Panasonic VCR AJ HD3700B User Manual

Multi Format Digital HD

Video Cassette Recorder

Operating Instructions

(Hardware)

Model No.

AJ-

Before operating this product, please read the instructions carefully and save this manual for

future use.

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For your safety

For USA and Canada

FCC NOTE:

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC

Rules. To assure continued compliance follow

the attached installation instructions and do not

make any unauthorized modifications.

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,

DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).

This equipment has been tested and found to

comply with the limits for a Class A digital de-

vice, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.

These limits are designed to provide reason-

able protection against harmful interference

when the equipment is operated in a commer-

cial environment. This equipment generates,

uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy

and, if not installed and used in accordance

with the instruction manual, may cause harmful

NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.

REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

The lightning flash with arrowhead sym-

bol, within an equilateral triangle, is in-

tended to alert the user to the presence

of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” with-

in the product’s enclosure that may be of

sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk

of electric shock to persons.

interference

radio

communications.

Operation of this equipment in a residential

area is likely to cause harmful interference in

which case the user will be required to correct

the interference at his own expense.

The exclamation point within an equilat-

eral triangle is intended to alert the user

to the presence of important operating

and maintenance (servicing) instructions

in the literature accompanying the ap-

pliance.

For Europe

CAUTION:

DO NOT REMOVE PANEL COVER BY UN-

SCREWING

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.

1 is the safety information.

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For your safety (Europe)

Caution for AC Mains Lead

FOR YOUR SAFETY PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING TEXT CAREFULLY.

This product is equipped with 2 types of AC mains cable. One is for continental Europe, etc. and the other one

is only for U.K.

Appropriate mains cable must be used in each local area, since the other type of mains cable is not suitable.

FOR CONTINENTAL EUROPE, ETC.

FOR U.K. ONLY

Not to be used in the U.K.

If the plug supplied is not suitable for your socket

outlet, it should be cut off and appropriate one

fitted.

FOR U.K. ONLY

This appliance is supplied with a moulded three pin As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this

mains plug for your safety and convenience.

A 13 amp fuse is fitted in this plug.

appliance may not correspond with the coloured

markings identifying the terminals in your plug,

Should the fuse need to be replaced please ensure proceed as follows:

that the replacement fuse has a rating of 13 amps and ≥The wire which is coloured GREEN-AND-YELLOW

that it is approved by ASTA or BSI to BS1362.

Check for the ASTA mark Ï or the BSI mark Ì on

the body of the fuse.

must be connected to the terminal in the plug which

is marked with the letter E or by the Earth symbol Ó

or coloured GREEN or GREEN-AND-YELLOW.

≥The wire which is coloured BLUE must be connected

to the terminal in the plug which is marked with the

letter N or coloured BLACK.

If the plug contains a removable fuse cover you must

ensure that it is refitted when the fuse is replaced.

If you lose the fuse cover the plug must not be used ≥The wire which is coloured BROWN must be con-

until a replacement cover is obtained.

A replacement fuse cover can be purchased from your

local Panasonic Dealer.

nected to the terminal in the plug which is marked

with the letter L or coloured RED.

IF THE FITTED MOULDED PLUG IS UNSUITABLE How to replace the fuse

FOR THE SOCKET OUTLET IN YOUR HOME THEN 1. Open the fuse compartment with a screwdriver.

THE FUSE SHOULD BE REMOVED AND THE PLUG

CUT OFF AND DISPOSED OF SAFELY. THERE IS A

DANGER OF SEVERE ELECTRICAL SHOCK IF

THE CUT OFF PLUG IS INSERTED INTO ANY

13 AMP SOCKET.

If a new plug is to be fitted please observe the wiring

code as shown below.

If in any doubt please consult a qualified electrician.

WARNING: THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED.

IMPORTANT: The wires in this mains lead are

coloured in accordance with the following code:

Green-and-Yellow: Earth

2. Replace the fuse.

Fuse

Blue:

Brown:

Neutral

Live

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Contents

For your safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 02

Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 06

Controls and their functions

≥Front Panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 08

≥Connector section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Connections

≥Connections for a single unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

≥Connections for 2 units . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

≥Connection with an editing controller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Tapes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Playback. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Basic operations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Manual Editing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Manual audio cross editing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Automatic insert/assemble editing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Audio split editing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Variable memory Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Connector signals. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Video head cleaning. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Rack-mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Dip switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

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Features

This HD VTR is a hi-vision digital VTR for recording and playing back the video and audio signals complying

with BTAS-001A (1125/60 high-definition TV system studio standard) and SMPTE 274M standards.

By image-compressing the hi-vision signals and digitally recording them, this unit delivers up to 124 minutes

of recording and playback using a /2q cassette (the maximum length with the 1080/23.98p format is

155 minutes.). It is possible to switch between the following system formats to record and play back the sig-

nals in one of these formats: 1080/23.98p (8-channel audio), 1080/24p (8-channel audio), 1080/25p

(8-channel audio), 1080/59.94i (4-channel audio version), 1080/59.94i (8-channel audio version), 1080/50i

(8-channel audio), 720/59.94p (4-channel audio version), 720/59.94p (8-channel audio version), 576/50i

(8-channel audio), 480/59.94i (4-channel audio version) and 480/59.94i (8-channel audio version).

Only playback is possible with 576/50i (4 audio channels) format tapes which have been recorded using the

VTR (AJ-D580).

Simultaneous output of HD (hi-vision signals) and SD (standard signals) can be achieved.

In the case of the 1080/23.98p, 1080/24p and 1080/25p formats, the 1080/23.98psf, 1080/24psf and

1080/25psf (Progressive Segmented Frame) formats which divide the frames into two segments every

1/47.96, 1/48 and 1/50 of a second, respectively, for interfacing are also used.

Picture/sound quality at a reasonable price

≥High picture quality digital recording of signals complying with studio standard

The hi-vision studio standard signals, which have been 10-bit quantized using sampling frequencies of

74.25 MHz for Y signals and 37.125 MHz for the PB and PR signals, are image-compressed and digitally

recorded to meet the full range of specifications under the hi-vision studio standard.

Virtually distortion-free recording and playback at a low compression rate–and with a signal-to-noise ratio of

60 dB and a wide band (Y: 30 MHz, P^B/PR: 15 MHz), which have to date proved difficult to achieve with

analog VTRs using 1/2-inch tapes–are now made possible by utilizing a high recording rate of around

300 Mbps: the result is a consistently high picture quality all the way through from the initial recording to

editing.

≥Compact size, light weight and low power consumption

The unit is compact (height equivalent to 5U, depth at 20¹/²q), lightweight (69.96 lbs), low in power consump-

tion (260 W) and easy to handle.

≥High cost performance

In addition to featuring the basic functions and performance of HDD5, this HDVTR makes it possible to switch

between the 1080/23.98p (8-channel audio), 1080/24p (8-channel audio), 1080/25p (8-channel audio),

1080/59.94i (4-channel audio version), 1080/59.94i (8-channel audio version), 1080/50i (8-channel audio),

720/59.94p (4-channel audio version), 720/59.94p (8-channel audio version), 576/50i (8-channel audio),

480/59.94i (4-channel audio version) and 480/59.94i (8-channel audio version) system formats to record and

play back the signals in one of these formats. Furthermore, installation of a format converter board enables

HS and SD signals to be output simultaneously.

≥Digital audio with high sound quality

A high sound quality with a dynamic range of 100 dB is delivered by 20 (24)-bit 48 kHz sampling. Not only

can recording, playback and editing be conducted separately for each of the 4 (8) channels but channel mix-

ing is also possible. Moreover, one channel is provided for the analog (cue) track. (At 1080/23.98p,

1080/24p, 1080/25p, 1080/50i and 576/50i formats, 8-channel audio and 24 bit format.)

With the 1080/59.94i, 480/59.94i, or 720/59.94p system format, either the 4-channel 20-bit format or the 8-

channel 24-bit format can be selected. However, due caution should be exercised in operation since the

recording format used for the 8-channel audio version and the one used for the 4-channel audio version dif-

fer, and these differences pertain to their video recording areas as well. As such, these two system formats

are not mutually compatible.

≥Compact ¹/2z tape cassette

Two sizes of cassette, [L: 124 minutes (1080/59.94i, 720/59.94p and 480i), 149 minutes (1080/50i,

1080/25p), 155 minutes (1080/23.98p and 1080/24p), 112 minutes (576/50i) and M: 63 minutes

(1080/59.94i, 720/59.94p and 480/59.94i), can be used with this unit: this enables the size best suited to the

intended application to be selected. The compact ¹/2q cassette takes up minimal storage space and offers ex-

cellent handling ease.

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Features

I/O specifications and interfaces

≥Serial digital I/O facilities

The unit is equipped with hi-vision serial digital interfaces which meet the BTAS-004A, S-005A and S-006A

standards and which enable both video and audio signals to be transferred using the same coaxial cable. An

SD (525/625-line standard TV) serial digital interface is provided for operation with HD/SD mixing.

≥Format converter function

A format converter board has already been equipped in the unit as a standard accesory. This facilitates con-

version between HD and SD, and it makes the integrated production of Hi-Vision and standard TV broadcast

much simpler.

In addition to the composite analog signals, a serial digital interface (SDI signals) which can switch the mul-

tiplex transfer of audio signals ON or OFF is included in the SD output signals. SDI signals enable digital con-

nection to a DVCPRO/D5VTR.

≥AES audio input/output facilities

Separate digital audio inputs and outputs are provided for each of the 4 (8) channels, and standard interfac-

ing with a variety of digital audio units is possible. (8 channels with 1080/23.98p, 1080/24p, 1080/25p,

1080/50i and 576/50i formats. 4 channels/8 channels with 1080/59.94i, 720/59.94p and 480/59.94i formats.)

≥Remote control

In addition to the standard 9-pin serial (RS-422A) connector, 50P parallel and RS-232C connectors are pro-

vided on the unit for remote control. An AV control connector is also featured.

Slow motion, search and editing functions

≥Slow motion/jog

The incorporation of Panasonic’s unique AT (auto tracking) mechanism makes slow-motion playback and

jogging possible at a speed which can be varied from j1k to i2k normal tape speed.

≥50t shuttle search

Shuttle search is possible at up to 50k normal tape speed in the forward or reverse direction.

≥Simultaneous playback monitoring

Simultaneous playback monitoring of video, digital audio, time code and CTL signals is possible.

≥Automatic editing functions

A full range of editing modes are provided including assemble, insert, audio split and variable memory.

≥Multi cue points

One hundred cue points can be marked for searches and prerolling.

Operation and maintenance

≥Channel condition monitoring

The error rate is monitored at all times. When the setting is exceeded, an indicator on the front panel lights

to warn the operator that the tape is approaching the end of its service life or that the heads are clogged.

≥Built-in test signal generator

Color bar signals and other test signals, which come in handy for conducting maintenance and adjustments

and for checking the connections, are generated internally.

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Controls and their functions

Front panel

(1)(2)

(4)

(6)

(5)

(3)

POWER

EJECT

OFF

AUTO OFF

INPUT CHECK

REMOTE

ADJUST

CHANNEL CONDITION

VIDEO

MULTI

CUE

AUDIO

SERVO

HOME

ASSEM INSERT

AUDIO

LINE OUT

UNITY

/VAR

VIDEO

OUT

F13

F12

F11

F10

TC/CHR

SET UP

TEST

DIAG

SHTL

JOG

VAR

FROM

COPY

(7)

ENT

UNITY

AUDIO MONITOR

(8)

(9)

REC INHIBIT

PLAY REC/EDIT

REVIEW

EXECUTE PREVIEW

HEADPHONES LEVEL

CURSOR

PREROLL

ENTRY

REW

STAND BY

STOP

PULL

OPEN

PULL

OPEN

0(1) POWER lamp

This lights when the power is turned on.

0(2) POWER switch

0(3) AUTO OFF Lamp

When the ON side is pressed, the power is turned on; when the OFF side is

pressed, the power is turned off.

This lights when trouble has occurred in the unit and operation cannot be conti-

nued without taking any remedial action.

0(4) EJECT button

0(5) Cassette holder

0(6) Display panel

When this button pressed, the cassette tape is ejected.

This is the slot where the 1/2-inch metal cassette tape is loaded.

The different kinds of data are displayed on this large 640-dot by 200-line display

panel.

0(7) Function keys

0(8) UNITY lamp

Menu function keys F1 to F13 are provided.

This lights when all the digital audio output signals are in the UNITY state or when

the audio input/output and the video output are in the UNITY state.

0(9) AUDIO MONITOR ≥These buttons switch the output of the audio monitor connector and headphone

L/R selector buttons ≥jack.

≥They are used to select which of the 5 (9) channel [4 (8) digital audio signal

channels and 1 cue audio signal channel] signals is to be output to L/R.

