Panasonic Aj Hd1700 Operating Instructions Manual

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Model AJ-
Operating Instructions
Digital HD
Video Cassette Recorder
VQT0E88
P
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							WARNING:
•TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR
SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS
EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
• TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR SHOCK
HAZARD, KEEP THIS EQUIPMENT AWAY
FROM ALL LIQUIDS—USE AND STORE
ONLY IN LOCATIONS WHICH ARE NOT
EXPOSED TO THE RISK OF DRIPPING OR
SPLASHING LIQUIDS, AND DO NOT PLACE
ANY LIQUID CONTAINERS ON TOP OF THE
EQUIPMENT.
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For your safety (General)
indicates safety information.
CAUTION:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR SHOCK
HAZARD AND ANNOYING INTERFERENCE,
USE THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES
ONLY.
CAUTION:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR SHOCK
HAZARD, REFER MOUNTING OF THE
OPTIONAL BOARD AND CHANGE OF
SWITCH SETTINGS INSIDE THE UNIT TO
QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
CAUTION:
Do not install or place this unit in a bookcase,
built-in cabinet or any other confined space in
order to maintain adequate ventilation. Ensure
that curtains and any other materials do not
obstruct the ventilation to prevent risk of
electric shock or fire hazard due to
overheating.
CAUTION:
EVEN WHEN THE POWER SWITCH IS IN
THE OFF POSITION, A SMALL CURRENT
FLOWS THE FILTER CIRCUIT.
CAUTION:
THE AC OUTLET (MAINS SOCKET) SHALL
BE INSTALLED NEAR THE EQUIPMENT AND
SHALL BE EASILY ACCESSIBLE.
THIS APPARATUS MUST BE GROUNDED
To ensure safe operation the three-pin plug must be
inserted only into a standard three-pin power outlet
(socket) which is effectively grounded through the
normal household wiring.
Extension cords used with the equipment must be
three-core and be correctly wired to provide
connection to the ground. Incorrectly wired extension
cords can be extremely hazardous.
The fact that the equipment operates satisfactorily
does not imply that it is grounded, and the installation
is not necessarily safe. For your safety, if in any
doubt about the effective grounding of the equipment
or power outlet (socket), please consult a qualified
electrician.
Operating precaution
Operation near any appliance which generates
strong magnetic fields may give rise to noise in
the video and audio signals. If this should be the
case, deal with the situation by, for instance,
moving the source of the magnetic fields away
from the unit before operation. 
						

							CAUTION:
This apparatus can be operated at a voltage in the
range of 100 – 240 V AC.
Voltage other than 120 V is not intended for U.S.A.
and Canada.
CAUTION:
Operation at a voltage other than 120 V AC may
require the use of a different AC plug. Please contact
either a local or foreign Panasonic authorized service
center for assistance in selecting an alternate AC
plug.
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For your safety
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, 
DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR  BACK).
NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
REFER TO SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol,
within an equilateral triangle, is intended to
alert the user to the presence of uninsulated
“dangerous voltage” within the product’s
enclosure that may be of sufficient
magnitude to constitute a risk of electric
shock to persons.
The exclamation point within an equilateral
triangle is intended to alert the user to the
presence of important operating and
maintenance (service) instructions in the
literature accompanying the appliance.
For U.S.A. and Canada
FCC Note:
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
To assure continued compliance follow the attached
installation instructions and do not make any
unauthorized modifications.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply
with the limits for a class A digital device, pursuant to
Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed
to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference when the equipment is operated in a
commercial environment. This equipment generates,
uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if
not installed and used in accordance with the
instruction manual, may cause harmful interference
to radio communications. Operation of this equipment
in a residential area is likely to cause harmful
interference in which case the user will be required to
correct the interference at his own expense.
For Europe
CAUTION:
DO NOT REMOVE PANEL COVER BY UN-
SCREWING
To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove
cover. No user serviceable parts inside.
indicates safety information.
Notice (U.S.A. only):
This product has a fluorescent lamp that contains
a small amount of mercury. It also contains lead
in some components. Disposal of these materials
may be regulated in your community due to
environmental considerations. For disposal or
recycling information please contact your local
authorities, or the Electronics Industries Alliance:
 
						

