Servo reference

This unit automatically selects the input video signal selected by the INPUT switch, the reference video signal supplied from the REF VIDEO input connector or the internal sync signal as the servo reference signal.

When the signal is selected, the unit’s mode and servo reference stand in the relationship shown in the flowchart presented below.

EXT

What is the SERVO REF on the setup menu No. 304 setting?

AUTO

YES

Is the unit in the recording mode?

NO

Is the unit in the editing mode?

(Is VIDEO, CH1, CH2, CH3, CH4, CUE or TC selected?)

NO

Is the REF VIDEO signal supplied?

YES

YES

BB/CB

NO

NO

What is the setup menu No. 600 (INT SG) setting?

OFF

Is the input video signal available?

YES

The REF VIDEO input signal serves as the reference signal.

The internal sync signal serves as the reference signal.

The input video signal serves as the reference signal.

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Panasonic AJ-PD950, AJ-D950 manual Servo reference

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