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- Page 1 Digital Video Cassette Recorder Operating Instructions Model No. Before operating this product, please read the instructions carefully and save this manual for future use. Printed in Japan S0802W @ VQT9955...
- Page 2 AC plug. Please contact obstruct the ventilation to prevent risk of electric either a local or foreign Panasonic authorized service shock or fire hazard due to overheating. center for assistance in selecting an alternate AC plug.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Contents Introduction .......3 Time code/user’s bit ..... . .55 Features . -
Page 4: Features
Digital slow motion/jog dial setup menus on the unit’s display or a TV monitor. 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. -
Page 5: Parts And Their Functions
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 50 DVCPRO to the internal reference signal selected on setup menu No. - Page 6 Parts and their functions Front panel 9 FF button < When this button is pressed, the tape is fast forwarded. POWER DVCPRO 50 DVCPRO The fast forwarding speed can be selected using setup menu No.102 (FF. REW MAX). SHTL SLOW COUNTER ASSEM VIDEO STAND BY...
- Page 7 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, DVCPRO 50 SHTL or SLOW lamp lights.
- Page 8 Parts and their functions Front panel SD955A I PREROLL button This button is used to locate where a transmission or manual editing starts on the tape. POWER DVCPRO 50 DVCPRO When it is pressed, the tape travels to the preroll SHTL SLOW point and stops.
- Page 9 Parts and their functions Front panel P Audio level control lamps (REC LEVEL, PB LEVEL) When the audio level control knobs Q have been POWER DVCPRO 50 DVCPRO set to adjust the recording level, the REC LEVEL lamp lights. SHTL SLOW COUNTER ASSEM VIDEO...
- Page 10 Parts and their functions Front panel Y TCG switch POWER DVCPRO 50 DVCPRO REGEN: The internal time code generator is synchronized STAND BY PLAYER RECORDER SHTL SLOW METER COUNTER ASSEM VIDEO FULL/FINE with the time code which the time code reader RESET MONITOR SELECT EDIT...
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Page 11: Display Panel
Parts and their functions Display panel SERVO REMOTE VIDEO AUDIO Y PB PR ANALOG EDIT REC CMPST AES/EBU USER SET DVCPRO SDTI/1394 SDTI/1394 DVCAM SG 1 2 4 = lamp 1 TV system displays This lamp lights when a cassette tape is inserted The selected TV system is displayed here. - Page 12 Parts and their functions Display panel SERVO REMOTE VIDEO AUDIO Y PB PR ANALOG EDIT REC CMPST AES/EBU USER SET DVCPRO SDTI/1394 SDTI/1394 DVCAM SG 1 2 < 8 EDIT, EDIT REC, REC and REC INH lamps ; Counter display EDIT: The tape counter, time code, etc.
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Page 13: Rear Panel
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 AC IN REMOTE IN/OUT PUSH PUSH PUSH AUDIO... - Page 14 Parts and their functions Rear panel A PARALLEL REMOTE connector AES/EBU ANALOG REMOTE ANALOG CH1/2 VIDEO AC IN REMOTE IN/OUT PUSH PUSH PUSH This connector is used when the VTR is to be AUDIO 75Ω CH3/4 REMOTE operated by an external component. ACTIVE PUSH PUSH...
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Page 15: Connections
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 Source machine Recorder AES/EBU ANALOG REMOTE ANALOG AES/EBU... - Page 16 Connections Connections with editing controller Recorder AV monitor Video monitor DVCPRO 50 POWER DVCPRO signals COUNTER ASSEM VIDEO STAND BY PLAYER RECORDER SHTL SLOW METER FULL/FINE RESET MONITOR SELECT EDIT PLAY INSERT A IN A OUT TRIM STOP PREVIEW/PREVIEW AUTO EDIT PREROLL MONITOR MIX INPUT SELECT...
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Page 17: 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 18: Jog/Shuttle
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 lighted. pressed-in position. The SHTL lamp lights, and the shuttle mode is established. -
Page 19: Manual Editing Sd955A
Manual editing SD955A 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 20: Automatic Editing (Deck-To-Deck)
Automatic editing (deck-to-deck) SD955A Switch settings and adjustments When using the AJ-SD955A as the recorder When using the AJ-SD955A 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 21: Selecting The Editing Mode
Automatic editing (deck-to-deck) SD955A 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 22: Checking And Previewing Edit Points
Automatic editing (deck-to-deck) SD955A Checking and previewing edit points Press the IN (or OUT) button to check the edit DVCPRO 50 point. The value of the registered edit point POWER DVCPRO appears on the display panel. SHTL SLOW METER COUNTER ASSEM VIDEO STAND BY PLAYER... -
Page 23: Modifying Edit Points
Automatic editing (deck-to-deck) SD955A 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 24: Executing And Reviewing Automatic Editing
Automatic editing (deck-to-deck) SD955A 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 25: Audio Split Editing
Audio split editing SD955A The video edit points and audio edit points can be registered independently, and editing can be executed DVCPRO 50 POWER DVCPRO with the video point offset from the audio points. Audio edit points cannot be registered when the SHTL SLOW METER... - Page 26 Audio split editing SD955A $ 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 27: Variable Memory Editing
Variable memory editing SD955A 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 28: Setup (Initial Settings)
Setup (initial settings) This VTR’s main settings are performed while making Upon completion of the setting, release the search selections using a system of menus. button. If a TV monitor has been connected to the VIDEO The item number now flashes. OUT 3 connector or SDI OUT 3 connector on the rear O When the search dial is in the SHTL mode, the panel, the setting menus are displayed on the TV... -
Page 29: Setup Menus
Setup menus This VTR can hold five user files, each of which has Setting and releasing the lock mode 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 30 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 31 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.
