Panasonic DVR AJ DCP User Manual

Digital Video Cassette Recorder  
AJ-  
DCP  
Operating Instructions  
Printed in Japan  
VQT8017-3  
D
F10399W3040  
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Contents  
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4  
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4  
Superimposed Screens . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21  
Setup (Initial Settings) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23  
Setting method using on-screen menus . . . . . . . 23  
How to return to the factory settings . . . . . . . . . . 23  
How to set the user defaults . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24  
How to load the user defaults . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25  
How to protect the menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25  
How to release the menu protection . . . . . . . . . . 26  
How to display the DIAG menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26  
Parts and Their Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . 5  
Front panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5  
Connector areas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9  
Example of Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . 11  
Tapes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12  
Types of tapes and their recording times . . . . . . 12  
Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13  
Turning on the power/inserting a cassette . . . . . 13  
Stop mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13  
Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14  
Setup Menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27  
SYSTEM menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27  
BASIC menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29  
OPERATION menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30  
INTERFACE menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31  
TAPE PROTECT menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32  
TIME CODE menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33  
VIDEO menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35  
AUDIO menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36  
Pause/recording  
(back-space assemble recording) . . . . . . . . . . . 14  
Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15  
Cue/review . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15  
Still-picture playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15  
Linear 0.3a speed playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16  
Variable speed playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16  
Audio channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17  
Error Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38  
Emergency Eject . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39  
Video Head Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40  
Condensation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40  
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40  
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41  
Time Codes/User’s Bit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19  
Time codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19  
User’s bit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19  
Setting the time code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19  
Setting the user’s bit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20  
Time code/user’s bit playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20  
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Introduction  
The AJ-D95DCP is a multi-purpose digital VTR which  
is capable not only of 525i/50 Mbps recording and  
playback using 1/4-inch wide compact cassette tapes  
but of recording and playback onto existing DVCPRO  
(25 Mbps) cassette tapes as well.  
This VTR with its high picture quality, which is due to  
the use of digital compression technology, significantly  
reduces the deterioration in the quality of both sound  
and picture accompanying dubbing operations.  
Its compact size and light-weight design makes it easy  
for the unit to be carried around and installed in a  
rack.  
A dialogue system enables the unit’s settings to be  
performed while monitoring the on-screen menus that  
appear on the TV monitor.  
Features  
Compact size and lightweight  
On-screen menu settings  
Detailed function settings tailored to the individual  
user can be performed on-screen.  
The unit is 8-7/16˝ (214 mm) wide, 5-1/4˝ (132 mm) high  
and 16-15/16˝ (430 mm) deep, weighing 17.16 lb (7.8  
kg).  
It comes equipped with grips, which come in handy  
when the unit is to be carried.  
Audio level controls featured  
The level of the signals for the two audio channels can  
be adjusted for recording and playback applications.  
Efficient installation in a rack  
The unit’s width is less than one-half of the standard  
19 inches, while its height is equivalent to 3U.  
This means that the unit can be installed in a rack with  
twice the efficiency of previous units, a feature which  
makes it economical as well.  
Time codes  
Incorporated inside the unit is a TCG/TCR (time code  
generator/time code reader). It is also possible to  
input time codes from an external source to enable  
regeneration with an external time code.  
Long-time recording and playback  
Installation of SDI connector enabled  
An optional SDI input/output board (model AJ-YA95P)  
for deriving the maximum from the digital VTR’s  
features can be installed.  
When an L size cassette is used, the maximum  
recording and playback time is 92 minutes in the 50  
Mbps mode and 184 minutes in the 25 Mbps mode.  
(using AJ-5P92LP )  
9-pin remote control  
For AJ-5P92LP cassette tapes recorded using the  
DVCPRO (25 Mbps) mode, use a VTR supporting  
DVCPRO (25 Mbps) 184 minute tapes.  
This unit comes with a 9-pin remote control connector  
so that the unit can be operated using an optional  
external remote controller (model AJ-A95P).  
Encoder remote control  
Both L and M size cassettes supported  
The unit’s 15-pin encoder remote control connector  
enables adjustments to be made to the analog video  
output section using an optional external encoder  
remote controller (model AU-ER65B).  
This unit employs a front loading mechanism to  
support the recording or playback of DVCPRO or  
DVCPRO 50 format size L and M cassette tapes.  
AC or DC operation  
This unit supports power supplied from both AC 120V  
and DC 12V sources.  
Back-space assemble recording function  
By using the REC button and PAUSE button  
together— a combination which activates the auto  
back function— pictures can be joined smoothly with  
no disturbances.  
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Parts and Their Functions  
Front panel  
Counter display area  
SCH SERVO  
REC INH REMOTE WIDE  
CTL  
TC  
-25 -20 -16 -12 -8 -4  
0
dB  
-
-30  
CH 1  
UB  
CH 2  
HOURS  
MINUTES  
SECONDS  
FRAMES  
EJECT  
POWER  
C
ON  
B
OFF  
LOCAL REMOTE  
INPUT SELECT  
MENU  
ANALOG  
SDI  
OFF  
ON  
REC INHIBIT  
REC  
PB  
PULL  
FOR VAR  
CH1  
CH2  
·
CH 3 4  
50Mbps  
25 50  
RESET  
REW  
PAGE  
STOP  
FF  
PLAY PAUSE/STILL  
REC  
SET  
TAPE  
EE  
AUDIO OUT  
SEARCH  
CH1  
ST  
COUNTER  
CH2  
DOWN MENU UP  
MODE  
j
DATA  
i
AUDIO MON SELECT  
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Parts and Their Functions  
Front panel  
1 POWER switch  
: Level meter  
When this switch is pressed, the power is turned on  
and the counter display area lights; when it is  
pressed again, the power is turned off.  
This displays the levels of the audio signals.  
The level of the input audio signals is displayed  
during recording and E-E selection; the level of the  
output audio signals is displayed during playback.  
2 Cassette insertion slot  
; Cassette insertion and tape travel display lamp  
This lamp lights when a cassette has been inserted  
into the unit.  
Newsgathering cassettes and general-purpose  
cassettes are inserted into this slot.  
<Note>  
Do not insert DV cassettes, which are designed for  
general consumer applications.  
: When a tape has been inserted and the  
STANDBY ON status has been  
established  
: When a tape has been inserted and the  
STANDBY OFF (HALF LOADING) status  
has been established  
: While the tape is traveling, the segment  
display moves as the tape travels.  
: The “ ” symbol at the stopped side  
flashes when the fan has shut down.  
3 EJECT button  
When this button is pressed, the tape inside is  
unloaded and several seconds later it is  
automatically ejected.  
If the counter display area is set to the CTL display,  
the display will be reset.  
4 REC and REC INH lamps  
REC:  
This lamps lights during recording.  
< Counter display area  
REC INH: This lamp lights when the cassette is set  
to the accidental erasure prevention  
status. It also lights when the REC  
INHIBIT switch P is at the ON setting.  
The TC and CTL counts, the on-screen information  
and other messages are displayed in this area.  
If DC power is supplied to the unit, the whole  
display will flash as a warning when the voltage has  
dropped.  
In this status, recording is not possible.  
5 REMOTE lamp  
When the voltage drops to 10.6V or so, the power  
will automatically be turned off.  
This lamp lights when the REMOTE setting has  
been selected by the LOCAL/MENU/REMOTE  
switch =.  
= LOCAL/MENU/REMOTE switch  
This switch is set when menu settings are to be  
performed or when the unit is to be controlled from  
an external source.  
LOCAL: Set here when the unit is to be controlled  
using the controls on its operation panel.  
6 WIDE lamp  
This lamp lights when the WIDE mode has been  
selected.  
7 SCH lamp  
MENU:  
Set here when on-screen menu settings  
are to be performed.  
This lamp lights when the external sync signal  
subcarrier phase is within the specified range.  
REMOTE: Set here when the unit is to be controlled  
using an external remote controller  
(model AJ-A95P).  
8 SERVO lamp  
This lamp lights when the drum servo and capstan  
servo lock.  
9 Channel condition lamps  
One of these lamps lights in accordance with the  
error rate statuses. (Green  
Blue  
Red)  
Green: This lamp lights when both the error rates for  
the video and audio playback signals are at  
an acceptable level.  
Blue: This lamp lights when the error rate for  
either the video and audio playback signals  
has deteriorated. A normal playback picture  
will appear even when this lamp is lighted.  
Red: This lamp lights when either the video or  
audio playback signals are subject to  
correction or interpolation.  
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Parts and Their Functions  
> INPUT SELECT button and lamp  
This button is used to select the input signals.  
Each time it is pressed, ANALOG and SDI signals  
are selected alternately.  
C Headphones jack  
When a pair of stereo headphones are connected  
to this jack, the sound of the recording or playback  
can be monitored through the headphones.  
<Note>  
D Volume control  
It is not possible to select ANALOG for the video  
signals and SDI for the audio signals or vice versa:  
the same setting must be used for both sets of  
signals.  
ANALOG: This is selected when analog composite  
video signals and analog audio signals  
are input. When it is selected, the  
ANALOG lamp lights.  
This control is used to adjust the headphone  
volume.  
E Audio monitor selector switch  
This switch is used to select the audio monitor  
output and headphone output channels.  
CH1: The CH1 sound is output through both the left  
and right channels.  
ST: The sound selected by the settings of setup  
menu items No.708 and No.709 is output.  
CH2: The CH2 sound is output through both the left  
and right channels.  
The ANALOG lamp flashes when this  
setting is selected but no analog  
composite video signals are input.  
SDI input signals can be selected when  
the optional SDI input/output board has  
been installed. When it is selected, the  
SDI lamp lights. The SDI lamp flashes  
when this setting is selected but no SDI  
signals are input.  
SDI:  
F REW button  
This button is pressed to rewind the tape. The  
playback pictures can be monitored when the  
TAPE/EE switch M is set to TAPE.  
Pressing the REW button while in the search mode  
(search still, forward search, forward search still,  
reverse search still) causes operation to switch to  
reverse search, and reverse playback occurs at the  
speed selected using setting No. 100 on the setup  
menu. (See pages 15 and 30.)  
Pressing the REW button while in the slow mode  
(slow still, forward slow, forward slow still) causes  
operation to switch to reverse linear 0.3a playback.  
(See page 16.)  
?
Audio signal CH1 and CH2 recording level controls  
These controls are used to adjust the recording  
levels of the CH1 and CH2 audio signals.  
They use a pull to vary levelsystem which means  
that the levels can be adjusted after they have been  
pulled up. The default signal levels apply when  
they are pushed down.  
@
Audio signal CH1 and CH2 playback level controls  
These controls are used to adjust the playback  
levels of the CH1 and CH2 audio signals.  
They use a pull to vary levelsystem which means  
that the levels can be adjusted after they have been  
pulled up. The default signal levels apply when  
they are pushed down.  
Noise will appear during linear 0.3a playback: this  
is normal and not indicative of malfunctioning.  
G STOP button  
This button is pressed to stop the tape travel. The  
playback pictures can be monitored when the  
TAPE/EE switch M is set to TAPE.  
