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General and Features
This unit is a digital video cassette recorder which uses 1/4-inch tapes.
It incorporates digital compression technology so that the deterioration in picture quality and
sound quality resulting from dubbing is significantly minimized compared with existing analog
systems.
Furthermore, since it has a compact 4U size and light weight, the unit can be carried around
or mounted in a 19-inch rack with ease.
The settings for the unit’s setup can be performed interactively while viewing the screen
menus on the TV monitor, and editing functions include both assemble and insert editing.
Features Compact size and light weight
This is a 4U size digital VTR. It can be mounted in a 19-inch rack with ease using the optional
rack-mounting adaptors (AJ-MA75P).
Up to 184 minutes of recording
Two sizes of cassette tapes can be used with this unit: M cassette (max. 66 minutes) and L
cassette (max. 184 minutes). The width of the tapes measures 1/4 inch to achieve a compact
design.
Compatibility with consumer products
Consumer cassette tapes shot with digital cameras available on the consumer market can be
played back on this unit using the optional cassette adaptor (AJ-CS750P).
<Notes>
• Slow motion playback is not possible with consumer cassette tapes.
• Consumer cassette tapes recorded in LP mode cannot be played back.
Digital slow motion/dial jog
The slow-motion playback images can be reproduced clearly at any of the speeds given
below using commands from the external controller or other such device: –0.43/–0.3/–0.2/
–0.1/–0.03/0/+0.03/+0.1/+0.2/+0.3/+0.5/+0.75.
<Note>
Some noise may occur when the slow motion speed is changed.
Digital audio output in slow-motion/jog mode
This enables smooth playback of sound even in the slow-motion or jog mode, making it
easier to use sound to search for edit points and determine their positions.
Dial shuttle
Shuttle operations enable the tape to be played back with color images at a speed of up to
60 times normal tape speed in either the forward or reverse direction.
Internal audio memory with 20-second capacity
Sound can now be recorded as pictures are played back without any time lag between the
sound and picture (a process known as “voice-over”). Audio cross channel editing is enabled
by using the unit in combination with an external sound mixer.
Audio memory unit (AJ-YA752) supported
Voice-over extending up to 34 minutes and 30 seconds (5 min. 46 sec. standard) is enabled
by connecting the AJ-YA752 unit (optional accessory).