MULTI CUE F8 MULTI CUE SET UP

ASSEMBLE

ASSEMBLE MANUAL EDIT
ASSEMBLE MANUAL EDIT SET UP

ASSEMBLE AUTO EDIT

ASSEMBLE AUTO EDIT SET UP

INSERT

INSERT MANUAL EDIT
INSERT MANUAL EDIT SET UP
INSERT MANUAL EDIT CH SELECT

INSERT AUTO EDIT

INSERT AUTO EDIT SET UP
INSERT AUTO EDIT CH SELECT

SET UP

HOME SET UP
INSERT/ASSEMBLE MANUAL EDIT SET UP
INSERT/ASSEMBLE AUTO EDIT SET UP

SYSTEM SET UP

INTERFACE SET UP

PANEL SET UP

OP MAP LOCAL

USER SET UP

OP MAP REMOTE

ENGINEER

OPERATION

TEST F2 RF

SYSTEM

TEST FRONT PANEL

TEST FRONT KEY CHECK IO

S E RV O

IC CARD

M U LT I C U E

SELECT

M O N I TO R

ERROR LOG

DIAG MASKED

DIAG LAST

Turning on the power

Turn on the power.
The HOME menu is displayed.

F13 F12 F11 F10 F9

This VTR comes already programmed with menus that correspond to specific operating objectives, and the operations performed on each differ from one menu to another. When a menu is selected using a menu selection button, what appears on the display changes, and the function keys (F1 to F13) also implement the function corresponding to the respective menu items. SET UP menus are provided in order for the user to have settings on hand for the seldom used functions, etc. among the various menu items. The HOME menu is provided as the VTRs basic menu. It automatically appears on the display when the power has been turned on. (However, the IC CARD menu will automatically appear if an IC card has been inserted.)

HOME menu displays

Audio signal display area (Either 8 or 4 channels will be automatically displayed depending on the

format used.)

Use this to adjust the level of the input audio signals on the AUDIO IN menu. Alternatively, it is used to adjust the level of the audio playback output signals on the AUDIO OUT menu. Press the L/R buttons to select the audio channel whose signals are to be output from the AUDIO MONITOR L/R connectors and HEADPHONES jack. These display the type of input signals of each channel. The F1 (CH-1) to F6 (DIGITAL) [or F1 (CH-1) to F13 (CH-8) for 8 channels] on the AUDIO IN PCM INPUT SELECT menu are selected using the F9 (CH-MIX) key on the AUDIO IN CUE INPUT SELECT menu. [---- ANA: CH1 AES: CH1 {---[---CUE {---T SER: INT: LINE: MIX: AUTO: Signals from the serial V/A input connectors. Signals from the internal signal generator. Signals from the CUE IN connector. CH1 to CH8 signals selected by CUE MIX setting. This is always used for digital channel backup purposes. Signals from the ANALOG INPUT connectors. Signals from the DIGITAL AUDIO INPUT connectors.

Display lamps

SYSTEM: This indicates the video system format which was set on the SETUP/SYSTEM menu. 1080_59i 525_59i 1080_23psf 1080_24psf 720_59p 1080_50i TAPE: This indicates the format of the playback tape. appears in the EJECT mode. If a section is unrecorded or if the format of a section cannot be identified, the lamp blinks while the display of the format identified up to the section concerned is retained. 1080_59i, 1080_60i 1035_59i, 1035_60i 525_59i 1080_23p, 1080_24p 720_59p, 720_60p 1080_50i
How to display the menus:
AUDIO IN menu: AUDIO IN AUDIO OUT menu: AUDIO OUT
AUDIO IN PCM INPUT SELECT menu: AUDIO IN # F6 AUDIO IN CUE INPUT SELECT menu: AUDIO OUT # F7
REF: This indicates the status of the output reference signal which has been selected by the VTR. HD REF59: HD REF with a field frequency of 59.94 Hz is selected. HD REF47: HD REF with a field frequency of 47.96 Hz is selected. HD REF48: HD REF with a field frequency of 48.00 Hz is selected. HD REF50: HD REF with a field frequency of 50.00 Hz is selected. SD REF59: The NTSC signal is selected as the SD REF signal. SD REF50: The PAL signal is selected as the SD REF signal. HD IN59: The HD serial input with a frame frequency of 29.97 Hz is selected as the REF signal. HD IN47: The HD serial input with a frame frequency of 23.98 Hz is selected as the REF signal. HD IN48: The HD serial input with a frame frequency of 24.00 Hz is selected as the REF signal. HD IN50: The HD serial input with a frame frequency of 25.00 Hz is selected. SD IN: The SD serial input is selected as the REF signal. (SD IN can be selected only when 525i has been selected as the VTRs system format.) HD FREE: The HD internal signal generator is used since no REF signal has been selected using the OUT REF setting. SD FREE: The SD internal signal generator is used since no REF signal has been selected using the OUT REF setting. *DUAL: HD REF47 and SD REF59 have been selected simultaneously. This setting takes effect when 1080/23psf has been selected as the VTRs system format, AUTO has been selected by the OUT REF setting, and two of the above REF signals have been input. This VTR uses the HD REF and SD REF signals as a reference for entering the 24 # 60 conversion inside the unit.
Setting mode display area
The displays appearing in this area indicate the modes which have been set. CUT: Appears when the audio cut editing mode is set. XFADE: Appears when the audio cross-fade editing mode is set. VFADE: Appears when the audio V fade editing mode is set. INTRP: Appears when the time code interpolation mode (in which the time code cannot be read out accurately) is established. DF: Appears when the drop frame mode is set. F1/F2: Indicates the field numbers for VITC. EMPHASIS: Appears when pre-emphasis is applied to the audio signals. TRACK VAR: Appears when an adjustment has been made with the tracking deviated from the fixed position. TRACK OPT: Appears when an optimizing adjustment has been made for the tracking.

