Panasonic Digital Hd Video Cassette Recorder Ajhd1400 Operating Instructions

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Parts and their functions (continued)
Front panel (3)
Audio level control knobs
These knobs are used to adjust the recording and
playback level of the PCM audio signals.
The audio level control selector switch   switches
between the recording/playback level adjustment for
CH1/CH2 and the playback level adjustment for CH1 to
CH4.

zThe level of the IEEE1394 digital input/output audio
signals cannot be adjusted.
zFor the recording level, only the analog input can be
adjusted.
Audio level control selector switch
UNITY:At this position, the audio signals are recorded
or played back at a fixed level regardless of the
position of the audio level control knobs  .
REC/PB:The two switches on the left side of the audio
level control knobs   control the recording
level for the audio signal from analog input CH1/
CH2, and the two switches on the right side
control the playback level for the audio signal for
CH1/CH2.
PB:At this position, the audio signals for CH1 - CH4
or CH5 - CH8 are played back at the level which
has been adjusted by the audio level control
knobs .

When selecting PB, the recording level is UNITY.
Selecting CH1 to CH4 makes the playback level of CH5
to CH8 UNITY while selecting CH5 to CH8 makes the
playback level of CH1 to CH4 UNITY.
Selecting between CH1 to CH4 and CH5 to CH8 can be
performed using menu No. 783 AUDIO CH SEL.
Joystick
This is used for shuttle, slow and other variable-speed
playback. It is also used for the menu settings, etc.
The stick can be moved upward, downward, to the left or
to the right, and it can also be pressed to initiate
operations. (See “Joystick and Variable Speed
Playback” (page 22))

When this unit is turnning on, do not use the stick. 
Variable-speed playback and menu setting operation
become impossible.
SEARCH button
When this button is pressed, the search mode is
established.
PLAY button
When this button is pressed, playback starts.
When this button and the REC button are pressed
together, recording starts.
REC button
When this button is pressed together with the PLAY
button, recording starts.
When it is pressed during playback, a search, fast
forwarding or rewinding, the EE mode pictures and
audio signals can be monitored while it is held down.
When it is pressed in the stop mode, the EE mode
pictures and audio signals can be monitored. (When it is
pressed during playback, the servo will be disrupted.)
When the STOP button is pressed, the original pictures
and sound are restored.
REW button
When this button is pressed, the tape is rewound. The
rewinding speed can be selected using menu No.102
FF. REW MAX.
FF button
When this button is pressed, the tape is fast forwarded.
The fast forwarding speed can be selected using menu
No.102 FF. REW MAX.
STOP button
When this button is pressed, the tape stops traveling,
and when “TAPE” has been selected for the menu item
No.140 OUTPUT setting, the still images can be
monitored.
Even in the stop mode, the drum continues to rotate,
and the tape remains in close contact with the drum.
When the stop mode continues beyond a specific time
period, the unit is automatically set to the standby OFF
mode or STEP FWD mode in order to protect the tape.
(This is set using menu item No.400 to 403.)
Immediately after a cassette has been loaded in the
unit, the stop mode is established.
PA U S E  b u t t o n
When this button is pressed during recording, the
recording operation stops temporarily. Restart the
recording by pressing the button again. 
When this button is pressed during playback, the screen
changes to a static display. Restart playback by pressing
the button again.
REC/PBCH1/5 CH2/6
CH3/7 CH4/8 REC
PB CH1 CH2 CH1 CH2
PB
HD 
						

