Panasonic Digital Hd Video Cassette Player Recorder Ajhd1200a Operating Instructions

							Digital HD Video Cassette Player/Recorder
The unit’s recording function become operational only when
the AJ-YA120AG (optional accessory) or AJ-YAD120AG
(optional accessory) has been installed.
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Before operating this product, please read the instructions carefully and save this manual for future use.
Operating Instructions
Model No.AJ- P 
						

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$THIS APPARATUS MUST BE GROUNDED
To ensure safe operation the three-pin plug must be
inserted only into a standard three-pin power outlet which
is effectively grounded through normal household wiring.
Extension cords used with the equipment must be three-
core and be correctly wired to provide connection to the
ground. Incorrectly wired extension cords can be
extremely hazardous.
The fact that the equipment operates satisfactorily does
not imply that it is grounded, and the installation is not
necessarily safe. For your safety, if in any doubt about
the effective grounding of the equipment or power outlet,
please consult a qualified electrician.
$DO NOT REMOVE PANEL COVER BY
UNSCREWING.
To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove
cover. No user serviceable parts inside.
Refer servicing to qualified service personnel.
CAUTION:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR SHOCK
HAZARD AND ANNOYING INTERFERENCE, USE
THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES ONLY.
CAUTION:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR SHOCK
HAZARD, REFER MOUNTING OF THE OPTIONAL
INTERFACE BOARD TO QUALIFIED SERVICE
PERSONNEL.
CAUTION:
Do not install or place this unit in a bookcase,
built-in cabinet or any other confined space in
order to maintain adequate ventilation. Ensure
that curtains and any other materials do not
obstruct the ventilation to prevent risk of electric
shock or fire hazard due to overheating.
CAUTION:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR SHOCK
HAZARD, REFER CHANGE OF SWITCH SETTING
INSIDE THE UNIT TO QUALIFIED SERVICE
PERSONNEL.
WARNING:
OTO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR SHOCK
HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT
TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
OTO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR SHOCK
HAZARD, KEEP THIS EQUIPMENT AWAY FROM
ALL LIQUIDS-USE AND STORE ONLY IN
LOCATIONS WHICH ARE NOT EXPOSED TO
THE RISK OF DRIPPING OR SPLASHING
LIQUIDS, AND DO NOT PLACE ANY LIQUID
CONTAINERS ON TOP OF THE EQUIPMENT.
CAUTION:
THE AC OUTLET (MAINS SOCKET) SHALL BE
INSTALLED NEAR THE EQUIPMENT AND SHALL
BE EASILY ACCESSIBLE.
CAUTION:
Even when the Power Switch is in the OFF
position, a small current flows the filter circuit.
indicates safety information.
For your safety
IMPORTANT
“Unauthorized recording of copyrighted
television programmes, video tapes and other
materials may infringe the right of copyright
owners and be contrary to copyright laws.”
Operating precaution
Operation near any appliance which generates
strong magnetic fields may give rise to noise in the
video and audio signals. If this should be the case,
deal with the situation by, for instance, moving the
source of the magnetic fields away from the unit
before operation. 
						

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CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, 
DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR  BACK).
NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
REFER TO SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol,
within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert
the user to the presence of uninsulated
“dangerous voltage” within the product’s
enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to
constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
The exclamation point within an equilateral
triangle is intended to alert the user to the
presence of important operating and
maintenance (service) instructions in the
literature accompanying the appliance.
FCC Note:
This equipment has been tested and found to comply
with the limits for a class A digital device, pursuant to
Part 15 of the FCC Rules.  These limits are designed
to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference when the equipment is operated in a
commercial environment.  This equipment generates,
uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if
not installed and used in accordance with the
instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to
radio communications.
Operation of this equipment in a residential area is
likely to cause harmful interference in which case the
user will be required to correct the interference at his
own expense.
Warning:
To assure continued FCC emission limit compliance,
the user must use only shielded interface cables when
connecting to external units.  Also any unauthorized
changes or modifications to this equipment could void
the user’s authority to operate it.
CAUTION:
This apparatus can be operated at a voltage in the
range of 100 – 240 V AC.
Voltage other than 120 V is not intended for U.S.A.
and Canada.
CAUTION:
Operation at a voltage other than 120 V AC may
require the use of a different AC plug. Please contact
either a local or foreign Panasonic authorized service
center for assistance in selecting an alternate AC
plug.
indicates safety information.
For your safety
Notice (U.S.A.only):
This product has a fluorescent lamp that contains
a small amount of mercury.
It also contains lead in some components.
Disposal of these materials may be regulated in
your community due to environmental
considerations.
For disposal or recycling information please
contact your local authorities, or the Electronics
Industries Alliance:
 
