Recording internal/external time codes | Panasonic AJ-D960EG

Recording internal/external time codes

1. Setting the internal time code

1	Place the VTR in the stop mode.
2	Set the TC/CTL switch to TC.
3	Set the TC INT/EXT switch to INT. (Internal time code selected)
4	Set the REC RUN/FREE RUN switch position.
	REC RUN: The time code runs at the same time as the recording proceeds.
	FREE RUN: The time code runs in the same way as the time regardless of the VTR’s
	operation.
5	Set the REGEN/PRESET switch position.
	REGEN: Continuity is maintained with the recorded time code before editing.
	(Detailed settings are also possible using the menu settings. See the menu
	items below.)
	Setup menu No. 503 (TCG REGEN)
	Setup menu No. 504 (REGEN MODE)
	PRESET: Recording starts from the value set with the TC SET button.
	<Note>
	During auto editing, REGEN will be selected by the setup menu No. 504 setting even if
	the switch has been set to the PRESET position.
6	Set the TC SET button.
	Use the TC SET button to set the start number of the time code or user bit.

1Press the SHIFT button. The leftmost digit flashes.

2Press the ADJ button to change the value.

Each time the button is pressed, the number changes. The setting range is given below.

•When using the time code and user bit in real time 00:00:00:00 – 23:59:59:24

•User bit

00 00 00 00 – FF FF FF FF

3Repeat steps 1 and 2 to change the value.

4When the setting of the start number is completed, press the START button. In the FREE RUN mode, the time code now starts running.

5Proceed with the recording or editing.

2.Setting the external time code (TC switch → EXT)

1	Place the VTR in the stop mode.

2	Set the TC/CTL switch to TC.

3	Set the TC INT/EXT switch to EXT. (External time code selected)

4	Setup menu No. 505 (EXT TC SEL) can be set as follows.
	LTC: The LTC signal input to the TIME CODE IN connector (XLR) on the connector
	panel is recorded as the time code.
	<Note> The LTC signal must be synchronized with the video signal.
	VITC: The input video signal’s VITC is recorded as the time code.

