Panasonic Aj Yad250 Operating Instructions Manual

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Digital Video Interface Board
Operating Instructions
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FRANÇAIS 
						

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This digital video interface board is designed to be used
exclusively with the model AJ-D250 digital VTR.  It cannot
be used with model AJ-D230 or AJ-D230H.
For details concerning its installation in the model AJ-
D250, consult your dealer.
Precautions
ODo not touch the product with wet hands.
ODo not drop the product or expose it to bumps or shocks.
ODo not attempt to modify the product.
Doing so could cause it to malfunction.
Model supported
Digital VTR: AJ-D250
CAUTION:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR SHOCK
HAZARD, REFER MOUNTING OF THE OPTIONAL
INTERFACE BOARD TO AUTHORIZED SERVICE
PERSONNEL.
indicates safety information. 
						

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Contents
Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E– 1
Model supported . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E– 1
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E– 2
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E– 3
RS-232C hardware specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E– 4
Checking the software version . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E– 5
Installing the board in an AJ-D250 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E– 6
Equipment connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E– 11
AJ-D250 settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E– 14
Superimposed display screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E– 15
AJ-D250 set-up menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E– 16
AJ-D250 VTR modes and input/output statuses . . . . . . E– 19
RS-232C  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E– 23
Error Messages  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E– 29
Features
This product is a digital video interface board which is designed
exclusively for use in the AJ-D250 VTR.
Installing this board in the AJ-D250 creates an environment in
which AV signals or time codes can be transmitted digitally
between AJ-D250 units. (Compliant with IEEE1394-1995
standard.)
An RS-232C connector (9-pin) is provided as a standard
accessory.
RS-232C control is enabled using the accessory 9-pin/25-pin
conversion connector. 
						

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Specifications
$Digital video interface board
Dimensions (Wa
Ha
D) :
6 3/16˝a
4 3/16˝a
1 1/16˝ (157a
105a
26 mm)
Weight :0.3036 lb (138 g)
Power consumption :2 W
OItems packed with board
Display label
9-pin/25-pin conversion connector
Hexagonal head screws (for metric screw threads)
Concerning which hexagonal head screws are to be
used
The accessory 9-pin/25-pin conversion connector comes
with two hexagonal head screws for inch-standard screw
threads.
If metric screw threads are used by the device which is to
be connected, replace the hexagonal head screws with the
ones with metric screw threads which are also packed
together with the connector.
Hexagonal head screws
(for inch-standard screw
threads)Hexagonal head screws
(for metric screw threads)
Plain washer
Spring lock washer
Hexagonal nut 
						

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RS-232C hardware specifications
External interface specifications
Connector:
D-SUB, 9 pins, DCE specifications (straight cable supported)
For details on other specifications relating to RS-232C, refer to
the operating instructions of the AJ-D250.
Pin No. Signal Description
2RD (RXD) Received data
3SD (TXD) Transmitted data
4ER (DTR) Data terminal ready
5SG (GND) Signal ground
6DR (DSR) Data set ready
7RS (RTS) Request to send
8CS (CTS) Clear to send
2 RD (RXD)
3 SD (TXD)
4 ER (DTR)
5 SG (GND)
6 DR (DSR)
7 RS (RTS)
8 CS (CTS)2 RD (RXD)
3 SD (TXD)
4 ER (DTR)
5 SG (GND)
6 DR (DSR)
7 RS (RTS)
8 CS (CTS)
Example of wiring connections
Personal computer side
(D-SUB, 9-pin connector)
VTR side 
						

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IF : 1.04-00-0.00
AVSYS : 1.06-00-0.00
:
:
:
:
Checking the software version
Check the software version of the AJ-D250 before installing the
AJ-YAD250P in the AJ-D250.
If it is an old version, it must be upgraded.
Please consult your dealer.
How to check to the software version
1.Connect a monitor to the AJ-D250.
2.Set the LOCAL/MENU/REMOTE switch to the MENU
position while pressing the EJECT button on the front
panel of the AJ-D250.
3.Press the FF (UP) button while pressing the REW
(MODE) button.
4.The software version now appears on the monitor
screen.

The current version supports models with the IF
and AVSYS numbers indicated above or higher.
If the figures are lower (signifying that the version is
an old one), the current version must be upgraded. 
						

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Installing the board in an AJ-D250 
In order for this product to be used, it must first be installed in
an AJ-D250.  Follow the installation procedure below.
OAlways be absolutely sure to disconnect the AJ-D250’s
power cord before proceeding with installation.
1.Remove the two screws on the top panel of the AJ-D250,
and slide it toward the front panel to remove it.
2.Remove the three screws and remove the board clamp.
Screws
Board clampTop panel Screws 
						

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3.Disconnect the flat cable from the connector (P6001) on
the RS-232C board, and remove the mounting screw to
remove the RS-232C board.
Mounting screw
Flat cable
RS-232C
board 
						

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4.Insert the AJ-YAD250P at the position previously
occupied by the RS-232C board, and use the mounting
screw to secure it in place.

OTake care not to alter the position of the knob on
SW103 when inserting the interface board.
OIf it is difficult to insert the AJ-YAD250P, loosen screw
(A) on the rear panel then insert it again.
Be sure to tighten screw (A) after installing the AJ-
YAD250P.
(A)
SW103
Mounting screw AJ-YAD250P
Knob
(Face of the part) 
						

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6.Install the board clamp, and attach the top panel.
(Be absolutely sure to install the panel properly using the
screws provided.)
Board clamp
Top panel
5.Connect the flat cable coming from the connector
(P1101) on the AV SYSCON board to the connector
(P101) on the AJ-YAD250P board.
P101 P1101