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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 signal ground terminal of the connected 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 lamp lights 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.

TIME CODE IN connector

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

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.

CUE IN connector

The analog signal to be recorded on the CUE track is supplied to this connector. The audio signals from a microphone can also be recorded by selecting the -60dB input mode on the setup menu No. 705 (CUE IN LV).

CUE OUT connector

The analog signal recorded on the CUE track is output from this connector.

MONITOR OUT connector

During playback, the playback signals from the CUE track or PCM audio signal CH1/CH2/ CH3/CH4 are output from this connector.

ANALOG AUDIO IN connectors

These are the analog audio input connectors.

ANALOG AUDIO OUT connectors

The analog audio signals are output from these connectors.

SDTI IN/OUT connector (option)

ANALOG COMPONENT VIDEO IN connector

The analog component video signal is supplied to this connector.

ANALOG COMPOSITE VIDEO IN connectors and 75 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 75 termination switch

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

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Panasonic AJ-PD950 AC in connector, Signal GND terminal, Fuse holder, Fan motor, Time Code in connector, CUE in connector

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