Panasonic VCR AJ D850P User Manual

Digital Video Cassette Recorder  
AJ-  
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Operating Instructions  
 
Contents  
General and Features ...............................................4  
Controls and their functions ......................................6  
• Front panel ..............................................................6  
• Front panel top section .........................................7  
• Front panel center section ....................................8  
• Front panel bottom section .................................14  
• Connector area .....................................................16  
Connections  
• Connections when one unit is used ......................19  
• Connections when 2 units are used ......................20  
• Connections with editing controller .......................21  
• Connections for adjusting video output  
o(encoder output) signals ...................................22  
Tapes .......................................................................23  
Switching on the power/inserting the cassette .........24  
STOP/STAND BY mode ..........................................25  
Recording ................................................................26  
Playback ..................................................................27  
Jog/shuttle ...............................................................28  
Manual editing .........................................................29  
Preroll ......................................................................30  
Automatic editing .....................................................31  
• Switch settings and adjustments ...........................32  
• Selecting the editing mode ....................................33  
• Entering the edit points .........................................34  
• Checking the edit points ........................................35  
• Modifying the edit points .......................................36  
• Preview .................................................................37  
• Executing automatic editing ..................................38  
• Review ..................................................................39  
• Split editing ...........................................................40  
• Audio split editing ..................................................41  
• Voice-over facility ..................................................43  
• Audio cross-channel editing ..................................46  
V blanking data recording/playback ........................48  
Video output (encoder output)  
Setup (default settings) ...........................................50  
Setup menus ............................................................51  
• System menu ........................................................55  
• Basic menu ...........................................................57  
• Operation menu ....................................................59  
• Interface menu ......................................................62  
• Edit menu ..............................................................63  
Tape protect menu ................................................67  
• Time Code menu ...................................................67  
• Video menu ...........................................................69  
• Audio menu ...........................................................71  
• V BLANK menu ......................................................74  
• Menu menu ...........................................................77  
Time code/user bit ...................................................78  
• Recording internal/external time codes .................79  
• Reproducing the time code/user bit ......................80  
Superimpose screen ...............................................81  
Servo reference .......................................................82  
Audio V Fade Function ............................................84  
Printed circuit board ................................................85  
Rack mounting ........................................................86  
Video head cleaning ................................................87  
Condensation ..........................................................87  
Error messages .......................................................88  
Table of AUTO OFF Error messages ......................90  
RS-232C interface ...................................................92  
Connector signals ...................................................99  
Specifications ........................................................101  
signal adjustment ..................................................49  
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  
• AJ-YA752 Audio memory unit  
• AJ-YAC850P SDTI/SDI board  
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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 interactively while viewing the screen  
menus on the TV monitor, and editing functions include both assemble and insert editing.  
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 184 minutes of recording  
Two sizes of cassette tapes can be used with this unit: M cassette (max. 66 minutes) and L  
cassette (max. 184 minutes). The width of the tapes measures 1/4 inch to achieve a 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/dial 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.  
<Note>  
Some noise may occur when the slow motion speed is changed.  
Digital audio output in slow-motion/jog mode  
This enables smooth playback of sound even in the slow-motion or jog mode, making it  
easier to use sound to search for edit points and determine their positions.  
Dial shuttle  
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.  
Internal audio memory with 20-second capacity  
Sound can now be recorded as pictures are played back without any time lag between the  
sound and picture (a process known as “voice-over”). Audio cross channel editing is enabled  
by using the unit in combination with an external sound mixer.  
Audio memory unit (AJ-YA752) supported  
Voice-over extending up to 34 minutes and 30 seconds (5 min. 46 sec. standard) is enabled  
by connecting the AJ-YA752 unit (optional accessory).  
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Features  
(continued)  
Recording and playing back V blanking data  
In addition to closed caption and VITC, up to 28 lines of the character data per frame in the V  
blanking period can be recorded and played back.  
<Note>  
There is some limitation to the number of lines in which signals can be recorded.  
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 code input or input signal VITC can be  
recorded in the machine as the LTC time code.  
Multi-function input/output interfaces  
• Analog input/output  
Component (Y, PB, PR) and composite signal input and output connectors are provided.  
• Serial digital input/output  
Digital component interfacing complying with the EBU Tech. 3267-E serial digital signal  
standard is possible when the optional component serial interface board (AJ-YA750P) is  
used. Transfer using SDTI is enabled by the AJ-YAC850P SDTI/SDI board (option).  
(SMPTE 305M)  
• AES/EBU audio input/output  
Digital audio input and output connectors are provided.  
• 9-pin (RS-422A)/(RS-232C) remote  
In addition to the standard 9-pin serial (RS-422A) connector, RS-232C and 25-pin parallel  
connectors are also featured.  
The RS-422A connector enables another VTR to be operated in parallel with the unit if a  
looping connection is used for the two units.  
2-channel high-sound-quality digital audio  
Sound can be edited separately for two channels while channel mixing capabilities are also  
available. One channel is provided for the analog cue track.  
Automatic editing functions  
Assembly and insert editing can be performed.  
Menu-driven setup  
The setup settings, which are conducted prior to operating the unit, are performed while  
viewing the setup menus either on the unit’s display or a TV monitor.  
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Controls and their functions  
Front panel  
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INT TAPE  
REMOTE  
JOG  
SHTL  
SLOW  
TC/CTL  
METER  
FULL/FINE  
REV  
FWD  
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EXT  
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LOCAL  
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SHIFT ADJ START  
STAND BY  
PLAYER  
RECORDER  
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RESET  
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SERVO  
PLAY  
REC INHIBIT  
REC  
LEVEL  
CH1  
CH2  
CUE  
VIDEO  
EDIT  
REW  
VIDEO CH1  
CH2 CUE  
TC  
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ASSEMBLE  
INSERT-  
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REC  
PB  
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PREVIEW  
REVIEW  
AUTO EDIT  
IN  
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PREROLL  
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TRIM  
SET  
HEADPHONES  
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IN  
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PULL FOR VARIABLE  
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<Front Panel Top Section>  
q POWER switch  
When the ON side is pressed, the power is switched on, and the audio level and video  
level meters, counter display and INPUT SELECT display light up.  
w INPUT SELECT switches  
These are used to select the video and audio input signals.  
<Video>  
Each time the VIDEO button is pressed, the input video signal selection is switched in the  
order of Y PB PR, COMPOSITE, SDTI (V&A), SDI and back to Y PB PR. If SDTI (V&A) is  
selected, both the video and audio signals will be input from SDTI.  
<Audio>  
Each time the AUDIO button is pressed, the input audio signal selection is switched in the  
order of ANALOG, AES/EBU, USER SET, SDI and back to ANALOG.  
USER SET is a function for selecting two different input signals to be recorded on PCM  
audio signal CH1 and CH2, and it is used in tandem with the setup menu.  
For instance, if USER SET is selected by INPUT SELECT and CH1=ANALOG, and  
CH2=DIGI are selected on the setup menu No. 710 (CH1 IN SEL), No. 711 (CH2 IN SEL)  
and No. 712 (DIGI IN SEL), the analog input signal and AES/EBU digital signal will be  
respectively recorded on channels 1 and 2 of the PCM audio signals recorded on the tape.  
However, when SDTI has been selected for the video input, SDTI input will be forcibly  
established for the audio input as well.  
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<Front Panel Top Section>  
e INPUT SELECT display  
The characters corresponding to the selected input signal light. When, with the exception  
of analog signals, the selected input signals are not available, the display flashes to alert  
the user.  
<Video>  
Y PB PR:  
CMPST:  
Analog component video signal  
Analog composite video signal  
SDTI (V&A): Compressed data, serial and digital video and audio signals (option)  
SDI: Serial digital video signal (EBU Tech. 3267-E) (option)  
When BB has been selected as the setup menu No. 601 (INT BB SIG) setting, the entire  
display area will light up.  
<Audio>  
ANALOG: Analog audio signal  
AES/EBU: Digital audio signal  
USER SET: Selection of audio signal to be recorded  
SDI:  
Serial digital audio signal (EBU Tech. 3267-E) (option)  
When ON has been selected as the setup menu No. 722 (INT SG) setting, the entire  
display area will light up.  
r 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.  
t 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.  
The lamp lights when the eject command is received.  
y Channel condition lamps  
One of these lamps lights in accordance with the error rate status. (Greenamberred)  
Green: This lights when the error rates for the video and audio playback signals are both  
acceptable.  
Amber: This lights when the error rate for the video or audio playback signals has  
deteriorated.  
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.  
u AUTO OFF lamp  
This lights when trouble has arisen in the deck’s operation.  
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Controls and their functions (continued)  
<Front Panel Center Section>  
i PLAY button  
Playback commences when this button is pressed.  
Recording commences when the button is pressed together with the REC button; manual  
editing commences when it is pressed together with the EDIT button during playback.  
Pressing only the PLAY button during manual editing will cut out the editing and establish  
the playback mode.  
o REC button  
Recording commences when this button is pressed together with the PLAY button.  
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.  
! STOP button  
When this is pressed, the tape stops traveling, and if the TAPE/EE selector switch is at  
TAPE, still pictures can be monitored.  
The drum continues to rotate even in the stop mode, and the tape remains in close contact  
with the drum.  
If the stop mode continues for more than a certain period of time, the unit automatically  
switches to the standby OFF mode in order to protect the tape.  
The stop mode is established immediately after a cassette has been inserted into the unit.  
! FF button*  
The tape is fast forwarded when this is pressed.  
! REW button*  
The tape is rewound when this is pressed.  
! EDIT button  
For manual editing, press both this button and the PLAY button together during playback.  
When the button is pressed in the stop mode, the input mode signals selected by the  
ASSEMBLE or INSERT button can be monitored in the EE mode.  
The original picture and sound are restored when the STOP button is pressed.  
When the button is pressed during playback, search, fast forward or rewind, the input  
signals of the mode selected by the ASSEMBLE or INSERT button can be monitored in  
the EE mode for as long as the button is held down.  
! SERVO lamp  
This lights when the drum servo and capstan servo have locked.  
! REC INHIBIT lamp  
This lights when the REC INHIBIT switch in the front panel bottom section is at ON or  
when the accidental erasure prevention mode has been set for the cassette.  
In this state, neither recording nor editing is possible.  
* The FF/REW speed can be selected on the setup menu No. 102 (FF. REW MAX), and it is  
set to the same speed.  
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<Front Panel Center Section>  
! STAND BY button  
When this is pressed, the same tension as in the regular stop mode is applied to the tape,  
and while the head drum continues to rotate, the button’s lamp lights to indicate that the  
standby ON mode is established.  
In the standby OFF mode, the half-loading mode is established.  
When this button is pressed in the stop mode, the standby OFF mode is established, the  
half-loading mode is established. The lamp in the button now goes off. When the unit  
remains in the stop mode for longer than a predetermined period, the standby OFF mode  
is automatically established in order to protect the tape.  
When this button or the STOP button is pressed in the standby OFF mode, the standby  
ON mode is established.  
When a button other than the STOP button is pressed, the mode corresponding to the  
button pressed is established.  
On-screen settings are available for the transfer time to the standby OFF mode.  
! PLAYER/RECORDER buttons  
These buttons are operated when editing operations are conducted using the unit as the  
recorder and a VTR equipped with an RS-422A serial interface remote control connector  
(9 pins). Neither button functions when the unit is used on its own.  
PLAYER button:  
When this button is pressed, its lamp lights, and the player  
connected to the unit can be operated by remote control. The unit’s  
editing and tape transport buttons now control the player’s  
functions.  
RECORDER button: When this button is pressed, its lamp lights, and the editing and  
tape transport buttons control the recorder’s (= the unit’s) functions.  
! TC/CTL switch  
By pressing this switch, what appears on the counter display is changed between TC and  
CTL.  
When TC is selected, either the TC or UB value is displayed depending on the position  
selected by the TC/UB switch.  
! TC/UB switch  
This selector switch determines whether the value of TC or UB appears on the counter  
display when the TC/CTL switch has been set to TC.  
@ INT/EXT switch  
INT: For using the built-in time code generator.  
EXT: 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 No. 505 (EXT TC  
SEL).  
@ TAPE/EE switch  
<In the stop mode>  
TAPE: For outputting the signals played back from the tape.  
EE:  
For outputting the input signals selected by the INPUT SELECT switch.  
Select NORMAL or THRU as the setup menu No. 116 (EE MODE SEL) setting. In  
either case, use the switch for monitoring purposes.  
<In the editing*/recording mode>  
TAPE: For outputting the simultaneous playback signals.  
EE:  
For outputting the input signals selected by the INPUT SELECT switch.  
* The SETUP menu No. 308 (CONFI EDIT) setting is required.  
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Controls and their functions (continued)  
<Front Panel Center Section>  
@ REMOTE/LOCAL switch  
This switch is set when the unit is to be controlled from an external source using the  
REMOTE connector, RS-232C connector or parallel connector.  
REMOTE: Set to this position when controlling the unit by a device connected using the  
9-pin REMOTE connector or RS-232C/parallel connector.  
LOCAL: Set to this position when controlling the unit using the controls on its own  
operation panel.  
@ REMOTE lamp  
This lights when the REMOTE/LOCAL switch has been set to the REMOTE position.  
@ Search button  
This button is pressed to establish the search mode.  
When the search dial is set to the shuttle mode and turned to a particular position, and this  
button is pressed, playback commences at the speed set by the search dial.  
@ JOG/SHTL/SLOW lamps  
These indicate the present status of the search dial and SHTL/SLOW switch.  
JOG:  
This lights when the unit is in the JOG mode.  
SHTL: This lights when the unit is in the SHTL mode.  
SLOW: This lights when the unit is in the VAR (variable) mode.  
@ SHTL/SLOW switch  
This selector switch is set when the search dial is used for SHTL or SLOW applications.  
@ REV/STILL/FWD lamps  
One of these lamps lights depending on the operation of the search dial.  
REV: This lights when the dial is turned counterclockwise and the tape travels in the  
REV direction provided that the lamp in the search button has lighted.  
STILL: This lights in the JOG mode while the dial is kept stationary, and the tape stops  
traveling provided that the lamp in the search button has lighted.  
It lights in the SHTL mode provided that the dial is at the STILL position.  
FWD: This lights when the dial is turned clockwise, and the tape travels in the FWD  
direction provided that the lamp in the search button has lighted.  
@ Search dial  
This is used to search for the edit points.  
Each time it is pressed, the mode is alternately set to shuttle or jog, and one of the JOG,  
SHTL and SLOW lamps lights. When the power has been turned on, the dial will not  
function until it has first returned to the STILL position.  
Shuttle mode: When the dial is turned and stopped at a particular position while the  
SHTL/SLOW switch is at SHTL, the tape can be played back at the  
speed corresponding to the dial’s rotary angle position. A still picture  
appears at the dial’s center position.  
When the dial is turned all the way counterclockwise with the SHTL/  
SLOW switch at SLOW, the tape speed is set to –4× normal speed, when  
it is set to the center position, a still picture is produced, and when it is  
turned all the way clockwise, the tape speed is set to +4× normal speed.  
The maximum speed for SLOW can be set using setup menus No. 317  
(VAR FWD MAX) and No. 318 (VAR REV MAX).  
Jog mode:  
The dial clickstops are cleared, and the tape is played back at the speed  
corresponding to the speed at which the dial is turned. The maximum  
speed can be selected using the setup menu No. 320 (JOG FWD MAX)  
and No. 321 (JOG REV MAX) settings.  
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<Front Panel Center Section>  
@ PREROLL button  
This is used for feeding and cueing the tape for manual editing.  
When it is pressed, the tape travels to the preroll point where it stops.  
The preroll time can be set on the setup menu No. 000 (P-ROLL TIME).  
When this button is pressed while the IN or OUT button is held down, the tape can be  
cued to the IN or OUT point entered.  
When the AUTO ENTRY on the setup menu No. 311 is set to “ENA”, IN point has been  
entered at the point where the PREROLL button is pressed even if the IN point has not  
been entered.  
# AUTO EDIT button  
Automatic editing is executed when this is pressed after an edit point has been entered.  
When the AUTO EDIT button is pressed though the IN point has not been entered,  
automatic editing is executed using the point at which the button was pressed as the IN  
point.  
# PREVIEW/REVIEW buttons  
PREVIEW: When this is pressed after an edit point has been entered, the tape travels,  
editing is not performed, and the rehearsal can be activated on the screen  
connected to the recorder.  
If it is pressed when the IN point has not been entered, the point at which the  
button was pressed is entered as the IN point, and preview is executed  
accordingly.  
REVIEW: If this is pressed after a block has been edited, the now edited block can be  
played back and monitored on the screen connected to the recorder.  
# IN (A IN)/SET/OUT (A OUT) buttons  
When the SET button is pressed while the IN (A IN) or OUT (A OUT) button is held down,  
the IN or OUT point is entered.  
The A IN and A OUT buttons are used to enter audio IN and OUT points which are different  
from the corresponding video points for audio split editing.  
While an IN or OUT point is being entered, the lamp in the IN or OUT button correspond-  
ing to the point being entered lights.  
When this button is pressed after a point has been entered, the IN or OUT point value  
appears on the counter display. When the IN or OUT button is pressed together with the  
RESET button, the IN or OUT point entry is cleared.  
# TRIM buttons  
These buttons are used to trim IN or OUT point finely.  
When the “+” or “–” button is pressed while the IN or OUT button is held down, the entered  
edit point can be trimmed in 1-frame increments. When the “+” button is pressed, the tape  
is advanced by one frame; when the “–” button is pressed, it is rewound by one frame.  
# ASSEMBLE button  
This is pressed for assemble editing.  
The button is self-illuminating, and it is set ON (lamp lights) when it is pressed once and  
OFF (lamp goes off) when it is pressed again.  
# INSERT buttons  
Press one of these five buttons to select the input signals to be edited during insert editing.  
The buttons are self-illuminating, and they are set ON (lamp lights) when they are pressed  
once and OFF (lamp goes off) when they are pressed again.  
# 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)  
<Front Panel Center Section>  
# Time code buttons  
These are used to set the TC or UB value.  
SHIFT: When setting the TC or UB value, first press this button to stop the data running.  
Change the digit now flashing on the display.  
Each time the button is pressed, the flashing moves to the right by one digit, and  
when it reaches the right-most digit, it returns to the left-most digit.  
When it is kept depressed, the flashing moves consecutively.  
This is used to change the numeral of the digit now flashing on the display.  
When the button is pressed once, the number is incremented by 1, and when it is  
kept depressed, the number is incremented consecutively.  
ADJ:  
START: This enters the data which has been changed by the SHIFT and ADJ buttons.  
Also, Pressing this button when the TC or UB value are not set enables the TCG  
or UBG setting values to be confirmed.  
RESET: When this button is pressed in the CTL mode, the display is reset to “00:00:00:00”.  
In the CTL mode, the entered edit points are cleared.  
In the TC/UB mode, the generator is reset when the button is pressed together  
with the SHIFT button.  
# Warning lamp  
This lights to warn the operator of a particular item.  
# Cassette insertion display lamp  
This lights when a cassette has been inserted into the unit.  
$ 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.  
$ CF lamp  
This lights when the color framing is locked.  
$ Level meters  
These indicate the PCM audio signal CH1/CH2, CUE track signal and video signal levels.  
The audio signal indicates the output signal levels.  
The video signal indicates the input signal levels.  
$ Input/output level controls*  
These are used to adjust the recording and playback levels of the PCM audio signal CH1/  
CH2 and CUE track signals and the recording level of the composite video signals.  
Each control located on the upper level is for adjusting the recording level, and each  
control located on the lower level is for adjusting the playback level.  
These are “pull for variable” controls which means that they enable adjustment only when  
they have been pulled up. The signals levels are set to the unity value (preset value) when  
the controls have been pushed down.  
$ Headphones jack  
The sound being recorded, played back or edited can be monitored on stereo headphones  
when they are connected to this jack.  
* The input levels are always fixed (at –18 dB) when “ON” has been selected as the setup  
menu No. 722 (INT SG) setting  
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<Front Panel Center Section>  
$ Volume control  
This is used to adjust the headphones volume and the monitor output volume.  
Whether the headphones output and monitor output volumes are to be linked or kept  
separate can be set on the setup menu No. 708 (MONI OUT). (Note that the headphones  
output volume is normally linked.)  
When the volumes are kept separate, the monitor output is set to the unity value (preset  
value).  
$ MONITOR SELECT switches  
These are used to select the audio signals output to the monitor L/R channels.  
Each time the “L” button is pressed, the signals output to the monitor L channel are  
selected in turn in the following order: CH1, CH2, CUE and back to CH1.  
Each time the “R” button is pressed, the signals output to the monitor R channel are  
selected in turn in the following order: CH1, CH2, CUE and back to CH1.  
The L or R lamp on the level meter display lights to indicate which signal is now being  
selected. (When the unit is set to “AUTO 1” or “AUTO 2” in No. 713 (MONI CH SEL) on the  
setup menu, then the display will change according to the monitor output.)  
$ METER (FULL/FINE) selector switch  
This switch is used to select the scale unit display mode for the audio level meters.  
FULL mode: Standard scale units (ranging from –to 0 dB) are used.  
FINE mode: The scale is divided up into 0.5 dB increments.  
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Controls and their functions (continued)  
<Front Panel Bottom Section>  
$ ENCODER CONTROL switch  
This selects whether the adjustments to the video output signals are to be performed by  
the unit or by an external encoder/remote controller.  
REMOTE: The adjustments to the video output signals are performed by the external  
encoder/remote controller.  
LOCAL: The adjustments to the video output signals are performed by the unit.  
% VIDEO LEVEL control and switch  
When the ENCODER CONTROL switch is at LOCAL, the video level can be adjusted.  
When it is at PRESET, the video level is set to the unity value (0 dB).  
When it is at MANUAL, the video level can be adjusted using this control.  
% CHROMA LEVEL control and switch  
When the ENCODER CONTROL switch is at LOCAL, the chroma level can be adjusted.  
When it is at PRESET, the chroma level is set to the unity value (0 dB). When it is at  
MANUAL, the chroma level can be adjusted using this control.  
% SET UP control and switch (Composite output only variable.)  
When the ENCODER CONTROL switch is at LOCAL, the setup level can be adjusted.  
When it is at PRESET, the setup level is set to the unity value (0 IRE). When it is at  
MANUAL, the setup level can be adjusted using this control.  
% HUE control and switch (Composite output only variable.)  
When the ENCODER CONTROL switch is at LOCAL, the hue can be adjusted. When it is  
at PRESET, the hue is set to the unity value (0°). When it is at MANUAL, the hue can be  
adjusted using this control.  
% CF switch  
This selects whether the playback framing is to be locked in 8/4-field increments or 2-field  
increments.  
8F/4F: The framing is locked in 8/4-field increments.  
2F:  
The framing is locked in 2-field increments.  
Switching to 8F or 4F is enabled by the SETUP menu No. 107 (CAP.LOCK) setting.  
% SYNCHRONIZE switch  
This selects whether to provide phase synchronization between two decks.  
ON: Phase synchronization is provided. Error-less editing can be performed.  
OFF: Phase synchronization is not provided. The edit point will be off by several frames,  
but editing can be performed quickly.  
% TC generator switch  
REGEN:  
When the REGEN/PRESET switch is at REGEN, the internal time code  
generator is synchronized with the time code which the time code reader  
read from the tape. Whether to set TC or UB to REGEN can be selected at  
the setup menu No. 503 (TCG REGEN).  
PRESET:  
When the REGEN/PRESET switch is at PRESET, presetting is enabled by  
the controls on the operation panel or by remote control.  
REC RUN: The time code runs only during recording when the RUN MODE switch has  
been set to REC. The time code runs constantly when the REGEN/PRESET  
switch is set to REGEN.  
FREE RUN: The time code runs regardless of the operation mode as long as the power  
is being supplied when the RUN MODE switch has been set to FREE.  
– 14 –  
 
