Digital HD Video Cassette Recorder
AJ-
DCP
Operating Instructions
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Contents
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Setup Menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
SYSTEM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
BASIC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
INTERFACE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
TAPE PROTECT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
TIME CODE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
VIDEO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
AUDIO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
MENU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Parts and Their Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Front panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Rear panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Turning on the power and inserting the
cassette . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
STOP mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Error Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Emergency Eject . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Video Head Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Condensation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Rec pause/recording
(frame-to-frame continuity) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Cue (fast forward playback)/review (reverse
playback) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Still-picture playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Linear 0.3a speed playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Variable-speed playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Repeat playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Time Code & User’s Bit . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Time code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
User’s bit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Setting the time code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Setting the user’s bit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Time code/user’s bit playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Superimposed Screens . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Setup (Initial Settings) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
How to perform settings using the on-screen
menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
How to return to the factory settings . . . . . . . . . . 20
How to set the user defaults . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
How to load the user defaults . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
How to protect the menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
How to release the menu protection . . . . . . . . . . 23
How to display the DIAG menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
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Introduction
This DVCPRO HD format HD digital VTR uses 1/4˝
wide small cassette tapes to record and play back
interlace HD signals (1080i/59.94 Hz) and progressive
HD signals (720p/59.94 Hz).
It contains built-in down-converter outputs as a
standard feature to provide interfacing with existing
SD (standard definition) systems by means of HD-SD
conversion.
The deterioration in the picture and sound quality
which accompanies dubbing is significantly reduced
by this high picture quality VTR which incorporates
high-efficiency digital compression technology.
The VTR has a compact and lightweight design which
enables it to be carried around or installed in a rack
with ease.
The user performs the equipment settings interactively
while viewing the on-screen menus on the TV monitor.
Features
Compact size and light weight
Frame-to-frame continuity function
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The VTR has a width of 8 /16˝ (214 mm), a height
By using the REC button and PAUSE button in
combination, the auto back function is activated so
that the images are joined together smoothly,
without any breaks.
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of 5 /4˝ (132 mm) and a depth of 16 15/16˝ (430
mm), and it weighs 18.04 lb (8.2 kg). It comes with
grips which make it easy and convenient to carry it.
Efficient installation in a rack
On-screen menu settings
The width of the VTR is half the standard 19˝
dimension, and its height is equivalent to 3U. This
makes its installation in a rack twice as efficient as
in the past for greater economy.
The highly individualized function settings can be
performed on-screen.
Time code
The VTR is equipped with a built-in TCG (time code
generator)/TCR (time code reader). An external
time code can also be input, thereby enabling
regeneration to the external time code.
Up to 46 minutes of recording
The VTR uses only 1/4˝ wide L-size cassette tapes
(max. 46 minutes).
<Note>
Do not use tapes other than DVCPRO HD L-size
cassettes (max. 46 minutes).
Multi-functional interfaces
OSerial digital input/output
The VTR has HD component serial interface
input/output facilities so that the HD component
video signals and digital audio signals of 8 channels
can be interfaced using a single BNC connector.
(SMPTE 292M/296M/299M)
It also contains a built-in SD down-converter as a
standard feature so that SD component serial
signals can also be output.
High picture quality
The VTR achieves a high picture quality by means
of 4:2:2 HD component signal recording conducted
at a rate which is four times faster (100 Mbps) than
the existing DVCPRO format.
Switching between 1080i and 720p systems
By switching to the matching video signal input
system (1080i/59.94 Hz or 720p/59.94 Hz) in the
setup menu settings, the VTR can record and play
back signals in either signal system.
(SMPTE 259M-C, 272M-A)
OAnalog video output
Also provided as a standard feature is a built-in
analog composite down-converter to enable
monitoring on an SD monitor.
SD down-converter
O9-pin remote control connector
The VTR comes with a built-in SD down-converter
as a standard feature. This enables SD SDI signals
or analog composite signals to be output at the
same time as HD SDI signals are output, and this
makes it possible to view the signals on the SD
monitor.
This connector enables operations to be performed
from the external remote controller (AJ-A95,
optional accessory).
AD/DC operation
The VTR operates on both AC 120 V and DC 12 V
power.
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Parts and Their Functions
Front panel
Counter display
4
5
6
7
8
9
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SCH SERVO
REC INH REMOTE
CTL
TC
-25 -20 -16 -12 -8 -4
-30
0
dB
-
CH 1
UB
CH 2
HOURS
MINUTES
SECONDS
FRAMES
:
;
<
1
2
3
EJECT
POWER
ON
L
-cassette ONLY
OFF
LOCAL REMOTE
?
>
AUDIO SELECT
=
P
MENU
INPUT
METER
ANALOG
CH3-4
OFF
ON
REC INHIBIT
CH 1
CH 2
CH 4
REC
PULL
B
FOR VAR
CH 3
720 P
CH1·2 CH3·4
AUDIO OUT SEL
RESET
REW
PAGE
STOP
FF
SEARCH
PLAY
PAUSE/STILL
REC
TAPE
O
N
CH1
COUNTER
ST
CH2
DOWN MENU UP
MODE
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DATA
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SET
EE
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D
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J
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Parts and Their Functions
Front panel
1 POWER switch
9 Channel condition lamps
These light in accordance with the error rate status.
(Green 5 blue 5 red)
2 Cassette loading slot
Align the cassette with the center of the loading
slot, and push it gently inside. The cassette is
loaded automatically.
Green : This lights when the error rates for the video
and audio playback signals are satisfactory.
Blue : This lights when the error rate for either the
video or audio playback signals has
deteriorated. The playback pictures remain
normal even when the lamp lights.
<Note>
Do not insert tapes other than DVCPRO HD L-size
cassettes.
Red : This lights when either the video or audio
playback signals have been corrected or
interpolated.
3 EJECT button
Press this to unload the tape which is then ejected
automatically several seconds later.
The display is reset when the CTL display is shown
on the counter display.
: Level meter
This indicates the audio signal levels.
The input level of the audio signals is displayed
during recording and when the E-E status is
selected; their output level is displayed during
playback.
4 REC and REC INH lamps
REC
: This lights while recording is in progress.
REC INH : This lights when the cassette is in the
accidental erasure prevention status.
It also lights when the REC INHIBIT
switch P is at the ON position. Nothing
can be recorded when this lamp is lit.
; Cassette insertion/tape travel display lamp
This lights when a cassette has been inserted into
the VTR.
: When a tape has been inserted and the
STANDBY ON mode is established.
: When a tape has been inserted and the
STANDBY OFF (half loading) mode is
established.
5 REMOTE lamp
This lights when the LOCAL/MENU/REMOTE
switch = is set to the REMOTE position.
6 REPEAT lamp
: While the tape is traveling, the segment
display moves as the tape runs.
This lights during repeat playback.
<Note>
: When the fan has stopped, the “ ” at the
stopped side flashes.
The lamp flashes and repeat playback is not
performed if the counter display mode which was
set using setup menu item No.161 (BGN PRESET)
or No.162 (END PRESET) and the counter display
mode in which the repeat playback is to be
performed do not match.
< Counter display
The TC or CTL count, user’s bit, remaining tape
and total tape length as well as messages and
other on-screen information are indicated on this
display.
7 SCH lamp
While the unit is running on DC power, the display
flashes to signal a warning when the voltage has
dropped.
The power is automatically turned off when the
voltage drops to 10.6 V or so.
This lights when the subcarrier phase of the SD
signals which have been supplied to the HD/SD
REF VIDEO IN connectors is within the specified
range.
CTL, TC and UB lamps
8 SERVO lamp
The corresponding lamp flashes when the TC or
UB information cannot be read during playback.
It lights when the information can be read correctly.
This lights when the drum servo and capstan servo
lock.
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Parts and Their Functions
Front panel
= LOCAL/MENU/REMOTE switch
? METER button and lamp (CH3•4)
Each time the METER button is pressed, what is
displayed on the level meter is switched from the
CH1/CH2 levels to the CH3/CH4 levels or vice
versa.
This is set when performing menu settings or
controlling the VTR from an external device.
LOCAL : When the VTR is to be controlled using
the controls on its operation panel.
MENU : When on-screen menu items are to be
set.
The CH3•4 lamp goes off when the CH1/CH2 levels
are displayed.
REMOTE: When VTR is to be controlled using an
external remote controller (AJ-A95).
<Note>
The METER button works when “LINE” has been
selected as the setup menu item No.780 setting for
the analog audio output connectors.
> ANALOG lamp
This lights when “ANALOG” has been selected as
the setup menu item No.700 setting for the audio
input signals.
@ Audio output lamps (CH1•2, CH3•4)
These lamps are used to indicate the audio
channels whose signals are being output.
<Note>
When analog signals are input, they are recorded
on the tape’s audio tracks listed below depending
on the channel to which they are input.
CH1 input 5 CH1 and CH5 tracks
CH2 input 5 CH2 and CH6 tracks
CH3 input 5 CH3 and CH7 tracks
CH4 input 5 CH4 and CH8 tracks
A Audio monitor selector switch
This is used to select the audio monitor output or
headphone output channel.
Reference: Audio output combinations using setup menu items and front panel switches
Setup menu item
Front panel
Rear panel AUDIO OUT connectors
Audio monitor Audio output
METER
lamp
?