≥Each time the L (or R) button is pressed, the selected output L (or R) signal

changes in the sequence of CH1, CH2, CH3, CH4 (CH5, CH6, CH7, CH8)°, and

CUE.

°When a 4-channel digital audio format is used, either no sound is output or the

sound of channels 1 through 4 is copied as the sound and output for the channels

in the parentheses.

≥The channel now selected can be monitored by observing the L and R indica-

tions on the display panel.

≥L and R displays are highlighted corresponding to the channels now selected on

the display panel.

≥Default settings: CH1 for L and CH2 for R.

<Note>

1080/23.98p, 1080/24p, 1080/25p, 1080/50i and 576/50i formats are digital audio 8ch.

Either the 4-channel or 8-channel digital audio signals are selected for the 1080/59.94i, 720/59.94p and

480/59.94i system formats.

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Controls and their functions

Front panel

(14)(15)

(16)

(17)

POWER

EJECT

OFF

AUTO OFF

INPUT CHECK

REMOTE

ADJUST

CHANNEL CONDITION

VIDEO

MULTI

CUE

AUDIO

SERVO

HOME

ASSEM INSERT

AUDIO

LINE OUT

UNITY

/VAR

1 23 4

VIDEO

OUT

F13

F12

F11

F10

TC/CHR

SET UP

TEST

DIAG

SHTL

JOG

VAR

FROM

COPY

ENT

UNITY

AUDIO MONITOR

REC INHIBIT

REVIEW

EXECUTE PREVIEW

HEADPHONES LEVEL

CURSOR

PREROLL

ENTRY

REW

STAND BY

STOP

PLAY

REC/EDIT

(13)

PULL

OPEN

PULL

OPEN

(10)(11)(12)

(13)

(10) Headphone jack

(11) Headphone VR

≥The stereo headphones are connected to this M6 headphone jack.

≥This volume control is used to adjust the headphones output level and monitor-

ing output level.

≥The headphone output level and the monitoring output level are interlinked

[when the F7 (A. MONI) key on the AUDIO OUT MONITOR menu is set to

VAR].

(12) CURSOR

These keys move the cursor on the display. The center key displays the cursor.

(13) Panel opening

buttons

≥The front panel can be opened and closed by pulling the buttons 1and 2 at

≥the front of the sides.

(14) SD lamp

(15) HD lamp

This lamp lights when SD is selected as the recording format.

This lamp lights when HD is selected as the recording format.

(16) Error display lamps ≥These lamps light in response to the number of errors.

(channel condition) 1 Lights during normal operation (when the error value is minimal).

2 Lights when the number of inner errors has increased.

3 Lights when the number of video outer errors has increased.

4 Lights when the number of audio outer errors has increased.

(17) SERVO lamp

≥This lights when the servo is locked.

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Controls and their functions

(19) (20)

Front panel

POWER

EJECT

OFF

AUTO OFF

INPUT CHECK

REMOTE

ADJUST

CHANNEL CONDITION

MULTI

CUE

VIDEO

AUDIO

SERVO

HOME

ASSEM INSERT

AUDIO

(21)

(22)

(23)

(18)

AUDIO

LINE OUT

UNITY

/VAR

VIDEO

OUT

F13

F12

F11

F10

TC/CHR

SET UP

TEST

DIAG

SHTL

JOG

VAR

FROM

COPY

ENT

UNITY

AUDIO MONITOR

REC INHIBIT

PLAY REC/EDIT

REVIEW

EXECUTE PREVIEW

HEADPHONES LEVEL

CURSOR

PREROLL

ENTRY

REW

STAND BY

STOP

PULL

OPEN

PULL

OPEN

(18) Number keys

(0 to 9)

≥These are used to enter numbers.

≥C

Clear key for clearing input data.

≥ENT

≥F

For registering the data which have been entered.

Used in combination with other keys.

Backspace key

≥BS

≥s r

≥FROM

≥COPY

≥T

Keys for adding and subtracting

≥/

(19) INPUT CHECK

While these keys are kept depressed, the input signals can be checked.

It enables the video input signals to be checked at the SD SDI MONITOR OUT

connector or HD SDI MONITOR OUT connector and the audio input signals to be

checked at the MONITOR connector and headphone jack.

When the F7 (TCG OUT) key has been set to MOMNT on the TC/CHR SET UP

menu, the INPUT CHECK is established for the time code signals but only while

the INPUT CHECK key is held down. When the INPUT CHECK key is pressed

while the F7 key is set to LATCH, the INPUT CHECK mode is established, and

the mode remains established even when the key is released. The mode is re-

leased when one of the tape modes is established.

(20) REMOTE button

≥This is the switch for switching between operation from the front panel of the

unit and operation from the remote control terminals (RS-422A, RS-232C) at

the rear connector panel.

≥When REMOTE (lamp lit) is selected, the recorder can be controlled via the

remote control terminals at the rear connector panel.

≥When LOCAL (lamp not lit) is selected, the recorder can be operated from the

front panel.

(21) AUDIO LINE OUT When the ADJUST control (23) is turned while this button is being pressed, the

output of all audio channels can be changed at the same time (HOME, AUDIO

OUT menus only).

(22) UNITY/VAR

This is used to switch between UNITY and VAR when the video output signals or

audio level is to be adjusted.

(23) ADJUST control

This is used to adjust the levels.

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Controls and their functions

(24) (26)

(25) (27)

Front panel

POWER

EJECT

OFF

AUTO OFF

(28)

(29)

(30)

(31)

INPUT CHECK

REMOTE

ADJUST

CHANNEL CONDITION

MULTI

CUE

VIDEO

AUDIO

SERVO

HOME

ASSEM INSERT

AUDIO

LINE OUT

UNITY

/VAR

VIDEO

OUT

F13

F12

F11

F10

TC/CHR

SET UP

TEST

DIAG

SHTL

JOG

VAR

FROM

COPY

ENT

UNITY

AUDIO MONITOR

REC INHIBIT

PLAY REC/EDIT

REVIEW

EXECUTE PREVIEW

HEADPHONES LEVEL

CURSOR

PREROLL

ENTRY

REW

STAND BY

STOP

PULL

OPEN

PULL

OPEN

(33) (35)

(32) (34)

(24) HOME button

(25) MULTI CUE button

(26) ASSEM (ASSEMBLE) button

(27) INSERT button

(28) VIDEO IN

(29) VIDEO OUT

(30) AUDIO IN

(31) AUDIO OUT

(32) TC/CHR

(33) SET UP

(34) TEST

(35) DIAG

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Controls and their functions

Front panel

POWER

EJECT

OFF

AUTO OFF

INPUT CHECK

REMOTE

ADJUST

CHANNEL CONDITION

MULTI

CUE

VIDEO

AUDIO

SERVO

HOME

ASSEM INSERT

AUDIO

LINE OUT

UNITY

/VAR

(36)

(37)

VIDEO

OUT

F13

F12

F11

F10

TC/CHR

SET UP

TEST

DIAG

SHTL

JOG

VAR

FROM

COPY

(38)

(39)

ENT

UNITY

AUDIO MONITOR

REC INHIBIT

PLAY REC/EDIT

REVIEW

EXECUTE PREVIEW

HEADPHONES LEVEL

CURSOR

PREROLL

ENTRY

REW

STAND BY

STOP

PULL

OPEN

PULL

OPEN

(40)(41)(42)(43)

(36) SHTL button

(37) JOG button

(38) VAR button

(39) SEARCH dial

(40) EXECUTE button This executes the variable memory operation etc.

(41) REVIEW/PREVIEW This previews what has been recorded before editing or reviews the recording

button after editing.

(42) PREROLL button (The tape is cued up when the F key and PREROLL keys are pressed.)

(43) ENTRY button

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Controls and their functions

Front panel

POWER

EJECT

OFF

AUTO OFF

INPUT CHECK

REMOTE

ADJUST

CHANNEL CONDITION

MULTI

CUE

VIDEO

AUDIO

SERVO

HOME

ASSEM INSERT

AUDIO

LINE OUT

UNITY

/VAR

VIDEO

OUT

F13

F12

F11

F10

TC/CHR

SET UP

TEST

DIAG

SHTL

JOG

VAR

FROM

COPY

ENT

UNITY

AUDIO MONITOR

REC INHIBIT

PLAY REC/EDIT

REVIEW

EXECUTE PREVIEW

HEADPHONES LEVEL

CURSOR

PREROLL

ENTRY

REW

STAND BY

STOP

PULL

OPEN

PULL

OPEN

(44)(45)(46)(47)(48)(49)(50)

(44) REW button

(45) STAND BY button

(46) STOP button

(47) FF button

(48) PLAY button

(49) REC/EDIT button

(50) REC INHIBIT lamp

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Controls and their functions

Connector section

(1) (2)

(12) (11) (7)(4)(5) (8) (9) (10)

(6)

REF IN

VIDEO OUT

WFM

SD SDI

OUT1

HD SDI

^O1^UT

OUT

~AC IN

FUSE

125V 5A

(

)

SUPER

ACTIVE

75Ω

THROUGH

SPARE

THROUGH

^O2^UT

^CH1 3^CH

^CH5 7^CH

OUT2

INPUT

OFF

MONITOR

(

)

SUPER

MONITOR

^CH1 3^CH

^CH5 7^CH

OUTPUT

(

)

SUPER

REF OUT

DIGITAL AUDIO

REMOTE

OUT

REMOTE

IN/OUT

V/A

CONTROL

RS-232C

PARALLEL

IN/OUT

(

)

50P

CONTROL

PANEL

AUDIO IN

TIME CODE

PUSH

CUE

PUSH

OUT

PUSH

AUDIO OUT

MONITOR

CUE

SIGNAL

GND

(3)

Power supply part

(1) AC IN socket

Connect this with the supplied power cable to a power outlet.

(2) FUSE

(3) GND (ground) terminal

This terminal serves to reduce the noise when external peripher-

al units are connected. This is not a safety earth.

Digital signal input/output section

(4) SD SDI IN connectors (BNCt2)

This is an active through input for SD SDI serial digital signals.

For output of SD SDI serial digital signals.

(5) SD SDI OUT1, 2 connectors

(BNCt2)

(6) SD SDI MONITOR OUT connector For output of SD SDI serial digital signals.

(BNCt1)

The time code can be superimposed.

(7) SPARE connector (BNCt1)

(8) HD SDI IN connectors (BNCt2)

This is a spare connector to which no component is connected.

This is an active through input for HD SDI serial digital signals.

For output of HD SDI serial digital signals.

(9) HD SDI OUT1, 2, 3 connectors

(BNCt3)

(10) HD SDI MONITOR OUT connector For output of HD SDI serial digital signals.

(BNCt1)

The time code can be superimposed.

(11) DIGITAL AUDIO IN CH1/2, CH3/4

(CH5/6, CH7/8)°¹connectors

(BNCt4)

Input of digital audio signals according to the AES standard.

(12) DIGITAL AUDIO OUT CH1/2,

CH3/4 (CH5/6, CH7/8)°²

Output of digital audio signals according to the AES standard.

connectors (BNCt4)

°¹The items in brackets are not operative with 1080/59.94i audio (4 channels), 720/59.94p audio (4 channels) or

480/59.94i audio (4 channels) format.

°²A function is provided to copy the sound of channels 1 through 4 onto channels 5 through 8 when the

1080/59.94i audio (4 channels), 720/59.94p audio (4 channels) or 480/59i audio (4 channels) format is used. For

further details, refer to the AUDIO OUT SET UP menu in the operating instructions for the software.

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Controls and their functions

Connector section

(15)(13)(14)(16)(17) (18)

REF IN

VIDEO OUT

WFM

SD SDI

OUT1

HD SDI

^O1^UT

OUT

~AC IN

FUSE

125V 5A

(

)

SUPER

ACTIVE

75Ω

THROUGH

SPARE

THROUGH

^O2^UT

^CH1 3^CH

^CH5 7^CH

OUT2

INPUT

OFF

MONITOR

(

)

SUPER

MONITOR

^CH1 3^CH

^CH5 7^CH

OUTPUT

(

)

SUPER

REF OUT

DIGITAL AUDIO

REMOTE

OUT

REMOTE

IN/OUT

V/A

CONTROL

RS-232C

PARALLEL

IN/OUT

(

)

50P

CONTROL

PANEL

AUDIO IN

TIME CODE

PUSH

CUE

PUSH

OUT

PUSH

AUDIO OUT

MONITOR

CUE

SIGNAL

GND

Analog input/output section

(13) HD REF IN

connectors

(BNCt2)

Input of tri-level sync signals as the HD reference signals. A loop-through/75 ≠

termination switch is provided.

(14) SD REF IN

connectors

(BNCt2)

Input of black burst°¹signals as the SD reference signals. A loop-through/75 ≠

termination switch is provided.

