Panasonic Aj D650 Operating Instructions Manual

							Specifications
GENERAL
Power supply:
Power consumption:AC 120 V, 50–60 Hz150 W
Operating ambient temperature:41°F to 104°F (5°C to 40°C)Operating ambient humidity:10% to 90% (no condensation)Weight:35.2 Ibs (16 kg)Dimensions (W×H×D):16-3/4×6-15/16x16-3/8 inches
(424×175×415 mm)
Recording format:DVCPRO formatRecording tracks:Digital videoTime codeRecorded in sub-code areaDigital audio2 channelsCue Track1 trackControl (CTL)1 trackTape speed:33.820 mm/secRecording time:123 minutes (with AJ-P123LP)
63 minutes (with AJ-P63MP)
Tape:1/4-inch thin magnetic layer metal tapeFF/REW time:Less than 3 min (with AJ-P123LP)
Less than 2 min (with AJ-P63MP)
Search speed:0 to ±60× normal speed (color)Digital slow motion:+0.75× normal speed in + direction
–0.43× normal speed in – direction
Editing accuracy:±0 frame (using time code)Tape timer accuracy:±1 frame (using continuous CTL signal)Servo lock time:Less than 0.5 sec. (color framing/
standby ON)
VIDEO
(Digital video)
Sampling frequencies:Y: 13.5 MHz/PB, PR: 3.375 MHzQuantizing:8 bitsError correction:Reed-Solomon product code
(Digital IN/analog component OUT)
Video bandwidth:Y: 30 Hz to 5.5 MHz (±1.0 dB)
PB, PR: 30 Hz to 1.0 MHz (±1.0 dB)S/N ratio:Better than 60 dBK factor:Less than 2%
(Analog component IN/component OUT)
Video bandwidth:Y: 30 Hz to 5.5 MHz (–1.5 dB to ±1.0 dB)
PB, PR: 30 Hz to 1.0 MHz
(–2.0 dB to ±1.0 dB)
S/N ratio:Better than 55 dBK factor:Less than 2%
(Analog composite IN/composite OUT)
Video bandwidth:
Y/C delay:
K factor:
(Video input connector)
Analog component input:
Analog composite input:
S VIDEO input:
Reference input:
Serial digital component input(option):
Y: 30 Hz to 4.5 MHz (–1.5 dB to ±1.0 dB)Better than 20 ns
Less than 3%
BNC×3 (Y, P
B, PR)Y: ±1.0 Vp-p, 75WPB, PR: 0.486/0.7 Vp-p switchable, 75W(75% color bar, 7.5% setup)
BNC×2, loop-through, 75W on/offS terminal (4-pin)×1Y: ±1.0 Vp-p, 75WC: 0.286 Vp-p (burst), 75WAnalog compositeBNC×2, loop-through, 75W on/off
Complies with SMPTE259M-C standard,
BNC×2, active through
(Video output connector)
Analog component output:
Analog composite output:
S VIDEO output:
Serial digital component output
(option):
(Video signals adjustment)
Video output gain:
Video output chroma gain:
Video output hue:
Video output setup:
Video output sync phase:
Video output SC phase:
AUDIO
(Digital audio)
Sampling frequencies:
Quantizing:
Frequency response:
Dynamic range:
Distortion:
Crosstalk:
Wow & flutter:
Headroom:
De-emphasis:
(Cue track)
Frequency response:
(Audio input connector)
Analog input (CH1/CH2):
BNC×3 (Y, PB, PR)Y: ±1.0  Vp-p, 75WPB, PR: 0.486/0.7 Vp-p switchable, 75W(75% color bar, 7.5% setup)
BNC×3
Video1/video2/video3 (superimposeon/off)
S terminal (4-pin)×1
Y: ±1.0 Vp-p, 75WC: 0.286 Vp-p (burst), 75W
Complies with SMPTE259M-C standard,
BNC×3
±3 dB
±3 dB
±30°
±15 IRE
±2 ms±180°
Control from ENCODER
REMOTE connector
48 kHz
16 bits
20 Hz to 20 kHz (–1.0 dB to +0.5 dB)
Better than 86 dB (1 kHz, emphasis OFF,
“A” weighted)
Less than 0.1% (1 kHz, emphasis OFF,
standard level)
Less than –80 dB (1 kHz, between2 channels)Below measurable limits20 dBT1=50 mT2=15 ms (on/off automatic)
300 Hz to 6 kHz ±3 dB
XLR×2, 600W/high impedance selectable,
+4/0/–20/–60 dBu
Digital input (CH1/CH2) (option): BNC×1, AES/EBU formatSerial digital input (option):Complies with SMPTE259M-C, 272Mstandard (BNC)
(Audio output connector)
Analog output (CH1/CH2):
Digital output (CH1/CH2)
(option):Serial digital output (option):
Monitor output:
Headphones:
XLR×2, low impedance, +4/0/–20 dBu
BNC×1, AES/EBU format
Complies with SMPTE259M-C, 272M
standard (BNC)
Phono×1, 600W, –8 dBVVariable level, 1/4 phone, 8W
Other input/output connector
Time code input:BNC×1, 0.5 to 8 Vp-pTime code output:BNC×1, 2.0 Vp-pRS-422A input/output:D-sub 9-pin, RS-422A interfaceRS-232C (option):D-sub 25-pin, RS-232C interfaceEncoder remote:D-sub 15-pin
Weight and dimensions when shown are approximately.
Specifications are subject to change without notice.
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							Reference Guide


