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Page 1: Operating Instructions
TOP MENU CONTENTS Before operating this product, please read the instructions carefully and save this manual for future use. Digital Video Cassette Recorder Operating Instructions Model No. VQT9958 (E) - Page 2 If you lose the fuse cover the plug must not be used until a replacement cover is obtained. A replacement fuse cover can be purchased from your local Panasonic Dealer. 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 IMPORTANT “Unauthorized recording television programmes, video tapes and other materials may infringe the right of copyright owners and be contrary to copyright laws.” $ THIS APPARATUS MUST BE EARTHED To ensure safe operation the three-pin plug must be inserted only into a standard three-pin power point which is effectively earthed through the normal house-hold wiring.
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
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Page 5: Features
A cassette adapter (AJ-CS455P) is necessary when a mini DV cassette tape is to be used. Digital slow motion/jog dial Panasonic’s original digital slow-motion technology makes it possible to attain clear pictures even during slow playback at speeds of –0.43 to +0.43/+0.5/+0.75. Dial shuttle... -
Page 6: Parts And Their Functions
CONTENTS Parts and their functions Front panel DVCPRO 50 POWER DVCPRO STAND BY PLAYER METER COUNTER ASSEM VIDEO FULL/FINE RESET MONITOR SELECT EDIT PLAY INSERT A IN A OUT TRIM STOP PREVIEW/PREVIEW AUTO EDIT PREROLL MONITOR MIX INPUT SELECT HEADPHONES VIDEO AUDIO SUPER... - Page 7 CONTENTS Parts and their functions Front panel < DVCPRO 50 POWER DVCPRO STAND BY PLAYER METER COUNTER ASSEM VIDEO FULL/FINE RESET MONITOR SELECT EDIT PLAY INSERT A IN A OUT TRIM STOP PREVIEW/PREVIEW AUTO EDIT PREROLL MONITOR MIX INPUT SELECT HEADPHONES VIDEO AUDIO...
- Page 8 CONTENTS Parts and their functions Front panel DVCPRO 50 POWER DVCPRO STAND BY PLAYER METER COUNTER ASSEM VIDEO FULL/FINE RESET MONITOR SELECT EDIT PLAY INSERT A IN A OUT TRIM STOP PREVIEW/PREVIEW AUTO EDIT PREROLL MONITOR MIX INPUT SELECT HEADPHONES VIDEO AUDIO SUPER...
- Page 9 CONTENTS Parts and their functions Front panel DVCPRO 50 POWER DVCPRO STAND BY PLAYER METER COUNTER ASSEM VIDEO FULL/FINE RESET MONITOR SELECT EDIT PLAY INSERT A IN A OUT TRIM STOP PREVIEW/PREVIEW AUTO EDIT PREROLL MONITOR MIX INPUT SELECT HEADPHONES VIDEO AUDIO SUPER...
- Page 10 CONTENTS Parts and their functions Front panel DVCPRO 50 POWER DVCPRO STAND BY PLAYER METER COUNTER ASSEM VIDEO FULL/FINE RESET MONITOR SELECT EDIT PLAY INSERT A IN A OUT TRIM STOP PREVIEW/PREVIEW AUTO EDIT PREROLL MONITOR MIX INPUT SELECT HEADPHONES VIDEO AUDIO SUPER...
- Page 11 CONTENTS Parts and their functions Front panel POWER DVCPRO 50 DVCPRO METER COUNTER ASSEM VIDEO STAND BY PLAYER FULL/FINE RESET MONITOR SELECT EDIT PLAY INSERT A IN A OUT TRIM STOP PREVIEW/PREVIEW AUTO EDIT PREROLL MONITOR MIX INPUT SELECT HEADPHONES VIDEO AUDIO SUPER...
