Panasonic Digital Hd Video Cassette Recorder Ajhd130dc Operating Instructions

							11
Rear panel
Parts and Their Functions
>Fan motor
This is for cooling the VTR.
?Grip
Grips  are  provided  on  the  side.    These  grips
notwithstanding,  the  VTR  should  be  installed  on  a
level surface when it is to be operated. =REMOTE CONTROL connector
An  external  remote  controller  (AJ-A95,  optional
accessory)  can  be  connected  here  to  enable  the
VTR to be operated by remote control.
 
OSet  the  LOCAL/MENU/REMOTE  switch  to  the
REMOTE position.
OThis  connector  complies  with  the  RS-422A
interface  standard  but  the  functions  related  to
editing do not work. 6VIDEO OUT (1, 2) connectors
These  are  the  down-conversion  output  connectors
for the analog composite video signals.
Video  signals  with  embedded  superimposed  text
can be output from the VIDEO OUT2 connector.
Superimposed  text  embedding  can  be  selected
using setup menu item No.005.
7TC IN connector
This  is  used  for  recording  the  external  time  code
onto the tape.
8TC OUT connector
During  playback,  the  playback  time  code  is  output
from this connector; during recording, the time code
generated  by  the  internal  time  code  generator  is
output.
9HD/SD  REF  VIDEO  IN  connectors  and  75 Ω
termination switch
These  are  the  input  connectors  for  the  HD/SD
reference  video  signals.    For  termination,  set  the
switch to ON.
 
OInput a tri-level sync signal with both positive and
negative  polarities  when  using  these  connectors
for  the  HD  reference.    Input  a  signal  that
matches the input signals or tape format.
OInput  a  composite  video  signal  complying  with
RS-170A  or  a  black  burst  signal  when  using
these connectors for the SD reference.
:AUDIO IN connectors (CH1, CH2, CH3, CH4)
These are the input connectors for the analog audio
signals.
;AUDIO  OUT/MONITOR  connectors  (CH1,  CH2,
CH3, CH4)
These  are  the  output  connectors  for  the  analog
audio signals.
The CH3 and CH4 connectors are also used as the
audio  monitor  output  connectors  (left  channel,  right
channel).  (See page 7)

						

							12
STOP mode
L-cassette  ONLY
POWER
ON
OFF
AUDIO SELECT
AUDIO OUT SEL
INPUTANALOG
PULL
FOR VAR
CH3-4
720 PCH1·2CH3·4
CH 1
RECCH 2
CH 3CH 4
CH1
ST
CH2
METER
TAPEPAUSE/STILLSEARCHFF STOP REW PLAY RECEJECT
LOCAL
OFF ON
REC INHIBIT
REMOTEMENU
COUNTER
RESET
EE SET s    DATA    r MODE DOWN   MENU   UP PAGE
1
L-cassette  ONLY
POWER
ON
OFF
AUDIO SELECT
AUDIO OUT SEL
INPUTANALOG
PULL
FOR VAR
CH3-4
720 PCH1·2CH3·4
CH 1
RECCH 2
CH 3CH 4
CH1
ST
CH2
METER
TAPEPAUSE/STILLSEARCHFF STOP REW PLAY RECEJECT
LOCAL
OFF ON
REC INHIBIT
REMOTEMENU
COUNTER
RESET
EE SET s    DATA    r MODE DOWN   MENU   UP PAGE
Operation

The  cumulative  standby  time  in  the  same  places  on
the  tape  lengthens  when  the  same  parts  of  the  same
tape  are  used  repeatedly.    To  protect  the  tape,  make
the  standby  time  in  the  same  place  as  short  as
possible.
Turning on the power and
inserting the cassette
12
3
Turn on the power.1
Press  the  STOP  button  to  set  the  VTR  to  the
STOP mode.
The  STOP  button  lights,  and  the  tape  stops
traveling.
OWhen the time set by setup menu item No.400
(STILL  TIMER)  has  elapsed,  the  tape
protection  mode  is  established  in  order  to
protect  the  tape.    When  the  STOP,  REW,  FF
or  PLAY  button  is  pressed,  the  VTR  is  set  to
the corresponding mode.1
Insert the cassette tape.
Insert the tape into its prescribed position without
forcing it into place.2
Check that the STOP lamp has lighted.
When  the  tape  is  inserted,  the  cylinder  starts
rotating automatically, the tape is loaded, and the
VTR is set to the STOP mode.3

