Panasonic AJ-D950 Operating Instructions Manual
Panasonic AJ-D950 Operating Instructions Manual

Panasonic AJ-D950 Operating Instructions Manual

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  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    Digital Video Cassette Recorder Operating Instructions...
  • Page 2 IMPORTANT “Unauthorized recording of copyrighted televi- sion programs, video tapes and other materials may infringe the right of copyright owners and be contrary to copyright laws. ” CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents General and Features Controls and their functions Front panel Front panel bottom section Connector area Connections Connections when one unit is used Connections when 2 units are used Connections with editing controller Connections for adjusting video output (encoder output) signals Tapes Switching on the power/inserting the cassette STOP/STAND BY mode...
  • Page 4: General And Features

    This product is also capable of recording in the existing DVCPRO format and playing back tapes which have been recorded using this format. Digital slow motion/dial jog With Panasonic’ s unique digital slow motion technology, slow motion playback images are clear at the following speeds: -0.43/-0.3/-0.2/-0.1/-0.03/+0.03/+0.1/+0.2/+0.3/+0.5/+0.75 <Note>...
  • Page 5 Features (continued) Multifunctional interface Serial digital input/output The component serial interface, a standard feature, allows for interfacing with progressive signals* and component signals in serial digital (SMPTE259M-C, 272M, 294M*). Analog video input/output Analog component input/output signals (Y, P are standard feature. AES/EBU audio input/output Digital audio input/output connectors are featured.
  • Page 6: Controls And Their Functions

    Controls and their functions Front panel <Front Panel Top Section> POWER switch TV system/format displays These displays indicate the type of TV system selected and tape format. <525/525P*/625> 525: This lights when the 525 interlaced TV system has been selected. 525P*: This lights when the 525 progressive TV system is selected or is currently playing back.
  • Page 7 INPUT SELECT switches These are used to select the video and audio input signals. <Video> Each time the VIDEO button is pressed, the input video signal selection is switched in the order of Y/P (V&A) is selected, both video input and audio input are switched to SDTI. <Audio>...
  • Page 8 Controls and their functions <Front Panel Center Section> PLAY button Playback commences when this button is pressed. Recording commences when the button is pressed together with the REC button; manual editing commences when it is pressed together with the EDIT button during playback. However, manual editing will not be initiated if the servo is not locked.
  • Page 9 <Front Panel Center Section> REC INHIBIT lamp This lights when the REC INHIBIT switch in the front panel bottom section is at ON or when the accidental erasure prevention mode has been set for the cassette. In this state, neither recording nor editing is possible. STAND BY button When this is pressed, the same tension as in the regular stop mode is applied to the tape, and while the head drum continues to rotate, the button’...
  • Page 10 Controls and their functions (continued) <Front Panel Center Section> REMOTE/LOCAL switch This switch is set when the unit is to be controlled from an external source using the REMOTE connector, RS-232C connector or parallel connector. REMOTE: Set to this position when controlling the unit by a device connected using the 9-pin REMOTE connector or RS-232CY parallel connector.
  • Page 11 <Front Panel Center Section> PREROLL button This is used for feeding and cueing the tape for manual editing. When it is pressed, the tape travels to the preroll point where it stops. The preroll time can be set on the setup menu No. 000 (P-ROLL TIME). When this button is pressed together with the IN or OUT button, the tape can be cued to the IN or OUT point entered.
  • Page 12 Controls and their functions <Front Panel Center Section> Time code buttons These are used to set the TC or UB value. SHIFT: When setting the TC or UB value, first press this button to stop the data running. Change the digit now flashing on the display. Each time the button is pressed, the flashing moves to the right by one digit, and when it reaches the right-most digit, it returns to the left-most digit.
  • Page 13 <Front Panel Center Section> Volume control This is used to adjust the headphones volume and the monitor output volume. Whether the headphones output and monitor output volumes are to be linked or kept separate can be set on the setup menu No. 713 (MONI OUT). (Note that the headphones output volume is normally linked.) When the volumes are kept separate, the monitor output is set to the unity value (preset value).
  • Page 14: Front Panel Bottom Section

