Panasonic Aj Hd130dc Operating Instructions Manual

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Rear panel
Parts and Their Functions
>Fan motor
This is for cooling the VTR.
?Grip
Grips are provided on the side.  These grips
notwithstanding, the VTR should be installed on a
level surface when it is to be operated. =REMOTE CONTROL connector
An external remote controller (AJ-A95, optional
accessory) can be connected here to enable the
VTR to be operated by remote control.
 
OSet the LOCAL/MENU/REMOTE switch to the
REMOTE position.
OThis connector complies with the RS-422A
interface standard but the functions related to
editing do not work. 6VIDEO OUT (1, 2) connectors
These are the down-conversion output connectors
for the analog composite video signals.
Video signals with embedded superimposed text
can be output from the VIDEO OUT2 connector.
Superimposed text embedding can be selected
using setup menu item No.005.
7TC IN connector
This is used for recording the external time code
onto the tape.
8TC OUT connector
During playback, the playback time code is output
from this connector; during recording, the time code
generated by the internal time code generator is
output.
9HD/SD REF VIDEO IN connectors and 75 Ω
termination switch
These are the input connectors for the HD/SD
reference video signals.  For termination, set the
switch to ON.
 
OInput a tri-level sync signal with both positive and
negative polarities when using these connectors
for the HD reference.  Input a signal that
matches the input signals or tape format.
OInput a composite video signal complying with
RS-170A or a black burst signal when using
these connectors for the SD reference.
:AUDIO IN connectors (CH1, CH2, CH3, CH4)
These are the input connectors for the analog audio
signals.
;AUDIO OUT/MONITOR connectors (CH1, CH2,
CH3, CH4)
These are the output connectors for the analog
audio signals.
The CH3 and CH4 connectors are also used as the
audio monitor output connectors (left channel, right
channel).  (See page 7)

						

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STOP mode
L-cassette ONLY
POWER
ON
OFF
AUDIO SELECT
AUDIO OUT SEL
INPUTANALOG
PULL
FOR VAR
CH3-4
720 PCH1·2CH3·4
CH 1
RECCH 2
CH 3CH 4
CH1
ST
CH2
METER
TAPEPAUSE/STILLSEARCHFF STOP REW PLAY RECEJECT
LOCAL
OFF ON
REC INHIBIT
REMOTEMENU
COUNTER
RESET
EE SET s    DATA    r MODE DOWN   MENU   UP PAGE
1
L-cassette ONLY
POWER
ON
OFF
AUDIO SELECT
AUDIO OUT SEL
INPUTANALOG
PULL
FOR VAR
CH3-4
720 PCH1·2CH3·4
CH 1
RECCH 2
CH 3CH 4
CH1
ST
CH2
METER
TAPEPAUSE/STILLSEARCHFF STOP REW PLAY RECEJECT
LOCAL
OFF ON
REC INHIBIT
REMOTEMENU
COUNTER
RESET
EE SET s    DATA    r MODE DOWN   MENU   UP PAGE
Operation

The cumulative standby time in the same places on
the tape lengthens when the same parts of the same
tape are used repeatedly.  To protect the tape, make
the standby time in the same place as short as
possible.
Turning on the power and
inserting the cassette
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3
Turn on the power.1
Press the STOP button to set the VTR to the
STOP mode.
The STOP button lights, and the tape stops
traveling.
OWhen the time set by setup menu item No.400
(STILL TIMER) has elapsed, the tape
protection mode is established in order to
protect the tape.  When the STOP, REW, FF
or PLAY button is pressed, the VTR is set to
the corresponding mode.1
Insert the cassette tape.
Insert the tape into its prescribed position without
forcing it into place.2
Check that the STOP lamp has lighted.
When the tape is inserted, the cylinder starts
rotating automatically, the tape is loaded, and the
VTR is set to the STOP mode.3

When “ON” has been selected as the setup menu
item No.104 setting, the STOP button will flash if the
reference video signal is not input. Before operating the VTR, check that the equipment
has been connected correctly.  
The VTR must be installed on a level surface for
operation. 
						

