Panasonic VCR AJ HD130DCP User Manual

Digital HD Video Cassette Recorder  
AJ-  
DCP  
Operating Instructions  
 
Contents  
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4  
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4  
Setup Menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24  
SYSTEM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24  
BASIC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25  
OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27  
INTERFACE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29  
TAPE PROTECT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29  
TIME CODE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30  
VIDEO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32  
AUDIO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33  
MENU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35  
Parts and Their Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . 5  
Front panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5  
Rear panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10  
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12  
Turning on the power and inserting the  
cassette . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12  
STOP mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12  
Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13  
Error Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36  
Emergency Eject . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37  
Video Head Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38  
Condensation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38  
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38  
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39  
Rec pause/recording  
(frame-to-frame continuity) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13  
Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14  
Cue (fast forward playback)/review (reverse  
playback) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14  
Still-picture playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14  
Linear 0.3a speed playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15  
Variable-speed playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15  
Repeat playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16  
Time Code & User’s Bit . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17  
Time code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17  
User’s bit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17  
Setting the time code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17  
Setting the user’s bit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18  
Time code/user’s bit playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18  
Superimposed Screens . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19  
Setup (Initial Settings) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20  
How to perform settings using the on-screen  
menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20  
How to return to the factory settings . . . . . . . . . . 20  
How to set the user defaults . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21  
How to load the user defaults . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22  
How to protect the menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22  
How to release the menu protection . . . . . . . . . . 23  
How to display the DIAG menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23  
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Introduction  
This DVCPRO HD format HD digital VTR uses 1/4˝  
wide small cassette tapes to record and play back  
interlace HD signals (1080i/59.94 Hz) and progressive  
HD signals (720p/59.94 Hz).  
It contains built-in down-converter outputs as a  
standard feature to provide interfacing with existing  
SD (standard definition) systems by means of HD-SD  
conversion.  
The deterioration in the picture and sound quality  
which accompanies dubbing is significantly reduced  
by this high picture quality VTR which incorporates  
high-efficiency digital compression technology.  
The VTR has a compact and lightweight design which  
enables it to be carried around or installed in a rack  
with ease.  
The user performs the equipment settings interactively  
while viewing the on-screen menus on the TV monitor.  
Features  
Compact size and light weight  
Frame-to-frame continuity function  
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The VTR has a width of 8 /16˝ (214 mm), a height  
By using the REC button and PAUSE button in  
combination, the auto back function is activated so  
that the images are joined together smoothly,  
without any breaks.  
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of 5 /4˝ (132 mm) and a depth of 16 15/16˝ (430  
mm), and it weighs 18.04 lb (8.2 kg). It comes with  
grips which make it easy and convenient to carry it.  
Efficient installation in a rack  
On-screen menu settings  
The width of the VTR is half the standard 19˝  
dimension, and its height is equivalent to 3U. This  
makes its installation in a rack twice as efficient as  
in the past for greater economy.  
The highly individualized function settings can be  
performed on-screen.  
Time code  
The VTR is equipped with a built-in TCG (time code  
generator)/TCR (time code reader). An external  
time code can also be input, thereby enabling  
regeneration to the external time code.  
Up to 46 minutes of recording  
The VTR uses only 1/4˝ wide L-size cassette tapes  
(max. 46 minutes).  
<Note>  
Do not use tapes other than DVCPRO HD L-size  
cassettes (max. 46 minutes).  
Multi-functional interfaces  
OSerial digital input/output  
The VTR has HD component serial interface  
input/output facilities so that the HD component  
video signals and digital audio signals of 8 channels  
can be interfaced using a single BNC connector.  
(SMPTE 292M/296M/299M)  
It also contains a built-in SD down-converter as a  
standard feature so that SD component serial  
signals can also be output.  
High picture quality  
The VTR achieves a high picture quality by means  
of 4:2:2 HD component signal recording conducted  
at a rate which is four times faster (100 Mbps) than  
the existing DVCPRO format.  
Switching between 1080i and 720p systems  
By switching to the matching video signal input  
system (1080i/59.94 Hz or 720p/59.94 Hz) in the  
setup menu settings, the VTR can record and play  
back signals in either signal system.  
(SMPTE 259M-C, 272M-A)  
OAnalog video output  
Also provided as a standard feature is a built-in  
analog composite down-converter to enable  
monitoring on an SD monitor.  
SD down-converter  
O9-pin remote control connector  
The VTR comes with a built-in SD down-converter  
as a standard feature. This enables SD SDI signals  
or analog composite signals to be output at the  
same time as HD SDI signals are output, and this  
makes it possible to view the signals on the SD  
monitor.  
This connector enables operations to be performed  
from the external remote controller (AJ-A95,  
optional accessory).  
AD/DC operation  
The VTR operates on both AC 120 V and DC 12 V  
power.  
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Parts and Their Functions  
Front panel  
Counter display  
4
5
6
7
8
9
<
SCH SERVO  
REC INH REMOTE  
CTL  
TC  
-25 -20 -16 -12 -8 -4  
-30  
0
dB  
-
CH 1  
UB  
CH 2  
HOURS  
MINUTES  
SECONDS  
FRAMES  
:
;
<
1
2
3
EJECT  
POWER  
ON  
L
-cassette ONLY  
OFF  
LOCAL REMOTE  
?
>
AUDIO SELECT  
=
P
MENU  
INPUT  
METER  
ANALOG  
CH3-4  
OFF  
ON  
REC INHIBIT  
CH 1  
CH 2  
CH 4  
REC  
PULL  
B
FOR VAR  
CH 3  
720 P  
CH1·2 CH3·4  
AUDIO OUT SEL  
RESET  
REW  
PAGE  
STOP  
FF  
SEARCH  
PLAY  
PAUSE/STILL  
REC  
TAPE  
O
N
CH1  
COUNTER  
ST  
CH2  
DOWN MENU UP  
MODE  
s
DATA  
r
SET  
EE  
C
D
E A @ F  
G
H
I
J
K
L
M
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Parts and Their Functions  
Front panel  
1 POWER switch  
9 Channel condition lamps  
These light in accordance with the error rate status.  
(Green 5 blue 5 red)  
2 Cassette loading slot  
Align the cassette with the center of the loading  
slot, and push it gently inside. The cassette is  
loaded automatically.  
Green : This lights when the error rates for the video  
and audio playback signals are satisfactory.  
Blue : This lights when the error rate for either the  
video or audio playback signals has  
deteriorated. The playback pictures remain  
normal even when the lamp lights.  
<Note>  
Do not insert tapes other than DVCPRO HD L-size  
cassettes.  
Red : This lights when either the video or audio  
playback signals have been corrected or  
interpolated.  
3 EJECT button  
Press this to unload the tape which is then ejected  
automatically several seconds later.  
The display is reset when the CTL display is shown  
on the counter display.  
: Level meter  
This indicates the audio signal levels.  
The input level of the audio signals is displayed  
during recording and when the E-E status is  
selected; their output level is displayed during  
playback.  
4 REC and REC INH lamps  
REC  
: This lights while recording is in progress.  
REC INH : This lights when the cassette is in the  
accidental erasure prevention status.  
It also lights when the REC INHIBIT  
switch P is at the ON position. Nothing  
can be recorded when this lamp is lit.  
; Cassette insertion/tape travel display lamp  
This lights when a cassette has been inserted into  
the VTR.  
: When a tape has been inserted and the  
STANDBY ON mode is established.  
: When a tape has been inserted and the  
STANDBY OFF (half loading) mode is  
established.  
5 REMOTE lamp  
This lights when the LOCAL/MENU/REMOTE  
switch = is set to the REMOTE position.  
6 REPEAT lamp  
: While the tape is traveling, the segment  
display moves as the tape runs.  
This lights during repeat playback.  
<Note>  
: When the fan has stopped, the “ ” at the  
stopped side flashes.  
The lamp flashes and repeat playback is not  
performed if the counter display mode which was  
set using setup menu item No.161 (BGN PRESET)  
or No.162 (END PRESET) and the counter display  
mode in which the repeat playback is to be  
performed do not match.  
< Counter display  
The TC or CTL count, user’s bit, remaining tape  
and total tape length as well as messages and  
other on-screen information are indicated on this  
display.  
7 SCH lamp  
While the unit is running on DC power, the display  
flashes to signal a warning when the voltage has  
dropped.  
The power is automatically turned off when the  
voltage drops to 10.6 V or so.  
This lights when the subcarrier phase of the SD  
signals which have been supplied to the HD/SD  
REF VIDEO IN connectors is within the specified  
range.  
CTL, TC and UB lamps  
8 SERVO lamp  
The corresponding lamp flashes when the TC or  
UB information cannot be read during playback.  
It lights when the information can be read correctly.  
This lights when the drum servo and capstan servo  
lock.  
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Parts and Their Functions  
Front panel  
= LOCAL/MENU/REMOTE switch  
? METER button and lamp (CH3•4)  
Each time the METER button is pressed, what is  
displayed on the level meter is switched from the  
CH1/CH2 levels to the CH3/CH4 levels or vice  
versa.  
This is set when performing menu settings or  
controlling the VTR from an external device.  
LOCAL : When the VTR is to be controlled using  
the controls on its operation panel.  
MENU : When on-screen menu items are to be  
set.  
The CH3•4 lamp goes off when the CH1/CH2 levels  
are displayed.  
REMOTE: When VTR is to be controlled using an  
external remote controller (AJ-A95).  
<Note>  
The METER button works when “LINE” has been  
selected as the setup menu item No.780 setting for  
the analog audio output connectors.  
> ANALOG lamp  
This lights when “ANALOG” has been selected as  
the setup menu item No.700 setting for the audio  
input signals.  
@ Audio output lamps (CH1•2, CH3•4)  
These lamps are used to indicate the audio  
channels whose signals are being output.  
<Note>  
When analog signals are input, they are recorded  
on the tape’s audio tracks listed below depending  
on the channel to which they are input.  
CH1 input 5 CH1 and CH5 tracks  
CH2 input 5 CH2 and CH6 tracks  
CH3 input 5 CH3 and CH7 tracks  
CH4 input 5 CH4 and CH8 tracks  
A Audio monitor selector switch  
This is used to select the audio monitor output or  
headphone output channel.  
Reference: Audio output combinations using setup menu items and front panel switches  
Setup menu item  
Front panel  
Rear panel AUDIO OUT connectors  
Audio monitor Audio output  
METER  
lamp  
?
