Panasonic Digital Hd Video Cassette Recorder Ajhd1800 Operating Instructions

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Parts and their functions (continued)
Front panel (2)
MONITOR SELECT buttons
These buttons are used to select the audio signals which
are to be output to the monitor L and R connectors and
headphones jack.
z
When OFF has been selected as the   M MIX setting 
on the  menu (factory setting):
Each time the L (or R) button is pressed, the 
signal to be output to the monitor L (or R) 
connector is changed in the following sequence 
and displayed on the audio level meter: CH1 > 
CH2 > CH3> CH4 > CH5 > CH6 > CH7 > 
CH8 > CUE > CH1, etc. 
zWhen L, R or L/R has been selected as the   M 
MIX setting on the  menu:
At this setting, the signals of a multiple number of 
channels can be mixed and output.
When the number key corresponding to the 
channel whose signals are to be monitored is 
pressed while the L (or R) button is held down, 
that channel is selected and its signals are 
displayed on the audio level meter. By 
performing the same operation, the selected 
channel can be de-selected.
However, a maximum of only two channels from 
CH1 to CH4 and a maximum of only two 
channels from CH5 to CH8 can be selected.
Example of channels which can be selected: 
CH1 i CH3 i CH5 iCH8 > OK
CH1 + CH2 + CH4 > NG
METER (FULL/FINE) selector button
This button is used to select the scale display for the
audio level meter.
FULL mode: 
According to the settings in SETUP MENU No. 
763 (METER SCALE)*, the range from 
j∞ dB 
to 0 dB or the range from 
j∞ dB to +20 dB is 
displayed.
FINE mode:
According to the settings in SETUP MENU No. 
763 (METER SCALE)*, the range from j24 dB to 
j15 dB or the range from j4 dB to +5 is 
displayed at intervals of every 0.5 dB.
The reference level is displayed with the 
reference level indicator   on the right side of the 
level meter. The reference level can be changed 
in SETUP MENU No. 776 (REF LEVEL)
* This menu is not displayed for AJ-HD1800E.
REMOTE buttons and RS-232C display
These buttons are used when this VTR is to be controlled
from an external component using the REMOTE, RS-
232C or parallel connector.
9P 1394:
Press the button for 2 seconds or more, the LED 
lights, and the unit can be controlled by a device 
connected through the REMOTE connector, the 
(IN/O
UT) connector, or the DVCPRO/DV 
connector. Release the control by pressing the 
button for 2 seconds or more.
50P:When this button is pressed for 2 or more 
seconds, its LED lights, and it is possible to 
control the VTR from a unit which has been 
connected using the 50-pin parallel mode 
connector. Release the control by pressing the 
button for 2 seconds or more.
RS-232C display:
This LED lights when communication has been 
enabled between the VTR and the unit which has 
been connected to the RS-232C connector. The 
display can be switched in SETUP MENU No.204 
(RS232C SEL).
AUTO OFF lamp
This lamp lights when a problem has occurred with the
VTR’s operation, and details of the problem appear on the
time code display.
LCD monitor
The monitor is operated as a simple monitor for playing
back tapes or displaying EE images and menu display.
If the VTR is left in a state where no controls on the front
panel are operated or where the tape is not running, the
monitor display is automatically turned off in order to
protect the monitor.  When the next VTR operation is
started, the monitor display comes back on.

Some images may not be displayed. Use another monitor
to check the images.
Function buttons
These buttons operate the function menu (refer to page
38).
 :
This is used to switch pages on the current 
function menu.
 to   :
These are used to change the settings of the 
setting items enclosed in the frame at the bottom 
of the time code display.
To change a setting, keep pressing the 
corresponding function button (   to   ) until 
the desired numerical value appears; 
alternatively, press the corresponding function 
button to highlight the setting of the setting item, 
and  then turn the ADJUST dial until the desired 
numerical value is obtained.
