Multi Format Digital HD Video Cassette Recorder Operating Instructions (Software) Model No. AJ- P E Before operating this product, please read the instructions carefully and save this manual for future use.
Contents Menu screen transitions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Turning on the power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 HOME menu displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 HOME menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 HOME SET UP menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 VIDEO IN menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 VIDEO OUT HD menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 VIDEO OUT HD SET UP menu . . . . . . . 26 VIDEO OUT HD SET UP STATE menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Contents SET UP menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121 INTERFACE SET UP menu . . . . . . . . 122 PANEL SET UP menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128 PANEL SET UP (OP MAP REMOTE) menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130 PANEL SET UP (OP MAP LOCAL) menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133 USER SET UP menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135 SYSTEM SET UP menu . . . . . . . . . . . 140 ENGINEER SET UP menu . . . . . . . . . 146 RF ENGINEER SET UP menu . . . . . .
Menu screen transitions HOME F8 HOME SET UP AU D I O I N F6 AUDIO IN PCM INPUT SELECT F7 AUDIO IN CUE INPUT SELECT F8 AU D I O I N S E T U P F9 AU D I O I N C H - M I X SELECT F7 AUDIO OUT MONITOR F8 AUDIO OUT SET UP F9 AUDIO OUT SDI ASIGN AU D I O O U T F12 AUDIO OUT SET UP S TAT E F8 VIDEO OUT HD SET UP F12 S TAT E F11 VIDEO OUT SD SETUP CMPST F11 LINE BLK F12 VIDEO OUT SD SETUP SDI F12 S TAT E F1 VIDEO OUT CONVERT HD_TO_SD F2 VIDEO OUT CONVERT SD_TO_HD F3 VIDEO OUT C
Menu screen transitions M U LT I C U E F8 M U LT I C U E S E T U P F8 A S S E M B L E M A N UA L EDIT SET UP ASSEMBLE AUTO EDIT F8 A S S E M B L E AU TO E D I T SET UP I N S E RT M A N UA L EDIT F8 I N S E RT M A N UA L EDIT SET UP F12 F13 I N S E RT M A N UA L EDIT CH SELECT I N S E RT AU TO E D I T F8 I N S E RT AU TO E D I T SET UP F13 I N S E RT AU TO E D I T CH SELECT F11 OP MAP LOCAL A S S E M B L E M A N UA L EDIT ASSEMBLE F12 I N S E RT SET UP F1 HOME SET UP F2 I N S E R
Menu screen transitions TEST F2 RF F3 AUDIO F4 MECHA F5 SYSTEM F6 FRONT F7 SERVO F13 I C CARD F1 TEST FRONT PANEL F2 TEST FRONT KEY CHECK IN F1 USER F2 MULTI CUE F3 F1 D IAG F2 DIAG MASKED F2 F3 F3 DIAG LAST F1 –6– ERROR LOG F1 SELECT F3 MONITOR F2 MONITOR
Turning on the power Turn on the power. « The HOME menu is displayed. F13 F12 F11 F10 F9 F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 F6 F7 F8 This VTR comes already programmed with menus that correspond to specific operating objectives, and the operations performed on each differ from one menu to another. When a menu is selected using a menu selection button, what appears on the display changes, and the function keys (F1 to F13) also implement the function corresponding to the respective menu items.
HOME menu displays ∑ Audio signal display area (Either 8 or 4 channels will be automatically displayed depending on the format used.) Use this to adjust the level of the input audio signals on the AUDIO IN menu. Alternatively, it is used to adjust the level of the audio playback output signals on the AUDIO OUT menu. Press the L/R buttons to select the audio channel whose signals are to be output from the AUDIO MONITOR L/R connectors and HEADPHONES jack.
HOME menu displays REF: This indicates the status of the output reference signal which has been selected by the VTR. HD REF59: HD REF with a field frequency of 59.94 Hz is selected. HD REF47: HD REF with a field frequency of 47.96 Hz is selected. HD REF48: HD REF with a field frequency of 48.00 Hz is selected. HD REF50: HD REF with a field frequency of 50.00 Hz is selected. SD REF59: The NTSC signal is selected as the SD REF signal. SD REF50: The PAL signal is selected as the SD REF signal.
HOME menu displays ∑ Setting mode display area The displays appearing in this area indicate the modes which have been set. CUT: Appears when the audio cut editing mode is set. XFADE: Appears when the audio cross-fade editing mode is set. VFADE: Appears when the audio V fade editing mode is set. INTRP: Appears when the time code interpolation mode (in which the time code cannot be read out accurately) is established. DF: Appears when the drop frame mode is set. F1/F2: Indicates the field numbers for VITC.
HOME menu displays ∑ Setting the initial value for the time code (1) Press the center cursor key. The display now appears in reverse video. Center cursor key LTCR 00 : 00 : 00 : 00 (2) Press the center cursor key again so that the cursor is made to serve as a column cursor, and then use the number key to input the value. 1 0 0 0 0 0 F 9 0 To set a letter from A to F in the initial value of the user bit, simultaneously press the F key and the corresponding number key (4 to 9).
HOME menu displays ∑ Setting and checking the cue time (1) Press the center cursor key. The time code display now appears in reverse video. LTCR Center cursor key 10 : 00 : 00 : 00 Cursor key (2) Press the [4] cursor key. The cue time now appears in reverse video. LTCR 10 : 00 : 00 : 00 CUE TIME H M S F (3) Press the center cursor key again so that the cursor is made to serve as a column cursor, and then use the number keys to input the value.
HOME menu This menu is displayed by pressing the following key: HOME F13 F12 F11 F10 F9 F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 F6 F7 F8 [4]: Cassette tape in the 4-channel audio format. [8]: Cassette tape in the 8-channel audio format. (This display indicates the C bit pin position of the cassette tape.) If system format does not matched with the C bit pin position of the cassette tape, 4 or 8 display will flash to warn its miss-matching.
HOME menu Key Key designation Description F1 OUTPUT For selecting the audio/video output signals. The mode opposite to the current one is established only while this key is held down. (When the key is pressed during TAPE setting, the EE mode is established.) (If this key is pressed together with the F key, the display switches.) TAPE: Outputs playback signal. EE: Outputs the EE system signals. ≥Valid only in STOP, REC or EJECT mode. Invalid during playback.
HOME menu Key Key designation F8 SET UP F9–F10 —— F11 PREAD A° For setting audio pre-read to ON or OFF (SD mode only) F12 PREAD V° For setting video pre-read to ON or OFF (SD mode only). F13 REC INH For setting the record inhibit mode. Description Transfers the VTR to the HOME SET UP menu screen. This is used during insert editing in the AUTO or MANUAL EDIT mode when the already recorded digital signals are to be read in advance and used as the editing source.
HOME menu ∑ Pre-read editing [Performed in the SD mode (480/59i or 576/50i) only.] (1) Set the pre-read function to ON by pressing the F key and F11 key (PREAD A) or F12 key (PREAD V) together. PREAD V ON PREAD A ON (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) Perform the connections for pre-read editing as shown in the figure below. Proceed with pre-read editing in the desired insert editing mode. Restore the original connections upon completion of the editing. Press the F11 or F12 key to set the pre-read function to OFF.
HOME SET UP menu This menu is displayed by pressing the following keys: HOME ) F8 OR SET UP ) F1 F13 F12 F11 F10 F9 F1 F2 F3 – 17 – F4 F5 F6 F7 F8
HOME SET UP menu Key Key designation Description F1 SYNC PLY Sync play. Automatically compensates for the start initiated for the playback mode. For instance, when the VTR is set to the playback mode from the preroll point, it synchronizes its own phase to ensure that the tape arrives at the IN point after the preroll time has elapsed. (The function takes effect only when the front panel controls are used for operation.) ON: Sync play function operates. OFF: Normal playback is assumed.
HOME SET UP menu Key Key designation Description F9–F10 —— F11 PREROLL For selecting the preroll time. After pressing the F11 key, turn the ADJUST control. Selection can be made between 0 and 30 seconds. (Initial setting is 5 seconds.) F12 STILL For setting the STOP/STILL (static frame) mode holding time. Sets the stop/still (still picture) mode holding time.
HOME SET UP menu ∑ Reference OUT REF: This sets the video output signal reference. AUTO: When the REF VIDEO connector input signal is available, the output reference is locked to REF VIDEO; when it is not available, it is locked to the INPUT input signal. When neither the REF VIDEO nor INPUT input signal is available, the internal signal serves as the reference.
HOME SET UP menu ∑ Programmed play function (1) Press the F4 (PRG PLY) key. (2) Set the step to FINE or COARSE using the F3 (PRG PLY) key. (3) Set the programmed play speed using the ADJUST control. PRG PLY 2.0% (4) Press the PLAY and VAR buttons together. (5) To change the playback speed, turn the ADJUST control while pressing the VAR button. (6) To stop programmed play, press the STOP button.
VIDEO IN menu This menu is displayed by pressing the following key: VIDEO IN F13 F12 F11 F10 F9 F1 F2 F3 – 22 – F4 F5 F6 F7 F8
VIDEO IN menu Key Key designation Description F1 INPUT For selecting the HD video input signals. DIGITAL: Selects the serial input signals. INT SG: Selects the internal signals. F2 INT SG For selecting the type of HD internal signals. 75% CB: 100% CB: RAMP: MULT-BST: BLACK: SIF PLL: F3–F6 —— F7 SG REF For synchronizing the INT SG F8–F11 —— F12 INT SG For selecting the type of SD internal signals.
VIDEO OUT HD menu This menu is displayed by pressing the following key: VIDEO OUT F13 F12 F11 F10 F9 F1 F2 F3 – 24 – F4 F5 F6 F7 F8
VIDEO OUT HD menu Key Key designation Description F1 For adjusting the Y level. j¶ to i3 dB (j3 dB to i3 dB in fine adjustment mode) ≥Establishes the fine adjustment mode if the key is pressed together with the F key. F2 PB For adjusting the PB level. j¶ to i3 dB (j3 dB to i3 dB in fine adjustment mode) ≥Establishes the fine adjustment mode if the key is pressed together with the F key. F3 PR For adjusting the PR level.
