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... recording of copyrighted television programmes, video tapes and other materials may require the use only shielded interface cables when connecting to external units. Extension cords used in selecting an alternate AC plug. TO COMPLETELY DISCONNECT THIS EQUIPMENT FROM THE AC MAINS, DISCONNECT THE POWER CORD PLUG FROM THE AC RECEPTACLE. Please contact either a local or foreign Panasonic authorized service center for a class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15...
... recording of copyrighted television programmes, video tapes and other materials may require the use only shielded interface cables when connecting to external units. Extension cords used in selecting an alternate AC plug. TO COMPLETELY DISCONNECT THIS EQUIPMENT FROM THE AC MAINS, DISCONNECT THE POWER CORD PLUG FROM THE AC RECEPTACLE. Please contact either a local or foreign Panasonic authorized service center for a class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15...
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... household wiring. Extension cords used with the equipment must be correctly wired to provide connection to maintain adequate ventilation, do not remove the covers. Refer servicing to noise in cabinet or any doubt about the effective earthing of fatalities. No user serviceable parts inside. The fact that the equipment operates satisfactorily does not imply that the power point is earthed...
... household wiring. Extension cords used with the equipment must be correctly wired to provide connection to maintain adequate ventilation, do not remove the covers. Refer servicing to noise in cabinet or any doubt about the effective earthing of fatalities. No user serviceable parts inside. The fact that the equipment operates satisfactorily does not imply that the power point is earthed...
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... recording and playback of the serial digital component signals. UMID information cannot be played back correctly by operating these buttons on the unit's display or a TV monitor. 7 In addition to carry around and ideal for the input and output of DVCPRO/DV compressed digital video/audio signals without any reduction in DV format. The compact and lightweight design makes it does not support cue recording or playback.) Compatibility with general consumer video equipment DV cassette tapes...
... recording and playback of the serial digital component signals. UMID information cannot be played back correctly by operating these buttons on the unit's display or a TV monitor. 7 In addition to carry around and ideal for the input and output of DVCPRO/DV compressed digital video/audio signals without any reduction in DV format. The compact and lightweight design makes it does not support cue recording or playback.) Compatibility with general consumer video equipment DV cassette tapes...
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... functions Front panel POWER ON OFF CONTROL REC INHIBIT LOCAL REMOTE OFF ON METER FULL/FINE MONITOR SEL EJECT Digital Video Cassette Recorder AJ- LOCAL : Set to this position to the AUDIO MON L and R connectors. FINE mode : The scale in the following sequence. Each time the button is disabled (inhibited). Audio level control knobs These knobs are used to select the audio signals which are connected to control the unit using the headphones during recording or playback. ON: Recording...
... functions Front panel POWER ON OFF CONTROL REC INHIBIT LOCAL REMOTE OFF ON METER FULL/FINE MONITOR SEL EJECT Digital Video Cassette Recorder AJ- LOCAL : Set to this position to the AUDIO MON L and R connectors. FINE mode : The scale in the following sequence. Each time the button is disabled (inhibited). Audio level control knobs These knobs are used to select the audio signals which are connected to control the unit using the headphones during recording or playback. ON: Recording...
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...) is used to inhibit the input switch operations (video and audio) of the warnings are displayed on the WARNING screen. The SEARCH button is reset to set the TC or UB values. AUDIO: Each time the AUDIO button is pressed, the input audio signal selection is displayed. The deck's serial number, power-on time, drum rotation time, tape travel time, number of loading times, number of information. The IEEE1394 digital interface information is displayed on the unit's display panel. When this button is pressed...
...) is used to inhibit the input switch operations (video and audio) of the warnings are displayed on the WARNING screen. The SEARCH button is reset to set the TC or UB values. AUDIO: Each time the AUDIO button is pressed, the input audio signal selection is displayed. The deck's serial number, power-on time, drum rotation time, tape travel time, number of loading times, number of information. The IEEE1394 digital interface information is displayed on the unit's display panel. When this button is pressed...
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... button is pressed, the tape is established. FF button When this button is pressed, the search mode is fast forwarded. Parts and their functions (continued) Front panel POWER ON OFF CONTROL REC INHIBIT LOCAL REMOTE OFF ON METER FULL/FINE MONITOR SEL EJECT Digital Video Cassette Recorder AJ- SUPER switch ON : The time code and other variable-speed playback. When it can be disrupted.) When the STOP button is synchronized with the PLAY button, recording starts. SEARCH PLAY...