						

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Contents
Introduction  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Features  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Parts and their functions  . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Front panel  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Rear panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Tapes  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Inserting the tape  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Usable tapes  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Operation  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Turning on the unit’s power  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
STOP mode  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Recording  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Pause/recording (follow-on recording)  . . . . . . . . 16
Playback  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Cue/review  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Still image playback  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Linear 0.3kplayback  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Variable speed playback  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Repeat playback  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Time code & user’s bit  . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Time code  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
User’s bit  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Setting the time code (from the menu)  . . . . . . . . 20
Setting the time code (from the front panel)  . . . . 20
Setting the user’s bit  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Playing back the time code and user’s bit  . . . . . . 21
Superimposed screen displays  . . . . . . 22Setup (initial settings)  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Setting method using the on-screen menus  . . . . 24
Returning to the factory settings  . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Setting the user defaults  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Loading the user defaults  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Menu protection  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Releasing the menu protection mode  . . . . . . . . . 27
Displaying the DIAG menu  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Setup menus  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
Menus which are displayed  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
SYSTEM  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
BASIC  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
OPERATION  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
INTERFACE  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
TAPE PROTECT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
TIME CODE  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
VIDEO  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
AUDIO  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
MENU  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
DIF  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Error messages  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50
Condensation  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52
Emergency eject  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Video head cleaning  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53
Specifications  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54 
						

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Introduction
The AJ-HD1200A multi-format digital video cassette
player is capable of playing not only all types of
materials ranging from HD (DVCPRO HD and
DVCPRO HD-LP) to SD (DVCPRO50, DVCPRO50P
and DVCPRO) recorded in the DVCPRO formats on
1/4-inch wide compact cassette tapes but also
consumer DV and DVCAM tapes.
A down-converter provided as a standard feature
verifies all tapes, whatever their format, using analog
composite output signals.
Furthermore, by installing an optional board, the unit
can be used as a recorder to record HD signals
(1080i/59.94 Hz, 1080i/50 Hz or 720p/59.94 Hz) in the
DVCPRO HD-LP format. In addition, 720/24p over
60p sources recorded using a variable frame rate
camera can be converted into 1080/24 PsF format
output signals to support cinema applications.Similarly, 720/25p over 60p sources can be converted
into 1080/25 PsF or 576i format output signals.
Thanks to the incorporation of highly efficient digital
compression technology, the deteriorations in the
image and sound quality during dubbing are now
significantly reduced with this high image quality VTR.
The compact size and light weight of the unit enable it
to be carried around and mounted in a standard rack
with ease.
You can perform the unit’s settings interactively with
the on-screen menus displayed on the TV monitor.
Features
Compact size and light weight.
The unit has a width of 214 mm, a height of 132
mm, and a depth of 428 mm, and weighs only 7.9
kg.
Grips are also attached for easy carry.
Efficient installation in a rack
The unit’s width is one-half of 19 inches and its
height is 3U: this translates into greater saving of
installation space in a standard rack compared to
conventional models.
DVCPRO HD cassette tapes used
The unit uses 1/4-inch wide cassette tapes.

When recording
2HD signals, use DVCPRO HD
cassettes.
High image quality
The unit achieves a high image quality by recording
4:2:2 HD component signals with a recording rate
(=100 Mbps) which is four times as high as that for
existing DVCPRO formats.
1080i or 720p, NTSC or PAL selectable
By switching the settings provided for the video
signal input (1080i/59.94 Hz or 720p/59.94 Hz) on
the setup menu, the unit can record
2and play back
the signals of the system selected.
The unit also supports the PAL mode. Playback of
1080i/50 Hz or PAL SD materials is enabled by
switching the setting on the system menu.Frame rate conversion 
When playing back a tape recorded at a frame rate
of 24 fps using a variable frame rate camera, the
tape’s signals can be converted to the 1080/24 PsF
format and output by selecting a menu item setting.
When playing back a tape recorded at a frame rate
of 25 fps, the tape’s signals can be converted to the
1080/25 PsF or 576i format and output.

