Panasonic VCR AJ HD2000 User Manual
Multi Format Digital HD  
Video Cassette Recorder  
Operating Instructions  
(Software)  
P
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Model No.  
AJ-  
Before operating this product, please read the instructions carefully and save this manual for  
future use.  
VQT0F76  
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Contents  
SET UP menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121  
INTERFACE SET UP menu . . . . . . . . 122  
PANEL SET UP menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . 128  
PANEL SET UP (OP MAP REMOTE)  
menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130  
PANEL SET UP (OP MAP LOCAL)  
menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133  
USER SET UP menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135  
SYSTEM SET UP menu . . . . . . . . . . . 140  
ENGINEER SET UP menu . . . . . . . . . 146  
RF ENGINEER SET UP menu . . . . . . 147  
OPERATION ENGINEER SET UP  
TEST IC CARD ERROR LOG  
menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175  
TEST IC CARD ERROR LOG  
MONITOR menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176  
Error messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177  
DIAG menu error messages . . . . . . . . 178  
DIAG ACTIVE menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179  
DIAG MASKED menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180  
DIAG LAST menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181  
DIAG error messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . 182  
AUTO OFF error messages. . . . . . . . . 186  
SYSTEM error messages . . . . . . . . . . 188  
Operation messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 190  
Operation messages (in AUTO EDIT  
menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149  
TEST menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151  
RF TEST menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153  
RF adjustment value display menu . . . 156  
AUDIO TEST menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157  
MECHA TEST menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158  
SYSTEM TEST menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160  
SERVO TEST menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161  
TEST FRONT menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164  
TEST FRONT PANEL menu . . . . . . . . 165  
TEST FRONT KEY CHECK IN menu. . . 166  
Inserting the IC card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168  
TEST IC CARD menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169  
TEST IC CARD USER menu. . . . . . . . 171  
TEST IC CARD MULTI CUE menu . . . 172  
TEST IC CARD MULTI CUE SELECT  
mode) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 191  
Screen saver function . . . . . . . . . . . . . 192  
menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173  
TEST IC CARD MULTI CUE MONITOR  
menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174  
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Menu screen transitions  
HOME  
F8  
HOME SET UP  
AUDIO IN PCM INPUT  
SELECT  
AUDIO IN  
F6  
F7  
AUDIO IN CUE INPUT  
SELECT  
F8  
F9  
AUDIO IN SET UP  
AUDIO IN CH-MIX  
SELECT  
AUDIO OUT  
F7  
F8  
F9  
AUDIO OUT MONITOR  
AUDIO OUT SET UP  
AUDIO OUT SDI ASIGN  
AUDIO OUT SET UP  
STATE  
F12  
VIDEO IN  
STATE  
VIDEO OUT  
VIDEO OUT HD  
VIDEO OUT HD SET UP  
F8  
F12  
F7  
F9  
VIDEO OUT SD SETUP  
CMPST  
F11  
F12  
LINE BLK  
STATE  
F11  
F12  
VIDEO OUT SD  
VIDEO OUT SD SETUP  
SDI  
F7  
F10  
F9  
F10  
VIDEO OUT CONVERT  
HD_TO_SD  
F1  
F2  
F3  
VIDEO OUT CONVERT  
VIDEO OUT CONVERT  
SD_TO_HD  
VIDEO OUT CONVERT  
HD_TO_HD  
TC/CHR  
F8  
F9  
TC/CHR SET UP  
VITC.L  
F9  
TC/CHR CONVERT  
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Menu screen transitions  
MULTI CUE  
F8  
MULTI CUE SET UP  
ASSEMBLE MANUAL  
EDIT  
ASSEMBLE MANUAL  
EDIT SET UP  
ASSEMBLE  
F8  
F12  
ASSEMBLE AUTO EDIT  
SET UP  
ASSEMBLE AUTO EDIT  
F8  
INSERT MANUAL  
EDIT  
INSERT MANUAL  
EDIT SET UP  
INSERT  
F8  
INSERT MANUAL  
EDIT CH SELECT  
F12  
F13  
INSERT AUTO EDIT  
SET UP  
F8  
INSERT AUTO EDIT  
INSERT AUTO EDIT  
CH SELECT  
F13  
SET UP  
F1  
F2  
HOME SET UP  
INSERT/ASSEMBLE  
MANUAL EDIT SET UP  
INSERT/ASSEMBLE  
AUTO EDIT SET UP  
F3  
SYSTEM SET UP  
TC/CHR SET UP  
AUDIO IN SET UP  
AUDIO OUT SET UP  
INTERFACE SET UP  
PANEL SET UP  
F4  
F5  
F6  
F7  
F10  
F11  
F12  
OP MAP LOCAL  
F11  
USER SET UP  
F13  
OP MAP REMOTE  
ENGINEER  
RF  
F13  
OPERATION  
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Menu screen transitions  
F2  
TEST  
RF  
F3  
F4  
F5  
F6  
AUDIO  
MECHA  
SYSTEM  
FRONT  
F1  
F2  
TEST FRONT PANEL  
TEST FRONT KEY  
CHECK IN  
F7  
SERVO  
F13  
IC CARD  
F1  
F2  
USER  
MULTI CUE  
F1  
F3  
F2  
SELECT  
MONITOR  
MONITOR  
F3  
ERROR LOG  
F1  
F2  
DIAG  
DIAG MASKED  
F2  
F3  
F3  
F1  
DIAG LAST  
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Turning on the power  
Turn on the power.  
«
The HOME menu is displayed.  
F13  
F12  
F11  
F10  
F9  
F1  
F2  
F3  
F4  
F5  
F6  
F7  
F8  
This VTR comes already programmed with menus that correspond to specific operating objectives, and the  
operations performed on each differ from one menu to another. When a menu is selected using a menu se-  
lection button, what appears on the display changes, and the function keys (F1 to F13) also implement the  
function corresponding to the respective menu items.  
SET UP menus are provided in order for the user to have settings on hand for the seldom used functions, etc.  
among the various menu items.  
The HOME menu is provided as the VTR’s basic menu. It automatically appears on the display when the  
power has been turned on. (However, the IC CARD menu will automatically appear if an IC card has been in-  
serted.)  
ONoteN  
The animation display of a cassette tape appears after the cassette tape has been inserted.  
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HOME menu displays  
∑ Audio signal display area (Either 8 or 4 channels will be automatically displayed depending on the  
format used.)  
Use this to adjust the level of the input audio signals on the AUDIO  
IN menu. Alternatively, it is used to adjust the level of the audio  
playback output signals on the AUDIO OUT menu.  
Press the L/R buttons to select the audio channel whose signals  
are to be output from the AUDIO MONITOR L/R connectors and  
HEADPHONES jack.  
These display the type of input signals of each channel.  
The F1 (CH-1) to F6 (DIGITAL) [or F1 (CH-1) to F13 (CH-8) for 8  
channels] on the AUDIO IN PCM INPUT SELECT menu are se-  
lected using the F9 (CH-MIX) key on the AUDIO IN CUE INPUT  
SELECT menu.  
[----  
ANA: Signals from the ANALOG INPUT connectors.  
CH1 AES: Signals from the DIGITAL AUDIO INPUT connectors.  
CH1 SER: Signals from the serial V/A input connectors.  
{---- INT:  
Signals from the internal signal generator.  
LINE: Signals from the CUE IN connector.  
[----  
CUE MIX:  
CH1 to CH8 signals selected by CUE MIX setting.  
{---- AUTO: This is always used for digital channel backup pur-  
poses.  
∑ Display lamps  
SYSTEM: This indicates the video system format which was set  
on the SETUP/SYSTEM menu.  
1080_59i, 525_59i, 1080_23psf, 1080_23p, 1080_24psf,  
1080_24p, 720_59p, 1080_50i, 1080_25p, 625_50i  
TAPE:  
This indicates the format of the playback tape.  
“¢¢¢¢¢¢¢¢” appears in the EJECT mode.  
If a section is unrecorded or if the format of a section  
cannot be identified, the lamp blinks while the display  
of the format identified up to the section concerned is  
retained.  
1080_59i, 1080_60i, 1035_59i, 1035_60i, 525_59i,  
1080_23p, 1080_24p, 720_59p, 720_60p, 1080_50i,  
1080_25p, 625_50i  
ONoteN  
A tape recorded with the system format set to 1080/23.98psf or  
1080/23.98p is recorded in the same tape format, and “1080_23p”  
is displayed on the front panel when it is played back. Similarly,  
“1080_24p” appears on the front panel with a tape recorded using  
the 1080/24psf or 1080/24p system, and “1080_25p appears  
when a tape recorded using the 1080/25psf or 1080/25p system.  
How to display the  
menus:  
≥AUDIO IN menu:  
AUDIO IN  
≥AUDIO IN PCM INPUT SELECT menu:  
#
AUDIO IN  
F6  
≥AUDIO OUT menu:  
AUDIO OUT  
≥AUDIO IN CUE INPUT SELECT menu:  
#
AUDIO OUT  
F7  
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HOME menu displays  
REF: This indicates the status of the output reference signal  
which has been selected by the VTR.  
HD REF59: HD REF with a field frequency of 59.94 Hz is  
selected.  
HD REF47: HD REF with a field frequency of 47.96 Hz is  
selected.  
HD REF48: HD REF with a field frequency of 48.00 Hz is  
selected.  
HD REF50: HD REF with a field frequency of 50.00 Hz is  
selected.  
SD REF59: The NTSC signal is selected as the SD REF  
signal.  
SD REF50: The PAL signal is selected as the SD REF sig-  
nal.  
HD IN59: The HD serial input with a frame frequency of  
29.97 Hz is selected as the REF signal.  
HD IN47: The HD serial input with a frame frequency of  
23.98 Hz is selected as the REF signal.  
HD IN48: The HD serial input with a frame frequency of  
24.00 Hz is selected as the REF signal.  
HD IN50: The HD serial input with a frame frequency of  
25.00 Hz is selected.  
SD IN59:  
The SD serial input with a field frequency of  
59.94 Hz is selected.  
SD IN50:  
The SD serial input with a field frequency of  
50.00 Hz is selected.  
HD FREE: The HD internal signal generator is used since  
no REF signal has been selected using the  
OUT REF setting.  
SD FREE: The SD internal signal generator is used since  
no REF signal has been selected using the  
OUT REF setting.  
*DUAL:  
HD REF47 and SD REF59 have been selected  
simultaneously.  
This setting takes effect when 1080/23psf has  
been selected as the VTR’s system format,  
AUTO has been selected by the OUT REF set-  
ting, and two of the above REF signals have  
been input.  
°This VTR uses the HD REF and SD REF sig-  
nals as a reference for entering the 24 # 60  
conversion inside the unit.  
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HOME menu displays  
∑ Setting mode display area  
The displays appearing in this area indicate the modes which  
have been set.  
CUT:  
XFADE:  
Appears when the audio cut editing mode is set.  
Appears when the audio cross-fade editing mode  
is set.  
VFADE:  
INTRP:  
Appears when the audio V fade editing mode is  
set.  
Appears when the time code interpolation mode (in  
which the time code cannot be read out accurate-  
ly) is established.  
DF:  
F1/F2:  
Appears when the drop frame mode is set.  
Indicates the field numbers for VITC.  
EMPHASIS: Appears when pre-emphasis is applied to the  
audio signals.  
TRACK VAR: Appears when an adjustment has been made with  
the tracking deviated from the fixed position.  
TRACK OPT: Appears when an optimizing adjustment has been  
made for the tracking.  
∑ Remaining tape time  
This indicates the remaining tape time as the tape travels.  
∑ User file display  
This indicates the number of file which is called when the power is  
switched on or the currently called user file. If there is a discrep-  
ancy between the contents of the user file displays and even one  
current setting, “¢” will appear in front of the file number.  
∑ Time code displays  
These indicate the time code values.  
CTL1: Normal control signal  
CTL2: Control signal (which cannot be reset)  
LTCR: LTC readout  
LUBR: LTC user bit readout  
VTCR: VITC readout  
VUBR: VITC user bit readout  
TCG: Value generated by generator  
LUBG: Value of LTC user bit generated  
VUBG: Value of VITC user bit generated  
E-TC: External time code  
E-UB: External user bit  
∑ Checking the value generated by generator  
INPUT CHECK  
Press the INPUT CHECK key. While the key is held down, the  
value generated by the generator is displayed.  
TCG  
00 : 41 : 07 : 04  
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HOME menu displays  
∑ Setting the initial value for the time code  
(1) Press the center cursor key.  
The display now appears in reverse video.  
LTCR  
Center cursor key  
00 : 00 : 00 : 00  
(2) Press the center cursor key again so that the cursor is made to serve as a column cursor,  
and then use the number key to input the value.  
To set a letter from A to F in the initial value of the user bit, simul-  
taneously press the F key and the corresponding number key  
(4 to 9).  
1
0
F
0
0
9
0
0
0
LUBR  
10 : 00 : 00 : 0F  
(3) Press the ENT key.  
The cursor is now cleared. (This completes the setting of the initial value.)  
≥To clear the value entered, press the C key in step (2).  
≥To check the value which has been input, press the INPUT CHECK key.  
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HOME menu displays  
∑ Setting and checking the cue time  
(1) Press the center cursor key.  
The time code display now appears in reverse video.  
LTCR  
Center cursor key  
Cursor key  
10 : 00 : 00 : 00  
(2) Press the [ ] cursor key.  
4
The cue time now appears in reverse video.  
LTCR  
10 : 00 : 00 : 00  
CUE TIME  
H
M
S
F
(3) Press the center cursor key again so that the cursor is made to serve as a column cursor,  
and then use the number keys to input the value.  
CUE TIME  
0
7
0
0
4
4
1
0
00  
H
41  
M
07  
S
04  
F
(4) Press the ENT key.  
The cursor is now cleared. (This completes the setting of the cue time.)  
(5) Press the PREROLL button.  
The cue time on the tape is searched, and the tape is prerolled for the cue time, after which  
it stops.  
≥When the ENTRY button is pressed, the tape’s current position is automatically input.  
≥Pressing the F key and PREROLL button at the same time in step (5) initiates the search op-  
eration, and the tape stops at the entered cue point.  
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HOME menu  
This menu is displayed by pressing the following key: HOME  
F13  
F12  
F11  
F10  
F9  
F1  
F2  
F3  
F4  
F5  
F6  
F7  
F8  
[4]: Cassette tape in the 4-channel audio format.  
[8]: Cassette tape in the 8-channel audio format.  
(This display indicates the C bit pin position of the  
cassette tape.)  
If system format does not matched with the C bit pin  
position of the cassette tape, 4 or 8 display will flash  
to warn its miss-matching.  
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HOME menu  
Key  
F1  
Key designation  
Description  
OUTPUT  
For selecting the  
The mode opposite to the current one is established only while  
this key is held down. (When the key is pressed during TAPE  
audio/video output signals. setting, the EE mode is established.)  
(If this key is pressed together with the F key, the display  
switches.)  
TAPE: Outputs playback signal.  
EE:  
Outputs the EE system signals.  
≥Valid only in STOP, REC or EJECT mode. Invalid during  
playback.  
≥This key does not operate during CUE signal output.  
F2  
FREEZE  
For outputtting the flash  
freeze frame.  
Outputs field memory 1 screen continuously.  
Flash freeze frame is assumed only while this key is pressed.  
If this key is pressed together with the F key, the setting can be  
fixed.  
ON: Output field memory screens.  
OFF: No freeze-framing.  
F3  
F4  
EJT CTL  
For CTL operation in  
EJECT mode.  
RESET: Resets CTL1 when cassette is ejected. Resets CTL2  
when cassette is loaded.  
HOLD: Holds CTL values for both CTL1 and CTL2 when  
cassette is ejected.  
TC/CTL  
TC:  
Displays the time code.  
For timer mode switching.  
CTL1: Displays the control signal value. (This can be reset to  
zero.)  
CTL2: Automatically resets the control signal value to zero  
when the cassette tape is loaded. The control signal  
value cannot be reset after this.  
F5  
F6  
TC/UB  
TC: Displays the TC value.  
UB: Displays the UB value.  
For switching the display  
between the TC and UB  
values.  
≥Valid only when [TC] is selected with F4 key.  
≥Displays the time code readout value during playback.  
≥Displays the time code value recorded on tape during  
recording.  
≥To display values generated at times other than recording,  
press the INPUT CHECK key.  
TC CLR  
For clearing the TC value.  
Valid only when the TC/CTL key is set to CTL1.  
RESET: CTL1 time data is reset to zero.  
Valid only when the TC/CTL key and the TC/UB key are set to TC.  
(TCG CLR)  
For clearing the UBG  
value.  
RESET: TCG value is reset to zero when F key is  
simultaneously pressed.  
Valid only when the TC/CTL key is set to TC and the TC/UB key  
is set to UB.  
(UB CLR)  
For clearing the UB value.  
RESET: UBG value is reset to zero when F key is  
simultaneously pressed.  
However, since there are two UBG values, VITC UBG and LTC  
UBG, they are supported as follows by the TCR settings on the  
TC/CHR menu.  
TCR: AUTO Both VITC UBG and LTC UBG are reset to zero.  
TCR: LTC  
LTC UBG is reset to zero.  
TCR: VITC VITC UBG is reset to zero.  
F7  
TC HOLD  
For holding the TC value  
on the display.  
Continues to display the time code data which was displayed  
when the key was pressed.  
≥Press again to release the hold value.  
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HOME menu  
Key  
F8  
F9–F10 ——  
Key designation  
Description  
SET UP  
Transfers the VTR to the HOME SET UP menu screen.  
F11  
F12  
PREAD A°  
For setting audio pre-read  
to ON or OFF  
This is used during insert editing in the AUTO or MANUAL EDIT  
mode when the already recorded digital signals are to be read in  
advance and used as the editing source. To set the item to ON,  
press the F together with the F11 or F12 key. To set it to OFF,  
press the F11 or F12 key on its own. When ON is selected as  
the setting, refer to the section on pre-read editing (next page).  
ON: The digital signals are read in advance (pre-read).  
OFF: The digital signals are not read in advance (pre-read).  
Simultaneous playback is possible during editing.  
(SD mode only)  
PREAD V°  
For setting video pre-read  
to ON or OFF  
(SD mode only).  
≥If OFF is selected by the F11 or F12 key, vibration may occur  
when EE has been selected on the STATE screen. (This  
happens only when the input and output of the same channel  
have been connected.)  
≥If ON has been set for either of these items, the up-converter  
picture will be muted.  
F13  
REC INH  
FREE:  
Enables recording.  
For setting the record  
inhibit mode.  
NRML.REC: Prohibits normal recording; enables editing. (The  
REC INHIBIT lamp blinks at long intervals.)  
ALL:  
Prohibits all recording. (REC INHIBIT lamp  
glows.)  
≥The CASSETTE REC INHIBIT mode which is set using the  
recording inhibit pins on the cassette tape takes precedence  
over this key’s setting.  
°The above functions can be set only when the 480/59.94i or 567/50i system format is selected.  
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HOME menu  
∑ Pre-read editing [Performed in the SD mode (480/59i or 576/50i) only.]  
(1) Set the pre-read function to ON by pressing the F key and F11 key (PREAD A) or F12 key  
(PREAD V) together.  
PREAD V  
ON  
PREAD A  
ON  
(2) Perform the connections for pre-read editing as shown in the figure below.  
(3) Proceed with pre-read editing in the desired insert editing mode.  
(4) Restore the original connections upon completion of the editing.  
(5) Press the F11 or F12 key to set the pre-read function to OFF.  
(6) Check that there are no loop connections.  
ONoteN  
During pre-read operations, the SD SDI MONITOR and AUDIO MONITOR connectors function  
as monitoring connectors, and the input signals are output from the IN point to the OUT point in  
their original state.  
Further, the preread monitor function will not work when the monitor MIX function has been set  
to ON. To use the function, set MIX to OFF.  
Digital video output  
Digital video input  
Video  
Video  
Source  
Switcher  
SD SDI IN  
SD SDI OUT  
REF IN  
HD  
VIDEO OUT  
2
WFM  
SD SDI  
OUT1  
HD SDI  
OUT  
Digital  
or  
1
3
IN  
IN  
O1UT  
3
SD  
ON  
~AC IN  
FUSE  
125V 5A  
ON  
(
)
SUPER  
ACTIVE  
ACTIVE  
75  
Ω
75Ω  
THROUGH  
SPARE  
THROUGH  
O2UT  
CH 1 3CH  
CH 5 7CH  
OUT2  
INPUT  
OFF  
SD  
OFF  
π
π
π
π
2
4
6
8
Audio  
Source  
Audio  
Mixer  
MONITOR  
(
)
SUPER  
MONITOR  
HD  
SD  
CH 1 3CH  
CH 5 7CH  
OUTPUT  
π
π
π
π
2
4
6
8
analog  
audio  
input  
(
)
SUPER  
REF OUT  
DIGITAL AUDIO  
REMOTE  
IN  
REMOTE  
OUT  
REMOTE  
IN/OUT  
V/A  
RS-232C  
CONTROL  
PARALLEL  
IN/OUT  
(
)
50P  
CONTROL  
PANEL  
AUDIO IN  
TIME CODE  
H
1
H
2
H
3
H
4
UE  
N
OUT  
PUSH  
PUSH  
PUSH  
PUSH  
PUSH  
PUSH  
AUDIO OUT  
CH  
MONITOR  
R
CH  
1
CH  
2
3
CH  
4
CUE  
L
SIGNAL  
GND  
Digital or analog audio output  
Connections for pre-read editing  
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HOME SET UP menu  
This menu is displayed by pressing the following keys: HOME ) F8  
OR  
SET UP ) F1  
F13  
F12  
F11  
F10  
F9  
F1  
F2  
F3  
F4  
F5  
F6  
F7  
F8  
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HOME SET UP menu  
Key  
F1  
Key designation  
SYNC PLY  
Sync play.  
Description  
Automatically compensates for the start initiated for the playback  
mode. For instance, when the VTR is set to the playback mode  
from the preroll point, it synchronizes its own phase to ensure  
that the tape arrives at the IN point after the preroll time has  
elapsed. (The function takes effect only when the front panel  
controls are used for operation.)  
ON: Sync play function operates.  
OFF: Normal playback is assumed.  
F2  
AT PLY  
FIELD:  
Plays the tape field by field.  
For switching the playback FRAME1/  
picture in JOG/VAR.  
FRAME2°1: Plays back on a frame by frame basis at the j1a to  
i1a speed and on a field by field basis at all other  
speeds. If the tape material image has a scene  
cutoff when moving from No. 2 field to No. 1 field,  
as when editing with the No. 1 field as cutoff, use  
FRAME 1.  
Use Frame 2 when the No. 2 field is the scene  
cutoff.  
F3  
F4  
PRG PLAY  
Program play.  
Selects the variable step for program play.  
FINE:  
0.1% step  
COARSE: 1.0% step  
PRG PLAY  
Program play.  
Normal playback occurs at variable speed within the range of  
n5% with the variable step of the F3 key. (Initial settting is  
0.0%.)  
Refer to “Programmed play function”.  
F5  
CAP LOCK°2  
For setting the capstan  
servo lock  
Selects the capstan servo lock mode during playback.  
4F AUTO (8F AUTO: 1080/23p, 1080/24p, 1080/50i, 576/50i):  
Assumes color frame auto lock mode. If there is any discontinuity  
in the color frame during playback, the unit locks again at a new  
color frame.  
4F FORCE (8F FORCE: 1080/23p, 1080/24p, 1080/50i, 576/50i):  
Assumes color frame forced lock mode. If there is any  
discontinuity in the color frame during playback, the unit  
preserves the field sequence at initial lock.  
2F: Assumes frame lock mode.  
≥The capstan servo lock mode can be set in AUTO (or  
MANUAL) EDIT SET UP menu. If the two settings differ, priority  
is given to the final mode setting.  
F6  
TAPE MD.  
HD.STOP: Stops the drum when the tape is loose.  
Tape mode when the VTR  
is in standby OFF.  
HLF LOAD: Half-loads the tape.  
F7  
F8  
——  
EXIT  
Returns the VTR to the HOME menu screen.  
°1 This item does not funtion when the 720/59p, 1080/23p, 1080/24p or 1080/25p format has been selected.  
°2 ONoteN  
In the 1080/59i format, the factory setting for this item is 2F. In the 1080/23p format, it is 8F AUTO. The fact that the  
factory setting differs depending on the format should be borne in mind when one format is converted into another.  
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HOME SET UP menu  
Key  
Key designation  
Description  
F9–F10 ——  
F11  
PREROLL  
For selecting the preroll  
time.  
After pressing the F11 key, turn the ADJUST control.  
Selection can be made between 0 and 30 seconds. (Initial  
setting is 5 seconds.)  
F12  
STILL  
Sets the stop/still (still picture) mode holding time.  
For setting the  
In order to protect the tape, the VTR is automatically transferred  
STOP/STILL (static frame) to the tape tension release mode (loosing) after a specific time  
mode holding time.  
has elapsed. This specific time can be set.  
After pressing the F12 key, turn the ADJUST control.  
1 sec, 3 sec, 30 sec, 1 min, 3 min or 5 min can be set as the  
holding time.  
When the stop/still mode holding time is set to 5 min, the STILL  
STEP ON/OFF function can be selected.  
For details, refer to F2 (STILL STEP) key of the OPERATION  
ENGINEER SET UP menu on page 145.  
F13  
STBY OFF  
For setting the time for the  
transfer to standbay OFF.  
For setting the time for the transfer from tape loosing to standby  
OFF.  
After pressing the F13 key, turn the ADJUST control.  
1 sec, 3 sec, 30 sec, 1 min, 3 min, 16 min and [Infinity: No  
transfer to standby OFF mode (drum stop/half loading)] can be  
set.  
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HOME SET UP menu  
∑ Reference  
OUT REF: This sets the video output signal reference.  
AUTO: When the REF VIDEO connector input sig-  
nal is available, the output reference is  
locked to REF VIDEO; when it is not avail-  
able, it is locked to the INPUT input signal.  
When neither the REF VIDEO nor INPUT  
input signal is available, the internal signal  
serves as the reference.  
Depending on the format, the sequence of  
priority is as follows:  
HD mode:  
HD REFNSD REFNINPUTNFREE  
SD mode:  
SD REFNHD REFNINPUTNFREE  
INPUT: When the INPUT input signal is available,  
the output reference is locked to the INPUT  
signal; when it is not available, the internal  
signal serves as the reference.  
HD REF: When the HD REF input signal is available  
at the HD REF IN connector, the output ref-  
erence is locked to the REF signal; when it  
is not available, the internal signal serves as  
the reference.  
SD REF: When the SD REF input signal is available  
at the SD REF IN connector, the output ref-  
erence is locked to the REF signal; when it  
is not available, the internal signal serves as  
the reference.  
Operation  
(1) Press the center cursor key.  
The cursor now appears.  
Center cursor key  
Cursor key  
(2) Move the cursor to the item to be set using the cursor keys.  
The selected item now blinks.  
OUT REF:  
INPUT  
(3) Press the ENT key. The setting is now entered.  
°In the 720/59p mode, use the SD REF for synchronization with an external component. (In this mode, SD REF or  
SF FREE is used.)  
°When AUTO has been set, the sequence of priority is as follows: SD REFNFREE.  
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HOME SET UP menu  
∑ Programmed play function  
(1) Press the F4 (PRG PLY) key.  
(2) Set the step to FINE or COARSE using the F3 (PRG PLY) key.  
(3) Set the programmed play speed using the ADJUST control.  
PRG PLY  
2.0%  
(4) Press the PLAY and VAR buttons together.  
(5) To change the playback speed, turn the ADJUST control while pressing the VAR button.  
(6) To stop programmed play, press the STOP button.  
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VIDEO IN menu  
This menu is displayed by pressing the following key: VIDEO IN  
F13  
F12  
F11  
F10  
F9  
F1  
F2  
F3  
F4  
F5  
F6  
F7  
F8  
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VIDEO IN menu  
Key  
F1  
Key designation  
INPUT  
Description  
DIGITAL: Selects the serial input signals.  
For selecting the HD video INT SG: Selects the internal signals.  
input signals.  
F2  
INT SG  
For selecting the type of  
HD internal signals.  
75% CB:  
100% CB: Selects the 100% color bar signal.  
RAMP: Selects the RAMP signal.  
MULT-BST: Selects the multi-burst signal.  
Selects the 75% color bar signal.  
BLACK:  
SIF PLL:  
Selects the black-burst signal.  
Selects the signals for checking the serial interface  
PLL.  
SIF EQ:  
Selects the signal for checking the serial interface  
equalizer.  
SMPTE CB: Selects the SMPTE color bar signal.  
ARIB CB:  
Selects the ARIB color bar signal.  
F3–F6  
——  
F7  
SG REF  
For synchronizing the  
INT SG  
AUTO:  
When video input signals are present, the internal  
reference signal is locked to the input signals; when  
video input signals are not present, it is locked to the  
signal selected by the OUT REF setting°.  
OUTPUT: The internal reference signal is locked to the  
signal selected by the OUT REF setting°.  
ONoteN  
Bear in mind that the embedded audio signal in the SD SDI input  
will be muted when OUTPUT is selected for this setting.  
F8–F11 ——  
F12 INT SG  
75% CB:  
100% CB: Selects the 100% color bar signal.  
RAMP: Selects the RAMP signal.  
MULT-BST: Selects the multi-burst signal.  
Selects the 75% color bar signal.  
For selecting the type of  
SD internal signals.  
BLACK:  
SIF PLL:  
Selects the black-burst signal.  
Selects the signals for checking the serial interface  
PLL.  
SIF EQ:  
Selects the signal for checking the serial interface  
equalizer.  
SMPTE CB: Selects the SMPTE color bar signal.  
F13  
INPUT  
DIGITAL: Selects the serial input signals.  
For selecting the SD video INT SG: Selects the internal signals.  
input signals.  
°Refer to the HOME SET UP menu.  
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VIDEO OUT HD menu  
This menu is displayed by pressing the following key: VIDEO OUT  
F13  
F12  
F11  
F10  
F9  
F1  
F2  
F3  
F4  
F5  
F6  
F7  
F8  
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VIDEO OUT HD menu  
Key  
F1  
Key designation  
Description  
For adjusting the Y level.  
j¶ to i3 dB (j3 dB to i3 dB in fine adjustment mode)  
≥Establishes the fine adjustment mode if the key is pressed  
together with the F key.  
F2  
F3  
F4  
PB  
j¶ to i3 dB (j3 dB to i3 dB in fine adjustment mode)  
≥Establishes the fine adjustment mode if the key is pressed  
together with the F key.  
For adjusting the PB level.  
PR  
j¶ to i3 dB (j3 dB to i3 dB in fine adjustment mode)  
≥Establishes the fine adjustment mode if the key is pressed  
together with the F key.  
For adjusting the PR level.  
BLACK.L  
n100 mV  
For adjusting the black  
level.  
F5–F7  
F8  
——  
SET UP  
SD  
Transfers the VTR to the VIDEO OUT HD SET UP menu screen.  
Transfers the VTR to the VIDEO OUT SD menu screen.  
F9  
F10  
CONVERT  
Transfers the VTR to the VIDEO OUT CONVERT menu screen.  
F11–F13 ——  
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VIDEO OUT HD SET UP menu  
This menu is displayed by pressing the following keys: VIDEO OUT > F8  
F13  
F12  
F11  
F10  
F9  
F1  
F2  
F3  
F4  
F5  
F6  
F7  
F8  
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VIDEO OUT HD SET UP menu  
Key  
F1  
Key designation  
LINE CONV°  
Description  
Line conversion function  
OFF: No line conversion; when a 1035 tape is played back,  
1080 signals with black bands added at the top and  
bottom of the picture are output.  
ON: Conversion from 1035 to 1080 lines.  
F2–5  
——  
F6  
SERIAL SYS PHASE  
Assumes white-on-black display (VAR mode) when the F key  
and F6 key are pressed simultaneously, and can be adjusted  
with the ADJUST control. Adjustment is possible up to a  
maximum of n0.5 H (depending on the format).  
w1375 SAMPLE: 1080/23p, 1080/24p and 1080/25p formats  
w1320 SAMPLE: 1080/50i format  
w1100 SAMPLE: 1080/59i format  
w825 SAMPLE: 720/59p format  
(1_SAMPLEl13.5 nSEC)  
Adjustment is by sample increments.  
F7  
F8  
INTERP.  
Interpolation  
Initiates vertical interpolation during AT playback to reduce the  
vertical movement of the playback images.  
AUTO: Automatically initiates interpolation in the JOG or VAR  
mode.  
