0001

0002

OFF

ON1

0: The button’s operation is enabled.

1: The button’s operation is disabled.

2: In the FULL display mode, the button’s operation is

disabled; operation is enabled in the FINE display mode

only.

AUDIO PB

0000

0001

DIS

ENA

This selects whether the playback level controls are to work in

the EE mode when INT SG has been selected as the setup

menu item No.700 (AUDIO IN SEL) setting.

0: The INT SG output level is fixed at UNITY.

1: The INT SG output level can be varied using the playback

level controls.

749

750

751

752

753

754

755

756

ANA CH1

SEL

0000

0001

CH1

CH5

This selects the signals to be output to analog output CH1.

0: The CH1 signals are output.

1: The CH5 signals are output

ANA CH2

SEL

0000

0001

CH2

CH6

This selects the signals to be output to analog output CH2.

0: The CH2 signals are output.

1: The CH6 signals are output

ANA CH3

SEL

0000

0001

CH3

CH7

This selects the signals to be output to analog output CH3.

0: The CH3 signals are output.

1: The CH7 signals are output

ANA CH4

SEL

0000

0001

CH4

CH8

This selects the signals to be output to analog output CH4.

0: The CH4 signals are output.

1: The CH8 signals are output

SD SDI CH1

SEL

0000

0001

CH1

CH5

This selects the signals to be output to SDI output CH1.

0: The CH1 signals are output.

1: The CH5 signals are output

SD SDI CH2

SEL

0000

0001

CH2

CH6

This selects the signals to be output to SDI output CH2.

0: The CH2 signals are output.

1: The CH6 signals are output

SD SDI CH3

SEL

0000

0001

CH3

CH7

This selects the signals to be output to SDI output CH3.

0: The CH3 signals are output.

1: The CH7 signals are output

SD SDI CH4

SEL

0000

0001

CH4

CH8

This selects the signals to be output to SDI output CH4.

0: The CH4 signals are output.

1: The CH8 signals are output

The underline on the setting item denotes the initial setting.

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Setup menus

USER menu

<AUDIO> (continued)

Item

Setting

Superimposed

display

Description

No.

display

This selects the slow signal processing for the digital audio

ON output in the JOG, VAR or SHTL mode.

757

JOG PROG

0000

0001

OFF

0: Sound which has not been subjected to the digital audio

slow signal processing is output even in the STILL mode.

1: Sound which has been subjected to the digital audio slow

signal processing is output.

This selects the audio output level during DV format playback.

ON 0: The audio output level is not attenuated.

1: The audio output level is attenuated.

758

759

DV PB ATT

0000

0001

OFF

This selects whether to mute the audio signals at the joins

ON between recordings during DV or DVCAM format playback.

0: The audio signals are not muted.

REC PT

MUTE

0000

0001

OFF

1: The audio signals are muted.

The underline on the setting item denotes the initial setting.

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Setup menus

USER menu

<MENU>

Item

Setting

Superimposed

display

Superimposed

display

Description

No.

This selects the user file whose contents will be loaded into

USER3 USER1.

USER4 0: The USER2 file contents are loaded.

A00 LOAD

0000

0001

0002

0003

USER2

1: The USER3 file contents are loaded.

2: The USER4 file contents are loaded.

3: The USER5 file contents are loaded.

<Note>

USER5

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

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

the setting will not be changed.

A01 SAVE

0000

0001

0002

0003

0004

USER2 This selects the user file into which the USER1 settings will be

USER3 saved.

0: The settings are saved in USER2.

USER4

USER5 1: The settings are saved in USER3.

LOCKED 2: The settings are saved in USER4.

3: The settings are saved in USER5.

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

change prohibit status.

<Notes>

• User files whose status have been set to change prohibit

cannot be selected.

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

“LOCKED” display appears and the contents cannot be

saved.

This loads the contents of the selected user file into USER1

USER2 and it starts operation with the USER1 settings when the

USER3 power is turned on.

A02 P.ON LOAD

0000

0001

0002

0003

0004

OFF

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

user file.

USER4

USER5

1: The contents of USER2 are loaded into USER1 and

operation is started with the USER1 settings.

2: The contents of USER3 are loaded into USER1 and

operation is started with the USER1 settings.

3: The contents of USER4 are loaded into USER1 and

operation is started with the USER1 settings.

4: The contents of USER5 are loaded into USER1 and

operation is started with the USER1 settings.

A03 MENU LOCK

0000

0001

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

ON USER5) lock mode.

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

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

<Note>

The lock cannot be set for USER1.

The underline on the setting item denotes the initial setting.

<Notes>

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

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

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

files. It is not displayed with USER1.

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Time code/user bit

Time code

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

speed play (approx. 50× normal speed/approx. 100× when using DVCPRO tape).

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

TCR 00 : 07 : 04 : 24

Frames

Hours Seconds

Minutes

User bit

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

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

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

letters A to F.

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Recording internal/external time codes

1. Setting the internal time code

Place the VTR in the stop mode.

Set the TC/CTL switch to TC.

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

Set the Setup menu No. 504 (RUN MODE).

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

FREE RUN: The time code runs in the same way as the time regardless of the VTR’s

operation.

Set the Setup menu No. 503 (REGEN).

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.)

