Contents

Read this first!.. 2 Introduction.. 6 Features.. 6 Parts and their functions. 9
Front panel (1)..9 Front panel (2)..10 Front panel (3)..11 Display panel..12 Rear panel...14

Setup menus.. 32

Menus which are displayed.. 32 SYSTEM... 36 BASIC... 37 Formats for playback.. 39 OPERATION.. 40 INTERFACE.. 43 EDIT.. 44 TAPE PROTECT.. 45 TIME CODE... 45 VIDEO... 47 AUDIO... 51 DIF... 53 MENU... 54
Reference signals. 16 Reference frequencies.. 17 Tapes... 18 Connections.. 19
Example of connections with an editing controller..19

Time code/user bits.. 55

Timecodes recorded by this product. 56
IEEE1394 digital interface.. 20
Settings for this unit..20 Precautions for use..20
VANC data recording/playback. 21
VANC data recording..21 VANC data playback..21
Superimpose screen. 57 Video head cleaning.. 58 Condensation.. 58 Maintenance.. 58 Error messages.. 59
DIAG menu.. 59 Displaying the DIAG menu.. 59 Displaying the HOURS METER information. 59 UMID information display.. 60 Displaying the warning information. 61 Error messages.. 62
Joystick and Variable Speed Playback. 22
Joystick...22 Variable Speed Playback.22
PF (Programmable Function).. 23
Performing operations using the PF buttons.23 Operation using the PF buttons.23
Pause/Recording (Recording with pauses).. 24 Cue up.. 24 Repeat playback.. 25
Setting the BEGIN and END points..25 Setting the repeat playback mode..25
Emergency eject.. 64 Specifications.. 65
Recording from a variable frame rate camera.. 26
Recording the HD SDI output signal from a variable frame rate camera..26 Field displacement...26
Setup (initial settings).. 27
Setting method using the on-screen menus.27 Returning to the factory settings..27 Setting the user defaults..28 User default loading method.29 Menu protection method..30 Menu protection release method.30 System frequency switching.31 Procedure for shifting the system frequency.31

Introduction

This unit is a multi-format VTR capable of recording and playing back HD signals (1080i/59.94 Hz, 1080i/50 Hz, 720P/59.94 Hz, 720P/50 Hz) in DVCPRO HD-LP format using a small cassette tape 1/4 inch wide, HD (DVCPRO HD/DVCPRO HD-LP*) and SD (DVCPRO50/DVCPRO) recorded in DVCPRO format as well as conventional consumer DV/DVCAM tapes. A down-converter as a standard feature verifies all tapes using analog composite signals and SD SDI output. Similarly, each of the following output signals can be obtained. 720/25p over 60p sources can be converted to 1080/25 PsF or 576i format output signals. 720/50p over 60p sources can be converted to 720/50p, 1080/50i or 576i format output signals. The compact size and light weight of the unit enable it to be carried around and mounted in a standard rack with ease. You can perform the units settings interactively with the onscreen menus displayed on the TV monitor.

Editing function

Using the 9-pin serial remote (RS-422A), assembly or insertion is allowed. (Only with 1080i/59.94 Hz, 720P/59.94 Hz, 1080i/50 Hz, and 720P/50 Hz)

AUTO REC Feature

This unit can be connected to our camera recorder using HD SDI signals. It is possible to remotely turn ON/ OFF the recording feature of this unit by using overlapped commands.
Encoder remote controller function
Using the external encoder remote controller, each setting for the video output signal can be adjusted.
Follow-on recording function
Using the REC button and PAUSE button together activates the auto back function, enabling the next image to follow on from the last image with no disruptions in the continuity.

On-screen menu settings

Highly detailed and individualized function settings can be performed on-screen.

