Digital Video Cassette Recorder
E AJEG Operating Instructions DEUTSCH ESPAOL ITALIANO FRANAIS

ENGLISH

Caution for AC Mains Lead
FOR YOUR SAFETY PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING TEXT CAREFULLY. This product is equipped with 2 types of AC mains cable. One is for continental Europe, etc. and the other one is only for U.K. Appropriate mains cable must be used in each local area, since the other type of mains cable is not suitable. FOR CONTINENTAL EUROPE, ETC. Not to be used in the U.K. FOR U.K. ONLY If the plug supplied is not suitable for your socket outlet, it should be cut off and appropriate one fitted.

FOR U.K. ONLY

This appliance is supplied with a moulded three pin mains plug for your safety and convenience. A 13 amp fuse is fitted in this plug. Should the fuse need to be replaced please ensure that the replacement fuse has a rating of 13 amps and that it is approved by ASTA or BSI to BS1362. Check for the ASTA mark or the BSI mark on the body of the fuse. If the plug contains a removable fuse cover you must ensure that it is refitted when the fuse is replaced. If you lose the fuse cover the plug must not be used until a replacement cover is obtained. A replacement fuse cover can be purchased from your local Panasonic Dealer. IF THE FITTED MOULDED PLUG IS UNSUITABLE FOR THE SOCKET OUTLET IN YOUR HOME THEN THE FUSE SHOULD BE REMOVED AND THE PLUG CUT OFF AND DISPOSED OF SAFELY. THERE IS A DANGER OF SEVERE ELECTRICAL SHOCK IF THE CUT OFF PLUG IS INSERTED INTO ANY 13 AMP SOCKET. If a new plug is to be fitted please observe the wiring code as shown below. If in any doubt please consult a qualified electrician. WARNING: THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED. IMPORTANT: The wires in this mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code: Green-and-Yellow: Earth Blue: Neutral Brown: Live As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this appliance may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows: The wire which is coloured GREEN-AND-YELLOW must be connected to the terminal in the plug which is marked with the letter E or by the Earth symbol or coloured GREEN or GREEN-AND-YELLOW. The wire which is coloured BLUE must be connected to the terminal in the plug which is marked with the letter N or coloured BLACK. The wire which is coloured BROWN must be connected to the terminal in the plug which is marked with the letter L or coloured RED. How to replace the fuse 1. Open the fuse compartment with a screwdriver.

2. Replace the fuse.

IMPORTANT
Unauthorized recording of copyrighted television programmes, video tapes and other materials may infringe the right of copyright owners and be contrary to copyright laws.
s THIS APPARATUS MUST BE EARTHED To ensure safe operation the three-pin plug must be inserted only into a standard three-pin power point which is effectively earthed through the normal house-hold wiring. Extension cords used with the equipment must be three-core and be correctly wired to provide connection to earth. Wrongly wired extension cords are a major cause of fatalities. The fact that the equipment operates satisfactorily does not imply that the power point is earthed and that the installation is completely safe. For your safety, if in any doubt about the effective earthing of the power point, consult a qualified electrician. s DO NOT REMOVE PANEL COVER BY UNSCREWING To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove cover. No user serviceable parts inside. And do not insert fingers or any other objects into the video cassette holder.

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Preroll 1
Press the PREROLL button. The VTR now performs the preroll operation. When the edit IN point has been entered, the tape is rewound from the edit IN point for the duration set by setup menu 000, and the unit then goes into the stop mode. When the edit IN point has not been entered, the tape is rewound for the duration set by setup menu 000 from the position where the button was pressed, and the unit then goes into the stop mode. ENGLISH
<Notes> The time code or CTL signal must be continuously recorded between the edit IN point and preroll point. When the IN point has not been entered, whether to enter the IN point and perform preroll or to perform preroll without entering the IN point can be selected at setup menu No. 313 (AUTO ENTRY).

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Automatic editing (Deck to Deck)
Editing refers to the job of using a prerecorded tape to produce a complete recording by joining together separate cuts and deleting unnecessary parts. The basic steps taken for editing are as follows.
Set the CONTROL switch to REMOTE on the player and to LOCAL on the recorder. Select the editing mode. Enter the edit points of the recorder and player. Check and modify the edit points. Check (Preview) before proceeding with the editing. Proceed with the editing. Check (Review) the recording that has resulted from the editing.

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Automatic editing
Switch settings and adjustments
When the unit is used as the recorder:
Set the POWER switch to ON. Select the video and audio input signals using the INPUT SELECT switches. Set the CONTROL switch to LOCAL.
Adjust the recording level.
Set the time counter display to TC or CTL.
When the unit is used as the player:
Set the CONTROL switch to REMOTE. Set the POWER switch to ON.
Adjust the playback level.

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Select the editing mode
Select the editing mode. For assemble editing, press the ASSEMBLE button. For insert editing, press the INSERT button. ASSEMBLE: The assemble editing mode (in which cuts are joined together) is established. INSERT: The insert editing mode (in which cuts are inserted) is established. Select the editing channel. With assemble editing, the ASSEMBLE lamp lights. With insert editing, press the button of the channel whose signals are to be edited and light its lamp. Select the VTR to be operated (this setting is performed when editing with 2 VTRs). Press the PLAYER or RECORDER button to select the VTR. PLAYER: Press this button to operate the player VTR and enter the edit points. RECORDER: Press this button to operate the recorder VTR (this unit) and enter the edit points.

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Entering the edit points
Search for the edit IN point by performing the jog or shuttle operation. Establish the still picture mode at the desired position. Refer to page 29 for details on the jog/shuttle operations. Press the SET button while holding down the IN button. The edit IN point is now entered. The edit IN point value now appears on the display. Search for the edit OUT point by performing the jog or shuttle operation. Establish the still picture mode at the desired position. Refer to page 29 for details on the jog/shuttle operations. Press the SET button while holding down the OUT button. The edit OUT point is now entered. The edit OUT point value now appears on the display.

s When a VTR without a split editing function is to be used as the player
When a VTR which does not have the ability to set the video and audio edit points separately is used as the player, split editing can still be performed by setting the audio In and OUT points using the recorder and setting the data of three points as the video edit points. <Note> If, during audio split editing, only the video OUT point (or audio OUT point) is entered and automatic editing is executed without the audio OUT point (or video OUT point) having been entered, editing will continue until the audio OUT point (or video OUT point) is entered or the STOP button is pressed to suspend operation.