    Controls and their functions <Front Panel Bottom Section> VIDEO IN LEVEL control and switch These are used to adjust the video input level. PRESET: When the switch is set to “ PRESET” , the video input level is set to the unity MANUAL: When the switch is set to “...
  • Page 15 <Front Panel Bottom Section> REC INHIBIT switch This is used to inhibit or allow recordings on the video cassette tape. Recording on the tape is inhibited. At this setting, the REC INHIBIT lamp in the front panel lights. OFF: Recording on the tape is allowed provided that the accidental erasure prevention tab on the video cassette tape enables recording to be conducted.
  • Page 16: Connector Area

    Controls and their functions Connector area - 1 6 -...
  • Page 17 <Connector area> AC IN connector This is for connecting the unit to the power outlet using the power cord provided. SIGNAL GND terminal This terminal is connected to the signal ground terminal of the connected unit in order to reduce noise. It is not connected to ground for safety purposes. Fuse holder This contains a fuse.
  • Page 18 Controls and their functions <Connector area> ANALOG COMPONENT VIDEO OUT connector The analog component video signal is output from this connector. ANALOG COMPOSITE VIDEO OUT connectors The analog composite video signals are output from these connectors. The video signal with signals superimposed on it can be output from the VIDEO OUT3 connector.
  • Page 19: Connections When One Unit Is Used

    Connections when one unit is used Set the CONTROL switch on the front panel to LOCAL. Audio monitor output connectors Analog audio input connectors Analog audio output connectors Analog video input connectors Reference input connectors Digital audio Digital audio/video output output connector Active through output...
  • Page 20: Connections When 2 Units Are Used

    Connections when 2 units are used Source machine: Set the CONTROL switch on the front panel to REMOTE. Recorder: Set the CONTROL switch on the front panel to LOCAL. Reference Signal generator To audio monitor device Source machine (deck to deck) Remote control signal (9P) To audio monitor Recorder...
  • Page 21: Connections With Editing Controller

    Connections with editing controller AV monitor Video monitor signals Audio monitor signals Editing controller To REMOTE IN/OUT connector Source machine AV monitor Recorder To REMOTE IN/OUT connector AV switcher Remote To REMOTE IN/OUT connector Reference signal - 2 1 - AV monitor Reference signal generator...
  • Page 22: Connections For Adjusting Video Output (Encoder Output) Signals

    Connections for adjusting video output (encoder output) signals Player 1 (source machine 1) (BB) (BB) VIDEO IN VIDEO IN VIDEO 1 REF (BB) P1 IN REF IN Switcher Supply the external reference signal from a sync signal generator to the units. Use the composite connectors for the video signals.
  • Page 23: Tapes

    Tapes Three types of tapes can be used with the unit. Type M cassette L cassette Align the cassette with the center of the insertion slot and push it in gently. The cassette tape is loaded automatically. <Notes> Consumer DV tapes cannot be used and should not be inserted. AJ-5P92LP tape is used only for DVCPRO 50 (50 Mbps) mode.
  • Page 24: Switching On The Power/Inserting The Cassette

    Switching on the power/inserting the cassette Before starting to operate the unit, check whether the equipment has been connected properly. Turn on the power. Check that the AUTO OFF lamp is off. When condensation has formed or some other trouble has occurred, the AUTO OFF lamp lights, and all operations are disabled.
  • Page 25: Stop/Stand By Mode

    STOP/STAND BY mode When the STOP button is pressed, the unit goes into the stop mode. The STOP lamp lights and the tape stops traveling. In order to protect the tape, the unit goes into the standby OFF mode after the time set by setup menu No.
  • Page 26: Recording

    Recording Set the accidental erasure prevention tab on the cassette tape to the “ recording” position and insert the tape. Press the STOP button to place the unit in the stop mode. Set the TAPE/EE switch to EE. EE images now appear on the TV monitor. Check that the REC INHIBIT lamp is off.
  • Page 27: Playback

    Playback Insert the cassette tape, and place the unit in the stop mode. Press the PLAY button. Regular playback is now commenced. Adjust the audio playback level. Pull out the audio level controls and turn them clockwise or counterclockwise to adjust the levels.
  • Page 28: Jog/Shuttle

