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Digital Video Cassette Recorder
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Operating Instructions
Printed in Japan
VQT7626
S0698W
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IMPORTANT “Unauthorized recording of copyrighted television programs, video tapes and other materials may infringe the right of copyright owners and be contrary to copyright laws.” WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER TO SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR SHOCK The ligh
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Table of Contents 5 Introduction 5 Features 6 Controls and Their Functions Front panel 6 Connector section 9 Tapes 11 Operation 12 Switching on the power and inserting the cassette 12 Stop mode 13 Recording 14 Pause/still recording (back-space assemble recording) 15 Playback 15 Cue and Review 16 Still-picture playback 16 Frame advance 16 Sound selection 16 Repeat playback 17 Time Code and User’ s Bit 19 Time code 19 User’s bit 19 Setting the time code 20 Setting the user’ s bit 20 Time code and
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Table of Contents 30 RS-232C Interface 31 1. Hardware specifications 31 1) Interface specifications 31 2) Communication parameters 32 2. Software specifications 32 1) External interface specifications 32 2) Sending format (from personal computer to VTR) 32 3) Receiving format (from VTR to personal computer) 34 4) Command list 36 Error Messages 37 Video Head Cleaning 37 Condensation 37 Maintenance 38 Specifications 4
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Introduction The model AJ-D230H is a digital VTR which uses 1/4-inch wide tapes. It features digital compression technology which significantly reduces the deterioration in the picture and sound quality during dubbing compared with conventional analog systems. With its compact and lightweight design, the unit can be carried around with the greatest of ease, and it is also easy to install it in a rack. An interactive format is used to perform the unit’s settings while monitoring the menus on the
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Controls and Their Functions Front Panel Counter display area 6
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Controls and Their Functions Front panel Red: This lights when either the video or audio POWER switch playback signals are corrected or When the ON side is pressed, the power is turned interpolated. on, and the counter display area lights. Level meter Cassette slot This displays the audio signal levels. A news gathering cassette, general-purpose The input audio signal levels are displayed during cassette or consumer-use cassette with an adaptor recording and E-E selection; the output audio signa
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set-up set-up ” ” S/F/R EE SEL S/F/R EE SEL “ set- “ ” is set for the is set for the S/F/R EE SEL ” “ ” is set for the TAPE TAPE ” “ TAPE s bit is displayed. “ Controls and Their Functions Headphone jack Remote control connector When stereo headphones are connected here, the When the remote controller (AG-A11) is connected recording or playback sound can be monitored “ to this connector, the unit can be operated from a through the headphones. distance by this controller instead of by it
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Controls and Their Functions Connector section 9
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Controls and Their Functions Connector section AC IN connector Use the power cord supplied to connect this connector to the power outlet. SIGNAL GND terminal This is connected to the signal ground terminal on the unit connected in order to reduce the noise. It is not a safety ground. Fan motor This is for cooling the unit. Handle S-VIDEO IN connector This is the input connector for the S-VIDEO video signals. VIDEO IN connector This is the input connector for the analog video signals. SYNC IN con
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Tapes Description Type This is exclusively designed for use in consumer-use camera/recorder units. It can be Consumer-use used in the unit for playback only provided that the cassette adaptor (option) is obtained. cassette Use of Panasonic consumer DV cassette tape is recommended. (S size cassette) Note that inserting a cassette tape without using the cassette adaptor can damage the unit. Recording/playback tape with a maximum length of 66 minutes M size cassette (AJ-P12MP, AJ-P24MP, AJ-P33MP, A