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Parts and their functions (continued)
Display panel
Level meter
Displays CH1/CH2/CH3/CH4 of the PCM audio signal or
each level of CH5/CH6/CH7/CH8 and the CUE track.
During recording and when the EE mode is selected, it
shows the levels of the input audio signals; during
playback, it shows the levels of the output audio signals.
The audio level display is switched to CH1/CH2/CH3/
CH4 and CH5/CH6/CH7/CH8 by selecting menu No.
783 AUDIO CH SEL. (See page 52) 
The audio level display is switched between the FULL
mode and FINE mode using the METER selector button
 (See page 9).
REMOTE lamp
This lamp lights when the CONTROL switch has been
set to the REMOTE position.
Repeat lamp
This lights when the repeat play mode has been set.
U lamp
This lamp lights when UMID information is present on
the input signal in EE mode.
This lamp lights during tape playback when UMID
information has been recorded on the tape.
WIDE lamp
This lamp turns on when “SQUEEZ” is selected in menu
No. 620 DOWNCON MODE and the down-conversion
output is set to wide screen, or when wide screen
information is recorded on tape when an SD tape is
played back. 
GAMMA lamp
This lamp lights when GAMMA function is selected in
menu No.693 GAMMA SEL.
COMP lamp
This lamp turns on when “DARK” is selected in menu
No. 693 COMP MODE.
SYSTEM FREQ display screen
Displays the selections of menu No. 25 SYSTEM FREQ.
VFR (Variable Frame Rate) lamp
This lamp lights when a tape (24/25/50PsF) from a
variable frame rate camera is played back after selecting
the frame rate converter and when conversion is
performed normally. 
If the tape and selected frame rate conversion function
for play back do not match, the lamp flashes on and off. 
Select the frame rate conversion function in menu No.
25 SYSTEM FREQ. (See page 37) 
Format displays
The recording format and the format (DVCPRO HD
1080i/DVCPRO HD 720P/DVCPRO 50/DVCPRO/DV/
DVCAM) of the tape inserted in the unit are displayed
here.
INPUT SELECT display area
The characters corresponding to the selected input
signals light up in this area. With the exception of analog
audio signals, flashing appears in this area if the
selected input signals are not available.
VIDEO
HDSDI:HD serial digital video signals
1394:IEEE1394 digital signals
SG:Internal reference signal
AUDIO
HDSDI:HD serial digital audio signals
1394:IEEE1394 digital signals
SG:Internal reference signal
ANALOG:Analog audio signals
REMOTE
dB
dB
0
4
3
2
1
0
-1
-2
-3
-4
CH-15LR
L
R
L
RCH-37
-12
-20
dB4
3
2
1
0
-1
-2
-3
-4dB0
-12
-20
L
R
dB
-12
-20
26
48L
RCUE
UWIDECOMPGAMMASYSTEM59.94  60
50/25PsF
23.98
2524
50
HD
SD
CTL
TC
UB
REM
DVCPRO
DVCPRO
DVCPRO
DV CAMHD
HD
501080i
720p
V F R
AUTO REC
DV CONTROLEDIT REC
INH S
VIDEO
AU DI OHDSDI
1394 SGHDSDI
1394 SG
ANALOG
!1
!4!5!10!2!11
!12
!3
!13!14
!16
!15 !7
!6
!9 !8
!17
Reference level
(–20dB: AJ-HD1400P)
FULL mode FINE modeReference level
(–18dB: AJ-HD1400E)
FULL mode
FINE mode 
						

