Panasonic Digital Video Cassette Recorder Ajd850a Operating Instructions

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@9PREROLL 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 while the IN or OUT button is held down, the tape can be
cued to the IN or OUT point entered.
When the AUTO ENTRY on the setup menu No. 311 is set to ÒENAÓ, IN point has been
entered at the point where the PREROLL button is pressed even if the IN point has not
been entered.
#0AUTO 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.
#1PREVIEW/REVIEW buttons
PREVIEW:When this is pressed after an edit point has been entered, the tape travels,
editing is not performed, and the rehearsal 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.
#2IN (A IN)/SET/OUT (A OUT) buttons
When the SET button is pressed while the IN (A IN) or OUT (A OUT) button is held down,
the IN or OUT point is entered.
The A IN and A OUT buttons are used to enter audio IN and OUT points which are different
from the corresponding video points for audio split editing.
While an IN or OUT point is being entered, the lamp in the IN or OUT button correspond-
ing to the point being entered lights.
When this button is pressed after a point has been entered, the IN or OUT point value
appears on the counter display. When the IN or OUT button is pressed together with the
RESET button, the IN or OUT point entry is cleared.
#3TRIM buttons
These buttons are used to trim IN or OUT point finely.
When the Ò+Ó or ÒÐÓ 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 Ò+Ó button is pressed, the tape
is advanced by one frame; when the ÒÐÓ button is pressed, it is rewound by one frame.
#4ASSEMBLE 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.
#5INSERT buttons
Press one of these five 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.
#6Counter display
This displays the TC and CTL count values, on-screen information and other messages. 
						

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#7Time 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 Ò00:00:00:00Ó.
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.
#8Warning lamp
This lights to warn the operator of a particular item.
#9Cassette insertion display lamp
This lights when a cassette has been inserted into the unit.
$0Consumer cassette insertion display lamp
This lights when a cassette recorded on a consumer DV device has been inserted.
$1SCH lamp
This lights when the SCH of the external sync signal is within a specific range.
$2CF lamp
This lights when the color framing is locked.
$3Level meters
These indicate the PCM audio signal CH1/CH2, CUE track signal and video signal levels.
The audio signal indicates the output signal levels.
The video signal indicates the input signal levels.
$4Input/output level controls*
These are used to adjust the recording and playback levels of the PCM audio signal CH1/
CH2 and CUE track signals and the recording level of the composite video signals.
Each control located on the upper level is for adjusting the recording level, and each
control located on the lower level is for adjusting the playback level.
These are Òpull for variableÓ controls which means that they enable adjustment only when
they have been pulled up. The signals levels are set to the unity value (preset value) when
the controls have been pushed down.
$5Headphones jack
The sound being recorded, played back or edited can be monitored on stereo headphones
when they are connected to this jack.
* The input levels are always fixed (at Ð18 dB) when ÒONÓ has been selected as the setup
menu No. 722 (INT SG) setting 
						

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$6Volume 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. 708 (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).
$7MONITOR SELECT switches
These are used to select the audio signals output to the monitor L/R channels.
Each time the ÒLÓ button is pressed, the signals output to the monitor L channel are
selected in turn in the following order: CH1, CH2, CUE and back to CH1.
Each time the ÒRÓ button is pressed, the signals output to the monitor R channel are
selected in turn in the following order: CH1, CH2, CUE and back to CH1.
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 ÒAUTO 1Ó or ÒAUTO 2Ó in No. 713 (MONI CH SEL) on the
setup menu, then the display will change according to the monitor output.)
$8METER (FULL/FINE) selector switch
This switch is used to select the scale unit display mode for the audio level meters.
FULL mode:Standard scale units (ranging from Х to 0 dB) are used.
FINE mode:The scale is divided up into 0.5 dB increments. 
						

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$9ENCODER CONTROL switch
This selects whether the adjustments to the video output signals are to be performed by
the unit or by an external encoder/remote controller.
REMOTE:The adjustments to the video output signals are performed by the external
encoder/remote controller.
LOCAL:The adjustments to the video output signals are performed by the unit.
%0VIDEO LEVEL control and switch
When the ENCODER CONTROL switch is at LOCAL, the video level can be adjusted.
When it is at PRESET, the video level is set to the unity value (0 dB).
When it is at MANUAL, the video level can be adjusted using this control.
%1CHROMA LEVEL control and switch
When the ENCODER CONTROL switch is at LOCAL, the chroma level can be adjusted.
When it is at PRESET, the chroma level is set to the unity value (0 dB). When it is at
MANUAL, the chroma level can be adjusted using this control.
%2SET UP control and switch (Composite output only variable.)
When the ENCODER CONTROL switch is at LOCAL, the setup level can be adjusted.
When it is at PRESET, the setup level is set to the unity value (0 IRE). When it is at
MANUAL, the setup level can be adjusted using this control.
%3HUE control and switch (Composite output only variable.)
When the ENCODER CONTROL switch is at LOCAL, the hue can be adjusted. When it is
at PRESET, the hue is set to the unity value (0°). When it is at MANUAL, the hue can be
adjusted using this control.
%4CF switch
This selects whether the playback framing is to be locked in 8/4-field increments or 2-field
increments.
8F/4F:The framing is locked in 8/4-field increments.
2F:The framing is locked in 2-field increments.
Switching to 8F or 4F is enabled by the SETUP menu No. 107 (CAP.LOCK) setting.
%5SYNCHRONIZE switch
This selects whether to provide phase synchronization between two decks.
ON:Phase synchronization is provided. Error-less editing can be performed.
OFF:Phase synchronization is not provided. The edit point will be off by several frames,
but editing can be performed quickly.
%6TC generator switch
REGEN:When the REGEN/PRESET switch is at REGEN, the internal time code
generator is synchronized with the time code which the time code reader
read from the tape. Whether to set TC or UB to REGEN can be selected at
the setup menu No. 503 (TCG REGEN).
PRESET:When the REGEN/PRESET switch is at PRESET, presetting is enabled by
the controls on the operation panel or by remote control.
REC RUN:The time code runs only during recording when the RUN MODE switch has
been set to REC. The time code runs constantly when the REGEN/PRESET
switch is set to REGEN.
FREE RUN:The time code runs regardless of the operation mode as long as the power
is being supplied when the RUN MODE switch has been set to FREE. 
						

