Panasonic Digital Hd Video Cassette Recorder Ajhd1800 Operating Instructions

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Setup menus (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. 25 (SYSTEM 
FREQ), this item is not displayed.
The underlining (__) denotes the factory setting mode.
No./Item Description of setting
300
IN/OUT DELFor selecting the operation to be performed 
when an edit point has been set incorrectly 
(when the OUT point comes before the IN 
point).
0000 MANUEditing is not performed unless the illegal edit 
point is cleared or set properly.
0001AU TOThe edit point which had already been input is 
cleared automatically.
301
NEGA FLASHFor selecting whether to show a negative 
display (time code display area) when the IN 
point is greater than the OUT point.
0000OFFA negative display is not shown.0001 ON
A negative display is shown.
302*1
CONFI EDIT
For selecting whether to perform simultaneous 
playback during editing.
0000OFFSimultaneous playback is not performed.0001 ON
Simultaneous playback is performed.
  
Regardless of the settings in Setup Menu No. 140 
(OUTPUT), simultaneous playback is always 
performed during editing.
303*1
AUD  ED I T
IN
For selecting how to connect the digital audio 
edit IN points.
0000 CUTCut processing0001FA D E
V-fade processing
304*1
AUD  E DI T  OU T
For selecting how to connect the digital audio 
edit OUT points.
0000 CUTCut processing 0001FA D E
V-fade processing
305
AUTO E NT RYFor selecting whether to register the IN points 
using the PREROLL button in cases where the 
IN points have not been registered.
0000DISThe IN points are not registered.0001 ENAThe IN points are registered
306*1
CF ADJ SEL
For selecting the deck whose the color framing 
is to be adjusted during deck-to-deck editing.
0000PLAYERThe player’s IN and OUT points are adjusted 
(using the recorder as the reference).
0001 RECORDThe recorder’s IN and OUT points are adjusted 
(using the player as the reference).
307
AFTER 
CUE-UPFor selecting the VTR’s mode upon completion 
of the cue-up operation.
0000STOP
The VTR is set to the STOP mode.0001 STILLThe VTR is set to the still picture (SHTL STILL) 
mode.
0002 STILL2The VTR is set to the still picture (SLOW STILL) 
mode.
No./Item Description of setting
308
VAR FWD MAXFor setting the maximum speed of SLOW FWD.
0000+4.9
i4.9 times normal tape speed0001 +2i2 times normal tape speed (i1.85 times 
normal tape speed for formats other than 
DVCPRO HD-LP)
0002 +1i1 times normal tape speed

zAt any setting other than 0 (i4.9), phase 
adjustments cannot be conducted from the 
editing controller.
zDepending on the format used, the actual tape 
running speed differs slightly from what is 
indicated by the superimposed display.
309
VA R  R E V  M A XFor setting the maximum speed of SLOW REV.
0000-4.9
j4.9 times normal tape speed0001 -2j2 times normal tape speed (j1.85 times 
normal tape speed for formats other than 
DVCPRO HD-LP)
0002 -1j1 times normal tape speed
  
Depending on the format used, the actual tape 
running speed differs slightly from what is indicated 
by the superimposed display.
310
JOG FWD 
MAXFor setting the maximum speed of JOG FWD.
0000 +4.9i4.9 times normal tape speed0001 +2
i2 times normal tape speed (i1.85 times 
normal tape speed for formats other than 
DVCPRO HD-LP)
0002+1
i1 times normal tape speed
 
At any setting other than 0 (i4.9), phase 
adjustments cannot be conducted from the editing 
controller which performs these adjustments by the 
JOG command.
311
JOG REV MAXFor setting the maximum speed of JOG REV.
0000 -4.9j4.9 times normal tape speed0001 -2j2 times normal tape speed (j1.85 times 
normal tape speed for formats other than 
DVCPRO HD-LP)
0002-1j1 times normal tape speed
312*1
POSTROLL 
TM
For setting the postroll time.Any time from 0 to 5 seconds can be set in 1-
second increments.
0000 0s
0001 1s
0002
2s
0003 3s
0004 4s
0005 5s 
						