The tape drum continues to rotate even in the stop  
mode, and the tape remains in close contact with  
the drum.  
<Note>  
The cue audio signal level cannot be adjusted.  
A CH3 and CH4 lamp  
This lamp lights when TR3/4 is selected as the  
setup menu item No.711 setting in the 50 Mbps  
mode. It also lights in the E-E mode when the  
optional SDI input/output board has been installed,  
SDI input is selected, and CH3/4 is selected as the  
setup menu item No.712 setting. (During playback,  
the lamp is lighted by the No.712 setting.)  
(See page 37)  
When the stop mode continues beyond the  
prescribed period of time, the unit is automatically  
set to the STANDBY OFF (HALF LOADING) mode  
in order to protect the tape.  
The stop mode is established immediately after a  
cassette has been inserted into the unit.  
B 50 Mbps lamp  
This lamp lights when the 50 Mbps mode has been  
established.  
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Parts and Their Functions  
H FF button  
M TAPE/EE switch  
This button is pressed to fast forward the tape. The  
playback pictures can be monitored when the  
TAPE/EE switch M is set to TAPE.  
Pressing the FF button while in the search mode  
(search still, reverse search, reverse search still,  
forward search still) causes operation to switch to  
forward search, and fast forward playback occurs at  
the speed selected using setting No. 100 on the  
setup menu. (See pages 15 and 30.)  
Pressing the FF button while in the slow mode  
(slow still, reverse slow, reverse slow still) causes  
operation to switch to forward linear 0.3a playback.  
(See page 16.)  
This switch is used to select the signals to be  
output in the stop, fast forward or rewind mode.  
TAPE: The signals which are played back from the  
tape are output.  
EE:  
The input signals which were selected by the  
INPUT SELECT button are output.  
<Notes>  
When REC has been set for setup menu item  
O
No.105, the E-E mode will be established in the  
stop mode regardless of the position of the  
TAPE/EE switch. (See page 30)  
The picture and sound may break up when the  
O
position of the switch is changed.  
Noise will appear during linear 0.3a playback: this  
is normal and not indicative of malfunctioning.  
N COUNTER button  
This button is used to switch the counter display  
area. Each time it is pressed, the setting is  
I SEARCH button  
changed in the following sequence: CTL  
TC  
This button is pressed to switch to the search mode  
or the slow mode. (See pages 15 and 16.)  
UB CTL, etc.  
r
CTL: The tape timer (control signal) appears on the  
display.  
TC: The time code appears on the display.  
UB: The user bit appears on the display.  
J PLAY button  
This button is pressed to commence playback.  
Recording is commenced when it is pressed  
together with the REC button.  
r:  
The amount of tape remaining is displayed in  
1-minute increments.  
(Example)  
r102= 102 minutes of tape are remaining.  
K PAUSE/STILL button  
When this button is pressed during recording, the  
tape is temporarily stopped.  
Recording is resumed when it is pressed again.  
When this button is pressed during playback, the  
still picture mode is established. Playback is  
resumed when it is pressed again.  
O RESET button  
When this button is pressed in the CTL mode, the  
counter display is reset to 00:00:00:00.  
Pressing the PAUSE/STILL button during forward  
or reverse search operation causes the tape to  
pause (forward or reverse search still). Pressing the  
button a second time causes forward or reverse  
search operation to resume.  
Pressing the PAUSE/STILL button during forward  
or reverse slow operation causes the tape to pause  
(forward or reverse slow still). Pressing the button a  
second time causes forward or reverse slow  
operation to resume.  
P REC INHIBIT button  
This button is used to allow or inhibit recording onto  
the cassette tape.  
ON: Recording on the cassette tape is inhibited.  
The REC INHIBIT lamp on the display lights.  
OFF: Provided that the accidental erasure  
prevention mechanism on the cassette tape is  
set to the recording enable position, a  
recording can be made on the cassette tape.  
Linear 0.3a playback takes place during forward or  
reverse slow operation. Noise will appear during  
still and linear 0.3a playback: this is normal and not  
indicative of malfunctioning. (See page 16.)  
L REC button  
Recording is commenced when this button is  
pressed together with the PLAY button. When it is  
pressed in the stop or eject mode, the input video  
signals and audio signals can be monitored even  
when the TAPE/EE switch is set to TAPE.  
It is also possible to use the button to check the  
time code generators value. (REC CHECK mode)  
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  
Connector areas  
OFF  
75  
ON  
REMOTE  
REF VIDEO IN  
TC IN  
IN  
OUT  
TC OUT  
ENCODER  
REMOTE  
CH 1  
AUDIO  
IN  
CH 2  
DC OUT  
AC IN  
12V 250mA  
VIDEO  
VIDEO MON  
OUT  
FUSE 125V 2.5A  
AUDIO  
MON OUT  
L
R
SIGNAL  
GND  
DC IN  
CH 1  
AUDIO  
OUT  
CH 2  
1 AC IN socket  
This is the AC power inlet.  
The accessory power cord is connected here.  
3 DC OUT socket  
This is the DC 12V output connector.  
It is used to supply power to the external remote  
controller (model AJ-A95P).  
The DC power cable is packed with the model AJ-  
A95P controller.  
Use an AC 120V ( 10%) power supply to operate  
this unit.  
When the voltage has dropped to an extremely low  
level, the units power is automatically switched off.  
It will take several minutes for the unit to be reset  
even after the supply voltage is restored. In a case  
like this, set the POWER switch to OFF, wait  
several minutes, and start up the unit again. AC  
power takes precedence when both AC and DC  
power supplies have been connected.  
Pin No.  
Signal  
Ground  
2
1
3
4
1
2
3
4
+12 V  
4 Fuse holder  
2 DC IN socket  
This contains a 2.5A fuse.  
This is the input connector for the DC 12V power.  
Use the optional AC adaptor (model AJ-B75).  
When the voltage has dropped to around 10.6V, the  
units power is automatically switched off. It will  
take several minutes for the unit to be reset even  
after the supply voltage is restored. AC power  
takes precedence when both AC and DC power  
supplies have been connected.  
5 AUDIO MONITOR OUT (Lch/Rch) connectors  
These are the output connectors for the audio  
monitor signals. It is possible to select the channel  
through which the audio monitor signals are to be  
output using the audio monitor selector switch on  
the front panel and setup menu item No.708.  
(See page 36)  
Pin No.  
Signal  
4
1
2
3
4
Ground  
3
2
1
+12 V  
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Parts and Their Functions  
Connector area  
6 VIDEO MONITOR OUT connector  
This is the output connector for the video monitor  
signals. Superimposed video signals can be output  
to this connector.  
> ENCODER REMOTE connector  
An optional external encoder remote controller  
(model AU-ER65B) is connected to this connector  
when the video output signal settings are to be  
adjusted from an external source.  
<Note>  
Superimposing can be set to ON or OFF by setup  
menu item No.002. (See page 29)  
Set setup menu item No.00 to REMOTE.  
(See page 27)  
7 VIDEO IN and OUT connectors  
These are the input connector and output  
connectors for the analog composite video signals.  
Pin No.  
Signal  
1
9
1
2
8 AUDIO OUT (CH1/CH2) connectors  
These are the output connectors for the analog  
audio signals.  
Set Up  
C Level  
3
4
Ground  
5
+9 V  
9 AUDIO IN (CH1/CH2) connectors  
These are the input connectors for the analog audio  
signals.  
6
System H  
SYS. SC. Coarse (2)  
9 V  
15  
8
7
8
9
Hue  
: REF VIDEO IN connectors and 75 termination  
switch  
10  
11  
12  
13  
14  
15  
Video Level  
Ret Ground  
These are the input connectors for the reference  
video signals.  
Input black burst signals or composite video signals  
which comply with the RS-170A standard.  
Set the switch to ON for termination.  
SYS. SC. Fine  
SYS. SC. Coarse (1)  
; TC IN connector  
? Fan motor  
This motor drives the fan to cool down the unit.  
This is the connector for recording the external time  
codes on the tape.  
@ Grip  
< TC OUT connector  
Grips are provided on the side panels. However,  
when the unit is to be operated, lay it flat.  
During playback, the playback time code is output  
to this connector. During recording, the time code  
generated by the internal time code generator is  
output.  
A Slot for SDI card (option)  
This is the slot for the optional component serial  
interface board (SDI input/output board: model AJ-  
YA95P).  
= REMOTE CONTROL connector  
This unit can be operated from an external source  
by connecting an optional external remote controller  
(model AJ-A95P) to this connector.  
<Notes>  
Set the LOCAL/MENU/REMOTE switch to the  
O
REMOTE position.  
This complies with the RS-422A interface  
standard but the functions associated with editing  
do not work.  
O
Pin No.  
Signal  
Frame Ground  
Transmit A  
1
6
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
Receive B  
9
5
Receive Common  
Transmit Common  
Transmit B  
Receive A  
Frame Ground  
10  
 
Example of Connections  
4-pin DC power cable (packed with AJ-A95P)  
9-pin RS-422A cable (option)  
AJ-A95P  
AJ-D95DC  
OFF  
REF VIDEO IN  
ON  
REMOTE  
Monitor  
75  
TC IN  
IN  
OUT  
TC OUT  
ENCODER  
REMOTE  
CH 1  
AUDIO  
IN  
CH 2  
DC OUT  
AC IN  
12V 250mA  
VIDEO MONITOR output  
VIDEO MON  
OUT  
FUSE 125V 2.5A  
AC cable  
(packed with unit)  
AUDIO  
MON OUT  
L
R
SIGNAL  
GND  
DC IN  
CH 1  
AUDIO  
OUT  
CH 2  
AC 120V or AC adaptor  
VIDEO MONITOR output  
Speakers with  
built-in amplifier  
AJ-B75 (option)  
4-pin DC power cable (packed with AJ-B75)  
Video input signals and reference  
video input signals  
When signals are to be input simultaneously to the  
VIDEO IN connectors and REF VIDEO IN connectors,  
make sure that the respective signals are  
synchronized.  
In a case like this, a normal picture display can be  
restored by setting setup menu item No.600 to VF.  
(See page 35)  
If these signals are not synchronized, the E-E picture  
may dance, the advance of the time code display may  
slow down, the response to operations may slow  
down or some other phenomenon may occur  
(although the signals will be recorded normally).  
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Tapes  
<Notes>  
Types of tapes and their recording  
times  
DV tapes bearing either the “  
or “  
logo for  
regular consumer applications cannot be used. Do  
not insert them into the unit.  
M size cassettes  
50 Mbps mode  
Tapes with a recording/playback length of up to  
33 minutes:  
25 Mbps mode  
Tapes with a recording/playback length of up to  
66 minutes:  
O
Align the cassette with the center of the insertion slot,  
and push it in gently.  
Once inserted, the cassette tape is loaded  
automatically.  