When  “ON”  has  been  selected  as  the  setup  menu
item  No.104  setting,  the  STOP  button  will  flash  if  the
reference video signal is not input. Before  operating  the  VTR,  check  that  the  equipment
has been connected correctly.  
The  VTR  must  be  installed  on  a  level  surface  for
operation. 
						

							13
Operation

During  recording,  check  that  the  SERVO  lamp  is
lighted.    If  it  is  flashing  or  off,  the  images  will  be
subject to disturbances when they are played back.
RecordingRec pause/recording (frame-to-
frame continuity)
Press  the  PAUSE/STILL  button  while  the
cassette tape is playing.1
Press  the  REC  button  to  set  the  VTR  to  the
REC PAUSE mode.
The  monitor  display  is  now  switched  to  the  E-E
screen.
When “REC-P” or “ALL” has been selected as the
setup menu item No.154 (AUTO BACK), the tape
is  rewound  for  several  seconds  from  the  place
where the PAUSE/STILL button was pressed.2
Press  the  PAUSE/STILL  button  to  start  the
recording.
The  tape  runs  up  to  the  place  where  the
PAUSE/STILL button was pressed in step 
1, and
recording is started.

The E-E screen is now displayed.
3
Press  the  PAUSE/STILL  button  again  to
temporarily stop the recording.
When “REC-P” or “ALL” has been selected as the
setup menu item No.154 (AUTO BACK), the tape
is  rewound  for  several  seconds  from  the  place
where  the  PAUSE/STILL  button  was  pressed,
and then it is temporarily stopped.4
Frame-to-frame continuity can be provided by
repeating steps 
3and 4.5
Set  the  cassette’s  accidental  erasure
prevention tab to the recording enable status,
and insert the tape.1
1. Selecting the input audio signals
1) Connect  the  signals  which  are  to  be
recorded.
2) Select  the  audio  input  signals  using  setup
menu item No.700.

For  video  signals,  only  HD  SDI  signals  can
be input.
2. Adjusting the analog audio level
Adjust the level of the audio input signals when
analog  audio  signals  have  been  selected  as
the audio input signals.
The  audio  signals  are  recorded  at  the
appropriate  level  while  the  audio  recording
level controls remain pushed in.

The  recording  level  cannot  be  adjusted  when
HD  SDI  signals  have  been  selected  for  the
audio input signals.3
Press  the  PLAY  button  while  holding  down
the REC button.
The REC and PLAY lamps light, and recording is
started.
When  “ALL”  has  been  selected  as  the  setup
menu  item  No.154  (AUTO  BACK)  setting,  the
tape  is  rewound  for  several  seconds  from  the
place  where  the  REC  and  PLAY  buttons  were
pressed  and  then,  after  a  run-up,  recording  is
started  from  the  place  where  the  REC  and  PLAY
buttons  were  pressed.    This  ensures  a  smooth
continuity from one image frame to the next.4
To end the recording, press the STOP button.
The  recording  ends,  and  the  VTR  is  set  to  the
stop mode.5
Press  the  STOP  button  to  set  the  VTR  to  the
stop mode.2 
						

							14
Operation
Cue (fast forward playback)/
review (reverse playback)
When  the  FF  or  REW  button  is  pressed  in  a  search
mode  (search  still,  FWD  search,  REV  search,    FWD
search  still  or  REV  search  still),  the  tape  is  cued  or
reviewed  at  the  speed  set  by  setup  menu  item
No.150.
When  the  SEARCH  button  is  pressed  in  the  FF  or
REW  mode,  the  tape  decelerates  to  the  speed  set  by
setup  menu  item  No.150,  and  the  tape  is  cued  or
reviewed.
When  the  PAUSE/STILL  button  is  pressed  during  cue
or  review,  the  tape  is  temporarily  stopped.    When  it  is
pressed again, the cue or review is resumed.
Playback
Insert the cassette tape.1
Press the PLAY button.
Normal playback is started.2
To end playback, press the STOP button.
The VTR is set to the stop mode.3

