Operating Instructions Digital HD Video Cassette Recorder Model No. Model No. AJ-HD1800P AJ-HD1800E Before operating this product, please read the instructions carefully and save this manual for future use.
Read this first! For AJ-HD1800P and AJ-HD1800E _THIS EQUIPMENT MUST BE GROUNDED To ensure safe operation, the three-pin plug must be inserted only into a standard three-pin power outlet which is effectively grounded through normal household wiring. Extension cords used with the equipment must have three cores and be correctly wired to provide connection to the ground. Wrongly wired extension cords are a major cause of fatalities.
Read this first! (continued) For AJ-HD1800P CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER TO SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
Read this first! (continued) For AJ-HD1800E Caution for AC Mains Lead FOR YOUR SAFETY PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING TEXT CAREFULLY. This product is equipped with 2 types of AC mains cable. One is for continental Europe, etc. and the other one is only for U.K. Appropriate mains cable must be used in each local area, since the other type of mains cable is not suitable. FOR CONTINENTAL EUROPE, ETC. Not to be used in the U.K. FOR U.K. ONLY FOR U.K.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) 8) Read these instructions. Keep these instructions. Heed all warnings. Follow all instructions. Do not use this apparatus near water. Clean only with dry cloth. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturerÅfs instructions. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
Contents (continued) Variable memory function.......................36 Variable memory function selection..................36 Outline ..............................................................36 Variable memory playback operation procedure..........................................................36 Variable memory editing operation procedure..........................................................37 Function menus .......................................38 General description...........................
General outline This unit is a multi-format VTR capable of recording and playing back HD signals (1080i/59.94 Hz, 1080i/50 Hz, 720p/59.94 Hz, 720p/50 Hz) in DVCPRO HD-LP* format using a small cassette tape 1/4 inch wide, HD (DVCPRO HD-LP/DVCPRO HD) and SD (DVCPRO50/DVCPRO) recorded in DVCPRO format as well as conventional consumer DV/DVCAM tapes. A down-converter as a standard feature verifies all tapes using analog composite signals and SD SDI output.
Features Compact size and light weight 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. Up to 126 minutes of recording Using the DVCPRO HD-LP recording system, up to 126 minutes of material can be recorded on the 1/4-inch XLsize cassette tape.
Features (continued) Multi-functional interfaces 8-channel high-sound-quality digital audio zSerial digital input/output connector The VTR comes with an HD component serial interface input/output connector. This one BNC connector enables HD component video signals and 8-channels digital audio signals to be interfaced. (SMPTE 292M, 296M, 299M) It is also equipped with an HD/SD format converter as a standard accessory so that SD component serial signals can also be output. (SMPTE 259M-C, 272MA, ITU-R BT.
Parts and their functions Front panel (1) Cassette insertion slot If the slot’s orange plate is visible, it means that a cassette tape is already inserted. EJECT button When this button is pressed, the cassette is unloaded, and a few seconds later it is ejected automatically. When CTL appears on the counter display, the display is reset. Headphones jack The sound heard during recording, playback or editing can be monitored through headphones when stereo headphones are connected to this jack.
Parts and their functions (continued) Front panel (2) REMOTE buttons and RS-232C display These buttons are used when this VTR is to be controlled from an external component using the REMOTE, RS232C or parallel connector. MONITOR SELECT buttons These buttons are used to select the audio signals which are to be output to the monitor L and R connectors and headphones jack.
Parts and their functions (continued) Front panel (3) DIAG: This enables confirmation of information such as the warning/hour-meter/UMID. On the SHIFT screen, the error log files can be checked and deleted. MENU: On this menu, it is possible to transfer operation to the screen on which operations (adjustments and saving data in or loading it from the internal memory and SD memory card) relating to the SYSTEM and SETUP menus are to be performed.
Parts and their functions (continued) Front panel (4) REV, STILL and FWD lamps Search button Press this button to shift to the search mode. Set the search dial to the shuttle mode and turn to any position, and then press this button to start playback at the rate set with the search dial. SHTL/SLOW button This is the button to select SHTL or SLOW for the search dial. Every time this button is pressed, the search dial shifts alternately between the SHTL and SLOW modes.
