Digital Video Cassette Recorder Operating Instructions Model No. AJ- P Before operating this product, please read the instructions carefully and save this manual for future use.
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Contents Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Parts and their functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Front panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Display panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 Rear panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13 Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Features Light and compact Multifunctional interface This unit is a 4U size digital VTR and can be easily mounted in a 19-inch rack by using the rack mounting adapters (AJ-MA75P, optional accessory). O Analog video input/output Both composite and component (Y, PB, PR) signal inputs/outputs are provided as standard. Up to 184 minutes of recording O SDI input/output Use of an SDI board (AJ-YA755G, optional accessory) enables input/output interfacing of the serial digital component signals.
Parts and their functions Front panel 1 POWER switch 2 Format display area The recording format and the format of the tape inserted in the unit are displayed here. DVCPRO: This indicates recording and playback of DVCPRO (25 Mbps) format tapes. DV: This indicates recording and playback of DV format tapes. 3 Cassette insertion slot 4 EJECT button When this button is pressed, the tape is unloaded and the cassette is ejected automatically a few seconds later.
Parts and their functions Front panel 9 FF button ;<6 79 POWER ON DVCPRO DV OFF METER FULL/FINE L COUNTER ASSEM VIDEO CUE TC RESET CH1 CH2 INSERT STAND BY PLAYER RECORDER EDIT PLAY REC REW STOP FF MONITOR SELECT R JOG SHTL SLOW A OUT A IN TRIM HEADPHONES MONITOR MIX PREVIEW/PREVIEW INPUT SELECT VIDEO AUTO EDIT : REW button SET PREROLL IN OUT When this button is pressed, the tape is rewound. The rewinding speed can be selected using setup menu No.102 (FF. REW MAX).
Parts and their functions Front panel @ Search dial DC POWER ON = > B ? DVCPRO DV OFF METER FULL/FINE L COUNTER ASSEM VIDEO CUE TC RESET CH1 CH2 INSERT MONITOR SELECT R STAND BY PLAYER RECORDER EDIT PLAY REC REW STOP FF JOG SHTL SLOW SHTL (shuttle) mode: A OUT A IN TRIM HEADPHONES MONITOR MIX INPUT SELECT VIDEO PREVIEW/PREVIEW AUTO EDIT SET PREROLL IN OUT AUDIO CH1 CH2 CH1 CH2 UNITY VAR REC TC PRESET MENU SET DIAG SUPER ON OFF TCG MODE CONTROL REC INH INT RE
Parts and their functions Front panel JKI H E F L POWER ON DVCPRO DV OFF METER FULL/FINE L COUNTER ASSEM VIDEO CUE TC RESET CH1 CH2 INSERT STAND BY PLAYER RECORDER EDIT PLAY REC REW STOP FF MONITOR SELECT R JOG SHTL SLOW A OUT A IN TRIM HEADPHONES MONITOR MIX INPUT SELECT VIDEO PREVIEW/PREVIEW AUTO EDIT SET PREROLL IN OUT AUDIO CH1 CH2 CH1 CH2 UNITY TC PRESET MENU SET DIAG SUPER ON OFF VAR REC REC INH INT TCG MODE CONTROL REGEN ON TAPE REMOTE PRESET EE LOCAL EX
Parts and their functions Front panel P Audio recording level control knobs These knobs are used to adjust the recording level of the PCM audio signals (CH1, CH2). Q Audio playback level control knobs These knobs are used to adjust the playback level of the PCM audio signals (CH1, CH2). M MONITOR SELECT (L andR) buttons These buttons are used to select the audio signals which are to be output to the MONITOR L and R connectors.