No.780
AUD OUT
SEL
No.770
MONITOR
MIX
No.771
H.PHONE
MIX
Headphone
output
selector switch
A
lamps
@
CH1
CH2
CH3/L
CH4/R
Off
L=R (CH1)
L=R (CH3)
———
STEREO
CH1+2
———
CH1
ST
CH3•4
Off
L=CH1/R=CH2
L=CH3/R=CH4
L=R (CH1+2)
L=R (CH3+4)
L=R (CH2)
CH1•2
CH3•4
CH3•4
LINE
———
CH1
CH2
CH3
CH4
Off
CH3•4
Off
CH2
CH1
L=R (CH4)
CH3•4
———
———
STEREO
CH1+2
L=R (CH1)
L=CH1
L=CH1
R=CH1
R=CH2
L=CH1/R=CH2
L=R (CH1+2)
L=CH1/R=CH2
L=R (CH1+2)
L=R (CH2)
STEREO
CH1/2
ST
Off
CH1
CH2
CH1•2
STEREO
CH1+2
CH1+2
L=CH1+2 R=CH1+2
———
———
———
CH2
CH1
L=CH2
L=CH3
R=CH2
R=CH3
———
L=R (CH3)
STEREO
CH1+2
L=CH3/R=CH4
L=R (CH3+4)
L=CH3/R=CH4
L=R (CH3+4)
L=R (CH4)
STEREO
L=CH3
R=CH4
CH3/4
ST
CH3
CH4
CH3•4
CH3•4
STEREO
CH1+2
CH1+2
———
L=CH3+4 R=CH3+4
L=CH4 R=CH4
———
CH2
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Parts and Their Functions
Front panel
B Analog audio signal recording level controls
These are used to adjust the recording levels of the
CH1, CH2, CH3 and C4 analog audio signals.
These are pull-to-adjust controls: they can be
adjusted at their pulled-up positions. When they
are at their pushed-down positions, the signals are
recorded at their initial levels.
H FF button
When this is pressed, the tape is fast forwarded.
When the TAPE/EE switch M is set to TAPE, the
playback images can be monitored.
When the button is pressed in a search mode
(search still, REV search, REV search still or FWD
search still), the search is conducted in the forward
direction (FWD search). The tape is cued at the
speed set by setup menu item No.150. (See page
14)
<Note>
These controls cannot be used to adjust the levels
of the HD digital component audio signals.
When the button is pressed in a slow mode (slow
still, REV slow or REV slow still), the tape is played
back at the FWD linear 0.3a speed. (See page 15)
C 720p lamp
This lights when the 720p/59.94 Hz system has
been selected or its signals are being played back.
I SEARCH button
D Headphone jack
When this is pressed, the VTR is set to the search
mode or slow mode. (See pages 14 and 15)
When stereo headphones are connected to this
jack, the sound being recording or played back can
be monitored by headphones.
J PLAY button
When this is pressed, playback is started. When it
is pressed together with the REC button, recording
is started.
E Volume control
This is used to control the volume of sound heard
through the headphones.
K PAUSE/STILL button
F REW button
When this is pressed during recording, the
recording is temporarily stopped; when it is pressed
again, the recording is resumed.
When it is pressed during playback, the VTR is set
to the still picture mode; when it is pressed again,
playback is resumed.
When it is pressed during a FWD or REV search,
the search is temporarily stopped (FWD or REV
search still); when it is pressed again, the FWD or
REV search is resumed.
When this is pressed, the tape is rewound. When
the TAPE/EE switch M is set to TAPE, the
playback images can be monitored.
When the button is pressed in a search mode
(search still, FWD search, FWD search still or REV
search still), the search is conducted in the reverse
direction (REV search). The tape is reviewed at the
speed set by setup menu item No.150. (See page
14)
When the button is pressed in a slow mode (slow
still, FWD slow or FWD slow still), the tape is
played back at the REV linear 0.3a speed. (See
page 15)
When it is pressed during a FWD or REV slow
operation, the operation is temporarily stopped
(FWD or REV slow still); when it is pressed again,
the FWD or REV slow operation is resumed.
A “FWD or REV slow” operation denotes linear
0.3a speed playback.
G STOP button
When this is pressed, the tape stops traveling, and
still pictures can be monitored if the TAPE/EE
switch M has been set to TAPE.
When the tape is temporarily stopped, noise may
appear on the monitor: this is normal and not
indicative of a problem. (See page 15)
The drum continues to rotate even in the stop
mode, and the tape remains wrapped tightly around
the drum.
When the stop mode continues longer than the
allotted time, the VTR is automatically set to the
standby OFF (half loading) mode in order to protect
the tape.
L REC button
When this is pressed together with the PLAY
button, recording is started. When it is pressed
while the tape is stopped or being ejected, the input
video signals or audio signals can be checked even
if the TAPE/EE switch is at the TAPE position.
The value of the time code generator can also be
checked. (REC CHECK mode)
The stop mode is established immediately after a
cassette is inserted into the VTR.
With still pictures, noise may appear on the monitor:
this is normal and not indicative of a problem.
When the STOP button or any other function button
is pressed, the REC CHECK mode will be released.
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Parts and Their Functions
Front panel
M TAPE/EE switch
This is used to select the signals to be output
during stop, fast forwarding or rewinding.
TAPE : The signals played back from the tape are
output.
EE
: The HD SDI signals are output as the video
signals, and the signals selected by setup
menu item No.700 are output as the audio
signals.
<Note>
While the switch setting is being changed, the
picture and sound may be disturbed.
N COUNTER button
This is used to select what appears on the counter
display. Each time it is pressed, what is to appear
on the display changes in the following sequence:
CTL 5 TC 5 UB 5 r 5 CTL.
CTL: The tape timer (control signal) is displayed.
TC : The time code is displayed.
UB : The user’s bit is displayed.
r
: The remaining tape and total tape length are
displayed in minute increments.
Example: [r30-46]
Remaining tape: 30 minutes; total tape length:
46 minutes
O RESET button
When this is pressed in the CTL mode, the counter
display is set to 0 (reset).
P REC INHIBIT switch
This is used to permit or inhibit recording on the
cassette tape.
ON : Recording on the cassette tape is inhibited.
The REC INHIBIT lamp on the display lights.
OFF: Recording on the cassette tape is permitted
provided that the cassette’s accidental erasure
prevention tab is set to the recording enable
status.
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Parts and Their Functions
Rear panel
>
=
9
5
6
>
HD/SD REF VIDEO IN
SD SDI
OUT
75≠
ON
REMOTE
VIDEO OUT
1
OFF
3
?
AUDIO OUT
AUDIO IN
DC OUT
AC IN
12V 250mA
HD SDI
IN
2
PUSH
PUSH
CH
1
CH
2
4
CH
1
CH
2
4
(SUPER)
FUSE 125V 2.5A F1
TC
OUT1
OUT2
PUSH
PUSH
CH
3
CH
CH
3
CH
IN
SIGNAL
GND
DC IN
L
R
OUT
MONITOR
<
;
:
7 8
4
2
1
1 AC IN socket
3 DC OUT socket
This is the DC 12 V output socket.
The AC power supply is connected to this socket
using the accessory power cord.
AC power takes priority if both AC power and DC
power have been connected.
Power is supplied from here to the external remote
controller (AJ-A95).
The DC power cable is packed with the AJ-A95.
2 DC IN socket
Pin No.
Signal
Ground
———
———
+12 V
2
1
3
4
This is the input socket of the DC 12 V power
supply. Use the optional AC adapter (AJ-B75 or
AJ-B95).
The VTR’s power is automatically turned off when
the voltage drops to 10.6 V or so. It may take some
time for the voltage level to be restored even after
the supply voltage has recovered.
1
2
3
4
4 Fuse holder
This houses a 2.5 A fuse.
AC power takes priority if both AC power and DC
power have been connected.
5 SD SDI OUT connector
This is the down-conversion output connector for
the digital component audio and video signals
complying with the SMPTE 259M-C or 272M-A
standard.
Pin No.
Signal
Ground
———
———
+12 V
4
1
2
3
4
3
2
1
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Parts and Their Functions
Rear panel
6 VIDEO OUT (1, 2) connectors
= REMOTE CONTROL connector
An external remote controller (AJ-A95, optional
accessory) can be connected here to enable the
VTR to be operated by remote control.
<Notes>
These are the down-conversion output connectors
for the analog composite video signals.
Video signals with embedded superimposed text
can be output from the VIDEO OUT2 connector.
Superimposed text embedding can be selected
using setup menu item No.005.
OSet the LOCAL/MENU/REMOTE switch to the
REMOTE position.
OThis connector complies with the RS-422A
interface standard but the functions related to
editing do not work.
7 TC IN connector
This is used for recording the external time code
onto the tape.
Pin No.
Signal
Frame Ground
Transmit A
1
6
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
8 TC OUT connector
During playback, the playback time code is output
from this connector; during recording, the time code
generated by the internal time code generator is
output.
Receive B
9
5
Receive Common
————
Transmit Common
Transmit B
9 HD/SD REF VIDEO IN connectors and 75 Ω
termination switch
Receive A
Frame Ground
These are the input connectors for the HD/SD
reference video signals. For termination, set the
switch to ON.
> Fan motor
This is for cooling the VTR.
<Notes>
OInput a tri-level sync signal with both positive and
negative polarities when using these connectors
for the HD reference. Input a signal that
matches the input signals or tape format.
OInput a composite video signal complying with
RS-170A or a black burst signal when using
these connectors for the SD reference.
? Grip
Grips are provided on the side. These grips
notwithstanding, the VTR should be installed on a
level surface when it is to be operated.
: AUDIO IN connectors (CH1, CH2, CH3, CH4)
These are the input connectors for the analog audio
signals.
