Panasonic Aj Hd150 Operating Instructions Manual
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– 21 – Operations using the front panel top controls What has been registered in the STATUS 1 to 3 buttons b and PROG MENU 1 to 4 buttons c located at the bottom of the panel can be called to the VTR status display area 3 by pressing the button concerned. The called item can be operated using the buttons shown below. 1-1 VTR status displays When the power is turned on, the information registered in the STATUS 1 button appears on the display, and after this point what is displayed can be switched by pressing the STATUS 1 to 3 buttons b. [Example of status display] ≥Each item consists of 6 characters. Three items can be displayed at the same time. The names of the items appear on the first line, and their statuses on the second line. ≥When the number of registered items is 4 or more, press the SCROLL buttons 5 to scroll the display to the left or right. ≥When the number of registered items is less than 3, “.....” appears in the sections where items have not been registered. 2-1 Registered menu item displays The registered setup menu items are displayed by pressing the PROG MENU 1 to 4 buttons c. [Example of registered menu item display] Digit 1:Cursor (*) for selecting items/mark (!) indicating that a setting is being changed Digits 2 to 13:Name of the menu item (12-character display) Digit 14:Cursor for selecting item Digits 15 to 20:Setting (6-character display) ≥Two registered menu items can be displayed at the same time. ≥When the number of registered items is 3 or more, press the SCROLL buttons 5 to scroll the display up or down. ≥The data in the currently selected user file (USER1 to USER5) is reflected in the settings. CH CONDITION ENTER ESCAPE SHIFT 567 8 R lE 0C 8F 0R iMR IE NF TO 5U 9T. .. .. .. .. .. . ¢P L_ OR CO AL LL ET NI AME ST&5 Es J
– 22 – Operations using the front panel top controls 2-2 How to change a registered menu setting Selecting the menu item:Press the SCROLL buttons 5 to move the item selection cursor (¢) up or down, and select the menu item. Transferring to the change mode:Press the ENTER button 6 to transfer to the setting change mode. Whether operation has transferred to the change mode is confirmed by the movement of the item selection marker to digit 14. Changing the setting:Press the scroll buttons 5 to change the setting. When a change has been made to the current setting, the mark (!) indicating that a setting is being changed appears at digit 1 to indicate the status. ≥Continue to press one of the SCROLL buttons 5 to increment or decrement the setting automatically. If the item allows for a wide range of variation in its setting, continue to press one of the SCROLL buttons 5 while holding down the SHIFT button 8, and the setting can be incremented or decremented at a higher speed. Entering the setting:Press the ENTER button 6 to enter the setting change and return to the menu selection status. Canceling the change:Press the ESCAPE button 7 to cancel the setting change and return to the menu selection status. !P L_ OR CO AL LL ET NI AME¢ ST&7 Es J
