Panasonic AJ-HD1800P User Manual

F0907T0 -F @Printed in JapanVQT1H81Digital HD Video Cassette RecorderOperating InstructionsModel No. AJ-HD1800EBefore operating this product, please r

10Parts and their functionsFront panel (1)POWER switchAudio level meterThe audio information is displayed here.z The levels of the CH1, CH2, CH3, CH4,

100Setup menus (continued)<VIDEO> (continued)*1 When the 23/24 Hz mode, 25 Hz (HD, SD) mode, or 50 Hz (HD, SD) mode is selected in System Menu N

101Setup menus (continued)<VIDEO> (continued)*1 When the 23/24 Hz mode, 25 Hz (HD, SD) mode, or 50 Hz (HD, SD) mode is selected in System Menu N

102Setup menus (continued)<VIDEO> (continued)The underlining (__) denotes the factory setting mode.<AUDIO>*1 When the 23/24 Hz mode, 25 Hz

103Setup menus (continued)<AUDIO> (continued)*1 When the 23/24 Hz mode, 25 Hz (HD, SD) mode, or the 50 Hz (HD, SD) mode is selected in System M

104Setup menus (continued)<AUDIO> (continued)*1 When the 23/24 Hz mode, 25 Hz (HD, SD) mode, or the 50 Hz (HD, SD) mode is selected in System M

105Setup menus (continued)<AUDIO> (continued)*1 When the 23/24 Hz mode, 25 Hz (HD, SD) mode, or the 50 Hz (HD, SD) mode is selected in System M

106Setup menus (continued)<AUDIO> (continued)*1 When the 23/24 Hz mode, 25 Hz (HD, SD) mode, or the 50 Hz (HD, SD) mode is selected in System M

107Setup menus (continued)<AUDIO> (continued)*1 When the 23/24 Hz mode, 25 Hz (HD, SD) mode, or the 50 Hz (HD, SD) mode is selected in System M

108Setup menus (continued)<AUDIO> (continued)The underlining (__) denotes the factory setting mode.*1 When the 23/24 Hz mode, 25 Hz (HD, SD) mo

109Setup menus (continued)<AUDIO> (continued)*1: This item is not displayed when the 23/24 Hz mode, 25 Hz (HD or SD) mode or 50 Hz (HD or SD) h

11Parts and their functions (continued)Front panel (2)MONITOR SELECT buttonsThese buttons are used to select the audio signals whichare to be output t

110Setup menus (continued)<DIF>*1 When the 23/24 Hz mode, 25 Hz (HD, SD) mode, or the 50 Hz (HD, SD) mode is selected in System Menu No. 25 (SYS

111Setup menus (continued)<MENU><Connections with Dolby-E* components>When the VTR is to be connected to a Dolby-E encoder/decoder for rec

112Setup menus (continued)<How to switch the system frequency>Follow the steps below to switch the system frequency [59/60 Hz, 50 Hz, 23/24 Hz,

113Setup menus (continued)<Menu management accompanying switching the system frequency>The system menu and setup menu have some items whose sett

114Setup menus (continued)NO. Menu itemSystem menu No.25 (SYSTEM FREQ)59/60 23/24 50i/25P 25 (HD) 25 (SD) 50 (HD) 50 (SD)015 AUTO STEP020 SYS FORMAT N

115Setup menus (continued)NO. Menu itemSystem menu No.25 (SYSTEM FREQ)59/60 23/24 50i/25P 25 (HD) 25 (SD) 50 (HD) 50 (SD)312 POSTROLL TM No No No No N

116Setup menus (continued)NO. Menu itemSystem menu No.25 (SYSTEM FREQ)59/60 23/24 50i/25P 25 (HD) 25 (SD) 50 (HD) 50 (SD)654 Pb LVL (HD)655 Pr LVL (HD

117Setup menus (continued)NO. Menu itemSystem menu No.25 (SYSTEM FREQ)59/60 23/24 50i/25P 25 (HD) 25 (SD) 50 (HD) 50 (SD)728 REC CH4 No No No No No729

118Time code and user bitsTime codeThe time code is used when the time code signal generatedby the time code generator (time code signal generator) is

119Time code and user bits (continued)Setting the external time code1 Set the VTR to the stop mode.2 Set TC/CTL on the <HOME> menu to TC.3 If

12Parts and their functions (continued)Front panel (3)Time code displayThe data, VTR status information, tape format informationor warning information