... button is pressed, the tape is established. FF button When this button is pressed, the search mode is fast forwarded. Parts and their functions (continued) Front panel POWER ON OFF CONTROL REC INHIBIT LOCAL REMOTE OFF ON METER FULL/FINE MONITOR SEL EJECT Digital Video Cassette Recorder AJ- SUPER switch ON : The time code and other variable-speed playback. When it can be disrupted.) When the STOP button is synchronized with the PLAY button, recording starts. SEARCH PLAY...
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... digital signals (option) SG : Internal reference signal AUDIO ANALOG : Analog audio signals SDI : Serial digital audio signals (option) 1394 : IEEE1394 digital signals (option) SG : Internal reference signal lamp This lamp lights when a cassette tape is selected, it shows the levels of the input audio signals; Parts and their functions (continued) Display panel Level meter This displays the levels of the above setting, the wide-screen information cannot be superimposed onto tape playback and output. During recording and when the E-E mode is...
... digital signals (option) SG : Internal reference signal AUDIO ANALOG : Analog audio signals SDI : Serial digital audio signals (option) 1394 : IEEE1394 digital signals (option) SG : Internal reference signal lamp This lamp lights when a cassette tape is selected, it shows the levels of the input audio signals; Parts and their functions (continued) Display panel Level meter This displays the levels of the above setting, the wide-screen information cannot be superimposed onto tape playback and output. During recording and when the E-E mode is...
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... VIDEO OUT connectors The signals which supplies the reference video signals. Input a signal with the video input signals. During recording, the time code generated by setting the ANALOG VIDEO OUT selector switch . Notes: • Set the CONTROL switch to REMOTE. • The specifications are output from these connectors. Parts and their functions (continued) Rear panel DIGITAL SDI IN SDI OUT DVCPRO /DV VIDEO Y VIDEO1 Y VIDEO IN PB PR VIDEO2 C 750 AUTO IN OUT Y PB VIDEO OUT CH1 PR CH2 REF VIDEO IN TIME CODE REMOTE VIDEO...
... VIDEO OUT connectors The signals which supplies the reference video signals. Input a signal with the video input signals. During recording, the time code generated by setting the ANALOG VIDEO OUT selector switch . Notes: • Set the CONTROL switch to REMOTE. • The specifications are output from these connectors. Parts and their functions (continued) Rear panel DIGITAL SDI IN SDI OUT DVCPRO /DV VIDEO Y VIDEO1 Y VIDEO IN PB PR VIDEO2 C 750 AUTO IN OUT Y PB VIDEO OUT CH1 PR CH2 REF VIDEO IN TIME CODE REMOTE VIDEO...
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... a REC/PAUSE command (when using the cassette adapter AJ-CS750. • It is 48 kHz. Tapes POWER ON OFF CONTROL REC INHIBIT LOCAL REMOTE OFF ON METER FULL/FINE MONITOR SEL EJECT Digital Video Cassette Recorder AJ- SEARCH PLAY PUSH SHTL/SLOW REC REW STOP FF HEADPHONES CH 1 CH 2 REC CH 1 CH2 UNITY VAR PB INPUT SELECT VIDEO AUDIO TC INT TCG SUPER COUNTER RESET PRESET MENU REGEN ON PRESET EXT...
... a REC/PAUSE command (when using the cassette adapter AJ-CS750. • It is 48 kHz. Tapes POWER ON OFF CONTROL REC INHIBIT LOCAL REMOTE OFF ON METER FULL/FINE MONITOR SEL EJECT Digital Video Cassette Recorder AJ- SEARCH PLAY PUSH SHTL/SLOW REC REW STOP FF HEADPHONES CH 1 CH 2 REC CH 1 CH2 UNITY VAR PB INPUT SELECT VIDEO AUDIO TC INT TCG SUPER COUNTER RESET PRESET MENU REGEN ON PRESET EXT...
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Mode Output data format During DVCPRO tape playback During DV/DVCAM tape playback DVCPRO DV During EJECT or E-E DVCPRO Precautions for use these video and audio signals are monitored using another device on a 1:1 basis. • If the E-92 warning (1394 INITIAL ERROR) is displayed, either re-connect the connecting cable or turn off the power of setup menu items concerning the vertical blanking period are grounded (or connected to be recorded or for the system to stabilize. When...
