Panasonic Digital Hd Video Cassette Recorder Ajhd1400 Operating Instructions

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Error messages (continued)
Displaying the warning information
zA warning message appears when a warning has occurred. “NO WARNING” appears when a warning has not occurred.
zWhen more than one warning has occurred simultaneously, move the joystick up or down to check the description of each
warning.
*1 This error message always appears in the EE mode.
In such a case, black signals are recorded as the video signals, and the audio signals are muted.
*2: This error message always appears in the EE mode.
In such a case, the audio signals are muted.
*3: This error message always appears in the EE mode.
In such a case, the time code of the time code generator inside this unit is recorded as the time code signal.
Warning messages
Priority Monitor display Description Corrective action VTR operation
High
E-20
(DEW)If condensation is detected, the error number flashes and 
the unit transfers to eject mode. The drum rotates after 
the cassette is ejected to eliminate the condensation.
Once the unit is released from condensation status, the 
error message display is cleared and the VTR is able to 
be used.
zIf condensation is detected in the eject mode, the drum 
starts rotating as soon as it is detected.
zIf condensation is detected when the cassette has 
been inserted, the drum rotation is stopped, and after 
the tape is ejected, the drum starts rotating.Leave the power on and wait. EJECT
E-95
(INVALID 
EMBEDDED TC)(When “SLTC” is selected in menu No. 032 REC REF)
 Appear when a time code for a signal input into the HD 
SDI IN connector is not stepping at the standard rate in 
synchronizing the image frames to be recorded with the 
time code.Check the time code 
information of the input signal.Operation 
continues.
E-92
(1394 INITIAL 
ERROR)Display if the IEEE1394 digital interface connection status 
is irregularIf the cable connection is in 
loop status, reconnect to 1 to 
1.
If not using the loop 
connection, turn the POWER 
switch OFF > ON.Signal input 
and output 
through the 
IEEE1394 
digital interface 
is stopped.
E-04
(UNKNOWN SIG)This appears when the signals supplied from the 
IEEE1394 digital interface are not DVCPRO/DV format 
signals.Check that the 1394 input has 
been connected properly.No recording o 
perations are 
possible.
E-90
(NOT 1X 100M SIG)This appears when the initialization process fails during 
communication via the IEEE1394 digital interface.Check the input signal.Operation 
continues.*
1
E-16
(INVALID VIDEO 
SIG)This appears when the compressed video signals 
supplied from the IEEE1394 digital interface are irregular 
signals.
zThis warning appears only during recording operations. 
In such cases, no signals are recorded on the tape, 
and only erasure of existing signals is performed.Check the 1394 input signals.It 
is possible that playback 
signals of an unrecorded tape 
are being input.Operation 
continues.*
1
E-17
(INVALID AUDIO 
SIG)This appears when the audio signals supplied from the 
IEEE1394 digital interface are irregular signals.
zThis warning appears only during recording operations. 
In such cases, the signals are recorded with the audio 
signals muted.Check the 1394 input signals.It 
is possible that signals other 
than 1x playback signals are 
being input from a VTR or 
other device.Operation 
continues.*
2
E-18
(INVALID TC SIG)This appears when the time code information supplied 
from the IEEE1394 digital interface is irregular 
information.
zThis warning appears only during recording operations. 
In such cases, the internally generated time code is 
recorded.Check the time code of the 
device which is supplying the 
time code.Operation 
continues.*3
E-14
(NO MATCH SIG)This appears when the signals supplied to the IEEE1394 
digital interface are at variance from the system format 
which is set by this unit.Check the input signal.Operation 
continues.*1
E-10
(FAN STOP)This appears when the fan motor has shut down.
zThe power automatically turns off if 5 minutes pass with 
the fan stopped.Check the fan for foreign 
matter.Operation 
continues.
E-09
(NO RF)This appears when a blank section lasting for more than 
one second on the tape has been detected during 
playback.
A blank section is identified as such when all the following 
conditions are met:
zThere are no output signals from any of the heads.
zThe playback data cannot be read.
zThere is no CTL signal (DV/DVCAM tapes excluded).Check the tape. It is possible 
that an unrecorded tape has 
been loaded.Operation 
continues. 
						

