Panasonic AJ-D850P @2REMOTE/LOCAL switch, @3REMOTE lamp, @4Search button, @5JOG/SHTL/SLOW lamps

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Controls and their functions (continued)

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@2REMOTE/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.

@3REMOTE lamp

This lights when the REMOTE/LOCAL switch has been set to the REMOTE position.

@4Search 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.

@5JOG/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.

@6SHTL/SLOW switch

This selector switch is set when the search dial is used for SHTL or SLOW applications.

@7REV/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.

@8Search 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 –4normal 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 +4normal 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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Contents Operating Instructions FCC Note Do not OpenContents General and Features FeaturesTime codes Menu-driven setupRecording and playing back V blanking data Multi-function input/output interfacesFront panel Controls and their functionsFront Panel Top Section Eject button Input Select displayCassette insertion slot Channel condition lampsFront Panel Center Section @0INT/EXT switch 8TC/CTL switch9TC/UB switch @1TAPE/EE switch In the stop mode@3REMOTE lamp @2REMOTE/LOCAL switch@6SHTL/SLOW switch @4Search button#1PREVIEW/REVIEW buttons @9PREROLL button#0AUTO Edit button #2IN a IN/SET/OUT a OUT buttons#8Warning lamp $5Headphones jack#7Time code buttons #9Cassette insertion display lamp$7MONITOR Select switches $6Volume control$8METER FULL/FINE selector switch Front Panel Bottom Section 9SET button 7REC Inhibit switch8MENU button 0DIAG buttonConnector area Analog Audio in connectors AC in connectorSignal GND terminal CUE in connector7DIGITAL Audio IN/OUT connector 5ANALOG Component Video OUT connector6ANALOG Composite Video OUT connectors 9Remote control connectorsAnalog audio input connectors Reference input connectors Connections when one unit is usedInput connector Digital audio Analog video signal component Connections when 2 units are used deck to deckRemote control signal 9P RecorderConnections with editing controller Make these two SwitcherPlayer Source machine WFM VSCConsumer TapesType Description CassetteSwitching on the power/inserting the cassette STOP/STAND by mode Still Timer Setting3Adjusting the audio level Selecting video/audio input signals2Adjusting the video level RecordingPlayback Shuttle mode Jog modeJog/shuttle Manual editing Preroll Automatic editing Deck to Deck When the unit is used as the player Switch settings and adjustmentsWhen the unit is used as the recorder Automatic editingSelect the editing mode Match frame processing function Entering the edit pointsNegative duration function Checking the edit points Calculating the duration2Resetting either the edit in or OUT point 1Resetting both the edit in and OUT pointsModifying the edit points Preview Retry function Executing automatic editingPostroll Auto tag editingReview Split editing Deleting the edit points Audio split editingEntering the edit points Modifying the edit pointsDuration display Displaying the audio split edit pointsCueing up the tape to the edit points OperationsOperating procedure Voice-over facility internalStop For operation with an editing controller AG-A850 VTRAudio cross channel editing internal Example To record cross-faded audio signals onto CH2Connections Page Blanking data recording/playback Teletext signal recording/playback functionMode Additional lines Teletext signals Additional line recording/playback functionVideo level Video output encoder output signal adjustmentsSetup level Chroma level and hueChanging the settings Setup default settingsSETUP-MENU Init SET YESPLAY/NOSTOP Setup setting menus Changing the fileSetup menus Setting and releasing the lock modeLoading a user file USER1Automatic loading of user file when the power is turned on Saving a user fileSystem Setting DescriptionSystem menu DisplaySystem Setting Description User menu BasicBasic Setting Description Operation Operation Memory stop functionNormal EE ModeFRZ Mode RespnsInterface Edit Edit Setting Description JOG FWD VAR REVJOG Step JOG REVAmux AUD MEMMode AmuvoTape Protect Time CodeTCG DF ModeBlank TC&UBSBC sub code data area Time CodeVideo Vaux video auxiliary data areaVideo Setting Description Audio Audio Setting Description INH DV PB ATTMoni SEL CUE SlowBlank Blank Setting Description Line 10&273 0000 Menu User bit Time code/user bitTime code TCR 00 07 04 Frames Hours Seconds MinutesRecording internal/external time codes Setting the internal time codeSetting the external time code TC switch → EXT Time codeReproducing the time code/user bit Characters displayed Operation modeSuperimpose screen Display positionIs the input video signal available? What is the Servo REF on the setup menu No setting?Is the REF Video signal supplied? Servo referenceDuring playback or special playback Servo reference setting tablesDuring recording or editing Audio V Fade Function Printed circuit board CUERack mounting Inner memberVideo head cleaning CondensationDiag menu Error messagesDisplaying the Diag menu Priority Display Description Displaying the Hours Meter informationItem No Description Priority Monitor display Description VTR operationCounter display Monitor display Description VTR operation Table of Auto OFF Error messagesPower OFF→ON Restart conditionServo Control RS-232C interface Hardware specificationsExternal interface specifications IntroductionSoftware specifications ProtocolReturn format VTR → controller PC Error code tableWhen the communication has terminated abnormally Nack ACK STX OPL ETXCommand table Commands relating to operation control NotesStandby STX OBF ETX STX OSR ETXReverse Standby STX OBN ETXCommands relating to inquiries Notes Microsoft QuickBASIC sample program CLSSignal Connector signalsPin No. Signal Pin No SignalRS-232C Remote 25-pin D-SUB crossover cable supported Pin No Abbreviation Circuit DescriptionSpecifications Other input/output connectorParts Information & Ordering