Panasonic Aj Sd255 Operating Instructions Manual

							Level meter
This displays the levels of the PCM audio signals for CH1
and CH2.
During recording and when the E-E mode is selected, it
shows the levels of the input audio signals; during
playback, it shows the levels of the output audio signals.
The audio level display is switched between the FULL
mode and FINE mode using the METER selector button
.  (See page 8)
lamp
This lamp lights when UMID information is present on the
input signal in E-E mode.
This lamp lights during tape playback when UMID
information has been recorded on the tape.
WIDE lamp
This lamp lights when 16:9 wide-screen information is
being recorded on a tape.
Recording of wide-screen information can be selected  on
setup menu No. 645 (WIDE SELECT).
This lights lamps during tape playback when wide-screen
information has been recorded on the tape.
Regardless of the above setting, the wide-screen
information cannot be superimposed onto tape playback
and output.
REMOTE lamp
This lamp lights when the CONTROL switch has been set
to the REMOTE position.
Format displays
The recording format and the format of the tape inserted
in the unit are displayed here.
INPUT SELECT display area
The characters corresponding to the selected input
signals light up in this area.  With the exception of analog
audio signals, flashing appears in this area if the selected
input signals are not available.
Y PB PR :Analog component video signals
CMPST :Analog composite video signals
VIDEO
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Parts and their functions (continued)
Display panel
SDI :Serial digital video signals (option)
S-VIDEO :S-Video (Y/C separated) signals
1394 : IEEE1394 digital signals (option)
SG : Internal reference signal
ANALOG : Analog audio signals
SDI : Serial digital audio signals (option)
1394 : IEEE1394 digital signals (option)
SG : Internal reference signal
lamp
This lamp lights when a cassette tape is inserted into the
VTR.
In the standby OFF mode, this lamp is flashing.
Repeat lamp
This lights when the repeat play mode has been set.
Counter display
The tape counter, time code, etc. are displayed here.
The type of value displayed is indicated by CTL, TC or
UB.
REC/REC INH lamps
REC:
This lights in the recording mode.
REC INH:
This lights in the recording inhibit mode which is
established either when the REC INHIBIT switch 
has been set to ON or the cassette has been set to the
accidental erasure prevention status.  Recording is not
possible while this lamp is lighted.
Whether the lamp is to light or flash when the accidental
erasure prevention tab on the cassette tape has been
set to the recording inhibit position can be selected
using setup menu item No.114 (REC INH LAMP).
SERVO lamp
This lights when both the drum servo and capstan servo
are locked.
Channel condition lamps
These lamps light to indicate the error rate status.
(green →white →red)
Green : This lights when the error rates for the video and
audio playback signals are both at 
acceptable levels.
White : This lights when the error rate for the video or
audio playback level has increased.
The playback picture and sound remain
unaffected even while this lamp is lighted.
Red :This lights when the error rate for the video or
audio playback level has increased to the extent
that correction or interpolation was 
performed.
AUDIO
FULL mode
FINE mode
Reference level
(–20 dB)
FULL mode
FINE mode
Reference level
(–18 dB)
For AJ-SD255PFor AJ-SD255E 
						