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FOR U.K. ONLY
This appliance is supplied with a moulded three pin
mains plug for your safety and convenience.
A 13 amp fuse is fitted in this plug.
Should the fuse need to be replaced please ensure that
the replacement fuse has a rating of 13 amps and that it
is approved by ASTA or BSI to BS1362.
Check for the ASTA mark Ï
or the BSI mark Ì
on the
body of the fuse.
If the plug contains a removable fuse cover you must
ensure that it is refitted when the fuse is replaced.
If you lose the fuse cover the plug must not be used
until a replacement cover is obtained.
A replacement fuse cover can be purchased from your
local Panasonic Dealer.
IF THE FITTED MOULDED PLUG IS UNSUITABLE
FOR THE SOCKET OUTLET IN YOUR HOME THEN
THE FUSE SHOULD BE REMOVED AND THE PLUG
CUT OFF AND DISPOSED OF SAFELY.  THERE IS A
DANGER OF SEVERE ELECTRICAL SHOCK IF THE
CUT OFF PLUG IS INSERTED INTO ANY 13 AMP
SOCKET.
If a new plug is to be fitted please observe the wiring
code as shown below.
If in any doubt please consult a qualified electrician.
WARNING:THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED.
IMPORTANT:The wires in this mains lead are coloured
in accordance with the following code:
Green-and-Yellow: Earth
Blue: Neutral
Brown: Live
Caution for AC Mains Lead
As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this
appliance may not correspond with the coloured
markings identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed
as follows:
• The wire which is coloured GREEN-AND-YELLOW
must be connected to the terminal in the plug which
is marked with the letter E or by the Earth symbol Ó
or coloured GREEN or GREEN-AND-YELLOW.
• The wire which is coloured BLUE must be connected
to the terminal in the plug which is marked with the
letter N or coloured BLACK.
• The wire which is coloured BROWN must be
connected to the terminal in the plug which is marked
with the letter L or coloured RED. FOR YOUR SAFETY PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING TEXT CAREFULLY.
This product is equipped with 2 types of AC mains cable.  One is for continental Europe, etc. and the other one is only
for U.K.
Appropriate mains cable must be used in each local area, since the other type of mains cable is not suitable.
FOR CONTINENTAL EUROPE, ETC.
Not to be used in the U.K.FOR U.K. ONLY
If the plug supplied is not suitable for your socket
outlet, it should be cut off and appropriate one fitted.
How to replace the fuse
1. Open the fuse compartment with a screwdriver.
2. Replace the fuse.
Fuse
For your safety 
						

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Contents
For your safety  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
General outline   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Standard accessories  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Features  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Parts and Their Functions  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
OFront panel  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8  
OTime code display  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16  
ORear panel  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Connections  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20  
OExample of connections performed for 
one VTR  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
OExample of connections performed for 
two VTRs (deck-to-deck)  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
OExample of system connections in 
23/24 Hz or 25 Hz (HD) mode  . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
OExample of system connections in 
25 Hz (SD) mode  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
OExample of connections with an 
editing controller  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Concerning tapes  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Turning on the power and inserting 
the cassette  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
STOP and STANDBY modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Recording  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
Playback  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
Jog/shuttle  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
Manual editing  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
Preroll  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
Automatic editing (deck-to-deck)  . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
OSwitch settings and adjustments  . . . . . . . . . . .29
OSelecting the editing mode  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
ORegistering the edit points  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
OChecking the edit points  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
OModifying edit points  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
OPreviewing  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
OAutomatic editing  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
OReviewing  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
Audio split editing  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
Variable memory function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
Function menus  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38
OGeneral description  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38
OAllocating the function keys  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
OHow to switch the settings  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40
OHOME  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41
OVIDEO  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47
OAUDIO  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49
OTC  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51
OCUE  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52
ODIAG  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55
OMENU  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57OASSEMBLE  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58
OINSERT  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59
OSETUP MENU/SYSTEM MENU  . . . . . . . . . . .60
OFILE  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62
OPF1/PF2  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64
OCARD  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69
O50P IN/OUT ASSIGN  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72
System menus  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78
Setup menus  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81
OBASIC  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81
OOPERATION  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84
OINTERFACE  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87
OEDIT  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .88
OTAPE PROTECT  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .90
OTIME CODE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .91
OVIDEO  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .93
OAUDIO  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .98
OMENU  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .104
OConnections with Dolby-E components  . . . . .104
OHow to switch the system frequency  . . . . . . .105
OSelecting the recording/playback format 
and sync signals which support the 
operation mode  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .105
OMenu management accompanying 
switching the system frequency . . . . . . . . . . .106
Time code and user’s bit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .111
OTime code  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .111
OUser’s bit  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .111
OSetting the internal time code  . . . . . . . . . . . .111
OSetting the external time code  . . . . . . . . . . . .112
OCue time registration, preroll and cue-up 
(These functions work only on the HOME, 
PF1 and PF2 screens.)  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .112
OTime code and user’s bit playback  . . . . . . . .112
Superimpose screen  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .113
Selecting the audio recording channels and
monitor output  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .114
Display saving function  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .115
Rack mounting  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .116
Video head cleaning  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .117
Condensation  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .117
Maintenance  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .117
Error messages  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .118
ODIAG menu  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .118
OWarning messages  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .120
OError messages  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .120
RS-232C interface  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .122
Connector signals  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .128
Printed circuit boards  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .129
Specifications  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .130 
						