; AUDIO OUT/MONITOR connectors (CH1, CH2,
CH3, CH4)
These are the output connectors for the analog
audio signals.
The CH3 and CH4 connectors are also used as the
audio monitor output connectors (left channel, right
channel). (See page 7)
<HD SDI IN, OUT connectors
These are the input and output connectors of the
digital component audio and video signals
complying with the SMPTE 292M, 296M or 299M
standard.
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Operation
Turning on the power and
inserting the cassette
STOP mode
Press the STOP button to set the VTR to the
STOP mode.
The STOP button lights, and the tape stops
traveling.
OWhen the time set by setup menu item No.400
(STILL TIMER) has elapsed, the tape
protection mode is established in order to
protect the tape. When the STOP, REW, FF
or PLAY button is pressed, the VTR is set to
the corresponding mode.
1
Before operating the VTR, check that the equipment
has been connected correctly.
The VTR must be installed on a level surface for
operation.
Turn on the power.
1
Insert the cassette tape.
Insert the tape into its prescribed position without
forcing it into place.
2
<Caution concerning STILL TIMER setting>
The cumulative standby time in the same places on
the tape lengthens when the same parts of the same
tape are used repeatedly. To protect the tape, make
the standby time in the same place as short as
possible.
Check that the STOP lamp has lighted.
3
When the tape is inserted, the cylinder starts
rotating automatically, the tape is loaded, and the
VTR is set to the STOP mode.
1
2
EJECT
EJECT
POWER
POWER
ON
ON
L
-cassette ONLY
L-cassette ONLY
OFF
OFF
LOCAL REMOTE
LOCAL REMOTE
AUDIO SELECT
AUDIO SELECT
MENU
MENU
INPUT
METER
INPUT
METER
ANALOG CH3-4
REC
OFF
REC INHIBIT
ON
ANALOG CH3-4
REC
OFF
REC INHIBIT
ON
CH
CH
1
3
CH
2
4
CH
CH
1
3
CH
2
4
PULL
PULL
FOR VAR
FOR VAR
CH
CH
720
P
CH1·2 CH3·4
720
P
CH1·2 CH3·4
RESET
RESET
REW
PAGE
STOP
FF
SEARCH
MODE
PLAY
PAUSE/STILL
REC
SET
TAPE
EE
REW
PAGE
STOP
FF
SEARCH
MODE
PLAY
PAUSE/STILL
REC
SET
TAPE
EE
AUDIO OUT SEL
AUDIO OUT SEL
CH1
CH1
COUNTER
COUNTER
ST
ST
CH2
CH2
DOWN MENU UP
s
DATA
r
DOWN MENU UP
s
DATA
r
1
3
<Note>
When “ON” has been selected as the setup menu
item No.104 setting, the STOP button will flash if the
reference video signal is not input.
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Operation
Rec pause/recording (frame-to-
frame continuity)
Recording
Set the cassette’s accidental erasure
prevention tab to the recording enable status,
and insert the tape.
1
Press the PAUSE/STILL button while the
cassette tape is playing.
1
Press the STOP button to set the VTR to the
stop mode.
2
3
Press the REC button to set the VTR to the
REC PAUSE mode.
2
The monitor display is now switched to the E-E
screen.
When “REC-P” or “ALL” has been selected as the
setup menu item No.154 (AUTO BACK), the tape
is rewound for several seconds from the place
where the PAUSE/STILL button was pressed.
1. Selecting the input audio signals
1) Connect the signals which are to be
recorded.
2) Select the audio input signals using setup
menu item No.700.
<Note>
For video signals, only HD SDI signals can
be input.
2. Adjusting the analog audio level
Adjust the level of the audio input signals when
analog audio signals have been selected as
the audio input signals.
Press the PAUSE/STILL button to start the
recording.
The tape runs up to the place where the
3
PAUSE/STILL button was pressed in step , and
1
recording is started.
<Note>
The audio signals are recorded at the
appropriate level while the audio recording
level controls remain pushed in.
<Note>
The recording level cannot be adjusted when
HD SDI signals have been selected for the
audio input signals.
The E-E screen is now displayed.
Press the PAUSE/STILL button again to
temporarily stop the recording.
4
When “REC-P” or “ALL” has been selected as the
setup menu item No.154 (AUTO BACK), the tape
is rewound for several seconds from the place
where the PAUSE/STILL button was pressed,
and then it is temporarily stopped.
Press the PLAY button while holding down
the REC button.
4
5
The REC and PLAY lamps light, and recording is
started.
Frame-to-frame continuity can be provided by
5
When “ALL” has been selected as the setup
menu item No.154 (AUTO BACK) setting, the
tape is rewound for several seconds from the
place where the REC and PLAY buttons were
pressed and then, after a run-up, recording is
started from the place where the REC and PLAY
buttons were pressed. This ensures a smooth
continuity from one image frame to the next.
repeating steps and
.
3
4
To end the recording, press the STOP button.
The recording ends, and the VTR is set to the
stop mode.
<Note>
During recording, check that the SERVO lamp is
lighted. If it is flashing or off, the images will be
subject to disturbances when they are played back.
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Operation
Playback
VTR
operating mode
Button pressed
Next VTR operation
SEARCH
FF or REW
PLAY or STOP
SEARCH
PLAY or STOP
SEARCH
PLAY or STOP
FF
Search still
Insert the cassette tape.
1
2
Play or stop
Fast forward
Rewind
Fast forward or rewind
Play or stop
Press the PLAY button.
Normal playback is started.
Forward search
(fast forward playback)
Play or stop
To end playback, press the STOP button.
The VTR is set to the stop mode.
3
Reverse search
(reverse playback)
<Notes>
Play or stop
ODuring playback, check that the SERVO lamp is
lighted. If it is flashing or off, the images will be
subject to disturbances when they are played back.
OThe image will be disturbed for an instant when
playback is initiated.
Forward search
(fast forward playback)
Search still
Reverse search
(reverse playback)
REW
SEARCH
REW
Fast forward
Forward search
(fast forward
playback)
Reverse search
(reverse playback)
PAUSE/STILL
SEARCH
FF
Forward search still
Rewind
Cue (fast forward playback)/
review (reverse playback)
Reverse search
(reverse playback)
Forward search
(fast forward playback)
PAUSE/STILL
Reverse search still
When the FF or REW button is pressed in a search
mode (search still, FWD search, REV search, FWD
search still or REV search still), the tape is cued or
reviewed at the speed set by setup menu item
No.150.
PAUSE/STILL,
SEARCH or FF
Forward search
(fast forward playback)
Forward search
still
Reverse search
(reverse playback)
REW
When the SEARCH button is pressed in the FF or
REW mode, the tape decelerates to the speed set by
setup menu item No.150, and the tape is cued or
reviewed.
PAUSE/STILL,
SEARCH or REW
Reverse search
(reverse playback)
Reverse search
still
Forward search
(fast forward playback)
FF
When the PAUSE/STILL button is pressed during cue
or review, the tape is temporarily stopped. When it is
pressed again, the cue or review is resumed.
PLAY
STOP
Play
Stop
All modes
Still-picture playback
Press the PAUSE/STILL button during playback.
When it is pressed again, normal playback is restored.
<Notes>
ONo sound is heard during still-picture playback.
ONoise may appear on the still pictures.
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Operation
Linear 0.3a speed playback
Variable-speed playback
(when the AJ-A95 is connected)
When the SEARCH button is pressed during still-
picture playback (PLAY PAUSE), the VTR is set to the
slow still mode.
When the FF or REW button is now pressed in this
mode, the VTR is set to the linear 0.3a speed
playback mode.
When the PAUSE/STILL button is pressed during
linear 0.3a speed playback, the tape is temporarily
stopped.
When the PAUSE/STILL button is pressed again,
linear 0.3a speed playback is resumed.
When the AJ-A95 (optional accessory) is connected to
the REMOTE connector, variable-speed playback can
be performed by operating the search dial on the AJ-
A95.
<Notes>
ONoise may appear on the screen at any playback
speed other than 1a (normal speed).
ODuring variable-speed playback, the sound
recorded on the analog cue track is played back.
VTR
operating mode
Button pressed
PAUSE/STILL
Next VTR operation
Play
Play pause
Play
PAUSE/STILL or
PLAY
Play pause
Slow still
SEARCH
PLAY
FF
Slow still
Play
Forward slow
Reverse slow
Reverse slow
Forward slow still
Forward slow
Reverse slow still
REW
REW
Forward slow
Reverse slow
SEARCH or
PAUSE/STILL
FF
SEARCH or
PAUSE/STILL
PAUSE/STILL,
SEARCH or FF
Forward slow
Reverse slow
Reverse slow
Forward slow still
Reverse slow still
REW
PAUSE/STILL,
SEARCH or REW
FF
Forward slow
Play
PLAY
All modes
All modes
STOP
Stop
Fast forward
Rewind
STOP 5 FF
STOP 5 REW
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Operation
Repeat playback
Setting the repeat playback mode
Setting the BEGIN point and END point
Set the VTR to the menu mode.
(By setting the LOCAL/MENU/REMOTE switch to
the MENU position.)
Set the VTR to the menu mode.
(By setting the LOCAL/MENU/REMOTE switch to
the MENU position.)
1
1
Select setup menu item No.161 (BGN
Select setup menu item No.160 (MEMORY
MODE), and select the repeat playback mode.
2
2
PRESET) or No.162 (END PRESET), and press
the DATA+ button (PAUSE/STILL button) or
DATA– button (PLAY button).