<Front Panel Bottom Section>  
% REC INHIBIT switch  
This selects whether to enable or inhibit the recording on the cassette tape.  
ON: The recording on the cassette tape is inhibited.  
The REC INHIBIT lamp on the front panel now lights.  
OFF: The recording on the cassette tape is enabled provided that the cassette’s  
accidental erasure prevention mechanism has been set to the recording enable  
position.  
% 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 menu setting mode is exited and the original operating  
mode is restored.  
% SET button  
When this is pressed, the data which has been set on the setup menu is entered. After  
data entry, the setup menu setting mode is exited and the original operating mode is  
restored.  
^ 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. Switching between these types is enabled by pressing the search button.  
Indicated on the “HOURS METER” screen are the power-on time, drum rotation time, tape  
travel time, loading count, etc.  
Indicated on the “WARNING” screen are the warnings.  
– 15 –  
 
Controls and their functions (continued)  
Connector area  
r
t
i
o
!
9
r
ANALOG  
INPUT  
REMOTE  
CH1  
CH2  
VIDEO  
IN  
Y
REMOTE IN/OUT  
ON  
AUDIO  
IN  
75Ω  
P
B
OFF  
TIME CODE  
IN  
CUE IN  
REMOTE OUT  
P
R
REF VIDEO  
IN  
y
u
ENCODER REMOTE  
ON  
75Ω  
OUTPUT  
CH1  
CH2  
OFF  
!
@
RS-232C  
DIGITAL  
CH 1/2  
AUDIO  
OUT  
VIDEO  
OUT  
CH 1/2  
PUSH  
Y
1
DIGITAL  
IN  
OUT  
!
~AC IN  
SDI/  
SDTI  
PARALLEL  
MONITOR  
TIME CODE  
OUT  
CUE OUT  
L
R
1
P
B
SDI/  
SDTI  
2
3
q
w
SDI/  
SDTI  
IN AUDIO OUT  
2
P
R
@
@
SDI/  
SDTI  
SIGNAL  
GND  
3
e
!
!
!
!
!
!
!
– 16 –  
 
<Connector area>  
q AC IN connector  
This is for connecting the unit to the power outlet using the power cord provided.  
w 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.  
e Fuse holder  
This contains a fuse.  
r Fan motor  
This is for cooling the unit.  
The W lamp lights when trouble has caused the fan motor to stop. If the unit is still  
operated in the warning status, the temperature inside the deck will rise, and when it  
exceeds the safety temperature, all the unit’s operations will be shut down.  
t ANALOG AUDIO IN connectors  
These are the analog audio input connectors.  
y CUE IN connector  
The analog signal to be recorded on the CUE track is supplied to this connector. The  
audio signals from a microphone can also be recorded by selecting the –60 dB input mode  
on the setup menu No. 702 (CUE IN LV).  
u TIME CODE IN connector  
This is the connector for recording the external time code on the tape.  
i ANALOG COMPONENT VIDEO IN connector  
The analog component video signal is supplied to this connector.  
o ANALOG COMPOSITE VIDEO IN connectors and 75termination 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 75termination 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.  
! CUE OUT connector  
The analog signal recorded on the CUE track is output from this connector.  
! MONITOR OUT connector  
During playback, the playback signals from the CUE track or PCM audio signal CH1/CH2  
are output from this connector.  
– 17 –  
 
Controls and their functions (continued)  
<Connector area>  
! 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).  
! DIGITAL AUDIO IN/OUT connector  
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)  
This I/O connector is for digital component audio and video signals which comply with the  
EBU Tech. 3267-E standard.  
The connectors are known by different names when the AJ-YAC850P SDTI/SDI board  
(option) is used. For further details, refer to the operating instructions of the AJ-YAC850P  
board.  
! Remote control connectors  
The unit can be controlled from an external source by connecting the unit with another unit  
or an external controller.  
There are two remote control connectors, one for IN/OUT uses and the other for OUT  
uses.  
IN/OUT: For connection with an external controller.  
For connection with deck-to-deck operation.  
OUT:  
For connection with parallel running operations.  
@ 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  
@ PARALLEL REMOTE connector  
This is used when operating the unit from an external source.  
– 18 –  
 
Connections when one unit is used  
Set the CONTROL switch on the front panel to LOCAL.  
Analog video input  
(component) connectors  
Analog audio input connectors  
Reference input connectors  
ANALOG  
REMOTE  
CH1  
CH2  
INPUT  
VIDEO  
IN  
Y
REMOTE IN/OUT  
REMOTE OUT  
ON  
AUDIO  
IN  
75Ω  
P
B
OFF  
TIME CODE  
IN  
CUE IN  
P
R
REF VIDEO  
IN  
ENCODER REMOTE  
ON  
75Ω  
Digital audio/video  
input connector  
(option)  
OUTPUT  
CH1  
CH2  
OFF  
RS-232C  
DIGITAL  
CH 1/2  
AUDIO  
OUT  
VIDEO  
OUT  
CH 1/2  
PUSH  
Y
1
DIGITAL  
IN  
OUT  
~AC IN  
SDI/  
SDTI  
PARALLEL  
MONITOR  
TIME CODE  
OUT  
CUE OUT  
L
R
1
P
SDI/  
SDTI  
2
3
B
SDI/  
SDTI  
IN AUDIO OUT  
2
P
R
SDI/  
SIGNAL  
GND  
SDTI  
3
Digital audio  
input connector  
Digital audio/video output  
connectors (option)  
Analog audio output  
connectors  
Active through output  
connector (option)  
Audio monitor  
output connectors  
Digital audio output  
connector  
Video monitor output connectors  
(composite ×3, component)  
– 19 –  
 
Connections when 2 units are used (deck to deck)  
Source machine:  
Recorder:  
• Set the CONTROL switch on the front panel to REMOTE.  
• Set the CONTROL switch on the front panel to LOCAL.  
Reference  
Signal  
generator  
Remote control signal (9P)  
OFF  
ON  
Source machine  
Recorder  
ANALOG  
INPUT  
REMOTE  
ANALOG  
INPUT  
REMOTE  
CH1  
CH2  
CH1  
CH2  
VIDEO  
IN  
VIDEO  
IN  
Y
Y
REMOTE IN/OUT  
REMOTE IN/OUT  
ON  
ON  
AUDIO  
IN  
AUDIO  
IN  
75Ω  
75Ω  
P
P
B
B
OFF  
OFF  
TIME CODE  
IN  
CUE IN  
TIME CODE  
IN  
CUE IN  
REMOTE OUT  
REMOTE OUT  
P
R
P
R
REF VIDEO  
IN  
REF VIDEO  
IN  
ENCODER REMOTE  
ENCODER REMOTE  
ON  
ON  
75Ω  
75Ω  
OUTPUT  
OUTPUT  
CH1  
CH2  
CH1  
CH2  
OFF  
OFF  
RS-232C  
RS-232C  
DIGITAL  
CH 1/2  
DIGITAL  
CH 1/2  
AUDIO  
OUT  
AUDIO  
OUT  
VIDEO  
OUT  
VIDEO  
OUT  
CH 1/2  
CH 1/2  
PUSH  
PUSH  
Y
1
Y
1
IN DIGITAL OUT  
IN DIGITAL OUT  
~AC IN  
~AC IN  
SDI/  
SDTI  
SDI/  
SDTI  
PARALLEL  
PARALLEL  
MONITOR  
MONITOR  
TIME CODE  
OUT  
CUE OUT  
TIME CODE  
OUT  
CUE OUT  
L
R
L
R
1
1
P
B
P
B
SDI/  
SDTI  
SDI/  
SDTI  
2
3
2
3
SDI/  
SDTI  
SDI/  
SDTI  
IN AUDIO OUT  
IN AUDIO OUT  
2
2
P
R
P
R
SDI/  
SDTI  
SDI/  
SDTI  
SIGNAL  
GND  
SIGNAL  
GND  
3
3
To audio monitor  
device  
To video  
monitor  
device  
To audio monitor  
device  
To video  
monitor device  
Digital video/audio signal (option)  
(Digital audio)  
Analog video signal (component)  
– 20 –  
 
Connections with editing controller  
Recorder  
AV monitor  
Video monitor signals  
Audio monitor signals  
To REMOTE IN/OUT  
connector  
AV monitor  
Editing controller  
Reference  
signal generator  
AV switcher  
Remote  
To REMOTE  
IN/OUT connector  
To REMOTE  
IN/OUT connector  
Reference signal  
Source machine  
Source machine  
AV monitor  
AV monitor  
<Note>  
When an editing controller  
made by CMX is used,  
support must be provided at  
the editing controller side.  
– 21 –  
 
Connections for adjusting video output (encoder output) signals  
Player 1  
(source machine 1)  
Player 2  
(source machine 2)  
RECORDER  
REF  
(BB)  
REF  
(BB)  
REF  
(BB)  
REF  
VIDEO IN  
REF  
VIDEO IN  
REF  
VIDEO IN  
VIDEO IN  
VIDEO 1  
OUT  
VIDEO 1  
OUT  
REF (BB)  
P1 IN  
P2 IN  
Make these two  
cables equally long.  
REF IN  
RECORDER OUT  
Switcher  
MONITOR OUT  
q
w
Supply the external reference signal from a  
sync signal generator to the units.  
Use the composite connectors for the video  
signals.  
TV  
monitor  
WFM  
(waveform monitor)  
VSC  
(vectorscope)  
75Ω  
REF (BB)  
– 22 –  
 
Tapes  
Type  
Description  
Tape designed exclusively for the camcorders used by consumers in  
general. Only playback is possible using the optional cassette adaptor.  
Consumer However, please note that long-play cassette tapes (80-minute standard/  
cassette 120-minute LP mode) cannot be used.  
(S cassette) Use of Panasonic consumer DV cassette tapes is recommended.  
Note that inserting a cassette tape without using the cassette adaptor can  
damage the unit.  
Recording/playback tape with a maximum capacity of 66 minutes.  
(AJ-P12MP, AJ-P24MP, AJ-P33MP, AJ-P46MP, AJ-P66MP)  
M cassette  
Recording/playback tape with a maximum capacity of 184 minutes.  
(AJ-P34LP, AJ-P66LP, AJ-P94LP, AJ-P126LP, AJ-5P92LP)  
L cassette  
Align the cassette with the center of the insertion slot and push it in gently. The cassette tape  
is loaded automatically.  
M cassette  
L cassette  
<Note>  
For AJ-5P92LP cassette tapes recorded using the DVCPRO (25 Mbps) mode, use a VTR supporting  
DVCPRO (25 Mbps) 184 minute tapes.  
<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 setup menu item No. 108 “FORMAT SEL”.  
– 23 –  
 
Switching on the power/inserting the cassette  
Before starting to operate the unit, check whether the equipment has been connected  
properly.  
1
Turn on the power.  
2
Check that the AUTO OFF lamp is off.  
When condensation has formed or some other trouble has occurred, the AUTO OFF  
lamp lights, and all operations are disabled.  
3
4
Insert the cassette tape.  
Insert the tape at its proper position without force.  
Check that the STOP lamp is on.  
When the tape is inserted, the cylinder rotates automatically, the tape is loaded and the  
unit goes into the stop mode. The EJECT lamp goes off.  
1
3
2
EJECT  
INPUT SELECT  
Y PB PR CMPST  
SDI  
SDI  
VIDEO  
ON  
SDTI(V&A)  
AUDIO ANALOG AES/EBU USER SET  
AUTO OFF  
OFF  
POWER  
CH CONDITION  
TC MODE  
INT TAPE  
CONTROL  
REMOTE  
PUSH  
TC  
JOG  
SHTL  
SLOW  
TC/CTL  
RESET  
METER  
FULL/FINE  
REV  
FWD  
UB  
EXT  
EE  
LOCAL  
STAND BY  
PLAYER  
RECORDER  
L
MONITOR SELECT  
R
TC SET  
SHIFT ADJ START  
DV SCH CF  
INSERT-  
W
SERVO  
PLAY  
REC INHIBIT  
REC  
LEVEL  
CH1  
CH2  
CUE  
VIDEO  
EDIT  
REW  
VIDEO CH1  
CH2 CUE  
TC  
ASSEMBLE  
PREVIEW  
REC  
PB  
A
A
AUTO EDIT  
IN  
OUT  
REVIEW  
PREROLL  
TRIM  
SET  
+
HEADPHONES  
STOP  
FF  
IN  
OUT  
PULL  
OPEN  
PULL  
OPEN  
PULL FOR VARIABLE  
4
– 24 –  
 
STOP/STAND BY mode  
1
When the STOP button is pressed, the unit goes into the stop mode. The STOP lamp  
lights and the tape stops traveling.  
• In order to protect the tape, the unit goes into the standby OFF mode after the time set  
by setup menu No. 400 (STILL TIMER) has elapsed. When the STOP, REW, FF or  
PLAY button is pressed, the unit will go into the appropriate mode.  
2
When the STAND BY button is pressed, the unit goes into the standby ON/OFF mode.  
When the button’s lamp is lighted, the unit is in the standby ON mode.  
When the button is pressed during the stop mode, the unit goes into the standby OFF  
mode and half-loading mode and the lamp goes off.  
When the button is pressed during the standby OFF mode, the unit goes to the standby  
ON mode.  
Still Timer Setting  
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 67 indicates the settings for menu item 400-Still Timer set. Still Timer settings 4 and  
below will best protect the tape.  
2
EJECT  
INPUT SELECT  
SDI  
SDI  
VIDEO  
Y PB PR  
CMPST  
ON  
SDTI(V&A)  
AUDIO ANALOG AES/EBU USER SET  
AUTO OFF  
OFF  
POWER  
CH CONDITION  
TC MODE  
CONTROL  
REMOTE  
PUSH  
TC  
INT TAPE  
JOG  
SHTL  
SLOW  
TC/CTL  
RESET  
METER  
FULL/FINE  
REV  
FWD  
UB  
EXT  
EE  
LOCAL  
STAND BY  
PLAYER  
RECORDER  
L
MONITOR SELECT  
R
TC SET  
SHIFT ADJ START  
DV SCH CF  
INSERT-  
W
SERVO  
PLAY  
REC INHIBIT  
REC  
LEVEL  
CH1  
CH2  
CUE  
VIDEO  
EDIT  
REW  
VIDEO CH1  
CH2 CUE  
TC  
ASSEMBLE  
PREVIEW  
REC  
PB  
A
A
AUTO EDIT  
IN  
OUT  
REVIEW  
PREROLL  
TRIM  
SET  
+
HEADPHONES  
STOP  
FF  
IN  
OUT  
PULL  
OPEN  
PULL  
OPEN  
PULL FOR VARIABLE  
1
– 25 –  
 
Recording  
1
Set the accidental erasure prevention tab on the cassette tape to the “recording”  
position and insert the tape.  
2
3
Press the STOP button to place the unit in the stop mode.  
Set the TAPE/EE switch to EE.  
EE images now appear on the TV monitor.  
4
5
Check that the REC INHIBIT lamp is off.  
If this lamp is lighted, set the REC INHIBIT switch to OFF.  
Select the video and audio input signals and adjust their levels.  
5-1 Selecting video/audio input signals  
1 Connect the signals to be recorded.  
2 Select the input signals using the INPUT SELECT switches on the front panel.  
The input signals corresponding to the lighted lamps have been selected.  
5-2 Adjusting the video level  
1 Normally, the adjustment control $ for the video input level should be pressed  
in. (unity value)  
The video signals will be recorded at the proper level.  
2 To adjust the recording level, pull out the adjustment knob and adjust in the  
+3 dB to –3 dB range.  
5-3 Adjusting the audio level  
1 Adjust the audio input signal levels of the analog audio CH1/CH2 signals and  
analog cue signal. Keep the audio input/output level controls $ pushed in  
(unity value).  
The audio signals will be recorded at the proper level.  
2 To adjust the recording level, pull out the controls and adjust them. With the  
CUE signal, adjust the control in such a way that –20 dB will not be exceeded.  
6
7
Press the REC and PLAY buttons together. 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.  
• Only the analog composite video input signals can be adjusted. (The digital video and  
analog component input signals cannot be adjusted.)  
• 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 recorded will be recorded at a position which is  
offset from the playback pictures by 5 frames.  
– 26 –  
 
Playback  
1
2
Insert the cassette tape, and place the unit in the stop mode.  
Press the PLAY button.  
Regular playback is now commenced.  
3
4
Adjust the audio playback level.  
Pull out the audio level controls and turn them clockwise or counterclockwise to adjust  
the levels. Normally, they are kept in the pushed-in state (unity value).  
To end playback, press the STOP button.  
The VTR now goes into the stop mode.  
<Note>  
Check that the SERVO lamp is lighted during playback. If it flashes or if it is off, the images  
played back will be disturbed.  
– 27 –  
 
Jog/shuttle  
Jog mode  
1
2
Push the search dial to the “in” position.  
Be sure that the JOG lamp lights.  
Rotate the search dial.  
The dial’s clickstops are cleared, and the tape is played back at the speed  
corresponding to the speed at which the dial is turned. The maximum speed can be  
selected using the setup menu No. 320 (JOG FWD MAX) and No. 321 (JOG REV  
MAX) settings. When the dial rotation is stopped, a still picture appears. The playback  
picture is noise-free.  
3
1
To transfer from the jog mode to another mode, press the appropriate button.  
Shuttle mode  
Push the search dial to release it from the “in” position. The SHTL lamp lights, and the  
unit goes into the shuttle mode.  
• Immediately after the power has been turned on, rotate the search dial and set it to the  
center position.  
2
3
Set the SHTL/SLOW switch to SHTL or SLOW.  
Rotate the search dial.  
When the SHTL/SLOW switch has been set to SHTL, the playback picture speed is  
varied from 0 to ±60× normal speed depending on the position of the dial. The playback  
picture speed can be switched to ±16×, ±32× and ±60× normal speed with setting menu  
No. 101 (SHTL MAX).  
The dial’s center position is a clickstop where a still picture appears as the playback  
image. When the SHTL/SLOW switch has been set to SLOW, the playback picture  
speed is varied from –4 to +4× normal speed depending on the position of the dial. The  
maximum speed can be selected using the setup menu No. 317 (VAR FWD MAX) and  
No. 318 (VAR REV MAX) settings. However, noise appears at speeds other than –0.43  
to +1× normal speed.  
The dial’s center position is a clickstop where a still picture appears as the playback  
image. The playback picture is noise-free.  
4
To transfer from the shuttle mode to another mode, press the STOP button or other  
button.  
<Note>  
When the unit leaves the factory, its operation is set up so that it will be transferred to the  
shuttle or jog mode when the search dial is rotated. If it is inconvenient for operation to be  
transferred to the variable-speed mode directly, it can also be transferred through the search  
button.  
Set setting menu No. 100 (SEARCH ENA) to KEY.  
– 28 –  
 
Manual editing  
1
Select the editing mode.  
ASSEMBLE: For assemble editing.  
INSERT:  
For insert editing.  
2
Select the editing channel.  
In the case of insert editing, press the channel button corresponding to the signals to be  
edited, and check that its lamp is on.  
3
4
Press the PLAY button.  
Search for the position where the editing is to be commenced (IN point) while viewing  
the TV monitor, and press the PLAY and EDIT buttons together at the IN point.  
5
Press the STOP or PLAY button at the position where editing is to be completed (OUT  
point) while viewing the TV monitor. The unit goes into the stop mode, and editing is  
completed.  
<Note>  
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 recorded will be recorded at a position which is offset  
from the playback pictures by 5 frames.  
– 29 –  
 
Preroll  
1
Press the PREROLL button.  
The VTR now performs the preroll operation.  
• When the edit IN point has been entered, the tape is rewound from the edit IN point for  
the duration set by setting menu “000,” and the unit then goes into the stop mode.  
• When the edit IN point has not been entered, the tape is rewound for the duration set  
by setting menu “000” from the position where the button was pressed, and the unit  
then goes into the stop mode.  
<Notes>  
• The time code or CTL signal must be continuously recorded between the edit IN point and  
preroll point.  
• When the IN point has not been entered, whether to enter the IN point and perform preroll  
or to perform preroll without entering the IN point can be selected at setting menu No. 311  
(AUTO ENTRY).  
– 30 –  
 
Automatic editing (Deck to Deck)  
Editing refers to the job of using a prerecorded tape to produce a complete recording by  
joining together separate cuts and deleting unnecessary parts.  
The basic steps taken for editing are as follows.  
1
Set the CONTROL switch to REMOTE on the player and to LOCAL on the recorder.  
2
Select the editing mode.  
3
Enter the edit points of the recorder and player.  
4
Check and modify the edit points.  
5
Check (Preview) before proceeding with the editing.  
6
Proceed with the editing.  
7
Check (Review) the recording that has resulted from the editing.  
– 31 –  
 
Automatic editing  
Switch settings and adjustments  
When the unit is used as the recorder:  
Select the video and audio input  
signals using the INPUT SELECT  
switches.  
Set the POWER switch  
to ON.  
Set the CONTROL  
switch to LOCAL.  
EJECT  
INPUT SELECT  
SDI  
SDI  
VIDEO  
Y PB PR  
CMPST  
ON  
SDTI(V&A)  
AUDIO ANALOG AES/EBU USER SET  
AUTO OFF  
OFF  
POWER  
CH CONDITION  
TC MODE  
CONTROL  
REMOTE  
PUSH  
TC  
INT TAPE  
JOG  
SHTL  
TC/CTL  
RESET  
METER  
SLOW  
FULL/FINE  
REV  
FWD  
UB  
EXT  
EE  
LOCAL  
STAND BY  
PLAYER  
RECORDER  
L
MONITOR SELECT  
R
TC SET  
SHIFT ADJ START  
DV SCH CF  
INSERT-  
W
SERVO  
PLAY  
REC INHIBIT  
REC  
LEVEL  
CH1  
CH2  
CUE  
VIDEO  
EDIT  
REW  
VIDEO CH1  
CH2 CUE  
TC  
ASSEMBLE  
PREVIEW  
REC  
PB  
A
A
AUTO EDIT  
IN  
OUT  
REVIEW  
PREROLL  
TRIM  
SET  
+
HEADPHONES  
STOP  
FF  
IN  
OUT  
PULL  
OPEN  
PULL  
OPEN  
PULL FOR VARIABLE  
Adjust the recording level.  
Set the time counter display to TC or CTL.  
When the unit is used as the player:  
Set the CONTROL  
Set the POWER switch to ON.  
switch to REMOTE.  
EJECT  
INPUT SELECT  
SDI  
SDI  
VIDEO  
Y PB PR  
CMPST  
ON  
SDTI(V&A)  
AUDIO ANALOG AES/EBU USER SET  
AUTO OFF  
OFF  
POWER  
CH CONDITION  
TC MODE  
CONTROL  
PUSH  
TC  
INT TAPE  
REMOTE  
JOG  
SHTL  
TC/CTL  
RESET  
METER  
SLOW  
FULL/FINE  
REV  
FWD  
UB  
EXT  
EE  
LOCAL  
STAND BY  
PLAYER  
RECORDER  
L
MONITOR SELECT  
R
TC SET  
SHIFT ADJ START  
DV SCH CF  
INSERT-  
W
SERVO  
PLAY  
REC INHIBIT  
REC  
LEVEL  
CH1  
CH2  
CUE  
VIDEO  
EDIT  
REW  
VIDEO CH1  
CH2 CUE  
TC  
ASSEMBLE  
PREVIEW  
REC  
PB  
A
A
AUTO EDIT  
IN  
OUT  
REVIEW  
PREROLL  
TRIM  
SET  
+
HEADPHONES  
STOP  
FF  
IN  
OUT  
PULL  
OPEN  
PULL  
OPEN  
PULL FOR VARIABLE  
Adjust the playback level.  
Set the time counter display to TC or CTL.  
– 32 –  
 
