Panasonic Agrt850 Operating Instructions Manual

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Frame Switcher Connection and Recording
Connections (using the WJ-FS616)
MIC
REMOTE
BATTERY
PUSH OPENCAMERA
IN
OUT
TAPE END OUT
WARNING/
REC OUT
REC IN
COMMON
ALARM RESET IN
ALARM IN
AUDIOIN
OUT VIEDO
GND SW OUT
Time Lapse VTR
AG-RT850
Camera switching
Video Output Video Input
CAMERA
SW INREC OUT
VIDEOPLAY IN
VIDEO
WJ-FS616
AC IN
RS-232C
•Do not supply signals from color cameras and black-and-white cameras simultaneously to the camera input
connectors since this may disturb the synchronization on the...

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Playback Procedure
Before operating the unit, check that the internal/external timer recording displays (INT/EXT) have been cleared from
the display. (If INT or EXT is displayed, use the TIMER MODE switch to clear it.)
rPress the PLAY button.
PLAY
qSwitch on the power to the unit and TV monitor.
wInsert the recorded cassette tape into the unit.
eSelect the time mode.
TIME MODE
Notes on operation
1. Bear in mind the following points when playing back parts of a tape recorded in a time lapse (L18 to 240...

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1. Outline of RS-232C interface
This interface is for enabling the basic functions of the VTR to be operated using a personal computer.
The D-SUB 9P connector is used to connect the VTR with the personal computer.
•
2. Hardware specifications
D-DUB 9P, female
Straight cable ■D-DUB 9-pin connector specifications
Connector:
Compatible cable:•
•
D-SUB 9P input signals
Pin No. Abbreviation Circuit name Details
CD (DCD) 1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9Carrier detection PC receives this signal.
RD (RXD) Received data PC...

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RS-232C Interface
02h (HEX)
3Bh command delimiter
ccc
   ccc: command (3 ASCII characters)
3Ah parameter delimiter
parameter (any number: based on command)
03H
In some cases, the format does not contain what is enclosed in the square brackets.
3. Protocol
■Receiving format (personal computer → VTR)
stx:
; (semicolon):
command:
: (colon):
data:
etx: General format: stx command [:data] [;command [:data]] etx
■Example
stxO S Petx (stop command)
02,4F,53,50,03 (stop command in HEX notation)
■Sending...

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■Table of commands
Command Completion messageCommand parameter
Counter reset CRT CRT
Eject OEJ OEJ
Fast forward OFF OFF
Pause/still OPA OPA
Play OPL OPL
Record ORC ORC
Rewind ORW ORW
Stop OSP OSP
Field advance (+) OAF OAF
Field advance (–) OAR OAR
Power ON PON PON
Power OFF POF POF
Recording check ORR ORR
Tracking (+) ZTU ZTU
Tracking (–) ZTD ZTD
Auto tracking ZTA ZTA
Time setting LTJ LTJ
Time mode switching LTM: 
∗LTM
Key lock setting RML: 
∗∗RML
Display switching LFI: 
∗LFI
Version request QRV VER...

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RS-232C Interface
Details of commands
Time mode switching command
This sets the time mode during deck recording/playback.
However, when REC T-MODE has been set, it takes 
precedence over the other modes during recording.
PC:    [STX] LTM: 
∗ [ETX]
VTR: [STX] LTM [ETX]
2h
6h
L18h
L24h
48h
72h
96h
120h
168h
180h
240h0
1
2
4
6
7
8
9
A
B
C
Key lock setting command
This selects whether the front panel keys are to be locked.
PC:    [STX] RML: F
∗ [ETX]
VTR: [STX] RML [ETX]∗:
Display switching command...

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All status request command
When the all status request command has been received, the 
current deck status is detected and sent by the bitmap shown 
below.
PC:    [STX] QOS [ETX]
VTR: [STX] OPS abcdef [ETX]
Automatic send setting command
This sets whether to detect changes in the deck status and 
send the status automatically.
PC:    [STX] OCS:
∗ [ETX] 
VTR: [STX] OCS [ETX]  abCounter commands cc: Returns fixed value.
Bit     7              6              5              4              3              2...

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Troubleshooting
Trouble with installation
No power. • Is the power plug inserted properly into the AC outlet?
No picture. • Is the unit connected properly with the TV, video cameras, etc.?
•Are any of the connecting cables making faulty contact?
Indistinct picture. • Has the focus on the video cameras been adjusted correctly?
Trouble with functions or operation
Nothing happens even when operation • Is the video cassette loaded?
buttons are pressed.
•Is the MENU/REC LOCK switch at OFF?
•Has the video...

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The power has been restored after a • Has the power failure lasted a long time (more than 1 week)?
power failure but recording does not Set the timer recording switch to EXT to ensure that the unit is
automatically resume. set to the recording mode even after a prolonged power failure.
Recording cannot be stopped. • First set the MENU/REC LOCK switch to OFF and then operate.
•Is REC LOCK on Menu Screen 1 at OFF?
•Has the mode lock been applied through control exercised by the
RS-232C interface?
1-week...

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Specifications
Power Source:120 V AC, 50 – 60 Hz
Power Consumption:21 W
 is the safety information.
Video Recording
System:4 rotary heads, helical scanning
Tape Speed:11.12 mm/s (6-hour mode)
Tape Format:Tape width 12.7 mm (1/2 inch),
 tape
Recording Time:6 hours (with T-120, 6H mode)
8 hours (with T-160, 6H mode)
FF/REW Time:Less than 2.5 min. (with T-120)
VIDEO
Television System:EIA Standard (525 lines, 60 fields)
NTSC color signal
Modulation System:Luminance; Frequency modulation
recording
Color...