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Page 12: Display Panel
CONTENTS Parts and their functions Display panel 1 REMOTE lamp This lamp lights when the CONTROL switch has been set to the REMOTE position. 2 INPUT SELECT display area The characters corresponding to the selected input signals light. With all input signals except for analogue audio signals, the fact that no signals have been selected is indicated by a flashing display. - Page 13 CONTENTS Parts and their functions Display panel 8 Tape transport displays The tape transport status is displayed here. : Normal playback or recording : Playback at a speed slower than 1a : Playback at a speed faster than 1a : Fast forwarding (FF) : Playback in the reverse direction at 1a : Playback in the reverse direction at a speed slower than 1a...
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Page 14: Rear Panel
CONTENTS Parts and their functions Rear panel AES/EBU ANALOG REMOTE CH1/2 VIDEO AC IN REMOTE IN/OUT 75Ω CH3/4 REMOTE CH1/2 REF VIDEO ENCODER REMOTE 75Ω CH3/4 OPTION RS-232C VIDEO PARALLEL (WFM) (SUPER) SIGNAL SERVICE ONLY 1 AC IN socket Connect one end of the power cord supplied to this socket and the other end to the power outlet. - Page 15 CONTENTS Parts and their functions Rear panel AES/EBU ANALOG REMOTE CH1/2 VIDEO AC IN REMOTE IN/OUT 75Ω CH3/4 REMOTE CH1/2 REF VIDEO ENCODER REMOTE 75Ω CH3/4 OPTION RS-232C VIDEO PARALLEL (WFM) (SUPER) SIGNAL SERVICE ONLY < > ? < Fan This fan is used to cool down the VTR.
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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 Source machine AES/EBU ANALOG REMOTE CH1/2 VIDEO AC IN REMOTE IN/OUT PUSH 75Ω... -
Page 17: Connections With Editing Controller
CONTENTS Connections Connections with editing controller Recorder AV monitor Video monitor signals FULL/FINE MONITOR SELECT HEADPHONES Audio monitor signals Editing controller To REMOTE IN/OUT connector POWER DVCPRO 50 DVCPRO COUNTER ASSEM VIDEO STAND BY PLAYER RECORDER SHTL SLOW METER FULL/FINE RESET MONITOR SELECT EDIT... -
Page 18: Tapes
STILL TIMER is set to 10 seconds. It is recommended that tapes bearing the Panasonic brand be used as the consumer-use DV tapes. M cassettes Tapes capable of up to 33 minutes of recording or... -
Page 19: Jog/Shuttle
CONTENTS Jog/Shuttle Jog mode Press the search dial so that it remains pressed in. Check that the JOG lamp has lit. Turn the search dial. The dial’s click-stops are released, and the tape is played back at the speed (–1a to +1a) corresponding to the speed at which the dial is turned. -
Page 20: Preroll Sd955
CONTENTS Manual editing SD955 Select the editing mode. ASSEMBLE: Assemble (frame-to-frame continuity) editing is performed in this mode. INSERT: Insert editing is performed in this mode. Select the channels to be edited. For insert editing, press the buttons corresponding to the channels to be edited so that their lamps light. -
Page 21: Switch Settings And Adjustments
CONTENTS Automatic editing (deck-to-deck) Switch settings and adjustments When using the AJ-SD955 as the recorder Set the POWER switch to ON. Use the INPUT SELECT buttons to select the video and audio input signals. Switch the time counter display to TC, CTL or UB. If the recording levels are to be adjusted using the level controls, set the audio level control selector switch to VAR, and switch to the recording level... -
Page 22: Selecting The Editing Mode
CONTENTS Automatic editing (deck-to-deck) Selecting the editing mode Select the editing mode. For assemble editing, press the ASSEM button. For insert editing, press the INSERT button. ASSEM: This sets the unit to assemble (frame-to-frame continuity) editing mode. INSERT: This sets the unit to insert editing mode. Select the channels to be edited. -
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 appears on the display panel. While holding down the IN (or OUT) button, press the PREROLL button and check the picture at the edit point. -
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. Automatic editing is now executed. O To suspend editing at any time, press the STOP button. O When the edit OUT point is reached, the tape is post-rolled, after which it stops. - Page 26 CONTENTS Audio split editing The video edit points and audio edit points can be registered independently, and editing can be executed with the video point offset from the audio points. Audio edit points cannot be registered when the assemble editing mode has been selected. After registering the edit points, proceed with the same operations as for insert editing.