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General outline
The model AJ-HD1700 is a DVCPRO HD-LP format
HD digital video cassette recorder which uses 1/4˝
wide compact cassette tapes.
It can record, play back and edit 1080/59.94i (60i),
720/59.94p (60p) and 1080/50i HD signals and also
play back existing DVCPRO (25 Mbps or 50 Mbps)
tapes.
It is also capable of converting from sources with a
720/24p over 60p (720/25p over 60p) format recorded
using a variable frame rate camera into a 1080/24psf
(1080/25psf) format and outputting the resulting
signals, thus fulfilling the needs of applications in the
cinema film production field.
Further, the HD-SD conversion facility of its format
converter, which  is provided as a standard accessory,
extends the uses of this VTR to encompass
interfacing with existing SD systems and into
configuring of HD systems.By mobilizing highly efficient digital compression
technology to assure a high picture quality, this VTR
significantly minimizes deterioration in the picture
quality and sound quality during the dubbing process.
It features a compact size of 4U and a lightweight
design that enables it to be carried around with ease,
and to be readily installed in a 19-inch rack.
The equipment is set up using an interactive system
whereby the operator manipulates the function
buttons on the front panel and observes the menu
screens on the front panel’s LED monitor.
In terms of the editing features, this VTR is capable of
both assemble editing and insert editing.
Standard accessories
Power cord (AJ-HD1700P)  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Power cord (AJ-HD1700E)  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 
						

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Features
Time codes
This VTR comes with a built-in time code generator
(TCG)/time code reader (TCR).  
In addition to the internal time code, an external time code
can also be input and recorded as the LTC on the VTR.
Multi-functional interfaces
• Serial digital input/output connector
The VTR comes with an HD component serial interface
input/output connector.  This one BNC connector enables
HD component video signals and 8-channels digital audio
signals to be interfaced.  (SMPTE 292M, 299M, BTA S-
004)
It is also equipped with an HD/SD format converter as a
standard accessory so that SD component serial signals
can also be output.  (SMPTE 259M-C, 272M-A, 294M)
• Analog video output connector
Composite signals are output during DVCPRO50- or
DVCPRO-compatible playback, DV playback, DVCAM
playback and down-conversion.
• AES/EBU audio input/output connectors
Digital audio input/output connectors for 8 channels are
featured as a standard accessory.
• SDTI input/output connector
Use of the SDTI board (optional accessory) enables
interfacing with the compressed component signals still in
their original form.  (SMPTE 305M, 321M)
• SD signal up-conversion and recording
Using the input up-converter board (optional accessory),
SD component serial signals (SMPTE 259M-C) can be
up-converted and recorded as HD signals.
• 9-pin RS-422A and RS-232C remote control
connectors
In addition to the standard 9-pin serial remote (RS-422A)
control connector, the VTR is provided with RS-232C and
50-pin parallel remote control connectors.
The RS-422A facility enables parallel operation if a loop
connection has been established between the VTR and
another VTR.
8-channel high-sound-quality digital audio
The 8-channel PCM audio feature allows for not only
independent editing but mixing as well on all 8 channels.
One channel is provided for the analog cue track.
Menu-driven setup
The setup settings, which are conducted prior to operating
the VTR, are performed while the operator views the setup
menus either on the VTR’s LCD monitor or on a TV monitor.
Multi-functional front panel with LCD monitor
The front panel’s multiple functions, including the LCD
monitor for monitoring images, the function buttons and
large-size display panel, are contained within the 4U
dimensions and designed to improve operating ease.
Compact size and light weight
This is a 4U digital VTR.  Using the rack-mounting adapters
(AJ-MA75P: optional accessory), it can also be easily
housed in a 19-inch rack.
Up to 126 minutes of recording
Using the DVCPRO HD-LP recording system, up to 126
minutes of material can be recorded on the newly developed
1/4˝ XL-size cassette tape.
High picture quality
The VTR’s high picture quality is achieved by 4:2:2 HD
component signal recording using a recording rate (100
Mbps) which is 4 times higher than that of the existing
DVCPRO format.
1080i/720p (*1), 59.94 Hz/60 Hz/50 Hz signal
switching
By making menu selections, the signals of the respective
formats can be recorded and played back.
*1: When the system frequency of 50 Hz has been selected,
recording and playback using the 720p format are not possible.
Frame rate conversion function
By making menu selections, the VTR can output signals
after converting them to the 1080/24psf (25psf) format when
it plays back a tape recorded by a variable frame rate
camera at a frame rate of 24fps (25fps).
SDI interface
The VTR comes with an HD serial digital interface as a
standard accessory.
Playback compatibility with DVCPRO systems
Besides DVCPRO HD-LP recording and playback, the VTR
can also play back tapes which have been recorded using
the existing DVCPRO HD, DVCPRO50 and DVCPRO
systems.
Consumer-use DV tapes (SP) and DVCAM tapes can also
be played back on this VTR.
Digital slow motion/dial jog
Panasonic’s unique digital slow motion technology enables
clear playback (of tapes recorded using the DVCPRO HD-
LP system) at speeds ranging from j
1k
to i
2k
.
  