Key F1 Key designation OUTPUT For selecting the audio/video output signals. Description The mode opposite to the current one is established only while this key is held down. (When the key is pressed during TAPE setting, the EE mode is established.) (If this key is pressed together with the F key, the display switches.) TAPE: Outputs playback signal. EE: Outputs the EE system signals. Valid only in STOP, REC or EJECT mode. Invalid during playback. This key does not operate during CUE signal output. Outputs field memory 1 screen continuously. Flash freeze frame is assumed only while this key is pressed. If this key is pressed together with the F key, the setting can be fixed. ON: Output field memory screens. OFF: No freeze-framing. RESET: Resets CTL1 when cassette is ejected. Resets CTL2 when cassette is loaded. HOLD: Holds CTL values for both CTL1 and CTL2 when cassette is ejected. TC: Displays the time code. CTL1: Displays the control signal value. (This can be reset to zero.) CTL2: Automatically resets the control signal value to zero when the cassette tape is loaded. The control signal value cannot be reset after this. TC: Displays the TC value. UB: Displays the UB value. Valid only when [TC] is selected with F4 key. Displays the time code readout value during playback. Displays the time code value recorded on tape during recording. To display values generated at times other than recording, press the INPUT CHECK key. Valid only when the TC/CTL key is set to CTL1. RESET: CTL1 time data is reset to zero. Valid only when the TC/CTL key and the TC/UB key are set to TC. RESET: TCG value is reset to zero when F key is simultaneously pressed. Valid only when the TC/CTL key is set to TC and the TC/UB key is set to UB. RESET: UBG value is reset to zero when F key is simultaneously pressed. However, since there are two UBG values, VITC UBG and LTC UBG, they are supported as follows by the TCR settings on the TC/CHR menu. TCR: AUTO Both VITC UBG and LTC UBG are reset to zero. TCR: LTC LTC UBG is reset to zero. TCR: VITC VITC UBG is reset to zero. Continues to display the time code data which was displayed when the key was pressed. Press again to release the hold value.
FREEZE For outputtting the flash freeze frame.
EJT CTL For CTL operation in EJECT mode. TC/CTL For timer mode switching.
TC/UB For switching the display between the TC and UB values.
TC CLR For clearing the TC value. (TCG CLR) For clearing the UBG value. (UB CLR) For clearing the UB value.
TC HOLD For holding the TC value on the display.
Key F8 F9F10 F11 PREAD A For setting audio pre-read to ON or OFF (SD mode only) This is used during insert editing in the AUTO or MANUAL EDIT mode when the already recorded digital signals are to be read in advance and used as the editing source. To set the item to ON, press the F together with the F11 or F12 key. To set it to OFF, press the F11 or F12 key on its own. When ON is selected as the setting, refer to the section on pre-read editing (next page). ON: The digital signals are read in advance (pre-read). OFF: The digital signals are not read in advance (pre-read). Simultaneous playback is possible during editing. If OFF is selected by the F11 or F12 key, vibration may occur when EE has been selected on the STATE screen. (This happens only when the input and output of the same channel have been connected.) If ON has been set for either of these items, the up-converter picture will be muted. FREE: Enables recording. NRML.REC: Prohibits normal recording; enables editing. (The REC INHIBIT lamp blinks at long intervals.) ALL: Prohibits all recording. (REC INHIBIT lamp glows.) The CASSETTE REC INHIBIT mode which is set using the recording inhibit pins on the cassette tape takes precedence over this keys setting. Key designation SET UP Description Transfers the VTR to the HOME SET UP menu screen.

