Panasonic Multi Format Digital Hd Video Cassette Recorder Ajhd3700b 1 Operating Instructions

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INSERT/ASSEMBLE AUTO EDIT menu
(2) Search the edit point using the search dial.
1) Search the edit point using the search dial.
2) Press the ENTRY button.
≥Trimming operations
(1) Press the center cursor key.
The cursor now appears.
(2) Press the cursor key to move the cursor to the section with the data to be trimmed.
(3) Set the F7 (TRIM) key to ON.
(4) Press the center cursor key again so that the cursor is made to serve as a column cursor.
(5) Press the “i” or “j” button to trim the edit point in 1-frame increments.
Each time the “i” button is pressed, the point is incremented by 
1 frame.
If the “i” button is held down, the point is incremented continu-
ously.
(6) Press the F7 (TRIM) key to set it to OFF.
ONotesN
When the edit points are entered during editing with the player or editor (recorder), the final (fourth) edit point
is automatically calculated from the other edit points and entered as a virtual edit point.
≥The “¢” mark appears at the side of a virtual edit point display.
≥If a virtual edit point is to be cleared, it will be cleared automatically by clearing the other edit points.
Center cursor key
Cursor key
IN
R
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ON TRIM
OFF TRIM
IN
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INSERT/ASSEMBLE AUTO EDIT menu
Input the data using the scratchpad.
1) Press the center cursor key.
The cursor now appears.
2) Press the cursor key to move the cursor to the time code IN or OUT position which is to be
input.
3) Press the FROM key.
The time code at the cursor position is displayed inside the register.
SPR DATA
4) Use the “i”, “j” and number keys to increment or decrement the time code, and press the
ENT key.
The operation result is now displayed inside the register.
5) Press the cursor keys to move the cursor to the cursor position (IN or OUT) to which the ope-
ration result is to be copied.
6) Press the COPY key.
The time code of the changed edit point is now displayed.
≥If an illegal number was input during the incrementing or decrementing in step 4), an error mes-
sage will appear.
ERROR INVALID TC DATA
≥Corrections can be made until the COPY key is pressed.
≥Calling the edit data which was input last
(1) Press the center cursor key.
The cursor now appears.
(2) Press the cursor key to move the cursor to the data section which is to be called.
(3) Press the F1 (LAST X) key to set it to LOAD.
The data which was input last now appears.
≥Calling all the data which was edited last
(1) Press the F2 (LAST ED) key to set it to LOAD.
All the data which was edited last now appears.00 : 14 : 03 : 05
Center cursor key
Cursor key
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INSERT/ASSEMBLE AUTO EDIT menu
∑Variable memory function
1. Set the F3 (W/PLYR) key to OFF.
W/PLYR
2. Set the F4 (VAR MEMO) key to ON.
VAR MEMO
≥If the IN and OUT points have already been entered, they are automatically cleared.
≥If ON is set for the split mode, it is forcibly set to OFF.
≥When the variable memory function is used, AUDIO IN and OUT points cannot be entered.
3. Input the VTR’s edit IN point.
This serves as the variable memory playback start point.
≥There is no need to set the OUT point with variable memory playback.
4 Set the initial speed using the search dial.
The initial speed is now shown on the search indicator.
5. Press the PREROLL and EXECUT buttons together to start operation.
The tape travels to the preroll point, and playback starts at the initial speed.
6. When the edit IN point is passed, the EXECUTE button lamp starts blinking.
7. Turn the search dial and enter the tape speed in the memory.
≥The data can be stored in the memory while the EXECUTE button lamp is blinking.
≥When the memory becomes full, the EXECUTE button lamp comes on, and no more data
can be stored in the memory.
≥To change the initial speed or data stored in the memory, repeat the procedure from 
step 4.
8. To end the variable memory operation, press the STOP button.
9. To reproduce the data stored in the memory, press the EXECUTE button.
∫The tape plays from the position past the IN point in accordance with the data stored in the
memory, and it keeps traveling at the last speed stored in the memory until the STOP button
is pressed.
∫The data stored in the memory is cleared when the F4 (VAR MEMO) button is set from OFF
to ON.
∫It is also cleared when the power switch is set to OFF.
ON
OFF 
						