VIDEO OUT HD SET UP menu This menu is displayed by pressing the following keys: VIDEO OUT > F8 F13 F12 F11 F10 F9 F1 F2 F3 – 26 – F4 F5 F6 F7 F8
VIDEO OUT HD SET UP menu Key Key designation Description F1 LINE CONV° Line conversion function OFF: No line conversion; when a 1035 tape is played back, 1080 signals with black bands added at the top and bottom of the picture are output. ON: Conversion from 1035 to 1080 lines. F2–5 —— F6 SERIAL SYS PHASE Assumes white-on-black display (VAR mode) when the F key and F6 key are pressed simultaneously, and can be adjusted with the ADJUST control. Adjustment is possible up to a maximum of n0.
VIDEO OUT HD SET UP STATE menu This menu is displayed by pressing the following keys: VIDEO OUT OR (or AUDIO OUT )> F8 > F12 VIDEO OUT > F9 > F11 (or F12 )> F12 F13 F12 F11 F10 F9 F1 Key F2 F3 Key designation F1 —— F2 EE_MODE F3–F7 —— F8 EXIT F9–F11 —— F12 STATE F13 —— F4 F5 F6 F7 F8 Description NORMAL: The standard mode is established (E-E through mode is turned OFF). THROUGH: When the EE/EE1 is selected, the E-E through mode (AV minimum delay mode) is established.
VIDEO OUT HD SET UP STATE menu ∑ Selecting the TAPE/EE output signals The video, audio and cue signals which are output during the VTR’s operation are switched on this menu to TAPE or EE signals. (1) Press the center cursor key to display the cursor. Center cursor key Cursor key (2) Move the cursor to the desired position using the cursor keys. °The cursor will not move to places which cannot be set. (3) Press the center cursor key to select TAPE or EE.
VIDEO OUT SD menu This menu is displayed by pressing the following keys: VIDEO OUT > F9 F13 F12 F11 F10 F9 F1 F2 F3 – 30 – F4 F5 F6 F7 F8
VIDEO OUT SD menu Key Key designation Description F1 Y For adjusting the Y level. j¶ to i3 dB (j3 dB to i3 dB in fine adjustment mode) ≥Establishes the fine adjustment mode if the key is pressed together with the F key. F2 PB For adjusting the PB level. j¶ to i3 dB (j3 dB to i3 dB in fine adjustment mode) ≥Establishes the fine adjustment mode if the key is pressed together with the F key. F3 PR For adjusting the PR level.
VIDEO OUT SD SET UP COMPOSITE menu This menu is displayed by pressing the following keys: VIDEO OUT > F9 > F11 F13 F12 F11 F10 F9 B.
VIDEO OUT SD SET UP COMPOSITE menu Key Key designation Description F1 COMB FIL° For controlling the comb filter. Selects whether the analog composite output signals are to be passed through the comb filter. However, when the F1 (COMB FIL) key on the VIDEO OUT SD SET UP SDI menu has been set to ON, the analog composite output will also be set to ON regardless of which setting is selected for this menu item. ON: The signals are passed through the filter and output.
VIDEO OUT SD SET UP CMPST STATE menu This menu is displayed by pressing the following keys: VIDEO OUT OR (or [AUDIO OUT])> F8 > F12 VIDEO OUT > F9 > F11 (or F12 )> F12 F13 F12 F11 F10 F9 F1 Key F2 F3 Key designation F1 —— F2 EE_MODE F3–F7 —— F8 EXIT F9–F13 —— F4 F5 F6 F7 F8 Description NORMAL: The standard mode is established (E-E through mode is turned OFF). THROUGH: The E-E through mode (AV minimum delay mode) is established.
VIDEO OUT SD SET UP CMPST STATE menu ∑ Selecting the TAPE/EE output signals The video, audio and cue signals which are output during the VTR’s operation are switched on this menu to TAPE or EE signals. (1) Press the center cursor key to display the cursor. Center cursor key Cursor key (2) Move the cursor to the desired position using the cursor keys. °The cursor will not move to places which cannot be set. (3) Press the center cursor key to select TAPE or EE.
VIDEO OUT SD SET UP SDI menu This menu is displayed by pressing the following keys: VIDEO OUT ) F9 ) F12 F13 F12 F11 F10 F9 B.
VIDEO OUT SD SET UP SDI menu Key Key designation Description F1 COMB FIL° For selecting whether to pass the SD output (both of SDI output and analog composite output) signals through the comb filter. ON: The signals are passed through the comb filter and output. OFF: The signals are not passed through the comb filter. F2 B. CLIP This is used to select whether signals below the SD output pedestal level are to be clipped or not. OFF: The signals are not clipped. ON: The signals are clipped.
VIDEO OUT SET UP LINE BLK (video output line blanking) menu This menu is displayed by pressing the following keys: VIDEO OUT ) F9 ) F11 (or F12 ) ) F11 . F13 F12 F11 F10 F9 F1 Key F2 F3 Key designation F4 F5 F6 F7 F8 Description F1–F7 —— F8 EXIT Returns the VTR to the VIDEO OUT SD SET UP menu screen. F9 ALL ON When this key is pressed together with the F key, all the lines are blanked. F10 ALL OFF When this key is pressed together with the F key, all the lines are non-blanked.
VIDEO OUT SET UP LINE BLK (video output line blanking) menu ∑ Setting the line blanking The blanking lines in the vertical blanking period can be set in 1-line increments. (1) Press the center cursor key. The cursor now appears. Center cursor key Cursor key (2) Move the cursor and select the lines to be blanked. OFF (3) Press the center cursor key to select ON or OFF for the display. ON ON: The lines are blanked. OFF: The non-blanking status is established, and no lines are selected.
VIDEO OUT SD SET UP SDI STATE menu This menu is displayed by pressing the following keys: VIDEO OUT (or AUDIO OUT ) ) F8 ) F12 OR VIDEO OUT ) F9 ) F11 (or F12 ) ) F12 . F13 F12 F11 F10 F9 F1 Key F2 F3 Key designation F1 —— F2 EE_MODE F3–F7 —— F8 EXIT F9–F13 —— F4 F5 F6 F7 F8 Description NORMAL: The standard mode is established (E-E through mode is turned OFF). THROUGH: The E-E through mode (AV minimum delay mode) is established.
VIDEO OUT SET UP STATE menu ∑ Selecting the TAPE/EE output signals The video, audio and cue signals which are output during the VTR’s operation are switched on this menu to TAPE or EE signals. (1) Press the center cursor key to display the cursor. Center cursor key Cursor key (2) Move the cursor to the desired position using the cursor keys. °The cursor will not move to places which cannot be set. (3) Press the center cursor key to select TAPE or EE.
VIDEO OUT CONVERT menu This menu is displayed by pressing the following keys: VIDEO OUT ) F10 F13 F12 F11 F10 F9 F1 Key F2 F3 Key designation F4 F5 F6 F7 F8 Description F1 HD_TO_SD Transfers the VTR to the VIDEO OUT CONVERT HD TO SD menu screen. F2 SD_TO_HD Transfers the VTR to the VIDEO OUT CONVERT SD TO HD menu screen. F3 HD_TO_HD Transfers the VTR to the VIDEO OUT CONVERT HD TO HD menu screen.
VIDEO OUT CONVERT HD_TO_SD menu This menu is displayed by pressing the following keys: VIDEO OUT ) F10 ) F1 F13 F12 F11 F10 F9 FIT_H F1 Key FLD F2 F3 Key designation F4 F5 F6 F7 F8 Description F1 MODE Selects the aspect ratio at which signals are output from the down-converter. FIT_V: Changes the magnification by matching the input size to the output size along the vertical axis. (The aspect ratio remains the same.
VIDEO OUT CONVERT HD_TO_SD menu The following menu is displayed when FMR2 has been selected with the F5 (V_FILTER) key in the system format 1080/23p (psf). (The characteristic of H and V can be controlled independently.) V_FILTER H_FILTER RESPONSE STANDARD F13 ENHANCE 0dB F12 RESPONSE STANDARD F11 ENHANCE 0dB F10 F9 FIT_H F1 Key FRM2 F2 F3 Key designation F4 F5 F6 F7 F8 Description F10 H_FILTER ENHANCE Sets the picture quality (horizontal frequency characteristic). 0/0.75/1.0/1.
VIDEO OUT CONVERT HD_TO_SD menu The following menu is displayed when ON has been selected with the F6 (V_EXTEND) key in the system format 1080/59i. (The characteristic of H and V can be controlled independently.) V_FILTER H_FILTER Key F13 ENHANCE 0dB F12 RESPONSE STANDARD F11 ENHANCE 0dB F10 F9 V_EXTEND ON FIT_H F1 RESPONSE STANDARD F2 F3 Key designation F4 F5 F6 F7 F8 Description F10 H_FILTER ENHANCE Sets the picture quality (horizontal frequency characteristic). 0/1.0/2.0/3.0/4.
VIDEO OUT CONVERT SD_TO_HD menu This menu is displayed by pressing the following keys: VIDEO OUT ) F10 ) F2 F13 F12 F11 F10 F9 F1 Key F2 F3 Key designation F4 F5 F6 F7 F8 Description F1 MODE Selects the aspect ratio at which signals are output from the upconverter. FIT_V: Changes the magnification by matching the input size to the output size along the vertical axis. (The aspect ratio remains the same.
VIDEO OUT CONVERT HD_TO_HD menu VIDEO OUT ) F10 ) F3 °This menu is operational when 1080/23.98p, 1080/24p or 1080/25p has been set as the system format. This menu is displayed by pressing the following keys: F13 F12 F11 F10 F9 F1 Key F2 F3 Key designation F4 F5 F6 F7 F8 Description F1 —— —— F2 RESPONSE Selects the frequency bandwidth of the converter output signals. STANDARD/WIDE/NARROW F3 ENHANCE Controls the enhancement adjustment of the converter output signals. 0dB/1.
