Panasonic VCR AJ HD1200AP User Manual

Digital HD Video Cassette Player/Recorder  
Operating Instructions  
Model No.  
AJ-  
P
The unit’s recording function become operational only when  
the AJ-YA120AG (optional accessory) or AJ-YAD120AG  
(optional accessory) has been installed.  
Before operating this product, please read the instructions carefully and save this manual for future use.  
VQT0L36-1  
 
For your safety  
FCC Note:  
CAUTION  
This equipment has been tested and found to comply  
with the limits for a class A digital device, pursuant to  
Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed  
to provide reasonable protection against harmful  
interference when the equipment is operated in a  
commercial environment. This equipment generates,  
uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if  
not installed and used in accordance with the  
instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to  
radio communications.  
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the user to the presence of uninsulated  
“dangerous voltage” within the product’s  
enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to  
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and  
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a small amount of mercury.  
It also contains lead in some components.  
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Contents  
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5  
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5  
Setup (initial settings) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24  
Setting method using the on-screen menus . . . . 24  
Returning to the factory settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24  
Setting the user defaults . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25  
Loading the user defaults . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26  
Menu protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26  
Releasing the menu protection mode . . . . . . . . . 27  
Displaying the DIAG menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27  
Parts and their functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7  
Front panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7  
Rear panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12  
Tapes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14  
Inserting the tape . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14  
Usable tapes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14  
Setup menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28  
Menus which are displayed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28  
SYSTEM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31  
BASIC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33  
OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37  
INTERFACE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40  
TAPE PROTECT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40  
TIME CODE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41  
VIDEO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43  
AUDIO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46  
MENU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48  
DIF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49  
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15  
Turning on the unit’s power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15  
STOP mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15  
Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16  
Pause/recording (follow-on recording) . . . . . . . . 16  
Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17  
Cue/review . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17  
Still image playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17  
Linear 0.3k playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18  
Variable speed playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18  
Repeat playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19  
Error messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50  
Condensation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52  
Emergency eject . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53  
Video head cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53  
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53  
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54  
Time code & user’s bit . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20  
Time code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20  
User’s bit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20  
Setting the time code (from the menu) . . . . . . . . 20  
Setting the time code (from the front panel) . . . . 20  
Setting the user’s bit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21  
Playing back the time code and user’s bit . . . . . . 21  
Superimposed screen displays . . . . . . 22  
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Introduction  
The AJ-HD1200A multi-format digital video cassette  
player is capable of playing not only all types of  
materials ranging from HD (DVCPRO HD and  
DVCPRO HD-LP) to SD (DVCPRO50, DVCPRO50P  
and DVCPRO) recorded in the DVCPRO formats on  
1/4-inch wide compact cassette tapes but also  
consumer DV and DVCAM tapes.  
A down-converter provided as a standard feature  
verifies all tapes, whatever their format, using analog  
composite output signals.  
Furthermore, by installing an optional board, the unit  
can be used as a recorder to record HD signals  
(1080i/59.94 Hz, 1080i/50 Hz or 720p/59.94 Hz) in the  
DVCPRO HD-LP format. In addition, 720/24p over  
60p sources recorded using a variable frame rate  
camera can be converted into 1080/24 PsF format  
output signals to support cinema applications.  
Similarly, 720/25p over 60p sources can be converted  
into 1080/25 PsF or 576i format output signals.  
Thanks to the incorporation of highly efficient digital  
compression technology, the deteriorations in the  
image and sound quality during dubbing are now  
significantly reduced with this high image quality VTR.  
The compact size and light weight of the unit enable it  
to be carried around and mounted in a standard rack  
with ease.  
You can perform the unit’s settings interactively with  
the on-screen menus displayed on the TV monitor.  
Features  
Compact size and light weight.  
The unit has a width of 214 mm, a height of 132  
mm, and a depth of 428 mm, and weighs only 7.9  
kg.  
Frame rate conversion  
When playing back a tape recorded at a frame rate  
of 24 fps using a variable frame rate camera, the  
tape’s signals can be converted to the 1080/24 PsF  
format and output by selecting a menu item setting.  
When playing back a tape recorded at a frame rate  
of 25 fps, the tape’s signals can be converted to the  
1080/25 PsF or 576i format and output.  
Grips are also attached for easy carry.  
Efficient installation in a rack  
The unit’s width is one-half of 19 inches and its  
height is 3U: this translates into greater saving of  
installation space in a standard rack compared to  
conventional models.  
<Notes>  
OUse tapes that are shot with a variable frame  
rate camera.  
ODo not use dubbed or edited tapes. The tape  
control information may be lost, making it  
impossible to convert the signals for playback.  
OTo convert a tape recorded using a frame rate  
other than 24 (25) fps to the 1080/24 (25) PsF  
format, use the frame rate converter (AJ-FRC27)  
available as an optional accessory.  
DVCPRO HD cassette tapes used  
The unit uses 1/4-inch wide cassette tapes.  
<Note>  
2
When recording HD signals, use DVCPRO HD  
cassettes.  
High image quality  
The unit achieves a high image quality by recording  
4:2:2 HD component signals with a recording rate  
(=100 Mbps) which is four times as high as that for  
existing DVCPRO formats.  
DVCPRO-compatible playback  
In addition to DVCPRO HD-LP playback, the unit  
can play back tapes recorded using the existing  
DVCPRO HD, DVCPRO50 and DVCPRO formats.  
It can also play back consumer DV tapes (SP) and  
DVCAM tapes.  
1080i or 720p, NTSC or PAL selectable  
By switching the settings provided for the video  
signal input (1080i/59.94 Hz or 720p/59.94 Hz) on  
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the setup menu, the unit can record and play back  
the signals of the system selected.  
The unit also supports the PAL mode. Playback of  
1080i/50 Hz or PAL SD materials is enabled by  
switching the setting on the system menu.  
2 The unit’s recording function become operational  
only when the AJ-YA120AG (optional accessory)  
or AJ-YAD120AG (optional accessory) has been  
installed.  
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Features  
SD down-converter  
[Multi-functional interfaces]  
Serial digital input/output2  
The unit comes with a built-in SD down-converter  
as a standard feature to enable the output of SD  
The unit’s HD component serial I/O interface  
enables interfacing with HD component video  
signals and 8-channel digital audio signals using a  
single BNC connector. (SMPTE 292M/296M/299M)  
The unit is also equipped with an SD down-  
converter as a standard feature so that SD  
component serial signals can be output as well.  
(SMPTE 259M-C, 272M-A, ITU-R BT.656-4)  
Analog video output  
2
SDI signals and analog composite signals at the  
2
same time as HD SDI output signals and for  
monitoring the signals on an SD monitor.  
Up-converter function2  
When an SD format tape is played back, it is  
possible to up-convert the signals to the HD format  
while at the same time outputting the signals in the  
SD format.  
Since the unit’s analog composite down-converter  
comes as a standard feature, the signals can be  
monitored on an SD monitor.  
Cross-converter function2  
The unit comes with a built-in cross-converter to  
enable 1080i/59 Hz format signals to be converted  
into 720p/59 Hz format signals or, conversely, to  
enable 720p/59 Hz format signals to be converted  
into 1080i/59 Hz format signals.  
9-pin remote  
The unit’s 9-pin remote control connector enables it  
to be operated with an external remote controller  
(AJ-A95: optional accessory).  
IEEE1394 digital input/output  
Use of the digital video interface board (AJ-  
YAD120AG: optional accessory) enables signals to  
be input and output using an interface which  
complies with the IEEE 1394 standard.  
HD analog component output  
This feature enables HD signals to be monitored  
with ease.  
<Playback formats and output formats>  
AC/DC operation  
The unit supports AC supply voltages ranging from  
100V to 240V and DC12V power supply as well.  
Playback format  
Output format  
DVCPRO HD-LP,  
DVCPRO HD  
DVCPRO HD,  
Follow-on recording function2  
DVCPRO50, DV  
DVCPRO50, DV  
DVCPRO, DV  
DV  
Using the REC button and PAUSE button together  
activates the auto back function, enabling the next  
image to follow on from the last image with no  
disruptions in the continuity.  
DVCPRO50  
DVCPRO  
DVCPRO P, DV, DVCAM  
When  
the  
E-E  
mode  
is DVCPRO HD,  
DVCPRO50, DV  
established:  
On-screen menu settings  
O Install the AJ-YA120AG board  
which is available as an optional  
accessory.  
Highly detailed and individualized function settings  
can be performed on-screen.  
O Select  
a
setting other than  
“1394” for menu item No.600  
[VIDEO IN SEL].  
Time code  
The unit is equipped with a built-in time code  
generator/time code reader (TCG/TCR). Since time  
code signals can also be input from an external  
<Notes>  
When any of the settings below is established, no signals will be  
output from the digital video interface.  
O When “23/24,” “25(HD)” or “25(SD)” is selected as the menu  
item No.25 [SYSTEM FREQ] setting  
2
device , regeneration to an external time code is  
possible.  
O When “60/24” is selected as the menu item No.030 [HD  
FREQUENCY] setting  
O When “720p” is selected as the menu item No.630  
[1080i>HD_OUT] setting  
O When “1080i” is selected as the menu item No.632  
[720p>HD_OUT] setting  
2 The unit’s recording function become operational  
only when the AJ-YA120AG (optional accessory)  
or AJ-YAD120AG (optional accessory) has been  
installed.  
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Parts and their functions  
Front panel  
Counter display  
<
SCH SERVO  
REC INH REMOTE  
DV  
CTL  
-25 -20 -16 -12 -8 -4  
0
dB  
-
-30  
TC  
UB  
CH 1  
CH 2  
HOURS  
MINUTES  
SECONDS  
FRAMES  
EJECT  
POWER  
ON  
OFF  
LOCAL REMOTE  
AUDIO SELECT  
MENU  
INPUT  
METER  
ANALOG  
CH3-4  
OFF  
ON  
REC INH (OPTION)  
CH 1  
CH 2  
CH 4  
REC  
PULL  
FOR VAR  
CH 3  
720 P  
CH1·2 CH3·4  
AUDIO OUT SEL  
RESET  
REW  
PAGE  
STOP  
FF  
SEARCH  
PLAY  
PAUSE/STILL REC(OPTION) TAPE  
CH1  
COUNTER  
ST  
CH2  
DOWN MENU UP  
MODE  
s
DATA  
r
SET  
EE  
AUDIO MON SELECT  
POWER switch  
Cassette slot  
REC/REC INH lamp  
REC: The lamp lights during recording .  
REC INH:  
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Align the center of the cassette with the center of  
The lamp lights when the cassette is set to the  
the slot and push it gently inside.  
accidental erasure prevention status.  
The cassette tape is loaded automatically.  
It also lights when the REC INHIBIT switch  
is  
set to the ON position. Recording operations  
cannot be performed while it is lighted.  
EJECT button  
When this is pressed, the tape is unloaded, and  
several seconds later the cassette will be  
automatically ejected.  
REMOTE lamp  
This lights when the LOCAL/MENU/REMOTE  
When it is pressed while the counter display shows  
the CTL display, the display will be reset.  
switch  
is set to the REMOTE position.  
2 This function is operational only when the AJ-YA120AG (optional accessory) has been installed.  
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Parts and their functions  
Front panel  
REPEAT lamp  
Cassette insertion/tape travel indicator lamp  
This lights during repeat playback.  
This lights when a cassette is inside the unit.  
<Note>  
:
:
This appears when a tape is inserted and  
the STANDBY ON mode is established.  
This appears when a tape is inserted and  
the STANDBY OFF (HALF LOADING)  
mode is established.  
: This appears when the tape is traveling,  
and the segment display moves as the  
tape travels.  
The lamp flashes and repeat playback is not  
performed if the counter display mode which has  
been set using menu items No.161 [CTL (TC) BGN]  
and No.162 [END] is at variance from the counter  
display mode used for repeat playback.  
SYSTEM format lamp  
This indicates the status of the mode which has  
been selected by menu item No.15 [SYSTEM  
FREQ].  
: When the fan has shut down, the “  
corresponding to the stopped side flashes.  
Off: 59/60 Hz mode  
Counter display  
On: 50 Hz/25 PsF mode  
Flashing: 23/24 Hz mode , 25 Hz mode  
This displays the TC and CTL counts, users bit  
(UB), remaining tape length and total tape length as  
well as the on-screen information and other  
messages.  
2
2
SCH lamp2  
When SD signals are supplied to the HD/SD REF  
VIDEO IN connector, this lights while the subcarrier  
phase of the signals is within the prescribed range.  
If the voltage drops when the unit is powered with  
DC power supply, the display flashes to provide a  
warning.  
When the voltage drops down to 10.6 V or so, the  
units power is automatically turned off. (When  
TYPE-Aor TYPE-Bis not selected as the menu  
item No.180 [BATTERY SEL] setting)  
CTL, TC and UB lamps  
SERVO lamp  
This lights when the drum servo or capstan servo is  
locked.  
Channel condition lamps  
The corresponding lamps flash when the TC and  
UB information cannot be read during playback.  
The lamps remain lighted when the information can  
be read properly.  
The lamp corresponding with the error rate status  
lights to indicate the channel condition.  
(Green 5 white 5 red)  
Green : This lights when the error rates of both the  
video and audio playback signals are  
satisfactory.  
White : This lights when the error rate of either the  
video playback signals or audio playback  
signals has deteriorated. Normal playback  
images appear even while it is lighted.  
LOCAL/MENU/REMOTE switch  
Use this switch to select the menu settings or  
control the unit from an external device.  
LOCAL:  
Select this position when the unit is to be  
operated using the controls on its operation  
panel.  
Red  
: This lights when correction or interpolation  
is initiated for either the video playback  
signals or audio playback signals.  
MENU:  
Select this position to perform on-screen menu  
settings.  
Level meter  
REMOTE:  
This indicates the levels of the audio signals.  
Select this position when the unit is to be  
operated using the external remote controller  
(AJ-A95).  
The levels of the input signals are shown during  
2
2
recording or E-E selection, and the levels of the  
output signals are shown during playback.  
2 This function is operational only when the AJ-  
YA120AG (optional accessory) has been  
installed.  
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Parts and their functions  
Front panel  
ANALOG lamp2  
METER button and lamp (CH34)  
Each time the METER button is pressed, the  
signals which are output to the headphone jack  
and represented on the level meter display are  
switched between CH1/CH2 and CH3/CH4.  
When the CH1/CH2 signal levels are displayed, the  
CH34 lamp goes off.  
This lights when ANALOG is selected for the audio  
input signals as the menu item No.700 [AUDIO IN  
SEL] setting. When it is off, the HD SDI signal input  
or INT SG status is established.  
<Note>  
The signals which are input for each of the  
channels when analog signals are supplied are  
recorded on the following audio tracks of the tape.  
CH1 input 5CH1 and CH5 tracks  
<Note>  
The METER button takes effect when LINE is  
selected as the menu item No.780 [AUD OUT SEL]  
setting for the analog audio output connectors.  
CH2 input 5CH2 and CH6 tracks  
CH3 input 5CH3 and CH7 tracks  
CH4 input 5CH4 and CH8 tracks  
Audio output lamps (CH12, CH34)  
The audio channels to which the signals are output  
are indicated by these lamps.  
2 This function is operational only when the AJ-  
YA120AG (optional accessory) has been  
installed.  
Audio monitor selector switch  
This is used to select the audio monitor output and  
headphone output channel.  
Reference:  
Combination of setup menu items and audio outputs selected by the front panel switches  
Rear panel  
AUDIO OUT connectors  
Setup menu item  
Front panel  
Audio  
output  
lamps  
No.780  
No.770  
No.771  
Audio monitor  
METER  
lamp  
Headphone  
output  
AUDIO  
MONITOR  
AUD OUT MONITOR H.PHONE selector switch  
CH1  
CH2  
CH3/L  
CH4/R  
SEL  
MIX  
MIX  
Off  
CH34  
Off  
L=R (CH1)  
L=R (CH3)  
L=R (CH1)  
L=R (CH3)  
——  
CH1  
ST  
L=CH1/R=CH2  
L=CH3/R=CH4  
L=R (CH1+2)  
L=R (CH3+4)  
L=R (CH2)  
L=CH1/R=CH2  
L=CH3/R=CH4  
L=R (CH1+2)  
L=R (CH3+4)  
L=R (CH2)  
STEREO  
CH1+2  
——  
CH12  
CH34  
Off  
LINE  
——  
CH1  
CH2  
CH3  
CH4  
CH34  
CH34  
Off  
CH2  
CH1  
CH34  
L=R (CH4)  
L=R (CH4)  
——  
——  
STEREO  
CH1+2  
STEREO  
CH1+2  
——  
L=R (CH1)  
L=CH1  
L=CH1  
R=CH1  
R=CH2  
L=R (CH1)  
L=CH1/R=CH2  
L=R (CH1+2)  
L=CH1/R=CH2  
L=R (CH1+2)  
L=R (CH2)  
L=CH1/R=CH2  
L=R (CH1+2)  
L=CH1/R=CH2  
L=R (CH1+2)  
L=R (CH2)  
STEREO  
CH1/2  
ST  
CH34  
Off  
CH1  
CH2  
CH1+2  
L=CH1+2 R=CH1+2  
——  
——  
CH2  
CH1  
L=CH2  
L=CH3  
R=CH2  
R=CH3  
——  
L=R (CH3)  
L=R (CH3)  
STEREO  
CH1+2  
STEREO  
CH1+2  
——  
L=CH3/R=CH4  
L=R (CH3+4)  
L=CH3/R=CH4  
L=R (CH3+4)  
L=R (CH4)  
L=CH3/R=CH4  
L=R (CH3+4)  
L=CH3/R=CH4  
L=R (CH3+4)  
L=R (CH4)  
STEREO  
L=CH3  
R=CH4  
CH3/4  
ST  
CH34  
CH34  
CH3  
CH4  
CH1+2  
L=CH3+4 R=CH3+4  
L=CH4 R=CH4  
——  
CH2  
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Parts and their functions  
Front panel  
Analog audio signal recording level controls2  
These are used to adjust the recording levels of the  
analog audio signals for CH1, CH2, CH3 and CH4  
(coupled to CH5, CH6, CH7 and CH8).  
These are pull for variablecontrols: pull up a  
control to adjust it. If a control is pulled down, the  
signals of the corresponding channel are set to the  
default level.  
FF button  
Press this to fast forward the tape.  
While the button is held down in one of the search  
modes (search still, REV search, REV search still  
or FWD search still), the FWD search mode is  
established, and the tape is cued at the speed  
selected using menu item NO.150 [SEARCH  
SPEED]. (See page 17)  
When the button is pressed in one of the slow  
modes (slow still, REV slow or REV slow still), the  
tape is played back at the FWD linear 0.3k speed.  
(See page 18)  
<Note>  
These controls cannot be used to adjust the levels  
of HD digital audio signals.  
720p lamp  
SEARCH button  
This lights when the 720p system is selected.  
When this is pressed, the unit is set to the search  
mode or slow mode. (See pages 17, 18)  
Headphone jack  
When stereo headphones are connected to this  
jack, the recording or playback sound can be  
2
PLAY button  
Press this to start playback.  
Recording starts when it is pressed together with  
the REC button.  
monitored through the headphones.  
Volume control  
This is used to adjust the headphones volume.  
PAUSE/STILL button  
When this is pressed during recording, the tape  
REW button  
temporarily stops (pauses). When it is pressed  
again, recording is resumed.  
Press this to rewind the tape.  
2
While the button is held down in one of the search  
modes (search still, FWD search, FWD search still  
or REV search still), the REV search mode is  
established, and the tape is reviewed at the speed  
selected using menu item NO.150 [SEARCH  
SPEED]. (See page 17)  
When the button is pressed in one of the slow  
modes (slow still, FWD slow or FWD slow still), the  
tape is played back at the REV linear 0.3k speed.  
(See page 18)  
When it is pressed during playback, a still image  
appears. When it is pressed again, playback is  
resumed.  
When it is pressed during FWD or REV search, the  
tape pauses (FWD or REV search still). When it is  
pressed again, the FWD or REV search is  
resumed.  
When it is pressed during FWD or REV slow  
playback, the tape pauses (FWD or REV slow still).  
When it is pressed again, the FWD or REV slow  
playback is resumed.  
STOP button  
In the FWD or REV slow playback mode, the tape  
is played back at the linear 0.3k speed.  
When the tape pauses, noise may appear on the  
monitor: this is normal and not indicative of trouble.  
(See page 18)  
When this is pressed, the tape stops traveling, and  
