Panasonic AJ D230H User Manual

Digital Video Cassette Recorder  
P
AJ-  
Operating Instructions  
Printed in Japan  
VQT7626  
S0698W  
IMPORTANT  
Unauthorized  
recording of  
copyrighted  
television programs, video tapes and other  
materials may infringe the right of copyright  
owners and be contrary to copyright laws.”  
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EXPOSE THIS  
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NOT  
EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.  
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,  
DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).  
NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.  
REFER TO SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.  
CAUTION:  
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HAZARD AND ANNOYING INTERFERENCE,  
USE THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES  
ONLY.  
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol,  
within an equilateral triangle, is intended to  
alert the user to the presence of uninsulated  
within the product’s  
“dangerous voltage”  
enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude  
to constitute a risk of electric shock to  
persons.  
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.  
The exclamation point within an equilateral  
triangle is intended to alert the user to the  
presence of important operating and  
maintenance (service) instructions in the  
literature accompanying the appliance.  
This equipment has been tested and found to comply  
with the limits for a class A digital device, pursuant to  
Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed  
to provide reasonable protection against harmful  
interference when the equipment is operated in a  
commercial 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 interference to  
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.  
CAUTION:  
Do not install or place this unit in a bookcase,  
built in cabinet or in another confined space  
in order to keep well ventilated condition.  
Ensure that curtains and any other materials  
do not obstruct the ventilation condition to  
prevent risk of electric shock or fire hazard  
due to overheating.  
Use this unit horizontally and do not place anything on  
the top panel.  
Do not insert fingers or any objects into the video  
cassette holder.  
Cassette tape can be used only for one-side, one  
direction recording. Two-way or two-track recordings  
cannot be made.  
Avoid operating or leaving the unit near strong  
magnetic fields. Be especially careful of large audio  
speakers.  
Cassette tape can be used for either Color or Black &  
White recording.  
Avoid operating or storing the unit in an excessively  
hot, cold, or damp environment as this may result in  
damage both to the recorder and to the tape.  
Do not spray any cleaner or wax directly on the unit.  
If the unit is not going to be used for a length of time,  
protect it from dirt and dust.  
Do not attempt to disassemble the recorder.  
There are no user serviceable parts inside.  
If any liquid spills inside the recorder, have the  
recorder examined for possible damage.  
Refer any needed servicing to authorized service  
personnel.  
Do not leave a cassette in the recorder when not in  
use.  
Do not block the ventilation slots of the unit.  
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Table of Contents  
5
5
Introduction  
Features  
6
6
9
Controls and Their Functions  
Front panel  
Connector section  
Tapes  
11  
Operation  
Switching on the power and inserting the cassette  
12  
12  
13  
14  
15  
15  
16  
16  
16  
16  
17  
Stop mode  
Recording  
Pause/still recording (back-space assemble recording)  
Playback  
Cue and Review  
Still-picture playback  
Frame advance  
Sound selection  
Repeat playback  
Time Code and User’s Bit  
Time code  
19  
19  
19  
20  
20  
21  
User’s bit  
Setting the time code  
Setting the user’s bit  
Time code and user’s bit playback  
Superimposed Display Screens  
Set-up (Default Settings)  
22  
23  
Set-up Menus  
24  
24  
25  
26  
27  
27  
28  
29  
30  
BASIC menu  
OPERATION menu  
INTERFACE menu  
MEMORY MODE menu  
TAPE PROTECT menu  
TIME CODE menu  
VIDEO menu  
AUDIO menu  
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Table of Contents  
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31  
31  
31  
32  
32  
32  
32  
34  
RS-232C Interface  
1. Hardware specifications  
1) Interface specifications  
2) Communication parameters  
2. Software specifications  
1) External interface specifications  
2) Sending format (from personal computer to VTR)  
3) Receiving format (from VTR to personal computer)  
4) Command list  
36  
37  
37  
37  
38  
Error Messages  
Video Head Cleaning  
Condensation  
Maintenance  
Specifications  
4
Introduction  
The model AJ-D230H is a digital VTR which uses 1/4-inch wide tapes.  
It features digital compression technology which significantly reduces the deterioration in the picture and sound  
quality during dubbing compared with conventional analog systems.  
With its compact and lightweight design, the unit can be carried around with the greatest of ease, and it is also  
easy to install it in a rack.  
An interactive format is used to perform the unit’s settings while monitoring the menus on the screen of the TV  
monitor.  
The model AJ-D230H is provided with an RS-232C connector as a standard feature to enable the unit to be  
operated by remote control from a computer.  
Features  
Time code  
Compact size and light weight  
The unit measures 8-7/16” wide, 5-1/4” high and 15-  
This unit incorporates a time code generator  
(TCG)/time code reader (TCR).  
7/16”deep, and it weighs only 15.4 Ibs.  
Grips are incorporated to make the unit easy to  
carry.  
Repeat playback  
Repeat playback can be performed continuously or  
only once for any section of the tape.  
2-channel digital audio with high sound quality  
Menu-driven set-up  
An interactive system is used to perform the unit’s  
Computer control  
The unit can be operated by remote control from a  
settings while monitoring the menus appearing on  
the screen of the TV monitor.  
computer by connecting the RS-232C cable  
between the unit and the computer.  
Remote control  
Connection of the AG-A11 remote controller (option)  
Up to 126 minutes of recording  
Either news-gathering cassette tapes (max. 66  
enables the unit to be operated at a distance of  
about 5 meters.  
minutes) or general-purpose cassette tapes (max.  
126 minutes) can be used. In both cases, the tape  
is one-fourth of an inch wide to achieve a compact  
design.  
Digital interface  
By installing the digital interface board (option) and  
connecting the unit using the DVCPRO terminal  
(complying with the IEEE1394 standard), it is  
possible to dub tapes with hardly any resulting  
deterioration in the picture and sound quality at all.  
Compatibility with consumer-use equipment  
Consumer-use cassette tapes which have been shot  
using a consumer-use digital camera can be played  
back on this unit using the cassette adaptor (AJ-  
CS750P: option).  
Please note that the LP mode is not supported.  
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Controls and Their Functions  
Front Panel  
Counter display area  
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Controls and Their Functions  
Front panel  
Red: This lights when either the video or audio  
POWER switch  
signals  
are  
corrected or  
playback  
interpolated.  
When the ON side is pressed, the power is turned  
on, and the counter display area lights.  
Level meter  
This displays the audio signal levels.  
The input audio signal levels are displayed during  
recording and E-E selection; the output audio signal  
levels are displayed during playback.  
Cassette slot  
A news gathering cassette, general-purpose  
cassette or consumer-use cassette with an adaptor  
is loaded through this slot. Consumer-use  
cassettes can be played back only.  
Cassette loaded” display lamp  
This lights when a cassette has been loaded into  
the unit.  
EJECT button  
When this is pressed, the tape is unloaded, and  
several seconds later the cassette is automatically  
ejected.  
When the counter display area shows the CTL  
display, the display is now reset.  
Counter display area  
The TC and CTL counts, on-screen information and  
messages appear in this area.  
REC/REC INH lamp  
LOCAL/MENU/REMOTE switch  
This lights during recording.  
REC:  
This is operated when menu settings are to be  
performed or when the unit is to be controlled from  
a remote location.  
REC INH: This lights when the cassette has been  
set to the accidental erasure prevention  
status.  
It also lights when REC INHIBIT has  
been set to ON on the setup menu.  
In this status, recording is not possible.  
LOCAL: For controlling the unit using the controls  
on the unit’s operation panel.  