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Parts and their functions (continued)
DVCPRO
/DV
AUDIO MONAUDIO OUT
VIDEO MON(SUPER)
750
AUTO
IN
OUTVIDEO
Y
VIDEO1SDI
IN
SDI
OUTVIDEO2
LCH1CH2
CH1CH2
YCY
R
AC IN
AUDIO IN
P
BP
R
P
BP
R
VIDEO OUT
DIGITALVIDEO
IN
REF VIDEO INTIME CODEREMOTE
SIGNAL
GND
9 1
6
5
Pin No.
1 Frame GroundSignal 
2 Transmit A
3 Receive B
4 Receive Common
5
6 Transmit Common
7 Transmit B
8 Receive A
9 Frame Ground
Rear panel
IEEE1394 digital input/output connector   
(option: AJ-YAD255G)
This enables signals to be input and output using the
IEEE1394 digital interface. Use a 6-pin type of connector.
Bus power is not supported.
VIDEO MON connectorAnalog composite video signals are output from this connector.Video signals with information superimposed on them
can be output.  To set the superimposing to ON or OFF,
use the SUPER switch  on the front panel.
AUDIO MON (L, R) connectorsThe playback signal from the PCM audio signals (CH1
and CH2) are output from these connectors.
FanThis fan is used to cool down the VTR.
If, for any reason, the fan stops, “E-10” will appear on the
counter display.
AC IN socketConnect one end of the power cord supplied to this
socket and the other end to the power outlet.
SIGNAL GND terminalThis is connected to the signal ground terminal on the
component connected to this VTR in order to minimize
noise. It is not a safety ground.
SERIAL DIGITAL COMPONENT AUDIO
VIDEO IN/OUT connectors
(option: AJ-YA94G)
Digital component audio/video signals complying with the
SMPTE 259M-C standard are input to and output from
these connectors.
Note:
The digital audio signals to be input must be
synchronized with the video input signals. Otherwise,
noise will be generated in the audio output signals.
ANALOG VIDEO IN connectors 
The signals which are to be supplied to these connectors
are selected as follows by setting the INPUT SELECT
button on the front panel.
Y P
BPR:Analog component video signals are input.
CMPST:Analog composite video signals are input using
the VIDEO/Y connector  .
S-VIDEO:
S-Video (Y/C separated) signals are input using the
VIDEO/Y connector  and PB/C connector  .
Note:
The wide ID superimposed on the input signals is not detected.
ANALOG VIDEO OUT connectors 
The signals which are to be output from these connectors
are selected as follows by setting the ANALOG VIDEO
OUT selector switch  .
Y P
BPR(bottom position):
Analog component video signals are output.
VIDEO1/VIDEO2 (top position):
Two sets of analog composite video signals are output from
connectors and .
Y/C (middle position):
S-Video (Y/C separated) signals are output from
connectors and .
Note:
The wide ID is not superimposed onto the output signals.
ANALOG VIDEO OUT selector switch Set this switch to the Y PBPRposition (bottom) when using
the ANALOG VIDEO OUT connectors for component video
output, set to the VIDEO1 VIDEO2 position (top) when
using for composite video output, and set to the middle
position when using for S-Video (Y/C separated) output.
REF VIDEO IN connectorThis is the input connector for the reference video 
signal. Input a signal with color burst.
Note: 
Since the video or audio output signal may be  disrupted
if the reference video signal is not input, it is
recommended that this connector be used by the system
which supplies the reference video signals.
Use a signal where SCH does not fluctuate for the
reference video signal.
REF VIDEO OUT connectorThis is the loop-through output connector of the REF
VIDEO IN connector  . When a cable is not connected
to this connector, the REF VIDEO IN connector  is
automatically terminated by the 75 Ωresistance.  When a
cable is connected, the 75 Ωtermination is released.
TIME CODE IN connectorThis connector is used for recording the external time
code onto the tape.
TIME CODE OUT connectorThe playback time code is output from this connector during
playback. During recording, the time code generated by the
internal time code generator is output.
Remote control connectorThis enables the unit to be connected to the external remote
controller for operation from an external source.
Notes:
• Set the CONTROL switch  to REMOTE.
• The specifications are based on the RS-422A interface,
and editing-related functions do not work. In this case,
use it as a player.
ANALOG AUDIO IN connectors
The analog audio signals are input from these
connectors.
ANALOG AUDIO OUT connectors
The analog audio signals are output from these
connectors. 
						

