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 VTR’s operation mode can also be displayed using setting menu No.003 (DISPLAY
SEL).
VTR operation mode
TV monitor
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							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.
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							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 IN signal(servo reference)
00
REF IN signal
AUTO0
0
Internal sync signal
REF IN signal
Internal sync signal
00REF IN signal
EXT
0
0
Internal sync signal
REF IN signal
Internal sync signal
 During recording or editing
SERVO REFInput signal status
on the setup menu
Reference signal
No. 304 position
VIDEO IN signalREF IN signal(servo reference)
00VIDEO IN signal
AUTO0
0
VIDEO IN signal
REF IN signal
Internal sync signal
EXT
0
00
0
REF IN signal
Internal sync signal
REF IN signal
Internal sync signal
 denotes that the signal is supplied:  denotes that the signal is not supplied.
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							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 point splicing selection (setting menu No. 309 and 310) is FADE
Audio signal AAudio signal B
V fade is performed instantaneously to eliminate the noise.

• 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.
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							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 slide rails.
The length of the screws used is subject to restriction. If some of the mounting screws
have been lost or misplaced, use screws which are less than 4 long in their place.
Use four screws to secure each inner member.
Attach the outer member brackets to the rack.
Check that the height is the same for the left and right brackets.
Attach the AJ-MA75P rack-mounting adaptors with included 4 screws.
Remove the 4 rubber legs from the bottom of the unit, and install the unit in the rack.
After the unit has been installed, check that it moves smoothly along the rails.

• Keep the temperature inside the rack to between +41°F (5°C) and +104°F (40°C).
• Bolt the rack securely to the floor so that it will not topple over when the VTR is drawn out.
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							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 greatly or when, for instance:
• It is moved to a very humid place full of steam or a room immediately after it has been
heated up.
• It is suddenly moved from a cold location to a hot or humid location.
When moving the unit to locations such as these, leave it standing for about 10 minutes
rather than switching on the power immediately.
If condensation has formed on or in the unit, the “E-20” code flashes in the counter display
and the cassette tape is automatically ejected.
Keep the power supplied and simply wait until the “E-20” code goes off.
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							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 information is checked by pressing the DIAG button.
AUTO OFF mode
The following error number flashes on the counter display section.
Error No.Descriptions
VTR operation
When condensation is detected, the error no. display flashes, and the unit goes into
EJECT mode. The drum rotates after the cassette tape is ejected to remove
condensation.
When the condensation has been removed, the error no. display disappears and the
VTR may be used.
E-20
E-29
E-31
E-35
E-36
E-37
E-51
The message display flashes when the take-up reel has been rotating idly for a fixed
period of time while the start/end processing operation during loading (half position) is
being performed.
E-52
E-53
E-55
1) The drum rotates as soon as condensation is detected when the unit is in EJECT
mode.
2) When condensation is detected while a cassette tape is inserted, drum rotation stops,
the cassette tape is ejected and the drum rotation begins again.EJECT
The cassette does not move up even when 6 seconds have elapsed since the VTR was
transferred to the eject mode.
Stop
The unloading operation is not completed within 
10 seconds.
Stop
There is no response from the servo microcomputer for 1 or more seconds.
Stop
Only the servo microcomputer was reset in an instantaneous power failure.
Stop
The servo microcomputer does not follow the instructions of the system control
microcomputer even when 10 seconds have elapsed.
Stop
Stop
After the cassette has been inserted, the tape take-up reel has not wound up the tape
while the total tape amount is not detected and while the tape is traveling at or above
the normal tape speed in the forward or reverse direction.
Stop
After the total tape amount has been detected, the amount of tape wound up on the
take-up reel and the amount of tape supplied by the supply reel differ to an abnormal
extent while the tape is traveling.Stop
The tape has not been wound up during unloading.
Stop
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							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 is detected or if an abnormal
current flowing to the current-sensing resistor is detected.
An abnormal tension at the supply side is detected in the capstan mode.
An abnormal tension at the supply side is detected in the reel mode.
The reel motor at the take-up side is running in the reverse direction.
Tape start and end are detected simultaneously during loading or after loading is
completed.Stop
Stop
Stop
Stop
Stop
Stop
Stop
Stop
Stop
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							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, CH23COLD
TIME CODE INBNC × 1
AUDIO OUT
SERIAL OUT (DIGITAL)BNC × 3(Option)
AUDIO OUT (DIGITAL)BNC × 1CH1/CH2 AES/EBU format
(Option)
AUDIO OUT (ANALOG)XLR × 2CH1, CH2
TIME CODE OUT
BNC × 1
MONITOR OUTPHONO × 1
HEADPHONES (front)1/4 phone × 1
RS-422A REMOTE (9P)
RMOTE
Pin No. Signal Pin No. SignalPin No.Signal
1
FRAME GROUND 4RECEIVE COMMON7
TRANSMIT B
2 TRANSMIT A
58RECEIVE A
3 RECEIVE B
6TRANSMITCOMMON9
FRAME GROUND
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							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) using a 25-pin D-SUB straight cable
PC end (D-SUB 25 pins)VTR end (D-SUB 25 pins)
FG1
T×D2
R×D3
RTS4
CTS5
DSR6
GND7
DTR20
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
20
FG
T×D
RxD
RTS
CTS
DSR
GND
DTR
ENCODER REMOTE (15P)
Pin No. SignalPin No. Signal Pin No.Signal
16SYSTEM H11RET GND
2SET UP7 SYS.SC COARSE (2)12
3C LEVEL8–12V13
4GND9 HUE14SYS.SC FINE
5+12V10VIDEO LEVEL15SYS.SC COARSE (1)
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