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Panasonic AJ-SDa755E Operating Instructions Manual

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Digital Video Cassette Recorder

Operating Instructions

AJ-
E
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Before operating this product, please read the instructions carefully and save this manual for future use.
VQT0F47 (E)
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  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    TOP MENU CONTENTS Digital Video Cassette Recorder Operating Instructions Model No. Before operating this product, please read the instructions carefully and save this manual for future use. VQT0F47 (E)
  • Page 2 A replacement fuse cover can be purchased from your How to replace the fuse local Panasonic Dealer. 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.
  • Page 3 CONTENTS Operating precaution IMPORTANT “Unauthorized recording copyrighted Operation near any appliance which generates television programmes, video tapes and other strong magnetic fields may give rise to noise in the materials may infringe the right of copyright video and audio signals. If this should be the case, owners and be contrary to copyright laws.”...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    TOP MENU Contents Introduction .......4 Time code/user’s bit ..... . .54 Features .

  • Page 5: Features

    SDTI (Serial Data Transport Interface) signals. Digital slow motion/jog dial Panasonic’s original digital slow-motion technology O 9-pin RS-422A/RS-232C remote makes it possible to attain clear pictures even during In addition to the standard 9-pin serial remote (RS- slow playback at speeds of –0.43 to +0.43/+0.5/+0.75.

  • Page 6: Parts And Their Functions

    CONTENTS Parts and their functions Front panel 5 INPUT SELECT buttons These buttons switch the video and audio input signals. It is also possible to switch the input signals POWER DVCPRO to the internal reference signal selected on setup menu No. 600 (INT SG). STAND BY PLAYER RECORDER...

  • Page 7: Front Panel

    CONTENTS Parts and their functions Front panel 9 FF button < When this button is pressed, the tape is fast forwarded. POWER DVCPRO The fast forwarding speed can be selected using setup menu No.102 (FF. REW MAX). STAND BY PLAYER RECORDER SHTL SLOW...
  • Page 8 CONTENTS Parts and their functions Front panel @ Search dial This dial is used to locate the edit points. > Each time it is pressed, it is set alternatively to the SHTL/SLOW mode or the JOG mode, and the JOG, POWER SHTL or SLOW lamp lights.
  • Page 9 CONTENTS Parts and their functions Front panel I PREROLL button This button is used to locate where a transmission or manual editing starts on the tape. POWER DVCPRO When it is pressed, the tape travels to the preroll point and stops. STAND BY PLAYER RECORDER...
  • Page 10 CONTENTS Parts and their functions Front panel P Audio recording level control knobs These knobs are used to adjust the recording level of the PCM audio signals (CH1, CH2). POWER DVCPRO Q Audio playback level control knobs SHTL SLOW COUNTER ASSEM VIDEO STAND BY PLAYER...
  • Page 11 CONTENTS Parts and their functions Front panel Y TCG switch POWER DVCPRO REGEN: The internal time code generator is synchronized SHTL SLOW METER COUNTER ASSEM VIDEO STAND BY PLAYER RECORDER FULL/FINE with the time code which the time code reader RESET INSERT MONITOR SELECT...

  • Page 12: Display Panel

    CONTENTS Parts and their functions Display panel SERVO WIDE REMOTE VIDEO AUDIO Y PB PR ANALOG EDIT REC CMPST AES/EBU USER SET DVCPRO SDTI/1394 SDTI/1394 DVCAM SG 1 2 1 WIDE lamp lamp This lamp lights when 16:9 wide-screen information This lamp lights when UMID information is present is being recorded on a tape.
  • Page 13 CONTENTS Parts and their functions Display panel SERVO WIDE REMOTE VIDEO AUDIO Y PB PR ANALOG EDIT REC CMPST AES/EBU USER SET DVCPRO SDTI/1394 SDTI/1394 DVCAM SG 1 2 < 9 EDIT, EDIT REC, REC and REC INH lamps < Counter display EDIT: The tape counter, time code, etc.

  • Page 14: Rear Panel

    CONTENTS Parts and their functions Rear panel 6 Remote control connectors These connectors make it possible to use two of AES/EBU ANALOG REMOTE ANALOG these VTRs or to connect this VTR to an external CH1/2 VIDEO OPTION 1 AC IN REMOTE IN/OUT PUSH PUSH...
  • Page 15 CONTENTS Parts and their functions Rear panel A PARALLEL REMOTE connector AES/EBU ANALOG REMOTE ANALOG CH1/2 VIDEO OPTION 1 AC IN REMOTE IN/OUT PUSH PUSH PUSH This connector is used when the VTR is to be AUDIO 75Ω REMOTE operated by an external component. ACTIVE CH1/2 REF VIDEO...

