Panasonic Digital Hd Video Cassette Player Recorder Ajhd1200a Operating Instructions

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SYSTEM
Item Setting
No.Superimposed
displayNo.Superimposed
displayDescription of settings
“” indicates the factory setting.
15 VO SYS H (SD) 0000
:
0858
:
1716–858
:
0:
858For adjusting the system phase of the VIDEO output signals (in 37 ns increments).
–: The phase is advanced.
+: The phase is delayed.

The setting range is –864 to 0 to 864 when 50i/25P, 25 (HD) or 25 (SD) is selected
as the menu item No.25 [SYSTEM FREQ] setting.
16 SD SYS H (SD) 0000
:
0858
:
1716–858
:
0:
858For adjusting the system phase of the SD SDI output signals (in 37 ns increments).
–: The phase is advanced.
+: The phase is delayed.

The setting range is –864 to 0 to 864 when 50i/25P, 25 (HD) or 25 (SD) is selected
as the menu item No.25 [SYSTEM FREQ] setting.
18 SCH COAR (SD) 00000001
0002
0003090
180
270For adjusting the SCH (sub-carrier to horizontal) phase of the VIDEO output
signals (4 positions in 90-degree increments).
The SC phase changes, and the H phase remains unchanged.
19 SCH FINE (SD) 0000
:
0032
:
0064–32
:
0:
32For adjusting the SCH (sub-carrier to horizontal) phase of the VIDEO output
signals (variable range of over ±45 degrees).
The SC phase changes, and the H phase remains unchanged.
A range of ±180 degrees is covered by using this setting in combination with item
No.18 [SCH COAR(SD).
20 AV PHASE 0000
:
0100
:
0200–100
:
0:
100For adjusting the phase of the AUDIO output signals in relation to the VIDEO
output signals (in 20.8 µs increments).
–: The phase of the audio output signals is advanced in relation to the video output
signals.
+: The phase of the audio output signals is delayed in relation to the video output
signals.
Setup menus
12 SYS H (HD) 0000
:
1100
:
2200–1100
:
0:
1100For adjusting the system phase of the HD SDI output signals (in 13.5 ns
increments).
–: The phase is advanced.
+: The phase is delayed.

The setting range is as follows:
O–1320 to 0 to 1320 when 50i/25P, 25 (HD) or 25 (SD) is selected as the
SYSTEM FREQ setting
O–1375 to 0 to 1375 when 23/24 is selected as the SYSTEM FREQ setting
14 SYS SC (SD) 0000
:
0108
:
0216–108
:
0:
108For adjusting the system phase of the VIDEO output and SD SDI output signals
(total variable range of over ±180 degrees).
–: The phase is advanced.
+: The phase is delayed. 
						

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SYSTEM
Item Setting
No.Superimposed
displayNo.Superimposed
displayDescription of settings
“” indicates the factory setting.
25 SYSTEM FREQ
0000
000120002
20003
2000459/60
50i/25P
223/24225 (HD)
225 (SD)For selecting the system frequency
0: The 59.94 Hz or 60 Hz system frequency is selected.
1: The 50 Hz or 25 PsF system frequency is selected.
At this setting, the 1080/25 PsF format signals can be recorded and played back
in the same way as with the 1080/50i format.
2: The 23.98 Hz or 24 Hz system frequency is selected.
3: The 25 Hz system frequency is selected.  However, black signals are output
from the SD SDI output and analog composite connectors.
4: The 25 Hz system frequency is selected.  However, black signals are output
from the HD SDI output and analog component connectors.

Merely changing this item’s setting only causes the menu item to flash, and the
setting itself is not reflected in the unit.  To reflect a new setting in the unit, turn off
the power and then turn it back on.
26 HD SYS H ADV
0000
00010H90HFor selecting the output whose HD output phase is to be advanced by 90H in
relation to the SD output.
0: Both the HD and SD signals are output in phase with the HD and SD REF
output signals.
1: The HD signals are output at a phase advanced by 90H from the SD output
signals.
When the SD REF signal is input, the REF input and SD output are in-phase,
and when the HD REF signal is input, the REF input and HD output are in-
phase.