ODuring  playback,  check  that  the  SERVO  lamp  is
lighted.    If  it  is  flashing  or  off,  the  images  will  be
subject to disturbances when they are played back.
OThe  image  will  be  disturbed  for  an  instant  when
playback is initiated.
Still-picture playback
Press the PAUSE/STILL button during playback.
When it is pressed again, normal playback is restored.

ONo sound is heard during still-picture playback.
ONoise may appear on the still pictures.
Next VTR operation VTR
operating modeButton pressed
SEARCHSearch still
FF or REWFast forward or rewind Play or stop
PLAYPlay
STOPStop All modes
PLAY or STOPPlay or stop
SEARCHForward search
(fast forward playback) Fast forward
PLAY or STOPPlay or stop
SEARCHReverse search
(reverse playback) Rewind
PAUSE/STILL,
SEARCH or FFForward search
(fast forward playback)
REWReverse search
(reverse playback) Forward search
still
PAUSE/STILL,
SEARCH or REWReverse search
(reverse playback)
FFForward search
(fast forward playback) Reverse search
still
PLAY or STOPPlay or stop
FF
Forward search
(fast forward playback)
REWReverse search
(reverse playback) Search still
SEARCHFast forward
REWReverse search
(reverse playback)
PAUSE/STILLForward search still Forward search
(fast forward
playback)
SEARCHRewind
FFForward search
(fast forward playback)
PAUSE/STILLReverse search still Reverse search
(reverse playback) 
						

							15
Operation
Linear 0.3aspeed playback
When  the  SEARCH  button  is  pressed  during  still-
picture playback (PLAY PAUSE), the VTR is set to the
slow still mode.
When  the  FF  or  REW  button  is  now  pressed  in  this
mode,  the  VTR  is  set  to  the  linear  0.3aspeed
playback mode.
When  the  PAUSE/STILL  button  is  pressed  during
linear  0.3aspeed  playback,  the  tape  is  temporarily
stopped.
When  the  PAUSE/STILL  button  is  pressed  again,
linear 0.3aspeed playback is resumed.
Variable-speed playback 
(when the AJ-A95 is connected)
When the AJ-A95 (optional accessory) is connected to
the  REMOTE  connector,  variable-speed  playback  can
be  performed  by  operating  the  search  dial  on  the  AJ-
A95.

ONoise  may  appear  on  the  screen  at  any  playback
speed other than 1a(normal speed).
ODuring  variable-speed  playback,  the  sound
recorded on the analog cue track is played back.
Next VTR operation VTR
operating modeButton pressed
PAUSE/STILLPlay pause Play
PLAYPlay
STOPStop All modes
STOP 5FFFast forward
STOP 5REWRewind All modes
PAUSE/STILL or
PLAYPlay
SEARCHSlow still Play pause
PLAYPlay
FFForward slow Slow still
REWReverse slow
PAUSE/STILL,
SEARCH or FFForward slow
REWReverse slow Forward slow still
PAUSE/STILL,
SEARCH or REWReverse slow
FFForward slow Reverse slow still
REWReverse slow
SEARCH or
PAUSE/STILLForward slow still Forward slow
FFForward slow
SEARCH or
PAUSE/STILLReverse slow still Reverse slow 
						

							16
Operation
Repeat playback
Setting the BEGIN point and END pointSetting the repeat playback mode
Set the VTR to the menu mode.
(By setting the LOCAL/MENU/REMOTE switch to
the MENU position.)1Set the VTR to the menu mode.
(By setting the LOCAL/MENU/REMOTE switch to
the MENU position.)1
Select  setup  menu  item  No.160  (MEMORY
MODE), and select the repeat playback mode.2
Set  the  LOCAL/MENU/REMOTE  switch  to  the
LOCAL or REMOTE position.3