Select the editing mode  
1
Select the editing mode.  
For assemble editing, press the ASSEMBLE button.  
For insert editing, press the INSERT button.  
ASSEMBLE: The assemble editing mode (in which cuts are joined together) is  
established.  
INSERT:  
The insert editing mode (in which cuts are inserted) is established.  
2
3
Select the editing channel.  
With assemble editing, the ASSEMBLE lamp lights.  
With insert editing, press the button of the channel whose signals are to be edited and  
lights its lamp.  
Select the VTR to be operated (this setting is performed when editing with 2 VTRs).  
Press the PLAYER or RECORDER button to select the VTR.  
PLAYER:  
Press this button to operate the player VTR and enter the edit points.  
RECORDER: Press this button to operate the recorder VTR (this unit) and enter the  
edit points.  
1, 2  
EJECT  
INPUT SELECT  
SDI  
SDI  
VIDEO  
Y PB PR  
CMPST  
ON  
SDTI(V&A)  
AUDIO ANALOG AES/EBU USER SET  
AUTO OFF  
OFF  
POWER  
CH CONDITION  
TC MODE  
CONTROL  
REMOTE  
PUSH  
TC  
INT TAPE  
JOG  
SHTL  
SLOW  
TC/CTL  
RESET  
METER  
FULL/FINE  
REV  
FWD  
UB  
EXT  
EE  
LOCAL  
STAND BY  
PLAYER  
RECORDER  
L
MONITOR SELECT  
R
TC SET  
SHIFT ADJ START  
DV SCH CF  
INSERT-  
W
SERVO  
PLAY  
REC INHIBIT  
REC  
LEVEL  
CH1  
CH2  
CUE  
VIDEO  
EDIT  
REW  
VIDEO CH1  
CH2 CUE  
TC  
ASSEMBLE  
PREVIEW  
REC  
PB  
A
A
AUTO EDIT  
IN  
OUT  
REVIEW  
PREROLL  
TRIM  
SET  
+
HEADPHONES  
STOP  
FF  
IN  
OUT  
PULL  
OPEN  
PULL  
OPEN  
PULL FOR VARIABLE  
3
– 33 –  
 
Automatic editing  
Entering the edit points  
1
Search for the edit IN point by performing the jog or shuttle operation.  
Establish the still picture mode at the desired position.  
Refer to page 28 for details on the jog/shuttle operations.  
2
3
4
Press the SET button while holding down the IN button.  
The edit IN point is now entered.  
The edit IN point value now appears on the display.  
Search for the edit OUT point by performing the jog or shuttle operation.  
Establish the still picture mode at the desired position.  
Refer to page 28 for details on the jog/shuttle operations.  
Press the SET button while holding down the OUT button.  
The edit OUT point is now entered.  
The edit OUT point value now appears on the display.  
EJECT  
INPUT SELECT  
SDI  
SDI  
VIDEO  
Y PB PR  
CMPST  
ON  
SDTI(V&A)  
AUDIO ANALOG AES/EBU USER SET  
AUTO OFF  
OFF  
POWER  
CH CONDITION  
TC MODE  
CONTROL  
REMOTE  
PUSH  
TC  
INT TAPE  
JOG  
SHTL  
SLOW  
TC/CTL  
RESET  
METER  
FULL/FINE  
REV  
FWD  
UB  
EXT  
EE  
LOCAL  
STAND BY  
PLAYER  
RECORDER  
L
MONITOR SELECT  
R
TC SET  
SHIFT ADJ START  
DV SCH CF  
INSERT-  
W
SERVO  
PLAY  
REC INHIBIT  
REC  
LEVEL  
CH1  
CH2  
CUE  
VIDEO  
EDIT  
REW  
VIDEO CH1  
CH2 CUE  
TC  
ASSEMBLE  
PREVIEW  
REC  
PB  
A
A
AUTO EDIT  
IN  
OUT  
REVIEW  
PREROLL  
TRIM  
SET  
+
HEADPHONES  
STOP  
FF  
IN  
OUT  
PULL  
OPEN  
PULL  
OPEN  
PULL FOR VARIABLE  
2, 4  
1, 3  
Match frame processing function  
When using two VTRs for editing, a total of four edit points—namely, the player’s IN and OUT  
points and the recorder’s IN and OUT points—need to be entered. However, since the last  
edit point is calculated automatically, only three of these edit points must be entered.  
Negative duration function  
This function is used by combining setup menu No. 301 (IN/OUT DEL) and No. 302 (NEGA  
FLASH) described on page 63.  
– 34 –  
 
Checking the edit points  
1
Press the IN (or OUT) button to check the edit point.  
The value of the entered edit point appears on the display.  
2
Press the PREROLL button while holding down the IN (or OUT) button to check the  
image at the edit point.  
The tape is cued at the edit IN (or OUT) point, and the still picture mode at that point is  
displayed.  
• The EE mode is established if the TAPE/EE switch has been set to the “EE” position  
when “STOP” has been selected for the setup menu No. 313 (AFTER CUE-UP).  
3
Press and hold down the IN and OUT buttons together to check the edit duration.  
The duration time appears on the display.  
Calculating the duration  
• When both edit points have been set, the duration between the two edit points.  
• When only one edit point has been set, the duration between the set data and the current  
tape address.  
• When neither edit point has been set, the duration of the previously edited interval.  
EJECT  
INPUT SELECT  
SDI  
SDI  
VIDEO  
Y PB PR  
CMPST  
ON  
SDTI(V&A)  
AUDIO ANALOG AES/EBU USER SET  
AUTO OFF  
OFF  
POWER  
CH CONDITION  
TC MODE  
CONTROL  
REMOTE  
PUSH  
TC  
INT TAPE  
JOG  
SHTL  
SLOW  
TC/CTL  
RESET  
METER  
FULL/FINE  
REV  
FWD  
UB  
EXT  
EE  
LOCAL  
STAND BY  
PLAYER  
RECORDER  
L
MONITOR SELECT  
R
TC SET  
SHIFT ADJ START  
DV SCH CF  
INSERT-  
W
SERVO  
PLAY  
REC INHIBIT  
REC  
LEVEL  
CH1  
CH2  
CUE  
VIDEO  
EDIT  
REW  
VIDEO CH1  
CH2 CUE  
TC  
ASSEMBLE  
PREVIEW  
REC  
PB  
A
A
AUTO EDIT  
IN  
OUT  
REVIEW  
PREROLL  
TRIM  
SET  
+
HEADPHONES  
STOP  
FF  
IN  
OUT  
PULL  
OPEN  
PULL  
OPEN  
PULL FOR VARIABLE  
2 1, 3  
– 35 –  
 
Automatic editing  
Modifying the edit points  
1
Re-entering the edit points  
Search for the new edit point by performing the jog or shuttle operation, and press the  
IN (or OUT) and SET buttons together to re-enter the edit point.  
2
3
Modifying the edit point in frame units (trim function)  
Press the TRIM button while holding down the IN (or OUT) button.  
The edit point is put ahead by 1 frame each time the + button is pressed.  
The edit point is put back by 1 frame each time the – button is pressed.  
Resetting the edit points  
3-1 Resetting both the edit IN and OUT points  
• Press the RESET button.  
3-2 Resetting either the edit IN or OUT point  
• Press the RESET button while holding down the IN (or OUT) button.  
<Notes>  
• Edit points can be reset only in the CTL mode.  
• An edit OUT point can be reset even while editing is in progress.  
• The IN and OUT points are automatically reset during the eject mode.  
3-1, 3-2  
1
EJECT  
INPUT SELECT  
SDI  
SDI  
VIDEO  
Y PB PR  
CMPST  
ON  
SDTI(V&A)  
AUDIO ANALOG AES/EBU USER SET  
AUTO OFF  
OFF  
POWER  
CH CONDITION  
TC MODE  
CONTROL  
REMOTE  
PUSH  
TC  
INT TAPE  
JOG  
SHTL  
SLOW  
TC/CTL  
RESET  
METER  
FULL/FINE  
REV  
FWD  
UB  
EXT  
EE  
LOCAL  
STAND BY  
PLAYER  
RECORDER  
L
MONITOR SELECT  
R
TC SET  
SHIFT ADJ START  
DV SCH CF  
INSERT-  
W
SERVO  
PLAY  
REC INHIBIT  
REC  
LEVEL  
CH1  
CH2  
CUE  
VIDEO  
EDIT  
REW  
VIDEO CH1  
CH2 CUE  
TC  
ASSEMBLE  
PREVIEW  
REC  
PB  
A
A
AUTO EDIT  
IN  
OUT  
REVIEW  
PREROLL  
TRIM  
SET  
+
HEADPHONES  
STOP  
FF  
IN  
OUT  
PULL  
OPEN  
PULL  
OPEN  
PULL FOR VARIABLE  
2
– 36 –  
 
Preview  
1
After the edit points have been entered, press the PREVIEW button.  
Normal preview is now performed.  
<Notes>  
• If the edit IN point has not been entered, the position where the PREVIEW button was  
pressed will be entered at the edit IN point.  
To stop the preview at any time, press the STOP button.  
• If the PREVIEW button is pressed again while preview is in progress after the IN point,  
preview will start again from the beginning.  
• When the edit OUT point is reached, the unit automatically goes into the stop mode.  
EJECT  
INPUT SELECT  
SDI  
SDI  
VIDEO  
Y PB PR  
CMPST  
ON  
SDTI(V&A)  
AUDIO ANALOG AES/EBU USER SET  
AUTO OFF  
OFF  
POWER  
CH CONDITION  
TC MODE  
CONTROL  
REMOTE  
PUSH  
TC  
INT TAPE  
JOG  
SHTL  
SLOW  
TC/CTL  
RESET  
METER  
FULL/FINE  
REV  
FWD  
UB  
EXT  
EE  
LOCAL  
STAND BY  
PLAYER  
RECORDER  
L
MONITOR SELECT  
R
TC SET  
SHIFT ADJ START  
DV SCH CF  
INSERT-  
W
SERVO  
PLAY  
REC INHIBIT  
REC  
LEVEL  
CH1  
CH2  
CUE  
VIDEO  
EDIT  
REW  
VIDEO CH1  
CH2 CUE  
TC  
ASSEMBLE  
PREVIEW  
REC  
PB  
A
A
AUTO EDIT  
IN  
OUT  
REVIEW  
PREROLL  
TRIM  
SET  
+
HEADPHONES  
STOP  
FF  
IN  
OUT  
PULL  
OPEN  
PULL  
OPEN  
PULL FOR VARIABLE  
1
– 37 –  
 
Automatic editing  
Executing automatic editing  
1
Press the AUTO EDIT button.  
Automatic editing is now performed.  
To stop the editing at any time, press the STOP button.  
• When the edit OUT point is reached, the unit goes into the stop mode after postrolling.  
Postroll  
With assemble editing, editing continues for approx. 2 seconds even after the edit OUT point  
has been passed, the tape is rewound to the OUT point, and the unit goes into the stop  
mode.  
With insert editing, the unit goes into the play mode after the edit OUT point has been  
passed, the tape is rewound to the OUT point, and the unit goes into the stop mode.  
Retry function  
If the AUTO EDIT button is pressed again after the STOP button has been pressed to stop  
the editing, editing will start again from the beginning.  
Auto tag editing  
If the AUTO EDIT button is pressed when the next edit point has not yet been entered upon  
completion of editing, the previous edit OUT point will be entered as the IN point, and editing  
is performed accordingly.  
To release the auto tag mode, press one of the tape transport buttons (PLAY, etc.).  
<Note>  
The entered points are automatically cleared after editing is executed. However, the previous  
editing points can be recalled by pressing the TRIM+ (or TRIM–) and SET buttons together.  
EJECT  
INPUT SELECT  
SDI  
SDI  
VIDEO  
Y PB PR  
CMPST  
ON  
SDTI(V&A)  
AUDIO ANALOG AES/EBU USER SET  
AUTO OFF  
OFF  
POWER  
CH CONDITION  
TC MODE  
CONTROL  
REMOTE  
PUSH  
TC  
INT TAPE  
JOG  
SHTL  
SLOW  
TC/CTL  
RESET  
METER  
FULL/FINE  
REV  
FWD  
UB  
EXT  
EE  
LOCAL  
STAND BY  
PLAYER  
RECORDER  
L
MONITOR SELECT  
R
TC SET  
SHIFT ADJ START  
DV SCH CF  
INSERT-  
W
SERVO  
PLAY  
REC INHIBIT  
REC  
LEVEL  
CH1  
CH2  
CUE  
VIDEO  
EDIT  
REW  
VIDEO CH1  
CH2 CUE  
TC  
ASSEMBLE  
PREVIEW  
REC  
PB  
A
A
AUTO EDIT  
IN  
OUT  
REVIEW  
PREROLL  
TRIM  
SET  
+
HEADPHONES  
STOP  
FF  
IN  
OUT  
PULL  
OPEN  
PULL  
OPEN  
PULL FOR VARIABLE  
1
– 38 –  
 
Review  
1
Upon completion of the editing, press the REVIEW button.  
The review is started in the recorder.  
To stop the review at any time, press the STOP button.  
• When the edit OUT point is reached, the unit goes into the stop mode after postrolling.  
EJECT  
INPUT SELECT  
SDI  
SDI  
VIDEO  
Y PB PR  
CMPST  
ON  
SDTI(V&A)  
AUDIO ANALOG AES/EBU USER SET  
AUTO OFF  
OFF  
POWER  
CH CONDITION  
TC MODE  
CONTROL  
REMOTE  
PUSH  
TC  
INT TAPE  
JOG  
SHTL  
SLOW  
TC/CTL  
RESET  
METER  
FULL/FINE  
REV  
FWD  
UB  
EXT  
EE  
LOCAL  
STAND BY  
PLAYER  
RECORDER  
L
MONITOR SELECT  
R
TC SET  
SHIFT ADJ START  
DV SCH CF  
INSERT-  
W
SERVO  
PLAY  
REC INHIBIT  
REC  
LEVEL  
CH1  
CH2  
CUE  
VIDEO  
EDIT  
REW  
VIDEO CH1  
CH2 CUE  
TC  
ASSEMBLE  
PREVIEW  
REC  
PB  
A
A
AUTO EDIT  
IN  
OUT  
REVIEW  
PREROLL  
TRIM  
SET  
+
HEADPHONES  
STOP  
FF  
IN  
OUT  
PULL  
OPEN  
PULL  
OPEN  
PULL FOR VARIABLE  
1
– 39 –  
 
Split editing  
Split editing refers to editing where the editing channels are switched while insert editing is in  
progress.  
1
Perform insert editing.  
2
Switch the editing channel.  
When, for instance, sound from AUDIO CH2 is to be additionally inserted during video  
channel insert editing:  
2-1 Press the AUDIO CH2 button during video channel editing.  
The lamp in the button lights and the AUDIO CH2 sound is insert edited.  
2-2 Press the AUDIO CH2 button again and turn off the lamp in the button.  
This completes the AUDIO CH2 insert editing.  
EJECT  
INPUT SELECT  
SDI  
SDI  
VIDEO  
Y PB PR  
CMPST  
ON  
SDTI(V&A)  
AUDIO ANALOG AES/EBU USER SET  
AUTO OFF  
OFF  
POWER  
CH CONDITION  
TC MODE  
CONTROL  
REMOTE  
PUSH  
TC  
INT TAPE  
JOG  
SHTL  
SLOW  
TC/CTL  
RESET  
METER  
FULL/FINE  
REV  
FWD  
UB  
EXT  
EE  
LOCAL  
STAND BY  
PLAYER  
RECORDER  
L
MONITOR SELECT  
R
TC SET  
SHIFT ADJ START  
DV SCH CF  
INSERT-  
W
SERVO  
PLAY  
REC INHIBIT  
REC  
LEVEL  
CH1  
CH2  
CUE  
VIDEO  
EDIT  
REW  
VIDEO CH1  
CH2 CUE  
TC  
ASSEMBLE  
PREVIEW  
REC  
PB  
A
A
AUTO EDIT  
IN  
OUT  
REVIEW  
PREROLL  
TRIM  
SET  
+
HEADPHONES  
STOP  
FF  
IN  
OUT  
PULL  
OPEN  
PULL  
OPEN  
PULL FOR VARIABLE  
2
– 40 –  
 
Audio split editing  
The video edit points and audio edit points can be entered separately, and they can be offset  
from each other and edited.  
Audio edit points can be entered, deleted and revised only when the insert editing mode has  
been selected. After the edit points have been entered, follow the same operating procedure  
as that for insert editing.  
Entering the edit points  
Video IN point:  
Press the SET button while holding down the IN button.  
Video OUT point: Press the SET button while holding down the OUT button.  
Audio IN point: Press the SET button while holding down the A IN button.  
Audio OUT point: Press the SET button while holding down the A OUT button.  
Deleting the edit points  
Video IN point:  
Press the RESET button while holding down the IN button.  
Video OUT point: Press the RESET button while holding down the OUT button.  
Audio IN point: Press the RESET button while holding down the A IN button.  
Audio OUT point: Press the RESET button while holding down the A OUT button.  
Modifying the edit points  
Video IN point:  
Press the TRIM+ or TRIM– button while holding down the IN button.  
Video OUT point: Press the TRIM+ or TRIM– button while holding down the OUT button.  
Audio IN point: Press the TRIM+ or TRIM– button while holding down the A IN button.  
Audio OUT point: Press the TRIM+ or TRIM– button while holding down the A OUT button.  
Indicating audio split editing  
When the audio edit points are entered, “ ” appears superimposed on the front panel and  
TV monitor to denote audio split editing.  
TCR 00:00:00:00  
AUTO EDIT  
This denotes audio split editing.  
EJECT  
INPUT SELECT  
SDI  
SDI  
VIDEO  
Y PB PR  
CMPST  
ON  
SDTI(V&A)  
AUDIO ANALOG AES/EBU USER SET  
AUTO OFF  
OFF  
POWER  
CH CONDITION  
TC MODE  
CONTROL  
REMOTE  
PUSH  
TC  
INT TAPE  
JOG  
SHTL  
SLOW  
TC/CTL  
RESET  
METER  
FULL/FINE  
REV  
FWD  
UB  
EXT  
EE  
LOCAL  
STAND BY  
PLAYER  
RECORDER  
L
MONITOR SELECT  
R
TC SET  
SHIFT ADJ START  
DV SCH CF  
INSERT-  
W
SERVO  
PLAY  
REC INHIBIT  
REC  
LEVEL  
CH1  
CH2  
CUE  
VIDEO  
EDIT  
REW  
VIDEO CH1  
CH2 CUE  
TC  
ASSEMBLE  
PREVIEW  
REC  
PB  
A
A
AUTO EDIT  
IN  
OUT  
REVIEW  
PREROLL  
TRIM  
SET  
+
HEADPHONES  
STOP  
FF  
IN  
OUT  
PULL  
OPEN  
PULL  
OPEN  
PULL FOR VARIABLE  
A IN  
Button  
A OUT  
Button  
– 41 –  
 
Audio split editing  
Displaying the audio split edit points  
The edit points are displayed on the front panel as shown below. (The figure shows an audio  
IN point.)  
Operations  
Video IN point:  
Video OUT point: Press the OUT button.  
Audio IN point: Press the A IN button.  
Press the IN button.  
Audio OUT point: Press the A OUT button.  
AIN 00:00:04:07  
IN, OUT, AIN (audio IN point), AOUT (audio OUT point)  
<Note>  
If the editing mode is switched to assemble editing after audio edit points have been entered,  
these points will be deleted.  
Cueing up the tape to the edit points  
Cue-up to video IN point:  
Press the PREROLL button while holding down the IN button.  
Cue-up to video OUT point: Press the PREROLL button while holding down the OUT  
button.  
Cue-up to audio IN point:  
Press the PREROLL button while holding down the A IN  
button.  
Cue-up to audio OUT point: Press the PREROLL button while holding down the A OUT  
button.  
Duration display  
The duration can be displayed on the front panel only.  
Duration from video IN point to OUT point: Press the IN and OUT buttons simultaneous-  
ly.  
Duration from audio IN point to OUT point: Press the A IN and A OUT buttons simulta-  
neously.  
Match frame processing mechanism  
When two VTRs are used for audio split editing operations, there will be a total of eight edit  
points: two pairs of video IN and OUT points, one for the player and the other for the  
recorder, and two pairs of audio IN and OUT points, one for the player and the other for the  
recorder. Since the remaining three points are automatically calculated when five of these  
eight edit points are entered, up to five edit points can be entered.  
<Note>  
If, during audio split editing, only the video OUT point (or audio OUT point) is entered and  
automatic editing is executed without the audio IN point (or video IN point) having been  
entered, editing will continue until the audio OUT point (or video OUT point) is entered or the  
STOP button is pressed to suspend operation.  
– 42 –  
 
Voice-over facility (internal)  
Operating procedure 1  
ANALOGUE  
AUDIO  
IN*  
MIC  
AMP  
VIDEO  
OUT  
Microphone  
TV monitor  
* Connect to the channel whose  
sound is to be recorded.  
AJ-D850  
1
2
Select INT_VO as the setup menu No. 322 (AUD MEM MODE) setting.  
Select the same setting for the channel (CH1 or CH2) on which the sound is to be  
recorded and for the setup menu No. 323 (AUD MEM CH) channel.  
3
4
Insert the cassette tape for which the voice-over editing is to be performed.  
Press the insert button for the channel (CH1 or CH2) on which the sound is to be  
recorded and ensure that its lamp lights.  
5
6
Press the PLAY button.  
Search the position (IN point) where voice-over editing is to start while watching the TV  
monitor.  
7
8
9
Press the IN and SET buttons simultaneously at the IN point.  
Input the audio signals to be recorded to the channel which was selected in step 2.  
Search the position (OUT point) where voice-over editing is to end while watching the  
TV monitor.  
10  
Press the A OUT and SET buttons simultaneously at the OUT point. The audio signals  
to be recorded are stored in the memory.  
11  
12  
Press the STOP button.  
Press the AUTO EDIT button to proceed with editing. The audio signals stored in the  
memory are recorded from the memory onto the cassette tape.  
<Note>  
The audio signals can be previewed prior to editing by pressing the PREVIEW button while  
the SET button is held down before the AUTO EDIT button is pressed.  
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Voice-over facility (internal)  
Operating procedure 2  
1
2
Select INT_VO as the setup menu No. 322 (AUD MEM MODE) setting.  
Select the same setting for the channel (CH1 or CH2) on which the sound is to be  
recorded and for the setup menu No. 323 (AUD MEM CH) channel.  
3
4
Insert the cassette tape for which the voice-over editing is to be performed.  
Press the insert button for the channel (CH1 or CH2) on which the sound is to be  
recorded and ensure that its lamp lights.  
5
Enter the IN and OUT points of the positions where voice-over editing is to be  
performed.  
6
7
Press the PREVIEW button.  
While watching the TV monitor, input the audio signals to be recorded between the IN  
point and OUT point into the channel which was selected in step 2. The audio signals to  
be recorded are stored in the memory.  
8
Press the AUTO EDIT button to proceed with editing. The audio signals stored in the  
memory are recorded from the memory onto the cassette tape.  
<Note>  
The audio signals can be previewed prior to editing by pressing the PREVIEW button  
while the SET button is held down before the AUTO EDIT button is pressed.  
T
R 00:00:00:00  
m STOP  
“m” indicates the edit mode in which  
the internal memory is used.  
<Notes>  
Memory capacity  
• Up to 20 seconds of sound can be stored in the unit’s internal memory. It should be borne in  
mind that even if an attempt is made to store more than 20 seconds of sound in the  
memory, all the audio signals in excess of the memory’s 20-second capacity will fail to be  
stored.  
• When INT_VO or INT_X, which is performed using the internal memory in the setup menu  
No. 322 (AUD MEM MODE) setting, “m” appears on the front panel and is superimposed  
onto the TV monitor display to indicate that the editing mode using the internal memory is  
now being used.  
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For operation with an editing controller (AG-A850)  
MIC  
AMP  
Microphone  
* Connect to the channel (CH1 or CH2)  
on which the sound is to be recorded.  
ANALOGUE  
AUDIO IN*  
VIDEO  
OUT  
REMOTE  
IN/OUT  
AJ-D850  
TV monitor  
Ref.  
RECORDER  
CONTROLLER  
AG-A850  
1
2
Select INT_VO as the setup menu No. 322 (AUD MEM MODE) setting.  
Select the same setting for the channel (CH1 or CH2) on which the sound is to be  
recorded and for the setup menu No. 323 (AUD MEM CH) channel.  
3
Insert the cassette tape for which the voice-over editing is to be performed into the  
VTR.  
4
5
6
Set the CONTROL switch on the VTR to the REMOTE position.  
Set the controller’s SOURCE selector to AUX1.  
Press the insert button for the channel (CH1 or CH2) on which the sound is to be  
recorded.  
7
Enter the IN and OUT points of the positions where voice-over editing is to be  
performed.  
8
9
Press the PREVIEW button.  
While watching the TV monitor, input the audio signals to be recorded between the IN  
point and OUT point into the channel that was selected in step 6. The audio signals to  
be recorded are stored in memory.  
10  
Press the AUTO EDIT button to proceed with editing. The audio signals stored in the  
memory are recorded from the memory onto the cassette tape.  
<Note>  
For further details on the AG-A850, refer to the operating instructions of the AG-A850.  
– 45 –  
 
