Digital HD Video Cassette Recorder Operating Instructions Model AJ- P E Thank you for purchasing this product. Before operating this product, please read the instructions carefully and save this manual for future use.
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Contents For your safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 General outline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 Standard accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 Parts and Their Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 O Front panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 O Time code display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
General outline The model AJ-HD1700 is a DVCPRO HD-LP format HD digital video cassette recorder which uses 1/4˝ wide compact cassette tapes. It can record, play back and edit 1080/59.94i (60i), 720/59.94p (60p) and 1080/50i HD signals and also play back existing DVCPRO (25 Mbps or 50 Mbps) tapes.
Features Compact size and light weight Time codes This is a 4U digital VTR. Using the rack-mounting adapters (AJ-MA75P: optional accessory), it can also be easily housed in a 19-inch rack. This VTR comes with a built-in time code generator (TCG)/time code reader (TCR). In addition to the internal time code, an external time code can also be input and recorded as the LTC on the VTR.
Parts and Their Functions Front panel 5 1 67 2 3 3 Cassette insertion slot If the slot’s orange plate is visible, it means that a cassette tape is already inserted.
Parts and Their Functions Front panel < 8 9 : = ; EJECT XL/L/M -cassette POWER OFF Do not insert S-cassette without adapter ON CH1 2 3 4 CH CONDITION 5 MONITOR L 6 7 FULL/FINE R 8 CUE REMOTE 9P 50P RS-232C HEADPHONES HOME VIDEO RF1 RF2 TC CUE AUDIO UNITY DIAG MENU STAND BY PLAYER UNITY ASSEM ADJUST SHIFT AUDIO CH SELECT CH 1 CH 5 CH 2 CH 6 CH 3 CH 7 CH 4 CH 8 PUSH LOCK REC P8 REC P8 REC P8 REC P8 F2 DEF GHI 7 8 9 JKL FULL F1 ABC MNO PQRS 4 5 6
Parts and Their Functions Front panel > @ A C EJECT XL/L/M -cassette POWER OFF Do not insert S-cassette without adapter ON CH1 2 3 4 CH CONDITION 5 MONITOR L 6 7 FULL/FINE R 8 CUE REMOTE 9P 50P RS-232C HEADPHONES HOME VIDEO RF1 RF2 TC CUE AUDIO UNITY DIAG MENU STAND BY PLAYER UNITY ADJUST ASSEM SHIFT AUDIO CH SELECT CH 1 CH 5 CH 2 CH 6 CH 3 CH 7 CH 4 CH 8 PUSH LOCK REC P8 REC P8 REC P8 REC P8 F2 DEF GHI 7 8 9 JKL FULL F1 ABC MNO PQRS 4 5 6 TUV
Parts and Their Functions Front panel HD E F EJECT XL/L/M -cassette POWER OFF Do not insert S-cassette without adapter ON CH1 2 3 4 CH CONDITION 5 MONITOR L 6 7 FULL/FINE R 8 CUE REMOTE 9P 50P RS-232C HEADPHONES HOME VIDEO RF1 RF2 TC CUE AUDIO UNITY DIAG MENU STAND BY PLAYER UNITY ASSEM ADJUST SHIFT AUDIO CH SELECT CH 1 CH 5 CH 2 CH 6 CH 3 CH 7 CH 4 CH 8 PUSH LOCK REC P8 REC P8 REC I P8 REC P8 J F2 DEF GHI 7 8 9 JKL FULL F1 ABC MNO PQRS 4 5 6 T
Parts and Their Functions Front panel LN EJECT XL/L/M -cassette POWER OFF Do not insert S-cassette without adapter ON CH1 2 3 4 CH CONDITION 5 MONITOR L 6 7 FULL/FINE R 8 CUE REMOTE 9P 50P RS-232C HEADPHONES HOME VIDEO RF1 RF2 TC CUE AUDIO UNITY DIAG MENU STAND BY PLAYER UNITY ASSEM ADJUST SHIFT AUDIO CH SELECT CH 1 CH 5 CH 2 CH 6 CH 3 CH 7 CH 4 CH 8 PUSH LOCK REC P8 REC P8 REC P8 REC P8 F2 DEF GHI 7 8 9 JKL FULL F1 ABC MNO PQRS 4 5 6 TUV WXYZ
Parts and Their Functions Front panel P TW X EJECT XL/L/M -cassette POWER OFF Do not insert S-cassette without adapter ON CH1 2 3 4 CH CONDITION 5 MONITOR L 6 7 FULL/FINE R 8 CUE REMOTE 9P 50P RS-232C HEADPHONES HOME VIDEO RF1 RF2 TC CUE AUDIO UNITY DIAG MENU STAND BY PLAYER UNITY ASSEM ADJUST SHIFT AUDIO CH SELECT CH 1 CH 5 CH 2 CH 6 CH 3 CH 7 CH 4 CH 8 PUSH LOCK REC P8 REC P8 REC P8 REC P8 F2 DEF GHI 7 8 9 JKL FULL F1 ABC MNO PQRS 4 5 6 TUV W
Parts and Their Functions Front panel Y Z [ EJECT XL/L/M -cassette POWER OFF Do not insert S-cassette without adapter ON CH1 2 3 4 CH CONDITION 5 MONITOR L 6 7 FULL/FINE R 8 CUE REMOTE 9P 50P RS-232C HEADPHONES HOME VIDEO RF1 RF2 TC CUE AUDIO UNITY DIAG MENU STAND BY PLAYER UNITY ASSEM ADJUST SHIFT AUDIO CH SELECT CH 1 CH 5 CH 2 CH 6 CH 3 CH 7 CH 4 CH 8 PUSH LOCK REC P8 REC P8 REC P8 REC P8 F2 DEF GHI 7 8 9 JKL FULL F1 ABC MNO PQRS 4 5 6 TUV WXY
Parts and Their Functions Front panel INPUT CHECK output specifications VIDEO (59/60 Hz mode) Input selection (MENU 600) Output system HD SDI (MONITOR) (59.94Hz/60Hz) SD SDI (MONITOR) (59.94Hz) LCD (MONITOR) (59.94Hz/60Hz) VIDEO OUT3 (59.94Hz) AUDIO MONITOR (L, R) selection INT SG (59.94Hz/ 60Hz) INT SG (selected signal) HD SDI (59.94Hz/ 60Hz) SD SDI (59.