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Page 32: System Menu
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 33 Setup menus SYSTEM menu No./Item Description No./Item Description System phase adjustment. This sets the setup (black) level. Max. variable range: 14 IRE (100 mV) SYS H 0000 –3 : –13.4 µsec [525i system] OFFSET 0001 –2 : –8.96 µsec SETUP LEVEL 0000 –128 0002...
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Page 34: Basic
Setup menus USER menuNo./Item Description No./Item Description This sets the preroll time. SD955A 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 35: User Menus
Setup menus USER menuNo./Item Description No./Item Description This sets the position of the characters on the This sets the format in which the tape is to be horizontal plane for the time code and other played back. CHARA H-POS super displays output to the VIDEO OUT 3/ PB FORMAT SDI OUT 3 connector. -
Page 36: Operation
Setup menus USER menuNo./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. -
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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. FRZ MODE modes. -
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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 39: 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 40: Edit
Setup menus USER menuNo./Item Description No./Item Description The same type of setting as setup menu No. SD955A 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... -
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Setup menus USER menu
No./Item Description No./Item Description The same type of setting as setup menu No. This sets the maximum SLOW FWD speed. 305. This selects the channel concerned when EDIT RPLCEC the CUE edit preset is set in compliance with VAR FWD 0000 +4.1 : +4.1 (+3.1)a speed... -
Page 42: Tape Protect
Setup menus USER menuNo./Item Description No./Item Description This selects the time to be taken until the unit When the time selected as the setup menu goes into the tape protection mode when it is item No. 400 (STILL TIMER) setting elapses STILL TIMER left standing in the stop or search still STOP... -
Page 43: Time Code
Setup menus USER menu - Page 44 Setup menus USER menu
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Page 45: Video
Setup menus USER menu - Page 46 Setup menus USER menu
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Page 48: Audio
Setup menus USER menu - Page 49 Setup menus USER menu
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Page 51: Blank
Setup menus USER menuNo./Item Description No./Item Description For selecting the mode for recording signals Sub-screen on additional lines. For selecting the additional line where the ADD LINE 25 REC LINE2 signals are to be recorded. 0000 OFF : No signals are recorded on additional lines. -
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Setup menus USER menu
No./Item Description No./Item Description For selecting the mode for recording signals Sub-screen on additional lines. For selecting the additional line where the ADD LINE 50 REC LINE3 signals are to be recorded. 0000 OFF : No signals are recorded on additional lines. -
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Setup menus USER menu
No./Item Description No./Item Description For selecting the method used to detect the This turns the blanking ON or OFF in the lines in which the teletext signals are to be vertical blanking period of the video output TELETEXT recorded. -
Page 54: Menu
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Page 55: Time Code/User's Bit
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 56 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. (External time code Press the PLAY button.
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Page 57: Superimpose Screen
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 58: Video Output Signals And Servo Reference Signal
Video output signals and servo reference signal This section explains how the output signals andservo 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. -
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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 60: Audio V Fade Function
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 61: Audio Recording Channel And Monitor Output Selection
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 62: 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 63: Video Head Cleaning
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. However, in order to dealer. -
Page 64: Error Messages
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 65 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 66 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 67 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 68 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...
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Page 69: Rs-232C Interface
RS-232C interface The VTR can be operated by commands when the Hardware specifications RS-232C interface is used. (See command table on pages 72, 73.) 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. -
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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 71 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 72 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 73 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 74: Sdti Interface
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 VIDEOAC IN REMOTE IN/OUT PUSH PUSH PUSH... Page 75: Connector Signals
Connector signals VIDEO IN RS-422A REMOTE (9P) SDI IN BNCa2, Active through O REMOTE IN/OUT (DIGITAL) Y, PB, PR BNCa3 (Board, option) Pin No. Signal (ANALOG) VIDEO IN BNCa2, Loop-through, FRAME GROUND 75Ω termination switch provided (Board, option) TRANSMIT A REF VIDEO IN BNCa2, Loop-through, RECEIVE B 75Ω...- Page 76 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 Clear to send...
Page 77: Specifications
Specifications [GENERAL] [VIDEO] $ Digital video Power supply: AC 100 – 240 V, 50 – 60 Hz Sampling frequencies: Power consumption: 120 W (with all options) Y: 13.5 MHz, PB/PR: 6.75 MHz (DVCPRO50) indicates safety information. Quantizing: 8 bits Operating ambient temperature: Video compression method: 41°F to 104°F (5°C to 40°C) DV-Based compression (SMPTE 314M)- Page 78 Specifications [VIDEO] [AUDIO] $ Video Output Connector $ Audio Input Connector Analog component output: Analog input (CH1, CH2, CH3, CH4): BNCa3 (Y, PB, PR) XLRa4, 600Ω/high impedance selectable (factory setting: high Y: 1.0 V [p-p], PB/PR: 0.486/0.7 V [p-p] switchable, impedance), +4/0/–20 dBu selectable 75Ω...
- Page 80 PANASONIC BROADCAST & TELEVISION SYSTEMS COMPANY UNIT COMPANY OF MATSUSHITA ELECTRIC CORPORATION OF AMERICA Executive Office: One Panasonic Way 4E-7, Secaucus, NJ 07094 (201) 348-7000 EASTERN ZONE: One Panasonic Way 4E-7, Secaucus, NJ 07094 (201) 348-7621 Southeast Region: 1225 Northbrook Parkway, Ste 1-160, Suwanee, GA 30024 (770) 338-6835...
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