Panasonic AJ-D450 User Manual

– 10 –Controls and their functions (continued)SET buttonWhen this is pressed, the data which has been set on the setup menu is entered. After data en

– 11 –Connector area* Applicable only to AJ-D450.

– 12 –AC IN connectorThis is for connecting the unit to the power outlet using the power cord provided.SIGNAL GND terminalThis terminal is connected t

– 13 –S1-VIDEO OUT connectorThis is the S-VIDEO output connector.ANALOG COMPONENT VIDEO OUT connectorThe analog component video signal is output from

TapesType DescriptionConsumercassette(S cassette)M cassetteL cassetteTape designed exclusively for the camcorders used by consumers in general. Only p

– 15 –When recording/playback using 1 unit

– 16 –When recording, playback & editing with 2 units (deck to deck)

– 17 –When using an editing controllerBasic system Camera/external input editingSystem using two players (AB roll editing)Video/audio signalsRemote Re

– 18 –Internal encoder adjustmentsIn order to ensure error-free and accurate editing during AB roll editing (a method of editing using two source VTRs

– 19 –Check the connections. (see previous page.)Select [OFF] on ENCODER SEL at the set up menu. (See page 30.)Select [ON] to operate the internal enc

IMPORTANT“Unauthorized recording of copyrighted televi-sion programs, video tapes and other materials may infringe the right of copyright owners and b

– 20 –Printed circuit boardPrintedcircuitboardF8 boardADDA-CUE*SW1 Audio InputImpedance SWSW61HIGHThis sets the CH1 audio inputimpedance.HIGH/600ΩHIGH

– 21 –Switching on the power/inserting the cassetteBefore starting to operate the unit, check whether the equipment has been connected properly.Turn o

– 22 –STOP modeWhen the STOP button is pressed, the unit goes into the stop mode. The STOP lamp lights and the tape stops traveling.•In order to pro

– 23 –Recording (AJ-D450 only)Set the accidental erasure prevention tab on the cassette tape to the “recording” position and insert the tape.Press the

– 24 –PlaybackInsert the cassette tape, and place the unit in the stop mode.Press the PLAY button.Regular playback is now commenced.To end playback, p

– 25 –Setup (default settings)The unit’s major settings are performed by making selections on menus.The setting menus appear on the TV monitor when th

– 26 –Setup (setting) menus123This unit can store up to 5 user files (user 1 to user 5) containing different menu settings, and these files can be sel

– 27 –Setup menusLock mode can be set to protect the settings in the system files and user files (USER2 – USER5). Settings can no longer be changed w

– 28 –Setup menusThe contents of the USER2 – USER5 files can be copied (loaded) into the USER1 file. In addition, the contents of the USER1 file can b

– 29 –Saving a user fileAutomatic loading of user file when the power is turned onWhen the user file to be loaded is selected in advance using setup m

– 3 –ContentsGeneral and FeaturesControls and their functions•Front panel•Connector areaTapesConnections•When recording/playback using 1 unit•When rec

– 31 –Setup menusThe underline on the setting item denotes the initial setting.Item SettingNo.SuperimposeddisplayDescriptionNo.SuperimposeddisplayUSER

– 32 –Setup menus

– 33 –The underline on the setting item denotes the initial setting.* The Setup menu can only be displayed for the model AJ-D450.Item SettingNo.Superi

– 34 –Setup menusUSER menuThe underline on the setting item denotes the initial setting.Item SettingNo.SuperimposeddisplayDescriptionNo.Superimposeddi

– 35 –The underline on the setting item denotes the initial setting.* The Setup menu can only be displayed for the model AJ-D450.Item SettingNo.Superi

– 36 –Setup menus

– 37 –The underline on the setting item denotes the initial setting.<TAPE PROTECT><Note>In order to protect the tape and VTR helical heads