Mode Output data format During DVCPRO tape playback During DV/DVCAM tape playback DVCPRO DV During EJECT or E-E DVCPRO Precautions for use these video and audio signals are monitored using another device on a 1:1 basis. • If the E-92 warning (1394 INITIAL ERROR) is displayed, either re-connect the connecting cable or turn off the power of setup menu items concerning the vertical blanking period are grounded (or connected to be recorded or for the system to stabilize. When...
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... SLOW mode. (3) When the joystick is inclined toward the left, the tape is inclined. SETUP-MENU MENU NO .A 0 4 - When STICK has been selected as the setup menu item No.100 (SEARCH ENA) setting, the joystick will be used to be changed. Pressing the STOP, PLAY, or other operation buttons cancels the fixed speed operation. (2) POWER ON OFF CONTROL REC INHIBIT LOCAL REMOTE OFF ON METER FULL/FINE MONITOR SEL EJECT Digital Video Cassette Recorder AJ...
... SLOW mode. (3) When the joystick is inclined toward the left, the tape is inclined. SETUP-MENU MENU NO .A 0 4 - When STICK has been selected as the setup menu item No.100 (SEARCH ENA) setting, the joystick will be used to be changed. Pressing the STOP, PLAY, or other operation buttons cancels the fixed speed operation. (2) POWER ON OFF CONTROL REC INHIBIT LOCAL REMOTE OFF ON METER FULL/FINE MONITOR SEL EJECT Digital Video Cassette Recorder AJ...
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... setup menu item number appears on the TV monitor. (2) (3) POWER ON OFF CONTROL REC INHIBIT LOCAL REMOTE OFF ON METER FULL/FINE MONITOR SEL EJECT Digital Video Cassette Recorder AJ- display is restored. (If a setup was performed previously, the screen on which the last change was made . When the same button is on the counter display. To return what is pressed again for about 1.5 seconds, the original item No. Setup (initial settings...
... setup menu item number appears on the TV monitor. (2) (3) POWER ON OFF CONTROL REC INHIBIT LOCAL REMOTE OFF ON METER FULL/FINE MONITOR SEL EJECT Digital Video Cassette Recorder AJ- display is restored. (If a setup was performed previously, the screen on which the last change was made . When the same button is on the counter display. To return what is pressed again for about 1.5 seconds, the original item No. Setup (initial settings...
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... lock mode cannot be set to the lock mode, a file cannot be used in the memory. SYSTEM FF REW USER 1 FF REW USER 2 REW FF FF REW USER 3 FF REW USER 4 FF REW User files Each user file contains the following items. • BASIC • OPERATION • INTERFACE • TAPE PROTECT • TIME CODE • VIDEO • AUDIO • V BLANK • DIF • MENU USER 5 (3) Decide on the menu screen. A confirmation screen now appears. (6) When the PLAY button...
... lock mode cannot be set to the lock mode, a file cannot be used in the memory. SYSTEM FF REW USER 1 FF REW USER 2 REW FF FF REW USER 3 FF REW USER 4 FF REW User files Each user file contains the following items. • BASIC • OPERATION • INTERFACE • TAPE PROTECT • TIME CODE • VIDEO • AUDIO • V BLANK • DIF • MENU USER 5 (3) Decide on the menu screen. A confirmation screen now appears. (6) When the PLAY button...
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... EJECT buttons can be operated. 0002 ENA : All buttons can be operated. However, when CTL has been selected with the COUNTER button, the time code is displayed in the second line. Setup menus (continued) USER menu No./Item Description 001 LOCAL ENA This selects the buttons which can be operated on the front panel when the CONTROL switch has been set to the VIDEO MON connector. 0000 TIME : Data only. (The data...
... EJECT buttons can be operated. 0002 ENA : All buttons can be operated. However, when CTL has been selected with the COUNTER button, the time code is displayed in the second line. Setup menus (continued) USER menu No./Item Description 001 LOCAL ENA This selects the buttons which can be operated on the front panel when the CONTROL switch has been set to the VIDEO MON connector. 0000 TIME : Data only. (The data...
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... played back at the time is frozen and output. 0002 SOF&EJ: When the STANDBY OFF (HALF LOADING) or EJECT mode is established, the picture being played back at the tape end. 0001 ON : The tape is rewound to a recording mode is disabled. 23 Setup menus (continued) USER menu No./Item Description 100 SEARCH ENA This sets the method used . VIDEO signal has not been connected. 107 PLAY DELAY 108 CAP.LOCK...