  • Page 16: Connections

    CONTENTS Connections 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 Remote control signal (9 pin) Digital video/audio signal OWhen the SDI board (option) has been installed.

  • Page 17: Connections With Editing Controller

    CONTENTS Connections Connections with editing controller Recorder AV monitor Video monitor POWER DVCPRO signals SHTL SLOW METER COUNTER ASSEM VIDEO STAND BY PLAYER RECORDER FULL/FINE RESET INSERT EDIT PLAY MONITOR SELECT A IN A OUT TRIM STOP PREVIEW/PREVIEW AUTO EDIT PREROLL MONITOR MIX INPUT SELECT...

  • Page 18: Tapes

    REC/PAUSE command. However, in this case, the video and sound for the one frame before and after the continuity point may be disturbed. It is recommended that tapes bearing the Panasonic brand be used as the consumer-use DV tapes. 18 (E)

  • Page 19: Jog/Shuttle

    CONTENTS Jog/Shuttle Jog mode Shuttle mode Press the search dial so that it remains pressed in. Press the search dial so that it is released from the Check that the JOG lamp has lit. pressed-in position. The SHTL lamp lights, and the shuttle mode is established.

  • Page 20: Manual Editing

    CONTENTS Manual editing Select the editing mode. While monitoring the TV monitor, search the ASSEMBLE: position (IN point) where the editing is to be Assemble (frame-to-frame continuity) editing is started, and press the PLAY and EDIT buttons performed in this mode. together at this position.

  • Page 21: Switch Settings And Adjustments

    CONTENTS Automatic editing (deck-to-deck) Switch settings and adjustments When using the AJ-SD755 as the recorder When using the AJ-SD755 as the player Set the POWER switch to ON. Set the POWER switch to ON. Use the INPUT SELECT buttons to select the If the playback levels are to be adjusted using the video and audio input signals.

  • Page 22: Selecting The Editing Mode

    CONTENTS Automatic editing (deck-to-deck) Selecting the editing mode Registering the edit points Select the editing mode. Locate the edit IN point by performing the jog or For assemble editing, press the ASSEM button. shuttle operation. For insert editing, press the INSERT button. Set the tape to the still picture mode at the desired ASSEM: position.

  • Page 23: Checking And Previewing Edit Points

    CONTENTS Automatic editing (deck-to-deck) Checking and previewing edit points Press the IN (or OUT) button to check the edit point. The value of the registered edit point POWER DVCPRO appears on the display panel. STAND BY PLAYER RECORDER SHTL SLOW METER COUNTER ASSEM VIDEO...

  • Page 24: Modifying Edit Points

    CONTENTS Automatic editing (deck-to-deck) Modifying edit points Re-registering an edit point Locate the new edit point by performing the jog or shuttle operation, and press the IN (or OUT) button and SET button at the same time to re-register the edit point.

  • Page 25: Executing And Reviewing Automatic Editing

    CONTENTS Automatic editing (deck-to-deck) Executing and reviewing automatic editing Press the AUTO EDIT button. Upon completion of the editing, press the REVIEW Automatic editing is now executed. button. O To suspend editing at any time, press the STOP Review is then started by the recorder side. button.

  • Page 26: Audio Split Editing

    CONTENTS Audio split editing The video edit points and audio edit points can be registered independently, and editing can be executed POWER DVCPRO with the video point offset from the audio points. Audio edit points cannot be registered when the SHTL SLOW METER...
  • Page 27 CONTENTS Audio split editing $ Duration display The duration can be indicated on the display panel only. Between the video IN and OUT points: Press the IN button and OUT button at the same time. Between the audio IN and OUT points: Press the A IN button and A OUT button at the same time.

  • Page 28: Variable Memory Editing

    CONTENTS Variable memory editing Using the unit as a controller (deck-to-deck editing After selecting VTR used as the player by pressing mode recorder) to control the playback speed of the PLAYER button, set the initial speed by the search VTR used as the player, editing can be performed in dial while pressing SET button.

  • Page 29: Setup (Initial Settings)

    CONTENTS Setup (initial settings) This VTR’s main settings are performed while making At the position where the change is to be made, selections using a system of menus. turn the search dial while holding down the search If a TV monitor has been connected to the VIDEO button.