No.780  
AUD OUT  
SEL  
No.770  
MONITOR  
MIX  
No.771  
H.PHONE  
MIX  
Headphone  
output  
selector switch  
A
lamps  
@
CH1  
CH2  
CH3/L  
CH4/R  
Off  
L=R (CH1)  
L=R (CH3)  
———  
STEREO  
CH1+2  
———  
CH1  
ST  
CH3•4  
Off  
L=CH1/R=CH2  
L=CH3/R=CH4  
L=R (CH1+2)  
L=R (CH3+4)  
L=R (CH2)  
CH1•2  
CH3•4  
CH3•4  
LINE  
———  
CH1  
CH2  
CH3  
CH4  
Off  
CH3•4  
Off  
CH2  
CH1  
L=R (CH4)  
CH3•4  
———  
———  
STEREO  
CH1+2  
L=R (CH1)  
L=CH1  
L=CH1  
R=CH1  
R=CH2  
L=CH1/R=CH2  
L=R (CH1+2)  
L=CH1/R=CH2  
L=R (CH1+2)  
L=R (CH2)  
STEREO  
CH1/2  
ST  
Off  
CH1  
CH2  
CH1•2  
STEREO  
CH1+2  
CH1+2  
L=CH1+2 R=CH1+2  
———  
———  
———  
CH2  
CH1  
L=CH2  
L=CH3  
R=CH2  
R=CH3  
———  
L=R (CH3)  
STEREO  
CH1+2  
L=CH3/R=CH4  
L=R (CH3+4)  
L=CH3/R=CH4  
L=R (CH3+4)  
L=R (CH4)  
STEREO  
L=CH3  
R=CH4  
CH3/4  
ST  
CH3  
CH4  
CH3•4  
CH3•4  
STEREO  
CH1+2  
CH1+2  
———  
L=CH3+4 R=CH3+4  
L=CH4 R=CH4  
———  
CH2  
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Parts and Their Functions  
Front panel  
B Analog audio signal recording level controls  
These are used to adjust the recording levels of the  
CH1, CH2, CH3 and C4 analog audio signals.  
These are pull-to-adjust controls: they can be  
adjusted at their pulled-up positions. When they  
are at their pushed-down positions, the signals are  
recorded at their initial levels.  
H FF button  
When this is pressed, the tape is fast forwarded.  
When the TAPE/EE switch M is set to TAPE, the  
playback images can be monitored.  
When the button is pressed in a search mode  
(search still, REV search, REV search still or FWD  
search still), the search is conducted in the forward  
direction (FWD search). The tape is cued at the  
speed set by setup menu item No.150. (See page  
14)  
<Note>  
These controls cannot be used to adjust the levels  
of the HD digital component audio signals.  
When the button is pressed in a slow mode (slow  
still, REV slow or REV slow still), the tape is played  
back at the FWD linear 0.3a speed. (See page 15)  
C 720p lamp  
This lights when the 720p/59.94 Hz system has  
been selected or its signals are being played back.  
I SEARCH button  
D Headphone jack  
When this is pressed, the VTR is set to the search  
mode or slow mode. (See pages 14 and 15)  
When stereo headphones are connected to this  
jack, the sound being recording or played back can  
be monitored by headphones.  
J PLAY button  
When this is pressed, playback is started. When it  
is pressed together with the REC button, recording  
is started.  
E Volume control  
This is used to control the volume of sound heard  
through the headphones.  
K PAUSE/STILL button  
F REW button  
When this is pressed during recording, the  
recording is temporarily stopped; when it is pressed  
again, the recording is resumed.  
When it is pressed during playback, the VTR is set  
to the still picture mode; when it is pressed again,  
playback is resumed.  
When it is pressed during a FWD or REV search,  
the search is temporarily stopped (FWD or REV  
search still); when it is pressed again, the FWD or  
REV search is resumed.  
When this is pressed, the tape is rewound. When  
the TAPE/EE switch M is set to TAPE, the  
playback images can be monitored.  
When the button is pressed in a search mode  
(search still, FWD search, FWD search still or REV  
search still), the search is conducted in the reverse  
direction (REV search). The tape is reviewed at the  
speed set by setup menu item No.150. (See page  
14)  
When the button is pressed in a slow mode (slow  
still, FWD slow or FWD slow still), the tape is  
played back at the REV linear 0.3a speed. (See  
page 15)  
When it is pressed during a FWD or REV slow  
operation, the operation is temporarily stopped  
(FWD or REV slow still); when it is pressed again,  
the FWD or REV slow operation is resumed.  
A “FWD or REV slow” operation denotes linear  
0.3a speed playback.  
G STOP button  
When this is pressed, the tape stops traveling, and  
still pictures can be monitored if the TAPE/EE  
switch M has been set to TAPE.  
When the tape is temporarily stopped, noise may  
appear on the monitor: this is normal and not  
indicative of a problem. (See page 15)  
The drum continues to rotate even in the stop  
mode, and the tape remains wrapped tightly around  
the drum.  
When the stop mode continues longer than the  
allotted time, the VTR is automatically set to the  
standby OFF (half loading) mode in order to protect  
the tape.  
L REC button  
When this is pressed together with the PLAY  
button, recording is started. When it is pressed  
while the tape is stopped or being ejected, the input  
video signals or audio signals can be checked even  
if the TAPE/EE switch is at the TAPE position.  
The value of the time code generator can also be  
checked. (REC CHECK mode)  
The stop mode is established immediately after a  
cassette is inserted into the VTR.  
With still pictures, noise may appear on the monitor:  
this is normal and not indicative of a problem.  
When the STOP button or any other function button  
is pressed, the REC CHECK mode will be released.  
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Parts and Their Functions  
Front panel  
M TAPE/EE switch  
This is used to select the signals to be output  
during stop, fast forwarding or rewinding.  
TAPE : The signals played back from the tape are  
output.  
EE  
: The HD SDI signals are output as the video  
signals, and the signals selected by setup  
menu item No.700 are output as the audio  
signals.  
<Note>  
While the switch setting is being changed, the  
picture and sound may be disturbed.  
N COUNTER button  
This is used to select what appears on the counter  
display. Each time it is pressed, what is to appear  
on the display changes in the following sequence:  
CTL 5 TC 5 UB 5 r 5 CTL.  
CTL: The tape timer (control signal) is displayed.  
TC : The time code is displayed.  
UB : The user’s bit is displayed.  
r
: The remaining tape and total tape length are  
displayed in minute increments.  
Example: [r30-46]  
Remaining tape: 30 minutes; total tape length:  
46 minutes  
O RESET button  
When this is pressed in the CTL mode, the counter  
display is set to 0 (reset).  
P REC INHIBIT switch  
This is used to permit or inhibit recording on the  
cassette tape.  
ON : Recording on the cassette tape is inhibited.  
The REC INHIBIT lamp on the display lights.  
OFF: Recording on the cassette tape is permitted  
provided that the cassette’s accidental erasure  
prevention tab is set to the recording enable  
status.  
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Parts and Their Functions  
Rear panel  
>
=
9
5
6
>
HD/SD REF VIDEO IN  
SD SDI  
OUT  
75≠  
ON  
REMOTE  
VIDEO OUT  
1
OFF  
3
?
AUDIO OUT  
AUDIO IN  
DC OUT  
AC IN  
12V 250mA  
HD SDI  
IN  
2
PUSH  
PUSH  
CH  
1
CH  
2
4
CH  
1
CH  
2
4
(SUPER)  
FUSE 125V 2.5A F1  
TC  
OUT1  
OUT2  
PUSH  
PUSH  
CH  
3
CH  
CH  
3
CH  
IN  
SIGNAL  
GND  
DC IN  
L
R
OUT  
MONITOR  
<
;
:
7 8  
4
2
1
1 AC IN socket  
3 DC OUT socket  
This is the DC 12 V output socket.  
The AC power supply is connected to this socket  
using the accessory power cord.  
AC power takes priority if both AC power and DC  
power have been connected.  
Power is supplied from here to the external remote  
controller (AJ-A95).  
The DC power cable is packed with the AJ-A95.  
2 DC IN socket  
Pin No.  
Signal  
Ground  
———  
———  
+12 V  
2
1
3
4
This is the input socket of the DC 12 V power  
supply. Use the optional AC adapter (AJ-B75 or  
AJ-B95).  
The VTR’s power is automatically turned off when  
the voltage drops to 10.6 V or so. It may take some  
time for the voltage level to be restored even after  
the supply voltage has recovered.  
1
2
3
4
4 Fuse holder  
This houses a 2.5 A fuse.  
AC power takes priority if both AC power and DC  
power have been connected.  
5 SD SDI OUT connector  
This is the down-conversion output connector for  
the digital component audio and video signals  
complying with the SMPTE 259M-C or 272M-A  
standard.  
Pin No.  
Signal  
Ground  
———  
———  
+12 V  
4
1
2
3
4
3
2
1
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Parts and Their Functions  
Rear panel  
6 VIDEO OUT (1, 2) connectors  
= REMOTE CONTROL connector  
An external remote controller (AJ-A95, optional  
accessory) can be connected here to enable the  
VTR to be operated by remote control.  
<Notes>  
These are the down-conversion output connectors  
for the analog composite video signals.  
Video signals with embedded superimposed text  
can be output from the VIDEO OUT2 connector.  
Superimposed text embedding can be selected  
using setup menu item No.005.  
OSet the LOCAL/MENU/REMOTE switch to the  
REMOTE position.  
OThis connector complies with the RS-422A  
interface standard but the functions related to  
editing do not work.  
7 TC IN connector  
This is used for recording the external time code  
onto the tape.  
Pin No.  
Signal  
Frame Ground  
Transmit A  
1
6
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
8 TC OUT connector  
During playback, the playback time code is output  
from this connector; during recording, the time code  
generated by the internal time code generator is  
output.  
Receive B  
9
5
Receive Common  
————  
Transmit Common  
Transmit B  
9 HD/SD REF VIDEO IN connectors and 75  
termination switch  
Receive A  
Frame Ground  
These are the input connectors for the HD/SD  
reference video signals. For termination, set the  
switch to ON.  
> Fan motor  
This is for cooling the VTR.  
<Notes>  
OInput a tri-level sync signal with both positive and  
negative polarities when using these connectors  
for the HD reference. Input a signal that  
matches the input signals or tape format.  
OInput a composite video signal complying with  
RS-170A or a black burst signal when using  
these connectors for the SD reference.  
? Grip  
Grips are provided on the side. These grips  
notwithstanding, the VTR should be installed on a  
level surface when it is to be operated.  
: AUDIO IN connectors (CH1, CH2, CH3, CH4)  
These are the input connectors for the analog audio  
signals.  
; AUDIO OUT/MONITOR connectors (CH1, CH2,  
CH3, CH4)  
These are the output connectors for the analog  
audio signals.  
