Panasonic VCR AJ D455P User Manual

Digital Video Cassette Recorder  
AJ-  
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Operating Instructions  
Printed in Japan  
VQT9172  
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Contents  
General and Features ................................................4  
Time code  
Time code/user bit....................................................38  
Recording internal/external time codes ....................39  
Reproducing the time code/user bit .........................40  
Controls and their functions  
Controls and their functions .......................................6  
Front panel ...............................................................6  
Connector area ......................................................11  
Functions  
Tapes........................................................................14  
Superimpose screen ................................................41  
Servo reference........................................................42  
Setup menus  
Setup (default settings) ............................................15  
Setup menus ............................................................16  
Maintenance  
Rack mounting .........................................................43  
Video head cleaning.................................................44  
Condensation ...........................................................44  
Error messages ........................................................45  
SYSTEM menu ......................................................20  
USER menu ...........................................................22  
BASIC menu ........................................................22  
OPERATION menu ..............................................24  
INTERFACE menu...............................................26  
Specifications and others  
EDIT menu...........................................................27  
Connector signals ....................................................48  
Printed circuit board .................................................50  
Specifications ...........................................................51  
TAPE PROTECT menu........................................30  
TIME CODE menu ...............................................31  
VIDEO menu........................................................33  
AUDIO menu .......................................................35  
MENU menu ........................................................37  
Before operating this unit, check that all of its accessories are present and accounted for.  
Power cord .................................. 1 pc  
AJ-CS455P Cassette adaptor ..... 1 pc  
Option  
• AJ-YA455P component serial interface board  
• AJ-MA75P Rack mounting adaptor  
• AJ-YAD455P Digital video interface board  
• AJ-YA752P Audio memory unit  
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General and Features  
This unit is a digital video cassette recorder which uses 1/4-inch tapes.  
It incorporates digital compression technology so that the deterioration in picture quality and  
sound quality resulting from dubbing is significantly minimized compared with existing analog  
systems.  
Furthermore, since it has a compact 4U size and light weight, the unit can be carried around  
or mounted in a 19-inch rack with ease.  
The settings for the unit’s setup can be performed while viewing the screen menus on the TV  
monitor. When DVCPRO cassette tapes are used, both assemble and insert editing can be  
performed by exercising control from an external component.  
Features  
Compact size and light weight  
This is a 4U size digital VTR. It can be mounted in a 19-inch rack with ease using the optional  
rack-mounting adaptors (AJ-MA75P).  
Up to 184 minutes of recording  
Two sizes of cassette tapes can be used with this unit: M cassette (max. 66 minutes) and L  
cassette (max. 184 minutes). The width of the tapes measures 1/4 inch to achieve a compact  
design.  
Compatibility with consumer products  
This unit can play back consumer-use cassette tapes shot by a digital camera or other  
consumer component. It can also record on consumer-use cassette tapes using the DV  
format. A cassette adapter (AJ-CS455P) is used for mini DV cassette tapes.  
Digital slow motion/jog  
The slow motion playback images can be reproduced clearly at any of the speeds given  
below using commands from the external controller or other such device: –0.43/–0.3/–0.2/  
–0.1/–0.03/0/+0.03/+0.1/+0.2/+0.3/+0.43.  
<Notes>  
• Some noise may occur when the slow motion speed is changed.  
• When slow motion playback is used, the image shakes slightly in the vertical direction.  
Dialy shuttle operation is possible through the external controller  
Shuttle operations enable the tape to be played back with color images at a speed of up to  
60 times normal tape speed in either the forward or reverse direction.  
Time codes  
This unit comes with a built-in time code generator (TCG)/time code reader (TCR). In  
addition to the internal time code, an external time code input or input signal VITC can be  
recorded in the machine.  
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Features  
(continued)  
Multi-function input/output interfaces  
• Analog input/output  
Component (Y, PB, PR) and composite and S1-VIDEO signal input and output connectors  
are provided.  
• Digital audio input/output  
AES/EBU audio BNC input and output connectors are provided.  
• Serial digital input/output  
Serial digital (SMPTE 259M-C, 272M-C) input/output is possible when the optional compo-  
nent serial interface board (AJ-YA455P) is used.  
• IEEE1394 digital input/output  
Signals can be input and output using the IEEE1394 interface if the digital video interface  
board (AJ-YAD455P, optional accessory) is used.  
• 9-pin (RS-422A)/RS-232C remote  
The standard 9-pin serial (RS-422A) connector or RS-232C connector is used.  
2-channel high-sound-quality digital audio  
Sound can be edited separately for two channels, and channel mixing capabilities are also  
available. One channel is provided for the analog cue track.  
Information selected from audio CH1 and CH2 can be recorded in the cue track memory.  
(Set at the set up menu.)  
• Cue track input and output connectors are not provided.  
Automatic editing functions from the external controller  
Both assemble and insert editing can be performed using an external controller (but only  
when DVCPRO cassettes are used).  
Menu-driven setup  
The setup settings, which are conducted prior to operating the unit, are performed while  
viewing the setup menus either on the unit display or TV monitor.  
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Controls and their functions  
Front panel  
Counter Display Section  
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EJECT  
ON  
POWER  
OFF  
CH CONDITION  
CTL/TC/UB/  
REMAIN  
REW  
STOP  
FF  
PLAY  
REC  
RESET  
DVCPRO  
DV  
LEVEL  
HEADPHONES  
@ @  
!4  
!
! ! ! ! @ @  
@8  
@ # #1#  
SUPER  
ON  
TC  
SET  
MENU  
INT  
CH  
1
OFF  
EXT  
TC  
DIAG  
PRESET  
FILE  
AUDIO  
REC LEVEL  
AUDIO  
MONITOR  
PAGE  
CH  
1
DVCPRO/DV  
SDI  
ANALOG  
Y
PB PR  
SDI  
AES/EBU  
ANALOG  
CH  
2
REMOTE  
LOCAL  
MIX  
CMPST  
CH  
2
S-VIDEO  
VIDEO IN  
AUDIO IN  
@ @@@ #  
# #  
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qPOWER switch  
When the ON side is pressed, the power is switched on, and the counter display lights up.  
wCassette insertion slot  
eEJECT button  
When this is pressed, the tape is unloaded and several seconds later the cassette is  
automatically ejected. When the counter display indicates “CTL”, the display is reset.  
rEDIT/EDIT REC/REC/REC INH lamps  
EDIT:  
EDIT REC: This lights when editing from the 9P remote control.  
REC: This lights during video recording.  
This lights when the editing mode is chosen from the 9P remote control.  
REC INH: This lights when the accidental erasure prevention mode has been set for the  
cassette. In this state, neither recording nor editing is possible.  
tREMOTE lamp  
This lights when the REMOTE/LOCAL switch has been set to the REMOTE position.  
yWIDE lamp  
This lights when the unit is in 16:9 wide screen mode.  
uTape counter type display  
CTL:  
TC:  
This indicates the tape timer (control signal).  
This indicates the time code.  
UB:  
This indicates the user bit.  
No lighting: The remaining tape is displayed.  
iSCH lamp  
This lights when the SCH phase of the reference video signal is within the prescribed  
range.  
oSERVO lamp  
This lights when the drum servo and capstan servo have locked.  
!Channel condition lamps  
One of these lamps lights in accordance with the error rate status. (Greenbluered)  
Green: This lights when the error rates for the video and audio playback signals are both  
acceptable.  
Blue: This lights when the error rate for the video or audio playback signals has  
deteriorated.  
The playback picture will remain normal even when this lamp lights.  
Red: This lights when the video or audio signals are subject to rectification or  
interpolation.  
!Level meters  
These indicate the PCM audio signal CH1/CH2.  
The audio signal indicates the input signal levels during recording and EE selection, and  
the output signal levels during playback.  
!Cassette insertion display lamp  
This lights when a cassette has been inserted into the unit.  
!Counter display  
This displays the TC and CTL count values, on-screen information and other messages.  
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Controls and their functions  
!CTL/TC/UB/REMAIN button  
Each time this is pressed, the counter display is switched by one setting in the following  
sequence: CTL TC UB REMAIN.  
“r ” appears when the remaining tape is displayed. The amount of tape remaining  
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∗∗∗ ∗∗∗  
is displayed after “r” and the total tape length is displayed after “–”. The display shows  
“r – ” at EJECT and after a tape is inserted until the remaining tape and total tape length  
are calculated.  
!RESET button  
When this is pressed during CTL mode, the counter returns to the 00:00:00:00 display.  
During menu setup, initial setting values are restored when the RESET button is pressed.  
!REW button*  
The tape is rewound when this is pressed.  
The unit goes into shuttle (SHTL) mode at –9.5× normal tape speed when this button is  
pressed together with the PLAY button.  
!STOP button  
When this is pressed, the tape stops traveling, and if the setup menu No. 111 (STOP EE  
SEL) is set to TAPE, still pictures can be monitored.  
The drum continues to rotate even in the stop mode, and the tape remains in close contact  
with the drum.  
If the stop mode continues for more than a certain period of time, the unit automatically  
switches to the standby OFF mode in order to protect the tape.  
The stop mode is established immediately after a cassette has been inserted into the unit.  
!FF button  
The tape is fast forwarded when this is pressed.  
The unit goes into shuttle (SHTL) mode at +9.5× normal tape speed when this button is  
pressed together with the PLAY button.  
!PLAY button  
Playback commences when this button is pressed.  
Recording commences when the button is pressed together with the REC button.  
@Format display  
The DVCPRO lamp lights when a DVCPRO cassette has been inserted or when no  
cassette is inserted. The DV lamp lights when a consumer-use DV cassette has been  
inserted.  
@REC button  
Recording commences when this button is pressed together with the PLAY button.  
When it is pressed during playback, search, fast forward or rewind, EE mode images and  
audio signals can be monitored for as long as it is kept depressed.  
When it is pressed in the stop mode, EE mode images and sound can be monitored.  
When the STOP button is pressed, the original picture and sound are restored.  
DVCPRO recording is performed when a DVCPRO cassette is used; DV recording is  
performed when a consumer-use cassette is used.  
@Headphones jack  
The sound being recorded, played back or edited can be monitored on stereo head-  
phones when they are connected to this jack.  
* The FF/REW speed can be selected on the setup menu No. 102 (FF. REW MAX), and it is  
set to the same speed.  
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@Volume control  
This is used to adjust the headphones volume.  
@Audio recording level controls*  
These are used to adjust the recording levels of the audio signal CH1/CH2.  
@SUPER ON/OFF switch  
ON: The time code or other display is superimposed onto the signals supplied to the  
VIDEO OUT 3 connector.  
OFF: No display is superimposed.  
<Notes>  
• When the AJ-YA455P is used, the superimposed display appears at the VIDEO OUT 3  
connector.  
• When the SUPER ON/OFF switch is set to ON, the EDH of the SDI OUT 3 connector is  
not superimposed.  
@MONITOR SELECT switch  
This is used to select the audio signals output to the monitor channel.  
@INT/EXT switch  
INT: For using the built-in time code generator.  
EXT: For using the time external code which is input from the time code input connector or  
the video signal VITC. The selection is set at the setup menu.  
@MENU button  
When this is pressed, the setup menu appears on the TV monitor using VIDEO OUT 3  
connector, and the setup menu No. appears on the display.  
When it is pressed again, the setup mode is exited and the original operating mode is  
restored.  
@TC PRESET (FILE) button  
The time code setting mode is established by pressing this button. (For details, refer to the  
time code section on page 39.)  
User file can be selected when the cursor buttons (  
,
) are used during the setup  
menu mode. (For details, see setup menu items on page 16.)  
#Cursor buttons (  
,
,
,
)
These are used when setting time codes and settings at menu setup.  
,
: These change the flashing digit in the time code indicators.  
Each time they are pressed, the flashing indicator moves incremently to the left or  
right.  
increments to the left;  
increments to the right.  
,
: These change the flashing digit in the time code indicators.  
Each time they are pressed, the indicated value increments and decrements.  
decrements the value;  
increments the value.  
The flashing digit changes continuously when the button is continuously pressed.  
For details about operation during setup menu mode, see setup menu items (page 15).  
#SET button  
The time code is set or the data selected for the setup menu settings are entered by  
pressing this button.  
After the data has been entered, the setup mode is exited, and operation returns to the  
original mode.  
* The recording level of the audio signals cannot be adjusted when DVCPRO/DV has been  
selected by the VIDEO INPUT switch #.  
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Controls and their functions  
#DIAG button  