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AJ-P12MP, AJ-P24MP, AJ-P33MP, AJ-P46MP,  
AJ-P66MP  
EJECT  
POWER  
C
ON  
B
OFF  
LOCAL REMOTE  
INPUT SELECT  
MENU  
ANALOG  
SDI  
OFF  
REC INHIBIT  
ON  
L size cassettes  
50 Mbps mode  
Tapes with a recording/playback length of up to  
92 minutes:  
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REC  
PB  
PULL  
FOR VAR  
CH1  
CH2  
25 Mbps mode  
Tapes with a recording/playback length of up to  
184 minutes:  
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CH 3 4  
AUDIO OUT  
50Mbps  
25 50  
RESET  
REW  
PAGE  
STOP  
FF  
PLAY PAUSE/STILL  
REC  
SET  
TAPE  
EE  
SEARCH  
MODE  
CH1  
ST  
COUNTOR  
CH2  
DOWN MENU UP  
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DATA  
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AUDIO MON SELECT  
AJ-P34LP, AJ-P66LP, AJ-P94LP, AJ-P126LP,  
AJ-5P92LP  
For AJ-5P92LP cassette tapes recorded using  
the DVCPRO (25 Mbps) mode, use a VTR  
supporting DVCPRO (25 Mbps) 184 minute  
tapes.  
M size  
cassette  
L size  
cassette  
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Operations  
Stop mode  
Turning on the power/inserting  
the cassette  
Before proceeding to operate the unit, check that it  
has been connected properly.  
The stop mode is established when the STOP  
button is pressed.  
The stop lamp lights, and the tape stops  
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This unit must be placed on a level surface before any  
attempt is made to operate it.  
traveling.  
In order to protect the tape, the tape protection  
mode is established after the time set in setup  
menu item No.400 STILL TIMERhas  
elapsed. (See page 32)  
When the STOP, REW, FF or PLAY button is  
pressed, the corresponding mode is  
established.  
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Turn on the power.  
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2
Insert the cassette tape.  
Insert the cassette tape at the designated  
position without forcing it in any way.  
<Precaution for setting STILL TIMER>  
At times when, for instance, the same part of the  
same tape is repeatedly used, the cumulative  
standby time in the same position will be increased.  
In order to protect the tape, make the standby time  
in the same position as short as possible.  
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Check that the STOP lamp has lighted.  
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When the tape is inserted, the cylinder starts  
rotating automatically, the tape is loaded, and the  
stop mode is established.  
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2
EJECT  
EJECT  
POWER  
POWER  
C
ON  
C
ON  
B
OFF  
B
OFF  
LOCAL REMOTE  
LOCAL REMOTE  
INPUT SELECT  
INPUT SELECT  
MENU  
MENU  
ANALOG  
SDI  
ANALOG  
SDI  
OFF  
ON  
OFF  
ON  
REC INHIBIT  
REC INHIBIT  
REC  
PB  
REC  
PB  
PULL  
FOR VAR  
PULL  
FOR VAR  
CH1  
CH2  
CH1  
CH2  
·
·
CH 3 4  
AUDIO OUT  
50Mbps  
25 50  
RESET  
CH 3 4  
AUDIO OUT  
50Mbps  
25 50  
RESET  
REW  
PAGE  
STOP  
FF  
PLAY PAUSE/STILL  
REC  
SET  
TAPE  
EE  
REW  
PAGE  
STOP  
FF  
PLAY PAUSE/STILL  
REC  
SET  
TAPE  
EE  
SEARCH  
SEARCH  
MODE  
CH1  
ST  
CH1  
ST  
COUNTER  
COUNTER  
CH2  
CH2  
DOWN MENU UP  
MODE  
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DATA  
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DOWN MENU UP  
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DATA  
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AUDIO MON SELECT  
AUDIO MON SELECT  
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3
<Note>  
The STOP button flashes when no reference video  
input signals are supplied if ON has been selected as  
the setup menu item No.104 setting. (See page 30)  
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Operations  
When PB has been selected as the setup menu  
item No.105 setting, it will take two to three  
seconds for recording to commence after the REC  
and PLAY buttons have been pressed. (See page  
30)  
Set this menu item to REC to start the recording  
faster. However, with REC set for this item, it takes  
longer for the image to appear during playback after  
the PLAY button is pressed.  
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Recording  
Use the setup menu item No.007 to select  
recording in either the 50 Mbps mode or 25  
Mbps mode.  
1
(See page 29)  
Set the accidental erasure prevention tab on  
the cassette to the recording enable”  
position, and insert the tape.  
2
Press the STOP button to set the unit to the  
stop mode.  
3
Pause/recording  
(with back-space assemble recording)  
1. Selecting the input video and audio signals  
4
1) Connect the signals that are to be  
Press the PAUSE/STILL button while the  
cassette tape is being played.  
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recorded.  
2) Select the video and audio input signals  
using the INPUT SELECT button on the  
front panel.  
Press the REC button to set the unit to the  
REC PAUSE mode.  
The monitor screen display now switches to the  
E-E picture.  
If the setup menu item No. 110 AUTO BACKis  
set to REC-Por ALL,the tape is rewound two  
to three seconds from the position at which the  
PAUSE/STILL button was pressed.  
(See page 31.)  
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2. Adjusting the audio levels  
Adjust the audio input signal levels.  
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The audio signals are recorded at the  
appropriate level when the audio recording  
level controls are in the pushed-in position.  
Press the PLAY button while holding down  
the REC button.  
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The REC and PLAY lamps light, and recording  
commences.  
Press the PAUSE/STILL button to start  
recording.  
The tape travels to the position where the  
3
If the setup menu item No. 110 AUTO BACK”  
is set to ALL,the tape is first rewound two to  
three seconds from the position at which the  
REC and PLAY buttons were pressed,  
advanced, and then recording starts from the  
point at which the REC and PLAY buttons  
were pressed. This ensures that there are no  
gaps between recorded sections.  
PAUSE/STILL button was pressed in step , and  
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recording commences.  
<Notes>  
The E-E picture now appears on the screen.  
Recording with back-space assemble  
recording from the 50 Mbps mode to the 25  
Mbps mode and vice versa is not possible.  
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(See page 31.)  
Press the PAUSE/STILL button to pause  
recording.  
If the setup menu item No. 110 AUTO BACKis  
set to REC-Por ALL,the tape is rewound two  
to three seconds from the position at which the  
PAUSE/STILL button was pressed and then  
pauses.  
To stop recording, press the STOP button.  
Recording now stops and the unit is set to the  
stop mode.  
4
5
6
<Notes>  
It is not possible to select ANALOG for the video  
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input signals and SDI for the audio input signals or  
vice versathe same setting must be used for  
both sets of signals.  
The input signals cannot be recorded properly if a  
recording inhibit signal is recorded with them.  
Check that the SERVO lamp remains lighted during  
recording. The pictures played back will be  
disturbed if the lamp is flashing or off.  
Repeat steps and above to add recorded  
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3
4
sections with no gaps in between.  
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Operations  
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
Play or stop  
Fast forward  
Rewind  
Fast forward or rewind  
Play or stop  
Press the PLAY button.  
Regular playback now commences.  
2
Forward search  
(fast forward playback)  
To end playback, press the STOP button.  
The unit is now set to the stop mode.  
3
Play or stop  
Reverse search  
(reverse playback)  
<Notes>  
Check that the SERVO lamp remains lighted during  
playback. The playback pictures will be disturbed if  
the lamp is flashing or off.  
Select the 50 Mbps mode or 25 Mbps mode—  
whichever corresponds to the recording mode of  
the tapefor the setup menu item No.007 setting.  
The recording mode can be identified and the  
playback mode can be switched automatically by  
selecting AUTO as the setup menu item No.008  
setting. (See page 29)  
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Play or stop  
Forward search  
(fast forward playback)  
Search still  
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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  
However, in this case, it may take some moments  
for the mode to be identified.  
The pictures may be disturbed when playback  
starts.  
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Reverse search  
(reverse playback)  
Forward search  
(fast forward playback)  
PAUSE/STILL  
Reverse search still  
PAUSE/STILL,  
SEARCH or FF  
Forward search  
(fast forward playback)  
Forward search  
still  
Cue/review  
Reverse search  
(reverse playback)  
REW  
Pressing the FF button or REW button while in the  
search mode (search still, forward search, reverse  
search, forward search still, reverse search still)  
causes fast forward or reverse playback to occur at  
the speed selected using setting No. 100 on the setup  
menu. (See page 30.)  
Also, pressing the SEARCH button while in the fast  
forward or reverse rewind causes the speed to be  
reduced to the speed selected using setting No. 100  
on the setup menu and fast forward or reverse  
playback to occur.  
PAUSE/STILL,  
SEARCH or REW  
Reverse search  
(reverse playback)  
Reverse search  
still  
Forward search  
(fast forward playback)  
FF  
PLAY  
STOP  
Play  
Stop  
All modes  
Still-picture playback  
Pressing the PAUSE/STILL button during fast forward  
or reverse playback causes the tape to pause.  
Pressing the button a second time causes fast forward  
or reverse playback to resume.  
Press the PAUSE/STILL button during playback.  
To restore regular playback, press the PAUSE/STILL  
button again.  
<Notes>  
No sound can be heard during still-picture  
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playback.  
Noise may appear on the still picture.  
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Operations  
Variable speed playback  
(When AJ-A95P is connected)  
a
Linear 0.3 speed playback  
Pressing the SEARCH button when in play pause  
status causes the mode to switch to slow still.  
In this status, pressing the FF button or REW button  
causes operation to switch to linear 0.3a playback.  
Pressing the PAUSE/STILL button during linear 0.3a  
playback causes the tape to pause.  
When the optional AJ-A95P remote controller is  
connected to the REMOTE connector, variable speed  
playback is enabled by operating the search dial on  
the AJ-A95P.  
<Notes>  
Pressing the PAUSE/STILL button a second time  
causes linear 0.3a playback to resume.  
Noise appears on the screen during playback at  
any tape speed except the normal tape speed (1a).  
During variable speed playback, the sound  
recorded on the analog cue track is played back.  
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<Note>  
Noise appears during linear 0.3a speed playback.  
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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  
STOP  
All modes  
All modes  
Stop  
Fast forward  
Rewind  
STOP  
STOP  
FF  
REW  
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Operations  
Audio channels  
The DVCPRO (25 Mbps) format has 2 audio channels  
whereas the DVCPRO 50 (50 Mbps) format has 4  
audio channels.  
The settings for setup menu items No.711 and 712  
are used to select recording or playback in the 50  
Mbps or 25 Mbps mode. (See page 37)  
However, this unit uses only two of the channels  
provided with the DVCPRO 50 (50 Mbps) format.  
50 Mbps mode  
25 Mbps mode  
<During recording>  
<During recording>  
$ Analog signal input  
$ Analog signal input  
Recording  
Recording  
Audio recording  
track on tape  
Audio recording  
track on tape  
Input channel  
Input channel  
CH1  
CH2  
CH1  
CH1  
CH2  
CH1  
CH2  
CH2  
CH3  
$ Serial digital multiplex signal input (SDI: option)  
(Setup menu item No.712 setting: CH1/CH2)  
CH4  
Recording  
Audio recording  
track on tape  
Input channel  
$ Serial digital multiplex signal input (SDI: option)  
(Setup menu item No.712 setting: CH1/CH2)  
CH1  
CH2  
CH3  
CH4  
CH1  
Recording  
Audio recording  
track on tape  
Input channel  
CH2  
CH1  
CH2  
CH1  
CH2  
No sound recorded.  