Parts and their functions (continued) Front panel (5) PREROLL button This button is used to locate where a transmission or manual editing starts on the tape. When it is pressed, the tape travels to the preroll point and it stops there. Audio channel selector button Use this button to select whether the audio controls for channels CH1 to CH4 or for channels CH5 to CH8 are to be controlled. Each time it is pressed, the channel display LED above the audio control is selected.
Parts and their functions (continued) Front panel (6) No guarantees are made for the sound played back in the search mode. PLAY button Press this button to start playback. When this button is pressed together with the REC button, recording starts; when this button is pressed together with the EDIT button during playback, manual editing starts. However, manual editing will not be initiated if the servo is not locked.
Parts and their functions (continued) Front panel (7) INPUT CHECK button Only while this button is held down are the input signals from the monitor output connector output to enable the input video and audio signals to be monitored. The time code generator can be checked on the time code display. Select LATCH as the setup menu item No.517 (TCG OUT) setting in order to continue displaying the time code generator value even after the INPUT CHECK button has been released.
Parts and their functions (continued) Front panel (8) INPUT CHECK output specifications VIDEO Input selection (MENU 600) INT SG HD SDI SD SDI 1394 HD SDI (MONITOR) INT SG* HD SDI MUTE (BLACK) 1394* SD SDI (MONITOR) INT SG* MUTE (BLACK) SD SDI 1394* LCD (MONITOR) INT SG* HD SDI* SD SDI 1394* VIDEO OUT3 INT SG* HD SDI* SD SDI* 1394* Output system * Only output from the internal signal processing circuit is delayed. z Signals for INT SG input are selected in Menu No. 601.
Parts and their functions (continued) INPUT CHECK output specifications (continued) AUDIO (EE mode) MONITOR L/R and HEAD PHONE L/R interlock with the MONITOR SELECT button on the front panel.
Parts and their functions (continued) Rear panel ANALOG AUDIO IN connectors These are the analog audio input connectors (for CH1, CH2, CH3 and CH4). ANALOG AUDIO OUT connectors These are the analog audio output connectors (for CH1, CH2, CH3 and CH4). HD SERIAL DIGITAL COMPONENT AUDIO VIDEO IN/OUT connector/ACTIVE THRU AC IN socket Using the power cord supplied, connect one end to this socket and the other end to the power outlet.
Parts and their functions (continued) Rear panel (continued) z During SLOW/STILL playback, unprocessed video and audio signals are output as the IEEE1394 digital interface output. When these video and audio signals are monitored using another device, they may differ from the video and audio signals played back by this unit. When the equipment for non-linear editing is connected to this unit, do not start any other application program than software for the nonlinear edit.
Connections Example of connections performed for one VTR Set the REMOTE LED on the front panel to the off status (LOCAL mode). SD SDI input ACTIVE THRU Example of connections performed for two VTRs (deck-to-deck) Source side: Press the “9P 1394” REMOTE button on the front panel for 2 or more seconds to set the VTR to the REMOTE status. (The LED lights.) Recorder side: Set the REMOTE LED status (LOCAL mode).
Connections (continued) Example of connections in 23/24 Hz or 25/ 50 Hz (HD) mode Example of connections in 25/50 Hz (SD) mode When a tape recorded with a frame rate of 24 fps (25/50 fps) using a variable frame rate camera is played back on the unit, data can be converted and output in 1080/24 psf (1080/ 25 psf or 1080/50i) and recorded on the AJ-HD3700 series. Shown in the figure below is an example of the deck-to-deck connections. Input the 48 Hz (or 50 Hz) reference signal as the REF input.
Connections (continued) Example of connections with an editing controller AV monitor Recorder Video monitor signals Audio monitor signals Av monitor Audio monitor signals Video monitor signals Remote signals Audio input signals Reference signal Video input signals Remote signals To REMOTE IN/OUT Editing controller Reference signal generator To REMOTE IN/OUT Reference signal Audio output signals To REMOTE IN/OUT Video output signals Audio output signals Video output signals Remote signal
Concerning tapes Consumer-use DV and DVCAM cassettes (Standard DV and DVCAM cassettes, mini DV and DVCAM cassettes) Use a cassette adapter (AJ-CS455P) when a mini DV or DVCAM cassette is to be used. Note that inserting a mini DV or DVCAM cassette without the use of a cassette adapter will cause malfunctioning. Also note that long-duration mini DV cassettes (80 minutes in the standard mode and 120 minutes in the LP mode) cannot be used.
