Features

Compact and lightweight

This unit is a DVCPRO digital VTR which uses 1/4-inch wide cassette tapes. The compact and lightweight design makes it light to carry around and ideal for usage as a desktop viewer.

Time code

The unit incorporates a TCG (time code generator)/TCR (time code reader). In addition to the internal time code, an external time code input or input signal VITC can also be recorded to the tape as a time code by this unit.

Up to 184 minutes of recording

M cassettes (max. 66 minutes: using the AJ-P66MP)

and L cassettes (max. 184 minutes: using the AJ-5P92LP) can be used with this unit. Tape width is a compact 1/4- inch.

2-channel, high-sound-quality digital audio

The unit can record and play back 2-channel PCM audio. (However, it does not support cue recording or playback.)

Compatibility with general consumer video equipment

DV cassette tapes containing material shot with a consumer digital camera or the like can be played back on this unit. Recording is also possible in DV format. A cassette adapter (AJ-CS455P) is necessary when a mini DV cassette tape is to be used.

Digital slow motion

Panasonic's original digital slow-motion technology makes it possible to obtain clear pictures even during slow playback at speeds ranging from -0.43x to +0.43x. (DVCPRO only)

Joystick

The unit comes with a joystick (stick controller). It is used to control variable-speed playback during searches, etc. In addition, the settings for the on-screen menus and time code generator can also be accomplished easily using the joystick.

PF (Programmable Function) buttons

The unit comes with three PF buttons. Any three frequently used setup menus can be selected, and by operating these buttons on the front panel, it is possible to change the menu settings.

Recording and playback of UMID information

Recording and playback of UMID (Unique Material Identifier) information complies with the SMPTE 330M standard.

UMID information can be checked on the DIAG menu.

UMID information cannot be played back correctly by VTRs that do not support the recording and playback of UMID information.

In addition, even if a VTR that does not support the recording and playback of UMID information is connected to this unit and recording performed, UMID information will not be recorded correctly.

Multi-functional interfaces

•IEEE1394 digital input/output

Use of the IEEE1394 interface board (option: AJ- YAD255G) enables an IEEE1394 digital interface for the input and output of DVCPRO/DV compressed digital video/audio signals without any reduction in image quality.

•Serial digital input/output

Use of the SDI interface board (option: AJ-YA94G) enables input and output of the serial digital component signals.

Menu-based setup

The setup settings, which are conducted prior to operating the unit, are performed while viewing the setup menus on the unit’s display or a TV monitor.

7