Panasonic VCR AJ D650 User Manual

Digital Video Cassette Recorder

Operating Instructions

VQT6816-3

S0896H4037-300

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IMPORTANT

“Unauthorized recording of copyrighted televi-

sion programs, video tapes and other materials

may infringe the right of copyright owners and

be contrary to copyright laws.”

WARNING:

To reduce the risk of fire or shock hazard,

do not expose this equipment to rain or

moisture.

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,

DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).

NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.

CAUTION:

REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR

SHOCK HAZARD, REFER MOUNTING OF

THE OPTIONAL INTERFACE BOARD TO

AUTHORIZED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an

equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the

presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within

the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient

magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to

persons.

FCC Note:

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is

intended to alert the user to the presence of important

operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in

the literature accompanying the appliance.

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.

To assure continued compliance follow the attached

installation instructions and do not make any

unauthorized modifications.

CAUTION:

This equipment has been tested and found to comply

with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to

Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed

to provide reasonable protection against harmful

interference when the equipment is operated in a

commercial environment. This equipment generates,

uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if

not installed and used in accordance with the instruc-

tion manual, may cause harmful interference to radio

communications. Operation of this equipment in a

residential area is likely to cause harmful interference

in which case the user will be required to correct the

interference at his own expense.

To reduce the risk of fire or shock hazard and

annoying interference, use the recommended

accessories only.

is the safety information.

Do not insert fingers or any objects into the video

casette holder.

Use this unit horizontally and do not place anything on

the top panel.

Avoid operating or leaving the unit near strong

magnetic fields. Be especially careful of large audio

speakers.

Cassette tape can be used only for one-side, one

direction recording. Two-way or two-track recordings

cannot be made.

Cassette tape can be used for either Color or Black &

White recording.

Do not attempt to disassemble the recorder.

There are no user serviceable parts inside.

If any liquid spills inside the recorder, have the recorder

examined for possible damage.

Avoid operating or storing the unit in an excessively

hot, cold, or damp environment as this may result in

damage both to the recorder and to the tape.

Do not spray any cleaner or wax directly on the unit.

If the unit is not going to be used for a length of time,

protect it from dirt and dust.

Refer any needed servicing to authorized service

personnel.

Do not leave a cassette in the recorder when not in

use.

Do not block the ventilation slots of the unit.

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Contents

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

Time code

Controls and their functions

Time code/user bit.......................................................38

Recordinginternal/externaltimecodes...........................39

Reproducing the time code/user bit.............................40

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

• Front panel...................................................................7

• Connector area...........................................................11

• Tapes.........................................................................14

Functions

Superimpose screen...................................................41

Servo reference............................................................42

Audio V Fade Function (AJ-D650 only).......................44

Connections and settings

Connections..................................................................15

• When recording/playback using 1 unit......................15

• When recording, playback and editing

Maintenance

Rack mounting.............................................................45

Head cleaning..............................................................46

Condensation................................................................46

Error messages............................................................47

with 2 units...............................................................16

• When using an editing controller..................................17

• Internal encoder adjustments.......................................18

• Printed circuit board....................................................20

Specifications and others

Basic operations

Connector signals.........................................................49

Specifications................................................................51

Switching on the power/inserting the cassette.............21

STOP mode................................................................22

Recording...............................................................23

Playback.................................................................24

Setup menus

Setup (default settings).............................................25

Setup (setting) menus................................................26

System menu...............................................................27

Basic menu..................................................................27

• Operation menu..........................................................28

• Interface menu............................................................30

• Edit menu..................................................................31

• Tape protect menu......................................................32

• Time Code menu.........................................................33

• Video menu................................................................34

• Audio menu................................................................36

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

Power cord....1 pc

Option

• AJ-YA750P component serial interface board

• AJ-CS750P Cassette adaptor

• AJ-MA75P Rack mounting adaptor

• Digital Audio Interface Board AJ-YA655P

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General and Features

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

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

sound quality resulting from dubbing is significantly minimized compared with existing

analog systems.

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

or mounted in a 19-inch rack with ease.

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

TV monitor. With the AJ-D650 unit, both assemble and insert editing are possible through

external control.

Features

Compact size and light weight

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

optional rack-mounting adaptors (AJ-MA75P).

Up to 123 minutes of recording

Two sizes of cassette tapes can be used with this unit: M cassette (max. 63 minutes) and L

The width of the tapes measures 1/4 inch to achieve a

cassette (max. 123 minutes).

compact design.

Compatibility with consumer products

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

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

<Notes>

• Slow motion playback is not possible with consumer cassette tapes.

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

Digital slow motion/jog

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

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

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

<Notes>

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

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

Dialy shuttle operation is possible through the external controller

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

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

Time codes

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

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

recorded in the machine as the LTC time code.

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Features

(continued)

Multi-function input/output interfaces

• Analog input/output

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

provided.

• Digital audio input/output

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

YA655P) is used.

• Serial digital input/output

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

serial interface board (AJ-YA750P) is used.

<Note>

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

(SMPTE 272M).

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

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

2-channel high-sound-quality digital audio

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

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

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

(Set at the set up menu.)

• Cue track input and output connectors are not provided.

Automatic editing functions from the external controller (only AJ-D650)

AJ-D650 allows both assemble and insert editing from the external controller.

Menu-driven setup

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

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

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Controls and their functions

Front panel

Counter Display Section

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POWER switch

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

Cassette insertion slot

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

into this slot.

Consumer cassettes can be played back only.

EJECT button

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

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

EDIT/EDIT REC/REC/REC INH lamps

EDIT:

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

EDIT REC: This lights when editing from the 9P remote control.

REC:

This lights during video recording.

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

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

REC INH:

REMOTE lamp

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

WIDE lamp

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

Consumer cassette insertion display lamp

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

SCH lamp

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

SERVO lamp

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

Channel condition lamps

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

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

both acceptable.

Blue:

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

deteriorated.

Red:

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

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

interpolation.

Level meters

These indicate the PCM audio signal CH1/CH2.

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

the output signal levels during playback.

Cassette insertion display lamp

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

Counter display

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

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Controls and their functions (continued)

COUNTER/REMAIN button

This switches between the tape counter tape time indicator and the remaining tape

indicator. [r ***] is displayed in the case of the remaining tape indicator. After the

cassette tape is inserted, [r ---] (--- flashes) is displayed until remaining tape is

calculated, and [r EJ] (EJ flashes) when ejecting the tape.

RESET button

When this is pressed during CTL mode, the counter returns to the 00:00:00:00 display.

During menu setup, initial setting values are restored when the RESET button is pressed.

* ¹ )

REW button

The tape is rewound when this is pressed.

The unit goes into shuttle (SHTL) mode at -9.5 × normal tape speed when this button is

pressed together with the PLAY button.

STOP button

When this is pressed, the tape stops traveling, and if the setup menu No. 111 (STOP EE

SEL) is set to TAPE, still pictures can be monitored.

The drum continues to rotate even in the stop mode, and the tape remains in close

contact with the drum.

If the stop mode continues for more than a certain period of time, the unit automatically

switches to the standby OFF mode in order to protect the tape.

The stop mode is established immediately after a cassette has been inserted into the

unit.

* ¹ )

FF button

The tape is fast forwarded when this is pressed.

The unit goes into shuttle (SHTL) mode at +9.5 × normal tape speed when this button is

pressed together with the PLAY button.

PLAY button

Playback commences when this button is pressed.

Recording commences when the button is pressed together with the REC button.

REC button

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

*2)

When it is pressed during playback, search

fast forward or rewind, EE mode images

and audio signals can be monitored for as long as it is kept depressed.

When it is pressed in the stop mode, EE mode images and sound can be monitored.

When the STOP button is pressed, the original picture and sound are restored.

*1)

*2)

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

is set to the same speed.

No guarantee is made for the audio EE mode.

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Headphones jack

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

headphones when they are connected to this jack.

Volume control

This is used to adjust the headphones volume.

Audio recording level controls

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

CTL/TC/UB switch

Use this switch when selecting the counter display.

CTL: Tape timer (control signal) is displayed.

TC: Time code is displayed.

UB: User bit is displayed.

MONITOR SELECT switch

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

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

the monitor output.)

INT/EXT switch

INT:

For using the built-in time code generator.

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

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

EXT:

MENU button

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

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

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

restored.

TC PRESET (FILE) button

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

User file can be selected when the cursor buttons

are used during the setup

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

Cursor buttons

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

These change the flashing digit in the time code indicators.

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

right.

increments to the left; increments to the right.

These change the flashing digit in the time code indicators.

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

decrements the value; increments the value.

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

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

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Controls and their functions (continued)

SET button

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

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

DIAG button

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

display is restored.

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

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

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

travel time, loading count, etc.

Indicated on the “WARNING” screen are the warnings.

VIDEO INPUT switch

This switches the video input signal.

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

ANALOG: recording.*

For selecting analog video signal recording.

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

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

CMPST: For recording an analog composite video signal.

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

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

AUDIO INPUT switch

This switches the audio input signal.

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

DIGITAL:

AES/EBU: For recording a digital audio signal.