AUDIO IN menu This menu is displayed by pressing the following key: AUDIO IN F13 F12 F11 F10 F9 F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 F6 F7 F8 The digital audio input statuses are displayed here. PRE EMPHASIS ON: Pre-emphasis is applied to the input signals. OFF: Regular signals with no pre-emphasis are supplied.
AUDIO IN menu Key F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 Key designation CH-1 For adjusting the audio CH1 input level. CH-2 For adjusting the audio CH2 input level. CH-3 For adjusting the audio CH3 input level. CH-4 For adjusting the audio CH4 input level. CUE For adjusting the cue audio input level. Description UNITY: Input level is fixed at UNITY value. VAR: Input level can be varied with ADJUST control. ≥For switchover, press the UNITY/VAR button. F6 PCM Transfers the VTR to AUDIO IN PCM INPUT SELECT menu screen.
AUDIO IN PCM INPUT SELECT menu This menu is displayed by pressing the following keys: AUDIO IN > F6 F13 F12 F11 F10 F9 F1 F2 F3 – 50 – F4 F5 F6 F7 F8
AUDIO IN PCM INPUT SELECT menu Key Key designation Description F1 CH-1 For selecting the recording signals of digital audio CH1. ANALOG: Selects the signals of the analog CH1 input connector. DIGITAL: Selects the digital audio input signals (AES/SDI selection is made in line with the CH2 setting using F3). INT SG: Selects the internal generator signals. F2 CH-2 For selecting the recording signals of digital audio CH2. For selecting the recording signals of digital audio channel 2.
AUDIO IN PCM INPUT SELECT menu Key Key designation Description F10 CH-6 For selecting the recording signals of digital audio CH6. ANA CH2: Selects the signals of the analog CH2 input connector. DIGITAL: Selects the digital audio input signals (AES/SDI selection is made in line with the CH5 setting using F7). INT SG: Selects the internal generator signals. F11 DIGITAL For selecting the CH7 and CH8 digital input signals. AES: Selects the AES digital audio input signals.
AUDIO IN CUE INPUT SELECT menu This menu is displayed by pressing the following keys: AUDIO IN > F7 The below screen will be appeared when the menu is in the D-MIX status by pressing the F9 (D-MIX) key.
AUDIO IN CUE INPUT SELECT menu Key F1 F2 F3 F4 Key designation CH-1 For setting cue mixing for CH1. CH-2 For setting cue mixing for CH2. CH-3 For setting cue mixing for CH3. CH-4 For setting cue mixing for CH4. Description (displayed only when D-MIX is set using F9) SOURCE: Mixes the input signals. TAPE: Mixes the playback signals. OFF: No mixing. F5–F7 —— F8 EXIT Returns the VTR to the AUDIO IN menu screen. F9 CUE For selecting the cue audio recording signals.
AUDIO IN SET UP menu This menu is displayed by pressing the following keys: AUDIO IN > F8 OR SET UP > F6 F13 F12 F11 F10 F9 F1 F2 F3 – 55 – F4 F5 F6 F7 F8
AUDIO IN SET UP menu Key Key designation Description F1 INT SG MD For selecting the internal audio test signal. TONE: Reference level sinusoidal waves are output. SILENCE: A signal tone is not output. (Mute signals are output.) F2–F5 —— F6 PEAK HOLD For setting the peak hold. For holding the peak recording and playback levels on the display. ON: Peak level is held. OFF: Peak level is not held. F7 SCALE For switching the level meter scale.
AUDIO IN SET UP menu F11 (RATE CON) key ∑ Operation ≥The menu item is set to ON or OFF for both the recording and playback systems simultaneously: it is not possible to select the item’s setting for recording or playback only. ≥Similarly, the menu item is set to ON or OFF for all channels CH1 to CH8 (or CH1 to CH4) simultaneously: it is not possible to select the item’s setting for specific channels only.
AUDIO IN CH-MIX SELECT menu This menu is displayed by pressing the following keys: AUDIO IN > F9 F13 F12 F11 F10 F9 F1 Key F2 F3 Key designation F4 F5 F6 F7 F8 Description F1 SELECT Selects the channels whose signals are to be mixed. CH1-CH4: The signals from CH1 through CH4 are selected for mixing. CH5-CH8°: The signals from CH5 through CH8 are selected for mixing. F2–F5 —— F6 CH-MIX (ON) For mixing the input signals with the signals played back simultaneously and recording them.
AUDIO IN CH-MIX SELECT menu ∑ Mix-and-record (1) Press the F6 (CH-MIX) key to set it ON. The mixing graph display now appears. (2) Press the center cursor key to display the cursor. Center cursor key Cursor key (3) Use the cursor keys to move the cursor to the channel in which the sound is to be mixed. (4) Press the center cursor key to select the signals to be mixed. The desired signals can be set on a channel by channel basis.
AUDIO IN CH-MIX SELECT menu ∑ Mix-and-record (continued) (5) Move the cursor to the mixing ratio display area, and turn the ADJUST control to set the ratio at which the signals are to be mixed (in 1% increments). Mixing ratio display area ONotesN ≥When the PLAY button is pressed after the CH-MIX mode has been set, the F6 (CH-MIX) key keeps blinking. The regular playback sound is output at this time. ≥When the F6 key is pressed while it is blinking, the CH-MIX sound is output.
AUDIO OUT menu This menu is displayed by pressing the following key: AUDIO OUT F13 F12 F11 F10 F9 F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 F6 F7 F8 The digital audio input statuses are displayed here. PRE EMPHASIS ON: Pre-emphasis is applied to the input signals. OFF: Regular signals with no pre-emphasis are supplied.
AUDIO OUT menu Key F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 Key designation CH-1 For adjusting the audio CH1 playback level. CH-2 For adjusting the audio CH2 playback level. CH-3 For adjusting the audio CH3 playback level. CH-4 For adjusting the audio CH4 playback level. CUE For adjusting the cue audio playback level. Description UNITY: Input level is fixed at UNITY value. VAR: Input level can be varied with ADJUST control. ≥For switchover, press the UNITY/VAR button.
AUDIO OUT MONITOR menu This menu is displayed by pressing the following keys: AUDIO OUT > F7 F13 F12 F11 F10 F9 F1 F2 F3 – 63 – F4 F5 F6 F7 F8
AUDIO OUT MONITOR menu Key Key designation Description F1 MODE For selecting the mode. Selects the VTR mode in which the monitor output signals are automatically switched to the cue signals. SHTL: Automatically outputs the playback signals of the cue channel in the SHTL, FF or REW mode. Outputs the signals of the channel selected by the L and R buttons in any other mode. VAR/SHTL: Automatically outputs the playback signals of the cue channel in the SHTL, FF, REW, JOG or VAR mode.
AUDIO OUT SET UP menu This menu is displayed by pressing the following keys: AUDIO OUT > F8 OR SET UP > F7 F13 F12 F11 F10 F9 F1 F2 F3 – 65 – F4 F5 F6 F7 F8
AUDIO OUT SET UP menu Key Key designation Description F1 A/V PHASE° For adjusting the audio output phase in relation to the video phase. When digital signals output from the unit are processed by an external unit, a phase difference between video and audio signals can be produced. Such differences can be eliminated by adjusting the audio and video signal phases. ≥Refer to “Adjusting the audio output signals in relation to the video signals.” F2 JOG PROC For setting the digital process ON/OFF.
AUDIO OUT SET UP menu Key Key designation Description F10 STYLE°1 This menu item can be set by pressing the F10 key together with the F key. PCM: The style is set to the normal PCM audio mode. DATA: The style is set to the data mode (compressed audio: Dolby-E).
AUDIO OUT SET UP menu F11 (RATE CON) key ∑ Operation ≥The menu item is set to ON or OFF for both the recording and playback systems simultaneously: it is not possible to select the item’s setting for recording or playback only. ≥Similarly, the menu item is set to ON or OFF for all channels CH1 to CH8 (or CH1 to CH4) simultaneously: it is not possible to select the item’s setting for specific channels only.
AUDIO OUT SET UP menu ∑ Adjusting the audio output signals in relation to the video signals (1) Press the F1 (A/V PHASE) key to put the display in reverse video. A/V PHASE UNITY (2) Adjust the phase difference using the ADJUST control. When the ADJUST control is turned, the display changes to VAR. (The adjustment can now be varied in 1-sample increments from i16 to j96 samples.) ADJUST SAMPLES i4 A/V PHASE VAR (3) Upon completion of the adjustment, press the F1 (A/V PHASE) key.
AUDIO OUT SET UP STATE menu This menu is displayed by pressing the following keys: AUDIO OUT > F8 > F12 F13 F12 F11 F10 F9 F1 Key F2 F3 —— F2 EE_MODE F3–F7 —— F8 EXIT F9–F13 —— F5 F6 F7 F8 Description Key designation F1 F4 NORMAL: The standard mode is established (E-E through mode is turned OFF). THROUGH: The E-E through mode (AV minimum delay mode) is established. °A discrepancy occurs between the video (audio) output and time code output in the E-E through mode.
VIDEO OUT SET UP STATE menu ∑ Selecting the TAPE/EE output signals The video, audio and cue signals which are output during the VTR’s operation are switched on this menu to TAPE or EE signals. (1) Press the center cursor key to display the cursor. Center cursor key Cursor key (2) Move the cursor to the desired position using the cursor keys. ≥The cursor will not move to places which cannot be set. (3) Press the center cursor key to select TAPE or EE.
AUDIO OUT SDI ASIGN menu This menu is displayed by pressing the following keys: AUDIO OUT > F9 F13 F12 F11 F10 F9 SD_AUD 24bit F1 F2 F3 – 72 – F4 F5 F6 F7 F8
AUDIO OUT SDI ASIGN menu Key Key designation Description F1 HD_TO_HD CH1–4 Selects the channels whose signals are to be output to HD SDI embedded audio channels 1 through 4. CH1–4: The signals of CH1 through CH4 are output. CH5–8: The signals of CH5 through CH8 are output. OFF: No signals are output. F2 HD_TO_HD CH5–8° Selects the channels whose signals are to be output to HD SDI embedded audio channels 5 through 8. CH1–4: The signals of CH1 through CH4 are output.
