Panasonic Speaker System AJ SD955BE User Manual

Digital Video Cassette Recorder  
Operating Instructions  
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Operating precaution  
IMPORTANT  
“Unauthorized recording of copyrighted  
television programmes, video tapes and other  
materials may infringe the right of copyright  
owners and be contrary to copyright laws.”  
Operation near any appliance which generates  
strong magnetic fields may give rise to noise in the  
video and audio signals. If this should be the case,  
deal with the situation by, for instance, moving the  
source of the magnetic fields away from the unit  
before operation.  
THIS APPARATUS MUST BE EARTHED  
To ensure safe operation the three-pin plug must be  
inserted only into a standard three-pin power point  
which is effectively earthed through the normal  
house-hold wiring.  
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CAUTION:  
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR SHOCK  
HAZARD, REFER MOUNTING OF THE  
OPTIONAL  
INTERFACE  
BOARD  
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Extension cords used with the equipment must be  
three-core and be correctly wired to provide  
connection to earth. Wrongly wired extension cords  
are a major cause of fatalities.  
The fact that the equipment operates satisfactorily  
does not imply that the power point is earthed and  
that the installation is completely safe. For your  
safety, if in any doubt about the effective earthing of  
the power point, consult a qualified electrician.  
AUTHORIZED SERVICE PERSONNEL.  
CAUTION:  
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR SHOCK  
HAZARD, REFER CHANGE OF SWITCH  
SETTING INSIDE THE UNIT TO QUALIFIED  
SERVICE PERSONNEL.  
DO NOT REMOVE PANEL COVER BY  
UNSCREWING.  
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CAUTION:  
Do not install or place this unit in a  
bookcase, built-in cabinet or any other  
confined space in order to maintain adequate  
ventilation. Ensure that curtains and any  
other materials do not obstruct the  
ventilation to prevent risk of electric shock or  
fire hazard due to overheating.  
To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove  
cover. No user serviceable parts inside.  
Refer servicing to qualified service personnel.  
CAUTION:  
THE AC OUTLET (MAINS SOCKET) SHALL  
BE INSTALLED NEAR THE EQUIPMENT AND  
SHALL BE EASILY ACCESSIBLE.  
CAUTION:  
Even when the Power Switch is in the OFF  
position, a small current flows the filter circuit.  
WARNING:  
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR SHOCK  
HAZARD, KEEP THIS EQUIPMENT AWAY  
FROM ALL LIQUIDS-USE AND STORE ONLY  
IN LOCATIONS WHICH ARE NOT EXPOSED  
TO THE RISK OF DRIPPING OR SPLASHING  
LIQUIDS, AND DO NOT PLACE ANY LIQUID  
CONTAINERS ON TOP OF THE EQUIPMENT.  
CAUTION:  
Keep the temperature inside the rack to  
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between 5°C to 40°C.  
Bolt the rack securely to the floor so that it  
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will not topple over when VTR is drawn out.  
CAUTION:  
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR SHOCK  
HAZARD AND ANNOYING INTERFERENCE,  
USE THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES  
ONLY.  
indicates safety information.  
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Contents  
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4  
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5  
Time code/user’s bit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57  
Superimpose screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59  
Parts and their functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6  
Front panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6  
Display panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12  
Rear panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14  
Video output signals and servo reference  
signal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60  
Audio V fade function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62  
Audio recording channel and monitor output  
selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63  
Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16  
Tapes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18  
Printed circuit board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63  
Rack mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64  
Video head cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65  
Condensation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65  
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65  
Error messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66  
RS-232C interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71  
SDTI interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76  
Connector signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77  
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79  
Jog/Shuttle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19  
SD955B  
Manual editing  
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20  
SD955B  
Preroll  
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20  
SD955B  
Automatic editing (deck-to-deck)  
. . . . . . .21  
Switch settings and adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . .21  
Selecting the editing mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22  
Registering the edit points . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22  
Checking and previewing edit points . . . . . . . . . .23  
Modifying edit points . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24  
Executing and reviewing automatic editing . . . . .25  
SD955B  
Audio split editing  
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26  
SD955B  
Variable memory editing  
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Optional interface boards  
OAnalog Video Input Board  
AJ-YA932G (625i), AJ-YA931G (525i)  
OSDTI Interface Board  
AJ-YAC930G  
ODigital Video Interface Board (IEEE 1394)  
AJ-YAD955G  
Setup (initial settings) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29  
Setup menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30  
SYSTEM menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33  
USER menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35  
<BASIC> . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35  
<OPERATION> . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37  
<INTERFACE> . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40  
<EDIT> . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41  
<TAPE PROTECT> . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43  
<TIME CODE> . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44  
<VIDEO> . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46  
<AUDIO> . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50  
<V BLANK> . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53  
<MENU> . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56  
Use only the optional boards listed above.  
The AJ-YAD455P or AJ-YAD755G cannot be  
used with this unit.  
AJ-YAD455P: IEEE 1394 board for the AJ-D455  
AJ-YAD755G: IEEE 1394 board for the AJ-SD755  
Never use the AJ-YAD455P or AJ-YAD755G with  
this unit as it will cause malfunctioning.  
Introduction  
The AJ-SD930B and AJ-SD955B are multi-purpose  
studio digital VTRs which utilize small, 1/4-inch wide  
cassette tapes for high quality recording, playback  
and editing of video images recorded at a rate of 50  
Mbps in addition to recording, playback and editing in  
DVCPRO (25 Mbps) format.  
These VTRs incorporate digital compression  
technology to dramatically reduce deterioration of  
picture quality and sound resulting from dubbing,  
thereby attaining high picture quality.  
These units also come equipped with a variety of  
functions, such as assemble and insert functions,  
which are necessary when performing editing  
operations with a VTR.  
(Editing operations cannot be performed with the AJ-  
SD930B alone; however, these operations are  
possible if an external controller is connected to the  
unit.)  
These operating instructions include descriptions for both the AJ-SD955B and AJ-SD930B.  
SD955B  
Descriptions which concern only the AJ-SD955B are marked with  
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Features  
Light and compact  
Time codes  
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).  
This unit has  
generator)/TCR (time code reader).  
In addition to the internal time code, external time  
code input or input signal VITC can be recorded on  
this VTR as the time code.  
a
built-in TCG (time code  
Up to 92 minutes of recording  
M cassettes (max. 33 minutes: using the AJ-5P33MP)  
and L cassettes (max. 92 minutes: using the AJ-  
5P92LP) can be used with this unit. Tape width is a  
compact 1/4-inch.  
Multifunctional interface  
OSerial digital input/output  
A component serial interface is provided as  
standard and enables interfacing of the serial digital  
component signals.  
Superior picture quality  
Superior picture quality is achieved through 4:2:2  
component signal recording at 2 times the recording  
rate of the existing DVCPRO (25 Mbps) format.  
OAnalogue video input/output  
Both composite and component signal outputs are  
provided as standard.  
Use of an analogue video input board (AJ-YA932G,  
optional accessory) enables interfacing of the  
component (Y, PB, PR) and composite signal input.  
Switching between 525i and 625i TV systems  
SD955B  
By selecting the setting (setup menu item No. 070)  
that matches the video input signal TV system (525i or  
625i), the signals of each TV system can be recorded  
and/or played back.  
Use the AJ-YA931G analog video input board  
when the AJ-SD955B is to be used with a 525i  
system.  
SDI interface  
A 4:2:2 serial digital interface is a standard feature.  
Compatibility with DVCPRO (25 Mbps) format  
This unit can record, play back and edit material in the  
existing DVCPRO (25 Mbps) format.  
OAES/EBU audio input/output  
Digital audio input/output connectors are provided.  
Compatibility with general consumer video  
equipment  
DV cassette tapes containing material shot with a  
consumer digital camera or the like can be played  
back on this unit. A cassette adapter (AJ-CS455P) is  
necessary when a mini DV cassette tape is to be  
used.  
OIEEE1394 digital input/output  
Use of an digital video interface board (AJ-  
YAD955G, optional accessory) enables input/output  
interfacing of the digital signals with the IEEE1394  
standard.  
OSDTI input/output  
Use of an SDTI board (AJ-YAC930G, optional  
accessory) enables input/output interfacing of the  
SDTI (Serial Data Transport Interface) signals.  
Digital slow motion/jog dial  
Panasonic’s original digital slow-motion technology  
makes it possible to attain clear pictures even during  
slow playback at speeds of –0.43 to +0.43/+0.5/+0.75.  
(DVCPRO, DVCPRO50)  
O9-pin RS-422A/RS-232C remote  
In addition to the standard 9-pin serial remote (RS-  
422A), RS-232C and 25-pin parallel remote  
connectors are also provided.  
The RS-422A enables another VTR to be operated  
in parallel with the unit if loop connection is used.  
Dial shuttle  
Colour images can be played back in forward and  
reverse directions up to a maximum of a32 normal  
playback speed.  
Recording and playback of UMID information  
Recording and playback of UMID (Unique Material  
Identifier) information complies with the SMPTE 330M  
standard.  
O4-channel, high-sound-quality digital audio  
The 4-channel PCM audio enables independent  
editing for all four channels in addition to channel  
mixing.  
UMID information can be checked on the DIAG menu.  
UMID information cannot be played back correctly by VTRs that  
do not support the recording and playback of UMID information.  
In addition, even if a VTR that does not support the recording  
and playback of UMID information is connected to this unit and  
recording performed, UMID information will not be recorded  
correctly.  
OMenu-based setup  
The setup settings, which are conducted prior to  
operating the unit, are performed while viewing the  
setup menus on the unit’s display or a TV monitor.  
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Parts and their functions  
Front panel  
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2
3
4
5INPUT SELECT buttons  
These buttons switch the video and audio input  
signals. It is also possible to switch the input signals  
to the internal reference signal selected on setup  
menu No. 600 (INT SG).  
DVCPRO 50  
ON  
POWER  
DVCPRO  
DV  
OFF  
JOG  
SHTL  
SLOW  
COUNTER ASSEM VIDEO CUE  
TC  
STAND BY  
EDIT  
PLAYER  
RECORDER  
REC  
METER  
FULL/FINE  
RESET CH1  
CH2  
CH3  
CH4  
L
MONITOR SELECT  
R
PLAY  
STOP  
INSERT  
VIDEO:  
A
IN  
A
OUT  
TRIM  
REW  
FF  
MONITOR  
MIX  
A
VOL  
INPUT SELECT  
SET  
PREVIEW/PREVIEW  
AUTO EDIT  
PREROLL  
Each time the VIDEO button is pressed, the input  
video signal selection is switched in the order of  
Y PB PR 5 CMPST 5 SDI 5 SDTI/1394 5 SG  
(SG/SG1/SG2).  
SELECT  
HEADPHONES  
IN  
OUT  
VIDEO  
CH1  
AUDIO  
CH2  
CH3  
CH4  
TC  
PRESET MENU  
SUPER  
ON  
REC INH INT TCG  
REGEN  
MODE  
TAPE  
CONTROL  
SET  
DIAG  
UNITY  
VAR  
ON  
REMOTE  
REC LEVEL  
PB LEVEL  
PRESET  
EXIT  
OFF  
OFF  
EE  
LOCAL  
O When SG has been selected, the signal is  
switched to the internal reference signal  
selected on setup menu No. 600 (INT SG).  
AUDIO:  
1POWER switch  
2Format display area  
The recording format and the format of the tape  
inserted in the unit are displayed here.  
DVCPRO50:  
This indicates recording and playback of  
DVCPRO50 (50 Mbps) format tapes.  
DVCPRO:  
This indicates recording and playback of  
DVCPRO (25 Mbps) format tapes.  
DV:  
Each time the AUDIO button is pressed, the  
input audio signal selection is switched in the  
order of ANALOG 5 AES/EBU 5 USER SET 5  
SDI 5 SDTI/1394 5 SG.  
O USER SET is a function which enables the  
input signals to be selected and recorded  
separately on PCM audio signal channels 1  
through 4, and is used in conjunction with the  
setup menu.  
This indicates playback of DV format tapes.  
Example:  
Settings  
AUDIO button  
3Cassette insertion slot  
USER SET  
Setup menus  
4EJECT button  
When this button is pressed, the tape is unloaded  
and the cassette is ejected automatically a few  
seconds later.  
When CTL display has been selected for the  
counter display, the display is reset.  
No.715 (CH1 IN SEL) : ANA  
No.716 (CH2 IN SEL) : DIGI  
No.717 (CH3 IN SEL) : DIGI  
No.718 (CH4 IN SEL) : ANA  
No.719 (D IN SEL12) : AES  
No.720 (D IN SEL34) : SIF  
PCM audio signals to be recorded on the tape  
CH1 : Analogue input signals  
CH2 : AES/EBU digital signals  
CH3 : SDI input digital signals  
CH4 : Analogue input signals  
EJECT button operation can be enabled or disabled  
with setup menu No. 115 (EJECT SW INH).  
<Notes>  
OIt is possible to inhibit input switching operations  
(video and audio) of the INPUT SELECT buttons  
with setup menu No. 112 (V IN SEL INH) and  
No. 113 (A IN SEL INH).  
OY PB PR, CMPST and SDTI/1394 cannot be  
selected unless one of the optional boards (AJ-  
YA932G, AJ-YAC930G) has been installed.  
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Parts and their functions  
Front panel  
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9FF button  
When this button is pressed, the tape is fast  
forwarded.  
DVCPRO 50  
ON  
POWER  
DVCPRO  
DV  
The fast forwarding speed can be selected using  
setup menu No.102 (FF. REW MAX).  
OFF  
JOG  
SHTL  
SLOW  
COUNTER ASSEM VIDEO CUE  
TC  
STAND BY  
EDIT  
PLAYER  
PLAY  
RECORDER  
REC  
METER  
FULL/FINE  
RESET CH1  
CH2  
CH3  
CH4  
L
MONITOR SELECT  
R
INSERT  
A
IN  
A
OUT  
TRIM  
REW  
STOP  
FF  
:REW button  
MONITOR  
MIX  
A
VOL  
INPUT SELECT  
SET  
PREVIEW/PREVIEW  
AUTO EDIT  
PREROLL  
SELECT  
HEADPHONES  
IN  
OUT  
VIDEO  
CH1  
AUDIO  
When this button is pressed, the tape is rewound.  
The rewinding speed can be selected using setup  
menu No.102 (FF. REW MAX).  
CH2  
CH3  
CH4  
TC  
PRESET MENU  
SUPER  
ON  
REC INH INT TCG  
REGEN  
MODE  
TAPE  
CONTROL  
SET  
DIAG  
UNITY  
VAR  
ON  
REMOTE  
REC LEVEL  
PB LEVEL  
PRESET  
EXIT  
OFF  
OFF  
EE  
LOCAL  
TRIM button  
MODE switch  
: 8  
SD955B  
;EDIT button  
This button is pressed together with the PLAY button  
during playback to initiate manual editing.  
When it is pressed during playback, a search, fast  
forwarding or rewinding, the input signals in the mode  
selected by the ASSEM button or INSERT button can  
be monitored in the E-E mode while the button is held  
down.  
When the button is pressed in the stop mode, the  
input signals in the mode selected by the ASSEM  
button or INSERT button can be monitored in the E-E  
mode.  
6PLAY button  
Press this button to start playback.  
When this button is pressed together with the REC  
button, recording starts.  
On the AJ-SD955B, when this button is pressed  
together with the EDIT button during playback, manual  
editing starts. However, manual editing will not be  
initiated if the servo is not locked. When only the  
PLAY button is pressed during manual editing, editing  
is exited, and the playback mode is established.  
When the TRIM+ (or TRIM) button is pressed while  
this button is held down, playback speed will be  
increased (or decreased) by the frame mode unit  
selected for the setup menu No. 108 (CAP. LOCK)  
setting each time one of the TRIM buttons is pressed.  
<Note>  
When the STOP button is pressed, the original  
pictures and sound are restored.  
SD955B  
<STAND BY button  
In the standby ON mode, this buttons lamp lights to  
indicate that the same tape tension is applied as in the  
regular stop mode and that the head drum is rotating.  
In the standby OFF mode, the half loading mode is  
established by this button.  
The servo lamp turns off while the speed is being  
increased or decreased. At this time, nise occur in the  
playback audio signal.  
When the button is pressed in the stop mode, the  
standby OFF mode is established. At this time, its  
lamp goes off.  
7REC button  
When this button is pressed together with the PLAY  
button, recording starts.  
When the VTR is left in the stop mode beyond a  
specific period of time, it is automatically set to the  
standby OFF mode in order to protect the tape.  
When this button or the STOP button is pressed in the  
standby OFF mode, the VTR is set to the standby ON  
mode.  
When a button other than the STOP button is pressed,  
the VTR is set to the mode that corresponds to the  
button pressed. The time taken by the VTR to transfer  
to the standby OFF mode can be selected using setup  
menu No. 400 (STILL TIMER).  
When it is pressed during playback, a search, fast  
forwarding or rewinding, the E-E mode pictures and  
audio signals can be monitored while it is held down.  
When it is pressed in the stop mode, the E-E mode  
pictures and audio signals can be monitored. When  
the STOP button is pressed, the original pictures and  
sound are restored.  
8STOP button  
When this button is pressed, the tape stops travelling,  
and if the MODE switch is set to TAPE, still pictures  
can be monitored. Even in the stop mode, the drum  
continues to rotate, and the tape remains tightly  
wound around the drum.  
When the VTR is left in the stop mode beyond a  
specific period of time (which can be selected using  
setup menu No. 400 to 403), it is automatically set to  
the standby OFF mode or STEP FWD mode in order  
to protect the tape. The VTR is set to the stop mode  
immediately after the cassette has been inserted.  
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Parts and their functions  
Front panel  
@Search dial  
This dial is used to locate the edit points.  
Each time it is pressed, it is set alternatively to the  
SHTL/SLOW mode or the JOG mode, and the JOG,  
SHTL or SLOW lamp lights.  
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DVCPRO 50  
ON  
POWER  
DVCPRO  
DV  
OFF  
When the power is turned on, the search dial will not  
operate unless it is first returned to the STILL position.  
SHTL (shuttle) mode:  
JOG  
SHTL  
SLOW  
COUNTER ASSEM VIDEO CUE  
TC  
STAND BY  
EDIT  
PLAYER  
RECORDER  
REC  
METER  
FULL/FINE  
RESET CH1  
CH2  
CH3  
CH4  
L
MONITOR SELECT  
R
PLAY  
STOP  
INSERT  
A
IN  
A
OUT  
TRIM  
REW  
FF  
MONITOR  
MIX  
A
VOL  
INPUT SELECT  
SET  
PREVIEW/PREVIEW  
AUTO EDIT  
PREROLL  
SELECT  
HEADPHONES  
IN  
OUT  
When the dial is turned and set to the desired  
position while the SHTL lamp among the JOG,  
SHTL and SLOW lamps is lit, the tape can be  
played at the speed corresponding to the angle at  
which the dial has been turned. A still picture  
appears when the dial is set to the centre position.  
SLOW mode:  
VIDEO  
CH1  
AUDIO  
CH2  
CH3  
CH4  
TC  
PRESET MENU  
SUPER  
ON  
REC INH INT TCG  
REGEN  
MODE  
TAPE  
CONTROL  
SET  
DIAG  
UNITY  
VAR  
ON  
REMOTE  
REC LEVEL  
PB LEVEL  
PRESET  
EXIT  
OFF  
OFF  
EE  
LOCAL  
TC PRESET button  
A
@
SD955B  
=PLAYER and RECORDER buttons  
When the dial is turned all the way in the  
counterclockwise direction while the SLOW lamp  
among the JOG, SHTL and SLOW lamps is lit, the  
tape speed is set to 4.1a. Similarly, when it is set  
to the centre position, it is set to still picture, and  
when it is turned all the way in the clockwise  
direction, it is set to +4.1a. The SLOW speed in  
each direction can be selected using setup menu  
No. 320 (VAR FWD MAX) and No. 321 (VAR REV  
MAX).  
These buttons are operated if the VTR is to be used  
as a recorder to conduct editing operations with a  
VTR equipped with an RS-422A serial interface  
remote control connector (9 pins). Neither button  
works when the VTR is used on its own.  
PLAYER:  
When this button is pressed, its lamp lights to  
indicate that the player connected to the VTR  
can be operated by remote control. The VTRs  
editing and tape transport system buttons can  
now be used to control the player.  
JOG mode:  
In this mode, the click-stop positions of the dial are  
released, and the tape is played at a speed ranging  
from 1a to +1a in accordance with the speed at  
which the dial is turned.  
The maximum speed can be set using setup menu  
No. 323 (JOG FWD MAX) and No. 324 (JOG REV  
MAX).  
RECORDER:  
When this button is pressed, its lamp lights to  
indicate that the editing and tape transport  
system buttons can now be used to operate the  
recorder (this VTR).  
When the PLAYER button or RECORDER button is  
pressed while ENA has been selected as the setup  
menu No. 200 (PARA RUN) setting, the lamps of  
both buttons light to indicate that the VTR now  
serves as the master unit for parallel run  
operations.  
ADial ring  
The dial ring lights during search mode.  
The conditions under which the ring is to light can be  
selected using setup menu No. 117 (DIAL LAMP).  
(However, when this setting is used, it is no longer  
possible to perform external control from the 9-pin  
REMOTE connector.)  
BJOG, SHTL and SLOW lamps  
These lamps indicate the search dial mode.  
JOG : This lights in the JOG mode.  
SHTL : This lights in the SHTL mode.  
SLOW : This lights in the SLOW mode.  
>Search button  
When this button is pressed, the search mode is  
established.  
CCOUNTER button  
When it is pressed after the search dial has been  
set to the shuttle mode and turned to the desired  
position, playback starts at the speed which was set  
by the search dial.  
Each time this button is pressed, the counter display  
on the display panel changes to the next setting in the  
following sequence: CTL 5 TC 5 UB.  
DRESET button  
?SHTL/SLOW button  
When this button is pressed in the CTL mode, the  
counter display is reset to [00:00:00:00]. At the same  
time, any edit points that have been registered will  
also be cleared.  
When this button is pressed while the TC PRESET  
button is held down in the TC or UB mode, the time  
code generator is reset.  
This button is used to select whether the search  
dial is to be used for SHTL or SLOW applications.  
Each time it is pressed, the search dial is set  
alternately to SHTL or SLOW.  
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Parts and their functions  
Front panel  
L
JKIHE F  
SD955B  
IPREROLL button  
This button is used to locate where a transmission  
DVCPRO 50  
DVCPRO  
ON  
POWER  
or manual editing starts on the tape.  
DV  
OFF  
When it is pressed, the tape travels to the preroll  
point and stops.  
JOG  
SHTL  
SLOW  
COUNTER ASSEM VIDEO CUE  
TC  
STAND BY  
EDIT  
PLAYER  
PLAY  
RECORDER  
REC  
METER  
FULL/FINE  
RESET CH1  
CH2  
CH3  
CH4  
L
MONITOR SELECT  
R
INSERT  
A
IN  
A
OUT  
TRIM  
The preroll time can be set using setup menu No.  
000 (P-ROLL TIME).  
When the button is pressed while the IN (A IN) or  
OUT (A OUT) button is held down, the tape is cued  
up to the registered point concerned.  
REW  
STOP  
FF  
MONITOR  
MIX  
A
VOL  
INPUT SELECT  
SET  
PREVIEW/PREVIEW  
AUTO EDIT  
PREROLL  
SELECT  
HEADPHONES  
IN  
OUT  
VIDEO  
CH1  
AUDIO  
CH2  
CH3  
CH4  
TC  
PRESET MENU  
SUPER  
ON  
REC INH INT TCG  
REGEN  
MODE  
TAPE  
CONTROL  
SET  
DIAG  
UNITY  
VAR  
ON  
REMOTE  
REC LEVEL  
PB LEVEL  
PRESET  
EXIT  
OFF  
OFF  
EE  
LOCAL  
G
If this button is pressed when no IN point has been  
entered, the point where the button was pressed  
will automatically be entered as the IN point.  
(However, this is only the case if ENA has been  
selected as the setup menu No. 313 (AUTO  
ENTRY) setting.  
SD955B  
EASSEM button  
This button is pressed to proceed with assemble  
editing.  
It has a self-illuminating lamp which comes ON  
when the button is pressed and goes OFF when it  
is pressed again.  
SD955B  
JPREVIEW/REVIEW button  
PREVIEW:  
SD955B  
FINSERT buttons  
When the button is pressed after an edit point  
has been registered, the tape travels and the  
editing can be previewed without actually  
performing the editing.  
If the button is pressed when no IN point has  
been registered, the point where it was pressed  
is registered as the IN point, and preview is  
executed using this IN point.  
The input signals to be edited when insert editing is  
to be conducted are selected by pressing one of  
these seven buttons.  
Each of these buttons has a self-illuminating lamp  
which comes ON when the button is pressed and  
goes OFF when it is pressed again.  
SD955B  
G
IN (A IN), SET and OUT (A OUT) buttons  
REVIEW:  
When the SET button is pressed while the IN (A IN)  
or OUT (A OUT) button is held down, the IN (A IN)  
or OUT (A OUT) point is registered.  
The A IN and A OUT buttons are used during audio  
split editing to register audio IN and OUT points that  
differ from the corresponding video points.  
When the button is pressed after a section has  
been edited, the section that was just edited is  
played back and can be viewed on the recorders  
monitor.  
SD955B  
KAUTO EDIT button  
When an IN (A IN) or OUT (A OUT) point has been  
registered, the lamp of the IN (A IN) or OUT (A  
OUT) button which has registered that point lights.  
When these buttons are pressed after points have  
been registered, the IN (A IN) or OUT (A OUT)  
point value appears on the counter display. When  
the IN (A IN) or OUT (A OUT) button is pressed  
together with the RESET button, the registration of  
the IN (A IN) or OUT (A OUT) point is cleared.  
When this button is pressed after the edit points  
have been registered, automatic editing is initiated.  
If this button is pressed when no IN point has been  
entered, automatic editing is initiated with the point  
where the button was pressed serving as the IN  
point.  
LMETER (FULL/FINE) selector button  
This button is used to select the scale display for  
the audio level meter.  
SD955B  
HTRIM buttons  
FULL mode:  
These buttons are used to make fine adjustments  
to the IN (A IN) or OUT (A OUT) point.  
The standard scale (to 0 dB) is selected.  
FINE mode:  
By pressing the + or button while the IN (A IN)  
button or OUT (A OUT) button is held down, the  
registered edit point can be adjusted in 1-frame  
increments. When the + button is pressed, the point  
is moved ahead by one frame; conversely, when  
the button is pressed, it is moved back by one  
frame.  
The scale in 0.5 dB increments is selected.  
The  
5
position indicates the standard audio  
level of 18 dB, and each of the dots (O)  
displayed indicates a 1 dB scale increment.  
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Parts and their functions  
Front panel  
M
P A VOL SELECT button and lamps  
(REC LEVEL, PB LEVEL)  
DVCPRO 50  
ON  
POWER  
This switches the function of the audio level control  
knobs Q between recording and playback.  
Each time this button is pressed (for 1 second or  
longer), the functioning of the audio level control  
knobs switches alternately been recording and  
playback.  
When the audio level control knobs Q have been set  
to adjust the recording level, the REC LEVEL lamp  
lights.  