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Voice-over facility (internal)

Operating procedure 1

MIC AMP Microphone

ANALOGUE AUDIO IN*

VIDEO OUT
TV monitor * Connect to the channel whose sound is to be recorded. AJ-D960
Select INT_VO as the setup menu No. 317 (AUD MEM MODE) setting. Select the same setting for the channel (any channel from CH1 to CH4) on which the sound is to be recorded and for the setup menu No. 318 (AUD MEM CH) channel. Insert the cassette tape for which the voice-over editing is to be performed. Press the insert button for the channel (channel selected in step 2) on which the sound is to be recorded and ensure that its lamp lights. Press the PLAY button. Search the position (IN point) where voice-over editing is to start while watching the TV monitor. Press the IN and SET buttons simultaneously at the IN point. Input the audio signals to be recorded to the channel which was selected in step 2. Search the position (OUT point) where voice-over editing is to end while watching the TV monitor. Press the OUT and SET buttons simultaneously at the OUT point. The audio signals to be recorded are stored in the memory. Press the STOP button. Press the AUTO EDIT button to proceed with editing. The audio signals stored in the memory are recorded from the memory onto the cassette tape.
<Note> The audio signals can be previewed prior to editing by pressing the PREVIEW button while the SET button is held down before the AUTO EDIT button is pressed.

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Operating procedure 2
Select INT_VO as the setup menu No. 317 (AUD MEM MODE) setting. Select the same setting for the channel (any channel from CH1 to CH4) on which the sound is to be recorded and for the setup menu No. 318 (AUD MEM CH) channel. Insert the cassette tape for which the voice-over editing is to be performed. Press the insert button for the channel (channel selected in step 2) on which the sound is to be recorded and ensure that its lamp lights. Enter the IN and OUT points of the positions where voice-over editing is to be performed. Press the PREVIEW button. While watching the TV monitor, input the audio signals to be recorded between the IN point and OUT point into the channel which was selected in step 2. The audio signals to be recorded are stored in the memory. Press the AUTO EDIT button to proceed with editing. The audio signals stored in the memory are recorded from the memory onto the cassette tape. <Note> The audio signals can be previewed prior to editing by pressing the PREVIEW button while the SET button is held down before the AUTO EDIT button is pressed.

Audio cross channel editing (internal)
Example: To record cross-faded audio signals onto CH2

s Connections

PLAYER RECORDER EDITING CONTROLLER AG-A850

REMOTE IN/OUT AUDIO OUT

INPUT A INPUT B
MIXER CH1 OUT + MIXER CH2 OUT
REMOTE IN/OUT AUDIO CHI1 IN AUDIO CHI2 IN RECORDER AJ-D960 AUDIO CHI1 OUT

PLAYER AJ-D960

Event 1

Fig. 1

CH2 Event 2

Up to 20 sec.

CH1 insert start CH1

Fig. 2

Cross fading by operating the mixer
Select INT_X as the setup menu No. 317 (AUD MEM MODE) setting. Select CH2 as the setup menu No. 318 (AUD MEM CH) setting. Select the audio CH1 and CH2 in the insert editing. <Note> Select the video as well if the video signals are also going to be edited.

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Audio cross channel editing (internal) 10
Enter the edit points of the first event on the players tape. Enter the edit points of the first event on the recorders tape. Operate the mixer in such a way that the players audio output signals are output from the mixers CH1 OUT and CH2 OUT connectors. (The same audio signals will be delivered through CH1 and CH2 of the mixer.) Press the AUTO EDIT button. The first event is now recorded on the recorders tape. (See Fig. 1.) The last 20 seconds (which is the capacity of the memory) of the audio signals before the OUT point are now saved in the memory. Release the insert button for CH1 so that only the insert button for CH2 is engaged. <Note> Select the video as well if the video signals are also going to be edited. Enter the edit point of the next event on the players tape. Enter the edit point of the next event on the recorders tape. <Note> The IN point must be set up to 20 seconds (more than the cross fading duration) before the previous edit OUT point. Operate the mixer in such a way that the players audio output signals are output from the mixers CH1 OUT connectors and that the recorders (this unit) CH1 OUT audio signals are output from the mixers CH2 OUT connectors. [The recorders (this unit) CH1 OUT signals are the audio signals supplied from the internal memory.] Press the AUTO EDIT button. Operate the mixer starting at the IN point, and change the mixers CH2 OUT signals gradually from the recorders CH1 OUT audio signals into the players audio output signals for the mixers CH2 OUT connectors. (Cross fading) Press the CH1 insert button after the mixers CH2 output signals have been changed into the players audio output signals. The STOP mode is established at the OUT point, and the last 20 seconds (which is the capacity of the memory) of the audio signals before the OUT point are now saved in the memory. (See Fig. 2.) To continue editing, repeat steps 8 to 14. ENGLISH

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The search pointer position is changed directly by pressing one of the buttons from CUE 1 to CUE 8 (ASMBL-TC) on the same page. When the page has been changed by simultaneously pressing the ADJ button and TRIM +/ button, the following steps are performed depending on the setup menu No. 131 (PAGE MODE) setting: When MANU is set: The search and entry pointers move to CUE 1 on the changed page. When AUTO is set: Only the search pointer moves to CUE 1 on the changed page; the entry pointer does not move.

Entry point operations

The entry pointer operations can be performed while the following is displayed on the front panel. The point which is entered flashes when the SET button is pressed.
Example of panel display Example of LED display S R C
Lights Flashes (point already entered)
The entry pointer position is changed directly by pressing one of the buttons from CUE 1 to CUE 8 (ASMBL-TC) on the same page. If AUTO has been selected as the setup menu No. 131 (PAGE MODE) setting when the page on which the cue points are being entered by the SET button has been filled, the entry pointer will automatically move to CUE*1 on the next page. The search pointer does not move. When the page has been changed by simultaneously pressing the ADJ button and TRIM +/ button, the following steps are performed depending on the setup menu No. 131 (PAGE MODE) setting: When MANU is set: The search and entry pointers both move to CUE 1 on the changed page. When AUTO is set: Only the entry pointer moves to CUE 1 on the changed page; the search pointer does not move.
Search point and entry display operations
One of two kinds of displays will appear when the CUE button has been pressed or when an entry point has been entered by pressing the SET button in the entry point display mode.
When the point is not entered C U E : : :
When the point has already been entered C U E : : : 0 0