Parts and their functions Front panel POWER ON DVCPRO DV OFF METER FULL/FINE L COUNTER ASSEM VIDEO CUE TC RESET CH1 CH2 INSERT STAND BY PLAYER RECORDER EDIT PLAY REC REW STOP FF MONITOR SELECT R A IN JOG SHTL SLOW A OUT TRIM HEADPHONES MONITOR MIX INPUT SELECT VIDEO PREVIEW/PREVIEW AUTO EDIT SET PREROLL IN OUT AUDIO CH1 CH2 CH1 CH2 UNITY VAR REC TC PRESET MENU SET DIAG SUPER ON OFF REC INH INT TCG MODE CONTROL REGEN ON TAPE REMOTE PRESET EE LOCAL EXIT OFF PB
Parts and their functions Display panel 525 dB 1 2 WIDE REMOTE dB 0 0 -4 -4 CUE dB -8 -8 -8 -12 -12 -12 -16 -16 -16 -20 -20 -20 -25 -25 -25 -30 -30 -30 - - - L R 3 L R VIDEO AUDIO Y PB PR CMPST ANALOG AES/EBU USER SET SDI SDTI/1394 SG SDI SDTI/1394 SG 1 2 7 6 8 SCH SERVO U = EDIT REC INH DVCPRO DVCAM CTL TC L R UB 1 WIDE lamp This lamp lights when 16:9 wide-screen information is being recorded on a tape.
Parts and their functions Display panel 9 EDIT, EDIT REC, REC and REC INH lamps EDIT: This lights when an editing mode has been selected. EDIT REC: This lights when the edit recording mode has been established. REC: This lights when the recording mode has been established. REC INH: This lights in the recording inhibit status (when the REC INH switch at the bottom front panel is set to ON or the cassette is in the accidental erasure prevention status). In this status, recording and editing are not possible.
Parts and their functions Rear panel 1 AC IN socket Connect one end of the power cord supplied to this socket and the other end to the power outlet. 2 DIGITAL AUDIO IN and OUT connectors These are the input and output connectors for digital audio signals that comply with the AES/EBU standards. The digital audio signals which are to be input to these connectors must be synchronized with the video input signals. Otherwise, noise will be generated in the audio output signals.
Parts and their functions Rear panel AES/EBU AC IN ANALOG CH1/2 IN REMOTE ANALOG VIDEO IN OPTION 1 REMOTE IN/OUT ON Y CH1 PUSH AUDIO PUSH CH2 IN PUSH TC SDI IN IN 75Ω OUT OFF REMOTE PB CH1/2 OUT 1 OUT TC OUT REF VIDEO IN 2 ENCODER REMOTE ON PR ACTIVE THROUGH 75Ω OFF CH1 RS-232C AUDIO OUT CH2 3 MON L (SUPER) OPTION 2 Y A PARALLEL REMOTE connector This connector is used when the VTR is to be operated by an external component.
AES/EBU AC IN ANALOG CH1/2 IN REMOTE ANALOG VIDEO IN OPTION 1 REMOTE IN/OUT ON Y CH1 PUSH AUDIO PUSH CH2 IN PUSH TC SDI IN IN 75Ω OUT OFF REMOTE PB CH1/2 OUT 1 OUT TC OUT REF VIDEO IN 2 ENCODER REMOTE ON PR ACTIVE THROUGH 75Ω OFF CH1 RS-232C AUDIO OUT CH2 3 MON L (SUPER) OPTION 2 Y 1 PB (WFM) VIDEO OUT SDTI IN PARALLEL PR 2 3 (SUPER) SIGNAL GND SERVICE ONLY MON R OUT 1 2
Connections Connections with editing controller Recorder AV monitor Video monitor signals POWER ON DVCPRO DV OFF METER FULL/FINE L COUNTER ASSEM VIDEO CUE RESET CH1 INSERT TC R STAND BY PLAYER RECORDER EDIT PLAY REC REW STOP FF JOG SHTL SLOW CH2 MONITOR SELECT A OUT A IN TRIM HEADPHONES Audio monitor signals MONITOR MIX INPUT SELECT VIDEO PREVIEW/PREVIEW AUTO EDIT SET PREROLL IN OUT AUDIO CH1 CH2 CH1 CH2 UNITY VAR REC TC PRESET MENU SET DIAG SUPER ON OFF REC
POWER ON DVCPRO DV OFF METER FULL/FINE L COUNTER ASSEM VIDEO CUE TC RESET CH1 CH2 INSERT STAND BY PLAYER RECORDER EDIT PLAY REC REW STOP FF MONITOR SELECT R JOG SHTL SLOW A OUT A IN TRIM HEADPHONES MONITOR MIX INPUT SELECT VIDEO PREVIEW/PREVIEW AUTO EDIT SET PREROLL IN OUT AUDIO CH1 CH2 CH1 CH2 UNITY VAR REC TC PRESET MENU SET DIAG SUPER ON OFF REC INH INT TCG MODE CONTROL REGEN ON TAPE REMOTE PRESET EE LOCAL EXIT OFF PB 17
Jog/Shuttle Jog mode Shuttle mode the search dial so that it remains pressed in. the search dial so that it is released from the 1 Press 1 Press Check that the JOG lamp has lighted. pressed-in position. the search dial. 2 Turn The dial’s click-stops are released, and the tape is played back at the speed (–1a to +1a) corresponding to the speed at which the dial is turned. The maximum speed can be switched using setup menu No. 323 (JOG FWD MAX) and No. 324 (JOG REV MAX) settings.
