Panasonic AJ-D960EG manual General and Features

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General and Features

This unit is a multi-purpose studio-use digital VTR which employs 1/4-inch wide compact cassette tapes to enable recording, playback and editing with a high picture quality at the 50 Mbps video recording rate, and it is also capable of recording, playback and editing in the existing DVCPRO (25 Mbps) format. Its 625/525 switching function makes this a studio video cassette recorder which can be used anywhere in the world. In addition, it corporates digital compression technology so that the deterioration in picture quality and sound quality resulting from dubbing is significantly minimized.

The compact, lightweight 4U size makes carrying easier, even when mounted in a 19-inch rack. The settings for the unit’s setup can be performed interactively while viewing the screen menus on the TV monitor, and editing functions include both assemble and insert editing.

Features

Compact size and light weight

This is a 4U-size digital VTR. It can be mounted in a 19-inch rack with ease using the optional rack-mounting adaptors (AJ-MA75P).

Up to 92 minutes of recording

Two sizes of cassette tapes can be used with this unit: M cassette (max. 33 minutes) and L cassettes (max. 92 minutes). The width of the tapes measures 1/4 inch to achieve a compact design.

Superior Picture quality

Superior picture quality is delivered in the component signal recording mode.

Switchable 625i/525i

The video input signal switch (settings: 625i/525i) can be set to accommodate the recording and playback of each type of signal.

SDI interface

This product’s standard features include 4:2:2 serial digital interface.

Compatibility with DVCPRO

This unit is capable of recording, playback and editing in the existing DVCPRO (25 Mbps) format.

Compatibility with general consumer video equipment

Cassette tapes designed for general consumer applications containing material shot by a consumer digital camera can be played back on this unit if the cassette adapter (optional accessory, AJ-CS750P) is used.

<Note>

Tapes recorded in the LP consumer mode cannot be played back.

Digital slow motion/jog dial functions

Using Panasonic’s very own digital slow-motion technology, pictures played back in slow motion at the following speeds can be reproduced clearly.

DVCPRO50 (50 Mbps): –1⋅to +2⋅ speed

DVCPRO (25 Mbps):

–1⋅to +2⋅ speed

DV:

–1⋅to +1⋅ speed

DVCAM:

–1⋅to +1⋅ speed

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Contents Operating Instructions Not to be used in the U.K How to replace the fuseFor U.K. only Damage both to the recorder and to the tape Operating precautionContents Features General and FeaturesDial shuttle Menu-driven setupTime codes Multifunctional interfaceFront Panel Top Section Controls and their functionsFront panel Video Input Select switchesAudio Input Select displayFront Panel Centre Section @0TC/UB switch 9TC/CTL switch@1INT/EXT switch @2TAPE/EE switch In the stop mode@7SHTL/SLOW switch @3REMOTE/LOCAL switch@4REMOTE lamp @5Search button#1AUTO Edit button #0PREROLL button#2PREVIEW/REVIEW buttons #3IN a IN/SET/OUT a OUT buttons#8Time code buttons $6Headphones jack#9Warning lamp $0Cassette insertion display lamp$9METER FULL/FINE selector switch $7Volume control$8MONITOR Select switches Front Panel Bottom Section 8TV System selector switch 7REC Inhibit switch9MENU button 0SET button0y t ui o Connector areaSignal GND terminal AC in connectorTime Code in connector Time Code OUT connector6ANALOG Composite Video OUT connectors 5ANALOG Component Video OUT connector option7DIGITAL Audio IN/OUT connector 8SERIAL Digital Component AUDIO/VIDEO IN/OUT connectorConnections Connections when one unit is usedRecorder Device Connections when 2 units are used deck to deckAudio output signals Reference signal Audiomonitor Signals AV monitor ReferenceVideo monitor Signals Audio monitor Reference signalWFM VSC Type TapesStand by Player Switching on the power/inserting the cassetteStill Timer Setting STOP/STAND by modeAdjusting the video level Selecting video/audio input signalsAdjusting the audio level RecordingPlayback Jog/shuttle Jog modeShuttle mode Manual editing Preroll Automatic editing Deck to Deck When the unit is used as the recorder Switch settings and adjustmentsWhen the unit is used as the player Automatic editingSelect the editing mode Negative duration function Entering the edit pointsMatch frame processing function Calculating the duration Checking the edit pointsModifying the edit points Resetting both the edit in and OUT points2Resetting either the edit in or OUT point Preview Postroll Executing automatic editingRetry function Auto tag editingReview Entering the edit points Audio split editingDeleting the edit points Modifying the edit pointsCueing up the tape to the edit points Displaying the audio split edit pointsDuration display OperationsVoice-over facility internal Operating procedure00000000 m Stop VTR For operation with an editing controller AG-A850Connections Example To record cross-faded audio signals onto CH2Audio cross channel editing internal 47 E I L L Multi cueDescription of display Search point operations OperationsSearch point or entry point operations 1 2 2 0 Entry point operationsSearch point and entry display operations M O R Entering cue pointsOperations on the selected page page MODE=MANU Individual entered point resetting When entering a cue point as a numberClearing entered points Search operationsChroma level and chroma phase Video output encoder output signal adjustmentsBlack level Video levelSETUP-MENU Init SET YESPLAY/NOSTOP Setup default settingsChanging the settings Changing the file Setup setting menusSetting and releasing the lock mode Setup menusUSER1 Loading a user fileSaving a user file Automatic loading of user file when the power is turned onSystem Setting DescriptionSystem menu Setting Item adjusted System Setting DescriptionVideo output signal adjustments Basic User menuBasic Setting Description Dvcam DvcproMoni ManuOperation Memory stop function OperationStboff FRZ ModeSOF&EJ INHEject Rota ModeMODE1 MODE2Interface Local 25P InterfaceMaster IN/OUTEdit Edit Setting Description Amux AUD MEMAmuvo IntxPostroll JOG FWDJOG REV Tape Protect Time Code Vaux video auxiliary data area Time CodeSBC sub code data area Video Video Setting Description Audio Audio Setting Description User menu Audio Setting Description Moni SEL DirectON1 MON AutoADD Line BlankREC LINE1 REC LINE2Y4BPF Blank Setting DescriptionREC LINE3 REC LINE40014 273L 0000 10L0012 22L 0013 263L 0014 273L 0016 275L 0025 284L 0026 525L 0003 13LMoji TeletextNabts DETBlank Line 88 E Menu Time code Time code/user bitUser bit TCR 00 07 04 Frames Hours Seconds MinutesRecording internal/external time codes Setting the internal time codeSetting the external time code TC switch → EXT Reproducing the time code/user bit Superimpose screen Operation modeCharacters displayed Display positionStart Video output signals and servo reference signalExternal synchronization of video output signals Servo reference signal Audio V Fade Function Monitor output channel Audio recording channel and monitor output selectionAudio recording channel Printed Abbr Factory Circuit Full name Function Printed circuit boardBoard NameRack mounting Condensationy Video head cleaningInstalling the mechanism dust protector Displaying the Diag menu Error messagesDiag menu Priority Display Description Displaying the Hours Meter informationItem No Description Priority Monitor display Description VTR operation Power OFF→ON Table of Auto OFF Error messagesCounter display Monitor display Description VTR operation Restart conditionReel DIR Unmatch Power OFF →ONExternal interface specifications Hardware specificationsRS-232C interface IntroductionProtocol Software specificationsWhen the communication has terminated abnormally Nack Error code tableReturn format VTR → controller PC STX OPL ETX ACK STX OPL ETXCommands relating to operation control Notes Command tableReturn completion Send command Supplementary notes OperationReverse STX OSR ETXStandby STX OBF ETX OFF Standby STX OBN ETXCommands relating to inquiries Notes CLS Microsoft QuickBASIC sample programmeUsing the signals as the SDI input signals How to use the SDTI/SDI common input signalsUsing the signals as the Sdti input signals Sdti interface boardHow to use the 2⋅ speed transmission mode How to use the SDTI/SDI common output signalsUsing the signals as the SDI output signals Using the signals as the Sdti output signalsReference signal generator Source Precautions to observe when using the Sdti signalsPin No. Signal Connector signalsSignal Pin No SignalPin No Abbreviation Circuit Description RS-232C Remote 25-pin D-SUB crossover cable supportedAC 220 240 V, 50 60 Hz 280 W SpecificationsVideo Signal Adjustment Video Output ConnectorAudio Input Connector Audio Output ConnectorPanasonic Broadcast Europe GmbH Panasonic Broadcast Europe
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