120Time code and user bits (continued)Time code recorded on the unit*1 When no signal can be detected from the TIME CODE IN connector input, it is the

121Time code and user bits (continued)Time code recorded on the unitTable 1Menu Time code to be recordedNo.503TCG MODENo.505TCG REGENNo.506REGEN MODEA

122Superimpose screenThe control signals, time code, etc. are displayed on thisscreen using abbreviations.CTL: Control signal count valueTCR: Time cod

123Selecting the audio recording channels and monitor outputAudio recording channelsThe audio channels can be selected as shown below usingthe AUDIO s

124Rack mountingThe unit can be mounted into a 19-inch standard rack if theoptional rack-mounting adapters (AJ-MA75P : option) areused. For the instal

125Video head cleaningThis VTR is equipped with an auto head cleaning functionwhich automatically reduces the amount of dirt on the videoheads. In or

126Error messagesWhen a warning occurs in this VTR, the warning lamp lightsup.When the DIAG menu is opened, a description of thewarning will appear on

127Error messages (continued)_Displaying the hour-meter informationTurn the ADJ dial to move the cursor (¢), and the descriptionfor the item where the

128Error messages (continued)Warning messages*1 The error indication is always displayed in EE mode. In this case, the black signals are recorded as t

129Error messages (continued)Error messagesPriorityz Displayz Descriptionz VTR operation and remedial actionHigherLowerE-01LOW RFThis is indicated whe

13Parts and their functions (continued)Front panel (4)Search buttonPress this button to shift to the search mode. Set thesearch dial to the shuttle mo

130Error messages (continued)Error messages (continued)If the error message display persists even after the VTR has been shut down and started up agai

131RS-232C interfaceThe VTR can be operated by commands when the RS-232Cinterface is used. (Refer to the command tables on page134.)_Condition for ac

132RS-232C interface (continued)Software specifications (protocol)1.Communication parametersThe underlining (__) denotes the factory setting mode.The

133RS-232C interface (continued)3.Return format [VTR > controller (PC)]The following responses are made to the commands. Ifnecessary, more than on

134RS-232C interface (continued)5.Command table_Commands relating to operation control<Notes> z As the return (completion) message, [ACK] is ret

135RS-232C interface (continued)_Commands relating to inquiries<Notes> z In terms of the return (completion) message, [ACK] is returned when dat

136RS-232C interface (continued)_Microsoft QuickBASIC sample programCLSSTX$ = CHR$(&H2): ETX$ = CHR$ (&H3): NAK$ = CHR$(15): ACK$ = CHR$(&

137Connector signalsRS-422A REMOTE(9P)VIDEO INHD SERIAL IN (DIGITAL)BNC k 1, active-through (BNC k 1)HD/SD REF INBNC k 2, loop-through, 75h terminatio

138Connector signals (continued)PARALLEL REMOTE (50P)Refer to 50P IN/OUT ASSIGN on the function menu (page74) for the connection pin signals.EMERGENCY

139Specifications[GENERAL]Operating ambient temperature: 5 xC to 40 xC (41 xF to 104 xF)Operating ambient humidity: 10% to 80% (no condensation)Storag

14Parts and their functions (continued)Front panel (5)Audio channel selector buttonUse this button to select whether the audio controls forchannels CH

140Specifications (continued)[VIDEO] (continued)Video signal adjustment rangesz Component styleHD/SD SDI, composite output Y gain: – to +3 dBHD/SD S

141Specifications (continued)[OTHER INPUT/OUTPUT SIGNALS]ime code inputXLR k 1, 0.5 Vp-p to 8.0 Vp-p, 10 khTime code outputXLR k 1, low impedance2.0 d

Professional & Broadcast IT Systems Business Unit EuropePanasonic AVC Systems Europe a Division of Panasonic Marketing Europe GmbHHagenauer Str. 4

15Parts and their functions (continued)Front panel (6)TRIM buttonsThese buttons are used to make fine adjustments to theIN or OUT point.By pressing th

16Parts and their functions (continued)Front panel (7)STANDBY buttonWhile the head drum is rotating, the button’s lamp lightsto indicate that the stan

17Parts and their functions (continued)Front panel (8)INPUT CHECK output specificationsVIDEO* Only output from the internal signal processing circuit

18Parts and their functions (continued)INPUT CHECK output specifications (continued)AUDIO (EE mode)MONITOR L/R and HEAD PHONE L/R interlock with the M