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Setup menus (continued)
 (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. 25 (SYSTEM 
FREQ), this item is not displayed.
The underlining (__) denotes the factory setting mode.
No./Item Description of setting
313
CLICK POINTWhen the search dial from intermediate 
position turning to the right or the left with 
SLOW mode, the speed in the click point is set.
0000±1i/j1 time speed0002 ±1.85
i/j1.85 time speed (i1.85/j1.5 times speed 
for format DVCPRO HD-LP)
320*1
EDIT RPLCE1
For setting the allocation of the channels for the 
analog audio presets of a controller when a 
controller without a function to control the edit 
presets of the digital audio signals is used to 
edit the digital audio signals of the VTR.
The VTR’s CH1 edit presets are set to ON or OFF 
following the analog audio signals specified by the 
controller.
0000 N-DEFNot set.
0001CH1The analog CH1 edit presets are followed.0002 CH2
The analog CH2 edit presets are followed.0003 CH1+2The analog CH1 or CH2 edit presets are 
followed.
321*1
EDIT RPLCE2
As with setup menu item No.320, the VTR’s CH2 
edit presets are set to ON or OFF following the 
analog audio signals specified by the controller.
0000 N-DEFNot set.0001 CH1
The analog CH1 edit presets are followed.0002CH2The analog CH2 edit presets are followed.0003 CH1+2
The analog CH1 or CH2 edit presets are 
followed.
322*1
EDIT RPLCE3
As with setup menu item No.320, the VTR’s CH3 
edit presets are set to ON or OFF following the 
analog audio signals specified by the controller.
0000N-DEF
Not set.0001 CH1The analog CH1 edit presets are followed.0002 CH2The analog CH2 edit presets are followed.0003 CH1+2The analog CH1 or CH2 edit presets are 
followed.
No./Item Description of setting
323*1
EDIT RPLCE4
As with setup menu item No.320, the VTR’s CH4 
edit presets are set to ON or OFF following the 
analog audio signals specified by the controller.
0000N-DEF
Not set.0001 CH1The analog CH1 edit presets are followed.0002 CH2
The analog CH2 edit presets are followed.0003 CH1+2The analog CH1 or CH2 edit presets are 
followed.
324*1
EDIT RPLCEC
As with setup menu item No.320, the VTR’s CUE 
edit presets are set to ON or OFF following the 
analog audio signals specified by the editor or 
controller.
0000N-DEF
Not set.0001 CH1The analog CH1 edit presets are followed.0002 CH2
The analog CH2 edit presets are followed.0003 CH1+2The analog CH1 or CH2 edit presets are 
followed. 
						

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Setup menus (continued)


The cumulative total standby time passed in the same
location increases at such times when the same material is
repeatedly used as is the case when programs are
transmitted, for example.
To protect the tape, it is recommended to set the standby
time at the same position as short as possible.The underlining (__) denotes the factory setting mode.
No./Item Description of setting
400
STILL TIMERFor selecting the duration of the time taken 
after the VTR is left standing in the STOP or 
search STILL mode (JOG, SLOW or SHTL) 
before the tape protection mode is established.
(Units: s = seconds, min = minutes)
0000 0.5s
0001 5s
0002 10s
0003 20s
0004 30s
0005 40s
0006 50s
0007 1min
0008
2min  
When a DV or DVCAM tape is used, the time is set 
to 10 seconds even when a setting of 2 (10s) or 
longer is selected.
401
SRC 
PROTECTWhen the time set in Setup Menu No. 400 (STILL 
TIMER) elapses in the Search Still (JOG/SLOW/
SHTL) state, the unit automatically returns to 
the tape protection mode. This is for selecting 
the types of tape protection mode.
0000STEPSTEP FWD0001 HALF
Half-loading0002 T-RELTension release
 
zWhen STEP FWD is selected, the VTR is 
automatically transferred to the standby OFF 
(half-loading) mode after it has been left standing 
in the STILL status for a total of 30 minutes (or 1 
minute in the case of a DV or DVCAM tape).
zWhen, after tension release has been selected 
and the VTR has been transferred to the tension 
release mode, the VTR has been left standing in 
this mode for a total of 2 hours, it is automatically 
transferred to the standby OFF (half-loading) 
mode.  However, in the case of a DV or DVCAM 
tape, the transfer to the tension release mode is 
inhibited, and the VTR operates as if STEP FWD 
has been selected.
zFor an unused tape (except for a DV/DVCAM 
tape), the mode forcibly moves to the tension 
release mode 0.5 seconds after the STILL state.
402
DRUM STDBYFor selecting whether the drum is to operate in 
the standby OFF (half-loading) mode.
0000 OFF
The drum stops rotating.0001ONThe drum continues to rotate.
No./Item Description of setting
403
STOP 
PROTECTWhen the time set in Setup Menu No. 400 (STILL 
TIMER) elapses in the STOP state, the unit 
automatically returns to the tape protection 
mode. This is for selecting the types of tape 
protection mode.
0000 STEP
STEP FWD0001HALFHalf-loading0002 T-REL
Tension release
 
