Panasonic Aj-D950 Aj-Pd950 Operating Instructions Manual

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Recording internal/external time codes
1. Setting the internal time code
1Place the VTR in the stop mode.
2Set the TC/CTL switch to TC.
3Set the TC INT/EXT switch to INT. (Internal time code selected)
4Set the REC RUN/FREE RUN switch position.
REC RUN:The time code runs at the same time as the recording proceeds.
FREE RUN:The time code runs in the same way as the time regardless of the VTRÕs
operation.
5Set the REGEN/PRESET switch position.
REGEN:Continuity is maintained with the recorded time...

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Reproducing the time code/user bit
1
Place the unit in the stop mode.
2Set the TC/CTL button to TC.
3Set the TC/UB switch to TC or UB.
TC:The time code is displayed.
UB:The user bit is displayed.
¥When it is no longer possible to read the time code, it is interpolated using the
CTL signal.
4Press the PLAY button.
Playback now commences, and the time code appears on the display.
When setup menu No. 007 (SUPER) is ON, the time code value is superimposed onto
the video signal from the VIDEO OUT 3...

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Superimpose screen
The control signals, time code, etc. are displayed using abbreviations.
TCR  :::
CTL  = control signal
TCR = TC time code reading
UBR = TC user bit reading
Abbreviation
TV monitor
Characters displayed
The background of characters superimposed on the display can be changed using setup
menu No. 011 (CHARA TYPE).
TCR  :::
TV monitor
Display position
The position of the characters superimposed on the display can be changed using setup
menus No. 009 (CHARA H-POS) and No. 010 (CHARA...

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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 units mode and servo reference stand in the relationship
shown in the flowchart presented below.
EXT
1
2
What is the SERVO REF on the setup
menu No. 304 setting?
3Is the unit in the editing mode? 
(Is VIDEO, CH1, CH2, CH3, CH4, CUE 
or TC...

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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.
n During playback or special playback
SERVO REF
Input signal status
Reference signal
on the setup menu
(servo reference)
No. 304...

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Audio V Fade Function
When editing tapes, the edit point splicing selection (setup menu No. 311 and 312)
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. 727) is AUTO.]
When the edit point splicing selection (setup menu No. 311 and 312) is CUT
Audio signal A
Noise appears at the edit splice.Audio signal B
When the edit point splicing...

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Audio recording channel and monitor output selection
Audio recording channel
The audio recording channels are selected on the AUDIO setup menu as shown below.
Recording track Recording signal
CH1CH1 input/CH2 input/CH1 input + CH2 input
CH2CH1 input/CH2 input/CH1 input + CH2 input
CH3CH3 input/CH4 input/CH3 input + CH4 input
CH4CH3 input/CH4 input/CH3  input+ CH4 input
CUECH1 input/CH2 input/CH3 input/CH4 input/CH1 input +
CH2 input/CH3 input + CH4 input
Monitor output channel
The monitor output...

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Printed circuit board
Printed
circuit
board
F8 board
ADDA1SW1 Audio Input
Impedance SW
SW41HIGH This sets the CH1 audio input
impedance.
HIGH/600W
HIGH
SW101 Cue Input
Impedance SWHIGH Abbr.
nameFull name FunctionFactory
setting
H1 board
CUEAudio Input
Impedance SWThis sets the CH2 audio input
impedance.
HIGH/600W
SW 101
HIGH Audio Input
Impedance SWThis sets the CH3 audio input 
impedance.
HIGH/600W
SW 141
HIGH Audio Input
Impedance SWThis sets the CH4 audio input 
impedance.
HIGH/600W
This sets...

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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 CHASSIS TRAK be used. (The complete
slide rail and bracket unit is not available from Panasonic) For further details, consult with
your dealer.
1Remove the screws on the left and right sides of the unit.
2Use the removed screw to attach the inner members...

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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 unitÕs 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...