- 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.
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Page 28: Variable Memory Editing
CONTENTS Variable memory editing Using the unit as a controller (deck-to-deck editing mode recorder) to control the playback speed of the VTR used as the player, editing can be performed in speed variable mode. $ Selecting the variable memory mode When deck-to-deck editing (either the RECORDER or PLAYER lamp lights) is to be performed, set the initial speed (–1.0 to +2.0) by turning the search... -
Page 29: Setup (Initial Settings)
CONTENTS Setup (initial settings) This VTR’s main settings are performed while making selections using a system of menus. If a TV monitor has been connected to the VIDEO OUT 3 connector or SDI OUT 3 connector on the rear panel, the setting menus are displayed on the TV monitor. -
Page 30: Setup Menus
CONTENTS Setup menus 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. Changing the file Press the MENU button. When the FF button is pressed while holding down the DIAG button, the next user file is selected;... - Page 31 CONTENTS Setup menus Loading user files The contents of the USER2, USER3, USER4 or USER5 file can be copied (loaded) into the USER1 file. Also, the contents of the USER1 file can be copied (saved) into the USER2, USER3, USER4 or USER5 file.
- Page 32 CONTENTS Setup menus Saving user files Press the MENU button. Press the REW button or FF button while holding down the DIAG button to select the USER1 file. Turn the search dial to move the cursor (2) on the menu screen to No. A01 (SAVE). S E T U P - M E N U M E N U <...
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Page 33: System Menu
CONTENTS Setup menus SYSTEM menu No./Item Description This selects the signal to output from the VIDEO OUT 2 connector. WFM SEL 0000 CTL : The CTL signal is output. 0001 TC : The TIME CODE signal is output. 0002 VIDEO : The VIDEO OUT signal is output. -
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CONTENTS Setup menus SYSTEM menu No./Item Description System phase adjustment. SYS H 0000 –3 : –13.4 µsec OFFSET 0001 –2 : –8.96 µsec 0002 –1 : –4.52 µsec 0003 0 : 0 sec 0004 1 : +4.52 µsec 0005 2 : +8.96 µsec 0006 3 : +13.4 µsec
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Page 35: User Menus
CONTENTS Setup menus USER menuNo./Item Description This sets the preroll time. The preroll time can be set from 0 to 15 seconds P-ROLL TIME in 1-second increments. 0000 When the automatic editing mode [PREVIEW, AUTO EDIT] 0005 is set, the unit will not operate if the preroll time is set to 0 0015... -
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CONTENTS Setup menus USER menu
No./Item Description This sets the position of the characters on the horizontal plane for the time code and other CHARA H-POS super displays output to the VIDEO OUT 3/ SDI OUT 3 connector. 0000 0004 0016 ... -
Page 37: Operation
CONTENTS Setup menus USER menuNo./Item Description This selects the direct search dial operation. SEARCH ENA 0000 DIAL : For direct search dial operations. 0001 KEY : Operation is not transferred to the search mode unless the search button is pressed. This sets the maximum speed for shuttle operations. -
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CONTENTS Setup menus USER menu
No./Item Description This selects whether the VTR is to stop automatically when the counter value reaches MEMORY “0” during a fast forwarding or rewinding STOP operation in the CTL mode. 0000 OFF : The VTR does not stop. 0001 ON : The VTR stops automatically. -
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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
OID information of any VTR except for the DVCPRO’s is set in OTHER. OThe ORIG setting should only be used when a Panasonic controller (AG-A850 etc. sold separately) is connected. This selects whether the PARALLEL (25P) connector functions when the CONTROL 25P SEL switch has been set to REMOTE. -
Page 41: Edit
CONTENTS Setup menus USER menuNo./Item Description SD955 This selects the operation to be performed when an edit point has been set incorrectly IN/OUT DEL (when the OUT point is before the IN point). 0000 MANU : Editing is not executed unless the illegal edit point is cleared or set again properly. -
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CONTENTS Setup menus USER menu
No./Item Description The same type of setting as setup menu No. 305. This selects the channel concerned when EDIT RPLCEC the CUE edit preset is set in compliance with the ON or OFF presetting for the analogue audio signals designated by the controller. -