OUse tapes that are shot with a variable frame
rate camera.
ODo not use dubbed or edited tapes.  The tape
control information may be lost, making it
impossible to convert the signals for playback.
OTo convert a tape recorded using a frame rate
other than 24 (25) fps to the 1080/24 (25) PsF
format, use the frame rate converter (AJ-FRC27)
available as an optional accessory.
DVCPRO-compatible playback
In addition to DVCPRO HD-LP playback, the unit
can play back tapes recorded using the existing
DVCPRO HD, DVCPRO50 and DVCPRO formats.
It can also play back consumer DV tapes (SP) and
DVCAM tapes.
2The unit’s recording function become operational
only when the AJ-YA120AG (optional accessory)
or AJ-YAD120AG (optional accessory) has been
installed. 
						

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Playback formatOutput format
DVCPRO HD-LP, 
DVCPRO HDDVCPRO HD,
DVCPRO50, DV
DVCPRO P, DV, DVCAM DV
When the E-E mode is
established:
OInstall the AJ-YA120AG board
which is available as an optional
accessory.
OSelect a setting other than
“1394” for menu item No.600
[VIDEO IN SEL].

When any of the settings below is established, no signals will be
output from the digital video interface.
OWhen “23/24,” “25(HD)” or “25(SD)” is selected as the menu
item No.25 [SYSTEM FREQ] setting
OWhen “60/24” is selected as the menu item No.030 [HD
FREQUENCY] setting
OWhen “720p” is selected as the menu item No.630
[1080i>HD_OUT] setting
OWhen “1080i” is selected as the menu item No.632
[720p>HD_OUT] settingDVCPRO HD,
DVCPRO50, DV DVCPRO50 DVCPRO50, DV
DVCPRO DVCPRO, DV
Features
SD down-converter
The unit comes with a built-in SD down-converter
as a standard feature to enable the output of SD
SDI signals
2and analog composite signals at the
same time as HD SDI output signals
2and for
monitoring the signals on an SD monitor.
Up-converter function
2
When an SD format tape is played back, it is
possible to up-convert the signals to the HD format
while at the same time outputting the signals in the
SD format.
Cross-converter function
2
The unit comes with a built-in cross-converter to
enable 1080i/59 Hz format signals to be converted
into 720p/59 Hz format signals or, conversely, to
enable 720p/59 Hz format signals to be converted
into 1080i/59 Hz format signals.
HD analog component output
This feature enables HD signals to be monitored
with ease.
AC/DC operation
The unit supports AC supply voltages ranging from
100V to 240V and DC12V power supply as well.
Follow-on recording function
2
Using the REC button and PAUSE button together
activates the auto back function, enabling the next
image to follow on from the last image with no
disruptions in the continuity.
On-screen menu settings
Highly detailed and individualized function settings
can be performed on-screen.
Time code
The unit is equipped with a built-in time code
generator/time code reader (TCG/TCR).  Since time
code signals can also be input from an external
device
2, regeneration to an external time code is
possible.
[Multi-functional interfaces]
Serial digital input/output2
The unit’s HD component serial I/O interface
enables interfacing with HD component video
signals and 8-channel digital audio signals using a
single BNC connector.  (SMPTE 292M/296M/299M)
The unit is also equipped with an SD down-
converter as a standard feature so that SD
component serial signals can be output as well.
(SMPTE 259M-C, 272M-A, ITU-R BT.656-4)
Analog video output
Since the unit’s analog composite down-converter
comes as a standard feature, the signals can be
monitored on an SD monitor.
9-pin remote
The unit’s 9-pin remote control connector enables it
to be operated with an external remote controller
(AJ-A95: optional accessory).
IEEE1394 digital input/output
Use of the digital video interface board (AJ-
YAD120AG: optional accessory) enables signals to
be input and output using an interface which
complies with the IEEE 1394 standard.
2The unit’s recording function become operational
only when the AJ-YA120AG (optional accessory)
or AJ-YAD120AG (optional accessory) has been
installed. 
						

