Panasonic AJ-D92P User Manual

AJ- PDigital Video Cassette RecorderOperating InstructionsF1099W @Printed in JapanVQT8368P

10Battery level displayThis indicates the remaining battery charge insegments. (See page 18)OWhen all 7 segments light up, it means that thebattery h

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124. Time code setting areaParts and Their Functions1TCG selector switchThis is used to set the advancing mode of the built-in time code generator.F-R

13Parts and Their FunctionsConnector panelThe connector panel consists of the following threesections:1. Audio section2. Video section3. Power supply

141. Audio sectionParts and Their Functions1HEADPHONES jackWhen a pair of stereo headphones (with an 8-ohmimpedance) are connected to this jack, the s

152. Video sectionParts and Their Functions1CAMERA connector (26-pin)This is used to connect a camera equipped with amulti connector.It enables video

163. Power supply and other sectionsParts and Their Functions1REMOTE connector (9-pin)When the dedicated external remote controller (AJ-A95: optional

17PreparationsUse the dedicated AC adapter (AJ-B75: optionalaccessory).<Notes>OSwitch off the unit’s power before using the ACadaptor.OConnect t

18PreparationsUse the dedicated battery pack (AU-BP402: optionalaccessory). It is recommended that a spare batterypack be kept on hand.2. When using

19Digital Video Cassette RecorderAJ-M-cassetteCaution:Do not insert S-cassette or with adaptorPreparationsPreparing the cassette tape1. Concerning tap

2IMPORTANT“Unauthorized recording of copyrighted television programs, video tapes and other materials may infringe theright of copyright owners and be

20Preparations2. How to insert the cassette tapeSet the unit’s POWER switch to ON.1POWER switchStatus display windowPress the cassette insertion slot

21Preparations3. How to eject the cassette tapeCheck that the unit’s power has been turnedon.1Press the cassette insertion slot cover to openit.2Press

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23Recording2. Setting the video inputsSelecting the video input signalsThe following three kinds of video signals can besupplied to the unit. They ar

24RecordingWhen component signals from the camera areinputThe Y, B-Y and R-Y signal levels are displayed in thisorder from the left.The B-Y and R-Y le

25Recording3. Setting the audio inputsSelecting the audio input signalsThe audio signals to be supplied to the unit areselected using the audio input

264. Setting the time dataRecordingHow to set the time code<Note>If both the user’s bit and time code are to be used, setthe user’s bit first.If

27RecordingHow set to the user’s bitBy setting the user’s bit, a memo (time or date) orother information using up to 8 hexadecimal digits canbe record

28RecordingProcedure for locking to the external time codeWhen connecting two or more AJ-D92 units andlocking the time codeSet the TCG selector switch

29RecordingLocking the time code to the external timecodeThe unit’s time code generator can be locked to anexternal time code generator.Example of con

3ContentsIntroduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4System Configur

30RecordingRecording Operations1. Recording using the CAMERAconnectorSet the video input selector switch to theCAMERA position.1Press the REC button a

31RecordingSet the video input selector switch to theVIDEO IN position.12. Recording using the VIDEO INconnectorPress the REC button and PLAY button a

32Recording5. Auto back function6. Preventing erroneous recordingoperationsODuring recording, the unit will not respond to thepressing of any of the f

33PlaybackPreparing for playback1. Selecting the sound to bemonitoredUse the PHONE SELECT switch to set thesound which is to be monitored duringplayba

34PlaybackPlayback Operations1. Playback at the regular speedand still-picture playbackSet the unit’s POWER switch to ON, and inserta cassette tape wi

35PlaybackWhen the FF button or REW button is pressed in oneof the search modes (search still, FWD search, REVsearch, FWD search still or REV search s

36Playback3. Linear 0.3aaspeed playbackThe slow still mode is established when the SEARCHbutton is pressed during still-picture playback (PLAYPAUSE).L

37Playback5. Reading and displaying the timedataThe recorded time code and user’s bit are read by thebuilt-in time code reader during tape playback.Th

38Display positionThe position of the superimposed display can bechanged by setting setup menu items No. 004(CHARA H-POS) and No. 005 (CHARA-V.POS).(S

39<Notes>OWhen the beginning or end of the tape has beendetected in the VTR operation mode, BOT(beginning of tape) or EOT (end of tape) isdispla

