Panasonic Aj D650 Operating Instructions Manual

Superimpose screen
The control signals, time code, etc. are displayed using abbreviations.
CTL = control signal
TCR = TC time code reading
UBR = TC user bit reading
TV monitor
Characters displayed
The background of characters superimposed on the display can be changed using menu
No.007 (CHARA TYPE).
TV monitor
Display position
The position of the characters superimposed on the display can be changed using setting
menus No.001 (CHARA H-POS) and No.002 (CHARA V-POS).
TV monitorTV monitor
Operation mode
The...

Servo reference
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 unit’s mode and servo reference stand in the relationship
shown in the flowchart presented below.
–42– 

Servo reference setting tables
The servo reference signal is switched as shown in the tables below depending on the servo
reference setting, deck mode and what input signal is available. When the mode is
transferred to editing or recording/playback, the image may be disturbed and the transfer
may be delayed if the references during playback and recording do not match.
 During playback or special playback
SERVO REFInput signal status
on the setup menu
Reference signal
No. 304 position
VIDEO IN signalREF...

Audio V Fade Function (AJ-D650 only)
When editing tapes, the edit point splicing selection (setting 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 (setting menu No. 309 and 310) is CUT
Audio signal AAudio signal B
Noise may appear at the edit splice.
When the edit...

Rack mounting
The unit can be mounted into a 19-inch standard rack if the optional rack-mounting adaptors
(AJ-MA75P) are used. For the installation rails, it is recommended that the rail and bracket
for 18 length (model number CC3001-99-0400) of SHASSIS TRAK be used. (The complete
slide rail and bracket unit is not available from Panasonic) For further details, consult with
your dealer.
Remove the screws on the left and right sides of the unit.
Use the removed screw to attach the inner members of the...

Video head cleaning
This unit has an auto head cleaning function which automatically reduces the dirt on the
heads. However, to further increase the unit’s reliability, it is recommended that its video
heads be cleaned every day.
Use the cleaning fluid designated by Panasonic.
Condensation
Condensation occurs due to the same principle involved when droplets of water form on a
window pane of a heated room. It occurs when the unit or tape is moved between places
where the temperature or humidity varies...

Error messages
Warning
Error No.TV monitor display*DescriptionsVTR operation
E-00*
(Err-00)SERVO NOT LOCKEDError No. lights when servo disturbances continue for 3 or
more seconds during playback, recording or editing.Continued
E-01*
(Err-01)LOW RF
Error No. lights when envelope levels approx. 1/3 that of
normal levels are detected for more than 1 sec. during
playback, recording or editing.
Error No. lights when a fan motor stops operating.Stop
E-10*
(Err-10)FAN STOPStop
* Displays when warning...

Error messages
Error No. DescriptionsVTR operation
The start/end processing operation is not completed even after 
10 or more seconds
E-57have elapsed.Stop
The cylinder motor speed is abnormally low.
E-59Stop
E-60
E-61
E-67
E-69
E-70
E-71
E-72
E-73
E-FF
The cylinder motor speed is abnormally high.
The capstan motor speed is abnormally low.
The tape-up reel motor speed is abnormally high.
An abnormal torque applied to the take-up reel motor is detected.
An abnormal torque applied to the supply reel motor...

Connector signals
VIDEO IN
SERIAL IN (DIGITAL)BNC×2Active through (Option)
Y, PB, PR (ANALOG)BNC×3
VIDEO IN
BNC×2
Loop-through, 75W 
termination
switch provided
REF VIDEO IN
BNC×2Loop-through, 75W 
termination
switch provided
S1-VIDEO IN4-pin × 1
VIDEO OUT
SERIAL OUT (DIGITAL)BNC × 3(Option)
Y, PB, PR (ANALOG)BNC × 3
VIDEO OUTBNC × 3
S1-VIDEO IN4-pin × 1
AUDIO IN
SERIAL IN (DIGITAL)BNC × 2(Option)Pin No.Signal
AUDIO IN (DIGITAL)BNC × 1CH1/CH2 AES/EBU format1(Option)2
GND
HOT
AUDIO IN (ANALOG)XLR × 2CH1,...

Connector signals
RS-232C REMOTE (25-pin D-SUB straight cable supported)
Pin No.AbbreviationCircuitDescription
1FRAME GROUNDProtective ground Frame ground
2
T×DTransmitted dataReceives data from the PC.
3
R×DReceived dataSends data to the PC.
4RTSRequest to sendShorted with pin 4.
5
CTSClear to sendShorted with pin 5.
6
DSRData set readyPositive power output after communication enable
status
7GNDSignal groundSignal ground
20DTRData terminal readyNo processing
• Example of connections with controller (PC)...