Panasonic Aj Spd850p Operating Instructions Manual

							
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Setup menus (continued)
Number of lines which can be set for TELETEXT
•When 25 Mbps is the recording/playback format.
No. 800: 
ADD LINE 
25 setting value Number of lines which can be set
[525i system] [625i system]
660:
UMID REC setting value
660:
UMID REC setting value
OFF ON OFF
ON
OFF
YC422
YC411
Y1_B/W
Y1_BPF
C1
Y2_B/W
Y2_BPF
C2
13
5
8
13
5
10
4
5
10
4
14
7
10
14
7
12
5
8
12
5
• When 50 Mbps is the recording/playback format.
No. 801: 
ADD LINE 
50 setting value Number of lines which can be set
[525i system] [625i system]
660:
UMID REC setting value
660:
UMID REC setting value
OFF ON OFF
ON
OFF
YC422
Y4_B/W
Y4_BPF
C4 10
91512
900
LCD 
PROTECTSets LCD protect mode.
0000 OFF : LCD protect mode is off.
0001
ON: LCD protect mode is on.
Notes:
• If no operations are performed on the
front panel, or if the video is not
updated for some length of time, LCD
output is turned off after approximately
five minutes.
• To turn off LCD protect mode, operate a
button or dial on the front panel, or start
playback through the controller.
Note that the operation performed to
turn off LCD protect mode will be
executed.
USER menu 
The underlined items indicates the initial setting.
No./Item Description
901
BL BRIGHT    This sets the brightness of the LCDs
backlight.
0000
NORMAL:
The backlight lights at the normal
brightness level.
0001 HIGH: The backlight lights brightly.
902
GUI OUTPUT       This sets whether to output the GUI
screen display to the ANALOG
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT, ANALOG
COMPOSITE VIDEO OUT and SERIAL
DIGITAL COMPONENT VIDEO OUT
connectors.
0000
OFF:
The screen display is not output.
0001 ON: The screen display is output.
903
P.ON GUI       This sets whether to display the
thumbnail screen when the power is
turned on.
0000
OFF:
The thumbnail screen is not
displayed.
0001 THUMB: The thumbnail screen is displayed. 
						

							
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Setup menus (continued)
No./Item Description
USER menu 
A00
LOADThis selects the user file whose
contents will be loaded into USER1.
0000
USER2: 
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.
Note:
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.
0000
USER2: 
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.
0004 LOCKED : This display appears when all the user
files are in the change prohibit status.
Notes:
• User files whose status have been set
to change prohibit cannot be selected.
• When all the user files are in the
change prohibit status, the  “LOCKED ”
display appears and the contents
cannot be saved.
No./Item Description
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.
0000
OFF:
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.
0000
OFF:
The lock is released
(changes can be made).
0001 ON : The lock is set
(changes are prohibited).
Note:
The lock cannot be set for USER1.
The underlined items indicates the initial setting. Notes:
•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.
• No. A03 (MENU LOCK) is the menu item which can be
set only for the USER2-USER5 files.
It is not displayed with USER1. 
						

							
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Time code, user bit and CTL
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.
The time code values are indicated using the display
and superimpose functions.TCR 00 : 07 : 04 : 24 ↑↑↑↑
Hours 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
(1) Set the memory card recorder to stop mode
(2) Select  “TC ” using the COUNTER button
(3) Set the run mode for the time code generator using the TC REC RUN/FREE RUN switch
REC:
The internal time code generator is advanced during
recording.
FREE: When the power is on, the internal time code
generator is advanced regardless of the operation
mode.
(4) Set the TCG switch to REGEN mode
REGEN:In this mode, the continuity of the original time code
prior to editing is maintained.
PRESET: In this mode, recording is commenced from the value
which was set by the TC PRESET button.
(5) Use the TC PRESET button to set the start number of the time code or user bit
Press the TC PRESET button. The left-most set of
digits starts flashing. To change the value, turn the search dial while
holding down the SEARCH button. 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: • Time code:
[525i system]00:00:00:00 to 23:59:59:29
[625i system] 00:00:00:00 to 23:59:59:24
• User bit:
00:00:00:00 to FF FF FF FF
Repeat steps  and  to change any other values.
Once the start number has been set, press the SET
button.
In the FREE RUN mode, the time code begins to
advance.
Proceed with the recording.