Setup menu No. 505 (TCG REGEN)

Setup menu No. 506 (REGEN MODE)

PRESET: Recording starts from the value set with the TC SET button.

<Note>

During auto editing, REGEN will be selected by the setup menu No. 506 setting even if

the switch has been set to the PRESET position.

Set the TC SET button.

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

1 Press the SHIFT button.

The leftmost digit flashes.

2 Press the ADJ button 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

•

3 Repeat steps 1 and 2 to change the value.

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

FREE RUN mode, the time code now starts running.

5 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 switch to TC.

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

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Reproducing the time code/user bit

Place the unit in the stop mode.

Set the TC/CTL button to TC.

Set the 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 setup menu No. 005 (SUPER) is ON, the time code value is superimposed onto

the video signal from the VIDEO OUT3 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 is missing, it is automatically compensated for using the CTL

signal.

•

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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

Abbreviation

TCR

TV monitor

Characters displayed

The background of characters superimposed on the display can be changed using setup

menu No. 009 (CHARA TYPE).

TCR

TV monitor

Display position

The position of the characters superimposed on the display can be changed using setup

menus No. 007 (CHARA H-POS) and No. 008 (CHARA V-POS).

TCR

TV monitor

Operation mode

The VTR’s operation mode can also be displayed using setup menu No. 006 (DISPLAY SEL).

TCR

STOP

VTR operation mode

TV monitor

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Audio recording channel and monitor output selection

Audio recording channel

The audio recording channels are selected on the AUDIO setup menu as shown below.

Recording track

Recording signal

CH1 input/CH2 input/CH1 input + CH2 input

CH3 input/CH4 input/CH3 input + CH4 input

CH3 input/CH4 input/CH3 input+ CH4 input

CH5 input/CH6 input/CH5 input+ CH6 input

CH7 input/CH8 input/CH7 input+ CH8 input

CH1

CH2

CH3

CH4

CH5

CH6

CH7

CH8

CH1 input/CH2 input/CH3 input/CH4 input/CH5 input/

CH6 input/CH7 input/CH8 input/CH1 input +CH2 input/

CH3 input + CH4 input/CH5 input +CH6 input/

CH7 input +CH8 input/CH1 input to CH8 input

CUE

Monitor output channel

The monitor output channel is selected with setup menu item No.734 (MONITOR MIX L),

No.735 (MONITOR MIX R) and the MONITOR SELECT switch as shown below.

Monitor output

Output signal

CH1/CH2/CH3/CH4/CH5/CH6/CH7/CH8/CH1+CH2/CH3+

CH4/CH5+CH6/CH7+CH8/CUE

CH1/CH2/CH3/CH4/CH5/CH6/CH7/CH8/CH1+CH2/CH3+

CH4/CH5+CH6/CH7+CH8/CUE

EJECT

cassette / ADAPTER

Caution: Do not insert S-cassette without adapter

OFF

CH CONDITION

ENTER

ESCAPE

SHIFT

POWER

TC MODE

CONTROL

REMOTE

PUSH

INT

TAPE

JOG

SHTL

SLOW

RESET

METER

FULL/FINE

REV

FWD

EXT

LOCAL

TC/CTL

START

STAND BY

PLAYER

RECORDER

MONITOR SELECT

AUDIO CH SELECT

CH CH CH

ASMBL VIDEO CH1/5 CH2/8 CH3/7 CH4/8 CUE

TC SET

SHIFT

ADJ

SERVO

PLAY

REC INHIBIT

REC

LEVEL

CH 1/5

CH 2/6

CH 3/7

CH 4/8

CUE

EDIT

REW

INSERT

MULTICUE

REC

PREVIEW

REVIEW

AUTO EDIT

OUT

PREROLL

TRIM

SET

STOP

HEADPHONES

OUT

PULL

OPEN

PULL

OPEN

PULL FOR VARIABLE

MONITOR SELECT

switch

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Printed circuit board

Printed

circuit

board

Abbr.

name

Factory

setting

Full name

Function

F1 board SW1

ADDA

Audio Input

Impedance SW

This sets the CH1 audio input

impedance.

HIGH/600Ω

HIGH

SW101 Audio Input

Impedance SW

This sets the CH2 audio input

impedance.

HIGH/600Ω

SW 201 Audio Input

Impedance SW

This sets the CH3 audio input

impedance.

HIGH

HIGH/600Ω

SW 301 Audio Input

Impedance SW

This sets the CH4 audio input

impedance.

HIGH/600Ω

HIGH

H3 board SW101 Cue Input

CUE Impedance SW

This sets the CUE input impedance.

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Rack mounting

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

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

for 18q length (model number CC3061-99-0400) of Chassis Trak be used. If an even greater

clearance is to be left between the VTR and rack when the VTR is pulled out, however, it is

recommended that the 22q long Chassis Trak (model number CC-3001-99-0191) be used.

(The complete slide rail and bracket unit is not available from Panasonic.) For further details,

consult with your dealer.

Attach the inner members of the slide rails. Refer to Table 1 for the places where they

are to be secured with the screws.

Table 1 Locations where the screws are secured on right (R) side of

inner members of slide rails

Attach the inner members at the

same symmetrical positions on the

left (L) side.

Note: The letters “A” to “H” are not

actually marked on the side panels.