Applicable models 
						

							Thank you for purchasing this product.
This booklet describes the items which support both DVCPRO/DV/DVCAM tape playback and RS-232C.
Read it together with the Operating Instructions.
Contents
Items supporting DVCPRO/DV/DVCAM tape playback..........E-2
Cautions when playing back consumer DV tapes and DVCAM tapes.....E-2
DVCPRO/DV/DVCAM displays.....................................E-2
Additional set-up menu items....................................E-3
Items supporting RS-232C.....................................E-4
Additional set-up menu items
.....................................E-4
RS-232C interface
...............................................E-4
1. Introduction.................................................E-4
2. Hardware specifications.......................................E-5
3. Software specifications........................................E-7
4. Error code table.............................................E-9
5. Command table............................................E-10
Items supporting DVCPRO/DV/DVCAM tape playback
Cautions when playing back consumer DV tapes and DVCAM tapes
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, editing selection and execution, 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 set-up menu item No.108 “FORMAT SEL.
DVCPRO/DV/DVCAM displays
Front panel displays
The DV indicator lamp on the front panel lights only during DV playback.
Superimpose display
When T&S&M has been selected for set-up menu item No.003 “DISPLAY SEL,” one of the
following displays appears on the third line of the superimposed display.
In the DVCPRO mode: DVCPRO MODE
In the DV mode:
DV MODE
In the DVCAM mode:DVCAM MODE
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							Additional set-up menu items
USER menu
0001
0: L cassette
0002 0000
DVCPRO/DV/DVCAM tapes can be played back by selecting the item No.108 “FORMAT SEL”
setting.

ItemSetting
No.Superimposed displayNo.Superimposed displayDescription of setting
108FORMAT SELDVCPRO These settings are for selecting the format when an L
DV cassette or S cassette is used.
DVCAM The selected setting only becomes valid immediately
after the cassette has been inserted. (If the setting is
changed while the cassette remains inserted, the
display will change but the setting will not be valid. In
this case, the setting becomes valid when the cassette
is ejected and re-inserted.)
 DVCPRO mode
S cassette
  DV mode
1: L cassette/S cassette 
 DV mode
2: L cassette/S cassette 
 DVCAM mode

Bear in mind that, in addition to problems with playback,
the trouble described below may occur when a tape
which does not match the selected format is inserted.
1. If a DV or DVCAM tape is inserted when the
DVCPRO mode setting has been selected, the
recording operation will be conducted but no
guarantee is given for the resulting performance, etc.
Conversely, recording is not possible if a DVCPRO
cassette tape is inserted when the DV or DVCAM
mode setting has been selected.
2.The REMAIN display fails to appear properly.
3.The slow-down position near the tape start or end is
not located accurately.
4.When a tape which does not match the selected
The underlining indicates the factory settings.
format is inserted, no guarantee is given for the
resulting performance, etc.
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							Items supporting RS-232C
Additional set-up menu items