OThe audio signals and TC signal are output in phase with the HD output.
OWith the 720p format, there is a phase difference of 120H between them.
OThis item’s setting is fixed to “0H” when “1394” is selected as the menu item
No.600 [VIDEO IN SEL] setting or when an SD format tape is being played
back.
Setup menus
2This appears when the AJ-YA120AG (optional accessory) has been installed. 
						

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001 LOCAL ENA
0000
0001
0002DIS
ST&EJENAFor setting the buttons on the front panel which can be operated when the
LOCAL/MENU/REMOTE switch is at the REMOTE position.
0: None of the buttons can be operated.
1: Only the STOP and EJECT buttons can be operated.
2: All of the buttons with the exception of COUNTER and RESET can be operated.
002 TAPE TIMER
0000
0001±12h
24hFor setting how the time is to be displayed on the CTL counter display.
0: 12-hour display
1: 24-hour display
003 REMAIN SEL
0000
0001
0002
0003OFF
2L1L
R/TTLFor setting the superimposing of the remaining tape time and/or total tape duration
displays onto the VIDEO OUT2 connector.
0: No displays are superimposed.
1: The remaining tape time is displayed on the second line.
2: The remaining tape time is displayed on the first line.
3: The remaining tape time is displayed on the first line and the total tape duration
on the second line.

OThe information will not be displayed when 2L is set and TIME is selected as the
menu item No.006 [DISPLAY SEL] setting.
OThe remaining tape time will not be displayed when R/TTL is set and TIME is
selected as the menu item No.006 [DISPLAY SEL] setting.
005 SUPER
0000
0001
000220003200042000520006OFF
CMPST
CMPNT2SDSDI2HDSDI2CPS&SD2CPN&HDFor setting the superimposing of the displays onto various connectors.
0: The displays are superimposed onto none of the output connectors.
1: The displays are superimposed onto VIDEO OUT2.
2: The displays are superimposed onto the HD component output (Y).
3: The displays are superimposed onto SD SDI OUT.
4: The displays are superimposed onto HD SDI OUT.
5: The displays are superimposed onto VIDEO OUT2 and SD SDI OUT.
6: The displays are superimposed onto the HD component output (Y) and HD SDI
OUT.
BASIC
Item Setting
No.Superimposed
displayNo.Superimposed
displayDescription of settings
“” indicates the factory setting.
Setup menus

Even when OFF is selected as the menu item No.005 [SUPER] setting, the superimposing will be displayed in
accordance with what is set using menu item No.006 [DISPLAY SEL] during the menu settings.  Once the menu
settings are exited, the display follows the setting selected for menu item No.005 [SUPER].
2This appears when the AJ-YA120AG (optional accessory) has been installed. 
						

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BASIC
Item Setting
No.Superimposed
displayNo.Superimposed
displayDescription of settings
Setup menus
“” indicates the factory setting.
009 CHARA TYPE
0000
0001WHITEW/OUTFor setting the superimposed display and menu display type.
0: White characters are displayed on a black background.
1: White characters with black edges are displayed.
008 CHARA V-POS 0000
:
0023
:
00320
:
23:
32For setting the vertical position at which the superimposed characters are to be
displayed. 007
CHARA H-POS0000
:
0006
:
00370
:
6:
37For setting the horizontal position at which the superimposed characters are to be
displayed.

If the PAGE button and DATA+ button or DATA– button are pressed when menu items No.007 [CHARA H-POS]
and No.008 [CHARA V-POS] are set, the superimposed information is displayed so that its setting can be
checked.
Even while the PAGE button is pressed, the actual statuses can be checked using the DATA+ button or DATA–
button.
006 DISPLAY SEL
0000
0001
0002
0003
0004
0005
0006
0007
0008
0009TIME
T&STAT&S&M
T&RT
T&YMD
T&MDY
T&DMY
T&UB
T&CTL
T&TFor setting what the information to be superimposed.
0: Only the data is displayed.
(“Data” refers to the CTL, TC or UB value selected by the COUNTER button.)
1: The data and operation status are displayed.
2: The data, operation status and mode are displayed.
3: The data and REC TIME are displayed.
4: The data and REC DATE (year/month/day) are displayed.
5: The data and REC DATE (month/day/year) are displayed.
6: The data and REC DATE (day/month/year) are displayed.
7: The data and user’s bit are displayed.  The time code is displayed after the
user’s bit when the COUNTER button is set to UB.
8: The data and CTL are displayed.  The time code is displayed after the CTL data
when the COUNTER button is set to CTL.
9: The data and time code are displayed.

