Panasonic Aj-D950 Aj-Pd950 Operating Instructions Manual

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Controls and their functions (continued)

#8Time code buttons
These are used to set the TC or UB value.
SHIFT:When setting the TC or UB value, first press this button to stop the data running.
Change the digit now flashing on the display.
Each time the button is pressed, the flashing moves to the right by one digit, and
when it reaches the right-most digit, it returns to the left-most digit.
When it is kept depressed, the flashing moves consecutively.
ADJ:This is used to change the numeral of the digit now flashing on the display.
When the button is pressed once, the number is incremented by 1, and when it is
kept depressed, the number is incremented consecutively.
START:This enters the data which has been changed by the SHIFT and ADJ buttons.
Also, Pressing this button when the TC or UB value are not set enables the TCG
or UBG setting values to be confirmed.
RESET:When this button is pressed in the CTL mode, the display is reset to
Ò00:00:00:00Ó. In the CTL mode, the entered edit points are cleared.
In the TC/UB mode, the generator is reset when the button is pressed together
with the SHIFT button.
#9Warning lamp
This lights to warn the operator of a particular item.
$0Cassette insertion display lamp
This lights when a cassette has been inserted into the unit.
$1DVCPRO format (25Mbps) cassette playback display lamp
This lights when a cassette recorded in the DVCPRO format (25 Mbps) is being played
back.
$2SCH lamp
This lights when the SCH of the external sync signal is within a specific range.
$3CF lamp
This lights when the color framing is locked.
$4Level meters
These indicate the respective levels of the PCM audio signals (CH1/CH2/CH3/CH4), CUE
track signal or the video signal*. The audio signal indicates the input signal levels during
recording and E-E selection, and the output signal levels during playback.
For video signal, the meters indicate the input signal levels only.
*CUE track signal or video signal is to be selected on setup menu No. 005 (METER
SELECT).
$5Audio input/output level controls
These controls are used to adjust the recording and playback levels of the PCM audio
signals (CH1/CH2/CH3/CH4) and the CUE track signal. The upper controls are for
adjusting the recording levels. The lower controls are for adjusting the playback levels.
Each control is a Òpull for variableÓ control, meaning that the level can be adjusted only
when the control has been pulled up. The signal levels are set to the unity value (preset
value) when the controls have been pushed down.
$6Headphones jack
The sound being recorded, played back or edited can be monitored on stereo
headphones when they are connected to this jack. 
						

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$7Volume control
This is used to adjust the headphones volume and the monitor output volume.
Whether the headphones output and monitor output volumes are to be linked or kept
separate can be set on the setup menu No. 713 (MONI OUT). (Note that the headphones
output volume is normally linked.)
When the volumes are kept separate, the monitor output is set to the unity value (preset
value).
$8MONITOR SELECT switches
These are used to select the audio signals output to the monitor L/R channels.
Each time the ÒLÓ button is pressed, the signals output to the monitor L channel are
selected in turn in the following order: CH1, CH2, CH3, CH4, CUE and back to CH1.
[However, this switching is disabled when CH1+2 or CH3+4 has been selected for setup
menu No. 729 (MONITOR MIX L).]
Each time the ÒRÓ button is pressed, the signals output to the monitor R channel are
selected in turn in the following order: CH1, CH2, CH3, CH4, CUE and back to CH1.
[However, this switching is disabled when CH1+2 or CH3+4 has been selected for setup
menu No. 730 (MONITOR MIX R).]
The L or R lamp on the level meter display lights to indicate which signal is now being
selected. (When the unit is set to ÒAUTOÓ in No. 721 (MONI CH SEL) on the setup menu,
then the display will change according to the monitor output.)
$9METER (FULL/FINE) selector switch
This is used to change the scale display (graduations) of the audio level meters.
FULL mode:Standard scale (from Х to 0 dB)
FINE mode:The scale changes every 0.5 dB 
						

