Panasonic AJ-D250P operating instructions Editing, Preparation, Operation

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Editing

Editing with the RS-232C remote control

Using the RS-232C remote control (AJ-A250), which is available as an optional accessory, two units—a player VTR and a recorder VTR—can be controlled directly from the controller to enable speedier and more efficient assemble editing, insert editing and other editing jobs.

Preparation:

OAs shown in the figure below, connect the player VTR and recorder VTR to the RS-232C remote control.

To RS-232C connector

To RS-232C connector

RS-232C remote control (AJ-A250)

Player VTR: AJ-D250

INPUT

OUTPUT

Recorder VTR: AJ-D250

OSet the INPUT SELECT switch to the position which corresponds to the connection with the player VTR.

S-VIDEO:When connected to the S-VIDEO IN and AUDIO IN connectors

LINE: When connected to the VIDEO IN and AUDIO IN connectors

OSet the LOCAL/MENU/REMOTE switch to the REMOTE position.

<Note>

The disturbances in the pictures during preview can be alleviated by inputting a black burst signal or other reference signal to the REF VIDEO input connectors of the player VTR and recorder VTR.

Operation:

Use the RS-232C remote control to control both the player VTR and recorder VTR.

Read the operating instructions of the AJ-A250 carefully.

<Note>

When the AG-A571 is to be used as the remote control, select D230 as the setup menu item No.205 “232C ID SEL” setting. (See page 30)

The unit can be used as the player VTR.

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Contents VQT8188-2 S0699W3119 aFCC Note Contents Introduction FeaturesCounter display Parts and Their FunctionsFront panel Cassette insertion slot Power switchLOCAL/MENU/REMOTE switch ? Input Select switchReset button Headphones jackVolume control Remote connectorConnector panel Audio in connectors Signal GND terminalVideo in connector REF Video in connectorCassette Checkpoints for consumer-use DV tape playback TapesTape Description Check that the Stop lamp is lighted Turning on the power/inserting a cassetteTurn on the unit’s power Insert the cassette tape OperationCheckpoint for Still Timer setting Stop modePress the Stop button to end the recording RecordingPress the Play button while holding down the REC button Still picture playback Pause/record frame-to-frame continuityPlayback Cue/reviewFrame by frame advance Audio switchingRepeat playback Setting the Begin and END points Menu modeSelect TC or CTL using the Counter button. Note Displaying the Begin and END points Setting the Begin and END points Front panelSetting the repeat playback mode TCR 00 07 04 Time Codes and User’s BitTime codes User’s bitDown button Stop button Setting the time codeSetting the user’s bit Now follow the same procedure as for setting the time code00 07 04 Playing back the time code/user’s bitCharacters displayed Superimposed ScreensDisplay position Superimpose Screens How to restore the factory settings Setup Initial SettingsHow to perform the settings using the on-screen menus How to set the user default settings How to initiate the menu protect mode How to load the user default settingsHow to display the Diag menu How to release the menu protect modeSystem menu Setup MenusSetting Description of setting Superimposed Display Underlining denotes the factory mode settingBasic menu Operation menu Interface menu Tape Protect menu Time Code menu Video menu Audio menu Operation EditingPreparation Noise may appear here at the joins in the edit points Audio editing functionsCutting FadingFirst edit for insert editing First Edit Function Preparing the editing tapeFirst edit for assemble editing Communication parameters Interface specificationsRS-232C 3AH External interface specificationsSending format computer VTR $ Data formatExample Receiving format VTR computerOCounter control commands Command list$ List of commands OAudio control commandsOInput/output control commands ODisplay control commandsOEdit control commands OMedia operation control commandsOOperation control commands OQuery control commands OCommunication control commands OTimer control commands OSearches control commandsParameters $ Audio control commands$ Counter control commands Sets the signal to be regenerated when the TCG time code TC data reference $ Display control commandsCTL data reference Used as the reference $ Edit control commandsOWhen the CTL data is to be Menu item Setting Setting commandM1 HEX display M2 HEX display $ Media operation control commands$ Input/output control commands STX ORC ETX $ Operation control commandsSTX OBF ETX Parameters OIn the case of a Dvcpro Format tape Case of a Dvcpro format tapeCase of a DV format tape STX OSF ETXSTX OSR ETX OIn the case of CTL data $ Query control commandsCTL mode TC mode, UB mode, Remain modeFf = Frames Rewind Eject Auto Back OFF STX QHC ETXRewind Play Play Pause STX QHR ETX OWith no parameter Switching dataParameter M1 HEX display M2 HEX display Bits supported Addressf OSP StopAD AD AD AD AD AD9ADAADBADCADDADEADFCassette RF Video Tape Hard OBitmap table aRepeat ONE Time Continue OFF STX QSY ETX ACK OFF STX QRS ETXOBitmap table B Video Option STX QVM ETX OWhen CTL data is to be used asReference OParameter setting no completion command $ Communication control commandsOParameter setting normal OWhen CTL data is to be used $ Search control commandsBe stored in the memory OWhen the counter value is toOWhen the parameter value for OWhen the parameter value for Which the TC data serves asOWhen the designated position is not to be entered Searches the counter value at the time when the command Data = wghmmssff Still mode is established upon completion $ Timer control commands Play REC Pause $ Mode transition tableInsert Pause AudioCheckpoints for RS-232C communication $ Send commands and data returned from$ Send command intervals Error No Description Error MessagesEmergency Eject Procedure for removing the tape manually in an emergencyCondensation Video Head CleaningMaintenance $ Digital video Specifications$ Input connectors $ Output connectors$ Digital audio Page Central Region Executive OfficeMid-Atlantic/New England Southeast Region