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Operating Instructions Digital Video Cassette Recorder AJ- P Model No. AJ- E Before operating this product, please read the instructions carefully and save this manual for future use. S1204N0 -M D Printed in Japan ENGLISH VQT0L63 - Panasonic AJ-SD255 | Dvcpro Half Rack - Page 2
energy, and if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference - Panasonic AJ-SD255 | Dvcpro Half Rack - Page 3
For AJ-SD255E 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 - Panasonic AJ-SD255 | Dvcpro Half Rack - Page 4
AJ-SD255E IMPORTANT "Unauthorized recording of copyrighted television programmes, video tapes and other materials may infringe the rights of copyright holders and contravene copyright laws." Operating precaution Operation user serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified service . USE AND - Panasonic AJ-SD255 | Dvcpro Half Rack - Page 5
Panel 12 Tapes 13 IEEE1394 digital interface 14 Joystick 15 PF (Programmable Function 15 Repeat playback 16 Setup (initial settings 17 Setup menus 18 SYSTEM menu 20 USER menu 21 - Panasonic AJ-SD255 | Dvcpro Half Rack - Page 6
is a multi-purpose digital VTR that uses 1/4-inch wide tapes. It is capable of recording and playback in DVCPRO (25 Mbps) format, recording and playback in the consumer DV format (SP mode only), and playback of DVCAM tapes. This high-picture-quality VTR incorporates digital compression technology to - Panasonic AJ-SD255 | Dvcpro Half Rack - Page 7
is a DVCPRO digital VTR which uses 1/4-inch wide cassette tapes. The compact and lightweight design makes it light to carry around and ideal for usage as a desktop viewer. Up to 184 minutes of recording M cassettes (max. 66 minutes: using the AJ-P66MP) and L cassettes (max. 184 minutes: using the AJ - Panasonic AJ-SD255 | Dvcpro Half Rack - Page 8
Parts and their functions Front panel POWER ON OFF CONTROL REC INHIBIT LOCAL REMOTE OFF ON METER FULL/FINE MONITOR SEL EJECT Digital Video Cassette Recorder AJ- SEARCH PLAY PUSH SHTL/SLOW REC REW STOP FF HEADPHONES CH 1 CH 2 REC CH 1 CH 2 UNITY VAR PB INPUT SELECT VIDEO AUDIO - Panasonic AJ-SD255 | Dvcpro Half Rack - Page 9
Parts and their functions (continued) Front panel POWER ON OFF CONTROL REC INHIBIT LOCAL REMOTE OFF ON METER FULL/FINE MONITOR SEL EJECT Digital Video Cassette Recorder AJ- SEARCH PLAY PUSH SHTL/SLOW REC CH 1 CH 2 CH 3 CH 4 REW STOP FF HEADPHONES RECCH 1 CH 2 PBCH 1 CH 2 UNITY - Panasonic AJ-SD255 | Dvcpro Half Rack - Page 10
Parts and their functions (continued) Front panel POWER ON OFF CONTROL REC INHIBIT LOCAL REMOTE OFF ON METER FULL/FINE MONITOR SEL EJECT Digital Video Cassette Recorder AJ- SEARCH PLAY PUSH SHTL/SLOW REC REW STOP FF HEADPHONES CH 1 CH 2 REC CH 1 CH 2 UNITY VAR PB INPUT SELECT - Panasonic AJ-SD255 | Dvcpro Half Rack - Page 11
FULL mode and FINE mode using the METER selector button . (See page 8) For AJ-SD255P For AJ-SD255E Reference level (-20 dB digital audio signals (option) 1394 : IEEE1394 digital signals (option) SG : Internal reference signal lamp This lamp lights when a cassette tape is inserted into the VTR - Panasonic AJ-SD255 | Dvcpro Half Rack - Page 12
B Receive A Frame Ground IEEE1394 digital input/output connector (option: AJ-YAD255G) This enables signals to be input and output using the IEEE1394 digital interface. Use a 6-pin type of connector. Bus power is not supported. VIDEO MON connector Analog composite video signals are output from this - Panasonic AJ-SD255 | Dvcpro Half Rack - Page 13
66 minutes of recording or playback (AJ-P66MP, AJ-P33MP) L cassettes Tapes capable of up to 184 minutes of recording or playback (AJ-5P92LP, AJ-P126LP) • Use recorded AJ-5P92LP tapes in the DVCPRO (25M) 184-minute compatible VTR. • When consumer-use DV and DVCAM cassette tapes are used, the maximum - Panasonic AJ-SD255 | Dvcpro Half Rack - Page 14
in setup menu No. 889 (DIF AUD IN). For AJ-SD255E Recording tape Input data Recording format DVCPRO DV DVCPRO DV DVCPRO DV DVCPRO Cannot record or receive data. Cannot record or receive data. DV For AJ-SD255P: The format for IEEE1394 digital output data is determined based on the setup menu - Panasonic AJ-SD255 | Dvcpro Half Rack - Page 15
if the joystick is released. Pressing the STOP, PLAY, or other operation buttons cancels the fixed speed operation. (2) POWER ON OFF CONTROL REC INHIBIT LOCAL REMOTE OFF ON METER FULL/FINE MONITOR SEL EJECT Digital Video Cassette Recorder AJ- SEARCH PLAY PUSH SHTL/SLOW REC REW STOP FF - Panasonic AJ-SD255 | Dvcpro Half Rack - Page 16