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. 2 Check that the AUTO OFF lamp is off. If condensation or some other problem has occurred, the AUTO OFF lamp lights, and no further operations can be performed. 3 Insert the cassette tape. Without forcing it, insert the cassette tape at the prescribed position. 4 1 3 2 4 Check that the STOP lamp is lighted.
Recording 1 Set the accidental erasure prevention tab on the cassette tape to the “REC” position, and insert the tape. 2 Press the STOP button to set the VTR to the stop mode. 3 Select “EE” as the OUTPUT setting using F1 on the menu. EE pictures now appear on the TV monitor. 4 Check that the REC INHIBIT lamp is off. If the lamp is lighted, select “OFF” as the R INH setting using F6 on the menu.
Playback 1 Insert the cassette tape, and set the VTR to the STOP mode. 2 Press the PLAY button. Normal playback commences. 3 Adjust the audio playback levels. Before adjusting the playback levels, check that the PB LED is lighted and that the audio adjustment dial is in the unlocked status. If the dial is locked (indicated by the lighted LOCK LED), press it. The LOCK LED goes off, and the lock is released. The analog cue audio level is adjusted using setup menu item No.791 (CUE PB VOL).
Jog/Shuttle Jog Mode Shuttle Mode 1 Push in the search dial. Confirm that the JOG lamp lights. 1 2 Turn the search dial. The dial’s click-stops are released, and the tape is 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 1 2 Select the editing mode. ASSEM button: Assemble (frame-to-frame continuity) editing is performed using this button. INSERT button: Insert editing is performed using this button. On the time code display, select the channels to be 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 pre-recorded 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) (continued) Selecting the editing mode Registering the edit points 1 1 Locate the edit IN point by performing the jog or shuttle operation. Set the tape to the still picture status at the desired position. For a detailed description of the jog and shuttle operations, refer to page 28. 2 Press the IN button and SET button together. The edit IN point is now registered. The edit IN point value appears on the display.
Automatic Editing (deck-to-deck) (continued) Checking the edit points Modifying edit points 1 Press the IN (or OUT) button to check the edit point. The value of the registered edit point appears on the display. 1 Re-registering an edit point Locate the new edit point by performing the jog or shuttle operation, and press the IN (or OUT) button and SET button at the same time to re-register the edit point.
Automatic Editing (deck-to-deck) (continued) Previewing 1 The registered points are automatically cleared after editing has been executed. However, the previous edit points can be recalled by pressing the TRIMi (or TRIMj) button and SET button at the same time. After the edit points have been registered, press the PREVIEW button. Regular preview is now conducted.
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. A-IN button _Registering the edit points _Modifying the edit points Video IN point: While holding down the IN button, press the SET button.
Audio Split Editing (continued) _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 Variable memory playback operation procedure 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. 2 Bear in mind that when the 23/24 Hz, 25 Hz (HD or SD), 50 Hz (HD or SD) mode has been selected as the system menu item No.
Variable memory function (continued) Variable memory editing operation procedure 9 4 5 8 6 1 3 2 To perform variable memory editing operations, set this VTR, which is connected as the recorder to the variable memory mode, and take the steps below. 1 Select the editing mode on the or menu. 2 Select the VTR to be operated by pressing the RECORDER or PLAYER button. 3 Register the IN and OUT points using the SET button and IN and OUT buttons.
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.
Function menus (continued) Allocating the function keys Items allocated to function keys Menu (6 types) Menu hierarchy F1 HOME VIDEO AUDIO TC PF1 PF2 CUE MULTICUE function DIAG ERROR LOG function MENU ASSEM INSERT 1st 2nd (SHIFT) 1st 2nd (SHIFT) 3rd (F+SHIFT) 1st 2nd (SHIFT) 3rd (SHIFT) 1st 2nd (SHIFT) 1st 2nd (SHIFT) 1st 2nd (SHIFT) 1st OUTPUT PREROL VID IN BRIGHT A1 IN A5 IN VOLUME TC SRC SUPER F2 F3 F4 F5 F6 TC/CTL OUTREF TC CLR CAPSTN CMP MD V LV CONTRAST DIN 12 DIN 56 RECCUE TCG MD C
Function menus (continued) The most basic settings for recording, playback and TC operations are set on this menu screen. Warning mark F i press*: When a function button is pressed while the F button is held down, the setting can be changed while the button is held down or at the instant when it is pressed. When the function button is released, the original setting is restored.