ODepending on the format used, the following displays appear for the modes.
 
DVCPRO HD-LP5DVCPRO_HD-LP
DVCPRO HD5DVCPRO_HD
DVCPRO505DVCPRO_50
DVCPRO50P5DVCPRO_P
DVCPRO5DVCPRO
DV5DV
DVCAM5DVCAM
OWhen T&S&M is selected as the item setting, an error message is
superimposed onto the display when a warning or error occurs.
OREC TIME and REC DATE are displayed only during DV or DVCAM playback.
The operation mode is displayed with the DVCPRO HD-LP, DVCPRO HD,
DVCPRO50, DVCPRO50P or DVCPRO format. 
						

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Setup menus
030 HD FREQUENCY
0000
000159/2360/24For setting the field frequency.
0: The field frequency is set to 59.94/23.98 Hz.
1: The field frequency is set to 60/24 Hz.

The field frequency which is set here takes effect only when there is no input which
supports the OUT REF setting.
If there is an input which supports the setting, the field frequency is consistent with
the field frequency of input.
031 OUT REF
0000
0001
0002
0003AUTOINPUT
HD REF
SD REFFor selecting the video output reference.
0: The REF signal (HD/SD) which is input to the REF connector is automatically
identified and serves as the reference.
If no signal is supplied to the REF connector, the HD serial input signal serves
as the reference.
If neither the REF input signal nor HD serial input signal is supplied, the internal
sync signal serves as the reference.
1: The HD serial input signal serves as the reference.  
If this signal is not available, the unit’s internal reference is used.
2: The HD REF input signal serves as the reference.  
If this signal is not available, the unit’s internal reference is used.
3: The SD REF input signal serves as the reference.  
If this signal is not available, the unit’s internal reference is used.

When “1394” is selected as the menu item No.600 [VIDEO IN SEL] setting, the
output picture in the E-E mode or output picture during recording may be disturbed
in the vertical direction even when this item is set.  However, there will be no
problem with the pictures which are recorded on the tape. 023 FORMAT SEL
0000
0001
0002
0003
0004
0005
0006HD-LPHD-SP
422
411
420p
DV
DVCAMFor selecting the format when MANUAL is selected as the menu item No.022 [PB
FORMAT] setting.
0: The DVCPRO HD-LP format is selected, and the format follows the menu item
No.020 [SYS FORMAT] setting.
1: The DVCPRO HD format is selected, and the format follows the menu item
No.020 [SYS FORMAT] setting.
2: The DVCPRO50 (422) format is selected.
3: The DVCPRO (411) format is selected.
4: The DVCPROP (420p) format is selected.
5: The DV format is selected.
6: The DVCAM format is selected.
“” indicates the factory setting.
BASIC
Item Setting
No.Superimposed
displayNo.Superimposed
displayDescription of settings
020 SYS FORMAT
0000
00011080i720pFor setting the format in which to record or play back the signals including the HD
REF signals.
0: 1080i mode
1: 720p mode
022 PB FORMAT
0000
0001MANUAL
AUTOFor setting the format in which to play back the tape.
0: The tape is played back in the format selected by the menu item No.020 [SYS
FORMAT] setting.
1: The tape is played back in the format selected by the format in which the tape
was recorded. 
						