Time code

The unit is equipped with a built-in time code generator/ time code reader (TCG/TCR). Since time code signals can also be input from an external device, regeneration to an external time code is possible. Since the backup function using a backup battery is incorporated in the TCG (time code generator), time codes during free-run operations are retained even if the power of the unit is turned off.
Joystick and variable speed playback
The unit is equipped with a joystick (stick controller) for use of the search function during variable speed playback. In addition, the joystick allows convenient setting of the onscreen menu/time code generator.
Multi-functional interfaces Serial digital input/output
The units HD component serial I/O interface enables interfacing with HD component video signals and 8channel digital audio signals using a single BNC connector. (SMPTE 292M/296M/299M) The unit is also equipped with an SD downconverter as a standard feature so that SD component serial signals can be output as well. (SMPTE 259M-C, 272M-A, ITU-R BT.656-4)

Analog video output

Since the units down-converter comes as a standard feature, the analog composite signals can be monitored on an SD monitor.

9-pin remote

The units 9-pin remote control connector enables it to be operated with an external remote controller.
IEEE1394 digital input/output
Set to this position when controlling this unit with the AV/ C command of the 9-pin REMOTE, REMOTE of HD SDI, IEEE1394.
<Playback formats and output formats> Playback format DVCPRO HD-LP, DVCPRO HD DVCPRO50 DVCPRO DV, DVCAM Output format DVCPRO HD, DVCPRO50, DV DVCPRO50, DV DVCPRO, DV DV

Precautions for use

Connect the interface with another device on a 1:1 basis. If the E-92 warning (1394 INITIAL ERROR) is displayed, either re-connect the connecting cable or turn the VTRs power off and back on. The AV signals may be disrupted when the power of the connected devices is turned on or off and when the interface cable is connected or disconnected. When the input signals are switched or the mode is transferred, it may take a few seconds for the system to stabilize. Proceed with the recording operation only after the system has stabilized. The following situation applies when recording is to be performed by selecting the IEEE1394 digital interface input, and it applies with the signals which are output by the IEEE1394 digital interface. The audio level control knobs on the front panel do not work. The settings in menu No. 680/681/695 are ignored and the blanking will not be applied. When playback signals other than regular 1a speed playback signals have been input, no guarantees are made for the pictures and sound which will be recorded or for the EE-type pictures and sound. The following situation applies when the video input selection has been set as the IEEE1394 digital interface. The SDI signals, the analog video output signals and time code output signals become irregular in the EE mode. Do not use these signals for recording purposes. (The teletext signals and other signals superimposed onto the video output signals also become irregular.) During SLOW/STILL playback, unprocessed video and audio signals are output as the IEEE1394 digital interface output. When these video and audio signals are monitored using another device, they may differ from the video and audio signals played back by this unit. When the equipment for non-linear editing is connected to this unit, do not start any other application program than software for the non-linear edit. Non-linear editing equipment may garble the output video picture.
The incoming signal is limited to the format selected in menu No. 020 SYSTEM FORMAT. The output format is determined according to the list shown below.

Playback format DVCPRO HD-LP, DVCPRO HD DVCPRO50 DVCPRO DV, DVCAM Output data format DVCPRO HD, DVCPRO50, DV* DVCPRO50, DV* DVCPRO, DV DV
For EE mode or recording/editing (Including scene-to-scene continuity) DVCPRO HD* Select a value other than "1394" with the INPUT SELECT button on the front panel. * CH1/CH2 or CH3/CH4 can be selected as the output audio channel. With the following setting, the signal is not output from the IEEE1394 digital interface. When 23/24, 25 (HD), 25 (SD), 50 (HD), or 50 (SD) is selected in menu No. 025 SYTEM FREQ When the unit operates in 60 Hz/24 Hz
Be absolutely sure not to defeat the following safeguards when connecting the IEEE1394 cable.
(1) Ensure that the unit and all devices to be connected are grounded (or connected to a common ground). If the equipment cannot be grounded, first turn off the power of all the connected devices, and then disconnect and re-connect the IEEE1394 cable. (2) When connecting the unit to a device equipped with a 4-pin connector, connect the units connector (6-pin type) first. (3) When making a connection to a PC equipped with a 6-pin connector, connect the 1394 cable so that it mates properly with the 1394 connector. Bear in mind that if the plug is inserted the wrong way round, the unit may be damaged as a result.

VANC data recording

Detects the VANC data packets that multiplex recorded in the following range of the Y stream of HD SDI. 1080i: L9L20, L571L583 720P: L9L25 <Note> HANC data packets are not be detected.
Records VANC data packets up to the following volume in the VAUX region of the DVCPRO HD format in the order of the earlier line. 1080i: 5760 word/frame 720P: 2880 word/frame <Note> Data packets that exceed the capacity will not be recorded or played back.
Records the video signal from the HD SDI simultaneously. <Note> Recording and playback of VANC data only are not possible.

