Panasonic Aj Sd93 Operating Instructions Manual

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Error messages (continued)
Monitor display    DescriptionVTR operationCorrective action   
E-01
(LOW RF)This appears when an envelope level
approximately one-third of the normal level
has been detected for more than one
second during playback or recording.Clean the video heads.
E-02
(HIGH ERROR
RATE)This appears when the error rate has
increased to the extent that correction or
interpolation was applied to either the video
or audio playback signals.Clean the video heads.Operation
continues.
Operation
continues.Priority
Low
Monitor display    DescriptionVTR operation
E-29
FRONT LOAD
MOTORThe unit switches to eject mode and if the cassette
fails to move up within 6 seconds, this error number
flashes on the display.
Note:
If the cassette does not move down inside the
machine even when 6 seconds have elapsed since
the cassette was inserted, the VTR is transferred to
the eject mode.Set the POWER switch
to OFF and then to ON
again.
E-31
LOADING 
MOTORIf the unloading operation is not completed within 6
seconds, this error number flashes on the display.
Note:
When the loading operation is not completed within 6
seconds, the VTR is transferred to the eject
(unloading) mode.Set the POWER switch
to OFF and then to ON
again.
E-20
DEWIf condensation is detected, the error number flashes
and the unit transfers to eject mode. The drum rotates
after the cassette is ejected to eliminate the
condensation.
Once the unit is released from condensation status,
the error message display is cleared and the VTR is
able to be used.
• If condensation is detected in the eject mode, the
drum starts rotating as soon as it is detected.
• If condensation is detected when the cassette has
been inserted, the drum rotation is stopped, and
after the tape is ejected, the drum starts rotating.Leave the power on and
wait.EJECT
STOP
STOP
E-35
SERVO CONTROL
ERRORIf there is no response from the servo microcomputer
for 1 second or more, this error number flashes on
the display.Set the POWER switch
to OFF and then to ON
again.STOP
E-37
SERVO COMM
ERRORIf 10 seconds or more elapses and the servo
microcomputer has not followed orders issued by the
system control microcomputer, this error number
flashes on the display.Set the POWER switch
to OFF and then to ON
again.STOP
E-51
FRONT LOAD
ERRORIf the take-up reel rotates without engaging for a
specific period of time during the start or end
processing operation while loading is underway (half
position), this error number flashes on the display.Set the POWER switch
to OFF and then to ON
again.STOP
Corrective action   
Error messages 
						

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Error messages (continued)
E-64
S REEL ROTA
TOO FASTIf the supply reel motor speed is abnormally high, the
error number flashes on the display.Set the POWER switch
to OFF and then to ON
again.STOP
E-67
T REEL ROTA
TOO FASTIf the take-up reel motor speed is abnormally high,
the error number flashes on the display.Set the POWER switch
to OFF and then to ON
again.STOP
E-69
T REEL
TORQUE ERRIf excess torque being applied to the take-up reel
motor is detected, the error number flashes on the
display.Set the POWER switch
to OFF and then to ON
again.STOP
E-70
S REEL
TORQUE ERRIf excess torque being applied to the supply reel
motor is detected or an abnormal current flowing to
the current detection resistor is detected, this error
number flashes on the display.Set the POWER switch
to OFF and then to ON
again.STOP
E-71
CAP TENSION
ERRORIf abnormal tension at the supply side is detected in
the capstan mode, the error number flashes on the
display.Set the POWER switch
to OFF and then to ON
again.STOP
E-72
REEL TENSION
ERRORIf abnormal tension at the supply side is detected in
the reel mode, the error number flashes on the
display.Set the POWER switch
to OFF and then to ON
again.STOP
E-73
REEL DIR
UNMATCHIf the take-up reel motor has rotated in the reverse
direction, this error number flashes on the display.Set the POWER switch
to OFF and then to ON
again.STOP
E-74
DRUM TORQUE
ERRORIf excess torque being applied to the cylinder motor is
detected, this error number flashes on the display.Set the POWER switch
to OFF and then to ON
again.STOP
E-78
M-IF COMM
ERRORIf a problem has been encountered in communication
between the servo microcomputer and mechanism
relay board, this error number flashes on the display.Set the POWER switch
to OFF and then to ON
again.STOP Monitor display    Description
VTR operationCorrective action   
Note:
Consult your dealer if the error message is still displayed even after restarting the unit. E-59
DRUM ROTA
TOO SLOWIf the cylinder motor speed is abnormally low, this
error number flashes on the display.Set the POWER switch
to OFF and then to ON
again.STOP
E-60
DRUM ROTA
TOO FASTIf the cylinder motor speed is abnormally high, this
error number flashes on the display.Set the POWER switch
to OFF and then to ON
again.STOP
E-61
CAP ROTA
TOO SLOWIf the capstan motor speed is abnormally low, the
error number flashes on the display.Set the POWER switch
to OFF and then to ON
again.STOP E-57
S-FF/REW
TIMEOVERIf the start or end processing operation is not
completed, this error number flashes on the display.Set the POWER switch
to OFF and then to ON
again.STOP E-52
W-UP REEL
NOT ROTAIf the take-up reel fails to take up the tape while the
tape is traveling in the state where the total amount of
the tape has not yet been detected after the cassette
was inserted, this error number flashes on the
display.Set the POWER switch
to OFF and then to ON
again.STOP
E-55
UNLOAD ERRORIf the tape has not been taken up during unloading,
this error number flashes on the display.
Set the POWER switch to
OFF and then to ON again.STOP E-53
WINDUP ERRORIf there is an abnormally large discrepancy between
the amount of tape taken up by the take-up reel and
the amount of tape supplied by the supply reel while
the tape is traveling after the total amount of the tape
begins to be detected, this error number flashes on
the display.Set the POWER switch
to OFF and then to ON
again.STOP 
						