Description of settingItemSetting
No.Superimposed display
These settings are for selecting whether the RS-232C
connector is to function when the REMOTE/LOCAL
switch is set to REMOTE.
0: Connector does not function.
1: Connector functions.
No.Superimposed display
204RS232C SEL0000OFF
0001ON
0000
0001
0002
0003
0004
0005
0000
0001
0000
0001
300
600
1200
2400
4800
9600
7
8
1
2These settings are for selecting the RS232C
communication speed (baud rate). BAUD RATE
205
206DATA LENGTH
207STOP BIT
208PARITY
209RETURN ACK
These settings are for selecting the RS-232C data
length.
(Unit: bit)
These settings are for selecting the RS-232C stop bit
length.
(Unit: bit)
These settings are for selecting the none, odd or even
for the RS-232C parity bit.
0: Parity bit is not used.
1: An odd number of bits is used for the parity system.
2: An even number of bits is used for the parity system.0000NON
0001ODE
0002EVEN
These settings are for selecting whether the ACK code
is to be returned when a command is received from RS-
232C.
0: ACK code is not returned.
1: ACK code is returned.
0000OFF
0001
ON
The underlining indicates the factory settings.
RS-232C interface
1. Introduction
1) The VTR can be operated by commands when the RS-232C interface is used.
(See command table on pages E-10 – 
E-12.)
2) Conditions for acknowledging commands from RS-232C interface
The front panel REMOTE/LOCAL switch must be at REMOTE.
The set-up menu item No.204 “RS232C SEL” must be ON.
If the above conditions are not met, [ACK] + [STX]ER001[ETX] is returned to the external unit.
Whether the [ACK] code is returned depends on the setting which has been selected for set-up menu
item No.209 “RETURN ACK.”
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							2. Hardware specifications
1) External interface specifications
 For the model AJ-D750
(1) Connector specifications
Connector: D-SUB 25-pin (crossover cable supported)
Pin No. SignalCircuit name
Description
1FGProtective groundFrame ground
2
RXDReceived data
Data is sent to PC.
3TXDTransmitted dataData is received from PC.
4
CTSClear to sendShorted with pin 5.
5
RTSRequest to sendShorted with pin 4.
6DTRData terminal ready No processing
7SGSignal groundSignal ground
20 DSRData set ready
+ voltage output after communication enable status
(2) Example of connection with controller (PC)
(Using crossover cable with D-SUB 25-pin connectors)
PC side
(D-SUB 25-pin connector)VTR side
(Using crossover cable with D-SUB 9-pin and 25-pin connectors)
PC side
(D-SUB 9-pin connector)VTR side
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							 For the models AJ-D650 and AJ-D640
(1) Connector specifications
Connector: D-SUB 25-pin (straight cable supported)
Pin No. SignalCircuit nameDescription
1FGProtective groundFrame ground
2TXDTransmitted dataData is received from PC.
3 RXDReceived dataData is sent to PC.
4
RTSRequest to sendShorted with pin 5.
5CTSClear to sendShorted with pin 4.
6DSRData set ready+ voltage output after communication enable status
7SGSignal groundSignal ground
20
DTRData terminal readyNo processing
(2) Example of connection with controller (PC)
(Using straight cable with D-SUB 25-pin connectors)
PC side
(D-SUB 25-pin connector)VTR side
(Using straight cable with D-SUB 9-pin and 25-pin connectors)
PC side
(D-SUB 9-pin connector)VTR side
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							3. Software specifications
1) Protocol
(1) Communication parameters
Communication  system Asynchronous, full duplex
Communication speed 300/600/1200/2400/4800/9600
Bit length
7 bit/8 bit
Stop bit1 bit/2 bit
Parity bitNONE/ODD/EVEN
ACK codeACK code returned/ACK code not returned

The ACK code is what is returned from the VTR to the
controller when data has been successfully sent from the
controller.
The underlining indicates the factory settings.
Any changes to the settings can be made using the set-up menu items listed below.
Communication parameterSet-up menu item
Communication speedNo. 205 BAUD RATE
Bit lengthNo. 206 DATA LENGTH
Stop bitNo. 207 STOP BIT
Parity bitNo. 208 PARITY
ACK codeNo. 209 RETURN ACK
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							(2) Send format [controller (PC)  VTR]
 Data format
[STX] [command] [:] [data] [ETX]
02h XX XX XX 3Ah XX-XX 03h
 (ASCII code: symbols, numbers, upper-case
letters)
20h