    Jog/shuttle Jog mode Push the search dial to the “ in” position. Be sure that the JOG lamp lights. Rotate the search dial. The dial’ s clickstops are cleared, and the tape is played back at the speed (-0.43x to +1x normal speed) corresponding to the speed at which the dial is turned.
  • Page 29: Manual Editing

    Manual editing Select the editing mode. ASSEMBLE: For assemble editing. INSERT: Select the editing channel. In the case of insert editing, press the channel button corresponding to the signals to be edited, and check that its lamp is on. Press the PLAY button. Search for the position where the editing is to be commenced (IN point) while viewing the TV monitor, and press the PLAY and EDIT buttons together at the IN point.
  • Page 30: Preroll

    Preroll Press the PREROLL button. The VTR now performs the preroll operation. When the edit IN point has been entered, the tape is rewound from the edit IN point for the duration set by setup menu “000,” and the unit then goes into the stop mode. When the edit IN point has not been entered, the tape is rewound for the duration set by setup menu “000”...
  • Page 31: Automatic Editing

    Automatic editing (Deck to Deck) Editing refers to the job of using a prerecorded tape to produce a complete recording by joining together separate cuts and deleting unnecessary parts. The basic steps taken for editing are as follows. Set the CONTROL switch to REMOTE on the player and to LOCAL on the recorder. Select the editing mode.
  • Page 32: Switch Settings And Adjustments

    Automatic editing Switch settings and adjustments When the unit is used as the recorder: Set the POWER switch to ON. When the unit is used as the player: Set the POWER switch to ON. Select the video and audio input signals using the INPUT SELECT switches.
  • Page 33: Selecting The Editing Mode

    Select the editing mode Select the editing mode. For assemble editing, press the ASSEMBLE button. For insert editing, press the INSERT button. ASSEMBLE: The assemble editing mode (in which cuts are joined together) is INSERT: Select the editing channel. With assemble editing, the ASSEMBLE lamp light. With insert editing, press the button of the channel whose signals are to be edited and light its lamp.
  • Page 34: Entering The Edit Points

    Automatic editing Entering the edit points Search for the edit IN point by performing the jog or shuttle operation. Establish the still picture mode at the desired position. Refer to page 28 for details on the jog/shuttle operations. Press the IN and SET buttons together. The edit IN point is now entered.
  • Page 35: Checking The Edit Points

    Checking the edit points Press the IN (or OUT) button to check the edit point. The value of the entered edit point appears on the display. Press the PREROLL button while holding down the IN (or OUT) button to check the image at the edit point.
  • Page 36: Modifying The Edit Points

    Automatic editing Modifying the edit points Re-entering the edit points Search for the new edit point by performing the jog or shuttle operation, and press the IN (or OUT) and SET buttons together to re-enter the edit point. Modifying the edit point in frame units (trim function) Press the TRIM button while holding down the IN (or OUT) button.
  • Page 37: Preview

    Preview After the edit points have been entered, press the PREVIEW button. Normal preview is now performed. <Notes> If the edit IN point has not been entered, the position where the PREVIEW button was pressed will be entered at the edit IN point. To stop the preview at any time, press the STOP button.
  • Page 38: Executing Automatic Editing

    Automatic editing Executing automatic editing Press the AUTO EDIT button. Automatic editing is now performed. To stop the editing at any time, press the STOP button. When the edit OUT point is reached, the unit goes into the stop mode after postrolling. Postroll With assemble editing, editing continues for approx.
  • Page 39: Review

    Review Upon completion of the editing, press the REVIEW button. The review is started in the recorder. To stop the review at any time, press the STOP button. When the edit OUT point is reached, the unit goes into the stop mode after postrolling. - 3 9 -...
  • Page 40: Split Editing

    Split editing Split editing refers to editing where the editing channels are switched while insert editing is in progress. Perform insert editing. Switch the editing channel. When, for instance, sound from AUDIO CH2 is to be additionally inserted during video channel insert editing: Press the AUDIO CH2 button during video channel editing.
  • Page 41: Audio Split Editing