18q Chassis Trak

CC3061-99-0400

B, E, G

22q Chassis Trak

CC3001-99-0191

C, H

Part Number

Screw holes to be used

The length of the screws used is subject to restriction. Use screws which are less than

2/5q long in their place.

6 screws must be used to secure each inner member. When using the 22q long slide

rails, secure the screws at 4 locations.

Attach the outer member brackets to the rack.

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

Remove the four screws at the front for attaching the left and right side panels.

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

Rack-mounting adapters

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

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

EIA standard rack

Fasten it to the

rack with set

screws.

<Notes>

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

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

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Maintenance

Video head cleaning

This unit is equipped with an auto head cleaning function which automatically reduces the

amount of dirt on the video heads. In order to maximize the unit’s reliability, it is

recommended that the video heads be cleaned as and when appropriate.

For further details on how to actually clean the heads, consult with one of our service

companies or with your dealer.

Condensation

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

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

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

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 AUTO OFF lamp lights and the cassette

tape is automatically ejected.

Keep the power supplied and simply wait until the AUTO OFF lamp goes off.

Before proceeding with maintenance, be absolutely sure to set the power switch to OFF and

take hold of the power plug and unplug it from the power outlet.

Use a soft cloth to clean the cabinet. To clean off dirt, use a cloth moistened with water.

Remove the dirt, and take up any remaining moisture using a dry cloth.

To remove stubborn dirt, dilute some kitchen detergent, dip a cloth into the solution, wring it

out well, and wipe. In the same way, after having removed the dirt, take up any remaining

moisture using a dry cloth.

<Note>

Do not use alcohol, benzine, paint thinners or other such solvents. They can discolor the

external parts surfaces or remove the paint.

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Error messages

When a warning occurs in this unit, the warning lamp lights up.

Opening the DIAG menu will display the warning description on the counter display and the

monitor. Also, when an abnormal operation is detected in this unit, the AUTO OFF lamp lights

up and a message appears on the counter display.

DIAG menu

This display the VTR information.

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

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

VIDEO OUT3 connector on the connector section.

Displaying the DIAG menu

Press the DIAG button.

The DIAG menu screen is displayed on the monitor, and the message is displayed on

the counter display.

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

pressing the search buttons.

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

EJECT

cassette / ADAPTER

Caution: Do not insert S-cassette without adapter

OFF

CH CONDITION

ENTER

ESCAPE

SHIFT

POWER

TC MODE

CONTROL

REMOTE

PUSH

INT

TAPE

JOG

SHTL

SLOW

RESET

METER

FULL/FINE

REV

FWD

EXT

LOCAL

TC/CTL

START

STAND BY

PLAYER

RECORDER

MONITOR SELECT

AUDIO CH SELECT

CH CH CH

ASMBL VIDEO CH1/5 CH2/8 CH3/7 CH4/8 CUE

TC SET

SHIFT

ADJ

SERVO

PLAY

REC INHIBIT

REC

LEVEL

EDIT

REW

CH 1/5

CH 2/6

CH 3/7

CH 4/8

CUE

INSERT

MULTICUE

REC

PREVIEW

REVIEW

OUT

AUTO EDIT

PREROLL

TRIM

SET

STOP

HEADPHONES

OUT

PULL

OPEN

PULL

OPEN

PULL FOR VARIABLE

PROG

STATUS

PROG MENU

SAVE/

SET UP STATUS

MENU SET DIAG

MENU EXIT

1, 3

“WARNING” information display

A warning message is displayed whenever a warning occurs (the warning lamp lights up).

When warnings have not been detected, “NO WARNING” is displayed.

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

the search dial.

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Error messages

Displaying the “HOURS METER” information

Turn the search dial to move the cursor ( * ). The description for the item where the cursor is located is shown on

the counter display.

Item No.

H00

Item

OPERATION

DRUM RUN

TAPE RUN

Description

Displays the time that the power has been supplied in one-hour units.

Displays the time that the drum has been rotating in one-hour units.

H01

H02

Displays the time that the tape has been running during FF, REW, PLAY, SEARCH (JOG,

VAR, SHTL), REC, and EDIT modes (except for STILL in the JOG, VAR or SHTL mode) in

one-hour units.

H03

H11

H12

THREADING

DRUM RUN r

TAPE RUN r

The number of times for threading/unthreading is displayed in single units.

Displays the time that the drum has been rotating in one-hour units. (Can be reset)

Displays the time that the tape has been running during FF, REW, PLAY, SEARCH (JOG,

VAR, SHTL), REC, and EDIT modes (except for STILL in the JOG, VAR or SHTL mode) in

one-hour units. (Can be reset)

H13

THREADING r

POWER ON

The number of times for threading/unthreading is displayed in single units. (Can be reset)

The number of times the power has been turned on is displayed in single units.

H30

<Notes>

The resettable items in the “HOURS METER” information are reset by the shop when performing maintenance or

other work.

•

The search buttons and the search dial cannot be operated while the DIAG menu is displayed.

•

If “T&S&M” is selected in the setup menu No. 006 (DISPLAY SEL), a message appears in the mode display

whenever a warning or error occurs. When multiple events occur, the event with the highest priority is displayed.

Priority

Display

Description

When an abnormal operation is detected in this unit, the AUTO OFF lamp lights up

and an error message is displayed.

