Panasonic Aj D440 Aj D450 Operating Instructions Manual

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Connector area
* Applicable only to AJ-D450. 

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AC IN connector
This is for connecting the unit to the power outlet using the power cord provided.
SIGNAL GND terminal
This terminal is connected to the signa unit which is connected to the unit in order to 
reduce noise.   It is not connected to ground for safety purposes.
Fuse holder
This contains a fuse.
Fan motor
This is for cooling the unit.
The error code is displayed on the counter when trouble has caused the fan motor to 
stop.  If the unit is still operated in the warning status, the...

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S1-VIDEO OUT connector
This is the S-VIDEO output connector.
ANALOG COMPONENT VIDEO OUT connector
The analog component video signal is output from this connector.
ANALOG COMPOSITE VIDEO OUT connectors
The analog composite video signals are output from these connectors.
The video signal with signals superimposed on it can be output from the VIDEO OUT3 
connector.
The superimpose function can be set ON or OFF on the setup menu No. 006 (SUPER).
REMOTE connector
The unit can be controlled from an...

Tapes
Type Description
Consumer
cassette
(S cassette)
M cassette
L cassetteTape designed exclusively for the camcorders used by consumers in 
general. Only playback is possible using the optional cassette adaptor 
(AJ-CS750P). However, please note that long-play cassette tapes (80-
minute standard/120-minute LP mode) cannot be used.
Use of Panasonic consumer DV cassette tapes is recommended.
Note that inserting a cassette tape without using the cassette adaptor 
can damage the unit.
Recording/playback...

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When recording/playback using 1 unit 

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When recording, playback & editing with 2 units (deck to deck) 

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When using an editing controller
Basic systemCamera/external input editing
System using two players (AB roll editing)
Video/audio signals
Remote Remote
Player Recorder Recorder AJ-D440AJ-D450
AJ-D750Audio signalsVideo signals Camera
Microphone
Remote
Remote Remote
Remote Video/audio signals Video/audio signals
Reference signal Switcher
AJ-D440 AJ-D440 AG-A850
Recorder Player 1 Player 2
Sync signal generator Video/audio signals
For further details, refer to the Operating Instructions of the AG-A850...

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Internal encoder adjustments
In order to ensure error-free and accurate editing during AB roll editing (a method of editing using two source 
VTRs) using an editor, the ENCODER OUT controls must be adjusted after the system has been connected.
(These controls must be re-adjusted each time the connecting cables are replaced or the connections are 
changed.)
Connect the equipment as shown in the figure below.
If a waveform monitor and vectorscope are not available, correct any color shifting while...

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Check the connections. (see previous page.)
Select [OFF] on ENCODER SEL at the set up menu. (See page 30.)
Select [ON] to operate the internal encoder externally.
Adjust the SYSTEM PHASE.
3-1  
3-2  
1
2
Adjust the connected P2 VTR in the same way.4
3
On the P1 VTR, play back a cassette tape on which standard color bar signals 
have been recorded.
Adjust P1 VTR SYS PHASE.
Adjust the controls to the following with the waveform monitor (WFM).
nWaveform on waveform monitor
1)
2)
3)
4)Expand WFM 0.1...

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Printed circuit board
Printed
circuit
board
F8 board
ADDA-
CUE*
SW1 Audio Input
Impedance SW
SW61HIGH This sets the CH1 audio input
impedance.
HIGH/600W
HIGH
SW400
BETA Abbr.
nameFull name FunctionFactory
setting
F4 boardAudio Input
Impedance SW
Component P
B/PR
Output level
selectorThis sets the CH2 audio input
impedance.
HIGH/600W
This sets the component P
B/PR
output level when connecting with
the editor.
M
II      : MII level
BETA : ß-CAM level

Component P
B/PR input levels are selected at...