Manual editing the editing mode. 1 Select ASSEMBLE: Assemble (frame-to-frame continuity) editing is performed in this mode. INSERT: Insert editing is performed in this mode. the channels to be edited. 2 Select For insert editing, press the buttons corresponding to the channels to be edited so that their lamps light. monitoring the TV monitor, search the 4 While position (IN point) where the editing is to be started, and press the PLAY and EDIT buttons together at this position.
Automatic editing (deck-to-deck) Switch settings and adjustments When using the AJ-SD755 as the recorder When using the AJ-SD755 as the player 1 Set the POWER switch to ON. 1 Set the POWER switch to ON. the INPUT SELECT buttons to select the the playback levels are to be adjusted using the 2 Use 2 Iflevel video and audio input signals. controls, set the audio level control selector 3 Switch the time counter display to TC, CTL or UB. switch to the VAR position.
Automatic editing (deck-to-deck) Selecting the editing mode Registering the edit points the editing mode. 1 Select For assemble editing, press the ASSEM button. the edit IN point by performing the jog or 1 Locate shuttle operation. For insert editing, press the INSERT button. ASSEM: This sets the unit to assemble (frame-to-frame continuity) editing mode. INSERT: This sets the unit to insert editing mode. the channels to be edited. 2 Select With assemble editing, the ASSEM lamp lights.
Automatic editing (deck-to-deck) Checking and previewing edit points the IN (or OUT) button to check the edit 1 Press point. The value of the registered edit point appears on the display panel. holding down the IN (or OUT) button, press 2 While the PREROLL button and check the picture at the edit point. The tape is cued up to the edit IN (or OUT) point, and a still picture of the point appears. O If STOP has been selected as the setup menu No.
Automatic editing (deck-to-deck) Modifying edit points an edit point 1 Re-registering Locate the new edit point by performing the jog or shuttle operation, and press the IN (or OUT) button and SET button at the same time to re-register the edit point. an edit point in 1-frame increments 2 Modifying (trimming function) Press the TRIM button while holding down the IN (or OUT) button. Each time the + button is pressed, the point is moved ahead by one frame.
Automatic editing (deck-to-deck) Executing and reviewing automatic editing the AUTO EDIT button. 1 Press Automatic editing is now executed. completion of the editing, press the REVIEW 2 Upon button. O To suspend editing at any time, press the STOP button. O When the edit OUT point is reached, the tape is post-rolled, after which it stops.
Audio split editing The video edit points and audio edit points can be registered independently, and editing can be executed with the video point offset from the audio points. Audio edit points cannot be registered when the assemble editing mode has been selected. After registering the edit points, proceed with the same operations as for insert editing. $ Registering the edit points Video IN point: Press the SET button while holding down the IN button.
Audio split editing $ Duration display The duration can be indicated on the display panel only. Between the video IN and OUT points: Press the IN button and OUT button at the same time. Between the audio IN and OUT points: Press the A IN button and A OUT button at the same time.
Variable memory editing Using the unit as a controller (deck-to-deck editing mode recorder) to control the playback speed of the VTR used as the player, editing can be performed in speed variable mode. $ Selecting the variable memory mode When deck-to-deck editing (either the RECORDER or PLAYER lamp lights) is to be performed, set the initial speed (–1.0 to +2.0) by turning the search dial with the SET button held down to transfer the unit to variable memory mode.