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Entering cue points
The following operations are performed by selecting the setup menu No. 131 (PAGE MODE) setting. s Operations on the selected page (PAGE MODE=MANU) The operation is performed on the selected page. The page is selected by pressing the ADJ button and the TRIM+ or TRIM button together. By pressing the SET button on its own, the cue points are entered in the following sequence on the selected page: CUE 1 CUE 2 . CUE 7 CUE 8 (Points already entered are overwritten.) When CUE 8 point is entered on the page, the entry operation is automatically ended*. When the next cue point is to be entered, the entry pointer must be changed. Check that the entry point display mode is established, and change the page so that the entry pointer is automatically changed. In this case, the search pointer will also move automatically to the top (CUE 1) of the changed page. To change the pointer on the same page, press the CUE button directly. * A rotation operation is performed on the same page in the following sequence when ON has been selected as the setup menu No. 132 (ROTA MODE) setting:

SETUP-MENU INIT SET YES<PLAY>/NO<STOP>
When the PLAY button is pressed, the factory settings are restored.
ON VIDEO AUDIO Y PB PR ANALOG CMPST AES/EBU SDTI(V&A) USER SET SDI SDI

EJECT AUTO OFF

<Notes> 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 recorded even if the MENU button is pressed.

OFF POWER CH CONDITION

TV SYSTEM 525

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Setup (setting) 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

Hold down the STAND BY button and press the FF button to switch to the next user file. Hold down the STAND BY button and press the REW button to switch to the previous user file.

FF REW FF FF FF FF FF

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 V BLANK MENU
Repeat 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.
<Note> 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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Press the MENU button.

Setup menus

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.

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No. 111 Superimposed display FRZ MODE SEL No. 0002
Superimposed display DIS STBOFF SOF&EJ
This selects the output picture in the STANDBY OFF (HALF LOADING) and EJECT modes. 0: The video output is muted. 1: When the STANDBY OFF (HALF LOADING) mode is established, the picture being played back at the time is frozen and output. 2: When the STANDBY OFF (HALF LOADING) or EJECT mode is established, the picture being played back at the time is frozen and output. <Notes> Field freeze is used for freezing the picture. In the EJECT mode, freeze frames are output only when 2 (BLACK), 3 (BLACK1), 4 (GRAY) or 5 (GRAY1) is selected as the setup menu item No. 105 (AUTO EE SEL) setting. This selects whether video input switching using the INPUT SELECT switch is to be enabled or disabled. 0: Video input switching using the INPUT SELECT switch is enabled. 1: Video input switching using the INPUT SELECT switch is disabled. 2: Video input switching using the INPUT SELECT switch after the unit has been transferred to a recording (but not editing) mode is disabled. <Note> Even when the 1 (ON) or 2 (REC) setting is selected to disable video input switching using the INPUT SELECT switch, it is still possible to set the setup menu item No. 600 (INT SG). This selects whether audio input switching using the INPUT SELECT switch is to be enabled or disabled. 0: Audio input switching using the INPUT SELECT switch is enabled. 1: Audio input switching using the INPUT SELECT switch is disabled. 2: Audio input switching using the INPUT SELECT switch after the unit has been transferred to a recording (but not editing) mode is disabled. <Note> Even when the 1 (ON) or 2 (REC) setting is selected to disable audio input switching using the INPUT SELECT switch, it is still possible to set the setup menu items No. 700 (INT SG), No. 715 (CH1 IN SEL), No. 716 (CH2 IN SEL), No. 717 (CH3 IN SEL), No. 718 (CH4 IN SEL), No. 719 (DIGI IN SEL12) and No. 720 (DIGI IN SEL34). This selects whether to cause the REC INHIBIT lamp to flash or light up when the cassette has been set to the accidental erasure prevention status. 0: The lamp lights up. 1: The lamp flashes. <Note> When the REC INHIBIT switch is set to ON, the REC INHIBIT lamp always lights regardless of the general setting status. This selects whether to enable or disable the operation of the EJECT button on the front panel. 0: Operation is disabled while the unit is in the recording mode. 1: Operation is enabled in all modes.

V IN SEL INH

OFF ON REC

A IN SEL INH

REC INH LAMP

LIGHT FLASH

EJECT SW INH

REC OFF

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No. 116 Superimposed display EJECT LAMP No. 0000 0001
Superimposed display MODE1 MODE2
Selects whether the EJECT lamp is to remain lit or be turned off in the cassette out status. 0: The EJECT lamp remains lit. 1: The EJECT lamp goes off. Selects ON or OFF for the multi-cue function. 0: Multi-cue function OFF 1: Multi-cue function ON <Notes> Editing cannot be performed when ON has been selected as the multi-cue function setting. When the multi-cue function is set to ON in the editing mode selection status, the editing channel selection buttons are automatically released. When the multi-cue function has been set to ON, the deckto-deck facility cannot be used. When the multi-cue function has been set to ON, the mode cannot be indicated on the front panel counter display. Selects the cue point registration operation when the multicue function has been set to ON. 0: Registration takes place on the selected page, and 8 cue points can be registered. 1: When the page on which cue points are being registered has been filled, registration automatically continues on the next page. A total of 80 cue points can be registered on up to 10 pages. Selects the registration operation which is to be performed if all the cue points have already been registered when the multi-cue function has been set to ON. 0: The registration operation is not performed. 1: The registration operation is continued. If MANU has been selected as the setup menu No. 131 (PAGE MODE) setting, the cue point is registered in CUE 1 on the same page; if AUTO has been selected, it is registered in CUE01.

SRC PROTECT

DRUM STDBY

STOP PROTECT

STEP HALF
<Note> The cumulative standby time at the same tape position increases when transmitting programmes or otherwise using identical materials repeatedly.

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<TIME CODE>
No. 500 Superimposed display VITC BLANK No. 0000 0001
Superimposed display BLANK THRU
For selecting whether to output the VITC signal at the positions selected by setup menu items No. 501 (VITC POS-1) and No. 502 (VITC POS-2). 0: VITC signals are not output. 1: VITC signals are output. This sets the position where the VITC signal is to be inserted. <Note> The same line as the one used for the setup menu item No. 502 (VITC POS-2) setting cannot be set.