Some noise may occur during slow playback (using an
external controller) at speeds of almost exactly j
1k 
or
i
2k
.
Search speed
Search speed enables tapes (recorded using the HD-LP
system) to be played back with color images at speeds of up
to 100 times in the forward or reverse direction. 
						

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Front panel
1
POWER switch
2
Audio level meter
The audio information is displayed here.
• The levels of the CH1, CH2, CH3, CH4, CH5,
CH6, CH7 and CH8 PCM audio signals and level
of the CUE track signal are displayed here.
• The levels of the input signals are displayed
during recording and when E-E is selected.
During playback, the levels of the playback
signals are displayed.  In the INPUT CHECK
status, the levels of the input signals are
displayed for CH1 to CH8.
• Input signal display for each of the channels
The indicators for the selected input signals light.
(SDI lights when the SD SDI input signal is
selected.)
If an input signal has been selected but it has not
actually been input,the AES, HDSDI, SDI or
SDTI indicator will blink if a signal corresponding
to one of these indicators was selected whereas
the ANA indicator will remain lighted if it was an
ANA signal that was selected.
When the internal signal (INT SG) has been
selected, all the AES,  ANA, HDSDI, SDI and
SDTI indicators light.
All the indicator are off in the 23/24 Hz mode or
25 Hz (HD or SD) mode.3
Cassette insertion slot
If the slot’s orange plate is visible, it means that a
cassette tape is already inserted.
4
EJECT button
When this button is pressed, the cassette is
unloaded, and a few seconds later it is ejected
automatically.
When CTL appears on the counter display, the
display is reset.
5
Headphones jack
The sound heard during recording, playback or
editing can be monitored through headphones
when stereo headphones are connected to this
jack.
6
Volume control dial
This control dial is used to adjust the volume level
of the headphones and monitor output.
Whether the volume level of the monitor output is to
be coupled together with that of the headphones to
this dial or separated can be selected using the
setup menu item No.712 (MONI OUT).  (Note that
the volume level of the headphones is coupled at all
times.)  When the volume levels have been
separated, the UNITY value (prescribed value)
applies to the monitor output.
7
Channel condition lamps
These lamps light to indicate the error rate
status.
(Green “
amber “
red)
Green:This lights when the error rates for the
video and audio playback signals are both at
acceptable levels.
Amber:This lights when the error rate for either the
video or audio playback signals has deteriorated.
The playback picture and sound remain
unaffected even while this lamp is lighted.
Red:This lights when correction or interpolation
has been engaged for either the video or audio
playback signals.
Parts and Their Functions
POWEROFFON
HEADPHONES
PUSH
LOCKFULL
CH CONDITIONMONITORFULL/FINEREMOTELR9P 50PRS-232CCH12 3 4 5 6 7 8CUE
XL/L/M-cassetteDo not insert S-cassette
without adapterEJECT
AUDIO CH SELECTSHIFTABC DEF GHI
JKL MNO PQRSPREVIEW/
REVIEWPRE-
ROLLA IN A OUT
HOME RF1 ASSEMADJUSTSHTL
REV FWDVA R JOG
STAND BYRECORDER INPUT CHECKPLAYER
SERVOEDIT PLAY REC
REW STOP FFREC INHIBIT
PUSH-INTERINSERT RF2
VIDEOUNITYTC CUE
AUDIOUNITYDIAG MENU
TRIMSET
INOUTAUTO
EDIT789
456BSTUV WXYZ123ENT0CT F
F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 F6CH1CH5CH2CH6CH3CH7CH4CH8
FULLRECP8RECP8RECP8RECP8
1652347
0
-4
-8
-12
-16
-20
-25
-30
-40
--
•4 dB
AES ANA
HD SDI SDTI
•3
•2
•1
0
-1
-2
-3
-4
LR
-16
-17
-18
-19
-20
-21
-22
-23
-24•16 dB
AES ANA
HD SDI SDTI
•12
•8
•4
0
-5
-10
-20
LR
Reference level (j
20 dB)
(AJ-HD1700P)
Left (L) and right (R)
monitor channel displays Input signal display
Level meter
Reference level (j
18 dB)
(AJ-HD1700E) 
						