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Operation

During recording, check that the SERVO lamp is
lighted.  If it is flashing or off, the images will be
subject to disturbances when they are played back.
RecordingRec pause/recording (frame-to-
frame continuity)
Press the PAUSE/STILL button while the
cassette tape is playing.1
Press the REC button to set the VTR to the
REC PAUSE mode.
The monitor display is now switched to the E-E
screen.
When “REC-P” or “ALL” has been selected as the
setup menu item No.154 (AUTO BACK), the tape
is rewound for several seconds from the place
where the PAUSE/STILL button was pressed.2
Press the PAUSE/STILL button to start the
recording.
The tape runs up to the place where the
PAUSE/STILL button was pressed in step 
1, and
recording is started.

The E-E screen is now displayed.
3
Press the PAUSE/STILL button again to
temporarily stop the recording.
When “REC-P” or “ALL” has been selected as the
setup menu item No.154 (AUTO BACK), the tape
is rewound for several seconds from the place
where the PAUSE/STILL button was pressed,
and then it is temporarily stopped.4
Frame-to-frame continuity can be provided by
repeating steps 
3and 4.5
Set the cassette’s accidental erasure
prevention tab to the recording enable status,
and insert the tape.1
1. Selecting the input audio signals
1) Connect the signals which are to be
recorded.
2) Select the audio input signals using setup
menu item No.700.

For video signals, only HD SDI signals can
be input.
2. Adjusting the analog audio level
Adjust the level of the audio input signals when
analog audio signals have been selected as
the audio input signals.
The audio signals are recorded at the
appropriate level while the audio recording
level controls remain pushed in.

The recording level cannot be adjusted when
HD SDI signals have been selected for the
audio input signals.3
Press the PLAY button while holding down
the REC button.
The REC and PLAY lamps light, and recording is
started.
When “ALL” has been selected as the setup
menu item No.154 (AUTO BACK) setting, the
tape is rewound for several seconds from the
place where the REC and PLAY buttons were
pressed and then, after a run-up, recording is
started from the place where the REC and PLAY
buttons were pressed.  This ensures a smooth
continuity from one image frame to the next.4
To end the recording, press the STOP button.
The recording ends, and the VTR is set to the
stop mode.5
Press the STOP button to set the VTR to the
stop mode.2 
						

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Operation
Cue (fast forward playback)/
review (reverse playback)
When the FF or REW button is pressed in a search
mode (search still, FWD search, REV search,  FWD
search still or REV search still), the tape is cued or
reviewed at the speed set by setup menu item
No.150.
When the SEARCH button is pressed in the FF or
REW mode, the tape decelerates to the speed set by
setup menu item No.150, and the tape is cued or
reviewed.
When the PAUSE/STILL button is pressed during cue
or review, the tape is temporarily stopped.  When it is
pressed again, the cue or review is resumed.
Playback
Insert the cassette tape.1
Press the PLAY button.
Normal playback is started.2
To end playback, press the STOP button.
The VTR is set to the stop mode.3

ODuring playback, check that the SERVO lamp is
lighted.  If it is flashing or off, the images will be
subject to disturbances when they are played back.
OThe image will be disturbed for an instant when
playback is initiated.
Still-picture playback
Press the PAUSE/STILL button during playback.
When it is pressed again, normal playback is restored.

ONo sound is heard during still-picture playback.
ONoise may appear on the still pictures.
Next VTR operation VTR
operating modeButton pressed
SEARCHSearch still
FF or REWFast forward or rewind Play or stop
PLAYPlay
STOPStop All modes
PLAY or STOPPlay or stop
SEARCHForward search
(fast forward playback) Fast forward
PLAY or STOPPlay or stop
SEARCHReverse search
(reverse playback) Rewind
PAUSE/STILL,
SEARCH or FFForward search
(fast forward playback)
REWReverse search
(reverse playback) Forward search
still
PAUSE/STILL,
SEARCH or REWReverse search
(reverse playback)
FFForward search
(fast forward playback) Reverse search
still
PLAY or STOPPlay or stop
FF
Forward search
(fast forward playback)
REWReverse search
(reverse playback) Search still
SEARCHFast forward
REWReverse search
(reverse playback)
PAUSE/STILLForward search still Forward search
(fast forward
playback)
SEARCHRewind
FFForward search
(fast forward playback)
PAUSE/STILLReverse search still Reverse search
(reverse playback) 
						