Parts and Their Functions Time code display 1 SHIFT F1 F2 2 F3 1 Cue time display The currently registered cue time appears here. (For details of the cue time operations, refer to “Cue time registration, preroll and cue-up” on page 112.) Cue time operations can be performed on the HOME, PF1 and PF2 screens only. 2 Operation mode (speed) display The current operation mode (including the speed display) appears here. EJECT: Eject mode STANDBY OFF: Standby OFF mode T.
Parts and Their Functions Time code display 3 6 4 SHIFT F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 F6 5 3 Time counter display CTL: CTL counter data TCG: Time code data of time code generator UBG: User’s bit data of time code generator tcg: When the time code data of the time code generator is preset ubg: When the user’s bit data of the time code generator is preset TCR/T¢R: Time code data of the time code reader UBR/U¢R: User’s bit data of the time code reader If the time code data or user’s bit data could not be read prope
Parts and Their Functions Rear panel 4 8 = 65 79 TC IN PUSH CUE IN PUSH HD SDI MON L < IN OUT 1 8 CUE OUT connector The analog signals recorded on the CUE tracks are output through this connector.
Parts and Their Functions Rear panel > TC IN PUSH CUE IN PUSH MON L HD SDI IN D OUT 1 OUT 2 B OUT 3 H The signals which can be switched using the menu items are the TC, CTL, video, RF L/R and ENV L/R signals. There is no INPUT CHECK function. The signals are muted during line conversion.
Connections Example of connections performed for one VTR Example of connections performed for two VTRs (deck-to-deck) Player side: Source side: Set the REMOTE LED : on the front panel to the off status (LOCAL mode).
Connections Example of system connections in 23/24 Hz or 25 Hz (HD) mode Example of system connections in 25 Hz (SD) mode When this VTR plays back a tape which was recorded at a frame rate of 24 fps (25 fps) using a variable frame rate camera, the signals on the tape can be output after converting them to 1080/24psf (1080/25psf) to enable direct editing together with the AJ-HD3700 series. Shown in the figure below is an example of the deck-to-deck connections.
Connections Example of connections with an editing controller Recorder AV monitor EJECT XL/L/M -cassette Video monitor signals POWER OFF Do not insert S-cassette without adapter ON CH1 2 3 4 CH CONDITION 5 MONITOR L 6 7 FULL/FINE R 8 CUE REMOTE 9P 50P RS-232C HEADPHONES HOME RF1 RF2 TC CUE AUDIO UNITY DIAG MENU STAND BY PLAYER VIDEO UNITY ASSEM ADJUST SHIFT Audio monitor signals AUDIO CH SELECT CH 1 CH 5 CH 2 CH 6 CH 3 CH 7 CH 4 CH 8 ABC 7 FULL REC P8 REC P8
Concerning tapes Consumer-use DV and DVCAM cassettes EJECT S cassettes These tapes are exclusively designed for consumer-use DV and DVCAM camera recorders. They can be played using a cassette adapter (optional accessory). However, bear in mind that long-duration cassette tapes (80 minutes in the standard mode and 120 minutes in the LP mode) cannot be used. It is recommended that tapes bearing the Panasonic brand be used as the consumer-use DV tapes.
Turning on the power and inserting the cassette Before starting to operate the VTR, check whether the equipment has been connected properly. 1 Turn on the VTR’s power. that the AUTO OFF lamp is off. 2 Check If condensation or some other problem 1 3 EJECT XL/L/M -cassette POWER OFF Do not insert S-cassette without adapter ON CH1 has occurred, the AUTO OFF lamp lights, and no further operations can be performed.
Recording the accidental erasure prevention tab on the the PLAY button while holding down the 1 Set 6 Press cassette tape to the “recording” position, and insert REC button. the tape. The REC and PLAY lamps light, and recording starts. the STOP button to set the VTR to the stop 2 Press mode. 3 Select “EE” as the OUTPUT setting using on the menu. E-E pictures now appear on the TV monitor. F1 that the REC INHIBIT lamp is off.