Key F1 Key designation SYNC PLY Sync play. Description Automatically compensates for the start initiated for the playback mode. For instance, when the VTR is set to the playback mode from the preroll point, it synchronizes its own phase to ensure that the tape arrives at the IN point after the preroll time has elapsed. (The function takes effect only when the front panel controls are used for operation.) ON: Sync play function operates. OFF: Normal playback is assumed. FIELD: Plays the tape field by field. FRAME11/ FRAME22: Plays back on a frame by frame basis at the j1a to i1a speed and on a field by field basis at all other speeds. If the tape material image has a scene cutoff when moving from No. 2 field to No. 1 field, as when editing with the No. 1 field as cutoff, use FRAME 1. Use Frame 2 when the No. 2 field is the scene cutoff. Selects the variable step for program play. FINE: 0.1% step COARSE: 1.0% step Normal playback occurs at variable speed within the range of n5% with the variable step of the F3 key. Refer to Programmed play function. Selects the capstan servo lock mode during playback. 4F AUTO (8F AUTO: 1080/23p, 1080/24p, 1080/50i): Assumes color frame auto lock mode. If there is any discontinuity in the color frame during playback, the unit locks again at a new color frame. 4F FORCE (8F FORCE: 1080/23p, 1080/24p, 1080/50i): Assumes color frame forced lock mode. If there is any discontinuity in the color frame during playback, the unit preserves the field sequence at initial lock. 2F: Assumes frame lock mode. The capstan servo lock mode can be set in AUTO (or MANUAL) EDIT SET UP menu. If the two settings differ, priority is given to the final mode setting. HD.STOP: Stops the drum when the tape is loose. HLF LOAD: Half-loads the tape.
AT PLY For switching the playback picture in JOG/VAR.
PRG PLAY Program play. PRG PLAY Program play. CAP LOCK3 For setting the capstan servo lock
TAPE MD. Tape mode when the VTR is in standby OFF. EXIT
Returns the VTR to the HOME menu screen.
1 This item is not displayed when the 720/59p mode has been selected. 2 This item does not funtion when the 720/59p, 1080/23Psf or 1080/24Psf mode has been selected. 3 ONoteN In the 1080/59i mode, the factory setting for this item is 2F. In the 1080/23p mode, it is 8F AUTO. The fact that the factory setting differs depending on the format should be borne in mind when one format is converted into another.
Key F9F10 F11 PREROLL For selecting the preroll time. STILL For setting the STOP/STILL (static frame) mode holding time. After pressing the F11 key, turn the ADJUST control. Selection can be made between 0 and 30 seconds. Sets the stop/still (still picture) mode holding time. In order to protect the tape, the VTR is automatically transferred to the tape tension release mode (loosing) after a specific time has elapsed. This specific time can be set. After pressing the F12 key, turn the ADJUST control. 1 sec, 3 sec, 30 sec, 1 min, 3 min or 5 min can be set as the holding time. For setting the time for the transfer from tape loosing to standby OFF. After pressing the F13 key, turn the ADJUST control. 1 sec, 3 sec, 30 sec, 1 min, 3 min, 16 min and [Infinity: No transfer to standby OFF mode (drum stop/half loading)] can be set. Key designation Description

STBY OFF For setting the time for the transfer to standbay OFF.

Reference

OUT REF: This sets the video output signal reference. AUTO: When the REF VIDEO connector input signal is available, the output reference is locked to REF VIDEO; when it is not available, it is locked to the INPUT input signal. When neither the REF VIDEO nor INPUT input signal is available, the internal signal serves as the reference. Depending on the format, the sequence of priority is as follows: HD mode: HD REFNSD REFNINPUTNFREE SD mode: SD REFNHD REFNINPUTNFREE INPUT: When the INPUT input signal is available, the output reference is locked to the INPUT signal; when it is not available, the internal signal serves as the reference. HD REF: When the HD REF input signal is available at the HD REF IN connector, the output reference is locked to the REF signal; when it is not available, the internal signal serves as the reference. SD REF: When the SD REF input signal is available at the SD REF IN connector, the output reference is locked to the REF signal; when it is not available, the internal signal serves as the reference. Operation (1) Press the center cursor key. The cursor now appears. Center cursor key
Cursor key (2) Move the cursor to the item to be set using the cursor keys. The selected item now blinks.

OUT REF: INPUT

(3) Press the ENT key. The setting is now entered.
In the 720/59p mode, use the SD REF for synchronization with an external component. (In this mode, SD REF or SF FREE is used.) When AUTO has been set, the sequence of priority is as follows: SD REFNFREE.

Programmed play function

(1) Press the F4 (PRG PLY) key. (2) Set the step to FINE or COARSE using the F3 (PRG PLY) key. (3) Set the programmed play speed using the ADJUST control.

PRG PLY 2.0%

(4) Press the PLAY and VAR buttons together. (5) To change the playback speed, turn the ADJUST control while pressing the VAR button. (6) To stop programmed play, press the STOP button.