Audio cross channel editing (internal)  
Example: To record cross-faded audio signals onto CH2  
Connections  
PLAYER  
RECORDER  
EDITING  
CONTROLLER  
AG-A850  
Ref  
REMOTE  
IN/OUT  
REMOTE  
IN/OUT  
INPUT  
A
MIXER  
CH1  
OUT  
AUDIO  
OUT  
AUDIO  
AUDIO  
CHI1 IN  
CHI1 OUT  
INPUT  
B
MIXER  
CH2  
+
AUDIO  
CHI2 IN  
OUT  
PLAYER  
AJ-D750  
MIXER  
RECORDER  
AJ-D850  
Event 1  
IN  
OUT  
CH1  
CH2  
Fig. 1  
Event 2  
IN  
OUT  
Up to 20 sec.  
CH1 insert start  
CH1  
CH2  
Fig. 2  
Cross fading by operating the mixer  
1
2
3
Select INT_X as the setup menu No. 322 (AUD MEM MODE) setting.  
Select CH2 as the setup menu No. 323 (AUD MEM CH) setting.  
Select the audio CH1 and CH2 in the insert editing.  
<Note>  
Select the video as well if the video signals are also going to be edited.  
– 46 –  
 
4
5
6
Enter the edit points of the first event on the player’s tape.  
Enter the edit points of the first event on the recorder’s tape.  
Operate the mixer in such a way that the player’s audio output signals are output from  
the mixer’s CH1 OUT and CH2 OUT connectors. (The same audio signals will be  
delivered through CH1 and CH2 of the mixer.)  
7
8
Press the AUTO EDIT button. The first event is now recorded on the recorder’s tape.  
(See Fig. 1.)  
The last 20 seconds (which is the capacity of the memory) of the audio signals before  
the OUT point are now saved in the memory.  
Release the insert button for CH1 so that only the insert button for CH2 is engaged.  
<Note>  
Select the video as well if the video signals are also going to be edited.  
9
Enter the edit point of the next event on the player’s tape.  
10  
Enter the edit point of the next event on the recorder’s tape.  
<Note>  
The IN point must be set up to 20 seconds (more than the cross fading duration) before  
the previous edit OUT point.  
11  
Operate the mixer in such a way that the player’s audio output signals are output from  
the mixer’s CH1 OUT connectors and that the recorder’s (this unit) CH1 OUT audio  
signals are output from the mixer’s CH2 OUT connectors. [The recorder’s (this unit)  
CH1 OUT signals are the audio signals supplied from the internal memory.]  
12  
13  
Press the AUTO EDIT button.  
Operate the mixer starting at the IN point, and change the mixer’s CH2 OUT signals  
gradually from the recorder’s CH1 OUT audio signals into the player’s audio output  
signals for the mixer’s CH2 OUT connectors. (Cross fading)  
14  
15  
Press the CH1 insert button after the mixer’s CH2 output signals have been changed  
into the player’s audio output signals. The STOP mode is established at the OUT point,  
and the last 20 seconds (which is the capacity of the memory) of the audio signals  
before the OUT point are now saved in the memory. (See Fig. 2.)  
To continue editing, repeat steps 8 to 14.  
<Notes>  
Before attempting to perform voice-over editing or audio cross channel editing using the  
audio memory unit (AJ-YA752, option), proceed with the following settings for the unit  
(AJ-D850).  
1. Select either AMU_X or AMU_VO as the setup menu No. 322 (AUD MEM MODE)  
setting.  
2. For audio cross channel editing, set the channel on which the signals are to be  
recorded on setup menu No. 323 (AUD MEM CH).  
3. Proceed with operation, using the AJ-YA752 operating instructions as a reference.  
– 47 –  
 
V blanking data recording/playback  
Additional line recording/playback function  
• Select the mode for recording signals in additional lines using setup menu item No. 800  
(ADD LINE).  
Off:  
No signals are recorded in additional lines.  
YC422: The input signals are recorded in 1 line in the 422 mode.  
YC411: The input signals are recorded in 1 line in the 411 mode.  
Y1_B/W: The input signals are recorded in 1 line in their original form as the luminance  
signal.  
Y1_PBF: The input signals are separated into the Y (luminance) and C (chrominance)  
signals, and only the Y signal is recorded in 1 line.  
C1:  
The input signals are separated into the Y (luminance) and C (chrominance)  
signals, and only the C signal is recorded in 1 line.  
Y2_B/W: The input signals are recorded in 2 lines in their original form as the luminance  
signal.  
Y2_PBF: The input signals are separated into the Y (luminance) and C (chrominance)  
signals, and only the Y signal is recorded in 2 lines.  
C2:  
The input signals are separated into the Y (luminance) and C (chrominance)  
signals, and only the C signal is recorded in 2 lines.  
• Select the additional lines for recording on the sub-menu screen.  
• The number of lines in which the teletext signals can be recorded differs depending on  
which mode for recording the signals in the additional lines has been selected.  
Teletext signal recording/playback function  
• Up to 28 lines per frame of the teletext signals which are input can be recorded and played  
back.  
• The number of lines in which the signals can be recorded differs depending on the setup  
menu item No. 800 (ADD LINE) setting.  
• Depending on the setup menu item No. 800 (ADD LINE) setting, it may not be possible to  
record the input teletext signals in all of the lines.  
• Listed below are the numbers of lines per frame in which the signals can be recorded in  
each mode.  
Mode  
Additional lines  
Teletext signals  
Off  
0 line/frame  
1 line/frame  
1 line/frame  
1 line/frame  
1 line/frame  
1 line/frame  
2 lines/frame  
2 lines/frame  
2 lines/frame  
28 lines/frame  
15 lines/frame  
20 lines/frame  
28 lines/frame  
28 lines/frame  
28 lines/frame  
15 lines/frame  
15 lines/frame  
15 lines/frame  
YC422  
YC411  
Y1_B/W  
Y1_PBF  
C1  
Y2_B/W  
Y2_PBF  
C2  
<Note>  
There is some limitation to the number of lines in which signals can be recorded with the recording and playback  
function of the V blanking data.  
– 48 –  
 
Video output (encoder output) signal adjustments  
After this system has been connected, the video output signal (ENCODER OUT) must be  
adjusted if AB roll editing (editing using two source machines) using an editor, for instance, is  
to be error-free and accurate. (This adjustment must be repeated when one of the  
connecting cables has been replaced and whenever the connections are changed.)  
The adjustment procedure using this unit is outlined below.  
1
Check the connections. (See page 22.)  
2
Set the REMOTE/LOCAL switch @ on the front panel bottom section to the adjustment  
position (LOCAL).  
REMOTE: For adjusting the video output signals using an external encoder remote  
controller.  
LOCAL: For adjusting the video output signals using this unit.  
3
Adjust the source machine independently.  
3-1 When using the preset values  
Set the PRESET/MANUAL switches of the VIDEO LEVEL, CHROMA LEVEL,  
SETUP and HUE controls to PRESET.  
3-2 When adjusting the video output signals without using the preset values  
1 Play back a cassette tape on which standard color bar signals have been  
recorded.  
2 Adjust the controls in such a way that the waveforms on the waveform monitor  
(WFM) and vectorscope (VSC) resemble those shown in the figures below.  
A
B
C
Setup level  
Adjust the control to eliminate deviation.  
Video level  
Adjust this level to 100 IRE.  
Chroma level and hue  
Adjust the two controls in such a way that the light spot of the vector  
waveforms comes inside the rectangular grid mark.  
Waveform on WFM  
Waveform on VSC  
B
A
C
4
Perform the same adjustments on the source machine connected to the unit.  
– 49 –  
 
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  
1
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.)  
2
Rotate the search dial and select the item to be set.  
The cursor ( ) on the menu screen moves and the item No. on the display flashes.  
• When the dial is rotated clockwise, the item No. is incremented from 001002→  
003004 and so on; when it is rotated counterclockwise, the item No. is  
decremented.  
• The search dial should be used in jog mode if at all possible.  
• Hold down the PLAY button and press the FF (next major item) or REW (previous  
major item) buttons to select the menu by major item.  
3
While holding down the search button, rotate the search dial at the position where the  
change is to be made.  
The setting No. now flashes.  
When the dial is rotated clockwise, the setting value is incremented; when it is rotated  
counterclockwise, it is decremented.  
4
Release the search button when the setting is completed.  
The setting value on the menu screen and display flashes.  
• During the SHTL mode, the item moves if the search dial is not at the STILL position.  
5
Repeat steps 2 through 4 to change another item.  
6
Press the SET button.  
The changes are now stored in the memory.  
To return the items to the settings established before the changes were made, press  
the MENU button.  
To return the setup settings to the factory (default) settings, press the RESET button  
while the menu is displayed. The following message will now appear:  
SETUP-MENU INIT SET  
YES<PLAY>/NO<STOP>  
When the PLAY button is pressed, the factory settings  
are restored.  
4 3  
EJECT  
INPUT SELECT  
VIDEO  
Y
PB PR  
CMPST  
SDI  
SDI  
ON  
SDTI(V&A)  
AUDIO ANALOG AES/EBU USER SET  
AUTO OFF  
OFF  
POWER  
<Note>  
CH CONDITION  
When the RESET button is  
TC MODE  
CONTROL  
REMOTE  
PUSH  
TC  
INT TAPE  
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.  
JOG  
SHTL  
SLOW  
TC/CTL  
RESET  
METER  
FULL/FINE  
REV  
FWD  
UB  
EXT  
EE  
LOCAL  
STAND BY  
PLAYER  
RECORDER  
L
MONITOR SELECT  
R
TC SET  
SHIFT ADJ START  
DV SCH CF  
INSERT-  
W
SERVO  
PLAY  
REC INHIBIT  
REC  
LEVEL  
CH1  
CH2  
CUE  
VIDEO  
EDIT  
REW  
VIDEO CH1  
CH2 CUE  
TC  
ASSEMBLE  
PREVIEW  
REC  
PB  
A
IN  
A
AUTO EDIT  
OUT  
REVIEW  
PREROLL  
+
TRIM  
SET  
HEADPHONES  
STOP  
FF  
The changed SYSTEM  
IN  
OUT  
PULL  
OPEN  
PULL  
OPEN  
menu contents are recorded  
even if the MENU button is  
pressed.  
PULL FOR VARIABLE  
ENC  
CONTROL  
REMOTE  
SYNCHRO-  
NIZE  
VIDEO  
LEVEL  
CHROMA  
LEVEL  
SET UP  
PRESET  
HUE  
REC  
MENU SET DIAG  
CF  
TC  
INHIBIT  
ON  
PRESET  
MANUAL  
PRESET  
PRESET  
MANUAL  
8F/4F  
ON  
REGEN REC RUN  
LOCAL  
MANUAL  
MANUAL  
2F  
OFF  
OFF  
PRESET FREE RUN  
1 6 2  
– 50 –  
 
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  
1
Press the MENU button.  
2
Hold down the STAND BY button and press the FF button to switch to the next user file.  
Hold down the STAND BY button and press the REW button to switch to the previous  
user file.  
FF  
REW  
FF  
FF  
FF  
FF  
FF  
SYSTEM  
USER 1  
USER 2  
USER 3  
USER 4  
USER 5  
REW  
REW  
REW  
REW  
REW  
USER FILE  
Each user file contains the following items.  
• BASIC  
• OPERATION  
• INTERFACE  
• EDIT  
• TAPE PROTECT  
• TIME CODE  
• VIDEO  
• AUDIO  
• V BLANK  
• MENU  
3
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.  
– 51 –  
 
Setup menus  
Lock mode can be set to protect the settings in the system files and user files (USER2 –  
USER5). Settings can no longer be changed when this mode is set.  
To set and release the lock mode for the system files and user files use setup item No. 30  
(MENU LOCK) and setup menu item No. A03 (MENU LOCK), respectively.  
Setting and releasing the lock mode.  
1
Press the MENU button.  
2
While holding down the STAND BY button, press the REW or FF button, and select the  
file for which the lock mode is to be set or released.  
3
Turn the search dial and move the cursor () on the menu screen to setup item No. 30  
(MENU LOCK) or setup menu item No. A03 (MENU LOCK) for the system or user file.  
4
While holding down the search button, turn the search dial and select lock mode setting  
or release.  
To set the lock:  
Select the 0001 (ON) setting.  
To release the lock: Select the 0000 (OFF) setting.  
When the lock has been set, “LOCKED” flashes on the menu screen. In addition, the  
counter display stops flashing and lights.  
SETUP-MENU LOCKED  
<USER2>  
No.000 – 0005  
000 P–ROLL TIME  
001 CHARA H–POS  
002 CHARA V–POS  
5s  
5
23  
003 DISPLAY SEL T&STA  
004 LOCAL ENA  
005 TAPE TIMER  
006 SUPER  
007 CHARA TYPE  
008 REMAIN SEL  
ST&EJ  
±12h  
ON  
WHITE  
OFF  
5
Press the SET button. The setting is now stored in the memory.  
<Notes>  
• The lock mode cannot be set for the USER1 file settings.  
• Even if the RESET button is pressed, the files which has been set to the lock mode cannot  
be reset to the factory settings.  
– 52 –  
 
The contents of the USER2 – USER5 files can be copied (loaded) into the USER1 file. In  
addition, the contents of the USER1 file can be copied (saved) to the USER2 – USER5 files.  
Load or save  
USER1  
USER2  
USER3  
USER4  
USER5  
Settings can be locked.  
Settings can be locked.  
Settings can be locked.  
Settings can be locked.  
Load or save  
Load or save  
Load or save  
Loading a user file  
1
Press the MENU button.  
2
While holding down the STANDBY button, press the REW or FF button, and select  
USER1.  
3
Turn the search dial and move the cursor ( ) on the menu screen to setup item No.  
A00 (LOAD).  
SETUP-MENU MENU  
<USER1>  
NO.A00 - 0000  
803 TELETEXT DET AUTO  
A00 LOAD  
A01 SAVE  
A02 P.ON LOAD  
END  
USER2  
USER2  
OFF  
4
5
While holding down the search button, turn the search dial and select the user file  
whose contents are to be loaded into USER1.  
Press the SET button. The following messages appear on the menu screen and  
counter display.  
Menu screen  
Counter display  
TCR 00:00:00:00  
SETUP LOAD U-2U-1  
SETUP-MENU LOAD  
USER2 USER1 OK?  
YES<PLAY>/NO<STOP>  
The user file number selected in step 4 is displayed in the shaded area.  
6
Press the PLAY button. The settings of the user file selected in step 4 are loaded, and  
the USER1 menu display appears. When the STOP button is pressed, the USER1  
menu display appears while the settings remain unchanged.  
7
8
Turn the search dial and move the cursor ( ) on the menu screen to any setup item  
except No. A00 (LOAD) and No. A01 (SAVE).  
Press the SET button. The USER1 settings are now stored in the memory.  
If the USER1 settings are not going to be stored in the memory, do not press the SET  
button but press the MENU button.  
– 53 –  
 
Setup menus  
Saving a user file  
1
Press the MENU button.  
2
While holding down the STAND BY button, press the REW or FF button, and select  
USER1.  
3
Turn the search dial and move the cursor ( ) on the menu screen to setup item No.  
A01 (SAVE).  
SETUP-MENU MENU  
<USER1>  
NO.A00 - 0000  
803 TELETEXT DET AUTO  
A00 LOAD  
A01 SAVE  
A02 P.ON LOAD  
END  
USER2  
USER2  
OFF  
4
While holding down the search button, turn the search dial and select the user file into  
which the USER1 contents are to be saved. User files which have been set to the lock  
mode are not displayed. When all the user files have been set to the lock mode, the  
“LOCKED” display appears and the contents cannot be saved.  
5
Press the SET button. The following messages appear on the menu screen and  
counter display.  
Menu screen  
Counter display  
TCR 00:00:00:00  
SETUP SAVE U-1U-2  
SETUP-MENU SAVE  
USER1USER2 OK?  
YES<PLAY>/NO<STOP>  
The user file number selected in step 4 is displayed in the shaded area.  
6
Press the PLAY button. The contents of the USER1 file are saved in the user file which  
was selected in step 4 and stored in the memory. When the STOP button is pressed,  
the USER1 menu display appears while the settings remain unchanged.  
7
8
Turn the search dial and move the cursor ( ) on the menu screen to any setup item  
except No. A00 (LOAD) and No. A01 (SAVE).  
Press the SET button. The USER1 settings are now stored in the memory.  
If the USER1 settings are not going to be stored in the memory, do not press the SET  
button but press the MENU button.  
Automatic loading of user file when the power is turned on  
When the user file to be loaded is selected in advance using setup menu item No. A02  
(P.ON LOAD), it can be automatically loaded into USER1 when the power is turned on.  
– 54 –  
 