  • Page 30: Setup Menus

    CONTENTS Setup menus Setting and releasing the lock mode This VTR can hold five user files, each of which has its own specific menu settings, and one of these files can be selected for use. The lock mode can be set to protect the system file and user file (USER2 to USER5) settings.
  • Page 31 CONTENTS Setup menus Loading user files The contents of the USER2, USER3, USER4 or Press the SET button. USER5 file can be copied (loaded) into the USER1 The following message appears on the menu file. Also, the contents of the USER1 file can be screen and counter display.
  • Page 32 CONTENTS Setup menus Saving user files Press the MENU button. Press the PLAY button. The settings of USER1 are saved in the user file selected in step and stored in the memory. If the Press the REW button or FF button while holding STOP button is pressed instead, the settings are down the DIAG button to select the USER1 file.

  • Page 33: System Menu

    CONTENTS Setup menus SYSTEM menu No./Item Description No./Item Description This selects the signal to output from the SCH phase adjustment: 90° units VIDEO OUT 2 connector. (The SC phase changes but the H phase does WFM SEL SCH COARSE not change.) 0000 CTL : The CTL signal is output.
  • Page 34 CONTENTS Setup menus SYSTEM menu No./Item Description No./Item Description System phase adjustment. This sets the black level. Max. variable range: 14 IRE SYS H 0000 –3 : –13.4 µsec BLACK LEVEL OFFSET 0001 –2 : –8.96 µsec 0000 –128 0002 –1 : –4.52 µsec 0003 0 : 0 sec...

  • Page 35: User Menus

    CONTENTS Setup menus USER menu No./Item Description No./Item Description This sets the preroll time. This selects whether or not to synchronize The preroll time can be set from 0 to 15 seconds between two VTRs. P-ROLL TIME in 1-second increments. SYNCHRONIZE 0000 OFF :...
  • Page 36 CONTENTS Setup menus USER menu No./Item Description No./Item Description This sets the position of the characters on the This sets whether the recorder is to be horizontal plane for the time code and other forcibly set to the EE mode and the player’s CHARA H-POS super displays output to the VIDEO OUT 3/SDI MONI...

  • Page 37: Operation

    CONTENTS Setup menus USER menu No./Item Description No./Item Description This selects the direct search dial operation. This selects the VTR mode in which the EE status is established when the MODE switch SEARCH ENA 0000 DIAL : AUTO EE SEL is set to EE.
  • Page 38 CONTENTS Setup menus USER menu No./Item Description No./Item Description This selects whether to rewind the tape This selects the output picture in the automatically to the tape start when the tape STANDBY OFF (HALF LOADING) and EJECT AUTO REW end is detected.
  • Page 39 CONTENTS Setup menus USER menu No./Item Description This selects whether to cause the REC INH lamp to flash or light up when the cassette REC INH has been set to the accidental erasure LAMP prevention status. 0000 LIGHT : The lamp lights up. 0001 FLASH : The lamp flashes.

  • Page 40: Interface

    DVCPRO’s is set in OTHER. STANDBY ON or STANDBY OFF mode is OThe ORIG setting should only be used when a selected alternately. Panasonic controller (AG-A850 etc. sold 0001 ON : separately) is connected. When active signals are detected in the...

  • Page 41: Edit

    CONTENTS Setup menus USER menu No./Item Description No./Item Description The same type of setting as setup menu No. This selects the operation to be performed 305. This selects the channel concerned when when an edit point has been set incorrectly EDIT RPLCE2 the CH2 edit preset is set in compliance with IN/OUT DEL...
  • Page 42 CONTENTS Setup menus USER menu No./Item Description No./Item Description This selects the connection method for the This sets the maximum JOG FWD speed. digital audio edit IN point. AUD EDIT IN JOG FWD 0000 +4.1 : +4.1 (+3.1)a speed 0000 CUT : Cut processing 0001...

  • Page 43: Tape Protect

    CONTENTS Setup menus USER menu No./Item Description No./Item Description This menu item is for selecting the time to When the time selected as the setup menu elapse before the tape protection mode is item No. 400 (STILL TIMER) setting elapses STILL TIMER established when a DVCPRO tape is used.

  • Page 44: Time Code

    CONTENTS Setup menus USER menu
  • Page 45 CONTENTS Setup menus USER menu

  • Page 46: Video

    CONTENTS Setup menus USER menu
  • Page 47 CONTENTS Setup menus USER menu

  • Page 48: Audio

    CONTENTS Setup menus USER menu
  • Page 49 CONTENTS Setup menus USER menu
  • Page 50 CONTENTS Setup menus USER menu

  • Page 51: V Blank>

    CONTENTS Setup menus USER menu No./Item Description No./Item Description For selecting the mode for recording signals For selecting the method used to detect the on additional lines. lines in which the teletext signals are to be ADD LINE TELETEXT recorded.
  • Page 52 CONTENTS Setup menus USER menu No./Item Description This turns the blanking ON or OFF in the vertical blanking period of the video output BLANK LINE signals. 0000 BLANK : Blanking is effected forcibly for all lines. 0001 THRU : No blanking is effected for any of the lines.