The CH3 and CH4 connectors are also used as the  
audio monitor output connectors (left channel, right  
channel). (See page 7)  
<HD SDI IN, OUT connectors  
These are the input and output connectors of the  
digital component audio and video signals  
complying with the SMPTE 292M, 296M or 299M  
standard.  
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Operation  
Turning on the power and  
inserting the cassette  
STOP mode  
Press the STOP button to set the VTR to the  
STOP mode.  
The STOP button lights, and the tape stops  
traveling.  
OWhen the time set by setup menu item No.400  
(STILL TIMER) has elapsed, the tape  
protection mode is established in order to  
protect the tape. When the STOP, REW, FF  
or PLAY button is pressed, the VTR is set to  
the corresponding mode.  
1
Before operating the VTR, check that the equipment  
has been connected correctly.  
The VTR must be installed on a level surface for  
operation.  
Turn on the power.  
1
Insert the cassette tape.  
Insert the tape into its prescribed position without  
forcing it into place.  
2
<Caution concerning STILL TIMER setting>  
The cumulative standby time in the same places on  
the tape lengthens when the same parts of the same  
tape are used repeatedly. To protect the tape, make  
the standby time in the same place as short as  
possible.  
Check that the STOP lamp has lighted.  
3
When the tape is inserted, the cylinder starts  
rotating automatically, the tape is loaded, and the  
VTR is set to the STOP mode.  
1
2
EJECT  
EJECT  
POWER  
POWER  
ON  
ON  
L
-cassette ONLY  
L-cassette ONLY  
OFF  
OFF  
LOCAL REMOTE  
LOCAL REMOTE  
AUDIO SELECT  
AUDIO SELECT  
MENU  
MENU  
INPUT  
METER  
INPUT  
METER  
ANALOG CH3-4  
REC  
OFF  
REC INHIBIT  
ON  
ANALOG CH3-4  
REC  
OFF  
REC INHIBIT  
ON  
CH  
CH  
1
3
CH  
2
4
CH  
CH  
1
3
CH  
2
4
PULL  
PULL  
FOR VAR  
FOR VAR  
CH  
CH  
720  
P
CH1·2 CH3·4  
720  
P
CH1·2 CH3·4  
RESET  
RESET  
REW  
PAGE  
STOP  
FF  
SEARCH  
MODE  
PLAY  
PAUSE/STILL  
REC  
SET  
TAPE  
EE  
REW  
PAGE  
STOP  
FF  
SEARCH  
MODE  
PLAY  
PAUSE/STILL  
REC  
SET  
TAPE  
EE  
AUDIO OUT SEL  
AUDIO OUT SEL  
CH1  
CH1  
COUNTER  
COUNTER  
ST  
ST  
CH2  
CH2  
DOWN MENU UP  
s
DATA  
r
DOWN MENU UP  
s
DATA  
r
1
3
<Note>  
When “ON” has been selected as the setup menu  
item No.104 setting, the STOP button will flash if the  
reference video signal is not input.  
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Operation  
Rec pause/recording (frame-to-  
frame continuity)  
Recording  
Set the cassette’s accidental erasure  
prevention tab to the recording enable status,  
and insert the tape.  
1
Press the PAUSE/STILL button while the  
cassette tape is playing.  
1
Press the STOP button to set the VTR to the  
stop mode.  
2
3
Press the REC button to set the VTR to the  
REC PAUSE mode.  
2
The monitor display is now switched to the E-E  
screen.  
When “REC-P” or “ALL” has been selected as the  
setup menu item No.154 (AUTO BACK), the tape  
is rewound for several seconds from the place  
where the PAUSE/STILL button was pressed.  
1. Selecting the input audio signals  
1) Connect the signals which are to be  
recorded.  
2) Select the audio input signals using setup  
menu item No.700.  
<Note>  
For video signals, only HD SDI signals can  
be input.  
2. Adjusting the analog audio level  
Adjust the level of the audio input signals when  
analog audio signals have been selected as  
the audio input signals.  
Press the PAUSE/STILL button to start the  
recording.  
The tape runs up to the place where the  
3
PAUSE/STILL button was pressed in step , and  
1
recording is started.  
<Note>  
The audio signals are recorded at the  
appropriate level while the audio recording  
level controls remain pushed in.  
<Note>  
The recording level cannot be adjusted when  
HD SDI signals have been selected for the  
audio input signals.  
The E-E screen is now displayed.  
Press the PAUSE/STILL button again to  
temporarily stop the recording.  
4
When “REC-P” or “ALL” has been selected as the  
setup menu item No.154 (AUTO BACK), the tape  
is rewound for several seconds from the place  
where the PAUSE/STILL button was pressed,  
and then it is temporarily stopped.  
Press the PLAY button while holding down  
the REC button.  
4
5
The REC and PLAY lamps light, and recording is  
started.  
Frame-to-frame continuity can be provided by  
5
When “ALL” has been selected as the setup  
menu item No.154 (AUTO BACK) setting, the  
tape is rewound for several seconds from the  
place where the REC and PLAY buttons were  
pressed and then, after a run-up, recording is  
started from the place where the REC and PLAY  
buttons were pressed. This ensures a smooth  
continuity from one image frame to the next.  
repeating steps and  
.
3
4
To end the recording, press the STOP button.  
The recording ends, and the VTR is set to the  
stop mode.  
<Note>  
During recording, check that the SERVO lamp is  
lighted. If it is flashing or off, the images will be  
subject to disturbances when they are played back.  
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Operation  
Playback  
VTR  
operating mode  
Button pressed  
Next VTR operation  
SEARCH  
FF or REW  
PLAY or STOP  
SEARCH  
PLAY or STOP  
SEARCH  
PLAY or STOP  
FF  
Search still  
Insert the cassette tape.  
1
2
Play or stop  
Fast forward  
Rewind  
Fast forward or rewind  
Play or stop  
Press the PLAY button.  
Normal playback is started.  
Forward search  
(fast forward playback)  
Play or stop  
To end playback, press the STOP button.  
The VTR is set to the stop mode.  
3
Reverse search  
(reverse playback)  
<Notes>  
Play or stop  
ODuring playback, check that the SERVO lamp is  
lighted. If it is flashing or off, the images will be  
subject to disturbances when they are played back.  
OThe image will be disturbed for an instant when  
playback is initiated.  
Forward search  
(fast forward playback)  
Search still  
Reverse search  
(reverse playback)  
REW  
SEARCH  
REW  
Fast forward  
Forward search  
(fast forward  
playback)  
Reverse search  
(reverse playback)  
PAUSE/STILL  
SEARCH  
FF  
Forward search still  
Rewind  
Cue (fast forward playback)/  
review (reverse playback)  
Reverse search  
(reverse playback)  
Forward search  
(fast forward playback)  
PAUSE/STILL  
Reverse search still  
When the FF or REW button is pressed in a search  
mode (search still, FWD search, REV search, FWD  
search still or REV search still), the tape is cued or  
reviewed at the speed set by setup menu item  
No.150.  
PAUSE/STILL,  
SEARCH or FF  
Forward search  
(fast forward playback)  
Forward search  
still  
Reverse search  
(reverse playback)  
REW  
When the SEARCH button is pressed in the FF or  
REW mode, the tape decelerates to the speed set by  
setup menu item No.150, and the tape is cued or  
reviewed.  
PAUSE/STILL,  
SEARCH or REW  
Reverse search  
(reverse playback)  
Reverse search  
still  
Forward search  
(fast forward playback)  
FF  
When the PAUSE/STILL button is pressed during cue  
or review, the tape is temporarily stopped. When it is  
pressed again, the cue or review is resumed.  
PLAY  
STOP  
Play  
Stop  
All modes  
Still-picture playback  
Press the PAUSE/STILL button during playback.  
When it is pressed again, normal playback is restored.  
<Notes>  
ONo sound is heard during still-picture playback.  
ONoise may appear on the still pictures.  
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Operation  
Linear 0.3a speed playback  
Variable-speed playback  
(when the AJ-A95 is connected)  
When the SEARCH button is pressed during still-  
picture playback (PLAY PAUSE), the VTR is set to the  
slow still mode.  
When the FF or REW button is now pressed in this  
mode, the VTR is set to the linear 0.3a speed  
playback mode.  
When the PAUSE/STILL button is pressed during  
linear 0.3a speed playback, the tape is temporarily  
stopped.  
When the PAUSE/STILL button is pressed again,  
linear 0.3a speed playback is resumed.  
When the AJ-A95 (optional accessory) is connected to  
the REMOTE connector, variable-speed playback can  
be performed by operating the search dial on the AJ-  
A95.  
<Notes>  
ONoise may appear on the screen at any playback  
speed other than 1a (normal speed).  
ODuring variable-speed playback, the sound  
recorded on the analog cue track is played back.  
VTR  
operating mode  
Button pressed  
PAUSE/STILL  
Next VTR operation  
Play  
Play pause  
Play  
PAUSE/STILL or  
PLAY  
Play pause  
Slow still  
SEARCH  
PLAY  
FF  
Slow still  
Play  
Forward slow  
Reverse slow  
Reverse slow  
Forward slow still  
Forward slow  
Reverse slow still  
REW  
REW  
Forward slow  
Reverse slow  
SEARCH or  
PAUSE/STILL  
FF  
SEARCH or  
PAUSE/STILL  
PAUSE/STILL,  
SEARCH or FF  
Forward slow  
Reverse slow  
Reverse slow  
Forward slow still  
Reverse slow still  
REW  
PAUSE/STILL,  
SEARCH or REW  
FF  
Forward slow  
Play  
PLAY  
All modes  
All modes  
STOP  
Stop  
Fast forward  
Rewind  
STOP 5 FF  
STOP 5 REW  
15  
 
Operation  
Repeat playback  
Setting the repeat playback mode  
Setting the BEGIN point and END point  
Set the VTR to the menu mode.  
(By setting the LOCAL/MENU/REMOTE switch to  
the MENU position.)  
Set the VTR to the menu mode.  
(By setting the LOCAL/MENU/REMOTE switch to  
the MENU position.)  
1
1
Select setup menu item No.161 (BGN  
Select setup menu item No.160 (MEMORY  
MODE), and select the repeat playback mode.  
2
2
PRESET) or No.162 (END PRESET), and press  
the DATA+ button (PAUSE/STILL button) or  
DATA– button (PLAY button).  
Operation  
Setting  
<Note>  
A setting or no setting can be selected by  
operating the DATA+ and DATA– buttons.  
“--:--:--:--” appears on the display with no setting.  