when the TAPE/EE switch  
images can be monitored.  
is set to TAPE, still  
The cylinder continues to rotate even in the stop  
mode, and the tape remains tightly wound around  
it.  
When the unit has been in the stop mode for a  
period exceeding the prescribed time, it is  
automatically set to the standby OFF (half loading)  
mode in order to protect the tape.  
The stop mode is established immediately after a  
tape is inserted into the unit.  
When a still image is displayed, noise may appear  
on the monitor: this is normal and not indicative of  
trouble.  
2 This function is operational only when the AJ-  
YA120AG (optional accessory) or AJ-YAD120AG  
(optional accessory) has been installed.  
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Parts and their functions  
Front panel  
REC button2  
COUNTER button  
This is used to switch the counter display.  
Each time it is pressed, the display is switched by  
one step in the following sequence: CTL 5 TC 5  
UB 5 r 5 PB FORMAT 5 CTL and so on.  
CTL : The tape timer (control signal) is displayed.  
TC : The time code is displayed.  
No optional board installed  
This unit is a video cassette player so it cannot  
record by pressing the REC button.  
When the REC button is pressed, the REC INH  
lamp on the counter display lights for several  
seconds. When T&S&M has been selected as  
the menu item No.006 [DISPLAY SEL] setting,  
NO OPTION FOR RECappears in the  
superimposed mode display area.  
UB : The users bit is displayed.  
r
: The remaining tape length and total tape  
length are displayed in 1-minute  
increments.  
When the AJ-YA120AG or AJ-YAD120AG is  
installed  
Example:  
r30-46 = 30 minutes of tape remaining  
out of a total tape length of 46 minutes  
PB FORMAT:  
When the REC button is pressed together with  
the PLAY button, recording starts. When it is  
pressed during stop or eject, the input video  
signals and audio signals can be checked even  
when the TAPE/EE switch is set to TAPE.  
The value of the time code generator can also be  
checked. (REC CHECK mode)  
The REC CHECK mode is released when the  
STOP button or other operation button is  
pressed.  
The format of the tape now playing is displayed.  
Playback tape format  
Counter display  
Hd 1080  
DVCPRO HD-LP (1080i)  
DVCPRO HD-LP (720P)  
DVCPRO HD (1080i)  
DVCPRO HD (720P)  
DVCPRO50 (422)  
DVCPRO (411)  
Hd 720P  
Hd 1080 SP  
Hd 720P SP  
Sd 50  
Sd 25  
TAPE/EE switch  
This is used to select the signals which are to be  
output in the STOP mode.  
TAPE:  
DVCPRO50 (420P)  
DV  
Sd 50P  
The DV lamp on the counter  
display lights.  
–––—  
DVCAM  
The signals played back from the tape are  
output.  
EE:  
RESET button  
When this is pressed in the CTL mode, the counter  
display is reset to zero.  
No optional board installed  
The signals selected by menu item No.106  
[EJECT EE SEL] are output. The black signal  
for the video signals and mute for the audio  
output are the factory settings.  
REC INHIBIT switch2  
This is used to enable or disable recording on the  
cassette tape.  
ON : Recording on the cassette tape is disabled.  
The REC INHIBIT lamp on the display  
lights.  
OFF : When the cassette tapes accidental  
erasure prevention mechanism is at the  
recording enable setting, recording onto the  
cassette tape is enabled.  
When the AJ-YA120AG or AJ-YAD120AG is  
installed  
The signals selected by menu item No.600  
[VIDEO IN SEL] are output as the video  
signals, and the signals selected by menu item  
No.700 [AUDIO IN SEL] are output as the  
audio signals.  
However, when 1394is selected as the  
VIDEO IN SEL setting, the audio input signals  
will also be supplied from the DV connector  
(digital video interface).  
<Note>  
The image and sound may be disrupted when this  
switchs position is changed.  
2 This function is operational only when the AJ-  
YA120AG (optional accessory) or AJ-YAD120AG  
(optional accessory) has been installed.  
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Parts and their functions  
Rear panel  
TC  
IN  
HD/SD REF VIDEO IN  
(OPTION)  
VIDEO OUT  
Y/G  
1
P
/B  
/R  
B
75  
ON  
(OPTION)  
P
R
OFF  
OUT  
2(SUPER)  
DC OUT  
AC IN  
AUDIO  
MON  
OUT  
AUDIO OUT  
AUDIO IN (OPTIN
L
12V 250mA  
PUSH  
PUSH  
CH  
1
CH  
2
CH  
1
CH  
2
FUSE 50V T2.5AH  
F1  
R
PUSH  
PUSH  
R
E
M
O
T
CH  
3
CH  
4
CH  
3
CH  
4
E
SIGNAL  
GND  
DC IN  
L
R
MONITOR  
AC IN inlet  
This is the AC power inlet.  
Connect the accessory power cable here.  
<Note>  
Supplying +12V power to the GND terminal by mistake may give  
rise to ignition, resulting in a fire, or it may cause injury.  
When both an AC power supply and DC power  
supply have been connected, the AC power supply  
takes priority.  
DC OUT socket  
This is the DC 12V output socket.  
Power is supplied from here to the external remote  
controller (AJ-A95).  
The DC power cable is packed together with the  
AJ-A95.  
DC IN socket  
This is the input connector for the DC 12V supply  
voltage.  
Use the optional AC adapter (AJ-B75 or AJ-B95).  
When the voltage has dropped to around 10.6V, the  
units power is automatically turned off. (When  
TYPE-Aor TYPE-Bis not selected as the menu  
item No.180 [BATTERY SEL] setting)  
Pin No.  
Signal  
Ground  
–––  
–––  
+12 V  
2
1
3
4
1
2
3
4
Even when the supply voltage is restored later, the  
power will not automatically come back on. The  
POWER switch must be set to OFF and then back  
to ON several seconds later.  
When both AC power supply and DC power supply  
are connected, the AC power supply takes priority.  
Fuse holder  
This holds the AC 250 V/2.5 A fuse (time lag type).  
<Note>  
Use the fuse specified by Panasonic.  
Pin No.  
Signal  
Ground  
–––  
–––  
+12 V  
1
1
2
3
4
2
3
4
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Parts and their functions  
Rear panel  
VIDEO OUT (1, 2, Y/G, PB/B, PR/R) connectors  
By changing the menu item No.615 [V OUT SEL]  
setting, either analog composite video signals or  
HD analog component Y (or G) signals are output  
from the VIDEO OUT1 connector.  
By selecting the menu item No.616 [OUT MATRIX]  
setting, Y/PB/PR or R/G/B signals can be selected  
as the HD analog component signals.  
AUDIO OUT/MONITOR connector (CH1, CH2,  
CH3, CH4)  
These are the output connectors for the analog  
audio signals.  
The CH3 and CH4 connectors are also used as the  
audio monitor output connectors (left and right  
channels). (See page 9)  
Video signals with superimposed information  
embedded can be output from the VIDEO OUT2  
connector.  
Whether superimposed information is to be  
embedded in the signals is selected using menu  
item No.005 [SUPER].  
AUDIO MONITOR connectors  
These are the audio monitor output connectors.  
The same signals are output as the headphone  
output signals.  
<Note>  
The output signal level is fixed.  
<Notes>  
OWhen HD analog component output or HD SDI  
REMOTE CONTROL connector  
An external remote controller (AJ-95: optional  
accessory) is connected here to enable the unit to  
be operated using an external device.  
<Notes>  
2
output signals are output with the 60 Hz or 24  
2
Hz system frequency, the SD SDI signals will  
be output without the sync signals (NO SYNC),  
and the analog composite signals will be output  
in the black-and-white mode (burst OFF).  
OA dummy sync signal for preventing the monitor  
from operating incorrectly is added to the sync  
signals in the RGB output.  
OSet the LOCAL/MENU/REMOTE switch to  
REMOTE.  
OThe connector satisfies the RS-422A interface  
standard, but no editing-related functions are  
operational.  
TC IN connector2  
This is used to record an external time code onto  
the tape.  
Pin No.  
Signal  
Frame Ground  
Transmit A  
Receive B  
Receive Common  
––—–  
Transmit Common  
Transmit B  
Receive A  
Frame Ground  
1
6
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
9
TC OUT connector  
This is used to output the playback time code  
5
during playback.  
During recording , the time code generated by the  
2
internal time code generator is output from this  
connector.  
Fan motor  
This is provided to cool off the unit.  
HD/SD REF VIDEO IN connectors and 75  
termination switch2  
Grips  
These are the input connectors for the HD/SD  
reference video signal. For termination, set the  
switch to ON.  
Grips are provided on both sides of the unit, but the  
unit should be placed on a flat, level surface for  
operation.  
<Notes>  
OWhen inputting an HD reference signal to the  
connector, input a tri-level sync signal with  
positive and negative polarities. Also, supply  
signals matching the input signals and tape  
format.  
OWhen inputting an SD reference signal to the  
connector, use composite video signals which  
satisfy the RS-170A standard or a black burst  
signal.  
Option panel  
When the AJ-YA120AG or AJ-YAD120AG option is  
to be installed, remove this panel, and replace it  
with the panel packed with the option.  
For details on installation, refer to the instructions  
accompanying the option concerned.  
2 This function is operational only when the AJ-  
YA120AG (optional accessory) has been  
installed.  
AUDIO IN connectors (CH1, CH2, CH3, CH4)2  
These are the input connectors for the analog audio  
signals.  
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Tapes  
Inserting the tape  
Align the cassette with the center of the slot and push  
it gently inside.  
EJECT  
POWER  
ON  
The cassette tape is loaded automatically.  
OFF  
LOCAL REMOTE  
AUDIO SELECT  
MENU  
INPUT  
METER  
ANALOG CH3-4  
REC  
OFF  
REC INH (OPTION)  
ON  
CH  
CH  
1
3
CH  
2
4
PULL  
FOR VAR  
CH  
720  
P
CH1·2 CH3·4  
RESET  
REW  
PAGE  
STOP  
FF  
SEARCH  
MODE  
PLAY  
PAUSE/STILL REC(OPTION) TAPE  
AUDIO OUT SEL  
CH1  
COUNTER  
ST  
CH2  
DOWN MENU UP  
s
DATA  
r
SET  
EE  
AUDIO MON SELECT  
M cassette size  
L cassette size  
Usable tapes  
Consumer DV, DVCAM cassettes  
Standard DV, DVCAM cassettes  
Mini DV, DVCAM cassettes  
Precautions for using consumer DV and DVCAM  
cassettes  
OUse a cassette adapter (AJ-CS455P) when using  
Note that long-playing mini DV cassette tapes  
(80 minutes in standard mode, 120 minutes in  
long-playing mode) cannot be used.  
mini DV or DVCAM cassette tapes.  
Inserting a mini DV or DVCAM cassette tape into  
the unit without using a cassette adapter may  
cause trouble or malfunctioning.  
For  
consumer  
DV  
tapes,  
Panasonic  
recommends the Panasonic brand.  
OTapes recorded in the LP modes cannot be  
played back.  
OWhen editing material recorded on a consumer  
DV or DVCAM cassette tape, record the material  
onto a DVCPRO tape or onto another broadcast  
VTR before use.  
OThe maximum transport speed of a mini DV or  
DVCAM cassette tape is 32x normal tape speed.  
OThe images may be disrupted when a consumer  
DV or DVCAM cassette tape is played back in a  
slow motion mode.  
OTo protect your tapes, refrain as much as  
possible from repeatedly cueing up the tapes in  
consumer DV or DVCAM cassettes at the same  
place.  
M cassettes  
DVCPRO HD-LP  
Tapes with  
up  
to  
33  
minutes  
of  
recording/playback (AJ-HP33EMG)  
DVCPRO 25/50/50P HD playback tapes  
L cassettes  
DVCPRO HD-LP  
Tapes  
with  
up  
to  
92  
minutes  
of  
recording/playback  
HP92ELG)  
(AJ-HP64ELG,  
AJ-  
DVCPRO 25/50/50P HD playback tapes  
OWhen consumer DV or DVCAM cassette tapes  
are used, the maximum STILL TIMER time is set  
to 10 seconds.  
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Operation  
Turning on the units power  
STOP mode  
<Precaution for STILL TIMER setting>  
OIf the same locations on the same tape are  
repeatedly used, the cumulative standby time at  
these same locations will continue to mount up. To  
protect your tapes, minimize the amount of standby  
time at the same locations on the tapes.  
EJECT  
EJECT  
POWER  
ON  
POWER  
ON  
OFF  
OFF  
LOCAL REMOTE  
LOCAL REMOTE  
AUDIO SELECT  
AUDIO SELECT  
MENU  
MENU  
INPUT  
METER  
INPUT  
METER  
ANALOG CH3-4  
REC  
OFF  
REC INH (OPTION)  
ON  
ANALOG CH3-4  
REC  
OFF  
REC INH (OPTION)  
ON  
CH  
CH  
1
3
CH  
2
4
CH  
CH  
1
3
CH  
2
4
PULL  
PULL  
FOR VAR  
FOR VAR  
CH  
CH  
720  
P
CH1·2 CH3·4  
720  
P
CH1·2 CH3·4  
RESET  
RESET  
REW  
PAGE  
STOP  
FF  
SEARCH  
MODE  
PLAY  
PAUSE/STILL REC(OPTION) TAPE  
REW  
PAGE  
STOP  
FF  
SEARCH  
MODE  
PLAY  
PAUSE/STILL REC(OPTION) TAPE  
AUDIO OUT SEL  
AUDIO OUT SEL  
CH1  
CH1  
COUNTER  
COUNTER  
ST  
ST  
CH2  
CH2  
DOWN MENU UP  
s
DATA  
r
SET  
EE  
DOWN MENU UP  
s
DATA  
r
SET  
EE  
AUDIO MON SELECT  
AUDIO MON SELECT  
1
15  
Operation  
Recording  
To end the recording, press the STOP button.  
Recording now ends, and the unit is set to the  
stop mode.  
6
This function can be used only when the AJ-YA120AG  
(optional accessory) has been installed.  
<Note>  
Check that the SERVO lamp remains lighted during  
recording. When it flashes or it is off, the playback  
images will be disrupted.  
Set the cassette tapes erasure prevention tab  
to recording enable, and insert the tape.  
1
Press the STOP button to set the unit to the  
STOP mode.  
2
Pause/recording  
(follow-on recording)  
Selecting the input video signals  
Use menu item No.600 [VIDEO IN SEL] to select  
the video input signals.  
3
Press the PAUSE/STILL button while the  
1
cassette tape is playing back.  
1. Selecting the input audio signals  
4
1) Connect the signals to be recorded.  
2) Use menu item No.700 [AUDIO IN SEL] to  
select the audio input signals.  
Press the REC button to set the unit to the  
REC PAUSE mode.  
The monitor display now switches to the E-E  
2
<Note>  
screen.  
When 1394is selected as the menu item  
No.600 [VIDEO IN SEL] setting, the audio  
signals are input from the DV connector (digital  
video interface) regardless of the AUDIO IN  
SEL setting.  
When REC-P or ALL has been selected as the  
menu item No.154 [AUTO BACK] setting, the  
tape will be rewound for several seconds from  
the position where the PAUSE/STILL button was  
pressed.  
2. Adjusting the analog audio levels  
OAdjust the levels of the audio input signals  
when analog audio signals have been  
selected as the audio input signals.  
When the audio recording level controls are  
at their pushed-in positions, the audio  
signals are recorded at the proper levels.  
<Note>  
Press the PAUSE/STILL button to start  
recording.  
The tape now runs as far as the position where  
the PAUSE/STILL button was pressed in step 1,  
and recording commences.  
<Note>  
3
The E-E screen is now displayed.  
When HD SDI signals or signals from the DV  
connector (digital video interface) are selected  
as the audio input signals, it is not possible to  
adjust their level.  
Press the PAUSE/STILL button again to  
temporarily stop the recording.  
When REC-P or ALL has been selected as the  
menu item No.154 [AUTO BACK] setting, the  
tape will be rewound for several seconds from  
the position where the PAUSE/STILL button was  
pressed, and then it will stop temporarily.  
4
While holding down the REC button, press  
the PLAY button.  
The REC and PLAY lamps light, and recording  
commences.  
5
When ALL has been selected as the menu item  
No.154 [AUTO BACK] setting, the tape is  
rewound for several seconds from the position  
where the REC and PLAY buttons were pressed.  
The tape will run up, and recording will start from  
the position where the REC and PLAY buttons  
were pressed so that the new recording will  
follow on from the previous recording with no  
disruptions in the continuity of the images.  
Follow-on recording can be performed by  
repeating steps 3 and 4.  
5
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Operation  
Playback  
VTR operation  
status  
Resulting VTR  
operation  
Button operated  
SEARCH  
FF or REW  
PLAY or STOP  
SEARCH  
PLAY or STOP  
SEARCH  
PLAY or STOP  
FF  
Search still  
Insert a cassette tape into the unit.  
1
2
PLAY or STOP  
FF or REW  
Press the PLAY button.  
Normal playback now commences.  
PLAY or STOP  
FWD search (cue)  
PLAY or STOP  
REV search (review)  
PLAY or STOP  
FWD search (cue)  
REV search (review)  
FF  
FF  
To end playback, press the STOP button.  
The VTR is set to the stop mode.  
3
REW  
<Notes>  
OCheck that the SERVO lamp remains lighted during  
recording. When it flashes or it is off, the playback  
images will be disrupted.  
OWhen playback starts up, the images will be  
disrupted for a moment.  
Search still  
REW  
SEARCH  
FF  
FWD search speed  
switching  
FWD search (cue)  
REW  
REV search (review)  
FWD search still  
REW  
Cue/review  
PAUSE/STILL  
SEARCH  
FF  
When the FF or REW button is pressed while one of  
the search modes (search still, FWD search, REV  
search, FWD search still or REV search still) is  
established, the tape is cued or reviewed at the speed  
which was set using menu item No.150 [SEARCH  
SPEED].  
FWD search (cue)  
REV search  
(review)  
REV search speed  
switching  
REW  
Furthermore, when the FF is pressed during cue or  
the REW button is pressed during review, the cue or  
review speed can be increased to 1.85x normal tape  
speed. When the FF or REW button is pressed again,  
the tape is restored to the speed which was set using  
menu item No.150 [SEARCH SPEED].  
When the SEARCH button is pressed in the FF mode  
or REW mode, the tape first slows down to the speed  
which was set using menu item No.150 [SEARCH  
SPEED], and cue or review is then performed.  
When the PAUSE/STILL button is pressed during cue  
or review, the tape is temporarily stopped (paused).  
When it is pressed again, cue or review is resumed.  
PAUSE/STILL  
REV search still  
PAUSE/STILL or  
SEARCH or REW  
FWD search (cue)  
REV search (review)  
REV search (review)  
FWD search still  
REW  
PAUSE/STILL or  
SEARCH or REW  
REV search still  
Any status  
FF  
FWD search (cue)  
PLAY  
PLAY  
STOP  
STOP  
Still image playback  
Press the PAUSE/STILL button during playback.  
When it is pressed again, normal playback is restored.  
<Notes>  
ONo sound is heard during still image playback.  
ONoise may appear on the still images.  
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Operation  
Variable speed playback  
Linear 0.3k playback  
(when AJ-A95 is connected)  
The unit is set to the slow still mode when the  
SEARCH button is pressed during still image playback  
(PLAY PAUSE).  
When the FF or REW button is now pressed, the tape  
is played back at the linear 0.3k speed.  
Pressing the PAUSE/STILL button during linear 0.3k  
playback will pause the tape.  
When the AJ-A95 (option) is connected to the  
REMOTE connector, the tape speed can be varied by  
operating the search dial on the AJ-A95.  
<Notes>  
ONoise may appear on the screen when the tape is  
playing back at a speed other than 1k.  
ODuring variable speed playback, the sound  
recorded on the analog CUE track is played back.  
When the PAUSE/STILL button is pressed again,  
linear 0.3k playback resumes.  
VTR operation  
status  
Resulting VTR  
operation  
Button operated  
PAUSE/STILL  
PLAY  
PLAY PAUSE  
PAUSE/STILL or  
PLAY  
PLAY  
PLAY PAUSE  
Slow still  
SEARCH  
PLAY  
FF  
Slow still  
PLAY  
FWD slow  
REV slow  
REV slow  
FWD slow still  
FWD slow  
REV slow still  
REW  
REW  
FWD slow  
REV slow  
SEARCH or  
PAUSE/STILL  
FF  
SEARCH or  
PAUSE/STILL  
PAUSE/STILL or  
SEARCH or FF  
FWD slow  
REV slow  
REV slow  
FWD slow still  
REV slow still  
REW  
PAUSE/STILL or  
SEARCH or REW  
FF  
FWD slow  
PLAY  
STOP  
FF  
PLAY  
Any status  
Any status  
STOP  
STOP 5 FF  
STOP 5 REW  
REW  
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Operation  
Repeat playback  
Setting the BEGIN and END points  
Setting the repeat playback mode  
Set the VTR to the menu mode.  
(This is done by setting the LOCAL/MENU/  
REMOTE switch to the MENU position).  
Set the VTR to the menu mode.  
(This is done by setting the LOCAL/MENU/  
REMOTE switch to the MENU position).  
1
1
Select menu item No.161 [CTL (TC) BGN] or  
Select menu item No.160 [MEMORY MODE],  
and select the repeat playback mode.  
2
2
No.162 [END], and press the DATA+ button  
(PAUSE/STILL button) or DATA- button (PLAY  
button).  
Operation  
Setting  
<Note>  
Whether a setting is to be entered can be  
selected by operating the DATA+ button and  
DATAbutton.  
The – –:– –:– –:– – display appears when there is  
no setting. When repeat playback is performed  
in this status, the BEGIN point serves as the tape  
start and END point as the tape end.  
OFF  
Normal operation  
When the tape is fast forwarded or rewound, it  
stops near the BEGIN point.  
M-STOP  
REPT1  
When the tape is played back to the END point, it  
is rewound to the BEGIN point where it stops.  
When the tape is played back to the END point, it  
is rewound to the BEGIN point and played back  
again, and these operations are repeated.  
CONT  
Use the COUNTER button to select TC or CTL.  
3
<Note>  
When the RESET button is pressed, the display  
is reset to 00:00:00:00.  
Set the LOCAL/MENU/REMOTE switch to the  
LOCAL or REMOTE position.  
3
<Notes>  
Use the UP button (FF button) and DOWN  
4
OThe image will deteriorate if the same tape is  
played back over and over again. Once a tape has  
been played back for a hundred or so times,  
replace it with a new one.  
OThe image which is to be output when the tape is  
returned to the BEGIN point in the repeat playback  
mode can be set using menu item No.163 [REPT  
MODE].  
button (STOP button) to select the digit to be  
changed (the one that is flashing).  
The frame digits cannot be selected, and they  
always appear as 00.”  
The DATA+ button (PAUSE/STILL button) and  
DATAbutton (PLAY button) are used to  
change the value displayed.  
5
When FREEZE is selected as the menu item  
No.163 [REPT MODE] setting, the playback image  
will not freeze properly if the tape end is set to  
serve as the END point. Set the END point in a  
section of the tape where images have been  
recorded.  
After performing the settings, press the SET  
button (REC button).  
The settings are now stored in the memory.  
6
<Note>  
OIf the counter display mode (TC/CTL) established  
using the menu item No.161 [CTL (TC) BGN] or  
No.162 [END] setting and the counter display mode  
(TC/CTL) in which repeat playback is to be  
performed do not correspond, the REPEAT lamp  
flashes, and the repeat playback operation will not  
be performed.  
If the MODE button (SEARCH) button is pressed  
without first pressing the SET button after the  
settings have been performed, the settings will  
not be stored in the memory and the statuses  
established prior to those settings will be  
restored.  
Set the LOCAL/MENU/REMOTE switch to the  
LOCAL or REMOTE position.  
7
19  
 