High

Error messages

(See error message table)

This appears at the commencement (of the EE mode) for 2 seconds if the REC

button or EDIT button is pressed while the setup menu item No.600 (INT SG) has

been selected. Similarly, it appears for 2 seconds at the commencement of editing.

INT SG

This appears at the commencement (of the EE mode) for 2 seconds if the REC

button or EDIT button is pressed when the quality of the signals—with the

exception of analog audio signals—which are input to the connector selected by the

INPUT SELECT switch is poor. Similarly, it appears for 2 seconds at the

commencement of editing.

NO INPUT

When a warning occurs in this unit, the warning lamp lights up and a warning

message is displayed. When multiple warnings occur, the warning with the highest

priority is displayed.

Warning messages

(See error message table)

Low

Warning messages

Priority

Monitor display

FAN STOP

NO RF

Description

VTR operation

High

This is displayed when the fan motor stops.

Operation continues

This appears when a blank part of the tape lasting for 1 or more

seconds has been detected during playback.

When all the following conditions have been met, it will be recognized

as a blank part.

· When no signals are output from any of the heads

· When the playback data cannot be read

Operation continues

· When CTL is not present

SERVO NOT

LOCKED

This is displayed when the servo is not locked for three or more

seconds during playback, recording, or editing.

LOW RF

This is displayed when envelope levels approximately 1/3 that of

normal levels are detected for more than one second during Operation continues

playback, recording, or editing.

HIGH ERROR

RATE

This is displayed when the error rate increases and correction/

Operation continues

Low

interpolation is performed on either the video or audio playback signal.

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Table of AUTO OFF Error messages

VTR operation

(Restart condition)

Counter display

Monitor display

Description

If the capstan motor speed is abnormally low, the

AUTO OFF lamp lights, and the message display

flashes.

CAP ROTATE TOO

SLOW

CAP ROTA TOO

SLOW

STOP

(POWER OFF→ON)

If an abnormal tension at the supply side is detected

in the capstan mode, the AUTO OFF lamp lights, and

the message display flashes.

CAP TENSION ERROR

DEW

CAP TENSION ERROR

DEW

STOP

(POWER OFF→ON)

If condensation is detected, the AUTO OFF lamp

lights, the message display flashes, and the VTR is

EJECT

transferred to the eject mode. After the tape is (Normal operation

ejected, the drum rotates in order to eliminate the

condensation.

When the condensation has been eliminated, the

AUTO OFF lamp and message display go off, and the

VTR can be used.

resumed after

condensation is

eliminated)

<Notes>

If condensation is detected in the eject mode, the

drum starts rotating as soon as it is detected.

If condensation is detected when the cassette has

been inserted, the drum rotation is stopped, and

after the tape is ejected, the drum starts rotating.

If the cylinder motor speed is abnormally high, the

AUTO OFF lamp lights, and the message display

flashes.

DRUM ROTATE TOO

FAST

DRUM ROTA TOO

FAST

STOP

(POWER OFF→ON)

If the cylinder motor speed is abnormally low, the

AUTO OFF lamp lights, and the message display

flashes.

DRUM ROTATE TOO

SLOW

DRUM ROTA TOO

SLOW

STOP

(POWER OFF→ON)

If the tape start and tape end are detected simulta-

neously either during or after loading, the AUTO OFF

lamp lights, and the message display flashes.

E-FF

STOP

(POWER OFF→ON)

The AUTO OFF lamp lights and the message display

flashes when the take-up reel has been rotating idly

FRONT LOAD ERROR

STOP

(POWER OFF→ON)

for

fixed period of time while the start/end

processing operation during loading (half position) is

being performed.

If the cassette does not move up even when 6

seconds have elapsed since the VTR was transferred

to the eject mode, the AUTO OFF lamp lights, and the

message display flashes.

FRONT LOAD MOTOR

STOP

(POWER OFF→ON)

<Note>

If the cassette does not move down inside the

machine even when 6 seconds have elapsed since

the cassette was inserted, the VTR is transferred to

the eject mode.

When the unloading operation is not completed within

6 seconds, the AUTO OFF lamp lights, and the

message display flashes.

LOADING MOTOR

STOP

(POWER OFF→ON)

<Note>

When the loading operation is not completed within 6

seconds, the VTR is transferred to the eject (unload-

ing) mode.

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Table of AUTO OFF Error messages

VTR operation

(Restart condition)

Counter display

Monitor display

Description

If the reel motor at the take-up side is running in the

reverse direction, the AUTO OFF lamp lights, and the

message display flashes.

REEL DIR UNMATCH

STOP

(POWER OFF→ON)

If an abnormal tension at the supply side is detected

in the reel mode, the AUTO OFF lamp lights, and the

message display flashes.

REEL TENSION ERROR REEL TENSION ERROR

SERVO COMM ERROR SERVO COMM ERROR

STOP

(POWER OFF→ON)

When the servo microcomputer does not follow the

instructions of the system control microcomputer even

STOP

when 10 seconds have elapsed, the AUTO OFF lamp (POWER OFF→ON)

lights, and the message display flashes.

When there is no response from the servo micro-

STOP

SERVO CONTROL

ERROR

SERVO CONTROL

ERR

computer for 1 or more seconds, the AUTO OFF

(POWER OFF→ON)

lamp lights, and the message display flashes.