When repeat playback is performed in this status,  
the beginning of the tape serves as the BEGIN  
point and its end serves as the END point.  
Normal operation  
OFF  
The tape stops near the BEGIN point when it is  
fast forwarded or rewound.  
M-STOP  
REPT1  
When the tape is played back to the END point, it  
is rewound to the BEGIN point where it stops.  
When the tape is played back to the END point, it  
is rewound to the BEGIN point and played back  
again, and this process is repeated.  
CONT  
Use the COUNTER button to select TC or CTL.  
<Note>  
The display is reset to 00:00:00:00 when the  
RESET button is pressed.  
3
Set the LOCAL/MENU/REMOTE switch to the  
LOCAL or REMOTE position.  
3
Select the digit (indicated by the flashing  
4
<Notes>  
display) to be changed using the UP button  
(FF button) or DOWN button (STOP button).  
The frame digits cannot be selected. “00” is  
displayed for the frame at all times.  
OThe images will deteriorate when the same tape is  
played back in the repeat playback mode over and  
over again. After about 100 playback operations,  
replace the tape with a new one.  
OThe output image which appears when the tape  
returns to the BEGIN point in the repeat playback  
mode can be set using setup menu item No.163  
(REPT MODE).  
The value is changed by the DATA+ button  
(PAUSE/STILL button) and DATA– button  
(PLAY button).  
5
When “FREEZE” has been selected as the REPT  
MODE setting and if the END point is set at the  
tape end, the playback image will not freeze  
properly. Set this point on a part of the tape where  
images have been recorded.  
Upon completion of the setting, press the SET  
button (REC button).  
The setting is now stored in the memory.  
<Note>  
If the MODE button (SEARCH button) is pressed  
without pressing the SET button upon completion  
of the setting, the setting will not be stored in the  
memory, and the status existing prior to the  
setting will be restored.  
6
OIf the counter display mode (TC or CTL) established  
when the mode setting was selected by setup menu  
item No.161 (BGN PRESET) or No.162 (END  
PRESET) and the counter display mode (TC or  
CTL) for repeat playback do not match, the  
REPEAT lamp flashes, and the repeat playback  
operation is not performed.  
Set the LOCAL/MENU/REMOTE switch to the  
LOCAL or REMOTE position.  
7
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Time Code & User’s Bit  
Time code  
Setting the time code  
The time code signal is generated by the time code  
generator and recorded on the tape, and its value is  
read by the time code reader. The time code is used  
to display the absolute position of the tape in hour,  
minute, second and frame increments.  
Set the VTR to the menu mode.  
(By setting the LOCAL/MENU/REMOTE switch to  
the MENU position.)  
1
Select “INT” as the setup menu item No.520  
(TC MODE SW) setting.  
2
The time code is written in the sub-code area (data  
area) on the helical track. For this reason, the VTR’s  
playback speed can be read out from the stop mode  
to the slow-motion playback to high-speed playback.  
The time code value is shown on the display and  
superimposed on the screen.  
Select the setup menu item No.530 (TC  
PRESET) setting.  
3
TCR 00 :  
07 :  
04 :  
24  
The value of the first digit starts flashing  
4
t
t
t
t
when the DATA+ button (PAUSE/STILL  
button) or DATA– button (PLAY button) is  
pressed.  
Hours  
Minutes Seconds Frames  
When the MENU UP button (FF button) or  
5
MENU DOWN button (STOP button) is  
pressed, the digit to be changed moves, and  
the new digit starts flashing.  
User’s bit  
The user’s bit refers to the 32-bit (8-digit) information  
frame which is the only part of the time code signals  
open to the user for use. It can be used to record the  
operator number or other such information.  
Change the value by pressing the DATA+  
button (PAUSE/STILL button) or DATA–  
button (PLAY button).  
6
The alphanumerics which can be used for the user’s  
bit are the numbers 0 through 9 and the upper-case  
letters A through F.  
Upon completion of the setting, press the SET  
button (REC button).  
(Operation now returns to the regular menu  
screen.)  
7
Set the LOCAL/MENU/REMOTE switch to the  
LOCAL or REMOTE position.  
8
<Notes>  
OThe current value of the time code generator is  
displayed as the initial value.  
OIf the RESET button is pressed when “TC PRESET”  
has been set (while the number is still flashing), the  
display is reset to 00000000.  
OThe time code cannot be set when it is has been  
set to “REGEN” by a combination of setup menu  
item No.503 (REGEN) and No.505 (TCG REGEN).  
OIf the MODE button (SEARCH button) is pressed  
without pressing the SET button upon completion of  
the setting, the time code setting will be canceled,  
and operation will return to the regular menu  
screen.  
17  
 
Time Code & User’s Bit  
Setting the user’s bit  
Time code/user’s bit playback  
Set the VTR to the menu mode.  
(By setting the LOCAL/MENU/REMOTE switch to  
the MENU position.)  
Set the VTR to the STOP mode.  
1
1
Set TC or UB using the COUNTER button.  
2
Select the setup menu item No.531 (UB  
PRESET) setting.  
2
TC : The time code is displayed.  
UB : The user’s bit is displayed.  
OWhen the time code can no longer be read, it  
is interpolated using the CTL signal.  
The remaining steps are the same as for  
setting the time code.  
Press the PLAY button.  
Playback is started, and the time code appears  
on the display.  
3
If “ON” has been selected as the setup menu  
item No.005 setting, the time code value is  
superimposed onto the video signals which are  
output from the VIDEO OUT2 connector.  
<Notes>  
OWhen the drop frame time code is read, the colon  
between the seconds and frames changes to a  
period.  
OIf the time code signal is missing, it is automatically  
compensated for by the CTL signal.  
What is displayed is shown below.  
Superimposed display  
T2R  
00 : 07 : 04 : 24  
An asterisk (2) appears when  
the time code signal is missing.  
In the case of a drop frame, the colon  
between the seconds and frames changes  
to a period.  
Counter display  
TC  
UB  
00 : 07 : 04 : 24  
The display flashes when the  
time code signal is missing.  
In the case of a drop frame, the colon  
between the seconds and frames changes  
to a period.  
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Superimposed Screens  
When a TV monitor and the VIDEO OUT2 connector  
are connected, the abbreviations of the control signal,  
time code, etc. are displayed on the TV monitor.  
These displays can be turned ON or OFF using the  
setup menu item No.005 setting.  
Operation mode  
The content to be displayed can be selected using the  
setup menu item No.006 (DISPLAY SEL).  
TIME : Counter value  
T&STA : Counter value, VTR operation mode  
T&S&M: Counter value, VTR operation mode, tape  
format or error message  
TV monitor  
TIME mode  
TCR 22 : 22 : 22 : 22  
TCR 22 : 22 : 22 : 22  
Counter value  
Abbreviations  
CTL (control signal)  
TCR (time code playback value)  
UBR (user’s bit playback value)  
REM (remaining tape)  
TV monitor  
T&STA mode  
Display characters  
The background of the characters used for the  
superimposed displays can be changed using the  
setup menu item No.009 (CHARA TYPE).  
Counter value  
TCR 22 : 22 : 22 : 22  
STOP  
VTR operation mode  
TV monitor  
T&S&M mode  
TCR 22 : 22 : 22 : 22  
TCR 22 : 22 : 22 : 22  
TV monitor  
TV monitor  
Display position  
Counter value  
TCR 22 : 22 : 22 : 22  
STOP  
The position of the superimposed displays can be  
changed using the setup menu item No.007 (CHARA  
H-POS) and No.008 (CHARA V-POS) settings.  
VTR operation mode  
DVCPRO_HD  
Tape format or error  
message  
TV monitor  
<Note>  
In the VTR operation mode, “BOT” (beginning of tape)  
or “EOT” (end of tape) appears at the start of the line  
when the beginning or end of the tape has been  
detected.  
TCR 22 : 22 : 22 : 22  
TCR 22 : 22 : 22 : 22  
Examples of displays:  
TV monitor  
TV monitor  
EOT STOP  
(stopped at the end of the tape)  
BOT STANDBY OFF  
<Note>  
When the PAGE button and DATA+ button or DATA–  
button are pressed, the counter display appears  
temporarily while the buttons are held down so that  
the settings can be checked.  
(on standby at the beginning of the tape)  
It is also possible to proceed with the settings while  
checking the actual situation using the DATA+ button  
and DATA– button while the PAGE button is held  
down.  
19  
 
Setup (Initial Settings)  
The VTR’s main settings can be performed and  
checked using the on-screen menus which are  
displayed on the video monitor connected to the VTR.  
They can also be performed and checked using the  
item numbers and setting numbers which are  
displayed on the VTR’s front panel display.  
The VTR comes with a user setting memory so that  
desired settings can be stored in the memory ahead  
of time and recalled for use at any time.  
Press the MENU-UP button or MENU-DOWN  
button to move the cursor (2) to the next  
menu item to be changed.  
Pages can be scrolled up or down by pressing  
the MENU-UP button or MENU-DOWN button  
while holding down the PAGE button.  
4
Press the DATA– or DATA+ button to change  
the setting.  
5
6
How to perform settings using  
the on-screen menu  
Press the SET button to enter the setting.  
To change multiple items, repeat steps 4, 5 and  
6.  
Set the LOCAL/MENU/REMOTE switch to the  
MENU position.  
The VTR is set to the menu setting mode, and  
the menu screen is displayed on the video  
monitor.  
1
<Notes>  
A setting can be canceled by pressing the MODE  
button.  
To change another item without entering the  
setting, press the MODE button and then repeat  
steps 4, 5 and 6.  
SET–UP MENU  
MAIN  
NO.00  
2
00 SYSTEM  
000 BASIC  
100 OPERATION  
200 INTERFACE  
Set the LOCAL/MENU/REMOTE switch to the  
LOCAL or REMOTE position.  
This completes the menu settings.  
7
400 TAPE PROTECT  
500 TIME CODE  
600 VIDEO  
700 AUDIO  
A00 MENU  
How to return to the factory  
settings  
In the menu setting mode, the REW, STOP, FF,  
SEARCH, PLAY, PAUSE/STILL and REC control  
buttons function as the PAGE, MENU-DOWN,  
MENU-UP, MODE, DATA–, DATA+ and SET  
buttons, respectively.  
Set the LOCAL/MENU/REMOTE switch to the  
MENU position.  
The VTR is set to the menu setting mode, and  
the menu screen is displayed on the video  
monitor.  
1
Press the MENU-UP button or MENU-DOWN  
button to move the cursor (2) to the first  
menu item to be changed.  
2
3
Press the RESET button.  
2
The VTR is set to the default setting mode, and  
the default setting screen is displayed on the  
video monitor.  