OFF: No interpolation.  
EXIT  
Returns the VTR to the VIDEO OUT HD menu screen.  
F9–F11 ——  
F12  
STATE  
Transfers the VTR to the VIDEO OUT HD SET UP STATE menu  
screen.  
F13  
——  
°This item only displays and functions when the 1080/59i format has been selected.  
ONoteN  
Bear in mind that the top and bottom of the picture will be missing when ON is selected as the LINE CONV setting and a  
1080 tape is played back.  
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VIDEO OUT HD SET UP STATE menu  
This menu is displayed by pressing the following keys: VIDEO OUT (or AUDIO OUT )> F8 > F12  
OR  
VIDEO OUT > F9 > F11 (or F12 )> F12  
F13  
F12  
F11  
F10  
F9  
F1  
F2  
F3  
F4  
F5  
F6  
F7  
F8  
Key  
F1  
Key designation  
Description  
——  
F2  
EE_MODE  
NORMAL: The standard mode is established (E-E through  
mode is turned OFF).  
THROUGH: When the EE/EE1 is selected, the E-E through  
mode (AV minimum delay mode) is established.  
°A discrepancy occurs between the video (audio) output and time  
code output in the E-E through mode.  
F3–F7  
——  
F8  
EXIT  
Transfers the VTR to the VIDEO OUT HD SET UP menu screen.  
Transfers the VTR to the VIDEO OUT HD SET UP menu screen.  
F9–F11 ——  
F12  
F13  
STATE  
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VIDEO OUT HD SET UP STATE menu  
∑ Selecting the TAPE/EE output signals  
The video, audio and cue signals which are output during the VTR’s operation are switched on  
this menu to TAPE or EE signals.  
(1) Press the center cursor key to display the cursor.  
Center cursor key  
Cursor key  
(2) Move the cursor to the desired position using the cursor keys.  
°The cursor will not move to places which cannot be set.  
(3) Press the center cursor key to select TAPE or EE.  
Refer to the following table for the types of setting options.  
Mode EJECT STBY  
OFF  
TENSION  
RELEASE  
STBY  
ON  
REC  
EDIT  
REC  
JOG/  
VAR  
SHTL  
CH  
VIDEO  
FREEZE  
FREEZE  
FREEZE  
TAPE  
TAPE  
EE1  
TAPE  
EE1  
TAPE  
TAPE  
BLACK BLACK BLACK EE1  
GRAY  
FREE  
NOISE  
EE1  
GRAY  
FREE  
NOISE  
EE1  
GRAY  
FREE  
NOISE  
EE1  
EE2  
EE2  
EE2  
EE2  
EE2  
D.AUDIO  
CUE  
MUTE  
EE1  
EE2  
MUTE  
EE1  
EE2  
MUTE  
EE1  
EE2  
MUTE  
EE1  
EE2  
TAPE  
EE1  
EE2  
TAPE  
EE1  
TAPE  
MUTE  
TAPE  
MUTE  
TAPE  
EE  
TAPE  
EE  
TAPE  
EE  
TAPE  
EE  
EE  
EE  
TAPE  
TAPE  
(Underline denotes the factory setting mode.)  
≥When a setting is to be established during head selection using the TEST menu or during edit-  
ing, the setting applying to the operation concerned takes precedence over the setting select-  
ed using the VIDEO OUT SET UP STATE menu.  
≥When TAPE/EE has been set by F1 (OUTPUT) on the HOME menu, the HOME menu setting  
takes precedence.  
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VIDEO OUT SD menu  
This menu is displayed by pressing the following keys: VIDEO OUT > F9  
F13  
F12  
F11  
F10  
F9  
F1  
F2  
F3  
F4  
F5  
F6  
F7  
F8  
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VIDEO OUT SD menu  
Key  
F1  
Key designation  
Description  
Y
j¶ to i3 dB (j3 dB to i3 dB in fine adjustment mode)  
≥Establishes the fine adjustment mode if the key is pressed  
together with the F key.  
For adjusting the Y level.  
F2  
F3  
F4  
PB  
j¶ to i3 dB (j3 dB to i3 dB in fine adjustment mode)  
≥Establishes the fine adjustment mode if the key is pressed  
together with the F key.  
For adjusting the PB level.  
PR  
j¶ to i3 dB (j3 dB to i3 dB in fine adjustment mode)  
≥Establishes the fine adjustment mode if the key is pressed  
together with the F key.  
For adjusting the PR level.  
BLACK.L  
n100 mV  
For adjusting the black  
level.  
F5–F6  
F7  
——  
HD  
Transfers the VTR to the VIDEO OUT HD menu screen.  
F8–F9  
F10  
——  
CONVERT  
CMPST  
Transfers the VTR to the VIDEO OUT CONVERT menu screen.  
F11  
Transfers the VTR to the VIDEO OUT SD SET UP COMPOSITE  
menu screen.  
F12  
F13  
SDI  
Transfers the VTR to the VIDEO OUT SD SET UP SDI menu  
screen.  
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VIDEO OUT SD SET UP COMPOSITE menu  
This menu is displayed by pressing the following keys: VIDEO OUT > F9 > F11  
F13  
F12  
F11  
F10  
F9  
B.CLIP  
OFF  
F1  
F2  
F3  
F4  
F5  
F6  
F7  
F8  
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VIDEO OUT SD SET UP COMPOSITE menu  
Key  
F1  
Key designation  
COMB FIL°  
For controlling the comb  
filter.  
Description  
Selects whether the analog composite output signals are to be  
passed through the comb filter. However, when the F1 (COMB  
FIL) key on the VIDEO OUT SD SET UP SDI menu has been set  
to ON, the analog composite output will also be set to ON  
regardless of which setting is selected for this menu item.  
ON: The signals are passed through the filter and output.  
OFF: The signals are not passed through the filter.  
F2  
B. CLIP  
This is used to select whether signals below the SD output  
pedestal level are to be clipped or not.  
OFF: The signals are not clipped.  
ON: The signals are clipped.  
F3–F4  
——  
F5  
SYS SC  
For adjusting the system  
subcarrier.  
Adjusts the system subcarrier of the composite output.  
(j180 to i180)  
When this key is pressed together with the F key, the white-on-  
black display (VAR MODE) is established, and the system  
subcarrier can be adjusted using the ADJUST control.  
F6  
F7  
SYS H  
Adjusts the system H phase of the composite output.  
For adjusting the system H Adjusts the system H phase of the composite output.  
phase.  
When this key is pressed together with the F key, the white-on-  
black display (VAR MODE) is established, and the system H  
phase can be adjusted using the ADJUST control.  
The system H phase is adjusted in sample increments. n0.5H  
j858 to i858 (with 480/59.94i format)  
j864 to i864 (with 576/50i format)  
INTERP.  
Interpolation  
Initiates vertical interpolation during AT playback to reduce the  
vertical movement of the playback images.  
AUTO: Automatically initiates interpolation in the JOG or VAR  
mode.  
OFF: No interpolation.  
F8  
EXIT  
Returns the VTR to the VIDEO OUT SD menu screen.  
F9  
——  
F10  
7.5%STUP  
For adding 7.5% setup to  
the composite output.  
Selects whether to add 7.5% setup to the composite output.  
(This setting takes effect with NTSC output signals only; This  
setting is not displayed with PAL output signals.)  
ON: 7.5% setup is added.  
OFF: 7.5% setup is not added.  
F11  
LINE BLK  
For transferring to the video output line blanking menu.  
NTSC: Lines 10 to 21.  
PAL: Lines 8 to 22.  
F12  
F13  
STATE  
Transfers the VTR to the VIDEO OUT SD SET UP CMPST  
STATE menu screen.  
——  
° This item does not appear with the 1080/50i, 625/50i, 1080/25psf and 1080/25p system formats. (PAL output sig-  
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VIDEO OUT SD SET UP CMPST STATE menu  
This menu is displayed by pressing the following keys: VIDEO OUT (or [AUDIO OUT])> F8 > F12  
OR  
VIDEO OUT > F9 > F11 (or F12 )> F12  
F13  
F12  
F11  
F10  
F9  
F1  
F2  
F3  
F4  
F5  
F6  
F7  
F8  
Key  
F1  
Key designation  
Description  
——  
F2  
EE_MODE  
NORMAL: The standard mode is established (E-E through  
mode is turned OFF).  
THROUGH: The E-E through mode (AV minimum delay mode)  
is established.  
°A discrepancy occurs between the video (audio) output and time  
code output in the E-E through mode.  
F3–F7  
——  
F8  
EXIT  
Transfers the VTR to the VIDEO OUT SD SET UP CMPST  
menu screen.  
F9–F13 ——  
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VIDEO OUT SD SET UP CMPST STATE menu  
∑ Selecting the TAPE/EE output signals  
The video, audio and cue signals which are output during the VTR’s operation are switched on  
this menu to TAPE or EE signals.  
(1) Press the center cursor key to display the cursor.  
Center cursor key  
Cursor key  
(2) Move the cursor to the desired position using the cursor keys.  
°The cursor will not move to places which cannot be set.  
(3) Press the center cursor key to select TAPE or EE.  
Refer to the following table for the types of setting options.  
Mode EJECT STBY  
OFF  
TENSION  
RELEASE  
STBY  
ON  
REC  
EDIT  
REC  
JOG/  
VAR  
SHTL  
CH  
VIDEO  
FREEZE  
FREEZE  
FREEZE  
TAPE  
TAPE  
EE1  
TAPE  
EE1  
TAPE  
TAPE  
BLACK BLACK BLACK EE1  
GRAY  
FREE  
NOISE  
EE1  
GRAY  
FREE  
NOISE  
EE1  
GRAY  
FREE  
NOISE  
EE1  
EE2  
EE2  
EE2  
EE2  
EE2  
D.AUDIO  
CUE  
MUTE  
EE1  
EE2  
MUTE  
EE1  
EE2  
MUTE  
EE1  
EE2  
MUTE  
EE1  
EE2  
TAPE  
EE1  
EE2  
TAPE  
EE1  
TAPE  
MUTE  
TAPE  
MUTE  
TAPE  
EE  
TAPE  
EE  
TAPE  
EE  
TAPE  
EE  
EE  
EE  
TAPE  
TAPE  
(Underline denotes the factory setting mode.)  
≥When a setting is to be established during head selection using the TEST menu or during edit-  
ing, the setting applying to the operation concerned takes precedence over the setting select-  
ed using the VIDEO OUT SET UP STATE menu.  
≥When TAPE/EE has been set by F1 (OUTPUT) on the HOME menu, the HOME menu setting  
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VIDEO OUT SD SET UP SDI menu  
This menu is displayed by pressing the following keys: VIDEO OUT ) F9 ) F12  
F13  
F12  
F11  
F10  
F9  
B.CLIP  
OFF  
F1  
F2  
F3  
F4  
F5  
F6  
F7  
F8  
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VIDEO OUT SD SET UP SDI menu  
Key  
F1  
Key designation  
COMB FIL°  
Description  
For selecting whether to pass the SD output (both of SDI output  
and analog composite output) signals through the comb filter.  
ON: The signals are passed through the comb filter and output.  
OFF: The signals are not passed through the comb filter.  
F2  
B. CLIP  
This is used to select whether signals below the SD output  
pedestal level are to be clipped or not.  
OFF: The signals are not clipped.  
ON: The signals are clipped.  
F3–F4  
——  
F5  
F6  
SERIAL SYS PHASE  
Adjusts the sync phase of SD_SDI output in relation to the  
reference signal.  
FINE/COARSE  
≥This can be selected when the function key is pressed together  
with the F key.  
With the 480/59.94i format:  
Adjustment can be made from  
j2H-858 to i1Hi858.  
With the 480/59.94p format: Adjustment can be made from  
j857 to +858.  
With the 576/50i format:  
Adjustment can be made from  
j2H-864 to i1Hi864.  
For FINE, adjustments are made in sample increments; for  
COARSE, they are made in H increments.  
F7  
F8  
INTERP.  
Interpolation  
Initiates vertical interpolation during AT playback to reduce the  
vertical movement of the playback images.  
AUTO: Automatically initiates interpolation in the JOG or VAR  
mode.  
OFF: No interpolation.  
EXIT  
Returns the VTR to the VIDEO OUT SD menu screen.  
F9–F10 ——  
F11  
LINE BLK  
For transferring to the video output line blanking menu.  
NTSC: Lines 10 to 21.  
PAL: Lines 8 to 22.  
F12  
F13  
STATE  
Transfers the VTR to the VIDEO OUT SD SET UP SDI STATE  
menu screen.  
——  
° This item does not appear when 525p (480/59p) is set for the SD SDI output. Similarly, it does not appear when  
1080/50i, 625/50i, 1080/25psf or 1080/25p is the system format. (The output signals are not passed through the  
comb filter.)  
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VIDEO OUT SET UP LINE BLK (video output line blanking) menu  
This menu is displayed by pressing the following keys: VIDEO OUT ) F9 ) F11 (or F12 ) ) F11 .  
F13  
F12  
F11  
F10  
F9  
F1  
F2  
F3  
F4  
F5  
F6  
F7  
F8  
Key  
F1–F7  
F8  
Key designation  
Description  
——  
EXIT  
Returns the VTR to the VIDEO OUT SD SET UP menu screen.  
F9  
ALL ON  
When this key is pressed together with the F key, all the lines are  
blanked.  
F10  
F11  
ALL OFF  
LINE BLK  
When this key is pressed together with the F key, all the lines are  
non-blanked.  
Refer to the “Setting the line blanking” (on the next page).  
F12–F13 ——  
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VIDEO OUT SET UP LINE BLK (video output line blanking) menu  
∑ Setting the line blanking  
The blanking lines in the vertical blanking period can be set in 1-line increments.  
(1) Press the center cursor key.  
The cursor now appears.  
Center cursor key  
Cursor key  
(2) Move the cursor and select the lines to be blanked.  
OFF  
(3) Press the center cursor key to select ON or OFF for the display.  
ON  
ON: The lines are blanked.  
OFF: The non-blanking status is established, and no lines are selected.  
(4) Press the ENT key.  
The blanking is now entered.  
(5) To return to the previous screen, press the F8 (EXIT) key.  
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VIDEO OUT SD SET UP SDI STATE menu  
This menu is displayed by pressing the following keys: VIDEO OUT (or AUDIO OUT ) ) F8 ) F12  
OR  
VIDEO OUT ) F9 ) F11 (or F12 ) ) F12 .  
F13  
F12  
F11  
F10  
F9  
F1  
F2  
F3  
F4  
F5  
F6  
F7  
F8  
Key  
F1  
Key designation  
Description  
——  
F2  
EE_MODE  
NORMAL: The standard mode is established (E-E through  
mode is turned OFF).  
THROUGH: The E-E through mode (AV minimum delay mode)  
is established.  
°A discrepancy occurs between the video (audio) output and time  
code output in the E-E through mode.  
F3  
F8  
–
F7  
——  
EXIT  
Transfers the VTR to the VIDEO OUT SD SET UP SDI menu  
screen.  
F9–F13 ——  
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VIDEO OUT SET UP STATE menu  
∑ Selecting the TAPE/EE output signals  
The video, audio and cue signals which are output during the VTR’s operation are switched on  
this menu to TAPE or EE signals.  
(1) Press the center cursor key to display the cursor.  
Center cursor key  
Cursor key  
(2) Move the cursor to the desired position using the cursor keys.  
°The cursor will not move to places which cannot be set.  
(3) Press the center cursor key to select TAPE or EE.  
Refer to the following table for the types of setting options.  
Mode EJECT STBY  
OFF  
TENSION  
RELEASE  
STBY  
ON  
REC  
EDIT  
REC  
JOG/  
VAR  
SHTL  
CH  
VIDEO  
FREEZE  
FREEZE  
FREEZE  
TAPE  
TAPE  
EE1  
TAPE  
EE1  
TAPE  
TAPE  
BLACK BLACK BLACK EE1  
GRAY  
FREE  
NOISE  
EE1  
GRAY  
FREE  
NOISE  
EE1  
GRAY  
FREE  
NOISE  
EE1  
EE2  
EE2  
EE2  
EE2  
EE2  
D.AUDIO  
CUE  
MUTE  
EE1  
EE2  
MUTE  
EE1  
EE2  
MUTE  
EE1  
EE2  
MUTE  
EE1  
EE2  
TAPE  
EE1  
EE2  
TAPE  
EE1  
TAPE  
MUTE  
TAPE  
MUTE  
TAPE  
EE  
TAPE  
EE  
TAPE  
EE  
TAPE  
EE  
EE  
EE  
TAPE  
TAPE  
(Underline denotes the factory setting mode.)  
≥When a setting is to be established during head selection using the TEST menu or during edit-  
ing, the setting applying to the operation concerned takes precedence over the setting select-  
ed using the VIDEO OUT SET UP STATE menu.  
≥When TAPE/EE has been set by F1 (OUTPUT) on the HOME menu, the HOME menu setting  
takes precedence.  
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VIDEO OUT CONVERT menu  
This menu is displayed by pressing the following keys: VIDEO OUT ) F10  
F13  
F12  
F11  
F10  
F9  
F1  
F2  
F3  
F4  
F5  
F6  
F7  
F8  
Key  
F1  
Key designation  
HD_TO_SD  
Description  
Transfers the VTR to the VIDEO OUT CONVERT HD TO SD  
menu screen.  
F2  
F3  
SD_TO_HD  
HD_TO_HD  
Transfers the VTR to the VIDEO OUT CONVERT SD TO HD  
menu screen.  
Transfers the VTR to the VIDEO OUT CONVERT HD TO HD  
menu screen.  
F4–F6  
F7  
——  
HD  
Returns the VTR to the VIDEO OUT HD menu screen.  
Returns the VTR to the VIDEO OUT SD menu screen.  
F8  
——  
SD  
F9  
F10–F1  
3
——  
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VIDEO OUT CONVERT HD_TO_SD menu  
This menu is displayed by pressing the following keys: VIDEO OUT ) F10 ) F1  
F13  
F12  
F11  
F10  
F9  
_
H
FIT  
FLD  
F1  
F2  
F3  
F4  
F5  
F6  
F7  
F8  
Key  
F1  
Key designation  
MODE  
Description  
Selects the aspect ratio at which signals are output from the down-converter.  
FIT_V: Changes the magnification by matching the input size  
to the output size along the vertical axis. (The aspect  
ratio remains the same.)  
FIT_H: Changes the magnification by matching the input size  
to the output size along the horizontal axis. (The  
aspect ratio remains the same.)  
FIT_HV: Changes the magnification by matching the input size  
to the output size along the horizontal and vertical  
axes. (The aspect ratio may be distorted.)  
14:9:  
13:9:  
Sets the aspect ratio to 14k9.  
Sets the aspect ratio to 13k9.  
°When the 525p (480/59.94p) has been selected for the SD SDI  
MAIN output, the aspect ratio remains fixed at 16:9.  
F2  
F3  
RESPONSE  
ENHANCE  
Selects the frequency bandwidth of the down-converter output signals.  
STANDARD/WIDE/NARROW  
Controls the enhancement adjustment of the down-converter output signals.  
0dB/1.5dB/3dB/6dB  
F4  
F5  
——  
V_FILTER  
This item appears only when the 1080p (psf) has been selected  
as the system format.  
This is the extension function for vertical frequency characteristic  
in down converter output signals.  
FLD: Filter field processing  
FRM: Filter frame processing  
FRM2: This item appears only when the 1080/23p (psf) has  
been selected as the system format. F10 to F13 key  
menus are displayed when FRM2 has been selected,  
and then the horizontal and vertical characteristics can  
be controlled independently. (See page 44.)  
F6  
V_EXTEND  
This item appears only when the 1080/59i has been selected as  
the system format. (See page 45.)  
Selects ON or OFF.  
F10 to F13 key menus are displayed when ON has been  
selected, and then the horizontal and vertical characteristics can  
be controlled independently.  
F7  
F8  
——  
EXIT  
Returns the VTR to the VIDEO OUT CONVERT menu screen.  
F9–F13 ——  
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VIDEO OUT CONVERT HD_TO_SD menu  
The following menu is displayed when FMR2 has been selected with the F5 (V_FILTER) key in the system for-  
mat 1080/23p (psf). (The characteristic of H and V can be controlled independently.)  
RESPONSE  
F13  
STANDARD  
V_FILTER  
ENHANCE  
F12  
0dB  
RESPONSE  
F11  
STANDARD  
H_FILTER  
ENHANCE  
F10  
0dB  
F9  
_
H
FIT  
FRM2  
F1  
F2  
F3  
F4  
F5  
F6  
F7  
F8  
Key  
F10  
Key designation  
Description  
H_FILTER ENHANCE  
Sets the picture quality (horizontal frequency characteristic).  
0/0.75/1.0/1.25/1.5/2.0/3.0  
F11  
F12  
F13  
H_FILTER RESPONSE  
V_FILTER ENHANCE  
V_FILTER RESPONSE  
Sets the picture quality (horizontal frequency bandwidth).  
STANDARD/WIDE/NARROW  
Sets the picture quality (vertical frequency characteristic).  
0/0.75/1.0/1.25/1.5/2.0/3.0  
Sets the picture quality (vertical frequency bandwidth).  
STANDARD/WIDE/NARROW  
ONoteN  
When F and F10 or F and F12 are pressed at the same time in the F10 (H_FILTER ENHANCE) or F12 (V_FILTER  
ENHANCE) setting, the setting value is highlighted and can be changed using the ADJUST VR control.  
When either F and F10 or F and F12 are pressed together once again, the highlighting disappears, making it no longer  
possible to perform settings with the ADJUST VR control.  
This returns the ADJUST VR control to toggle mode with the function key.  
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VIDEO OUT CONVERT HD_TO_SD menu  
The following menu is displayed when ON has been selected with the F6 (V_EXTEND) key in the system for-  
mat 1080/59i. (The characteristic of H and V can be controlled independently.)  
RESPONSE  
F13  
STANDARD  
V_FILTER  
ENHANCE  
F12  
0dB  
RESPONSE  
F11  
STANDARD  
H_FILTER  
ENHANCE  
F10  
0dB  
F9  
V_EXTEND  
_
H
FIT  
ON  
F1  
F2  
F3  
F4  
F5  
F6  
F7  
F8  
Key  
F10  
Key designation  
Description  
H_FILTER ENHANCE  
Sets the picture quality (horizontal frequency characteristic).  
0/1.0/2.0/3.0/4.0/5.0/6.0  
F11  
F12  
F13  
H_FILTER RESPONSE  
V_FILTER ENHANCE  
V_FILTER RESPONSE  
Sets the the picture quality (horizontal frequency bandwidth).  
STANDARD/WIDE/NARROW  
Sets the the picture quality (vertical frequency characteristic).  
0/0.5/1.0/1.5/2.0/3.0/4.0  
Sets the the picture quality (vertical frequency bandwidth).  
STANDARD/WIDE/NARROW  
ONoteN  
When F and F10 or F and F12 are pressed at the same time in the F10 (H_FILTER ENHANCE) or F12 (V_FILTER  
ENHANCE) setting, the setting value is highlighted and can be changed using the ADJUST VR control.  
When either F and F10 or F and F12 are pressed together once again, the highlighting disappears, making it no longer  
possible to perform settings with the ADJUST VR control.  
This returns the ADJUST VR control to toggle mode with the function key.  
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VIDEO OUT CONVERT SD_TO_HD menu  
This menu is displayed by pressing the following keys: VIDEO OUT ) F10 ) F2  
F13  
F12  
F11  
F10  
F9  
F1  
F2  
F3  
F4  
F5  
F6  
F7  
F8  
Key  
F1  
Key designation  
MODE  
Description  
Selects the aspect ratio at which signals are output from the up-  
converter.  
FIT_V: Changes the magnification by matching the input size  
to the output size along the vertical axis. (The aspect  
ratio remains the same.)  
FIT_H: Changes the magnification by matching the input size  
to the output size along the horizontal axis. (The  
aspect ratio remains the same.)  
FIT_HV: Changes the magnification by matching the input size  
to the output size along the horizontal and vertical  
axes. (The aspect ratio may be distorted.)  
F2  
F3  
RESPONSE  
ENHANCE  
Selects the frequency bandwidth of the up-converter output  
signals.  
STANDARD/WIDE/NARROW  
Controls the enhancement adjustment of the up-converter output  
signals.  
0dB/1.5dB/3dB/6dB  
F4–F7  
——  
F8  
EXIT  
Returns the VTR to the VIDEO OUT CONVERT menu screen.  
F9–F13 ——  
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VIDEO OUT CONVERT HD_TO_HD menu  
This menu is displayed by pressing the following keys: VIDEO OUT ) F10 ) F3  
°This menu is operational when 1080/23.98p, 1080/24p or 1080/25p has been set as the system format.  
F13  
F12  
F11  
F10  
F9  
F1  
F2  
F3  
F4  
F5  
F6  
F7  
F8  
Key  
F1  
Key designation  
Description  
——  
——  
F2  
RESPONSE  
Selects the frequency bandwidth of the converter output signals.  
STANDARD/WIDE/NARROW  
F3  
ENHANCE  
Controls the enhancement adjustment of the converter output  
signals.  
0dB/1.5dB/3dB/6dB  
F4–F7  
——  
F8  
EXIT  
Returns the VTR to the VIDEO OUT CONVERT menu screen.  
F9–F13 ——  
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AUDIO IN menu  
This menu is displayed by pressing the following key: AUDIO IN  
F13  
F12  
F11  
F10  
F9  
F1  
F2  
F3  
F4  
F5  
F6  
F7  
F8  
The digital audio input statuses are displayed here.  
PRE EMPHASIS ON: Pre-emphasis is applied to the input signals.  
OFF: Regular signals with no pre-emphasis are  
supplied.  
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AUDIO IN menu  
Key  
F1  
Key designation  
Description  
CH-1  
For adjusting the audio  
CH1 input level.  
CH-2  
For adjusting the audio  
CH2 input level.  
CH-3  
For adjusting the audio  
CH3 input level.  
CH-4  
For adjusting the audio  
CH4 input level.  
CUE  
F2  
F3  
F4  
F5  
UNITY: Input level is fixed at UNITY value.  
VAR: Input level can be varied with ADJUST control.  
≥For switchover, press the UNITY/VAR button.  
For adjusting the cue  
audio input level.  
F6  
PCM  
Transfers the VTR to AUDIO IN PCM INPUT SELECT menu  
screen.  
F7  
F8  
F9  
CUE  
Transfers the VTR to the AUDIO IN CUE INPUT menu screen.  
Transfers the VTR to the AUDIO IN SET UP menu screen.  
SET UP  
CH-MIX  
Transfers the VTR to the AUDIO IN CH-MIX SELECT menu  
screen.  
F10  
F11  
F12  
F13  
CH-5  
For adjusting the audio  
CH5 input level.  
CH-6  
For adjusting the audio  
CH6 input level.  
CH-7  
For adjusting the audio  
CH7 input level.  
CH-8  
UNITY: Input level is fixed at UNITY value.  
VAR: Input level can be varied with ADJUST control.  
≥For switchover, press the UNITY/VAR button.  
For adjusting the audio  
CH8 input level.  
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AUDIO IN PCM INPUT SELECT menu  
This menu is displayed by pressing the following keys: AUDIO IN > F6  
F13  
F12  
F11  
F10  
F9  
F1  
F2  
F3  
F4  
F5  
F6  
F7  
F8  
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AUDIO IN PCM INPUT SELECT menu  
Key  
F1  
Key designation  
CH-1  
Description  
ANALOG: Selects the signals of the analog CH1 input  
For selecting the recording  
signals of digital audio  
CH1.  
connector.  
DIGITAL: Selects the digital audio input signals (AES/SDI  
selection is made in line with the CH2 setting using  
F3).  
INT SG:  
Selects the internal generator signals.  
F2  
CH-2  
For selecting the recording signals of digital audio channel 2.  
For selecting the recording ANALOG: Selects the signals of the analog CH2 input  
signals of digital audio  
CH2.  
connector.  
DIGITAL: Selects the digital audio input signals (AES/SDI  
selection is made in line with the CH1 setting using  
F3).  
INT SG:  
Selects the internal generator signals.  
F3  
F4  
DIGITAL  
For selecting the CH1 and  
CH2 digital input signals.  
AES:  
Selects the AES digital audio input signals.  
SERIAL: Selects the serial input signals.  
CH-3  
ANALOG: Selects the signals of the analog CH3 input  
For selecting the recording  
signals of digital audio  
CH3.  
connector.  
DIGITAL: Selects the digital audio input signals (AES/SDI  
selection is made in line with the CH4 setting using  
F6).  
INT SG:  
Selects the internal generator signals.  
F5  
CH-4  
ANALOG: Selects the signals of the analog CH4 input  
For selecting the recording  
signals of digital audio  
CH4.  
connector.  
DIGITAL: Selects the digital audio input signals (AES/SDI  
selection is made in line with the CH3 setting using  
F6).  
INT SG:  
Selects the internal generator signals.  
F6  
F7  
DIGITAL  
For selecting the CH3 and  
CH4 digital input signals.  
AES:  
Selects the AES digital audio input signals.  
SERIAL: Selects the serial input signals.  
DIGITAL  
AES: Selects the AES digital audio input signals.  
For selecting the CH5 and  
CH6 digital input signals.  
SERIAL: Selects the serial input signals.  
F8  
F9  
EXIT  
Returns the VTR to the AUDIO IN menu screen.  
CH-5  
ANA CH1: Selects the signals of the analog CH1 input  
For selecting the recording  
signals of digital audio  
CH5.  
connector.  
DIGITAL: Selects the digital audio input signals (AES/SDI  
selection is made in line with the CH6 setting using  
F7).  
INT SG:  
Selects the internal generator signals.  
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AUDIO IN PCM INPUT SELECT menu  
Key  
F10  
Key designation  
CH-6  
Description  
ANA CH2: Selects the signals of the analog CH2 input  
For selecting the recording  
signals of digital audio  
CH6.  
connector.  
DIGITAL: Selects the digital audio input signals (AES/SDI  
selection is made in line with the CH5 setting using  
F7).  
INT SG:  
Selects the internal generator signals.  
F11  
F12  
DIGITAL  
For selecting the CH7 and  
CH8 digital input signals.  
AES:  
Selects the AES digital audio input signals.  
SERIAL: Selects the serial input signals.  
CH-7  
ANA CH3: Selects the signals of the analog CH3 input  
connector.  
DIGITAL: Selects the digital audio input signals (AES/SDI  
selection is made in line with the CH8 setting using  
F11).  
For selecting the recording  
signals of digital audio  
CH7.  
INT SG:  
Selects the internal generator signals.  
F13  
CH-8  
ANA CH4: Selects the signals of the analog CH4 input  
connector.  
DIGITAL: Selects the digital audio input signals (AES/SDI  
selection is made in line with the CH7 setting using  
F11).  
For selecting the recording  
signals of digital audio  
CH8.  
INT SG:  
Selects the internal generator signals.  
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AUDIO IN CUE INPUT SELECT menu  
This menu is displayed by pressing the following keys: AUDIO IN > F7  
The below screen will be appeared when the menu is in the D-MIX status by pressing the F9 (D-MIX) key.  
F13  
F12  
F11  
F10  
F9  
F1  
F2  
F3  
F4  
F5  
F6  
F7  
F8  
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AUDIO IN CUE INPUT SELECT menu  
Key  
F1  
Key designation  
CH-1  
Description  
For setting cue mixing for  
CH1.  
F2  
F3  
F4  
CH-2  
For setting cue mixing for  
CH2.  
CH-3  
For setting cue mixing for  
CH3.  
CH-4  
(displayed only when D-MIX is set using F9)  
SOURCE: Mixes the input signals.  
TAPE:  
OFF:  
Mixes the playback signals.  
No mixing.  
For setting cue mixing for  
CH4.  
F5–F7  
F8  
——  
EXIT  
Returns the VTR to the AUDIO IN menu screen.  
F9  
CUE  
For selecting the signals to be recorded on the cue track.  
D-MIX: Mixes and records the digital channel signals selected  
by D-MIX.  
For selecting the cue  
audio recording signals.  
LINE: Selects the analog cue input signals.  
AUTO: In the normal recording mode, mixes and records all the  
(CH1 to CH4)° signals; during editing, automatically  
selects SOURCE for selected channels and TAPE for  
non-selected channels.  
°This differs, depending on the format.  
F10  
F11  
F12  
F13  
CH-5  
For setting cue mixing for  
CH5.  
CH-6  
For setting cue mixing for  
CH6.  
CH-7  
For setting cue mixing for  
CH7.  
