Parts and their functions (continued)

Rear panelAC IN socket

Using the power cord supplied, connect one end to this socket and the other end to the power outlet.

SIGNAL GND terminal

This is connected to the signal ground terminal on the component connected to this VTR in order to minimize noise. It is not a safety ground.

Fan

The fan is used to cool down the VTR.

When the fan stops due to an abnormal condition, the warning symbol (W) is displayed on the time code display section and a warning beep is sounded.

If the VTR is made to continue operating in the warning status, the temperature inside the deck rises, and when it exceeds the safety temperature, all the VTR’s operations will be shut down.

TIME CODE IN connector

This connector is used to record an external time code onto the tape.

TIME CODE OUT connector

During playback, the playback time code is output through this connector. During recording, the time code generated by the internal time code generator is output.

CUE IN connector

The analog signals to be recorded on the CUE tracks are input through this connector.

Audio signals from a microphone can also be recorded by selecting the j60 dB input mode for setup menu item No.704 (CUE IN LV).

CUE OUT connector

The analog signals recorded on the CUE tracks are output through this connector.

MONITOR OUT connectors

The CH1, CH2, CH3, CH4, CH5, CH6, CH7 and CH8 PCM audio signals or CUE signals are output through these connectors.

ANALOG AUDIO IN connectors

These are the analog audio input connectors (for CH1, CH2, CH3 and CH4).

ANALOG AUDIO OUT connectors

These are the analog audio output connectors (for CH1, CH2, CH3 and CH4).

HD SERIAL DIGITAL COMPONENT AUDIO VIDEO IN/OUT connector/ACTIVE THRU

The HD digital component audio and video signals complying with the SMPTE 292M, 296M and 299M standards are input and output through this connector.

Signals with the time code, menu or other superimposed information are output from the HD SDI MONITOR.

For INPUT CHECK, refer to the INPUT CHECK output table on pages 17 and 18.

SD SERIAL DIGITAL COMPONENT AUDIO VIDEO IN connector/ACTIVE THRU

This is an input connector for SD SDI signals that comply with the SMPTE 259M-C, 272M-A, or ITU-R BT.656-4 standards. The SD SDI input acts as an up converter and records data.

SD SERIAL DIGITAL COMPONENT AUDIO and VIDEO OUT connectors

The digital component audio and video signals complying with the SMPTE 259M-C or 272M-A standard are output from these connectors. Video signals are output during DVCPRO50M/25M/DV/DVCAM compatible playback and down-converting output. Video images are output from the SD SDI MONITOR together with supers such as the TC/Menu. Using setup menu item No.606 (SD MONI O SEL), it is also possible to make the SD SDI MONITOR output the same output as SD SDI OUT1 (no information superimposed). When “SD SDI” has been selected as the F1 (VID IN) setting on the <VIDEO> menu and “THRU” has been selected as the No.107 (EE MODE SEL) setting, no information is superimposed onto the SD SDI MONITOR output signals in the EE mode, and the same output as SD SDI OUT1 is delivered.

zFor INPUT CHECK, refer to the INPUT CHECK output table on pages 17 and 18. Note that the signals are muted during cross conversion.

<Note>

In the 23/24 Hz mode, the system phase of the SD SDI output and analog composite video output is subject to change when the tape has been set to travel at the normal speed (1k) so that the HD SDI output and phase will be aligned.

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