OThe  images  will  deteriorate  when  the  same  tape  is
played  back  in  the  repeat  playback  mode  over  and
over  again.    After  about  100  playback  operations,
replace the tape with a new one.
OThe  output  image  which  appears  when  the  tape
returns  to  the  BEGIN  point  in  the  repeat  playback
mode  can  be  set  using  setup  menu  item  No.163
(REPT MODE).
When  “FREEZE”  has  been  selected  as  the  REPT
MODE  setting  and  if  the  END  point  is  set  at  the
tape  end,  the  playback  image  will  not  freeze
properly.  Set this point on a part of the tape where
images have been recorded.
OIf the counter display mode (TC or CTL) established
when the mode setting was selected by setup menu
item  No.161  (BGN  PRESET)  or  No.162  (END
PRESET)  and  the  counter  display  mode  (TC  or
CTL)  for  repeat  playback  do  not  match,  the
REPEAT  lamp  flashes,  and  the  repeat  playback
operation is not performed. Select  setup  menu  item  No.161  (BGN
PRESET) or No.162 (END PRESET), and press
the  DATA+  button  (PAUSE/STILL  button)  or
DATA– button (PLAY button).

A  setting  or  no  setting  can  be  selected  by
operating the DATA+ and DATA– buttons.
“--:--:--:--”  appears  on  the  display  with  no  setting.
When repeat playback is performed in this status,
the  beginning  of  the  tape  serves  as  the  BEGIN
point and its end serves as the END point.
2
Use the COUNTER button to select TC or CTL.

The  display  is  reset  to  00:00:00:00  when  the
RESET button is pressed.3
Select  the  digit  (indicated  by  the  flashing
display)  to  be  changed  using  the  UP  button
(FF button) or DOWN button (STOP button).
The  frame  digits  cannot  be  selected.    “00”  is
displayed for the frame at all times.4
The  value  is  changed  by  the  DATA+  button
(PAUSE/STILL  button)  and  DATA–  button
(PLAY button).5
Upon completion of the setting, press the SET
button (REC button).
The setting is now stored in the memory.

If  the  MODE  button  (SEARCH  button)  is  pressed
without pressing the SET button upon completion
of  the  setting,  the  setting  will  not  be  stored  in  the
memory,  and  the  status  existing  prior  to  the
setting will be restored.6
Set  the  LOCAL/MENU/REMOTE  switch  to  the
LOCAL or REMOTE position.7
SettingOperation
OFFNormal operation
M-STOPThe tape stops near the BEGIN point when it is
fast forwarded or rewound.
REPT1When the tape is played back to the END point, it
is rewound to the BEGIN point where it stops.
CONTWhen the tape is played back to the END point, it
is rewound to the BEGIN point and played back
again, and this process is repeated. 
						

							17
Time Code & User’s Bit
Time code
The  time  code  signal  is  generated  by  the  time  code
generator  and  recorded  on  the  tape,  and  its  value  is
read  by  the  time  code  reader.    The  time  code  is  used
to  display  the  absolute  position  of  the  tape  in  hour,
minute, second and frame increments.
The  time  code  is  written  in  the  sub-code  area  (data
area)  on  the  helical  track.    For  this  reason,  the  VTR’s
playback  speed  can  be  read  out  from  the  stop  mode
to the slow-motion playback to high-speed playback.
The  time  code  value  is  shown  on  the  display  and
superimposed on the screen.
TCR 00 : 07 : 04 : 24
tt tt
Hours Minutes Seconds Frames
User’s bit
The  user’s  bit  refers  to  the  32-bit  (8-digit)  information
frame  which  is  the  only  part  of  the  time  code  signals
open to the user for use.  It can be used to record the
operator number or other such information.
The  alphanumerics  which  can  be  used  for  the  user’s
bit  are  the  numbers  0  through  9  and  the  upper-case
letters A through F.
Setting the time code