19Parts and their functions (continued)Rear panelAC IN socketUsing the power cord supplied, connect one end to thissocket and the other end to the pow

2Read this first!For AJ-HD1800P and AJ-HD1800E indicates safety information.WARNING:z TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR SHOCKHAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THISEQU

20Parts and their functions (continued)Rear panel (continued)ANALOG COMPOSITE VIDEO OUT connectorsThe analog composite video signals are output throug

21ConnectionsExample of connections performed for one VTRSet the REMOTE LED on the front panel to theoff status (LOCAL mode).Example of connections

22Connections (continued)Example of connections in 23/24 Hz or 25/50 Hz (HD) modeWhen a tape recorded with a frame rate of 24 fps (25/50 fps)using a v

23Connections (continued)Example of connections with an editing controllerAV m onitorAv monitorAv monitorAv monitorRecorderVideo monitor signalsSource

24Concerning tapesConsumer-use DV and DVCAM cassettes(Standard DV and DVCAM cassettes, mini DV and DVCAM cassettes)Use a cassette adapter (AJ-CS455P)

25Turning on the power and inserting the cassetteBefore starting to operate the VTR, check whether theequipment has been connected properly.1 Turn on

26Recording1 Set the accidental erasure prevention tab on the cassette tape to the “REC” position, and insert the tape.2 Press the STOP button to set

27Playback1 Insert the cassette tape, and set the VTR to the STOP mode.2 Press the PLAY button.Normal playback commences. 3 Adjust the audio playback

28Jog/ShuttleJog Mode1 Push in the search dial. Confirm that the JOG lamp lights.2 Turn the search dial.The dial’s click-stops are released, and the t

29Manual Editing1 Select the editing mode.ASSEM button: Assemble (frame-to-frame continuity) editing is performed using this button.INSERT button: Ins

3Read this first! (continued)For AJ-HD1800P indicates safety information.CAUTIONRISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCKDO NOT OPENCAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTR

30Automatic Editing (deck-to-deck)“Editing” refers to the work involved in using pre-recordedtapes to bring different contents together or deleteunnec

31Automatic Editing (deck-to-deck) (continued)Selecting the editing mode1 Select the editing mode.ASSEM button: Assemble (frame-to-frame continuity) e

32Automatic Editing (deck-to-deck) (continued)Checking the edit points1 Press the IN (or OUT) button to check the edit point.The value of the register

33Automatic Editing (deck-to-deck) (continued)Previewing1 After the edit points have been registered, press thePREVIEW button.Regular preview is now c

34Audio Split Editing The video edit points and audio edit points can be registeredindependently, and editing can be executed with the videopoints off

35Audio Split Editing (continued)_Duration displayThe duration can be indicated on the display.Between the video IN and OUT points: Press the IN butto

36Variable memory functionVariable memory function selectionThe variable memory mode can be selected by setting (VARMEM) on the <HOME SHIFT> men

37Variable memory function (continued)Variable memory editing operation procedureTo perform variable memory editing operations, set this VTR,which is

38Function menusThe function menus are used to set the functions which are frequently used.The function menus are selected directly using the direct m

39Function menus (continued)Allocating the function keysMenu (6 types) Menu hierarchyItems allocated to function keysF1 F2 F3 F4 F5 F6HOME1st OUTPU

4Read this first! (continued)For AJ-HD1800E indicates safety information. DO NOT REMOVE PANEL COVERS BY UNSCREWING THEM.To reduce the risk of electri

40Function menus (continued)<HOME>The most basic settings for recording, playback and TCoperations are set on this menu screen.How to switch the

41Function menus (continued)<HOME> (continued)Display menu nameSystem frequency display during 24 Hz, 25 Hz (HD and SD) ,50 Hz (HD and SD) modes

42Function menus (continued)<HOME> (continued)Status display 1*1: This status is not displayed when the 23/24 Hz, 25 Hz (HD or SD) or 50 Hz (HD

43Function menus (continued)<HOME> (continued)Status display 2Status display 3Operation mode (speed) displayThis indicates the current operation

44Function menus (continued)<HOME> (continued)Remaining tape/total tape displayThe lengths of the remaining tape and total tape of theinserted c

45Function menus (continued)<HOME> (continued)Playback reference signal specifications for tape playback During tape playback, the video output

46Function menus (continued)<HOME> (continued)<Notes>In the 25 Hz (SD) or 50 Hz (SD) mode, black signals are output from the HD SDI output

