Panasonic Multi Format Digital Hd Video Cassette Recorder Ajhd3700b Operating Instructions

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Audio split editing
OUT point preview
∫Previewing the automatic insert editing OUT point (when audio split is OFF)
This flowchart shows the operation to preview the automatic insert editing OUT point.
The OUT point for automatic assemble editing can not be previewed.
1. Press the INSERT button to display the INSERT AUTO EDIT menu.
2. Use the automatic insert editing flowchart as a reference and register the VIDEO OUT
point.
3. Press the EXECUTE and the PREVIEW/REVIEW button together to preview the OUT
point.
∫Previewing the automatic insert editing OUT point (when audio split is ON)
This flowchart shows the operation to preview the automatic insert editing (audio split) OUT
point.
The OUT point for automatic assemble editing can not be previewed.
1. Press the INSERT button to display the INSERT AUTO EDIT menu.
2. Press the F10 (SPLIT) key on the INSERT AUTO EDIT menu to set it to be highlighted.
3. Use the automatic insert editing flowchart as a reference and register the VIDEO OUT
point.
4. Register the audio edit points.
5.
To preview the VIDEO OUT point:
1. Use the cursor keys to move the cursor to the places where the VIDEO IN and OUT
points were registered.
2. Press the EXECUTE and the PREVIEW/REVIEW buttons together to preview the
VIDEO OUT point.
6.
To preview the AUDIO OUT point:
1. Use the cursor keys to move the cursor to the places where the AUDIO IN and OUT
points were registered.
2. Press the EXECUTE and the PREVIEW/REVIEW buttons together to preview the
AUDIO OUT point.
7.
To preview the OUT point without moving the cursor to where the IN and OUT points were
registered:
When the cursor is not available, the preview operation is started from the point 
12 seconds before the external OUT point.
Then press the EXECUTE and the PREVIEW/REVIEW button together to preview the
OUT point. 
						

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Variable memory Function
1. Set the F3 (W/PLYR) key to OFF.
2. Set the F4 (VAR MEMO) key to ON.
≥If the IN and OUT points have already been entered, they will be automatically cleared.
≥If the split mode is ON, it will be forcibly turned off.
≥When the variable memory function is used, the AUDIO IN and OUT points cannot be 
entered.
3. Input the unit’s edit IN point.
The variable memory playback will start at this point.
≥There is no need to set the OUT point for variable memory playback.
4. Set the initial speed using the search dial.
The initial speed is displayed on the search indicator.
5. Press the PREROLL and EXECUTE buttons together to start the operation.
The tape runs as far as the preroll point where playback starts at the initial speed.
6. When the edit IN point is passed, the EXECUTE button’s lamp starts to blink.
7. Turn the search dial and store the tape speed in the memory.
≥The speed can be stored in the memory while the EXECUTE button’s lamp is blinking.
≥When the memory becomes full, the EXECUTE button’s lamp lights, and no further 
settings can be stored in the memory.
≥To make changes to the initial speed or memory contents, repeat the procedure from step 4.
8. To exit the variable memory, press the STOP button.
9. When the memory contents are to be played back, they will be regenerated by pressing the
EXECUTE button.
∫The memory contents are regenerated as soon as the IN point is passed, and the tape con-
tinues to travel at the speed last stored in the memory until the STOP button is pressed.
∫The contents stored in the memory are cleared by setting the F4 (VAR MEMO) key from
OFF to ON.  Alternatively, they are cleared by setting the power switch to OFF.
OFF W/PLYR
VAR MEMO
ON 
						

