Digital Video Cassette Recorder AJ- P Operating Instructions Printed in Japan VQT8368 P F1099W @
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Contents Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Playback operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34 1. Regular-speed playback and still-picture playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34 2. Cue playback and review playback . . . . . . . .35 3. Linear 0.3a speed playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36 Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 System Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Introduction The AJ-D92 is a portable video cassette recorder in the DVCPRO series. While featuring the compact size, light weight and low power consumption characteristic of a DVCPRO, the AJ-D92 supports both the DVCPRO and DVCPRO 50 formats. Needless to say, the DVCPRO series is suitable for a wide spectrum of applications when it is used in combination with an existing video camera.
System Configuration VTR or other unit Video camera Component signals AC adapter (AJ-B75) Composite signals Switching Video input signals Microphone Tape recorder or other unit Audio input signals a4 channels (CH1 – CH4) AJ-D92 Control signal a1 channel Video output signals a3 channels (composite) Remote controller (AJ-A95) or Video monitor Editor VTR, FPU or other unit Earphones Headphones Audio output signals a5 channels Stereo amplifier Speakers 5
Parts and Their Functions Front panel The front panel consists of the following four areas: 1. Operating area 2. Status display area 3. Control area 4.
Parts and Their Functions 1.
Parts and Their Functions 7 PAUSE/STILL button and lamp This button is pressed during recording or playback to temporarily stop (pause) the tape. When it is pressed during recording, the tape stops temporarily. Recording is resumed when it is pressed again. When it is pressed during playback, the still picture mode is established. Playback is resumed when it is pressed again. Noise may be heard on the playback pictures: this is normal and not indicative of malfunctioning.
Parts and Their Functions 2.
Parts and Their Functions Battery level display This indicates the remaining battery charge in segments. (See page 18) O When all 7 segments light up, it means that the battery has a full charge. O As the battery continues to discharge, the segments go off one by one in sequence. O When the segment at the “E” (empty) end starts flashing, the WARNING lamp also flashes, and the warning alarm sounds intermittently, it means that the battery will soon be fully discharged.
Parts and Their Functions 3. Control area Channel condition displays WARNING CH CONDI EMPHASIS 0 10 M-cassette Digital Video Caution:Do not insert S-cassette or with adaptor Cassette Recorder 20 -dB RESET 25 TC CTL 50 REW PAGE FF DOWN SEARCH MENU UP MODE PR CH3 VIDEO -dB CASSETTE IN CH4 CH 2 CH 3 CH 4 UNI UNI UNI REC DATA PAUSE/ STILL VAR KEY INHIBIT ON OFF SET 3 The playback signals have deteriorated in quality.
Parts and Their Functions 4.
Parts and Their Functions Connector panel The connector panel consists of the following three sections: 1. Audio section 2. Video section 3. Power supply and other sections 1.
Parts and Their Functions 1.
Parts and Their Functions 2. Video section HEADPHONES IN TC OUT VIDEO OUT EARPHONE 1 PHONE LEVEL PHONE SELECT CH1·2 CH3·4 VIDEO OUT 2 MIC POWER OFF ON CH1 MIC POWER OFF ON CH2 MIC POWER OFF ON CH3 CAM LINE CAM LINE CAM LINE -60 +4dB -60 +4dB -60 +4dB -60 +4dB CH 1 PUSH CH 2 PUSH CH 3 SUPER IMPOSE OFF ON DC OUT ... 12V 200mA COMPOSITE 1 CAMERA connector (26-pin) This is used to connect a camera equipped with a multi connector.
Parts and Their Functions 3. Power supply and other sections HEADPHONES IN TC OUT VIDEO OUT EARPHONE 1 PHONE LEVEL PHONE SELECT CH1·2 CH3·4 VIDEO OUT 2 MIC POWER OFF ON CH1 MIC POWER OFF ON CH2 MIC POWER OFF ON CH3 CAM LINE CAM LINE CAM LINE -60 +4dB -60 +4dB -60 +4dB -60 +4dB CH 1 PUSH CH 2 PUSH CH 3 SUPER IMPOSE OFF ON DC OUT ... 12V 200mA COMPOSITE ON CH4 LINE PUSH REMOTE MIC POWER OFF CAM VIDEO IN CAMERA DC ...
Preparations This unit must be placed either on a level surface or upright for use. It may not work properly if placed in any other position. Flat Upright Preparing to supply power 1. When using an AC adapter DC IN connector Use the dedicated AC adapter (AJ-B75: optional accessory). O Switch off the unit’s power before using the AC adaptor. O Connect the AC adapter’s power cord last of all. POWER switch the AC adapter’s DC cable to the DC 1 Connect IN socket on the unit.