Playback the cassette tape, and set the VTR to the 1 Insert STOP mode. the PLAY button. 2 Press Normal playback commences. Playback phase adjustment function If two VTRs are to be used to play the same program, the playback phase between the VTRs can be adjusted by changing the playback speed of one of the VTRs. the audio playback levels. Press the TRIM button (“i” or “j” button) while 1 holding 3 Adjust Before adjusting the playback levels, check that down the PLAY button.
Jog/Shuttle Jog mode Variable mode 1 Press the JOG button. 1 Press the VAR button. the search dial. 2 Turn the search dial. 2 Turn The dial’s click-stops are released, and the tape is The playback picture speed changes from j4.9k played back at the speed corresponding to the speed at which the dial is turned. The maximum jog speed can be changed by selecting the setup menu item No.310 (JOG FWD MAX) and No.311 (JOG REV MAX) settings. When the dial is no longer turned, a still picture will appear.
Manual Editing the editing mode. 1 Select ASSEM button: Assemble (frame-to-frame continuity) editing is performed using this button. INSERT button: Insert editing is performed using this button. the time code display, select the channels to be 2 On edited. ASSEM: Set ASSEM to ON using the F1 button. INSERT: To select V, A1, A2, A3, A4 and CUE channels, press the F1 to F6 buttons; to select A5, A6, A7, A8 and TC channels, press the SHIFT + F2 to SHIFT + F6 buttons.
Automatic Editing (deck-to-deck) “Editing” refers to the work involved in using prerecorded tapes to bring different contents together or delete unnecessary parts and bring together only the necessary parts. Switch settings and adjustments When using this VTR as the recorder Set the VTR to the LOCAL status (which is indicated when the REMOTE LED is OFF). The basic editing steps are as follows.
Automatic Editing (deck-to-deck) Selecting the editing mode Registering the edit points the editing mode. 1 Select ASSEM button: the edit IN point by performing the jog or 1 Locate shuttle operation. Set the tape to the still picture Assemble (frame-to-frame continuity) editing is performed in this mode. INSERT button: Insert editing is performed in this mode. the time code display, select the channels to be 2 On edited. ASSEM: Set ASSEM to ON using the F1 button.
Automatic Editing (deck-to-deck) Checking the edit points Modifying edit points the IN (or OUT) button to check the edit an edit point 1 Press 1 Re-registering point. Locate the new edit point by performing the jog or The value of the registered edit point appears on the display. holding down the IN (or OUT) button, press 2 While the PREROLL button to check the picture at the edit point. The tape is cued up to the edit IN (or OUT) point, and a still picture of the point appears.
Automatic Editing (deck-to-deck) Previewing Automatic editing the edit points have been registered, press the AUTO EDIT button. 1 After 1 Press the PREVIEW button. Automatic editing is now executed. Regular preview is now conducted. • To suspend editing at any time, press the STOP button. • When the edit OUT point is reached, the tape is postrolled, after which it stops.
Automatic Editing (deck-to-deck) Reviewing completion of the editing, press the REVIEW 1 Upon button. Review is now started by the recorder. • To stop the review at any time, press the STOP button. • When the edit OUT point is reached, the tape is postrolled, after which it stops.
Audio Split Editing The video edit points and audio edit points can be registered independently, and editing can be executed with the video points offset from the audio points. Audio edit points cannot be registered when the assemble editing mode has been selected. After registering the edit points, proceed with the same operations as for insert editing.
Audio Split Editing ∫ Duration display The duration can be indicated on the display. Between the video IN and OUT points: Press the IN button and OUT button at the same time. Between the audio IN and OUT points: Press the A-IN button and A-OUT button at the same time.
Variable memory function Variable memory function selection The variable memory mode can be selected by setting F6 (VARMEM) on the menu to “ON.” When F6 (VARMEM) is set to “OFF,” the variable memory mode is canceled, and the regular mode is established. Bear in mind that when the 23/24 Hz or 25 Hz (HD or SD) mode has been selected as the system menu item No.25 (SYSTEM FREQ) setting, F6 (VARMEM) will no longer appear on the display and the variable memory mode cannot be selected.
Variable memory function Variable memory editing operation procedure 9 4 the AUTO EDIT button is pressed, variable 8 When memory editing is executed. Once editing has 6 1 5 been executed, the memorized speeds will be cleared except for the initial speed which is not cleared.
Function menus The function menus are used to set the functions which are frequently used. The function menus are selected directly using the direct menu buttons on the front panel. General description General menus Special menus , The most basic settings for recording, playback and TC operations are set on these menu screens. <> The SYSTEM menu is displayed on-screen, enabling various adjustments to be made.
GENERAL DESCRIPTION Function menus Allocating the function keys Items allocated to function keys Menu (6 types) HOME Menu hierarchy TC PF1 PF2 F6 TC/CTL TC CLR R INH OUTREF CAPSTN VARMEM VID IN INT SG 2nd (SHIFT) WFM UP CON DW CON V LV C LV HUE SUP LV BR CT R-BR B-BR R-CT B-CT 1st A1 IN A2 IN DIN 12 A3 IN A4 IN DIN 34 2nd (SHIFT) A5 IN A6 IN DIN 56 A7 IN A8 IN DIN 78 3rd (SHIFT) VOLUME RECCUE 1st TC SRC TCG MD TCG RG RUN MD DF MOD M MIX 2nd (SHIFT) SUPE
Function menus How to switch the settings Toggle: Each time a function button is pressed, the setting is changed or entered. F i toggle*: When a function button is pressed while the F button is held down, the setting can be changed or entered each time. Toggle i ADJ: When a function button is pressed, the setting is highlighted, and the status in which the setting can be changed is established. The ADJUST dial is used to change the setting.