– 23 – Operations using the front panel top controls VTR status item table Description of display This indicates the recording format. 1080i: The tape is recorded using the 1080i format. This displays the output reference status. HD_59: The HD REF input signal has been selected as the reference. The field frequency is 59.94 Hz. HD_60: The HD REF input signal has been selected as the reference. The field frequency is 60 Hz. IN_59: The HD serial input signal has been selected as the reference. The field frequency is 59.94 Hz. IN_60: The HD serial input signal has been selected as the reference. The field frequency is 60 Hz. INT59: The signal from the internal generator (59.94 Hz) is selected as the reference. INT60: The signal from the internal generator (60 Hz) is selected as the reference. INTSC59: The SD REF input signal has been selected as the reference. The field frequency is 59.94 Hz. INT59N: SD REF has been selected by the OUT REF setting. Since the SD REF signal is not input, the signal from the internal generator (59.94 Hz) is used. This indicates the field frequency at which the recording was made on the tape as ascertained from the tape’s playback signals. 59.94: The tape has been recorded at a field fre- quency of 59.94 Hz. 60: The tape has been recorded with at a field fre- quency of 60 Hz. This indicates the field frequency at which the recording is to be made on the tape. 59.94: The recording will be made on the tape at a field frequency of 59.94 Hz. 60: The recording will be made on the tape at a field frequency of 60 Hz. This indicates the format of the HD serial output. 1080i: The HD serial output uses the 1080i format. This indicates the format of the SD output. 422i: The SD output is in the 422i format. 411i: The SD output is in the 411i format. DV: The SD output is in the DV format. DVCAM: The SD output is in the DVCAM format. This indicates the status of HD-SD format converter board (AJ-UDC150P, sold separately). LN_CON: The line converter is operating. IP_CON: The ip converter is operating. UP_CON: The up-converter is operating. DW_CON:The down-converter is operating. NON: HD-SD format converter board (AJ-UDC150P, sold separately) is not installed. REC FORMAT REF OUT PB FLD RATE REC FLD RATE HD OUT SD OUT UFC 000 001 002 003 004 005 006I tem as it ap- pears on VTR status display REC FMT REFOUT PB_FLD RECFLD HD_OUT SD_OUT UFC Name of registration menu item
– 24 – Connections Connections when one unit is used Set the CONTROL switch on the front panel to LOCAL. SIGN AC INFUSETC IN IN L OUT CH 1 AUDIO INCH 2 CH 3 CH 4 VIDEO OUT (WFM)ON OFF75≠ON OFF75≠ (SUPER) 1 2 3SD REF IN CH1·2AUDIOOUTCH3·4CH5·6 CH7·8 HD REF IN HD REF OUT SD REF OUT RS-232C ENCODERREMOTEREMOTE IN/OUT REMOTE OUT PARALLEL CH 1 CH 2 CH 3 CH 4OUT RCUE MON PUSH PUSH PUSH PUSH 125V 5A L GD CH1·2AUDIOINCH3·4CH5·6 CH7·8 OUT 1OUT 1(SUPER) (SUPER) INOUT 2OUT 3SD SDI ANALOG DIGITAL AUDIO SD SDI OPTION (OPTION) HD SDI HD SDTI R E M O T E IN OUT OUT 2 OUT 3 AUDIO OUT PUSH PUSHPUSH PUSH Audio monitor output connectorsDigital audio input connectors Digital audio output connectors Analog audio input connectors SD SDI output connector HD SDI input (audio/video) connector HD SDTI input (audio/video) connector (option) HD SDTI output (audio/video) connector (option) Analog audio output connectors Video monitor output connector (COMPOSITE VIDEO OUT3)SD reference input connector (active-through output)HD reference input connector (active-through output)