When this is pressed, VTR information is displayed. When it is pressed again, the original  
display is restored.  
There are two types of VTR information: “HOURS METER” information and “WARNING”  
information. Switching between these types is enabled by pressing the cursor buttons  
(
,
).  
Indicated on the “HOUR METER” screen are the power-on time, drum rotation time, tape  
travel time, loading count, etc.  
Indicated on the “WARNING” screen are the warnings.  
• The status information on the IEEE1394 interface can be referenced when the  
AJ-YAD455P digital video interface board is used.  
#VIDEO INPUT switch  
This switches the video input signal.  
DVCPRO/DV: Set to this position when recording digital video interface signals (IEEE1394).  
(At the same time, audio input signals from IEEE1394 will also be  
recorded.)*1  
SDI:  
For selecting serial component digital video signal (SMPTE 259M-C)  
recording.*2  
ANALOG:  
For selecting analog video signal recording.  
Select the analog video signal as follows to correspond with the input  
signal.  
Y PB PR: For recording an analog component video signal.  
CMPST: For recording an analog composite video signal.  
S-VIDEO: For recording a S-VIDEO signal.  
*1: The AJ-YAD455P digital video interface board (optional accessory) is required for this.  
*2: The AJ-YA455P serial interface board (optional accessory) is necessary.  
#AUDIO INPUT switch  
This switches the audio input signal.  
SDI:  
For selecting serial digital audio signal (SMPTE 272M-A) recording.*  
AES/EBU: For recording a digital audio signal.  
ANALOG: For recording an analog audio signal.  
* The AJ-YA455P serial interface board (optional accessory) is required for this.  
<Notes>  
• The DVCPRO/DV format will also apply to the audio input signals when DVCPRO/DV  
has been selected by the VIDEO INPUT switch #.  
• When SD or AES/EBU is to be selected, the reference video signal must be input, and  
the audio data synchronized with the REF VIDEO signal must be supplied.  
#REMOTE/LOCAL switch  
This is set to control the unit from an external component using the REMOTE, RS-232C or  
digital video interface (IEEE1394) connector.  
REMOTE: Set here to control the unit by a component connected to the unit using the  
9-pin REMOTE, RS-232C or digital video interface (IEEE1394) connector.  
LOCAL: Set here to control the unit using the switches and controls on the unit’s control  
panel.  
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Connector area  
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!
TIME CODE  
IN  
ANALOG  
REMOTE  
REMOTE  
ANALOG  
OPTION 1  
Y
P
VIDEO  
IN  
~AC IN  
IN  
OUT  
DIGITAL  
1
ON  
75  
OFF  
OUT  
B
AUDIO  
IN  
2
3
CH2  
CH2  
CH1  
CH1  
AES/EBU  
IN  
P
R
REF VIDEO  
IN  
ENCODER REMOTE  
RS-232C  
ON  
75Ω  
OFF  
AUDIO  
OUT  
OUT  
SERIAL IN  
SERIAL OUT  
OPTION 2  
1
VIDEO  
OUT  
Y
DIGITAL  
DVCPRO/DV  
S1-VIDEO  
IN  
P
2
B
AUDIO  
MONITOR  
S1-VIDEO  
OUT  
3
(SUPER)  
P
R
SIGNAL  
GND  
(VJH1193)  
! ! !  
! !  
! !  
!
w e  
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Controls and their functions  
<Connector area>  
qAC IN socket  
wSIGNAL GND terminal  
This is connected to the signal ground terminal on the component connected to the unit in  
order to reduce the noise. It is not a safety ground.  
eFan motor  
This motor drives the fan to cool down the unit.  
rTIME CODE IN/OUT connectors  
These are the time code input and output connectors.  
tDIGITAL AUDIO IN/OUT connectors  
These are the input and output connectors for the digital audio signals complying with the  
AES/EBU standard.  
yANALOG COMPONENT VIDEO IN connectors  
These are the analog component video signal input connectors.  
uANALOG COMPOSITE VIDEO IN connectors and 75termination switch  
These are the analog composite video signal input connectors.  
The two connectors are connected by a loop-through configuration. For termination, set  
the switch to ON.  
iREF VIDEO IN connectors and 75termination switch  
These are the reference video signal input connectors.  
For termination, set the switch to ON.  
oREMOTE connector (RS-422A connector)  
The unit’s operations can be controlled from an external component by connecting an  
external controller to the unit using this connector.  
!ANALOG AUDIO CH1/CH2 connectors  
These are the analog audio CH1 and CH2 input connectors.  
!S1-VIDEO IN/OUT connectors  
These are the S1-VIDEO signal input and output connectors.  
!ANALOG COMPONENT VIDEO OUT connectors  
These are the analog component video signal output connectors.  
!ANALOG COMPOSITE VIDEO OUT connectors  
These are the analog composite video signal output connector. Video signals with a  
superimposed display can be output from the VIDEO OUT 3 connector. Whether a display  
is to be superimposed onto the signals is selected using the SUPER ON/OFF switch.  
!RS-232C connector  
The unit’s operations can be controlled by a personal computer or other component which  
is connected to the unit using this connector.  
!ENCODER REMOTE connector  
An external encoder controller is connected here to adjust the video output signal settings  
externally.  
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!MONITOR OUT connector  
The PCM audio CH1 and/or CH2 signals (or playback signals from the CUE track) are  
output to this connector. PCM audio signals are output in the PLAY mode and in the  
–0.43× (–0.5×) to +1× speed range; at all other times, the CUE signals are automatically  
output.  
<Notes>  
• The speed in parentheses given for the speed range above applies when a DV or  
DVCAM cassette is used.  
• Either CH1, CH2 or mixed (CH1+CH2) PCM audio signals are output depending on the  
position selected by the AUDIO MONITOR SELECT switch.  
!ANALOG AUDIO OUT connectors  
These are the analog audio CH1 and CH2 output connectors.  
!SERIAL DIGITAL COMPONENT AUDIO VIDEO IN/OUT connectors  
(The AJ-YA455P, an optional accessory, is required.)  
These are the input and output connectors for the digital component audio and video  
signals complying with the SMPTE259M-C or 272M-A standard.  
!DIGITAL VIDEO INTERFACE (IEEE1394) IN/OUT connector  
(The AJ-YAD455P, an optional accessory, is required.)  
This is the IEEE1394 interface input/output connector.  
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Tapes  
Type  
Description  
Use the cassette adapter (AJ-CS455P) for the mini DV cassette tapes.  
Bear in mind that long-playing mini DV cassette tapes (standard mode: 80  
minutes/LP mode: 120 minutes) cannot be used.  
Consumer  
cassette  
Also bear in mind that recordings cannot be made on a tape when the  
AJ-CS750 cassette adapter is used.  
Use of Panasonic consumer DV cassette tapes is recommended.  
Remember to refrain from inserting a mini DV cassette without using the  
cassette adapter since malfunctioning or problems may result.  
(Standard  
DV cassette)  
(Mini DV  
cassette)  
Recording/playback tape with a maximum capacity of 66 minutes.  
(AJ-P12MP, AJ-P24MP, AJ-P33MP, AJ-P46MP, AJ-P66MP)  
M cassette  
L cassette  
Recording/playback tape with a maximum capacity of 184 minutes.  
(AJ-P34LP, AJ-P66LP, AJ-P94LP, AJ-P126LP, AJ-5P92LP)  
Align the cassette with the center of the insertion slot, and gently push it inside. The cassette tape is  
automatically loaded.  
EJECT  
ON  
POWER  
OFF  
CH CONDITION  
CTL/TC/UB/  
REMAIN  
REW  
STOP  
FF  
PLAY  
REC  
RESET  
DVCPRO  
DV  
LEVEL  
SUPER  
ON  
TC  
SET  
MENU  
INT  
CH  
1
OFF  
EXT  
TC  
DIAG  
PRESET  
FILE  
AUDIO  
REC LEVEL  
AUDIO  
MONITOR  
PAGE  
CH  
1
DVCPRO/DV  
SDI  
ANALOG  
Y
PB PR  
HEADPHONES  
SDI  
AES/EBU  
ANALOG  
CH  
2
REMOTE  
LOCAL  
MIX  
CMPST  
CH  
2
S-VIDEO  
VIDEO IN  
AUDIO IN  
M cassette  
L cassette  
<Cautions when playing back consumer DV tapes and DVCAM tapes>  
• Consumer DV tapes which have been recorded in the LP mode cannot be played back.  
• When materials which have been recorded on consumer DV tapes or DVCAM tapes are to  
be edited, record them onto a DVCPRO tape or tape of any other broadcasting VTR for use.  
• The maximum transport speed for consumer DV tapes and DVCAM tapes is 32 times the  
normal tape speed.  
• The video images may be disturbed during slow motion playback of consumer-use tapes.  
• From the viewpoint of protecting the tape, minimize repeated cue-up at the same location  
on a consumer-use tape.  
• The maximum STILL TIMER time is set to 20 seconds when a consumer-use tape is used.  
• The sampling rate of the audio signals recorded on a consumer-use tape is 48 kHz. When  
the AJ-YAD455P digital video interface board is used, audio signals can be recorded at a  
rate of 44.1 kHz or 32 kHz on a consumer-use tape only when DVCPRO/DV signals are  
input.  
• During recording on a consumer-use tape, scenes can be recorded with continuity between  
frames by exercising control from the controller or personal computer (when the AJ-  
YAD455P digital video interface board is used) which has the REC/PAUSE command.  
However, in this case, the video and sound for the one frame before and after the continuity  
point may be disturbed.  
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Setup (default settings)  
The unit’s major settings are performed by making selections on menus.  
The setting menus appear on the TV monitor when the TV monitor and VIDEO OUT 3  
connector in the unit's connector area are hooked up. The menus can be output to the SDI  
OUT 3 connector as well when the AJ-YA455P component serial interface board is used.  
Changing the settings  
Press the MENU button.  
1
The setup menu appears on the TV monitor and setup menu No. appears on the  
counter display. (If the setup has already been performed, the screen showing the  
changes made last will appear.)  
2
Press the cursor buttons (  
,
) and select the item to be set.  
The cursor ( ) on the menu screen moves and the item No. on the display flashes.  
• When the  
button is pressed, the item No. is incremented for 001 002 003 →  
004 and so on; when the  
button is pressed, the item No. is decremented.  
Press the cursor buttons (  
The menu screen and display setting No. now flashes.  
,
) at the position where the change is to be made.  
3
When the  
button is pressed, the setting No. is incremented; when the  
button is  
pressed, it is decremented.  
4
5
Repeat steps 2 and 3 to change other items.  
Press the SET button.  
The changes are now stored in the memory.  
To return the items to the settings established before the changes were made, press  
the MENU button without pressing the SET button.  
To return the setup settings to the factory (initial) settings, press the RESET button  
while the menu is displayed.  
The following message is displayed.  
SETUP-MENU INIT SET  
YES<PLAY>/NO<STOP>  
When the PLAY button is pressed, the factory settings are restored.  
1 5  
EJECT  
<Notes>  
ON  
POWER  
• When the RESET button is  
pressed to return to the  
factory settings, the factory  
settings are restored only for  
the user file currently being  
used and other user files are  
not affected.  
OFF  
CH CONDITION  
CTL/TC/UB/  
REMAIN  
REW  
STOP  
FF  
PLAY  
REC  
RESET  
DVCPRO  
DV  
LEVEL  
SUPER  
ON  
TC  
SET  
MENU  
INT  
• The changed SYSTEM menu  
contents are stored in the  
memory even if the MENU  
button is pressed.  
CH  
1
OFF  
EXT  
TC  
DIAG  
PRESET  
FILE  
AUDIO  
REC LEVEL  
AUDIO  
MONITOR  
PAGE  
CH  
1
DVCPRO/DV  
SDI  
ANALOG  
Y
PB PR  
HEADPHONES  
SDI  
CH  
2
REMOTE  
LOCAL  
MIX  
CMPST  
AES/EBU  
ANALOG  
CH  
2
S-VIDEO  
VIDEO IN  
AUDIO IN  
2, 3  
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Setup menus  
This unit can store up to 5 user files (user 1 to user 5) containing different menu settings, and  
these files can be selected and used.  
Changing the file  
Press the MENU button.  
1
2
Hold down the FILE button and press the cursor button  
file.  
Hold down the FILE button and press the cursor button  
user file.  
to switch to the next user  
to switch to the previous  
SYSTEM  
USER 1  
USER 2  
USER 3  
USER 4  
USER 5  
USER FILE  
Each user file contains the following items.  
• BASIC  
• OPERATION  
• INTERFACE  
• EDIT  
• TAPE PROTECT  
• TIME CODE  
• VIDEO  
• AUDIO  
• MENU  
Repeat the operation in step 2 to select the user file to be used and press the SET  
button. The user file is changed and stored in the memory.  
3
<Note>  
SYSTEM menu items are not included in user files 1 to 5.  
Therefore, after selecting the user file, switch to the SYSTEM file and set the SYSTEM menu  
items.  
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Lock mode can be set to protect the settings in the system files and user files (USER2 –  
USER5). Settings can no longer be changed when this mode is set.  
To set and release the lock mode for the system files and user files use setup item No. 30  
(MENU LOCK) and setup menu item No. A03 (MENU LOCK), respectively.  
Setting and releasing the lock mode.  
Press the MENU button.  
1
2
While holding down the FILE button, press the  
which the lock mode is to be set or released.  
or  
button, and select the file for  
Press the  
or  
button and move the cursor ( ) on the menu screen to setup item  
3
4
No. 30 (MENU LOCK) or setup menu item No. A03 (MENU LOCK) for the system or  
user file.  
Press the  
To set the lock:  
or  
button, and select lock mode setting or release.  
Select the 0001 (ON) setting.  
To release the lock: Select the 0000 (OFF) setting.  
When the lock has been set, “LOCKED” flashes on the menu screen. In addition, the  
counter display stops flashing and lights.  
SETUP-MENU LOCKED  
<USER2>  
NO.000 – 0005  
000 P–ROLL TIME  
5s  
5
23  
001 CHARA H–POS  
002 CHARA V–POS  
003 DISPLAY SEL T&STA  
004 LOCAL ENA  
005 TAPE TIMER  
006 SUPER  
007 CHARA TYPE  
101 SHTL MAX  
ST&EJ  
±12h  
ON  
WHITE  
X32  
5
Press the SET button. The setting is now stored in the memory.  
<Notes>  
• The lock mode cannot be set for the USER1 file settings.  
• Even if the RESET button is pressed, the files which has been set to the lock mode cannot  
be reset to the factory settings.  
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Setup menus  
The contents of the USER2 – USER5 files can be copied (loaded) into the USER1 file. In  
addition, the contents of the USER1 file can be copied (saved) to the USER2 – USER5 files.  
Load or save  
USER1  
USER2  
USER3  
USER4  
USER5  
Settings can be locked.  
Settings can be locked.  
Settings can be locked.  
Settings can be locked.  
Load or save  
Load or save  
Load or save  
Loading a user file  
Press the MENU button.  
1
2
3
While holding down the FILE button, press the  
or  
button, and select USER1.  
Press the  
or  
button and move the cursor ( ) on the menu screen to setup item  
No. A00 (LOAD).  
SETUP-MENU MENU  
<USER1>  
NO.A00 - 0000  
725 CUE SLOW  
A00 LOAD  
STEP  
USER2  
USER2  
OFF  
A01 SAVE  
A02 P.ON LOAD  
END  
