Panasonic Digital Hd Video Cassette Recorder Ajhd1500p Operating Instructions

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Controls and their functions

Q QQ Q
QPREROLL button
This is used for feeding and cueing the tape for manual editing.
When it is pressed, the tape travels to the preroll point where it stops.
The preroll time can be set on the setup menu No. 000 (P-ROLL TIME).
When this button is pressed together with the IN or OUT button, the tape can be cued to
the IN or OUT point entered.
When the AUTO ENTRY on the setup menu No. 305 is set to “ENA”, IN point has been
entered at the point where the PREROLL button is pressed even if the IN point has not
been entered.
R RR R
RAUTO EDIT button
Automatic editing is executed when this is pressed after an edit point has been entered.
When the AUTO EDIT button is pressed though the IN point has not been entered,
automatic editing is executed using the point at which the button was pressed as the IN
point.
S SS S
SPREVIEW/REVIEW buttons
PREVIEW:When this is pressed after an edit point has been entered, the tape travels,
editing is not performed, and the preview can be activated on the screen
connected to the recorder.
If it is pressed when the IN point has not been entered, the point at which the
button was pressed is entered as the IN point, and preview is executed
accordingly.
REVIEW:If this is pressed after a block has been edited, the now edited block can be
played back and monitored on the screen connected to the recorder.
T TT T
TIN (A IN)/SET/OUT (A OUT) buttons
When IN (A IN) or OUT (A OUT) button is pressed together with the SET button, the IN (A
IN) or OUT (A OUT) point is entered.
A IN and A OUT are used during audio split editing to enter an audio IN or OUT point that
differs from the video In or OUT point.
While an IN (A IN) or OUT (A OUT) point is selected, the IN (A IN) or OUT (A OUT) button
corresponding to the point entered lights. When this button is pressed after a point has
been entered, the IN (A IN) /OUT (A OUT) point value appears on the counter display.
When the IN (A IN) or OUT (A OUT) button is pressed together with the RESET button, the
IN (A IN) or OUT (A OUT) point is cleared.
U UU U
UTRIM buttons
These buttons are used to trim IN or OUT point finely.
When the “+” or “–” button is pressed while the IN or OUT button is held down, the entered
edit point can be trimmed in 1-frame increments. When the “+” button is pressed, the tape
is advanced by one frame; when the “–” button is pressed, it is rewound by one frame.
V VV V
VASMBL button
This is pressed for assemble editing.
The button is self-illuminating, and it is set ON (lamp lights) when it is pressed once and
OFF (lamp goes off) when it is pressed again.
W WW W
WINSERT buttons
Press one of these seven buttons to select the input signals to be edited during insert
editing.
The buttons are self-illuminating, and they are set ON (lamp lights) when they are pressed
once and OFF (lamp goes off) when they are pressed again.
The audio channels (CH1 to CH8) are allocated to CH1-4 or CH5-8 using the AUDIO CH
SELECT button Z. 
						

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Controls and their functions

X XX X
XCounter display area
The TC and CTL count values, UB and messages are displayed in this area.
Cassette inserted display lamp:
This lamp lights when a cassette has been inserted into the unit.
DV lamp:
This lights when a cassette recorded using the DV (SP mode) format is being played back.
DVCAM lamp:
This lights when a cassette recorded using the DVCAM format is being played back.
DVCPRO lamp:
This lights when a cassette recorded using the DVCPRO format is being played back.
DVCPRO50 lamp:
This lights when a cassette recorded using the DVCPRO50 format is being played back.
DVCPRO50P lamp:
This lights when a cassette recorded using the DVCPRO50p format is being played back.
LP lamp:
This lights when a cassette is being recorded or played back using the DVCPROHD-LP
format.
SP lamp:
This lights when a cassette recorded using the DVCPROHD format is being played back.
SCH lamp:
This lights when the SCH phase of the SD REF signal is within a fixed range.
CF lamp:
This lights when the color framing is locked.
TC/UB lamp:
This flashes when the TC or UB information cannot be read during tape playback; it
remains lighted while the information is being read properly.
W lamp:
This lights when a warning has been issued.
Y YY Y
YTime code buttons
These are used to set the TC or UB value.
SHIFT:When setting the TC or UB value, first press this button to stop the data running.
Change the digit now flashing on the display.
Each time the button is pressed, the flashing moves to the right by one digit, and
when it reaches the right-most digit, it returns to the left-most digit.
When it is kept depressed, the flashing moves consecutively.
ADJ:This is used to change the numeral of the digit now flashing on the display.
When the button is pressed once, the number is incremented by 1, and when it is
kept depressed, the number is incremented consecutively.
START:This enters the data which has been changed by the SHIFT and ADJ buttons.
Also, Pressing this button when the TC or UB value are not set enables the TCG
or UBG setting values to be confirmed.
RESET:When this button is pressed in the CTL mode, the display is reset to
“00:00:00:00”. In the CTL mode, the entered edit points are cleared.
In the TC/UB mode, the generator is reset when the button is pressed together
with the SHIFT button.
Z ZZ Z
Z Audio channel selector button
This button is used to switch the display and control of the CH1-CH4 or CH5-CH8 audio
meter and volume and insert buttons. 
						

