Panasonic AJ-YA120AG manual Repeat lamp, System format lamp, SCH lamp2, Servo lamp, Level meter

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Parts and their functions

Front panel

6REPEAT lamp

This lights during repeat playback.

<Note>

The lamp flashes and repeat playback is not performed if the counter display mode which has been set using menu items No.161 [CTL (TC) BGN] and No.162 [END] is at variance from the counter display mode used for repeat playback.

7SYSTEM format lamp

This indicates the status of the mode which has been selected by menu item No.15 [SYSTEM FREQ].

On: 59/60 Hz mode

Off: 50 Hz/25 PsF mode

Flashing: 23/24 Hz mode2, 25 Hz mode2

8SCH lamp2

When SD signals are supplied to the HD/SD REF VIDEO IN connector, this lights while the subcarrier phase of the signals is within the prescribed range.

9SERVO lamp

This lights when the drum servo or capstan servo is locked.

:Channel condition lamps

The lamp corresponding with the error rate status lights to indicate the channel condition.

(Green 5 white 5 red)

Green : This lights when the error rates of both the video and audio playback signals are satisfactory.

White : This lights when the error rate of either the video playback signals or audio playback signals has deteriorated. Normal playback images appear even while it is lighted.

Red : This lights when correction or interpolation is initiated for either the video playback signals or audio playback signals.

;Level meter

This indicates the levels of the audio signals.

The levels of the input signals are shown during recording2 or E-E2selection, and the levels of the output signals are shown during playback.

<Cassette insertion/tape travel indicator lamp This lights when a cassette is inside the unit.

: This appears when a tape is inserted and the STANDBY ON mode is established.

: This appears when a tape is inserted and the STANDBY OFF (HALF LOADING) mode is established.

: This appears when the tape is traveling, and the segment display moves as the tape travels.

: When the fan has shut down, the “ ” corresponding to the stopped side flashes.

=Counter display

This displays the TC and CTL counts, user’s bit (UB), remaining tape length and total tape length as well as the on-screen information and other messages.

If the voltage drops when the unit is powered with DC power supply, the display flashes to provide a warning.

When the voltage drops down to 10.6 V or so, the unit’s power is automatically turned off. (When “TYPE-A” or “TYPE-B” is not selected as the menu item No.180 [BATTERY SEL] setting)

CTL, TC and UB lamps

The corresponding lamps flash when the TC and UB information cannot be read during playback. The lamps remain lighted when the information can be read properly.

>LOCAL/MENU/REMOTE switch

Use this switch to select the menu settings or control the unit from an external device.

LOCAL:

Select this position when the unit is to be operated using the controls on its operation panel.

MENU:

Select this position to perform on-screen menu settings.

REMOTE:

Select this position when the unit is to be operated using the external remote controller (AJ-A95).

2 This function is operational only when the AJ- YA120AG (optional accessory) has been installed.

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Contents Operating Instructions Model No. AJ- EFor your safety Operating precautionFor U.K. only Contents Features IntroductionMulti-functional interfaces Parts and their functions Front panelLOCAL/MENU/REMOTE switch Repeat lampSystem format lamp SCH lamp2Audio monitor selector switch ? Analog lamp2@ Meter button and lamp CH34 Audio output lamps CH12, CH34Analog audio signal recording level controls2 Volume control720p lamp Headphone jackREC button2 No optional board installed When the AJ-YA120AG or AJ-YAD120AG is installedTAPE/EE switch Reset buttonRear panel AC in inletDC in socket DC OUT socketTC in connector2 TC OUT connectorHD/SD REF Video in connectors and 75Ω termination switch2 Audio in connectors CH1, CH2, CH3, CH42Precautions for using consumer DV and Dvcam cassettes TapesInserting the tape Usable tapesOperation Turning on the unit’s powerStop mode Recording Pause/recording follow-on recordingPlayback Cue/reviewStill image playback Insert a cassette tape into the unit Press the Play buttonVariable speed playback When AJ-A95 is connectedLinear 0.3k playback Setting the Begin and END points Setting the repeat playback modeSet the VTR to the menu mode Repeat playbackSetting the time code Time code & user’s bitTime code User’s bitSetting the user’s bit Select menu item No.531 UB PresetPlaying back the time code and user’s bit T2R00 07 04Superimposed screen displays Characters displayedRemaining tape display Display positionOperation mode Time modeSTA mode M modeSetup initial settings Setting method using the on- screen menusReturning to the factory settings Set the LOCAL/MENU/REMOTE switch to the Menu positionSetting the user defaults Loading the user defaults Menu protectionWith the hour meter displayed, press the Search button Releasing the menu protection modeDisplaying the Diag menu Setup menus Menus which are displayedTYPE-B Near Audio in SEL System Indicates the factory settingSetting Description of settings Superimposed Display HD SYS H ADV Setting Description of settingsSystem Freq Basic Format Display SYS Format PB FormatManual AutoManual Dvcam HD-LP Formats for playback022 020 023 Playback format Operation FRZ Mode SEL SP Mode INHMemory Mode Auto REWRept Mode Battery SELCTL BGN TC BGNInterface Tape ProtectTime Code Phase Corr DF ModeTC Preset UB PresetVideo ESR Mode SD CCR Mode SDBLK Clip CC F1 BlankAudio REC CUE CH1CH2 CH3Menu DIF Config DIF SpeedDIF in CH DIF OUT CH23/24 Hz mode and 25 Hz mode Error messagesError No Error message and description Unload Error Condensation Operation performed by AJ-HD1200AVideo head cleaning MaintenanceProcedure to ejecting the tape manually in an emergency Emergency ejectSpecifications $ Video input connectors21$ Video output connectors GeneralOther Connectors OptionsMemo Panasonic Broadcast Europe Panasonic Marketing Europe GmbH
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