Panasonic Aj Sd965 Operating Instructions Manual

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Setup menus(continued)
The underlined items indicates the initial setting.
USER menu
No./ItemDescription
900
LCD PROTECTThis sets the LCD monitor
’s saving function
(see page 11).
0000 OFF:
The saving function is not established.
0001ON:
The saving function is established.
901
BL BRIGHT This sets the brightness of the LCD
monitor’s backlight.
0000NORMAL:
The backlight lights at the normal brightness.
0001 HIGH:
The backlight lights more brightly than normal.
No./Item Description
USER menu
No./ItemDescription
A00
LOADThis selects the user file whose contents will
be loaded into USER1.
0000USER2:
The USER2 file contents are
loaded.
0001 USER3:The USER3 file contents are
loaded.
0002 USER4:The USER4 file contents are
loaded.
0003 USER5:The USER5 file contents are
loaded.

When the SET button is pressed after loading,
the setting will be stored in the memory. When
the MENU button is pressed, the setting will not
be changed.
A01
SAVE This selects the user file into which the
USER1 settings will be saved.
0000USER2:
The settings are saved in
USER2.
0001 USER3:The settings are saved in
USER3.
0002 USER4:The settings are saved in
USER4.
0003 USER5:The settings are saved in
USER5.
0004LOCKED:
This display appears when all the user files
are in the change prohibit status.

O User files whose status have been set to
change prohibit cannot be selected.
O When all the user files are in the change
prohibit status, the “LOCKED” display appears
and the contents cannot be saved.
A02
P. ON LOAD This loads the contents of the selected user
file into USER1 and it starts operation with
the USER1 settings when the power is turned
on.
0000OFF:
Operation is started with the settings of the
previously set user file.
0001 USER2:
The contents of USER2 are loaded into
USER1 and operation is started with the
USER1 settings.
0002 USER3:
The contents of USER3 are loaded into
USER1 and operation is started with the
USER1 settings.
0003 USER4:
The contents of USER4 are loaded into
USER1 and operation is started with the
USER1 settings.
0004 USER5:
The contents of USER5 are loaded into
USER1 and operation is started with the
USER1 settings.
A03
MENU LOCK This selects whether to set or release the
user file (USER2 – USER5) lock mode.
0000OFF:
The lock is released (changes
can be made).
0001 ON:The lock is set (changes are
prohibited).

The lock cannot be set for USER1.

O No. A00 (LOAD), No. A01 (SAVE) and No. A02 (P.ON LOAD) are
the menu items which can be set only for USER1.
They are not displayed with the USER2 – USER5 files.
O No. A03 (MENU LOCK) is the menu item which can be set only for
the USER2 – USER5 files. 
It is not displayed with USER1.
A04
PF1 ASSIGN This registers the setup menu item in 
(CH1 button of INSERT button).PF1
A05
PF2 ASSIGNThis registers the setup menu item in 
(CH2 button of INSERT button).PF2
A06
PF3 ASSIGNThis registers the setup menu item in 
(CH3 button of INSERT button).PF3
A07
PF4 ASSIGNThis registers the setup menu item in 
(CH4 button of INSERT button).PF4 
						