zWhen STEP FWD is selected, the VTR is 
automatically transferred to the standby OFF 
(half-loading) mode after it has been left standing 
in the STOP mode for a total of 30 minutes (or 1 
minute in the case of a DV or DVCAM tape).
zWhen, after tension release has been selected 
and the VTR has been transferred to the tension 
release mode, the VTR has been left standing in 
this mode for a total of 2 hours, it is automatically 
transferred to the standby OFF (half-loading) 
mode.  However, in the case of a DV or DVCAM 
tape, the transfer to the tension release mode is 
inhibited, and the VTR operates as if STEP FWD 
has been selected.
zFor an unused tape (except for a DV/DVCAM 
tape), the mode forcibly moves to the tension 
release mode 0.5 seconds after the STILL state.
zFor the DVCPRO HD-SP, DVCPRO50, or 
DVCPRO tapes, the mode forcibly moves to the 
tension release mode 0.5 seconds after the 
STILL state during the EE mode. 
						

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Setup menus (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. 25 (SYSTEM 
FREQ), this item is not displayed.
*2 When the 23/24 Hz mode, 25 Hz (HD) mode, or 50 Hz (HD) 
mode is selected in System Menu No. 25 (SYSTEM FREQ), 
this item is not displayed.
The underlining (__) denotes the factory setting mode.
No./Item Description of setting
500*2
VITC BLANK
For selecting whether or not to output the VITC 
signal at the positions selected by setup menu 
items No.501 (VITC POS-1) and No.502 (VITC 
POS-2).
0000 BLANKThe VITC signal is not output.0001THRUThe VITC signal is output.
  
Only the SD output takes effect at this setting.
501*2
VITC POS-1
For setting the position where the VITC signal 
is to be inserted.
 , , 
0000 10L
      : :
0006
16L
      : :
0010 20L0000 7L
      : :
0004
11L
      : :
0015 22L

zThe same line as the one selected by the setup 
menu item No.502 (VITC POS-2) or 
No.692(UMID POS) cannot be selected.
zOnly the SD output takes effect at this setting.
502*2
VITC POS-2
For setting the position where the VITC signal 
is to be inserted.
 , , 
0000 10L
      : :
0008
18L
      : :
0010 20L0000 7L
      : :
0006
13L
      : :
0015 22L

zThe same line as the one selected by the setup 
menu item No.501 (VITC POS-1) or 
No.692(UMID POS) cannot be selected.
zOnly the SD output takes effect at this setting.
503*1
TCG MODE
For setting the synchronization of the internal 
time code generator.
0000 REGENThe time code reader is synchronized with the 
time code which is read from the tape.
0001 PRE
Presetting is enabled at the operation panel or by 
the remote controller.
0002AUTOThe REGEN and PRE settings are automatically 
switched in accordance with the operation mode.
In the editing mode: REGEN is selected.
In all other modes: PRE is selected.
504*1
RUN MODE
For setting when the internal time code 
generator is to advance depending on the 
operation mode.
0000REC
The time code generator is advanced during 
recording.
0001 FREEThe time code generator is advanced while the 
power is on regardless of which operation mode 
is established.
No./Item Description of setting
505*1
TCG REGEN
For selecting the regeneration signal when 
REGEN has been selected as the TCG (time 
code generator) mode.
0000TC&UBRegeneration applies to both the time code and 
user bits.
0001 TC
Regeneration applies only to the time code only.0002 UBRegeneration applies only to the user bits only
506*1
REGEN MODE
For selecting the editing mode range when the 
VTR is operating in the REGEN mode while 
performing editing operations with “AUTO” 
selected as the setup menu item No.503 (TCG 
MODE) setting.
0000AS&IN
Regeneration applies during assemble or insert 
editing.
0001 ASSEMRegeneration applies during assemble editing.0002 INSRT
Regeneration applies during insert editing
507*1
TC SOURCE
For selecting the time code to be used when 
HDSDI or SDSDI has been selected as the setup 
menu item No.600 (VIDEO IN SEL) setting when 
an external time code is to be used.
[When HDSDI has been selected]
0000INTThe time code of the internal time code genera-
tor is used.
0001 EXT_L
LTC of the TIME CODE IN connector is used.0002 SLTCThe LTC information added to the serial signals 
which are input to HD SDI IN is used.
0003 SVITC
The VITC information added to the serial signals 
which are input to HD SDI IN is used.
[When SDSDI has been selected]
0000INTThe time code of the internal time code genera-
tor is used.
0001 EXT_L
LTC of the TIME CODE IN connector is used.0002 VITCThe VITC information added to the serial signals 
which are input to SD SDI IN is used.

zIf the VIDEO IN SEL input selection is changed, 
the time code is converted as shown below.
[HDSDI][SDSDI]
INT
INT
EXT_LEXT_L
SLTCEXT_L
SVITC
VITCzWhen [1394] is selected in Setup Menu No. 600 
(VIDEO IN SEL), the time code input for the 
IEEE 1394 digital input/output connector is used. 
However, the VITC information is not 
superimposed on the video signal during EE 
mode and when recording. Furthermore, LTC 
information and VITC information are not 
superimposed on the HD serial output. 
						

