Panasonic VCR AJ YA120AG User Manual

Digital HD Video Cassette Player/Recorder

Operating Instructions

Model No.

AJ-

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.

VQT0L37-1

Caution for AC Mains Lead

FOR YOUR SAFETY PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING TEXT CAREFULLY.

This product is equipped with 2 types of AC mains cable. One is for continental Europe, etc. and the other one is only

for U.K.

Appropriate mains cable must be used in each local area, since the other type of mains cable is not suitable.

FOR CONTINENTAL EUROPE, ETC.

FOR U.K. ONLY

Not to be used in the U.K.

If the plug supplied is not suitable for your socket

outlet, it should be cut off and appropriate one fitted.

As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this

appliance may not correspond with the coloured

markings identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed

as follows:

• The wire which is coloured GREEN-AND-YELLOW

must be connected to the terminal in the plug which is

marked with the letter E or by the Earth symbol Ó or

coloured GREEN or GREEN-AND-YELLOW.

• The wire which is coloured BLUE must be connected

to the terminal in the plug which is marked with the

letter N or coloured BLACK.

FOR U.K. ONLY

This appliance is supplied with a moulded three pin

mains plug for your safety and convenience.

A 13 amp fuse is fitted in this plug.

Should the fuse need to be replaced please ensure that

the replacement fuse has a rating of 13 amps and that it

is approved by ASTA or BSI to BS1362.

Check for the ASTA mark Ï or the BSI mark Ì on the

body of the fuse.

If the plug contains a removable fuse cover you must

ensure that it is refitted when the fuse is replaced.

If you lose the fuse cover the plug must not be used

until a replacement cover is obtained.

• The wire which is coloured BROWN must be

connected to the terminal in the plug which is marked

with the letter L or coloured RED.

A replacement fuse cover can be purchased from your

local Panasonic Dealer.

How to replace the fuse

1.Open the fuse compartment with a screwdriver.

IF THE FITTED MOULDED PLUG IS UNSUITABLE

FOR THE SOCKET OUTLET IN YOUR HOME THEN

THE FUSE SHOULD BE REMOVED AND THE PLUG

CUT OFF AND DISPOSED OF SAFELY. THERE IS A

DANGER OF SEVERE ELECTRICAL SHOCK IF THE

CUT OFF PLUG IS INSERTED INTO ANY 13 AMP

SOCKET.

If a new plug is to be fitted please observe the wiring

code as shown below.

2.Replace the fuse.

If in any doubt please consult a qualified electrician.

WARNING: THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED.

IMPORTANT: The wires in this mains lead are coloured

in accordance with the following code:

Fuse

Green-and-Yellow: Earth

Blue:

Brown:

Neutral

Live

indicates safety information.

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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

MENU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

DIF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49

Condensation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51

Emergency eject . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Video head cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52

Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53

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

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>

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

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.

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

SDI signals and analog composite signals at the

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.

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

DVCPRO, 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

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

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.

Parts and their functions

Front panel

Counter display

6 7 8

SCH SERVO

REC INH REMOTE

CTL

-25 -20 -16 -12 -8 -4

-30

CH 1

CH 2

HOURS

MINUTES

SECONDS

FRAMES

;

EJECT

POWER

OFF

LOCAL REMOTE

AUDIO SELECT

INPUT

METER

ANALOG

CH3-4

OFF

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

PLAY

PAUSE/STILL REC(OPTION) TAPE

CH1

COUNTER

CH2

DOWN MENU UP

MODE

DATA

SET

AUDIO MON SELECT

F B A G

1POWER switch

4REC/REC INH lamp

REC: The lamp lights during recording .

2Cassette slot

REC INH:

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 Q is

set to the ON position. Recording operations

cannot be performed while it is lighted.

3EJECT button

When this is pressed, the tape is unloaded, and

several seconds later the cassette will be

automatically ejected.

5REMOTE 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.

Parts and their functions

Front panel

6REPEAT 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.

7SYSTEM 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.

”

On: 59/60 Hz mode

=Counter display

Off: 50 Hz/25 PsF mode

Flashing: 23/24 Hz mode , 25 Hz mode

This displays the TC and CTL counts, user’s bit

(UB), remaining tape length and total tape length as

well as the on-screen information and other

messages.

8SCH 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

unit’s power is automatically turned off. (When

“TYPE-A” or “TYPE-B” is not selected as the menu

item No.180 [BATTERY SEL] setting)

CTL, TC and UB lamps

9SERVO 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

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.

