Panasonic AJ-HD1200A operating instructions Recording, Pause/recording follow-on recording

Operation

Recording

This function can be used only when the AJ-YA120AG (optional accessory) has been installed.

1 Set the cassette tape’s erasure prevention tab to recording enable, and insert the tape.

2 Press the STOP button to set the unit to the STOP mode.

3 Selecting the input video signals

Use menu item No.600 [VIDEO IN SEL] to select the video input signals.

4 1. Selecting the input audio signals

1)Connect the signals to be recorded.

2)Use menu item No.700 [AUDIO IN SEL] to select the audio input signals.

<Note>

When “1394” is selected as the menu item No.600 [VIDEO IN SEL] setting, the audio signals are input from the DV connector (digital video interface) regardless of the AUDIO IN SEL setting.

2.Adjusting the analog audio levels

O Adjust the levels of the audio input signals when analog audio signals have been selected as the audio input signals.

When the audio recording level controls are at their pushed-in positions, the audio signals are recorded at the proper levels.

<Note>

When HD SDI signals or signals from the DV connector (digital video interface) are selected as the audio input signals, it is not possible to adjust their level.

5 While holding down the REC button, press the PLAY button.

The REC and PLAY lamps light, and recording commences.

When ALL has been selected as the menu item No.154 [AUTO BACK] setting, the tape is rewound for several seconds from the position where the REC and PLAY buttons were pressed. The tape will run up, and recording will start from the position where the REC and PLAY buttons were pressed so that the new recording will follow on from the previous recording with no disruptions in the continuity of the images.

6 To end the recording, press the STOP button.

Recording now ends, and the unit is set to the stop mode.

<Note>

Check that the SERVO lamp remains lighted during recording. When it flashes or it is off, the playback images will be disrupted.

Pause/recording (follow-on recording)

1 Press the PAUSE/STILL button while the cassette tape is playing back.

2 Press the REC button to set the unit to the REC PAUSE mode.

The monitor display now switches to the E-E screen.

When REC-P or ALL has been selected as the menu item No.154 [AUTO BACK] setting, the tape will be rewound for several seconds from the position where the PAUSE/STILL button was pressed.

3 Press the PAUSE/STILL button to start recording.

The tape now runs as far as the position where the PAUSE/STILL button was pressed in step 1, and recording commences.

<Note>

The E-E screen is now displayed.

4 Press the PAUSE/STILL button again to temporarily stop the recording.

When REC-P or ALL has been selected as the menu item No.154 [AUTO BACK] setting, the tape will be rewound for several seconds from the position where the PAUSE/STILL button was pressed, and then it will stop temporarily.

5 Follow-on recording can be performed by repeating steps 3 and 4.

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