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SBC (sub code data) area:
This is an area on the helical track, and it is separate from the video 
and audio data area.  The time codes, recording dates and times 
and other tape control information complying with SMPTE/EBU 
standards are stored here.  As with the conventional LTC (linear 
time code), the time code can be read even during rewinding or fast 
forwarding.  It can also be read out when the tape has stopped.
VAUX (video auxiliary data) area:
This area is to be found in the video data area on the helical track.  
The additional information relating to the video data is stored here.
*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 item is not displayed.
*2 When the 23/24 Hz mode, 25 Hz (HD, SD) mode, 50 Hz (HD, 
SD) mode or 50 Hz mode is selected in System Menu No. 25 
(SYSTEM FREQ), this item is not displayed.
The underlining (__) denotes the factory setting mode.
No./Item Description of setting
508*1
BINARY GP
For setting how the user bits of the time code 
generated by the TCG is to be used.
0000000
NOT SPECIFIED (no character set specified)0001 001ISO CHARACTER (8-bit character set complying 
with ISO646, ISO2022 standards)
0002 010UNASSIGNED 1(undefined)0003 011
UNASSIGNED 2(undefined)0004 100UNASSIGNED 3(undefined)0005 101
PAGE/LINE0006 110UNASSIGNED 4(undefined)0007 111
UNASSIGNED 5(undefined)
509
PHASE CORRFor selecting whether to exercise phase 
correction control over the LTC which is 
generated by the TCG.
0000OFFPhase correction control is not exercised.
0001 ONPhase correction control is exercised.
510*1
TCG CF FLAG
For selecting whether to set the CF flag of the 
TCG to ON or OFF.
0000OFF
The CF flag is set to OFF.0001 ONThe CF flag is set to ON
511*2
DF MODE
For selecting the drop frame or non-drop frame 
mode for CTL and TCG.
0000DF
The drop frame mode is selected.0001 NDFThe non-drop frame mode is selected.  
This DF mode setting takes effect only when 
LOCAL is selected or when “ENA” has been 
selected as the setup menu item No.001 (LOCAL 
ENA) setting.
512*1
TC OUT REF
For switching the phase of the time code, which 
is output from the TIME CODE OUT connector, 
in response to the external LTC input when a 
setting other than “INT” has been selected for 
setup menu item No.507 (TC SOURCE).  (In EE 
mode only)
0000VOU TThe phase is aligned with the output image.0001 TC INThe phase is aligned with the external time code 
input.
No./Item Description of setting
513
VITC OUTFor selecting how to output the VITC which is 
superimposed on the output video signal.
0000SBC
In the playback mode, the time code recorded in 
the SBC area is output.
0001 VAUXIn the playback mode, the time code recorded in 
the VAUX area is output.
  
zThe VITC information detected by the HD serial 
input is automatically recorded in the VAUX area 
when the video signals are recorded.
zWhen [23/24], [25 (HD)], [25 (SD)], [50 (HD)], or 
[50 (SD)] is selected in System Menu No. 25 
(SYSTEM FREQ) and [VAUX] is selected, the 
output time codes may not be consecutive.
514
HD EMBD 
VITCFor selecting whether to superimpose the VITC 
information on the HD serial output.
0000 OFFThe VITC information is not superimposed.0001ONThe VITC information is superimposed.
515
HD EMBD LTCFor selecting whether to superimpose the LTC 
information on the HD serial output.
0000 OFFThe LTC information is not superimposed.0001ON
The LTC information ist superimposed.
516*1
TC OUT ADV
For selecting the processing to align the phase 
of the time code which is output from the TIME 
CODE OUT connector.
Normally, the time code which is output from the 
TIME CODE OUT connector is aligned with the 
output video and audio.  If so required by the 
connection with an external component or for some 
other reason, this item makes it possible to set the 
mode for aligning the phase with the input.
0000OFFThe phase alignment processing is not con-
ducted.  The time code which is output from the 
TIME CODE OUT connector is aligned with the 
output video and audio.
0001 EDITDuring playback when an editing mode has been 
selected and during editing, the time code which 
is output from the TIME CODE OUT connector is 
aligned with the input video and audio.  In all 
other modes, it is aligned with the output video 
and audio.
517*1
TCG OUT
For selecting whether to latch the TCG display 
and LTC output during INPUT CHECK.
0000MOMENTThe INPUT CHECK mode is established only 
while the INPUT CHECK key is held down.
0001 LATCHWhen the INPUT CHECK key is pressed, the 
INPUT CHECK mode is established; even when 
it is released, the mode remains unchanged.  
The selection is released when the video output 
is set to a mode other than the EE mode. 
						