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Operation Switching on the power and inserting the cassette Before attempting to operate the unit, make sure that it has been connected properly. Switch on the power. 1 Insert the cassette tape. 2 Insert the cassette tape into its prescribed position without forcing it in any way. Check that the STOP lamp has lighted. 3 When the tape is inserted, the cylinder starts rotating automatically, the tape is loaded, and the unit is set to the stop mode. 2 1 3 12
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Operation Stop mode The unit is set to the stop mode when the STOP button is pressed. 1 The STOP lamp lights and the tape stops traveling. In order to protect the tape, the unit is set to the tape protection mode after the period of time set in the “STILL TIMER” set-up menu item has elapsed. (See page 27) When the STOP, REW, FF or PLAY button is pressed, the unit is set to the corresponding mode. When the same part of the same tape is used repeatedly, th
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Operation Recording Set the accidental erasure prevention tab on the cassette tape to “recording,” and 1 insert the tape. Press the STOP button to set the unit to the stop mode. 2 Check that the REC INH lamp is off. 3 Selecting the video and audio input signals and adjusting the audio signal level 4 Selecting the video and audio input signals 4-1 1 Connect the signals which are to be recorded. 2 Select the input signals using the INPUT SELECT switch on the front panel. Adjusting the audio signal
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Operation Pause/still recording (back-space assemble recording) Press the PAUSE/STILL button while the cassette tape is playing. 1 If the “AUTO BACK” set-up menu item has been set to ON, the tape will be rewound for 1 or 2 seconds starting at the position where the PAUSE/STILL button was pressed. (See page 25) Press the REC button to set the unit to the REC PAUSE mode. 2 The monitor display now switches to the E-E screen. Press the PAUSE/STILL button to start the recording. 3 The tape runs to th
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Operation Frame advance The tape is advanced or reversed frame by frame when the FF or REW button is pressed during playback. No sound is heard during frame advance or reverse. Sound selection Use the AUDIO OUT SELECT button to select the desired sound. By pressing the AUDIO OUT SELECT button, the mode for the audio output is selected in the sequence shown below. AUDIO OUT connectors LED Mode Display tube CH2 output CH1 output CH1 CH3 CH2 CH1 A CH4 CH2 CH1 CH3 CH1 B CH4 CH3 CH2 C CH4 CH2 CH3 CH3
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Operation Repeat playback Setting the BEGIN and END points [Menu mode] Set the VTR to the menu mode. 1 (Set the LOCAL/MENU/REMOTE switch to the MENU position.) Select the “BEGIN/END PRESET” set-up menu item, and press the MODE (REW) 2 button. (See page 27) Select TC or CTL using the COUNTER button. 3 Select either BGN or END using either the BEGIN button or the END button. 4 Select the digit (flashing display) in which the change is to be made using the UP 5 (FF) and DOWN (STOP) buttons. The fra
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Operation Setting the BEGIN and END points [Front panel] Set the VTR to the local mode. 1 (Set the LOCAL/MENU/REMOTE switch to the LOCAL position.) Press the BEGIN or END button on the front panel to set the current position as the 2 BEGIN or END point. Displaying the BEGIN and END points Set the VTR to the remote mode. 1 (Set the LOCAL/MENU/REMOTE switch to the REMOTE position.) When the BEGIN or END button on the front panel is pressed, the BEGIN or END 2 point is displayed while the button is
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Time Code and User’ s Bit Time code The time code signal generated by the time code generator is recorded on the tape as a time code, it is read out by the time code (signal) reader, and used to display the absolute position of the tape in increments of hours, minutes, seconds and frames. The time code is written in the sub-code area (data area) of the helical track. For this reason, it can be read out across a wide range of VTR playback speeds from the stop mode to slow playback and to high-spe
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Time Code and User’ s Bit Setting the time code Set the VTR to the menu mode. 1 (Set the LOCAL/MENU/REMOTE switch to the MENU position.) Select the “TC PRESET” set-up menu item, and press the MODE (REW) button. 2 (See page 28) Select the digit (flashing display) in which the change is to be made using the UP 3 (FF) and DOWN (STOP) buttons. Press the DATA+ (PAUSE/STILL) button or DATA- (PLAY) button to change the 4 value. Upon completion of the settings, press the SET (REC) button. 5 (The display
