Panasonic Digital Hd Video Cassette Recorder Ajhd1500p Operating Instructions

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Setup menus
CH2/CH4/CH6/CH8
PCM*1
PCM*1
CUE*2
PCM*1
CUE*2
PCM*3
(R selected for CH)
737: CH1 MONI SEL
to
744: CH8 MONI SEL
OFF
ON
USER menu
745:
MONI
CH SEL
MANU
AUTO
PCM
MANU
AUTO
PCMCH1/CH3/CH5/CH7
PCM*1
PCM*1
CUE*2
CUE*2
PCM*1
PCM*3
(L selected for CH)
746:
MON
AUTO
SEL
L/R
L
R
L/R
L
R
L/R
L
R
L/R
L
R
L/R
L
R
L/R
L
RL ch
PCM*1
CUE*2
CUE*2
PCM*1
PCM*3
PCM*1
CUE*2
CUE*2
PCM*1
PCM*3
R ch
PCM*1
CUE*2
PCM*1
CUE*2
PCM*3
PCM*1
CUE*2
PCM*1
CUE*2
PCM*3

The table below shows how the output to the audio...

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Setup menus
USER menu

Item Setting
No.SuperimposedNo.SuperimposedDescription
display display
A00 LOAD0000USER2
0001 USER3
0002 USER4
0003 USER5
A01 SAVE0000USER2
0001 USER3
0002 USER4
0003 USER5
0004 LOCKED
A02 P.ON LOAD0000OFF
 0001 USER2
0002 USER3
0003 USER4
0004 USER5
A03 MENU LOCK0000OFF
0001 ON
The underline on the setting item denotes the initial setting.

• No. A00 (LOAD), No. A01 (SAVE) and No. A02 (P.ON LOAD) are the menu items which can
be set only for USER1. They are not displayed...

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Time code/user bit
Time code
The time code is used when the time code signal generated by the time code generator (time
code signal generator) is to be recorded on the tape, its values are to be read by the time
code reader (time code signal reader), and the absolute position of the tape is to be
displayed in increments of hours, minutes, seconds and frames.
The time code is written in the sub-code area (data area) of the helical track. This enables
insert editing to be conducted independently...

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Recording internal/external time codes
1. Setting the internal time code
1Place the VTR in the stop mode.
2Set the TC/CTL switch to TC.
3Set the TC INT/EXT switch to INT. (Internal time code selected)
4Set the Setup menu No. 504 (RUN MODE).
REC RUN:The time code runs at the same time as the recording proceeds.
FREE RUN:The time code runs in the same way as the time regardless of the VTR’s
operation.
5Set the Setup menu No. 503 (REGEN).
REGEN:Continuity is maintained with the recorded time code...

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Reproducing the time code/user bit
1Place the unit in the stop mode.
2Set the TC/CTL button to TC.
3Set the TC/UB switch to TC or UB.
TC:The time code is displayed.
UB:The user bit is displayed.
•When it is no longer possible to read the time code, it is interpolated using the CTL
signal.
4Press the PLAY button.
Playback now commences, and the time code appears on the display.
When setup menu No. 005 (SUPER) is ON, the time code value is superimposed onto
the video signal from the VIDEO OUT3...

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Superimpose screen
The control signals, time code, etc. are displayed using abbreviations.
TCR  :::
CTL  = control signal
TCR = TC time code reading
UBR = TC user bit reading
Abbreviation
TV monitor
Characters displayed
The background of characters superimposed on the display can be changed using setup
menu No. 009 (CHARA TYPE).
TCR  :::
TV monitor
Display position
The position of the characters superimposed on the display can be changed using setup
menus No. 007 (CHARA H-POS) and No. 008 (CHARA...

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Audio recording channel and monitor output selection
Audio recording channel
The audio recording channels are selected on the AUDIO setup menu as shown below.
Recording track Recording signal
CH1CH1 input/CH2 input/CH3 input/CH4 input/CH1 input + CH2 input/CH3 input + CH4 input
CH2CH1 input/CH2 input/CH3 input/CH4 input/CH1 input + CH2 input/CH3 input + CH4 input
CH3CH1 input/CH2 input/CH3 input/CH4 input/CH1 input + CH2 input/CH3 input + CH4 input
CH4CH1 input/CH2 input/CH3 input/CH4 input/CH1...

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Rack mounting
The unit can be mounted into a 19-inch standard rack if the optional rack-mounting adapters
(AJ-MA75P) are used. For the installation rails, it is recommended that the rail and bracket
for 18q length (model number CC3061-99-0400) of Chassis Trak be used. If an even greater
clearance is to be left between the VTR and rack when the VTR is pulled out, however, it is
recommended that the 22q long Chassis Trak (model number CC-3001-99-0191) be used.
(The complete slide rail and bracket...

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Video head cleaning
This unit is equipped with an auto head cleaning function which automatically reduces the
amount of dirt on the video heads. In order to maximize the unit’s reliability, it is
recommended that the video heads be cleaned as and when appropriate.
For further details on how to actually clean the heads, consult with one of our service
companies or with your dealer.
Condensation
Condensation occurs due to the same principle involved when droplets of water form on a
window pane of a...

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Error messages
When a warning occurs in this unit, the warning lamp lights up.
Opening the DIAG menu will display the warning description on the counter display and the
monitor. Also, when an abnormal operation is detected in this unit, the AUTO OFF lamp lights
up and a message appears on the counter display.
DIAG menu
This display the VTR information.
VTR information includes “WARNING” information and “HOURS METER” (usage time)
information. A DIAG menu appears on the monitor when the monitor is...