VITC POS-1

625 mode 0000. 0004. mode 0000. 0006. mode 0000. 0006. mode 0000. 0008. 0001 0002
7L. 11L. 22L 10L. 16L. 20L 7L. 13L. 22L 10L. 18L. 20L TC&UB TC UB

VITC POS-2

This sets the position where the VITC signal is to be inserted. <Note> The same line as the one used for the setup menu item No. 501 (VITC POS-1) setting cannot be set.

TCG REGEN

This selects the signal to be regenerated when the time code generator (TCG) in the REGEN mode. 0: Both the time code and user bit are regenerated. 1: Only the time code is regenerated. 2: Only the user bit is regenerated. This selects whether the time code is to be regenerated during automatic editing using the units control panel. 0: Time code is regenerated with assemble or insert editing. 1: Time code is regenerated with assemble editing. 2: Time code is regenerated with insert editing. 3: Setting complies with REGEN/PRESET switch setting. This selects the time code to be used when an external time code is to be used. 0: The LTC of the TIME CODE IN connector is used. 1: The video signal VITC is used. This sets the usage status of the user bit of the time code generated by the TCG. 0: NOT SPECIFIED (character set not specified) 1: ISO CHARACTER (8 bits character set based on ISO646, ISO2022) 2: UNASSIGNED 1 (undefined) 3: UNASSIGNED 2 (undefined) 4: UNASSIGNED 3 (undefined) 5: PAGE/LINE 6: UNASSIGNED 4 (undefined) 7: UNASSIGNED 5 (undefined)

REGEN MODE

AS&IN ASSEM INSRT SW LTC VITC

EXT TC SEL

BINARY GP

0006 0007

110 111

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<TIME CODE> (continued)
No. 507 Superimposed display PHASE CORR No. 0000 0001
This selects whether to control the phase correction of the LTC generated by the TCG. 0: Phase correction control is not performed. 1: Phase correction control is performed. This selects whether the CF flag of the TCG is to ON. 0: CF flag is OFF. 1: CF flag is ON. This selects the DF/NDF mode for CTL and TCG. 0: Drop frame mode. 1: Non-drop frame mode. <Notes> DF mode is valid only when the LOCAL/REMOTE switch is set to LOCAL or the setup menu No. 001 (LOCAL ENA) is set to ENA. This setup menu is not displayed in the 625 mode. This is used to switch the phase of the time code, which is output from the TIME CODE OUT connector, for the external LTC input when the TC INT/EXT switch is at the EXT position. 0: Time code is synchronized with output video signal. 1: Time code is synchronized with external time code input. This selects how the VITC which is to be superimposed onto the output video signal is to be output. 0: During recording: The input time code, which was selected by the setup menu No. 505 (EXT TC SEL) setting and TC INT/EXT switch, is output as the VITC. During playback: The time code recorded in the SBC area is output as the VITC. 1: During recording: The time code detected from the input video signal is output as the VITC. During playback: The time code recorded in the VAUX area is output as the VITC. <Note> The time code detected from the input video signal is automatically recorded in the VAUX area while pictures are being recorded.

Audio signal A Audio signal B
Noise appears at the edit splice.
When the edit point splicing selection (setup menu No. 311 and 312) is FADE
V fade is performed instantaneously to eliminate the noise.
<Notes> When the playback fade selection (No. 727) is CUT, cut processing is performed for all splices. When the playback fade selection (No. 727) is FADE, V fade processing is performed for all splices.

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Audio recording channel and monitor output selection

Audio recording channel

The audio recording channels are selected on the AUDIO setup menu as shown below. Recording track CH1 CH2 CH3 CH4 CUE Recording signal CH1 input/CH2 input/CH1 input + CH2 input CH3 input/CH4 input/CH3 input + CH4 input CH3 input/CH4 input/CH3 input + CH4 input CUE input/CH1 input/CH2 input/CH3 input/CH4 input/ CH1 input + CH2 input/CH3 input + CH4 input/CH1 input + CH2 input + CH3 input + CH4 input ENGLISH
CH1 input/CH2 input/CH1 input + CH2 input

Monitor output channel

The monitor output channels are selected using the MONITOR SELECT switch as shown below. Monitor output L R Output signal CH1/CH2/CH3/CH4/CH1+CH2/CH3+CH4/CH1+CH3/ CH2+CH4/CUE CH1/CH2/CH3/CH4/CH1+CH2/CH3+CH4/CH1+CH3/ CH2+CH4/CUE

MONITOR SELECT switch

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Printed circuit board

Printed circuit board F8 board ADDA1 Abbr. name SW1 Full name Audio Input Impedance SW Audio Input Impedance SW Function This sets the CH1 audio input impedance. HIGH/600 This sets the CH2 audio input impedance. HIGH/600 This sets the CH3 audio input impedance. HIGH/600 This sets the CH4 audio input impedance. HIGH/600 This sets the CUE input impedance. HIGH/600 Factory setting
SW 101 Audio Input Impedance SW SW 141 Audio Input Impedance SW H1 board CUE SW101 Cue Input Impedance SW

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Rack mounting
The unit can be mounted into a 19-inch standard rack if the optional rack-mounting adaptors (AJ-MA75P) are used. For the installation rails, it is recommended that the rail and bracket for 18" length (model number CC3061-99-0400) of Chassis Trak be used. If an even greater clearance is to be left between the VTR and rack when the VTR is pulled out, however, it is recommended that the 22" long Chassis Trak (model number CC-3001-99-0191) be used. (The complete slide rail and bracket unit is not available from Panasonic.) For further details, consult with your dealer. Use the removed screw to attach the inner members of the slide rails. Refer to below for the places where they are to be secured with the screws.

Locations where the screws are secured on right (R) side of inner members of slide rails

Inner member

Attach the inner members at the same symmetrical positions on the left (L) side. Note: The letters A to H are not actually marked on the side panels.
The length of the screws used is subject to restriction. Use screws which are less than 10 mm long in their place. 6 screws must be used to secure each inner member. When using the 22" long slide rails, secure the screws at 4 locations.
Attach the outer member brackets to the rack. Check that the height is the same for the left and right brackets. Remove the four screws at the front for attaching the left and right side panels. Attach the AJ-MA75P rack mount adapter using the 4 screws included.