Setting the external time code
(1) Set the memory card recorder to stop mode
(2) Select  “TC ” using the COUNTER button
(3) Set the TCG switch to EXT. (External time code selection)
(4) The 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.
VITC: The VITC of the input video signal is recorded as TC.
Reproducing the time code/user bit
(1) Set the memory card recorder to stop mode
(2) Select  “TC ” or  “UB ” using the COUNTER
button
(3) Press 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 (optional). Note:
LTC must be synchronized with the video signal.
CTL mode
(1) Set the memory card recorder to the stop mode
(2) Select  “CTL ” using the COUNTER button
During playback, the counter displays the play position
as relative to the start.
During recording, the counter value starts from
[0:00:00:00]. If the MODE switch is at the PB setting
when recording ends, the position relative to the start
will be displayed.

T     R   00:01:04:07  
When the time code
signal cannot be read,
an asterix (   ) is
displayed. “
     ”: 1, 3 field
“      ”: 2, 4 field
The colon between the seconds 
and frames changes to a period 
during drop frame mode. 
						

							
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Superimpose screen
The control signals, time code, etc. are displayed using
abbreviations.TV monitor

TCR:::
TCR:::TCR:::

Abbreviations:
CTL :Control signal count value
TCR : Time code data recorded in the SBC area
UBR : User bit data recorded in the SBC area
TCG : Time code data of the time code generator
UBG : User bit data of the time code generator
Note: “TR ” or  “UR ” appears when the data could not be
read properly from the card.

Characters displayed
The background of characters superimposed on the display
can be changed using setup menu No. 011 (CHARA TYPE).

TCR:::
TCR:::

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).

TCR
STOP:::

Operation mode
The memory card recorder ’s operation mode can also be
displayed using setup menu No. 008 (DISPLAY SEL). TV monitor TV monitor
TV monitor TV monitor
TV monitor
deck 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, deck mode and
availability of the video input signal.Notes:
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.
• When the REF VIDEO input signal is available:
Synchronization with the REF VIDEO input signal
• When the REF VIDEO input signal is not available:
Internal synchronization

Start
What is the
setup menu No. 304 (REF LOCK) setting?
Has the unit
been set to the recording mode?
Is the
REF VIDEO input signal available?
Internal synchronization Is the
REF VIDEO input signal available?
Synchronization with theREF VIDEO input signal What is the
setup menu No. 601 (OUT VSYNC) setting?
Is the
video input signal available?
Is the
video input signal a composite signal?
What is
the setup menu No. 303 (STD/NON-STD) setting?
Is the
video input signal a standard or non-standard signal?
Synchronization with
the video input signal
EXT
AUTO/AUTO1
NO
NO YES
YES
N-VF
NO
NO
YES VF
NO
YES
YES
AUTO STD
STD
NON-STD
NON-STD 
						

							
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Audio V fade function
When the settings below are selected for audio processing
between clips or events (setup menu No.727: PB FADE) at
times such as during clip selection and playback or play list
playback, V fade or cut processing is performed for these
sections during playback.
The clips recorded over a multiple number of P2 cards and
the clips created by edit copying are shown in the figure
below.Clips extending over more than one P2 card or
automatically divided and recorded clips using a P2 card
with a memory capacity of 8 GB or more

Event A Event B Clip 2
Noise appears at the edit splice.
Clip 1-1 Clip 1-2
Clip 1

Clip 1-1
Clip 1Clip 1-2

Event A Event B
Clip 2

 
 
 

V fade is performed instantaneously between all clips  and events to reduce noise. Event A Event B
Clip 2
Clip 1-1 Clip 1-2
Clip 1

•When FADE is selected
V fade processing is performed for all the sections
between clips and between the events of edit-copoed
clips.

 
 

V fade is performed instantaneously to eliminate the noise. Event A Event B
Clip 2
Clip 1-1 Clip 1-2
Clip 1

Clip created by edit copying
•When CUT is selected
• When AUTO has been selected
V fade is automatically performed except between
events when clips extending over more than one P2
card or clips automatically divided and recorded using a
P2 card with a memory capacity of 8 GB or more have
been registered on a play list.
Described below is an example where the above two types
of clips are to be played back using the play list function.
Note:
This setting takes effect only when the power is on. 
						