CH-8  
(displayed only when D-MIX is set using F9)  
SOURCE: Mixes the input signals.  
TAPE:  
OFF:  
Mixes the playback signals.  
No mixing.  
For setting cue mixing for  
CH8.  
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AUDIO IN SET UP menu  
This menu is displayed by pressing the following keys: AUDIO IN > F8  
OR  
SET UP > F6  
F13  
F12  
F11  
F10  
F9  
F1  
F2  
F3  
F4  
F5  
F6  
F7  
F8  
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AUDIO IN SET UP menu  
Key  
F1  
Key designation  
INT SG MD  
Description  
For selecting the internal audio test signal.  
TONE:  
Reference level sinusoidal waves are output.  
SILENCE: A signal tone is not output. (Mute signals are output.)  
F2–F5  
——  
F6  
PEAK HOLD  
For setting the peak hold.  
For holding the peak recording and playback levels on the  
display.  
ON: Peak level is held.  
OFF: Peak level is not held.  
F7  
SCALE  
For switching the level  
meter scale.  
For switching the scale of the audio level meter on display to  
standard scale or fine scale.  
FINE: Scale in 0.2 dB incremens. (j24dB to j15dB)  
FULL: Standard scale (j¶ to j0dB)  
Refer to “Switching the audio level meter scale” (on this page).  
F8  
F9  
EXIT  
DATA ADV°1  
Returns the VTR to the AUDIO IN menu screen.  
0–1 Fr (in increments of 1/10th of a frame):  
The amount by which the data is to be advanced when the  
digital audio input/output format is in the data mode can be set  
in increments of 1/10th of a frame. (When “0” is set, the  
amount is set to the default setting inside the VTR.)  
F10  
F11  
STYLE°1  
For setting the digital  
audio input/output data  
format.  
This menu item can be set by pressing the F10 key together with  
the F key.  
PCM: The format is set to the regular PCM audio mode.  
DATA: The format is set to the data mode (compressed audio:  
Dolby-E°2).  
RATE CON°3  
This enables recording and playback to be conducted either  
through the rate converter in the AUDIO I/O area and with the  
digital filter activated (function ON) or with the rate converter  
bypassed and the digital filter remaining inactive (function OFF).  
ON: For recording and playback through the rate converter.  
OFF: For recording and playback with the rate converter bypassed.  
F12–F13 ——  
°1The data mode is operational only in the 4-channel audio versions of the 1080/59.94i and 720/59.94p system  
formats.  
°1The data advance amount and data style can be set on both the AUDIO IN SETUP menu and AUDIO OUT SETUP  
menu. If the setting is updated on one menu, it will be updated on the other menu as well. Furthermore, these  
settings cannot be performed on a channel by channel basis.  
°2“Dolby” and the double-D symbol Î are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation.  
°3RATE CON ON/OFF function  
°1This menu item can be set on the AUDIO OUT SET UP menu as well. When its setting is changed on one of the  
menus, the change will be reflected on both menus.  
∑ Switching the audio level meter scale  
≥If the audio level is adjusted below j24 dB in the FINE mode,  
the ; mark is displayed; if it is adjusted above j15 dB, the :  
mark is displayed.  
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AUDIO IN SET UP menu  
F11 (RATE CON) key  
∑ Operation  
≥The menu item is set to ON or OFF for both the recording and playback systems simultane-  
ously: it is not possible to select the item’s setting for recording or playback only.  
≥Similarly, the menu item is set to ON or OFF for all channels CH1 to CH8 (or CH1 to CH4)  
simultaneously: it is not possible to select the item’s setting for specific channels only.  
≥If the DATA mode has been selected using F10 (STYLE) when the system format is 1080/59i  
4ch or 720/59p 4ch, the DATA mode setting takes precedence. (Recording and playback are  
conducted with the rate converter bypassed.)  
∑ Formats supported  
≥The menu item is displayed and ON or OFF can be selected as its setting only with the system  
formats listed below.  
≥1080/23p (psf)_8ch, 1080/25p (psf)_8ch, 1080/50i_8ch, 1080/59i_8ch,  
≥720/59p_8ch,  
1080/59i_4ch,  
720/59p_4ch  
≥When 1080/24p(psf) 8ch has been selected as the system format, the menu display is cleared,  
and the rate converter is forcibly set to ON.  
≥When 525/59i 4ch, 525/59i 8ch or 625/50i has been selected as the system format, the menu  
display is cleared, and the rate converter is forcibly set to OFF.  
∑ Precautions when selecting OFF as the rate converter setting  
≥The video input and AES input must be synchronized.  
≥The video output and reference signal selected by OUT REF must be synchronized.  
≥During P.PLAY playback, the frequency of the digital audio output ceases to be 48 kHz, and it  
is no longer possible for the signals to be received by external components.  
≥Similarly, during frame rate conversion playback (such as when a tape recorded at a system  
frequency of 23 Hz is to be played back at a system frequency of 25 Hz), it is no longer possi-  
ble for the signals to be received by external components.  
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AUDIO IN CH-MIX SELECT menu  
This menu is displayed by pressing the following keys: AUDIO IN > F9  
F13  
F12  
F11  
F10  
F9  
F1  
F2  
F3  
F4  
F5  
F6  
F7  
F8  
Key  
F1  
Key designation  
SELECT  
Description  
Selects the channels whose signals are to be mixed.  
CH1-CH4: The signals from CH1 through CH4 are selected for  
mixing.  
CH5-CH8°: The signals from CH5 through CH8 are selected for  
mixing.  
F2–F5  
——  
F6  
CH-MIX (ON)  
The signals which have been input to the digital audio channels  
and any two channels of the playback signals on the tape are  
selected and mixed at the desired ratio.  
ON: “ON” is selected by pressing the F6 key, and the signals  
can be mixed.  
For mixing the input  
signals with the signals  
played back  
simultaneously and  
recording them.  
OFF: “OFF” is selected by pressing the F7 key, and the channel  
signals cannot be mixed.  
F7  
F8  
CH-MIX (OFF)  
Even when OFF has been selected, the mixing settings set by  
the F6 key will still be retained.  
For prohibiting the mixing  
of the input signals and  
signals played back  
simultaneously and their  
recording.  
EXIT  
Returns the VTR to the AUDIO IN menu screen.  
F9–F13 ——  
°This setting is not displayed when the digital sound is in the 4-channel format.  
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AUDIO IN CH-MIX SELECT menu  
∑ Mix-and-record  
(1) Press the F6 (CH-MIX) key to set it ON.  
The mixing graph display now appears.  
(2) Press the center cursor key to display the cursor.  
Center cursor key  
Cursor key  
(3) Use the cursor keys to move the cursor to the channel in which the sound is to be mixed.  
(4) Press the center cursor key to select the signals to be mixed.  
The desired signals can be set on a channel by channel basis.  
The following signals can be set:  
CH-1S CH-2S CH-3S CH-4S CH-5S CH-6S CH-7S CH-8S (input  
signals of each channel)  
CH-1T CH-2T CH-3T CH-4T CH-5T CH-6T CH-7T CH-8T (play-  
back signals of each channel)  
OFF (no mixing)  
≥The same signal cannot be selected for one channel.  
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AUDIO IN CH-MIX SELECT menu  
∑ Mix-and-record (continued)  
(5) Move the cursor to the mixing ratio display area, and turn the ADJUST control to set the ratio  
at which the signals are to be mixed (in 1% increments).  
Mixing ratio display area  
ONotesN  
≥When the PLAY button is pressed after the CH-MIX mode has been set, the F6 (CH-MIX) key  
keeps blinking. The regular playback sound is output at this time.  
≥When the F6 key is pressed while it is blinking, the CH-MIX sound is output. To adjust the ratio  
while monitoring the actual mixing sound, proceed in this status.  
≥To set the CH-MIX mode function to OFF, press the F7 (CH-MIX) key.  
Sound output based on VTR’s mode and F6, F7 key statuses  
VTR mode  
F6 key is  
lighted  
F6 key is  
blinking  
F7 key is  
lighted (OFF)  
Key status  
EE/STOP  
PLAY  
CH-MIX  
sound  
——  
EE/TAPE  
CH-MIX  
sound  
Playback  
sound  
Playback  
sound  
(EDIT, NORMAL)  
CH-MIX  
sound  
REC  
——  
EE/TAPE  
Playback  
sound  
Playback  
sound  
JOG/VAR/SHTL  
——  
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AUDIO OUT menu  
This menu is displayed by pressing the following key: AUDIO OUT  
F13  
F12  
F11  
F10  
F9  
F1  
F2  
F3  
F4  
F5  
F6  
F7  
F8  
The digital audio input statuses are displayed here.  
PRE EMPHASIS ON: Pre-emphasis is applied to the input signals.  
OFF: Regular signals with no pre-emphasis are  
supplied.  
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AUDIO OUT menu  
Key  
F1  
Key designation  
Description  
CH-1  
For adjusting the audio  
CH1 playback level.  
CH-2  
For adjusting the audio  
CH2 playback level.  
CH-3  
For adjusting the audio  
CH3 playback level.  
CH-4  
For adjusting the audio  
CH4 playback level.  
CUE  
F2  
F3  
F4  
F5  
UNITY: Input level is fixed at UNITY value.  
VAR: Input level can be varied with ADJUST control.  
≥For switchover, press the UNITY/VAR button.  
For adjusting the cue  
audio playback level.  
F6  
F7  
F8  
F9  
F10  
——  
MONITOR  
SET UP  
SDI ASIGN  
Transfers the VTR to the AUDIO OUT MONITOR menu screen.  
Transfers the VTR to the AUDIO OUT SET UP menu screen.  
Transfers the VTR to the AUDIO OUT SDI ASIGN menu screen.  
CH-5  
For adjusting the audio  
CH5 playback level.  
CH-6  
For adjusting the audio  
CH6 playback level.  
CH-7  
For adjusting the audio  
CH7 playback level.  
CH-8  
F11  
F12  
F13  
UNITY: Input level is fixed at UNITY value.  
VAR: Input level can be varied with ADJUST control.  
≥For switchover, press the UNITY/VAR button.  
For adjusting the audio  
CH8 playback level.  
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AUDIO OUT MONITOR menu  
This menu is displayed by pressing the following keys: AUDIO OUT > F7  
F13  
F12  
F11  
F10  
F9  
F1  
F2  
F3  
F4  
F5  
F6  
F7  
F8  
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AUDIO OUT MONITOR menu  
Key  
F1  
Key designation  
MODE  
For selecting the mode.  
Description  
Selects the VTR mode in which the monitor output signals are  
automatically switched to the cue signals.  
SHTL:  
Automatically outputs the playback signals of the  
cue channel in the SHTL, FF or REW mode.  
Outputs the signals of the channel selected by the  
L and R buttons in any other mode.  
VAR/SHTL: Automatically outputs the playback signals of the cue  
channel in the SHTL, FF, REW, JOG or VAR mode.  
F2  
F3  
L CH  
Outputs the signals of the channel selected by the L and R  
buttons in any other mode.  
Selects whether the auto mode is to be activated for the left  
channel.  
OFF: Always outputs the channel signals selected by the L  
button.  
ON: Automatically outputs the cue signals in accordance with  
the mode selected by F1.  
R CH  
Selects whether the auto mode is to be activated for the right  
channel.  
OFF: Always outputs the channel signals selected by the R  
button.  
ON: Automatically outputs the cue signals in accordance with  
the mode selected by F1.  
F4–F6  
——  
F7  
A.MONI  
Selects whether to adjust the audio monitor output level using  
the headphones volume control on the front panel.  
UNITY: The audio monitor output level is forcibly fixed at the  
UNITY value.  
For selecting the audio  
monitor output level  
adjustment.  
VAR: The level can be adjusted using the headphones  
volume control.  
F8  
EXIT  
Returns the VTR to the AUDIO OUT menu screen.  
F9–F10 ——  
F11  
F12  
R CH  
L CH  
For setting whether the signals from the left and right channels  
are to be mixed and output to the MONITOR connector.  
OFF: The signals are not mixed.  
ON: The signals are mixed.  
F13  
MODE  
For selecting the way in which the channel signals output to the  
MONITOR connector are to be mixed.  
ADD:  
Simple addition  
AVERAGE: Simple averaging  
CUE OUT SELECT  
This is used to select the main line CH1 through CH4 (8) signals serving as the CUE output. When the center cursor key is  
pressed, CUE OUT SELECT is highlighted, enabling the setting to be selected. (If MONITOR MIX is highlighted, press the F key  
and a cursor key (  
2
or  
1
) together to enable this setting to be selected.)  
Select the channel using the cursor keys (  
2
,
1
,
3
and  
4
), and press the center cursor key to turn the selection ON or OFF.  
MONITOR MIX  
This is used to select the mixed left and right channel signals to be output to the MONITOR connector. As the selection condition,  
not more than two channels (maximum 4 channels) among CH1 through CH4 and among CH5 through CH8 can be set to serve  
as the left or right channel. When the center cursor key is pressed, MONITOR MIX is highlighted, enabling the setting to be  
selected. (If CUE OUT SELECT is highlighted, press the F key and a cursor key (  
2
or  
1
) together to enable this setting to be  
selected.)  
Select the channel using the cursor keys (  
2
,
1
,
3
and  
4
), and press the center cursor key to turn the selection ON or OFF.  
(This setting is for selecting the channels; whether or not the selected signals are to be actually set is performed by  
switching between the F11 and F12 keys.)  
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AUDIO OUT SET UP menu  
This menu is displayed by pressing the following keys: AUDIO OUT > F8  
OR  
SET UP > F7  
F13  
F12  
F11  
F10  
F9  
F1  
F2  
F3  
F4  
F5  
F6  
F7  
F8  
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AUDIO OUT SET UP menu  
Key  
F1  
Key designation  
A/V PHASE°  
For adjusting the audio  
output phase in relation to  
the video phase.  
Description  
When digital signals output from the unit are processed by an  
external unit, a phase difference between video and audio  
signals can be produced. Such differences can be eliminated by  
adjusting the audio and video signal phases.  
≥Refer to “Adjusting the audio output signals in relation to the  
video signals.”  
F2  
F3  
F4  
JOG PROC  
For setting the digital  
process ON/OFF.  
Selects the digital processing in the JOG mode.  
ON: Performs PCM audio digital processing.  
OFF: No PCM audio digital processing.  
VAR PROC  
For setting the digital  
process ON/OFF.  
Selects the digital processing in the VAR mode.  
ON: Performs PCM audio digital processing.  
OFF: No PCM audio digital processing.  
PB FADE  
Playback fade.  
Uses V-fade to instantaneously eliminate the audio noise  
occurring during playback at the cut edit points.  
ON: Activates the playback V-fade processing at all cut edit  
points on the tape.  
OFF: No playback V-fade processing.  
F5  
PB OUT  
Selects the audio output  
when playback is started.  
When shifting from stop to play status, some time elapses before  
the audio signals are output. This time lapse can be shortened.  
INSTANT: Shortens the time lapse before audio is output. The  
first part of the audio signal to be output, however,  
produces an incomplete sound.  
Use for transmission purposes is not recommended.  
Convenient when used for search operations, for  
instance, because the audio signals can be checked  
quickly.  
DELAYED: Outputs the audio signals as soon as they are  
complete.  
F6  
F7  
PEAK HOLD  
For setting the peak hold  
of the level meter.  
For holding the peak recording and playback levels.  
ON: Peak level is held.  
OFF: Peak level is not held.  
SCALE  
For switching the level  
meter scale.  
For switching the scale of the audio level meter on display to  
standard scale or fine scale.  
FINE: Scale in 0.2 dB increments. (j24dB to j15dB)  
FULL: Standard scale. (j¶ to j0dB)  
Refer to “Switching the audio level meter scale” in the AUDIO IN  
SET UP menu section (on page 56).  
F8  
F9  
EXIT  
Returns the VTR to the AUDIO OUT menu screen.  
DATA ADV°  
0–1 Fr (in increments of 1/10th of a frame):  
The amount by which the data is to be advanced when the  
digital audio input/output format is in the data mode is  
adjusted. (When “0” is set, the amount is set to the default  
setting inside the VTR.)  
°This item does not function when the E-E through mode (refer to the description of the F2 key on the AUDIO OUT  
SET UP STATE menu) has been set.  
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AUDIO OUT SET UP menu  
Key  
F10  
Key designation  
STYLE°1  
Description  
This menu item can be set by pressing the F10 key together with  
the F key.  
PCM: The style is set to the normal PCM audio mode.  
DATA: The style is set to the data mode (compressed audio:  
Dolby-E).  
F11  
RATE CON°2  
This enables recording and playback to be conducted either  
through the rate converter in the AUDIO I/O area and with the  
digital filter activated (function ON) or with the rate converter  
bypassed and the digital filter remaining inactive (function OFF).  
ON: For recording and playback through the rate converter.  
OFF: For recording and playback with the rate converter bypassed.  
F12  
F13  
STATE  
Transfers the VTR to the AUDIO OUT SET UP STATE menu  
screen. (See page 70.)  
AUTO CPY°3  
This enables the sound of channels 1 through 4 to be output to  
the audio AES output and embedded audio output channels 5  
through 8 even when an audio 4-channel format or 4-channel  
tape is to be played back.  
ON: The sound of channels 1 through 4 is output to channels  
5 through 8.  
OFF: The sound is not output to channels 5 through 8.  
ONoteN  
If the CH1-4 setting on the AUDIO OUT SDI ASSIGN MENU is  
OFF, the sound is not output to embedded audio output  
channels 5 through 8 even when ON has been selected as the  
setting of this menu item.  
°1The data mode is operational only in the 4-channel audio versions of the 1080/59.94i and 720/59.94p system  
formats.  
°1The items on this menu can also be set on the AUDIO IN SETUP menu. If the setting is updated on one menu, it  
will be updated on the other menu as well. Furthermore, these settings cannot be performed on a channel by  
channel basis.  
°2RATE CON ON/OFF function  
°1This menu item can be set on the AUDIO IN SET UP menu as well. When its setting is changed on one of the  
menus, the change will be reflected on both menus.  
°3This item appears only when an audio 4-channel format (1080/59i, 720/59p or 480/59i) has been selected.  
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AUDIO OUT SET UP menu  
F11 (RATE CON) key  
∑ Operation  
≥The menu item is set to ON or OFF for both the recording and playback systems simultane-  
ously: it is not possible to select the item’s setting for recording or playback only.  
≥Similarly, the menu item is set to ON or OFF for all channels CH1 to CH8 (or CH1 to CH4)  
simultaneously: it is not possible to select the item’s setting for specific channels only.  
≥If the DATA mode has been selected using F10 (STYLE) when the system format is 1080/59i  
4ch or 720/59p 4ch, the DATA mode setting takes precedence. (Recording and playback are  
conducted with the rate converter bypassed.)  
∑ Formats supported  
≥The menu item is displayed and ON or OFF can be selected as its setting only with the system  
formats listed below.  
≥1080/23p (psf)_8ch, 1080/25p (psf)_8ch, 1080/50i_8ch, 1080/59i_8ch,  
≥720/59p_8ch,  
1080/59i_4ch,  
720/59p_4ch  
≥When 1080/24p(psf) 8ch has been selected as the system format, the menu display is cleared,  
and the rate converter is forcibly set to ON.  
≥When 525/59i 4ch, 525/59i 8ch or 625/50i has been selected as the system format, the menu  
display is cleared, and the rate converter is forcibly set to OFF.  
∑ Precautions when selecting OFF as the rate converter setting  
≥The video input and AES input must be synchronized.  
≥The video output and reference signal selected by OUT REF must be synchronized.  
≥During P.PLAY playback, the frequency of the digital audio output ceases to be 48 kHz, and it  
is no longer possible for the signals to be received by external components.  
≥Similarly, during frame rate conversion playback (such as when a tape recorded at a system  
frequency of 23 Hz is to be played back at a system frequency of 25 Hz), it is no longer possi-  
ble for the signals to be received by external components.  
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AUDIO OUT SET UP menu  
∑ Adjusting the audio output signals in relation to the video signals  
(1) Press the F1 (A/V PHASE) key to put the display in reverse video.  
A/V PHASE  
UNITY  
(2) Adjust the phase difference using the ADJUST control.  
When the ADJUST control is turned, the display changes to VAR.  
(The adjustment can now be varied in 1-sample increments from i16 to j96 samples.)  
ADJUST  
SAMPLES  
i4  
A/V PHASE  
VAR  
(3) Upon completion of the adjustment, press the F1 (A/V PHASE) key.  
≥When the UNITY/VAR key is pressed during the adjustment, the UNITY mode is restored.  
≥When the key is pressed again, the mode reverts to VAR.  
UNITY  
/VAR  
∑ Fade function  
During editing, the cut-edited data is recorded automatically; during playback, this data is de-  
tected and the section concerned is V-faded.  
Playback V-fade function OFF  
Audio signal (A) Audio signal (B)  
Playback V-fade function ON  
Audio signal (A) Audio signal (B)  
:
:
Noise appears at the joins in the editing.  
V-fading is performed for an instant to  
eliminate the noise.  
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AUDIO OUT SET UP STATE menu  
This menu is displayed by pressing the following keys: AUDIO OUT > F8 > F12  
F13  
F12  
F11  
F10  
F9  
F1  
F2  
F3  
F4  
F5  
F6  
F7  
F8  
Key  
F1  
Key designation  
Description  
——  
F2  
EE_MODE  
NORMAL: The standard mode is established (E-E through  
mode is turned OFF).  
THROUGH: The E-E through mode (AV minimum delay mode)  
is established.  
°A discrepancy occurs between the video (audio) output and time  
code output in the E-E through mode.  
F3–F7  
——  
F8  
EXIT  
Transfers the VTR to the AUDIO OUT SET UP menu screen.  
F9–F13 ——  
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VIDEO OUT SET UP STATE menu  
∑ Selecting the TAPE/EE output signals  
The video, audio and cue signals which are output during the VTR’s operation are switched on  
this menu to TAPE or EE signals.  
(1) Press the center cursor key to display the cursor.  
Center cursor key  
Cursor key  
(2) Move the cursor to the desired position using the cursor keys.  
≥The cursor will not move to places which cannot be set.  
(3) Press the center cursor key to select TAPE or EE.  
Refer to the following table for the types of setting options.  
Mode EJECT STBY  
OFF  
TENSION  
RELEASE  
STBY  
ON  
REC  
EDIT  
REC  
JOG/  
VAR  
SHTL  
CH  
VIDEO  
FREEZE  
FREEZE  
FREEZE  
TAPE  
TAPE  
EE1  
TAPE  
EE1  
TAPE  
TAPE  
BLACK BLACK BLACK EE1  
GRAY  
FREE  
NOISE  
EE1  
GRAY  
FREE  
NOISE  
EE1  
GRAY  
FREE  
NOISE  
EE1  
EE2  
EE2  
EE2  
EE2  
EE2  
D.AUDIO  
CUE  
MUTE  
EE1  
EE2  
MUTE  
EE1  
EE2  
MUTE  
EE1  
EE2  
MUTE  
EE1  
EE2  
TAPE  
EE1  
EE2  
TAPE  
EE1  
TAPE  
MUTE  
TAPE  
MUTE  
TAPE  
EE  
TAPE  
EE  
TAPE  
EE  
TAPE  
EE  
EE  
EE  
TAPE  
TAPE  
(Underline denotes the factory setting mode.)  
≥When a setting is to be established during head selection using the TEST menu or during  
editing, the setting applying to the operation concerned takes precedence over the setting  
selected using the VIDEO OUT SET UP STATE menu.  
≥When TAPE/EE has been set by F1 (OUTPUT) on the HOME menu, the HOME menu setting  
takes precedence.  
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AUDIO OUT SDI ASIGN menu  
This menu is displayed by pressing the following keys: AUDIO OUT > F9  
F13  
F12  
F11  
F10  
F9  
_
SD AUD  
24bit  
F1  
F2  
F3  
F4  
F5  
F6  
F7  
F8  
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AUDIO OUT SDI ASIGN menu  
Key  
F1  
Key designation  
HD_TO_HD  
CH1–4  
Description  
Selects the channels whose signals are to be output to HD SDI  
embedded audio channels 1 through 4.  
CH1–4: The signals of CH1 through CH4 are output.  
CH5–8: The signals of CH5 through CH8 are output.  
OFF:  
No signals are output.  
F2  
HD_TO_HD  
CH5–8°  
Selects the channels whose signals are to be output to HD SDI  
embedded audio channels 5 through 8.  
CH1–4: The signals of CH1 through CH4 are output.  
CH5–8: The signals of CH5 through CH8 are output.  
OFF:  
No signals are output.  
F3  
F4  
——  
HD_TO_SD  
CH1–4  
Selects the channels whose signals are to be output to SD SDI  
embedded audio channels 1 through 4.  
CH1–4: The signals of CH1 through CH4 are output.  
CH5–8: The signals of CH5 through CH8 are output.  
OFF:  
No signals are output.  
F5  
F6  
HD_TO_SD  
CH5–8°  
Selects the channels whose signals are to be output to SD SDI  
embedded audio channels 1 through 4.  
CH1–4: The signals of CH1 through CH4 are output.  
CH5–8: The signals of CH5 through CH8 are output.  
OFF:  
No signals are output.  
SD_AUD  
This is used to select either 20 bit or 24 bit for SD_SDI  
embedded audio output.  
24 bit: 24 bit output is selected.  
20 bit: 20 bit output is selected.  
F7  
F8  
F9  
——  
EXIT  
Returns the VTR to the AUDIO OUT menu screen.  
SD_TO_HD  
CH5–8°  
Selects the channels whose signals are to be output to HD SDI  
embedded audio channels 5 through 8.  
CH1–4: The signals of CH1 through CH4 are output.  
CH5–8: The signals of CH5 through CH8 are output.  
OFF:  
No signals are output.  
F10  
SD_TO_HD  
CH1–4  
Selects the channels whose signals are to be output to HD SDI  
embedded audio channels 1 through 4.  
CH1–4: The signals of CH1 through CH4 are output.  
CH5–8: The signals of CH5 through CH8 are output.  
OFF:  
No signals are output.  
F11  
F12  
——  
SD_TO_SD  
CH5–8°  
Selects the channels whose signals are to be output to SD SDI  
embedded audio channels 1 through 4.  
CH1–4: The signals of CH1 through CH4 are output.  
CH5–8: The signals of CH5 through CH8 are output.  
OFF:  
No signals are output.  
F13  
SD_TO_SD  
CH1–4  
Selects the channels whose signals are to be output to SD SDI  
embedded audio channels 1 through 4.  
CH1–4: The signals of CH1 through CH4 are output.  
CH5–8: The signals of CH5 through CH8 are output.  
OFF:  
No signals are output.  
°This setting is not displayed when the digital sound is in the 4-channel format.  
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TC/CHR menu  
This menu is displayed by pressing the following key: TC/CHR  
F13  
F12  
F11  
F10  
F9  
F1  
F2  
F3  
F4  
F5  
F6  
F7  
F8  
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TC/CHR menu  
Key  
F1  
Key designation  
Description  
SOURCE  
INT:  
Built-in time code generator.  
For selecting  
EXT LTC: LTC time code from TIME CODE input connector.  
internal/external time code S LTC:  
signal.  
LTC time code added to serial signals; not displayed  
when the SD mode is selected.  
S VTC:  
VTC time code added to serial signals; not  
displayed when the SD mode is selected.  
EXT VITC: VITC time code added to video signals; not  
displayed when the HD mode is selected.  
F2  
TC SLAVE  
≥When the F1 (SOURCE) key is at [INT], AUTO, PRESET and  
For setting up time code  
slave lock mode.  
SALVE are displayed.  
AUTO:  
Generator locks at the value read out by the  
reader. In this case there is no time code setting.  
(Only during editing.) During normal recording,  
however, any setting of the generator can be  
performed.  
PRESET: Generator does not lock at the value read out by  
the reader. Generator can be set freely.  
SLAVE:  
The generator is locked to the reader’s readout  
value. In this case, the time code cannot be set.  
≥When the F1 (SOURCE) key is at [TEXT LTC], SALVE and  
DIRECT are displayed.  
SLAVE: Generator locks to external LTC time code.  
(When there is no external input, E-TC time data  
blinks. )  
DIRECT: External LTC time code is recorded as is.  
(When there is no external input, E-TC: ¢ ¢:¢ ¢:  
¢ ¢:¢ ¢ are displayed.)  
≥When the F1 key is at [S VITC], [S LTC] or [EXT VITC], this key  
is not displayed.  
In this case, the generator value typically locks to external VITC  
or LTC time code.  
F3  
UB SLAVE  
User bit lock.  
ON: User bit locks to user bit value read by reader (TCR) or to  
external user bit value, and cannot be set.  
OFF: Generator does not lock to value read out by reader. User  
bit value can be set freely.  
F4  
F5  
RUN MD  
Time code progress.  
REC RUN: Runs the TC only while recording is in progress.  
FREE RUN: Runs the TC all the time in the same way as a  
clock.  
DF MD°  
For selecting drop or  
non-drop frame.  
Valid only when the F1 (SOURCE) key selects [INT].  
ON: Drop frame mode is set.  
OFF: Non-drop frame mode is set.  
≥When [EXT LTC], [S VITC] or [S LTC] is selected in the F1  
key, the VTR conforms to drop/non-drop frame mode of  
external time code.  
°This is not displayed when the 1080/23psf, 1080/23p, 1080/24psf, 1080/24p, 1080/25psf, 1080/25p, 1080/50i or  
576/50i system format has been selected.  
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TC/CHR menu  
Key  
F6  
Key designation  
CF BIT°1  
Description  
ON: CF BIT is recoorded.  
For selecting the color  
frame bit ON/OFF during  
recording.  
OFF: CF BIT is not recorded.  
≥When [EXT LTC], [S VITC] or [S LTC] is selected in the F1 key,  
the VTR conforms to the external color frame bit.  
F7  
——  
F8  
SETUP  
CONVERT°2  
Transfers the VTR to the TC/CHR SET UP menu screen.  
Transfers the VTR to the TC/CHR CONVERT menu screen.  
F9  
F10  
TCR  
LTC: LTC is read out all the time.  
For selecting time code  
read out mode.  
AUTO: At low speed, VITC is read preferentially. When it is not  
read, then LTC is read.  
VITC: VITC is read out all the time.  
≥In either setting, when the time code cannot be read, values  
corrected by control signal are read out. (Interpolation mode is  
assumed and [INTRP] is displayed on the HOME menu.)  
F11  
SUPER  
For setting superimpose.  
TC.ST:  
The time code and VTR operating mode are  
superimposed.  
TC.ST.RT: The time code, VTR operating mode and remaining  
tape time are superimposed.  
TC.UB:  
TC.TC:  
The time code and user’s bit are superimposed.  
The time code is displayed in two steps.  
Both the original time code information and the time  
code information in the format to which it has been  
converted can be displayed at the same time. (Refer  
to the note on the next page.)  
TC:  
Only the time code is superimposed.  
OFF:  
Nothing is superimposed.  
F12  
F13  
EX SUPER  
ERR/FMT: When there are warnings, warning displays appear.  
When there are no warnings, the system format and  
tape format frequencies are displayed.  
ERR:  
The warning displays or format information are  
superimposed onto the screen.  
OFF:  
The warning displays or format information are not  
superimposed.  
CHR TYPE  
REVERSE: Characters appear against a black background.  
For selecting type of  
character to be  
superimosed.  
INTENSE: Characters are displayed more intensely.  
°1This is displayed only when the 480/59.94i or 576/50i system format has been selected.  
°2This is displayed only when the 1080/23psf, 1080/23p, 1080/24psf, 1080/24p, 1080/25psf, 1080/25p or 1080/50i  
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TC/CHR menu  
∑ Changing the superimposing position  
(1) Move the position using the cursor keys.  
Center cursor key  
Cursor keys  
≥When a cursor key is held down, the cursor will move more  
quickly.  
≥When the center cursor key is pressed, the superimposing re-  
turns to its initial position.  
∑ Time code displays and VTR’s operating modes  
Display the time codes and VTR’s operating modes as required.  
Time code displays  
CTL1: Control signal 1  
TCG: Value generated by time code generator  
CTL2: Control signal 2  
LUBG: Value of LTC user bit generated  
VUBG: Value of VITC user bit generated  
EXTC: External time code value  
EXUB: External user bit value  
LTCR: LTC time code readout value  
LUBR: LTC user bit readout value  
VTCR: VITC time code readout value  
VUBR: VITC user bit readout value  
≥The colon (“:”) between the seconds and frames denotes the readout mode of the time code  
reader.  