No sound recorded.  
CH3  
(Setup menu item No.712 setting: CH3/CH4)  
CH4  
Recording  
Audio recording  
track on tape  
Input channel  
CH3  
CH4  
No sound recorded.  
No sound recorded.  
CH1  
CH2  
CH3  
CH4  
No sound recorded.  
No sound recorded.  
CH1  
(Setup menu item No.712 setting: CH3/CH4)  
Recording  
Audio recording  
track on tape  
Input channel  
CH2  
CH1  
CH2  
CH3  
CH4  
No sound recorded.  
No sound recorded.  
CH1  
CH2  
CH3  
CH4  
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Operations  
50 Mbps mode  
25 Mbps mode  
<During playback>  
<During playback>  
$ Analog signal output  
$ Analog signal output  
(Setup menu item No.711 setting: TR1/TR2)  
Playback  
Audio recording  
track on tape  
Output channel  
Playback  
Audio recording  
track on tape  
Output channel  
CH1  
CH2  
CH1  
CH2  
CH1  
CH1  
CH2  
CH2  
No sound  
played back.  
$ Serial digital multiplex signal output (SDI: option)  
CH3  
No sound  
played back.  
Playback  
Audio recording  
track on tape  
CH4  
Output channel  
(Setup menu item No.711 setting: TR3/TR4)  
CH1  
CH2  
CH1  
CH2  
CH3  
CH4  
Playback  
Audio recording  
track on tape  
Output channel  
No sound  
played back.  
CH1  
CH2  
CH3  
CH4  
No sound  
played back.  
CH1  
CH2  
$ Serial digital multiplex signal output (SDI: option)  
(Setup menu item No.711 setting: TR1/TR2)  
Playback  
Audio recording  
track on tape  
Output channel  
CH1  
CH2  
CH1  
CH2  
CH3  
CH4  
No sound  
played back.  
CH3  
CH4  
No sound  
played back.  
(Setup menu item No.711 setting: TR3/TR4)  
Playback  
Audio recording  
track on tape  
Output channel  
No sound  
played back.  
CH1  
CH2  
CH3  
CH4  
No sound  
played back.  
CH1  
CH2  
CH3  
CH4  
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Time Codes/User’s Bit  
Time codes  
Setting the time code  
Time codes are used to indicate the absolute position  
of the tape in hour, minute, second and frame  
increments: the time code signals generated by the  
time code generator (time code signal generator) are  
recorded on the tape and read by the time code  
reader (time code signal reader).  
Set the VTR to the menu mode.  
(Set the LOCAL/MENU/REMOTE switch to the  
MENU position.)  
1
Select setup menu item No.505 TC PRESET.”  
(See page 33)  
2
Time codes are written into the sub-code area (data  
area) on the helical track.  
This enables the VTRs playback to be read out from  
the stop mode through slow-motion playback to high-  
speed playback.  
The time code value appears on the display or is  
superimposed onto the screen.  
The first digit flashes when the DATA+ button  
(PAUSE/STILL button) or DATAbutton  
(PLAY button) is pressed.  
3
The digit whose value is to be changed is  
4
TCR 00 :  
07 :  
04 :  
24  
moved and flashes when the MENU-UP button  
(FF button) or MENU-DOWN button (STOP  
button) is pressed.  
Hours Minutes Seconds Frames  
Change the value using the DATA+ button  
(PAUSE/STILL button) or DATAbutton  
(PLAY button).  
5
Users bit  
Among the time code signals, the users bit refers to  
the 32-bit (8-digit) information frame that is released to  
the user. It can be used to record the operator  
number or any other information.  
Upon completion of the settings, press the  
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SET button (REC button).  
Operation now returns to the regular menu  
screen.  
The alphanumerics which can be used for the users  
bit are numbers 0 through 9 and letters A, B, C, D, E  
and F.  
Set the LOCAL/MENU/REMOTE switch to the  
LOCAL or REMOTE position.  
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<Notes>  
The current time code value is displayed as the  
default.  
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The display is reset to 00:00:00:00 if the RESET  
button is pressed when TC PRESET is set.  
The time code cannot be used unless setup menu  
item No.504 TC MODEis set to P-RECor P-  
FREE.(See page 33)  
When the MODE button (SEARCH button) is  
pressed without the SET button having been  
pressed upon completion of the settings, the time  
code setting is canceled, and operation returns to  
the regular menu screen.  
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Time Codes/User’s Bit  
Setting the users bit  
Time code/users bit playback  
Set the VTR to the menu mode.  
(Set the LOCAL/MENU/REMOTE switch to the  
MENU position.)  
Set the VTR to the stop mode.  
1
1
Set to TC or UB using the COUNTER button.  
2
Select setup menu item No.506 UB  
PRESET.(See page 33)  
TC: The time code appears on the display.  
2
UB: The users bit appears on the display.  
If the time code cannot be read, it is  
interpolated using the CTL signal.  
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Now follow the same procedure as for setting  
the time code.  
Press the PLAY button.  
Playback is now commenced, and the time code  
appears on the display.  
3
When ONhas been selected as the setup menu  
item No.002 setting, the time code will be  
superimposed onto the video signals from the  
MONITOR OUT connector. (See page 29)  
<Notes>  
The colon between the seconds and frames  
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changes to a period when a drop frame time code  
has been read.  
When the time code signal is missing, it is  
automatically interpolated by the CTL signal.  
The following appears on the display.  
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00 : 07 : 04 : 24  
The colon between the seconds and frames  
changes to a period when a drop frame is read.  
An asterisk ( ) appears when the time code  
signal is missing.  
(For superimposing only)  
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Superimposed Screens  
When the units MONITOR OUT connectors have  
been connected to a TV monitor, the control signals,  
time codes, etc. can be displayed as abbreviations on  
the TV monitor screen.  
This display can be set to ON or OFF by setting setup  
menu item No.002. (See page 29)  
Display position  
The position of the superimposed display characters  
can be changed by setting setup menu items No.004  
CHARA H-POSand No.005 CHARA V-POS.”  
(See page 29)  
TV monitor  
No display  
TCR  
:
:
:
: Normally, no display.  
P : Flashes when the DC  
supply voltage has  
dropped.  
TCR  
:
:
:
TCR  
:
:
:
S : Flashes in FAN STOP”  
status.  
TV monitor  
TV monitor  
L : Flashes in LOW RF”  
status.  
N : Flashes in NO RF”  
status.  
<Notes>  
When the PAGE button and DATA+ button or DATA–  
button are pressed, the counter display appears  
temporarily on the TV monitor while these buttons are  
held down to enable the setting to be checked.  
Abbreviations  
CTL  
TCR  
UBR  
(control signal)  
(playback value of time code)  
(playback value of users bit)  
Even while the PAGE button is pressed, the settings  
can be performed using the DATA+ button or DATA–  
button while the actual status is checked.  
REMAIN (remaining tape)  
Display characters  
The background of the superimposed display  
characters can be changed by setting setup menu  
item No.006 CHARA TYPE.(See page 29)  
TCR  
:
:
:
TCR  
:
:
:
TV monitor  
TV monitor  
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Superimposed Screens  
Operation modes  
<Notes>  
When the beginning or end of the tape has been  
The details to be displayed on the screen can be  
selected by setting setup menu item No.003  
DISPLAY SEL.(See page 29)  
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detected in the VTR operation mode, BOT  
(beginning of tape)or EOT (end of tape)is  
displayed at the beginning of the line.  
Examples of what is displayed:  
EOT STOP  
TIME: Counter value  
T&STA: Counter value, VTR operation mode  
T&R:  
Counter value, amount of remaining tape  
(stop mode at end of tape)  
T&S&R: Counter value, VTR operation mode,  
BOT STANDBY OFF  
amount of remaining tape  
(standby mode at beginning of tape)  
In the T&S&R mode, one of the following error  
displays appears on the third line (line with the  
amount of remaining tape).  
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TIME mode  
[FAN STOP]:  
This appears when the cooling fan has stopped.  
When this happens, E-10and the counter value  
appear alternately on the front panels counter  
display area.  
Counter value  
TCR  
:
:
:
[NO RF]:  
TV monitor  
This appears when a blank section has been  
detected on the tape.  
E-09appears on the front panels counter  
display area.  
T&STA mode  
[SERVO NOT LOCKED]:  
This appears when the servo is not locked.  
E-00appears on the front panels counter  
display area.  
Counter value  
TCR  
STOP  
:
:
:
[LOW RF]:  
VTR operation mode  
This appears when there is no head output.  
E-01appears on the front panels counter  
display area.  
TV monitor  
T&R mode  
[HIGH ERROR RATE]:  
This appears when the error rate has  
deteriorated (when the channel condition  
appears in red).  
E-02appears on the front panels counter  
display area.  
Counter value  
TCR  
:
:
:
REMAIN  
MIN  
Amount of remaining tape  
TV monitor  
T&S&R mode  
Counter value  
TCR  
STOP  
REMAIN  
:
:
:
VTR operation mode  
Amount of remaining tape  
MIN  
TV monitor  
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Setup (Initial Settings)  
The units main settings can be performed and  
checked using the on-screen menus which are  
displayed on the video monitor connected to the unit.  
It is also possible to perform and check the settings  
using the item numbers and setting numbers which  
appear on the front panels display area.  
A user setting memory is provided. The desired  
settings can be stored in this memory in advance for  
use during operation.  
Press the MENU-UP button or MENU-DOWN  
button to move the cursor ( ) to the menu  
item whose setting is to be changed.  
The page can be scrolled up or down by pressing  
the MENU-UP button or MENU-DOWN button  
while holding down the PAGE button.  
<Note>  
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Pressing the MODE button while setup menu  
item No. 622 (SET UP 25) or setup menu item  
No. 623 (SET UP 50) is selected displays a  
submenu.  
While in this status, steps  
performed.  
,
and  
can be  
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Setting method using on-screen  
menus  
To return to the item menu, press the MODE  
button while holding down the PAGE button.  
Set the LOCAL/MENU/REMOTE switch to the  
MENU position.  
The unit is now set to the menu setting mode,  
and the menu screen appears on the video  
monitor.  
1
Press the DATA+ button or DATAbutton to  
change the setting.  
5
6
Press the SET button to enter the setting.  
SETUP MENU  
MAIN  
NO.00  
To change more than one menu item, repeat  
steps 4, 5 and 6 for each item.  
00 SYSTEM  
000 BASIC  
<Note>  
The setting can be canceled by pressing the  
MODE button.  
100 OPERATION  
200 INTERFACE  
400 TAPE PROTECT  
500 TIME CODE  
600 VIDEO  
When other items are to be changed without the  
setting having been entered, press the MODE  
button and then proceed with steps 4, 5 and 6.  