Function menus (continued) (continued) Display menu name Display menu name The basic input/output settings for video signals are made. The level of HD output signals is also adjusted on this screen.
Function menus (continued) (continued) Status display 1 VTR PB REC*1 TM INFO*2 REF Description of settings Playback format This displays the format used for playback. Recording format This displays the format used for recording. Tape management information This displays the frame rate (shooting speed) information which is recorded on a tape shot by a variable frame rate camera. Output reference This displays the output reference status.
Function menus (continued) (continued) Operation mode (speed) display Status display 2 Indicator SCH CF DF 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. 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.
Function menus (continued) (continued) Remaining tape/total tape display The lengths of the remaining tape and total tape of the inserted cassette are displayed in increments of minutes. Example: REM 10/ 64 (10 minutes remaining on a 64-minute tape) Total tape Remaining tape Slight errors may occur. The remaining tape value blinks when less than 3 minutes of the tape remain. Cue time display This displays the currently registered cue time.
Function menus (continued) (continued) Playback reference signal specifications for tape playback During tape playback, the video output reference signals are as shown in the table below. In the 59.94 Hz/60 Hz or 50 Hz mode Input signals REF_IN Menu item No.
Function menus (continued) (continued) In the 23.98 Hz/24 Hz mode Input signals Playback reference signal REF_IN HD_REF_IN HD_REF_IN Complies with HD_REF_IN frequency None Complies with menu item No.030 frequency Internal HD In the 25 Hz (HD), 25 Hz (SD), 50 Hz (HD) or 50 Hz (SD) mode Input signals REF_IN HD_REF_IN SD_REF_IN None Menu item No.
Function menus (continued) (continued) 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. zThe UBG value and cue time can be registered in the same way. The CTL value cannot be registered.
Function menus (continued) (continued) Function button/ item F1 OUTPUT Switching method Toggle Corresponding setup menu item Setting TAPE EE No. 140 OUTPUT Description of setting For selecting the output signals. F2 ___ F3 TC/CTL*2 ___ ___ ___ 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.
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Function menus (continued) 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.
Function menus (continued) 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.
Function menus (continued) (continued) Cue point registration Turn the ADJUST dial to highlight the point which is to be registered. When the SET button is pressed, the current tape position is registered as the cue point. The following applies depending on the setting for F3 (PAGE) on the menu. When “MANU” is set: Operations are performed on the selected page. Press the SET button to register the points in succession (CUE¢1 > CUE¢2 > ... > CUE¢6) on the selected page.
Function menus (continued) (continued) Search operations Turn the ADJUST dial to highlight the desired registered point. When the PREROLL button is pressed, the preroll operation is initiated. The tape will not be prerolled if no cue points have been registered.
Function menus (continued) This enables confirmation of information such as the warning/hour-meter/UMID. Verification, deletion of the error log file, retention/call to the SD memory card can do with the SHIFT picture. Warning mark SHIFT F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 General description When the following warnings have occurred while the tape is running, the warning messages, time codes and operating modes are saved, and a list of this information can be read out on the LCD monitor.
Function menus (continued) (continued) Function button/ item Switching method Corresponding setup menu item Setting Description of setting F1 WARN ___ ___ ___ For displaying the warning messages on the LCD monitor. F2 HOURS ___ ___ ___ For displaying the hour-meter on the LCD monitor. F3 UMID ___ ___ ___ The UMID information is displayed on the LCD monitor. F4 DIF1 ___ ___ ___ The DIF status 1 is displayed on the LCD monitor.
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Function menus (continued) The ASSEMBLE editing mode is selected on this menu screen. IN point SHIFT F1 F2 OUT point F3 F4 F5 F6 Automatic editing and manual editing z 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.
Function menus (continued) The INSERT editing mode and editing channels are selected on this menu screen. Marker SHIFT OUT point IN point F1 F2 F3 F4 AUDIO IN point 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 (continued) When the SETUP MENU or SYSTEM MENU opera-tion menu is selected, a menu list appears on the monitor, and the respective items can be set. Settings 1 SETUP menu Change mark SHIFT F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 Selecting the menu items Select the menu item by turning the ADJ dial. (The cursor is moved down when the dial is turned clockwise and up when it is turned counter-clockwise.
