Panasonic Digital Video Cassette Recorder Ajd455 Operating Instructions

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Connector area
DIGITAL
DIGITALINOUTREMOTE VIDEO
IN
VIDEO
OUT
REF VIDEOIN
RS-232C
ENCODER REMOTE
ANALOG REMOTEANALOG TIME CODE
AES/EBU
AUDIO
MONITOROPTION 1
OPTION 2
DVCPRO/DV
(VJH1193)
ON
OFF75Ω
ON
OFF75Ω
1
YYS1-VIDEO
IN
S1-VIDEO
OUT
P
BP
B
P
RP
R
2
3
(SUPER)
IN
OUTIN
OUT
~AC IN
SIGNAL
GND
AUDIO
IN
AUDIO
OUT
CH2
CH1
CH2
CH1
SERIAL IN SERIAL OUT
1
2
3
qrtyuio
w
e!0
!1 !2 !3 !4 !5 !6 !7 !9!8 
						

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Controls and their functions

qAC IN socket
wSIGNAL GND terminal
This is connected to the signal ground terminal on the component connected to the unit in
order to reduce the noise. It is not a safety ground.
eFan motor
This motor drives the fan to cool down the unit.
rTIME CODE IN/OUT connectors
These are the time code input and output connectors.
tDIGITAL AUDIO IN/OUT connectors
These are the input and output connectors for the digital audio signals complying with the
AES/EBU standard.
yANALOG COMPONENT VIDEO IN connectors
These are the analog component video signal input connectors.
uANALOG COMPOSITE VIDEO IN connectors and 75Ω termination switch
These are the analog composite video signal input connectors.
The two connectors are connected by a loop-through configuration. For termination, set
the switch to ON.
iREF VIDEO IN connectors and 75Ω termination switch
These are the reference video signal input connectors.
For termination, set the switch to ON.
oREMOTE connector (RS-422A connector)
The unit’s operations can be controlled from an external component by connecting an
external controller to the unit using this connector.
!0ANALOG AUDIO CH1/CH2 connectors
These are the analog audio CH1 and CH2 input connectors.
!1S1-VIDEO IN/OUT connectors
These are the S1-VIDEO signal input and output connectors.
!2ANALOG COMPONENT VIDEO OUT connectors
These are the analog component video signal output connectors.
!3ANALOG COMPOSITE VIDEO OUT connectors
These are the analog composite video signal output connector. Video signals with a
superimposed display can be output from the VIDEO OUT 3 connector. Whether a display
is to be superimposed onto the signals is selected using the SUPER ON/OFF switch.
!4RS-232C connector
The unit’s operations can be controlled by a personal computer or other component which
is connected to the unit using this connector.
!5ENCODER REMOTE connector
An external encoder controller is connected here to adjust the video output signal settings
externally. 
						

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!6MONITOR OUT connector
The PCM audio CH1 and/or CH2 signals (or playback signals from the CUE track) are
output to this connector. PCM audio signals are output in the PLAY mode and in the
–0.43× (–0.5×) to +1× speed range; at all other times, the CUE signals are automatically
output.

• The speed in parentheses given for the speed range above applies when a DV or
DVCAM cassette is used.
• Either CH1, CH2 or mixed (CH1+CH2) PCM audio signals are output depending on the
position selected by the AUDIO MONITOR SELECT switch.
!7ANALOG AUDIO OUT connectors
These are the analog audio CH1 and CH2 output connectors.
!8SERIAL DIGITAL COMPONENT AUDIO VIDEO IN/OUT connectors
(The AJ-YA455P, an optional accessory, is required.)
These are the input and output connectors for the digital component audio and video
signals complying with the SMPTE259M-C or 272M-A standard.
!9DIGITAL VIDEO INTERFACE (IEEE1394) IN/OUT connector
(The AJ-YAD455P, an optional accessory, is required.)
This is the IEEE1394 interface input/output connector. 
						