(15) HD REF OUT

Output of HD SYNC (tri-level SYNC).

terminal (BNCt1)

(16) SD REF OUT

terminal (BNCt1)

Output of black burst°².

(17) VIDEO OUT1, 2, 3 Composite video signal output.

connectors

For OUT3, superimpose output is also possible.

(BNCt3)

(18) WFM (waveform)

connector

Signals output to the waveform monitor.

°¹When the normal black burst signal (59.94 Hz) is input as the SD REF signal with the 1080/24p system,

asynchronization and a picture error will result.

°²This signal is not output with the 1080/24p system.

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Controls and their functions

Connector section

(19)

(20)(21)(24)

REF IN

VIDEO OUT

WFM

SD SDI

OUT1

HD SDI

^O1^UT

OUT

~AC IN

FUSE

125V 5A

(

)

SUPER

ACTIVE

75Ω

THROUGH

SPARE

THROUGH

^O2^UT

^CH1 3^CH

^CH5 7^CH

OUT2

INPUT

OFF

MONITOR

(

)

SUPER

MONITOR

^CH1 3^CH

^CH5 7^CH

OUTPUT

(

)

SUPER

REF OUT

DIGITAL AUDIO

REMOTE

OUT

REMOTE

IN/OUT

V/A

CONTROL

RS-232C

PARALLEL

IN/OUT

(

)

50P

CONTROL

PANEL

AUDIO IN

TIME CODE

PUSH

CUE

PUSH

OUT

PUSH

AUDIO OUT

MONITOR

CUE

SIGNAL

GND

(22)

(23) (25)

Analog input/output section

(19) AUDIO IN

connectors

Analog audio signals input to digital audio CH1 to CH4.

(XLR 3Pt4)

(20) CUE IN connector Audio signal input for the analog cue channel.

(XLR 3P)

(21) TIME CODE IN

connector (XLR 3P)

Time code signal input.

(22) AUDIO OUT

connectors

Analog audio signal output from digital audio CH1 to CH4.

(XLR 3Pt4)

(23) CUE OUT

Audio signal output from the analog cue channel.

Time code signal output.

connector (XLR 3P)

(24) TIME CODE OUT

connector

(XLR 3P)

(25) MONITOR OUT

connectors

These are the audio monitor connectors. L, R audio output is made.

Digital audio signals [CH1/CH2/CH3/CH4 (CH5/CH6/CH7/CH8)° ] and cue audio

can be selected.

(XLR 3Pt2)

°The items in brackets are not operative with 1080/59.94i audio (4 channels),

720/59.94p audio (4 channels) or 480/59.94i audio (4 channels) format.

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Controls and their functions

Connector section

(26) (27) (28) (29)

(30)

REF IN

VIDEO OUT

WFM

SD SDI

OUT1

HD SDI

^O1^UT

OUT

~AC IN

FUSE

125V 5A

(

)

SUPER

ACTIVE

THROUGH

75Ω

THROUGH

SPARE

^O2^UT

^CH1 3^CH

^CH5 7^CH

OUT2

INPUT

OFF

MONITOR

(

)

SUPER

MONITOR

^CH1 3^CH

^CH5 7^CH

OUTPUT

(

)

SUPER

REF OUT

DIGITAL AUDIO

REMOTE

OUT

REMOTE

IN/OUT

V/A

CONTROL

RS-232C

PARALLEL

IN/OUT

(

)

50P

CONTROL

PANEL

AUDIO IN

TIME CODE

PUSH

CUE

PUSH

OUT

PUSH

AUDIO OUT

MONITOR

CUE

SIGNAL

GND

(31)

(32)

Remote control section

(26) REMOTE IN

connector

RS-422A serial mode input connector.

RS-422A serial mode output connector.

RS-422A serial mode I/O connector.

(RS-422A) (9P)

(27) REMOTE OUT

connector

(RS-422A) (9P)

(28) REMOTE IN/OUT

connector (9P)

(29) V/A CONTROL

terminal (15P)

Encoder remote (AJ-ER50) connector. (see Note)

(30) RS-232C

Data communication is possible by connection to a personal computer or a

modem.

connector (25P)

(31) CONTROL PANEL For connection of the cable of a control panel.

connector (20P) The control panel connector enables the connectors on the front panel and

connectors on the rear panel to be connected, and when these connectors are

simultaneously connected, it is possible to switch between them using the menu.

(32) PARALLEL

50-pin parallel remote connector.

(IN/OUT) terminal (Mainly for connection of equipment produced by the user.)

(50P)

ONoteN

The AJ-ER50 “Video input” and “VIDEO-PHASE” functions are not operational, as there is no correspondence with this

recorder. Also, SYS-PHASE should be set at this recorder and not at the AJ-ER50.

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Connections

Connection for a single unit

Press the REMOTE button on the front panel to turn the lamp (LOCAL) off.

Waveform monitor output

SD SDI input

SD SDI output

HD SDI input

HD SDI output

SD reference input

HD reference input

REF IN

VIDEO OUT

WFM

SD SDI

OUT1

HD SDI

^O1^UT

OUT

~AC IN

FUSE

125V 5A

(

)

SUPER

ACTIVE

75Ω

THROUGH

SPARE

THROUGH

^O2^UT

^CH1 3^CH

^CH5 7^CH

OUT2

INPUT

OFF

Digital audio input

Digital audio output

MONITOR

(

)

SUPER

MONITOR

^CH1 3^CH

^CH5 7^CH

OUTPUT

(

)

SUPER

REF OUT

DIGITAL AUDIO

REMOTE

OUT

REMOTE

IN/OUT

V/A

CONTROL

RS-232C

PARALLEL

IN/OUT

(

)

50P

CONTROL

PANEL

AUDIO IN

TIME CODE

PUSH

CUE

PUSH

OUT

PUSH

AUDIO OUT

MONITOR

CUE

SIGNAL

GND

Analog audio/CUE output

Analog audio/CUE input

Audio monitor output

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Connections

Connection for 2 units

Source side

Press the REMOTE button at the front panel to light the lamp (REMOTE).

Recorder side

Press the REMOTE button at the front panel to extinguish the lamp (LOCAL).

When performing automatic editing with RS-422A, press the F1 (P-2) key at the SET UP

INTERFACE menu to switch. (See figure below)

F13

F12

F11

F10

HD SDI DIGITAL VIDEO/AUDIO

SD SDI DIGITAL VIDEO/AUDIO

HD reference signal

REMOTE

Recorder

Source

REF IN

VIDEO OUT

WFM

SD SDI

OUT1

HD SDI

^O1^UT

REF IN

VIDEO OUT

WFM

SD SDI

OUT1

HD SDI

^O1^UT

OUT

~AC IN

FUSE

125V 5A

FUSE

125V 5A

(SUPER)

ACTIVE

75Ω

THROUGH

^O2^UT

^CH1 3^CH

INPUT

^CH5 7^CH

OUT2

^CH1 3^CH

INPUT

^CH5 7^CH

OUT2

OFF

MONITOR

(SUPER)

MONITOR

(SUPER)

SPARE

MONITOR

(SUPER)

SPARE

MONITOR

(SUPER)

^CH1 3^CH

^CH5 7^CH

^CH1 3^CH

^CH5 7^CH

OUTPUT

REF OUT

DIGITAL AUDIO

REF OUT

DIGITAL AUDIO

REMOTE

OUT

REMOTE

IN/OUT

V/A

CONTROL

RS-232C

REMOTE

OUT

REMOTE

IN/OUT

V/A

CONTROL

RS-232C

PARALLEL

IN/OUT

(50P)

PARALLEL

IN/OUT

(50P)

CONTROL

PANEL

CONTROL

PANEL

AUDIO IN

TIME CODE

AUDIO IN

TIME CODE

PUSH

CUE

PUSH

OUT

PUSH

CUE

PUSH

OUT

PUSH

AUDIO OUT

MONITOR

AUDIO OUT

MONITOR

CUE

SIGNAL

GND

SIGNAL

GND

≥When matching the CF (color frame) of SD output and time code output phase, also make SD reference

matching. Then select SD REF as the OUT REF setting on the HOME SET UP menu.

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Connections

Connection with an editing controller

Recorder

POWER

EJECT

AV monitor Video monitor

OFF

AUTO OFF

signal

INPUT CHECK

REMOTE

ADJUST

CHANNEL CONDITION

VIDEO

MULTI

CUE

AUDIO

SERVO

HOME

ASSEM INSERT

AUDIO

LINE OUT

UNITY

/VAR

VIDEO

OUT

F13

F12

F11

F10

TC/CHR

SET UP

TEST

DIAG

SHTL

JOG

VAR

FROM

COPY

Audio monitor

signal

ENT

UNITY

AUDIO MONITOR

REC INHIBIT

PLAY REC/EDIT

REVIEW

EXECUTE PREVIEW

HEADPHONES LEVEL

CURSOR

PREROLL

ENTRY

REW

STAND BY

STOP

PULL

OPEN

PULL

OPEN

To REMOTE IN

AV monitor

Editing controller

HD reference signal

generator

AV switcher

Remote

To REMOTE

To REMOTE IN

POWER

EJECT

OFF

AUTO OFF

INPUT CHECK

REMOTE

ADJUST

INPUT CHECK

REMOTE

ADJUST

CHANNEL CONDITION

VIDEO

CHANNEL CONDITION

VIDEO

MULTI

CUE

MULTI

CUE

AUDIO

SERVO

HOME

ASSEM INSERT

AUDIO

HOME

ASSEM INSERT

AUDIO

LINE OUT

UNITY

/VAR

AUDIO

LINE OUT

UNITY

/VAR

VIDEO

OUT

F13

F12

F11

F10

F13

F12

F11

F10

TC/CHR

SET UP

TEST

DIAG

TC/CHR

SET UP

TEST

DIAG

SHTL

JOG

VAR

SHTL

JOG

VAR

FROM

COPY

FROM

COPY

ENT

UNITY

AUDIO MONITOR

UNITY

AUDIO MONITOR

REC INHIBIT

PLAY REC/EDIT

REC INHIBIT

PLAY REC/EDIT

Reference signal

REVIEW

EXECUTE PREVIEW

REVIEW

EXECUTE PREVIEW

HEADPHONES LEVEL

CURSOR

HEADPHONES LEVEL

CURSOR

PREROLL

ENTRY

REW

STAND BY

STOP

PREROLL

ENTRY

REW

STAND BY

STOP

PULL

OPEN

PULL

OPEN

PULL

OPEN

PULL

OPEN

Source unit

AV monitor

≥Please use LTC: VITCi as the time code setting on the controller side.

≥When 720/59.94p mode has been set, input the SD_REF (BB) signal as the reference signal.

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Tapes

There are two tape types: M and L.

M-cassettes: 57 minutes (576/50i), 63 minutes (1080/59.94i, 720/59.94p and 480/59i),

75 minutes (1080/25p and 1080/50i), 79 minutes (1080/23.98 and 1080/24p)

L-cassettes: 112 minutes (576/50i), 124 minutes (1080/59.94i, 720/59.94p and 480/59i),

149 minutes (1080/25p and 1080/50i), 155 minutes (1080/23.98p and 1080/24p)

Align the cassette with the marks on the unit’s insertion slot and push it in gently.

The cassette tape will be loaded automatically.

POWER

EJECT

OFF

AUTO OFF

INPUT CHECK

REMOTE

ADJUST

CHANNEL CONDITION

VIDEO

MULTI

CUE

AUDIO

SERVO

HOME

ASSEM INSERT

AUDIO

LINE OUT

UNITY

/VAR

VIDEO

OUT

F13

F12

F11

F10

TC/CHR

SET UP

TEST

DIAG

SHTL

JOG

VAR

FROM

COPY

ENT

UNITY

AUDIO MONITOR

REC INHIBIT

PLAY REC/EDIT

REVIEW

EXECUTE PREVIEW

HEADPHONES LEVEL

CURSOR

PREROLL

ENTRY

REW

STAND BY

STOP

PULL

OPEN

PULL

OPEN

Prohibiting recording on a tape (when pins A and B are at the “up” position)

Use a screwdriver to push down the accidental erasure preven-

tion pins, turn them 90° counterclockwise, and then lift the

screwdriver to set the pins at their “up” positions.

The recording prohibition status is displayed on the MANUAL

EDIT SET UP menu and the AUTO EDIT SET UP menu respec-

tively.

ONoteN

C bit pin: Raised position ) 4-channel audio recording formats (1080/59.94i:

4-channel audio version, 720/59.94p: 4-channel audio version, 480/59.94i:

4-channel version, 576/50i: 4-channel version°)

Lowered position ) 8-channel audio recording formats (1080/59.94i: 8-channel

audio version, 720/59.94p: 4-channel audio version, 1080/23.98p, 1080/24p,

1080/25p, 1080/50i, 480/59.94i: 8-channel version, 576/50i: 8-channel version)

°The D5 VTR (AJ-D580) records in the 576/50i 4-channel format.