Preparations 2. When using a battery pack Use the dedicated battery pack (AU-BP402: optional accessory). It is recommended that a spare battery pack be kept on hand. 1 Open the cover of the battery compartment. the battery level. 6 Check The battery level is displayed in the status display Cover window. Battery level display This indicates the remaining battery charge in segments. O When all 7 segments light up, it means that the battery has a full charge.
Preparations Preparing the cassette tape Types of tapes and their recording times 1. Concerning tapes DV tapes bearing either the “ ” or “ ” logo for regular consumer applications cannot be used. Do not insert them into the unit. M size cassettes O 50 Mbps mode Tapes with a recording/playback length of up to 33 minutes: O 25 Mbps mode Tapes with a recording/playback length of up to 66 minutes: Align the cassette with the center of the insertion slot, and push it in gently.
Preparations 2. How to insert the cassette tape 1 Set the unit’s POWER switch to ON. Status display window the remaining tape. 5 Check The remaining tape time is indicated on the status display window. Remaining tape display This indicates the remaining tape time in segments. O When all 7 segments light up, it means that there is more than 21 minutes of tape remaining. (This can be changed to more than 30 minutes using setup menu item No. 905.
Preparations 3. How to eject the cassette tape that the unit’s power has been turned 1 Check on. the cassette insertion slot cover to open 2 Press it. the EJECT button. 3 Press The cassette tape is now ejected. EJECT button M- cassette Caution:D o not inser t S-cassette or with adap tor out the cassette tape, and close the 4 Take cassette insertion slot cover.
Recording Preparing to record 1. Connecting the equipment Connect the camera, VTR, video monitor and other external devices. Video monitor, VTR or other unit with composite input Microphone, tape recorder, etc.
Recording 2. Setting the video inputs Selecting the video input signals Video input level display method The following three kinds of video signals can be supplied to the unit. They are selected using the video input selector switch and camera input selector switch. O To select the composite video signals which are to be supplied to the VIDEO IN connector, set the video input selector switch to the VIDEO IN position.
Recording When component signals from the camera are input The Y, B-Y and R-Y signal levels are displayed in this order from the left. The B-Y and R-Y levels deflect up to the –10 dB scale marking when 75 % SMPTE color bar signals are input. CH CONDI EMPHASIS 0 0 10 10 20 20 30 40 -dB 30 40 Y PB PR -dB When composite signals from the camera are input The video signal Y level is displayed.
Recording 3. Setting the audio inputs Selecting the audio input signals the unit’s POWER switch to ON, and insert 1 Set a cassette tape on which signals can be The audio signals to be supplied to the unit are selected using the audio input selector switch. O To select the audio signals to be supplied to the AUDIO IN connector, set this switch to the LINE position. O To select the audio signals to be supplied to the CAMERA connector, set this switch to the CAM position. recorded.
Recording 4. Setting the time data How to set the time code 1 Set the DISPLAY switch to the TC position. the TCG selector switch to the SET 2 Set position. If both the user’s bit and time code are to be used, set the user’s bit first. If the time code is set first, the time code generator will stop while the user’s bit is being set so that the time code setting will be off. The range in which the time code can be set extends from 00:00:00:00 to 23:59:59:29. DF or NDF as the setup menu item No.
Recording How set to the user’s bit 1 Set the DISPLAY switch to the UB position. the TCG selector switch to the SET 2 Set position. By setting the user’s bit, a memo (time or date) or other information using up to 8 hexadecimal digits can be recorded on the sub-code track. USER as the setup menu item No. 530 3 Select (UB MODE) setting. the user’s bit using the SHIFT button as 4 Set well as the “+” and “–” buttons. 1 2 SHIFT button: This causes the digit to be set to flash.
Recording Procedure for locking to the external time code 3 2 Once the operation to lock the time code to the external time code has been performed, the time code is instantly locked to the external time code, and the same value as the external time code value is displayed on the counter. Do not set the unit to the recording mode for the several seconds it takes until the time code stabilizes.
Recording Locking the time code to the external time code The unit’s time code generator can be locked to an external time code generator.
Recording the unit’s STOP button when recording is 4 Press to be ended. Recording Operations 1. Recording using the CAMERA connector O If the signals (component video signals or composite video signals) selected using the CAMERA input signal selector switch are not supplied to the CAMERA connector, the mismatching detector circuit is activated, the unit is set to the REC PAUSE mode, and recording is not commenced.
