Panasonic AJ-D230HP Operation, Switching on the power and inserting the cassette

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Operation

Switching on the power and inserting the cassette

Before attempting to operate the unit, make sure that it has been connected properly.

1	Switch on the power.
2	Insert the cassette tape.
	Insert the cassette tape into its prescribed position without forcing it in any way.
3	Check that the STOP lamp has lighted.
	When the tape is inserted, the cylinder starts rotating automatically, the tape is loaded,

and the unit is set to the stop mode.

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Contents Operating Instructions FCC Note Table of Contents RS-232C Interface Features IntroductionControls and Their Functions Front PanelCounter display area Power switch LOCAL/MENU/REMOTE switchInput Select switch Cassette slotVolume control Volume recording level controlRemote control connector Reset buttonConnector section AC in connector Signal GND terminalHandle Video in connector Sync in connectorTapes TypeDescription Use of Panasonic consumer DV cassette tape is recommendedSwitching on the power and inserting the cassette Switch on the powerOperation Insert the cassette tapeStop mode Precautions for setting the still timerRecording Pause/still recording back-space assemble recording PlaybackCue and Review Still-picture playbackMode Audio OUT connectors Display tube Frame advanceSound selection Use the Audio OUT Select button to select the desired soundSet the VTR to the menu mode Repeat playbackMenu screen Set the VTR to the local mode Setting Description of operationOFF MEM Stop Repeat Continue Time Code and User’s Bit Time codeUser’s bit Setting the time code Setting the user’s bitTime code and user’s bit playback Display changes as shown belowOperating mode Superimposed Display ScreensCharacters displayed Display positionSet-up Default Settings Changing a settingSetting Upon completion of the setting, press the SET REC buttonSetting Set-up MenusBasic menu Description of settings Operation menuType Format SEL setting Interface menuMemory Mode menu Tape Protect menuSetting Description of settings Time Code menuVideo menu ColorMute LOW-RFRS-232C Interface Audio menuInterface specifications Example of wiring connectionsPin No Signal Communication parametersExternal interface specifications Sending format from personal computer to VTR Data formatReceiving format from VTR to personal computer Communication system Asynchronous, full duplex Baud rateSTX QOP ETX ACK STX OEJ ETX STX QCD ETX ACK STX CD Command list Key commands Status commandVTR operation mode Code Send Description of operationCounter sense command Standby OFF commandsDeck ID command Error No Description of errorVideo Head Cleaning MaintenanceSet the VTR to the remote mode CondensationInput connectors Output connectorsDigital video Line IN/line OUTService Centers

Operation

Switching on the power and inserting the cassette

Switch on the power.

Insert the cassette tape.

Check that the STOP lamp has lighted.