Setup (setting) menus  
SYSTEM menu  
<SYSTEM>  
Item  
Setting  
Superimposed  
Superimposed  
display  
Description  
No.  
No.  
display  
System phase adjustment: Total variable range: ±180° or  
more  
00  
SYS SC  
0000  
–127  
.
.
.
.
.
.
–: Advanced  
+: Delayed  
0127  
0
.
.
.
.
.
.
<Note>  
0255  
128  
If setting operation is performed, the setting value does not  
return to factory (default) setting.  
System phase adjustment: SC cycle phase (280 ns steps)  
–: Advanced  
+: Delayed  
<Note>  
01  
SYS H  
0000  
–30  
.
.
.
.
.
.
0032  
0
.
.
.
.
.
.
If setting operation is performed, the setting value does not  
return to factory (default) setting.  
0060  
30  
Video phase adjustment: 148 ns steps  
–: C advanced  
+: C delayed  
02  
03  
VIDEO  
PHASE  
0000  
–32  
.
.
.
.
.
.
0032  
0
.
.
.
.
.
.
0064  
32  
YC timing rough adjustment: 148 ns steps  
–: C advanced  
+: C delayed  
YC  
COARSE  
0000  
–2  
.
.
.
.
.
.
0002  
0
.
.
.
.
.
.
0004  
2
YC timing fine adjustment: 37 ns steps  
–: C advanced  
04  
YC FINE  
0000  
–2  
.
.
.
.
.
.
+: C delayed  
(The digital OUT option YC does not change.)  
0002  
0
.
.
.
.
.
.
0004  
2
SCH phase adjustment: 90° units  
(The S and C phases change but the H phase does not  
change.)  
05  
06  
SCH  
COARSE  
0000  
0001  
0002  
0003  
0
90  
180  
270  
SCH phase adjustment: Total variable range: ±45° or more  
(The S and C phases change but the H phase does not  
change.)  
SCH FINE  
PB OUT LV  
PR OUT LV  
0000  
–124  
.
.
.
.
.
.
0128  
0
.
.
.
.
.
.
0255  
123  
Component PB output level adjustment: Total variable range:  
±3 dB  
07  
08  
0000  
–124  
.
.
.
.
.
.
0124  
0
.
.
.
.
.
.
0247  
123  
Component PR output level adjustment: Total variable range:  
±3 dB  
0000  
–124  
.
.
.
.
.
.
0124  
0
.
.
.
.
.
.
0247  
123  
The underline on the setting item denotes the initial setting.  
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Setup (setting) menus  
SYSTEM menu  
<SYSTEM> (continued)  
Item  
Setting  
Superimposed  
display  
Superimposed  
display  
Description  
No.  
No.  
This adjusts the audio output phase with respect to the video  
output: 20.8 µs steps  
–: The audio output phase is advanced with respect to the  
video output.  
10  
AV PHASE  
0000  
–128  
.
.
.
.
.
.
0128  
0
.
.
.
.
.
.
+: The audio output phase is delayed with respect to the video  
output.  
0255  
127  
This selects the adjustable range for SYSTEM H during when  
the ENCODER REMOTE is connected.  
0: ±8 µ sec (±30 steps)  
1: –1.9 to +2.7 µ sec (–7 to +10 steps)  
<Note>  
20  
21  
SYS H  
RANGE  
0000  
0001  
FULL  
FINE  
If setting operation is performed, the setting value does not  
return to factory (default) setting.  
System phase adjustment: 4.48 µs steps  
SYS H  
OFFSET  
0000  
0001  
0002  
0003  
0004  
0005  
0006  
–3  
–2  
–1  
0
1
2
0: –13.4 µ sec  
1: –8.96 µ sec  
2: –4.48 µ sec  
3: 0 sec  
4: +4.48 µ sec  
5: +8.96 µ sec  
3
6: +13.4 µ sec  
<Note>  
Factory settings will remain unchanged even if an attempt is  
made to perform a setting operation.  
This selects whether the system file lock mode is to be  
engaged or released.  
0: The lock is released (file data can be changed).  
1: The lock is engaged (file data cannot be changed).  
30  
MENU  
LOCK  
0000  
0001  
OFF  
ON  
The underline on the setting item denotes the initial setting.  
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Setup menus  
USER menu  
<BASIC>  
Item  
Setting  
Superimposed  
display  
Superimposed  
display  
Description  
No.  
No.  
This sets the preroll time which can be set from 0 to 15  
seconds in 1-second increments.  
000 P-ROLL  
TIME  
0000  
0S  
.
.
.
.
.
.
<Note>  
0005  
5S  
.
.
.
.
.
.
When the unit is set to automatic editing [PREVIEW, AUTO  
EDIT], the unit will not operate if the preroll time is set to 0  
seconds.  
0015  
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  
0
.
.
.
.
.
.
0005  
5
.
.
.
.
.
.
<Notes>  
1. When setting this item, the DISPLAY SEL status is output  
to VIDEO OUT 3 even if SUPER OFF has been set. How-  
ever, when the menu is exited, operation complies with the  
SUPER OFF/ON setting.  
0011  
11  
Also, CHARA TYPE is output to VIDEO OUT 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.  
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  
0
.
.
.
.
.
.
0018  
18  
.
.
.
.
.
.
<Notes>  
1. When setting this item, the DISPLAY SEL status is output  
to VIDEO OUT 3 even if SUPER OFF has been set. How-  
ever, when the menu is exited, operation complies with the  
SUPER OFF/ON setting.  
0022  
22  
Also, CHARA TYPE is output to VIDEO OUT 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.  
This is used to select what is to appear as the time code or  
other superimposed display at the VIDEO OUT 3 connector.  
0: Time only  
1: Time and operating status  
2: Time, operating status and mode  
003 DISPLAY  
SEL  
0000  
0001  
0002  
0003  
0004  
0005  
0006  
TIME  
T&STA  
T&S&M  
T&RT  
T&YMD  
T&MDY  
T&DMY  
3: Time and recording time  
4: Time and recording date (year/month/day)  
5: Time and recording date (month/day/year)  
6: Time and recording date (day/month/year)  
<Notes>  
• “DVCPRO MODE,” “DV MODE” or “DVCAM MODE” is  
displayed as the mode when a DVCPRO, DV or DVCAM  
format tape is used, respectively.  
• When setting 2 (T&S&M) is used, an error message will  
appear when a warning or error has occurred.  
• The recording time and recording date are displayed only  
when a DV or DVCAM format tape is played back. The  
operating status is displayed when a DVCPRO format tape  
is played back.  
The underline on the setting item denotes the initial setting.  
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Setup menus  
USER menu  
<BASIC> (continued)  
Item  
Setting  
Superimposed  
Superimposed  
display  
Description  
No.  
No.  
display  
This selects the buttons which can be operated on the front  
panel when the REMOTE/LOCAL switch has been set to  
REMOTE.  
004 LOCAL  
ENA  
0000  
0001  
0002  
DIS  
ST&EJ  
ENA  
0: No buttons can be operated.  
1: Only the STOP and EJECT buttons can be operated.  
2: All buttons except for the RECORDER and PLAYER  
buttons can be operated.  
This selects the 12 or 24 hour display for the CTL counter.  
0: 12 hour display  
1: 24 hour display  
005 TAPE  
TIMER  
0000  
0001  
±12h  
24h  
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.  
006 SUPER  
0000  
0001  
OFF  
ON  
This selects the display type for the super display output to the  
VIDEO OUT 3 connector as well as for displays such as the  
setting menu, etc.  
007 CHARA  
TYPE  
0000  
0001  
WHITE  
W/OUT  
0: White characters against a black background.  
1: White characters with a black border.  
This selects whether the remaining tape time is shown on the  
front panel.  
0: Not shown.  
008 REMAIN  
SEL  
0000  
0001  
OFF  
ON  
1: Shown.  
When “T&S&M” is selected as the setup menu item No. 003  
(DISPLAY SEL) setting, the remaining tape time is displayed  
on the third line of the VIDEO OUT 3 connector superimposed  
display in place of the mode display.  
<Note>  
Even when “1” (ON) is selected, the remaining tape time is not  
shown while the unit is calculating the remaining tape time  
after ejecting or inserting the cassette.  
This selects whether the SETUP-MENU No. is displayed on  
the front panel.  
0: The SETUP-MENU No. is not displayed.  
1: The SETUP-MENU No. is displayed.  
009 SETUP  
NUMBER  
0000  
0001  
OFF  
ON  
This sets whether the recorder is to be forcibly set to the EE  
mode and the player’s playback signals are to be output to the  
monitor by pressing the recorder’s PLAYER button when a  
monitor has been connected only to the recorder during deck-  
to-deck editing.  
010 MONI  
CONTROL  
0000  
0001  
MANU  
AUTO  
0: The recorder is not forcibly set to the EE mode.  
1: The recorder is forcibly set to the EE mode, and the  
player’s playback signals are output.  
The underline on the setting item denotes the initial setting.  
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USER menu  
<OPERATION>  
Item  
Setting  
Superimposed  
Superimposed  
display  
Description  
No.  
No.  
display  
This selects the direct search dial operation.  
0: For direct search dial operations.  
1: Operation is not transferred to the search mode unless the  
search button is pressed.  
100 SEARCH  
ENA  
0000  
0001  
DIAL  
KEY  
This sets the maximum speed for shuttle operations.  
0: 16× normal speed  
101 SHTL MAX  
0000  
0001  
0002  
×16  
×32  
×60  
1: 32× normal speed  
2: 60× normal speed  
<Note>  
During DV or DVCAM format, the maximum speed is 32×  
normal speed even when 60× is selected.  
This sets the maximum speed for FF and REW operations.  
0: 32× normal speed  
102 FF. REW  
MAX  
0000  
0001  
0002  
×32  
×60  
×100  
1: 60× normal speed  
2: 100× normal speed  
<Note>  
During DV or DVCAM format, the maximum speed is 32×  
normal speed regardless of this setting.  
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  
OFF  
ON  
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.  
This selects whether to warn the operator when the  
REF.VIDEO signal has not been connected.  
0: Warning is not given.  
104 REF  
ALARM  
0000  
0001  
OFF  
ON  
1: Warning is given by the flashing STOP lamp.  
This selects the VTR mode in which the EE status is  
established when the TAPE/EE switch is set to EE.  
0: EE status is established in the STOP, FF or REW mode.  
However, EE status is always established in EJECT mode  
regardless of the TAPE/EE switch setting.  
105 AUTO EE  
SEL  
0000  
0001  
0002  
S/F/R  
STOP  
BLACK  
1: EE status is established only in the stop mode. However,  
EE status is always established in EJECT mode regard-  
less of the TAPE/EE switch setting.  
2: EE status is established only in the stop mode. However,  
depending on TAPE/EE switch setting EJECT mode is as  
follows:  
TAPE/EE switch EE:  
EE status  
TAPE/EE switch TAPE: BLACK status for video  
MUTE status for audio  
This set the play delay time in frame increments.  
106 PLAY  
DELAY  
0000  
0
.
.
.
.
.
.
0015  
15  
The underline on the setting item denotes the initial setting.  
– 59 –  
 
Setup menus  
USER menu  
<OPERATION> (continued)  
Item  
Setting  
Superimposed  
display  
Superimposed  
display  
Description  
No.  
No.  
These settings are for selecting the format when an L cassette  
or S cassette is used.  
108 FORMAT  
SEL  
0000  
0001  
0002  
DVCPRO  
DV  
DVCAM  
0: L cassette DVCPRO mode  
S cassette DV mode  
1: L cassette/S cassette DV mode  
2: L cassette/S cassette DVCAM mode  
<Notes>  
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 perform-  
ance, etc.  
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  
OFF  
ON  
1: The tape is rewound to the tape start.  
This selects whether the VTR is to stop automatically when  
the counter value reaches “0” during a fast forwarding or  
rewinding operation in the CTL mode.  
113 MEMORY  
STOP  
0000  
0001  
OFF  
ON  
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.  
Memory stop function  
The MEMORY STOP function does not work if it is  
activated within a range of 0 ±2 frames.  
FWD direction  
Zero  
point  
3
REW button  
1
FF button  
4
FF button  
2
REW button  
z When the FF button is pressed, the VTR performs the regular fast forward operation since the zero point is not located in the  
direction of operation.  
x When the REW button is pressed, the PREROLL lamp lights (the SHTL lamp lights as well), the VTR proceeds with the  
preroll operation, and it automatically stops when it reaches the position where the counter reads “0.”  
c When the REW button is pressed, the VTR performs the regular rewinding operation since the zero point is not located in the  
direction of operation.  
v When the FF button is pressed, the PREROLL lamp lights (the SHTL lamp lights as well), the VTR proceeds with the preroll  
operation, and it automatically stops when it reaches the position where the counter reads “0.”  
– 60 –  
 
USER menu  
<OPERATION> (continued)  
Item  
Setting  
Superimposed  
display  
Superimposed  
display  
Description  
No.  
No.  
This selects the response when the mode is changed to  
STOP/STILL while the tape is traveling.  
0: Priority is given to the output picture.  
1: Priority is given to the response.  
<Notes>  
115 STOP  
RESPNS  
0000  
0001  
NORMAL  
QUICK  
• At the 1 (QUICK) setting, the picture may not be as clear in  
the STOP/STILL mode as it would be at the 0 (NORMAL)  
setting.  
• CTL may shift by ±2 frames.  
This selects the output signals in the EE mode.  
0: Signals which are delayed by an amount equivalent to the  
time taken for the internal digital signal processing are  
output.  
116 EE MODE  
SEL  
0000  
0001  
NORMAL  
THRU  
1: The signals are output without internal digital signal  
processing.  
<Notes>  
• The NORMAL setting is forcibly selected for the internal  
operation when the editing mode is selected, when SDTI is  
set as the video input signal selection or when INT SG is  
selected for the video or audio signals.  
• Use the signals which are output in the EE mode for moni-  
toring purposes.  
This selects the output pictures from the playback pictures in  
the STANDBY OFF mode and EJECT mode.  
0: The video output is muted.  
1: The playback picture is frozen at the moment when the  
STANDBY OFF mode was established, and output.  
2: The playback picture is frozen at the moment when the  
STANDBY OFF mode and EJECT mode were established,  
and output.  
117 FRZ MODE  
SEL  
0000  
0001  
0002  
DIS  
STBOFF  
SOF&EJ  
<Notes>  
• The status in the freeze mode follows the setting for setup  
menu No. 608 (FREEZE SEL).  
• In the EJECT mode, freeze pictures are output only when 2  
(BLACK) is used as the setup menu No. 105 (AUTO EE  
SEL) setting.  
The underline on the setting item denotes the initial setting.  
– 61 –  
 
Setup menus  
USER menu  
<INTERFACE>  
Item  
Setting  
Superimposed  
display  
Superimposed  
display  
Description  
No.  
No.  
This selects whether two or more VTRs are to be operated in  
synchronization.  
0: No operation in synchronization  
1: Operation in synchronization  
200 PARA RUN  
0000  
0001  
DIS  
ENA  
<Note>  
When operating two or more VTRs in synchronization, set  
item 200 of all the VTRs to 0001.  
This selects whether the 9P connector functions when the  
REMOTE/LOCAL switch has been set to REMOTE.  
0: Do not function  
201 9P SEL  
202 ID SEL  
203 25P SEL  
0000  
0001  
OFF  
ON  
1: Function  
This selects the ID information which is returned to the  
controller.  
0: 20 25H  
0000  
0001  
OTHER  
DVCPRO  
1: DVCPRO’s, own ID is returned (F0 33H).  
This selects whether the PARALLEL (25P) connector  
functions when the REMOTE/LOCAL switch has been set to  
REMOTE.  
0000  
0001  
OFF  
ON  
0: Does not function  
1: Functions  
These settings are for selecting whether the RS-232C  
connector is to function when the REMOTE/LOCAL switch is  
set to REMOTE.  
204 RS232C SEL 0000  
0001  
OFF  
ON  
0: Connector does not function.  
1: Connector functions.  
These settings are for selecting the RS-232C communication  
speed (baud rate).  
205 BAUD RATE 0000  
300  
600  
1200  
2400  
4800  
9600  
0001  
0002  
0003  
0004  
0005  
These settings are for selecting the RS-232C data length.  
(Unit: bit)  
206 DATA  
LENGTH  
0000  
0001  
7
8
These settings are for selecting the RS-232C stop bit length.  
(Unit: bit)  
207 STOP BIT  
0000  
0001  
1
2
These settings are for selecting the none, odd or even for the  
RS-232C parity bit.  
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.  
208 PARITY  
0000  
0001  
0002  
NON  
ODD  
EVEN  
These settings are for selecting whether the ACK code is to be  
returned when a command is received from RS-232C.  
0: ACK code is not returned.  
209 RETURN  
ACK  
0000  
0001  
OFF  
ON  
1: ACK code is returned.  
This selects the method used to detect the STANDBY  
COMMAND signal input at the PARALLEL (25P) connector.  
0: Each time active signals are detected, the STANDBY ON or  
STANDBY OFF mode is selected alternately.  
210 25P STBY  
CMD  
0000  
0001  
OFF/ON  
ON  
1: When active signals are detected in the STANDBY OFF  
mode, the unit is transferred to the STANDBY ON mode.  
No effect is exerted on operation while the STANDBY ON  
mode is established.  
The underline on the setting item denotes the initial setting.  
– 62 –  
 
USER menu  
<EDIT>  
Item  
Setting  
Superimposed  
display  
Superimposed  
display  
Description  
No.  
No.  
This selects the operation to be performed when an edit point  
has been set incorrectly (when the OUT point is before the IN  
point).  
301 IN/OUT  
DEL  
0000  
0001  
MANU  
AUTO  
0: Editing is not executed unless the illegal edit point is  
cleared or set again properly.  
1: The edit points already input are automatically cleared.  
This selects whether to show a negative display when the IN  
point is greater than the OUT point.  
0: No negative display.  
302 NEGA  
FLASH  
0000  
0001  
OFF  
ON  
1: Negative display.  
This selects STD or NON-STD in accordance with the  
composite input signal.  
0: Standard/non-standard signals are automatically identified  
and processed.  
303 STD/  
0000  
0001  
0002  
AUTO  
STD  
N-STD  
NON-STD  
1: Standard signals are processed. (Forced STD)  
2: Non-standard signals are processed. (Forced NON-STD)  
This selects the video signal processing.  
304 SERVO  
REF  
0000  
0001  
AUTO  
EXT  
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.  
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 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.  
305 EDIT  
RPLCE1  
0000  
0001  
0002  
0003  
N-DEF  
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.  
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.  
1: Compliance with analog CH1 edit preset.  
2: Compliance with analog CH2 edit preset.  
3: Compliance with either analog CH1 or CH2 edit preset.  
306 EDIT  
RPLCE2  
0000  
0001  
0002  
0003  
N-DEF  
CH1  
CH2  
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.  
307 EDIT  
RPLCEC  
0000  
0001  
0002  
0003  
N-DEF  
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.  
– 63 –  
 
Setup menus  
USER menu  
<EDIT> (continued)  
Item  
Setting  
Superimposed  
Superimposed  
display  
Description  
No.  
No.  
display  
This selects whether to conduct simultaneous playback while  
editing is in progress.  
0: No simultaneous playback  
1: Simultaneous playback  
308 CONFI  
EDIT  
0000  
0001  
OFF  
ON  
<Note>  
Simultaneous playback is valid when the TAPE/EE switch is  
set to TAPE.  
This selects the connection method for the digital audio edit IN  
point.  
0: Cut processing  
1: V Fade processing  
309 AUD EDIT  
IN  
0000  
0001  
CUT  
FADE  
This selects the connection method for the digital audio edit  
OUT point.  
0: Cut processing  
1: V Fade processing  
310 AUD EDIT  
OUT  
0000  
0001  
CUT  
FADE  
This selects whether the IN point is to be entered using the  
PREROLL button when it has not been entered.  
0: IN point is not entered.  
311 AUTO  
ENTRY  
0000  
0001  
DIS  
ENA  
1: IN point is entered.  
This selects the CF adjustment deck with deck-to-deck  
editing.  
0: The player’s edit IN/OUT points are adjusted. (reference as  
the RECORDER side)  
312 CF ADJ  
SEL  
0000  
0001  
PLAYER  
RECORD  
1: The recorder’s edit IN/OUT points are adjusted. (reference  
as the PLAYER side)  
This selects the mode after cue-up operation is complete.  
0: STOP mode  
1: SHTL STILL mode  
313 AFTER  
CUE-UP  
0000  
0001  
STOP  
STILL  
This selects the VAR speed during remote control operations.  
0: The tape is played at the fine step speed.  
1: The tape is played at a speed at which noise-less playback  
is possible in the –0.43× to +1× (–0.5× to +1×) range.  
<Notes>  
316 VAR STEP  
0000  
0001  
FINE  
COARSE  
• The tape will be played at the speed given in parentheses in  
the DV/DVCAM mode.  
• At the 1 (COARSE) setting, the phase cannot be synchro-  
nized from the editing controller.  
This sets the maximum VAR FWD speed.  
0: +4.1× (+3.1×) speed  
317 VAR FWD  
MAX  
0000  
0001  
0002  
0003  
0004  
0005  
0006  
0007  
0008  
+4.1  
+1.85  
+1  
+0.75  
+0.5  
+0.3  
+0.2  
+0.1  
+0.03  
1: +1.85× (+1.85×) speed  
2: +1× (+1×) speed  
3: +0.75× (+0.5×) speed  
4: +0.5× (+0.5×) speed  
5: +0.3× (+0.3×) speed  
6: +0.2× (+0.2×) speed  
7: +0.1× (+0.1×) speed  
8: +0.03× (+0.03×) speed  
<Notes>  
• The tape will be played at the speed given in parentheses in  
the DV/DVCAM mode.  
• In the DV/DVCAM mode, the maximum speed is set to +1×  
when the dial on the front panel is operated.  
• At any speed setting other than 0 (+4.1), the phase cannot  
be synchronized from the editing controller.  
The underline on the setting item denotes the initial setting.  
– 64 –  
 