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%7REC INHIBIT switch
This selects whether to enable or inhibit the recording on the cassette tape.
ON:The recording on the cassette tape is inhibited.
The REC INHIBIT lamp on the front panel now lights.
OFF:The recording on the cassette tape is enabled provided that the cassetteÕs
accidental erasure prevention mechanism has been set to the recording enable
position.
%8MENU button
When this is pressed, the setup menu appears on the TV monitor using VIDEO OUT 3
connector, and the setup menu No. appears on the display.
When it is pressed again, the setup menu setting mode is exited and the original operating
mode is restored.
%9SET 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.
^0DIAG button
When this is pressed, VTR information is displayed. When it is pressed again, the original
display is restored.
There are two types of VTR information: ÒHOURS METERÓ information and ÒWARNINGÓ
information. Switching between these types is enabled by pressing the search button.
Indicated on the ÒHOURS METERÓ screen are the power-on time, drum rotation time, tape
travel time, loading count, etc.
Indicated on the ÒWARNINGÓ screen are the warnings. 
						

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Controls and their functions
Connector area 
						

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qAC IN connector
This is for connecting the unit to the power outlet using the power cord provided.
wSIGNAL GND terminal
This terminal is connected to the signa unit which is connected to the unit in order to
reduce noise. It is not connected to ground for safety purposes.
eFuse holder
This contains a fuse.
rFan 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 unitÕs operations will be shut down.
tANALOG AUDIO IN connectors
These are the analog audio input connectors.
yCUE 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 Ð60 dB input mode
on the setup menu No. 702 (CUE IN LV).
uTIME CODE IN connector
This is the connector for recording the external time code on the tape.
iANALOG COMPONENT VIDEO IN connector
The analog component video signal is supplied to this connector.
oANALOG COMPOSITE VIDEO IN connectors and 75W termination switch
The analog composite video signal is supplied to these two connectors which are
connected in a loop-through configuration. When the termination is required, set the
switch to ON.
!0REF VIDEO IN connectors and 75W termination switch
These are the input connectors for the reference video signals. When the termination is
required, set the switch to ON.
!1ANALOG AUDIO OUT connectors
The analog audio signals are output from these connectors.
!2TIME 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.
!3CUE OUT connector
The analog signal recorded on the CUE track is output from this connector.
!4MONITOR OUT connector
During playback, the playback signals from the CUE track or PCM audio signal CH1/CH2
are output from this connector. 
						

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!5ANALOG COMPONENT VIDEO OUT connector
The analog component video signal is output from this connector.
!6ANALOG COMPOSITE VIDEO OUT connectors
The analog composite video signals are output from these connectors.
The video signal with signals superimposed on it can be output from the VIDEO OUT3
connector.
The superimpose function can be set ON or OFF on the setup menu No. 006 (SUPER).
!7DIGITAL AUDIO IN/OUT connector
This I/O connector is for digital audio signals which comply with the AES/EBU standard.
!8SERIAL DIGITAL COMPONENT AUDIO/VIDEO IN/OUT connector
(optional AJ-YA750P interface board required)
This I/O connector is for digital component audio and video signals which comply with the
EBU Tech. 3267-E standard.
The connectors are known by different names when the AJ-YAC850P SDTI/SDI board
(option) is used. For further details, refer to the operating instructions of the AJ-YAC850P
board.
!9Remote 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.
@0ENCODER 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.
@1RS-232C connector
@2PARALLEL REMOTE connector
This is used when operating the unit from an external source. 
						

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PARALLELRS-232C ENCODER REMOTEREMOTE OUTREMOTE IN/OUT VIDEO
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Analog audio input connectorsAnalog video input
(component) connectors
Reference input connectors
Digital audio/video
input connector
(option)
Digital audio/video output
connectors (option) 
Active through output
connector (option)
Digital audio output
connector  Digital audio
input connector
Video monitor output connectors
(composite ´3, component) Audio monitor
output connectors Analog audio output
connectors
Connections
Connections when one unit is used
Set the CONTROL switch on the front panel to LOCAL. 
						

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GNDCUE OUTMONITOROUTPUT
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OUT
INOUTSDI/
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PARALLELRS-232C ENCODER REMOTEREMOTE OUTREMOTE IN/OUT VIDEO
IN
REF VIDEO
IN ON Y ANALOG REMOTE
CH2 CH1
CUE IN TIME CODE
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ININPUT
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Remote control signal (9P)
Recorder Source machine
To audio monitor
deviceTo video
monitor deviceTo audio monitor
device
Digital video/audio signal (option)To video
monitor
device
(Digital audio)
Analog video signal (component)
OFF ON Reference
Signal
generator
Connections
Connections when 2 units are used (deck to deck)
Source machine:Set the CONTROL switch on the front panel to REMOTE.
Recorder:Set the CONTROL switch on the front panel to LOCAL.