Function menus (continued) (continued) Flow of setting changes Press the ADJ dial. Press SHIFT. Submenu Open the screen. Turn the ADJ dial. F + F4 (item reset) Select the menu item Close the screen. F6 (EXIT) Change the setting Turn the ADJ dial. F + F4 (item reset) Change the setting Press the ADJ dial. Turn the ADJ dial.
Function menus (continued) 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
Function menus (continued) 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. [±: Unlocked status, µ: locked status] Function button/ item Switching method F1 P.
Function menus (continued) 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
Function menus (continued) (continued) Flow of function button registration Press the ADJ dial. Open the screen. Select the function button to be registered. Close the screen. F6 (EXIT) Turn the ADJ dial. F4 (one button reset) F + F4 (all buttons reset) F5 (settings entered) Select the menu items. Press the ADJ dial. F3 (cancel) Turn the ADJ dial.
Function menus (continued) (continued) 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 Name of setup menu Function button name item No.
Function menus (continued) (continued) Setup menu Name of setup menu Function button name item No.
Function menus (continued) (continued) Setup menu Name of setup menu Function button name item No.
Function menus (continued) Different kinds of settings and information can be stored or retrieved from an SD memory card. When F2 (CARD) is pressed on the
Function menus (continued) (continued) [MENU/ERROR LOG/MULTI CUE] SD Memory card data arrangement SETUP MENU 50 PIN ASSIGN SYSTEM MENU 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 SD Memory card data arrangement 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 ERROR LOG 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Lock VTR memory data layout SETUP MENU Yes Yes Settings (what has been registered for the ←→ PF1, PF2 menu items, contents of some function buttons) Current USER1 USER2 USER3 USER4 No Yes Yes Yes Yes Current Yes Lock 2 Selecting
Function menus (continued) (continued) 5 File overwrite inhibit facility The file lock prevents the files on an SD memory card from being overwritten. z Locking a file Select the file to be locked, and press F5 (LOCK). z Unlocking a file Press F5 (LOCK) again. The locked or unlocked status is displayed in the file status.
Function menus (continued) <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
Function menus (continued) <50P IN/OUT ASSIGN> (continued) Resetting all the items and values 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.
Function menus (continued) <50P IN/OUT ASSIGN> (continued) Special OUT menu list No.
Function menus (continued) <50P IN/OUT ASSIGN> (continued) 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 (continued) <50P IN/OUT ASSIGN> (continued) Flow of registration Status in which selected 50-pin connector pin menu item selection is enabled Press the ADJ dial. Open the screen. Status in which registered 50-pin connector pin selection is enabled Close the screen. F6 (EXIT) Turn the ADJ dial. F1 (forward page scroll) F2 (reverse page scroll) F3 (cancel) Press the ADJ dial. Turn the ADJ dial.
Function menus (continued) <50P IN/OUT ASSIGN> (continued) 50-pin assignment factory settings Pin no. I/O Pin no.
System menus No./Item Description of setting 05 For setting whether to perform the various adjustments for the video output signals using this VTR or using an external encoder remote controller. 0000 REMOTE The various adjustments for the video output signals are performed by an external encoder remote controller. 0001 LOCAL The various adjustments for the video output signals are performed using this VTR.
System menus No./Item 12 SYS H (continued) Description of setting For adjusting the HD SDI output system phase in 13.5nS steps. j: To advance the phase. i: To delay the phase.
System menus No./Item 20 AV PHASE (continued) Description of setting For adjusting the phase of the AUDIO output with the VIDEO output 20.8 microsecond steps −： The phase of audio output advances with respect to image output. ＋： The phase of audio output delays with respect to image output. 0000 : 0100 : 0200 For selecting the system frequency. SYSTEM 0000 59/60 The 59.94 Hz or 60 Hz system frequency is selected. 0001 50i/25P*2 The 50 Hz or 25 PsF system frequency is selected.
Setup menus No./Item 000 P-ROLL TIME 001 LOCAL ENA 002*1 TAPE TIMER 003 REMAIN SEL *1 Description of setting For setting the preroll time. Any time from 0 to 30 seconds can be set in 1-second increments. 0000 0s : : 5s 0005 : : 0030 30s z During automatic editing (PREVIEW or AUTO EDIT), no operations are performed if the preroll time is set to 0 seconds. z If the phases are to be synchronized between two decks for editing as per the setup menu item No.