When only the servo microcomputer was reset in an

STOP

SERVO ERROR

instantaneous power failure, the AUTO OFF lamp

(POWER OFF→ON)

lights, and the message display flashes.

If the start/end processing operation is not completed,

STOP

S-FF/REW TIMEOVER

S REEL TOO FAST

the AUTO OFF lamp lights, and the message display

(POWER OFF→ON)

flashes.

If the supply reel motor should rotate at an abnormally

S REEL ROTA TOO

FAST

STOP

fast rate, the AUTO OFF lamp lights, and the message

(POWER OFF→ON)

display flashes.

If an abnormal torque applied to the supply reel motor

S REEL TORQUE

ERROR

S REEL TORQUE

ERR

is detected or if an abnormal current flowing to the

current-sensing resistor is detected, the AUTO OFF

lamp lights, and the message display flashes.

STOP

(POWER OFF→ON)

If the take-up reel motor should rotate at an ab-

normally fast rate, the AUTO OFF lamp lights, and

the message display flashes.

T REEL ROTA TOO

FAST

T REEL TOO FAST

STOP

(POWER OFF→ON)

If an abnormal torque applied to the take-up reel

motor is detected, the AUTO OFF lamp lights, and

the message display flashes.

T REEL TORQUE

ERROR

T REEL TORQUE

ERR

STOP

(POWER OFF→ON)

If the tape has not been wound up during unloading,

the AUTO OFF lamp lights, and the message display

flashes.

UNLOAD ERROR

WINDUP ERROR

UNLOAD ERROR

WINDUP ERROR

STOP

(POWER OFF→ON)

If, 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 in the

forward or reverse direction, the AUTO OFF lamp

lights, and the message display flashes.

STOP

(POWER OFF→ON)

If, 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

in the forward or reverse direction, the AUTO OFF

lamp lights, and the message display flashes.

WINDUP REEL NOT

ROTA

W-UP REEL NOT ROTA

STOP

(POWER OFF→ON)

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RS-232C interface

1. Introduction

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

(See command table on page 93 – 95.)

(2) Conditions for acknowledging commands from RS-232C interface

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

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

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

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

“RETURN ACK”.

2. Hardware specifications

External interface specifications

1) Connector specifications

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

Pin No.

Signal

Circuit name

Protective ground

Received data

Description

Frame ground

RXD

TXD

CTS

RTS

DTR

Data is sent to PC.

Transmitted data

Clear to send

Data is received from PC.

Shorted with pin 5.

Request to send

Data terminal ready

Signal ground

Shorted with pin 4.

No processing

Signal ground

DSR

Data set ready

+ voltage output after communication enable status

2) Example of connection with controller (PC)

■ Using crossover cable with D-SUB 25-pin

■ Using crossover cable with D-SUB 9-pin and

connectors

25-pin connectors

PC side

(D-SUB 25-pin

(D-SUB 9-pin

VTR side

connector)

RXD

TXD

DTR

DSR

RTS

CTS

TXD

RXD

RTS

CTS

DSR

RXD

TXD

CTS

RTS

DTR

RXD

TXD

CTS

RTS

DTR

20 DSR

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RS-232C interface

3. Software specifications

Protocol

1) Communication parameters

Communication system

Asynchronous, full duplex

300/600/1200/2400/4800/9600

7 bit/8 bit

Communication speed

Bit length

Stop bit

1 bit/2 bit

Parity bit

NONE/ODD/EVEN

ACK code

ACK code returned/ACK code not returned

<Note>

The ACK code is what is returned from the VTR to the controller when data has

been successfully sent from the controller.

The underlining indicates the factory settings.

Any changes to the settings can be made using the setup menu items listed below.

Communication parameter

Communication speed

Bit length

Setup menu item

No. 205 BAUD RATE

No. 206 DATA LENGTH

No. 207 STOP BIT

Stop bit

Parity bit

No. 208 PARITY

ACK code

No. 209 RETURN ACK

2) Send format [controller (PC) → VTR]

■ Data format

[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.

•

[ : ]:

[data]:

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.

•

■ 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 92.)

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.

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RS-232C interface

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

ER002: Parameter error

•

ER102: VTR mode error (front loading motor)

ER103: VTR mode error (loading motor)

ER104: VTR mode error (drum, capstan system)

ER105: VTR mode error (reel system)

ER106: VTR mode error (tension system)

ER108: VTR dew error

ER1FF: VTR system error

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RS-232C interface

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 setup

menu No. 105 (AUTO EE SEL).

STOP

[STX] OSP [ETX]

This command is for ejecting the cassette tape.

The resulting output picture and sound statuses

differ according to the settings selected for the setup

menu No. 105 (AUTO EE SEL).

EJECT

[STX] OEJ [ETX]

This command is for starting playback.

PLAY

[STX] OPL [ETX]

[STX] ORW [ETX]

[STX] OPL [ETX]

[STX] ORW [ETX]

This command is for rewinding the tape.

The resulting output picture and sound statuses

differ according to the settings selected for the setup

menu No. 105 (AUTO EE SEL).

REWIND

The maximum tape speed differs according to the

setting selected for setup menu No. 102 (FF. REW

MAX).