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Variable memory function
By operating the VTR search dial which is connected to the unit’s RS-422A REMOTE OUT or REMOTE
IN/OUT connector, the playback speeds and directions can be stored in the memory, after which the stored
contents can be regenerated during automatic editing and stored in the memory of the unit (recorder).
1. Set the F3 (W/PLYR) key to ON.
∫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.
3. Enter the recorder’s VIDEO IN and OUT points together with the player’s IN point.
4. Select PLAYER using the F6 (R/P SEL) key, and set the initial speed using the search dial.
The initial speed is displayed on the search indicator.
5. Press the PREVIEW button.
The tape runs as far as the preroll point where playback starts at the initial speed.
6. When the edit IN point is passed, the EXECUTE button’s lamp starts to blink.
7. Set the F6 (R/P SEL) key to PLAYER, and store the speed up to the recorder’s OUT point
in the memory using the search dial.
The speed can be stored in the memory while the EXECUTE button’s lamp is blinking until
the recorder’s OUT point is reached.
When the memory becomes full, the EXECUTE button’s lamp lights, and no further set-
tings can be stored in the memory.
8. To preview the memory contents, press the PREVIEW button, and the memory contents
will be regenerated.  Phase synchronization is not performed.  Adjust the edit timing using
the F9 (DLY STRT) key on the ASSEMBLE/INSERT AUTO EDIT SET UP menu.
9. To make changes to the contents stored in the memory while preview is underway, operate
the search dial.  The EXECUTE button’s lamp now blinks, and the contents are stored in
the memory.
10. To make changes to the initial speed which was stored in the memory, press the STOP
button.
Set the F6 (R/P SEL) key to PLAYER, and then use the search dial to set the initial speed
while holding down the STOP button.  Since the memory contents will be cleared when the
initial speed is changed, repeat the procedure from step 5.
11. To proceed with variable memory automatic editing, press the REC/EDIT button.  The tape
in the player is played back in accordance with the memory contents, and the contents are
stored in the memory of the unit (recorder).
12. When the PREVIEW/REVIEW button is pressed upon completion of the editing, the editing
will be reviewed.
≥The contents stored in the memory are cleared by setting the F10 (VAR MEMO) key from
OFF to ON.  
≥They are also cleared by setting the power switch to OFF.
ON W/PLYR
VAR MEMO
ON 
						

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Connector signals
∑VIDEO IN
HD SDI (DIGITAL) BNCk2, active through
SD SDI IN (DIGITAL) BNCk2, active through
SD SDI SPARE BNCk1
HD REF IN BNCk2, loop-through with 75≠termination switch
SD REF IN BNCk2, loop-through with 75≠termination switch
∑VIDEO OUT
HD SDI OUT (DIGITAL) BNCk3
HD SDI MONITOR OUT  BNCk1
(DIGITAL) (SUPER)
SD SDI OUT (DIGITAL) BNCk2
SD SDI MONITOR  BNCk1
(DIGITAL) (SUPER)
VIDEO OUT (ANALOG) BNCk3
HD REF OUT BNCk1
SD REF OUT BNCk1
WFM BNCk1, Waveform output, 75≠.
∑TIME CODE
TIME CODE IN XLRk1
TIME CODE OUT XLRk1
∑AUDIO IN
AUDIO IN (DIGITAL) BNCk4, CH1/2, CH3/4, CH5/CH6, CH7/CH8, 
AES/EBU format
AUDIO IN (ANALOG) XLRk4, CH1, CH2, CH3, CH4
CUE IN  XLRk1
∑AUDIO OUT
AUDIO OUT (DIGITAL) BNCk4, CH1/2, CH3/4, CH5/CH6, CH7/CH8, 
AES/EBU format
AUDIO OUT (ANALOG) XLRk4, CH1, CH2, CH3, CH4
CUE OUT  XLRk1
MONITOR XLRk2
HEADPHONES (FRONT)1⁄4qphone 
						