VIDEO IN menu

This menu is displayed by pressing the following key: VIDEO IN
Key F1 Key designation INPUT For selecting the HD video input signals. INT SG For selecting the type of HD internal signals. Description DIGITAL: Selects the serial input signals. INT SG: Selects the internal signals. 75% CB: 100% CB: RAMP: MULT-BST: BLACK: SIF PLL: Selects the 75% color bar signal. Selects the 100% color bar signal. Selects the RAMP signal. Selects the multi-burst signal. Selects the black-burst signal. Selects the signals for checking the serial interface PLL. SIF EQ: Selects the signal for checking the serial interface equalizer. SMPTE CB: Selects the SMPTE color bar signal. 75% CB: 100% CB: RAMP: MULT-BST: BLACK: SIF PLL: Selects the 75% color bar signal. Selects the 100% color bar signal. Selects the RAMP signal. Selects the multi-burst signal. Selects the black-burst signal. Selects the signals for checking the serial interface PLL. SIF EQ: Selects the signal for checking the serial interface equalizer. SMPTE CB: Selects the SMPTE color bar signal. DIGITAL: Selects the serial input signals. INT SG: Selects the internal signals.

VIDEO OUT CONVERT HD_TO_HD menu
(This menu appears when the AJ-UDC3700P HD-SD format converter board, an optional accessory, has been installed.) This menu is displayed by pressing the following keys: VIDEO OUT ) F10 ) F3
This menu is operational when 1080/23.98p or 1080/24p has been set as the system format.

Key designation RESPONSE

Description Selects the frequency bandwidth of the converter output signals. STANDARD: WIDE: NARROW: Controls the enhancement adjustment of the converter output signals. 6dB: 3dB: 1.5dB: 0dB: Returns the VTR to the VIDEO OUT CONVERT menu screen.

AUDIO IN menu

This menu is displayed by pressing the following key: AUDIO IN
The digital audio input statuses are displayed here. PRE EMPHASIS ON: Pre-emphasis is applied to the input signals. OFF: Regular signals with no pre-emphasis are supplied.
Key F1 Key designation CH-1 For adjusting the audio CH1 input level. CH-2 For adjusting the audio CH2 input level. CH-3 For adjusting the audio CH3 input level. CH-4 For adjusting the audio CH4 input level. CUE For adjusting the cue audio input level. PCM CUE SET UP CH-MIX CH-5 For adjusting the audio CH5 input level. CH-6 For adjusting the audio CH6 input level. CH-7 For adjusting the audio CH7 input level. CH-8 For adjusting the audio CH8 input level. Description
UNITY: Input level is fixed at UNITY value. VAR: Input level can be varied with ADJUST control. For switchover, press the UNITY/VAR button.

F6 F7 F8 F9 F10

Transfers the VTR to AUDIO IN PCM INPUT SELECT menu screen. Transfers the VTR to the AUDIO IN CUE INPUT menu screen. Transfers the VTR to the AUDIO IN SET UP menu screen. Transfers the VTR to the AUDIO IN CH-MIX menu screen.
AUDIO IN PCM INPUT SELECT menu
This menu is displayed by pressing the following keys: AUDIO IN > F6
Key F1 Key designation CH-1 For selecting the recording signals of digital audio CH1. Description ANALOG: Selects the signals of the analog CH1 input connector. DIGITAL: Selects the digital audio input signals (AES/SDI selection is made in line with the CH2 setting using F3). INT SG: Selects the internal generator signals. For selecting the recording signals of digital audio channel 2. ANALOG: Selects the signals of the analog CH2 input connector. DIGITAL: Selects the digital audio input signals (AES/SDI selection is made in line with the CH1 setting using F3). INT SG: Selects the internal generator signals. AES: Selects the AES digital audio input signals. SERIAL: Selects the serial input signals. ANALOG: Selects the signals of the analog CH3 input connector. DIGITAL: Selects the digital audio input signals (AES/SDI selection is made in line with the CH4 setting using F6). INT SG: Selects the internal generator signals. ANALOG: Selects the signals of the analog CH4 input connector. DIGITAL: Selects the digital audio input signals (AES/SDI selection is made in line with the CH3 setting using F6). INT SG: Selects the internal generator signals. AES: Selects the AES digital audio input signals. SERIAL: Selects the serial input signals. AES: Selects the AES digital audio input signals. SERIAL: Selects the serial input signals. Returns the VTR to the AUDIO IN menu screen. ANA CH1: Selects the signals of the analog CH1 input connector. DIGITAL: Selects the digital audio input signals (AES/SDI selection is made in line with the CH6 setting using F7). INT SG: Selects the internal generator signals.