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INSERT/ASSEMBLE AUTO EDIT menu
∑Variable memory editing
By operating the search dial on a VTR connected to the unit’s RS-422A REMOTE OUT connector or REMOTE
IN/OUT connector, the playback speed and direction can be stored in that VTR’s memory, and the memory
data can be reproduced during automatic editing and stored in this unit (recorder).
1. Set the F3 (W/PLYR) key to ON.
W/PLYR
∫To operate the VTR connected to the REMOTE OUT connector by remote control, set 
F5 (PLYR SEL) on the ASSEMBLE/INSERT AUTO EDIT menu to PLAY-1.
∫To operate the VTR connected to the REMOTE IN/OUT connector by remote control, set
F5 (PLYR SEL) on the ASSEMBLE/INSERT AUTO EDIT menu to PLAY-2.
2. Set the F4 (VAR MEMO) key to ON.
VAR MEMO
3. Enter the recorder’s video IN and OUT points as well as the player’s IN point.
4. Select the player using the F6 (R/P SEL) key, and set the initial speed using the search dial.
The initial speed is now shown on the search indicator.
5. Press the PREVIEW/REVIEW button.
The tape travels to the preroll point, and playback starts at the initial speed.
6. When the edit IN point is passed, the EXECUTE button lamp starts blinking.
7. Use the recorder’s search dial to store the speed up to the recorder’s OUT point in the me-
mory.
The data can be stored in the memory up to the recorder’s OUT point while the EXECUTE
button lamp is blinking.  When the memory becomes full, the EXECUTE button lamp comes
on, and no more data can be stored in the memory.
8. To preview data stored in the memory, press the PREVIEW/REVIEW button.
The data stored in the memory is then reproduced.
Phase synchronization is not performed. To adjust the edit timing, use the F9 (DLY STRT)
key on the INSERT/ASSEMBLE AUTO EDIT SET UP menu.
9. To change the data stored in the memory during preview, operate the search dial. The 
EXECUTE button lamp blinks, and the new data is stored.
10. Press the STOP button to change the initial speed which was stored in the memory.
Set the F6 (R/P SEL) key to PLAYER, and set the initial speed using the search dial while
pressing the STOP button.  If the initial speed is changed, the data stored in the memory will
be cleared so repeat the operation from step 5.
11. To proceed with variable memory automatic editing, press the REC/EDIT button. The play-
er’s tape is played back in accordance with the data stored in the memory and entered in this
unit (recorder).
12. To review, press the REC/EDIT button and, upon completion of the editing, press the PRE-
VIEW/REVIEW button.
≥The data stored in the memory is cleared when the F10 (VAR MEMO) key is set from OFF
to ON.
≥The data stored in the memory is also cleared when the power switch is set to OFF.
ON
ON 
						

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INSERT AUTO EDIT CH SELECT menu
This menu is displayed by pressing the following keys:##
F13F12INSERT
F13
F12
F11
F10
F9
F8 F7 F6 F5 F4 F3 F2 F1 
						

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INSERT AUTO EDIT CH SELECT menu
Key
F1
F2
F3
F4
F5
F6
F7
F8
F9
F10
F11
F12
F13
Key designation
VIDEO 
For selecting the video
channel ON/OFF.
CH-1 
For selecting the audio
CH1 ON/OFF.
CH-2
For selecting the audio
CH2 ON/OFF.
CH-3 
For selecting the audio
CH3 ON/OFF.
CH-4 
For selecting the audio
CH4 ON/OFF.
CUE  
For selecting the cue
channel ON/OFF.
TC 
For selecting the LTC time
code channel ON/OFF.
SET UP 
CH-5
For selecting the audio
CH5 ON/OFF.
CH-6 
For selecting the audio
CH6 ON/OFF.
CH-7 
For selecting the audio
CH7 ON/OFF.
CH-8 
For selecting the audio
CH8 ON/OFF.
CH SELECT
Description
For selecting the editing channel. 
Valid only for insert editing.
ON:Selected as the editing channel.
OFF
:Not selected as the editing channel.
≥In the case of insert editing with selection of digital audio
channel only, be sure to continue with a stabilized input video
signal. 
If the input video signal is distorted, audio might not be
recorded properly. 
Transfers the VTR to the AUTO EDIT SET UP menu screen. 
For selecting the editing channel. 
Valid only for insert editing.
ON:Selected as the editing channel.
OFF
:Not selected as the editing channel.
≥In the case of insert editing with selection of digital audio
channel only, be sure to continue with a stabilized input video
signal. 
If the input video signal is distorted, audio might not be
recorded properly. 
Transfers the VTR to the INSERT AUTO EDIT menu screen. 
						