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Tapes
Type Description
Consumer
cassette
(Standard
DV cassette)
(Mini DV
cassette)
M cassette
L cassette
Align the cassette with the center of the insertion slot, and gently push it inside. The cassette tape is
automatically loaded.
ON
OFFPOWEREJECT
REC PLAY
DVCPRODV
FF STOP REW CTL/TC/UB/
REMAIN
RESET CH CONDITION
LEVEL
HEADPHONES
CH 1
AUDIO
REC LEVELON
OFF
CH 1
MIX
CH 2AUDIO
MONITOR SUPER
DVCPRO/DV
SDI
ANALOGY PB PR
CMPST
S-VIDEOSDI
AES/EBU
ANALOGREMOTELOCAL MENU
PAGE
TC
PRESET
FILESET
DIAG
VIDEO INAUDIO INCH 2
INT
EXTTC
M cassette
L cassette

• Consumer DV tapes which have been recorded in the LP mode cannot be played back.
• When materials which have been recorded on consumer DV tapes or DVCAM tapes are to
be edited, record them onto a DVCPRO tape or tape of any other broadcasting VTR for use.
• The maximum transport speed for consumer DV tapes and DVCAM tapes is 32 times the
normal tape speed.
• The video images may be disturbed during slow motion playback of consumer-use tapes.
• From the viewpoint of protecting the tape, minimize repeated cue-up at the same location
on a consumer-use tape.
• The maximum STILL TIMER time is set to 20 seconds when a consumer-use tape is used.
• The sampling rate of the audio signals recorded on a consumer-use tape is 48 kHz. When
the AJ-YAD455P digital video interface board is used, audio signals can be recorded at a
rate of 44.1 kHz or 32 kHz on a consumer-use tape only when DVCPRO/DV signals are
input.
• During recording on a consumer-use tape, scenes can be recorded with continuity between
frames by exercising control from the controller or personal computer (when the AJ-
YAD455P digital video interface board is used) which has the REC/PAUSE command.
However, in this case, the video and sound for the one frame before and after the continuity
point may be disturbed.
Use the cassette adapter (AJ-CS455P) for the mini DV cassette tapes.
Bear in mind that long-playing mini DV cassette tapes (standard mode: 80
minutes/LP mode: 120 minutes) cannot be used.
Also bear in mind that recordings cannot be made on a tape when the
AJ-CS750 cassette adapter is used.
Use of Panasonic consumer DV cassette tapes is recommended.
Remember to refrain from inserting a mini DV cassette without using the
cassette adapter since malfunctioning or problems may result.
Recording/playback tape with a maximum capacity of 66 minutes.
(AJ-P12MP, AJ-P24MP, AJ-P33MP, AJ-P46MP, AJ-P66MP)
Recording/playback tape with a maximum capacity of 184 minutes.
(AJ-P34LP, AJ-P66LP, AJ-P94LP, AJ-P126LP, AJ-5P92LP) 
						

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ON
OFFPOWEREJECT
REC PLAY
DVCPRODV
FF STOP REW CTL/TC/UB/
REMAIN
RESET CH CONDITION
LEVEL
HEADPHONES
CH 1
AUDIO
REC LEVELON
OFF
CH 1
MIX
CH 2AUDIO
MONITOR SUPER
DVCPRO/DV
SDI
ANALOGY PB PR
CMPST
S-VIDEOSDI
AES/EBU
ANALOGREMOTELOCAL MENU
PAGE
TC
PRESET
FILESET
DIAG
VIDEO INAUDIO INCH 2
INT
EXTTC
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2, 3
Setup (default settings)
The unit’s major settings are performed by making selections on menus.
The setting menus appear on the TV monitor when the TV monitor and VIDEO OUT 3
connector in the units connector area are hooked up. The menus can be output to the SDI
OUT 3 connector as well when the AJ-YA455P component serial interface board is used.
Changing the settings
1Press the MENU button.
The setup menu appears on the TV monitor and setup menu No. appears on the
counter display. (If the setup has already been performed, the screen showing the
changes made last will appear.)
2Press the cursor buttons (, ) and select the item to be set.
The cursor (
∗) on the menu screen moves and the item No. on the display flashes.
• When the 
 button is pressed, the item No. is incremented for 001 → 002 → 003 →
004 → and so on; when the 
 button is pressed, the item No. is decremented.
3Press the cursor buttons (, ) at the position where the change is to be made.
The menu screen and display setting No. now flashes.
When the 
 button is pressed, the setting No. is incremented; when the  button is
pressed, it is decremented.
4Repeat steps 2 and 3 to change other items.
5Press the SET button.
The changes are now stored in the memory.
• To return the items to the settings established before the changes were made, press
the MENU button without pressing the SET button.
To return the setup settings to the factory (initial) settings, press the RESET button
while the menu is displayed.
The following message is displayed.
SETUP-MENU INIT SET
YES/NO
When the PLAY button is pressed, the factory settings are restored.

