Panasonic AJ-SD955A, AJ-SD930 manual Vitc OUT, Sbc, Vaux, Tc Out Adv, Edit, RUN Mode, Rec, Free

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Setup menus

USER menu

<TIME CODE>

 

 

 

No./Item

 

Description

 

 

 

 

511

This selects how the VITC which is to be

 

superimposed onto the output video signal is

VITC OUT

to be output.

 

0000

SBC :

 

During recording:

 

The input time code, which was selected by

 

the setup menu No. 505 (EXT TC SEL)

 

setting and TCG switch, is output as the

 

VITC.

 

During playback:

 

The time code recorded in the SBC area is

 

output as the VITC.

 

0001

VAUX :

 

During recording:

 

The time code detected from the input video

 

signal is output as the VITC.

 

During playback:

 

The time code recorded in the VAUX area is

 

output as the VITC.

 

<Note>

 

The time code detected from the input video

 

signal is automatically recorded in the VAUX area

 

while pictures are being recorded.

 

 

512

This selects how the phase alignment for the

 

time code output from the TIME CODE OUT

TC OUT ADV

connector is to be handled.

 

Usually, it is aligned with the output video and

 

audio signals.

 

However, when external components are to be

 

connected, it is possible to align the phase with

 

the input signal.

 

0000

OFF :

 

Phase alignment is not performed.

 

The time code output from the TIME CODE

 

OUT connector is aligned with the output video

 

and audio signals.

 

0001

EDIT :

 

When editing mode has been selected, the

 

time code output from the TIME CODE OUT

 

connector is aligned with the input video and

 

audio signals during playback and editing

 

operations.

 

In all other modes it is aligned with the output

 

video and audio signals.

 

 

513

This sets the operation mode which is to

 

make the internal time code generator

RUN MODE

advance.

 

0000

REC :

 

The internal time code generator is advanced

 

during recording.

 

0001

FREE :

 

When the power is on, the internal time code

 

generator is advanced regardless of the

 

operation mode.

 

 

 

The underlined items indicates the initial setting.

SBC (sub code data) area:

This area is separate from the video and audio data area on the helical track. The time code complying with SMPTE/EBU standards is stored here. As with the conventional LTC (linear time code), the time code can be read even during rewinding or fast forwarding. It can also be read out when the tape has stopped.

VAUX (video auxiliary data) area:

This area is to be found in the video data area on the helical track. The additional information relating to the video data is stored here.

<Note>

The time code and user’s bit are controlled during tape playback by the data which has been recorded in the SBC area. This means that all the data recorded in the SBC area alone is used as the data which is to be indicated on the counter display section in the middle of the front panel or in the superimposed display, or as the data which is to be transmitted to the editing controller or other unit.

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Contents Operating Instructions Model No. AJ- P$ this Apparatus Must be Grounded FCC NoteContents IntroductionFeatures Parts and their functions Front panelParts and their functions Front panelPlayer RecorderSearch button ? SHTL/SLOW buttonTrim buttons SD955A Assem button SD955AInsert buttons SD955A Unity VARPreset OFFRegen EXTDisplay panel Display panel Edit RECREC REC INHOUT Rear panelIN/OUT Parallel Remote connector Analog Audio OUT connectorsMonitor OUT connectors = Signal GND terminalConnections Source machineRecorder OFFAV monitor Reference signal Generator Connections with editing controllerAV monitor Editing controllerTapes Cassette sizeJog mode Jog/ShuttleManual editing SD955A Preroll SD955ASwitch settings and adjustments When using the AJ-SD955A as the recorderWhen using the AJ-SD955A as the player Automatic editing deck-to-deckSD955ASelecting the editing mode Match frame processing functionHow to calculate the duration Checking and previewing edit pointsModifying edit points Re-registering an edit pointAutomatic editing deck-to-deckSD955A Executing and reviewing automatic editingAudio split editing SD955A Match frame processing system Between the video in and OUT pointsBetween the audio in and OUT points Variable memory editing operation procedure Variable memory editing SD955AChanging the settings Setup initial settingsChanging the file Setup menusSetting and releasing the lock mode Lock mode can be set Lock mode can be set Counter displayLoading user files Menu screen Load/saveMenu screen Setup menusSaving user files System menu Setup Level OffsetSYS SC/H LocalUser menu Basic User menu BasicMoni ControlOperation Memory stop function REC INH LampEject SW INHInterface Edit IN/OUT DELVAR FWD MAXVAR REV MAX JOG FWDTape Protect Time Code RUN Mode Vitc OUTSBC VauxYC SEP Mode INT SGOUT Vsync Mute SELESR Mode CCR ModeSetup CmpstDVCPRO50 50 Mbps mode Sub-screen This selects the 7.5% setup processing forSignals on the tape CC RECCH1 in LV CH2 in LVCH3 in LV CH4 in LVMoni CH SEL ManuPCM REC CH1Moni SEL INH MON AutoSEL Audio VR SELBlank ADD LineREC LINE1 REC LINE2REC LINE2 REC LINE3REC LINE4 Teletext SELNumber of lines which can be set for Teletext TeletextDET REC LINE13Menu Setting the internal time code Time code/user bitTime code User bitVitc Setting the external time codeLTC Operation mode Superimpose screenCharacters displayed Display positionInternal synchronization Video output signals and servo reference signalExternal synchronization of video output signals Servo reference signal StartFade is performed instantaneously to eliminate the noise Audio signal aAudio V fade function Audio recording channel and monitor output selection Printed circuit boardAudio recording channel Monitor output channelStandard rack Fasten it to the rack with set screws Rack mountingRack-mounting adaptors Video head cleaning MaintenanceCondensation Attaching the dust coverError messages Diag menu$ Displaying the Diag menu $ Warning information display$ Displaying the Hours Meter information High Error Rate Unknown SIGInvalid Video SIG Invalid Audio SIGError messages Tension VTR Stop Error Torque VTR Stop ErrorReel Rota VTR Stop TOO Fast ReelRS-232C interface Hardware specificationsConnector specifications Software specifications Protocol RS-232C interfaceCommunication parameters Send format controller PC 5 VTRReturn format VTR 5 controller PC Error code table$ When the communication has terminated normally Command table $ Commands relating to operation controlRequest $ Commands relating to inquiriesCTL/TC Data STX QCD ETX Precautions to observe when using the Sdti signals Source Reference signal GeneratorSdti signals Sdti interfaceRemote OUT Connector signalsRemote IN/OUT RS-232C SUB 25-pin crossover cable supportedSpecifications $Video input connector$Digital video $Digital IN/Analog Component OUTSpecifications Other Input/Output ConnectorsPage Panasonic Broadcast & Television Systems Company Eastern ZoneWestern Zone Technical Support

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