Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product AJ-HD150FE Panasonic
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Operating Instructions Digital HD Video Cassette Recorder AJ- FE.
– 2 – Caution for AC Mains Lead FOR YOUR SAFETY PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING TEXT CAREFULL Y . This product is equipped with 2 types of AC mains cable. One is for continental Europe, etc. and the other one is only for U.K. Appropriate mains cable must be used in each local area, since the other type of mains cable is not suitable.
– 3 – CA UTION: T O REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD , AND ANNO YING INTERFERENCE, USE THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSOIRES ONL Y . CA UTION: T O REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, REFER MOUNTING OF THE OP- TIONAL BO ARD T O A UTHORISEDSER VICE PERSONNEL.
– 4 – V ariable memory function ......................................... 57 ERROR LOG function .............................................. 58 Setup (default settings) ........................................... 60 Setup menus .................
– 5 – General and Features This unit is a DVCPRO HD format HD digital video cassette recorder which is designed to use 1/4-inch wide compact cassette tapes. It is a studio-use digital VTR which can record, play back and edit HD signals (1080i, 59.
– 6 – General and Features Features (continued) Time codes This unit comes with a built-in time code generator (TCG)/time code reader (TCR). In addition to the internal time code, an external time code can also be recorded as the L TC on the unit’s tape.
– 7 – Controls and their functions Front panel SET UP PROG 123 MENU SA VE/ PROG MENU MENU SET DIAG EXIT ST ATUS ST ATUS 123 4 = > < ? @ A B C D E F G H I J K L T U S R Q V W X Y Z ab c d ef .
– 8 – Controls and their functions <Front Panel T op Section> 1 POWER switch 2 TV system/format displays This shows the format during playback. HD: This indicates that the tape is recorded or played back in the DVCPRO HD format. 50 M: This indicates that the tape is played back in the DVCPRO (50 Mbps) format.
– 9 – Controls and their functions <Front Panel Centre Section> < < < < < PLA Y button Playback commences when this button is pressed. Recording commences when the button is pressed together with the REC button; manual editing commences when it is pressed together with the EDIT button during playback.
– 10 – Controls and their functions <Front Panel Centre Section> D D D D D ST AND BY button When this is pressed, the same tension as in the regular stop mode is applied to the tape, and while the head drum continues to rotate, the button’s lamp lights to indicate that the standby ON mode is established.
– 11 – Controls and their functions <Front Panel Centre Section> J J J J J REMOTE/LOCAL switch This switch is set when the unit is to be controlled from an external source using the REMOTE connector , RS-232C connector or parallel connector .
– 12 – Controls and their functions <Front Panel Centre Section> Q Q Q Q Q PREROLL button This is used for feeding and cueing the tape for manual editing. When it is pressed, the tape travels to the preroll point where it stops. The preroll time can be set on the setup menu No.
– 13 – Controls and their functions <Front Panel Centre Section> X X X X X Counter display area The TC and CTL count values, UB and messages are displayed in this area. Cassette inserted display lamp: This lamp lights when a cassette has been inserted into the unit.
– 14 – Controls and their functions <Front Panel Centre Section> ] ] ] ] ] Headphones jack The sound being recorded, played back or edited can be monitored on stereo headphones when they are connected to this jack. ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ V olume control This is used to adjust the headphones volume and the monitor output volume.
– 15 – Controls and their functions <Front Panel Bottom Section> e e e e e SET button When this is pressed, the data which has been set on the setup menu is entered. After data entry , the setup menu setting mode is exited and the original operating mode is restored.
– 16 – Controls and their functions Connector area SIGN AC IN FUSE 250V T4H TC IN IN L OUT CH 1 AUDIO IN CH 2 CH 3 CH 4 VIDEO OUT (WFM) ON OFF 75 ≠ ON OFF 75 ≠ (SUPER) 1 2 3 SD REF IN CH1·2 A.
– 17 – Controls and their functions <Connector area> 5 TIME CODE IN connector This is the connector for recording the external time code on the tape. 6 TIME CODE OUT connector The playback time code is output from this connector during playback.
– 18 – Controls and their functions <Connector area> ? ? ? ? ? SD REF IN connectors and 75-ohm termination switch These are the input connectors for the SD reference video signals. Input the NTSC signals with colour burst. T o terminate, set the switch to ON.