F6
F6
SHIFT
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Parts and their functions (continued)
Front panel (3)
Time code display
The data, VTR status information, tape format information
or warning information which corresponds to the direct
menu buttons appear on this display. (See page 38 and
following for details of the displays.)
UNITY lamps
VIDEO UNITY lamp
This lights if all image output levels of the HD/SD 
are UNITY.
AUDIO UNITY lamp
This lights if the UNITY level applies for the PCM 
or CUE AUDIO input or output level.  (The lighting 
of the lamp complies with the setting selected for 
setup menu item No.142 (AUDIO UNITY).)
Direct menu buttons
These buttons are used to switch directly to the function
menus on the time code display.
HOME:
The most basic settings of recording, playback 
and time code operations are selected on this 
menu.
VIDEO:
The basic input and output settings for the video 
signals are selected on this menu.  The level of 
the HD output signals can also be adjusted on 
this screen.
AUDIO:
The basic input and output settings for the audio 
signals are selected on this menu.
PF1:This enables user-defined menu items to be 
registered in the function keys.
PF2:This enables user-defined menu items to be 
registered in the function keys.
TC:The settings related to the time code are selected 
on this menu.  Superimposing the time code on 
the display can also be set on this screen.
CUE:This enables up to 60 cue points to be set.  In the 
PAGE mode, 10 pages with 6 cue points on each 
page are provided so that the cue points can be 
managed on a page-by-page basis.DIAG:This enables confirmation of information such as 
the warning/hour-meter/UMID. On the SHIFT 
screen, the error log files can be checked and 
deleted.
MENU:
On this menu, it is possible to transfer operation 
to the screen on which operations (adjustments 
and saving data in or loading it from the internal 
memory and SD memory card) relating to the 
SYSTEM and SETUP menus are to be 
performed.
See page 38 and following for further details on each of
the function menus.
ASSEM button
This button is used to perform assemble editing.
When it is pressed, the  menu appears on
the time code display.  Setting ASSEM to ON using 
enables assemble editing, and the lamp of the ASSEM
button lights.
Even after operation is transferred by another direct
menu, the assemble mode will remain established while
the ASSEM button lamp is lighted.
Press the [F1] button when the  menu is
displayed to turn OFF the ASSEM item on the screen.
The ASSEM button lamp now goes off and the assemble
mode is released
INSERT button
This button is used to perform insert editing.When it is
pressed, the  menu appears on the time code
display, and the function menu for selecting the signals to
be edited is displayed.
To select the signals to be edited, press the function key,
and highlight the display.  The highlighted display
indicates that those signals are selected.
To release the selection, press the same function key
again.
Use   to   to select the V, A1, A2, A3, A4 and CUE
signals; use   +    to   to select the A5, A6, A7,
A8 and TC signals.
ADJUST dial (ADJ dial)
This is used for the menu and other operations.
F1
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Parts and their functions (continued)
Front panel (4)
Search button
Press this button to shift to the search mode. Set the
search dial to the shuttle mode and turn to any position,
and then press this button to start playback at the rate set
with the search dial.
SHTL/SLOW button
This is the button to select SHTL or SLOW for the search
dial. Every time this button is pressed, the search dial
shifts alternately between the SHTL and SLOW modes.
Search dial
This is the dial to search the edit point. The mode shifts
alternately between SHTL/SLOW and JOG each time the
dial is pressed, and the lamp for either JOG, SHTL, or
SLOW lights. When the power is turned on, the unit
operates once the dial returns to the STILL position.
SHTL (shuttle) mode:
While the lamp is lit for SHTL of JOG/SHTL/
SLOW, turn the dial and stop at any position to 
play back images at the rate indicated by the 
position of the dial. When the dial is at the center 
position, images become still pictures.
SLOW mode:
While the lamp is lit for SLOW of JOG/SHTL/
SLOW, turn the dial all the way to the left to play 
back images at a rate 4.9 times slower than the 
standard rate. When the dial is at the center 
position, images become still pictures. Turn the 
dial all the way to the right to play back images at 
a rate 4.9 times faster than the standard rate. 