							Tapes
13
Digital Video Cassette Recorder AJ-
SUPERONOFFTCGREGENPRESETEXT INTCOUNTERPF PF1PF2PF3DIAGMENU
PUSH
SHTL/SLOW
TC 
PRESET
METER
FULL/FINE
MONITOR SEL
RESETUNITY VARINPUT SELECT
VIDEO AUDIOHEADPHONES
SEARCHEJECT
POWER
REC INHIBIT CONTROLON ON
OFF OFFLOCALREMOTE
REC PLAY
FF REW STOP
CH 1 CH 2 CH 1 CH2
REC PB
Consumer-use DV and DVCAM cassettes
(Standard DV and DVCAM cassettes, mini DV
and DVCAM cassettes)
• Use a cassette adapter (AJ-CS455P) when a mini DV or
DVCAM cassette is to be used.
Note that inserting a mini DV or DVCAM cassette without
the use of a cassette adapter will cause malfunctioning.
Also note that long-duration mini DV cassettes (80
minutes in the standard mode and 120 minutes in the LP
mode) cannot be used.
Note that you cannot record to the tape when using the
cassette adapter AJ-CS750.
• It is not possible to play back tapes which have been
recorded in the LP mode.
• When editing material recorded on a consumer-use DV
or DVCAM cassette, first record the material on a
DVCPRO tape or other tape used by VTRs for 
broadcast applications.
• The maximum transport speed of a mini DV or DVCAM
cassette tape is 32x.
• The images may be subject to disturbance during the
slow motion playback of consumer-use DV and DVCAM
cassette tapes.
• From the perspective of protecting consumer-use DV
and DVCAM cassette tapes, minimize the number of
times the tapes are cued up at the same locations as
much as possible.
• When consumer-use DV and DVCAM cassette tapes are
used, the maximum time for STILL TIMER is set to 20
seconds.
• The audio sampling rate recorded to consumer DV tapes
is 48 kHz. When using the IEEE1394 interface board
(option: AJ-YAD255G), however, sampling rates of 44.1
kHz and 32 kHz can be recorded to a consumer DV tape
during 1394 input only.
Align the center of the cassette with the center
of the insertion slot, and press it in gently.
The cassette tape will load automatically.
M cassettes
Tapes capable of up to 66 minutes of recording or 
playback
(AJ-P66MP, AJ-P33MP)
L cassettes
Tapes capable of up to 184 minutes of recording or 
playback
(AJ-5P92LP, AJ-P126LP)
• Use recorded AJ-5P92LP tapes in the DVCPRO (25M)
184-minute compatible VTR.
M cassette size
L cassette size
Do not stick your finger into the insertion slot.
When lifting the unit, never stick your hand into the
insertion slot.
• Control from a controller or computer having a
REC/PAUSE command (when using the IEEE1394
interface board AJ-YAD255G) enables recording in
connected segments. When using a consumer DV tape,
however, the video and audio in the frame before and
after the connection point may be distorted in some
cases.
It is recommended that tapes bearing the Panasonic
brand be used as the consumer-use DV tapes. 
						

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IEEE1394 digital interface
Precautions for use
• Connect the interface with another device on a 1:1 basis.
• If the E-92 warning (1394 INITIAL ERROR) is 
displayed, either re-connect the connecting cable or turn
the VTR’s power off and back on.
• The AV signals may be disrupted when the power of the
connected devices is turned on or off and when the
interface cable is connected or disconnected.
• When the input signals are switched or the mode is
transferred, it may take a few seconds for the system to
stabilize. Proceed with the recording operation only after
the system has stabilized.
• The following situation applies when recording is to be
performed by selecting the IEEE1394 digital interface
input, and it applies with the signals which are output by
the IEEE1394 digital interface.
- The audio level control knobs on the front panel do
not work.
- The settings in the 800 series of setup menu items
concerning the vertical blanking period are ignored.
- When playback signals other than regular 1x speed
playback signals have been input, no guarantees are
made for the pictures and sound which will be
recorded or for the EE-type pictures and sound.
• The following situation applies when the video input
selection has been set as the IEEE1394 digital interface.
- The SDI signals, the analog video output signals and
time code output signals become irregular in the E-E
mode. Do not use these signals for recording
purposes. (The teletext signals and other signals
superimposed onto the video output signals also
become irregular.)
• During SLOW/STILL playback, unprocessed video and
audio signals are output as the IEEE1394 digital
interface output. When these video and audio signals
are monitored using another device, they may differ from
the video and audio signals played back by this unit.
Recording tape
DVCPRO
DVInput data
DVCPRO
DV
DVCPRO
DV
Recording format
DVCPRO
DVCPRO ( 1)
DV
DV
Recording tape
DVCPRO
DVInput data
DVCPRO
DV
DVCPRO
DV
Recording format
DVCPRO
Cannot record or
receive data.
Cannot record or
receive data.
DV
The recording format for IEEE1394 digital input data is
determined based on the table below.
For AJ-SD255P
For AJ-SD255E1 If the audio of the input data is 32 kHz/4CH, CH1/CH2
and CH3/CH4 can be selected in setup menu No. 889
(DIF AUD IN).
The format for IEEE1394 digital output data is determined
based on the setup menu No. 881 (DIF TYPE) setting and
playback tape (mode).
The format for IEEE1394 digital output data is determined
based on the playback tape (mode).
Setup menu No. 881 
(DIF TYPE) setting
During
DVCPRO
tape playback
During
DV/DVCAM 
tape playback
During 
EJECT or E-E
During
DVCPRO
tape playback
During
DV/DVCAM 
tape playback
During 
EJECT or E-EMode
DVCPRO
DVCPRO
DV
DV
DVCPRO
DV
DVCPRO
DVCPRO
DV
Output data
format
AUTO
DVCPRO
DV
AUTO
DVCPRO
DV
AUTO
DVCPRO
DV
Mode
DVCPRO
DV
DVCPRO
Output data
format
For AJ-SD255P:
For AJ-SD255E:
Be absolutely sure not to defeat the
following safeguards when connecting the
IEEE1394 cable.
•Ensure that the unit and all devices to be connected
are grounded (or connected to a common ground).
If the equipment cannot be grounded, first turn off the
power of all the connected devices, and then
disconnect and re-connect the IEEE1394 cable.
•When connecting the unit to a device equipped with a
4-pin connector, connect the unit’s connector (6-pin
type) first.
•When making a connection to a PC equipped with a 6-
pin connector, connect the 1394 cable so that it mates
properly with the 1394 connector.  Bear in mind that if
the plug is inserted the wrong way round, the unit may
be damaged as a result. 
						