DVCPRO  
DV  
OFF  
JOG  
SHTL  
SLOW  
COUNTER ASSEM VIDEO CUE  
TC  
STAND BY  
EDIT  
PLAYER  
PLAY  
RECORDER  
REC  
METER  
FULL/FINE  
RESET CH1  
CH2  
CH3  
CH4  
L
MONITOR SELECT  
R
INSERT  
A
IN  
A
OUT  
TRIM  
REW  
STOP  
FF  
MONITOR  
MIX  
A
VOL  
INPUT SELECT  
SET  
PREVIEW/PREVIEW  
AUTO EDIT  
PREROLL  
SELECT  
HEADPHONES  
IN  
OUT  
VIDEO  
CH1  
AUDIO  
CH2  
CH3  
CH4  
TC  
PRESET MENU  
SUPER  
ON  
REC INH INT TCG  
REGEN  
MODE  
TAPE  
CONTROL  
SET  
DIAG  
UNITY  
VAR  
ON  
REMOTE  
REC LEVEL  
PB LEVEL  
PRESET  
EXIT  
OFF  
OFF  
EE  
LOCAL  
O NP  
Q
R S  
When they have been set to adjust the playback level,  
the PB LEVEL lamp lights.  
T
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.  
Each time the L button is pressed, the signal to be  
output to the MONITOR L connector is changed in the  
following sequence: CH1 5 CH2 5 CH3 5 CH4 5  
CUE.  
Similarly, each time the R button is pressed, the signal  
to be output to the MONITOR R connector is changed  
in the following sequence: CH1 5 CH2 5 CH3 5  
CH4 5 CUE.  
Which signal has now been selected is displayed by  
the lighting of the L or R lamps on the level meter  
display.  
Q Audio level control knobs  
These knobs are used to adjust the recording and  
playback level of the PCM audio signals (CH1, CH2,  
CH3 and CH4).  
Whether the recording level or the playback level is to  
be adjusted is selected using the A VOL SELECT  
button P.  
R Audio level control selector switch  
UNITY:  
At this position, the audio signals are recorded or  
played back at a fixed level regardless of the  
positions of the audio level control knobs Q.  
VAR:  
When AUTO has been selected as the setup menu  
No. 721 (MONI CH SEL) setting, the display is  
switched in tandem with the monitor output. The  
channel to which monitor output is to be switched  
automatically can be selected using setup menu No.  
735 (MON AUTO SEL).  
At this position, the audio signals are recorded or  
played back at the level adjusted by the audio level  
control knobs Q.  
<Note>  
It is not possible to set it so that both the recording  
level and playback level can be adjusted.  
When REC LEVEL is selected, UNITY (fixed level) is  
set for the playback level; when PB LEVEL is  
selected, UNITY is set for the recording level.  
N MONITOR MIX button  
This button is used to select the mixed signals which  
are to be output to the MONITOR L and R connectors.  
Each time the MONITOR SELECT L button is pressed  
while this button is held down, the signals to be output  
to the MONITOR L connector change in the following  
sequence: CH1 + CH2 5 CH3 + CH4 5 CH1 + CH3  
5 CH2 + CH4 5 mixing release.  
The mixed signals to be output to the MONITOR R  
connector are changed in the same way by the  
MONITOR SELECT R button.  
S TC PRESET button  
This button is used to set the TC or UB value.  
When the TC or UB value is to be set, this button is  
pressed first to stop the data from advancing. The set  
of digits whose display is flashing is then changed.  
T MENU button  
When this button is pressed, the setup menus are  
displayed on the TV monitor (but only when the  
VIDEO OUT 3 connector or SDI OUT 3 connector is  
used), and the setup menu numbers appear on the  
VTRs display panel.  
O Headphone jack and volume control  
When stereo headphones are connected to the  
headphone jack, the sound during recording, playback  
or editing can be monitored using the headphones.  
The volume level of the headphone output and  
monitor output can be adjusted using the volume  
control.  
When it is pressed again, the setup menu settings are  
exited, and the original status is restored.  
Whether the volume level of the monitor output is to  
be coupled to the volume control or not can be  
selected using the setup menu item No. 713 (MONI  
OUT). (Note that the volume level of the headphones  
is coupled at all times.)  
When the volume of the monitor output is not coupled,  
it is fixed at a set level and is not affected by the  
position of the volume control.  
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CONTENTS  
Parts and their functions  
Front panel  
DVCPRO 50  
ON  
POWER  
YTCG switch  
DVCPRO  
DV  
OFF  
REGEN:  
JOG  
SHTL  
SLOW  
COUNTER ASSEM VIDEO CUE  
TC  
STAND BY  
EDIT  
PLAYER  
PLAY  
RECORDER  
REC  
METER  
FULL/FINE  
The internal time code generator is synchronized  
with the time code which the time code reader  
has read from the tape.  
The signal that is to be used for regeneration is  
selected using setup menu No. 503 (TCG  
REGEN).  
RESET CH1  
CH2  
CH3  
CH4  
L
MONITOR SELECT  
R
INSERT  
A
IN  
A
OUT  
TRIM  
REW  
STOP  
FF  
MONITOR  
MIX  
A
VOL  
INPUT SELECT  
SET  
PREVIEW/PREVIEW  
AUTO EDIT  
PREROLL  
SELECT  
HEADPHONES  
IN  
OUT  
VIDEO  
CH1  
AUDIO  
CH2  
CH3  
CH4  
TC  
PRESET MENU  
SUPER  
ON  
REC INH INT TCG  
REGEN  
MODE  
TAPE  
CONTROL  
SET  
DIAG  
UNITY  
VAR  
ON  
REMOTE  
REC LEVEL  
PB LEVEL  
PRESET  
EXIT  
OFF  
OFF  
EE  
LOCAL  
V
U W  
X
Z
Y
PRESET:  
[
The time code generator can be preset on the  
operation panel or by remote control.  
EXT:  
U SET button  
When this button is pressed, the data which has been  
set using the setup menus is entered.  
After the data has been entered, the setup menu  
settings are exited, and the original status is restored.  
When the internal time code has been set, the data  
which has been set is entered.  
The external time code which is input from the  
time code input connector or video signal VITC is  
used. Which of the two is to be set is selected  
using setup menu No. 505 (EXT TC SEL).  
ZMODE switch  
V DIAG button  
<In the stop mode>  
TAPE:  
When this button is pressed, the VTR information is  
displayed.  
When it is pressed again, the original display is  
restored.  
The signal which is played back from the tape is  
output.  
EE:  
The VTR information consists of the WARNING”  
information, HOURS METERinformation and  
UMIDinformation.  
Switching between the display of each type of  
information is accomplished by pressing the search  
button.  
The input signal selected by the INPUT SELECT  
button is output.  
<During recording or editing>  
TAPE:  
The simultaneous playback signals are output.  
(The setup menu No.310 (CONFI EDIT) setting  
is necessary.)  
Displayed on the WARNINGscreen are details of the  
warnings.  
Displayed on the HOURS METERscreen are the  
decks serial number, power-on time, drum rotation  
time, tape travel time, number of times a cassette has  
been loaded, number of times the power has been  
turned on and off, and so on.  
EE:  
The input signal selected by the INPUT SELECT  
button is output.  
Displayed on the UMID INFOscreen are details of  
the UMID (Unique Material Identifier) information.  
[CONTROL switch  
This switch is set to the REMOTE or LOCAL  
position when the VTR is to be controlled by an  
external unit using the REMOTE, RS-232C or  
PARALLEL connector.  
W SUPER switch  
ON:  
The superimposed time code and other information  
is output to the VIDEO OUT 3 connector or SDI  
OUT 3 connector.  
REMOTE:  
Set the switch to this position to control the VTR  
using a component that has been connected  
using the 9-pin REMOTE, RS-232C or  
PARALLEL connector.  
OFF:  
The superimposed information is not output.  
LOCAL:  
X REC INH switch  
This switch is used to enable or disable recording on  
the cassette tape.  
Set the switch to this position to control the VTR  
using its operation panel.  
When the unit is to be controlled with the switch  
at this position by a component connected using  
the PARALLEL connector, selection can be  
made using setup menu No. 211 (LOCAL 25P).  
ON:  
Recording on the cassette tape is disabled  
(inhibited).  
In this state, the REC INH lamp lights on the display  
panel.  
OFF:  
Recording on the cassette tape is enabled so long  
as the accidental erasure prevention mechanism on  
the cassette tape is set to enable recording.  
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Parts and their functions  
Display panel  
1
2
3
4
6
5
8 7  
9
SCH SERVO  
WIDE  
REMOTE  
VIDEO  
Y PB PR  
CMPST  
AUDIO  
ANALOG  
AES/EBU  
USER SET  
SDI  
SDTI/1394  
SG  
525  
625  
dB  
dB  
dB  
dB  
0
U
=
EDIT REC INH  
0
0
0
CUE  
dB  
-
-
4
8
-
-
4
8
-
-
4
8
-
-
4
8
DVCPRO  
50  
-
8
SDI  
SDTI/1394  
SG 1 2  
-
-
-
-
-
12  
16  
20  
25  
30  
-
-
-
-
-
12  
16  
20  
25  
30  
-
-
-
-
-
12  
16  
20  
25  
30  
-
-
-
-
-
12  
16  
20  
25  
30  
-
-
-
-
-
12  
16  
20  
25  
30  
DVCAM  
CTL  
TC  
UB  
-
-
-
-
-
L
R
L
R
L
R
L
R
L
R
1TV system displays  
The selected TV system is displayed here.  
5
lamp  
U
This lamp lights when UMID information is present  
With the AJ-SD955B, it is possible to switch  
between the 525 interlace and 625 interlace  
systems by setting setup menu item No. 070 (TV  
SYSTEM).  
on the input signal in E-E mode.  
This lamp lights during tape playback when UMID  
information has been recorded on the tape.  
With the AJ-SD930B, only the 625 interlace TV  
system can be used.  
6SCH lamp  
This lamp lights when the SCH phase of the  
external synchronized signal (REF VIDEO) is inside  
the prescribed range.  
625  
: This lights when the 625 interlaced TV system  
is selected.  
525  
: This lights when the 525 interlaced TV system  
At all other times, the lamp is off.  
SD955B  
has been selected.  
=
7
lamp  
2WIDE lamp  
This lamp lights when a cassette tape is inserted  
This lamp lights when 16:9 wide-screen information  
is being recorded on a tape.  
into the VTR.  
In the standby OFF mode, this lamp is flashing.  
Recording of wide-screen information can be  
selected on setup menu No. 645 (WIDE SELECT).  
This lights lamps during tape playback when wide-  
screen information has been recorded on the tape.  
8SERVO lamp  
This lamp lights when the drum servo or capstan  
servo locks.  
3REMOTE lamp  
9Channel condition lamps  
This lamp lights when the CONTROL switch has  
been set to the REMOTE position.  
These lamps light to indicate the error rate status.  
(green 5 white 5 red)  
Green: This lights when the error rates for the video  
and audio playback signals are both at  
acceptable levels.  
White : This lights when the error rate for the video  
or audio playback level has increased.  
The playback picture and sound remain  
unaffected even while this lamp is lit.  
4INPUT SELECT display area  
The characters corresponding to the selected input  
signals light. With all input signals except for  
analogue audio signals, the fact that no signals have  
been selected is indicated by a flashing display.  
VIDEO  
Y PB PR  
:
Analogue component video signals  
(option)  
Red  
:
This lights when the error rate for the video  
or audio playback level has increased to the  
extent that correction or interpolation was  
performed.  
CMPST  
:
Analogue composite video signals  
(option)  
SDI  
SDTI/1394  
:
:
Serial digital video signals  
Compressed digital signals (option)  
SG/SG 1/SG 2: Internal reference signals  
AUDIO  
ANALOG  
AES/EBU  
USER SET  
SDI  
SDTI/1394  
SG  
:
:
:
:
:
:
Analogue audio signals  
Digital audio signals  
Recording audio signal selection  
Serial digital audio signals  
Compressed digital signals (option)  
Internal reference signals  
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Parts and their functions  
Display panel  
SCH SERVO  
WIDE  
REMOTE  
VIDEO  
Y PB PR  
CMPST  
AUDIO  
525  
625  
ANALOG  
AES/EBU  
USER SET  
SDI  
SDTI/1394  
SG  
dB  
dB  
dB  
dB  
0
U
=
:
EDIT REC INH  
0
0
0
CUE  
dB  
-
-
4
8
-
-
4
8
-
-
4
8
-
-
4
8
DVCPRO  
50  
-
8
SDI  
SDTI/1394  
SG 1 2  
-
-
-
-
-
12  
16  
20  
25  
30  
-
-
-
-
-
12  
16  
20  
25  
30  
-
-
-
-
-
12  
16  
20  
25  
30  
-
-
-
-
-
12  
16  
20  
25  
30  
-
-
-
-
-
12  
16  
20  
25  
30  
;
<
DVCAM  
CTL  
TC  
UB  
-
-
-
-
-
L
R
L
R
L
R
L
R
L
R
>
=
:EDIT, EDIT REC, REC and REC INH lamps  
=Counter display  
EDIT:  
The tape counter, time code, etc. are displayed  
This lights when an editing mode has been  
here.  
selected.  
EDIT REC:  
The type of value displayed is indicated by CTL, TC  
or UB.  
This lights when the edit recording mode has  
been established.  
>Level meters  
REC:  
These meters indicate the levels of the CH1, CH2,  
CH3, CH4 and CUE tracks of the PCM audio  
signals.  
This lights when the recording mode has been  
established.  
REC INH:  
During recording or while E-E is selected, the levels  
of the audio input signals appear; during playback,  
the levels of the audio output signals appear.  
Using the METER selector button L, the audio  
level display is switched from the FULL mode to the  
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.  
Whether the REC INH lamp is to light or flash  
when recording has been inhibited by the  
accidental erasure prevention tab on the  
cassette tape can be selected using setup menu  
No. 114 (REC INH LAMP).  
FULL mode  
FINE mode  
dB  
0
Reference level  
(18 dB)  
-
4
8
-
;Tape transport displays  
The tape transport status is displayed here.  
: Normal playback or recording  
: Playback at a speed slower than 1a  
: Playback at a speed faster than 1a  
: Fast forwarding (FF)  
-
-
-
-
-
12  
16  
20  
25  
30  
: Playback in the reverse direction at 1a  
: Playback in the reverse direction at a speed  
slower than 1a  
: Playback in the reverse direction at a speed  
faster than 1a  
-
L R  
L R  
Each of the dots (O) indicates  
a 1 dB scale increment.  
: Rewinding (REW)  
: Pause/still  
<Format displays  
The recording format and the format of the tape  
inserted in the unit are displayed here.  
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Parts and their functions  
Rear panel  
1
2 3 4 5 6 7  
8
9: ;  
6Remote control connectors  
These connectors make it possible to use two of  
these VTRs or to connect this VTR to an external  
controller so that the VTR can be operated from an  
external component.  
Two remote control connectors are provided: one  
for IN/OUT use and the other for OUT use only.  
IN/OUT:  
AES/EBU  
ANALOG  
REMOTE  
ANALOG  
CH1/2  
VIDEO  
IN  
IN  
SDI  
AC IN  
IN  
OUT  
REMOTE IN/OUT  
PUSH  
PUSH  
PUSH  
PUSH  
PUSH TC  
IN  
CH1  
CH3  
CH1  
CH3  
AUDIO  
IN  
CH2  
CH4  
CH2  
CH4  
ON  
Y
P
75  
CH3/4  
IN  
1
OFF  
REMOTE  
OUT  
ACTIVE  
TC  
THROUGH  
B
OUT  
CH1/2  
OUT  
REF VIDEO  
IN  
2
ENCODER REMOTE  
RS-232C  
ON  
P
75Ω  
R
CH3/4  
OUT  
3
OPTION  
OFF  
(SUPER)  
AUDIO  
OUT  
MON  
L
OPTION  
SDTI  
Y
1
VIDEO  
OUT  
IN  
OUT  
PARALLEL  
MON  
R
1
2
2
P
B
(WFM)  
3
P
R
(SUPER)  
SIGNAL  
GND  
For connection with an external controller  
For connection with deck-to-deck operations  
OUT:  
SERVICE ONLY  
For connection with parallel run operations  
For loop-through use  
<Note>  
If connection is to be made to the OUT connector  
for deck-to-deck operations where this VTR will  
serve as the recorder, which of the two connectors  
is to be used can be selected using setup menu No.  
212 (MASTER PORT).  
1AC IN socket  
Connect one end of the power cord supplied to this  
socket and the other end to the power outlet.  
2DIGITAL AUDIO IN and OUT connectors  
These are the input and output connectors for  
digital audio signals that comply with the AES/EBU  
standards.  
<Note>  
7ENCODER REMOTE connector  
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.  
An external encoder remote controller is connected  
to this connector when the video output signal  
settings are to be adjusted from an external  
component.  
3ANALOG COMPONENT VIDEO IN connectors  
(optional)  
8ANALOG AUDIO IN connectors  
These are the analogue audio input connectors.  
The analogue component video signals are input to  
these connectors.  
9TIME CODE IN connector  
This connector is used to record an external time  
code onto the tape.  
4ANALOG COMPOSITE VIDEO IN connectors  
and 75 termination switch (optional)  
The analogue composite video signals are input to  
these connectors. A loop-through configuration is  
featured for each pair of input connectors.  
For termination at this VTR, set the termination  
switch to ON.  
:TIME CODE OUT connector  
During playback, the playback time code is output  
through this connector.  
During recording, the time code generated by the  
internal time code generator is output.  
5REF VIDEO IN connectors and 75 termination  
switch  
;SERIAL DIGITAL COMPONENT AUDIO and  
VIDEO IN and OUT connectors  
These are the input connectors of the reference  
video signals.  
Input a reference signal with colour burst.  
For termination at this VTR, set the termination  
switch to ON.  
These are the input and output connectors for the  
digital component audio and video signals that  
comply with the ITU-R BT.656-4 standard.  
Video signals containing superimposed information  
can be output through the SDI OUT 3 connector.  
Whether the superimposing is to be set ON or OFF  
is selected using the SUPER switch W on the front  
panel.  
<Note>  
Video and audio output may be disturbed when the  
reference video signal is not input, so it is  
recommended that a system which inputs the  
reference video signal be used.  
<Note>  
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.  
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Parts and their functions  
Rear panel  
AES/EBU  
ANALOG  
REMOTE  
ANALOG  
APARALLEL REMOTE connector  
CH1/2  
VIDEO  
IN  
IN  
SDI  
OUT  
AC IN  
IN  
REMOTE IN/OUT  
PUSH  
PUSH  
PUSH  
PUSH TC  
IN  
CH1  
CH3  
CH1  
CH3  
AUDIO  
IN  
CH2  
CH4  
CH2  
CH4  
ON  
Y
P
75Ω  
This connector is used when the VTR is to be  
operated by an external component.  
CH3/4  
IN  
1
2
OFF  
REMOTE  
OUT  
ACTIVE  
TC  
PUSH  
THROUGH  
B
OUT  
CH1/2  
OUT  
REF VIDEO  
IN  
ENCODER REMOTE  
RS-232C  
ON  
P
75Ω  
R
CH3/4  
OUT  
3
OPTION  
OFF  
(SUPER)  
AUDIO  
OUT  
MON  
L
OPTION  
SDTI  
Y
1
VIDEO  
OUT  
BANALOG AUDIO OUT connectors  
The analogue audio signals are output through  
these connectors.  
IN  
OUT  
PARALLEL  
MON  
R
1
2
2
P
B
(WFM)  
3
P
R
(SUPER)  
SIGNAL  
GND  
SERVICE ONLY  
CMONITOR OUT connectors  
= <  
> ?@ A  
B
C
D
During playback, the PCM audio signals  
(CH1/CH2/CH3/CH4) or playback signals from the  
CUE track are output through these connectors.  
<Note>  
Noise may appear on the CUE signal at the instant  
recording is started.  
<Fan  
This fan is used to cool down the VTR.  
If, for any reason, the fan stops, E-10will appear  
on the counter display.  
DSDTI input and output connectors (optional)  
When the SDTI board (AJ-YAC930G, optional  
accessory) is installed in this VTR, digital data can  
be input and output using the SDTI (Serial Data  
Transport Interface) format.  
=SIGNAL GND terminal  
This is connected to the signal ground terminal on  
the component connected to this VTR in order to  
minimize noise. It is not a safety ground.  
>ANALOG COMPONENT VIDEO OUT connectors  
The analogue component video signals are output  
through these connectors.  
IEEE1394 digital input/output connector  
(optional)  
Use of an digital video interface board (AJ-  
YAD955G, optional accessory) enables input/output  
interfacing of the digital signals with the IEEE1394  
standard.  
?ANALOG COMPOSITE VIDEO OUT connectors  
The analogue composite video signals are output  
through these connectors.  
The waveform monitor (WFM) signal can be output  
from the VIDEO OUT 2 connector.  
It can be selected using setup menu No. 00 (WFM  
SEL).  
Video signals containing superimposed information  
can be output through the VIDEO OUT 3 connector.  
Whether the superimposing is to be set ON or OFF  
is selected using the SUPER switch W on the front  
panel.  
@RS-232C connector  
A personal computer or other component can be  
connected to this connector to operate the VTR.  
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Connections  
Source machine:  
Set the CONTROL switch on the front panel to REMOTE.  
Recorder:  
Set the CONTROL switch on the front panel to LOCAL.  
Reference signal  
generator  
Remote control signal (9 pin)  
Digital video/audio signal  
OFF  
ON  
Source machine  
Recorder  
AES/EBU  
ANOG  
REM
ANALOG  
AES/EBU  
ANAG  
REME  
ANALOG  
CH1/2  
CH1/2  
VIDEO  
IN  
VIDEO  
IN  
IN  
IN  
SDI  
OUT  
SDI  
OUT  
AC IN  
AC IN  
IN  
IN  
REMOTIN/OUT  
REMOTN/OUT  
PUSH  
PUSH  
PUSH  
PUSH TC  
IN  
PUSH  
PUSH  
PUSH  
PUSH TC  
IN  
CH1  
CH3  
CH1  
CH3  
AUDIO  
IN  
CH2  
CH4  
CH2  
CH4  
CH1  
CH3  
CH1  
CH3  
AUDIO  
IN  
CH2  
CH4  
CH2  
CH4  
ON  
ON  
Y
P
Y
P
75  
75Ω  
CH3/4  
IN  
CH3/4  
IN  
1
1
2
OFF  
OFF  
REMOTE  
OUT  
REMOTE  
OUT  
ACTIVE  
ACTIVE  
THROUGH  
TC  
TC  
PUSH  
PUSH  
THROUGH  
B
B
OUT  
OUT  
CH1/2  
OUT  
CH1/2  
OUT  
REF VIDEO  
IN  
REF VIDEO  
IN  
2
ENCODER REMOTE  
ENCODER REMOTE  
RS-232C  
ON  
ON  
P
P
75Ω  
75Ω  
R
R
CH3/4  
OUT  
CH3/4  
OUT  
3
3
OPTION  
OPTON  
OFF  
(SUPER)  
OFF  
(SUPER)  
AUDIO  
OUT  
MON  
L
AUDIO  
OUT  
MON  
L
OPTION  
SDTI  
OPTION  
SDTI  
OUT  
Y
1
VIDEO  
OUT  
Y
1
VIDEO  
OUT  
IN  
OUT  
IN  
PARALLEL  
PARALLEL  
MON  
R
MON  
R
1
2
1
2
2
P
P
B
B
(WFM)  
(WFM)  
2
3
3
P
P
R
(SUPER)  
R
(SUPER)  
SIGNAL  
GND  
SIGNAL  
GND  
SERIONLY  
SERVONLY  
To video  
monitor device  
To audio  
monitor device  
To video  
monitor device  
To audio  
monitor device  
Digital audio  
Analogue video signal (component)  
OWhen the analogue video input board (option)  
has been installed.  
<Note>  
Video and audio output may be disturbed when the reference  
video signal is not input, so it is recommended that a system  
which inputs the reference video signal be used.  
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Connections  
Connections with editing controller  
Recorder  
AV monitor  
Video monitor  
signals  
DVCPRO 50  
ON  
POWER  
DVCPRO  
DV  
OFF  
JOG  
SHTL  
SLOW  
COUNTER ASSEM VIDEO CUE  
TC  
STAND BY  
EDIT  
PLAYER  
PLAY  
RECORDER  
REC  
METER  
FULL/FINE  
RESET CH1  
CH2  
CH3  
CH4  
L
MONITOR SELECT  
R
INSERT  
A
IN  
A
OUT  
TRIM  
REW  
STOP  
FF  
MONITOR  
MIX  
A
VOL  
INPUT SELECT  
SET  
PREVIEW/PREVIEW  
AUTO EDIT  
PREROLL  
SELECT  
HEADPHONES  
IN  
OUT  
VIDEO  
CH1  
AUDIO  
Audio monitor  
signals  
CH2  
CH3  
CH4  
TC  
PRESET MENU  
SUPER  
ON  
REC INH INT TCG  
REGEN  
MODE  
APE  
CONTROL  
SET  
DIAG  
UNITY  
VAR  
ON  
T
REMOTE  
REC LEVEL  
PB LEVEL  
PRESET  
EXIT  
OFF  
OFF  
EE  
LOCAL  
To REMOTE IN/OUT  
connector  
AV monitor  
Editing controller  
Reference signal  
generator  
AV switcher  
Remote  
To REMOTE  
IN/OUT  
connector  
To REMOTE IN/OUT  
connector  
DVCPRO 50  
DVCPRO 50  
ON  
POWER  
ON  
POWER  
DVCPRO  
DVCPRO  
DV  
DV  
OFF  
OFF  
JOG  
SHTL  
SLOW  
JOG  
SHTL  
SLOW  
COUNTER ASSEM VIDEO CUE  
TC  
STAND BY  
EDIT  
PLAYER  
PLAY  
RECORDER  
REC  
COUNTER ASSEM VIDEO CUE  
TC  
STAND BY  
EDIT  
PLAYER  
PLAY  
RECORDER  
REC  
METER  
FULL/FINE  
METER  
FULL/FINE  
RESET CH1  
CH2  
CH3  
CH4  
RESET CH1  
CH2  
CH3  
CH4  
L
MONITOR SELECT  
R
L
MONITOR SELECT  
R
INSERT  
INSERT  
A
IN  
A
OUT  
A
IN  
A
OUT  
TRIM  
TRIM  
REW  
STOP  
FF  
REW  
STOP  
FF  
MONITOR  
MIX  
A
VOL  
INPUT SELECT  
SET  
MONITOR  
MIX  
A
VOL  
INPUT SELECT  
SET  
PREVIEW/PREVIEW  
AUTO EDIT  
PREROLL  
PREVIEW/PREVIEW  
AUTO EDIT  
PREROLL  
SELECT  
SELECT  
HEADPHONES  
HEADPHONES  
IN  
OUT  
IN  
OUT  
VIDEO  
CH1  
AUDIO  
VIDEO  
CH1  
AUDIO  
Reference signal  
CH2  
CH3  
CH4  
TC  
PRESET MENU  
SUPER  
ON  
REC INH INT  
TCG  
MODE  
APE  
CONTROL  
CH2  
CH3  
CH4  
TC  
PRESET MENU  
SUPER  
ON  
REC INH INT TCG  
REGEN  
MODE  
APE  
CONTROL  
SET  
DIAG  
REGEN  
SET  
DIAG  
UNITY  
VAR  
ON  
T
REMOTE  
UNITY  
VAR  
ON  
T
REMOTE  
REC LEVEL  
PB LEVEL  
REC LEVEL  
PB LEVEL  
PRESET  
EXIT  
PRESET  
EXIT  
OFF  
OFF  
EE  
LOCAL  
OFF  
OFF  
EE  
LOCAL  
Source machine  
Source machine  
<Notes>  
OWhen an editing controller made by CMX is used, support must  
be provided at the editing controller side.  