SLOW speed can be selected in SETUP MENU 
No. 308 (VAR FWD MAX) and No. 309 (VAR 
REV 
MAX). The rate at the click point can be selected 
in the SETUP MENU No. 313 (CLICK POINT).
JOG mode:
In this mode, there are no clicks when turning the 
dial. Playback speed is determined by how far the 
dial is turned. The maximum rate can be selected 
in SETUP MENU No. 310 (JOG FWD MAX) and 
No. 311 (JOG REV MAX)
JOG/SHTL/SLOW lamp
This lamp indicates the search dial mode.
JOG:
This lamp lights in JOG mode.
SHTL/SLOW:
This lamp lights in SHTL/SLOW mode.
REV, STILL and FWD lamps
These lamps light to reflect the way in which the search
dial is operated.
REV
:This lights when the dial is turned 
counterclockwise, and the tape runs in the REV 
direction while the search button lamp is lighted.
STILL:While the JOG lamp is lighted, this lights when 
the dial rotation is stopped, and the tape also 
stops running.
While the SHTL/SLOW lamp is lit, it lights when 
the dial is at the still-picture position.
FWD:This lights when the dial is turned clockwise, and 
the tape runs in the FWD direction while the 
search button lamp is lighted.
Audio input and output level control dials
These are used to adjust the recording or playback levels
of the CH1, CH2, CH3, CH4, CH5, CH6, CH7 and CH8
PCM audio signals.
zSwitching between the LOCK or UNLOCK status for the 
volume level operations
When a dial is pressed, the LED above the dial either 
lights (LOCK) or goes off (UNLOCK).
In the LOCK (lighted) status, only the display segments 
corresponding to the current audio level light, and the 
audio level remains unchanged even when the dial is 
turned.
In the UNLOCK (off) status, the display segments cor-
responding to the current audio level and all the display 
segments below light, and the audio level can be 
changed.
zSwitching between UNITY or VAR
UNITY or VAR can be selected when the dial knob is 
pressed while holding down the   key among the 
number keys in the UNLOCK status.  The position of 
the segment lighted at the center indicates the UNITY 
level.
zSwitching between REC or PB
The AUTO, REC or PB volume level function can be 
selected using   of “AUDIO SHIFT2” on the AUDIO 
function menu.
With AUTO, the recording controls are automatically 
selected during recording or in the EE or INPUT 
CHECK status, and the playback controls are automati-
cally selected during playback.
zSwitching between CH1jCH4 and CH5jCH8
The   audio channel selector button is used to 
switch between these two sets of channels.
 
zThe CUE audio input/output level is adjusted in 
SETUP MENU No. 790 (CUE REC VOL) and No. 791 
(CUE PB VOL).
zWhile the input is 1394, the audio input level cannot 
be adjusted.
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Parts and their functions (continued)
Front panel (5)
Audio channel selector button
Use this button to select whether the audio controls for
channels CH1 to CH4 or for channels CH5 to CH8 are to
be controlled.
Each time it is pressed, the channel display LED above
the audio control is selected.
Number keys
Use these keys to input the numerical values of the CUE
points, edit points, etc.
By pressing a number keys from   to   while the 
key is held down, alphabet letters from A to F which are
used for the user bits or letters from A to Z which are used
to compose filenames can be input.
Since a multiple number of letters are allocated to each
number key, keep tapping the number key until the
desired letter is selected.  To change the input position,
use the ADJUST dial, and then proceed with the input.
PREVIEW/REVIEW button
PREVIEW:
When the button is pressed after an edit point has 
been registered, the tape travels and the editing 
can be previewed without actually performing the 
editing.
If the button is pressed when the IN point has not 
been registered, the point where it was pressed is 
registered as the IN point, and preview is 
executed using this IN point.
REVIEW:
When the button is pressed after a section has 
been edited, the just edited section is played 
back, and it can be reviewed on the recorder’s 
monitor.
AUTO EDIT button
When this button is pressed after the edit points have
been registered, automatic editing is initiated.