HOW TO SWITCH THE SETTINGS Function menus The most basic settings for recording, playback and TC operations are set on this menu screen. Status display 1 Warning mark Status display 2 Name of menu displayed Remaining tape/total tape SHIFT F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 F6 Operation mode/speed SHIFT F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 F6 System frequency display during 24 Hz, 25 Hz (HD and SD) modes When 24 Hz mode or 25 Hz (HD or SD) mode has been selected for the system menu item No.
Function menus Status display 1 (continued) VTR REF Description of settings Output reference This displays the output reference status. HD23 HD24 HD25 HD50 HD59 HD60 IN50 INT23 The HD serial input signal has been selected as the reference. The field frequency is 50 Hz. The HD serial input signal has been selected as the reference. The field frequency is 59.94 Hz. The HD serial input signal has been selected as the reference. The field frequency is 60 Hz. The signal (23.
HOME Function menus Playback reference signal (OutRef) specifications for tape playback 59.
Function menus Status display 2 Indicator SCH Remaining tape/total tape display Description of setting This lights when the SCH phase of the SDREF signal is within the prescribed range. This lights when color framing is locked. CF DF This lights during recording or playback in the drop frame mode. If the time code data could not be read properly (“T¢R” is displayed), the display of the previous status is held.
HOME Function menus Registering TCG values 1. Selecting the values Press the F3 TC/CTL button to select TC. Press the T button. The selected item (cue time or TC) is now highlighted. Turn the ADJUST dial to select TC. Again press the T button. A single digit is highlighted, and the mode for inputting numerical values is established. • The UBG value and cue time can be registered in the same way. The CTL value cannot be registered.
Function menus Function button/item F1 OUTPUT Switching method Toggle Setting TAPE EE Corresponding setup menu item No. 140 OUTPUT Description of setting For selecting the output signals. TAPE: In the STOP mode, the signals played back from the tape are output. During recording or editing (*), simultaneous playback signals are output. *: Setup menu item No.302 (CONFI EDIT) must be set. EE: The input signals selected by the setup menu items No.600 (VIDEO IN SEL) and No.
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TC Function menus The TC-related settings are performed on these menu screens.Whether the TC is to be superimposed onto the display can also be set on this screen. SHIFT F1 Function button/item F2 F3 F4 Switching method F5 F6 Setting SHIFT F1 Corresponding setup menu item F2 F3 F4 F5 F6 Description of setting F1 TC SRC Toggle When HD SDI, INT SG or SDTI is selected: INT EXT_L SLTC SVITC When SD SDI is selected: INT EXT_L VITC No. 507 TC SOURCE Refer to the setup menu.
Function menus A maximum of 60 cue points can be set on these menu screens. When “AUTO” has been selected as the F3 (PAGE) setting on the AUTO PAGE mode menu, up to 10 pages of cue points with 6 cue points on each page can be managed on a page-by-page basis. The 60 cue points are indicated using the page number display and registered point display areas. Cue points cannot be registered, prerolled, etc. if a setting other than “ENA” has been selected as the setup menu item No.
CUE Function menus Search mode The desired search point can be selected, and the tape can be prerolled to that point. When the display page has been changed using the [ F1 (PREV) or F2 (NEXT) button on the menu, the following applies depending on the setting for F3 (PAGE) on the menu. When “MANU” is set: Both the search and registered points move to the top of the changed page.
Function menus Clearing registered points $ Clearing all the registered points together When F5 (AL CLR) on the menu is pressed while the F button is held down, all the cue point data currently selected is cleared. The range of the points which are cleared is as follows depending on the setting for F3 (PAGE) on the menu. When “MANU” is set: All the points on the currently selected page are cleared. When “AUTO” is set: All the points on all the pages are cleared.
DIAG Function menus The warnings and hour-meter can be checked on these menu screens. On the SHIFT menu screen, error log files can be checked, deleted or saved onto or loaded from IC cards. Warning messages which are saved NO RF A blank section on the tape lasting more than 1 second has been detected. (During normal playback) SV NOT LOCKED The servo has been disengaged for more than 3 seconds.
Function menus Function button/item Switching method Setting Corresponding setup menu item F1 WARN ___ ___ ___ For displaying the warning messages on the LCD monitor. F2 HOURS ___ ___ ___ For displaying the hour-meter on the LCD monitor.
MENU Function menus
Function menus The ASSEMBLE editing mode is selected on this menu screen. IN point SHIFT F1 F2 F3 OUT point F4 F5 F6 Automatic editing and manual editing • When the editing mode has been selected (the ASSEM button is lighted), automatic editing or manual editing can be performed even after the ASSEMBLE screen has been exited.
INSERT Function menus The INSERT editing mode and editing channels are selected on this menu screen. Marker SHIFT OUT point IN point F1 F2 F3 AUDIO IN point F4 F5 F6 AUDIO OUT point Registering the edit points After the edit IN and OUT points have been registered, the IN and OUT buttons light.