Operation
Setting
<Note>
A setting or no setting can be selected by
operating the DATA+ and DATA– buttons.
“--:--:--:--” appears on the display with no setting.
When repeat playback is performed in this status,
the beginning of the tape serves as the BEGIN
point and its end serves as the END point.
Normal operation
OFF
The tape stops near the BEGIN point when it is
fast forwarded or rewound.
M-STOP
REPT1
When the tape is played back to the END point, it
is rewound to the BEGIN point where it stops.
When the tape is played back to the END point, it
is rewound to the BEGIN point and played back
again, and this process is repeated.
CONT
Use the COUNTER button to select TC or CTL.
<Note>
The display is reset to 00:00:00:00 when the
RESET button is pressed.
3
Set the LOCAL/MENU/REMOTE switch to the
LOCAL or REMOTE position.
3
Select the digit (indicated by the flashing
4
<Notes>
display) to be changed using the UP button
(FF button) or DOWN button (STOP button).
The frame digits cannot be selected. “00” is
displayed for the frame at all times.
OThe images will deteriorate when the same tape is
played back in the repeat playback mode over and
over again. After about 100 playback operations,
replace the tape with a new one.
OThe output image which appears when the tape
returns to the BEGIN point in the repeat playback
mode can be set using setup menu item No.163
(REPT MODE).
The value is changed by the DATA+ button
(PAUSE/STILL button) and DATA– button
(PLAY button).
5
When “FREEZE” has been selected as the REPT
MODE setting and if the END point is set at the
tape end, the playback image will not freeze
properly. Set this point on a part of the tape where
images have been recorded.
Upon completion of the setting, press the SET
button (REC button).
The setting is now stored in the memory.
<Note>
If the MODE button (SEARCH button) is pressed
without pressing the SET button upon completion
of the setting, the setting will not be stored in the
memory, and the status existing prior to the
setting will be restored.
6
OIf the counter display mode (TC or CTL) established
when the mode setting was selected by setup menu
item No.161 (BGN PRESET) or No.162 (END
PRESET) and the counter display mode (TC or
CTL) for repeat playback do not match, the
REPEAT lamp flashes, and the repeat playback
operation is not performed.
Set the LOCAL/MENU/REMOTE switch to the
LOCAL or REMOTE position.
7
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Time Code & User’s Bit
Time code
Setting the time code
The time code signal is generated by the time code
generator and recorded on the tape, and its value is
read by the time code reader. The time code is used
to display the absolute position of the tape in hour,
minute, second and frame increments.
Set the VTR to the menu mode.
(By setting the LOCAL/MENU/REMOTE switch to
the MENU position.)
1
Select “INT” as the setup menu item No.520
(TC MODE SW) setting.
2
The time code is written in the sub-code area (data
area) on the helical track. For this reason, the VTR’s
playback speed can be read out from the stop mode
to the slow-motion playback to high-speed playback.
The time code value is shown on the display and
superimposed on the screen.
Select the setup menu item No.530 (TC
PRESET) setting.
3
TCR 00 :
07 :
04 :
24
The value of the first digit starts flashing
4
t
t
t
t
when the DATA+ button (PAUSE/STILL
button) or DATA– button (PLAY button) is
pressed.
Hours
Minutes Seconds Frames
When the MENU UP button (FF button) or
5
MENU DOWN button (STOP button) is
pressed, the digit to be changed moves, and
the new digit starts flashing.
User’s bit
The user’s bit refers to the 32-bit (8-digit) information
frame which is the only part of the time code signals
open to the user for use. It can be used to record the
operator number or other such information.
Change the value by pressing the DATA+
button (PAUSE/STILL button) or DATA–
button (PLAY button).
6
The alphanumerics which can be used for the user’s
bit are the numbers 0 through 9 and the upper-case
letters A through F.
Upon completion of the setting, press the SET
button (REC button).
(Operation now returns to the regular menu
screen.)
7
Set the LOCAL/MENU/REMOTE switch to the
LOCAL or REMOTE position.
8
<Notes>
OThe current value of the time code generator is
displayed as the initial value.
OIf the RESET button is pressed when “TC PRESET”
has been set (while the number is still flashing), the
display is reset to 00000000.
OThe time code cannot be set when it is has been
set to “REGEN” by a combination of setup menu
item No.503 (REGEN) and No.505 (TCG REGEN).
OIf the MODE button (SEARCH button) is pressed
without pressing the SET button upon completion of
the setting, the time code setting will be canceled,
and operation will return to the regular menu
screen.
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Time Code & User’s Bit
Setting the user’s bit
Time code/user’s bit playback
Set the VTR to the menu mode.
(By setting the LOCAL/MENU/REMOTE switch to
the MENU position.)
Set the VTR to the STOP mode.
1
1
Set TC or UB using the COUNTER button.
2
Select the setup menu item No.531 (UB
PRESET) setting.
2
TC : The time code is displayed.
UB : The user’s bit is displayed.
OWhen the time code can no longer be read, it
is interpolated using the CTL signal.
The remaining steps are the same as for
setting the time code.
Press the PLAY button.
Playback is started, and the time code appears
on the display.
3
If “ON” has been selected as the setup menu
item No.005 setting, the time code value is
superimposed onto the video signals which are
output from the VIDEO OUT2 connector.
<Notes>
OWhen the drop frame time code is read, the colon
between the seconds and frames changes to a
period.
OIf the time code signal is missing, it is automatically
compensated for by the CTL signal.
What is displayed is shown below.
Superimposed display
T2R
00 : 07 : 04 : 24
An asterisk (2) appears when
the time code signal is missing.
In the case of a drop frame, the colon
between the seconds and frames changes
to a period.
Counter display
TC
UB
00 : 07 : 04 : 24
The display flashes when the
time code signal is missing.
In the case of a drop frame, the colon
between the seconds and frames changes
to a period.
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Superimposed Screens
When a TV monitor and the VIDEO OUT2 connector
are connected, the abbreviations of the control signal,
time code, etc. are displayed on the TV monitor.
These displays can be turned ON or OFF using the
setup menu item No.005 setting.
Operation mode
The content to be displayed can be selected using the
setup menu item No.006 (DISPLAY SEL).
TIME : Counter value
T&STA : Counter value, VTR operation mode
T&S&M: Counter value, VTR operation mode, tape
format or error message
TV monitor
TIME mode
TCR 22 : 22 : 22 : 22
TCR 22 : 22 : 22 : 22
Counter value
Abbreviations
CTL (control signal)
TCR (time code playback value)
UBR (user’s bit playback value)
REM (remaining tape)
TV monitor
T&STA mode
Display characters
The background of the characters used for the
superimposed displays can be changed using the
setup menu item No.009 (CHARA TYPE).
Counter value
TCR 22 : 22 : 22 : 22
STOP
VTR operation mode
TV monitor
T&S&M mode
TCR 22 : 22 : 22 : 22
TCR 22 : 22 : 22 : 22
TV monitor
TV monitor
Display position
Counter value
TCR 22 : 22 : 22 : 22
STOP
The position of the superimposed displays can be
changed using the setup menu item No.007 (CHARA
H-POS) and No.008 (CHARA V-POS) settings.
VTR operation mode
DVCPRO_HD
Tape format or error
message
TV monitor
<Note>
In the VTR operation mode, “BOT” (beginning of tape)
or “EOT” (end of tape) appears at the start of the line
when the beginning or end of the tape has been
detected.
TCR 22 : 22 : 22 : 22
TCR 22 : 22 : 22 : 22
Examples of displays:
TV monitor
TV monitor
EOT STOP
(stopped at the end of the tape)
BOT STANDBY OFF
<Note>
When the PAGE button and DATA+ button or DATA–
button are pressed, the counter display appears
temporarily while the buttons are held down so that
the settings can be checked.
(on standby at the beginning of the tape)
It is also possible to proceed with the settings while
checking the actual situation using the DATA+ button
and DATA– button while the PAGE button is held
down.
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Setup (Initial Settings)
The VTR’s main settings can be performed and
checked using the on-screen menus which are
displayed on the video monitor connected to the VTR.
They can also be performed and checked using the
item numbers and setting numbers which are
displayed on the VTR’s front panel display.
The VTR comes with a user setting memory so that
desired settings can be stored in the memory ahead
of time and recalled for use at any time.
Press the MENU-UP button or MENU-DOWN
button to move the cursor (2) to the next
menu item to be changed.
Pages can be scrolled up or down by pressing
the MENU-UP button or MENU-DOWN button
while holding down the PAGE button.
4
Press the DATA– or DATA+ button to change
the setting.
5
6
How to perform settings using
the on-screen menu
Press the SET button to enter the setting.
To change multiple items, repeat steps 4, 5 and
6.
Set the LOCAL/MENU/REMOTE switch to the
MENU position.
The VTR is set to the menu setting mode, and
the menu screen is displayed on the video
monitor.
1
<Notes>
A setting can be canceled by pressing the MODE
button.
To change another item without entering the
setting, press the MODE button and then repeat
steps 4, 5 and 6.
SET–UP MENU
MAIN
NO.00
2
00 SYSTEM
000 BASIC
100 OPERATION
200 INTERFACE
Set the LOCAL/MENU/REMOTE switch to the
LOCAL or REMOTE position.
This completes the menu settings.
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400 TAPE PROTECT
500 TIME CODE
600 VIDEO
700 AUDIO
A00 MENU
How to return to the factory
settings
In the menu setting mode, the REW, STOP, FF,
SEARCH, PLAY, PAUSE/STILL and REC control
buttons function as the PAGE, MENU-DOWN,
MENU-UP, MODE, DATA–, DATA+ and SET
buttons, respectively.