If the button is pressed when the IN point has not been
registered, automatic editing is initiated with the point
where the button was pressed serving as the IN point.
PREROLL button
This button is used to locate where a transmission or
manual editing starts on the tape.
When it is pressed, the tape travels to the preroll point
and it stops there.
When the cue time has been registered on the HOME,
PF1 or PF2 screen:
The tape is prerolled from the registered cue time 
using the preroll time which was set using   
(PREROL) on the  menu.
When the search mode is established on the CUE
screen:
The tape is prerolled from the selected cue point 
using the preroll time which was set using   
(CU-ROL) on the  menu.
The preroll operation is not performed when the 
selected cue point has not been registered or 
when the cue point registration mode is 
established.
In all other situations:
The tape is prerolled from the registered IN point 
(or the current tape position when the IN point 
has not been registered) using the preroll time 
which was set using [ (PREROL) on the 
 menu.
If the PREROLL button is pressed when the IN 
point has not been registered, the current tape 
position is automatically registered as the IN point 
[but only when ENA has been selected as the 
setup menu item No.305 (AUTO ENTRY) setting].
When the PREROLL button is pressed together with the
IN (A IN) or OUT (A OUT) button, the tape can be cued
up to the registered point concerned.  To cue up the tape
for the cue time registered on the HOME, PF1 or PF2
screen, press the PREROLL button while holding down
the   key among the number keys.
IN (A IN), SET and OUT (A OUT) buttons
When the 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 registered.The A IN and A OUT buttons are
used to register audio IN and OUT points that differ from
the corresponding video points during audio split editing.
When an IN (A IN) or OUT (A OUT) point has been
registered, the lamp of the IN (A IN) or OUT (A OUT)
button which has registered that point lights.  When these
buttons are pressed after points have been registered,
the IN (A IN) or OUT (A OUT) point value appears on the
counter display.
When the   button is pressed while holding down the IN
(A IN) or OUT (A OUT) button, the registration of the IN (A
IN) or OUT (A OUT) point is cleared.
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F1
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Parts and their functions (continued)
Front panel (6)
TRIM buttons
These buttons are used to make fine adjustments to the
IN or OUT point.
By pressing the  or j button while the IN (A IN) button or
OUT (A OUT) button is held down, the registered edit
point can be adjusted in 1-frame increments.  When the i
button is pressed, the point is moved ahead by one frame;
conversely, when the j button is pressed, it is moved
back by one frame.
The playback phase can be adjusted by pressing the i or
j button while holding down the PLAY button.
REW button
When this button is pressed, the tape is rewound.
The rewinding speed can be selected using setup menu
item No.102 (FF.REW MAX).
STOP button
When this button is pressed, the tape stops traveling, and
if TAPE is selected as the   OUTPUT setting on the
 menu, still pictures can be monitored.
Even in the stop mode, the drum continues to rotate, and
the tape remains tightly wound around the drum.
Therefore, when the VTR is left in the stop mode beyond
a specific period of time, it is automatically set to the
standby OFF mode in order to protect the tape.  The VTR
is set to the stop mode immediately after the cassette has
been installed.
FF button
When this button is pressed, the tape is fast forwarded.
The fast forwarding speed can be selected using setup
menu item No.102 (FF.REW MAX).
EDIT button
This button is pressed together with the PLAY button
during playback to initiate manual editing.
When the button is pressed in the stop mode, the input
signals in the mode selected by the  menu
or  menu can be monitored in the EE mode.
When the STOP button is pressed, the original picture
and sound are restored.
During playback, search, fast forwarding or rewinding, the
input signals in the mode selected by the 
menu or  menu can be monitored in the EE
mode while the button is held down.
 
No guarantees are made for the sound played back in the
search mode.
PLAY button
Press this button to start playback.
When this button is pressed together with the REC
button, recording starts; when this button is pressed
together with the EDIT button during playback, manual
editing starts.  
