Panasonic Aj D250 Operating Instructions Manual

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(4) Command list
$List of commands
The table below lists the send commands and operations for each mode as seen from the computer end.
[STX]= HEX code 02H
[ETX]= HEX code 03H
:= HEX code 3AH
The discrimination part and data part represent the ASCII codes which support the corresponding
symbols.
OAudio control commands
Sends data of computer Return data from VTRDescription of command
[STX] AOC:m [ETX] [STX] AOC [ETX] Sets the audio signal output channel.
OCounter control commands
Sends data of computer Return data from VTRDescription of command
[STX] CCP:data [ETX] [STX] CCP [ETX] Presets the CTL counter data (same as CLP).
[STX] CDF [ETX] [STX] CDF [ETX] Cancels the drop frame mode setting.
[STX] CDN [ETX] [STX] CDN [ETX] Makes the drop frame mode setting valid.
[STX] CHM:m [ETX] [STX] CHM [ETX] Sets 12-/24-hour mode for the CTL display.
[STX] CLP:data [ETX] [STX] CLP [ETX] Presets the CTL counter data (same as CCP).
[STX] CRN:m [ETX] [STX] CRN [ETX]Sets the signal to be regenerated when TCG is in
regeneration mode.
[STX] CRR [ETX] [STX] CRR [ETX] Uses the TCG in the REC RUN mode.
[STX] CRT [ETX] [STX] CRT [ETX] Resets the CTL counter data.
[STX] CTC [ETX] [STX] CTC [ETX]Sets the mode in which time code data is to be used for the
counter value.
[STX] CTF [ETX] [STX] CTF [ETX] Uses the TCG in the FREE RUN mode.
[STX] CTL [ETX] [STX] CTL [ETX]Sets the mode in which CTL data is to be used for the
counter value.
[STX] CTM:m [ETX] [STX] CTM [ETX] Sets the TCG operation mode.
[STX] CTP [ETX] [STX] CTP [ETX] Uses the TCG in the preset mode.
[STX] CTR [ETX] [STX] CTR [ETX] Uses the TCG in the regeneration mode.
[STX] CTS:data [ETX] [STX] CTS [ETX] Presets the TCG data.
[STX] CUS:data [ETX] [STX] CUS [ETX] Presets the user’s bit data.
[STX] CVP:data [ETX] [STX] CVP [ETX] Specifies the line where the external VITC is to be inserted. 
						

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ODisplay control commands
Sends data of computer Return data from VTRDescription of command
[STX] DFC:m [ETX] [STX] DFC [ETX] Sets the display mode of the display counter.
OInput/output control commands
Sends data of computer Return data from VTRDescription of command
[STX] IEV:data [ETX] [STX] IEV [ETX]Switches between E-E and V-V output.
E-E: Electric modulation to electric playback
V-V: VTR to VTR recording
OEdit control commands
Sends data of computer Return data from VTRDescription of command
[STX] EAB:m [ETX] [STX] EAB [ETX] Sets the auto back recording.
[STX] EAD:m [ETX] [STX] EAD [ETX] AUDIO INSERT PAUSE
[STX] EIN [ETX] [STX] EIN [ETX] VIDEO INSERT PAUSE
[STX] EFE:data [ETX] [STX] EFE [ETX] FIRST EDIT
OMedia operation control commands
Sends data of computer Return data from VTRDescription of command
[STX] HRE:m [ETX] [STX] HRE [ETX]Sets the VTR’s operation mode at the tape end (when
recording).
[STX] HTE:m [ETX] [STX] HTE [ETX]Sets the VTR’s operation mode at the tape end (at all times
other than recording).
[STX] HTI:m [ETX] [STX] HTI [ETX] Sets the VTR’s operation mode when the tape is inserted. 
						

