Panasonic AJ-HD150FE operating instructions Front Panel Top Section

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Controls and their functions

<Front Panel Top Section>

1POWER switch

2TV system/format displays

This shows the format during playback.

HD: This indicates that the tape is recorded or played back in the DVCPRO HD format.

50 M: This indicates that the tape is played back in the DVCPRO (50 Mbps) format.

25 M: This indicates that the tape is played back in the DV or DVCAM mode of the DVCPRO (25 Mbps) format.

3VTR status display area

The VTR’s statuses, programmable menus and setup menus appear in this display area.

<Status display>

This indicates the VTR statuses (format, field frequency, video/audio inputs, time code, etc.) which have been defined by the user on the front sub-panel.

<Programmable menu display>

The setup menus which have been defined by the user are displayed on the front sub-

panel. Settings can be changed using the	5, 6, 7 and 8 buttons.
<Setup menu display>
The setup menus are displayed using the MENU	d button.

4Channel condition lamps

One of these lamps lights in accordance with the error rate status. (Green		→ Amber → Red)
Green:	This lights when the error rates for the video and audio playback signals are both
	acceptable.
Amber:	This lights when the error rate for the video or audio playback signals has
	deteriorated.
	The playback picture will remain normal even when this lamp lights.
Red:	This lights when the video or audio signals are subject to rectification or
	interpolation.

5Scroll buttons

These are used for left and right scrolling when the status is displayed in the VTR status display area.

They are used for up and down scrolling when the programmable menu is displayed in the VTR status display area.

6ENTER button

Press this to enter the menu items or the settings when the programmable menu is displayed.

7ESCAPE button

Press this to ignore or cancel the settings when the programmable menu is displayed.

8SHIFT button

The values of programmable menu settings can be changed at high speed by pressing the scroll buttons while holding down the SHIFT button.

9Cassette insertion slot

:EJECT button

When this is pressed, the tape is unloaded and several seconds later the cassette is automatically ejected. When the counter display indicates “CTL”, the display is reset.

;AUTO OFF lamp

This lights when trouble has arisen in the deck’s operation.