ANALOG: For recording an analog audio signal.

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

audio interface board are necessary.

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

REMOTE/LOCAL switch

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

REMOTE connector or RS-232C connector (option).

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

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

LOCAL:

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

operation panel.

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Connector area

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Controls and their functions (continued)

AC IN connector

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

SIGNAL GND terminal

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

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

Fuse holder

This contains a fuse.

Fan motor

This is for cooling the unit.

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

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

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

down.

ANALOG AUDIO IN connectors

These are the analog audio input connectors.

TIME CODE IN connector

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

S1-VIDEO IN connector

This is the S-VIDEO input connector.

ANALOG COMPONENT VIDEO IN connector

The analog component video signal is supplied to this connector.

ANALOG COMPOSITE VIDEO IN connectors and 75

Ω

termination switch

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

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

switch to ON.

REF VIDEO IN connectors and 75

Ω

termination switch

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

required, set the switch to ON.

ANALOG AUDIO OUT connectors

The analog audio signals are output from these connectors.

TIME CODE OUT connector

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

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

MONITOR OUT connector

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

this connector.

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S1/VIDE0 OUT connector

This is the S-VIDEO output connector.

ANALOG COMPONENT VIDEO OUT connector

The analog component video signal is output from this connector.

ANALOG COMPOSITE VIDEO OUT connectors

The analog composite video signals are output from these connectors.

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

connector.

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

REMOTE connector

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

ENCODER REMOTE connector

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

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

RS-232C connector (option)

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

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

SERIAL DIGITAL COMPONENT AUDIO/VIDEO IN/OUT connector

(optional AJ-YA750P interface board required)

comply with the

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

SMPTE 259M-C/272M standard.

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

board.

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Tapes

Three types of tapes can be used with the unit.

Description

Type

Tape designed exclusively for the camcorders used by consumers in

general. Only playback is possible using the optional cassette adaptor.

Use of Panasonic consumer DV cassette tapes is recommended.

Note that inserting a cassette tape without using the cassette adaptor

can damage the unit.

Consumer

cassette

(S cassette)

Recording/playback tape with a maximum capacity of 63 minutes.

(AJ-P12MP, AJ-P23MP, AJ-P33MP, AJ-P63MP)

M cassette

L cassette

Recording/playback tape with a maximum capacity of 123 minutes.

(AJ-P64LP, AJ-P94LP, AJ-P123LP)

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

tape is loaded automatically.

• Consumer tapes are for playback only, they cannot be recorded upon by the AJ-D640/AJ-

D650.

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

• Material recorded on consumer tape must be played back and edited to another

professional VTR.

• The recording functions, recording, Tape/EE and others will not function when Consumer

tape is inserted in the VTR.

• Consumer tape FF/REW speed is VTR limited to ±32×. Slow motion playback is not

possible with consumer cassette tapes.

• In order to protect the tape, the maximum STILL TIMER for consumer tape is 10 seconds,

and the available time for leaving the tape in STILL mode during STEP FWD mode is set

at 1 minute.

• Control (CTL) signals are not displayed when consumer tapes are used. Only the time

code is displayed.

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When recording/playback using 1 unit

Set the CONTROL switch on the front panel to LOCAL.

• “DIGITAL” for serial component

digital video signal input.

• Set the VIDEO IN to ANALOG

and select as following for the

analog input:

• “DIGITAL” for serial component

digital audio signal input.

• “AES/EBU” for digital audio

signal input.

• “ANALOG” for analog audio

signal input.

•

“Y PB PR” for analog

component video signal input.

• “CMPST” for analog compo-

site video signal input.

• “S-VIDEO” for S-VIDEO signal

input.

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

The CONTROL switch on the recorder must be set to the LOCAL position, and the CONTROL switch on the

player must be set to the REMOTE position.

Set the AUDIO IN switch to the

following position:

Set the VIDEO IN switch to the

following position:

• “SERIAL l/F” for serial compo-

nent digital audio signal input.

• “SERIAL I/F” for serial compo-

nent digital video signal input.*

• “Y PB PR” for analog compo-

nent video signal input.

•

“AES/EBU” for digital audio

signal input.

• “ANALOG” for analog audio

signal input.

• “CMPST” for analog composite

video signal input.

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When using an editing controller

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

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Internal encoder adjustments

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

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

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

changed.)

Connect the equipment as shown in the figure below.

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

picture on the TV monitor.

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Check the connections. (see previous page.)

Select [OFF] on ENCODER SEL at the set up menu. (See page 27.)

Select [ON] to operate the internal encoder externally.

Adjust the SYSTEM PHASE.

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

have been recorded.

Adjust P1 VTR SYS PHASE.

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

1) Expand WFM 0.1 µs on the INT mode.

2) Check the H SYNC position.

3) In this status, select EXT mode for the WFM.

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

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

Waveform on waveform monitor

(Observe the SYNC fall.)

Adjust the connected P2 VTR in the same way.

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Printed circuit board

Printed

circuit

board

Abbr.

name

Factory

setting

Full name

Audio Input

Function

F8 board SW1

ADDA-

CUE

This sets the CH1 audio input

impedance.

Impedance SW

HIGH

HlGH/600

Ω

SW61

Audio Input

Impedance SW

This sets the CH2 audio input

impedance.

HlGH/600

Ω

F4 board SW400

Component PB/PR This sets the component PB/PR

Output level

selector

output level when connecting with

the editor.

BETA

ΙΙ

: MΙΙ level

BETA : -CAM level

<Note>

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

CAUTION:

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OF SHOCK

HAZARD, REFER CHANGE OF SWITCH

SETTING lNSlDE THE UNIT TO AUTHORIZED

SERVICE PERSONNEL.

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Switching on the power/inserting the cassette

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

properly.

Turn on the power.

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

Insert the cassette tape.

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

Check that the STOP lamp is on.

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

unit goes into the stop mode.

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STOP mode

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

lights and the tape stops traveling.

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

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

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

Still Timer Setting

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

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

Page 32 indicates the settings for menu item 400-Still Timer set. Still Timer settings 4 and

below will best protect the tape.

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Recording

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

position and insert the tape.

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

Check that the REC INHIBIT lamp is off.

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

4-1 Selecting video/audio input signals

1 Connect the signals to be recorded.

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

panel.

4-2 Adjusting the audio Ievel

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

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

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

light, and recording commences.

To end the recording, press the STOP button.

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

<Notes>

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

images played back will be disturbed.

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

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

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

which is offset from the playback pictures by 5 frames.

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Playback

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

Press the PLAY button.

Regular playback is now commenced.

To end playback, press the STOP button.

The VTR now goes into the stop mode.

<Note>

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

images played back will be disturbed.

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Setup (default settings)

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

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

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

Changing the settings

Press the MENU button.

The setup menu appears on the TV monitor and setup menu No. appears on the

counter display. (If the setup has already been performed, the screen showing the

changes made last will appear.)

Press the cursor buttons (

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

• When the button is pressed, the item No. is incremented for 001 002 003

button is pressed, the item No. is decremented.

and select the item to be set.

004 and so on; when the

Press the cursor buttons (

at the position where the change is to be made.

The menu screen and display setting No. now flashes.

When the

button is pressed, the setting No. is incremented; when the

button is

pressed, it is decremented.

Repeat steps 2 and 3 to change other items.

Press the SET button.

The changes are now stored in the memory.

• To return the items to the settings established before the changes were made, press

the MENU button without pressing the SET button.

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

while the menu is displayed.

The following message is displayed.

When the PLAY button is pressed, the factory

settings are restored.

<Notes>

•

When the RESET button is

pressed to return to the

factory settings, the factory

settings are restored only for

the user file currently being

used and other user files are

not affected.

•

The changed SYSTEM

menu contents are stored in

the memory even if the

MENU button is pressed.

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Setup (setting) menus

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

and these files can be selected and used.

Changing the file

Press the MENU button.

Hold down the FILE button and press the cursor button

file.

Hold down the FILE button and press the cursor button

user file.

to switch to the next user

to switch to the previous

USER FILE

Each user file contains the following items.

• BASIC

• OPERATION

• INTERFACE

• EDIT

• TAPE PROTECT

• TIME CODE

• VIDEO

• AUDIO

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

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

<Note>

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

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

menu items.

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SYSTEM menu

Item

Setting

Description

Superimposed

display

Superimposed

display

No.

System phase rough adjustment: 90° units

SYS SC

COAR.

0000

0001

0002

0003

180

270

<Note>

When shipped from the factory, the setting values do not

change even if setting operations are performed.

System phase fine adjustment: Total variable range:±90° or

-: advanced

+: delayed

SYS SC

FINE

0000

0127

- 1 2 7

0255

0000

127

System phase adjustment: ±2µ sec (SC cycle phase)

-: Advanced

SYS H

- 1 1 2

+: Delayed

<Note>

0112

0224

When shipped from the factory, the setting values do not

change even if setting operations are performed.

112

This selects whether the ENCODER connector functions.

0: Does not functions.

1: Functions.