However, manual editing will not be initiated if the servo is
not locked.When only the PLAY button is pressed during
manual editing, editing is exited, and the playback mode
is established.
REC button
When this button is pressed together with the PLAY
button, recording starts.
SERVO lamp
This lamp lights when the drum servo or capstan servo
locks.
REC INHIBIT lamp
This lights or goes off in accordance with the status of the
accidental erasure prevention tab on the cassette tape
and the setting which has been selected for   REC INH
on the  menu.  Recording onto the tape is
inhibited while the lamp is lighted.
* 
Whether the REC INHIBIT lamp is to light or blink is selected by 
the No.114 REC INH LAMP setup menu item setting.
 
When SETUP MENU No. 18 (SP MODE INH) is set to
ON, data cannot be recorded onto a tape that was
formatted in any other format than DVCPRO HD-LP. If the
menu is set to OFF, data can be recorded.
F1
Cassette tape’s 
accidental 
erasure 
prevention tab 
statusREC INH 
menu 
settingREC 
INHIBIT 
lamp 
statusDescription of 
operation
Recording 
disabled”Lighted* 
(or blinks 
slowly).All recording operations 
are inhibited.
Recording 
enabledOFF OffAll recording operations 
are permitted.
ALL LightedAll recording operations 
are inhibited.
PREBlinks 
rapidlyRecording operations 
involving the overwriting 
of existing material are 
inhibited.
NORMBlinks 
rapidlyNormal recording 
operations are inhibited.
Editing is possible.
V/CTLBlinks 
rapidlyRecording of video 
signals and CTL signals 
are inhibited.
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Parts and their functions (continued)
Front panel (7)
STANDBY button
While the head drum is rotating, the button’s lamp lights
to indicate that the standby ON mode is now established.
The same tape tension is applied as in the regular stop
mode. 
If the button is pressed in the stop mode, the standby
OFF mode is established followed by the half loading
mode.  At this time, its lamp goes off.
When the VTR is left in the stop mode beyond a specific
period of time, it is automatically set to the standby OFF
mode in order to protect the tape.
In the standby OFF mode, if this button or the STOP
button is pressed, the VTR is set to the standby ON
mode. If a button other than the STOP button is pressed,
the VTR is set to the mode that corresponds to the button
pressed.
The time taken by the VTR to transfer to the standby OFF
mode can be selected using a setup menu item.
PLAYER and RECORDER buttons
These buttons are operated if the VTR is to be used as a
recorder to conduct editing operations with a VTR
equipped with an RS-422A serial interface remote control
connector (9 pins).  Neither button works when the VTR is
used on its own.
PLAYER:
When this button is pressed, its lamp lights to 
indicate that the player connected to the VTR can 
be operated by remote control.  The VTR’s editing 
and tape transport system buttons can now be 
used to control the player.
RECORDER: 
When this button is pressed, its lamp lights to 
indicate that the editing and tape transport 
system buttons can now be used to operate the 
recorder (this VTR).
z
When the PLAYER button or RECORDER button is 
pressed while ENA has been selected as the setup 
menu item No.200 (PARA RUN) setting, the lamps of 
both buttons light to indicate that the VTR now serves 
as the master unit for parallel run operations. 
However, when this setting is used, it is no longer 
possible to perform external control from the 
REMOTE connector (9 pins).
INPUT CHECK button
Only while this button is held down are the input signals
from the monitor output connector output to enable the
input video and audio signals to be monitored.
The time code generator can be checked on the time
code display.
Select LATCH as the setup menu item No.517 (TCG
OUT) setting in order to continue displaying the time code
generator value even after the INPUT CHECK button has
been released.

z
The INPUT CHECK function does not work for the 
CUE signal.  Input signals can be monitored in the EE 
mode.
zThe monitor operation varies with the VIDEO/AUDIO 
input selection. For details, refer to the INPUT 
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Parts and their functions (continued)
Front panel (8)
INPUT CHECK output specifications
VIDEO
* Only output from the internal signal processing circuit is delayed.

