Panasonic VCR AJ D960EG User Manual
Digital Video Cassette Recorder  
E
AJ-  
EG  
Operating Instructions  
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
IMPORTANT  
“Unauthorized recording of copyrighted televi-  
sion programmes, video tapes and other  
materials may infringe the right of copyright  
owners and be contrary to copyright laws.”  
■
THIS APPARATUS MUST BE EARTHED  
WARNING:  
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.  
Extension cords used with the equipment must be  
three-core and be correctly wired to provide con-  
nection 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.  
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR  
SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS  
EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.  
CAUTION:  
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR SHOCK  
HAZARD, AND ANNOYING INTERFERENCE,  
USE THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSOIRES  
ONLY.  
CAUTION:  
■
DO NOT REMOVE PANEL COVER BY  
UNSCREWING  
To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove  
cover. No user serviceable parts inside. And do not  
insert fingers or any other objects into the video  
cassette holder.  
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR  
SHOCK HAZARD, REFER MOUNTING OF  
THE OPTIONAL BOARD TO QUALIFIED  
SERVICE PERSONNEL.  
Operating precaution  
CAUTION:  
Operation near any appliance which generates  
strong magnetic fields may give rise to noise in  
the video and audio singals. 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.  
Do not install or place this unit in a bookcase,  
built in cabinet or in another confined space in  
order to keep well ventilated condition. Ensure  
that curtains and any other materials do not  
obstruct the ventilation condition to prevent  
risk of electric shock or fire hazard due to  
overheating.  
is the safety information.  
■ Do not insert fingers or any objects into the video  
cassette holder.  
■ Avoid operating or leaving the unit near strong  
■ Cassette tape can be used only for one-side, one  
direction recording. Two-way or two-track recordings  
cannot be made.  
magnetic fields. Be especially careful of large audio  
speakers.  
■ Cassette tape can be used for either Colour or Black &  
White recording.  
■ Do not attempt to disassemble the recorder.  
There are no user serviceable parts inside.  
■ If any liquid spills inside the recorder, have the recorder  
■ Avoid operating or storing the unit in an excessively  
hot, cold, or damp environment as this may result in  
damage both to the recorder and to the tape.  
■ Do not spray any cleaner or wax directly on the unit.  
examined for possible damage.  
■ If the unit is not going to be used for a length of time,  
■ Do not use alcohol, benzine, paint thinners or any other  
inflammable solvents to clean the unit’s external parts.  
Contact by any of these solvents with the electrical  
components inside the unit may cause a fire or electric  
shock.  
protect it from dirt and dust.  
■ Do not leave a cassette in the recorder when not in  
use.  
■ Do not block the ventilation slots of the unit.  
■ Use this unit horizontally and do not place anything on  
the top panel.  
■ Refer any needed servicing to authorized service  
personnel.  
3 (E)  
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
Contents  
General and Features ...............................................5  
Controls and their functions ......................................7  
• Front panel ..............................................................8  
• Connector area .....................................................17  
Connections .............................................................20  
• Connections when one unit is used ......................20  
• Connections when 2 units are used  
(desk to desk) .....................................................21  
• Connections with editing controller .......................22  
• Connections for adjusting video output  
(encoder output) signals .....................................23  
Tapes .......................................................................24  
Switching on the power/inserting the cassette .........25  
STOP/STAND BY mode ..........................................26  
Recording ................................................................27  
Playback ..................................................................28  
Jog/shuttle ...............................................................29  
Manual editing .........................................................30  
Preroll ......................................................................31  
Automatic editing .....................................................32  
• Switch settings and adjustments ...........................33  
• Selecting the editing mode ....................................34  
• Entering the edit points .........................................35  
• Checking the edit points ........................................36  
• Modifying the edit points .......................................37  
• Preview .................................................................38  
• Executing automatic editing ..................................39  
• Review ..................................................................40  
Audio split editing ....................................................41  
Voice-over facility (internal) .....................................43  
Audio cross channel editing (internal) .....................46  
Multi cue ..................................................................48  
Video output (encoder output)  
Setup (default settings) ...........................................54  
Setup menus ............................................................55  
• System menu ........................................................59  
• User menu ............................................................61  
• Basic menu .........................................................61  
• Operation menu ..................................................63  
• Interface menu ....................................................66  
• Edit menu ............................................................70  
• Tape protect menu ..............................................71  
• Time Code menu ................................................72  
• Video menu .........................................................74  
• Audio menu .........................................................76  
• V Blank menu .....................................................83  
• Menu menu .........................................................89  
Time code/user bit ...................................................90  
• Recording internal/external time codes .................91  
• Reproducing the time code/user bit ......................92  
Superimpose screen ...............................................93  
Video output signals and servo reference signal ....94  
Audio V Fade Function ............................................96  
Audio recording channel and monitor  
output selection ......................................................97  
Printed circuit board ................................................98  
Rack mounting ........................................................99  
Video head cleaning ..............................................100  
Condensation ........................................................100  
Error messages .....................................................101  
Table of AUTO OFF Error messages ....................104  
RS-232C interface .................................................106  
SDTI interface board .............................................. 113  
Connector signals ................................................. 116  
Specifications ........................................................ 118  
signal adjustments ................................................53  
Before operating this unit, check that all of its accessories are present and accounted for.  
Power cord....1 pc  
Option  
• Rack mounting adaptor AJ-MA75P  
• Analog video input board AJ-YA955, AJ-YA956, AJ-YA957, AJ-YA958  
• AJ-YAC960P SDTI interface board  
• Audio memory unit AJ-YA752  
4 (E)  
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
General and Features  
This unit is a multi-purpose studio-use digital VTR which employs 1/4-inch wide compact  
cassette tapes to enable recording, playback and editing with a high picture quality at the 50  
Mbps video recording rate, and it is also capable of recording, playback and editing in the  
existing DVCPRO (25 Mbps) format. Its 625/525 switching function makes this a studio video  
cassette recorder which can be used anywhere in the world. In addition, it corporates digital  
compression technology so that the deterioration in picture quality and sound quality  
resulting from dubbing is significantly minimized.  
The compact, lightweight 4U size makes carrying easier, even when mounted in a 19-inch  
rack. The settings for the unit’s setup can be performed interactively while viewing the screen  
menus on the TV monitor, and editing functions include both assemble and insert editing.  
Features  
Compact size and light weight  
This is a 4U-size digital VTR. It can be mounted in a 19-inch rack with ease using the  
optional rack-mounting adaptors (AJ-MA75P).  
Up to 92 minutes of recording  
Two sizes of cassette tapes can be used with this unit: M cassette (max. 33 minutes) and L  
cassettes (max. 92 minutes). The width of the tapes measures 1/4 inch to achieve a compact  
design.  
Superior Picture quality  
Superior picture quality is delivered in the component signal recording mode.  
Switchable 625i/525i  
The video input signal switch (settings: 625i/525i) can be set to accommodate the recording  
and playback of each type of signal.  
SDI interface  
This product’s standard features include 4:2:2 serial digital interface.  
Compatibility with DVCPRO  
This unit is capable of recording, playback and editing in the existing DVCPRO (25 Mbps)  
format.  
Compatibility with general consumer video equipment  
Cassette tapes designed for general consumer applications containing material shot by a  
consumer digital camera can be played back on this unit if the cassette adapter (optional  
accessory, AJ-CS750P) is used.  
<Note>  
Tapes recorded in the LP consumer mode cannot be played back.  
Digital slow motion/jog dial functions  
Using Panasonic’s very own digital slow-motion technology, pictures played back in slow  
motion at the following speeds can be reproduced clearly.  
DVCPRO50 (50 Mbps): –1× to +2× speed  
DVCPRO (25 Mbps): –1× to +2× speed  
DV:  
DVCAM:  
–1× to +1× speed  
–1× to +1× speed  
5 (E)  
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
General and Features  
Features  
(continued)  
Dial shuttle  
Shuttle operations enable the tape to be played back with colour images at a speed of up to  
32 times the forward and reverse direction.  
Time codes  
This unit comes with a built-in time code generator (TCG)/time code reader (TCR). In  
addition to the internal time code, an external code input or input signal VITC can be  
recorded on this VTR as the LTC time code.  
Multifunctional interface  
• Serial digital input/output  
The component serial interface, a standard feature, allows for interfacing with component  
signals in serial digital (SMPTE 259M-C/272M-A/EBU Tech.3267-E).  
• Analogue video input/output  
Composite and component signal outputs are provided as a standard feature, and  
component (Y, PB, PR) and composite signal input interfacing is enabled by the use of an  
analogue video input board (optional accessory).  
• AES/EBU audio input/output  
Digital audio input/output connectors are featured.  
• SDTI input/output (option)  
Use of the SDTI board (optional accessory) enables interfacing with component signals still  
in their compressed form. (SMPTE 305M/321M)  
• 9-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 featured.  
The RS-422A connector enables another VTR to be operated in parallel with the unit if a  
looping connection is used for the two units.  
4-channel high-sound-quality digital audio  
The 4-channel PCM audio allows for not only independent editing and mixing on all four  
channels. One channel is provided for the analogue CUE track.  
Menu-driven setup  
The setup settings, which are conducted prior to operating the unit are performed while  
viewing the setup menus either on the unit’s display or a TV monitor.  
6 (E)  
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
Controls and their functions  
Front panel  
q
w
e
r
t
y
EJECT  
INPUT SELECT  
SDI  
SDI  
VIDEO  
Y PB PR  
CMPST  
ON  
SDTI(V&A)  
AUDIO ANALOG AES/EBU USER SET  
AUTO OFF  
i
@
OFF  
POWER  
$
CH CONDITION  
u
#
! @ @ @@@  
CONTROL  
REMOTE  
@
@
@
TC MODE  
INT TAPE  
PUSH  
TC  
JOG  
SHTL  
SLOW  
TC/CTL  
METER  
FULL/FINE  
REV  
FWD  
$
$
UB  
EXT  
EE  
LOCAL  
#$ $ $$  
#
TC SET  
SHIFT ADJ START  
STAND BY PLAYER RECORDER  
L
MONITOR SELECT  
R
RESET  
!
!
!
!
!
DVCPRO SCH  
W
ASMBL VIDEO CH1  
CF  
SERVO  
REC INHIBIT  
REC  
CH2 CH3  
CH4 CUE  
7
TC  
LEVEL  
CH1  
CH2  
CH3  
CH4  
CUE  
EDIT  
REW  
PLAY  
1
2
3
4
5
6
8
#
#
INSERT  
@
MULTI CUE  
$
$
REC  
PREVIEW  
REVIEW  
A
IN  
A
AUTO EDIT  
OUT  
PREROLL  
–
TRIM  
SET  
+
HEADPHONES  
STOPo  
!
FF  
IN  
OUT  
SLOW MOTION  
PULL  
OPEN  
PULL  
OPEN  
PB  
PULL FOR VARIABLE  
$
#
#
#
# #  
!
!
!
SET UP  
HUE  
CHROMA PH  
CHROMA  
LEVEL  
MENU SET DIAG  
VIDEO LEVEL  
REC  
TV  
CF  
TC  
BLK  
SYSTEM  
525  
INHIBIT  
IN  
PRESET  
OUT PRESET  
PRESET  
PRESET  
PRESET  
MANUAL  
4F/8F  
REGEN REC RUN  
ON  
MANUAL  
MANUAL  
MANUAL  
MANUAL  
2F  
OFF  
625  
PRESET FREE RUN  
%
%
%
%
%
%
%
% % % ^ ^  
<Front Panel Top Section>  
q POWER switch  
w TV system/format displays  
These displays indicate the type of TV system selected and tape format.  
<625/525>  
625: This lights when a 625 interlaced TV system is selected.  
525: This lights when the 525 interlaced TV system has been selected.  
<25Mbps/50Mbps>  
25Mbps: This indicates the DVCPRO (25 Mbps) recording and playback mode. It also  
indicates the DV and DVCAM playback mode.  
In the DVCPRO (25 Mbps) recording and playback mode, this indicator lights in  
tandem with the $ DVCPRO (25 Mbps) cassette display lamp in the centre of  
the front panel.  
50Mbps: This indicates that the tape is recorded or played back in the DVCPRO50 (50  
Mbps).  
7 (E)  
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
Controls and their functions  
e INPUT SELECT switches  
These are used to select the video and audio input signals.  
<Video>  
Each time the VIDEO button is pressed, the input video signal selection is switched in the  
order of Y/PB/PR, COMPOSITE, SDTI (V&A), SDI and then back to Y/PB/PR. When SDTI  
(V&A) is selected, both video input and audio input are switched to SDTI.  
<Audio>  
Each time the AUDIO button is pressed, the input audio signal selection is switched in the  
order of ANALOG, AES/EBU, USER SET, SDI and then back to ANALOG. USER SET is a  
feature for independently selecting the input signals to record on PCM audio signal  
channels 1 through 4, and is used together with the setup menu. However, when video  
input is set to SDTI, audio input is also forcibly set to SDTI. For instance, if USER SET is  
selected by INPUT SELECT and the channel selections are CH1=ANALOG on setup  
menu No. 715, CH2=DIGITAL on No. 716, CH2=AES on No. 719, CH3=DIGITAL on No.  
717, CH3=SIF on No. 720, and CH4=ANALOG on No. 718, then analogue input signals  
are recorded on PCM audio signal CH1 on the tape, AES/EBU digital signals on CH2, SDI  
input digital signals on CH3, and analogue input signals on CH4.  
<Note>  
The video or audio input selection mode established using the INPUT SELECT switch can  
be selected using setup menu No. 112 (V IN SEL INH) or No. 113 (A IN SEL INH) setting.  
r INPUT SELECT display  
The characters corresponding to the selected input signal light up.  
With the exception of analogue audio signals, the display flashes to alert the user when  
the selected input signal is not supplied.  
<Video>  
Y PB PR:  
CMPST:  
Analogue component video signal (option)  
Analogue composite video signal (option)  
SDTI (V&A): Serial digital compressed video/audio signal (option)  
SDI: Serial digital video signal (SMPTE 259M-C/EBU Tech.3267-E)  
[The entire display lights when signal generation using the internal signal generator has  
been selected for setup menu No. 600 (INT SG).]  
<Audio>  
ANALOG: Analogue audio signal  
AES/EBU: Digital audio signal  
USER SET: Selection of the audio signal to record  
SDI:  
Serial digital audio signal (SMPTE 259M-C/272M-A)  
[The entire display lights when signal generation using the internal signal generator has  
been selected for setup menu No. 700 (INT SG).]  
t Cassette insertion slot  
y EJECT button  
When this is pressed, the tape is unloaded and several seconds later the cassette is  
automatically ejected. When the counter display indicates “CTL”, the display is reset.  
Whether the EJECT button operation is to be enabled or disabled can be selected by  
setting setup menu No. 115 (EJECT SW INH).  
u Channel condition lamps  
One of these lamps lights in accordance with the error rate status. (Green→Amber→Red)  
Green: This lights when the error rates for the video and audio playback signals are  
both acceptable.  
Amber: This lights when the error rate for the video or audio playback signals has  
deteriorated.  
Red:  
The playback picture will remain normal even when this lamp lights.  
This lights when the video or audio signals are subject to rectification or  
interpolation.  
i AUTO OFF lamp  
This lights when trouble has arisen in the deck’s operation.  
8 (E)  
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
Controls and their functions  
<Front Panel Centre Section>  
o PLAY button  
Playback commences when this button is pressed.  
Recording commences when the button is pressed together with the REC button; manual  
editing commences when it is pressed together with the EDIT button during playback.  
However, manual editing will not be initiated if the servo is not locked.  
Pressing only the PLAY button during manual editing will cut out the editing and establish  
the playback mode.  
! REC button  
Recording commences when this button is pressed together with the PLAY button.  
When it is pressed during playback, search, fast forward or rewind, EE mode images and  
audio signals can be monitored for as long as it is kept depressed.  
When it is pressed in the stop mode, EE mode images and sound can be monitored.  
When the STOP button is pressed, the original picture and sound are restored.  
! STOP button  
When this is pressed, the tape stops travelling, and if the TAPE/EE selector switch is at  
TAPE, still pictures can be monitored.  
The drum continues to rotate even in the stop mode, and the tape remains in close contact  
with the drum.  
If the stop mode continues for more than a certain period of time, either STANDBY OFF  
mode or STEP FWD mode is automatically established to protect the tape. (Which mode  
is to be established is set in setup menu items No. 400 through 403.)  
The stop mode is established immediately after a cassette has been inserted into the unit.  
! FF button*1  
The tape is fast forwarded when this is pressed.  
! REW button*1  
The tape is rewound when this is pressed.  
! EDIT button  
For manual editing, press both this button and the PLAY button together during playback.  
When the button is pressed during playback, search*2, fast forward or rewind, the input  
signals of the mode selected by the ASMBL or INSERT button can be monitored in the EE  
mode for as long as the button is held down.  
When the button is pressed in the stop mode, the input mode signals selected by the  
ASMBL or INSERT button can be monitored in the EE mode.  
The original picture and sound are restored when the STOP button is pressed.  
! SERVO lamp  
This lights when the drum servo and capstan servo have locked.  
! REC INHIBIT lamp  
This lights when the REC INHIBIT switch in the front panel bottom section is at ON or  
when the accidental erasure prevention mode has been set for the cassette.  
In this state, neither recording nor editing is possible.  
Whether the REC INHIBIT lamp is to remain lit or flash when recording has been inhibited  
by the accidental erasure prevention tab on the cassette tape can be selected by setting  
setup menu No. 114 (REC INH LAMP).  
*1 The FF/REW speed can be selected on the setup menu No. 102 (FF. REW MAX), and it is  
set to the same speed.  
*2 No guarantees are given for the audio playback sound in the search mode.  
9 (E)  
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
Controls and their functions  
<Front Panel Centre Section>  
! STAND BY button  
When this is pressed, the same tension as in the regular stop mode is applied to the tape,  
and while the head drum continues to rotate, the button’s lamp lights to indicate that the  
standby ON mode is established.  
In the standby OFF mode, the half-loading mode is established.  
When this button is pressed in the stop mode, the standby OFF mode is established, the  
half-loading mode is established. The lamp in the button now goes off. When the unit  
remains in the stop mode for longer than a predetermined period, the standby OFF mode  
is automatically established in order to protect the tape.  
When this button or the STOP button is pressed in the standby OFF mode, the standby  
ON mode is established.  
When a button other than the STOP button is pressed, the mode corresponding to the  
button pressed is established.  
On-screen settings are available for the transfer time to the standby OFF mode.  
! PLAYER/RECORDER buttons  
These buttons are operated when editing operations are conducted using the unit as the  
recorder and a VTR equipped with an RS-422A serial interface remote control connector  
(9 pins). Neither button functions when the unit is used on its own.  
PLAYER button:  
When this button is pressed, its lamp lights, and the player con-  
nected to the unit can be operated by remote control. The unit’s  
editing and tape transport buttons now control the player’s functions.  
RECORDER button: When this button is pressed, its lamp lights, and the editing and  
tape transport buttons control the recorder’s (= the unit’s) functions.  
Both lamps light, and the recorder functions as the master unit for Parallel Run operations  
if the PLAYER or RECORDER button is pressed while “ENA” has been selected for setup  
menu No. 200 (PARA RUN). [However, external control can no longer be exercised from  
the REMOTE connector (9-pin) when this setting has been made.]  
! TC/CTL switch  
By pressing this switch, what appears on the counter display is changed between TC and  
CTL.  
When TC is selected, either the TC or UB value is displayed depending on the position  
selected by the TC/UB switch.  
@ TC/UB switch  
This selector switch determines whether the value of TC or UB appears on the counter  
display when the TC/CTL switch has been set to TC.  
@ INT/EXT switch  
INT: For using the built-in time code generator.  
EXT: For using the time external code which is input from the time code input connector or  
the video signal VITC. The selection is set at the setup menu No. 505 (EXT TC SEL).  
@ TAPE/EE switch  
<In the stop mode>  
TAPE: For outputting the signals played back from the tape.  
EE:  
For outputting the input signals selected by the INPUT SELECT switch.  
<In the editing*/recording mode>  
TAPE: For outputting the simultaneous playback signals.  
EE:  
For outputting the input signals selected by the INPUT SELECT switch.  
* The SETUP menu No. 310 (CONFI EDIT) setting is required.  
10 (E)  
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
Controls and their functions  
<Front Panel Centre Section>  
@ REMOTE/LOCAL switch  
This switch is set when the unit is to be controlled from an external source using the  
REMOTE connector, RS-232C connector or parallel connector.  
REMOTE: Set to this position when controlling the unit by a device connected using the  
9-pin REMOTE connector or RS-232C/parallel connector.  
LOCAL: Set to this position when controlling the unit using the controls on its own  
operation panel.  
Setup menu No. 211 (LOCAL 25P) can be used to make the selection when  
the unit is to be controlled by the connected device using the PARALLEL  
REMOTE connector with the switch at this position.  
@ REMOTE lamp  
This lights when the REMOTE/LOCAL switch has been set to the REMOTE position.  
@ Search button  
This button is pressed to establish the search mode.  
When the search dial is set to the shuttle mode and turned to a particular position, and this  
button is pressed, playback commences at the speed set by the search dial.  
@ JOG/SHTL/SLOW lamps  
These indicate the present status of the search dial and SHTL/SLOW switch.  
JOG:  
This lights when the unit is in the JOG mode.  
SHTL: This lights when the unit is in the SHTL mode.  
SLOW: This lights when the unit is in the VAR (variable) mode.  
@ SHTL/SLOW switch  
This selector switch is set when the search dial is used for SHTL or SLOW applications.  
@ REV/STILL/FWD lamps  
One of these lamps lights depending on the operation of the search dial.  
REV:  
This lights when the dial is turned counterclockwise and the tape travels in the  
REV direction provided that the lamp in the search button has lit.  
STILL: This lights in the JOG mode while the dial is kept stationary, and the tape stops  
travelling provided that the lamp in the search button has lit.  
It lights in the SHTL mode provided that the dial is at the STILL position.  
FWD: This lights when the dial is turned clockwise, and the tape travels in the FWD  
direction provided that the lamp in the search button has lit.  
@ Search dial  
This is used to search for the edit points.  
Each time it is pressed, the mode is alternately set to shuttle or jog, and one of the JOG,  
SHTL and SLOW lamps lights. When the power has been turned on, the dial will not  
function until it has first returned to the STILL position.  
Shuttle mode: When the dial is turned and stopped at a particular position while the  
SHTL/SLOW switch is at SHTL, the tape can be played back at the speed  
corresponding to the dial’s rotary angle position. A still picture appears at  
the dial’s centre position.  
SLOW mode: When the dial is turned all the way counterclockwise with the SHTL/SLOW  
switch at SLOW, the tape speed is set to –4.1× normal speed, when it is  
set to the centre position, a still picture is produced, and when it is turned  
all the way clockwise, the tape speed is set to +4.1× normal speed. The  
speed for SLOW can be set using setup menu No. 320 (VAR FWD MAX)  
and No. 321 (VAR REV MAX).  
Jog mode:  
The dial’s clickstop positions are cleared, and the tape is played back at the  
speed (see *1) that corresponds to the speed with which the dial is rotated.  
*1 Speed for each format  
DVCPRO50 (50 Mbps): –1× to +2× speed  
DVCPRO (25 Mbps): –1× to +2× speed  
DV:  
DVCAM:  
–1× to +1× speed  
–1× to +1× speed  
11 (E)  
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
Controls and their functions  
<Front Panel Centre Section>  
# PREROLL button  
This is used for feeding and cueing the tape for manual editing.  
When it is pressed, the tape travels to the preroll point where it stops.  
The preroll time can be set on the setup menu No. 000 (P-ROLL TIME).  
When the PREROLL button is pressed while holding down the IN (A IN) or OUT (A OUT)  
button, the tape can be cued up to the IN (A IN) or OUT (A OUT) point which has been  
entered.  
When the AUTO ENTRY on the setup menu No. 313 is set to “ENA”, IN point has been  
entered at the point where the PREROLL button is pressed even if the IN point has not  
been entered.  
# AUTO EDIT button  
Automatic editing is executed when this is pressed after an edit point has been entered.  
When the AUTO EDIT button is pressed though the IN point has not been entered,  
automatic editing is executed using the point at which the button was pressed as the IN  
point.  
# PREVIEW/REVIEW buttons  
PREVIEW: When this is pressed after an edit point has been entered, the tape travels,  
editing is not performed, and the preview can be activated on the screen  
connected to the recorder.  
If it is pressed when the IN point has not been entered, the point at which the  
button was pressed is entered as the IN point, and preview is executed  
accordingly.  
REVIEW: If this is pressed after a block has been edited, the now edited block can be  
played back and monitored on the screen connected to the recorder.  
# IN (A IN)/SET/OUT (A OUT) buttons  
When the SET button is pressed while holding down the IN (A IN) or OUT (A OUT) button,  
the IN (A IN) or OUT (A OUT) point is entered.  
A IN and A OUT are used during audio split editing to enter an audio IN or OUT point that  
differs from the video In or OUT point.  
While an IN (A IN) or OUT (A OUT) point is selected, the IN (A IN) or OUT (A OUT) button  
corresponding to the point entered lights. When this button is pressed after a point has  
been entered, the IN (A IN) /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  
IN (A IN) or OUT (A OUT) point is cleared.  
# TRIM buttons  
These buttons are used to trim IN (A IN) or OUT (A OUT) point finely.  
When the “+” or “–” button is pressed while the IN (A IN) or OUT (A OUT) button is held  
down, the entered edit point can be trimmed in 1-frame increments. When the “+” button is  
pressed, the tape is advanced by one frame; when the “–” button is pressed, it is rewound  
by one frame.  
# ASMBL button  
This is pressed for assemble editing.  
The button is self-illuminating, and it is set ON (lamp lights) when it is pressed once and  
OFF (lamp goes off) when it is pressed again.  
# INSERT buttons  
Press one of these seven buttons to select the input signals to be edited during insert  
editing.  
The buttons are self-illuminating, and they are set ON (lamp lights) when they are pressed  
once and OFF (lamp goes off) when they are pressed again.  
# Counter display  
This displays the TC and CTL count values, on-screen information and other messages.  
12 (E)  
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
Controls and their functions  
<Front Panel Centre Section>  
# Time code buttons  
These are used to set the TC or UB value.  
SHIFT: When setting the TC or UB value, first press this button to stop the data running.  
Change the digit now flashing on the display.  
Each time the button is pressed, the flashing moves to the right by one digit, and  
when it reaches the right-most digit, it returns to the left-most digit.  
When it is kept depressed, the flashing moves consecutively.  
ADJ:  
This is used to change the numeral of the digit now flashing on the display.  
When the button is pressed once, the number is incremented by 1, and when it  
is kept depressed, the number is incremented consecutively.  
START: This enters the data which has been changed by the SHIFT and ADJ buttons.  
Also, Pressing this button when the TC or UB value are not set enables the TCG  
or UBG setting values to be confirmed.  
RESET: When this button is pressed in the CTL mode, the display is reset to  
“00:00:00:00”. In the CTL mode, the entered edit points are cleared.  
In the TC/UB mode, the generator is reset when the button is pressed together  
with the SHIFT button.  
# Warning lamp  
This lights to warn the operator of a particular item.  
$ Cassette insertion display lamp  
This lights when a cassette has been inserted into the unit.  
$ DVCPRO (25 Mbps) cassette playback display lamp  
This lights when a cassette recorded in the DVCPRO (25 Mbps) is being played back.  
$ SCH lamp  
This lights when the SCH phase of the external sync signal (REF VIDEO) or composite  
input signal is within the designated range if the signal selected by the external synchroni-  
zation of the video output signals is an external sync signal or composite input signal. In  
the case of any other signal, it goes off.  
$ CF lamp  
This lights when the colour framing is locked.  
$ Level meters  
These indicate the respective levels of the PCM audio signals (CH1/CH2/CH3/CH4), CUE  
track signal or the video signal*. The audio signal indicates the input signal levels during  
recording and E-E selection, and the output signal levels during playback.  
For video signal, the meters indicate the input signal levels only.  
* CUE track signal or video signal is to be selected on setup menu No. 005 (METER  
SELECT).  
$ Audio input/output level controls  
These controls are used to adjust the recording and playback levels of the PCM audio  
signals (CH1/CH2/CH3/CH4) and the CUE track signal. The upper controls are for  
adjusting the recording levels. The lower controls are for adjusting the playback levels.  
Each control is a “pull for variable” control, meaning that the level can be adjusted only  
when the control has been pulled up. The signal levels are set to the unity value (preset  
value) when the controls have been pushed down.  
$ Headphones jack  
The sound being recorded, played back or edited can be monitored on stereo head-  
phones when they are connected to this jack.  
13 (E)  
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
Controls and their functions  
<Front Panel Centre Section>  
$ Volume control  
This is used to adjust the headphones volume and the monitor output volume.  
Whether the headphones output and monitor output volumes are to be linked or kept  
separate can be set on the setup menu No. 713 (MONI OUT). (Note that the headphones  
output volume is normally linked.)  
When the volumes are kept separate, the monitor output is set to the unity value (preset  
value).  
$ MONITOR SELECT switches  
These are used to select the audio signals output to the monitor L/R channels.  
Each time the “L” button is pressed, the signals output to the monitor L channel are  
selected in turn in the following order: CH1, CH2, CH3, CH4, CUE and back to CH1.  
[However, this switching is disabled when CH1+2, CH3+4, CH1+3 or CH2+4 has been  
selected for setup menu No. 729 (MONI MIX L).]  
Each time the “R” button is pressed, the signals output to the monitor R channel are  
selected in turn in the following order: CH1, CH2, CH3, CH4, CUE and back to CH1.  
[However, this switching is disabled when CH1+2, CH3+4, CH1+3 or CH2+4 has been  
selected for setup menu No. 730 (MONI MIX R).]  
The L or R lamp on the level meter display lights to indicate which signal is now being  
selected. [When the unit is set to “AUTO” in No. 721 (MONI CH SEL) on the setup menu,  
then the display will change according to the monitor output.]  
$ METER (FULL/FINE) selector switch  
This is used to change the scale display (graduations) of the audio level meters.  
FULL mode: Standard scale (from –∞ to 0 dB)  
FINE mode: The scale changes every 0.5 dB  
14 (E)  
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
Controls and their functions  
<Front Panel Bottom Section>  
% VIDEO IN LEVEL control and switch  
These are used to adjust the video input level.  
PRESET: When the switch is set to “PRESET”, the video input level is set to the unity  
value (0 dB).  
MANUAL: When the switch is set to “MANUAL”, the video input level can be adjusted  
using this control.  
% VIDEO OUT LEVEL control and switch  
When setup menu No. 10 (ENCODER SEL) is set to “LOCAL”, the video output level can  
be adjusted.  
When the switch is set to “PRESET”, the video output level is set to the unity value (0 dB).  
When the switch is set to “MANUAL”, the video output level can be adjusted using this control.  
% CHROMA LEVEL control and switch  
When setup menu No. 10 (ENCODER SEL) is set to “LOCAL”, the chroma level can be  
adjusted.  
When the switch is set to “PRESET”, the chroma level is set to the unity value (0 dB).  
When the switch is set to “MANUAL”, the chroma level can be adjusted using this control.  
% BLACK LEVEL control and switch  
When setup menu No. 10 (ENCODER SEL) is set to “LOCAL”, the black level can be  
adjusted.  
When the switch is set to “PRESET”, the black level is set to the unity value (0 IRE).  
When the switch is set to “MANUAL”, the black level can be adjusted using this control.  
% CHROMA PHASE control and switch  
When setup menu No. 10 (ENCODER SEL) is set to “LOCAL”, the chroma phase can be  
adjusted.  
When the switch is set to “PRESET”, the chroma phase is the unity value (0°).  
When the switch is set to “MANUAL”, the chroma phase can be adjusted using this  
control.  
% CF switch  
This selects whether the playback framing is to be locked in 4-field or 8-field increments or  
2-field increments.  
4F/8F: 625 mode: The framing is locked in 4- or 8-field increments. The framing can be  
selected in either 4- or 8-field increments using setup menu No. 108  
(CAP. LOCK).  
525 mode: The framing is locked in 4-field increments.  
2F:  
The framing is locked in 2-field increments.  
% TC generator switch  
REGEN:  
When the REGEN/PRESET switch is at REGEN, the internal time code  
generator is synchronized with the time code which the time code reader  
read from the tape. Whether to set TC or UB to REGEN can be selected at  
the setup menu No. 503 (TCG REGEN).  
PRESET:  
When the REGEN/PRESET switch is at PRESET, presetting is enabled by  
the controls on the operation panel or by remote control.  
REC RUN: The time code runs only during recording when the RUN MODE switch has  
been set to REC. The time code runs constantly when the REGEN/PRESET  
switch is set to REGEN.  