							
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Monitor output channel
The monitor output channels are selected using the
MONITOR SELECT and MONITOR MIX button as shown
below.
Audio recording channel and monitor output selection
Audio recording channel
The audio is selected as shown below by using the
AUDIO MIX switch, REC CH1/CH3 and REC CH2/CH4
buttons on the front panel.
Recordingtrack
CH1
CH2
CH3
CH4Recording signal
CH1 input/CH2 input/CH1 input+CH2 input
CH1 input/CH2 input/CH1 input+CH2 input
CH3 input/CH4 input/CH3 input+CH4 input
CH3 input/CH4 input/CH3 input+CH4 input
Monitoroutput
L
R Output signal
CH1/CH2/CH3/CH4/CH1+CH2/CH3+CH4/
CH1+CH3/CH2+CH4
CH1/CH2/CH3/CH4/CH1+CH2/CH3+CH4/
CH1+CH3/CH2+CH4
Printed circuit board
F1 board (AUDIO)
The underlined items indicates the initial setting.
Switch No. Function
SW100 AUDIO INPUT IMPEDANCE SW
This sets the CH1 audio input
impedance.
HIGH
/600Ω
SW101 AUDIO INPUT IMPEDANCE SW This sets the CH2 audio input
impedance.
HIGH
/600Ω
SW200 AUDIO INPUT IMPEDANCE SW
This sets the CH3 audio input
impedance.
HIGH
/600Ω
SW201 AUDIO INPUT IMPEDANCE SW This sets the CH4 audio input
impedance.
HIGH
/600Ω

SW201
SW200 SW101SW100 
						

							
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Rack mounting
The memory card recorder 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
deck is not available from Panasonic.)
For further details, consult your dealer.
(1) Attach the inner members of the slide rails
Refer to the figure below for the locations where the
screws are to be attached.

ABCDEFGH

Notes:•The length of the screws used is subject to
restriction. (B, H: 10 mm, F: 6 mm)
• Attach the inner members at the same symmetrical
positions on the left (L) side.
• Fix the members in place using 3 screws on each
side (total: 6 screws).
• The letters  “A ” to  “H ” are not actually marked on
the side panels.
(2) Attach the outer member brackets to the rack
Check that the height is the same for the left and right
brackets.
(3) Remove the four screws at the front for attaching the left and right side panels (4) Attach the AJ-MA75P rack mount adapter
using the removed 4 screws

(5) Remove the 4 rubber legs from the bottom ofthe memory card recorder, and install the
memory card recorder in the rack
After the memory card recorder has been installed,
check that it moves smoothly along the rails.

Notes:
•Keep the temperature inside the rack from 41 °F to
104 °F (5 °C to 40 °C).
• Bolt the rack securely to the floor so that it will not
topple over when the memory card recorder is
drawn out.
Locations where the screws are secured on the right
(R) side of the inner members of the slide rails
Inner member Rack-mounting adaptors
EIAJ Standard rack
Fasten it to the rack
with set screws. 
						

							
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Condensation
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 deck or card is moved between
places where the temperature or humidity varies greatly or
when, for instance:
•It is moved to a very humid place full of steam or a room
immediately after it has been heated up.
• It is suddenly moved from a cold location to a hot or humid
location. When moving the deck to locations such as these, leave it
standing for about 10 minutes rather than switching on the
power immediately.
Maintenance
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 deck.
For stubborn dirt or stains, wipe the deck 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.
Note:
Do not use alcohol, benzene, thinners or any other
solvents as they may affect the color of external parts or
damage the deck ’s coating. 
						

							
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Error messages
When a warning occurs in this unit, the error number is
indicated on the counter display.
Open the DIAG menu to display a description of the error on
the counter display or monitor TV. When an operational
malfunction has occurred in the unit, the error number flashes
on the counter display.
DIAG menu
This displays the deck information.
Deck information includes “WARNING ” information,
“ HOURS METER ” (usage time) information and  “UMID
(Unique Material Identifier) ” information.
A DIAG menu appears on the monitor when the monitor
is connected to the VIDEO OUT 3/SDI OUT 3 connector
(optional) on the rear panel.
Displaying the DIAG menu
(1) Press the DIAG button.
The DIAG menu screen is displayed on the monitor, and
the message is displayed on the counter display.
(2) Press the SEARCH button.
Each time the button is pressed, the display changes as
follows:  “WARNING ”,  “HOURS METER ”,  “UMID INFO ”
and so on.
Press the DIAG button again to return to the original
display.

DIAG-MENU
NO WARNING WARNING 0/0
T  R  00:00:00.00
  EJECT
DIAG-MENU
Ser
H00
H20
H30 G4TRA0001
OPERATION
LCD ON
POWER ON
0H
0H
0T
HOURS METERDIAG-MENU
MATNO
COPY         
OWNR
POS
 
DATE
TIME 00001234005678BA
0080458201000001
0
JPN :ORG :USER
+3775m    3D
E 180
’ 00 ’ 00.0 ”
N  90 ’ 00 ’ 00.0 ” 
JAN-28-02
23:30:30 +03h00m UMID INFO
Superimposed display
Warning information display
Normal screen
Front
display
Press DIAG button
Press SEARCH button Hours meter information display
UMID information display