Hours Minutes Seconds Frames  
;
;
;
;
<Blinking display: Time code cannot be read out.  
[ ]: First field  
[. ]: Second field  
[: ]: Time code can be read out or TCG value is displayed.  
[ ]: Time code cannot be read out.  
[. ]: DF mode ON  
[: ]: DF mode OFF  
This indicates that the time code is the original time code which was recorded on the tape.  
If the time code displayed is not accompanied by this cassette mark, it means that the time  
code is the post-conversion time code. (This display will go off when setting the CTL or UB.)  
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TC/CHR menu  
∑ Time code displays and VTR’s operating modes (continued)  
VTR’s operating modes  
STOP  
F.FWD  
PREVIEW  
REW  
REVIEW  
PREROLL  
AUTO EDIT (automatic editing)  
EDIT PLAY (edit playback)  
EDIT REC (edit recording)  
CUE UP  
JOG  
VAR  
SHTL  
REC  
REC  
STANDBY OFF  
EJECT  
DMC PREVIEW  
DMC EDIT  
(display blinks during Pre-CTL operation) OUT PREVIEW  
PLAY  
DMC SAMPLE  
(variable memory speed sampling underway)  
DMC PLAY (variable memory playback underway)  
AUTO OFF  
P PLY (programmed playback)  
TSO (TAPE SPEED OVERRIDE)  
≥In the shuttle/variable mode and CUE UP and PREROLL modes, the tape travel direction is in-  
dicated as “i” or “j”, and the tape speed is displayed as an integer.  
≥In the jog mode, the tape travel is indicated by “O” when it is moving in the forward direction,  
by “¢” when it has stopped, and by “N” when it is moving in the reverse direction.  
≥In the programmed playback and TSO modes, “i” or “j” is used to indicate the deviation di-  
rection, and the deviation data is displayed as a percentage.  
∑ Error information displays  
Press the F12 (EX SUPER) key and set the dispay to ERR/FMT or ERR.  
The error information will now be displayed.  
FAN STOP (fan stopped)  
HD REF ERROR (no HD reference signal input)  
ERASE ERROR (erase current stopped)  
COMP.CPU ERROR  
SD REF ERROR (no SD reference signal input)  
HD SDI ERROR (HD SDI signal error)  
(error in communication with CPU)  
CONCEAL SW OFF  
SD SDI ERROR (SD SDI signal error)  
(conceal SW at “OFF” position)  
ECC SW OFF (ECC SW at “OFF” position) FREQ UNMATCH (frequency settings fail to match)  
SERVO UNLOCK (no servo lock)  
VIDEO ERROR (video system error)  
CTL NOT DET. (no CTL signal detection)  
PCM ERROR (PCM signal system error)  
LOW RF (drop in RF level during recording) RS-422 ERROR (RS-422 system error)  
CONCEAL V/A (video/audio error corrected) RS-232C ERROR (RS-232C system error)  
CONCEAL A (audio error corrected)  
CONCEAL V (video error corrected)  
AUDIO MUTE (audio output muted)  
HIGH ERROR (inner error value too high)  
CTL HEAD CLOG (CTL head clogged)  
LTC HEAD CLOG (LTC head clogged)  
OPT ERROR (optimization system error)  
VA-CONT ERROR (VA controller error)  
TC ERROR (time code error occurred)  
CARD LOW BATT (low charge in front IC card battery)  
SYSCON ERROR (system control system error occurred)  
MECHA ERROR (mechanical system error occurred)  
SERVO ERROR (reel, drum or capstan error occurred)  
SYSTEM ERROR (other error)  
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TC/CHR menu  
∑ Superimposed displays  
When TC.TC is selected as the SUPER setting, the time code appears as a 2-level display. (The HD  
SUPER and SD SUPER are linked.) The converted time code is displayed on the top level of the superim-  
posed display. On the bottom level, the display can be switched between the original time code recorded  
on the tape and the converted time code.  
Depending on the settings of the F11 and F12 keys on the TC/CHR CONVERT menu, the display patterns  
are as shown below.  
System frequency  
TAPE  
24 (23.98)  
25p/50i  
25  
24 (23.98)  
25  
59 (60)  
25  
MENU SUPER (F11, F12)  
1-level display  
24  
30  
24  
30  
24  
30  
24LTCR C 25LTCR  
30LTCR  
24LTCR  
25LTCR C 30LTCR  
24LTCR  
25LTCR C 30LTCR C  
2-level display Top level  
30LTCR  
30LTCR  
30LTCR  
30LTCR  
30LTCR  
24LTCR  
30LTCR  
30LTCR  
30LTCR C 30LTCR C 30LTCR C  
24LTCR 25LTCR 30LTCR C  
Bottom level 24LTCR C 25LTCR  
25LTCR C 30LTCR  
System frequency  
25  
25p/50i  
TAPE  
24 (23.98)  
59 (60)  
MENU SUPER (F11, F12)  
1-level display  
24  
25  
24  
24LTCR  
25  
24  
25  
24LTCR C 25LTCR  
25LTCR C 24LTCR  
25LTCR  
2-level display Top level  
25LTCR  
25LTCR  
25LTCR C 25LTCR C 25LTCR  
24LTCR 25LTCR C 24LTCR  
25LTCR  
25LTCR  
Bottom level 24LTCR C 25LTCR  
“C ” is the cassette mark.  
∑ Superimposed displays of format information  
When the F12 (EX SUPER) key is pressed and set to ERR/FMT, the display of the following information can  
be superimposed. The information relating to the format appears on the top-most level of the superimposed  
display.  
SYS: The frequency information of the SYSTEM format is displayed. For example, “23” is displayed when  
the 1080/23psf format has been set.  
TAPE: The frequency information of the format played back on the tape is displayed. For example, “24” is  
displayed during playback when the tape has been recorded using the 1080/24psf format.  
If the tape format is unspecified, “††” appears.  
(When an error has occurred, the error display takes precedence over the format so that the format  
is not displayed.)  
F11 (SUPER): TC.ST setting  
F12 (EX_SUPER): ERR/FMT  
setting  
F11 (SUPER): TC.TC setting  
F12(EX_SUPER): ERR/FMT  
setting  
SYS=59 TAPE=59  
VAR –0 . 07  
SYS=23 TAPE=24  
SYSTEM: 1080_59i  
TAPE: 1080_59i  
SYSTEM: 1080_23PsF  
TAPE: 1080_24p  
30LTCR 01 : 04 : 37 28  
24LTCR 01 : 04 : 37 22  
Example of superimposed  
display when tape travels at  
VAR (j0.07) speed  
TC/CHR_CONVERT  
F9 (SUPR_FRQ): ON  
F11 or F12 (SUPER): 24TC setting  
LTCR 00 : 43 . 31 01  
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TC/CHR menu  
Table of user bit settings  
F1 (SOURCE)  
F2 (TC SLAVE)  
F3 (UB SLAVE)  
ON  
F10 (TCR)  
LTC  
LUBG mode  
REGEN  
VUBG mode  
INT UB  
AUTO  
VITC  
LTC  
REGEN  
INT UB  
INT (internal) TC ——  
INT UB  
PRESET  
OFF  
ON  
AUTO  
VITC  
LTC  
PRESET  
INT UB  
INT UB  
EXT REGEN  
S LTC  
S VITC  
——  
AUTO  
VITC  
LTC  
EXT REGEN  
INT UB  
INT UB  
PRESET  
EXT LTC  
EXT LTC  
SLAVE  
OFF  
ON  
AUTO  
VITC  
LTC  
PRESET  
INT UB  
INT UB  
AUTO  
VITC  
LTC  
EXT REGEN  
DIRECT  
DIRECT  
INT UB  
OFF  
AUDIO  
VITC  
PRESET°  
°The user bit can be set in all modes except for recording.  
DIRECT:  
REGEN:  
The external LTC input signal is recorded directly and output.  
It is not synchronized with the internal reference signal.  
The user bit is slave-locked to the value read out on the tape.  
The user bit cannot be set.  
EXT REGEN: The user bit is slave-locked to the externally input VITC or LTC.  
The user bit cannot be set.  
PRESET:  
INT UB:  
The user bit is not locked to the value read out on the tape or external input.  
The user bit can be set.  
In this mode, the previous user bit is retained, and neither the REGEN nor PRESET functions  
can be implemented.  
To set the user bit again, use the F1 (SOURCE), F2 (TC SLAVE) or F3 (UB SLAVE) key to  
select one of the three modes above.  
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TC/CHR SET UP menu  
This menu is displayed by pressing the following keys: TC/CHR ) F8  
OR  
SET UP ) F5  
F13  
F12  
F11  
F10  
F9  
F1  
F2  
F3  
F4  
F5  
F6  
F7  
F8  
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TC/CHR SET UP menu  
Key  
F1–F6  
F7  
Key designation  
Description  
TCG OUT  
For selecting whether to latch the TCG display and LTC output  
using the INPUT CHECK key°.  
MOMNT: Establishes the INPUT CHECK mode only while the  
key is held down.  
LATCH: The INPUT CHECK mode is established when the  
INPUT CHECK key is pressed, and it is held even  
when the key is released. The mode is released in a  
mode other than the EJECT, STBY ON/OFF or STOP  
mode or when the F1 (OUTPUT) key on the HOME  
menu is pressed.  
F8  
F9  
EXIT  
Returns the VTR to the TC/CHR menu screen.  
VITC.L  
For transferring to the VITC LINE selection menu.  
SD mode: The recording VITC superimposing  
and the lines in which it is  
NTSC: 10–20 lines  
superimposed are set. The  
playback VITC superimposing and  
the lines in which it is  
(Default 14, 15)  
PAL: 8–22 lines  
(Default 11, 13)  
superimposed are set.  
HD mode: The DOWN CON SD output VITC superimposing  
and the lines in which it is superimposed are set.  
F10  
VITC  
For selecting whether the VITC information is to be  
superimposed on SD recording and output.  
ON: VITC is superimposed.  
For superimposing VITC  
onto the SD output.  
OFF: VITC is not superimposed.  
F11  
F12  
——  
VITC  
For selecting whether the VITC information is to be carried on  
the HD SDI output.  
For selecting the VITC.  
Selects whether the VITC is to be carried.  
ON: VITC is carried.  
OFF: VITC is not carried.  
F13  
LTC  
For selecting whether the LTC information is to be carried on the  
HD SDI output.  
For selecting the LTC.  
Selects whether the LTC is to be carried.  
ON: LTC is carried.  
OFF: LTC is not carried.  
°The video input signals can be checked at the SD SDI MONITOR OUT or HD SDI MONITOR OUT connector, and  
the audio input signals can be checked at the MONITOR connector and HEADPHONES jack; these signals are  
switched to the input signals while the INPUT CHECK key is held down.  
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TC/CHR SET UP VITC.L menu  
This menu is displayed by pressing the following keys: TC/CHR ) F8 ) F9  
OR  
SET UP ) F5 ) F9 .  
F13  
F12  
F11  
F10  
F9  
F1  
F2  
F3  
F4  
F5  
F6  
F7  
F8  
Key  
F1–F7  
F8  
Key designation  
Description  
——  
EXIT  
Returns the VTR to the TC/CHR menu screen.  
F9  
VITC.L  
SD mode:  
The superimposing of the recording VITC and the  
lines where it is to be superimposed are set.  
The superimposing of the playback VITC and the  
lines where it is to be superimposed are set.  
The superimposing of the DOWN CON SD output  
VITC and the lines where it is to be superimposed  
are set.  
HD mode:  
F10–F13 ——  
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TC/CHR SET UP VITC.L menu  
∑ Selecting the line where VITC is to be inserted  
1. Use the cursor keys (2, 1) to select the lines where VITC is to be inserted.  
Cursor key  
The line numbers shown in the boxes on the screen indicate the recommended insertion  
lines (lines 14 and 16 for NTSC and lines 11 and 13 for PAL).  
2. To select other lines, press the center cursor key.  
(Up to two lines can be selected for insertion.)  
Center  
cursor key  
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TC/CHR CONVERT menu  
This menu is displayed by pressing the following keys: TC/CHR ) F9  
∑ 2-level and 3-level time code displays  
≥Front panel  
≥When the 24➝30 mode has been selected by the F1 (MODE) key on the TC/CHR CONVERT menu, a  
2-level display appears with the original time code displayed on the top level and the converted time code  
displayed on the bottom level.  
≥When the 25➝30 mode has been selected, a 3-level display appears with the converted value displayed on  
the middle and bottom levels.  
F13  
F12  
F11  
F10  
F9  
_
RC 30SYS  
OFF  
F1  
F2  
F3  
F4  
F5  
F6  
F7  
F8  
F13  
F12  
F11  
F10  
F9  
_
RC 30SYS  
OFF  
F1  
F2  
F3  
F4  
F5  
F6  
F7  
F8  
<Note>  
When 24➝30 is selected by the F1 (MODE) key and a 24 format tape is used, TCR 25TC will appear as  
“¢¢:¢¢:¢¢:¢¢”.  
TC_SYNC point setting  
When the center cursor key is pressed, the 24TC display is highlighted. To enter the time code, use the num-  
ber keys and cursor keys (2, 1) to set the time code, and then press the ENT key. Move on to the  
30TC/25TC value setting using the cursor keys (3, 4), and proceed in the same way to set and enter the time  
code.  
Key  
F1  
Key designation  
MODE  
Description  
For selecting the time code format conversion mode.  
24>30: The original 24-frame count display and 30-frame count  
display mode is established.  
(Window: 24TC/30TC display)  
25>30: The original 25-frame count display and 24-and  
30-frame count display mode is established.  
(Window: 24TC/25TC/30TC display)  
F2  
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TC/CHR CONVERT menu  
Key  
F3  
Key designation  
SYNC PHASE°  
Description  
For setting the reference for the 3:2 conversion sequence.  
A: Frame A is used as the reference to convert the time code.  
B: Frame B is used as the reference to convert the time code.  
C: Frame C is used as the reference to convert the time code.  
D: Frame D is used as the reference to convert the time code.  
F4  
F5  
——  
DF MD  
For selecting whether the 3:2 pull-down output from the 1080/23psf  
(p) or 1080/24psf (p) format after it is converted into the time code  
and output is to be in the drop frame or non-drop frame mode.  
DF: The output will be in the drop frame mode.  
NDF: The output will be in the non-drop frame mode.  
F6  
F7  
RC_30SYS  
F6 (RC_30SYS) key appears when the 23.98 Hz has been  
selected as the VTR system frequency.  
Sets the 30 system edit mode with system format 24.  
ON: 30 system editing  
OFF: 24 system editing  
24 TAPE LTC_OUT  
F7 (24 TAPE LTC_OUT) key appears when the 25/50 Hz has  
been selected as the VTR system frequency.  
Sets the LTC OUT output (during 24 tape playback with  
25 system).  
ON: LTC output according to tape format (24 tape TC)  
OFF: 25 TC output  
F8  
F9  
EXIT  
Returns the VTR to the TC/CHR menu screen.  
SUPR_FRQ  
For selecting whether to add the frequency information on the  
time code superimposed display.  
ON: The frequency information is added. Example: 24LTCR  
OFF: The frequency information is not added. Example: LTCR  
F10  
F11  
RC_TC°  
For selecting the time code which is to be output to the remote  
connectors (RS-422, etc.).  
24TC: The original time code with the frame count of 24 is output.  
30TC: The post-conversion time code with the frame count of 30  
is output.  
SD SUPER  
For selecting the time code which is to be output to the SD  
monitor connector.  
24TC: The original time code with the frame count of 24 is  
output.  
30TC: The post-conversion time code with the frame count of  
30 is output.  
(25TC): The post-conversion time code with the frame count of  
25 is output.  
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TC/CHR CONVERT menu  
Key  
F12  
Key designation  
HD SUPER  
Description  
For selecting the time code which is to be output to the HD  
monitor connector.  
24TC: The original time code with the frame count of 24 is  
output.  
30TC: The post-conversion time code with the frame count of  
30 is output.  
(25TC): The post-conversion time code with the frame count of  
25 is output.  
F13  
LTC OUT°  
For selecting the time code which is to be output to the LTC  
output connector. (For details, refer to page 90.)  
(25TC): This item appears only when the 25/50 Hz has been  
selected as the system frequency.  
30TC: The post-conversion time code with the frame count of  
30 is output.  
24TC: The time code with the frame count of 24 is output.  
°This item appears only when the 1080/23p, 1080/24p, 1080/50p or 1080/50i system format is used. When 30TC is  
selected as the setting, the continuity of the time code is guaranteed only in the 1t tape travel servo lock status.  
Bear in mind that the time code will be discontinuous at all other times.  
When the audio insert editing status has been established by selecting ON as the setting for the F6  
(RC_30SYS) key and 30TC for the F10 (RC_TC) key, RC 30SYS will appear at the top right of the HOME  
menu and MANUAL EDIT menu, as shown below.  
RC 30SYS  
REC INH  
F13  
FREE  
F12  
8
F11  
F10  
F9  
OUTPUT  
EE  
FREEZE  
OFF  
EJT CTL  
RESET  
TC/CTL  
TC  
TC/UB  
TC  
TC CLR  
RESET  
TC HOLD  
HOLD  
SETUP  
F1  
F2  
F3  
F4  
F5  
F6  
F7  
F8  
∑ Concerning the TC SYNC value and sync phase settings  
Since the TC is similarly converted when the 1080/23psf (p) or 1080/24psf (p) format is converted into the  
1080/59i (480/59i) or 1080/60i format, it is necessary to input the time information (TC SYNC value) that will  
serve as the reference for conversion and the 3:2 pull-down sequence (sync phase) of the post-conversion  
output images.  
∑ Setting the TC SYNC value  
Input the pre-conversion TC with the frame count of 24 (24TC) and the post-conversion TC with the frame  
count of 30 (30TC)/25 (25TC) to serve as the reference for conversion.  
ONoteN  
When converting from 1080/25psf to 1080/23psf to 1080/59i (480/59i), or from 1080/25psf to 1080/24psf  
to 1080/60i  
Input the pre-conversion 25-frame count TC (25TC) value that will serve as the reference during conversion  
and the post-conversion 24/30-frame count TC (24TC)/(30TC) value. SYNC PHASE is valid during the 24TC  
to 30TC conversion.  
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Audio insert editing function with 23.98 Hz VTR system and 30 Hz  
external operating environments  
RECORDER  
HD3700B  
Audio signals  
PLAYER  
(Audio source)  
SYSTEM  
1080/23.98psf  
Analog input  
AES input  
SD REF(BB)  
RS422  
30fs  
RS422  
30fs  
EDIT CONTROLLER  
As shown in the above diagram of the system connections, this function enables audio insert editing on the  
23.98P tape of the model HD3700B even in an environment with a 30 Hz external device, and by so doing, the  
efficiency of the editing work is improved.  
Refer to the information provided later for details on the VTR menu settings.  
OEditing accuracyN  
With the model HD3700B, the IN/OUT point accuracy falls into one of the following three patterns since the  
signals are recorded with the video and input audio phases aligned (there is no misalignment between the  
audio and video phases) on the tape. (Bear in mind that, as shown in patterns 2 and 3, the IN and/or OUT  
points may shift.)  
IN point  
V1  
OUT point  
V2  
A2  
V3  
A3  
V4  
A4  
V5  
A5  
V6  
V7  
Pattern 1  
A1  
IN point  
V1  
OUT point  
V2  
A2  
V3  
A3  
V4  
A4  
V5  
A5  
V6  
A6  
V7  
Pattern 2  
IN point 1 frame shift  
OUT point 1 frame shift  
No misalignment between audio  
and video phases  
IN point  
OUT point  
V1  
V2  
V3  
A3  
V4  
A4  
V5  
A5  
V6  
A6  
V7  
A7  
Pattern 3  
IN point 2 frame shift  
OUT point 2 frame shift  
No misalignment between audio  
and video phases  
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Audio insert editing function with 23.98 Hz VTR system and 30 Hz  
external operating environments  
OPoints to noteN  
The function will not work unless the following conditions are met.  
(a) The system frequency of the VTR must be set to 23.98 Hz.  
(b) The black burst reference signal must be connected.  
(c) The settings below must be selected for the following items on the TC/CHR CONVERT menu:  
RC_30SYS (F6) ON  
RC_TC (F10)  
30TC  
(d) Use the AES input or analog input as the audio input signals, and make sure that embedded audio signals  
are not selected.  
(Otherwise, the signals may be edited with the audio and video phases misaligned.)  
(e) The settings below must be selected for the following item on the INTERFACE SETUP menu:  
VAR LIMT (F10) OFF  
This function can be executed for audio insert editing only. Bear in mind that, in the status where the settings  
above have been completed, the following editing modes are prohibited and cannot be set.  
—Assemble editing mode  
—Insert (video) editing mode  
—Insert (CUE selection) editing mode  
—Insert (TC selection) editing mode  
Bear in mind that if, after the edit channel selection has been entered, one of the applicable prohibition condi-  
tions has been established from an external source (9-pin or 232C connector) or by loading a user file or by  
other means, the EDIT preset command or insert operation (video, CUE or TC) will be masked and executed.  
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LTC output selection when playing back a 25P (23.98P/24P) tape  
with a 23.98/24 (25) Hz VTR system added  
23.98 (or 24)  
video signals  
HD3700B  
System frequency:  
23.98 (or 24) Hz  
HD3700H/A/B  
System frequency:  
23.98 (or 24) Hz  
25P  
HDD5 tape  
LTC_OUT  
25Hz TC  
23.98 (or 24) audio signals  
DAT  
25P  
System frequency:  
23.98 (or 24) Hz  
DAT tape  
Since, as shown in the figure above, the video and audio signals are synchronized in the system in which a  
tape recorded with a system frequency of 25 Hz is played back on a VTR with a system frequency of 23.98 (or  
24) Hz, this function enables 25 Hz TC information to be supplied to an external DAT device for synchronized  
operation with the VTR.  
When a 1080/25P recorded tape is to be played back in this way on a VTR with a system frequency of 23.98  
(or 24) Hz, the function makes it possible for the operator to select that the original 25-frame count TC record-  
ed on the tape be output from the LTC_OUT connector in addition to the 24-frame count TC.  
Conversely, when a 1080/23.98P or 1080/24P recorded tape is to be played back on a VTR with a system fre-  
quency of 25 Hz, the function enables not only the 25-frame count TC but also the original 24-frame count TC  
recorded on the tape to be output from the LTC_OUT connector.  
[Bear in mind that, with the model AJ-HD3700H, audio signals will not be output properly when a 23.98P (or  
24P) tape is played back on a VTR with a system frequency of 25 Hz.]  
In short, the function expands the ability of systems to support the connection with and operation of external  
devices, and it does this by making it possible for the original TC of pre-recorded tapes to be selected and out-  
put from the LTC_OUT connector even when the system frequency of the VTR is at variance from the fre-  
quency of the pre-recorded tapes in the manner explained above.  
Refer to page 87 for the VTR menu setting items.  
(Furthermore, the LTC waveforms which are output from the LTC_OUT connector using this function differ  
from the waveforms defined in the specifications. This is because the tapes are played back at a different  
speed from the speed at which they were recorded even when they are played back at the normal tape speed.)  
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MULTI CUE menu  
This menu is displayed by pressing the following key: MULTI CUE  
F13  
F12  
F11  
F10  
F9  
F1  
F2  
F3  
F4  
F5  
F6  
F7  
F8  
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MULTI CUE menu  
Key  
F1  
Key designation  
Description  
1
For designating the cue  
number 1 and page.  
2
For designating the cue  
number 2 and page.  
3
For designating the cue  
number 3 and page.  
4
For designating the cue  
number 4 and page.  
5
F2  
F3  
F4  
F5  
Designates the cue number for registering the cue point.  
When the key is pressed together with the F key, the page for  
registering the point is also designated.  
For designating the cue  
number 5 and page.  
F6  
PROTECT  
For designating protection  
on a page by page basis.  
This function is executed by pressing this key together with the F  
key.  
ON: Sets the displayed page to the protected status. Cue  
points on this page cannot be registered, changed or  
cleared.  
OFF: Releases the protected status of the page displayed. Cue  
points on this page can be registered, changed or cleared.  
F7  
F8  
F9  
——  
SET UP  
Transfers to the MULTI CUE SET UP menu screen.  
6
For designating the cue  
number 6 and page.  
7
For designating the cue  
number 7 and page.  
8
For designating the cue  
number 8 and page.  
9
For designating the cue  
number 9 and page.  
10  
F10  
F11  
F12  
F13  
Designates the cue number for registering the cue point.  
When the key is pressed together with the F key, the page for  
registering the point is also designated.  
For designating the cue  
number 10 and page.  
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MULTI CUE menu  
∑ Switching the pages  
≥A particular page can be selected by pressing one of the F1 (1) through F5 (5) or F9 (6) through  
F13 (10) keys together with the F key.  
≥The pages are scrolled up when the F key and “1” key are pressed together.  
≥The pages are scrolled down when the F key and “2” key are pressed together.  
If an attempt is made to scroll down from page 1, page 10 will be displayed.  
If an attempt is made to scroll up from page 10, page 1 will be displayed.  
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F
PAGE  
∑ Protecting pages  
When the F6 (PROTECT) key and F key are pressed together, the protected status is set for the  
page displayed.  
When the F6 key and F key are pressed together again, the protected status is released.  
Once protected, the number of the page is displayed as follows:  
Protected status  
Protection released status  
1
1
PAGE  
PAGE  
∑ Entering cues  
Up to a hundred cue points can be entered.  
(1) Select the number of the cue point to be entered.  
Press one of the F1 through F5 or F9 through F13 keys. The number corresponding to the  
pressed key appears in reverse video.  
(2) Input the time code.  
There are three ways of inputting the time code.  
1) Use the search dial to search the cue point, and press the ENTRY button.  
2) Input the time code directly using the number keys, and press the ENT key.  
3) Move the cursor to the section where the value can be captured.  
1. Press the FROM key.  
1. The time code of the cursor position is captured in the scratchpad register.  
SPR DATA  
FROM  
00 44 07 04  
2. Increment or decrement the number using the “i,” “j” and number keys.  
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3. Press the ENT key.  
1. The result of the operation is now displayed.  
SPR DATA  
ENT  
00 44 07 07  
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MULTI CUE menu  
4. Move the cursor to the section where the captured time code is to be displayed.  
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:
:
Center cursor key Cursor key  
5. Press the COPY key to call the captured time code.  
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COPY  
5. The cue data is now entered.  
≥The position of the next cue number automatically appears in reverse video when the F1  
(AUTO STEP) key on the MULTI CUE SET UP menu has been set to ON.  
≥An entered cue point remains in the memory even when the power is turned off.  
∑ Changing cue points  
Proceed as follows to change an already entered cue point.  
(1) Press the key (F1–F5, F9–F13) corresponding to the cue to be entered.  
(2) Press the cursor keys to move the column cursor to the time code of the cue point to be  
changed.  
Center cursor key  
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Cursor key  
(3) Press the center cursor key to change the cursor to the column cursor, and then input the  
value using the number keys.  
0
0
4
4
0
7
0
4
(4) Press the ENT key.  
00:44:07:04  
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∑ Clearing cue data  
Proceed as follows to clear an already entered cue point.  
(1) Press the key (F1–F5, F9–F13) corresponding to the cue to be cleared.  
(2) Press the C key.  
(3) Press the ENT key.  
∑ Clearing all the cue points  
Press the F8 (SET UP) key, and then press the F3 (PAG CLR) on the SET UP menu and F key  
together. All the cue points on the page concerned are now cleared. To clear all the cue points  
on all the pages (with the exception of the cue points on protected pages), press the F5 (ALL  
CLR) and F key together.  
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MULTI CUE SET UP menu  
This menu is displayed by pressing the following keys: MULTI CUE ) F8  
F13  
F12  
F11  
F10  
F9  
F1  
F2  
F3  
F4  
F5  
F6  
F7  
F8  
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Key  
F1  
Key designation  
AUTO STEP  
For setting the auto step  
mode.  
Description  
ON: Moves the cursor to the next item automatically when a  
cue point is registered.  
OFF: Cursor is not moved.  
≥When F2 (PAG MODE) below is at ON, the cursor moves only  
on the page.  
≥For example, upon completion of registration of cue point  
number 10, the cursor moves to the time code input site of cue  
number 1 on the same page.  
≥When F2 (PAG MODE) below is at OFF, the cursor moves  
between two pages.  
≥For example, upon completion of registration of cue point  
number 10, the cursor moves to the time code input site of cue  
number 1 on the next page.  
F2  
F3  
PAG MODE  
For setting the cursor  
movement mode.  
ON: Cursor moves only on the same page.  
OFF: Cursor moves between two pages.  
PAG CLR  
For clearing cue data on a  
page.  
All the cue data on a page is cleared.  
This function is executed when the key is pressed together with  
the F key.  
≥Data on a protected page is not cleared.  
F4  
F5  
——  
ALL CLR  
All the cue data is cleared.  
For clearing all the cue  
data.  
This function is executed when the key is pressed together with  
the F key.  
≥Data on a protected page is not cleared.  
F6–F7  
F8  
——  
EXIT  
Returns the VTR to the MULTI CUE menu screen.  
F9  
CLUTCH  
ON: Sets the clutch to the j1a, 0a, i1a or i2a speed.  
For setting the dial clutch  
in the VAR mode.  
OFF: The clutch is not set.  
F10  
F11  
MAX SP.  
s1<>r2: Tape speed in the range of j1 to i2  
s1<>r1: Tape speed in the range of j1 to i1  
0<>r1: Tape speed in the range of 0 to i1  
For setting the maximum  
tape speed in the VAR  
mode.  
AUTO FRZ°  
ON: A freeze frame is output when the EXECUTE button is  
pressed during variable mode. (Tape running continues.)  
The setting is released when the STOP, PLAY, FF, REW,  
JOG, VAR or SHTL button is pressed.  
For setting the freeze  
frame output in the VAR  
mode.  
OFF: A freeze frame is not output.  
F12  
F13  
——  
CUE ROLL  
Sets the preroll time.  
For setting the preroll time. Preroll time can be set in 1-second steps from 0 to 30 sec.  
°This item is operational on the MULTI CUE menu screen.  
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INSERT/ASSEMBLE MANUAL EDIT menu  
Press the ASSEM (or INSERT )> F12 keys to display the MANUAL EDIT menu.  
F13  
F12  
F11  
F10  
F9  
F1  
F2  
F3  
F4  
F5  
F6  
F7  
F8  
Key  
F1–F7  
F8  
Key designation  
Description  
——  
SET UP  
Transfers the VTR to the MANUAL EDIT SET UP menu screen.  
F9  
INSERT/ASSEMBLE  
For setting the editing  
mode ON/OFF.  
Selects the editing mode.  
ON: Sets the editing mode to ON.  
OFF: Sets the editing mode to OFF.  
F10–F11 ——  
F12  
F13  
AUTO EDIT  
Transfers the VTR to the AUTO EDIT menu screen.  
CH SELECT  
For selecting the editing  
channel.  
Transfers the VTR to the INSERT MANUAL EDIT CH SELECT  
(editing channel selection) menu screen (but only for insert  
editing).  
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INSERT MANUAL EDIT CH SELECT menu  
This menu is displayed by pressing the following keys: INSERT > F12 > F13  
F13  
F12  
F11  
F10  
F9  
F1  
F2  
F3  
F4  
F5  
F6  
F7  
F8  
°CH-5 to CH-8 are not displayed when PCM audio has been set to the 4-channel format.  
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INSERT MANUAL EDIT CH SELECT menu  
Key  
F1  
Key designation  
VIDEO  
Description  
For selecting the video  
channel ON/OFF.  
CH-1  
For selecting the audio  
CH1 ON/OFF.  
CH-2  
For selecting the audio  
CH2 ON/OFF.  
CH-3  
For selecting the audio  
CH3 ON/OFF.  
CH-4  
For selecting the audio  
CH4 ON/OFF.  
CUE  
For selecting the cue  
channel ON/OFF.  
TC  
F2  
F3  
F4  
F5  
F6  
F7  
For selecting the editing channel.  
Valid only for insert editing.  
ON: Selected as the editing channel.  
OFF: Not selected as the editing channel.  
≥In the case of insert editing with selection of digital audio  
channel only, be sure to continue with a stabilized input video  
signal.  
≥If the input video signal is distorted, audio might not be  
recorded properly.  
For selecting the LTC time  
code channel ON/OFF.  
F8  
F9  
SET UP  
Transfers the VTR to the MANUAL EDIT SET UP menu screen.  
CH-5  
For selecting the audio  
CH5 ON/OFF.  