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Connector signals
∑PARALLEL I/O (50P) connector
(1)PULSE SIGNAL:The signal fall is detected and the signal becomes active.
Pin no.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
Signal
REC COMMAND
PLAY COMMAND
FF COMMAND
REW COMMAND
STOP COMMAND
STBY ON
COMMAND
STBY OFF
COMMAND
RS-422 REMOTE
ON COMMAND
RS-422 REMOTE
OFF COMMAND
LOCAL ENABLE
COMMAND
EJECT COMMAND
ENTRY
COMMAND
ALL_REC_INH_
ON COMMAND
PRE_CTL_INH_
ON COMMAND
LOCAL DISABLE
COMMAND
Direction
INPUT
INPUT
INPUT
INPUT
INPUT
INPUT
INPUT
INPUT
INPUT
INPUT
INPUT
INPUT
INPUT
INPUT
INPUT
Type
PULSE SIGNAL
PULSE SIGNAL
PULSE SIGNAL
PULSE SIGNAL
PULSE SIGNAL
PULSE SIGNAL
PULSE SIGNAL
PULSE SIGNAL
PULSE SIGNAL
PULSE SIGNAL
PULSE SIGNAL
PULSE SIGNAL
PULSE SIGNAL
PULSE SIGNAL
PULSE SIGNAL
Description
When this signal becomes active simultaneously with the
play command, it transfers the VTR to the REC PLAY
mode. However, the VTR is not transferred to the REC
mode if the insert or assemble mode has been set. 
This transfers the VTR to the PLAY mode.
This transfers the VTR to the FF mode.
This transfers the VTR to the REW mode.
This transfers the VTR to the STOP mode.
When the VTR is in the loosing or STBY OFF mode, it is
set to the STNBY ON mode as soon as it receives this
command.
When the VTR is in the loosing or STBY ON mode, it is
set to the STNBY OFF mode as soon as it receives this
command.
This enables RS-422 control. However, the VTR must be
in the REMOTE mode for this command to take effect.
This disables RS-422 control.
This enables the REMOTE OP MAP functions. When the
MAP MODE is set to ALL, it also enables EJECT.
This transfers the VTR to the EJECT mode.
When this signal has become active, the VTR’s current
time (TC, CTL) is entered on the following menus:
When the VTR has opened the HOME menu:
≥The time is entered in CUE TIME on the HOME menu.
When the VTR has opened the AUTO EDIT menu:
≥The time is entered in CUE TIME on the HOME menu.
≥The time is entered at the IN point on the AUTO EDIT
menu.
When the VTR has opened the EXTEND MULTI CUE
menu:
≥The time is entered at the cursor position of the EXTEND
MULTI CUE menu.
When the VTR has opened the MULTI CUE menu:
≥The time is not entered on any of the menus.
When the VTR has opened a menu other than the ones
above:
≥The time is entered in CUE TIME on the HOME menu.
This selects ALL as the REC INH menu setting.
This selects PRE_CTL as the REC INH menu setting.
This disables the REMOTE OP MAP functions. 
When the MAP MODE is set to ALL, it also disables
EJECT. 
						

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Connector signals
Pin no.
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
Signal
TC_SOURCE_
EXT COMMAND
TC_SLAVE_AUTO
COMMAND
TL_SLAVE_MUST
COMMAND
TC_RESET
COMMAND
STBY ON/OFF
COMMAND
ERR O STATUS
SPARE
CUE COMMAND
ERR 1 STATUS
SPARE
i15 V POWER
REC STATUS
PLAY STATUS
Direction
INPUT
INPUT
INPUT
INPUT
INPUT
OUTPUT
INPUT
INPUT
OUTPUT
INPUT
OUTPUT
OUTPUT
OUTPUT
Type
PULSE SIGNAL
PULSE SIGNAL
PULSE SIGNAL
PULSE SIGNAL
PULSE SIGNAL
SIGNAL
PULSE SIGNAL
SIGNAL
ACTIVE_L
ACTIVE_L
Description
This sets TC SOURCE to EXT and TC SLAVE to ON.
This sets TC SOURCE to INT and TC SLAVE to AUTO.
During normal recording, the TCG value is recorded.
During editing, the signal is regenerated at TC on the tape.
This sets TC SOURCE to INT and TC SLAVE to SLAVE.
During normal recording and editing, the signal is
regenerated at TC on the tape.
This clears the TCG value to zero.
This sets the toggling action below. However, it takes
effect in the STOP mode or STANDBY OFF mode.
STANDBY ON ()STANDBY OFF
Refer to the 50P error status output table below. (This pin
is related with pins 24 and 34.)
Spare
When this has become active, the tape is prerolled from
the cue-up point on the VTR’s menu.
When the VTR has opened the AUTO EDIT menu:
≥The tape is prerolled from the time for the IN point when
the AUTO EDIT menu IN point has been entered.
≥The tape is prerolled from the time for the current
position when the AUTO EDIT menu IN point has not
been entered.
When the VTR has opened a menu other than the ones
above:
≥The tape is prerolled from the time for the CUE TIME
when CUE TIME of the HOME menu has been entered.
≥The tape is prerolled from the time for current position
when the CUE TIME of the HOME menu has not been
entered.
Refer to the 50P error status output table below. (This pin
is related with pins 21 and 34.)
Spare
i15 V power
This becomes active when the VTR is in the REC mode. It
also becomes active when the REC button lamp on the
front panel is lighted.
This becomes active when the VTR is in the PLAY mode.
It also becomes active when the PLAY button lamp on the
front panel is lighted.
≥50P error status output table
Output prioritysequence
1
6
5
4
3
2
––––
––––
Pin 21 ERR 0
0
0
0
0
1
1
1
1
Pin 24 ERR 1
0
0
1
1
0
0
1
1
Pin 34 ERR 2
0
1
0
1
0
1
0
1
VTR status
NO SERVO LOCK
SERVO LOCK
HIGH ERROR
CONCEAL/ V
CONCEAL/ A
CONCEAL/ VA 
						