Set the LOCAL/MENU/REMOTE switch to the  
LOCAL or REMOTE position.  
This completes the menu settings.  
700 AUDIO  
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In the menu setting mode, the REW, STOP, FF,  
SEARCH, PLAY, PAUSE/STILL and REC  
function buttons serve as the PAGE, MENU  
DOWN, MENU UP, MODE, DATA, DATA+ and  
SET buttons.  
How to return to the factory  
settings  
Press the MENU-UP button or MENU-DOWN  
button to move the cursor ( ) to the menu  
whose settings are to be changed.  
2
3
Set the LOCAL/MENU/REMOTE switch to the  
1
MENU position.  
The unit is now set to the menu setting mode,  
and the menu screen appears on the video  
monitor.  
Press the MODE button to set each item in  
turn.  
To return to the menu screen, press the MODE  
button while holding down the PAGE button.  
Press the RESET button.  
2
The unit is set to the default setting mode, and  
the default setting screen appears on the video  
monitor.  
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Setup (Initial Settings)  
SELECT  
MODE  
0 ESCAPE  
1 LOAD  
2 SAVE  
3 PROTECT  
Press the RESET button.  
3
4
5
The unit is set to the default setting mode, and  
the default setting screen appears on the video  
monitor.  
SELECT  
MODE  
0 ESCAPE  
1 LOAD  
2 SAVE  
Press the MENU-UP button or MENU-DOWN  
button to move the cursor to the LOAD  
position, and press the SET button.  
The unit is set to the LOAD mode, and the load  
screen appears on the video monitor.  
3
3 PROTECT  
Press the MENU-UP button or MENU-DOWN  
button to move the cursor to the SAVE  
position, and press the SET button.  
The unit is set to the SAVE mode, and the save  
screen appears on the video monitor.  
SETUP MENU  
NO  
<LOAD>  
FACTORY (ALL)  
FACTORY (NOT SYSTEM)  
USER (ALL)  
USER (NOT SYSTEM)  
SETUP MENU  
NO  
<SAVE>  
USER (ALL)  
USER (NOT SYSTEM)  
Press the MENU-UP button or MENU-DOWN  
button to move the cursor to FACTORY (ALL),  
and press the SET button.  
4
5
If this operation is performed with the cursor  
moved to FACTORY (NOT SYSTEM) instead,  
all the factory settings except for the SYSTEM  
menu settings will be restored.  
If this operation is performed with the cursor  
moved to NO, the factory settings are not  
restored, and operation is returned to the  
menu screen.  
O
Press the MENU-UP button or MENU-DOWN  
button to move the cursor to USER (ALL), and  
press the SET button.  
If this operation is performed with the cursor  
moved to USER (NOT SYSTEM) instead, all  
the settings except for the SYSTEM menu  
settings will be updated.  
O
O
If this operation is performed with the cursor  
moved to NO, the settings are not updated,  
and operation is returned to the menu screen.  
O
Set the LOCAL/MENU/REMOTE switch to the  
LOCAL or REMOTE position.  
This completes the menu settings.  
The screen for checking the SAVE operation  
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 saved in the memory.  
6
7
How to set the user defaults  
SAVE OK?  
NO  
Set the LOCAL/MENU/REMOTE switch to the  
MENU position.  
The unit is now set to the menu setting mode,  
and the menu screen appears on the video  
monitor.  
1
YES  
Set the LOCAL/MENU/REMOTE switch to the  
LOCAL or REMOTE position.  
This completes the menu settings.  
Perform steps  
through  
of Setting  
2
2
6
method using on-screen menus,and change  
the items to the desired settings.  
(See page 23)  
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Setup (Initial Settings)  
How to load the user defaults  
How to protect the menus  
Opening the setup menu can be prevented even when  
the LOCAL/MENU/REMOTE switch on the front panel  
is set to the MENU position by setting the unit to the  
menu protect mode.  
Set the LOCAL/MENU/REMOTE switch to the  
MENU position.  
The unit is now set to the menu setting mode,  
and the menu screen appears on the video  
monitor.  
1
Set the LOCAL/MENU/REMOTE switch to the  
MENU position.  
The unit is now set to the menu setting mode,  
and the menu screen appears on the video  
monitor.  
1
Press the RESET button.  
2
The unit is set to the default setting mode, and  
the default setting screen appears on the video  
monitor.  
SELECT  
MODE  
0 ESCAPE  
1 LOAD  
Press the RESET button.  
2
The unit is set to the default setting mode, and  
the default setting screen appears on the video  
monitor.  
2 SAVE  
3 PROTECT  
SELECT  
MODE  
0 ESCAPE  
1 LOAD  
2 SAVE  
Press the MENU-UP button or MENU-DOWN  
button to move the cursor to the LOAD  
position, and press the SET button.  
3
3 PROTECT  
The unit is set to the LOAD mode, and the load  
screen appears on the video monitor.  
Press the MENU-UP button or MENU-DOWN  
button to move the cursor to the PROTECT  
position, and press the SET button.  
The unit is set to the menu protect setting mode,  
and a screen for checking whether to protect the  
menus appears on the video monitor.  
3
4
SETUP MENU  
NO  
<LOAD>  
FACTORY (ALL)  
FACTORY (NOT SYSTEM)  
USER (ALL)  
USER (NOT SYSTEM)  
MENU PROTECT OK?  
NO  
YES  
Press the MENU-UP button or MENU-DOWN  
button to move the cursor to USER (ALL), and  
press the SET button.  
4
5
Press the MENU-UP button or MENU-DOWN  
button to move the cursor to the YES  
position, and press the SET button.  
If this operation is performed with the cursor  
moved to USER (NOT SYSTEM) instead,  
operation will be performed on the basis of all  
the user settings saved in the memory except  
for the SYSTEM menu settings.  
O
The menu screen is now displayed.  
If this operation is performed with the cursor  
moved to NO, no change is made to the user  
settings saved in the memory, and operation is  
returned to the menu screen.  
O
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.  
The unit is set to the menu protect mode.  
When the LOCAL/MENU/REMOTE switch is set  
to the MENU position, the menu setting mode is  
not established, and MENU PROTECTED”  
appears on the video monitor screen.  
5
This unit has a function for displaying hour meters,  
software version and the decks serial number on the  
video monitor.  
Set the LOCAL/MENU/REMOTE switch to the  
MENU position while holding down the EJECT  
button.  
1
<Note>  
If the LOCAL/MENU/REMOTE switch is set to  
the MENU position while holding down the  
COUNTER button on the front panel, the menu  
setting mode will be established and the regular  
menu settings can be performed even in the  
menu protect mode.  
The unit is set to the diagnosis display mode, and  
HOURS METERappears on the video monitor.  
DIAGMENU  
HOURS METER  
Ser  
Perform steps 2 through 7 of Setting method  
H00 OPERATION  
H01 DRUM RUN  
H02 TAPE RUN  
H03 THREADING  
H11 DRUM RUN r  
H12 TAPE RUN r  
00000H  
00000H  
00000H  
00000T  
00000H  
00000H  
using on-screen menus.(See page 23)  
H13 THREADING r 00000T  
Any item with rcan be reset when servicing is  
performed.  
How to release the menu  
protection  
While the hour meters are displayed, press  
the MENU-UP button or MENU-DOWN button  
while holding down the PAGE button.  
The decks serial number and software version  
are displayed on the video monitor.  
2
3
Set the LOCAL/MENU/REMOTE switch to the  
MENU position while holding down the  
COUNTER button on the front panel.  
The unit is set to the menu setting mode, and the  
menu screen appears on the video monitor.  
1
DIAGMENU VERSION  
<NTSC>  
FRONT  
IF  
AV-SYSCON 1.  
DV  
CYLINDER  
REEL  
1.  
1.  
-
-
-
-
-
-
Perform steps and of How to protect the  
2
3
2
3
- .  
- .  
- .  
- .  
- .  
menus.and a screen for checking whether to  
protect the menus appears on the video  
monitor.  
1.  
1.  
1.  
MENU PROTECT OK?  
NO  
YES  
When the MENU-UP button or MENU-DOWN  
button is pressed again while holding down the  
PAGE button, operation returns to the hour meter  
display.  
Press the MENU-UP button or MENU-DOWN  
button to move the cursor to the NO position,  
and press the SET button.  
Set the LOCAL/MENU/REMOTE switch to the  
LOCAL or REMOTE position.  
Operation now returns to the normal mode.  
The menu protection is now released.  
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Setup Menus  
SYSTEM menu  
Item  
Setting  
Description of setting  
Superimposed  
Superimposed  
display  
No.  
No.  
display  
00 ENCODER SEL  
01 VIDEO LEVEL  
02 SET UP  
For setting whether the encoder adjustments (for the analog video output  
signals) are to be performed by the external encoder remote controller or  
the unit.  
0000  
0001  
REMOTE 0: Adjustments are performed by the external encoder remote controller.  
LOCAL 1: Adjustments are performed by the unit.  
0000  
128 For setting the video level as part of the encoder adjustments performed by  
the unit.  
0128  
0 Maximum variation range: 3 dB  
0255  
0000  
127  
128 For setting the setup amount as part of the encoder adjustments performed  
by the unit.  
0128  
0 Maximum variation range: 10 IRE  
0255  
0000  
127  
03 HUE  
128 For setting the hue as part of the encoder adjustments performed by the  
unit.  
0128  
0 Maximum variation range: 25 degrees  
0255  
0000  
127  
04 CHROMA LEVEL  
05 SYSTEM H  
128 For setting the chroma level as part of the encoder adjustments performed  
by the unit.  
0128  
0 Maximum variation range: 3 dB  
0255  
0000  
127  
128 For setting the horizontal phase as part of the encoder adjustments  
performed by the unit.  
Maximum variation range: 8 µs  
0255  
127  
06 SC COARSE  
07 SC FINE  
0000  
0001  
0002  
0003  
0 For coarsely adjusting SC COARSE as part of the encoder adjustments  
90 performed by the unit.  
180 Variation range: 4 positions of 90 degrees each  
270  
0000  
128 For finely adjusting SC PHASE as part of the encoder adjustments  
performed by the unit.  
Maximum variation range: 45 degrees  
Together with the SC COARSE adjustment, 360 degrees are covered.  
127  
0255  
08 SCH COARSE  
0000  
0001  
0002  
0003  
0 For coarsely adjusting SCH.  
90 Variation range: 4 positions of 90 degrees each  
180  
270  
The underlining indicates the factory setting.  
<Notes>  
Item No. 01, 02, 03 and 04 are initialized only when ALLis selected for the initialization operation.  
O
O
The (  
) setting items are not initialized by the regular menu resetting operation.  
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Setup Menus  
SYSTEM menu  
Item  
Setting  
Description of setting  
Superimposed  
Superimposed  
display  
No.  
No.  
display  
09 SCH FINE  
10 AV PHASE  
20 P.ON LOAD  
0000  
128 For finely adjusting SCH.  
Maximum variation range: 45 degrees  
Together with the SCH COARSE adjustment, 360 degrees are covered.  