MENU:  
For setting the on-screen menu.  
REMOTE: For controlling the unit with an RS-232C  
REMOTE lamp  
This lights when the LOCAL/MENU/REMOTE  
switch has been set to the REMOTE position.  
or other external control unit.  
INPUT SELECT switch  
This is used to select the input signals.  
WIDE lamp  
This lights in the 16:9 wide screen mode.  
LINE:  
For recording signals which have been  
supplied to the video signal input  
connector.  
Consumer-use cassette loaded” display lamp  
This lights when a cassette recorded on a  
consumer-use DV unit has been loaded.  
S-VIDEO: For recording signals which have been  
supplied to the S-VIDEO input connector.  
OPTION: For supplying video and audio signals  
from an optional board and recording  
them.  
REPEAT lamp  
This lights during repeat playback.  
SERVO lamp  
BEGIN button  
This sets the repeat playback start point, and it  
displays the currently entered start point.  
This lights when the drum servo and capstan servo  
are locked.  
Channel condition lamps  
END button  
blue  
red) in  
One of these lamps lights (green  
This sets the repeat playback end point, and it  
displays the currently entered end point.  
accordance with the status of the error rates.  
Green: This lights when the error rates for the video  
and audio playback signals are both  
satisfactory.  
Blue: This lights when the error rate for either the  
video or audio playback signals has  
deteriorated. The playback picture is still  
normal even while this lamp is lighted.  
CH3/CH4 lamp  
This lights during DV format playback when the  
audio signals have been set in CH3 and CH4.  
AUDIO OUT SELECT button  
This selects the audio signals which are to be  
output.  
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Controls and Their Functions  
Headphone jack  
Remote control connector  
When stereo headphones are connected here, the  
recording or playback sound can be monitored  
through the headphones.  
When the remote controller (AG-A11) is connected  
to this connector, the unit can be operated from a  
distance by this controller instead of by its function  
buttons. In this case, the LOCAL/MENU/REMOTE  
switch must be set to the REMOTE position.  
Volume control  
This is for adjusting the headphones volume.  
Volume recording level control  
This is for adjusting the PCM audio signal CH1/CH2  
recording level.  
REW button  
When this is pressed, the tape is rewound, and  
when "TAPE" is set for the "S/F/R EE SEL" set-up  
menu item, the playback picture can be monitored.  
STOP button  
When this is pressed, the tape stops traveling, and  
when "TAPE" is set for the "S/F/R EE SEL" set-up  
menu item, the still picture can be monitored. Even  
in the stop mode, the drum continues to rotate with  
the tape kept in close contact with the drum. After  
the unit has been kept in the stop mode for a  
specific period of time, it is automatically set to the  
standby off mode in order to protect the tape. It is  
set to the stop mode immediately after a cassette  
has been loaded into the unit.  
(AG-A11)  
COUNTER button  
This switches the display on the counter display  
area.  
FF button  
CTL: The tape timer (control signal) is displayed.  
TC: The time code is displayed.  
UB: The user's bit is displayed.  
Remaining tape:  
When this is pressed, the tape is fast forwarded,  
and when "TAPE" is set for the "S/F/R EE SEL" set-  
up menu item, the playback picture can be  
monitored.  
The amount of tape remaining is displayed.  
PLAY button  
RESET button  
When this is pressed in the CTL mode, the counter  
display is reset to 00:00:00:00.  
When this is pressed, playback commences. When  
it is pressed together with the REC button,  
recording commences.  
PAUSE/STILL button  
When this is pressed during recording, the tape  
travel is temporarily stopped (pause mode). When  
it is pressed again, recording is resumed.  
When this is pressed during playback, the still  
picture mode is established. When it is pressed  
again, playback is resumed.  
REC button  
When this is pressed together with the PLAY  
button, recording commences.  
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Controls and Their Functions  
Connector section  
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Controls and Their Functions  
Connector section  
AC IN connector  
Use the power cord supplied to connect this connector to the power outlet.  
SIGNAL GND terminal  
This is connected to the signal ground terminal on the unit connected in order to reduce the  
noise. It is not a safety ground.  
Fan motor  
This is for cooling the unit.  
Handle  
S-VIDEO IN connector  
This is the input connector for the S-VIDEO video signals.  
VIDEO IN connector  
This is the input connector for the analog video signals.  
SYNC IN connector  
This is connected to the composite sync signals of a reference sync signal generator if  
synchronization with an external reference sync signal is to be obtained during playback.  
AUDIO IN connector  
This is the input connector for the analog audio signals.  
S-VIDEO OUT connector  
This is the output connector for the S-VIDEO video signals.  
VIDEO OUT connector  
This is the output connector for the analog video signals.  
MONITOR OUT connector  
This is the output connector for the video monitor signals.  
Superimposed video signals can be output from it.  
AUDIO OUT connector  
This is the output connector for the analog audio signals.  
RS-232C connector  
Connecting the optional RS-232C cable to this connector enables many kinds of  
computerized operations to be performed for the unit.  
RS-232C connector  
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Tapes  
Description  
Type  
This is exclusively designed for use in consumer-use camera/recorder units. It can be  
used in the unit for playback only provided that the cassette adaptor (option) is obtained.  
Use of Panasonic consumer DV cassette tape is recommended.  
Consumer-use  
cassette  
(S size cassette) Note that inserting a cassette tape without using the cassette adaptor can damage the  
unit.  
Recording/playback tape with a maximum length of 66 minutes  
M size cassette  
(AJ-P12MP, AJ-P24MP, AJ-P33MP, AJ-P46MP, AJ-P66MP)  
Recording/playback tape with a maximum length of 126 minutes  
L size cassette  
(AJ-P34LP, AJ-P66LP, AJ-P94LP, AJ-P126LP)  
It will  
Align the cassette tape with the center of the loading slot, and push it in gently.  
then be loaded automatically.  
M size cassette  
L size cassette  
<Precautions for playing back consumer-use DV tapes>  
A consumer-use tape can be used for playback only.  
A consumer-use tape recorded in LP mode cannot be played back.  
Since a consumer-use tape cannot be used for recording, the unit’s functions related to  
recording are prohibited.  
The maximum traveling speed of a consumer-use tape is 32× normal tape speed.  
The still-picture images on a consumer-use tape may be disturbed.  
From the perspective of protecting the tape, refrain from cue-up operation using a consumer-  
tape wherever possible.  
When a consumer-use tape is employed, the maximum duration of the still timer is set to 10  
seconds, and the total time during which the unit is allowed to be left standing in the still mode  
is set to 1 minute.  
The time code read disabled display may appear when a search is performed on a consumer-  
use tape or the still-picture image of such a tape is displayed.  
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Operation  
Switching on the power and inserting the cassette  
Before attempting to operate the unit, make sure that it has been connected properly.  
Switch on the power.  
1
Insert the cassette tape.  
Insert the cassette tape into its prescribed position without forcing it in any way.  
2
Check that the STOP lamp has lighted.  
When the tape is inserted, the cylinder starts rotating automatically, the tape is loaded,  
and the unit is set to the stop mode.  
3
2
1
3
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Operation  
Stop mode  
The unit is set to the stop mode when the STOP button is pressed.  
The STOP lamp lights and the tape stops traveling.  
1
In order to protect the tape, the unit is set to the tape protection mode after the period  
of time set in the “STILL TIMER” set-up menu item has elapsed. (See page 27) When  
the STOP, REW, FF or PLAY button is pressed, the unit is set to the corresponding  
mode.  
<Precautions for setting the still timer>  
When the same part of the same tape is used repeatedly, the cumulative standby time in the  
same place increases.  