OIf the remote signal (9 pin) connection is to be disconnected  
from one component and connected to another instead,  
recheck the editing controller settings, etc.  
AV monitor  
AV monitor  
OVideo and audio output may be disturbed when the reference  
video signal is not input, so it is recommended that a system  
which inputs the reference video signal be used.  
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Tapes  
Consumer-use DV and DVCAM cassettes  
(Standard DV and DVCAM cassettes, mini DV and  
DVCAM cassettes)  
OUse a cassette adapter (AJ-CS455P) when a mini  
DVCPRO 50  
ON  
POWER  
DVCPRO  
DV  
DV or DVCAM cassette is to be used.  
OFF  
Note that inserting a mini DV or DVCAM cassette  
without the use of a cassette adapter will cause  
malfunctioning.  
JOG  
SHTL  
SLOW  
COUNTER ASSEM VIDEO CUE  
TC  
STAND BY  
EDIT  
PLAYER  
PLAY  
RECORDER  
REC  
METER  
FULL/FINE  
RESET CH1  
CH2  
CH3  
CH4  
L
MONITOR SELECT  
R
INSERT  
A
IN  
A
OUT  
TRIM  
REW  
STOP  
FF  
MONITOR  
MIX  
A
VOL  
INPUT SELECT  
SET  
PREVIEW/PREVIEW  
AUTO EDIT  
PREROLL  
SELECT  
HEADPHONES  
IN  
OUT  
Also note that long-duration mini DV cassettes (80  
minutes in the standard mode and 120 minutes in  
the LP mode) cannot be used.  
VIDEO  
CH1  
AUDIO  
CH2  
CH3  
CH4  
TC  
PRESET MENU  
SUPER  
ON  
REC INH INT TCG  
REGEN  
MODE  
TAPE  
CONTROL  
SET  
DIAG  
UNITY  
VAR  
ON  
REMOTE  
REC LEVEL  
PB LEVEL  
PRESET  
EXIT  
OFF  
OFF  
EE  
LOCAL  
OIt is not possible to play back tapes which have  
been recorded in the LP mode.  
OWhen editing material recorded on a consumer-use  
DV or DVCAM cassette, first record the material on  
a DVCPRO tape or other tape used by VTRs for  
broadcast applications.  
OThe maximum transport speed of a mini DV or  
DVCAM cassette tape is 32a.  
M cassette size  
L cassette size  
OThe images may be subject to disturbance during  
the slow motion playback of consumer-use DV and  
DVCAM cassette tapes.  
OFrom the perspective of protecting consumer-use  
DV and DVCAM cassette tapes, minimize the  
number of times the tapes are cued up at the same  
locations as much as possible.  
Align the centre of the cassette with the centre of the  
insertion slot, and press it in gently.  
The cassette tape will load automatically.  
OWhen consumer-use DV and DVCAM cassette  
tapes are used, the maximum time for STILL  
TIMER is set to 10 seconds.  
It is recommended that tapes bearing the  
Panasonic brand be used as the consumer-use DV  
tapes.  
M cassettes  
Tapes capable of up to 33 minutes of recording or  
playback  
(AJ-5P23MP, AJ-5P33MP)  
L cassettes  
Tapes capable of up to 92 minutes of recording or  
playback  
(AJ-5P63LP, AJ-5P92LP)  
OUse AJ-5P92LP tapes which have been recorded  
using the DVCPRO (25M) format in a VTR that  
supports 184 minutes of DVCPRO (25M) format  
recording and playback.  
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Jog/Shuttle  
Jog mode  
Shuttle mode  
Press the search dial so that it remains pressed in.  
Check that the JOG lamp has lit.  
Press the search dial so that it is released from the  
pressed-in position.  
1
1
The SHTL lamp lights, and the shuttle mode is  
established.  
OImmediately after the power is turned on, turn  
the search dial and leave it at the centre  
position.  
Turn the search dial.  
2
The dials 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.  
Press the SHTL/SLOW button and switch to SHTL  
or SLOW.  
The maximum speed can be switched using setup  
menu No. 323 (JOG FWD MAX) and No. 324 (JOG  
REV MAX) settings.  
2
However, noise will occur at all speeds other than  
0.43a to +0.43a.  
When the dial is no longer turned, the still picture  
mode is established.  
Turn the search dial.  
3
OWhen the SHTL lamp among the JOG, SHTL  
and SLOW lamps is lit, the playback picture  
speed changes from 0 up to 32a depending on  
the dial position.  
To transfer the VTR from the jog mode to another  
mode, press the button that corresponds to the  
mode concerned.  
This speed can be switched to 8.4a, 16a or  
32a using setup menu No. 101 (SHTL MAX).  
The dial has a click-stop at the centre position  
where the still picture mode is established.  
OWhen the SLOW lamp among the JOG, SHTL  
and SLOW lamps is lit, the playback picture  
speed changes from 4.1 up to +4.1a  
depending on the dial position.  
3
<Note>  
The direct search mode in which the VTR is  
transferred to the shuttle mode or jog mode by turning  
the search dial is set at the factory.  
By selecting KEY as the setup menu No. 100  
(SEARCH ENA) setting, the VTR can be set to the  
mode in which it will not be transferred to the search  
mode unless the search button is pressed.  
The maximum speed can be switched using  
setup menu No. 320 (VAR FWD MAX) and No.  
321 (VAR REV MAX) settings. However, noise  
will occur at all speeds other than 0.43a to  
+0.43a, +0.5a and +0.75a.  
The dial has a click-stop at the centre position  
where the still picture mode is established.  
To transfer the VTR from the shuttle mode to  
another mode, press the STOP button or other  
button.  
4
<Notes>  
OIt is possible to listen to playback audio in the 10  
to +10 speed range from the audio monitor output.  
(PCM must be selected for the setup menu No. 721  
(MONI CH SELECT) setting.)  
OThe audio playback sound heard in the search  
mode contains noise.  
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SD955B  
Manual editing  
Select the editing mode.  
ASSEMBLE:  
Assemble (frame-to-frame continuity) editing is  
performed in this mode.  
INSERT:  
While monitoring the TV monitor, search the  
position (IN point) where the editing is to be  
started, and press the PLAY and EDIT buttons  
together at this position.  
1
4
5
Insert editing is performed in this mode.  
Similarly, while monitoring the TV monitor, search  
the position (OUT point) where the editing is to be  
terminated, and press the PLAY or STOP button at  
this position.The unit will change to STOP or PLAY  
mode and editing will stop.  
Select the channels to be edited.  
For insert editing, press the buttons corresponding  
to the channels to be edited so that their lamps  
light.  
2
3
Press the PLAY button.  
SD955B  
Preroll  
Press the PREROLL button.  
<Notes>  
1
The VTR now performs the preroll operation.  
OIf the edit IN point has been registered, the tape  
is rewound from the edit IN point for the period  
of time which was set by setup menu No. 000  
(P-ROLL TIME), and it then stops.  
OIf the edit IN point has not been registered, the  
tape is rewound from the position where the  
button was pressed for the period of time which  
was set by setup menu item No.000 (P-ROLL  
TIME), and it then stops.  
OThe time code or CTL must be continuously  
recorded on the tape between the edit IN point and  
preroll point.  
OWhen the IN point has not been registered, it is  
possible to select whether to register the IN point  
and proceed with the preroll or proceed with the  
preroll without registering the IN point using setup  
menu No. 313 (AUTO ENTRY).  
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SD955B  
Automatic editing (deck-to-deck)  
Switch settings and adjustments  
When using the AJ-SD955B as the recorder  
When using the AJ-SD955B as the player  
Set the POWER switch to ON.  
Set the POWER switch to ON.  
1
1
2
Use the INPUT SELECT buttons to select the  
video and audio input signals.  
Use the A VOL SELECT button to switch the  
function of the audio level control knobs to  
2
Switch the time counter display to TC, CTL or UB.  
3
If the playback levels are to be adjusted using the  
level controls, set the audio level control selector  
switch to the VAR position.  
If the playback levels are to be fixed, set the switch  
to the UNITY position.  
3
4
Use the A VOL SELECT button to switch the  
function of the audio level control knobs to  
4
If the recording levels are to be adjusted using the  
level controls, set the audio level control selector  
switch to the VAR position.  
If the recording levels are to be fixed, set the  
switch to the UNITY position.  
Set the CONTROL switch to REMOTE.  
5
1
2
3
4
DVCPRO 50  
ON  
POWER  
DVCPRO  
DV  
OFF  
Set the CONTROL switch to LOCAL.  
6
JOG  
SHTL  
SLOW  
COUNTER ASSEM VIDEO CUE  
TC  
STAND BY  
EDIT  
PLAYER  
PLAY  
RECORDER  
METER  
FULL/FINE  
RESET CH1  
CH2  
CH3  
CH4  
L
MONITOR SELECT  
R
REC  
FF  
INSERT  
A
IN  
A
OUT  
TRIM  
1
4 2  
5 3  
6
REW  
STOP  
MONITOR  
MIX  
A
VOL  
INPUT SELECT  
SET  
PREVIEW/PREVIEW  
AUTO EDIT  
PREROLL  
SELECT  
HEADPHONES  
IN  
OUT  
VIDEO  
CH1  
AUDIO  
CH2  
CH3  
CH4  
TC  
PRESET MENU  
SUPER  
ON  
REC INH INT TCG  
REGEN  
MODE  
TAPE  
CONTROL  
SET  
DIAG  
UNITY  
VAR  
ON  
REMOTE  
REC LEVEL  
PB LEVEL  
PRESET  
EXIT  
DVCPRO 50  
DVCPRO  
ON  
POWER  
OFF  
OFF  
EE  
LOCAL  
DV  
OFF  
JOG  
SHTL  
SLOW  
COUNTER ASSEM VIDEO CUE  
TC  
STAND BY  
EDIT  
PLAYER  
PLAY  
RECORDER  
METER  
FULL/FINE  
Audio level control knobs  
RESET CH1  
CH2  
CH3  
CH4  
L
MONITOR SELECT  
R
REC  
FF  
INSERT  
A
IN  
A
OUT  
TRIM  
REW  
STOP  
MONITOR  
MIX  
A
VOL  
INPUT SELECT  
SET  
PREVIEW/PREVIEW  
AUTO EDIT  
PREROLL  
SELECT  
HEADPHONES  
IN  
OUT  
VIDEO  
CH1  
AUDIO  
CH2  
CH3  
CH4  
TC  
PRESET MENU  
SUPER  
ON  
REC INH INT TCG  
REGEN  
MODE  
TAPE  
CONTROL  
SET  
DIAG  
UNITY  
VAR  
ON  
REMOTE  
REC LEVEL  
PB LEVEL  
PRESET  
EXIT  
OFF  
OFF  
EE  
LOCAL  
Audio level control knobs  
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SD955B  
Automatic editing (deck-to-deck)  
Selecting the editing mode  
Registering the edit points  
Select the editing mode.  
Locate the edit IN point by performing the jog or  
shuttle operation.  
Set the tape to the still picture mode at the desired  
position.  
1
1
For assemble editing, press the ASSEM button.  
For insert editing, press the INSERT button.  
ASSEM:  
This sets the unit to assemble (frame-to-frame  
continuity) editing mode.  
For a detailed description of the jog and shuttle  
INSERT:  
This sets the unit to insert editing mode.  
Press the SET button while holding down the IN  
button.  
The edit IN point is now registered.  
The edit IN point value appears on the display  
panel.  
2
Select the channels to be edited.  
2
With assemble editing, the ASSEM lamp lights.  
With insert editing, press the buttons  
corresponding to the channels to be edited so that  
their lamps light.  
Locate the edit OUT point by performing the jog or  
shuttle operation.  
Set the tape to the still picture mode at the desired  
position.  
3
4
Select the VTR to be operated.  
3
(Settings for editing using two VTRs)  
Press the PLAYER or RECORDER button to select  
the VTR which is to be operated.  
PLAYER:  
Press this button if the player VTR is to be  
operated to register the edit points.  
RECORDER:  
Press the SET button while holding down the OUT  
button.  
The edit OUT point is now registered.  
The edit OUT point value appears on the display  
panel.  
Press this button if the recorder VTR (this unit)  
is to be operated to register the edit points.  
Match frame processing function  
When two VTRs are used to perform the editing  
operations, there will be a total of 4 edit points: the  
IN and OUT points for the player and those for the  
recorder. However, the last point is automatically  
calculated so only three of the edit points need to be  
registered.  
1/2  
3
DVCPRO 50  
ON  
POWER  
DVCPRO  
DV  
OFF  
JOG  
SHTL  
SLOW  
COUNTER ASSEM VIDEO CUE  
TC  
STAND BY  
EDIT  
PLAYER  
PLAY  
RECORDER  
METER  
FULL/FINE  
RESET CH1  
CH2  
CH3  
CH4  
L
MONITOR SELECT  
R
REC  
FF  
INSERT  
A
IN  
A
OUT  
TRIM  
REW  
STOP  
MONITOR  
MIX  
A
VOL  
INPUT SELECT  
SET  
PREVIEW/PREVIEW  
AUTO EDIT  
PREROLL  
SELECT  
HEADPHONES  
IN  
OUT  
2/4  
1/3  
VIDEO  
CH1  
AUDIO  
CH2  
CH3  
CH4  
TC  
PRESET MENU  
SUPER  
ON  
REC INH INT TCG  
REGEN  
MODE  
TAPE  
CONTROL  
SET  
DIAG  
UNITY  
VAR  
ON  
REMOTE  
REC LEVEL  
PB LEVEL  
PRESET  
EXIT  
OFF  
OFF  
EE  
LOCAL  
DVCPRO 50  
ON  
POWER  
DVCPRO  
DV  
OFF  
JOG  
SHTL  
SLOW  
COUNTER ASSEM VIDEO CUE  
TC  
STAND BY  
EDIT  
PLAYER  
PLAY  
RECORDER  
REC  
METER  
FULL/FINE  
RESET CH1  
CH2  
CH3  
CH4  
L
MONITOR SELECT  
R
INSERT  
A
IN  
A
OUT  
TRIM  
REW  
STOP  
FF  
MONITOR  
MIX  
A
VOL  
INPUT SELECT  
SET  
PREVIEW/PREVIEW  
AUTO EDIT  
PREROLL  
SELECT  
HEADPHONES  
IN  
OUT  
VIDEO  
CH1  
AUDIO  
CH2  
CH3  
CH4  
TC  
PRESET MENU  
SUPER  
ON  
REC INH INT TCG  
REGEN  
MODE  
TAPE  
CONTROL  
SET  
DIAG  
UNITY  
VAR  
ON  
REMOTE  
REC LEVEL  
PB LEVEL  
PRESET  
EXIT  
OFF  
OFF  
EE  
LOCAL  
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SD955B  
Automatic editing (deck-to-deck)  
Checking and previewing edit points  
Press the IN (or OUT) button to check the edit  
point. The value of the registered edit point  
appears on the display panel.  
1
DVCPRO 50  
ON  
POWER  
DVCPRO  
DV  
OFF  
JOG  
SHTL  
SLOW  
COUNTER ASSEM VIDEO CUE  
TC  
STAND BY  
EDIT  
PLAYER  
PLAY  
RECORDER  
REC  
METER  
FULL/FINE  
RESET CH1  
CH2  
CH3  
CH4  
L
MONITOR SELECT  
INSERT  
R
A
IN  
A
OUT  
TRIM  
While holding down the IN (or OUT) button, press  
the PREROLL button and check the picture at the  
edit point.  
2
REW  
STOP  
FF  
MONITOR  
MIX  
A
VOL  
INPUT SELECT  
SET  
PREVIEW/PREVIEW  
AUTO EDIT  
PREROLL  
SELECT  
HEADPHONES  
IN  
OUT  
VIDEO  
CH1  
AUDIO  
CH2  
CH3  
CH4  
TC  
PRESET MENU  
SUPER  
ON  
REC INH INT TCG  
REGEN  
MODE  
TAPE  
CONTROL  
SET  
DIAG  
UNITY  
VAR  
ON  
REMOTE  
REC LEVEL  
PB LEVEL  
PRESET  
EXIT  
OFF  
OFF  
EE  
LOCAL  
The tape is cued up to the edit IN (or OUT) point,  
and a still picture of the point appears.  
OIf STOP has been selected as the setup menu  
No. 315 (AFTER CUE-UP) setting or if the  
MODE switch has been set to EE, the VTR is  
set to the E-E mode.  
4
2 1/3  
By holding down the IN and OUT buttons at the  
same time, check the editing duration.  
The duration appears on the display panel.  
3
How to calculate the duration  
OWhen two edit points have been set:  
Duration between the two points  
OWhen only one edit point has been set:  
Duration between the data which has been  
set and the current address  
OWhen no edit points have been set:  
Duration of the previously edited section  
After the edit points have been registered, press  
the PREVIEW button.  
Regular preview is now conducted.  
4
<Notes>  
OIf the edit IN point has not been registered, the  
position where the PREVIEW button was  
pressed is registered as the edit IN point.  
OTo stop the preview at any time, press the  
STOP button.  
OWhen the PREVIEW button is pressed again  
after the IN point during the course of a preview,  
the preview will start again from the beginning.  
OWhen the edit OUT point is reached, the tape  
stops automatically.  
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SD955B  
Automatic editing (deck-to-deck)  
Modifying edit points  
Re-registering an edit point  
1
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.  
Modifying an edit point in 1-frame increments  
(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.  
Conversely, each time the button is pressed, the  
point is moved back by one frame.  
2
Resetting edit points  
OResetting both an edit IN point and OUT  
3
point  
Press the RESET button.  
(This takes effect only in the CTL mode.)  
OResetting either an edit IN point or OUT point  
Press the RESET button while holding down the  
IN (or OUT) button.  
<Notes>  
OAn edit OUT point can be reset even while  
editing is in progress.  
OIn the eject mode, the IN and OUT points are  
automatically reset.  
DVCPRO 50  
ON  
POWER  
DVCPRO  
DV  
OFF  
JOG  
SHTL  
SLOW  
COUNTER ASSEM VIDEO CUE  
TC  
STAND BY  
EDIT  
PLAYER  
PLAY  
RECORDER  
REC  
METER  
FULL/FINE  
RESET CH1  
CH2  
CH3  
CH4  
L
MONITOR SELECT  
R
INSERT  
A
IN  
A
OUT  
TRIM  
REW  
STOP  
FF  
MONITOR  
MIX  
A
VOL  
INPUT SELECT  
SET  
PREVIEW/PREVIEW  
AUTO EDIT  
PREROLL  
SELECT  
HEADPHONES  
IN  
OUT  
VIDEO  
CH1  
AUDIO  
CH2  
CH3  
CH4  
TC  
PRESET MENU  
SUPER  
ON  
REC INH INT TCG  
REGEN  
MODE  
TAPE  
CONTROL  
SET  
DIAG  
UNITY  
VAR  
ON  
REMOTE  
REC LEVEL  
PB LEVEL  
PRESET  
EXIT  
OFF  
OFF  
EE  
LOCAL  
3 2  
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SD955B  
Automatic editing (deck-to-deck)  
Executing and reviewing automatic  
editing  
Press the AUTO EDIT button.  
Upon completion of the editing, press the REVIEW  
button.  
1
2
Automatic editing is now executed.  
OTo suspend editing at any time, press the STOP  
button.  
OWhen the edit OUT point is reached, the tape is  
post-rolled, after which it stops.  
Review is then started by the recorder side.  
OTo stop the review at any time, press the STOP  
button.  
OWhen the edit OUT point is reached, the tape is  
post-rolled, after which it stops.  
Post-rolling  
With assemble editing, editing continues for about  
2 seconds after the edit OUT point is passed, the  
tape is then returned to the OUT point, after which  
it stops.  
With insert editing, the PLAY mode is established  
after the edit OUT point has been passed, the tape  
is then returned to the OUT point, after which it  
stops.  
DVCPRO 50  
ON  
POWER  
DVCPRO  
DV  
OFF  
JOG  
SHTL  
SLOW  
COUNTER ASSEM VIDEO CUE  
TC  
STAND BY  
EDIT  
PLAYER  
PLAY  
RECORDER  
REC  
METER  
FULL/FINE  
RESET CH1  
CH2  
CH3  
CH4  
L
MONITOR SELECT  
INSERT  
R
A
IN  
A
OUT  
TRIM  
REW  
STOP  
FF  
MONITOR  
MIX  
A
VOL  
INPUT SELECT  
SET  
PREVIEW/PREVIEW  
AUTO EDIT  
PREROLL  
SELECT  
HEADPHONES  
IN  
OUT  
VIDEO  
CH1  
AUDIO  
CH2  
CH3  
CH4  
TC  
PRESET MENU  
SUPER  
ON  
REC INH INT TCG  
REGEN  
MODE  
TAPE  
CONTROL  
SET  
DIAG  
UNITY  
VAR  
ON  
REMOTE  
REC LEVEL  
PB LEVEL  
PRESET  
EXIT  
OFF  
OFF  
EE  
LOCAL  
The post-roll time can be set using setup menu No.  
325 (POSTROLL TM).  
2 1  
Retry function  
Even when the STOP button has been pressed to  
suspend editing, editing can be repeated from the  
beginning simply by pressing the AUTO EDIT  
button again.  
Auto tag function (recorder side)  
If, upon completion of editing, the next edit point  
has not yet been registered, the previous edit OUT  
point is registered as the IN point and editing is  
executed when the AUTO EDIT button is pressed.  
To release the auto tag mode, press one of the  
transport system buttons (such as the PLAY  
button).  
Registering an OUT point while editing is in  
progress  
If the SET button is pressed while the OUT button  
is being held down when automatic editing is in  
progress, the position corresponding to when the  
button was pressed is registered as the OUT point  
and the editing operation is exited.  
Even if the AUTO EDIT button is pressed, the OUT  
point is registered and editing is exited in the same  
way.  
<Note>  
The registered points are automatically cleared  
after editing has been executed. However, the  
previous edit points can be recalled by pressing  
the TRIM+ (or TRIM) button and SET button at  
the same time.  
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SD955B  
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.  
DVCPRO 50  
ON  
POWER  
DVCPRO  
DV  
OFF  
JOG  
SHTL  
SLOW  
COUNTER ASSEM VIDEO CUE  
TC  
STAND BY  
EDIT  
PLAYER  
PLAY  
RECORDER  
REC  
METER  
FULL/FINE  
RESET CH1  
CH2  
CH3  
CH4  
L
MONITOR SELECT  
R
INSERT  
A
IN  
A
OUT  
TRIM  
REW  
STOP  
FF  
MONITOR  
MIX  
A
VOL  
INPUT SELECT  
SET  
PREVIEW/PREVIEW  
AUTO EDIT  
PREROLL  
After registering the edit points, proceed with the  
same operations as for insert editing.  
SELECT  
HEADPHONES  
IN  
OUT  
VIDEO  
CH1  
AUDIO  
CH2  
CH3  
CH4  
TC  
PRESET MENU  
SUPER  
ON  
REC INH INT TCG  
REGEN  
MODE  
TAPE  
CONTROL  
SET  
DIAG  
UNITY  
VAR  
ON  
REMOTE  
REC LEVEL  
PB LEVEL  
PRESET  
EXIT  
OFF  
OFF  
EE  
LOCAL  
$ Registering the edit points  
Video IN point:  
A IN button  
A OUT button  
Press the SET button while holding down the IN  
button.  
Video OUT point:  
Press the SET button while holding down the  
OUT button.  
Audio IN point:  
Press the SET button while holding down the A  
IN button.  
Audio OUT point:  
$ Displaying the audio split edit points  
The edit points appear on the display panel.  
Video IN point:  
Press the IN button.  
Video OUT point:  
Press the OUT button.  
Audio IN point:  
Press the A IN button.  
Audio OUT point:  
Press the SET button while holding down the A  
OUT button.  
Press the A OUT button.  
<Note>  
$ Clearing the edit points  
Video IN point:  
If the editing mode is changed to assemble editing  
after the audio edit points have been registered, the  
audio edit points will be cleared.  
Press the RESET button while holding down the  
IN button.  
Video OUT point:  
$ Cueing the tape up to the edit points  
Cue-up to video IN point:  
Press the RESET button while holding down the  
OUT button.  
Audio IN point:  
Press the RESET button while holding down the  
A IN button.  
Audio OUT point:  
Press the PREROLL button while holding down  
the IN button.  
Cue-up to video OUT point:  
Press the PREROLL button while holding down  
the OUT button.  
Cue-up to audio IN point:  
Press the RESET button while holding down the  
A OUT button.  
Press the PREROLL button while holding down  
the A IN button.  
Cue-up to audio OUT point:  
$ Modifying edit points  
Video IN point:  
Press the PREROLL button while holding down  
the A OUT button.  
Press the TRIM+ button or TRIMbutton while  
holding down the IN button.  
Video OUT point:  
Press the TRIM+ button or TRIMbutton while  
holding down the OUT button.  
Audio IN point:  
Press the TRIM+ button or TRIMbutton while  
holding down the A IN button.  
Audio OUT point:  
Press the TRIM+ button or TRIMbutton while  
holding down the A OUT button.  
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SD955B  
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.  
Match frame processing system  
When two VTRs are used to perform the audio split  
editing operations, there will be a total of 8 edit  
points: the video IN and OUT points for the player,  
the video IN and OUT points for the recorder, the  
audio IN and OUT points for the player, and the  
audio IN and OUT points for the recorder.  
When five of the eight edit points are registered, the  
remaining three points are automatically calculated  
so only five of the edit points need to be registered.  
$ When a VTR not equipped with the split  
editing function is used as the player  
When a VTR that cannot set the video and audio  
edit points independently is used as the player, split  
editing is still possible by setting the audio IN point  
and OUT point in the recorder and setting the data  
of three points as the video edit points.  
<Note>  
If, during audio split editing, the video OUT point (or  
audio OUT point) only is registered without the  
audio OUT (or video OUT point) having been  
registered and automatic editing is then executed,  
either the audio OUT point (or video OUT point) will  
be registered or editing will continue until the STOP  
button is pressed to suspend the editing operation.  
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SD955B  
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.  
After selecting VTR used as the player by pressing  
PLAYER button, set the initial speed by the search  
dial while pressing SET button.  
4
5
Simultaneously pressing both SET button and  
PREVIEW/REVIEW button results in automatic  
prerolling for the both VTRs (player and recorder),  
then the player VTR is operated at the set initial  
speed up to the IN point.  
$ 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.  
After passing the IN point, turn the search dial to  
memorize the playback speed of the VTR used as  
the player.  
6
7
8
$ Releasing variable memory mode  
Press the RESET button while holding down the  
SET button to release the unit from variable  
memory mode.  
When the tape has passed the OUT point set by  
recorder, the memory of the playback speed will  
terminate.  
The unit will also be released from this mode when  
deck-to-deck editing operations are completed.  
Variable memory editing operation  
procedure  
When AUTO EDIT button is pressed, variable  
memory editing is executed.  
Once editing has been executed, the memorized  
speed will be cleared. The initial speed will not be  
cleared however.  
Variable memory editing operation can be performed  
according to the following procedure.  
