Panasonic Aj D440 Aj D450 Operating Instructions Manual

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The underline on the setting item denotes the initial setting.
* The Setup menu can only be displayed for the model AJ-D450.
USER menu

  
						

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Setup menus
The underline on the setting item denotes the initial setting.
* The Setup menu can only be displayed for the model AJ-D450.
Item Setting
No.Superimposed
displayDescriptionNo.Superimposed
display
USER menu
 (continued)
718 DV
OUTPUT0000
0001
0002ST1
ST2
ST1+2This selects the AUDIO CH1 and CH2 output signals during 
DV or DVCAM format playback.
0:
1:
2:The CH1 track signals are output to CH1 and the CH2 
track signals to CH2. (Only the sound during shooting is 
output.)
The CH3 track signals are output to CH1 and the CH4 
track signals to CH2. (Only the audio dubbing sound is 
output.)
The mixed CH1 and CH3 track signals are output to CH1 
and the mixed CH2 and CH4 track signals to CH2. (The 
sound during shooting and audio dubbing sound are 
output simultaneously.)
719 PB FADE 0000
0001
0002AUTO
CUT
FADEThis selects the processing method for the audio edit points 
(IN point, OUT point) during playback.
0:
1:
2:According to the status during recording. (Setup menus 
No. 309, 310)
Forced CUT
Forced FADE
720 EMBEDDED
AUD0000
0001OFF
ONThis selects whether to superimpose the audio data onto the 
serial output.
0:
1:Data is not superimposed.
Data is superimposed.
716 REC CUE 0000
0001
0002CH1
CH2
CH1+2This selects the input signal recorded in CUE.
0:
1:
2:The signal selected by SETUP-MENU No. 714 is recorded 
on CH1.
The signal selected by SETUP-MENU No. 715 is recorded 
on CH2.
The signal selected by SETUP-MENU No. 714 and No. 715 
are mixed and recorded on CH1 and CH2.
721 LINE CH
SEL0000
0001PCM
AUTOThis selects the audio output (LINE OUT).
0:
1:PCM AUDIO or QUICK PCM AUDIO is output.
Whatever is selected by SETUP-MENU No. 713 (MONI 
CH SEL) output.
722* INT SG 0000
0001OFF
ONThis selects whether the internal signal is to be used for the 
audio input signal.
0:
1:The internal signal is not selected.
The internal signal is selected. This item setting is valid only when the tape recorded on the four channels of the DV or DVCAM 
format is played back. 
This item is valid when both optional serial interface and optional digital audio interface boards 
have been installed. 
The PCM AUDIO or QUICK PCM AUDIO output is not affected by the AUDIO MONITOR 
SELECT SW, and CH1 and CH2 are output independently. 
The internal signal has a frequency of 1 kHz. 
723 DV PB ATT 0000
0001OFF
ONThis selects the audio output level for DV format playback.
0:
1:The audio output level is not attenuated.
The audio output level is attenuated (reduced).
As indicated below, whether the setting takes effect or not depends on the size of the cassette 
tape used.
1. When an “L” size cassette is used
The setting takes effect only when “DV” has been selected as the setting for setup menu 
No. 108 (FORMAT SEL).
2. When an “M” size cassette is used
The setting does not take effect.
3. When an “S” size cassette is used
The setting takes effect only when “DV” has been selected as the setting for setup menu 
No. 108 (FORMAT SEL).  
						