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Contents Operating Instructions Digital HD Video Cassette RecorderANY 13 AMP Socket For your safetyHow to replace the fuse Operating precaution Contents General and Features FeaturesMenu-driven setup Time codesMulti-functional interfaces Channel high-sound-quality digital audioControls and their functions Front panelFront Panel Top Section Front Panel Centre Section TC/CTL switch TC/UB switchINT/EXT switch TAPE/EE switch Stop modeREMOTE/LOCAL switch SHTL/SLOW switchJog mode Remote lampPreroll button Auto Edit buttonPREVIEW/REVIEW buttons A IN/SET/OUT a OUT buttonsCounter display area Cassette inserted display lampDvcpro format 25 Mbps/50 Mbps cassette play display lamp SCH lampHeadphones jack Volume controlMonitor Select switches ` Metre FULL/FINE selector switchFront Panel Bottom Section SET buttonDiag button Indicated on the Warning screen are the warningConnector area Power mains socketSignal GND terminal Fuse holderTime Code in connector Time Code OUT connectorCUE in connector CUE OUT connector? SD REF in connectors and 75-ohm termination switch HD REF OUT connectorSD REF OUT connector Digital Audio IN/OUT connectorRegistration method Operations using the front panel bottom controlsItems which can be registered When registering setup menu items When registering VTR statusesExample of the menu displayed for registering VTR statuses Press itCancel button Are reset to the factory settingsCancel 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 Switching on the power/inserting the cassette CassetteLights and the tape stops travelling STOP/STAND by modeStill Timer Setting 1Selecting video/audio input signals 2Adjusting the audio levelRecording Level controls Pushed in unity valuePlayback Jog mode Shuttle mode Jog/shuttleSelect the editing mode Manual editingSelect the editing channel For insert editingPreroll Automatic editing Deck to deckSwitch settings and adjustments When the unit is used as the recorderWhen 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 Checking the edit points Calculating the durationModifying the edit points 1Resetting both the edit in and OUT points2Resetting either the edit in or OUT point Preview Executing automatic editing PostrollRetry function Auto tag editingReview 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 OperationsExpansion mode execution using the MODE/SEL button Expansion mode selection statusNormal mode Expansion mode selection statusSelecting the Multi CUE mode Multi CUE functionEditing channels Registering the cue pointsMode display Search display Display mode selection markDescription of displays OperationsSearch point and registration point operations Search point operationsExample of LED display ¢ 1 onOperations on the same selected page page Mode = Manu Registering cue points# CUE # CUE 7 # CUE¢¢ appears as the registration pointer display When registering cue points using numbers Resetting the registration points individuallyDeleting registered points Search operationsIC Card mode selection IC Card functionOutline IC CardDisplayed during the period of execution Description of DisplayExecute status Display Description of Operation 3 4File selection F O M aVariable memory playback operation procedure Variable memory mode selectionVariable memory function Variable memory functionVariable memory editing operation procedure Error LOG function Error LOG mode selectionSetup menu No.015 Auto Step Description of MenuOperation mode display Description of OperationsAre displayed Time code displaySetup default settings Changing the settingsSearch dial should be used in jog mode if at all possible SETUP-MENU Init SET YESPLAY/NOSTOPSetup menus Changing the fileSystem User Each user file contains the following itemsSetting and releasing the lock mode Press the Menu buttonSettings can be locked Loading a user fileTurn the search dial and move the cursor Except No. A00 Load and No. A01 SaveAutomatic loading of user file when the power is turned on Saving a user fileSetting Description Video output signal adjustmentsControl matrix of the adjustments is shown below System menuSYS H SYS SCVO SYS SDI SYS+ The audio output phase is delayed from the video output 01000200 100 MenuUser menu BasicDisplay YMDMDY DMYFormat in tape playback SYS FormatManual Manual DvcamOUT REF InputHdref SdrefOperation Memory stop function FRZ Mode SOF&EJREC INH LampRota Mode ModeInterface Local 50P MasterIN/OUT PortSetting EditJOG FWD JOG REVPostroll EditRplcec RPLCE4CH1+CH2 Tape Protect Time Code SBC sub code data area Vaux video auxiliary data areaVideo Video OUT ENHHD SDI OUT SD SDI OUT Video OUT ADD22L ADD21LADD20L AUT OLine Audio Digi AESCH5 CH6CH7 CH8CH1 CUE FadeAUD MIX LLinear Moni CH AUTO11MON Auto Moni SELREC PT AUD VRMenu Time code/user bit Time codeUser bit Alone. In addition,Recording internal/external time codes Setting the internal time codeSetting the external time code TC switch Place the unit in the stop mode Set the TC/CTL button to TC Reproducing the time code/user bitOperation mode Superimpose screenCharacters displayed Display positionRecording track Recording signal Audio recording channel and monitor output selectionAudio recording channel Monitor output channelRack mounting Rack-mounting adaptersCondensation Video head cleaningMaintenance Error messages Diag menuDisplaying the Diag menu This display the VTR informationDisplaying the Hours Meter information Item No DescriptionPriority Display Description Priority Monitor displayTable of Auto OFF Error messages Counter display Monitor displayStop EjectFor If the supply reel motor should rotate at an abnormallyIf an abnormal torque applied to the supply reel motor Is detected or if an abnormal current flowing toHardware specifications External interface specificationsRS-232C interface IntroductionSoftware specifications Outline of send procedure from controllerProtocol Communication parametresError code table When the communication has terminated abnormally NackReturn format VTR ACKCommand table Commands relating to operation control NotesSupplementary notes Operation MessageSTX OSR ETX ReverseStandby STX OBF ETX OFF Standby STX OBN ETXOperation Commands relating to inquiries NotesSend command Microsoft QuickBASIC sample programme CLSConnector signals Pin No. SignalPin No Signal Signal Pin NoPin No SignalRS-232C Remote 25-pin D-SUB crossover cable supported Printed circuit board F1 boardAudio Input This sets the CH1 audio input Impedance SWSpecifications Video input connectorVideo Output Connector YESAudio Input Connector Audio Output ConnectorDigital Audio Cue TrackHagenauer Str , 65203 Wiesbaden-Biebrich Deutschland Tel Panasonic Broadcast EuropePanasonic Broadcast Europe GmbH