Function menus When the SETUP MENU or SYSTEM MENU operation menu is selected, a menu list appears on the monitor, and the respective items can be set. SETUP menu SHIFT F1 Change mark F2 SYSTEM menu SHIFT F1 F3 F4 F5 F6 F5 F6 Change mark F2 F3 F4 Monitor display menu Item selection cursor Item number 2. Changing the settings 1. In the menu item selection status, press the ADJ dial.
SETUP MENU/ SYSTEM MENU Function menus Flow of setting changes Press the ADJ dial. Press SHIFT. Submenu Open the screen. Turn the ADJ dial. F i F4 (item reset) Select the menu item Close the screen. F6 (EXIT) Turn the ADJ dial. F i F4 (item reset) Change the setting Press the ADJ dial. SETUP MENU function buttons Function button/item Change the setting Turn the ADJ dial.
Function menus The current setting information, including the SETUP menu contents, can be provided with titles and either saved in or loaded from the backup memory in one of 4 variations. When F1 (FILE) is pressed while the F button is held down on the
FILE Function menus Settings 5. File overwrite inhibit facility It is possible to lock the overwrite inhibit facility for individual files in VTR MEMORY 1 to 4 . Select the file to be locked, and press F5 (LOCK) to lock it. If F5 (LOCK) is pressed again, the facility is unlocked. The locked or unlocked mode is displayed in the file status.
Function menus Up to 24 frequently used setup menu items can be registered. The items are registered on the function menus shown below. (No settings have been registered before the VTR leaves the factory.) To display one of the function menus, press F1 (PF1 FT), F2 (PF1 BK), F3 (PF2 FT) or F4 (PF2 BK) while holding down the F button on the
PF1/PF2 Function menus Flow of function button registration Press the ADJ dial. Open the screen. Close the screen. F6 (EXIT) Select the function button to be registered. Select the menu items. Press the Turn the ADJ dial. ADJ dial. F4 (one button reset) F i F4 (all buttons reset) F3 (cancel) F5 (settings entered) Turn the ADJ dial.
Function menus PF1/PF2 function button names When SETUP menu items have been registered in the function buttons, the names of these function buttons are displayed as set forth in the table below. Setup menu item No. 66 Name of setup menu item Function button name Setup menu item No.
PF1/PF2 Function menus Setup menu item No. Name of setup menu item Function button name Setup menu item No.
Function menus Setup menu item No. 68 Name of setup menu item Function button name Setup menu item No.
CARD Function menus The settings and information can be saved onto or loaded from the IC card memory. When F2 (CARD) is pressed on the
Function menus [MENU/ERROR LOG/MULTI CUE] IC card data layout SETUP MENU Lock VTR memory data layout 1 2 3 4 5 ≤ <> 6 Lock SETUP MENU (what has been registered for the PF1, PF2 menu items, contents of some function buttons) Current k USER1 ≤ USER2 ≤ USER3 ≤ USER4 ≤ 50 PIN ASSIGN Current ≤ 7 8 50 PIN ASSIGN 1 • The SETUP MENU (current, USER1 to USER4) and SYSTEM MENU settings, 50PIN ASSIGN registration data, MULTI CUE registered points and ERROR LOG data in the VTR MEMORY in th
CARD Function menus 4. Editing the title of a selected file 5. File overwrite inhibit facility First select the operation file, and then press the ADJ dial. The first digit of the title display area is highlighted, indicating that the file title can now be edited. • To input a number, press the number keys. • To input letters, tap the numbers keys until the letter to be input appears while holding down the F button. More than one letter is allocated to each number key.
Function menus <50P IN/OUT ASSIGN> Using the front panel controls and on-screen menus, functions are registered into the input pins of the parallel remote (50PIN) connector and the statuses are registered into its output pins. When F5 (50P IN) or F6 (50P OT) is pressed while the F button is held down on the
50P IN/OUT ASSIGN Function menus <50P IN/OUT ASSIGN> Registering functions in the input pins/Active inputs Registering functions in the output pins/Active outputs 1. Selecting the 50-pin connector pins Turn the ADJ dial to move the selection marker and select the pin of the 50-pin connector into which the menu item is to be registered. 2. Entering the 50-pin connector pins Press the ADJ dial. The entered 50-pin connector pin display is highlighted. 3.
Function menus <50P IN/OUT ASSIGN> Special IN menu list (continued) No. SUPER DISPLAY Description of setting No. SUPER DISPLAY Description of setting C16 DC3 Down-conversion status 3 UPCON MODE and DOWNCON MODE settings switched simultaneously B22 UD FIT_V For switching the picture angle during down-conversion to letter box and the picture angle during up-conversion to the top/bottom cut status in the vertical direction.
50P IN/OUT ASSIGN Function menus <50P IN/OUT ASSIGN> The statuses established by a multiple number of pins in the special OUT menu list are displayed. Pin status “1” signifies “active low” and “0” signifies “open.
Function menus <50P IN/OUT ASSIGN> Flow of registration Press the ADJ dial. Open the screen. Close the screen. F6 (EXIT) Status in which registered 50-pin connector pin selection is enabled Turn the ADJ dial. F4 (one pin reset) F i F4 (all pins reset) F5 (settings entered) Status in which selected 50pin connector pin menu item selection is enabled Turn the ADJ dial. F1 (forward page scroll) F2 (reverse page scroll) Press the ADJ dial.