TC/CHR menu This menu is displayed by pressing the following key: TC/CHR F13 F12 F11 F10 F9 F1 F2 F3 – 74 – F4 F5 F6 F7 F8
TC/CHR menu Key Key designation Description F1 SOURCE For selecting internal/external time code signal. INT: Built-in time code generator. EXT LTC: LTC time code from TIME CODE input connector. S LTC: LTC time code added to serial signals; not displayed when the SD mode is selected. S VTC: VTC time code added to serial signals; not displayed when the SD mode is selected. EXT VITC: VITC time code added to video signals; not displayed when the HD mode is selected.
TC/CHR menu Key Key designation Description F6 CF BIT°1 For selecting the color frame bit ON/OFF during recording. F7 —— F8 SETUP Transfers the VTR to the TC/CHR SET UP menu screen. F9 CONVERT°2 Transfers the VTR to the TC/CHR CONVERT menu screen. F10 TCR For selecting time code read out mode. LTC: LTC is read out all the time. AUTO: At low speed, VITC is read preferentially. When it is not read, then LTC is read. VITC: VITC is read out all the time.
TC/CHR menu ∑ Changing the superimposing position (1) Move the position using the cursor keys. Center cursor key Cursor keys ≥When a cursor key is held down, the cursor will move more quickly. ≥When the center cursor key is pressed, the superimposing returns to its initial position. ∑ Time code displays and VTR’s operating modes Display the time codes and VTR’s operating modes as required.
TC/CHR menu ∑ Time code displays and VTR’s operating modes (continued) VTR’s operating modes STOP PREVIEW REVIEW PREROLL AUTO EDIT (automatic editing) JOG VAR SHTL REC REC (display blinks during Pre-CTL operation) PLAY P PLY (programmed playback) TSO (TAPE SPEED OVERRIDE) F.
TC/CHR menu ∑ Superimposed displays When TC.TC is selected as the SUPER setting, the time code appears as a 2-level display. (The HD SUPER and SD SUPER are linked.) The converted time code is displayed on the top level of the superimposed display. On the bottom level, the display can be switched between the original time code recorded on the tape and the converted time code. Depending on the settings of the F11 and F12 keys on the TC/CHR CONVERT menu, the display patterns are as shown below.
TC/CHR menu Table of user bit settings F1 (SOURCE) F2 (TC SLAVE) F3 (UB SLAVE) F10 (TCR) LTC ON INT (internal) TC AUTO VITC —— LTC OFF AUTO VITC LTC S LTC S VITC —— ON AUTO VITC LTC EXT LTC SLAVE OFF AUTO VITC LUBG mode REGEN INT UB PRESET INT UB EXT REGEN INT UB PRESET INT UB LTC ON EXT LTC VITC LTC OFF AUDIO VITC INT UB REGEN INT UB PRESET INT UB EXT REGEN INT UB PRESET INT UB AUTO DIRECT VUBG mode EXT REGEN DIRECT INT UB PRESET° °The user bit can be set in all modes except for r
TC/CHR SET UP menu This menu is displayed by pressing the following keys: TC/CHR ) F8 OR SET UP ) F5 F13 F12 F11 F10 F9 F1 F2 F3 – 81 – F4 F5 F6 F7 F8
TC/CHR SET UP menu Key Key designation Description F1–F6 F7 TCG OUT For selecting whether to latch the TCG display and LTC output using the INPUT CHECK key°. MOMNT: Establishes the INPUT CHECK mode only while the key is held down. LATCH: The INPUT CHECK mode is established when the INPUT CHECK key is pressed, and it is held even when the key is released. The mode is released in a mode other than the EJECT, STBY ON/OFF or STOP mode or when the F1 (OUTPUT) key on the HOME menu is pressed.
TC/CHR SET UP VITC.L menu This menu is displayed by pressing the following keys: TC/CHR ) F8 ) F9 OR SET UP ) F5 ) F9 . F13 F12 F11 F10 F9 F1 Key F2 F3 F4 Key designation F5 F6 F7 F8 Description F1–F7 —— F8 EXIT Returns the VTR to the TC/CHR menu screen. F9 VITC.L SD mode: HD mode: F10–F13 The superimposing of the recording VITC and the lines where it is to be superimposed are set. The superimposing of the playback VITC and the lines where it is to be superimposed are set.
TC/CHR SET UP VITC.L menu ∑ Selecting the line where VITC is to be inserted 1. Use the cursor keys (2, 1) to select the lines where VITC is to be inserted. Cursor key The line numbers shown in the boxes on the screen indicate the recommended insertion lines (lines 14 and 16 for NTSC and lines 11 and 13 for PAL). 2. To select other lines, press the center cursor key. (Up to two lines can be selected for insertion.
TC/CHR CONVERT menu This menu is displayed by pressing the following keys: TC/CHR ) F9 ∑ 2-level and 3-level time code displays ≥Front panel ≥When the 24➝30 mode has been selected by the F1 (MODE) key on the TC/CHR CONVERT menu, a 2-level display appears with the original time code displayed on the top level and the converted time code displayed on the bottom level. ≥When the 25➝30 mode has been selected, a 3-level display appears with the converted value displayed on the middle and bottom levels.
TC/CHR CONVERT menu Key Key designation Description F3 SYNC PHASE° For setting the reference for the 3:2 conversion sequence. A: Frame A is used as the reference to convert the time code. B: Frame B is used as the reference to convert the time code. C: Frame C is used as the reference to convert the time code. D: Frame D is used as the reference to convert the time code.
TC/CHR CONVERT menu Key Key designation Description F12 HD SUPER For selecting the time code which is to be output to the HD monitor connector. 24TC: The original time code with the frame count of 24 is output. 30TC: The post-conversion time code with the frame count of 30 is output. (25TC): The post-conversion time code with the frame count of 25 is output. F13 LTC OUT° For selecting the time code which is to be output to the LTC output connector. (For details, refer to page 90.
Audio insert editing function with 23.98 Hz VTR system and 30 Hz external operating environments RECORDER HD3700B Audio signals PLAYER (Audio source) Analog input AES input SYSTEM 1080/23.98psf SD REF(BB) RS422 30fs RS422 30fs EDIT CONTROLLER As shown in the above diagram of the system connections, this function enables audio insert editing on the 23.98P tape of the model HD3700B even in an environment with a 30 Hz external device, and by so doing, the efficiency of the editing work is improved.
Audio insert editing function with 23.98 Hz VTR system and 30 Hz external operating environments OPoints to noteN The function will not work unless the following conditions are met. (a) The system frequency of the VTR must be set to 23.98 Hz. (b) The black burst reference signal must be connected.
LTC output selection when playing back a 25P (23.98P/24P) tape with a 23.98/24 (25) Hz VTR system added 23.98 (or 24) video signals 25P HDD5 tape HD3700B System frequency: 23.98 (or 24) Hz HD3700H/A/B System frequency: 23.98 (or 24) Hz LTC_OUT 25Hz TC 23.98 (or 24) audio signals 25P DAT tape DAT System frequency: 23.
MULTI CUE menu This menu is displayed by pressing the following key: MULTI CUE F13 F12 F11 F10 F9 F1 F2 F3 – 91 – F4 F5 F6 F7 F8
MULTI CUE menu Key F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 Key designation 1 For designating the cue number 1 and page. 2 For designating the cue number 2 and page. 3 For designating the cue number 3 and page. 4 For designating the cue number 4 and page. 5 For designating the cue number 5 and page. Description Designates the cue number for registering the cue point. When the key is pressed together with the F key, the page for registering the point is also designated.
MULTI CUE menu ∑ Switching the pages ≥A particular page can be selected by pressing one of the F1 (1) through F5 (5) or F9 (6) through F13 (10) keys together with the F key. ≥The pages are scrolled up when the F key and “1” key are pressed together. ≥The pages are scrolled down when the F key and “2” key are pressed together. If an attempt is made to scroll down from page 1, page 10 will be displayed. If an attempt is made to scroll up from page 10, page 1 will be displayed.
MULTI CUE menu 4. Move the cursor to the section where the captured time code is to be displayed. : 4 : : Center cursor key Cursor key 5. Press the COPY key to call the captured time code. 4 00:44:07:07 COPY 5. The cue data is now entered. ≥The position of the next cue number automatically appears in reverse video when the F1 (AUTO STEP) key on the MULTI CUE SET UP menu has been set to ON. ≥An entered cue point remains in the memory even when the power is turned off.
MULTI CUE SET UP menu This menu is displayed by pressing the following keys: MULTI CUE ) F8 F13 F12 F11 F10 F9 F1 F2 F3 – 95 – F4 F5 F6 F7 F8
MULTI CUE SET UP menu Key Key designation Description F1 AUTO STEP For setting the auto step mode. ON: Moves the cursor to the next item automatically when a cue point is registered. OFF: Cursor is not moved. ≥When F2 (PAG MODE) below is at ON, the cursor moves only on the page. ≥For example, upon completion of registration of cue point number 10, the cursor moves to the time code input site of cue number 1 on the same page. ≥When F2 (PAG MODE) below is at OFF, the cursor moves between two pages.
INSERT/ASSEMBLE MANUAL EDIT menu Press the ASSEM (or INSERT )> F12 keys to display the MANUAL EDIT menu. F13 F12 F11 F10 F9 F1 Key F2 F3 Key designation F4 F5 F6 F7 F8 Description F1–F7 —— F8 SET UP Transfers the VTR to the MANUAL EDIT SET UP menu screen. F9 INSERT/ASSEMBLE For setting the editing mode ON/OFF. Selects the editing mode. ON: Sets the editing mode to ON. OFF: Sets the editing mode to OFF. F10–F11 —— F12 AUTO EDIT Transfers the VTR to the AUTO EDIT menu screen.
INSERT MANUAL EDIT CH SELECT menu This menu is displayed by pressing the following keys: INSERT > F12 > F13 F13 F12 F11 F10 F9 F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 F6 F7 °CH-5 to CH-8 are not displayed when PCM audio has been set to the 4-channel format.