    Audio split editing The video edit points and audio edit points can be entered separately, and they can be offset from each other and edited. The audio edit points cannot be entered when the assemble editing mode has been selected. After the edit points have been entered, follow the same operating procedure as that for insert editing.
  • Page 42 Audio split editing Displaying the audio split edit points The edit points are displayed on the front panel as shown below. (The figure shows an audio IN point.) Operations Video IN point: Video OUT point: Press the OUT button. Audio IN point: Audio OUT point: Press the A-OUT button.
  • Page 43: Video Output (Encoder Output) 6 Signal Adjustment

    Video output (encoder output) signal adjustments After this system has been connected, the video output signal (ENCODER OUT) must be adjusted if AB roll editing (editing using two source machines) using an editor, for instance, is to be error-free and accurate. (This adjustment must be repeated when one of the connect- ing cables has been replaced and whenever the connections are changed.) The adjustment procedure using this unit is outlined below.
  • Page 44: Setup (Default Settings)

    Setup (default settings) The unit’ s major settings are performed by making selections on menus. The setting menus appear on the TV monitor when the TV monitor and VIDEO OUT 3 connector in the unit’ s connector area are hooked up. Changing the settings Press the MENU button.
  • Page 45 Setup (setting) menus This unit can store up to 5 user files (user 1 to user 5) containing different menu settings, and these files can be selected and used. Changing the file Press the MENU button. Hold down the STAND BY button and press the FF button to switch to the next user file. Hold down the STAND BY button and press the REW button to switch to the previous user file.
  • Page 46 Setup (setting) menus SYSTEM menu <SYSTEM> Item Superimposed display ENCODER SYS SC V I D E O PHASE COARSE SCH FINE AV PHASE RANGE The underline on the setting item denotes the initial setting. Setting Superimposed display 0000 REMOTE This selects whether the video output signal is to be adjusted 0001 LOCAL on the VTR or with the external encoder remote control.
  • Page 47: User Menu

    USER menu <BASIC> Item Superimposed display P-ROLL TIME LOCAL TAPE TIMER REMAIN 0 0 4 SETUP NUMBER 0 05 METER SYNCHRO- NIZE 0 0 7 SUPER DISPLAY The underline on the setting item denotes the initial setting. Setting Superimposed display 0000 This sets the preroll time which can be set from 0 to 15 seconds in 1 -second increments.
  • Page 48: Setup Menus

    Setup menus USER menu <BASIC> (continued) Item Superimposed display CHARA H-POS CHARA V-POS 011 CHARA TYPE 0 1 2 S YS FORMAT 013 PB FORMAT The underline on the setting item denotes the initial setting. Setting Superimposed display 0000 This sets the position of the characters on the horizontal plane for the time code and other super displays output to the 0005 VIDEO OUT 3/SERIAL OUT 3 connector.
  • Page 49 USER menu <OPERATION> Item Superimposed N o . display SEARCH SHTL MAX FF. REW AUDIO MUTE 104 REF ALARM AUTO EE EE MODE PLAY DELAY The underline on the setting item denotes the initial setting. Setting Superimposed N o . display 0000 DIAL...
  • Page 50: Operation Menu

    Setup menus USER menu <OPERATION> Item Superimposed display CAP LOCK AUTO REW MEMORY STOP The underline on the setting item denotes the initial setting. Memory stop function When the FF button is pressed, the VTR performs the regular fast forward operation since the zero point is not located in the direction of operation.
  • Page 51 USER menu <INTERFACE> Item Superimposed display 2 0 0 PARA RUN 9P SEL 2 0 2 ID SEL 2 0 3 25P SEL RS232C SEL 2 0 5 BAUD RATE DATA 2 0 6 LENGTH 2 0 7 STOP BIT 2 0 8 PARITY 2 0 9 RETURN...
  • Page 52 Setup menus USER menu <EDIT> Item Superimposed display 3 0 0 RANGE 3 0 1 IN/OUT 3 0 2 NEGA FLASH 3 0 3 STD/ NON-STD 3 0 4 SERVO 3 0 5 EDIT RPLCE1 3 0 6 EDIT RPLCE2 EDIT 3 0 7 RPLCE3...
  • Page 53: Edit Menu