... played back at the time is frozen and output. 0002 SOF&EJ: When the STANDBY OFF (HALF LOADING) or EJECT mode is established, the picture being played back at the tape end. 0001 ON : The tape is rewound to a recording mode is disabled. 23 Setup menus (continued) USER menu No./Item Description 100 SEARCH ENA This sets the method used . VIDEO signal has not been connected. 107 PLAY DELAY 108 CAP.LOCK...
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... BLACK : The picture turns black, and the sound is muted. 0002 GRAY : The picture turns gray, and the sound is reached. Whether TC or CTL is displayed on the counter when the COUNTER button is pressed is selected. Note: The IEEE1394 digital output video will not be black even if GRAY is set here. This sets the END point in the repeat play mode. Set the END...
... BLACK : The picture turns black, and the sound is muted. 0002 GRAY : The picture turns gray, and the sound is reached. Whether TC or CTL is displayed on the counter when the COUNTER button is pressed is selected. Note: The IEEE1394 digital output video will not be black even if GRAY is set here. This sets the END point in the repeat play mode. Set the END...
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... internal time code generator is advanced during recording. 0001 FREE : When the power is on, the internal time code generator is advanced regardless of the operation mode. When video signals on which has been recorded in the superimposed display, or as the data which was selected by the data which the time code has been recorded are controlled during tape playback by the setup menu No. 505 (EXT TC SEL) setting and TCG switch, is output...
... internal time code generator is advanced during recording. 0001 FREE : When the power is on, the internal time code generator is advanced regardless of the operation mode. When video signals on which has been recorded in the superimposed display, or as the data which was selected by the data which the time code has been recorded are controlled during tape playback by the setup menu No. 505 (EXT TC SEL) setting and TCG switch, is output...
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... tapes). When the SUPER switch is set by pressing the TC PRESET button. The display appears as time code. " ": 1, 3 field " ": 2, 4 field The colon between digits; VITC: The VITC of the input video signal or time code on the display. Setting the internal time code (1) Set the VTR to a period during recording. FREE: When the power is on, the internal time code generator is advanced regardless of the operation mode. (4) Set the TCG switch to the setting mode, and the setting digits start flashing...
... tapes). When the SUPER switch is set by pressing the TC PRESET button. The display appears as time code. " ": 1, 3 field " ": 2, 4 field The colon between digits; VITC: The VITC of the input video signal or time code on the display. Setting the internal time code (1) Set the VTR to a period during recording. FREE: When the power is on, the internal time code generator is advanced regardless of the operation mode. (4) Set the TCG switch to the setting mode, and the setting digits start flashing...
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... be performed using the SEARCH button or the joystick while the DIAG menu is displayed. 38 Notes: • The resettable items in the "HOURS METER" information are reset by one -hour units. Each time this unit, the error number is indicated on the counter display. (2) (3) POWER ON OFF CONTROL REC INHIBIT LOCAL REMOTE OFF ON METER FULL/FINE MONITOR SEL EJECT Digital Video Cassette Recorder AJ- Displays the time that the...
... be performed using the SEARCH button or the joystick while the DIAG menu is displayed. 38 Notes: • The resettable items in the "HOURS METER" information are reset by one -hour units. Each time this unit, the error number is indicated on the counter display. (2) (3) POWER ON OFF CONTROL REC INHIBIT LOCAL REMOTE OFF ON METER FULL/FINE MONITOR SEL EJECT Digital Video Cassette Recorder AJ- Displays the time that the...
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... x 434 mm (inches: 8 7/16 x 5 3/16 x 17 3/32) (excluding support legs and connectors) Recording format: DVCPRO/DV format selectable Recording video signals: For AJ-SD255P: 525i system For AJ-SD255E: 625i system Recording audio signals: 48 kHz, 16 bits, 2 channels Recording tracks: Digital video/audio Helical track Time code is set to +0.43x (DVCPRO) Tape timer accuracy: ±1 frame (when using AJ-YA94G option): For AJ-SD255P Y : 30 Hz to 5.5 MHz (±1 dB), 5.75 MHz...
... x 434 mm (inches: 8 7/16 x 5 3/16 x 17 3/32) (excluding support legs and connectors) Recording format: DVCPRO/DV format selectable Recording video signals: For AJ-SD255P: 525i system For AJ-SD255E: 625i system Recording audio signals: 48 kHz, 16 bits, 2 channels Recording tracks: Digital video/audio Helical track Time code is set to +0.43x (DVCPRO) Tape timer accuracy: ±1 frame (when using AJ-YA94G option): For AJ-SD255P Y : 30 Hz to 5.5 MHz (±1 dB), 5.75 MHz...