Page 43: Tape Protect
CONTENTS Setup menus USER menuNo./Item Description This selects the time to be taken until the unit goes into the tape protection mode when it is STILL TIMER left standing in the stop or search still (JOG/SLOW/SHTL) mode. (Unit: s = second, min = minute) ... -
Page 44: Time Code
CONTENTS Setup menus USER menu - Page 45 CONTENTS Setup menus USER menu
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Page 46: Video
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Page 47: Audio
CONTENTS Setup menus USER menu - Page 48 CONTENTS Setup menus USER menu
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Page 50: V Blank>
CONTENTS Setup menus USER menuNo./Item Description For selecting the mode for recording signals on additional lines. ADD LINE 25 0000 OFF : No signals are recorded on additional lines. 0001 YC422 : The 422 mode signals are recorded on 1 line. -
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CONTENTS Setup menus USER menu
No./Item Description For selecting the method used to detect the lines in which the teletext signals are to be TELETEXT recorded. 0000 OFF : The teletext signals are not recorded. 0001 AUTO : The teletext signals are automatically detected and recorded. -
Page 52: Menu
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Page 53: Time Code/User's Bit
CONTENTS 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 54 CONTENTS Time code/user bit Setting the external time code Set the VTR to stop mode. Select “TC” using the COUNTER button. Set the TCG switch to EXT. (External time code selection) The following settings can be selected with setup menu No. 505 (EXT TC SEL). LTC: The LTC signal input to the TIME CODE IN connector (XLR) on the rear panel is recorded...
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Page 55: Superimpose Screen
CONTENTS Superimpose screen The control signals, time code, etc. are displayed using abbreviations. TV monitor TCR 22 : 22 : 22 : 22 Abbreviations: CTL : Control signal count value TCR : Time code data recorded in the SBC area TCR. -
Page 56: Signal
CONTENTS Video output signals and servo reference signal This section explains how the output signals and servo reference signal are selected. External synchronization of video output signals The video output signals are output in synchronization with the REF VIDEO input signal or video input signal. As shown in the figure below, this signal is selected in accordance with the setup menu settings, VTR mode and availability of the video input signal. -
Page 57: Video Output Signals And Servo Reference Signal
CONTENTS Video output signals and servo reference signal Servo reference signal The REF VIDEO input signal or video input signal is selected as the servo reference signal. As shown in the figure below, the signal is selected in accordance with the setup menu settings, VTR mode and availability of the video input signal. -
Page 58: 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 59: Selection
CONTENTS 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 Recording signal track CH1 input/CH2 input/CH1 input+CH2 input CH1 input/CH2 input/CH1 input+CH2 input CH3 input/CH4 input/CH3 input+CH4 input CH3 input/CH4 input/CH3 input+CH4 input CH1 input/CH2 input/CH1 input+CH2 input/ CH3 input/CH4 input/CH3 input+CH4 input/... -
Page 60: 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 61: Video Head Cleaning
CONTENTS Video head cleaning This unit is equipped with an auto head cleaning function which automatically reduces the amount of dirt on the video heads. However, in order to maximize the unit’s reliability, it is recommended that the video heads be cleaned as and when appropriate. Condensation Condensation occurs due to the same principle involved when droplets of water form on a window... -
Page 62: Error Messages
CONTENTS Error messages When a warning occurs in this unit, the error number is indicated on the counter display. Open the DIAG menu to display a description of the error on the counter display or monitor TV. When a operational malfunction has occurred in the unit, the error number flashes on the counter display. - Page 63 CONTENTS Error messages $ Displaying the “HOURS METER” information Turn the search dial to move the cursor (2). The description for the item where the cursor is located is shown on the counter display. No./Item Description Displays the unit’s serial No. 222222222 Displays the time that the power has been supplied in one-hour units.