USER menu  
<EDIT> (continued)  
Item  
Setting  
Superimposed  
Superimposed  
display  
Description  
No.  
No.  
display  
This sets the maximum VAR REV speed.  
0: –4.1× (–3.1×) speed  
318 VAR REV  
MAX  
0000  
0001  
0002  
0003  
0004  
0005  
0006  
0007  
–4.1  
–1.85  
–1  
–0.43  
–0.3  
–0.2  
–0.1  
–0.03  
1: –1.85× (–1.85×) speed  
2: –1× (–1×) speed  
3: –0.43× (–0.5×) speed  
4: –0.3× (–0.3×) speed  
5: –0.2× (–0.2×) speed  
6: –0.1× (–0.1×) speed  
7: –0.03× (–0.03×) speed  
<Notes>  
• The tape will be played at the speed given in parentheses in  
the DV/DVCAM mode.  
• In the DV/DVCAM mode, the maximum speed is set to –0.5×  
when the dial on the front panel is operated.  
This selects the JOG speed during remote control operations.  
0: The tape is played at the fine step speed.  
1: The tape is played at a speed at which noise-less playback  
is possible in the –0.43× to +1× (–0.5× to +1×) range.  
<Notes>  
319 JOG STEP  
0000  
0001  
FINE  
COARSE  
• The tape will be played at the speed given in parentheses in  
the DV/DVCAM mode.  
• At the 1 (COARSE) setting, the phase cannot be synchro-  
nized from an editing controller which synchronizes the  
phase using the JOG command.  
This sets the maximum JOG FWD speed.  
0: +4.1× (+3.1×) speed  
320 JOG FWD  
MAX  
0000  
0001  
0002  
+4.1  
+1.85  
+1  
1: +1.85× (+1.85×) speed  
2: +1× (+1×) speed  
<Notes>  
• The tape will be played at the speed given in parentheses in  
the DV/DVCAM mode.  
• The maximum speed is set to +1× when the dial on the front  
panel is operated.  
• At any speed setting other than 0 (+4.1), the phase cannot  
be synchronized from an editing controller which synchro-  
nizes the phase using the JOG command.  
This sets the maximum JOG REV speed.  
0: –4.1× (–3.1×) speed  
321 JOG REV  
MAX  
0000  
0001  
0002  
0003  
–4.1  
–1.85  
–1  
1: –1.85× (–1.85×) speed  
2: –1× (–1×) speed  
–0.43  
3: –0.43× (–0.5×) speed  
<Notes>  
• The tape will be played at the speed given in parentheses in  
the DV/DVCAM mode.  
• When the dial on the front panel is operated, the maximum  
speed is set to –1× in the DVCPRO mode and to –0.5× in  
the DV/DVCAM mode.  
The underline on the setting item denotes the initial setting.  
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Setup menus  
USER menu  
<EDIT> (continued)  
Item  
Setting  
Superimposed  
Superimposed  
display  
Description  
No.  
No.  
display  
This selects whether the voice-over or audio cross channel  
editing which is to be performed using the AJ-YA752 audio  
memory unit or internal audio memory.  
0: Neither voice-over nor audio cross channel editing is  
performed  
322 AUD MEM  
MODE  
0000  
0001  
0002  
0003  
0004  
OFF  
AMU_X  
AMU_VO  
INT_X  
INT_VO  
1: Audio cross channel editing is performed using the AJ-  
YA752 audio memory unit.  
2: Voice-over editing is performed using the AJ-YA752 audio  
memory unit.  
3: Audio cross channel editing is performed using the internal  
audio memory.  
4: Voice-over editing is performed using the internal audio  
memory.  
<Notes>  
• The RS-232C interface will not function with the 1 (AMU_X)  
or 2 (AMU_VO) setting.  
• Refer to the instruction manual of the AJ-YA752 audio  
memory unit for details on how to use each mode using this  
unit.  
This sets the channel for the voice-over or audio cross  
channel editing which is performed using the AJ-YA752 audio  
memory unit or internal audio memory.  
323 AUD MEM  
CH  
0000  
0001  
CH1  
CH2  
0: The signals are recorded onto CH1.  
1: The signals are recorded onto CH2.  
<Note>  
This setting has no effect when AMU_VO has been selected  
as the setup menu No. 322 (AUD MEM MODE) setting.  
This sets the postroll time.  
Any time from 0 to 5 seconds can be set in 1-second units.  
324 POSTROLL  
TM  
0000  
0001  
0002  
0003  
0004  
0005  
0s  
1s  
2s  
3s  
4s  
5s  
The underline on the setting item denotes the initial setting.  
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USER menu  
<TAPE PROTECT>  
Item  
Setting  
Superimposed  
Superimposed  
display  
Description  
No.  
No.  
display  
This selects the time to be taken until the unit goes into the  
tape protection mode when it is left standing in the stop or  
search still (JOG/VAR/SHTL) mode. (Unit: s = second, min =  
minute)  
400 STILL  
TIMER  
0000  
0001  
0002  
0003  
0004  
0005  
0006  
0007  
0008  
0.5s  
5s  
10s  
20s  
30s  
40s  
50s  
1min  
2min  
<Note>  
With the DV or DVCAM format, the maximum time which can  
be set is 10 s even when a setting above 10 s 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 during the  
search mode (JOG/VAR/SHTL).  
401 SRC  
0000  
0001  
STEP  
HALF  
PROTECT  
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 or DVCAM).  
This selects the drum operation in the STANDBY OFF mode.  
0: The drum stops rotating.  
1: The drum continues rotating.  
402 DRUM  
STDBY  
0000  
0001  
OFF  
ON  
This selects the operation in the tape protection mode when  
the unit has been left standing in the STOP mode.  
0: STEP FWD  
403 STOP  
0000  
0001  
STEP  
HALF  
PROTECT  
1: HALF LOADING  
<Note>  
When STEP FWD is selected, the unit is automatically  
transferred to the HALF LOADING mode when the total time  
during which it has been left standing in the STOP mode  
reaches 30 minutes (or 1 minute with a DV/DVCAM tape).  
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.  
<TIME CODE>  
Item  
Setting  
Superimposed  
display  
Superimposed  
display  
Description  
No.  
No.  
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.)  
500 VITC  
POS-1  
0000  
0001  
0002  
0003  
0004  
0005  
0006  
0007  
0008  
0009  
0010  
10L  
11L  
12L  
13L  
14L  
15L  
16L  
17L  
18L  
19L  
20L  
The underline on the setting item denotes the initial setting.  
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Setup menus  
USER menu  
<TIME CODE>  
Item  
Setting  
Superimposed  
display  
Superimposed  
display  
Description  
No.  
No.  
This sets the position where the VITC signal is to be inserted.  
(The same line as for VITC POS-1 in 500 cannot be selected.)  
501 VITC  
POS-2  
0000  
0001  
0002  
0003  
0004  
0005  
0006  
0007  
0008  
0009  
0010  
10L  
11L  
12L  
13L  
14L  
15L  
16L  
17L  
18L  
19L  
20L  
502 VITC  
BLANK  
0000  
0001  
BLANK  
THRU  
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.  
1: Data is output.  
503 TCG  
REGEN  
0000  
0001  
0002  
TC&UB  
TC  
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.  
UB  
2: Only the user bit is regenerated.  
504 REGEN  
MODE  
0000  
0001  
0002  
0003  
AS&IN  
ASSEM  
INSRT  
SW  
This selects whether the time code is to be regenerated during  
automatic editing using the unit’s control panel.  
0: Time code is regenerated with assemble or insert editing.  
1: Time code is regenerated with assemble editing.  
2: Time code is regenerated with insert editing.  
3: Setting complies with REGEN/PRESET switch setting.  
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.  
505 EXT TC  
SEL  
0000  
0001  
LTC  
VITC  
This sets the usage status of the user bit of the time code  
generated by the TCG.  
0: NOT SPECIFIED (character set not specified)  
1: ISO CHARACTER (8 bits character set based on ISO646,  
ISO2022)  
2: UNASSIGNED 1 (undefined)  
3: UNASSIGNED 2 (undefined)  
4: UNASSIGNED 3 (undefined)  
5: PAGE/LINE  
506 BINARY  
GP  
0000  
0001  
0002  
0003  
0004  
0005  
0006  
0007  
000  
001  
010  
011  
100  
101  
110  
111  
6: UNASSIGNED 4 (undefined)  
7: UNASSIGNED 5 (undefined)  
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.  
507 PHASE  
CORR  
0000  
0001  
OFF  
ON  
This selects whether the CF flag of the TCG is to ON.  
0: CF flag is OFF.  
1: CF flag is ON.  
508 TCG CF  
FLAG  
0000  
0001  
OFF  
ON  
This selects the DF/NDF mode for CTL and TCG.  
0: Drop frame mode.  
1: Non-drop frame mode.  
509 DF MODE  
0000  
0001  
DF  
NDF  
No. 509 is valid when the CONTROL is LOCAL or LOCAL  
ENA of item 004 to “ENA”.  
The underline on the setting item denotes the initial setting.  
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USER menu  
<TIME CODE> (continued)  
Item  
Setting  
Superimposed  
display  
Superimposed  
display  
Description  
No.  
No.  
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)  
511 TC OUT  
REF  
0000  
0001  
V OUT  
TC_IN  
0: Time code is synchronized with output video signal.  
1: Time code is synchronized with external time code input.  
512 VITC OUT  
0000  
0001  
SBC This selects how the VITC which is to be superimposed onto  
the output video signal is to be output.  
0: During recording: The input time code, which was selected  
by the setup menu No. 505 (EXT TC  
SEL) setting and TC INT/EXT switch, is  
output as the VITC.  
VAUX  
During playback: The time code recorded in the SBC area  
is output as the VITC.  
1: During recording: The time code detected from the input  
video signal is output as the VITC.  
During playback: The time code recorded in the VAUX  
area is output as the VITC.  
<Note>  
The time code detected from the input video signal is  
automatically recorded in the VAUX area while pictures are  
being recorded.  
The underline on the setting item denotes the initial setting.  
<VIDEO>  
Item  
Setting  
Superimposed  
display  
Superimposed  
display  
Description  
No.  
No.  
This selects the component input signal level.  
0: MII level.  
1: ß cam level.  
600 PB/PR  
IN LV  
0000  
0001  
MII  
B-CAM  
601 INT BB  
SIG  
0000  
0001  
OFF This selects whether to generate the internal black burst  
signal.  
BB  
0: Signal is not generated.  
1: Signal is generated.  
602 INPUT C  
KILL  
0000  
0001  
B/W This selects color killer processing for the video input signals.  
0: The signals are forcibly processed as B/W signals.  
AUTO  
1: The signals are automatically processed.  
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.  
0: Signals are not floated.  
603 OUT  
VSYNC  
0000  
0001  
N-VF  
VF  
1: Signals are floated.  
The underline on the setting item denotes the initial setting.  
SBC (sub code data) area:  
This area is separate from the video and audio data area on the helical track. The time codes complying with SMPTE/EBU  
standards, recording dates and times, and other tape control information are stored here. As with the conventional LTC (linear  
time code), the time code can be read even during rewinding or fast forwarding. It can also be read out when the tape has  
stopped.  
VAUX (video auxiliary data) area:  
This area is to be found in the video data area on the helical track. The additional information relating to the video data is stored  
here.  
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Setup menus  
USER menu  
<VIDEO> (continued)  
Item  
Setting  
Superimposed  
Superimposed  
display  
Description  
No.  
No.  
display  
This selects whether the video output signals are to be muted  
when the blank portion of the tape is detected during play-  
back.  
604 V-MUTE  
SEL  
0000  
0001  
N-MUTE  
LOW RF  
0: No muting. (Freeze)  
1: Muting. (Set to gray.)  
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.  
608 FREEZE  
SEL  
0000  
0001  
FIELD  
FRAME  
<Note>  
When frame freeze has been selected, the frame slow status  
is established with the slow setting.  
This selects chroma color killer processing for the video output  
signals.  
0: The signals are forcibly processed as B/W signals.  
1: The signals are automatically processed.  
610 OUT C  
KILL  
0000  
0001  
B/W  
COLOR  
This selects whether to superimpose EDH onto the serial  
output signals.  
0: EDH is not superimposed.  
611 EDH  
0000  
0001  
OFF  
ON  
1: EDH is superimposed.  
<Note>  
This item is valid when the optional serial interface board has  
been installed.  
This selects whether the composite signal is to be recorded  
with setup or without setup.  
0: When recording signals with no setup.  
1: When recording signals with 7.5% setup.  
<Note>  
613 VIN SETUP  
0000  
0001  
THRU  
CUT  
When recording composite signals, be sure to double-check  
whether the signals are to be recorded with or without setup.  
This selects the composite output signal.  
0: The signal is output without setup.  
1: The signal is output with 7.5% setup.  
<Note>  
614 VOUT  
SETUP  
0000  
0001  
THRU  
ADD  
When setting this menu item, bear the setup menu No. 616  
(CMPNT SETUP) setting in mind.  
When composite, component and serial (digital) signals are to  
be output:  
0: They are output in their original form.  
1: They are output without the 7.5% setup signal.  
616 CMPNT  
SETUP  
0000  
0001  
THRU  
CUT  
Although vertical interpolation is performed automatically  
during slow-motion playback and the vertical motion of the  
playback picture is reduced, this menu item enables the  
interpolation operation to be forcibly turned off.  
617 INTER-  
POLATE  
0000  
0001  
OFF  
AUTO  
0: The interpolation operation is forcibly turned off.  
1: The interpolation operation is automatically turned on  
during slow-motion playback.  
The underline on the setting item denotes the initial setting.  
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USER menu  
<AUDIO>  
Item  
Setting  
Superimposed  
Superimposed  
display  
Description  
No.  
No.  
display  
This selects the audio input (CH1) reference level switching.  
700 CH1 IN  
LV  
0000  
0001  
0002  
4dB  
0dB  
-20 dB  
This selects the audio input (CH2) reference level switching.  
This selects the CUE input reference level switching.  
701 CH2 IN  
LV  
0000  
0001  
0002  
4dB  
0dB  
-20 dB  
702 CUE IN  
LV  
0000  
0001  
0002  
0003  
4dB  
0dB  
-20 dB  
-60 dB  
This selects the audio output (CH1) reference level switching.  
This selects the audio output (CH2) reference level switching.  
This selects the CUE output reference level switching.  
703 CH1 OUT  
LV  
0000  
0001  
0002  
4dB  
0dB  
-20 dB  
704 CH2 OUT  
LV  
0000  
0001  
0002  
4dB  
0dB  
-20 dB  
705 CUE OUT  
LV  
0000  
0001  
0002  
4dB  
0dB  
-20 dB  
This selects the audio monitor output (Lch) reference level  
switching.  
706 MONIL  
0000  
0001  
0002  
4dB  
0dB  
-20 dB  
OUT  
LV  
This selects the audio monitor output (Rch) reference level  
switching.  
707 MONIR  
0000  
0001  
0002  
4dB  
0dB  
-20 dB  
OUT  
LV  
This selects the audio monitor output volume UNITY/  
VARIABLE reference switching.  
0: The volume is output at the preset value.  
708 MONI  
OUT  
0000  
0001  
UNITY  
VAR  
1: The volume is linked with the headphones volume control.  
This sets the emphasis ON or OFF.  
709 EMPHASIS  
0000  
0001  
OFF  
ON  
This selects the CH1 input when USER SET has been  
selected by pressing the unit’s AUDIO input selector switch.  
0: Analog input.  
710 CH1 IN  
SEL  
0000  
0001  
ANA  
DIGI  
1: Digital input.  
This selects the CH2 input when USER SET has been  
selected by pressing the unit’s AUDIO input selector switch.  
0: Analog input.  
711 CH2 IN  
SEL  
0000  
0001  
ANA  
DIGI  
1: Digital input.  
This selects the CH1 and CH2 digital input when USER SET  
has been selected by the unit’s AUDIO input selector switch.  
0: AES.  
1: Serial I/F 1 and 2.  
712 DIGI IN  
SEL  
0000  
0001  
0002  
AES  
SIF1_2  
SIF3_4  
2: Serial I/F 3 and 4.  
<Note>  
Selections 1 and 2 are selected when the serial option is  
mounted.  
The underline on the setting item denotes the initial setting.  
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Setup menus  
USER menu  
<AUDIO> (continued)  
Item  
Setting  
Superimposed  
Superimposed  
display  
Description  
No.  
No.  
display  
This selects the monitor output.  
713 MONI CH  
SEL  
0000  
0001  
0002  
MANU  
AUTO1  
AUTO2  
0: The output is as selected in MONITOR SELECT.  
1: The output defaults to CUE except when speed factor is  
between –0.43× and 1×, inclusive, in which case output is  
PCM AUDIO.  
2: The output defaults to CUE except in PLAY mode, in which  
case output is PCM AUDIO.  
<Note>  
These menu settings are valid when CH1 or CH2 has been  
selected by the MONITOR SELECT L/R switches on the front  
panel. (When CUE has been selected, the CUE signal will be  
output at all speeds regardless of the above menu setting.)  
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 REC CH1  
715 REC CH2  
716 REC CUE  
0000  
0001  
0002  
CH1  
CH2  
CH1+2  
This selects the input signal to be recorded on the audio CH2  
track.  
0: Audio input CH1 signal.  
1: Audio input CH2 signal.  
2: Mixed audio input CH1 and CH2 signal.  
0000  
0001  
0002  
CH1  
CH2  
CH1+2  
This selects the input signal recorded in CUE.  
0: CUE input  
1: The signal selected in Setup Menu No. 714 is recorded.  
2: The signal selected in Setup Menu No. 715 is recorded.  
3: A mixed signal of the signals selected in Setup Menu No.  
714 and Setup Menu No. 715 is recorded.  
0000  
0001  
0002  
0003  
CUE  
CH1  
CH2  
CH1+2  
This selects the AUDIO CH1 and CH2 output signals during  
DV or DVCAM format playback.  
0: The CH1 track signals are output to CH1 and the CH2 track  
signals to CH2.  
718 DV  
OUTPUT  
0000  
0001  
0002  
ST1  
ST2  
ST1+2  
1: The CH3 track signals are output to CH1 and the CH4 track  
signals to CH2.  
2: The mixed CH1 and CH3 track signals are output to CH1  
and the mixed CH2 and CH4 track signals to CH2.  
<Note>  
This item setting is valid only when the tape recorded on the  
four channels of the DV or DVCAM format is played back.  
This selects the processing method for the audio edit points  
(IN point, OUT point) during playback.  
0: According to the status during recording.  
1: Forced CUT  
719 PB FADE  
0000  
0001  
0002  
AUTO  
CUT  
FADE  
2: Forced FADE  
This selects whether to superimpose the audio data onto the  
serial output.  
0: Data is not superimposed.  
720 EMBEDDED 0000  
OFF  
ON  
AUD  
0001  
1: Data is superimposed.  
<Note>  
This item is valid when the optional serial interface board has  
been installed.  
This selects whether to use the internal signals as the audio  
input signals.  
0: The internal signals are not selected.  
1: The internal signals are selected.  
<Note>  
722 INT SG  
0000  
0001  
OFF  
ON  
The internal signals have a frequency of 1 kHz.  
The underline on the setting item denotes the initial setting.  
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USER menu  
<AUDIO> (continued)  
Item  
Setting  
Superimposed  
Superimposed  
display  
Description  
No.  
No.  
display  
This selects the audio output level for DV or DVCAM format  
playback.  
0: The audio output level is not attenuated.  
1: The audio output level is attenuated (reduced).  
<Notes>  
723 DV PB ATT  
0000  
0001  
OFF  
ON  
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” or “DVCAM” 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 used  
The setting takes effect.  
This selects whether to allow (enable) or prohibit (disable) the  
operation of the MONITOR SELECT and MONITOR SET  
buttons on the front panel.  
724 MONI SEL  
INH  
0000  
0001  
OFF  
ON  
0: The buttons can be operated.  
1: Operation of the buttons is prohibited.  
This selects the tape travel status (CUE track playback status)  
during SLOW playback.  
0: Priority is given to the output picture, and tape travel is set  
to the step feed status.  
725 CUE SLOW  
0000  
0001  
STEP  
LINEAR  
1: Priority is given to CUE track playback, and the tape travel  
is set to the linear status.  
<Notes>  
When “1” (LINEAR) has been set:  
• It may not be possible to achieve as clear a picture as in the  
STEP mode.  
• The CTL counter may not operate properly.  
This selects the output signals from the CUE OUT connector.  
0: The timing is aligned with the output picture.  
1: The signals recorded on the tape are output with no delay.  
<Note>  
726 CUE OUT  
0000  
0001  
NORMAL  
DIRECT  
When “1” (DIRECT) has been set, the output picture and CUE  
output timing will differ.  
This enables mixed signals to be selected for the monitoring  
through the headphones.  
0: The signals are not mixed.  
727 MONI MIX L  
0000  
0001  
OFF  
CH1+2  
1: The CH1 and CH2 signals are mixed and output to the left  
channel.  
This enables mixed signals to be selected for the monitoring  
through the headphones.  
0: The signals are not mixed.  
728 MONI MIX R 0000  
0001  
OFF  
CH1+2  
1: The CH1 and CH2 signals are mixed and output to the right  
channel.  
This selects whether to mute the sound at the joins in the  
recording during playback in the DV or DVCAM format.  
0: The sound is not muted.  
729 REC PT  
MUTE  
0000  
0001  
OFF  
ON  
1: The sound is muted.  
This selects whether the cue signal is to be output to the main  
line system output in the search mode.  
0: The cue signal is not output.  
730 CUE OUT  
SEL  
0000  
0001  
OFF  
ON  
1: The cue signal is output.  
(This applies only when a setting other than MANU has been  
selected for setup menu item No. 713 (MONI CH SEL).)  
The underline on the setting item denotes the initial setting.  
– 73 –  
 
Setup menus  
USER menu  
<V BLANK>  
Item  
Setting  
Superimposed  
display  
Superimposed  
display  
Description  
No.  
No.  
This selects the mode in which the input signals are recorded  
on additional lines.  
0: No additional line recording.  
1: For 1-line recording of the input signals in the 422 mode.  
2: For 1-line recording of the input signals in the 411 mode.  
3: For the 1-line recording of input signals in their original form  
as the luminance signal.  
4: For the 1-line recording of only the luminance signal after  
the input signals have been separated into the luminance  
and chrominance signals.  
800 ADD LINE  
0000  
0001  
0002  
0003  
0004  
0005  
0006  
0007  
0008  
OFF  
YC422  
YC411  
Y1_B/W  
Y1_BPF  
C1  
Y2_B/W  
Y2_BPF  
C2  
5: For the 1-line recording of only the chrominance signal  
after the input signals have been separated into the lumi-  
nance and chrominance signals.  
6: For the 2-line recording of input signals in their original form  
as the luminance signal.  
7: For the 2-line recording of only the luminance signal after  
the input signals have been separated into the luminance  
and chrominance signals.  
8: For the 2-line recording of only the chrominance signal  
after the input signals have been separated into the lumi-  
nance and chrominance signals.  
<Notes>  
• When a setting from 1 to 8 is selected and the STOP button  
is pressed, operation moves to the sub screen and the  
recording line or lines can be selected. Press the STOP  
button again to return from the sub screen.  
• Depending on the additional line recording mode, the  
number of lines for recording teletext will differ.  
Sub screen  
For selecting the additional line where the signals are to be  
recorded.  
00  
REC LINE  
0000  
10L  
.
.
.
.
.
.
0012  
22L  
0013  
263L  
0014  
273L  
.
.
.
.
.
.
0025  
284L  
0026  
525L  
For selecting the additional line where the signals are to be  
recorded.  
01  
REC LINE2  
0000  
10L  
.
.
.
.
.
.
<Note>  
0012  
22L  
This menu item is not displayed when a setting from 1 to 5 has  
been selected as the additional line mode.  
0013  
263L  
0014  
273L  
.
.
.
.
.
.
0016  
275L  
.
.
.
.
.
.
0025  
284L  
0026  
525L  
The underline on the setting item denotes the initial setting.  
– 74 –  
 
USER menu  
<V BLANK> (continued)  
Item  
Setting  
Superimposed  
display  
Superimposed  
display  
Description  
No.  
No.  
For selecting the type of teletext signals to be recorded.  
0: MOJI system  
1: NABTS system  
802 TELETEXT  
SEL  
0000  
0001  
MOJI  
NABTS  
This selects the method used to detect the lines in which the  
teletext signals are to be recorded.  
0: The teletext signals are not recorded.  
1: The teletext signals are automatically detected and re-  
corded.  
803 TELETEXT  
DET  
0000  
0001  
0002  
OFF  
AUTO  
MANU  
2: The lines in which the teletext signals are to be recorded  
are selected and set.  
<Notes>  
• When setting “1 (AUTO)” is selected, it may not be possible  
to record the teletext signals in all the lines depending on the  
setting of setup menu item No. 800 (ADD LINE).  
• When setting “2 (MANU)” is selected and the STOP button is  
pressed, operation transfers to the sub-screen, and the  
number of recording lines can be selected.  
To return from the sub-screen, press the STOP button again.  
• The number of lines in which the teletext signals can be  
recorded depends on the setting of setup menu item No. 800  
(ADD LINE).  
Sub screen  
This selects the lines in which the teletext signals are to be  
recorded.  
00  
:
:
:
:
:
:
:
:
:
:
:
:
REC LINE1  
0000  
0001  
0002  
0003  
0004  
0005  
0006  
0007  
0008  
0009  
0010  
0011  
0012  
OFF  
10&273  
11&274  
12&275  
13&276  
14&277  
15&278  
16&279  
17&280  
18&281  
19&282  
20&283  
21&284  
22  
:
:
:
:
:
:
:
:
:
:
:
:
Factory mode settings  
REC LINE1: OFF  
REC LINE2: OFF  
REC LINE3: OFF  
REC LINE4: OFF  
REC LINE5: OFF  
REC LINE6: OFF  
REC LINE7: OFF  
REC LINE8: OFF  
REC LINE9: OFF  
REC LINE10: OFF  
REC LINE11: OFF  
REC LINE12: OFF  
REC LINE13: OFF  
12  
REC LINE13 0013  
This selects blanking ON or OFF for the vertical blanking  
period of the video signals.  
0: Blanking is effected forcibly for all lines.  
1: No blanking is effected for any of the lines.  
2: Blanking ON or OFF is selected for each line.  
<Note>  
804 BLANK LINE 0000  
BLANK  
THRU  
MANU  
0001  
0002  
When setting “2 (MANU)” is selected and the STOP button is  
pressed, operation transfers to the sub-screen, and ON or  
OFF can be selected for each line. To return from the sub-  
screen, press the STOP button again.  
The underline on the setting item denotes the initial setting.  
– 75 –  
 
Setup menus  
USER menu  
<V BLANK> (continued)  
Item  
Setting  
Superimposed  
display  
Superimposed  
display  
Description  
No.  
No.  
Sub screen  
0: Blanking is forcibly effected.  
1: No blanking is effected.  
00  
01  
02  
03  
04  
05  
06  
07  
08  
09  
10  
11  
LINE 10&273 0000  
0001  
BLANK  
THRU  
0: Blanking is forcibly effected.  
1: No blanking is effected.  
LINE 11&274 0000  
0001  
BLANK  
THRU  
0: Blanking is forcibly effected.  
1: No blanking is effected.  
LINE 12&275 0000  
0001  
BLANK  
THRU  
0: Blanking is forcibly effected.  
1: No blanking is effected.  
LINE 13&276 0000  
0001  
BLANK  
THRU  
0: Blanking is forcibly effected.  
1: No blanking is effected.  
LINE 14&277 0000  
0001  
BLANK  
THRU  
0: Blanking is forcibly effected.  
1: No blanking is effected.  
LINE 15&278 0000  
0001  
BLANK  
THRU  
0: Blanking is forcibly effected.  
1: No blanking is effected.  
LINE 16&279 0000  
0001  
BLANK  
THRU  
0: Blanking is forcibly effected.  
1: No blanking is effected.  
LINE 17&280 0000  
0001  
BLANK  
THRU  
0: Blanking is forcibly effected.  
1: No blanking is effected.  
LINE 18&281 0000  
0001  
BLANK  
THRU  
0: Blanking is forcibly effected.  
1: No blanking is effected.  
LINE 19&282 0000  
0001  
BLANK  
THRU  
0: Blanking is forcibly effected.  
1: No blanking is effected.  
LINE 20&283 0000  
0001  
BLANK  
THRU  
0: Blanking is forcibly effected.  
1: No blanking is effected.  
LINE 21&284 0000  
0001  
BLANK  
THRU  
The underline on the setting item denotes the initial setting.  
– 76 –  
 