4
5
Press the  
USER1.  
or  
button and select the user file whose contents are to be loaded into  
Press the SET button. The following messages appear on the menu screen and  
counter display.  
Menu screen  
Counter display  
L U2 -U1  
SETUP-MENU LOAD  
USER2 USER1 OK?  
YES<PLAY>/NO<STOP>  
The user file number selected in step 4 is displayed in the shaded area.  
6
Press the PLAY button. The settings of the user file selected in step 4 are loaded, and  
the USER1 menu display appears. When the STOP button is pressed, the USER1  
menu display appears while the settings remain unchanged.  
7
8
Press the  
or  
button and move the cursor ( ) on the menu screen to any setup  
item except No. A00 (LOAD) and No. A01 (SAVE).  
Press the SET button. The USER1 settings are now stored in the memory.  
If the USER1 settings are not going to be stored in the memory, do not press the SET  
button but press the MENU button.  
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Saving a user file  
Press the MENU button.  
1
2
While holding down the FILE button, press the  
or  
button, and select USER1.  
Press the  
No. A01 (SAVE).  
or  
button and move the cursor ( ) on the menu screen to setup item  
3
SETUP-MENU MENU  
<USER1>  
723 DV PB ATT  
A00 LOAD  
NO.A00 - 0000  
OFF  
USER2  
USER2  
OFF  
A01 SAVE  
A02 P.ON LOAD  
END  
4
5
Press the  
or  
button and select the user file into which the USER1 contents are to  
be saved. User files which have been set to the lock mode are not displayed. When all  
the user files have been set to the lock mode, the “LOCKED” display appears and the  
contents cannot be saved.  
Press the SET button. The following messages appear on the menu screen and  
counter display.  
Menu screen  
Counter display  
S U1 -U2  
SETUP-MENU SAVE  
USER1 USER2 OK?  
YES<PLAY>/NO<STOP>  
The user file number selected in step 4 is displayed in the shaded area.  
6
Press the PLAY button. The contents of the USER1 file are saved in the user file which  
was selected in step 4 and stored in the memory. When the STOP button is pressed,  
the USER1 menu display appears while the settings remain unchanged.  
7
8
Press the  
or  
button and move the cursor ( ) on the menu screen to any setup  
item except No. A00 (LOAD) and No. A01 (SAVE).  
Press the SET button. The USER1 settings are now stored in the memory.  
If the USER1 settings are not going to be stored in the memory, do not press the SET  
button but press the MENU button.  
Automatic loading of user file when the power is turned on  
When the user file to be loaded is selected in advance using setup menu item No. A02 (P.ON  
LOAD), it can be automatically loaded into USER1 when the power is turned on.  
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Setup menus  
SYSTEM menu  
<SYSTEM>  
Item  
Setting  
Superimposed  
display  
Superimposed  
display  
Description  
No.  
No.  
System phase rough adjustment: 90° units  
<Note>  
If setting operation is performed, the setting value does not  
return to factory (default) setting.  
00  
SYS SC  
COAR.  
0000  
0001  
0002  
0003  
0
90  
180  
270  
System phase fine adjustment: Variable range ±45° or more  
01  
02  
SYS SC  
FINE  
0000  
–127  
.
.
.
.
.
.
–: advanced  
+: delayed  
<Note>  
0127  
0
.
.
.
.
.
.
If setting operation is performed, the setting value does not  
return to factory (default) setting.  
0255  
128  
System phase adjustment: SC period increments, ±15 µs  
variable range  
–: Advanced  
+: Delayed  
SYS H  
0000  
–127  
.
.
.
.
.
.
0127  
0
.
.
.
.
.
.
<Note>  
0255  
128  
If setting operation is performed, the setting value does not  
return to factory (default) setting.  
For selecting whether the ENCODER REMOTE connector is  
03  
05  
ENCODER  
SEL  
0000  
0001  
OFF  
ON  
to function or not.  
0: Does not functions.  
1: Functions.  
For coarsely adjusting the SCH phase: 90-degree increments  
(The SC phase is varied but the H phase remains unchanged.)  
SCH  
COARSE  
0000  
0001  
0002  
0003  
0
90  
180  
270  
06  
10  
SCH  
FINE  
0000  
–32 For finely adjusting the SCH phase: Variable range from –45°  
.
.
.
.
.
.
to +45°  
0032  
0
(The SC phase is varied but the H phase remains unchanged.)  
.
.
.
.
.
.
0064  
32  
AV PHASE  
0000  
–128  
This adjusts the audio output phase with respect to the video  
output: 20.8 µs steps  
–: The audio output phase is advanced with respect to the  
video output.  
.
.
.
.
.
.
0128  
0
.
.
.
.
.
.
0255  
127  
+: The audio output phase is delayed with respect to the  
video output.  
15  
16  
17  
VIDEO  
LEVEL  
0000  
–127  
For setting the video level.  
The maximum amount by which the level can be varied is  
from –3 to +3 dB.  
.
.
.
.
.
.
0127  
0
.
.
.
.
.
.
0255  
128  
SET UP  
LEVEL  
0000  
–127  
For setting the setup amount.  
The maximum amount by which the setup can be varied is  
14 IRE.  
.
.
.
.
.
.
0127  
0
.
.
.
.
.
.
0255  
128  
HUE  
0000  
–128  
For setting the hue.  
The maximum amount by which the hue can be varied is from  
.
.
.
.
.
.
0128  
0
–30° to +30°.  
.
.
.
.
.
.
0255  
127  
The underline on the setting item denotes the initial setting.  
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SYSTEM menu  
<SYSTEM> (continued)  
Item  
Setting  
Superimposed  
display  
Superimposed  
display  
Description  
No.  
No.  
For setting the chroma level.  
The maximum amount by which the level can be varied is from  
–3 to +3 dB.  
18  
CHROMA  
LEVEL  
0000  
–127  
.
.
.
.
.
.
0127  
0
.
.
.
.
.
.
0255  
128  
For adjusting the system phase offset: 4.48 µs steps  
21  
SYS H  
OFFSET  
0000  
0001  
0002  
0003  
0004  
0005  
0006  
–3  
–2  
–1  
0
4
5
0: –13.4 µs  
1: –8.96 µs  
2: –4.48 µs  
3: 0  
4: +4.48 µs  
5: +8.96 µs  
6
6: +13.4 µs  
<Notes>  
• The setting remains unchanged even when the factory  
setting operation is performed.  
• When this menu item is used together with SYSTEM menu  
item No. 02 (SYS H) setting, the adjustment is limited to a  
range from –15 to +15 µs.  
For setting whether the system phase is to be adjusted by the  
unit or from the external encoder remote connector.  
0: The system phase is adjusted from the external encoder  
remote connector.  
22  
SYS SC/H  
0000  
0001  
REMOTE  
LOCAL  
1: The system phase is adjusted by the unit.  
<Notes>  
• This setting remains unaffected when OFF is selected as the  
SYSTEM menu item No. 3 (ENCODER SEL) setting.  
• The range for the system phase adjustment using the  
encoder remote connector is –3 to +3 µs. When this menu  
item is used together with SYSTEM menu item No. 021  
(SYS H OFFSET) setting, adjustment can be made from –15  
to +15 µs.  
This selects whether the system file lock mode is to be  
engaged or released.  
0: The lock is released (file data can be changed).  
1: The lock is engaged (file data cannot be changed).  
30  
MENU  
LOCK  
0000  
0001  
OFF  
ON  
The underline on the setting item denotes the initial setting.  
Video output signal adjustments  
The SYSTEM menu item No. 03 (ENCODER SEL) and No. 22 (SYS SC/H) settings are used to make the video  
output signal adjustments. The table below shows the control matrix for these adjustments.  
Setting  
Adjustment item  
VIDEO LEVEL  
SYSTEM menu item  
00: SYS SC COAR.  
01: SYS SC FINE  
SYSTEM menu item  
SYSTEM menu item  
22: SYS SC/H  
CHROMA LEVEL  
SET UP  
03: ENCODER SEL  
HUE  
LOCAL  
OFF  
ON  
Unit  
Unit (SYSTEM menu)  
REMOTE  
LOCAL  
Unit  
External encoder remote  
REMOTE  
External encoder remote  
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Setup menus  
USER menu  
<BASIC>  
Item  
Setting  
Superimposed  
display  
Superimposed  
display  
Description  
No.  
No.  
This sets the preroll time which can be set from 0 to 15 seconds  
in 1-second increments.  
<Note>  
The unit will not operate if the preroll time is set to 0 seconds  
when the unit is set to automatic editing (PREVIEW, AUTO  
EDIT COMMAND) from an external controller.  
000 P-ROLL  
TIME  
0000  
0S  
.
.
.
.
.
.
0005  
5S  
.
.
.
.
.
.
0015  
15S  
This sets the position of the characters on the horizontal plane  
for the time code and other super displays output to the  
VIDEO OUT 3/SERIAL OUT 3* connector.  
001 CHARA  
H-POS  
0000  
0
.
.
.
.
.
.
0004  
4
.
.
.
.
.
<Note>  
.
When setting this item, the DISPLAY SEL status is output to  
VIDEO OUT 3/SERIAL OUT 3* even if SUPER OFF has been  
set. However, when the menu is exited, operation complies  
with the SUPER OFF/ON setting.  
0016  
16  
Also, CHARATYPE is output to VIDEO OUT 3/SERIAL OUT 3*  
according to the status set in the menu.  
This sets the position of the characters on the vertical plane  
for the time code and other super displays output to the  
VIDEO OUT 3/SERIAL OUT 3* connector.  
002 CHARA  
V-POS  
0000  
0
.
.
.
.
.
.
0018  
18  
.
.
.
.
.
.
<Notes>  
1. When setting this item, the DISPLAY SEL status is output  
to VIDEO OUT 3/SERIAL OUT 3* even if SUPER OFF has  
been set. However, when the menu is exited, operation  
complies with the SUPER OFF/ON setting.  
0022  
22  
Also, CHARA TYPE is output to VIDEO OUT 3/SERIAL  
OUT 3* according to the status set in the menu.  
2. When the DISPLAY SEL setting causes characters to  
extend beyond the edges of the screen, the setting value is  
changed so that the characters are automatically displayed  
in a position on the screen.  
For selecting the time code and/or other information which is to  
be shown on the superimposed display at the VIDEO OUT 3/  
SERIAL OUT 3* connector.  
0: Time only  
1: Time and operation mode  
2: Time, operation mode and mode  
3: Time and REC TIME  
4: Time and REC DATE (year/month/day)  
5: Time and REC DATE (month/day/year)  
6: Time and REC DATE (day/month/year)  
<Notes>  
003 DISPLAY  
SEL  
0000  
0001  
0002  
0003  
0004  
0005  
0006  
TIME  
T&STA  
T&S&M  
T&RT  
T&YMD  
T&MDY  
T&DMY  
1. The mode display is DVCPRO during DVCPRO playback,  
DV during DV playback, and DVCAM during DVCAM  
playback.  
2. When 2 (T&S&M) is set, an error message will appear  
when a warning or error has occurred.  
3. REC TIME and REC DATE are displayed during DV or  
DVCAM playback only. The operation mode is displayed  
during DVCPRO playback.  
This selects the buttons which can be operated on the front  
panel when the REMOTE/LOCAL switch has been set to  
REMOTE.  
0: No buttons can be operated.  
1: Only the STOP and EJECT buttons can be operated.  
2: All buttons can be operated.  
004 LOCAL  
ENA  
0000  
0001  
0002  
DIS  
ST&EJ  
ENA  
*
The SERIAL OUT 3 con-  
nector functions only  
when the AJ-YA455P  
serial interface board  
(optional accessory) is  
used.  
The underline on the setting item denotes the initial setting.  
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USER menu  
<BASIC> (continued)  
Item  
Setting  
Superimposed  
Superimposed  
display  
Description  
No.  
No.  
display  
This selects the 12 or 24 hour display for the CTL counter.  
0: 12 hour display  
1: 24 hour display  
005 TAPE  
TIMER  
0000  
0001  
±12h  
24h  
This selects the display type for the super display output to the  
VIDEO OUT 3/SERIAL OUT 3* connector as well as for  
displays such as the setting menu, etc.  
007 CHARA  
TYPE  
0000  
0001  
WHITE  
W/OUT  
0: White characters against a black background.  
1: White characters with a black border.  
For selecting whether to display the remaining tape time and  
total tape length as the superimposed display at the VIDEO  
OUT 3/SERIAL OUT 3* connector.  
008 REMAIN  
SEL  
0000  
0001  
0002  
0003  
OFF  
2L  
1L  
0: No display appears.  
R/TTL  
1: Remaining tape time is displayed on the second line.  
2: Remaining tape time is displayed on the first line.  
3: Remaining tape time is displayed on the first line and the  
total tape length on the second line.  
<Notes>  
• When setting 1 (2L) has been selected, the display does not  
appear if 0 (TIME) has been selected for the setup menu No.  
003 (DISPLAY SEL) setting.  
• When setting 3 (R/TTL) has been selected, the total tape  
length will not appear if 0 (TIME) has been selected for the  
setup menu No. 003 (DISPLAY SEL) setting.  
*
The SERIAL OUT 3 con-  
nector functions only  
when the AJ-YA455P  
serial interface board  
(optional accessory) is  
used.  
The underline on the setting item denotes the initial setting.  
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Setup menus  
USER menu  
<OPERATION>  
Item  
Setting  
Superimposed  
display  
Superimposed  
display  
Description  
No.  
No.  
This sets the maximum speed for shuttle operations.  
0: 16× normal speed  
101 SHTL MAX  
0000  
0001  
0002  
×16  
×32  
×60  
1: 32× normal speed  
2: 60× normal speed  
<Note>  
When a DV or DVCAM cassette is used, the 32× speed will be  
set even if “×60” has been selected as this item’s setting.  
This sets the maximum speed for FF and REW operations.  
102 FF. REW  
MAX  
0000  
0001  
0002  
×32  
×60  
×100  
0: 32× normal speed  
1: 60× normal speed  
2: 100× normal speed  
<Note>  
When a DV or DVCAM cassette is used, the 32× speed will  
be set regardless of what has been selected as this item’s  
setting.  
This sets the status until the audio signal is output when  
operation switches from the stop or search modes to the play  
mode.  
103 AUDIO  
MUTE  
0000  
0001  
OFF  
ON  
0: The time until the audio is output is shortened.  
1: The audio is output after the status stabilizes.  
<Note>  
When set to 0 (OFF), the sound in the initially output part is  
incomplete. Therefore, this setting is not recommended for  
broadcasts.  
This selects whether to warn the operator when the  
REF.VIDEO signal has not been connected.  
0: Warning is not given.  
104 REF  
ALARM  
0000  
0001  
OFF  
ON  
1: Warning is given by the flashing STOP lamp.  
This set the play delay time in frame increments.  
106 PLAY  
DELAY  
0000  
0
.
.
.
.
.
.
0015  
15  
This selects the capstan lock mode.  
0: 2F mode  
1: 4F mode  
107 CAP.LOCK  
0000  
0001  
2F  
4F  
For selecting the video and audio output status when the tape  
is ejected.  
0: EE mode  
1: Video blackens, audio mutes.  
2: The images appear in gray, and the sound is muted.  
109 EJECT EE  
SEL  
0000  
0001  
0002  
EE  
BLACK  
GRAY  
This selects whether EE mode or playback mode is to be used  
during FF/REW operations.  
0: EE mode  
110 F/R EE SEL  
0000  
0001  
EE  
TAPE  
1: Playback mode  
This selects whether EE mode or playback mode is to be used  
during stop mode.  
0: EE mode  
111 STOP EE  
SEL  
0000  
0001  
EE  
TAPE  
1: Playback mode  
<Note>  
This setting is complied with even in the standby OFF mode.  
However, the images will appear in gray when “TAPE” has  
been selected.  
This selects whether to rewind the tape automatically to the  
tape start when the tape end is detected.  
0: The tape stops at the tape end.  
112 AUTO REW  
0000  
0001  
OFF  
ON  
1: The tape is rewound to the tape start.  