Set the LOCAL/MENU/REMOTE switch to the
MENU position.
The VTR is set to the menu setting mode, and
the menu screen is displayed on the video
monitor.
1
Press the MENU-UP button or MENU-DOWN
button to move the cursor (2) to the first
menu item to be changed.
2
3
Press the RESET button.
2
The VTR is set to the default setting mode, and
the default setting screen is displayed on the
video monitor.
Press the MODE button, and select the setting
for each item.
To return to the menu screen, press the MODE
button while holding down the PAGE button.
SELECT MODE
2 0 ESCAPE
1 LOAD
2 SAVE
3 PROTECT
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Setup (Initial Settings)
Press the MENU-UP button or MENU-DOWN
button to move the cursor to the LOAD
position, and press the SET button.
The VTR is set to the LOAD mode, and the
LOAD screen is displayed on the video monitor.
Press the MENU-UP button or MENU-DOWN
button to move the cursor to the SAVE
position, and press the SET button.
The VTR is set to the SAVE mode, and the SAVE
screen is displayed on the video monitor.
3
4
5
SET–UP MENU
2 NO
FACTORY
<LOAD>
SET–UP MENU
2 NO
USER (ALL)
<SAVE>
USER (ALL)
USER (NOT SYSTEM)
USER (NOT SYSTEM)
Press the MENU-UP button or MENU-DOWN
button to move the cursor to USER (ALL), and
press the SET button.
OIf the cursor is moved to USER (NOT
SYSTEM) and this operation is performed, the
settings are updated for all the menus with the
exception of the SYSTEM menu.
OIf the cursor is moved to NO and this operation
is performed, operation returns to the menu
screen without updating the settings.
Press the MENU-UP button or MENU-DOWN
button to move the cursor to FACTORY, and
press the SET button.
OIf the cursor is moved to FACTORY and this
operation is performed, the factory settings are
restored for all the menus with the exception of
the SYSTEM menu.
OIf the cursor is moved to NO and this operation
is performed, operation returns to the menu
screen without restoring the factory settings.
4
5
The screen on which SAVE is checked now
appears. Press the MENU-UP button or
MENU-DOWN button to move the cursor to
the YES position, and press the SET button.
The settings are now stored in the memory.
6
7
Set the LOCAL/MENU/REMOTE switch to the
LOCAL or REMOTE position.
This completes the menu settings.
SAVE OK?
How to set the user defaults
2
NO
YES
Set the LOCAL/MENU/REMOTE switch to the
MENU position.
The VTR is set to the menu setting mode, and
the menu screen is displayed on the video
monitor.
1
Set the LOCAL/MENU/REMOTE switch to the
LOCAL or REMOTE position.
This completes the menu settings.
2
3
Perform steps 2 through 6 in “How to
perform settings using the on-screen menu,”
and change to the desired settings.
Press the RESET button.
The VTR is set to the default setting mode, and
the default setting screen is displayed on the
video monitor.
SELECT MODE
2 0 ESCAPE
1 LOAD
2 SAVE
3 PROTECT
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Setup (Initial Settings)
How to load the user defaults
How to protect the menus
By setting the unit to the menu protection mode,
opening of the setup menus can be prevented even
when the LOCAL/MENU/REMOTE switch on the front
panel has been set to the MENU position.
Set the LOCAL/MENU/REMOTE switch to the
MENU position.
The VTR is set to the menu setting mode, and
the menu screen is displayed on the video
monitor.
1
Set the LOCAL/MENU/REMOTE switch to the
MENU position.
The VTR is set to the menu setting mode, and
the menu screen is displayed on the video
monitor.
1
Press the RESET button.
2
The VTR is set to the default setting mode, and
the default setting screen is displayed on the
video monitor.
SELECT MODE
2 0 ESCAPE
1 LOAD
Press the RESET button.
2
The VTR is set to the default setting mode, and
the default setting screen is displayed on the
video monitor.
2 SAVE
3 PROTECT
SELECT MODE
2 0 ESCAPE
1 LOAD
Press the MENU-UP button or MENU-DOWN
3
2 SAVE
3 PROTECT
button to move the cursor to the LOAD
position, and press the SET button.
The VTR is set to the LOAD mode, and the
LOAD screen is displayed on the video monitor.
Press the MENU-UP button or MENU-DOWN
3
button to move the cursor to the PROTECT
position, and press the SET button.
The VTR is set to the menu protection setting
mode, and the screen for checking the menu
protection function is displayed on the video
monitor.
SET–UP MENU
2 NO
FACTORY
<LOAD>
USER (ALL)
USER (NOT SYSTEM)
MENU PROTECT OK?
Press the MENU-UP button or MENU-DOWN
button to move the cursor to USER (ALL), and
press the SET button.
4
5
2
NO
YES
OIf the cursor is moved to USER (NOT
SYSTEM) and this operation is performed,
operations are performed using the user
settings stored in the memory for all the menus
with the exception of the SYSTEM menu.
OIf the cursor is moved to NO and this operation
is performed, operation returns to the menu
screen while the user settings stored in the
memory remain unchanged.
Press the MENU-UP button or MENU-DOWN
button to move the cursor to YES, and press
the SET button.
4
The menu screen now appears.
Set the LOCAL/MENU/REMOTE switch to the
LOCAL or REMOTE position.
This completes the menu settings.
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Setup (Initial Settings)
How to display the DIAG menu
Set the LOCAL/MENU/REMOTE switch to the
LOCAL or REMOTE position.
5
This unit comes with a function for displaying the
“HOURS METER,” software “VERSION” and the
deck’s serial number on the video monitor.
The unit is now set to the menu protection mode.
When the LOCAL/MENU/REMOTE switch is set
to the MENU position, the VTR is not set to the
menu setting mode, and “MENU PROTECTED”
appears on the video monitor screen.
Set the LOCAL/MENU/REMOTE switch to the
MENU position while pressing the EJECT
button.
1
<Notes>
If, while the menu protection mode is being set,
the LOCAL/MENU/REMOTE switch is set to the
MENU position while the COUNTER button on
the front panel is pressed, the unit is set to the
menu setting mode, and regular menu settings
can be performed.
The unit is set to the DIAG display mode, and the
hours meter and deck’s serial number are
displayed on the video monitor.
DIAG–MENU
HOURS METER
Ser 222222222
H00 OPERATION
H01 DRUM RUN
H02 TAPE RUN
H03 THREADING
H11 DRUM RUN r
H12 TAPE RUN r
Perform steps 2 through 7 of “How to perform
00000H
00000H
00000H
00000T
00000H
00000H
settings using the on-screen menu.”
H13 THREADING r 00000T
END
How to release the menu
protection
Items with “r” can be reset when servicing is
performed.
Set the LOCAL/MENU/REMOTE switch to the
MENU position while pressing the COUNTER
button on the front panel.
The unit is set to the menu setting mode, and the
menu screen is displayed on the video monitor.
1
While the hours meter is displayed, press the
MENU-UP button or MENU-DOWN button
while pressing the PAGE button.
The software version is displayed on the video
monitor.
2
3
DIAG–MENU VERSION
<NTSC>
2
3
Perform steps 2 and 3 of “How to protect the
menus.”
The screen for checking the menu protection
function is displayed on the video monitor.
FRONT
IF
1.22-22
1.22-22-2.22
AV-SYSCON 1.22-22-2.22
SERVO
END
1.22-22-2.22
MENU PROTECT OK?
2
NO
YES
The hour meter display is restored by pressing
the MENU-UP button or MENU-DOWN button
again while pressing the PAGE button.
Press the MENU-UP button or MENU-DOWN
button to move the cursor to NO, and press
the SET button.
Set the LOCAL/MENU/REMOTE switch to the
LOCAL or REMOTE position.
Operation now returns to the regular mode.
The menu protection function is now released.
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001 LOCAL ENA
For setting the buttons which can be operated on the front panel when the
LOCAL/MENU/REMOTE switch is at the REMOTE position.
DIS 0: No buttons can be operated.
0000
0001
0002
ST&EJ 1: Only the STOP and EJECT buttons can be operated.
ENA 2: All the buttons can be operated except for COUNTER and RESET.
002 TAPE TIMER
003 REMAIN SEL
For setting the time system on the CTL counter display.
±12h 0: 12-hour system
24h 1: 24-hour system
0000
0001
For setting the superimposing of the remaining tape time and total tape
length displays for the VIDEO OUT2 connector.
0000
0001
0002
0003
OFF 0: No superimposed displays
2L 1: Remaining tape time is displayed on the second line.
1L 2: Remaining tape time is displayed on the first line.
R/TTL 3: Remaining tape time is displayed on the first line and the total tape
length on the second line.
<Notes>
O When “2L” has been selected as this item’s setting, the time will not be
displayed even if “TIME” was selected as the menu item No.006
(DISPLAY SEL) setting.
O Even when “R/TTL” has been selected as this item’s setting, the total
tape length will not be displayed if “TIME” has been selected as the
menu item No.006 (DISPLAY SEL) setting.
005 SUPER
For setting whether the displays are to be superimposed onto the VIDEO
OUT2 connector.
0000
0001
OFF 0: The displays are not superimposed.
ON 1: The displays are superimposed.
006 DISPLAY SEL
For setting what displays are to be superimposed onto the VIDEO OUT2
connector.
