Panasonic AJ-SD930, AJ-SD955A manual Return format VTR 5 controller PC, Error code table

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RS-232C interface

3.Return format

[VTR 5 controller (PC)]

The following responses are made to the command. If necessary, more than one response is made.

$ When the communication has terminated normally

1. The receive completion message is returned.

[ACK]

06h

2. The execution completion message is returned.

[STX]

[command]

[data]

[ETX]

02h

XX XX XX

XX

.....

XX

03h

 

[command] :

This is the message (data) which is returned or the execution completion message identifier.

[data] :

This is the data to be returned. It can be omitted.

Example:

Send command Return message (data) [STX] OPL [ETX] 5 [ACK] [STX] OPL [ETX]

$ When the communication has terminated abnormally

[NACK]

15h

$ When processing is not possible due to incorrect data or trouble in the VTR

1. The receive completion message is returned.

[ACK]

06h

2.An error code is returned. [STX] [E R N1 N2 N3 ] [ETX]

02h

Error code

03h

4. Error code table

ER001 : Invalid command

O Unsupported command received. O Error in command execution

ER002 : Parameter error

ER102 : VTR mode error (front loading motor)

ER103 : VTR mode error (loading motor)

ER104 : VTR mode error (drum, capstan system)

ER105 : VTR mode error (reel system)

ER106 : VTR mode error (tension system)

ER108 : VTR dew error

ER1FF : VTR system error

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Contents Model No. AJ- P Operating InstructionsFCC Note $ this Apparatus Must be GroundedIntroduction ContentsFeatures Front panel Parts and their functionsFront panel Parts and their functions? SHTL/SLOW button PlayerRecorder Search buttonTrim buttons SD955A Assem button SD955AInsert buttons SD955A VAR UnityEXT PresetOFF RegenDisplay panel REC INH Display panelEdit REC RECOUT Rear panelIN/OUT = Signal GND terminal Parallel Remote connectorAnalog Audio OUT connectors Monitor OUT connectorsOFF ConnectionsSource machine RecorderEditing controller AV monitor Reference signal GeneratorConnections with editing controller AV monitorCassette size TapesJog/Shuttle Jog modePreroll SD955A Manual editing SD955AAutomatic editing deck-to-deckSD955A Switch settings and adjustmentsWhen using the AJ-SD955A as the recorder When using the AJ-SD955A as the playerMatch frame processing function Selecting the editing modeChecking and previewing edit points How to calculate the durationRe-registering an edit point Modifying edit pointsExecuting and reviewing automatic editing Automatic editing deck-to-deckSD955AAudio split editing SD955A Match frame processing system Between the video in and OUT pointsBetween the audio in and OUT points Variable memory editing SD955A Variable memory editing operation procedureSetup initial settings Changing the settingsChanging the file Setup menusSetting and releasing the lock mode Menu screen Load/save Lock mode can be setLock mode can be set Counter display Loading user filesMenu screen Setup menusSaving user files System menu Local Setup LevelOffset SYS SC/HUser menu Basic Control User menuBasic MoniOperation Memory stop function INH REC INHLamp Eject SWInterface IN/OUT DEL EditJOG FWD VAR FWDMAX VAR REV MAXTape Protect Time Code Vaux RUN ModeVitc OUT SBCMute SEL YC SEP ModeINT SG OUT VsyncCmpst ESR ModeCCR Mode SetupCC REC DVCPRO50 50 Mbps modeSub-screen This selects the 7.5% setup processing for Signals on the tapeCH4 in LV CH1 in LVCH2 in LV CH3 in LVREC CH1 Moni CH SELManu PCMAudio VR SEL Moni SEL INHMON Auto SELREC LINE2 BlankADD Line REC LINE1Teletext SEL REC LINE2REC LINE3 REC LINE4REC LINE13 Number of lines which can be set for TeletextTeletext DETMenu User bit Setting the internal time codeTime code/user bit Time codeVitc Setting the external time codeLTC Display position Operation modeSuperimpose screen Characters displayedInternal synchronization Video output signals and servo reference signalExternal synchronization of video output signals Start Servo reference signalFade is performed instantaneously to eliminate the noise Audio signal aAudio V fade function Monitor output channel Audio recording channel and monitor output selectionPrinted circuit board Audio recording channelStandard rack Fasten it to the rack with set screws Rack mountingRack-mounting adaptors Attaching the dust cover Video head cleaningMaintenance Condensation$ Warning information display Error messagesDiag menu $ Displaying the Diag menu$ Displaying the Hours Meter information Invalid Audio SIG High Error RateUnknown SIG Invalid Video SIGError messages Reel Tension VTR Stop ErrorTorque VTR Stop Error Reel Rota VTR Stop TOO FastRS-232C interface Hardware specificationsConnector specifications Send format controller PC 5 VTR Software specifications ProtocolRS-232C interface Communication parametersReturn format VTR 5 controller PC Error code table$ When the communication has terminated normally $ Commands relating to operation control Command tableRequest $ Commands relating to inquiriesCTL/TC Data STX QCD ETX Sdti interface Precautions to observe when using the Sdti signalsSource Reference signal Generator Sdti signalsRemote OUT Connector signalsRemote IN/OUT SUB 25-pin crossover cable supported RS-232C$Digital IN/Analog Component OUT Specifications$Video input connector $Digital videoOther Input/Output Connectors SpecificationsPage Technical Support Panasonic Broadcast & Television Systems CompanyEastern Zone Western Zone

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