– 38 –Setup menusUSER menu

– 39 –Item SettingNo.SuperimposeddisplayDescriptionNo.SuperimposeddisplayUSER menu508* TCG CFFLAG00000001OFFONThis selects whether the CF flag of the

– 4 –General and FeaturesThis unit is a digital video cassette recorder which uses 1/4-inch tapes.It incorporates digital compression technology so th

– 40 –Setup menusThe underline on the setting item denotes the initial setting.USER menu611 EDH 00000001OFFONThis selects whether to superimpose EDH o

– 41 –The underline on the setting item denotes the initial setting.* The Setup menu can only be displayed for the model AJ-D450.USER menu<AUDIO>

– 42 –Setup menusThe underline on the setting item denotes the initial setting.* The Setup menu can only be displayed for the model AJ-D450.Item Setti

– 43 –The underline on the setting item denotes the initial setting.Item SettingNo.SuperimposeddisplayDescriptionNo.Superimposeddisplay<MENU>A00

– 44 –Time code/user bitThe time code is used when the time code signal generated by the time code generator (time code signal generator) is to be rec

– 45 –Recording internal/external time codesPlace the VTR in the stop mode.Set the CTL/TC/UB switch to TC.Set the TC INT/EXT switch to INT. (Internal

– 46 –Reproducing the time code/user bitPlace the unit in the stop mode.Set the CTL/TC/UB switch to TC or UB.TC:UB:Press the PLAY button.Playback now

– 47 –Superimpose screen

– 48 –Servo referenceEXTThis unit automatically selects the input video signal selected by the INPUT switch, the reference video signal supplied from

– 49 –Servo reference setting tables

– 5 –Multi-function input/output interfaces (AJ-D450 only for input)•Analog input/outputComponent (Y, PB, PR) and composite and S-VIDEO signal input a

– 50 –Audio V Fade Function (AJ-D450 only)When editing tapes, the edit point splicing selection (setup menu No. 309 and 310) information is recorded o

Rack mountingThe unit can be mounted into a 19-inch standard rack if the optional rack-mounting adaptors (AJ-MA75P) are used. For the installation ra

– 52 –Video head cleaningThis unit has an auto head cleaning function which automatically reduces the dirt on the heads. However, to further increase

– 53 –Error messagesWhen a warning occurs in this unit, an error number appears at the counter display.Opening the DIAG menu will display the error de

– 54 –Error messages

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– 56 –Error messages

– 57 –RS-232C interfaceThe VTR can be operated by commands when the RS-232C interface is used.(See command table on page 60 – 62.)Conditions for ackno

– 58 – RS-232C interface

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– 6 –Controls and their functionsFront panelCounter Display SectionONOFFPOWEREJECTRECPLAYFFSTOPREWCOUNTER/REMAINRESETCH CONDITIONLEVELHEADPHONESCH 1AU

– 60 –RS-232C interface

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– 62 –Commands relating to inquiries(2)VTRoperationSend commandReturn (completion)messageSupplementary notes[STX] QCD [ETX]<Notes>••As for the r

– 63 –Microsoft QuickBASIC sample program(3)CLSSTX$ = CHR$(&H2): ETX$ = CHR$ (&H3): NAK$ = CHR$(15): ACK$ = CHR$(&H6)PRINT "*** RS-23

– 64 –Connector signals

– 65 –RS-232C REMOTE (25-pin D-SUB straight cable supported)Pin No.1 FRAME GROUNDAbbreviation Circuit DescriptionProtective groundENCODER REMOTE (15P)

– 66 –SpecificationsGENERALOperating ambient temperature:Operating ambient humidity:Weight:Dimensions (W × H × D):Recording format:Recording tracks:Ta

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– 7 –POWER switchWhen the ON side is pressed, the power is switched on, and the counter display lights up.Cassette insertion slotThe M cassette, L cas

– 9 –Headphones jackThe sound being recorded, played back or edited can be monitored on stereo headphones when they are connected to this jack.Volume