    USER menu <EDIT> (continued) Item Superimposed N o . display EDIT RPLCE4 3 0 9 EDIT RPLCEC 3 1 0 CONFI EDIT AUD EDIT AUD EDIT AUTO ENTRY CF ADJ AFTER CUE-UP 3 1 6 JOG RANGE The underline on the setting item denotes the initial setting. Setting Superimposed display...
  • Page 54: Tape Protect Menu

    Setup menus USER menu <TAPE PROTECT> Item Superimposed display STILL TIMER PROTECT 4 0 2 D R U M STDBY The underline on the setting item denotes the initial setting. <Note> The cumulative standby time at the same tape position increases when transmitting programs or otherwise using identical materials repeatedly.
  • Page 55 USER menu <TIME CODE> Item Superimposed N o . display 5 0 2 VITC POS-2 5 0 3 TCG REGEN 5 0 4 REGEN MODE EXT TC 5 0 6 BINARY 5 0 7 PHASE CORR 5 0 8 TCG CF FLAG 5 0 9 DF MODE...
  • Page 56 Setup menus USER menu <VIDEO> Item Superimposed display INT SG 6 0 1 OUT VSYNC 6 0 2 V-MUTE 6 0 3 CC (F1) BLANK 6 0 4 CC (F2) BLANK 6 0 5 FREEZE 6 0 6 OUT C KILL 6 0 7 VOUT SETUP...
  • Page 57: Video Menu

    USER menu <VIDEO> (continued) Item Superimposed N o . display VIN SETUP Pb/Pr OUT WFM SEL The underline on the setting item denotes the initial setting. Setting Superimposed display THRU 0000 This selects whether the composite signal is to be recorded 0001 with setup or without setup.
  • Page 58 Setup menus USER menu <AUDIO> Item Superimposed display INT SG CH1 IN CH2 IN CH3 IN CH4 IN CUE IN CH1 OUT CH2 OUT CH3 OUT CH4 OUT CUE OUT MONIL MONIR MONI EMPHASIS CH1 IN The underline on the setting item denotes the initial setting. Setting Superimposed display...
  • Page 59 USER menu <AUDIO> Item Superimposed display CH2 IN CH3 IN CH4 IN DIGI IN SEL12 DIGI IN SEL34 MONI CH 722 REC CH1 REC CH2 REC CH3 REC CH4 REC CUE The underline on the setting item denotes the initial setting. (continued) Setting Superimposed...
  • Page 60: Aj-Pd950 User Menu

    S e t u p m e n u s USER menu <AUDIO> (continued) Item Superimposed display PB FADE EMBEDDED MONITOR MIX L 7 3 0 MONITOR MIX R CUE OUT The underline on the setting item denotes the initial setting. AJ-PD950 USER menu The following setup menu is displayed when the AJ-PD950 is used.
  • Page 61: Time Code/User Bit

    Time code/user bit Time code The time code is used when the time code signal generated by the time code generator (time code signal generator) is to be recorded on the tape, its values are to be read by the time code reader (time code signal reader), and the absolute position of the tape is to be displayed in increments of hours, minutes, seconds and frames.
  • Page 62: Recording Internal/External Time Codes

    Recording internal/external time codes 1. Setting the internal time code Place the VTR in the stop mode. Set the TC/CTL switch to TC. Set the TC lNT/EXT switch to INT. (internal time code selected) Set the REC RUN/FREE RUN switch position. REC RUN: FREE RUN: The time code runs in the same way as the time regardless of the VTR Set the REGEN/PRESET switch position.
  • Page 63: Reproducing The Time Code/User Bit

    Reproducing the time code/user bit Place the unit in the stop mode. Set the TC/CTL button to TC. Set the TC/UB switch to TC or UB. TC: The time code is displayed. UB: The user bit is displayed. When it is no longer possible to read the time code, it is interpolated using the CTL signal.
  • Page 64: Superimpose Screen

    Superimpose screen The control signals, time code, etc. are displayed using abbreviations. Abbreviation : : : TV monitor Characters displayed The background of characters superimposed on the display can be changed using setup menu No. 011 (CHARA TYPE). TV monitor Display position The position of the characters superimposed on the display can be changed using setup menus No.
  • Page 65: Servo Reference 6

