Panasonic AJ-D950 Analog Component Video OUT connector, Analog Composite Video OUT connectors

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*Applies only to AJ-PD950.

ANALOG COMPONENT VIDEO OUT connector

The analog component video signal is output from this connector.

ANALOG COMPOSITE VIDEO OUT connectors

The analog composite video signals are output from these connectors.

The video signal with signals superimposed on it can be output from the VIDEO OUT3 connector.

The superimpose function can be set ON or OFF on the setup menu No. 007 (SUPER).

DIGITAL AUDIO IN/OUT connector

This I/O connector is for digital audio signals which comply with the AES/EBU standard.

SERIAL DIGITAL COMPONENT AUDIO/VIDEO IN/OUT connector

This I/O connector is for digital component audio and video signals which comply with the SMPTE 259M-C/272M/294M* standard.

Remote control connectors

The unit can be controlled from an external source by connecting the unit with another unit or an external controller.

There are two remote control connectors, one for IN/OUT uses and the other for OUT uses.

IN/OUT: For connection with an external controller. For connection with deck-to-deck operation.

OUT For connection with parallel running operations. For use in a loop-through configuration.

ENCODER REMOTE connector

The external encoder/controller is hooked up to this connector when the video output signal and other settings are to be adjusted from an external source.

RS-232C connector

PARALLEL REMOTE connector

This is used when operating the unit from an external source.

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Contents Operating Instructions FCC Note Contents General and Features FeaturesMenu-driven setup Multifunctional interfaceChannel high-sound-quality digital audio Front panel Front Panel Top Section Power switch TV system/format displaysControls and their functions 525/525P*/625Audio Input Select switchesVideo Input Select displayFront Panel Center Section INT/EXT switch TC/CTL switchTC/UB switch TAPE/EE switch In the stop modeRemote lamp REMOTE/LOCAL switchSHTL/SLOW switch Search buttonPREVIEW/REVIEW buttons Preroll buttonAuto Edit button A IN/SET/OUT a OUT buttonsCassette insertion display lamp Headphones jackTime code buttons Dvcpro format 25Mbps cassette playback display lampVolume control Monitor Select switchesMeter FULL/FINE selector switch Front Panel Bottom Section Menu button REC Inhibit switchTV System selector switch SET buttonConnector area Time Code in connector AC in connectorSignal GND terminal Time Code OUT connectorDigital Audio IN/OUT connector Analog Component Video OUT connectorAnalog Composite Video OUT connectors Serial Digital Component AUDIO/VIDEO IN/OUT connectorConnections when one unit is used Set the Control switch on the front panel to LocalConnections when 2 units are used deck to deck Connections with editing controller Recorder OUT Monitor OUT RecorderVideo OUT REF BB WFM VSCTapes Cassette DescriptionSwitching on the power/inserting the cassette STOP/STAND by mode Still Timer Setting3Adjusting the audio level 1Selecting video/audio input signalsAdjusting the video level RecordingPlayback Jog mode Shuttle modeJog/shuttle Manual editing Preroll Automatic editing Deck to Deck When the unit is used as the player Switch settings and adjustmentsWhen the unit is used as the recorder Automatic editingSelect the editing mode Entering the edit points Match frame processing functionNegative duration function Checking the edit points Calculating the duration1Resetting both the edit in and OUT points 2Resetting either the edit in or OUT pointModifying the edit points Preview Retry function Executing automatic editingPostroll Auto tag editingReview Split editing Deleting the edit points Audio split editingEntering the edit points Modifying the edit pointsDuration display Displaying the audio split edit pointsCueing up the tape to the edit points OperationsVideo level Video output encoder output signal adjustmentsSetup level Chroma level and hueChanging the settings Setup default settingsSETUP-MENU Init SET YESPLAY/NOSTOP Setup setting menus Changing the fileNo. Superimposed SettingI D E O Phase SCH Coarse SCH Fine AV Phase SYS H Range Encoder SELUser menu Setup menus Basic SettingDelay REF Alarm Auto EE SELEE Mode SearchCAP Lock OperationMemory stop function Memory9 Return ACK 5 Baud Rate Data LengthParity OtherIN/OUT VARRange DELEdit Setting User menuDisplay Time Code Vsync SetupINT SG LOW RFVideo ANA CUE OUT Monil Monir Moni OUT EmphasisUnity DigiAudio Setting AJ-PD950 User menu Setting DescriptionT u p m e n u s AudioTime 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 Superimpose screen Operation modeVTR operation mode Characters displayedServo reference On the setup menu Video in signal REF in signal No position Servo reference setting tablesInput signal status Video in signal REF in signal Servo reference 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 Rack mounting EIA standard rackVideo head cleaning CondensationError messages Diag menuDisplaying the Diag menu Display Description Displaying the Hours Meter informationItem No Description Monitor 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 Protocol Communication parameters Software specificationsOutline of send procedure from controller Communication parameterError code table ACKSTX OPL ETX ACK STX OPL ETX Command table STX OBF ETX RS-232C interfaceStandby OFF Standby on STX OBN ETXRequest Commands relating to inquiries NotesCTL/TC Data Request Status Request STX QCD ETX STX QOP ETX STX QID ETXMicrosoft QuickBASIC sample program CLSSignal Connector signalsPin No. Signal Transmit CommonRS-232C Remote 25-pin D-SUB crossover cable supported Pin No SignalSignal Pin No Abbreviation Circuit DescriptionYES SpecificationsDvcpro 50/DVCPRO P Dvcpro DVCPRO/DVCPRO P* 1/5Audio Parts Information & Ordering
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