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Controls and their functions (continued)

%0VIDEO IN LEVEL control and switch
These are used to adjust the video input level.
PRESET:When the switch is set to ÒPRESETÓ, the video input level is set to the unity
value (0 dB).
MANUAL:When the switch is set to ÒMANUALÓ, the video input level can be adjusted
using this control.
%1VIDEO OUT LEVEL control and switch
When setup menu No. 00 (ENCODER SEL) is set to ÒLOCALÓ, the video output level can
be adjusted.
When the switch is set to ÒPRESETÓ, the video output level is set to the unity value (0 dB).
When the switch is set to ÒMANUALÓ, the video output level can be adjusted using this control.
%2CHROMA LEVEL control and switch
When setup menu No. 00 (ENCODER SEL) is set to ÒLOCALÓ, the chroma level can be
adjusted.
When the switch is set to ÒPRESETÓ, the chroma level is set to the unity value (0 dB).
When the switch is set to ÒMANUALÓ, the chroma level can be adjusted using this control.
%3SETUP control and switch
When setup menu No. 00 (ENCODER SEL) is set to ÒLOCALÓ, the setup level can be
adjusted.
When the switch is set to ÒPRESETÓ, the setup level is set to the unity value (0 IRE).
When the switch is set to ÒMANUALÓ, the setup level can be adjusted using this control.
%4HUE control and switch
When setup menu No. 00 (ENCODER SEL) is set to ÒLOCALÓ, the hue can be adjusted.
When the switch is set to ÒPRESETÓ, the hue is the unity value (0°).
When the switch is set to ÒMANUALÓ, the hue can be adjusted using this control.
%5CF switch
This selects whether the playback framing is to be locked in 4-field or 8-field increments or
2-field increments.
4F/8F:525 mode: The framing is locked in 4-field increments.
625 mode: The framing is locked in 4- or 8-field increments. The framing can be
selected in either 4- or 8-field increments using setup menu No. 108
(CAP. LOCK).
2F:The framing is locked in 2-field increments.
%6TC generator switch
REGEN:When the REGEN/PRESET switch is at REGEN, the internal time code
generator is synchronized with the time code which the time code reader
read from the tape. Whether to set TC or UB to REGEN can be selected at
the setup menu No. 503 (TCG REGEN).
PRESET:When the REGEN/PRESET switch is at PRESET, presetting is enabled by
the controls on the operation panel or by remote control.
REC RUN:The time code runs only during recording when the RUN MODE switch has
been set to REC. The time code runs constantly when the REGEN/PRESET
switch is set to REGEN.
FREE RUN:The time code runs regardless of the operation mode as long as the power is
being supplied when the RUN MODE switch has been set to FREE. 
						

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%7REC INHIBIT switch
This is used to inhibit or allow recordings on the video cassette tape.
ON:Recording on the tape is inhibited. At this setting, the REC INHIBIT lamp in the front
panel lights.
OFF:Recording on the tape is allowed provided that the accidental erasure prevention
tab on the video cassette tape enables recording to be conducted.
%8TV SYSTEM selector switch
This selects the type of television system. The setting of this switch takes effect when the
power is turned off and then turned back on again.
525:525 interlaced/59.94 Hz television selection.
The 525 progressive system* is selected using setup menu No. 012 (SYSTEM
FORMAT).
625:625 interlaced/50 Hz television system selection.
During recording, choose a signal input that corresponds to the 525i/625i/525p* selection.
During playback, choose a video cassette tape that corresponds to the 525i/625i/525p*
selection.
%9MENU button
When this is pressed, the setup menu appears on the TV monitor using VIDEO OUT 3
connector, and the setup menu No. appears on the display.
When it is pressed again, the menu setting mode is exited and the original operating mode
is restored.
^0SET button
When this is pressed, the data which has been set on the setup menu is entered. After
data entry, the setup menu setting mode is exited and the original operating mode is
restored.
^1DIAG button
When this is pressed, VTR information is displayed. When it is pressed again, the original
display is restored.
There are two types of VTR information: ÒHOURS METERÓ information and ÒWARNINGÓ
information. Switching between these types is enabled by pressing the search button.
Indicated on the ÒHOURS METERÓ screen are the power-on time, drum rotation time, tape
travel time, loading count and power ON/OFF time, etc.
Indicated on the ÒWARNINGÓ screen are the warnings.
* Applies only to
AJ-PD950. 
						