– 19 – Operations using the front panel bottom controls The desired status information and setup menu items can registered in the ST A TUS 1 to 3 buttons b and PROG MENU 1 to 4 buttons c by using the SETUP , ST A TUS, PROG MENU and SA VE/EXIT buttons a .
– 20 – Operations using the front panel bottom controls T urn the search dial and select the item to be registered. The cursor ( ¢ ) on the menu screen now moves.
– 21 – Operations using the front panel bottom controls ∫ T o return the registered information to the factory settings (initial settings), press the RESET button while the registered menu item is displayed.
– 22 – Operations using the front panel top controls What has been registered in the ST A TUS 1 to 3 buttons b and PROG MENU 1 to 4 buttons c located at the bottom of the panel can be called to the VTR status display area 3 b y pressing the button concerned.
– 23 – Operations using the front panel top controls 2-2 How to change a registered menu setting Selecting the menu item: Press the SCROLL buttons 5 to move the item selection cursor ( ¢ ) up or down, and select the menu item. T ransferring to the change mode: Press the ENTER button 6 to transfer to the setting change mode.
– 24 – Operations using the front panel top controls VTR status item table Description of display This indicates the recording format. 1080i: The tape is recorded using the 1080i format. 720p: The tape is recorded using the 720p format. This displays the output reference status.
– 25 – Operations using the front panel top controls VTR status item table Description of display This indicates the user file No. of the setup menu. USER1: USER1 is selected. USER2: USER2 is selected. USER3: USER3 is selected. USER4: USER4 is selected.
– 26 – Connections Set the CONTROL switch on the front panel to LOCAL. SIGN AC IN FUSE 250V T4H TC IN IN L OUT CH 1 AUDIO IN CH 2 CH 3 CH 4 VIDEO OUT (WFM) ON OFF 75 ≠ ON OFF 75 ≠ (SUPER) 1 2 .
– 27 – <Notes> • General consumer tapes recorded in the LP mode cannot be played back. • The maximum speed at which general consumer DV/DVCAM tapes can be advanced is 32 times the normal tape speed. • The maximum STILL mode time for general consumer DV/DVCAM tapes is set to 10 seconds.
– 28 – Switching on the power/inserting the cassette Before starting to operate the unit, check whether the equipment has been connected properly . 1 T urn on the power . 2 Check that the AUTO OFF lamp is off. When condensation has formed or some other trouble has occurred, the AUTO OFF lamp lights, and all operations are disabled.
– 29 – ST OP/ST AND BY mode 1 When the STOP button is pressed, the unit goes into the stop mode. The STOP lamp lights and the tape stops travelling. • In order to protect the tape, the unit goes into the standby OFF mode after the time set by setup menu No.
– 30 – Recording 1 Set the accidental erasure prevention tab on the cassette tape to the “recording” position and insert the tape. 2 Press the STOP button to place the unit in the stop mode. 3 Set the T APE/EE switch to EE. EE images now appear on the TV monitor .
– 31 – Playback 1 Insert the cassette tape, and place the unit in the stop mode. 2 Press the PLA Y button. Regular playback is now commenced. 3 Adjust the audio playback level. Pull out the audio level controls and turn them clockwise or counterclockwise to adjust the levels.
– 32 – Jog/shuttle Jog mode 1 Push the search dial to the “in” position. Be sure that the JOG lamp lights. 2 Rotate the search dial. The dial’s clickstops are cleared, and the tape is played back at the speed (–1 × to +1 × normal speed) corresponding to the speed at which the dial is turned.
– 33 – Manual editing 1 Select the editing mode. ASSEMBLE: For assemble editing. INSERT : For insert editing. 2 Select the editing channel. In the case of insert editing, press the channel button corresponding to the signals to be edited, and check that its lamp is on.
– 34 – Preroll 1 Press the PREROLL button. The VTR now performs the preroll operation. • When the edit IN point has been entered, the tape is rewound from the edit IN point for the duration set by setup menu “000,” and the unit then goes into the stop mode.
– 35 – Automatic editing (deck to deck) Editing refers to the job of using a prerecorded tape to produce a complete recording by joining together separate cuts and deleting unnecessary parts. The basic steps taken for editing are as follows. 1 Set the CONTROL switch to REMOTE on the player and to LOCAL on the recorder .
