Panasonic AJ-SD955Bp manual Specifications, $Digital video, $Digital IN/Analog component OUT

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Specifications

[GENERAL]

Power supply: AC 100 – 240 V, 50 – 60 Hz

Power consumption: 120 W (with all options)

indicates safety information.

Operating ambient temperature:

41°F to 104°F (5°C to 40°C)

Operating ambient humidity:

10% to 80% (no condensation)

Weight:

AJ-SD930B : 32.78 lb (14.9 kg)

AJ-SD955B : 33.0 lb (15.0 kg)

Dimensions (WaHaD):

16 3/4a6 15/16a16 15/16 inch (424a175.2a430 mm)

(Not including the support legs, connectors, and JOG dial)

Recording format:

DVCPRO50/DVCPRO format selectable

Recording video signal:

AJ-SD930B : 525i system

AJ-SD955B : 525i/625i system selectable

Recording audio signal:

DVCPRO50:

48 kHz 16-bit 4 channels

DVCPRO:

48 kHz 16-bit 2 channels

Recording tracks:

Digital video audio: helical track

The time code is recorded in the sub-code area. Cue track:

1track

Control track:

1track

Tape speed:

[525i system]

67.640 mm/sec (DVCPRO50)

[625i system] SD955B

67.708 mm/sec (DVCPRO50)

Recording time:

92 minutes (using the AJ-5P92LP)

33 minutes (using the AJ-5P33MP)

Tape:

Metal tape

FF/REW time:

Less than 3 min (with AJ-5P92LP)

Less than 2 min (with AJ-5P33MP)

Digital slow:

–0.43ato +0.43a, +0.5a, +0.75a speed (DVCPRO, DVCPRO50)

Editing accuracy:

±0 frames (using the time code)

Tape timer accuracy:

±1 frame (using the continuous CTL signal)

Servo lock time:

Less than 0.5 sec (color framing/standby ON)

[VIDEO]

$Digital video

Sampling frequencies:

Y:13.5 MHz, PB/PR: 6.75 MHz (DVCPRO50)

Quantizing:

8 bits

Video compression method:

DV-Based compression (SMPTE 314M)

Video compression rate:

DVCPRO50: 1/3.3,

DVCPRO: 1/5

Error correction:

Reed-Solomon product code

Bit rate:

DVCPRO50: 50 Mbps,

DVCPRO: 25 Mbps

$Digital IN/Analog component OUT

Video bandwidth:

[525i system]

Y: 30 Hz to 5.75 MHz (±0.5 dB) PB/PR : 30 Hz to 2.75 MHz (±0.5 dB)

[625i system] SD955B

Y: 25 Hz to 5.75 MHz (±1.0 dB) PB/PR : 25 Hz to 2.75 MHz (±1.0 dB)

S/N ratio:

Better than 60 dB (Y)

Kfactor:

Less than 1% (Y 2T)

Y/PB, PR delay:

Less than 10 ns

$Video input connector

Analog component input (option):

BNCa3 (Y, PB, PR)

Y:1.0 V [p-p], PB/PR: 0.486/0.7 V [p-p] switchable,

75Ω (75% color bar, 7.5% setup)

Analog composite input (option):

BNCa2, loop-through, 75Ω on/off

VIDEO:1.0 V [p-p] (75Ω)

Reference input:

Analog composite, BNCa2, loop-through, 75Ω on/off

SDI input:

BNCa2, active through, complies with SMPTE 259M-C standard

SDTI input (option):

BNCa1, complies with SMPTE 305M/321M standard

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Contents Operating Instructions Model No. AJ- P$ this Apparatus Must be Grounded Contents IntroductionFeatures Parts and their functions Front panelStop button Play buttonREC button FF buttonJOG PlayerRecorder ShtlPreview ReviewREC LEVEL, PB Level UnityVAR OFF PresetRegen EXTDisplay panel Edit REC RECREC INH Rear panel IN/OUTOUT Cmonitor OUT connectors Parallel Remote connectorAnalog Audio OUT connectors = Signal GND terminalRecorder ConnectionsSource machine OFFRecorder AV monitor AV monitor Reference signal GeneratorConnections with editing controller Editing controllerCassettes TapesConsumer-use DV and Dvcam cassettes Cassette sizeJog mode Jog/ShuttleAssemble Manual editing SD955BPreroll SD955B InsertWhen using the AJ-SD955B as the player Switch settings and adjustmentsWhen using the AJ-SD955B as the recorder Automatic editing deck-to-deckSD955BSelecting the editing mode AssemMatch frame processing function How to calculate the duration Checking and previewing edit pointsModifying edit points Re-registering an edit pointRetry function Executing and reviewing automatic editingPost-rolling Auto tag function recorder sideAudio split editing SD955B Between the audio in and OUT points $ Duration displayBetween the video in and OUT points Match frame processing system$ Releasing variable memory mode Variable memory editing operation procedure$ Selecting the variable memory mode Variable memory editing SD955BChanging the settings Setup initial settingsChanging the file Setup menusSetting and releasing the lock mode SystemLoading user files Lock mode can be setLock mode can be set Counter display Menu screen Load/saveSaving user files Menu screenSystem menu SYS SC/H SET UP LevelOffset LocalUser menu Basic User menu BasicOperation Memory stop function Eject SW REC INHLamp INHInterface Edit AUD Edit Edit RplcecConfi Edit AUD Edit OUTTape Protect Time Code SBC RUN ModeVitc OUT VauxOUT Vsync YC SEP ModeINT SG Mute SELSetup ESR ModeCCR Mode CmpstCC REC Wide SelectUmid REC Umid GEN INTUmid POS CH3 in LV CH1 in LVCH2 in LV CH4 in LVREC CH1 Moni CH SELPCM REC CH2User menu Audio REC LINE1 BlankADD Line REC LINE2REC LINE3 REC LINE4Teletext SEL Number of lines which can be set for Teletext Menu Time code Setting the internal time codeTime code/user bit User bitSetting the external time code LTCVitc Characters displayed Operation modeSuperimpose screen Display positionREF Video input signal Video output signals and servo reference signalExternal synchronization of video output signals Internal synchronizationServo reference signal Audio signal a Audio V fade functionFade is performed instantaneously to eliminate the noise Audio recording channel Audio recording channel and monitor output selectionPrinted circuit board Monitor output channelRack mounting Rack-mounting adaptorsStandard rack Fasten it to the rack with set screws Condensation Video head cleaningMaintenance Attaching the dust cover$ Displaying the Diag menu Error messagesDiag menu $ Warning information display$ Displaying the Hours Meter information $ Umid information displayInvalid Video SIG High Error RateUnknown SIG Invalid Audio SIGError messages Reel Rota VTR Stop TOO Fast Tension VTR Stop ErrorTorque VTR Stop Error ReelConnector specifications Hardware specificationsExternal interface specifications RS-232C interfaceSoftware specifications Protocol Communication parametersSend format controller PC 5 VTR Error code table $ When the communication has terminated normallyReturn format VTR 5 controller PC Command table $ Commands relating to operation controlRequest $ Commands relating to inquiriesCTL/TC Data STX QCD ETX Status STX QOP ETXSdti signals Precautions to observe when using the Sdti signalsSource Reference signal Generator Sdti interfaceConnector signals Remote IN/OUTRemote OUT RS-232C SUB 25-pin crossover cable supported$Digital video Specifications$Video input connector $Digital IN/Analog component OUTOther Input/Output Connectors Western Zone Panasonic Broadcast & Television Systems CompanyEastern Zone Technical Support
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