    Servo reference This unit automatically selects the input video signal selected by the INPUT switch, the reference video signal supplied from the REF VIDEO input connector or the internal sync signal as the servo reference signal. When the signal is selected, the unit’ s mode and servo reference stand in the relationship shown in the flowchart presented below.
  • Page 66 Servo reference setting tables The servo reference signal is switched as shown in the tables below depending on the servo reference setting, deck mode and what input signal is available. When the mode is transferred to editing or recording/playback, the image may be disturbed and the transfer may be delayed if the references during playback and recording do not match.
  • Page 67: Audio V Fade Function 6

    Audio V Fade Function When editing tapes, the edit point splicing selection (setup menu No. 311 and 312) information is recorded on the tape. This information is then sensed during playback, and V fade or cut processing is automatically performed for these sections. [However, only when the playback fade selection (No.
  • Page 68: Audio Recording Channel And Monitor 33 Output Selection

    Audio recording channel and monitor output selection Audio recording channel The audio recording channels are selected on the AUDIO setup menu as shown below. Recording track Monitor output channel The monitor output channels are selected using the MONITOR SELECT switch as shown below.
  • Page 69: Printed Circuit Board

    Printed circuit board Printed circuit board F8 board SW1 ADDA1 SW41 SW 101 SW 141 H1 board SW101 Abbr. Full name name Audio Input This sets the CH1 audio input Impedance SW impedance. HIGH/600 Audio Input This sets the CH2 audio input impedance.
  • Page 70: Rack Mounting

    (AJ-MA75P) are used. For the installation rails, it is recommended that the rail and bracket for 18" length (model number CC3001-99-0400) of CHASSIS TRAK be used. (The complete slide rail and bracket unit is not available from Panasonic) For further details, consult with your dealer.
  • Page 71: Head Cleaning

    However, to further increase the unit’ s reliability, it is recommended that its video heads be cleaned every day. Use the cleaning fluid designated by Panasonic. Condensation Condensation occurs due to the same principle involved when droplets of water form on a window pane of a heated room.
  • Page 72: Error Messages

    DIAG menu This display the VCR information. VCR information includes “ WARNING” information and “ HOURS METER” (usage time) information. A DIAG menu appears on the monitor when the monitor is connected to the VIDEO OUT 3 connector on the connector section.
  • Page 73 Displaying the “HOURS METER” information Turn the search dial to move the cursor (*). The description for the item where the cursor is located is shown on the counter display. Item No. Item OPERATION Displays the time that the power has been supplied in one-hour units. DRUM RUN Displays the time that the drum has been rotating in one-hour units.
  • Page 74: Table Of Auto Off Error Messages

    Table of AUTO OFF Error messages Counter display Monitor display CAP ROTA TOO CAP ROTATE TOO SLOW SLOW CAP TENSION ERROR CAP TENSION ERROR DRUM ROTATE TOO DRUM ROTA TOO FAST FAST DRUM ROTATE TOO DRUM ROTA TOO SLOW SLOW E-FF E-FF FRONT LOAD ERROR...
  • Page 75 Monitor display Counter display REEL DIR UNMATCH REEL DIR UNMATCH REEL TENSION ERROR REEL TENSION ERROR SERVO COMM ERROR SERVO COMM ERROR SERVO CONTROL SERVO CONTROL ERROR SERVO ERROR SERVO ERROR S-FF/REW TIMEOVER S-FF/REW TIMEOVER S REEL ROTA TOO S REEL TOO FAST FAST S REEL TORQUE S REEL TORQUE...
  • Page 76: Rs-232C Interface

    RS-232C interface 1. Introduction (1) The VTR can be operated by commands when the RS-232C interface is used. (See command table on page 79 – 81.) (2) Conditions for acknowledging commands from RS-232C interface The front panel REMOTE/LOCAL switch must be at REMOTE. The setup menu item No.
  • Page 77: Software Specifications