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Operation
Linear 0.3aspeed playback
When the SEARCH button is pressed during still-
picture playback (PLAY PAUSE), the VTR is set to the
slow still mode.
When the FF or REW button is now pressed in this
mode, the VTR is set to the linear 0.3aspeed
playback mode.
When the PAUSE/STILL button is pressed during
linear 0.3aspeed playback, the tape is temporarily
stopped.
When the PAUSE/STILL button is pressed again,
linear 0.3aspeed playback is resumed.
Variable-speed playback 
(when the AJ-A95 is connected)
When the AJ-A95 (optional accessory) is connected to
the REMOTE connector, variable-speed playback can
be performed by operating the search dial on the AJ-
A95.

ONoise may appear on the screen at any playback
speed other than 1a(normal speed).
ODuring variable-speed playback, the sound
recorded on the analog cue track is played back.
Next VTR operation VTR
operating modeButton pressed
PAUSE/STILLPlay pause Play
PLAYPlay
STOPStop All modes
STOP 5FFFast forward
STOP 5REWRewind All modes
PAUSE/STILL or
PLAYPlay
SEARCHSlow still Play pause
PLAYPlay
FFForward slow Slow still
REWReverse slow
PAUSE/STILL,
SEARCH or FFForward slow
REWReverse slow Forward slow still
PAUSE/STILL,
SEARCH or REWReverse slow
FFForward slow Reverse slow still
REWReverse slow
SEARCH or
PAUSE/STILLForward slow still Forward slow
FFForward slow
SEARCH or
PAUSE/STILLReverse slow still Reverse slow 
						

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Operation
Repeat playback
Setting the BEGIN point and END pointSetting the repeat playback mode
Set the VTR to the menu mode.
(By setting the LOCAL/MENU/REMOTE switch to
the MENU position.)1Set the VTR to the menu mode.
(By setting the LOCAL/MENU/REMOTE switch to
the MENU position.)1
Select setup menu item No.160 (MEMORY
MODE), and select the repeat playback mode.2
Set the LOCAL/MENU/REMOTE switch to the
LOCAL or REMOTE position.3

OThe images will deteriorate when the same tape is
played back in the repeat playback mode over and
over again.  After about 100 playback operations,
replace the tape with a new one.
OThe output image which appears when the tape
returns to the BEGIN point in the repeat playback
mode can be set using setup menu item No.163
(REPT MODE).
When “FREEZE” has been selected as the REPT
MODE setting and if the END point is set at the
tape end, the playback image will not freeze
properly.  Set this point on a part of the tape where
images have been recorded.
OIf the counter display mode (TC or CTL) established
when the mode setting was selected by setup menu
item No.161 (BGN PRESET) or No.162 (END
PRESET) and the counter display mode (TC or
CTL) for repeat playback do not match, the
REPEAT lamp flashes, and the repeat playback
operation is not performed. Select setup menu item No.161 (BGN
PRESET) or No.162 (END PRESET), and press
the DATA+ button (PAUSE/STILL button) or
DATA– button (PLAY button).

A setting or no setting can be selected by
operating the DATA+ and DATA– buttons.
“--:--:--:--” appears on the display with no setting.
When repeat playback is performed in this status,
the beginning of the tape serves as the BEGIN
point and its end serves as the END point.
2
Use the COUNTER button to select TC or CTL.

The display is reset to 00:00:00:00 when the
RESET button is pressed.3
Select the digit (indicated by the flashing
display) to be changed using the UP button
(FF button) or DOWN button (STOP button).
The frame digits cannot be selected.  “00” is
displayed for the frame at all times.4
The value is changed by the DATA+ button
(PAUSE/STILL button) and DATA– button
(PLAY button).5
Upon completion of the setting, press the SET
button (REC button).
The setting is now stored in the memory.

If the MODE button (SEARCH button) is pressed
without pressing the SET button upon completion
of the setting, the setting will not be stored in the
memory, and the status existing prior to the
setting will be restored.6
Set the LOCAL/MENU/REMOTE switch to the
LOCAL or REMOTE position.7
SettingOperation
OFFNormal operation
M-STOPThe tape stops near the BEGIN point when it is
fast forwarded or rewound.
REPT1When the tape is played back to the END point, it
is rewound to the BEGIN point where it stops.
CONTWhen the tape is played back to the END point, it
is rewound to the BEGIN point and played back
again, and this process is repeated. 
						