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Error messages (continued)
Warning messages (continued)
Priority Monitor display Description Corrective action VTR operation
LowE-00
(SERVO NOT 
LOCKED)This appears when the servo is not locked for three or 
more seconds during playback or recording.Check the tape.Operation 
continues.
E-93
(INVALID TC 
MODE)(In 23.98/24 Hz mode)
Display when the time code is recorded in DF mode. On 
the drop point of the time code, the video output is 
garbled and audio output is muted. 
Operation of VTR continues. 
When using this unit to playback a tape recorded from a 
variable frame rate camera, it is necessary to record the 
time code in NDF mode.Use the original tape recorded 
with the variable frame rate 
camera.Operation 
continues.
E-94
(TC SEQUENCE 
UNMATCH)(In 23.98/24 Hz, 25 Hz, 50 Hz mode)
Appear when the relationship between the active frame 
information and time code is not regular during playback. 
The video output may not be regular (not smooth).
Operation of VTR continues.
The active frame information (top frame of the switched 
frame image) is recorded on the tape from a variable 
frame rate camera. To play it back with this unit, it is 
necessary to detect the 0 frame of the time code at the 
activation frame position.Use the original tape recorded 
with the variable frame rate 
camera.Operation 
continues.
E-01
(LOW RF)This appears when an envelope level approximately one-
third of the normal level has been detected for more than 
one second during playback or recording.Clean the video heads.Operation 
continues.
E-02
(HIGH ERROR 
RATE)This appears when the error rate has increased to the 
extent that correction or interpolation was applied to 
either the video or audio playback signals.Clean the video heads.Operation 
continues.
Error messages
Monitor display Description Corrective actionVTR 
operation
E-29
FRONT LOAD 
MOTORThe unit switches to eject mode and if the cassette fails to move up 
within 6 seconds, this error number flashes on the display.

If the cassette does not move down inside the machine even when 6 
seconds have elapsed since the cassette was inserted, the VTR is 
transferred to the eject mode.Set the POWER switch to OFF 
and then to ON again.STOP
E-31
LOADING MOTORIf the unloading operation is not completed within 6 seconds, this 
error number flashes on the display.

When the loading operation is not completed within 6 seconds, the 
VTR is transferred to the eject (unloading) mode.Set the POWER switch to OFF 
and then to ON again.STOP
E-35
SERVO CONTROL 
ERRORIf there is no response from the servo microcomputer for 1 second 
or more, this error number flashes on the display.Set the POWER switch to OFF 
and then to ON again.STOP
E-37
SERVO COMM 
ERRORIf 10 seconds or more elapses and the servo microcomputer has not 
followed orders issued by the system control microcomputer, this 
error number flashes on the display.Set the POWER switch to OFF 
and then to ON again.STOP
E-38
SERVO FG ERRORThis appears when the automatic reel and capstan rotation 
adjustment, which is performed in the EJECT mode, has not been 
carried out properly when the unit’s power was switched on.Set the POWER switch to OFF 
and then to ON again.STOP
E-51
FRONT LOAD 
ERRORIf the take-up reel rotates without engaging for a specific period of 
time during the start or end processing operation while loading is 
underway (half position), this error number flashes on the display.Set the POWER switch to OFF 
and then to ON again.STOP
E-52
W-UP REEL NOT 
ROTAIf the take-up reel fails to take up the tape while the tape is traveling 
in the state where the total amount of the tape has not yet been 
detected after the cassette was inserted, this error number flashes 
on the display.Set the POWER switch to OFF 
and then to ON again.STOP
E-53
WINDUP ERRORIf there is an abnormally large discrepancy between the amount of 
tape taken up by the take-up reel and the amount of tape supplied 
by the supply reel while the tape is traveling after the total amount of 
the tape begins to be detected, this error number flashes on the 
display.Set the POWER switch to OFF 
and then to ON again.STOP 
						

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Error messages (continued)