0255  
0000  
127  
128 For adjusting the phase of the audio output to the video output.  
Variation range: Increments of 20.8 µs  
0255  
127  
This selects whether or not to load the setup menu user default values  
when the power is turned on.  
OFF 0: Not loaded  
ON 1: Loaded  
0000  
0001  
The underlining indicates the factory setting.  
<Note>  
The (  
) setting items are not initialized by the regular menu resetting operation.  
O
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Setup Menus  
BASIC menu  
Item  
Setting  
Description of setting  
Superimposed  
Superimposed  
display  
No.  
No.  
display  
000 LOCAL ENA  
For setting the switches which can be operated on the front panel when the  
REMOTE/LOCAL switch has been set to REMOTE.  
0000  
0001  
0002  
DIS 0: None of the switches can be operated.  
ST&EJ 1: Only the STOP and EJECT switches can be operated.  
ENA 2: All operations are possible except for the COUNTER button and RESET  
button.  
001 TAPE TIMER  
002 SUPER  
For setting the CTL counter to the 12-hour or 24-hour display system.  
12h 0: 12-hour display system  
24h 1: 24-hour display system  
0000  
0001  
For setting whether to display the time code, etc. onto the video monitor  
output by superimposing it.  
0000  
0001  
OFF 0: Superimposed data is not displayed.  
ON 1: Superimposed data is displayed.  
003 DISPLAY SEL  
For setting what is to be displayed by superimposing onto the video monitor  
output.  
0000  
0001  
0002  
0003  
TIME 0: Only the time is displayed.  
T&STA 1: The time and operation status are displayed.  
T&R 2: The time and amount of remaining tape are displayed.  
T&S&R 3: The time, operation status and amount of remaining tape are displayed.  
004 CHARA H-POS  
005 CHARA V-POS  
0000  
0 For setting the character position in the horizontal direction for the  
superimposed display.  
4
0004  
0008  
0000  
8
0 For setting the character position in the vertical direction for the  
superimposed display.  
A setting from 0 to 18 is valid in the T&S&R mode (3-line display).  
22 A setting from 0 to 20 is valid in the T&STA mode or T&R mode (2-line  
display).  
0022  
006 CHARA TYPE  
007 SYS FORMAT  
008 PB FORMAT  
For setting the type of superimposed display and menu display.  
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 units recording and playback format.  
50M 0: 50 Mbps mode  
25M 1: 25 Mbps mode  
0000  
0001  
For setting the format during tape playback.  
MANUAL 0: Setting is based on the setting selected for menu item No.007 (SYS  
FORMAT).  
0000  
0001  
AUTO 1: Setting is based on the format recorded on the tape.  
The underlining indicates the factory setting.  
<Notes>  
If the PAGE button and DATA+ button or DATAbutton are pressed when the CHARA H-POS or  
CHARA V-POS item has been set, the counter display appears temporarily while this button is held  
down to enable the setting to be checked.  
O
Even while the PAGE button is pressed, the settings can be performed using the DATA+ button or  
DATAbutton while the actual status is checked.  
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Setup Menus  
OPERATION menu  
Item  
Setting  
Description of setting  
Superimposed  
Superimposed  
display  
No.  
No.  
display  
100 SEARCH SPEED  
101 SHTL MAX  
For setting the speed at which the tape is to be decelerated when the  
search switch on the front panel has been pressed.  
0: 4.1a normal tape speed  
X4.1  
0000  
0001  
1: 8.4a normal tape speed  
X8.4  
For setting the maximum speed in the shuttle mode when the external  
controller connected to the 9-pin remote connector is used.  
0: 8.4a normal tape speed  
1: 16a normal tape speed  
2: 32a normal tape speed  
0000  
0001  
0002  
X8.4  
X16  
X32  
102 FF. REW MAX  
For setting the maximum fast forward and rewind speed.  
0: 16a normal tape speed  
1: 32a normal tape speed  
0000  
0001  
0002  
X16  
X32  
X60  
2: 60a normal tape speed  
<Note>  
When the 50M mode has been selected as the menu item No.007 (SYS  
FORMAT) setting, the tape will run at 32a the normal tape speed even if  
60a has been selected.  
103 AUDIO MUTE  
For setting the status until the audio signals are output when the unit has  
been transferred from the stop mode or search mode to play mode. (This  
item functions only with PCM audio signals.)  
0000  
0001  
OFF 0: It takes a shorter time until the audio signals are output.  
ON 1: The audio signals are stabilized before they are output.  
104 REF ALARM  
105 STOP MODE  
For setting whether a warning is to be displayed when the reference video  
signal has not been connected.  
OFF 0: No warning is displayed.  
0000  
0001  
ON 1: A warning is displayed (the stop button flashes when there is a warning).  
For setting the mode of the digital circuit in the stop mode.  
REC 0: The digital circuit is set to the REC system. It takes a shorter time for  
operation to transfer to the REC mode.  
0000  
In this case, the E-E mode is established regardless of the position of the  
TAPE/EE switch.  
0001  
PB 1: The digital circuit is set to the PB system. It takes a shorter time for  
operation to transfer to the playback mode.  
106 HUMID OPE  
For setting whether to ignore condensation when it has formed and  
continue with operation.  
0000  
0001  
OFF 0: Unit does not continue to operate when condensation has formed.  
ON 1: Unit continues to operate when condensation has formed in which case it  
cannot be guaranteed that the unit will operate normally.  
<Note>  
Due to the possibility that the tape may be damaged, this item should  
normally be set to 0 (no operation).  
107 WIDE MODE  
108 AUTO REW  
For setting whether to perform recording in the wide mode.  
WIDE 0: Recording is performed in the wide mode.  
NORMAL 1: Recording is performed in the 4:3 normal mode.  
0000  
0001  
For setting whether to automatically rewind the tape to the beginning when  
the tape end has been detected by a recording, playback or search  
operation.  
0000  
0001  
OFF 0: The tape is not rewound.  
ON 1: The tape is rewound to its beginning.  
The underlining indicates the factory setting.  
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Setup Menus  
OPERATION menu  
Item  
Setting  
Description of setting  
Superimposed  
Superimposed  
display  
No.  
No.  
display  
109 MEMORY STOP  
For setting whether to stop the tape when the CTL counter reading  
becomes zero during fast forwarding or rewinding. (This item functions only  
in the CTL mode.)  
0000  
0001  
OFF 0: The tape is not stopped.  
ON 1: The tape is stopped.  
110 AUTO BACK  
For setting the operating method in the no-gap mode.  
(Specifies whether or not to use the AUTO BACK function, which rewinds  
the tape for a few seconds to eliminate gaps and distortion between  
segments.)  
0000  
0001  
OFF 0: No AUTO BACK function.  
REC-P 1: Auto back is performed when switching to the REC PAUSE mode, after  
which the unit remains in REC PAUSE status. (When PAUSE is  
cancelled, the tape is advanced and then recording starts.)  
ALL 2: In addition to the functions of setting 0001 REC-P,AUTO BACK is  
performed when switching to the REC PLAY mode, immediately after  
which the tape is advanced and recording starts.  
0002  
111 AFTER CUE-UP  
112 CAP LOCK  
For setting the status after cue-up.  
STOP 0: For stopping the tape in the stop mode.  
STILL 1: For stopping the tape in the still mode.  
0000  
0001  
For setting the capstan lock mode.  
2F 0: Capstan locks at 2F.  
4F 1: Capstan locks at 4F.  
0000  
0001  
113 BATTERY SEL  
For setting the type of battery.  
NiCd-12 0: 12V battery  
NiCd-13 1: 13V battery  
0000  
0001  
0002  
NiCd-14 2: 14V battery  
114 FRZ MODE SEL  
115 EJECT EE SEL  
For selecting the output picture in the STANDBY OFF (HALF LOADING)  
mode when the TAPE/EE switch has been set to TAPE.  
DIS 0: The output picture is muted.  
0000  
0001  
STBOFF 1: The playback picture is frozen for output as soon as the STANDBY OFF  
(HALF LOADING) mode is established.  
For selecting the video output and audio output while the tape was being  
ejected when the TAPE/EE switch has been set to TAPE.  
EE 0: The E-E picture and E-E sound are output.  
0000  
0001  
BLACK 1: The E-E picture and E-E sound are muted.  
The underlining indicates the factory setting.  
INTERFACE menu  
Item  
Setting  
Description of setting  
Superimposed  
display  
Superimposed  
display  
No.  
No.  
200 ID SEL  
For setting the ID information to be returned to the controller.  
0000  
0001  
OTHER 0: 20 25H is returned.  
DVCPRO 1: The DVCPRO units own ID (F0 33H) is returned.  
The underlining indicates the factory setting.  
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Setup Menus  
TAPE PROTECT menu  
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 until the tape protection mode is established  
5S when the unit has been left standing 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  
standing in the still mode.  
0000  
0001  
STEP 0: STEP FWD  
HALF 1: STANDBY OFF (HALF LOADING)  
<Note>  
When STEP FWD has been selected, the unit is automatically transferred to  
the STANDBY OFF (HALF LOADING) mode when the total length of time it  
has been left standing in the still mode reaches 30 minutes.  
402 DRUM STDBY  
For setting the drum operation in the STANDBY OFF (HALF LOADING)  
mode.  
0000  
0001  
OFF 0: The drum rotation is stopped.  
ON 1: The drum rotation is continued.  
403 STOP PROTECT  
For setting the tape protection mode operation when the unit has been left  
standing in the stop mode.  
0000  
0001  
STEP 0: STEP FWD  
HALF 1: STANDBY OFF (HALF LOADING)  
<Note>  
When STEP FWD has been selected, the unit is automatically transferred to  
the STANDBY OFF (HALF LOADING) mode when the total length of time it  
has been left standing in the stop mode reaches 30 minutes.  
The underlining indicates the factory setting.  
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Setup Menus  
TIME CODE menu  
Item  
Setting  
Description of setting  
Superimposed  
Superimposed  
display  
No.  
No.  
display  
500 VITC BLANK  
501 VITC POS-1  
For setting whether the VITC signal is to be output to the composite video  
output.  
BLANK 0: VITC signal is not output.  
THRU 1: VITC signal is output.  
0000  
0001  
0000  
10L For setting the position where the VITC signal is to be inserted.  
(The same line as the one used for VITC POS-2 cannot be set.)  
16L  
0006  
0010  
0000  
20L  
502 VITC POS-2  
503 TCG REGEN  
504 TC MODE  
10L For setting the position where the VITC signal is to be inserted.  
(The same line as the one used for VITC POS-1 cannot be set.)  
18L  
0008  
0010  
20L  
For setting the signal which is to be regenerated when the time code  
generator (TCG) is in the regeneration mode.  
0000  
0001  
0002  
TC&UB 0: Both the time code and users bit are regenerated.  
TC 1: Only the time code is regenerated.  
UB 2: Only the users bit is regenerated.  
For setting the TCG mode.  
