Panasonic Aj Ufc1800 Operating Instructions Manual

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ZOOM H,VPress ZOOM H(F2) and ZOOM V(F3) to change the zoom factor.  This will lock the
horizontal and vertical adjustments together.  Turn the knob to set the desired size.
   EXITPress EXIT to go to the CROP menu.
L, R, T, BPress LEFT(F1), RIGHT(F2), TOP(F3) or BOTTOM(F4) to remove portions of the input
frame.  Small adjustments can be made by successively pushing the function keys or the
knob can be used to easily cover the full range of control.
   EXITPress EXIT to view the resizing PRESETS menu.  F1-5 are shortcut keys to select
popular picture sizes such as letterbox and 14x9.
If the output image does not completely cover the output frame, a black background will be displayed.
To change the background color, go to the SET UP menu.
SET UPPress SET UP and then press EXIT or turn the knob until BACKGROUND COLOR is
displayed.  The double arrow “>>” signifies that multiple menus are available at this level.
 BG COLPress BG COL(F1) to select a predefined color or select CUSTOM and then use F3-5 to
set the RGB values.
Film mode operation
For 24Hz progressive input:
VIDEO INPress VIDEO IN to select the input format and 24Hz frame rate.
FORMATPress FORMAT(F1) to select an HxV progressive value.  Pressing the function key or
turning the knob will cycle through the range of choices.
 F RATEPress F RATE(F2) to select a 23.98/24Hz frame rate.  Pressing the function key or
turning the knob will cycle through the range of choices.
VIDEO OUTPress VIDEO OUT to select the output format and frame rate.  24, 30, 48 and 60Hz rates
are all possible.
FORMATPress FORMAT(F1) to select an HxV value.  Pressing the function key or turning the
knob will cycle through the range of choices.
 F RATEPress F RATE(F2) to select the frame rate.  Pressing the function key or turning the knob
will cycle through the range of choices.  If a 29.97/30Hz or 59.94/60Hz rate is chosen,
then a 3:2 sequence is inserted.  The sequence will be A Frame aligned with one hour
time code values whenever possible.
FLD/FRMPress FLD/FRM(F3) to select field or frame filtering for 23.98/24Hz interlaced or
segmented frame outputs. 
						

							12 For 24Hz interlaced(segmented) input:
VIDEO INPress VIDEO IN to select the input format and 24Hz frame rate.
FORMATPress FORMAT(F1) to select an HxV interlaced value.  Pressing the function key or
turning the knob will cycle through the range of choices.
 F RATEPress F RATE(F2) to select a 23.98/24Hz frame rate.  Pressing the function key or
turning the knob will cycle through the range of choices.
PULLDNPress PULLDN(F3) to select the 2:2 pull-down mode.  Pressing the function key or
turning the knob will cycle through the range of choices.
Output selection is the same as above.
For 30/60Hz input:
VIDEO INPress VIDEO IN to select the input format and 30/60Hz frame rate.
FORMATPress FORMAT(F1) to select an HxV value.  Pressing the function key or turning the
knob will cycle through the range of choices.
 F RATEPress F RATE(F2) to select a 29.97/30Hz or 59.94/60Hz frame rate.  Pressing the
function key or turning the knob will cycle through the range of choices.
PULLDNPress PULLDN(F3) to select the 3:2 pull-down mode.  Pressing the function key or
turning the knob will cycle through the range of choices.
  TIMINGPress TIMING to select the 3:2 REFERENCE and A Frame position.
 3:2 REFPress 3:2 REF(F4) to select the 3:2 pull-down reference.  Pressing the function key or
turning the knob will cycle through the range of choices.  EXT requires a special black
burst reference to be used (conforming to SMPTE 318).  TIME CODE will use one hour
values as A Frame locations.  MANUAL requires the position to be set each time the
input sequence is interrupted.
 3:2 POSPress 3:2 POS(F5) to select the A Frame position with respect to the 3:2 reference.
Pressing the function key or turning the knob will cycle through the range of choices.
This allows for manually setting the position or offsetting the position from normal
reference points.
Output selection is the same as above. 
						

