Panasonic AJ-D230HP operating instructions Introduction, Features

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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