Time code & user’s bit  
Time code  
When the DATA+ button (PAUSE/STILL  
button) or DATAbutton (PLAY button) is  
pressed, the value of the first digit starts  
flashing.  
4
5
The time code signals generated by the time code  
generator (time code signal generator) are recorded  
on the tape, and their values are read by the time  
code reader (time code signal reader) to indicate  
absolute positions on the tape in increments of hours,  
minutes, seconds and frames.  
When the MENU-UP button (FF button) or  
MENU-DOWN button (STOP button) is  
pressed, the next digit whose value is to be  
changed starts flashing.  
The time code itself is written in the sub code area  
(data area) of the helical track.  
This enables the VTRs playback speed to be read  
from the stop mode to slow playback or even to high-  
speed playback.  
The time code values are indicated on the display or  
superimposed onto the screen.  
Use the DATA+ button (PAUSE/STILL button)  
or DATAbutton (PLAY button) to change the  
value.  
6
7
After performing the setting, press the SET  
button (REC) button.  
(The display now returns to the regular menu  
TCR. 00  
:
07  
t
:
04  
t
:
24  
t
t
Hours  
Minutes Seconds Frames  
screen.)  
Set the LOCAL/MENU/REMOTE switch to the  
LOCAL or REMOTE position.  
8
Users bit  
The users bit is a 32-bit (8-digit) information frame  
among the time code signals which has been released  
to users. It can be used to record the operator  
number or other such information.  
Setting the time code  
(from the front panel)  
The alphanumerics which can be used for the users  
bit are the numbers 0 to 9 and the letters A, B, D, E  
and F.  
When AJ-YA120AG (optional accessory) or AJ-  
YAD120AG (optional accessory) has been installed  
and INT has been selected as the menu item No.507  
[TC SOURCE] setting, the time code can be set from  
the front panel.  
Setting the time code  
(from the menu)  
Hold down the RESET button for at least two  
seconds.  
1
This function can be used only when the AJ-YA120AG  
(optional accessory) or AJ-YAD120AG (optional  
accessory) has been installed.  
Now perform steps 4 to 7 of Setting the time  
code (from the menu).”  
<Notes>  
ODisplayed as the initial value is the current value of  
Set the VTR to the menu mode.  
(This is done by setting the LOCAL/MENU/  
REMOTE switch to the MENU position).  
1
the time code generator.  
OPressing the RESET button while TC PRESET is  
being set (status in which the numbers are flashing)  
will reset the setting to 00000000.  
OThe time code cannot be set when REGEN is set  
using a combination of menu items No.503 [TCG  
MODE] and No.505 [TCG REGEN].  
Set menu item No.507 [TC SOURCE] to INT.  
2
Select menu item No.530 [TC PRESET].  
OWhen the MODE button (SEARCH button) is  
pressed without first pressing the SET button after  
the setting has been performed, the time code  
setting is canceled, and the display returns to the  
regular menu screen.  
3
20  
 
Time code & user’s bit  
Setting the users bit  
Playing back the time code and  
users bit  
This function can be used only when the AJ-YA120AG  
(optional accessory) or AJ-YAD120AG (optional  
accessory) is installed.  
Set the unit to the STOP mode.  
1
Set the VTR to the menu mode.  
(This is done by setting the LOCAL/MENU/  
REMOTE switch to the MENU position).  
1
Set the COUNTER button to TC or UB.  
TC : The time code is displayed.  
UB : The users bit is displayed.  
2
Select menu item No.531 [UB PRESET].  
2
Press the PLAY button.  
Playback commences, and the time code  
appears on the display.  
When CMPST has been selected as the menu  
item No.005 [SUPER] setting, the time code  
value is superimposed onto the video signals  
which are output from the VIDEO OUT2  
connector.  
3
The following steps are the same as for setting  
the time code.  
<Notes>  
OWhen a drop frame time code is read, the colon  
between the seconds and frames is replaced with a  
period.  
OWhen the time code signal is temporarily missing, it  
is automatically filled in by the CTL signal.  
Below are displayed.  
Superimposed display  
T2R  
00 : 07 : 04 : 24  
An asterisk 2 appears here when  
the time code signal is temporarily  
missing.  
In the case of a drop frame, a period (.)  
appears in place of the colon between the  
seconds and frames.  
Counter display  
TC  
UB  
00 : 07 : 04 : 24  
This flashes when the time code  
signal is temporarily missing.  
In the case of a drop frame, a period (.)  
appears in place of the colon between the  
seconds and frames.  
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Superimposed screen displays  
The control signal, time code, etc. are displayed on  
the TV monitor in the form of abbreviations when the  
units VIDEO OUT2 connector is connected to a TV  
monitor.  
In addition, when the optional AJ-YA120AG is  
installed, the connector from which the superimposing  
is output can be changed using the menu item No.005  
[SUPER] setting. (See page 33)  
<Note>  
When the DATA+ button or DATAbutton is pressed  
together with the PAGE button, the superimposing  
can be displayed and the established settings can be  
checked.  
Even while the PAGE button is pressed, the actual  
statuses can be checked using the DATA+ button or  
DATAbutton.  
The original display is restored when the MODE  
button or SET button is pressed.  
TV monitor  
Remaining tape display  
The display position for the remaining tape display  
can be changed using the menu item No.003  
[REMAIN SEL] setting. (See page 33)  
TCR  
:
:
:
22 22 22 22  
Abbreviation  
CTL (control signal)  
TCR (time code playback value)  
UBR (users bit playback value)  
Remaining tape time  
Total tape duration  
TCR  
:
:
:
R 23  
/ 30  
22 22 22 22  
Characters displayed  
The background of the characters superimposed on  
the display can be changed using menu item No.009  
[CHARA TYPE].  
TV monitor  
The figure shows what is displayed when R/TTL has  
been selected as the menu item No.003 [REMAIN  
SEL] setting.  
TCR  
:
:
:
TCR  
:
:
:
22 22 22 22  
22 22 22 22  
TV monitor  
TV monitor  
Display position  
The position where the superimposed characters are  
displayed can be changed using menu items No.007  
[CHARA H-POS] and No.008 [CHARA V-POS].  
TCR  
:
:
:
22 22 22 22  
TCR  
:
:
:
22 22 22 22  
TV monitor  
TV monitor  
22  
 
Superimposed screen displays  
TIME mode  
Operation mode  
What data is to be displayed can be selected using  
menu item No.006 [DISPLAY SEL].  
TIME:  
Counter value  
T&STA:  
TCR  
:
:
:
22 22 22 22  
Counter value  
Counter value, VTR operation mode  
T&S&M:  
TV monitor  
Counter value, VTR operation mode, tape format  
and error messages  
T&RT:  
T&STA mode  
Counter value, time of recording  
T&YMD:  
Counter value, date of recording  
(year 5 month 5 day, in this sequence)  
T&MDY:  
TCR  
:
:
:
22 22 22 22  
Counter value  
Counter value, date of recording  
(month 5 day 5 year, in this sequence)  
T&DMY:  
STOP  
VTR operation mode  
TV monitor  
Counter value, date of recording  
(day 5 month 5 year, in this sequence)  
T&UB:  
T&S&M mode  
Counter value, users bit  
The time code is displayed following the users bit  
when UB is selected using the COUNTER button.  
T&CTL:  
Counter value  
TCR  
:
:
:
22 22 22 22  
Counter value, tape timer  
The time code is displayed following the tape timer  
when CTL is selected using the COUNTER button.  
T&T:  
STOP  
VTR operation mode  
DVCPRO_HD  
Tape format and error  
message  
TV monitor  
Counter value, time code  
<Note>  
When the tape start or end is detected during VTR  
operation mode, BOT (beginning of tape) or EOT  
(end of tape) is indicated at the start of the line.  
Display examples:  
<Note>  
REC TIME and REC DATE are displayed only when a  
DV or DVCAM format tape is being played back. The  
operation mode is displayed when a DVCPRO HD-LP,  
DVCPRO HD, DVCPRO50, DVCPRO P or DVCPRO  
format tape is used.  
EOT STOP  
(STOP status at tape end)  
BOT STANDBY OFF  
(standby status at tape start)  
23  
 