VANC data playback

Execute the recording with pauses. Press the REW button while the STOP button is pressed. The tape cues up to the starting point of the recording with an accuracy of 1 frame. Press the PLAY button to confirm the recording. Press the FF button while the STOP button is pressed. The tape cues up to the stopping point of the recording and stops 5 to 10 frames before the stopping point. Press the PAUSE button and then the REC button to move to the REC PAUSE mode. The tape cues up to the stopping point of the recording and stops 5 to 10 frames before the stopping point.

Repeat playback

Setting the BEGIN and END points Setting the repeat playback mode
Press the MENU button. Select menu item No. 161 CTL (TC) BGN or No. 162 END, and tilt the joystick right/left while pressing the SEARCH button. By operating the joystick, the user can choose whether or not to set the BEGIN and END points. --:--:--:-- appears on the display when the points are not set. If repeat playback is initiated in this state, the tape start will serve as the BEGIN point, and the tape end will serve as the END point. Press the joystick while the setting is displayed. The changed digits flash on the display.
Press the MENU button. Select menu item No.160 MEMORY MODE, and select the repeat playback mode.
Item setting OFF M-STOP Description of operation Normal operation When the tape is fast forwarded or rewound, it stops near the BEGIN point. When the tape is played as far as the END point, it is rewound to the BEGIN point where it stops. When the tape is played as far as the END point, it is rewound to the BEGIN point and played, and this sequence of operations is repeated.
Select TC or CTL using the COUNTER button. Incline the joystick to the left or right, and select the digits to change (flashing). The frame digits cannot be selected. 00 is always displayed for these digits. When the joystick is now inclined upward or downward, the value of the digits changes. The counter display is reset to 00:00:00:00 when the RESET button is pressed. After the settings have been completed, press the joystick. Press the MENU button.
Press the MENU button. A confirmation screen now appears. The settings are stored in the memory if the PLAY button is now pressed. The picture quality deteriorates when repeat playback is initiated for the same tape over and over again. As a general rule of thumb, replace the tape with a new one after playing back the tape for about 100 times. The output images to be displayed while the tape is being rewound to the BEGIN point in the repeat playback mode can be set using menu item No.163 REPT MODE. If FREEZE is selected as the REPT MODE setting and the tape end has been set as the END point, the playback image will not be frozen properly. Set the END point at a place on the tape where images have been recorded. If the counter display mode (TC or CTL), which was established when menu item No.161 CTL (TC) BGN and No.162 END were set, is different from the counter display mode (TC or CTL) in which repeat playback is to be initiated, the repeat lamp flashes, and the repeat playback operation cannot be performed. When repeat playback is to be initiated using a consumeruse DV and DVCAM tapes, the unit will not operate even if CONT has been selected as menu item No.160 MEMORY MODE setting.

