General and Features

Features

*Applies only to AJ-PD950.

This multi-purpose studio digital video cassette recorder uses 1/4-inch compact video cassette tapes, and it is designed to record, playback and edit both interlace signals (525i/ 625i, 50 Mbps recording rate) and progressive signals (525p)* as well as record and play back existing DVCPRO signals (25 Mbps). Its 525/625 switching function makes this a studio video cassette recorder which can be used anywhere in the world. In addition, it corporates digital compression technology so that the deterioration in picture quality and sound quality resulting from dubbing is significantly minimized.

The compact, lightweight 4U size makes carrying easier, even when mounted in a 19-inch rack. 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.

The editing functions do not work when using this unit in DVCPRO (25 Mbps) mode.

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 92 minutes of recording

Two sizes of cassette tapes can be used with this unit: M cassette (max. 33 minutes) and L cassettes (max. 92 minutes). The width of the tapes measures 1/4 inch to achieve a compact design.

Superior Picture quality

Superior picture quality is delivered in the component signal and the 4:2:0p progressive signal* recording mode.

Switchable 525i/625i/525p*

The video input signal switch (settings: 525i/625i/525p*) can be set to accommodate the recording and playback of each type of signal.

SDI interface

This product’s standard features include 4:2:2/4:2:0p* serial digital interface.

Playback compatibility with DVCPRO

This product is also capable of recording in the existing DVCPRO format and playing back tapes which have been recorded using this format.

Digital slow motion/dial jog

With Panasonic’s unique digital slow motion technology, slow motion playback images are clear at the following speeds: –0.43/–0.3/–0.2/–0.1/–0.03/+0.03/+0.1/+0.2/+0.3/+0.5/+0.75

<Note>

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

Dial shuttle

Shuttle operations enable the tape to be played back with color images at a speed of up to 32 times the forward and reverse direction.

Time codes

This unit comes with a built-in time code generator (TCG)/time code reader (TCR). In addition to the internal time code, an external code input or input signal VITC can be recorded on this VTR as the LTC time code.

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