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Description
This becomes active when the VTR is in the FF mode.  
This becomes active when the VTR is in the REW mode.  
This becomes active when the VTR is in the STOP mode.  
This becomes active when the RS-422 REMOTE status is
ON.
This becomes active when a cassette tape has not been
inserted.  
Refer to the 50P error status output table on the previous
page. (This pin is related with pins 21 and 24.)
11: INT 10: EXT_LTC
01:  S_VITC (EXT VITC) 00: S_LTC [Pin 36, pin 35]
[Pin 38, pin 37] TC SOURCE
At INT setting At EXT setting Other
11: PRESET SLAVE –––––
10: AUTO DIRECT –––––
01: ––––– ––––– –––––
00: SLAVE ––––– –––––
[Pin 40, pin 39]
11: FREE 10: ALL
01: NRML, REC
This becomes active when the preroll or cue-up operation
has been completed. However, the active status is
released when the VTR has moved from the STBY ON or
OFF operation to another operation.
This becomes active when 50P parallel control is enabled.
This becomes active when the VIDEO/CTL recording
setting for CASSETTE INH has been set to inhibit.
(However, the active status is forcibly released when
CASSETTE INH 2 [pin 45] is set to ACTIVE.)
This becomes active when CTL has been detected at the
PRE CTL head during normal recording at the PRE CTL
setting.
Note: This will not become active even if CTL has been
detected during recording (EDIT REC) or PLAY
while editing is being performed.
In the same way, it will not become active even if
CTL has been detected during normal recording
when the home menu function (REC INH) setting
has been set to FREE.
This becomes active when CASSETTE INH has been set
to the all recording inhibit status.
This becomes active when the VTR has been placed in
the STBY ON status.
The ACTIVE lamp flashes (at 2-second intervals) starting
30 seconds before the VTR is transferred to the loosing mode.
It flashes (at 0.5-second intervals) starting 10 seconds
before the VTR is transferred to the STBY OFF mode. 
GND
This becomes active when the REMOTE OP MAP
functions are enabled.
GND
GND
Connector signals
Pin no.
29
30
31
32
33
34
35
36
37
38
39
40
41
42
43
44
45
46
47
48
49
50
Signal
FF STATUS
REW STATUS
STOP STATUS
RE-422 REMOTE
ON STATUS
EJECT STATUS
ERR 2 STATUS
TC SOURCE
STATUS
TC SLAVE
STATUS
REC INH MENU
STATUS
CUE STATUS
REMOTE STATUS
CASSETTE INH
1 STATUS
PRE CTL
DETECT
CASSETTE INH
2 STATUS
STBY STATUS
GND
LOCAL STATUS
GND
GND
Direction
OUTPUT
OUTPUT
OUTPUT
OUTPUT
OUTPUT
OUTPUT
OUTPUT
OUTPUT
OUTPUT
OUTPUT
OUTPUT
OUTPUT
OUTPUT
OUTPUT
OUTPUT
OUTPUT
OUTPUT
OUTPUT
OUTPUT
Type
ACTIVE_L
ACTIVE_L
ACTIVE_L
ACTIVE_L
ACTIVE_L
ACTIVE_L
ACTIVE_L (1)
Open (0)
ACTIVE_L (1)
Open (0)
ACTIVE_L (1)
Open (0)
ACTIVE_L
ACTIVE_L
ACTIVE_L
ACTIVE_L
ACTIVE_L
ACTIVE_L
ACTIVE_L 
						

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Connector signals
∑RS-422A REMOTE
Pin No.
1
2
3
4
5
Pin No.
6
7
8
9
Signal
FRAME GROUND
REM IN (j) LINE(j)
REM OUT (j) STATUS LINE (i)
GND
––––––
Signal
GND
REM IN (j) CMD LINE (j)
REM OUT (j) STATUS LINE (i)
FRAME GROUND
Pin No.
1
2
3
4
5
6
Pin No.
7
8
9–19
20
21–25
Signal
FRAME GROUND
TX Send data
RX Receive data
RTS Request to send
CTS Clear to send
DSR Data set ready
Signal
GND Signal ground
DCR Receive carrier detect
––––––
DTR Data terminal ready
––––––
∑RS-232C REMOTE
∑V/A CONTROL
Pin No.
1
2
3
4
5–6
7
Pin No.
8
9–13
14
15
Signal
FRAME GROUND
––––––
REM (G)
––––––
REM RX (X) REMOTE CONTROL
PROTOCOL RECEIVE
Signal
REM TX (X) REMOTE CONTROL
PROTOCOL TRANSMIT
––––––
REM RX (Y) REMOTE CONTROL
PROTOCOL RECEIVE
REM TX (Y) REMOTE CONTROL
PROTOCOL TRANSMIT
∑CONTROL PANEL
Pin No.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
Pin No.
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
Signal
Headphone (L)
Clock (i)
RECEIVE DATA (i)
RECEIVE ENABLE (i)
TRANSMIT DATA (i)
Headphone (R)
Clock (j)
RECEIVE DATA (j)
RECEIVE ENABLE (j)
TRANSMIT DATA (j)
Signal
Headphone (GND)
GND
i24 V unregulated DC power
RECEIVE STROBE (i)
TRANSMIT ENABLE (i)
DC control signal
GND
i24 V unregulated DC power
RECEIVE STROBE (j)
TRANSMIT ENABLE (j) 
						