FREE RUN: The time code runs regardless of the operation mode as long as the power  
is being supplied when the RUN MODE switch has been set to FREE.  
15 (E)  
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
Controls and their functions  
<Front Panel Bottom Section>  
% REC INHIBIT switch  
This is used to inhibit or allow recordings on the video cassette tape.  
ON: Recording on the tape is inhibited. At this setting, the REC INHIBIT lamp in the front  
panel lights.  
OFF: Recording on the tape is allowed provided that the accidental erasure prevention  
tab on the video cassette tape enables recording to be conducted.  
% TV SYSTEM selector switch  
This selects the type of television system. The setting of this switch takes effect when the  
power is turned off and then turned back on again.  
625: 625 interlaced/50 Hz television system selection.  
525: 525 interlaced/59.94 Hz television selection.  
During recording, choose a signal input that corresponds to the 625i/525i selection.  
During playback, choose a video cassette tape that corresponds to the 625i/525i selection.  
% MENU button  
When this is pressed, the setup menu appears on the TV monitor using VIDEO OUT 3  
connector or SERIAL OUT 3 connector, and the setup menu No. appears on the display.  
When it is pressed again, the menu setting mode is exited and the original operating mode  
is restored.  
^ SET button  
When this is pressed, the data which has been set on the setup menu is entered. After  
data entry, the setup menu setting mode is exited and the original operating mode is  
restored.  
^ DIAG button  
When this is pressed, VTR information is displayed. When it is pressed again, the original  
display is restored.  
There are two types of VTR information: “HOURS METER” information and “WARNING”  
information. Switching between these types is enabled by pressing the search button.  
Indicated on the “HOURS METER” screen are serial number of the unit, the power-on  
time, drum rotation time, tape travel time, loading count and power ON/OFF time, etc.  
Indicated on the “WARNING” screen are the warnings.  
16 (E)  
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
Controls and their functions  
Connector area  
r
! y t ui o  
!
2
!
3
!
9
r
ANALOG  
REMOTE  
VIDEO  
IN  
TC  
IN  
CUE  
IN  
MON  
L
Y
REMOTE IN/OUT  
ON  
75Ω  
OFF  
P
B
REMOTE OUT  
OUT  
CH1  
OUT  
CH2  
R
P
R
REF VIDEO  
IN  
ENCODER REMOTE  
ON  
75Ω  
OPTION  
CH3  
CH4  
OFF  
@
RS-232C  
!
DIGITAL  
VIDEO OUT  
SERIAL  
IN  
SERIAL  
OUT  
PUSH  
PUSH  
CH 1/2  
CH 3/4  
1
Y
AUDIO  
IN  
PARALLEL  
~AC IN  
1
CH1  
CH2  
CH3  
CH4  
SDI/  
P
(
)
SDTI OPTION  
2
SDI/  
B
(
)
SDTI OPTION  
q
w
AUDIO IN  
CH 1/2  
2
CH 3/4  
SDI  
(WFM)  
3
AUDIO  
OUT  
P
R
@ @  
SIGNAL  
GND  
3
SDI  
(SUPER)  
AUDIO OUT  
(
)
SUPER  
e
!
1
!
!
!
!
17 (E)  
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
Controls and their functions  
<Connector area>  
q AC IN connector  
This is for connecting the unit to the power outlet using the power cord provided.  
w SIGNAL GND terminal  
This terminal is connected to the signal ground terminal of the connected unit in order to  
reduce noise. It is not connected to ground for safety purposes.  
e Fuse holder  
This contains a fuse.  
r Fan motor  
This is for cooling the unit.  
The W lamp lights when trouble has caused the fan motor to stop. If the unit is still  
operated in the warning status, the temperature inside the deck will rise, and when it  
exceeds the safety temperature, all the unit’s operations will be shut down.  
t TIME CODE IN connector  
This is the connector for recording the external time code on the tape.  
y TIME CODE OUT connector  
The playback time code is output from this connector during playback.  
During recording, the time code generated by the internal time code generator is output.  
u CUE IN connector  
The analogue signal to be recorded on the CUE track is supplied to this connector. The  
audio signals from a microphone can also be recorded by selecting the –60 dB input mode  
on the setup menu No. 705 (CUE IN LV).  
i CUE OUT connector  
The analogue signal recorded on the CUE track is output from this connector.  
o MONITOR OUT connector  
During playback, the playback signals from the CUE track or PCM audio signal CH1/CH2/  
CH3/CH4 are output from this connector.  
! ANALOG AUDIO IN connectors  
These are the analogue audio input connectors.  
! ANALOG AUDIO OUT connectors  
The analogue audio signals are output from these connectors.  
! ANALOG COMPONENT VIDEO IN connector (option)  
The analogue component video signal is supplied to this connector.  
! ANALOG COMPOSITE VIDEO IN connectors and 75Ω termination switch (option)  
The analogue composite video signal is supplied to these two connectors which are  
connected in a loop-through configuration. When the termination is required, set the  
switch to ON.  
! REF VIDEO IN connectors and 75Ω termination switch  
These are the input connectors for the reference video signals. Supply signals with colour  
burst. When the termination is required, set the switch to ON.  
18 (E)  
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
Controls and their functions  
<Connector area>  
! ANALOG COMPONENT VIDEO OUT connector (option)  
The analogue component video signal is output from this connector.  
! ANALOG COMPOSITE VIDEO OUT connectors  
The analogue composite video signals are output from these connectors.  
The video signal with signals superimposed on it can be output from the VIDEO OUT 3  
connector.  
The superimpose function can be set ON or OFF on the setup menu No. 007 (SUPER).  
! DIGITAL AUDIO IN/OUT connector  
This I/O connector is for digital audio signals which comply with the AES/EBU standard.  
! SERIAL DIGITAL COMPONENT AUDIO/VIDEO IN/OUT connector  
This I/O connector is for digital component audio and video signals which comply with the  
SMPTE 259M-C/272M-A/EBU Tech.3267-E standard.  
The SERIAL OUT 3 connector can output the video signal containing superimposed data.  
The superimposed data can be set ON/OFF using setup menu No. 007 (SUPER).  
<Note>  
When the SDTI board (optional accessory) is used, SERIAL IN is used for the SDTI/SDI  
common input signal while SERIAL OUT1 is used for the SDTI/SDI common output signal.  
For further details, refer to the operating instructions accompanying the model AJ-  
YAC960P SDTI interface board.  
! Remote control connectors  
The unit can be controlled from an external source by connecting the unit with another unit  
or an external controller.  
There are two remote control connectors, one for IN/OUT uses and the other for OUT  
uses.  
IN/OUT: For connection with an external controller.  
For connection with deck-to-deck operation.  
OUT:  
For connection with parallel running operations.  
For use in a loop-through configuration.  
<Note>  
To connect the unit to the OUT connector when performing deck-to-deck operations where  
this unit is used as the recorder, selection can be made using setup menu No. 212  
(MASTER PORT).  
@ ENCODER REMOTE connector  
The external encoder/controller is hooked up to this connector when the video output  
signal and other settings are to be adjusted from an external source.  
@ RS-232C connector  
@ PARALLEL REMOTE connector  
This is used when operating the unit from an external source.  
19 (E)  
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
Connections  
Connections when one unit is used  
Set the CONTROL switch on the front panel to LOCAL.  
Analog video input connectors (option)  
Reference input connectors  
REMOTE  
Audio monitor output connectors  
ANALOG  
VIDEO  
IN  
TC  
IN  
CUE  
IN  
MON  
L
Y
REMOTE IN/OUT  
ON  
75Ω  
P
B
OFF  
REMOTE OUT  
OUT  
CH1  
OUT  
CH2  
R
P
R
REF VIDEO  
IN  
ENCODER REMOTE  
ON  
75Ω  
Digital audio/video  
input connector  
OPTION  
CH3  
CH4  
OFF  
RS-232C  
DIGITAL  
VIDEO OUT  
1
SERIAL  
IN  
SERIAL  
OUT  
PUSH  
PUSH  
CH 1/2  
CH 3/4  
Y
AUDIO  
IN  
PARALLEL  
~AC IN  
1
CH1  
CH2  
CH3  
CH4  
SDI/  
P
(
)
SDTI OPTION  
2
SDI/  
B
(
)
SDTI OPTION  
AUDIO IN  
CH 1/2  
2
CH 3/4  
(WFM)  
3
SDI  
AUDIO  
OUT  
P
R
SIGNAL  
GND  
3
SDI  
(SUPER)  
AUDIO OUT  
(
)
SUPER  
Digital audio  
output  
Digital audio/video output  
connector  
Active through output  
connector  
Analog audio input connectors  
Digital audio  
input connector  
Analog audio output connectors  
Video monitor output connectors  
20 (E)  
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
Connections  
Connections when 2 units are used (deck to deck)  
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  
To audio monitor  
device  
Remote control signal (9P)  
To audio monitor  
device  
OFF  
ON  
Recorder  
Source machine  
ANALOG  
REMOTE  
ANALOG  
REMOTE  
VIDEO  
IN  
VIDEO  
IN  
TC  
IN  
CUE  
IN  
MON  
L
TC  
IN  
CUE  
IN  
MON  
L
Y
Y
REMOTE IN/OUT  
REMOTE IN/OUT  
ON  
ON  
75Ω  
75Ω  
P
P
B
B
OFF  
OFF  
REMOTE OUT  
REMOTE OUT  
OUT  
CH1  
OUT  
CH2  
R
OUT  
CH1  
OUT  
CH2  
R
P
P
R
REF VIDEO  
IN  
R
REF VIDEO  
IN  
ENCODER REMOTE  
ENCODER REMOTE  
ON  
75Ω  
ON  
75Ω  
OPTION  
OPTION  
CH3  
CH4  
CH3  
CH4  
OFF  
OFF  
RS-232C  
RS-232C  
DIGITAL  
DIGITAL  
VIDEO OUT  
1
VIDEO OUT  
1
SERIAL  
IN  
SERIAL  
OUT  
SERIAL  
IN  
SERIAL  
OUT  
PUSH  
PUSH  
PUSH  
PUSH  
CH 1/2  
CH 3/4  
CH 1/2  
CH 3/4  
Y
Y
AUDIO  
IN  
AUDIO  
IN  
PARALLEL  
PARALLEL  
~AC IN  
~AC IN  
1
1
CH1  
CH2  
CH3  
CH4  
CH1  
CH2  
CH3  
CH4  
SDI/  
SDI/  
P
P
(
)
(
)
SDTI OPTION  
SDTI OPTION  
2
2
SDI/  
SDI/  
B
B
(
)
(
)
SDTI OPTION  
SDTI OPTION  
AUDIO IN  
CH 1/2  
AUDIO IN  
CH 1/2  
2
2
CH 3/4  
CH 3/4  
(WFM)  
3
SDI  
(WFM)  
3
SDI  
AUDIO  
OUT  
AUDIO  
OUT  
P
P
R
R
SIGNAL  
GND  
SIGNAL  
GND  
3
3
SDI  
SDI  
(SUPER)  
AUDIO OUT  
(SUPER)  
AUDIO OUT  
(
)
(
)
SUPER  
SUPER  
To video  
monitor  
device  
To video  
monitor device  
Digital video/audio signal  
Digital audio  
Analog video signal (component)  
[When the analog video input board  
(option) has been installed]  
21 (E)  
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
Connections  
Connections with editing controller  
Recorder  
EJECT  
INPUT SELECT  
PB PR CMPST  
AV monitor  
VIDEO  
Y
SDTI(V&A)  
SDI  
SDI  
ON  
AUDIO ANALOG AES/EBU USER SET  
AUTO OFF  
OFF  
POWER  
Video monitor signals  
Audio monitor signals  
CH CONDITION  
TC MODE  
INT TAPE  
CONTROL  
REMOTE  
PUSH  
TC  
UB  
JOG  
SHTL  
SLOW  
TC/CTL  
RESET  
METER  
FULL/FINE  
REV  
FWD  
EXT  
EE  
LOCAL  
STAND BY PLAYER RECORDER  
L
MONITOR SELECT  
R
TC SET  
SHIFT ADJ START  
W
DVCPRO SCH  
CF  
SERVO  
PLAY  
REC INHIBIT  
REC  
ASMBL VIDEO CH1  
CH2 CH3  
CH4 CUE  
7
TC  
LEVEL  
CH1  
CH2  
CH3  
CH4  
CUE  
EDIT  
REW  
1
2
3
4
5
6
8
INSERT  
MULTI CUE  
REC  
PB  
PREVIEW  
REVIEW  
A
IN  
A
AUTO EDIT  
OUT  
PREROLL  
–
TRIM  
SET  
+
HEADPHONES  
STOP  
FF  
IN  
OUT  
SLOW MOTION  
PULL  
OPEN  
PULL  
OPEN  
PULL FOR VARIABLE  
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  
EJECT  
EJECT  
INPUT SELECT  
PB PR CMPST  
INPUT SELECT  
PB PR CMPST  
VIDEO  
Y
SDTI(V&A)  
SDI  
SDI  
VIDEO  
Y
SDTI(V&A)  
SDI  
SDI  
ON  
ON  
AUDIO ANALOG AES/EBU USER SET  
AUDIO ANALOG AES/EBU USER SET  
AUTO OFF  
AUTO OFF  
OFF  
OFF  
POWER  
POWER  
CH CONDITION  
CH CONDITION  
TC MODE  
INT TAPE  
CONTROL  
REMOTE  
TC MODE  
INT TAPE  
CONTROL  
REMOTE  
PUSH  
PUSH  
TC  
UB  
TC  
UB  
JOG  
SHTL  
SLOW  
JOG  
SHTL  
SLOW  
TC/CTL  
RESET  
TC/CTL  
RESET  
METER  
METER  
FULL/FINE  
FULL/FINE  
REV  
FWD  
REV  
FWD  
EXT  
EE  
LOCAL  
EXT  
EE  
LOCAL  
STAND BY PLAYER RECORDER  
STAND BY PLAYER RECORDER  
L
L
MONITOR SELECT  
R
MONITOR SELECT  
R
TC SET  
TC SET  
SHIFT ADJ START  
SHIFT ADJ START  
W
DVCPRO SCH  
CF  
W
DVCPRO SCH  
CF  
SERVO  
PLAY  
REC INHIBIT  
REC  
SERVO  
PLAY  
REC INHIBIT  
REC  
ASMBL VIDEO CH1  
CH2 CH3  
CH4 CUE  
7
TC  
ASMBL VIDEO CH1  
CH2 CH3  
CH4 CUE  
7
TC  
LEVEL  
CH1  
CH2  
CH3  
CH4  
CUE  
LEVEL  
CH1  
CH2  
CH3  
CH4  
CUE  
EDIT  
REW  
EDIT  
REW  
1
2
3
4
5
6
8
1
2
3
4
5
6
8
INSERT  
INSERT  
MULTI CUE  
MULTI CUE  
REC  
PB  
PREVIEW  
REVIEW  
A
IN  
A
REC  
PB  
PREVIEW  
REVIEW  
A
IN  
A
AUTO EDIT  
AUTO EDIT  
PREROLL  
OUT  
OUT  
PREROLL  
–
TRIM  
SET  
+
–
TRIM  
SET  
+
HEADPHONES  
HEADPHONES  
STOP  
FF  
STOP  
FF  
IN  
OUT  
IN  
OUT  
SLOW MOTION  
SLOW MOTION  
PULL  
OPEN  
PULL  
OPEN  
PULL  
OPEN  
PULL  
OPEN  
PULL FOR VARIABLE  
PULL FOR VARIABLE  
Reference signal  
Source machine  
Source machine  
AV monitor  
AV monitor  
<Note>  
When an editing controller  
made by CMX is used,  
support must be provided at  
the editing controller side.  
22 (E)  
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
Connections  
Connections for adjusting video output (encoder output) signals  
[When the analogue  
video input board  
(optional accessory)  
has been installed]  
Player 1  
Player 2  
RECORDER  
(source machine 1)  
(source machine 2)  
REF  
(BB)  
REF  
(BB)  
REF  
(BB)  
EJECT  
EJECT  
EJECT  
INPUT SELECT  
INPUT SELECT  
INPUT SELECT  
ON  
VIDEO  
Y
P
B
P
R
C
M
P
S
T
SDTI(V&A)  
SDI  
ON  
VIDEO  
Y
P
B
P
R
C
M
P
S
T
SDTI(V&A)  
SDI  
ON  
VIDEO  
Y
PB PR  
CMPST  
SDTI(V&A)  
SDI  
AUDIO ANALOG AES/EBU USER SET  
SDI  
AUDIO ANALOG AES/EBU USER SET  
SDI  
AUDIO ANALOG AES/EBU USER SET  
SDI  
AUTO OFF  
AUTO OFF  
AUTO OFF  
OFF  
POWER  
OFF  
POWER  
OFF  
POWER  
CH CONDITION  
CH CONDITION  
CH CONDITION  
TC MODE  
INT TAPE  
CONTROL  
REMOTE  
TC MODE  
INT TAPE  
CONTROL  
REMOTE  
TC MODE  
INT TAPE  
CONTROL  
REMOTE  
TC  
PUSH  
TC  
PUSH  
TC  
UB  
PUSH  
JOG SHTL  
SLOW  
JOG  
SHTL  
SLOW  
JOG  
SHTL  
SLOW  
TC/CTL  
TC/CTL  
TC/CTL  
RESET  
METER  
FULL/FINE  
METER  
FULL/FINE  
METER  
FULL/FINE  
REV  
FWD  
REV  
FWD  
REV  
FWD  
UB  
EXT  
EE  
LOCAL  
UB  
EXT  
EE  
LOCAL  
EXT  
EE  
LOCAL  
STAND BY PLAYER RECORDER  
STAND BY PLAYER RECORDER  
STAND BY PLAYER RECORDER  
L
L
L
MONITOR SELECT  
R
TC SET  
SHIFT ADJ START  
MONITOR SELECT  
R
TC SET  
SHIFT ADJ START  
MONITOR SELECT  
R
TC SET  
SHIFT ADJ START  
RESET  
RESET  
W
D
V
C
P
R
O
S
C
H
CF  
W
D
V
C
P
R
O
S
C
H
CF  
W
D
V
C
P
R
O
S
C
H
CF  
SERVO  
PLAY  
REC INHIBIT  
REC  
SERVO  
PLAY  
REC INHIBIT  
REC  
SERVO  
PLAY  
REC INHIBIT  
REC  
ASMBL VIDEO CH1  
C
H
2
C
H
3
CH4 CUE  
7
TC  
ASMBL VIDEO CH1  
C
H
2
C
H
3
CH4 CUE  
7
TC  
ASMBL VIDEO CH1  
C
H
2
C
H
3
CH4 CUE  
7
TC  
LEVEL  
CH1  
CH2  
CH3  
CH4  
CUE  
LEVEL  
CH1  
CH2  
CH3  
CH4  
CUE  
LEVEL  
CH1  
CH2  
CH3  
CH4  
CUE  
EDIT  
REW  
EDIT  
REW  
EDIT  
REW  
1
2
3
4
5
6
8
1
2
3
4
5
6
8
1
2
3
4
5
6
8
INSERT  
INSERT  
INSERT  
MULTI CUE  
MULTI CUE  
MULTI CUE  
REC  
PB  
PREVIEW  
REVIEW  
A
A
REC  
PB  
PREVIEW  
REVIEW  
A
A
REC  
PB  
PREVIEW  
AUTO EDIT  
REVIEW  
PREROLL IN  
A
A
AUTO EDIT  
AUTO EDIT  
I
N
OUT  
I
N
OUT  
OUT  
P
R
E
R
O
L
L
–
TRIM  
SET  
+
P
R
E
R
O
L
L
–
TRIM  
SET  
+
– TRIM  
SET  
+
HEADPHONES  
HEADPHONES  
HEADPHONES  
STOP  
FF  
STOP  
FF  
STOP  
FF  
IN  
OUT  
IN  
OUT  
IN  
OUT  
SLOW MOTION  
SLOW MOTION  
SLOW MOTION  
PULL  
OPEN  
PULL  
OPEN  
PULL  
OPEN  
PULL  
OPEN  
PULL  
OPEN  
PULL  
OPEN  
PULL FOR VARIABLE  
PULL FOR VARIABLE  
PULL FOR VARIABLE  
REF  
VIDEO IN  
REF  
VIDEO IN  
REF  
VIDEO IN  
VIDEO IN  
VIDEO 1  
OUT  
VIDEO 1  
OUT  
REF (BB)  
P1 IN  
REF IN  
P2 IN  
Make these two cables  
equally long.  
RECORDER OUT  
MONITOR OUT  
Switcher  
q Supply the external reference signal from a  
sync signal generator to the units.  
w Use the composite connectors for the video  
signals.  
TV  
monitor  
WFM  
VSC  
(waveform monitor) (vectorscope)  
75Ω  
REF (BB)  
23 (E)  
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
Tapes  
Type  
Description  
These tapes are exclusively used with general consumer DV/DVCAM camera/  
recorders.  
They can be played back on the unit if a cassette adapter AJ-CS750P (available  
as an optional accessory) is used. However, bear in mind that long-playing  
consumer cassette tapes (80 minutes in the standard mode; 120 minutes in the  
LP mode) cannot be used.  
Consumer DV/DVCAM  
S size cassette  
It is recommended that Panasonic’s DV tapes for general consumer DV  
applications be used.  
Bear in mind that inserting one of these cassette tapes without first installing the  
cassette adapter will cause malfunctioning.  
M size cassette  
Tapes with a maximum recording/playback time of 33 minutes. (AJ-P66MP)  
Tapes with a maximum recording/playback time of 92 minutes. (AJ-5P92LP)  
DVCPRO  
(50 Mbps)  
L cassette  
Standard playback cassette tapes for consumer DV/DVCAM use.  
For playback, select DV or DVCAM as the setup menu item No. 014 (FORMAT  
SEL) setting.  
For consumer  
DV/DVCAM  
use  
Use of Panasonic’s consumer-use DV tapes is recommended.  
Align the cassette with the centre of the insertion slot and push it in gently. The cassette tape  
is loaded automatically.  
EJECT  
INPUT SELECT  
VIDEO  
Y
PB PR  
CMPST  
SDI  
SDI  
ON  
SDTI(V&A)  
AUDIO ANALOG AES/EBU USER SET  
AUTO OFF  
OFF  
POWER  
CH CONDITION  
TC MODE  
INT TAPE  
CONTROL  
REMOTE  
PUSH  
TC  
UB  
JOG  
SHTL  
SLOW  
TC/CTL  
RESET  
METER  
FULL/FINE  
REV  
FWD  
EXT  
EE  
LOCAL  
STAND BY PLAYER RECORDER  
L
MONITOR SELECT  
R
TC SET  
SHIFT ADJ START  
DVCPRO SCH  
ASSEM VIDEO CH1  
CF  
W
SERVO  
PLAY  
REC INHIBIT  
REC  
CH2 CH3  
CH4 CUE  
7
TC  
LEVEL  
CH1  
CH2  
CH3  
CH4  
CUE  
EDIT  
REW  
1
2
3
4
5
6
8
INSERT  
MULTI CUE  
REC  
PB  
A
IN  
A
PREVIEW  
REVIEW  
AUTO EDIT  
OUT  
PREROLL  
–
+
TRIM  
SET  
HEADPHONES  
STOP  
FF  
IN  
OUT  
PULL  
OPEN  
PULL  
OPEN  
PULL FOR VARIABLE  
M cassette  
L cassette  
<Note>  
For AJ-5P92LP cassette tapes recorded using the DVCPRO (25 Mbps) mode, use a VTR supporting  
DVCPRO (25 Mbps) 184 minute tapes.  
<Precautions when playing back general consumer DV/DVCAM tapes>  
• General consumer tapes recorded in the LP mode cannot be played back.  
• When material recorded on a general consumer DV/DVCAM tape is to be edited, either use a  
DVCPRO50 (50 Mbps) or DVCPRO (25 Mbps) tape or record the material on another VTR used for  
broadcast applications.  
• The maximum speed at which general consumer DV/DVCAM tapes can be advanced is 32 times the  
normal tape speed.  
• The maximum time for STILL TIMER when a general consumer DV/DVCAM tape is used is set to 10  
seconds, and the total time during which such a tape may be left standing in the STILL mode is set to  
1 minute.  
• Cueing up a general consumer DV/DVCAM tape at the same position should be kept to the minimum  
in order to protect the tape from damage.  
• Noise may be generated on rare occasions during slow playback using a consumer-use DV/DVCAM  
tape.  
24 (E)  
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
Switching on the power/inserting the cassette  
Before starting to operate the unit, check whether the equipment has been connected  
properly.  
1
Turn on the power.  
2
Check that the AUTO OFF lamp is off.  
When condensation has formed or some other trouble has occurred, the AUTO OFF  
lamp lights, and all operations are disabled.  
3
4
Insert the cassette tape.  
Insert the tape at its proper position without force.  
Check that the STOP lamp is on.  
When the tape is inserted, the cylinder rotates automatically, the tape is loaded and the  
unit goes into the stop mode. The EJECT lamp goes off.  
1
3
2
EJECT  
INPUT SELECT  
Y PB PR CMPST  
SDI  
SDI  
VIDEO  
ON  
SDTI(V&A)  
AUDIO ANALOG AES/EBU USER SET  
AUTO OFF  
OFF  
POWER  
CH CONDITION  
TC MODE  
INT TAPE  
CONTROL  
REMOTE  
PUSH  
TC  
UB  
JOG  
SHTL  
SLOW  
TC/CTL  
RESET  
METER  
FULL/FINE  
REV  
FWD  
EXT  
EE  
LOCAL  
STAND BY PLAYER RECORDER  
L
MONITOR SELECT  
R
TC SET  
SHIFT ADJ START  
DVCPRO SCH  
ASMBL VIDEO CH1  
CF  
W
SERVO  
PLAY  
REC INHIBIT  
REC  
CH2 CH3  
CH4 CUE  
7
TC  
LEVEL  
CH1  
CH2  
CH3  
CH4  
CUE  
EDIT  
REW  
1
2
3
4
5
6
8
INSERT  
MULTI CUE  
REC  
PB  
A
IN  
A
PREVIEW  
REVIEW  
AUTO EDIT  
OUT  
PREROLL  
–
TRIM  
SET  
+
HEADPHONES  
STOP  
FF  
IN  
OUT  
SLOW MOTION  
PULL  
OPEN  
PULL  
OPEN  
PULL FOR VARIABLE  
4
25 (E)  
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
STOP/STAND BY mode  
1
When the STOP button is pressed, the unit goes into the stop mode. The STOP lamp  
lights and the tape stops travelling.  
• In order to protect the tape, the unit goes into the standby OFF mode after the time set  
by setup menu No. 400 (STILL TIMER) has elapsed. When the STOP, REW, FF or  
PLAY button is pressed, the unit will go into the appropriate mode.  
2
When the STAND BY button is pressed, the unit goes into the standby ON/OFF mode.  
When the button’s lamp is lit, the unit is in the standby ON mode.  
When the button is pressed during the stop mode, the unit goes into the standby OFF  
mode and half-loading mode and the lamp goes off.  
When the button is pressed during the standby OFF mode, the unit goes to the standby  
ON mode.  
Still Timer Setting  
Page 74 indicates the settings for menu item 400-Still Timer set. Still Timer settings 4 and  
below will best protect the tape.  
2
EJECT  
INPUT SELECT  
SDI  
SDI  
VIDEO  
Y PB PR  
CMPST  
ON  
SDTI(V&A)  
AUDIO ANALOG AES/EBU USER SET  
AUTO OFF  
OFF  
POWER  
CH CONDITION  
TC MODE  
INT TAPE  
CONTROL  
REMOTE  
PUSH  
TC  
UB  
JOG  
SHTL  
SLOW  
TC/CTL  
RESET  
METER  
FULL/FINE  
REV  
FWD  
EXT  
EE  
LOCAL  
STAND BY PLAYER RECORDER  
L
MONITOR SELECT  
R
TC SET  
SHIFT ADJ START  
DVCPRO SCH  
ASMBL VIDEO CH1  
CF  
W
SERVO  
PLAY  
REC INHIBIT  
REC  
CH2 CH3  
CH4 CUE  
7
TC  
LEVEL  
CH1  
CH2  
CH3  
CH4  
CUE  
EDIT  
REW  
1
2
3
4
5
6
8
INSERT  
MULTI CUE  
REC  
PB  
A
IN  
A
PREVIEW  
REVIEW  
AUTO EDIT  
OUT  
PREROLL  
–
TRIM  
SET  
+
HEADPHONES  
STOP  
FF  
IN  
OUT  
SLOW MOTION  
PULL  
OPEN  
PULL  
OPEN  
PULL FOR VARIABLE  
1
26 (E)  
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
Recording  
1
Set the accidental erasure prevention tab on the cassette tape to the “recording”  
position and insert the tape.  
2
3
Press the STOP button to place the unit in the stop mode.  
Set the TAPE/EE switch to EE.  
EE images now appear on the TV monitor.  
4
5
Check that the REC INHIBIT lamp is off.  
If this lamp is lit, set the REC INHIBIT switch to OFF.  
Select the video and audio input signals and adjust their levels.  
5-1 Selecting video/audio input signals  
1 Connect the signals to be recorded.  
2 Select the input signals using the INPUT SELECT switches on the front panel.  
The input signals corresponding to the lit lamps have been selected.  
5-2 Adjusting the video level  
[When the analogue video input board (optional accessory) has been installed]  
1 Normally, the VIDEO IN LEVEL control/switch % is left at the “PRESET”  
setting (unity value).  
2 To adjust the recording level, set the VIDEO IN LEVEL control/switch % to  
“MANUAL” and use it to adjust the level to a setting between +3 dB and –3 dB.  
5-3 Adjusting the audio level  
1 Adjust the audio input signal levels of the analogue audio CH1/CH2, CH3/CH4  
signals and analogue cue signal. Keep the audio input/output level controls $  
pushed in (unity value).  
The audio signals will be recorded at the proper level.  
2 To adjust the recording level, pull out the controls $ and adjust them. With the  
CUE signal, adjust the control in such a way that –20 dB will not be exceeded.  
6
7
Press the PLAY button while holding down the REC button. The REC and PLAY lamps  
light, and recording commences.  
To end the recording, press the STOP button.  
Recording is ended, and the unit goes into the stop mode.  
<Notes>  
• Check that the SERVO lamp is lit during recording. If it flashes or if it is off, the images  
played back will be disturbed.  
• Only the analogue composite video input signals can be adjusted. (The digital video and  
analogue component input signals cannot be adjusted.)  
27 (E)  
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
Playback  
1
2
Insert the cassette tape, and place the unit in the stop mode.  
Press the PLAY button.  
Regular playback is now commenced.  
3
4
Adjust the audio playback level.  
Pull out the audio level controls and turn them clockwise or counterclockwise to adjust  
the levels. Normally, they are kept in the pushed-in state (unity value).  
To end playback, press the STOP button.  
The VTR now goes into the stop mode.  
<Note>  
Check that the SERVO lamp is lit during playback. If it flashes or if it is off, the images played  
back will be disturbed.  
28 (E)  
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
Jog/shuttle  
Jog mode  
1
2
Push the search dial to the “in” position.  
Be sure that the JOG lamp lights.  
Rotate the search dial.  
The dial’s clickstops are cleared, and the tape is played back at the speed (–1× to +2×  
normal speed*) corresponding to the speed at which the dial is turned. When the dial  
rotation is stopped, a still picture appears. The playback picture is noise-free.  
* The jog speed ranges from –1× to +1× with DV and DVCAM tapes.  
3
1
To transfer from the jog mode to another mode, press the appropriate button.  
Shuttle mode  
Push the search dial to release it from the “in” position. The SHTL lamp lights, and the  
unit goes into the shuttle mode.  
• Immediately after the power has been turned on, rotate the search dial and set it to the  
centre position.  
2
3
Set the SHTL/SLOW switch to SHTL or SLOW.  
Rotate the search dial.  
When the SHTL/SLOW switch has been set to SHTL, the playback picture speed is  
varied from 0 to ±32× normal speed depending on the position of the dial. The playback  
picture speed can be switched to ±8.4×, ±16× and ±32× normal speed with setting  
menu No. 101 (SHTL MAX).  
The dial’s centre position is a clickstop where a still picture appears as the playback  
image. When the SHTL/SLOW switch has been set to SLOW, the playback picture  
speed is varied from –4.1 to +4.1× normal speed depending on the position of the dial.  
The maximum speed can be selected using the setup menu No. 320 (VAR FWD MAX)  
and No. 321 (VAR REV MAX). However, noise appears at speeds other than –1 to +2×  
normal speed*.  
The dial’s centre position is a clickstop where a still picture appears as the playback  
image. The playback picture is noise-free.  
* Noise will be generated outside the shuttle speed range of –1× to +1× with DV and  
DVCAM tapes.  