(See figure below)

Enabling recording (when pins A and B are at the “down” position)

Use a screwdriver to push down the accidental erasure preven-

tion pins, turn them 90° clockwise, and then lift the screwdriver to

set the pins at their “down” positions.

ONoteN

Important!

Recording

VTR system format

4-channel recording 8-channel recording

Cassette C bit pin

mode

Raised position

(4-channel format)

Signals of 4 audio

channels can be

recorded.

Warning

Recording inhibited

(REC inhibit release

menu item available)

Signals of 8 audio

channels can be

(See figure below)

Lowered position

(8-channel format)

Warning

Recording inhibited

Pin A: For inhibiting the recording of any signals

Pin B: For inhibiting the recording of video/control signals

≥Pin B is effective only when pin A is in the recording

enabled position.

Pin C: For identifying the 4-channel audio or 8-channel

audio format

(REC inhibit release recorded.

menu item available)

* Normal playback cannot be performed for tapes on which the audio sig-

nals of 8 channels were recorded with the C bit pin at the raised posi-

tion or for tapes on which the audio signals of 4 channels were

recorded with the pin at the lowered position.

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Recording

Preparation

∑ Release the recording inhibit mode

≥Confirm that the REC INHIBIT lamp has gone out.

REC INHIBIT

If the lamp has not gone out, set the positions of the cassette’s

accidental erasure prevention pins and the F13 (REC INH) set-

ting on the HOME menu to the recording enabled status.

∑ Selecting the input signals and adjusting their levels

≥Select the video input signal (INT SG or DIGITAL) on the VIDEO IN menu.

≥Select the audio input signal on the AUDIO IN PCM menu and the AUDIO IN CUE menu.

≥Adjust the audio input signal level on the AUDIO IN menu.

Adjust the audio input signal levels for the digital audio channels

CH1 to CH4 (or CH1-CH8 when the 8-channel format has been

selected) and for analog cue.

Normally, UNITY should be selected.

≥When adjusting the recording levels, select the channel whose

level is to be adjusted using the AUDIO IN menu (for example,

to adjust the PCM CH1 level, press the F1 key to set to white-

on-black display), and adjust the levels using the ADJUST con-

trol in such a way that 0 dB is not exceeded for the digital

signals and j20 dB is not exceeded for the analog cue signal.

OVER

≥The OVER display lights when the recording level is too high.

≥The level meter display can be switched.

The level meter display can be set to FULL or FINE using the F7

(SCALE) key on the AUDIO IN SET UP menu or the F7 (SCALE)

key on the AUDIO OUT SET UP menu.

How to display the

menus:

≥VIDEO IN menu:

≥AUDIO IN menu:

≥AUDIO OUT menu:

AUDIO OUT

VIDEO IN

AUDIO IN

≥AUDIO IN SET UP menu: ≥AUDIO IN PCM menu:

≥AUDIO IN CUE menu:

AUDIO IN

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Preparation

∑ Setting the time code

≥Press the F4 (TC/CTL) key on the HOME menu to select TC.

≥Select the internal or external time code on the TC/CHR menu and set the generating mode.

Operation

(1) Press the PLAY button while pressing the REC/EDIT button.

Recording will start.

PLAY

REC/EDIT

(2) Recording stops when the STOP button is pressed.

If the JOG, SHTL, or VAR button is pressed in place of the STOP button, operation is di-

rectly transferred to the mode that corresponds to the respective button.

How to display the

menus:

≥HOME menu:

≥TC/CHR menu:

HOME

TC/CHR

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Recording

Simultaneous playback monitoring

∑ Video monitoring

≥Set VIDEO during recording to TAPE on the VIDEO OUT HD SET UP STATE menu.

REC

TAPE

VIDEO

∑ Audio monitoring

≥Set AUDIO during recording to TAPE on the AUDIO OUT SET UP STATE menu.

REC

≥The digital audio and the digital video signals are interlinked at

all times. They can not be set separately.

TAPE

VIDEO

≥Simultaneous playback of the analog cue signal is not possible.

≥Simultaneous playback monitoring is not possible when the F1

(OUTPUT) key on the HOME menu is set to EE.

≥Even when the state menu setting is EE1 or EE2, simultaneous

playback monitoring of both the video and audio signals is pos-

sible by setting the F1 (OUTPUT) key on the HOME menu to

TAPE.

TAPE

D. AUDIO

∑ Checking the input signals

≥To monitor the input signals during recording:

(1) Connect a TV monitor to the serial monitor connector.

Connect the audio monitor connector to the monitor speaker.

(2) Press the INPUT CHECK button.

While this button is held down, the video signal can be checked

INPUT CHECK

using the serial monitor output connector.

≥Only the audio signal selected by the L and R buttons can be

monitored (via the audio monitor connector or the headphone

connector).

* In the HD mode, only the HD-SDI monitor output can be

switched to the input signals; in the SD mode, only the

SD-SDI monitor output and VIDEO3 output can be

switched to the input signals.

How to display the

menus:

≥STATE menu:

VIDEO OUT

≥or

≥HOME menu:

F12

HOME

AUDIO OUT

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Recording

This flowchart shows the steps for recording the digital signals which are supplied to the unit from an exter-

nal digital device.

11. Check the connections.

12. Turn on the power.

13. After making sure that no cassette tape is inserted in this unit, set the system frequency

59.94, 23.98, 24, 25 or 50 by F1 (FREQ) key of the SYSTEM SET UP menu.

F13

F12

F11

F10

The frequency setting is possible when the F1 key is pressed. Select the frequency by

cursor keys [3, 4] and press the ENT key, then the frequency is secured. In 59 Hz mode,

the selection window will be further displayed (1080i/525i/720p). Select the format by the

cursor key, and press the ENT key to secure the format. Then, select its 4-channel or

8-channel audio version, and enter the format by pressing the ENT key.

In the 23.98 Hz, 24 Hz or 25 Hz mode, a window appears offering the user the option of se-

lecting PsF or P for the VIDEO signal interface format. When the format is selected using

the cursor keys [3, 4] and the ENT key is then pressed, the format is entered. In the same

way, the HD MAIN output and HD MONI output formats are selected using the cursor keys

[3, 4] and then entered by pressing the ENT key.

(The table below lists the possible combinations of the output signals of the video output

connectors.)

System format

HDTV output

HD MAIN

SDTV output

SD SDI MONI

525/59.94i

——

HD MONI

1080/59.94i

720/59.94p

1080/23.98PsF

1080/59.94i

1080/23.98p

1080/59.94i

720/59.94p

1080/24PsF

1080/60i

SD SDI MAIN

525/59.94i

525/59.94p

525/59.94i

525/59.94p

——

Analog composite

NTSC

——

1080/59.94i°¹

1080/59.94i

720/59.94p

1080/23.98PsF

1080/23.98p

1080/59.94i

720/59.94p

1080/24PsF

1080/24p

720/59.94p

1080/23.98p, PsF°³

525/59.94i

525/59.94p

525/59.94i

525/59.94p

——

525/59.94i

——

NTSC

——

1080/24.00p, PsF°³

——

1080/24p

——

1080/60i

——

720/60p

——

1080/25p, PsF

1080/25PsF

1080/25p

1080/25PsF

1080/25p

625/50i

PAL

625/50i

PAL

1080/50i°²

480/59.94i

576/50i

1080/50i

625/50i

PAL

1080/59.94i

1080/50i

1080/59.94i

1080/50i

525/59.94i

625/50i

525/59.94i

625/50i

NTSC

PAL

How to display the

menus:

≥SYSTEM SET UP menu:

SET UP

°¹The 1035/59.94i format signals cannot be recorded on this VTR but a tape recorded using the AJ-HD2000 or other model can

be played back.

°²1080/23.98p 1080/25p and 1080/24p format tapes can be played back and 1080/50i format signals can be output automatically.

°³1080/25p tapes can be played back and a variety of images can be output.

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Recording

14. Insert a recording-enabled cassette.

It should be borne in mind that the 4-channel or 8-channel audio version will be identified in ac-

cordance with the position selected for the cassette C bit pin, as mentioned on page 25.

Note that when the cassette tape is inserted, it is not possible to change the system frequency

which was set using the F1 (FREQ) key on the SYSTEM SET UP menu of the previous page.

15. Press the F13 (REC INH) key on the HOME menu to set to “FREE”.

REC INH

FREE

16. Perform input signal setting with the F1 to F6 (CH1 to CH4) keys on the AUDIO IN PCM INPUT

SELECT menu. [In the case of the 1080/23.98, 1080/24p, 1080/25p, 1080/50i and 576/50i formats

or 1080/59.94i (8-channel audio version), 720/59.94i (8-channel audio version) and 480/59.94i

(8-channel audio version) formats, perform input signal setting with the F7 to F13 (CH5 to CH8).]

Select DIGITAL (AES/SERIAL.), INT SG or ANALOG.

F13

F12

F11

F10

CH1/2-INPUT

CH3/4-INPUT

CH-4 DIGITAL

CH-1

CH-2

DIGITAL

AES

CH-3

INT-SG

DIGITAL

ANALOG SERIAL

17. When the input audio signal is to be mixed with the analog cue channel for recording, press the F9

(CUE) key on the AUDIO IN CUE INPUT menu to set it to “D-MIX” and select the mixing channel with

the F1 to F4 (CUE MIX CH1 to CUE MIX CH4) keys. (In the case of the 1080/23.98, 1080/24p,

1080/25p, 1080/50i and 576/50i formats or 1080/59.94i (8-channel audio version), 720/59.94i (8-chan-

nel audio version) and 480/59.94i (8-channel audio version) formats, select CH1 to CH4 and CH5 to

CH8 with the F1 to 4 and the F10 to F13 keys.)

CUE

D-MIX

18. Adjust the audio input level on the AUDIO IN menu.

19. When the time code is to be recorded, perform the time code-related settings on the TC/CHR menu.

F13

F12

F11

F10

10. To enter the time code default value as desired, press the cursor center key at the HOME

menu and set the value.

11. When the preparation for the signals to be recorded has been established, press the

REC/EDIT button and the PLAY button together.

Recording will start.

12. To stop recording at any time, press the STOP button.

How to display the

menus:

≥HOME menu:

≥AUDIO IN PCM menu:

≥AUDIO IN CUE menu: ≥TC/CHR menu:

HOME

AUDIO IN

TC/CHR

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Recording

≥ The REF synchronization specifications applying when the 1080/23p, 24p or 25p True-P (Non-PsF) sys-

tem format is selected are the same specifications as for the PsF system format. Use an interlace format

signal for the HD tri-level SYNC signal.

≥ The True-P (Non-PsF) input/output interface does not support EMBEDDED AUDIO/TC/VANC.

≥ The enhance and filter response picture quality adjustments do not work for True-P (Non-PsF) outputs.

≥ Other signals cannot be superimposed onto HD monitor outputs using True-P signals.

≥ When PsF signals have been recorded using a PsF system format and they are subsequently played back

using a True-P system format, the PsF signals are converted into True-P signals. Conversely, when True-

P signals have been recorded using a True-P system format and they are subsequently played back using

a PsF system format, the True-P signals are converted into PsF signals.

≥ Bear in mind that when recording 1080/50i signals using the 1080/25PsF system format, the signals will be

recorded but the images will be blurred.

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Playback

Operation

(1) Press the PLAY button.

PLAY

Playback will start.

(2) Playback stops when the STOP button is pressed.

If the JOG, SHTL, VAR, FF, or REW button is pressed in place of the STOP button, oper-

ation is directly transferred to the mode that corresponds to the respective button.

∑ Monitoring the audio signals

≥Select the audio channel for output from the AUDIO MONITOR L/R connector or the HEAD-

PHONES jack using the L/R buttons. (The audio channel can be switched to the opposite

direction when the L or R button is pressed while the F key is being held down.)

AUDIO MONITOR

∑ Adjusting the audio level

Adjust the playback level of the digital audio CH1 to CH4 (or CH1–CH8 when the 8-channel format has been

selected) signal and the analog cue audio signal.

To adjust the audio signal level, first press the F key all ocated to

the channel concerned on the AUDIO OUT menu to highlight it,

and then adjust the level using the ADJUST control.

The adjustment range is from j¶ to i12 dB for digital audio sig-

nals as well as for the analog cue signal.

≥To adjust all digital audio signal playback levels together, ad-

just with the ADJUST knob while pressing the AUDIO LINE

OUT button.

≥The level meter display can be switched between FULL and FINE.

Fine adjustment is possible by setting the F7 (SCALE) key on

the AUDIO IN SET UP menu or the F7 (SCALE) key on the

AUDIO OUT SET UP menu to “FINE”.