• When the RESET button is
pressed to return to the
factory settings, the factory
settings are restored only for
the user file currently being
used and other user files are
not affected.
• The changed SYSTEM menu
contents are stored in the
memory even if the MENU
button is pressed. 
						

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Setup menus
This unit can store up to 5 user files (user 1 to user 5) containing different menu settings, and
these files can be selected and used.
Changing the file
1Press the MENU button.
2Hold down the FILE button and press the cursor button  to switch to the next user
file.
Hold down the FILE button and press the cursor button 
 to switch to the previous
user file.
SYSTEM USER 1 USER 2 USER 3 USER 4 USER 5
USER FILE
Each user file contains the following items.
• BASIC
• OPERATION
• INTERFACE
• EDIT
• TAPE PROTECT
• TIME CODE
• VIDEO
• AUDIO
• MENU
3Repeat the operation in step 2 to select the user file to be used and press the SET
button. The user file is changed and stored in the memory.

SYSTEM menu items are not included in user files 1 to 5.
Therefore, after selecting the user file, switch to the SYSTEM file and set the SYSTEM menu
items. 
						

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Lock mode can be set to protect the settings in the system files and user files (USER2 –
USER5). Settings can no longer be changed when this mode is set.
To set and release the lock mode for the system files and user files use setup item No. 30
(MENU LOCK) and setup menu item No. A03 (MENU LOCK), respectively.
Setting and releasing the lock mode.
1Press the MENU button.
2While holding down the FILE button, press the  or  button, and select the file for
which the lock mode is to be set or released.
3Press the  or  button and move the cursor (∗) on the menu screen to setup item
No. 30 (MENU LOCK) or setup menu item No. A03 (MENU LOCK) for the system or
user file.
4Press the  or  button, and select lock mode setting or release.
To set the lock:Select the 0001 (ON) setting.
To release the lock:Select the 0000 (OFF) setting.
When the lock has been set, “LOCKED” flashes on the menu screen. In addition, the
counter display stops flashing and lights.
SETUP-MENU  LOCKED
    NO.000 – 0005
∗000 P–ROLL TIME      5s
 001 CHARA H–POS       5
 002 CHARA V–POS      23
 003 DISPLAY SEL   T&STA
 004 LOCAL ENA     ST&EJ
 005 TAPE TIMER     ±12h
 006 SUPER            ON
 007 CHARA TYPE    WHITE
 101 SHTL MAX        X32
5Press the SET button. The setting is now stored in the memory.

• The lock mode cannot be set for the USER1 file settings.
• Even if the RESET button is pressed, the files which has been set to the lock mode cannot
be reset to the factory settings. 
						

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Setup menus
The contents of the USER2 – USER5 files can be copied (loaded) into the USER1 file. In
addition, the contents of the USER1 file can be copied (saved) to the USER2 – USER5 files.
USER1USER2
USER3
USER4
USER5
Settings can be locked.
Settings can be locked.
Settings can be locked.
Settings can be locked. Load or save
Load or save
Load or save
Load or save
Loading a user file
1Press the MENU button.
2While holding down the FILE button, press the  or  button, and select USER1.
3Press the  or  button and move the cursor (∗) on the menu screen to setup item
No. A00 (LOAD).
SETUP-MENU  MENU
    NO.A00 - 0000
 725 CUE SLOW       STEP
∗A00 LOAD          USER2
 A01 SAVE          USER2
 A02 P.ON LOAD       OFF
 END
4Press the  or  button and select the user file whose contents are to be loaded into
USER1.
5Press the SET button. The following messages appear on the menu screen and
counter display.
Menu screen Counter display
      
 L U2 -U1
 SETUP-MENU LOAD
  USER2 → USER1 OK?
   YES/NO
The user file number selected in step 4 is displayed in the shaded area.
6Press the PLAY button. The settings of the user file selected in step 4 are loaded, and
the USER1 menu display appears. When the STOP button is pressed, the USER1
menu display appears while the settings remain unchanged.
7Press the  or  button and move the cursor (∗) on the menu screen to any setup
item except No. A00 (LOAD) and No. A01 (SAVE).
8Press the SET button. The USER1 settings are now stored in the memory.
If the USER1 settings are not going to be stored in the memory, do not press the SET
button but press the MENU button. 
						