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Joystick
(1) Press the SEARCH button to activate the
joystick.
When STICK has been selected as the setup menu item
No.100 (SEARCH ENA) setting, the joystick will be
activated without pressing the SEARCH button.
(2) Press the joystick to switch between the SHTL
mode and SLOW mode.
(3) When the joystick is inclined toward the right,
the tape can be played back in the forward
direction at a variable speed based on the angle
that the stick is inclined. When the stick is
inclined toward the left, the tape is played back
in the reverse direction.
• SHTL mode: 
The maximum speed which is established when the
joystick has been inclined at the maximum angle
corresponds to the speed which has been set by setup
menu item No.101 (SHTL MAX).
• SLOW mode: 
The speed ranges from -1.0x to +1.0x.
(4) When the joystick is inclined upward, the tape
travels in 1-frame increments in the forward
direction; when it is inclined downward, it
travels in 1-frame increments in the reverse
direction.
Slow playback is performed if the stick is held
at the top or bottom position.
PF (Programmable Function)
(1) Press  the MENU button, and open the setup
menu.
(2) Incline the joystick upward or downward to
select the PF number item (A04-A06) to be
registered.
(3) When the joystick is pressed, a list of items
which can be set is displayed.
(4) Incline the joystick upward or downward to
select the item.
(5) When the joystick is pressed, the regular menu
display screen is restored.
When the MENU button is pressed, a
confirmation screen appears. Press the PLAY
button to set.
Registering the items in the PF buttons
(1) When the PF button is pressed, the registered
items are displayed on the monitor screen
which is output from the VIDEO MON
connector.
(2) Press the PF1, PF2 or PF3 button that
corresponds to the item whose setting is to be
changed.  Each time the button is pressed, the
setting is updated in sequence.
(3) When the PF button is pressed again, the
regular display is restored. If no operations are
made, the display is also restored automatically
after five seconds elapse.
Performing operations using the PF buttons
Three setup menu items can be registered in the PF buttons, and these buttons can then be used to change the setup menu
settings by a simple operating procedure.
SETUP-MENU

A02
A04
A05
A06
ENDP. ON LOAD
PF1 ASSIGN
PF2 ASSIGN
PF3 ASSIGNOFF
513
722
--- NO .A04-MENU
PF1: INT SG CB75
PF2: REC CH1 CH1
PF3: ------------------   --------
SETUP-MENU MENU

A04 PF1 ASSIGN                    - - -
 
 ---   N O  ASSIGN
 001 LOCAL ENA
 002 TAPE TIMER
 003 REMAIN SEL
 008 DISPLAY SEL
 009 CHARA H-POS
 010 CHARA V-POS SETUP-MENU
NO .A04-
•If the SEARCH button is pressed while the joystick is
pressed to one side, the current speed is maintained
even if the joystick is released. Pressing the STOP,
PLAY, or other operation buttons cancels the fixed
speed operation.
Digital Video Cassette Recorder AJ-
SUPERONOFFTCGREGENPRESETEXT INTCOUNTERPF PF1PF2PF3DIAGMENU
PUSH
SHTL/SLOW
TC 
PRESET
METER
FULL/FINE
MONITOR SEL
RESETUNITY VARINPUT SELECT
VIDEO AUDIOHEADPHONES
SEARCHEJECT
POWER
REC INHIBIT CONTROLON ON
OFF OFFLOCALREMOTE
REC PLAY
FF REW STOP
tte Recorder AJ-
PUSH
SHTL/SLOW
SEARCHREC PLAY
CH 1 CH 2 CH 1 CH 2
REC PB
(1)
(2)
(4)
(3)
(4)
(3) 
						