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MANUAL
AUTO1080i
720pHD-LP DVCPRO HD-LP (1080i)
Formats for playback
Depending on how the menu item No.020 [SYS FORMAT], No.022 [PB FORMAT] and No.023 [FORMAL SEL]
settings are combined, the formats of the tapes played back by the unit differ as shown in the table below.
022.
PB FORMATPlayback format020.
SYS FORMAT023.
FORMAT SEL
HD-SP DVCPRO HD (1080i)
50M DVCPRO50 (422)
25M DVCPRO (411)
50Mp DVCPROP (420p)
DV DV
DVCAM DVCAM
HD-LP DVCPRO HD-LP (720p)
HD-SP DVCPRO HD (720p)
50M DVCPRO50 (422)
25M DVCPRO (411)
50Mp DVCPROP (420p)
DV DV
DVCAM
If AUTO is selected as the menu item No.022 [PB
FORMAT] setting, the format applying when the
format is not yet detected (when the tape inserted)
follows the menu item No.023 [FORMAL SEL] setting.
However, if DV or DVCAM is selected, operation
proceeds as if HD-LP is selected.DVCAM
DVCPRO HD-LP (1080i/720p), DVCPRO HD
(1080i/720p), DVCPRO50 (422), DVCPRO (411),
DVCPROP (420p), DC or DVCAM format is detected
automatically.

OWhen the tape is ejected, the format follows the one selected by menu item No.020 [SYS FORMAT] setting.
ODuring DVCPROP playback, the format is down-converted to 480i and output.
Setup menus 
						

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101 SHTL MAX
0000
0001
0002X8.4
X16X32For setting the maximum speed in the shuttle mode when using the external
controller connected to the 9-pin remote connector.
0: 8.4knormal speed
1: 16knormal speed
2: 32knormal speed

The maximum speed for the HD SP mode is automatically limited to 25knormal
speed.
102 FF.REW MAX
0000
0001
0002X16
X32
X50For setting the maximum speed of fast forward or rewind operations.
0: 16knormal speed
1: 32knormal speed
2: 50knormal speed

OThe maximum speed for the DV and DVCAM modes is automatically limited to
32knormal speed.
OThe maximum speed for the HD SP mode is automatically limited to 25knormal
speed.
104 REF ALARM
0000
0001
OFF
ON
For setting whether a warning is to be displayed when the REF VIDEO signal is not
connected.
0: No warning is displayed.
1: A warning is displayed by the flashing STOP lamp.
106 EJECT EE SEL
0000
0001
0002EEBLACK
GRAYFor setting the video and audio output statuses during eject.
0: Both the video and audio signals are always output in the E-E (electric
modulation to electric playback) mode regardless of the position of the TAPE/EE
switch.
1: The output status differs according to the position of the TAPE/EE switch.
EE: The signals are output in the E-E mode.
TAPE: BLACK is output for the video, and the audio is muted.
2: The output status differs according to the position of the TAPE/EE switch.
EE: The signals are output in the E-E mode.
TAPE: GRAY is output for the video, and the audio is muted.

The EE pictures will be all black when the AJ-YA120AG (optional accessory) or AJ-
YAD120AG (optional accessory) is not installed.
OPERATION
Item Setting
No.Superimposed
displayNo.Superimposed
displayDescription of settings
Setup menus
107 EE MODE SEL
0000
0001NORMALTHRUFor selecting the output signals in the EE mode.
0: Signals delayed by the time taken by internal signal processing are output.
1: Signal processing is not undertaken internally, and the signals are output
without delay at their original timing.

The superimposed information is not displayed when THRU is used as the setting.
109 CAP LOCK
0000
0001
00022F4F
8FFor selecting in how many field increments the playback framing is to be locked.
0: 2F
1: 4F
2: 8F

O8F can be selected only when 50 is selected as the menu item No.25 [SYSTEM
FREQ] setting.
OIn the HD LP or HD SP mode, the 2F mode is selected during recording
2,
including follow-on recording, and playback regardless of the menu item’s
setting.
108 PLAY DELAY 0000:
00150:
15For setting the play rise time in frame increments.
“” indicates the factory setting. 2This appears when the AJ-YA120AG (optional accessory) or AJ-YAD120AG (optional accessory) has been
installed. 
						

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152 HUMID OPE
0000
0001OFFONFor setting the unit’s operation when condensation has formed.
0: The unit does not operate when condensation has formed.
1: It operates even when condensation has formed but no guarantees are made
that the operation will be trouble-free.