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Operating Instructions For U.K. only How to replace the fuseNot to be used in the U.K Damage both to the recorder and to the tape Operating precaution Contents Features General and Features Multifunctional interface Menu-driven setupDial shuttle Time codes Front panel Controls and their functionsFront Panel Top Section Input Select display Input Select switchesVideo Audio Front Panel Centre Section @2TAPE/EE switch In the stop mode 9TC/CTL switch@0TC/UB switch @1INT/EXT switch @5Search button @3REMOTE/LOCAL switch@7SHTL/SLOW switch @4REMOTE lamp #3IN a IN/SET/OUT a OUT buttons #0PREROLL button#1AUTO Edit button #2PREVIEW/REVIEW buttons $0Cassette insertion display lamp $6Headphones jack#8Time code buttons #9Warning lamp $8MONITOR Select switches $7Volume control$9METER FULL/FINE selector switch Front Panel Bottom Section 0SET button 7REC Inhibit switch8TV System selector switch 9MENU button 0y t ui o Connector area Time Code OUT connector AC in connectorSignal GND terminal Time Code in connector 8SERIAL Digital Component AUDIO/VIDEO IN/OUT connector 5ANALOG Component Video OUT connector option6ANALOG Composite Video OUT connectors 7DIGITAL Audio IN/OUT connector Connections Connections when one unit is used Recorder Device Connections when 2 units are used deck to deck Reference signal Audiomonitor Signals AV monitor ReferenceAudio output signals Reference signal Video monitor Signals Audio monitor WFM VSC Type Tapes Stand by Player Switching on the power/inserting the cassette Still Timer Setting STOP/STAND by mode Recording Selecting video/audio input signalsAdjusting the video level Adjusting the audio level Playback Shuttle mode Jog modeJog/shuttle Manual editing Preroll Automatic editing Deck to Deck Automatic editing Switch settings and adjustmentsWhen the unit is used as the recorder When the unit is used as the player Select the editing mode Match frame processing function Entering the edit pointsNegative duration function Calculating the duration Checking the edit points 2Resetting either the edit in or OUT point Resetting both the edit in and OUT pointsModifying the edit points Preview Auto tag editing Executing automatic editingPostroll Retry function Review Modifying the edit points Audio split editingEntering the edit points Deleting the edit points Operations Displaying the audio split edit pointsCueing up the tape to the edit points Duration display Voice-over facility internal Operating procedure 00000000 m Stop VTR For operation with an editing controller AG-A850 Audio cross channel editing internal Example To record cross-faded audio signals onto CH2Connections 47 E Description of display Multi cueI L L Search point or entry point operations OperationsSearch point operations Search point and entry display operations Entry point operations1 2 2 0 Operations on the selected page page MODE=MANU Entering cue pointsM O R Search operations When entering a cue point as a numberIndividual entered point resetting Clearing entered points Video level Video output encoder output signal adjustmentsChroma level and chroma phase Black level Changing the settings Setup default settingsSETUP-MENU Init SET YESPLAY/NOSTOP Changing the file Setup setting menus Setting and releasing the lock mode Setup menus USER1 Loading a user file Saving a user file Automatic loading of user file when the power is turned on System menu Setting DescriptionSystem Video output signal adjustments System Setting DescriptionSetting Item adjusted Basic User menu Basic Setting Description Manu DvcproDvcam Moni Operation Memory stop function Operation INH FRZ ModeStboff SOF&EJ MODE2 Rota ModeEject MODE1 Interface IN/OUT InterfaceLocal 25P Master Edit Edit Setting Description Intx AUD MEMAmux Amuvo JOG REV JOG FWDPostroll Tape Protect Time Code SBC sub code data area Time CodeVaux video auxiliary data area Video Video Setting Description Audio Audio Setting Description User menu Audio Setting Description MON Auto DirectMoni SEL ON1 REC LINE2 BlankADD Line REC LINE1 REC LINE4 Blank Setting DescriptionY4BPF REC LINE3 0003 13L 0000 10L0014 273L 0012 22L 0013 263L 0014 273L 0016 275L 0025 284L 0026 525L DET TeletextMoji Nabts Blank Line 88 E Menu TCR 00 07 04 Frames Hours Seconds Minutes Time code/user bitTime code User bit Setting the external time code TC switch → EXT Setting the internal time codeRecording internal/external time codes Reproducing the time code/user bit Display position Operation modeSuperimpose screen Characters displayed External synchronization of video output signals Video output signals and servo reference signalStart Servo reference signal Audio V Fade Function Audio recording channel Audio recording channel and monitor output selectionMonitor output channel Name Printed circuit boardPrinted Abbr Factory Circuit Full name Function Board Rack mounting Installing the mechanism dust protector Video head cleaningCondensationy Diag menu Error messagesDisplaying the Diag menu Item No Description Displaying the Hours Meter informationPriority Display Description Priority Monitor display Description VTR operation Restart condition Table of Auto OFF Error messagesPower OFF→ON Counter display Monitor display Description VTR operation Reel DIR Unmatch Power OFF →ON Introduction Hardware specificationsExternal interface specifications RS-232C interface Protocol Software specifications STX OPL ETX ACK STX OPL ETX Error code tableWhen the communication has terminated abnormally Nack Return format VTR → controller PC Operation Command tableCommands relating to operation control Notes Return completion Send command Supplementary notes OFF Standby STX OBN ETX STX OSR ETXReverse Standby STX OBF ETX Commands relating to inquiries Notes CLS Microsoft QuickBASIC sample programme Sdti interface board How to use the SDTI/SDI common input signalsUsing the signals as the SDI input signals Using the signals as the Sdti input signals Using the signals as the Sdti output signals How to use the SDTI/SDI common output signalsHow to use the 2⋅ speed transmission mode Using the signals as the SDI output signals Reference signal generator Source Precautions to observe when using the Sdti signals Pin No Signal Connector signalsPin No. Signal Signal Pin No Abbreviation Circuit Description RS-232C Remote 25-pin D-SUB crossover cable supported AC 220 240 V, 50 60 Hz 280 W Specifications Audio Output Connector Video Output ConnectorVideo Signal Adjustment Audio Input Connector Panasonic Broadcast Europe GmbH Panasonic Broadcast Europe