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Controls and their functions

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[ Level meter
This displays the levels of the PCM audio signals for CH1, CH2, CH3 and CH4 (or for
CH5, CH6, CH7 and CH8) and CUE track signals.
During recording and E-E selection, it displays the levels of the audio input signals; during
playback, it displays the levels of the audio output signals.
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\Audio input/output level controls
These controls are used to adjust the recording and playback levels of the PCM audio
signals (CH1/CH2/CH3/CH4/CH5/CH6/CH7/CH8) and the CUE track signal.
The upper controls are for adjusting the recording levels.
The lower controls are for adjusting the playback levels.
Each control is a “pull for variable” control, meaning that the level can be adjusted only
when the control has been pulled up. The signal levels are set to the unity value (preset
value) when the controls have been pushed down.
Furthermore, when the channels have been switched between CH1-4 and CH5-8 using
the AUDIO CH SELECT button Z, the previous information is retained until the controls
are next operated.
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]Headphones jack
The sound being recorded, played back or edited can be monitored on stereo headphones
when they are connected to this jack.
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^Volume control
This is used to adjust the headphones volume and the monitor output volume.
Whether the headphones output and monitor output volumes are to be linked or kept
separate can be set on the setup menu No. 713 (MONI OUT). (Note that the headphones
output volume is normally linked.)
When the volumes are kept separate, the monitor output is set to the unity value (preset
value).
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_MONITOR SELECT switches
These are used to select the audio signals output to the monitor L/R channels.
Each time the “L” button is pressed, the signals output to the monitor L channel are
selected in turn in the following order: CH1, CH2, CH3, CH4, CH5, CH6, CH7, CH8,  CUE
and back to CH1.
[However, this switching is disabled when the channel except OFF has been selected for
setup menu No. 734 (MONITOR MIX L).]
Each time the “R” button is pressed, the signals output to the monitor R channel are
selected in turn in the following order: CH1, CH2, CH3, CH4, CH5, CH6, CH7, CH8,  CUE
and back to CH1.
[However, this switching is disabled when the channel except OFF has been selected for
setup menu No. 735 (MONITOR MIX R).]
The L or R lamp on the level meter display lights to indicate which signal is now being
selected. (When the unit is set to “AUTO” in No. 745 (MONI CH SEL) on the setup menu,
then the display will change according to the monitor output.)
The lamp flashes if the channels selected by AUDIO CH SELECT do not appear on the
display screen.
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`METER (FULL/FINE) selector switch
This is used to change the scale display (graduations) of the audio level meters.
FULL mode:Standard scale (from –¶ to 0 dB)
FINE mode:The scale changes every 0.5 dB. 
						

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Controls and their functions

a aa a
a User assignment switch
This enables the VTR statuses and programmable menus to be registered.
Refer to page 18 for details.
b bb b
b Status selector switch
This enables the statuses to be registered by the user assignment switch in 3 ways.
Refer to page 18 for details.
c cc c
c Programmable menu selector switch
This enables the programmable menus to be registered by the user assignment switch in
4 ways.
Refer to page 18 for details.
d dd d
d MENU button
When this is pressed, the setup menu appears on the TV monitor (when the HD SDI
MONITOR, SD SDI MONITOR and VIDEO OUT3 connectors are being used).
The setup menu numbers and items are displayed on the unit’s top front display area.
Press the button again to exit the setup menu settings and return to the original status.
e ee e
eSET button
When this is pressed, the data which has been set on the setup menu is entered. After
data entry, the setup menu setting mode is exited and the original operating mode is
restored.
f ff f
fDIAG button
When this is pressed, VTR information is displayed on-screen. When it is pressed again,
the original display is restored.
There are two types of VTR information: “HOURS METER” information and “WARNING”
information. Switching between these types is enabled by pressing the search button.
Indicated on the “HOURS METER” screen are the power-on time, drum rotation time, tape
travel time, loading count and power ON/OFF time, etc.
Indicated on the “WARNING” screen are the warning.
g
MODE/SEL button
This is used to initiate a MULTI CUE operation or other expansion mode operation.  For
details, refer to page 46.
hEXIT button
This is used to exit from the MULTI CUE operation or other expansion mode operation and
return to the original mode. 
						