  • Page 53: Menu

    CONTENTS Setup menus USER menu No./Item Description No./Item Description This selects the user file whose contents will This selects whether to set or release the user be loaded into USER1. file (USER2 – USER5) lock mode. LOAD MENU LOCK 0000 USER2 : The USER2 file contents are 0000...

  • Page 54: Time Code/User's Bit

    CONTENTS Time code/user bit Time code Set the TCG switch to REGEN mode. REGEN: The time code is used when the time code signal In this mode, the continuity of the original time generated by the time code generator (time code code prior to editing is maintained.
  • Page 55 CONTENTS Time code/user bit Setting the external time code Reproducing the time code/user bit Set the VTR to stop mode. Set the VTR to stop mode. Select “TC” using the COUNTER button. Select “TC” or “UB” using the COUNTER button. Set the TCG switch to EXT.

  • Page 56: Superimpose Screen

    CONTENTS Superimpose screen The control signals, time code, etc. are displayed Characters displayed using abbreviations. The background of characters superimposed on the display can be changed using setup menu No. 011 (CHARA TYPE). TV monitor TCR 22 : 22 : 22 : 22 TCR 22 : 22 : 22 : 22 T T C C R R 2 2 2 2 : : 2 2 2 2 : : 2 2 2 2 : : 2 2 2 2 Abbreviations:...

  • Page 57: Signal

    CONTENTS Video output signals and servo reference signal This section explains how the output signals and servo reference signal are selected. Synchronization is determined as follows depending on the availability of the REF VIDEO input signal when “BB”, “CB100” or “CB75” has been selected as External synchronization of video the setup menu No.

  • Page 58: Video Output Signals And Servo Reference Signal

    CONTENTS Video output signals and servo reference signal Servo reference signal Synchronization is determined as follows depending on the availability of the REF VIDEO input signal The REF VIDEO input signal or video input signal is when “BB”, “CB100” or “CB75” has been selected as selected as the servo reference signal.

  • Page 59: Audio V Fade Function

    CONTENTS 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 60: Selection

    CONTENTS Audio recording channel and monitor output selection Audio recording channel Monitor output channel The audio recording channels are selected on the The monitor output channels are selected using the AUDIO setup menu as shown below. MONITOR SELECT and MONITOR MIX button as shown below.

  • Page 61: Rack Mounting

    18-inch rail and bracket (model number CC3061-99-0400) by Chassis Trak be used. (The complete slide rail and bracket unit is not available from Panasonic.) For further details, consult your dealer. Attach the inner members of the slide rails.

  • Page 62: Video Head Cleaning

    CONTENTS Video head cleaning This unit is equipped with an auto head cleaning For further details on how to actually clean the heads, function which automatically reduces the amount of consult with one of our service companies or with your dirt on the video heads.

  • Page 63: Error Messages

    CONTENTS Error messages When a warning occurs in this unit, the error number $ “WARNING” information display is indicated on the counter display. O A warning message is displayed whenever a Open the DIAG menu to display a description of the warning occurs.

  • Page 64: Umid Information Display

    CONTENTS Error messages If “T&S&M” is selected in the setup menu No. 008 $ Displaying the “HOURS METER” (DISPLAY SEL), a message appears in the mode information display whenever a warning or error occurs. When Turn the search dial to move the cursor (2). multiple events occur, the event with the highest The description for the item where the cursor is priority is displayed.

  • Page 65: Warning Messages

    CONTENTS Error messages Warning messages OMonitor display OMonitor display Priority Priority ODescription ODescription OVTR operation and corrective action OVTR operation and corrective action High E-04 (UNKNOWN SIG) E-09 (NO RF) This appears when the SDTI input signals are not This appears during playback when a blank section DVCPRO or DV format signals.
  • Page 66 CONTENTS Error messages Error messages ODescription ODescription Display Display OVTR operation and corrective action OVTR operation and corrective action E-20 If condensation is detected, the error number E-51 If the take-up reel rotates without engaging for a flashes and the unit transfers to eject mode. The specific period of time during the start or end drum rotates after the cassette is ejected to FRONT LOAD...
  • Page 67 CONTENTS Error messages Error messages Consult your dealer if the error message is still ODescription Display OVTR operation and corrective action displayed even after restarting the unit. E-64 If the supply reel motor speed is abnormally high, the error number flashes on the display. S REEL ROTA VTR: STOP TOO FAST...