Rack-mounting adaptors

Remove the 4 rubber legs from the bottom of the unit, and install the unit in the rack. After the unit has been installed, check that it moves smoothly along the rails.
Standard rack Fasten it to the rack with set screws.
<Notes> Keep the temperature inside the rack to between 5C and 40C. Bolt the rack securely to the floor so that it will not topple over when the VTR is drawn out.

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Video head cleaning
This unit is equipped with an auto head cleaning function which automatically reduces the amount of dirt on the video heads. However, in order to maximize the units reliability, it is recommended that the video heads be cleaned as and when appropriate. For further details on how to actually clean the heads, consult with one of our service companies or with your dealer.

Condensationy

Condensation occurs due to the same principle involved when droplets of water form on a window pane of a heated room. It occurs when the unit or tape is moved between places where the temperature or humidity varies greatly or when, for instance: It is moved to a very humid place full of steam or a room immediately after it has been heated up. It is suddenly moved from a cold location to a hot or humid location. When moving the unit to locations such as these, leave it standing for about 10 minutes rather than switching on the power immediately. If condensation has formed on or in the unit, the AUTO OFF lamp lights and the cassette tape is automatically ejected. Keep the power supplied and simply wait until the AUTO OFF lamp goes off. <Note> Do not use alcohol, benzine, paint thinners or any other solvents. They cause discoloration of the units external parts surfaces and mar the paint finish.
Installing the mechanism dust protector
Mechanism dust protector w Insert the protrusion under the top-front metal plate. Protrusion Protrusion q Insert the protrusion alongside the metal plate inside the mechanism.

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Error messages

When a warning occurs in this unit, the warning lamp lights up. Opening the DIAG menu will display the warning description on the counter display and the monitor. Also, when an abnormal operation is detected in this unit, the AUTO OFF lamp lights up and a message appears on the counter display.

DIAG menu

ENGLISH This display the VCR information. VCR information includes WARNING information, serial number of the unit and HOURS METER (usage time) information. A DIAG menu appears on the monitor when the monitor is connected to the VIDEO OUT 3 connector on the connector section.

Displaying the DIAG menu

Press the DIAG button. The DIAG menu screen is displayed on the monitor, and the message is displayed on the counter display. The WARNING information, serial number of the unit and HOURS METER information can be switched by pressing the search buttons. Press the DIAG button again to return to the original display.
TC SET SHIFT ADJ START W DVCPRO SCH CHMULTI CUE REC 4 CF CHCH3 CHCUE 8 TC ASMBL VIDEO RESET

HUE CF

WARNING information display
A warning message is displayed whenever a warning occurs (the warning lamp lights up). When warnings have not been detected, NO WARNING is displayed. When multiple warning occur, the descriptions for each warning can be checked by turning the search dial.

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Displaying the HOURS METER information
Turn the search dial to move the cursor ( the counter display.
Item No. Ser H00 H01 H02 OPERATION DRUM RUN TAPE RUN Item Displays the units serial No. Displays the time that the power has been supplied in one-hour units. Displays the time that the drum has been rotating in one-hour units. Displays the time that the tape has been running during FF, REW, PLAY, SEARCH (JOG, VAR, SHTL), REC, and EDIT modes (except for STILL in the JOG, VAR or SHTL mode) in one-hour units. The number of times for threading/unthreading is displayed in single units. Displays the time that the drum has been rotating in one-hour units. (Can be reset) Displays the time that the tape has been running during FF, REW, PLAY, SEARCH (JOG, VAR, SHTL), REC, and EDIT modes (except for STILL in the JOG, VAR or SHTL mode) in one-hour units. (Can be reset) The number of times for threading/unthreading is displayed in single units. (Can be reset) The number of times the power has been turned on is displayed in single units.

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SDTI interface board
Digital data input/output operations using the SDTI format*1 (compressed digital interface) are enabled by installing the AJ-YAC960P SDTI interface board (optional accessory) in this unit. *1: SDTI (serial data transport interface) complies with the SMPTE 305M standard. The data stream format transferred via the SDTI complies with the SMPTE 321M standard.
How to use the SDTI/SDI common input signals
1. Using the signals as the SDI input signals
1-1 When MANU has been selected as the setup menu No. 650 (SER IN MODE) setting Select SDI using the INPUT SELECT switch on the front panel. 1-2 When AUTO has been selected as the setup menu No. 650 (SER IN MODE) setting Select SDTI or SDI using the INPUT SELECT switch on the front panel. SDI is automatically selected according to the input signal.
2. Using the signals as the SDTI input signals
2-1 When MANU has been selected as the setup menu No. 650 (SER IN MODE) setting Select SDTI using the INPUT SELECT switch on the front panel. 2-2 When AUTO has been selected as the setup menu No. 650 (SER IN MODE) setting Select SDTI or SDI using the INPUT SELECT switch on the front panel. SDI is automatically selected according to the input signal. 2-3 Selecting the time code To select the time code of the SDTI input signal, set the TC INT/EXT switch to EXT, and select VITC using setup menu No. 505 (EXT TC SEL). <Notes> When SDTI has been selected as the input signals, the SDTI signals are selected along with the video and audio signals. The video and audio signals in the SDTI input signals cannot be adjusted. The VIDEO INPUT LEVEL display is fixed at 0 dB. Only SDTI signals in the DVCPRO50 or DVCPRO format selected by setup menu No. 012 (SYS FORMAT) can be recorded. However, no guarantees are made either for the recording or for the EE pictures and sound when playback signals other than the regular 1 playback signals have been input.

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How to use the SDTI/SDI common output signals
1. Using the signals as the SDI output signals
1-1 When playing back a DVCPRO50 or DVCPRO format tape in the EE mode Select SDI as the setup menu No. 652 (SER OUT1 SEL) setting. 1-2 When playing back a DV or DVCAM format tape Select SDI or AUTO as the setup menu No. 652 (SER OUT1 SEL) setting.
2. Using the signals as the SDTI output signals
2-1 When playing back a DVCPRO50 or DVCPRO format tape in the EE mode Select SDTI or AUTO as the setup menu No. 652 (SER OUT1 SEL) setting. 2-2 When playing back a DV or DVCAM format tape Select SDTI as the setup menu No. 652 (SER OUT1 SEL) setting. <Notes> When playing back a DV or DVCAM format tape, DV compressed signals*1 serve as the SDTI output. The video and audio signals in the SDTI output signals cannot be adjusted. During SLOW/STILL playback, the unprocessed video and audio signals are output as the SDTI output. When these video and audio signals are to be monitored using another device, they may differ from the video and audio signals played back by this unit. *1: Compliant with IEC61834-2.