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OOperation control commands
Sends data of computer Return data from VTRDescription of command
[STX] OAF [ETX] [STX] OAF [ETX] Advances frames in the forward direction.
[STX] OAR [ETX] [STX] OAR [ETX] Advances frames in the reverse direction.
[STX] OBF [ETX] [STX] OBF [ETX] STANDBY OFF
[STX] OBN [ETX] [STX] OBN [ETX] STANDBY ON
[STX] OEJ [ETX] [STX] OEJ [ETX] EJECT
[STX] OFF [ETX] [STX] OFF [ETX] FAST FORWARD
[STX] OPA [ETX] [STX] OPA [ETX] PAUSE
[STX] OPL [ETX] [STX] OPL [ETX] PLAY
[STX] OPR [ETX] [STX] OPR [ETX] REVERSE PLAY
[STX] OPT:data [ETX] [STX] OPT [ETX]Plays the tape back to the designated position (same as
SPT).
[STX] ORC [ETX] [STX] ORC [ETX] RECORD
[STX] ORP [ETX] [STX] ORP [ETX] RECORD PAUSE
[STX] ORW [ETX] [STX] ORW [ETX] REWIND
[STX] OSD [ETX] [STX] OSD [ETX] SHUTTLE SPEED DOWN
[STX] OSF:n [ETX] [STX] OSF [ETX] SHUTTLE FORWARD
[STX] OSL [ETX] [STX] OSL [ETX] Starts slow playback.
[STX] OSP [ETX] [STX] OSP [ETX] STOP
[STX] OSR:n [ETX] [STX] OSR [ETX] SHUTTLE REVERSE
[STX] OSU [ETX] [STX] OSU [ETX] SHUTTLE SPEED UP
[STX] OTE:m [ETX] [STX] OTE [ETX] Selects E-E output and V-V output. 
						

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OQuery control commands
Sends data of computer Return data from VTRDescription of command
[STX] QAL [ETX] [STX] ALV0 [ETX] Queries the address level.
[STX] QAO [ETX] [STX] AOm [ETX] Queries the audio output channels.
[STX] QCA [ETX] [STX] CUPdata [ETX] Queries the user’s bit data which was preset in the TCG.
[STX] QCB [ETX] [STX] CUSdata [ETX] Queries the user’s bit data of the TCG.
[STX] QCC [ETX] [STX] CCPdata [ETX] Queries the counter data (same as QCD).
[STX] QCD [ETX] [STX] CDdata [ETX] Queries the counter data (same as QCC).
[STX] QCE [ETX] [STX] CTEdata [ETX] Queries the TCG preset data.
[STX] QCF [ETX] [STX] CDm [ETX] Queries the drop frame mode.
[STX] QCM [ETX] [STX] CHMm [ETX] Queries the 12-/24-hour mode for the CTL display.
[STX] QCP [ETX] [STX] CVPdata [ETX] Queries the line where the VITC signal is to be inserted.
[STX] QCR [ETX] [STX] CRNm [ETX]Queries the signal to be regenerated when the TCG is in
the regeneration mode.
[STX] QCS [ETX] [STX] CTSdata [ETX] Queries the TCG data.
[STX] QCT [ETX] [STX] CTdata [ETX] Queries the TCG mode.
[STX] QCU [ETX] [STX] CURdata [ETX] Queries the user’s bit data of the TCR.
[STX] QCW [ETX] [STX] CTMm [ETX] Queries the TCG mode.
[STX] QCZ [ETX] [STX] CTZm [ETX] Queries the TCR read status.
[STX] QDF [ETX] [STX] DFCm [ETX] Queries the display mode of the counter display.
[STX] QEB [ETX] [STX] EABm [ETX] Queries the auto back recording.
[STX] QHC [ETX] [STX] HCMdata [ETX] Queries the cassette tape information.
[STX] QHE [ETX] [STX] HTEm [ETX]Sets the VTR’s operation mode at the tape end (at all times
other than recording).
[STX] QHI [ETX] [STX] HTIm [ETX] Queries the tape insertion mode.
[STX] QHR [ETX] [STX] HTRdata [ETX] Queries the remaining tape amount.
[STX] QHT [ETX] [STX] HREm [ETX]Sets the VTR’s operation mode at the tape end (when
recording).
[STX] QIC [ETX] [STX] 1 [ETX] Queries the product area classification code.
[STX] QID [ETX] [STX] data [ETX] Queries the equipment’s ID code.
[STX] QIE [ETX] [STX] IEVdata [ETX] Queries the E-E output and V-V output. 
						