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1 DIGITAL
PARALLELRS-232C ENCODER REMOTEREMOTE OUTREMOTE IN/OUT
ON YANALOG REMOTE
CUE
IN TC
IN
P
  B
P
  ROFF
75W
ON
VIDEO OUTVIDEO
IN
REF VIDEO
IN
OFF75W
PUSH
2
3
SERIAL OUT SERIAL IN
CH 1/2 CH 3/4
CH 1/2 CH 3/4
AUDIO IN
Y1
2
3 P
  B
P
  R CH2 CH1 ~AC IN
SIGNAL
GNDPUSH
CH3 CH4 CH2 CH1 CH3 CH4
AUDIO
OUTAUDIO
IN
MON
L
OUT OUT R
OUTSDTI
IN
ANALOG
AUDIO OUT
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Controls and their functions
Connector area 
						

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qAC IN connector
This is for connecting the unit to the power outlet using the power cord provided.
wSIGNAL GND terminal
This terminal is connected to the signal ground terminal of the connected unit in order to
reduce noise. It is not connected to ground for safety purposes.
eFuse holder
This contains a fuse.
rFan motor
This is for cooling the unit.
The W lamp lights when trouble has caused the fan motor to stop. If the unit is still
operated in the warning status, the temperature inside the deck will rise, and when it
exceeds the safety temperature, all the unitÕs operations will be shut down.
tTIME CODE IN connector
This is the connector for recording the external time code on the tape.
yTIME CODE OUT connector
The playback time code is output from this connector during playback.
During recording, the time code generated by the internal time code generator is output.
uCUE IN connector
The analog signal to be recorded on the CUE track is supplied to this connector. The
audio signals from a microphone can also be recorded by selecting the Ð60dB input mode
on the setup menu No. 705 (CUE IN LV).
iCUE OUT connector
The analog signal recorded on the CUE track is output from this connector.
oMONITOR OUT connector
During playback, the playback signals from the CUE track or PCM audio signal CH1/CH2/
CH3/CH4 are output from this connector.
!0ANALOG AUDIO IN connectors
These are the analog audio input connectors.
!1ANALOG AUDIO OUT connectors
The analog audio signals are output from these connectors.
!2SDTI IN/OUT connector (option)
!3ANALOG COMPONENT VIDEO IN connector
The analog component video signal is supplied to this connector.
!4ANALOG COMPOSITE VIDEO IN connectors and 75W termination switch
The analog composite video signal is supplied to these two connectors which are
connected in a loop-through configuration. When the termination is required, set the
switch to ON.
!5REF VIDEO IN connectors and 75W termination switch
These are the input connectors for the reference video signals. Supply signals with color
burst. When the termination is required, set the switch to ON. 
						

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* Applies only to
AJ-PD950.
Controls and their functions (continued)