Parts and their functions

Front panel

?ANALOG lamp²

@METER button and lamp (CH3•4)

Each time the METER button is pressed, the

signals which are output to the headphone jack E

and represented on the level meter display are

switched between CH1/CH2 and CH3/CH4.

When the CH1/CH2 signal levels are displayed, the

CH3•4 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

AAudio output lamps (CH1•2, CH3•4)

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.

BAudio 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

No.780

No.770

No.771

Audio monitor

METER

lamp

output

lamps

Headphone

output

AUDIO

MONITOR

AUD OUT MONITOR H.PHONE selector switch

CH1

CH2

CH3/L

CH4/R

SEL

MIX

Off

CH3•4

Off

L=R (CH1)

L=R (CH3)

L=R (CH1)

L=R (CH3)

——

CH1

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

——

CH1•2

CH3•4

Off

LINE

——

CH1

CH2

CH3

CH4

CH3•4

Off

CH2

CH1

CH3•4

L=R (CH4)

——

STEREO

CH1+2

STEREO

CH1+2

——

L=R (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

CH3•4

Off

CH1

CH2

CH1+2

L=CH1+2 R=CH1+2

——

CH2

CH1

L=CH2

L=CH3

R=CH2

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

CH3•4

CH3

CH4

CH1+2

L=CH3+4 R=CH3+4

L=CH4 R=CH4

——

CH2

Parts and their functions

Front panel

CAnalog 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 variable” controls: 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.

IFF 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.

D720p lamp

JSEARCH 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)

EHeadphone jack

When stereo headphones are connected to this

jack, the recording or playback sound can be

KPLAY button

Press this to start playback.

Recording starts when it is pressed together with

the REC button.

monitored through the headphones.

FVolume control

This is used to adjust the headphones volume.

LPAUSE/STILL button

When this is pressed during recording, the tape

GREW button

temporarily stops (pauses). When it is pressed

again, recording is resumed.

Press this to rewind the tape.

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.

HSTOP 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 N is set to TAPE, still

images can be monitored.

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.

Parts and their functions

Front panel

MREC button²

OCOUNTER 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 REC” appears in the

superimposed mode display area.

UB : The user’s bit is displayed.

: 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

NTAPE/EE switch

DVCPRO50 (420P)

Sd 50P

The DV lamp on the counter

display lights.

–––—

This is used to select the signals which are to be

output in the STOP mode.

TAPE:

DVCAM

The signals played back from the tape are

output.

EE:

PRESET 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.

QREC 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 tape’s 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 “1394” is 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

switch’s position is changed.

2 This function is operational only when the AJ-

YA120AG (optional accessory) or AJ-YAD120AG

(optional accessory) has been installed.

Parts and their functions

Rear panel

7 6

HD/SD REF VIDEO IN

(OPTION)

VIDEO OUT

Y/G

75Ω

(OPTION)

OFF

OUT

2(SUPER)

DC OUT

AC IN

AUDIO

AUDIO OUT

AUDIO IN (OPTION)

12V 250mA

PUSH

MON

OUT

FUSE 250V T2.5AH

PUSH

SIGNAL

GND

DC IN

MONITOR

; <

1AC 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.

3DC 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.

2DC 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

unit’s power is automatically turned off. (When

“TYPE-A” or “TYPE-B” is not selected as the menu

item No.180 [BATTERY SEL] setting)

Pin No.

Signal

Ground

–––

+12 V

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.

4Fuse 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

Parts and their functions

Rear panel

5VIDEO 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.

: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)

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.

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>

output signals are output with the 60 Hz or 24

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.

6TC IN connector²

Pin No.

Signal

Frame Ground

Transmit A

Receive B

Receive Common

––—–

Transmit Common

Transmit B

Receive A

Frame Ground

This is used to record an external time code onto

the tape.

7TC OUT connector

This is used to output the playback time code

during playback.

During recording , the time code generated by the

internal time code generator is output from this

connector.

=Fan motor

This is provided to cool off the unit.

8HD/SD REF VIDEO IN connectors and 75Ω

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.

9AUDIO IN connectors (CH1, CH2, CH3, CH4)²

These are the input connectors for the analog audio

signals.

Tapes

Inserting the tape

Align the cassette with the center of the slot and push

it gently inside.