In order to protect the tape, set the standby time for the same place on the same tape to as  
short a duration as possible.  
1
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Operation  
Recording  
Set the accidental erasure prevention tab on the cassette tape to “recording,” and  
insert the tape.  
1
Press the STOP button to set the unit to the stop mode.  
Check that the REC INH lamp is off.  
2
3
4
Selecting the video and audio input signals and adjusting the audio signal level  
Selecting the video and audio input signals  
4-1  
1
2
Connect the signals which are to be recorded.  
Select the input signals using the INPUT SELECT switch on the front panel.  
Adjusting the audio signal level  
4-2  
1
Adjust the audio input signal level.  
The audio signals are recorded at the appropriate level when the level  
controls are set to the center click-stop position.  
Press the PLAY button while holding down the REC button.  
The REC and PLAY lamps light, and recording is commenced.  
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6
To stop recording, press the STOP button.  
Recording is now ended, and the unit is set to the stop mode.  
<Notes>  
A recording cannot be made properly on a tape on which the recording protection signal has  
been recorded as an input signal.  
During recording, check that the SERVO lamp is lighted. If the lamp is flashing or off, the  
images played back will be disturbed.  
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Operation  
Pause/still recording (back-space assemble recording)  
Press the PAUSE/STILL button while the cassette tape is playing.  
1
If the “AUTO BACK” set-up menu item has been set to ON, the tape will be rewound for 1  
or 2 seconds starting at the position where the PAUSE/STILL button was pressed.  
(See page 25)  
Press the REC button to set the unit to the REC PAUSE mode.  
The monitor display now switches to the E-E screen.  
2
Press the PAUSE/STILL button to start the recording.  
3
The tape runs to the position where the PAUSE/STILL button was pressed in step 1, and  
the recording is started.  
<Note>  
The E-E screen now appears.  
Playback  
Insert the cassette tape.  
1
Press the PLAY button.  
Normal playback is now commenced.  
2
To stop playback, press the STOP button.  
The VTR is now set to the stop mode.  
3
<Note>  
During playback, check that the SERVO lamp is lighted. If the lamp is off or flashing, the images  
played back will appear disturbed.  
Cue and Review  
Keep pressing the FF or REW button during playback.  
While the button is held down, the tape is cued or reviewed at approximately 10× normal tape  
speed.  
Normal playback is restored when the button is released.  
The cue track sound is output during cue or review if the “SEARCH CUE” set-up menu item  
has been set to ON. (See page 30)  
Still-picture playback  
Press the PAUSE/STILL button during playback.  
When it is pressed again, normal playback is restored.  
No sound is heard during still-picture playback.  
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Operation  
Frame advance  
The tape is advanced or reversed frame by frame when the FF or REW button is pressed  
during playback.  
No sound is heard during frame advance or reverse.  
Sound selection  
Use the AUDIO OUT SELECT button to select the desired sound.  
By pressing the AUDIO OUT SELECT button, the mode for the audio output is selected in the  
sequence shown below.  
AUDIO OUT connectors  
LED  
CH3  
Display tube  
Mode  
CH2 output  
CH1 output  
CH1  
CH2  
CH2  
CH1  
A
B
C
D
E
CH4  
CH1  
CH3  
CH4  
CH1  
CH2  
CH3  
CH4  
CH2  
CH3  
CH4  
CH3  
No display  
CH4  
CH3  
CH4  
CH3  
No display  
No display  
CH3  
CH4  
F
CH4  
CH1  
CH2  
CH3  
CH4  
CH2+CH4  
CH1+CH3  
G
The shading denotes that the selection is valid only  
during playback using the DV format in the 4-channel  
mode.  
Off  
On  
Sequence of mode selection  
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Operation  
Repeat playback  
Setting the BEGIN and END points  
[Menu mode]  
Set the VTR to the menu mode.  
(Set the LOCAL/MENU/REMOTE switch to the MENU position.)  
1
2
Select the BEGIN/END PRESET” set-up menu item, and press the MODE (REW)  
button. (See page 27)  
Select TC or CTL using the COUNTER button.  
3
4
5
Select either BGN or END using either the BEGIN button or the END button.  
Select the digit (flashing display) in which the change is to be made using the UP  
(FF) and DOWN (STOP) buttons.  
“00” is displayed for the frame value at all times.  
The frame digit cannot be selected.  
Press the DATA+ (PAUSE/STILL) button or DATA– (PLAY) button to change the  
value.  
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7
Upon completion of the settings, press the SET (REC) button.  
The settings are now stored in the memory, and the display returns to the regular menu  
screen.  
Set the LOCAL/MENU/REMOTE switch to the LOCAL or REMOTE position.  
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<Notes>  
is displayed.  
When an item has no setting,  
When repeat playback is initiated in this status, the start of the tape serves as the BEGIN  
point and the end of the tape serves as the END point.  
When the RESET button is pressed, the setting is reset to “00:00:00:00.”  
If the MODE (REW) button is pressed without pressing the SET button upon completion of the  
settings, the time code setting is canceled, and the display returns to the regular menu  
screen.  
When the BEGIN or END button is used to set the digit in which the change is to be made to  
BGN or END, and then the DATA+ or DATA– button is pressed, it is possible to select whether  
an item is to be set or left unset.  
<Menu screen>  
BGN  
END  
–00 : 00 : 00 : 00  
+ 00 : 00 : 00 : 00  
CTL  
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Operation  
Setting the BEGIN and END points  
[Front panel]  
Set the VTR to the local mode.  
(Set the LOCAL/MENU/REMOTE switch to the LOCAL position.)  
1
2
Press the BEGIN or END button on the front panel to set the current position as the  
BEGIN or END point.  
Displaying the BEGIN and END points  
Set the VTR to the remote mode.  
(Set the LOCAL/MENU/REMOTE switch to the REMOTE position.)  
1
2
When the BEGIN or END button on the front panel is pressed, the BEGIN or END  
point is displayed while the button is held down.  
Setting the repeat playback mode  
Set the VTR to the menu mode.  
(Set the LOCAL/MENU/REMOTE switch to the MENU position.)  
1
Select the MEMORY MODE” set-up menu item, and select the repeat playback  
mode. (See page 27)  
2
Setting  
OFF  
Description of operation  
Normal operation  
When the tape is fast forwarded or rewound, it stops near the BEGIN  
point.  
MEM STOP  
REPEAT 1  
CONTINUE  
When the tape is played to the END point, it is rewound to the BEGIN  
point where it stops.  
When the tape is played to the END point, it is rewound to the BEGIN  
point and played back, and this sequence of operation is repeated.  
Set the LOCAL/MENU/REMOTE switch to the LOCAL or REMOTE position.  
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<Note>  
When the repeat play function is used over and over again for the same tape, the tape’s  
images will deteriorate. Replace the tape with a new one after about a hundred repeat plays.  
Bear in mind that no operation will result when repeat play is to be performed using a  
consumer-use tape even if “CONTINUE” has been selected for set-up menu item No.300  
(MEMORY MODE). (See page 27)  
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Time Code and User’s Bit  
Time code  
The time code signal generated by the time code generator is recorded on the tape as a time  
code, it is read out by the time code (signal) reader, and used to display the absolute position of  
the tape in increments of hours, minutes, seconds and frames.  
The time code is written in the sub-code area (data area) of the helical track. For this reason, it  
can be read out across a wide range of VTR playback speeds from the stop mode to slow  
playback and to high-speed playback.  
The time code is indicated by the display or by the figures superimposed onto the screen.  