Consult your dealer if the error message display persists even after the unit has been restarted.
Error messages (continued)
Monitor display Description Corrective actionVTR 
operation
E-55
UNLOAD ERRORIf the tape has not been taken up during unloading, this error 
number flashes on the display.Set the POWER switch to OFF 
and then to ON again.STOP
E-57
S-FF/REW 
TIMEOVERIf the start or end processing operation is not completed, this error 
number flashes on the display.Set the POWER switch to OFF 
and then to ON again.STOP
E-59
DRUM ROTA TOO 
SLOWIf the cylinder motor speed is abnormally low, this error number 
flashes on the display.Set the POWER switch to OFF 
and then to ON again.STOP
E-60
DRUM ROTA TOO 
FA S TIf the cylinder motor speed is abnormally high, this error number 
flashes on the display.Set the POWER switch to OFF 
and then to ON again.STOP
E-61
CAP ROTA TOO 
SLOWIf the capstan motor speed is abnormally low, the error number 
flashes on the display.Set the POWER switch to OFF 
and then to ON again.STOP
E-64
S REEL ROTA TOO 
FA S TIf the supply reel motor speed is abnormally high, the error number 
flashes on the display.Set the POWER switch to OFF 
and then to ON again.STOP
E-67
T REEL ROTA TOO 
FA S TIf the take-up reel motor speed is abnormally high, the error number 
flashes on the display.Set the POWER switch to OFF 
and then to ON again.STOP
E-69
T REEL TORQUE 
ERRIf excess torque being applied to the take-up reel motor is detected, 
the error number flashes on the display.Set the POWER switch to OFF 
and then to ON again.STOP
E-70
S REEL TORQUE 
ERRIf excess torque being applied to the supply reel motor is detected or 
an abnormal current flowing to the current detection resistor is 
detected, this error number flashes on the display.Set the POWER switch to OFF 
and then to ON again.STOP
E-71
CAP TENSION 
ERRORIf abnormal tension at the supply side is detected in the capstan 
mode, the error number flashes on the display.Set the POWER switch to OFF 
and then to ON again.STOP
E-72
REEL TENSION 
ERRORIf abnormal tension at the supply side is detected in the reel mode, 
the error number flashes on the display.Set the POWER switch to OFF 
and then to ON again.STOP
E-73
REEL DIR 
UNMATCHIf the take-up reel motor has rotated in the reverse direction, this 
error number flashes on the display.Set the POWER switch to OFF 
and then to ON again.STOP
E-74
DRUM TORQUE 
ERRORIf excess torque being applied to the cylinder motor is detected, this 
error number flashes on the display.Set the POWER switch to OFF 
and then to ON again.STOP
E-78
M-IF COMM ERRORIf a problem has been encountered in communication between the 
servo microcomputer and mechanism relay board, this error number 
flashes on the display.Set the POWER switch to OFF 
and then to ON again.STOP
E-bA
BATTERYThis appears when the input DC voltage has dropped below the 
undercut voltage.Check the output voltage of the 
equipment supplying DC 
power.STOP 
						

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Emergency eject
Procedure to ejecting the tape manually in an emergency
If the cassette tape fails to be ejected even when the EJECT button is pressed, it can be ejected as follows.
zFollow the steps below after making absolutely sure that the unit’s power has been turned off.
1Remove the top panel.
2Use a Phillips-head screwdriver to push in the red plastic
gear (A) and turn it counterclockwise while keeping it
pushed in. The mechanism that winds up the tape is
activated by this, and it makes a latching sound. Ignore
the sound, and turn the gear through about 10
revolutions.

Turning the gear more than necessary will strain the
cassette, possibly resulting in tape damage.
3Check that the posts have unloaded the tape and that the
tape is completely housed inside the cassette.
4Once the tape has been completely returned inside the
cassette case, use the Phillips-head screwdriver to push
in the red plastic gear (B) in front of the front loading
motor’s worm gear and, while keeping it pushed in, turn it
clockwise to eject the cassette.

When closing the cassette cover, take care not to catch
the tape.
Plastic gear 
(A)
Plastic gear 
(B) 
						

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Specifications
[GENERAL]
Ambient operating temperature:
5°C to 40°C (41°F to 104°F)
Storage temperature:
–20°C to 60°C (–4°F to 140°F)
Ambient operating humidity:
10% to 80% (no condensation)
Dimensions (WkHkD):
214 mm k 132 mm k 442 mm
(8-7/16 inches k 5-1/4 inches k 17-3/8 inches) 
(Protruding portion is not included)
Weight:
8.5 kg (18.74 lb)
Recording format:
DVCPRO HD-LP
Recording video signals:
1080i/59.94 Hz, 50 Hz, 
720p/59.94 Hz, 50 Hz, 60 Hz (only Varicam) 
switchable
Recording audio signal:
48 kHz, 16 bits, 8 channels
Recording tracks:
ŠDigital video/audio: Helical track
ŠTime code: Helical track (sub code area)
ŠCue signal: 1 track
ŠControl (CTL) signal: 1 track
Playback formats:
DVCPRO HD-LP, DVCPRO HD, DVCPRO50, 
DV C P RO,  DV- S P,  DV C A M
Recording  tape speed:
67.640 mm/sec (in 59.94 Hz mode)
67.708 mm/sec (in 50/60 Hz mode)
Recording time:
64 min (when using AJ-HP64ELG)
Tapes used:
Metal tapes
FF/REW time:
Approx. 90 sec (when using AJ-HP64ELG)
Editing accuracy:
±0 frame
(when time code is used, in 50 Hz, 59.94 Hz or 
60 Hz mode)
Tape timer accuracy:
±2 frames (when continuous CTL signal is used)
(For slow replay at half speed or less, errors may 
occur in the CTL count.)
[VIDEO]
_Digital video
Sampling frequency:
Y: 74.25 MHz
P
B/PR: 37.125 MHz
Quantizing:
8 bits
Video compression system:
DCT + variable length code
Video compression ratio:
1:6.7
Error correction:
Reed-Solomon product code
Video recording bit rate:
100 Mbps
_Video input connectors
HD serial digital input:
BNC k 1
(compliant with SMPTE 292M/296M/299M
standards)
Reference input:
Black burst/HD tri-level sync automatic switching
BNC k1 (loop-through k 1)
75 h termination automatic switching
_Video output connectors
HD serial digital output:
BNC k 2
(compliant with SMPTE 292M/296M/299M 
standards)
(information superimposing ON/OFF)
SD serial digital output:
BNC k 1 (compliant with SMPTE 259M-C/
272M-A, ITU-R BT.656-4 standards)
(information superimposing ON/OFF)
Analog composite output:
BNC k 1
VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2
(information superimposing ON/OFF)
HD analog component output:
BNC k 3 (Y/P
B/PR)
(information superimposing ON/OFF)
(VIDEO1 and HD analog component Y output 
are switched.)
Power supply:AC 100-240 V , 50/60 Hz, 85 W
DC 12 V, 5.3 A, 64 W
indicates safety information. 
						