CH-6  
For selecting the audio  
CH6 ON/OFF.  
CH-7  
For selecting the audio  
CH7 ON/OFF.  
CH-8  
For selecting the audio  
CH8 ON/OFF.  
For selecting the editing channel.  
Valid only for insert editing.  
ON: Selected as the editing channel.  
OFF: Not selected as the editing channel.  
F10  
F11  
F12  
≥In the case of insert editing with selection of digital audio  
channel only, be sure to continue with a stabilized input video  
signal.  
≥If the input video signal is distorted, audio might not be  
recorded properly.  
F13  
CH SELECT  
Transfers the VTR to the INSERT MANUAL EDIT menu screen.  
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INSERT/ASSEMBLE MANUAL EDIT SET UP menu  
Press the ASSEM (or INSERT )> F12 keys to change to the MANUAL EDIT menu, then press the F8 key  
to display this menu.  
OR  
Press the SET UP > F2 keys to display this menu.  
F13  
F12  
F11  
F10  
F9  
F1  
F2  
F3  
F4  
F5  
F6  
F7  
F8  
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INSERT/ASSEMBLE MANUAL EDIT SET UP menu  
Key  
F1  
Key designation  
TIMING°  
For setting the edit timing.  
Description  
Sets the timing with which to record the fields at the edit IN point  
and OUT point. This menu item can be set by pressing the F1  
key and the F key together.  
F1:  
Editing starts from the odd-numbered field at the IN  
point, and it ends when an even-numbered field one  
frame before the OUT point is recorded.  
F2:  
Editing starts from the even-numbered field at the IN  
point, and it ends when an odd-numbered field at the  
OUT point is recorded.  
F1/F2: The fields for the edit IN point and OUT point are determined  
by the timing at which the edit command is issued.  
If the edit timing command is issued in an even-  
numbered field, editing is ended in an odd-numbered  
field; conversely, if the edit timing command is issued in  
an odd-numbered field, editing is ended in an even-  
numbered field.  
≥
The edit timing can also be set on the AUTO EDIT SET UP menu.  
If a different mode has been set on the AUTO EDIT SET UP  
menu, the mode which has been set on the INSERT/ASSEMBLE  
MANUAL EDIT SET UP menu will be changed.  
≥The F1 setting is forcibly established when the CONTROL  
(REMOTE/LOCAL) switch has been set to LOCAL.  
F2–F7  
F8  
——  
EXIT  
Returns the VTR to the MANUAL EDIT menu screen.  
F9  
ERR.STP  
Error stop.  
When the ENV value at which editing started (5 frames before)  
has dropped to 25% below the REC ENV value when optimizing  
was completed, an error is considered to have occurred, and one  
of the following operations is selected.  
ON: During execution of editing in optimize mode, if an error  
has occurred up to the IN point, editing is aborted and the  
stop mode is assumed.  
OFF: Displays a message and continues editing when an error  
has occurred.  
F10  
TRACKING  
For adjusting the tracking.  
Under normal times, tracking adjustment is not necessary.  
Adjustment is made if tracking disparities have occurred during editing.  
VAR:  
The tracking can be adjusted manually.  
Refer to “Manually adjusting the tracking” (on page 106).  
The tracking is fixed.  
FIX:  
OPT. ONCE: At the initial editing after the cassette has been  
inserted, the tracking is optimized while the tape is  
playing back up to the IN point. The tracking is not  
subsequently optimized.  
When the PLAY button and STAND BY button are  
pressed together during EDIT/PLAY, the tracking  
is optimized again, and it is optimized with each  
EDIT/PLAY operation.  
OPT. AUTO: The tracking is optimized while the tape is playing  
back up to the IN point with each editing operation,  
and it is retained even if the VTR is transferred to  
another menu.  
Refer to “Automatically adjusting the tracking.”  
°This item cannot be displayed when the 1080/23p, 1080/24p, 1080/25p or 720/59p format has been selected. (It is  
forcibly set to F1.)  
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Key  
F11  
Key designation  
CAP LOCK  
For setting the capstan  
servo lock.  
Description  
For selecting the capstan servo lock mode during playback.  
4F AUTO (8F AUTO: 1080/23p, 1080/24p, 1080/25p, 1080/50i,  
576/50i):  
Assumes the color frame auto lock mode. If discontinuity is  
produced in the color frame during playback, the unit locks again  
to a new color frame.  
4F FORCE (8F FORCE: 1080/23p, 1080/24p, 1080/25p,  
1080/50i, 576/50i):  
Assumes the color frame forced lock mode. If there is any  
discontinuity in the color frame during playback, the unit  
preserves the field sequence at initial lock.  
2F: Assumes frame lock mode.  
≥The capstan servo lock mode can be set in HOME SET UP  
menu. If the two settings differ, priority is given to the final  
mode setting.  
F12  
F13  
FD TIME°  
For setting the audio fade  
time.  
Valid when the F13 key is set to X FADE or V FADE.  
The times that can be set are as follows: 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 50,  
100 ms.  
(Initial setting is 5 ms.)  
For the setting procedure, refer to “Selecting the audio fade time”  
(on page 107).  
MODE°  
For setting the audio fade  
edit.  
Audio editing can be accomplished while cross-fade editing prior  
playback audio and input audio or V-fade editing.  
X FADE: Performs audio cross-fade editing.  
CUT:  
Performs cut (normal) editing.  
V FADE: Performs audio V-fade editing.  
°Only CUT can be selected when TAPE has been selected as the EDIT REC STATE setting. However, FADE can be  
selected by pressing this key and F key together, in which case the EDIT REC STATE setting is switched to EE1.  
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INSERT/ASSEMBLE MANUAL EDIT SET UP menu  
∑ EDIT REC INHIBIT mode display  
This display shows the statuses of the editing inhibit modes.  
≥SOFTWARE  
≥The editing inhibit modes selected for each channel are shown  
here. Refer to “Selecting the SOFTWARE inhibit channels.”  
≥VIDEO:  
Video channel editing is inhibited.  
≥CH1–CH8  
(CH4): Digital audio channel editing is inhibited.  
Cue channel editing is inhibited.  
≥CUE:  
≥TC:  
Time code channel editing is inhibited.  
≥HOME  
≥The recording inhibit modes established using the F13 (REC  
INH) key on the HOME menu are shown here.  
≥FREE:  
Recording can be performed.  
≥NRML REC: The normal recording mode is inhibited.  
≥ALL:  
All recording/editing operations are inhibited.  
≥CASSETTE  
≥The recording inhibit modes established by the cassette tape are  
shown here.  
≥FREE:  
≥VID/CNTL: The video and control signals are inhibited.  
≥ALL: All recording/editing operations are inhibited.  
Recording can be performed.  
∑ Sequence of priority for recording inhibit modes  
A sequence of priority applies to the inhibit modes and, depending on which modes have been  
selected, it may not be possible to perform recording. If, for example, “ALL” has been selected  
for CASSETTE, no editing or recording will be possible regardless of the other settings.  
First:  
Second: HOME  
Third: SOFTWARE  
CASSETTE  
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INSERT/ASSEMBLE MANUAL EDIT SET UP menu  
∑ Selecting the SOFTWARE inhibit channels  
(1) Press the center cursor key. The cursor now appears.  
Center cursor key  
Cursor key  
(2) Press the cursor key to move the cursor to the channel where editing is to be inhibited.  
CH4  
(3) Press the center cursor key. Once the display appears in reverse video, the selection of the  
editing inhibit channel is completed. When the center cursor key is pressed again, the editing  
inhibit is released.  
CH4  
(3) ≥Assembly editing cannot be selected if there is even one editing inhibit channel.  
ONotesN  
≥When ALL or PRE CTL has been set for CASSETTE EDIT REC INHIBIT or HOME REC IN-  
HIBIT, all recording and editing operations will be inhibited.  
≥When VIDEO/CNTL has been set for CASSETTE EDIT REC INHIBIT, editing inhibit applies to  
the video channel at all times.  
∑ REC ENV display  
This shows the RF envelope level at which sound is played back from the rotary recording heads during  
playback.  
RECENV  
5
4
3
2
1
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∑ Tracking  
≥Automatically adjusting the tracking (optimizing)  
To optimize the tracking automatically, press the F10 (TRACKING) key to select OPT ONCE or  
OPT AUTO.  
Set the preroll time to 5 seconds or more.  
≥At the OPT ONCE setting, the tracking is optimized only once while the tape is playing up to  
the IN point during the first editing after the cassette has been inserted. The tracking is not sub-  
sequently optimized, and the value is fixed.  
≥At the OPT AUTO setting, the tracking is optimized while the tape is playing up to the IN point  
with each editing.  
ONotesN  
≥The OPT ONCE setting is suitable when continuous editing is to be performed such as in the  
case below. (If OPT AUTO is set when this kind of editing is to be performed, the tracking error  
may build up.)  
Base  
Edit 1  
Edit 2  
Edit 3  
Base  
≥The OPT AUTO setting is suitable when intermittent editing is to be performed such as in the  
case below.  
Base  
Edit 1  
Base  
Edit 2  
Base  
≥Proceed as follows to optimize the tracking again using OPT ONCE.  
≥(1) Press the INSERT or ASSEMBLE button to highlight the F9 key and establish the editing  
mode. Check that the INSERT or ASSEMBLE LED has lighted.  
ASSEM INSERT  
≥(2) Press the PLAY button to establish the PLAY (EDIT PLAY) mode.  
≥(3) Optimizing is initiated by pressing the PLAY and STAND BY buttons together.  
ONotesN  
≥(1) The optimized tracking value is retained even when the VTR is transferred to another  
menu.  
≥(2) The following message appears while the tracking is being optimized, and the ∆ mark that  
indicates the tracking value appears to show the progress made in the processing.  
OPTIMIZING  
Upon completion of the optimizing, the following message appears, the TRACK OPT ap-  
pears on the INSERT/ASSEMBLE MANUAL EDIT and HOME menu screens.  
COMPLETE  
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(3) The following message appears and optimizing is suspended in the following cases:  
≥When the VTR is set to a mode other than PLAY while optimizing is underway.  
≥When optimizing has failed.  
≥When no video signals have been recorded on the tape.  
≥When no CTL signals have been recorded on the tape.  
NOT COMPLETE  
At times like these, the center value (0) is set as the optimized value.  
(4) If the optimizing processing fails to be completed even after 5 seconds, the following mes-  
sage appears and optimizing is suspended.  
TIME OVER  
(5) When the cassette is ejected, the optimized value is canceled.  
∑ Manually adjusting the tracking  
(1) Insert the tape, and play it back.  
(2) Press the F10 (TRACKING) key and set it to VAR.  
TRACKING  
VAR  
(3) Turn the ADJUST control, and adjust it so that the envelope level is set to its maximum.  
ADJUST  
RECENV  
5
4
3
2
1
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∑ Selecting the audio fade time  
(1) Press the F13 (MODE) key to set it to X FADE or V FADE.  
MODE  
X FADE  
(2) Press the F12 (FD TIME) key.  
FD TIME  
10  
(3) Turn the ADJUST control to select the audio fade time.  
ADJUST  
25  
V FADE  
X FADE  
V FADE  
Advance playback  
signals  
Advance playback  
signals  
Insert signals  
V
X
V
X
Fade time  
IN point  
Fade time  
OUT point  
The solid lines indicate X fading.  
The broken lines indicate V fading.  
ONoteN  
The V fade time is a multiple of the time set for FD TIME.  
If, for instance, FD TIME is to be set to 100ms:  
X fading  
100 ms  
V fading  
200 ms  
100 ms  
100 ms  
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INSERT/ASSEMBLE AUTO EDIT menu  
The AUTO EDIT menu is displayed by pressing the following keys: ASSEM or INSERT # F12  
F13  
F12  
F11  
F10  
F9  
F1  
F2  
F3  
F4  
F5  
F6  
F7  
F8  
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INSERT/ASSEMBLE AUTO EDIT menu  
Key  
F1  
Key designation  
LAST X  
Description  
When the F1 key is pressed, “LOAD” is displayed, and the edit  
For calling the edit data to  
be input.  
data which was input last is called.  
F2  
F3  
LAST ED  
For calling all the last data  
edited.  
When the F2 key is pressed, “LOAD” is displayed, and all the  
data which was edited last is called.  
W/PLYR  
Continuous VTR remote  
control ON/OFF.  
Performs remote control of VTR connected by RS-422A.  
ON: Remote control possible.  
OFF: Unit operated independently.  
≥See also F5 (PLYR SEL) key.  
F4  
F5  
VAR MEMO  
Variable memory.  
This function stores the playback speed and direction settings  
established by the search dial in its memory and automatically  
reproduces these settings. (At times, these settings are  
reproduced by one’s own VTR; at other times, they may control  
the player that is connected.)  
ON: Enables the variable memory function.  
OFF: Disables the variable memory function.  
PLYR SEL  
PLYR-1: Controls the VTR connected to REMOTE OUT  
Selects player for remote  
control.  
connector.  
PLYR-2: Controls the VTR connected to REMOTE IN/OUT  
connector.  
F6  
F7  
R/P SEL  
Selects VTR for operation.  
PLAYER:  
Performs remote control of the player selected by  
F5 (PLYR SEL) key.  
RECORDER: Control is the main unit (recorder) only.  
TRIM  
ON: Registered edit points are corrected by frame unit.  
Frame correction of edit  
point.  
OFF: Releases trim function.  
F8  
F9  
SET UP  
Transfers the VTR to the AUTO EDIT SET UP menu screen.  
INSERT  
ON: Sets the editing mode ON.  
For setting the editing  
mode ON/OFF.  
OFF: Sets the editing mode OFF.  
F10  
SPLIT  
Split editing ON/OFF.  
This function registers each audio and video edit point during  
insert editing.  
ON: Enables split editing.  
OFF: Releases split editing.  
(For details, refer to pages 41 and 42 in the Hardware Operating  
Instructions.)  
F11  
F12  
F13  
——  
MANUAL EDIT  
Transfers the VTR to the MANUAL EDIT menu screen.  
CH SELECT  
Edit channel selection.  
Transfers the VTR to the INSERT AUTO EDIT CH SELECT  
(editing channel selection) menu screen (but only for insert  
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INSERT/ASSEMBLE AUTO EDIT menu  
∑ Tape position indicator  
This indicates the edit points (IN and OUT) and tape positions of the recorder and player.  
≥EOT (end of tape) or BOT (beginning of tape) is displayed when  
the tape is at its end or beginning.  
≥During split editing, the audio and video edit points are indicated  
separately.  
∑ Duration  
If the duration is known, it is sufficient to enter only the IN or OUT  
edit points for the recorder and player: the remaining points will  
be automatically calculated.  
(Recorder’s time code readout value)  
(Player’s time code readout value)  
(Editing time)  
∑ Entering the edit points  
(1) Input the points directly using the number keys.  
1) Press the center cursor key.  
The cursor now appears.  
Center cursor key  
Cursor key  
2) Press the cursor key to move the cursor to the data input position (player’s IN point in  
the figure).  
IN  
:
:
:
P
3) Press the center cursor key.  
The cursor now changes into a column cursor.  
IN 0 :  
:
:
P
4) Input the edit point using the number keys.  
0
0
0
0
3
4
1
4
5) Press the ENT key.  
Follow the same steps to enter the IN and OUT points of the recorder and player.  
≥Enter three edit points for the recorder and player.  
(Refer to the section on duration.)  
≥To clear the data: Move the cursor to the position where the data is to be cleared, and press  
the center cursor key. The cursor now changes into a column cursor. The  
entered point can be cleared by pressing the C key now.  
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(2) Search the edit point using the search dial.  
1) Search the edit point using the search dial.  
2) Press the ENTRY button.  
≥Trimming operations  
(1) Press the center cursor key.  
The cursor now appears.  
Center cursor key  
Cursor key  
(2) Press the cursor key to move the cursor to the section with the data to be trimmed.  
IN 00:00:02:14  
R
(3) Set the F7 (TRIM) key to ON.  
TRIM  
ON  
(4) Press the center cursor key again so that the cursor is made to serve as a column cursor.  
(5) Press the “i” or “j” button to trim the edit point in 1-frame increments.  
Each time the “i” button is pressed, the point is incremented by  
1 frame.  
If the “i” button is held down, the point is incremented continu-  
ously.  
(6) Press the F7 (TRIM) key to set it to OFF.  
TRIM  
OFF  
IN 00:00:02:16  
R
ONotesN  
When the edit points are entered during editing with the player or editor (recorder), the final (fourth) edit point  
is automatically calculated from the other edit points and entered as a virtual edit point.  
≥The “¢” mark appears at the side of a virtual edit point display.  
≥If a virtual edit point is to be cleared, it will be cleared automatically by clearing the other edit points.  
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INSERT/ASSEMBLE AUTO EDIT menu  
Input the data using the scratchpad.  
1) Press the center cursor key.  
The cursor now appears.  
Center cursor key  
Cursor key  
2) Press the cursor key to move the cursor to the time code IN or OUT position which is to be  
input.  
3) Press the FROM key.  
The time code at the cursor position is displayed inside the register.  
SPR DATA  
00 : 14 : 03 : 05  
4) Use the “i”, “j” and number keys to increment or decrement the time code, and press the  
ENT key.  
The operation result is now displayed inside the register.  
5) Press the cursor keys to move the cursor to the cursor position (IN or OUT) to which the ope-  
ration result is to be copied.  
6) Press the COPY key.  
The time code of the changed edit point is now displayed.  
≥If an illegal number was input during the incrementing or decrementing in step 4), an error mes-  
sage will appear.  
ERROR INVALID TC DATA  
≥Corrections can be made until the COPY key is pressed.  
≥Calling the edit data which was input last  
(1) Press the center cursor key.  
The cursor now appears.  
(2) Press the cursor key to move the cursor to the data section which is to be called.  
(3) Press the F1 (LAST X) key to set it to LOAD.  
The data which was input last now appears.  
IN 00:00:02:16  
≥Calling all the data which was edited last  
(1) Press the F2 (LAST ED) key to set it to LOAD.  
All the data which was edited last now appears.  
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INSERT/ASSEMBLE AUTO EDIT menu  
∑ 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  
ON  
≥If the IN and OUT points have already been entered, they are automatically cleared.  
≥If ON is set for the split mode, it is forcibly set to OFF.  
≥When the variable memory function is used, AUDIO IN and OUT points cannot be entered.  
3. Input the VTR’s edit IN point.  
This serves as the variable memory playback start point.  
≥There is no need to set the OUT point with variable memory playback.  
4
Set the initial speed using the search dial.  
The initial speed is now shown on the search indicator.  
5. Press the PREROLL and EXECUT buttons together to start operation.  
The tape travels to the preroll point, and playback starts at the initial speed.  
6. When the edit IN point is passed, the EXECUTE button lamp starts blinking.  
7. Turn the search dial and enter the tape speed in the memory.  
≥The data can be stored in the memory while the EXECUTE button lamp is blinking.  
≥When the memory becomes full, the EXECUTE button lamp comes on, and no more data  
can be stored in the memory.  
≥To change the initial speed or data stored in the memory, repeat the procedure from  
step 4.  
8. To end the variable memory operation, press the STOP button.  
9. To reproduce the data stored in the memory, press the EXECUTE button.  
∫ The tape plays from the position past the IN point in accordance with the data stored in the  
memory, and it keeps traveling at the last speed stored in the memory until the STOP button  
is pressed.  
∫ The data stored in the memory is cleared when the F4 (VAR MEMO) button is set from OFF  
to ON.  
∫ It is also cleared when the power switch is set to OFF.  
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INSERT/ASSEMBLE AUTO EDIT menu  
∑ Variable memory editing  
By operating the search dial on a VTR connected to the unit’s RS-422A REMOTE OUT connector or REMOTE  
IN/OUT connector, the playback speed and direction can be stored in that VTR’s memory, and the memory  
data can be reproduced during automatic editing and stored in this unit (recorder).  
1. Set the F3 (W/PLYR) key to ON.  
W/PLYR  
ON  
∫ 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  
ON  
3. Enter the recorder’s video IN and OUT points as well as the player’s IN point.  
4. Select the player using the F6 (R/P SEL) key, and set the initial speed using the search dial.  
The initial speed is now shown on the search indicator.  
5. Press the PREVIEW/REVIEW button.  
The tape travels to the preroll point, and playback starts at the initial speed.  
6. When the edit IN point is passed, the EXECUTE button lamp starts blinking.  
7. Use the recorder’s search dial to store the speed up to the recorder’s OUT point in the me-  
mory.  
The data can be stored in the memory up to the recorder’s OUT point while the EXECUTE  
button lamp is blinking. When the memory becomes full, the EXECUTE button lamp comes  
on, and no more data can be stored in the memory.  
8. To preview data stored in the memory, press the PREVIEW/REVIEW button.  
The data stored in the memory is then reproduced.  
Phase synchronization is not performed. To adjust the edit timing, use the F9 (DLY STRT)  
key on the INSERT/ASSEMBLE AUTO EDIT SET UP menu.  
9. To change the data stored in the memory during preview, operate the search dial. The  
EXECUTE button lamp blinks, and the new data is stored.  
10. Press the STOP button to change the initial speed which was stored in the memory.  
Set the F6 (R/P SEL) key to PLAYER, and set the initial speed using the search dial while  
pressing the STOP button. If the initial speed is changed, the data stored in the memory will  
be cleared so repeat the operation from step 5.  
11. To proceed with variable memory automatic editing, press the REC/EDIT button. The play-  
er’s tape is played back in accordance with the data stored in the memory and entered in this  
unit (recorder).  
12. To review, press the REC/EDIT button and, upon completion of the editing, press the PRE-  
VIEW/REVIEW button.  
≥The data stored in the memory is cleared when the F10 (VAR MEMO) key is set from OFF  
to ON.  
≥The data stored in the memory is also cleared when the power switch is set to OFF.  
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INSERT AUTO EDIT CH SELECT menu  
This menu is displayed by pressing the following keys: INSERT # F12 # F13  
F13  
F12  
F11  
F10  
F9  
F1  
F2  
F3  
F4  
F5  
F6  
F7  
F8  
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INSERT AUTO EDIT CH SELECT menu  
Key  
F1  
Key designation  
VIDEO  
Description  
For selecting the video  
channel ON/OFF.  
CH-1  
For selecting the audio  
CH1 ON/OFF.  
CH-2  
For selecting the audio  
CH2 ON/OFF.  
CH-3  
For selecting the audio  
CH3 ON/OFF.  
CH-4  
For selecting the audio  
CH4 ON/OFF.  
CUE  
For selecting the cue  
channel ON/OFF.  
TC  
F2  
F3  
F4  
F5  
F6  
F7  
For selecting the editing channel.  
Valid only for insert editing.  
ON: Selected as the editing channel.  
OFF: Not selected as the editing channel.  
≥In the case of insert editing with selection of digital audio  
channel only, be sure to continue with a stabilized input video  
signal.  
If the input video signal is distorted, audio might not be  
recorded properly.  
For selecting the LTC time  
code channel ON/OFF.  
F8  
F9  
SET UP  
Transfers the VTR to the AUTO EDIT SET UP menu screen.  
CH-5  
For selecting the audio  
CH5 ON/OFF.  
CH-6  
For selecting the audio  
CH6 ON/OFF.  
CH-7  
For selecting the audio  
CH7 ON/OFF.  
CH-8  
For selecting the audio  
CH8 ON/OFF.  
For selecting the editing channel.  
Valid only for insert editing.  
ON: Selected as the editing channel.  
OFF: Not selected as the editing channel.  
F10  
F11  
F12  
≥In the case of insert editing with selection of digital audio  
channel only, be sure to continue with a stabilized input video  
signal.  
If the input video signal is distorted, audio might not be  
recorded properly.  
F13  
CH SELECT  
Transfers the VTR to the INSERT AUTO EDIT menu screen.  
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INSERT/ASSEMBLE AUTO EDIT SET UP menu  
This menu is displayed by pressing the following keys: ASSEM (or INSERT ) to change to the AUTO  
EDIT menu, then press the F8 key  
OR  
SET UP ) F2  
F13  
F12  
F11  
F10  
F9  
F1  
F2  
F3  
F4  
F5  
F6  
F7  
F8  
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Key  
F1  
Key designation  
TIMING°1  
For setting the edit timing.  
Description  
Sets the timing at which to record the fields at the edit IN point  
and OUT point. This timing can be set by pressing the F1 key  
and the F key together.  
F1:  
Editing starts from the odd-numbered field at the IN  
point, and it ends when an even-numbered field one  
frame before the OUT point is recorded.  
F2:  
Editing starts from the even-numbered field at the IN  
point, and it ends when an odd-numbered field at the  
OUT point is recorded.  
F1/F2: The fields for the edit IN point and OUT point are  
determined by the timing at which the edit command is issued.  
If the edit timing command is issued in an even-numbered  
field, editing is ended in an odd-numbered field;  
conversely, if the edit timing command is issued in an  
odd-numbered field, editing is ended in an even-numbered  
field. However, the F1 setting is forcibly established when  
manual editing is performed using this unit alone.  
Bear in mind that if mutually different settings have been  
selected, the setting selected last takes precedence.  
≥The timing can also be set using the F1 (TIMING) key of the  
MANUAL SET UP menu.  
F2  
F3  
F4  
V PREV  
Video preview.  
Selects the video signals for preview duration (between IN and  
OUT points).  
VVV: Monitors video input signals.  
VBV: Monitors black signals.  
A PREV  
Audio preview.  
Selects the audio signals for preview duration (between IN and  
OUT points).  
SSS: Monitors audio input signals.  
SMS: Monitors mute sound.  
PLR SYNC  
Player synchronization.  
Sets whether to activate the phase synchronization function in  
deck-to-deck editing and set the editing accuracy to n0 (when  
TC is selected).  
ON: The phase synchronization function is activated, and the  
editing accuracy is set to n0 (when TC is selected).  
However, when CF does not match during editing in the CF  
mode, the player’s IN point is forcibly incremented by  
i1–i3 (when 8F is set).  
OFF: The phase synchronization function is not activated.  
F5  
F6  
F7  
PREROLL  
Sets the preroll time in 1-second increments.  
For setting the preroll time. Any time from 0 to 30 seconds can be selected. (Initial setting is 5 seconds.)  
POSTROLL  
Sets the postroll time in 1-second increments.  
For setting the postroll time. Any time from 0 to 30 seconds can be selected. (Initial setting is 2 seconds.)  
Compensates the reaction time after the ENTRY button is pressed  
For compensating the time until the actual operation. Compensation from 0 to 30 frames  
2 in  
with a time lag 1-frame increments can be provided. (Initial setting is 0 frame.  
REACTION  
°
)
≥When an edit point has been set by the ENTRY button, the  
value obtained after subtracting the reaction time from the  
moment when the button was pressed becomes the edit point.  
Operation  
1. Press the F7 (REACTION) key.  
2. Adjust with the ADJUST control.  
3. Press the F7 key.  
°1This item cannot be displayed when the 1080/23p, 1080/24p, 1080/25p or 720/59p format has been selected. (It is  
forcibly set to F1.)  
°2This range differs depending on the format used.  
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Key  
F8  
Key designation  
EXIT  
Description  
Returns the VTR to the AUTO EDIT menu screen.  
F9  
DLY STRT  
Delay start.  
Sets the timing after the playback command was issued until the  
actual operation in 1-frame increments. (This is used to facilitate  
the synchronization with another VTR which has a different servo  
reference.)  
The timing can be set from j30 frames to i30 frames°1 in  
1-frame increments. (Initial setting is 0 frame.) (With a “j” value,  
the operation is performed earlier, and the preroll time is  
compensated for in the LOCAL mode. With a “i” value, the  
operation is performed later, and it takes effect both in the  
REMOTE and LOCAL modes.)  
F10  
TRACKING  
For adjusting the tracking.  
At normal times, tracking adjustment is not necessary. Adjustment  
is made if tracking disparities have occurred during editing.  
VAR:  
The tracking can be adjusted manually.  
Refer to “Manually adjusting the tracking” (on page 106).  
The tracking is fixed.  
FIX:  
OPT. ONCE: At the initial editing after the cassette has been  
inserted, the tracking is optimized while the tape is  
playing back up to the IN point. The tracking is not  
subsequently optimized. Tracking can be optimized  
again. Refer to “Automatically adjusting the  
tracking” (on page 105). When the PLAY button  
and STAND BY button are pressed together during  
EDIT/PLAY, the tracking is optimized again, and it  
is optimized with each EDIT/PLAY operation.  
OPT. AUTO: The tracking is optimized while the tape is playing  
back up to the IN point with each editing operation,  
and it is retained even if the VTR is transferred to  
another menu. Refer to “Automatically adjusting the  
tracking” (on page 105).  
F11  
CAP LOCK  
For setting the capstan  
servo lock.  
For selecting the capstan servo lock mode during playback.  
4F AUTO (8F AUTO: 1080/23p, 1080/24p, 1080/25p, 1080/50i, 576/50i):  
Assumes the color frame auto lock mode. If discontinuity is  
produced in the color frame during playback, the unit locks again  
to a new color frame.  
4F FORCE (8F FORCE: 1080/23p, 1080/24p, 1080/25p, 1080/50i, 576/50i):  
Assumes the color frame forced lock mode. If there is any  
discontinuity in the color frame during playback, the unit  
preserves the field sequence at initial lock.  
2F: Assumes frame lock mode.  
≥The capstan servo lock mode can be set in HOME SET UP menu.  
If the two settings differ, priority is given to the final mode setting.  
F12  
F13  
FD TIME°2  
For setting the audio fade  
time.  
Valid when the F13 key is set to X FADE or V FADE.  
The times that can be set are as follows: 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 50,  
100 ms. (Initial setting is 5 ms.)  
For the setting procedure, refer to “Setting the audio fade time”  
(on page 107).  
MODE°2  
For selecting audio fade  
editing.  
Audio editing can be accomplished while cross-fade editing prior  
playback audio and input audio or V-fade editing.  
X FADE: Performs audio cross-fade editing.  
CUT:  
Performs cut (normal) editing.  
V FADE: Performs audio V-fade editing.  
°1This range differs depending on the format used.  
°2Only CUT can be selected when TAPE has been selected as the EDIT REC STATE setting. However, FADE can be  
selected by pressing this key and F key together, in which case the EDIT REC STATE setting is switched to EE1.  
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INSERT/ASSEMBLE AUTO EDIT SET UP menu  
∑ Selecting the preroll time  
(1) Press the F5 (PREROLL) key.  
(2) Set the preroll time using the ADJUST control.  
Any time up to 30 seconds can be set.  
ADJUST  
PREROLL  
25 SEC  
(3) Press the F5 key.  
≥If this setting is at variance from the preroll time set on the HOME SET UP menu, the preroll  
time selected last takes precedence.  
∑ Setting DLY START  
(1) Press the F9 (DLY STRT) key.  
(2) Set the time using the ADJUST control.  
(3) Press the F9 key.  
≥This is set when the VTR’s start timing is to be synchronized with the start timing of another  
VTR in the event that these timings differ.  
≥When this VTR is used as the master (recorder) in deck-to-deck operations, adjustment can be  
made in either the “i” or “j” direction, but when the VTR is used in the remote mode (when a  
controller is connected or this VTR is used as the player in deck-to-deck operations), adjust-  
ment can be made in the “i” (delay) direction only.  
∑ Setting EDIT REC INHIBIT  
The procedure is the same as for the INSERT/ASSEMBLE MANUAL EDIT SET UP menu (on  
page 98).  
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SET UP menu  
This menu is displayed by pressing the following key: SET UP  
F13  
F12  
F11  
F10  
F9  
F1  
F2  
F3  
F4  
F5  
F6  
F7  
F8  
Key  
F1  
Key designation  
HOME  
Description  
Transfers the VTR to the HOME SET UP menu screen.  
F2  
MAN EDIT  
Transfers the VTR to the INSERT/ASSEMBLE MANUAL EDIT  
SET UP menu screen.  
F3  
AUTO EDIT  
Transfers the VTR to the INSERT/ASSEMBLE AUTO EDIT SET  
UP menu screen.  
F4  
SYSTEM  
TC/CHR  
AUDIO IN  
AUDIO OUT  
——  
Transfers the VTR to the SYSTEM SET UP menu screen.  
Transfers the VTR to the TC/CHR SET UP menu screen.  
Transfers the VTR to the AUDIO IN SET UP menu screen.  
Transfers the VTR to the AUDIO OUT SET UP menu screen.  
F5  
F6  
F7  
F8–F9  
F10  
F11  
F12  
F13  
INTERFACE  
PANEL  
Transfers the VTR to the INTERFACE SET UP menu screen.  