TCR 00 : 07 : 04 : 24  
Hours Minutes Seconds Frames  
User’s bit  
The user’s bit is a 32-bit (8-digit) information frame contained in the time code signals which is  
made available to the user. It enables the operator number and other information to be  
recorded.  
The figures 0 to 9 and the letters ABCDEF can be used for this bit.  
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Time Code and User’s Bit  
Setting the time code  
Set the VTR to the menu mode.  
(Set the LOCAL/MENU/REMOTE switch to the MENU position.)  
1
Select the TC PRESET” set-up menu item, and press the MODE (REW) button.  
(See page 28)  
2
3
4
5
6
7
Select the digit (flashing display) in which the change is to be made using the UP  
(FF) and DOWN (STOP) buttons.  
Press the DATA+ (PAUSE/STILL) button or DATA- (PLAY) button to change the  
value.  
Upon completion of the settings, press the SET (REC) button.  
(The display returns to the regular menu screen.)  
Press the SET (REC) button again.  
(The settings are now stored in the memory, and the menu mode closes.)  
Set the LOCAL/MENU/REMOTE switch to the LOCAL or REMOTE position.  
<Notes>  
The current time code value is displayed as the default setting.  
When the RESET button is pressed, the setting is reset to “00:00:00:00.”  
The time code cannot be set unless the “TC MODE” set-up menu item has been set to “P-  
REC” or “P-FREE.” (See page 28)  
If the MODE (REW) button is pressed without pressing the SET button upon completion of the  
setting, the time code setting is canceled, and the display returns to the regular menu screen.  
Setting the user’s bit  
Set the VTR to the menu mode.  
(Set the LOCAL/MENU/REMOTE switch to the MENU position.)  
1
2
Select the UB PRESET” set-up menu item, and press the MODE (REW) button.  
(See page 28)  
The remaining steps in the setting procedure are the same as for the time code.  
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Time Code and User’s Bit  
Time code and user’s bit playback  
Set the VTR to the STOP mode.  
1
Set to TC or UB using the COUNTER button.  
2
TC : The time code is displayed.  
UB : The user’s bit is displayed.  
When the time code can no longer be read, interpolation is provided by the control  
signal if the COUNTER button is set to the CTL position.  
Press the PLAY button.  
3
Playback is commenced, and the time code appears on the display. When the “DISPLAY  
SEL” set-up menu item is set to “TIME” or “T, STA,” the time code value is superimposed  
onto the video signals which are output from the MONITOR OUT connector.  
(See page 24)  
<Notes>  
The colon between the seconds and frames changes to a period while the drop frame time  
code is being read.  
If the time code signal is missing, interpolation is automatically provided by the CTL signal.  
The display changes as shown below.  
T
R
0 0 : 0 7 : 0 4 : 2 4  
The colon (” : ”  
)
between the seconds and frames  
changes to a period (" . “) in the drop frame mode.  
appears when the time code signal  
is missing (superimposed display only).  
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Superimposed Display Screens  
When the MONITOR OUT connector has been connected to the TV monitor, the abbreviations  
corresponding to the control signal, time code, etc. are displayed on the TV monitor.  
(control signal)  
(time code playback value)  
(user’s bit playback value)  
CTL  
TCR  
UBR  
Abbreviation  
REMAIN (remaining tape length)  
TV monitor  
Characters displayed  
The background of the characters superimposed onto the display can be changed using the  
“CHARA TYPE” set-up menu item. (See page 24)  
TV monitor  
TV monitor  
Display position  
The position where the characters are superimposed onto the display can be changed using the  
“CHARA H-POS” and “CHARA V-POS” set-up menu items. (See page 24)  
<Note>  
The counter display is made to appear  
for as long as the MODE button is held  
down, enabling the settings to be  
Even while the MODE  
checked.  
button is held down, the DATA+ and  
DATA– buttons can be used to  
perform settings while the actual  
situation is checked.  
TV monitor  
TV monitor  
Operating mode  
When “T, STA” has been selected for the “DISPLAY SEL” set-up menu item, the VTR’s  
operating mode is also displayed. (See page 24)  
VTR operation mode  
TV monitor  
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Set-up (Default Settings)  
The VTR’s major settings are performed by making selections using a menu system. The set-up  
menus appear on the TV monitor when it is connected to the MONITOR OUT connector.  
Changing a setting  
Set the VTR to the menu mode.  
(Set the LOCAL/MENU/REMOTE switch to the MENU position.)  
1
Select the item to be set using the UP (FF) and DOWN (STOP) buttons. The cursor  
on the menu screen moves and selects the item.  
The cursor ( ) is moved to the previous set-up menu item number using the DOWN  
button and the next set-up menu item number using the UP button.  
2
Press the DATA+ (PAUSE/STILL) button or DATA– (PLAY) button to change the  
setting.  
3
4
Upon completion of the setting, press the SET (REC) button.  
The change is now stored in the memory.  
To return from the new setting to the original setting, set the LOCAL/MENU/REMOTE  
switch to the LOCAL or REMOTE position instead of pressing the SET (REC) button.  
Set the LOCAL/MENU/REMOTE switch to the LOCAL or REMOTE position.  
5
<Note>  
To return the setup selections to the factory (default) settings, press the RESET button while the  
SETUP. menu is shown. The following message is then displayed.  
SETUP-MENU INIT. SET  
OK? (PUSH REC KEY)  
The default settings will be restored when the REC button is pressed.  
1
2 3 4  
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Set-up Menus  
BASIC menu  
Setting  
S u p e r i m p o s e d  
Item  
S u p e r i m p o s e d  
Description of settings  
No.  
No.  
d i s p l a y  
d i s p l a y  
OFF  
TIME  
T, STA  
000  
001  
DISPLAY SEL 0000  
This sets what is to be displayed for the superimpose  
signals output from the MONITOR OUT connector.  
0: No display  
1: Only the time is displayed.  
2: The time and operation mode are displayed.  
0001  
0002  
This sets the horizontal position of the superimposed  
characters (8 settings to choose from).  
0
1
:
H-POS 0000  
0001  
CHARA  
3
:
7
0003  
0007  
This sets the vertical position of the superimposed  
characters (8 settings to choose from).  
0
1
:
V-POS 0000  
0001  
002 CHARA  
3
:
7
0003  
0007  
0000  
This selects the type of characters for the  
superimposed display and menu display.  
WHITE  
W/OUT  
003 CHARA TYPE  
0001  
0: White characters appear on a black back ground.  
1: White characters with black borders appear.  
005  
MENU INHIBIT 0000  
0001  
OFF  
ON  
This selects whether or not the menu settings are to be  
fixed.  
0: The settings are not fixed.  
1: The settings are fixed (and cannot be changed).  
The underlined number and item are the factory settings.  
<Notes>  
While setting “CHARA H-POS”,  
.
“CHARA V-POS”, and “CHARA TYPE”, the counter display can be  
viewed by holding down the MODE button, allowing you to check the settings. You can also use the  
DATA+ and DATA– buttons while holding down the MODE button to adjust the values while you are  
viewing them.  
To set ON or OFF for the “MENU INHIBIT” item, first press the DATA+ or DATA– button while holding  
down the MODE button, and then select the setting.  
.
Continuously after performing the settings, press the SET button (REC button) to exit the menu. The  
MENU INHIBIT setting takes effect starting with the next menu mode.  
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Set-up Menus  
OPERATION menu  
Setting  
S u p e r i m p o s e d  
d i s p l a y  
Item  
S u p e r i m p o s e d  
Description of settings  
No.  