EJECT

POWER

The cassette tape is loaded automatically.

OFF

LOCAL REMOTE

AUDIO SELECT

INPUT

METER

ANALOG CH3-4

REC

OFF

REC INH (OPTION)

PULL

FOR VAR

720

CH1·2 CH3·4

RESET

REW

PAGE

STOP

MODE

PLAY

PAUSE/STILL REC(OPTION) TAPE

AUDIO OUT SEL

CH1

COUNTER

CH2

DOWN MENU UP

DATA

SET

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

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

minutes

recording/playback (AJ-HP33EMG)

DVCPRO 25/50/50P HD playback tapes

L cassettes

DVCPRO HD-LP

Tapes

with

minutes

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.

Operation

Turning on the unit’s power

STOP mode

Before attempting to operate the unit, check whether

the equipment has been connected properly.

Ensure that the unit is placed on a flat, level surface

for operation.

When the STOP button is pressed, the unit is

set to the STOP mode.

The STOP lamp lights, and the tape stops

traveling.

OIn order to protect the tape inside the unit, the

unit is set to the tape protection mode when

the time selected as the menu item No.400

[STILL TIMER] has elapsed.

Turn on the unit’s power.

Insert a cassette tape.

Insert the cassette tape at the correct position

without forcing it in any way.

When the STOP, REW, FF or PLAY button is

pressed, the unit is transferred to the

corresponding mode.

Check that the STOP lamp has lighted.

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.

As soon as the tape is inserted, the cylinder

starts rotating automatically, the tape is loaded,

and the unit is set to the stop mode.

EJECT

POWER

OFF

LOCAL REMOTE

AUDIO SELECT

INPUT

METER

INPUT

METER

ANALOG CH3-4

REC

OFF

REC INH (OPTION)

ANALOG CH3-4

REC

OFF

REC INH (OPTION)

PULL

FOR VAR

720

CH1·2 CH3·4

720

CH1·2 CH3·4

RESET

REW

PAGE

STOP

PLAY

PAUSE/STILL REC(OPTION) TAPE

REW

PAGE

STOP

MODE

PLAY

PAUSE/STILL REC(OPTION) TAPE

AUDIO OUT SEL

CH1

COUNTER

CH2

DOWN MENU UP

MODE

DATA

SET

DOWN MENU UP

DATA

SET

AUDIO MON SELECT

<Notes>

OBefore turning off the power, press the EJECT

button to eject the cassette.

OWhen ON is selected as the menu item No.104

[REF ALARM] setting, the STOP button’s lamp will

flash if the reference video input signal is not

supplied.

Operation

Recording

To end the recording, press the STOP button.

Recording now ends, and the unit is set to the

stop mode.

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 tape’s erasure prevention tab

to recording enable, and insert the tape.

Press the STOP button to set the unit to the

STOP mode.

Pause/recording

(follow-on recording)

Selecting the input video signals

Use menu item No.600 [VIDEO IN SEL] to select

the video input signals.

Press the PAUSE/STILL button while the

cassette tape is playing back.

1. Selecting the input audio signals

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

<Note>

screen.

When “1394” is 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>

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.

While holding down the REC button, press

the PLAY button.

The REC and PLAY lamps light, and recording

commences.

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.

Operation

Playback

VTR operation

status

Resulting VTR

operation

Button operated

FF or REW

PLAY or STOP

Search still

Insert a cassette tape into the unit.

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)

To end playback, press the STOP button.

The VTR is set to the stop mode.

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

FWD search speed

switching

FWD search (cue)

REW

REV search (review)

FWD search still

REW

Cue/review

PAUSE/STILL

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)

FWD search still

REW

PAUSE/STILL or

SEARCH or REW

REV search still

Any status

FWD search (cue)

PLAY

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.

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 PAUSE

Slow still

PLAY

Slow still

PLAY

FWD slow

REV slow

FWD slow still

FWD slow

REV slow still

REW

FWD slow

REV slow

SEARCH or

PAUSE/STILL

SEARCH or

PAUSE/STILL

PAUSE/STILL or

SEARCH or FF

FWD slow

REV slow

FWD slow still

REV slow still

REW

PAUSE/STILL or

SEARCH or REW

FWD slow

PLAY

STOP

PLAY

Any status

STOP

STOP 5 FF

STOP 5 REW

REW

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).

Select menu item No.161 [CTL (TC) BGN] or

Select menu item No.160 [MEMORY MODE],

and select the repeat playback mode.

