Panasonic AJ-D230HP operating instructions Table of Contents

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Introduction

Features

Controls and Their Functions

Front panel

Connector section

Tapes

Operation

Switching on the power and inserting the cassette

Stop mode

Recording

Pause/still recording (back-space assemble recording)

Playback

Cue and Review

Still-picture playback

Frame advance

Sound selection

Repeat playback

Time Code and User’s Bit

Time code

User’s bit

Setting the time code

Setting the user’s bit

Time code and user’s bit playback

Superimposed Display Screens

Set-up (Default Settings)

Set-up Menus

BASIC menu

OPERATION menu

INTERFACE menu

MEMORY MODE menu

TAPE PROTECT menu

TIME CODE menu

VIDEO menu

AUDIO menu

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Contents Operating Instructions FCC Note Table of Contents RS-232C Interface Introduction FeaturesControls and Their Functions Front PanelCounter display area Cassette slot Power switchLOCAL/MENU/REMOTE switch Input Select switchReset button Volume controlVolume recording level control Remote control connectorConnector section Sync in connector AC in connectorSignal GND terminal Handle Video in connectorUse of Panasonic consumer DV cassette tape is recommended TapesType DescriptionInsert the cassette tape Switching on the power and inserting the cassetteSwitch on the power OperationPrecautions for setting the still timer Stop modeRecording Still-picture playback Pause/still recording back-space assemble recordingPlayback Cue and ReviewUse the Audio OUT Select button to select the desired sound Mode Audio OUT connectors Display tubeFrame advance Sound selectionSet 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 user’s bit Setting the time codeDisplay changes as shown below Time code and user’s bit playbackDisplay position Operating modeSuperimposed Display Screens Characters displayedUpon completion of the setting, press the SET REC button Set-up Default SettingsChanging a setting SettingSetting Set-up MenusBasic menu Operation menu Description of settingsInterface menu Type Format SEL settingTape Protect menu Memory Mode menuTime Code menu Setting Description of settingsLOW-RF Video menuColor MuteAudio menu RS-232C InterfaceCommunication parameters Interface specificationsExample of wiring connections Pin No SignalCommunication system Asynchronous, full duplex Baud rate External interface specificationsSending format from personal computer to VTR Data format Receiving format from VTR to personal computerSTX QOP ETX ACK STX OEJ ETX STX QCD ETX ACK STX CD Send Description of operation Command list Key commandsStatus command VTR operation mode CodeCounter sense command Standby OFF commandsDeck ID command Description of error Error NoCondensation Video Head CleaningMaintenance Set the VTR to the remote modeLine IN/line OUT Input connectorsOutput connectors Digital videoService Centers