The underline on the setting item denotes the initial setting.  
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USER menu  
<OPERATION> (continued)  
Item  
Setting  
Superimposed  
display  
Superimposed  
display  
Description  
No.  
No.  
This selects whether the VTR is to stop automatically when  
the counter value reaches “0” during a fast forwarding or  
rewinding operation in the CTL mode.  
113 MEMORY  
STOP  
0000  
0001  
OFF  
ON  
0: The VTR does not stop.  
1: The VTR stops automatically.  
<Notes>  
1. The stop mode concerned is either the stop or the still-  
picture mode depending on the setup menu No. 313  
(AFTER CUE-UP) setting.  
2. When both the AUTO REW function and MEMORY function  
have been selected at the same time, the AUTO REW  
function takes precedence.  
This selects whether to allow (enable) or prohibit (disable) the  
recording of signals on the cassette tape.  
0: Signals can be recorded on the cassette tape when the  
cassette’s accidental erasure prevention mechanism is set  
to the recording enable position.  
114 REC  
INHIBIT  
0000  
0001  
OFF  
ON  
1: Recording on the cassette tape is prohibited. In this case,  
the REC INH lamp on the front panel lights.  
For selecting whether the REC INHIBIT lamp is to flash or light  
when the cassette has been set to the accidental erasure  
prevention status.  
120 REC INH  
LAMP  
0000  
0001  
LIGHT  
FLASH  
0: The lamp lights.  
1: The lamp flashes.  
<Note>  
When ON has been selected as the setup menu item No. 114  
(REC INHIBIT) setting, the REC INHIBIT lamp will light all the  
time regardless of what has been selected as this item’s  
setting.  
For selecting whether to enable or disable the operation of the  
front panel’s EJECT button.  
0: The button’s operation is disabled in the recording mode.  
1: The button’s operation is enabled in all modes.  
121 EJECT SW  
INH  
0000  
0001  
REC  
OFF  
The underline on the setting item denotes the initial setting.  
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Setup menus  
USER menu  
<INTERFACE>  
Item  
Setting  
Superimposed  
display  
Superimposed  
display  
Description  
No.  
No.  
This selects whether the 9-Pin connector functions when the  
REMOTE/LOCAL switch has been set to REMOTE.  
0: Do not function  
201 9P SEL  
0000  
0001  
OFF  
ON  
1: Function  
This selects the ID information which is returned to the  
controller.  
0: 20 25H  
1: DVCPRO’s, own ID is returned (F0 33H).  
2: The unit’s own ID (A0 3CH) is returned.  
<Note>  
202 ID SEL  
0000  
0001  
0002  
OTHER  
DVCPRO  
ORIG  
Set “ORIG” only when the unit is connected with a Panasonic  
controller (such as the AJ-A900, optional accessory).  
These settings are for selecting whether the RS-232C con-  
nector is to function when the REMOTE/LOCAL switch is set  
to REMOTE.  
204 RS232C SEL 0000  
0001  
OFF  
ON  
0: Connector does not function.  
1: Connector functions.  
These settings are for selecting the RS-232C communication  
speed (baud rate).  
205 BAUD RATE 0000  
300  
600  
1200  
2400  
4800  
9600  
0001  
0002  
0003  
0004  
0005  
These settings are for selecting the RS-232C data length.  
(Unit: bit)  
206 DATA  
LENGTH  
0000  
0001  
7
8
These settings are for selecting the RS-232C stop bit length.  
(Unit: bit)  
207 STOP BIT  
0000  
0001  
1
2
These settings are for selecting the none, odd or even for the  
RS-232C parity bit.  
0: Parity bit is not used.  
1: An odd number of bits is used for the parity system.  
2: An even number of bits is used for the parity system.  
208 PARITY  
0000  
0001  
0002  
NON  
ODD  
EVEN  
These settings are for selecting whether the ACK code is to be  
returned when a command is received from RS-232C.  
0: ACK code is not returned.  
209 RETURN  
ACK  
0000  
0001  
OFF  
ON  
1: ACK code is returned.  
The underline on the setting item denotes the initial setting.  
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USER menu  
<EDIT>  
Item  
Setting  
Superimposed  
display  
Superimposed  
display  
Description  
No.  
No.  
This selects STD or NON-STD in accordance with the com-  
posite input signal.  
0: Standard/non-standard signals are automatically identified  
and processed.  
303 STD/  
NON-STD  
0000  
0001  
0002  
AUTO  
STD  
N-STD  
1: Standard signals are processed. (Forced STD)  
2: Non-standard signals are processed. (Forced NON-STD)  
This selects the video signal processing.  
304 SERVO  
REF  
0000  
0001  
AUTO  
EXT  
0: Servo is synchronized with the input signal during recording  
and editing, or with the REF signal during playback.  
1: Servo is synchronized at all times with the REF signal.  
This sets the channel assignments for the controller’s analog  
audio preset when editing the digital audio of the VTR using a  
controller which does not have a digital audio edit preset  
control function.  
This selects the channel concerned when the VTR CH1 edit  
preset is set in compliance with the ON or OFF presetting for  
the analog audio signals designated by the controller.  
0: Not set.  
305 EDIT  
RPLCE1  
0000  
0001  
0002  
0003  
N-DEF  
CH1  
CH2  
CH1+2  
1: Compliance with analog CH1 edit preset.  
2: Compliance with analog CH2 edit preset.  
3: Compliance with either analog CH1 or CH2 edit preset.  
This sets the channel assignments for the controller’s analog  
audio preset when editing the digital audio of the VTR using a  
controller which does not have a digital audio edit preset  
control function.  
This selects the channel concerned when the VTR CH2 edit  
preset is set in compliance with the ON or OFF presetting for  
the analog audio signals designated by the controller.  
0: Not set.  
306 EDIT  
RPLCE2  
0000  
0001  
0002  
0003  
N-DEF  
CH1  
CH2  
CH1+2  
1: Compliance with analog CH1 edit preset.  
2: Compliance with analog CH2 edit preset.  
3: Compliance with either analog CH1 or CH2 edit preset.  
This sets the channel assignments for the controller’s analog  
audio preset when editing the digital audio of the VTR using a  
controller which does not have a digital audio edit preset  
control function.  
This selects the channel concerned when the VTR CUE edit  
preset is set in compliance with the ON or OFF presetting for  
the analog audio signals designated by the editor or controller.  
0: Not set.  
307 EDIT  
RPLCEC  
0000  
0001  
0002  
0003  
N-DEF  
CH1  
CH2  
CH1+2  
1: Compliance with analog CH1 edit preset.  
2: Compliance with analog CH2 edit preset.  
3: Compliance with either analog CH1 or CH2 edit preset.  
This selects the connection method for the digital audio edit IN  
point.  
0: Cut processing  
1: V Fade processing  
309 AUD EDIT  
IN  
0000  
0001  
CUT  
FADE  
This selects the connection method for the digital audio edit  
OUT point.  
0: Cut processing  
1: V Fade processing  
310 AUD EDIT  
OUT  
0000  
0001  
CUT  
FADE  
The underline on the setting item denotes the initial setting.  
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Setup menus  
USER menu  
<EDIT> (continued)  
Item  
Setting  
Superimposed  
Superimposed  
display  
Description  
No.  
No.  
display  
This selects the mode after cue-up operation is complete.  
0: STOP mode  
1: SHTL STILL mode  
313 AFTER  
CUE-UP  
0000  
0001  
0002  
STOP  
STILL1  
STILL2  
2: VAR STILL mode  
This selects the connection with the AJ-YA752 audio memory  
unit.  
0: When the audio memory unit is not going to be used  
1: When a voice-over operation is to be conducted  
2: When audio cross channel editing is to be performed for  
CH2  
315 AUD MEM  
UNIT  
0000  
0001  
0002  
0003  
OFF  
MODE1  
MODE2  
MODE3  
3: When audio cross channel editing is to be performed for  
CH1  
<Notes>  
• The RS-232C interface will function only when this menu  
item is set to 0 (OFF).  
• Refer to the Instruction Manual of the AJ-YA752 audio  
memory unit for details on how the modes are used.  
This selects the VAR speed during remote control operations.  
0: The tape is played at the fine step speed.  
1: The tape is played at a speed at which noise-less playback  
is possible in the –0.43× to +1× (–0.5× to +1×) range.  
<Notes>  
316 VAR STEP  
0000  
0001  
FINE  
COARSE  
• The speeds in parentheses apply when a DV or DVCAM  
cassette is used.  
• At the 1(COARSE) setting, the phase cannot be synchro-  
nized from the editing controller.  
This sets the maximum VAR FWD speed.  
0: +4.1× (+3.1×) speed  
317 VAR FWD  
MAX  
0000  
0001  
0002  
+4.1  
+1.85  
+1  
1: +1.85× (+1.85×) speed  
2: +1× (+1×) speed  
<Notes>  
• The speeds in parentheses apply when a DV or DVCAM  
cassette is used.  
• At any speed setting other than 0 (+4.1×), the phase cannot  
be synchronized from the editing controller.  
This sets the maximum VAR REV speed.  
0: –4.1× (–3.1×) speed  
1: –1.85× (–1.85×) speed  
2: –1× (–1×) speed  
3: –0.43× (–0.5×) speed  
<Note>  
318 VAR REV  
MAX  
0000  
0001  
0002  
0003  
–4.1  
–1.85  
–1  
–0.43  
The speeds in parentheses apply when a DV or DVCAM  
cassette is used.  
This selects the JOG speed during remote control operations.  
0: The tape is played at the fine step speed.  
1: The tape is played at a speed at which noise-less playback  
is possible in the –0.43× to +1× (–0.5× to +1×) range.  
<Notes>  
319 JOG STEP  
0000  
0001  
FINE  
COARSE  
• The speeds in parentheses apply when a DV or DVCAM  
cassette is used.  
• At the 1(COARSE) setting, the phase cannot be synchro-  
nized from an editing controller which synchronizes the  
phase using the JOG command.  
The underline on the setting item denotes the initial setting.  
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USER menu  
<EDIT> (continued)  
Item  
Setting  
Superimposed  
Superimposed  
display  
Description  
No.  
No.  
display  
This sets the maximum JOG FWD speed.  
0: +4.1× (+3.1×) speed  
320 JOG FWD  
MAX  
0000  
0001  
0002  
+4.1  
+1.85  
+1  
1: +1.85× (+1.85×) speed  
2: +1× (+1×) speed  
<Notes>  
• The speeds in parentheses apply when a DV or DVCAM  
cassette is used.  
• At any speed setting other than 0 (+4.1×), the phase cannot  
be synchronized from an editing controller which synchro-  
nizes the phase using the JOG command.  
This sets the maximum JOG REV speed.  
0: –4.1× (–3.1×) speed  
1: –1.85× (–1.85×) speed  
2: –1× (–1×) speed  
3: –0.43× (–0.5×) speed  
<Note>  
321 JOG REV  
MAX  
0000  
0001  
0002  
0003  
–4.1  
–1.85  
–1  
–0.43  
The speeds in parentheses apply when a DV or DVCAM  
cassette is used.  
The underline on the setting item denotes the initial setting.  
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Setup menus  
USER menu  
<TAPE PROTECT>  
Item  
Setting  
Superimposed  
Superimposed  
display  
Description  
No.  
No.  
display  
This selects the length of time until tape protection mode is  
established when a DVCPRO tape is inserted and the unit is  
in STOP or STILL mode.  
400 STILL  
TIMER  
0000  
0001  
0002  
0003  
0004  
0005  
0006  
0007  
0008  
0.5s  
5s  
10s  
20s  
30s  
40s  
50s  
1min  
2min  
(Unit: s = second, min = minute)  
This selects the operation during the tape protection mode  
when the unit is left standing in the still status.  
0: STEP FWD.  
401 SRC  
0000  
0001  
STEP  
HALF  
PROTECT  
1: HALF LOADING.  
<Note>  
When STEP FWD is selected, operation will be automatically  
transferred to the standby OFF (half loading) mode as soon as  
the unit has been left standing in the STILL mode for a total of  
30 minutes (or 1 minute for DV/DVCAM cassette).  
This selects the drum operation in the STANDBY OFF mode.  
0: The drum stops rotating.  
1: The drum continues rotating.  
402 DRUM  
STDBY  
0000  
0001  
OFF  
ON  
This selects the operation in the tape protection mode when  
the unit has been left standing in the STOP mode.  
0: STEP FWD  
403 STOP  
0000  
0001  
STEP  
HALF  
PROTECT  
1: HALF LOADING  
<Note>  
When STEP FWD is selected, operation will be automatically  
transferred to the standby OFF (half loading) mode as soon as  
the unit has been left standing in the STOP mode for a total of  
30 minutes (or 1 minute for DV/DVCAM cassette).  
This selects the length of time until tape protection mode is  
established when a DV/DVCAM tape is inserted and the unit  
is in STOP or STILL mode.  
(Unit: s = second)  
<Note>  
404 DV STILL  
TMR  
0000  
0001  
0002  
0003  
0.5s  
5s  
10s  
20s  
When using the unit in tempuratures below 59°F (15°C), set  
this item to 10 seconds to protect the tape and video heads.  
The underline on the setting item denotes the initial setting.  
<Note>  
In order to protect the tape and VTR helical heads, it is recommended that the Still Timer be  
set for automatic tape protection mode in 20 seconds or under.  
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USER menu  
<TIME CODE>  
Item  
Setting  
Superimposed  
Superimposed  
display  
Description  
No.  
No.  
display  
This sets the position where the VITC signal is to be inserted.  
(The same line as for VITC POS-2 in 501 cannot be  
selected.)  
500 VITC  
POS-1  
0000  
10L  
.
.
.
.
.
.
0006  
16L  
.
.
.
.
.
.
0010  
20L  
This sets the position where the VITC signal is to be inserted.  
(The same line as for VITC POS-1 in 500 cannot be  
selected.)  
501 VITC  
POS-2  
0000  
10L  
.
.
.
.
.
.
0008  
18L  
.
.
.
.
.
.
0010  
20L  
This selects whether to output the VITC data to the positions  
selected by VITC POS-1 in 500 and VITC POS-2 in 501.  
0: Data is not output.  
502 VITC  
BLANK  
0000  
0001  
BLANK  
THRU  
1: Data is output.  
This selects the signal to be regenerated when the time code  
generator (TCG) in the REGEN mode.  
0: Both the time code and user bit are regenerated.  
1: Only the time code is regenerated.  
503 TCG  
REGEN  
0000  
0001  
0002  
TC&UB  
TC  
UB  
2: Only the user bit is regenerated.  
This selects whether values used in the internal time code  
generator are preset from the front panel or remote controller  
or synchronized with time code values read from the tape.  
0: Values are preset from the front panel or remote controller.  
(PRESET)  
504 REGEN  
MODE  
0000  
0001  
OFF  
ON  
1: Values are synchronized with time code values read from  
the tape. (REGEN)  
<Note>  
When “1” is selected, values selected at set up menu No. 503  
(TCG REGEN) are regenerated.  
This selects the time code to be used when an external time  
code is to be used.  
0: The LTC of the TIME CODE IN connector is used.  
1: The video signal VITC is used.  
505 EXT TC  
SEL  
0000  
0001  
LTC  
VITC  
This sets the usage status of the user bit of the time code  
generated by the TCG.  
0: NOT SPECIFIED (character set not specified)  
1: ISO CHARACTER (8 bits character set based on ISO646,  
ISO2022)  
2: UNASSIGNED 1 (undefined)  
3: UNASSIGNED 2 (undefined)  
4: UNASSIGNED 3 (undefined)  
5: PAGE/LINE  
506 BINARY  
GP  
0000  
0001  
0002  
0003  
0004  
0005  
0006  
0007  
000  
001  
010  
011  
100  
101  
110  
111  
6: UNASSIGNED 4 (undefined)  