Setup (initial settings) This VTR’s main settings are performed while making selections using a system of menus. If a TV monitor has been connected to the VIDEO OUT 3 connector on the rear panel, the setup menus are displayed on the TV monitor. By installing the SDI board (AJ-YA755G, available as an optional accessory) in the VTR, it is possible to display the setup menus also on a TV monitor which has been connected to the SDI OUT 3 connector.
Setup menus This VTR can hold five user files, each of which has its own specific menu settings, and one of these files can be selected for use. Changing the file 1 Press the MENU button. the FF button is pressed while holding down 2 When the DIAG button, the next user file is selected; conversely, when the REW button is pressed while holding down the DIAG button, the previous user file is selected.
Setup menus Loading user files The contents of the USER2, USER3, USER4 or USER5 file can be copied (loaded) into the USER1 file. Also, the contents of the USER1 file can be copied (saved) into the USER2, USER3, USER4 or USER5 file. screen and counter display. Menu screen SETUP-MENU Load/save USER 1 the SET button.
Setup menus Saving user files 1 Press the MENU button. the PLAY button. 6 Press The settings of USER1 are saved in the user file the REW button or FF button while holding 2 Press down the DIAG button to select the USER1 file. the search dial to move the cursor (2) on the 3 Turn menu screen to No. A01 (SAVE). SETUP-MENU MENU NO.A00-0000 804 BLANK LINE BLANK A00 LOAD USER2 USER2 2A01 SAVE A02 P.ON LOAD OFF END selected in step 4 and stored in the memory.
Setup menus SYSTEM menu No./Item 00 Description This selects the signal to output from the VIDEO OUT 2 connector. WFM SEL No./Item 14 SCH COARSE 0000 0001 CTL : The CTL signal is output. TC : The TIME CODE signal is output. 0002 VIDEO : The VIDEO OUT signal is output. 0003 RF : The PB RF signal is output. 0004 ENV : The PB ENV signal is output. OThe settings can be changed at any time regardless of the setup menu item No. 30 (MENU LOCK) setting.
Setup menus SYSTEM menu No./Item Description No./Item 18 System phase adjustment. 23 SYS H OFFSET 0000 –3 : –13.4 µsec 0001 –2 : –8.96 µsec 0002 –1 : –4.52 µsec 0003 0 : 0 sec 0004 1 : +4.52 µsec 0005 2 : +8.96 µsec 0006 3 : +13.4 µsec Factory settings will remain unchanged even if an attempt is SET UP LEVEL 19 SYS SC/H 22 This sets the setup (black) level. Max. variable range: 14 IRE (100 mV) 0000 : 0128 : 0255 24 HUE 0000 : 0128 : 0255 25 –128 : 0 : 127 This sets the chroma level.
Setup menus USER menu No./Item 000 P-ROLL TIME Description This sets the preroll time. The preroll time can be set from 0 to 15 seconds in 1-second increments. 0000 : 0005 : 0015 001 LOCAL ENA 0s : 5s : 15s When the automatic editing mode [PREVIEW, AUTO EDIT] is set, the unit will not operate if the preroll time is set to 0 seconds. This selects the buttons which can be operated on the front panel when the CONTROL switch has been set to REMOTE. 0000 DIS : No buttons can be operated.
Setup menus USER menu No./Item Description 009 This sets the position of the characters on the horizontal plane for the time code and other CHARA H-POS super displays output to the VIDEO OUT 3/SDI OUT 3 (AJ-YA755G, optional) connector. 0000 0 : : 0004 4 : : 0016 16 When setting this item, the DISPLAY SEL status is output to VIDEO OUT 3/SDI OUT 3 even if SUPER OFF has been set. However, when the menu is exited, operation complies with the SUPER OFF/ON setting.
Setup menus USER menu No./Item 100 SEARCH ENA 101 Description This selects the direct search dial operation. 0000 DIAL : For direct search dial operations. 0001 KEY : Operation is not transferred to the search mode unless the search button is pressed. No./Item 105 AUTO EE SEL SHTL MAX 102 a8.4 : 8.4a normal speed a16 : 16a normal speed a32 : 32a normal speed This sets the maximum speed for FF and REW operations. FF.