ENCODER

SEL

0000

0001

OFF

This adjusts the audio output phase with respect to the video

AV PHASE

- 1 2 8

0000

0128

0255

output: 20.8 s steps

-: The audio output phase is advanced with respect to the

video output.

+: The audio output phase is delayed with respect to the

video output.

127

The underline on the setting item denotes the initial setting.

USER menu

<BASIC>

Item

Setting

Description

Superimposed

display

Superimposed

display

No.

0000

0005

0015

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

in1-secondincrements.

000 P-ROLL

TIME

<Note>

In the case of AJ-D640, the unit will not operate if the preroll

time is set to 0 seconds when the unit is set to automatic

editing (PREVIEW, AUTO EDIT COMMAND) from an

external controller.

15S

This sets the position of the characters on the horizontal

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

VIDEO OUT 3 connector.

001

CHARA

H-POS

0000

0005

0012

<Note>

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

VIDEO 3 even if SUPER OFF has been set. However, when

the menu is exited, operation complies with the SUPER

OFF/ON setting.

Also, CHARA TYPE is output to VIDEO 3 according to the

status set in the menu.

2. When the DISPLAY SEL setting causes characters to

extend beyond the edges of the screen, the setting value is

changed so that the characters are automatically displayed

in a position on the screen.

The underline on the setting item denotes the initial setting.

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Setup (setting) menus

USER menu

<BASIC> (continued)

Item

Setting

Description

No.

Superimposed

display

Superimposed

display

This sets the position of the characters on the vertical plane

for the time code and other super displays output to the

VIDEO OUT 3 connector.

002 CHARA

V-POS

0000

0018

0022

<Note>

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

VIDEO 3 even if SUPER OFF has been set. However, when

the menu is exited, operation complies with the SUPER

OFF/ON setting.

Also, CHARA TYPE is output to VIDEO 3 according to the

status set in the menu.

2. When the DISPLAY SEL setting causes. characters to

extend beyond the edges of the screen, the setting value is

changed so that the characters are automatically displayed

in a position on the screen.

TIME

T&STA

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

and other super displays output to the VIDEO 3 connector.

0: Time only.

0000

0001

0002

003 DISPLAY

SEL

T&S&M

1: Time and status.

2: Time, status and mode.

<Note>

The mode display is DVCPRO mode display during DVCPRO

format and DV mode display during DV format.

DIS

ST&EJ

This selects the buttons which can be operated on the front

panel when the REMOTE/LOCAL switch has been set to

REMOTE.

0000

0001

0002

004 LOCAL

ENA

0: No buttons can be operated.

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

2: All buttons can be operated.

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

0: 12 hour display

1: 24 hour display

0000

0001

±12h

24h

005 TAPE

TIMER

OFF

This selects whether the time code and other super display

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

0: Not shown.

1: Shown.

0000

0001

006 SUPER

WHITE

This selects the display type for the super display output to

007 CHARA

TYPE

0000

0001

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

the setting menu, etc.

0: White characters against a black background.

1: White characters with a black border.

The underline on the setting item denotes the initial setting.

USER menu

Item

Setting

Description

Superimposed

display

No.

display

×16

×32

×60

This sets the maximum speed for shuttle operations.

0: 16× normal speed

1: 32× normal speed

SHTL MAX

0000

0001

0002

101

2: 60× normal speed

<Note>

During DV format, the maximum speed is 32× normal speed

even when 60× is selected.

The underline on the setting item denotes the initial setting.

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USER menu

<OPERATION> (continued)

Setting

Item

Description

No.

Superimposed No. Superimposed

display

X 32

X 60

This sets the maximum speed for FF and REW operations.

0: 32× normal speed

1: 60× normal speed

2: 100× normal speed

102

FF. REW

MAX

0000

0001

0002

X 100

<Note>

During DV format, the maximum speed is 32× normal speed

regardless of this setting.

OFF

This sets the status until the audio signal is output when

operation switches from the stop or search modes to the play

mode.

103 AUDIO

MUTE

0000

0001

0: The time until the audio is output is shortened.

1: The audio is output after the status stabilizes.

<Note>

When set to 0 (OFF), the sound in the initially output part is

incomplete. Therefore, this setting is not recommended for

broadcasts.

OFF This selects whether to warn the operator when the

0000

0001

104 REF

ALARM

REF.VIDEO signal has not been connected.

0: Warning is not given.

1: Warning is given by the flashing STOP lamp.

This sets the play delay time in frame increments.

0000

0015

106 PLAY

DELAY

2F This selects the capstan lock mode.

4F 0: 2F mode

107 CAP. LOCK

0000

0001

1: 4F mode

DVCPRO

This selects the format which applies when the general

purpose cassette is used. After selection, this status becomes

effective only when the cassette is inserted after ejection.

0: DVCPRO mode

108 FORMAT

SEL

0000

0001

1: DV mode

<Notes>

Take care not to insert a tape whose format is the reverse of

the one selected since the following trouble as well as playback

trouble will occur.

1. A recording operation is initiated if a DV cassette is inserted

when the DVCPRO mode is selected.

No guarantees can be made for performance, etc.

Conversely, no recording can be conducted if a DVCPRO

cassette is inserted when the DV mode is selected.

2. The REMAIN display loses its accuracy.

3. The accuracy of the slowdown position near the start and

end of the tape is lost.

BLACK

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

EJECT status

0: EE mode

109

EJECT EE

SEL

0000

0001

1: Video blackens, audio mutes.

TAPE

This selects whether EE mode or playback mode is to be

used during FF/REW operations.

0: EE mode

110 F/R EE SEL

0000

0001

1: Playback mode

TAPE

This selects whether EE mode or playback mode is to be

used during stop mode.

0: EE mode

111 STOP EE

SEL

0000

0001

1: Playback mode

<Note>

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

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

The underline on the setting item denotes the initial setting.

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USER menu

<OPERATION> (continued)

Item

Setting

Description

No.

Superimposed No.

display

Superimposed

display

OFF

This selects whether to rewind the tape automatically to the

tape start when the tape end is detected.

0: The tape stops at the tape end.

112 AUTO REW

0000

0001

1: The tape is rewound to the tape start.

OFF

This selects whether the VTR is to stop automatically when

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

rewinding operation in the CTL mode.

113 MEMORY

STOP

0000

0001

0: The VTR does not stop.

1 : The VTR stops automatically.

<Notes>

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

picture (SHTL STILL) mode depending on the setup menu

No. 313 (AFTER CUE-UP) setting.

2. When both the AUTO REW function and MEMORY

function have been selected at the same time, the AUTO

REW function takes precedence.

The underline on the setting item denotes the initial setting.

USER menu

Setting

Item

Description

No.

No. Superimposed

display

Superimposed

display

OFF

This selects whether the 9P connector functions when the

REMOTE/LOCAL switch has been set to REMOTE.

0: Do not function

201

9P SEL

ID SEL

0000

0001

1: Function

This selects the ID information which is returned to the

controller.

0: 20 25H

OTHER

DVCPRO

0000

0001

202

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

The underline on the setting item denotes the initial setting.

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USER menu

<EDIT>

Setting

Item

Description

No.

Superimposed

display

Superimposed

display

– 0.43 –

– 4 – +4

This sets the VAR speed range.

0000

0001

300 VAR

RANGE

0: The tape is played in slow motion at a speed ranging from

– 0.43× to +1× normal speed.

1: The tape is played in the ±4.1× normal speed range.

<Note>

Phase synchronization from the editing controller is no longer

possible once this item has been set to “0”.

For DV format:

When using the dial on the front panel, playback is always

performed at – 0.5 to +1× normal speed regardless of the

menusetting.

When using the 9P:

When 0 is selected, playback is performed at – 0.5 to +1×

normalspeed.

When 1 is selected, playback is performed at – 3.1 to +3.1×

normalspeed.

AUTO

STD

N-STD

This selects STD or NON-STD in accordance with the

composite input signal.

0000

0001

0002

303 STD/

NON-STD

0: Standard/non-standard signals are automatically identified

and processed.

1: Standard signals are processed. (Forced STD)

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

AUTO

EXT

This selects the video signal processing.

304 SERVO

REF

0000

0001

0: Servo is synchronized with the input signal during recording

and editing, or with the REF signal during playback.

1: Servo is synchronized at all times with the REF signal.

N-DEF

CH1

CH2

This sets the channel assignments for the controller’s analog

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

controller which does not have a digital audio edit preset

control function.

305* EDIT

RPLCE1

0000

0001

0002

0003

CH1+2

This selects the channel concerned when the VTR CH1 edit

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

the analog audio signals designated by the controller.

0: Not set.

1: Compliance with analog CH1 edit preset.

2: Compliance with analog CH2 edit preset.

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

N-DEF

This sets the channel assignments for the controller’s analog

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

controller which does not have a digital audio edit preset

control function.

This selects the channel concerned when the VTR CH2 edit

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

the analog audio signals designated by the controller.

0: Not set.

306* EDIT

RPLCE2

0000

0001

0002

0003

CH1

CH2

CH1+2

1: Compliance with analog CH1 edit preset.