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Video head cleaning
Although this unit comes with an auto head cleaning function which reduces the amount of dirt on the heads,
it is recommended that the video heads be cleanid every day for even more dependable operation. (For fur-
ther details, please consult with your local dealer.)
∑Operation
Remove the cover of the upper portion on the cylinder. Soak some alcohol in a cleaning cloth,
press it lightly against hte middle drum as shown in the figure, and rotate the drum 2 or 3 times
in the direction indicated by the arrow. After this, wipe the drum dry using a dry cleaning cloth
and attach the removed cover after completion.
∫Make sure that the power is off before proceeding with the head cleaning.
∫Do not move your fingers up and down while cleaning.
∫This may damage the heads.
∫Cut the cleaning cloth to the right size of the use.
∫Proceed with the cleaning until no more dirt is taken up by the cleaning cloth.
∫Make absolutely sure that no fluff from the cleaning cloth remains inside the VTR.
∫When grease (from the VTR) is found to adhere to the cleaning cloth, be absolutely sure to
replace the cleaning cloth.
∫Before using the optional digital VTR dedicated head cleaning tape (AJ-TDCLS-P) to clean
the heads, be sure to read carefully the “Precautions” provided with the cleaning tape.
∫In addition to cleaning the video heads every day, make it a rule once a week to clean the
tape transport system and once a month to clean the reel bases and carriage (cassette
holder, front guide angles). For further details, please consult with your local dealer.
∑Maintenance
Before proceeding with maintenance, set the power switch to “OFF”, and be sure to take hold
of the power plug (and not the cord) to disconnect it from the power outlet.
Clean the cabinet with a soft cloth. With stubborn dirt, dilute some neutral kitchen detergent, dip
the cloth in it, wring it out well and wipe the surface. After the dirt has been wiped off, take up
any remaining moisture using a dry a cloth. Under no circumstances must paint thinners or
benzene be used for cleaning purposes.
∑Storage
∫Do not store the unit in an extremely hot or cold location.
∫The unit must never be left outdoor.
∫If the unit is not going to be used for a long time, set the power switch to OFF and be sure to
take hold of the power plug (and not the cord) to disconnect it from the power outlet. This
step is taken to safeguard against accidents.
∫Be sure to eject the cassette tape.
Middle deumCleaning drum 
						

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Rack-mounting
The VTR can be installed in a 19-inch standard rack using the AJ-MA37P rack-mounting adapters (optional
accessory).
It is recommended that the slide rail (CC3001-99-0191) made by Chassis Trak be used as the installed rails.
For further details, consult your dealer.
1. Attach the inner members on each side of the VTR using the four screws supplied with the
slide rails .
The length of the screws used is limited.
If the mounting screws have been lost or misplaced, use screws with a maximum length of
2/5˝.
Be absolutely sure to attach the inner members to the VTR using the screws for all of the
four holes.
2. Mount the outer member brackets onto the rack.
Check that the height of the brackets is the same at the left and right.
3. Remove the two front screws on the VTR’s two side panels.
4. Mount the AJ-MA37P rack-mounting adapters using the four supplied M4 screws with spring
washers.
5. Mount the VTR in the rack.
After mounting the VTR, check that it moves smoothly along the rails.
≥Keep the temperature inside the rack within the i41 °F (5 °C) to 104 °F (40 °C) range.
≥Bolt the rack securely to the floor so that it will not topple over when the VTR is drawn out.
Rack-mounting adapter
EIA standard rack
Secure the VTR to the
rack here using the
anchoring screws.