4
To transfer from the shuttle mode to another mode, press the STOP button or other  
button.  
<Note>  
When the unit leaves the factory, its operation is set up so that it will be transferred to the  
shuttle or jog mode when the search dial is rotated. If it is inconvenient for operation to be  
transferred to the variable-speed mode directly, it can also be transferred through the search  
button.  
Set setup menu No. 100 (SEARCH ENA) to KEY.  
29 (E)  
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
Manual editing  
1
Select the editing mode.  
ASSEMBLE: For assemble editing.  
INSERT:  
For insert editing.  
2
Select the editing channel.  
In the case of insert editing, press the channel button corresponding to the signals to be  
edited, and check that its lamp is on.  
3
4
Press the PLAY button.  
Search for the position where the editing is to be commenced (IN point) while viewing  
the TV monitor, and press the PLAY and EDIT buttons together at the IN point.  
5
Press the STOP or PLAY button at the position where editing is to be completed (OUT  
point) while viewing the TV monitor. The unit goes into the stop mode, and editing is  
completed.  
30 (E)  
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
Preroll  
1
Press the PREROLL button.  
The VTR now performs the preroll operation.  
• When the edit IN point has been entered, the tape is rewound from the edit IN point for  
the duration set by setup menu “000,” and the unit then goes into the stop mode.  
• When the edit IN point has not been entered, the tape is rewound for the duration set  
by setup menu “000” from the position where the button was pressed, and the unit  
then goes into the stop mode.  
<Notes>  
• The time code or CTL signal must be continuously recorded between the edit IN point and  
preroll point.  
• When the IN point has not been entered, whether to enter the IN point and perform preroll  
or to perform preroll without entering the IN point can be selected at setup menu No. 313  
(AUTO ENTRY).  
31 (E)  
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
Automatic editing (Deck to Deck)  
Editing refers to the job of using a prerecorded tape to produce a complete recording by  
joining together separate cuts and deleting unnecessary parts.  
The basic steps taken for editing are as follows.  
1
Set the CONTROL switch to REMOTE on the player and to LOCAL on the recorder.  
2
Select the editing mode.  
3
Enter the edit points of the recorder and player.  
4
Check and modify the edit points.  
5
Check (Preview) before proceeding with the editing.  
6
Proceed with the editing.  
7
Check (Review) the recording that has resulted from the editing.  
32 (E)  
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
Automatic editing  
Switch settings and adjustments  
When the unit is used as the recorder:  
Select the video and audio input  
signals using the INPUT SELECT  
switches.  
Set the POWER switch  
to ON.  
Set the CONTROL  
switch to LOCAL.  
EJECT  
INPUT SELECT  
SDI  
SDI  
VIDEO  
Y PB PR  
CMPST  
ON  
SDTI(V&A)  
AUDIO ANALOG AES/EBU USER SET  
AUTO OFF  
OFF  
POWER  
CH CONDITION  
TC MODE  
INT TAPE  
CONTROL  
REMOTE  
PUSH  
TC  
UB  
JOG  
SHTL  
TC/CTL  
RESET  
METER  
FULL/FINE  
SLOW  
REV  
FWD  
EXT  
EE  
LOCAL  
STAND BY PLAYER RECORDER  
L
MONITOR SELECT  
R
TC SET  
SHIFT ADJ START  
DVCPRO SCH  
ASMBL VIDEO CH1  
CF  
W
SERVO  
PLAY  
REC INHIBIT  
REC  
CH2 CH3  
CH4 CUE  
7
TC  
LEVEL  
CH1  
CH2  
CH3  
CH4  
CUE  
EDIT  
REW  
1
2
3
4
5
6
8
INSERT  
MULTI CUE  
REC  
PB  
A
IN  
A
PREVIEW  
REVIEW  
AUTO EDIT  
OUT  
PREROLL  
–
TRIM  
SET  
+
HEADPHONES  
STOP  
FF  
IN  
OUT  
SLOW MOTION  
PULL  
OPEN  
PULL  
OPEN  
PULL FOR VARIABLE  
Set the time counter display to TC or CTL.  
Adjust the recording level.  
When the unit is used as the player:  
Set the CONTROL  
switch to REMOTE.  
Set the POWER switch to ON.  
EJECT  
INPUT SELECT  
SDI  
SDI  
VIDEO  
Y PB PR  
CMPST  
ON  
SDTI(V&A)  
AUDIO ANALOG AES/EBU USER SET  
AUTO OFF  
OFF  
POWER  
CH CONDITION  
TC MODE  
INT TAPE  
CONTROL  
PUSH  
TC  
UB  
REMOTE  
JOG  
SHTL  
TC/CTL  
RESET  
METER  
FULL/FINE  
SLOW  
REV  
FWD  
EXT  
EE  
LOCAL  
STAND BY PLAYER RECORDER  
L
MONITOR SELECT  
R
TC SET  
SHIFT ADJ START  
DVCPRO SCH  
ASMBL VIDEO CH1  
CF  
W
SERVO  
PLAY  
REC INHIBIT  
REC  
CH2 CH3  
CH4 CUE  
7
TC  
LEVEL  
CH1  
CH2  
CH3  
CH4  
CUE  
EDIT  
REW  
1
2
3
4
5
6
8
INSERT  
MULTI CUE  
REC  
PB  
A
IN  
A
PREVIEW  
REVIEW  
AUTO EDIT  
OUT  
PREROLL  
–
TRIM  
SET  
+
HEADPHONES  
STOP  
FF  
IN  
OUT  
SLOW MOTION  
PULL  
OPEN  
PULL  
OPEN  
PULL FOR VARIABLE  
Set the time counter display to TC or CTL.  
Adjust the playback level.  
33 (E)  
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
Automatic editing  
Select the editing mode  
1
Select the editing mode.  
For assemble editing, press the ASSEMBLE button.  
For insert editing, press the INSERT button.  
ASSEMBLE: The assemble editing mode (in which cuts are joined together) is  
established.  
INSERT:  
The insert editing mode (in which cuts are inserted) is established.  
2
3
Select the editing channel.  
With assemble editing, the ASSEMBLE lamp lights.  
With insert editing, press the button of the channel whose signals are to be edited and  
light its lamp.  
Select the VTR to be operated (this setting is performed when editing with 2 VTRs).  
Press the PLAYER or RECORDER button to select the VTR.  
PLAYER:  
Press this button to operate the player VTR and enter the edit points.  
RECORDER: Press this button to operate the recorder VTR (this unit) and enter the  
edit points.  
1, 2  
EJECT  
INPUT SELECT  
SDI  
SDI  
VIDEO  
Y PB PR  
CMPST  
ON  
SDTI(V&A)  
AUDIO ANALOG AES/EBU USER SET  
AUTO OFF  
OFF  
POWER  
CH CONDITION  
TC MODE  
INT TAPE  
CONTROL  
REMOTE  
PUSH  
TC  
UB  
JOG  
SHTL  
SLOW  
TC/CTL  
RESET  
METER  
FULL/FINE  
REV  
FWD  
EXT  
EE  
LOCAL  
STAND BY PLAYER RECORDER  
L
MONITOR SELECT  
R
TC SET  
SHIFT ADJ START  
DVCPRO SCH  
ASMBL VIDEO CH1  
CF  
W
SERVO  
PLAY  
REC INHIBIT  
REC  
CH2 CH3  
CH4 CUE  
7
TC  
LEVEL  
CH1  
CH2  
CH3  
CH4  
CUE  
EDIT  
REW  
1
2
3
4
5
6
8
INSERT  
MULTI CUE  
REC  
PB  
A
IN  
A
PREVIEW  
REVIEW  
AUTO EDIT  
OUT  
PREROLL  
–
TRIM  
SET  
+
HEADPHONES  
STOP  
FF  
IN  
OUT  
SLOW MOTION  
PULL  
OPEN  
PULL  
OPEN  
PULL FOR VARIABLE  
3
34 (E)  
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
Automatic editing  
Entering the edit points  
1
Search for the edit IN point by performing the jog or shuttle operation.  
Establish the still picture mode at the desired position.  
Refer to page 29 for details on the jog/shuttle operations.  
2
3
4
Press the SET button while holding down the IN button.  
The edit IN point is now entered.  
The edit IN point value now appears on the display.  
Search for the edit OUT point by performing the jog or shuttle operation.  
Establish the still picture mode at the desired position.  
Refer to page 29 for details on the jog/shuttle operations.  
Press the SET button while holding down the OUT button.  
The edit OUT point is now entered.  
The edit OUT point value now appears on the display.  
EJECT  
INPUT SELECT  
SDI  
SDI  
VIDEO  
Y PB PR  
CMPST  
ON  
SDTI(V&A)  
AUDIO ANALOG AES/EBU USER SET  
AUTO OFF  
OFF  
POWER  
CH CONDITION  
TC MODE  
INT TAPE  
CONTROL  
REMOTE  
PUSH  
TC  
UB  
JOG  
SHTL  
SLOW  
TC/CTL  
RESET  
METER  
FULL/FINE  
REV  
FWD  
EXT  
EE  
LOCAL  
STAND BY PLAYER RECORDER  
L
MONITOR SELECT  
R
TC SET  
SHIFT ADJ START  
DVCPRO SCH  
ASMBL VIDEO CH1  
CF  
W
SERVO  
PLAY  
REC INHIBIT  
REC  
CH2 CH3  
CH4 CUE  
7
TC  
LEVEL  
CH1  
CH2  
CH3  
CH4  
CUE  
EDIT  
REW  
1
2
3
4
5
6
8
INSERT  
MULTI CUE  
REC  
PB  
A
IN  
A
PREVIEW  
REVIEW  
AUTO EDIT  
OUT  
PREROLL  
–
TRIM  
SET  
+
HEADPHONES  
STOP  
FF  
IN  
OUT  
SLOW MOTION  
PULL  
OPEN  
PULL  
OPEN  
PULL FOR VARIABLE  
2, 4  
1, 3  
Match frame processing function  
When using two VTRs for editing, a total of four edit points—namely, the player’s IN and OUT  
points and the recorder’s IN and OUT points—need to be entered. However, since the last  
edit point is calculated automatically, only three of these edit points must be entered.  
Negative duration function  
This function is used by combining setup menu No. 301 (IN/OUT DEL) and No. 302 (NEGA  
FLASH).  
35 (E)  
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
Automatic editing  
Checking the edit points  
1
Press the IN (or OUT) button to check the edit point.  
The value of the entered edit point appears on the display.  
2
Press the PREROLL button while holding down the IN (or OUT) button to check the  
image at the edit point.  
The tape is cued at the edit IN (or OUT) point, and the still picture mode at that point is  
displayed.  
• The EE mode is established if the TAPE/EE switch has been set to the “EE” position  
when “STOP” has been selected for the setup menu No. 315 (AFTER CUE-UP).  
3
Continue to hold the IN and OUT buttons down together, and check the edit section  
(duration time).  
The duration time appears on the display.  
Calculating the duration  
• When both edit points have been set, the duration between the two edit points.  
• When only one edit point has been set, the duration between the set data and the current  
tape address.  
• When neither edit point has been set, the duration of the previously edited interval.  
EJECT  
INPUT SELECT  
SDI  
SDI  
VIDEO  
Y PB PR  
CMPST  
ON  
SDTI(V&A)  
AUDIO ANALOG AES/EBU USER SET  
AUTO OFF  
OFF  
POWER  
CH CONDITION  
TC MODE  
INT TAPE  
CONTROL  
REMOTE  
PUSH  
TC  
UB  
JOG  
SHTL  
SLOW  
TC/CTL  
RESET  
METER  
FULL/FINE  
REV  
FWD  
EXT  
EE  
LOCAL  
STAND BY PLAYER RECORDER  
L
MONITOR SELECT  
R
TC SET  
SHIFT ADJ START  
DVCPRO SCH  
ASMBL VIDEO CH1  
CF  
W
SERVO  
PLAY  
REC INHIBIT  
REC  
CH2 CH3  
CH4 CUE  
7
TC  
LEVEL  
CH1  
CH2  
CH3  
CH4  
CUE  
EDIT  
REW  
1
2
3
4
5
6
8
INSERT  
MULTI CUE  
REC  
PB  
A
IN  
A
PREVIEW  
REVIEW  
AUTO EDIT  
OUT  
PREROLL  
–
TRIM  
SET  
+
HEADPHONES  
STOP  
FF  
IN  
OUT  
SLOW MOTION  
PULL  
OPEN  
PULL  
OPEN  
PULL FOR VARIABLE  
2 1, 3  
36 (E)  
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
Automatic editing  
Modifying the edit points  
1
Re-entering the edit points  
Search for the new edit point by performing the jog or shuttle operation, and press the  
IN (or OUT) and SET buttons together to re-enter the edit point.  
2
3
Modifying the edit point in frame units (trim function)  
Press the TRIM button while holding down the IN (or OUT) button.  
The edit point is put ahead by 1 frame each time the + button is pressed.  
The edit point is put back by 1 frame each time the – button is pressed.  
Resetting the edit points  
3-1 Resetting both the edit IN and OUT points  
• Press the RESET button.  
3-2 Resetting either the edit IN or OUT point  
• Press the RESET button while holding down the IN (or OUT) button.  
<Notes>  
• Edit points can be reset only in the CTL mode.  
• An edit OUT point can be reset even while editing is in progress.  
• The IN and OUT points are automatically reset during the eject mode.  
3-1, 3-2  
1
EJECT  
INPUT SELECT  
SDI  
SDI  
VIDEO  
Y PB PR  
CMPST  
ON  
SDTI(V&A)  
AUDIO ANALOG AES/EBU USER SET  
AUTO OFF  
OFF  
POWER  
CH CONDITION  
TC MODE  
INT TAPE  
CONTROL  
REMOTE  
PUSH  
TC  
UB  
JOG  
SHTL  
SLOW  
TC/CTL  
RESET  
METER  
FULL/FINE  
REV  
FWD  
EXT  
EE  
LOCAL  
STAND BY PLAYER RECORDER  
L
MONITOR SELECT  
R
TC SET  
SHIFT ADJ START  
DVCPRO SCH  
ASMBL VIDEO CH1  
CF  
W
SERVO  
PLAY  
REC INHIBIT  
REC  
CH2 CH3  
CH4 CUE  
7
TC  
LEVEL  
CH1  
CH2  
CH3  
CH4  
CUE  
EDIT  
REW  
1
2
3
4
5
6
8
INSERT  
MULTI CUE  
REC  
PB  
A
IN  
A
PREVIEW  
REVIEW  
AUTO EDIT  
OUT  
PREROLL  
–
TRIM  
SET  
+
HEADPHONES  
STOP  
FF  
IN  
OUT  
SLOW MOTION  
PULL  
OPEN  
PULL  
OPEN  
PULL FOR VARIABLE  
2
37 (E)  
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
Automatic editing  
Preview  
1
After the edit points have been entered, press the PREVIEW button.  
Normal preview is now performed.  
<Notes>  
• If the edit IN point has not been entered, the position where the PREVIEW button was  
pressed will be entered at the edit IN point.  
• To stop the preview at any time, press the STOP button.  
• If the PREVIEW button is pressed again while preview is in progress after the IN point,  
preview will start again from the beginning.  
• When the edit OUT point is reached, the unit automatically goes into the stop mode.  
EJECT  
INPUT SELECT  
SDI  
SDI  
VIDEO  
Y PB PR  
CMPST  
ON  
SDTI(V&A)  
AUDIO ANALOG AES/EBU USER SET  
AUTO OFF  
OFF  
POWER  
CH CONDITION  
TC MODE  
INT TAPE  
CONTROL  
REMOTE  
PUSH  
TC  
UB  
JOG  
SHTL  
SLOW  
TC/CTL  
RESET  
METER  
FULL/FINE  
REV  
FWD  
EXT  
EE  
LOCAL  
STAND BY PLAYER RECORDER  
L
MONITOR SELECT  
R
TC SET  
SHIFT ADJ START  
DVCPRO SCH  
ASMBL VIDEO CH1  
CF  
W
SERVO  
PLAY  
REC INHIBIT  
REC  
CH2 CH3  
CH4 CUE  
7
TC  
LEVEL  
CH1  
CH2  
CH3  
CH4  
CUE  
EDIT  
REW  
1
2
3
4
5
6
8
INSERT  
MULTI CUE  
REC  
PB  
A
IN  
A
PREVIEW  
REVIEW  
AUTO EDIT  
OUT  
PREROLL  
–
TRIM  
SET  
+
HEADPHONES  
STOP  
FF  
IN  
OUT  
SLOW MOTION  
PULL  
OPEN  
PULL  
OPEN  
PULL FOR VARIABLE  
1
38 (E)  
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
Automatic editing  
Executing automatic editing  
1
Press the AUTO EDIT button.  
Automatic editing is now performed.  
• To stop the editing at any time, press the STOP button.  
• When the edit OUT point is reached, the unit goes into the stop mode after  
postrolling*.  
* The postroll time can be set using setup menu No. 325 (POSTROLL TM).  
Postroll  
With assemble editing, editing continues for approx. 2 seconds even after the edit OUT point  
has been passed, the tape is rewound to the OUT point, and the unit goes into the stop  
mode.  
With insert editing, the unit goes into the play mode after the edit OUT point has been  
passed, the tape is rewound to the OUT point, and the unit goes into the stop mode.  
Retry function  
If the AUTO EDIT button is pressed again after the STOP button has been pressed to stop  
the editing, editing will start again from the beginning.  
Auto tag editing  
If the AUTO EDIT button is pressed when the next edit point has not yet been entered upon  
completion of editing, the previous edit OUT point will be entered as the IN point, and editing  
is performed accordingly.  
To release the auto tag mode, press one of the tape transport buttons (PLAY, etc.).  
<Note>  
The entered points are automatically cleared after editing is executed. However, the previous  
editing points can be recalled by pressing the TRIM+ (or TRIM–) and SET buttons together.  
EJECT  
INPUT SELECT  
SDI  
SDI  
VIDEO  
Y PB PR  
CMPST  
ON  
SDTI(V&A)  
AUDIO ANALOG AES/EBU USER SET  
AUTO OFF  
OFF  
POWER  
CH CONDITION  
TC MODE  
INT TAPE  
CONTROL  
REMOTE  
PUSH  
TC  
UB  
JOG  
SHTL  
SLOW  
TC/CTL  
RESET  
METER  
FULL/FINE  
REV  
FWD  
EXT  
EE  
LOCAL  
STAND BY PLAYER RECORDER  
L
MONITOR SELECT  
R
TC SET  
SHIFT ADJ START  
DVCPRO SCH  
ASMBL VIDEO CH1  
CF  
W
SERVO  
PLAY  
REC INHIBIT  
REC  
CH2 CH3  
CH4 CUE  
7
TC  
LEVEL  
CH1  
CH2  
CH3  
CH4  
CUE  
EDIT  
REW  
1
2
3
4
5
6
8
INSERT  
MULTI CUE  
REC  
PB  
A
IN  
A
PREVIEW  
REVIEW  
AUTO EDIT  
OUT  
PREROLL  
–
TRIM  
SET  
+
HEADPHONES  
STOP  
FF  
IN  
OUT  
SLOW MOTION  
PULL  
OPEN  
PULL  
OPEN  
PULL FOR VARIABLE  
1
39 (E)  
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
Automatic editing  
Review  
1
Upon completion of the editing, press the REVIEW button.  
The review is started in the recorder.  
• To stop the review at any time, press the STOP button.  
• When the edit OUT point is reached, the unit goes into the stop mode after  
postrolling*.  
* The postroll time can be set using setup menu No. 325 (POSTROLL TM).  
EJECT  
INPUT SELECT  
SDI  
SDI  
VIDEO  
Y PB PR  
CMPST  
ON  
SDTI(V&A)  
AUDIO ANALOG AES/EBU USER SET  
AUTO OFF  
OFF  
POWER  
CH CONDITION  
TC MODE  
INT TAPE  
CONTROL  
REMOTE  
PUSH  
TC  
UB  
JOG  
SHTL  
SLOW  
TC/CTL  
RESET  
METER  
FULL/FINE  
REV  
FWD  
EXT  
EE  
LOCAL  
STAND BY PLAYER RECORDER  
L
MONITOR SELECT  
R
TC SET  
SHIFT ADJ START  
DVCPRO SCH  
ASMBL VIDEO CH1  
CF  
W
SERVO  
PLAY  
REC INHIBIT  
REC  
CH2 CH3  
CH4 CUE  
7
TC  
LEVEL  
CH1  
CH2  
CH3  
CH4  
CUE  
EDIT  
REW  
1
2
3
4
5
6
8
INSERT  
MULTI CUE  
REC  
PB  
A
IN  
A
PREVIEW  
REVIEW  
AUTO EDIT  
OUT  
PREROLL  
–
TRIM  
SET  
+
HEADPHONES  
STOP  
FF  
IN  
OUT  
SLOW MOTION  
PULL  
OPEN  
PULL  
OPEN  
PULL FOR VARIABLE  
1
40 (E)  
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
Audio split editing  
The video edit points and audio edit points can be entered separately, and they can be offset  
from each other and edited.  
The audio edit points cannot be entered when the assemble editing mode has been  
selected. After the edit points have been entered, follow the same operating procedure as  
that for insert editing.  
■ Entering the edit points  
Video IN point:  
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: Press the SET button while holding down the A-OUT button.  
■ Deleting the edit points  
Video IN point:  
Press the RESET button while holding down the IN button.  
Video OUT 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 RESET button while holding down the A-OUT button.  
■ Modifying the edit points  
Video IN point:  
Press the TRIM+ or TRIM– button while holding down the IN button.  
Video OUT point: Press the TRIM+ or TRIM– button while holding down the OUT button.  
Audio IN point: Press the TRIM+ or TRIM– button while holding down the A-IN button.  
Audio OUT point: Press the TRIM+ or TRIM– button while holding down the A-OUT button.  
■ Indicating audio split editing  
When the audio edit points are entered, “ ” appears superimposed on the front panel and  
TV monitor to denote audio split editing.  
TCR 00:00:00:00  
AUTO EDIT  
This denotes audio split editing.  
EJECT  
INPUT SELECT  
SDI  
SDI  
VIDEO  
Y PB PR  
CMPST  
ON  
SDTI(V&A)  
AUDIO ANALOG AES/EBU USER SET  
AUTO OFF  
OFF  
POWER  
CH CONDITION  
TC MODE  
INT TAPE  
CONTROL  
REMOTE  
PUSH  
TC  
UB  
JOG  
SHTL  
SLOW  
TC/CTL  
RESET  
METER  
FULL/FINE  
REV  
FWD  
EXT  
EE  
LOCAL  
STAND BY PLAYER RECORDER  
L
MONITOR SELECT  
R
TC SET  
SHIFT ADJ START  
DVCPRO SCH  
ASMBL VIDEO CH1  
CF  
W
SERVO  
PLAY  
REC INHIBIT  
REC  
CH2 CH3  
CH4 CUE  
7
TC  
LEVEL  
CH1  
CH2  
CH3  
CH4  
CUE  
EDIT  
REW  
1
2
3
4
5
6
8
INSERT  
MULTI CUE  
REC  
PB  
A
IN  
A
PREVIEW  
REVIEW  
AUTO EDIT  
OUT  
PREROLL  
–
TRIM  
SET  
+
HEADPHONES  
STOP  
FF  
IN  
OUT  
SLOW MOTION  
PULL  
OPEN  
PULL  
OPEN  
PULL FOR VARIABLE  
A-IN  
button  
A-OUT  
button  
41 (E)  
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
Audio split editing  
■ Displaying the audio split edit points  
The edit points are displayed on the front panel as shown below. (The figure shows an audio  
IN point.)  
Operations  
Video IN point:  
Video OUT point: Press the OUT button.  
Audio IN point: Press the A-IN button.  
Press the IN button.  
Audio OUT point: Press the A-OUT button.  
AIN 00:00:04:07  
IN, OUT, AIN (audio IN point), AOUT (audio OUT point)  
<Note>  
If the editing mode is switched to assemble editing after audio edit points have entered,  
these points will be deleted.  
■ Cueing up the tape to the edit points  
Cue-up to video IN 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 PREROLL button while holding down the A-IN  
button.  
Cue-up to audio OUT point: Press the PREROLL button while holding down the A-OUT  
button.  
■ Duration display  
The duration can be displayed on the front panel only.  
Duration from video IN point to OUT point: Press the IN and OUT buttons simultaneously.  
Duration from audio IN point to OUT point: Press the A-IN and A-OUT buttons simulta-  
neously.  
Match frame processing mechanism  
When two VTRs are used for audio split editing operations, there will be a total of eight edit  
points: two pairs of video IN and OUT points, one for the player and the other for the  
recorder, and two pairs of audio IN and OUT points, one for the player and the other for the  
recorder. Since the remaining three points are automatically calculated when five of these  
eight edit points are entered, up to five edit points can be entered.  
■ When a VTR without a split editing function is to be used as the  
player  
When a VTR which does not have the ability to set the video and audio edit points separately  
is used as the player, split editing can still be performed by setting the audio In and OUT  
points using the recorder and setting the data of three points as the video edit points.  
<Note>  
If, during audio split editing, only the video OUT point (or audio OUT point) is entered and  
automatic editing is executed without the audio OUT point (or video OUT point) having been  
entered, editing will continue until the audio OUT point (or video OUT point) is entered or the  
STOP button is pressed to suspend operation.  
42 (E)  
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
Voice-over facility (internal)  
Operating procedure 1  
ANALOGUE  
AUDIO  
IN*  
MIC  
AMP  
VIDEO  
OUT  
Microphone  
TV monitor  
* Connect to the channel whose  
sound is to be recorded.  
AJ-D960  
1
2
Select INT_VO as the setup menu No. 317 (AUD MEM MODE) setting.  
Select the same setting for the channel (any channel from CH1 to CH4) on which the  
sound is to be recorded and for the setup menu No. 318 (AUD MEM CH) channel.  
3
4
Insert the cassette tape for which the voice-over editing is to be performed.  
Press the insert button for the channel (channel selected in step 2) on which the sound  
is to be recorded and ensure that its lamp lights.  
5
6
Press the PLAY button.  
Search the position (IN point) where voice-over editing is to start while watching the TV  
monitor.  
7
8
9
Press the IN and SET buttons simultaneously at the IN point.  
Input the audio signals to be recorded to the channel which was selected in step 2.  
Search the position (OUT point) where voice-over editing is to end while watching the  
TV monitor.  
10  
Press the OUT and SET buttons simultaneously at the OUT point. The audio signals to  
be recorded are stored in the memory.  
11  
12  
Press the STOP button.  
Press the AUTO EDIT button to proceed with editing. The audio signals stored in the  
memory are recorded from the memory onto the cassette tape.  
<Note>  
The audio signals can be previewed prior to editing by pressing the PREVIEW button while  
the SET button is held down before the AUTO EDIT button is pressed.  
43 (E)  
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
Voice-over facility (internal)  
Operating procedure 2  
1
2
Select INT_VO as the setup menu No. 317 (AUD MEM MODE) setting.  
Select the same setting for the channel (any channel from CH1 to CH4) on which the  
sound is to be recorded and for the setup menu No. 318 (AUD MEM CH) channel.  
3
4
Insert the cassette tape for which the voice-over editing is to be performed.  
Press the insert button for the channel (channel selected in step 2) on which the sound  
is to be recorded and ensure that its lamp lights.  
5
Enter the IN and OUT points of the positions where voice-over editing is to be  
performed.  
6
7
Press the PREVIEW button.  
While watching the TV monitor, input the audio signals to be recorded between the IN  
point and OUT point into the channel which was selected in step 2. The audio signals to  
be recorded are stored in the memory.  
8
Press the AUTO EDIT button to proceed with editing. The audio signals stored in the  
memory are recorded from the memory onto the cassette tape.  
<Note>  
The audio signals can be previewed prior to editing by pressing the PREVIEW button  
while the SET button is held down before the AUTO EDIT button is pressed.  
T
R 00:00:00:00  
m STOP  
“m” indicates the edit mode in which  
the internal memory is used.  
<Notes>  
Memory capacity  
• Up to 20 seconds of sound can be stored in the unit’s internal memory. It should be borne in  
mind that even if an attempt is made to store more than 20 seconds of sound in the  
memory, all the audio signals in excess of the memory’s 20-second capacity will fail to be  
stored.  
• When INT_VO or INT_X, which is performed using the internal memory in the setup menu  
No. 317 (AUD MEM MODE) setting, “m” appears on the front panel and is superimposed  
onto the TV monitor display to indicate that the editing mode using the internal memory is  
now being used.  
44 (E)  
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
Voice-over facility (internal)  
For operation with an editing controller (AG-A850)  
MIC  
AMP  
Microphone  
* Connect to the channel (any channel  
from CH1 to CH4) on which the sound  
is to be recorded.  
ANALOGUE  
AUDIO IN*  
VIDEO  
OUT  
REMOTE  
IN/OUT  
AJ-D960  
TV monitor  
Ref.  
RECORDER  
CONTROLLER  
AG-A850  
1
2
Select INT_VO as the setup menu No. 317 (AUD MEM MODE) setting.  
Select the same setting for the channel (any channel from CH1 to CH4) on which the  
sound is to be recorded and for the setup menu No. 318 (AUD MEM CH) channel.  
3
Insert the cassette tape for which the voice-over editing is to be performed into the  
VTR.  
4
5
6
Set the CONTROL switch on the VTR to the REMOTE position.  
Set the controller’s SOURCE selector to AUX1.  
Press the insert button for the channel (channel selected in step 2) on which the sound  
is to be recorded.  
7
Enter the IN and OUT points of the positions where voice-over editing is to be  
performed.  
8
9
Press the PREVIEW button.  
While watching the TV monitor, input the audio signals to be recorded between the IN  
point and OUT point into the channel that was selected in step 6. The audio signals to  
be recorded are stored in memory.  
10  
Press the AUTO EDIT button to proceed with editing. The audio signals stored in the  
memory are recorded from the memory onto the cassette tape.  
<Note>  
For further details on the AG-A850, refer to the operating instructions of the AG-A850.  
45 (E)  
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
Audio cross channel editing (internal)  
Example: To record cross-faded audio signals onto CH2  
■ Connections  
PLAYER  
RECORDER  
EDITING  
CONTROLLER  
AG-A850  
Ref  
REMOTE  
IN/OUT  
REMOTE  
IN/OUT  
INPUT  
A
MIXER  
CH1  
OUT  
AUDIO  
OUT  
AUDIO  
AUDIO  
CHI1 IN  
CHI1 OUT  
INPUT  
B
MIXER  
CH2  
OUT  
+
AUDIO  
CHI2 IN  
PLAYER  
AJ-D960  
MIXER  
RECORDER  
AJ-D960  
Event 1  
IN  
OUT  
CH1  
CH2  
Fig. 1  
Event 2  
IN  
OUT  
Up to 20 sec.  
CH1 insert start  
CH1  
CH2  
Fig. 2  
Cross fading by operating the mixer  
1
2
3
Select INT_X as the setup menu No. 317 (AUD MEM MODE) setting.  
Select CH2 as the setup menu No. 318 (AUD MEM CH) setting.  
Select the audio CH1 and CH2 in the insert editing.  
<Note>  
Select the video as well if the video signals are also going to be edited.  
46 (E)  
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
Audio cross channel editing (internal)  
4
Enter the edit points of the first event on the player’s tape.  
5
6
Enter the edit points of the first event on the recorder’s tape.  
Operate the mixer in such a way that the player’s audio output signals are output from  
the mixer’s CH1 OUT and CH2 OUT connectors. (The same audio signals will be  
delivered through CH1 and CH2 of the mixer.)  
7
8
Press the AUTO EDIT button. The first event is now recorded on the recorder’s tape.  
(See Fig. 1.)  
The last 20 seconds (which is the capacity of the memory) of the audio signals before  
the OUT point are now saved in the memory.  
Release the insert button for CH1 so that only the insert button for CH2 is engaged.  
<Note>  
Select the video as well if the video signals are also going to be edited.  
9
Enter the edit point of the next event on the player’s tape.  
10  
Enter the edit point of the next event on the recorder’s tape.  
<Note>  
The IN point must be set up to 20 seconds (more than the cross fading duration) before  
the previous edit OUT point.  
11  
Operate the mixer in such a way that the player’s audio output signals are output from  
the mixer’s CH1 OUT connectors and that the recorder’s (this unit) CH1 OUT audio  
signals are output from the mixer’s CH2 OUT connectors. [The recorder’s (this unit)  
CH1 OUT signals are the audio signals supplied from the internal memory.]  
12  
13  
Press the AUTO EDIT button.  