47Function menus (continued)<HOME> (continued)Registering TCG values1 Selecting the valuesPress the TC/CTL button to select TC.Press the but

48Function menus (continued)<HOME> (continued)*1When the 23/24 Hz mode, 25 Hz (HD, SD) mode, or the 50 Hz (HD, SD) mode is selected in System Me

49Function menus (continued)<VIDEO>The basic input/output settings for the video signals are set, and the level of the HD output signals can als

5IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS1) Read these instructions.2) Keep these instructions.3) Heed all warnings.4) Follow all instructions.5) Do not use this

50Function menus (continued)<VIDEO> (continued)The underlining (__) denotes the factory setting mode.Function button/item Switching method Setti

51Function menus (continued)<AUDIO>The basic input/output settings for the audio signals are set on these menu screens.1. Audio signal input sel

52Function menus (continued)<AUDIO> (continued)The underlining (__) denotes the factory setting mode.Function button/item Switching method Setti

53Function menus (continued)<TC>The TC-related settings are performed on these menu screens. Whether the TC is to be superimposed onto the displ

54Function menus (continued)<CUE>A maximum of 60 cue points can be set on these menuscreens. When “AUTO” has been selected as the (PAGE) settin

55Function menus (continued)<CUE> (continued)Cue point registrationTurn the ADJUST dial to highlight the point which is to beregistered. When t

56Function menus (continued)<CUE> (continued)Search operationsTurn the ADJUST dial to highlight the desired registeredpoint.When the PREROLL but

57Function menus (continued)<DIAG>This enables confirmation of information such as thewarning/hour-meter/UMID.Verification, deletion of the erro

58Function menus (continued)<DIAG> (continued)The underlining (__) denotes the factory setting mode.Concerning the setup menu item No.015 (AUTO

59Function menus (continued)<MENU>These enable movement to the menu screens for operations (adjustments, saving data onto or loading it from the

6Contents (continued)Variable memory function...36Variable memory function selection...36Outline ...

60Function menus (continued)<ASSEMBLE>The ASSEMBLE editing mode is selected on this menuscreen.Automatic editing and manual editingz When the ed

61Function menus (continued)<INSERT>The INSERT editing mode and editing channels are selectedon this menu screen.Registering the edit pointsAfte

62Function menus (continued)<SETUP MENU/SYSTEM MENU>When the SETUP MENU or SYSTEM MENU opera-tionmenu is selected, a menu list appears on the mo

63Function menus (continued)<SETUP MENU/SYSTEM MENU> (continued)Flow of setting changesSETUP MENU function buttonsSYSTEM MENU function buttonsOp

64Function menus (continued)<FILE>The current setting information, including the SETUP menucontents, can be provided with titles and either save

65Function menus (continued)Settings5 File overwrite inhibit facilityIt is possible to lock the overwrite inhibit facility forindividual files in VTR

66Function menus (continued)<PF1/PF2>Up to 24 frequently used setup menu items can beregistered. The items are registered on the functionmenus

67Function menus (continued)<PF1/PF2> (continued)Flow of function button registrationPF1/PF2 function buttonsOpen the screen.Select the function

68Function menus (continued)<PF1/PF2> (continued)PF1/PF2 function button namesWhen SETUP menu items have been registered in the function buttons

69Function menus (continued)<PF1/PF2> (continued)Setup menu item No. Name of setup menu itemFunction button name400 STILL TIMER STILL401 SRC PRO

7General outlineThis unit is a multi-format VTR capable of recording andplaying back HD signals (1080i/59.94 Hz, 1080i/50 Hz,720p/59.94 Hz, 720p/50 Hz

70Function menus (continued)<PF1/PF2> (continued)Setup menu item No. Name of setup menu itemFunction button name700 CH1 IN LV A1 ILV701 CH2 IN L

71Function menus (continued)<CARD>Different kinds of settings and information can be stored orretrieved from an SD memory card. When (CARD) i

72Function menus (continued)<CARD> (continued)[MENU/ERROR LOG/MULTI CUE]z The SD memory card is capable of storing and retrieving the settings f

73Function menus (continued)<CARD> (continued)5 File overwrite inhibit facilityThe file lock prevents the files on an SD memory cardfrom being o

74Function menus (continued)<50P IN/OUT ASSIGN>Using the front panel controls and on-screen menus,functions are registered into the input pins o

75Function menus (continued)<50P IN/OUT ASSIGN> (continued)Registering functions in the input pins/Active inputsRegistering functions in the out

