Panasonic Aj D92 Operating Instructions Manual

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KEY INHIBITPAUSE/
STILLREC PLAY STOPSEARCHREW
PAGE DOWN MODE SETUP
FFONOFF
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VA RCH 1 Digital Video Cassette Recorder
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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
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M-cassetteCaution:Do not insert S-cassette or with adaptor
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3. Control area
Parts and Their Functions
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Signal level...

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4. Time code setting area
Parts and Their Functions
1
TCG selector switch
This is used to set the advancing mode of the built-
in time code generator.
F-RUN:This position is used to advance the time
code continuously regardless of the unit’s
operation.
Set the switch here when aligning the time
code with the actual time or locking the
time code with an external signal.
SET:Set the switch to this position when the
time code or user’s bit is to be set.
R-RUN:Set the switch to this position to advance...

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Parts and Their Functions
Connector panel
The connector panel consists of the following three
sections:
1. Audio section
2. Video section
3. Power supply and other sections
1. Audio section
3. Power supply and other sections 2. Video section
HEADPHONES
EARPHONE
VIDEO IN
REMOTEDC OUT
... 12V 200mA
SUPER IMPOSEOFFON
PHONE
LEVELPHONE
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IN OUTVIDEO
OUT
VIDEO
OUT12
AUDIO
OUT
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DC IN
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CAMERA
DC ... 12V 3A
COMPO-NENT
MIC POWEROFFCAM LINE-60+4dB
ONCH2MIC...

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1. Audio section
Parts and Their Functions
1
HEADPHONES jack
When a pair of stereo headphones (with an 8-ohm
impedance) are connected to this jack, the sound of
the recording or playback and the warning alarms
can be monitored through the headphones.
The sound to be monitored is set using the PHONE
SELECT switch.
2
EARPHONE jack
When earphones or a pair of stereo headphones
equipped with a mini plug are connected to this
jack, the sound of the recording or playback and the
warning alarms can be...

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2. Video section
Parts and Their Functions
1
CAMERA connector (26-pin)
This is used to connect a camera equipped with a
multi connector.
It enables video signals, audio signals, control
signals and other signals to be sent to and from the
camera.
Power can also be supplied to the camera from the
unit.
When the video input selector switch is set to the
CAMERA position, the camera’s video signals are
input to the unit.
2
Video input selector switch
This is used to select the input video signals.
VIDEO...

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3. Power supply and other sections
Parts and Their Functions
1
REMOTE connector (9-pin)
When the dedicated external remote controller (AJ-
A95: optional accessory) is connected to this
connector, the unit can be operated from this
external controller.

This connector conforms to the RS-422A interface
standard but it does not support any editing
commands.
This unit does not have a phase-synchronizing
function so that when it is used as a simple source
VTR for editing applications, the phase...

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Preparations
Use the dedicated AC adapter (AJ-B75: optional
accessory).

OSwitch off the unit’s power before using the AC
adaptor.
OConnect the AC adapter’s power cord last of all. 
This unit must be placed either on a level surface or
upright for use.
It may not work properly if placed in any other
position.
Flat Upright
1. When using an AC adapter
Connect the AC adapter’s DC cable to the DC
IN socket on the unit.1
Connect the AC adapter’s power cord, and set
its power switch to the ON position.2
Set...

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Preparations
Use the dedicated battery pack (AU-BP402: optional
accessory).  It is recommended that a spare battery
pack be kept on hand.
2. When using a battery pack
Open the cover of the battery compartment.1
Cover
Battery pack
Set the POWER switch on the unit’s front panel
to ON.5
Check the battery level.
The battery level is displayed in the status display
window.6
Firmly insert the battery pack as far in as it will
go.2
Connect the plug, and stow any slack cord
away inside the compartment.3
Close...

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Digital Video Cassette Recorder
AJ-M-cassetteCaution:Do not insert S-cassette or with adaptor
Preparations
Preparing the cassette tape
1. Concerning tapes
Align the cassette with the center of the insertion slot,
and push it in gently.
Once inserted, the cassette tape is loaded
automatically.
M size cassette
L size cassette 
DV tapes bearing either the “ ” or “ ” logo for
regular consumer applications cannot be used.  Do
not insert them into the unit.
Types of tapes and their recording
times
M size...

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Preparations
2. How to insert the cassette tape
Set the unit’s POWER switch to ON.1
POWER switch Status display window
Press the cassette insertion slot cover to open
it.3
Check that the “HUMID” display is not
indicated on the status display window.

If “HUMID” is indicated, keep the power on, and
wait until the indication is cleared.2
Insert the cassette tape, and close the cassette
insertion slot cover.45
Remaining tape and segment display
E TAPE F
18 to 21 minutes (or over 30 minutes)
15 to 18...