Press the MODE button, and select the setting  
for each item.  
To return to the menu screen, press the MODE  
button while holding down the PAGE button.  
SELECT MODE  
2 0 ESCAPE  
1 LOAD  
2 SAVE  
3 PROTECT  
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Setup (Initial Settings)  
Press the MENU-UP button or MENU-DOWN  
button to move the cursor to the LOAD  
position, and press the SET button.  
The VTR is set to the LOAD mode, and the  
LOAD screen is displayed on the video monitor.  
Press the MENU-UP button or MENU-DOWN  
button to move the cursor to the SAVE  
position, and press the SET button.  
The VTR is set to the SAVE mode, and the SAVE  
screen is displayed on the video monitor.  
3
4
5
SET–UP MENU  
2 NO  
FACTORY  
<LOAD>  
SET–UP MENU  
2 NO  
USER (ALL)  
<SAVE>  
USER (ALL)  
USER (NOT SYSTEM)  
USER (NOT SYSTEM)  
Press the MENU-UP button or MENU-DOWN  
button to move the cursor to USER (ALL), and  
press the SET button.  
OIf the cursor is moved to USER (NOT  
SYSTEM) and this operation is performed, the  
settings are updated for all the menus with the  
exception of the SYSTEM menu.  
OIf the cursor is moved to NO and this operation  
is performed, operation returns to the menu  
screen without updating the settings.  
Press the MENU-UP button or MENU-DOWN  
button to move the cursor to FACTORY, and  
press the SET button.  
OIf the cursor is moved to FACTORY and this  
operation is performed, the factory settings are  
restored for all the menus with the exception of  
the SYSTEM menu.  
OIf the cursor is moved to NO and this operation  
is performed, operation returns to the menu  
screen without restoring the factory settings.  
4
5
The screen on which SAVE is checked now  
appears. Press the MENU-UP button or  
MENU-DOWN button to move the cursor to  
the YES position, and press the SET button.  
The settings are now stored in the memory.  
6
7
Set the LOCAL/MENU/REMOTE switch to the  
LOCAL or REMOTE position.  
This completes the menu settings.  
SAVE OK?  
How to set the user defaults  
2
NO  
YES  
Set the LOCAL/MENU/REMOTE switch to the  
MENU position.  
The VTR is set to the menu setting mode, and  
the menu screen is displayed on the video  
monitor.  
1
Set the LOCAL/MENU/REMOTE switch to the  
LOCAL or REMOTE position.  
This completes the menu settings.  
2
3
Perform steps 2 through 6 in “How to  
perform settings using the on-screen menu,”  
and change to the desired settings.  
Press the RESET button.  
The VTR is set to the default setting mode, and  
the default setting screen is displayed on the  
video monitor.  
SELECT MODE  
2 0 ESCAPE  
1 LOAD  
2 SAVE  
3 PROTECT  
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Setup (Initial Settings)  
How to load the user defaults  
How to protect the menus  
By setting the unit to the menu protection mode,  
opening of the setup menus can be prevented even  
when the LOCAL/MENU/REMOTE switch on the front  
panel has been set to the MENU position.  
Set the LOCAL/MENU/REMOTE switch to the  
MENU position.  
The VTR is set to the menu setting mode, and  
the menu screen is displayed on the video  
monitor.  
1
Set the LOCAL/MENU/REMOTE switch to the  
MENU position.  
The VTR is set to the menu setting mode, and  
the menu screen is displayed on the video  
monitor.  
1
Press the RESET button.  
2
The VTR is set to the default setting mode, and  
the default setting screen is displayed on the  
video monitor.  
SELECT MODE  
2 0 ESCAPE  
1 LOAD  
Press the RESET button.  
2
The VTR is set to the default setting mode, and  
the default setting screen is displayed on the  
video monitor.  
2 SAVE  
3 PROTECT  
SELECT MODE  
2 0 ESCAPE  
1 LOAD  
Press the MENU-UP button or MENU-DOWN  
3
2 SAVE  
3 PROTECT  
button to move the cursor to the LOAD  
position, and press the SET button.  
The VTR is set to the LOAD mode, and the  
LOAD screen is displayed on the video monitor.  
Press the MENU-UP button or MENU-DOWN  
3
button to move the cursor to the PROTECT  
position, and press the SET button.  
The VTR is set to the menu protection setting  
mode, and the screen for checking the menu  
protection function is displayed on the video  
monitor.  
SET–UP MENU  
2 NO  
FACTORY  
<LOAD>  
USER (ALL)  
USER (NOT SYSTEM)  
MENU PROTECT OK?  
Press the MENU-UP button or MENU-DOWN  
button to move the cursor to USER (ALL), and  
press the SET button.  
4
5
2
NO  
YES  
OIf the cursor is moved to USER (NOT  
SYSTEM) and this operation is performed,  
operations are performed using the user  
settings stored in the memory for all the menus  
with the exception of the SYSTEM menu.  
OIf the cursor is moved to NO and this operation  
is performed, operation returns to the menu  
screen while the user settings stored in the  
memory remain unchanged.  
Press the MENU-UP button or MENU-DOWN  
button to move the cursor to YES, and press  
the SET button.  
4
The menu screen now appears.  
Set the LOCAL/MENU/REMOTE switch to the  
LOCAL or REMOTE position.  
This completes the menu settings.  
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Setup (Initial Settings)  
How to display the DIAG menu  
Set the LOCAL/MENU/REMOTE switch to the  
LOCAL or REMOTE position.  
5
This unit comes with a function for displaying the  
“HOURS METER,” software “VERSION” and the  
deck’s serial number on the video monitor.  
The unit is now set to the menu protection mode.  
When the LOCAL/MENU/REMOTE switch is set  
to the MENU position, the VTR is not set to the  
menu setting mode, and “MENU PROTECTED”  
appears on the video monitor screen.  
Set the LOCAL/MENU/REMOTE switch to the  
MENU position while pressing the EJECT  
button.  
1
<Notes>  
If, while the menu protection mode is being set,  
the LOCAL/MENU/REMOTE switch is set to the  
MENU position while the COUNTER button on  
the front panel is pressed, the unit is set to the  
menu setting mode, and regular menu settings  
can be performed.  
The unit is set to the DIAG display mode, and the  
hours meter and deck’s serial number are  
displayed on the video monitor.  
DIAG–MENU  
HOURS METER  
Ser 222222222  
H00 OPERATION  
H01 DRUM RUN  
H02 TAPE RUN  
H03 THREADING  
H11 DRUM RUN r  
H12 TAPE RUN r  
Perform steps 2 through 7 of “How to perform  
00000H  
00000H  
00000H  
00000T  
00000H  
00000H  
settings using the on-screen menu.”  
H13 THREADING r 00000T  
END  
How to release the menu  
protection  
Items with “r” can be reset when servicing is  
performed.  
Set the LOCAL/MENU/REMOTE switch to the  
MENU position while pressing the COUNTER  
button on the front panel.  
The unit is set to the menu setting mode, and the  
menu screen is displayed on the video monitor.  
1
While the hours meter is displayed, press the  
MENU-UP button or MENU-DOWN button  
while pressing the PAGE button.  
The software version is displayed on the video  
monitor.  
2
3
DIAG–MENU VERSION  
<NTSC>  
2
3
Perform steps 2 and 3 of “How to protect the  
menus.”  
The screen for checking the menu protection  
function is displayed on the video monitor.  
FRONT  
IF  
1.22-22  
1.22-22-2.22  
AV-SYSCON 1.22-22-2.22  
SERVO  
END  
1.22-22-2.22  
MENU PROTECT OK?  
2
NO  
YES  
The hour meter display is restored by pressing  
the MENU-UP button or MENU-DOWN button  
again while pressing the PAGE button.  
Press the MENU-UP button or MENU-DOWN  
button to move the cursor to NO, and press  
the SET button.  
Set the LOCAL/MENU/REMOTE switch to the  
LOCAL or REMOTE position.  
Operation now returns to the regular mode.  
The menu protection function is now released.  
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001 LOCAL ENA  
For setting the buttons which can be operated on the front panel when the  
LOCAL/MENU/REMOTE switch is at the REMOTE position.  
DIS 0: No buttons can be operated.  
0000  
0001  
0002  
ST&EJ 1: Only the STOP and EJECT buttons can be operated.  
ENA 2: All the buttons can be operated except for COUNTER and RESET.  
002 TAPE TIMER  
003 REMAIN SEL  
For setting the time system on the CTL counter display.  
±12h 0: 12-hour system  
24h 1: 24-hour system  
0000  
0001  
For setting the superimposing of the remaining tape time and total tape  
length displays for the VIDEO OUT2 connector.  
0000  
0001  
0002  
0003  
OFF 0: No superimposed displays  
2L 1: Remaining tape time is displayed on the second line.  
1L 2: Remaining tape time is displayed on the first line.  
R/TTL 3: Remaining tape time is displayed on the first line and the total tape  
length on the second line.  
<Notes>  
O When “2L” has been selected as this item’s setting, the time will not be  
displayed even if “TIME” was selected as the menu item No.006  
(DISPLAY SEL) setting.  
O Even when “R/TTL” has been selected as this item’s setting, the total  
tape length will not be displayed if “TIME” has been selected as the  
menu item No.006 (DISPLAY SEL) setting.  
005 SUPER  
For setting whether the displays are to be superimposed onto the VIDEO  
OUT2 connector.  
0000  
0001  
OFF 0: The displays are not superimposed.  
ON 1: The displays are superimposed.  
006 DISPLAY SEL  
For setting what displays are to be superimposed onto the VIDEO OUT2  
connector.  
0000  
0001  
0002  
TIME 0: Only the time display is superimposed.  
T&STA 1: The time and operation status are superimposed.  
T&S&M 2: The time, operation status and mode are superimposed.  
<Note>  
When “T&S&M” has been selected as this item’s setting and a warning or  
error occurs, an error message is superimposed.  
007 CHARA H-POS  
0000  
:
<Notes>  
OIf the PAGE button and the DATA+ or DATA– button are pressed together when menu item No.007  
(CHARA H-POS) and No.008 (CHARA V-POS) are being set, the counter display appears temporarily  
while these buttons are held down to enable the settings to be checked.  
It is also possible to use the DATA+ button and DATA– button while holding down the PAGE button to  
perform the settings while at the same time checking their actual status.  
OEven when “OFF” is selected as the menu item No.005 (SUPER) setting, the superimposing is  
displayed in accordance with the menu No.006 (DISPLAY SEL) setting while the menu settings are  
being performed. When the menu setting process is exited, the display accords with the menu item  
No.005 (SUPER) setting.  