How to display the

menus:

≥AUDIO OUT SET

UP menu:

≥AUDIO IN SET UP menu:

AUDIO IN

AUDIO OUT

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Basic operations

∑ Stop

Press the STOP button.

The tape will stop.

≥In order to protect the tape, the tape tension is automatically re-

leased (a process called “loosening”) when the time selected

by the F12 (STILL) key on the HOME SET UP menu has

elapsed. The READY lamp will flash.

STOP

≥Furthermore, the READY OFF mode is automatically estab-

lished when the time selected by the F13 (STBY OFF) key on

the HOME SET UP menu has elapsed. The READY lamp will

go out and the STOP lamp will light. (Refer to the item STAND-

BY on this page.)

∑ FF/REW

Press the FF or the REW button.

REW

≥The tape will now be fast forwarded or rewound at approxi-

mately 50 times of the normal playback speed.

≥In order to protect the tape, the speed is reduced as the tape

end is approached.

≥Use the F5 (FF/REW MAX SP) key on the INTERFACE SET

UP menu to change the fast forward or the rewind speed.

≥While the FF and the REW button are pressed at the same

time, the tape is stopped.

∑ STAND BY

≥When the STAND BY lamp is lit, the unit is in the STAND BY ON status.

STAND BY

STAND BY OFF mode is established automatically when the

time selected with the F13 (STBY OFF) key on the HOME SET

UP menu has elapsed and loosening status has been reached.

(Refer to the item STOP on this page.)

≥When the STAND BY lamp is not lit, the unit is in the STAND BY OFF status.

STAND BY

Two modes are associated with this mode.

(1) Drum rotation stop mode with tension release

Set the F6 (TAPE MODE) key on the HOME SET UP menu

to HD.STOP.

(2) Half loading mode

Set the F6 key on the HOME SET UP menu to HLF LOAD.

How to display the

menus:

≥HOME SET UP menu:

≥HOME menu:

≥SET UP INTERFACE

menu:

HOME

SET UP

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Basic operations

∑ Shuttle (SHTL)

(1) The unit is placed in the shuttle mode when the SHTL button is pressed and the lamp

SHTL

lights.

(2) Turn the search dial.

≥The tape speed changes depending on the angle by which the

dial is turned.

≥The tape speed is displayed on the search indicator.

≥The tape speed can be varied up to a maximum of n 50 times

the normal tape speed.

≥The maximum speed can be set by pressing the F6 (SHTL

MAX SP) key on the PANEL SET UP menu.

(3) When the STOP, FF, REW, PLAY, JOG, or VAR button is pressed, operation is directly

transferred to the mode that corresponds to the respective button.

∑ Jog

(1) The unit is placed in the JOG mode when the JOG button is pressed and the lamp lights.

(2) Turn the search dial.

JOG

≥When the dial rotation is stopped, the unit is placed in the still-

picture (STILL) mode.

≥The tape protection mode is established after the still-picture

holding time has elapsed. (This time can be set using the F12

(STILL) key on the HOME SET UP menu and the ADJUST

control.)

≥The tape speed changes depending on the speed by which the

dial is turned.

≥The tape speed ranges from j2 times to i2 times of the nor-

mal tape speed. In the range from j1 to i2 times of the nor-

mal tape speed, the audio signals for all channels are output

from the AUDIO OUT connectors.

(3) When the STOP, FF, REW, PLAY, SHTL, or VAR button is pressed, operation is directly

How to display the

menus:

≥HOME SET UP menu:

≥PANEL SET UP menu:

HOME

SET UP

F11

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Basic operations

∑ Variable (VAR)

The variable mode is a low-speed version of the shuttle mode.

This operation may be initiated from STOP or PLAY mode or during normal recording.

VAR

(1) The unit is placed in the variable mode when the VAR button is pressed and the lamp

lights.

(2) Turn the search dial.

≥The tape speed changes depending on the angle by which the

dial is turned, and it is displayed on the search indicator.

≥The tape protection mode is established after the still-picture

holding time has elapsed. (This time can be set using the F12

(STILL) key on the HOME SET UP menu and ADJUST con-

trol.)

≥Turning the dial enables shuttle operations across a range from

j1 to i2 times of the normal tape speed. The audio signals for

all channels are output from the AUDIO OUT connectors.

≥The maximum speed can be set by pressing the F12 (VAR

MAX SP) key on the PANEL SET UP menu.

(3) When the STOP, FF, REW, PLAY, JOG, or SHTL button is pressed, operation is directly

transferred to the mode that corresponds to the respective button.

≥Preset variable mode

≥When the variable speed is preset, playback starts at the set speed when the VAR button is pressed.

(1) Set the desired speed by turning the search dial.

The tape speed changes depending on the angle by which the dial is turned. The speed is

displayed on the search indicator.

(2) Press the VAR button. (The VAR lamp lights.) Playback will start at the set speed.

(3) To release the preset variable mode, turn the search dial. The normal variable mode will be

established.

≥The preset variable mode can be operated only in STOP or PLAY mode or during normal

recording.

How to display the

menus:

≥PANEL SET UP menu:

≥HOME SET UP menu:

SET UP

F11

HOME

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Basic operations

∑ Tape speed override (TSO) function

This is a function for finely adjusting the normal playback speed in the range of n15%.

(1) Press the PLAY button.

PLAY

Normal playback starts.

(2) Turn the search dial while pressing the PLAY button, or press the i or j keys. When using

the search dial, the tape speed changes depending on the angle to which the search dial

is turned. When using the i or j keys, the tape speed changes according to how long the

key is pressed continously. The speed is displayed in numeric values on the search indi-

cator.

(3) To return to normal playback, release the PLAY button.

∑ Cue

This function sets any point on the tape for preroll and search operations.

When TC INPUT is set to the STANDARD mode*

(1) Press the cursor center key to display the cursor.

The time code value will be highlighted.

Cursor center key

LTCR

00 : 00 : 00 : 00

Cursor key

Cursor

(2) Move the cursor with the cursor key (4) to the CUE TIME display section.

The cue display section will be highlighted.

CUE TIME

Cursor

(3) Press the cursor center key again to change it to a bar cursor.

Enter the cue point with the number keys.

≥Cue points also can be entered by pressing the ENTRY button.

In this case, the time data of the current tape position will be

entered.

ENTRY

CUE TIME

(4) Press the ENT key.

The cursor will disappear.

(5) Press the PREROLL button.

≥When the PREROLL button is pressed, cue-up operation will

start, and the tape will stop at the preroll point (the point pre-

ceding the cue point by the preroll time).

PREROLL

≥To stop at the cue point, either set the preroll time to “0” or

press the F key and PREROLL button together. (This results in

the cue-up operation.)

*The STANDARD mode is set using the F9 key on the PANEL SET UP menu. (This key can be set in

either the STANDARD or REVERSE mode.)

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Basic operations

When TC INPUT is set to the REVERSE mode*

(1) Press the cursor center key to display the cursor.

The time code value will be highlighted.

Cursor center key

LTCR

00 : 00 : 00 : 00

Cursor key

Cursor

(2) Move the cursor with the cursor key (4) to the CUE TIME display section.

The cue display section will be highlighted.

CUE TIME

Cursor

(3) Press the cursor center key again to change it to a bar cursor.

Enter the cue point with the number keys.

≥Cue points also can be entered by pressing the ENTRY button.

In this case, the time data of the current tape position will be

entered.

ENTRY

CUE TIME

(4) Press the ENT key.

The cursor will disappear.

(5) Press the PREROLL button.

≥When the PREROLL button is pressed, cue-up operation will

start, and the tape will stop at the preroll point (the point pre-

ceding the cue point by the preroll time).

PREROLL

≥To stop at the cue point, either set the preroll time to “0” or

press the F key and PREROLL button together. (This results in

the cue-up operation.)

*The REVERSE mode is set using the F9 key on the PANEL SET UP menu. (This key can be set in

either the STANDARD or REVERSE mode.)

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Basic operations

∑ Correction of the cue point

When TC INPUT is set to the STANDARD mode

(1) Move the cursor to the place which is to be corrected.

CUE TIME

Cursor

(2) ENTER the new value with the number keys.

CUE TIME

(3) Press the ENT key.

≥Cue points cannot be cleared.

When TC INPUT is set to the REVERSE mode

Partial corrections cannot be made for cue points.

Repeat the input starting from step (1) when TC INPUT on page 33 was set to the REVERSE

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Manual editing

Manual editing is a method used for editing which does not involve the REGISTRATION of edit points

(IN/OUT points).

1. Check the connections.

2. Switch on the power.

3. Insert the cassette to be edited.

4. Press the F13 (REC INH) key on the HOME menu to set to FREE or NRML.REC.

REC INH

FREE

5. Select and adjust the input signals.

6. To record the time code, perform the time code-related settings on the TC/CHR menu.

7. To enter the desired default value for the time code, press the cursor center key at the

HOME menu and set the desired value.

8. Press the ASSEMBLE or the INSERT button to display the INSERT/ASSEMBLE EDIT

menu.

9. Press the F12 key on the INSERT (or the ASSEMBLE) EDIT menu to set to MANUAL

EDIT, display the MANUAL EDIT menu, and highlight the F9 (INSERT or ASSEMBLE) key.

MANUAL

EDIT

10. When insert editing was selected in step 8 by pressing the INSERT button, press the F13

key on the INSERT MANUAL EDIT menu to display the INSERT MANUAL EDIT CH

SELECT menu, and select the channels to be edited.

11. Set the editing timing with the F1 (TIMING) key on the INSERT (or ASSEMBLE) MANUAL

EDIT SET UP menu.

TIMING

How to display the

menus:

≥HOME menu:

HOME

≥

TC/CHR menu:

≥INSERT (or ASSEMBLE) EDIT menu:

TC/CHR

INSERT (or ASSEM ) F12

≥INSERT (or ASSEMBLE)

MANUAL EDIT CH SELECT menu:

MANUAL EDIT SET UP menu:

INSERT (or ASSEM ) F12

F13

INSERT (or ASSEM ) F12

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Manual editing

12. Search the edit start (IN) point and set the picture to the still mode.

13. Press-the PREROLL button if preroll is required.

14. Provide input of the editing source.

15. Press the PLAY button to place the unit into playback mode.

16. Press the REC/EDIT button at the edit start (IN) point.

Editing will start.

17. To end editing, press the STOP or the REC/EDIT button.

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Manual audio cross editing

Below is a flowchart showing the steps taken for editing in which audio signals are cross-faded (while the pre-

ceding playback sound is being faded out, the player sound is faded in) in the manual edit mode.

1. Prepare for manual editing by referring to steps 1 to 14 in the manual editing flowchart.

2. Set the F13 (MODE) key on the INSERT (OR ASSEMBLE) MANUAL EDIT SET UP menu

to XFADE.

MODE

FADE

3. Use the F12 (FD TIME) key on the INSERT (OR ASSEMBLE) MANUAL EDIT SET UP

menu to set the fade time.

MODE

FD TIME

FADE

4. Refer to steps 15 to 17 of manual editing, and proceed with editing.

≥For audio V fading, set the F13 (MODE) key on the INSERT (OR ASSEMBLE) MANUAL

EDIT SET UP menu to VFADE.

≥The settings for audio cross editing can be performed only when EE1 has been set as the

EDIT REC status.

How to display the

menu:

≥INSERT (or ASSEMBLE) AUTO EDIT SET UP menu:

INSERT (or ASSEM ) F8

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Automatic insert/assemble editing

The following flowchart shows the operation for automatic insert editing or automatic assemble editing with

two digital VTRs.

1. Check the connections.

2. Switch on the power to the player and to the recorder.

3. Insert the cassettes required for editing into the VTRs.

4. Press the REMOTE button on the player and set the button to REMOTE (lamp is lit).

REMOTE

5. Press the REMOTE button on the recorder and set the button to LOCAL (lamp is not lit).

REMOTE

6. Set the F3 (W/PLYR) key on the recorder’s INSERT (or ASSEMBLE) AUTO EDIT menu to

ON.

W/PLYR

7. Set the F1 (P-2) key on the recorder’s SET UP INTERFACE menu to MODE-1.

Set the RS-422A control mode for each VTR depending on the player/recorder connec-

tions. (Refer to the F1 (P-2) key on the SET UP INTERFACE menu.)

P-2

MODE-1

8. Set the F13 (REC INH) key on the recorder’s HOME menu to FREE or NRML.REC.

REC INH

FREE

9. Select and adjust the input signals on the recorder.

10. To record the time code, perform the time code-related settings on the recorder’s TC/CHR

menu.

11. To enter the desired default value for the time code, press the cursor center key at the

recorder’s HOME menu and set the desired value.