USER menu  
<MENU>  
Item  
Setting  
Superimposed  
display  
Superimposed  
display  
Description  
No.  
No.  
This selects the user file whose contents will be loaded into  
USER1.  
A00 LOAD  
0000  
0001  
0002  
0003  
USER2  
USER3  
USER4  
USER5  
0: The USER2 file contents are loaded.  
1: The USER3 file contents are loaded.  
2: The USER4 file contents are loaded.  
3: The USER5 file contents are loaded.  
<Note>  
When the SET button is pressed after loading, the setting will  
be stored in the memory. When the MENU button is pressed,  
the setting will not be changed.  
This selects the user file into which the USER1 settings will be  
saved.  
A01 SAVE  
0000  
0001  
0002  
0003  
0004  
USER2  
USER3  
USER4  
USER5  
LOCKED  
0: The settings are saved in USER2.  
1: The settings are saved in USER3.  
2: The settings are saved in USER4.  
3: The settings are saved in USER5.  
4: This display appears when all the user files are in the  
change prohibit status.  
<Notes>  
• User files whose status have been set to change prohibit  
cannot be selected.  
• When all the user files are in the change prohibit status, the  
“LOCKED” display appears and the contents cannot be  
saved.  
This loads the contents of the selected user file into USER1  
and it starts operation with the USER1 settings when the  
power is turned on.  
0: Operation is started with the settings of the previously set  
user file.  
1: The contents of USER2 are loaded into USER1 and  
operation is started with the USER1 settings.  
2: The contents of USER3 are loaded into USER1 and  
operation is started with the USER1 settings.  
3: The contents of USER4 are loaded into USER1 and  
operation is started with the USER1 settings.  
4: The contents of USER5 are loaded into USER1 and  
operation is started with the USER1 settings.  
A02 P.ON LOAD  
0000  
0001  
0002  
0003  
0004  
OFF  
USER2  
USER3  
USER4  
USER5  
This selects whether to set or release the user file (USER2 –  
USER5) lock mode.  
0: The lock is released (changes can be made).  
1: The lock is set (changes are prohibited).  
<Note>  
A03 MENU LOCK 0000  
0001  
OFF  
ON  
The lock cannot be set for USER1.  
The underline on the setting item denotes the initial setting.  
<Notes>  
• No. A00 (LOAD), No. A01 (SAVE) and No. A02 (P.ON LOAD) are the menu items which can  
be set only for USER1. They are not displayed with the USER2 – USER5 files.  
• No. A03 (MENU LOCK) is the menu item which can be set only for the USER2 – USER5  
files. It is not displayed with USER1.  
– 77 –  
 
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. 100X normal speed).  
The time code values are indicated using the display and superimpose functions.  
TCR 00 : 07 : 04 : 24  
Frames  
Hours Seconds  
Minutes  
User bit  
“User bit” refers to the 32-bit (8-digit) data frame among the time code signals which has  
been released to users. It enables operator numbers values to be recorded.  
The alphanumeric characters which can be used for the user bit are the figures 0 to 9 and the  
letters A to F.  
<Note>  
Time code and user’s bit control during tape play is exercised by the data recorded in the  
SBC area. The data recorded in this area includes the data that appears on the display or is  
superimposed on the TV monitor screen and the communication data that is transferred to  
the editing controller.  
– 78 –  
 
Recording internal/external time codes  
1. Setting the internal time code  
1
Place the VTR in the stop mode.  
2
Set the TC/CTL switch to TC.  
3
Set the TC INT/EXT switch to INT. (Internal time code selected)  
4
Set the REC RUN/FREE RUN switch position.  
REC RUN: The time code runs at the same time as the recording proceeds.  
FREE RUN: The time code runs in the same way as the time regardless of the VTR’s  
operation.  
5
Set the REGEN/PRESET switch position.  
REGEN: Continuity is maintained with the recorded time code before editing.  
(Detailed settings are also possible using the menu settings. See the menu  
items below.)  
Setup menu No. 503 (TCG REGEN)  
Setup menu No. 504 (REGEN MODE)  
PRESET: Recording starts from the value set with the TC SET button.  
<Note>  
During auto editing, REGEN will be selected by the setup menu No. 504 setting even if  
the switch has been set to the PRESET position.  
6
Set the TC SET button.  
Use the TC SET button to set the start number of the time code or user bit.  
1 Press the SHIFT button.  
The leftmost digit flashes.  
2 Press the ADJ button to change the value.  
Each time the button is pressed, the number changes. The setting range is given  
below.  
Time code  
00:00:00:00 – 23:59:59:29  
User bit  
00 00 00 00 – FF FF FF FF  
3 Repeat steps 1 and 2 to change the value.  
4 When the setting of the start number is completed, press the START button. In the  
FREE RUN mode, the time code now starts running.  
5 Proceed with the recording or editing.  
2. Setting the external time code (TC switch EXT)  
1
Place the VTR in the stop mode.  
2
Set the TC/CTL switch to TC.  
3
Set the TC INT/EXT switch to EXT. (External time code selected)  
4
Setup menu No. 505 (EXT TC SEL) can be set as follows.  
LTC: The LTC signal input to the TIME CODE IN connector (XLR) 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.  
– 79 –  
 
Reproducing the time code/user bit  
1
Place the unit in the stop mode.  
2
Set the TC/CTL button to TC.  
3
Set the TC/UB switch to TC or UB.  
TC: The time code is displayed.  
UB: The user bit is displayed.  
• When it is no longer possible to read the time code, it is interpolated using the  
CTL signal.  
4
Press the PLAY button.  
Playback now commences, and the time code appears on the display.  
When setup menu No. 006 (SUPER) is ON, the time code value is superimposed onto  
the video signal from the VIDEO OUT 3 connector.  
<Notes>  
• When the time code signal cannot be read, the time code is automatically interpolated by  
the CTL signal.  
The display appears as shown below.  
• The colon between the seconds and frames changes to a period when the drop frame time  
code is read.  
00:01:04:07  
TR  
The colon between the seconds and frames  
changes to period during drop frame mode.  
When the time code signal cannot be read,  
an asterix () is displayed.  
– 80 –  
 
Superimpose screen  
The control signals, time code, etc. are displayed using abbreviations.  
CTL = control signal  
TCR = TC time code reading  
UBR = TC user bit reading  
Abbreviation  
:
:
:
TCR  
TV monitor  
Characters displayed  
The background of characters superimposed on the display can be changed using setup  
menu No. 007 (CHARA TYPE).  
:
:
:
TCR  
TV monitor  
Display position  
The position of the characters superimposed on the display can be changed using setup  
menus No. 001 (CHARA H-POS) and No. 002 (CHARA V-POS).  
:
:
:
TCR  
:
:
:
TCR  
TV monitor  
TV monitor  
Operation mode  
The VTR’s operation mode can also be displayed using setup menu No. 003 (DISPLAY SEL).  
:
:
:
TCR  
STOP  
VTR operation mode  
TV monitor  
– 81 –  
 
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.  
EXT  
1
What is the SERVO REF on the setup  
menu No. 304 setting?  
AUTO  
YES  
Is the unit in the recording mode?  
2
NO  
Is the unit in the editing mode?  
(Is VIDEO, CH1, CH2, CUE or TC  
3
YES  
selected?)  
NO  
NO  
Is the input video signal  
available?  
YES  
NO  
Is the REF VIDEO signal supplied?  
4
YES  
The REF VIDEO input  
signal serves as the  
reference signal.  
The internal sync signal  
serves as the reference  
signal.  
The input video signal  
serves as the reference  
signal.  
– 82 –  
 
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  
SERVO REF  
on the setup menu  
No. 304 position  
Input signal status  
Reference signal  
(servo reference)  
VIDEO IN signal  
REF IN signal  
REF IN signal  
Internal sync signal  
REF IN signal  
×
×
×
×
AUTO  
×
×
Internal sync signal  
REF IN signal  
Internal sync signal  
REF IN signal  
EXT  
×
×
Internal sync signal  
During recording or editing  
SERVO REF  
on the setup menu  
No. 304 position  
Input signal status  
Reference signal  
(servo reference)  
VIDEO IN signal  
REF IN signal  
VIDEO 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.  
– 83 –  
 
Audio V Fade Function  
When editing tapes, the edit point splicing selection (setup 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 (setup menu No. 309 and 310) is CUT  
Audio signal A  
Audio signal B  
Noise appears at the edit splice.  
When the edit point splicing selection (setup menu No. 309 and 310) is FADE  
Audio signal A  
Audio signal B  
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.  
– 84 –  
 
Printed circuit board  
Printed  
circuit  
board  
Abbr.  
name  
Factory  
setting  
Full name  
Audio Input  
Function  
F8 board SW1  
ADDA1  
This sets the CH1 audio input  
impedance.  
Impedance SW  
HIGH  
HIGH/600  
SW41  
Audio Input  
Impedance SW  
This sets the CH2 audio input  
impedance.  
HIGH  
HIGH  
HIGH/600Ω  
H2 board SW101 Cue Input  
CUE Impedance SW  
This sets the CUE input impedance.  
F4 board SW940 Component PB/PR This sets the component PB/PR  
Output level  
selector  
output level when connecting with  
the editor.  
BETA  
M
II : MII level  
BETA : ß-CAM level  
– 85 –  
 
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 CHASSIS TRAK be used. (The complete  
slide rail and bracket unit is not available from Panasonic) For further details, consult with  
your dealer.  
1
Remove the screws on the left and right sides of the unit.  
2
Use the removed screw to attach the inner members of the slide rails.  
Inner member  
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 0.4" long in their place.  
Use four screws to secure each inner member.  
3
Attach the outer member brackets to the rack.  
Check that the height is the same for the left and right brackets.  
4
Attach the AJ-MA75P rack-mounting adaptors with included 4 screws.  
5
Remove the 4 rubber legs from the bottom of the unit, and install the unit in the rack.  
After the unit has been installed, check that it moves smoothly along the rails.  
EIA Standard rack  
Fasten it to the  
rack with set  
screws.  
<Notes>  
• Keep the temperature inside the rack to between +41°F (5°C) and +104°F (40°C).  
• Bolt the rack securely to the floor so that it will not topple over when the VTR is drawn out.  
– 86 –  
 
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 AUTO OFF lamp lights and the cassette  
tape is automatically ejected.  
Keep the power supplied and simply wait until the AUTO OFF lamp goes off.  
– 87 –  
 
Error messages  
When a warning occurs in this unit, the warning lamp lights up.  
Opening the DIAG menu will display the warning description on the counter display and the  
monitor. Also, when an abnormal operation is detected in this unit, the AUTO OFF lamp lights  
up and a message appears on the counter display.  
DIAG menu  
This display the VCR information.  
VCR information includes “WARNING” information and “HOURS METER” (usage time)  
information. A DIAG menu appears on the monitor when the monitor is connected to the  
VIDEO OUT 3 connector on the connector section.  
Displaying the DIAG menu  
1
Press the DIAG button.  
The DIAG menu screen is displayed on the monitor, and the message is displayed on  
the counter display.  
2
3
The “WARNING” information and “HOURS METER” information can be switched by  
pressing the search buttons.  
Press the DIAG button again to return to the original display.  
2
EJECT  
INPUT SELECT  
SDI  
SDI  
VIDEO  
Y PB PR  
CMPST  
ON  
SDTI(V&A)  
AUDIO ANALOG AES/EBU USER SET  
AUTO OFF  
OFF  
POWER  
CH CONDITION  
TC MODE  
CONTROL  
REMOTE  
PUSH  
TC  
INT TAPE  
JOG  
SHTL  
SLOW  
TC/CTL  
RESET  
METER  
FULL/FINE  
REV  
FWD  
UB  
EXT  
EE  
LOCAL  
STAND BY  
PLAYER  
RECORDER  
L
MONITOR SELECT  
R
TC SET  
SHIFT ADJ START  
DV SCH CF  
INSERT-  
W
SERVO  
PLAY  
REC INHIBIT  
REC  
LEVEL  
CH1  
CH2  
CUE  
VIDEO  
EDIT  
REW  
VIDEO CH1  
CH2 CUE  
TC  
ASSEMBLE  
PREVIEW  
REC  
PB  
A
IN  
A
AUTO EDIT  
OUT  
REVIEW  
PREROLL  
TRIM  
SET  
+
HEADPHONES  
STOP  
FF  
IN  
OUT  
PULL  
OPEN  
PULL  
OPEN  
PULL FOR VARIABLE  
ENC  
CONTROL  
REMOTE  
SET UP  
PRESET  
HUE  
SYNCHRO-  
NIZE  
VIDEO  
LEVEL  
CHROMA  
LEVEL  
REC  
MENU SET DIAG  
CF  
4F  
TC  
INHIBIT  
ON  
PRESET  
MANUAL  
PRESET  
PRESET  
MANUAL  
ON  
REGEN REC RUN  
LOCAL  
MANUAL  
MANUAL  
2F  
OFF  
OFF  
PRESET FREE RUN  
1, 3  
“WARNING” information display  
• A warning message is displayed whenever a warning occurs (the warning lamp lights up).  
When warnings have not been detected, “NO WARNING” is displayed.  
• When multiple warning occur, the descriptions for each warning can be checked by turning  
the search dial.  
– 88 –  
 
Displaying the “HOURS METER” information  
Turn the search dial to move the cursor ( ). The description for the item where the cursor is located is shown on  
the counter display.  
Item No.  
H00  
Item  
OPERATION  
DRUM RUN  
TAPE RUN  
Description  
Displays the time that the power has been supplied in one-hour units.  
Displays the time that the drum has been rotating in one-hour units.  
H01  
H02  
Displays the time that the tape has been running during FF, REW, PLAY, SEARCH (JOG,  
VAR, SHTL), REC, and EDIT modes (except for STILL in the JOG, VAR or SHTL mode) in  
one-hour units.  
H03  
H11  
H12  
THREADING  
DRUM RUN r  
TAPE RUN r  
The number of times for threading/unthreading is displayed in single units.  
Displays the time that the drum has been rotating in one-hour units. (Can be reset)  
Displays the time that the tape has been running during FF, REW, PLAY, SEARCH (JOG,  
VAR, SHTL), REC, and EDIT modes (except for STILL in the JOG, VAR or SHTL mode) in  
one-hour units. (Can be reset)  
H13  
THREADING r  
POWER ON  
The number of times for threading/unthreading is displayed in single units. (Can be reset)  
This displays the number of times the power has been turned on in 1-time increments.  
H30  
<Notes>  
• The resettable items in the “HOURS METER” information are reset by the shop when performing maintenance or  
other work.  
• The search buttons and the search dial cannot be operated while the DIAG menu is displayed.  
If “T&S&M” is selected in the setup menu No. 003 (DISPLAY SEL), a message appears in the mode display  
whenever a warning or error occurs. When multiple events occur, the event with the highest priority is displayed.  
Priority  
Display  
Description  
High  
Error messages  
When an abnormal operation is detected in this unit, the AUTO OFF lamp lights up  
(See error message table) and an error message is displayed.  
INT SG  
If “BB” in No. 601 (INT BB SIG) in the setup menu is selected or when ON has been  
selected as the setup menu No. 722 (INT SG) setting, pressing the REC button or  
the EDIT button (E to E mode) will display “INT SG” for the first two seconds. This is  
also displayed for the first two seconds when starting editing.  
NO INPUT  
If there is no input signal (except for analog audio) to the connector selected using  
the INPUT SELECT switch, pressing the REC button or the EDIT button (E to E  
mode) will display “NO INPUT” for the first two seconds. This is also displayed for  
the first two seconds when starting editing.  
Warning messages  
When a warning occurs in this unit, the warning lamp lights up and a warning  
(See error message table) message is displayed. When multiple warnings occur, the warning with the highest  
priority is displayed.  
Low  
Warning messages  
Priority  
Monitor display  
Description  
VTR operation  
High  
FAN STOP  
This is displayed when the fan motor stops.  
Operation continues  
SERVO NOT LOCKED  
This is displayed when the servo is not locked for three or  
more seconds during playback, recording, or editing.  
Operation continues  
LOW RF  
This is displayed when envelope levels approximately 1/3  
that of normal levels are detected for more than one second Operation continues  
during playback, recording, or editing.  
HIGH ERROR RATE  
OVER RECORDING  
This is displayed when the error rate increases and  
correction/interpolation is performed on either the video or Operation continues  
audio playback signal.  
When voice-over editing is performed using the internal  
audio memory, this message appears if the duration of the Operation continues  
signals recorded in the memory exceeds 20 seconds.  
Low  
– 89 –  
 
Table of AUTO OFF Error messages  
VTR operation  
(Restart condition)  
Counter display  
Monitor display  
Description  
If the capstan motor speed is abnormally low, the  
AUTO OFF lamp lights, and the message display  
flashes.  
CAP ROTATE TOO  
SLOW  
CAP ROTA TOO  
SLOW  
STOP  
(POWER OFFON)  
If an abnormal tension at the supply side is detected  
in the capstan mode, the AUTO OFF lamp lights, and  
the message display flashes.  
CAP TENSION ERROR  
DEW  
CAP TENSION ERROR  
DEW  
STOP  
(POWER OFFON)  
If condensation is detected, the AUTO OFF lamp  
lights, the message display flashes, and the VTR is  
transferred to the eject mode. After the tape is  
ejected, the drum rotates in order to eliminate the  
condensation.  
EJECT  
When the condensation has been eliminated, the  
AUTO OFF lamp and message display go off, and  
the VTR can be used.  
(Normal operation  
resumed after  
condensation is  
eliminated)  
<Notes>  
1)  
2)  
If condensation is detected in the eject mode, the  
drum starts rotating as soon as it is detected.  
If condensation is detected when the cassette  
has been inserted, the drum rotation is stopped,  
and after the tape is ejected, the drum starts  
rotating.  
If the cylinder motor speed is abnormally high, the  
AUTO OFF lamp lights, and the message display  
flashes.  
DRUM ROTATE TOO  
FAST  
DRUM ROTA TOO  
FAST  
STOP  
(POWER OFFON)  
If the cylinder motor speed is abnormally low, the  
AUTO OFF lamp lights, and the message display  
flashes.  
DRUM ROTATE TOO  
SLOW  
DRUM ROTA TOO  
SLOW  
STOP  
(POWER OFFON)  
If the tape start and tape end are detected simulta-  
neously either during or after loading, the AUTO OFF  
lamp lights, and the message display flashes.  
E-FF  
E-FF  
STOP  
(POWER OFFON)  
The AUTO OFF lamp lights and the message display  
flashes when the take-up reel has been rotating idly  
FRONT LOAD ERROR  
FRONT LOAD ERROR  
STOP  
fixed period of time while the start/end  
for  
a
processing operation during loading (half position) is  
being performed or when it was impossible to eject  
the tape.  
(POWER OFFON)  
If the cassette does not move up even when 6  
seconds have elapsed since the VTR was transferred  
to the eject mode, the AUTO OFF lamp lights, and  
the message display flashes.  
FRONT LOAD MOTOR  
FRONT LOAD MOTOR  
STOP  
<Note>  
(POWER OFFON)  
If the cassette does not move down inside the  
machine even when 6 seconds have elapsed since  
the cassette was inserted, the VTR is transferred to  
the eject mode.  
When the unloading operation is not completed within  
6 seconds, the AUTO OFF lamp lights, and the  
message display flashes.  
LOADING MOTOR  
LOADING MOTOR  
STOP  
(POWER OFFON)  
<Note>  
When the loading operation is not completed within 6  
seconds, the VTR is transferred to the eject (unload-  
ing) mode.  
– 90 –  
 
VTR operation  
(Restart condition)  
Counter display  
Monitor display  
Description  
If the reel motor at the take-up side is running in the  
reverse direction, the AUTO OFF lamp lights, and the  
message display flashes.  
REEL DIR UNMATCH  
REEL DIR UNMATCH  
STOP  
(POWER OFFON)  
If an abnormal tension at the supply side is detected  
in the reel mode, the AUTO OFF lamp lights, and the  
message display flashes.  
REEL TENSION ERROR REEL TENSION ERROR  
STOP  
(POWER OFFON)  
When the servo microcomputer does not follow the  
instructions of the system control microcomputer  
SERVO COMM ERROR  
SERVO COMM ERROR  
STOP  
even when 10 seconds have elapsed, the AUTO OFF (POWER OFFON)  
lamp lights, and the message display flashes.  
When there is no response from the servo micro-  
STOP  
SERVO CONTROL  
ERROR  
SERVO CONTROL  
ERR  
computer for 1 or more seconds, the AUTO OFF  
(POWER OFFON)  
lamp lights, and the message display flashes.  
When only the servo microcomputer was reset in an  
STOP  
SERVO ERROR  
SERVO ERROR  
instantaneous power failure, the AUTO OFF lamp  
(POWER OFFON)  
lights, and the message display flashes.  
If the start/end processing operation is not completed,  
STOP  
S-FF/REW TIMEOVER  
S-FF/REW TIMEOVER  
S REEL TOO FAST  
the AUTO OFF lamp lights, and the message display  
(POWER OFFON)  
flashes.  
If the supply reel motor should rotate at an ab-  
STOP  
S REEL ROTA TOO  
FAST  
normally fast rate, the AUTO OFF lamp lights, and  
(POWER OFFON)  
the message display flashes.  
If an abnormal torque applied to the supply reel motor  
is detected, the AUTO OFF lamp lights, and the  
message display flashes.  
S REEL TORQUE  
ERROR  
S REEL TORQUE  
ERR  
STOP  
(POWER OFFON)  
If the take-up reel motor should rotate at an ab-  
STOP  
T REEL ROTA TOO  
FAST  
T REEL TOO FAST  
normally fast rate, the AUTO OFF lamp lights, and  
(POWER OFFON)  
the message display flashes.  
If an abnormal torque applied to the take-up reel  
STOP  
T REEL TORQUE  
ERROR  
T REEL TORQUE  
ERR  
motor is detected, the AUTO OFF lamp lights, and  
(POWER OFFON)  
the message display flashes.  
If the tape has not been wound up during unloading,  
STOP  
UNLOAD ERROR  
WINDUP ERROR  
UNLOAD ERROR  
WINDUP ERROR  
the AUTO OFF lamp lights, and the message display  
(POWER OFFON)  
flashes.  
If the tape was not wound up at less than the  
standard speed (1×) when the total tape amount was  
STOP  
(POWER OFFON)  
not detected or if abnormal tape slack or tension was  
detected at speeds above 1× after the total tape  
amount was detected, the AUTO OFF lamp lights,  
and the message display flashes.  
If, after the cassette has been inserted, the tape take-  
up reel has not wound up the tape at the standard  
speed (1×) or faster while the total tape amount is not  
detected and while the tape is traveling in the forward  
or reverse direction, the AUTO OFF lamp lights, and  
the message display flashes.  
WINDUP REEL NOT  
ROTA  
W-UP REEL NOT ROTA  
STOP  
(POWER OFFON)  
– 91 –  
 
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 95 – 97.)  
(2) Conditions for acknowledging commands from RS-232C interface  
The front panel REMOTE/LOCAL switch must be at REMOTE.  
The setup menu item No. 204 “RS232C SEL” must be ON.  
If the above conditions are not met, [ACK] + [STX]ER001[EXT] is returned to the external unit.  
Whether the [ACK] code is returned depends on the setting which has been selected for setup menu item No. 209  
“RETURN ACK”.  
2. Hardware specifications  
External interface specifications  
1) Connector specifications  
Connector: D-SUB 25-pin (crossover cable supported)  
Pin No.  
Signal  
FG  
Circuit name  
Protective ground  
Received data  
Description  
1
2
Frame ground  
RXD  
TXD  
CTS  
RTS  
DTR  
SG  
Data is sent to PC.  
3
Transmitted data  
Clear to send  
Data is received from PC.  
Shorted with pin 5.  
4
5
Request to send  
Data terminal ready  
Signal ground  
Shorted with pin 4.  
6
No processing  
7
Signal ground  
20  
DSR  
Data set ready  
+ voltage output after communication enable status  
2) Example of connection with controller (PC)  
Using crossover cable with D-SUB 25-pin  
Using crossover cable with D-SUB 9-pin and  
connectors  
25-pin connectors  
PC side  
PC side  
(D-SUB 25-pin  
(D-SUB 9-pin  
VTR side  
VTR side  
connector)  
connector)  
FG  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
FG  
RXD  
TXD  
DTR  
SG  
DSR  
RTS  
CTS  
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
FG  
TXD  
RXD  
RTS  
CTS  
DSR  
SG  
RXD  
TXD  
CTS  
RTS  
DTR  
SG  
RXD  
TXD  
CTS  
RTS  
DTR  
SG  
DTR  
20  
20 DSR  
20 DSR  
– 92 –  
 