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Time code/user bit
Time code
The time code is used when the time code signal
generated by the time code generator (time code
signal generator) is to be recorded on the tape, its
values are to be read by the time code reader (time
code signal reader), and the absolute position of the
tape is to be displayed in increments of hours,
minutes, seconds and frames.
The time code is written in the sub-code area (data
area) of the helical track. This enables insert editing to
be conducted independently using the time code
alone. In addition, the VTR’s playback speed can be
read from the stop mode to slow-motion playback up to
high-speed play (approx. 50anormal speed/approx.
100a when using DVCPRO tape).
The time code value appears on the counter display.  It
is also superimposed onto the display of the TV
monitor which has been connected to the VIDEO OUT
3 connector or SDI OUT 3 connector, but it does not
appear on the front panel’s LCD monitor.
TCR 00 : 07 : 04 : 24
ttt tHours Minutes Seconds Frames
User bit
“User bit” refers to the 32-bit (8-digit) data frame
among the time code signals which has been released
to users. It enables operator numbers values to be
recorded.
The alphanumeric characters which can be used for
the user bit are the figures 0 to 9 and the letters A to F.
Setting the internal time code
1Set the VTR to stop mode.
3Use the TC (REC RUN/FREE RUN) switch to set
the operation mode in which the internal time code
generator is to be advanced.
REC RUN: The internal time code generator is advanced
during recording.
The time code advances all the time when the
TC (REGEN/PRESET) switch is at the REGEN
position.
FREE RUN: When the power is on, the internal time code
generator is advanced regardless of the
operation mode.
4Use the TC (REGEN/PRESET) switch to set the re-
generating mode.
REGEN:In this mode, the continuity of the original time
code prior to editing is maintained.O A more detailed setting can be performed
using setup menu No. 503 (TCG REGEN) and
No. 504 (REGEN MODE).
PRESET: In this mode, recording is commenced from the
value which was set by the 
(SHIFT+PLAYER).O During automatic editing, whatever has been
selected for the menu No. 504 setting is used
for regeneration even when the TCG switch
has been set to PRESET.
TC PRESET
5Use the  (SHIFT+PLAYER) to set the
start number of the time code or user bit.
1 Press the  (SHIFT+PLAYER). The
left-most set of digits starts flashing.
2 To change the value, turn the search dial while
holding down the search button.
3 Turn the search dial to select the set of digits that
is to be set.  The digits selected start flashing.
The setting ranges are as follows:
O Time code:
[625i system] 00:00:00:00 to 23:59:59:24
[525i system] 00:00:00:00 to 23:59:59:29
O User bit:
00:00:00:00 to FF FF FF FF
4 Repeat steps 2 and 3to change any other
values.
5 Once the start number has been set, press the
SET button.
In the FREE RUN mode, the time code begins to
advance.
6 Proceed with the recording or editing.
TC PRESET
TC PRESET
2Select “TC” using the COUNTER button. 
						

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Time code/user bit(continued)
Setting the external time code
1Set the VTR to stop mode.
3Set the TCG switch to EXT. (External time code
selection)
4The following settings can be selected with setup
menu No. 505 (EXT TC SEL).
LTC:The LTC signal input to the TIME CODE IN
connector (XLR) on the rear panel is recorded as
TC.
LTC must be synchronized with the video signal.
VITC: The VITC of the input video signal is recorded as
TC.
2Select “TC” using the COUNTER button.
Reproducing the time code/user bit
1Set the VTR to stop mode.
3Press the PLAY button.
Playback starts and the time code is shown on the
display.
When the SUPER switch is set to ON, the time
code value is superimposed on the video signals
from the VIDEO OUT 3/SDI OUT 3 connector.

When the time code signal cannot be read, the time
code is automatically interpolated by the CTL signal.
The display appears as shown below.
2Select “TC” or “UB” using the COUNTER button.
T 2 R 00:01:04:072
When the time code
signal cannot be read,
an asterix (2 ) is
displayed. “   ”:
1, 3 field
“2”: 2, 4 field
The colon between the seconds
and frames changes to a period
during drop frame mode. 
						

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Display position
The position of the characters superimposed on the
display can be changed using setup menus No. 009
(CHARA H-POS) and No. 010 (CHARA V-POS).
Superimpose screen
The control signals, time code, etc. are displayed using
abbreviations.Characters displayed
The background of characters superimposed on the
display can be changed using setup menu No. 011
(CHARA TYPE).
TCR  
22: 
22 : 
22 : 
22
TV monitorT
T C
C R
R  
2
2 2
2 :
:
 
2
2 2
2 :
:
 
2
2 2
2 :
:
 
2
2 2
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 count value
TCR : Time code data recorded in the SBC area 
TCR. : Time code data recorded in the VAUX area 
UBR : User bit data recorded in the SBC area 
UBR. : User bit data recorded in the VAUX area 
TCG : Time code data of the time code generator
UBG : User bit data of the time code generator

[T
2R], [T2R.], [U2R] or [U2R.] is displayed when
the data has not been read correctly from the tape.
Operation mode
The VTR’ s operation mode can also be displayed
using setup menu No. 008 (DISPLAY SEL).
TCR   22: 
22 : 
22 : 
22
STOP
TV monitor
VTR operation mode 
						