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Parts and their functions (continued)
 lamp
This lamp lights when a cassette tape is inserted into
the VTR.
In the standby OFF mode, this lamp is flashing.
Counter display
The tape counter, time code, etc. are displayed here.
The type of value displayed is indicated by CTL, TC, UB
or REM.
CTL:This area indicates the tape timer (control signal).
TC:This area indicates time code data.
UB:This area indicates user bit data.
REM:This area indicates the remaining tape time and
total tape duration in minutes.
Example: [30-46]
Remaining tape time: 30 minutes, 
Total tape duration: 46 minutes
EDIT/EDIT REC/REC/REC INH lamps
EDIT: This lamp lights when the edit mode is selected.
(9-pin control) 
EDIT REC:
This lamp lights when in the editing record status.
(9-pin control)
REC:This lights in the recording mode.
REC INH:
This lamp lights in the recording prohibited status
(when the front upper REC INHIBIT switch is
“ON” or when the tape was recorded in a format
other than DVCPRO HD-LP and was played back
while “ON” was selected in menu No. 118 SP
MODE INH, or the cassette is in the erase
protection status.)
Recording is not possible while this lamp is
lighted.
Whether the lamp is to light or flash when the
accidental erasure prevention tab on the cassette
tape has been set to the recording inhibit position
can be selected using menu item No.114 REC
INH LAMP.
Channel condition lamps
These lamps light to indicate the error rate status.
Green:This lights when the error rates for the video and
audio playback signals are both at acceptable
levels.
White:This lights when the error rate for the video or
audio playback level has increased.
The playback picture and sound remain
unaffected even while this lamp is lighted.
Red:This lights when the error rate for the video or
audio playback level has increased to the extent
that correction or interpolation was performed.
S (servo) lamp
This lights when both the drum servo and capstan servo
are locked.
Backup battery warning lamp
This lamp displays the voltage condition of the backup
battery for 5 seconds after turning on the power.
Steady light :The voltage is the specified voltage or
more
Flashing :The backup battery is not installed
properly or the voltage of the backup
battery is less than the specified voltage.
This unit is equipped with a backup mechanism to count
down the time code generator while the power of the
unit is turned off. For details, refer to “Time code when
power is not supplied” (page 56).
The battery must be replaced periodically, since this unit
cannot count down and the numerical value of the time
code generator is reset if the backup battery voltage
drops below the specified value. However, it is not
necessary to replace the battery when it is not
necessary to drive the backup feature.

Refer replacement of backup battery to qualified 
service personel. 
						

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Parts and their functions (continued)
Rear panel
AC IN inlet
This is the AC power inlet.
Connect the accessory power cable here.
When both an AC power supply and DC power supply
have been connected, the AC power supply takes
priority.
DC IN socket
This is the input connector for the DC 12V supply
voltage.
Use an external DC power supply rated at DC 12 V/7 A
(12 A peak or higher)
When the voltage has dropped to around 10.6V, the
unit’s power is automatically turned off. (When “TYPE-A”
or “TYPE-B” is not selected as the menu item No.180
BATTERY SEL setting)
Even when the supply voltage is restored later, the
power will not automatically come back on. The POWER
switch must be set to OFF and then back to ON several
seconds later.

zIf an external DC power supply is used, then make
sure that the external DC power supply is first turned
ON, then this unit is turned ON. Improper operation
may result in a malfunction in the unit due to slow
startup of the output voltage of the external DC power
supply.
zIf input exceeds 18 V by mistake, the protection
feature shuts down the power source at around 20 to
35 V. Change the voltage to the regular voltage, and
the unit is available. An AC source cannot be
connected to this terminal.
DC OUT socket
This is the DC 12V output socket.
Power is supplied from here to the external remote
controller (AJ-A95: optional accessory).
The DC power cable is packed together with the AJ-
A95.
Fuse holder
This holds the AC 250 V/2.5 A fuse (time lag type).

Use the fuse specified by Panasonic.
ENCODER
REMOTE
HD/SDI
IN
OUT1
OUT2
SD/SDI
DV C P RO
/DV
MONITOR LCH1
CH2
R AUDIO OUTOUT INTCHD/SD REF IN
AUDIO IN
CH1
CH2VIDEO OUT
Y
1
2P
B
PR
AUD I O
MON
OUT(SUPER)L
RDC OUT
FUSE 250V T2.5AH
F1
AC IN
DC IN
R
E
M
O
R
TPUSHPUSH
PUSHPUSH
12V 250mA
SIGNAL
GND
1
2
3
4
Pin No. Signal
1 Ground
2–
3–
4 +12 V
External DC adapter
If an external DC power supply is used, then check the
ratings of the external DC power supply so that they are
compatible with those of this unit. Check the pin
arrangements of the DC output terminal of the external DC
power supply and those of the DC IN socket of this unit so
that their polarities are correctly arranged.
If +12 V are supplied to the unit’s GND terminal by
mistake, this may cause fire or injury.
If the polarities of the DC IN connectors of other devices
are incorrect, and the other devices are connected to the
unit by mistake, fire or personal injury may result.
3
1 2
4
Pin No. Signal
1 Ground
2–
3–
4 +12 V 
						