7: UNASSIGNED 5 (undefined)  
This selects whether to control the phase correction of the  
LTC generated by the TCG.  
0: Phase correction control is not performed.  
1: Phase correction control is performed.  
507 PHASE  
CORR  
0000  
0001  
OFF  
ON  
This selects whether the CF flag of the TCG is to ON.  
0: CF flag is OFF.  
1: CF flag is ON.  
508 TCG CF  
FLAG  
0000  
0001  
OFF  
ON  
The underline on the setting item denotes the initial setting.  
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Setup menus  
USER menu  
<TIME CODE> (continued)  
Item  
Setting  
Superimposed  
display  
Superimposed  
display  
Description  
No.  
No.  
This selects the DF/NDF mode for CTL and TCG.  
0: Drop frame mode.  
1: Non-drop frame mode.  
509 DF MODE  
0000  
0001  
DF  
NDF  
<Note>  
No. 509 is valid when the CONTROL is LOCAL or LOCAL  
ENA of item 004 to “ENA”.  
This selects the time code generator run mode.  
0: Generator runs only during recording.  
1: Generator runs during usual operation.  
<Note>  
510 RUN MODE  
0000  
0001  
REC  
FREE  
Even if “0” is selected, the time code generator runs during  
usual operation when “1” is selected at the setting menu  
No. 504 (REGEN MODE).  
This is used to switch the phase of the time code, which is  
output from the TIME CODE OUT connector, for the external  
LTC input when the TC INT/EXT switch is at the EXT position.  
(In EE mode only)  
511 TC OUT  
REF  
0000  
0001  
V OUT  
_
TC IN  
0: Time code is synchronized with output video signal.  
1: Time code is synchronized with external time code input.  
For selecting the method used to output the VITC which is to  
be superimposed onto the output video signal.  
0: During recording:  
512 VITC OUT  
0000  
0001  
SBC  
VAUX  
The input time code, which was selected using the setup  
menu item No. 505 (EXT TC SEL) setting and TC IN/EXT  
switch, is output as the VITC.  
During playback:  
The time code recorded in the SBC area is output as the  
VITC.  
1: During recording:  
The time code detected from the input video signals is  
output as the VITC.  
During playback:  
The time code recorded in the VAUX area is output as the  
VITC.  
<Note>  
When video signals are recorded, the time code detected from  
the input video signals is automatically recorded in the VAUX  
area.  
The underline on the setting item denotes the initial setting.  
SBC (Sub Code Data) area  
This area exists independently from the video and audio data areas on the helical track, and it contains the time  
code which complies with the SMPTE/EBU standard. As with the conventional LTC (Longitudinal Time Code), the  
time code can be read even during rewinding and fast forwarding or when the tape has stopped.  
VAUX (Video Auxiliary Data) area  
This area exists inside the video data area on the helical track, and it contains additional information on the video  
data.  
<Note>  
Control over the time code or user bit during tape playback is exercised using the data recorded in the SBC area.  
In other words, it is exercised over all the data which has been recorded in the SBC area including the data shown  
on the counter display in the center of the front panel and on the superimposed displays as well as the  
communication data for a component such as the editing controller.  
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USER menu  
<VIDEO>  
Item  
Setting  
Superimposed  
display  
Superimposed  
display  
Description  
No.  
No.  
This selects the component input signal level.  
0: MII level.  
1: ß cam level.  
600 PB/PR  
IN LV  
0000  
0001  
MII  
B-CAM  
For selecting whether an internal signal is to be generated.  
0: No signal is generated.  
1: A black burst signal is generated.  
2: A 100% color bar signal is generated.  
<Notes>  
601 INT SG  
0000  
0001  
0002  
OFF  
BB  
CB  
• The INT SG message appears for 2 seconds when recording  
commences.  
• If the VIDEO INPUT switch # is set to DVCPRO/DV, the  
audio signals will also serve automatically as the internal  
signals when a video signal has been selected as the  
internal signal by this menu item setting.  
This selects color killer processing for the video input signals.  
0: The signals are forcibly processed as B/W signals.  
1: The signals are automatically processed.  
602 INPUT  
C KILL  
0000  
0001  
B/W  
AUTO  
This selects whether to float the vertical sync position of the  
video output in order to align the video output phase with the  
input in the EE/record/edit modes.  
603 OUT  
VSYNC  
0000  
0001  
N-VF  
VF  
0: Signals are not floated.  
1: Signals are floated.  
604 V-MUTE  
SEL  
0000  
0001  
N-MUTE This selects whether the video output signal is to be muted  
_
when the blank portion of the tape is detected during playback.  
0: No muting  
LOW RF  
1: Muting (picture turns grey).  
605 CC (F1)  
BLANK  
0000  
0001  
BLANK This selects ON or OFF for the closed caption signal in the  
first field.  
THRU  
0: Forced blanking performed.  
1: Blanking not performed.  
606 CC (F2)  
BLANK  
0000  
0001  
BLANK This selects ON or OFF for the closed caption signal in the  
second field.  
THRU  
0: Forced blanking performed.  
1: Blanking not performed.  
608 FREEZE  
SEL  
0000  
0001  
FIELD For selecting how the still picture is to be output.  
0: Field output  
FRAME  
1: Frame output  
<Note>  
When frame output is selected, the frame slow mode will be  
established during slow motion as well.  
611 EDH  
0000  
0001  
OFF This selects whether to superimpose EDH onto the serial  
output signals.  
ON  
0: EDH is not superimposed.  
1: EDH is superimposed.  
<Notes>  
• This display will not appear unless the AJ-YA455P serial  
interface board (optional accessory) has been installed.  
• Even when 1 (ON) has been selected, EDH is not super-  
imposed at the SERIAL OUT 3 connector if the SUPER ON/  
OFF switch is at the ON position.  
The underline on the setting item denotes the initial setting.  
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Setup menus  
USER menu  
<VIDEO> (continued)  
Item  
Setting  
Superimposed  
Superimposed  
display  
Description  
No.  
No.  
display  
612 WIDE  
SELECT  
This selects the operation to be conducted in response to the  
WIDE information.  
0: During recording, if the S1-VIDEO input signals contain  
WIDE information, the WIDE information is recorded on the  
tape.  
0000  
0001  
0002  
AUTO  
WIDE  
NORMAL  
During playback, if WIDE information is on the tape, it is  
added to the S1-VIDEO output signals.  
1: During recording, the WIDE information is recorded on the  
tape regardless of whether the S1-VIDEO input signals  
contain the WIDE information.  
During playback, the WIDE information is added to the S1-  
VIDEO output signals regardless of whether the WIDE  
information is on the tape. Forced WIDE ON  
2: During recording, the WIDE information is not recorded on  
the tape regardless of whether the S1-VIDEO input signals  
contain the WIDE information.  
During playback, the WIDE information is not added to the  
S1-VIDEO output signals regardless of whether the WIDE  
information is on the tape. Forced WIDE OFF  
<Note>  
This item is effective during recording at the start of the  
recording and during playback at all times. Therefore, when its  
setting has been changed during recording, the MENU  
contents will be changed but no change will occur in the actual  
operation.  
This selects whether the composite signal is to be recorded  
with setup or without setup.  
0: When recording signals with no setup.  
1: When recording signals with 7.5% setup.  
<Note>  
613 VIN SETUP  
0000  
0001  
THRU  
CUT  
When recording composite signals, be sure to double-check  
whether the signals are to be recorded with or without setup.  
For selecting the analog component output level.  
0: MII level  
1: Betacam level  
620 Pb/Pr OUT  
LV  
0000  
0001  
MII  
B-CAM  
The underline on the setting item denotes the initial setting.  
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USER menu  
<AUDIO>  
Item  
Setting  
Superimposed  
display  
Superimposed  
display  
Description  
No.  
No.  
This selects the audio input (CH1) reference level switching.  
700 CH1 IN  
LV  
0000  
0001  
0002  
0003  
4dB  
0dB  
–20dB  
–60dB  
This selects the audio input (CH2) reference level switching.  
701 CH2 IN  
LV  
0000  
0001  
0002  
0003  
4dB  
0dB  
–20dB  
–60dB  
This selects the audio output (CH1) reference level switching.  
This selects the audio output (CH2) reference level switching.  
703 CH1 OUT  
LV  
0000  
0001  
0002  
4dB  
0dB  
–20dB  
704 CH2 OUT  
LV  
0000  
0001  
0002  
4dB  
0dB  
–20dB  
This selects the input signal to be recorded on the audio CH1  
track.  
0: Audio input CH1 signal.  
1: Audio input CH2 signal.  
2: Mixed audio input CH1 and CH2 signal.  
714 REC CH1  
715 REC CH2  
716 REC CUE  
0000  
0001  
0002  
CH1  
CH2  
CH1+2  
This selects the input signal to be recorded on the audio CH2  
track.  
0: Audio input CH1 signal.  
1: Audio input CH2 signal.  
2: Mixed audio input CH1 and CH2 signal.  
0000  
0001  
0002  
CH1  
CH2  
CH1+2  
This selects the input signal recorded in CUE.  
0000  
0001  
0002  
CH1  
CH2  
CH1+2  
0: The signal selected by SETUP-MENU No. 714 is recorded.  
1: The signal selected by SETUP-MENU No. 715 is recorded.  
2: The signal selected by SETUP-MENU No. 714 and No. 715  
are mixed and recorded.  
This selects the AUDIO CH1 and CH2 output signals during  
DV or DVCAM format playback.  
718 DV  
OUTPUT  
0000  
0001  
0002  
ST1  
ST2  
ST1+2  
0: The CH1 track signals are output to CH1 and the CH2 track  
signals to CH2. (Only the sound during shooting is output.)  
1: The CH3 track signals are output to CH1 and the CH4 track  
signals to CH2. (Only the audio dubbing sound is output.)  
2: The mixed CH1 and CH3 track signals are output to CH1  
and the mixed CH2 and CH4 track signals to CH2. (The  
sound during shooting and audio dubbing sound are output  
simultaneously.)  
<Note>  
This menu item takes effect only when a DV or DVCAM  
cassette tape with a 32 kHz/4-channel recording is played  
back.  
This selects the processing method for the audio edit points  
(IN point, OUT point) during playback.  
0: According to the status during recording. (Setup menus  
No. 309, 310)  
719 PB FADE  
0000  
0001  
0002  
AUTO  
CUT  
FADE  
1: Forced CUT  
2: Forced FADE  
The underline on the setting item denotes the initial setting.  
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Setup menus  
USER menu  
<AUDIO> (continued)  
Item  
Setting  
Superimposed  
Superimposed  
display  
Description  
No.  
No.  
display  
This selects whether to superimpose the audio data onto the  
serial output.  
0: Data is not superimposed.  
720 EMBEDDED 0000  
OFF  
ON  
AUD  
0001  
1: Data is superimposed.  
<Note>  
This display will not appear unless the AJ-YA455P serial inter-  
face board (optional accessory) has been installed.  
This selects the audio output for CH1 and CH2.  
0: PCM AUDIO is output.  
1: PCM AUDIO is output in the –0.43× to 1× speed range; in  
all other cases, CUE is automatically output.  
<Note>  
721 LINE CH  
SEL  
0000  
0001  
PCM  
AUTO  
The PCM AUDIO output CH1 and CH2 signals are output  
separately regardless of the position selected for the AUDIO  
MONITOR SELECT switch.  
This selects whether the internal signal is to be used for the  
audio input signal.  
0: The internal signal is not selected.  
1: The internal signal is selected.  
722 INT SG  
0000  
0001  
OFF  
ON  
<Notes>  
• The internal signal has a frequency of 997 Hz.  
• This setting is invalid if the VIDEO INPUT switch # has  
been set to DVCPRO/DV.  
This selects the audio output level for DV format playback.  
0: The audio output level is not attenuated.  
1: The audio output level is attenuated (reduced).  
723 DV PB ATT  
0000  
0001  
OFF  
ON  
For selecting whether to mute the sound at the joins between  
recordings during DV or DVCAM cassette playback.  
0: The sound is not muted.  
729 REC PT  
MUTE  
0000  
0001  
OFF  
ON  
1: The sound is muted.  
For setting the audio reference level.  
0: Full scale, –20 dB  
1: Full scale, –18 dB  
731 REF LEVEL  
0000  
0001  
0002  
FS-20  
FS-18  
FS-12  
2: Full scale, –12 dB  
The underline on the setting item denotes the initial setting.  
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USER menu  
<MENU>  
Item  
Setting  
Superimposed  
display  
Superimposed  
display  
Description  
No.  
No.  
This selects the user file whose contents will be loaded into  
USER1.  
A00 LOAD  
0000  
0001  
0002  
0003  
USER2  
USER3  
USER4  
USER5  
0: The USER2 file contents are loaded.  
1: The USER3 file contents are loaded.  
2: The USER4 file contents are loaded.  
3: The USER5 file contents are loaded.  
<Note>  
When the SET button is pressed after loading, the setting will  
be stored in the memory. When the MENU button is pressed,  
the setting will not be changed.  
This selects the user file into which the USER1 settings will be  
saved.  
A01 SAVE  
0000  
0001  
0002  
0003  
0004  
USER2  
USER3  
USER4  
USER5  
LOCKED  
0: The settings are saved in USER2.  
1: The settings are saved in USER3.  
2: The settings are saved in USER4.  
3: The settings are saved in USER5.  
4: This display appears when all the user files are in the  
change prohibit status.  
<Notes>  
• User files whose status have been set to change prohibit  
cannot be selected.  
• When all the user files are in the change prohibit status, the  
“LOCKED” display appears and the contents cannot be  
saved.  
This loads the contents of the selected user file into USER1  
and it starts operation with the USER1 settings when the  
power is turned on.  
0: Operation is started with the settings of the previously set  
user file.  
A02 P.ON LOAD  
0000  
0001  
0002  
0003  
0004  
OFF  
USER2  
USER3  
USER4  
USER5  
1: The contents of USER2 are loaded into USER1 and opera-  
tion is started with the USER1 settings.  
2: The contents of USER3 are loaded into USER1 and opera-  
tion is started with the USER1 settings.  
3: The contents of USER4 are loaded into USER1 and opera-  
tion is started with the USER1 settings.  
4: The contents of USER5 are loaded into USER1 and opera-  
tion is started with the USER1 settings.  
This selects whether to set or release the user file (USER2 –  
USER5) lock mode.  
0: The lock is released (changes can be made).  
1: The lock is set (changes are prohibited).  
<Note>  
A03 MENU LOCK 0000  
0001  
OFF  
ON  
The lock cannot be set for USER1.  
The underline on the setting item denotes the initial setting.  
<Notes>  
• No. A00 (LOAD), No. A01 (SAVE) and No. A02 (P.ON LOAD) are the menu items which can  
be set only for USER1. They are not displayed with the USER2 – USER5 files.  
• No. A03 (MENU LOCK) is the menu item which can be set only for the USER2 – USER5  
files. It is not displayed with USER1.  
37  
 