No.  
d i s p l a y  
0000  
0001  
1 0 0 LOCAL  
ENABLE  
This selects the switches on the front panel which can  
ST EJ be operated in the remote control mode.  
0: None of the switches can be operated.  
DISABLE  
1: Only the STOP and EJECT switches can be operated.  
12H  
24H  
101 TAPE TIMER  
0000  
0001  
This selects the CTL counter display.  
0: ±12-hour display  
1: 24-hour display  
EE  
TAPE  
102 S/F/R EE SEL 0000  
0001  
This selects the EE/VV output during stop, fast  
forwarding or rewinding.  
0: EE is output.  
1: VV is output.  
103 WIDE MODE  
0000  
0001  
0002  
This selects the WIDE mode.  
0: Automatic detection.  
1: The screen mode is forcibly treated as WIDE.  
2: The screen mode is forcibly treated as NORMAL.  
AUTO  
WIDE  
NORMAL  
104 TAPE IN MODE 0000  
STOP  
REW  
PAUSE  
This selects the operation which follows when the  
cassette is inserted.  
0: STOP  
0001  
0002  
0003  
PLAY  
1: Rewind  
2: Play pause  
3: Play  
TAPE END  
MODE  
0000  
STOP  
REW  
REW EJ  
EJECT  
105  
This selects the operation which follows when the tape  
has reached the end.  
0: Stop  
1: Rewind  
0001  
0002  
0003  
2: This rewinds the tape and ejects it upon completion  
of rewinding.  
3: Eject  
AUTO  
EXT  
0000  
0001  
106 SERVO REF  
This selects the sync signals of the servo.  
0: Synchronization with the input signals; if no input  
signals are present, synchronization with the internal  
signals.  
1: During playback, synchronization with the SYNC IN  
are not present,  
if these signals  
signals;  
synchronization with the internal signals.  
(AUTO) VIDEO IN connector:  
Synchronized playback is performed using standard video signals.  
With non-standard video signals, the switching is performed in such a way that playback is  
synchronized with the internal signals.  
(EXT) SYNC IN connector:  
Use standard signals as the SYNC signals.  
Non-standard signals cannot be used. Use of the BB (black burst) signal is recommended.  
When an out-of-sync state occurs due to SYNC signal switching or interruption  
Set to the STOP EE mode or eject the cassette and then re-load it.  
This makes it possible for the synchronization to be reset.  
OFF This selects whether to automatically reverse (auto  
ON back) the tape to achieve back-space assemble  
0000  
0001  
107  
AUTO BACK  
recording.  
0: No auto back  
1: Auto back  
The underlined number and item are the factory settings.  
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Set-up Menus  
OPERATION menu  
Item  
Superimposed  
Setting  
S u p e r i m p o s e d  
d i s p l a y  
Description of settings  
No.  
No.  
d i s p l a y  
This selects the format when an L cassette is used.  
108 FORMAT SEL 0000  
DVCPRO  
0001  
0002  
DV 0: DVCPRO mode  
DVCAM 1: DV mode  
2: DVCAM mode  
<Note>  
The cassette tape is played back in one of the modes listed below depending on the tape type and  
settings used.  
FORMAT SEL setting  
Type  
DV  
DVCAM  
DVCPRO  
DV  
S size cassette  
M size cassette  
L size cassette  
DV  
DVCPRO  
DV  
DVCAM  
DVCPRO  
DVCAM  
DVCPRO  
DVCPRO  
Use tapes specially designed for DVCPRO applications with this unit. However, if DV tapes or DVCAM  
tapes are to be used in the playback mode, it is recommended that playback be limited to as short a  
period of time as possible.  
0000  
0001  
OFF  
ON  
This selects whether to inhibit recording on the VTR.  
0: Recording is not inhibited.  
1: Recording is inhibited.  
109 REC INHIBIT  
The underlined number and item are the factory settings.  
INTERFACE menu  
Item  
Superimposed  
display  
Setting  
S u p e r i m p o s e d  
d i s p l a y  
Description of settings  
No.  
No.  
This sets the RS-232C transfer rate (baud rate).  
BAUD RATE  
0000  
0001  
0002  
0003  
0004  
1200  
2400  
4800  
9600  
19200  
200  
8BIT  
7BIT  
1BIT  
2BIT  
DATA LENGTH 0000  
0001  
This sets the RS-232C data length.  
This sets the RS-232C stop bit length.  
201  
202  
203  
STOP BIT  
0000  
0001  
NONE  
PARITY  
0000  
0001  
0002  
This sets whether the RS-232C parity bit is to be used  
and, if so, whether with even or odd parity.  
0: The parity bit is not used.  
ODD  
EVEN  
1: The parity bit is used with odd parity.  
2: The parity bit is used with even parity.  
This sets the RS-232C return data.  
0: The ACK code is not returned.  
1: The ACK code is returned.  
204 ACK RETURN 0000  
0001  
OFF  
ON  
The underlined number and item are the factory settings.  
<Note>  
After the settings of items No.200 through No.203 have been changed, the new settings will not  
take effect until the power is switched on. This means that the power must be turned off and  
back on again after these settings are changed.  
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Set-up Menus  
MEMORY MODE menu  
Setting  
Superimposed  
Item  
Description of settings  
This sets the memory operation.  
S u p e r i m p o s e d  
No.  
No.  
d i s p l a y  
d i s p l a y  
0000  
OFF  
300 MEMORY  
MODE  
0001  
0002  
0003  
MEM STOP 0: No memory operation.  
REPEAT 1 1: The tape stops near the BEGIN point when it is fast  
CONTINUE  
forwarded or rewound.  
2: When the tape reaches the end, it is rewound to the  
BEGIN point where it stops.  
3: When the tape reaches the end, it is rewound to the  
BEGIN point where it is played, and this process is  
repeated.  
This sets the BEGIN point and END point.  
301 BGN/END PRESET  
The underlined number and item are the factory settings.  
TAPE PROTECT menu  
Setting  
Superimposed  
d i s p l a y  
Item  
S u p e r i m p o s e d  
d i s p l a y  
Description of settings  
No.  
No.  
400  
STILL TIMER  
0000  
0001  
0002  
0003  
0004  
0005  
This selects the time taken until the unit is set to the  
tape protection mode when it has been left standing in  
the stop, play pause or still mode.  
0.5S  
5S  
10S  
30S  
1MIN  
(Units: S = seconds, MIN = minutes)  
The setting for the time taken until the unit is set to  
the tape protection mode when it has been left  
standing in the REC PAUSE mode is fixed at 2  
minutes.  
2MIN  
STEP  
HALF  
401 SRC PROTECT 0000  
0001  
This sets the tape protection operation which is  
performed when the unit has been left standing in the  
pause mode.  
0: Step (step FWD in the still or pause mode; step REV  
in the REC pause mode)  
1: Half loading (standby OFF)  
OFF This sets whether or not the drum is to be stopped in  
ON the STANDBY OFF mode.  
402 DRUM STDBY 0 0 0  
0001  
0: The drum rotates at all times.  
1: The drum is stopped in the STANDBY OFF mode.  
STEP This sets the tape protection operation to be performed  
HALF when the unit is left standing in the STOP mode.  
0000  
0001  
403 STOP  
PROTECT  
0: Step  
1: Half loading  
The underlined number and item are the factory settings.  
<Note>  
When using a consumer DV cassette tape, tape protection mode is set after 10 seconds, even if  
STILL TIMER is set to "30S", "1MIN" or "2MIN".  
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Set-up Menus  
TIME CODE menu  
Item  
S u p e r i m p o s e d  
Setting  
S u p e r i m p o s e d  
d i s p l a y  
Description of settings  
No.  