Select the edit mode by pressing ASSEM button or  
desired INSERT buttons.  
The result of editing can be checked by pressing  
PREVIEW/REVIEW button.  
1
9
8
4
Select VTR to be operated by pressing  
RECORDER or PLAYER button.  
2
DVCPRO 50  
ON  
POWER  
DVCPRO  
DV  
OFF  
Register IN/OUT point by using SET button and  
IN/OUT buttons.  
The OUT point of VTR used as the player cannot  
be registered.  
3
JOG  
SHTL  
SLOW  
COUNTER ASSEM VIDEO CUE  
TC  
STAND BY  
EDIT  
PLAYER  
PLAY  
RECORDER  
REC  
METER  
FULL/FINE  
RESET CH1  
CH2  
CH3  
CH4  
L
MONITOR SELECT  
R
INSERT  
A
IN  
A
OUT  
TRIM  
REW  
STOP  
FF  
MONITOR  
MIX  
A
VOL  
INPUT SELECT  
SET  
PREVIEW/PREVIEW  
AUTO EDIT  
PREROLL  
SELECT  
HEADPHONES  
IN  
OUT  
VIDEO  
CH1  
AUDIO  
CH2  
CH3  
CH4  
TC  
PRESET MENU  
SUPER  
ON  
REC INH INT TCG  
REGEN  
MODE  
TAPE  
CONTROL  
SET  
DIAG  
UNITY  
VAR  
ON  
REMOTE  
REC LEVEL  
PB LEVEL  
PRESET  
EXIT  
OFF  
OFF  
EE  
LOCAL  
1
2
DVCPRO 50  
ON  
POWER  
9
5
4
DVCPRO  
DV  
OFF  
<Notes>  
JOG  
SHTL  
SLOW  
COUNTER ASSEM VIDEO CUE  
TC  
STAND BY  
EDIT  
PLAYER  
PLAY  
RECORDER  
METER  
FULL/FINE  
RESET CH1  
CH2  
CH3  
CH4  
L
MONITOR SELECT  
R
OThe content stored in the memory will be cleared in  
a mode other than the variable memory mode.  
Also, the memory will be cleared when the power  
switch is turned OFF.  
REC  
FF  
INSERT  
A
IN  
A
OUT  
TRIM  
REW  
STOP  
MONITOR  
MIX  
A
VOL  
INPUT SELECT  
SET  
PREVIEW/PREVIEW  
AUTO EDIT  
PREROLL  
SELECT  
HEADPHONES  
IN  
OUT  
VIDEO  
CH1  
AUDIO  
CH2  
CH3  
CH4  
TC  
PRESET MENU  
SUPER  
ON  
REC INH INT TCG  
REGEN  
MODE  
TAPE  
CONTROL  
SET  
DIAG  
UNITY  
VAR  
ON  
REMOTE  
REC LEVEL  
PB LEVEL  
PRESET  
EXIT  
OFF  
OFF  
EE  
LOCAL  
OPhase adjustment is not made during playback to  
the IN point of variable memory editing.  
3
Therefore, depending on the VTR used as the  
player and its speed setting, no guarantees are  
made for the accuracy of the IN point.  
OWhen variable memory editing is to be performed,  
keep the speed set to within the speed range for  
variable speed playback which can be guarantied  
by the VTR used as the player.  
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Setup (initial settings)  
This VTRs 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 or SDI OUT 3 connector on the rear  
panel, the setting menus are displayed on the TV  
monitor.  
At the position where the change is to be made,  
turn the search dial while holding down the search  
button.  
The settings on the menu screen and display now  
flash.  
When the dial is turned clockwise, the setting  
number is incremented; conversely, when it is  
turned counterclockwise, it is decremented.  
OAt this time, when the RESET button is pressed  
while holding down the search button, the  
setting value is returned to the factory setting.  
3
4
4 3  
DVCPRO 50  
ON  
POWER  
DVCPRO  
DV  
OFF  
JOG  
SHTL  
SLOW  
COUNTER ASSEM VIDEO CUE  
TC  
STAND BY  
EDIT  
PLAYER  
PLAY  
RECORDER  
REC  
METER  
FULL/FINE  
RESET CH1  
CH2  
CH3  
CH4  
L
MONITOR SELECT  
R
INSERT  
A
IN  
A
OUT  
Upon completion of the setting, release the search  
button.  
The item number now flashes.  
OWhen the search dial is in the SHTL mode, the  
item will move unless the dial is set to the centre  
position.  
TRIM  
REW  
STOP  
FF  
MONITOR  
MIX  
A
VOL  
INPUT SELECT  
SET  
PREVIEW/PREVIEW  
AUTO EDIT  
PREROLL  
SELECT  
HEADPHONES  
IN  
OUT  
VIDEO  
CH1  
AUDIO  
CH2  
CH3  
CH4  
TC  
PRESET MENU  
SUPER  
ON  
REC INH INT TCG  
REGEN  
MODE  
TAPE  
CONTROL  
SET  
DIAG  
UNITY  
VAR  
ON  
REMOTE  
REC LEVEL  
PB LEVEL  
PRESET  
EXIT  
OFF  
OFF  
EE  
LOCAL  
FF button  
16  
2
When other items are to be changed, repeat steps  
52 to 4.  
Changing the settings  
Press the MENU button.  
1
Press the SET button.  
The changes are stored in the memory.  
6
The setup menu screen appears on the TV  
monitor, and the setup menu item number appears  
on the counter display.  
Each time the FF button is pressed (for about 1.5  
seconds), the item number and item name are  
selected and displayed alternately.  
To disregard the new settings and restore the  
old settings instead, press the MENU button.  
OTo return the setup contents to the factory  
settings (initial settings), press the RESET  
button while the menu is displayed. The  
following message is displayed.  
(If a setup was performed previously, the screen  
on which the last change was made is displayed.)  
SETUP-MENUINITSET  
YES<PLAY>/NO<STOP>  
Turn the search dial to select the item to be set.  
The menu screen cursor (2) moves, and the item  
number on the display flashes.  
2
If the PLAY button is now pressed, the factory  
settings are reinstated.  
OWhen the dial is turned clockwise, the item  
number is incremented from 001 5 002 5 003  
5 004 and so on; conversely, when it is turned  
counterclockwise, the item number is  
decremented.  
OWhen the FF button or REW button is pressed  
while holding down the PLAY button, the next or  
previous item is selected.  
<Notes>  
OIf the RESET button is pressed to restore the  
factory settings, only the user files currently in  
use are restored. The other user files remain  
unaffected.  
OThe changes made to the SYSTEM menu  
contents are recorded also by pressing the  
MENU button to close the menu screen.  
OWhenever possible, limit the use of the search  
dial to the JOG mode.  
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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.  
Setting and releasing the lock mode  
The lock mode can be set to protect the system file  
and user file (USER2 to USER5) settings. Once the  
lock mode is set, no further changes can be made to  
the settings.  
Changing the file  
Setting and releasing the lock mode can be set for the  
system file by using setup menu No. 30 (MENU  
LOCK) and for the user files by using setup menu No.  
A03 (MENU LOCK).  
Press the MENU button.  
1
When the FF button is pressed while holding down  
2
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.  
Press the MENU button.  
1
Press the REW button or FF button while holding  
down the DIAG button to select the file for which  
the lock mode is to be set or released.  
2
SYSTEM  
FF  
REW  
User files  
USER 1  
Each user file contains the  
following items.  
OBASIC  
OOPERATION  
OINTERFACE  
OEDIT  
OTAPE PROTECT  
OTIME CODE  
OVIDEO  
Turn the search dial to move the cursor (2) on the  
3
FF  
REW  
menu screen to No. 30 (MENU LOCK) for the  
system file or to No. A03 (MENU LOCK) for a user  
file.  
USER 2  
FF  
REW  
REW FF  
Turn the search dial while holding down the search  
button to select whether the lock mode is to be set  
or released.  
USER 3  
4
FF  
REW  
To set the lock mode:  
USER 4  
OAUDIO  
Set 0001 (ON) as the setting.  
To release the lock mode:  
Set 0000 (OFF) as the setting.  
OV BLANK  
OMENU  
FF  
REW  
USER 5  
When the lock mode has been set, LOCKED”  
flashes on the menu screen. The counter display  
stops flashing and remains lit.  
3
To enter the selection made in step 2 for the user  
file which is to be used, press the SET button.  
The user file is changed and stored in the memory.  
SETUP-MENU LOCKED  
<USER2>  
NO.000-0005  
5s  
001LOCALENA ST&EJ  
002TAPETIMER 12h  
003REMAINSEL OFF  
004SETUPNUMBER OFF  
005METERSELECT CUE  
006SYNCHRONIZE ON  
007SUPER ON  
008DISPLAYSEL T&STA  
2000P-ROLLTIME  
<Note>  
Since the SYSTEM menu items are not included in  
user files 1 through 5, first select the user file and  
switch to the SYSTEM file, and then set the SYSTEM  
menu items.  
Press the SET button.  
The setting is stored in the memory.  
5
<Notes>  
OThe lock mode cannot be set for the USER1 file.  
OOnce set to the lock mode, a file cannot be reset to  
the factory settings even by pressing the RESET  
button.  
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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.  
Press the SET button.  
The following message appears on the menu  
screen and counter display.  
5
Menu screen  
SETUP-MENU LOAD  
Load/save  
Lock mode can be  
set  
USER 1  
USER 2  
USER 3  
USER 4  
USER 5  
USER2 USER1OK?  
n
YES<PLAY>/NO<STOP>  
Load/save  
Load/save  
Lock mode can be  
set  
Lock mode can be  
set  
Load/save  
Counter display  
Lock mode can be  
set  
Press the MENU button.  
1
2
The number of the user file selected in step 4 is  
displayed at  
.
Press the REW button or FF button while holding  
down the DIAG button to select the USER1 file.  
Press the PLAY button.  
6
The settings of the user file selected in step 4 are  
loaded, and the USER1 menu display appears. If  
the STOP button is pressed instead, the settings  
are not changed, and the USER1 menu display  
appears.  
Turn the search dial to move the cursor (2) on the  
menu screen to No. A00 (LOAD).  
3
SETUP-MENU MENU  
<USER1>  
NO.A00-0000  
804BLANKLINE BLANK  
2A00LOAD  
USER2  
A01SAVE USER2  
Turn the search dial to move the cursor (2) on the  
menu screen to a number other than No. A00  
(LOAD) or No. A01 (SAVE).  
7
8
A02P.ONLOAD OFF  
END  
Press the SET button. The USER1 settings are  
stored in the memory.  
If the USER1 settings are not to be stored in the  
memory, do not press the SET button but press the  
MENU button instead.  
Turn the search dial while holding down the search  
button to select the user file whose contents are to  
be loaded into USER1.  
4
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Setup menus  
Saving user files  
Press the MENU button.  
Press the PLAY button.  
1
6
The settings of USER1 are saved in the user file  
selected in step 4 and stored in the memory. If the  
STOP button is pressed instead, the settings are  
not changed, and the USER1 menu display  
appears.  
Press the REW button or FF button while holding  
down the DIAG button to select the USER1 file.  
2
Turn the search dial to move the cursor (2) on the  
menu screen to No. A01 (SAVE).  
3
Turn the search dial to move the cursor (2) on the  
menu screen to a number other than No. A00  
(LOAD) or No. A01 (SAVE).  
7
8
SETUP-MENU MENU  
<USER1>  
NO.A00-0000  
804BLANKLINE BLANK  
A00LOAD USER2  
2A01SAVE  
USER2  
A02P.ONLOAD OFF  
END  
Press the SET button. The USER1 settings are  
stored in the memory.  
If the USER1 settings are not to be stored in the  
memory, do not press the SET button but press the  
MENU button instead.  
Turn the search dial while holding down the search  
button to select the user file in which the contents  
of USER1 are to be saved.Those user files which  
have been set to the lock mode do not appear on  
the display. If all the user files have been set to the  
lock mode, the LOCKEDdisplay appears, and  
the contents of USER1 cannot be saved into any of  
the user files.  
4
5
Automatically recalling a user file  
when turning on the power  
If the user file to be loaded is selected in advance  
using setup menu No. A02 (P.ON LOAD), the file will  
be automatically loaded into USER1 when the power  
is turned on.  
Press the SET button.  
The following message appears on the menu  
screen and counter display.  
Menu screen  
SETUP-MENU SAVE  
USER1 USER2OK?  
n
YES<PLAY>/NO<STOP>  
Counter display  
The number of the user file selected in step 4 is  
displayed at  
.
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Setup menus  
SYSTEM menu  
No./Item  
Description  
No./Item  
Description  
00  
This selects the signal to output from the  
VIDEO OUT 2 connector.  
14  
SCH phase adjustment: 90° units  
(The SC phase changes but the H phase does  
WFM SEL  
SCH COARSE not change.)  
–: Advanced, +: Delayed  
0000  
0001  
CTL : The CTL signal is output.  
TC : The TIME CODE signal is  
output.  
0000  
0001  
0002  
0003  
0
90  
180  
270  
0002 VIDEO : The VIDEO OUT signal is  
output.  
0003  
0004  
RF_L : The PB L RF signal is output.  
RF_R : The PB R RF signal is output.  
15  
SCH phase adjustment:  
0005 ENV_L : The PB L ENV signal is output.  
0006 ENV_R : The PB R ENV signal is output.  
<Notes>  
OThe settings can be changed at any time  
regardless of the setup menu item No. 30  
(MENU LOCK) setting.  
ODuring normal playback, the output signals  
have levels which are virtually identical to the  
values given below under a 75termination.  
CTL: 0.1 to 0.3 Vp-p  
VIDEO: 1.0 Vp-p  
Total variable range: 45° or more  
(The SC phase changes but the H phase does  
not change.)  
SCH FINE  
–: Advanced, +: Delayed  
0000  
:
–32  
:
0032  
:
0
:
TC: 0.6 Vp-p  
0064  
32  
16  
This adjusts the audio output phase with  
respect to the video output: 20.8 µs steps  
–: The audio output phase is advanced with  
respect to the video output.  
+: The audio output phase is delayed with respect  
to the video output.  
10  
This selects whether the video output signal  
is to be adjusted with the VTR or with the  
external encoder remote control.  
AV PHASE  
ENCODER  
SEL  
0000 REMOTE  
:
Video output signals are adjusted with the  
external encoder remote control.  
0000  
:
0128  
:
–128  
0001 LOCAL  
:
:
0
:
Video output signals are adjusted with the  
VTR.  
11  
Coarse adjustment of system phase: 90° units  
0255  
127  
<Note>  
SYS SC  
COAR.  
0000  
0001  
0002  
0003  
0
90  
180  
270  
If setting operation is  
performed, the setting value  
does not return to factory  
(default) setting.  
12  
Fine adjustment of system phase:  
Variable range 45° or more  
–: Advanced, +: Delayed  
SYS SC FINE  
0000  
:
0128  
:
–128  
<Note>  
:
0
:
If setting operation is  
performed, the setting value  
does not return to factory  
(default) setting.  
0255  
127  
13  
System phase adjustment: 74 ns steps  
–: Advanced, +: Delayed  
SYS H  
0000  
:
0108  
:
–128  
<Note>  
:
0
:
If setting operation is  
performed, the setting value  
does not return to factory  
(default) setting.  
0216  
127  
The underlined items indicates the initial setting.  
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Setup menus  
SYSTEM menu  
No./Item  
Description  
System phase adjustment.  
No./Item  
Description  
18  
23  
[625i system]  
BLACK LEVEL 0000  
:
[525i system]  
SET UP LEVEL  
SD955B  
This sets the black level.  
Max. variable range: 14 IRE  
SYS H  
OFFSET  
0000  
0001  
0002  
–3 : –13.4 µsec  
–2 : –8.96 µsec  
–1 : –4.52 µsec  
–128  
:
0
:
0003  
0004  
0005  
0006  
0
1
2
3
: 0 sec  
0128  
:
0255  
: +4.52 µsec  
: +8.96 µsec  
: +13.4 µsec  
127  
24  
This sets the chroma phase.  
Max. variable range: 30°  
<Note>  
Factory settings will remain unchanged even if an  
attempt is  
[625i system]  
CHROMA PHASE 0000  
:
[525i system]  
HUE  
–128  
19  
This sets whether the system phase is to be  
adjusted by the unit or from the external  
encoder remote controller.  
:
0
:
0128  
:
SYS SC/H  
SD955B  
0255  
127  
0000 REMOTE  
The system phase is adjusted from the  
external encoder remote controller.  
0001 LOCAL  
The system phase is adjusted by the unit.  
<Note>  
This setting does not take effect when LOCAL  
has been selected as the SYSTEM menu item  
No. 10 (ENCODER SEL) setting.  
:
25  
This sets the chroma level.  
Max. variable range: 3 dB  
CHROMA  
LEVEL  
:
0000  
:
0128  
:
–128  
:
0
:
0255  
127  
30  
This selects whether the system file lock  
mode is to be engaged or released.  
22  
This sets the video level.  
Max. variable range: 3 dB  
MENU LOCK  
VIDEO LEVEL  
0000  
0001  
OFF : The lock is released (file data  
can be changed).  
ON : The lock is engaged (file data  
cannot be changed).  
0000  
:
0128  
:
–128  
:
0
:
<Note>  
0255  
127  
Setup menu No. 00 (WFM SEL) can be changed  
at any time regardless of the setting selected for  
this menu item.  
The underlined items indicates the initial setting.  
Video output signal adjustments  
The video output signal adjustments are made by selecting the SYSTEM menu item No. 10 (ENCODER SEL) and  
No. 19 (SYS SC/H) settings.  
These adjustments can be used for analogue component, analogue composite and SDI signal output.  
A control matrix of the adjustments is shown below.  
Setting  
Item adjusted  
SYSTEM menu item  
SYSTEM menu item  
SYSTEM menu item  
19: SYS SC/H  
SYSTEM menu item  
11: SYS SC COAR.  
12: SYS SC FINE  
13: SYS H  
10: ENCODER SEL  
22: VIDEO LEVEL  
23: BLACK LEVEL/SET UP LEVEL  
24: CHROMA PHASE/HUE  
25: CHROMA LEVEL  
LOCAL  
LOCAL  
Unit  
Unit  
Unit  
REMOTE  
LOCAL  
REMOTE  
External encoder remote controller  
External encoder remote  
controller  
REMOTE  
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Setup menus  
USER menu <BASIC>  
No./Item  
Description  
No./Item  
Description  
000  
This sets the preroll time.  
The preroll time can be set from 0 to 15 seconds  
SD955B  
006  
This selects whether or not to synchronize  
between two VTRs.  
P-ROLL TIME in 1-second increments.  
SYNCHRONIZE  
0000  
OFF  
:
<Note>  
0000  
:
0005  
:
0s  
:
5s  
:
No synchronization. The editing points deviate  
several frames, but editing can be started  
quickly.  
When the automatic editing  
mode [PREVIEW, AUTO EDIT]  
is set, the unit will not operate if  
the preroll time is set to 0  
seconds.  
0001  
ON  
:
0015  
15s  
Synchronization. Allows for error-free editing.  
008  
This selects what information is to be  
001  
This selects the buttons which can be operated  
on the front panel when the CONTROL switch  
has been set to REMOTE.  
provided by the time code and other super  
DISPLAY SEL displays output to the VIDEO OUT 3/SDI OUT 3  
connector.  
LOCAL ENA  
0000  
No buttons can be operated.  
0001 ST&EJ  
Only the STOP and EJECT buttons can be  
operated.  
DIS  
:
0000  
TIME : Data only.  
(The data indicates the value for whichever of  
CTL, TC or UB currently selected by the  
COUNTER button.)  
0001 T&STA : Data and operation status.  
0002 T&S&M : Data, operation status and  
mode.  
0003  
0004 T&YMD  
Data and REC DATE (year/month/day)  
0005 T&MDY  
Data and REC DATE (month/day/year)  
0006 T&DMY  
Data and REC DATE (day/month/year)  
0007 T&UB  
:
0002  
AJ-SD955B: All buttons except for the  
RECORDER and PLAYER  
buttons can be operated.  
ENA  
:
T&RT : Data and REC TIME  
:
AJ-SD930B: All buttons can be operated.  
:
002  
This selects the 12 or 24 hour display for the  
CTL counter.  
:
TAPE TIMER  
0000  
0001  
12h : 12 hour display  
24h : 24 hour display  
:
Data and user’s bit.  
003  
This selects whether the remaining tape time  
and total tape length are to be displayed in the  
superimposed display of the VIDEO OUT 3/  
SDI OUT 3 connector signals.  
However, when UB has been selected with the  
COUNTER button, the time code is displayed  
after the user’s bit.  
REMAIN SEL  
0008 T&CTL  
:
Data and CTL data.  
0000  
0001  
OFF : No display.  
2L  
However, when CTL has been selected with  
the COUNTER button, the time code is  
displayed after the CTL data.  
:
The remaining tape time is displayed on the  
second line.  
0002  
The remaining tape time is displayed on the  
first line.  
0003  
The remaining tape time is displayed on the  
first line, and the total tape length is displayed  
in the second line.  
0009  
Data and time code.  
0010 VITC  
T&T  
:
1L  
:
:
The time code and user’s bit recorded in the  
VAUX area are displayed.  
<Notes>  
OMode display:  
DVCPRO 50 (50 Mbps) = DVCPRO_50,  
R/TTL  
:
DVCPRO (25 Mbps) = DVCPRO,  
DV = DV, DVCAM = DVCAM  
<Notes>  
OWhen “2L” is selected, the remaining tape time  
is not displayed if “TIME” has been selected as  
the setup menu item No.008 (DISPLAY SEL)  
setting.  
OWhen “R/TTL” is selected, the total tape length  
is not displayed if “TIME” has been selected as  
the setup menu item No.008 (DISPLAY SEL)  
setting.  
OAn error message appears if a warning or error  
has occurred when “T&S&M” has been  
selected as this setting.  
OREC TIME and REC DATE are displayed  
during DV/DVCAM, playback only. With the  
DVCPRO50 (50 Mbps) or DVCPRO (25 Mbps)  
format, the operating mode is displayed.  
The underlined items indicates the initial setting.  
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Setup menus  
USER menu <BASIC>  
No./Item  
Description  
No./Item  
013  
PB FORMAT  
Description  
009  
This sets the position of the characters on the  
horizontal plane for the time code and other  
This sets the format in which the tape is to be  
played back.  
CHARA H-POS super displays output to the VIDEO OUT 3/  
SDI OUT 3 connector.  
0000 MANUAL  
:
The format complies with the setting of setup  
0000  
:
0
:
menu No. 012 (SYS FORMAT) when  
DVCPRO cassette is inserted.  
a
0004  
:
0016  
<Note>  
4
:
16  
The format complies to the format recorded on  
the tape when a DV or DVCAM cassette is  
inserted.  
0001  
AUTO  
:
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.  
Also, CHARA TYPE is output to VIDEO OUT  
3/SDI OUT 3 according to the status set in the  
menu.  
The format complies with the format recorded  
on the tape.  
<Notes>  
OWhen an editing mode has been selected, the  
“MANUAL” setting is forcibly established for  
internal operations.  
OWhen AUTO has been selected, the picture  
and sound may be disturbed until the format is  
detected after a tape is loaded.  
010  
This sets the position of the characters on the  
vertical plane for the time code and other  
CHARA V-POS super displays output to the VIDEO OUT 3/  
SDI OUT 3 connector.  
SD955B  
015  
This sets whether the recorder is to be  
forcibly set to the EE mode and the player’s  
playback signals are to be output to the  
monitor by pressing the recorder’s PLAYER  
button when a monitor has been connected  
only to the recorder during deck-to-deck  
editing.  
MONI  
CONTROL  
[625i system] [525i system]  
SD955B  
0000  
0
:
0000  
:
0
:
18  
:
:
0023  
:
23 0018  
:
0000  
The recorder is not forcibly set to the EE mode.  
0001 AUTO  
MANU  
:
:
0028  
<Notes>  
28 0022  
22  
:
The recorder is forcibly set to the EE mode,  
and the player’s playback signals are output.  
OWhen 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.  
017  
This selects the size of the characters for the  
superimposed display output from the VIDEO  
OUT 3 or SDI OUT 3 connector.  
CHARA SIZE  
OWhen the DISPLAY SEL setting causes  
characters to extend beyond the edges of the  
screen, the setting value is changed so that the  
characters are automatically displayed in a  
position on the screen.  
0000 NORMAL : Standard size  
0001 LARGE : 4 times larger than the standard  
size  
<Note>  
When LARGE has been selected, only time data  
is displayed, regardless of the setup menu  
No.008 (DISPLAY SEL) setting.  
011  
This selects the display type for the super  
display output to the VIDEO OUT 3/SDI OUT 3  
CHARA TYPE connector as well as for displays such as the  
setting menu, etc.  
SD955B  
070  
This selects the TV system.  
0000 WHITE : White characters against a black  
TV SYSTEM  
0000  
0001  
525 : The 525 interlace/59.94 Hz  
system is selected.  
625 : The 625 interlace/50 Hz system  
is selected.  
background.  
0001 W/OUT : White characters with a black  
border.  
012  
This sets the VTR’s recording and playback  
format.  
<Note>  
After this setting is changed, turn off and back on  
the power again to take it effect.  
SYS FORMAT  
0000  
DVCPRO50 (50 Mbps) is selected.  
0001 25M  
DVCPRO (25 Mbps) is selected.  
<Note>  
50M  
:
:
The format complies with the setting of this menu  
item when the tape is ejected.  
The underlined items indicates the initial setting.  
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Setup menus  
USER menu <OPERATION>  
No./Item  
100  
Description  
This selects the direct search dial operation.  
No./Item  
105  
Description  
This selects the VTR mode in which the EE  
status is established when the MODE switch  
SEARCH ENA  
0000  
For direct search dial operations.  
0001 KEY  
Operation is not transferred to the search  
mode unless the search button is pressed.  
DIAL  
:
AUTO EE SEL is set to EE.  
:
0000  
STOP, FF, REW and EJECT modes.  
0001 STOP : EE status is established in STOP  
and EJECT modes.  
S/F/R : EE status is established in  
101  
This sets the maximum speed for shuttle  
operations.  
0002 BLACK : EE status is established in STOP  
and EJECT modes.  
However, if the MODE switch is set to TAPE,  
the picture becomes black and the sound is  
muted when the tape is ejected.  
0003 BLACK1 : EE status is established in  
STOP, FF, REW and EJECT modes.  
However, if the MODE switch is set to TAPE,  
the picture becomes black and the sound is  
muted when the tape is ejected.  
SHTL MAX  
0000  
0001  
0002  
a8.4 : 8.4a normal speed  
a16 : 16a normal speed  
a32 : 32a normal speed  
102  
This sets the maximum speed for FF and  
REW operations.  
FF. REW MAX  
0000  
0001  
0002  
a16 : 16 (32)a normal speed  
a32 : 32 (60)a normal speed  
a50 : 50 (100)a normal speed  
0004  
GRAY : EE status is established in STOP  
and EJECT modes.  
<Notes>  
However, if the MODE switch is set to TAPE,  
the picture becomes gray and the sound is  
muted when the tape is ejected.  
0005 GRAY1 : EE status is established in  
STOP, FF, REW and EJECT modes.  
However, if the MODE switch is set to TAPE,  
the picture becomes gray and the sound is  
muted when the tape is ejected.  
OThe speeds given in the parentheses apply in  
the DVCPRO (25 Mbps), DV and DVCAM  
mode.  