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INSERT/ASSEMBLE AUTO EDIT SET UP menu
This menu is displayed by pressing the following keys: (or  ) to change to the AUTO 
EDIT menu, then press the  key 
OR 
)
F2SET UP
F8
INSERTASSEM
F13
F12
F11
F10
F9
F8 F7 F6 F5 F4 F3 F2 F1 
						

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INSERT/ASSEMBLE AUTO EDIT SET UP menu
Key
F1
F2
F3
F4
F5
F6
F7
Key designation
TIMING°
1
For setting the edit timing.
V PREV
Video preview.
A PREV
Audio preview.
PLR SYNC
Player synchronization.
PREROLL
For setting the preroll time.
POSTROLL
For setting the postroll time.
REACTION
For compensating the time
with a time lag
Description
Sets the timing at which to record the fields at the edit IN point
and OUT point. This timing can be set by pressing the F1 key
and the F key together.
F1
:Editing starts from the odd-numbered field at the IN
point, and it ends when an even-numbered field one
frame before the OUT point is recorded.
F2:Editing starts from the even-numbered field at the IN
point, and it ends when an odd-numbered field at the
OUT point is recorded.
F1/F2:The fields for the edit IN point and OUT point are
determined by the timing at which the edit command is issued.
If the edit timing command is issued in an even-numbered
field, editing is ended in an odd-numbered field; 
conversely, if the edit timing command is issued in an 
odd-numbered field, editing is ended in an even-numbered
field. However, the F1 setting is forcibly established when
manual editing is performed using this unit alone.
Bear in mind that if mutually different settings have been
selected, the setting selected last takes precedence.
≥The timing can also be set using the F1 (TIMING) key of the
MANUAL SET UP menu.
Selects the video signals for preview duration (between IN and
OUT points). 
VVV
:Monitors video input signals. 
VBV:Monitors black signals.
Selects the audio signals for preview duration (between IN and
OUT points). 
SSS
:Monitors audio input signals. 
SMS:Monitors mute sound.
Sets whether to activate the phase synchronization function in
deck-to-deck editing and set the editing accuracy to n0 (when
TC is selected).
ON:The phase synchronization function is activated, and the
editing accuracy is set to n0 (when TC is selected).
However, when CF does not match during editing in the CF
mode, the player’s IN point is forcibly incremented by
i1–i3 (when 8F is set).
OFF:The phase synchronization function is not activated.
Sets the preroll time in 1-second increments.
Any time from 0 to 30 seconds can be selected. (Initial setting is 5 seconds.)
Sets the postroll time in 1-second increments. 
Any time from 0 to 30 seconds can be selected. (Initial setting is 2 seconds.)
Compensates the reaction time after the ENTRY button is pressed
until the actual operation. Compensation from 0 to 30 frames
°2in 
1-frame increments can be provided. (Initial setting is 0 frame.
)
≥When an edit point has been set by the ENTRY button, the
value obtained after subtracting the reaction time from the
moment when the button was pressed becomes the edit point.
Operation
1. Press the F7 (REACTION) key.
2. Adjust with the ADJUST control.
3. Press the F7 key.
°1This item cannot be displayed when the 1080/23p, 1080/24p, 1080/25p or 720/59p format has been selected. (It is
forcibly set to F1.)
°
2This range differs depending on the format used. 
						