Operate the mixer starting at the IN point, and change the mixer’s CH2 OUT signals  
gradually from the recorder’s CH1 OUT audio signals into the player’s audio output  
signals for the mixer’s CH2 OUT connectors. (Cross fading)  
14  
Press the CH1 insert button after the mixer’s CH2 output signals have been changed  
into the player’s audio output signals. The STOP mode is established at the OUT point,  
and the last 20 seconds (which is the capacity of the memory) of the audio signals  
before the OUT point are now saved in the memory. (See Fig. 2.)  
15  
To continue editing, repeat steps 8 to 14.  
Audio cross channel editing is possible only between CH1 and CH2 or between CH3 and  
CH4.  
<Notes>  
Before attempting to perform voice-over editing or audio cross channel editing using the  
audio memory unit (AJ-YA752, option), proceed with the following settings for the unit  
(AJ-D960).  
1. Select either AMU_X or AMU_VO as the setup menu No. 317 (AUD MEM MODE)  
setting.  
2. For audio cross channel editing, set the channel on which the signals are to be  
recorded on setup menu No. 318 (AUD MEM CH).  
3. Proceed with operation, using the AJ-YA752 operating instructions as a reference.  
47 (E)  
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
Multi cue  
■ Select the MULTI CUE mode using setup menu No. 130 (MULTI CUE).  
■ The edit channel selector buttons (ASMBL, VIDEO, CH1/2/3/4, CUE, TC) can be used as  
the CUE 1through CUE 8 buttons.  
↑ ↑  
CUEAB A: Denotes the page (pages 0 through 9).  
AB  
B: Denotes the cue point (points 1 through 8).  
■ A total of 80 cue points can be entered on up to 10 pages.  
Using setup menu No. 131 (PAGE MODE), either of the following operation modes can be  
selected for entering the cue points:  
• Mode for performing operation on the selected page on which 8 cue points can be  
entered.  
• Mode for automatically moving entry forward onto the next page when the page on which  
cue points are being entered has been filled, and continuing the entry onto successive  
pages, thereby enabling a total of 80 cue points to be entered on up to 10 pages  
Furthermore, using setup menu No. 132 (ROTA MODE), either of the following operation  
modes can be selected when all the cue points have been entered.  
• Mode in which the entry operation is not performed  
• Mode in which the entry operation is performed (the first cue point is entered in CUE  
1
on the existing page when “MANU” has been selected as the setup menu No. 131 (PAGE  
MODE) setting or it is entered in CUE01 on page 0 when “AUTO” has been selected)  
The following functions are provided when MULTI CUE has been selected:  
• Editing is disabled in the MULTI CUE mode.  
• The editing channel selector buttons (ASMBL, VIDEO, CH1/2/3/4, CUE, TC) are auto-  
matically released when the unit has been transferred to the MULTI CUE mode in the  
editing mode selection status.  
• Deck-to-deck operations cannot be used in the MULTI CUE mode.  
• The mode display will not appear on the front panel counter display in the MULTI CUE  
mode.  
Further, messages and other information are forcibly displayed when AUTO-OFF has  
occurred.  
Description of display  
Time display  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20  
:
:
:
T
C
R
0
0
0
0
0
I
0
L
0
0
R
J
O
G
S
T
L
R
9
0
Operating mode display  
Remaining tape amount  
or freeze display  
MULTI CUE mode display  
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20  
¤
S
R
C
0
1
E
N
T
2
3
R
9
0
q Display mode  
w Search point  
e Entry point  
selection mark  
:
:
:
C
U
E
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
r Search point or entry point time (remains  
blank when nothing has been entered)  
48 (E)  
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
Multi cue  
q Display mode selection mark  
This mark indicates whether the current cue point LED display (and time data displayed by  
the operation) is to indicate the search point or entry point. (The display is switched using  
the START button on the front panel as shown in the figure below.)  
¤
S
S
R
R
C
C
0
0
1
1
E
E
N
N
T
T
2
2
3
3
R
R
9
9
0
0
START  
¤
w Search point  
This displays the currently selected search point. (“SCR01” denotes CUE1 on page 0.)  
e Entry point  
This displays the point to be entered when the SET button is pressed next. (“ENT23”  
denotes CUE3 on page 2.)  
r Search point and entry point display  
This displays the search point or entry point time when the CUE button and SET buttons  
have been pressed. (The display remains blank when there is no time data.)  
Page operations  
Pages can be scrolled up or down by simultaneously pressing the front panel ADJ button and  
TRIM +/– button.  
• Page up scrolling is set as follows using setup menu No. 132 (ROTE MODE).  
When OFF is set: Scrolling is not possible from page 9 to page 0.  
When ON is set: Scrolling is possible from page 9 to page 0.  
• Page down scrolling from page 0 to page 9 is not possible.  
Search point or entry point operations  
Each time the START button is pressed, the search point display mode and entry point  
display mode are switched alternately.  
Perform the operations for the search point or entry point in the respective mode.  
• When the power is on, both the search and entry pointers point to CUE01 (page 0/cue point  
1), and the entry point display mode serves as the display mode.  
• When the setup menu No. 131 (PAGE MODE) or No. 132 (ROTA MODE) setting has been  
changed, both the search and entry pointers will point to CUE01 (page 0/cue point 1).  
Search point operations  
Search pointer operations can be performed when the display below has appeared on the  
operation panel. The selected search point LED flashes, and its number is indicated on the  
panel.  
Example of panel  
display  
¤
S
R
C
0
1
E
N
T
2
3
R
9
0
ASMBL VIDEO CH1  
CH2  
CH3  
CH4  
CUE  
TC  
Example of LED  
display  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
Flashes  
Lights  
Off  
(point already  
entered)  
(point not  
entered)  
49 (E)  
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
Multi cue  
• The search pointer position is changed directly by pressing one of the buttons from CUE 1  
to CUE 8 (ASMBL-TC) on the same page.  
• When the page has been changed by simultaneously pressing the ADJ button and TRIM  
+/– button, the following steps are performed depending on the setup menu No. 131 (PAGE  
MODE) setting:  
When “MANU” is set: The search and entry pointers move to CUE 1 on the changed  
page.  
When “AUTO” is set: Only the search pointer moves to CUE 1 on the changed page;  
the entry pointer does not move.  
Entry point operations  
The entry pointer operations can be performed while the following is displayed on the front  
panel. The point which is entered flashes when the SET button is pressed.  
Example of panel  
display  
¤
S
R
C
0
1
E
N
T
2
3
R
9
0
ASMBL VIDEO CH1  
CH2  
CH3  
CH4  
CUE  
TC  
Example of LED  
display  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
Lights  
Flashes Off (point not entered)  
(point already  
entered)  
• The entry pointer position is changed directly by pressing one of the buttons from CUE  
to CUE 8 (ASMBL-TC) on the same page.  
1
If “AUTO” has been selected as the setup menu No. 131 (PAGE MODE) setting when the  
page on which the cue points are being entered by the SET button has been filled, the entry  
pointer will automatically move to CUE*1 on the next page. The search pointer does not  
move.  
• When the page has been changed by simultaneously pressing the ADJ button and TRIM  
+/– button, the following steps are performed depending on the setup menu No. 131 (PAGE  
MODE) setting:  
When “MANU” is set: The search and entry pointers both move to CUE 1 on the  
changed page.  
When “AUTO” is set: Only the entry pointer moves to CUE 1 on the changed page; the  
search pointer does not move.  
Search point and entry display operations  
One of two kinds of displays will appear when the CUE button has been pressed or when an  
entry point has been entered by pressing the SET button in the entry point display mode.  
When the point is not entered  
–
–
–
1
–
1
–
2
–
2
–
0
–
0
:
:
:
:
:
:
C
U
E
0
1
When the point has already been entered  
C
U
E
0
1
0
0
50 (E)  
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
Multi cue  
Entering cue points  
The following operations are performed by selecting the setup menu No. 131 (PAGE MODE)  
setting.  
■ Operations on the selected page (PAGE MODE=MANU)  
• The operation is performed on the selected page.  
• The page is selected by pressing the ADJ button and the TRIM+ or TRIM– button together.  
• By pressing the SET button on its own, the cue points are entered in the following sequence  
on the selected page:  
CUE 1 ¤CUE 2 ¤... ¤CUE 7 ¤CUE  
8
(Points already entered are overwritten.)  
• When CUE 8 point is entered on the page, the entry operation is automatically ended*.  
When the next cue point is to be entered, the entry pointer must be changed.  
Check that the entry point display mode is established, and change the page so that the  
entry pointer is automatically changed. In this case, the search pointer will also move  
automatically to the top (CUE 1) of the changed page. To change the pointer on the same  
page, press the CUE button directly.  
* A rotation operation is performed on the same page in the following sequence when “ON”  
has been selected as the setup menu No. 132 (ROTA MODE) setting:  
¤ CUE 1 ¤ CUE 2 ¤ ... ¤ CUE 7 ¤ C  
■ Operation for automatically continuing entry onto the next page when the page on  
which the cue points are being entered has been filled (PAGE MODE=AUTO)  
• When the page on which the cue points are being entered has been filled, entry auto-  
matically continues on the next page. Entry is automatically concluded when CUE98 is  
entered on the last page.  
When the next cue point is to be entered, the entry pointer must be changed.  
Check that the entry point display mode is established, and change the page so that the  
entry pointer is automatically changed. In this case, the search pointer is not changed.  
To change the pointer on the same page, press the CUE button directly.  
* If “ON” has been selected as the setup menu No. 132 (ROTA MODE) setting, the rotation  
operation moves the page from page 9 (CUE98) to page 0 (CUE01).  
When it is no longer possible to enter in either of the above operation modes:  
• “  
” appears on the entry pointer display, and the “ENT  
” display flashes.  
• In the entry point display mode, the FULL MEMORY message appears when the entry point  
display operation is performed (by pressing the SET button).  
• None of the LEDs will flash.  
(Operation will be the same as the ones described above even when some of the points in  
between have not been entered.)  
¤
S
U
R
L
C
L
0
1
E
N
T
R
R
9
9
0
0
This display flashes.  
F
M
E
M
O
R
Y
<Note>  
If “ON” has been selected as the setup menu No. 132 (ROTA MODE) setting, entry will not  
be disabled.  
51 (E)  
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
Multi cue  
When entering a cue point as a number  
Press the SHIFT button while holding down the front panel ADJ button to establish the cue  
entry mode. After setting the time to be entered using the SHIFT button and ADJ button  
(same operation as the TCG entry operation), cue points can be entered by pressing the SET  
button.  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20  
:
:
:
c
u
e
0
0
0
0
0
0
T
0
3
0
¤
S
R
C
0
1
E
N
2
R
9
0
Clearing entered points  
■ Clearing all the entered points together  
• By pressing the RESET button while holding down the SET button, all the button LEDs in  
which cue points have been entered go off and the entered points are cleared.  
• The search and entry pointers behave as follows depending on the setup menu No. 131  
(PAGE MODE) setting:  
When “MANU” is set: Both pointers move to the top (CUE 1) of the same page.  
When “AUTO” is set: Both pointers automatically return to the top (CUE01) of the top page.  
• These operations are acknowledged regardless of whether search point or entry point  
display mode is established.  
■ Individual entered point resetting  
• By pressing the RESET button while holding down any of the CUE1 to CUE8 buttons with  
the point to be cleared, the button LED with the entered point goes off, and the entered  
point is cleared.  
• This operation is enabled only in the entry point display mode.  
(In the search point display mode, entered points are not reset even if this operation is  
performed.)  
<Notes>  
• Operation is as follows in the CTL mode.  
When the RESET button is pressed while the SET (CUE) button is held down, all the cue  
points which have been entered are reset (one by one) but CTL is not reset.  
Conversely, when the SET (CUE) button is pressed while the RESET button is held down,  
all the cue points which have been entered are reset (one by one) and CTL is reset as well.  
• The entered cue points are not reset even by ejecting the tape. In the CTL mode, only CTL  
will be reset.  
Search operations  
By pressing the PREROLL button, the tape prerolls to the cue point which flashes in the  
search point display mode.  
When no CUE points have been entered, the tape is not prerolled.  
Further, with entry point display mode, preroll will not be performed even if the PREROLL  
button is pushed, therefore always check that it is on search point display mode.  
(The time set by setup menu No. 016 (CU-ROLL TIME), not the normal preroll time setting,  
serves as the preroll time in this mode.)  
52 (E)  
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
Video output (encoder output) signal adjustments  
After this system has been connected, the video output signal (ENCODER OUT) must be  
adjusted if AB roll editing (editing using two source machines) using an editor, for instance, is  
to be error-free and accurate. (This adjustment must be repeated when one of the connect-  
ing cables has been replaced and whenever the connections are changed.)  
The adjustment procedure using this unit is outlined below.  
1
Check the connections. (see page 23.)  
2
Set setup menu No. 10 (ENCODER SEL) to “LOCAL”.  
REMOTE: For adjusting the video output signals using an external encoder remote  
controller.  
LOCAL: For adjusting the video output signals using this unit.  
3
Adjust the source machine independently.  
3-1 When using the preset values  
Set the PRESET/MANUAL switches of the VIDEO OUT LEVEL, CHROMA  
LEVEL, BLACK LEVEL and CHROMA PHASE controls to PRESET.  
3-2 When adjusting the video output signals without using the preset values  
1 Play back a cassette tape on which standard colour bar signals have been  
recorded.  
2 Adjust the controls in such a way that the waveforms on the waveform monitor  
(WFM) and vectorscope (VSC) resemble those shown in the figures below.  
A
B
C
Black level  
Adjust the control to eliminate deviation.  
Video level  
Adjust this level to 700 mV.  
Chroma level and chroma phase  
Adjust the two controls in such a way that the light spot of the vector wave-  
forms comes inside the rectangular grid mark.  
■ Waveform on WFM  
■ Waveform on VSC  
B
A
C
4
Perform the same adjustments on the source machine connected to the unit.  
53 (E)  
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
Setup (default settings)  
The unit’s major settings are performed by making selections on menus.  
The setting menus appear on the TV monitor when the TV monitor and VIDEO OUT 3/  
SERIAL OUT 3 connector in the unit’s connector area are hooked up.  
Changing the settings  
1
Press the MENU button.  
The setup menu appears on the TV monitor and setup menu No. appears on the  
counter display. (If the setup has already been performed, the screen showing the  
changes made last will appear.)  
2
Rotate the search dial and select the item to be set.  
The cursor ( ) on the menu screen moves and the item No. on the display flashes.  
• When the dial is rotated clockwise, the item No. is incremented from 001→002→  
003→004 and so on; when it is rotated counterclockwise, the item No. is decremented.  
• The search dial should be used in jog mode if at all possible.  
• Hold down the PLAY button and press the FF (next major item) or REW (previous  
major item) buttons to select the menu by major item.  
3
While holding down the search button, rotate the search dial at the position where the  
change is to be made.  
The setting No. now flashes.  
When the dial is rotated clockwise, the setting value is incremented; when it is rotated  
counterclockwise, it is decremented.  
4
Release the search button when the setting is completed.  
The setting value on the menu screen and display flashes.  
• During the SHTL mode, the item moves if the search dial is not at the STILL position.  
5
Repeat steps 2 through 4 to change another item.  
6
Press the SET button.  
The changes are now stored in the memory.  
• To return the items to the settings established before the changes were made, press  
the MENU button.  
To return the setup settings to the factory (default) settings, press the RESET button  
while the menu is displayed. The following message will now appear:  
SETUP-MENU INIT SET  
YES<PLAY>/NO<STOP>  
When the PLAY button is pressed, the factory  
settings are restored.  
4 3  
EJECT  
INPUT SELECT  
VIDEO  
Y
PB PR  
CMPST  
SDI  
SDI  
ON  
SDTI(V&A)  
AUDIO ANALOG AES/EBU USER SET  
AUTO OFF  
OFF  
POWER  
<Notes>  
CH CONDITION  
• When the RESET button is  
pressed to return to the  
factory settings, the factory  
settings are restored only for  
the user file currently being  
used and other user files are  
not affected.  
• The changed SYSTEM  
menu contents are recorded  
even if the MENU button is  
pressed.  
TC MODE  
INT TAPE  
CONTROL  
REMOTE  
PUSH  
TC  
UB  
JOG  
SHTL  
SLOW  
TC/CTL  
RESET  
METER  
FULL/FINE  
REV  
FWD  
EXT  
EE  
LOCAL  
STAND BY PLAYER RECORDER  
L
MONITOR SELECT  
R
TC SET  
SHIFT ADJ START  
DVCPRO SCH  
ASMBL VIDEO CH1  
CF  
W
SERVO  
PLAY  
REC INHIBIT  
REC  
CH2 CH3  
CH4 CUE  
7
TC  
LEVEL  
CH1  
CH2  
CH3  
CH4  
CUE  
EDIT  
REW  
1
2
3
4
5
6
8
INSERT  
MULTI CUE  
REC  
PB  
A
IN  
A
PREVIEW  
REVIEW  
AUTO EDIT  
OUT  
PREROLL  
–
TRIM  
SET  
+
HEADPHONES  
STOP  
FF  
IN  
OUT  
SLOW MOTION  
PULL  
OPEN  
PULL  
OPEN  
PULL FOR VARIABLE  
SET UP  
PRESET  
HUE  
MENU SET DIAG  
VIDEO LEVEL  
CHROMA  
LEVEL  
TV  
REC  
CF  
TC  
SYSTEM  
525  
BLK  
CHROMA PH  
INHIBIT  
IN  
PRESET  
OUT PRESET  
PRESET  
PRESET  
MANUAL  
4F/8F  
REGEN REC RUN  
ON  
MANUAL  
MANUAL  
MANUAL  
MANUAL  
2F  
OFF  
625  
PRESET FREE RUN  
1 6 2  
54 (E)  
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
Setup (setting) menus  
This unit can store up to 5 user files (user 1 to user 5) containing different menu settings, and  
these files can be selected and used.  
Changing the file  
1
Press the MENU button.  
2
Hold down the STAND BY button and press the FF button to switch to the next user file.  
Hold down the STAND BY button and press the REW button to switch to the previous  
user file.  
FF  
REW  
FF  
FF  
FF  
FF  
FF  
SYSTEM  
USER 1  
USER 2  
USER 3  
USER 4  
USER 5  
REW  
REW  
REW  
REW  
REW  
USER FILE  
Each user file contains the following items.  
• BASIC  
• OPERATION  
• INTERFACE  
• EDIT  
• TAPE PROTECT  
• TIME CODE  
• VIDEO  
• AUDIO  
• V BLANK  
• MENU  
3
Repeat the operation in step 2 to select the user file to be used and press the SET  
button. The user file is changed and stored in the memory.  
<Note>  
SYSTEM menu items are not included in user files 1 to 5.  
Therefore, after selecting the user file, switch to the SYSTEM file and set the SYSTEM menu  
items.  
55 (E)  
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
Setup menus  
Lock mode can be set to protect the settings in the system files and user files (USER2 –  
USER5). Settings can no longer be changed when this mode is set.  
To set and release the lock mode for the system files and user files use setup item No. 30  
(MENU LOCK) and setup menu item No. A03 (MENU LOCK), respectively.  
Setting and releasing the lock mode.  
1
Press the MENU button.  
2
While holding down the STAND BY button, press the REW or FF button, and select the  
file for which the lock mode is to be set or released.  
3
Turn the search dial and move the cursor ( ) on the menu screen to setup item No. 30  
(MENU LOCK) or setup menu item No. A03 (MENU LOCK) for the system or user file.  
4
While holding down the search button, turn the search dial and select lock mode setting  
or release.  
To set the lock:  
Select the 0001 (ON) setting.  
To release the lock: Select the 0000 (OFF) setting.  
When the lock has been set, “LOCKED” flashes on the menu screen. In addition, the  
counter display stops flashing and lights.  
SETUP-MENU LOCKED  
<USER2>  
No.800 – 0005  
000 P–ROLL TIME  
001 LOCAL ENA  
002 TAPE TIMER  
003 REMAIN SEL  
004 SETUP NUMBER  
005 METER SELECT  
006 SYNCHRONIZE  
007 SUPER  
5s  
ST&EJ  
±12h  
OFF  
OFF  
CUE  
OFF  
ON  
008 DISPLAY SEL T&STA  
5
Press the SET button. The setting is now stored in the memory.  
<Notes>  
• The lock mode cannot be set for the USER1 file settings.  
• Even if the RESET button is pressed, the files which has been set to the lock mode cannot  
be reset to the factory settings.  
56 (E)  
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
Setup menus  
The contents of the USER2 – USER5 files can be copied (loaded) into the USER1 file. In  
addition, the contents of the USER1 file can be copied (saved) to the USER2 – USER5 files.  
Load or save  
USER1  
USER2  
USER3  
USER4  
USER5  
Settings can be locked.  
Settings can be locked.  
Settings can be locked.  
Settings can be locked.  
Load or save  
Load or save  
Load or save  
Loading a user file  
1
Press the MENU button.  
2
While holding down the STANDBY button, press the REW or FF button, and select  
USER1.  
3
Turn the search dial and move the cursor ( ) on the menu screen to setup item No.  
A00 (LOAD).  
SETUP-MENU MENU  
<USER1>  
NO.A00 - 0000  
804 BLANK LINE  
A00 LOAD  
BLANK  
USER2  
USER2  
OFF  
A01 SAVE  
A02 P.ON LOAD  
END  
4
5
While holding down the search button, turn the search dial and select the user file  
whose contents are to be loaded into USER1.  
Press the SET button. The following messages appear on the menu screen and  
counter display.  
Menu screen  
Counter display  
TCR 00:00:00:00  
SETUP LOAD U-2→ U-1  
SETUP-MENU LOAD  
USER2 → USER1 OK?  
YES<PLAY>/NO<STOP>  
The user file number selected in step 4 is displayed in the shaded area.  
6
Press the PLAY button. The settings of the user file selected in step 4 are loaded, and  
the USER1 menu display appears. When the STOP button is pressed, the USER1  
menu display appears while the settings remain unchanged.  
7
8
Turn the search dial and move the cursor ( ) on the menu screen to any setup item  
except No. A00 (LOAD) and No. A01 (SAVE).  
Press the SET button. The USER1 settings are now stored in the memory.  
If the USER1 settings are not going to be stored in the memory, do not press the SET  
button but press the MENU button.  
57 (E)  
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
Setup menus  
Saving a user file  
1
Press the MENU button.  
2
While holding down the STAND BY button, press the REW or FF button, and select  
USER1.  
3
Turn the search dial and move the cursor ( ) on the menu screen to setup item No.  
A01 (SAVE).  
SETUP-MENU MENU  
<USER1>  
NO.A00 - 0000  
804 BLANK LINE  
A00 LOAD  
BLANK  
USER2  
USER2  
OFF  
A01 SAVE  
A02 P.ON LOAD  
END  
4
While holding down the search button, turn the search dial and select the user file into  
which the USER1 contents are to be saved. User files which have been set to the lock  
mode are not displayed. When all the user files have been set to the lock mode, the  
“LOCKED” display appears and the contents cannot be saved.  
5
Press the SET button. The following messages appear on the menu screen and  
counter display.  
Menu screen  
Counter display  
TCR 00:00:00:00  
SETUP SAVE U-1→ U-2  
SETUP-MENU SAVE  
USER1→ USER2 OK?  
YES<PLAY>/NO<STOP>  
The user file number selected in step 4 is displayed in the shaded area.  
6
Press the PLAY button. The contents of the USER1 file are saved in the user file which  
was selected in step 4 and stored in the memory. When the STOP button is pressed,  
the USER1 menu display appears while the settings remain unchanged.  
7
8
Turn the search dial and move the cursor ( ) on the menu screen to any setup item  
except No. A00 (LOAD) and No. A01 (SAVE).  
Press the SET button. The USER1 settings are now stored in the memory.  
If the USER1 settings are not going to be stored in the memory, do not press the SET  
button but press the MENU button.  
Automatic loading of user file when the power is turned on  
When the user file to be loaded is selected in advance using setup menu item No. A02  
(P.ON LOAD), it can be automatically loaded into USER1 when the power is turned on.  
58 (E)  
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
Setup (setting) menus  
SYSTEM menu  
<SYSTEM>  
Item  
Setting  
Superimposed  
Superimposed  
display  
Description  
No.  
No.  
display  
This selects the signal to output from the VIDEO OUT 2  
connector.  
0: The CTL signal is output.  
1: The TIME CODE signal is output.  
2: The VIDEO OUT signal is output.  
3: The SYNC signal is output.  
4: The PB L1R 3ch RF signal is output.  
5: The PB L1R 3ch ENV signal is output.  
<Notes>  
00  
WFM SEL  
0000  
0001  
0002  
0003  
0004  
0005  
CTL  
TC  
VIDEO  
SYNC  
RF  
ENV  
1. The settings can be changed at any time regardless of the  
setup menu item No. 30 (MENU LOCK) setting.  
2. During normal playback, the output signals have levels  
which are virtually identical to the values given below under  
a 75Ω termination.  
CTL:  
0.1 to 0.3 Vp-p  
TC:  
0.6 Vp-p  
VIDEO: 1.0 Vp-p  
SYNC: 0.25 Vp-p  
This selects whether the video output signal is to be adjusted  
on the VTR or with the external encoder remote control.  
0: Video output signals are adjusted with the external encoder  
remote control.  
10  
11  
ENCODER  
SEL  
0000  
0001  
REMOTE  
LOCAL  
1: Video output signals are adjusted on the VTR.  
System phase adjustment: Total variable range: ±180° or more  
–: Advanced  
+: Delayed  
<Note>  
If setting operation is performed, the setting value does not  
return to factory (default) setting.  
SYS SC  
SYS H  
0000  
–127  
.
.
.
.
.
.
0127  
0
.
.
.
.
.
.
0255  
128  
System phase adjustment: 74 ns steps  
–: Advanced  
+: Delayed  
<Note>  
12  
0000  
–108  
.
.
.
.
.
.
0108  
0
.
.
.
.
.
.
If setting operation is performed, the setting value does not  
return to factory (default) setting.  
0216  
108  
Video phase adjustment: 148 ns steps  
–: Advanced  
+: Delayed  
13  
14  
15  
16  
VIDEO  
PHASE  
0000  
–32  
.
.
.
.
.
.
0032  
0
.
.
.
.
.
.
0064  
32  
SCH phase adjustment: 90° units  
–: Advanced  
+: Delayed  
(The S and C phases change but the H phase does not  
change.)  
SCH  
COARSE  
0000  
0001  
0002  
0003  
0
90  
180  
270  
SCH phase adjustment: Total variable range: ±45° or more  
–: Advanced  
+: Delayed  
SCH FINE  
AV PHASE  
0000  
–32  
.
.
.
.
.
.
0032  
0
.
.
.
.
.
.
(The S and C phases change but the H phase does not change.)  
0064  
32  
This adjusts the audio output phase with respect to the video  
output: 20.8 µs steps  
0000  
–100  
.
.
.
.
.
.
–: The audio output phase is advanced with respect to the  
video output.  
0100  
0
.
.
.
.
.
.
+: The audio output phase is delayed with respect to the video  
output.  
0200  
100  
The underline on the setting item denotes the initial setting.  
59 (E)  
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
Setup (setting) menus  
SYSTEM menu  
<SYSTEM> (continued)  
Item  
Setting  
Superimposed  
display  
Superimposed  
display  
Description  
No.  
No.  
This selects the adjustable range for SYSTEM H during when  
the ENCODER REMOTE is connected.  
0: ±8 µsec  
17  
SYS H  
RANGE  
0000  
0001  
FULL  
FINE  
1: –2.0 to +2.7 µsec  
<Notes>  
• If setting operation is performed, the setting value does not  
return to factory (default) setting.  
• FULL operation results regardless of this item’s setting if  
SYSTEM H is varied using this unit instead of the encoder  
remote controller.  
System phase adjustment:  
18  
SYS H  
OFFSET  
0000  
0001  
0002  
0003  
0004  
0005  
0006  
–3  
–2  
–1  
0
1
2
0: –13.4 µsec  
1: –8.96 µsec  
2: –4.52 µsec  
3: 0 sec  
4: +4.52 µsec  
5: +8.96 µsec  
3
6: +13.4 µsec  
<Note>  
Factory settings will remain unchanged even if an attempt is  
made to perform a setting operation.  
This sets whether the system phase is to be adjusted by the  
unit or from the external encoder remote controller.  
0: The system phase is adjusted from the external encoder  
remote controller.  
19  
SYS SC/H  
0000  
0001  
REMOTE  
LOCAL  
1: 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.  
This selects whether the system file lock mode is to be  
engaged or released.  
0: The lock is released (file data can be changed).  
1: The lock is engaged (file data cannot be changed).  
<Note>  
30  
MENU  
LOCK  
0000  
0001  
OFF  
ON  
Setup menu No. 00 (WFM SEL) can be changed at any time  
regardless of the setting selected for this menu item.  
The underline on the setting item denotes 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. A control matrix of the adjustments is shown below.  
Setting  
Item adjusted  
VIDEO LEVEL  
SYSTEM menu item  
11: SYS SC  
12: SYS H  
SYSTEM menu item  
SYSTEM menu item  
19: SYS SC/H  
SYSTEM menu item  
17: SYS H RANGE  
CHROMA LEVEL  
BLACK LEVEL  
CHROMA PHASE  
10: ENCODER SEL  
LOCAL  
LOCAL  
Unit  
Unit  
Unit  
Always FULL  
regardless of setting  
REMOTE  
LOCAL  
External encoder  
remote controller  
REMOTE  
External encoder  
remote controller  
REMOTE  
FULL/FINE  
60 (E)  
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
Setup menus  
USER menu  
<BASIC>  
Item  
Setting  
Superimposed  
display  
Superimposed  
display  
Description  
No.  
No.  
This sets the preroll time which can be set from 0 to 15  
seconds in 1-second increments.  
<Note>  
When the unit is set to automatic editing [PREVIEW, AUTO  
EDIT], the unit will not operate if the preroll time is set to 0  
seconds.  
000 P-ROLL  
TIME  
0000  
0S  
.
.
.
.
.
.
0005  
5S  
.
.
.
.
.
.
0015  
15S  
This selects the buttons which can be operated on the front panel  
when the REMOTE/LOCAL switch has been set to REMOTE.  
0: No buttons can be operated.  
1: Only the STOP and EJECT buttons can be operated.  
2: All buttons except for the RECORDER and PLAYER  
buttons can be operated.  
001 LOCAL  
ENA  
0000  
0001  
0002  
DIS  
ST&EJ  
ENA  
This selects the 12 or 24 hour display for the CTL counter.  
0: 12 hour display  
1: 24 hour display  
002 TAPE  
TIMER  
0000  
0001  
±12h  
24h  
This selects whether to indicate the remaining tape time  
(REMAIN) on the front panel display and the superimposed  
display at the VIDEO OUT 3/SERIAL OUT 3 connectors.  
0: Remaining tape time is not displayed.  
003 REMAIN  
SEL  
0000  
0001  
OFF  
ON  
1: Remaining tape time is displayed.  
<Note>  
• The remaining tape time is indicated at the far right of the  
second line on the front panel display and superimposed  
display.  
• Even when 1 (ON) has been selected, the remaining tape  
time is not displayed while it is being calculated after the  
cassette has been ejected or inserted.  
• When TIME has been selected as the setup menu item  
No. 008 (DISPLAY SEL) setting, the time is not indicated on  
the superimposed display.  
• No display appears if the freeze mark (F) is indicated by the  
setup menu item No. 111 (FRZ MODE SEL) setting.  
• No display appears if the tape start or end has been  
detected and BOT or EOT is displayed.  
This selects whether the SETUP-MENU user file No. is dis-  
played on-screen.  
0: The SETUP-MENU No. is not displayed.  
1: The SETUP-MENU No. is displayed.  
004 SETUP  
NUMBER  
0000  
0001  
OFF  
ON  
This selects whether the level meters are to display the CUE  
track signal level or the video signal level.  
0: The CUE track signal levels are displayed.  
1: The video signal levels are displayed.  
005 METER  
SELECT  
0000  
0001  
CUE  
VIDEO  
This selects whether or not to synchronize between two VTRs.  
0: No synchronization. The editing points deviate several  
frames, but editing can be started quickly.  
006 SYNCHRO-  
NIZE  
0000  
0001  
OFF  
ON  
1: Synchronization. Allows for error-free editing.  
This selects whether the time code and other super display  
which are output to the VIDEO OUT 3/SERIAL OUT 3 con-  
nector is to shown.  
007 SUPER  
0000  
0001  
0002  
OFF  
ON  
SW  
0: Not shown.  
1: Shown.  
2: ON or OFF for the superimposed display is selected by  
pressing the PLAY button while holding down the SET  
button on the lower section of the front panel.  
<Note>  
The regular playback operation is performed if the PLAY  
button is pressed first.  
The underline on the setting item denotes the initial setting.  
61 (E)  
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
Setup menus  
USER menu  
<BASIC> (continued)  
Item  
Setting  
Superimposed  
Superimposed  
display  
Description  
No.  