This command is for fast forwarding the tape.

The resulting output picture and sound statuses

differ according to the settings selected for the setup

menu No. 105 (AUTO EE SEL).

FAST

FORWARD

[STX] OFF [ETX]

The maximum tape speed differs according to the

setting selected for setup menu No. 102 (FF. REW

MAX).

This command is for starting the recording.

This is the forward direction shuttle command.

REC

[STX] ORC [ETX]

[STX] OSF [ETX]

SHTL

FORWARD

[STX] OSF:data [ETX]

data = n: speed data

0: STILL

1: ×0.03

2: ×0.1

3: ×0.2

4: ×0.5

5: ×1

6: ×1.85

7: ×4.1

8: ×9.5

9: ×16 : This speed differs according to the setting selected for

setup menu No. 101 (SHTL MAX).

A: ×32 : This speed differs according to the setting selected for

setup menu No. 101 (SHTL MAX).

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RS-232C interface

VTR

operation

Return (completion)

message

Send command

Supplementary notes

SHTL

REVERSE

This is the reverse direction shuttle command.

[STX] OSR:data [ETX]

[STX] OSR [ETX]

data = n: speed data

0: STILL

1: ×0.03

2: ×0.1

3: ×0.2

4: ×0.5

5: ×1

6: ×1.85

7: ×4.1

8: ×9.5

9: ×16 : This speed differs according to the setting selected for

setup menu No. 101 (SHTL MAX).

A: ×32 : This speed differs according to the setting selected for

setup menu No. 101 (SHTL MAX).

STANDBY

OFF

This command is setting the VTR to standby OFF.

This command is setting the VTR to standby ON.

[STX] OBF [ETX]

[STX] OBN [ETX]

[STX] OBF [ETX]

[STX] OBN [ETX]

STANDBY

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RS-232C interface

(2) Commands relating to inquiries

<Notes>

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

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

•

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

•

VTR

operation

Return (completion)

message

Send command

Supplementary notes

This command is for inquiring about the counter

value.

CTL/TC

DATA

[STX] QCD [ETX]

[STX] CD data [ETX]

REQUEST

data = f w gh mm ss ff

= F

= S

gh =

CTL:

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

– (2Dh): for a minus display

h = 0–9: hours

00–23: hours

mm = 00–59: minutes

CTL or TC is returned,

whichever corresponds

to the front display

mode.

gh =

TC:

ss = 00–59: seconds

ff = 00–29: frames (525 mode)

= 00–24: frames (625 mode)

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

STATUS

[STX] QOP [ETX]

[STX] xxx [ETX]

ration mode.

REQUEST

xxx = OEJ: EJECT

OFF: FAST FORWARD

OPL: PLAY

ORC: REC

ORW: REWIND

OSP: STOP (including the STANDBY ON)

SRS: (IN/OUT) PREROLL

OBF: STANDBY OFF

OSF: SHTL FORWARD

OSR: SHTL REVERSE

OJG: JOG FORWARD/REVERSE

OSW: VAR FORWARD/REVERSE

EAE: AUTO EDIT

EON: EDIT ON (MANUAL EDIT)

EPV: PREVIEW

ERV: REVIEW

ID (VTR No.)

REQUEST

This command is for inquiring about the VTR used.

[STX] QID [ETX]

[STX] data [ETX]

data = AJ-HD150

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RS-232C interface

(3) Microsoft QuickBASIC sample program

CLS

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

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

PRINT "Type Command 'QUIT' to quit."

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

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

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

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

SendCmd:

INPUT "Input Command ="; SEND$

IF SEND$ = "QUIT" THEN GOTO ProgEnd

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

REM *** Wait for Receive Command ***

WHILE LOC(1) = 0

WAITKEY$ = INKEY$

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

WEND

REM *** Receive Command ***

RecvCmd:

RECV$ = INPUT$(1, #1)

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

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

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

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

BUFFER$ = BUFFER$ + RECV$

GOTO RecvCmd

REM *** Output Receive Command ***

DispOut:

PRINT "Receive Command ="; BUFFER$

BUFFER$ = ""

GOTO SendCmd

REM *** End Program ***

ProgEnd:

END

MICROSOFT QUICKBASIC is a registered trade mark of Microsoft Corporation.

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Connector signals

VIDEO IN

HD SERIAL IN (DIGITAL) BNC × 2

Active through

Loop-through, 75Ω termination

switch provided

HD SDTI IN

BNC × 2

Loop-through, 75Ω termination

switch provided

VIDEO IN

BNC × 2

HD SDTI IN

BNC × 1

(Board, option)

VIDEO OUT

AUDIO IN

HD SERIAL OUT (DIGITAL) BNC × 3

SD SERIAL OUT (DIGITAL) BNC × 3

VIDEO OUT

HD REF OUT

SD REF OUT

BNC × 3

BNC × 1

SERIAL IN (DIGITAL)

AUDIO IN (DIGITAL)

BNC × 2

Active through

Pin No.