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Setup Menus  
BASIC  
Item  
Setting  
Description of setting  
Superimposed  
Superimposed  
display  
No.  
No.  
display  
009 CHARA TYPE  
020 SYS FORMAT  
For setting the superimposed display and the menu display type.  
WHITE 0: White characters are displayed on a black background.  
W/OUT 1: White characters with black borders are displayed.  
0000  
0001  
For setting the format used to record and play back signals including the  
HD REF signal.  
1080i 0: 1080i mode  
720p 1: 720p mode  
0000  
0001  
022 PB FORMAT  
For setting the format used for playing back the tape.  
MANUAL 0: The menu item No.020 (SYS FORMAT) setting is complied with.  
AUTO 1: The format in which the recording on the tape was performed is  
complied with.  
0000  
0001  
The underlining denotes the factory mode.  
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Setup Menus  
OPERATION  
Item  
Setting  
Description of setting  
Superimposed  
Superimposed  
display  
No.  
No.  
display  
101 SHTL MAX  
For setting the maximum shuttle mode speed when using the external  
controller connected to the 9-pin remote connector.  
0000  
0001  
X8.4 0: 8.4a normal speed  
X16 1: 16a normal speed  
104 REF ALARM  
106 EJECT EE SEL  
For setting whether the warnings are to be indicated when the REF VIDEO  
has not been connected.  
OFF 1: No warnings are indicated.  
0000  
0001  
ON 2: Warnings are indicated by the STOP lamp which flashes.  
For setting the video and audio output statuses when the tape is ejected.  
EE 0: The signals are always output in the E-E (electric modulation to electric  
playback) mode regardless of the position of the TAPE/EE switch.  
BLANK 1: The output status changes according to the position of the TAPE/EE  
switch.  
0000  
0001  
EE  
: The signals are output in the E-E mode.  
TAPE : A blank is output for the video signals, and the audio signals are  
muted.  
110 AUTO REW  
For setting whether the tape is to be rewound automatically to its start  
when the tape-end has been detected.  
0000  
0001  
OFF 0: The tape is not rewound.  
ON 1: The tape is rewound to its start.  
112 FRZ MODE SEL  
For setting the video output when the mode has moved from playback  
images to the STANDBY OFF (half loading) mode.  
0000  
0001  
DIS 0: The video output is muted.  
STBOFF 1: The playback image appearing at the moment when the STANDBY OFF  
(half loading) mode is established is frozen and output.  
114 REC INH LAMP  
For setting the REC INHIBIT lamp operation when the cassette is set to the  
accidental erasure prevention mode.  
0000  
0001  
LIGHT 0: The lamp lights.  
FLASH 1: The lamp flashes.  
<Notes>  
The REC INHIBIT lamp always lights regardless of this setting when the  
REC INHIBIT switch on the front panel is set to the ON position.  
115 EJECT SW INH  
For setting a restriction on the operation of the front panel’s EJECT button.  
REC 0: Operating the button is prohibited while the recording mode is  
established.  
0000  
0001  
OFF 1: The button can be operated in any mode.  
117 M CASSTT INH  
150 SEARCH SPEED  
For setting a restriction on recording onto M-size cassette tapes.  
OFF 0: Recording onto M-size cassette tapes is permitted.  
ON 1: Recording onto M-size cassette tapes is prohibited.  
0000  
0001  
For setting the speed at which the tape is to decelerate when the front  
panel’s search button is pressed.  
0000  
0001  
X4.1 0: 4.1a normal speed  
X8.4 1: 8.4a normal speed  
152 HUMID OPE  
For setting the operation to be performed when condensation has formed.  
OFF 0: The unit does not operate when condensation has formed.  
ON 1: The unit can be operated when condensation has formed but no  
guarantee is made that it will operate properly.  
0000  
0001  
<Note>  
Due to the possibility of tape damage and other problems, select the “0:  
Unit does not operate” setting for normal operation.  
The underlining denotes the factory mode.  
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Setup Menus  
OPERATION  
Item  
Setting  
Description of setting  
Superimposed  
Superimposed  
display  
No.  
No.  
display  
154 AUTO BACK  
For setting the operation method used for the frame-to-frame continuity  
function. (This item activates the AUTO BACK function to rewind the tape  
for several seconds in order to ensure a smooth continuity between the  
recorded images.)  
0000  
0001  
OFF 0: No AUTO BACK operation.  
REC-P 1: In the REC PAUSE mode, the AUTO BACK function is activated, and  
the tape stops in the recording standby mode. (When PAUSE is  
released, the tape runs up and recording starts.)  
0002  
ALL 2: In addition to the menu item No.0001 (REC-P) function, the AUTO  
BACK function is activated in the REC PLAY mode, the tape runs up  
immediately, and recording starts.  
160 MEMORY MODE  
For setting the repeat playback mode.  
OFF 0: No repeat playback (normal operation).  
M-STOP 1: The tape stops near the BEGIN point when it is fast forwarded or  
rewound.  
0000  
0001  
0002  
0003  
REPT1 2: When the tape reaches the END point, it is rewound to the BEGIN point  
where it stops.  
CONT 3: When the tape reaches the END point, it is rewound to the BEGIN point  
and played, and this process is repeated.  
161 BGN PRESET  
(CTL or TC)  
For setting the BEGIN point in the repeat playback mode. The counter  
display mode is set to either TC or CTL by the COUNTER button.  
When the BEGIN point is not set, “--:--:--:--” appears on the display, and  
the beginning of the tape serves as the BEGIN point.  
162 END PRESET  
(CTL or TC)  
For setting the END point in the repeat playback mode. The counter  
display mode is set to either TC or CTL by the COUNTER button.  
When the END point is not set, “--:--:--:--” appears on the display, and the  
tape end serves as the END point.  
163 REPT MODE  
For setting what image is to be output when the tape returns to the BEGIN  
point in the repeat playback mode.  
0000  
FREEZE 0: The tape returns to the BEGIN point while the playback image at the  
END point remains frozen.  
0001  
0002  
BLACK 1: The tape returns to the BEGIN point while the picture remains black.  
SW 2: The tape returns to the BEGIN point in accordance with the TAPE/EE  
switch setting.  
<Note>  
If the END point is set at the tape end when “0: FREEZE” has been  
selected, the playback image will not be frozen properly. Set the END  
point within the range of the tape where images are recorded.  
180 BATTERY SEL  
For setting the battery type.  
NiCd12 0: 12 V type of battery  
NiCd13 1: 13 V type of battery  
NiCd14 2: 14 V type of battery  
0000  
0001  
0002  
The underlining denotes the factory mode.  
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Setup Menus  
INTERFACE  
Item  
Setting  
Description of setting  
Superimposed  
Superimposed  
display  
No.  
No.  
display  
202 ID SEL  
For setting the ID information to be returned to the controller.  
0000  
0001  
0002  
OTHER 0: 20 25H is returned.  
DVCPRO 1: The ID (F0 33H) unique to the DVCPRO is returned.  
ORIG 2: The ID (A0 51H) unique to the unit is returned.  
The underlining denotes the factory mode.  
TAPE PROTECT  
Item  
Setting  
Description of setting  
Superimposed  
display  
Superimposed  
display  
No.  
No.  
400 STILL TIMER  
0000  
0001  
0002  
0003  
0004  
0005  
0006  
0007  
0008  
0.5S For setting the time taken before the unit is set to the tape protection mode  
5S when it has been left in the STOP or STILL mode.  
10S (Unit: S = seconds, min: minutes)  
20S  
30S  
40S  
50S  
1min  
2min  
401 SRC PROTECT  
For setting the tape protection mode operation when the unit has been left  
in the STILL mode.  
0000  
0001  
STEP 0: STEP FWD  
HALF 1: STANDBY OFF (half loading)  
<Note>  
When STEP FWD has been set, the unit is automatically transferred to the  
STANDBY OFF (half loading) mode when it has been left in the STILL  
mode for a total of 30 minutes.  
402 DRUM STDBY  
For setting the drum operation in the STANDBY OFF (half loading) mode.  
OFF 0: The drum stops rotating.  
ON 1: The drum continues to rotate.  
0000  
0001  
403 STOP PROTECT  
For setting the tape protection mode operation when the unit has been left  
in the STOP mode.  
0000  
0001  
STEP 0: STEP FWD  
HALF 1: STANDBY OFF (half loading)  
<Note>  
When STEP FWD has been set, the unit is automatically transferred to the  
STANDBY OFF (half loading) mode when it has been left in the STOP  
mode for a total of 30 minutes.  
The underlining denotes the factory mode.  
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Setup Menus  
TIME CODE  
Item  
Setting  
Description of setting  
Superimposed  
Superimposed  
display  
No.  
No.  
display  
500 VITC BLANK  
For setting whether to output the VITC signal to the position set by menu  
item No.501 (VITC POS-1) and No.502 (VITC POS-2).  
0000  
0001  
BLANK 0: The VITC signal is not output.  
THRU 1: The VITC signal is output.  
<Note>  
This setting is only effective for SD outputs (VIDEO output and SD SDI  
output).  
501 VITC POS-1  
502 VITC POS-2  
503 REGEN  
0000  
10L For setting the position where the VITC signal is to be inserted.  
:
0006  
:
:
<Notes>  
16L O The same line as that set for menu item No.502 (VITC POS-2) cannot  
be set.  
:
0010  
20L O This setting is only effective for SD outputs (VIDEO output and SD SDI  
output).  
0000  
10L For setting the position where the VITC signal is to be inserted.  
:
0008  
:
:
<Notes>  
18L O The same line as that set for menu item No.501 (VITC POS-1) cannot  
be set.  
:
0010  
20L O This setting is only effective for SD outputs (VIDEO output and SD SDI  
output).  
For setting the synchronization method of the internal time code generator.  
REGEN 0: The time code reader is synchronized to the time code which is read  
from the tape.  
0000  
0001  
PRE 1: The synchronization method can be preset by a front panel operation or  
using the remote controller.  
504 RUN MODE  
505 TCG REGEN  
For setting the operation mode in which the internal time code generator  
advances the time code.  
REC 0: The generator advances only during recording.  
FREE 1: It advances while the power is on regardless of the operation mode.  
0000  
0001  
For setting the signal to be regenerated when the TCG (time code  
generator) is in the regeneration mode.  
0000  
0001  
0002  
TC&UB 0: Both the time code and user’s bit are regenerated.  
TC 1: Only the time code is regenerated.  
UB 2: Only the user’s bit is regenerated.  
508 BINARY GP  
For setting the conditions under which the user’s bit in the time code  
generated by TCG is to be used.  