0000  
0001  
0002  
0003  
P-REC 0: The time code is counted up simultaneously with the recording.  
P-FREE 1: The time code is counted up irrespective of the VTR mode.  
I-REG 2: The time code is counted up in such a way that it follows on the tape.  
E-VITC 3: The mode is synchronized with VITC which is superimposed onto the  
video input.  
0004  
E-LTC 4: The mode is synchronized with LTC in the TC input.  
505 TC PRESET  
For setting the time code value when P-REC or P-FREE has been selected  
as the TCG mode setting by the menu item No.504 (TC MODE).  
After the + or button is pressed, select the digit to be changed using the  
UP or DOWN button, and then change the value using the + or button  
again.  
506 UB PRESET  
507 BINARY GP  
For setting the users bit value when P-REC or P-FREE has been selected  
as the TCG mode setting by the menu item No.504 (TC MODE). After the +  
or button is pressed, select the digit to be changed using the UP or  
DOWN button, and then change the value using the + or button again.  
For setting the usage status of the users bit which is generated by the  
TCG.  
0000  
0001  
000 0: NOT SPECIFIED (character set is not specified)  
001 1: ISO CHARACTER (8-bit character set complying with the ISO-646 or  
ISO-2022 standard)  
010 2: (Undefined)  
011 3: (Undefined)  
100 4: (Undefined)  
101 5: PAGE/LINE  
0002  
0003  
0004  
0005  
(page/line multiplexing system complying with SMPTE262M standard)  
110 6: (Undefined)  
111 7: (Undefined)  
0006  
0007  
508 PHASE CORR  
For setting whether to control the phase compensation of the linear time  
code which is generated by the TCG.  
0000  
0001  
OFF 0: No phase correction control is exercised.  
(LTC phase correction bit: 0)  
ON 1: Phase correction control is exercised.  
(LTC phase correction bit: 1)  
The underlining indicates the factory setting.  
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Setup Menus  
TIME CODE menu  
Item  
Setting  
Description of setting  
Superimposed  
Superimposed  
display  
No.  
No.  
display  
509 TCG CF FLAG  
For setting whether to add the CF flag of the TCG to the CF bit (color frame  
bit) when P-REC or P-FREE has been selected as the TCG mode setting  
by the menu item No.504 (TC MODE).  
0000  
0001  
OFF 0: CF flag is not added. (LTC CF bit: 0)  
ON 1: CF flag is added. (LTC CF bit: 1)  
510 DF MODE  
For setting the CTL and TCG drop frame mode.  
DF 0: Used in the drop frame mode.  
NDF 1: Used in the non-drop frame mode.  
0000  
0001  
The underlining indicates the factory setting.  
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Setup Menus  
VIDEO menu  
Item  
Setting  
Description of setting  
Superimposed  
Superimposed  
display  
No.  
No.  
display  
600 OUT VSYNC  
601 V-MUTE SEL  
For setting whether to float the vertical sync position of the video output in  
order to input the video output phase during E-E mode recording.  
N-VF 0: Vertical sync position is not floated.  
VF 1: Vertical sync position is floated.  
0000  
0001  
For setting whether to mute the video signals when LOW RF or NO RF has  
occurred during playback.  
0000  
0001  
N-MUTE 0: The video signals are not muted (the picture is frozen).  
LOW RF 1: The video signal picture is muted (the screen goes blank).  
602 CC (F1) BLANK  
603 CC (F2) BLANK  
604 FREEZE SEL  
For setting ON or OFF for the closed caption signals in field No.1.  
BLANK 0: Signals are forcibly blanked.  
THRU 1: Signals are not blanked.  
0000  
0001  
For setting ON or OFF for the closed caption signals in field No.2.  
BLANK 0: Signals are forcibly blanked.  
THRU 1: Signals are not blanked.  
0000  
0001  
For setting the freeze mode of still pictures.  
FIELD1 0: Field freeze (field No.1)  
FIELD2 1: Field freeze (field No.2)  
FRAME 2: Frame freeze  
0000  
0001  
0002  
605 EDH  
For setting whether to superimpose EDH onto the serial output.  
(This function works when the optional SDI input/output board has been  
installed. When it has not been installed, N/Ais displayed, and the  
function does not work.)  
0000  
0001  
OFF 0: EDH is not superimposed.  
ON 1: EDH is superimposed.  
606 INPUT C KILL  
607 IN FRM DET  
622 SETUP 25  
For setting the color killer processing for the video input signals.  
B/W 0: The video signals are forcibly set to the black-and-white mode.  
AUTO 1: The video signals are processed automatically.  
0000  
0001  
For setting frame detection processing during input.  
FORCED 0: Frame detection is performed all the time.  
0000  
0001  
AUTO 1: Frame detection is prohibited when non-standard color signals are input.  
For setting 7.5% setup processing to be performed on input and output  
signals in the 25 Mbps mode.  
(The 00 and 01 settings on the submenu can be displayed by pressing the  
MODE button.)  
00 CMPST IN  
01 CMPST OUT  
623 SETUP 50  
This selects the 7.5% setup processing for the input composite signal.  
THRU 0: The signal is recorded in its original form.  
CUT 1: The signal is recorded with the 7.5% setup removed.  
0000  
0001  
This selects the 7.5% setup processing for the output composite signal.  
THRU 0: The signal is output in its original form.  
ADD 1: The signal is output with the 7.5% setup added.  
0000  
0001  
For setting 7.5% setup processing to be performed on input and output  
signals in the 50 Mbps mode.  
(The 00 and 01 settings on the submenu can be displayed by pressing the  
MODE button.)  
00 CMPST IN  
This selects the 7.5% setup processing for the input composite signal.  
THRU 0: The signal is recorded in its original form.  
CUT 1: The signal is recorded with the 7.5% setup removed.  
0000  
0001  
01 CMPST OUT  
This selects the 7.5% setup processing for the output composite signal.  
THRU 0: The signal is output in its original form.  
ADD 1: The signal is output with the 7.5% setup added.  
0000  
0001  
The underlining indicates the factory setting.  
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Setup Menus  
AUDIO menu  
Item  
Setting  
Description of setting  
Superimposed  
Superimposed  
display  
No.  
No.  
display  
700 CH1 IN LV  
701 CH2 IN LV  
702 CH1 OUT LV  
703 CH2 OUT LV  
0000  
0001  
0002  
0003  
4dB For setting the audio input (CH1) reference level.  
0dB  
3dB  
20dB  
0000  
0001  
0002  
0003  
4dB For setting the audio input (CH2) reference level.  
0dB  
3dB  
20dB  
0000  
0001  
0002  
0003  
4dB For setting the audio output (CH1) reference level.  
0dB  
3dB  
20dB  
0000  
0001  
0002  
0003  
4dB For setting the audio output (CH2) reference level.  
0dB  
3dB  
20dB  
704 EMPHASIS  
705 MONI SEL  
0000  
0001  
OFF For setting emphasis ON or OFF.  
ON  
For setting the audio signals during playback.  
PLY PCM 0: PCM audio signals are output.  
PLY CUE 1: CUE audio signals are output.  
0000  
0001  
706 REC CUE  
707 PB FADE  
For setting the audio input signals which are to be recorded on the cue  
track.  
CH1 0: CH1 input signals are recorded.  
CH2 1: CH2 input signals are recorded.  
CH1+2 2: CH1 and CH2 input signals are mixed and recorded.  
0000  
0001  
0002  
For setting the monitor output and headphone output sound during  
playback.  
0000  
0001  
0002  
AUTO 0: The sound complies with the status during recording.  
CUT 1: The sound is forcibly cut.  
FADE 2: The sound is forcibly faded.  
708 MONITOR MIX  
For setting the audio monitor output method. (This function works when the  
audio monitor selector switch on the front panel is set to the ST position.)  
STEREO 0: The sound is output in stereo (with the left channel sound from the L  
connector and right channel sound from the R connector).  
0000  
0001  
CH1+2 1: The sound is mixed (and mixed sound is output at both connectors).  
709 H.PHONE MIX  
710 CUE OUT SEL  
For setting the headphone output. (This function works when the audio  
monitor selector switch on the front panel is set to the ST position.)  
STEREO 0: The sound is output in stereo.  
0000  
0001  
CH1+2 1: The sound is mixed (when monaural headphones are used).  
For setting whether the analog cue signals are to be output to the audio  
output (main line system).  
0000  
0001  
OFF 0: The analog cue signals are not output.  
PCM audio signals are output during playback; no sound is output in all  
other modes.  
ON 1: The analog cue signals are output.  
PCM audio signals are output during playback; analog cue signals are  
output in all other modes.  
The underlining indicates the factory setting.  
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Setup Menus  
AUDIO menu  
Item  
Setting  
Description of setting  
Superimposed  
Superimposed  
display  
No.  
No.  
display  
711 PB AUDIO SEL  
712 SDI IN SEL  
For setting the audio tracks to be played back. (This function works in the  
50 Mbps mode.)  
TR1/2 0: The sound recorded on tracks 1 and 2 is played back.  
TR3/4 1: The sound recorded on tracks 3 and 4 is played back.  
0000  
0001  
For setting the audio SDI input channels for recording. (This function works  
when the optional SDI input/output board has been installed. When it has  
not been installed, N/Ais displayed, and the function does not work.)  
CH1/2 0: The SDI input CH1 and CH2 sound is recorded.  
0000  
0001  
CH3/4 1: The SDI input CH3 and CH4 sound is recorded.  
713 AUD REC IN  
For setting the audio processing method at the point when digital audio  
recording is commenced.  
0000  
0001  
CUT 0: Cut processing  
FADE 1: V fade processing  
714 EMBEDDED AUD  
For setting sound multiplexing.  
(This function works when the optional SDI input/output board has been  
installed. When it has not been installed, N/Ais displayed, and the  
function does not work.)  
0000  
0001  
OFF 0: The sound is not multiplexed.  
ON 1: The sound is multiplexed.  
715 AUDIO IN SEL  
This sets the audio signal input.  
(This function works when the optional SDI input/output board has been  
installed. When it has not been installed, N/Ais displayed, and the  
function does not work.)  
0000  
0001  
0002  
SW 0: Interlocks with the settings of the INPUT SELECT button.  
ANALOG 1: Fixes the analog signal input setting.  
SDI 2: Fixes the SDI signal input setting.  
The underlining indicates the factory setting.  
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Error Messages  
When trouble has occurred in the unit, one of the following error messages will be displayed on the tape  
counter.  
Error No.  
Description  
Error No.  
Description  
This appears when the loading operations fails to be  
completed within 4 seconds.  
d –  
Condensation (dew) has formed.  
E 31  
E 32  
E 41  
E 42  
E 43  
E 44  
E 51  
E 52  
E 53  
E 61  
E 62  
E 63  
E 64  
E 65  
E 66  
This appears when the servo has failed to lock for  
more than 3 seconds.  
If T&S&Rhas been selected as the setup menu  
item No.003 setting, SERVO NOT LOCKEDis  
displayed on the third line (amount of remaining tape  
line) of the monitor screen.  