How to display the

menus:

≥INSERT (or ASSEMBLE) AUTO EDIT

SET UP menu:

≥HOME menu:

≥TC/CHR menu:

HOME

TC/CHR

INSERT or ASSEM

≥SET UP INTERFACE menu:

SET UP

F10

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Automatic insert/assemble editing

12. Press the INSERT or the ASSEM button to display the INSERT (or the ASSEMBLE) EDIT

menu, and then press the F12 key to set to AUTO EDIT.

When the F9 (INSERT/ASSEMBLE) key is highlighted, the editing mode is established.

13. When insert editing was selected in step 12 by pressing the INSERT button, press the F13

(CH SELECT) key on the INSERT AUTO EDIT menu, and select the channels to be edit-

ed on the editing channel selection menu.

14. Enter the edit points on the INSERT (or the ASSEMBLE) AUTO EDIT menu.

15. Set the recording inhibit mode on the INSERT (or the ASSEMBLE) AUTO EDIT SET UP

menu. (For assemble editing, release recording inhibition for all channels.)

16. Perform the settings on the AUTO EDIT SET UP menu.

17. Press the PREVIEW/REVIEW button to preview.

18. When the REC/EDIT button is pressed, automatic editing will start.

19. To review the edited contents, press the PREVIEW/REVIEW button after completion of

editing.

*When the ENTRY button is pressed on its own, the recorder’s IN point is entered if there is no cursor.

Conversely, if the cursor is displayed on the IN point side, the point indicated by the cursor will be entered

as the IN point.

*When the ENTRY button is pressed while holding down the F key, the recorder’s OUT point is entered if

there is no cursor. Conversely, if the cursor is displayed on the OUT point side, the point indicated by the

cursor will be entered as the OUT point.

ONoteN

To set the editing accuracy to n0, select ON for the PLR SYNC setting. (Refer to the F4 key on the IN-

SERT/ASSEMBLE AUTO EDIT SET UP menu.)

How to display the

menus:

≥INSERT (or ASSEMBLE) AUTO EDIT SET UP menu:

INSERT or ASSEM

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Audio split editing

The following flowchart shows the operation for separately entering the audio and video edit point positions

for automatic editing.

1. Press the INSERT button to display the INSERT AUTO EDIT menu.

INSERT

2. Press the F10 (SPLIT) key on the INSERT AUTO EDIT menu to set it to be highlighted.

3. Refer to the flowchart for automatic insert editing operation, and register the video edit

points.

4. Register the audio edit points.

F13

F12

F11

F10

5. Press the PREVIEW button to preview.

6. When the REC/EDIT button is pressed, automatic editing will start.

7. To review the edited contents, press the REVIEW button after completion of editing.

ONotesN

≥Do not make any changes to CH SELECT while split editing is being performed. Otherwise, errors may

occur in the operation.

≥Assemble (audio split) editing can also be performed in the same operation.

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Audio split editing

OUT point preview

∫ Previewing the automatic insert editing OUT point (when audio split is OFF)

This flowchart shows the operation to preview the automatic insert editing OUT point.

The OUT point for automatic assemble editing can not be previewed.

1. Press the INSERT button to display the INSERT AUTO EDIT menu.

2. Use the automatic insert editing flowchart as a reference and register the VIDEO OUT

point.

3. Press the EXECUTE and the PREVIEW/REVIEW button together to preview the OUT

point.

∫ Previewing the automatic insert editing OUT point (when audio split is ON)

This flowchart shows the operation to preview the automatic insert editing (audio split) OUT

point.

The OUT point for automatic assemble editing can not be previewed.

1. Press the INSERT button to display the INSERT AUTO EDIT menu.

2. Press the F10 (SPLIT) key on the INSERT AUTO EDIT menu to set it to be highlighted.

3. Use the automatic insert editing flowchart as a reference and register the VIDEO OUT

point.

4. Register the audio edit points.

5. To preview the VIDEO OUT point:

1. Use the cursor keys to move the cursor to the places where the VIDEO IN and OUT

points were registered.

2. Press the EXECUTE and the PREVIEW/REVIEW buttons together to preview the

VIDEO OUT point.

6. To preview the AUDIO OUT point:

1. Use the cursor keys to move the cursor to the places where the AUDIO IN and OUT

points were registered.

2. Press the EXECUTE and the PREVIEW/REVIEW buttons together to preview the

AUDIO OUT point.

7. To preview the OUT point without moving the cursor to where the IN and OUT points were

registered:

When the cursor is not available, the preview operation is started from the point

12 seconds before the external OUT point.

Then press the EXECUTE and the PREVIEW/REVIEW button together to preview the

OUT point.

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Variable memory Function

1. Set the F3 (W/PLYR) key to OFF.

W/PLYR

OFF

2. Set the F4 (VAR MEMO) key to ON.

VAR MEMO

≥If the IN and OUT points have already been entered, they will be automatically cleared.

≥If the split mode is ON, it will be forcibly turned off.

≥When the variable memory function is used, the AUDIO IN and OUT points cannot be

entered.

3. Input the unit’s edit IN point.

The variable memory playback will start at this point.

≥There is no need to set the OUT point for variable memory playback.

4. Set the initial speed using the search dial.

The initial speed is displayed on the search indicator.

5. Press the PREROLL and EXECUTE buttons together to start the operation.

The tape runs as far as the preroll point where playback starts at the initial speed.

6. When the edit IN point is passed, the EXECUTE button’s lamp starts to blink.

7. Turn the search dial and store the tape speed in the memory.

≥The speed can be stored in the memory while the EXECUTE button’s lamp is blinking.

≥When the memory becomes full, the EXECUTE button’s lamp lights, and no further

settings can be stored in the memory.

≥To make changes to the initial speed or memory contents, repeat the procedure from step 4.

8. To exit the variable memory, press the STOP button.

9. When the memory contents are to be played back, they will be regenerated by pressing the

EXECUTE button.

∫ The memory contents are regenerated as soon as the IN point is passed, and the tape con-

tinues to travel at the speed last stored in the memory until the STOP button is pressed.

∫ The contents stored in the memory are cleared by setting the F4 (VAR MEMO) key from

OFF to ON. Alternatively, they are cleared by setting the power switch to OFF.

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Variable memory function

By operating the VTR search dial which is connected to the unit’s RS-422A REMOTE OUT or REMOTE

IN/OUT connector, the playback speeds and directions can be stored in the memory, after which the stored

contents can be regenerated during automatic editing and stored in the memory of the unit (recorder).

1. Set the F3 (W/PLYR) key to ON.

W/PLYR

∫ To operate the VTR connected to the REMOTE OUT connector by remote control, set

F5 (PLYR SEL) on the ASSEMBLE/INSERT AUTO EDIT menu to PLAY-1.

∫ To operate the VTR connected to the REMOTE IN/OUT connector by remote control,

set F5 (PLYR SEL) on the ASSEMBLE/INSERT AUTO EDIT menu to PLAY-2.

2. Set the F4 (VAR MEMO) key to ON.

VAR MEMO

3. Enter the recorder’s VIDEO IN and OUT points together with the player’s IN point.

4. Select PLAYER using the F6 (R/P SEL) key, and set the initial speed using the search dial.

The initial speed is displayed on the search indicator.

5. Press the PREVIEW button.

The tape runs as far as the preroll point where playback starts at the initial speed.

6. When the edit IN point is passed, the EXECUTE button’s lamp starts to blink.

7. Set the F6 (R/P SEL) key to PLAYER, and store the speed up to the recorder’s OUT point

in the memory using the search dial.

The speed can be stored in the memory while the EXECUTE button’s lamp is blinking until

the recorder’s OUT point is reached.

When the memory becomes full, the EXECUTE button’s lamp lights, and no further set-

tings can be stored in the memory.

8. To preview the memory contents, press the PREVIEW button, and the memory contents

will be regenerated. Phase synchronization is not performed. Adjust the edit timing using

the F9 (DLY STRT) key on the ASSEMBLE/INSERT AUTO EDIT SET UP menu.

9. To make changes to the contents stored in the memory while preview is underway, operate

the search dial. The EXECUTE button’s lamp now blinks, and the contents are stored in

the memory.

10. To make changes to the initial speed which was stored in the memory, press the STOP

button.

Set the F6 (R/P SEL) key to PLAYER, and then use the search dial to set the initial speed

while holding down the STOP button. Since the memory contents will be cleared when the

initial speed is changed, repeat the procedure from step 5.

11. To proceed with variable memory automatic editing, press the REC/EDIT button. The tape

in the player is played back in accordance with the memory contents, and the contents are

stored in the memory of the unit (recorder).

12. When the PREVIEW/REVIEW button is pressed upon completion of the editing, the editing

will be reviewed.

≥The contents stored in the memory are cleared by setting the F10 (VAR MEMO) key from

OFF to ON.

≥They are also cleared by setting the power switch to OFF.

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Connector signals

∑ VIDEO IN

HD SDI (DIGITAL)

SD SDI IN (DIGITAL)

SD SDI SPARE

HD REF IN

BNCk2, active through

BNCk1

BNCk2, loop-through with 75≠ termination switch

SD REF IN

∑ VIDEO OUT

HD SDI OUT (DIGITAL)

BNCk3

HD SDI MONITOR OUT

(DIGITAL) (SUPER)

BNCk1

SD SDI OUT (DIGITAL)

BNCk2

SD SDI MONITOR

(DIGITAL) (SUPER)

BNCk1

VIDEO OUT (ANALOG)

HD REF OUT

SD REF OUT

WFM

BNCk3

BNCk1

BNCk1, Waveform output, 75≠.

∑ TIME CODE

TIME CODE IN

XLRk1

TIME CODE OUT

XLRk1

∑ AUDIO IN

AUDIO IN (DIGITAL)

BNCk4, CH1/2, CH3/4, CH5/CH6, CH7/CH8,

AES/EBU format

AUDIO IN (ANALOG)

CUE IN

XLRk4, CH1, CH2, CH3, CH4

XLRk1

∑ AUDIO OUT

AUDIO OUT (DIGITAL)

BNCk4, CH1/2, CH3/4, CH5/CH6, CH7/CH8,

AES/EBU format

AUDIO OUT (ANALOG)

CUE OUT

XLRk4, CH1, CH2, CH3, CH4

XLRk1

XLRk2

¹⁄4q phone

MONITOR

HEADPHONES (FRONT)

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Connector signals

∑ PARALLEL I/O (50P) connector

(1) PULSE SIGNAL: The signal fall is detected and the signal becomes active.

Pin no.

Signal

Direction

Type

Description

REC COMMAND

INPUT

PULSE SIGNAL

When this signal becomes active simultaneously with the

play command, it transfers the VTR to the REC PLAY

mode. However, the VTR is not transferred to the REC

mode if the insert or assemble mode has been set.

PLAY COMMAND INPUT

FF COMMAND INPUT

REW COMMAND INPUT

PULSE SIGNAL

This transfers the VTR to the PLAY mode.

This transfers the VTR to the FF mode.

This transfers the VTR to the REW mode.

This transfers the VTR to the STOP mode.

STOP COMMAND

INPUT

STBY ON

When the VTR is in the loosing or STBY OFF mode, it is

set to the STNBY ON mode as soon as it receives this

command.

COMMAND

STBY OFF

COMMAND

INPUT

PULSE SIGNAL

When the VTR is in the loosing or STBY ON mode, it is

set to the STNBY OFF mode as soon as it receives this

command.

RS-422 REMOTE INPUT

ON COMMAND

PULSE SIGNAL

This enables RS-422 control. However, the VTR must be

in the REMOTE mode for this command to take effect.

RS-422 REMOTE INPUT

OFF COMMAND

This disables RS-422 control.

LOCAL ENABLE

COMMAND

INPUT

This enables the REMOTE OP MAP functions. When the

MAP MODE is set to ALL, it also enables EJECT.

EJECT COMMAND

INPUT

PULSE SIGNAL

This transfers the VTR to the EJECT mode.

ENTRY

COMMAND

When this signal has become active, the VTR’s current

time (TC, CTL) is entered on the following menus:

When the VTR has opened the HOME menu:

≥The time is entered in CUE TIME on the HOME menu.

When the VTR has opened the AUTO EDIT menu:

≥The time is entered in CUE TIME on the HOME menu.

≥The time is entered at the IN point on the AUTO EDIT

menu.

When the VTR has opened the EXTEND MULTI CUE

menu:

≥The time is entered at the cursor position of the EXTEND

MULTI CUE menu.

When the VTR has opened the MULTI CUE menu:

≥The time is not entered on any of the menus.

When the VTR has opened a menu other than the ones

above:

≥The time is entered in CUE TIME on the HOME menu.

ALL_REC_INH_

ON COMMAND

INPUT

PULSE SIGNAL

This selects ALL as the REC INH menu setting.