INSERT MANUAL EDIT CH SELECT menu Key F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 F6 F7 Key designation VIDEO For selecting the video channel ON/OFF. CH-1 For selecting the audio CH1 ON/OFF. CH-2 For selecting the audio CH2 ON/OFF. CH-3 For selecting the audio CH3 ON/OFF. CH-4 For selecting the audio CH4 ON/OFF. CUE For selecting the cue channel ON/OFF. TC For selecting the LTC time code channel ON/OFF. F8 SET UP F9 CH-5 For selecting the audio CH5 ON/OFF. CH-6 For selecting the audio CH6 ON/OFF.
INSERT/ASSEMBLE MANUAL EDIT SET UP menu Press the ASSEM (or INSERT )> F12 keys to change to the MANUAL EDIT menu, then press the F8 key to display this menu. OR Press the SET UP > F2 keys to display this menu.
INSERT/ASSEMBLE MANUAL EDIT SET UP menu Key Key designation Description F1 TIMING° For setting the edit timing. Sets the timing with which to record the fields at the edit IN point and OUT point. This menu item can be set by pressing the F1 key and the F key together. F1: Editing starts from the odd-numbered field at the IN point, and it ends when an even-numbered field one frame before the OUT point is recorded.
INSERT/ASSEMBLE MANUAL EDIT SET UP menu Key Key designation Description F11 CAP LOCK For setting the capstan servo lock. For selecting the capstan servo lock mode during playback. 4F AUTO (8F AUTO: 1080/23p, 1080/24p, 1080/25p, 1080/50i, 576/50i): Assumes the color frame auto lock mode. If discontinuity is produced in the color frame during playback, the unit locks again to a new color frame. 4F FORCE (8F FORCE: 1080/23p, 1080/24p, 1080/25p, 1080/50i, 576/50i): Assumes the color frame forced lock mode.
INSERT/ASSEMBLE MANUAL EDIT SET UP menu ∑ EDIT REC INHIBIT mode display This display shows the statuses of the editing inhibit modes. ≥SOFTWARE ≥The editing inhibit modes selected for each channel are shown here. Refer to “Selecting the SOFTWARE inhibit channels.” ≥VIDEO: Video channel editing is inhibited. ≥CH1–CH8 (CH4): Digital audio channel editing is inhibited. ≥CUE: Cue channel editing is inhibited. ≥TC: Time code channel editing is inhibited.
INSERT/ASSEMBLE MANUAL EDIT SET UP menu ∑ Selecting the SOFTWARE inhibit channels (1) Press the center cursor key. The cursor now appears. Center cursor key Cursor key (2) Press the cursor key to move the cursor to the channel where editing is to be inhibited. CH4 (3) Press the center cursor key. Once the display appears in reverse video, the selection of the editing inhibit channel is completed. When the center cursor key is pressed again, the editing inhibit is released.
INSERT/ASSEMBLE MANUAL EDIT SET UP menu ∑ Tracking ≥Automatically adjusting the tracking (optimizing) To optimize the tracking automatically, press the F10 (TRACKING) key to select OPT ONCE or OPT AUTO. Set the preroll time to 5 seconds or more. ≥At the OPT ONCE setting, the tracking is optimized only once while the tape is playing up to the IN point during the first editing after the cassette has been inserted. The tracking is not subsequently optimized, and the value is fixed.
INSERT/ASSEMBLE MANUAL EDIT SET UP menu (3) The following message appears and optimizing is suspended in the following cases: ≥When the VTR is set to a mode other than PLAY while optimizing is underway. ≥When optimizing has failed. ≥When no video signals have been recorded on the tape. ≥When no CTL signals have been recorded on the tape. NOT COMPLETE At times like these, the center value (0) is set as the optimized value.
INSERT/ASSEMBLE MANUAL EDIT SET UP menu ∑ Selecting the audio fade time (1) Press the F13 (MODE) key to set it to X FADE or V FADE. MODE X FADE (2) Press the F12 (FD TIME) key. FD TIME 10 (3) Turn the ADJUST control to select the audio fade time. ADJUST 25 V FADE X FADE V FADE Advance playback signals Insert signals Advance playback signals V X V X Fade time IN point Fade time OUT point The solid lines indicate X fading. The broken lines indicate V fading.
INSERT/ASSEMBLE AUTO EDIT menu The AUTO EDIT menu is displayed by pressing the following keys: ASSEM or INSERT # F12 F13 F12 F11 F10 F9 F1 F2 F3 – 108 – F4 F5 F6 F7 F8
INSERT/ASSEMBLE AUTO EDIT menu Key Key designation Description F1 LAST X For calling the edit data to be input. When the F1 key is pressed, “LOAD” is displayed, and the edit data which was input last is called. F2 LAST ED For calling all the last data edited. When the F2 key is pressed, “LOAD” is displayed, and all the data which was edited last is called. F3 W/PLYR Continuous VTR remote control ON/OFF. Performs remote control of VTR connected by RS-422A. ON: Remote control possible.
INSERT/ASSEMBLE AUTO EDIT menu ∑ Tape position indicator This indicates the edit points (IN and OUT) and tape positions of the recorder and player. ≥EOT (end of tape) or BOT (beginning of tape) is displayed when the tape is at its end or beginning. ≥During split editing, the audio and video edit points are indicated separately. ∑ Duration If the duration is known, it is sufficient to enter only the IN or OUT edit points for the recorder and player: the remaining points will be automatically calculated.
INSERT/ASSEMBLE AUTO EDIT menu (2) Search the edit point using the search dial. 1) Search the edit point using the search dial. 2) Press the ENTRY button. ≥Trimming operations (1) Press the center cursor key. The cursor now appears. Center cursor key Cursor key (2) Press the cursor key to move the cursor to the section with the data to be trimmed. IN 00:00:02:14 R (3) Set the F7 (TRIM) key to ON. TRIM ON (4) Press the center cursor key again so that the cursor is made to serve as a column cursor.
INSERT/ASSEMBLE AUTO EDIT menu Input the data using the scratchpad. 1) Press the center cursor key. The cursor now appears. Center cursor key Cursor key 2) Press the cursor key to move the cursor to the time code IN or OUT position which is to be input. 3) Press the FROM key. The time code at the cursor position is displayed inside the register. SPR DATA 00 : 14 : 03 : 05 4) Use the “i”, “j” and number keys to increment or decrement the time code, and press the ENT key.
INSERT/ASSEMBLE AUTO EDIT menu ∑ Variable memory function 1. Set the F3 (W/PLYR) key to OFF. W/PLYR OFF 2. Set the F4 (VAR MEMO) key to ON. VAR MEMO ON ≥If the IN and OUT points have already been entered, they are automatically cleared. ≥If ON is set for the split mode, it is forcibly set to OFF. ≥When the variable memory function is used, AUDIO IN and OUT points cannot be entered. 3. Input the VTR’s edit IN point. This serves as the variable memory playback start point.
INSERT/ASSEMBLE AUTO EDIT menu ∑ Variable memory editing By operating the search dial on a VTR connected to the unit’s RS-422A REMOTE OUT connector or REMOTE IN/OUT connector, the playback speed and direction can be stored in that VTR’s memory, and the memory data can be reproduced during automatic editing and stored in this unit (recorder). 1. Set the F3 (W/PLYR) key to ON.
INSERT AUTO EDIT CH SELECT menu This menu is displayed by pressing the following keys: INSERT # F12 # F13 F13 F12 F11 F10 F9 F1 F2 F3 F4 – 115 – F5 F6 F7 F8
INSERT AUTO EDIT CH SELECT menu Key F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 F6 F7 Key designation VIDEO For selecting the video channel ON/OFF. CH-1 For selecting the audio CH1 ON/OFF. CH-2 For selecting the audio CH2 ON/OFF. CH-3 For selecting the audio CH3 ON/OFF. CH-4 For selecting the audio CH4 ON/OFF. CUE For selecting the cue channel ON/OFF. TC For selecting the LTC time code channel ON/OFF. F8 SET UP F9 CH-5 For selecting the audio CH5 ON/OFF. CH-6 For selecting the audio CH6 ON/OFF.
INSERT/ASSEMBLE AUTO EDIT SET UP menu This menu is displayed by pressing the following keys: ASSEM (or INSERT ) to change to the AUTO EDIT menu, then press the F8 key OR SET UP ) F2 F13 F12 F11 F10 F9 F1 F2 F3 F4 – 117 – F5 F6 F7 F8
INSERT/ASSEMBLE AUTO EDIT SET UP menu Key Key designation Description F1 TIMING°1 For setting the edit timing. Sets the timing at which to record the fields at the edit IN point and OUT point. This timing can be set by pressing the F1 key and the F key together. F1: Editing starts from the odd-numbered field at the IN point, and it ends when an even-numbered field one frame before the OUT point is recorded.
INSERT/ASSEMBLE AUTO EDIT SET UP menu Key Key designation Description F8 EXIT Returns the VTR to the AUTO EDIT menu screen. F9 DLY STRT Delay start. Sets the timing after the playback command was issued until the actual operation in 1-frame increments. (This is used to facilitate the synchronization with another VTR which has a different servo reference.) The timing can be set from j30 frames to i30 frames°1 in 1-frame increments. (Initial setting is 0 frame.
INSERT/ASSEMBLE AUTO EDIT SET UP menu ∑ Selecting the preroll time (1) Press the F5 (PREROLL) key. (2) Set the preroll time using the ADJUST control. Any time up to 30 seconds can be set. ADJUST PREROLL 25 SEC (3) Press the F5 key. ≥If this setting is at variance from the preroll time set on the HOME SET UP menu, the preroll time selected last takes precedence. ∑ Setting DLY START (1) Press the F9 (DLY STRT) key. (2) Set the time using the ADJUST control. (3) Press the F9 key.