No.  
d i s p l a y  
10L This sets the position where the VITC signal is to be  
11L inserted.  
VITC POS-1  
0000  
0001  
:
500  
(The same line as that selected for VITC POS-2 cannot  
:
16L be selected.)  
:
0006  
:
0010  
20L  
10L This sets the position where the VITC signal is to be  
11L inserted.  
0000  
0001  
501  
VITC POS-2  
(The same line as that selected for VITC POS-1 cannot  
:
:
18L be selected.)  
0008  
:
:
0010  
20L  
0000  
0001  
This sets whether the VITC signal is to be output.  
0: VITC signal is not output.  
1: VITC signal is output.  
502 VITC BLANK  
BLANK  
THRU  
0000  
0001  
0002  
TC UB This selects the signal to be regenerated when the  
503  
504  
TCG REGEN  
BINARY GP  
TCG is in the REGEN mode. (item No. 507)  
0: Both the time code and user  
TC  
UB  
1: Only the time code is regenerated.  
2: Only the user's bit is regenerated.  
000  
0000  
This sets the status for using the user's bit of the time  
code generated by the TCG.  
0001  
0002  
0003  
0004  
0005  
0006  
0007  
001  
0: NOT SPECIFIED (character set is not used)  
010  
011 1: ISO CHARACTER (8bit character set complying  
with ISO646 and ISO2022 is used)  
100  
101 2: UNASSIGNED-1 (not defined)  
110 3: UNASSIGNED-2 (not defined)  
111 4: UNASSIGNED-3 (not defined)  
5: PAGE/LINE (SMPTE262M page/line multiplexing  
system)  
6: UNASSIGNED-4 (not defined)  
7: UNASSIGNED-5 (not defined)  
0000  
0001  
OFF  
This selects whether the CF flag of the TCG is to be set  
505 TCG CF FLAG  
506 DF MODE  
ON ON.  
0: CF flag is set OFF.  
1: CF flag is set ON.  
0000  
0001  
This selects the drop frame or non-drop frame mode for  
DF  
NDF CTL and TCG.  
0: CTL and TCG are used in the drop frame mode.  
1: CTL and TCG are used in the non-drop frame mode.  
P-REC  
P-FREE  
0000  
0001  
0002  
0003  
This sets the TCG mode.  
507 TC MODE  
0: Internal TC PRESET is used in the REC RUN mode.  
1: Internal TC PRESET is used in the FREE RUN  
mode.  
I-REGEN  
E-VITC  
2: Internal TC is used in the REGEN mode.  
3: VITC of input video signals is used in the REGEN  
mode.  
This sets the time code generator value.  
This sets the user  
508 TC PRESET  
509 UB PRESET  
The underlined number and item are the factory settings.  
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Set-up Menus  
VIDEO menu  
Setting  
Item  
Description of settings  
S u p e r i m p o s e d  
display  
S u p e r i m p o s e d  
No.  
No.  
display  
For setting video signal recording and playback.  
0: For using monochrome signals.  
B/W  
COLOR  
600 VIDEO MODE 0000  
0001  
1: For using color signals.  
To use monochrome signals for recording and  
playback, set this item to the B/W mode. To use  
normal color signals, set it to the COLOR mode.  
If color signals are recorded in the B/W mode, the  
playback images will appear with abnormal colors.  
0000  
0001  
601  
V-MUTE SEL  
N-MUTE  
LOW-RF  
This selects whether the video signals are to be muted  
during playback under low RF conditions or when the  
servo lock is disengaged.  
0: Video signals are not muted.  
1: Video signals are muted.  
BLANK  
THRU  
602 CC (F1) BLANK 0000  
0001  
This selects ON or OFF for the closed capture signal in  
the first field.  
0: Signal is forcibly blanked.  
1: Signal is not blanked.  
BLANK  
THRU  
603 CC (F2) BLANK  
0000  
0001  
This selects ON or OFF for the closed capture signal in  
the second field.  
0: Signal is forcibly blanked.  
1: Signal is not blanked.  
604 STD/NSTD SEL 0000  
0001  
This selects the video signal processing.  
0: Mode is set automatically according to the input.  
1: Mode is forcibly set to nonstandard mode.  
AUTO  
NSTD  
FIELD  
FRAME  
0000  
0001  
This selects which type of freeze mode is to be  
established for the still picture during PLAY PAUSE or  
frame advance.  
605 FREEZE SEL  
0: Field freeze  
1: Frame freeze  
The underlined number and item are the factory settings.  
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Set-up Menus  
AUDIO menu  
Item  
Superimposed  
display  
Setting  
Superimposed  
display  
Description of settings  
No.  
No.  
OFF  
ON  
700 SEARCH CUE 0000  
0001  
This selects whether the cue audio signals are to be  
output  
during  
search  
or  
during  
fast  
forwarding/rewinding (VV).  
0: Signals are not output.  
1: Signals are output.  
OFF  
ON playback.  
0000  
0001  
This selects the audio output level during DV format  
7 0 1 DV PBATT  
702 PB MUTE  
0: Normal playback level  
1: Output level is controlled only during DV format  
playback.  
0000  
0001  
OFF  
ON  
This selects whether the sound is to be muted during  
playback at the back-space assemble recording points.  
0: Sound is not muted.  
1: Sound is muted.  
However, it may not be possible to mute the sound at  
the edit OUT point.  
CUT  
FADE  
703  
AUDIO REC IN 0000  
0001  
This selects the audio processing information at the  
back-space assemble recording points recorded on the  
tape.  
0: Cut processing is selected  
1: Fade processing is selected  
The underlined number and item are the factory settings.  
RS-232C Interface  
The following functions can be controlled by using the RS-232C interface.  
1. Basic operations  
Eject  
stop  
play  
rec/play  
fast forward  
rewind  
pause  
2. Status checks  
The current VTR mode can be checked.  
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RS-232C Interface  
1. Hardware specifications  
1) Interface specifications  
Connector: D-SUB, 25P, DCE specifications (straight cable supported)  
Description  
Protective ground  
Signal  
Pin No.  
1
2
FG  
Transmitted data  
Received data  
Request to send  
Clear to send  
SD (TXD)  
RD (RXD)  
RS (RTS)  
CD (CTS)  
DR (DSR)  
SG  
3
4
5
Data set ready  
Signal ground  
6
7
20  
Data terminal ready  
ER (DTR)  
Example of wiring connections  
VTR  
Personal computer  
Frame FG  
1
FG  
(TXD)  
(RXD)  
(RTS)  
(CTS)  
(DSR)  
2
3
4
5
6
7
SD (TXD)  
RD (RXD)  
RS (RTS)  
CD (CTS)  
DR (DSR)  
SG  
3
2
7
8
6
5
4
SD  
RD  
RS  
CD  
DR  
SG  
ER  
(DTR)  
20 ER (DTR)  
2) Communication parameters  
The VTR’s communication parameters are shown below. To change any of these parameters, make the  
changes using the menu.  
Baud rate : 9600 bps  
Bit length : 8 bits  
Stop bit : 1 bit  
: None  
Parity  
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RS-232C Interface  
2. Software specifications  
1) External interface specifications  
Asynchronous, full duplex  
Communication system  
Baud rate  
1200/2400/4800/9600/19200  
8 bit/7 bit  
Bit length  
1 bit/2 bit  
Stop bit  
NONE/ODD/EVEN  
Parity  
The factory settings are 9600 bps, 8 bits, 1 stop bit, and none for the parity.  