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The underline on the setting item denotes the initial setting.
Item Setting
No.Superimposed
displayDescriptionNo.Superimposed
display

A00 LOAD 0000
0001
0002
0003USER2
USER3
USER4
USER5This selects the user file whose contents will be loaded into 
USER1.
0:
1:
2:
3:

When the SET button is pressed after loading, the setting will 
be stored in the memory. When the MENU button is pressed, 
the setting will not be changed.The USER2 file contents are loaded.
The USER3 file contents are loaded.
The USER4 file contents are loaded.
The USER5 file contents are loaded.
A01 SAVE 0000
0001
0002
0003
0004USER2
USER3
USER4
USER5
LOCKED
A02 P.ON LOAD 0000
0001
0002
0003
0004OFF
USER2
USER3
USER4
USER5This loads the contents of the selected user file into USER1 
and it starts operation with the USER1 settings when the 
power is turned on.
0:
1:
2:
3:
4:Operation is started with the settings of the previously set 
user file.
The contents of USER2 are loaded into USER1 and 
operation is started with the USER1 settings.
The contents of USER3 are loaded into USER1 and 
operation is started with the USER1 settings.
The contents of USER4 are loaded into USER1 and 
operation is started with the USER1 settings.
The contents of USER5 are loaded into USER1 and 
operation is started with the USER1 settings.
A03 MENU LOCK 0000
0001OFF
ONThis selects whether to set or release the user file (USER2 – 
USER5) lock mode.
0:
1:

The lock cannot be set for USER1.The lock is released (changes can be made).
The lock is set (changes are prohibited).
This selects the user file into which the USER1 settings will 
be saved.
0:
1:
2:
3:
4:

•User files whose status have been set to change prohibit 
cannot be selected.
•When all the user files are in the change prohibit status, the 
“LOCKED” display appears and the contents cannot be saved.
The settings are saved in USER2.
The settings are saved in USER3.
The settings are saved in USER4.
The settings are saved in USER5.
This display appears when all the user files are in the 
change prohibit status.

No. A00 (LOAD), No. A01 (SAVE) and No. A02 (P.ON LOAD) are the menu items which 
can be set only for USER1. They are not displayed with the USER2 – USER5 files.
No. A03 (MENU LOCK) is the menu item which can be set only for the USER2 – USER5 
files. It is not displayed with USER1.
•
•
Item Setting
No.Superimposed
displayDescriptionNo.Superimposed
display
USER menu
 (continued)
725 CUE SLOW 0000
0001STEP
LINEARThis selects the tape travel status (CUE track playback 
status) during SLOW playback.
0:
1:Priority is given to the output picture, and tape travel is set 
to the step feed status.
Priority is given to CUE track playback, and the tape 
travel is set to the linear status.
When “1” (LINEAR) has been set:
• It may not be possible to achieve as clear a picture as in the STEP mode.• The CTL counter may not operate properly.
 
						

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Time code/user bit
The time code is used when the time code signal generated by the time code generator 
(time code signal generator) is to be recorded on the tape, its values are to be read by the 
time code reader (time code signal reader), and the absolute position of the tape is to be 
displayed in increments of hours, minutes, seconds and frames.
The time code is written in the sub-code area (data area) of the helical track.  This enables 
insert editing to be conducted independently using the time code alone.  In addition, the 
VTR’s playback speed can be read from the stop mode to slow-motion playback up to high-
speed play (approx. 100X normal speed).
The time code values are indicated using the display and superimpose functions.

Time code reader values normally appear on the superimposed display.
Values appear as shown below on the front display.
   Playback: Time code reader values
   REC, EE: Time code generator values
Time code generator values can be checked when the REC button is pressed even during 
playback.
Time code
TCR  00 : 07 : 04 : 24
MinutesSeconds Hours
“User bit” refers to the 32-bit (8-digit) data frame among the time code signals which has 
been released to users.  It enables operator numbers values to be recorded.
The alphanumeric characters which can be used for the user bit are the figures 0 to 9 and 
the letters A to F.
User bit
Frames 
						