Setup menus USER menu No./Item No./Item Description 109 This selects whether to rewind the tape automatically to the tape start when the tape end is detected. AUTO REW 0000 0001 110 OFF : The tape stops at the tape end. ON : The tape is rewound to the tape start. 0000 OFF : The VTR does not stop. 0001 ON : The VTR stops automatically. OThe stop mode concerned is either the stop or the still-picture (SHTL STILL or SLOW STILL) mode depending on the setup menu No.
Setup menus USER menu No./Item 114 REC INH LAMP Description This selects whether to cause the REC INH lamp to flash or light up when the cassette has been set to the accidental erasure prevention status. 0000 LIGHT : The lamp lights up. 0001 FLASH : The lamp flashes. When the REC INH switch is set to ON, the REC INH lamp always lights regardless of the general setting status.
Setup menus USER menu No./Item 200 Description This selects whether two or more VTRs are to be operated in synchronization. PARA RUN 0000 DIS : No operation in synchronization 0001 ENA : Operation in synchronization When operating two or more VTRs in synchronization, set all the VTRs to ENA. 202 This sets the ID information to be returned to the controller. ID SEL 0000 OTHER 0001 DVCPRO 0002 ORIG OID information of any VTR except for the DVCPRO’s is set in OTHER.
Setup menus USER menu No./Item 301 IN/OUT DEL Description This selects the operation to be performed when an edit point has been set incorrectly (when the OUT point is before the IN point). No./Item 306 EDIT RPLCE2 0000 MANU : Editing is not executed unless the illegal edit point is cleared or set again properly. 0001 AUTO : The edit points already input are automatically cleared.
Setup menus USER menu No./Item 311 Description This selects the connection method for the digital audio edit IN point. AUD EDIT IN 0000 0001 312 AUD EDIT OUT 313 AUTO ENTRY 0000 0001 This sets the maximum JOG FWD speed. JOG FWD MAX 0000 +4.1 : +4.1 (+3.1)a speed 0001 +1.85 : +1.85a speed 0002 +1 : +1a speed OThe value for the DV/DVCAM tape is shown in parenthesis ( ). OThe maximum speed is set to +1a when the dial on the front panel is operated. OAt any speed setting other than +4.
Setup menus USER menu No./Item 400 STILL TIMER Description This menu item is for selecting the time to elapse before the tape protection mode is established when a DVCPRO tape is used. It is also for selecting the time to elapse before the tape protection mode is established when the VTR has been left standing in the STOP or search STILL (JOG, SLOW or SHTL) mode. (Unit: s = second, min = minute) 0000 0001 0002 0003 0004 0005 0006 0007 0008 401 SRC PROTECT 0.
Setup menus USER menu No./Item 500 VITC BLANK
Setup menus USER menu No./Item 511 VITC OUT
Setup menus USER menu
Setup menus USER menu No./Item 622 SETUP
Setup menus USER menu No./Item 661 UMID GEN
Setup menus USER menu
Setup menus USER menu
Setup menus USER menu
Setup menus USER menu No./Item 800 Description For selecting the mode for recording signals on additional lines. ADD LINE 0000 OFF : No signals are recorded on additional lines. 0001 YC422 : The 422 mode signals are recorded on 1 line. 0002 YC411 : The 411 mode signals are recorded on 1 line. 0003 Y1_B/W : Only the Y signal is recorded on 1 line directly. 0004 Y1_BPF : Only the Y signal is recorded on 1 line after it has been separated from the C signal.
Setup menus USER menu No./Item 803 TELETEXT DET Description For selecting the method used to detect the lines in which the teletext signals are to be recorded. 0000 OFF : The teletext signals are not recorded. 0001 AUTO : The teletext signals are automatically detected and recorded. 0002 MANU : The lines in which the teletext signals are to be recorded are selected and set.
Setup menus USER menu
Time code/user bit Time code The time code is used when the time code signal generated by the time code generator (time code signal generator) is to be recorded on the tape, its values are to be read by the time code reader (time code signal reader), and the absolute position of the tape is to be displayed in increments of hours, minutes, seconds and frames. The time code is written in the sub-code area (data area) of the helical track.
