Panasonic AJ-D850A Features

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Features

(continued) Recording and playing back V blanking data

In addition to closed caption and VITC, up to 28 lines of the character data per frame in the V

blanking period can be recorded and played back.

<Note>

There is some limitation to the number of lines in which signals can be recorded.

Time codes

This unit comes with a built-in time code generator (TCG)/time code reader (TCR). In

addition to the internal time code, an external code input or input signal VITC can be

recorded in the machine as the LTC time code.

Multi-function input/output interfaces

• Analog input/output

Component (Y, PB, PR) and composite signal input and output connectors are provided.

•Serial digital input/output

Digital component interfacing complying with the EBU Tech. 3267-E serial digital signal

standard is possible when the optional component serial interface board (AJ-YA750P) is

used. Transfer using SDTI is enabled by the AJ-YAC850P SDTI/SDI board (option).

(SMPTE 305M)

•AES/EBU audio input/output

Digital audio input and output connectors are provided.

•9-pin (RS-422A)/(RS-232C) remote

In addition to the standard 9-pin serial (RS-422A) connector, RS-232C and 25-pin parallel

connectors are also featured.

The RS-422A connector enables another VTR to be operated in parallel with the unit if a

looping connection is used for the two units.

2-channel high-sound-quality digital audio

Sound can be edited separately for two channels while channel mixing capabilities are also

available. One channel is provided for the analog cue track.

Automatic editing functions

Assembly and insert editing can be performed.

Menu-driven setup

The setup settings, which are conducted prior to operating the unit, are performed while

viewing the setup menus either on the unit’s display or a TV monitor.

Contents

Main IMPORTANT WARNING: CAUTION: Contents General and Features Features Features Time codes Multi-function input/output interfaces 2-channel high-sound-quality digital audio Automatic editing functions Front panel <Front Panel Top Section> Page Page Page Page Page Page Page <Front Panel Bottom Section> Connector area q rt i !2 !3 !4 !5 !6 !7 !0 !1 Page <Connector area> Connections when one unit is used Set the CONTROL switch on the front panel to LOCAL. Page Connections with editing controller Connections for adjusting video output (encoder output) signals Tapes Switching on the power/inserting the cassette Before starting to operate the unit, check whether the equipment has been connected properly. 1 2 3 1 3 2 4 STOP/STAND BY mode 1 2 Recording 1 2 3 4 5 5-1 Page Jog/shuttle Jog mode 1 2 3 Page Preroll 1 Page Page Selecting the editing mode 1 2 3 1, 2 3 1, 32, 4 Checking the edit points 2 1, 3 1 The value of the entered edit point appears on the display. 2 3 3-1, 3-2 2 Preview 1 Normal preview is now performed. Automatic editing Executing automatic editing 1 Page Page Audio split editing Button This denotes audio split editing. Entering the edit points Deleting the edit points Audio split editing Displaying the audio split edit points Cueing up the tape to the edit points Duration display Page Page Page Fig. 1 Fig. 2 Audio cross channel editing Example: To record cross-faded audio signals onto CH2 Connections 1 2 3 <Note> Select the video as well if the video signals are also going to be edited. Page V blanking data recording/playback Additional line recording/playback function Teletext signal recording/playback function Video output (encoder output) signal adjustments 1 2 4 3 3-1 Setup (default settings) Changing the settings 2 3 4 2 3 Setting and releasing the lock mode. 2 3 4 5 Loading a user file 2 3 4 5 6 Page SYSTEM menu <SYSTEM> SYSTEM menu <SYSTEM> Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page USER menu <TIME CODE> Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page USER menu Time code/user bit Time code User bit Page Reproducing the time code/user bit 1 2 3 4 Superimpose screen Servo reference 1 2 3 4 Servo reference setting tables Audio V Fade Function Rack mounting 1 2 5 Condensation Installing the mechanism dust protector Video head cleaning Error messages DIAG menu Displaying the DIAG menu 1 2 Displaying the HOURS METER information Error messages Warning messages Table of AUTO OFF Error messages Counter display Description VTR operation (Restart condition) Monitor display Table of AUTO OFF Error messages Counter display Description VTR operation (Restart condition) Monitor display 1. Introduction 2. Hardware specifications External interface specifications 3. Software specifications Protocol 4. Error code table 5. Command table (1) Commands relating to operation control Page (2) Commands relating to inquiries Page Connector signals VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT AUDIO IN AUDIO OUT PARALLEL REMOTE (25P) RS-232C REMOTE (25-pin D-SUB crossover cable supported) ENCODER REMOTE (15P) Printed circuit board Specifications GENERAL (Video signals adjustment) AUDIO (Digital audio) (Cue track)