– 25 – Connections Connections when 2 units are used (deck to deck) Source machine: •Set the CONTROL switch on the front panel to REMOTE. Recorder: • Set the CONTROL switch on the front panel to LOCAL. SIGN AC INFUSETC IN IN L OUT CH 1 AUDIO INCH 2 CH 3 CH 4 VIDEO OUT (WFM)ON OFF75≠ON OFF75≠ (SUPER) 1 2 3SD REF IN CH1·2AUDIOOUTCH3·4 CH5·6CH7·8 HD REF IN HD REF OUT SD REF OUT RS-232CENCODERREMOTEREMOTE IN/OUT REMOTE OUT PARALLEL CH 1 CH 2 CH 3 CH 4OUT RCUE MON PUSH PUSH PUSH PUSH 125V 5A L GD CH1·2AUDIOINCH3·4 CH5·6CH7·8OUT 1OUT 1(SUPER) (SUPER) INOUT 2OUT 3SD SDI ANALOG DIGITAL AUDIO SD SDI OPTION (OPTION) HD SDI HD SDTI R E M O T E IN OUT OUT 2 OUT 3 AUDIO OUT PUSH PUSHPUSH PUSH SIGN AC INFUSETC IN IN L OUT CH 1 AUDIO INCH 2 CH 3 CH 4 VIDEO OUT (WFM)ON OFF75≠ON OFF75≠ (SUPER) 1 2 3SD REF IN CH1·2AUDIOOUTCH3·4 CH5·6 CH7·8 HD REF IN HD REF OUT SD REF OUT RS-232CENCODERREMOTEREMOTE IN/OUT REMOTE OUT PARALLEL CH 1 CH 2 CH 3 CH 4OUT RCUE MON PUSH PUSH PUSH PUSH 125V 5A L GD CH1·2AUDIOINCH3·4 CH5·6 CH7·8OUT 1OUT 1(SUPER) (SUPER) INOUT 2OUT 3SD SDI ANALOG DIGITAL AUDIO SD SDI OPTION (OPTION) HD SDI HD SDTI R E M O T E IN OUT OUT 2 OUT 3 AUDIO OUT PUSH PUSHPUSH PUSH Remote control signal (9P) To video monitor deviceHD SDI signal OFFONTo video monitor device To audio monitor device Recorder Source machine To audio monitor device Reference Signal generator
– 26 – Audio monitor signals Recorder AV monitor AV monitorAV monitor AV monitor Video monitor signals Audio monitor signalsVideo monitor signals Audio monitor signals Video monitor signals Editing controller AV switcherReference signal generator Remote To REMOTE IN/OUT connector To REMOTE IN/OUT connector Remote Video input signals Audio input signals Video monitor signals Audio monitor signals Reference signal Audio output signals Video output signals RemoteAudio output signals Video output signals Reference signal Source machineTo REMOTE IN/OUT connector Source machine ON AUDIO CH SELECTSHIFT ADJTC SETSTART TC/CTLRESET TC INTTCTAPE UBSTAND BYEDIT PLAY REW STOPSERVOREC FFREC INHIBITPLAYEREXT EEMODEREMOTEPUSHREV FWDRECORDERLOCALCONTROL CH 11ASMBLPREVIEW REVIEWAUTO EDITPREROLLTRIMAININSET OUTAOUTMULTICUEINSERTVIDEOCH1/5 CH2/8 CH3/7 CH4/8 CUE TCCH 4 OFF POWERCH CONDITION ENTER ESCAPE SHIFT METERFULL/FINEMONITOR SELECTLEVEL HEADPHONESCH 1/5 CH 2/6 CH 3/7 CH 4/8 CUEREC L R PBPULL FOR VARIABLEPULL OPENPULL OPEN CH 5CH 82345678 JOGSHTLSLOW EJECTM-cassette / ADAPTERCaution: Do not insert S-cassette without adapterON AUDIO CH SELECTSHIFT ADJTC SETSTART TC/CTLRESET TC INTTCTAPE UBSTAND BYEDIT PLAY REW STOPSERVOREC FFREC INHIBITPLAYEREXT EEMODEREMOTEPUSHREV FWDRECORDERLOCALCONTROL CH 11ASMBLPREVIEW REVIEWAUTO EDITPREROLLTRIMAININSET OUTAOUTMULTICUEINSERTVIDEOCH1/5 CH2/8 CH3/7 CH4/8 CUE TCCH 4 OFF POWERCH CONDITION ENTER ESCAPE SHIFT METERFULL/FINEMONITOR SELECTLEVEL HEADPHONESCH 1/5 CH 2/6 CH 3/7 CH 4/8 CUEREC L R PBPULL FOR VARIABLEPULL OPENPULL OPEN CH 5CH 82345678 JOGSHTLSLOW EJECTM-cassette / ADAPTERCaution: Do not insert S-cassette without adapter ON AUDIO CH SELECTSHIFT ADJTC SETSTART TC/CTLRESET TC INTTCTAPE UBSTAND BYEDIT PLAY REW STOPSERVOREC FFREC INHIBITPLAYEREXT EEMODEREMOTEPUSHREV FWDRECORDERLOCALCONTROL CH 11ASMBLPREVIEW REVIEWAUTO EDITPREROLLTRIMAININSET OUTAOUTMULTICUEINSERTVIDEOCH1/5 CH2/8 CH3/7 CH4/8 CUE TCCH 4 OFF POWERCH CONDITION ENTER ESCAPE SHIFT METERFULL/FINEMONITOR SELECTLEVEL HEADPHONESCH 1/5 CH 2/6 CH 3/7 CH 4/8 CUEREC L R PBPULL FOR VARIABLEPULL OPENPULL OPEN CH 5CH 82345678 JOGSHTLSLOW EJECTM-cassette / ADAPTERCaution: Do not insert S-cassette without adapter Connections Connections with editing controller