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

DATA– button.

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.

<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.

<Notes>

Use the UP button (FF button) and DOWN

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

DATA– button (PLAY button) are used to

change the value displayed.

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.

<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.

Time code & user’s bit

Time code

When the DATA+ button (PAUSE/STILL

button) or DATA– button (PLAY button) is

pressed, the value of the first digit starts

flashing.

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 VTR’s 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 DATA– button (PLAY button) to change the

value.

After performing the setting, press the SET

button (REC) button.

(The display now returns to the regular menu

TCR. 00

Hours

Minutes Seconds Frames

screen.)

Set the LOCAL/MENU/REMOTE switch to the

LOCAL or REMOTE position.

User’s bit

The user’s 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 user’s

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.

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).

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.

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.

Time code & user’s bit

Setting the user’s bit

Playing back the time code and

user’s 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.

Set the VTR to the menu mode.

(This is done by setting the LOCAL/MENU/

REMOTE switch to the MENU position).

Set the COUNTER button to TC or UB.

TC : The time code is displayed.

UB : The user’s bit is displayed.

Select menu item No.531 [UB PRESET].

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.

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

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.

Superimposed screen displays

The control signal, time code, etc. are displayed on

the TV monitor in the form of abbreviations when the

unit’s 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 DATA– button 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

DATA– button.

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 (user’s 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

22 22 22 22

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

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, user’s bit

The time code is displayed following the user’s 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)

Setup (initial settings)

This unit’s 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.

Press the DATA+ button or DATA– button to

change the setting.

Setting method using the on-

screen menus

Press the SET button to enter the setting.

To make changes to any other items, repeat

^steps4, 5 and 6.

Set the LOCAL/MENU/REMOTE switch to the

MENU position.

The unit is set to the menu setting mode, and the

<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.

SET–UP MENU

MAIN

NO.00

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

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.

Press the MENU-UP button or MENU-DOWN

button to move the cursor (2) to the menu

where changes are to be made.

Press the RESET button.

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

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.

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.

SET–UP MENU

2 NO

FACTORY

<LOAD>

SET–UP MENU

2 NO

USER (ALL)

<SAVE>

USER (ALL)

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.

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.

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?

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.

Set the LOCAL/MENU/REMOTE switch to the

LOCAL or REMOTE position.

This completes the menu setting procedure.

Perform the operations in steps 2 to 6 for

“Setting method using the on-screen menus,”

and change to the desired settings.

Press the RESET button.

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

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.

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.

Press the RESET button.

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.

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.

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

SET–UP 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.

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.

The menu screen now appears.

Set the LOCAL/MENU/REMOTE switch to the

LOCAL or REMOTE position.

This completes the menu setting procedure.

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.

The unit comes with a function for displaying the “hour

meter,” “software version” and “deck serial No.” on the

video monitor.

Set the LOCAL/MENU/REMOTE switch to the

MENU position while holding down the EJECT

button.

<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.

DIAG–MENU

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

00000T

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.

Items with “r” can 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

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.

DIAG–MENU SOFT VERSION

SYSIF

AVDV

SERVO

END

1.22-22-2.22

MENU PROTECT OK?

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.

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.

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)

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

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

101 SHTL MAX

102 FF. REW MAX

104 REF ALARM

106 EJECT EE SEL

107 EE MODE SEL

108 PLAY DELAY

109 CAP LOCK

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

163 REPT MODE

180 BATTERY SEL

181 TYPE-A NEAR

182 TYPE-A END

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

504 RUN MODE

505 TCG REGEN

507 TC SOURCE

508 BINARY GP

509 PHASE CORR

510 TCG CF FLAG

511 DF MODE

512 TC OUT REF

513 VITC OUT

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

616 OUT MATRIX

620 DOWNCON MODE

621 UPCON V MODE

626 D/C ENH H

627 D/C ENH V

628 U/C ENH H

629 U/C ENH V

630 1080i>HD_OUT

632 720p>HD_OUT

634 480p>HD_OUT

636 480i>HD_OUT

676 BLK CLIP

680 CC (F1) BLANK

681 CC (F2) BLANK

684 EDH (SD)

685 ESR MODE (SD)

686 CCR MODE (SD)

687 SDI INDEX 0

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)

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

731 PB FADE

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

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.

