Panasonic AJ-HD150FE operating instructions General and Features

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General and Features

This unit is a DVCPRO HD format HD digital video cassette recorder which is designed to use 1/4-inch wide compact cassette tapes.

It is a studio-use digital VTR which can record, play back and edit HD signals (1080i, 59.94 Hz/60 Hz), and can play back tapes recorded using the existing DVCPRO (25 Mbps/50 Mbps) format. Use of the HD-SD conversion facility of the optional format converter enables interfacing with existing SD systems and development into HD systems. This VTR with its

high picture quality uses high-efficiency digital compression technology to reduce by a significant margin the degree of deterioration in the sound and picture quality which accompanies dubbing.

The unit features a compact 4U size and lightweight design to make it easier to carry around. It can also be easily installed in a 19-inch rack.

The settings for the unit’s setup are performed interactively while viewing the display tube at the top front of the unit or the screen menus shown on a TV monitor. Both assemble and insert editing facilities are provided as editing functions.

Features

Compact size and light weight

This is a 4U digital VTR. Using the rack-mounting adapters (optional accessory: AJ-MA75P), it can also be easily housed in a 19-inch rack.

Up to 46 minutes of recording

The L-size cassettes (max. 46 minutes) are used for recording. The tape is 1/4-inch in width, which makes for a compact design.

High picture quality

The unit’s high picture quality is achieved by 4:2:2 HD component signal recording using a recording rate (100 Mbps) which is 4 times higher than that of the existing DVCPRO format.

1080i/720p, 59.94 Hz/60 Hz signal switching

By a process of automatic switching to match the video input signals, each type of signal can be recorded and played back.

SDI interface

The unit comes with an HD serial digital interface as a standard accessory.

Compatibility with DVCPRO

The unit can play back tapes which have been recorded using the existing DVCPRO (25

Mbps/50 Mbps) format.

Furthermore, consumer-use DV tapes (SP) can also be played back on the unit.

Digital slow motion/dial jog

Clear playback

at speeds of -1

⋅ through to +1

⋅ are made possible with Panasonic’s own

digital-slow technology.

 

 

<Note>

 

 

 

 

Some noise may occur during slow playback (using the external controller) at speeds almost

exactly +1

⋅

or -1 ⋅ .

 

 

Search speed

Search speed enables the tape to be played back with colour images at a speed of up to 50 times the forward and reverse direction.