2: Compliance with analog CH2 edit preset.

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

The underline on the setting item denotes the initial setting.

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<EDIT> (continued)

Item

Setting

Description

Superimposed

display

No.

display

This sets the channel assignments for the controller’s analog

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

controller which does not have a digital audio edit preset

307* EDIT

RPLCEC

0000

0001

0002

0003

N-DEF

CH1

CH2

control function.

CH1+2

This selects the channel concerned when the VTR CUE edit

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

the analog audio signals designated by the editor or

controller.

0: Not set.

1: Compliance with analog CH1 edit preset.

2: Compliance with analog CH2 edit preset.

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

This selects the connection method for the digital audio edit

IN point.

0: Cut processing

1: V Fade processing

309* AUD EDIT

0000

0001

CUT

FADE

This selects the connection method for the digital audio edit

OUT point.

0: Cut processing

1: V Fade processing

310* AUD EDIT

OUT

0000

0001

CUT

FADE

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

0: STOP mode

1: SHTL STILL mode

313 AFTER

CUE-UP

0000

0001

STOP

STILL

The underline on the setting item denotes the initial setting.

* The Setup menu can only be displayed for the model AJ-D650.

USER menu

Item

Setting

Description

Superimposed

display

Superimposed

display

No.

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

protection mode when it is left standing in the stop mode.

(Unit: s = second, min = minute)

400 STILL

TIMER

0000

0001

0002

0003

0004

0005

0006

0007

0008

0.5s

10s

20s

30s

40s

50s

1min

2min

<Note>

With the DV format, the maximum time which can be set is

10s even when a setting above 10s has been selected. The

selection screen, however, will operate for up to 2 minutes.

This selects the operation during the tape protection mode

when the unit is left standing in the still status in No. 400

protection mode.

STEP

HALF

401

SRC

PROTECT

0000

0001

0: STEP FWD.

1: HALF LOADING.

<Note>

When STEP FWD is selected, the unit automatically goes into

the HALF LOADING mode when the total time for which the

unit is left standing in the still status reaches 30 minutes

(DVCPRO) or 1 minute (DV).

The underline on the setting item denotes the initial setting.

<Note>

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

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

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USER menu

Item

Setting

Description

Superimposed

No. Superimposed

display

No.

display

10L

11L

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

(The same line as for VITC POS-2 in 501 cannot be

selected.)

0000

0001

500 VITC

POS-1

0002

0003

0004

0005

0006

0007

0008

0009

0010

12L

13L

14L

15L

16L

17L

18L

19L

20L

10L

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

501 VITC

POS-2

0000

0001

11L (The same line as for VITC POS-1 in 500 cannot be

selected.)

0002

0003

0004

0005

0006

0007

0008

0009

0010

12L

13L

14L

15L

16L

17L

18L

19L

20L

BLANK

This selects whether to output the VITC data to the positions

selected by VITC POS-1 in 500 and VITC POS-2 in 501.

0: Data is not output.

502 VITC

BLANK

0000

0001

THRU

1: Data is output.

This selects the signal to be regenerated when the time code

generator (TCG) in the REGEN mode.

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

1: Only the time code is regenerated.

TC&UB

503 TCG

REGEN

0000

0001

0002

2: Only the user bit is regenerated.

This selects whether values used in the internal time code

generator are preset from the front panel or remote controller

or synchronized with time code values read from the tape.

OFF

504 REGEN

MODE

0000

0001

0: Values are preset from the front panel or remote

controller. (PRESET)

1: Values are synchronized with time code values read from

the tape. (REGEN)

<Note>

When “1” is selected, values selected at set up menu No.503

(TCG REGEN) are regenerated.

This selects the time code to be used when an external time

code is to be used.

0: The LTC of the TIME CODE IN connector is used.

1: The video signal VITC is used.

LTC

VITC

505 EXT TC

SEL

0000

0001

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

506 BINARY

0000

0001

0002

0003

0004

0005

0006

0007

generated by the TCG.

001

0: NOT SPECIFIED (character set not specified)

010

1: ISO CHARACTER (8 bits character set based on lSO646,

011

lSO2022)

2: UNASSIGNED 1 (undefined)

3: UNASSIGNED 2 (undefined)

4: UNASSIGNED 3 (undefined)

100

101

110

111

5 : PAGE/LINE

6: UNASSIGNED 4 (undefined)

7: UNASSIGNED 5 (undefined)

The underline on the setting item denotes the initial setting.

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<TIME CODE> (continued)

Setting

Item

Description

Superimposed

display

Superimposed

display

No.

This selects whether to control the phase correction of the

LTC generated by the TCG.

0: Phase correction control is not performed.

1: Phase correction control is performed.

OFF

PHASE

CORR

0000

0001

507

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

0: CF flag is OFF.

1: CF flag is ON.

0000

0001

OFF

508 TCG CF

FLAG

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

0: Drop frame mode.

1: Non-drop frame mode.

NDF

0000

0001

509

DF MODE

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

ENA of item 004 to “ENA”.

This selects the time code generator run mode.

0: Generator runs only during recording.

1: Generator runs during usual operation.

0000

0001

REC

FREE

510

RUN MODE

<Note>

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

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

No.504 (REGEN MODE).

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

output from the TIME CODE OUT connector, for the external

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

position. (In EE mode only)

0000

0001

V OUT

TC IN

511

TC OUT

REF

0: Time code is synchronized with output video signal.

1: Time code is synchronized with external time code input.

The underline on the setting item denotes the initial setting.

USER menu

<VIDEO>

Setting

Item

Description

Superimposed

display

Superimposed

display

No.

This selects the component input signal level.

0: Mll level.

ΙΙ

0000

0001

600

B-CAM

IN LV

1: 0 cam level.

This selects whether to generate the internal black burst

0000

0001

OFF

601

INT BB

SIG

signal.

0: Signal is not generated.

1: Signal is generated.

This selects color killer processing for the video input signals.

0: The signals are forcibly processed as B/W signals.

1: The signals are automatically processed.

0000

0001

B/W

AUTO

INPUT

C KILL

602

This selects whether to float the vertical sync position of the

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

input in the EE/record/edit modes.

0000

0001

N-VF

603 OUT

VSYNC

0: Signals are not floated.

1: Signals are floated.

The underline on the setting item denotes the initial setting.

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USER menu

<VIDEO> (continued)

Item

Setting

Description

No.

Superimposed

display

No. Superimposed

display

This selects whether the video output signal is to be muted in

the event of a low RF or disengaged servo lock during

playback.

N-MUTE

0000

604 V-MUTE

SEL

LOW-RF

0001

0: No muting (picture freezes).

1: Muting (picture turns grey).

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

first field.

0: Forced blanking performed.

1: Blanking not performed.

605 CC (F1)

BLANK

0000

0001

BLANK

THRU

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

second field.

0: Forced blanking performed.

1: Blanking not performed.

606

CC (F2)

BLANK

0000

0001

BLANK

THRU

This selects the freeze mode for still pictures.

0: Field freeze

1: Frame freeze

F I E L D

FRAME

608 FREEZE

SEL

0000

0001

<Note>

When frame freeze is selected, the frame freeze mode is

established even during slow motion.

FORCED

AUTO

This selects the conditions under which frame detection is to

be performed when signals are input.

609 IN FRM

DET

0000

0001

0: Frame detection is performed at all times.

1: Frame detection is prohibited only when non-standard

signals are input.

OFF

This selects whether to superimpose EDH onto the serial

output signals.

611 EDH

0000

0001

0: EDH is not superimposed.

1: EDH is superimposed.

• This item setting is valid when the optional serial interface

board has been installed.

This selects the operation to be conducted in response to the

WIDE information.

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

information, the WIDE information is recorded on the tape.

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

added to the Y/C output signals.

612 WIDE

SELECT

0000

0001

0002

AUTO

WIDE

NORMAL

1: During recording, the WIDE information is recorded on the

tape regardless of whether the Y/C input signals contain

the WIDE information.

During playback, the WIDE information is added to the Y/C

output signals regardless of whether the WIDE information

is on the tape. Forced WIDE ON

2: During recording, the WIDE information is not recorded on

the tape regardless of whether the Y/C input signals

contain the WIDE information.

During playback, the WIDE information is not added to the

Y/C output signals regardless of whether the WIDE

information is on the tape. Forced WIDE OFF

<Note>

This item is effective during recording at the start of the

recording and during playback at all times. Therefore, when its

setting has been changed during recording, the MENU

contents will be changed but no change will occur in the actual

operation.

The underline on the setting item denotes the initial setting.

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<AUDIO>

Item

Setting

Description

Superimposed No. Superimposed

display

No.

display

4dB

700 CH1 IN

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

0000

0001

0002

0003

0dB

-20dB

-60dB

701 CH2 IN

4dB

0dB

-20dB

-60dB

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

0000

0001

0002

0003

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

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

703 CH1 OUT

0000

0001

0002

4dB

0dB

-20dB

704 CH2 OUT

0000

0001

4dB

0dB

0002

-20dB

This selects the monitor output.