0000
0001
0002
TIME 0: Only the time display is superimposed.
T&STA 1: The time and operation status are superimposed.
T&S&M 2: The time, operation status and mode are superimposed.
<Note>
When “T&S&M” has been selected as this item’s setting and a warning or
error occurs, an error message is superimposed.
007 CHARA H-POS
0000
:
<Notes>
OIf the PAGE button and the DATA+ or DATA– button are pressed together when menu item No.007
(CHARA H-POS) and No.008 (CHARA V-POS) are being set, the counter display appears temporarily
while these buttons are held down to enable the settings to be checked.
It is also possible to use the DATA+ button and DATA– button while holding down the PAGE button to
perform the settings while at the same time checking their actual status.
OEven when “OFF” is selected as the menu item No.005 (SUPER) setting, the superimposing is
displayed in accordance with the menu No.006 (DISPLAY SEL) setting while the menu settings are
being performed. When the menu setting process is exited, the display accords with the menu item
No.005 (SUPER) setting.
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Setup Menus
BASIC
Item
Setting
Description of setting
Superimposed
Superimposed
display
No.
No.
display
009 CHARA TYPE
020 SYS FORMAT
For setting the superimposed display and the menu display type.
WHITE 0: White characters are displayed on a black background.
W/OUT 1: White characters with black borders are displayed.
0000
0001
For setting the format used to record and play back signals including the
HD REF signal.
1080i 0: 1080i mode
720p 1: 720p mode
0000
0001
022 PB FORMAT
For setting the format used for playing back the tape.
MANUAL 0: The menu item No.020 (SYS FORMAT) setting is complied with.
AUTO 1: The format in which the recording on the tape was performed is
complied with.
0000
0001
The underlining denotes the factory mode.
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OPERATION
Item
Setting
Description of setting
Superimposed
Superimposed
display
No.
No.
display
101 SHTL MAX
For setting the maximum shuttle mode speed when using the external
controller connected to the 9-pin remote connector.
0000
0001
X8.4 0: 8.4a normal speed
X16 1: 16a normal speed
104 REF ALARM
106 EJECT EE SEL
For setting whether the warnings are to be indicated when the REF VIDEO
has not been connected.
OFF 1: No warnings are indicated.
0000
0001
ON 2: Warnings are indicated by the STOP lamp which flashes.
For setting the video and audio output statuses when the tape is ejected.
EE 0: The signals are always output in the E-E (electric modulation to electric
playback) mode regardless of the position of the TAPE/EE switch.
BLANK 1: The output status changes according to the position of the TAPE/EE
switch.
0000
0001
EE
: The signals are output in the E-E mode.
TAPE : A blank is output for the video signals, and the audio signals are
muted.
110 AUTO REW
For setting whether the tape is to be rewound automatically to its start
when the tape-end has been detected.
0000
0001
OFF 0: The tape is not rewound.
ON 1: The tape is rewound to its start.
112 FRZ MODE SEL
For setting the video output when the mode has moved from playback
images to the STANDBY OFF (half loading) mode.
0000
0001
DIS 0: The video output is muted.
STBOFF 1: The playback image appearing at the moment when the STANDBY OFF
(half loading) mode is established is frozen and output.
114 REC INH LAMP
For setting the REC INHIBIT lamp operation when the cassette is set to the
accidental erasure prevention mode.
0000
0001
LIGHT 0: The lamp lights.
FLASH 1: The lamp flashes.
<Notes>
The REC INHIBIT lamp always lights regardless of this setting when the
REC INHIBIT switch on the front panel is set to the ON position.
115 EJECT SW INH
For setting a restriction on the operation of the front panel’s EJECT button.
REC 0: Operating the button is prohibited while the recording mode is
established.
0000
0001
OFF 1: The button can be operated in any mode.
117 M CASSTT INH
150 SEARCH SPEED
For setting a restriction on recording onto M-size cassette tapes.
OFF 0: Recording onto M-size cassette tapes is permitted.
ON 1: Recording onto M-size cassette tapes is prohibited.
0000
0001
For setting the speed at which the tape is to decelerate when the front
panel’s search button is pressed.
0000
0001
X4.1 0: 4.1a normal speed
X8.4 1: 8.4a normal speed
152 HUMID OPE
For setting the operation to be performed when condensation has formed.
OFF 0: The unit does not operate when condensation has formed.
ON 1: The unit can be operated when condensation has formed but no
guarantee is made that it will operate properly.
0000
0001
<Note>
Due to the possibility of tape damage and other problems, select the “0:
Unit does not operate” setting for normal operation.
The underlining denotes the factory mode.
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OPERATION
Item
Setting
Description of setting
Superimposed
Superimposed
display
No.
No.
display
154 AUTO BACK
For setting the operation method used for the frame-to-frame continuity
function. (This item activates the AUTO BACK function to rewind the tape
for several seconds in order to ensure a smooth continuity between the
recorded images.)
0000
0001
OFF 0: No AUTO BACK operation.
REC-P 1: In the REC PAUSE mode, the AUTO BACK function is activated, and
the tape stops in the recording standby mode. (When PAUSE is
released, the tape runs up and recording starts.)
0002
ALL 2: In addition to the menu item No.0001 (REC-P) function, the AUTO
BACK function is activated in the REC PLAY mode, the tape runs up
immediately, and recording starts.
160 MEMORY MODE
For setting the repeat playback mode.
OFF 0: No repeat playback (normal operation).
M-STOP 1: The tape stops near the BEGIN point when it is fast forwarded or
rewound.
0000
0001
0002
0003
REPT1 2: When the tape reaches the END point, it is rewound to the BEGIN point
where it stops.
CONT 3: When the tape reaches the END point, it is rewound to the BEGIN point
and played, and this process is repeated.
161 BGN PRESET
(CTL or TC)
For setting the BEGIN point in the repeat playback mode. The counter
display mode is set to either TC or CTL by the COUNTER button.
When the BEGIN point is not set, “--:--:--:--” appears on the display, and
the beginning of the tape serves as the BEGIN point.
162 END PRESET
(CTL or TC)
For setting the END point in the repeat playback mode. The counter
display mode is set to either TC or CTL by the COUNTER button.
When the END point is not set, “--:--:--:--” appears on the display, and the
tape end serves as the END point.
163 REPT MODE
For setting what image is to be output when the tape returns to the BEGIN
point in the repeat playback mode.
0000
FREEZE 0: The tape returns to the BEGIN point while the playback image at the
END point remains frozen.
0001
0002
BLACK 1: The tape returns to the BEGIN point while the picture remains black.
SW 2: The tape returns to the BEGIN point in accordance with the TAPE/EE
switch setting.
<Note>
If the END point is set at the tape end when “0: FREEZE” has been
selected, the playback image will not be frozen properly. Set the END
point within the range of the tape where images are recorded.
180 BATTERY SEL
For setting the battery type.
NiCd12 0: 12 V type of battery
NiCd13 1: 13 V type of battery
NiCd14 2: 14 V type of battery
0000
0001
0002
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Setup Menus
INTERFACE
Item
Setting
Description of setting
Superimposed
Superimposed
display
No.
No.
display
202 ID SEL
For setting the ID information to be returned to the controller.
0000
0001
0002
OTHER 0: 20 25H is returned.
DVCPRO 1: The ID (F0 33H) unique to the DVCPRO is returned.
ORIG 2: The ID (A0 51H) unique to the unit is returned.
The underlining denotes the factory mode.
TAPE PROTECT
Item
Setting
Description of setting
Superimposed
display
Superimposed
display
No.
No.
400 STILL TIMER
0000
0001
0002
0003
0004
0005
0006
0007
0008
0.5S For setting the time taken before the unit is set to the tape protection mode
5S when it has been left in the STOP or STILL mode.
10S (Unit: S = seconds, min: minutes)
20S
30S
40S
50S
1min
2min
401 SRC PROTECT
For setting the tape protection mode operation when the unit has been left
in the STILL mode.
0000
0001
STEP 0: STEP FWD
HALF 1: STANDBY OFF (half loading)
<Note>
When STEP FWD has been set, the unit is automatically transferred to the
STANDBY OFF (half loading) mode when it has been left in the STILL
mode for a total of 30 minutes.
402 DRUM STDBY
For setting the drum operation in the STANDBY OFF (half loading) mode.
OFF 0: The drum stops rotating.
ON 1: The drum continues to rotate.
0000
0001
403 STOP PROTECT
For setting the tape protection mode operation when the unit has been left
in the STOP mode.
0000
0001
STEP 0: STEP FWD
HALF 1: STANDBY OFF (half loading)
<Note>
When STEP FWD has been set, the unit is automatically transferred to the
STANDBY OFF (half loading) mode when it has been left in the STOP
mode for a total of 30 minutes.
The underlining denotes the factory mode.
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TIME CODE
Item
Setting
Description of setting
Superimposed
Superimposed
display
No.
No.
display
500 VITC BLANK
For setting whether to output the VITC signal to the position set by menu
item No.501 (VITC POS-1) and No.502 (VITC POS-2).
0000
0001
BLANK 0: The VITC signal is not output.
THRU 1: The VITC signal is output.
<Note>
This setting is only effective for SD outputs (VIDEO output and SD SDI
output).
501 VITC POS-1
502 VITC POS-2
503 REGEN
0000
10L For setting the position where the VITC signal is to be inserted.
:
0006
:
:
<Notes>
16L O The same line as that set for menu item No.502 (VITC POS-2) cannot
be set.
:
0010
20L O This setting is only effective for SD outputs (VIDEO output and SD SDI
output).