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MENU TREE
HOME
F1 F2 F3 F4 F5
VERSION DEFAULTS
PRESET
F1 F2 F3 F4 F5
SAVE RECALL TITLE DELETE (DETAILS)
TITLE
F1 F2 F3 F4
 SP/CLR SAVE
VIDEO IN
F1 F2 F3
FORMAT F RATE PULLDN
VIDEO OUT
F1 F2 F3
FORMAT F RATE FLD/FRM
FILTER
F1 F2 F3 F4 F5
H RESP V RESP H ENH V ENH 2-D ENH
TIMING      SYSTEM
F1 F2 F3 F4
REF IN GL TYPE LIN ADV SYS H
    FILM MODE
F1 F2 F3
“A” POS 3:2 REF TC SYNC
RESIZE
     ZOOM/PAN
F1 F2 F3 F4 F5
ZM MODE ZOOM H ZOOM V PAN H PAN V
     CROP
F1 F2 F3 F4
LEFT RIGHT TOP BOTTOM
     PRESETS
F1 F2 F3 F4 F5
FIT H FIT V FIT H&V 14:9 13:9
GAIN
     Y-Pr-Pb
F1 F2 F3 F4
YPrPbBLACK
     CONV COLORIMETRY
F1 F2
INPUT OUTPUT 
						

							14 DIAG
F1 F2 F3 F4 F5
ALL↓MON’D↓TRIG’D↓RETRIG MON/MASK
ALL, MON’D, TRIG’D
F1 F3 F5
MASK TRG TYPE (RETRIG)
AUDIO      INPUT SELECTION
F1 F2
CH1-4 CH5-8
     SYNCHRO
F1 F2
CH1-4 CH5-8
     DELAY
F1
DELAY
TEST      SIG GEN
F1 F2
SELECT F STORE
SETUP      BACKGROUND COLOR
F1 F2 F3 F4
BG COL CUST R CUST G CUST B
     POWER UP
F1 F2
STATE SELECT
     TIME CODE-INPUT
F1
SOURCE
     TIME CODE-OUTPUT
F1 F2 F3 F4 F5
EXT_LTC S_VITC VITC1 VITC2 DF MODE
 (EXT_LTC) (S_VITC)  (S_LTC) (DF_MODE)
      LOCK
F1 F2 F3
PASSWD PRESETS CONTROLS 
						

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Front Panel Controls
All operation of the AJ-UFC1800 is performed by means of the front panel controls.  These controls are used to
activate presets, select input and output formats, adjust control settings, and perform diagnostic testing.  The front
panel consists of a 4x40 character display, 5 function buttons, an EXIT button, 12 menu buttons, and a control knob
for making adjustments.  There is also a LOCAL/REMOTE switch to select either front panel or remote control
modes.  In remote mode, the remote port is active and the front panel controls are ignored.  In local mode, the front
panel is active and the remote ports are disabled.
All of the front panel menus, with descriptions of their operation are shown below.  In all cases, the EXIT button
takes the user back to the previous menu.
Home Menu
The HOME menu is activated by pushing the HOME button on the UFC front panel.  This menu shows what input
and output formats have been selected in the current configuration.
HOME
INPUT: 1920x1080I/29.97Hz
OUTPUT: 1280x720p/59.94Hz (UNLOCK)
VERSION DEFAULTS
F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 EXIT
F4 – Displays the current version of the system software.
F5 – Sets all parameters to factory default values.  Input and output format selections are preserved.  This button
must be held for more than two seconds.
Turning the knob displays all of the system parameters that are currently set for this conversion.
IN PUT FORMAT: 1920X 1080I [F1]
INPUT F R ATE: 29.97Hz [F2]
VI DEO INPUT PULLDOWN: OFF [F3]
VIDEO INPUT 3:2 REFERENCE: [N/A]
F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 EXIT
The function keys take you directly to the menu that sets the related parameter.  If a given parameter does not apply
to the current set-up, then “[N/A]” will appear instead of a function key number.  On returning to the HOME menu,
you will return to the same location in the menu.  Pressing EXIT will return to the top display showing the input and
output formats. 
						

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Preset Menu
The PRESET menu is activated by pushing the PRESET button on the UFC front panel.  This menu allows the user
to look at preset system configurations that have been saved in memory.  All system parameters are stored in a
preset file, including input and output formats, zoom & pan settings, timing adjustments, etc.  Up to 16 preset files
are stored in the system, and can be saved or recalled from this menu.  The first eight presets can be password
protected.
PRESET
SYSTEM PRESET 1
TITLE: HD I TO HD P
1920X1080I/30HZ→1280X720P/60Hz
SAVE RECALL TITLE DELETE
F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 EXIT
Knob – Scrolls through the available presets (#1 to #16).
F1 – Saves the current system configuration to the displayed preset.
F2 – Recalls the displayed preset to the current system configuration.
F3 – Calls up the title menu.
F4 – Deletes the current system configuration stored in the displayed preset number.
Note: F2-F4 will not appear unless the corresponding preset is already saved.  F1, F2 and F4 must be held for more
than two seconds to take effect.
TITLE
This menu allows a text string to be set to label the current preset file.
SYSTEM PRESET1 >> TITLE CHANGE
TITLE:
^
 SP/CLR SAVE
F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 EXIT
F1 – Moves the cursor to the left.
F2 – Moves the cursor to the right.
F3 – Inserts a space or clears the current character.
F4 – Saves the text to the displayed preset number. 
						