OWith mini DV or mini DVCAM cassette, the  
maximum speed is set to 32a regardless of  
this item’s settings.  
104  
This selects whether to warn the operator  
when the REF. VIDEO signal has not been  
connected.  
106  
This selects the EE mode output signals.  
REF ALARM  
EE MODE SEL  
0000 NORMAL  
Signals are output with a delay equivalent to  
the length of internal signal processing.  
:
0000  
0001  
OFF : Warning is not given.  
ON : Warning is given by the flashing  
STOP lamp.  
0001  
THRU  
:
<Note>  
Signals are output directly, without internal  
processing, and so are output with no delay.  
<Note>  
When the unit is in edit mode and SDTI/1394 or  
SG has been selected for the input signals by the  
INPUT SELECT button, internal operations are  
forcibly set to NORMAL.  
Video and audio output may be disturbed when  
the reference video signal is not input, so it is  
recommended that a system which inputs the  
reference video signal be used.  
107  
This set the play delay time in frame  
increments.  
PLAY DELAY  
0000  
:
0
:
0015  
15  
108  
This selects the CAPSTAN LOCK mode.  
CAP. LOCK  
[625i system]  
0000  
0001  
0002  
2F : 2F mode  
4F : 4F mode  
8F : 8F mode  
SD955B  
[525i system]  
0000  
0001  
2F : 2F mode  
4F : 4F mode  
The underlined items indicates the initial setting.  
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USER menu <OPERATION>  
No./Item  
109  
Description  
No./Item  
111  
Description  
This selects whether to rewind the tape  
automatically to the tape start when the tape  
end is detected.  
This selects the output picture in the  
STANDBY OFF (HALF LOADING) and EJECT  
modes.  
AUTO REW  
FRZ MODE  
SEL  
0000  
0001  
OFF : The tape stops at the tape end.  
ON : The tape is rewound to the tape  
start.  
0000  
The video output is muted.  
0001 STB OFF  
DIS  
:
:
When the STANDBY OFF (HALF LOADING)  
mode is established, the picture being played  
back at the time is frozen and output.  
110  
This selects whether the VTR is to stop  
automatically when the counter value reaches  
“0” during a fast forwarding or rewinding  
operation in the CTL mode.  
MEMORY  
STOP  
0002 SOF&EJ  
:
When the STANDBY OFF (HALF LOADING)  
or EJECT mode is established, the picture  
being played back at the time is frozen and  
output.  
0000  
OFF : The VTR does not stop.  
0001  
ON : The VTR stops automatically.  
<Notes>  
<Notes>  
OThe stop mode concerned is either the stop or  
the still-picture (SHTL STILL or SLOW STILL)  
mode depending on the setup menu No. 315  
(AFTER CUE-UP) setting.  
OWhen both the AUTO REW function and  
MEMORY function have been selected at the  
same time, the AUTO REW function takes  
precedence.  
OFreeze status complies with the setup menu  
item No. 605 (FREEZE SEL) setting.  
OIn the EJECT mode, freeze is output only when  
BLACK, BLACK1, GRAY or GRAY1 is selected  
as the setup menu item No. 105 (AUTO EE  
SEL) setting.  
112  
This selects whether video input switching  
using the INPUT SELECT button is to be  
enabled or disabled.  
V IN SEL INH  
Memory stop function  
0000  
OFF  
:
The MEMORY STOP function  
does not work if it is activated  
within a range of 0 2 frames.  
Video input switching using the INPUT  
SELECT button is enabled.  
0001  
Zero  
point  
ON  
:
Video input switching using the INPUT  
SELECT button is disabled.  
3
REW  
1
FF  
button  
button  
0002  
REC  
:
Video input switching using the INPUT  
SELECT button after the unit has been  
transferred to a recording (but not editing)  
mode is disabled.  
4
FF  
button  
REW  
button  
2
113  
This selects whether audio input switching  
using the INPUT SELECT button is to be  
enabled or disabled.  
! When the FF button is pressed, the VTR performs the regular fast  
forward operation since the zero point is not located in the  
direction of operation.  
A IN SEL INH  
0000  
OFF  
:
Audio input switching using the INPUT  
SELECT button is enabled.  
@ When the REW button is pressed, the PREROLL lamp lights (the  
SHTL lamp lights as well), the VTR proceeds with the preroll  
operation, and it automatically stops when it reaches the position  
where the counter reads “0.”  
0001  
ON  
:
Audio input switching using the INPUT  
SELECT button is disabled.  
0002  
REC  
:
# When the REW button is pressed, the VTR performs the regular  
rewinding operation since the zero point is not located in the  
direction of operation.  
Audio input switching using the INPUT  
SELECT button after the unit has been  
transferred to a recording (but not editing)  
mode is disabled.  
$ When the FF button is pressed, the PREROLL lamp lights (the  
SHTL lamp lights as well), the VTR proceeds with the preroll  
operation, and it automatically stops when it reaches the position  
where the counter reads “0.”  
<Note>  
Even when the ON or REC setting is selected to  
disable audio input switching using the INPUT  
SELECT button, it is still possible to set the setup  
menu items No. 715 (CH1 IN SEL), No. 716  
(CH2 IN SEL), No. 717 (CH3 IN SEL), No. 718  
(CH4 IN SEL), No. 719 (D IN SEL12) and No.  
720 (D IN SEL34).  
The underlined items indicates the initial setting.  
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USER menu <OPERATION>  
No./Item  
114  
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.  
REC INH  
LAMP  
0000 LIGHT : The lamp lights up.  
0001 FLASH : The lamp flashes.  
<Note>  
When the REC INH switch is set to ON, the REC  
INH lamp always lights regardless of the general  
setting status.  
115  
This selects whether to enable or disable the  
operation of the EJECT button on the front  
panel.  
EJECT SW  
INH  
0000  
0001  
REC : Operation is disabled while the  
unit is in the recording mode.  
OFF : Operation is enabled in all  
modes.  
116  
This selects whether the EJECT lamp is to  
remain lit or be turned off in the cassette out  
EJECT LAMP status.  
0000 MODE1  
The EJECT lamp remains lit.  
0001 MODE2  
:
:
The EJECT lamp goes off.  
117  
This selects the conditions under which the  
dial ring on the front panel is to light.  
DIAL LAMP  
0000  
OFF : The dial ring does not light.  
0001 MODE1 : The dial ring lights during search  
(JOG/SLOW/SHTL) mode.  
0002 MODE2 : The dial ring lights during JOG  
mode.  
0003 MODE3 : The dial ring lights when  
a
cassette is inserted.  
The underlined items indicates the initial setting.  
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USER menu <INTERFACE>  
No./Item  
200  
Description  
No./Item  
208  
PARITY  
Description  
This selects whether two or more VTRs are to  
be operated in synchronization.  
These settings are for selecting the none, odd  
or even for the RS-232C parity bit.  
PARA RUN  
0000  
0001  
<Note>  
DIS : No operation in synchronization  
ENA : Operation in synchronization  
0000  
Parity bit is not used.  
0001 ODD  
NON  
:
:
When operating two or more VTRs in  
synchronization, set all the VTRs to ENA.  
An odd number of bits is used for the parity  
system.  
0002 EVEN  
An even number of bits is used for the parity  
system.  
:
201  
This selects whether the REMOTE (9P)  
connector functions when the CONTROL  
switch has been set to REMOTE.  
9P SEL  
209  
These settings are for selecting whether the  
ACK code is to be returned when a command  
RETURN ACK is received from RS-232C.  
0000  
0001  
OFF : Connector does not function.  
ON : Connector functions.  
202  
This sets the ID information to be returned to  
the controller.  
0000  
0001  
OFF : ACK code is not returned.  
ON : ACK code is returned.  
ID SEL  
210  
For selecting the method used to detect the  
STANDBY COMMAND signal input at the  
PARALLEL (25P) connector.  
0000 OTHER  
0001 DVCPRO  
25P STBY  
CMD  
0002  
ORIG  
<Notes>  
0000 OFF/ON  
:
OID information of any VTR except for the  
DVCPRO’s is set in OTHER.  
OThe ORIG setting should only be used when a  
Panasonic controller (AG-A850 etc. sold  
separately) is connected.  
Each time active signals are detected, the  
STANDBY ON or STANDBY OFF mode is  
selected alternately.  
0001  
ON  
:
When active signals are detected in the  
STANDBY OFF mode, the unit is transferred to  
the STANDBY ON mode.  
Nothing happens if they are detected during an  
operation in the STANDBY ON mode.  
203  
This selects whether the PARALLEL (25P)  
connector functions when the CONTROL  
switch has been set to REMOTE.  
25P SEL  
0000  
0001  
OFF : Connector does not function.  
ON : Connector functions.  
211  
This selects whether the PARALLEL (25P)  
connector is to function when the CONTROL  
switch is at the LOCAL position.  
204  
This selects whether the RS-232C connector  
functions when the CONTROL switch has  
been set to REMOTE.  
LOCAL 25P  
RS232C SEL  
0000  
0001  
OFF : Connector does not function.  
ON : Connector functions.  
0000  
0001  
OFF : Connector does not function.  
ON : Connector functions.  
SD955B  
212  
For selecting the remote control connector to  
control the slave when the unit is used as the  
master during deck-to-deck operations.  
205  
These settings are for selecting the RS-232C  
communication speed (baud rate).  
MASTER  
PORT  
BAUD RATE  
0000 IN/OUT : The IN/OUT connector is used.  
0000  
0001  
0002  
0003  
0004  
0005  
300  
600  
1200  
2400  
4800  
9600  
0001  
OUT : The OUT connector is used.  
<Note>  
This menu item takes effect only when the  
CONTROL switch has been set to the LOCAL  
position.  
206  
These settings are for selecting the RS-232C  
data length. (Unit: bit)  
DATA  
LENGTH  
0000  
0001  
7
8
207  
These settings are for selecting the RS-232C  
stop bit length. (Unit: bit)  
STOP BIT  
0000  
0001  
1
2
The underlined items indicates the initial setting.  
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USER menu <EDIT>  
No./Item  
Description  
No./Item  
306  
Description  
The same type of setting as setup menu No.  
305. This selects the channel concerned when  
SD955B  
301  
This selects the operation to be performed  
when an edit point has been set incorrectly  
(when the OUT point is before the IN point).  
EDIT RPLCE2 the CH2 edit preset is set in compliance with  
the ON or OFF presetting for the analogue  
IN/OUT DEL  
audio signals designated by the controller.  
0000  
MANU  
:
Editing is not executed unless the illegal edit  
point is cleared or set again properly.  
0000 N-DEF  
Not set.  
:
:
0001  
AUTO  
:
0001  
CH1  
The edit points already input are automatically  
cleared.  
Compliance with analogue CH1 edit preset.  
0002 CH2  
Compliance with analogue CH2 edit preset.  
0003 CH1+2  
:
303  
This selects STD or NON-STD in accordance  
with the composite input signal.  
:
STD/  
NON-STD  
Compliance with either analogue CH1 or CH2  
edit preset.  
0000  
Standard/non-standard  
automatically identified and processed.  
0001 STD  
Standard signals are processed. (Forced STD)  
0002 N-STD  
Non-standard signals are processed. (Forced  
NON-STD)  
<Note>  
AUTO  
:
signals  
are  
307  
The same type of setting as setup menu No.  
305. This selects the channel concerned when  
EDIT RPLCE3 the CH3 edit preset is set in compliance with  
the ON or OFF presetting for the analogue  
:
:
audio signals designated by the controller.  
0000 N-DEF  
Not set.  
:
:
Use the non-standard (N-STD) setting when  
video or audio trouble occurs with signals from  
laser discs or a satellite.  
0001  
CH1  
Compliance with analogue CH1 edit preset.  
0002 CH2  
Compliance with analogue CH2 edit preset.  
0003 CH1+2  
:
304  
This selects the video signal processing.  
:
SERVO REF  
0000  
AUTO  
:
Compliance with either analogue CH1 or CH2  
edit preset.  
Servo is synchronized with the input signal  
during recording and editing, or with the REF  
signal during playback.  
308  
The same type of setting as setup menu No.  
305. This selects the channel concerned when  
EDIT RPLCE4 the CH4 edit preset is set in compliance with  
the ON or OFF presetting for the analogue  
0001  
EXT  
:
Servo is synchronized at all times with the REF  
signal.  
audio signals designated by the controller.  
305  
This sets the channel assignments for the  
controllers analogue audio preset when  
0000 N-DEF  
Not set.  
:
:
EDIT RPLCE1 editing the digital audio of the VTR using a  
controller which does not have a digital audio  
edit preset control function.  
0001  
CH1  
Compliance with analogue CH1 edit preset.  
0002 CH2  
Compliance with analogue CH2 edit preset.  
0003 CH1+2  
Compliance with analogue CH1 or CH2 edit  
preset.  
This selects the channel concerned when the  
VTR CH1 edit preset is set in compliance with  
the ON or OFF presetting for the analogue  
audio signals designated by the controller.  
:
:
0000 N-DEF  
Not set.  
:
:
0001  
CH1  
Compliance with analogue CH1 edit preset.  
0002 CH2  
Compliance with analogue CH2 edit preset.  
0003 CH1+2  
:
:
Compliance with either analogue CH1 or CH2  
edit preset.  
The underlined items indicates the initial setting.  
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USER menu <EDIT>  
No./Item  
Description  
No./Item  
320  
Description  
309  
The same type of setting as setup menu No.  
305. This selects the channel concerned when  
This sets the maximum SLOW FWD speed.  
EDIT RPLCEC the CUE edit preset is set in compliance with  
the ON or OFF presetting for the analogue  
VAR FWD  
MAX  
0000  
0001  
0002  
+4.1 : +4.1 (+3.1)a speed  
+1.85 : +1.85a speed  
+1 : +1a speed  
audio signals designated by the controller.  
<Notes>  
0000 N-DEF  
Not set.  
:
:
OThe value for the DV/DVCAM tape is shown in  
parenthesis ( ).  
OAt any speed setting other than +4.1, the  
phase cannot be synchronized from the editing  
controller.  
0001  
CH1  
Compliance with analogue CH1 edit preset.  
0002 CH2  
Compliance with analogue CH2 edit preset.  
0003 CH1+2  
:
321  
This sets the maximum SLOW REV speed.  
:
Compliance with either analogue CH1 or CH2  
edit preset.  
VAR REV MAX 0000  
4.1 : –4.1 (–3.1)a speed  
1.85 : –1.85a speed  
1 : –1a speed  
0001  
0002  
0003  
310  
This selects whether to conduct simultaneous  
playback while editing is in progress.  
0.43 : –0.43a speed  
CONFI EDIT  
<Note>  
0000  
0001  
OFF : No simultaneous playback  
ON : Simultaneous playback  
The value for the DV/DVCAM tape is shown in  
parenthesis ( ).  
<Note>  
323  
This sets the maximum JOG FWD speed.  
Simultaneous playback is valid when the MODE  
switch is set to TAPE.  
JOG FWD  
MAX  
0000  
0001  
+4.1 : +4.1 (+3.1)a speed  
+1.85 : +1.85a speed  
+1 : +1a speed  
311  
This selects the connection method for the  
digital audio edit IN point.  
0002  
AUD EDIT IN  
<Notes>  
0000  
0001  
CUT : Cut processing  
FADE : V Fade processing  
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 +4.1, the  
phase cannot be synchronized from an editing  
controller which synchronizes the phase using  
the JOG command.  
312  
This selects the connection method for the  
digital audio edit OUT point.  
AUD EDIT  
OUT  
0000  
0001  
CUT : Cut processing  
FADE : V Fade processing  
SD955B  
313  
This selects whether the IN point is to be  
entered using the PREROLL button when it  
324  
This sets the maximum JOG REV speed.  
AUTO ENTRY has not been entered.  
JOG REV MAX 0000  
4.1 : –4.1 (–3.1)a speed  
1.85 : –1.85a speed  
1 : –1a speed  
0001  
0002  
0003  
0000  
0001  
DIS : IN point is not entered.  
ENA : IN point is entered.  
0.43 : –0.43 (–0.5)a speed  
<Notes>  
SD955B  
314  
This selects the CF adjustment deck with  
deck-to-deck editing.  
OThe value for the DV/DVCAM tape is shown in  
parenthesis ( ).  
CF ADJ SEL  
OThe maximum speed is set to –1a when the  
dial on the front panel is operated.  
0000 PLAYER  
The player’s edit IN/OUT points are adjusted.  
(reference as the RECORDER side)  
0001 RECORD  
The recorder’s edit IN/OUT points are  
adjusted. (reference as the PLAYER side)  
:
SD955B  
325  
This sets the postroll time.  
Any time from 0 to 5 seconds can be set in 1-  
second units.  
:
POSTROLL  
TM  
0000  
0001  
0002  
0003  
0004  
0005  
0s  
1s  
2s  
3s  
4s  
5s  
315  
This selects the mode after cue-up operation  
is complete.  
AFTER  
CUE-UP  
0000  
0001  
STOP : STOP mode  
STILL : SHTL STILL mode  
0002 STILL2 : SLOW STILL mode  
The underlined items indicates the initial setting.  
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USER menu <TAPE PROTECT>  
No./Item  
400  
STILL TIMER  
Description  
No./Item  
403  
Description  
This selects the time to be taken until the unit  
goes into the tape protection mode when it is  
left standing in the stop or search still  
(JOG/SLOW/SHTL) mode.  
When the time selected as the setup menu  
item No. 400 (STILL TIMER) setting elapses  
while the unit is in the STOP mode, the unit  
automatically enters one of the tape  
protection modes. This menu item is for  
selecting which tape protection mode the unit  
is to enter.  
STOP  
PROTECT  
(Unit: s = second, min = minute)  
<Notes>  
0000  
0001  
0002  
0003  
0004  
0005  
0006  
0007  
0008  
0.5s  
5s  
OSTEP FWD and HALF  
LOADING are provided in the  
tape protection mode. Either  
of these can be set for STOP  
and SEARCH STILL.  
OThe cumulative standby time  
at the same tape position  
increases when transmitting  
programmes or otherwise  
using identical materials  
repeatedly.  
10s  
20s  
30s  
40s  
50s  
1min  
2min  
0000  
0001  
<Note>  
STEP : STEP FWD  
HALF : HALF LOADING  
When STEP FWD is selected, the unit is  
automatically transferred to the STANDBY OFF  
(HALF LOADING) mode when the total time  
during which it has been left standing in the  
STOP mode reaches 30 minutes (or 1 minute for  
a DV/DVCAM tape).  
In order to protect the tape, it  
is recommended that the  
shortest possible setting for  
the standby time in the same  
tape location is used.  
OWhen a DV/DVCAM tape is  
used, any setting above 10  
seconds will be treated as 10  
seconds.  
401  
When the time selected as the setup menu  
item No. 400 (STILL TIMER) setting elapses  
while the unit is in the search STILL  
SRC  
PROTECT  
(JOG/SLOW/SHTL)  
mode,  
the  
unit  
automatically enters one of the tape  
protection modes. This menu item is for  
selecting which tape protection mode the unit  
is to enter.  
0000  
0001  
STEP : STEP FWD  
HALF : HALF LOADING  
<Note>  
When STEP FWD is selected, the unit  
automatically goes into the STANDBY OFF  
(HALF LOADING) mode when the total time for  
which the unit is left standing in the still status  
reaches 30 minutes (or  
DV/DVCAM tape).  
1
minute for  
a
402  
This selects the drum operation in the  
STANDBY OFF (HALF LOADING) mode.  
DRUM STDBY  
0000  
0001  
OFF : The drum stops rotating.  
ON : The drum continues rotating.  
The underlined items indicates the initial setting.  
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USER menu <TIME CODE>  
No./Item  
500  
Description  
No./Item  
505  
Description  
For selecting whether to output the VITC  
signal at the positions selected by setup  
menu items No. 501 (VITC POS-1) and No. 502  
(VITC POS-2).  
This selects the time code to be used when  
an external time code is to be used.  
VITC BLANK  
EXT TC SEL  
0000  
LTC  
:
The LTC of the TIME CODE IN connector is  
used.  
0000 BLANK : VITC signals are not output.  
0001  
THRU : VITC signals are output.  
0001  
VITC  
:
The VITC of the input video signal is used.  
501  
This sets the position where the VITC signal  
is to be inserted.  
506  
This sets the usage status of the user bit of  
the time code generated by the TCG.  
VITC POS-1  
[625i system] [525i system]  
BINARY GP  
SD955B  
0000  
NOT SPECIFIED (character set not specified)  
0001 001  
000  
:
0000  
:
7L 0000  
10L  
:
:
:
:
0004  
:
11L 0006  
16L  
:
ISO CHARACTER (8 bits character set based  
on ISO646, ISO2022)  
:
:
0015  
<Note>  
22L 0010  
20L  
0002  
010 : UNASSIGNED 1 (undefined)  
011 : UNASSIGNED 2 (undefined)  
100 : UNASSIGNED 3 (undefined)  
101 : PAGE/LINE  
110 : UNASSIGNED 4 (undefined)  
111 : UNASSIGNED 5 (undefined)  
0003  
0004  
0005  
0006  
0007  
The same line as the one used for the setup  
menu items No. 502 (VITC POS-2) and No. 662  
(UMID POS) setting cannot be set.  
502  
This sets the position where the VITC signal  
is to be inserted.  
507  
This selects whether to control the phase  
correction of the LTC which is output from  
VITC POS-2  
[625i system] [525i system]  
PHASE CORR the TIME CODE OUT connector.  
SD955B  
0000  
:
0006  
:
7L 0000  
10L  
:
18L  
:
0000  
Phase correction control is not performed.  
0001 ON  
OFF  
:
:
:
13L 0008  
:
:
:
Phase correction control is performed.  
0015  
<Note>  
22L 0010  
20L  
508  
This selects whether the CF flag of the TCG is  
to ON.  
The same line as the one used for the setup  
menu items No. 501 (VITC POS-1) and No. 662  
(UMID POS) setting cannot be set.  
TCG CF FLAG  
0000  
0001  
OFF : CF flag is OFF.  
ON : CF flag is ON.  
503  
This selects the signal to be regenerated  
when the time code generator (TCG) in the  
REGEN mode.  
SD955B  
509  
This selects the DF or NDF mode for CTL and  
TCG.  
TCG REGEN  
DF MODE  
0000  
0001  
DF : The drop frame mode is used.  
NDF : The non-drop frame mode is  
used.  
0000 TC&UB  
Both the time code and user bit are  
regenerated.  
:
<Notes>  
0001  
Only the time code is regenerated.  
0002 UB  
TC  
:
ODrop frame mode is valid only when the  
CONTROL switch is set to LOCAL or the setup  
menu No. 001 (LOCAL ENA) is set to ENA.  
OThis setup menu is not displayed in the 625i  
system.  
:
Only the user bit is regenerated.  
504  
This selects whether the time code is to be  
regenerated during automatic editing using  
REGEN MODE the units control panel.  
510  
This is used to switch the phase of the time  
code, which is output from the TIME CODE  
OUT connector, for the external LTC input  
when the TCG switch is at the EXT position.  
TC OUT REF  
0000 AS&IN  
Time code is regenerated with assemble or  
insert editing.  
0001 ASSEM  
Time code is regenerated with assemble  
editing.  
:
0000 V OUT  
Time code is synchronized with output video  
signal.  
:
:
0001  
TC_IN  
:
0002  
Time code is regenerated with insert editing.  
0003 SW  
INSRT  
:
Time code is synchronized with external time  
code input.  
:
Setting complies with TCG switch setting.  
The underlined items indicates the initial setting.  
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USER menu <TIME CODE>  
No./Item  
511  
Description  
No./Item  
514  
VITC GEN  
Description  
This selects how the VITC which is to be  
superimposed onto the output video signal is  
to be output.  
This selects whether or not to record the  
internal time code generator value in the  
VAUX area.  
VITC OUT  
0000  
SBC  
:
0000  
OFF  
:
During recording:  
The internal time code generator value is not  
recorded in the VAUX area.  
When video signals on which the time code  
has been recorded are input, the time code of  
the input signals is recorded in the VAUX area.  
The input time code, which was selected by  
the setup menu No. 505 (EXT TC SEL)  
setting and TCG switch, is output as the  
VITC.  
During playback:  
0001  
ON  
:
The time code recorded in the SBC area is  
output as the VITC.  
The internal time code generator value is  
recorded in the VAUX area.  
0001  
VAUX  
:
<Note>  
During recording:  
If SDTI/1394 has been selected as the input  
signals using the INPUT SELECT button, the  
time code on the input signals will be recorded  
regardless of this menu’s setting.  
The time code detected from the input video  
signal is output as the VITC.  
During playback:  
The time code recorded in the VAUX area is  
output as the VITC.  
<Note>  
SBC (sub code data) area:  
This area is separate from the video and audio data area on the  
helical track. The time code complying with SMPTE/EBU standards  
is stored here. As with the conventional LTC (linear time code), the  
time code can be read even during rewinding or fast forwarding. It  
can also be read out when the tape has stopped.  
The time code detected from the input video  
signal is automatically recorded in the VAUX area  
while pictures are being recorded.  
512  
This selects how the phase alignment for the  
time code output from the TIME CODE OUT  
connector is to be handled.  
Usually, it is aligned with the output video and  
audio signals.  
TC OUT ADV  
VAUX (video auxiliary data) area:  
This area is to be found in the video data area on the helical track.  
The additional information relating to the video data is stored here.  
However, when external components are to be  
connected, it is possible to align the phase with  
the input signal.  
<Note>  
The time code and user’s bit are controlled during tape playback by  
the data which has been recorded in the SBC area. This means that  
all the data recorded in the SBC area alone is used as the data  
which is to be indicated on the counter display section in the middle  
of the front panel or in the superimposed display, or as the data  
which is to be transmitted to the editing controller or other unit.  
0000  
OFF  
:
Phase alignment is not performed.  
The time code output from the TIME CODE  
OUT connector is aligned with the output video  
and audio signals.  
0001  
EDIT  
:
When editing mode has been selected, the  
time code output from the TIME CODE OUT  
connector is aligned with the input video and  
audio signals during playback and editing  
operations.  
In all other modes it is aligned with the output  
video and audio signals.  
513  
This sets the operation mode which is to  
make the internal time code generator  
advance.  
RUN MODE  
0000  
REC  
:
The internal time code generator is advanced  
during recording.  
0001  
FREE  
:
When the power is on, the internal time code  
generator is advanced regardless of the  
operation mode.  
The underlined items indicates the initial setting.  
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USER menu <VIDEO>  
No./Item  
Description  
This selects the internal reference signal.  
No./Item  
609  
EDH  
Description  
600  
This selects whether to superimpose EDH  
onto the SDI output signals.  
INT SG  
0001  
The black burst is generated.  
0002 CB100  
100% colour bars are generated.  
0003 CB75  
BB  
:
0000  
0001  
<Note>  
OFF : EDH is not superimposed.  
ON : EDH is superimposed.  
:
:
Even when ON is selected for this setting, EDH is  
not superimposed onto the signals output from  
the SDI OUT 3 connector if the SUPER switch on  
the front panel of the unit is set to ON.  
75% colour bars are generated.  
601  
This selects whether to float the vertical sync  
position of the video output in order to align  
the video output phase with the input in the  
EE/record/edit modes.  
SD955B  
610  
This selects the analog component input  
level.  
OUT VSYNC  
PB/PR IN LV  
0000  
M
II : M II level  
0000  
0001  
N-VF : Signals are not floated.  