713 MONI CH

SEL

0000

0001

0002

0003

AUTO 1

AUTO 2

AUTO 3

AUTO 4

0: In the tape speed range of –0.43× (–0.5× to ±1× normal

speed, PCM AUDIO is output; at all other times, CUE is

automatically output.

1: In the PLAY mode, PCM AUDIO is output; at all other

times, CUE is automatically output.

2: In the PLAY mode, PCM AUDIO is output; in the tape

speed range of –0.43× (–0.5×) to ±1× normal speed,

QUICK PCM AUDIO is output; at all other times, CUE is

automatically output.

3: In the tape speed range of –0.2× to +0.2× normal speed,

QUICK PCM AUDIO is output; in the tape speed ranges of

–1× to –0.2× and +0.2× to +1× (excluding –0.2× and

+0.2×) normal speed, PCM AUDIO is output; at all other

times, CUE is automatically output.

<Notes>

1. The tape speed figures given above in parentheses apply

when DV format tapes are used.

2. PCM AUDIO complies with the AUDIO MONITOR SELECT

SW setting and is set to CH1, CH2 or MIX (CH1+CH2).

3. “QUICK PCM AUDIO” is a playback mode in which priority is

given to aligning the video and audio phases during slow-

motion playback. In this mode, the sound at 1× normal

speed is played back one frame at a time each time the

video frame is updated.

(During normal PCM AUDIO slow-motion playback, the

sound is stretched out so that it is played back after the

pictures.)

CH1

CH2

CH1+2

This selects the input signal to be recorded on the audio CH1

track.

0: Audio input CH1 signal.

1: Audio input CH2 signal.

2: Mixed audio input CH1 and CH2 signal.

714

715

REC CH1

REC CH2

0000

0001

0002

This selects the input signal to be recorded on the audio CH2

track.

0: Audio input CH1 signal.

CH1

CH2

0000

0001

0002

CH1+2

1: Audio input CH2 signal.

2: Mixed audio input CH1 and CH2 signal.

The underline on the setting item denotes the initial setting.

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USER menu

<AUDIO> (continued)

Item

Setting

Description

No.

Superimposed No.

display

Superimposed

display

CH1

This selects the input signal recorded in CUE.

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

on CH1.

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

on CH2.

716

REC CUE

0000

0001

0002

CH2

CH1+2

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

No.715 are mixed and recorded on CH1 and CH2.

This selects the AUDIO CH1 and CH2 output signals during

DV format playback.

0: The CH1 track signals are output to CH1 and the CH2

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

output.)

0000

0001

0002

ST1

ST2

ST1+2

718 DV

OUTPUT

1: The CH3 track signals are output to CH1 and the CH4

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

output.)

2: The mixed CH1 and CH3 track signals are output to CH1

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

sound during shooting and audio dubbing sound are

output simultaneously.)

<Note> This item setting is valid only when the tape recorded on the four channels of the DV format is

played back.

A U T O

CUT

FADE

This selects the processing method for the audio edit points

(IN point, OUT point) during playback.

0: According to the status during recording. (Setup menus

No.309, 310)

719 PB FADE

0000

0001

0002

1: Forced CUT

2: Forced FADE

OFF

This selects whether to superimpose the audio data onto the

serial output.

0: Data is not superimposed.

1: Data is superimposed.

720

721

EMBEDDED 0000

AUD

0001

<Note> This item is valid when the optional serial interface board has been installed.

PCM

This selects the audio output (LINE OUT).

0: PCM AUDIO or QUICK PCM AUDIO is output.

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

CH SEL) output.

LINE CH

SEL

0000

0001

AUTO

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

SELECT SW, and CH1 and CH2 are output independently.

OFF

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

audio input signal.

0: The internal signal is not selected.

1: The internal signal is selected.

722 INT SG

0000

0001

<Note> The internal signal has a frequency of 1 kHz.

OFF

This selects the audio output level for DV format playback.

723 DV PB ATT

0000

0001

0: The audio output level is attenuated (reduced).

1: The audio output level is not attenuated.

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

tape used.

1. When an “L” size cassette is used

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

No. 108 (FORMAT SEL).

2. When an “M” size cassette is used

The setting does not take effect.

3. When an “S” size cassette is used

The setting takes effect.

The underline on the setting item denotes the initial setting.

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Time code/user bit

Time code

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

speed play (approx. 100× normal speed).

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

TC 00 : 07 : 04 : 24

Frames

Hours Seconds

Minutes

<Note>

Time code reader values normally appear on the superimposed display.

Values appear as shown below on the front display.

Playback: Time code reader values

REC, EE: Time code generator values

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

playback.

User bit

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

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

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

the letters A to F.

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Recording internal/external time codes

Setting the internal time code

Place the VTR in the stop mode.

Set the CTL/TC/UB switch to TC.

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

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

The time code runs at the same time as the recording proceeds.

REC (RUN):

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

VTR’s operation.

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

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

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

menu items below.)

Setting menu No. 503 (TCG REGEN)

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

Set the TC PRESET button.

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

The leftmost digit flashes.

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

Press the cursor button or to change the value.

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

below.

• When using the time code and user bit in real time

00:00:00:00 – 23:59:59:29

• User bit

00 00 00 00 – FF FF FF FF

Repeat steps 1 and 2 to change the value.

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

FREE RUN mode, the time code now starts running.

Proceed with the recording or editing.

2. Setting the external time code (TC switch

EXT)

Place the VTR in the stop mode.

Set the TC/CTL/UB switch to TC.

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

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

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

panel is recorded as the time code.

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

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

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Reproducing the time code/user bit

Place the unit in the stop mode.

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

TC: The time code is displayed.

UB: The user bit is displayed.

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

CTL signal.

Press the PLAY button.

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

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

the video signal from the VIDEO OUT 3 connector.

<Notes>

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

code is read.

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

the CTL signal.

The superimposed appears as shown below.

The colon between the seconds and frames

changes to a period during drop frame mode.

When the time code signal cannot be read,

an asterisk is displayed on the superimposed TV monitor.

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Superimpose screen

The control signals, time code, etc. are displayed using abbreviations.

CTL = control signal

TCR = TC time code reading

UBR = TC user bit reading

TV monitor

Characters displayed

The background of characters superimposed on the display can be changed using menu

No.007 (CHARA TYPE).

TV monitor

Display position

The position of the characters superimposed on the display can be changed using setting

menus No.001 (CHARA H-POS) and No.002 (CHARA V-POS).

TV monitor

Operation mode

The VTR’s operation mode can also be displayed using setting menu No.003 (DISPLAY

SEL).

VTR operation mode

TV monitor

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Servo reference

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

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

signal as the servo reference signal.

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

shown in the flowchart presented below.

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Servo reference setting tables

The servo reference signal is switched as shown in the tables below depending on the servo

reference setting, deck mode and what input signal is available. When the mode is

transferred to editing or recording/playback, the image may be disturbed and the transfer

may be delayed if the references during playback and recording do not match.

During playback or special playback

Input signal status

SERVO REF

on the setup menu

No. 304 position

Reference signal

(servo reference)

REF IN signal

VIDEO IN signal

REF IN signal

Internal sync signal

REF IN signal

AUTO

Internal sync signal

REF IN signal

Internal sync signal

EXT

REF IN signal

Internal sync signal

During recording or editing

Input signal status

SERVO REF

on the setup menu

No. 304 position

Reference signal

(servo reference)

VIDEO IN signal

REF IN signal

VIDEO IN signal

REF IN signal

AUTO

Internal sync signal

REF IN signal

Internal sync signal

REF IN signal

EXT

Internal sync signal

denotes that the signal is supplied:

denotes that the signal is not supplied.

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Audio V Fade Function (AJ-D650 only)

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

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

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

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

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

Audio signal B

Audio signal A

Noise may appear at the edit splice.

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

Audio signal B

Audio signal A

V fade is performed instantaneously to eliminate the noise.

<Notes>

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

splices.

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

all splices.

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Rack mounting

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

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

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

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

your dealer.

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

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

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

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

Use four screws to secure each inner member.

Attach the outer member brackets to the rack.

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

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

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

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

<Notes>

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

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

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Video head cleaning

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

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

heads be cleaned every day.

Use the cleaning fluid designated by Panasonic.

Condensation

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

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

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

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

heated up.

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

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

rather than switching on the power immediately.

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

and the cassette tape is automatically ejected.

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

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Error messages

Warning

VTR operation

Descriptions

TV monitor display*

Error No.

Error No. lights when servo disturbances continue for 3 or

more seconds during playback, recording or editing.

E-00*

(Err-00)

Continued

SERVO NOT LOCKED

Error No. lights when envelope levels approx. 1/3 that of

normal levels are detected for more than 1 sec. during

playback, recording or editing.

E-01*

LOW RF

Stop

(Err-01)

Error No. lights when a fan motor stops operating.

E-10*

(Err-10)

FAN STOP

* Displays when warning information is checked by pressing the DIAG button.

AUTO OFF mode

The following error number flashes on the counter display section.

Descriptions

Error No.

VTR operation

When condensation is detected, the error no. display flashes, and the unit goes into

EJECT mode. The drum rotates after the cassette tape is ejected to remove

condensation.