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Recording internal/external time codes
Place the VTR in the stop mode.
Set the CTL/TC/UB switch to TC.
Set the TC INT/EXT switch to INT. (Internal time code selected)
Set the RUN MODE. (setup menu No. 510)
REC (RUN):
FREE (RUN):
Set the REGEN MODE. (setup menu No. 504)
ON (REGEN):
OFF (PRESET):
Set the TC PRESET button.
Use the TC PRESET button to set the start number of the time code or user bit.
Place the VTR in the stop mode.
Set the TC/CTL/UB switch to TC.
Set the TC INT/EXT switch to EXT. (External time code selected)
Setup menu No. 505 (EXT TC SEL) can be set as follows.
LTC:
VITC:1
2
3
The time code runs at the same time as the recording proceeds.
The time code runs in the same way as the time regardless of the 
VTR’s operation.
4
5
6
The leftmost digit flashes.
Align the flashing light and the digit to be set with the cursor buttons (     ,     ).
Press the cursor button      or      to change the value.
Each time the button is pressed, the number changes.  The setting range is given 
below.
•When using the time code and user bit in real time
00:00:00:00 – 23:59:59:29
•User bit
00 00 00 00  – FF FF FF FF
Repeat steps 1 and 2 to change the value.
When the setting of the start number is completed, press the SET button.  In the 
FREE RUN mode, the time code now starts running.
Proceed with the recording or editing.
1
2
3
4
5
Continuity is maintained with the recorded time code before editing.
(Detailed settings are also possible using the menu settings. See the 
menu items below.)
Setting menu No. 503 (TCG REGEN)
Recording starts from the value set with the TC PRESET button.
1. Setting the internal time code
2. Setting the external time code (TC switch ® EXT)
1
2
3
4
The LTC signal input to the TIME CODE IN connector (BNC) on the rear jack 
panel is recorded as the time code.
 The LTC signal must be synchronized with the video signal.
The input video signal’s VITC is recorded as the time code. 
						

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Reproducing the time code/user bit
Place the unit in the stop mode.
Set the CTL/TC/UB switch to TC or UB.
TC:
UB:
Press the PLAY button.
Playback now commences, and the time code appears on the display.
When setup menu No.006 (SUPER) is ON, the time code value is superimposed onto 
the video signal from the VIDEO OUT 3 connector.1
2
3
The time code is displayed.
The user bit is displayed.
•When it is no longer possible to read the time code, it is interpolated using the 
CTL signal.

•The colon between the seconds and frames changes to a period when the drop frame time 
code is read.
•When the time code signal cannot be read, the time code is automatically interpolated by 
the CTL signal.
The superimposed appears as shown below.
The colon between the seconds and frames
changes to a period during drop frame mode. 00:01:04:07
T   R
When the time code signal cannot be read,
an asterix (  ) is displayed on the superimposed TV monitor. 
						

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Superimpose screen 
						

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Servo reference
EXT
This unit automatically selects the input video signal selected by the INPUT switch, the 
reference video signal supplied from the REF VIDEO input connector or the internal sync 
signal as the servo reference signal.
When the signal is selected, the units mode and servo reference stand in the relationship 
shown in the flowchart presented below.
1
2
What is the SERVO REF on the setup
menu No. 304 setting?
3Is the unit in the editing mode? 
(Is VIDEO, CH1, CH2, CUE or TC
selected?)
4Is the REF VIDEO signal supplied?
YESYES
Is the unit in the recording mode?  
AUTO
YES NO
NO NO NO
YES
Is the input video signal
available?
The REF VIDEO input
signal serves as the
reference signal.The internal sync signal
serves as the reference
signal.The input video signal
serves as the reference
signal.
Applicable only to AJ-D450. 
						

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Servo reference setting tables
 
						

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Audio V Fade Function (AJ-D450 only)
When editing tapes, the edit point splicing selection (setup menu No. 309 and 310) 
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. 719) is AUTO.]
When the edit point splicing selection (setup menu No. 309 and 310) is CUT
When the edit point splicing selection (setup menu No. 309 and 310) is FADE

•When the playback fade selection (No. 719) is CUT, cut processing is performed for all 
splices.
•When the playback fade selection (No. 719) is FADE, V fade processing is performed for 
all splices.
Audio singal A
Noise may appear at the edit splice.Audio singal B
Audio singal A Audio singal B
V fade is performed instantaneously to eliminate the noise.