							Repeat playback
16
Setting the BEGIN and END points
(1) Press the MENU button.
(2) Select menu item No.161 (CTL(TC)BGN) or
No.162 (END), and incline the joystick to the left
or right.
By operating the joystick, the user can choose whether or
not to set the BEGIN and END points.
“--:--:--:--” appears on the display when the points are not
set. If repeat playback is initiated in this state, the tape
start will serve as the BEGIN point, and the tape end will
serve as the END point.
(3) Press the joystick while the setting is
displayed. The changed digits flash on the
display.
(4) Select TC or CTL using the COUNTER button.
(5) Incline the joystick to the left or right, and
select the digits to change (flashing).
The frame digits cannot be selected. “00” is
always displayed for these digits.
When the joystick is now inclined upward or
downward, the value of the digits changes.
The counter display is reset to 00:00:00:00 when the
RESET button is pressed.
(6) After the settings have been completed, press
the joystick.
(7) Press the MENU button.
A confirmation screen now appears. The
settings are stored in the memory when the
PLAY button is pressed.
Setting the repeat playback mode
(1) Press the MENU button.
(2) Select menu item No.160 (MEMORY MODE), and
select the repeat playback mode.
(3) Press the MENU button.
A confirmation screen now appears. The
settings are stored in the memory if the PLAY
button is now pressed.
Notes:
• The picture quality deteriorates when repeat playback is
initiated for the same tape over and over again. As a
general rule of thumb, replace the tape with a new one
after playing back the tape for about 100 times.
• The output images to be displayed while the tape is
being rewound to the BEGIN point in the repeat
playback mode can be set using menu item No.163
(REPT MODE).
If FREEZE is selected as the REPT MODE setting and
the tape end has been set as the END point, the
playback image will not be frozen properly. Set the END
point at a place on the tape where images have been
recorded.
• If the counter display mode (TC or CTL), which was
established when menu item No.161 (CTL(TC)BGN) and
No.162 (END) were set, is different from the counter
display mode (TC or CTL) in which repeat playback is to
be initiated, the repeat lamp flashes, and the repeat
playback operation cannot be performed. 
Item setting Description of operation
OFF Normal operation
M-STOPWhen the tape is fast forwarded or
rewound, it stops near the BEGIN
point.
REPT1When the tape is played as far as the
END point, it is rewound to the BEGIN
point where it stops.
CONTWhen the tape is played as far as the
END point, it is rewound to the BEGIN
point and played, and this sequence of
operations is repeated. 
						

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Setup (initial settings)
The unit’s main settings are performed while making selections using a menu-driven system.
When a TV monitor is connected to the VIDEO MON connector on the unit’s rear panel, the setup menus will appear on the TV
monitor.
Digital Video Cassette Recorder AJ-
SUPERONOFF
TCGREGENPRESETEXT INT
COUNTER
PF PF1PF2PF3 DIAG
MENU
PUSH
SHTL/SLOW
TC 
PRESET
METER
FULL/FINE
MONITOR SEL
RESETUNITY VARINPUT SELECT
VIDEO AUDIOHEADPHONES
SEARCHEJECT
POWER
REC INHIBIT CONTROL
ON ON
OFF OFFLOCALREMOTE
REC PLAY
FF REW STOP
CH 1 CH 2 CH 1 CH 2
REC PB
(1) (5)
(2) (3)
Changing the settings
(1) Press the MENU button.
The setup menu screen appears on the TV monitor, and
the setup menu item number appears on the counter
display.
When the FF button is pressed for about 1.5 seconds, the
name of the setup menu item is displayed on the counter
display. When the same button is pressed again for about
1.5 seconds, the original item No. display is restored.
(If a setup was performed previously, the screen on
which the last change was made is displayed.)
(2) Incline the joystick upward or downward to
select the item to be set.
The cursor ( ) on the menu screen moves, and the item
number on the display flashes.
• When the FF or REW button is pressed while holding
down the PLAY button, what is on the display is
replaced with the next or previous major item.
(3) Incline the joystick to the left or right at the
position where the change is to be made.
The setting is now changed.
To return what has been established as the setting to the
factory setting, press the RESET button while holding
down the SEARCH button.
(4) If there is another item to be changed, repeat
steps (2) to (3).
(5) Press the MENU button.
• If none of the settings have been changed, the menu
screen display is cleared.
• If a setting has been changed, a confirmation screen
appears.
• To activate the change in the setting, press the PLAY
button.
• To cancel the change in the setting, press the STOP
button.
• To return what has been established as the setting to
the factory setting, press the RESET button while the
menu is displayed. A confirmation screen now appears,
and if the PLAY button is pressed in this status, the
factory setting is restored.
Notes:
• 
If the RESET button is pressed to restore the factory
settings, only the user files currently in use are
restored. The other user files remain unaffected.
• The changes made to the SYSTEM menu contents
are recorded also by pressing the MENU button to
close the menu screen. 
						