OThe  current  value  of  the  time  code  generator  is
displayed as the initial value.
OIf the RESET button is pressed when “TC PRESET”
has been set (while the number is still flashing), the
display is reset to 00000000.
OThe  time  code  cannot  be  set  when  it  is  has  been
set  to  “REGEN”  by  a  combination  of  setup  menu
item No.503 (REGEN) and No.505 (TCG REGEN).
OIf  the  MODE  button  (SEARCH  button)  is  pressed
without pressing the SET button upon completion of
the  setting,  the  time  code  setting  will  be  canceled,
and  operation  will  return  to  the  regular  menu
screen.Set the VTR to the menu mode.
(By setting the LOCAL/MENU/REMOTE switch to
the MENU position.)
1
Select  “INT”  as  the  setup  menu  item  No.520
(TC MODE SW) setting.2
Select  the  setup  menu  item  No.530  (TC
PRESET) setting.3
The  value  of  the  first  digit  starts  flashing
when  the  DATA+  button  (PAUSE/STILL
button)  or  DATA–  button  (PLAY  button)  is
pressed.4
When  the  MENU  UP  button  (FF  button)  or
MENU  DOWN  button  (STOP  button)  is
pressed,  the  digit  to  be  changed  moves,  and
the new digit starts flashing.5
Change  the  value  by  pressing  the  DATA+
button  (PAUSE/STILL  button)  or  DATA–
button (PLAY button).6
Upon completion of the setting, press the SET
button (REC button).
(Operation  now  returns  to  the  regular  menu
screen.)7
Set  the  LOCAL/MENU/REMOTE  switch  to  the
LOCAL or REMOTE position.8 
						

							18

OWhen  the  drop  frame  time  code  is  read,  the  colon
between  the  seconds  and  frames  changes  to  a
period.
OIf the time code signal is missing, it is automatically
compensated for by the CTL signal.
What is displayed is shown below.
T
2R 00 : 07 : 04 : 24
In the case of a drop frame, the colon
between the seconds and frames changes
to a period. Superimposed display
Time Code & User’s Bit
Setting the user’s bit
Set the VTR to the menu mode.
(By setting the LOCAL/MENU/REMOTE switch to
the MENU position.)1
Select  the  setup  menu  item  No.531  (UB
PRESET) setting.
The  remaining  steps  are  the  same  as  for
setting the time code.2
Time code/user’s bit playback
Set the VTR to the STOP mode.1
Set TC or UB using the COUNTER button.
TC :The time code is displayed.
UB :The user’s bit is displayed.
OWhen  the  time  code  can  no  longer  be  read,  it
is interpolated using the CTL signal.2
Press the PLAY button.
Playback  is  started,  and  the  time  code  appears
on the display.
If  “ON”  has  been  selected  as  the  setup  menu
item  No.005  setting,  the  time  code  value  is
superimposed  onto  the  video  signals  which  are
output from the VIDEO OUT2 connector.3
An asterisk (2) appears when
the time code signal is missing.
TC 00 : 07 : 04 : 24
UB
In the case of a drop frame, the colon
between the seconds and frames changes
to a period. Counter display
The display flashes when the
time code signal is missing. 
						

							19
Display position
The  position  of  the  superimposed  displays  can  be
changed  using  the  setup  menu  item  No.007  (CHARA
H-POS) and No.008 (CHARA V-POS) settings.
Superimposed Screens

When  the  PAGE  button  and  DATA+  button  or  DATA–
button  are  pressed,  the  counter  display  appears
temporarily  while  the  buttons  are  held  down  so  that
the settings can be checked.
It  is  also  possible  to  proceed  with  the  settings  while
checking  the  actual  situation  using  the  DATA+  button
and  DATA–  button  while  the  PAGE  button  is  held
down. When  a  TV  monitor  and  the  VIDEO  OUT2  connector
are  connected,  the  abbreviations  of  the  control  signal,
time  code,  etc.  are  displayed  on  the  TV  monitor.
These  displays  can  be  turned  ON  or  OFF  using  the
setup menu item No.005 setting.
Display characters
The  background  of  the  characters  used  for  the
superimposed  displays  can  be  changed  using  the
setup menu item No.009 (CHARA TYPE).
TCR  22: 22: 22: 22
TV monitorTCR  22: 22: 22: 22
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)
TCR(time code playback value)
UBR(user’s bit playback value)
REM(remaining tape)

