Panasonic Digital Hd Video Cassette Recorder Ajhd1700 Operating Instructions

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Time code and user’s 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...

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Concerning the time code and user’s bit
Setting the external time code
1Set the VTR to the stop mode.
3If the video input has been set to HD SDI input or
INT  SG,  set  TC  SRC  on  the    menu  to
EXT-L, SLTC or SVITC.
F1
4If the video input has been set to SD SDI (when
the optional board has been installed), set  TC
SRC on the  menu to EXT-L or VITC.
F1
2Set  TC/CTL on the  menu to TC.F3
Cue time registration, preroll and
cue-up
(These functions work only on the HOME, PF1 and
PF2 screens.)
•...

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Display position
The position of the characters superimposed on the
display can be changed using  (C HPOS) and 
(C  VPOS)  on  the    menu  and  the  ADJ
dial.
F3F2
Superimpose screen
The control signals, time code, etc. are displayed on
this screen using abbreviations.
TCR  
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TV monitor
TCR  
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TV monitorTCR  
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22 TV monitor 
Abbreviations
CTL:Control signal count value
TCR:Time code data recorded in the SBC area 
TCR.:Time code data recorded in the...

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POWEROFFON
HEADPHONES
PUSH
LOCKFULL
CH CONDITIONMONITORFULL/FINEREMOTELR9P50PRS-232CCH12345678CUE
XL/L/M-cassetteDo not insert S-cassette
without adapterEJECT
AUDIO CH SELECTSHIFTABC DEF GHI
JKL MNO PQRSPREVIEW/
REVIEWPRE-
ROLLA IN A OUT
HOME RF1 ASSEMADJUSTSHTL
REV FWDVA R JOG
STAND BYRECORDER INPUT CHECKPLAYER
SERVOEDIT PLAY REC
REW STOPFFREC INHIBIT
PUSH-INTERINSERT RF2
VIDEOUNITYTC CUE
AUDI OUNITYDIAG MENU
TRIMSET
INOUTAUTO
EDIT789
456BSTUV WXYZ123ENT0CT F
F1 F2 F3 F4 F5...

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Display saving function
This function is provided to extend the service life of the
LCD  monitor.    It  starts  up  if  none  of  the  front  panel
controls have been operated or the cassette tape has not
been run at all for about 5 minutes.
While the saving function is working, the LCD monitor
display goes blank, and the “EX” symbol appears on the
time code display area.
To release the saving function, operate a button or dial
on the front panel or issue a tape transport command
from the...

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ABCDEF GH
2Attach  the  outer  member  brackets  to  the  rack.
Check that the height is the same for the left and
right brackets.
3Remove the four screws at the front used to attach
the left and right side panels.
4Attach  the  AJ-MA75P  rack-mounting  adapters
using the same four screws.
1Attach the inner members of the slide rails.  Refer
to the figure below for the positions where they are
screwed into place.  The unit can be mounted into a 19-inch standard rack
if  the  optional  rack-mounting...

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This  VTR  is  equipped  with  an  auto  head  cleaning
function which automatically reduces the amount of
dirt  on  the  video  heads.    In  order  to  maximize  the
VTR’s reliability, however, 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 Panasonic’s service companies or
with your dealer.
Video head cleaning
Condensation occurs due to the same principle which
is involved when droplets of water...

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When a warning occurs in this VTR, the warning lamp
lights up.
When the DIAG menu is opened, a description of the
warning will appear on the front panel LCD area and
TV  monitor.    Also,  when  an  abnormal  operation  is
detected in this VTR, the AUTO OFF lamp lights up,
and  a  message  appears  on  the  time  code  display
area.
DIAG menu
This displays the VTR information.
The VTR information includes the warning information
and hour-meter (usage time) information.  The DIAG
menu appears on the...

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If “T&S&M” has been selected as the setup menu item
No.006 (DISPLAY SEL) setting, a message appears
in the mode display area whenever a warning or error
has occurred.  When a multiple number of errors have
occurred, the one with the highest priority is displayed.
Error messages
Priority Display and description
Higher
LowerError messages (see error message table):  When any
problem arises with the VTR’s operation, the AUTO OFF
lamp lights, and an error message is displayed.
INT SG:  If, when “INT SG”...

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Higher
Lower
Error messages
Display•Description
•VTR operation and remedial action
Warning messages
Error messages
Priority•Display
•Description
•VTR operation and remedial action
SERVO NOT LOCKED
This is displayed when the servo is not locked for 3 or more
seconds during playback, recording or editing.
VTR:Operation continues.
• Check the tape.  A tape recorded using a system which
does not allow playback may have been inserted
.
HIGH ERROR RATE
This  is  displayed  when  the  error  rate  increases...