Recording 2. Recording using the VIDEO IN connector 3. To stop the recording temporarily 1 3 1•2 2 (1•2) the video input selector switch to the 1 Set the unit’s PAUSE/STILL button or 1 Press VIDEO IN position. camera’s VTR start/stop button. The unit is set to the REC PAUSE mode, and the the REC button and PLAY button at the PAUSE/STILL lamp flashes. 2 Press same time. Recording now starts.
Recording playback mode, search for the break in 1 Inthethevideo recording, and press the STOP 4. REC REVIEW function This function serves to play back the part of the tape immediately before the end of the recording to check whether the recording was executed properly. button within 1 to 2 seconds. the REC button and PAUSE/STILL button 2 Press at the same time.
Playback Preparing for playback 1. Selecting the sound to be monitored 2. Playback in synchronization with the external signals VIDEO IN connector 1 2 Video input selector switch the PHONE SELECT switch to set the 1 Use sound which is to be monitored during Connect the external signal, to which playback is to be synchronized, to the VIDEO IN connector, and set the video input selector switch to the VIDEO IN position.
Playback O The PLAY PAUSE mode retention time can be set using setup menu item No. 400. When HALF has been selected as the setup menu item No. 401 setting, the tape is unloaded, and the standby OFF (half-loading) mode is established. O Noise may appear on the still picture when the PAUSE/STILL button is pressed during playback. O A still picture can be shown on the monitor in the STOP mode by selecting PB as the setup menu item No. 105 setting.
Playback 2. Cue playback and review playback VTR operating mode When the FF button or REW button is pressed in one of the search modes (search still, FWD search, REV search, FWD search still or REV search still), the tape is cued or reviewed at the speed which was selected for the setup menu item No. 100 setting. Further, if the SEARCH button is pressed in the FF mode or REW mode, the tape is cued or reviewed at a reduced speed, namely, at the speed selected for the setup menu item No. 100 setting.
Playback 4. Variable speed playback a speed playback 3. Linear 0.3a (When AJ-A95 is connected) The slow still mode is established when the SEARCH button is pressed during still-picture playback (PLAY PAUSE). Linear 0.3a speed playback is performed by pressing the FF or REW button in this mode. When the PAUSE/STILL button is pressed during the linear 0.3a speed playback, the tape is temporarily stopped. Linear 0.3a speed playback is restored when the PAUSE/STILL button is pressed again.
Playback 5. Reading and displaying the time data Displaying the time data on the monitor screen The recorded time code and user’s bit are read by the built-in time code reader during tape playback. The time data which is read out can be displayed on the status display window or monitor screen. When the time data is displayed in the status display window, connect the monitor’s input connector to the VIDEO OUT 2 connector, and set the SUPER IMPOSE switch to ON.
Superimposed Screens When the unit’s VIDEO OUT 2 connector has been connected to a TV monitor, the control signals, time codes, etc. can be displayed as abbreviations on the TV monitor screen. This display can be set to ON or OFF using the SUPER IMPOSE switch. Display characters The background of the superimposed display characters can be changed by setting setup menu item No. 006 (CHARA TYPE). (See page 45) TV monitor No display: Normally, no display. P: Flashes when the DC supply voltage has dropped.
Superimposed Screens O When the beginning or end of the tape has been detected in the VTR operation mode, BOT (beginning of tape) or EOT (end of tape) is displayed at the beginning of the line. Examples of what is displayed: EOT STOP (stop mode at end of tape) BOT STANDBY OFF (standby mode at beginning of tape) O In the T&S&R mode, one of the following error displays appears on the third line (line where the amount of remaining tape is displayed).
Setup (Initial Settings) The unit’s main settings can be performed and checked using the on-screen menus which are displayed on the video monitor connected to the unit. It is also possible to perform and check the settings using the item numbers and setting numbers which appear on the front panel’s display status area. Two user setting memories are provided. The desired settings can be stored in these memories in advance for use during operation.
Setup (Initial Settings) How to set the time/date 1 2 3 4 How to return to the factory settings Set the unit to the menu setting mode, and move the cursor ( ) to 540. 1 Press the MODE button, and move the cursor to the TIME/DATE setting screen. To return to the menu screen, press the MODE button while holding down the PAGE button. 2 Set the date and time. Press the RESET button. The unit is set to the default setting mode, and the default setting screen appears on the video monitor.