Setup (initial settings)  
This 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  
are indicated on the front panel display.  
Furthermore, a user setting memory in which to store  
one set of settings is provided, enabling the desired  
settings to be stored for future use.  
Press the MENU-UP button or MENU-DOWN  
button to move the cursor (2) to the item  
which is to be changed.  
The pages can be scrolled up or down by  
pressing the MENU-UP button or MENU-DOWN  
button while holding down the PAGE button.  
4
Press the DATA+ button or DATAbutton to  
change the setting.  
5
6
Setting method using the on-  
screen menus  
Press the SET button to enter the setting.  
To make changes to any other items, repeat  
steps 4, 5 and 6.  
Set the LOCAL/MENU/REMOTE switch to the  
MENU position.  
The unit is set to the menu setting mode, and the  
1
<Note>  
The setting can be canceled by pressing the  
MODE button.  
menu screen appears on the video monitor.  
To change another item without entering the  
setting, press the MODE button, and then repeat  
steps 4, 5 and 6.  
SETUP MENU  
MAIN  
NO.00  
2
00 SYSTEM  
000 BASIC  
Set the LOCAL/MENU/REMOTE switch to the  
LOCAL or REMOTE position.  
This completes the menu setting procedure.  
100 OPERATION  
200 INTERFACE  
400 TAPE PROTECT  
500 TIME CODE  
600 VIDEO  
7
700 AUDIO  
A00 MENU  
Returning to the factory  
settings  
In the menu setting mode, the REW, STOP, FF,  
SEARCH, PLAY, PAUSE/STILL and REC  
function buttons work as the PAGE, MENU-  
DOWN, MENU-UP, MODE, DATA, DATA+ and  
SET buttons.  
Set the LOCAL/MENU/REMOTE switch to the  
MENU position.  
The unit is set to the menu setting mode, and the  
menu screen appears on the video monitor.  
1
Press the MENU-UP button or MENU-DOWN  
button to move the cursor (2) to the menu  
where changes are to be made.  
2
3
Press the RESET button.  
2
The unit is now set to the default setting mode,  
and the default setting screen now appears on  
the video monitor.  
Press the MODE button, and set the menu  
items.  
To return to the menu screen, press the MODE  
SELECT MODE  
2 0 ESCAPE  
1 LOAD  
button while holding down the PAGE button.  
2 SAVE  
3 PROTECT  
24  
 
Setup (initial settings)  
Press the MENU-UP button or MENU-DOWN  
button to move the cursor to the LOAD  
position, and press the SET button.  
Press the MENU-UP button or MENU-DOWN  
button to move the cursor to the SAVE  
position, and press the SET button.  
3
4
The unit is set to the LOAD mode, and the LOAD  
The unit is set to the SAVE mode, and the SAVE  
screen appears on the video monitor.  
screen appears on the video monitor.  
SETUP MENU  
2 NO  
FACTORY  
<LOAD>  
SETUP MENU  
2 NO  
USER (ALL)  
<SAVE>  
USER (ALL)  
USER (NOT SYSTEM)  
USER (NOT SYSTEM)  
Press the MENU-UP button or MENU-DOWN  
button to move the cursor to the USER (ALL)  
position, and press the SET button.  
OWhen the cursor is moved to USER (NOT  
SYSTEM) and this operation is performed, all  
the settings except the SYSTEM menu  
settings are updated.  
OWhen the cursor is moved to NO and this  
operation is performed, the display returns to  
the menu screen without updating the settings.  
5
6
Press the MENU-UP button or MENU-DOWN  
button to move the cursor to the FACTORY  
position, and press the SET button.  
OWhen the cursor is moved to FACTORY and  
this operation is performed, all the settings  
except the SYSTEM menu settings are  
returned to the factory settings.  
OWhen the cursor is moved to NO and this  
operation is performed, the display returns to  
the menu screen without restoring the factory  
settings.  
4
5
The screen prompting the user to confirm  
whether the settings are to be saved now  
appears. To save the settings, press the  
MENU-UP button or MENU-DOWN button to  
move the cursor to the YES position, and  
press the SET button.  
Set the LOCAL/MENU/REMOTE switch to the  
LOCAL or REMOTE position.  
This completes the menu setting procedure.  
The settings are now stored in the memory.  
Setting the user defaults  
SAVE OK?  
2
NO  
YES  
Set the LOCAL/MENU/REMOTE switch to the  
MENU position.  
The unit is set to the menu setting mode, and the  
menu screen appears on the video monitor.  
1
Set the LOCAL/MENU/REMOTE switch to the  
LOCAL or REMOTE position.  
This completes the menu setting procedure.  
7
Perform the operations in steps 2 to 6 for  
2
Setting method using the on-screen menus,”  
and change to the desired settings.  
Press the RESET button.  
3
The unit is now set to the default setting mode,  
and the default setting screen now appears on  
the video monitor.  
SELECT MODE  
2 0 ESCAPE  
1 LOAD  
2 SAVE  
3 PROTECT  
25  
 
Setup (initial settings)  
Loading the user defaults  
Menu protection  
By setting the unit to the menu protection mode, the  
setup menu can no longer be opened even when the  
LOCAL/MENU/REMOTE switch is set to the MENU  
position.  
Set the LOCAL/MENU/REMOTE switch to the  
MENU position.  
The unit is 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 set to the menu setting mode, and the  
menu screen appears on the video monitor.  
1
Press the RESET button.  
2
The unit is now set to the default setting mode,  
and the default setting screen now appears on  
the video monitor.  
SELECT MODE  
2 0 ESCAPE  
1 LOAD  
Press the RESET button.  
2
The unit is now set to the default setting mode,  
and the default setting screen now appears on  
the video monitor.  
2 SAVE  
3 PROTECT  
SELECT MODE  
2 0 ESCAPE  
1 LOAD  
Press the MENU-UP button or MENU-DOWN  
button to move the cursor to the LOAD  
position, and press the SET button.  
3
2 SAVE  
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  
3
SETUP MENU  
2 NO  
FACTORY  
<LOAD>  
button to move the cursor to the PROTECT  
position, and press the SET button.  
The unit is set to the menu protection setting  
mode, and the screen prompting the user to  
confirm the menu protection appears on the  
video monitor.  
USER (ALL)  
USER (NOT SYSTEM)  
MENU PROTECT OK?  
Press the MENU-UP button or MENU-DOWN  
button to move the cursor to the USER (ALL)  
position, and press the SET button.  
OWhen the cursor is moved to USER (NOT  
SYSTEM) and this operation is performed,  
everything except the SYSTEM menu settings  
operates according to the user settings stored  
in the memory.  
OWhen the cursor is moved to NO and this  
operation is performed, the display returns to  
the menu screen without changing to the user  
settings stored in the memory.  
4
5
2
NO  
YES  
To initiate menu protection, press the MENU-  
UP button or MENU-DOWN button to move  
the cursor to the YES position, and press the  
SET button.  
4
The menu screen now appears.  
Set the LOCAL/MENU/REMOTE switch to the  
LOCAL or REMOTE position.  
This completes the menu setting procedure.  
26  
 
Setup (initial settings)  
Displaying the DIAG menu  
Set the LOCAL/MENU/REMOTE switch to the  
LOCAL or REMOTE position.  
The unit is now set to the menu protection mode.  
When the LOCAL/MENU/REMOTE switch is set  
to the MENU position, the unit is not set to the  
menu setting mode, and MENU PROTECTED”  
appears on the video monitor screen.  
5
The unit comes with a function for displaying the hour  
meter,” “software versionand deck serial No.on the  
video monitor.  
Set the LOCAL/MENU/REMOTE switch to the  
MENU position while holding down the EJECT  
button.  
1
<Note>  
If, during the setting of the menu protection  
mode, the LOCAL/MENU/REMOTE switch is set  
to the MENU position while the COUNTER button  
on the front panel is held down, the unit is set to  
the menu setting mode, and the regular menu  
settings can be performed.  
The unit is set to the DIAG display mode, and the  
hour meter and deck serial No. appear on the  
video monitor.  
DIAGMENU  
HOURS METER  
Ser 222222222  
H00 OPERATION  
H01 DRUM RUN  
H02 TAPE RUN  
H03 THREADING  
H04 F LOADING  
H11 DRUM RUN r  
H12 TAPE RUN r  
Perform steps 2 to 7 of Setting method using  
00000H  
00000H  
00000H  
00000T  
00000T  
00000H  
00000H  
the on-screen menus.”  
Releasing the menu protection  
mode  
H13 THREADING r 00000T  
H14 F LOADING r 00000T  
Set the LOCAL/MENU/REMOTE switch to the  
MENU position while holding down the  
COUNTER button on the front panel.  
1
Items with rcan be reset when the unit is  
The unit is set to the menu setting mode, and the  
serviced.  
menu screen appears on the video monitor.  
With the hour meter displayed, press the  
SEARCH button.  
The software version appears on the video  
2
3
2
Perform steps 2 and 3 of the menu protection  
procedure described above.  
The screen prompting the user to confirm  
whether to initiate menu protection appears on  
the video monitor.  
monitor.  
DIAGMENU SOFT VERSION  
SYSIF  
AVDV  
SERVO  
END  
1.22-22-2.22  
1.22-22-2.22  
1.22-22-2.22  
MENU PROTECT OK?  
2
NO  
YES  
The hour meter display is restored when the  
SEARCH button is pressed again.  
Press the MENU-UP button or MENU-DOWN  
button to move the cursor to the NO position,  
and press the SET button.  
3
The menu protection mode is now released.  
Set the LOCAL/MENU/REMOTE switch to the  
LOCAL or REMOTE position.  
The unit is restored to its regular mode.  
27  
 
Setup menus  
Menus which are displayed  
The menus displayed differ depending on the setting selected for menu item No.25 [SYSTEM FREQ] and on the  
optional boards (AJ-YA120AG, AJ-YAD120AG) which have been installed.  
No optional  
board installed  
AJ-YA120AG  
installed  
AJ-YAD120AG  
installed  
Both optional boards  
installed  
No.  
Superimposed display  
59/60  
50i/25P 59/60 23/24 50i/25P 25 (HD) 25 (SD)  
59/60  
50i/25P 59/60 23/24 50i/25P 25 (HD) 25 (SD)  
No  
No  
No  
No  
No  
No  
No  
No  
No  
No  
No  
No  
No  
No  
No  
No  
No  
No  
No  
No  
No  
No  
No  
No  
12 SYS H (HD)  
14 SYS SC (SD)  
15 VO SYS H (SD)  
16 SD SYS H (SD)  
18 SCH COAR (SD)  
19 SCH FINE (SD)  
20 AV PHASE  
25 SYSTEM FREQ  
26 HD SYS H ADV  
001 LOCAL ENA  
002 TAPE TIMER  
003 REMAIN SEL  
005 SUPER  
No  
No  
No  
No  
No  
No  
No  
No  
No  
No  
No  
No  
No  
No  
No  
No  
No  
No  
006 DISPLAY SEL  
007 CHARA H POS  
008 CHARA V POS  
009 CHARA TYPE  
020 SYS FORMAT  
022 PB FORMAT  
023 FORMAT SEL  
030 HD FREQUENCY  
031 OUT REF  
No  
No  
No  
No  
No  
No  
No  
No  
No  
No  
No  
No  
No  
No  
No  
No  
No  
No  
No  
No  
No  
No  
No  
No  
101 SHTL MAX  
102 FF. REW MAX  
104 REF ALARM  
106 EJECT EE SEL  
107 EE MODE SEL  
108 PLAY DELAY  
109 CAP LOCK  
No  
No  
No  
No  
No  
No  
No  
No  
No  
No  
No  
No  
No  
No  
No  
No  
No  
No  
No  
No  
110 AUTO REW  
112 FRZ MODE SEL  
114 REC INH LAMP  
115 EJECT SW INH  
118 SP MODE INH  
150 SEARCH SPEED  
152 HUMID OPE  
154 AUTO BACK  
160 MEMORY MODE  
161 CTL BGN/TC BGN  
162 END  
No  
No  
No  
No  
No  
No  
No  
No  
No  
No  
No  
No  
No  
No  
No  
No  
No  
No  
No  
No  
No  
No  
No  
No  
No  
No  
163 REPT MODE  
180 BATTERY SEL  
181 TYPE-A NEAR  
182 TYPE-A END  
28  
 
Setup menus  
No optional  
board installed  
AJ-YA120AG  
installed  
AJ-YAD120AG  
installed  
Both optional boards  
installed  
No.  
Superimposed display  
59/60  
50i/25P 59/60 23/24 50i/25P 25 (HD) 25 (SD)  
59/60  
50i/25P 59/60 23/24 50i/25P 25 (HD) 25 (SD)  
183 TYPE-B NEAR  
184 TYPE-B END  
202 ID SEL  
400 STILL TIMER  
401 SRC PROTECT  
402 DRUM STDBY  
403 STOP PROTECT  
500 VITC BLANK  
501 VITC POS-1  
502 VITC POS-2  
503 TCG MODE  
No  
No  
No  
No  
No  
No  
No  
No  
No  
No  
No  
No  
No  
No  
No  
No  
No  
No  
No  
No  
No  
No  
No  
No  
No  
No  
No  
No  
No  
No  
No  
No  
No  
No  
No  
No  
No  
No  
No  
No  
No  
No  
No  
No  
No  
No  
No  
No  
No  
No  
No  
No  
504 RUN MODE  
505 TCG REGEN  
507 TC SOURCE  
508 BINARY GP  
509 PHASE CORR  
510 TCG CF FLAG  
511 DF MODE  
No  
No  
No  
No  
No  
No  
No  
No  
No  
No  
No  
No  
No  
No  
No  
No  
No  
No  
No  
No  
No  
No  
No  
No  
No  
No  
512 TC OUT REF  
513 VITC OUT  
No  
No  
No  
No  
No  
No  
No  
No  
No  
No  
No  
No  
No  
No  
No  
No  
No  
No  
No  
No  
No  
No  
No  
No  
No  
No  
No  
No  
No  
No  
No  
No  
514 HD EMBD VITC  
515 HD EMBD LTC  
530 TC PRESET  
531 UB PRESET  
600 VIDEO IN SEL  
601 VIDEO INT SG  
602 SDI IN MODE  
603 V-MUTE SEL  
604 FREEZE SEL  
615 V OUT SEL  
No  
No  
No  
No  
No  
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No  
No  
No  
No  
No  
No  
616 OUT MATRIX  
620 DOWNCON MODE  
621 UPCON V MODE  
626 D/C ENH H  
No  
No  
No  
No  
No  
No  
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627 D/C ENH V  
No  
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No  
628 U/C ENH H  
629 U/C ENH V  
No  
No  
No  
No  
No  
No  
No  
No  
No  
No  
No  
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No  
No  
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No  
No  
630 1080i>HD_OUT  
632 720p>HD_OUT  
634 480p>HD_OUT  
636 480i>HD_OUT  
676 BLK CLIP  
No  
No  
No  
No  
No  
No  
No  
No  
680 CC (F1) BLANK  
681 CC (F2) BLANK  
682 VO SETUP (HD)  
683 VO SETUP (SD)  
684 EDH (SD)  
No  
No  
No  
No  
No  
No  
No  
No  
No  
No  
No  
No  
685 ESR MODE (SD)  
686 CCR MODE (SD)  
687 SDI INDEX 0  
No  
No  
29  
 
Setup menus  
No optional  
board installed  
AJ-YA120AG  
installed  
AJ-YAD120AG  
installed  
Both optional boards  
installed  
No.  
Superimposed display  
59/60  
50i/25P 59/60 23/24 50i/25P 25 (HD) 25 (SD)  
59/60  
50i/25P 59/60 23/24 50i/25P 25 (HD) 25 (SD)  
No  
No  
No  
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No  
No  
700 AUDIO IN SEL  
701 CH1 IN LV  
702 CH2 IN LV  
703 CH3 IN LV  
704 CH4 IN LV  
706 CH1 OUT LV  
707 CH2 OUT LV  
708 CH3/L OUT LV  
709 CH4/R OUT LV  
730 REC CUE  
No  
No  
No  
No  
No  
No  
No  
No  
No  
No  
731 PB FADE  
No  
No  
732 EMBEDDED AUD  
759 DV PB ATT  
760 REC PT MUTE  
762 AUD RATE CON  
765 CUE OUT SEL  
769 MONI SEL  
770 MONITOR MIX  
771 H. PHONE MIX  
780 AUD OUT SEL  
781 IN IMP SEL  
880 DIF SPEED  
882 DIF IN CH  
No  
No  
No  
No  
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883 DIF OUT CH  
886 DIF CONFIG  
890 DIF AUD OUT  
891 DIF DV AUDIO  
894 HD>DIF OUT  
895 50M>DIF OUT  
896 25M>DIF OUT  
899 DIF SUPER  
A02 P. ON LOAD  
<Note>  
For details on menu items No.880 to 899, refer to the instructions accompanying the AJ-YAD120AG.  
30  
 