– 36 – Automatic editing (deck to deck) Switch settings and adjustments When the unit is used as the recorder: When the unit is used as the player: Set the time counter display to TC or CTL. Set the POWER switch to ON. Set the CONTROL switch to LOCAL.
– 37 – Selecting the editing mode 1 Select the editing mode. For assemble editing, press the ASMBL button. For insert editing, press the INSERT button. ASSEMBLE: The assemble editing mode (in which cuts are joined together) is established. INSERT : The insert editing mode (in which cuts are inserted) is established.
– 38 – Automatic editing (deck to deck) Entering the edit points 1 Search for the edit IN point by performing the jog or shuttle operation. Establish the still picture mode at the desired position. Refer to page 32 for details on the jog/shuttle operations.
– 39 – Checking the edit points 1 Press the IN (or OUT) button to check the edit point. The value of the entered edit point appears on the display . 2 Press the PREROLL button while holding down the IN (or OUT) button to check the image at the edit point.
– 40 – Automatic editing (deck to deck) Modifying the edit points 1 Re-entering the edit points Search for the new edit point by performing the jog or shuttle operation, and press the IN (or OUT) and SET buttons together to re-enter the edit point.
– 41 – Preview 1 After the edit points have been entered, press the PREVIEW button. Normal preview is now performed. <Notes> • If the edit IN point has not been entered, the position where the PREVIEW button was pressed will be entered at the edit IN point.
– 42 – Automatic editing (deck to deck) Executing automatic editing 1 Press the AUTO EDIT button. Automatic editing is now performed. • T o stop the editing at any time, press the ST OP button. • When the edit OUT point is reached, the unit goes into the stop mode after postrolling.
– 43 – Review 1 Upon completion of the editing, press the REVIEW button. The review is started in the recorder . • T o stop the review at any time, press the STOP button. • When the edit OUT point is reached, the unit goes into the stop mode after postrolling.
– 44 – Audio split editing The video edit points and audio edit points can be entered separately , and they can be offset from each other and edited. The audio edit points cannot be entered when the assemble editing mode has been selected. After the edit points have been entered, follow the same operating procedure as that for insert editing.
– 45 – Audio split editing ■ Displaying the audio split edit points The edit points are displayed on the front panel as shown below . (The figure shows an audio IN point.) Operations Video IN point: Press the IN button. Video OUT point: Press the OUT button.
– 46 – Expansion mode execution using the MODE/SEL button When the MODE/SEL button g is pressed, the MUL TI CUE operation mode which is an expansion mode can be established as shown in the diagram below .
– 47 – MUL TI CUE function Selecting the MUL TI CUE mode The MUL TI CUE mode can be selected from the <Expansion mode selection> status established by pressing the MODE/SEL button g . When the EXIT button h is pressed, the MUL TI CUE mode is released, and the normal mode is restored.
– 48 – M # L S T EA C R U C E H 01 1 ! 2:3 E 4 N : T 5 R 6 Y : 2 0 3 0 MUL TI CUE function Description of displays When MUL TI CUE is selected using the MODE/SEL button g , the following appears on the front top panel display 3 . 1 Mode display: This indicates that the unit is now operating in the MUL TI CUE mode.
– 49 – MUL TI CUE function Search point and registration point operations Each time the SHIFT button 8 is pressed, the search point display mode and registration point display mode are selected alternately .
– 50 – MUL TI CUE function Example of top panel display: One of the following two displays appears depending on the registration conditions. • The registration pointer position is changed directly on the same page by pressing the CUE ¢ 1 through ¢ 8 (ASMBL through TC) buttons.
– 51 – MUL TI CUE function Operation for automatically moving to the next page and continuing with registration when the cue point registration page has become full (P AGE MODE = AUTO) • When the page on which the cue points are being registered has become full, operation automatically moves to the next page, and registration is continued.
– 52 – MUL TI CUE function When registering cue points using numbers While holding down the ADJ button Y among the time code buttons on the front panel, press the SHIFT button Y to establish the cue point registration mode.
– 53 – IC CARD function IC CARD mode selection In <Expansion mode selection> status with MODE/SEL button g pressed, IC CARD mode can be selected.
– 54 – IC CARD function Description of Display When IC CARD function is selected, the following information will be displayed at the VTR status display 3 .
