Panasonic AJ-SD955A, AJ-SD930 manual Audio V fade function, Audio signal a

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Audio V fade function

When editing tapes, the edit point splicing selection (setup menu No. 311 and 312) information is recorded on the tape. This information is then sensed during playback, and V fade or cut processing is automatically performed for these sections.

However, only when the playback fade selection (No. 727) is AUTO.

When the edit point splicing selection (setup menu No. 311 and 312) is CUT

Audio signal A

Audio signal B

Noise appears at the edit splice.

When the edit point splicing selection (setup menu No. 311 and 312) is FADE

Audio signal A

Audio signal B

V fade is performed instantaneously to eliminate the noise.

<Notes>

O When the playback fade selection (No. 727) is CUT, cut processing is performed for all splices.

O When the playback fade selection (No. 727) is FADE, V fade processing is performed for all splices.

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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 buttonAssem button SD955A Insert buttons SD955ATrim buttons SD955A Unity VARPreset OFFRegen EXTDisplay panel Display panel Edit RECREC REC INHRear panel IN/OUTOUT 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 Between the video in and OUT points Between the audio in and OUT pointsMatch frame processing system Variable memory editing operation procedure Variable memory editing SD955AChanging the settings Setup initial settingsSetup menus Setting and releasing the lock modeChanging the file Lock mode can be set Lock mode can be set Counter displayLoading user files Menu screen Load/saveSetup menus Saving user filesMenu screen 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 bitSetting the external time code LTCVitc Operation mode Superimpose screenCharacters displayed Display positionVideo output signals and servo reference signal External synchronization of video output signalsInternal synchronization Servo reference signal StartAudio signal a Audio V fade functionFade is performed instantaneously to eliminate the noise Audio recording channel and monitor output selection Printed circuit boardAudio recording channel Monitor output channelRack mounting Rack-mounting adaptorsStandard rack Fasten it to the rack with set screws 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 ReelHardware specifications Connector specificationsRS-232C interface Software specifications Protocol RS-232C interfaceCommunication parameters Send format controller PC 5 VTRError code table $ When the communication has terminated normallyReturn format VTR 5 controller PC Command table $ Commands relating to operation control$ Commands relating to inquiries CTL/TC Data STX QCD ETXRequest Precautions to observe when using the Sdti signals Source Reference signal GeneratorSdti signals Sdti interfaceConnector signals Remote IN/OUTRemote 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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