Setup menus  
SYSTEM  
Item  
Setting  
Description of settings  
Superimposed  
Superimposed  
display  
No.  
No.  
display  
12 SYS H (HD)  
0000  
1100 For adjusting the system phase of the HD SDI output signals (in 13.5 ns  
increments).  
0 : The phase is advanced.  
+: The phase is delayed.  
1100 <Note>  
:
1100  
:
:
:
2200  
The setting range is as follows:  
O 1320 to 0 to 1320 when 50i/25P, 25 (HD) or 25 (SD) is selected as the  
SYSTEM FREQ setting  
O 1375 to 0 to 1375 when 23/24 is selected as the SYSTEM FREQ setting  
14 SYS SC (SD)  
0000  
108 For adjusting the system phase of the VIDEO output and SD SDI output signals  
:
0108  
:
:
(total variable range of over 180 degrees).  
0 : The phase is advanced.  
+: The phase is delayed.  
:
0216  
108  
858 For adjusting the system phase of the VIDEO output signals (in 37 ns increments).  
: The phase is advanced.  
0 +: The phase is delayed.  
15 VO SYS H (SD)  
0000  
:
0858  
:
:
:
<Note>  
1716  
858 The setting range is 864 to 0 to 864 when 50i/25P, 25 (HD) or 25 (SD) is selected  
as the menu item No.25 [SYSTEM FREQ] setting.  
16 SD SYS H (SD)  
0000  
858 For adjusting the system phase of the SD SDI output signals (in 37 ns increments).  
:
0858  
:
:
: The phase is advanced.  
0 +: The phase is delayed.  
:
<Note>  
1716  
858 The setting range is 864 to 0 to 864 when 50i/25P, 25 (HD) or 25 (SD) is selected  
as the menu item No.25 [SYSTEM FREQ] setting.  
18 SCH COAR (SD)  
19 SCH FINE (SD)  
0000  
0001  
0002  
0003  
0 For adjusting the SCH (sub-carrier to horizontal) phase of the VIDEO output  
90 signals (4 positions in 90-degree increments).  
180 The SC phase changes, and the H phase remains unchanged.  
270  
0000  
32 For adjusting the SCH (sub-carrier to horizontal) phase of the VIDEO output  
:
0032  
:
:
signals (variable range of over 45 degrees).  
0 The SC phase changes, and the H phase remains unchanged.  
:
A range of 180 degrees is covered by using this setting in combination with item  
0064  
32 No.18 [SCH COAR(SD).  
20 AV PHASE  
0000  
100 For adjusting the phase of the AUDIO output signals in relation to the VIDEO  
:
0100  
:
:
output signals (in 20.8 µs increments).  
0 : The phase of the audio output signals is advanced in relation to the video output  
:
signals.  
0200  
100 +: The phase of the audio output signals is delayed in relation to the video output  
signals.  
indicates the factory setting.  
31  
 
Setup menus  
SYSTEM  
Item  
Setting  
Description of settings  
Superimposed  
Superimposed  
display  
No.  
No.  
display  
25 SYSTEM FREQ  
For selecting the system frequency  
0000  
0001  
0002  
59/60 0: The 59.94 Hz or 60 Hz system frequency is selected.  
50i/25P 1: The 50 Hz or 25 PsF system frequency is selected.  
At this setting, the 1080/25 PsF format signals can be recorded and played back  
in the same way as with the 1080/50i format.  
23/24 2: The 23.98 Hz or 24 Hz system frequency is selected.  
25 (HD) 3: The 25 Hz system frequency is selected. However, black signals are output  
from the SD SDI output and analog composite connectors.  
25 (SD) 4: The 25 Hz system frequency is selected. However, black signals are output  
from the HD SDI output and analog component connectors.  
<Note>  
2
2
2
2
2
0003  
2
0004  
Merely changing this items setting only causes the menu item to flash, and the  
setting itself is not reflected in the unit. To reflect a new setting in the unit, turn off  
the power and then turn it back on.  
26 HD SYS H ADV  
For selecting the output whose HD output phase is to be advanced by 90H in  
relation to the SD output.  
0000  
0001  
0H 0: Both the HD and SD signals are output in phase with the HD and SD REF  
output signals.  
90H 1: The HD signals are output at a phase advanced by 90H from the SD output  
signals.  
When the SD REF signal is input, the REF input and SD output are in-phase,  
and when the HD REF signal is input, the REF input and HD output are in-  
phase.  
<Notes>  
O The audio signals and TC signal are output in phase with the HD output.  
O With the 720p format, there is a phase difference of 120H between them.  
O This items setting is fixed to 0Hwhen 1394is selected as the menu item  
No.600 [VIDEO IN SEL] setting or when an SD format tape is being played  
back.  
2 This appears when the AJ-YA120AG (optional accessory) has been installed.  
indicates the factory setting.  
32  
 
Setup menus  
BASIC  
Item  
Setting  
Description of settings  
Superimposed  
Superimposed  
display  
No.  
No.  
display  
001 LOCAL ENA  
For setting the buttons on the front panel which can be operated when the  
LOCAL/MENU/REMOTE switch is at the REMOTE position.  
0000  
0001  
0002  
DIS 0: None of the buttons can be operated.  
ST&EJ 1: Only the STOP and EJECT buttons can be operated.  
ENA 2: All of the buttons with the exception of COUNTER and RESET can be operated.  
002 TAPE TIMER  
003 REMAIN SEL  
For setting how the time is to be displayed on the CTL counter display.  
12h 0: 12-hour display  
24h 1: 24-hour display  
0000  
0001  
For setting the superimposing of the remaining tape time and/or total tape duration  
displays onto the VIDEO OUT2 connector.  
0000  
0001  
0002  
0003  
OFF 0: No displays are superimposed.  
2L 1: The remaining tape time is displayed on the second line.  
1L 2: The remaining tape time is displayed on the first line.  
R/TTL 3: The remaining tape time is displayed on the first line and the total tape duration  
on the second line.  
<Notes>  
O The information will not be displayed when 2L is set and TIME is selected as the  
menu item No.006 [DISPLAY SEL] setting.  
O The remaining tape time will not be displayed when R/TTL is set and TIME is  
selected as the menu item No.006 [DISPLAY SEL] setting.  
005 SUPER  
For setting the superimposing of the displays onto various connectors.  
OFF 0: The displays are superimposed onto none of the output connectors.  
CMPST 1: The displays are superimposed onto VIDEO OUT2.  
0000  
0001  
0002  
0003  
0004  
0005  
0006  
CMPNT 2: The displays are superimposed onto the HD component output (Y).  
2
2
2
2
2
SDSDI 3: The displays are superimposed onto SD SDI OUT.  
2
HDSDI 4: The displays are superimposed onto HD SDI OUT.  
2
2
CPS&SD 5: The displays are superimposed onto VIDEO OUT2 and SD SDI OUT.  
CPN&HD 6: The displays are superimposed onto the HD component output (Y) and HD SDI  
OUT.  
<Note>  
Even when OFF is selected as the menu item No.005 [SUPER] setting, the superimposing will be displayed in  
accordance with what is set using menu item No.006 [DISPLAY SEL] during the menu settings. Once the menu  
settings are exited, the display follows the setting selected for menu item No.005 [SUPER].  
2 This appears when the AJ-YA120AG (optional accessory) has been installed.  
indicates the factory setting.  
33  
 
Setup menus  
BASIC  
Item  
Setting  
Description of settings  
Superimposed  
Superimposed  
display  
No.  
No.  
display  
006 DISPLAY SEL  
For setting what the information to be superimposed.  
0000  
TIME 0: Only the data is displayed.  
(Datarefers to the CTL, TC or UB value selected by the COUNTER button.)  
0001  
0002  
0003  
0004  
0005  
0006  
0007  
T&STA 1: The data and operation status are displayed.  
T&S&M 2: The data, operation status and mode are displayed.  
T&RT 3: The data and REC TIME are displayed.  
T&YMD 4: The data and REC DATE (year/month/day) are displayed.  
T&MDY 5: The data and REC DATE (month/day/year) are displayed.  
T&DMY 6: The data and REC DATE (day/month/year) are displayed.  
T&UB 7: The data and users bit are displayed. The time code is displayed after the  
users bit when the COUNTER button is set to UB.  
0008  
0009  
T&CTL 8: The data and CTL are displayed. The time code is displayed after the CTL data  
when the COUNTER button is set to CTL.  
T&T 9: The data and time code are displayed.  
<Notes>  
O Depending on the format used, the following displays appear for the modes.  
<Format>  
<Display>  
DVCPRO HD-LP 5 DVCPRO_HD-LP  
DVCPRO HD  
DVCPRO50  
DVCPRO50P  
DVCPRO  
DV  
5 DVCPRO_HD  
5 DVCPRO_50  
5 DVCPRO_P  
5 DVCPRO  
5 DV  
DVCAM  
5 DVCAM  
O When T&S&M is selected as the item setting, an error message is  
superimposed onto the display when a warning or error occurs.  
O REC TIME and REC DATE are displayed only during DV or DVCAM playback.  
The operation mode is displayed with the DVCPRO HD-LP, DVCPRO HD,  
DVCPRO50, DVCPRO50P or DVCPRO format.  
007 CHARA H-POS  
0000  
0 For setting the horizontal position at which the superimposed characters are to be  
:
0006  
:
:
6
:
displayed.  
0037  
37  
008 CHARA V-POS  
0000  
0 For setting the vertical position at which the superimposed characters are to be  
:
0023  
:
:
23  
:
displayed.  
0032  
32  
009 CHARA TYPE  
For setting the superimposed display and menu display type.  
0000  
0001  
WHITE 0: White characters are displayed on a black background.  
W/OUT 1: White characters with black edges are displayed.  
<Note>  
If the PAGE button and DATA+ button or DATAbutton are pressed when menu items No.007 [CHARA H-POS]  
and No.008 [CHARA V-POS] are set, the superimposed information is displayed so that its setting can be  
checked.  
Even while the PAGE button is pressed, the actual statuses can be checked using the DATA+ button or DATA–  
button.  
indicates the factory setting.  
34  
 
Setup menus  
BASIC  
Item  
Setting  
Description of settings  
Superimposed  
Superimposed  
display  
No.  
No.  
display  
020 SYS FORMAT  
022 PB FORMAT  
For setting the format in which to record or play back the signals including the HD  
REF signals.  
1080i 0: 1080i mode  
720p 1: 720p mode  
0000  
0001  
For setting the format in which to play back the tape.  
0000  
0001  
MANUAL 0: The tape is played back in the format selected by the menu item No.020 [SYS  
FORMAT] setting.  
AUTO 1: The tape is played back in the format selected by the format in which the tape  
was recorded.  
023 FORMAT SEL  
For selecting the format when MANUAL is selected as the menu item No.022 [PB  
FORMAT] setting.  
0000  
0001  
HD-LP 0: The DVCPRO HD-LP format is selected, and the format follows the menu item  
No.020 [SYS FORMAT] setting.  
HD-SP 1: The DVCPRO HD format is selected, and the format follows the menu item  
No.020 [SYS FORMAT] setting.  
0002  
0003  
0004  
0005  
0006  
422 2: The DVCPRO50 (422) format is selected.  
411 3: The DVCPRO (411) format is selected.  
420p 4: The DVCPROP (420p) format is selected.  
DV 5: The DV format is selected.  
DVCAM 6: The DVCAM format is selected.  
030 HD FREQUENCY  
For setting the field frequency.  
0000  
0001  
59/23 0: The field frequency is set to 59.94/23.98 Hz.  
60/24 1: The field frequency is set to 60/24 Hz.  
<Note>  
The field frequency which is set here takes effect only when there is no input which  
supports the OUT REF setting.  
If there is an input which supports the setting, the field frequency is consistent with  
the field frequency of input.  
031 OUT REF  
For selecting the video output reference.  
0000  
AUTO 0: The REF signal (HD/SD) which is input to the REF connector is automatically  
identified and serves as the reference.  
If no signal is supplied to the REF connector, the HD serial input signal serves  
as the reference.  
If neither the REF input signal nor HD serial input signal is supplied, the internal  
sync signal serves as the reference.  
0001  
0002  
0003  
INPUT 1: The HD serial input signal serves as the reference.  
If this signal is not available, the units internal reference is used.  
HD REF 2: The HD REF input signal serves as the reference.  
If this signal is not available, the units internal reference is used.  
SD REF 3: The SD REF input signal serves as the reference.  
If this signal is not available, the units internal reference is used.  
<Note>  
When 1394is selected as the menu item No.600 [VIDEO IN SEL] setting, the  
output picture in the E-E mode or output picture during recording may be disturbed  
in the vertical direction even when this item is set. However, there will be no  
problem with the pictures which are recorded on the tape.  
indicates the factory setting.  
35  
 
Setup menus  
Formats for playback  
Depending on how the menu item No.020 [SYS FORMAT], No.022 [PB FORMAT] and No.023 [FORMAL SEL]  
settings are combined, the formats of the tapes played back by the unit differ as shown in the table below.  
022.  
PB FORMAT  
020.  
SYS FORMAT  
023.  
FORMAT SEL  
Playback format  
HD-LP  
DVCPRO HD-LP (1080i)  
HD-SP  
50M  
DVCPRO HD (1080i)  
DVCPRO50 (422)  
DVCPRO (411)  
DVCPROP (420p)  
DV  
1080i  
25M  
50Mp  
DV  
DVCAM  
HD-LP  
HD-SP  
50M  
DVCAM  
MANUAL  
DVCPRO HD-LP (720p)  
DVCPRO HD (720p)  
DVCPRO50 (422)  
DVCPRO (411)  
DVCPROP (420p)  
DV  
720p  
25M  
50Mp  
DV  
DVCAM  
DVCAM  
If AUTO is selected as the menu item No.022 [PB DVCPRO HD-LP (1080i/720p), DVCPRO HD  
FORMAT] setting, the format applying when the (1080i/720p), DVCPRO50 (422), DVCPRO (411),  
format is not yet detected (when the tape inserted) DVCPROP (420p), DC or DVCAM format is detected  
follows the menu item No.023 [FORMAL SEL] setting. automatically.  
AUTO  
However, if DV or DVCAM is selected, operation  
proceeds as if HD-LP is selected.  
<Notes>  
OWhen the tape is ejected, the format follows the one selected by menu item No.020 [SYS FORMAT] setting.  
ODuring DVCPROP playback, the format is down-converted to 480i and output.  
36  
 
Setup menus  
OPERATION  
Item  
Setting  
Description of settings  
Superimposed  
Superimposed  
display  
No.  
No.  
display  
101 SHTL MAX  
For setting the maximum speed in the shuttle mode when using the external  
controller connected to the 9-pin remote connector.  
0000  
0001  
0002  
X8.4 0: 8.4k normal speed  
X16 1: 16k normal speed  
X32 2: 32k normal speed  
<Note>  
The maximum speed for the HD SP mode is automatically limited to 25k normal  
speed.  
102 FF.REW MAX  
For setting the maximum speed of fast forward or rewind operations.  
0000  
0001  
0002  
X16 0: 16k normal speed  
X32 1: 32k normal speed  
X50 2: 50k normal speed  
<Notes>  
O The maximum speed for the DV and DVCAM modes is automatically limited to  
32k normal speed.  
O The maximum speed for the HD SP mode is automatically limited to 25k normal  
speed.  
104 REF ALARM  
For setting whether a warning is to be displayed when the REF VIDEO signal is not  
connected.  
0000  
0001  
OFF 0: No warning is displayed.  
ON 1: A warning is displayed by the flashing STOP lamp.  
106 EJECT EE SEL  
For setting the video and audio output statuses during eject.  
EE 0: Both the video and audio signals are always output in the E-E (electric  
modulation to electric playback) mode regardless of the position of the TAPE/EE  
switch.  
0000  
0001  
0002  
BLACK 1: The output status differs according to the position of the TAPE/EE switch.  
EE:  
The signals are output in the E-E mode.  
TAPE: BLACK is output for the video, and the audio is muted.  
GRAY 2: The output status differs according to the position of the TAPE/EE switch.  
EE:  
TAPE: GRAY is output for the video, and the audio is muted.  
<Note>  
The signals are output in the E-E mode.  
The EE pictures will be all black when the AJ-YA120AG (optional accessory) or AJ-  
YAD120AG (optional accessory) is not installed.  
107 EE MODE SEL  
For selecting the output signals in the EE mode.  
NORMAL 0: Signals delayed by the time taken by internal signal processing are output.  
THRU 1: Signal processing is not undertaken internally, and the signals are output  
without delay at their original timing.  
0000  
0001  
<Note>  
The superimposed information is not displayed when THRU is used as the setting.  
108 PLAY DELAY  
109 CAP LOCK  
0000  
:
0015  
0 For setting the play rise time in frame increments.  
:
15  
For selecting in how many field increments the playback framing is to be locked.  
0000  
0001  
0002  
2F 0: 2F  
4F 1: 4F  
8F 2: 8F  
<Notes>  
O 8F can be selected only when 50 is selected as the menu item No.25 [SYSTEM  
FREQ] setting.  
2
O In the HD LP or HD SP mode, the 2F mode is selected during recording ,  
including follow-on recording, and playback regardless of the menu items  
setting.  
2 This appears when the AJ-YA120AG (optional accessory) or AJ-YAD120AG (optional accessory) has been  
installed.  
indicates the factory setting.  
37  
 