Setup menus

SYSTEM

Item

Setting

Description of settings

Superimposed

display

No.

display

12 SYS H (HD)

0000

–1320 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.

1320 <Note>

1320

2640

The setting range is as follows:

O –1100 to 0 to 1100 when 59/60 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

–864 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

0864

<Note>

1728

864 The setting range is –858 to 0 to 858 when 59/60 is selected as the menu item

No.25 [SYSTEM FREQ] setting.

16 SD SYS H (SD)

0000

–864 For adjusting the system phase of the SD SDI output signals (in 37 ns increments).

0864

–: The phase is advanced.

0 +: The phase is delayed.

<Note>

1728

864 The setting range is –858 to 0 to 858 when 59/60 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.

Setup menus

SYSTEM

Item

Setting

Description of settings

Superimposed

display

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>

0003

0004

Merely changing this item’s 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 item’s setting is fixed to “0H” when “1394” is 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.

Setup menus

BASIC

Item

Setting

Description of settings

Superimposed

display

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).

SDSDI 3: The displays are superimposed onto SD SDI OUT.

HDSDI 4: The displays are superimposed onto HD SDI OUT.

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.

Setup menus

BASIC

Item

Setting

Description of settings

Superimposed

display

No.

display

006 DISPLAY SEL

For setting what the information to be superimposed.

0000

TIME 0: Only the data is displayed.

(“Data” refers 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 user’s bit are displayed. The time code is displayed after the

user’s 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.

DVCPRO HD-LP 5 DVCPRO_HD-LP

DVCPRO HD

DVCPRO50

DVCPRO50P

DVCPRO

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

displayed.

0037

008 CHARA V-POS

0000

0 For setting the vertical position at which the superimposed characters are to be

0023

displayed.

0032

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 DATA– button 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.

Setup menus

BASIC

Item

Setting

Description of settings

Superimposed

display

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 unit’s internal reference is used.

HD REF 2: The HD REF input signal serves as the reference.

If this signal is not available, the unit’s internal reference is used.

SD REF 3: The SD REF input signal serves as the reference.

If this signal is not available, the unit’s internal reference is used.

<Note>

When “1394” is 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.

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)

1080i

25M

50Mp

DVCAM

HD-LP

HD-SP

50M

DVCAM

MANUAL

DVCPRO HD-LP (720p)

DVCPRO HD (720p)

DVCPRO50 (422)

DVCPRO (411)

DVCPROP (420p)

720p

25M

50Mp

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.

Setup menus

OPERATION

Item

Setting

Description of settings

Superimposed

display

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.

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.

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 item’s

setting.

2 This appears when the AJ-YA120AG (optional accessory) or AJ-YAD120AG (optional accessory) has been

installed.

“

” indicates the factory setting.

Setup menus

OPERATION

Item

Setting

Description of settings

Superimposed

display

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 unit’s 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 “0” setting (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.

Setup menus

OPERATION

Item

Setting

Description of settings

Superimposed

display

No.

display

161 CTL BGN

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:FREEZE” is 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.

Setup menus

INTERFACE

Item

Setting

Description of settings

Superimposed

display

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

display

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.

Setup menus

TIME CODE

Item

Setting

Description of settings

Superimposed

display

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

7L For setting the position where the VITC signal is to be inserted.

0004

<Notes>

11L O The same line as the one selected by menu item No.502 [VITC POS-2] cannot

be selected.

0015

22L O If 59/60 is selected as the menu item No.25 [SYSTEM FREQ] setting, the

setting range is lines 10L to 16L to 20L.

O This setting takes effect only with the SD output (VIDEO output and SD SDI

output).

502 VITC POS-2

0000

7L For setting the position where the VITC signal is to be inserted.

0006

<Notes>

13L O The same line as the one selected by menu item No.501 [VITC POS-1] cannot

be selected.

0015

22L O If 59/60 is selected as the menu item No.25 [SYSTEM FREQ] setting, the

setting range is lines 10L to 18L to 20L.

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 unit’s operation

mode.

0000

0001

For setting the signal to be regenerated when the TCG (time code generator) is in

the regeneration mode.

0000

0001

0002

TC&UB 0: Both the time code and user’s bit are regenerated.

TC 1: Only the time code is regenerated.

UB 2: Only the user’s bit is regenerated.

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 user’s

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 “1394” is 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.