Setup (Initial Settings) How to set the user default settings 1 2 3 NO YES 7 Set the MENU switch to the ON position. The unit is now set to the menu setting mode, and the menu screen appears on the video monitor. Perform steps 2 through 6 of “Setting method using on-screen menus” to change the items to the desired settings. (See page 40) 1 Press the RESET button. The unit is set to the default setting mode, and the default setting screen appears on the video monitor.
Setup (Initial Settings) How to protect the menus 5 Opening the setup menus can be prevented even when the MENU switch on the front panel is set to the SET position by setting the unit to the menu protect mode. 1 2 Press the RESET button. The unit is set to the default setting mode, and the default setting screen appears on the video monitor.
Setup (Initial Settings) How to display the DIAG menu This unit has a function for displaying an hours meter and software version on the video monitor. 1 Set the MENU switch to the ON position while holding down the EJECT button. The unit is set to the diagnosis display mode, and “HOURS METER” appears on the video monitor.
Setup Menus BASIC menu Item No. 000 003 004 Superimposed display No. 0000 0001 0002 For setting the switches which can still be operated on the front panel when the KEY INHIBIT switch has been set to ON. DIS 0: None of the switches can be operated. ST&EJ 1: Only the STOP and EJECT switches can be operated. ENA 2: All the switches can be operated. 0000 0001 0002 0003 For setting what is to be displayed by superimposing onto the video monitor output. 0: Only the time is displayed.
Setup Menus OPERATION menu Item No. Superimposed display 100 SEARCH SPEED 101 102 Setting No. 0000 0001 For setting the speed at which the tape is to be decelerated when the search switch on the front panel has been pressed. X4.1 0: 4.1a normal tape speed X8.4 1: 8.4a normal tape speed 0000 0001 0002 For setting the maximum speed in the shuttle mode when the external controller connected to the 9-pin remote connector is used. X8.4 0: 8.
Setup Menus OPERATION menu Item No. Superimposed display 128 BATT WARNING Setting No. 0000 0001 00 BATT NEAR END For setting the voltage at which a warning is given when the battery is nearly discharged. AUTO 0: The voltage is set by the battery which was set in setup menu item No. 113 (BATTERY SEL). AU-BP402 : 11.4 V BP-H90 : 11.0 V BP-H100 : 11.6 V HP-90 : 12.0 V HP-90A : 11.4 V MANUAL 1: The voltage setting can be changed to match the battery used. The change made to the setting is saved.
Setup Menus INTERFACE menu Item No. 200 Superimposed display Setting No. Description of setting Superimposed display ID SEL For setting the ID information to be returned to the controller. OTHER 0: 20 25H is returned. DVCPRO 1: The DVCPRO unit’s own ID (F0 33H) is returned. 0000 0001 The underlining indicates the factory setting. TAPE PROTECT menu Item No. Superimposed display 400 STILL TIMER 401 SRC PROTECT Setting No.
Setup Menus TIME CODE menu Item No. 509 510 530 Setting Superimposed display No. TCG CF FLAG 0000 0001 For setting whether to add the CF flag of the TCG to the CF bit (color frame bit) of the TCG. OFF 0: CF flag is not added. (LTC CF bit: 0) ON 1: CF flag is added. (LTC CF bit: 1) 0000 0001 For setting the TCG drop frame mode. DF 0: The unit is used in the drop frame mode. NDF 1: The unit is used in the non-drop frame mode. DF MODE UB MODE For setting the mode in which the user’s bit is used.
Setup Menus VIDEO menu Item No. 601 Setting Superimposed display No. V-MUTE SEL 0000 0001 608 SET UP 25 00 For setting whether to mute the video signals when LOW RF or NO RF has occurred during playback. N-MUTE 0: The video signals are not muted (the picture is frozen). LOW RF 1: The video signal picture is muted (the screen turns gray). . For setting the setup processing for the composite IN/OUT and component IN signals when the 25 Mbps mode is selected.
Setup Menus AUDIO menu Item No. Superimposed display 704 EMPHASIS 705 MONI SEL 706 730 Setting No. 0000 0001 OFF For setting the emphasis ON or OFF. ON 0000 0001 For setting the audio signals which are to be output from the AUDIO OUT connectors (PHONO), HEADPHONE jack and EARPHONE jack during PLAY (FWD a1). PLYPCM 0: PCM audio signals are output. PLYCUE 1: Cue audio signals are output. 0000 0001 0002 For setting the audio input signals which are to be recorded on the cue track.