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POWEROFFON
HEADPHONES
PUSH
LOCKFULL
CH CONDITIONMONITORFULL/FINEREMOTELR9P 50PRS-232CCH12 3 4 5 6 7 8CUE
XL/L/M-cassetteDo not insert S-cassette
without adapterEJECT
AUDIO CH SELECTSHIFTABC DEF GHI
JKL MNO PQRSPREVIEW/
REVIEWPRE-
ROLLA IN A OUT
HOME RF1 ASSEMADJUSTSHTL
REV FWDVA R JOG
STAND BYRECORDER INPUT CHECKPLAYER
SERVOEDIT PLAY REC
REW STOP FFREC INHIBIT
PUSH-INTERINSERT RF2
VIDEOUNITYTC CUE
AUDIOUNITYDIAG MENU
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CH2 >
CH3>
CH4 >
CH5 >
CH6 >
CH7 >
CH8 >
CUE >
CH1, etc.  
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When L, R or L/R has been selected as the 
M MIX setting on the  menu:
At this setting, the signals of a multiple number of
channels can be mixed and output.
When the number key corresponding to the
channel whose signals are to be monitored is
pressed while the L (or R) button is held down,
that channel is selected and its signals are
displayed on the audio level meter.  (By
performing the same operation, the selected
channel can be de-selected.)
However, a maximum of only two channels from
CH1 to CH4 and a maximum of only two
channels from CH5 to CH8 can be selected.
Example of channels which can be selected: 
CH1 i
CH3 i
CH5 i
CH8 “
OK
CH1 + CH2 + CH4 “
NG
9
METER (FULL/FINE) selector button
This button is used to select the scale display for the
audio level meter.
FULL mode:Depending on the setting selected for the
setup menu item No.763 (METER SCALE)*, either the
j¶
to 0 dB (reference level: j
20 dB/j
18 dB**) or j¶
to i
20 dB (reference level: 0 dB) range is displayed.
FINE mode:Depending on the setting selected for the
setup menu item No.763 (METER SCALE)*, either the
j
24 to j
15 dB (reference level: j
20 dB/j
18 dB**) or
j
4 to i
5 dB (reference level: 0 dB) range is displayed
on a scale with 0.5 dB increments.
*  This menu is not displayed for AJ-HD1700E.
** j
20 dB is applied for AJ-HD1700P and j
18 dB is for AJ-HD1700E.
F6
F6
Parts and Their Functions
:
REMOTE buttons and RS-232C display
These buttons are used when this VTR is to be
controlled from an external component using the
REMOTE, RS-232C or parallel connector.
9P:When this button is pressed for 2 or more
seconds, its LED lights, and the 9-pin REMOTE
connector is selected.
50P:When this button is pressed for 2 or more
seconds, its LED lights, and it is possible to control
the VTR from a unit which has been connected using
the 50-pin parallel mode connector.
RS-232C display:This LED lights when communi-
cation has been enabled between the VTR and the
unit which has been connected to the RS-232C
connector.
;
AUTO OFF lamp
This lamp lights when a problem has occurred with
the VTR’s operation, and details of the problem
appear on the time code display.
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LCD monitor
This monitor is used to check the tape’s playback
pictures and EE pictures.
When an HD tape is played back, the signals are down-
converted and displayed in the letter-box screen format.
When an SD tape is played back, the signals are
displayed using a 4:3 aspect ratio.
On-screen menus can also be displayed on the monitor.
If the VTR is left in a state where no controls on the front
panel are operated or where the tape is not running, the
monitor display is automatically turned off in order to
protect the monitor.  When the next VTR operation is
started, the monitor display comes back on.