PRE_CTL_INH_

ON COMMAND

This selects PRE_CTL as the REC INH menu setting.

LOCAL DISABLE

COMMAND

This disables the REMOTE OP MAP functions.

When the MAP MODE is set to ALL, it also disables

EJECT.

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Connector signals

Pin no.

Signal

Direction

Type

Description

TC_SOURCE_

INPUT

PULSE SIGNAL

This sets TC SOURCE to EXT and TC SLAVE to ON.

EXT COMMAND

TC_SLAVE_AUTO

COMMAND

INPUT

PULSE SIGNAL

This sets TC SOURCE to INT and TC SLAVE to AUTO.

During normal recording, the TCG value is recorded.

During editing, the signal is regenerated at TC on the tape.

TL_SLAVE_MUST

COMMAND

This sets TC SOURCE to INT and TC SLAVE to SLAVE.

During normal recording and editing, the signal is

regenerated at TC on the tape.

TC_RESET

COMMAND

INPUT

PULSE SIGNAL

This clears the TCG value to zero.

STBY ON/OFF

COMMAND

This sets the toggling action below. However, it takes

effect in the STOP mode or STANDBY OFF mode.

STANDBY ON () STANDBY OFF

ERR O STATUS

OUTPUT SIGNAL

INPUT

Refer to the 50P error status output table below. (This pin

is related with pins 24 and 34.)

SPARE

Spare

CUE COMMAND

INPUT

PULSE SIGNAL

When this has become active, the tape is prerolled from

the cue-up point on the VTR’s menu.

When the VTR has opened the AUTO EDIT menu:

≥The tape is prerolled from the time for the IN point when

the AUTO EDIT menu IN point has been entered.

≥The tape is prerolled from the time for the current

position when the AUTO EDIT menu IN point has not

been entered.

When the VTR has opened a menu other than the ones

above:

≥The tape is prerolled from the time for the CUE TIME

when CUE TIME of the HOME menu has been entered.

≥The tape is prerolled from the time for current position

when the CUE TIME of the HOME menu has not been

entered.

ERR 1 STATUS

OUTPUT SIGNAL

Refer to the 50P error status output table below. (This pin

is related with pins 21 and 34.)

SPARE

INPUT

Spare

i15 V POWER

REC STATUS

OUTPUT

i15 V power

OUTPUT ACTIVE_L

This becomes active when the VTR is in the REC mode. It

also becomes active when the REC button lamp on the

front panel is lighted.

PLAY STATUS

OUTPUT ACTIVE_L

This becomes active when the VTR is in the PLAY mode.

It also becomes active when the PLAY button lamp on the

front panel is lighted.

≥50P error status output table

Output priority

sequence

Pin 21

ERR 0

Pin 24

ERR 1

Pin 34

VTR status

ERR 2

NO SERVO LOCK

SERVO LOCK

HIGH ERROR

CONCEAL/V

CONCEAL/A

CONCEAL/VA

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Connector signals

Pin no.

Signal

Direction

Type

Description

FF STATUS

OUTPUT ACTIVE_L

This becomes active when the VTR is in the FF mode.

This becomes active when the VTR is in the REW mode.

This becomes active when the VTR is in the STOP mode.

REW STATUS

STOP STATUS

RE-422 REMOTE OUTPUT ACTIVE_L

ON STATUS

This becomes active when the RS-422 REMOTE status is

ON.

EJECT STATUS

OUTPUT ACTIVE_L

This becomes active when a cassette tape has not been

inserted.

ERR 2 STATUS

OUTPUT ACTIVE_L

Refer to the 50P error status output table on the previous

page. (This pin is related with pins 21 and 24.)

TC SOURCE

STATUS

OUTPUT ACTIVE_L (1)

Open (0)

11: INT

10: EXT_LTC

01: S_VITC (EXT VITC) 00: S_LTC [Pin 36, pin 35]

TC SLAVE

STATUS

OUTPUT ACTIVE_L (1)

Open (0)

[Pin 38, pin 37] TC SOURCE

At INT setting At EXT setting

Other

–––––

11: PRESET

10: AUTO

01: –––––

00: SLAVE

SLAVE

DIRECT

–––––

REC INH MENU

STATUS

OUTPUT ACTIVE_L (1)

Open (0)

[Pin 40, pin 39]

11: FREE

10: ALL

01: NRML, REC

CUE STATUS

OUTPUT ACTIVE_L

This becomes active when the preroll or cue-up operation

has been completed. However, the active status is

released when the VTR has moved from the STBY ON or

OFF operation to another operation.

REMOTE STATUS OUTPUT ACTIVE_L

This becomes active when 50P parallel control is enabled.

CASSETTE INH

1 STATUS

OUTPUT ACTIVE_L

This becomes active when the VIDEO/CTL recording

setting for CASSETTE INH has been set to inhibit.

(However, the active status is forcibly released when

CASSETTE INH 2 [pin 45] is set to ACTIVE.)

PRE CTL

DETECT

OUTPUT ACTIVE_L

This becomes active when CTL has been detected at the

PRE CTL head during normal recording at the PRE CTL

setting.

Note: This will not become active even if CTL has been

detected during recording (EDIT REC) or PLAY

while editing is being performed.

In the same way, it will not become active even if

CTL has been detected during normal recording

when the home menu function (REC INH) setting

has been set to FREE.

CASSETTE INH

2 STATUS

OUTPUT ACTIVE_L

This becomes active when CASSETTE INH has been set

to the all recording inhibit status.

STBY STATUS

This becomes active when the VTR has been placed in

the STBY ON status.

The ACTIVE lamp flashes (at 2-second intervals) starting

30 seconds before the VTR is transferred to the loosing mode.

It flashes (at 0.5-second intervals) starting 10 seconds

before the VTR is transferred to the STBY OFF mode.

GND

OUTPUT

GND

LOCAL STATUS OUTPUT ACTIVE_L

This becomes active when the REMOTE OP MAP

functions are enabled.

GND

OUTPUT

GND

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Connector signals

∑ RS-422A REMOTE

Pin No.

Signal

FRAME GROUND

Pin No.

Signal

GND

REM IN (j)

REM OUT (j)

GND

LINE(j)

STATUS LINE (i)

REM IN (j)

REM OUT (j)

FRAME GROUND

CMD LINE (j)

STATUS LINE (i)

––––––

∑ RS-232C REMOTE

Pin No.

Signal

FRAME GROUND

Pin No.

Signal

GND

DCR

Signal ground

Receive carrier detect

––––––

Send data

Receive data 9–19

Request to send 20

RTS

CTS

DSR

DTR

Data terminal ready

––––––

Clear to send 21–25

Data set ready

∑ V/A CONTROL

Pin No.

Signal

FRAME GROUND

Pin No.

Signal

REM TX (X) REMOTE CONTROL

PROTOCOL TRANSMIT

9–13

––––––

REM RX (Y) REMOTE CONTROL

PROTOCOL RECEIVE

REM (G)

REM TX (Y) REMOTE CONTROL

PROTOCOL TRANSMIT

5–6

––––––

REM RX (X) REMOTE CONTROL

PROTOCOL RECEIVE

∑ CONTROL PANEL

Pin No.

Signal

Headphone (L)

Clock (i)

Pin No.

Signal

Headphone (GND)

GND

RECEIVE DATA (i)

RECEIVE ENABLE (i)

TRANSMIT DATA (i)

Headphone (R)

i24 V unregulated DC power

RECEIVE STROBE (i)

TRANSMIT ENABLE (i)

DC control signal

Clock (j)

GND

RECEIVE DATA (j)

RECEIVE ENABLE (j)

TRANSMIT DATA (j)

i24 V unregulated DC power

RECEIVE STROBE (j)

TRANSMIT ENABLE (j)

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Video head cleaning

Although this unit comes with an auto head cleaning function which reduces the amount of dirt on the heads,

it is recommended that the video heads be cleanid every day for even more dependable operation. (For fur-

ther details, please consult with your local dealer.)

∑ Operation

Remove the cover of the upper portion on the cylinder. Soak some alcohol in a cleaning cloth,

press it lightly against hte middle drum as shown in the figure, and rotate the drum 2 or 3 times

in the direction indicated by the arrow. After this, wipe the drum dry using a dry cleaning cloth

and attach the removed cover after completion.

Cleaning drum

Middle deum

∫ Make sure that the power is off before proceeding with the head cleaning.

∫ Do not move your fingers up and down while cleaning.

∫ This may damage the heads.

∫ Cut the cleaning cloth to the right size of the use.

∫ Proceed with the cleaning until no more dirt is taken up by the cleaning cloth.

∫ Make absolutely sure that no fluff from the cleaning cloth remains inside the VTR.

∫ When grease (from the VTR) is found to adhere to the cleaning cloth, be absolutely sure to

replace the cleaning cloth.

∫ Before using the optional digital VTR dedicated head cleaning tape (AJ-TDCLS-P) to clean

the heads, be sure to read carefully the “Precautions” provided with the cleaning tape.

∫ In addition to cleaning the video heads every day, make it a rule once a week to clean the

tape transport system and once a month to clean the reel bases and carriage (cassette

holder, front guide angles). For further details, please consult with your local dealer.

∑ Maintenance

Before proceeding with maintenance, set the power switch to “OFF”, and be sure to take hold

of the power plug (and not the cord) to disconnect it from the power outlet.

Clean the cabinet with a soft cloth. With stubborn dirt, dilute some neutral kitchen detergent, dip

the cloth in it, wring it out well and wipe the surface. After the dirt has been wiped off, take up

any remaining moisture using a dry a cloth. Under no circumstances must paint thinners or

benzene be used for cleaning purposes.

∑ Storage

∫ Do not store the unit in an extremely hot or cold location.

∫ The unit must never be left outdoor.

∫ If the unit is not going to be used for a long time, set the power switch to OFF and be sure to

take hold of the power plug (and not the cord) to disconnect it from the power outlet. This

step is taken to safeguard against accidents.

∫ Be sure to eject the cassette tape.

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Rack-mounting

The VTR can be installed in a 19-inch standard rack using the AJ-MA37P rack-mounting adapters (optional

accessory).

It is recommended that the slide rail (CC3001-99-0191) made by Chassis Trak be used as the installed rails.

For further details, consult your dealer.

1. Attach the inner members on each side of the VTR using the four screws supplied with the

slide rails .

The length of the screws used is limited.

If the mounting screws have been lost or misplaced, use screws with a maximum length of

2/5˝.

Be absolutely sure to attach the inner members to the VTR using the screws for all of the

four holes.

2. Mount the outer member brackets onto the rack.

Check that the height of the brackets is the same at the left and right.

3. Remove the two front screws on the VTR’s two side panels.

4. Mount the AJ-MA37P rack-mounting adapters using the four supplied M4 screws with spring

washers.

Rack-mounting adapter

5. Mount the VTR in the rack.

After mounting the VTR, check that it moves smoothly along the rails.

EIA standard rack

Secure the VTR to the

rack here using the

anchoring screws.

≥Keep the temperature inside the rack within the i41 °F (5 °C) to 104 °F (40 °C) range.

≥Bolt the rack securely to the floor so that it will not topple over when the VTR is drawn out.

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Troubleshooting

Symptom

Cause and countermeasure

VTR fails to operate as per the

mode selected on the menu

screen.

Has the mode been changed on another menu?

≥The mode selected last has priority.

≥REC INHIBIT takes priority in the following

sequence: CASSETTE, HOME and

MANUAL/AUTO EDIT SET UP.

Therefore, signals cannot be recorded if the REC

INHIBIT status has been established on the

cassette tape itself.

VTR fails to operate even when a

function button is pressed.

≥Check that the CONTROL switch is at LOCAL.

Recording and/or editing cannot

be performed.

≥Check that the cassette pins are set to the

recording enable status.

How to eject the tape in an emergency

1. Remove four screws from both sides of the front panel and then remove the VTR’s top panel.

2. The mechanism is moved in the unloading direction by turning the loading motor clockwise.

Since tape slack now develops, proceed with the following 4 steps to take up the tape.

3. Insert a screwdriver into hole A (for an S or M cassette) or hole A’ (for an L cassette), and

press the manual lever of the take-up reel. The tape will be taken up by pressing this lever.

4. Remove the tape from the cylinder by performing the operations in steps 2 and 3. (When

turning the loading motor, keep turning it until the position is reached where it will turn no fur-

ther. Bear in mind that turning the motor past this position will cause the gear engagement

to fail and/or other problems.)

5. To release the sub-loading, insert a screwdriver or other tool into hole B, and while turning it

clockwise, take up the tape by performing the operation in step 3. (Bear in mind that contin-

uing to turn the screwdriver even after the sub-loading status has been released will cause

the gear engagement to fail and/or other problems.)