Time code/user bit Setting the external time code Reproducing the time code/user bit 1 Set the VTR to stop mode. 1 Set the VTR to stop mode. 2 Select “TC” using the COUNTER button. 2 Select “TC” or “UB” using the COUNTER button. the TCG switch to EXT. (External time code the PLAY button. 3 Set 3 Press selection) Playback starts and the time code is shown on the following settings can be selected with setup 4 The menu No. 505 (EXT TC SEL).
Superimpose screen The control signals, time code, etc. are displayed using abbreviations. TV monitor Characters displayed The background of characters superimposed on the display can be changed using setup menu No. 011 (CHARA TYPE). TCR 22 : 22 : 22 : 22 TCR 22 : 22 : 22 : 22 Abbreviations: TV monitor TCR 2 2 : 2 2 : 2 2 : 2 2 TV monitor CTL : Control signal count value TCR : Time code data recorded in the SBC area TCR.
Video output signals and servo reference signal This section explains how the output signals and servo reference signal are selected. External synchronization of video output signals The video output signals are output in synchronization with the REF VIDEO input signal or video input signal. As shown in the figure below, this signal is selected in accordance with the setup menu settings, VTR mode and availability of the video input signal.
Video output signals and servo reference signal Servo reference signal The REF VIDEO input signal or video input signal is selected as the servo reference signal. As shown in the figure below, the signal is selected in accordance with the setup menu settings, VTR mode and availability of the video input signal. 58 Synchronization is determined as follows depending on the availability of the REF VIDEO input signal when “BB”, “CB100” or “CB75” has been selected as the setup menu No.
Audio V fade function When editing tapes, the edit point splicing selection (setup menu No. 311 and 312) information is recorded on the tape. This information is then sensed during playback, and V fade or cut processing is automatically performed for these sections. However, only when the playback fade selection (No. 727) is AUTO. When the edit point splicing selection (setup menu No. 311 and 312) is CUT Audio signal A Audio signal B Noise appears at the edit splice.
Audio recording channel and monitor output selection Audio recording channel Monitor output channel The audio recording channels are selected on the AUDIO setup menu as shown below. The monitor output channels are selected using the MONITOR SELECT and MONITOR MIX button as shown below.
Rack mounting The unit can be mounted into a 19-inch standard rack using the optional rack-mounting adaptors (AJMA75P). For the installation rails, it is recommended that the 18-inch rail and bracket (model number CC3061-99-0400) by Chassis Trak be used. (The complete slide rail and bracket unit is not available from Panasonic.) For further details, consult your dealer. the AJ-MA75P rack mount adapter using 4 Attach the same 4 screws. the inner members of the slide rails.
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.
Error messages When a warning occurs in this unit, the error number is indicated on the counter display. Open the DIAG menu to display a description of the error on the counter display or monitor TV. When a operational malfunction has occurred in the unit, the error number flashes on the counter display. DIAG menu $ “WARNING” information display O A warning message is displayed whenever a warning occurs. When warnings have not been detected, “NO WARNING” is displayed.
Error messages $ Displaying the “HOURS METER” information Turn the search dial to move the cursor (2). The description for the item where the cursor is located is shown on the counter display. No./Item Ser Description Displays the unit’s serial No. If “T&S&M” is selected in the setup menu No. 008 (DISPLAY SEL), a message appears in the mode display whenever a warning or error occurs. When multiple events occur, the event with the highest priority is displayed.
Error messages Warning messages Priority High OMonitor display ODescription OVTR operation and corrective action Priority E-04 (UNKNOWN SIG) This appears when the SDTI input signals are not DVCPRO or DV format signals. (The data stream format complies with the SMPTE 321M standard.) VTR: No recording operations can be performed. OCheck whether the SDTI input has been connected properly. (This warning is displayed when SDI signals are being input.
Error messages Error messages Display E-20 DEW E-29 FRONT LOAD MOTOR E-31 LOADING MOTOR E-35 SERVO CONTROL ERROR ODescription OVTR operation and corrective action If condensation is detected, the error number flashes and the unit transfers to eject mode. The drum rotates after the cassette is ejected to eliminate the condensation. Once the unit is released from condensation status, the error message display is cleared and the VTR is able to be used.