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Video In Menus
The VIDEO IN menus are activated by pushing the VIDEO IN button on the UFC front panel.  These menus allow
the user to select the input video format for the system. The format, and frame rate, are selected independently, with
the system providing feedback to the user if the format & frame rate selected are not compatible.  These menus also
allow the user to select film processing modes and to select the source of the 3:2 reference.  Pull-down mode selects
the frame processing that will be performed by the system: either none, 2:2 pull-down, or 3:2 pull-down.  For 3:2
pull-down cases, a reference must be provided to signal the start of a 5 frame, 3:2 sequence.  This reference may
come from time code, SMPTE 318 black burst with frame flags or can be manually set.
VIDEO IN
If SD or HD auto detect mode is selected, then the related SDI input is monitored for format information.  If a valid
format is detected, then the system is configured for that particular format
VIDEO IN
FORMAT: 1920X1080i 30Hz
FORMAT F RATE PULLDN
F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 EXIT
F1 – Activates knob to select an input video format (e.g., AUTO HD, 1920x1080I, 1280x720P).
F2 – Activates knob to select an input frame rate (AUTO HD, AUTO SD, 60, 59.94, 50, 48, 47.95, 30, 29.97, 25,
24, 23.98).
F3 – Activates knob to select the 2:2 or 3:2 pull-down frame processing mode for input (OFF, 2:2 or 3:2).
VIDEO IN (auto format mode)
VIDEO IN
FORMAT: AUTO HD
detected mode: 1920x1080i/30Hz
FORMAT F RATE PULLDN
F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 EXIT
Note:   Function keys operate the same as above.
Video Out Menu
The VIDEO OUT menu is activated by pushing the VIDEO OUT button on the UFC front panel. This menu allows
the user to select the output video format for the system.  The format and frame rate are selected independently, with
the system providing feedback to the user if the format & frame rate selected are not compatible.  The output frame
rate must also match the input frame rate; either matching exactly, or related through 2:2 or 3:2 pull-down (for
example: if the input frame rate is 60, the output may be 60, 30, or 24).
VIDEO OUT
F ORMAT: 1920X1080i 24Hz
FORMAT F RATE FLD/FRM
F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 EXIT
F1 – Activates knob to select an output video format (e.g., 1920x1080I, 1280x720P).
F2 – Activates knob to select an output frame rate (60, 59.94, 50, 48, 47.95, 30, 29.97, 25, 24, 23.98).
F3 – Selects either field or frame filtering for 2:2 or 3:2 film outputs.  This selection only appears when it is
appropriate. 
						

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Filter Menu
The FILTER menu is activated by pushing the FILTER button on the UFC front panel. This menu allows the user to
select the filtering and enhancement responses for the system.  The user may select different responses or
enhancement settings depending upon the type of conversion being done (up or down) or the nature of the source
material (soft material may need more enhancement, noisy material may need less).
FILTER
H RESP V RESP H ENH V ENH 2-D ENH
F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 EXIT
F1 – Activates knob to select the horizontal filter response (Wide, Standard, or Narrow).
F2 – Activates knob to select the vertical filter response (Wide, Standard, or Narrow).
F3 – Activates knob to select the amount of horizontal enhancement (0 to +6dB in 0.5dB steps).
F4 – Activates knob to select the amount of vertical enhancement (0 to +6dB in 0.5dB steps).
F5 – Activates knob to select the amount of two-dimensional enhancement (0 to +7dB in 1dB steps).
Note:   H ENH and V ENH operate on the input format during the band-limiting process while 2-D ENH operates
on the output format.  H ENH and V ENH have upper mid-band peaks while 2-D ENH has its peak at the
upper band edge.
Timing Menu
The TIMING menu is activated by pushing the TIMING button on the UFC front panel. The SYSTEM menu allows
the user to select the sync reference for the system, as well as the type of sync used for the genlock output (bi-level
or tri-level).  Timing of the output video with respect to sync may also be adjusted by line (line advance) or by
sample (horizontal position).  If the horizontal position exceeds the total number of samples per output line; line
advance will automatically be increased by one, and the horizontal position will be reset to zero.
The FILM MODE menu allows for selection of a 3:2 reference, if applicable and allows for offsetting the film frame
position that is referenced.  When time code is used as a reference, the hour that is used as the synchronization point
may also be set.
SYSTEM
TIMING >> SYSTEM
REF IN GL TYPE LIN ADV SYS H
F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 EXIT
F1 – Activates knob to select the sync reference (Input, External Bi-Level, External Tri-Level, or Black Burst).
F2 – Activates knob to select the genlock output sync type (Bi-Level or Tri-Level).
F3 – Activates knob to select the line advance value (0-7H).
F4 – Activates knob to select the horizontal position value (0-1H).
Note: If an external sync source is selected, the video input must be vertically locked to the same source. 
						