6. Check that all the tape has been taken up, and that its unloading has been completed. In

order to eject the cassette, insert a screwdriver or other similar tool into hole C, and turn it

counterclockwise. (Bear in mind that continuing to turn the screwdriver even after the cas-

sette has been ejected will cause the gear engagement to fail and/or other problems.)

Loading motor (In this VTR, turn the blades

(black) which are provided in

front of the pulley.)

(S, M)

A’

(L)

View of inside as

seen through hole B

Insert the

screwdriver

here.

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DIP switch

AV microcomputer DIP switch specifications

SW6501

ON (0)

OFF (1)

Normal

Remarks

Not used

Normal

——

Normal

Keep this switch at the factory setting.

Normal

——

Normal

SYSCON microcomputer DIP switch specifications

SW6071

Normal

OFF

Remarks

Keep it at the factory setting.

Normal

For test purposes.

Prohibited

[This sets whether to accept or prohibit the selection of

the editing mode when the X-value adjustment master

tape (D3 recorded tape) has been loaded.]

Normal

For test purposes.

Ejected

Not ejected

The D3 cassette holes are detected, and the cassette

is forcibly ejected automatically.

——

Normal

For test purposes.

History: No.6: From SYSCON Ver.0.12

The underlining indicates the factory settings.

SERVO microcomputer DIP switch specifications

SW2001

Purpose

OFF

For AT adjustments

When adjusting

At all other times

CAUTION:

These servicing instructions are for use by qualified service personnel only. To reduce the risk of

electric shock do not perform any servicing other than that contained in the operating instructions

unless you are qualified to do so.

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Specifications

Power supply

AJ-HD3700BP: AC 120V, 50–60 Hz

AJ-HD3700BE: AC 220–240V, 50–60 Hz

Power consumption: 260W

1 indicates safety information.

General

Permissable ambient

operating temperature

Permissable ambient

operating humidity

Weight

41 °F to 104 °F (5 °C to 40 °C)

10% to 90% (no condensation)

69.96 Ibs (31.8 kg)

16³/4˝ (W) k 8¹¹/16˝ (H) k 20¹/2˝ (D) mm (424 k 220 k 520 mm)

(Excluding feet, jacks, jog dial and fan)

Dimensions

Recording formats

HD: HDD5 (Video Compression Intra-Field DCT i VLC)

SD: D5 (Non-Compression Digital Component Recording)

1080/23.98p, 1080/24p, 1080/25p, 1080/59.94i, 720/59.94p, 1080/50i,

576/50i, 480/59.94i switching

48 kHz, 20 bits, 4 channels (480/95.94i, 1080/59.94i, 720/59.94p)

48 kHz, 24 bits, 8 channels (1080/23.98p, 1080/24p, 1080/25p, 1080/50i,

1080/59.94i, 720/59.94p, 576/50i, 480/59.94i)

Digital video audio: 12 tracks/field; 1080/23.98p, 1080/24p, 1080/25p,

1080/50i, 1080/59.94i, 720/59.94p,

Video signals recorded

Audio signals recorded

Recording tracks

480/59.94i

16 tracks/field; 576/50i

Cue track:

Time code track:

Control track:

1 track

Tape speed

185.995 mm/sec. (576/50i)

167.228 mm/sec. (1080/59.94i, 720/59.94p, 480/59.94i)

139.496 mm/sec. (1080/50i, 1080/25p)

133.782 mm/sec. (1080/23.98p, 1080/24p)

D5 cassette tapes

Tapes used

Maximum recording time

When the AJ-D5C124LP is used: 112 min. (576/50i)

124 min.

(1080/59.94i, 720/59.94p, 480/59.94i)

149 min. (1080/50i or 1080/25p)

155 min. (1080/23.98p, 1080/24p)

Fast forward/rewind time

Approx. 195 sec. (using AJ-D5C124LP, 1080/59.94i, 576/50i or

480/59.94i)

Approx. 234 sec. (using AJ-D5C124LP, 1080/50i, 1080/25p)

Approx. 244 sec. (using AJ-D5C124LP, 1080/23.98p or 1080/24p)

Max. n50 times normal speed (color)

Search speed

AT playback range

Editing accuracy

Tape timer accuracy

Servo lock time

j1 to i2 times normal speed

n0 frame (using time code)

n1 frame (using continuous CTL signal)

Less than 1 sec. (in standby ON/2F AUTO)

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Specifications

Video system

Sampling frequency/

quantizing

HD: Y: 74.176 MHz; PB/PR: 37.088 MHz/10 bits

SD: Y: 13.5 MHz; PB/PR: 6.75 MHz/10 bits

Video compression system

(with HD)

Intra-Field DCT i VLC

Video compression rate

(with HD)

1/4

Error correction

Data rates

Reed-Solomon product code

323 Mbps (1080/59.94i/8CH, 720/59.94p/8CH, 480/59.94i/8CH

319 Mbps (576/50i/8CH)

300 Mbps (1080/59.94i/4CH, 720/59.94p/4CH, 480/59.94i/4CH)

258 Mbps (1080/23.98p/8CH, 1080/24p/8CH)

269 Mbps (1080/50i/8CH, 1080/25p/8CH, 576/50i/8CH)

Samples t active lines (HD) 1080/59.94i, 1080/23.98p, 1080/24p, 1080/25p, 1080/50i: 1920 k 1080/frame

720/59.94p: 1280 720/frame

SD video format

525 lines/59.94 fields/2:1 interlace (SMPTE 259M)

625 lines/50 fields/2:1 interlace (ITU-R BT.656-4)

Input connectors

HD serial input

1.5 Gbps (Embedded Audio, TC), SMPTE 291M/292M standards

complied with (BNC k 2 active through)

SD serial input

4:2:2 component SDI (SMPTE 259M/272M/ITU-R BT.656-4 standards

complied)

(BNC k 2 active through)

HD reference input

SD reference input

Analog tri-level sync (n0.3V), loop through, 75 ohms, ON/OFF switchable

(BNC k 2)

Analog composite, loop through, 75 ohms, ON/OFF switchable (BNC k 2)

Output connectors

HD serial output

1.5 Gbps

Superimposing possible for monitor OUT (BNC k 4)

Component SDI output (SMPTE 259M/272M/294M°/ITU-R BT.656-4

standards complied with) (BNC k 3)

SD serial output

Superimposing possible for monitor OUT

°525p mode output (excluding monitor output) with 1080/23p or 720/59.94p system

Analog HD tri-level sync (n0.3 V) (BNC k 1)

Black burst (BNC k 1)

HD reference output

SD reference output

Analog composite output

Video 1/video 2/video 3 (superimposing ON/OFF) (BNC k 3)

Video adjustment ranges

HD SDI Y output gain

HD SDI PB output gain

HD SDI PR output gain

HD SDI Y black level

j¶–i3 dB

n100 mV

HD SDI output system phase n0.5 H (1 sample l 13.5 ns)

SD SDI Y output gain

SD SDI PB output gain

SD SDI PR output gain

SD SDI black level

j¶–i3 dB

n100 mV

SD SDI output system phase j2.5 HTi1.5 H

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Specifications

Composite video output

Y gain

Composite video output

PB/PR gain

Composite video output

setup

Composite video output

system phase

j¶–i3 dB (synchronized to SD SDI)

n14 IRE (synchronized to SD SDI)

n0.5 H

Composite video output SYS

SC phase

more than n180 °

Audio

Sampling frequency

Quantizing

48 kHz (synchronized to video)

1080/23.98p, 1080/24p, 1080/25p, 1080/50i and 576/50i: 24 bits

20 or 24 bits selected for 1080/59i, 720/59.94p and 480/59.94i

20 Hz to 20 kHz n0.5 dB (reference level)

More than 100 dB (1 kHz, emphasis OFF): 20 bits

More than 105 dB (1 kHz, emphasis OFF): 24 bits

Less than 0.03% (1 kHz, emphasis OFF, reference level): 20 bits

Less than 0.01% (1 kHz, emphasis OFF, reference level): 24 bits

Less than j80 dB (1 kHz, between 2 channels)

Below measurable limits

Frequency response

Dynamic range

Distortion

Crosstalk

Wow & flutter

Headroom

20 dB/18 dB switchable

Cue track

Frequency response

100 Hz to 12 kHz n3.0 dB

Audio input connectors

Analog input (CH1–CH4)

i4/0/j20 dBm (dBu) switchable (with 600 ≠ load), 600 ≠/high impedance

(switchable) (XLR k 4)

Digital input

AES3 format (75 ohms, unbalanced) (BNC k 4)

(No operation for CH5/CH6 and CH7/CH8 in 480/59.94i/4CH,

1080/59i/4CH or 720/59p/4CH format)

i4/0/j20 dBm (dBu) switchable (with 600 ≠ load), 600 ≠/high impedance

(switchable) (XLR k 1)

(CH1/CH2, CH3/CH4,

CH5/CH6, CH7/CH8)

Cue track input

Audio output connectors

Analog output (CH1–CH4)

Digital output

(CH1/CH2, CH3/CH4,

CH5/CH6, CH7/CH8)

i4/0/j20 dBm (dBu) switchable (with 600 ≠ load), low impedance (XLR k 4)

AES3 format (75 ohms, unbalanced) (BNC k 4)

[When the 1080/59.94i/4CH, 720/59p/4CH or 480/59.94i/4CH format is

selected, either no sound is output or the sound of CH1/CH2 and

CH3/CH4 is copied and output as the sound for CH5/CH6 and CH7/CH8.

(AUTO COPY function)]

Cue track output

Monitor output

i4/0/j20 dBm (dBu) switchable (with 600 ≠ load), low impedance (XLR k 1)

L/R, i4/0/j20 dBm (dBu) switchable (with 600 ≠ load), low impedance

(XLR k 2)

Headphone output

Level variable

(dBu): applied for AJ-HD3700BE.

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Specifications

Audio adjustment ranges

Audio input gain

j¶–i12 dB

Audio output gain

Monitor output gain

Headphone output gain

j¶–i12 dB

j¶–i12 dB (when coupled to headphone control)

j¶–i12 dB

Other input/output signals

Time code input

Time code output

RS-422A input

RS-422A output

RS-422A input/output

RS-232C

2.4 V n1.4 V [p-p], 10 k≠, balanced (XLR k 1)

2.0 V n0.5 V [p-p], low impedance, balanced (XLR k 1)

RS-422A interface (D-Sub 9P k 1)

RS-232C interface (D-Sub 25P k 1)

Parallel input/output

V/A control

Control panel

Parallel communication (D-Sub 50P k 1)

Video remote control (D-Sub 15P k 1)

For connecting front control panel (20P k 1)

Accessory (supplied)

Power cord (1)

Optional accessory

AJ-MA37P

Rack-mountaing adapter

Weight and dimensions when shown are approximate.

Specifications are subject to change without notice.

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PANASONIC BROADCAST & TELEVISION SYSTEMS COMPANY

UNIT COMPANY OF MATSUSHITA ELECTRIC CORPORATION OF AMERICA

Executive Office:

One Panasonic Way 4E-7, Secaucus, NJ 07094 (201) 348-7000

EASTERN ZONE:

One Panasonic Way 4E-7, Secaucus, NJ 07094 (201) 348-7621

Southeast Region:

1225 Northbrook Parkway, Ste 1-160, Suwanee, GA 30024 (770) 338-6835

Central Region:

1707 N Randall Road E1-C-1, Elgin, IL 60123 (847) 468-5200

WESTERN ZONE:

3330 Cahuenga Blvd W., Los Angeles, CA 90068 (323) 436-3500

Government Marketing Department:

52 West Gude Drive, Rockville, MD 20850 (301) 738-3840

Broadcast PARTS INFORMATION & ORDERING:

9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. (EST) (800) 334-4881/24 Hr. Fax (800) 334-4880

Emergency after hour parts orders (800) 334-4881

TECHNICAL SUPPORT:

Emergency 24 Hour Service (800) 222-0741

Panasonic Canada Inc.

5770 Ambler Drive, Mississauga, Ontario L4W 2T3 (905) 624-5010

Panasonic de Mexico S.A. de C.V.

Av angel Urraza Num. 1209 Col. de Valle 03100 Mexico, D.F. (52) 1 951 2127

Panasonic Sales Company

Division of Matsushita Electric of Puerto Rico Inc.

San Gabriel Industrial Park, 65th Infantry Ave., Km. 9.5, Carolina, Puerto Rico 00630 (787) 750-4300

Panasonic Broadcast Europe

Panasonic Broadcast Europe Ltd.

West Forest Gate, Wellington Road, Wokingham, Berkshire RG40 2AQ U.K. Tel: 0118 902 9200

Panasonic Broadcast Europe GmbH

Hagenauer Str. 43, 65203 Wiesbaden-Biebrich Deutschland Tel: 49-611-1816-0

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Printed in Japan

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