Menu protection method

By switching to the menu protect mode, it is possible to disable the setup menu even if the MENU button on the front panel is pressed.
Menu protection release method
Press the MENU button. A select screen for the major menu items is displayed on the video monitor, and the names are displayed in the counter display. Press the RESET button. The unit will switch to the default setting mode, and the default screen will be displayed on the video monitor.
Press the MENU button when pressing the COUNTER button on the front panel. A select screen for the major menu items is displayed on the video monitor, and the names are displayed in the counter display. Execute the procedures from 2 to 3 described in the Menu protection method. The unit will be set to the menu protect setting mode, and the display for confirming menu protection will appear on the video monitor.
MENU PROTECT OK? YES<PLAY>/NO<STOP>
Tilt the joystick up/down to move the cursor to the PROTECT position on the default screen and then press the joystick. The unit will switch to the LOAD mode, and the LOAD screen will display on the video monitor. The item names will appear on the counter display.
Press the STOP button. The menu is displayed. Press the MENU button. The menu disappears, and the menu protect mode is released.
Press the PLAY button. The menu is displayed. Press the MENU button. The menu disappears and the unit will switch to the menu protect mode. If the MENU button is pressed while the menu protect mode is set, the message <MENU PROTECT> is displayed on the video monitor and the menu is displayed.
To enable ordinary menu operation while the menu protection mode is set, press the MENU button when pressing the COUNTER button on the front panel.
System frequency switching
<Selection of the record and playback format and the synchronizing signal depends on the operation mode>
NO.25 SYSTEM FERQ Recordable format 1080/59.94i (HD_LP) 720/59.94p (HD_LP) 720/60.00p (HD_LP) (Only the variable frame rate signal can be recorded.) 1080/50i (HD_LP) 720/50p (HD_LP) Playback permissible format 1080/59.94i 1080/60i 720/59.94p 720/60.00p 480/59.94i (50M, 25M, DV, DVCAM) 1080/50i 720/50p 576/50i (50M, 25M, DV, DVCAM) 576/25p over 50i (50M, 25M, DV) 1080/23.98p over 59.94i [2:3 mode] 1080/23.98p over 59.94i [2:3:3:2 advance mode] 720/23.98p over 59.94p 720/24p over 60.00p 480/23.98p over 59.94i [2:3 mode] 480/23.98p over 59.94i [2:3:3:2 advance mode] 720/25p over 60p Synchronized signal HD_REF (59.94Hz, 60Hz) SD_REF (59.94Hz) According to the setting in menu No. 031 OUT REF. HD_REF (50Hz) SD_REF (50Hz) According to the setting in menu No. 031 OUT REF.

Video output signal adjustments
The control matrix for the adjustments is shown in the table below. This function is not available for IEEE1394 digital output.
When CMPNT has been selected as the menu item No.650 STYLE setting Setting 05: ENCODER SEL 06: V LEVEL CTRL HD LOCAL SD BOTH HD External encoder remote controller/ AJ-HD1400 AJ-HD1400 AJ-HD1400 External encoder remote controller/ AJ-HD1400 AJ-HD1400 AJ-HD1400 Adjustment item 653: Y LVL (HD) 654: Pb LVL (HD) 655: Pr LVL (HD) 656: BK LVL (HD) 658: Y LVL (SD) 659: Pb LVL (SD) 660: Pr LVL (SD) 661: BK LVL (SD) HD LOCAL SD BOTH HD BOTH SD BOTH External encoder remote controller/ AJ-HD1400 AJ-HD1400 When CMPST has been selected as the menu item No.650 STYLE setting Setting 05: ENCODER SEL 06: V LEVEL CTRL Adjustment item 662: V LEVEL 663: C LEVEL 664: HUE 665: SETUP LVL

AJ-HD1400:

Only adjustments of the setup menu items are performed.
External encoder remote controller/AJ-HD1400:
Adjustments can be performed from both the external encoder remote controller and setup menus.
External encoder External encoder remote controller/ remote controller/ AJ-HD1400 AJ-HD1400
Use the MT-200/2000 (manufactured by Musashi and recommended by Panasonic) as the external encoder remote controller. However, its VIDEO PHASE, SYNC PHASE and SC PHASE controls will not work. During menu operations and operations using the PF function, operations from the external encoder remote controller cannot be accepted.
Use the AJ-ER50 as the external encoder controller. However, its VIDEO PHASE and PHASE controls will not work. During menu operations and operations using function, operations from the external encoder controller cannot be accepted. remote SYNC the PF remote
No./Item 05 ENCODER SEL Description of setting For setting whether to perform the various adjustments for the video output signals using this VTR or using an external encoder remote controller. 0001 LOCAL : The various adjustments for the video output signals are performed using this VTR. 0002 BOTH : The various adjustments for the video output signals are performed using both this VTR and an external encoder remote controller. <Notes> For video adjustments, refer to Video output signal adjustments (page 35). If the signals are adjusted with the external encoder remote controller, the adjusted values are reflected in the setup menu. However, the adjusted numerical values will not be stored unless about 1 minute has elapsed after completion of the adjustment operation. If the unit is turned off after executing the adjustments with the external encoder remote controller, it is necessary to wait about 1 minute before turning off the power. Settings in this menu are not effective for the IEEE1394 digital output. For selecting what is to be controlled when the video output level is to be adjusted by an external encoder remote controller. 0000 HD : The HD video output level can be adjusted. 0001 SD : The SD video output level can be adjusted. 0002 BOTH : Both the HD and SD video output levels can be adjusted. For adjusting the system phase of the HD SDI output signals. (in 13.5 ns increments). :Phase advances. + :Phase delays. : : : : <Notes> When menu item No. 25 SYSTEM FREQ is set to 50i/25P, 25 (HD), 25(SD), 50 (HD) or 50 (SD), the setting range is from 1320 - 0 - 1320. When menu item No. 25 SYSTEM FREQ is set to 23/24, the setting range is from 1375 - 0 - 1375. For adjusting the system phase of the analog composite output and SD SDI output signals (total variable range of over 180 degrees). :Phase advances. + :Phase delays. : : : : For adjusting the system phase of the analog composite output signals (in 37 ns increments). :Phase advances. + :Phase delays. : : : : <Note> The setting range is 864 to 0 to 864 when 50i/25P, 25 (HD) or 25 (SD) is selected as the menu item No.25 SYSTEM FREQ setting. No./Item 16 SD SYS H (SD) Description of setting For adjusting the system phase of the SD SDI output signals (in 37 ns increments). :Phase advances. + :Phase delays. : : : : <Note> The setting range is 864 to 0 to 864 when 50i/25P, 25 (HD) or 25 (SD) is selected as the menu item No.25 SYSTEM FREQ setting. For adjusting the SCH (sub-carrier to horizontal) phase of the analog composite output signals (4 positions in 90-degree increments). The SC phase changes, and the H phase remains unchanged. For adjusting the SCH (sub-carrier to horizontal) phase of the analog composite output signals (variable range of over 45 degrees). The SC phase changes, and the H phase remains unchanged. A range of 180 degrees is covered by using this setting in combination with item No.18 SCH COAR (SD). : : : : For adjusting the phase of the AUDIO output signals in relation to the video output signals (in 20.8 s increments). :Audio phase against image advance. + :Audio phase against image delay. : : : : 0200 100

Description of setting For setting the HD SDI and HD analog component output signals in EE mode when HD SDI input is selected. 0000 NORMAL : Signals delayed by the time taken by internal signal processing are output. 0001 THRU : Signal processing is not undertaken internally, and the signals are output without delay at their original timing. <Notes> The superimposed information is not displayed when THRU is used as the setting. When 1394 or SG is selected for the input signal in edit mode, internal signal is selected forcibly NORMAL.

101 SHTL MAX

102 For setting the maximum speed of fast forward or FF.REW MAX rewind operations. 0000 X16 : 16k normal speed 0001 X32 : 32k normal speed 0002 X50 : 50k normal speed <Notes> The maximum speed for the HD SP mode is automatically limited to 25k normal speed. The maximum speed for the DV and DVCAM modes is automatically limited to 32k normal speed. 104 For setting whether a warning is to be displayed when REF ALARM the REF VIDEO signal is not connected. 0000 OFF : No warning is displayed. 0001 ON : A warning is displayed by the flashing STOP lamp. 105*1 AUTO EE SEL For setting the mode of the VTR, which becomes the EE state when menu item No. 140 OUTPUT is set to EE. 0000 S/F/R : The mode changes to the EE state when this item is set to STOP, FF, or REW. 0001 STOP : The mode changes to the EE state only when this is set to STOP. For setting the output conditions of video images and voice when ejecting the tape. 0000 EE : Both the video and audio signals are always output in the EE (electric modulation to electric playback) mode regardless of the setting of the menu No.140 OUTPUT. 0001 BLACK : The output status differs according to the setting of the menu No.140 OUTPUT. EE: The signals are output in the EE mode. TAPE: BLACK is output for the video, and the audio is muted. 0002 GRAY : The output status differs according to the setting of the menu No.140 OUTPUT. EE: The signals are output in the EE mode. TAPE: GRAY is output for the video, and the audio is muted. <Note> When 23/24 mode, 25 (HD/SD) mode, or 50 (HD/ SD) mode is selected in menu No. 25 SYSTEM FREQ, BLACK is output if EE is selected.