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Specifications (continued)
_Video output adjustment ranges
zComponent style
HD/SD SDI, HD analog componennt, composite 
output Y gain:
–   to +3 dB
HD/SD SDI, HD analog componennt, composite 
output P
B gain:
–   to +3 dB
HD/SD SDI, HD analog componennt, composite 
output P
R gain:
–   to +3 dB
HD/SD SDI, HD analog componennt, composite 
output Y black level:
±10%
zComposite style
HD/SD SDI, HD analog componennt, composite 
output video gain:
–   to +6 dB
HD/SD SDI, HD analog componennt, composite 
output chroma gain:
–   to +3 dB
HD/SD SDI, HD analog componennt, composite 
output chroma phase:
±30°
HD/SD SDI, HD analog componennt, composite 
output Y setup:
±10%
zSystem phase
HD serial digital output system phase:
1080i: ± 0.5H (in 13.5 ns increments)
59.94/60 Hz: ± 1100 samples
50 Hz: ± 1320 samples
23.98/24 Hz: ± 1375 samples
720p: ±0.5H (in 13.5ns increments)
59.94/60 Hz: ±825 samples
50 Hz: ±990 samples
Composite video output system phase:
± 0.5H (in 37 ns increments)
59.94 Hz: ±858 samples
50 Hz: ±864 samples
Composite video output SC phase:
± 180° or more
[AUDIO]
_Digital audio
Sampling frequency:
48 kHz (synchronized with video)
Quantizing:
16 bits
Frequency response:
20 Hz to 20 kHz ±1 dB (at reference level)
Dynamic range:
More than 85 dB (1 kHz, emphasis OFF)
Distortion:
Less than 0.1% 
(1 kHz, emphasis OFF, reference level)
Crosstalk:
Less than –80 dB (1 kHz, between 2 channels)
Wow & flutter:
Below measurable limits
Headroom:
20 dB (For AJ-HD1400P)
18 dB (For AJ-HD1400E)
_Audio input connectors
Analog input (CH1, CH2):
XLR k2, 600 h/high impedance switchable
+4/0/–20 dBu/–60 dBu switchable
HD serial digital input:
BNC k1
Compliant with SMPTE 292M/296M/299M 
standard
_Audio output connectors
Analog output (CH1, CH2):
XLR k 2, low impedance
+4/0/–20 dBu switchable 
HD serial digital output:
BNC k 2 (compliant with SMPTE 292M/296M/
299M standard)
SD serial digital output:
BNC k 1 (compliant with SMPTE 259M-C/272M-
A/ITU-R BT.656-4 standards)
Monitor output (L, R):
zXLR k 2, low impedance
+4/0/–20 dBu switchable 
zPin jack k 2
Headphone output:
3.5-mm stereo mini jack k 1, 8 h, level variable 
						

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Specifications (continued)
[OTHER CONNECTORS]
Time code input:
BNC k1, 0.5 to 8 Vp-p, 10 kh
Time code output:
BNC k1, low impedance, 2.0 ± 0.5 Vp-p
(with 600 h load)
RS-422A input:
D-sub 9-pin
RS-422A interface
Encoder remote
D-sub 15-pin
DC power output:
4 pins k1, DC 12 V, 250 mA, for AJ-A95
1394 input/output connector:
Connector: 6-pin type
Transmission rate:
400 Mbps, 200 Mbps, 100 Mbps;selectable
Transmission data:
Compliant with IEEE1394-1995
Compliant with IEC 61883-Part1, Part2
Control command:
Compliant with AV/C command set
[Accessories]
Power supply cord k 1 (AJ-HD1400P)
Power supply cord k 2 (AJ-HD1400E)
Weight and dimensions shown are approximate.
Specifications are subject to change without notice. 
						

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