ENCODER REMOTE (15P)

Pin No. 5 Signal BLACK LEVEL C LEVEL GND +12V 10 Pin No. 6 Signal SYSTEM H 0 7SYS.SC COARSE (2) 12V CHROMA PHASE VIDEO LEVEL 15 Pin No. 13 Signal RET GND 14 SYS.SC FINE SYS.SC COARSE (1)

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Specifications

GENERAL

Power supply: AC V, Hz Power consumption: 280 W
Operating ambient temperature: Operating ambient humidity: Weight: Dimensions (W H D): Recording format: Recording video signal: Recording audio signal: Recording tracks:
Tape speed: Recording time: Tape: FF/REW time: Digital slow: Editing accuracy: Tape timer accuracy: Servo lock time:
5C to 40C 10% to 90% (no condensation) 20 kg 424 (max. 435.4) 175.mm (Not including the support legs, connectors, and JOG dial) DVCPRO50/DVCPRO format selectable 625i/525i selectable DVCPRO50; 48 kHz 16-bit 4 channels DVCPRO; 48 kHz 16-bit 2 channels Digital video audio; helical track The time code is recorded in the sub-code area. Cue track; 1 track Control track; 1 track 67.708 mm/sec (625i) 67.640 mm/sec (525i) 92 minutes (using the AJ-5P92LP) 33 minutes (using the AJ-5P33MP) Metal tape Less than 3 min (with AJ-5P92LP) Less than 2 min (with AJ-5P33MP) DVCPRO50/DVCPRO; 1 to +2 speed DV/DVCAM; 1 to +1 speed 0 frames (using the time code) 1 frame (using the continuous CTL signal) Less than 0.5 sec (colour framing/standby ON)
Digital video Sampling frequencies: Quantizing: Video compression method: Video compression rate: Error correction: Video recording/playback bit rate: 625i/525i; Y; 13.5 MHz, PB/PR; 6.75 MHz (DVCPRO50) 8 bits DCT + adaptive sampling + variable-length encoding DVCPRO50; 1/3.3 DVCPRO; 1/5 Reed-Solomon product code DVCPRO50; 50 Mbps DVCPRO; 25 Mbps
Digital IN/Analogue Component OUT Video bandwidth: 625i; Y; 25 Hz to 5.5 MHZ (0.5 dB), 5.75 MHZ (2.0 dB) PB/PR; 25 Hz to 2.5 MHZ (0.5 dB), 2.75 MHZ (2.0 dB) 525i; Y; 30 Hz to 5.5 MHZ (1.0 dB), 5.75 MHZ (2.0 dB) PB/PR; 30 Hz to 2.5 MHZ (1.0 dB), 2.75 MHZ (2.0 dB) S/N ratio: Better than 60 dB K factor: Less than 1% Y/PB, PR delay: Max. 10 ns Video input connector Analogue component input (option):
BNC 3 (Y, PB, PR) Y; 1.0 Vp-p, 75 PB/PR; 0.7 Vp-p, 75 (100% colour bar, 0% black level) Analogue composite input (option): BNC 2, loop-through, 75 on/off Reference input: Analogue composite, BNC 2, loop-through, 75 on/off Serial digital component input: Complies with SMPTE 259M-C/EBU Tech.3267-E standard, BNC 2, active through SDTI input (option): Complies with SMPTE 305M/321M standard, BNC 2, active through (also serves as SDI input connector)

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Video Output Connector Analogue component output: BNC 3 (Y, PB, PR) Y; 1.0 Vp-p, 75 PB/PR ; 0.7 Vp-p, 75 (100% colour bar, 0% black level) BNC 3, video 1, video 2 (video/WFM selectable), video 3 (superimpose on/off) BNC 3, complies with SMPTE 259M-C/EBU Tech.3267-E standard, SDI 1, SDI 2, SDI 3, (superimpose on/off) BNC 1, complies with SMPTE 305M/321M standard (also serves as SDI1 output connector) 3 dB 3 dB 3 dB mV 15 sec 180

AJDVCPRO50 Studio VTR (525/625 switchable)
A Digital Studio Master VTR for High-End Bro
Standing at the top of the DVCPRO50 series, the new AJ-D960 studio VTR has superior 4:2:2 component video picture quality and 4-channel digital audio needed for high-end broadcasting and production. Features such as variable slow-motion playback at -1 to +2 times normal speed make the AJ-D960 ideal for live and taped sporting events. Add an optional SDTI board and the AJ-D960 is ready for high-speed transferring both 50-Mbps and 25-Mbps images at twice the normal speed. The AJ-D960 is versatile, too it's switchable between the DVCPRO50/DVCPRO and 525/625 formats, and it can play DV-based formats tapes. This high performance digital VTR has everything you need in a master studio VTR.

Master Quality

The AJ-D960 offers superior 4:2:2 digital component video picture quality and 4-channel digital audio geared to high-end broadcasting and production needs. Thanks to features such as variable slow-motion playback from -1x (reverse) to 2x normal speed in both DVCPRO50 and DVCPRO modes, the AJ-D960 is an outstanding choice for live sports relays and sports program production.
oadcasting and Production
Master Multi-Format Versatility
The AJ-D960 has the extra versatility you need in a master studio VTR. It's fully switchable between the DVCPRO50/DVCPRO formats for recording, and in playback it switches automatically according to the format of the tape inserted. Also, both 525/625 modes are selectable at the front sub panel. The AJ-D960 also plays back the DV-based formats tapes.

Master Interface

The AJ-D960 comes standard with SDI, AES/EBU audio, and analog interfaces. Adding an optional board also allows the AJ-D960 to transfer compressed images and sound via SDTI. Using SDTI it can also transfer DVCPRO50 and DVCPRO data at twice the normal speed. This network-ready VTR can bring much higher efficiency to your broadcast operations.
The Superior Digital Quality You Need for Studio Production

4:2:2 Component Video

DVCPRO50 lets you create high-end video productions with 4:2:2 component video recording and playback. Featuring a 3.3:1 compression ratio, picture degradation is minimal during both compression and decompression, so the 4:2:2 images retain their superior quality.
DVCPRO50/DVCPRO Switchable Recording
The AJ-D960 can record and play back in both the DVCPRO50 and DVCPRO formats. In DVCPRO50, the AJ-D960 can record up to 92 minutes onto an AJ-5P92LP compact 1/4" cassette tape, while in DVCPRO mode recording time is doubled, to 184 minutes*. In playback, the AJ-D960 automatically detects which format the tape was recorded in and switches accordingly.
*When recording in the DVCPRO50 format onto a DVCPRO tape, the recording time will be half that indicated on the cassette.