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Contents Digital HD Video Cassette Recorder Operating InstructionsANY 13 AMP Socket For your safetyHow to replace the fuse Operating precaution Contents Features General and FeaturesTime codes Menu-driven setupMulti-functional interfaces Channel high-sound-quality digital audioFront panel Controls and their functionsFront Panel Top Section Front Panel Centre Section TC/UB switch TC/CTL switchINT/EXT switch TAPE/EE switch Stop modeSHTL/SLOW switch REMOTE/LOCAL switchJog mode Remote lampAuto Edit button Preroll buttonPREVIEW/REVIEW buttons A IN/SET/OUT a OUT buttonsCassette inserted display lamp Counter display areaDvcpro format 25 Mbps/50 Mbps cassette play display lamp SCH lampVolume control Headphones jackMonitor Select switches ` Metre FULL/FINE selector switchSET button Front Panel Bottom SectionDiag button Indicated on the Warning screen are the warningPower mains socket Connector areaSignal GND terminal Fuse holderTime Code OUT connector Time Code in connectorCUE in connector CUE OUT connectorHD REF OUT connector ? SD REF in connectors and 75-ohm termination switchSD REF OUT connector Digital Audio IN/OUT connectorRegistration method Operations using the front panel bottom controlsItems which can be registered When registering VTR statuses When registering setup menu itemsExample of the menu displayed for registering VTR statuses Press itAre reset to the factory settings Cancel buttonCancel button This is for cancelling the reset operation Prog Menu 1 to 4 buttonsRegistered menu item displays Operations using the front panel top controlsVTR status displays Cancelling the change How to change a registered menu settingEntering the setting Menu item VTR status item tableName of registration Description of display Composite Video OUT3 Set the Control switch on the front panel to LocalConnections Tapes Cassette Switching on the power/inserting the cassetteLights and the tape stops travelling STOP/STAND by modeStill Timer Setting 2Adjusting the audio level 1Selecting video/audio input signalsRecording Level controls Pushed in unity valuePlayback Jog/shuttle Jog mode Shuttle modeManual editing Select the editing modeSelect the editing channel For insert editingPreroll Deck to deck Automatic editingWhen the unit is used as the recorder Switch settings and adjustmentsWhen the unit is used as the player Set the Power switch to onSelecting the editing mode Negative duration function Entering the edit pointsMatch frame processing function Calculating the duration Checking the edit pointsModifying the edit points 1Resetting both the edit in and OUT points2Resetting either the edit in or OUT point Preview Postroll Executing automatic editingRetry function Auto tag editingReview Entering the edit points Audio split editingDeleting the edit points Modifying the edit pointsCueing up the tape to the edit points Displaying the audio split edit pointsDuration display OperationsExpansion mode selection status Expansion mode execution using the MODE/SEL buttonNormal mode Expansion mode selection statusMulti CUE function Selecting the Multi CUE modeEditing channels Registering the cue pointsSearch display Display mode selection mark Mode displayDescription of displays OperationsSearch point operations Search point and registration point operationsExample of LED display ¢ 1 onRegistering cue points Operations on the same selected page page Mode = Manu# CUE # CUE 7 # CUE¢¢ appears as the registration pointer display Resetting the registration points individually When registering cue points using numbersDeleting registered points Search operationsIC Card function IC Card mode selectionOutline IC CardDisplayed during the period of execution Description of DisplayExecute status Display 3 4 Description of OperationFile selection F O M aVariable memory mode selection Variable memory playback operation procedureVariable memory function Variable memory functionVariable memory editing operation procedure Error LOG mode selection Error LOG functionSetup menu No.015 Auto Step Description of MenuDescription of Operations Operation mode displayAre displayed Time code displayChanging the settings Setup default settingsSearch dial should be used in jog mode if at all possible SETUP-MENU Init SET YESPLAY/NOSTOPChanging the file Setup menusSystem User Each user file contains the following itemsPress the Menu button Setting and releasing the lock modeLoading a user file Settings can be lockedTurn the search dial and move the cursor Except No. A00 Load and No. A01 SaveSaving a user file Automatic loading of user file when the power is turned onVideo output signal adjustments Setting DescriptionControl matrix of the adjustments is shown below System menuSYS SC SYS HVO SYS SDI SYS0100 + The audio output phase is delayed from the video output0200 100 MenuBasic User menuYMD DisplayMDY DMYSYS Format Format in tape playbackManual Manual DvcamInput OUT REFHdref SdrefOperation Memory stop function SOF&EJ FRZ ModeREC INH LampMode Rota ModeInterface Master Local 50PIN/OUT PortEdit SettingJOG REV JOG FWDPostroll EditRplcec RPLCE4CH1+CH2 Tape Protect Time Code Vaux video auxiliary data area SBC sub code data areaVideo Video OUT ENHHD SDI OUT SD SDI OUT Video OUT ADD21L ADD22LADD20L AUT OLine Audio AES DigiCH6 CH5CH7 CH8Fade CH1 CUEAUD MIX LLinear AUTO11 Moni CHMON Auto Moni SELAUD VR REC PTMenu Time code Time code/user bitUser bit Alone. In addition,Recording internal/external time codes Setting the internal time codeSetting the external time code TC switch Reproducing the time code/user bit Place the unit in the stop mode Set the TC/CTL button to TCSuperimpose screen Operation modeCharacters displayed Display positionAudio recording channel and monitor output selection Recording track Recording signalAudio recording channel Monitor output channelRack-mounting adapters Rack mountingCondensation Video head cleaningMaintenance Diag menu Error messagesDisplaying the Diag menu This display the VTR informationItem No Description Displaying the Hours Meter informationPriority Display Description Priority Monitor displayCounter display Monitor display Table of Auto OFF Error messagesStop EjectIf the supply reel motor should rotate at an abnormally ForIf an abnormal torque applied to the supply reel motor Is detected or if an abnormal current flowing toExternal interface specifications Hardware specificationsRS-232C interface IntroductionOutline of send procedure from controller Software specificationsProtocol Communication parametresWhen the communication has terminated abnormally Nack Error code tableReturn format VTR ACKCommands relating to operation control Notes Command tableSupplementary notes Operation MessageReverse STX OSR ETXStandby STX OBF ETX OFF Standby STX OBN ETXOperation Commands relating to inquiries NotesSend command CLS Microsoft QuickBASIC sample programmePin No. Signal Connector signalsPin No Signal Signal Pin NoPin No SignalRS-232C Remote 25-pin D-SUB crossover cable supported F1 board Printed circuit boardAudio Input This sets the CH1 audio input Impedance SWVideo input connector SpecificationsVideo Output Connector YESAudio Output Connector Audio Input ConnectorDigital Audio Cue TrackHagenauer Str , 65203 Wiesbaden-Biebrich Deutschland Tel Panasonic Broadcast EuropePanasonic Broadcast Europe GmbH
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