Panasonic AJ-PD950 manual REC Inhibit switch, TV System selector switch, Menu button, SET button

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*Applies only to AJ-PD950.

REC INHIBIT switch

This is used to inhibit or allow recordings on the video cassette tape.

ON: Recording on the tape is inhibited. At this setting, the REC INHIBIT lamp in the front panel lights.

OFF: Recording on the tape is allowed provided that the accidental erasure prevention tab on the video cassette tape enables recording to be conducted.

TV SYSTEM selector switch

This selects the type of television system. The setting of this switch takes effect when the power is turned off and then turned back on again.

525:525 interlaced/59.94 Hz television selection.

The 525 progressive system* is selected using setup menu No. 012 (SYSTEM FORMAT).

625:625 interlaced/50 Hz television system selection.

During recording, choose a signal input that corresponds to the 525i/625i/525p* selection. During playback, choose a video cassette tape that corresponds to the 525i/625i/525p* selection.

MENU button

When this is pressed, the setup menu appears on the TV monitor using VIDEO OUT 3 connector, and the setup menu No. appears on the display.

When it is pressed again, the menu setting mode is exited and the original operating mode is restored.

SET button

When this is pressed, the data which has been set on the setup menu is entered. After data entry, the setup menu setting mode is exited and the original operating mode is restored.

DIAG button

When this is pressed, VTR information is displayed. When it is pressed again, the original display is restored.

There are two types of VTR information: “HOURS METER” information and “WARNING” information. Switching between these types is enabled by pressing the search button. Indicated on the “HOURS METER” screen are the power-on time, drum rotation time, tape travel time, loading count and power ON/OFF time, etc.

Indicated on the “WARNING” screen are the warnings.

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Contents Operating Instructions FCC Note Contents Features General and FeaturesMenu-driven setup Multifunctional interfaceChannel high-sound-quality digital audio 525/525P*/625 Power switch TV system/format displaysControls and their functions Front panel Front Panel Top SectionInput Select display Input Select switchesVideo AudioFront Panel Center Section TAPE/EE switch In the stop mode TC/CTL switchTC/UB switch INT/EXT switchSearch button REMOTE/LOCAL switchSHTL/SLOW switch Remote lampA IN/SET/OUT a OUT buttons Preroll buttonAuto Edit button PREVIEW/REVIEW buttonsDvcpro format 25Mbps cassette playback display lamp Headphones jackTime code buttons Cassette insertion display lampVolume control Monitor Select switchesMeter FULL/FINE selector switch Front Panel Bottom Section SET button REC Inhibit switchTV System selector switch Menu buttonConnector area Time Code OUT connector AC in connectorSignal GND terminal Time Code in connectorSerial Digital Component AUDIO/VIDEO IN/OUT connector Analog Component Video OUT connectorAnalog Composite Video OUT connectors Digital Audio IN/OUT connectorSet the Control switch on the front panel to Local Connections when one unit is usedConnections when 2 units are used deck to deck Connections with editing controller WFM VSC RecorderVideo OUT REF BB Recorder OUT Monitor OUTCassette Description TapesSwitching on the power/inserting the cassette Still Timer Setting STOP/STAND by modeRecording 1Selecting video/audio input signalsAdjusting the video level 3Adjusting the audio levelPlayback Jog mode Shuttle modeJog/shuttle Manual editing Preroll Automatic editing Deck to Deck Automatic editing Switch settings and adjustmentsWhen the unit is used as the recorder When the unit is used as the playerSelect the editing mode Entering the edit points Match frame processing functionNegative duration function Calculating the duration Checking the edit points1Resetting both the edit in and OUT points 2Resetting either the edit in or OUT pointModifying the edit points Preview Auto tag editing Executing automatic editingPostroll Retry functionReview Split editing Modifying the edit points Audio split editingEntering the edit points Deleting the edit pointsOperations Displaying the audio split edit pointsCueing up the tape to the edit points Duration displayChroma level and hue Video output encoder output signal adjustmentsSetup level Video levelChanging the settings Setup default settingsSETUP-MENU Init SET YESPLAY/NOSTOP Changing the file Setup setting menusEncoder SEL SettingI D E O Phase SCH Coarse SCH Fine AV Phase SYS H Range No. SuperimposedUser menu Basic Setting Setup menusSearch REF Alarm Auto EE SELEE Mode DelayMemory OperationMemory stop function CAP LockOther 5 Baud Rate Data LengthParity 9 Return ACKDEL VARRange IN/OUTUser menu Edit SettingDisplay Time Code LOW RF SetupINT SG VsyncVideo Digi CUE OUT Monil Monir Moni OUT EmphasisUnity ANAAudio Setting Audio Setting DescriptionT u p m e n u s AJ-PD950 User menuTime code/user bit Time codeUser bit Setting the internal time code Setting the external time code TC switch EXTRecording internal/external time codes Reproducing the time code/user bit Characters displayed Operation modeVTR operation mode Superimpose screenServo reference Video in signal REF in signal Servo reference No position Servo reference setting tablesInput signal status On the setup menu Video in signal REF in signal No positionAudio V Fade Function Audio recording channel and monitor output selection Audio recording channelMonitor output channel Factory setting Printed circuit boardCircuit Full name Function EIA standard rack Rack mountingCondensation Video head cleaningError messages Diag menuDisplaying the Diag menu Monitor display Description Displaying the Hours Meter informationItem No Description Display DescriptionTable of Auto OFF Error messages Counter display Monitor displayDescription VTR operation Stop Power OFF on Power OFF O P StopCounter display Monitor display Description VTR operation Hardware specifications IntroductionPin No Communication parameter Software specificationsOutline of send procedure from controller Protocol Communication parametersError code table ACKSTX OPL ETX ACK STX OPL ETX Command table STX OBN ETX RS-232C interfaceStandby OFF Standby on STX OBF ETXSTX QCD ETX STX QOP ETX STX QID ETX Commands relating to inquiries NotesCTL/TC Data Request Status Request RequestCLS Microsoft QuickBASIC sample programTransmit Common Connector signalsPin No. Signal SignalAbbreviation Circuit Description Pin No SignalSignal Pin No RS-232C Remote 25-pin D-SUB crossover cable supportedDvcpro DVCPRO/DVCPRO P* 1/5 SpecificationsDvcpro 50/DVCPRO P YESAudio Parts Information & Ordering
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