4-Channel Digital Audio

The AJ-D960 has four channels of high-quality 48-kHz/16-bit digital audio. A level meter for each channel provides a continuous display of the recording or playback level. A linear cue audio track adds convenience when searching for edit points.
*There are two digital audio channels in DVCPRO mode.

Digital Slow Motion

The AJ-D960 offers variable slow and fast motion playback for superior picture quality in either forward or reverse at 1x to +2x normal speed in both DVCPRO50 and DVCPRO. Speed can be set for optimum creative results. DVCPRO50: DVCPRO: DV: 1x 1x 1x to to to +2x +2x 1x
DVCPRO/DVCPRO50 Cassette Tapes

DV Playback Capability

For added versatility, the AJ-D960 can play back DV-based formats tapes. It plays standard DV tapes just as they are, and can play Mini-DV tapes using the AJ-CS455P adaptor.*
*The AJ-D960 cannot record on Mini-DV cassettes, even with the AJ-CS455P cassette adaptor. *The AJ-D960 cannot play back Mini-DV cassette tapes recorded in LP mode, or longtime Mini-DV cassette tapes (SP mode 80 minutes/LP mode 120 minutes), even with the AJ-CS455P cassette adaptor.
Complete Editing Functions in both DVCPRO50 and DVCPRO Modes
The AJ-D960 offers both assemble and insert editing functions, as well as preview, review and trim functions. Using the RS-422A control interface, single-event editing and audio split are possible with industry standard edit controllers.
Records and Plays Back in the PAL System (625)
The AJ-D960 can record or play back the 625 video signals used in the PAL broadcast system. It comes fully equipped with digital (SDI) input and output and analog component/ composite output in 625.

High-Speed Search

The AJ-D960 features shuttle search in forward and reverse at up to 32 times normal speed in both DVCPRO50 and DVCPRO modes. The shuttle function includes Jog mode.
Channel Condition Indication
In digital recording, the channel condition indicates playback quality. Lamps on the front panel give the operator the convenience of seeing the actual condition.

Reliability

The AJ-D960 continues the DVCPRO heritage of highly reliable top- performance VTRs. The tape handling mechanism is designed for gentle yet positive tape movement,ensuring long term dependability for both the tape cassette and the tape transport.
Easy Set-Up With On-Screen Display
A number of initial settings can be changed easily with on-screen convenience. The display combines a simple, straight-forward control panel with a host of functions.

Linear Editing with To-the-Frame Precision
The use of intra-frame compression in both DVCPRO50 and DVCPRO modes enables tape-to-tape editing with to-the-frame precision. There's no picture degradation in the edit points.

Sub Panel

The Expandability You Need for Future Broadcast Systems
Data Transfer at 2x Normal Speed
Add an optional SDTI (Serial Data Transport Interface) board AJ-YAC960P, and the AJ-D960 can transfer compressed data at 2x normal speed. This gives you high-speed data transfer without the quality loss that occurs from decompression and recompression. The AJ-D960 can playback at 2x normal speed in both DVCPRO50 and DVCPRO modes. This lets you transfer data to other peripheral at twice normal speed.
Analog Input/Output and Remote
The unit comes standard with output video signals. Output of either 525-format or 625-format signals is also possible. Select from the following four optional boards for analog video input. AJ-YA955: 525 High-Performance 10-bit AJ-YA958P: 525 Standard 8-bit AJ-YA956E: 625 High-Performance10-bit AJ-YA957E: 625 Standard 8-bit The AJ-D960 comes standard with analog audio input/output (4 channels). The AJ-D960 also comes standard with RS-422A (9-pin), RS-232C (25-pin) and parallel (25-pin) remote interfaces.

Digital Interfaces

The AJ-D960 comes standard with SDI (Serial Digital Interface), allowing input/output of 525/625 digital component signals. SDTI is available by adding the optional AJ-YAC960P board, which then allows input/output of SDTI. The AJ-D960 comes standard with AES/EBU digital audio in/out (4 channels).
Compact Size, Easy Installation and Easy to Carry
With its compact 4U size, the AJ-D960 fits into a 19-inch rack using the optional AJ-MA75* rack mount adaptor for easy installation both in the studio and in OB vans. Easy-to-carry handles are also comes standard with AJ-D960.
*Slide rail not included.
Playback-SLOW L Flying Erase Rec.-L
Playback-SLOW R DV-L DV-R
Playback-SLOW L Playback R

tation Ro

Playback L Playback SLOW R

DV-L DV-R Playback-SLOW L
Rec.-R Flying Erase Playback-SLOW R

Head Construction

OPTION

AJ-YAC960P SDTI Board

SDTI Digital Component (525/625)

Normal Speed

AJ-YA956E* or AJ-YA957E 625 Analog Input Board Analog Component (625) Analog Composite (625) AJ-YA955* or AJ-YA958P 525 Analog Input Board Analog Component (525) Analog Composite (525)
Normal and 2x normal Speed

STANDARD

SDI Digital Component (525/625) SDI Digital Component (525/625) Analog Component (525/625) Analog Composite (525/625)

AJ-D960

*: AJ-YA956E and AJ-YA955 provide high-performance video performance. The two analog input boards cannot be used at the same time.