SET UP menu This menu is displayed by pressing the following key: SET UP F13 F12 F11 F10 F9 F1 Key F2 F3 Key designation F4 F5 F6 F7 F8 Description F1 HOME Transfers the VTR to the HOME SET UP menu screen. F2 MAN EDIT Transfers the VTR to the INSERT/ASSEMBLE MANUAL EDIT SET UP menu screen. F3 AUTO EDIT Transfers the VTR to the INSERT/ASSEMBLE AUTO EDIT SET UP menu screen. F4 SYSTEM Transfers the VTR to the SYSTEM SET UP menu screen.
INTERFACE SET UP menu This menu is displayed by pressing the following keys: SET UP ) F10 F13 F12 F11 F10 F9 F1 F2 F3 – 122 – F4 F5 F6 F7 F8
INTERFACE SET UP menu Key Key designation Description F1 P-2 RS-422A Control mode setting. When the component connected to the RS-422A REMOTE connector is to be operated by remote control, one of four modes can be selected to match the system configuration. The flow of the signals in each mode is displayed on the menu. (Refer to “Correlation between modes and connectors” (on page 125).) MODE-1: The VTR connected to the REMOTE OUT or REMOTE IN/OUT connector is controlled.
INTERFACE SET UP menu Key Key designation Description F7 PREREAD°1 For setting pre-read from the remote commands. The setting can be changed by pressing the F7 key while holding down the F key. VIDEO: Video pre-read can be set. AUDIO: Audio pre-read can be set. V&A: Both video and audio pre-read can be set. F8 EXIT Returns the VTR to the SET UP menu screen. F9 UB PRESET For setting the UB preset from remote.
INTERFACE SET UP menu ∑ Table of correlations between modes and connectors MODE Connections used when the unit is used as the source unit and operated by remote control by an editor or when editing is performed using a controller (remote) Connections used when editing is performed by operating the controls on the unit's front panel (local) IN OUT IN/OUT IN OUT IN/OUT MODE-1 Controller Player 1 Disabled Disabled Player 1 Disabled MODE-1 Controller Player 1 Disabled Disabled Disabled Pl
INTERFACE SET UP menu ∑ Setting the RS-232C parameters (1) Press the F2 (RS-232C) key to set it ON. The parameter display now appears. BAUD RATE: DATA LENGTH: START BIT: STOP BIT: PARITY: 300, 600, 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600 bps 7 or 8 bits 1 bit, fixed 2 or 1 bit None, odd or even (2) Press the center cursor key. The input area now blinks. (3) Press the cursor keys to select the input area. The cursor moves on a block by block basis when the F key and cursor key are pressed together.
INTERFACE SET UP menu ∑ Setting the CH ASSIGN audio channel The commands from a controller which has only analog audio CH1 and CH2 preset commands can be re-read and allotted to the digital audio CH1 to CH4 (or CH1 to CH8 with an 8-channel format) and CUE channels. (1) Press the center cursor key to display the cursor. The input area now blinks. (2) Move the cursor to the CH ASSIGN block by pressing the F key and cursor key together.
PANEL SET UP menu This menu is displayed by pressing the following keys: SET UP # F11 F13 F12 F11 F10 F9 F1 F2 F3 – 128 – F4 F5 F6 F7 F8
PANEL SET UP menu Key Key designation Description F1 SOUND KEY Selection of click sound for function keys and IN/OUT keys. OFF: No click sound. HIGH: Loud click sound. LOW: Soft click sound. F2 SOUND ALARM Selection of warning sound when error occurs. OFF: No warning sound. HIGH: Loud warning sound. LOW: Soft warning sound. F3 JOG MAX SP. Jog maximum speed. s2 ( ) r2: Speed range from j2k to i2k. s1 ( ) r1: Speed range from j1k to i1k. s1 ( ) r2: Speed range from j1k to i2k.
PANEL SET UP (OP MAP REMOTE) menu Press the SET UP # F11 # F11 keys to display the OP MAP REMOTE menu. This menu is used to set and display the buttons, keys, controls, etc. which can be operated on the unit’s front panel in the remote mode.
PANEL SET UP (OP MAP REMOTE) menu Key Key designation Description F1 VIDEO For adjusting the video level. Selects the VIDEO OUT menu level adjustment function. When the key is pressed, the display is highlighted. F2 AUDIO For adjusting the audio level. Selects the AUDIO REC and PB level adjustment function. When the key is pressed, the display is highlighted. F3 TRACKING For selecting the tracking adjustment. Selects the tracking adjustment. When the key is pressed, the display is highlighted.
PANEL SET UP (OP MAP REMOTE) menu ∑ Correlation between F5 (MAP MODE) and F6 (FUNCTION) keys F5 (MAP MODE) ALL SELECT F6 (FUNCTION) Description of setting Operation keys (STOP, PLAY, etc.) Function keys (F1 to F13, controls, etc.) ENABLE Regardless of this menu’s settings, all settings are enabled. Regardless of this menu’s settings, all settings are enabled. DISABLE Regardless of this menu’s settings, all settings are disabled. Regardless of this menu’s settings, all settings are disabled.
PANEL SET UP (OP MAP LOCAL) menu Press the SET UP # F11 # F11 # F13 keys to display the OP MAP LOCAL menu. This menu is used to set and display the buttons, keys, controls, etc. which cannot be operated on the unit’s front panel in the local mode. The menu serves to prevent settings or adjustment values from being changed when the corresponding button, key or control is touched by mistake. ≥With the initial setting, all operations are enabled.
PANEL SET UP (OP MAP LOCAL) menu Key Key designation Description F1 VIDEO For adjusting the video level. Selects the VIDEO OUT menu level adjustment function. When the key is pressed, the display is highlighted. F2 AUDIO For adjusting the audio level. Selects the AUDIO REC and PB level adjustment function. When the key is pressed, the display is highlighted. F3 TRACKING For selecting the tracking adjustment. Selects the tracking adjustment. When the key is pressed, the display is highlighted.
USER SET UP menu This menu is displayed by pressing the following keys: SET UP # F12 F13 F12 F11 F10 F9 F1 F2 F4 Syscon (User File) Key F+F1 Load Delete No. 1~10 F6 F7 F8 F+F2 Save Key designation Description F1 LOAD Press together with F key. For loading This calls the selected user files. user files. F2 SAVE For saving user files. Press together with F key. This saves the selected user files. F3 DELETE For deleting user files. Press together with F key.
USER SET UP menu ∑ Saving user files Twelve files are provided in this unit. Two of these files are reserved: the LAST file containing the statuses established when the power was last turned off, and the FACTORY file containing the factory statuses (initial settings). These two files cannot be deleted or updated. The other 10 files are available as user files for storing the menu settings selected by the user. They can be called, deleted or updated as desired.
USER SET UP menu ∑ Locking user files When locked, the files are protected from subsequent attempts to delete or update their data. (1) Press the cursor keys to select the file to be locked. 1. EDITOR 1 (2) Input the password for files 1 to 4. For files 5 to 10, press the F key and F9 key together. When a file is locked, its display is shown in reverse video. 1. EDITOR 1 ¢ ≥When files are to be unlocked: When the password is input for files 1 to 4, the files are unlocked. 1.
USER SET UP menu ∑ Deleting user files Unnecessary files can be deleted. (1) Press the cursor keys to select the file to be deleted. 5. EDITOR 2 ¢ (File locked) (2) Check that the file to be deleted is unlocked. If it is locked, refer to the section on locking the user files, and unlock the file. 5. EDITOR 2 (Lock released) (3) Press the F key and F3 (DELETE) key together. The file is now deleted. ≥A locked file cannot be deleted unless it is first unlocked.
USER SET UP menu ∑ Copying user filenames When a file is to be given the same name, the filename is copied. (1) Press the cursor keys to select the filename to be copied. 1. EDITOR 1 (2) Press the FROM key. 1. EDITOR 1 (3) Press the cursor keys to select the number of file serving as the copy destination. 5. (4) Press the COPY key. The filename is copied. 5. EDITOR 1 (5) Press the F and F2 (SAVE) key together. ≥This function copies the filename only.
SYSTEM SET UP menu This menu is displayed by pressing the following keys: SET UP ) F4 The system format and video output format currently set in the menu are displayed.
SYSTEM SET UP menu Refer to the setting flowchart and output status tables on pages 144 and 145.) As indicated in the procedures below, select the system frequency, video recording format, audio recording format, and output formats for the output connectors to set the system format. Key Key designation F1 FREQ° For selecting the SYSTEM frequency. F2 —— F3 VIDEO For selecting the video recording format. Description For selecting the system frequency.
SYSTEM SET UP menu Key Key designation Description F4 AUDIO For selecting the audio recording format. For selecting the audio recording format. When the F4 key is pressed, the audio recording format selection window is opened. The format can now be selected using the cursor keys (but only when the “1080/59I”, “720/59P” or “480/59I” format has been selected). 24bit/8CH: The audio 8-channel format is selected. 20bit/4CH: The audio 4-channel format is selected.
SYSTEM SET UP menu Key Key designation Description F7 SD SDI For selecting the format in which the signals are to be output to SD SDI MAIN. When the F7 key is pressed, the HD SDI MAIN output selection window is opened. The output format can now be selected using the cursor keys [but only when “720/59.94P” or “1080/23.98PsF” (same format set for monitor as for HS SDI MAIN) has been selected as the system format.] 525I: The output is in the 525i format. 525P: The output is in the 525p format.
SYSTEM SET UP menu START1 Keys are indicated in the parentheses. (F1) NO EJECT YES WARNING: EJECT CASSETTE TO CHANGE FORMAT display F1: SYSTEM frequency setting ≥F1 backlighting comes on. ≥Displays go off inside VTR STATUS windows. ≥SYSTEM frequency window opens. Use > cursor to select frequency. (≥Backlighting goes off at same time as frequency is entered.) (C) (F3) (ENT) F3: VIDEO SYSTEM format setting ≥F3 backlighting comes on. ≥VIDEO SYSTEM FORMAT window opens. Use > cursor to select format.