VF : Signals are floated.  
0001 B-CAM : ß-CAM level  
<Notes>  
OThis setup menu is not displayed in the 625i  
system.  
OWhen no optional board (AJ-YA931G) has  
been installed, setup menu No. 610 is not  
displayed.  
602  
This selects whether to mute the video output  
signals when a blank on the tape has been  
detected during playback.  
V-MUTE SEL  
0000 N-MUTE : No muting. (Freeze)  
0001 LOW RF : Muting. (Set to gray.)  
611  
This selects Y/C separation processing for  
the composite input signals.  
SD955B  
603  
This selects ON or OFF for the closed caption  
signal of the first field.  
YC SEP MODE  
CC (F1)  
BLANK  
0000  
The signals are processed as B/W signals.  
0001 AUTO  
The signals are automatically detected.  
<Note>  
B/W  
:
0000 BLANK : Signal is forcibly blanked.  
0001  
THRU : Signal is not blanked.  
:
<Note>  
This setup menu is not displayed in the 625i  
system.  
When no optional board (AJ-YA932G) has been  
installed, setup menu No. 611 is not displayed.  
SD955B  
604  
This selects ON or OFF for the closed caption  
signal of the second field.  
SD955B  
614  
This selects the analog component output  
level.  
CC (F2)  
BLANK  
0000 BLANK : Signal is forcibly blanked.  
PB/PR OUT LV  
0001  
THRU : Signal is not blanked.  
0000  
M
II : M II level  
<Note>  
0001 B-CAM : ß-CAM level  
<Note>  
This setup menu is not displayed in the 625i  
system.  
This setup menu is not displayed in the 625i  
system.  
605  
This selects the freeze mode for still pictures.  
618  
This selects the interpolation operation.  
FREEZE SEL  
0000  
FIELD : Field freeze.  
Vertical interpolation is conducted automatically  
during slow-motion playback to reduce the  
vertical movement of the playback pictures.  
However, this menu item enables the  
interpolation operation to be forcibly turned off.  
0001 FRAME : Frame freeze.  
<Note>  
When frame freeze has been selected, the frame  
slow status is established with the slow setting.  
INTERPOLATE  
606  
This selects chroma colour killer processing  
for the video output signals.  
0000  
Interpolation is forcibly turned off.  
0001 AUTO  
OFF  
:
OUT C KILL  
0000  
B/W : No colour signals are output.  
:
0001 COLOR : Colour signals are output.  
Interpolation is automatically turned on during  
slow-motion playback.  
The underlined items indicates the initial setting.  
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USER menu <VIDEO>  
No./Item  
Description  
No./Item  
Description  
SD955B  
620  
This selects the operation mode for edge  
subcarrier reduction (ESR) in the playback  
circuit.  
622  
For setting 7.5% setup processing to be  
performed on input and output signals in the  
DVCPRO (25 Mbps) mode.  
ESR MODE  
SETUP 25  
When the STOP button is pressed, operation is  
transferred to the sub-screen, and the setup level  
is set for each output. To return from the sub-  
screen, press the STOP button again.  
<Note>  
0000  
The mode is forcibly set to OFF.  
0001 AUTO  
The mode is automatically set to ON or OFF  
depending on the VTR operation.  
OFF  
:
:
This setup menu is not displayed in the 625i  
system.  
SD955B  
621  
This selects the cross color processing  
during playback.  
Sub-screen  
CCR MODE  
00  
This selects the 7.5% setup processing for  
the input composite signal.  
0000  
OFF  
:
CMPST IN  
The cross color is output with no changes  
made.  
0001  
The cross color can be reduced.  
<Note>  
0000  
The signal is recorded in its original form.  
0001 CUT  
THRU  
:
ON  
:
:
The signal is recorded with the 7.5% setup  
removed.  
This setup menu is not displayed in the 625i  
system.  
01  
This selects the 7.5% setup processing for  
CMPST OUT the output composite signal.  
0000  
The signal is output in its original form.  
0001 ADD  
THRU  
:
:
The signal is output with the 7.5% setup  
added.  
<Note>  
Bear in mind the setting for sub-screen item No.  
03 (CMPNT OUT) of setup menu item No. 622  
(SETUP 25).  
02  
This selects the 7.5% setup processing for  
the input component signal.  
CMPNT IN  
0000  
The signal is recorded in its original form.  
0001 CUT  
THRU  
:
:
The signal is recorded with the 7.5% setup  
removed.  
03  
This selects the 7.5% setup processing for  
CMPNT OUT the output composite, component and serial  
(digital) signal.  
0000  
The signal is output in its original form.  
0001 CUT  
THRU  
:
:
The signal is output with the 7.5% setup  
removed.  
0002  
ADD  
:
The signal is output with the 7.5% setup  
added.  
The underlined items indicates the initial setting.  
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USER menu <VIDEO>  
No./Item  
Description  
No./Item  
Description  
SD955B  
SD955B  
623  
For setting 7.5% setup processing to be  
performed on input and output signals in the  
DVCPRO50 (50 Mbps) mode.  
624  
For selecting whether to record the closed  
caption signals multiplexed on the input  
signals on the tape.  
SETUP 50  
CC REC  
When the STOP button is pressed, operation is  
transferred to the sub-screen, and the setup level  
is set for each output. To return from the sub-  
screen, press the STOP button again.  
<Note>  
0000  
OFF  
:
No closed caption signal is recorded.  
In addition, the EE output signals are blanked.  
0001  
ON  
:
This setup menu is not displayed in the 625i  
system.  
When a closed caption signal is detected from  
the selected input signal, it can be recorded.  
<Notes>  
Sub-screen  
OIf SDTI/1394 signals have been selected as  
the input signals, the closed caption signals  
which have been multiplexed onto the input  
signals will be recorded on the tape regardless  
of the setting.  
00  
This selects the 7.5% setup processing for  
the input composite signal.  
CMPST IN  
0000  
The signal is recorded in its original form.  
0001 CUT  
THRU  
:
OThis setup menu is not displayed in the 625i  
system.  
:
The signal is recorded with the 7.5% setup  
removed.  
645  
This selects whether or not to record the  
wide-screen information on the tape.  
01  
This selects the 7.5% setup processing for  
CMPST OUT the output composite signal.  
WIDE SELECT  
0001  
WIDE  
:
The wide-screen information is not recorded on  
the tape.  
0000  
The signal is output in its original form.  
0001 ADD  
The signal is output with the 7.5% setup  
added.  
THRU  
:
0002 NORMAL  
:
:
The wide-screen information is recorded on the  
tape.  
<Note>  
If SDTI/1394 has been selected as the input  
signals using the INPUT SELECT button, the  
wide-screen information on the input signals will  
be recorded regardless of this menu’s setting.  
<Note>  
Bear in mind the setting for sub-screen item No.  
03 (CMPNT OUT) of setup menu item No. 623  
(SETUP 50).  
02  
This selects the 7.5% setup processing for  
the input component signal.  
660  
This selects whether or not to record the  
UMID information on the tape.  
CMPNT IN  
UMID REC  
0000  
The signal is recorded in its original form.  
0001 CUT  
THRU  
:
0000  
OFF  
:
UMID information is not recorded on the tape.  
In addition, EE output signals are blanked.  
:
The signal is recorded with the 7.5% setup  
removed.  
0001  
UMID information is recorded on the tape.  
<Notes>  
ON  
:
03  
This selects the 7.5% setup processing for  
OIf SDTI/1394 has been selected as the input  
signals using the INPUT SELECT button, the  
UMID information on the input signals will be  
recorded regardless of this menu’s setting.  
OIf THRU has been selected as the setup menu  
item No. 106 (EE MODE SEL) setting, UMID  
information of the EE output signals will be  
blanked.  
CMPNT OUT the output composite, component and serial  
(digital) signal.  
0000  
The signal is output in its original form.  
0001 CUT  
The signal is output with the 7.5% setup  
removed.  
THRU  
:
:
0002  
ADD  
:
The signal is output with the 7.5% setup  
added.  
The underlined items indicates the initial setting.  
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USER menu <VIDEO>  
No./Item  
Description  
661  
This selects the basic UMID information to be  
recorded on the tape when ON has been  
selected as the setup menu item No. 660  
(UMID REC) setting.  
UMID GEN  
0000  
INT  
:
Newly created basic UMID information of this  
unit is always recorded.  
0001  
EXT  
:
The basic UMID information of the input  
signals is recorded.  
Newly created basic UMID information of this  
unit is recorded if there is no basic UMID  
information on the input signals.  
<Note>  
The source pack (of the UMID information) of the  
input signal will be recorded on the tape,  
regardless of this menu’s setting.  
662  
This sets the line on which the UMID  
information is to be superimposed.  
UMID POS  
[625i system] [525i system]  
SD955B  
0000 BLANK 0000 BLANK  
0001  
:
8L 0001  
12L  
:
:
:
0010  
:
17L 0006  
17L  
:
:
:
0015  
<Note>  
22L 0008  
19L  
The line selected for the setup menu item No.  
501 (VITC POS-1) and No. 502 (VITC POS-2)  
settings cannot be selected for this item.  
The underlined items indicates the initial setting.  
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USER menu <AUDIO>  
No./Item  
Description  
No./Item  
711  
Description  
701  
This selects the audio input (CH1) reference  
level switching.  
This selects the audio monitor output (Lch)  
reference level switching.  
CH1 IN LV  
MONIL OUT  
LV  
0000  
0001  
0002  
4dB  
0dB  
20dB  
0000  
0001  
0002  
4dB  
0dB  
20dB  
702  
This selects the audio input (CH2) reference  
level switching.  
712  
This selects the audio monitor output (Rch)  
reference level switching.  
CH2 IN LV  
MONIR OUT  
LV  
0000  
0001  
0002  
4dB  
0dB  
20dB  
0000  
0001  
0002  
4dB  
0dB  
20dB  
703  
This selects the audio input (CH3) reference  
level switching.  
713  
This selects whether or not to couple the  
volume level of the audio monitor output with  
the volume control of the headphone jack.  
CH3 IN LV  
MONI OUT  
0000  
0001  
0002  
4dB  
0dB  
20dB  
0000  
UNITY  
:
Volume is output at a fixed level, regardless of  
the position of the volume control.  
0001  
Audio monitor output volume is coupled to the  
volume control.  
704  
This selects the audio input (CH4) reference  
level switching.  
VAR  
:
CH4 IN LV  
0000  
0001  
0002  
4dB  
0dB  
20dB  
715  
This selects the CH1 input when USER SET  
has been selected by pressing the units  
AUDIO input selector button.  
CH1 IN SEL  
706  
This selects the audio output (CH1) reference  
level switching.  
0000  
0001  
ANA : Analogue input.  
DIGI : Digital input.  
CH1 OUT LV  
0000  
0001  
0002  
4dB  
0dB  
20dB  
716  
This selects the CH2 input when USER SET  
has been selected by pressing the units  
AUDIO input selector button.  
CH2 IN SEL  
707  
This selects the audio output (CH2) reference  
level switching.  
0000  
0001  
ANA : Analogue input.  
DIGI : Digital input.  
CH2 OUT LV  
0000  
0001  
0002  
4dB  
0dB  
20dB  
717  
This selects the CH3 input when USER SET  
has been selected by pressing the units  
AUDIO input selector button.  
CH3 IN SEL  
708  
This selects the audio output (CH3) reference  
level switching.  
0000  
0001  
ANA : Analogue input.  
DIGI : Digital input.  
CH3 OUT LV  
0000  
0001  
0002  
4dB  
0dB  
20dB  
718  
This selects the CH4 input when USER SET  
has been selected by pressing the units  
AUDIO input selector button.  
CH4 IN SEL  
709  
This selects the audio output (CH4) reference  
level switching.  
0000  
0001  
ANA : Analogue input.  
DIGI : Digital input.  
CH4 OUT LV  
0000  
0001  
0002  
4dB  
0dB  
20dB  
719  
This selects the CH1 and CH2 digital input  
when USER SET has been selected by pressing  
the units AUDIO input selector button.  
D IN SEL12  
0000  
0001  
AES : AES/EBU input  
SIF : SDI input  
720  
This selects the CH3 and CH4 digital input  
when USER SET has been selected by pressing  
the units AUDIO input selector button.  
D IN SEL34  
0000  
0001  
AES : AES/EBU input  
SIF : SDI input  
The underlined items indicates the initial setting.  
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USER menu <AUDIO>  
No./Item  
Description  
This selects the monitor output.  
0000 MANU  
No./Item  
726  
Description  
721  
This selects the input signal recorded in CUE.  
MONI CH SEL  
:
REC CUE  
0001  
0002  
CH1 : Audio CH1 input  
CH2 : Audio CH2 input  
0003 CH1+2 : Audio CH1 and CH2 MIX signal  
The output signal is as selected in MONITOR  
SELECT buttons.  
0001  
AUTO  
:
0004  
0005  
CH3 : Audio CH3 input  
CH4 : Audio CH4 input  
PCM AUDIO output is selected within the  
–0.43 (–0.5)a to +1a speed range; CUE is  
automatically selected for all other tape  
speeds.  
0006 CH3+4 : Audio CH3 and CH4 MIX signal  
0007 CH1 4 : Audio CH1, CH2, CH3 and CH4  
~
mixed signals  
<Note>  
727  
This selects the processing method for the  
audio edit points (IN point, OUT point) during  
playback.  
The value for the DV/DVCAM tape is shown in  
parenthesis ( ).  
0002  
PB FADE  
PCM  
:
The PCM AUDIO signal is output over the  
–10a to +10a range.  
<Note>  
This setup menu’s setting takes effect when CH1,  
CH2, CH3 or CH4 has been selected by the L  
and R MONITOR SELECT buttons on the front  
panel. (If CUE has been selected, the cue signal  
will be output at all the speeds regardless of the  
setup menu’s setting.)  
0000  
AUTO : According to the status during  
recording.  
CUT : Forced CUT  
0001  
0002  
FADE : Forced FADE  
728  
This selects whether to superimpose the  
audio data onto the SDI output.  
EMBEDDED  
AUD  
0000  
0001  
OFF : Data is not superimposed.  
ON : Data is superimposed.  
722  
This selects the input signal to be recorded  
on the audio CH1 track.  
731  
This selects whether or not the cue signal is  
to be output to the main line output in the  
REC CH1  
CUE OUT SEL search mode.  
0000  
0001  
CH1 : Audio input CH1 signal.  
CH2 : Audio input CH2 signal.  
0000  
0001  
OFF : CUE is not output.  
ON : CUE is output.  
0002 CH1+2 : Mixed audio input CH1 and CH2  
signal.  
<Notes>  
723  
This selects the input signal to be recorded  
on the audio CH2 track.  
OThis function works only when a setting  
other than MANU has been selected by  
setup menu No. 721 (MONI CH SEL).  
OThe main signal system output channels  
used for the CUE output differ depending on  
the setting selected by setup menu No. 735  
(MON AUTO SEL).  
REC CH2  
0000  
0001  
CH1 : Audio input CH1 signal.  
CH2 : Audio input CH2 signal.  
0002 CH1+2 : Mixed audio input CH1 and CH2  
signal.  
When L/R is selected:  
CUE is output to CH1 to CH4.  
724  
This selects the input signal to be recorded  
on the audio CH3 track.  
When L is selected:  
REC CH3  
CUE is output to CH1 and CH3.  
When R is selected:  
0000  
0001  
CH3 : Audio input CH3 signal  
CH4 : Audio input CH4 signal  
CUE is output to CH2 and CH4.  
OWhen PCM has been selected as the setup  
menu No. 721 (MONI CH SEL) setting, PCM  
is output.  
0002 CH3+4 : Mixed audio input CH3 and CH4  
signal  
725  
This selects the input signal to be recorded  
on the audio CH4 track.  
733  
This selects the timing for the output picture  
and CUE output when CUE has been selected  
for monitor output.  
REC CH4  
0000  
0001  
CH3 : Audio input CH3 signal  
CH4 : Audio input CH4 signal  
CUE OUT  
0002 CH3+4 : Mixed audio input CH3 and CH4  
0000 NORMAL : The timing is aligned with the  
output picture.  
signal  
0001 DIRECT : Whatever has been recorded on  
the tape is output with no delay.  
<Note>  
When DIRECT has been selected, the timing of  
the output picture and that of the cue output are  
not aligned properly.  
The underlined items indicates the initial setting.  
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USER menu <AUDIO>  
No./Item  
Description  
No./Item  
750  
DV PB ATT  
Description  
734  
This selects whether the operation of the  
MONITOR SELECT button on the front panel  
This selects the audio output level during DV  
playback.  
MONI SEL INH is to be enabled or disabled.  
0000  
0001  
OFF : The audio output level is not  
attenuated.  
ON : The audio output level is  
attenuated (reduced).  
0000  
0001  
0002  
OFF : Operation is enabled.  
ON : Operation is disabled.  
ON1  
:
Operation is disabled in the FULL display  
mode and enabled only in the FINE display  
mode.  
751  
This selects whether to mute the sound where  
recordings are joined during DV/DVCAM  
REC PT MUTE playback.  
735  
Although CUE is automatically output to the  
monitor output in accordance with the  
operation mode when a setting AUTO has  
been selected by setup menu item No. 721  
(MONI CH SEL), the MON AUTO SEL setup  
menu item is used to select the monitor  
channel which is to be automatically switched  
to CUE.  
0000  
0001  
OFF : The sound is not muted.  
ON : The sound is muted.  
MON AUTO  
SEL  
0000  
L/R  
:
CUE is output to both the left and right  
channels.  
0001  
CUE is output to the left channel only.  
0002  
CUE is output to the right channel only.  
L
:
R
:
The underlined items indicates the initial setting.  
<Concerning the CUE output in the search mode>  
The table below shows how the CUE output to the monitor and main signal system outputs differs according to how the setup menu item  
(No. 721, No. 731 and No. 735) settings are combined.  
731  
CUE OUT  
SEL  
721  
735  
Monitor output  
Main signal system output  
MONI CH MON AUTO  
SEL  
Lch  
Rch  
CH1  
CH2  
CH3  
CH4  
SEL  
----------  
L/R  
L
PCM 21  
PCM 21  
MANU  
CUE  
CUE  
CUE  
PCM 21  
PCM 21  
PCM 21  
PCM 21  
PCM 21  
OFF  
AUTO  
PCM 21  
PCM 22  
PCM 21  
CUE  
R
CUE  
PCM 22  
PCM 21  
CUE  
PCM 22  
PCM 21  
CUE  
PCM 22  
PCM 21  
CUE  
PCM 22  
PCM 21  
CUE  
PCM 22  
PCM 21  
CUE  
PCM  
----------  
----------  
L/R  
L
MANU  
PCM 21  
CUE  
PCM 21  
CUE  
PCM 21  
CUE  
ON  
AUTO  
PCM  
CUE  
CUE  
CUE  
PCM 21  
PCM 22  
PCM 21  
PCM 22  
PCM 21  
PCM22  
R
PCM 22  
PCM22  
PCM 22  
----------  
<Notes>  
21: PCM audio signal output is muted when the VTR is played outside the –0.43 to +1 normal speed.  
22: PCM audio signal output is muted when the VTR is played outside the –10 to +10 normal speed.  
When either AUTO is selected, the PCM audio signal is output within –0.43 to +1 normal speed even in the automatic CUE output  
mode.  
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Setup menus  
USER menu <V BLANK>  
No./Item  
800  
ADD LINE 25  
Description  
No./Item  
Description  
For selecting the mode for recording signals  
on additional lines.  
Sub-screen  
01  
For selecting the additional line where the  
signals are to be recorded.  
REC LINE2  
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.  
[625i system] [525i system]  
SD955B  
0000  
:
7L 0000  
10L  
:
:
:
0015  
0016  
:
0018  
:
22L 0012  
320L 0013  
22L  
263L  
273L  
:
275L  
:
:
322L  
:
0014  
:
0016  
:
0031  
0032  
335L  
0005  
C1 : Only the C signal is recorded on  
623L 0025  
0026  
284L  
525L  
1 line.  
0006 Y2_B/W : Only the Y signal is recorded on  
2 lines directly.  
0007 Y2_BPF : Only the Y signal is recorded on  
<Note>  
This menu item is not displayed when additional  
line mode setting “1” through “5” has been  
selected.  
2
lines after it has been  
separated from the C signal.  
C2 : Only the C signal is recorded on  
2 lines.  
0008  
<Notes>  
OWhen a setting from “0001 (YC422)” to “0008  
(C2)” is selected and the STOP button is  
pressed, operation transfers to the sub-screen,  
and the recording line or lines can be selected.  
To return from the sub-screen, press the STOP  
button again.  
OThe setting takes effect when the system  
format is 25 Mbps.  
Sub-screen  
00  
For selecting the additional line where the  
signals are to be recorded.  
REC LINE1  
[625i system] [525i system]  
0000  
:
7L 0000  
10L  
:
:
:
0015  
0016  
:
0031  
0032  
22L 0012  
320L 0013  
22L  
263L  
273L  
:
284L  
525L  
:
0014  
:
335L  
623L 0025  
0026  
The underlined items indicates the initial setting.  
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Setup menus  
USER menu <V BLANK>  
No./Item  
801  
ADD LINE 50  
Description  
No./Item  
Description  
For selecting the mode for recording signals  
on additional lines.  
Sub-screen  
02  
For selecting the additional line where the  
signals are to be recorded.  
REC LINE3  
0000  
OFF : No signals are recorded on  
additional lines.  
0001 YC422 : The 422 mode signals are  
recorded on 2 lines.  
0002 Y4_B/W : Only the Y signal is recorded on  
4 lines directly.  
0003 Y4_BPF : Only the Y signal is recorded on  
[625i system] [525i system]  
SD955B  
0000  
:
7L 0000  
10L  
:
:
:
0003  
:
10L 0003  
13L  
:
:
:
4
lines after it has been  
0015  
0016  
:
0031  
0032  
22L 0012  
320L 0013  
22L  
263L  
273L  
:
284L  
525L  
separated from the C signal.  
C4 : Only the C signal is recorded on  
4 lines.  
0004  
:
0014  
:
335L  
<Notes>  
623L 0025  
0026  
OWhen a setting from “0001 (YC422)” to “0004  
(C4)” is selected and the STOP button is  
pressed, operation transfers to the sub-screen,  
and the recording lines can be selected.  
To return from the sub-screen, press the STOP  
button again.  
<Note>  
This menu item is not displayed when setting “1”  
has been selected as the additional line mode.  
OThe setting takes effect when the system  
format is 50 Mbps.  
03  
For selecting the additional line where the  
signals are to be recorded.  
REC LINE4  
Sub-screen  
[625i system] [525i system]  
00  
For selecting the additional line where the  
signals are to be recorded.  
SD955B  
REC LINE1  
0000  
:
7L 0000  
10L  
:
:
:
[625i system] [525i system]  
0015  
0016  
:
0019  
:
22L 0012  
320L 0013  
22L  
263L  
273L  
:
276L  
:
SD955B  
0000  
:
7L 0000  
10L  
:
:
323L  
:
0014  
:
:
:
0017  
:
0015  
0016  
:
0031  
0032  
22L 0012  
320L 0013  
22L  
263L  
273L  
:
284L  
525L  
0031  
0032  
335L  
:
0014  
:
623L 0025  
0026  
284L  
525L  
335L  
623L 0025  
0026  
<Note>  
This menu item is not displayed when setting “1”  
has been selected as the additional line mode.  
01  
For selecting the additional line where the  
signals are to be recorded.  
REC LINE2  
SD955B  
802  
For selecting the type of teletext signals to be  
recorded.  
[625i system] [525i system]  
SD955B  
TELETEXT  
SEL  
0000  
:
7L 0000  
10L  
:
0000  
MOJI : MOJI system  
:
:
0001 NABTS : NABTS system  
<Notes>  
OThis setup menu is not displayed in the 625i  
system.  
OVITC signals are often mistakenly detected as  
teletext signals when the NABTS system has  
been selected.  
If this happens, select MANU as the setting for  
setup menu No. 803 (TELETEXT DET), then  
select the line for teletext signals.  
0015  
0016  
:
0018  
:
22L 0012  
320L 0013  
22L  
263L  
273L  
:
275L  
:
:
322L  
:
0014  
:
0016  
:
0031  
0032  
335L  
623L 0025  
0026  
284L  
525L  
The underlined items indicates the initial setting.  
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Setup menus  
USER menu <V BLANK>  
No./Item  
803  
Description  
No./Item  
804  
BLANK LINE  
Description  
For selecting the method used to detect the  
lines in which the teletext signals are to be  
recorded.  
This turns the blanking ON or OFF in the  
vertical blanking period of the video output  
signals.  
TELETEXT  
DET  
0000  
The teletext signals are not recorded.  
0001 AUTO  
The teletext signals are automatically detected  
and recorded.  
OFF  
:
0000 BLANK  
Blanking is effected forcibly for all lines.  
0001 THRU  
No blanking is effected for any of the lines.  
0002 MANU  
Blanking ON or OFF is selected for each line.  
<Note>  
When setting “MANU” is selected and the STOP  
button is pressed, operation transfers to the sub-  
screen, and ON or OFF can be selected for each  
line. To return from the sub-screen, press the  
STOP button again.  
:
:
:
:
0002  
MANU  
:
The lines in which the teletext signals are to be  
recorded are selected and set.  
<Notes>  
OThe number of lines in which the teletext  
signals can be recorded depends on the  
number of recording lines which was entered  
as the setup menu No. 800 (ADD LINE 25) or  
No. 801 (ADD LINE 50) setting. [See “Number  
of lines which can be set for teletext.”]  
OWhen setting “MANU” is selected and the  
STOP button is pressed, operation transfers to  
the sub-screen, and the number of recording  
lines can be selected.  
Sub-screen  
[625i system]  
00  
LINE 7&320  
:
0000 BLANK : Blanking is forcibly effected.  
0001  
THRU : No blanking is effected.  
15  
To return from the sub-screen, press the STOP  
button again.  
LINE 22&335  
[525i system]  
SD955B  
OWhen the input signal is a non-standard signal  
or N-STD has been selected for the setup  
menu No. 303 (STD/NONSTD) setting, teletext  
signals will not be played back correctly in EE  
mode.  
00  
LINE 10&273  
:
11  
Sub-screen  
LINE 21&284  
[625i system] For selecting the lines in which the teletext  
Number of lines which can be set for TELETEXT  
The number of lines differs, depending on whether ON or OFF has  
been selected for the setup menu item No. 660 (UMID REC) setting.  
00  
signals are to be recorded.  
REC LINE1  
:
[625i system] [525i system]  
SD955B  
14  
OWhen 25 Mbps is the recording/playback format.  
REC LINE15  
0000  
0001  
0002  
0003  
OFF 0000  
OFF  
Number of lines which can be set  
No. 800:  
7&320 0001 10&273  
8&321 0002 11&274  
9&322 0003 12&275  
[525i system]  
SD955B  
SD955B  
[525i system]  
[625i system]  
ADD LINE 25  
setting value  
UMID REC: UMID REC: UMID REC: UMID REC:  
00  
0004 10&323 0004 13&276  
0005 11&324 0005 14&277  
0006 12&325 0006 15&278  
0007 13&326 0007 16&279  
0008 14&327 0008 17&280  
0009 15&328 0009 18&281  
0010 16&329 0010 19&282  
0011 17&330 0011 20&283  
0012 18&331 0012 21&284  
ON  
12  
5
OFF  
14  
7
ON  
10  
4
OFF  
13  
5
REC LINE1  
:
12  
OFF  
YC422  
YC411  
REC LINE13  
8
10  
5
8
Y1_B/W,  
Y1_BPF, C1  
12  
5
14  
7
10  
4
13  
5
0013 19&332 0013  
0014 20&333  
0015 21&334  
22  
Y2_B/W,  
Y2_BPF, C2  
0016  
22  
OWhen 50 Mbps is the recording/playback format.  