!6ANALOG COMPONENT VIDEO OUT connector
The analog component video signal is output from this connector.
!7ANALOG COMPOSITE VIDEO OUT connectors
The analog composite video signals are output from these connectors.
The video signal with signals superimposed on it can be output from the VIDEO OUT3
connector.
The superimpose function can be set ON or OFF on the setup menu No. 007 (SUPER).
!8DIGITAL AUDIO IN/OUT connector
This I/O connector is for digital audio signals which comply with the AES/EBU standard.
!9SERIAL DIGITAL COMPONENT AUDIO/VIDEO IN/OUT connector
This I/O connector is for digital component audio and video signals which comply with the
SMPTE 259M-C/272M/294M* standard.
@0Remote control connectors
The unit can be controlled from an external source by connecting the unit with another unit
or an external controller.
There are two remote control connectors, one for IN/OUT uses and the other for OUT
uses.
IN/OUT:For connection with an external controller.
For connection with deck-to-deck operation.
OUT:For connection with parallel running operations.
For use in a loop-through configuration.
@1ENCODER REMOTE connector
The external encoder/controller is hooked up to this connector when the video output
signal and other settings are to be adjusted from an external source.
@2RS-232C connector
@3PARALLEL REMOTE connector
This is used when operating the unit from an external source. 
						

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1 DIGITAL
PARALLELRS-232C ENCODER REMOTEREMOTE OUTREMOTE IN/OUT
ON YANALOG REMOTE
CUE
IN TC
IN
P
  B
P
  ROFF
75W
ON
VIDEO OUTVIDEO
INREF VIDEO
IN
OFF75W
PUSH
2
3
SERIAL OUT SERIAL IN
CH 1/2 CH 3/4
CH 1/2 CH 3/4
AUDIO IN
Y1
2
3 P
  B
P
  R CH2 CH1 ~AC IN
SIGNAL
GNDPUSH
CH3 CH4 CH2 CH1 CH3 CH4
AUDIO
IN
AUDIO
OUT
OUT OUTOUTSDTI
IN
ANALOG
AUDIO OUT
MON
L
R
Analog audio input connectorsAnalog video input connectors
Reference input connectors
Digital audio/video
input connector
Digital audio/video output
Active through output
connector Digital audio
output
connector
Digital audio
input connector
Video monitor output connectors Audio monitor output connectors
Analog audio output connectors
Connections when one unit is used
Set the CONTROL switch on the front panel to LOCAL. 
						

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Remote control signal (9P)
Recorder
Source machineTo audio monitor
device
To video
monitor device
Digital video/audio signalTo video
monitor
device
Digital audio
Analog video signal (component)
Reference Signal generator
OFF ON
To audio monitor
device
1 DIGITAL
PARALLELRS-232C ENCODER REMOTEREMOTE OUTREMOTE IN/OUT
ON YANALOG REMOTE
CUE
IN TC
IN
P
  B
P
  ROFF
75W
ON
VIDEO OUTVIDEO
INREF VIDEO
IN
OFF75W
PUSH
2
3
SERIAL OUT SERIAL IN
CH 1/2 CH 3/4
CH 1/2 CH 3/4
AUDIO IN
Y1
2
3 P
  B
P
  R CH2 CH1 ~AC IN
SIGNAL
GNDPUSHCH3 CH4 CH2 CH1 CH3 CH4
AUDIO
OUTAUDIO
IN
OUT OUTOUTSDTI
IN
ANALOG
AUDIO OUT
MON
L
R
1 DIGITAL
PARALLELRS-232C ENCODER REMOTEREMOTE OUTREMOTE IN/OUT
ON YANALOG REMOTE
CUE
IN TC
IN
P
  B
P
  ROFF
75W
ON
VIDEO OUTVIDEO
INREF VIDEO
IN
OFF75W
PUSH
2
3
SERIAL OUT SERIAL IN
CH 1/2 CH 3/4
CH 1/2 CH 3/4
AUDIO IN
Y1
2
3 P
  B
P
  R CH2 CH1 ~AC IN
SIGNAL
GNDPUSHCH3 CH4 CH2 CH1 CH3 CH4
AUDIO
OUTAUDIO
IN
OUT OUTOUTSDTI
IN
ANALOG
AUDIO OUT
MON
L
R
Connections when 2 units are used (deck to deck)
Source machine:¥Set the CONTROL switch on the front panel to REMOTE.
Recorder:
¥Set the CONTROL switch on the front panel to LOCAL. 
						