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Time Code & User’s Bit
Time code
The time code signal is generated by the time code
generator and recorded on the tape, and its value is
read by the time code reader.  The time code is used
to display the absolute position of the tape in hour,
minute, second and frame increments.
The time code is written in the sub-code area (data
area) on the helical track.  For this reason, the VTR’s
playback speed can be read out from the stop mode
to the slow-motion playback to high-speed playback.
The time code value is shown on the display and
superimposed on the screen.
TCR 00 : 07 : 04 : 24
tt tt
Hours Minutes Seconds Frames
User’s bit
The user’s bit refers to the 32-bit (8-digit) information
frame which is the only part of the time code signals
open to the user for use.  It can be used to record the
operator number or other such information.
The alphanumerics which can be used for the user’s
bit are the numbers 0 through 9 and the upper-case
letters A through F.
Setting the time code

OThe current value of the time code generator is
displayed as the initial value.
OIf the RESET button is pressed when “TC PRESET”
has been set (while the number is still flashing), the
display is reset to 00000000.
OThe time code cannot be set when it is has been
set to “REGEN” by a combination of setup menu
item No.503 (REGEN) and No.505 (TCG REGEN).
OIf the MODE button (SEARCH button) is pressed
without pressing the SET button upon completion of
the setting, the time code setting will be canceled,
and operation will return to the regular menu
screen.Set the VTR to the menu mode.
(By setting the LOCAL/MENU/REMOTE switch to
the MENU position.)
1
Select “INT” as the setup menu item No.520
(TC MODE SW) setting.2
Select the setup menu item No.530 (TC
PRESET) setting.3
The value of the first digit starts flashing
when the DATA+ button (PAUSE/STILL
button) or DATA– button (PLAY button) is
pressed.4
When the MENU UP button (FF button) or
MENU DOWN button (STOP button) is
pressed, the digit to be changed moves, and
the new digit starts flashing.5
Change the value by pressing the DATA+
button (PAUSE/STILL button) or DATA–
button (PLAY button).6
Upon completion of the setting, press the SET
button (REC button).
(Operation now returns to the regular menu
screen.)7
Set the LOCAL/MENU/REMOTE switch to the
LOCAL or REMOTE position.8 
						

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OWhen the drop frame time code is read, the colon
between the seconds and frames changes to a
period.
OIf the time code signal is missing, it is automatically
compensated for by the CTL signal.
What is displayed is shown below.
T
2R 00 : 07 : 04 : 24
In the case of a drop frame, the colon
between the seconds and frames changes
to a period. Superimposed display
Time Code & User’s Bit
Setting the user’s bit
Set the VTR to the menu mode.
(By setting the LOCAL/MENU/REMOTE switch to
the MENU position.)1
Select the setup menu item No.531 (UB
PRESET) setting.
The remaining steps are the same as for
setting the time code.2
Time code/user’s bit playback
Set the VTR to the STOP mode.1
Set TC or UB using the COUNTER button.
TC :The time code is displayed.
UB :The user’s bit is displayed.
OWhen the time code can no longer be read, it
is interpolated using the CTL signal.2
Press the PLAY button.
Playback is started, and the time code appears
on the display.
If “ON” has been selected as the setup menu
item No.005 setting, the time code value is
superimposed onto the video signals which are
output from the VIDEO OUT2 connector.3
An asterisk (2) appears when
the time code signal is missing.
TC 00 : 07 : 04 : 24
UB
In the case of a drop frame, the colon
between the seconds and frames changes
to a period. Counter display
The display flashes when the
time code signal is missing. 
						