3. Software specifications  
Protocol  
1) Communication parameters  
Communication system  
Asynchronous, full duplex  
300/600/1200/2400/4800/9600  
7 bit/8 bit  
Communication speed  
Bit length  
Stop bit  
1 bit/2 bit  
Parity bit  
NONE/ODD/EVEN  
ACK code  
ACK code returned/ACK code not returned  
<Note>  
The ACK code is what is returned from the VTR to the controller when data has  
been successfully sent from the controller.  
The underlining indicates the factory settings.  
Any changes to the settings can be made using the setup menu items listed below.  
Communication parameter  
Communication speed  
Bit length  
Setup menu item  
No. 205 BAUD RATE  
No. 206 DATA LENGTH  
No. 207 STOP BIT  
Stop bit  
Parity bit  
No. 208 PARITY  
ACK code  
No. 209 RETURN ACK  
2) Send format [controller (PC) VTR]  
Data format  
[STX] [command] [:] [data] [ETX]  
02h XX XX XX 3Ah XX-XX 03h  
(ASCII code: symbols, numbers upper-case letters)  
20h<XX<7Fh  
• [command]: Command identifier; a 3-byte identifier (ASCII code: symbols, numbers, upper-case letters) is sent as the  
command.  
• [ : ]:  
This code serves as a delimiter between the command and data.  
• [data]:  
Data (ASCII code: symbols, numbers, upper-case letters) can be added in the number of bytes required.  
Outline of send procedure from controller  
1. The send command starts with STX (start of text = 02h). The command is then identified by COMMAND which  
follows and the data is added as required.  
The format ends with ETX (end of text = 03h).  
2. When a different command is to be sent, a response is awaited from the VTR, and then the command is sent. (See  
page 94.)  
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.  
– 93 –  
 
RS-232C interface  
3) Return format [VTR controller (PC)]  
The following responses are made to the command. If necessary, more than one response is made.  
When the communication has terminated normally  
1. The receive completion message is returned.  
[ACK]  
06h  
2. The execution completion message is returned.  
[STX] [command] [data] [ETX]  
02h XX XX XX XX-XX 03h  
• [command]: This is the message (data) which is returned or the execution completion message identifier.  
• [data]:  
This is the data to be returned. It can be omitted.  
Example:  
Send command  
[STX] OPL [ETX]  
Return message (data)  
[ACK] [STX] OPL [ETX]  
When the communication has terminated abnormally  
[NACK]  
15h  
When processing is not possible due to incorrect data or trouble in the VTR  
1. The receive completion message is returned.  
[ACK]  
06h  
2. An error code is returned.  
[STX] E R N1 N2 N3 [ETX]  
02h Error code  
03h  
4. Error code table  
ER001: Invalid command  
• Unsupported command received.  
• Error in command execution  
ER002: Parameter error  
ER102: VTR mode error (front loading motor)  
ER103: VTR mode error (loading motor)  
ER104: VTR mode error (drum, capstan system)  
ER105: VTR mode error (reel system)  
ER106: VTR mode error (tension system)  
ER108: VTR dew error  
ER1FF: VTR system error  
– 94 –  
 
5. Command table  
(1) Commands relating to operation control  
<Notes>  
• As for the return (completion) message, [ACK] is first returned when data is received, and the execution message is  
subsequently returned. It is only the execution message which is listed in this table.  
• In the case of commands not listed in the table, ER001 (invalid command) is returned after [ACK] has been returned.  
VTR  
operation  
Return (completion)  
message  
Send command  
Supplementary notes  
This command is for stopping the tape travel.  
The resulting output picture and sound statuses  
differ according to the settings selected for the setup  
menu No. 105 (AUTO EE SEL).  
STOP  
[STX] OSP [ETX]  
[STX] OSP [ETX]  
This command is for ejecting the cassette tape.  
The resulting output picture and sound statuses  
differ according to the settings selected for the setup  
menu No. 105 (AUTO EE SEL).  
EJECT  
[STX] OEJ [ETX]  
[STX] OEJ [ETX]  
This command is for starting playback.  
PLAY  
[STX] OPL [ETX]  
[STX] ORW [ETX]  
[STX] OPL [ETX]  
[STX] ORW [ETX]  
This command is for rewinding the tape.  
The resulting output picture and sound statuses  
differ according to the settings selected for the setup  
menu No. 105 (AUTO EE SEL).  
REWIND  
The maximum tape speed differs according to the  
setting selected for setup menu No. 102 (FF. REW  
MAX).  
This command is for fast forwarding the tape.  
The resulting output picture and sound statuses  
differ according to the settings selected for the setup  
menu No. 105 (AUTO EE SEL).  
FAST  
FORWARD  
[STX] OFF [ETX]  
[STX] OFF [ETX]  
The maximum tape speed differs according to the  
setting selected for setup menu No. 102 (FF. REW  
MAX).  
This command is for starting the recording.  
This is the forward direction shuttle command.  
REC  
[STX] ORC [ETX]  
[STX] ORC [ETX]  
[STX] OSF [ETX]  
SHTL  
FORWARD  
[STX] OSF:data [ETX]  
data = n: speed data  
0: STILL  
1: ×0.03 (DVCPRO), ×0.03 (DV, DVCAM)  
2: ×0.1  
3: ×0.2  
4: ×0.5  
5: ×1  
(DVCPRO), ×0.1  
(DVCPRO), ×0.3  
(DVCPRO), ×0.5  
(DVCPRO), ×1  
(DV, DVCAM)  
(DV, DVCAM)  
(DV, DVCAM)  
(DV, DVCAM)  
6: ×1.85 (DVCPRO), ×1.85 (DV, DVCAM)  
7: ×4.1  
8: ×9.5  
9: ×16  
(DVCPRO), ×3.1  
(DVCPRO), ×9.5  
(DVCPRO), ×16  
(DV, DVCAM)  
(DV, DVCAM)  
(DV, DVCAM) :  
This speed differs according to the setting  
selected for setup menu No. 101 (SHTL MAX).  
This speed differs according to the setting  
selected for setup menu No. 101 (SHTL MAX).  
A: ×32  
(DVCPRO), ×32  
(DV, DVCAM) :  
– 95 –  
 
RS-232C interface  
VTR  
operation  
Return (completion)  
message  
Send command  
Supplementary notes  
SHTL  
REVERSE  
This is the reverse direction shuttle command.  
[STX] OSR:data [ETX]  
[STX] OSR [ETX]  
data = n: speed data  
0: STILL  
1: ×0.03 (DVCPRO), ×0.03 (DV, DVCAM)  
2: ×0.1  
(DVCPRO), ×0.1  
(DV, DVCAM)  
(DV, DVCAM)  
(DV, DVCAM)  
(DV, DVCAM)  
3: ×0.2  
(DVCPRO), ×0.3  
4: ×0.43 (DVCPRO), ×0.5  
5: ×1  
(DVCPRO), ×1  
6: ×1.85 (DVCPRO), ×1.85 (DV, DVCAM)  
7: ×4.1  
8: ×9.5  
9: ×16  
(DVCPRO), ×3.1  
(DVCPRO), ×9.5  
(DVCPRO), ×16  
(DV, DVCAM)  
(DV, DVCAM)  
(DV, DVCAM) :  
This speed differs according to the setting  
selected for setup menu No. 101 (SHTL MAX).  
This speed differs according to the setting  
selected for setup menu No. 101 (SHTL MAX).  
A: ×32  
(DVCPRO), ×32  
(DV, DVCAM) :  
STANDBY  
OFF  
This command is setting the VTR to standby OFF.  
This command is setting the VTR to standby ON.  
[STX] OBF [ETX]  
[STX] OBF [ETX]  
[STX] OBN [ETX]  
STANDBY  
ON  
[STX] OBN [ETX]  
– 96 –  
 
(2) Commands relating to inquiries  
<Notes>  
• As for the return (completion) message, [ACK] is first returned when data is received, and the execution message is  
subsequently returned. It is only the execution message which is listed in this table.  
• In the case of commands not listed in the table, ER001 (invalid command) is returned after [ACK] has been returned.  
VTR  
operation  
Return (completion)  
message  
Send command  
Supplementary notes  
This command is for inquiring about the counter  
value.  
CTL/TC  
DATA  
[STX] QCD [ETX]  
[STX] CD data [ETX]  
REQUEST  
data = f w gh mm ss ff  
f
w
= F  
= S  
gh =  
CTL:  
g = SP (20h): for a plus display  
– (2Dh): for a minus display  
CTL or TC is returned,  
whichever corresponds  
to the front display  
mode.  
h = 0 – 9: hours  
gh =  
00 – 23: hours  
TC:  
mm = 00 – 59: minutes  
ss = 00 – 59: seconds  
ff = 00 – 29: frames  
This command is for inquiring about the VTR’s oper-  
ation mode.  
STATUS  
REQUEST  
[STX] QOP [ETX]  
[STX] xxx [ETX]  
xxx = OEJ: EJECT  
OFF: FAST FORWARD  
OPL: PLAY  
ORC: REC  
ORW: REWIND  
OSP: STOP (including the STANDBY ON)  
SRS: (IN/OUT) PREROLL  
OBF: STANDBY OFF  
OSF: SHTL FORWARD  
OSR: SHTL REVERSE  
OJG: JOG FORWARD/REVERSE  
OSW: VAR FORWARD/REVERSE  
EAE: AUTO EDIT  
EON: EDIT ON (MANUAL EDIT)  
EPV: PREVIEW  
ERV: REVIEW  
ID (VTR No.)  
REQUEST  
This command is for inquiring about the VTR used.  
[STX] QID [ETX]  
[STX] data [ETX]  
data = AJ-D850  
– 97 –  
 
RS-232C interface  
(3) Microsoft QuickBASIC sample program  
CLS  
STX$ = CHR$(&H2): ETX$ = CHR$ (&H3): NAK$ = CHR$(15): ACK$ = CHR$(&H6)  
PRINT "*** RS-232C COMMUNICATION SAMPLE PROGRAM ***"  
PRINT "Type Command 'QUIT' to quit."  
PRINT  
REM *** Communication Port Initial & Open ***  
REM Port 1,9600Bps,No parity,8 bit data,1 stop bit  
OPEN "COM1:9600,N,8,1" FOR RANDOM AS #1 LEN = 256  
REM *** Input Command & Send Command ***  
SendCmd:  
INPUT "Input Command ="; SEND$  
IF SEND$ = "QUIT" THEN GOTO ProgEnd  
PRINT #1, STX$ + SEND$ + ETX$  
REM *** Wait for Receive Command ***  
WHILE LOC(1) = 0  
WAITKEY$ = INKEY$  
IF WAITKEY$ = "Q" THEN PRINT "*** Quit ***": GOTO ProgEnd  
WEND  
REM *** Receive Command ***  
RecvCmd:  
RECV$ = INPUT$(1, #1)  
IF RECV$ = STX$ THEN RECV$ = "[Stx]"  
IF RECV$ = ACK$ THEN RECV$ = "[Ack]"  
IF RECV$ = NAK$ THEN RECV$ = "[Nak]"  
IF RECV$ = ETX$ THEN BUFFER$ = BUFFER$ + "[Etx]": GOTO DispOut  
BUFFER$ = BUFFER$ + RECV$  
GOTO RecvCmd  
REM *** Output Receive Command ***  
DispOut:  
PRINT "Receive Command ="; BUFFER$  
PRINT  
BUFFER$ = ""  
GOTO SendCmd  
REM *** End Program ***  
ProgEnd:  
CLOSE  
END  
MICROSOFT QUICKBASIC is a registered trade mark of Microsoft Corporation.  
– 98 –  
 
Connector signals  
VIDEO IN  
SERIAL IN (DIGITAL)  
BNC × 2 Active through (Option)  
Y, PB, PR (ANALOG)  
BNC × 3  
Loop-through, 75termination  
switch provided  
VIDEO IN  
BNC × 2  
Loop-through, 75termination  
BNC × 2  
REF VIDEO IN  
switch provided  
VIDEO OUT  
AUDIO IN  
SERIAL OUT (DIGITAL) BNC × 3  
(Option)  
Y, PB, PR (ANALOG)  
VIDEO OUT  
BNC × 3  
BNC × 3  
SERIAL IN (DIGITAL)  
AUDIO IN (DIGITAL)  
AUDIO IN (ANALOG)  
CUE IN  
BNC × 2  
(Option)  
Pin No.  
Signal  
XLR × 2 CH1/CH2, AES/EBU format  
1
2
3
GND  
HOT  
COLD  
XLR × 2 CH1, CH2  
XLR × 1  
TIME CODE IN  
XLR × 1  
AUDIO OUT  
SERIAL OUT (DIGITAL) BNC × 3  
(Option)  
AUDIO OUT (DIGITAL) XLR × 2 CH1/CH2, AES/EBU format  
AUDIO OUT (ANALOG) XLR × 2 CH1, CH2  
CUE OUT  
XLR × 1  
TIME CODE OUT  
MONITOR OUT  
XLR × 1  
XLR × 2 L (CH1)/R (CH2)  
HEADPHONES (front) Mini-jack  
RS-422A REMOTE (9P)  
REMOTE IN/OUT  
Pin No.  
Signal  
FRAME GROUND  
TRANSMIT A  
RECEIVE B  
Pin No.  
Signal  
Pin No.  
Signal  
1
2
3
4
5
6
RECEIVE COMMON  
—————  
7
8
9
TRANSMIT B  
RECEIVE A  
TRANSMIT COMMON  
FRAME GROUND  
REMOTE OUT  
Pin No.  
Signal  
Pin No.  
Signal  
Pin No.  
Signal  
RECEIVE B  
1
2
3
FRAME GROUND  
RECEIVE A  
4
5
6
TRANSMIT COMMON  
—————  
7
8
9
TRANSMIT A  
FRAME GROUND  
TRANSMIT B  
RECEIVE COMMON  
– 99 –  
 
Connector signals  
PARALLEL REMOTE (25P)  
Pin No.  
Signal  
Pin No.  
10  
Signal  
—————  
Pin No.  
1 9  
Signal  
1
PLAY COMMAND  
STOP COMMAND  
FF COMMAND  
STAND BY ON STATUS  
PREROLL STATUS  
SERVO LOCK STATUS  
OPERATION ENABLE STATUS  
—————  
2
11  
—————  
20  
3
12  
10V, MAX 300mA  
PLAY STATUS  
STOP STATUS  
FF STATUS  
21  
4
REW COMMAND  
REC COMMAND  
EJECT COMMAND  
STAND BY COMMAND  
PREROLL COMMAND  
IN SET COMMAND  
13  
22  
5
14  
23  
6
15  
24  
—————  
7
16  
REW STATUS  
REC STATUS  
EJECT STATUS  
25  
GND  
8
9
17  
18  
<Notes>  
• COMMAND pins: TTL level, active low, 100ms edge electrical signal.  
• STATUS pins: open collector, sink current 6 mA  
RS-232C REMOTE (25-pin D-SUB crossover cable supported)  
Pin No.  
Abbreviation  
Circuit  
Description  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
FRAME GROUND Protective ground  
Frame ground  
Sends data to the PC.  
RxD  
TxD  
CTS  
RTS  
DTR  
GND  
Received data  
Transmitted data  
Clear to send  
Receives data from the PC.  
Shorted with pin 5.  
Shorted with pin 4.  
No processing  
Request to send  
Data terminal ready  
Signal ground  
Signal ground  
Positive power output after communication  
enable status  
20  
DSR  
Data set ready  
ENCODER REMOTE (15P)  
Pin No.  
Signal  
—————  
SET UP  
Pin No.  
Signal  
Pin No.  
11  
Signal  
RET GND  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
SYSTEM H 0  
SYS.SC COARSE (2)  
–12V  
12  
—————  
—————  
C LEVEL  
GND  
8
13  
9
HUE  
14  
SYS.SC FINE  
SYS.SC COARSE (1)  
+12V  
10  
VIDEO LEVEL  
15  
– 100 –  
 
Specifications  
GENERAL  
Power supply:  
Power consumption:  
AC 120 V, 50 – 60 Hz  
210 W  
Operating ambient temperature: 41°F to 104°F (5°C to 40°C)  
(Video signals adjustment)  
Composite video input signal:  
Video output gain:  
Video output chroma gain:  
Video output hue:  
Operating ambient humidity:  
Weight:  
10% to 90% (no condensation)  
36.96 lbs (16.8 kg)  
±3 dB  
±3 dB  
±3 dB  
±30°  
±15 IRE  
±15 µsec  
±180°  
Dimensions (W × H × D):  
Recording format:  
Recording tracks:  
16-3/4 × 6-15/16 × 16-3/8 inches  
DVCPRO format  
Digital video  
Video output setup:  
Time code;  
Recorded in sub-code area  
Video output sync phase:  
Video output SC phase:  
Video output Y/C delay:  
Digital audio; 2 channels  
Cue Signal; 1 track  
Control (CTL);1 track  
±300 nsec  
Tape speed:  
Recording time:  
33.820 mm/sec  
AUDIO  
184 minutes (with AJ-5P92LP)  
66 minutes (with AJ-P66MP)  
1/4-inch thin magnetic layer metal tape  
Less than 3 minutes (with AJ-5P92LP)  
Less than 2 minutes (with AJ-P66MP)  
±0 frame (using time code)  
±1 frame (using continuous CTL signal)  
Less than 0.5 sec.  
(Digital audio)  
Sampling frequencies:  
Quantizing:  
Frequency response:  
Dynamic range:  
48 kHz  
16 bits  
Tape:  
FF/REW time:  
20 Hz to 20 kHz ±1 dB  
Better than 90 dB (1 kHz, emphasis OFF,  
“A” weighted)  
Less than 0.05% (1 kHz, emphasis OFF,  
standard level)  
Editing accuracy:  
Tape timer accuracy:  
Servo lock time:  
Distortion:  
Crosstalk:  
(color framing/ standby ON)  
Less than –80 dB (1 kHz, between  
2 channels)  
Below measurable limit  
20 dB  
T1=50 µsec/T2=15 µsec (on/off  
selectable)  
VIDEO  
Wow & flutter:  
Headroom:  
Emphasis:  
(Digital video)  
Sampling frequencies:  
Quantizing:  
Y; 13.5 MHz/PB, PR; 3.375 MHz  
8 bits  
Reed-Solomon product code  
Error correction:  
(Cue track)  
Frequency response:  
(Digital IN/analog component OUT)  
300 Hz to 6 kHz ±3 dB  
Video bandwidth:  
Y;  
30 Hz to 5.5 MHz (±0.5 dB)  
(Audio input connector)  
5.75 MHz (–2 dB)  
Analog input (CH1/CH2):  
XLR×2, 600/high impedance selectable,  
+4/0/–20 dBu  
XLR×1, AES/EBU format  
PB, PR; 30 Hz to 1.3 MHz (±1 dB)  
1.5 MHz (–5 dB) typ.  
Better than 60 dB  
Digital input (CH1/CH2):  
S/N ratio:  
K factor:  
Serial digital input (option):  
Complies with SMPTE 259M-C, 272M  
Less than 1%  
standard (BNC, 75)  
XLR×1, 600/high impedance selectable,  
+4/0/–20/–60 dBu  
(Analog component IN/component OUT)  
Cue track input:  
Video bandwidth:  
Y;  
30 Hz to 5.5 MHz (±1 dB)  
5.75 MHz (–3 dB)  
(Audio output connector)  
Analog output (CH1/CH2):  
Digital output (CH1/CH2):  
Serial digital output (option):  
PB, PR; 30 Hz to 1.3 MHz (±1 dB)  
1.5 MHz (–6 dB) typ.  
Better than 55 dB  
XLR×2, low impedance, +4/0/–20 dBu  
XLR×1, AES/EBU format  
Complies with SMPTE 259M-C, 272M  
S/N ratio:  
K factor:  
Less than 1%  
standard (BNC, 75)  
(Analog composite IN/composite OUT)  
Cue track output:  
Monitor output:  
Headphones:  
XLR×1, low impedance, +4/0/–20 dBu  
XLR×2, low impedance, +4/0/–20 dBu  
Variable level, mini-jack, 8Ω  
Video bandwidth:  
Y; 30 Hz to 4.5 MHz (±1 dB)  
DG:  
Less than 4%  
Less than 3°  
DP:  
Y/C delay:  
K factor:  
Better than 20 nsec  
Less than 2%  
Other input/output connector  
Time code input:  
Time code output:  
RS-422A input/output:  
RS-422A output:  
RS-232C:  
XLR×1, 0.5 to 8 Vp-p  
XLR×1, 2.0 Vp-p  
D-sub 9-pin, RS-422A interface  
D-sub 9-pin, RS-422A interface  
D-sub 25-pin, RS-232C interface  
D-sub 25-pin  
(Video input connector)  
Analog component input:  
BNC×3 (Y, PB, PR)  
Y;  
1.0 Vp-p, 75Ω  
PB, PR; 0.486/0.7 Vp-p switchable, 75Ω  
(75% color bar, 7.5% setup)  
BNC×2, loop-through, 75on/off  
Analog composite  
Parallel input/output:  
Encoder remote:  
D-sub 15-pin  
Analog composite input:  
Reference input:  
Weight and dimensions shown are approximately.  
Specifications are subject to change without notice.  
BNC×2, loop-through, 75on/off  
Serial digital component input  
(option):  
Complies with SMPTE 259M-C standard,  
BNC×2, active through  
(Video output connector)  
Analog component output:  
BNC×3 (Y, PB, PR)  
Y;  
1.0 Vp-p, 75Ω  
PB, PR; 0.486/0.7 Vp-p switchable, 75Ω  
(75% color bar, 7.5% setup)  
BNC×3  
Analog composite output:  
Video1/video2/video3 (superimpose  
on/off)  
Serial digital component output  
(option):  
Complies with SMPTE 259M-C standard,  
BNC×3  
– 101 –  
 
PANASONIC BROADCAST & DIGITAL SYSTEMS COMPANY  
DIVISION OF MATSUSHITA ELECTRIC CORPORATION OF AMERICA  
Executive Office:  
3330 Cahuenga Blvd W., Los Angeles, CA 90068 (323) 436-3500  
EASTERN ZONE:  
One Panasonic Way 4E-7, Secaucus, NJ 07094 (201) 348-7621  
Mid-Atlantic/New England:  
One Panasonic Way 4E-7, Secaucus, NJ 07094 (201) 348-7621  
Southeast Region:  
1225 Northbrook Parkway, Ste 1-160 Suwanee, GA 30024 (770) 338-6835  
Central Region:  
1707 N Randall Road E1-C-1, Elgin, IL 60123 (847) 468-5200  
WESTERN ZONE:  
3330 Cahuenga Blvd W., Los Angeles, CA 90068 (323) 436-3500  
Dallas Region:  
6226 Abington Way, Houston, TX 77008 (713) 802-2726  
No. CA/Northwest Region:  
5870 Stoneridge, #3, Pleasanton, CA 94588 (925) 416-5108  
Government Marketing Department:  
52 West Gude Drive, Rockville, MD 20850 (301) 738-3840  
PARTS INFORMATION & ORDERING:  
9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. (EST) (800) 334-4881/24 Hr. Fax (800) 334-4880  
TECHNICAL SUPPORT:  
Emergency 24 Hour Parts & Service (800) 222-0741  
TRAINING INFORMATION:  
Digital System Products - (201) 392-6852  
Panasonic Canada Inc.  
5770 Ambler Drive, Mississauga, Ontario L4W 2T3 (905) 624-5010  
Panasonic de Mexico S.A. de C.V.  
Av angel Urraza Num. 1209 Col. de Valle 03100 Mexico, D.F. (52) 1 951 2127  
Printed in Japan  
VQT7281  
P
S0299H100 A  
 

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