Panasonic Memory Card Portable Recorder Player Ajhpm100 Operating Instructions

							Setup: Time Code, User Bit and CTL131
 Setup
1Engage the stop mode. 
2Use the COUNTER button to select [TC]. 
3Set the TCG switch to [EXT].
 (External time code selection)
4Make the following settings in setup menu No. 507 
(EXT TC SEL).
◆NOTE:
 When SLTC and SVITC is set and an analog composite or SD 
SDI input signal is selected, the VITC on the input video signal 
is recorded. When 1394 is selected as the input signal, the IEEE 
1394 digital input signal time code is recorded. 
1Engage the stop mode. 
2Use the COUNTER button to select [TC] or [UB].
3Press the PLAY  button. 
Playback starts and the time code appears on the display. 
When the SUPER switch is set to [ON], the time code is 
superimposed on the monitor. ■Time code when no power is supplied
Also when no power is supplied, the backup function works 
enabling the time code generator to provide long-term (about 
one year) operation. Accuracy when no power is supplied is 
about ±30 s per month. 
◆NOTE:
 Under the conditions listed below when the time code generator 
advances regardless of operation mode, the backup function is 
enabled 
- When the TCG switch on the front panel is set to “PRESET” and 
menu No. 504 RUN MODE is set to “FREE.” 
- When the TCG switch on the front panel is set to “EXT” and the 
external time code set in menu No. 507 EXT TC SEL is 
disconnected from connector on the rear panel.
 When settings in menu No. 25 SYSTEM FREQ are revised, advance 
data is cleared. 
Setting the external time code
1 2
3
EXT_L: The LTC signal input to the TIME CODE IN 
connector (BNC) on the rear panel is 
recorded as TC. 
SVITC: The VITC signal attached to the serial signal 
input to the SDI IN (HD) connector is 
recorded as a time code. 
SLTC: The LTC signal attached to the serial signal 
input to the SDI IN (HD) connector is 
recorded as a time code. 
Reproducing the time code and user bit
3 1 2
When the time code 
signal cannot be 
read, an asterisk  (*) 
is displayed.The colon between the seconds and the frames 
changes to a period  (.) in drop frame mode. “ ” : Field 1, field 3
“*” : Field 2, field 4 
						

							132Setup: Time Code, User Bit and CTL
*1: The internal TCG value is used when a signal cannot be detected from the TIME CODE IN connector input. 
*2: The internal TCG value is used when the SLTC, SVITC and VITC cannot be detected on the input video signal. 
*3: Nothing is recorded if the SVITC and VITC cannot be detected on the input video signal. 
TCG
switchMenu 
No. 507 EXT 
TC SELMenu 
No. 518 VITC 
GENSelected video 
input signalRecorded time code
SBC areaVAUX area
INT 
(REGEN /
PRESET)---OFF1394
Internal TCG valueTime code on IEEE1394 digital input 
(VAUX area)
HD SDI SVITC on input video signal *3
CMPST / SD SDI VITC on input video signal *3
ON1394Time code on IEEE1394 digital input 
(VAUX area)
HD SDI
Internal TCG value
CMPST / SD SDI
EXTEXT_LOFF1394Time code on IEEE1394 digital input 
(SBC area)Time code on IEEE1394 digital input 
(VAUX area)
HD SDI
Time code on TIME CODE IN 
connector input *1SVITC on input video signal *3
CMPST / SD SDI VITC on input video signal *3
ON1394Time code on IEEE1394 digital input 
(SBC area)Time code on IEEE1394 digital input 
(VAUX area)
HD SDI
Time code on TIME CODE IN connector input *1
CMPST / SD SDI
SLTCOFF1394Time code on IEEE1394 digital input 
(SBC area)Time code on IEEE1394 digital input 
(VAUX area)
HD SDI SLTC on input video signal *2 SVITC on input video signal *3
CMPST / SD SDI VITC on input video signal *2 VITC on input video signal *3
ON1394Time code on IEEE1394 digital input 
(SBC area)Time code on IEEE1394 digital input 
(VAUX area)
HD SDI SLTC on input video signal *2
CMPST / SD SDI VITC on input video signal *2
SVITCOFF1394Time code on IEEE1394 digital input 
(SBC area)Time code on IEEE1394 digital input 
(VAUX area)
HD SDI SVITC on input video signal *2 SVITC on input video signal *3
CMPST / SD SDI VITC on input video signal *2 VITC on input video signal *3
ON1394Time code on IEEE1394 digital input 
(SBC area)Time code on IEEE1394 digital input 
(VAUX area)
HD SDI SVITC on input video signal *2
CMPST / SD SDI VITC on input video signal *2 
						