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Specifications
Power supply: AC 100 - 240 V, 50 / 60 Hz
Power consumption: 52 W
Operating ambient temperature:
5 °C to 40 °C (41 °F to 104 °F)
Operating ambient humidity:
10 % to 80 % (no condensation)
Weight: 
6.8 kg(14.99 lb)
Dimensions:
214 (W) x 132 (H) x 434 (D) mm
(8 7/16 x 5 3/16 x 17 3/32 inches) 
(excluding support legs and connectors)
Recording format:
DVCPRO50/DVCPRO format selectable
Recording video signals:
For AJ-SD93P: 525i system 
For AJ-SD93E: 625i system 
Recording audio signals:
DVCPRO50 :  48 kHz, 16 bits, 4 channels
DVCPRO :  48 kHz, 16 bits, 2 channels
Recording tracks:
Digital video/audio
Helical track
Time code is recorded in the sub-code area.
Control (CTL): 1 track
Tape speed:
For AJ-SD93P 
67.640 mm/sec. (DVCPRO50)
For AJ-SD93E
67.708 mm/sec. (DVCPRO50)
Recording times:
92 minutes (with AJ-5P92LP)
33 minutes (with AJ-5P33MP)
Tapes used: 
Metal tapes
FF/REW time:
Less than 3 min. (with AJ-5P92LP)
Less than 2 min. (with AJ-5P33MP)
Digital slow: 
-0.43x to +0.43x (DVCPRO, DVCPRO50)
Tape timer accuracy: 
±1 frame (when using continuous CTL signal)
Servo lock time: 
Less than 0.5 sec. (When the format for 2Fmode,
standby ON, or setup menu No. 012 (SYS FORMAT)
is the same as the format recorded to the tape)
VIDEO
Digital video
Sampling frequency:
Y:13.5 MHz; PB/PR: 6.75 MHz (DVCPRO50)
Quantizing: 
8 bits
Video compression method:
DV-Based compression (SMPTE 314M)
Video compression rate:
DVCPRO50 : 1/3.3
DVCPRO : 1/5
Error correction: 
Reed-Solomon product code
Bit rate:
DVCPRO50 : 50 Mbps
DVCPRO : 25 Mbps
Digital IN/Analog Component OUT
Video bandwidth (when using AJ-YA93P, AJ-
YA94G options):
For AJ-SD93P
Y  : 30 Hz to 5.5 MHz (±1 dB),
5.75 MHz (–2 dB)
PB/PR : 30 Hz to 2.5 MHz (±1 dB), 
2.75 MHz (–2 dB)
For AJ-SD93E
Y  : 25 Hz to 5.5 MHz (±1 dB),
5.75 MHz (–2 dB)
PB/PR : 25 Hz to 2.5 MHz (±1 dB), 
2.75 MHz (–2 dB)
S/N ratio: 
Better than 58 dB (Y)
K factor:
Less than 1 % (Y 2T)
Y/PB/PR delay: 
Less than 10 nsec.
Video input signals
Analog component input (option: AJ-YA93P):
BNC x 3 (Y, PB, PR) (also used as VIDEO IN
connectors)
For AJ-SD93P
Y  : 1.0 V[p-p]
PB/PR : 0.486/0.7 V[p-p] selectable 
(75 Ω, 75 % color bar, 7.5 % setup level)
For AJ-SD93E
Y  : 1.0 V[p-p]
PB/PR : 0.7 V[p-p] 
(75 Ω, 100 % color bar)
Analog composite input (option: AJ-YA93P):
BNC x 1
VIDEO: 1.0 V[p-p] (75 Ω)
Reference input (option: AJ-YA93P):
Analog composite, BNC x 2, loop-through, 75 Ω
ON/OFF automatically switched
SDI input (option: AJ-YA94G):
BNC x 1, 
Compliant with SMPTE 259M-C/ITU-R BT. 656-4 standard 
Video output signals
Analog component output (option: AJ-YA93P):
BNC x 3 (Y, PB, PR) (switchable with composite
outputs)
For AJ-SD93P
Y  :  1.0 V[p-p]
PB/PR : 0.486/0.7 V[p-p] selectable 
(75 Ω, 75 % color bar, 7.5 % setup level)
For AJ-SD93E
Y  : 1.0 V[p-p]
PB/PR : 0.7 V[p-p] 
(75 Ω, 100 % color bar)
Analog composite output (option: AJ-YA93P):
BNC x 2, VIDEO1, VIDEO2
SDI output (option: AJ-YA94G):
BNC x 1, 
Compliant with SMPTE 259M-C/ITU-R BT. 656-4 standardMonitor output: 
BNC x 1
Video adjustment ranges
Video output gain: 
±3 dB
Video output chroma gain: 
±3 dB
Video output HUE (chroma phase): 
±30 °
Video output setup level (black level): 
±14 IRE (±100 mV)
Video output sync phase: 
±15 µsec.
Video output SC phase: 
±180 °
indicates safety information.
GENERAL 
						