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Video output signals and servo reference signal
This section explains how the output signals and servo
reference signal are selected.
External synchronization of video
output signals
The video output signals are output in synchronization
with the REF VIDEO input signal or video input signal.
As shown in the figure below, this signal is selected in
accordance with the setup menu settings, VTR mode
and availability of the video input signal.
Synchronization is determined as follows depending
on the availability of the REF VIDEO input signal when
“
BB” , “CB100”  or “CB75”  has been selected as the
setup menu No. 600 (INT SG) setting.
O When the REF VIDEO input signal is available:
Synchronization with the REF VIDEO input signal
O When the REF VIDEO input signal is not available:
Internal synchronization
Start
What is the 
setup menu No. 304 (SERVO REF) setting?
EXT
Is the unit 
in one of the editing  modes? YES
Has the unit 
been set to the recording mode? YES
AUTO/AUTO1
What is the 
setup menu No. 601 (OUT VSYNC)  setting?
Is the 
video input signal available?
N-VF
YES
VF
What is the 
setup menu No. 304 (SERVO REF) setting?
AUTO
AUTO1
NO
NO
Is the 
REF VIDEO input signal available?
Internal synchronization Synchronization with the
REF VIDEO input signal Synchronization with 
the video input signal
YES
NO Is the 
REF VIDEO input signal available? NO
NO
NON-STD Is the 
video input signal a composite signal?
YES NO
What is 
the setup menu No. 303 (STD/NON-STD)  setting?
AUTO
NON-STD Is the 
video input signal a standard or non-standard signal?
STD STD
YES 
						

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Video output signals and servo reference signal(continued)
Servo reference signal
The REF VIDEO input signal or video input signal is
selected as the servo reference signal.
As shown in the figure below, the signal is selected in
accordance with the setup menu settings, VTR mode
and availability of the video input signal.
Synchronization is determined as follows depending
on the availability of the REF VIDEO input signal when
“
BB” , “CB100”  or “CB75”  has been selected as the
setup menu No. 600 (INT SG) setting.
O When the REF VIDEO input signal is available:
Synchronization with the REF VIDEO input signal
O When the REF VIDEO input signal is not available:
Internal synchronization
Start
What is the 
setup menu No. 304 (SERVO REF) setting?
EXT
Is the unit 
in one of the editing modes? YES
Has the unit 
been set to the recording mode? YES
AUTO/AUTO1
Is the 
video input signal available?
YES
NO
NO
Is the 
REF VIDEO input signal available?
Internal synchronization Synchronization with the
REF VIDEO input signal Synchronization with 
the video input signal
YES
NO NO 
						

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Audio V fade function
When editing tapes, the edit point splicing selection
(setup menu No. 311 and 312) information is recorded
on the tape. This information is then sensed during
playback, and V fade or cut processing is automatically
performed for these sections. 
However, only when the playback fade selection (No.
727) is AUTO.

OWhen the playback fade selection (No. 727) is CUT,
cut processing is performed for all splices.
O When the playback fade selection (No. 727) is
FADE, V fade processing is performed for all
splices.
When the edit point splicing selection (setup menu
No. 311 and 312) is CUT
Audio signal A
Noise appears at the edit splice. Audio signal B
When the edit point splicing selection (setup menu
No. 311 and 312) is FADE
Audio signal A
V fade is performed instantaneously to
eliminate the noise. Audio signal B 
						