This appears when the unloading operations fails to  
be completed within 4 seconds.  
E 00  
E 01  
E 02  
This appears when the FG signal (rotational speed  
signal) fails to be output from the cylinder motor.  
This appears when the PG signal (phase signal) fails  
to be output from the cylinder motor.  
This appears when there is no head output (due to  
clogging, etc.) for more than 3 seconds.  
Lis displayed on the first line (counter line) of the  
monitor screen.  
If T&S&Rhas been selected as the setup menu  
item No.003 setting, LOW RFis displayed on the  
third line (amount of remaining tape line) of the  
monitor screen.  
This appears when the cylinder motor speed is  
abnormally high.  
This appears when the cylinder motor speed is  
abnormally low.  
This appears when the FG signal (rotational speed  
signal) fails to be output from the capstan motor.  
This appears when the error rate has deteriorated  
(when the channel condition lamps have turned red).  
If T&S&Rhas been selected as the setup menu  
item No.003 setting, HIGH ERROR RATEis  
displayed on the third line (amount of remaining tape  
line) of the monitor screen.  
This appears when the capstan motor speed is  
abnormally high.  
This appears when the capstan motor speed is  
abnormally low.  
This appears when the supply reel motor has locked  
up.  
This appears when a blank portion on the tape has  
been detected.  
Nis displayed on the first line (counter line) of the  
monitor screen.  
If T&S&Rhas been selected as the setup menu  
item No.003 setting, NO RFis displayed on the  
third line (amount of remaining tape line) of the  
monitor screen.  
When all the following conditions are satisfied, the  
part of the tape concerned is recognized as a blank  
part.  
This appears when the take-up reel motor has  
locked up.  
This appears when the supply reel motor speed is  
abnormally high.  
This appears when the take-up reel motor speed is  
abnormally high.  
E 09  
This appears when abnormal tension has been  
detected.  
When there is no output from any of the heads  
This appears when the start or end processing  
operation fails to be completed within 7 seconds.  
O
When the playback data cannot be read  
O
When there is no CTL signal  
O
This appears when there is a communication error  
between SERVO and AVSYS. There is a problem  
with the data.  
This appears when the fan motor has stopped.  
Sis displayed on the first line (counter line) of the  
monitor screen.  
If T&S&Rhas been selected as the setup menu  
item No.003 setting, FAN STOPis displayed on  
the third line (amount of remaining tape line) of the  
monitor screen.  
E 67  
This appears when there is a communication error  
between SERVO and AVSYS. The data is fixed to  
high or low.  
E 68  
E 10  
This appears when there is  
a
problem in  
E 69  
E 6A  
E 6B  
communication between SERVO and AVSYS when  
the power is turned on.  
The power will be automatically turned off if the fan  
remains stopped for more than 5 minutes or so.  
This appears when there is a communication error  
between IF and FRONT.  
This appears when the reel base which operates in  
accordance with the size of the tape has locked up  
for more than 2.5 seconds.  
E 11  
This appears when there is a communication error  
between IF and AVSYS. There is a problem with the  
internal reference or external reference.  
This appears when the cassette down operation fails  
to take place even when 4 seconds have elapsed  
after the cassette was inserted.  
Alternatively, it appears when the cassette fails to be  
ejected even when 4 seconds have elapsed after its  
ejection operation was performed.  
This appears when there is a problem with the  
supply voltage.  
E 21  
E 80  
This appears when the input DC voltage has  
dropped below the undercut voltage (approx. 10.6V).  
E bA  
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Emergency Eject  
Procedure for removing the tape manually in an emergency  
Use the procedure below to remove the cassette tape if it can not be removed even when the EJECT button is  
pressed.  
Before proceeding to eject the tape manually, you must first turn off the power to the unit.  
O
1 Remove the top panel.  
4 Once more use the Phillips head screwdriver to  
push in and turn the red plastic screw part  
counterclockwise. Again rotate the flange part of  
the supply reel in the take-up direction to take up  
the tape slack.  
2 Use a Phillips head screwdriver to push in and turn  
the red plastic screw part counterclockwise.  
(This screw needs to be rotated about 30 turns  
before unloading can be started.)  
This two-step procedure needs to be repeated until  
the tape is completely housed in the cassette case  
(about 90 turns of the red plastic screw part).  
3 Insert the take-up jig (packed with the unit) into the  
tape ejection slot (on the mechanism side of the  
VTR), and rotate the flange part (white gear) of the  
supply reel in the take-up direction to take up the  
tape slack using the rubber part of the take-up jig.  
5 Use the Phillips head screwdriver to turn the red  
plastic screw part at the slot-in side clockwise to  
eject the cassette tape.  
(This screw needs to be rotated through about 140  
turns until the tape is ejected.)  
<Note>  
Take care not to damage the tape in any way.  
<Note>  
Take care not to sandwich or catch the tape when  
closing the cassette cover.  
1
5
2
3
4
34  
39  
 
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 units reliability, it is  
recommended that the video heads be cleaned every day. Use a cleaning fluid designated by  
the units 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:  
When the unit (or tape) is moved to a very humid location where the air is full of steam, or to a  
O
room immediately after it has been heated  
When the unit (or tape) is abruptly moved from an air-conditioned location to a very warm or  
very humid location  
O
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 (d ) will light up on the counter display, and the cassette tape will be  
automatically ejected.  
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  
Sampling frequency  
(DVCPRO50)  
Supply voltage: AC 120V 10%, 50/60 Hz  
Power consumption: 93 W  
DC supply voltage: 12 V  
Y: 13.5 MHz, PB/PR: 6.75 MHz  
(DVCPRO)  
DC power input current: 6.2 A  
Ambient operating temperature  
41°F to 104°F (5°C to 40°C)  
Ambient operating humidity  
10% to 85% (no condensation)  
Weight  
Y: 13.5 MHz, PB/PR: 3.375 MHz  
Quantizing  
8 bits  
Video compression system  
DCT + variable length code  
Error correction  
17.16 lb (7.8 kg)  
Dimensions (WaHaD)  
8 7/16˝a5 1/4˝a16 15/16˝ (214a132a430 mm)  
Recording format  
DVCPRO50 format/DVCPRO format switchable  
Recording video signals  
525i  
Reed-Solomon product code  
$ Analog composite IN/OUT  
Video band  
Y: 30 Hz to 4.5 MHz ( 1 dB)  
Differential gain  
Less than 6%  
Differential phase  
Less than 4.5 degrees  
Y/C delay  
Recording audio signals  
DVCPRO50: 48 kHz, 16 bits, 4 channels  
O
DVCPRO:  
O
48 kHz, 16 bits, 2 channels  
Recording tracks  
Less than 20 ns  
K factor  
Digital video/audio: helical track  
Time code: helical track (sub-code area)  
Cue signal: 1 track  
O
O
O
O
Less than 2%  
Control (CTL) signal: 1 track  
$ Adjustments (video output signals)  
Video gain  
Tape speed  
DVCPRO50: 67.640 mm/sec.  
O
More than 3 dB  
Chroma gain  
More than 3 dB  
Hue  
More than 25 degrees  
Setup  
DVCPRO:  
O
33.820 mm/sec.  
Recording time  
92 min. (using AJ-5P92LP, DVCPRO50)  
O
33 min. (using AJ-P66MP, DVCPRO50)  
O
184 min. (using AJ-5P92LP , DVCPRO)  
O
66 min. (using AJ-P66MP, DVCPRO)  
O
10 IRE  
Horizontal (H) phase  
More than 1.5 µs  
SC phase (COARSE)  
360 degrees  
For AJ-5P92LP cassette tapes recorded using  
the DVCPRO (25 Mbps) mode, use a VTR  
supporting DVCPRO (25 Mbps) 184 minute  
tapes.  
SC phase (FINE)  
Tape used  
1/4˝ thin magnetic layer metal tape  
90 degrees  
FF/REW time  
Less than 5 minutes (using AJ-5P92LP)  
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Specifications  
[AUDIO]  
[INPUT/OUTPUT CONNECTORS]  
$ Digital audio  
Sampling frequency  
48 kHz  
$ Other input/output connectors  
Time code input  
BNCa1, 0.5 to 8 VP-P, 8 kΩ  
Time code output  
Quantizing  
BNCa1, 2.0 VP-P, low impedance  
16 bits  
Frequency response  
20 Hz to 20 kHz 1 dB  
Dynamic range  
More than 85 dB  
(1 kHz, emphasis OFF, Aweighted)  
Distortion  
Remote  
D-sub, 9 pins (female) a1, for AJ-A95P  
RS-422A interface standard complied with (no  
editing function)  
Encoder remote  
D-sub, 15 pins (female) a1, for AU-ER65B  
DC power output  
Less than 0.1%  
4 pins a1, DC 12 V, 250 mA, for AJ-A95P  
(1 kHz, emphasis OFF, reference level)  
Crosstalk  
Less than 80 dB  
(1 kHz, between 2 channels)  
Wow & flutter  
Below measurable limits  
Headroom  
[DISPLAY TUBE]  
Counter  
8 digits  
20 dB  
Emphasis  
(CTL/TC/UB/amount of remaining tape switchable)  
Audio level meter  
17 steps + excessive level display  
Other  
T1 = 50 µs/T2 = 15 µs  
(ON/OFF switchable)  
Servo lock, tape travel status, recording  
enabled/prohibited, SCH, REMOTE, WIDE,  
channel condition  
[INPUT/OUTPUT CONNECTORS]  
$ Video input connectors  
Analog composite input  
BNCa1, 75 Ω  
[OPTIONS]  
9-pin remote controller  
AJ-A95P  
O
O
O
O
Reference input  
Analog composite, BNCa2 (loop-through),  
75 ON/OFF switchable  
Encoder remote controller  
AU-ER65B  
$ Video output connectors  
Analog composite output  
BNCa1, 75 Ω  
9-pin remote cables  
AU-C5 (5 meters), AU-C10 (10 meters)  
Component serial interface board  
(SDI input/output board)  
AJ-YA95P  
Monitor output  
BNCa1, 75 , superimpose ON/OFF  
$ Audio input connectors  
Analog input  
XLRa2 (CH1, CH2), high impedance,  
+4/0/3/20 dBu  
$ Audio output connectors  
Analog output  
XLRa2 (CH1, CH2), low impedance,  
+4/0/3/20 dBu  
Monitor output  
PHONOa2 (L, R), low impedance, 0 dBu,  
CH1/MIX/CH2 switchable  
Headphones output  
M3a1, stereo, variable level (maximum 20 dBu),  
8 , CH1/MIX/STEREO/CH2 switchable  
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PANASONIC BROADCAST & DIGITAL 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  
Mid-Atlantic/New England:  
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Southeast Region:  
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Central Region:  
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WESTERN ZONE:  
3330 Cahuenga Blvd W., Los Angeles, CA 90068 (323) 436-3500  
Dallas Region:  
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No. CA/Northwest Region:  
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Government Marketing Department:  
52 West Gude Drive, Rockville, MD 20850 (301) 738-3840  
Panasonic Canada Inc.  
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