No.  
display  
This selects what information is to be provided by the time code  
and other super displays output to the VIDEO OUT 3/SERIAL  
OUT 3 connector.  
0: Time only.  
1: Time and status.  
2: Time, status and mode.  
3: Time and REC TIME  
4: Time and REC DATE (year/month/day)  
5: Time and REC DATE (month/day/year)  
6: Time and REC DATE (day/month/year)  
<Notes>  
008 DISPLAY  
SEL  
0000  
0001  
0002  
0003  
0004  
0005  
0006  
TIME  
T&STA  
T&S&M  
T&RT  
T&YMD  
T&MDY  
T&DMY  
1. Displayed as the mode is DVCPRO_50 for the DVCPRO50  
(50 Mbps), DVCPRO for the DVCPRO (25 Mbps), DV for  
the DV or DVCAM for the DVCAM.  
2. An error message appears if a warning or error has occurred  
when 2 (T&S&M) has been selected as this setting.  
3. REC 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.  
This sets the position of the characters on the horizontal plane  
for the time code and other super displays output to the  
VIDEO OUT 3/SERIAL OUT 3 connector.  
009 CHARA  
H-POS  
0000  
0
.
.
.
.
.
.
0004  
4
.
.
.
.
.
.
<Note>  
When setting this item, the DISPLAY SEL status is output to  
VIDEO OUT 3/SERIAL OUT 3 even if SUPER OFF has been  
set. However, when the menu is exited, operation complies  
with the SUPER OFF/ON setting.  
0015  
15  
Also, CHARA TYPE is output to VIDEO OUT 3/SERIAL OUT 3  
according to the status set in the menu.  
This sets the position of the characters on the vertical plane  
for the time code and other super displays output to the  
VIDEO OUT 3/SERIAL OUT 3 connector.  
010 CHARA  
V-POS  
625 mode  
0000  
0
.
.
.
.
.
.
<Notes>  
0023  
23  
.
.
.
.
.
.
1. When setting this item, the DISPLAY SEL status is output  
to VIDEO OUT 3/SERIAL OUT 3 even if SUPER OFF has  
been set. However, when the menu is exited, operation  
complies with the SUPER OFF/ON setting.  
2. When the DISPLAY SEL setting causes characters to  
extend beyond the edges of the screen, the setting value is  
changed so that the characters are automatically displayed  
in a position on the screen.  
0028  
28  
525 mode  
0000  
0
.
.
.
.
.
.
0018  
18  
.
.
.
.
.
.
0022  
22  
This selects the display type for the super display output to the  
VIDEO OUT 3/SERIAL OUT 3 connector as well as for dis-  
plays such as the setting menu, etc.  
011 CHARA  
TYPE  
0000  
0001  
WHITE  
W/OUT  
0: White characters against a black background.  
1: White characters with a black border.  
This sets the VTR’s recording and playback format.  
0: DVCPRO50 (50 Mbps) is selected.  
1: DVCPRO (25 Mbps) is selected.  
012 SYS  
FORMAT  
0000  
0001  
50M  
25M  
Sets the format in which the tape is to be played back.  
0: Compliance with the setup menu No. 012 (SYS FORMAT)  
setting.  
013 PB FORMAT 0000  
0001  
MANUAL  
AUTO  
1: The format complies with the format recorded on the tape  
when the DVCPRO mode has been selected as the setup  
menu item No. 014 (FORMAT SEL) setting.  
<Notes>  
• When an editing mode has been selected, the “MANUAL”  
setting is forcibly established for internal operations.  
• There is no automatic setting in the 525/625 mode.  
The underline on the setting item denotes the initial setting.  
62 (E)  
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
Setup menus  
USER menu  
<BASIC> (continued)  
Item  
Setting  
Superimposed  
Superimposed  
display  
Description  
No.  
No.  
display  
Selects the format to be established with an “L” or “S” size  
cassette.  
0: The DVCPRO (50 Mbps or 25 Mbps) mode is established  
when an “L” cassette is used; the DV mode is established  
when an “S” cassette is used.  
014 FORMAT  
SEL  
0000  
0001  
0002  
0003  
DVCPRO  
DV  
DVCAM  
SW  
1: The DV mode is established when an “L” or “S” cassette is  
used.  
2: The DVCAM mode is established when an “L” or “S”  
cassette is used.  
3: The format changes as below each time the STOP button  
and SET button on the lower section of the front panel are  
pressed simultaneously.  
“L” cassette:  
DVCPRO mode → DV mode → DVCAM mode → DVCPRO  
mode → ...  
“S” cassette:  
DV mode → DVCAM mode → DV mode → ...  
However, the format is switched only when the tape travel  
has been stopped by eject, stop, standby-off, etc.  
When the format is switched in the loading completion  
status, the REMAIN display may not appear accurately.  
<Notes>  
Bear in mind that the following problems may arise over and  
above trouble with playback if a tape with a different format  
from the one selected is inserted.  
1. When a DV or DVCAM tape is inserted while the DVCPRO  
mode is selected, the unit will proceed with recording but  
no guarantees are made for the resulting performance, etc.  
Conversely, when a DVCPRO tape is inserted while the DV  
or DVCAM mode is selected, the unit cannot perform  
recording.  
2. The remaining tape time will not be displayed accurately.  
3. The slow-down positions near the tape start and end will  
not be located accurately.  
4. In addition, no guarantees are given for performance, etc. if  
a tape with a different format from the one selected is  
inserted.  
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.  
015 MONI  
CONTROL  
0000  
0001  
MANU  
AUTO  
0: The recorder is not forcibly set to the EE mode.  
1: The recorder is forcibly set to the EE mode, and the  
player’s playback signals are output.  
Sets the preroll time using the PREROLL button when the  
multi-cue function has been set to ON. The time can be set in  
1-second increments from 0 to 15 seconds.  
016 CU-ROLL  
TIME  
0000  
0s  
.
.
.
.
.
.
0015  
15s  
The underline on the setting item denotes the initial setting.  
63 (E)  
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
Setup menus  
USER menu  
<OPERATION>  
Item  
Setting  
Superimposed  
display  
Superimposed  
display  
Description  
No.  
No.  
This selects the direct search dial operation.  
0: For direct search dial operations.  
1: Operation is not transferred to the search mode unless the  
search button is pressed.  
100 SEARCH  
ENA  
0000  
0001  
DIAL  
KEY  
This sets the maximum speed for shuttle operations.  
0: 8.4 (7.0)× normal speed  
101 SHTL MAX  
0000  
0001  
0002  
×8.4  
×16  
×32  
1: 16× normal speed  
2: 32× normal speed  
<Note>  
The value for the DV/DVCAM format is shown in parenthesis  
(
).  
This sets the maximum speed for FF and REW operations.  
0: 16 (32)× normal speed  
102 FF. REW  
MAX  
0000  
0001  
0002  
×16  
×32  
×50  
1: 32 (60)× normal speed  
2: 50 (100)× normal speed  
<Notes>  
• The speeds given in the parentheses apply in the DVCPRO  
(25 Mbps) mode.  
• With the DV/DVCAM format, the maximum speed is set to  
32× regardless of this item’s settings.  
This sets the status until the audio signal is output when  
operation switches from the stop or search modes to the play  
mode.  
103 AUDIO  
MUTE  
0000  
0001  
OFF  
ON  
0: The time until the audio is output is shortened.  
1: The audio is output after the status stabilizes.  
<Note>  
When set to 0 (OFF), the sound in the initially output part is  
incomplete. Therefore, this setting is not recommended for  
broadcasts.  
This selects whether to warn the operator when the  
REF.VIDEO signal has not been connected.  
0: Warning is not given.  
104 REF  
ALARM  
0000  
0001  
OFF  
ON  
1: Warning is given by the flashing STOP lamp.  
This selects the VTR mode in which the EE status is  
established when the TAPE/EE switch is set to EE.  
0: EE status is established in the STOP, FF or REW mode.  
However, EE status is always established in EJECT mode  
regardless of the TAPE/EE switch setting.  
105 AUTO EE  
SEL  
0000  
0001  
0002  
0003  
0004  
0005  
S/F/R  
STOP  
BLACK  
BLACK1  
GRAY 1: EE status is established only in the STOP mode. However,  
EE status is always established in EJECT mode regardless  
GRAY1  
of the TAPE/EE switch setting.  
2: EE status is established only in the STOP mode. However,  
EJECT is set as follows depending on the setting of the  
TAPE/EE switch.  
At the EE setting;  
The EE status is established.  
At the TAPE setting; The picture turns black. The sound is  
muted.  
3: EE status is established in the STOP, FF or REW mode.  
However, EJECT is set as follows depending on the setting  
of the TAPE/EE switch.  
At the EE setting;  
The EE status is established.  
At the TAPE setting; The picture turns black. The sound is  
muted.  
4: EE status is established only in the STOP mode. However,  
EJECT is set as follows depending on the setting of the  
TAPE/EE switch.  
At the EE setting;  
The EE status is established.  
At the TAPE setting; The picture turns gray. The sound is  
muted.  
5: EE status is established in the STOP, FF or REW mode.  
However, EJECT is set as follows depending on the setting  
of the TAPE/EE switch.  
At the EE setting;  
The EE status is established.  
At the TAPE setting; The picture turns gray. The sound is  
muted.  
The underline on the setting item denotes the initial setting.  
64 (E)  
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
Setup menus  
USER menu  
<OPERATION> (continued)  
Item  
Setting  
Superimposed  
display  
Superimposed  
display  
Description  
No.  
No.  
This selects the EE mode output signals.  
0: Signals are output with a delay equivalent to the length of  
internal signal processing.  
106 EE MODE  
SEL  
0000  
0001  
NORMAL  
THRU  
1: Signals are output directly, without internal processing, and  
so are output with no delay.  
<Note>  
When editing mode is selected, SDTI is selected as the video  
input signal, or INT SG is selected at either VIDEO or AUDIO,  
the internal operations are forcibly set to NORMAL.  
This set the play delay time in frame increments.  
107 PLAY  
DELAY  
0000  
0
.
.
.
.
.
.
0015  
15  
This selects the CAPSTAN LOCK mode for the 4F and 8F  
settings of the CF switch.  
0: 4F mode  
108 CAP.LOCK  
0000  
0001  
4F  
8F  
1: 8F mode  
<Note>  
This setup menu is not displayed in the 525 mode.  
This selects whether to rewind the tape automatically to the  
tape start when the tape end is detected.  
0: The tape stops at the tape end.  
109 AUTO REW  
0000  
0001  
OFF  
ON  
1: The tape is rewound to the tape start.  
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.  
110 MEMORY  
STOP  
0000  
0001  
OFF  
ON  
0: The VTR does not stop.  
1: The VTR stops automatically.  
<Notes>  
1. The stop mode concerned is either the stop or the still-  
picture (SHTL STILL) mode depending on the setup menu  
No. 315 (AFTER CUE-UP) setting.  
2. When both the AUTO REW function and MEMORY function  
have been selected at the same time, the AUTO REW  
function takes precedence.  
The underline on the setting item denotes the initial setting.  
Memory stop function  
The MEMORY STOP function does not work if it is  
activated within a range of 0 ± 2 frames.  
FWD direction  
Zero  
point  
3
REW button  
1
FF button  
4
FF button  
2
REW button  
z 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.  
x 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.”  
c 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.  
v 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.”  
65 (E)  
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
Setup menus  
USER menu  
<OPERATION> (continued)  
Item  
Setting  
Superimposed  
display  
Superimposed  
display  
Description  
No.  
No.  
This selects the output picture in the STANDBY OFF (HALF  
LOADING) and EJECT modes.  
0: The video output is muted.  
1: When the STANDBY OFF (HALF LOADING) mode is  
established, the picture being played back at the time is  
frozen and output.  
111 FRZ MODE  
SEL  
0000  
0001  
0002  
DIS  
STBOFF  
SOF&EJ  
2: When the STANDBY OFF (HALF LOADING) or EJECT  
mode is established, the picture being played back at the  
time is frozen and output.  
<Notes>  
• Field freeze is used for freezing the picture.  
• In the EJECT mode, freeze frames are output only when 2  
(BLACK), 3 (BLACK1), 4 (GRAY) or 5 (GRAY1) is selected  
as the setup menu item No. 105 (AUTO EE SEL) setting.  
This selects whether video input switching using the INPUT  
SELECT switch is to be enabled or disabled.  
0: Video input switching using the INPUT SELECT switch is  
enabled.  
112 V IN SEL  
INH  
0000  
0001  
0002  
OFF  
ON  
REC  
1: Video input switching using the INPUT SELECT switch is  
disabled.  
2: Video input switching using the INPUT SELECT switch  
after the unit has been transferred to a recording (but not  
editing) mode is disabled.  
<Note>  
Even when the 1 (ON) or 2 (REC) setting is selected to  
disable video input switching using the INPUT SELECT  
switch, it is still possible to set the setup menu item No. 600  
(INT SG).  
This selects whether audio input switching using the INPUT  
SELECT switch is to be enabled or disabled.  
0: Audio input switching using the INPUT SELECT switch is  
enabled.  
113 A IN SEL  
INH  
0000  
0001  
0002  
OFF  
ON  
REC  
1: Audio input switching using the INPUT SELECT switch is  
disabled.  
2: Audio input switching using the INPUT SELECT switch  
after the unit has been transferred to a recording (but not  
editing) mode is disabled.  
<Note>  
Even when the 1 (ON) or 2 (REC) setting is selected to  
disable audio input switching using the INPUT SELECT  
switch, it is still possible to set the setup menu items No. 700  
(INT SG), No. 715 (CH1 IN SEL), No. 716 (CH2 IN SEL), No.  
717 (CH3 IN SEL), No. 718 (CH4 IN SEL), No. 719 (DIGI IN  
SEL12) and No. 720 (DIGI IN SEL34).  
This selects whether to cause the REC INHIBIT lamp to flash  
or light up when the cassette has been set to the accidental  
erasure prevention status.  
114 REC INH  
LAMP  
0000  
0001  
LIGHT  
FLASH  
0: The lamp lights up.  
1: The lamp flashes.  
<Note>  
When the REC INHIBIT switch is set to ON, the REC INHIBIT  
lamp always lights regardless of the general setting status.  
This selects whether to enable or disable the operation of the  
EJECT button on the front panel.  
0: Operation is disabled while the unit is in the recording  
mode.  
115 EJECT SW  
INH  
0000  
0001  
REC  
OFF  
1: Operation is enabled in all modes.  
The underline on the setting item denotes the initial setting.  
66 (E)  
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
Setup menus  
USER menu  
<OPERATION> (continued)  
Item  
Setting  
Superimposed  
display  
Superimposed  
display  
Description  
No.  
No.  
Selects whether the EJECT lamp is to remain lit or be turned  
off in the cassette out status.  
0: The EJECT lamp remains lit.  
116 EJECT  
LAMP  
0000  
0001  
MODE1  
MODE2  
1: The EJECT lamp goes off.  
Selects ON or OFF for the multi-cue function.  
0: Multi-cue function OFF  
1: Multi-cue function ON  
130 MULTI CUE  
0000  
0001  
OFF  
ON  
<Notes>  
• Editing cannot be performed when ON has been selected as  
the multi-cue function setting.  
• When the multi-cue function is set to ON in the editing mode  
selection status, the editing channel selection buttons are  
automatically released.  
• When the multi-cue function has been set to ON, the deck-  
to-deck facility cannot be used.  
• When the multi-cue function has been set to ON, the mode  
cannot be indicated on the front panel counter display.  
Selects the cue point registration operation when the multi-  
cue function has been set to ON.  
0: Registration takes place on the selected page, and 8 cue  
points can be registered.  
131 PAGE MODE 0000  
0001  
MANU  
AUTO  
1: When the page on which cue points are being registered  
has been filled, registration automatically continues on the  
next page. A total of 80 cue points can be registered on up  
to 10 pages.  
Selects the registration operation which is to be performed if  
all the cue points have already been registered when the  
multi-cue function has been set to ON.  
132 ROTA MODE 0000  
0001  
OFF  
ON  
0: The registration operation is not performed.  
1: The registration operation is continued. If “MANU” has  
been selected as the setup menu No. 131 (PAGE MODE)  
setting, the cue point is registered in CUE 1 on the same  
page; if “AUTO” has been selected, it is registered in  
CUE01.  
The underline on the setting item denotes the initial setting.  
67 (E)  
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
Setup menus  
USER menu  
<INTERFACE>  
Item  
Setting  
Superimposed  
display  
Superimposed  
display  
Description  
No.  
No.  
This selects whether two or more VTRs are to be operated in  
synchronization.  
0: No operation in synchronization  
1: Operation in synchronization  
<Note>  
200 PARA RUN  
0000  
0001  
DIS  
ENA  
When operating two or more VTRs in synchronization, set all  
the VTRs to 0001 (ENA).  
This selects whether the 9P connector functions when the  
REMOTE/LOCAL switch has been set to REMOTE.  
0: Do not function  
201 9P SEL  
202 ID SEL  
0000  
0001  
OFF  
ON  
1: Function  
This selects the ID information which is returned to the  
controller.  
0: 20 25H = 525 mode; 21 25H = 625 mode  
1: The DVCPRO’s original ID (F0 33H = 525 mode; F1 33H =  
625 mode) is returned.  
0000  
0001  
OTHER  
DVCPRO  
This selects whether the PARALLEL (25P) connector functions  
when the REMOTE/LOCAL switch has been set to REMOTE.  
0: Does not function  
203 25P SEL  
0000  
0001  
OFF  
ON  
1: Functions  
These settings are for selecting whether the RS-232C  
connector is to function when the REMOTE/LOCAL switch is  
set to REMOTE.  
204 RS232C SEL 0000  
0001  
OFF  
ON  
0: Connector does not function.  
1: Connector functions.  
These settings are for selecting the RS-232C communication  
speed (baud rate).  
205 BAUD RATE 0000  
300  
600  
1200  
2400  
4800  
9600  
0001  
0002  
0003  
0004  
0005  
These settings are for selecting the RS-232C data length.  
(Unit: bit)  
206 DATA  
LENGTH  
0000  
0001  
7
8
These settings are for selecting the RS-232C stop bit length.  
(Unit: bit)  
207 STOP BIT  
0000  
0001  
1
2
These settings are for selecting the none, odd or even for the  
RS-232C parity bit.  
0: Parity bit is not used.  
1: An odd number of bits is used for the parity system.  
2: An even number of bits is used for the parity system.  
208 PARITY  
0000  
0001  
0002  
NON  
ODD  
EVEN  
These settings are for selecting whether the ACK code is to be  
returned when a command is received from RS-232C.  
0: ACK code is not returned.  
209 RETURN  
ACK  
0000  
0001  
OFF  
ON  
1: ACK code is returned.  
For selecting the method used to detect the STANDBY  
COMMAND signal input at the PARALLEL (25P) connector.  
0: Each time active signals are detected, the STANDBY ON or  
STANDBY OFF mode is selected alternately.  
210 25P STBY  
CMD  
0000  
0001  
OFF/ON  
ON  
1: 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.  
The underline on the setting item denotes the initial setting.  
68 (E)  
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
Setup menus  
USER menu  
<INTERFACE> (continued)  
Item  
Setting  
Superimposed  
display  
Superimposed  
display  
Description  
No.  
No.  
This selects whether the PARALLEL (25P) connector is to  
function when the REMOTE/LOCAL switch is at the LOCAL  
position.  
211 LOCAL 25P  
0000  
0001  
OFF  
ON  
0: The connector does not function.  
1: The connector functions.  
For selecting the remote control connector to control the slave  
when the unit is used as the master during deck-to-deck  
operations.  
212 MASTER  
PORT  
0000  
0001  
IN/OUT  
OUT  
0: The IN/OUT connector is used.  
1: The OUT connector is used.  
<Note>  
This menu item takes effect only when the REMOTE/LOCAL  
switch has been set to the LOCAL position.  
The underline on the setting item denotes the initial setting.  
69 (E)  
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
Setup menus  
USER menu  
<EDIT>  
Item  
Setting  
Superimposed  
display  
Superimposed  
display  
Description  
No.  
No.  
This selects the operation to be performed when an edit point  
has been set incorrectly (when the OUT point is before the IN  
point).  
301 IN/OUT  
DEL  
0000  
0001  
MANU  
AUTO  
0: Editing is not executed unless the illegal edit point is  
cleared or set again properly.  
1: The edit points already input are automatically cleared.  
This selects whether to show a negative display when the IN  
point is greater than the OUT point.  
0: No negative display.  
302 NEGA  
FLASH  
0000  
0001  
OFF  
ON  
1: Negative display.  
This selects STD or NON-STD in accordance with the compo-  
site input signal.  
0: Standard/non-standard signals are automatically identified  
and processed.  
303 STD/  
0000  
0001  
0002  
AUTO  
STD  
N-STD  
NON-STD  
1: Standard signals are processed. (Forced STD)  
2: Non-standard signals are processed. (Forced NON-STD)  
<Note>  
Use the non-standard (N-STD) setting when video or audio  
trouble occurs with signals from laser discs or a satellite.  
This selects the video signal processing.  
304 SERVO  
REF  
0000  
0001  
0002  
AUTO  
EXT  
INPUT  
0: Servo is synchronized with the input signal during recording  
and editing, or with the REF signal during playback.  
1: Servo is synchronized at all times with the REF signal.  
2: The servo is synchronized with the input signal at all times.  
This sets the channel assignments for the controller’s  
analogue audio preset when editing the digital audio of the  
VTR using a controller which does not have a digital audio edit  
preset control function.  
This selects the channel concerned when the VTR CH1 edit  
preset is set in compliance with the ON or OFF presetting for  
the analogue audio signals designated by the controller.  
0: Not set.  
305 EDIT  
RPLCE1  
0000  
0001  
0002  
0003  
N-DEF  
CH1  
CH2  
CH1+2  
1: Compliance with analogue CH1 edit preset.  
2: Compliance with analogue CH2 edit preset.  
3: Compliance with either analogue CH1 or CH2 edit preset.  
The same type of setting as setup menu No. 305. This selects  
the channel concerned when the CH2 edit preset is set in  
compliance with the ON or OFF presetting for the analogue  
audio signals designated by the controller.  
306 EDIT  
RPLCE2  
0000  
0001  
0002  
0003  
N-DEF  
CH1  
CH2  
CH1+2  
0: Not set.  
1: Compliance with analogue CH1 edit preset.  
2: Compliance with analogue CH2 edit preset.  
3: Compliance with either analogue CH1 or CH2 edit preset.  
The same type of setting as setup menu No. 305. This selects  
the channel concerned when the CH3 edit preset is set in  
compliance with the ON or OFF presetting for the analogue  
audio signals designated by the controller.  
307 EDIT  
RPLCE3  
0000  
0001  
0002  
0003  
N-DEF  
CH1  
CH2  
CH1+CH2  
0: Not set.  
1: Compliance with analogue CH1 edit preset.  
2: Compliance with analogue CH2 edit preset.  
3: Compliance with either analogue CH1 or CH2 edit preset.  
The underline on the setting item denotes the initial setting.  
70 (E)  
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
Setup menus  
USER menu  
<EDIT> (continued)  
Item  
Setting  
Superimposed  
Superimposed  
display  
Description  
No.  
No.  
display  
The same type of setting as setup menu No. 305. This selects  
the channel concerned when the CH4 edit preset is set in  
compliance with the ON or OFF presetting for the analogue  
audio signals designated by the controller.  
308 EDIT  
RPLCE4  
0000  
0001  
0002  
0003  
N-DEF  
CH1  
CH2  
CH1+CH2  
0: Not set.  
1: Compliance with analogue CH1 edit preset.  
2: Compliance with analogue CH2 edit preset.  
3: Compliance with analogue CH1 or CH2 edit preset.  
The same type of setting as setup menu No. 305. This selects  
the channel concerned when the CUE edit preset is set in  
compliance with the ON or OFF presetting for the analogue  
audio signals designated by the editor or controller.  
0: Not set.  
309 EDIT  
RPLCEC  
0000  
0001  
0002  
0003  
N-DEF  
CH1  
CH2  
CH1+2  
1: Compliance with analogue CH1 edit preset.  
2: Compliance with analogue CH2 edit preset.  
3: Compliance with either analogue CH1 or CH2 edit preset.  
This selects whether to conduct simultaneous playback while  
editing is in progress.  
0: No simultaneous playback  
1: Simultaneous playback  
310 CONFI  
EDIT  
0000  
0001  
OFF  
ON  
<Note>  
Simultaneous playback is valid when the TAPE/EE switch is  
set to TAPE.  
This selects the connection method for the digital audio edit IN  
point.  
0: Cut processing  
1: V Fade processing  
311 AUD EDIT  
IN  
0000  
0001  
CUT  
FADE  
This selects the connection method for the digital audio edit  
OUT point.  
0: Cut processing  
1: V Fade processing  
312 AUD EDIT  
OUT  
0000  
0001  
CUT  
FADE  
This selects whether the IN point is to be entered using the  
PREROLL button when it has not been entered.  
0: IN point is not entered.  
313 AUTO  
ENTRY  
0000  
0001  
DIS  
ENA  
1: IN point is entered.  
This selects the CF adjustment deck with deck-to-deck  
editing.  
0: The player’s edit IN/OUT points are adjusted. (reference as  
the RECORDER side)  
314 CF ADJ  
SEL  
0000  
0001  
PLAYER  
RECORD  
1: The recorder’s edit IN/OUT points are adjusted. (reference  
as the PLAYER side)  
This selects the mode after cue-up operation is complete.  
0: STOP mode  
1: SHTL STILL mode  
315 AFTER  
CUE-UP  
0000  
0001  
STOP  
STILL  
The underline on the setting item denotes the initial setting.  
71 (E)  
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
Setup menus  
USER menu  
<EDIT> (continued)  
Item  
Setting  
Superimposed  
Superimposed  
display  
Description  
No.  
No.  
display  
Establishes the setting for voice-over and/or audio cross  
channel editing using the AJ-YA752 audio memory unit or  
built-in audio memory.  
0: Neither voice-over nor audio cross channel editing is  
performed.  
317 AUD MEM  
MODE  
0000  
0001  
0002  
0003  
0004  
OFF  
AMU_X  
AMU_VO  
INT_X  
INT_VO  
1: Audio cross channel editing is performed using the AJ-  
YA752 audio memory unit.  
2: Voice-over editing is performed using the AJ-YA752 audio  
memory unit.  
3: Audio cross channel editing is performed using the internal  
audio memory.  
4: Voice-over editing is performed using the internal audio  
memory.  
<Notes>  
• The RS-232C interface will not function with the 1 (AMU_X)  
or 2 (AMU_VO) setting.  
• When the 2 (AMU_VO) or 4 (INT_VO) setting is selected,  
the channels selected by the setup menu item No. 318 (AUD  
MEM CH) setting are output to the monitor with any delay  
automatically eliminated internally using the CUE system.  
Consequently, CUE audio no longer functions, and the setup  
menu item No. 726 (REC CUE) also loses its function since  
this is now automatically switched internally.  
Up to 20 seconds of sound can be stored in the unit’s  
internal memory. It should be borne in mind that even if an  
attempt is made to store more than 20 seconds of sound in  
the memory, all the audio signals in excess of the memory’s  
20-second capacity will fail to be stored.  
• Refer to the instruction manual of the AJ-YA752 audio  
memory unit for details on how to use each mode using this  
unit.  
This sets the channel for the voice-over or audio cross  
channel editing which is performed using the AJ-YA752 audio  
memory unit or internal audio memory.  
0: The signals are recorded onto CH1.  
1: The signals are recorded onto CH2.  
318 AUD MEM  
CH  
0000  
0001  
0002  
0003  
CH1  
CH2  
CH3  
CH4  
2: The signals are recorded onto CH3.  
3: The signals are recorded onto CH4.  
<Note>  
This setting has no effect when AMU_VO has been selected  
as the setup menu No. 317 (AUD MEM MODE) setting.  
This sets the maximum VAR FWD speed.  
0: +4.1 (+3.1)× speed  
320 VAR FWD  
MAX  
0000  
0001  
0002  
+4.1  
+2  
+1  
1: +2 (+1.85)× speed  
2: +1× speed  
<Notes>  
• The value for the DV/DVCAM format is shown in parenthesis  
(
).  
• At any speed setting other than 0 (+4.1×), the phase cannot  
be synchronized from the editing controller.  
This sets the maximum VAR REV speed.  
0: –4.1 (–3.1)× speed  
1: –2 (–1.85)× speed  
2: –1× speed  
<Note>  
321 VAR REV  
MAX  
0000  
0001  
0002  
–4.1  
–2  
–1  
The value for the DV/DVCAM format is shown in parenthesis  
(
).  
The underline on the setting item denotes the initial setting.  
72 (E)  
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
Setup menus  
USER menu  
<EDIT> (continued)  
Item  
Setting  
Superimposed  
Superimposed  
display  
Description  
No.  
No.  
display  
This sets the maximum JOG FWD speed.  
0: +4.1 (+3.1)× speed  
323 JOG FWD  
MAX  
0000  
0001  
0002  
+4.1  
+2  
+1  
1: +2 (+1.85)× speed  
2: +1× speed  
<Notes>  
• The value for the DV/DVCAM format is shown in parenthesis  
(
).  
• The maximum speed is set to +2 (+1)× when the dial on the  
front panel is operated.  
• At any speed setting other than 0 (+4.1×), the phase cannot  
be synchronized from an editing controller which synchro-  
nizes the phase using the JOG command.  
This sets the maximum JOG REV speed.  
0: –4.1 (–3.1)× speed  
1: –2 (–1.85)× speed  
2: –1× speed  
<Notes>  
324 JOG REV  
MAX  
0000  
0001  
0002  
–4.1  
–2  
–1  
• The value for the DV/DVCAM format is shown in parenthesis  
(
).  
• When the dial on the front panel is operated, the maximum  
speed is set to –1 (–1)×.  
This sets the postroll time.  
Any time from 0 to 5 seconds can be set in 1-second units.  
325 POSTROLL  
TM  
0000  
0001  
0002  
0003  
0004  
0005  
0s  
1s  
2s  
3s  
4s  
5s  
The underline on the setting item denotes the initial setting.  
73 (E)  
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
Setup menus  
USER menu  
<TAPE PROTECT>  
Item  
Setting  
Superimposed  
Superimposed  
display  
Description  
No.  
No.  
display  
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/VAR/SHTL) mode. (Unit: s = second, min = minute)  
<Notes>  
• When a DV/DVCAM tape is used, any setting above 10  
seconds will be treated as 10 seconds.  
However, the selection screen will show operations up to 2  
minutes.  
• STEP FWD and HALF LOADING are provided in the tape  
protection mode. Either of these can be set for STOP and  
SEARCH STILL.  
400 STILL  
TIMER  
0000  
0001  
0002  
0003  
0004  
0005  
0006  
0007  
0008  
0.5s  
5s  
10s  
20s  
30s  
40s  
50s  
1min  
2min  
When the time selected as the setup menu item No. 400  
(STILL TIMER) setting elapses while the unit is in the search  
STILL (JOG/VAR/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.  
0: STEP FWD.  
401 SRC  
0000  
0001  
STEP  
HALF  
PROTECT  
1: 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 1 minute for a DV/DVCAM tape).  
This selects the drum operation in the STANDBY OFF (HALF  
LOADING) mode.  
0: The drum stops rotating.  
402 DRUM  
STDBY  
0000  
0001  
OFF  
ON  
1: The drum continues rotating.  
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.  
403 STOP  
0000  
0001  
STEP  
HALF  
PROTECT  
0: STEP FWD  
1: HALF LOADING  
<Note>  
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).  
The underline on the setting item denotes the initial setting.  
<Note>  
The cumulative standby time at the same tape position increases when transmitting  
programmes or otherwise using identical materials repeatedly.  
74 (E)  
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
Setup menus  
USER menu  
<TIME CODE>  
Item  
Setting  
Superimposed  
display  
Superimposed  
display  
Description  
No.  
No.  
For selecting whether to output the VITC signal at the posi-  
tions selected by setup menu items No. 501 (VITC POS-1)  
and No. 502 (VITC POS-2).  
500 VITC  
BLANK  
0000  
0001  
BLANK  
THRU  
0: VITC signals are not output.  
1: VITC signals are output.  
This sets the position where the VITC signal is to be inserted.  
<Note>  
The same line as the one used for the setup menu item  
No. 502 (VITC POS-2) setting cannot be set.  
501 VITC  
POS-1  
625 mode  
0000  
7L  
.
.
.
.
.
.
0004  
11L  
.
.
.
.
.
.
0015  
22L  
525 mode  
0000  
10L  
.
.
.
.
.
.
0006  
16L  
.
.
.
.
.
.
0010  
20L  
This sets the position where the VITC signal is to be inserted.  
<Note>  
The same line as the one used for the setup menu item  
No. 501 (VITC POS-1) setting cannot be set.  