CH-2 For selecting the recording signals of digital audio CH2.
DIGITAL For selecting the CH1 and CH2 digital input signals. CH-3 For selecting the recording signals of digital audio CH3.
CH-4 For selecting the recording signals of digital audio CH4.
DIGITAL For selecting the CH3 and CH4 digital input signals. DIGITAL For selecting the CH5 and CH6 digital input signals. EXIT CH-5 For selecting the recording signals of digital audio CH5.
Key F10 Key designation CH-6 For selecting the recording signals of digital audio CH6. Description ANA CH2: Selects the signals of the analog CH2 input connector. DIGITAL: Selects the digital audio input signals (AES/SDI selection is made in line with the CH5 setting using F7). INT SG: Selects the internal generator signals. AES: Selects the AES digital audio input signals. SERIAL: Selects the serial input signals. ANA CH3: Selects the signals of the analog CH3 input connector. DIGITAL: Selects the digital audio input signals (AES/SDI selection is made in line with the CH8 setting using F11). INT SG: Selects the internal generator signals. ANA CH4: Selects the signals of the analog CH4 input connector. DIGITAL: Selects the digital audio input signals (AES/SDI selection is made in line with the CH7 setting using F11). INT SG: Selects the internal generator signals.
DIGITAL For selecting the CH7 and CH8 digital input signals. CH-7 For selecting the recording signals of digital audio CH7.
CH-8 For selecting the recording signals of digital audio CH8.
AUDIO IN CUE INPUT SELECT menu
This menu is displayed by pressing the following keys: AUDIO IN > F7
Key F1 Key designation CH-1 For setting cue mixing for CH1. CH-2 For setting cue mixing for CH2. CH-3 For setting cue mixing for CH3. CH-4 For setting cue mixing for CH4. EXIT CUE For selecting the cue audio recording signals. Returns the VTR to the AUDIO IN menu screen. For selecting the signals to be recorded on the cue track. D-MIX: Mixes and records the digital channel signals selected by D-MIX. LINE: Selects the analog cue input signals. AUTO: In the normal recording mode, mixes and records all the (CH1 to CH4) signals; during editing, automatically selects SOURCE for selected channels and TAPE for non-selected channels.
This differs, depending on the format.

Description

(displayed only when D-MIX is set using F9) SOURCE: Mixes the input signals. TAPE: Mixes the playback signals. OFF: No mixing.

F5F7 F8 F9

CH-5 For setting cue mixing for CH5. CH-6 For setting cue mixing for CH6. CH-7 For setting cue mixing for CH7. CH-8 For setting cue mixing for CH8.

AUDIO IN SET UP menu

This menu is displayed by pressing the following keys: AUDIO IN > F8 OR SET UP > F6
Key F1 Key designation INT SG MD Description For selecting the internal audio test signal. TONE: Reference level sinusoidal waves are output. SILENCE: A signal tone is not output. (Mute signals are output.) For holding the peak recording and playback levels on the display. ON: Peak level is held. OFF: Peak level is not held. For switching the scale of the audio level meter on display to standard scale or fine scale. FINE: Scale in 0.2 dB incremens. (j24dB to j15dB) FULL: Standard scale (j to j0dB) Refer to Switching the audio level meter scale (on this page). Returns the VTR to the AUDIO IN menu screen.

F2F5 F6

PEAK HOLD For setting the peak hold.
SCALE For switching the level meter scale.

EXIT DATA ADV

01 Fr (in increments of 1/10th of a frame): The amount by which the data is to be advanced when the digital audio input/output format is in the data mode can be set in increments of 1/10th of a frame. (When 0 is set, the amount is set to the default setting inside the VTR.) This menu item can be set by pressing the F10 key together with the F key. PCM: The format is set to the regular PCM audio mode. DATA: The format is set to the data mode (compressed audio: Dolby-E2).
STYLE For setting the digital audio input/output data format.

F11F13

1The data mode is operational only in the 4-channel audio versions of the 1080/59.94i and 720/59.94p system formats. 1The data advance amount and data style can be set on both the AUDIO IN SETUP menu and AUDIO OUT SETUP menu. If the setting is updated on one menu, it will be updated on the other menu as well. Furthermore, these settings cannot be performed on a channel by channel basis. 2Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation.
Switching the audio level meter scale
If the audio level is adjusted below j24 dB in the FINE mode, the ; mark is displayed; if it is adjusted above j15 dB, the : mark is displayed.
AUDIO IN CH-MIX SELECT menu
This menu is displayed by pressing the following keys: AUDIO IN > F9