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Page 64: Warning Messages
CONTENTS Error messages Warning messages OMonitor display Priority ODescription OVTR operation and corrective action High E-04 (UNKNOWN SIG) This appears when the SDTI input signals are not DVCPRO or DV format signals. (The data stream format complies with the SMPTE 321M standard.) VTR: No recording operations can be performed. - Page 65 CONTENTS Error messages Error messages ODescription Display OVTR operation and corrective action E-20 If condensation is detected, the error number flashes and the unit transfers to eject mode. The drum rotates after the cassette is ejected to eliminate the condensation. Once the unit is released from condensation status, the error message display is cleared and the VTR is able to be used.
- Page 66 CONTENTS Error messages Error messages ODescription Display OVTR operation and corrective action 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 OSet the POWER switch to OFF and then to ON again.
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Page 67: Rs-232C Interface
CONTENTS RS-232C interface The VTR can be operated by commands when the RS-232C interface is used. (See command table on pages 71.) $ Conditions for acknowledging commands from RS-232C interface O The front panel CONTROL switch must be at REMOTE. O The setup menu No. -
Page 68: Communication Parameters
CONTENTS RS-232C interface Software specifications (Protocol) 1. Communication parameters Communication Asynchronous, full duplex system Communication 300/600/1200/2400/4800/9600 speed Bit length 7bit/8 bit Stop bit 1 bit/2 bit Parity bit NONE/ODD/EVEN ACK code ACK code returned/ACK code not returnedThe ACK code is what is returned from the VTR to the controller when data has been successfully sent from the controller. - Page 69 CONTENTS RS-232C interface 3. Return format [VTR 5 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.
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CONTENTS RS-232C interface 5. Command table $ Commands relating to operation control
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. -
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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 72: Sdti Interface
CONTENTS SDTI interface Digital data input/output operations using the SDTI format (compressed digital interface) are enabled by installing the AJ-YAC930G SDTI board (optional accessory) in this unit.SDTI (Serial Data Transport Interface) complies with the SMPTE 305M standard. The data stream format transferred via the SDTI complies with the SMPTE 321M standard. -
Page 73: Connector Signals
CONTENTS Connector signals VIDEO IN SDI IN BNCa2, Active through (DIGITAL) Y, PB, PR BNCa3 (Board, option) (ANALOG) VIDEO IN BNCa2, Loop-through, 75Ω termination switch provided (Board, option) REF VIDEO IN BNCa2, Loop-through, 75Ω termination switch provided VIDEO OUT SDI OUT BNCa3 (DIGITAL) Y, PB, PR... - Page 74 CONTENTS Connector signals PARALLEL REMOTE (25P) Pin No. Signal PLAY COMMAND STOP COMMAND FF COMMAND REW COMMAND REC COMMAND EJECT COMMAND STAND BY COMMAND PREROLL COMMAND IN SET COMMAND ==== ==== 610 V, MAX 300 mA PLAY STATUS STOP STATUS FF STATUS REW STATUS REC STATUS...
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Page 75: Specifications
CONTENTS Specifications [GENERAL] Power supply: AC 100 – 240 V, 50 – 60 Hz Power consumption: 120 W (with all options) indicates safety information. Operating ambient temperature: 5°C to 40°C Operating ambient humidity: 10% to 80% (no condensation) Weight: 14.9 kg (AJ-SD930) 15.0 kg (AJ-SD955) Dimensions (WaHaD): 424a175.2a430 mm... - Page 76 CONTENTS Specifications [VIDEO] $ Video Signal Adjustment Video output gain: ±3 dB Video output chroma gain: ±3 dB Video output chroma phase: ±30° Video output black level: ±100 mV Video output sync phase: ±15 µsec Video output SC phase: ±180° [AUDIO] $ Digital Audio Sampling frequencies:...
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