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The underlining (__) denotes the factory setting mode.
*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 item is not displayed.
*2 When the 23/24 Hz mode, 25 Hz (HD) mode, or 50 Hz (HD) 
mode is selected in System Menu No. 25 (SYSTEM FREQ), 
this item is not displayed.
*3 When the 25 Hz (HD, SD) mode or 50 Hz (HD, SD) mode is 
selected in System Menu No. 25 (SYSTEM FREQ), this item is 
not displayed.
*4 This item is displayed only when the 25 Hz (SD) mode is 
selected in System Menu No. 25 (SYSTEM  FREQ) No./Item Description of setting
600*1
VIDEO IN SEL
For selecting the video signal which is to be 
input.
0000 INT SGThe internal signal selected by the VIDEO INT 
SG item is generated.
0001HDSDI
The serial video signal which has been input to 
the HD SDI IN connector is selected.
0003 1394For selecting the compressed digital signals 
input to the DV connector (digital video 
interface). In this case, the audio input signals 
are also signals from the DV connector.
0004 SD SDI
For selecting the serial image signals input to the 
SD SDI IN connector
601*1
VIDEO INT SG
For selecting the type of internal signal.
0000100%CBA 100% color bar signal is selected.0001 75%CB
A 75% color bar signal is selected.0002 SMPTEAn SMPTE color bar signal is selected.0003 ARIB
An ARIB color bar signal is selected.0004 MBA multiburst signal is selected.0005 RAMP
A ramp signal is selected.0006 BLACKA black signal is selected.0007 PLL
A PLL signal is selected.0008 EQAn EQ signal is selected.
602*1
SDI IN MODE
For selecting how to process the serial input.
0000DR OFF
The 8 higher bits after rounding up the 2 lowest 
bits are recorded.
0001 DR ONThe signal with 8 higher bits, obtained by 
dynamic rounding, is recorded.
603
V- M U T E  S E LFor selecting whether the image input signal is 
muted or not when blank parts of the tape are 
detected during playback
0000 N MUTE
The signals are not muted.
(They are frozen.)
0001GRAY
The signals are muted with gray.0002 BLACKThe signals are muted with black.0003 NOISE
The signals are muted with noise.
604*1
FREEZE SEL
For selecting the freeze mode of the still 
pictures and slow playback mode.
0000FIELDField freeze, field slow0001 FRAMEFrame freeze, frame slow
No./Item Description of setting
605*1
INTERPOLATE
During field slow playback, vertical 
interpolation is conducted automatically to 
minimize the up/down movement of the 
playback pictures.  However, this setting 
enables the interpolation operation to be 
forcibly set to OFF.
0000 OFFThe interpolation is forcibly set to OFF0001AUTODuring slow playback, the interpolation is auto-
matically set to ON
606
SD MONI O 
SELFor switching the MONITOR output signal from 
SD SDI connector.
0000MONIThe MONITOR signal is output.0001 SDIThe same video signal as the one output from 
the SD SDI OUT1 connector is output.

When 1 (SDI) is selected, the time code and other 
information are not superimposed on the display.
619*4
V_FILTER
This is used to select the method to process the 
images using the vertical filter during down-
conversion.
0000FIELDThe images are processed by field basis.0001 FRAMEThe images are processed by frame basis.

When “FRAME” has been selected, the resolution 
is improved, but the images may flicker.
620*2
DOWNCON 
MODE
For selecting the picture frame during down-
conversion.
0000FIT-VSide cut mode0001 FIT-HLetter box mode0002 FIT-HVSqueeze mode0003 14:9Semi letter box 14:90004 13:9Semi letter box 13:9
621*3
UPCON MODE
For selecting the picture frame during up-
conversion.
0000FIT-VSide panel mode0001 FIT-HTop and bottom cut in vertical direction0002FIT-HVStretch mode
622
D/C RESP
HFor selecting the horizontal frequency band 
during down-conversion and line conversion 
(1080i  720p).
0000WIDE0001 STD 
						