Error messages Error messages Display E-64 S REEL ROTA TOO FAST E-67 T REEL ROTA TOO FAST E-69 T REEL TORQUE ERR E-70 S REEL TORQUE ERR ODescription OVTR operation and corrective action Consult your dealer if the error message is still displayed even after restarting the unit. If the supply reel motor speed is abnormally high, the error number flashes on the display. VTR: STOP OSet the POWER switch to OFF and then to ON again.
RS-232C interface The VTR can be operated by commands when the RS-232C interface is used. (See command table on pages 71, 72.) $ Conditions for acknowledging commands from RS-232C interface O The front panel CONTROL switch must be at REMOTE. O The setup menu No. 204 “RS232C SEL” must be ON. If the above conditions are not met, [ACK] + [STX] ER001 [EXT] is returned to the external unit. Whether the [ACK] code is returned depends on the setting which has been selected for setup menu item No.
RS-232C interface Software specifications (Protocol) 1. Communication parameters Communication system Asynchronous, full duplex Communication speed 300/600/1200/2400/4800/9600 Bit length 7bit/8 bit Stop bit 1 bit/2 bit Parity bit NONE/ODD/EVEN ACK code ACK code returned/ACK code not returned The ACK code is what is returned from the VTR to the controller when data has been successfully sent from the controller. $ Data format [STX] 02h [command] XX XX XX [:] 3Ah [data] [ETX] XX.....
RS-232C interface 3. Return format [VTR 5 controller (PC)] The following responses are made to the command. If necessary, more than one response is made. $ When the communication has terminated normally 1. The receive completion message is returned. [ACK] 06h 2. The execution completion message is returned. [STX] [command] [data] [ETX] 02h XX XX XX XX.....XX 03h [command] : This is the message (data) which is returned or the execution completion message identifier. [data] : This is the data to be returned.
RS-232C interface 5. Command table VTR operation $ Commands relating to operation control SHTL FORWARD O As for the return (completion) message, [ACK] is first returned when data is received, and the execution message is subsequently returned. It is only the execution message which is listed in this table. O In the case of commands not listed in the table, ER001 (invalid command) is returned after [ACK] has been returned.
RS-232C interface $ Commands relating to inquiries O As for the return (completion) message, [ACK] is first returned when data is received, and the execution message is subsequently returned. It is only the execution message which is listed in this table. O In the case of commands not listed in the table, ER001 (invalid command) is returned after [ACK] has been returned.
SDTI interface Digital data input/output operations using the SDTI format (compressed digital interface) are enabled by installing the AJ-YAC930G SDTI board (optional accessory) in this unit. AES/EBU SDTI (Serial Data Transport Interface) complies with the SMPTE 305M standard. The data stream format transferred via the SDTI complies with the SMPTE 321M standard.
Connector signals VIDEO IN RS-422A REMOTE (9P) SDI IN (DIGITAL) BNCa2, Active through (Option) Y, PB, PR (ANALOG) BNCa3 VIDEO IN BNCa2, Loop-through, 75Ω termination switch provided REF VIDEO IN BNCa2, Loop-through, 75Ω termination switch provided VIDEO OUT SDI OUT (DIGITAL) BNCa3 (Option) Y, PB, PR (ANALOG) BNCa3 VIDEO OUT BNCa3 O REMOTE IN/OUT Pin No.
Connector signals PARALLEL REMOTE (25P) RS-232C D-SUB 25-pin (crossover cable supported) Pin No.
Specifications [GENERAL] Power supply: AC 100 – 240 V, 50 – 60 Hz Power consumption: 110 W (with all options) indicates safety information. [VIDEO] $ Digital video Sampling frequencies: Y: 13.5 MHz, PB/PR: 3.375 MHz Quantizing: 8 bits Operating ambient temperature: 41°F to 104°F (5°C to 40°C) Video compression method: DV-Based compression (SMPTE 314M) Operating ambient humidity: 10% to 80% (no condensation) Video compression rate: DVCPRO: 1/5 Weight: 33.0 lb (15.
Specifications [VIDEO] [AUDIO] $ Video output connector $ Audio input connector Analog component output: BNCa3 (Y, PB, PR) Y: 1.0 V [p-p], PB/PR: 0.486/0.7 V [p-p] switchable, 75Ω (75% color bar, 7.
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