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OQuery control commands
Sends data of computer Return data from VTRDescription of command
[STX] QLH:m [ETX] [STX] LHRdata [ETX] Queries the hours meter.
[STX] QOT [ETX] [STX] OTEm [ETX] Queries the E-E output and V-V output.
[STX] QOP [ETX] [STX] data [ETX] Queries the VTR’s operation mode.
[STX] QOD:d1d2 [ETX] [STX] OASdata [ETX] Queries the operation modes.
[STX] QOS [ETX] [STX] OPSdata [ETX] Queries the operation modes.
[STX] QRA [ETX] [STX] RAm [ETX] Queries the ACK (Acknowledge) code response setting.
[STX] QRS [ETX] [STX] RSEm [ETX] Queries the search end mode.
[STX] QRV:m [ETX] [STX] VERdata [ETX] Queries the software program version.
[STX] QSM [ETX] [STX] SMMm [ETX] Queries the memory mode.
[STX] QSY [ETX] [STX] SMILPdata [ETX] Queries the memory in data.
[STX] QSP:m [ETX] [STX] SMPdata [ETX] Queries the repeat position.
[STX] QTT [ETX] [STX] TSTdata [ETX] Queries the standby off timer setting.
[STX] QVI [ETX] [STX] VIm [ETX] Queries the INPUT SELECT switch position.
[STX] QVM [ETX] [STX] VMDm [ETX] Queries the video mode setting.
OCommunication control commands
Sends data of computer Return data from VTRDescription of command
[STX] RAN [ETX] [STX] RAN [ETX] Makes the ACK (Acknowledge) code return function valid.
[STX] RAF [ETX] [STX] RAF [ETX] Cancels the ACK (Acknowledge) code return function.
[STX] RCK [ETX] [STX] RCK [ETX] Checks the communication line.
[STX] RSE:m [ETX] [STX] RSE [ETX] Sets the search end mode. 
						

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OSearches control commands
Sends data of computer Return data from VTRDescription of command
[STX] SCP:data [ETX] [STX] SCP [ETX] Searches the counter value and play.
OTimer control commands
Sends data of computer Return data from VTRDescription of command
[STX] TST:data [ETX] [STX] TST [ETX] Sets the standby off timer.
[STX] SCS:data [ETX] [STX] SCS [ETX]Searches the counter value and sets to still picture (same
as SRS).
[STX] SMI:data [ETX] [STX] SMI [ETX] Sets the memory search data.
[STX] SMM:m [ETX] [STX] SMM [ETX] Sets the memory mode.
[STX] SMP:data [ETX] [STX] SMP [ETX] Specifies the repeat position.
[STX] SMS [ETX] [STX] SMS [ETX] Searches the memory data.
[STX] SPT:data [ETX] [STX] SPT [ETX]Plays the tape back to the designated position (same as
OPT).
[STX] SRS:data [ETX] [STX] SRS [ETX]Searches the counter value and sets to still picture (same
as SCS).
[STX] SUB:data [ETX] [STX] SUB [ETX] Searches the user’s bit. 
						

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$Audio control commands
Sends data of computer Return data from VTRDescription of command
[STX] AOC:m [ETX]
Parameters
m = 1: CH1
2: CH2
3: CH3
4: CH4
5: CH1 & CH2
6: CH3 & CH4
7: CH1+3 & CH2+4[STX] AOC [ETX] Sets the audio signal output channel/s.  Playback output is
possible for CH3 and CH4 when audio signals for 4
channels have been recorded on a DV format tape.

This command is ignored while a search control command
is being processed.
$Counter control commands
Sends data of computer Return data from VTRDescription of command
[STX] CCP:data [ETX]
Parameters
data = ghmmssff
g = Blank: With a positive value
– sign: With a negative value
h = 0
9: Hours
mm = 0059: Minutes
ss = 0059: Seconds
ff = 0029: Frames[STX] CCP [ETX] Presets the designated counter value on the CTL counter.
The value will be corrected as follows if the non-drop frame
preset value has been set while the drop frame mode is
established.
00:01:00:00
00:00:59:28
00:01:00:0100:00:59:29

This command is ignored while a search control command
is being processed or while the tape is being ejected.
[STX] CDF [ETX] [STX] CDF [ETX] Disables the drop frame mode setting.
CTL and the time code are set to the non-drop frame mode.
The non-drop frame is enabled for the time code when it is
being recorded.