When the condensation has been removed, the error no. display disappears and the

VTR may be used.

<Note>

E-20

EJECT

1) The drum rotates as soon as condensation is detected when the unit is in EJECT

mode.

2) When condensation is detected while a cassette tape is inserted, drum rotation stops,

the cassette tape is ejected and the drum rotation begins again.

The cassette does not move up even when 6 seconds have elapsed since the VTR was

transferred to the eject mode.

E-29

E-31

E-35

E-36

E-37

E-51

E-52

E-53

E-55

Stop

The unloading operation is not completed within 10 seconds.

There is no response from the servo microcomputer for 1 or more seconds.

Only the servo microcomputer was reset in an instantaneous power failure.

The servo microcomputer does not follow the instructions of the system control

microcomputer even when 10 seconds have elapsed.

The message display flashes when the take-up reel has been rotating idly for a fixed

period of time while the start/end processing operation during loading (half position) is

being performed.

Stop

After the cassette has been inserted, the tape take-up reel has not wound up the tape

while the total tape amount is not detected and while the tape is traveling at or above

the normal tape speed in the forward or reverse direction.

After the total tape amount has been detected, the amount of tape wound up on the

take-up reel and the amount of tape supplied by the supply reel differ to an abnormal

extent while the tape is traveling.

The tape has not been wound up during unloading.

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Error messages

VTR operation

Error No.

Descriptions

The start/end processing operation is not completed even after 10 or more seconds

Stop

have elapsed.

E-57

E-59

E-60

E-61

E-67

E-69

E-70

E-71

E-72

E-73

E-FF

The cylinder motor speed is abnormally low.

Stop

The cylinder motor speed is abnormally high.

The capstan motor speed is abnormally low.

The tape-up reel motor speed is abnormally high.

An abnormal torque applied to the take-up reel motor is detected.

Stop

An abnormal torque applied to the supply reel motor is detected or if an abnormal

current flowing to the current-sensing resistor is detected.

An abnormal tension at the supply side is detected in the capstan mode.

An abnormal tension at the supply side is detected in the reel mode.

The reel motor at the take-up side is running in the reverse direction.

Stop

Tape start and end are detected simultaneously during loading or after loading is

completed.

Stop

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Connector signals

VIDEO IN

Active through (Option)

SERIAL IN (DIGITAL)

BNC×2

BNC×3

Y, PB, PR (ANALOG)

Loop-through, 75Ω termination

switch provided

VIDEO IN

BNC×2

Loop-through, 75Ω termination

switch provided

REF VIDEO IN

S1-VIDEO IN

BNC×2

4-pin × 1

VIDEO OUT

AUDIO IN

(Option)

SERIAL OUT (DIGITAL) BNC × 3

BNC × 3

4-pin × 1

Y, PB, PR (ANALOG)

VIDEO OUT

S1-VIDEO IN

BNC × 2

BNC × 1

SERIAL IN (DIGITAL)

AUDIO IN (DIGITAL)

(Option)

CH1/CH2 AES/EBU format

(Option)

Signal

Pin No.

GND

HOT

COLD

XLR × 2

BNC × 1

AUDIO IN (ANALOG)

TIME CODE IN

CH1, CH2

AUDIO OUT

(Option)

SERIAL OUT (DIGITAL) BNC × 3

AUDIO OUT (DIGITAL) BNC × 1

CH1/CH2 AES/EBU format

(Option)

AUDIO OUT (ANALOG) XLR × 2

CH1, CH2

TIME CODE OUT

MONITOR OUT

BNC × 1

PHONO × 1

HEADPHONES (front)

1/4" phone × 1

RS-422A REMOTE (9P)

RMOTE

Pin No.

Signal

Pin No.

Signal

Pin No.

Signal

FRAME GROUND

TRANSMIT A

RECEIVE B

RECEIVE COMMON

TRANSMIT B

RECEIVE A

TRANSMIT COMMON

FRAME GROUND

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Connector signals

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

Description

Circuit

Protective ground

Transmitted data

Received data

Request to send

Clear to send

Pin No.

Abbreviation

FRAME GROUND

Frame ground

Receives data from the PC.

Sends data to the PC.

Shorted with pin 4.

Shorted with pin 5.

T×D

R×D

RTS

CTS

Positive power output after communication enable

status

DSR

Data set ready

Signal ground

No processing

GND

DTR

Signal ground

Data terminal ready

•

Example of connections with controller (PC) using a 25-pin D-SUB straight cable

VTR end (D-SUB 25 pins)

PC end (D-SUB 25 pins)

T×D

RxD

RTS

CTS

DSR

GND

DTR

T×D

R×D

RTS

CTS

DSR

GND

DTR

ENCODER REMOTE (15P)

Signal

RET GND

Pin No.

Signal

Pin No.

Signal

SYSTEM H

SYS.SC COARSE (2)

–12V

SET UP

C LEVEL

SYS.SC FINE

HUE

GND

+12V

SYS.SC COARSE (1)

VIDEO LEVEL

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Specifications

(Video output connector)

GENERAL

BNC×3 (Y, PB, PR

Y: ±1.0 Vp-p, 75

)

Analog component output:

Ω

AC 120 V, 50–60 Hz

150 W

Power supply:

Power consumption:

B, PR: 0.486/0.7 Vp-p switchable, 75

(75% color bar, 7.5% setup)

Ω

BNC×3

Analog composite output:

S VIDEO output:

Video1/video2/video3 (superimpose

on/off)

S terminal (4-pin)×1

Operating ambient temperature:

Operating ambient humidity:

Weight:

41°F to 104°F (5°C to 40°C)

10% to 90% (no condensation)

35.2 Ibs (16 kg)

16-3/4×6-15/16x16-3/8 inches

(424×175×415 mm)

Y: ±1.0 Vp-p, 75

C: 0.286 Vp-p (burst), 75

Ω

Dimensions (W×H×D):

Ω

Serial digital component output

(option):

DVCPRO format

Digital video

Recording format:

Recording tracks:

Complies with SMPTE259M-C standard,

BNC×3

Recorded in sub-code area

Time code

Digital audio 2channels

(Video signals adjustment)

Video output gain:

Video output chroma gain:

Video output hue:

1 track

Cue Track

±3 dB

Control (CTL) 1 track

33.820 mm/sec

±3 dB

Control from ENCODER

±30°

Tape speed:

Recording time:

REMOTE connector

123 minutes (with AJ-P123LP)

63 minutes (with AJ-P63MP)

1/4-inch thin magnetic layer metal tape

Less than 3 min (with AJ-P123LP)

Less than 2 min (with AJ-P63MP)

0 to ±60× normal speed (color)

+0.75× normal speed in + direction

–0.43× normal speed in – direction

±0 frame (using time code)

±15 IRE

Video output setup:

Video output sync phase:

Video output SC phase:

±2 µ

Tape:

FF/REW time:

±180°

AUDIO

Search speed:

Digital slow motion:

(Digital audio)

Sampling frequencies:

Quantizing:

Frequency response:

Dynamic range:

48 kHz

16 bits

Editing accuracy:

Tape timer accuracy:

Servo lock time:

±1 frame (using continuous CTL signal)

Less than 0.5 sec. (color framing/

standby ON)

20 Hz to 20 kHz (–1.0 dB to +0.5 dB)

Better than 86 dB (1 kHz, emphasis OFF,

“A” weighted)

Less than 0.1% (1 kHz, emphasis OFF,

standard level)

Less than –80 dB (1 kHz, between

2 channels)

Below measurable limits

20 dB

T1=50 µT2=15 µs (on/off automatic)

Distortion:

Crosstalk:

VIDEO

(Digital video)

Sampling frequencies:

Quantizing:

Error correction:

Y: 13.5 MHz/PB, PR: 3.375 MHz

8 bits

Reed-Solomon product code

Wow & flutter:

Headroom:

De-emphasis:

(Digital IN/analog component OUT)

(Cue track)

Frequency response:

Y: 30 Hz to 5.5 MHz (±1.0 dB)

B, PR: 30 Hz to 1.0 MHz (±1.0 dB)

Video bandwidth:

300 Hz to 6 kHz ±3 dB

Better than 60 dB

Less than 2%

S/N ratio:

K factor:

(Audio input connector)

XLR×2, 600Ω /high impedance selectable,

Analog input (CH1/CH2):

+4/0/–20/–60 dBu

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

(Analog component IN/component OUT)

Y: 30 Hz to 5.5 MHz (–1.5 dB to ±1.0 dB)

B, PR: 30 Hz to 1.0 MHz

(–2.0 dB to ±1.0 dB)

Video bandwidth:

Complies with SMPTE259M-C, 272M

standard (BNC)

Serial digital input (option):

Better than 55 dB

Less than 2%

S/N ratio:

K factor:

(Audio output connector)

Analog output (CH1/CH2):

Digital output (CH1/CH2)

(option):

XLR×2, low impedance, +4/0/–20 dBu

(Analog composite IN/composite OUT)

Y: 30 Hz to 4.5 MHz (–1.5 dB to ±1.0 dB)

Better than 20 ns

Less than 3%

BNC×1, AES/EBU format

Complies with SMPTE259M-C, 272M

standard (BNC)

Video bandwidth:

Y/C delay:

K factor:

Serial digital output (option):

Monitor output:

Headphones:

Phono×1, 600

Variable level, 1/4" phone, 8

Ω

, –8 dBV

(Video input connector)

Analog component input:

Ω

BNC×3 (Y, PB, PR

)

Y: ±1.0 Vp-p, 75

Ω

Other input/output connector

B, PR: 0.486/0.7 Vp-p switchable, 75

Ω

Time code input:

Time code output:

RS-422A input/output:

RS-232C (option):

Encoder remote:

BNC×1, 0.5 to 8 Vp-p

BNC×1, 2.0 Vp-p

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

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

D-sub 15-pin

(75% color bar, 7.5% setup)

BNC×2, loop-through, 75Ω on/off

S terminal (4-pin)×1

Analog composite input:

S VIDEO input:

Y: ±1.0 Vp-p, 75

Ω

C: 0.286 Vp-p (burst), 75

Ω

Analog composite

BNC×2, loop-through, 75Ω on/off

Complies with SMPTE259M-C standard,

BNC×2, active through

Reference input:

Weight and dimensions when shown are approximately.

