Panasonic AJ-D250P operating instructions Introduction, Features

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Introduction

The AJ-D250 is a digital VTR which uses 1/4˝ wide tapes. The incorporation of digital compression technology ensures that the deterioration in picture and sound quality suffered during dubbing will be much less than with conventional analog systems.

The model has a compact and lightweight design, enabling it to be readily carried about or easily installed in a rack.

The interactive system, which is featured for the unit’s settings, enables these settings to be performed while viewing the menus on the TV monitor screen.

The model AJ-D250 comes with an RS-232C connector which makes it possible to control the editing operations and exercise remote control from a computer using the RS-232C remote control (AJ-A250 - available as an optional accessory).

Features

Compact and light

This unit is 8 7/16˝ (214 mm) wide, 51/4˝ (132 mm) high and 15 7/16˝ (391 mm) deep, and weighs 14.3 lb (6.5 kg). It is equipped with grips so that it can be carried easily.

Assemble editing and insert editing

Using the RS-232C remote control (AJ-A250 - available as an optional accessory), two units—one a player and the other a recorder—can be controlled directly from the remote control to perform editing operations.

Encoder control

The video output signals can be adjusted using the items on the setup menus.

2-channel digital audio with high sound quality

RS-232C control

Use of the RS-232C remote control (AJ-A250 - available as an optional accessory) enables not only editing operations to be performed but remote control can also be exercised, from a computer by connecting the RS-232C cable between from the computer and this VTR.

Up to 184 minutes of recording

The unit uses two types of cassette tapes: one for news gathering (max. 66 minutes) and the other for general-purpose applications (184 minutes: using AJ- 5P92LP ).

The unit’s compact design accommodates tapes with a 1/4˝ width.

For AJ-5P92LP cassette tapes, use a VTR supporting DVCPRO (25 Mbps) 184 minute tapes.

Compatible with consumer-use equipment

Using the cassette adapter (AJ-CS750P: optional accessory), consumer-use cassette tapes shot using

aconsumer-use digital camera can be played back on this unit. The LP mode is not supported.

Time codes

The unit comes with a built-in time code generator (TCG)/time code reader (TCR).

Repeat playback

Any section on a tape can be played back repeatedly for an unlimited number of times or one time only.

Menu-driven setup

The unit’s settings are performed using an interactive system while viewing the menus on the TV monitor screen.

Remote control

The unit can be operated from distances up to 5 meters away when the AG-A11 remote control (optional accessory) is connected.

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Contents S0699W3119 a VQT8188-2FCC Note Contents Features IntroductionFront panel Parts and Their FunctionsCounter display Power switch LOCAL/MENU/REMOTE switch? Input Select switch Cassette insertion slotHeadphones jack Volume controlRemote connector Reset buttonConnector panel Signal GND terminal Video in connectorREF Video in connector Audio in connectorsTape Description TapesCassette Checkpoints for consumer-use DV tape playback Turning on the power/inserting a cassette Turn on the unit’s power Insert the cassette tapeOperation Check that the Stop lamp is lightedStop mode Checkpoint for Still Timer settingPress the Play button while holding down the REC button RecordingPress the Stop button to end the recording Pause/record frame-to-frame continuity PlaybackCue/review Still picture playbackAudio switching Frame by frame advanceSelect TC or CTL using the Counter button. Note Setting the Begin and END points Menu modeRepeat playback Setting the repeat playback mode Setting the Begin and END points Front panelDisplaying the Begin and END points Time Codes and User’s Bit Time codesUser’s bit TCR 00 07 04Setting the time code Setting the user’s bitNow follow the same procedure as for setting the time code Down button Stop buttonPlaying back the time code/user’s bit 00 07 04Display position Superimposed ScreensCharacters displayed Superimpose Screens How to perform the settings using the on-screen menus Setup Initial SettingsHow to restore the factory settings 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 menuSetup Menus Setting Description of setting Superimposed DisplayUnderlining denotes the factory mode setting System menuBasic menu Operation menu Interface menu Tape Protect menu Time Code menu Video menu Audio menu Preparation EditingOperation Audio editing functions CuttingFading Noise may appear here at the joins in the edit pointsFirst edit for assemble editing First Edit Function Preparing the editing tapeFirst edit for insert editing RS-232C Interface specificationsCommunication parameters External interface specifications Sending format computer VTR$ Data format 3AHReceiving format VTR computer ExampleCommand list $ List of commandsOAudio control commands OCounter control commandsODisplay control commands OEdit control commandsOMedia operation control commands OInput/output control commandsOOperation control commands OQuery control commands OCommunication control commands OSearches control commands OTimer control commands$ Counter control commands $ Audio control commandsParameters Sets the signal to be regenerated when the TCG time code CTL data reference $ Display control commandsTC data reference $ Edit control commands OWhen the CTL data is to beMenu item Setting Setting command Used as the reference$ Input/output control commands $ Media operation control commandsM1 HEX display M2 HEX display STX OBF ETX $ Operation control commandsSTX ORC ETX Case of a Dvcpro format tape Case of a DV format tapeSTX OSF ETX Parameters OIn the case of a Dvcpro Format tapeSTX OSR ETX $ Query control commands CTL modeTC mode, UB mode, Remain mode OIn the case of CTL dataFf = Frames Rewind Play Play Pause STX QHR ETX Auto Back OFF STX QHC ETXRewind Eject Parameter M1 HEX display M2 HEX display Bits supported Switching dataOWith no parameter OSP Stop AD AD AD AD ADAD9ADAADBADCADDADEADF AddressfOBitmap table a Cassette RF Video Tape HardACK OFF STX QRS ETX Repeat ONE Time Continue OFF STX QSY ETXOBitmap table B Reference OWhen CTL data is to be used asVideo Option STX QVM ETX OParameter setting normal $ Communication control commandsOParameter setting no completion command $ Search control commands OWhen CTL data is to be usedOWhen the counter value is to OWhen the parameter value forOWhen the parameter value for Which the TC data serves as 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 Pause$ Send command intervals $ Send commands and data returned fromCheckpoints for RS-232C communication Error Messages Error No DescriptionProcedure for removing the tape manually in an emergency Emergency EjectMaintenance Video Head CleaningCondensation Specifications $ Input connectors$ Output connectors $ Digital video$ Digital audio Page Executive Office Mid-Atlantic/New EnglandSoutheast Region Central Region
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