This command is ignored while a search control command
is being processed, during recording and in the INSERT
mode.
[STX] CDN [ETX] [STX] CDN [ETX] Enables the drop frame mode setting.
CTL and the time code are set to the drop frame mode.
The drop frame is enabled for the time code when it is being
recorded.

This command is ignored while a search control command
is being processed, during recording and in the INSERT
mode.
[STX] CHM:m [ETX]
Parameters
m = 1: 12-hour mode
2: 24-hour mode[STX] CHM [ETX] Sets the CTL display to the 12-hour mode or 24-hour mode.

This command is ignored while a search control command
is being processed. 
						

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$Counter control commands
Sends data of computer Return data from VTRDescription of command
[STX] CRN:m [ETX]
Parameters
m = 0: TC & UB
1: TC
2: UB[STX] CRN [ETX] Sets the signal to be regenerated when the TCG (time code
generator) is set to the regeneration mode.

This command is ignored while a search control command
is being processed.
[STX] CTM:m [ETX]
Parameters
m = 0: REC RUN mode
1: FREE RUN mode
2: Regeneration mode
3: External VITC mode[STX] CTM [ETX] Sets the mode used by the TCG.

This command is ignored while a search control command
is being processed, during recording and in the INSERT
mode. [STX] CRR [ETX] [STX] CRR [ETX] Uses the TCG in the REC RUN mode.  The TCG counts up
during recording.  The default value can be set using the
CTS command.

This command is ignored while a search control command
is being processed, during recording and in the INSERT
mode.
[STX] CRT [ETX] [STX] CRT [ETX] Resets the CTL counter data.

This command is ignored while a search control command
is being processed.
[STX] CTC [ETX] [STX] CTC [ETX] Uses the reference data for searching and for the display
mode of the counter display as the time code data.

This command is ignored while a search control command
is being processed.
[STX] CTL [ETX] [STX] CTL [ETX] Uses the reference data for searching and for the display
mode of the counter display as the CTL data.

This command is ignored while a search control command
is being processed.
[STX] CTF [ETX] [STX] CTF [ETX] Uses the TCG in the FREE RUN mode.  
The TCG continues to count up at all times regardless of
the mode.  The default value can be set using the CTS
command.
The TCG starts counting up upon completion of the settings
and when the VTR’s power is turned back on.

This command is ignored while a search control command
is being processed, during recording and in the INSERT
mode.
[STX] CLP:data [ETX]
Parameters
data = ghmmssff
g = Blank: With a positive value
– sign: With a negative value
h = 0
9: Hours
mm = 0059: Minutes
ss = 0059: Seconds
ff = 0029: Frames[STX] CLP [ETX] Presets the designated counter value on the CTL counter.
The value will be corrected as follows if the non-drop frame
preset value has been set while the drop frame mode is
established.
00:01:00:00
00:00:59:28
00:01:00:0100:00:59:29

This command is ignored while a search control command
is being processed or while the tape is being ejected. 
						

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[STX] CTP [ETX] [STX] CTP [ETX] Uses the TCG in the preset mode.
The TCG starts counting up in the REC RUN mode upon
completion of the settings.

This command is ignored while a search control command
is being processed, during recording and in the INSERT
mode.
[STX] CTR [ETX] [STX] CTR [ETX] Uses the TCG in the regeneration mode.

This command is ignored while a search control command
is being processed, during recording and in the INSERT
mode.
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$Counter control commands
Sends data of computer Return data from VTRDescription of command
[STX] CTS:data [ETX]
Parameters
data = hhmmssff
hh = 00
23: Hours
mm = 0059: Minutes
ss = 0059: Seconds
ff = 0029: Frames[STX] CTS [ETX] Presets the TCG data.
The value will be corrected as follows if the non-drop frame
preset value has been set while the drop frame mode is
established.
00:01:00:00
00:00:59:28
00:01:00:0100:00:59:29
Error code ER001 is returned from the VTR when the TCG
is used in the regeneration mode or external VITC mode.

This command is ignored while a search control command
is being processed.
[STX] CUS:data [ETX]
Parameters
data = U
7U6U5U4U7U3U2U1U0
The input user bit data is set in
ASCII code.
UB data: Binary 4BITa
8
ASCII code: 09, AF[STX] CUS [ETX] Presets the user’s bit data in the TCG.
Error code ER001 is returned from the VTR when the TCG
is used in the regeneration mode or external VITC mode.