– 55 – IC CARD function Description of Operation The following key operation is possible with respect to IC CARD function. File selection With TRIM button pressed, the file selected changes as follows: <Note> Do not take out the IC card during operation on IC card.
– 56 – V ariable memory function V ariable memory function V ariable memory mode selection In <Expansion mode selection> status with MODE/SEL button g pressed, variable mode can be selected. When EXIT button h is pressed, variable mode is cancelled and changed to normal mode.
– 57 – V ariable memory function V ariable memory editing operation procedure V ariable memory editing operation can be performed according to the following procedure, setting the unit connected as a recorder to variable memory mode. 1 Select the edit mode by pressing ASMBL button V or desired INSERT button W .
– 58 – ERROR LOG function ERROR LOG mode selection In <Expansion mode selection> status with MODE/SEL button g pressed, ERROR LOG mode can be selected.
– 59 – ERROR LOG function Description of Display When ERROR LOG function is selected, the following information will be displayed at the VTR status display 3 . 1 W arning display: W arning message stored is displayed. 2 W arning store status display: Store No.
– 60 – Setup (default settings) The unit’s major settings are performed by making selections on menus. The setting menus appear on the TV monitor when the TV monitor and VIDEO OUT 3 connector in the unit’s connector area are hooked up. Changing the settings 1 Press the MENU button.
– 61 – Setup menus This unit can store up to 5 user files (user 1 to user 5) containing different menu settings, and these files can be selected and used. Changing the file 1 Press the MENU button. 2 Hold down the ST AND BY button and press the FF button to switch to the next user file.
– 62 – Setup menus Lock mode can be set to protect the settings in the system files and user files (USER2 – USER5). Settings can no longer be changed when this mode is set. T o set and release the lock mode for the system files and user files use setup item No.
– 63 – The contents of the USER2 – USER5 files can be copied (loaded) into the USER1 file. In addition, the contents of the USER1 file can be copied (saved) to the USER2 – USER5 files. USER1 USER2 USER3 USER4 USER5 Settings can be locked. Settings can be locked.
– 64 – Setup menus Saving a user file 1 Press the MENU button. 2 While holding down the ST AND BY button, press the REW or FF button, and select USER1. 3 T urn the search dial and move the cursor ( ¢ ) on the menu screen to setup item No. A01 (SA VE).
– 65 – Setup menus SYSTEM menu <SYSTEM> Item Setting No. Superimposed No. Superimposed Description display display 00 WFM SEL 0000 CTL 0001 TC 0002 VIDEO 0003 SYNC 0004 RF-L 0005 RF-R 0006 E.
– 66 – Setup menus SYSTEM menu <SYSTEM> (continued) Item Setting No. Superimposed No. Superimposed Description display display 12 SYS H 0550 –550 (HD)*1 : : 1100 0 :: 1650 550 13 V PHASE 0.
– 67 – Setup menus SYSTEM menu <SYSTEM> (continued) Item Setting No. Superimposed No. Superimposed Description display display 20 A V PHASE 0000 –100 :: 0100 0 :: 0200 100 30 MENU 0000 OFF LOCK 0001 ON The underline on the setting item denotes the initial setting.
– 68 – Setup menus USER menu <BASIC> Item Setting No. Superimposed No. Superimposed Description display display 000 P-ROLL 0000 0S TIME : : 0005 5S :: 0015 15S 001 LOCAL 0000 DIS ENA 0001 ST.
– 69 – Setup menus USER menu <BASIC> (continued) Item Setting No. Superimposed No. Superimposed Description display display 006 DISPLA Y 0000 TIME SEL 0001 T&ST A 0002 T&S&M 0003.
– 70 – Setup menus USER menu <BASIC> (continued) Item Setting No. Superimposed No. Superimposed Description display display 011 CU-ROLL 0000 0s TIME : 0005 5s :: 0015 15s 015 AUTO STEP 0000 .
– 71 – Setup menus USER menu <BASIC> (continued) Item Setting No. Superimposed No. Superimposed Description display display 030 HD 0000 59.94 FREQUENCY 0001 60 031 OUT REF 0000 AUT O 0001 INPUT 0002 HD_REF 0003 SD_REF The underline on the setting item denotes the initial setting.