Time code/user bit  
Time code  
The time code is used when the time code signal generated by the time code generator (time  
code signal generator) is to be recorded on the tape, its values are to be read by the time  
code reader (time code signal reader), and the absolute position of the tape is to be  
displayed in increments of hours, minutes, seconds and frames.  
The time code is written in the sub-code area (data area) of the helical track. This enables  
insert editing to be conducted independently using the time code alone. In addition, the  
VTR’s playback speed can be read from the stop mode to slow-motion playback up to high-  
speed play (approx. 100× normal speed).  
The time code values are indicated using the display and superimpose functions.  
TCR 00 : 07 : 04 : 24  
Frames  
Hours Seconds  
Minutes  
<Note>  
Values appear as shown below on the superimposed display or front display.  
Playback: Time code reader values  
REC, EE: Time code generator values  
Time code generator values can be checked when the REC button is pressed even during  
playback.  
User bit  
User bitrefers to the 32-bit (8-digit) data frame among the time code signals which has  
been released to users. It enables operator numbers values to be recorded.  
The alphanumeric characters which can be used for the user bit are the figures 0 to 9 and the  
letters A to F.  
38  
 
Recording internal/external time codes  
1. Setting the internal time code  
Place the VTR in the stop mode.  
1
2
Press the CTL/TC/UB/REMAIN button until TC is selected.  
Set the TC INT/EXT switch to INT. (Internal time code selected)  
3
4
Set the RUN MODE. (setup menu No. 510)  
REC (RUN): The time code runs at the same time as the recording proceeds.  
FREE (RUN): The time code runs in the same way as the time regardless of the VTRs  
operation.  
5
6
Set the REGEN MODE. (setup menu No. 504)  
ON (REGEN): Continuity is maintained with the recorded time code before editing.  
(Detailed settings are also possible using the menu settings. See the  
menu items below.)  
Setting menu No. 503 (TCG REGEN)  
OFF (PRESET): Recording starts from the value set with the TC PRESET button.  
TC PRESET value setting [with REGEN MODE OFF (PRESET)]  
Use the TC PRESET button to set the start number of the time code or user bit.  
1 The leftmost digit flashes.  
Align the flashing light and the digit to be set with the cursor buttons (  
,
).  
2 Press the cursor button  
or  
to change the value.  
Each time the button is pressed, the number changes. The setting range is given  
below.  
When using the time code and user bit in real time  
00:00:00:00 23:59:59:29  
User bit  
00 00 00 00 FF FF FF FF  
3 Repeat steps 1 and 2 to change the value.  
4 When the setting of the start number is completed, press the SET button. In the  
FREE RUN mode, the time code now starts running.  
5 Proceed with the recording or editing.  
2. Setting the external time code (TC switch EXT)  
Place the VTR in the stop mode.  
1
2
Press the CTL/TC/UB/REMAIN button until TC is selected.  
Set the TC INT/EXT switch to EXT. (External time code selected)  
3
4
Setup menu No. 505 (EXT TC SEL) can be set as follows.  
LTC: The LTC signal input to the TIME CODE IN connector (BNC) on the rear jack  
panel is recorded as the time code.  
<Note> The LTC signal must be synchronized with the video signal.  
VITC: The input video signals VITC is recorded as the time code.  
39  
 
