Panasonic AJ-D650 manual Command table, Commands relating to operation control Notes, Send command

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5.Command table

1)Commands relating to operation control <Notes>

As for the return (completion) message, [ACK] is first returned when data is received, and the execution message is subsequently returned. It is only the execution message which is listed in this table.

In the case of commands not listed in the table, ER001 (invalid command) is returned after [ACK] has been returned.

VTR

Send command

Return (completion)

Supplementary notes

operation

message

 

 

 

 

 

 

STOP

[STX] OSP [ETX]

[STX] OSP [ETX]

This command is for stopping the tape travel.

 

 

 

The resulting output picture and sound statuses differ

 

 

 

according to the settings selected for the set-up menus

 

 

 

given below.

 

 

 

AJ-D750: No.105 (AUTO EE SEL)

 

 

 

AJ-D650, AJ-D640: No.111 (STOP EE SEL)

 

 

 

For further details, refer to the set-up menus.

 

 

 

 

EJECT

[STX] OEJ [ETX]

[STX] OEJ [ETX]

This command is for ejecting the cassette tape.

 

 

 

The resulting output picture and sound statuses differ

 

 

 

according to the settings selected for the set-up menus

 

 

 

given below.

 

 

 

AJ-D750: No.105 (AUTO EE SEL)

 

 

 

AJ-D650, AJ-D640: No.109 (EJECT EE SEL)

 

 

 

For further details, refer to the set-up menus.

 

 

 

 

PLAY

[STX] OPL [ETX]

[STX] OPL [ETX]

This command is for starting playback.

 

 

 

 

REWIND

[STX] ORW [ETX]

[STX] ORW [ETX]

This command is for rewinding the tape.

 

 

 

The resulting output picture and sound statuses differ

 

 

 

according to the settings selected for the set-up menus

 

 

 

given below.

 

 

 

AJ-D750: No.105 (AUTO EE SEL)

 

 

 

AJ-D650, AJ-D640: No.110 (F/R EE SEL)

 

 

 

The maximum tape speed differs according to the

 

 

 

setting selected for set-up menu No.102 (FF. REW

 

 

 

MAX).

 

 

 

For further details, refer to the set-up menus.

 

 

 

 

FAST

[STX] OFF [ETX]

[STX] OFF [ETX]

This command is for fast forwarding the tape.

FORWARD

 

 

The resulting output picture and sound statuses differ

 

 

 

according to the settings selected for the set-up menus

 

 

 

given below.

 

 

 

AJ-D750: No.105 (AUTO EE SEL)

 

 

 

AJ-D650, AJ-D640: No.110 (F/R EE SEL)

 

 

 

The maximum tape speed differs according to the

 

 

 

setting selected for set-up menu No.102 (FF. REW

 

 

 

MAX).

 

 

 

For further details, refer to the set-up menus.

REC

[STX] ORC [ETX]

[STX] ORC [ETX]

This command is for starting the recording.

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Contents Operating Instructions Refer Servicing to Qualified Service Personnel FCC NoteContents General and Features FeaturesChannel high-sound-quality digital audio Menu-driven setupMulti-function input/output interfaces Counter Display Section Controls and their functionsFront panel Eject button Power switchCassette insertion slot EDIT/EDIT REC/REC/REC INH lampsREW button* ¹ Reset buttonCOUNTER/REMAIN button Stop buttonCTL/TC/UB switch Headphones jackVolume control Monitor Select switchREMOTE/LOCAL switch Video Input switchAudio Input switch SET buttonConnector area Analog Audio in connectors AC in connectorSignal GND terminal Time Code in connectorAnalog Composite Video OUT connectors S1/VIDE0 OUT connectorAnalog Component Video OUT connector Remote connectorCassette P e sType Description Consumer When recording/playback using 1 unit Set the Control switch on the front panel to LocalWhen recording, playback & editing with 2 units deck to deck When using an editing controller Internal encoder adjustments Connect the equipment as shown in the figure belowWaveform on waveform monitor Full name Function Name Printed circuit boardPrinted Abbr Factory Switching on the power/inserting the cassette Stop mode Still Timer SettingRecording 1Selecting video/audio input signals2Adjusting the audio Ievel Playback Following message is displayed Setup default settingsChanging the settings Setup setting menus Changing the fileSystem menu SettingSetting Description User menuSTA TimerDisplay LocalOperation Stop Auto REWMemory 9P SELUser menu E D I T Edit Thru VitcBlank TCGTime Code Video DisplayMoni CH CH1 OUTCH2 OUT REC CH1Output REC CUEST1 ST2User bit Time code/user bitTime code Recording internal/external time codes Setting the internal time codeSetting the external time code TC switch EXT Reproducing the time code/user bit Characters displayed Operation modeSuperimpose screen Display positionServo reference Video in signal REF in signal Servo reference No position Servo reference setting tablesInput signal status Reference signal During playback or special playbackAudio V Fade Function AJ-D650 only Rack mounting Video head cleaning CondensationError No TV monitor display Descriptions VTR operation Error messagesAuto OFF mode Error No Descriptions VTR operationError No Descriptions VTR operation Signal Connector signalsPin No. Signal Pin NoRS-232C Remote 25-pin D-SUB straight cable supported SYS.SC CoarseSpecifications Other input/output connectorPanasonic Reference Guide Contents Format SEL Setting Description of settingAdditional set-up menu items RS-232C interface IntroductionConnector specifications Hardware specificationsExternal interface specifications For the model AJ-D750 Pin No Signal Circuit name DescriptionUsing straight cable with D-SUB 9-pin and 25-pin connectors For the models AJ-D650 and AJ-D640Communication parameters Software specificationsProtocol NONE/ODD/EVENOutline of send procedure from controller Send format controller PC VTR Data formatWhen the communication has terminated abnormally Error code tableWhen the communication has terminated normally Return format VTR controller PCSend command Command tableCommands relating to operation control Notes Supplementary notesShtl STX OSF ETXDV, Dvcam STX OSR ETXCommands relating to inquiries Notes Microsoft QuickBASIC sample program Print

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