4IntroductionThe AJ-D92 is a portable video cassette recorder inthe DVCPRO series.While featuring the compact size, light weight and lowpower consumpt

40Setup (Initial Settings)The unit’s main settings can be performed andchecked using the on-screen menus which aredisplayed on the video monitor conne

41Setup (Initial Settings)Set the MENU switch to the ON position.The unit is now set to the menu setting mode,and the menu screen appears on the video

42How to load the user settingsSet the MENU switch to the SET position.The unit is now set to the menu setting mode,and the menu screen appears on the

43Setup (Initial Settings)How to protect the menusSet the MENU switch to the SET position.The unit is now set to the menu setting mode,and the menu sc

44How to display the DIAG menuSet the MENU switch to the ON position whileholding down the EJECT button.The unit is set to the diagnosis display mode,

45<Notes>If the PAGE button and DATA+ button or DATA– button are pressed when the CHARA H-POS or CHARAV-POS item has been set, the counter displ

46100 SEARCH SPEED00000001X4.1X8.4For setting the speed at which the tape is to be decelerated when thesearch switch on the front panel has been press

47Setup Menus131 LIGHT SET UP00000001OFFONFor setting whether LCD backlight illumination status is to be stored in thememory when the power is switche

48400 STILL TIMER 0000000100020003000400050006000700080.5S5S10S20S30S40S50S1min2minFor setting the time taken until the tape protection mode is establ

49509 TCG CF FLAG00000001OFFONFor setting whether to add the CF flag of the TCG to the CF bit (color framebit) of the TCG.0: CF flag is not added. (L

5System ConfigurationVideo cameraMicrophoneTape recorderor other unitAudio input signals a4 channels (CH1 – CH4)Video output signals a3 channels (comp

50601 V-MUTE SEL00000001N-MUTELOW RFFor setting whether to mute the video signals when LOW RF or NO RF hasoccurred during playback.0: The video signal

51704 EMPHASIS 00000001OFFONFor setting the emphasis ON or OFF.705 MONI SEL00000001PLYPCMPLYCUE730 DOUBLE REC00000001OFFON732 LIMITER CH100000001OFFON

52Setup MenusWARNING & ALARM menuItem SettingNo.SuperimposeddisplayNo.SuperimposeddisplayDescription of settingThe underlining indicates the facto

53Replacing the Backup BatteryThe backup battery is installed before the unit is shipped from the manufacturing plant.When the battery is totally disc

54Error MessagesWhen a problem has occurred in the unit, one of the following error codes and warning displays will be displayedon the status display

55Error MessagesError code DescriptionE — 68This appears when there is a communication error between SERVO and AVSYS.The data is fixed to High or Low.

56Emergency Eject1Remove the top panel.2Use a Phillips head screwdriver to push in and turnthe red plastic screw part counterclockwise. (This screw n

57Warning SystemsWhen trouble is detected immediately after the power has been switched on or while operation is underway, theoperator is alerted to i

58Warning SystemsThe warning system’s priority sequence is asfollows.1 SLACK2 BATTERY END3 TAPE END4 HUMID5 NO RF6 SERVO7 LOW RF8 HIGH ERROR RATE9 BAT

59Connector SignalsPin No. Signal1 GND234 +12 VPin No. Signal1 GND2 HOT3 COLDAUDIO IN/OUT connector (XLR 3-pin)DC OUT connector (4-pin)Pin No. Signal1

6Parts and Their FunctionsFront panelThe front panel consists of the following four areas:1. Operating area2. Status display area3. Control area4. Tim

60Video Head CleaningThis unit is equipped with an auto head cleaning function which automatically reduces theamount of dirt on the video heads. Howe

61Specifications[GENERAL] [VIDEO]Supply voltage:DC 12 V (DC 11 V – 17V)Power consumption:27 W (in power save mode) during recording33 W during playbac

62[INPUT/OUTPUT CONNECTORS]$Input connectorsVIDEO IN:BNCa1, 1.0 V [p-p], 75 ΩAUDIO IN:OLINE:XLR (3-pin)a4 (CH1, CH2, CH3, CH4)–60/+4 dBu switchable–60

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71. Operating areaParts and Their Functions1POWER ON/OFF switchThis switch is used to turn the unit’s power on andoff.When it is set to ON, the signal

8Parts and Their Functions7PAUSE/STILL button and lampThis button is pressed during recording or playbackto temporarily stop (pause) the tape. When i

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