SYSTEM SET UP menu System format and video output status table Optional board AJ-UDC3700AG FREQ VIDEO System format front setting REF HD_SDI OUT HD_MONI OUT SD_SDI OUT SD_SDI_MONI CMPST AUDIO HD_SDI HD_MONI SD_SDI HD_REF SD_REF 4ch (20bit) 1080i (1080/59.94i) (1080/59.94i) (525i) 1080/59.94i 1080/59.94i 525/59.94i 525i 525/59.94i 8ch (24bit) 4ch (20bit) 525/59.94p 525p 59.94 720p 720/59.94p (720/59.94p) (720/59.94p) 720/59.94p 525i 525/59.94i 525p 525/59.94p (1080/59.94i) (1080/59.
ENGINEER SET UP menu This menu is displayed when the SET UP > F13 and F keys are pressed together, and then press the F13 key again. F13 F12 F11 F10 F9 F1 Key F2 F3 Key designation F4 F5 F6 F7 F8 Description F1 —— F2 RF F3–F7 —— F8 EXIT Returns the VTR to the SET UP menu screen. F9 OPERATION Transfers the VTR to the OPERATION ENGINEER SET UP menu screen. F10–F13 —— Transfers the VTR to the RF ENGINEER SET UP menu screen.
RF ENGINEER SET UP menu This menu is displayed when the SET UP > F13 and F keys are pressed together and then the F13 key followed by the F2 key are pressed.
RF ENGINEER SET UP menu The Conceal V warning sensitivity and warning display output are set on this menu. Key Key designation Description F1 RED LAMP For selecting the lighting specifications for the red lamp on the front panel. When this lamp is lighted, the superimposed warning display, error log recording and remote output connectors (RS-232C/RS-422/PARALLEL) are also linked. LEVEL0: . . . (Setting for enhanced detection sensitivity: The red lamp lights even when one error occurs.) LEVEL1: . . .
OPERATION ENGINEER SET UP menu This menu is displayed when the SET UP > F13 and F keys are pressed together and then the F9 key is pressed.
OPERATION ENGINEER SET UP menu Key Key designation Description F1 EJECT LED Enables the lighting conditions of the EJECT button’s LED to be selected. MODE 1: The LED lights during the time starting when the VTR is transferred to the eject mode until the cassette is ejected or when cassette unloading is completed. (It lights during the unloading period and in the EJECT mode.) MODE 2: The LED lights during the time starting when the VTR is transferred to the eject mode until the cassette is ejected.
TEST menu This menu is displayed when the TEST key is pressed. F13 UDC BOARD INSTALLED F12 F11 F10 F9 F1 Key F2 F3 Key designation F4 F5 F6 F7 F8 Description F1 —— F2 RF Transfers the VTR to the RF TEST menu screen. F3 AUDIO Transfers the VTR to the AUDIO TEST menu screen. F4 MECHA Transfers the VTR to the MECHA TEST menu screen. F5 SYSTEM Transfers the VTR to the SYSTEM TEST menu screen. F6 FRONT Transfers the VTR to the TEST FRONT menu screen.
TEST menu ∑ OPERATION TIME display How long the VTR has been used for appears on this display. OPERATION: HEAD ROTATION: TAPE TRAVEL: THREADING: POWER ON: OPERATION TIME OPERATION : TAPE TRAVEL : POWER ON : Total power-on time Cumulative head drum rotation time Cumulative tape travel time Total number of loading/unloading repetitions Number of times power has been turned on 1515 HOURS HEAD ROTATION : 225 HOURS THREADING : 9043 TIMES ∑ SOFTWARE VERSION The software versions appear on this display.
RF TEST menu This menu is displayed by pressing the following keys: TEST > F2 F13 F12 F11 F10 F9 F1 F2 F3 – 153 – F4 F5 F6 F7 F8
RF TEST menu Key Key designation Description F1 EECC SMPL Change of error rate measurement time. FAST: Measurement interval is 20 fields. SLOW: Measurement interval is 2 seconds. F2 METER Switch of meter display. ERROR: Displays inner error level. ENV: Displays envelop level. F3 —— F4 LOAD Load of default value. F5 —— F6 MODE For selecting waveform monitor (WFM) output.° EYE: Outputs eye pattern. ENV: Outputs envelop. CONFI: Outputs CONFI CTL. R/P: Outputs R/P CTL. TC: Outputs TC waveform.
RF TEST menu ∑ Error rate display The error rates (error occurrence rates) are indicated on the 1) TOTAL ERROR and 2) INNER ERROR displays. TOTAL ERROR 5 4 3 2 1 INNER ERROR VIDEO & AUDIO 5 4 3 2 1 5 4 3 2 1 VIDEO AUDIO OUTER CH1 A B A B A B A B CH0 CH1 CH2 CH3 1) TOTAL ERROR During recording, the error rate of the simultaneous playback signals is displayed. During playback, the error rate of the playback signals is displayed. The audio channels are switched using the center cursor key.
RF adjustment value display menu F13 F12 F11 F10 F9 F1 Key F2 F3 Key designation F4 F5 F6 F7 F8 Description F1–F5 —— F6 ADJ MODE Adjust mode. FIX: Holds the current adjusted value. Parameter can be readjusted by remote adjustment but the value cannot be changed with this unit. F7 ADJ CH Selects the channel for display. EQ/REC/PLL: CH0, CH1, CH2, CH3 F8–F10 —— F11 ADJ RF RF adjustment value display.
AUDIO TEST menu This menu is displayed by pressing the following keys: TEST > F3 F13 F12 F11 F10 F9 F1 Key F2 F3 Key designation F4 F5 F6 F7 F8 Description F1 CH-1 Sets the CH1 analog input/output reference level. F2 CH-2 Sets the CH2 analog input/output reference level. F3 CH-3 Sets the CH3 analog input/output reference level. F4 CH-4 Sets the CH4 analog input/output reference level. F5 CUE Sets the CUE input/output reference level. F6 MONI.
MECHA TEST menu This menu is displayed by pressing the following keys: TEST > F4 F13 F12 F11 F10 F9 F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 F6 F7 F8 The menu below is displayed when the F5 key is pressed.
MECHA TEST men Key Key designation F1 MODE Loading without tape. F2 —— F3 C.SIZE Cassette size selection. F4 —— F5 SENSOR Sensor operation check. F6–F7 —— F8 EXIT F9–F13 —— Description NORMAL: Normal operation. NO-TAPE: Loading without cassette tape is possible. Loading starts when the STOP button is pressed. Cassette is selected with F3 key. To abort operation, press the EJECT button. Selects the size of the pseudo cassette when [NO TAPE] has been selected with F1 key.
SYSTEM TEST menu This menu is displayed by pressing the following keys: TEST # F5 . This menu contains keys for adjustments by service personnel. General users cannot operate these keys. Press F8 key to return to TEST menu. F13 F12 F11 F10 F9 F1 Key F2 F3 Key designation F1–F7 —— F8 EXIT F9–F13 —— F4 F5 F6 F7 Description Returns the VTR to the TEST menu screen.
SERVO TEST menu This menu is displayed by pressing the following keys: TEST # F7 .
SERVO TEST menu Key Key designation Description F1 TORQUE Reel torque adjustment. Key for adjustment by service personnel. F2 DATA SEND Torque data forwarding. Key for adjustment by service personnel. F3 MEASURE (Measure) Key for adjustment by service personnel. F4 AT AT head adjustment. Key for adjustment by service personnel. F5 METER ERROR: Displays inner error level. ENV: Displays envelop level. F6 PG SHIFT PG shifter adjustment. Key for adjustment by service personnel.
SERVO TEST menu ∑ Error rate display The error rates are displayed in terms of the 1) TOTAL ERROR and 2) INNER ERROR. For details, refer to the description of the error rate display for the RF TEST menu (on page 155). ∑ Tracking adjustment For details of the tracking adjustment, refer to the INSERT/ASSEMBLE MANUAL EDIT SET UP menu (on page 105).
TEST FRONT menu This menu is displayed by pressing the following keys: TEST # F6 F13 F12 F11 F10 F9 F1 Key F2 F3 Key designation F4 F5 F6 F7 F8 Description F1 PANEL Display check. Transfers the VTR to TEST FRONT PANEL menu screen. F2 KEYCHECK Front panel key check. Transfers the VTR to the TEST KEY CHECK menu screen. F3–F7 —— F8 EXIT F9–F13 —— Returns the VTR to the TEST menu screen.
TEST FRONT PANEL menu This menu is displayed by pressing the following keys: TEST # F6 # F1 . F13 F12 F11 F10 F9 F1 Key F2 F3 Key designation F1 MODE Display dot check. F2–F7 —— F8 EXIT F9–F13 —— F4 F5 F6 F7 F8 Description The entire display panel is lighted up in a fixed pattern and display dots are checked. Each time the key is pressed, 12 types of pattern are displayed. Returns the VTR to the TEST FRONT menu screen.
TEST FRONT KEY CHECK IN menu This menu is displayed by pressing the following keys: TEST # F6 # F2 . F13 F12 F11 F10 F9 F1 Key F2 F3 Key designation F1–F7 —— F8 EXIT F9–F13 —— F4 F5 F6 F7 F8 Description Returns the VTR to the TEST FRONT menu screen.
TEST FRONT KEY CHECK IN menu ∑ Dial and controls POWER ON EJECT OFF AUTO OFF SD CHANNEL CONDITION VIDEO HD INPUT CHECK AUDIO SERVO AUDIO MONITOR L R LEVEL CURSOR F2 F3 F4 F5 F6 F7 IN AUDIO OUT IN F12 TC/CHR F11 7 8 9 FROM COPY F10 4 5 6 / BS 1 2 3 C T F ENT 0 F1 REMOTE ASSEM INSERT VIDEO OUT F13 F9 UNITY MULTI CUE HOME When the ADJUST control, headphones control or search dial is turned, the number of pulses counted is displayed.
Inserting the IC card The insertion slot for the IC card is located on the back left of the front panel. Insert the IC card before using the TEST IC CARD menu.
TEST IC CARD menu Preparations When an error to be logged has occurred, this unit enables information on the date and time of the occurrence of the error to be recorded in addition to the TC information in the log. Initial registration of the date and time is required in order for this information to be recorded. Bear in mind that if the unit’s power has been off for more than one week, it will be necessary to re-register the date and time.
