Panasonic AJ-D850P manual 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 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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Contents Operating Instructions FCC Note Do not OpenContents General and Features FeaturesMenu-driven setup Recording and playing back V blanking dataTime codes Multi-function input/output interfacesFront panel Controls and their functionsFront Panel Top Section Input Select display Cassette insertion slotEject button Channel condition lampsFront Panel Center Section 8TC/CTL switch 9TC/UB switch@0INT/EXT switch @1TAPE/EE switch In the stop mode@2REMOTE/LOCAL switch @6SHTL/SLOW switch@3REMOTE lamp @4Search button@9PREROLL button #0AUTO Edit button#1PREVIEW/REVIEW buttons #2IN a IN/SET/OUT a OUT buttons$5Headphones jack #7Time code buttons#8Warning lamp #9Cassette insertion display lamp$7MONITOR Select switches $6Volume control$8METER FULL/FINE selector switch Front Panel Bottom Section 7REC Inhibit switch 8MENU button9SET button 0DIAG buttonConnector area AC in connector Signal GND terminalAnalog Audio in connectors CUE in connector5ANALOG Component Video OUT connector 6ANALOG Composite Video OUT connectors7DIGITAL Audio IN/OUT connector 9Remote control connectorsAnalog audio input connectors Reference input connectors Connections when one unit is usedInput connector Connections when 2 units are used deck to deck Remote control signal 9PDigital audio Analog video signal component RecorderConnections with editing controller Switcher Player Source machineMake these two WFM VSCTapes Type DescriptionConsumer CassetteSwitching on the power/inserting the cassette STOP/STAND by mode Still Timer SettingSelecting video/audio input signals 2Adjusting the video level3Adjusting the audio level RecordingPlayback Shuttle mode Jog modeJog/shuttle Manual editing Preroll Automatic editing Deck to Deck Switch settings and adjustments When the unit is used as the recorderWhen the unit is used as the player 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 Executing automatic editing PostrollRetry function Auto tag editingReview Split editing Audio split editing Entering the edit pointsDeleting the edit points Modifying the edit pointsDisplaying the audio split edit points Cueing up the tape to the edit pointsDuration display 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 Teletext signal recording/playback function Mode Additional lines Teletext signalsBlanking data recording/playback Additional line recording/playback functionVideo output encoder output signal adjustments Setup levelVideo 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 fileSetting Description System menuSystem DisplaySystem Setting Description User menu BasicBasic Setting Description Operation Operation Memory stop functionEE Mode FRZ ModeNormal RespnsInterface Edit Edit Setting Description VAR REV JOG StepJOG FWD JOG REVAUD MEM ModeAmux AmuvoTape Protect Time CodeDF Mode BlankTCG TC&UBTime Code VideoSBC sub code data area Vaux video auxiliary data areaVideo Setting Description Audio Audio Setting Description DV PB ATT Moni SELINH CUE SlowBlank Blank Setting Description Line 10&273 0000 Menu Time code/user bit Time codeUser bit TCR 00 07 04 Frames Hours Seconds MinutesSetting the internal time code Setting the external time code TC switch → EXTRecording internal/external time codes Time codeReproducing the time code/user bit Operation mode Superimpose screenCharacters displayed Display positionWhat is the Servo REF on the setup menu No setting? Is the REF Video signal supplied?Is the input video signal available? 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 Displaying the Hours Meter information Item No DescriptionPriority Display Description Priority Monitor display Description VTR operationTable of Auto OFF Error messages Power OFF→ONCounter display Monitor display Description VTR operation Restart conditionServo Control Hardware specifications External interface specificationsRS-232C interface IntroductionSoftware specifications ProtocolError code table When the communication has terminated abnormally NackReturn format VTR → controller PC ACK STX OPL ETXCommand table Commands relating to operation control NotesSTX OSR ETX ReverseStandby STX OBF ETX Standby STX OBN ETXCommands relating to inquiries Notes Microsoft QuickBASIC sample program CLSConnector signals Pin No. SignalSignal Pin No SignalRS-232C Remote 25-pin D-SUB crossover cable supported Pin No Abbreviation Circuit DescriptionSpecifications Other input/output connectorParts Information & Ordering