0000
10L For setting the position where the VITC signal is to be inserted.
:
0008
:
:
<Notes>
18L O The same line as that set for menu item No.501 (VITC POS-1) cannot
be set.
:
0010
20L O This setting is only effective for SD outputs (VIDEO output and SD SDI
output).
For setting the synchronization method of the internal time code generator.
REGEN 0: The time code reader is synchronized to the time code which is read
from the tape.
0000
0001
PRE 1: The synchronization method can be preset by a front panel operation or
using the remote controller.
504 RUN MODE
505 TCG REGEN
For setting the operation mode in which the internal time code generator
advances the time code.
REC 0: The generator advances only during recording.
FREE 1: It advances while the power is on regardless of the operation mode.
0000
0001
For setting the signal to be regenerated when the TCG (time code
generator) is in the regeneration mode.
0000
0001
0002
TC&UB 0: Both the time code and user’s bit are regenerated.
TC 1: Only the time code is regenerated.
UB 2: Only the user’s bit is regenerated.
508 BINARY GP
For setting the conditions under which the user’s bit in the time code
generated by TCG is to be used.
0000
0001
0002
0003
0004
0005
0006
0007
000 0: Not specified (character set is not specified).
001 1: ISO characters (8-bit character set compliant with ISO646, ISO2022)
010 2: Unassigned 1 (not defined)
011 3: Unassigned 2 (not defined)
100 4: Unassigned 3 (not defined)
101 5: Page/line
110 6: Unassigned 4 (not defined)
111 7: Unassigned 5 (not defined)
509 PHASE CORR
For setting whether to control the phase compensation for the LTC output
during playback.
0000
0001
OFF 0: The phase compensation is not controlled.
ON 1: The phase compensation is controlled.
The underlining denotes the factory mode.
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511 DF MODE
For setting the DF or NDF mode for CTL and TCG.
DF 0: The drop frame mode is used.
NDF 1: The non-drop frame mode is used.
<Note>
0000
0001
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VIDEO
Item
Setting
Description of setting
Superimposed
Superimposed
display
No.
No.
display
603 V-MUTE SEL
For setting whether to mute the video output signal when a blank part of
the tape has been detected during playback.
0000
0001
N-MUTE 0: The video output signal is not muted (the image is frozen).
GRAY 1: The video output signal is muted (the screen is turned gray).
620 DOWNCON
MODE
For setting the image processing which is to be performed during down-
conversion.
0000
0001
0002
0003
0004
FIT_V 0: Side cut mode
FIT_H 1: Letter-box mode
FIT_HV 2: Squeeze mode
14:9 3: Semi letter-box mode 14:9
13:9 4: Semi letter-box mode 13:9
<Note>
While the setting is being adjusted, the sound output will be muted;
however this is normal and not indicative of a problem. When the
adjustment is finished, sound will be output.
645 D/C ENH
For setting whether to enhance the contours during down-conversion.
OFF 0: The contours are not enhanced.
ON 1: The contours are enhanced.
0000
0001
672 V OUT SETUP
For setting the setup processing for the composite output signal.
THRU 0: The original signal is output as is.
ADD22L 1: A 7.5% setup is added from line 22 of the output signal and output.
ADD21L 2: A 7.5% setup is added from line 21 of the output signal and output.
ADD20L 3: A 7.5% setup is added from line 20 of the output signal and output.
0000
0001
0002
0003
673 EDH
For setting whether to superimpose EDH onto the SD SDI output.
OFF 0: EDH is not superimposed.
ON 1: EDH is superimposed.
0000
0001
The underlining denotes the factory mode.
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AUDIO
Item
Setting
Description of setting
Superimposed
Superimposed
display
No.
No.
display
700 AUDIO IN SEL
For setting the audio signal input (for all the channels at the same time).
0001
0002
ANA 1: Fixed to the analog signal input.
SDI 2: Fixed to the SDI signal input.
<Note>
When analog signals are input, they are recorded on the tape’s audio
tracks listed below depending on the channels to which they are input.
CH1 input 5 CH1 and CH5 tracks
CH2 input 5 CH2 and CH6 tracks
CH3 input 5 CH3 and CH7 tracks
CH4 input 5 CH4 and CH8 tracks
701 CH1 IN LV
702 CH2 IN LV
703 CH3 IN LV
704 CH4 IN LV
0000
0001
0002
0003
4dB For setting the reference level of the analog audio input (CH1).
0dB
–20dB
–60dB
0000
0001
0002
0003
4dB For setting the reference level of the analog audio input (CH2).
0dB
–20dB
–60dB
0000
0001
0002
0003
4dB For setting the reference level of the analog audio input (CH3).
0dB
–20dB
–60dB
0000
0001
0002
0003
4dB For setting the reference level of the analog audio input (CH4).
0dB
–20dB
–60dB
706 CH1 OUT LV
707 CH2 OUT LV
708 CH3/L OUT LV
709 CH4/R OUT LV
0000
0001
0002
4dB For setting the reference level of the analog audio output (CH1).
0dB
–20dB
0000
0001
0002
4dB For setting the reference level of the analog audio output (CH2).
0dB
–20dB
0000
0001
0002
4dB For setting the reference level of the analog audio output (CH3/L).
0dB
–20dB
0000
0001
0002
4dB For setting the reference level of the analog audio output (CH4/R).
0dB
–20dB
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AUDIO
Item
Setting
Description of setting
Superimposed
Superimposed
display
No.
No.
display
730 REC CUE
For setting the input signal to be recorded on the cue track.
0001
0002
0003
0004
0005
0006
0007
0008
0009
0010
0011
0012
0013
CH1 1: Audio input CH1
CH2 2: Audio input CH2
CH3 3: Audio input CH3
CH4 4: Audio input CH4
CH5 5: Audio input CH5
CH6 6: Audio input CH6
CH7 7: Audio input CH7
CH8 8: Audio input CH8
CH1+2 9: Audio input CH1 and CH2 mixed signals
CH3+4 10: Audio input CH3 and CH4 mixed signals
CH5+6 11: Audio input CH5 and CH6 mixed signals
CH7+8 12: Audio input CH7 and CH8 mixed signals
CH1~8 13: Audio input CH1 through CH8 mixed signals
731 PB FADE
For setting the processing to be performed at the audio edit points (IN and
OUT points) and frame-to-frame continuity points during playback.
AUTO 0: Processing accords with the status during recording.
CUT 1: Cut processing is forcibly performed.
0000
0001
0002
FADE 2: Fade processing is forcibly performed.
732 EMBEDDED AUD
765 CUE OUT SEL
For setting whether the audio data is to be superimposed onto the HD SDI
output and SD SDI output.
OFF 0: The audio data is not superimposed.
ON 1: The audio data is superimposed.
0000
0001
For setting the analog cue signal output to the audio output (main line).
OFF 0: The analog cue signal is not output.
PCM sound is output in the playback mode, and no sound is output in
any other mode.
ON 1: The analog cue signal is output.
0000
0001
PCM sound is output in the playback mode, and the analog cue sound is
output in any other mode.
769 MONI SEL
For setting the monitor output sound during playback.
PLYPCM 0: PCM sound is output.
PLYCUE 1: Cue sound is output.
0000
0001
770 MONITOR MIX
For setting the audio monitor output sound.
(This functions when the audio monitor selector switch on the front panel is
at the “ST” position.)
0000
0001
STEREO 0: Stereo sound is output.
CH1+2 1: Mixed sound is output (for both the L and R connectors).
771 H.PHONE MIX
For setting the headphone output sound.
(This functions when the audio monitor selector switch on the front panel is
at the “ST” position.)
0000
0001
STEREO 0: Stereo sound is output.
CH1+2 1: Mixed sound is output (when monaural earphones are used).
The underlining denotes the factory mode.
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AUDIO
Item
Setting
Description of setting
Superimposed
Superimposed
display
No.
No.
display
780 AUD OUT SEL
For setting the output sound of the analog audio output connectors.
0000
LINE 0: All the output connectors are used as the main line output.
CH1 connector = CH1 sound
CH2 connector = CH2 sound
CH3 connector = CH3 sound
CH4 connector = CH4 sound
0001
0002
CH1/2 1: The CH1 and CH2 output connectors are used as the main line output,
and the CH3 and CH4 output connectors are used as the monitor output
connectors.
CH1 connector = CH1 sound
CH2 connector = CH2 sound
CH3 connector = Monitor L (CH1, CH2, CH1+CH2) sound
CH4 connector = Monitor R (CH1, CH2, CH1+CH2) sound
CH3/4 2: The CH1 and CH2 output connectors are used as the main line output,
and the CH3 and CH4 output connectors are used as the monitor output
connectors.
CH1 connector = CH3 sound
CH2 connector = CH4 sound
CH3 connector = Monitor L (CH3, CH4, CH3+CH4) sound
CH4 connector = Monitor R (CH3, CH4, CH3+CH4) sound
781 IN IMP SEL
For setting the impedance of the analog audio input.
0000
0001
600 0: 600 Ω
HIGH 1: High impedance
<Note>
Regardless of the setting selected here, the impedance is set to 3 kΩ when
–60 dB has been selected as the menu item No.701 to 704 (CH1 to CH4
IN LV) settings.
The underlining denotes the factory mode.
MENU
Item
Setting
Description of setting
Superimposed
display
Superimposed
display
No.
No.
A02 P.ON LOAD
For setting whether to change the setup menu settings to the user’s initial
settings when the power is turned on.
0000
0001
OFF 0: The settings are not changed.