Setup menus  
OPERATION  
Item  
Setting  
Description of settings  
Superimposed  
Superimposed  
display  
No.  
No.  
display  
110 AUTO REW  
For setting whether the tape is to be automatically rewound to its beginning when  
the tape end is detected.  
0000  
0001  
OFF 0: The tape is not rewound.  
ON 1: The tape is rewound to its beginning.  
112 FRZ MODE SEL  
For setting the video output when the mode is transferred from playback images to  
standby OFF (half loading).  
0000  
0001  
DIS 0: The video output is muted.  
STBOFF 1: When the standby OFF (half loading) mode is established, the image played  
back at that moment is frozen and output.  
114 REC INH LAMP  
For setting the operation of the REC INHIBIT lamp when the cassette is set to the  
erasure prevention status.  
0000  
0001  
LIGHT 0: The lamp lights.  
FLASH 1: The lamp flashes.  
<Note>  
When the REC INHIBIT switch on the front panel is set to ON, the REC INHIBIT  
lamp lights at all times regardless of what setting is selected for this menu item.  
115 EJECT SW INH  
118 SP MODE INH  
For setting whether to restrict the operation of the EJECT button on the front panel.  
REC 0: Operation is inhibited while the unit is in the recording mode.  
OFF 1: The EJECT button can be operated in all operation modes.  
0000  
0001  
For selecting whether to enable or disable recording on a tape which has been  
recorded using a format other than DVCPRO HD-LP.  
0000  
0001  
OFF 0: Recording onto the cassette tape is enabled.  
ON 1: Recording onto the cassette tape is disabled.  
150 SEARCH SPEED  
152 HUMID OPE  
For setting the search still, cue and review speed.  
X4.1 0: 4.1k normal tape speed  
X8.4 1: 8.4k normal tape speed  
0000  
0001  
For setting the units operation when condensation has formed.  
OFF 0: The unit does not operate when condensation has formed.  
ON 1: It operates even when condensation has formed but no guarantees are made  
that the operation will be trouble-free.  
0000  
0001  
<Note>  
Since operating the unit when condensation has formed may damage the tape or  
give rise to other trouble, the 0setting (no operation) is recommended under  
normal circumstances.  
154 AUTO BACK  
For setting how the follow-on recording function is to be used.  
(For setting the AUTO BACK function operation which rewinds the tape for several  
seconds in order to ensure that the video images follow on one from another with  
no disruptions.)  
0000  
0001  
OFF 0: The tape is not rewound automatically (no AUTO BACK).  
REC-P 1: The tape is rewound (AUTO BACK) during REC PAUSE, and it then stops in the  
recording standby status. (When PAUSE is released, the tape runs up, and  
recording starts.)  
0002  
ALL 2: In addition to the function of the 0001 REC-P setting, the tape is rewound  
(AUTO BACK) during REC PLAY, the tape immediately runs up, and recording  
starts.  
160 MEMORY MODE  
For setting the repeat playback mode.  
0000  
0001  
0002  
OFF 0: No repeat playback (normal operation).  
M-STOP 1: The tape stops near the BEGIN point when it is fast forwarded or rewound.  
REPT1 2: When the tape reaches the END point, it is rewound to the BEGIN point, and  
stops.  
0003  
CONT 3: When the tape reaches the END point, it is rewound to the BEGIN point, and  
plays back, and this is done repeatedly.  
indicates the factory setting.  
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Setup menus  
OPERATION  
Item  
Setting  
Description of settings  
Superimposed  
Superimposed  
display  
No.  
No.  
display  
161 CTL BGN  
or  
For setting the BEGIN point in the repeat playback mode.  
Either TC or CTL is set as the counter display mode using the COUNTER button.  
If no mode is set, – – : – – : – – : – – appears, and the tape start serves as the  
BEGIN point.  
TC BGN  
162 END  
For setting the END point in the repeat playback mode.  
Either TC or CTL is set as the counter display mode using the COUNTER button.  
If no mode is set, – – : – – : – – : – – appears, and the tape end serves as the END  
point.  
163 REPT MODE  
For setting what images are to be output while the tape returns to the BEGIN point  
in the repeat playback mode.  
0000  
FREEZE 0: The tape returns to the BEGIN point with the image played back at the END  
point still frozen.  
0001  
0002  
BLACK 1: The tape returns to the BEGIN point while the screen remains black.  
SW 2: The tape returns to the BEGIN point following the setting selected by the  
TAPE/EE switch.  
<Note>  
If the tape end is set as the END point when 0:FREEZEis selected, the playback  
image will not be frozen properly.  
Set the END point to a place within the range where images are recorded.  
180 BATTERY SEL  
For setting the type of battery.  
0000  
0001  
0002  
0003  
0004  
0005  
NiCd12 0: 12 V-type battery  
NiCd13 1: 13 V-type battery  
NiCd14 2: 14 V-type battery  
S-LION 3: Setting for using the BP-L90A lithium-ion battery.  
I-LION 4: Setting for using the ENDURA80 lithium-ion battery.  
TYPE-A 5: Setting for using the battery selected by the menu item No.181 [TYPE-A NEAR]  
item and No.182 [TYPE-A END] item  
0006  
TYPE-B 6: Setting for using the battery selected by the menu item No.183 [TYPE-B NEAR]  
item and No.184 [TYPE-B END] item  
181 TYPE-A NEAR  
0000  
:
0044  
10.6 For setting (in increments of 0.1 V) the voltage level at which the counter flashes as  
:
warning for TYPE-A battery (selected as the menu item No.180 [BATTERY SEL]  
15.0 item).  
<Note>  
When this item has been set to a voltage level close to 15.0 V, the counter display  
may flash even when an AC power source is being used.  
182 TYPE-A END  
183 TYPE-B NEAR  
0000  
:
0034  
10.6 For setting (in increments of 0.1 V) the voltage level at which the TYPE-A battery  
:
(selected as the menu item No.180 [BATTERY SEL] item) is to be automatically  
14.0 turned off.  
0000  
:
0044  
10.6 For setting (in increments of 0.1 V) the voltage level at which the counter flashes as  
:
warning for TYPE-B battery (selected as the menu item No.180 [BATTERY SEL]  
15.0 item).  
<Note>  
When this item has been set to a voltage level close to 15.0 V, the counter display  
may flash even when an AC power source is being used.  
184 TYPE-B END  
0000  
:
10.6 For setting (in increments of 0.1 V) the voltage level at which the TYPE-B battery  
:
(selected as the menu item No.180 [BATTERY SEL] item) is to be automatically  
0034  
14.0 turned off.  
indicates the factory setting.  
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Setup menus  
INTERFACE  
Item  
Setting  
Description of settings  
Superimposed  
Superimposed  
display  
No.  
No.  
display  
202 ID SEL  
For setting the ID information to be returned to the controller.  
0000  
0001  
0002  
OTHER 0: The ID information of the VTR other than DVCPRO is set.  
DVCPRO 1: The DVCPRO ID information is set.  
ORIG 2: Set this only when the unit is connected to a Panasonic controller (such as the  
AJ-A900, optional accessory).  
<Note>  
Select 1 (DVCPRO) or 2 (ORIG) if 23/24,” “25(HD)or 25(SD)is selected as the  
menu item No.25 [SYSTEM FREQ] setting.  
TAPE PROTECT  
Item  
Setting  
Description of settings  
Superimposed  
Superimposed  
display  
No.  
No.  
display  
400 STILL TIMER  
0000  
0001  
0002  
0003  
0004  
0005  
0006  
0007  
0008  
0.5S For setting the time to be taken before the unit is set in the tape protection mode  
5S when it is left standing in the STOP or STILL status.  
10S (Units: S = seconds, min = minutes)  
20S <Note>  
30S When a DV or DVCAM tape is used, any setting above 2 (10S) will result in a  
40S setting time of 10 seconds.  
50S  
1min  
2min  
401 SRC PROTECT  
For setting the operation to be performed in the tape protection mode when the unit  
is left standing in the STILL status.  
0000  
0001  
STEP 0: STEP FWD  
HALF 1: Standby OFF (half loading)  
<Note>  
If STEP FWD is selected, the unit is automatically transferred to the standby OFF  
(half loading) mode when the unit is left standing in the STILL mode for a total of 30  
minutes (or 1 minute for DV or DVCAM tape).  
402 DRUM STDBY  
For setting the cylinder operation in the standby OFF (half loading) mode.  
OFF 0: The cylinder stops rotating.  
ON 1: The cylinder continues to rotate.  
0000  
0001  
403 STOP PROTECT  
For setting the operation to be performed in the tape protection mode when the unit  
is left standing in the STOP status.  
0000  
0001  
STEP 0: STEP FWD  
HALF 1: Standby OFF (half loading)  
<Note>  
When STEP FWD is selected, the unit is automatically transferred to the standby  
OFF (half loading) mode when the unit is left standing in the STOP mode for a total  
of 30 minutes (or 1 minute for DV or DVCAM tape).  
indicates the factory setting.  
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Setup menus  
TIME CODE  
Item  
Setting  
Description of settings  
Superimposed  
Superimposed  
display  
No.  
No.  
display  
500 VITC BLANK  
For setting whether to output the VITC signal at the position which is set using  
menu items No.501 [VITC POS-1] and No.502 [VITC POS-2].  
0000  
0001  
BLANK 0: The VITC signal is not output.  
THRU 1: The VITC signal is output.  
<Note>  
This setting takes effect only with the SD output (VIDEO output and SD SDI  
output).  
501 VITC POS-1  
0000  
10L For setting the position where the VITC signal is to be inserted.  
:
0006  
:
:
<Notes>  
16L O The same line as the one selected by menu item No.502 [VITC POS-2] cannot  
be selected.  
:
0010  
20L O If 50i/25P is selected as the menu item No.25 [SYSTEM FREQ] setting, the  
setting range is lines 7L to 11L to 22L.  
O This setting takes effect only with the SD output (VIDEO output and SD SDI  
output).  
502 VITC POS-2  
0000  
10L For setting the position where the VITC signal is to be inserted.  
:
0008  
:
:
<Notes>  
18L O The same line as the one selected by menu item No.501 [VITC POS-1] cannot  
be selected.  
:
0010  
20L O If 50i/25P is selected as the menu item No.25 [SYSTEM FREQ] setting, the  
setting range is lines 7L to 13L to 22L.  
O This setting takes effect only with the SD output (VIDEO output and SD SDI  
output).  
503 TCG MODE  
For setting the synchronization of the internal time code generator.  
REGEN 0: The time code which is read from the tape by the time code reader is used.  
PRE 1: The mode can be preset using the controls on the operation panel or the remote  
controller.  
0000  
0001  
0002  
AUTO 2: REGEN or PRE is automatically selected depending on the operation mode.  
Follow-on recording mode: REGEN is selected.  
All other modes: PRE is selected.  
504 RUN MODE  
505 TCG REGEN  
For setting the operation mode in which the internal time code generator runs.  
REC 0: The generator runs only while recording is in progress.  
FREE 1: The generator runs while the power is on regardless of the units operation  
mode.  
0000  
0001  
For setting the signal to be regenerated when the TCG (time code generator) is in  
the regeneration mode.  
0000  
0001  
0002  
TC&UB 0: Both the time code and users bit are regenerated.  
TC 1: Only the time code is regenerated.  
UB 2: Only the users bit is regenerated.  
507 TC SOURCE  
For selecting the time code to be used when an external time code is used.  
INT 0: The internal time code generator is used.  
EXT L 1: The LTC information of the TIME CODE IN connector is used.  
SLTC 2: The LTC information added to the serial signals which are supplied to the HD  
SDI IN connector is used.  
0000  
0001  
0002  
0003  
SVITC 3: The VITC information added to the serial signals which are supplied to the HD  
SDI IN connector is used.  
<Notes>  
O When a setting other than INT has been selected for this menu item, the users  
bit of the LTC and VITC which is output during recording may be output with a  
delay of 1 frame from the time code.  
O When 1394is selected as the menu item No.600 [VIDEO IN SEL] setting and  
a setting other than INT is selected for TC SOURCE, the time code which is  
input to the DV connector is used.  
At this time, the VITC information will not be superimposed onto the video signal  
output when recording is performed or the E-E mode is established. The LTC  
information and VITC information are not superimposed onto the HD serial  
output signals.  
indicates the factory setting.  
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Setup menus  
TIME CODE  
Item  
Setting  
Description of settings  
Superimposed  
Superimposed  
display  
No.  
No.  
display  
508 BINARY GP  
For setting the usage status for the users bit of the time code generated by the  
TCG.  
0000  
0001  
0002  
0003  
0004  
0005  
0006  
0007  
000 0: No character set specified  
001 1: 8-bit character set complying with the ISO646 and ISO2022 standards  
010 2: Undefined  
011 3: Undefined  
100 4: Undefined  
101 5: Page/line  
110 6: Undefined  
111 7: Undefined  
509 PHASE CORR  
For setting whether to control the phase correction of the LTC output during  
playback.  
0000  
0001  
OFF 0: The phase correction is not controlled.  
ON 1: The phase correction is controlled.  
510 TCG CF FLAG  
511 DF MODE  
For selecting whether to set the CF flag of the TCG to ON.  
OFF 0: The CF flag is set to OFF.  
ON 1: The CF flag is set to ON.  
0000  
0001  
For selecting whether to use the DF or NDF mode for CTL and TCG.  
DF 0: The drop frame (DF) mode is used.  
NDF 1: The non-drop frame (NDF) mode is used.  
0000  
0001  
512 TC OUT REF  
For setting the signal to be used as the reference for aligning the phase of the time  
code which is output from the TC OUT connector with the phase of the external TC  
input signal when a setting other than INT is selected as the menu item No.507 [TC  
SOURCE] setting. (In EE mode only)  
0000  
0001  
VOUT 0: The output video signal is used as the reference.  
TC_IN 1: The external time code input signal is used as the reference.  
513 VITC OUT  
For selecting how to output the VITC signal which is superimposed onto the output  
video signal.  
0000  
0001  
SBC 0: In the playback mode, the time code recorded in the SBC area is output.  
VAUX 1: In the playback mode, the time code recorded in the VAUX area is output.  
<Note>  
O The VITC information which is detected by the HD serial input is automatically  
recorded in the VAUX area when the images are recorded.  
O When 23/24,” “25(HD)or 25(SD)is selected as the menu item No.25  
[SYSTEM FREQ] setting and VAUX is selected as the VITC OUT setting, the  
time code which is output may not be continuous.  
514 HD EMBD VITC  
515 HD EMBD LTC  
530 TC PRESET  
531 UB PRESET  
For selecting whether to superimpose the VITC information onto the HD serial  
output.  
OFF 0: The VITC information is not superimposed.  
ON 1: The VITC information is superimposed.  
0000  
0001  
For selecting whether to superimpose the LTC information onto the HD serial  
output.  
OFF 0: The LTC information is not superimposed.  
ON 1: The LTC information is superimposed.  
0000  
0001  
For setting the time code of the internal TCG.  
00000000 to 23595929  
Selection range of 00000000 to 23595924 when 50i/25P is selected as the menu  
item No.35 [SYSTEM FREQ] setting  
For setting the users bit of the internal TCG.  
00000000 to FFFFFFFF  
indicates the factory setting.  
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Setup menus  
VIDEO  
Item  
Setting  
Description of settings  
Superimposed  
Superimposed  
display  
No.  
No.  
display  
600 VIDEO IN SEL  
For selecting the video signals to be input.  
0000  
0001  
0002  
INTSG 0: The internal signal selected by VIDEO INT SG is generated.  
HDSDI 1: The serial video signal supplied to the HD SDI IN connector is selected.  
1394 2: The compressed digital signals supplied to the DV connector are selected.  
When this happens, the audio input signals will also be supplied from the DV  
connector (digital video interface).  
<Notes>  
O This items setting cannot be changed while a tape is being played back.  
O When 1394 is selected as this items setting, 1080iis selected as the menu  
item No.630 [1080i>HD_OUT] setting and 720pis selected as the menu item  
No.632 [720p>HD_OUT] setting.  
601 VIDEO INT SG  
For selecting the type of internal signal.  
0000  
0001  
0002  
0003  
0004  
100%CB 0: A 100% color bar signal is selected.  
75%CB 1: A 75% color bar signal is selected.  
SMPTE 2: An SMPTE color bar signal is selected.  
BLACK 3: A black signal is selected.  
PLL 4: The PLL signal is selected. (This signal is used for the adjustments performed  
before the unit was shipped from the factory.)  
0005  
EQ 5: The EQ signal is selected. (This signal is used for the adjustments performed  
before the unit was shipped from the factory.)  
602 SDI IN MODE  
603 V-MUTE SEL  
For selecting how to process the serial input.  
DR OFF 0: The 8 higher bits whose two lower bits have been rounded off are recorded.  