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*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 item is not displayed.
*2 When the 25 Hz (HD, SD) mode or 50 Hz (HD, SD) mode is 
selected in System Menu No. 25 (SYSTEM FREQ), this item is 
not displayed.
*3 When the 23/24 Hz mode, 25 Hz (HD, SD) mode, or 50 Hz 
(SD) mode is selected in System Menu No. 25 (SYSTEM 
FREQ), this item is not displayed.
The underlining (__) denotes the factory setting mode.
No./Item Description of setting
623
D/C RESP
VFor selecting the vertical frequency band 
during down-conversion and line conversion 
(1080i  720p).
0000WIDE
0001 STD
624*2
U/C RESP
H
For selecting the horizontal frequency band 
during up-conversion and line conversion.
0000STD0001NARROW
625*2
U/C RESP
V
For selecting the vertical frequency band 
during up-conversion and line conversion.
0000STD0001NARROW
626
D/C ENH
HFor accentuating the horizontal contours 
during down-conversion and line conversion 
(1080i  720p).
0000 0dB
0001 +0.7dB
0002
+1dB
0003 +1.2dB
0004 +1.5dB
0005 2dB

The numbers on the superimposed display are 
approximations only.
627
D/C ENH VFor accentuating the vertical contours during 
down-conversion and line conversion
(1080i  720p).
0000 0dB
0001 +0.7dB
0002
+1dB0003 +1.2dB
0004 +1.5dB
0005 2dB

The numbers on the superimposed display are 
approximations only.
628*2
U/C ENH H
For accentuating the horizontal contours 
during up-conversion.
0000 0dB
0001 +0.7dB
0002
+1dB0003 +1.2dB
0004 +1.5dB
0005 2dB

The numbers on the superimposed display are 
approximations only.
629*2
U/C ENH V
For accentuating the vertical contours during 
up-conversion.
0000 0dB
0001 0.7dB
0002
+1dB
0003 1.2dB
0004 +1.5dB
0005 2dB

The numbers on the superimposed display are 
approximations only.
No./Item Description of setting
630*1
1080i > HD_ 
OUT
For selecting the HD output signal format 
during 1080i tape playback or in the 1080i EE 
mode. 
00001080i0001 720p

When [SD SDI] is selected in Setup Menu No. 600 
(VIDEO IN SEL), images are output in the format 
selected in Setup Menu No. 020 (SYS FORMAT) 
regardless of the settings in this menu.
632*3
720p > HD_ 
OUT
For selecting the HD output signal format 
during 720p tape playback or in the 720p EE 
mode. 
0000 1080i
0001720p
  
When [SD SDI] is selected in Setup Menu No. 600 
(VIDEO IN SEL), images are output in the format 
selected in Setup Menu No. 020 (SYS FORMAT) 
regardless of the settings in this menu.
636*1
SD > HD_ 
OUT
For selecting the HD output signal format while 
playing back an SD tape (DVCPRO50/DVCPRO/
DV/DVCAM).
00001080i0001 720p 
						

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 (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. 25 (SYSTEM 
FREQ), this item is not displayed.
*2 When the 23/24 Hz mode, 25 Hz (HD, SD) mode, 50 Hz (HD, 
SD) mode or 50 Hz mode is selected in System Menu No. 25 
(SYSTEM FREQ), this item is not displayed.
*3 When the 50 Hz mode, 25 Hz (HD, SD) mode, or 50 Hz (HD, 
SD) mode is selected in System Menu No. 25 (SYSTEM 
FREQ), this item is not displayed.
*UP: With HD output (HD tape playback or up-converted output)
*DW: With SD output (SD tape playback or down-converted output)
The underlining (__) denotes the factory setting mode.
No./Item Description of setting
638*1
IN U/C
MODE
For selecting the up-conversion picture frame 
when SD SDI input signals are supplied.
0000FIT-VSide panel mode0001 FIT-HTop and bottom cut in vertical direction0002FIT-HVStretch mode
639*1
I U/C RESP H
For selecting the horizontal frequency band 
during the up-conversion of SD SDI input 
signals.
0000STD0001NARROW
640*1
I U/C RESP V
For selecting the vertical frequency band 
during the up-conversion of SD SDI input 
signals.
0000STD0001NARROW
641*1
I U/C ENH
H
For accentuating the horizontal contours 
during up-conversion of SD SDI input signals.
0000 0dB 0004 +1.5dB
0001 +0.7dB 0005 +2dB
0002
+1dB
0003 +1.2dB
The numbers on the superimposed display are 
approximations only.
642*1
I U/C ENH
V
For accentuating the vertical contours during 
up-conversion of SD SDI input signals.
0000 0dB 0004 +1.5dB
0001 +0.7dB 0005 +2dB
0002
+1dB
0003 +1.2dB
The numbers on the superimposed display are 
approximations only.
643*2
IN BLK
LINE
For selecting the input method for line 20 and 
line 21 of the video signal while the SD signal is 
input
0000OFFNot blank0001 ON
Blank
650
STYLE0000CMPNT*
Level adjustment mode for the component style0001CMPSTLevel adjustment mode for the composite style
*The asterisk denotes the factory setting for 
AJ-HD1800E.
651*3
HUE STYLE
(SD)*DW
For selecting the rotational axis of the chroma 
phase adjustment.
0000 Pb-PrThe axis rotates in a perfect circle on the SDI 
(component style) vectorscope.
0001U-VThe axis rotates in a perfect circle on the analog 
(composite style) vectorscope.
No./Item Description of setting
653
Y LVL (HD)
*UP
For adjusting the Y level of the HD SDI output.
(j¿ to 0 dB to i3 dB)
0000 0.0%
      : :
1000
100.0%      : :
1413 141.3%