ON 1: The settings are changed.
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Error Messages
When a problem has occurred in the unit, one of the
following messages will appear on the front panel’s
counter display and superimposed display on the
monitor.
When “T&S&M” has been selected as the setup menu
item No.006 setting, the error message appears in the
part of the superimposed display where the mode is
displayed.
With the superimposed display, the error number is
indicated in the part where the counter value is
displayed.
Error No.
Error message and description
Error No.
Error message and description
UNLOAD ERROR
DEW
Condensation has formed.
The unit can still be operated if “ON” has been
selected as the setup menu item No.152 (HUMID
OPE) setting. The counter value and “– –
alternately on the front panel counter display.
This appears when the tape has not been taken up
during unloading.
E – 55
– – d – –
S-FF/REW TIMEOVER
This appears when the tape start or end processing
operation fails to be completed.
d
– –” appear
E – 57
E – 59
E – 60
E – 61
E – 64
E – 67
E – 69
SERVO NOT LOCKED
DRUM ROTA TOO SLOW
This appears when the rotational speed of the cylinder
motor is abnormally low.
This appears when the servo lock has been
disengaged for 3 or more seconds during playback or
recording.
E – 00
E – 01
E – 02
DRUM ROTA TOO FAST
This appears when the rotational speed of the cylinder
motor is abnormally high.
LOW RF
This appears when the head output is not supplied
(due to head clogging, etc.) for 1 or more seconds
during playback.
CAP ROTA TOO SLOW
This appears when the rotational speed of the capstan
motor is abnormally low.
HIGH ERROR RATE
This appears when the error rate has deteriorated,
and the video or audio playback signals have been
corrected or interpolated.
S REEL TOO FAST
This appears when the rotational speed of the supply
reel motor is abnormally high.
NO RF
T REEL TOO FAST
This appears when the rotational speed of the take-up
reel motor is abnormally high.
This appears when a tape blank has been detected
for 1 or more seconds during playback.
A state in which all of the following conditions are
satisfied is recognized as a blank.
ONo output from any of the heads.
OPlayback data cannot be read.
ONo CTL signal.
E – 09
T REEL TORQUE ERR
This appears when the application of an abnormal
torque has been detected at the take-up reel motor.
This error number appears on the front panel counter
display when a communication error has occurred
between the IF and FRONT microcomputers. The
superimposed display itself is cleared from the
monitor screen.
FAN STOP
This appears when the fan motor has stopped.
The power is automatically turned off when 5 or so
minutes have elapsed since the motor stopped.
E – 6A
E – 10
FRONT LOAD MOTOR
FRP ERROR
This appears when the cassette fails to rise even
when 6 seconds have elapsed after the unit was
transferred to the eject mode.
This appears when an error has occurred in the
microcomputer reference signal.
E – 6B
E – 70
E – 71
E – 72
E – 73
E – bA
E – 29
E – 31
S REEL TORQUE ERR
This appears when the application of an abnormal
torque has been detected at the supply reel motor.
LOADING MOTOR
This appears when the unloading operation fails to be
completed within 6 seconds.
CAP TENSION ERROR
This appears when abnormal supply reel tension has
been detected in the capstan mode.
FRONT LOAD ERROR
This appears when the take-up reel has continued to
rotate without engaging with the tape for a specific
period of time during the start or end processing
operation performed midway through loading (half
position).
E – 51
E – 52
E – 53
REEL TENSION ERROR
This appears when abnormal supply reel tension has
been detected in the reel mode.
REEL DIR UNMATCH
This appears when the take-up reel motor is rotated in
the wrong direction.
W-UP REEL NOT ROTA
This appears when the take-up reel fails to take up the
tape while the tape is traveling in a state where its
total tape length has not been detected after the
cassette was inserted.
BATTERY
This appears when the input DC voltage has dropped
below the lower voltage limit (approx. 10.6 V).
WINDUP ERROR
This appears when there is an abnormal difference
between the tape take-up amount on the take-up reel
and the amount of tape supplied from the supply reel
while the tape is traveling after the total tape length
was detected.
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Video Head Cleaning
This unit is equipped with an auto head cleaning function, which automatically reduces the
amount of dirt on the video heads. However, in order to enhance the unit’s reliability, it is
recommended that the video heads be cleaned every day. Use a cleaning fluid designated by
the unit’s manufacturer.
Condensation
The same principle by which droplets of water form on a window pane of a heated room is
responsible for the formation of condensation inside the unit.
Condensation occurs in the unit or tape when it is moved from one location to another where
there is a significant difference in temperature and humidity.
More specifically, it forms:
OWhen the unit (or tape) is moved to a very humid location where the air is full of steam, or to a
room immediately after it has been heated
OWhen the unit (or tape) is abruptly moved from an air-conditioned location to a very warm or
very humid location
When moving the unit to the kind of location described above, do not turn on its power
immediately but leave it standing for about 10 minutes. If condensation has formed inside the
unit, an error message (– –
automatically ejected.
d
– –) will light up on the counter display, and the cassette tape will be
Leave the power on, and wait until the error message is cleared.
Maintenance
Before proceeding with maintenance, set the power switch to the OFF position, and disconnect
the power cord from the power outlet. Make absolutely sure that you grasp the power plug when
disconnecting the power cord.
Use a soft cloth to clean the cabinet. To remove stubborn dirt, dilute some kitchen detergent,
soak a rag in the solution, wring it out well, and use it to wipe away the dirt. Wipe up any
remaining moisture using a dry cloth. Do not use paint thinners or benzine.
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Specifications
[GENERAL]
[VIDEO]
$ Digital video
Supply voltage: AC 120 V ±10%, 50 – 60 Hz
Power consumption: 97 W
DC supply voltage: 12 V
Sampling frequency:
Y
: 74.25/1.001 MHz
PB/PR : 37.125/1.001 MHz
Quantizing:
DC power input current: 6.1 A
8 bits
Ambient operating temperature:
41°F to 104°F (5°C to 40°C)
Ambient operating humidity:
10 to 85% (no condensation)
Weight:
Video compression system:
DCT + variable-length code
Video compression rate:
1/6.7
Error correction:
18.04 lb (8.2 kg)
Reed Solomon product code
Video recording bit rate:
100 Mbps
Dimensions (WaHaD):
8 7/16˝a5 1/4˝a16 15/16˝ (214a132a430 mm)
Recording format:
DVCPRO HD
$ Video input connectors
HD serial digital input:
Recording video signals:
1080i/59.94 Hz, 720p/59.94 Hz, selectable
Recording audio signals:
48 kHz, 16 bits, 8 channels
Recording tracks
BNCa1,
(compliant with SMPTE 292M/296M standard)
Reference input:
Automatic switching between analog composite
and HD tri-level sync (59.94 Hz),
BNCa2 (loop-through), 75 Ω ON/OFF switchable
ODigital video/audio: helical tracks
OTime code: helical tracks (sub-code area)
OCue signal: 1 track
OControl (CTL): 1 track
Tape speed:
135.28 mm/sec
Recording time:
46 minutes (with AJ-HP46LP)
Tape used:
Metal tape
FF/REW time:
$ Video output connectors
HD serial digital outputs:
BNCa2
(compliant with SMPTE 292M/296M standard)
SD serial digital output (down-converter):
BNCa1
(compliant with SMPTE 259M-C standard)
Analog composite outputs (down-converter):
BNCa2, VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2 (superimposing
ON/OFF)
Less than 4 minutes (with AJ-HP46LP)
$ Video output adjustment range
HD serial digital output system phase:
±0.5 H (±550 samples, 27 ns steps)
SD serial digital/composite video output system
phase:
±0.5 H (±429 samples, 74 ns steps)
Composite video output SC phase:
±180°
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Specifications
[AUDIO]
[OTHER INPUT/OUTPUT CONNECTORS]
Time code input:
$ Digital audio
Sampling frequency:
48 kHz (synchronized with video)
Quantizing:
BNCa1, 0.5 to 8 V [p-p], 10 kΩ
Time code output:
BNCa1, low impedance, 2.0 ±0.5 V [p-p]
RS-422A input:
D-sub 9 pins, for AJ-A95, RS-422A interface
DC power output:
16 bits
Frequency response:
20 Hz to 20 kHz ±1 dB (at reference level)
Dynamic range:
4-pin socket, DC 12 V, 250 mA, for AJ-A95
More than 85 dB
(1 kHz, emphasis OFF, “A” weighted)
Distortion:
Less than 0.1%
(1 kHz, emphasis OFF, reference level)
Crosstalk:
Less than –80 dB
(1 kHz, between two channels)
Wow & flutter:
Negligible
Headroom:
20 dB
$ Audio input connectors
Analog inputs (CH1, CH2, CH3, CH4):
XLRa4, 600 Ω/high impedance selectable
(default: high impedance),
+4/0/–20/–60 dBu selectable (–60 dBu: 3 kΩ)
HD serial digital input:
Compliant with SMPTE 299M standard
(BNC, 75 Ω)
$ Audio output connectors
Analog outputs (CH1, CH2, CH3, CH4):
XLRa4, low impedance,
+4/0/–20 dBu selectable,
monitor output L/R selectable for CH3/CH4
output
HD serial digital output:
Compliant with SMPTE 299M standard
(BNC, 75 Ω)
SD serial digital output:
Compliant with SMPTE 272M-A standard
(BNC, 75 Ω)
Headphone output:
M3, 8 Ω, variable level
Weight and dimensions shown are approximate.
Specifications are subject to change without notice.
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