Although the LCD monitor has been manufactured
using technology with extremely high levels of
precision, some pixels may be missing from parts of
the screen or some pixels may remain lighted.
These missing or lighted pixels will not be recorded.
It should also be borne in mind that this is not
indicative of a malfunction.
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Function buttons
These buttons are used to perform the operations of
the function menus (see page 38 for details) and
setup menus.
: This is used to switch the pages of the current
function menu (  to  ).
to :These are used to change the settings of
the setting items enclosed in the frame at the bottom of
the time code display.
To change a setting, keep pressing the corresponding
function button (  to  ) until the desired
numerical value appears; alternatively, press the
corresponding function button to highlight the setting of
the setting item, and  then turn the ADJUST dial until
the desired numerical value is obtained.
F6F1
F6F1
F6F1
SHIFT 
						

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Front panel
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Time code display
The data, VTR status information, tape format
information or warning information which
corresponds to the direct menu buttons @
appear
on this display. (See page 16 for details of the
displays.)
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UNITY lamps
VIDEO UNITY lamp
This lights if the UNITY level applies for all the HD
or SD output levels.
AUDIO UNITY lamp
This lights if the UNITY level applies for the PCM
or CUE AUDIO input or output level.  (The lighting
of the lamp complies with the setting selected for
setup menu item No.142 (AUDIO UNITY).)
@
Direct menu buttons
These buttons are used to switch directly to the
function menus on the time code display.
HOME:The most basic settings of recording,
playback and time code operations are selected
on this menu.
VIDEO:The basic input and output settings for the
video signals are selected on this menu.  The
level of the HD output signals can also be
adjusted on this screen.
AUDIO:The basic input and output settings for the
audio signals are selected on this menu.
PF1:This enables user-defined menu items to be
registered in the function keys.
PF2:This enables user-defined menu items to be
registered in the function keys.
TC:The settings related to the time code are
selected on this menu.  Superimposing the time
code on the display can also be set on this
screen.
Parts and Their Functions
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@CUE:This enables up to 60 cue points to be set.  In
the PAGE mode, 10 pages with 6 cue points on
each page are provided so that the cue points can
be managed on a page-by-page basis.
DIAG:This enables the warnings and hour meter
displays to be checked.  On the SHIFT screen, the
error log files can be checked and deleted.
MENU:On this menu, it is possible to transfer
operation to the screen on which operations
(adjustments and saving data in or loading it from
the internal memory and IC card) relating to the
SYSTEM and SETUP menus are to be performed.
See page 38 and following for further details on
each of the function menus.
A
ASSEM button
This button is used to perform assemble editing.
When it is pressed, the  menu
appears on the time code display.  Setting ASSEM
to ON using  enables assemble editing, and the
lamp of the ASSEM button lights.
Even after operation is transferred by another direct
menu, the assemble mode will remain established
while the ASSEM button lamp is lighted.
To release the assemble mode, select OFF as the
ASSEM setting on the  menu.
The ASSEM button lamp now goes off and the
assemble mode is released.
B
INSERT button
This button is used to perform insert editing.
When it is pressed, the  menu appears
on the time code display, and the function menu for
selecting the signals to be edited is displayed.
To select the signals to be edited, press the
function key, and highlight the display.  The
highlighted display indicates that those signals are
selected.
To release the selection, press the same function
key again.
Use  to  to select the V, A1, A2, A3, A4 and
CUE signals; use  +  to  to select the
A5, A6, A7, A8 and TC signals.
C
ADJUST dial
This is used for the menu and other operations.
F6F2SHIFT
F6F1
F1
F1