This setting takes effect when “CMPNT” has been 
selected as the setup menu item No.650 setting.
654
Pb LVL 
(HD)
*UP
For adjusting the PB level of the HD SDI output.
(j¿ to 0 dB to i3 dB)
0000 0.0%
      : :
1000
100.0%      : :
1413 141.3%

This setting takes effect when “CMPNT” has been 
selected as the setup menu item No.650 setting.
655
Pr LVL (HD)
*UP
For adjusting the PB level of the HD SDI output.
(j¿ to 0 dB to i3 dB)
0000 0.0%
      : :
1000
100.0%
      : :
1413 141.3%

This setting takes effect when “CMPNT” has been 
selected as the setup menu item No.650 setting. 
						

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Setup menus (continued)
 (continued)
*UP: With HD output (HD tape playback or up-converted output)
*DW: With SD output (SD tape playback or down-converted output)
The underlining (__) denotes the factory setting mode.
No./Item Description of setting
656
BK LVL 
(HD)
*UP
For adjusting the black level of the HD SDI 
output.
50 -10.0%
      : :
150
0.0%      : :
250 +10.0%

This setting takes effect when “CMPNT” has been 
selected as the setup menu item No.650 setting.
658
Y LVL (SD)
*DW
For adjusting the Y level of SD SDI output and 
analog composite output
(j¿ to 0 dB to i3 dB)
0000 0.0%
      : :
1000
100.0%
      : :
1413 141.3%

This setting takes effect when “CMPNT” has been 
selected as the setup menu item No.650 setting.
659
Pb LVL 
(SD)
*DW
For adjusting the PB level of SD SDI output and 
analog composite output
(j¿ to 0 dB to i3 dB)
0000 0.0%
      : :
1000
100.0%      : :
1413 141.3%

This setting takes effect when “CMPNT” has been 
selected as the setup menu item No.650 setting.
660
Pr LVL 
(SD)
*DW
For adjusting the PR level of SD SDI output and 
analog composite output
(j¿ to 0 dB to i3 dB)
0000 0.0%
      : :
1000
100.0%      : :
1413 141.3%

This setting takes effect when “CMPNT” has been 
selected as the setup menu item No.650 setting.
661
BK LVL 
(SD)
*DW
For adjusting the black level of SD SDI output 
and analog composite output
50 -10.0%
      : :
150
0.0%      : :
250 +10.0%

This setting takes effect when “CMPNT” has been 
selected as the setup menu item No.650 setting.
662
V LEVEL For adjusting the black level of SD SDI output 
and analog composite output
(j¿ to 0 dB to i6 dB)
0000 0.0%
      : :
1000
100.0%
      : :
2000 200.0%

This setting takes effect when “CMPST” has been 
selected as the setup menu item No.650 setting.
No./Item Description of setting
663
C LEVEL For adjusting the chroma level of HD SDI, SD 
SDI, and analog composite output
(j¿ to 0 dB to i3 dB)
0000 0.0%
      : :
1000
100.0%      : :
1413 141.3%

This setting takes effect when “CMPST” has been 
selected as the setup menu item No.650 setting.
664
HUE
(AJ-HD1800P)
C PHASE
(AJ-HD1800E)For adjusting the chroma phase of HD SDI, SD 
SDI, and analog composite output
(
Approx.j 30x  to i30x)
0000j31.0
      : :
0062
0.0
      : :
0124 31.0