Setup menus (continued) (continued) No./Item 007 CHARA H-POS 008 CHARA V-POS 009 CHARA TYPE 010*1 MONI CONTROL Description of setting For setting the character position in the horizontal direction for superimposed indications, such as time codes for HD SDI MONITOR/SD SDI MONITOR/VIDEO OUT3 connectors and superimposed indications from the IEEE 1394 digital interface.
Setup menus (continued) (continued) No./Item 022 Description of setting For selecting the format in which the tape is to be played back. PB FORMAT 023 FORMAT SEL 030*1 HD FREQUENCY 0000 MANU The format is determined by the setting selected for setup menu item No.023 (FORMAT SEL). 0001 AUTO1 The unit follows the format recorded on the tape. Whenever the format is changed during playback, the playback format switches to others according to the changed format.
Setup menus (continued) (continued) Formats in which the tape is played back 022: PB FORMAT MANUAL 020: SYS FORMAT 1080i 720p AUTO -------- 023: FORMAT SEL HD_LP HD_SP 50M 25M DV DVCAM HD_LP HD_SP 50M 25M DV DVCAM -------- Playback format DVCPRO HD-LP(1080i) DVCPRO HD(1080i) DVCPRO50(422) DVCPRO(411) DV DVCAM DVCPRO HD-LP(720p) DVCPRO HD(720p) DVCPRO50(422) DVCPRO(411) DV DVCAM DVCPRO HD-LP(1080i)/ DVCPRO HD(1080i)/ DVCPRO HD-LP(720p)/ DVCPRO HD(720p)/ DVCPRO50(422)/ DVCPRO(411)/ DV/DVCAM,
Setup menus (continued) No./Item Description of setting No./Item 100 For selecting the direct search dial operation. 106 SEARCH ENA 0000 DIAL Direct search dial operations are performed. 0001 KEY Unless the search button is pressed, the mode does not change to the search mode. For selecting the maximum speed of shuttle operations. EJECT EE SEL 101 SHTL MAX 0000 x9.8 k9.
Setup menus (continued) (continued) No./Item 111*1 MEMORY STOP 112 FRZ MODE SEL Description of setting For selecting whether to automatically stop the VTR when the counter value is at the “0” position during CTL mode FF and REW operations. 0000 OFF The VTR does not stop. 0001 ON The VTR is automatically stopped. z Either the stop or still picture (SHTL STILL or SLOW STILL) mode, whichever has been set using setup menu item No.307 (AFTER CUEUP), is established when the VTR is stopped.
Setup menus (continued) (continued) No./Item 118* 1 SP MODE INH 119*1 CONFI REC 131 PAGE MODE 132 ROTA MODE 133 KEY BEEP 134 ALARM BEEP Description of setting For selecting whether to allow or inhibit recording on a tape which has been written by a format other than DVCPRO HD-LP. 0000 OFF Recording on the cassette tape is allowed. 0001 ON Recording on the cassette tape is inhibited.
Setup menus (continued) No./Item 200 PARA RUN 202 ID SEL 204 RS2323C SEL 205 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 page 16.) For setting what ID information is to be returned to the controller.
Setup menus (continued) No./Item 300 IN/OUT DEL 301 NEGA FLASH 302*1 CONFI EDIT 303*1 AUD EDIT IN 304*1 AUD EDIT OUT 305 AUTO ENTRY 306*1 CF ADJ SEL 307 AFTER CUE-UP 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.
Setup menus (continued) (continued) No./Item 313 CLICK POINT 320*1 EDIT RPLCE1 321*1 EDIT RPLCE2 322*1 EDIT RPLCE3 Description of setting When the search dial from intermediate position turning to the right or the left with SLOW mode, the speed in the click point is set. 0000 ±1 i/j1 time speed 0002 ±1.85 i/j1.85 time speed (i1.85/j1.
Setup menus (continued) No./Item 400 STILL TIMER 401 SRC PROTECT 402 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, SLOW or SHTL) before the tape protection mode is established. (Units: s = seconds, min = minutes) 0000 0.
