Panasonic Aj D92 Operating Instructions Manual

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Digital Video Cassette Recorder
Operating Instructions
F1099W @ Printed in Japan
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2 IMPORTANT
“Unauthorized recording of copyrighted television programs, video tapes and other materials may infringe the
right of copyright owners and be contrary to copyright laws.”
$Do not insert fingers or any objects into the video
cassette holder.
$Avoid operating or leaving the unit near strong magnetic
fields. Be especially careful of large audio speakers.
$Avoid operating or storing the unit in an excessively hot,
cold, or damp environment as this may result in damage
both to the recorder and to...

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Contents
Introduction  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Features  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
System Configuration  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Parts and Their Functions  . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Front panel  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
1. Operating area  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
2. Status display area  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
3. Control area  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

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Introduction
The AJ-D92 is a portable video cassette recorder in
the DVCPRO series.
While featuring the compact size, light weight and low
power consumption characteristic of a DVCPRO, the
AJ-D92 supports both the DVCPRO and DVCPRO 50
formats.Needless to say, the DVCPRO series is suitable for a
wide spectrum of applications when it is used in
combination with an existing video camera.
An interactive system enables the unit’s settings to be
performed while monitoring the on-screen menus that
appear on...

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System Configuration
Video camera
Microphone
Tape recorder
or other unit
Audio input signals a
4 channels (CH1 – CH4)
Video output signals a
3 channels (composite)
Audio output signals a
5 channels Video monitor
EarphonesControl signal a
1 channel
HeadphonesEditor
Stereo amplifier
SpeakersRemote controller (AJ-A95) 
or
VTR, FPU or
other unit Component signals Composite signals
Switching Video input signals VTR or other unit AC adapter (AJ-B75)
AJ-D92 

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Parts and Their Functions
Front panel
The front panel consists of the following four areas:
1. Operating area
2. Status display area
3. Control area
4. Time code setting area
4. Time code setting area 3. Control area2. Status display area 1. Operating area
RESETTC
UB
KEY INHIBITPAUSE/
STILLREC PLAY STOPSEARCHREW
PAGE DOWN MODE SETUP
FFONOFF
UNI
VA RCH 1 Digital Video Cassette Recorder
AJ-UNI
VA RCH 2UNI
VA RCH 3UNI
VA R
ON
OFF
CH 4
CASSETTE IN
METERLIGHT
WARNING
CH4 CH3 CH2
SHIFTREC REVIEW
CH1PB
LEVEL...

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1. Operating area
Parts and Their Functions
1
POWER ON/OFF switch
This switch is used to turn the unit’s power on and
off.
When it is set to ON, the signal level display
window and status display window are displayed. 
The unit’s power is turned on and off in tandem with
the power of the units (camera and remote
controller connected to the CAMERA terminal and
DC OUT socket) whose power is supplied from the
unit.
2
Cassette insertion slot
Press the cassette insertion slot cover to open it,
and then...

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Parts and Their Functions
7
PAUSE/STILL button and lamp
This button is pressed during recording or playback
to temporarily stop (pause) the tape.  
When it is pressed during recording, the tape stops
temporarily.  Recording is resumed when it is
pressed again.
When it is pressed during playback, the still picture
mode is established.  Playback is resumed when it
is pressed again.
Noise may be heard on the playback pictures: this
is normal and not indicative of malfunctioning.
The button’s lamp flashes...

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RESETTC
UB
KEY INHIBITPAUSE/
STILLREC PLAY STOPSEARCHREW
PAGE DOWN MODE SETUP
FFONOFF
UNI
VA RCH 1 Digital Video Cassette Recorder
AJ-UNI
VA RCH 2UNI
VA RCH 3UNI
VA R
ON
OFF
CH 4
CASSETTE IN
METERLIGHT
WARNING
CH4 CH3 CH2
SHIFTREC REVIEW
CH1PB
LEVEL
CH1 CH2 CH3 CH4
POWER
25 50CTL
F-RUNSETR-RUNMENU DATA
EJECT
M-cassetteCaution:Do not insert S-cassette or with adaptor
OFFSETMENU
DF SLAVE TCG WIDERF
SERVO
HUMID
SLACK
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minsfrm
TAPEEF
BAT TEF
2. Status display area
Remaining tape display
Battery level...

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Battery level display
This indicates the remaining battery charge in
segments.  (See page 18)
OWhen all 7 segments light up, it means that the
battery has a full charge.
OAs the battery continues to discharge, the
segments go off one by one in sequence.
OWhen the segment at the “E” (empty) end starts
flashing, the WARNING lamp also flashes, and
the warning alarm sounds intermittently, it means
that the battery will soon be fully discharged.
OWhen all 7 segments flash, the WARNING lamp
remains lighted...