Panasonic AJ-D250P RS-232C, Interface specifications, Communication parameters

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RS-232C

The following functions can be controlled using the RS-232C interface.

Example of connections

Computer end

VTR end

$ Basic operations
EJECT	INSERT
STOP	SEARCH PAUSE
PLAY	SEARCH SPEED UP
REC/PLAY	SEARCH SPEED DOWN
FF	FORWARD/ADVANCE
REW	REVERSE/ADVANCE
PAUSE	REVERSE/PLAY
COUNTER RESET	DIRECT SEARCH

$Status checks

The current VTR mode can be checked.

Frame	FG
3	SD (TXD)

2RD (RXD)

7RS (RTS)

8CD (CTS)

6DR (DSR)

5	SG
4	ER (DTR)

1	FG
2	SD (TXD)
3	RD (RXD)
4	RS (RTS)
5	CD (CTS)
6	DR (DSR)
7	SG
20	ER (DTR)

$Simple editing functions

Video/audio, audio/video and various other insert editing operations can be performed.

$Search function

Specific frame positions can be searched.

1. Hardware specifications

(1) Interface specifications

Connector: D-SUB 25 pins

DCE specifications (straight cable supported)

Pin No.	Signal	Description

1	FG	Frame GND

2	SD (TXD)	Transmitted Data

3	RD (RXD)	Received Data

4	RS (RTS)	Request to Send

5	CD (CTS)	Clear to Send

6	DR (DSR)	Data Set Ready

7	SG	Signal GND

20	ER (DTR)	Data Terminal Ready

(2) Communication parameters

The unit’s communication parameters are as listed below. If any of the parameters are to be changed, select the items on the menu concerned, and make the changes.

Baud Rate: 9600 bps

Bit Length: 8 bit

Stop Bit: 1 bit

Parity: NONE

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Contents S0699W3119 a VQT8188-2FCC Note Contents Features IntroductionCounter display Parts and Their FunctionsFront panel ? Input Select switch Power switchLOCAL/MENU/REMOTE switch Cassette insertion slotRemote connector Headphones jackVolume control Reset buttonConnector panel REF Video in connector Signal GND terminalVideo in connector Audio in connectorsCassette Checkpoints for consumer-use DV tape playback TapesTape Description Operation Turning on the power/inserting a cassetteTurn on the unit’s power Insert the cassette tape Check that the Stop lamp is lightedStop mode Checkpoint for Still Timer settingPress the Stop button to end the recording RecordingPress the Play button while holding down the REC button Cue/review Pause/record frame-to-frame continuityPlayback Still picture playbackAudio switching Frame by frame advanceRepeat 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 User’s bit Time Codes and User’s BitTime codes TCR 00 07 04Now follow the same procedure as for setting the time code Setting the time codeSetting the user’s bit Down button Stop buttonPlaying back the time code/user’s bit 00 07 04Characters 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 load the user default settings How to initiate the menu protect modeHow to release the menu protect mode How to display the Diag menuUnderlining denotes the factory mode setting Setup MenusSetting Description of setting Superimposed Display System menuBasic menu Operation menu Interface menu Tape Protect menu Time Code menu Video menu Audio menu Operation EditingPreparation Fading Audio editing functionsCutting Noise may appear here at the joins in the edit pointsFirst edit for insert editing First Edit Function Preparing the editing tapeFirst edit for assemble editing Communication parameters Interface specificationsRS-232C $ Data format External interface specificationsSending format computer VTR 3AHReceiving format VTR computer ExampleOAudio control commands Command list$ List of commands OCounter control commandsOMedia operation control commands ODisplay control commandsOEdit control commands OInput/output control commandsOOperation control commands OQuery control commands OCommunication control commands OSearches control commands OTimer 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 Menu item Setting Setting command $ Edit control commandsOWhen the CTL data is to be Used as the referenceM1 HEX display M2 HEX display $ Media operation control commands$ Input/output control commands STX ORC ETX $ Operation control commandsSTX OBF ETX STX OSF ETX Case of a Dvcpro format tapeCase of a DV format tape Parameters OIn the case of a Dvcpro Format tapeSTX OSR ETX TC mode, UB mode, Remain mode $ Query control commandsCTL mode OIn the case of CTL dataFf = 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 AD9ADAADBADCADDADEADF OSP StopAD AD AD AD AD AddressfOBitmap table a Cassette RF Video Tape HardACK OFF STX QRS ETX Repeat ONE Time Continue OFF STX QSY 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 $ Search control commands OWhen CTL data is to be usedOWhen the parameter value for Which the TC data serves as OWhen the counter value is toOWhen the parameter value for Be stored in the memoryOWhen 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 $ Mode transition table Play REC PauseAudio Insert PauseCheckpoints for RS-232C communication $ Send commands and data returned from$ Send command intervals Error Messages Error No DescriptionProcedure for removing the tape manually in an emergency Emergency EjectCondensation Video Head CleaningMaintenance $ Output connectors Specifications$ Input connectors $ Digital video$ Digital audio Page Southeast Region Executive OfficeMid-Atlantic/New England Central Region