Number of lines which can be set  
No. 801:  
ADD LINE 50  
setting value  
SD955B  
[525i system]  
[625i system]  
UMID REC: UMID REC: UMID REC: UMID REC:  
ON  
OFF  
ON  
OFF  
OFF, YC422,  
Y4_B/W,  
12  
15  
9
10  
Y4_BPF, C4  
The underlined items indicates the initial setting.  
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Setup menus  
USER menu <MENU>  
No./Item  
Description  
No./Item  
A03  
MENU LOCK  
Description  
A00  
This selects the user file whose contents will  
be loaded into USER1.  
This selects whether to set or release the user  
file (USER2 USER5) lock mode.  
LOAD  
0000 USER2 : The USER2 file contents are  
0000  
0001  
OFF : The lock is released (changes  
can be made).  
ON : The lock is set (changes are  
prohibited).  
loaded.  
0001 USER3 : The USER3 file contents are  
loaded.  
0002 USER4 : The USER4 file contents are  
loaded.  
<Note>  
The lock cannot be set for USER1.  
0003 USER5 : The USER5 file contents are  
loaded.  
<Note>  
<Notes>  
ONo. A00 (LOAD), No. A01 (SAVE) and No. A02 (P.ON LOAD) are  
the menu items which can be set only for USER1.  
They are not displayed with the USER2 – USER5 files.  
ONo. A03 (MENU LOCK) is the menu item which can be set only for  
the USER2 – USER5 files.  
When the SET button is pressed after loading,  
the setting will be stored in the memory. When  
the MENU button is pressed, the setting will not  
be changed.  
A01  
This selects the user file into which the  
USER1 settings will be saved.  
It is not displayed with USER1.  
SAVE  
0000 USER2 : The settings are saved in  
USER2.  
0001 USER3 : The settings are saved in  
USER3.  
0002 USER4 : The settings are saved in  
USER4.  
0003 USER5 : The settings are saved in  
USER5.  
0004 LOCKED  
:
This display appears when all the user files are  
in the change prohibit status.  
<Notes>  
OUser files whose status have been set to  
change prohibit cannot be selected.  
OWhen all the user files are in the change  
prohibit status, the “LOCKED” display appears  
and the contents cannot be saved.  
A02  
This loads the contents of the selected user  
file into USER1 and it starts operation with  
the USER1 settings when the power is turned  
on.  
P. ON LOAD  
0000  
OFF  
:
Operation is started with the settings of the  
previously set user file.  
0001 USER2  
:
The contents of USER2 are loaded into  
USER1 and operation is started with the  
USER1 settings.  
0002 USER3  
:
The contents of USER3 are loaded into  
USER1 and operation is started with the  
USER1 settings.  
0003 USER4  
:
The contents of USER4 are loaded into  
USER1 and operation is started with the  
USER1 settings.  
0004 USER5  
:
The contents of USER5 are loaded into  
USER1 and operation is started with the  
USER1 settings.  
The underlined items indicates the initial setting.  
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Time code/user bit  
Time code  
Set the TCG switch to REGEN mode.  
REGEN:  
4
5
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.  
In this mode, the continuity of the original time  
code prior to editing is maintained.  
OA more detailed setting can be performed  
using setup menu No. 503 (TCG REGEN)  
and No. 504 (REGEN MODE).  
PRESET:  
In this mode, recording is commenced from the  
value which was set by the TC PRESET button.  
ODuring automatic editing, whatever has been  
selected for the menu No. 504 setting is used  
for regeneration even when the TCG switch  
has been set to PRESET.  
The time code is written in the sub-code area (data  
area) of the helical track. This enables insert editing to  
be conducted independently using the time code  
alone. In addition, the VTR’s playback speed can be  
read from the stop mode to slow-motion playback up  
to high-speed play (approx. 50a normal  
speed/approx. 100a when using DVCPRO tape).  
Use the TC PRESET button to set the start number  
of the time code or user’s bit.  
1Press the TC PRESET button. The left-most set  
of digits starts flashing.  
2To change the value, turn the search dial while  
holding down the search button.  
3Turn the search dial to select the set of digits  
that is to be set. The digits selected start  
flashing.  
The time code values are indicated using the display  
and superimpose functions.  
TCR 00 : 07 : 04 : 24  
t
t
t
t
Hours Minutes Seconds Frames  
The setting ranges are as follows:  
OTime code:  
User bit  
[625i system]  
00:00:00:00 to 23:59:59:24  
[525i system] SD955B  
“User bit” refers to the 32-bit (8-digit) data frame  
among the time code signals which has been released  
to users. It enables operator numbers values to be  
recorded.  
00:00:00:00 to 23:59:59:29  
OUser’s bit:  
00:00:00:00 to FF FF FF FF  
4Repeat steps 2 and 3 to change any other  
values.  
5Once the start number has been set, press the  
SET button.  
The alphanumeric characters which can be used for  
the user bit are the figures 0 to 9 and the letters A to  
F.  
In the FREE RUN mode, the time code begins  
to advance.  
Setting the internal time code  
6Proceed with the recording or editing.  
Set the VTR to stop mode.  
1
Select “TC” using the COUNTER button.  
2
Set the run mode for the time code generator using  
setup menu No. 513 (RUN MODE).  
REC:  
3
The internal time code generator is advanced  
during recording.  
FREE:  
When the power is on, the internal time code  
generator is advanced regardless of the  
operation mode.  
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Time code/user bit  
Setting the external time code  
Reproducing the time code/user bit  
Set the VTR to stop mode.  
Set the VTR to stop mode.  
1
1
Select “TC” using the COUNTER button.  
Select “TC” or “UB” using the COUNTER button.  
2
2
Set the TCG switch to EXT. (External time code  
selection)  
Press the PLAY button.  
Playback starts and the time code is shown on the  
display.  
3
3
When the SUPER switch is set to ON, the time  
code value is superimposed on the video signals  
from the VIDEO OUT 3/SDI OUT 3 connector.  
The following settings can be selected with setup  
menu No. 505 (EXT TC SEL).  
LTC:  
4
The LTC signal input to the TIME CODE IN  
connector (XLR) on the rear panel is recorded  
<Note>  
When the time code signal cannot be read, the time  
code is automatically interpolated by the CTL signal.  
The display appears as shown below.  
as TC.  
<Note>  
LTC must be synchronized with the video signal.  
VITC:  
T 2 R  
00:01:04:072  
The VITC of the input video signal is recorded  
as TC.  
”: 1, 3 field  
When the time code  
signal cannot be read,  
an asterix (2) is  
displayed.  
2”: 2, 4 field  
The colon between the seconds and  
frames changes to a period during  
SD955B  
drop frame mode.  
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Superimpose screen  
The control signals, time code, etc. are displayed  
using abbreviations.  
Characters displayed  
The background of characters superimposed on the  
display can be changed using setup menu No. 011  
(CHARA TYPE).  
TV monitor  
TCR  
:
:
:
22 22 22 22  
TCR  
:
:
:
TCR  
:
:
:
22 22 22 22  
22 22 22 22  
Abbreviations:  
TV monitor  
TV monitor  
CTL : Control signal count value  
TCR : Time code data recorded in the SBC area  
TCR. : Time code data recorded in the VAUX area  
UBR : Users bit data recorded in the SBC area  
UBR. : Users bit data recorded in the VAUX area  
TCG : Time code data of the time code generator  
UBG : Users bit data of the time code generator  
Display position  
The position of the characters superimposed on the  
display can be changed using setup menus No. 009  
(CHARA H-POS) and No. 010 (CHARA V-POS).  
<Note>  
[T2R], [T2R.], [U2R] or [U2R.] is displayed when  
the data has not been read correctly from the tape.  
TCR  
:
:
:
22 22 22 22  
TCR  
:
:
:
22 22 22 22  
TV monitor  
TV monitor  
Operation mode  
The VTRs operation mode can also be displayed  
using setup menu No. 008 (DISPLAY SEL).  
TCR  
:
:
:
22 22 22 22  
STOP  
VTR operation mode  
TV monitor  
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Video output signals and servo reference signal  
This section explains how the output signals and  
servo reference signal are selected.  
<Notes>  
Synchronization is determined as follows depending  
on the availability of the REF VIDEO input signal  
when BB, CB100or CB75has been selected as  
the setup menu No. 600 (INT SG) setting.  
OWhen the REF VIDEO input signal is available:  
Synchronization with the REF VIDEO input signal  
OWhen the REF VIDEO input signal is not available:  
Internal synchronization  
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.  
Start  
EXT  
What is the  
setup menu No. 304 (SERVO  
REF) setting?  
AUTO  
YES  
YES  
Is the unit  
in one of the editing  
modes?  
NO  
Has the unit  
been set to the recording  
mode?  
NO  
N-VF  
What is the  
setup menu No. 601 (OUT  
VSYNC) setting?  
VF  
NO  
NO  
Is the  
REF VIDEO input signal  
available?  
YES  
Is the  
video input signal available?  
YES  
Is the  
video input signal a composite  
signal?  
NO  
YES  
What is  
the setup menu No. 303  
(STD/NON-STD)  
setting?  
NON-STD  
NON-STD  
STD  
AUTO  
Is the  
video input signal a standard  
or non-standard signal?  
STD  
YES  
Is the  
REF VIDEO input signal  
available?  
NO  
Synchronization with the  
REF VIDEO input signal  
Synchronization with  
the video input signal  
Internal synchronization  
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Video output signals and servo reference signal  
<Notes>  
Servo reference signal  
Synchronization is determined as follows depending  
on the availability of the REF VIDEO input signal  
when BB, CB100or CB75has been selected as  
the setup menu No. 600 (INT SG) setting.  
OWhen the REF VIDEO input signal is available:  
Synchronization with the REF VIDEO input signal  
OWhen the REF VIDEO input signal is not available:  
Internal synchronization  
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.  
Start  
EXT  
What is the  
setup menu No. 304 (SERVO  
REF) setting?  
AUTO  
YES  
YES  
Is the unit  
in one of the editing modes?  
NO  
Has the unit  
been set to the recording  
mode?  
NO  
NO  
Is the  
video input signal available?  
YES  
YES  
Is the  
REF VIDEO input signal  
available?  
NO  
Synchronization with the  
REF VIDEO input signal  
Synchronization with  
the video input signal  
Internal synchronization  
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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.  
When the edit point splicing selection (setup  
menu No. 311 and 312) is FADE  
Audio signal A  
Audio signal B  
V fade is performed instantaneously to  
eliminate the noise.  
<Notes>  
OWhen the playback fade selection (No. 727) is  
CUT, cut processing is performed for all splices.  
OWhen the playback fade selection (No. 727) is  
FADE, V fade processing is performed for all  
splices.  
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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.  
Recording  
Recording signal  
track  
Monitor  
Output signal  
output  
CH1  
CH2  
CH3  
CH4  
CH1 input/CH2 input/CH1 input+CH2 input  
CH1 input/CH2 input/CH1 input+CH2 input  
CH3 input/CH4 input/CH3 input+CH4 input  
CH3 input/CH4 input/CH3 input+CH4 input  
CH1/CH2/CH3/CH4/CH1+CH2/CH3+CH4/  
CH1+CH3/CH2+CH4/CUE  
L
CH1/CH2/CH3/CH4/CH1+CH2/CH3+CH4/  
CH1+CH3/CH2+CH4/CUE  
R
CH1 input/CH2 input/CH1 input+CH2 input/  
CH3 input/CH4 input/CH3 input+CH4 input/  
CH1 input+CH2 input+CH3 input+CH4 input  
CUE  
Printed circuit board  
F1 board (AUDIO)  
Switch No.  
SW100  
Function  
AUDIO INPUT IMPEDANCE SW  
This sets the CH1 audio input impedance.  
HIGH/600  
SW101  
SW200  
SW201  
AUDIO INPUT IMPEDANCE SW  
This sets the CH2 audio input impedance.  
HIGH/600Ω  
AUDIO INPUT IMPEDANCE SW  
This sets the CH3 audio input impedance.  
SW201  
SW200  
SW101  
SW100  
HIGH/600Ω  
AUDIO INPUT IMPEDANCE SW  
This sets the CH4 audio input impedance.  
HIGH/600Ω  
The underlined items indicates the initial setting.  
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Rack mounting  
The unit can be mounted into a 19-inch standard rack  
using the optional rack-mounting adaptors (AJ-  
MA75P). 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.)  
Attach the AJ-MA75P rack mount adapter using  
the same 4 screws.  
4
5
For further details, consult your dealer.  
Attach the inner members of the slide rails.  
Refer to the figure below for the locations where  
the screws are to be attached.  
1
Locations where the screws are secured on the right  
(R) side of the inner members of the slide rails  
Rack-mounting adaptors  
Remove the 4 rubber legs from the bottom of the  
unit, and install the unit in the rack.  
After the unit has been installed, check that it  
moves smoothly along the rails.  
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
Standard rack  
Inner member  
<Notes>  
OThe length of the screws used is subject to  
restriction. (B, G: 10 mm, E: 6 mm)  
OAttach the inner members at the same  
symmetrical positions on the left (L) side.  
OFix the members in place using 3 screws on  
each side (total: 6 screws).  
OThe letters Ato Hare not actually marked on  
the side panels.  
Fasten it to the rack with set  
screws.  
<Notes>  
Attach the outer member brackets to the rack.  
Check that the height is the same for the left and  
right brackets.  
2
3
OKeep the temperature inside the rack to between  
5°C and 40°C.  
OBolt the rack securely to the floor so that it will not  
topple over when the VTR is drawn out.  
Remove the four screws at the front for attaching  
the left and right side panels.  
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Video head cleaning  
This unit is equipped with an auto head cleaning  
function which automatically reduces the amount of  
dirt on the video heads. However, in order to  
maximize the units reliability, it is recommended that  
the video heads be cleaned as and when appropriate.  
For further details on how to actually clean the heads,  
consult with one of our service companies or with your  
dealer.  
Condensation  
Condensation occurs due to the same principle  
involved when droplets of water form on a window  
pane of a heated room. It occurs when the unit or tape  
is moved between places where the temperature or  
humidity varies greatly or when, for instance:  
OIt is moved to a very humid place full of steam or a  
room immediately after it has been heated up.  
OIt is suddenly moved from a cold location to a hot or  
humid location.  
When moving the unit to locations such as these,  
leave it standing for about 10 minutes rather than  
switching on the power immediately.  
If condensation occurs in the unit, E-20will flash on  
the counter display and the cassette will be  
automatically ejected.  
Leave the unit with the power on until E-20is  
cleared from the display.  
Maintenance  
Before starting any maintenance work, switch the  
power to OFF and, holding the plug, unplug the cord  
from the socket.  
Use a soft cloth to clean the outside of the unit.  
For stubborn dirt or stains, wipe the unit with a cloth  
that has been lightly dampened with well-diluted  
kitchen detergent and wrung out thoroughly.  
After wiping off the dirt with the damp cloth, finish it off  
with a dry cloth.  
<Note>  
Do not use alcohol, benzene, thinners or any other  
solvents as they may affect the colour of external  
parts or damage the units coating.  
Attaching the dust cover  
Dust cover  
2 Insert the end of the cover  
under the metal plate on the  
inside edge of the top of the  
front panel.  
1 Insert the end of the cover  
under the metal plate on the  
inside edge of the top of the  
side panel.  
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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.  
$ “WARNING” information display  
OA warning message is displayed whenever a  
warning occurs.  
When warnings have not been detected, NO  
WARNINGis displayed.  
OWhen multiple warning occur, the descriptions for  
each warning can be checked by turning the search  
dial.  
DIAG menu  
This display the VTR information.  
VTR information includes WARNINGinformation,  
HOURS METER(usage time) information and  
UMID (Unique Material Identifier)information.  
A DIAG menu appears on the monitor when the  
monitor is connected to the VIDEO OUT 3/SDI OUT 3  
connector on the connector section.  
$ Displaying the DIAG menu  
Press the DIAG button.  
1
The DIAG menu screen is displayed on the  
monitor, and the message is displayed on the  
counter display.  
Each time the search button is pressed, the display  
changes as follows: WARNING5 HOURS  
METER5 UMID INFO5 and so on.  
2
Press the DIAG button again to return to the  
original display.  
3
2
DVCPRO 50  
ON  
POWER  
DVCPRO  
DV  
OFF  
JOG  
SHTL  
SLOW  
COUNTER ASSEM VIDEO CUE  
TC  
STAND BY  
EDIT  
PLAYER  
PLAY  
RECORDER  
REC  
METER  
FULL/FINE  
RESET CH1  
CH2  
CH3  
CH4  
L
MONITOR SELECT  
R
INSERT  
A
IN  
A
OUT  
TRIM  
REW  
STOP  
FF  
MONITOR  
MIX  
A
VOL  
INPUT SELECT  
SET  
PREVIEW/PREVIEW  
AUTO EDIT  
PREROLL  
SELECT  
HEADPHONES  
IN  
OUT  
VIDEO  
CH1  
AUDIO  
CH2  
CH3  
CH4  
TC  
PRESET MENU  
SUPER  
ON  
REC INH INT TCG  
REGEN  
MODE  
TAPE  
CONTROL  
SET  
DIAG  
UNITY  
VAR  
ON  
REMOTE  
REC LEVEL  
PB LEVEL  
PRESET  
EXIT  
OFF  
OFF  
EE  
LOCAL  
1/3  
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Error messages  
If T&S&Mis 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.  
$ 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.  
Priority  
High  
Display/Description  
No./Item  
Ser  
Description  
Error messages (See error message table)  
When an operational malfunction has occurred in  
the unit, the error number flashes and the error  
message is indicated on the counter display.  
Displays the units serial No.  
222222222  
H00  
Displays the time that the power has been  
supplied in one-hour units.  
INT SG  
When SG has been selected as the input signal with  
the INPUT SELECT buttons, pressing the REC  
button or the EDIT button (E-E mode) will display  
INT SGfor the first two seconds.  
OPERATION  
H01  
Displays the time that the drum has been  
rotating in one-hour units.  
DRUM RUN  
H02  
This is also displayed for the first two seconds when  
starting editing.  
Displays the time that the tape has been running  
during FF, REW, PLAY, SEARCH (JOG, SLOW,  
SHTL), REC, and EDIT modes (except for STILL  
in the JOG, SLOW or SHTL mode) in one-hour  
units.  
NO INPUT  
TAPE RUN  
If there is no input signal (except for analogue audio)  
to the connector selected using the INPUT SELECT  
buttons, pressing the REC button or the EDIT button  
(E-E mode) will display NO INPUTfor the first two  
seconds.  
H03  
The number of times for threading (loading)/  
unthreading (unloading) is displayed in single  
units.  
This is also displayed for the first two seconds when  
starting editing.  
THREADING  
H04  
Displays the number of times front loading has  
been performed in single units.  
Warning messages (See error message table)  
When a warning occurs in this unit, the error number  
and warning message are indicated on the counter  
display.  
When multiple warnings occur, the warning with the  
highest priority is displayed.  
F LOADING  
H11  
Displays the time that the drum has been  
rotating in one-hour units. (Can be reset)  
DRUM RUNr  
H12  
Low  
Displays the time that the tape has been running  
during FF, REW, PLAY, SEARCH (JOG, SLOW,  
SHTL), REC, and EDIT modes (except for STILL  
in the JOG, SLOW or SHTL mode) in one-hour  
units. (Can be reset)  
TAPE RUNr  
$ UMID information display  
This is displayed when UMID information is present  
on the input signal in E-E mode.  
This lamp lights during tape playback when UMID  
information has been recorded on the tape.  
NO-INFOis displayed when there is no UMID  
information.  
H13  
The number of times for threading (loading)/  
unthreading (unloading) is displayed in single  
THREADINGr units. (Can be reset)  
H14  
Displays the number of times front loading has  
been performed in single units.  
(Can be reset)  
F LOADINGr  
H30  
The number of times the power has been turned  
on is displayed in single units.  
Item  
MATNO  
Display/Description  
Material number  
POWER ON  
<Notes>  
COPY  
OWNR  
POS  
Instance number (No. of copies)  
Country, organization, user  
OThe resettable items in the HOURS METER”  
information are reset by the shop when performing  
maintenance or other work.  
OThe search buttons and the search dial cannot be  
operated while the DIAG menu is displayed.  
Reception status from GPS satellites when  
recording spatial coordinates (height above sea  
level, longitude and latitude):  
HOLD: No reception from any satellite  
2D:  
Reception possible, but number of  
satellites is insufficient. Height above  
sea level will not be accurate.  
Good reception  
3D:  
DTAE  
TIME  
Date  
UTC (Coordinated Universal Time) and time  
difference with UTC  
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Error messages  
Warning messages  
OMonitor display  
ODescription  
OVTR operation and corrective action  
OMonitor display  
ODescription  
OVTR operation and corrective action  
Priority  
High  
Priority  
E-04 (UNKNOWN SIG)  
E-09 (NO RF)  
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 appears during playback when a blank section  
(tape blank) lasting for one or more seconds has  
been detected.  
Such a section is identified as a tape blank when all  
of the following conditions are met.  
ONo head outputs  
(This warning is displayed when SDI signals are  
being input.)  
ONo playback data readout  
ONo CTL (Excluding DV and DVCAM tapes)  
VTR: Operation continues.  
OCheck the tape.  
A tape on which material has not been recorded  
E-11 (NOT 1a25M SIG)  
This appears when the SDTI input signals are not  
DVCPRO (25 Mbps) format 1a transfer signals.  
VTR: No recording operations can be performed.  
OCheck the SDTI input signals.  
may have been inserted.  
E-00 (SERVO NOT LOCKED)  
This appears when the servo is not locked for three  
or more seconds during playback, recording, or  
editing.  
VTR: Operation continues.  
OCheck the tape.  
E-12 (NOT 1a50M SIG)  
This appears when the SDTI input signals are not  
DVCPRO50 (50 Mbps) format 1a transfer signals.  
VTR: No recording operations can be performed.  
OCheck the SDTI input signals.  
A tape recorded other than PAL format may have  
been inserted.  
E-16 (INVALID VIDEO SIG)  
This appears when the compressed video signals in  
the SDTI input signals are invalid.  
OThis warning appears only during recording  
operations. In cases like this, no signals are  
recorded on the tape and only the erasure of the  
existing signals will be performed.  
E-01 (LOW RF)  
This appears when envelope levels approximately  
1/3 that of normal levels are detected for more than  
one second during playback, recording, or editing.  
VTR: Operation continues.  
OClean the video heads.  
VTR: Operation continues.  
E-02 (HIGH ERROR RATE)  
No editing operations can be performed.  
This appears when the error rate has increased to  
the extent that correction or interpolation was  
performed on either the video or audio signals.  
VTR: Operation continues.  
OCheck the SDTI input signals.  
Playback signals of tape on which material has  
not been recorded may be being input.  
E-17 (INVALID AUDIO SIG)  
This appears when the audio signals in the SDTI  
input signals are invalid.  
Low  
OClean the video heads.  
OThis warning appears only during recording  
operations. In cases like this, the signals are  
recorded with the audio signals muted.  
VTR: Operation continues.  
No editing operations can be performed.  
OCheck the SDTI input signals.  
Signals from other than a VTR with 1a playback  
may be being input.  
E-18 (INVALID TC SIG)  
This appears when the time codes in the SDTI input  
signals are invalid.  
OThis warning appears only during recording  
operations. In cases like this, the internally  
generated time codes are recorded.  
VTR: Operation continues.  
No editing operations can be performed.  
OCheck the time code being input from the  
components.  
E-10 (FAN STOP)  
This is displayed when the fan motor stops.  
VTR: Operation continues.  
OCheck that nothing is obstructing the fan  
movement.  
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Error messages  
Error messages  
ODescription  
OVTR operation and corrective action  
ODescription  
OVTR operation and corrective action  
Display  
Display  
E-51  
E-20  
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.  
If the take-up reel rotates without engaging for a  
specific period of time during the start or end  
FRONT LOAD processing operation while loading is underway  
DEW  
ERROR  
(half position), this error number flashes on the  
Once the unit is released from condensation  
status, the error message display is cleared and  
the VTR is able to be used.  
display.  
VTR: STOP  
OSet the POWER switch to OFF and then to  
OIf condensation is detected in the eject mode,  
the drum starts rotating as soon as it is  
detected.  
OIf condensation is detected when the cassette  
has been inserted, the drum rotation is  
stopped, and after the tape is ejected, the  
drum starts rotating.  
ON again.  
E-52  
If the take-up reel fails to take up the tape while  
the tape is travelling in the state where the total  
amount of the tape has not yet been detected  
after the cassette was inserted, this error  
number flashes on the display.  
W-UP REEL  
NOT ROTA  
VTR: STOP  
VTR: EJECT  
OLeave the power on and wait.  
OSet the POWER switch to OFF and then to  
ON again.  
E-29  
The unit switches to eject mode and if the  
cassette fails to move up within 6 seconds, this  
E-53  
If there is an abnormally large discrepancy  
between the amount of tape taken up by the  
take-up reel and the amount of tape supplied by  
the supply reel while the tape is travelling after  
the total amount of the tape begins to be  
detected, this error number flashes on the  
display.  
FRONT LOAD error number flashes on the display.  
MOTOR OIf the cassette does not move down inside the  
WINDUP  
ERROR  
machine even when 6 seconds have elapsed  
since the cassette was inserted, the VTR is  
transferred to the eject mode.  
VTR: STOP  
VTR: STOP  
OSet the POWER switch to OFF and then to  
ON again.  
OSet the POWER switch to OFF and then to  
ON again.  
E-31  
If the unloading operation is not completed  
within 6 seconds, this error number flashes on  
the display.  
OWhen the loading operation is not completed  
within 6 seconds, the VTR is transferred to the  
eject (unloading) mode.  
E-55  
If the tape has not been taken up during  
unloading, this error number flashes on the  
display.  
VTR: STOP  
OSet the POWER switch to OFF and then to  
ON again.  
LOADING  
MOTOR  
UNLOAD  
ERROR  
VTR: STOP  
E-57  
If the start or end processing operation is not  
completed, this error number flashes on the  
display.  
VTR: STOP  
OSet the POWER switch to OFF and then to  
ON again.  
OSet the POWER switch to OFF and then to  
ON again.  
S-FF/REW  
TIMEOVER  
E-35  
If there is no response from the servo  
microcomputer for 1 second or more, this error  
number flashes on the display.  
VTR: STOP  
OSet the POWER switch to OFF and then to  
ON again.  
SERVO  
CONTROL  
ERROR  
E-59  
If the cylinder motor speed is abnormally low,  
this error number flashes on the display.  
VTR: STOP  
OSet the POWER switch to OFF and then to  
ON again.  
DRUM ROTA  
TOO SLOW  
E-37  
If 10 seconds or more elapses and the servo  
microcomputer has not followed orders issued  
SERVO COMM by the system control microcomputer, this error  
ERROR  
E-60  
If the cylinder motor speed is abnormally high,  
this error number flashes on the display.  
VTR: STOP  
OSet the POWER switch to OFF and then to  
ON again.  
number flashes on the display.  