0000  
0001  
0002  
0003  
0004  
0005  
0006  
0007  
000 0: Not specified (character set is not specified).  
001 1: ISO characters (8-bit character set compliant with ISO646, ISO2022)  
010 2: Unassigned 1 (not defined)  
011 3: Unassigned 2 (not defined)  
100 4: Unassigned 3 (not defined)  
101 5: Page/line  
110 6: Unassigned 4 (not defined)  
111 7: Unassigned 5 (not defined)  
509 PHASE CORR  
For setting whether to control the phase compensation for the LTC output  
during playback.  
0000  
0001  
OFF 0: The phase compensation is not controlled.  
ON 1: The phase compensation is controlled.  
The underlining denotes the factory mode.  
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Setup Menus  
511 DF MODE  
For setting the DF or NDF mode for CTL and TCG.  
DF 0: The drop frame mode is used.  
NDF 1: The non-drop frame mode is used.  
<Note>  
0000  
0001  
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Setup Menus  
VIDEO  
Item  
Setting  
Description of setting  
Superimposed  
Superimposed  
display  
No.  
No.  
display  
603 V-MUTE SEL  
For setting whether to mute the video output signal when a blank part of  
the tape has been detected during playback.  
0000  
0001  
N-MUTE 0: The video output signal is not muted (the image is frozen).  
GRAY 1: The video output signal is muted (the screen is turned gray).  
620 DOWNCON  
MODE  
For setting the image processing which is to be performed during down-  
conversion.  
0000  
0001  
0002  
0003  
0004  
FIT_V 0: Side cut mode  
FIT_H 1: Letter-box mode  
FIT_HV 2: Squeeze mode  
14:9 3: Semi letter-box mode 14:9  
13:9 4: Semi letter-box mode 13:9  
<Note>  
While the setting is being adjusted, the sound output will be muted;  
however this is normal and not indicative of a problem. When the  
adjustment is finished, sound will be output.  
645 D/C ENH  
For setting whether to enhance the contours during down-conversion.  
OFF 0: The contours are not enhanced.  
ON 1: The contours are enhanced.  
0000  
0001  
672 V OUT SETUP  
For setting the setup processing for the composite output signal.  
THRU 0: The original signal is output as is.  
ADD22L 1: A 7.5% setup is added from line 22 of the output signal and output.  
ADD21L 2: A 7.5% setup is added from line 21 of the output signal and output.  
ADD20L 3: A 7.5% setup is added from line 20 of the output signal and output.  
0000  
0001  
0002  
0003  
673 EDH  
For setting whether to superimpose EDH onto the SD SDI output.  
OFF 0: EDH is not superimposed.  
ON 1: EDH is superimposed.  
0000  
0001  
The underlining denotes the factory mode.  
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Setup Menus  
AUDIO  
Item  
Setting  
Description of setting  
Superimposed  
Superimposed  
display  
No.  
No.  
display  
700 AUDIO IN SEL  
For setting the audio signal input (for all the channels at the same time).  
0001  
0002  
ANA 1: Fixed to the analog signal input.  
SDI 2: Fixed to the SDI signal input.  
<Note>  
When analog signals are input, they are recorded on the tape’s audio  
tracks listed below depending on the channels to which they are input.  
CH1 input 5 CH1 and CH5 tracks  
CH2 input 5 CH2 and CH6 tracks  
CH3 input 5 CH3 and CH7 tracks  
CH4 input 5 CH4 and CH8 tracks  
701 CH1 IN LV  
702 CH2 IN LV  
703 CH3 IN LV  
704 CH4 IN LV  
0000  
0001  
0002  
0003  
4dB For setting the reference level of the analog audio input (CH1).  
0dB  
–20dB  
–60dB  
0000  
0001  
0002  
0003  
4dB For setting the reference level of the analog audio input (CH2).  
0dB  
–20dB  
–60dB  
0000  
0001  
0002  
0003  
4dB For setting the reference level of the analog audio input (CH3).  
0dB  
–20dB  
–60dB  
0000  
0001  
0002  
0003  
4dB For setting the reference level of the analog audio input (CH4).  
0dB  
–20dB  
–60dB  
706 CH1 OUT LV  
707 CH2 OUT LV  
708 CH3/L OUT LV  
709 CH4/R OUT LV  
0000  
0001  
0002  
4dB For setting the reference level of the analog audio output (CH1).  
0dB  
–20dB  
0000  
0001  
0002  
4dB For setting the reference level of the analog audio output (CH2).  
0dB  
–20dB  
0000  
0001  
0002  
4dB For setting the reference level of the analog audio output (CH3/L).  
0dB  
–20dB  
0000  
0001  
0002  
4dB For setting the reference level of the analog audio output (CH4/R).  
0dB  
–20dB  
The underlining denotes the factory mode.  
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Setup Menus  
AUDIO  
Item  
Setting  
Description of setting  
Superimposed  
Superimposed  
display  
No.  
No.  
display  
730 REC CUE  
For setting the input signal to be recorded on the cue track.  
0001  
0002  
0003  
0004  
0005  
0006  
0007  
0008  
0009  
0010  
0011  
0012  
0013  
CH1 1: Audio input CH1  
CH2 2: Audio input CH2  
CH3 3: Audio input CH3  
CH4 4: Audio input CH4  
CH5 5: Audio input CH5  
CH6 6: Audio input CH6  
CH7 7: Audio input CH7  
CH8 8: Audio input CH8  
CH1+2 9: Audio input CH1 and CH2 mixed signals  
CH3+4 10: Audio input CH3 and CH4 mixed signals  
CH5+6 11: Audio input CH5 and CH6 mixed signals  
CH7+8 12: Audio input CH7 and CH8 mixed signals  
CH1~8 13: Audio input CH1 through CH8 mixed signals  
731 PB FADE  
For setting the processing to be performed at the audio edit points (IN and  
OUT points) and frame-to-frame continuity points during playback.  
AUTO 0: Processing accords with the status during recording.  
CUT 1: Cut processing is forcibly performed.  
0000  
0001  
0002  
FADE 2: Fade processing is forcibly performed.  
732 EMBEDDED AUD  
765 CUE OUT SEL  
For setting whether the audio data is to be superimposed onto the HD SDI  
output and SD SDI output.  
OFF 0: The audio data is not superimposed.  
ON 1: The audio data is superimposed.  
0000  
0001  
For setting the analog cue signal output to the audio output (main line).  
OFF 0: The analog cue signal is not output.  
PCM sound is output in the playback mode, and no sound is output in  
any other mode.  
ON 1: The analog cue signal is output.  
0000  
0001  
PCM sound is output in the playback mode, and the analog cue sound is  
output in any other mode.  
769 MONI SEL  
For setting the monitor output sound during playback.  
PLYPCM 0: PCM sound is output.  
PLYCUE 1: Cue sound is output.  
0000  
0001  
770 MONITOR MIX  
For setting the audio monitor output sound.  
(This functions when the audio monitor selector switch on the front panel is  
at the “ST” position.)  
0000  
0001  
STEREO 0: Stereo sound is output.  
CH1+2 1: Mixed sound is output (for both the L and R connectors).  
771 H.PHONE MIX  
For setting the headphone output sound.  
(This functions when the audio monitor selector switch on the front panel is  
at the “ST” position.)  
0000  
0001  
STEREO 0: Stereo sound is output.  
CH1+2 1: Mixed sound is output (when monaural earphones are used).  
The underlining denotes the factory mode.  
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Setup Menus  
AUDIO  
Item  
Setting  
Description of setting  
Superimposed  
Superimposed  
display  
No.  
No.  
display  
780 AUD OUT SEL  
For setting the output sound of the analog audio output connectors.  
0000  
LINE 0: All the output connectors are used as the main line output.  
CH1 connector = CH1 sound  
CH2 connector = CH2 sound  
CH3 connector = CH3 sound  
CH4 connector = CH4 sound  
0001  
0002  
CH1/2 1: The CH1 and CH2 output connectors are used as the main line output,  
and the CH3 and CH4 output connectors are used as the monitor output  
connectors.  
CH1 connector = CH1 sound  
CH2 connector = CH2 sound  
CH3 connector = Monitor L (CH1, CH2, CH1+CH2) sound  
CH4 connector = Monitor R (CH1, CH2, CH1+CH2) sound  
CH3/4 2: The CH1 and CH2 output connectors are used as the main line output,  
and the CH3 and CH4 output connectors are used as the monitor output  
connectors.  
CH1 connector = CH3 sound  
CH2 connector = CH4 sound  
CH3 connector = Monitor L (CH3, CH4, CH3+CH4) sound  
CH4 connector = Monitor R (CH3, CH4, CH3+CH4) sound  
781 IN IMP SEL  
For setting the impedance of the analog audio input.  
0000  
0001  
600 0: 600   
HIGH 1: High impedance  
<Note>  
Regardless of the setting selected here, the impedance is set to 3 kwhen  
–60 dB has been selected as the menu item No.701 to 704 (CH1 to CH4  
IN LV) settings.  
The underlining denotes the factory mode.  
MENU  
Item  
Setting  
Description of setting  
Superimposed  
display  
Superimposed  
display  
No.  
No.  
A02 P.ON LOAD  
For setting whether to change the setup menu settings to the user’s initial  
settings when the power is turned on.  
0000  
0001  
OFF 0: The settings are not changed.  
ON 1: The settings are changed.  
The underlining denotes the factory mode.  
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Error Messages  
When a problem has occurred in the unit, one of the  
following messages will appear on the front panel’s  
counter display and superimposed display on the  
monitor.  
When “T&S&M” has been selected as the setup menu  
item No.006 setting, the error message appears in the  
part of the superimposed display where the mode is  
displayed.  
With the superimposed display, the error number is  
indicated in the part where the counter value is  
displayed.  
Error No.  
Error message and description  
Error No.  
Error message and description  
UNLOAD ERROR  
DEW  
Condensation has formed.  
The unit can still be operated if “ON” has been  
selected as the setup menu item No.152 (HUMID  
OPE) setting. The counter value and “– –  
alternately on the front panel counter display.  
This appears when the tape has not been taken up  
during unloading.  
E – 55  
– – d – –  
S-FF/REW TIMEOVER  
This appears when the tape start or end processing  
operation fails to be completed.  
d
– –” appear  
E – 57  
E – 59  
E – 60  
E – 61  
E – 64  
E – 67  
E – 69  
SERVO NOT LOCKED  
DRUM ROTA TOO SLOW  
This appears when the rotational speed of the cylinder  
motor is abnormally low.  