Reproducing the time code/user bit  
Place the unit in the stop mode.  
1
2
Press the CTL/TC/UB/REMAIN button until TC or UB is selected.  
TC: The time code is displayed.  
UB: The user bit is displayed.  
When it is no longer possible to read the time code, it is interpolated using the CTL  
signal.  
Press the PLAY button.  
3
Playback now commences, and the time code appears on the display.  
If the SUPER ON/OFF switch is at ON, the time code value is superimposed onto the  
video signals which are output from the VIDEO OUT 3 or SERIAL OUT 3* connector.  
* The superimposing takes effect only when the AJ-YA455P serial interface board  
(optional accessory) is used.  
<Notes>  
The colon between the seconds and frames changes to a period when the drop frame time  
code is read.  
When the time code signal cannot be read, the time code is automatically interpolated by  
the CTL signal.  
The front panel counter display appears as shown below.  
00:01:04:07  
T R  
The colon between the seconds and frames  
changes to a period during drop frame mode.  
This flashes when the time code signal is missing.  
40  
 
Superimpose screen  
The superimposed displays appear as shown below. The control signal, time code, etc. are  
indicated by abbreviations.  
CTL (control signal)  
TCR (time code playback value)  
TCG (time code generator value)  
UBR (TC user bit playback value)  
UBG (user bit generator value)  
Abbreviation  
:
:
:
TCR  
TV monitor  
Characters displayed  
The background of characters superimposed on the display can be changed using setup  
menu No. 007 (CHARA TYPE).  
:
:
:
TCR  
TV monitor  
Display position  
The position of the characters superimposed on the display can be changed using setup  
menus No. 001 (CHARA H-POS) and No. 002 (CHARA V-POS).  
:
:
:
TCR  
:
:
:
TCR  
TV monitor  
TV monitor  
Operation mode  
The VTRs operation mode can also be displayed using setup menu No. 003 (DISPLAY  
SEL).  
:
:
:
TCR  
STOP  
VTR operation mode  
TV monitor  
41  
 
Servo reference  
As the servo reference signal, this unit automatically selects the input video signal selected  
by the VIDEO INPUT switch, the reference video signal which is supplied from the REF  
VIDEO input connector or the internal sync signal.  
When the signal is selected, the units mode and servo reference stand in the relationship  
shown in the flowchart presented below.  
EXT  
1
What is the SERVO REF on the setup  
menu No. 304 setting?  
AUTO  
YES  
2
Is the unit in the recording or editing  
mode?  
NO  
NO  
Is the input video signal  
available?  
YES  
NO  
Is the REF VIDEO signal supplied?  
3
YES  
The REF VIDEO input  
signal serves as the  
reference signal.  
The internal sync signal  
serves as the reference  
signal.  
The input video signal  
serves as the reference  
signal.  
42  
 
Rack mounting  
The unit can be mounted into a 19-inch standard rack if the optional rack-mounting adaptors  
(AJ-MA75P) are used. For the installation rails, it is recommended that the rail and bracket  
for 18" length (model number CC3061-99-0400) of Chassis Trak be used. (The complete  
slide rail and bracket unit is not available from Panasonic.) For further details, consult with  
your dealer.  
Refer to below for the places where they are to be secured with the screws.  
1
Locations where the screws are secured on right (R)  
side of inner members of slide rails  
A
B
C
D
E
F
G H  
Attach the inner members at the  
same symmetrical positions on the  
left (L) side.  
Note: The letters Ato Hare not  
actually marked on the side  
panels.  
Inner member  
The length of the screws used is subject to restriction. Use screws which are less than  
2/5" long in their place.  
6 screws must be used to secure each inner member.  
2
Attach the outer member brackets to the rack.  
Check that the height is the same for the left and right brackets.  
Remove the four screws at the front for attaching the left and right side panels.  
Attach the AJ-MA75P rack mount adapter using the 4 screws included.  
3
4
Rack-mounting adaptors  
5
Remove the 4 rubber legs from the bottom of the unit, and install the unit in the rack.  
After the unit has been installed, check that it moves smoothly along the rails.  
EIA standard rack  
Fasten it to the  
rack with set  
screws.  
<Notes>  
Keep the temperature inside the rack to between +41°F (5°C) and +104°F (40°C).  
Bolt the rack securely to the floor so that it will not topple over when the VTR is drawn out.  
43  
 
Video head cleaning  
This unit is equipped with an auto head cleaning function which automatically reduces the  
amount of dirt on the video heads. However, in order to maximize the units reliability, it is  
recommended that the video heads be cleaned as and when appropriate.  
For further details on how to actually clean the heads, consult with one of our service  
companies or with your dealer.  
Condensation  
Condensation occurs due to the same principle involved when droplets of water form on a  
window pane of a heated room. It occurs when the unit or tape is moved between places  
where the temperature or humidity varies greatly or when, for instance:  
It is moved to a very humid place full of steam or a room immediately after it has been  
heated up.  
It is suddenly moved from a cold location to a hot or humid location.  
When moving the unit to locations such as these, leave it standing for about 10 minutes  
rather than switching on the power immediately.  
If condensation has formed on or in the unit, the E-20code flashes in the counter display  
and the cassette tape is automatically ejected.  
Keep the power supplied and simply wait until the E-20code goes off.  
<Note>  
Do not use alcohol, benzine, paint thinners or any other solvents. They cause discoloration of  
the units external parts surfaces and mar the paint finish.  
Installing the mechanism dust protector  
Mechanism dust protector  
Protrusion  
w Insert the protrusion  
under the top-front  
metal plate.  
CAUTION:  
Protrusion  
These servicing instructions are for use  
by qualified service personnel only. To  
reduce the risk of electric shock do not  
perform any servicing other than that  
contained in the operating instructions  
unless you are qualified to do so.  
q Insert the protrusion  
alongside the metal  
plate inside the  
mechanism.  
Do not insert fingers or any objects into the video  
casette holder.  
Use this unit horizontally and do not place anything on  
the top panel.  
Avoid operating or leaving the unit near strong  
magnetic fields. Be especially careful of large audio  
speakers.  
Cassette tape can be used only for one-side, one  
direction recording. Two-way or two-track recordings  
cannot be made.  
Avoid operating or storing the unit in an excessively hot,  
cold, or damp environment as this may result in damage  
both to the recorder and to the tape.  
Do not spray any cleaner or wax directly on the unit.  
If the unit is not going to be used for a length of time,  
protect it from dirt and dust.  
Cassette tape can be used for either Color or Black &  
White recording.  
Do not attempt to disassemble the recorder.  
There are no user serviceable parts inside.  
If any liquid spills inside the recorder, have the recorder  
examined for possible damage.  
Do not leave a cassette in the recorder when not in use.  
Do not block the ventilation slots of the unit.  
Refer any needed servicing to authorized service  
personnel.  
44  
 
Error messages  
When a warning occurs in this unit, an error number appears at the counter display.  
Opening the DIAG menu will display the error description on the monitor. Also, when an  
abnormal operation is detected in this unit, an error number flashes on the counter display.  
DIAG menu  
This display the VTR information.  
VTR information includes WARNINGinformation and HOURS METER(usage time)  
information. A DIAG menu appears on the monitor when the monitor is connected to the  
VIDEO OUT 3 connector on the connector section.  
Displaying the DIAG menu  
Press the DIAG button.  
The DIAG menu screen is displayed on the monitor, and the error number is displayed  
on the counter display.  
1
2
3
The WARNINGinformation and HOURS METERinformation can be switched by  
pressing the cursor buttons (  
,
).  
Press the DIAG button again to return to the original display.  
EJECT  
ON  
POWER  
OFF  
CH CONDITION  
CTL/TC/UB/  
REMAIN  
REW  
STOP  
FF  
PLAY  
REC  
RESET  
DVCPRO  
DV  
LEVEL  
SUPER  
ON  
TC  
SET  
MENU  
INT  
CH  
1
OFF  
EXT  
TC  
DIAG  
PRESET  
FILE  
AUDIO  
REC LEVEL  
AUDIO  
MONITOR  
PAGE  
CH  
1
DVCPRO/DV  
SDI  
ANALOG  
Y
PB PR  
SDI  
HEADPHONES  
CH  
2
REMOTE  
LOCAL  
MIX  
CMPST  
AES/EBU  
ANALOG  
CH  
2
S-VIDEO  
VIDEO IN  
AUDIO IN  
2
1, 3  
“WARNING” information display  
A warning message is displayed on the monitor whenever a warning occurs. When  
warnings have not been detected, NO WARNINGis displayed on the monitor, and Err–”  
is displayed on the counter display.  
When multiple warning occur, the descriptions for each warning can be checked by using  
the cursor buttons (  
,
).  
45  
 
Error messages  
Displaying the “HOURS METER” information  
Press the cursor buttons (  
The number for the item where the cursor is located is shown on the counter display.  
,
) to move the cursor ( ).  
Item No.  
H00  
Item  
OPERATION  
DRUM RUN  
TAPE RUN  
Description  
Displays the time that the power has been supplied in one-hour units.  
Displays the time that the drum has been rotating in one-hour units.  
H01  
H02  
Displays the time that the tape has been running during FF, REW, PLAY, SEARCH (JOG,  
VAR, SHTL), REC, and EDIT modes (except for STILL in the JOG, VAR or SHTL mode) in  
one-hour units.  
H03  
H11  
H12  
THREADING  
DRUM RUN r  
TAPE RUN r  
Displays the number of times for threading/unthreading in single units.  
Displays the time that the drum has been rotating in one-hour units. (Can be reset)  
Displays the time that the tape has been running during FF, REW, PLAY, SEARCH (JOG,  
VAR, SHTL), REC, and EDIT modes (except for STILL in the JOG, VAR or SHTL mode) in  
one-hour units. (Can be reset)  
H13  
H30  
THREADING r  
POWER ON  
Displays the number of times for threading/unthreading in single units. (Can be reset)  
This displays the number of power-on times with one power-on counting as one time.  
<Note>  
The resettable items in the HOURS METERinformation are reset by the service personnel when performing  
maintenance or other work.  
If T&S&M is selected in the setup menu No. 003 (DISPLAY SEL), a message appears in the mode display  
whenever a warning or error occurs. When multiple events occur, the event with the highest priority is displayed.  
Counter display and  
Priority  
Description  
monitor display  
Error messages  
When an abnormal operation is detected in this machine, an error number flashes  
High  
(See error message table) on the counter display and an error message is displayed.  
INT SG  
If BBor CBin No. 601 (INT SG) in the setup menu is selected, pressing the REC  
button (E to E mode) will display INT SGfor the first two seconds. This is also  
displayed for the first two seconds when starting editing from the external controller.  
NO INPUT  
If there is no input signal (except for analog audio) to the connector selected using  
the VIDEO INPUT switch, pressing the REC button (E to E mode) will display NO  
INPUTfor the first two seconds. This is also displayed for the first two seconds  
when starting editing from the external controller.  
Warning messages  
(See warning message  
table)  
When a warning occurs in this unit, an error number appears at the counter display  
and warning message is displayed. When multiple warnings occur, the warning with  
the highest priority is displayed.  
Low  
46  
 