502 VITC  
POS-2  
625 mode  
0000  
7L  
.
.
.
.
.
.
0006  
13L  
.
.
.
.
.
.
0015  
22L  
525 mode  
0000  
10L  
.
.
.
.
.
.
0008  
18L  
.
.
.
.
.
.
0010  
20L  
This selects the signal to be regenerated when the time code  
generator (TCG) in the REGEN mode.  
0: Both the time code and user bit are regenerated.  
1: Only the time code is regenerated.  
503 TCG  
REGEN  
0000  
0001  
0002  
TC&UB  
TC  
UB  
2: Only the user bit is regenerated.  
This selects whether the time code is to be regenerated during  
automatic editing using the unit’s control panel.  
0: Time code is regenerated with assemble or insert editing.  
1: Time code is regenerated with assemble editing.  
2: Time code is regenerated with insert editing.  
504 REGEN  
MODE  
0000  
0001  
0002  
0003  
AS&IN  
ASSEM  
INSRT  
SW  
3: Setting complies with REGEN/PRESET switch setting.  
This selects the time code to be used when an external time  
code is to be used.  
0: The LTC of the TIME CODE IN connector is used.  
1: The video signal VITC is used.  
505 EXT TC  
SEL  
0000  
0001  
LTC  
VITC  
This sets the usage status of the user bit of the time code  
generated by the TCG.  
0: NOT SPECIFIED (character set not specified)  
1: ISO CHARACTER (8 bits character set based on ISO646,  
ISO2022)  
2: UNASSIGNED 1 (undefined)  
3: UNASSIGNED 2 (undefined)  
4: UNASSIGNED 3 (undefined)  
5: PAGE/LINE  
506 BINARY  
GP  
0000  
0001  
0002  
0003  
0004  
0005  
0006  
0007  
000  
001  
010  
011  
100  
101  
110  
111  
6: UNASSIGNED 4 (undefined)  
7: UNASSIGNED 5 (undefined)  
The underline on the setting item denotes the initial setting.  
75 (E)  
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
Setup menus  
USER menu  
<TIME CODE> (continued)  
Item  
Setting  
Superimposed  
display  
Superimposed  
display  
Description  
No.  
No.  
This selects whether to control the phase correction of the  
LTC generated by the TCG.  
0: Phase correction control is not performed.  
1: Phase correction control is performed.  
507 PHASE  
CORR  
0000  
0001  
OFF  
ON  
This selects whether the CF flag of the TCG is to ON.  
0: CF flag is OFF.  
1: CF flag is ON.  
508 TCG CF  
FLAG  
0000  
0001  
OFF  
ON  
This selects the DF/NDF mode for CTL and TCG.  
0: Drop frame mode.  
1: Non-drop frame mode.  
509 DF MODE  
0000  
0001  
DF  
NDF  
<Notes>  
• DF mode is valid only when the LOCAL/REMOTE switch is  
set to LOCAL or the setup menu No. 001 (LOCAL ENA) is  
set to ENA.  
• This setup menu is not displayed in the 625 mode.  
This is used to switch the phase of the time code, which is  
output from the TIME CODE OUT connector, for the external  
LTC input when the TC INT/EXT switch is at the EXT position.  
0: Time code is synchronized with output video signal.  
510 TC OUT  
REF  
0000  
0001  
V OUT  
TC IN  
1: Time code is synchronized with external time code input.  
This selects how the VITC which is to be superimposed onto  
the output video signal is to be output.  
0: During recording: The input time code, which was selected  
by the setup menu No. 505 (EXT TC  
SEL) setting and TC INT/EXT switch, is  
output as the VITC.  
511 VITC OUT  
0000  
0001  
SBC  
VAUX  
During playback: The time code recorded in the SBC area  
is output as the VITC.  
1: During recording: The time code detected from the input  
video signal is output as the VITC.  
During playback: The time code recorded in the VAUX  
area is output as the VITC.  
<Note>  
The time code detected from the input video signal is auto-  
matically recorded in the VAUX area while pictures are being  
recorded.  
The underline on the setting item denotes the initial setting.  
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.  
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.  
<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.  
76 (E)  
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
Setup menus  
USER menu  
<VIDEO>  
Item  
Setting  
Superimposed  
display  
Superimposed  
display  
Description  
No.  
No.  
This selects whether to generate the internal signal.  
0: Signal is not generated.  
1: The black burst is generated.  
600 INT SG  
0000  
0001  
0002  
OFF  
BB  
CB  
2: 100% colour bars are generated.  
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.  
601 OUT  
VSYNC  
0000  
0001  
N-VF  
VF  
0: Signals are not floated.  
1: Signals are floated.  
Selects whether to mute the video output signals when a  
blank on the tape has been detected during playback.  
0: No muting. (Freeze)  
602 V-MUTE  
SEL  
0000  
0001  
N-MUTE  
LOW RF  
1: Muting. (Set to gray.)  
This selects ON or OFF for the closed caption signal in the  
first field.  
0: Forced blanking performed.  
1: Blanking not performed.  
603 CC (F1)  
BLANK  
0000  
0001  
BLANK  
THRU  
<Note>  
This setup menu is not displayed in the 625 mode.  
This selects ON or OFF for the closed caption signal in the  
second field.  
0: Forced blanking performed.  
1: Blanking not performed.  
604 CC (F2)  
BLANK  
0000  
0001  
BLANK  
THRU  
<Note>  
This setup menu is not displayed in the 625 mode.  
This selects the freeze mode for still pictures.  
0: Field freeze.  
1: Frame freeze.  
605 FREEZE  
SEL  
0000  
0001  
FIELD  
FRAME  
<Note>  
When frame freeze has been selected, the frame slow status  
is established with the slow setting.  
This selects chroma colour killer processing for the video  
output signals.  
0: The signals are forcibly processed as B/W signals.  
1: The signals are automatically processed.  
606 OUT C  
KILL  
0000  
0001  
B/W  
COLOR  
This selects whether to superimpose EDH onto the serial  
output signals.  
0: EDH is not superimposed.  
609 EDH  
0000  
0001  
OFF  
ON  
1: EDH is superimposed.  
This selects the component input signal level.  
0: MII level.  
1: ß cam level.  
610 Pb/Pr  
IN LV  
0000  
0001  
MII  
B-CAM  
<Note>  
This setup menu is not displayed in the 625 mode.  
This selects colour killer processing for the video input signals.  
0: The signals are forcibly processed as B/W signals.  
1: The signals are automatically processed.  
611 INPUT  
C KILL  
0000  
0001  
B/W  
AUTO  
<Note>  
This selects the analogue component output level.  
0: MII level  
1: ß-CAM level  
<Note>  
614 Pb/Pr OUT  
LV  
0000  
0001  
MII  
B-CAM  
When no optional board  
(AJ-YA956 or AJ-YA957)  
has been installed, setup  
menus No. 610 and 611  
are not displayed.  
This setup menu is not displayed in the 625 mode.  
The underline on the setting item denotes the initial setting.  
77 (E)  
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
Setup menus  
USER menu  
<VIDEO> (continued)  
Item  
Setting  
Superimposed  
Superimposed  
display  
Description  
No.  
No.  
display  
Vertical interpolation is conducted automatically during slow-  
motion playback to reduce the vertical movement of the play-  
back pictures. However, this menu item enables the inter-  
polation operation to be forcibly turned off.  
618 INTERPOLATE 0000  
0001  
OFF  
AUTO  
0: Interpolation is forcibly turned off.  
1: Interpolation is automatically turned on during slow-motion  
playback.  
This selects the operation mode for edge subcarrier reduction  
(ESR) in the playback circuit.  
0: The mode is forcibly set to OFF.  
1: The mode is automatically set to ON or OFF depending on  
the VTR operation.  
620 ESR MODE  
621 CCR MODE  
0000  
0001  
OFF  
AUTO  
This selects the cross colour processing during playback.  
0: The cross colour is output with no changes made.  
1: The cross colour can be reduced.  
0000  
0001  
OFF  
ON  
<Note>  
This setup menu is not displayed in the 625 mode.  
This selects the operation to the video index (CF and WIDE)  
for the serial output.  
0: The video index is not added to serial output signal.  
1: CF and WIDE information is added to the serial output  
signal as the video index.  
640 SDI INDEX  
O
0000  
0001  
OFF  
ON  
For selecting the serial input mode.  
650 SER IN  
MODE  
0000  
0001  
MANU  
AUTO  
0: The SDI signal or SDTI signal is automatically selected in  
accordance with the serial input signal. The input display  
on the front panel is automatically switched in accordance  
with the input signal.  
1: The same mode is selected as the input mode selected on  
the front panel.  
For selecting the signal to be output to serial output 1.  
0: The SDI signal is output.  
1: The SDTI signal is output.  
652 SER OUT1  
SEL  
0000  
0001  
SDI  
SDTI  
Selects the VTR and SDTI input/output operation when a  
DVCPRO50 or DVCPRO tape has been inserted.  
0: Normal mode is set.  
653 SDTI MODE 0000  
0001  
1X_R  
2X_P  
Recording, playback and SDTI input/output can be  
performed at 1× speed.  
1: 2× transmission mode is set.  
Playback and SDTI output can be performed at 2× speed.  
<Notes>  
• This setup menu’s setting takes effect only when “SDTI” or  
“AUTO” has been selected as the setup menu No. 652 (SER  
OUT1 SEL) setting. If “SDI” has been selected, the tape will  
be recorded and played back at the 1× speed regardless of  
this setup menu’s setting.  
• When “2X_P” has been selected, the tape cannot be played  
back at the 1× speed.  
<Note>  
• If a tape is inserted when “2X_P” has been selected, the  
REC INHIBIT lamp lights and recording operations are pro-  
hibited. In addition, the VV mode will be established at all  
times, and the EE pictures will not be output.  
• When a DV or DVCAM tape has been inserted, it is played  
back at the 1× speed regardless of this setup menu’s setting.  
If the optional SDTI inter-  
face board (model AJ-  
YAC960P) has not been  
installed, setup menus  
No. 650, 652 and 653  
will not be displayed.  
The underline on the setting item denotes the initial setting.  
78 (E)  
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
Setup menus  
USER menu  
<AUDIO>  
Item  
Setting  
Superimposed  
display  
Superimposed  
display  
Description  
No.  
No.  
This selects whether or not the internal signal is to be  
generated.  
0: The signal is not generated.  
1: The signal is generated.  
700 INT SG  
0000  
0001  
OFF  
ON  
This selects the audio input (CH1) reference level switching.  
This selects the audio input (CH2) reference level switching.  
This selects the audio input (CH3) reference level switching.  
This selects the audio input (CH4) reference level switching.  
This selects the CUE input reference level switching.  
701 CH1 IN  
LV  
0000  
0001  
0002  
4dB  
0dB  
–20dB  
702 CH2 IN  
LV  
0000  
0001  
0002  
4dB  
0dB  
–20dB  
703 CH3 IN  
LV  
0000  
0001  
0002  
4dB  
0dB  
–20dB  
704 CH4 IN  
LV  
0000  
0001  
0002  
4dB  
0dB  
–20dB  
705 CUE IN  
LV  
0000  
0001  
0002  
0003  
4dB  
0dB  
–20dB  
–60dB  
This selects the audio output (CH1) reference level switching.  
This selects the audio output (CH2) reference level switching.  
This selects the audio output (CH3) reference level switching.  
This selects the audio output (CH4) reference level switching.  
This selects the CUE output reference level switching.  
706 CH1 OUT  
LV  
0000  
0001  
0002  
4dB  
0dB  
–20dB  
707 CH2 OUT  
LV  
0000  
0001  
0002  
4dB  
0dB  
–20dB  
708 CH3 OUT  
LV  
0000  
0001  
0002  
4dB  
0dB  
–20dB  
709 CH4 OUT  
LV  
0000  
0001  
0002  
4dB  
0dB  
–20dB  
710 CUE OUT  
LV  
0000  
0001  
0002  
4dB  
0dB  
–20dB  
This selects the audio monitor output (Lch) reference level  
switching.  
711 MONIL  
0000  
0001  
0002  
4dB  
0dB  
–20dB  
OUT  
LV  
This selects the audio monitor output (Rch) reference level  
switching.  
712 MONIR  
0000  
0001  
0002  
4dB  
0dB  
–20dB  
OUT  
LV  
This selects the audio monitor output volume UNITY/  
VARIABLE reference switching.  
0: The volume is output at the preset value.  
713 MONI  
OUT  
0000  
0001  
UNITY  
VAR  
1: The volume is linked with the headphones volume control.  
This sets the emphasis ON or OFF.  
714 EMPHASIS  
0000  
0001  
OFF  
ON  
This selects the CH1 input when USER SET has been  
selected by pressing the unit’s AUDIO input selector switch.  
0: Analogue input.  
715 CH1 IN  
SEL  
0000  
0001  
ANA  
DIGI  
1: Digital input.  
The underline on the setting item denotes the initial setting.  
79 (E)  
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
Setup menus  
USER menu  
<AUDIO> (continued)  
Item  
Setting  
Superimposed  
Superimposed  
display  
Description  
No.  
No.  
display  
This selects the CH2 input when USER SET has been  
selected by pressing the unit’s AUDIO input selector switch.  
0: Analogue input.  
716 CH2 IN  
SEL  
0000  
0001  
ANA  
DIGI  
1: Digital input.  
This selects the CH3 input when USER SET has been  
selected with the unit’s AUDIO input selector switch.  
0: Analogue input  
717 CH3 IN  
SEL  
0000  
0001  
ANA  
DIGI  
1: Digital input  
This selects the CH4 input when USER SET has been  
selected by pressing the unit’s AUDIO input selector switch.  
0: Analogue input  
718 CH4 IN  
SEL  
0000  
0001  
ANA  
DIGI  
1: Digital input  
This selects the CH1 and CH2 digital input when USER SET  
has been selected by pressing the unit’s AUDIO input selector  
switch.  
719 DI IN  
SEL12  
0000  
0001  
AES  
SIF  
0: AES input  
1: Serial input  
This selects the CH3 and CH4 digital input when USER SET  
has been selected by pressing the unit’s AUDIO input selector  
switch.  
720 DI IN  
SEL34  
0000  
0001  
AES  
SIF  
0: AES input  
1: Serial input  
This selects the monitor output.  
721 MONI CH  
SEL  
0000  
0001  
0002  
0003  
0004  
MANU  
AUTO1  
AUTO2  
AUTO11  
AUTO21  
0: The output is as selected in MONITOR SELECT.  
1: The cue signal is automatically output in all tape modes  
except that PCM AUDIO is output over the –1 to +2 range.  
2: The cue signal is automatically output in all tape modes  
except in the play mode in which PCM AUDIO is output.  
3: The cue input signal is automatically output when the unit is  
in the EE mode in addition to AUTO1.  
4: The cue input signal is automatically output when the unit is  
in the EE mode in addition to AUTO2.  
<Note>  
This setup menu’s setting takes effect when CH1, CH2, CH3  
or CH4 has been selected by the L and R MONITOR SELECT  
switches 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.)  
This selects the input signal to be recorded on the audio CH1  
track.  
0: Audio input CH1 signal.  
1: Audio input CH2 signal.  
2: Mixed audio input CH1 and CH2 signal.  
722 REC CH1  
723 REC CH2  
724 REC CH3  
725 REC CH4  
0000  
0001  
0002  
CH1  
CH2  
CH1+2  
This selects the input signal to be recorded on the audio CH2  
track.  
0: Audio input CH1 signal.  
1: Audio input CH2 signal.  
2: Mixed audio input CH1 and CH2 signal.  
0000  
0001  
0002  
CH1  
CH2  
CH1+2  
This selects the input signal to be recorded on the audio CH3  
track.  
0: Audio input CH3 signal  
1: Audio input CH4 signal  
2: Mixed audio input CH3 and CH4 signal  
0000  
0001  
0002  
CH3  
CH4  
CH3+CH4  
This selects the input signal to be recorded on the audio CH4  
track.  
0: Audio input CH3 signal  
0000  
0001  
0002  
CH3  
CH4  
CH3+CH4  
1: Audio input CH4 signal  
2: Mixed audio input CH3 and CH4 signal  
The underline on the setting item denotes the initial setting.  
80 (E)  
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
Setup menus  
USER menu <AUDIO> (continued)  
Item  
Setting  
Superimposed  
Superimposed  
display  
Description  
No.  
No.  
display  
This selects the input signal recorded in CUE.  
0: CUE IN  
1: Audio CH1 input  
2: Audio CH2 input  
3: Audio CH1 and CH2 MIX signal  
726 REC CUE  
0000  
0001  
0002  
0003  
0004  
0005  
0006  
0007  
CUE  
CH1  
CH2  
CH1+2  
CH3 4: Audio CH3 input  
5: Audio CH4 input  
CH4  
CH3+4  
CH1–4  
6: Audio CH3 and CH4 MIX signal  
7: Audio CH1, CH2, CH3 and CH4 mixed signals  
<Note>  
The input signal is fixed at cue at all times regardless of this  
setup menu’s setting if “SDTI” has been selected by the  
INPUT SELECT switch.  
This selects the processing method for the audio edit points  
(IN point, OUT point) during playback.  
0: According to the status during recording.  
1: Forced CUT  
727 PB FADE  
0000  
0001  
0002  
AUTO  
CUT  
FADE  
2: Forced FADE  
This selects whether to superimpose the audio data onto the  
serial output.  
0: Data is not superimposed.  
728 EMBEDDED 0000  
OFF  
ON  
AUD  
0001  
1: Data is superimposed.  
This makes it possible to select mixed signals for the monitor  
output.  
0: No mixing.  
1: CH1 and CH2 are mixed and output to the left channel.  
2: CH3 and CH4 are mixed and output to the left channel.  
729 MONITOR  
MIX L  
0000  
0001  
0002  
0003  
0004  
OFF  
CH1+2  
CH3+4  
CH1+3  
CH2+4 3: The CH1 and CH3 signals are mixed and output to the left  
channel.  
4: The CH2 and CH4 signals are mixed and output to the left  
channel.  
This makes it possible to select mixed signals for the monitor  
output.  
0: No mixing.  
1: CH1 and CH2 are mixed and output to the right channel.  
2: CH3 and CH4 are mixed and output to the right channel.  
3: The CH1 and CH3 signals are mixed and output to the right  
channel.  
730 MONITOR  
MIX R  
0000  
0001  
0002  
0003  
0004  
OFF  
CH1+2  
CH3+4  
CH1+3  
CH2+4  
4: The CH2 and CH4 signals are mixed and output to the right  
channel.  
This selects whether or not the cue signal is to be output to the  
main line output in the search mode.  
0: CUE is not output.  
731 CUE OUT  
SEL  
0000  
0001  
OFF  
ON  
1: CUE is output.  
(This applies only when setup menu No. 721 (MONI CH  
SEL) is not set to “MANU”.)  
<Notes>  
1. This function works only when a setting other than MANU has  
been selected by setup menu item No. 721 (MONI CH SEL).  
2. The main signal system output channels used for the CUE  
output differ depending on the setting selected by setup  
menu item No. 735 (MON AUTO SEL).  
When L/R is selected: CUE is output to CH1 to CH4.  
When L is selected: CUE is output to CH1 and CH3.  
When R is selected: CUE is output to CH2 and CH4.  
For selecting the tape travel status (cue track playback status)  
during slow-motion playback.  
0: The output picture takes precedence, and the tape travels  
at the STEP speed.  
732 CUE SLOW  
0000  
0001  
STEP  
LINEAR  
1: The cue track playback takes precedence and the tape  
travels at the linear playback speed.  
<Notes>  
When “1” (LINEAR) has been selected:  
• Set the TC/CTL switch to the TC position because the CTL  
counter may not function properly.  
• The picture may not appear as clearly as in the STEP mode.  
The underline on the setting item denotes the initial setting.  
81 (E)  
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
Setup menus  
USER menu <AUDIO> (continued)  
Item  
Setting  
Superimposed  
Superimposed  
display  
Description  
No.  
No.  
display  
For selecting the output from the CUE OUT connector.  
0: The timing is aligned with the output picture.  
1: Whatever has been recorded on the tape is output with no delay.  
<Note>  
733 CUE OUT  
0000  
0001  
NORMAL  
DIRECT  
When “1” (DIRECT) has been selected, the timing of the out-  
put picture and that of the cue output are not aligned properly.  
However, this setting is effective only during DVCPRO (25  
Mbps) mode playback.  
This selects whether the operation of the MONITOR SELECT  
button on the front panel is to be enabled or disabled.  
0: Operation is enabled.  
734 MONI SEL  
INH  
0000  
0001  
0002  
OFF  
ON  
ON1  
1: Operation is disabled.  
2: Operation is disabled in the FULL display mode and  
enabled only in the FINE display mode.  
Although CUE is automatically output to the monitor output in  
accordance with the operation mode when a setting other  
than MANU 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 auto-  
matically switched to CUE.  
735 MON AUTO  
SEL  
0000  
0001  
0002  
L/R  
L
R
0: CUE is output to both the left and right channels.  
1: CUE is output to the left channel only.  
2: CUE is output to the right channel only.  
This selects whether the playback level controls are to func-  
tion in the EE mode when INT SG has been selected as the  
setup menu item No. 700 (INT SG) setting.  
736 AUDIO PB  
VR  
0000  
0001  
DIS  
ENA  
0: The INT SG output level is fixed at UNITY.  
1: The INT SG output level can be varied using the playback  
level controls.  
Selects the digital audio output slow signal processing in the  
JOG/VAR/SHTL mode.  
0: The sound from the digital audio without the slow signal  
processing is output even in the STILL mode.  
1: The sound from the digital audio output after the slow  
signal processing is output.  
737 JOG PROC  
0000  
0001  
OFF  
ON  
This selects the audio output level during DV playback.  
0: The audio output level is not attenuated.  
1: The audio output level is attenuated (reduced).  
750 DV PB ATT  
0000  
0001  
OFF  
ON  
This selects whether to mute the sound where recordings are  
joined during DV/DVCAM playback.  
751 REC PT  
MUTE  
0000  
0001  
OFF  
ON  
0: The sound is not muted.  
1: The sound is muted.  
The underline on the setting item denotes 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
MANU  
PCM  
PCM  
R
OFF  
PCM  
PCM  
PCM  
PCM  
AUTO1  
|
L/R  
L
CUE  
CUE  
PCM  
CUE  
PCM  
CUE  
AUTO21  
R
L/R  
L
MANU  
PCM  
PCM  
PCM  
PCM  
PCM  
PCM  
R
ON  
AUTO1  
|
L/R  
L
CUE  
CUE  
PCM  
CUE  
PCM  
CUE  
CUE  
CUE  
PCM  
CUE  
PCM  
CUE  
CUE  
CUE  
PCM  
CUE  
PCM  
CUE  
AUTO21  
R
<Notes>  
• PCM audio signal output is muted when the VTR is played outside the –1 to +2.0 normal speed.  
• When either AUTO1 or AUTO11 is selected, the PCM audio signal is output within –1 to +2.0 normal speed even in the automatic CUE output  
mode.  
82 (E)  
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
Setup menus  
USER menu  
<V BLANK>  
Item  
Setting  
Superimposed  
display  
Superimposed  
display  
Description  
No.  
No.  
For selecting the mode for recording signals on additional lines.  
0: No signals are recorded on additional lines.  
1: The 422 mode signals are recorded on 1 line.  
2: The 411 mode signals are recorded on 1 line.  
3: Only the Y signal is recorded on 1 line directly.  
4: Only the Y signal is recorded on 1 line after it has been  
separated from the C signal.  
800 ADD LINE  
25  
0000  
0001  
0002  
0003  
0004  
0005  
0006  
0007  
0008  
OFF  
YC422  
YC411  
Y1_B/W  
Y1_BPF  
C1  
Y2_B/W  
Y2_BPF  
C2  
5: Only the C signal is recorded on 1 line.  
6: Only the Y signal is recorded on 2 lines directly.  
7: Only the Y signal is recorded on 2 lines after it has been  
separated from the C signal.  
8: Only the C signal is recorded on 2 lines.  
<Notes>  
• When a setting from “1” to “8” 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.  
• The setting takes effect when the system format is 25 Mbps.  
Sub-screen (625 mode)  
For selecting the additional line where the signals are to be  
recorded.  
00  
REC LINE1  
0000  
7L  
.
.
.
.
.
.
0015  
22L  
0016  
320L  
.
.
.
.
.
.
0031  
335L  
0032  
623L  
For selecting the additional line where the signals are to be  
recorded.  
<Note>  
This menu item is not displayed when additional line mode  
setting “1” through “5” has been selected.  
01  
REC LINE2  
0000  
7L  
.
.
.
.
.
.
0015  
22L  
0016  
320L  
.
.
.
.
.
.
0018  
322L  
.
.
.
.
.
.
0031  
335L  
0032  
623L  
Sub-screen (525 mode)  
For selecting the additional line where the signals are to be  
recorded.  
00  
REC LINE1  
0000  
10L  
.
.
.
.
.
.
• Number of lines which can  
be set for TELETEXT  
0012  
0013  
22L  
263L  
When 25 Mbps is the recording/  
playback format.  
0014  
273L  
.
.
.
.
.
.
Number of lines  
which can  
0025  
0026  
284L  
525L  
ADD LINE  
25  
be set  
setting value  
525 mode 625 mode  
For selecting the additional line where the signals are to be  
recorded.  
<Note>  
This menu item is not displayed when additional line mode  
setting “1” through “5” has been selected.  
01  
REC LINE2  
0000  
10L  
.
.
.
.
.
.
YC422  
YC411  
Y1_B/W  
Y1_BPF  
C1  
5
8
7
10  
14  
14  
14  
7
0012  
0013  
22L  
263L  
13  
13  
13  
5
0014  
273L  
.
.
.
.
.
.
0016  
275L  
.
.
.
.
.
.
Y2_B/W  
Y2_BPF  
C2  
5
7
0025  
0026  
284L  
525L  
5
7
The underline on the setting item denotes the initial setting.  
83 (E)  
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
Setup menus  
USER menu  
<V BLANK> (continued)  
Item  
Setting  
Superimposed  
display  
Superimposed  
display  
Description  
No.  
No.  
For selecting the mode for recording signals on additional  
lines.  
801 ADD LINE  
50  
0000  
0001  
002  
0003  
0004  
OFF  
YC422  
Y4_B/W  
Y4_BPF  
C4  
0: No signals are recorded on additional lines.  
1: The 422 mode signals are recorded on 2 lines.  
2: Only the Y signal is recorded on 4 lines directly.  
3: Only the Y signal is recorded on 4 lines after it has been  
separated from the C signal.  
4: Only the C signal is recorded on 4 lines.  
<Notes>  
• When a setting from “1” to “4” 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.  
• The setting takes effect when the system format is 50 Mbps.  
Sub-screen (625 mode)  
For selecting the additional line where the signals are to be  
recorded.  
00  
REC LINE1  
0000  
7L  
.
.
.
.
.
.
0015  
22L  
0016  
320L  
.
.
.
.
.
.
0031  
335L  
0032  
623L  
For selecting the additional line where the signals are to be  
recorded.  
01  
REC LINE2  
0000  
7L  
.
.
.
.
.
.
0015  
22L  
0016  
320L  
.
.
.
.
.
.
0018  
322L  
.
.
.
.
.
.
0031  
335L  
0032  
623L  
For selecting the additional line where the signals are to be  
recorded.  
<Note>  
This menu item is not displayed when setting “1” has been  
selected as the additional line mode.  
02  
REC LINE3  
0000  
7L  
.
.
.
.
.
.
0003  
10L  
.
.
.
.
.
.
0015  
22L  
0016  
320L  
.
.
.
.
.
.
• Number of lines which can  
be set for TELETEXT  
0031  
335L  
0032  
623L  
When 50 Mbps is the recording/  
playback format.  
For selecting the additional line where the signals are to be  
recorded.  
<Note>  
This menu item is not displayed when setting “1” has been  
selected as the additional line mode.  
03  
REC LINE4  
0000  
7L  
.
.
.
.
.
.
Number of lines  
which can  
ADD LINE  
0015  
22L  
50  
be set  
setting value  
0016  
320L  
525 mode 625 mode  
.
.
.
.
.
.
YC422  
0019  
323L  
.
.
.
.
.
.
Y4_B/W  
10  
15  
Y4_BPF  
C4  
0031  
0032  
335L  
623L  
The underline on the setting item denotes the initial setting.  
84 (E)  
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
Setup menus  
USER menu  
<V BLANK> (continued)  
Item  
Setting  
Superimposed  
display  
Superimposed  
display  
Description  
No.  
No.  
Sub-screen (525 mode)  
For selecting the additional line where the signals are to be  
recorded.  
00  
REC LINE1  
0000  
10L  
.
.
.
.
.
.
0012  
22L  
0013  
263L  
0014  
273L  
.
.
.
.
.
.
0025  
284L  
0026  
525L  
For selecting the additional line where the signals are to be  
recorded.  
01  
REC LINE2  
0000  
10L  
.
.
.
.
.
.
0012  
22L  
0013  
263L  
0014  
273L  
.
.
.
.
.
.
0016  
275L  
.
.
.
.
.
.
0025  
284L  
0026  
525L  
For selecting the additional line where the signals are to be  
recorded.  
<Note>  
This menu item is not displayed when setting “1” has been  
selected as the additional line mode.  
02  
REC LINE3  
0000  
10L  
.
.
.
.
.
.
0003  
13L  
.
.
.
.
.
.
0012  
22L  
0013  
263L  
0014  
273L  
.
.
.
.
.
.
0025  
284L  
0026  
525L  
For selecting the additional line where the signals are to be  
recorded.  
<Note>  
This menu item is not displayed when setting “1” has been  
selected as the additional line mode.  
03  
REC LINE4  
0000  
10L  
.
.
.
.
.
.
0012  
0013  
22L  
263L  
0014  
273L  
.
.
.
.
.
.
0017  
276L  
.
.
.
.
.
.
0025  
284L  
0026  
525L  
The underline on the setting item denotes the initial setting.  
85 (E)  
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
Setup menus  
USER menu  
<V BLANK> (continued)  
Item  
Setting  
Superimposed  
display  
Superimposed  
display  
Description  
No.  
No.  
For selecting the type of teletext signals to be recorded.  
0: MOJI system  
1: NABTS system  
802 TELETEXT  
SEL  
0000  
0001  
MOJI  
NABTS  
<Note>  
This setup menu item is not displayed in the 625 mode.  
For selecting the method used to detect the lines in which the  
teletext signals are to be recorded.  
0: The teletext signals are not recorded.  
1: The teletext signals are automatically detected and re-  
corded.  
803 TELETEXT  
DET  
0000  
0001  
0002  
OFF  
AUTO  
MANU  
2: The lines in which the teletext signals are to be recorded  
are selected and set.  
<Notes>  
• The 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.”]  
• When setting “2 (MANU)” is selected and the STOP button is  
pressed, operation transfers to the sub-screen, and the  
number of recording lines can be selected. To return from  
the sub-screen, press the STOP button again.  
Sub-screen (625 mode)  
For selecting the lines in which the teletext signals are to be  
recorded.  
00  
:
:
:
:
:
:
:
:
:
:
:
:
:
:
:
REC LINE1  
0000  
0001  
0002  
0003  
0004  
0005  
0006  
0007  
0008  
0009  
0010  
0011  
0012  
0013  
0014  
0015  
OFF  
7&320  
8&321  
:
:
:
:
:
:
:
:
:
:
:
:
:
:
:
Factory mode settings  
REC LINE1: OFF  
REC LINE2: OFF  
REC LINE3: OFF  
REC LINE4: OFF  
REC LINE5: OFF  
REC LINE6: OFF  
REC LINE7: OFF  
REC LINE8: OFF  
REC LINE9: OFF  
REC LINE10: OFF  
REC LINE11: OFF  
REC LINE12: OFF  
REC LINE13: OFF  
REC LINE14: OFF  
REC LINE15: OFF  
9&322  
10&323  
11&324  
12&325  
13&326  
14&327  
15&328  
16&329  
17&330  
18&331  
19&332  
20&333  
21&334  
22  
14  
REC LINE15 0016  
Sub-screen (525 mode)  
For selecting the lines in which the teletext signals are to be  
recorded.  
Factory mode settings  
REC LINE1: OFF  
REC LINE2: OFF  
REC LINE3: OFF  
REC LINE4: OFF  
REC LINE5: OFF  
REC LINE6: OFF  
REC LINE7: OFF  
REC LINE8: OFF  
REC LINE9: OFF  
REC LINE10: OFF  
REC LINE11: OFF  
REC LINE12: OFF  
REC LINE13: OFF  
00  
:
:
:
:
:
:
:
:
:
:
:
:
REC LINE1  
0000  
0001  
0002  
0003  
0004  
0005  
0006  
0007  
0008  
0009  
0010  
0011  
0012  
OFF  
10&273  
11&274  
12&275  
13&276  
14&277  
15&278  
16&279  
17&280  
18&281  
19&282  
20&283  
21&284  
22  
:
:
:
:
:
:
:
:
:
:
:
:
12  
REC LINE13 0013  
The underline on the setting item denotes the initial setting.  