Setup Menus WARNING & ALARM menu Item No. Superimposed display 900 BATT NEAR END 901 902 903 904 Setting No. 0000 0001 For setting whether the warning alarm is to be sounded when the battery is nearly totally discharged. OFF 0: The warning alarm is not sounded. ON 1: The warning alarm is sounded. 0000 0001 For setting whether the warning alarm is to be sounded when the battery is totally discharged. OFF 0: The warning alarm is not sounded. ON 1: The warning alarm is sounded.
Replacing the Backup Battery The backup battery is installed before the unit is shipped from the manufacturing plant. When the battery is totally discharged, the “E-90” error code appears for 3 seconds in the status display window when the POWER switch is set to ON. “00 : 00 : 00 : 00” is displayed as the TCG time code value, indicating that the time code can no longer be backed up. In this situation, the backup battery must be replaced.
Error Messages When a problem has occurred in the unit, one of the following error codes and warning displays will be displayed on the status display window. Error code Warning display Description —d— HUMID This appears when condensation (dew) has been detected. Even after the cancellation of condensation detection, “HUMID” continues to flash for 20 minutes and the unit does not respond to the control key in order to ensure safety.
Error Messages Error code Warning display Description E — 65 SLACK This appears when abnormal tension has been detected. E — 66 SLACK This appears when the start or end processing operation fails to be completed within 7 seconds. E — 67 SLACK This appears when there is a communication error between SERVO and AVSYS. There is a problem with the data. E — 68 SLACK This appears when there is a communication error between SERVO and AVSYS. The data is fixed to High or Low.
Emergency Eject Procedure for manually ejecting the tape in an emergency If the cassette tape cannot be removed even when the EJECT button is pressed, it can be ejected by following the steps below. O Before proceeding, be absolutely sure to turn off the unit’s power. 1 Remove the top panel. 4 Once more use the Phillips head screwdriver to push in and turn the red plastic screw part counterclockwise. Again rotate the flange part of the supply reel in the take-up direction to take up the tape slack.
Warning Systems When trouble is detected immediately after the power has been switched on or while operation is underway, the operator is alerted to its occurrence by the status display window (LCD), WARNING lamp and warning alarm from the EARPHONE jack. The warning alarm can be changed to the same for all errors (using setup menu item No. 906).
Warning Systems Status display window (LCD) Item No display Warning Battery Remaining Warning tape display charge display status display display WARNING lamp Warning alarm Description of warning Memory status Flashes 4 Sounds 4 times/second times a second error between °1) SYSCON and DV. for 3 seconds No display Operation of unit Remedial action Error code Switch the power [00:00:00:11] will OFF and consult be displayed for 5 your local dealer.
Connector Signals CAMERA connector (26-pin) Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 A B DC IN connector (XLR 4-pin) Signal Pin No. COMPOSITE VIDEO COMPOSITE VIDEO GND Y GND Y PR/C PR GND PB PB GND CAMERA MIC (X) CAMERA MIC (Y) CAMERA MIC (G) GND VTR START/STOP BATTERY ALARM TAPE REMAIN REC/TALLY/WARNING 1 2 3 4 Pin No.
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 unit’s 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.
Specifications [GENERAL] [VIDEO] $ Digital video Sampling frequency: DVCPRO50 Y: 13.5 MHz, PB/PR: 6.75 MHz DVCPRO Y: 13.5 MHz, PB/PR: 3.375 MHz Quantizing: 8 bits Video compression system: DCT + variable length code Compression rate: 3.3:1 (DVCPRO50) 5:1 (DVCPRO) Error correction: Reed-Solomon product code Bit rate: 50 Mbps (DVCPRO50) 25 Mbps (DVCPRO) Camera component IN/composite OUT $ Video band: Y: 30 Hz to 5.75 MHz (+1.0 dB/–3.
Specifications [AUDIO] [INPUT/OUTPUT CONNECTORS] Headroom: 20 dB Emphasis: T1 = 50 µs, T2 = 15 µs (ON/OFF switchable) $ Other input/output connectors DC IN: XLR (4-pin) a1 (DC 11 V – 17 V) DC OUT: 4 pins a1 (DC 11 V – 17 V) Maximum rated current: 200 mA REMOTE: D-sub, 9 pins (female) a1 (for AJ-A95) RS-422A interface standard complied with (no editing functions) [INPUT/OUTPUT CONNECTORS] $ Input connectors VIDEO IN: BNCa1, 1.
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