Panasonic AJ-SD955A, AJ-SD930 manual Setting the external time code, Ltc, Vitc

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Time code/user bit

Setting the external time code

Reproducing the time code/user bit

1 Set the VTR to stop mode.

2 Select “TC” using the COUNTER button.

3 Set the TCG switch to EXT. (External time code selection)

4 The following settings can be selected with setup menu No. 505 (EXT TC SEL).

LTC:

The LTC signal input to the TIME CODE IN connector (XLR) on the rear panel is recorded as TC.

<Note>

LTC must be synchronized with the video signal.

VITC:

The VITC of the input video signal is recorded as TC.

1 Set the VTR to stop mode.

2 Select “TC” or “UB” using the COUNTER button.

3 Press the PLAY button.

Playback starts and the time code is shown on the display.

When the SUPER switch is set to ON, the time code value is superimposed on the video signals from the VIDEO OUT 3/SDI OUT 3 connector.

<Note>

When the time code signal cannot be read, the time code is automatically interpolated by the CTL signal. The display appears as shown below.

T 2 R 00:01:04:072

 

 

 

 

 

“ ”: 1, 3 field

 

 

 

 

 

When the

time code

 

 

 

2”: 2, 4 field

signal cannot be read,

 

 

 

 

 

an asterix

(2) is

 

 

 

displayed.

 

The colon between the seconds and

 

 

frames changes to a period during

 

 

 

 

drop frame mode.

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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 SEL Number of lines which can be set for Teletext Teletext DET 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