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Display position
The position of the superimposed displays can be
changed using the setup menu item No.007 (CHARA
H-POS) and No.008 (CHARA V-POS) settings.
Superimposed Screens

When the PAGE button and DATA+ button or DATA–
button are pressed, the counter display appears
temporarily while the buttons are held down so that
the settings can be checked.
It is also possible to proceed with the settings while
checking the actual situation using the DATA+ button
and DATA– button while the PAGE button is held
down. When a TV monitor and the VIDEO OUT2 connector
are connected, the abbreviations of the control signal,
time code, etc. are displayed on the TV monitor.
These displays can be turned ON or OFF using the
setup menu item No.005 setting.
Display characters
The background of the characters used for the
superimposed displays can be changed using the
setup menu item No.009 (CHARA TYPE).
TCR  22: 22: 22: 22
TV monitorT TC
CR
R 
  
 2
22
2:
: 
 2
22
2:
: 
 2
22
2:
: 
 2
22
2
TV monitor
TCR  22: 22: 22: 22
TV monitor
TCR  22: 22: 22: 22
TV monitor
TCR  22: 22: 22: 22 TV monitor
Abbreviations
CTL(control signal)
TCR(time code playback value)
UBR(user’s bit playback value)
REM(remaining tape)

In the VTR operation mode, “BOT” (beginning of tape)
or “EOT” (end of tape) appears at the start of the line
when the beginning or end of the tape has been
detected.
Examples of displays:
EOT STOP
(stopped at the end of the tape)
BOT STANDBY OFF
(on standby at the beginning of the tape) Operation mode
The content to be displayed can be selected using the
setup menu item No.006 (DISPLAY SEL).
TIME:Counter value
T&STA:Counter value, VTR operation mode
T&S&M:Counter value, VTR operation mode, tape
format or error message
Counter value
TIME mode
TCR  22: 22: 22: 22
TV monitor
Counter value
T&STA mode 
TCR  22: 22: 22: 22
STOP
TV monitor
VTR operation mode
Counter value
T&S&M mode 
TCR  22: 22: 22: 22
STOP
DVCPRO_HD
TV monitorVTR operation mode
Tape format or error
message 
						

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Setup (Initial Settings)
The VTR’s main settings can be performed and
checked using the on-screen menus which are
displayed on the video monitor connected to the VTR.
They can also be performed and checked using the
item numbers and setting numbers which are
displayed on the VTR’s front panel display.
The VTR comes with a user setting memory so that
desired settings can be stored in the memory ahead
of time and recalled for use at any time.
How to perform settings using
the on-screen menu
Set the LOCAL/MENU/REMOTE switch to the
MENU position.
The VTR is set to the menu setting mode, and
the menu screen is displayed on the video
monitor.1
Press the MENU-UP button or MENU-DOWN
button to move the cursor (
2) to the next
menu item to be changed.
Pages can be scrolled up or down by pressing
the MENU-UP button or MENU-DOWN button
while holding down the PAGE button.4
Press the DATA– or DATA+ button to change
the setting.5
Set the LOCAL/MENU/REMOTE switch to the
LOCAL or REMOTE position.
This completes the menu settings.7
Press the SET button to enter the setting.
To change multiple items, repeat steps 
4, 5and
6.

A setting can be canceled by pressing the MODE
button.
To change another item without entering the
setting, press the MODE button and then repeat
steps 
4, 5and 6.
6
Press the MENU-UP button or MENU-DOWN
button to move the cursor (
2) to the first
menu item to be changed.2
Press the MODE button, and select the setting
for each item.
To return to the menu screen, press the MODE
button while holding down the PAGE button.3
In the menu setting mode, the REW, STOP, FF,
SEARCH, PLAY, PAUSE/STILL and REC control
buttons function as the PAGE, MENU-DOWN,
MENU-UP, MODE, DATA–, DATA+ and SET
buttons, respectively.SET–UP MENU MAIN
NO.00
200 SYSTEM
000 BASIC
100 OPERATION
200 INTERFACE
400 TAPE PROTECT
500 TIME CODE
600 VIDEO
700 AUDIO
A00 MENU
How to return to the factory
settings
Set the LOCAL/MENU/REMOTE switch to the
MENU position.
The VTR is set to the menu setting mode, and
the menu screen is displayed on the video
monitor.1
Press the RESET button.
The VTR is set to the default setting mode, and
the default setting screen is displayed on the
video monitor.2
SELECT  MODE
20 ESCAPE
1 LOAD
2 SAVE
3 PROTECT