– 72 – Setup menus USER menu <OPERA TION> Item Setting No. Superimposed No. Superimposed Description display display 100 SEARCH 0000 DIAL ENA 0001 KEY 101 SHTL MAX 0000 × 8.
– 73 – Setup menus USER menu <OPERA TION> (continued) Item Setting No. Superimposed No. Superimposed Description display display 107 EE MODE 0000 NORMAL SEL 0001 THRU 108 PLA Y 0000 0 DELA Y :: 0015 15 109 CAP .
– 74 – Setup menus USER menu <OPERA TION> (continued) Item Setting No. Superimposed No. Superimposed Description display display 112 FRZ MODE 0000 DIS SEL 0001 STBOFF 0002 SOF&EJ 113 REC.
– 75 – Setup menus USER menu <OPERA TION> (continued) Item Setting No. Superimposed No. Superimposed Description display display 131 P AGE MODE 0000 MANU 0001 AU TO 132 ROT A MODE 0000 OFF 0001 ON The underline on the setting item denotes the initial setting.
– 76 – Setup menus USER menu <INTERF ACE> Item Setting No. Superimposed No. Superimposed Description display display 200 P ARA RUN 0000 DIS 0001 ENA 201 9P SEL 0000 OFF 0001 ON 202 ID SEL 00.
– 77 – Setup menus USER menu <INTERF ACE> (continued) Item Setting No. Superimposed No. Superimposed Description display display 211 LOCAL 50P 0000 OFF 0001 ON 212 MASTER 0000 IN/OUT PORT 0001 OUT The underline on the setting item denotes the initial setting.
– 78 – Setup menus USER menu <EDIT> Item Setting No. Superimposed No. Superimposed Description display display 300 IN/OUT 0000 MANU DEL 0001 AUT O 301 NEGA 0000 OFF FLASH 0001 ON 302 CONFI E.
– 79 – Setup menus USER menu <EDIT> (continued) Item Setting No. Superimposed No. Superimposed Description display display 310 JOG FWD 0000 +4.
– 80 – Setup menus USER menu <EDIT> (continued) Item Setting No. Superimposed No. Superimposed Description display display 323 EDIT 0000 N-DEF RPLCE4 0001 CH1 0002 CH2 0003 CH1+CH2 324 EDIT 0000 N-DEF RPLCEC 0001 CH1 0002 CH2 0003 CH1+2 The underline on the setting item denotes the initial setting.
– 81 – Setup menus USER menu <T APE PROTECT> Item Setting No. Superimposed No. Superimposed Description display display 400 STILL 0000 0.5s TIMER 0001 5s 0002 10s 0003 20s 0004 30s 0005 40s .
– 82 – Setup menus USER menu <TIME CODE> Item Setting No. Superimposed No. Superimposed Description display display 500 VITC 0000 BLANK BLANK 0001 THRU 501 VITC 0000 10L POS-1 : : 0006 16L :: .
– 83 – Setup menus USER menu <TIME CODE> (continued) Item Setting No. Superimposed No. Superimposed Description display display 509 PHASE 0000 OFF CORR 0001 ON 510 TCG CF 0000 OFF FLAG 0001 .
– 84 – Setup menus USER menu <VIDEO> Item Setting No. Superimposed No. Superimposed Description display display 600 VIDEO IN 0000 INT SG SEL 0001 SDI 601 VIDEO INT 0000 CB SG 0001 MB 0002 RA.
– 85 – Setup menus USER menu <VIDEO> (continued) Item Setting No. Superimposed No. Superimposed Description display display 626 D/C ENH 0000 0dB H 0001 +1dB 0002 +1.5dB 0003 +2dB 627 D/C ENH 0000 0dB V 0001 +1dB 0002 +1.5dB 0003 +2dB 628 U/C ENH 0000 0dB H 0001 +1dB 0002 +1.
– 86 – Setup menus USER menu <VIDEO> (continued) Item Setting No. Superimposed No. Superimposed Description display display 633 480i # HD 0000 1080i OUT 0001 720p 0002 ––– 480i # SD 0000 480i OUT 0001 480i 0002 480p 650 Y L VL (HD)* 1 0000 0.
– 87 – Setup menus USER menu <VIDEO> (continued) Item Setting No. Superimposed No. Superimposed Description display display 670 CC (F1) 0000 BLANK BLANK* 1 0001 THRU 671 CC (F2) 0000 BLANK B.