Key designation SELECT

AUDIO OUT menu

This menu is displayed by pressing the following key: AUDIO OUT
Key F1 Key designation CH-1 For adjusting the audio CH1 playback level. CH-2 For adjusting the audio CH2 playback level. CH-3 For adjusting the audio CH3 playback level. CH-4 For adjusting the audio CH4 playback level. CUE For adjusting the cue audio playback level. MONITOR SET UP SDI ASIGN CH-5 For adjusting the audio CH5 playback level. CH-6 For adjusting the audio CH6 playback level. CH-7 For adjusting the audio CH7 playback level. CH-8 For adjusting the audio CH8 playback level. Transfers the VTR to the AUDIO OUT MONITOR menu screen. Transfers the VTR to the AUDIO OUT SET UP menu screen. Transfers the VTR to the AUDIO OUT SDI ASIGN menu screen. Description

AUDIO OUT MONITOR menu

This menu is displayed by pressing the following keys: AUDIO OUT > F7
Key F1 Key designation MODE For selecting the mode. Description Selects the VTR mode in which the monitor output signals are automatically switched to the cue signals. SHTL: Automatically outputs the playback signals of the cue channel in the SHTL, FF or REW mode. Outputs the signals of the channel selected by the L and R buttons in any other mode. VAR/SHTL: Automatically outputs the playback signals of the cue channel in the SHTL, FF, REW, JOG or VAR mode. Outputs the signals of the channel selected by the L and R buttons in any other mode. Selects whether the auto mode is to be activated for the left channel. OFF: Always outputs the channel signals selected by the L button. ON: Automatically outputs the cue signals in accordance with the mode selected by F1. Selects whether the auto mode is to be activated for the right channel. OFF: Always outputs the channel signals selected by the R button. ON: Automatically outputs the cue signals in accordance with the mode selected by F1. Selects whether to adjust the audio monitor output level using the headphones volume control on the front panel. UNITY: The audio monitor output level is forcibly fixed at the UNITY value. VAR: The level can be adjusted using the headphones volume control. Returns the VTR to the AUDIO OUT menu screen. For setting whether the signals from the left and right channels are to be mixed and output to the MONITOR connector. OFF: The signals are not mixed. ON: The signals are mixed. For selecting the way in which the channel signals output to the MONITOR connector are to be mixed. ADD: Simple addition AVERAGE: Simple averaging

F4F6 F7

A.MONI For selecting the audio monitor output level adjustment.

JOG PROC For setting the digital process ON/OFF. VAR PROC For setting the digital process ON/OFF. PB FADE Playback fade.
PB OUT Selects the audio output when playback is started.
PEAK HOLD For setting the peak hold of the level meter. SCALE For switching the level meter scale.
This item does not function when the E-E through mode (refer to the description of the F2 key on the AUDIO OUT SET UP STATE menu) has been set.
Key F10 Key designation STYLE Description This menu item can be set by pressing the F10 key together with the F key. PCM: The style is set to the normal PCM audio mode. DATA: The style is set to the data mode (compressed audio: Dolby-E). Transfers the VTR to the AUDIO OUT SET UP STATE menu screen. (See page 66.)

F11 F12 F13

STATE
The data mode is operational only in the 4-channel audio versions of the 1080/59.94i and 720/59.94p system formats. The items on this menu can also be set on the AUDIO IN SETUP menu. If the setting is updated on one menu, it will be updated on the other menu as well. Furthermore, these settings cannot be performed on a channel by channel basis.
Adjusting the audio output signals in relation to the video signals
(1) Press the F1 (A/V PHASE) key to put the display in reverse video.

A/V PHASE UNITY

(2) Adjust the phase difference using the ADJUST control. When the ADJUST control is turned, the display changes to VAR. (The adjustment can now be varied in 1-sample increments from i16 to j96 samples.)

i4 A/V PHASE VAR SAMPLES

ADJUST
(3) Upon completion of the adjustment, press the F1 (A/V PHASE) key. When the UNITY/VAR key is pressed during the adjustment, the UNITY mode is restored. When the key is pressed again, the mode reverts to VAR.

UNITY /VAR

Fade function
During editing, the cut-edited data is recorded automatically; during playback, this data is detected and the section concerned is V-faded.
Playback V-fade function OFF Audio signal (A) Audio signal (B) Playback V-fade function ON Audio signal (A) Audio signal (B)
: Noise appears at the joins in the editing.

TC SLAVE For setting up time code slave lock mode.
RUN MD Time code progress. DF MD For selecting drop or non-drop frame.
This is not displayed when the 1080/23p, 1080/24p or 1080/50i system format has been selected.
Key F6 Key designation CF BIT For selecting the color frame bit ON/OFF during recording. SETUP CONVERT
Description ON: CF BIT is recoorded. OFF: CF BIT is not recorded. When [EXT LTC], [S VITC] or [S LTC] is selected in the F1 key, the VTR conforms to the external color frame bit. Transfers the VTR to the TC/CHR SET UP menu screen. Transfers the VTR to the TC/CHR CONVERT menu screen. LTC: LTC is read out all the time. AUTO: At low speed, VITC is read preferentially. When it is not read, then LTC is read. VITC: VITC is read out all the time. In either setting, when the time code cannot be read, values corrected by control signal are read out. (Interpolation mode is assumed and [INTRP] is displayed on the HOME menu.) TC: TC.ST: TC.UB: TC.ST.RT: OFF: Only the TC is superimposed. The TC and VTR status are superimposed. The TC and user bits are superimposed. The TC, VTR status and remaining tape time are superimposed. No superimposed display.