zSignals for INT SG input are selected in Menu No. 601.
zINPUT CHECK is disabled when 23/24 Hz mode or 25 Hz 
(HD, SD) mode and 50 Hz (HD, SD) mode are selected.
zINPUT CHECK is disabled during tape playback when INT 
SG or 1394 is selected.
zINPUT CHECK is disabled in VIDEO OUT3. It returns to 
the normal output state.
Input selection(MENU 600)
Output system
INT SG HD SDI SD SDI 1394
HD SDI 
(MONITOR)INT SG* HD SDIMUTE
(BLACK)1394*
SD SDI 
(MONITOR)INT SG*MUTE
(BLACK)SD SDI 1394*
LCD 
(MONITOR)INT SG* HD SDI* SD SDI 1394*
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Parts and their functions (continued)
INPUT CHECK output specifications (continued)
AUDIO (EE mode)
MONITOR L/R and HEAD PHONE L/R interlock with the MONITOR SELECT button on the front panel.
* Only output from the internal signal processing circuit is delayed.
AUDIO (Tape mode)
MONITOR L/R and HEAD PHONE L/R interlock with the MONITOR SELECT button on the front panel.
*1 Only output from the internal signal processing circuit is delayed.
*2 The playback sounds from the same tape as the main line system are output.

zNoise may occur if VIDEO INPUT does not synchronize with OUTREF.
zSignals at the time when INT SG input is selected can be selected in Menu No. 761.
zINPUT CHECK is disabled while playing back a tape when INT SG or 1394 is selected.
AUDIO Input selection INT SG SDI
VIDEO InputselectionOutput systemINT SG HD SDI SD SDI 1394 INT SG HD SDI SD SDI 1394
HD SDI (MONITOR)INT SG* INT SG* MUTE 1394* HD SDI* HD SDI* MUTE 1394*
SD SDI (MONITOR)INT SG* MUTE INT SG* 1394* HD SDI* MUTE SD SDI* 1394*
MONITOR LINT SG* INT SG* INT SG* 1394* HD SDI* HD SDI* SD SDI* 1394*
MONITOR RINT SG INT SG INT SG* 1394* HD SDI* HD SDI* SD SDI* 1394*
HEAD PHONE LINT SG* INT SG* INT SG* 1394* HD SDI* HD SDI* SD SDI* 1394*
HEAD PHONE RINT SG* INT SG* INT SG* 1394* HD SDI* HD SDI* SD SDI* 1394*
AUDIO Input selection AES/EBU ANALOG
VIDEO InputselectionOutput systemINT SG HD SDI SD SDI 1394 INT SG HD SDI SD SDI 1394
HD SDI (MONITOR)AES/EBU* AES/EBU* MUTE 1394* ANALOG* ANALOG* MUTE 1394*
SD SDI (MONITOR)AES/EBU* MUTE AES/EBU* 1394* ANALOG* MUTE ANALOG* 1394*
MONITOR LAES/EBU* AES/EBU* AES/EBU* 1394* ANALOG* ANALOG* ANALOG* 1394*
MONITOR RAES/EBU* AES/EBU* AES/EBU* 1394* ANALOG* ANALOG* ANALOG* 1394*
HEAD PHONE LAES/EBU* AES/EBU* AES/EBU* 1394* ANALOG* ANALOG* ANALOG* 1394*
HEAD PHONE RAES/EBU* AES/EBU* AES/EBU* 1394* ANALOG* ANALOG* ANALOG* 1394*
AUDIO Input selection INT SG SDI
VIDEO InputselectionOutput systemINT SG HD SDI SD SDI 1394 INT SG HD SDI SD SDI 1394
HD SDI (MONITOR)INT SG*1TAPE*2MUTE
1394*1HD SDI*1TAPE*2MUTE
1394*1
SD SDI (MONITOR)INT SG*1MUTE
TAPE*21394*1HD SDI*1MUTE
TA P E *21394*1
MONITOR LINT SG*1INT SG*1INT SG*11394*1HD SDI*1HD SDI*1SD SDI*11394*1
MONITOR RINT SG*1INT SG*1INT SG*11394*1HD SDI*1HD SDI*1SD SDI*11394*1
HEAD PHONE LINT SG*1INT SG*1INT SG*11394*1HD SDI*1HD SDI*1SD SDI*11394*1
HEAD PHONE RINT SG*1INT SG*1INT SG*11394*1HD SDI*1HD SDI*1SD SDI*11394*1
