External VTR AJ-LT85, Control EXT VTR | Panasonic AJ-LT85P instruction

System applications

■When using an external VTR as the editing source unit

•The external VTR can be operated using the VTR1 control buttons of this unit.

•Set the CONTROL switch on the keyboard panel to EXT VTR.

Regardless of the positions of the OPERATION MODE and AUDIO INPUT SELECT switches, the signals connected to the VTR2’s VIDEO IN and AUDIO IN connectors will be supplied.

	9P	9P
AUDIO	VIDEO	VIDEO	AUDIO
OUT	OUT	IN	IN

External VTR

AJ-LT85

VTR1VTR2

Switch settings

CONTROL: EXT VTR

PLAY DELAY: VTR1: 0

VTR2: 4

<Notes>

•It is necessary to change the PLAY DELAY setting when certain types of external VTRs are used.

•The external VTR’s signals can be checked on the LCD monitor of VTR1 and through its speaker when V2 V+A is set for set- up menu item No.105 (VTR1 IN SEL).

•None of VTR1’s on-screen displays (counter, etc.) can be shown when the CONTROL switch is set to the EXT VTR mode.

However, these displays can be shown on the screen of VTR1 using the connections and settings outlined below when an external VTR with a superimpose display function is used.

		9P	9P
AUDIO	VIDEO	VIDEO	VIDEO	VIDEO	AUDIO
OUT	OUT	OUT	IN	IN	IN
		(Superimpose)

External VTR

AJ-LT85

VTR1VTR2

Switch settings

CONTROL: EXT VTR

VTR1 IN SEL (set-up menu item No.105): V2 A

• The VTR1’s INPUT and REF displays do not appear when the CONTROL switch is set to the EXT VTR mode.

System connections

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Panasonic AJ-LT85P manual When using an external VTR as the editing source unit, External VTR AJ-LT85, Control EXT VTR

Contents

Operating Instructions FCC Note For Your Safety Contents Introduction Features Liquid-crystal monitor section Controls and Their Functions Counter display section Front Keyboard Switches Level Controls VTR Control Section for both VTR1 and VTR2 Player/Recorder Control Section Edit Mode Setting Section Automatic Editing Control Section OUT button for both VTR1 and VTR2 Button for both VTR1 and VTR2PREVIEW/REVIEW button 0AUTO EDIT/MULTI button Side Panel Section for both VTR1 and VTR2 Front SectionTop Section Connector Section for both VTR1 and VTR2 Opening Opening and Closing the Laptop Use of Panasonic consumer DV cassette tapes is recommended Compatible Tapes System Connections Connections for transmission Microwave transmitterAC adaptor Recording the same signal on 2VTRs Backup recording using 2 VTRsRecording different signals on 2 VTRs System applications Editing controller Switch setting VTR2 Using two VTRs as source units for AB roll editing Control EXT VTR Play Delay VTR1 When using an external VTR as the editing source unitExternal VTR AJ-LT85 Control EXT VTR SET-UP Menu Operations Basic Detailed Description of SET-UP Menus Operation OPE HumidSearch Dial Interface Edit EDL Auto SynchroCLR After Tape Protect Time Code Preset TC ModePhase Corr Free Video Audio Output ST1ST2 PB Fade System Preparation of Editing Tape Basic Flow of Editing Operations Standard mode1st edit Preview Insert edit mode Assemble edit modeTypes of Edit Modes and Illustrations Split editing CUT Editing Procedure Edit mode selectionSearch dial Edit point registration To produce a still picture of the desired sceneDuring normal playback press the Still button Edit point checking, revising and clearing When preview is executed To recall the contents of the previous previewTo suspend preview and execute automatic editing Cut editing Editing execution Review Audio Split Editing Procedure Revising an edit in pointDisplaying the audio split amount Video Split Editing Procedure Correcting an edit in pointDisplaying the video split amount Editing by Edit in Point Setting only When executing editing without previewStill Picture Editing Track Function Auto TAG Editing TC Jump Function When 00 appears as the event number How to register eventsEvent Editing Registering events Accessing an event prior to the event now displayed Accessing the event ahead of the event now displayedCalling an event Revising and clearing events Clearing all the events initializing the EDLExecuting event editing Edit Data Management EDL Calling the previously previewed contentsN35 Displaying event numbers Steps taken for dumping Edit Data Dumping TO/LOADING from AN External DeviceSteps taken for loading Dump Communications parameter settings Format selection common to Dump and LoadDCD DTR GND DSR RTS CTS Reference Concerning the EDL format Event numbers Effect typeReel numbers Audio split editing CH1 CH2 CH2 CH1CH1/CH2 VTR Connections with the AJ-YA752 Audio Memory Unit Time code generator TCG and user bit generator UBG modes Time codesUser bit Time Codes TC and User Bits UB Mode other than Auto Edit VTR1 and VTR2 Auto Edit mode VTR2 only TC OUT LTC output specifications Vitc output specificationsREC Same function Turning on the REC Same function Encoder Adjustments To adjust the encoder using the laptopSending out the signals Waveform on WFM Waveform on WFM Waveform on VSC Adjustment in display section LIQUID-CRYSTAL TV Monitor AdjustmentsAdjustments in set-up menu mode To adjustment the brightness To superimpose displays Superimpose Screen DisplaysBlock Search speed display What is displayed Characters displayedCTL counter display Audio Connector Signals Error No Details of error VTR operation Error Messages Take-up reel motor speed is abnormally high To return from the Diag mode to the normal mode To transfer from a regular mode to the Diag modeDIAG-MENU Operations To display the version Detailed Description of Diag Menu Maintenance Video head cleaningOthers Condensation General Video Specifications Specifications Panasonic Canada Inc