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Parts and their functions (continued)
VIDEO OUT (1, 2, Y, PB, PR) connectors
By changing the menu item No.615 V OUT SEL setting,
either analog composite signals or HD analog
component Y signals are output from the VIDEO OUT1
connector.
Analog composite signals with superimposed information
embedded can be output from the VIDEO OUT2 connector.
Whether superimposed information is to be embedded
in the signals is selected using menu item No.005
SUPER.

When HD analog component output or HD SDI output
signals are output with the 60 Hz or 24 Hz system
frequency, the SD SDI signals will be output without the
sync signals (NO SYNC), and the analog composite
signals will be output in the black-and-white mode (burst
OFF).
TC IN connector
This is used to record an external time code onto the
tape.
TC OUT connector
This is used to output the playback time code during
playback.
During recording, the time code generated by the
internal time code generator is output from this
connector.
HD/SD REF VIDEO IN connector and OUT 
connector
Input connector for the HD/SD reference video signal
and loop through output connector.

zWhen inputting an HD reference signal to the
connector, input a tri-level sync signal with positive
and negative polarities. Also, supply signals matching
the input signals and tape format.
zWhen inputting an SD reference signal to the
connector, use a black burst signal which satisfy the
SMPTE170M or ITU624-4 standard.
zIf no cable is connected to the REF VIDEO OUT
connector, the REF VIDEO IN connector will be 75 
h
automatically. If the cable is connected, the 75 h
connection is cancelled.
AUDIO IN connectors (CH1, CH2)
These are the input connectors for the analog audio
signals.
AUDIO OUT/MONITOR connector
(CH1, CH2, Lch, Rch)
These are the output connectors for the analog audio
signals.
It is possible to interlock Lch/Rch to the volume control
knob for headphones by adjusting menu No. 712 MONI
OUT appropriately.
AUDIO MONITOR connectors
These are the audio monitor output connectors.These
connectors output the monitor selection channels.
It is possible to interlock these connectors to the volume
control knob for headphones by adjusting menu No. 712
MONI OUT appropriately.
REMOTE CONTROL connector
An external remote controller is connected here to
enable the unit to be operated using an external device.

zSet the LOCAL/REMOTE switch to REMOTE.
zThe connector satisfies the RS-422A interface
standard.
Fan motor
This is provided to cool off the unit.
Grips
This is the handle for carrying the unit.
ENCODER REMOTE connector
Connect a connector encoder remote controller when
externally adjusting each setting of the video output signal.
HD SERIAL COMPONENT AUDIO VIDEO IN/
OUT connector
These are input-output connectors for the HD digital
component audio/video signal conforming to the
SMPTE 292M, 296M or 299M standard.
SD SERIAL COMPONENT AUDIO VIDEO OUT 
connector
These are output connectors for the digital component
audio/video signal conforming to the SMPTE 259M-C,
272M-A standard. 
They are output during DVCPRO50, DVCPRO, DV or
DVCAM interchangeable playback or when signals are
down-converted and output.