  • Page 68: Rs-232C Interface

    CONTENTS RS-232C interface Hardware specifications The VTR can be operated by commands when the RS-232C interface is used. (See command table on pages 72.) External interface specifications $ Conditions for acknowledging O Connector specifications commands from RS-232C interface Connector: O The front panel CONTROL switch must be at D-SUB 25-pin (crossover cable supported) REMOTE.

  • Page 69: Communication Parameters

    CONTENTS RS-232C interface Software specifications (Protocol) 2. Send format [controller (PC) 5 VTR] 1. Communication parameters $ Data format Communication Asynchronous, full duplex system [STX] [command] [data] [ETX] XX ..XX XX XX XX Communication 300/600/1200/2400/4800/9600 speed 20H
  • Page 70 CONTENTS RS-232C interface 3. Return format 4. Error code table [VTR 5 controller (PC)] ER001 : Invalid command O Unsupported command received. The following responses are made to the command. If O Error in command execution necessary, more than one response is made. ER002 : Parameter error ER102 : VTR mode error (front loading motor) $ When the communication has terminated...
  • Page 71 CONTENTS RS-232C interface 5. Command table Return (completion) Send command operation message $ Commands relating to operation control SHTL [STX] OSF:data [ETX] [STX] OSF [ETX] FORWARD This is the forward direction shuttle command. O As for the return (completion) message, [ACK] is data = n : speed data 0 : STILL first returned when data is received, and the...
  • Page 72 CONTENTS RS-232C interface $ Commands relating to inquiries O As for the return (completion) message, [ACK] is first returned when data is received, and the execution message is subsequently returned. It is only the execution message which is listed in this table.

  • Page 73: Sdti Interface

    CONTENTS SDTI interface Digital data input/output operations using the SDTI Reference signal format (compressed digital interface) are enabled by generator installing the AJ-YAC930G SDTI board (optional accessory) in this unit. Source AES/EBU ANALOG REMOTE ANALOG CH1/2 VIDEO OPTION 1 AC IN REMOTE IN/OUT PUSH...

  • Page 74: Connector Signals

    CONTENTS Connector signals VIDEO IN RS-422A REMOTE (9P) SDI IN BNCa2, Active through (Option) O REMOTE IN/OUT (DIGITAL) Y, PB, PR BNCa3 Pin No. Signal (ANALOG) VIDEO IN BNCa2, Loop-through, FRAME GROUND 75Ω termination switch provided TRANSMIT A REF VIDEO IN BNCa2, Loop-through, RECEIVE B 75Ω...
  • Page 75 CONTENTS Connector signals PARALLEL REMOTE (25P) RS-232C D-SUB 25-pin (crossover cable supported) Pin No. Signal Pin No. Signal Description PLAY COMMAND Protective ground STOP COMMAND (Frame ground) FF COMMAND Received data REW COMMAND (Data is sent to PC.) REC COMMAND Transmitted data (Data is received from PC.) EJECT COMMAND...

  • Page 76: Specifications

    CONTENTS Specifications [GENERAL] [VIDEO] $ Digital video Power supply: AC 100 – 240 V, 50 – 60 Hz Sampling frequencies: Power consumption: 110 W (with all options) Y: 13.5 MHz, PB/PR: 3.375 MHz Quantizing: indicates safety information. 8 bits Operating ambient temperature: Video compression method: 5°C to 40°C DV-Based compression (SMPTE 314M)
  • Page 77 CONTENTS Specifications [VIDEO] [AUDIO] $ Video output connector $ Audio input connector Analogue component output: Analogue input (CH1, CH2): BNCa3 (Y, PB, PR) XLRa2, 600Ω/high impedance selectable (factory setting: high Y: 1.0 V [p-p], PB/PR: 0.7 V [p-p], impedance), +4/0/–20 dBu selectable 75Ω...
  • Page 78 CONTENTS Panasonic Broadcast Europe Panasonic Broadcast Europe Ltd West Forest Gate, Wellington Road, Wokingham, Berkshire RG40 2AQ U.K. Tel: 0118 902 9200 Panasonic Broadcast Europe GmbH Hagenauer Str. 43, 65203 Wiesbaden-Biebrich Deutschland Tel: 49-611-1816-0 S0903W...

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