86 (E)  
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
Setup menus  
USER menu  
<V BLANK> (continued)  
Item  
Setting  
Superimposed  
display  
Superimposed  
display  
Description  
No.  
No.  
This turns the blanking ON or OFF in the vertical blanking  
period of the video output signals.  
804 BLANK LINE 0000  
BLANK  
THRU  
MANU  
0001  
0002  
0: Blanking is effected forcibly for all lines.  
1: No blanking is effected for any of the lines.  
2: Blanking ON or OFF is selected for each line.  
<Note>  
When setting “2 (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.  
Sub-screen (625 mode)  
0: Blanking is forcibly effected.  
1: No blanking is effected.  
00  
01  
02  
03  
04  
05  
06  
07  
08  
09  
10  
11  
LINE 7&320  
LINE 8&321  
LINE 9&322  
0000  
0001  
BLANK  
THRU  
0: Blanking is forcibly effected.  
1: No blanking is effected.  
0000  
0001  
BLANK  
THRU  
0: Blanking is forcibly effected.  
1: No blanking is effected.  
0000  
0001  
BLANK  
THRU  
0: Blanking is forcibly effected.  
1: No blanking is effected.  
LINE 10&323 0000  
0001  
BLANK  
THRU  
0: Blanking is forcibly effected.  
1: No blanking is effected.  
LINE 11&324 0000  
0001  
BLANK  
THRU  
0: Blanking is forcibly effected.  
1: No blanking is effected.  
LINE 12&325 0000  
0001  
BLANK  
THRU  
0: Blanking is forcibly effected.  
1: No blanking is effected.  
LINE 13&326 0000  
0001  
BLANK  
THRU  
0: Blanking is forcibly effected.  
1: No blanking is effected.  
LINE 14&327 0000  
0001  
BLANK  
THRU  
0: Blanking is forcibly effected.  
1: No blanking is effected.  
LINE 15&328 0000  
0001  
BLANK  
THRU  
0: Blanking is forcibly effected.  
1: No blanking is effected.  
LINE 16&329 0000  
0001  
BLANK  
THRU  
0: Blanking is forcibly effected.  
1: No blanking is effected.  
LINE 17&330 0000  
0001  
BLANK  
THRU  
0: Blanking is forcibly effected.  
1: No blanking is effected.  
LINE 18&331 0000  
0001  
BLANK  
THRU  
0: Blanking is forcibly effected.  
1: No blanking is effected.  
12  
13  
14  
15  
LINE 19&332 0000  
0001  
BLANK  
THRU  
0: Blanking is forcibly effected.  
1: No blanking is effected.  
LINE 20&333 0000  
0001  
BLANK  
THRU  
0: Blanking is forcibly effected.  
1: No blanking is effected.  
LINE 21&334 0000  
0001  
BLANK  
THRU  
0: Blanking is forcibly effected.  
1: No blanking is effected.  
LINE 22&335 0000  
0001  
BLANK  
THRU  
The underline on the setting item denotes the initial setting.  
87 (E)  
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
Setup menus  
USER menu  
<V BLANK> (continued)  
Item  
Setting  
Superimposed  
display  
Superimposed  
display  
Description  
No.  
No.  
Sub-screen (525 mode)  
0: Blanking is forcibly effected.  
1: No blanking is effected.  
00  
01  
02  
03  
04  
05  
06  
07  
08  
09  
10  
11  
LINE 10&273 0000  
0001  
BLANK  
THRU  
0: Blanking is forcibly effected.  
1: No blanking is effected.  
LINE 11&274 0000  
0001  
BLANK  
THRU  
0: Blanking is forcibly effected.  
1: No blanking is effected.  
LINE 12&275 0000  
0001  
BLANK  
THRU  
0: Blanking is forcibly effected.  
1: No blanking is effected.  
LINE 13&276 0000  
0001  
BLANK  
THRU  
0: Blanking is forcibly effected.  
1: No blanking is effected.  
LINE 14&277 0000  
0001  
BLANK  
THRU  
0: Blanking is forcibly effected.  
1: No blanking is effected.  
LINE 15&278 0000  
0001  
BLANK  
THRU  
0: Blanking is forcibly effected.  
1: No blanking is effected.  
LINE 16&279 0000  
0001  
BLANK  
THRU  
0: Blanking is forcibly effected.  
1: No blanking is effected.  
LINE 17&280 0000  
0001  
BLANK  
THRU  
0: Blanking is forcibly effected.  
1: No blanking is effected.  
LINE 18&281 0000  
0001  
BLANK  
THRU  
0: Blanking is forcibly effected.  
1: No blanking is effected.  
LINE 19&282 0000  
0001  
BLANK  
THRU  
0: Blanking is forcibly effected.  
1: No blanking is effected.  
LINE 20&283 0000  
0001  
BLANK  
THRU  
0: Blanking is forcibly effected.  
1: No blanking is effected.  
LINE 21&284 0000  
0001  
BLANK  
THRU  
The underline on the setting item denotes the initial setting.  
88 (E)  
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
Setup menus  
USER menu  
<MENU>  
Item  
Setting  
Superimposed  
display  
Superimposed  
display  
Description  
No.  
No.  
This selects the user file whose contents will be loaded into  
USER1.  
A00 LOAD  
0000  
0001  
0002  
0003  
USER2  
USER3  
USER4  
USER5  
0: The USER2 file contents are loaded.  
1: The USER3 file contents are loaded.  
2: The USER4 file contents are loaded.  
3: The USER5 file contents are loaded.  
<Note>  
When the SET button is pressed after loading, the setting will  
be stored in the memory. When the MENU button is pressed,  
the setting will not be changed.  
This selects the user file into which the USER1 settings will be  
saved.  
A01 SAVE  
0000  
0001  
0002  
0003  
0004  
USER2  
USER3  
USER4  
USER5  
LOCKED  
0: The settings are saved in USER2.  
1: The settings are saved in USER3.  
2: The settings are saved in USER4.  
3: The settings are saved in USER5.  
4: This display appears when all the user files are in the  
change prohibit status.  
<Notes>  
• User files whose status have been set to change prohibit  
cannot be selected.  
• When all the user files are in the change prohibit status, the  
“LOCKED” display appears and the contents cannot be  
saved.  
This loads the contents of the selected user file into USER1  
and it starts operation with the USER1 settings when the  
power is turned on.  
0: Operation is started with the settings of the previously set  
user file.  
1: The contents of USER2 are loaded into USER1 and  
operation is started with the USER1 settings.  
2: The contents of USER3 are loaded into USER1 and  
operation is started with the USER1 settings.  
3: The contents of USER4 are loaded into USER1 and  
operation is started with the USER1 settings.  
4: The contents of USER5 are loaded into USER1 and  
operation is started with the USER1 settings.  
A02 P.ON LOAD  
0000  
0001  
0002  
0003  
0004  
OFF  
USER2  
USER3  
USER4  
USER5  
This selects whether to set or release the user file (USER2 –  
USER5) lock mode.  
0: The lock is released (changes can be made).  
1: The lock is set (changes are prohibited).  
<Note>  
A03 MENU LOCK 0000  
0001  
OFF  
ON  
The lock cannot be set for USER1.  
The underline on the setting item denotes the initial setting.  
<Notes>  
• No. A00 (LOAD), No. A01 (SAVE) and No. A02 (P.ON LOAD) are the menu items which can  
be set only for USER1. They are not displayed with the USER2 – USER5 files.  
• No. A03 (MENU LOCK) is the menu item which can be set only for the USER2 – USER5  
files. It is not displayed with USER1.  
89 (E)  
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
Time code/user bit  
Time code  
The time code is used when the time code signal generated by the time code generator (time  
code signal generator) is to be recorded on the tape, its values are to be read by the time  
code reader (time code signal reader), and the absolute position of the tape is to be  
displayed in increments of hours, minutes, seconds and frames.  
The time code is written in the sub-code area (data area) of the helical track. This enables  
insert editing to be conducted independently using the time code alone. In addition, the  
VTR’s playback speed can be read from the stop mode to slow-motion playback up to high-  
speed play (approx. 50× normal speed/approx. 100× when using DVCPRO tape).  
The time code values are indicated using the display and superimpose functions.  
TCR 00 : 07 : 04 : 24  
Frames  
Hours Seconds  
Minutes  
User bit  
“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.  
The alphanumeric characters which can be used for the user bit are the figures 0 to 9 and the  
letters A to F.  
90 (E)  
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
Recording internal/external time codes  
1. Setting the internal time code  
1
Place the VTR in the stop mode.  
2
Set the TC/CTL switch to TC.  
3
Set the TC INT/EXT switch to INT. (Internal time code selected)  
4
Set the REC RUN/FREE RUN switch position.  
REC RUN: The time code runs at the same time as the recording proceeds.  
FREE RUN: The time code runs in the same way as the time regardless of the VTR’s  
operation.  
5
Set the REGEN/PRESET switch position.  
REGEN: Continuity is maintained with the recorded time code before editing.  
(Detailed settings are also possible using the menu settings. See the menu  
items below.)  
Setup menu No. 503 (TCG REGEN)  
Setup menu No. 504 (REGEN MODE)  
PRESET: Recording starts from the value set with the TC SET button.  
<Note>  
During auto editing, REGEN will be selected by the setup menu No. 504 setting even if  
the switch has been set to the PRESET position.  
6
Set the TC SET button.  
Use the TC SET button to set the start number of the time code or user bit.  
1 Press the SHIFT button.  
The leftmost digit flashes.  
2 Press the ADJ button to change the value.  
Each time the button is pressed, the number changes. The setting range is given  
below.  
• When using the time code and user bit in real time  
00:00:00:00 – 23:59:59:24  
• User bit  
00 00 00 00 – FF FF FF FF  
3 Repeat steps 1 and 2 to change the value.  
4 When the setting of the start number is completed, press the START button. In the  
FREE RUN mode, the time code now starts running.  
5 Proceed with the recording or editing.  
2. Setting the external time code (TC switch → EXT)  
1
Place the VTR in the stop mode.  
2
Set the TC/CTL switch to TC.  
3
Set the TC INT/EXT switch to EXT. (External time code selected)  
4
Setup menu No. 505 (EXT TC SEL) can be set as follows.  
LTC: The LTC signal input to the TIME CODE IN connector (XLR) on the connector  
panel is recorded as the time code.  
<Note> The LTC signal must be synchronized with the video signal.  
VITC: The input video signal’s VITC is recorded as the time code.  
91 (E)  
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
Reproducing the time code/user bit  
1
Place the unit in the stop mode.  
2
Set the TC/CTL switch to TC.  
3
Set the TC/UB switch to TC or UB.  
TC: The time code is displayed.  
UB: The user bit is displayed.  
• When it is no longer possible to read the time code, it is interpolated using the  
CTL signal.  
4
Press the PLAY button.  
Playback now commences, and the time code appears on the display.  
When setup menu No. 007 (SUPER) is ON, the time code value is superimposed onto  
the video signal from the VIDEO OUT 3/SERIAL OUT 3 connector.  
<Notes>  
• The colon between the seconds and frames changes to a period when the drop frame time  
code is read. (In the 525 mode only.)  
• When the time code signal cannot be read, the time code is automatically interpolated by  
the CTL signal.  
The display appears as shown below.  
00:01:04:07  
T
R
“
“
”: 1, 3 field  
”: 2, 4 field  
The colon between the seconds and frames  
changes to a period during drop frame mode.  
(In the 525 mode only.)  
When the time code signal cannot be read,  
an asterix ( ) is displayed.  
92 (E)  
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
Superimpose screen  
The control signals, time code, etc. are displayed using abbreviations.  
CTL = control signal  
TCR = TC time code reading  
UBR = TC user bit reading  
Abbreviation  
:
:
:
TCR  
TV monitor  
Characters displayed  
The background of characters superimposed on the display can be changed using setup  
menu No. 011 (CHARA TYPE).  
:
:
:
TCR  
TV monitor  
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).  
:
:
:
TCR  
:
:
:
TCR  
TV monitor  
TV monitor  
Operation mode  
The VTR’s operation mode can also be displayed using setup menu No. 008 (DISPLAY SEL).  
:
:
:
TCR  
STOP  
VTR operation mode  
TV monitor  
93 (E)  
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
Video output signals and servo reference signal  
This section explains how the output signals and servo reference signal are selected.  
External synchronization of video output signals  
The video output signals are output in synchronization with the REF VIDEO input signal or  
video input signal.  
As shown in the figure below, this signal is selected in accordance with the setup menu  
settings, VTR mode and availability of the video input signal.  
Start  
EXT  
What is the setup  
menu No. 304 (SERVO  
REF) setting?  
INPUT  
YES  
AUTO  
NO  
Is the video input  
signal available?  
Is the unit in one of  
the editing modes?  
YES  
NO  
YES  
Has the unit been set to  
the recording mode?  
NO  
What is the setup  
menu No. 601 (OUT VSYNC  
setting?  
N-VF  
NO  
)
VF  
Is the REF VIDEO  
input signal available?  
YES  
NO  
Is the video input  
signal available?  
YES  
NO  
Is the video input signal  
a composite signal?  
YES  
NON-STD  
NON-STD  
What is the setup  
menu No. 303 (STD/NON-  
STD) setting?  
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  
<Notes>  
Synchronization is determined as follows depending on the availability of the REF VIDEO input  
signal when “BB” or “CB” has been selected as the setup menu No. 600 (INT SG) setting.  
• When the REF VIDEO input signal is available: Synchronization with the REF VIDEO input  
signal  
• When the REF VIDEO input signal is not available: Internal synchronization  
94 (E)  
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
Video output signals and servo reference signal  
Servo reference signal  
The REF VIDEO input signal or video input signal is selected as the servo reference signal.  
As shown in the figure below, the signal is selected in accordance with the setup menu  
settings, VTR mode and availability of the video input signal.  
Start  
EXT  
What is the setup  
menu No. 304 (SERVO  
REF) setting?  
INPUT  
YES  
AUTO  
Is the unit in one of  
the editing modes?  
NO  
YES  
Has the unit been set to  
the recording mode?  
NO  
NO  
Is the video input signal  
available?  
YES  
NO  
Is the REF VIDEO input  
signal available?  
YES  
Synchronization with the  
REF VIDEO input signal  
Synchronization with  
the video input signal  
Internal synchronization  
<Notes>  
Synchronization is determined as follows depending on the availability of the REF VIDEO  
input signal when “BB” or “CB” has been selected as the setup menu No. 600 (INT SG)  
setting.  
• When the REF VIDEO input signal is available: Synchronization with the REF VIDEO input  
signal  
• When the REF VIDEO input signal is not available: Internal synchronization  
95 (E)  
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
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>  
• When the playback fade selection (No. 727) is CUT, cut processing is performed for all  
splices.  
• When the playback fade selection (No. 727) is FADE, V fade processing is performed for all  
splices.  
96 (E)  
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
Audio recording channel and monitor output selection  
Audio recording channel  
The audio recording channels are selected on the AUDIO setup menu as shown below.  
Recording track  
Recording signal  
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  
CUE input/CH1 input/CH2 input/CH3 input/CH4 input/  
CH1 input + CH2 input/CH3 input + CH4 input/CH1 input +  
CH2 input + CH3 input + CH4 input  
CUE  
Monitor output channel  
The monitor output channels are selected using the MONITOR SELECT switch as shown  
below.  
Monitor output  
L
Output signal  
CH1/CH2/CH3/CH4/CH1+CH2/CH3+CH4/CH1+CH3/  
CH2+CH4/CUE  
CH1/CH2/CH3/CH4/CH1+CH2/CH3+CH4/CH1+CH3/  
CH2+CH4/CUE  
R
EJECT  
INPUT SELECT  
SDI  
SDI  
VIDEO  
Y PB PR  
CMPST  
ON  
SDTI(V&A)  
AUDIO ANALOG AES/EBU USER SET  
AUTO OFF  
OFF  
POWER  
CH CONDITION  
TC MODE  
INT TAPE  
CONTROL  
REMOTE  
PUSH  
TC  
UB  
JOG  
SHTL  
SLOW  
TC/CTL  
RESET  
METER  
FULL/FINE  
REV  
FWD  
EXT  
EE  
LOCAL  
STAND BY PLAYER RECORDER  
L
MONITOR SELECT  
R
TC SET  
SHIFT ADJ START  
DVCPRO SCH  
ASMBL VIDEO CH1  
CF  
W
SERVO  
PLAY  
REC INHIBIT  
REC  
CH2 CH3  
CH4 CUE  
7
TC  
LEVEL  
CH1  
CH2  
CH3  
CH4  
CUE  
EDIT  
REW  
1
2
3
4
5
6
8
INSERT  
MULTI CUE  
REC  
PB  
A
IN  
A
PREVIEW  
REVIEW  
AUTO EDIT  
OUT  
PREROLL  
–
TRIM  
SET  
+
HEADPHONES  
STOP  
FF  
IN  
OUT  
SLOW MOTION  
PULL  
OPEN  
PULL  
OPEN  
PULL FOR VARIABLE  
MONITOR SELECT  
switch  
97 (E)  
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
Printed circuit board  
Printed  
circuit  
board  
Abbr.  
name  
Factory  
setting  
Full name  
Audio Input  
Function  
F8 board SW1  
ADDA1  
This sets the CH1 audio input  
impedance.  
Impedance SW  
HIGH  
HIGH  
HIGH  
HIGH/600Ω  
SW41  
Audio Input  
Impedance SW  
This sets the CH2 audio input  
impedance.  
HIGH/600Ω  
SW 101 Audio Input  
Impedance SW  
This sets the CH3 audio input  
impedance.  
HIGH/600Ω  
SW 141 Audio Input  
Impedance SW  
This sets the CH4 audio input  
impedance.  
HIGH/600Ω  
HIGH  
HIGH  
H1 board SW101 Cue Input  
CUE Impedance SW  
This sets the CUE input impedance.  
HIGH/600Ω  
98 (E)  
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
Rack mounting  
The unit can be mounted into a 19-inch standard rack if the optional rack-mounting adaptors  
(AJ-MA75P) are used. For the installation rails, it is recommended that the rail and bracket  
for 18" length (model number CC3061-99-0400) of Chassis Trak be used. If an even greater  
clearance is to be left between the VTR and rack when the VTR is pulled out, however, it is  
recommended that the 22" long Chassis Trak (model number CC-3001-99-0191) be used.  
(The complete slide rail and bracket unit is not available from Panasonic.) For further details,  
consult with your dealer.  
1
Use the removed screw to attach the inner members of the slide rails. Refer to below  
for the places where they are to be secured with the screws.  
Locations where the screws are secured on right (R)  
side of inner members of slide rails  
A
B
C
D
E
F
G H  
Attach the inner members at the  
same symmetrical positions on the  
left (L) side.  
Note: The letters “A” to “H” are not  
actually marked on the side  
panels.  
Inner member  
The length of the screws used is subject to restriction. Use screws which are less than  
10 mm long in their place.  
6 screws must be used to secure each inner member. When using the 22" long slide  
rails, secure the screws at 4 locations.  
2
Attach the outer member brackets to the rack.  
Check that the height is the same for the left and right brackets.  
3
4
Remove the four screws at the front for attaching the left and right side panels.  
Attach the AJ-MA75P rack mount adapter using the 4 screws included.  
Rack-mounting adaptors  
5
Remove the 4 rubber legs from the bottom of the unit, and install the unit in the rack.  
After the unit has been installed, check that it moves smoothly along the rails.  
Standard rack  
Fasten it to the  
rack with set  
screws.  
<Notes>  
• Keep the temperature inside the rack to between 5°C and 40°C.  
• Bolt the rack securely to the floor so that it will not topple over when the VTR is drawn out.  
99 (E)  
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
Video head cleaning  
This unit is equipped with an auto head cleaning function which automatically reduces the  
amount of dirt on the video heads. However, in order to maximize the unit’s reliability, it is  
recommended that the video heads be cleaned as and when appropriate.  
For further details on how to actually clean the heads, consult with one of our service  
companies or with your dealer.  
Condensationy  
Condensation occurs due to the same principle involved when droplets of water form on a  
window pane of a heated room. It occurs when the unit or tape is moved between places  
where the temperature or humidity varies greatly or when, for instance:  
• It is moved to a very humid place full of steam or a room immediately after it has been  
heated up.  
• It is suddenly moved from a cold location to a hot or humid location.  
When moving the unit to locations such as these, leave it standing for about 10 minutes  
rather than switching on the power immediately.  
If condensation has formed on or in the unit, the AUTO OFF lamp lights and the cassette  
tape is automatically ejected.  
Keep the power supplied and simply wait until the AUTO OFF lamp goes off.  
<Note>  
Do not use alcohol, benzine, paint thinners or any other solvents. They cause discoloration of  
the unit’s external parts surfaces and mar the paint finish.  
Installing the mechanism dust protector  
Mechanism dust protector  
Protrusion  
w Insert the protrusion under  
the top-front metal plate.  
Protrusion  
q Insert the protrusion alongside  
the metal plate inside the  
mechanism.  
100 (E)  
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
Error messages  
When a warning occurs in this unit, the warning lamp lights up.  
Opening the DIAG menu will display the warning description on the counter display and the  
monitor. Also, when an abnormal operation is detected in this unit, the AUTO OFF lamp lights  
up and a message appears on the counter display.  
DIAG menu  
This display the VCR information.  
VCR information includes “WARNING” information, serial number of the unit and “HOURS  
METER” (usage time) information. A DIAG menu appears on the monitor when the monitor is  
connected to the VIDEO OUT 3 connector on the connector section.  
Displaying the DIAG menu  
1
Press the DIAG button.  
The DIAG menu screen is displayed on the monitor, and the message is displayed on  
the counter display.  
2
3
The “WARNING” information, serial number of the unit and “HOURS METER” informa-  
tion can be switched by pressing the search buttons.  
Press the DIAG button again to return to the original display.  
2
EJECT  
INPUT SELECT  
SDI  
SDI  
VIDEO  
Y PB PR  
CMPST  
ON  
SDTI(V&A)  
AUDIO ANALOG AES/EBU USER SET  
AUTO OFF  
OFF  
POWER  
CH CONDITION  
TC MODE  
INT TAPE  
CONTROL  
REMOTE  
PUSH  
TC  
UB  
JOG  
SHTL  
SLOW  
TC/CTL  
RESET  
METER  
FULL/FINE  
REV  
FWD  
EXT  
EE  
LOCAL  
STAND BY PLAYER RECORDER  
L
MONITOR SELECT  
R
TC SET  
SHIFT ADJ START  
DVCPRO SCH  
ASMBL VIDEO CH1  
CF  
W
SERVO  
PLAY  
REC INHIBIT  
REC  
CH2 CH3  
CH4 CUE  
7
TC  
LEVEL  
CH1  
CH2  
CH3  
CH4  
CUE  
EDIT  
REW  
1
2
3
4
5
6
8
INSERT  
MULTI CUE  
REC  
PB  
A
IN  
A
PREVIEW  
REVIEW  
AUTO EDIT  
OUT  
PREROLL  
–
TRIM  
SET  
+
HEADPHONES  
STOP  
FF  
IN  
OUT  
SLOW MOTION  
PULL  
OPEN  
PULL  
OPEN  
PULL FOR VARIABLE  
SET UP  
PRESET  
HUE  
CHROMA PH  
MENU SET DIAG  
VIDEO LEVEL  
CHROMA  
LEVEL  
REC  
TV  
TC  
BLK  
CF  
SYSTEM  
525  
INHIBIT  
IN  
PRESET  
OUT PRESET  
PRESET  
PRESET  
MANUAL  
4F/8F  
REGEN REC RUN  
ON  
MANUAL  
MANUAL  
MANUAL  
MANUAL  
2F  
OFF  
625  
PRESET FREE RUN  
1, 3  
“WARNING” information display  
• A warning message is displayed whenever a warning occurs (the warning lamp lights up).  
When warnings have not been detected, “NO WARNING” is displayed.  
• When multiple warning occur, the descriptions for each warning can be checked by turning  
the search dial.  
101 (E)  
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
Error messages  
Displaying the “HOURS METER” information  
Turn the search dial to move the cursor ( ). The description for the item where the cursor is located is shown on  
the counter display.  
Item No.  
Ser  
Item  
Description  
Displays the unit’s serial No.  
Displays the time that the power has been supplied in one-hour units.  
Displays the time that the drum has been rotating in one-hour units.  
H00  
OPERATION  
DRUM RUN  
TAPE RUN  
H01  
Displays the time that the tape has been running during FF, REW, PLAY, SEARCH (JOG,  
VAR, SHTL), REC, and EDIT modes (except for STILL in the JOG, VAR or SHTL mode) in  
one-hour units.  
H02  
The number of times for threading/unthreading is displayed in single units.  
H03  
H11  
H12  
THREADING  
DRUM RUN r  
TAPE RUN r  
Displays the time that the drum has been rotating in one-hour units. (Can be reset)  
Displays the time that the tape has been running during FF, REW, PLAY, SEARCH (JOG,  
VAR, SHTL), REC, and EDIT modes (except for STILL in the JOG, VAR or SHTL mode) in  
one-hour units. (Can be reset)  
The number of times for threading/unthreading is displayed in single units. (Can be reset)  
The number of times the power has been turned on is displayed in single units.  
H13  
H30  
THREADING r  
POWER ON  
<Notes>  
• The resettable items in the “HOURS METER” information are reset by the shop when performing maintenance or  
other work.  
• The search buttons and the search dial cannot be operated while the DIAG menu is displayed.  
If “T&S&M” is selected in the setup menu No. 008 (DISPLAY SEL), a message appears in the mode display  
whenever a warning or error occurs. When multiple events occur, the event with the highest priority is displayed.  
Priority  
Display  
Description  
When an abnormal operation is detected in this unit, the AUTO OFF lamp lights up  
and an error message is displayed.  
High  
Error messages  
(See error message table)  
If “BB” or “CB” in No. 600 (INT SG) in the setup menu is selected, pressing the REC  
button or the EDIT button (E to E mode) will display “INT SG” for the first two  
seconds. This is also displayed for the first two seconds when starting editing.  
INT SG  
If there is no input signal (except for analogue audio) to the connector selected  
using the INPUT SELECT switch, pressing the REC button or the EDIT button (E to  
E mode) will display “NO INPUT” for the first two seconds. This is also displayed for  
the first two seconds when starting editing.  
NO INPUT  
When a warning occurs in this unit, the warning lamp lights up and a warning  
message is displayed. When multiple warnings occur, the warning with the highest  
priority is displayed.  
Warning messages  
(See error message table)  
Low  
102 (E)  
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
Error messages  
Warning messages  
Priority  
Monitor display  
Description  
VTR operation  
This appears when the SDTI input signals are not  
DVCPRO or DV format signals*1.  
High  
UNKNOWN SIG  
NOT 1×25M SIG  
NOT 1×50M SIG  
INVALID VIDEO SIG  
No recording operations  
can be performed.  
This appears when the SDTI input signals are not  
DVCPRO (25 Mbps) format 1× transfer signals.  
No recording operations  
can be performed.  
This appears when the SDTI input signals are not  
DVCPRO50 (50 Mbps) format 1× transfer signals.  
No recording operations  
can be performed.  
Operation continues*2  
No editing operations  
can be performed.  
This appears when the compressed video signals in the  
SDTI input signals are invalid.  
This appears when the audio signals in the SDTI input  
signals are invalid.  
INVALID AUDIO SIG  
INVALID TC SIG  
Operation continues*3  
No editing operations  
can be performed.  
Operation continues*4  
No editing operations  
can be performed.  
This appears when the time codes in the SDTI input  
signals are invalid.  
This is displayed when the fan motor stops.  
FAN STOP  
NO RF  
Operation continues  
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.  
Operation continues  
• No head outputs  
• No playback data readout  
• No CTL (Excluding DV and DVCAM tapes)  
This is displayed when the servo is not locked for three or  
more seconds during playback, recording, or editing.  
SERVO NOT LOCKED  
LOW RF  
Operation continues  
Operation continues  
This is displayed when envelope levels approximately 1/3  
that of normal levels are detected for more than one  
second during playback, recording, or editing.  
This is displayed when the error rate increases and  
correction/interpolation is performed on either the video or  
audio playback signal.  
HIGH ERROR RATE  
OVER RECORDING  
Operation continues  
Operation continues  
When voice-over editing is performed using the internal  
audio memory, this message appears if the duration of the  
signals recorded in the memory exceeds 20 seconds.  
Low  
*1: The data stream format complies with the SMPTE 321M standard.  
*2: This 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.  
*3: This warning appears only during recording operations. In cases like this, the signals are recorded with the audio signals  
muted.  
*4: This warning appears only during recording operations. In cases like this, the internally generated time codes are recorded.  
103 (E)  
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
Table of AUTO OFF Error messages  
VTR operation  
(Restart condition)  
Counter display  
Monitor display  
Description  
If the capstan motor speed is abnormally low, the  
AUTO OFF lamp lights, and the message display  
flashes.  
CAP ROTATE TOO  
SLOW  
CAP ROTA TOO  
SLOW  
STOP  
(POWER OFF→ON)  
If an abnormal tension at the supply side is detected  
in the capstan mode, the AUTO OFF lamp lights, and  
the message display flashes.  
CAP TENSION ERROR  
DEW  
CAP TENSION ERROR  
DEW  
STOP  
(POWER OFF→ON)  
If condensation is detected, the AUTO OFF lamp  
lights, the message display flashes, and the VTR is  
transferred to the eject mode. After the tape is  
ejected, the drum rotates in order to eliminate the  
condensation.  
When the condensation has been eliminated, the  
AUTO OFF lamp and message display go off, and the  
VTR can be used.  
EJECT  
(Normal operation  
resumed after  
condensation is  
eliminated)  
<Notes>  
1)  
If condensation is detected in the eject mode, the  
drum starts rotating as soon as it is detected.  
If condensation is detected when the cassette has  
been inserted, the drum rotation is stopped, and  
after the tape is ejected, the drum starts rotating.  
2)  
If the cylinder motor speed is abnormally high, the  
AUTO OFF lamp lights, and the message display  
flashes.  
DRUM ROTATE TOO  
FAST  
DRUM ROTA TOO  
FAST  
STOP  
(POWER OFF→ON)  
If the cylinder motor speed is abnormally low, the  
AUTO OFF lamp lights, and the message display  
flashes.  
DRUM ROTATE TOO  
SLOW  
DRUM ROTA TOO  
SLOW  
STOP  
(POWER OFF→ON)  
When it has been detected that the cylinder motor is  
subject to an abnormal torque, the AUTO OFF lamp  
lights, and the message display flashes.  
DRUM TORQUE  
ERROR  
DRUM TORQUE  
ERROR  
STOP  
(POWER OFF→ON)  
If the tape start and tape end are detected simulta-  
neously either during or after loading, the AUTO OFF  
lamp lights, and the message display flashes.  
E-FF  
E-FF  
STOP  
(POWER OFF→ON)  
The AUTO OFF lamp lights and the message display  
flashes when the take-up reel has been rotating idly  
FRONT LOAD ERROR  
FRONT LOAD ERROR  
STOP  
(POWER OFF→ON)  
for  
a
fixed period of time while the start/end  
processing operation during loading (half position) is  
being performed.  
If the cassette does not move up even when 6  
seconds have elapsed since the VTR was transferred  
to the eject mode, the AUTO OFF lamp lights, and the  
message display flashes.  
FRONT LOAD MOTOR  
FRONT LOAD MOTOR  
STOP  
(POWER OFF→ON)  
<Note>  
If the cassette does not move down inside the  
machine even when 6 seconds have elapsed since  
the cassette was inserted, the VTR is transferred to  
the eject mode.  
When the unloading operation is not completed within  
6 seconds, the AUTO OFF lamp lights, and the  
message display flashes.  
LOADING MOTOR  
LOADING MOTOR  
STOP  
(POWER OFF→ON)  
<Note>  
When the loading operation is not completed within 6  
seconds, the VTR is transferred to the eject (unload-  
ing) mode.  
104 (E)  
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
Table of AUTO OFF Error messages  
VTR operation  
(Restart condition)  
Counter display  
Monitor display  
Description  
If the reel motor at the take-up side is running in the  
reverse direction, the AUTO OFF lamp lights, and the  
message display flashes.  
REEL DIR UNMATCH  
REEL DIR UNMATCH  
STOP  
(POWER OFF→ON)  
If an abnormal tension at the supply side is detected  
in the reel mode, the AUTO OFF lamp lights, and the  
message display flashes.  