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CH 2dB -30-25 -20 -16 -12 -8 -4 0-CTL
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SERVO SCH
POWER
ON
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AUDIO SELECT
AUDIO OUT SEL
AUDIO MON SELECT
INPUT
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CH 1
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Front panel
6REPEAT lamp
This lights during repeat playback.

The lamp flashes and repeat playback is not
performed if the counter display mode which has
been set using menu items No.161 [CTL (TC) BGN]
and No.162 [END] is at variance from the counter
display mode used for repeat playback.
7SYSTEM format lamp
This indicates the status of the mode which has
been selected by menu item No.15 [SYSTEM
FREQ].
Off:59/60 Hz mode
On:50 Hz/25 PsF mode
Flashing: 23/24 Hz mode
2, 25 Hz mode2
8SCH lamp2
When SD signals are supplied to the HD/SD REF
VIDEO IN connector, this lights while the subcarrier
phase of the signals is within the prescribed range.
9SERVO lamp
This lights when the drum servo or capstan servo is
locked.
:Channel condition lamps
The lamp corresponding with the error rate status
lights to indicate the channel condition.
(Green 5white 5red)
Green :This lights when the error rates of both the
video and audio playback signals are
satisfactory.
White :This lights when the error rate of either the
video playback signals or audio playback
signals has deteriorated.  Normal playback
images appear even while it is lighted.
Red :This lights when correction or interpolation
is initiated for either the video playback
signals or audio playback signals.
;Level meter
This indicates the levels of the audio signals.
The levels of the input signals are shown during
recording
2or E-E2selection, and the levels of the
output signals are shown during playback.LOCAL/MENU/REMOTE switch
Use this switch to select the menu settings or
control the unit from an external device.
LOCAL:
Select this position when the unit is to be
operated using the controls on its operation
panel.
MENU:
Select this position to perform on-screen menu
settings.
REMOTE:
Select this position when the unit is to be
operated using the external remote controller
(AJ-A95).
Parts and their functions
2This function is operational only when the AJ-
YA120AG (optional accessory) has been
installed. 
						

							9 ?ANALOG lamp
2
This lights when ANALOG is selected for the audio
input signals as the menu item No.700 [AUDIO IN
SEL] setting.  When it is off, the HD SDI signal input
or INT SG status is established.

The signals which are input for each of the
channels when analog signals are supplied are
recorded on the following audio tracks of the tape.
CH1 input5CH1 and CH5 tracks
CH2 input5CH2 and CH6 tracks
CH3 input5CH3 and CH7 tracks
CH4 input5CH4 and CH8 tracks@METER button and lamp (CH3•4)
Each time the METER button is pressed, the
signals which are output to the headphone jack E
and represented on the level meter display are
switched between CH1/CH2 and CH3/CH4.
When the CH1/CH2 signal levels are displayed, the
CH3•4 lamp goes off.

The METER button takes effect when LINE is
selected as the menu item No.780 [AUD OUT SEL]
setting for the analog audio output connectors.
AAudio output lamps (CH1•2, CH3•4)
The audio channels to which the signals are output
are indicated by these lamps.
BAudio monitor selector switch
This is used to select the audio monitor output and
headphone output channel.
Parts and their functions
Front panel
Reference:
Combination of setup menu items and audio outputs selected by the front panel switches 2This function is operational only when the AJ-
YA120AG (optional accessory) has been
installed.
Setup menu item
No.780
AUD OUT
SELNo.770
MONITOR
MIXNo.771
H.PHONE
MIXFront panel
Audio monitor 
selector switch
BAudio
output 
lamps
AMETER 
lamp
@Headphone 
outputAUDIO
MONITOR Rear panel
AUDIO OUT connectors
CH1 CH2 CH3/L CH4/R
LINE
CH1/2
CH3/4——
——
STEREO
CH1+2
——
——
STEREO
CH1+2
————
STEREO
CH1+2
——
——
STEREO
CH1+2
STEREO
CH1+2
——
——
STEREO
CH1+2
STEREO
CH1+2
——CH1
ST
CH2
CH1
ST
CH2
CH1
ST
CH2Off
Off
Off
Off
OffL=R (CH1)
L=R (CH3)
L=CH1/R=CH2
L=CH3/R=CH4
L=R (CH1+2)
L=R (CH3+4)
L=R (CH2)
L=R (CH4)
L=R (CH1)
L=CH1/R=CH2
L=R (CH1+2)
L=CH1/R=CH2
L=R (CH1+2)
L=R (CH2)
L=R (CH3)
L=CH3/R=CH4
L=R (CH3+4)
L=CH3/R=CH4
L=R (CH3+4)
L=R (CH4)
L=R (CH1)
L=R (CH3)
L=CH1/R=CH2
L=CH3/R=CH4
L=R (CH1+2)
L=R (CH3+4)
L=R (CH2)
L=R (CH4)
L=R (CH1)
L=CH1/R=CH2
L=R (CH1+2)
L=CH1/R=CH2
L=R (CH1+2)
L=R (CH2)
L=R (CH3)
L=CH3/R=CH4
L=R (CH3+4)
L=CH3/R=CH4
L=R (CH3+4)
L=R (CH4) CH1
CH1
CH3CH2
CH2
CH4CH3
L=CH1
L=CH1
L=CH1+2
L=CH2
L=CH3
L=CH3
L=CH3+4
L=CH4CH4
R=CH1
R=CH2
R=CH1+2
R=CH2
R=CH3
R=CH4
R=CH3+4
R=CH4
CH3•4
CH3•4CH1•2
CH3•4
CH3•4
CH3•4CH3•4
CH3•4
CH3•4 
						