F7 F8 F9 F10

TCR For selecting time code read out mode.
SUPER For setting superimpose.
SUPER ERR CHR TYPE For selecting type of character to be superimosed.
ON: The warning displays are superimposed. OFF: The warning displays are not superimposed. REVERSE: Characters appear against a black background. INTENSE: Characters are displayed more intensely.
1This is displayed only when the 480/59.94i system format has been selected. 2This is displayed only when the 1080/23p, 1080/24p or 1080/50i system format has been selected.
Changing the superimposing position
(1) Move the position using the cursor keys. Center cursor key
Cursor keys When a cursor key is held down, the cursor will move more quickly. When the center cursor key is pressed, the superimposing returns to its initial position.
Time code displays and VTRs operating modes

Display the time codes and VTRs operating modes as required. Time code displays CTL1: CTL2: LTCR: LUBR: VTCR: VUBR: Control signal 1 Control signal 2 LTC time code readout value LTC user bit readout value VITC time code readout value VITC user bit readout value TCG: LUBG: VUBG: EXTC: EXUB: Value generated by time code generator Value of LTC user bit generated Value of VITC user bit generated External time code value External user bit value
The colon (:) between the seconds and frames denotes the readout mode of the time code reader.
Hours Minutes Seconds Frames :. <Blinking display: Time code cannot be read out.
[ ]: First field [. ]: Second field [: ]: Time code can be read out or TCG value is displayed. [ ]: Time code cannot be read out. [. ]: DF mode ON [: ]: DF mode OFF
Time code displays and VTRs operating modes (continued)
VTRs operating modes STOP PREVIEW REVIEW PREROLL AUTO EDIT (automatic editing) JOG VAR SHTL REC REC (display blinks during Pre-CTL operation) PLAY P PLY (programmed playback) TSO (TAPE SPEED OVERRIDE) F.FWD REW EDIT PLAY (edit playback) EDIT REC (edit recording) CUE UP STANDBY OFF EJECT DMC PREVIEW DMC EDIT OUT PREVIEW DMC SAMPLE (variable memory speed sampling underway) DMC PLAY (variable memory playback underway) AUTO OFF
In the shuttle/variable mode and CUE UP and PREROLL modes, the tape travel direction is indicated as i or j, and the tape speed is displayed as an integer. In the jog mode, the tape travel is indicated by O when it is moving in the forward direction, by when it has stopped, and by N when it is moving in the reverse direction. In the programmed playback and TSO modes, i or j is used to indicate the deviation direction, and the deviation data is displayed as a percentage.
Error information displays
Press the F12 (SUPER ER) key to set it ON. The error information will now be displayed. FAN STOP (fan stopped) ERASE ERROR (erase current stopped) COMP.CPU ERROR (error in communication with CPU) CONCEAL SW OFF (conceal SW at OFF position) ECC SW OFF (ECC SW at OFF position)
HD REF ERROR (no HD reference signal input) SD REF ERROR (no SD reference signal input) HD SDI ERROR (HD SDI signal error) SD SDI ERROR (SD SDI signal error)
FREQ UNMATCH (frequency settings fail to match) SERVO UNLOCK (no servo lock) VIDEO ERROR (video system error) CTL NOT DET. (no CTL signal detection) PCM ERROR (PCM signal system error) LOW RF (drop in RF level during recording) RS-422 ERROR (RS-422 system error) CONCEAL V/A (video/audio error corrected) RS-232C ERROR (RS-232C system error) CONCEAL A (audio error corrected) VA-CONT ERROR (VA controller error) CONCEAL V (video error corrected) TC ERROR (time code error occurred) AUDIO MUTE (audio output muted) CARD LOW BATT (low charge in front IC card battery) HIGH ERROR (inner error value too high) SYSCON ERROR (system control system error occurred) CTL HEAD CLOG (CTL head clogged) MECHA ERROR (mechanical system error occurred) LTC HEAD CLOG (LTC head clogged) SERVO ERROR (reel, drum or capstan error occurred) OPT ERROR (optimization system error) SYSTEM ERROR (other error)