This command is ignored while a search control command
is being processed.
[STX] CVP:data [ETX]
Parameters
data = ppqq
pp = 10
20: Insertion line 1
qq = 1020: Insertion line 2
pp ­qq
(the same value cannot be
designated for both pp and qq)[STX] CVP [ETX] Specifies two lines where the external VITC signal is to be
inserted.

This command is ignored while a search control command
is being processed, during recording and in the INSERT
mode.
$Display control commands
Sends data of computer Return data from VTRDescription of command
[STX] DFC:m [ETX]
Parameters
m = C: CTL mode
T: TC mode
U: UB mode
R: REMAIN mode[STX] DFC [ETX] Sets the display mode of the counter display and the
reference data for searching.
CTL data reference:
CTL mode
TC data reference:
TC mode, UB mode, REMAIN mode

This command is ignored while a search control command
is being processed. 
						

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$Edit control commands
Sends data of computer Return data from VTRDescription of command
[STX] EAB:m [ETX]
Parameters
m = N: AUTO BACK ON
F: AUTO BACK OFF[STX] EAB [ETX] Sets whether auto back recording is to be performed to
ensure frame to frame continuity.

This command is ignored while a search control command
is being processed and during auto back.
[STX] EAD:m [ETX]
Parameters
m = 0: CH1 & CH2
1: CH1
2: CH2
No parameter: CH1 & CH2[STX] EAD [ETX] Sets the VTR to the AUDIO INSERT PAUSE mode.
When the VTR is in the VIDEO INSERT PAUSE mode, the
command sets it to the AUDIO/VIDEO INSERT PAUSE
mode.  When it is in the REC INHIBIT mode, error code
ER001 is returned from the VTR and the VTR is set to the
STOP mode.

This command can be accepted when the VTR is in the
PLAY PAUSE mode or STILL mode.
[STX] EFE:data [ETX]
Parameters
data = wghmmssff
w = M: Mode for recording for 26
seconds
E: Mode for recording as far
as the tape end
ghmmssff = Reference point during
editing (recording start
point)
OWhen the CTL data is to be
used as the reference
g = Blank: With a positive value
– sign: With a negative value
h = 0
9: Hours
mm = 0059: Minutes
ss = 0059: Seconds
ff = 00
29: Frames
OWhen the TC data is to be used
as the reference
gh = 00
23: Hours
mm = 0059: Minutes
ss = 0059: Seconds
ff = 0029: Frames[STX] EFE [ETX] Initiates first edit (recording to prepare the tape to be used
for editing).
In order to conduct editing with the position designated by
the parameter as the reference point for editing, TC or CTL
is preset using the value 23 seconds before the reference
point, and the black burst video signal and muted audio
signals are recorded for 26 seconds or until the tape end.
If the OSP (STOP) command has been issued during
operation, error code ER123 will be returned from the VTR
which is then set to the STOP mode.
If the VTR’s operation mode has been changed by
operating the controls on its front panel, error code ER121
will be returned from the VTR which is then set to the STOP
mode.
If the tape end position is reached during operation, error
code ER120 will be returned from the VTR which is then set
to the STOP mode.

This command is ignored while a search control command
is being processed and in any of the following modes.
EJECT, REC, REC PAUSE, INSERT, INSERT PAUSE
[STX] EIN [ETX] [STX] EIN [ETX] Sets the VTR to the VIDEO INSERT PAUSE mode.
When the VTR is in the AUDIO INSERT PAUSE mode, the
command sets it to the AUDIO/VIDEO INSERT PAUSE
mode.  When it is in the REC INHIBIT mode, error code
ER001 is returned from the VTR and the VTR is set to the
STOP mode.

This command can be accepted when the VTR is in the
PLAY PAUSE mode or STILL mode.

Make the menu item changes listed below when performing insert editing or assemble editing.  If these changes
are not made, the editing operations may not be conducted properly.
Menu item Setting Setting command
AUTO BACK ON EAB:N
TC MODE I-REG CTM:2
TCG REGEN TC & UB CRN:0
MEMORY MODE OFF SMM:F
STILL TIMER 2 min TST:0200