In the VTR operation mode, “BOT” (beginning of tape)
or  “EOT”  (end  of  tape)  appears  at  the  start  of  the  line
when  the  beginning  or  end  of  the  tape  has  been
detected.
Examples of displays:
EOT STOP
(stopped at the end of the tape)
BOT STANDBY OFF
(on standby at the beginning of the tape) Operation mode
The content to be displayed can be selected using the
setup menu item No.006 (DISPLAY SEL).
TIME:Counter value
T&STA:Counter value, VTR operation mode
T&S&M:Counter  value,  VTR  operation  mode,  tape
format or error message
Counter value
TIME mode
TCR  22: 22: 22: 22
TV monitor
Counter value
T&STA mode 
TCR  22: 22: 22: 22
STOP
TV monitor
VTR operation mode
Counter value
T&S&M mode 
TCR  22: 22: 22: 22
STOP
DVCPRO_HD
TV monitorVTR operation mode
Tape format or error
message 
						

							20
Setup (Initial Settings)
The  VTR’s  main  settings  can  be  performed  and
checked  using  the  on-screen  menus  which  are
displayed on the video monitor connected to the VTR.
They  can  also  be  performed  and  checked  using  the
item  numbers  and  setting  numbers  which  are
displayed on the VTR’s front panel display.
The  VTR  comes  with  a  user  setting  memory  so  that
desired  settings  can  be  stored  in  the  memory  ahead
of time and recalled for use at any time.
How to perform settings using
the on-screen menu
Set  the  LOCAL/MENU/REMOTE  switch  to  the
MENU position.
The  VTR  is  set  to  the  menu  setting  mode,  and
the  menu  screen  is  displayed  on  the  video
monitor.1
Press  the  MENU-UP  button  or  MENU-DOWN
button  to  move  the  cursor  (
2)  to  the  next
menu item to be changed.
Pages  can  be  scrolled  up  or  down  by  pressing
the  MENU-UP  button  or  MENU-DOWN  button
while holding down the PAGE button.4
Press  the  DATA–  or  DATA+  button  to  change
the setting.5
Set  the  LOCAL/MENU/REMOTE  switch  to  the
LOCAL or REMOTE position.
This completes the menu settings.7
Press the SET button to enter the setting.
To  change  multiple  items,  repeat  steps 
4, 5and
6.

A setting can be canceled by pressing the MODE
button.
To  change  another  item  without  entering  the
setting,  press  the  MODE  button  and  then  repeat
steps 
4, 5and 6.
6
Press  the  MENU-UP  button  or  MENU-DOWN
button  to  move  the  cursor  (
2)  to  the  first
menu item to be changed.2
Press the MODE button, and select the setting
for each item.
To  return  to  the  menu  screen,  press  the  MODE
button while holding down the PAGE button.3
In  the  menu  setting  mode,  the  REW,  STOP,  FF,
SEARCH, PLAY, PAUSE/STILL and REC control
buttons  function  as  the  PAGE,  MENU-DOWN,
MENU-UP,  MODE,  DATA–,  DATA+  and  SET
buttons, respectively.SET–UP MENU MAIN
NO.00
200 SYSTEM
000 BASIC
100 OPERATION
200 INTERFACE
400 TAPE PROTECT
500 TIME CODE
600 VIDEO
700 AUDIO
A00 MENU
How to return to the factory
settings
Set  the  LOCAL/MENU/REMOTE  switch  to  the
MENU position.
The  VTR  is  set  to  the  menu  setting  mode,  and
the  menu  screen  is  displayed  on  the  video
monitor.1
Press the RESET button.
The  VTR  is  set  to  the  default  setting  mode,  and
the  default  setting  screen  is  displayed  on  the
video monitor.2
SELECT  MODE
20 ESCAPE
1LOAD
2 SAVE
3 PROTECT