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Controls and their functions
Connector area
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ENCODERREMOTEREMOTE  IN/OUT
REMOTE      OUT
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CH 1 CH 2 CH 3 CH 4OUT RCUE MON
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1AC IN connector
This is for connecting the unit to the power outlet using the power cord provided.
2SIGNAL GND terminal
This terminal is connected to the signal ground terminal of the connected unit in order to
reduce noise. It is not connected to ground for safety purposes.
3Fuse holder
This contains a fuse.
4Fan motor
This is for cooling the unit.
The W lamp lights when trouble has caused the fan motor to stop. If the unit is still
operated in the warning status, the temperature inside the deck will rise, and when it
exceeds the safety temperature, all the unit’s operations will be shut down. 
						

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Controls and their functions

5TIME CODE IN connector
This is the connector for recording the external time code on the tape.
6TIME CODE OUT connector
The playback time code is output from this connector during playback.
During recording, the time code generated by the internal time code generator is output.
7CUE IN connector
The analog signal to be recorded on the CUE track is supplied to this connector. The audio
signals from a microphone can also be recorded by selecting the –60dB input mode on the
setup menu No. 705 (CUE IN LV).
8CUE OUT connector
The analog signal recorded on the CUE track is output from this connector.
9MONITOR OUT connector
During playback, the playback signals from the CUE track or PCM audio signal CH1, CH2,
CH3, CH4, CH5, CH6, CH7 and CH8 are output from this connector.
: ANALOG AUDIO IN connectors
These are the input connectors for the analog audio signals (CH1, CH2, CH3, CH4).
; ANALOG AUDIO OUT connectors
These are the output connectors for the analog audio signals (CH1, CH2, CH3, CH4).
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> SD SERIAL DIGITAL COMPONENT AUDIO VIDEO OUT connectors
These are the output connectors for the digital component audio and video signals that
comply with the SMPTE 259M-C, 272M and 294M standards.
The signals are output during the playback of compatible DVCPRO25M, 50M, DV or
DVCAM format tapes or during down-conversion output.
The TC, menu or other information is output from the SD SDI MONITOR connector with
the information superimposed onto the signals.
Using setup menu item No.606 (SD MONI O SEL), the SD SDI MONITOR output signals
can be set to the same output as the SD SDI OUT1 (no superimposing).
When “SD SDI” has been selected as the setup menu item No.600 (VIDEO IN SEL)
setting and “THRU” as the No.107 (EE MODE SEL) item setting, the SD SDI MONITOR
output in the EE mode will not be subject to superimposing, and it will be set to the same
output as SD SDI OUT1.  (The AJ-UC1500 board available as an optional accessory is
needed for “SD SDI” to be selected as the setup menu item No.600 setting.) 
						

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Controls and their functions

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? ANALOG COMPOSITE VIDEO OUT connectors
These are the output connectors for the analog composite video signals.
The signals are output during the playback of compatible DVCPRO25M, 50M, DV or
DVCAM format tapes or during down-conversion output.
Video signals with information superimposed onto them can be output from the VIDEO
OUT3 connector.
Whether information is to be superimposed or not (ON/OFF) is selected by setting the
setup menu No.005 (SUPER) item.
The VIDEO OUT2 connector can also be used as the WFM (waveform) OUT connector.
TC, CTL, VIDEO, RF L/R and ENV L/R are the signals which can be selected on the
menu.
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@ SD REF IN connectors and 75-ohm termination switch
These are the input connectors for the SD reference video signals.
Input the NTSC signals with color burst.
To terminate, set the switch to ON.
A AA A
A HD REF IN connectors and 75-ohm termination switch
This is the input connectors for the HD reference video signals.
Input tri-level sync signals with positive and negative polarities.
To terminate, set the switch to ON.
B  B B  B 
B HD REF OUT connector
This is the output connector for the HD reference video signals used for external
synchronization.
It outputs tri-level sync signals with positive and negative polarities.
C CC C
C SD REF OUT connector
This is the output connector for the NTSC external synchronization signal (black burst
signal).
DDIGITAL AUDIO IN/OUT connector
This I/O connector is for digital audio signals which comply with the AES/EBU standard.
ERemote control connectors
The unit can be controlled from an external source by connecting the unit with another unit
or an external controller.
There are two remote control connectors, one for IN/OUT uses and the other for OUT
uses.
IN/OUT:For connection with an external controller.
For connection with deck-to-deck operation.
OUT:For connection with parallel running operations.
For use in a loop-through configuration.
FENCODER REMOTE connector
The external encoder/controller is hooked up to this connector when the video output
signal and other settings are to be adjusted from an external source.
GRS-232C connector
HPARALLEL REMOTE connector
This is used when operating the unit from an external source. 
						