This appears when the servo lock has been  
disengaged for 3 or more seconds during playback or  
recording.  
E – 00  
E – 01  
E – 02  
DRUM ROTA TOO FAST  
This appears when the rotational speed of the cylinder  
motor is abnormally high.  
LOW RF  
This appears when the head output is not supplied  
(due to head clogging, etc.) for 1 or more seconds  
during playback.  
CAP ROTA TOO SLOW  
This appears when the rotational speed of the capstan  
motor is abnormally low.  
HIGH ERROR RATE  
This appears when the error rate has deteriorated,  
and the video or audio playback signals have been  
corrected or interpolated.  
S REEL TOO FAST  
This appears when the rotational speed of the supply  
reel motor is abnormally high.  
NO RF  
T REEL TOO FAST  
This appears when the rotational speed of the take-up  
reel motor is abnormally high.  
This appears when a tape blank has been detected  
for 1 or more seconds during playback.  
A state in which all of the following conditions are  
satisfied is recognized as a blank.  
ONo output from any of the heads.  
OPlayback data cannot be read.  
ONo CTL signal.  
E – 09  
T REEL TORQUE ERR  
This appears when the application of an abnormal  
torque has been detected at the take-up reel motor.  
This error number appears on the front panel counter  
display when a communication error has occurred  
between the IF and FRONT microcomputers. The  
superimposed display itself is cleared from the  
monitor screen.  
FAN STOP  
This appears when the fan motor has stopped.  
The power is automatically turned off when 5 or so  
minutes have elapsed since the motor stopped.  
E – 6A  
E – 10  
FRONT LOAD MOTOR  
FRP ERROR  
This appears when the cassette fails to rise even  
when 6 seconds have elapsed after the unit was  
transferred to the eject mode.  
This appears when an error has occurred in the  
microcomputer reference signal.  
E – 6B  
E – 70  
E – 71  
E – 72  
E – 73  
E – bA  
E – 29  
E – 31  
S REEL TORQUE ERR  
This appears when the application of an abnormal  
torque has been detected at the supply reel motor.  
LOADING MOTOR  
This appears when the unloading operation fails to be  
completed within 6 seconds.  
CAP TENSION ERROR  
This appears when abnormal supply reel tension has  
been detected in the capstan mode.  
FRONT LOAD ERROR  
This appears when the take-up reel has continued to  
rotate without engaging with the tape for a specific  
period of time during the start or end processing  
operation performed midway through loading (half  
position).  
E – 51  
E – 52  
E – 53  
REEL TENSION ERROR  
This appears when abnormal supply reel tension has  
been detected in the reel mode.  
REEL DIR UNMATCH  
This appears when the take-up reel motor is rotated in  
the wrong direction.  
W-UP REEL NOT ROTA  
This appears when the take-up reel fails to take up the  
tape while the tape is traveling in a state where its  
total tape length has not been detected after the  
cassette was inserted.  
BATTERY  
This appears when the input DC voltage has dropped  
below the lower voltage limit (approx. 10.6 V).  
WINDUP ERROR  
This appears when there is an abnormal difference  
between the tape take-up amount on the take-up reel  
and the amount of tape supplied from the supply reel  
while the tape is traveling after the total tape length  
was detected.  
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37  
Video Head Cleaning  
This unit is equipped with an auto head cleaning function, which automatically reduces the  
amount of dirt on the video heads. However, in order to enhance the unit’s reliability, it is  
recommended that the video heads be cleaned every day. Use a cleaning fluid designated by  
the unit’s manufacturer.  
Condensation  
The same principle by which droplets of water form on a window pane of a heated room is  
responsible for the formation of condensation inside the unit.  
Condensation occurs in the unit or tape when it is moved from one location to another where  
there is a significant difference in temperature and humidity.  
More specifically, it forms:  
OWhen the unit (or tape) is moved to a very humid location where the air is full of steam, or to a  
room immediately after it has been heated  
OWhen the unit (or tape) is abruptly moved from an air-conditioned location to a very warm or  
very humid location  
When moving the unit to the kind of location described above, do not turn on its power  
immediately but leave it standing for about 10 minutes. If condensation has formed inside the  
unit, an error message (– –  
automatically ejected.  
d
– –) will light up on the counter display, and the cassette tape will be  
Leave the power on, and wait until the error message is cleared.  
Maintenance  
Before proceeding with maintenance, set the power switch to the OFF position, and disconnect  
the power cord from the power outlet. Make absolutely sure that you grasp the power plug when  
disconnecting the power cord.  
Use a soft cloth to clean the cabinet. To remove stubborn dirt, dilute some kitchen detergent,  
soak a rag in the solution, wring it out well, and use it to wipe away the dirt. Wipe up any  
remaining moisture using a dry cloth. Do not use paint thinners or benzine.  
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Specifications  
[GENERAL]  
[VIDEO]  
$ Digital video  
Supply voltage: AC 120 V ±10%, 50 – 60 Hz  
Power consumption: 97 W  
DC supply voltage: 12 V  
Sampling frequency:  
Y
: 74.25/1.001 MHz  
PB/PR : 37.125/1.001 MHz  
Quantizing:  
DC power input current: 6.1 A  
8 bits  
Ambient operating temperature:  
41°F to 104°F (5°C to 40°C)  
Ambient operating humidity:  
10 to 85% (no condensation)  
Weight:  
Video compression system:  
DCT + variable-length code  
Video compression rate:  
1/6.7  
Error correction:  
18.04 lb (8.2 kg)  
Reed Solomon product code  
Video recording bit rate:  
100 Mbps  
Dimensions (WaHaD):  
8 7/16˝a5 1/4˝a16 15/16˝ (214a132a430 mm)  
Recording format:  
DVCPRO HD  
$ Video input connectors  
HD serial digital input:  
Recording video signals:  
1080i/59.94 Hz, 720p/59.94 Hz, selectable  
Recording audio signals:  
48 kHz, 16 bits, 8 channels  
Recording tracks  
BNCa1,  
(compliant with SMPTE 292M/296M standard)  
Reference input:  
Automatic switching between analog composite  
and HD tri-level sync (59.94 Hz),  
BNCa2 (loop-through), 75 ON/OFF switchable  
ODigital video/audio: helical tracks  
OTime code: helical tracks (sub-code area)  
OCue signal: 1 track  
OControl (CTL): 1 track  
Tape speed:  
135.28 mm/sec  
Recording time:  
46 minutes (with AJ-HP46LP)  
Tape used:  
Metal tape  
FF/REW time:  
$ Video output connectors  
HD serial digital outputs:  
BNCa2  
(compliant with SMPTE 292M/296M standard)  
SD serial digital output (down-converter):  
BNCa1  
(compliant with SMPTE 259M-C standard)  
Analog composite outputs (down-converter):  
BNCa2, VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2 (superimposing  
ON/OFF)  
Less than 4 minutes (with AJ-HP46LP)  
$ Video output adjustment range  
HD serial digital output system phase:  
±0.5 H (±550 samples, 27 ns steps)  
SD serial digital/composite video output system  
phase:  
±0.5 H (±429 samples, 74 ns steps)  
Composite video output SC phase:  
±180°  
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Specifications  
[AUDIO]  
[OTHER INPUT/OUTPUT CONNECTORS]  
Time code input:  
$ Digital audio  
Sampling frequency:  
48 kHz (synchronized with video)  
Quantizing:  
BNCa1, 0.5 to 8 V [p-p], 10 kΩ  
Time code output:  
BNCa1, low impedance, 2.0 ±0.5 V [p-p]  
RS-422A input:  
D-sub 9 pins, for AJ-A95, RS-422A interface  
DC power output:  
16 bits  
Frequency response:  
20 Hz to 20 kHz ±1 dB (at reference level)  
Dynamic range:  
4-pin socket, DC 12 V, 250 mA, for AJ-A95  
More than 85 dB  
(1 kHz, emphasis OFF, “A” weighted)  
Distortion:  
Less than 0.1%  
(1 kHz, emphasis OFF, reference level)  
Crosstalk:  
Less than –80 dB  
(1 kHz, between two channels)  
Wow & flutter:  
Negligible  
Headroom:  
20 dB  
$ Audio input connectors  
Analog inputs (CH1, CH2, CH3, CH4):  
XLRa4, 600 /high impedance selectable  
(default: high impedance),  
+4/0/–20/–60 dBu selectable (–60 dBu: 3 k)  
HD serial digital input:  
Compliant with SMPTE 299M standard  
(BNC, 75 )  
$ Audio output connectors  
Analog outputs (CH1, CH2, CH3, CH4):  
XLRa4, low impedance,  
+4/0/–20 dBu selectable,  
monitor output L/R selectable for CH3/CH4  
output  
HD serial digital output:  
Compliant with SMPTE 299M standard  
(BNC, 75 )  
SD serial digital output:  
Compliant with SMPTE 272M-A standard  
(BNC, 75 )  
Headphone output:  
M3, 8 , variable level  
Weight and dimensions shown are approximate.  
Specifications are subject to change without notice.  
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PANASONIC BROADCAST & TELEVISION SYSTEMS COMPANY  
DIVISION OF MATSUSHITA ELECTRIC CORPORATION OF AMERICA  
Executive Office:  
3330 Cahuenga Blvd W., Los Angeles, CA 90068 (323) 436-3500  
EASTERN ZONE:  
One Panasonic Way 4E-7, Secaucus, NJ 07094 (201) 348-7621  
Southeast Region:  
1225 Northbrook Parkway, Ste 1-160, Suwanee, GA 30024 (770) 338-6835  
Central Region:  
1707 N Randall Road E1-C-1, Elgin, IL 60123 (847) 468-5200  
WESTERN ZONE:  
3330 Cahuenga Blvd W., Los Angeles, CA 90068 (323) 436-3500  
Government Marketing Department:  
52 West Gude Drive, Rockville, MD 20850 (301) 738-3840  
Broadcast PARTS INFORMATION & ORDERING:  
9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. (EST) (800) 334-4881/24 Hr. Fax (800) 334-4880  
Emergency after hour parts orders (800) 334-4881  
TECHNICAL SUPPORT:  
Emergency 24 Hour Service (800) 222-0741  
Panasonic Canada Inc.  
5770 Ambler Drive, Mississauga, Ontario L4W 2T3 (905) 624-5010  
Panasonic de Mexico S.A. de C.V.  
Av angel Urraza Num. 1209 Col. de Valle 03100 Mexico, D.F. (52) 1 951 2127  
Panasonic Sales Company  
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San Gabriel Industrial Park, 65th Infantry Ave., Km. 9.5, Carolina, Puerto Rico 00630 (787) 750-4300  
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