76Function menus (continued)<50P IN/OUT ASSIGN> (continued)Special OUT menu listNo.SUPER DISPLAYDescription of settingC00EJECTEJECT statusC01STB

77Function menus (continued)<50P IN/OUT ASSIGN> (continued)The statuses established by a multiple number of pins in the special OUT menu list ar

78Function menus (continued)<50P IN/OUT ASSIGN> (continued)Flow of registration50P IN/OUT ASSIGN function buttonsOpen the screen.Status in which

79Function menus (continued)<50P IN/OUT ASSIGN> (continued)50-pin assignment factory settings“__” denotes that nothing is subject to control or

8FeaturesCompact size and light weightThis is a 4U digital VTR. Using the rack-mountingadapters (AJ-MA75P: optional accessory), it can also beeasily

80System menusThe underlining (__) denotes the factory setting mode.Video output signal adjustmentsThe control matrix for the adjustments is shown in

81System menus (continued)The underlining (__) denotes the factory setting mode.*UP: This is for HD outputs (during HD tape playback or up-conversion

82System menus (continued)*1System switchingz Some of the system menu and setup menu items each have different settings for different operation modes

83Setup menus<BASIC>*1 When the 23/24 Hz mode, 25 Hz (HD, SD) mode, or 50 Hz (HD, SD) mode is selected in System Menu No. 25 (SYSTEM FREQ), this

84Setup menus (continued)<BASIC> (continued)*1 When the 23/24 Hz mode, 25 Hz (HD, SD) mode, or 50 Hz (HD, SD) mode is selected in System Menu No

85Setup menus (continued)<BASIC> (continued)*1: When the 50 Hz mode, 25 Hz (HD, SD) mode, or 50 Hz (HD, SD) mode is selected in System Menu No.

86Setup menus (continued)<BASIC> (continued)<Notes> z In the EJECT mode, the format selected by the setupmenu item No.020 (SYS FORMAT) set

87Setup menus (continued)<OPERATION>*1: When the 23/24 Hz mode, 25 Hz (HD, SD) mode, or 50 Hz (HD, SD) mode is selected in System Menu No. 25 (S

88Setup menus (continued)<OPERATION> (continued)Description of MEMORY STOP function! If the FF button is pressed, the normal FF operation is per

89Setup menus (continued)<OPERATION> (continued)*1 When the 23/24 Hz mode, 25 Hz (HD, SD) mode, or 50 Hz (HD, SD) mode is selected in System Men

9Features (continued)Multi-functional interfacesz Serial digital input/output connectorThe VTR comes with an HD component serial interface input/outpu

90Setup menus (continued)<INTERFACE>The underlining (__) denotes the factory setting mode.No./Item Description of setting200PARA RUNFor selecti

91Setup menus (continued)<EDIT>*1 When the 23/24 Hz mode, 25 Hz (HD, SD) mode, or 50 Hz (HD, SD) mode is selected in System Menu No. 25 (SYSTEM

92Setup menus (continued)<EDIT> (continued)*1 When the 23/24 Hz mode, 25 Hz (HD, SD) mode, or 50 Hz (HD, SD) mode is selected in System Menu No.

93Setup menus (continued)<TAPE PROTECT><Precaution for STILL TIMER item setting>The cumulative total standby time passed in the samelocati

94Setup menus (continued)<TIME CODE>*1 When the 23/24 Hz mode, 25 Hz (HD, SD) mode, or 50 Hz (HD, SD) mode is selected in System Menu No. 25 (SY

95Setup menus (continued)<TIME CODE> (continued)SBC (sub code data) area:This is an area on the helical track, and it is separate from the video

96Setup menus (continued)<VIDEO>The underlining (__) denotes the factory setting mode.*1 When the 23/24 Hz mode, 25 Hz (HD, SD) mode, or 50 Hz (

97Setup menus (continued)<VIDEO> (continued)*1 When the 23/24 Hz mode, 25 Hz (HD, SD) mode, or 50 Hz (HD, SD) mode is selected in System Menu No

98Setup menus (continued)<VIDEO> (continued)*1 When the 23/24 Hz mode, 25 Hz (HD, SD) mode, or 50 Hz (HD, SD) mode is selected in System Menu No

99Setup menus (continued)<VIDEO> (continued)*UP: With HD output (HD tape playback or up-converted output)*DW: With SD output (SD tape playback o