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Audio recording channel and monitor output selection
Audio recording channel
The audio recording channels are selected on the
AUDIO setup menu as shown below.
Recordingtrack
CH1 Recording signal
CH1 input/CH2 input/CH1 input+CH2 input
CH2 CH1 input/CH2 input/CH1 input+CH2 input
CH3CH3 input/CH4 input/CH3 input+CH4 input
CH4CH3 input/CH4 input/CH3  input+CH4 input
CUE CH1 input/CH2 input/CH1 input+CH2 input/
CH3 input/CH4 input/CH3 input+CH4 input/
CH1 input+CH2 input+CH3 input+CH4 input
Monitor output channel
The monitor output channels are selected using the
AUDIO MON SEL (L and R) and AUDIO MON SEL
(MIX) buttons as shown below.
Monitor
output
L Output signal
CH1/CH2/CH3/CH4/CH1+CH2/CH3+CH4/
CH1+CH3/CH2+CH4/CUE
R CH1/CH2/CH3/CH4/CH1+CH2/CH3+CH4/
CH1+CH3/CH2+CH4/CUE
Printed circuit board
F1 board (AUDIO)
Switch No.
Function
SW100 AUDIO INPUT IMPEDANCE SW
This sets the CH1 audio input impedance.
HIGH
/600Ω
SW101 AUDIO INPUT IMPEDANCE SWThis sets the CH2 audio input impedance.
HIGH
/600Ω
SW200 AUDIO INPUT IMPEDANCE SWThis sets the CH3 audio input impedance.
HIGH
/600Ω
SW201 AUDIO INPUT IMPEDANCE SWThis sets the CH4 audio input impedance.
HIGH
/600Ω
The underlined items indicates the initial setting.
SW101
SW100
SW201
SW200 
						

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ABCDEF GH
2Attach the outer member brackets to the rack.
Check that the height is the same for the left and
right brackets.
3Remove the four screws at the front for attaching
the left and right side panels.
4Attach the AJ-MA75P rack mount adapter using the
same 4 screws.
1Attach the inner members of the slide rails.
Refer to the figure below for the locations where the
screws are to be attached.
The unit can be mounted into a 19-inch standard rack
using the optional rack-mounting adaptors (AJ-
MA75P). For the installation rails, it is recommended
that the 18-inch rail and bracket (model number
CC3061-99-0400) by Chassis Trak be used. (The
complete slide rail and bracket unit is not available
from Panasonic.) 
For further details, consult your dealer.
Rack mounting

O
The length of the screws used is subject to
restriction. (B, G: 10 mm, E: 6 mm)
O Attach the inner members at the same
symmetrical positions on the left (L) side.
O Fix the members in place using 3 screws on
each side (total: 6 screws).
O The letters “ A” to “ H” are not actually marked on
the side panels.
Inner member
Locations where the screws are secured on the right (R)
side of the inner members of the slide rails
Rack-mounting adaptors
5Remove the 4 rubber legs from the bottom of the
unit, and install the unit in the rack.
After the unit has been installed, check that it
moves smoothly along the rails.
Standard rack
Fasten it to the rack with set
screws.

O Keep the temperature inside the rack to between
5°C and 40°C.
O Bolt the rack securely to the floor so that it will not
topple over when the VTR is drawn out. 
						

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This unit is equipped with an auto head cleaning
function which automatically reduces the amount of dirt
on the video heads. However, in order to maximize the
unit’s reliability, it is recommended that the video
heads be cleaned as and when appropriate. For further details on how to actually clean the heads,
consult with one of our service companies or with your
dealer.
Video head cleaning
Condensation occurs due to the same principle
involved when droplets of water form on a window
pane of a heated room. It occurs when the unit or tape
is moved between places where the temperature or
humidity varies greatly or when, for instance:
O
It is moved to a very humid place full of steam or a
room immediately after it has been heated up.
O It is suddenly moved from a cold location to a hot or
humid location. When moving the unit to locations such as these,
leave it standing for about 10 minutes rather than
switching on the power immediately.
If condensation occurs in the unit, “
E-20” will flash on
the counter display and the cassette will be
automatically ejected.
Leave the unit with the power on until “ E-20” is cleared
from the display.
Condensation
Before starting any maintenance work, switch the
power to OFF and, holding the plug, unplug the cord
from the socket.
Use a soft cloth to clean the outside of the unit.
For stubborn dirt or stains, wipe the unit with a cloth
that has been lightly dampened with well-diluted
kitchen detergent and wrung out thoroughly.
After wiping off the dirt with the damp cloth, finish it off
with a dry cloth. 
Do not use alcohol, benzene, thinners or any other
solvents as they may affect the color of external parts
or damage the unit’s coating.
Maintenance
Attaching the dust cover
Screws
Dust cover