Panasonic DVCPRO50 Standard Digital Interfaces for Easy Expandability, Analogue Input/Output

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Standard Digital Interfaces for Easy Expandability

Standard SDI and AES/EBU In/Out

The AJ-SD955B and AJ-SD930B come standard with SDI (Serial Digital Interface), allowing input/output of digital component signals. They also come standard with AES/EBU digital audio in/out (4 channels). This versatility makes them ideal for post-production applications in an ordinary D1 environment.

SDTI or IEEE 1394* Interface

An option slot allows system expansion. Connecting an AJ-YAC930G SDTI (Serial Data Transport Interface) board lets you transfer compressed data, with no degradation, with a DVCPRO50/DVCPRO VTR for broadcast use.

Or, connecting an AJ-YAD955G IEEE 1394 Digital Interface Board gives you degradation-free transfer of compressed data , which delivers a full 4:2:2 compressed signal for use in PC and Macintosh based editing systems.

*Users must select either the AJ-YAC930G SDTI board or the IEEE 1394 Digital Interface Board. The two boards cannot be mounted or used at the same time.

RS-422A, RS-232C, and Encoder Remote

RS-422A (9-pin): For interfacing with a system that includes an editing controller.

RS-232C (25-pin):For PC applications.

Encoder (15-pin): For remote adjustment of the video signal.

Parallel (25-pin): For general-purpose remote control.

World-wide Voltage support (AC100 to 240V ±10%, 50 to 60Hz).

Option

AJ-YAD955G

IEEE1394 Board

IEEE1394 (Video/Audio)

 

 

 

IEEE1394 (Video/Audio)

 

 

 

or

AJ-YAC930G

SDTI Board

Analogue Input/Output

The AJ-SD955B and AJ-SD930B come standard with output composite and component video signals. They also come standard with four channels of analogue audio input/output. Analogue video input is available by adding the optional AJ-YA931G (525) or AJ-YA932G (625) boards. This efficient design provides all the versatility needed in today's video production environment.

SDTI (Video/Audio)

Component Video

Composite Video

Standard

SDI (Video/Audio)

REF

Analogue Audio (4ch)

AES/EBU Audio (4ch)

TC

AC100V to 240V

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SDTI (Video/Audio)

 

 

 

 

AJ-YA931G 525 Analogue Video Input Board*

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

or

 

 

 

 

AJ-YA932G 625 Analogue Video Input Board

 

 

 

 

*Adding the AJ-YA931G 525 analogue input board

 

 

 

 

enables the input of analog NTSC signals with the

 

 

 

 

AJ-D955B only. The 525 and 625 boards are

 

 

 

 

selectable. Both boards cannot be mounted at the

 

 

 

 

same time.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SDI (Video/Audio)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Component Video

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Composite Video

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Analogue Audio (4ch)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

AES/EBU Audio (4ch)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

AJ-SD955B/SD930B

 

 

 

Audio Monitor (L/R)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

TC

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

RS-422A (9-pin) Remote

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Encoder Remote (15-pin)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Parallel Remote (25-pin)

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Contents DVCPRO50 Studio VTRs Heart of a Versatile, High-End High-End DVCPRO50 QualityDigital Production Environment High-End EditingSuperior Digital Quality and Versatile Editing New Illuminated Jog & Shuttle Dial Complete Editing Functions -- AJ-SD955B625/525 Selectable AJ-SD955B Umid Data Recording and PlaybackSdti or Ieee 1394* Interface Standard Digital Interfaces for Easy ExpandabilityStandard SDI and AES/EBU In/Out RS-422A, RS-232C, and Encoder RemoteNon-Linear Editing Digital AB Roll EditingSpecification S

DVCPRO50, AJ-SD930B, AJ-SD955B specifications

The Panasonic AJ-SD955B and AJ-SD930B are professional camcorders that utilize the DVCPRO50 format, a robust digital video technology that provides high-quality imaging for broadcast and production environments. Designed for ENG (Electronic News Gathering) and EFP (Electronic Field Production), these camcorders are equipped with features that enhance video quality, recording efficiency, and user experience.

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