							Setup menus
18
Changing the file
(1) Press the MENU button.
(2) When the FF button is pressed while holding
down the PF button, the next user file is
selected; conversely, when the REW button is
pressed while holding down the PF button, the
previous user file is selected.
Setting and releasing the lock mode
The lock mode can be set to protect the system file and
user file (USER2 to USER5) settings. Once the lock mode
is set, no further changes can be made to the settings.
Setting and releasing the lock mode can be set for the
system file by using setup menu No. 30 (MENU LOCK)
and for the user files by using setup menu No. A03
(MENU LOCK).
(1) Press the MENU button.
(2) Press the REW button or FF button while
holding down the PF button to select the file for
which the lock mode is to be set or released.
(3) Operate the joystick to move the cursor ( ) on
the menu screen to item No.30 (MENU LOCK)
for the system file or to item No.A03 (MENU
LOCK) for a user file.
(4) Press the SEARCH button, and use the joystick
to select whether the lock mode is to be set or
released.
To set the lock mode:
Select 0001 (ON) as the setting.
To release the lock mode:
Select 0000 (OFF) as the setting.
When the lock mode has been set, LOCKED flashes on
the menu screen. The counter display stops flashing and
remains lighted.
(5) Press the MENU button.
A confirmation screen now appears.
(6) When the PLAY button is pressed, what has
been set is stored in the memory.
Notes:
• 
The lock mode cannot be set for the USER1 file.
• Once set to the lock mode, a file cannot be reset to the
factory settings even by pressing the RESET 
button.
(3) Decide on the user file to be used in the step (2)
operation, and press the MENU button.
A confirmation screen now appears.
(4) When the PLAY button is pressed, what has
been set is stored in the memory.
SYSTEM
USER 1
USER 2
USER 3
USER 4
USER 5
FF
FFREW
REWFF REW
FF REW
FF REW
FF REW
User files
Each user file contains the
following items.
• BASIC
• OPERATION
• INTERFACE
• TAPE PROTECT
• TIME CODE
• VIDEO
• AUDIO
• V BLANK
• DIF
• MENU This VTR can hold five user files, each of which has its own specific menu settings, and one of these files can be selected for
use. 
						

							Setup menus (continued)
19
Loading user files
The contents of the USER2, USER3, USER4 or USER5
file can be copied (loaded) into the USER1 file. Also, the
contents of the USER1 file can be copied (saved) into the
USER2, USER3, USER4 or USER5 file.
(1) Press the MENU button.
(2) Press the REW button or FF button while
holding down the PF button to select the
USER1 file.
(3) 
Operate the joystick, and move the cursor ( ) on
the menu screen to item No.A00 (LOAD).
USER 1 USER 2
USER 3
USER 4
USER 5Load/save
Lock mode can be 
set
Lock mode can be 
set
Lock mode can be 
set
Lock mode can be 
set Load/save
Load/save
Load/save
SETUP-MENU