AUDIO Input selection AES/EBU ANALOG
VIDEO InputselectionOutput systemINT SG HD SDI SD SDI 1394 INT SG HD SDI SD SDI 1394
HD SDI (MONITOR)AES/EBU*1TAPE*2MUTE
1394*1ANALOG*1TAPE*2MUTE
1394*1
SD SDI (MONITOR)AES/EBU*1MUTE
TAPE*21394*1ANALOG*1MUTE
TA P E *21394*1
MONITOR LAES/EBU*1AES/EBU*1AES/EBU*11394*1ANALOG*1ANALOG*1ANALOG*11394*1
MONITOR RAES/EBU*1AES/EBU*1AES/EBU*11394*1ANALOG*1ANALOG*1ANALOG*11394*1
HEAD PHONE LAES/EBU*1AES/EBU*1AES/EBU*11394*1ANALOG*1ANALOG*1ANALOG*11394*1
HEAD PHONE RAES/EBU*1AES/EBU*1AES/EBU*11394*1ANALOG*1ANALOG*1ANALOG*11394*1 
						

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Parts and their functions (continued)
Rear panel
AC IN socket
Using the power cord supplied, connect one end to this
socket and the other end to the power outlet.
SIGNAL GND terminal
This is connected to the signal ground terminal on the
component connected to this VTR in order to minimize
noise.  It is not a safety ground.
Fan
The fan is used to cool down the VTR.
When the fan stops due to an abnormal condition, the
warning symbol (W) is displayed on the time code display
section and a warning beep is sounded.
If the VTR is made to continue operating in the warning
status, the temperature inside the deck rises, and when it
exceeds the safety temperature, all the VTR’s operations
will be shut down.
TIME CODE IN connector
This connector is used to record an external time code
onto the tape.
TIME CODE OUT connector
During playback, the playback time code is output through
this connector.  During recording, the time code
generated by the internal time code generator is output.
CUE IN connector
The analog signals to be recorded on the CUE tracks are
input through this connector.
Audio signals from a microphone can also be recorded by
selecting the j60 dB input mode for setup menu item
No.704 (CUE IN LV).
CUE OUT connector
The analog signals recorded on the CUE tracks are
output through this connector.
MONITOR OUT connectors
The CH1, CH2, CH3, CH4, CH5, CH6, CH7 and CH8
PCM audio signals or CUE signals are output through
these connectors.
ANALOG AUDIO IN connectors
These are the analog audio input connectors (for CH1,
CH2, CH3 and CH4).
ANALOG AUDIO OUT connectors
These are the analog audio output connectors (for CH1,
CH2, CH3 and CH4).
HD SERIAL DIGITAL COMPONENT AUDIO 
VIDEO IN/OUT connector/ACTIVE THRU
The HD digital component audio and video signals
complying with the SMPTE 292M, 296M and 299M
standards are input and output through this connector.
Signals with the time code, menu or other superimposed
information are output from the HD SDI MONITOR.
For INPUT CHECK, refer to the INPUT CHECK output
table on pages 17 and 18.
SD SERIAL DIGITAL COMPONENT AUDIO 
VIDEO IN connector/ACTIVE THRU
This is an input connector for SD SDI signals that comply
with the SMPTE 259M-C, 272M-A, or ITU-R BT.656-4
standards. The SD SDI input acts as an up converter and
records data.
