AW I D E VA R I E T Y O F I N T E R FA C E S A N D E D I T I N G F U N C T I O N S
IEEE 1394 Digital Interface
Equipped with an IEEE 1394 interface, the AJ-HD1800 can transfer HD or SD DVCPRO compression data without quality loss to a PC-based nonlinear editing system. Using an XL cassette, this enables nonlinear editing of a full two-hour program. You can also use the AJ-HD1800 for convenient dubbing from a P2HD memory card recorder.
HD Non-Linear Editors IEEE 1394 Digital Interface compatible
*Please refer "IEEE1394 Compatibility Table" at https://eww.pavc.panasonic.co.jp/pro-av/sales_o/ieee1394/index.html
Down-Converted IEEE 1394 Output for Offline Use
In addition to the down-converted playback feature on previous models, the IEEE 1394 interface on the AJ-HD1800 allows it to down-convert HD-SDI input for the first time. While line recording in DVCPRO HD, the AJ-HD1800 can output down-converted SD (DVCPRO50 or DV) data for recording by an external DV device, such as a laptop PC, Focus FS-100 or other hard disk recorder, or onto a P2 card. Use it for offline editing or to create source data for SD transmission without the need for dubbing.
HD-SDI Input/Output
The AJ-HD1800's HD-SDI interface allows easy HD-SDI input/output and SD-SDI output, making the AJ-HD1800 ideal for use in an HD broadcasting system. Use the AJ-HD1800 for line recording, in-studio production, data transmission and more.
A switch is provided on the front panel for selecting the HD-SDI or IEEE 1394 interface for the input signal.
SD Analog Composite Output
The AJ-HD1800 is equipped with three composite video outputs (BNC). VIDEO OUT3 can be used for titles (ON/OFF selectable).
Digital/Analog Audio In/Out
In HD mode, up to eight channels of AES/EBU digital audio (BNC) can be input and output,* or up to four channels of analog audio (XLR).* The AJ-HD1800 also has audio monitor output (XLR) and cue in/out (XLR) terminals.
*In SD mode,up to four channels can be output in DVCPRO 50 , and two channels in DV and DVCAM.
Versatile Remote Systems
The AJ-HD1800 is equipped with a host of terminals, including RS-422A remote in/out (selectable, D-Sub 9-pin), RS-422A remote out (D-Sub 9-pin), parallel remote (D-Sub 50-pin), RS-232C remote (D-Sub 25-pin), and encoder remote (D-Sub 15-pin).
High-Precision Editing
Editing with to-the-frame (+/-0) precision is possible either manually or by external remote control. Editing operations include assemble, insert (V/A/CUE/TC), and audio split (audio in/out points).
•Unit-to-unit editing: Edit between two units without a separate editing controller, by connecting the AJ-HD1800 to an external player via RS-422A and using the controls on the AJ-HD1800's front panel.
•External remote editing: Edit using a separate editing controller connected to the AJ-HD1800 via RS-422A.
Built-in Time Code Generator/Reader
The AJ-HD1800 can record and reproduce two of the same or two different time codes (pseudo LTC/VITC) on the tape's special sub-code track and video AUX area. Eight-digit hexadecimal (0-9, A-F) text data can also be recorded for use as a user's bit (UB). The time code mode allows to-the-frame (+/-0) editing precision.
Encoder Adjustment
The HD-SDI, SD-SDI, and composite video output signals can be adjusted using the Setup menu on the on-screen display or an external remote controller.