50P IN/OUT ASSIGN Function menus <50P IN/OUT ASSIGN> 50-pin assignment factory settings Pin no. I/O Pin no.
System menus Video output signal adjustments No./Item 00 WFM SEL 05 ENCODER SEL 06 V LEVEL CTRL Description of setting This enables one of a number of different signals to be output from the VIDEO OUT 2 output connector. 0000 CTL: The CTL signal is output. 0001 TC: The time code signal is output. 0002 VIDEO: The video output signal is output. 0003 RF_L: The PB L RF signal is output. 0004 RF_R: The PB R RF signal is output. 0005 ENV_L: The PB L ENV signal is output.
System menus No./Item 12 SYS H (HD)*UP No./Item Description of setting For adjusting the system phase of the HD SDI output. When the SHIFT button is pressed, the display transfers to the submenu screen; press the SHIFT button again to return the display from the submenu screen. 15 VO SYS H (SD)*DW Description of setting For adjusting the system phase of the VIDEO OUT.
System menus No./Item 18 SCH (SD)*DW Description of setting No./Item For adjusting the SCH phase. When the SHIFT button is pressed, the display transfers to the submenu screen; press the SHIFT button again to return the display from the submenu screen. Submenu screen 00 COARSE 01 FINE 20 AV PHASE 25 SYSTEM FREQ* For adjusting the SCH phase in 90o steps (The SC phase changes, and the H phase remains unchanged.
Setup menus No./Item 000 P-ROLL TIME Description of setting For setting the preroll time. Any time from 0 to 30 seconds can be set in 1second increments. 0000 0s : : 0005 5s : : 0030 30s • During automatic editing (PREVIEW or AUTO EDIT), no operations are performed if the preroll time is set to 0 seconds. • If the phases are to be synchronized between two decks for editing as per the setup menu item No.004 (SYNCHRONIZE) setting, set the preroll time to at least 2 seconds.
Setup menus (continued) No./Item 006 DISPLAY SEL 007 CHARA H-POS Description of setting • The following mode displays appear depending on the format used. DVCPRO HD-LP > DVCPRO_HD-LP > DVCPRO HD DVCPRO_HD > DVCPRO50 DVCPRO_50 > DVCPRO DVCPRO > DV DV > DVCAM DVCAM • When setting 2 (T&S&M) is selected, an error message appears if a warning or error has occurred. • REC TIME and REC DATE are displayed only during DV or DVCAM format playback.
Setup menus (continued) Formats in which the tape is played back No./Item 022 PB FORMAT 023 FORMAT SEL 030*3 HD FREQUENCY 031*4 OUT REF Description of setting For selecting the format in which the tape is to be played back. 0000 MANU: The format is determined by the setting selected for setup menu item No.023 (FORMAT SEL). 0001 AUTO: The tape is played back in the format in which it was recorded. For selecting the format when “MANUAL” has been selected as the setup menu item No.
Setup menus No./Item 100 SEARCH ENA 101 SHTL MAX Description of setting For selecting the direct search dial operation. 0000 DIAL: Direct search dial operations are performed. 0001 KEY: Operation does not transfer to the search mode unless the SHTL, JOG or VAR button is pressed. For selecting the maximum speed of shuttle operations. k9.8: k9.
Setup menus (continued) No./Item Description of setting 112 For selecting what playback images are to be output in the STANDBY OFF mode and EJECT mode. 0000 DIS: The video output is muted. 0001 STB OFF: Only when the STANDBY OFF mode is established is the image which was being played back at that moment frozen and output. 0002 SOF&EJ: When either the STANDBY OFF mode or the EJECT mode is established, the image which was being played back at that moment is frozen and output. FRZ MODE SEL No.
Setup menus (continued) No./Item 116 EJECT LAMP 118*1 SP MODE INH Description of setting For selecting whether the EJECT lamp is to remain lighted or go off after the cassette tape has been ejected. 0000 MODE1: The EJECT lamp remains lighted. 0001 MODE2: The EJECT lamp goes off. PAGE MODE 132 ROTA MODE 133 KEY BEEP 134 ALARM BEEP For selecting what cue point operation is to be performed when the multi cue function has been set to ON.
Setup menus No./Item 200 PARA RUN Description of setting For selecting whether to operate two or more VTRs in synchronization. 0000 DIS: The VTRs are not operated in synchronization. 0001 ENA: The VTRs are operated in synchronization. To operate the VTRs in synchronization, set all the VTRs to 1 (ENA). (Refer to pages 14 and 19.) 202 ID SEL For setting what ID information is to be returned to the controller. 0000 OTHER 0001 DVCPRO 0002 ORIG No.
Setup menus No./Item 300 IN/OUT DEL 301 NEGA FLASH 302 CONFI EDIT Description of setting For selecting the operation to be performed when an edit point has been set incorrectly (when the OUT point comes before the IN point). 0000 MANU: Editing is not performed unless the illegal edit point is cleared or set properly. 0001 AUTO: The edit point which had already been input is cleared automatically.