804
A00
A01
A02
ENDBLANK LINE
LOAD
SAVE
P. ON LOADBLANK
USER2
USER2
OFF NO .A00-0000MENU
SETUP-MENU

804
A00
A01
A02
ENDBLANK LINE
LOAD
SAVE
P. ON LOADBLANK
USER2
USER2
OFF NO .A00-0000MENU
SETUP-MENU
USER2     USER1 OK?
YES/NOLOAD
(4) Incline the joystick to the left or right to
select the user file whose 
contents are to be loaded into USER1.
(5) Press the joystick.
The following message appears on the menu screen and
counter display.
Menu screen
Counter display
The number of the user file selected in step (4) is
displayed at  .
(6) Press the PLAY button
The settings of the user file selected in step (4) are
loaded, and the USER1 menu display appears. If the
STOP button is pressed instead, the settings are not
changed, and the USER1 menu display appears.
(7) Press the MENU button.
A confirmation screen now appears.
When the PLAY button is pressed, the USER1 settings
are stored in the memory. If the settings are not to be
stored in the memory, press the STOP button instead.
Saving user files
(1) Press the MENU button.
(2) Press the REW button or FF button while
holding down the PF button to select the
USER1 file.
(3) 
Operate the joystick, and move the cursor ( ) on
the menu screen to item No.A01 (SAVE).
(4) Incline the joystick to the left or right to select
the user file in which the contents of USER1 are
to be saved. 
Those user files which have been set to the lock mode do
not appear on the display. If all the user files have been
set to the lock mode, the “LOCKED” display appears, and
the contents of USER1 cannot be saved into any of the
user files.
(5) Press the joystick.
The following message appears on the menu screen and
counter display.
Menu screen
SETUP-MENU
USER1     USER2 OK?
YES/NOSAVE
Counter display
The number of the user file selected in step (4) is
displayed at  .
(6) Press the PLAY button
The settings of USER1 are saved in the user file selected
in step (4) and stored in the memory. If the STOP button
is pressed instead, the settings are not changed, and the
USER1 menu display appears.
(7) Press the MENU button.
The regular display is restored.
Automatically recalling a user file when
turning on the power
If the user file to be loaded is selected in advance using
setup menu No. A02 (P.ON LOAD), the file will be
automatically loaded into USER1 when the power is
turned on. 
						

							Setup menus (continued)
20
SYSTEM menu
No./Item Description
13
SYS HSystem phase adjustment: 74 ns steps
–: Advanced, +: Delayed
Note:
If setting operation is 
performed, the setting value
does not return to factory
(default) setting.
0000–128
::
0128
0
::
0255 127 11
SYS SC
System phase adjustment:
Variable range ±180 °
–: Advanced, +: Delayed
Note:
If setting operation is
performed, the setting
value does not return to
factory (default) setting. 0000–128
::
0128
0
::
0255 127
14
SCH COARSESCH phase adjustment: 90 °units
(The SC phase changes but the H phase does not change.)
–: Advanced, +: Delayed
0000
0
0001 90
0002 180
0003 270
15
SCH FINESCH phase adjustment:
Total variable range: ±45 °or more
(The SC phase changes but the H phase does not change.)
–: Advanced, +: Delayed
0000–32
::
0032
0
::
0064 32
The underlined items indicates the initial setting.
No./Item Description
18
SYS H
OFFSETSystem phase adjustment.
0000–3: –13.4 µsec
0001–2: –8.96 µsec
0002–1: –4.52 µsec
0003
0: 0 sec
0004 1 : +4.52 µsec
0005 2 : +8.96 µsec
0006 3 : +13.4 µsec
Note:
If setting operation is performed, the
setting value does not return to factory
(default) setting.
22
VIDEO LEVELThis sets the video level.
Max. variable range: ±3 dB
0000–128
::
0128
0
::
0255 127
24
(For AJ-SD255P)
HUE
(For AJ-SD255E)
CHROMA
PHASEThis sets the hue (chroma phase).
Max. variable range: ±30 °
0000–128
::
0128
0
::
0255 127
25
CHROMA 
LEVELThis sets the chroma level.
Max. variable range: ±3 dB
0000–128
::
0128
0
::
0255 127
23
(For AJ-SD255P)
SET UP LEVEL
(For AJ-SD255E)
BLACK LEVELThis sets the setup (black) level.
Max. variable range: 14 IRE (100 mV)
0000–128
::
0128
0
::
0255 127
16
AV PHASEThis adjusts the audio output phase
with respect to the video output:
20.8 µs steps
–: The audio output phase is advanced
with respect to the video output.
+: The audio output phase is delayed with
respect to the video output.
0000–128
::
0128
0
::
0255 12730
MENU LOCKThis selects whether the system file
lock mode is to be engaged or released.
0000
OFF:The lock is released (file
data can be changed).
0001 ON :The lock is engaged (file
data cannot be changed).