Signal

XLR × 4

CH1/CH2,CH3/CH4,CH5/CH6,

CH7/CH8

GND

HOT

COLD

AES/EBU format

AUDIO IN (ANALOG)

CUE IN

XLR × 4

XLR × 1

CH1, CH2, CH3, CH4

TIME CODE IN

AUDIO OUT

HD SERIAL OUT (DIGITAL) BNC × 3

AUDIO OUT (DIGITAL)

XLR × 4

CH1/CH2,CH3/CH4,CH5/CH6,

CH7/CH8

AES/EBU format

AUDIO OUT (ANALOG)

CUE OUT

XLR × 4

XLR × 1

XLR × 2

CH1, CH2, CH3, CH4

TIME CODE OUT

MONITOR OUT

HEADPHONES (front)

1/4" Phone jack

RS-422A REMOTE (9P)

REMOTE IN/OUT

Pin No.

Signal

Pin No.

Signal

Pin No.

Signal

FRAME GROUND

TRANSMIT A

RECEIVE B

RECEIVE COMMON

—————

TRANSMIT B

RECEIVE A

TRANSMIT COMMON

FRAME GROUND

REMOTE OUT

Pin No.

Signal

Pin No.

Signal

Pin No.

Signal

RECEIVE B

FRAME GROUND

RECEIVE A

TRANSMIT COMMON

—————

TRANSMIT A

FRAME GROUND

TRANSMIT B

RECEIVE COMMON

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Connector signals

PARALLEL REMOTE (50P)

Pin No.

Signal

Pin No.

Signal

CUE COMMAND

ERR 1 STATUS*

+POWER

Pin No.

Signal

ERR 2 STATUS*

CUE STATUS

REMOTE STATUS

STBY STATUS

GND

REC COMMAND

PLAY COMMAND

FF COMMAND

REW COMMAND

STOP COMMAND

EJECT COMMAND

IN SET COMMAND

STBY ON/OFFCOMMAND

ERR 0 STATUS*

REC STATUS

PLAY STATUS

FF STATUS

GND

REW STATUS

STOPSTATUS

EJECT STATUS

GND

*50-pin error status table

AJ-HD150

Pin21/

Pin24/

Pin 34/

Output priority

ERROR 0 ERROR 1 ERROR 2

VTR status

sequence

SERVO NOT LOCKED

SEVO LOCKED

HIGH ERROR (UMBER)

HIGH ERROR (RED)

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

Pin No.

Abbreviation

Circuit

Description

FRAME GROUND Protective ground

Frame ground

Sends data to the PC.

RxD

TxD

CTS

RTS

DTR

GND

Received data

Transmitted data

Clear to send

Receives data from the PC.

Shorted with pin 5.

Shorted with pin 4.

No processing

Request to send

Data terminal ready

Signal ground

Positive power output after communication

enable status

DSR

Data set ready

ENCODER REMOTE (15P)

Pin No.

Signal

FRAME GROUND

REM (G)

REM REX (X) REMOTE CONTROL PROTOCOL RECEIVE

REM REX (X) REMOTE CONTROL PROTOCOL TRANSMIT

REM REX (Y) REMOTE CONTROL PROTOCOL RECEIVE

REM REX (X) REMOTE CONTROL PROTOCOL TRANSMIT

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Specifications

GENERAL

Power supply:

AC 120 V, 50 – 60 Hz

Power consumption: 230 W

Operating ambient temperature:

Operating ambient humidity:

Weight:

41°F to 104°F (5°C to 40°C)

10% to 90% (no condensation)

44 lbs (20 kg)

Dimensions (W × H × D):

16-3/4" (max. 17-3/16" ) × 6-15/16" × 17-11/16"

(Not including the support legs, connectors, JOG dial and fan)

DVCPRO HD

Recording format:

Recording video signal:

Recording audio signal:

Recording tracks:

1080i, 59.94 Hz/60 Hz selectable

48 kHz, 16 bits, 8 channels

Digital video/audio: helical track

The time code is recorded in the sub-code area.

Cue track:

Control track:

135.28 mm/sec

1 track

Tape speed:

Recording time:

46 minutes (using the AJ-HP46LP)

32 minutes (using the AJ-HP32LP)

Metal tape

Tape:

FF/REW time:

Search speed:

Digital slow:

Approx. 1 min (with AJ-HP46LP)

±50× speed (color)

Plus direction:

1× speed

Minus direction: –1× speed

±0 frames (using the time code)

±1 frame (using the continuous CTL signal)

Less than 0.3 sec (standby ON)

Approx. 3 sec

Editing accuracy:

Tape timer accuracy:

Servo lock time:

Loading time:

Audio split editing:

YES

VIDEO

Sampling frequencies:

Quantizing:

Y: 74.25 MHz, PB/PR: 37.125 MHz

8 bits

Video compression method:

Video compression rate:

Error correction:

Video recording bit rate:

Sample × effective line:

Video banwidth

DCT + variable length code

1/6.7

Reed-Solomon product code

100 Mbps

1280 × 1080/frame

20 MHz

P^B/PR: 10 MHz

Video input connector

HD serial digital input:

HD reference input:

SD reference input:

SDTI input (option):

BNC×1, complies with SMPTE 292M standard

BNC×2, loop-through, 75Ω on/off

BNC×1, complies with SMPTE 305M/321M standard

Video Output Connector

HD serial digital output:

BNC×3, complies with SMPTE 292M standard

OUT3 (superimpose on/off)

Serial digital component output:

BNC×3, complies with SMPTE 259M-C/294M standard,

OUT3 (superimpose on/off)