    3. Software specifications Protocol 1) Communication parameters Communication system Communication speed Bit length Stop bit Parity bit ACK code The underlining indicates the factory settings. Any changes to the settings can be made using the setup menu items listed below. Communication parameter Communication speed Bit length...
  • Page 78 RS-232C interface 3) Return format [VTR controller (PC)] The following responses are made to the command. If necessary, more than one response is made. When the communication has terminated normally 1. The receive completion message is returned. [ACK] 2. The execution completion message is returned. [STX] [command] [data] [ETX] [command]: This is the message (data) which is returned or the execution completion message identifier.
  • Page 79 5. Command table (1) Commands relating to operation control <Notes> for the return (completion) message, [ACK] is first returned when data is received, and the execution message is subsequently returned. It is only the execution message which is listed in this table. In the case of commands not listed in the table, ER001 (invalid command) is returned after [ACK] has been returned.
  • Page 80 RS-232C interface Send command operation SHTL [STX] OSR:data [ETX] REVERSE data = n: speed data 0: STILL 1: ×0.03 2: ×0.1 3: ×0.2 4: ×0.5 5: ×1 6: ×1.85 7: ×4.1 8: ×9.5 9: ×16 A: ×32 STANDBY [STX] OBF [ETX] STANDBY [STX] OBN [ETX] Return (completion)
  • Page 81 EON: EDIT ON (MANUAL EDIT) EPV: PREVIEW ERV: REVIEW [STX] data [ETX] This command is for inquiring about the VTR used. data = AJ-D950, AJ-PD950 - 8 1 - Supplementary notes CTL or TC is returned whichever corresponds to the front display...
  • Page 82 RS-232C interface (3) Microsoft QuickBASIC sample program STX$ = CHR$(&H2): ETX$ = CHR$ (&H3): NAK$ = CHR$(l5): ACK$ = CHR$(&H6) PRINT "*** RS-232C PRINT "Type Command PRINT Communication Port 1,9600Bps,No OPEN "COM1:9600,N,8,1" FOR RANDOM AS #l LEN = 256 REM *** Input Command & Send Command *** SendCmd: INPUT "Input...
  • Page 83: Connector Signals

    Connector signals VIDEO IN SERIAL IN (DIGITAL) (ANALOG) VIDEO IN REF VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT SERIAL OUT (DIGITAL) BNC x 3 (ANALOG) VIDEO OUT AUDIO IN SERIAL IN (DIGITAL) AUDIO IN (DIGITAL) AUDIO IN (ANALOG) CUE IN TIME CODE IN AUDIO OUT SERIAL OUT (DIGITAL) BNC x 3 AUDIO OUT (DIGITAL) XLR x 2...
  • Page 84 Connector signals PARALLEL REMOTE (25P) Pin No. PLAY COMMAND STOP COMMAND FF COMMAND REW COMMAND REC COMMAND EJECT COMMAND STAND BY ON/OFF COMMAND PREROLL COMMAND IN SET COMMAND <Notes> COMMAND pins: TTL level, active low, STATUS pins: open collector, sink current 6 mA RS-232C REMOTE (25-pin D-SUB crossover cable supported) Pin No.
  • Page 85: Specifications

    Specifications GENERAL Power supply: AC 120V, 50 – 60 Hz Power consumption: 300 W 41°F to 104°F (5°C to 40°C) Operating ambient temperature: 10% to 90% (no condensation) Operating ambient humidity: Weight: 41.8 Ibs (19 kg) Dimensions (W x H x D): 16-3/4”...
  • Page 86 Specifications Video Output Connector Analog component output: BNCx3 (Y, P PB/PR: Analog composite output: BNCx3, video 1, video 2, video 3 (superimpose on/off) Serial digital component output: BNCx3, complies with SMPTE259M-C, 294M*standard, SDI 1, SDI 2, SDI 3, (superimpose on/off) SDTI output (option): BNCx1, complies with SMPTE305M standard Video Signal Adjustment...
  • Page 87 Division of Matsushita Electric Corporation of America Executive Office One Panasonic Way (4B-7), Secaucus, NJ 07094 Service Centers Eastern: One Panasonic Way, Panazip (2A-4). Secaucus, NJ 07094 (201)-348-7677 Fax (201)-348-7511 Southern: 1225 Northbrook Parkway, Suite #170, Suwanee, GA 30174 (770)-338-6855 Fax (770)-338-6656 Western: 4001 West Alameda Ave., Suite 100, Burbank, CA 91505...

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