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INSERT/ASSEMBLE AUTO EDIT SET UP menu
Key
F8
F9
F10
F11
F12
F13
Key designation
EXIT  
DLY STRT
Delay start.
TRACKING  
For adjusting the tracking.
CAP LOCK 
For setting the capstan
servo lock.
FD TIME°2
For setting the audio fade
time.
MODE°2
For selecting audio fade
editing.
Description
Returns the VTR to the AUTO EDIT menu screen.
Sets the timing after the playback command was issued until the
actual operation in 1-frame increments. (This is used to facilitate
the synchronization with another VTR which has a different servo
reference.)
The timing can be set from j30 frames to i30 frames°
1in 
1-frameincrements. 
(Initial setting is 0 frame.) (With a “j” value,
the operation is performed earlier, and the preroll time is
compensated for in the LOCAL mode. With a “i” value, the
operation is performed later, and it takes effect both in the
REMOTE and LOCAL modes.)
At normal times, tracking adjustment is not necessary. Adjustment
is made if tracking disparities have occurred during editing. 
VAR:The tracking can be adjusted manually. 
Refer to “Manually adjusting the tracking” (on page 106).
FIX:The tracking is fixed. 
OPT. ONCE
:At the initial editing after the cassette has been
inserted, the tracking is optimized while the tape is
playing back up to the IN point. The tracking is not
subsequently optimized. Tracking can be optimized
again. Refer to “Automatically adjusting the
tracking” (on page 105). When the PLAY button
and STAND BY button are pressed together during
EDIT/PLAY, the tracking is optimized again, and it
is optimized with each EDIT/PLAY operation.
OPT. AUTO:The tracking is optimized while the tape is playing
back up to the IN point with each editing operation,
and it is retained even if the VTR is transferred to
another menu. Refer to “Automatically adjusting the
tracking” (on page 105).
For selecting the capstan servo lock mode during playback. 
4F AUTO (8F AUTO: 1080/23p, 1080/24p, 1080/25p, 1080/50i, 576/50i):
Assumes the color frame auto lock mode. If discontinuity is
produced in the color frame during playback, the unit locks again
to a new color frame.
4F FORCE (8F FORCE: 1080/23p, 1080/24p, 1080/25p, 1080/50i, 576/50i):
Assumes the color frame forced lock mode. If there is any
discontinuity in the color frame during playback, the unit
preserves the field sequence at initial lock. 
2F
:Assumes frame lock mode. 
≥
The capstan servo lock mode can be set in HOME SET UP menu.
If the two settings differ, priority is given to the final mode setting.
Valid when the F13 key is set to X FADE or V FADE. 
The times that can be set are as follows: 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 50,
100 ms. (Initial setting is 5 ms.) 
For the setting procedure, refer to “Setting the audio fade time”
(on page 107).
Audio editing can be accomplished while cross-fade editing prior
playback audio and input audio or V-fade editing.
X FADE:Performs audio cross-fade editing. 
CUT
:Performs cut (normal) editing.
V FADE:Performs audio V-fade editing.
°1This range differs depending on the format used.
°2Only CUT can be selected when TAPE has been selected as the EDIT REC STATE setting. However, FADE can be
selected by pressing this key and F key together, in which case the EDIT REC STATE setting is switched to EE1. 
						

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INSERT/ASSEMBLE AUTO EDIT SET UP menu
∑Selecting the preroll time
(1) Press the F5 (PREROLL) key.
(2) Set the preroll time using the ADJUST control.
Any time up to 30 seconds can be set.
(3) Press the F5 key.
≥If this setting is at variance from the preroll time set on the HOME SET UP menu, the preroll
time selected last takes precedence.
∑Setting DLY START
(1) Press the F9 (DLY STRT) key.
(2) Set the time using the ADJUST control.
(3) Press the F9 key.
≥This is set when the VTR’s start timing is to be synchronized with the start timing of another
VTR in the event that these timings differ.
≥When this VTR is used as the master (recorder) in deck-to-deck operations, adjustment can be
made in either the “i” or “j” direction, but when the VTR is used in the remote mode (when a
controller is connected or this VTR is used as the player in deck-to-deck operations), adjust-
ment can be made in the “i” (delay) direction only.
∑Setting EDIT REC INHIBIT
The procedure is the same as for the INSERT/ASSEMBLE MANUAL EDIT SET UP menu (on
page 98).
25 SEC PREROLL
ADJUST