RS-232C

The following functions can be controlled using the RS-232C interface.

Example of connections

Computer end

VTR end

$ Basic operations

 

EJECT

INSERT

STOP

SEARCH PAUSE

PLAY

SEARCH SPEED UP

REC/PLAY

SEARCH SPEED DOWN

FF

FORWARD/ADVANCE

REW

REVERSE/ADVANCE

PAUSE

REVERSE/PLAY

COUNTER RESET

DIRECT SEARCH

$Status checks

The current VTR mode can be checked.

Frame

FG

3

SD (TXD)

2RD (RXD)

7RS (RTS)

8CD (CTS)

6DR (DSR)

5

SG

4

ER (DTR)

1

FG

2

SD (TXD)

3

RD (RXD)

4

RS (RTS)

5

CD (CTS)

6

DR (DSR)

7

SG

20

ER (DTR)

$Simple editing functions

Video/audio, audio/video and various other insert editing operations can be performed.

$Search function

Specific frame positions can be searched.

1. Hardware specifications

(1) Interface specifications

Connector: D-SUB 25 pins

DCE specifications (straight cable supported)

Pin No.

Signal

Description

 

 

 

1

FG

Frame GND

 

 

 

2

SD (TXD)

Transmitted Data

 

 

 

3

RD (RXD)

Received Data

 

 

 

4

RS (RTS)

Request to Send

 

 

 

5

CD (CTS)

Clear to Send

 

 

 

6

DR (DSR)

Data Set Ready

 

 

 

7

SG

Signal GND

 

 

 

20

ER (DTR)

Data Terminal Ready

 

 

 

(2) Communication parameters

The unit’s communication parameters are as listed below. If any of the parameters are to be changed, select the items on the menu concerned, and make the changes.

Baud Rate: 9600 bps

Bit Length: 8 bit

Stop Bit: 1 bit

Parity: NONE

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Panasonic AJ-D250P operating instructions RS-232C, Interface specifications, Communication parameters