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Operations using the front panel bottom controls
The desired status information and setup menu items can registered in the STATUS 1 to 3
buttons b and PROG MENU 1 to 4 buttons c by using the SETUP, STATUS, PROG MENU
and SAVE/EXIT buttons a.  Once the information has been registered, it can be indicated on
the VTR status display area 3 by pressing the STATUS 1 to 3 buttons b or PROG MENU 1
to 4 buttons c concerned.
Items which can be registered
The following items can be registered in the buttons.
•STATUS:Up to 9 items including the recording format and playback format can be
registered in these buttons.  (Refer to the VTR status item table for
descriptions of the items and contents.)
•PROG MENU:Up to 9 items from setup menus in the 000 range to 700 range can be
registered in these buttons.  However, the submenus of setup menu item
No.680 (BLANK LINE) cannot be registered.
Registration method
The items are registered as they are selected by the menu-driven system.  Connect the TV
monitor to the VIDEO OUT3 connector in the unit’s connector area and display the
registration menu.
Press the SETUP button.
The message indicating that the registration steps can now be commenced appears on
the TV monitor.
Select the button which corresponds to the objective.
•PROG MENU buttons:The registration menu for registering the setup menu items in
the PROG MENU 1 to 4 buttons is displayed.
•STATUS buttons:The registration menu for registering the VTR status
information in the STATUS 1 to 3 buttons is displayed.
•SETUP buttons:This cancels the registration operation.
SET UPPROG123MENUSAVE/PROG MENUMENU SET DIAGEXITSTATUSSTATUS1234
b a
c
MODE/SEL EXIT
1
2
  
   -ASSIGNMENT MODE- 
    select any key!
 
    MENU   :
    STATUS :
    EXIT   :
    
     
     
						

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Operations using the front panel bottom controls
Turn the search dial and select the item to be registered.
The cursor (¢) on the menu screen now moves.
∫Example of the menu displayed for registering setup menu items
∫Example of the menu displayed for registering VTR statuses
When registering setup menu items:At the position of the item to be registered,
select the PROG MENU button (1, 2, 3 or 4) in
which the information is to be registered, and
press it.
When registering VTR statuses:At the position of the item to be registered,
select the STATUS button (1, 2 or 3) in which
the information is to be registered, and press it.
The number of the button corresponding to the button that was pressed is now
displayed.  When the same button is pressed again, the button number display is
released.
To register more items, repeat steps 3 and 4.
Press the SAVE/EXIT button.
The registered information is now saved in the memory.  (When more than one item
has been registered, the information will be stored in sequence starting with the lowest
item number.)
To return the registered information to the state prior to registration, press the STOP
button.
ASSIGN-MENU BASIC
     N0.000 - 1---
¢000 P-ROLL TIME    1---
 001 LOCAL ENA      -2--
 002 TAPE TIMER     --3-
 003 REMAIN SEL     ----
 004 SYNCHRONIZE    ----
 005 SUPER          ----
 006 DISPLAY SEL    ----
 007 CHARA H-POS    ----
 008 CHARA V-POS    ----
ASSIGN-MENU 
   N0.000 - 1---
¢000 REC FORMAT     1---
 001 REF OUT        -2--
 002 PB FLD RATE    --3-
 003 REC FLD RATE   ----
 004 HD OUT         ----
 005 SD OUT         ----
 006 UFC            ----
 007 SETUP NUMBER   ----
 008 TAPE SPEED     ----
3
4
5
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Operations using the front panel bottom controls
∫To return the registered information to the factory settings (initial settings), press
the RESET button while the registered menu item is displayed.  The following
message will appear.
∫Example of the menu displayed for resetting setup menu items which have been
registered
PLAY button:Whatever items have been registered in the PROG
MENU 1 to 4 buttons b are reset to the factory
settings.
PROG MENU 1 to 4 buttons:The button which was pressed is returned to the non-
registration status.
CANCEL button:This is for canceling the reset operation.
∫Example of the operation menu displayed for resetting VTR statuses which have
been registered
PLAY button:Whatever statuses have been registered in the STATUS 1 to 3
buttons c are reset to the factory settings.
STATUS 1 to 3 buttons:The button which was pressed is returned to the non-
registration status.
CANCEL button:This is for canceling the reset operation.
  ASSIGN-MENU INIT SET 
    select any key!
 
    ALL      
    MENU1    
    MENU2    
    MWNU3    
    MENU4    
    CANCEL   
  ASSIGN-MENU INIT SET 
     select any key!
 
     ALL     
     STATUS1 
     STATUS2 
     STATUS3 
     CANCEL