Setup menus

TIME CODE

Item

Setting

Description of settings

Superimposed

display

No.

display

508 BINARY GP

For setting the usage status for the user’s 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 23595924

Selection range of 00000000 to 23595929 when 59/60 is selected as the menu

item No.35 [SYSTEM FREQ] setting

For setting the user’s bit of the internal TCG.

00000000 to FFFFFFFF

“

” indicates the factory setting.

Setup menus

VIDEO

Item

Setting

Description of settings

Superimposed

display

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 item’s setting cannot be changed while a tape is being played back.

O When 1394 is selected as this item’s setting, “1080i” is selected as the menu

item No.630 [1080i>HD_OUT] setting and “720p” is 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.

Setup menus

VIDEO

Item

Setting

Description of settings

Superimposed

display

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 item’s 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 item’s setting, no signals are output from the DV

connector. If “1394” is selected as the menu item No.600 [VIDEO IN SEL]

setting, “HDSDI” is 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 item’s 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 item’s setting, no signals are output from the DV

connector. If “1394” is selected as the menu item No.600 [VIDEO IN SEL]

setting, “HDSDI” is 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

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 unit’s 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

<Note>

“

” indicates the factory setting.

^2DW: With SD output (SD tape playback or down-converted output)

Setup menus

<Note>

2DW:

VIDEO

With SD output (SD tape playback or down-converted output)

Item

Setting

Description of settings

Superimposed

display

No.

display

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.

AUDIO

Item

Setting

Description of settings

Superimposed

display

Superimposed

display

No.

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

CH1 and CH5 track

CH2 and CH6 track

CH3 and CH7 track

CH4 and CH8 track

O When “1394” is 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.

Setup menus

AUDIO

Item

Setting

Description of settings

Superimposed

display

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 item’s 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.

Setup menus

AUDIO

Item

Setting

Description of settings

Superimposed

display

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 Ω

HIGH 1: High impedance

<Note>

Regardless of this setting, the impedance is set to 3 kΩ when –60 dB is selected

as the menu item No.701 to 704 [CH1-4 IN LV] settings.

Item

Setting

Description of settings

Superimposed

display

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.

Setup menus

DIF (This menu appears only when the AJ-YAD120AG board is installed.)

Item

Setting

Description of settings

Superimposed

display

Superimposed

display

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 item’s 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.

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.

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 item’s 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.

Error messages

When something goes wrong with the unit, one of the

following error messages will appear on the front

panel’s counter display and on the monitor’s

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 panel’s 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 unit’s 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 unit’s power was switched on.

E – 38

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 panel’s counter display

W-UP REEL NOT ROTA

when

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.

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.

Emergency eject

Procedure to ejecting the tape manually in an emergency

If the cassette tape fails to be ejected even when the EJECT button is pressed, it can be ejected as follows.

OFollow the steps below after making absolutely sure that the unit’s power has been turned off.

1Remove the top panel.

3Check that the posts have unloaded the tape and

that the tape is completely housed inside the

cassette.

4Once the tape has been completely returned inside

the cassette case, use the Phillips-head

screwdriver to push in the red plastic gear (B) in

front of the cassette down motor’s worm gear and,

while keeping it pushed in, turn it clockwise to eject

the cassette.

2Use a Phillips-head screwdriver to push in the red

plastic gear (A) and turn it counterclockwise while

keeping it pushed in. The mechanism that winds

up the tape is activated by this, and it makes a

latching sound. Ignore the sound, and turn the gear

through about 10 revolutions.

<Note>

Turning the gear more than necessary will strain

<Note>

the cassette, possibly resulting in tape damage.

When closing the cassette cover, take care not to

catch the tape.

Plastic gear

(A)

Plastic gear

(B)

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 unit’s 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.

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 format^{21, 22}

DVCPRO HD-LP

Reference input:

Recording video signals^{21, 22}

Black burst/HD tri-level sync automatic switching

BNC k2 (loop-through k1)

75Ω termination 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.

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 Ω 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 Ω, –8 dBv

Headphone output:

Stereo (6 mm diameter), 8 Ω, 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 Ω 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:

18 dB

$ Audio input connectors²¹

Analog input (CH1, CH2, CH3, CH4):

XLR k4, 600 Ω/high impedance switchable

(default: 600 Ω)

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 kΩ when –60 dB is

selected)

[OPTIONS]

HD SDI input/output SD SDI output board:

AJ-YA120AG

HD serial digital input:

BNC k1, 75 Ω,

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.

Memo

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