Panasonic AJ-D230HP operating instructions RS-232C Interface

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RS-232C Interface		30
1. Hardware specifications		31
1)	Interface specifications	31
2)	Communication parameters	31
2. Software specifications		32
1) External interface specifications		32
2) Sending format (from personal computer to VTR)		32
3)	Receiving format (from VTR to personal computer)	32
4)	Command list	34
Error Messages		36
Video Head Cleaning		37
Condensation		37
Maintenance		37
Specifications		38

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Contents Operating Instructions FCC Note Table of Contents RS-232C Interface Features IntroductionFront Panel Controls and Their FunctionsCounter 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 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 belowOperating mode Superimposed Display ScreensCharacters displayed Display positionSet-up Default Settings Changing a settingSetting 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 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 operationStandby OFF commands Counter sense commandDeck 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