joystick to the left or right. By operating the joystick, the user can choose whether or not to set the The changed digits flash on the display. (4) Select TC or CTL using the COUNTER button. (5) Incline at a place on the tape where images have been recorded. • If the counter display mode (TC or CTL), - Panasonic AJ-SD255 | Dvcpro Half Rack - Page 17
using a menu-driven system. When a TV monitor is connected to the VIDEO MON connector on the unit's rear panel, the setup menus will appear on the TV monitor. (2) (3) POWER ON OFF CONTROL REC INHIBIT LOCAL REMOTE OFF ON METER FULL/FINE MONITOR SEL EJECT Digital Video Cassette Recorder AJ - Panasonic AJ-SD255 | Dvcpro Half Rack - Page 18
. SYSTEM FF REW USER 1 FF REW USER 2 REW FF FF REW USER 3 FF REW USER 4 FF REW User files Each user file contains the following items. • BASIC • OPERATION • INTERFACE • TAPE PROTECT • TIME CODE • VIDEO • AUDIO • V BLANK • DIF • MENU USER 5 (3) Decide on the user file to be used in the step - Panasonic AJ-SD255 | Dvcpro Half Rack - Page 19
Saving user files (1) Press the MENU button. (2) Press the REW button or FF button while holding down the PF button to select the USER1 file. (3) Operate the . Automatically recalling a user file when turning on the power If the user file to be loaded is selected in advance using setup menu No. - Panasonic AJ-SD255 | Dvcpro Half Rack - Page 20
operation is performed, the setting value does not return to factory (default) setting. This sets the video level. Max. variable range: ±3 dB 0000 : 0128 : 0255 -128 : 0 : 127 23 This sets the setup (black) level. (For AJ-SD255P) Max. variable range: 14 IRE (100 mV) SET UP LEVEL (For AJ-SD255E - Panasonic AJ-SD255 | Dvcpro Half Rack - Page 21
in the VAUX area are displayed. 0010 VITC: The time code and user bit recorded in the VAUX area are displayed. Notes: • Mode display: DVCPRO (25 Mbps) = DVCPRO, DV = DV, DVCAM = DVCAM • An error message appears if a warning or error has occurred when "T&S&M" has been selected as this setting. • REC - Panasonic AJ-SD255 | Dvcpro Half Rack - Page 22
USER menu No./Item Description 009 This sets the position of the characters on the horizontal plane for CHARA H-POS the time code and other super displays output to the VIDEO VIDEO MON connector. 011 CHARA TYPE (For AJ-SD255P) 0000 0 : : 0018 18 : : 0022 22 (For AJ-SD255E) - Panasonic AJ-SD255 | Dvcpro Half Rack - Page 23
so it is recommended that a system which inputs the reference video signal be used. This set the play delay time in frame increments. 0000 0 : : 0015 15 This selects the CAPSTAN LOCK mode. (For AJ-SD255P) 0000 2F : 2F mode 0001 4F : 4F mode (For AJ-SD255E) 0000 2F : 2F mode 0001 4F : 4F mode - Panasonic AJ-SD255 | Dvcpro Half Rack - Page 24
. USER menu No./Item Description 202 ID SEL This sets the ID information to be returned to the controller. 0000 OTHER : 0001 DVCPRO : 0002 ORIG : Notes: • ID information of any VTR except for the DVCPRO's is set in OTHER. • The ORIG setting should only be used when a Panasonic - Panasonic AJ-SD255 | Dvcpro Half Rack - Page 25
) USER menu No./Item Description 400 STILL TIMER This menu item is for selecting the time to elapse before the tape protection mode is established when a DVCPRO tape is used. It is also for selecting the time to elapse before the tape protection mode is established when the VTR - Panasonic AJ-SD255 | Dvcpro Half Rack - Page 26
DF MODE (For AJ-SD255P) Description This selects the time code to be used when an external time code is to be used. 0000 LTC : The LTC of the TIME CODE IN connector is used. 0001 VITC : The VITC of the input video signal or the timecode of the IEEE1394 digital input signal is used. This sets the - Panasonic AJ-SD255 | Dvcpro Half Rack - Page 27
. The additional information relating to the video data is stored here. Note: The time code and user bit are controlled during tape playback by the data which has been recorded in the SBC area. This means that all the data recorded in the SBC area alone is used as the data which is to be - Panasonic AJ-SD255 | Dvcpro Half Rack - Page 28