DR ON 1: The dynamically rounded 8 higher bit signal is recorded.  
0000  
0001  
For setting whether to mute the video output signal when a blank part of the tape is  
detected during playback.  
0000  
0001  
0002  
0003  
N MUTE 0: The video output signal is not muted. (It is frozen.)  
GRAY 1: The video output signal is muted and turned gray.  
BLACK 2: The video output signal is muted and turned black.  
NOISE 3: The video output signal is muted and turned into noise.  
604 FREEZE SEL  
615 V OUT SEL  
For selecting the freeze mode of the still pictures and the slow play mode.  
FIELD 0: Field freeze, field slow  
FRAME 1: Frame freeze, frame slow  
0000  
0001  
For selecting what signals are to be output from the VIDEO OUT1 output  
connector.  
0000  
0001  
CMPNT 0: The HD component signals are output.  
CMPST 1: Composite signals are output.  
616 OUT MATRIX  
For selecting what signals are to be output from the HD component output  
connector.  
0000  
0001  
YPbPr 0: The YPBPR signals are output.  
RGB 1: The RGB signals are output.  
620 DOWNCON  
MODE  
For setting the image processing during down-conversion.  
FIT_V 0: Side cut mode  
FIT_H 1: Letter-box mode  
0000  
0001  
0002  
FIT_HV 2: Squeeze mode  
621 UPCON V MODE  
For setting the image processing during up-conversion.  
FIT_V 0: Side panel mode  
FIT_H 1: Top and bottom cut-off in vertical direction  
FIT_HV 2: Stretch mode  
0000  
0001  
0002  
626 D/C ENH H  
627 D/C ENH V  
For enhancing the horizontal outlines during down-conversion.  
0dB 0: 0dB  
+1dB 1: +1dB  
0000  
0001  
For enhancing the vertical outlines during down-conversion.  
0000  
0001  
0dB 0: 0dB  
+1dB 1: +1dB  
indicates the factory setting.  
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Setup menus  
VIDEO  
Item  
Setting  
Description of settings  
Superimposed  
Superimposed  
display  
No.  
No.  
display  
628 U/C ENH H  
629 U/C ENH V  
For enhancing the horizontal outlines during up-conversion.  
0dB 0: 0dB  
+1dB 1: +1dB  
0000  
0001  
For enhancing the vertical outlines during up-conversion.  
0000  
0001  
0dB 0: 0dB  
+1dB 1: +1dB  
630  
For selecting the HD output signal format during 1080i tape playback or in the  
1080i EE mode.  
1080i 0: 1080i  
1080i>HD_OUT  
0000  
0001  
720p 1: 720p  
<Notes>  
O This items setting cannot be changed while a tape is being recorded or while  
the recording pause mode is established.  
O When 720p is selected as this items setting, no signals are output from the DV  
connector. If 1394is selected as the menu item No.600 [VIDEO IN SEL]  
setting, HDSDIis established as the VIDEO IN SEL setting.  
632  
For selecting the HD output signal format during 720p tape playback or in the 720p  
EE mode.  
720p>HD_OUT  
0000  
0001  
1080i 0: 1080i  
720p 1: 720p  
<Notes>  
O This items setting cannot be changed while a tape is being recorded or while  
the recording pause mode is established.  
O When 1080i is selected as this items setting, no signals are output from the DV  
connector. If 1394is selected as the menu item No.600 [VIDEO IN SEL]  
setting, HDSDIis established as the VIDEO IN SEL setting.  
634  
636  
For selecting the HD output signal format during 480p tape (DVCPRO50P)  
playback.  
1080i 0: 1080i  
720p 1: 720p  
480p>HD_OUT  
0000  
0001  
For selecting the HD output signal format during 480i tape (DVCPRO50, DVCPRO,  
DV or DVCAM) playback.  
1080i 0: 1080i  
720p 1: 720p  
480i>HD_OUT  
0000  
0001  
676 BLK CLIP  
For setting whether to clip what is below the pedestal level for the Y (luminance)  
signal of VIDEO OUT and SD OUT.  
0000  
0001  
OFF 0: What is below the pedestal level is not clipped.  
ON 1: What is below the pedestal level is clipped.  
680 CC (F1) BLANK  
For selecting ON or OFF for the closed caption signal in the first field.  
BLANK 0: Forced blanking  
THRU 1: No blanking  
2DW  
0000  
0001  
681 CC (F2) BLANK  
For selecting ON or OFF for the closed caption signal in the second field.  
BLANK 0: Forced blanking  
THRU 1: No blanking  
2DW  
0000  
0001  
682 VO SETUP (HD)  
This selects the composite output signal in HD mode.  
THRU 0: The signal is output with no setup added.  
ADD22L 1: The signal is output from line 22 with a 7.5% setup added.  
ADD21L 2: The signal is output from line 21 with a 7.5% setup added.  
ADD20L 3: The signal is output from line 20 with a 7.5% setup added.  
2UP  
0000  
0001  
0002  
0003  
683 VO SETUP (SD)  
This selects the composite output signal in SD mode.  
THRU 0: The signal is output with no setup added.  
ADD22L 1: The signal is output from line 22 with a 7.5% setup added.  
ADD21L 2: The signal is output from line 21 with a 7.5% setup added.  
ADD20L 3: The signal is output from line 20 with a 7.5% setup added.  
2DW  
0000  
0001  
0002  
0003  
<Notes>  
2UP: With HD output (HD tape playback or up-converted output)  
2DW: With SD output (SD tape playback or down-converted output)  
indicates the factory setting.  
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Setup menus  
VIDEO  
Item  
Setting  
Description of settings  
Superimposed  
Superimposed  
display  
No.  
No.  
display  
684 EDH (SD)  
For setting whether to superimpose EDH onto the SD SDI output.  
OFF 0: EDH is not superimposed.  
ON 1: EDH is superimposed.  
2DW  
0000  
0001  
685 ESR MODE (SD)  
For selecting the mode of the edge subcarrier reduction (ESR) operation in the  
playback circuit.  
2DW  
0000  
0001  
OFF 0: ESR is forcibly turned off.  
AUTO 1: ESR is automatically set to ON or OFF depending on the units operation.  
686 CCR MODE (SD)  
For selecting the cross color processing during playback.  
OFF 0: The cross color is output as is.  
AUTO 1: The cross color can be reduced.  
2DW  
0000  
0001  
687 SDI INDEX 0  
For selecting whether to superimpose the VIDEO INDEX signal onto the SD SDI  
output.  
2DW  
0000  
0001  
OFF 0: The VIDEO INDEX signal is not superimposed onto the SD SDI output.  
ON 1: The VIDEO INDEX signal is superimposed onto the SD SDI output.  
<Note>  
2DW:  
With SD output (SD tape playback or down-converted output)  
indicates the factory setting.  
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Setup menus  
AUDIO  
Item  
Setting  
Description of settings  
Superimposed  
Superimposed  
display  
No.  
No.  
display  
700 AUDIO IN SEL  
For setting the audio signal input (in all the channels simultaneously).  
0000  
0001  
0002  
INTSG 0: The internal signal is generated.  
ANA 1: The input is fixed to analog signals.  
SDI 2: The input is fixed to SDI signals.  
<Notes>  
O The input signals of the channels when analog signals are supplied are  
recorded onto the audio tracks below on the tape.  
CH1 input  
CH2 input  
CH3 input  
CH4 input  
5
5
5
5
CH1 and CH5 track  
CH2 and CH6 track  
CH3 and CH7 track  
CH4 and CH8 track  
O When 1394is selected as the menu item No.600 [VIDEO IN SEL] setting, the  
audio input signals will also be supplied from the DV connector (digital video  
interface).  
701 CH1 IN LV  
702 CH2 IN LV  
703 CH3 IN LV  
704 CH4 IN LV  
0000  
0001  
0002  
0003  
4dB For setting the reference level of the analog audio input (CH1).  
0dB  
20dB  
60dB  
0000  
0001  
0002  
0003  
4dB For setting the reference level of the analog audio input (CH2).  
0dB  
20dB  
60dB  
0000  
0001  
0002  
0003  
4dB For setting the reference level of the analog audio input (CH3).  
0dB  
20dB  
60dB  
0000  
0001  
0002  
0003  
4dB For setting the reference level of the analog audio input (CH4).  
0dB  
20dB  
60dB  
706 CH1 OUT LV  
707 CH2 OUT LV  
708 CH3/L OUT LV  
709 CH4/R OUT LV  
0000  
0001  
0002  
4dB For setting the reference level of the analog audio output (CH1).  
0dB  
20dB  
0000  
0001  
0002  
4dB For setting the reference level of the analog audio output (CH2).  
0dB  
20dB  
0000  
0001  
0002  
4dB For setting the reference level of the analog audio output (CH3).  
0dB  
20dB  
0000  
0001  
0002  
4dB For setting the reference level of the analog audio output (CH4).  
0dB  
20dB  
indicates the factory setting.  
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Setup menus  
AUDIO  
Item  
Setting  
Description of settings  
Superimposed  
Superimposed  
display  
No.  
No.  
display  
730 REC CUE  
For setting the input signal to be recorded on the CUE track.  
0001  
0002  
0003  
0004  
0005  
0006  
0007  
0008  
0009  
0010  
0011  
0012  
0013  
CH1 1: Audio input CH1 signal  
CH2 2: Audio input CH2 signal  
CH3 3: Audio input CH3 signal  
CH4 4: Audio input CH4 signal  
CH5 5: Audio input CH5 signal  
CH6 6: Audio input CH6 signal  
CH7 7: Audio input CH7 signal  
CH8 8: Audio input CH8 signal  
CH1+2 9: Audio input CH1 + CH2 mixed signal  
CH3+4 10: Audio input CH3 + CH4 mixed signal  
CH5+6 11: Audio input CH5 + CH6 mixed signal  
CH7+8 12: Audio input CH7 + CH8 mixed signal  
CH1~8 13: Audio input CH1 through CH8 mixed signal  
731 PB FADE  
For setting the processing for the audio edit points (IN point, OUT point) and follow-  
on recording point during playback.  
0000  
0001  
0002  
AUTO 0: The processing follows the status established during recording.  
CUT 1: Cut processing is forcibly performed.  
FADE 2: Fade processing is forcibly performed.  
732 EMBEDDED AUD  
For setting whether to superimpose audio data onto the HD SDI output and SD SDI  
output.  
0000  
0001  
OFF 0: The audio data is not superimposed.  
ON 1: The audio data is superimposed.  
759 DV PB ATT  
For selecting the audio output level during DV format playback.  
OFF 0: The audio output level is not attenuated.  
ON 1: The audio output level is attenuated.  
0000  
0001  
760 REC PT MUTE  
For selecting whether to mute the sound at the joins in the recording during DV or  
DVCAM format playback.  
0000  
0001  
OFF 0: The sound is not muted.  
ON 1: The sound is muted.  
762 AUD RATE CON  
For setting whether the tape is to be played back without passing the signals  
through the rate converter (without activating the digital filter) in the digital audio  
output unit.  
0000  
0001  
OFF 0: The tape is played back without passing the signals through the rate converter.  
ON 1: The signals are passed through the rate converter, and the tape is played back.  
<Notes>  
O In modes other than the 60 Hz mode, the signals are not passed through the  
rate converter regardless of this menu items setting.  
O ON/OFF control is exercised for channels 1 through 8 at the same time.  
Separate settings cannot be performed on a channel by channel basis.  
765 CUE OUT SEL  
For setting whether to output the analog CUE signal to the audio output (main line).  
OFF 0: The analog CUE signal is not output.  
During playback, PCM sound is output; in all other modes, no sound is output.  
ON 1: The analog CUE signal is output.  
0000  
0001  
During playback, PCM sound is output; in all other modes, the analog CUE  
signal is output.  
769 MONI SEL  
For setting the monitor output sound during playback.  
PLY PCM 0: PCM sound is output.  
PLY CUE 1: CUE sound is output.  
0000  
0001  
indicates the factory setting.  
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Setup menus  
AUDIO  
Item  
Setting  
Description of settings  
Superimposed  
Superimposed  
display  
No.  
No.  
display  
770 MONITOR MIX  
771 H.PHONE MIX  
780 AUD OUT SEL  
For setting the audio monitor output sound.  
(This functions when the audio monitor selector switch on the front panel is at the  
ST position.)  
0000  
0001  
STEREO 0: The sound is output in stereo.  
CH1+2 1: Mixed sound is output (to both the left and right connectors).  
For setting the headphone output sound.  
(This functions when the audio monitor selector switch on the front panel is at the  
ST position.)  
0000  
0001  
STEREO 0: The sound is output in stereo.  
CH1+2 1: Mixed sound is output (when a monaural earphone is used).  
For setting the sound to be output from the analog audio output connectors.  
LINE 0: All the output connectors are used as the main line output.  
CH1 connector = CH1 sound  
0000  
CH2 connector = CH2 sound  
CH3 connector = CH3 sound  
CH4 connector = CH4 sound  
0001  
CH1/2 1: The CH1 and CH2 output connectors are used as the main line output, and the  
CH3 and CH4 output connectors are used as the monitor output connectors.  
CH1 connector = CH1 sound  
CH2 connector = CH2 sound  
CH3 connector = Monitor L (CH1, CH2, CH1+CH2) sound  
CH4 connector = Monitor R (CH1, CH2, CH1+CH2) sound  
CH3/4 2: The CH1 and CH2 output connectors are used as the main line output, and the  
CH3 and CH4 output connectors are used as the monitor output connectors.  
CH1 connector = CH3 sound  
0002  
CH2 connector = CH4 sound  
CH3 connector = Monitor L (CH3, CH4, CH3+CH4) sound  
CH4 connector = Monitor R (CH3, CH4, CH3+CH4) sound  
781 IN IMP SEL  
For setting the analog audio input impedance.  
0000  
0001  
600 0: 600   
HIGH 1: High impedance  
<Note>  
Regardless of this setting, the impedance is set to 3 kwhen 60 dB is selected  
as the menu item No.701 to 704 [CH1-4 IN LV] settings.  
MENU  
Item  
Setting  
Description of settings  
Superimposed  
Superimposed  
display  
No.  
No.  
display  
A02 P.ON LOAD  
For setting whether to change the setup menu settings to the user initial settings  
when the power is turned on.  
0000  
0001  
OFF 0: The settings are not changed.  
ON 1: The settings are changed.  
indicates the factory setting.  
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Setup menus  
DIF (This menu appears only when the AJ-YAD120AG board is installed.)  
Item  
Setting  
Description of settings  
Superimposed  
display  
Superimposed  
display  
No.  
No.  
880 DIF SPEED  
882 DIF IN CH  
For setting the transfer speed of the digital video interface output.  
0000  
0001  
0002  
S100 0: 100 Mbps  
S200 1: 200 Mbps  
S400 2: 400 Mbps  
<Note>  
When S100 has been selected as this items setting, DVCPRO  
HD format signals cannot be input or output.  
0000  
:
0063  
0064  
0 For setting the input channel.  
:
0 to 63: The input channel is fixed at the channel corresponding to the number  
specified.  
63  
AUTO 64:  
The input channel is not fixed at the channel corresponding to the number  
specified. The input channel is initialized to 63 when the power is turned on.  
883 DIF OUT CH  
0000  
:
0063  
0064  
0 For setting the output channel.  
:
63  
0 to 63: The output channel is fixed at the channel corresponding to the number  
specified.  
AUTO 64:  
The output channel is not fixed at the channel corresponding to the number  
specified. The output channel is initialized to 63 when the power is turned on.  
886 DIF CONFIG  
890 DIF AUD OUT  
0000  
0001  
:
DFLT Menu item for expansion purposes.  
1 Normally, use DFLT as the setting.  
:
255  
0255  
For setting the audio channels to which the signals from the digital video interface  
are to be output in the DV format when a DVCPRO HD tape or 50M format tape is  
played back.  
0000  
0001  
CH1/2 0: CH1 and CH2  
CH3/4 1: CH3 and CH4  
891 DIF DV AUDIO  
For setting forcible audio mode conversion when a DV tape is played back and the  
audio signals are output in the DV format.  
0000  
0001  
0002  
THRU 0: Normal setting (the signals simply pass through).  
LOCK 1: Forcible conversion to the LOCK mode (no frequency conversion)  
LOCK48 2: Forcible conversion to 48kHz/2CH/LOCK.  
894  
895  
For setting the format of the signals to be output from the digital video interface  
when a DVCPRO HD tape is played back or the E-E mode is established (while the  
AJ-YA120AG board is installed).  
HD 0: DVCPRO HD  
50M 1: DVCPRO50  
DV 2: DV  
HD>DIF OUT  
0000  
0001  
0002  
For setting the format of the signals to be output from the digital video interface  
when a 50M format tape is played back.  
50M>DIF OUT  
0000  
0001  
50M 0: DVCPRO50  
DV 1: DV  
<Note>  
When DV is selected as this items setting, the closed caption signals and time  
code (VITC) signals in the vertical blanking period are transmitted, but none of the  
other signals in the vertical blanking period are transmitted.  
896  
For setting the format of the signals to be output from the digital video interface  
when a 25M format tape is played back.  
25M 0: DVCPRO  
25M>DIF OUT  
0000  
0001  
DV 1: DV  
899 DIF SUPER  
For setting whether the superimposed display is to be output from the digital video  
interface when the format is converted (from HD to 50M, from HD to DV or from  
50M to DV).  
0000  
0001  
OFF 0: The superimposed text is not displayed.  
ON 1: The superimposed text is displayed.  
<Notes>  
The following settings are recommended when a format other than DVCPRO HD is selected as the format of the signals to be output and an  
external unit is connected to the DV connector.  
O Menu item No.022 [PB FORMAT]: MANUAL  
O Menu item No.023 [FORMAT SEL]: Format of the tape inserted in the unit  
indicates the factory setting.  