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TIMING >> FILM MODE
“A“ POS 3:2 REF TC SYNC
F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 EXIT
F1 – Activates knob to manually set the A Frame position or to offset the position from the nominal value when
triggering from an external reference.
F2 – Activates knob to select the source of the 3:2 reference (EXT, TIME CODE or MANUAL).
F3 – Activates knob to select the synchronization point for a time code reference (1-23 hours).
Note: F2 is only active for 3:2 inputs or outputs.  F3 is only active when TIME CODE is selected as a reference.
Resize Menus
The RESIZE menus are activated by pushing the RESIZE button on the UFC front panel. These menus allow the user
to set values of all resizing adjustments.  Three submenus are available by turning the knob: ZOOM/PAN, CROP
and PRESETS.
ZOOM/PAN
Zoom is the scale factor applied to the input image so that zoom = 1 means the input frame size just fits the output
frame size (either horizontally or vertically, whichever is larger).  Pan is the spatial offset of the input frame from
the center position of the output frame, where pan = 1 or –1 means the input frame just leaves the output frame.
RESIZE >> ZOOM/PAN
CURRENT PRESET: FIT H&V
ZM MODE ZOOM H ZOOM V PAN H PAN V
F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 EXIT
F1 – Activates knob to select the horizontal & vertical zoom mode (Variable, Pass H, Pass V or Pass H&V).
F2 – Activates knob to select the horizontal zoom value (.25 to 8).
F3 – Activates knob to select the vertical zoom value (.25 to 8).
F4 – Activates knob to select the horizontal pan value (-1 to +1).
F5 – Activates knob to select the vertical pan value (-1 to +1).
Note 1: Pass modes map input samples directly to output samples using no filtering.
Note 2: Holding F2 and F3 down for 1 sec. locks H and V zoom control together.
CROP
Crop is the number of samples or lines that are removed from a given edge of the input frame. (This is usually done
to get rid of edge anomalies.)
RESIZE >> CROP
LEFT RIGHT TOP BOTTOM
F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 EXIT
F1 – Activates knob to select the left crop value.
F2 – Activates knob to select the right crop value.
F3 – Activates knob to select the top crop value.
F4 – Activates knob to select the bottom crop value. 
						

							20 PRESETS
The FIT functions are used to automatically set up different aspect ration conversions from input to output.  Some
examples follow.  If input=16x9 and output=4x3: then FIT H=letterbox, FIT V=side cut, FIT H&V=anamorphic
squeeze.  If input=4x3 and output=16x9: then FIT H=top&bottom cut, FIT V=side panel, FIT H&V=anamorphic
stretch.
RESIZE >> PRESETS
ZOOM H: 1.333333 ZOOM V: 1.000000
CURRENT PRESET: FIT H&V
FIT H FIT V FIT H&V 14:9 13:9
F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 EXIT
F1 – Scales to match input size to output size along horizontal axis (maintaining the aspect ratio).
F2 – Scales to match input size to output size along vertical axis (maintaining the aspect ratio).
F3 – Scales to match input size to output size along both horizontal and vertical axis (may distort the aspect ratio).
F4 – Sets a 14x9 aspect ratio when the input and output formats have different aspect ratios.
F5 – Sets a 13x9 aspect ratio when the input and output formats have different aspect ratios.
Note:  CURRENT PRESET will only be displayed if a preset size is active.
Gain Menus
The GAIN menus are activated by pushing the GAIN button on the UFC front panel. This menu allows the user to
adjust the color component gains and black level settings of the system.  These adjustments may be used for color
correction of the input video, and also for changing the brightness and contrast of the image.  Alternate color space
conversion matrices can be selected if the user wants to override the normal format settings.  Two submenus are
available by turning the knob: LEVEL ADJUST and COLOR MATRICES.
LEVEL ADJUST
GAIN > Y-Pr-Pb
Y Pr Pb BLACK
F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 EXIT
F1 – Activates knob to select the Y gain value (0-1.4).
F2 – Activates knob to select the Pr gain value (0-1.4).
F3 – Activates knob to select the Pb gain value (0-1.4).
F4 – Activates knob to select the black level value (+7.4/- 7.5 IRE).
COLOR MATRICES
GAIN > CONV COLORIMETRY
INPUT OUTPUT
F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 EXIT
F1 – Activates knob to select the input color matrix (240, 601, 709).
F2 – Activates knob to select the output color matrix (240, 601, 709).
Note:   Default values are set when input or output formats are changed.