Panasonic AJ-D455P operating instructions General and Features

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General and Features

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

It incorporates digital compression technology so that the deterioration in picture quality and sound quality resulting from dubbing is significantly minimized compared with existing analog systems.

Furthermore, since it has a compact 4U size and light weight, the unit can be carried around or mounted in a 19-inch rack with ease.

The settings for the unit’s setup can be performed while viewing the screen menus on the TV monitor. When DVCPRO cassette tapes are used, both assemble and insert editing can be performed by exercising control from an external component.

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

This unit can play back consumer-use cassette tapes shot by a digital camera or other consumer component. It can also record on consumer-use cassette tapes using the DV format. A cassette adapter (AJ-CS455P) is used for mini DV cassette tapes.

Digital slow motion/jog

The slow motion playback images can be reproduced clearly at any of the speeds given below using commands from the external controller or other such device: –0.43/–0.3/–0.2/ –0.1/–0.03/0/+0.03/+0.1/+0.2/+0.3/+0.43.

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

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

Dialy shuttle operation is possible through the external controller

Shuttle operations enable the tape to be played back with color images at a speed of up to 60 times normal tape speed in either the forward or reverse direction.

Time codes

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

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Contents Operating Instructions FCC Note Do not OpenContents General and Features FeaturesMenu-driven setup Multi-function input/output interfacesChannel high-sound-quality digital audio Automatic editing functions from the external controllerFront panel Controls and their functionsCounter Display Section Power switch Cassette insertion slot Eject buttonEDIT/EDIT REC/REC/REC INH lamps Remote lamp5RESET button @2Headphones jack4CTL/TC/UB/REMAIN button 6REW button@3Volume control @5SUPER ON/OFF switch@6MONITOR Select switch @7INT/EXT switch#3VIDEO Input switch #4AUDIO Input switch#5REMOTE/LOCAL switch #2DIAG buttonConnector area AC in socket Signal GND terminal Time Code IN/OUT connectorsDigital Audio IN/OUT connectors Analog Component Video in connectors6MONITOR OUT connector 7ANALOG Audio OUT connectorsTapes Type Description ConsumerCassette StandardSetup default settings Changing the settingsSETUP-MENU Init SET YESPLAY/NOSTOP Following message is displayedSetup menus Changing the fileSetting and releasing the lock mode Loading a user file Automatic loading of user file when the power is turned on Saving a user fileSetting Description System menuSystem DisplaySystem Setting Description Video output signal adjustmentsUser menu BasicBasic Setting Description Operation Operation Interface Edit Edit Setting Description JOG FWD JOG REVTape Protect Time Code SBC Sub Code Data area Time CodeVaux Video Auxiliary Data area Video Video Setting Description VIN SetupWide SelectAudio Audio Setting Description Menu Time code Time code/user bitUser bit Setting the external time code TC switch → EXT Setting the internal time codeRecording internal/external time codes Reproducing the time code/user bit Operation mode Superimpose screenCharacters displayed Display positionServo reference Rack mounting Installing the mechanism dust protector Video head cleaningCondensation Diag menu Error messagesDisplaying the Diag menu Item No Description Displaying the Hours Meter informationPriority Counter display Description Monitor display Auto OFF mode Connector signals Pin No. SignalSignal Pin No IEEE1394RS-232C Remote 25-pin D-SUB straight cable supported SignalPin No Abbreviation Circuit Description Printed circuit board Printed Abbr Factory Circuit Full name FunctionBoard NameSpecifications Other input/output connectorPanasonic Broadcast & Television Systems Company