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Setup menus (continued) No./Item DIF SPEED 882*1 DIF IN CH 883*1 DIF OUT CH 886*1 DIF CONFIG 890*1 DIF AUD OUT 891*1 DIF DV AUDIO *1 Description of setting For setting the transfer speed of the IEEE1394 digital interface output. 880*1 0000 S100 100Mbps 0001 S200 200Mbps 0002 S400 400Mbps When S100 has been selected as this item’s setting, DVCPRO HD format signals cannot be input or output. For setting the input channel.
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Setup menus (continued) Follow the steps below to switch the system frequency [59/60 Hz, 50 Hz, 23/24 Hz, 25 Hz (HD) or 25 Hz (SD), 50 Hz(HD), 50 Hz(SD)]. 1 Following the procedure for the (page 62) to change the system menu item No.25 (SYSTEM FREQ) setting. 2 Press F5 (SET) to enter the setting, and after the function menu shown on the time code display area has been cleared, the following message appears.
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Setup menus NO. (continued) Menu item System menu No.25 (SYSTEM FREQ) 59/60 23/24 50i/25P 25 (HD) 25 (SD) 50 (HD) 50 (SD) No No No No No No No No No No No No No No No No No No No No No No No No No No No No No No No No No No No No No No 015 AUTO STEP 020 SYS FORMAT No 022 PB FORMAT 023 FORMAT SEL 030 HD FREQUENCY 031 OUT REF No No 100 SEARCH ENA 101 SHTL MAX 102 FF.
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Time code and user bits Time code Setting the internal 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.
Time code and user bits (continued) Setting the external time code Time code and user bits playback 1 Set the VTR to the stop mode. 1 Set the VTR to the stop mode. 2 Set 2 3 If the video input has been set to HD SDI input or INT SG, set F1 TC SRC on the menu to EXT-L, SLTC or SVITC. 4 If the video input has been set to SD SDI, set SRC on the menu to EXT-L or VITC. Set F3 TC/CTL on the menu to TC or UB. TC: The time code is displayed. UB: The user bits are displayed.
Time code and user bits (continued) Time code recorded on the unit Menu No.
Time code and user bits (continued) Time code recorded on the unit Table 1 Menu No.503 TCG MODE No.505 TCG REGEN Time code to be recorded No.
Superimpose screen The control signals, time code, etc. are displayed on this screen using abbreviations. TV monitor TCR ¢¢ : ¢¢ : ¢¢ : ¢¢ Abbreviations CTL: Control signal count value TCR: Time code data recorded in the SBC area TCR.: Time code data recorded in the VAUX area UBR: User bits data recorded in the SBC area UBR.
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
Rack mounting The unit can be mounted into a 19-inch standard rack if the optional rack-mounting adapters (AJ-MA75P : option) are used. For the installation rails, it is recommended that the rail and bracket for 18-inch length (part number C-300-S-118) of Chassis Trak be used. (The complete slide rail and bracket unit is not available from Panasonic.) For further details, consult your dealer. 1 4 Attach the AJ-MA75P rack-mounting adapters using the same four screws.
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 (continued) _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 OPERATION H01 DRUM RUN H02 TAPE RUN H03 THREADING H04 F LOADING H05 LCD ON H11 DRUM RUNr H12 TAPE RUNr H13 THREADINGr H14 F LOADINGr H15 LCD ON r H30 Description Displays in 1-hour increments the time during which power has been supplied.
Error messages (continued) Warning messages Priority Higher z Display z Description z VTR operation and remedial action E-92 1394 INITIAL ERROR This is displayed when the connections for the IEEE 1394 digital interface is invalid. VTR：The IEEE 1394 digital interface input/output is stopped. z When the cable is connected in a loop configuration, connect the cable again in a point-to-point configuration. If the cable is not connected in a loop configuration, turn the POWER switch from OFF to ON.
Error messages (continued) Error messages Priority Higher Lower z Display z Description z VTR operation and remedial action E-01 LOW RF This is indicated when the embed level of the video head during playback, recording, and editing is about 1/3 the normal level or less and is detected for 1 second or more, or when the CTL level of the A/C head is about 1/6 of the normal level or less and is detected for 1 second or more. z The CTL level is not detected when DV/DVCAM is played back.