Transfers the VTR to the PANEL SET UP menu screen.  
Transfers the VTR to the USER SET UP menu screen.  
Transfers the VTR to the ENGINEER SET UP menu screen.  
USER  
ENGINEER°  
°The ENGINEER menu is displayed by pressing the F and F13 keys at the same time.  
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INTERFACE SET UP menu  
This menu is displayed by pressing the following keys: SET UP ) F10  
F13  
F12  
F11  
F10  
F9  
F1  
F2  
F3  
F4  
F5  
F6  
F7  
F8  
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INTERFACE SET UP menu  
Key  
F1  
Key designation  
Description  
P-2  
When the component connected to the RS-422A REMOTE  
connector is to be operated by remote control, one of four modes  
can be selected to match the system configuration. The flow of  
the signals in each mode is displayed on the menu. (Refer to  
“Correlation between modes and connectors” (on page 125).)  
MODE-1: The VTR connected to the REMOTE OUT or  
REMOTE IN/OUT connector is controlled.  
RS-422A Control mode  
setting.  
MODE-2: Two or more VTRs are controlled in the same mode  
as this unit.  
MODE-3: The VTR connected to the REMOTE OUT connector  
can be controlled.  
MODE-4: Two or more VTRs can be controlled in the same  
mode as this unit.  
OFF:  
No control is exercised using RS-422A.  
F2  
RS-232C  
ON: Enables parameter settings and control.  
OFF: Disables parameter settings and control.  
BAUD RATE:  
Baud rate settings. The following baud rates  
can be set: 300, 600, 1200, 2400, 4800, and  
9600.  
DATA LENGTH: Data length setting. Data lengths 7 and 8 can  
be set.  
START BIT:  
STOP BIT:  
PARITY:  
Start bit setting. Start bit 1 (fixed).  
Stop bit setting. Start bits 1 and 2 can be set.  
Parity bit setting. Parity bits are NON, ODD  
and EVEN.  
F3  
F4  
F5  
F6  
PARA  
50P parallel remote  
ON/OFF.  
ON: Enables control.  
OFF: Disables control.  
AV CONT.  
V/A control.  
ON: Enables control from the V/A controller.  
OFF: Disables control from the V/A controller.  
The AV control parameter is fixed at the baud rate of 1200 bps.  
FF/REW MAX SP  
FF/REW maximum speed  
setting.  
Tape speed at FF or REW can be set at k50 or k32.  
50: Maximum tape speed at FF/REW can be set at n50 times.  
32: Maximum tape speed at FF/REW can be set at n32 times.  
DEV. ID  
Device type.  
Can be set by pressing the C, F and F6 keys simultaneously.  
Enables selection of the device ID returned to controller via  
RS-422A.  
There are 6 types of device ID: DEFAULT1, DEFAULT2, ID-1,  
ID-2, ID-3 and USER. Select ID to match the controller in use.  
To change the USER setting device ID, consult with service  
personnel.  
DEFAULT1: “F†130” is returned. (e.g. “F030” will be returned when  
the system frequency is 59 Hz.)  
DEFAULT2: “F†24C” is returned.  
ID-1:  
ID-2:  
ID-3:  
“4†103” is returned.  
“0†120” is returned.  
“F†119” is returned.  
USER:  
“Optional user setting” is returned.  
°1When the system frequency is 50 Hz or 25 Hz, “1” will replace the asterisk and “0” will replace it for all other  
frequencies.  
°2When the system frequency is 23 Hz or 24 Hz, “2” will replace the asterisk, “1” will replace when it is 50 Hz or  
25 Hz, and “0” will replace the asterisk for all other frequencies. However, even though the system frequency  
is 23 Hz, “0” will replace when the 30TC is selected as the RC_TC setting. (See page 86.)  
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INTERFACE SET UP menu  
Key  
F7  
Key designation  
PREREAD°1  
For setting pre-read from  
the remote commands.  
Description  
The setting can be changed by pressing the F7 key while holding  
down the F key.  
VIDEO: Video pre-read can be set.  
AUDIO: Audio pre-read can be set.  
V&A:  
Both video and audio pre-read can be set.  
F8  
F9  
EXIT  
Returns the VTR to the SET UP menu screen.  
UB PRESET  
For setting the UB preset  
from remote.  
Selects the setting destination for the TCG UB preset command  
supplied from the external source (RS-422/232C).  
L&V: Sets the destination for LTC UB and VITC UB.  
LTC: Sets the destination for LTC UB only.  
VITC: Sets the destination for VITC UB only.  
F10  
F11  
VAR LIMT°2  
Selects the limit speed for the VAR command supplied from the  
external source (RS-422/232C).  
This item can be set by pressing the F10 key and F key together.  
ON: The tape speed is limited to the range from j1x to i2x  
normal speed.  
OFF: The tape speed is limited to the range from j1.5x to  
i2.5x normal speed. (At speed above 2x or so or below  
j1x, pictures are searched without AT ON TRACK.)  
V. LEV. CNT  
Selects whether to vary the VTR HD/SD output in response to an  
external video component adjustment command (RS-422, V/A  
controller).  
NORMAL: Identifies HD/SD commands and varies the level of  
each.  
HD:  
SD:  
BOTH:  
Varies HD output level forcibly.  
Varies SD output level forcibly.  
Varies This is varied in tandem with the HD  
output/SD output level.  
F12–F13 ——  
°1 This item appears only when an SD format (525/59i or 625/50i) is used as the system format.  
°2ONoteN  
°2Set this item to OFF for slow editing with the unit connected to an editing controller (such as the BVE-9100).  
Phase synchronization may not be possible with slow editing near the j1t or i2t speed.  
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INTERFACE SET UP menu  
∑ Table of correlations between modes and connectors  
Connections used when the unit  
is used as the source unit and  
operated by remote control by an  
editor or when editing is  
performed using a controller  
(remote)  
Connections used when editing is  
performed by operating the  
controls on the unit's front panel  
(local)  
MODE  
IN  
OUT  
IN/OUT  
Disabled  
Disabled  
Disabled  
IN  
OUT  
IN/OUT  
Disabled  
Player 2  
Disabled  
Disabled  
Player 2  
Disabled  
MODE-1  
MODE-1  
MODE-2  
MODE-3  
MODE-3  
MODE-4  
Controller Player 1  
Controller Player 1  
Controller Player 1  
Disabled  
Disabled  
Disabled  
Player 1  
Disabled  
Disabled  
Player 1  
Disabled  
Disabled  
Disabled  
Disabled  
Disabled  
Player 1 Controller Disabled  
Player 1 Controller Disabled  
Player 1 Controller Disabled  
MODE-1 connection diagram  
—–  
===  
"
Command  
Return data  
"
MODE-2 connection diagram  
MODE-3 connection diagram  
MODE-4 connection diagram  
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INTERFACE SET UP menu  
∑ Setting the RS-232C parameters  
(1) Press the F2 (RS-232C) key to set it ON.  
The parameter display now appears.  
BAUD RATE:  
300, 600, 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600 bps  
DATA LENGTH: 7 or 8 bits  
START BIT:  
STOP BIT:  
PARITY:  
1 bit, fixed  
2 or 1 bit  
None, odd or even  
(2) Press the center cursor key.  
The input area now blinks.  
(3) Press the cursor keys to select the input area.  
The cursor moves on a block by block basis when the F key  
and cursor key are pressed together.  
4800  
BAUD RATE:  
(4) Press the center cursor key to set the parameter.  
9600  
BAUD RATE:  
(5) Press the ENT key to enter the setting.  
∑ Setting the V/A control parameters  
The AV control parameter is fixed at the baud rate of 1200 bps.  
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INTERFACE SET UP menu  
∑ Setting the CH ASSIGN audio channel  
The commands from a controller which has only analog audio CH1 and CH2 preset commands can be  
re-read and allotted to the digital audio CH1 to CH4 (or CH1 to CH8 with an 8-channel format) and CUE  
channels.  
(1) Press the center cursor key to display the cursor.  
The input area now blinks.  
(2) Move the cursor to the CH ASSIGN block by pressing the F key and cursor key together.  
AUDIO-1 CH-1  
AUDIO-2  
(3) Press the cursor key to move the cursor to the position of the channel to be selected.  
AUDIO-1  
AUDIO-2  
CH-2  
(4) Press the center cursor key to set the display ON or OFF.  
At ON, the channel will appear in reverse video.  
AUDIO-1  
AUDIO-2  
CH-2  
(5) Press the ENT key to enter the setting.  
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PANEL SET UP menu  
This menu is displayed by pressing the following keys: SET UP # F11  
F13  
F12  
F11  
F10  
F9  
F1  
F2  
F3  
F4  
F5  
F6  
F7  
F8  
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PANEL SET UP menu  
Key  
F1  
Key designation  
SOUND KEY  
Selection of click sound for HIGH: Loud click sound.  
Description  
OFF: No click sound.  
function keys and IN/OUT  
keys.  
LOW: Soft click sound.  
F2  
F3  
F4  
F5  
SOUND ALARM  
Selection of warning  
sound when error occurs.  
OFF: No warning sound.  
HIGH: Loud warning sound.  
LOW: Soft warning sound.  
JOG MAX SP.  
Jog maximum speed.  
s2 ( ) r2: Speed range from j2k to i2k.  
s1 ( ) r1: Speed range from j1k to i1k.  
s1 ( ) r2: Speed range from j1k to i2k.  
SHTL L/C/R  
Shuttle dial clutch  
ON/OFF.  
OFF: No clutch. (F5 key also goes off.)  
ON: Clutch set at three points: left edge, center and right edge.  
SHTL t8, t4  
OFF:  
No clutch.  
Selection of shuttle dial a8, t8:  
Clutch set at d8 speed positions.  
a4 clutch.  
t4, t8: Clutch set at four positions: d4k speed and d8k speed.  
t4 Clutch set at d4k speed positions.  
F6  
F7  
SHTL MAX SP.  
Shuttle maximum speed.  
50: The maximum shuttle speed is set to 50k normal playback.  
32: The maximum shuttle speed is set to 32k normal playback.  
16: The maximum shuttle speed is set to 16k normal playback.  
A.SCALE  
s20 (s18) dB: Scale marker of level meter is set to j20 (j18) dB.°  
Audio level meter scale  
setting.  
0 dB:  
Scale marker of level meter is set to j0 dB.  
°The setting will be j18 dB when the audio reference level has  
been set to j18 dB.  
F8  
F9  
EXIT  
Returns the VTR to the SET UP menu screen.  
TC INPUT  
Time code input mode  
STANDARD: In this mode, the time code is input starting from  
the first of the two hour digits.  
REVERSE: In this mode, the time code is input starting from  
the frame digits.  
These settings are valid in all modes in which the time code can  
be input manually.  
F10  
UNITY LD  
ALL A&V: Lamp lights when UNITY is set for all the digital  
audio record/playback system levels and the video  
playback system levels (excluding SYSTEM system  
levels).  
AUDIO PB: Lamp lights when all digital audio playback system  
levels are at unity.  
F11  
F12  
OP MAP  
Transfers the VTR to the OP MAP REMOTE menu screen.  
VAR MAX SP.  
Variable maximum speed.  
s1 ( ) r2: Speed range from j1k to i2k.  
s1 ( ) r1: Speed range from j1k to i1k.  
0 ( ) r1: Speed range from 0k to i1k.  
F13  
VAR CLUTCH  
Variable mode clutch  
ON/OFF.  
ON: Clutch set at j1/0/i1/i2k speed positions.  
OFF: No clutch.  
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PANEL SET UP (OP MAP REMOTE) menu  
Press the SET UP # F11 # F11 keys to display the OP MAP REMOTE menu.  
This menu is used to set and display the buttons, keys, controls, etc. which can be operated on the unit’s front  
panel in the remote mode.  
F13  
F12  
F11  
F10  
F9  
F1  
F2  
F3  
F4  
F5  
F6  
F7  
F8  
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PANEL SET UP (OP MAP REMOTE) menu  
Key  
F1  
Key designation  
VIDEO  
For adjusting the video  
level.  
Description  
Selects the VIDEO OUT menu level adjustment function. When  
the key is pressed, the display is highlighted.  
F2  
F3  
AUDIO  
For adjusting the audio  
level.  
Selects the AUDIO REC and PB level adjustment function.  
When the key is pressed, the display is highlighted.  
TRACKING  
For selecting the tracking  
adjustment.  
Selects the tracking adjustment. When the key is pressed, the  
display is highlighted.  
F4  
F5  
MON SEL  
For selecting the monitor.  
Selects the L/R selector button for monitoring the audio signals.  
When the key is pressed, the display is highlighted.  
MAP MODE  
For enabling key  
operations.  
ALL:  
All the keys can be operated by remote control.  
SELECT: The selected keys can be operated by remote control.  
F6  
F7  
FUNCTION  
For enabling or disabling  
all the functions.  
ENABLE: All the functions are enabled.  
DISABLE: All the functions are disabled.  
EJECT  
ENABLE: Eject operations are enabled.  
For enabling or disabling  
the operation of the  
EJECT button during  
remote control operations.  
DISABLE: Eject operations are disabled.  
F8  
EXIT  
Returns the VTR to the SET UP menu screen.  
F9–F12 ——  
F13 LOCAL  
Transfers the VTR to the OP MAP LOCAL menu screen.  
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PANEL SET UP (OP MAP REMOTE) menu  
∑ Correlation between F5 (MAP MODE) and F6 (FUNCTION) keys  
F5 (MAP MODE) F6 (FUNCTION)  
Description of setting  
Operation keys (STOP,  
PLAY, etc.)  
Function keys  
(F1 to F13, controls, etc.)  
ALL  
ENABLE  
DISABLE  
ENABLE  
Regardless of this menu’s  
settings, all settings are  
enabled.  
Regardless of this menu’s  
settings, all settings are  
enabled.  
Regardless of this menu’s  
settings, all settings are  
disabled.  
Regardless of this menu’s  
settings, all settings are  
disabled.  
SELECT  
Only functions selected by  
F1 to F4 on this menu and  
other specific functions  
enabled.  
Only keys selected on this  
menu enabled.  
DISABLE  
Regardless of this menu’s  
settings, all settings are  
disabled.  
As above.  
ONotesN  
≥Even when the F6 key has been set to ENABLE on this menu, its setting will be changed to  
DISABLE if the unit is in the remote control mode and it receives the LOCAL DISABLE com-  
mand.  
≥(The EJECT button acts in accordance with the F7 (EJECT) key setting.)  
≥At the time of shipment, the F6 key was set to ENABLE and the F5 key to SELECT.  
∑ OP MAP setting method  
≥Those buttons and keys which are marked on the graphics of the control panel shown on the  
display correspond to the buttons on the actual control panel.  
≥The part corresponding to a key or button which has been pressed on the control button is  
highlighted.  
≥When the JOG, VAR or SHTL button is pressed, the search dial appears.  
≥When the F1 (VIDEO) key is pressed, the ADJUST control appears.  
≥When the F2 (AUDIO) key is pressed, the ADJUST control appears.  
≥When the F3 (TRACKING) key is pressed, the ADJUST control appears.  
≥When the F4 (MON SEL) key is pressed, the L/R button appears.  
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PANEL SET UP (OP MAP LOCAL) menu  
Press the SET UP # F11 # F11 # F13 keys to display the OP MAP LOCAL menu.  
This menu is used to set and display the buttons, keys, controls, etc. which cannot be operated on the unit’s  
front panel in the local mode.  
The menu serves to prevent settings or adjustment values from being changed when the corresponding but-  
ton, key or control is touched by mistake.  
≥With the initial setting, all operations are enabled.  
F13  
F12  
F11  
F10  
F9  
F1  
F2  
F3  
F4  
F5  
F6  
F7  
F8  
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PANEL SET UP (OP MAP LOCAL) menu  
Key  
F1  
Key designation  
VIDEO  
For adjusting the video  
level.  
Description  
Selects the VIDEO OUT menu level adjustment function. When  
the key is pressed, the display is highlighted.  
F2  
F3  
AUDIO  
For adjusting the audio  
level.  
Selects the AUDIO REC and PB level adjustment function. When  
the key is pressed, the display is highlighted.  
TRACKING  
For selecting the tracking  
adjustment.  
Selects the tracking adjustment. When the key is pressed, the  
display is highlighted.  
F4  
F5  
MON SEL  
For selecting the monitor.  
Selects the L/R selector button for monitoring the audio signals.  
When the key is pressed, the display is highlighted.  
MAP MODE  
For enabling key  
operations.  
ALL:  
Regardless of the OP MAP settings, operation of all  
the functions is enabled.  
SELECT: Operation of the only the functions to be selected in  
the OP MAP mode is enabled.  
F6–F7  
——  
F8  
EXIT  
Returns the VTR to the SET UP menu screen.  
F9–F12 ——  
F13  
REMOTE  
Transfers the VTR to the OP MAP REMOTE menu screen.  
∑ OP MAP setting method  
≥Those buttons and keys which are marked on the graphics of the control panel shown on the  
display correspond to the buttons on the actual control panel.  
≥The part corresponding to a key or button which has been pressed on the control button is  
highlighted.  
≥When the JOG, VAR or SHTL button is pressed, the search dial appears.  
≥When the F1 (VIDEO) key is pressed, the ADJUST control appears.  
≥When the F2 (AUDIO) key is pressed, the ADJUST control appears.  
≥When the F3 (TRACKING) key is pressed, the ADJUST control appears.  
≥At the time of shipment, the F5 (MAP MODE) key was set to ALL so that all the keys, buttons,  
etc. are operational.  
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USER SET UP menu  
This menu is displayed by pressing the following keys: SET UP # F12  
F13  
F12  
F11  
F10  
F9  
F1  
F2  
F3  
F4  
F5  
F6  
F7  
F8  
OSET UP: USER menu function settingsN  
≥User files (SET UP menu)  
Key  
designation  
Syscon (User File)  
Key  
F1  
Description  
LOAD  
Press together with F key.  
For loading This calls the selected user files.  
user files.  
F+F1 Load  
Current File  
F2  
F3  
SAVE  
Press together with F key.  
For saving This saves the selected user files.  
user files.  
On Board RAM  
DELETE  
Press together with F key.  
For deleting This deletes the selected user files.  
user files.  
F4  
F5  
——  
F+F3 Delete  
F+F2  
Save  
POWER  
UP  
LAST:  
Call last file  
No. 1~10  
FACTRY: Call factory file°  
On Board RAM  
Sets the file 1 to 10: Calls user file.  
to be loaded  
when the  
power is  
VTR  
turned on.  
F6–F7 ——  
F8  
EXIT  
Returns the VTR to the SET UP menu  
screen.  
F9  
LOCK  
Press together with F key.  
For locking File selected with cursor locks and  
files.  
cannot be renewed or deleted. Press  
again to release the lock. Use with user  
files 5 to 10.  
F10  
PASSWORD Used to set or release the lock mode for  
Password. files 1 to 4 with a password. After this  
key is pressed, the 4-character  
password is input.  
F11–F13 ——  
°The items set using F1 to F7 on the SYSTEM SET UP menu (on pages  
141 and 143) are not rewritten even if the factory files are loaded.  
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USER SET UP menu  
∑ Saving user files  
Twelve files are provided in this unit.  
Two of these files are reserved: the LAST file containing the statuses established when the power was last  
turned off, and the FACTORY file containing the factory statuses (initial settings). These two files cannot be  
deleted or updated.  
The other 10 files are available as user files for storing the menu settings selected by the user.  
They can be called, deleted or updated as desired.  
(1) Set to the state in which the menu settings are to be saved.  
≥When UNITY and VAR settings are provided, the VAR values will also be saved even if the  
UNITY setting has been selected.  
(2) Press the cursor keys to select the number of the desired file.  
FACTORY  
1
2
3
4
The cursor appears at the place which was designated last.  
(3) Input the filename.  
Up to 20 characters can be input.  
1. EDITOR 1  
(4) Press the F key and F2 (SAVE) key together to save the file.  
Inputting the filename  
≥0 to 9: Press the number keys.  
≥To enter a letter of the alphabet, proceed as follows.  
≥1) Press the center cursor key.  
≥2) Use the ADJUST control to move the column cursor to the  
left or right, and select the desired character.  
ABCDEFGHIJ  
KLMNOPQRST  
UVWXYZ 012  
3456789<=>  
r s  
?; , ()._  
≥2) When the F key and cursor key are pressed together, the  
cursor can be moved up or down or to the left or right.  
≥3) When the ENT key is pressed, the character above the cur-  
sor is input.  
≥4) Press the center cursor key to complete the character input.  
≥5) Press the F key and F2 (SAVE) key together to save the file.  
≥To correct a character, press the BS key.  
≥To redo the entire input, press the C key.  
A password is required to access files 1 to 4.  
(1) Press the F10 (PASSWORD) key.  
(2) Input a password consisting of 4 characters.  
≥For details on the password, consult your servicing engineer.  
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USER SET UP menu  
∑ Locking user files  
When locked, the files are protected from subsequent attempts to delete or update their data.  
(1) Press the cursor keys to select the file to be locked.  
1. EDITOR 1  
(2) Input the password for files 1 to 4.  
For files 5 to 10, press the F key and F9 key together.  
When a file is locked, its display is shown in reverse video.  
1. EDITOR 1  
¢
≥When files are to be unlocked:  
When the password is input for files 1 to 4, the files are unlocked.  
1. Press the cursor keys and select the file to be unlocked.  
2. Press the F10 (PASSWORD) key.  
3. Input the 4-character password.  
3. If the input password is correct, the file is unlocked.  
3. If it is incorrect, the file will not be unlocked.  
When the F key and F9 key are pressed together again, files 5 to  
10 are unlocked.  
1. EDITOR 1  
∑ Updating user files  
(1) Press the cursor keys to select the file to be updated.  
≥If the file is locked, unlock it.  
1. EDITOR 1  
Unlocked  
(the file must be unlocked  
if the display is in reverse video)  
(2) Change the contents of the file.  
For instance, press the F4 (TC/CTL) key on the HOME menu and change TC to CTL1.  
(3) Press the F key and F2 (SAVE) key together. Then press the F4 (TC/CTL) key on the HOME  
menu and change to TC again.  
The changed setting is now saved in the file.  
When the F key and F1 (LOAD) key are pressed together and the HOME button is pressed  
to display the HOME menu, the setting of the F4 (TC/CTL) key which was changed above  
will have been changed to CTL1.  
≥The pre-updated setting is cleared.  
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USER SET UP menu  
∑ Deleting user files  
Unnecessary files can be deleted.  
(1) Press the cursor keys to select the file to be deleted.  
5. EDITOR 2  
(File locked)  
¢
(2) Check that the file to be deleted is unlocked.  
If it is locked, refer to the section on locking the user files, and unlock the file.  
5. EDITOR 2  
(Lock released)  
(3) Press the F key and F3 (DELETE) key together.  
The file is now deleted.  
≥A locked file cannot be deleted unless it is first unlocked.  
∑ Calling user files  
Files saved in the memory can be called.  
(1) Press the cursor keys to select the file to be called.  
1. EDITOR 1  
(2) When the F key and F1 (LOAD) key are pressed together, the file is called.  
Check the called file.  
∑ Automatically calling a file when the power is switched on  
When the power is switched on, a file can be called automatically.  
(1) Press the F5 (POWER UP) key.  
Each time this key is pressed, a file is called.  
The selected file is called automatically the next time the power is turned on.  
≥The LAST file serves as the initial setting.  
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USER SET UP menu  
∑ Copying user filenames  
When a file is to be given the same name, the filename is copied.  
(1) Press the cursor keys to select the filename to be copied.  
1. EDITOR 1  
(2) Press the FROM key.  
1. EDITOR 1  
(3) Press the cursor keys to select the number of file serving as the copy destination.  
5.  
(4) Press the COPY key. The filename is copied.  
5. EDITOR 1  
(5) Press the F and F2 (SAVE) key together.  
≥This function copies the filename only.  
≥Bear in mind that the contents of the file cannot be copied.  
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SYSTEM SET UP menu  
This menu is displayed by pressing the following keys: SET UP ) F4  
The system format and video output format currently set in the menu are displayed.  
F13  
F12  
F11  
F10  
F9  
F1  
F2  
F3  
F4  
F5  
F6  
F7  
F8  
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SYSTEM SET UP menu  
Refer to the setting flowchart and output status tables on pages 144 and 145.)  
As indicated in the procedures below, select the system frequency, video recording format, audio recording  
format, and output formats for the output connectors to set the system format.  
Key  
F1  
Key designation  
FREQ°  
For selecting the SYSTEM When the F1 key is pressed, the frequency selection window is  
Description  
For selecting the system frequency.  
frequency.  
opened. The frequency can now be selected using the cursor  
keys.  
59.94: The 59.94 Hz system is selected.  
23.98: The 23.98 Hz system is selected.  
24:  
50:  
25:  
The 24 Hz system is selected.  
The 50 Hz system is selected.  
The 25 Hz system is selected.  
The selection is entered by pressing the ENT key.  
When “59.94” or “50” has been selected, the video recording  
format selection window is opened.  
When the 23.98, 24 or 25 setting has been selected, a window  
enabling PsF or P (Non-PsF) to be selected is opened.  
F2  
F3  
——  
VIDEO  
For selecting the video recording format.  
For selecting the video  
recording format.  
When the F3 key is pressed, the video recording format selection  
window is opened. Use the cursor keys to select the format. One of  
the following menu items is selected when 59.94 has been selected  
as the system frequency setting.  
1080I: The 1080/59.94i recording format is selected.  
525I: The 525/59.94i recording format is selected.  
720P: The 720/59.94p recording format is selected.  
Similarly, one of the following menu items is selected when “50”  
has been selected as the system frequency setting.  
1080I: The 1080/50i recording format is selected.  
625I: The 625/50i recording format is selected.  
The selection is entered by pressing the ENT key.  
When “1080I” or “720P” has been selected, the audio recording  
format selection window is opened.  
Select either PsF or P when 23.98, 24 or 25 has been selected  
as the system frequency setting. To enter the selection, press  
the ENT key.  
°The FREQ setting is acknowledged only in the status where the cassette has been ejected.  
°If an attempt has been made to change this setting while a cassette is still inserted, the “EJECT CASSETTE TO  
CHANGE FORMAT” message appears to warn the user to eject the cassette first.  
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Key  
F4  
Key designation  
AUDIO  
Description  
For selecting the audio recording format.  
For selecting the audio  
recording format.  
When the F4 key is pressed, the audio recording format  
selection window is opened. The format can now be selected  
using the cursor keys (but only when the “1080/59I”, “720/59P”  
or “480/59I” format has been selected).  
24bit/8CH: The audio 8-channel format is selected.  
20bit/4CH: The audio 4-channel format is selected.  
The selection is entered by pressing the ENT key.  
When “720P” has been selected as the system format, the SD  
SDI MAIN output selection window is opened.  
When “1080I” has been selected as the system format, the  
system format is entered, and the selection window is closed.  
F5  
HD SDI  
For selecting the HD SDI MAIN output format.  
When the F5 key is pressed, the HD SDI MAIN output format  
selection window is opened. The format can now be selected  
using the cursor keys (but only when “1080/23.98PsF” or  
“1080/24PsF” has been selected as the system format).  
1080/23.98PsF (1080/24PsF): The output is in the 1080/23.98PsF  
(1080/24PsF) format.  
1080/59.94I (1080/60I):  
The output is in the 1080/59.94i  
(1080/60i) format.  
720/59.94P (720/60P):  
The output is in the 720/59.94p  
(720/60p) format.  
When “1080/23.98PsF (1080/24PsF)” has been selected, the HD  
SDI monitor output selection window is opened.  
When “1080/59I” or “720/59P” has been selected, the  
HD_SDI_MAIN output selection window is opened.  
When any other selection is made, it is entered by pressing the  
ENT key. At the same time, the window is closed  
F6  
HD MONI  
For selecting the format in which the signals are to be output to  
the HD_SDI monitor.  
When the F6 key is pressed, the HD_SDI monitor output selection  
window is opened. Use the cursor keys to select the output  
format. (This format can be selected only when the HD SDI main  
output has the same setting as the system format and  
1080/23.98PsF or 1080/24PsF has been set.)  
1080/23.98PsF (1080/24PsF): The output is in the 1080/23.98PsF  
(1080/24PsF) format.  
1080/59.94I (1080/60I):  
The output is in the 1080/59.94i  
(1080/60i) format.  
When “1080/23.98PsF (1080/24PsF)” has been selected, the HD  
SDI MAIN output format selection window is opened.  
When any other selection is made, it is entered by pressing the  
ENT key. At the same time, the window is closed.  
By pressing the C key while any of the selection windows are open, it is possible to return the selection  
status to the previously set data. (Even when data has been entered by pressing the ENT key, operation  
will still be as described above while the related windows are open.)  
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SYSTEM SET UP menu  
Key  
F7  
Key designation  
SD SDI  
Description  
For selecting the format in which the signals are to be output to  
SD SDI MAIN.  
When the F7 key is pressed, the HD SDI MAIN output selection  
window is opened. The output format can now be selected using  
the cursor keys [but only when “720/59.94P” or “1080/23.98PsF”  
(same format set for monitor as for HS SDI MAIN) has been  
selected as the system format.]  
525I: The output is in the 525i format.  
525P: The output is in the 525p format.  
The selection is entered by pressing the ENT key. At the same  
time, the window is closed.  
F8  
F9  
EXIT  
Returns the VTR to the SET UP menu screen.  
A.REC.GRD  
Selects the recording/editing inhibit operation during  
recording/editing by setting the cassette’s C bit.  
CST.C.BIT: If the C bit setting and SYSTEM menu setting are  
at variance, the VTR is not transferred to the  
recording/editing operation, and an operation error  
will appear at the same time.  
FREE:  
The VTR is transferred to the recording/editing  
operation as per the SYSTEM menu setting. If the  
C bit setting and SYSTEM menu setting are at  
variance and an attempt is made to execute a  
recording/editing operation, an operation message  
will appear.  
F10  
F11  
——  
PB AUTO  
Selects whether to select the 4CH or 8CH mode using the  
cassette’s C bit setting during tape playback.  
ON: The 4CH or 8CH mode is automatically selected during  
playback using the cassette's C bit setting. (When the C  
bit is UP, 4CH mode operation is performed; when it is  
DOWN, 8CH mode operation is performed.)  
If the tape recording format and the cassette C bit setting  
are at variance, a warning message will appear.  
OFF: The tape is played back in the mode set using the  
SYSTEM menu regardless of the C bit status. If the tape  
recording format and SYSTEM menu setting are at  
variance, a warning message will appear.  
F12–F13 ——  
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SYSTEM SET UP menu  
Keys are indicated in the parentheses.  
1
START  
(F1)  
NO  
EJECT  
YES  
WARNING: EJECT CASSETTE  
TO CHANGE  
F1: SYSTEM frequency setting  
≥F1 backlighting comes on.  
FORMAT display  
≥Displays go off inside VTR STATUS windows.  
≥SYSTEM frequency window opens.  
Use > cursor to select frequency.  
(≥Backlighting goes off at same time as frequency is entered.)  
(C)  
(F3)  
(ENT)  
2
START  
F3: VIDEO SYSTEM format setting  
≥F3 backlighting comes on.  
≥VIDEO SYSTEM FORMAT window opens.  
Use > cursor to select format.  
(≥Backlighting goes off at same time as format is entered.)  
3
START  
(F4)  
(≥VIDEO FORMAT appears inside VTR STATUS window.)  
(C)  
YES  
NO  
Changes enabled?  
(ENT)  
F4: AUDIO SYSTEM format setting (4ch or 8ch)  
≥F4 backlighting comes on.  
≥AUDIO SYSTEM FORMAT window opens.  
Use > cursor to select format.  
(≥Backlighting goes off at same time as format is entered.)  
(≥AUDIO FORMAT appears inside VTR STATUS window.)  
(ENT)  
Enter  
(C)  
(ENT)  
END  
(F5)  
4
START  
F5: VIDEO output format setting for HD SDI MAIN  
≥F5 backlighting comes on.  
≥HD SDI window opens.  
Use > cursor to select format.  
(≥Backlighting goes off at same time as format is entered.)  
(≥HD SDI MAIN appears inside VTR STATUS window.)  
5
START  
(F6)  
(C)  
(ENT)  
YES  
NO  
Changes enabled?  
F6: VIDEO output format setting for HD SDI MONITOR  
≥F6 backlighting comes on.  
≥HD SDI MONIT window opens.  
Use > cursor to select format.  
(≥Backlighting goes off at same time as format is entered.)  
