Panasonic Aj D440 Aj D450 Operating Instructions Manual

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Connector area
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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 temperature inside the deck will 
rise, and when it exceeds the safety temperature, all the unit’s operations will be shut 
down.
ANALOG AUDIO IN connectors*
These are the analog audio input connectors.
TIME CODE IN connector*
This is the connector for recording the external time code on the tape.
S1-VIDEO IN connector*
This is the S-VIDEO input connector.
ANALOG COMPONENT VIDEO IN connector*
The analog component video signal is supplied to this connector.
ANALOG COMPOSITE VIDEO IN connectors and 75W termination switch*
The analog composite video signal is supplied to these two connectors which are 
connected in a loop-through configuration. When the termination is required, set the 
switch to ON.
REF VIDEO IN connectors and 75W termination switch
These are the input connectors for the reference video signals. When the termination is 
required, set the switch to ON.
ANALOG AUDIO OUT connectors
The analog audio signals are output from these connectors.
TIME CODE OUT connector
The playback time code is output from this connector during playback.
During recording, the time code generated by the internal time code generator is output.  
MONITOR OUT connector
The playback signals from the CUE track or PCM audio signal CH1/CH2 are output from 
this connector.

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Controls and their functions (continued)
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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 external source by connecting an external controller.
ENCODER REMOTE connector
The external encoder/controller is hooked up to this connector when the video output 
signal and other settings are to be adjusted from an external source.
RS-232C connector
DIGITAL AUDIO IN/OUT connector (optional AJ-YA655P required.)
This I/O connector is for digital audio signals which comply with the AES/EBU standard.

Does not input with AJ-D440.
SERIAL DIGITAL COMPONENT AUDIO/VIDEO IN/OUT connector
(optional AJ-YA750P interface board required)
This I/O connector is for digital component audio and video signals which comply with the 
SMPTE 259M-C/272M standard.
The optional AJ-YA655P is required for digital audio signal output on the AJ-YA750P 
board.

Does not input with AJ-D440.

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							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 tape with a maximum capacity of 66 minutes.
(AJ-P12MP, AJ-P24MP, AJ-P33MP, AJ-P46MP, AJ-P66MP)
Recording/playback tape with a maximum capacity of 184 minutes.
(AJ-P34LP, AJ-P66LP, AJ-P94LP, AJ-P126LP, AJ-5P92LP)
Align the cassette with the center of the insertion slot and push it in gently. The cassette 
tape is loaded automatically.
M cassette
L cassette
ON
OFFPOWEREJECT
REC PLAY FF STOP REW COUNTER/
REMAIN
RESET CH CONDITION
LEVEL
HEADPHONESCH 1
AUDIO
REC LEVELCTL
TC
UB
CH 1
MIX
CH 2INT
EXTTC
AUDIO
MONITOR
DIGITAL
ANALOGY PB PR
CMPST
S-VIDEODIGITAL
AES/EBU
ANALOGREMOTE
LOCALMENU
PAGETC
PRESET
FILESET
DIAG
VIDEO INAUDIO INCH 2

Consumer DV tapes and DVCAM tapes can be used for playback only.
Consumer DV tapes which have been recorded in the LP mode cannot be played back.
When materials which have been recorded on consumer DV tapes or DVCAM tapes are to be edited, 
record them onto a DVCPRO tape or tape of any other broadcasting VTR for use.
Recordings cannot be made on consumer DV tapes and DVCAM tapes: this means that all functions 
related to recording, REC operation, TAPE/EE switching and other such operations are prohibited.
The maximum transport speed for consumer DV tapes and DVCAM tapes is 32 times the normal 
tape speed.
The maximum time for the STILL TIMER when consumer DV tapes or DVCAM tapes are used is set 
to 10 seconds, and the total STEP FWD time when the machine has been left standing in the STILL 
status is set to 1 minute.
Slow-motion playback of consumer DV tapes and DVCAM tapes is not possible.
In order to protect your tapes, it is recommended that repeated cue-up in the same location on a 
consumer DV tape or DVCAM tape be avoided as far as possible.
Finally, check out the cautionary items for setup menu item No. 108 “FORMAT SEL”.
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For AJ-5P92LP cassette tape, use a VTR supporting DVCPRO (25 Mbps) 184 minute tapes.
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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 editing controller (optional accessory).
Sync signal generator AG-A850 AG-A850AJ-D450
AJ-D750
AJ-D450
AJ-D750 
						

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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 actually monitoring the 
picture on the TV monitor.
Make these three
cables equally long.
The external reference signal is 
supplied from the sync signal 
generator to the equipment.
Composite connections apply 
for the video signals.VIDEO 1
OUTVIDEO 1
OUTVIDEO IN
REF (BB) 
P1 IN P2 IN
REF INRECORDER OUT
MONITOR  OUT 
75W Switcher
TV
monitorWFM
(waveform
monitor)VSC
(vectorscope)
P1 (AJ-D440) P2 (AJ-D440) Recorder (AJ-D750/AJ-D450)
REF
(BB)
REF
VIDEO INREF
(BB)
REF
VIDEO INREF
(BB)
Editing controller
(AG-A850)
REF
VIDEO IN
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ON
OFFPOWEREJECT
REC PLAY FF STOP REW COUNTER/
REMAIN
RESET CH CONDITION
LEVEL
HEADPHONESCH 1
AUDIO
REC LEVELCTL
TC
UB
CH 1
MIX
CH 2INT
EXTTC
AUDIO
MONITOR
DIGITAL
ANALOGY PB PR
CMPST
S-VIDEODIGITAL
AES/EBU
ANALOGREMOTE
LOCALMENUPAGETC
PRESET
FILESET
DIAGVIDEO INAUDIO INCH 2 
						

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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 ms on the INT mode.
Check the H SYNC position.
In this status, select EXT mode for the WFM.
In EXT mode, adjust the SYSTEM PHASE to H, SC COARSE, SC FINE, in 
this order, at the set up menu to set H SYNC to its previous position.
(Expanded to
0.1 ms)INT mode
EXT mode
Adjust.
(Observe the SYNC fall.) 
						

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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 No. 600 in the setup menu.*
CAUTION:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OF SHOCK 
HAZARD, REFER CHANGE OF SWITCH 
SETTING INSIDE THE UNIT TO AUTHORIZED 
SERVICE PERSONNEL.
* Applicable only to 
AJ-D450.