When in 23.98/24 Hz mode, SD SDI output, the system
phase of analog composite video output may change to
match the phase of HD SDI output when tape speed is
at the standard rate.
Pin No. Signal
1 FRAME GROUND
4 REM(G)
7REM RX (X)
REMOTE CONTROL PROTOCOL RECEIVE
8REM TX (X)
REMOTE CONTROL PROTOCOL TRANSMIT
14REM RX (Y)
REMOTE CONTROL PROTOCOL RECEIVE
15REM TX (Y)
REMOTE CONTROL PROTOCOL TRANSMIT
1
6
9
5
Pin No. Signal
1 Frame Ground
2 Transmit A
3 Receive B
4 Receive Common
5–
6 Transmit Common
7 Transmit B
8 Receive A
9 Frame Ground 
						

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Parts and their functions (continued)
IEEE1394 digital input/output connector
This unit is capable of input and output through a digital
interface conforming to the IEEE1394 standard. Use 6-
pin connectors. Does not support bus power.
Reference signals
During tape playback, the video output reference signals are as shown in the table below.
*1 If “1394” or “INT SG (internal standard signal)” is selected for the video input signal, the video output reference signal will always be
“Internal HD.”

zWhen “E-AUTO” is selected in menu No. 031 OUT REF, the unit operates as if “INPUT” is selected in edit mode or “AUTO”
is selected in modes other than the edit mode.
zWhen using the SD > HD up-converter and HD > HD cross-converter, input the HD tri-level sync signal that supports the
HD output format in order to initiate operation using HD_REF_IN.

zIn the 25 Hz (HD) or 50 Hz (HD) mode, black signals are output from the SD SDI output and analog composite output
connectors.
zIn the 25 Hz (SD) or 50 Hz (SD) mode, black signals are output from the HD SDI output and analog component output
connectors.
zAll the HD SDI output, SD SDI output, video output, analog component output, audio output and TC output signals are
output in phase with the REF input.
In the 59.94 Hz/60 Hz or 50 Hz mode
Input signals Menu item No.031
REF_IN INPUT AUTO HD_REF SD_REF
INPUT*
1
HD_REF_INInput HD_REF_IN HD_REF_IN Internal SD INPUT
Not input HD_REF_IN HD_REF_IN Internal SD Internal HD
SD_REF_INInput SD_REF_IN Internal HD SD_REF_IN INPUT
Not input SD_REF_IN Internal HD SD_REF_IN Internal SD
NoneInput INPUT Internal HD Internal SD INPUT
Not input Internal HD Internal HD Internal SD Internal HD
In the 23.98 Hz/24 Hz mode
Input signals
REF_IN
HD_REF_IN HD_REF_IN
None Internal HD
In the 25 Hz (HD), 25 Hz (SD), 50 Hz (HD) or 50 Hz (SD) mode
Input signals Menu item No.031
REF_IN AUTO HD_REF SD_REF INPUT
HD_REF_IN HD_REF_IN HD_REF_IN Internal SD Internal HD
SD_REF_IN SD_REF_IN Internal HD SD_REF_IN Internal HD
None Internal HD Internal HD Internal SD Internal HD
Internal HD:
With HD tape playback as the reference, operation uses a 74 MHz clock signal in the free-run mode.
Internal SD:
With SD tape playback as the reference, operation uses a 4fsc clock signal in the free-run mode. 
						

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Reference frequencies
During tape playback, the video output reference frequencies are as shown in the table below.