Warning  
Priority  
Error No.  
TV monitor display*  
Description  
VTR operation  
Error No. lights when a fan motor stops operating.  
FAN STOP  
High  
E-10*  
(Err-10)  
Continued  
This appears when a blank exceeding 1 second is  
detected on the tape during playback.  
NO RF  
E-09*  
Continued  
Continued  
(Err-09)  
Error No. lights when servo disturbances continue for  
3 or more seconds during playback, recording or  
editing.  
SERVO NOT LOCKED  
LOW RF  
E-00*  
(Err-00)  
Error No. lights when envelope levels approx. 1/3 that  
of normal levels are detected for more than 1 sec.  
during playback, recording or editing.  
E-01*  
(Err-01)  
Continued  
Continued  
Error No. lights when the error rate increases and  
correction/interpolation is performed on either the  
video or audio playback signal.  
HIGH ERROR RATE  
E-02*  
(Err-02)  
Low  
* Displays when warning information is checked by pressing the DIAG button.  
AUTO OFF mode  
The following error number flashes on the counter display section.  
VTR operation  
(VTR measures)  
Error No.  
TV monitor display  
Descriptions  
When condensation is detected, the error no. display  
flashes, and the unit goes into EJECT mode. The drum  
rotates after the cassette tape is ejected to remove  
condensation.  
When the condensation has been removed, the error no.  
display disappears and the VTR may be used.  
<Notes>  
E-20  
DEW  
EJECT  
1) The drum rotates as soon as condensation is detected  
when the unit is in EJECT mode.  
2) When condensation is detected while a cassette tape is  
inserted, drum rotation stops, the cassette tape is ejected  
and the drum rotation begins again.  
If any other number appears frequently, ask your dealer to  
inspect the unit.  
Any other  
number  
47  
 
Connector signals  
VIDEO IN  
SERIAL IN (DIGITAL)  
BNC × 2 Active through (Option)  
Y, PB, PR (ANALOG)  
BNC × 3  
Loop-through, 75termination  
switch provided  
VIDEO IN  
BNC × 2  
Loop-through, 75termination  
BNC × 2  
REF VIDEO IN  
S1-VIDEO IN  
switch provided  
4-pin × 1  
VIDEO OUT  
AUDIO IN  
SERIAL OUT(DIGITAL) BNC × 3  
(Option)  
Y, PB, PR (ANALOG)  
VIDEO OUT  
BNC × 3  
BNC × 3  
4-pin × 1  
S1-VIDEO OUT  
SERIAL IN (DIGITAL)  
AUDIO IN (DIGITAL)  
AUDIO IN (ANALOG)  
TIME CODE IN  
BNC × 2 Active through (Option)  
Pin No.  
Signal  
BNC × 1 CH1/CH2 AES/EBU format  
XLR × 2 CH1, CH2  
BNC × 1  
1
2
3
GND  
HOT  
COLD  
AUDIO OUT  
SERIAL OUT (DIGITAL) BNC × 3  
(Option)  
AUDIO OUT (DIGITAL) BNC × 1 CH1/CH2 AES/EBU format  
AUDIO OUT (ANALOG) XLR × 2 CH1, CH2  
TIME CODE OUT  
MONITOR OUT  
BNC × 1  
PHONO × 1  
HEADPHONES (front) 1/4" phone × 1  
IEEE1394  
IN/OUT  
6-pin × 1  
(Option)  
RS-422A REMOTE (9P)  
REMOTE  
Pin No.  
Signal  
Pin No.  
Signal  
Pin No.  
Signal  
1
2
3
FRAME GROUND  
TRANSMIT A  
RECEIVE B  
4
5
6
RECEIVE COMMON  
—————  
7
8
9
TRANSMIT B  
RECEIVE A  
TRANSMIT COMMON  
FRAME GROUND  
48  
 
RS-232C REMOTE (25-pin D-SUB straight cable supported)  
Pin No.  
Abbreviation  
Circuit  
Description  
1
2
3
4
5
FRAME GROUND Protective ground  
Frame ground  
TxD  
RxD  
RTS  
CTS  
Transmitted data  
Received data  
Request to send  
Clear to send  
Receives data from the PC.  
Sends data to the PC.  
Shorted with pin 5.  
Shorted with pin 4.  
Positive power output after communication  
enable status  
6
DSR  
Data set ready  
7
SG  
Signal ground  
Signal ground  
No processing  
20  
DTR  
Data terminal ready  
ENCODER REMOTE (15P)  
Pin No.  
Signal  
—————  
SET UP  
Pin No.  
Signal  
Pin No.  
11  
Signal  
RET GND  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
SYSTEM H  
SYS.SC COARSE (2)  
9V  
12  
—————  
—————  
C LEVEL  
GND  
8
13  
9
HUE  
14  
SYS.SC FINE  
SYS.SC COARSE (1)  
+9V  
10  
VIDEO LEVEL  
15  
49  
 
Printed circuit board  
CAUTION:  
These servicing instructions are for use by qualified  
service personnel only. To reduce the risk of electric  
shock do not perform any servicing other than that  
contained in the operating instructions unless you are  
qualified to do so.  
Printed  
Abbr.  
Factory  
setting  
circuit  
board  
Full name  
Function  
name  
F1 board SW100 Audio Input  
AUDIO Impedance SW  
This sets the CH1 audio input  
impedance.  
HIGH/600Ω  
HIGH  
HIGH  
SW101 Audio Input  
Impedance SW  
This sets the CH2 audio input  
impedance.  
HIGH/600Ω  
50  
 
Specifications  
GENERAL  
Power supply:  
AC 120 V, 50 60 Hz  
Power consumption: 95 W  
Operating ambient temperature  
Operating ambient humidity:  
Weight:  
:
41°F to 104°F (5°C to 40°C)  
10% to 90% (no condensation)  
31.46 lbs (14.3 kg)  
16-3/4 × 6-15/16 ×16-3/8 inches  
(424 × 175.2 × 415 mm)  
DVCPRO format/DV format  
525i  
(Video output connector)  
Analog component output:  
BNC×3 (Y, PB, PR)  
Y; 1.0 Vp-p, 75Ω  
PB, PR; 0.486/0.7 Vp-p switchable, 75Ω  
(75% color bar, 7.5% setup)  
BNC×3  
Video1/video2/video3 (superimpose  
on/off)  
S terminal (4-pin)×1  
Y; 1.0 Vp-p, 75Ω  
C; 0.286 Vp-p (burst), 75Ω  
Dimensions (W × H × D):  
Recording format:  
Analog composite output:  
S1 VIDEO output:  
Recording video signals:  
Recording audio signals:  
Recording tracks:  
48 kHz, 16 bits, 2 channels (DVCPRO)  
Digital video/audio helical track  
Time code;  
Digital audio; 2 channels  
Cue Track; 1 track  
Recorded in sub-code area  
Serial digital component output  
(option):  
Control (CTL); 1 track  
33.820 mm/sec  
Complies with SMPTE259M-C standard,  
BNC×3  
Tape speed:  
Recording time:  
126 minutes (with AJ-P126LP)  
66 minutes (with AJ-P66MP)  
1/4-inch thin magnetic layer metal tape  
Less than 3 min (with AJ-P126LP)  
Less than 2 min (with AJ-P66MP)  
±0 frame (using time code)  
±1 frame (using continuous CTL signal)  
Less than 0.5 sec. (color framing/  
standby ON)  
(Video output signals adjustment)  
±3 dB  
±3 dB  
±30°  
±14 IRE  
±15 µs  
±180°  
Tape:  
FF/REW time:  
Video gain:  
Chroma gain:  
Hue:  
Setup:  
Sync phase:  
SC phase:  
Editing accuracy:  
Tape timer accuracy:  
Servo lock time:  
AUDIO  
VIDEO  
(Digital audio)  
Sampling frequencies:  
Quantizing:  
48 kHz (synchronized with video signal)  
16 bits  
(Digital video)  
Sampling frequencies:  
Quantizing:  
Y; 13.5 MHz/PB, PR; 3.375 MHz  
8 bits  
20 Hz to 20 kHz (±1.0 dB) (at reference  
level)  
Better than 85 dB (1 kHz, emphasis OFF,  
Aweighted)  
Less than 0.1% (1 kHz, emphasis OFF,  
standard level)  
Frequency response:  
Video compression system:  
Video compression ratio:  
Error correction:  
Video recording/playback bit  
rate:  
DV-based compression (SMPTE314M)  
1/5 (DVCPRO)  
Reed-Solomon product code  
Dynamic range:  
Distortion:  
25 Mbps (DVCPRO)  
Less than 80 dB (1 kHz, between  
2 channels)  
Below measurable limits  
20 dB  
Samples × number of effective  
lines:  
Crosstalk:  
720 × 480/frame (DVCPRO)  
Wow & flutter:  
Headroom:  
De-emphasis:  
(Digital IN/Analog component OUT)  
Video bandwidth:  
Y; 30 Hz to 5.5 MHz (±1.0 dB)  
T1=50 µs/T2=15 µs (on/off automatic)  
PB, PR; 30 Hz to 1.3 MHz (±1.0 dB)  
Better than 56 dB  
Less than 2%  
(Audio input connector)  
Analog input (CH1/CH2):  
S/N ratio:  
K factor:  
XLR×2, 600/high impedance selectable,  
+4/0/20/60 dBu  
(Analog component IN/Analog component OUT)  
BNC×1, AES/EBU format  
Complies with SMPTE259M-C, 272M-A  
standard (BNC, 75)  
Digital input (CH1/CH2)  
Serial digital input (option)  
:
Video bandwidth:  
Y; 30 Hz to 5.5 MHz (1.5 dB to +1.0 dB)  
PB, PR; 30 Hz to 1.3 MHz  
(2.0 dB to +1.0 dB)  
:
(Audio output connector)  
Analog output (CH1/CH2):  
Digital output (CH1/CH2):  
Serial digital output (option):  
S/N ratio:  
K factor:  
Better than 55 dB  
Less than 2%  
XLR×2, low impedance, +4/0/20 dBu  
BNC×1, AES/EBU format  
Complies with SMPTE259M-C, 272M-A  
standard (BNC, 75)  
Phono×1, 600, 8 dBV  
(Analog composite IN/Analog composite OUT)  
Video bandwidth:  
DG:  
DP:  
Y/C delay:  
K factor:  
S/N ratio:  
Y; 30 Hz to 4.5 MHz (1.5 dB to +1.0 dB)  
Less than 4%  
Less than 3°  
Better than 20 ns  
Less than 3%  
Better than 48 dB  
Monitor output:  
Headphones:  
Variable level, 1/4" phone, 8Ω  
Other input/output connector  
Time code input:  
BNC×1, 0.5 Vp-p to 8 Vp-p, 10 kΩ  
BNC×1, 2.0 Vp-p ±0.5 Vp-p,  
low impedance  
D-sub 9-pin, RS-422A interface  
D-sub 25-pin, RS-232C interface  
D-sub 15-pin  
Time code output:  
(Video input connector)  
Analog component input:  
BNC×3 (Y, PB, PR)  
Y; 1.0 Vp-p, 75Ω  
PB, PR; 0.486/0.7 Vp-p switchable, 75Ω  
(75% color bar, 7.5% setup)  
BNC×2, loop-through, 75on/off  
S terminal (4-pin)×1  
RS-422A input/output:  
RS-232C:  
Encoder remote:  
Digital video interface input/  
output (option):  
Analog composite input:  
S1 VIDEO input:  
Compliant with IEEE1394-1995 standard,  
6 pins × 1  
Y; 1.0 Vp-p, 75Ω  
C; 0.286 Vp-p (burst), 75Ω  
Analog composite  
BNC×2, loop-through, 75on/off  
Weight and dimensions when shown are approximately.  
Specifications are subject to change without notice.  
Reference input:  
Serial digital component input  
(option):  
Complies with SMPTE259M-C standard,  
BNC×2, active through  
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