Table of user bit settings
F1 (SOURCE) F2 (TC SLAVE) F3 (UB SLAVE) ON INT (internal) TC OFF F10 (TCR) LTC AUTO VITC LTC AUTO VITC LTC S LTC S VITC ON AUTO VITC LTC EXT LTC SLAVE OFF AUTO VITC LTC ON EXT LTC DIRECT OFF AUTO VITC LTC AUDIO VITC The user bit can be set in all modes except for recording. DIRECT INT UB PRESET LUBG mode REGEN INT UB PRESET INT UB EXT REGEN INT UB PRESET INT UB VUBG mode INT UB REGEN INT UB PRESET INT UB EXT REGEN INT UB PRESET INT UB EXT REGEN
DIRECT: REGEN: EXT REGEN: PRESET: INT UB:
The external LTC input signal is recorded directly and output. It is not synchronized with the internal reference signal. The user bit is slave-locked to the value read out on the tape. The user bit cannot be set. The user bit is slave-locked to the externally input VITC or LTC. The user bit cannot be set. The user bit is not locked to the value read out on the tape or external input. The user bit can be set. In this mode, the previous user bit is retained, and neither the REGEN nor PRESET functions can be implemented. To set the user bit again, use the F1 (SOURCE), F2 (TC SLAVE) or F3 (UB SLAVE) key to select one of the three modes above.

Camera Fact Sheet Panasonic DVCPRO HD
Tested Panasonic cameras Compatible Avid products
The following Panasonic devices have been tested by Avid: Panasonic AG-HVX200P/E Panasonic AJ-SPD850 Panasonic AJ-PCS060 Panasonic AJ-HD1200AP Panasonic AJ-HD130 Panasonic AJ-HD150 Panasonic AJ-HD3700 Panasonic AJ-HD1400 Panasonic AJ-HD1700 Panasonic AJ-PCD10 Panasonic AJ-PCD20
Panasonics HD cameras are supported by the following Avid editing systems: Media Composer software Media Composer Adrenaline NewsCutter Adrenaline NewsCutter XP software Avid Xpress Pro software Avid Symphony Nitris (selected workflows) Avid DS Nitris (selected workflows)
For updated information, go to: www.avid.com > support and training > knowledge base > device lists

Avid workflow benefits

Native DVCPRO HD capture and editing Start editing right away without any transcoding, digitizing, or file conversion delays. Real-time pull-down Real-time support for both normal and advanced pull-down eliminates time consuming intermediate steps. Open timeline P2 formats can be mixed in real time in the same timeline with SD or HD media that uses the same time base. Native MXF support Import metadata automatically into the Avid bin for fast access and trouble-free media management. Auto import of P2 metadata Information such as Journalist Name, Production Number, Scene Number, Take Number and Project Name all appear automatically in the Avid bin. Variable frame rate support Take advantage pf Panasonics wide range of frame rates and get beautiful slow motion effects without having to render.
Key P2 features supported
Native MXF support Direct edit of P2 Media from cards or hard drives P2 store support
The following information details the formats supported with the latest versions of Avid Xpress Pro, Avid Media Composer family, Avid NewsCutter family and Avid Symphony Nitris. Please note that Avid Symphony Nitris does not offer real-time playback in these formats.
Most current formats chart always posted to www.avid.com/P2Formats.

Sample workflow

Edit DVCPRO HD from P2 Media Edit on Media Composer at 1080i/59.94 Output back to DVCPRO HD deck via 1394
Assume HD footage shot in 1080i/60i mode for the following example: 1. 2. 3. 4. Make sure the Panasonic P2 drivers are installed on the editing system. Connect the camera via a USB cable to the PC (note: if using a Mac, then Firewire is the preferred connection) The cameras media switch must be set to P2, which will cause the P2 card(s) to mount as a drive(s). See camera User Manual for more details. Start the Avid application. Create a 1080i 59.94 project (if necessary, select File> Mount all and/or File>Load Media Database to recognize the P2 card(s)added since starting the application. 5. To play media directly from the P2 card(s), select File > Import P2 > Clips to Bin a. This will import clips directly to your bin although media will stay on the cards/drives.
b. Double-click the clip and play in a pop-up window or in the source monitor. c. 6. The clips are now playable/editable directly from the P2 device
To copy P2 files to a local or networked media drive: a. Select the clips you wish to import media for in the bin.

b. Select File > Import P2 > Media. c. 7. The application imports the media to your system.
Edit the DVCPRO HD footage a. You can mix footage of the same frame rate with SD and/or Avid DNxHD-based footage of the same frame rate and frame structure (progressive or interlaced) in real time on the Avid timeline.
b. Variable Frame Rate (VFR) workflow example: i. Footage recorded at 720p 60 on the camera and played back in the 720p 23.976 Avid project will result in a smooth 2.5x slow motion effect. Please refer to cameras User Manual for directions on shooting in VFR mode. 8. Output Options a. Writeback to P2 card media directly with a compatible P2 device. i. Select Output Menu > Export to Device > P2 ii. Set the export settings as desired iii. Click save
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