zDuring SD tape playback, operation is not possible in the 60 Hz mode.
zWhen the HD SDI output signals are output at 60 Hz/24 Hz, the SD SDI signal is output in the NO SYNC status, and the
analog composite signals are output in black-and-white mode (burst OFF).
zAll the HD SDI output, SD SDI output, analog composite output, analog component output, audio output and TC output
signals are output in phase with the REF input.
In the 59.94 Hz/60 Hz or 60 Hz mode
Input signals Menu item No.031
REF_IN INPUT AUTO HD_REF SD_REF INPUT
HD_REF_INInputComplies with
HD REF IN
frequencyComplies with
HD REF IN
frequency59.94HzComplies with
INPUT
frequency
Not inputComplies with
HD REF IN
frequencyComplies with
HD REF IN
frequency59.94HzComplies with 
menu item No.030
frequency
SD_REF_INInput 59.94HzComplies with 
menu item No.030
frequency59.94HzComplies with
INPUT
frequency
Not input 59.94HzComplies with 
menu item No.030
frequency59.94HzComplies with 
menu item No.030
frequency
NoneInputComplies with
INPUT
frequencyComplies with 
menu item No.030
frequency59.94HzComplies with
INPUT
frequency
Not inputComplies with 
menu item No.030
frequencyComplies with 
menu item No.030
frequency59.94HzComplies with 
menu item No.030
frequency
When “90H” is selected as the menu item No.26 HD SYS H ADV, the HD output is output with a phase 90H ahead of the SD
output.
When the SD REF signal is input, the REF input and SD output signals are inphase, and when the HD REF signal is input,
the REF input and HD output signalsare in-phase.
zThe audio output and TC output signals are output in-phase with the HD output signals.
zWith the 720p format, there is a phase difference of 120H. 
						

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Ta p e s
Consumer-use DV and DVCAM cassettes
(Standard DV and DVCAM cassettes, mini DV and 
DVCAM cassettes)
zUse a cassette adapter (AJ-CS455P) when a mini DV or
DVCAM cassette is to be used.
Note that inserting a mini DV or DVCAM cassette without
the use of a cassette adapter will cause malfunctioning.
Also note that long-duration mini DV cassettes (80 minutes
in the standard mode and 120 minutes in the LP mode)
cannot be used.
zIt is not possible to play back tapes which have been
recorded in the LP mode.
zWhen editing material recorded on a consumer-use DV or
DVCAM cassette, first record the material on a DVCPRO
tape or other tape used by VTRs for broadcast
applications.
zThe maximum transport speed of a mini DV or DVCAM
cassette tape is 32k.
zThe images may be subject to disturbance during the slow
motion playback of consumer-use DV and DVCAM
cassette tapes.
zFrom the perspective of protecting consumer-use DV and
DVCAM cassette tapes, minimize the number of times the
tapes are cued up at the same locations as much as
possible.
zWhen consumer-use DV and DVCAM cassette tapes are
used, the maximum time for STILL TIMER is set to 10
seconds.
It is recommended that tapes bearing the Panasonic
brand be used as the consumer-use DV tapes.
M cassettes
Tapes capable of up to 33 minutes of recording or playback
(AJ-HP33EMG: for AJ-HD1400E)
L cassettes
Tapes capable of up to 64 minutes of recording or playback
(AJ-HP64ELG: for AJ-HD1400P and AJ-HD1400E)
CH1/5 CH2/6
CH3/7 CH4/8 REC
PB CH1 CH2 CH1 CH2
PB
HD
Align the center of the cassette with the 
center of the insertion slot, and press it in 
gently.
The cassette tape will load automatically. M cassette size
L cassette sizeM cassette guide

zSet the cassette level with the cassette slit and insert
straight.
zDo not put your hand in the cassette slit.
zInsert an M-cassette between the left/right M-cassette
guides.
zIf the cassette slit is exposed to the strong direct rays of
the sun, a malfunction in the tape travel may occur. 
						

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Connections
Example of connections with an editing controller
AV  m o n i t o r
AV monitor
AV monitorAV  m o n i t o r Recorder
Analog composite 
signals
Source unitAudio monitor 
signals
To REMOTE CONTROL
connector
Remote signals
Editing controller
AG-A850 etc.
AV switcherReference signal
generator
Remote signals
To REMOTE CONTROL
connector
Source unit
Analog 
composit
e signals
Audio 
monitor 
signals
Analog 
composite 
signals
Audio 
monitor 
signals
Reference signal
Reference signalTo REMOTE CONTROL
connectorAudio output signals Video output signalsAudio output signalsVideo output signals
Video input signals
Audio input signals
Video monitor signals
Audio monitor
signals

zWhen disconnecting the remote signals (9P) from one component and re-connecting them to another component,
check the settings,etc. of the editing controller.
zIf the editing operation is executed via the 1394 connection, errors may occur in the editing.
zIf the JOG/VAR operates at a half speed or less, errors may occur in the CTL count. 
						