							Setup: Time Code, User Bit and CTL133
 Setup
1Engage the stop mode. 
2Use the COUNTER button to select [CTL].
During playback, the counter displays the play position 
relative to the start position. 
Recording starts from the counter value [0:00:00:00]. 
When recording stops, the counter shows the position 
relative to the start position. 
CTL Mode
1 2 
						

							134Setup: Superimpose Screen
Superimpose Screen
Control signals, time code and other information are indicated 
by abbreviations. 
Abbreviations:
◆NOTE: 
 [T*R] or [U*R] appears when card data could not be properly read. 
Use setup menu No. 009 (CHARA TYPE) to change the 
background of display characters in the superimposed 
display. 
◆NOTE:
 During play list playback, black text appears on a white background 
regardless of menu setting. 
Use setup menu No. 007 (CHARA H-POS) and No. 008 
(CHARA V-POS) to change the position of characters in the 
superimposed display. 
Use setup menu No. 006 (DISPLAY SEL) to indicate deck 
operating mode.  CTL Relative location from the beginning 
TCR Recorded time code data
TCR. Time code data recorded in the VAUX area
UBR Recorded user bit data
UBR. User bit data recorded in the VAUX area
TCG Time code data of the time code generator
UBG User bit data of the time code generator
Display Characters
TCR
Display monitor
Abbreviation
TCR
Display monitor
TCR
Display monitor
Display Position
Operating Mode
TCR
TCR
Display monitor Display monitor
TCRSTOP
Display monitor
Deck operating mode 
						

							Setup: Audio V Fade Function135
 Setup
Audio V Fade Function
This section describes the differences between audio processing provided by setup menu No. 731 (PB FADE) settings. Setup 
menu No. 731 (PB FADE) settings make it possible to perform audio V fade or cut processing between clips and events during 
clip selection and playback or play list playback. 
Described below are examples that illustrate the differences in processing. 
These examples involve a clip that spans multiple P2 cards and a second clip generated by edit copy. 
 A clip that spans multiple P2 cards or a clip that has 
been automatically divided and recorded on an 8 GB 
P2 card
 A clip created using the edit copy function on an 
AJ-SPD850
Settings in setup menu No.731 allow you to play back the 
above two clips and do the following. 
 When CUT is selected
 When AUTO is selected
V fade processing is performed automatically between clips 
and events. 
The following items are not V fade processed. 
 Clips that span multiple P2 cards
 Clips that have been automatically divided when using 8 GB 
or larger P2 cards 
 1394 digital output signals are not fade processed. 
Clip 1-1
Clip 1Clip 1-2
Event A
Clip 2Event B
Event A Event B
Clip 2  Clip 1  Clip 1-1Clip 1-2
Noise appears at the edit points.
Event AEvent B
Clip 2  Clip 1 Clip 1-1Clip 1-2
V fade is performed instantaneously to remove noise. 
						

							136Setup: Audio Recording Channels Selection
Audio Recording Channels Selection
Depending on setup menu 725 - 728 (REC CH1 to 4) settings, 
the INPUT SELECT button on the front panel allows you to 
select the following input signals. When 1394 is selected, the 
input signal is recorded in its original form regardless of 
setting. 
Analog input
SDI input
Audio Recording Channels
Recorded trackRecorded signal
CH1 CH1 input/CH2 input/CH1 + CH2 inputs
CH2 CH1 input/CH2 input/CH1 + CH2 inputs
CH3 CH3 input/CH4 input/CH3 + CH4 inputs
CH4 CH3 input/CH4 input/CH3 + CH4 inputs
CH5 No
CH6 No
CH7 No
CH8 No
Recorded trackRecorded signal
CH1 CH1 input/CH2 input/CH1 + CH2 inputs
CH2 CH1 input/CH2 input/CH1 + CH2 inputs
CH3 CH3 input/CH4 input/CH3 + CH4 inputs
CH4 CH3 input/CH4 input/CH3 + CH4 inputs
CH5 No (SD)/CH5 (HD)
CH6 No (SD)/CH6 (HD)
CH7 No (SD)/CH7 (HD)
CH8 No (SD)/CH8 (HD) 
						