VTR: STOP  
OSet the POWER switch to OFF and then to  
ON again.  
DRUM ROTA  
TOO FAST  
E-38  
If automatic adjustment of the reel and capstan  
rotation in eject status was not performed  
correctly when the power was turned on, this  
error number flashes on the display.  
VTR: STOP  
E-61  
If the capstan motor speed is abnormally low,  
the error number flashes on the display.  
VTR: STOP  
OSet the POWER switch to OFF and then to  
ON again.  
SERVO FG  
ERROR  
CAP ROTA  
TOO SLOW  
OSet the POWER switch to OFF and then to  
ON again.  
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Error messages  
Error messages  
ODescription  
OVTR operation and corrective action  
Consult your dealer if the error message is still  
displayed even after restarting the unit.  
Display  
E-64  
If the supply reel motor speed is abnormally  
high, the error number flashes on the display.  
S REEL ROTA VTR: STOP  
TOO FAST  
OSet the POWER switch to OFF and then to  
ON again.  
E-67  
If the take-up reel motor speed is abnormally  
high, the error number flashes on the display.  
T REEL ROTA VTR: STOP  
TOO FAST  
OSet the POWER switch to OFF and then to  
ON again.  
E-69  
If excess torque being applied to the take-up  
reel motor is detected, the error number flashes  
on the display.  
T REEL  
TORQUE ERR VTR: STOP  
OSet the POWER switch to OFF and then to  
ON again.  
E-70  
If excess torque being applied to the supply reel  
motor is detected or an abnormal current flowing  
to the current detection resistor is detected, this  
S REEL  
TORQUE ERR error number flashes on the display.  
VTR: STOP  
OSet the POWER switch to OFF and then to  
ON again.  
E-71  
If abnormal tension at the supply side is  
detected in the capstan mode, the error number  
CAP TENSION flashes on the display.  
ERROR  
VTR: STOP  
OSet the POWER switch to OFF and then to  
ON again.  
E-72  
If abnormal tension at the supply side is  
detected in the reel mode, the error number  
flashes on the display.  
REEL  
TENSION  
ERROR  
VTR: STOP  
OSet the POWER switch to OFF and then to  
ON again.  
E-73  
If the take-up reel motor has rotated in the  
reverse direction, this error number flashes on  
the display.  
REEL DIR  
UNMATCH  
VTR: STOP  
OSet the POWER switch to OFF and then to  
ON again.  
E-74  
If excess torque being applied to the cylinder  
motor is detected, this error number flashes on  
the display.  
DRUM  
TORQUE  
ERROR  
VTR: STOP  
OSet the POWER switch to OFF and then to  
ON again.  
E-78  
If  
a
problem has been encountered in  
between the servo  
communication  
M-IF COMM  
ERROR  
microcomputer and mechanism relay board, this  
error number flashes on the display.  
VTR: STOP  
OSet the POWER switch to OFF and then to  
ON again.  
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RS-232C interface  
The VTR can be operated by commands when the  
RS-232C interface is used.  
Hardware specifications  
External interface specifications  
$ Conditions for acknowledging  
OConnector specifications  
Connector:  
commands from RS-232C interface  
OThe front panel CONTROL switch must be at  
REMOTE.  
D-SUB 25-pin (crossover cable supported)  
OThe setup menu No. 204 RS232C SELmust be  
ON.  
Pin No.  
1
Signal  
Description  
Protective ground  
FG  
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. 209 RETURN ACK.  
(Frame ground)  
2
3
RXD  
TXD  
CTS  
RTS  
DTR  
SG  
Received data  
(Data is sent to PC.)  
Transmitted data  
(Data is received from PC.)  
4
Clear to send  
(Shorted with pin 5.)  
5
Request to send  
(Shorted with pin 4.)  
6
Data terminal ready  
(No processing)  
7
Signal ground  
(Signal ground)  
20  
DSR  
Data set ready (+ voltage output after  
communication enable status)  
OExample of connection with controller (PC)  
Using crossover cable with D-SUB 25-pin  
connectors  
PC side  
(D-SUB 25-pin connector)  
VTR side  
FG  
1
2
3
4
5
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
FG  
TXD  
RXD  
RTS  
CTS  
DSR  
SG  
RXD  
TXD  
CTS  
RTS  
DTR  
SG  
6
7
DTR  
20  
20 DSR  
Using crossover cable with D-SUB 9-pin and 25-pin  
connectors  
PC side  
(D-SUB 9-pin connector)  
VTR side  
RXD  
TXD  
DTR  
SG  
DSR  
RTS  
CTS  
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
FG  
RXD  
TXD  
CTS  
RTS  
DTR  
SG  
20 DSR  
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RS-232C interface  
2.Send format  
Software specifications (Protocol)  
[controller (PC) 5 VTR]  
1.Communication parameters  
$ Data format  
Communication Asynchronous, full duplex  
system  
[STX] [command]  
[:]  
[data]  
[ETX]  
Communication 300/600/1200/2400/4800/9600  
speed  
.....  
02h  
XX XX XX  
3Ah  
XX XX 03h  
Bit length  
Stop bit  
7bit/8 bit  
20H<XX<7FH  
(XX = ASCII code: symbols, numbers upper-case  
letters)  
1 bit/2 bit  
Parity bit  
ACK code  
NONE/ODD/EVEN  
ACK code returned/ACK code not returned  
<Note>  
The ACK code is what is returned from the  
VTR to the controller when data has been  
successfully sent from the controller.  
[command] :  
Command identifier; a 3-byte identifier (ASCII  
code: symbols, numbers, upper-case letters) is  
sent as the command.  
The underlining indicates the factory settings.  
[ : ] :  
This code serves as a delimiter between the  
Any changes to the settings can be made using the  
setup menu items listed below.  
command and data.  
[data] :  
Data (ASCII code: symbols, numbers, upper-  
case letters) can be added in the number of  
bytes required.  
Communication  
Setup menu item  
parameter  
Communication No.205 BAUD RATE  
speed  
$ Outline of send procedure from controller  
Bit length  
Stop bit  
No.206 DATA LENGTH  
No.207 STOP BIT  
1The send command starts with STX (start of text =  
02h).  
Parity bit  
ACK code  
No.208 PARITY  
The command is then identified by COMMAND  
which follows and the data is added as required.  
The format ends with ETX (end of text = 03h).  
No.209 RETURN ACK  
2When a different command is to be sent, a  
response is awaited from the VTR, and then the  
3If STX is sent again before ETX is sent, the receive  
data buffer inside the VTR is cleared. A command  
error is returned to the controller, and the data is  
newly processed with STX which was received  
again at the head.  
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RS-232C interface  
3.Return format  
4.Error code table  
[VTR 5 controller (PC)]  
ER001 : Invalid command  
OUnsupported command received.  
OError in command execution  
ER002 : Parameter error  
The following responses are made to the command. If  
necessary, more than one response is made.  
ER102 : VTR mode error (front loading motor)  
ER103 : VTR mode error (loading motor)  
ER104 : VTR mode error (drum, capstan system)  
ER105 : VTR mode error (reel system)  
ER106 : VTR mode error (tension system)  
ER108 : VTR dew error  
$ When the communication has terminated  
normally  
1. The receive completion message is returned.  
[ACK]  
06h  
ER1FF : VTR system error  
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. It can be omitted.  
Example:  
Send command  
Return message (data)  
[STX] OPL [ETX] 5 [ACK] [STX] OPL [ETX]  
$ When the communication has terminated  
abnormally  
[NACK]  
15h  
$ When processing is not possible due to  
incorrect data or trouble in the VTR  
1. The receive completion message is returned.  
[ACK]  
06h  
2. An error code is returned.  
[STX] [E R N N N ] [ETX]  
1
2
3
02h  
Error code  
03h  
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RS-232C interface  
5.Command table  
VTR  
operation  
Return (completion)  
message  
Send command  
$ Commands relating to operation control  
SHTL  
[STX] OSF:data [ETX] 45  
[STX] OSF [ETX]  
FORWARD  
<Notes>  
This is the forward direction shuttle command.  
data = n : speed data  
OAs 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.  
OIn the case of commands not listed in the table,  
ER001 (invalid command) is returned after [ACK]  
has been returned.  
0 : STILL  
1 : a0.03  
2 : a0.1  
3 : a0.2  
4 : a0.5  
5 : a1  
6 : a1.85  
7 : a4.1 (a3.1)  
8 : a9.5  
9 : a16  
A : a32  
<Notes>  
OThe a16 anda32 speed differ according to the  
setting selected for setup menu No. 101 (SHTL  
MAX).  
VTR  
operation  
Return (completion)  
message  
Send command  
[STX] OSP [ETX]  
STOP  
45  
[STX] OSP [ETX]  
This command is for stopping the tape travel.  
OThe value for the DV/DVCAM tape is shown in  
parenthesis ( ).  
EJECT  
[STX] OEJ [ETX]  
45  
[STX] OEJ [ETX]  
SHTL  
REVERSE  
[STX] OSR:data [ETX] 45  
[STX] OSR [ETX]  
This command is for ejecting the cassette tape.  
The resulting output picture and sound statuses  
differ according to the settings selected for the  
setup menu No. 105 (AUTO EE SEL) and the  
setup menu No. 111 (FRZ MODE SEL).  
This is the reverse direction shuttle command.  
data = n : speed data  
0 : STILL  
1 : a0.03  
2 : a0.1  
PLAY  
[STX] OPL [ETX]  
45  
[STX] OPL [ETX]  
3 : a0.2  
4 : a0.43 (a0.5)  
This command is for starting playback.  
REWIND  
5 : a1  
[STX] ORW [ETX]  
45  
[STX] ORW [ETX]  
6 : a1.85  
7 : a4.1 (a3.1)  
8 : a9.5  
9 : a16  
A : a32  
This command is for rewinding the tape.  
The resulting output picture and sound statuses  
differ according to the settings selected for the  
setup menu No. 105 (AUTO EE SEL).  
The maximum tape speed differs according to the  
setting selected for setup menu No. 102 (FF.  
REW MAX).  
<Notes>  
OThe a16 anda32 speed differ according to the  
setting selected for setup menu No. 101 (SHTL  
MAX).  
OThe value for the DV/DVCAM tape is shown in  
parenthesis ( ).  
FAST  
FORWARD  
[STX] OFF [ETX]  
45  
[STX] OFF [ETX]  
This command is for fast forwarding the tape.  
The resulting output picture and sound statuses  
differ according to the settings selected for the  
setup menu No. 105 (AUTO EE SEL).  
The maximum tape speed differs according to the  
setting selected for setup menu No. 102 (FF.  
REW MAX).  
STANDBY  
OFF  
[STX] OBF [ETX]  
45  
[STX] OBF [ETX]  
This command is setting the VTR to standby  
OFF.  
STANDBY ON  
[STX] OBN [ETX]  
45  
[STX] OBN [ETX]  
This command is setting the VTR to standby ON.  
REC  
[STX] ORC [ETX]  
45  
[STX] ORC [ETX]  
This command is for starting the recording.  
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RS-232C interface  
$ Commands relating to inquiries  
<Notes>  
OAs 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.  
OIn the case of commands not listed in the table,  
ER001 (invalid command) is returned after [ACK]  
has been returned.  
VTR  
operation  
Return (completion)  
message  
VTR  
operation  
Return (completion)  
message  
Send command  
[STX] QCD [ETX]  
Send command  
[STX] QID [ETX]  
CTL/TC DATA  
REQUEST  
ID (VTR No.)  
REQUEST  
45 [STX] CD data [ETX]  
45  
[STX] data [ETX]  
This command is for inquiring about the counter  
This command is for inquiring about the VTR  
value.  
used.  
data = f w gh mm ss ff  
data = AJ-SD930BE  
or  
f
= F  
= S  
w
AJ-SD955BE  
gh =  
CTL mode:  
g
= SP (20h) : for a plus display  
(2Dh): for a minus display  
= 0 9 : hours  
h
TC mode:  
gh = 00 23 : hours  
mm = 00 59 : minutes  
ss = 00 59 : seconds  
[625i system]  
ff  
= 00 24 : frames  
[525i system]  
SD955B  
ff  
= 00 29 : frames  
<Note>  
CTL or TC is returned, whichever corresponds to  
the front display mode.  
STATUS  
REQUEST  
[STX] QOP [ETX]  
45  
[STX] 222 [ETX]  
This command is for inquiring about the VTRs  
operation mode.  
222  
=
OEJ : EJECT  
OFF : FAST FORWARD  
OPL : PLAY  
ORC : REC  
ORW : REWIND  
OSP : STOP (including the STANDBY ON)  
SRS : (IN/OUT) PREROLL  
OBF : STANDBY OFF  
OSF : SHTL FORWARD  
OSR : SHTL REVERSE  
OJG : JOG FORWARD/REVERSE  
OSW : VAR FORWARD/REVERSE  
EAE : AUTO EDIT  
EON : EDIT ON (MANUAL EDIT)  
EPV : PREVIEW  
ERV : REVIEW  
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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.  
Reference signal  
generator  
Source  
AES/EBU  
ANAG  
REMOTE  
ANALOG  
CH1/2  
VIDEO  
IN  
IN  
SDI  
OUT  
AC IN  
IN  
REMOTE IN/OUT  
PUSH  
PUSH  
PUSH  
PUSH TC  
IN  
CH1  
CH3  
CH1  
CH3  
AUDIO  
IN  
CH2  
CH4  
CH2  
CH4  
ON  
<Notes>  
Y
P
75  
CH3/4  
IN  
1
2
OFF  
REMOTE  
OUT  
ACTIVE  
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.  
TC  
PUSH  
THROUGH  
B
OUT  
CH1/2  
OUT  
REF VIDEO  
IN  
ENCODER REMOTE  
RS-232C  
ON  
P
75Ω  
R
CH3/4  
OUT  
3
OPTION  
OFF  
(SUPER)  
AUDIO  
OUT  
MON  
L
OPTION  
SDTI  
Y
1
VIDEO  
OUT  
IN  
OUT  
PARALLEL  
MON  
R
1
2
2
P
B
(WFM)  
3
P
R
(SUPER)  
SIGNAL  
GND  
SERVICE ONLY  
Precautions to observe when using the  
SDTI signals  
SDTI signals  
OThe unit can record only if the SDTI input signals  
are 1a transfer signals in the DVCPRO50 or  
DVCPRO format selected by setup menu No. 012  
(SYS FORMAT).  
Recorder  
AES/EBU  
ANAG  
REMOTE  
ANALOG  
CH1/2  
IN  
VIDEO  
IN  
SDI  
OUT  
However, when playback signals other than normal  
1a playback signals have been input, there is no  
guaranty for the pictures and sound recorded or for  
pictures and sound with EE.  
AC IN  
IN  
REMOTE IN/OUT  
PUSH  
PUSH  
PUSH  
PUSH TC  
IN  
CH1  
CH3  
CH1  
CH3  
AUDIO  
IN  
CH2  
CH4  
CH2  
CH4  
ON  
Y
P
75Ω  
CH3/4  
IN  
1
OFF  
REMOTE  
OUT  
AE  
THGH  
TC  
PUSH  
B
OUT  
CH1/2  
OUT  
REF VIDEO  
IN  
2
ENCODER REMOTE  
RS-232C  
ON  
P
75Ω  
R
CH3/4  
OUT  
3
OPTION  
OFF  
(SUPER)  
AUDIO  
OUT  
MON  
L
OPTION  
SDTI  
Y
1
VIDEO  
OUT  
IN  
OUT  
OEditing operations can be performed only when all  
the video and audio signals as well as the time  
codes in the SDTI input signals are regular data  
based on the DVCPRO50 or DVCPRO format  
selected by setup menu No. 012 (SYS FORMAT).  
OCUE signals are not transferred by the SDTI  
interface.  
PARALLEL  
MON  
R
1
2
2
P
B
(WFM)  
3
P
R
(SUPER)  
SIGNAL  
GND  
SERVICE ONLY  
Connections involving two units  
OSDTI dubbing is not possible from tapes recorded  
using the DV or DVCAM format.  
Use SDI when dubbing tapes recorded in the DV or  
DVCAM format.  
OWhen playing back a DV or DVCAM format tape,  
DV compressed signals (Compliant with IEC61834-  
2.) serve as the SDTI output.  
OThe video and audio signals in the SDTI output  
signals cannot be adjusted.  
ODuring SLOW/STILL playback, the unprocessed  
video and audio signals are output as the SDTI  
output.  
When these video and audio signals are to be  
monitored using another device, they may differ  
from the video and audio signals played back by  
this unit.  
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Connector signals  
VIDEO IN  
RS-422A REMOTE (9P)  
OREMOTE IN/OUT  
Pin No.  
SDI IN  
(DIGITAL)  
BNCa2, Active through  
Y, PB, PR  
(ANALOG)  
BNCa3 (Board, option)  
Signal  
VIDEO IN  
BNCa2, Loop-through,  
75termination switch provided (Board, option)  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
FRAME GROUND  
TRANSMIT A  
RECEIVE B  
REF VIDEO IN  
BNCa2, Loop-through,  
75termination switch provided  
RECEIVE COMMON  
====  
VIDEO OUT  
TRANSMIT COMMON  
TRANSMIT B  
SDI OUT  
(DIGITAL)  
BNCa3  
BNCa3  
BNCa3  
RECEIVE A  
Y, PB, PR  
(ANALOG)  
FRAME GROUND  
VIDEO OUT  
OREMOTE OUT  
Pin No.  
Signal  
AUDIO IN  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
FRAME GROUND  
SDI IN  
(DIGITAL)  
BNCa2, Active through  
RECEIVE A  
TRANSMIT B  
AUDIO IN  
(DIGITAL)  
BNCa2 (CH1/CH2, CH3/CH4)  
AES/EBU format  
TRANSMIT COMMON  
====  
AUDIO IN  
(ANALOG)  
XLRa4 (CH1, CH2, CH3, CH4)  
RECEIVE COMMON  
RECEIVE B  
TIME CODE  
IN  
XLRa1  
TRANSMIT A  
FRAME GROUND  
AUDIO OUT  
SDI OUT  
BNCa3  
(DIGITAL)  
AUDIO OUT  
(DIGITAL)  
BNCa2 (CH1/CH2, CH3/CH4)  
AES/EBU format  
AUDIO OUT  
(ANALOG)  
XLRa4 (CH1, CH2, CH3, CH4)  
XLRa1  
TIME CODE  
OUT  
MONITOR  
OUT  
XLRa2 (L/R)  
HEADPHONES  
Stereo mini jack  
(front)  
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Connector signals  
PARALLEL REMOTE (25P)  
RS-232C  
D-SUB 25-pin (crossover cable supported)  
Pin No.  
Signal  
Pin No.  
1
Signal  
Description  
Protective ground  
1
PLAY COMMAND  
STOP COMMAND  
FF COMMAND  
FG  
2
(Frame ground)  
3
2
3
RXD  
TXD  
CTS  
RTS  
DTR  
SG  
Received data  
(Data is sent to PC.)  
4
REW COMMAND  
REC COMMAND  
EJECT COMMAND  
STAND BY COMMAND  
PREROLL COMMAND  
IN SET COMMAND  
====  
5
Transmitted data  
(Data is received from PC.)  
6
4
Clear to send  
(Shorted with pin 5.)  
7
8
5
Request to send  
(Shorted with pin 4.)  
9
10  
11  
12  
13  
14  
15  
16  
17  
18  
19  
20  
21  
22  
23  
24  
25  
6
Data terminal ready  
(No processing)  
====  
7
Signal ground  
(Signal ground)  
610 V, MAX 300 mA  
PLAY STATUS  
20  
DSR  
Data set ready (+ voltage output after  
communication enable status)  
STOP STATUS  
FF STATUS  
REW STATUS  
REC STATUS  
ENCODER (15P)  
EJECT STATUS  
STAND BY ON STATUS  
PREROLL STATUS  
SERVO LOCK STATUS  
OPERATION ENABLE STATUS  
====  
Pin No.  
Signal  
1
2
====  
BLACK LEVEL  
C LEVEL  
3
4
GND  
====  
5
+12V  
GND  
6
SYSTEM H 0  
SYS. SC COARSE (2)  
12V  
<Notes>  
7
OCOMMAND pins: TTL level, active low, 6100ms  
edge electrical signal.  
OSTATUS pins: open collector, sink current 6 mA  
8
9
CHROMA PHASE  
VIDEO LEVEL  
RET GND  
10  
11  
12  
13  
14  
15  
====  
====  
SYS. SC FINE  
SYS. SC COARSE (1)  
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Specifications  
[GENERAL]  
[VIDEO]  
$Digital video  
Power supply:  
AC 100 240 V, 50 60 Hz  
Sampling frequencies:  
Y: 13.5 MHz, PB/PR: 6.75 MHz  
(DVCPRO50)  
Power consumption: 120 W (with all options)  
indicates safety information.  
Quantizing:  
8 bits  
Operating ambient temperature:  
Video compression method:  
5°C to 40°C  
DV-Based compression (SMPTE 314M)  
Operating ambient humidity:  
Video compression rate:  
DVCPRO50: 1/3.3,  
DVCPRO: 1/5  
10% to 80% (no condensation)  
Weight:  
14.9 kg (AJ-SD930B)  
15.0 kg (AJ-SD955B)  
Error correction:  
Reed-Solomon product code  
Dimensions (WaHaD):  
Bit rate:  
424a175.2a430 mm  
DVCPRO50: 50 Mbps,  
DVCPRO: 25 Mbps  
(Not including the support legs, connectors, and JOG dial)  
Recording format:  
DVCPRO50/DVCPRO format selectable  
$Digital IN/Analogue component OUT  
Video bandwidth:  
Recording video signal:  
AJ-SD930B : 625i system  
[625i system]  
AJ-SD955B : 525i/625i system selectable  
Y
: 25 Hz to 5.75 MHz ( 0.5 dB)  
PB/PR : 25 Hz to 2.75 MHz ( 0.5 dB)  
[525i system]  
Recording audio signal:  
DVCPRO50:  
48 kHz 16-bit 4 channels  
DVCPRO:  
SD955B  
Y
: 30 Hz to 5.75 MHz ( 1.0 dB)  
PB/PR : 30 Hz to 2.75 MHz ( 1.0 dB)  
S/N ratio:  
Better than 60 dB (Y)  
K factor:  
48 kHz 16-bit 2 channels  
Recording tracks:  
Digital video audio:  
helical track  
Less than 1% (Y 2T)  
The time code is recorded in the sub-code area.  
Cue track:  
1 track  
Control track:  
1 track  
Y/PB, PR delay:  
Less than 10 ns  
$Video input connector  
Analogue component input (option):  
BNCa3 (Y, PB, PR)  
Tape speed:  
[625i system]  
67.708 mm/sec (DVCPRO50)  
[525i system]  
Y: 1.0 V [p-p], PB/PR: 0.7 V [p-p],  
75(100% colour bar)  
SD955B  
67.640 mm/sec (DVCPRO50)  
Analogue composite input (option):  
BNCa2, loop-through, 75on/off  
VIDEO:1.0 V [p-p] (75)  
Recording time:  
92 minutes (using the AJ-5P92LP)  
33 minutes (using the AJ-5P33MP)  
Reference input:  
Analogue composite, BNCa2, loop-through, 75on/off  
Tape:  
Metal tape  
SDI input:  
FF/REW time:  
Less than 3 min (with AJ-5P92LP)  
Less than 2 min (with AJ-5P33MP)  
BNCa2, active through, complies with ITU-R BT.656-4  
standard  
SDTI input (option):  
BNCa1, complies with SMPTE 305M/321M standard  
Digital slow:  
0.43a to +0.43a, +0.5a, +0.75a speed  
(DVCPRO, DVCPRO50)  
Editing accuracy:  
0 frames (using the time code)  
Tape timer accuracy:  
1 frame (using the continuous CTL signal)  
Servo lock time:  
Less than 0.5 sec (colour framing/standby ON)  
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Specifications  
[VIDEO]  
[AUDIO]  
$Video output connector  
$Audio input connector  
Analogue component output:  
BNCa3 (Y, PB, PR)  
Y: 1.0 V [p-p], PB/PR: 0.7 V [p-p],  
75(100% colour bar)  
Analogue input (CH1, CH2, CH3, CH4):  
XLRa4, 600/high impedance selectable (factory setting: high  
impedance), +4/0/20 dBu selectable  
Digital input (CH1/CH2, CH3/CH4):  
Analogue composite output:  
BNCa2, AES/EBU format  
BNCa3, video 1, video 2 (video/WFM selectable), video 3  
(superimpose on/off)  
SDI input:  
BNCa2, active through, complies with ITU-R BT.656-4  
SDI output:  
standard  
BNCa3, complies with ITU-R BT.656-4 standard  
SDI 1, SDI 2, SDI 3 (superimpose on/off)  
$Audio output connector  
SDTI output (option):  
BNCa2, complies with SMPTE 305M/321M standard  
Analogue output (CH1, CH2, CH3, CH4):  
XLRa4, low impedance, +4/0/20 dBu selectable  
Digital output (CH1/CH2, CH3/CH4):  
BNCa2, AES/EBU format,  
75, 1.0 0.2 V [p-p]  
$Video signal adjustment  
Video output gain:  
3 dB  
Video output chroma gain:  
SDI output:  
3 dB  
BNCa3, 75, complies with ITU-R BT.656-4 standard  
Video output chroma phase (HUE):  
Monitor output:  
30°  
XLRa2, low impedance, +4/0/20 dBu selectable  
Video output black (setup) level:  
100 mV ( 14 IRE)  
Headphones:  
Stereo mini jack, 8, variable level  
Video output sync phase:  
15 µsec  
Video output SC phase:  
180°  
[Other Input/Output Connectors]  
Time code input:  
XLRa1, 0.5 V to 8.0 V [p-p], 10 kΩ  
[AUDIO]  
Time code output:  
XLRa1, low impedance, 2.0 V 0.5 V [p-p]  
$Digital audio  
Sampling frequencies:  
RS-422A input:  
D-sub 9-pin, RS-422A interface  
48 kHz (synchronous with video)  
RS-422A output:  
D-sub 9-pin, RS-422A interface  
Quantizing:  
16 bits  
RS-232C:  
D-sub 25-pin, RS-232C interface  
Frequency response:  
20 Hz to 20 kHz 1.0 dB (at the reference level)  
Parallel input/output:  
D-sub 25-pin  
Dynamic range:  
Better than 90 dB (1 kHz, emphasis OFF, Aweighted)  
Encoder remote:  
D-sub 15-pin  
Distortion:  
Less than 0.05% (1 kHz, emphasis OFF, reference level)  
Crosstalk:  
Less than 80 dB (1 kHz, between 2 channels)  
Wow & flutter:  
Below measurable limit  
Headroom:  
18 dB  
De-emphasis:  
T1 = 50 µsec, T2 = 15 µsec (auto on/off)  
$Cue track  
Frequency response:  
300 Hz to 6 kHz 3.0 dB (DVCPRO50)  
Weight and dimensions when shown are approxlmately.  
Speclilcailons are subject to change without notice.  
80 (E)  
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Panasonic Broadcast Europe  
Panasonic Broadcast Europe Ltd  
West Forest Gate, Wellington Road, Wokingham, Berkshire RG40 2AQ U.K. Tel: 0118 902 9200  
Panasonic Broadcast Europe GmbH  
Hagenauer Str. 43, 65203 Wiesbaden-Biebrich Deutschland Tel: 49-611-1816-0  
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