TEST IC CARD menu Key Key designation Description F1 USER_FIL User file management takes place using IC card. When the F key is pressed, transfer is made to TEST IC CARD USER FILE menu. ≥There is a load/save function for current (present deck status) and all registered files. ≥When user file is forwarded to deck, whether SYS_H and SYS_C should be sent together can be selected. F2 MULT_CUE 100 CUE_POINTS (MULTI_CUE) can be loaded/saved to IC card.
TEST IC CARD USER menu This menu is displayed by pressing the following keys: TEST > F13 > F1 . F13 F12 F11 F10 F1 F2 F3 F4 TO CARD F5 F6 Syscon (User File) Key F+F2 Save Key designation Front (User File) F+F3 Delete F+F6 Down Load F8 No. 1~10 Press together with F key. This calls the IC card’s user files. F2 SAVE Press together with F key. This saves the user files on the IC card. F3 DELETE Press together with F key. This deletes the IC card’s user files.
TEST IC CARD MULTI CUE menu This menu is displayed by pressing the following keys: TEST > F13 > F2 F13 F12 F11 F10 TO VTR TO CARD F1 F2 F3 F4 Syscon (Multi Cue File) Key F+F1 Up Load F3 IC CARD F+F2 Down Load F6 F7 F8 Key designation TO VTR UP_LD Press together with F key. This uploads saved files from the IC card to the VTR. F2 TO CARD DOWN_LD Press together with F key. This downloads saved files from the VTR to the IC card.
TEST IC CARD MULTI CUE SELECT menu This menu is displayed when the TEST > F13 > F2 > F and F1 keys are pressed together. F13 F12 F11 F10 TO VTR F1 F9 F2 F3 F4 F5 F6 F7 F8 OTEST IC CARD: MULTI CUE: SELECT menu function settingsN Key F1 Key designation TO VTR UP_LD Description Press together with F key. This uploads the selected files from the IC card to the VTR. F2 —— F3–F7 1–5 This selects the page to be transferred. F8 EXIT This returns the system to the TEST IC CARD: MULTI CUE menu.
TEST IC CARD MULTI CUE MONITOR menu This menu is displayed by pressing the following keys: TEST > F13 > F2 > F3 . F13 F12 F11 F10 F9 F1 Key F2 F3 Key designation F1 1 – F2 —— F3–F7 1–5 Designation of 1–5 cue number. F8 EXIT F9–F13 6–10 Designation of 6–10 cue number. F4 F5 F6 F7 F8 Description Returns the VTR to the TEST IC CARD MULTI CUE menu screen.
TEST IC CARD ERROR LOG menu This menu is displayed by pressing the following keys: TEST > F13 > F3 F13 F12 F11 F10 F9 TO CARD F1 F2 F3 Front (Error Log File) Key Machine Current IC CARD F7 F8 F+F1 Down Load Key designation Description F1 TO CARD DOWN_LD Press together with F key. This uploads saved files from the VTR to the IC card. “TO FRONT” is displayed when MACHINE CURRENT DATA has been selected.
TEST IC CARD ERROR LOG MONITOR menu This menu is displayed by pressing the following keys: TEST > F13 > F3 > F2 keys are pressed. To check the current log data of the VTR, first download the machine current data, and then monitor the log data. F13 F12 F11 F10 F9 F1 Key F2 F3 Key designation F1–F7 —— F8 EXIT F9–F13 —— F4 F5 F6 F7 F8 Description Returns the VTR to the TEST IC CARD ERROR LOG menu screen.
Error messages Four kinds of error messages are displayed by this VTR. (1) DIAG menu A warning mark (W) blinks at the top left of the menu screen when an erroneous setting, failure to verify a condition, warning or other problem that interferes with the use of the VTR has arisen. When the DIAG key is pressed, an error message appears on the screen.
DIAG menu error messages A warning mark (W) blinks at the top left of the screen when an erroneous setting, failure to verify a condition, warning or other problem that interferes with the use of the VTR has arisen. If the DIAG key is pressed while a warning is shown, an error message appears on the screen. F13 F12 F11 F10 F9 F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 F6 F7 F8 There are the following three kinds of DIAG menu screens.
DIAG ACTIVE menu When the DIAG key is pressed while the warning mark is displayed, the DIAG ACTIVE menu below appears. F13 F12 F11 F10 F9 F1 Key F2 F3 Key designation F4 F5 F6 F7 F8 Description F1 —— F2 MENU MASKED Transfers the VTR to the DIAG MASKED menu screen. F3 MENU LAST Transfers the VTR to the DIAG LAST menu screen. F4 —— F5 WARNING CANCEL Masks (cancels) the warning currently on display in the DIAG ACTIVE menu.
DIAG MASKED menu When the [F2] (MENU MASKED) key is pressed on the DIAG ACTIVE or DIAG LAST menu, the DIAG MASKED menu below appears. F13 F12 F11 F10 F9 F1 Key F2 F3 Key designation F1 MENU ACTIVE F2 —— F3 MENU LAST F4 —— F5 WARNING ACTIVATE F6–F13 —— F4 F5 F6 F7 F8 Description Transfers the VTR to the DIAG ACTIVE menu. Transfers the VTR to the DIAG LAST menu. Releases mask (cancel) of the warning currently on display.
DIAG LAST menu When the F3 (MENU LAST) key is pressed on the DIAG ACTIVE or DIAG MASKED menu, the DIAG LAST menu below appears. The error messages for the last three warnings are displayed. F13 F12 F11 F10 F9 F1 Key F2 F3 Key designation F4 F5 F6 F7 F8 Description F1 MENU ACTIVE Transfers the VTR to the DIAG ACTIVE menu. F2 MENU MASKED Transfers the VTR to the DIAG MASKED menu. F7 LAST CLEAR Clears all warnings displayed on the current DIAG LAST menu.
DIAG error messages Message Error description On-screen display FAN STOP1 FAN-1 has stopped. It will continue to operate for a while but when the internal temperature rises, its power will be turned off. FAN STOP FAN STOP2 FAN-2 has stopped. It will continue to operate for a while but when the internal temperature rises, its power will be turned off. FAN STOP NO CUE ERASE CURRENT No erase current is flowing to the CUE erase head.
DIAG error messages Message Error description On-screen display WRONG OPTIMIZED TRACKING VALUE The tracking optimizing operation resulted in a drop in the maximum envelope level by over 25%. Check the tape playback mode. OPT ERROR SERVO UNLOCKED BEFORE IN POINT The servo was disengaged (unlocked) before an edit IN point. OPT ERROR NO EXTERNAL HD REF The REF signal is not supplied to the HD REF input connector.
DIAG error messages Message Error description On-screen display INPUT DIGITAL AUDIO CH1/2 SYNC ERROR CONFIRM INPUT DIGITAL AUDIO A sync error has occurred in the AES/EBU CH1/2 input signals. Check the input signals. PCM ERROR INPUT DIGITAL AUDIO CH3/4 SYNC ERROR CONFIRM INPUT DIGITAL AUDIO A sync error has occurred in the AES/EBU CH3/4 input signals. Check the input signals.
DIAG error messages Message Error description On-screen display OVER-RUN ERROR IN RECEIVED COMMAND FROM RS-422 PORT An overrun error has occurred in the received command. RS-422 ERROR RS-422 COMMUNICATION STOP BY TIME OUT A timeout error has occurred. RS-422 ERROR RECEIVED INVALID COMMAND FROM RS-232C PORT An undefined command has been received. RS-232C ERROR SUM-CHECK ERROR IN RECEIVED COMMAND FROM RS-232C PORT A sum check error has occurred in the received command.
AUTO OFF error messages If a problem has occurred and the VTR cannot continue operating or the mechanism or tape may be damaged by continued operation, the AUTO OFF lamp on the VTR’s front panel come on, the buzzer sounds, and an error message appears on the screen. In this situation, stop operating the VTR, and proceed to fix the problem.
AUTO OFF error messages Message Error description On-screen display CPU TAPE HANDLE TROUBLE The CPU is not working properly due to an error in the interrupt processing, etc. SYSCON ERROR CPU (SERVO SYS) COMM. TROUBLE A problem has occurred in communication between the servo microcomputer and system control microcomputer. SERVO ERROR CASSETTE PHOTO SENSOR TROUBLE A problem with the LED has been detected.
SYSTEM error messages When a problem has occurred in the VTR and its operation can no longer be guaranteed, the system error lamp comes on, the buzzer sounds, and an error message appears on the screen. In this situation, stop operating the VTR immediately, and proceed to fix the trouble.
SYSTEM error messages Message Error description On-screen display AV NOT RESPONDING The AV microcomputer is not working properly. The reference signals from the S5 printed circuit board may not be the prescribed ones or some similar kind of problem is to blame. SYSTEM ERROR SYSCON NOT RESPONDING A problem has occurred in communication between the system control microcomputer and front microcomputer. SYSTEM ERROR S2 BOARD NOT RESPONDING The S2 printed circuit board has been removed.
Operation messages In the majority of cases, when a mistake has been made in operating a button or key during automatic editing, a message appears at the bottom right of the screen (above the tape speed display) telling the user how to proceed with operation. ≥The message is automatically cleared after it has been displayed for several seconds.
Operation messages (in AUTO EDIT mode) No. Message Description of error/problem 350 NO CASSETTE A cassette tape has not been inserted. 351 NO PRESET The editing channel has not been selected in the editing mode or during insert editing. 352 NO IN POINT The edit point data required for editing has not been entered. 353 NO PLY’ R MODE The mode in which the player is to be controlled has not been established. Set it correctly on the INSERT (or ASSEMBLE) AUTO EDIT menu.
Screen saver function This function is designed to prolong the service life of the VTR’s large display screen. The screen’s life may be shortened when the screen continuously displays menu screens on which no movement is occurring. Consequently, when the same menu screen on which no movement occurs is displayed continuously on the display screen for 5 or more minutes, it is automatically replaced with the screen saver screen shown below. The logo displayed moves around the screen.
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