(≥HD SDI MONITOR appears inside VTR STATUS window.)  
6
START  
(F7)  
(C)  
(ENT)  
YES  
NO  
Changes enabled?  
F7: VIDEO output format setting for SD SDI MAIN  
≥F7 backlighting comes on.  
≥SD SDI window opens.  
Use > cursor to select format.  
(≥Backlighting goes off at same time as format is entered.)  
(≥SD SDI MAIN appears inside VTR STATUS window.)  
(C)  
(ENT)  
(C)  
(ENT)  
Enter  
Cancel  
Enter  
END  
Cancel  
END  
END  
END  
END  
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SYSTEM SET UP menu  
System format and video output status table  
Optional  
System format front setting  
REF  
board  
HD_SDI OUT HD_MONI OUT SD_SDI OUT SD_SDI_MONI CMPST  
AJ-UDC3700AG FREQ VIDEO  
AUDIO  
HD_SDI  
HD_MONI SD_SDI  
HD_REF SD_REF  
4ch (20bit)  
8ch (24bit)  
1080i  
59.94 720p  
525i  
(1080/59.94i) (1080/59.94i) (525i) 1080/59.94i 1080/59.94i 525/59.94i  
525i  
525p  
525i  
525/59.94i  
525/59.94p  
525/59.94i  
525/59.94p  
4ch (20bit)  
8ch (24bit)  
(720/59.94p) (720/59.94p)  
720/59.94p 720/59.94p  
525/59.94i NTSC 59.94i BB59  
525p  
4ch (20bit)  
8ch (24bit)  
(1080/59.94i) (1080/59.94i) (525i) 1080/59.94i 1080/59.94i 525/59.94i  
525i  
525/59.94i  
525/59.94p  
1080/23.98psf  
1080/23.98psf  
525/59.94i NTSC  
1080/23.98psf  
525p 1080/23.98psf  
1080/59.94i (****)  
525i  
1080/59.94i No signals No signals No signals  
525/59.94i  
1080psf (8ch (24bit))  
YES  
23.98  
1080/59.94i (1080/59.94i)  
1080/59.94i 1080/59.94i  
47.96i BB59  
525p  
525i  
525/59.94p  
525/59.94i 525/59.94i NTSC  
525/59.94p  
720/59.94p (720/59.94p)  
720/59.94p 720/59.94p  
525p  
1080p (8ch (24bit)) (1080/23.98p) (1080/23.98p) (525i) 1080/23.98p 1080/23.98p 525/59.94i  
1080/24psf  
1080/60i  
1080/24psf  
1080/60i  
1080/60i  
720/60p  
1080/24psf  
1080/24psf  
1080psf (8ch (24bit))  
24  
1080/60i  
720/60p  
(1080/60i) (****)  
(720/60p)  
1080/60i  
720/60p  
1080/24p  
No signals No signals No signals 48.00i No signals  
1080p (8ch (24bit)) (1080/24p) (1080/24p)  
1080/24p  
1080i (8ch (24bit)) (1080/50i)  
625i (8ch (24bit)) (625/50i)  
(1080/50i) (625i)  
50  
25  
1080/50i  
1080/50i  
(625/50i) (625i)  
625/50i  
625/50i  
PAL  
50i BB50  
1080psf  
1080p  
1080/25psf (1080/25psf)  
1080/25psf 1080/25psf  
(8ch (24bit))  
(625i)  
1080/25p  
(1080/25p)  
1080/25p  
1080/25p  
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ENGINEER SET UP menu  
This menu is displayed when the SET UP > F13 and F keys are pressed together, and then press the  
key again.  
F13  
F13  
F12  
F11  
F10  
F9  
F1  
F2  
F3  
F4  
F5  
F6  
F7  
F8  
Key  
Key designation  
Description  
F1  
——  
RF  
F2  
Transfers the VTR to the RF ENGINEER SET UP menu screen.  
F3–F7  
F8  
——  
EXIT  
Returns the VTR to the SET UP menu screen.  
F9  
OPERATION  
Transfers the VTR to the OPERATION ENGINEER SET UP  
menu screen.  
F10–F13 ——  
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RF ENGINEER SET UP menu  
This menu is displayed when the SET UP > F13 and F keys are pressed together and then the F13 key  
followed by the F2 key are pressed.  
F13  
F12  
F11  
F10  
F9  
F1  
F2  
F3  
F4  
F5  
F6  
F7  
F8  
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RF ENGINEER SET UP menu  
The Conceal V warning sensitivity and warning display output are set on this menu.  
Key  
F1  
Key designation  
RED LAMP  
Description  
For selecting the lighting specifications for the red lamp on the  
front panel. When this lamp is lighted, the superimposed warning  
display, error log recording and remote output connectors  
(RS-232C/RS-422/PARALLEL) are also linked.  
LEVEL0: . . . (Setting for enhanced detection sensitivity: The red  
lamp lights even when one error occurs.)  
LEVEL1: . . . (Standard factory setting)  
LEVEL2: . . . (Setting with slightly reduced detection sensitivity)  
LEVEL3: . . . (Setting with further reduced detection sensitivity)  
F2  
F3  
——  
REMOTE  
For selecting whether to output or mask the warning amber  
information (CONCEAL_A, CONCEAL_V, HIGH_ERROR_RATE)  
of the RS-232C, RS-422 and PARALLEL output connectors.  
When the red lamp is lighted, the information is output regardless  
of which setting has been selected for this item.  
ACTIVE: When the amber warning lamp on the front panel is  
lighted, the information is also output to the external  
remote.  
MASK: Even when the amber warning lamp on the front panel  
is lighted, the information is not output to the external  
remote.  
F4  
SUPER  
For selecting whether to output or mask the superimposed  
warning amber information (CONCEAL_A, CONCEAL_V,  
HIGH_ERROR_RATE). When the red lamp is lighted, the  
information is output regardless of which setting has been  
selected for this item.  
ACTIVE: When the amber warning lamp on the front panel is  
lighted, the superimposed information is displayed.  
MASK: Even when the amber warning lamp on the front panel  
is lighted, the superimposed information is not  
displayed.  
F5  
ERR LOG  
For selecting whether to record the warning amber information  
(CONCEAL_A, CONCEAL_V, HIGH_ERROR_RATE) in the  
error log or mask it. When the red lamp is lighted, the information  
is recorded in the error log regardless of which setting has been  
selected for this item.  
ACTIVE: When the amber warning lamp on the front panel is  
lighted, the information is stored in the error log.  
MASK: Even when the amber warning lamp on the front panel  
is lighted, the information is not stored in the error log.  
F6–F7  
F8  
——  
EXIT  
For returning operation to the ENGINEER SET UP menu.  
F9–F13 ——  
The underlining indicates the factory setting.  
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OPERATION ENGINEER SET UP menu  
This menu is displayed when the SET UP > F13 and F keys are pressed together and then the F9 key is  
pressed.  
F13  
F12  
F11  
F10  
F9  
F1  
F2  
F3  
F4  
F5  
F6  
F7  
F8  
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OPERATION ENGINEER SET UP menu  
Key  
F1  
Key designation  
EJECT LED  
Description  
Enables the lighting conditions of the EJECT button’s LED to be  
selected.  
MODE 1: The LED lights during the time starting when the VTR  
is transferred to the eject mode until the cassette is  
ejected or when cassette unloading is completed. (It  
lights during the unloading period and in the EJECT  
mode.)  
MODE 2: The LED lights during the time starting when the VTR  
is transferred to the eject mode until the cassette is  
ejected. (It lights only during the unloading period.)  
F2  
STILL STEP  
ON: When the stop/still mode holding time is set to 5 min with  
the F12 (STILL) key of the HOME SET UP menu and then  
this F2 key to ON, still time can be extended to 30 minutes  
moving the tape back and forth slightly. The tape is moved  
one frame amount every 2 minutes elapsed, and the tape  
movement is stopping within about n2 frames from the  
beginning point of this mode. The VTR is transferred to  
the tape tension release (loosing) mode in order to  
prevent the tape damage after 30 minutes has elapsed.  
Note that the CUE audio is output while the STILL STEP  
mode is activated. This function does not work other than  
5 min in the F12 (STILL) key setting of the HOME SET UP  
menu.  
OFF: STILL STEP does not function.  
When the stop/still mode holding time has elapsed, the  
VTR is transferred to the tape tension release (loosing)  
mode.  
F3–F7  
——  
F8  
EXIT  
Returns the VTR to the ENGINEER SET UP menu screen.  
F9–F11 ——  
F12 ACCEL  
Selects how far to accelerate the reel at a speed under multiple  
speed selected by F13 (KNEE) during a FF or REW operation (in  
the SHTL mode).  
MAX:  
Maximum acceleration is applied at all times.  
MIDDLE: Medium acceleration as far as the knee is applied.  
(This is the default value.)  
MIN:  
The acceleration as far as the knee is reduced.  
≥When the MAX setting is selected, there is no knee due to the  
maximum acceleration.  
≥There is no knee when an L-size cassette is used.  
F13  
KNEE  
Selects the multiple of the normal speed at which the reel speed  
is to be transferred from the acceleration selected by F12  
(ACCEL) to maximum acceleration during a FF or REW  
operation (in the SHTL mode).  
t8: 8knormal speed  
t15: 15knormal speed  
t20: 20knormal speed  
t30: 30knormal speed  
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TEST menu  
This menu is displayed when the TEST key is pressed.  
F13  
F12  
F11  
F10  
F9  
UDC BOARD INSTALLED  
F1  
F2  
F3  
F4  
F5  
F6  
F7  
F8  
Key  
F1  
Key designation  
Description  
——  
F2  
F3  
F4  
F5  
F6  
F7  
RF  
Transfers the VTR to the RF TEST menu screen.  
Transfers the VTR to the AUDIO TEST menu screen.  
Transfers the VTR to the MECHA TEST menu screen.  
Transfers the VTR to the SYSTEM TEST menu screen.  
Transfers the VTR to the TEST FRONT menu screen.  
Transfers the VTR to the SERVO TEST menu screen.  
AUDIO  
MECHA  
SYSTEM  
FRONT  
SERVO  
F8–F12 ——  
F13 IC CARD  
Transfers the VTR to the TEST IC CARD menu screen.  
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TEST menu  
∑ OPERATION TIME display  
How long the VTR has been used for appears on this display.  
OPERATION:  
Total power-on time  
HEAD ROTATION: Cumulative head drum rotation time  
TAPE TRAVEL:  
THREADING:  
Cumulative tape travel time  
Total number of loading/unloading repeti-  
tions  
POWER ON:  
Number of times power has been turned on  
OPERATIONTIME  
OPERATION : 1515HOURSHEADROTATION: 370HOURS  
TAPETRAVEL: 225HOURSTHREADING : 3870TIMES  
POWERON : 9043TIMES  
∑ SOFTWARE VERSION  
The software versions appear on this display.  
FRONT: Front software  
SYSCON: System control software  
AV:  
AV control software  
SERVO: Servo software  
SOFTWAREVERSION  
FRONT:FP-0.04.F AV :M1-0.13.O  
SYSCON:M1-0.13.M SERVO:M1-0.13.-  
∑ Serial number display  
The VTR’s serial number appears here.  
SERIAL NO:  
∑ UDC board display  
The UDC board installed in the VTR appears here.  
UDC BOARD INSTALLED  
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RF TEST menu  
This menu is displayed by pressing the following keys: TEST > F2  
F13  
F12  
F11  
F10  
F9  
F1  
F2  
F3  
F4  
F5  
F6  
F7  
F8  
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RF TEST menu  
Key  
F1  
Key designation  
Description  
EECC SMPL  
FAST: Measurement interval is 20 fields.  
Change of error rate  
measurement time.  
SLOW: Measurement interval is 2 seconds.  
F2  
METER  
ERROR: Displays inner error level.  
Switch of meter display.  
ENV:  
Displays envelop level.  
F3  
F4  
——  
LOAD  
Load of default value.  
All RF adjustment values return to factory settings.  
(Executes when pressed together with F key.)  
F5  
F6  
——  
MODE  
For selecting waveform monitor (WFM) output.°  
EYE:  
ENV:  
Outputs eye pattern.  
Outputs envelop.  
CONFI: Outputs CONFI CTL.  
R/P:  
TC:  
Outputs R/P CTL.  
Outputs TC waveform.  
F7  
F8  
CH  
For selecting EYE/ENV channel.°  
CH0: Selects EYE or ENV of CH0.  
CH1: Selects EYE or ENV of CH1.  
CH2: Selects EYE or ENV of CH2.  
CH3: Selects EYE or ENV of CH3  
EXIT  
Returns the VTR to the TEST menu screen.  
F9–F10 ——  
F11  
ADJ RF  
RF adjustment value  
display.  
RF adjustment value is displayed and F6, F7, F11 and F12  
functions change to RF adjustment value display mode.  
Refer to “RF adjustment value display menu” (page 156).  
F12  
F13  
——  
HEAD CLN  
Manual head cleaning.  
While this key is pressed, head cleaning takes place.  
(Head cleaning lasts for a maximum of only 20 seconds.)  
Operation  
1. Set VTR to PLAY mode.  
2. Press the F13 (HEAD CLN) key.  
Head cleaning functions during PLAY, JOG or VAR mode.  
°When the RF adjustment value display mode has been entered by F11, the WFM selection made immediately  
beforehand is held.  
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RF TEST menu  
∑ Error rate display  
The error rates (error occurrence rates) are indicated on the 1) TOTAL ERROR and 2) INNER ERROR  
displays.  
1) TOTAL ERROR  
INNERERROR  
VIDEO&AUDIO  
TOTALERROR  
During recording, the error rate of the simultaneous playback  
signals is displayed. During playback, the error rate of the play-  
5 5  
4 4  
3 3  
2 2  
1 1  
5
4
3
2
1
back signals is displayed. The audio channels are switched  
using the center cursor key.  
2) INNER ERROR  
The error rates after the inner errors have been corrected are  
displayed for the 8 heads.  
VIDEOAUDIO ABABABAB  
OUTER CH1 CH0 CH1 CH2 CH3  
Proceed as follows to switch between VIDEO & AUDIO and  
AUDIO.  
1. Press the center cursor key to display the cursor.  
2. Press the F key and cursor key (2 or 1) together to move  
the cursor to INNER ERROR.  
3. Press the center cursor key to select VIDEO & AUDIO or  
AUDIO.  
4. Press the ENT key to enter the selection.  
∑ Correction and revision statuses  
≥Press the F key and cursor key together to move the highlighted portion from the error rate display  
described above.  
≥By aligning the cursor with CONCEAL V or A, with OUTER V or A, or with INNER and then pressing the  
center cursor key, it is possible to switch between ON and OFF.  
≥These settings are forcibly set to ON when the test menu is exited. Do NOT turn them OFF since doing so  
will cause noise to be generated in the playback picture and sound.  
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RF adjustment value display menu  
F13  
F12  
F11  
F10  
F9  
F1  
F2  
F3  
F4  
F5  
F6  
F7  
F8  
Key  
F1–F5  
F6  
Key designation  
Description  
——  
ADJ MODE  
FIX: Holds the current adjusted value. Parameter can be  
Adjust mode.  
readjusted by remote adjustment but the value cannot be  
changed with this unit.  
F7  
ADJ CH  
Selects the channel for display.  
EQ/REC/PLL: CH0, CH1, CH2, CH3  
F8–F10 ——  
F11  
ADJ RF  
RF adjustment value  
display.  
When the F11 key is pressed, ADJ SEL is displayed at the F12  
key and the current adjusted value of the selected parameter is  
displayed. Selects adjustment mode with F6 key and channel  
with F7 key.  
F12  
ADJ SEL  
This is used to display the selected RF adjusted value.  
EQ: The adjusted value of the playback equalizer is displayed.  
REC: The recording adjusted value is displayed.  
PLL: The PLL relative speed adjusted value is displayed.  
Pressing the F12 key enables switching by a toggling action in  
the following sequence: ¢¢¢¢EQ>¢¢¢¢PLL>¢¢¢¢REC  
>¢¢¢¢EQ>and so on.  
Pressing the F key and F12 key together enables switching by a  
toggling action in the following sequence: 6014¢¢>6018¢¢>  
501¢¢>24P¢¢>625¢¢>D3¢¢>6014¢¢ and so on.  
The RF system adjusted values for each format are displayed as  
these adjusted values. (They are used by the servicing  
engineer.)  
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AUDIO TEST menu  
This menu is displayed by pressing the following keys: TEST > F3  
F13  
F12  
F11  
F10  
F9  
F1  
F2  
F3  
F4  
F5  
F6  
F7  
F8  
Key  
F1  
Key designation  
CH-1  
Description  
Sets the CH1 analog input/output reference level.  
Sets the CH2 analog input/output reference level.  
Sets the CH3 analog input/output reference level.  
Sets the CH4 analog input/output reference level.  
Sets the CUE input/output reference level.  
F2  
F3  
F4  
F5  
F6  
F7  
F8  
F9  
CH-2  
CH-3  
CH-4  
CUE  
MONI.L  
MONI.R  
EXIT  
Sets the monitor L channel output reference level.  
Sets the monitor R channel output reference level.  
Returns the VTR to the TEST menu screen.  
REF.LEV  
Sets the PCM audio reference level. (This can be done only in  
the servicing engineer mode.  
≥When the F9 and F keys are pressed together, the reference  
level (Fs) toggles between j18 dB and j20 dB.  
F10  
IMPED.  
Sets the input impedance. (This can be done only in the  
servicing engineer mode.)  
≥When the F10 and F keys are pressed together, the input  
impedance is toggled between 600 ohms and HIGH.  
F11  
F12  
——  
OUT LEV.  
Sets the analog output reference level.  
≥When the F12, BS and F keys are pressed together, the names  
of the F1 to F7 menus are displayed, and switching between  
them is acknowledged.  
F13  
IN LEV.  
Sets the analog input reference level.  
≥When the F12, BS and F keys are pressed together, the names  
of the F1 to F5 menus are displayed, and switching between  
them is acknowledged.  
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MECHA TEST menu  
This menu is displayed by pressing the following keys: TEST > F4  
F13  
F12  
F11  
F10  
F9  
F1  
F2  
F3  
F4  
F5  
F6  
F7  
F8  
The menu below is displayed when the F5 key is pressed.  
F13  
F12  
F11  
F10  
F9  
F1  
F2  
F3  
F4  
F5  
F6  
F7  
F8  
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MECHA TEST men  
Key  
F1  
Key designation  
MODE  
Description  
NORMAL: Normal operation.  
Loading without tape.  
NO-TAPE: Loading without cassette tape is possible. Loading  
starts when the STOP button is pressed. Cassette is  
selected with F3 key. To abort operation, press the  
EJECT button.  
F2  
F3  
——  
C.SIZE  
Cassette size selection.  
Selects the size of the pseudo cassette when [NO TAPE] has  
been selected with F1 key. Large, medium or small cassette size  
can be selected.  
F4  
F5  
——  
SENSOR  
Sensor operation check.  
When this key is pressed for highlighting, the sensor frame is  
shown on the menu. Operation of each peripheral sensor of  
cylinder, reel base and front loading is checked. This key is  
especially for checks by service personnel.  
Press the F8 (EXIT) key to restore the original frame.  
F6–F7  
——  
F8  
EXIT  
Returns the VTR to the TEST menu screen.  
F9–F13 ——  
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SYSTEM TEST menu  
This menu is displayed by pressing the following keys: TEST # F5 .  
This menu contains keys for adjustments by service personnel. General users cannot operate these keys.  
Press F8 key to return to TEST menu.  
F13  
F12  
F11  
F10  
F9  
F1  
F2  
F3  
F4  
F5  
F6  
F7  
F8  
Key  
F1–F7  
F8  
Key designation  
Description  
——  
EXIT  
Returns the VTR to the TEST menu screen.  
F9–F13 ——  
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SERVO TEST menu  
This menu is displayed by pressing the following keys: TEST # F7 .  
F13  
F12  
F11  
F10  
F9  
F1  
F2  
F3  
F4  
F5  
F6  
F7  
F8  
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SERVO TEST menu  
Key  
F1  
Key designation  
TORQUE  
Description  
Key for adjustment by service personnel.  
Reel torque adjustment.  
F2  
F3  
F4  
F5  
F6  
F7  
DATA SEND  
Torque data forwarding.  
Key for adjustment by service personnel.  
Key for adjustment by service personnel.  
Key for adjustment by service personnel.  
ERROR: Displays inner error level.  
MEASURE  
(Measure)  
AT  
AT head adjustment.  
METER  
ENV:  
Displays envelop level.  
PG SHIFT  
PG shifter adjustment.  
Key for adjustment by service personnel.  
ADJ RATE  
Adjust rate.  
Key for adjustment by service personnel.  
F8  
F9  
EXIT  
Returns the VTR to the TEST menu screen.  
Key for adjustment by service personnel.  
MECHA  
Mechanical adjustment.  
F10  
TRACKING  
Tracking adjustment.  
Under normal conditions, tracking adjustment is not necessary.  
Adjust if there are tracking discrepancies while editing.  
VAR:  
Tracking is adjusted manually. Refer to “Manually  
adjusting the tracking” (page 106).  
Tracking is fixed at the center position of the  
manual adjustment.  
FIX:  
OPT. ONCE: Tracking is optimized only once while the tape is  
playing up to the IN point during the first editing  
after the cassette has been inserted. Thereafter,  
optimization does not take place. However,  
optimization can be performed again. Refer to  
“Automatically adjusting the tracking” (page 100).  
OPT. AUTO: Tracking is optimized while the tape is playing up  
to the IN point with each editing. Refer to  
“Automatically adjusting the tracking” (page 105).  
F11  
F12  
X VALUE  
Key for X value adjustment by service personnel.  
Key for adjustment by service personnel.  
BIMORPH INIT  
Removal of hysteresis at  
AT voltage element.  
F13  
ADJ ENABLE  
Key for adjustment by service personnel.  
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SERVO TEST menu  
∑ Error rate display  
The error rates are displayed in terms of the 1) TOTAL ERROR  
and 2) INNER ERROR.  
For details, refer to the description of the error rate display for the  
RF TEST menu (on page 155).  
∑ Tracking adjustment  
For details of the tracking adjustment, refer to the INSERT/ASSEMBLE MANUAL EDIT SET UP menu (on  
page 105).  
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TEST FRONT menu  
This menu is displayed by pressing the following keys: TEST # F6  
F13  
F12  
F11  
F10  
F9  
F1  
F2  
F3  
F4  
F5  
F6  
F7  
F8  
Key  
F1  
Key designation  
PANEL  
Description  
Transfers the VTR to TEST FRONT PANEL menu screen.  
Display check.  
F2  
KEYCHECK  
Front panel key check.  
Transfers the VTR to the TEST KEY CHECK menu screen.  
Returns the VTR to the TEST menu screen.  
F3–F7  
——  
F8  
EXIT  
F9–F13 ——  
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TEST FRONT PANEL menu  
This menu is displayed by pressing the following keys: TEST # F6 # F1 .  
F13  
F12  
F11  
F10  
F9  
F1  
F2  
F3  
F4  
F5  
F6  
F7  
F8  
Key  
F1  
Key designation  
MODE  
Display dot check.  
Description  
The entire display panel is lighted up in a fixed pattern and  
display dots are checked. Each time the key is pressed, 12 types  
of pattern are displayed.  
F2–F7  
——  
F8  
EXIT  
Returns the VTR to the TEST FRONT menu screen.  
F9–F13 ——  
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TEST FRONT KEY CHECK IN menu  
This menu is displayed by pressing the following keys: TEST # F6 # F2 .  
F13  
F12  
F11  
F10  
F9  
F1  
F2  
F3  
F4  
F5  
F6  
F7  
F8  
Key  
F1–F7  
F8  
Key designation  
Description  
——  
EXIT  
Returns the VTR to the TEST FRONT menu screen.  
F9–F13 ——  
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TEST FRONT KEY CHECK IN menu  
∑ Dial and controls  
POWER  
When the ADJUST control, headphones control or search dial is  
ON  
EJECT  
OFF  
turned, the number of pulses counted is displayed.  
AUTO OFF  
INPUT CHECK  
REMOTE  
ADJUST  
CHANNEL CONDITION  
VIDEO  
SD  
HD  
MULTI  
CUE  
AUDIO  
SERVO  
HOME  
ASSEM INSERT  
AUDIO  
AUDIO  
LINE OUT  
UNITY  
/VAR  
VIDEO  
IN  
OUT  
IN  
OUT  
F13  
F12  
F11  
F10  
F9  
TC/CHR  
SET UP  
TEST  
DIAG  
SHTL  
JOG  
VAR  
7
4
1
0
8
9
6
3
T
FROM  
COPY  
BS  
5
2
/
ENT  
C
F
UNITY  
AUDIO MONITOR  
L
R
F1  
F2  
F3  
F4  
F5  
F6  
F7  
F8  
REC INHIBIT  
REVIEW  
EXECUTE PREVIEW  
HEADPHONES LEVEL  
CURSOR  
PREROLL  
ENTRY  
REW  
STAND BY  
STOP  
FF  
PLAY  
REC/EDIT  
PULL  
OPEN  
PULL  
OPEN  
∑ LEDs  
POWER  
Each time the F1 key is pressed, the LEDs on the panel light up in  
sequence and are checked.  
ON  
EJECT  
OFF  
AUTO OFF  
INPUT CHECK  
REMOTE  
ADJUST  
CHANNEL CONDITION  
VIDEO  
SD  
HD  
MULTI  
CUE  
AUDIO  
SERVO  
HOME  
ASSEM INSERT  
AUDIO  
AUDIO  
LINE OUT  
UNITY  
/VAR  
VIDEO  
IN  
OUT  
IN  
OUT  
F13  
TC/CHR  
SET UP  
TEST  
DIAG  
F12  
F11  
F10  
F9  
SHTL  
JOG  
VAR  
7
4
1
0
8
9
6
3
T
FROM  
COPY  
BS  
5
2
/
ENT  
C
F
UNITY  
AUDIO MONITOR  
L
R
F1  
F2  
F3  
F4  
F5  
F6  
F7  
F8  
REC INHIBIT  
REVIEW  
EXECUTE PREVIEW  
HEADPHONES LEVEL  
CURSOR  
PREROLL  
ENTRY  
REW  
STAND BY  
STOP  
FF  
PLAY  
REC/EDIT  
PULL  
OPEN  
PULL  
OPEN  
∑ Keys  
POWER  
When a key (button) on the panel is pressed, the corresponding  
key on the menu screen is highlighted, and the buzzer sounds at  
the same time. This makes it possible to confirm that the front  
microcomputer has recognized the key.  
ON  
EJECT  
OFF  
AUTO OFF  
INPUT CHECK  
REMOTE  
ADJUST  
CHANNEL CONDITION  
VIDEO  
SD  
HD  
MULTI  
CUE  
AUDIO  
SERVO  
HOME  
ASSEM INSERT  
AUDIO  
AUDIO  
LINE OUT  
UNITY  
/VAR  
VIDEO  
IN  
OUT  
IN  
OUT  
F13  
F12  
F11  
F10  
F9  
TC/CHR  
SET UP  
TEST  
DIAG  
SHTL  
JOG  
VAR  
7
4
1
0
8
9
6
3
T
FROM  
COPY  
BS  
5
2
/
ENT  
C
F
UNITY  
AUDIO MONITOR  
L
R
F1  
F2  
F3  
F4  
F5  
F6  
F7  
F8  
REC INHIBIT  
PLAY REC/EDIT  
REVIEW  
EXECUTE PREVIEW  
HEADPHONES LEVEL  
CURSOR  
PREROLL  
ENTRY  
REW  
STAND BY  
STOP  
FF  
PULL  
OPEN  
PULL  
OPEN  
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Inserting the IC card  
The insertion slot for the IC card is located on the back left of the front panel.  
Insert the IC card before using the TEST IC CARD menu.  
IC card  
Eject button  
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TEST IC CARD menu  
Preparations  
When an error to be logged has occurred, this unit enables information on the date and time of the occurrence  
of the error to be recorded in addition to the TC information in the log. Initial registration of the date and time  
is required in order for this information to be recorded. Bear in mind that if the unit’s power has been off for  
more than one week, it will be necessary to re-register the date and time.  
How to register the date and time  
When TEST and then the F13 key are pressed, a menu appears.  
1. Press the center cursor key.  
The year display at the top center of the front panel now appears as a white-on-black display.  
2. Use the number keys to change the date and time.  
Use the cursor keys (2, 1) to move the white-on-black display to the location where the information is to  
be changed, and change the information using the number keys.  
3. After having changed and registered the date and time information, press the ENT key to enter it.  
F13  
F12  
F11  
F10  
F9  
F1  
F2  
F3  
F4  
F5  
F6  
F7  
F8  
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TEST IC CARD menu  
Key  
F1  
Key designation  
USER_FIL  
Description  
User file management takes place using IC card.  
When the F key is pressed, transfer is made to TEST IC CARD  
USER FILE menu.  
≥There is a load/save function for current (present deck status)  
and all registered files.  
≥When user file is forwarded to deck, whether SYS_H and  
SYS_C should be sent together can be selected.  
F2  
F3  
MULT_CUE  
ERR_LOG  
100 CUE_POINTS (MULTI_CUE) can be loaded/saved to IC  
card.  
When the F key is pressed, transfer is made to MULTICUE  
menu.  
≥Whether to send all at once or by page can be selected.  
Function available for memory of deck mode, time code, type  
and date/time when warning appears.  
When the F3 key is pressed, the VTR is transferred to the TEST  
IC CARD ERROR LOG menu.  
≥Function available for 50-step memory data.  
≥When memory buffer becomes full, there is a function for  
switching to erasure of old material and renewal of new  
warning.  
≥Function available for memory storage of this data on IC card.  
≥Function available to monitor IC card data.  
F4–F7  
——  
F8  
EXIT  
Returns the VTR to the TEST menu screen.  
F9–F12 ——  
F13  
FORMAT  
IC card is formatted. Please note that all data on the IC card is  
destroyed.  
When the F key is pressed together with C key and F13  
(FORMAT) key, the IC card is formatted.  
ONoteN  
Avoid installing an IC card formatted by this unit in the AJ-HD2000, AJ-HD2700, AJ-HD3000, AJ-HD3700, AJ-HD3700H,  
AJ-HD3700A or any other model.  
Conversely, avoid installing an IC card formatted by any other model in this unit.  
The file structure used for these cards is different from one model to another, and this may give rise to  
problems in the VTR’s operation.  
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TEST IC CARD USER menu  
This menu is displayed by pressing the following keys: TEST > F13 > F1 .  
F13  
F12  
F11  
F10  
F9  
TO VTR  
TO CARD  
F1  
F2  
F3  
F4  
F5  
F6  
F7  
F8  
OTEST IC CARD: USER menu function settingsN  
≥User Files (TEST menu)  
Syscon (User File)  
Key  
designation  
Key  
F1  
Description  
Save  
Load  
F+F2  
F+F1  
LOAD  
Press together with F key.  
This calls the IC card’s user files.  
Current File  
F2  
F3  
SAVE  
DELETE  
——  
Press together with F key.  
This saves the user files on the IC card.  
On Board RAM  
Front (User File)  
Press together with F key.  
This deletes the IC card’s user files.  
Up Load  
F+F5  
Delete  
F+F3  
F4  
F5  
No. 1~10  
No. 1~10  
IC CARD  
Down Load  
F+F6  
TO VTR  
UP_LD  
Press together with F key.  
This uploads saved files from the IC  
card to the VTR.  
On Board RAM  
VTR  
F6  
F7  
TO CARD  
Press together with F key.  
DOWN_LD This downloads saved files from the  
VTR to the IC card.  
W/SYS  
This selects whether or not to overwrite  
SYS_H and SYS_SC when transferring  
the user files from the IC card to the  
VTR.  
F8  
F9  
EXIT  
This returns the system to the TEST IC  
CARD menu.  
LOCK  
This is used to release the lock on and  
perform the settings for the user files.  
F10  
F11  
F12  
F13  
——  
——  
——  
TRNS MD This selects whether to upload FILE 5 to  
10 or all files when uploading saved files  
from the IC card to the VTR. All files can  
be uploaded when F13 key is pressed  
while holding down the F key.  
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TEST IC CARD MULTI CUE menu  
This menu is displayed by pressing the following keys: TEST > F13 > F2  
F13  
F12  
F11  
F10  
F9  
TO VTR  
TO CARD  
F1  
F2  
F3  
F4  
F5  
F6  
F7  
F8  
OTEST IC CARD: MULTI CUE menu function  
settingsN  
≥Multi Cue Files (TEST menu)  
Front (Multi Cue File)  
Syscon (Multi Cue File)  
Key  
designation  
Key  
F1  
Description  
F+F1  
Up Load  
TO VTR  
UP_LD  
Press together with F key.  