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Specifications (continued)
AUDIO
Digital Audio
Sampling frequency: 
48 kHz (synchronized with video)
Quantizing: 
16 bits
Frequency response: 
20 Hz to 20 kHz ±1.0 dB (at reference level)
Dynamic range: 
More than 85 dB (1 kHz, emphasis OFF, “A”
weighted)
Distortion: 
Less than 0.1 % (1 kHz, emphasis OFF, reference
level)
Crosstalk: 
Less than –80 dB (1 kHz, between 2 channels)
Wow & flutter: 
Below measurable limits
Headroom: 
For AJ-SD93P: 20 dB
For AJ-SD93E: 18 dB
De-emphasis: 
T1=50 µsec., T2=15 µsec. (ON/OFF automatically
selected)
Audio input signals
Analog input (CH1, CH2, CH3, CH4) (option: AJ-
YA93P):
XLR x 4, 600 Ω/high impedance selectable, 
+4/0/–20 dBu selectable
SDI input (option: AJ-YA94G):
BNC x 1, 
Compliant with SMPTE 259M-C/272M-A
/ITU-R BT. 656-4 standards
Audio output signals
Analog output (CH1, CH2, CH3, CH4) (option: AJ-
YA93P):
XLR x 4, low impedance, +4/0/–20 dBu selectable
SDI output (option: AJ-YA94G):
BNC x 1, 75 Ω, 
Compliant with SMPTE 259M-C/272M-A
/ITU-R BT. 656-4 standards
Monitor output:
PHONO x 2, 600 Ω, –8 dBV
Headphone output:
M3, stereo, 8 Ω, variable level
Other Input/Output Connectors
IEEE 1394 digital input/output:
IEEE 1394, 6 pins x 1,
400/200/100 Mbps selectable
Compliant with IEEE 1394-1995 standard
Compliant with IEC61883-Part 1, Part 2 
Compliant with SMPTE 396M
AV/C Command Set supported
Time code input (option: AJ-YA93P):
BNC x 1, 0.5 to 8.0 V[p-p], 10 kΩ
Time code output (option: AJ-YA93P):
BNC x 1, low impedance, 2.0 ±0.5 V[p-p]
RS-422A input/output (option: AJ-YA93P)
D-sub 9-pin, RS-422A interface
Weight and dimensions when shown are approximately.
Specifications are subject to change without notice. 
						

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