For setting (in increments of 0.1 V) the voltage level at 182*1 TYPE-A END which the TYPE-A battery (selected as the menu item No.180 BATTERY SEL item) is to be automatically turned off. Use when adjusting the settings for multiple batteries or new type batteries. 0000 10.6 : : 12.: : 0034 14.0 183*1 TYPE-B NEAR For setting (in increments of 0.1 V) the voltage level at which the counter flashes as warning for TYPE-B battery (selected as the menu item No.180 BATTERY SEL item). Use when adjusting the settings for multiple batteries or new type batteries. 0000 10.6 : : 12.: : 0044 15.0 <Note> When this item has been set to a voltage level close to 15.0 V, the counter display may flash even when an AC power source is being used.
*1 Even if the RESET button is pressed while pressing the SEARCH button, the value may not return to the factory setting. *2 Displayed menus may vary depending on the settings in menu No. 25 SYSTEM FREQ. For details, refer to Menus which are displayed (page 32).

INTERFACE

No./Item 202 ID SEL Description of setting For setting the ID information to be returned to the controller. 0000 OTHER : The ID information of the VTR other than DVCPRO is set. 0001 DVCPRO : The DVCPRO ID information is set. 0002 ALL : Set this only when the unit is connected to a Panasonic controller (such as the AG-A850, optional accessory). <Note> Select 1 (DVCPRO) or 2 (ORIG) if 23/24, 25(HD), 25(SD), 50(HD) or 50(SD) is selected as the menu item No.25 SYSTEM FREQ setting.
For setting (in increments of 0.1 V) the voltage level at 184*1 TYPE-B END which the TYPE-B battery (selected as the menu item No.180 BATTERY SEL item) is to be automatically turned off. 0000 10.6 : : 12.: : 0034 14.0 For selection of the video input switching mode with 190*2 V IN SEL INH the INPUT SELECT switch. 0000 OFF : Video input switching with the INPUT SELECT switch is enabled. 0001 ON : Video input switching with the INPUT SELECT switch is prohibited. 0002 REC : After this unit shifts to recording (except editing), video input switching with the INPUT SELECT switch is prohibited.

No./Item 302* CONFI EDIT

Description of setting For selecting whether to perform simultaneous playback during editing. 0000 OFF : Simultaneous playback is not performed. 0001 ON : Simultaneous playback is performed.
No./Item 323* EDIT RPLCE4
Description of setting As with menu item No.320, the VTRs CH4 edit presets are set to ON or OFF following the analog audio signals specified by the controller. 0000 N-DEF : Not set. 0001 CH1 : The analog CH1 edit presets are followed. 0002 CH2 : The analog CH2 edit presets are followed. 0003 CH1+2 : The analog CH1 or CH2 edit presets are followed. As with menu item No.320, the VTRs CUE edit presets are set to ON or OFF following the analog audio signals specified by the controller. 0000 N-DEF : Not set. 0001 CH1 : The analog CH1 edit presets are followed. 0002 CH2 : The analog CH2 edit presets are followed. 0003 CH1+2 : The analog CH1 or CH2 edit presets are followed.

653 Y LVL (HD)*UP

661 BK LVL (SD)*DW

654 Pb LVL (HD)*UP

662 V LEVEL

655 Pr LVL (HD)*UP

663 C LEVEL

656 BK LVL (HD)*

658 Y LVL (SD)*DW
664 For adjusting the chroma phase of the HD SDI, analog component output, SD SDI output and analog HUE (AJ-HD1400P) composite output. (Approx. 30 o to +30 o) 0000 31.0 : : C PHASE 0.(AJ-HD1400E) : : 0124 31.0 <Notes> This setting takes effect when CMPST has been selected as the menu item No.650 setting. If 50 Hz mode or 25 Hz mode has been selected as the system menu item No.25 SYSTEM FREQ setting: The HD SDI output cannot be adjusted. The SD SDI output and analog composite output can be adjusted only when an SD format tape is being played back.