– 88 – Setup menus USER menu <VIDEO> (continued) Item Setting No. Superimposed No. Superimposed Description display display 680 V BLANK 0000 BLANK LINE 0001 THRU 0002 MANU Sub-screen of the setup menu No.
– 89 – Setup menus USER menu <AUDIO> Item Setting No. Superimposed No. Superimposed Description display display 700 AUDIO IN 0000 AES SEL 0001 ANA 0002 SDI 0003 INT SG 0004 USRSET 701 CH1 IN.
– 90 – Setup menus USER menu <AUDIO> (continued) Item Setting No. Superimposed No. Superimposed Description display display 714 CH1 IN 0000 ANA SEL 0001 DIGI 715 CH2 IN 0000 ANA SEL 0001 DIG.
– 91 – Setup menus USER menu <AUDIO> (continued) Item Setting No. Superimposed No. Superimposed Description display display 724 REC CH3 0000 CH1 0001 CH2 0002 CH3 0003 CH4 0004 CH1+2 0005 CH.
– 92 – Setup menus USER menu <AUDIO> (continued) Item Setting No. Superimposed No. Superimposed Description display display 730 REC CUE 0000 CUE 0001 CH1 0002 CH2 0003 CH3 0004 CH4 0005 CH5 .
– 93 – Setup menus USER menu <AUDIO> (continued) Item Setting No. Superimposed No. Superimposed Description display display 736 CUE SLOW 0000 STEP 0001 LINEAR 737 CH1 CUE 0000 OFF SEL 0001 O.
– 94 – Setup menus USER menu <AUDIO> (continued) Item Setting No. Superimposed No. Superimposed Description display display 745 MONI CH 0000 MANU SEL 0001 AUTO1 0002 AUTO2 0003 AUTO1 1 0004 .
– 95 – Setup menus USER menu <AUDIO> (continued) Item Setting No. Superimposed No. Superimposed Description display display 755 SD SDI CH3 0000 CH3 SEL 0001 CH7 756 SD SDI CH4 0000 CH4 SEL 0.
– 96 – Setup menus USER menu <MENU> Item Setting No. Superimposed No. Superimposed Description display display A00 LOAD 0000 USER2 0001 USER3 0002 USER4 0003 USER5 A01 SA VE 0000 USER2 0001 USER3 0002 USER4 0003 USER5 0004 LOCKED A02 P .
– 97 – T ime code/user bit T ime code The time code is used when the time code signal generated by the time code generator (time code signal generator) is to be recorded on the tape, its values ar.
– 98 – Recording internal/external time codes 1. Setting the internal time code 1 Place the VTR in the stop mode. 2 Set the TC/CTL switch to TC. 3 Set the TC INT/EXT switch to INT . (Internal time code selected) 4 Set the Setup menu No. 504 (RUN MODE).
– 99 – Reproducing the time code/user bit 1 Place the unit in the stop mode. 2 Set the TC/CTL button to TC. 3 Set the TC/UB switch to TC or UB. TC: The time code is displayed. UB: The user bit is displayed. • When it is no longer possible to read the time code, it is interpolated using the CTL signal.
– 100 – Superimpose screen The control signals, time code, etc. are displayed using abbreviations. TCR : : : CTL = control signal TCR = TC time code reading UBR = TC user bit reading Abbreviation TV monitor Characters displayed The background of characters superimposed on the display can be changed using setup menu No.
– 101 – Audio recording channel and monitor output selection Audio recording channel The audio recording channels are selected on the AUDIO setup menu as shown below .
– 102 – Rack mounting The unit can be mounted into a 19-inch standard rack if the optional rack-mounting adapters (AJ-MA75P) are used. For the installation rails, it is recommended that the rail and bracket for 18 q length (model number CC3061-99-0400) of Chassis T rak be used.
– 103 – Video head cleaning This unit is equipped with an auto head cleaning function which automatically reduces the amount of dirt on the video heads. In order to maximize the unit’s reliability , it is recommended that the video heads be cleaned as and when appropriate.
– 104 – Error messages When a warning occurs in this unit, the warning lamp lights up. Opening the DIAG menu will display the warning description on the counter display and the monitor . Also, when an abnormal operation is detected in this unit, the AUTO OFF lamp lights up and a message appears on the counter display .