Specifications are subject to change without notice.

Serial digital component input

(option):

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Broadcast & Television Systems Company

Division of Matsushita Electric Corporation of America

Executive Office:

One Panasonic Way (4B-7), Secaucus, NJ 07094

REGIONAL OFFICES:

New Jersey: One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094

Sales: Panazip 4B-7 (201) 348-7671

EASTERN:

Washington, D.C. (703) 759-6900

SOUTHERN:

CENTRAL:

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Reference Guide

• Items supporting DVCPRO/DV/DVCAM tape playback

• Items supporting RS-232C

Applicable models

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This booklet describes the items which support both DVCPRO/DV/DVCAM tape playback and RS-232C.

Read it together with the Operating Instructions.

Contents

E-2

E-3

. . . . . . . . . .

Items supporting DVCPRO/DV/DVCAM tape playback

. . . . .

Cautions when playing back consumer DV tapes and DVCAM tapes

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

DVCPRO/DV/DVCAM displays

Additional set-up menu items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

E-4

E-5

E-7

E-9

E-10

Items supporting RS-232C . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Additional set-up menu items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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

1. Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

2. Hardware specifications

3. Software specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

4. Error code table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

5. Command table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Items supporting DVCPRO/DV/DVCAM tape playback

Cautions when playing back consumer DV tapes and DVCAM tapes

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

•

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

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

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

•

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

functions related to recording, REC operation, editing selection and execution, TAPE/EE

switching and other such operations are prohibited.

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

normal tape speed.

•

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

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

in the STILL status is set to 1 minute.

•

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

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

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

•

Finally, check out the cautionary items for set-up menu item No.108 “FORMAT SEL."

DVCPRO/DV/DVCAM displays

Front panel displays

The DV indicator lamp on the front panel lights only during DV playback.

Superimpose display

When T&S&M has been selected for set-up menu item No.003 “DISPLAY SEL,” one of the

following displays appears on the third line of the superimposed display.

In the DVCPRO mode: DVCPRO MODE

DV MODE

In the DV mode:

In the DVCAM mode: DVCAM MODE

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Additional set-up menu items

USER menu

DVCPRO/DV/DVCAM tapes can be played back by selecting the item No.108 “FORMAT SEL”

setting.

Setting

Item

Description of setting

No.

Superimposed display

0000

0001

0002

DVCPRO These settings are for selecting the format when an L

DV cassette or S cassette is used.

108 FORMAT SEL

DVCAM The selected setting only becomes valid immediately

after the cassette has been inserted. (If the setting is

changed while the cassette remains inserted, the

display will change but the setting will not be valid. In

this case, the setting becomes valid when the cassette

is ejected and re-inserted.)

DVCPRO mode

DV mode

0: L cassette

S cassette

1: L cassette/S cassette

2: L cassette/S cassette

<Notes>

DV mode

DVCAM mode

Bear in mind that, in addition to problems with playback,

the trouble described below may occur when a tape

which does not match the selected format is inserted.

1.If a DV or DVCAM tape is inserted when the

DVCPRO mode setting has been selected, the

recording operation will be conducted but no

guarantee is given for the resulting performance, etc.

Conversely, recording is not possible if a DVCPRO

cassette tape is inserted when the DV or DVCAM

mode setting has been selected.

2.The REMAIN display fails to appear properly.

3.The slow-down position near the tape start or end is

not located accurately.

4.When a tape which does not match the selected

format is inserted, no guarantee is given for the

resulting performance, etc.

The underlining indicates the factory settings.

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Items supporting RS-232C

Additional set-up menu items

Setting

Item

Description of setting

OFF These settings are for selecting whether the RS-232C

No. Superimposed display

No.

Superimposed display

RS232C SEL

0000

0001

204

connector is to function when the REMOTE/LOCAL

switch is set to REMOTE.

0: Connector does not function.

1: Connector functions.

0000

0001

0002

0003

0004

0005

These settings are for selecting the RS232C

communication speed (baud rate).

BAUD RATE

205

300

600

1200

2400

4800

9600

0000

0001

DATA LENGTH

STOP BIT

7 These settings are for selecting the RS-232C data

206

207

208

length.

(Unit: bit)

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

length.

0000

0001

(Unit: bit)

PARITY

0000

0001

0002

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

ODE for the RS-232C parity bit.

EVEN 0: Parity bit is not used.

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

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

These settings are for selecting whether the ACK code

OFF

ON is to be returned when a command is received from RS-

RETURN ACK

0000

0001

209

232C.

0: ACK code is not returned.

1: ACK code is returned.

The underlining indicates the factory settings.

RS-232C interface

1. Introduction

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

(See command table on pages E-10 – E-12.)

2) Conditions for acknowledging commands from RS-232C interface

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

The set-up menu item No.204 “RS232C SEL” must be ON.

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

Whether the [ACK] code is returned depends on the setting which has been selected for set-up menu

item No.209 “RETURN ACK.”

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2. Hardware specifications

1) External interface specifications

For the model AJ-D750

(1) Connector specifications

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

Circuit name

Protective ground

Received data

Pin No.

Signal

Description

Frame ground

RXD

TXD

CTS

RTS

DTR

Data is sent to PC.

Data is received from PC.

Shorted with pin 5.

Transmitted data

Clear to send

Shorted with pin 4.

Request to send

Data terminal ready

Signal ground

No processing

Signal ground

Data set ready

+ voltage output after communication enable status

DSR

(2) Example of connection with controller (PC)

(Using crossover cable with D-SUB 25-pin connectors)

PC side

VTR side

(D-SUB 25-pin connector)

(Using crossover cable with D-SUB 9-pin and 25-pin connectors)

PC side

VTR side

(D-SUB 9-pin connector)

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For the models AJ-D650 and AJ-D640

(1) Connector specifications

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

Description

Circuit name

Protective ground

Transmitted data

Received data

Pin No.

Signal

Frame ground

Data is received from PC.

Data is sent to PC.

TXD

RXD

RTS

CTS

DSR

Shorted with pin 5.

Request to send

Clear to send

Shorted with pin 4.

+ voltage output after communication enable status

Signal ground

Data set ready

Signal ground

No processing

DTR

Data terminal ready

(2) Example of connection with controller (PC)

(Using straight cable with D-SUB 25-pin connectors)

PC side

VTR side

(D-SUB 25-pin connector)

(Using straight cable with D-SUB 9-pin and 25-pin connectors)

PC side

(D-SUB 9-pin connector)

VTR side

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3. Software specifications

1) Protocol

(1) Communication parameters

Communication system

Communication speed

Bit length

Asynchronous, full duplex

300/600/1200/2400/4800/9600

7 bit/8 bit

1 bit/2 bit

Stop bit

NONE/ODD/EVEN

Parity bit

ACK code returned/ACK code not returned

ACK code

<Note>

The ACK code is what is returned from the VTR to the

controller when data has been successfully sent from the

controller.

The underlining indicates the factory settings.

Any changes to the settings can be made using the set-up menu items listed below.

Set-up menu item

No. 205 BAUD RATE

Communication parameter

Communication speed

Bit length

No. 206 DATA LENGTH

No. 207 STOP BIT

Stop bit

No. 208 PARITY

Parity bit

No. 209 RETURN ACK

ACK code

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(2) Send format [controller (PC)

Data format

VTR]

[STX] [command] [:] [data] [ETX]

02h XX XX XX 3Ah XX-XX 03h

(ASCII code: symbols, numbers, upper-case

letters)

20h<XX<7Fh

• [command]

:Command identifier; a 3-byte identifier (ASCII code: symbols, numbers,

upper-case letters) is sent as the command.

:This code serves as a delimiter between the command and data.

:Data (ASCII code: symbols, numbers, upper-case letters) can be added in

the number of bytes required.