Setup menus (continued) No./Item 320*1 EDIT RPLCE1 321*1 EDIT RPLCE2 322*1 EDIT RPLCE3 Description of setting For setting the allocation of the channels for the analog audio presets of a controller when a controller without a function to control the edit presets of the digital audio signals is used to edit the digital audio signals of the VTR. The VTR’s CH1 edit presets are set to ON or OFF following the analog audio signals specified by the controller. 0000 N-DEF: Not set.
Setup menus No./Item 400 STILL TIMER 401 SRC PROTECT Description of setting For selecting the duration of the time taken after the VTR is left standing in the STOP or search STILL mode (JOG, VAR or SHTL) before the tape protection mode is established. (Units: s = seconds, min = minutes) 0000 0.5s 0001 5s 0002 10s 0003 20s 0004 30s 0005 40s When a DV or DVCAM tape is 0006 50s used, the time is set to 10 0007 1min seconds even when a setting of 0008 2min 2 (10s) or longer is selected.
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Setup menus (continued) No./Item Description of setting No./Item 763 For selecting the scale display of the audio level meter. METER 0000 PEAK_0: SCALE [The audio level is displayed with 0 dB as the (This menu is maximum level. not displayed for 0001 REF_0: AJ-HD1700E.) The audio level is displayed with 0 dB as the reference level. 791 CUE PB VOL Description of setting For adjusting the playback level of the CUE audio signal.
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Time code and user’s bit 4 Setting 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.
Concerning the time code and user’s bit Setting the external time code Time code and user’s bit playback 1 Set the VTR to the stop mode. 1 Set the VTR to the stop mode. 2 Set 2 Set F3 TC/CTL on the menu to TC. video input has been set to HD SDI input or 3 IfINTtheSG, set TC SRC on the menu to F1 EXT-L, SLTC or SVITC. video input has been set to SD SDI (when 4 Ifthetheoptional board has been installed), set TC F1 SRC on the menu to EXT-L or VITC.
Superimpose screen The control signals, time code, etc. are displayed on this screen using abbreviations. TV monitor Display position The position of the characters superimposed on the display can be changed using F2 (C HPOS) and F3 (C VPOS) on the menu and the ADJ dial. TCR 22 : 22 : 22 : 22 TCR 22 : 22 : 22 : 22 TCR 22 : 22 : 22 : 22 Abbreviations CTL: Control signal count value TCR: Time code data recorded in the SBC area TCR.
Selecting the audio recording channels and monitor output Audio recording channels Monitor output channels The audio channels can be selected as shown below using the AUDIO setup menu items. When F6 (M MIX) on the menu is set to L, R or L/R, the signals of a multiple number of channels can be mixed and output.
Display saving function This function is provided to extend the service life of the LCD monitor. It starts up if none of the front panel controls have been operated or the cassette tape has not been run at all for about 5 minutes. While the saving function is working, the LCD monitor display goes blank, and the “EX” symbol appears on the time code display area. To release the saving function, operate a button or dial on the front panel or issue a tape transport command from the controller.
Rack mounting The unit can be mounted into a 19-inch standard rack if the optional rack-mounting adapters (AJ-MA75P) are used. For the installation rails, it is recommended that the rail and bracket for 18-inch length (part number CC3061-99-0400) of Chassis Trak be used. If an even greater clearance is to be left between the VTR and rack when the VTR is pulled out, however, it is recommended that the 22-inch long Chassis Trak (part number CC-3001-99-0191) be used.
Video head cleaning This VTR is equipped with an auto head cleaning function which automatically reduces the amount of dirt on the video heads. In order to maximize the VTR’s reliability, however, it is recommended that the video heads be cleaned as and when appropriate. For further details on how to actually clean the heads, consult with one of Panasonic’s service companies or with your dealer.
Error messages When a warning occurs in this VTR, the warning lamp lights up. When the DIAG menu is opened, a description of the warning will appear on the front panel LCD area and TV monitor. Also, when an abnormal operation is detected in this VTR, the AUTO OFF lamp lights up, and a message appears on the time code display area. DIAG menu This displays the VTR information. The VTR information includes the warning information and hour-meter (usage time) information.
Error messages ∫ Displaying the hour-meter information (¢), Turn the ADJ dial to move the cursor and the description for the item where the cursor is located is shown as a superimposed display. No./Item H00 If “T&S&M” has been selected as the setup menu item No.006 (DISPLAY SEL) setting, a message appears in the mode display area whenever a warning or error has occurred. When a multiple number of errors have occurred, the one with the highest priority is displayed.
Error messages Warning messages Priority Higher • Display • Description • VTR operation and remedial action Error messages Display CAP ROTA TOO SLOW If the rotational speed of the capstan motor is abnormally slow, the AUTO OFF lamp lights, and the message display blinks. VTR: Stops. • Set the POWER switch to OFF and then back to ON again. CAP TENSION ERROR If an abnormal tension is detected at the supply side in the capstan mode, the AUTO OFF lamp lights, and the message display blinks. VTR: Stops.
Error messages Error messages Display FRONT LOAD MOTOR LOADING MOTOR • Description • VTR operation and remedial action If the cassette fails to move up even after 6 seconds have elapsed since the VTR transferred to the EJECT mode, the AUTO OFF lamp lights, and the message display blinks. If the cassette fails to move down even after 6 seconds have elapsed since the cassette was inserted, the VTR transfers to the EJECT mode. VTR: Stops. • Set the POWER switch to OFF and then back to ON again.
