Panasonic Aj D650 Operating Instructions Manual

Connector area
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Controls and their functions (continued)

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...

 S1/VIDE0 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...

Tapes
Three types of tapes can be used with the unit.
Type
Description
Tape designed exclusively for the camcorders used by consumers in
Consumer
general. Only playback is possible using the optional cassette adaptor.
cassetteUse of Panasonic consumer DV cassette tapes is recommended.
(S cassette)Note that inserting a cassette tape without using the cassette adaptor
can damage the unit.
Recording/playback tape with a maximum capacity of 63 minutes.
M cassette(AJ-P12MP, AJ-P23MP, AJ-P33MP, AJ-P63MP)...

When recording/playback using 1 unit
Set the CONTROL switch on the front panel to LOCAL.
•  “DIGITAL” for serial component
digital video signal input.
•  Set the VIDEO IN to ANALOG
and select as following for the
analog input:
• “Y PB PR” for analog
component video signal input.
• “CMPST” for analog compo-
site video signal input.
•  “S-VIDEO” for S-VIDEO signal
input.
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• “ANALOG” for analog audio • “DIGITAL” for serial component
digital audio signal input.
• “AES/EBU” for digital audio
signal...

When recording, playback & editing with 2 units (deck to deck)
The CONTROL switch on the recorder must be set to the LOCAL position, and the CONTROL switch on the
player must be set to the REMOTE position.
Set the VIDEO IN switch to the
following position:
•  “SERIAL I/F” for serial compo-
nent digital video signal input.*
•  “Y PB PR” for analog compo-
nent video signal input.
•  “CMPST” for analog composite
video signal input.
Set the AUDIO IN switch to the
following position:
•  “SERIAL l/F” for...

When using an editing controller
For further details, refer to the Operating instructions of the AG-A850 editing controller (optional accessory).
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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...

Check the connections. (see previous page.)
Select [OFF] on ENCODER SEL at the set up menu. (See page 27.)
Select [ON] to operate the internal encoder externally.
Adjust the SYSTEM PHASE.
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).
1) Expand WFM 0.1 m
s on the INT mode.
2) Check the H SYNC position.
3) In this status, select EXT mode for the WFM.
4) In EXT...

Printed circuit board
Printed
circuitAbbr.
nameFull name
FunctionFactory
boardsetting
F8 boardSW1Audio InputThis sets the CH1 audio input
ADDA-
Impedance SW
impedance.
HIGH
CUEHlGH/600W
SW61Audio InputThis sets the CH2 audio input
Impedance SW
impedance.HIGH
HlGH/600
W
F4 board SW400Component PB/PR This sets the component PB/PR
Output leveloutput level when connecting with
selector the editor.BETA
MII: MII level
BETA : 
b-CAM level

Component PB/PR input levels are selected at No. 600 in the setup menu....