Panasonic AJ-D650 manual System menu, User menu, Setting Description

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SYSTEM menu

<SYSTEM>

 

Item

 

 

Setting

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Description

 

 

 

No.

Superimposed

 

No.

 

Superimposed

 

 

 

display

 

 

display

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

00

SYS SC

0000

 

 

0

 

System phase rough adjustment: 90° units

 

 

 

 

COAR.

0001

 

90

 

<Note>

 

 

 

 

 

0002

 

180

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

When shipped from the factory, the setting values

do

not

 

 

0003

 

270

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

change even if setting operations are performed.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

01

SYS SC

0000

 

- 1 2 7

 

 

System phase fine adjustment: Total variable range:±90° or

 

FINE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

more

 

 

 

 

 

0127

 

 

0

 

 

 

-:advanced

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

+: delayed

 

 

 

 

 

0255

 

127

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

02

SYS H

0000

 

- 1 1 2

 

 

System phase adjustment: ±2μ sec (SC cycle phase)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

-: Advanced

 

 

 

 

 

0112

 

0

 

 

 

+: Delayed

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

<Note>

 

 

 

 

 

0224

 

112

 

 

When shipped from the factory, the setting values

do

not

 

 

 

 

 

change even if setting operations are performed.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

00

ENCODER

0000

 

 

OFF

 

This selects whether the ENCODER connector functions.

 

 

SEL

0001

 

 

ON

0: Does not functions.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1: Functions.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

10

AV PHASE

0000

 

- 1 2 8

 

 

This adjusts the audio output phase with respect to the video

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

output: 20.8μ s steps

 

 

 

 

 

0128

 

0

 

 

 

-: The audio output phase is advanced with respect to the

 

 

 

 

 

 

video output.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

0255

 

127

 

 

+: The audio output phase is delayed with respect to the

 

 

 

 

 

video output.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The underline on the setting item denotes the initial setting.

USER menu

<BASIC>

 

Item

 

 

 

Setting

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Description

No.

Superimposed

 

No.

 

Superimposed

display

 

 

display

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

000

P-ROLL

0 0 0 0

 

 

0S

This sets the preroll time which can be set from 0 to 15 seconds

 

TIME

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

in 1 -second increments.

 

 

0005

 

 

5S

<Note>

 

 

 

 

In the case of AJ-D640, the unit will not operate if the preroll

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

0015

 

 

 

15S

time is set to 0 seconds when the unit is set to automatic

 

 

 

 

 

editing (PREVIEW, AUTO EDIT COMMAND) from an

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

external controller.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

001

CHARA

0000

 

 

0

 

This sets the position of the characters on the horizontal

 

H-POS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

plane for the time code and other super displays output to the

 

 

0005

 

 

5

 

VIDEO OUT 3 connector.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

<Note>

 

 

0012

 

 

12

 

1. When setting this item, the DISPLAY SEL status is output to

 

 

 

 

 

VIDEO 3 even if SUPER OFF has been set. However, when

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

the menu is exited, operation complies with the SUPER

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

OFF/ON setting.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Also, CHARA TYPE is output to VIDEO 3 according to the

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

status set in the menu.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2. When the DISPLAY SEL setting causes characters to

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

extend beyond the edges of the screen, the setting value is

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

changed so that the characters are automatically displayed

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

in a position on the screen.

The underline on the setting item denotes the initial setting.

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Contents Operating Instructions FCC Note Refer Servicing to Qualified Service PersonnelContents Features General and FeaturesMenu-driven setup Multi-function input/output interfacesChannel high-sound-quality digital audio Controls and their functions Front panelCounter Display Section EDIT/EDIT REC/REC/REC INH lamps Power switchCassette insertion slot Eject buttonStop button Reset buttonCOUNTER/REMAIN button REW button* ¹Monitor Select switch Headphones jackVolume control CTL/TC/UB switchSET button Video Input switchAudio Input switch REMOTE/LOCAL switchConnector area Time Code in connector AC in connectorSignal GND terminal Analog Audio in connectorsRemote connector S1/VIDE0 OUT connectorAnalog Component Video OUT connector Analog Composite Video OUT connectorsP e s Type Description ConsumerCassette Set the Control switch on the front panel to Local When recording/playback using 1 unitWhen recording, playback & editing with 2 units deck to deck When using an editing controller Connect the equipment as shown in the figure below Internal encoder adjustmentsWaveform on waveform monitor Printed circuit board Printed Abbr FactoryFull name Function Name Switching on the power/inserting the cassette Still Timer Setting Stop mode1Selecting video/audio input signals 2Adjusting the audio IevelRecording Playback Setup default settings Changing the settingsFollowing message is displayed Changing the file Setup setting menusUser menu SettingSetting Description System menuLocal TimerDisplay STAOperation 9P SEL Auto REWMemory StopUser menu E D I T Edit TCG VitcBlank ThruTime Code Display VideoREC CH1 CH1 OUTCH2 OUT Moni CHST2 REC CUEST1 OutputTime code/user bit Time codeUser bit Setting the internal time code Setting the external time code TC switch EXTRecording internal/external time codes Reproducing the time code/user bit Display position Operation modeSuperimpose screen Characters displayedServo reference During playback or special playback Servo reference setting tablesInput signal status Reference signal Video in signal REF in signal Servo reference No positionAudio V Fade Function AJ-D650 only Rack mounting Condensation Video head cleaningError No Descriptions VTR operation Error messagesAuto OFF mode Error No TV monitor display Descriptions VTR operationError No Descriptions VTR operation Pin No Connector signalsPin No. Signal SignalSYS.SC Coarse RS-232C Remote 25-pin D-SUB straight cable supportedOther input/output connector SpecificationsPanasonic Reference Guide Contents Setting Description of setting Additional set-up menu itemsFormat SEL Introduction RS-232C interfacePin No Signal Circuit name Description Hardware specificationsExternal interface specifications For the model AJ-D750 Connector specificationsFor the models AJ-D650 and AJ-D640 Using straight cable with D-SUB 9-pin and 25-pin connectorsNONE/ODD/EVEN Software specificationsProtocol Communication parametersSend format controller PC VTR Data format Outline of send procedure from controllerReturn format VTR controller PC Error code tableWhen the communication has terminated normally When the communication has terminated abnormallySupplementary notes Command tableCommands relating to operation control Notes Send commandSTX OSR ETX STX OSF ETXDV, Dvcam ShtlCommands relating to inquiries Notes Print Microsoft QuickBASIC sample program

AJ-D650 specifications

The Panasonic AJ-D650 is a professional digital video recorder that has garnered attention for its performance and reliability in various broadcast and production environments. This versatile machine supports a range of video formats, making it an essential tool for filmmakers, broadcasters, and video production professionals. Launched as part of Panasonic's DVCPro series, the AJ-D650 stands out for its ability to deliver high-quality images while maintaining user-friendly operation.

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