RS-232C interface The VTR can be operated by commands when the RS-232C interface is used. (Refer to the command tables on page 125 and 126.) Hardware specifications ∫ Condition for acknowledging commands from RS-232C interface • Connector pin specifications Connector: D-SUB 25-pin (crossover cable supported) Setup menu item No.204 (RS232C SEL): ON If the above condition is not met, [ACK]+[STX]ER001[EXT] is returned to the external component.
RS-232C interface Software specifications (protocol) 2. Send format [controller (PC) > VTR] 1. Communication parameters ∫ Data format Communication system Asynchronous, full duplex Transfer rate 300, 600, 1200, 2400, 4800 or 9600 bps Bit length 7 bits or 8 bits Stop bit 1 bit or 2 bits Parity bit None, odd or even ACK code Returned or not returned ACK is the code which is returned from the VTR to the controller when data has been successfully sent from the controller.
RS-232C interface 3. Return format [VTR > controller (PC)] 4. Error code table The following responses are made to the commands. If necessary, more than one response is made. ∫ When the communication has ended successfully 1. The receive completion message is returned. [ACK] 06h 2. The execution completion message is returned. [STX] 02h [command] XX XX XX [data] XX.....XX [ETX] 03h [command]: This is the message (data) which is returned or the execution completion message identifier.
RS-232C interface 5. Command table VTR operation ∫ Commands relating to operation control SHTL FORWARD • As the return (completion) message, [ACK] is returned when data is received, and only the execution message which is subsequently returned is listed in the table. • If a command not listed in the table is received, ER001 (invalid command) is returned after [ACK]. VTR operation STOP [STX] OSP [ETX] 45 [STX] OSP [ETX] This command is for stopping the tape transport.
RS-232C interface ∫ Commands relating to inquiries • In terms of the return (completion) message, [ACK] is returned when data is received, and only the execution message which is subsequently returned is listed in the table. • In the case of commands not listed in the table below, ER001 (invalid command) is returned after [ACK]. VTR operation CTL/TC DATA REQUEST Return (completion) message Send command [STX] QCD [ETX] 45 [STX] CD data [ETX] This command is for inquiring about the counter value.
RS-232C interface ∫ Microsoft QuickBASIC sample program CLS STX$ = CHR$(&H2): ETX$ = CHR$ (&H3): NAK$ = CHR$(15): ACK$ = CHR$(&H6) PRINT "*** RS-232C COMMUNICATION SAMPLE PROGRAM ***" PRINT "Type Command 'QUIT' to quit.
Connector signals VIDEO IN AUDIO OUT HD SERIAL IN (DIGITAL) BNC k 1, active-through (BNC k 1) HD REF IN BNC k 2, loop-through, 75™ termination switch provided SD REF IN BNC k 2, loop-through, 75™ termination switch provided SD SERIAL IN (DIGITAL) BNC k 1, active-through (BNC k 1) (board, option) SDTI IN BNC k 1 (board, option) VIDEO OUT HD SERIAL OUT (DIGITAL) BNC k 4 SD SERIAL OUT (DIGITAL) BNC k 2 VIDEO OUT BNC k 3 HD REF OUT BNC k 1 SD REF OUT BNC k 1 SDTI OUT BNC k 1 (board, optio
Connector signals PARALLEL REMOTE (50P) Refer to 50P IN/OUT ASSIGN on the function menu (page 75) for the connection pin signals. ENCODER REMOTE(15P) Pin No. Signal 1 FRAME GROUND RS-232C 4 REM (G) (D-SUB 25-pin, crossover cable supported) 7 REM RX (X) REMOTE CONTROL PROTOCOL RECEIVE 8 REM TX (X) REMOTE CONTROL PROTOCOL TRANSMIT 14 REM RX (Y) REMOTE CONTROL PROTOCOL RECEIVE 15 REM TX (Y) REMOTE CONTROL PROTOCOL TRANSMIT Pin No.
Specifications [GENERAL] Power supply: AC 100–240V, 50–60 Hz (AJ-HD1700P) AC 100–240V, 50–60 Hz (AJ-HD1700E) Power consumption: 240W Loading time: Approx. 4 sec. Audio split editing: Provided indicates the safety information. Operating ambient temperature: 41xF to 104xF (5xC to 40xC) Operating ambient humidity: 10% to 80% (no condensation) Weight: Approx. 48.4 lbs (22 kg) Dimensions (W k H k D): 16-3/4 (max.
Specifications [VIDEO] [AUDIO] Video signal adjustment ranges Cue Track • Component style HD/SD SDI, composite output Y gain: j¶ to i 3 dB HD/SD SDI, composite output Pb gain: j¶ to i 3 dB HD/SD SDI, composite output Pr gain: j¶ to i 3 dB HD/SD SDI, composite output Y black level: w10% • Composite style HD/SD SDI, composite output video gain: j¶ to i 6 dB HD/SD SDI, composite output chroma gain: j¶ to i 3 dB HD/SD SDI, composite output chroma phase (*1): w30x HD/SD SDI, composite output Y setup: w10% •
Specifications [OTHER INPUT/OUTPUT SIGNALS] Time code input XLR k 1, 0.5 to 8.0 Vp-p, 10 k™ Time code output XLR k 1, low impedance 2.0 w0.
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