– 27 – Type Consumer cassette (S size cassette) M size cassette DVCPROHD (100 Mbps) L size For consumer cassette use Align the cassette tape with the center of the insertion slot, and gently push it inside. The cassette tape is automatically loaded. •General consumer tapes recorded in the LP mode cannot be played back. •The maximum speed at which general consumer tapes can be advanced is 32 times the normal tape speed. •The mximum STILL mode time for general consumer tapes is set to 10 seconds.. •Cueing up a general consumer tape at the same position should be kept to the minimum in ordet to protect the tape from damage. •The maximum time for STILL TIMER when a general consumer tape is used is set to 10 seconds, and the total time during which such a tape may be left standing in the STILL mode is set to 1 minutes. Description These tapes are exclusively used with general consumer camera/recorder. They can be played back on the unit if a cassette adapter AJ-CS750P available as an optional accessory) is used. However, bear in mind that long-playing cassette tapes (80 minutes in the stadard mode; 120 minutes in the LP mode.) cannot be used. It is recommened that Panasonic’s DV tapes for general consumer applications be used. Bear in mind that inserting one of these tapes without first installing the cassette adapter will cause malfunctioning. Tapes with a maximum playback time of maximum of 33 minutes. (AJ-5P23MP, AJ-5P33MP) Tapes with a maximum recording/playback time of maximum of 46 minutes. (AJ- HP32LP, AJ-HP46LP) Standard playback cassette tapes for consumer use. For playback, select DV as the setup menu No.022 (PB FORMAT) setting. Use of Panasonic’s consumer-use DV tapes is recommended. Tapes M cassette L cassette ON AUDIO CH SELECTSHIFT ADJTC SETSTART TC/CTLRESET TC INTTCTAPE UB STAND BY EDIT PLAY REW STOPSERVOREC FFREC INHIBIT PLAYEREXT EE MODEREMOTEPUSH REV FWDRECORDERLOCAL CONTROL CH 11ASMBL PREVIEW REVIEWAUTO EDITPREROLLTRIMAININSET OUT AOUTMULTICUEINSERTVIDEOCH1/5 CH2/8 CH3/7 CH4/8 CUE TCCH 4 OFF POWERCH CONDITION ENTER ESCAPE SHIFT METERFULL/FINE MONITOR SELECT LEVEL HEADPHONES CH 1/5 CH 2/6 CH 3/7 CH 4/8 CUE REC L R PBPULL FOR VARIABLEPULL OPENPULL OPEN CH 5CH 82345678 JOGSHTLSLOW EJECTM-cassette / ADAPTERCaution: Do not insert S-cassette without adapter
– 28 – Switching on the power/inserting the cassette Before starting to operate the unit, check whether the equipment has been connected properly. 1Turn on the power. 2Check that the AUTO OFF lamp is off. When condensation has formed or some other trouble has occurred, the AUTO OFF lamp lights, and all operations are disabled. 3Insert the cassette tape. Insert the tape at its proper position without force. 4Check that the STOP lamp is on. When the tape is inserted, the cylinder rotates automatically, the tape is loaded and the unit goes into the stop mode. The EJECT lamp goes off. ON AUDIO CH SELECTSHIFT ADJTC SETSTART TC/CTLRESET TC INTTCTAPE UB STAND BY EDIT PLAY REW STOPSERVOREC FFREC INHIBIT PLAYEREXT EE MODEREMOTEPUSH REV FWDRECORDERLOCAL CONTROL CH 1 1ASMBL PREVIEW REVIEWAUTO EDITPREROLLTRIMAIN INSET OUT AOUTMULTICUEINSERT VIDEOCH1/5 CH2/8 CH3/7 CH4/8 CUE TCCH 4 OFF POWERCH CONDITION ENTER ESCAPE SHIFT METERFULL/FINE MONITOR SELECT LEVEL HEADPHONES CH 1/5 CH 2/6 CH 3/7 CH 4/8 CUE REC L R PBPULL FOR VARIABLEPULL OPENPULL OPEN CH 5CH 8 2345678 JOGSHTLSLOW EJECT M-cassette / ADAPTERCaution: Do not insert S-cassette without adapter 132 4
