Panasonic AJ-D230HP AC in connector, Signal GND terminal, Fan motor, Handle Video in connector

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Controls and Their Functions

Connector section

AC IN connector

Use the power cord supplied to connect this connector to the power outlet.

SIGNAL GND terminal

This is connected to the signal ground terminal on the unit connected in order to reduce the noise. It is not a safety ground.

Fan motor

This is for cooling the unit.

Handle

S-VIDEO IN connector

This is the input connector for the S-VIDEO video signals.

VIDEO IN connector

This is the input connector for the analog video signals.

SYNC IN connector

This is connected to the composite sync signals of a reference sync signal generator if synchronization with an external reference sync signal is to be obtained during playback.

AUDIO IN connector

This is the input connector for the analog audio signals.

S-VIDEO OUT connector

This is the output connector for the S-VIDEO video signals.

VIDEO OUT connector

This is the output connector for the analog video signals.

MONITOR OUT connector

This is the output connector for the video monitor signals.

Superimposed video signals can be output from it.

AUDIO OUT connector

This is the output connector for the analog audio signals.

RS-232C connector

Connecting the optional RS-232C cable to this connector enables many kinds of computerized operations to be performed for the unit.

RS-232C connector

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Contents Operating Instructions FCC Note Table of Contents RS-232C Interface Features IntroductionFront Panel Controls and Their FunctionsCounter display area Input Select switch Power switchLOCAL/MENU/REMOTE switch Cassette slotRemote control connector Volume controlVolume recording level control Reset buttonConnector section Handle Video in connector AC in connectorSignal GND terminal Sync in connectorDescription TapesType Use of Panasonic consumer DV cassette tape is recommendedOperation Switching on the power and inserting the cassetteSwitch on the power Insert the cassette tapeStop mode Precautions for setting the still timerRecording Cue and Review Pause/still recording back-space assemble recordingPlayback Still-picture playbackSound selection Mode Audio OUT connectors Display tubeFrame advance Use the Audio OUT Select button to select the desired soundRepeat playback Set the VTR to the menu modeMenu screen Setting Description of operation Set the VTR to the local modeOFF MEM Stop Repeat Continue Time code Time Code and User’s BitUser’s bit Setting the time code Setting the user’s bitTime code and user’s bit playback Display changes as shown belowCharacters displayed Operating modeSuperimposed Display Screens Display positionSetting Set-up Default SettingsChanging a setting Upon completion of the setting, press the SET REC buttonSet-up Menus SettingBasic menu Description of settings Operation menuType Format SEL setting Interface menuMemory Mode menu Tape Protect menuSetting Description of settings Time Code menuMute Video menuColor LOW-RFRS-232C Interface Audio menuPin No Signal Interface specificationsExample of wiring connections Communication parametersReceiving format from VTR to personal computer External interface specificationsSending format from personal computer to VTR Data format Communication system Asynchronous, full duplex Baud rateSTX QOP ETX ACK STX OEJ ETX STX QCD ETX ACK STX CD VTR operation mode Code Command list Key commandsStatus command Send Description of operationStandby OFF commands Counter sense commandDeck ID command Error No Description of errorSet the VTR to the remote mode Video Head CleaningMaintenance CondensationDigital video Input connectorsOutput connectors Line IN/line OUTService Centers