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Error messages  
When something goes wrong with the unit, one of the  
following error messages will appear on the front  
panels counter display and on the monitors  
superimposed display.  
If T&S&M is selected as the menu item No.006  
[DISPLAY SEL] setting, the error messages will  
appear in the mode display area of the superimposed  
display.  
With a superimposed display, the error number will  
appear in the counter value display area.  
Error No.  
Error message and description  
Error No.  
Error message and description  
DEW  
INVALID TC MODE (in 23/24 Hz mode)  
This appears during playback if the time code is  
recorded in the DF mode. The video output is  
disrupted and the sound output is muted at the time  
code drop points.  
When dew (condensation) has been detected, the  
error number flashes, and the unit is transferred to  
the EJECT mode. In the EJECT mode, the tape is  
ejected, and no further tape operations can be  
performed.  
E 93  
The VTR continues to operate.  
After the tape has been ejected, the cylinder  
continues to rotate in order to dry out the  
condensation. When the condensation has dried  
out, the error display is cleared, and the VTR can be  
operated again.  
If a tape recorded using a variable frame rate  
camera is to be played back with the unit, the time  
code must be recorded in the non-drop frame (NDF)  
mode.  
TC SEQUENCE UNMATCH  
(in 23/24 Hz mode and 25 Hz mode)  
This appears during playback when the correlation  
between the active frame information and time code  
is not correct. The video output may not be uniform  
(it may not move smoothly).  
d –  
O If condensation is detected in the EJECT mode,  
the cylinder starts rotating straight away.  
O If condensation is detected when a cassette is  
inserted, the cylinder stops rotating, and after the  
tape has been ejected, it resumes rotating.  
Wait with power supplied to the unit until the  
condensation has dried out. When ON is selected  
as the menu item No.152 [HUMID OPE] setting, the  
unit can still be operated.  
The VTR continues to operate.  
E 94  
The information of the active frame (first frame  
where the frame image is switched) is recorded on  
tapes which have been recorded using a variable  
frame rate camera. When playing back these tapes  
in the unit, frame 0 of the time code must be  
detected at the active frame position.  
The counter value and “– – d – –” appear alternately  
on the front panels counter display area.  
SERVO NOT LOCKED  
This appears when the servo is not locked for 3 or  
more seconds during playback or recording.  
E 00  
FRONT LOAD MOTOR  
This appears when the cassette has failed to move  
up even six seconds after the unit has been  
transferred to the EJECT mode.  
LOW RF  
This appears when there is no head output (due to  
clogging, for instance) for 1 or more seconds during  
playback.  
E 01  
<Note>  
E 29  
If the cassette fails to move down even when six  
seconds has elapsed after the cassette was  
inserted, the unit will be transferred to the EJECT  
mode.  
HIGH ERROR RATE  
This appears when the error rate has deteriorated,  
and either the video or audio playback signals are  
subject to correction or interpolation.  
E 02  
LOADING MOTOR  
This appears when the unloading operation fails to  
be completed within 6 seconds.  
<Note>  
If the loading operation fails to be completed within  
six seconds after the cassette was inserted, the unit  
will be transferred to the EJECT mode.  
NO RF  
This appears when a blank area on the tape has  
been detected for 1 or more seconds during  
playback.  
The unit recognizes an area on the tape as blank  
when all the conditions below are satisfied.  
O There are no output signals from any of the  
heads.  
E 31  
E 09  
SERVO CONTROL ERROR  
This appears when there has been no response  
from the servo microcomputer for 1 second or more.  
E 35  
O Playback data cannot be read.  
O No CTL signal is present.  
SERVO COMM ERROR  
This appears when the servo microcomputer fails to  
carry out an instruction of the system control  
microcomputer even after 10 seconds have elapsed.  
FAN STOP  
E 37  
This appears when the fan motor has stopped  
operating.  
The units power is automatically turned off in about  
five minutes after the motor has shut down.  
E 10  
SERVO FG ERROR  
This appears when the automatic reel and capstan  
rotation adjustment, which is performed in the  
EJECT mode, has not been carried out properly  
when the units power was switched on.  
E 38  
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Error messages  
Error No.  
Error message and description  
Error No.  
Error message and description  
T REEL TORQUE ERR  
FRONT LOAD ERROR  
This appears when the take-up reel turns without  
engaging the tape for the prescribed period of time  
in the start end processing operation while the tape  
is loading (at the half-loading position).  
This appears when an abnormal level of torque has  
been detected as having been applied to the take-up  
reel motor.  
E 69  
E 51  
This appears on the front panels counter display  
W-UP REEL NOT ROTA  
when  
a
communication error between the IF  
This appears when the take-up reel has failed to  
take up the tape while the tape is running in the  
status where the total tape duration is undetected  
after the cassette was inserted.  
microcomputer and front microcomputer has  
occurred. At this time, the superimposed display will  
be cleared.  
E 6A  
E 52  
S REEL TORQUE ERR  
WINDUP ERROR  
This appears when an abnormal level of torque has  
been detected as having been applied to the supply  
reel motor.  
E 70  
This appears when the amount of tape taken up by  
the take-up reel and the amount supplied by the  
supply reel while the tape is running are abnormally  
different after the total tape duration has been  
detected.  
E 53  
CAP TENSION ERROR  
This appears when abnormal tension on the supply  
side has been detected in the capstan mode.  
E 71  
E 72  
E 73  
UNLOAD ERROR  
This appears when the tape has not been taken up  
during unloading.  
REEL TENSION ERROR  
This appears when abnormal tension on the supply  
side has been detected in the reel mode.  
E 55  
E 57  
E 59  
E 60  
E 61  
E 64  
E 67  
S-FF/REW TIMEOVER  
This appears when the tape start end processing  
operation fails to be completed.  
REEL DIR UNMATCH  
This appears when the direction of the take-up reel  
motor has been reversed.  
DRUM ROTA TOO SLOW  
This appears when the cylinder motor rotates  
abnormally slowly.  
DRUM TORQUE ERROR  
This appears when an abnormal level of torque has  
been detected as having been applied to the  
cylinder motor.  
E 74  
E 78  
E bA  
DRUM ROTA TOO FAST  
This appears when the cylinder motor rotates  
abnormally quickly.  
M-IF COMM ERROR  
This appears when trouble has occurred in  
communication between the mechanism relay board  
and servo microcomputer.  
CAP ROTA TOO SLOW  
This appears when the capstan motor rotates  
abnormally slowly.  
BATTERY  
S REEL TOO FAST  
This appears when the supply reel motor rotates  
abnormally quickly.  
This appears when the input DC voltage has  
dropped below the undercut voltage (approx.  
10.6 V).  
T REEL TOO FAST  
This appears when the take-up reel motor rotates  
abnormally quickly.  
Consult your dealer if the error message display  
persists even after the unit has been restarted.  
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Error messages  
Error messages which may appear when the AJ-YAD120AG board is installed  
Error No.  
Error message and description  
UNKNOWN SIG  
Error No.  
Error message and description  
INVALID TC SIG  
This appears when the format of the signals  
supplied to the digital video interface is neither  
DVCPRO nor DV.  
It also appears when two AJ-HD1200A units are  
used as the input and output units and different  
settings are selected for the menu item No.25  
[SYSTEM FREQ] of the two units.  
This appears when the time code signals supplied to  
the digital video interface are not the correct ones.  
Operation performed by AJ-HD1200A  
Operation is continued (23).  
E 18  
E 04  
NOT 1X 100M SIG  
This appears when the signals supplied to the digital  
video interface do not have the 1k transfer speed of  
the DVCPRO HD (100 Mbps) format.  
Operation performed by AJ-HD1200A  
Operation is continued (21).  
Operation performed by AJ-HD1200A  
Operation is continued (21).  
E 90  
NO MATCH SIG  
This appears when the signals supplied to the digital  
video interface are at variance from the system  
format which is set by the AJ-HD1200A.  
Operation performed by AJ-HD1200A  
Operation is continued (21).  
1394 INITIAL ERROR  
E 14  
This appears when the initialization process fails  
during communication via the digital video interface.  
Operation performed by AJ-HD1200A  
Operation is continued (24).  
E 92  
INVALID VIDEO SIG  
This appears when the video signals supplied to the  
digital video interface are not the correct ones.  
Operation performed by AJ-HD1200A  
Operation is continued (21).  
E 16  
INVALID AUDIO SIG  
This appears when the audio signals supplied to the  
digital video interface are not the correct ones.  
Operation performed by AJ-HD1200A  
Operation is continued (22).  
E 17  
<Notes>  
21: This error message always appears in the E-E mode.  
In such a case, black signals are recorded as the video signals, and the audio signals are muted.  
22: This error message always appears in the E-E mode.  
In such a case, the audio signals are muted.  
23: This error message always appears in the E-E mode.  
In such a case, the time code of the time code generator inside the AJ-HD1200A is recorded as the time code signal.  
24: This error message always appears in the E-E mode.  
In such a case, no signals can be output using the digital video interface.  
Condensation  
Condensation forms in the unit and on the tape following the same principle which is behind the  
formation of droplets of water (condensation) on the window panes of a heated room. This  
phenomenon occurs when the unit or tape is moved to a location with significantly different  
temperature and humidity levels. Condensation forms when:  
OThe unit (or tape) is moved to a high-humidity place filled with steam or to a room immediately  
after it has been heated up.  
OThe unit (or tape) is suddenly moved from a cool place to a place with high temperature and  
humidity levels.  
When the unit (or tape) has been moved to such a place, do not turn on the power immediately  
but leave the unit (or tape) standing for about 10 minutes. When condensation has formed in the  
unit, the “– – d – –” error message lights on the counter display, and the cassette tape is  
automatically ejected.  
Keep the power on, and wait until the error message is cleared.  
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Video head cleaning  
This unit comes with an auto head cleaning function which reduces the amount of dirt on the  
heads automatically. However, in order to improve the units reliability, it is recommended that  
the video heads be cleaned on a daily basis. Use the cleaning fluid specified by Panasonic.  
Maintenance  
Before proceeding with maintenance, set the power switch to OFF, and be absolutely sure to  
hold the molded part of the power plug to disconnect it from the power outlet.  
Clean the cabinet using a soft cloth. To remove stubborn dirt, dilute some kitchen detergent,  
soak a cloth in the solution and wring it out well, and then wipe away the dirt. After wiping off the  
dirt, use a dry cloth to take up the remaining moisture. Do not use paint thinners or benzine.  
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Specifications  
[GENERAL]  
[VIDEO]  
$ Digital video  
Sampling frequency  
Y: 74.25 MHz  
Power supply:  
AC (100-240) V, 50/60 Hz  
DC 12V, 6.6 A  
Power consumption:  
69 W (main unit only)  
97 W (when AJ-YA120AG, AJ-YAD120AG are  
installed)  
PB/PR: 37.125 MHz  
Quantizing:  
8 bits  
Video compression system:  
DCT + variable length code  
Video compression ratio:  
1:6.7  
indicates safety information.  
Error correction:  
Reed-Solomon product code  
Video recording bit rate:  
100 Mbps  
Ambient operating temperature:  
41°F to 104°F (5°C to 40°C)  
Ambient operating humidity:  
10% to 80% (no condensation)  
Weight:  
$ Video input connectors21  
HD serial digital input:  
17.38 lb (7.9 kg)  
Dimensions (WkHkD):  
BNC k1  
8 7/16k5 1/4k16 7/8 inches (214k132k428 mm)  
(compliant with SMPTE 292M/296M/299M  
standards)  
Recording format21, 22  
:
DVCPRO HD-LP  
Reference input:  
Recording video signals21, 22  
:
Black burst/HD tri-level sync automatic switching  
BNC k2 (loop-through k1)  
75termination ON/OFF switchable  
1080i/59.94 Hz, 720p/59.94 Hz, 1080i/50 Hz  
switchable  
Recording audio signals21  
48 kHz, 16 bits, 8 channels  
Recording tracks21  
:
$ Video output connectors  
:
HD serial digital output21  
:
ODigital video/audio: Helical track  
OTime code: Helical track (sub code area)  
OCue signal: 1 track  
BNC k2  
(compliant with SMPTE 292M/296M/299M  
standards)  
OControl (CTL) signal: 1 track  
(information superimposing ON/OFF)  
Playback formats:  
SD serial digital output21  
:
DVCPRO HD-LP, DVCPRO HD, DVCPRO50,  
DVCPRO P, DVCPRO, DV-SP, DVCAM  
Tape speed:  
67.64 mm/sec. (in 59.94 Hz mode)  
67.70 mm/sec. (in 60/50 Hz mode)  
Recording time:  
BNC k1 (compliant with SMPTE 259M-C/272M-  
A, ITU-R BT.656-4 standards)  
(information superimposing ON/OFF)  
Analog composite output:  
BNC k2  
VIDEO123, VIDEO2  
92 min. (when using AJ-HP92ELG)  
(information superimposing ON/OFF)  
HD analog component output:  
BNC k323 (Y/PB/PR, R/G/B switchable)  
(information superimposing ON/OFF)  
Tapes used:  
Metal tapes  
FF/REW time:  
Approx. 2 min. (when using AJ-HP92ELG)  
21: This functions only when the AJ-YA120AG (optional  
accessory) is installed.  
22: This functions only when the AJ-YAD120AG (optional  
accessory) is installed.  
23: The VIDEO1 and HD analog component Y outputs are  
switched.  
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Specifications  
$ Video output adjustment ranges  
HD serial digital output system phase21  
1080i: 0.5H (in 13.5ns increments)  
59/60 Hz: 1100 samples  
$ Audio output connectors  
Analog output (CH1, CH2, CH3, CH4):  
XLR k4, low impedance  
:
+4/0/20 dBm (with 600 load) switchable  
Monitor output L or R switchable for CH3/CH4  
output  
50 Hz:  
1320 samples  
23/24 Hz: 1375 samples  
720p: 0.5H (in 13.5ns increments)  
59/60 Hz: 825 samples  
HD serial digital output21  
:
BNC k2, 75 Ω  
SD serial digital/composite video output system  
(compliant with SMPTE 292M/296M/299M  
standard)  
phase21  
:
0.5H (in 37ns increments)  
SD serial digital output21  
:
59 Hz: 858 samples  
50 Hz: 864 samples  
Composite video output SC phase;  
180 deg. or more  
BNC k1, 75 Ω  
(compliant with SMPTE 259M-C/272M-A, ITU-R  
BT.656-4 standards)  
Monitor output (L, R):  
PHONO k2, 600 , 8 dBv  
Headphone output:  
Stereo (6 mm diameter), 8 , level variable  
[AUDIO]  
$ Digital audio  
[OTHER CONNECTORS]  
Sampling frequency:  
48 kHz (synchronized with video)  
Quantizing:  
Time code input21  
:
BNC k1, 0.5 to 8V [p-p], 10 kΩ  
Time code output:  
BNC k1, low impedance, 2.0 0.5 V [p-p]  
(with 600 load)  
RS-422A input:  
D-sub 9-pin, for AJ-A95  
RS-422A interface  
DC power output:  
16 bits  
Frequency response:  
20 Hz to 20 kHz 1 dB (at reference level)  
Dynamic range:  
More than 85 dB (1 kHz, emphasis OFF)  
Distortion:  
Less than 0.1% (1 kHz, emphasis OFF,  
reference level)  
Crosstalk:  
Less than 80 dB (1 kHz, between 2 channels)  
Wow & flutter:  
4 pins k1, DC 12 V, 250 mA, for AJ-A95  
DV input/output connector:  
Connector:  
6-pin type  
Transmission rate:  
Below measurable limits  
Headroom:  
400 Mbps, 200 Mbps, 100 Mbps;selectable  
Transmission data:  
Compliant with IEEE 1394-1995  
Compliant with IEC 61883-Part1, Part2  
Control command:  
20 dB  
$ Audio input connectors21  
Analog input (CH1, CH2, CH3, CH4):  
XLR k4, 600 /high impedance switchable  
(default: 600 )  
Compliant with AV/C command set (General Ver  
3.0, VCR Subunit Ver 2.01)  
+4/0/20 dBm/60 dBu switchable  
(The impedance is set to 3 kwhen 60 dB is  
selected)  
[OPTIONS]  
HD SDI input/output SD SDI output board:  
AJ-YA120AG  
HD serial digital input:  
BNC k1, 75 ,  
Compliant with SMPTE 292M/296M/299M  
standard  
Digital video input/output board:  
AJ-YAD120AG  
21: This functions only when the AJ-YA120AG (optional  
accessory) is installed.  
22: This functions only when the AJ-YAD120AG (optional  
accessory) is installed.  
Weight and dimensions shown are approximate.  
Specifications are subject to change without notice.  
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