SD SERIAL DIGITAL COMPONENT AUDIO 
and VIDEO OUT connectors
The digital component audio and video signals complying with 
the SMPTE 259M-C or 272M-A standard are output from 
these connectors. Video signals are output during 
DVCPRO50M/25M/DV/DVCAM compatible playback and 
down-converting output. Video images are output from the SD 
SDI MONITOR together with supers such as the TC/Menu.
Using setup menu item No.606 (SD MONI O SEL), it is also
possible to make the SD SDI MONITOR output the same
output as SD SDI OUT1 (no information superimposed).
When “SD SDI” has been selected as the   (VID IN) setting
on the  menu and “THRU” has been selected as the
No.107 (EE MODE SEL) setting, no information is
superimposed onto the SD SDI MONITOR output signals in
the EE mode, and the same output as SD SDI OUT1 is
delivered.
zFor INPUT CHECK, refer to the INPUT CHECK 
output table 
on pages 17 and 18.  Note that the signals 
are muted during cross conversion.

In the 23/24 Hz mode, the system phase of the SD SDI
output and analog composite video output is subject to
change when the tape has been set to travel at the
normal speed (1k) so that the HD SDI output and phase
will be aligned.
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ANALOG COMPOSITE VIDEO OUT connectors
The analog composite video signals are output through
these connectors.  They are output during DVCPRO50M,
25M, DV or DVCAM interchangeable playback or when
signals are down-converted and output.
Video signals containing superimposed information can
be output through the VIDEO OUT 3 connector.  Whether
the superimposing is to be set ON or OFF is selected
using the setup menu item No.005 (SUPER).
HD/SD REF IN connector and 75 h terminal switch
These are the input connectors for the HD/SD reference
video signals and the loop-through output connector. To
terminate signals, turn the switch [ON].

zTo use the connector as the HD reference, input the positive-
negative bipolar three-value synchronization signal. Input 
signals that conform to the input signal or the tape format.
zTo use the connector as the SD reference, input black burst 
signals must comply with SMPTE170M and ITU624-4.
IEEE1394 digital input/output
The IEEE1394 digital interface is available for input and output.
Use a 6-pin type connector. Bus power is not supported.

zEnsure that the connections with other devices are made on 
a 1:1 basis.
zWhen an IEEE1394 cable has been connected to the 
IEEE1394 digital input/output connector, do not apply any 
strong external force as this may damage the connector.
zWhen error code E-92 (1394 INITIAL ERROR) appears, 
disconnect the connecting cables and re-connect them or turn 
off the unit’s power and turn it back on.
zThe AV signals may be disrupted when the power of the 
connected devices is turned on or off and when the 1394 
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.
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.
z
The 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.)z
During 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.
Be absolutely sure to bear the following points in mind
when connecting the IEEE1394 cable.
zEnsure that the unit and all of the connected devices are 
each grounded (or connected to a common ground) before 
use. If it is not possible to ground the unit and devices, turn 
off the power of the unit and of all the connected devices 
before connecting or disconnecting the IEEE1394 cable.
zWhen the unit is to be connected to a device equipped with a 
4-pin type of connector, connect the unit’s connector (6-pin 
type) first.
zWhen connecting the unit with a PC equipped with a 6-pin 
type of connector, connect the 1394 cable as dictated by the 
shapes of the IEEE1394 connectors. Bear in mind that 
inserting a plug the wrong way round may damage the unit.
DIGITAL AUDIO IN and OUT connectors
These are the input and output connectors of the digital
audio signals that comply with the AES/EBU standards.
Remote control connectors
The unit can be operated externally by connecting two
units or an external controller to one unit.
Two remote control connectors are provided: one for IN/
OUT uses and the other for OUT uses only.
IN/OUT:For connection with an external controller
For connection during deck-to-deck operations
OUT:For connection during parallel run operations
For loop-through uses
ENCODER REMOTE connector
An external encoder remote controller is connected to this
connector when the video output signal settings are to be
adjusted from an external component.
RS-232C connector
Data communication is available by connecting the unit to
a personal computer.
PARALLEL REMOTE connector
The unit can be operated externally with the 50-pin
parallel remote.
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