659 Pb LVL (SD)*DW

*1 Displayed menus may vary depending on the settings in menu No. 25 SYSTEM FREQ. For details, refer to Menus which are displayed (page 32). *UP: With HD output (HD tape playback or up-converted output) *DW: With SD output (SD tape playback or down-converted output) _____ indicates the factory setting.
No./Item Description of setting No./Item 686* CCR MODE (SD)*DW
Description of setting For selecting the cross color processing during playback. 0000 OFF : The cross color is output as is. 0001 ON : The cross color can be reduced. For selecting whether to superimpose the VIDEO INDEX signal on the SD SDI output signal. 0000 OFF : The VIDEO INDEX signal is not superimposed on the SD SDI output signal. 0001 ON : The VIDEO INDEX signal is superimposed on the SD SDI output signal.
665 For adjusting the setup ( or black) level of the HD SDI, SETUP LVL analog component output, SD SDI output and analog (AJ-HD1400P) composite output. (10 o to +10 o) 50 10% : : BK LVL 0.0% 150 (AJ-HD1400E) : : 250 +10.0% <Note> This setting takes effect when CMPST has been selected as the menu item No.650 setting. 676*1 BLK CLIP For setting whether to clip what is below the pedestal level for the Y (luminance) signal of composite output and SD SDI output. 0000 OFF : What is below the pedestal level is not clipped. 0001 ON : What is below the pedestal level is clipped. For selecting ON or OFF for the closed caption signal in the first field. 0000 BLANK : Forced blanking 0001 THRU : No blanking For selecting ON or OFF for the closed caption signal in the second field. 0000 BLANK : Forced blanking 0001 THRU : No blanking

882*1 DIF IN CH

For setting how to reply when signals requesting a 892* DIF SIG CMD confirmation of the format is sent from an external device connected by the IEEE1394 digital interface. 0000 50M : DVDPRO50 is forcibly returned. 0001 25M : DVDPRO is forcibly returned. 0002 DV : DV is forcibly returned. 0003 AUTO : The reply is the same format as the signal format output from the IEEE1394 digital interface. <Note> When the unit is connected to a non-linear editing system using 50M, 25M, and DV signal format, the non-linear editing system may not operate properly. In this case, set the value to reply with the format signal supporting the connected signal format and start the system. 894*1 HD > DIF OUT For selecting channels that are adjusted with the audio volume control on the front panel and displayed on the audio level meter. 0000 HD : DVCPRO HD 0001 50M : DVCPRODV : DV For setting the format of the signals to be output from the IEEE1394 digital interface when a 50M format tape is played back. 0000 50M : DVCPRODV : DV <Note> When DV is selected as this items setting, the closed caption signals and time code (VITC) signals in the vertical blanking period are transmitted, but none of the other signals in the vertical blanking period are transmitted. For setting the format of the signals to be output from the IEEE1394 digital interface when a 25M format tape is played back. 0000 25M : DVCPRO 0001 DV : DV For setting whether the superimposed display is to be output from the IEEE1394 digital interface when the format is converted (from HD to 50M, from HD to DV, from 50M to DV or from 25M to DV). 0000 OFF : The superimposed text is not displayed. 0001 ON : The superimposed text is displayed. <Note> Only TCR is displayed.

883*1 DIF OUT CH

895*1 50M > DIF OUT

886*1 DIF CONFIG

For setting the audio channels to which the signals 890*1 DIF AUD OUT from the IEEE1394 digital interface are to be output in the DV format when a DVCPRO HD tape or 50M format tape is played back or when a DV tape in 4ch mode is played by the audio signals and menu No. 891 DIF DV AUDIO is set to LOCK48. 0000 CH1/2 : CH1 and CHCH3/4 : CH3 and CH4 891*1 DIF DV AUDIO For setting forcible audio mode conversion when a DV tape is played back and the audio signals are output in the DV format. 0000 THRU : Normal setting (the signals simply pass through). 0001 LOCK : Forcible conversion to the LOCK mode (no frequency conversion) 0002 LOCK48 : Forcible conversion to 48kHz/2CH/LOCK.