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Audio monitor
signals
Recorder
AV monitor
AV monitorAV monitor
AV monitor
Video monitor
signals
Audio monitor
signalsVideo monitor
signals
Audio monitor signals
Video monitor signals
Editing controller
AV switcherReference
signal generator
Remote
To REMOTE IN/OUT
connector
To REMOTE
IN/OUT connector
Remote
Video input signals
Audio input signals
Video monitor signals
Audio monitor
signals
Reference signal Audio output signals Video output signals
RemoteAudio output
signals Video output signals
Reference signal
Source machineTo REMOTE
IN/OUT connector
Source machine

When an editing controller 
made by CMX is used, 
support must be provided at 
the editing controller side.
POWER ON
OFF
L
LEVEL CH4 CUE
DVCPRO
AUDIO ANALOGVIDEO Y PB PR
AES/EBU USER SETCMPSTINPUT SELECTSDI
CH CONDITION
SCH CFSHIFT ADJ START RESET
STAND BYUB EXT EETC INTTC   MODETAPE
LOCALREV FWD
PULL
OPEN JOGPUSHEJECT
AUTO OFF
SHTL
SLOWCONTROLREMOTE
EDIT
REWPLAYSERVO
STOP PLAYER
REC
REC INHIBIT
FF RECORDER
TC/CTL
TC SET
INSERT CH2
TRIM
V
INSET CH3 CH4 CUE TC
AUTO EDIT
PREROLL PREVIEW
REVIEW REC
PB
PULL FOR VARIABLE PULL
OPENHEADPHONESCH1 CH2 R
METER
FULL/FINE
MONITOR SELECT
W
–+
SDI
SDTI(V&A)
VOUT
ASSEMVIDEO CH1AOUTAINCH3
POWER ON
OFF
L
LEVEL CH4 CUE
DVCPRO
AUDIO ANALOGVIDEO Y PB PR
AES/EBU USER SETCMPSTINPUT SELECTSDI
CH CONDITION
SCH CFSHIFT ADJ START RESET
STAND BYUB EXT EETC INTTC   MODETAPE
LOCALREV FWD
PULL
OPEN JOGPUSHEJECT
AUTO OFF
SHTL
SLOWCONTROLREMOTE
EDIT
REWPLAYSERVO
STOP PLAYER
REC
REC INHIBIT
FF RECORDER
TC/CTL
TC SET
INSERT CH2
TRIM
V
INSET CH3 CH4 CUE TC
AUTO EDIT
PREROLL PREVIEW
REVIEW REC
PB
PULL FOR VARIABLE PULL
OPENHEADPHONESCH1 CH2 R
METER
FULL/FINE
MONITOR SELECT
W
–+
SDI
SDTI(V&A)
VOUT
ASSEMVIDEO CH1AOUTAINCH3
POWER ON
OFF
L
LEVEL CH4 CUE
DVCPRO
AUDIO ANALOGVIDEO Y PB PR
AES/EBU USER SETCMPSTINPUT SELECTSDI
CH CONDITION
SCH CFSHIFT ADJ START RESET
STAND BYUB EXT EETC INTTC   MODETAPE
LOCALREV FWD
PULL
OPEN JOGPUSHEJECT
AUTO OFF
SHTL
SLOWCONTROLREMOTE
EDIT
REWPLAYSERVO
STOP PLAYER
REC
REC INHIBIT
FF RECORDER
TC/CTL
TC SET
INSERT CH2
TRIM
V
INSET CH3 CH4 CUE TC
AUTO EDIT
PREROLL PREVIEW
REVIEW REC
PB
PULL FOR VARIABLE PULL
OPENHEADPHONESCH1 CH2 R
METER
FULL/FINE
MONITOR SELECT
W
–+
SDI
SDTI(V&A)
VOUT
ASSEMVIDEO CH1AOUTAINCH3
Connections with editing controller