2) Sending format (from personal computer to VTR)  
Data format  
[STX] [discrimination] [:] [data] [ETX]  
3AH XX XX 03H  
XX XX XX  
02H  
(XX = hexadecimal character code)  
20H<XX<7FH  
: This is the command identifier (3 bytes).  
: This code serves as the delimiter between a command and data.  
: Data codes are added when necessary.  
discrimination  
data  
1. A send command must always start with STX (character code 02H).  
The ‘discrimination’ which follows next is the command identifier. If necessary, data is added after the  
colon (" : ").  
At the very end comes ETX (character code 03H).  
2. When STX is re-sent before ETX is sent, the receive buffer inside the VTR is cleared (all data received  
up to that moment will be lost), and the data is processed again with the re-received STX placed at the  
head.  
3) Receiving format (from VTR to personal computer)  
The VTR responds to a send command with data in the following format.  
1. First, the VTR returns the data which acknowledges whether the command from the computer was  
received properly.  
1) The VTR returns the ACK data if communication was error-free.  
[ACK]  
06H  
2) It returns data starting with NAK (negative acknowledge; character code 15H) if an error occurred in  
communication.  
[NAK]  
15H  
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RS-232C Interface  
2. Next, after [ACK] is returned because communication was error-free, data is returned in the following format  
by the operation of the VTR.  
1) The response data (return data) format when the command from the personal computer was received  
properly by the VTR is as follows.  
[STX] [data] [ETX]  
02H XX XX 03H  
Return data = Receive data  
[ACK] [STX] OEJ [ETX]  
[ACK] [STX] CD  
Example: Send command  
[STX] QOP [ETX]  
[STX] QCD [ETX]  
[ETX]  
2) If the data is incorrect or the trouble has occurred in the VTR, details indicating the reason why the data  
could not be received are returned using the following format.  
[STX]  
E
R
0
0
[ETX]  
02H 45H 52H 30H 30H XX  
03H  
Meaning of  
1 (31H): Unknown command, or command execution error  
2 (32H): Bad data code parameter error  
3 (33H): Receiving buffer overflow error  
[STX]  
E
R
1
0
[ETX]  
03H  
02H 45H 52H 31H 30H XX  
Meaning of  
2 (32H): Front loading error  
3 (33H): Loading error  
4 (34H): Drum/capstan system error  
5 (35H): Reel system error  
6 (36H): Tension system error  
7 (37H): Fan motor error  
8 (38H): Dew error  
[STX]  
E
R
1
F
F
[ETX]  
02H 45H 52H 31H 46H 46H 03H  
System (servo communications) error  
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RS-232C Interface  
4) Command list  
Key commands  
Send  
Data transmitted by  
personal computer  
Data received in  
response from VTR  
Description of operation  
command  
All the VTR’s operations are stopped, and the VTR is set to  
the stop mode.  
OSP  
(STOP)  
[STX] OSP [ETX]  
[STX] OEJ [ETX]  
[STX] OPL [ETX]  
[STX] ORW [ETX]  
[STX] OFF [ETX]  
[STX] OSP [ETX]  
[STX] OEJ [ETX]  
[STX] OPL [ETX]  
[STX] ORW [ETX]  
[STX] OFF [ETX]  
Cassette is ejected.  
OEJ  
(EJECT)  
Playback is commenced.  
The tape is rewound.  
The tape is fast forwarded.  
OPL  
(PLAY)  
ORW  
(REWIND)  
OFF  
(FAST  
FORWARD)  
This is the pause or pause release command.  
When the VTR is in the playback mode, it is set to the still-  
picture playback (STILL); when it is in the recording mode,  
it is set to the pause (REC PAUSE) mode. The VTR’s  
previous mode is restored when this command is sent  
again.  
OPA  
(PAUSE)  
[STX] OPA [ETX]  
[STX] OPA [ETX]  
ORC  
(REC)  
Recording is commenced.  
[STX] ORC [ETX]  
[STX] ORP [ETX]  
[STX] ORC [ETX]  
[STX] ORP [ETX]  
ORP  
(REC  
PAUSE)  
The recording pause (REC/PAUSE) mode is established  
when the VTR is in the still-picture playback (STILL),  
playback or recording mode. When this command is sent  
again, the recording mode is established.  
OAF  
(ADVANCE  
FIELD)  
When the VTR is in the still-picture playback (STILL), the  
tape is advanced frame by frame in the forward direction.  
[STX] OAF [ETX]  
[STX] OAR [ETX]  
[STX] OAF [ETX]  
[STX] OAR [ETX]  
OAR  
When the VTR is in the still-picture playback (STILL), the  
tape is advanced frame by frame in the reverse direction.  
(ADVANCE  
REVERSE  
FIELD)  
Status command  
Data transmitted by  
personal computer  
Data received in  
response from VTR  
Send  
command  
Description of operation  
This command inquires as to the operation mode of the  
QOP  
(OPERATION VTR. The VTR returns one of the following codes in  
[STX] QOP [ETX]  
[STX]  
[ETX]  
MODE)  
response to the QOP command.  
Code  
OSP  
OEJ  
VTR operation mode  
STOP  
EJECT  
FF  
OFF  
ORW  
OPL  
OPP  
ORC  
ORP  
REW  
PLAY  
STILL  
RECORD  
REC PAUSE  
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RS-232C Interface  
Counter sense command  
Send  
Data received in  
response from VTR  
Data transmitted by  
personal computer  
Description of operation  
command  
This command inquires as to the current value of the  
(COUNTER counter. The CTL counter value or TCR value is returned.  
[STX] CDFS  
[ETX]  
QCD  
[STX] QCD [ETX]  
SENSE)  
The counter keys on the front panel or the menu is used to  
select the CTL counter and TCR values.  
Counter value  
Counter value  
For a CTL counter value  
Sign Hours Minutes Seconds Frames  
–: –sign (2DH)  
+: Blank (20H)  
For a TCR value  
Hours Minutes Seconds Frames  
Standby OFF commands  
Data received in  
response from VTR  
Data transmitted by  
personal computer  
Send  
command  
Description of operation  
This command sets the VTR to the standby OFF mode. It  
OBF  
[STX] OBF [ETX]  
[STX] OBF [ETX]  
(STANDBY is received when the VTR is in the stop mode.  
OFF)  
This command sets the VTR to the standby ON mode. This  
(STANDBY operation is recognized when the VTR is in the standby  
OFF mode.  
OBN  
[STX] OBN [ETX]  
[STX] OBN [ETX]  
ON)  
Deck ID command  
Data received in  
response from VTR  
Data transmitted by  
personal computer  
Send  
command  
Description of operation  
This command inquires as to the TV system  
accommodated by the VTR.  
QID  
(DECK IN  
SENSE)  
[STX] QID [ETX]  
[STX]  
[ETX]  
AJ-D230 : NTSC system  
AJ-D230E : PAL system  
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ERROR MESSAGES  
When trouble has occurred in the VTR, one of the following messages appears on the tape  
counter.  
The VTR stops operating when any of the error numbers except E-00 and E-01 is displayed.  
Description of error  
Error No.  
— d —  
Condensation has formed.  
This appears when the servo has been disengaged for 3 seconds during normal  
playback.  
E
00  
This appears when dropouts have been detected for two or more seconds during  
normal playback.  
E
E
01  
11  
The reel base which operates in accordance with the size of the tape has been  
locked for more than 2.5 seconds.  
The cassette has not moved down even when 4 seconds have elapsed since it was  
inserted. Alternatively, the cassette is not ejected even when 4 seconds have  
elapsed since the EJECT button was pressed.  