– 29 – STOP/STAND BY mode 1When the STOP button is pressed, the unit goes into the stop mode. The STOP lamp lights and the tape stops traveling. •In order to protect the tape, the unit goes into the standby OFF mode after the time set by setup menu No. 400 (STILL TIMER) has elapsed. When the STOP, REW, FF or PLAY button is pressed, the unit will go into the appropriate mode. 2When the STAND BY button is pressed, the unit goes into the standby ON/OFF mode. When the button’s lamp is lighted, the unit is in the standby ON mode. When the button is pressed during the stop mode, the unit goes into the standby OFF mode and half-loading mode and the lamp goes off. When the button is pressed during the standby OFF mode, the unit goes to the standby ON mode. Still Timer Setting Page 64 indicates the settings for menu item 400-Still Timer set. Still Timer settings 4 and below will best protect the tape. ON AUDIO CH SELECTSHIFT ADJTC SETSTART TC/CTLRESET TC INTTCTAPE UB STAND BY EDIT PLAY REW STOPSERVOREC FFREC INHIBIT PLAYEREXT EE MODEREMOTEPUSH REV FWDRECORDERLOCAL CONTROL CH 1 1ASMBL PREVIEW REVIEWAUTO EDITPREROLLTRIMAIN INSET OUT AOUTMULTICUEINSERT VIDEOCH1/5 CH2/8 CH3/7 CH4/8 CUE TCCH 4 OFF POWERCH CONDITION ENTER ESCAPE SHIFT METERFULL/FINE MONITOR SELECT LEVEL HEADPHONES CH 1/5 CH 2/6 CH 3/7 CH 4/8 CUE REC L R PBPULL FOR VARIABLEPULL OPENPULL OPEN CH 5CH 8 2345678 JOGSHTLSLOW EJECT M-cassette / ADAPTERCaution: Do not insert S-cassette without adapter 2 1
– 30 – Recording 1Set the accidental erasure prevention tab on the cassette tape to the “recording” position and insert the tape. 2Press the STOP button to place the unit in the stop mode. 3Set the TAPE/EE switch to EE. EE images now appear on the TV monitor. 4Check that the REC INHIBIT lamp is off. If this lamp is lighted, set the REC INHIBIT switch to OFF. 5Select the video and audio input signals and adjust their levels. 5-1Selecting video/audio input signals 1Connect the signals to be recorded. 2Select the input signals on the setup menus No. 600 (VIDEO IN SEL) and NO.700 (AUDIO IN SEL). 5-2Adjusting the audio level 1Adjust the levels of the audio input signals in the audio CH1, CH2, CH3, CH4, CH5, CH6, CH7, CH8 and analog cue channels selected by the setup menu item No.700 setting. Normally, keep the audio input/output level controls \ pushed in (unity value). The audio signals will be recorded at the proper level. 2To adjust the recording level, pull out the controls \ and adjust them. With the CUE signal, adjust the control in such a way that –20 dB will not be exceeded. 6Press the PLAY button while holding down the REC button. The REC and PLAY lamps light, and recording commences. 7To end the recording, press the STOP button. Recording is ended, and the unit goes into the stop mode. •Check that the SERVO lamp is lighted during recording. If it flashes or if it is off, the images played back will be disturbed.