• [ : ]

• [data]

Outline of send procedure from controller

1. The send command starts with STX (start of text = 02h). The command is then identified

by COMMAND which follows and the data is added as required.

The format ends with ETX (end of text = 03h).

2. When a different command is to be sent, a response is awaited from the VTR, and then

the command is sent. (See page E-9)

3. If STX is sent again before ETX is sent, the receive data buffer inside the VTR is cleared.

A command error is returned to the controller, and the data is newly processed with STX

which was received again at the head.

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(3) Return format [VTR

controller (PC)]

The following responses are made to the command. If necessary, more than one response

is made.

When the communication has terminated normally

1. The receive completion message is returned.

[ACK]

06h

2. The execution completion message is returned.

[STX] [command] [data] [ETX]

02h XX XX XX XX-XX 03h

• [command]

:This is the message (data) which is returned or the execution completion

message identifier.

• [data]

:This is the data to be returned. It can be omitted.

Example:

Send command

[STX] OPL [ETX]

Return message (data)

[ACK] [STX] OPL [ETX]

When the communication has terminated abnormally

[NACK]

15h

When processing is not possible due to incorrect data or trouble in the VTR

1. The receive completion message is returned.

[ACK]

06h

2. An error code is returned.

[STX] E R N1 N2 N3 [ETX]

02h Error code

03h

4. Error code table

ER001 : Invalid command

• Unsupported command received.

• Error in command execution

: Parameter error

ER002

ER102

ER103

ER104

ER105

: VTR mode error (front loading motor)

: VTR mode error (loading motor)

: VTR mode error (drum, capstan system)

: VTR mode error (reel system)

ER106 : VTR mode error (tension system)

: VTR dew error

: VTR system error

ER108

ER1FF

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5. Command table

1) Commands relating to operation control

<Notes>

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

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

table.

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

has been returned.

VTR

operation

Return (completion)

message

Send command

Supplementary notes

This command is for stopping the tape travel.

The resulting output picture and sound statuses differ

according to the settings selected for the set-up menus

given below.

STOP

[STX] OSP [ETX]

• AJ-D750: No.105 (AUTO EE SEL)

• AJ-D650, AJ-D640: No.111 (STOP EE SEL)

For further details, refer to the set-up menus.

This command is for ejecting the cassette tape.

The resulting output picture and sound statuses differ

according to the settings selected for the set-up menus

given below.

EJECT

[STX] OEJ [ETX]

• AJ-D750: No.105 (AUTO EE SEL)

• AJ-D650, AJ-D640: No.109 (EJECT EE SEL)

For further details, refer to the set-up menus.

PLAY

[STX] OPL [ETX]

[STX] ORW [ETX]

[STX] OPL [ETX]

[STX] ORW [ETX]

This command is for starting playback.

This command is for rewinding the tape.

The resulting output picture and sound statuses differ

according to the settings selected for the set-up menus

given below.

REWIND

• AJ-D750: No.105 (AUTO EE SEL)

• AJ-D650, AJ-D640: No.110 (F/R EE SEL)

The maximum tape speed differs according to the

setting selected for set-up menu No.102 (FF. REW

MAX).

For further details, refer to the set-up menus.

This command is for fast forwarding the tape.

The resulting output picture and sound statuses differ

according to the settings selected for the set-up menus

given below.

FAST

FORWARD

[STX] OFF [ETX]

• AJ-D750: No.105 (AUTO EE SEL)

• AJ-D650, AJ-D640: No.110 (F/R EE SEL)

The maximum tape speed differs according to the

setting selected for set-up menu No.102 (FF. REW

MAX).

For further details, refer to the set-up menus.

[STX] ORC [ETX]

This command is for starting the recording.

REC

[STX] ORC [ETX]

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VTR

operation

Return (completion)

message

Send command

Supplementary notes

SHTL

FORWARD

[STX] OSF:data [ETX]

This is the forward direction shuttle command.

[STX] OSF [ETX]

data = n: speed data

0: STILL

1: ×0.03 (DVCPRO), ×0.03 (DV, DVCAM)

2 : ×0.1 (DVCPRO), ×0.1 (DV, DVCAM)

3 : ×0.2 (DVCPRO), ×0.3 (DV, DVCAM)

4 : ×0.5 (DVCPRO), ×0.5 (DV, DVCAM)

5 : × 1 (DVCPRO), ×1

(DV, DVCAM)

6: ×1.85 (DVCPRO), ×1.85 (DV, DVCAM)

7 : ×4.1 (DVCPRO), ×3.1 (DV, DVCAM)

8 : ×9.5 (DVCPRO), ×9.5 (DV, DVCAM)

9 : ×16 (DVCPRO), ×16 (DV, DVCAM): This speed differs according to the setting

selected for set-up menu No.101 (SHTL

MAX).

A: ×32

(DVCPRO), ×32

(DV, DVCAM): This speed differs according to the setting

selected for set-up menu No.101 (SHTL

MAX).

SHTL

REVERSE

[STX] OSR:data [ETX]

[STX] OSR [ETX]

This is the reverse direction shuttle command.

data = n: speed data

0: STILL

1: ×0.03 (DVCPRO), ×0.03 (DV, DVCAM)

×0.1

2: ×0.1 (DVCPRO),

(DV, DVCAM)

3: ×0.2 (DVCPRO), ×0.3 (DV, DVCAM)

4: ×0.5 (DVCPRO), ×0.5 (DV, DVCAM)

5: ×1

(DVCPRO), ×1

(DV, DVCAM)

6: ×1.85 (DVCPRO), ×1.85 (DV, DVCAM)

7: ×4.1 (DVCPRO), ×3.1 (DV, DVCAM)

8: ×9.5 (DVCPRO), ×9.5 (DV, DVCAM)

9: ×16 (DVCPRO), ×16

(DV, DVCAM): This speed differs according to the setting

selected for set-up menu No.101 (SHTL

MAX).

A: ×32 (DVCPRO), ×32 (DV, DVCAM): This speed differs according to the setting

selected for set-up menu No.101 (SHTL

MAX).

STANDBY

OFF

[STX] OBF [ETX]

[STX] OBN [ETX]

[STX] OBF [ETX] This command is for setting the VTR to standby OFF.

[STX] OBN [ETX] This command is for setting the VTR to standby ON.

STANDBY

ON.

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2) Commands relating to inquiries

<Notes>

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

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

this table.

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

has been returned.

VTR

operation

Return (completion)

message

Send command

Supplementary notes

CTL/TC

DATA

[STX] QCD [ETX]

This command is for inquiring about the counter value.

[STX] CD data [ETX]

REQUEST

data = f w gh mm ss ff

= F

= S

gh =

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

for a minus display

– (2Dh):

CTL or TC is returned,

whichever corresponds

to the front display

h = O~9: hours

TC: gh = 00~23: hours

mm = 00~59: minutes

mode.

00~59: seconds

ss =

ff = 00~29: frames (NTSC)

00~24: frames (PAL)

STATUS

REQUEST

This command is for inquiring about the VTR’s operation

mode.

[STX] QOP [ETX]

[STX] xxx [ETX]

xxx = O E J : EJECT

OFF: FAST FORWARD

O P L : PLAY

ORC: R E C

REWIND

ORW:

OSP:

STOP (including the STANDBY ON)

SRS: (IN/OUT) PREROLL

OBF: STANDBY OFF

OSF: SHTL FORWARD

OSR: SHTL REVERSE

OJG: JOG FORWARD/REVERSE

OSW: VAR FORWARD/REVERSE

EAE: AUTO EDIT

EON: EDIT ON (MANUAL EDIT)

E P V : PREVIEW

ERV: REVIEW

ID (VTR No.)

REQUEST

This command is for inquiring about the VTR used.

[STX] data [ETX]

[STX] QID [ETX]

data = for NTSC system: AJ-D750, AJ-D650, AJ-D640

AJ-D750E, AJ-D650E, AJ-D640E

for PAL system:

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3) Microsoft QuickBASIC sample program

CLS

STX$ =

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

PRINT "***

RS-232C COMMUNICATION SAMPLE PROGRAM ***"

PRINT "Type Command ’QUIT’ to quit."

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

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

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

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

SendCmd:

INPUT "Input Command ="; SEND$

IF SENDS =

"QUIT" THEN GOTO ProgEnd

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

REM *** Wait for Receive Command ***

WHILE LOC(1) = 0

WAITKEY$ = INKEY$

IF WAITKEY$ =

"Q" THEN PRINT "*** Quit ***": GOTO ProgEnd

WEND

REM *** Receive Command ***

RecvCmd:

RECV$ =

IF RECV$

INPUT$(1, #1)

STX$ THEN RECV$ = "[Stx]"

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

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

IF RECV$ =

BUFFER$ =

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

BUFFER$ + RECV$

GOTO RecvCmd

REM *** Output Receive Command ***

DispOut:

PRINT "Receive Command ="; BUFFER$

BUFFER$ = ""

GOTO SendCmd

REM *** End Program ***

ProgEnd:

END

MICROSOFT QUICKBASIC is a registered trade mark of Microsoft Corporation.

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