							For Long and Trouble-Free Operation: Condensation137
 For Long and Trouble-Free Operation
For Long and Trouble-Free Operation
Condensation
Condensation occurs due to the same principle involved when droplets of water form on a window pane of a heated room. It 
occurs when this unit or a card is moved between places where the temperature or humidity varies greatly or when, for instance:
 It is moved to a very humid place full of steam or a room immediately after it has been heated up. 
 It is suddenly moved from a cold location to a hot or humid location. 
 When moving the unit to locations such as these, leave it standing for about 10 minutes rather than switching on the power 
immediately. 
 Before starting any maintenance work, switch the power to off and, holding the plug, unplug the cord from the socket. 
 Use a soft cloth to clean the outside of this unit. 
 For stubborn dirt or stains, wipe the unit with a cloth that has been lightly dampened in well-diluted kitchen detergent and wrung 
out thoroughly. After wiping off the dirt with the damp cloth, finish it off with a dry cloth. 
◆NOTE: 
 Do not use alcohol, benzene, thinner or any other solvents as they 
may discolor or damage the coating of the unit. 
Maintenance 
						

							138For Long and Trouble-Free Operation: Error Messages
Error Messages
When a warning occurs in this unit, the error number is 
indicated on the counter display. Open the DIAG menu to 
view a description of the error on the counter display or a LCD 
monitor. When an operational malfunction occurs in the unit, 
an error number will flash on the counter display. This menu shows deck information. Deck information includes 
“WARNING” information, serial No., “HOURS METER” (usage 
time) information and “UMID” (Unique Material Identifier) 
information. A DIAG menu appears on the display monitor 
when the LCD monitor is connected to the ANALOG 
COMPOSITE MONITOR OUT connector on the LCD monitor 
and rear panel of the unit.
1Press the DIAG button (hold down the SHIFT button 
and press the MENU button).
The DIAG menu appears on the monitor screen and the 
message appears on the counter display. 
2Press the SET button. 
Each press of the button changes the display between 
“WARNING”, “HOURS METER” and “UMID INFO”, etc.
3Press the DIAG button.
You return to the original display. 
Superimposed display
Normal screen
Warning information display
UMID information display
Press DIAG button(SHIFT+MENU)
Press SET buttonHours meter information display
Front 
display
DIF data indication 2
DIF data indication 1
DIAG menu
Opening the DIAG menu
1,3 2 
						

							For Long and Trouble-Free Operation: Error Messages139
 For Long and Trouble-Free Operation
 A warning message is displayed whenever a warning occurs. 
When no warnings have been detected, “NO WARNING” is displayed. 
 When multiple warnings occur, turn the search dial to check the descriptions of each warning. 
If “T&S&M” is selected in setup menu No. 006 (DISPLAY SEL), a message appears in the mode display whenever a warning 
or error occurs. When multiple events occur, the event with the highest priority is displayed. 
WARNING information display
PriorityMonitor displayDescriptionDeck operationCounter 
display
1 CANNOT A.DUBDisplayed when audio voice-over cannot be recorded on a P2 card.
[Meaning]
 An attempt was made to record on a card that could not be used. 
 An attempt was made to record when no card was insertedSTOP CANTADUB
2PLEASE SAVE 
PLAYLISTDisplayed when A. DUB is started without saving the play list.
STOP CANTADUB
3WRITE 
PROTECTEDAppears when a voice-over recording is attempted on a write-protected P2 
card. STOP CANTADUB
4LACK OF REC 
CAP.Appears when a voice-over recording is attempted on a P2 card without 
enough capacity. STOP CANTADUB
5MAX A.DUB 
EVENTSAppears when a voice-over recording is attempted on a P2 card where the 
number of voice-over audio recordings has already reached the upper limit. STOP CANTADUB
6 CANNOT RECDisplayed when data cannot be recorded on a P2 card.
[Meaning]
  An attempt was made to record to a write protected disk. 
 An attempt was made to record data on a card with no more free memory 
space on it. 
 An attempt was made to record on a card that could not be used. 
 Card status changed during recording. 
 Recording was attempted when the unit was BUSY.STOP CANT REC
7 CANNOT PLAYDisplayed when playback was interrupted due to a clip error or other factor. 
[Meaning]
 An attempt was made to play a clip when no clips were present. 
 An attempt was made to play back a card that cannot be used 
 The card could not be played back or playback stopped for some other 
reason
 Playback was attempted when the unit was BUSY.STOP CANTPLAY
8 CANNOT ENTRYDisplayed when an attempt was made to register an IN, OUT or SPLIT point 
in a location where such points cannot be registered. Operation 
continuesCANT ENT
9CHECK A.SPLIT 
POINTDisplayed when an audio split setting prevents the registration of an IN, OUT 
and SPLIT points. Operation 
continuesCANT ENT
10 OVER DUR TIMEDisplayed when an attempt was made to register a duration exceeding 24 
hours. Operation 
continuesCANT ENT
11CHECK 
RECORDER 
RANGERecorder range not large enough for registered player IN and OUT points. 
Operation 
continuesCANT ENT
12CHECK PLAYER 
RANGEPlayer range not large enough for registered recorder IN and OUT points.  Operation 
continuesCANT ENT
13 MAX EVENTSThe number of events that can be registered on the play list has been 
reached. Operation 
continuesCANT ENT
14 INVALIDAppears when there are already 100 text memos and no more memos can be 
added. Operation 
continuesINVALID 
						