AJ-YAC960P

AJ-YA955

AJ-YA958P

AJ-YA956E

AJ-YA957E

AJ-CS455P

Mini-DV Cassette Adaptor

SDTI Board (525/625)
525 High-Performance Analog Input Board

525 Analog Input Board

625 High-Performance Analog Input Board

625 Analog Input Board

AJ-MA75P
Rack Mount Adaptor (slide rail, not included)
BNC x 3 (SDI3: Super on/off), SMPTE 259M-C BNC x 3 (Video 3: Super on/off) BNC x 1 with AJ-YAC960P, SMPTE 305M/321M (SDI out serves as a SDTI out, too) BNC x 3(Y/PB/PR), Y: 1.0Vp-p, 75 PB/PR: 0.525/0.757Vp-p, switchable, 75 (75% color bar, 0% set up)
General Power Supply: AC120V 10%, 50 to 60 Hz Power Consumption: 280W (full operation) Operating Temperature: 5C to 40C (41 F to 104 F) Operating Humidity: 10% to 90% (non dew) Weight: 44.09 lbs (20 kg) Dimensions (WxHxD): 16-11/16" x 6-7/8" x 16-3/8" (424 x 175 x 415 mm) Recording Format: DVCPRO50/DVCPRO switchable Recording Track: Digital Video: 525/625 switchable Digital Audio: 4 channels (50 Mbps) 2 channels (25 Mbps) TC: Subcode area Cue: 1 longitudinal track CTL: 1 longitudinal track Tape Speed: 525: 67.640mm/s (DVCPRO50) 625: 67.708mm/s (DVCPRO50) Rec/Play Time: Max. 92 minutes with AJ-5P92LP Tape: 1/4" metal particle FF/REW Time: Less than 3 minutes with AJ-5P92LP Search Speed: 32x (in color) Digital Slowmotion: 1x to +2x (DVCPRO50/DVCPRO) Editing Accuracy: 0 frame (TC) Tape Timer Accuracy: 1 frame (continuous CTL) Servo Lock Time: Within 0.5 sec (color framing/standby ON) Video Sampling Frequency: Quantization: Error Correction: Compression Method: Compression Ratio: Bit Rate:

[Component In] with optional AJ-YA956E or AJ-YA957E 625 Bandwidth: Y: 25Hz to 5.5MHz 1dB, 5.75MHz 2dB PB/PR: 25Hz to 2.5MHz 1dB, 2.75MHz 2dB S/N ratio: 55 dB or more K factor : 1% or less Y/PB, PR Delay: 20 nsec or less [Composite In] with optional AJ-YA955 or AJ-YA958P 525 Bandwidth: Y: 30Hz to 5.0MHz 1dB, 5.75MHz 3dB K factor : 1% or less Y/C Delay: 10 nsec or less [Composite In] with optional AJ-YA956E or AJ-YA957E 625 Bandwidth: Y: 25Hz to 4.5MHz 1dB, 5.75MHz 3dB K factor: 1% or less Y/C Delay: 20 nsec or less Audio Sampling Frequency: Quantization: Error Correction: Frequency Response: Dynamic Range: Distortion: Cross Talk: Wow & Flutter: Headroom: Emphasis: Cue Track:
Video Output SDI: Analog Composite: SDTI (option):

Analog Component:

Audio Input Analog(CH1/2/3/4):
Y: 13.5MHz, PB/PR: 6.75MHz 8 bits Reed-solomon product code DCT + Adaptive quantization + VLC 3.3:1 (DVCPRO50), 5:1 (DVCPRO) 50 Mbps (DVCPRO50) 25 Mbps (DVCPRO) [Digital In/Composite Out] (standard) 525 Bandwidth: Y: 30Hz to 4.5MHz 0.5dB 625 Bandwidth: Y: 25Hz to 4.5MHz 0.5dB S/N ratio: 60dB or more K factor: 1% or less Y/C Delay: 10 nsec or less [Digital In/Component Out] (standard) 525 Bandwidth: Y: 30Hz to 5.75MHz 0.5dB PB/PR: 30Hz to 2.75MHz 0.5dB 625 Bandwidth: Y: 25Hz to 5.75MHz 1dB PB/PR: 25Hz to 2.75MHz 1dB S/N ratio: 60dB or more K factor: 1% or less Y/PB, PR Delay: 10 nsec or less [Component In] with optional AJ-YA955 or AJ-YA958P 525 Bandwidth: Y: 30Hz to 5.75MHz 1dB PB/PR: 30Hz to 2.75MHz 1 dB S/N Retio: 55 dB or more K factor: 1% or less Y/C Delay: 10 nsec or less
48kHz (sync. with video) 16 bits Reed-solomon product code 20Hz to 20kHz, 1.0dB (reference level) More than 90dB (1kHz, emphasis off, "A" weighted) within 0.05% (1kHz, reference level) Less than 80dB (1kHz, between any 2ch) Below measurable limit 20 dB (525)/18 dB (625) T1=50s, T2=15sec (ON/OFF) 300Hz to 6kHz (3dB)
XLR x 4, +4/0/20 dBu switchable, 600/high-impedance switchable Digital(CH1/2, CH3/4): XLR x 2, AES/EBU Serial Digital: BNC x 2, (active through), SMPTE 259M-C/272M-A Cue: XLR x 1, +4/0/20/60 dBu switchable, 600/high-impedance switchable Audio Output Analog (CH1/2/3/4):
Video Out Adjustment Range Composite Video In: 3 dB Video Gain: 3 dB Chroma Gain: 3 dB Chroma Phase: 30 Setup: 14 IRE Sync Phase: 8 s SC Phase: 180 Video Input SDI: Reference: SDTI (option):
XLR x 4, Low-impedance, +4/0/20 dBu switchable Digital (CH1/2, CH3/4): XLR x 2, AES/EBU Serial Digital: BNC x 1, SMPTE 259M-C/272M-A Cue: XLR x 1, Low-impedance, +4/0/20 dBu switchable Monitor: XLR x 2, Low-impedance, +4/0/20 dBu switchable Phones: M6, variable level control, 8 Others TC IN: TC OUT: RS-422A IN: RS-422A OUT: RS-232C: Parallel IN/OUT: Encoder Remote:
XLR x 1, 0.5 to 8.0 Vp-p XLR x 1, 2.0 Vp-p D-sub 9 pin RS-422A I/F D-sub 9 pin RS-422A I/F D-sub 25 pin RS-232C I/F D-sub 25 pin D-sub 15 pin

Analog Component: (Input: option) (Output: standard)
Analog Composite : (option)
BNC x 2 (active through), SMPTE 259M-C BNC x 2 (loop-through) 75 On/Off BNC x 2 (active through) with AJ-YAC960P, SMPTE 305M/321M (SDI in serves as a SDTI in, too) BNC x 3 (Y/PB/PR), Y: 1.0Vp-p, 75 PB/PR: 0.525/0.757Vp-p, switchable, 75 (75% color bar, 0% set up) BNC x 2 (loop-through), 75 On/Off
Weight and dimensions shown are approximate. Specifications are subject to change without notice. These products may be subject to export regulations.
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