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IEEE1394 digital interface
Settings for this unit
Confirm that menu No. 882 DIF IN CH and No. 883 DIF OUT
CH of this unit are set to “AUTO.”
Input-output of the digital input signal is enabled when “59/
60” is selected in menu No. 25 SYSTEM FREQ and
operated in 59.94 Hz. Input-output of the digital input signal
is enabled when “50i/25P” is selected in menu No. 25
SYSTEM FREQ as well.

zThe incoming signal is limited to the format selected in
menu No. 020 SYSTEM FORMAT.
zThe output format is determined according to the list
shown below.
Precautions for use
zConnect the interface with another device on a 1:1 basis.
zIf the E-92 warning (1394 INITIAL ERROR) is displayed,
either re-connect the connecting cable or turn the VTR’s
power off and back on.
zThe AV signals may be disrupted when the power of the
connected devices is turned on or off and when the
interface cable is connected or disconnected.
zWhen the input signals are switched or the mode is
transferred, it may take a few seconds for the system to
stabilize. Proceed with the recording operation only after
the system has stabilized.
zThe following situation applies when recording is to be
performed by selecting the IEEE1394 digital interface
input, and it applies with the signals which are output by
the IEEE1394 digital interface.
ŠThe audio level control knobs on the front panel do not
work. The settings in menu No. 680/681/695 are
ignored and the blanking will not be applied.
ŠWhen playback signals other than regular 1a speed
playback signals have been input, no guarantees are
made for the pictures and sound which will be
recorded or for the EE-type pictures and sound.
zThe following situation applies when the video input
selection has been set as the IEEE1394 digital interface.
ŠThe SDI signals, the analog video output signals and
time code output signals become irregular in the EE
mode. Do not use these signals for recording
purposes. (The teletext signals and other signals
superimposed onto the video output signals also
become irregular.)
zDuring SLOW/STILL playback, unprocessed video and
audio signals are output as the IEEE1394 digital interface
output. When these video and audio signals are monitored
using another device, they may differ from the video and
audio signals played back by this unit.
When the equipment for non-linear editing is connected to
this unit, do not start any other application program than
software for the non-linear edit. Non-linear editing
equipment may garble the output video picture.
Playback format Output data format
DVCPRO HD-LP, 
DVCPRO HDDVCPRO HD, 
DV C P RO5 0 ,  DV *
DV C P RO 5 0 DV C P RO5 0 ,  DV *
DV C P RO DV C P RO, DV
DV, DV C A M DV
For EE mode or recording/editing
(Including scene-to-scene 
continuity)
zSelect a value other than 1394 
with the INPUT SELECT button 
on the front panel.DVCPRO HD*
* CH1/CH2 or CH3/CH4 can be selected as the output audio
channel.
With the following setting, the signal is not output from the 
IEEE1394 digital interface.
zWhen “23/24,” “25 (HD),” “25 (SD),” “50 (HD),” or “50 (SD)” is 
selected in menu No. 025 SYTEM FREQ
zWhen the unit operates in 60 Hz/24 Hz
Be absolutely sure not to defeat the following 
safeguards when connecting the IEEE1394 
cable.
(1) Ensure that the unit and all devices to be
connected are grounded (or connected to a
common ground).
If the equipment cannot be grounded, first turn off
the power of all the connected devices, and then
disconnect and re-connect the IEEE1394 cable.
(2) When connecting the unit to a device equipped
with a 4-pin connector, connect the unit’s
connector (6-pin type) first.
(3) When making a connection to a PC equipped
with a 6-pin connector, connect the 1394 cable
so that it mates properly with the 1394
connector. Bear in mind that if the plug is
inserted the wrong way round, the unit may be
damaged as a result.