Controls and their functions (continued)

<Connector area>

AC IN connector

This is for connecting the unit to the power outlet using the power cord provided.

SIGNAL GND terminal

This terminal is connected to the signa unit which is connected to the unit in order to reduce noise. It is not connected to ground for safety purposes.

Fuse holder

This contains a fuse.

Fan motor

This is for cooling the unit.

The error code is displayed on the counter when trouble has caused the fan motor to stop. If the unit is still operated in the warning status, the temperature inside the deck will rise, and when it exceeds the safety temperature, all the unit’s operations will be shut down.

ANALOG AUDIO IN connectors

These are the analog audio input connectors.

TIME CODE IN connector

This is the connector for recording the external time code on the tape.

S1-VIDEO IN connector

This is the S-VIDEO input connector.

ANALOG COMPONENT VIDEO IN connector

The analog component video signal is supplied to this connector.

ANALOG COMPOSITE VIDEO IN connectors and 75Ω termination switch

The analog composite video signal is supplied to these two connectors which are connected in a loop-through configuration. When the termination is required, set the switch to ON.

REF VIDEO IN connectors and 75Ω termination switch

These are the input connectors for the reference video signals. When the termination is required, set the switch to ON.

ANALOG AUDIO OUT connectors

The analog audio signals are output from these connectors.

TIME CODE OUT connector

The playback time code is output from this connector during playback.

During recording, the time code generated by the internal time code generator is output.

MONITOR OUT connector

The playback signals from the CUE track or PCM audio signal CH1/CH2 are output from this connector.

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Panasonic AJ-D650 manual AC in connector, Signal GND terminal, Fuse holder, Fan motor, Analog Audio in connectors

AJ-D650 specifications

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