Panasonic AJ-D230HP operating instructions Introduction, Features

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Introduction

The model AJ-D230H is a digital VTR which uses 1/4-inch wide tapes.

It features digital compression technology which significantly reduces the deterioration in the picture and sound quality during dubbing compared with conventional analog systems.

With its compact and lightweight design, the unit can be carried around with the greatest of ease, and it is also easy to install it in a rack.

An interactive format is used to perform the unit’s settings while monitoring the menus on the screen of the TV monitor.

The model AJ-D230H is provided with an RS-232C connector as a standard feature to enable the unit to be operated by remote control from a computer.

Features

Compact size and light weight

The unit measures 8-7/16” wide, 5-1/4” high and 15- 7/16”deep, and it weighs only 15.4 Ibs.

Grips are incorporated to make the unit easy to carry.

2-channel digital audio with high sound quality

Computer control

The unit can be operated by remote control from a computer by connecting the RS-232C cable between the unit and the computer.

Up to 126 minutes of recording

Either news-gathering cassette tapes (max. 66 minutes) or general-purpose cassette tapes (max. 126 minutes) can be used. In both cases, the tape is one-fourth of an inch wide to achieve a compact design.

Compatibility with consumer-use equipment Consumer-use cassette tapes which have been shot

using a consumer-use digital camera can be played back on this unit using the cassette adaptor (AJ- CS750P: option).

Please note that the LP mode is not supported.

Time code

This unit incorporates a time code generator (TCG)/time code reader (TCR).

Repeat playback

Repeat playback can be performed continuously or only once for any section of the tape.

Menu-driven set-up

An interactive system is used to perform the unit’s settings while monitoring the menus appearing on the screen of the TV monitor.

Remote control

Connection of the AG-A11 remote controller (option) enables the unit to be operated at a distance of about 5 meters.

Digital interface

By installing the digital interface board (option) and connecting the unit using the DVCPRO terminal (complying with the IEEE1394 standard), it is possible to dub tapes with hardly any resulting deterioration in the picture and sound quality at all.

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Contents Operating Instructions FCC Note Table of Contents RS-232C Interface Introduction FeaturesCounter display area Controls and Their FunctionsFront Panel LOCAL/MENU/REMOTE switch Power switchInput Select switch Cassette slotVolume recording level control Volume controlRemote control connector Reset buttonConnector section Signal GND terminal AC in connectorHandle Video in connector Sync in connectorType TapesDescription Use of Panasonic consumer DV cassette tape is recommendedSwitch on the power Switching on the power and inserting the cassetteOperation Insert the cassette tapePrecautions for setting the still timer Stop modeRecording Playback Pause/still recording back-space assemble recordingCue and Review Still-picture playbackFrame advance Mode Audio OUT connectors Display tubeSound selection Use the Audio OUT Select button to select the desired soundMenu screen Set the VTR to the menu modeRepeat playback OFF MEM Stop Repeat Continue Set the VTR to the local modeSetting Description of operation User’s bit Time Code and User’s BitTime code Setting the user’s bit Setting the time codeDisplay changes as shown below Time code and user’s bit playbackSuperimposed Display Screens Operating modeCharacters displayed Display positionChanging a setting Set-up Default SettingsSetting Upon completion of the setting, press the SET REC buttonBasic menu SettingSet-up Menus Operation menu Description of settingsInterface menu Type Format SEL settingTape Protect menu Memory Mode menuTime Code menu Setting Description of settingsColor Video menuMute LOW-RFAudio menu RS-232C InterfaceExample of wiring connections Interface specificationsPin No Signal Communication parametersSending format from personal computer to VTR Data format External interface specificationsReceiving 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 Status command Command list Key commandsVTR operation mode Code Send Description of operationDeck ID command Counter sense commandStandby OFF commands Description of error Error NoMaintenance Video Head CleaningSet the VTR to the remote mode CondensationOutput connectors Input connectorsDigital video Line IN/line OUTService Centers
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