E
21  
The loading operation was not completed within 4 seconds.  
The unloading operation was not completed within 4 seconds.  
The FG (rotational speed) signal has not been output from the cylinder motor.  
The PG (phase) signal has not been output from the cylinder motor.  
The rotational speed of the cylinder motor is abnormally high.  
The rotational speed of the cylinder motor is abnormally low.  
The FG (rotational speed) signal has not been output from the capstan motor.  
The rotational speed of the capstan motor is abnormally high.  
The rotational speed of the capstan motor is abnormally low.  
The supply reel motor has locked up.  
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
31  
32  
41  
42  
43  
44  
51  
E
E
E
52  
53  
61  
The take-up reel motor has locked up.  
E
E
E
E
62  
63  
64  
65  
The rotational speed of the supply reel motor is abnormally high.  
The rotational speed of the take-up reel motor is abnormally high.  
A tension error has been detected.  
The start or end processing operation has not been completed even though 7 or  
more seconds have passed.  
E
66  
Communication error between SERVO and AVSYS. There is an error in the data.  
E
67  
Communication error between SERVO and AVSYS. The data has been fixed at  
high or low.  
E
E
68  
69  
An error occurred in communication between SERVO and AVSYS when the power  
was turned on.  
The fan motor stopped operating.  
E
E
70  
80  
Trouble has occurred in the supply voltage.  
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Video Head Cleaning  
This VTR comes with an auto head cleaning function which automatically reduces the amount of  
dirt on the heads. However, to ensure the highest reliability, we recommend that you clean the  
video heads every day.  
Use the cleaning fluid designated by Panasonic.  
Checking the hour meter  
Set the VTR to the remote mode.  
(Set the LOCAL/MENU/REMOTE switch to the REMOTE position.)  
1
2
When the RESET button on the front panel is pressed, the cumulative numbers of  
hours during which the drum and capstan have been used are indicated alternately  
on the counter display for as long as the button is held down.  
Cumulative capstan rotation time  
Cumulative drum rotation time  
Condensation  
The principle according to which condensation forms is the same as that which causes droplets  
of water (condensation) to form on the window panes of a heated room when it is cold outside.  
Condensation forms on the VTR or its tape when it is moved to a location with a considerably  
different temperature and humidity. More specifically, it forms when the VTR or tape is:  
Brought into a very steamy and humid location or into a room where the heating was just  
turned on.  
Brought suddenly from an air-conditioned room to a very hot and humid location.  
In such cases, do not turn the power on straight away but leave the unit standing for about 10  
minutes. When condensation has formed in the unit, an error message lights up in the counter  
display section, and the cassette tape is automatically ejected.  
Keep the power on and wait until the error message is cleared.  
Maintenance  
Before performing any maintenance work, set the power switch to the OFF position and  
disconnect the power cable from the AC outlet making sure that you take hold of the molded part  
of the power plug.  
Use a soft cloth to clean the cabinet. In order to get rid of stubborn dirt, dilute some neutral  
kitchen detergent with water, dip a cloth into the solution, wring it out well, and wipe away the  
dirt. Then wipe off any moisture which remains using a dry cloth.  
Do not use paint thinners or benzine for cleaning purposes.  
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SPECIFICATIONS  
GENERAL  
Power supply:  
Power consumption:  
120 V AC, 50Hz-60Hz  
49W  
Ambient operating temperature:  
Ambient operating humidity:  
Weight:  
41°F to 104°F (5°C to 40°C)  
35% to 80%  
15.4 Ibs. (7.0 kg)  
Dimensions (W × H × D):  
Recording format:  
Recording tracks:  
Time code:  
8-7/16” × 5-1/4” × 15-7/16” (214 × 132 × 391 mm)  
DVCPRO  
Digital video  
Recorded in sub-code area  
2 channels  
Digital audio:  
Cue track:  
1 track  
Control (CTL):  
1 track  
Tape speed:  
33.820 mm/sec.  
Recording time:  
126 minutes (using AJ-P126LP tape)  
66 minutes (using AJ-P66MP tape)  
1/4” thin magnetic layer metal tape  
Within 3.5 min. (using AJ-P126LP tape)  
Tape used:  
FF/REW time:  
VIDEO  
(Digital video)  
Sampling frequency:  
Quantizing:  
13.5 MHz for Y; 3.375 MHz for PB/PR  
8 bits  
Error correction:  
Video band:  
Y/C delay:  
K factor:  
Line input:  
Reed-Solomon product code  
30 Hz to 4.5 MHz (–1±1 dB) for Y  
Less than 20ns  
(Line IN/line OUT)  
(Input connectors)  
Less than 3%  
BNC × 1; 1.0 VP  
-
P, 75  
P, 75  
SYNC input:  
S-VIDEO:  
BNC × 1; 1.0 VP  
-
4P × 1; Y: 1.0 VP-P, 75  
(burst level)  
(burst level)  
C: 0.286 VP  
-
P, 75  
Line output:  
Monitor output:  
S-VIDEO:  
(Output connectors)  
BNC × 1; 1.0 VP  
-
P, 75  
P, 75  
BNC × 1; 1.0 VP  
-
4P × 1; Y: 1.0 VP-P, 75  
C: 0.286 VP  
-
P, 75  
AUDIO  
(Digital audio)  
Sampling frequency:  
Quantizing:  
48 kHz  
16 bits  
Frequency response:  
Dynamic range:  
Distortion:  
20 Hz to 20 kHz  
More than 85 dB (1 kHz, emphasis OFF, “A” weighted)  
Less than 0.1% (1 kHz, emphasis OFF, reference level)  
Less than –80 dB (1 kHz, between 2 channels)  
PHONO × 2; –8 dBV, 47 k  
Crosstalk:  
Line input (CH1/CH2):  
Line output (CH1/CH2):  
Headphones output:  
(Input connectors)  
(Output connectors)  
PHONO × 2; –8 dBV, 1 k  
M3 stereo, variable level (max. –32 dBV or more), 8  
OTHER INPUT/OUTPUT CONNECTORS  
RS-232C:  
D-SUB, 25P, RS-232C interface  
M2 jack (simple remote control)  
Wired remote control:  
Display Tube  
Counter:  
8 digits (CTL/TC/UB selectable, remaining tape)  
18 steps  
REC/REC INH, REMOTE, WIDE, “Consumer-use cassette  
loaded” display, REPEAT, SERVO, Channel condition,  
“Cassette loaded” display  
Audio level meter:  
Other:  
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Broadcast & Television Systems Company  
Division of Matsushita Electric Corporation of America  
Executive Office  
One Panasonic Way (4B-7) Secaucus, NJ 07094  
Service Centers  
Eastern:  
Southern:  
Western:  
One Panasonic Way, Panazip (2A-4), Secaucus, NJ 07094  
(201)-348-7677 Fax (201)-348-7511  
1225 Northbrook Parkway, Suite #170, Suwanee, GA 30174  
(770)-338-6855 Fax (770)-338-6656  
4001 West Alameda Ave., Suite 100, Burbank, CA 91505  
(818)-562-1579 Fax (818)-562-6663  
Parts Information & Ordering  
9:00 am – 5:00 pm (EST) (800)-334-4881/24 hr.Fax (800)-334-4880  
Technical Support  
Emergency 24 hr Parts & Support (800)-222-0741  
Training Information  
Digital System Products (201)-392-6076  
Service Literature  
(201)-392-6281  
Panasonic Canada Inc.  
5770 Ambler Drive, Mississaugua, Ontario L4W 2T3 (905)-624-5010  
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