HD reference output:

SD reference output:

Analog composite output:

BNC×1

BNC×3, video 1, video 2 (WFM OUT), video 3 (superimpose on/off)

Output during SD playback or when the down-converter is installed

BNC×1, complies with SMPTE 305M/321M standard

SDTI output (option):

Video Signal Adjustment

HD SDI Y output gain:

HD SDI P^Boutput gain:

HD SDI P^Routput gain:

HD SDI Y black level:

–¶ to +3 dB

±10%

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Specifications

HD SDI output system phase:

SD SDI Y output gain:

SD SDI P^Boutput gain:

SD SDI P^Routput gain:

SD SDI Y black level:

±0.5H (1100 samples, 13.5 ns steps)

–¶ to +3 dB

±10%

SD SDI output system phase:

Composite video output gain:

Composite chroma output gain:

Composite chroma phase:

Composite video output setup:

Composite video output

system phase:

±0.5H (429 samples, 74ns steps)

–¶ to +3 dB

±30°

±14 IRE

±0.5H (429 samples, 74ns steps)

Composite video output SC phase: ±180°

SD SDI and composite output

video phase:

±0.44H (380 samples, 74ns steps)

HD SDI output video phase:

±0.45H (1000 samples, 27ns steps)

AUDIO

Digital Audio

Sampling frequencies:

Quantizing:

48 kHz (synchronous with video)

16 bits

Frequency response:

Dynamic range:

Distortion:

Crosstalk:

Wow & flutter:

Headroom:

20 Hz to 20 kHz ± 1.0 dB (at the reference level)

Better than 90 dB (1 kHz, emphasis OFF)

Less than 0.05% (1 kHz, emphasis OFF, reference level)

Less than –80 dB (1 kHz, between 2 channels)

Below measurable limit

20 dB

Cue Track

Frequency response:

300 Hz to 6 kHz ± 3 dB

Audio Input Connector

Analog input

(CH1/CH2/CH3/CH4):

Digital input

XLR×4, 600Ω/high impedance selectable, +4/0/–20 dBu selectable

(CH1/CH2, CH3/CH4,

CH5/CH6, CH7/CH8):

Serial digital input:

Cue track input:

BNC×4, AES/EBU format

BNC×1, complies with SMPTE 292M

XLR×1, 600Ω/high impedance selectable, +4/0/–20/–60 dBu selectable

Audio Output Connector

Analog output

(CH1/CH2/CH3/CH4):

Digital output

XLR×4, low impedance, +4/0/–20 dBu selectable

(CH1/CH2, CH3/CH4,

CH5/CH6, CH7/CH8):

Serial digital output:

Cue track output:

Monitor output:

BNC×4, AES/EBU format

BNC×3, complies with SMPTE 292M

XLR×1, low impedance, +4/0/–20 dBu selectable

XLR×2, low impedance, +4/0/–20 dBu selectable

1/4" phone jack, variable level, 8Ω

Headphones:

Other Input/Output Connectors

Time code input:

Time code output:

RS-422A input:

RS-422A output:

RS-232C:

XLR×1, 0.5 to 8 Vp-p, 10 kΩ

XLR×1, low impedance, 2.0 Vp-p±0.5Vp-p

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

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

D-sub 50-pin

Parallel input/output:

Encoder remote:

D-sub 15-pin

Weight and dimensions when shown are approximate.

Specifications are subject to change without notice.

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PANASONIC BROADCAST & DIGITAL SYSTEMS COMPANY

DIVISION OF MATSUSHITA ELECTRIC CORPORATION OF AMERICA

Executive Office:

3330 Cahuenga Blvd W., Los Angeles, CA 90068 (323) 436-3500

EASTERN ZONE

One Panasonic Way 4E-7, Secaucus, NJ 07094 (201)348-7621

Mid-Atlantic/New England:

One Panasonic Way 4E-7, Secaucus, NJ 07094 (201) 348-7621

Southeast Region:

1225 Northbrook Parkway, Ste 1-160, Suwanee, GA 30024 (770) 338-6835

Central Region:

1707 N Randall Road E1-C-1, Elgin, IL 60123 (847) 468-5200

WESTERN ZONE:

3330 Cahuenga Blvd W., Los Angeles, CA 90068 (323) 436-3500

Dallas Region:

6226 Abington Way, Houston, TX 77008 (713) 802-2726

No. CA/Northwest Region:

5870 Stoneridge, #3, Pleasanton, CA 94588 (925) 416-5108

Government Marketing Department:

52 West Gude Drive, Rockville, MD 20850 (301) 738-3840

PARTS INFORMATION & ORDERING:

9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. (EST) (800) 334-4881/24 Hr. Fax (800) 334-4880

TECHNICAL INFORMATION:

Emergency 24 Hour Parts & Service (800) 222-0741

TRAINING INFORMATION:

Digital System Products - (201) 392-6852

Panasonic Canada Inc.

5770 Ambler Drive, Mississauga, Ontario L4W 2T3 (905) 624-5010

Panasonic de Mexico S.A. de C.V.

Av angel Urraza Num. 1209 Col. de Valle 03100 Mexico, D.F. (52) 1 951 2127

Printed in Japan

VQT8432

F0300H1040-100@

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