Error messages (continued) Error messages (continued) Display E-51 FRONT LOAD ERROR E-52 W-UP REEL NOT ROTA E-53 WINDUP ERROR E-55 UNLOAD ERROR E-57 S-FF/REW TIMEOVER E-59 DRUM ROTA TOO SLOW E-60 DRUM ROTA TOO FAST E-61 CAP ROTA TOO SLOW E-64 S REEL ROTA TOO FAST E-67 T REEL ROTA TOO FAST 130 z Description z VTR operation and remedial action If the take-up reel has turned without engaging the tape for a specific period of time during the tape start or end processing operation while loading is b
RS-232C interface The VTR can be operated by commands when the RS-232C interface is used. (Refer to the command tables on page 134.) _Condition for acknowledging commands from RS-232C interface 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. Whether [ACK] is returned depends on the setting which has been selected for setup menu item No.209 (RETURN ACK).
RS-232C interface (continued) Software specifications (protocol) 1.Communication parameters Communicati on system Transfer rate Bit length Stop bit Parity bit ACK code Asynchronous, full duplex 300, 600, 1200, 2400, 4800 or 9600 bps 7 bits or 8 bits 1 bit or 2 bits None, odd or even 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. The underlining (__) denotes the factory setting mode.
RS-232C interface (continued) 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] [command] [data] [ETX] 02h XX XX XX XX.....
RS-232C interface (continued) 5.Command table _Commands relating to operation control z 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. z If a command not listed in the table is received, ER001 (invalid command) is returned after [ACK]. VTR operation STOP SHTL FORWARD ←→ [STX] OSP [ETX] This command is for stopping the tape transport.
RS-232C interface (continued) _Commands relating to inquiries z 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. z In the case of commands not listed in the table below, ER001 (invalid command) is returned after [ACK].
RS-232C interface (continued) _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/SD REF IN BNC k 2, loop-through, 75h termination switch provided SD SERIAL IN (DIGITAL) BNC k 1, active-through (BNC k 1) VIDEO OUT HD SERIAL OUT (DIGITAL) SD SERIAL OUT (DIGITAL) ANALOG COMPOSITE OUT BNC k 4 BNC k 2 BNC k 3 BNC k 4 (CH1/CH2, CH3/CH4, CH5/CH6, CH7/CH8), AES/EBU format XLR k 4(CH1, CH2, CH3, CH4) BNC k 4 BNC k 2 XLR k 1 XLR k 1 XLR k 2(LÅAR) M6 RS-422A REMOTE(9P) z REMOTE IN/OUT AUDIO
Connector signals (continued) PARALLEL REMOTE (50P) Refer to 50P IN/OUT ASSIGN on the function menu (page 74) for the connection pin signals. ENCODER REMOTE(15P) RS-232C (D-SUB 25-pin, crossover cable supported) Pin No. Signal 1 2 3 FG RXD TXD 4 5 6 7 20 CTS RTS DTR SG DSR Pin No.
Specifications [GENERAL] Power supply: AC 100-240 V , 50/60 Hz Power consumption: 125 W indicates safety information. Operating ambient temperature: 5 xC to 40 xC (41 xF to 104 xF) Operating ambient humidity: 10% to 80% (no condensation) Storage temperature: –20°C to 60°C (–4°F to 140°F) Dimensions (W k H k D): 424 mm (max. 435.4 mm) a 175.2 mm a 417 mm 16-3/4 inches (max. 17-3/16 inches) a 6-15/16 inches a 16-7/16 inches (not including supporting feet, jacks and connectors, JOG dial and fan) Weight: 19.
Specifications (continued) [VIDEO] (continued) Video signal adjustment ranges Audio Input Connectors z Component style HD/SD SDI, composite output Y gain: – to +3 dB HD/SD SDI, composite output PB gain: – to +3 dB HD/SD SDI, composite output PR gain: – to +3 dB HD/SD SDI, composite output Y black level: d10% z Composite style HD/SD SDI, composite output video gain: – to +6 dB HD/SD SDI, composite output chroma gain: – to +3 dB HD/SD SDI, composite output chroma phase *1: d30x HD/SD SDI, composite output
Specifications (continued) [OTHER INPUT/OUTPUT SIGNALS] ime code input XLR k 1, 0.5 Vp-p to 8.0 Vp-p, 10 kh Time code output XLR k 1, low impedance 2.0 d 0.
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