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Saving a user file
1Press the MENU button.
2While holding down the FILE button, press the  or  button, and select USER1.
3Press the  or  button and move the cursor (∗) on the menu screen to setup item
No. A01 (SAVE).
SETUP-MENU  MENU
    NO.A00 - 0000
 723 DV PB ATT       OFF
 A00 LOAD          USER2
∗A01 SAVE          USER2
 A02 P.ON LOAD       OFF
 END
4Press the  or  button and select the user file into which the USER1 contents are to
be saved. User files which have been set to the lock mode are not displayed. When all
the user files have been set to the lock mode, the “LOCKED” display appears and the
contents cannot be saved.
5Press the SET button. The following messages appear on the menu screen and
counter display.
Menu screen Counter display
       
S U1 -U2
 SETUP-MENU SAVE
  USER1 → USER2 OK?
   YES/NO
The user file number selected in step 4 is displayed in the shaded area.
6Press the PLAY button. The contents of the USER1 file are saved in the user file which
was selected in step 4 and stored in the memory. When the STOP button is pressed,
the USER1 menu display appears while the settings remain unchanged.
7Press the  or  button and move the cursor (∗) on the menu screen to any setup
item except No. A00 (LOAD) and No. A01 (SAVE).
8Press the SET button. The USER1 settings are now stored in the memory.
If the USER1 settings are not going to be stored in the memory, do not press the SET
button but press the MENU button.
Automatic loading of user file when the power is turned on
When the user file to be loaded is selected in advance using setup menu item No. A02 (P.ON
LOAD), it can be automatically loaded into USER1 when the power is turned on. 
						

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Setup menus
SYSTEM menu

Item Setting
No.SuperimposedNo.SuperimposedDescription
display display
00 SYS SC0000      0
COAR. 0001 90
0002 180
0003 270
01 SYS SC 0000 –127
..
..
FINE..
0127      0
..
..
..
0255 128
02 SYS H 0000 –127
..
..
..
0127      0
..
..
..
0255 128
03 ENCODER0000 OFF
SEL 0001 ON
05 SCH0000      0
COARSE 0001 90
0002 180
0003 270
06 SCH 0000 –32
..
..
FINE..
0032      0
..
..
..
0064 32
10 AV PHASE 0000 –128
..
..
..
0128      0
..
..
..
0255 127
15 VIDEO 0000 –127
..
..
LEVEL..
0127      0
..
..
..
0255 128
16 SET UP 0000 –127
..
..
LEVEL..
0127      0
..
..
..
0255 128
17 HUE 0000 –128
..
..
..
0128      0
..
..
..
0255 127
The underline on the setting item denotes the initial setting.
System phase rough adjustment: 90° units

If setting operation is performed, the setting value does not
return to factory (default) setting.
System phase fine adjustment: Variable range ±45° or more
–: advanced
+: delayed

If setting operation is performed, the setting value does not
return to factory (default) setting.
System phase adjustment: SC period increments, ±15µs
variable range
–: Advanced
+: Delayed

If setting operation is performed, the setting value does not
return to factory (default) setting.
For selecting whether the ENCODER REMOTE connector is
to function or not.
0: Does not functions.
1: Functions.
For coarsely adjusting the SCH phase: 90-degree increments
(The SC phase is varied but the H phase remains unchanged.)
For finely adjusting the SCH phase: Variable range from –45°
to +45°
(The SC phase is varied but the H phase remains unchanged.)
This adjusts the audio output phase with respect to the video
output: 20.8 µs steps
–: The audio output phase is advanced with respect to the
video output.
+: The audio output phase is delayed with respect to the
video output.
For setting the video level.
The maximum amount by which the level can be varied is
from –3 to +3 dB.
For setting the setup amount.
The maximum amount by which the setup can be varied is
14 IRE.
For setting the hue.
The maximum amount by which the hue can be varied is from
–30° to +30°.