zThis setting takes effect when “CMPST” has 
been selected as the setup menu item No.650 
setting.
zWhen the 50 Hz mode, 25 Hz (HD/SD) mode, or 
50 Hz (HD/SD) mode is selected in System 
Menu No. 25 (SYSTEM FREQ), it is impossible 
to adjust the HD SDI output.
zThe SD SDI and analog composite output can be 
adjusted only when a tape in SD format is played 
back, or cross conversion is set in Menu No. 630 
(1080i > HD OUT) and No. 631 (720p > HD 
OUT).
665
SETUP LVL
(AJ-HD1800P)
BK LVL
(AJ-HD1800E)For adjusting the setup (black) level of the HD 
SDI output, SD SDI output and VIDEO output.  
(j10% to i10%)
50 -10.0%
  : :
150
0.0%
  : :
250i10.0%
This setting takes effect when “CMPST” has been 
selected as the setup menu item No.650 setting.
670
BRIGHTNESSFor adjusting the brightness of the LCD monitor 
on the front panel.
0000 -7
  : :
0007
0
  : :
0014 7
671
COLOR 
LEVEL
For adjusting the color density of the LCD 
monitor on the front panel
0000 -7
  : :
0007
0  : :
0014 7 
						

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Setup menus (continued)
 (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. 25 (SYSTEM 
FREQ), this item is not displayed.
*2 When the 50 Hz mode, 25 Hz (HD, SD) mode, or 50 Hz (HD, 
SD) mode is selected in System Menu No. 25 (SYSTEM 
FREQ), this item is not displayed.
*3 When the 23/24 Hz mode, 25 Hz (HD) mode, or 50 Hz (HD) 
mode is selected in System Menu No. 25 (SYSTEM FREQ), 
this item is not displayed.
*UP: With HD output (HD tape playback or up-converted output)
*DW: With SD output (SD tape playback or down-converted output)
The underlining (__) denotes the factory setting mode.
No./Item Description of setting
672
CONTRASTFor adjusting the contrast of the LCD monitor 
on the front panel.
0000 -7
  : :
0007
0
  : :
0014 7
673
BACKLIGHT
For adjusting the backlight0000NORMALNormal mode 0001 HIGH
The backlight is brighter than NORMAL.
676*2
BLK CLIP
This function clips the signals below the 
pedestal level for SD SDI OUT and composite 
OUT Y (luminance) signals.
0000OFFThe signals are not clipped.0001 ONThe signals are clipped.
680*1
CC (F1) 
BLANK *DW
For selecting ON or OFF for the closed caption 
signals in the first field.
0000 BLANKThe signals are forcibly blanked.0001THRU
The signals are not blanked
681*1
CC (F2) 
BLANK *DW
For selecting ON or OFF for the closed caption 
signals in the second field.
0000 BLANKThe signals are forcibly blanked.0001THRU
The signals are not blanked.
682
VO S ET UP
(HD)
*UP
(This menu is 
not displayed 
for AJ-
HD1800E.)
This selects the composite output signal in HD 
mode.
0000 THRUThe signal is output with no setup added.0001ADD22LThe signal is output from line 22 with a 7.5% 
setup added.
0002 ADD21LThe signal is output from line 21 with a 7.5% 
setup added.
0001 ADD20L
The signal is output from line 20 with a 7.5% 
setup added.
683
VO S ET UP
(SD)
*DW
(This menu is 
not displayed 
for AJ-
HD1800E.)
This selects the composite output signal in SD 
mode.
0000 THRUThe signal is output with no setup added.0001ADD22L
The signal is output from line 22 with a 7.5% 
setup added.
0002 ADD21LThe signal is output from line 21 with a 7.5% 
setup added.
0001 ADD20LThe signal is output from line 20 with a 7.5% 
setup added.
684
EDH (SD)
*DW
For selecting whether EDH is superimposed on 
SD SDI output
0000 OFFEDH is not superimposed.0001ONEDH is superimposed
No./Item Description of setting
685*1
ESR MODE 
(SD)*DW
For selecting the operation mode for edge 
subcarrier reduction (ESR) in the playback 
circuit.
0000 OFF
ESR is forcibly set to OFF0001AUTOESR is automatically set to ON or OFF in 
accordance with the VTR operation
686*1
CCR MODE 
(SD)*DW
For selecting the cross color processing during 
playback.
0000OFFThe cross color is output as is.0001 ON
The cross color can be reduced
687*3
SDI INDEX 0 *DW
For selecting whether to superimpose the 
VIDEO INDEX signal on the SD SDI output 
signal.
0000OFFThe VIDEO INDEX signal is not superimposed 
on the SD SDI output signal.
0001 ONThe VIDEO INDEX signal is superimposed on 
the SD SDI output signal.
688*1
CC REC
For selecting whether to record the closed 
caption signals which are superimposed on the 
SD input signal.
0000 OFFThe closed caption signals are not recorded on 
the tape.
0001ON
The closed caption signals are recorded on the 
tape if they are superimposed on the SD input 
signal.  In this case, they are blanked, up-
converted and then recorded.