REEL TENSION ERROR REEL TENSION ERROR  
SERVO COMM ERROR SERVO COMM ERROR  
STOP  
(POWER OFF→ON)  
When the servo microcomputer does not follow the  
instructions of the system control microcomputer even  
STOP  
when 10 seconds have elapsed, the AUTO OFF lamp (POWER OFF→ON)  
lights, and the message display flashes.  
When there is no response from the servo micro-  
STOP  
SERVO CONTROL  
ERROR  
SERVO CONTROL  
ERR  
computer for 1 or more seconds, the AUTO OFF  
(POWER OFF→ON)  
lamp lights, and the message display flashes.  
When only the servo microcomputer was reset in an  
STOP  
SERVO ERROR  
SERVO ERROR  
instantaneous power failure, the AUTO OFF lamp  
(POWER OFF→ON)  
lights, and the message display flashes.  
If the start/end processing operation is not completed,  
STOP  
S-FF/REW TIMEOVER  
S-FF/REW TIMEOVER  
S REEL TOO FAST  
the AUTO OFF lamp lights, and the message display  
(POWER OFF→ON)  
flashes.  
If the supply reel motor should rotate at an abnormally  
S REEL ROTA TOO  
FAST  
STOP  
fast rate, the AUTO OFF lamp lights, and the message  
(POWER OFF→ON)  
display flashes.  
If an abnormal torque applied to the supply reel motor  
S REEL TORQUE  
ERROR  
S REEL TORQUE  
ERR  
is detected or if an abnormal current flowing to the  
current-sensing resistor is detected, the AUTO OFF  
lamp lights, and the message display flashes.  
STOP  
(POWER OFF→ON)  
If the take-up reel motor should rotate at an ab-  
normally fast rate, the AUTO OFF lamp lights, and  
the message display flashes.  
T REEL ROTA TOO  
FAST  
T REEL TOO FAST  
STOP  
(POWER OFF→ON)  
If an abnormal torque applied to the take-up reel  
motor is detected, the AUTO OFF lamp lights, and  
the message display flashes.  
T REEL TORQUE  
ERROR  
T REEL TORQUE  
ERR  
STOP  
(POWER OFF→ON)  
If the tape has not been wound up during unloading,  
the AUTO OFF lamp lights, and the message display  
flashes.  
UNLOAD ERROR  
WINDUP ERROR  
UNLOAD ERROR  
WINDUP ERROR  
STOP  
(POWER OFF→ON)  
If, after the total tape amount has been detected, the  
amount of tape wound up on the take-up reel and the  
amount of tape supplied by the supply reel differ to an  
abnormal extent while the tape is travelling in the  
forward or reverse direction, the AUTO OFF lamp  
lights, and the message display flashes.  
STOP  
(POWER OFF→ON)  
If, after the cassette has been inserted, the tape take-  
up reel has not wound up the tape while the total tape  
amount is not detected and while the tape is travelling  
in the forward or reverse direction, the AUTO OFF  
lamp lights, and the message display flashes.  
WINDUP REEL NOT  
ROTA  
W-UP REEL NOT ROTA  
STOP  
(POWER OFF→ON)  
105 (E)  
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
RS-232C interface  
1. Introduction  
(1) The VTR can be operated by commands when the RS-232C interface is used.  
(See command table on pages 109 – 111.)  
(2) Conditions for acknowledging commands from RS-232C interface  
The front panel REMOTE/LOCAL switch must be at REMOTE.  
The setup menu No. 204 “RS232C SEL” must be ON.  
If the above conditions are not met, [ACK] + [STX]ER001[EXT] is returned to the external unit.  
Whether the [ACK] code is returned depends on the setting which has been selected for setup menu item No. 209  
“RETURN ACK”.  
2. Hardware specifications  
External interface specifications  
1) Connector specifications  
Connector: D-SUB 25-pin (crossover cable supported)  
Pin No.  
Signal  
FG  
Circuit name  
Protective ground  
Received data  
Description  
1
2
Frame ground  
RXD  
TXD  
CTS  
RTS  
DTR  
SG  
Data is sent to PC.  
3
Transmitted data  
Clear to send  
Data is received from PC.  
Shorted with pin 5.  
4
5
Request to send  
Data terminal ready  
Signal ground  
Shorted with pin 4.  
6
No processing  
7
Signal ground  
20  
DSR  
Data set ready  
+ voltage output after communication enable status  
2) Example of connection with controller (PC)  
■ Using crossover cable with D-SUB 25-pin  
■ Using crossover cable with D-SUB 9-pin and  
connectors  
25-pin connectors  
PC side  
PC side  
(D-SUB 25-pin  
(D-SUB 9-pin  
VTR side  
VTR side  
connector)  
connector)  
FG  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
FG  
RXD  
TXD  
DTR  
SG  
DSR  
RTS  
CTS  
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
FG  
TXD  
RXD  
RTS  
CTS  
DSR  
SG  
RXD  
TXD  
CTS  
RTS  
DTR  
SG  
RXD  
TXD  
CTS  
RTS  
DTR  
SG  
DTR  
20  
20 DSR  
20 DSR  
106 (E)  
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
RS-232C interface  
3. Software specifications  
Protocol  
1) Communication parameters  
Communication system  
Asynchronous, full duplex  
300/600/1200/2400/4800/9600  
7 bit/8 bit  
Communication speed  
Bit length  
Stop bit  
1 bit/2 bit  
Parity bit  
NONE/ODD/EVEN  
ACK code  
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.  
The underlining indicates the factory settings.  
Any changes to the settings can be made using the setup menu items listed below.  
Communication parameter  
Communication speed  
Bit length  
Setup menu item  
No. 205 BAUD RATE  
No. 206 DATA LENGTH  
No. 207 STOP BIT  
Stop bit  
Parity bit  
No. 208 PARITY  
ACK code  
No. 209 RETURN ACK  
2) Send format [controller (PC) → VTR]  
■ Data format  
[STX] [command] [:]  
[data] [ETX]  
02h XX XX XX 3Ah XX-XX 03h  
←(ASCII code: symbols, numbers upper-case letters)  
20h<XX<7Fh  
• [command]: Command identifier; a 3-byte identifier (ASCII code: symbols, numbers, upper-case letters) is sent as the  
command.  
• [ : ]:  
This code serves as a delimiter between the command and data.  
• [data]:  
Data (ASCII code: symbols, numbers, upper-case letters) can be added in the number of bytes required.  
■ Outline of send procedure from controller  
1. The send command starts with STX (start of text = 02h). 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).  
2. When a different command is to be sent, a response is awaited from the VTR, and then the command is sent. (See  
page 108.)  
3. If 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.  
107 (E)  
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
RS-232C interface  
3) Return format [VTR → controller (PC)]  
The following responses are made to the command. If necessary, more than one response is made.  
■ When the communication has terminated normally  
1. The receive completion message is returned.  
[ACK]  
06h  
2. The execution completion message is returned.  
[STX] [command] [data] [ETX]  
02h  
XX XX XX XX-XX 03h  
• [command]: This is the message (data) which is returned or the execution completion message identifier.  
• [data]: This is the data to be returned. It can be omitted.  
Example: Send command  
[STX] OPL [ETX]  
Return message (data)  
[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 N1 N2 N3 [ETX]  
02h  
Error code  
03h  
4. Error code table  
ER001: Invalid command  
• Unsupported command received.  
• Error in command execution  
ER002: Parameter error  
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  
ER1FF: VTR system error  
108 (E)  
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
RS-232C interface  
5. Command table  
(1) Commands relating to operation control  
<Notes>  
• As for the return (completion) message, [ACK] is first returned when data is received, and the execution message is  
subsequently returned. It is only the execution message which is listed in this table.  
• In the case of commands not listed in the table, ER001 (invalid command) is returned after [ACK] has been returned.  
VTR  
operation  
Return (completion)  
message  
Send command  
Supplementary notes  
This command is for stopping the tape travel.  
STOP  
[STX] OSP [ETX]  
[STX] OEJ [ETX]  
[STX] OSP [ETX]  
[STX] OEJ [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).  
EJECT  
This command is for starting playback.  
PLAY  
[STX] OPL [ETX]  
[STX] ORW [ETX]  
[STX] OPL [ETX]  
[STX] ORW [ETX]  
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).  
REWIND  
The maximum tape speed differs according to the  
setting selected for setup menu No. 102 (FF. REW  
MAX).  
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).  
FAST  
FORWARD  
[STX] OFF [ETX]  
[STX] OFF [ETX]  
The maximum tape speed differs according to the  
setting selected for setup menu No. 102 (FF. REW  
MAX).  
This command is for starting the recording.  
This is the forward direction shuttle command.  
REC  
[STX] ORC [ETX]  
[STX] ORC [ETX]  
[STX] OSF [ETX]  
SHTL  
FORWARD  
[STX] OSF:data [ETX]  
data = n: speed data  
0: STILL (STILL)  
1: ×0.03 (×0.03)  
2: ×0.1 (×0.1)  
3: ×0.2 (×0.2)  
4: ×0.5 (×0.5)  
5: ×1  
6: ×2  
(×1)  
(×1.85)  
7: ×4.1 (×3.1)  
8: ×9.5 (×9.5)  
9: ×16*1 (×16*1)  
*1 This speed differs according to the setting selected for setup  
menu No. 101 (SHTL MAX).  
The value for the DV/DVCAM format is shown in parenthesis ( ).  
A: ×32*1 (×32*1)  
109 (E)  
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
RS-232C interface  
VTR  
operation  
Return (completion)  
message  
Send command  
Supplementary notes  
SHTL  
REVERSE  
This is the reverse direction shuttle command.  
[STX] OSR:data [ETX]  
[STX] OSR [ETX]  
data = n: speed data  
0: STILL (STILL)  
1: ×0.03 (×0.03)  
2: ×0.1 (×0.1)  
3: ×0.2 (×0.2)  
4: ×0.5 (×0.5)  
5: ×1  
6: ×2  
(×1)  
(×1.85)  
7: ×4.1 (×3.1)  
8: ×9.5 (×9.5)  
9: ×16*1 (×16*1)  
*1 This speed differs according to the setting selected for setup  
menu No. 101 (SHTL MAX).  
The value for the DV/DVCAM format is shown in parenthesis ( ).  
A: ×32*1 (×32*1)  
STANDBY  
OFF  
This command is setting the VTR to standby OFF.  
This command is setting the VTR to standby ON.  
[STX] OBF [ETX]  
[STX] OBN [ETX]  
[STX] OBF [ETX]  
[STX] OBN [ETX]  
STANDBY  
ON  
110 (E)  
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
RS-232C interface  
(2) Commands relating to inquiries  
<Notes>  
• As for the return (completion) message, [ACK] is first returned when data is received, and the execution message is  
subsequently returned. It is only the execution message which is listed in this table.  
• In the case of commands not listed in the table, ER001 (invalid command) is returned after [ACK] has been returned.  
VTR  
operation  
Return (completion)  
message  
Send command  
Supplementary notes  
This command is for inquiring about the counter  
value.  
CTL/TC  
DATA  
[STX] QCD [ETX]  
[STX] CD data [ETX]  
REQUEST  
data = f w gh mm ss ff  
f
w
= F  
= S  
gh =  
CTL:  
g = SP (20h): for a plus display  
– (2Dh): for a minus display  
h = 0 – 9: hours  
00 – 23: hours  
mm = 00 – 59: minutes  
CTL or TC is returned,  
whichever corresponds  
to the front display  
mode.  
gh =  
TC:  
ss = 00 – 59: seconds  
ff = 00 – 24: frames (625 mode)  
= 00 – 29: frames (525 mode)  
This command is for inquiring about the VTR’s ope-  
ration mode.  
STATUS  
REQUEST  
[STX] QOP [ETX]  
[STX] xxx [ETX]  
xxx = 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  
ID (VTR No.)  
REQUEST  
This command is for inquiring about the VTR used.  
[STX] QID [ETX]  
[STX] data [ETX]  
data = AJ-D960E  
111 (E)  
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
RS-232C interface  
(3) Microsoft QuickBASIC sample programme  
CLS  
STX$ = CHR$(&H2): ETX$ = CHR$ (&H3): NAK$ = CHR$(15): ACK$ = CHR$(&H6)  
PRINT "*** RS-232C COMMUNICATION SAMPLE PROGRAM ***"  
PRINT "Type Command 'QUIT' to quit."  
PRINT  
REM *** Communication Port Initial & Open ***  
REM Port 1,9600Bps,No parity,8 bit data,1 stop bit  
OPEN "COM1:9600,N,8,1" FOR RANDOM AS #1 LEN = 256  
REM *** Input Command & Send Command ***  
SendCmd:  
INPUT "Input Command ="; SEND$  
IF SEND$ = "QUIT" THEN GOTO ProgEnd  
PRINT #1, STX$ + SEND$ + ETX$  
REM *** Wait for Receive Command ***  
WHILE LOC(1) = 0  
WAITKEY$ = INKEY$  
IF WAITKEY$ = "Q" THEN PRINT "*** Quit ***": GOTO ProgEnd  
WEND  
REM *** Receive Command ***  
RecvCmd:  
RECV$ = INPUT$(1, #1)  
IF RECV$ = STX$ THEN RECV$ = "[Stx]"  
IF RECV$ = ACK$ THEN RECV$ = "[Ack]"  
IF RECV$ = NAK$ THEN RECV$ = "[Nak]"  
IF RECV$ = ETX$ THEN BUFFER$ = BUFFER$ + "[Etx]": GOTO DispOut  
BUFFER$ = BUFFER$ + RECV$  
GOTO RecvCmd  
REM *** Output Receive Command ***  
DispOut:  
PRINT "Receive Command ="; BUFFER$  
PRINT  
BUFFER$ = ""  
GOTO SendCmd  
REM *** End Program ***  
ProgEnd:  
CLOSE  
END  
MICROSOFT QUICKBASIC is a registered trade mark of Microsoft Corporation.  
112 (E)  
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
SDTI interface board  
Digital data input/output operations using the SDTI format*1 (compressed digital interface) are enabled by installing  
the AJ-YAC960P SDTI interface board (optional accessory) in this unit.  
*1: 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.  
How to use the SDTI/SDI common input signals  
1. Using the signals as the SDI input signals  
1-1 When “MANU” has been selected as the setup menu No. 650 (SER IN MODE)  
setting  
Select SDI using the INPUT SELECT switch on the front panel.  
1-2 When “AUTO” has been selected as the setup menu No. 650 (SER IN MODE)  
setting  
Select SDTI or SDI using the INPUT SELECT switch on the front panel. SDI is  
automatically selected according to the input signal.  
2. Using the signals as the SDTI input signals  
2-1 When “MANU” has been selected as the setup menu No. 650 (SER IN MODE)  
setting  
Select SDTI using the INPUT SELECT switch on the front panel.  
2-2 When “AUTO” has been selected as the setup menu No. 650 (SER IN MODE)  
setting  
Select SDTI or SDI using the INPUT SELECT switch on the front panel. SDI is  
automatically selected according to the input signal.  
2-3 Selecting the time code  
To select the time code of the SDTI input signal, set the TC INT/EXT switch to EXT,  
and select “VITC” using setup menu No. 505 (EXT TC SEL).  
<Notes>  
• When SDTI has been selected as the input signals, the SDTI signals are selected along  
with the video and audio signals.  
• The video and audio signals in the SDTI input signals cannot be adjusted. The VIDEO  
INPUT LEVEL display is fixed at 0 dB.  
• Only SDTI signals in the DVCPRO50 or DVCPRO format selected by setup menu No. 012  
(SYS FORMAT) can be recorded. However, no guarantees are made either for the  
recording or for the EE pictures and sound when playback signals other than the regular 1×  
playback signals have been input.  
113 (E)  
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
SDTI interface board  
How to use the SDTI/SDI common output signals  
1. Using the signals as the SDI output signals  
1-1 When playing back a DVCPRO50 or DVCPRO format tape in the EE mode  
Select “SDI” as the setup menu No. 652 (SER OUT1 SEL) setting.  
1-2 When playing back a DV or DVCAM format tape  
Select “SDI” or “AUTO” as the setup menu No. 652 (SER OUT1 SEL) setting.  
2. Using the signals as the SDTI output signals  
2-1 When playing back a DVCPRO50 or DVCPRO format tape in the EE mode  
Select “SDTI” or “AUTO” as the setup menu No. 652 (SER OUT1 SEL) setting.  
2-2 When playing back a DV or DVCAM format tape  
Select “SDTI” as the setup menu No. 652 (SER OUT1 SEL) setting.  
<Notes>  
• When playing back a DV or DVCAM format tape, DV compressed signals*1 serve as the  
SDTI output.  
• The video and audio signals in the SDTI output signals cannot be adjusted.  
• During 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.  
*1: Compliant with IEC61834-2.  
How to use the 2× speed transmission mode  
2× speed transmission mode is obtained by setting setup menu item No. 653 (SDTI MODE)  
to “2X_P.” Insert a DVCPRO50 or DVCPRO tape and press the PLAY button for 2× speed  
playback with the VTR and 2× speed output of signals to the SDTI.  
<Notes>  
• Setup menu item No. 653 (SDTI MODE) is only effective when setup menu item No. 652  
(SER OUT SEL) is set to “SDTI” or “AUTO”.  
• When the PLAY button is pressed in 2× speed transmission mode, playback will always be  
performed at 2× speed and 1× speed playback cannot performed.  
• In 2× speed transmission mode, the REC INHIBIT lamp will light when a tape is inserted,  
and recording operations are inhibited. Further, TAPE mode is always established and the  
EE screen is not output.  
• When a DV/DVCAM tape is inserted, playback will always be at 1× speed, regardless of the  
setup menu item No. 653 (SDTI MODE) setting.  
114 (E)  
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
SDTI interface board  
Precautions to observe when using the SDTI signals  
• The unit cannot perform recording operations if the SDTI input signals are not 1× transfer  
signals in the DVCPRO50 or DVCPRO format selected by setup menu No. 012 (SYS  
FORMAT).  
• Editing 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).  
• Cue signals are not transferred by the SDTI interface. To dub these signals, use a separate  
cable for the cue signals. In this case, the selection based on setup menu No. 726 (REC  
CUE) is ignored, and input is fixed to cue.  
• SDTI 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.  
• No guarantees are made for the video and audio signal outputs when a tape on which slow  
playback signals have been input using SDTI for recording is played back again in the  
same slow mode.  
Reference signal  
generator  
Source  
Recorder  
ANALOG  
REMOTE  
ANALOG  
REMOTE  
VIDEO  
IN  
VIDEO  
IN  
TC  
IN  
CUE  
IN  
MON  
L
Y
TC  
IN  
CUE  
IN  
MON  
L
Y
REMOTE IN/OUT  
REMOTE IN/OUT  
ON  
ON  
75Ω  
OFF  
75Ω  
OFF  
P
P
B
B
REMOTE OUT  
REMOTE OUT  
OUT  
CH1  
OUT  
CH2  
R
OUT  
CH1  
OUT  
CH2  
R
P
P
R
REF VIDEO  
R
REF VIDEO  
IN  
IN  
ENCODER REMOTE  
ENCODER REMOTE  
ON  
ON  
75Ω  
75Ω  
OPTION  
OPTION  
CH3  
CH4  
CH3  
CH4  
OFF  
OFF  
RS-232C  
RS-232C  
DIGITAL  
DIGITAL  
VIDEO OUT  
1
VIDEO OUT  
1
PUSH  
PUSH  
SERIAL  
IN  
SERIAL  
OUT  
PUSH  
PUSH  
SERIAL  
IN  
SERIAL  
OUT  
CH 1/2  
CH 3/4  
CH 1/2  
CH 3/4  
Y
Y
AUDIO  
IN  
AUDIO  
IN  
PARALLEL  
PARALLEL  
~AC IN  
~AC IN  
1
1
CH1  
CH2  
CH3  
CH4  
CH1  
CH2  
CH3  
CH4  
SDI/  
SDI/  
P
(
)
P
(
SDTI OPTION  
SDTI OPTION  
)
2
SDI/  
2
SDI/  
B
B
SDTI (OPTION)  
SDTI (OPTION)  
AUDIO IN  
CH 1/2  
AUDIO IN  
CH 1/2  
CH 3/4  
2
CH 3/4  
2
(WFM)  
3
SDI  
(WFM)  
3
SDI  
AUDIO  
OUT  
AUDIO  
OUT  
P
P
R
R
SIGNAL  
GND  
SIGNAL  
GND  
3
3
SDI  
SDI  
(SUPER)  
AUDIO OUT  
(SUPER)  
AUDIO OUT  
(SUPER)  
(SUPER)  
SDTI signals  
CUE signals  
(When dubbing cue signals)  
Connections involving two units  
115 (E)  
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
Connector signals  
VIDEO IN  
SERIAL IN (DIGITAL)  
BNC × 2 Active through  
Y, PB, PR (ANALOG)  
BNC × 3  
(Board, option)  
Loop-through, 75Ω termination  
switch provided (Board, option)  
VIDEO IN  
BNC × 2  
Loop-through, 75Ω termination  
switch provided  
REF VIDEO IN  
BNC × 2  
VIDEO OUT  
AUDIO IN  
SERIAL OUT (DIGITAL) BNC × 3  
Y, PB, PR (ANALOG)  
VIDEO OUT  
BNC × 3  
(Board, option)  
BNC × 3  
SERIAL IN (DIGITAL)  
AUDIO IN (DIGITAL)  
BNC × 2 Active through  
Pin No.  
Signal  
XLR × 2 CH1/CH2, CH3/CH4 AES/EBU  
1
2
3
GND  
HOT  
COLD  
format  
AUDIO IN (ANALOG)  
CUE IN  
XLR × 4 CH1, CH2, CH3, CH4  
XLR × 1  
TIME CODE IN  
XLR × 1  
AUDIO OUT  
SERIAL OUT (DIGITAL) BNC × 3  
AUDIO OUT (DIGITAL) XLR × 2 CH1/CH2, CH3/CH4 AES/EBU  
format  
AUDIO OUT (ANALOG) XLR × 4 CH1, CH2, CH3, CH4  
CUE OUT  
XLR × 1  
XLR × 1  
XLR × 2  
TIME CODE OUT  
MONITOR OUT  
HEADPHONES (front) 6.5 mm  
RS-422A REMOTE (9P)  
REMOTE IN/OUT  
Pin No.  
Signal  
FRAME GROUND  
TRANSMIT A  
RECEIVE B  
Pin No.  
Signal  
Pin No.  
Signal  
1
2
3
4
5
6
RECEIVE COMMON  
—————  
7
8
9
TRANSMIT B  
RECEIVE A  
TRANSMIT COMMON  
FRAME GROUND  
REMOTE OUT  
Pin No.  
Signal  
Pin No.  
Signal  
Pin No.  
Signal  
RECEIVE B  
1
2
3
FRAME GROUND  
RECEIVE A  
4
5
6
TRANSMIT COMMON  
—————  
7
8
9
TRANSMIT A  
FRAME GROUND  
TRANSMIT B  
RECEIVE COMMON  
116 (E)  
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
Connector signals  
PARALLEL REMOTE (25P)  
Pin No.  
Signal  
Pin No.  
10  
Signal  
—————  
Pin No.  
19  
Signal  
1
PLAY COMMAND  
STOP COMMAND  
FF COMMAND  
STAND BY ON STATUS  
PREROLL STATUS  
SERVO LOCK STATUS  
OPERATION ENABLE STATUS  
—————  
2
11  
—————  
20  
3
12  
≥10V, MAX 300mA  
PLAY STATUS  
STOP STATUS  
FF STATUS  
21  
4
REW COMMAND  
REC COMMAND  
EJECT COMMAND  
STAND BY COMMAND  
PREROLL COMMAND  
IN SET COMMAND  
13  
22  
5
14  
23  
6
15  
24  
—————  
7
16  
REW STATUS  
REC STATUS  
EJECT STATUS  
25  
GND  
8
9
17  
18  
<Notes>  
• COMMAND pins: TTL level, active low, ≥100ms edge electrical signal.  
• STATUS pins: open collector, sink current 6 mA  
RS-232C REMOTE (25-pin D-SUB crossover cable supported)  
Pin No.  
Abbreviation  
Circuit  
Description  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
FRAME GROUND Protective ground  
Frame ground  
Sends data to the PC.  
RxD  
TxD  
CTS  
RTS  
DTR  
GND  
Received data  
Transmitted data  
Clear to send  
Receives data from the PC.  
Shorted with pin 5.  
Shorted with pin 4.  
No processing  
Request to send  
Data terminal ready  
Signal ground  
Signal ground  
Positive power output after communication  
enable status  
20  
DSR  
Data set ready  
ENCODER REMOTE (15P)  
Pin No.  
Signal  
Pin No.  
Signal  
SYSTEM H 0  
Pin No.  
Signal  
RET GND  
1
2
3
4
5
—————  
BLACK LEVEL  
C LEVEL  
GND  
6
11  
7SYS.SC COARSE (2) 12  
—————  
—————  
8
9
–12V  
13  
15  
CHROMA PHASE  
VIDEO LEVEL  
14 SYS.SC FINE  
SYS.SC COARSE (1)  
+12V  
10  
117 (E)  
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
Specifications  
GENERAL  
Power supply:  
AC 220 – 240 V, 50 – 60 Hz  
Power consumption: 280 W  
Operating ambient temperature:  
Operating ambient humidity:  
Weight:  
5°C to 40°C  
10% to 90% (no condensation)  
20 kg  
Dimensions (W × H × D):  
424 (max. 435.4) × 175.2 × 415 mm  
(Not including the support legs, connectors, and JOG dial)  
DVCPRO50/DVCPRO format selectable  
625i/525i selectable  
DVCPRO50; 48 kHz 16-bit 4 channels  
DVCPRO; 48 kHz 16-bit 2 channels  
Digital video audio; helical track  
The time code is recorded in the sub-code area.  
Recording format:  
Recording video signal:  
Recording audio signal:  
Recording tracks:  
Cue track;  
Control track;  
1 track  
1 track  
Tape speed:  
67.708 mm/sec (625i)  
67.640 mm/sec (525i)  
Recording time:  
92 minutes (using the AJ-5P92LP)  
33 minutes (using the AJ-5P33MP)  
Metal tape  
Tape:  
FF/REW time:  
Less than 3 min (with AJ-5P92LP)  
Less than 2 min (with AJ-5P33MP)  
DVCPRO50/DVCPRO; –1× to +2× speed  
Digital slow:  
DV/DVCAM;  
–1× to +1× speed  
Editing accuracy:  
Tape timer accuracy:  
Servo lock time:  
±0 frames (using the time code)  
±1 frame (using the continuous CTL signal)  
Less than 0.5 sec (colour framing/standby ON)  
VIDEO  
Digital video  
Sampling frequencies:  
Quantizing:  
625i/525i; Y; 13.5 MHz, PB/PR; 6.75 MHz (DVCPRO50)  
8 bits  
Video compression method:  
Video compression rate:  
DCT + adaptive sampling + variable-length encoding  
DVCPRO50; 1/3.3  
DVCPRO; 1/5  
Error correction:  
Reed-Solomon product code  
Video recording/playback bit rate: DVCPRO50; 50 Mbps  
DVCPRO; 25 Mbps  
Digital IN/Analogue Component OUT  
Video bandwidth:  
625i; Y;  
25 Hz to 5.5 MHZ (±0.5 dB), 5.75 MHZ (–2.0 dB)  
PB/PR; 25 Hz to 2.5 MHZ (±0.5 dB), 2.75 MHZ (–2.0 dB)  
525i; Y;  
PB/PR; 30 Hz to 2.5 MHZ (±1.0 dB), 2.75 MHZ (–2.0 dB)  
Better than 60 dB  
30 Hz to 5.5 MHZ (±1.0 dB), 5.75 MHZ (–2.0 dB)  
S/N ratio:  
K factor:  
Y/PB, PR delay:  
Less than 1%  
Max. 10 ns  
Video input connector  
Analogue component input  
(option):  
BNC × 3 (Y, PB, PR)  
Y;  
1.0 Vp-p, 75Ω  
PB/PR; 0.7 Vp-p, 75Ω (100% colour bar, 0% black level)  
Analogue composite input (option): BNC × 2, loop-through, 75Ω on/off  
Reference input:  
Analogue composite, BNC × 2, loop-through, 75Ω on/off  
Serial digital component input:  
SDTI input (option):  
Complies with SMPTE 259M-C/EBU Tech.3267-E standard, BNC × 2, active through  
Complies with SMPTE 305M/321M standard, BNC × 2, active through (also serves as SDI  
input connector)  
118 (E)  
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
Specifications  
Video Output Connector  
Analogue component output:  
BNC × 3 (Y, PB, PR)  
Y; 1.0 Vp-p, 75Ω  
PB/PR; 0.7 Vp-p, 75Ω (100% colour bar, 0% black level)  
BNC × 3, video 1, video 2 (video/WFM selectable), video 3 (superimpose on/off)  
BNC × 3, complies with SMPTE 259M-C/EBU Tech.3267-E standard, SDI 1, SDI 2, SDI 3,  
(superimpose on/off)  
Analogue composite output:  
Serial digital component output:  
SDTI output (option):  
BNC × 1, complies with SMPTE 305M/321M standard (also serves as SDI1 output  
connector)  
Video Signal Adjustment  
Composite video input signal:  
Video output gain:  
Video output chroma gain:  
Video output chroma phase:  
Video output black level:  
Video output sync phase:  
Video output SC phase:  
±3 dB  
±3 dB  
±3 dB  
±30°  
±100 mV  
±15 µsec  
±180°  
AUDIO  
Digital Audio  
Sampling frequencies:  
Quantizing:  
48 kHz (synchronous with video)  
16 bits  
Frequency response:  
Dynamic range:  
Distortion:  
Crosstalk:  
Wow & flutter:  
Headroom:  
20 Hz to 20 kHz ± 1.0 dB (at the reference level)  
Better than 90 dB (1 kHz, emphasis OFF, “A” weighted)  
Less than 0.05% (1 kHz, emphasis OFF, reference level)  
Less than –80 dB (1 kHz, between 2 channels)  
Below measurable limit  
625i; 18 dB  
525i; 20 dB  
Emphasis:  
T1 = 50 µsec, T2 = 15 µsec (on/off selectable)  
Cue Track  
Frequency response:  
300 Hz to 6 kHz ± 3.0 dB  
Audio Input Connector  
Analogue input  
(CH1/CH2/CH3/CH4):  
XLR × 4, 600Ω/high impedance selectable (factory setting: 600Ω),  
+4/0/–20 dBm selectable*  
Digital input (CH1/CH2, CH3/CH4): XLR × 2, AES/EBU format  
Serial digital input:  
Cue track input:  
Complies with SMPTE 259M-C, 272M/EBU Tech.3267-E (BNC × 1, 75Ω)  
XLR × 1, 600Ω/high impedance selectable (factory setting: 600Ω),  
+4/0/–20/–60 dBm selectable*  
Audio Output Connector  
Analogue output  
(CH1/CH2/CH3/CH4):  
Digital output  
XLR × 4, low impedance, +4/0/–20 dBm selectable (with 600Ω load)*  
(CH1/CH2, CH3/CH4):  
Serial digital output:  
Cue track output:  
Monitor output:  
XLR × 2, AES/EBU format  
Complies with SMPTE 259M-C, 272M-A/EBU Tech.3267-E (BNC × 1, 75Ω)  
XLR × 1, low impedance, +4/0/–20 dBm selectable (with 600Ω load)*  
XLR × 2, low impedance, +4/0/–20 dBm selectable (with 600Ω load)*  
Variable level, 6.5 mm, 8Ω  
Headphones:  
Other Input/Output Connectors  
Time code input:  
Time code output:  
RS-422A input:  
RS-422A output:  
RS-232C:  
XLR × 1, 0.5 to 8 Vp-p, 10 kΩ  
XLR × 1, low impedance, 2.0±0.5 Vp-p (with 600Ω load)  
D-sub 9-pin, RS-422A interface  
D-sub 9-pin, RS-422A interface  
D-sub 25-pin, RS-232C interface  
D-sub 25-pin  
Parallel input/output:  
Encoder remote:  
D-sub 15-pin  
Weight and dimensions when shown are approxlmately.  
Speclilcailons are subject to change without notice.  
* EG model is fixed to –3 dBu.  
119 (E)  
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
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  
Printed in Japan  
VQT8389  
E
S1299H100-100A  
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  

Miele Freezer FN 9752 i User Manual
Milwaukee Cordless Sander 2438 20 User Manual
MTD Chipper 243 645C000 User Manual
Newcon Optik Binoculars BDN 7x50 User Manual
Nokia Cell Phone 2116i User Manual
Olympus Computer Drive C P20U User Manual
Olympus MP3 Player VN 480PC User Manual
One for All Universal Remote URC10820N User Manual
Palm PDAs Smartphones Zire User Manual
Panasonic Car Stereo System C3303U User Manual