This uploads saved files from the IC  
card to the VTR.  
Monitor  
F3  
1 File (100 Point)  
1 File (100 Point)  
F+F2 Down Load  
IC CARD  
On Board RAM  
F2  
F3  
TO CARD  
Press together with F key.  
DOWN_LD This downloads saved files from the  
VTR to the IC card.  
VTR  
MONITOR This displays the MULTI_CUE data  
saved on the IC card.  
F4  
F5  
——  
TRANSFER This selects whether to transfer all data  
at once or by page when uploading from  
the IC card to the VTR.  
F6  
F7  
F8  
——  
——  
EXIT  
This returns the system to the TEST IC  
CARD menu.  
F9–F13 ——  
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TEST IC CARD MULTI CUE SELECT menu  
This menu is displayed when the TEST > F13 > F2 > F and F1 keys are pressed together.  
F13  
F12  
F11  
F10  
F9  
TO VTR  
F1  
F2  
F3  
F4  
F5  
F6  
F7  
F8  
OTEST IC CARD: MULTI CUE: SELECT menu  
function settingsN  
Key  
designation  
Key  
F1  
Description  
TO VTR  
UP_LD  
Press together with F key.  
This uploads the selected files from the  
IC card to the VTR.  
F2  
——  
F3–F7 1–5  
This selects the page to be  
transferred.  
F8 EXIT  
This returns the system to the TEST  
IC CARD: MULTI CUE menu.  
F9–F13 6–10  
This selects the page to be  
transferred.  
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TEST IC CARD MULTI CUE MONITOR menu  
This menu is displayed by pressing the following keys: TEST > F13 > F2 > F3 .  
F13  
F12  
F11  
F10  
F9  
F1  
F2  
F3  
F4  
F5  
F6  
F7  
F8  
Key  
F1–F2  
F3–F7  
Key designation  
Description  
——  
1–5  
Designation of 1–5 cue  
number.  
F8  
EXIT  
Returns the VTR to the TEST IC CARD MULTI CUE menu  
screen.  
F9–F13 6–10  
Designation of 6–10 cue  
number.  
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TEST IC CARD ERROR LOG menu  
This menu is displayed by pressing the following keys: TEST > F13 > F3  
F13  
F12  
F11  
F10  
F9  
TO CARD  
F1  
F2  
F3  
F4  
F5  
F6  
F7  
F8  
OTEST IC CARD: ERROR LOG menu function  
settingsN  
≥Error Log Files  
Front (Error Log File)  
Syscon (Error Log File)  
Key  
designation  
Key  
F1  
Description  
Monitor  
F2  
Machine Current  
On Board RAM  
TO CARD  
Press together with F key.  
DOWN_LD This uploads saved files from the VTR  
to the IC card.  
“TO FRONT” is displayed when  
MACHINE CURRENT DATA has been  
selected.  
When the file upload has been  
completed, the system automatically  
transfers to the MONITOR menu.  
Delete  
Monitor  
F+F3  
F2  
F+F1  
Down Load  
1 File (50 Step)  
On Board RAM  
No. 1~10  
IC CARD  
VTR  
F2  
F3  
MONITOR This displays the ERROR_LOG data  
saved in the memory.  
DELETE  
Press together with F key.  
This erases the ERROR_LOG data  
saved on the IC card.  
F4  
F5  
——  
AUTOSTEP This selects whether to delete items in  
order from the oldest and update the log  
or not when the number of warnings has  
exceeded the buffer capacity.  
F6  
F7  
——  
REAL  
TIME  
This selects whether or not to display  
REAL TIME with the MONITOR menu.  
F8  
EXIT  
This returns the system to the TEST IC  
CARD menu.  
F9  
——  
F10  
F11  
F12  
F13  
——  
——  
——  
INITIAL  
When F13 key is pressed while holding  
down the F key, all ERROR LOG data  
currently stored in the VTR’s memory  
are erased.  
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TEST IC CARD ERROR LOG MONITOR menu  
This menu is displayed by pressing the following keys: TEST > F13 > F3 > F2 keys are pressed.  
To check the current log data of the VTR, first download the machine current data, and then monitor the log  
data.  
F13  
F12  
F11  
F10  
F9  
F1  
F2  
F3  
F4  
F5  
F6  
F7  
F8  
Key  
F1–F7  
F8  
Key designation  
Description  
——  
EXIT  
Returns the VTR to the TEST IC CARD ERROR LOG menu  
screen.  
F9–F13 ——  
°When more errors are generated than the number that can be displayed on the front panel, use the scroll key to move  
the error display.  
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Error messages  
Four kinds of error messages are displayed by this VTR.  
(1) DIAG menu  
A warning mark (W) blinks at the top left of the menu screen when an erroneous setting, failure  
to verify a condition, warning or other problem that interferes with the use of the VTR has arisen.  
When the DIAG key is pressed, an error message appears on the screen.  
(2) AUTO OFF mode  
When a problem occurs in the VTR and it is no longer possible to continue using the VTR with-  
out fixing it, the AUTO OFF lamp and SYSTEM lamp at the front of the VTR come on, and an  
error message appears on the display.  
(3) System error  
When a problem occurs in the VTR and its operation can no longer be guaranteed, the SYSTEM  
lamp at the front of the VTR comes on, and an error message appears on the display.  
(4) Operation error  
When the wrong button or key has been pressed or a wrong value has been input during ope-  
ration, a message appears at the bottom right of the screen telling the user how to proceed with  
operation.  
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DIAG menu error messages  
A warning mark (W) blinks at the top left of the screen when an er-  
roneous setting, failure to verify a condition, warning or other  
problem that interferes with the use of the VTR has arisen.  
If the DIAG key is pressed while a warning is shown, an error message appears on the screen.  
F13  
F12  
F11  
F10  
F9  
F1  
F2  
F3  
F4  
F5  
F6  
F7  
F8  
There are the following three kinds of DIAG menu screens.  
This is the menu that appears initially when the DIAG key is pressed.  
An error message corresponding to the unmasked (not canceled) warning which  
has just occurred is displayed.  
DIAG ACTIVE menu  
This is the menu that appears when the F2 (MENU MASKED) key is pressed.  
An error message corresponding to the masked (canceled) warning is displayed.  
DIAG MASKED menu  
DIAG LAST menu  
This is the menu that appears when the F3 (MENU LAST) key is pressed.  
The error messages for the last three warnings are displayed.  
°Any error message is cleared as soon as the error is remedied.  
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DIAG ACTIVE menu  
When the DIAG key is pressed while the warning mark is displayed, the DIAG ACTIVE menu below appears.  
F13  
F12  
F11  
F10  
F9  
F1  
F2  
F3  
F4  
F5  
F6  
F7  
F8  
Key  
F1  
Key designation  
Description  
——  
F2  
F3  
F4  
F5  
MENU MASKED  
MENU LAST  
——  
Transfers the VTR to the DIAG MASKED menu screen.  
Transfers the VTR to the DIAG LAST menu screen.  
WARNING CANCEL  
Masks (cancels) the warning currently on display in the DIAG  
ACTIVE menu. The error message for the masked warning can  
be displayed on the DIAG MASKED menu.  
F6  
REF ALM  
ON: When there is no REF input, STOP lamp blinks.  
OFF: When there is no REF input, STOP lamp does not blink.  
F7–F13 ——  
∑ When there are multiple warnings  
≥Error messages are displayed from item of highest priority.  
≥All the messages can be viewed sequentially by operating the cursor and the up/down arrow keys.  
≥Total number of warnings is displayed.  
∑ When F6 (REF ALM) key is set to ON, refer to the following table.  
SD_REF present/  
absent  
HD_REF present/  
absent  
OUT_REF  
STOP blinks/glows  
Present  
Absent  
——  
Glows°  
Glows°  
Blinks  
Glows°  
Blinks  
Glows°  
Blinks  
AUTO/INPUT  
Present  
Absent  
Present  
Absent  
HD  
SD  
——  
Present  
Absent  
——  
°This lamp lights in the STOP mode; it is off in all other modes.  
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DIAG MASKED menu  
When the [F2] (MENU MASKED) key is pressed on the DIAG ACTIVE or DIAG LAST menu, the DIAG  
MASKED menu below appears.  
F13  
F12  
F11  
F10  
F9  
F1  
F2  
F3  
F4  
F5  
F6  
F7  
F8  
Key  
F1  
Key designation  
MENU ACTIVE  
Description  
Transfers the VTR to the DIAG ACTIVE menu.  
F2  
F3  
F4  
F5  
——  
MENU LAST  
——  
Transfers the VTR to the DIAG LAST menu.  
WARNING ACTIVATE  
Releases mask (cancel) of the warning currently on display.  
Mask of the warning currently on display in the DIAG MASKED  
menu is released.  
The error message for the warning for which mask was released  
can be displayed on the DIAG ACTIVE menu.  
F6–F13 ——  
∑ When there are 2 or more canceled (masked) warnings  
≥Error messages are displayed from item of highest priority.  
≥All the messages can be viewed sequentially by operating the cursor and the up/down arrow keys.  
≥Total number of warnings is displayed.  
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DIAG LAST menu  
When the F3 (MENU LAST) key is pressed on the DIAG ACTIVE or DIAG MASKED menu, the DIAG LAST  
menu below appears.  
The error messages for the last three warnings are displayed.  
F13  
F12  
F11  
F10  
F9  
F1  
F2  
F3  
F4  
F5  
F6  
F7  
F8  
Key  
F1  
Key designation  
MENU ACTIVE  
Description  
Transfers the VTR to the DIAG ACTIVE menu.  
F2  
MENU MASKED  
Transfers the VTR to the DIAG MASKED menu.  
F3–F6  
F7  
LAST CLEAR  
Clears all warnings displayed on the current DIAG LAST menu.  
All warnings displayed on the current DIAG LAST menu are  
cleared when the F key is pressed together with the F7 (LAST  
CLEAR) key.  
When a new warning is generated, its contents are displayed  
F8–F13 ——  
∑ When 2 or more warnings have occurred  
≥Error messages are displayed from item of highest priority.  
≥All the messages can be viewed sequentially by operating the cursor and the up/down arrow keys.  
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DIAG error messages  
Message  
Error description  
On-screen display  
FAN STOP1  
FAN-1 has stopped. It will continue to operate  
for a while but when the internal temperature  
rises, its power will be turned off.  
FAN STOP  
FAN STOP2  
FAN-2 has stopped. It will continue to operate  
for a while but when the internal temperature  
rises, its power will be turned off.  
FAN STOP  
NO CUE ERASE CURRENT  
NO TC ERASE CURRENT  
No erase current is flowing to the CUE erase  
head.  
ERASE ERROR  
ERASE ERROR  
ERASE ERROR  
ERASE ERROR  
No erase current is flowing to the TC erase  
head.  
NO FULL ERASE CURRENT No erase current is flowing to the full erase  
head.  
NO CTL ERASE CURRENT  
VIDEO CONCEAL SW OFF  
INNER ECC SW OFF  
No erase current is flowing to the CTL erase  
head.  
The VIDEO CONCEAL SW has been set to OFF CONCEAL SW OFF  
due to the TEST RF menu setting.  
The INNER ECC SW has been set to OFF due  
to the TEST RF menu setting.  
ECC SW OFF  
ECC SW OFF  
ECC SW OFF  
OUTER VIDEO ECC SW  
OFF  
The OUTER VIDEO ECC SW has been set to  
OFF due to the TEST RF menu setting.  
OUTER AUDIO ECC SW  
OFF  
The OUTER AUDIO ECC SW has been set to  
OFF due to the TEST RF menu setting.  
AUDIO CONCEAL SW OFF  
The AUDIO CONCEAL SW has been set to OFF CONCEAL SW OFF  
due to the TEST RF menu setting.  
T-REE TURNS TOO SLOW  
The take-up reel rotation during recording and/or T REER ERROR  
playback is abnormal.  
SERVO UNLOCK  
CTL NOT DETECTED  
LOW RF  
The servo has been disengaged (unlocked).  
The CTL signal cannot be played back.  
SERVO UNLOCK  
CTL NOT DET.  
LOW RF  
The RF playback level has dropped. Clean the video  
heads. (This level is detected only during recording.)  
AUDIO MUTE  
CONCEAL A  
CONCEAL V  
The audio output has been muted. Check the  
tape playback mode.  
AUDIO MUTE  
CONCEAL A  
CONCEAL V  
Errors were corrected in the PCM audio data.  
Check the tape playback mode.  
Errors were corrected in the video data. Check  
the tape playback mode.  
HIGH ERROR RATE  
The error rate has deteriorated.  
HIGH ERROR  
CTL HEAD CLOGGING  
The CTL head is clogged. Clean the video  
heads.  
CTL HEAD CLOG  
LTC HEAD CLOGGING  
LOW RF (REC HEAD)  
The LTC head is clogged. Clean the video  
heads.  
LTC HEAD CLOG  
LOW RF  
The level of the RF envelope played back from  
the rotary recording head has dropped. (This  
level is detected only during playback.)  
MISTRACK IN OPTIMIZED  
TRACKING DATA  
Tracking optimizing was not completed  
successfully.  
OPT ERROR  
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DIAG error messages  
Message  
Error description  
On-screen display  
WRONG OPTIMIZED  
TRACKING VALUE  
The tracking optimizing operation resulted in a  
drop in the maximum envelope level by over  
25%. Check the tape playback mode.  
OPT ERROR  
SERVO UNLOCKED  
BEFORE IN POINT  
The servo was disengaged (unlocked) before an OPT ERROR  
edit IN point.  
NO EXTERNAL HD REF  
The REF signal is not supplied to the HD REF  
input connector.  
HD REF ERROR  
SD REF ERROR  
SD REF ERROR  
SD REF ERROR  
NO EXTERNAL SD REF  
The REF signal is not supplied to the SD REF  
input connector.  
NO COLOR BURST IN SD  
REF  
There is no burst signal in the SD REF signal.  
NO STANDARD  
SCH-RANGE IN REF  
A problem has occurred in SCH of the SD REF  
signal.  
NO HD SDI INPUT  
There is no HD SDI input.  
HD SDI ERROR  
HD SDI ERROR  
CRC ERROR IN HD SDI  
INPUT  
A CRC error has been detected from the HD  
SDI input signal.  
NO EMBEDDED AUDIO  
(CH1/2/3/4) INPUT  
Audio signals are not detected in the HD SDI  
input signal.  
HD SDI ERROR  
HD SDI ERROR  
HD SDI ERROR  
HD SDI ERROR  
HD SDI ERROR  
HD SDI ERROR  
HD SDI ERROR  
HD SDI ERROR  
NO EMBEDDED AUDIO  
(CH5/6/7/8) INPUT  
Audio signals are not detected in the HD SDI  
input signal.  
AUDIO (CH1/2/3/4) DATA  
ERROR IN HD SDI INPUT  
A transmission error was detected in the audio  
signals of the HD SDI input signal.  
AUDIO (CH5/6/7/8) DATA  
ERROR IN HD SDI INPUT  
A transmission error was detected in the audio  
signals of the HD SDI input signal.  
NO EMBEDDED LTC  
The LTC signal is not detected in the HD SDI  
input signal.  
LTC ERROR IN HD SDI  
INPUT  
A transmission error was detected in the LTC  
signal of the HD SDI input signal.  
NO EMBEDDED VITC  
The VITC signal is not detected in the HD SDI  
input signal.  
VITC ERROR IN HD SDI  
INPUT  
A transmission error was detected in the VITC  
signal of the HD SDI input signal.  
NO SD SDI INPUT  
There is no SD SDI input.  
SD SDI ERROR  
SD SDI ERROR  
NO EMBEDDED AUDIO  
(CH1/2/3/4) INPUT  
Audio signals are not detected in the SD SDI  
input signal.  
NO EMBEDDED AUDIO  
(CH5/6/7/8) INPUT  
Audio signals are not detected in the SD SDI  
input signal.  
SD SDI ERROR  
UNMATCH AUDIO  
RECORDED FORMAT  
CHECK CASSETTE C BIT  
Check the C hole (for identifying the 4-channel/  
8-channel format) on the cassette. The C hole  
information and 4- or 8-channel format  
information recorded on the tape do not match.  
(When PB.AUTOlON)  
FRMT UNMATCH  
UNMATCH AUDIO  
RECORDED FORMAT  
CHECK SYSTEM FORMAT  
Check the VTR system format. The 4- or  
8-channel format information recorded on the  
tape and the 4 or 8 channels set for the VTR  
system do not match. (When PB.AUTOlOFF)  
FRMT UNMATCH  
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DIAG error messages  
Message  
Error description  
On-screen display  
INPUT DIGITAL AUDIO CH1/2 A sync error has occurred in the AES/EBU  
PCM ERROR  
SYNC ERROR CONFIRM  
INPUT DIGITAL AUDIO  
CH1/2 input signals. Check the input signals.  
INPUT DIGITAL AUDIO CH3/4 A sync error has occurred in the AES/EBU  
PCM ERROR  
PCM ERROR  
PCM ERROR  
PCM ERROR  
PCM ERROR  
PCM ERROR  
PCM ERROR  
PCM ERROR  
PCM ERROR  
PCM ERROR  
PCM ERROR  
RS-422 ERROR  
RS-422 ERROR  
RS-422 ERROR  
RS-422 ERROR  
SYNC ERROR CONFIRM  
INPUT DIGITAL AUDIO  
CH3/4 input signals. Check the input signals.  
INPUT DIGITAL AUDIO CH5/6 A sync error has occurred in the AES/EBU  
SYNC ERROR CONFIRM  
INPUT DIGITAL AUDIO  
CH5/6 input signals. Check the input signals  
INPUT DIGITAL AUDIO CH7/8 A sync error has occurred in the AES/EBU  
SYNC ERROR CONFIRM  
INPUT DIGITAL AUDIO  
CH7/8 input signals. Check the input signals.  
INPUT DIGITAL AUDIO CH1/2 A CRCC error has occurred in the AES/EBU or  
CRCC ERROR CONFIRM  
INPUT DIGITAL AUDIO  
embedded audio CH1/2 input signals. Check the  
input signals.  
INPUT DIGITAL AUDIO CH3/4 A CRCC error has occurred in the AES/EBU or  
CRCC ERROR CONFIRM  
INPUT DIGITAL AUDIO  
embedded audio CH3/4 input signals. Check the  
input signals.  
INPUT DIGITAL AUDIO CH5/6 A CRCC error has occurred in the AES/EBU or  
CRCC ERROR CONFIRM  
INPUT DIGITAL AUDIO  
embedded audio CH5/6 input signals. Check the  
input signals.  
INPUT DIGITAL AUDIO CH7/8 A CRCC error has occurred in the AES/EBU or  
CRCC ERROR CONFIRM  
INPUT DIGITAL AUDIO  
embedded audio CH7/8 input signals. Check the  
input signals.  
INPUT DIGITAL AUDIO CH1/2 A parity error has occurred in the AES/EBU or  
PARITY ERROR CONFIRM  
INPUT DIGITAL AUDIO  
embedded audio CH1/2 input signals. Check the  
input signals.  
INPUT DIGITAL AUDIO CH3/4 A parity error has occurred in the AES/EBU or  
PARITY ERROR CONFIRM  
INPUT DIGITAL AUDIO  
embedded audio CH3/4 input signals. Check the  
input signals.  
INPUT DIGITAL AUDIO CH5/6 A parity error has occurred in the AES/EBU or  
PARITY ERROR CONFIRM  
INPUT DIGITAL AUDIO  
embedded audio CH5/6 input signals. Check the  
input signals.  
INPUT DIGITAL AUDIO CH7/8 A parity error has occurred in the AES/EBU or  
PARITY ERROR CONFIRM  
INPUT DIGITAL AUDIO  
embedded audio CH7/8 input signals. Check the  
input signals.  
RECEIVED INVALID  
COMMAND FROM RS-422  
PORT  
An undefined command has been received.  
SUM-CHECK ERROR IN  
RECEIVED COMMAND  
FROM RS-422 PORT  
A sum check error has occurred in the received  
command.  
PARITY ERROR IN  
RECEIVED COMMAND  
FROM RS-422 PORT  
A parity error has occurred in the received  
command.  
FRAMING ERROR IN  
RECEIVED COMMAND  
FROM RS-422 PORT  
A framing error has occurred in the received  
command.  
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DIAG error messages  
Message  
Error description  
On-screen display  
OVER-RUN ERROR IN  
RECEIVED COMMAND  
FROM RS-422 PORT  
An overrun error has occurred in the received  
command.  
RS-422 ERROR  
RS-422 COMMUNICATION  
STOP BY TIME OUT  
A timeout error has occurred.  
RS-422 ERROR  
RS-232C ERROR  
RECEIVED INVALID  
COMMAND FROM RS-232C  
PORT  
An undefined command has been received.  
SUM-CHECK ERROR IN  
RECEIVED COMMAND  
FROM RS-232C PORT  
A sum check error has occurred in the received  
command.  
RS-232C ERROR  
RS-232C ERROR  
RS-232C ERROR  
RS-232C ERROR  
PARITY ERROR IN  
RECEIVED COMMAND  
FROM RS-232C PORT  
A parity error has occurred in the received  
command.  
FRAMING ERROR IN  
RECEIVED COMMAND  
FROM RS-232C PORT  
A framing error has occurred in the received  
command.  
OVER-RUN ERROR IN  
RECEIVED COMMAND  
FROM RS-232C PORT  
An overrun error has occurred in the received  
command.  
RS-232C COMMUNICATION A timeout error has occurred.  
STOP BY TIME OUT  
RS-232C ERROR  
VA-CONT ERROR  
RECEIVED INVALID  
COMMAND FROM  
VA_CONT PORT  
An undefined command has been received.  
SUM-CHECK ERROR IN  
RECEIVED COMMAND  
FROM VA_CONT PORT  
A sum check error has occurred in the received  
command.  
VA-CONT ERROR  
VA-CONT ERROR  
VA-CONT ERROR  
VA-CONT ERROR  
PARITY ERROR IN  
RECEIVED COMMAND  
FROM VA_CONT PORT  
A parity error has occurred in the received  
command.  
FRAMING ERROR IN  
RECEIVED COMMAND  
FROM VA_CONT PORT  
A framing error has occurred in the received  
command.  
OVER-RUN ERROR IN  
RECEIVED COMMAND  
FROM VA_CONT PORT  
An overrun error has occurred in the received  
command.  
EXT LTC NOT READ  
There is a problem with the EXT TC input.  
There is a problem with the EXT VITC input.  
The LTC signal is not played back.  
TC ERROR  
TC ERROR  
TC ERROR  
EXT VITC NOT READ  
LTC IN TAPE NOT READ  
IC CARD LOW BATTERY  
The IC card battery has a low remaining charge. CARD LOW BATT  
Replace the card.  
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AUTO OFF error messages  
If a problem has occurred and the VTR cannot continue operating or the mechanism or tape may be damaged  
by continued operation, the AUTO OFF lamp on the VTR’s front panel come on, the buzzer sounds, and an  
error message appears on the screen. In this situation, stop operating the VTR, and proceed to fix the problem.  
POWER  
ON  
EJECT  
OFF  
AUTO OFF  
AUTO OFF lamp  
AUTO OFF  
CASSETTE UNLOAD FAIL  
POWER OFF  
≥With the exception of the DEW error message, the original screen will not be restored unless the power is  
turned off and then back on again.  
≥If the error persists even after the power has been turned off and then back on again, the problem is serious,  
and the VTR will need to be repaired or some of its parts replaced. Immediately turn off the power, remove  
the power plug from the power outlet, and contact your dealer. Bear in mind that continued operation may  
exacerbate the existing problem and/or cause other unforeseen problems.  
AUTO OFF occurs mainly when the tape transport system is experiencing problems.  
When AUTO OFF has occurred, open the VTR’s top panel, check that the tape in use has been proper-  
ly installed in the transport system, and then turn on the power. If the tape in use has become disen-  
gaged from the transport system, contact your dealer.  
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AUTO OFF error messages  
Message  
Error description  
On-screen display  
CPU TAPE HANDLE  
TROUBLE  
The CPU is not working properly due to an error  
in the interrupt processing, etc.  
SYSCON ERROR  
CPU (SERVO SYS) COMM.  
TROUBLE  
A problem has occurred in communication  
between the servo microcomputer and system  
control microcomputer.  
SERVO ERROR  
CASSETTE PHOTO  
SENSOR TROUBLE  
A problem with the LED has been detected.  
MECHA ERROR  
MECHA ERROR  
MECHA ERROR  
MECHA ERROR  
SERVO ERROR  
SERVO ERROR  
SERVO ERROR  
DETECTION SWITCH FAIL  
(A)  
There is a problem with the cassette’s 3-stage  
switch (A) (on the cylinder side).  
DETECTION SWITCH FAIL  
(B)  
There is a problem with the cassette’s 3-stage  
switch (B) (middle position).  
DETECTION SWITCH FAIL  
(C)  
There is a problem with the cassette’s 3-stage  
switch (C) (on the cassette insertion slot side).  
ROTATE-RANGE OVER  
CAPSTAN NOT ROTATE  
TAPE TENSION ERROR  
A problem with the cylinder’s rotation has been  
detected.  
A problem with the capstan’s rotation has been  
detected.  
A tape tension error has been detected. (Pinch  
roller ON status) Check the tape transport  
system.  
TAPE TENSION OVER-  
RANGE IN SHTL  
A tape tension error has been detected. (Reel  
drive status with pinch roller OFF) Check the  
tape transport system.  
SERVO ERROR  
SERVO ERROR  
SERVO ERROR  
REEL DIRECTION  
UNMUTCH  
A discrepancy in the rotational directions of the  
supply and take-up reels has been detected.  
Check the tape transport system.  
WIND-UP REEL NOT  
ROTATE  
Defective rotation of the take-up reel has been  
detected. (During capstan drive) Check the tape  
transport system.  
NO S-REEL FG PULSE  
NO T-REEL FG PULSE  
CASSETTE UNLOAD FAIL  
SUB UNLACING FAIL  
MAIN UNLACING FAIL  
DEW  
Trouble with the rotation of the supply reel has  
been detected.  
SERVO ERROR  
SERVO ERROR  
MECHA ERROR  
MECHA ERROR  
MECHA ERROR  
MECHA ERROR  
Trouble with the rotation of the take-up reel has  
been detected.  
A problem with the cassette “up” operation has  
occurred. Check the tape transport system.  
A problem with the sub-unloading operation has  
occurred. Check the tape transport system.  
A problem with the main unloading operation  
has occurred. Check the tape transport system.  
The formation of condensation has been  
detected. Refrain from inserting a cassette since  
this condition may cause the tape to adhere to  
the inside parts, etc., thereby damaging it.  
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SYSTEM error messages  
When a problem has occurred in the VTR and its operation can no longer be guaranteed, the system error  
lamp comes on, the buzzer sounds, and an error message appears on the screen.  
In this situation, stop operating the VTR immediately, and proceed to fix the trouble.  
POWER  
ON  
EJECT  
OFF  
AUTO OFF  
INPUT CHECK  
REMOTE  
ADJUST  
MULTI  
CUE  
SYSTEM ERROR  
HOME  
ASSEM INSERT  
AUDIO  
AUDIO  
LINE OUT  
UNITY  
/VAR  
VIDEO  
IN  
OUT  
IN  
OUT  
F13  
F12  
F11  
F10  
F9  
TC/CHR  
SET UP  
TEST  
DIAG  
SHTL  
JOG  
VAR  
L1 BOARD NOT RESPONDING  
FROM  
COPY  
BS  
7
4
1
0
8
9
6
3
T
5
2
/
ENT  
C
F
REC INHIBIT  
PLAY REC/EDIT  
FF  
PULL  
OPEN  
PULL  
OPEN  
≥With system errors, the original screen will be restored when the power switch is turned off and the cause of  
the error is eliminated.  
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SYSTEM error messages  
Message  
Error description  
On-screen display  
AV NOT RESPONDING  
The AV microcomputer is not working properly.  
The reference signals from the S5 printed circuit  
board may not be the prescribed ones or some  
similar kind of problem is to blame.  
SYSTEM ERROR  
SYSCON NOT  
RESPONDING  
A problem has occurred in communication  
between the system control microcomputer and  
front microcomputer.  
SYSTEM ERROR  
S2 BOARD NOT  
RESPONDING  
The S2 printed circuit board has been removed.  
SYSTEM ERROR  
SYSTEM ERROR  
SYSTEM ERROR  
SYSTEM ERROR  
SYSTEM ERROR  
SYSTEM ERROR  
MECHA ERROR  
MECHA ERROR  
S3 BOARD NOT  
RESPONDING  
The S3 printed circuit board has been removed.  
S4 BOARD NOT  
RESPONDING  
The circuitry on the S4 PCB is not operating  
properly.  
S5 BOARD NOT  
RESPONDING  
The circuitry on the S5 PCB is not operating  
properly.  
L1 BOARD NOT  
RESPONDING  
The circuitry on the L1 PCB is not operating  
properly.  
L2 BOARD NOT  
RESPONDING  
The circuitry on the L2 PCB is not operating  
properly.  
CASSETTE LOAD FAIL  
A problem has occurred during the cassette  
“down” operation.  
SUB LACING FAIL  
A problem was detected during the sub-loading  
operation, and the cassette was ejected. Check  
the tape transport system.  
MAIN LACING FAIL  
HUB POSITION  
A problem was detected during the main loading MECHA ERROR  
operation, and the cassette was ejected. Check  
the tape transport system.  
The reel hub position does not match the  
cassette size. The cassette was ejected as a  
result.  
MECHA ERROR  
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Operation messages  
In the majority of cases, when a mistake has been made in operating a button or key during automatic editing,  
a message appears at the bottom right of the screen (above the tape speed display) telling the user how to  
proceed with operation.  
≥The message is automatically cleared after it has been displayed for several seconds.  
F13  
F12  
F11  
F10  
F9  
F1  
F2  
F3  
F4  
F5  
F6  
F7  
F8  
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Operation messages (in AUTO EDIT mode)  
No.  
350  
351  
Message  
NO CASSETTE  
Description of error/problem  
A cassette tape has not been inserted.  
NO PRESET  
The editing channel has not been selected in the editing mode or  
during insert editing.  
352  
353  
NO IN POINT  
The edit point data required for editing has not been entered.  
NO PLY’ R MODE  
The mode in which the player is to be controlled has not been  
established.  
Set it correctly on the INSERT (or ASSEMBLE) AUTO EDIT  
menu.  
354  
355  
NOT REC’ R MODE  
The mode in which the recorder is to be controlled has not been  
established.  
Set it correctly on the INSERT (or ASSEMBLE) AUTO EDIT  
menu.  
NEGATIVE DURATION  
The time data of the edit OUT point is ahead of the time data of  
the edit IN point.  
356  
357  
359  
INVALID DATA  
PLAYER LOCAL  
REC INHIBITED  
Illegal or invalid data has been input.  
The connected player is in the LOCAL mode.  
An attempt has been made to execute automatic editing while  
the recording inhibit mode is set. Select the HOME menu setting  
and operate the recording inhibit pins on the cassette tape to  
release the REC INHIBIT mode.  
360  
W/PLAYER NOT SET  
A mode in which the player can be used has not been  
established.  
Check the F1 (MODE) key setting on the INSERT (or  
ASSEMBLE) AUTO EDIT SET UP menu.  
361  
362  
363  
BOT  
The tape is at its end.  
EOT  
The tape is at its start.  
SHIFT TC FOR CF EDIT  
The TC value used in the CF lock mode is incorrect  
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Screen saver function  
This function is designed to prolong the service life of the VTR’s large display screen.  
The screen’s life may be shortened when the screen continuously displays menu screens on which no move-  
ment is occurring.  
Consequently, when the same menu screen on which no movement occurs is displayed continuously on the  
display screen for 5 or more minutes, it is automatically replaced with the screen saver screen shown below.  
The logo displayed moves around the screen.  
ONotesN  
≥The screen saver function is activated only when a menu screen on which absolutely no movement occurs  
has been displayed continuously for 5 or more minutes. If a function key is pressed at some point, it will not  
be activated unless another 5 minutes have elapsed from the moment when the key was pressed.  
≥Neither will the screen saver function be activated when the time code value on a menu screen has changed  
during recording, playback, etc. even if nothing else has changed.  
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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:  
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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  
P E  
Printed in Japan  
F0703H1  
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