– 105 – Displaying the “HOURS METER” information T urn the search dial to move the cursor ( * ). The description for the item where the cursor is located is shown as a superimposed display .
– 106 – T able of AUTO OFF Error messages Monitor display Description VTR operation (Restart condition) CAP ROTATE TOO SLOW CAP TENSION ERROR DEW DRUM ROTATE TOO FAST E-FF DRUM ROTATE TOO SLOW If the capstan motor speed is abnormally low, the AUTO OFF lamp lights, and the message display flashes.
– 107 – SERVO CONTROL ERROR Counter display Description VTR operation (Restart condition) REEL DIR UNMATCH If the reel motor at the take-up side is running in the reverse direction, the AUTO OFF lamp lights, and the message display flashes.
– 108 – RS-232C interface 1. Introduction (1) The VTR can be operated by commands when the RS-232C interface is used. (See command table on page 1 1 1 – 1 13.) (2) Conditions for acknowledging commands from RS-232C interface The front panel REMOTE/LOCAL switch must be at REMOTE.
– 109 – 3. Software specifications Protocol 1) Communication parametres Communication system Asynchronous, full duplex Communication speed 300/600/1200/2400/4800/9600 Bit length 7 bit/8 bit Stop b.
– 110 – RS-232C interface 3) Return format [VTR → controller (PC)] The following responses are made to the command. If necessary , more than one response is made. ■ When the communication has terminated normally 1. The receive completion message is returned.
– 111 – 5. Command table (1) Commands relating to operation control <Notes> • As for the return (completion) message, [ACK] is first returned when data is received, and the execution message is subsequently returned. It is only the execution message which is listed in this table.
– 112 – VTR operation Send command Return (completion) message Supplementary notes [STX] OBF [ETX] STANDBY OFF [STX] OBF [ETX] This command is setting the VTR to standby OFF. [STX] OSR:data [ETX] SHTL REVERSE [STX] OSR [ETX] This is the reverse direction shuttle command.
– 113 – (2) Commands relating to inquiries <Notes> • As for the return (completion) message, [ACK] is first returned when data is received, and the execution message is subsequently returned. It is only the execution message which is listed in this table.
– 114 – RS-232C interface (3) Microsoft QuickBASIC sample programme CLS STX$ = CHR$(&H2): ETX$ = CHR$ (&H3): NAK$ = CHR$(15): ACK$ = CHR$(&H6) PRINT "*** RS-232C COMMUNICATION SAMPLE PROGRAM ***" PRINT "Type Command 'QUIT' to quit.
– 115 – Connector signals VIDEO IN HD SERIAL IN (DIGIT AL) BNC × 1 HD REF IN BNC × 2 Loop-through, 75 Ω termination switch provided SD REF IN BNC × 2 Loop-through, 75 Ω termination switch p.
– 116 – Connector signals P ARALLEL REMOTE (50P) Pin No. Signal Pin No. Signal Pin No. Signal 1 REC COMMAND 20 STBY ON/OFF COMMAND 33 EJECT ST A TUS 2 PLA Y COMMAND 21 ERR 0 ST A TUS* 34 ERR 2 ST .
– 117 – Printed circuit board Printed circuit board F1 board ADDA SW1 Audio Input Impedance SW SW101 HIGH This sets the CH1 audio input impedance. HIGH/600 Ω HIGH SW101 Cue Input Impedance SW HIGH Abbr. name Full name Function Factory setting H3 board CUE Audio Input Impedance SW This sets the CH2 audio input impedance.
– 118 – Specifications GENERAL Power supply: AC 220 – 240 V , 50 – 60 Hz Power consumption: 220 W Operating ambient temperature: 5°C to 40°C Operating ambient humidity: 10% to 90% (no condensation) Weight: 20 kg Dimensions (W × H × D): 424 (max.
– 119 – HD SDI output system phase: ±0.5H (±550 samples, 27 ns steps) SD SDI (composite video)Y output gain: – ¶ to +3 dB SD SDI (composite video)P B output gain: – ¶ to +3 dB SD SDI (composite video)P R output gain: – ¶ to +3 dB SD SDI (composite video)Y black level: ±10% SD SDI output system phase: ±0.
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