896*1 25M > DIF OUT

899*1 DIF SUPER
No./Item A02 P.ON LOAD Description of setting The unit starts with the selected user default loaded when the power is turned on. 0000 OFF : The unit starts with the previous set values. 0001 USER1 : The unit starts with the selected user 1 loaded. 0002 USER2 : The unit starts with the selected user 2 loaded. 0003 USER3 : The unit starts with the selected user 3 loaded. <Note> Set value for SYSTEM menu is not loaded.
A04 The setup menu item is stored to the PF1 button. PF1 ASSIGN <Note> Part of the items listed on the menu cannot be saved. For details, refer to PF (Programmable Function) (page 23). A05 The setup menu item is stored to the PF2 button. PF2 ASSIGN <Note> Part of the items listed on the menu cannot be saved. For details, refer to PF (Programmable Function) (page 23). A06 The setup menu item is stored to the PF3 button. PF3 ASSIGN <Note> Part of the items listed on the menu cannot be saved. For details, refer to PF (Programmable Function) (page 23).

Time code/user bits

The time code is used when the time code signal generated by the time code generator (time code signal generator) is to be recorded on the tape, its values are to be read by the time code reader (time code signal reader), and the absolute position of the tape is to be displayed in increments of hours, minutes, seconds and frames. The time code is written in the sub-code area (data area) of the helical track. The VTRs playback speed can be read from the stop mode to slow-motion playback up to highspeed play (approx. 50 a normal speed approx. 100 a when using DVCPRO tape). The time code values are indicated using the display and superimpose functions.
Setting the external time code
Set the VTR to stop mode. Select TC using the COUNTER button. Set the TCG switch to EXT. (External time code selection) The following settings can be selected with menu No. 507 EXT TC SEL. EXT_L: The LTC signal input to the TIME CODE IN connector (BNC) on the rear panel is recorded as time code. SLTC: The SLTC time code on the input video signal is recorded. SVITC: The SVITC time code on the input video signal is recorded. <Note> The LTC signal must be synchronized with the video signal.

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User bits
User bits refers to the 32-bit (8-digit) data frame among the time code signals which has been released to users. It enables operator numbers values to be recorded. The alphanumeric characters which can be used for the user bits are the figures 0 to 9 and the letters A to F.
Reproducing the time code/user bits
Setting the internal time code
Set the VTR to stop mode. Select TC or UB using the COUNTER button. Press the PLAY button. Playback starts and the time code is shown on the display. When the SUPER switch is set to ON, the time code value is superimposed on the video signals from the VIDEO MON connector. <Note> When the time code signal cannot be read, the time code is automatically interpolated by the CTL signal. The display appears as shown below.
Set the VTR to stop mode. Select TC using the COUNTER button. Set the run mode for the time code generator using menu No. 504 RUN MODE. REC: The internal time code generator is advanced during recording. FREE: When the power is on, the internal time code generator is advanced regardless of the operation mode.
Set the TCG switch to REGEN mode. REGEN: In this mode, the continuity of the original time code is maintained. A more detailed setting can be performed using menu No. 505 TCG REGEN. PRESET: In this mode, recording is commenced from the value which was set by the TC PRESET button.

TR 00 : 01 : 04 : 07

When the time code signal cannot be read, an asterix () is displayed.
: 1, 3 field : 2, 4 field The colon between the seconds and frames changes to a period during drop frame mode.
To preset the time code or user bit, take the following steps. 1. Set the TCG switch to PRESET. 2. Select TC or UB using the COUNTER button. 3. When the TC PRESET button is pressed, operation is transferred to the setting mode, and the setting digits start flashing on the counter display. 4. Operate the joystick, and set the preset value. Left, right > for moving between digits; Up, down > for changing the setting When the RESET button is pressed, the preset value is reset to zero. 5. The preset value is set by pressing the TC PRESET button.
Time code/user bits (continued)
Time code when power is not supplied
Even if the power is not supplied, the time code generator operates for many hours (about 1 year) by using the backup feature. And the accuracy when power is not supplied is about 30 seconds a month.
When the time code generator advances regardless of the operation mode, the backup function is enabled. When the TCG switch in the front panel is set to PRESET and the menu No. 504 RUN MODE is set to FREE. When the TCG switch in the front panel is set to EXT and the external time code input set in menu No. 507 EXT TC SEL is disconnected from the connector on the rear panel. When the settings in menu No. 25 SYSTEM FERQ are revised, the advanced data will be cleared.