Since operating the unit when condensation has formed may damage the tape or
give rise to other trouble, the “0” setting (no operation) is recommended under
normal circumstances.
OPERATION
Item Setting
No.Superimposed
displayNo.Superimposed
displayDescription of settings
Setup menus
115 EJECT SW INH
0000
0001RECOFFFor setting whether to restrict the operation of the EJECT button on the front panel.
0: Operation is inhibited while the unit is in the recording mode.
1: The EJECT button can be operated in all operation modes.
118 SP MODE INH
0000
0001
OFF
ON
For selecting whether to enable or disable recording on a tape which has been
recorded using a format other than DVCPRO HD-LP.
0: Recording onto the cassette tape is enabled.
1: Recording onto the cassette tape is disabled.
150 SEARCH SPEED
0000
0001X4.1X8.4For setting the search still, cue and review speed.
0: 4.1knormal tape speed
1: 8.4knormal tape speed
154 AUTO BACK
0000
0001
0002OFF
REC-PALLFor setting how the follow-on recording function is to be used.
(For setting the AUTO BACK function operation which rewinds the tape for several
seconds in order to ensure that the video images follow on one from another with
no disruptions.)
0: The tape is not rewound automatically (no AUTO BACK).
1: The tape is rewound (AUTO BACK) during REC PAUSE, and it then stops in the
recording standby status.  (When PAUSE is released, the tape runs up, and
recording starts.)
2: In addition to the function of the 0001 REC-P setting, the tape is rewound
(AUTO BACK) during REC PLAY, the tape immediately runs up, and recording
starts.
160 MEMORY MODE
0000
0001
0002
0003OFFM-STOP
REPT1
CONTFor setting the repeat playback mode.
0: No repeat playback (normal operation).
1: The tape stops near the BEGIN point when it is fast forwarded or rewound.
2: When the tape reaches the END point, it is rewound to the BEGIN point, and
stops.
3: When the tape reaches the END point, it is rewound to the BEGIN point, and
plays back, and this is done repeatedly. 114 REC INH LAMP
0000
0001LIGHTFLASHFor setting the operation of the REC INHIBIT lamp when the cassette is set to the
erasure prevention status.
0: The lamp lights.
1: The lamp flashes.

When the REC INHIBIT switch on the front panel is set to ON, the REC INHIBIT
lamp lights at all times regardless of what setting is selected for this menu item.
112 FRZ MODE SEL
0000
0001DISSTBOFFFor setting the video output when the mode is transferred from playback images to
standby OFF (half loading).
0: The video output is muted.
1: When the standby OFF (half loading) mode is established, the image played
back at that moment is frozen and output.
“” indicates the factory setting.
110 AUTO REW
0000
0001OFFONFor setting whether the tape is to be automatically rewound to its beginning when
the tape end is detected.
0: The tape is not rewound.
1: The tape is rewound to its beginning. 
						

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OPERATION
Item Setting
No.Superimposed
displayNo.Superimposed
displayDescription of settings
Setup menus
163 REPT MODE
0000
0001
0002FREEZEBLACK
SWFor setting what images are to be output while the tape returns to the BEGIN point
in the repeat playback mode.
0: The tape returns to the BEGIN point with the image played back at the END
point still frozen.
1: The tape returns to the BEGIN point while the screen remains black.
2: The tape returns to the BEGIN point following the setting selected by the
TAPE/EE switch.

If the tape end is set as the END point when “0:FREEZE” is selected, the playback
image will not be frozen properly.
Set the END point to a place within the range where images are recorded.
180 BATTERY SEL
0000
0001
0002
0003
0004
0005
0006NiCd12NiCd13
NiCd14
S-LION
I-LION
TYPE-A
TYPE-BFor setting the type of battery.
0: 12 V-type battery
1: 13 V-type battery
2: 14 V-type battery
3: Setting for using the BP-L90A lithium-ion battery.
4: Setting for using the ENDURA80 lithium-ion battery.
5: Setting for using the battery selected by the menu item No.181 [TYPE-A NEAR]
item and No.182 [TYPE-A END] item
6: Setting for using the battery selected by the menu item No.183 [TYPE-B NEAR]
item and No.184 [TYPE-B END] item
“” indicates the factory setting.
181 TYPE-A NEAR 0000:
004410.6:
15.0For setting (in increments of 0.1 V) the voltage level at which the counter flashes as
warning for TYPE-A battery (selected as the menu item No.180 [BATTERY SEL]
item).