							140For Long and Trouble-Free Operation: Error Messages If “E- * * ” Iights in the monitor display, hold down the SHIFT button and press the MENU button to open the DIAG-MENU and 
read the warning information. 
15 BUSYDisplayed while clip information is being read or when clip configuration has 
changed. No operations can be performed while this display is on the screen. 
[Meaning] 
 A card has been inserted or removed. 
 Updating is in progress 
 Recording post processing is in progress 
 Other causesOperation 
continuesBUSY
16 INT SGDisplayed for the first two seconds when the REC button is pressed to enter 
the EE mode and the INPUT SELECT VIDEO button or the INPUT SELECT 
AUDIO button is set to SG. Operation 
continuesINT SG
17 NO INPUTDisplayed for the first two seconds when the REC button is pressed to enter 
the EE mode and the INPUT SELECT button is set to a connector with no 
output except for analog audio signals. Operation 
continuesNO INPUT
18 TEXT MEMODisplayed for two seconds when a text memo is added.  Operation 
continuesTEXT MEMO
19 MARK ON/OFF Displayed for two seconds when a shot mark is added or deleted.  Operation 
continuesMARK ON /
MARK OFF
WARNING information
PriorityDisplayDescriptionDeck operationNoCharacter code
195INVALID EMBEDDED 
TCDisplayed while synching recorded video frames to the time code of a signal input 
to the HD SDI connector when that time code is not advancing at 1× normal 
speed. (When “SLTC” is selected in menu No. 032 REC REF.)Operation 
continues 
2 92 1394 INITIAL ERROR Displayed when the 1394 interface connection is irregular. *4
3 91 COPY PROTECTEDDisplayed when DV format recording is available and the copy guard signal input 
via the 1394 interface is in the copy inhibit mode.Recording is 
disabled
4 90 NOT 1× 100M SIGDisplayed when a signal input from the 1394 interface is not a DVCPRO HD (100 
Mbps) 1× normal speed transfer signal. Recording is 
disabled
5 04 UNKNOWN SIGDisplayed when a signal input from the 1394 interface is not a DVCPRO or DV 
format signal. Recording is 
disabled
6 15 NOT 1× DV SIGDisplayed when a signal input from the 1394 interface is not a DV (25 Mbps) 1× 
normal speed transfer signal. Recording is 
disabled
7 11 NOT 1× 25M SIGDisplayed when a signal input from the 1394 interface is not a DVCPRO (25 Mbps) 
1× normal speed transfer signal. Recording is 
disabled
8 12 NOT 1× 50M SIGDisplayed when a signal input from the 1394 interface is not a DVCPRO50 (50 
Mbps) 1× normal speed transfer signal. Recording is 
disabled
9 14 NO MATCH SIGDisplayed when signal input via the 1394 interface differs from the system format 
set on this unit. Recording is 
disabled
10 16 INVALID VIDEO SIGDisplayed when the compressed video data of a signal input from the 1394 
interface is irregular. Operation 
continues *1
Editing is 
disabled
11 17 INVALID AUDIO SIGDisplayed when the audio data of a signal input from the 1394 interface is 
irregular. Operation 
continues *2
Editing is 
disabled
12 18 INVALID TC SIGDisplayed when the time code data of a signal input from the 1394 interface is 
irregular. Operation 
continues *3
Editing is 
disabled
PriorityMonitor displayDescriptionDeck operationCounter 
display