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2
These are used to adjust the recording levels of the
analog audio signals for CH1, CH2, CH3 and CH4
(coupled to CH5, CH6, CH7 and CH8).
These are “pull for variable” controls: pull up a
control to adjust it.  If a control is pulled down, the
signals of the corresponding channel are set to the
default level.

These controls cannot be used to adjust the levels
of HD digital audio signals.
D720p lamp
This lights when the 720p system is selected.
EHeadphone jack
When stereo headphones are connected to this
jack, the recording
2or playback sound can be
monitored through the headphones.
FVolume control
This is used to adjust the headphones volume.
GREW button
Press this to rewind the tape.
While the button is held down in one of the search
modes (search still, FWD search, FWD search still
or REV search still), the REV search mode is
established, and the tape is reviewed at the speed
selected using menu item NO.150 [SEARCH
SPEED].  (See page 17)
When the button is pressed in one of the slow
modes (slow still, FWD slow or FWD slow still), the
tape is played back at the REV linear 0.3kspeed.
(See page 18)
HSTOP button
When this is pressed, the tape stops traveling, and
when the TAPE/EE switch Nis set to TAPE, still
images can be monitored.
The cylinder continues to rotate even in the stop
mode, and the tape remains tightly wound around
it.
When the unit has been in the stop mode for a
period exceeding the prescribed time, it is
automatically set to the standby OFF (half loading)
mode in order to protect the tape.
The stop mode is established immediately after a
tape is inserted into the unit.
When a still image is displayed, noise may appear
on the monitor: this is normal and not indicative of
trouble.IFF button
Press this to fast forward the tape.
While the button is held down in one of the search
modes (search still, REV search, REV search still
or FWD search still), the FWD search mode is
established, and the tape is cued at the speed
selected using menu item NO.150 [SEARCH
SPEED].  (See page 17)
When the button is pressed in one of the slow
modes (slow still, REV slow or REV slow still), the
tape is played back at the FWD linear 0.3kspeed.
(See page 18)
JSEARCH button
When this is pressed, the unit is set to the search
mode or slow mode.  (See pages 17, 18)
KPLAY button
Press this to start playback.
Recording starts when it is pressed together with
the REC button.
LPAUSE/STILL button
When this is pressed during recording, the tape
temporarily stops (pauses).  When it is pressed
again, recording
2is resumed.
When it is pressed during playback, a still image
appears.  When it is pressed again, playback is
resumed.
When it is pressed during FWD or REV search, the
tape pauses (FWD or REV search still).  When it is
pressed again, the FWD or REV search is
resumed.
When it is pressed during FWD or REV slow
playback, the tape pauses (FWD or REV slow still).
When it is pressed again, the FWD or REV slow
playback is resumed.
In the FWD or REV slow playback mode, the tape
is played back at the linear 0.3kspeed.
When the tape pauses, noise may appear on the
monitor: this is normal and not indicative of trouble.
(See page 18)
Parts and their functions
Front panel
2This function is operational only when the AJ-
YA120AG (optional accessory) or AJ-YAD120AG
(optional accessory) has been installed.