When this item has been set to a voltage level close to 15.0 V, the counter display
may flash even when an AC power source is being used.
182 TYPE-A END 0000:
003410.6:
14.0For setting (in increments of 0.1 V) the voltage level at which the TYPE-A battery
(selected as the menu item No.180 [BATTERY SEL] item) is to be automatically
turned off.
183 TYPE-B NEAR 0000:
004410.6:
15.0For setting (in increments of 0.1 V) the voltage level at which the counter flashes as
warning for TYPE-B battery (selected as the menu item No.180 [BATTERY SEL]
item).

When this item has been set to a voltage level close to 15.0 V, the counter display
may flash even when an AC power source is being used.
184 TYPE-B END 0000:
003410.6:
14.0For setting (in increments of 0.1 V) the voltage level at which the TYPE-B battery
(selected as the menu item No.180 [BATTERY SEL] item) is to be automatically
turned off. 161 CTL BGN
or
TC BGNFor setting the BEGIN point in the repeat playback mode.
Either TC or CTL is set as the counter display mode using the COUNTER button.
If no mode is set, – – : – – : – – : – – appears, and the tape start serves as the
BEGIN point.
162 END For setting the END point in the repeat playback mode.
Either TC or CTL is set as the counter display mode using the COUNTER button.
If no mode is set, – – : – – : – – : – – appears, and the tape end serves as the END
point. 
						

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400 STILL TIMER 0000
0001
0002
0003
0004
0005
0006
0007
00080.5S
5S
10S
20S
30S
40S
50S
1min
2minFor setting the time to be taken before the unit is set in the tape protection mode
when it is left standing in the STOP or STILL status.
(Units: S = seconds, min = minutes)

When a DV or DVCAM tape is used, any setting above 2 (10S) will result in a
setting time of 10 seconds.
401 SRC PROTECT
0000
0001STEPHALFFor setting the operation to be performed in the tape protection mode when the unit
is left standing in the STILL status.
0: STEP FWD
1: Standby OFF (half loading)

If STEP FWD is selected, the unit is automatically transferred to the standby OFF
(half loading) mode when the unit is left standing in the STILL mode for a total of 30
minutes (or 1 minute for DV or DVCAM tape).
403 STOP PROTECT
0000
0001
STEP
HALF
For setting the operation to be performed in the tape protection mode when the unit
is left standing in the STOP status.
0: STEP FWD
1: Standby OFF (half loading)

When STEP FWD is selected, the unit is automatically transferred to the standby
OFF (half loading) mode when the unit is left standing in the STOP mode for a total
of 30 minutes (or 1 minute for DV or DVCAM tape). 402 DRUM STDBY
0000
0001
OFF
ONFor setting the cylinder operation in the standby OFF (half loading) mode.
0: The cylinder stops rotating.
1: The cylinder continues to rotate.
TAPE PROTECT
Item Setting
No.Superimposed
displayNo.Superimposed
displayDescription of settings
“” indicates the factory setting.
Setup menus
202 ID SEL
0000
0001
0002OTHER
DVCPROORIGFor setting the ID information to be returned to the controller.
0: The ID information of the VTR other than DVCPRO is set.
1: The DVCPRO ID information is set.
2: Set this only when the unit is connected to a Panasonic controller (such as the
AJ-A900, optional accessory).

Select 1 (DVCPRO) or 2 (ORIG) if “23/24,” “25(HD)” or “25(SD)” is selected as the
menu item No.25 [SYSTEM FREQ] setting.
INTERFACE
Item Setting
No.Superimposed
displayNo.Superimposed
displayDescription of settings