selects whether to mute the video output signals when a blank on the tape has been detected during playback. 603 CC (F1) BLANK (For AJ-SD255P) 604 CC (F2) BLANK (For AJ-SD255P) 605 FREEZE SEL 609 EDH YA94G 610 PB/PR IN LV (For AJ-SD255P) 614 PB/PR OUT LV (For AJ-SD255P) 0000 N-MUTE : No muting - Panasonic AJ-SD255 | Dvcpro Half Rack - Page 29
Setup menus (continued) USER menu No./Item Description 624 CC REC (For AJ-SD255P) For selecting whether to record the closed caption signals multiplexed on the input signals on the tape. 0000 OFF : No closed caption signal is recorded. 0001 ON : When a closed caption signal is detected - Panasonic AJ-SD255 | Dvcpro Half Rack - Page 30
Setup menus (continued) USER menu No./Item 0002 CH1+2 : Mixed audio input CH1 and CH2 signal. This selects the input signal to be recorded on the audio CH2 track. 0000 CH1 : Audio input CH1 signal. 0001 CH2 : Audio input appears only when the optional board AJ-YA94G has been installed. 30 - Panasonic AJ-SD255 | Dvcpro Half Rack - Page 31
are output simultaneously.) Note: This menu item takes effect only when a DV or DVCAM cassette tape with a 32 kHz/4-channel recording is played back. 753 For setting the audio reference level. REF LEVEL (For AJ-SD255P) (For AJ-SD255E) 0000 FS-20 : -20 dB 0000 FS-20 : -20 dB 0001 FS-18 : -18 - Panasonic AJ-SD255 | Dvcpro Half Rack - Page 32
operation transfers to the sub-screen, and the number of recording lines can be selected. To return from the sub-screen, press the STOP button again. Sub-screen (For AJ-SD255P) 00 REC LINE1 : 12 REC LINE13 (For AJ-SD255E period of the video output signals. Sub-screen (For AJ-SD255P) 00 LINE - Panasonic AJ-SD255 | Dvcpro Half Rack - Page 33
to 63. 886 DIF CONFIG This menu item is used to support future expansion. Normally, "DFLT" is used as the setting. YAD255G 0000 0001 : 0255 DFLT 1 : 255 No./Item 889 DIF AUD IN (For AJ-SD255P) Description This selects the channels to be used for recording on the tape when DV format data with - Panasonic AJ-SD255 | Dvcpro Half Rack - Page 34
is started with the USER1 settings. 0004 USER5 : The contents of USER5 are loaded into USER1 and operation is started with the USER1 settings. This selects whether to set or release the user file (USER2 - USER5) lock mode. A04 PF1 ASSIGN 0000 OFF : The lock is released (changes can be made - Panasonic AJ-SD255 | Dvcpro Half Rack - Page 35
the input video signal or time code on IEEE1394 is recorded. User bit "User bit" 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 bit - Panasonic AJ-SD255 | Dvcpro Half Rack - Page 36
Setup menu No. 514 VITC GEN Selected video input signal Recorded timecode SBC area VAUX area INT (REGEN/ PRESET) - - - OFF 1394 Y PB PR/S-VIDEO/ CMPST/SDI Internal TCG value Timecode on IEEE1394 digital input (VAUX area) VITC on input video signal 3 ON - - - Internal TCG value LTC OFF - Panasonic AJ-SD255 | Dvcpro Half Rack - Page 37
and the cassette will be use alcohol, benzene, thinners or any other solvents as they may affect the color of external parts or damage the unit's coating. Video video heads be cleaned as and when appropriate. For further details on how to actually clean the heads, consult with one of our service - Panasonic AJ-SD255 | Dvcpro Half Rack - Page 38
display or monitor TV. When a operational malfunction has occurred in the unit, the error number flashes on the counter display. (2) (3) POWER ON OFF CONTROL REC INHIBIT LOCAL REMOTE OFF ON METER FULL/FINE MONITOR SEL EJECT Digital Video Cassette Recorder AJ- SEARCH PLAY PUSH SHTL/SLOW - Panasonic AJ-SD255 | Dvcpro Half Rack - Page 39
Error messages When an operational malfunction has occurred in the unit, the error number flashes and (See error message table) the error message (No. of copies) Country, organization, user Reception status from GPS satellites when recording spatial coordinates (height above sea level, longitude - Panasonic AJ-SD255 | Dvcpro Half Rack - Page 40
when the signals supplied from the IEEE1394 digital interface are not DVCPRO/DV (25 Mbps) format 1x transfer signals. Check the signals. 1394 input No recording operations are possible. E-14 (NO MATCH SIG) (For AJ-SD255E) This appears when a DV cassette has been inserted, and then the signals - Panasonic AJ-SD255 | Dvcpro Half Rack - Page 41
Clean the video heads. signals. Operation continues. Error messages Monitor display Description Corrective action VTR operation E-20 DEW E-29 FRONT LOAD MOTOR If condensation is detected, the error number flashes and the unit transfers to eject mode. The drum rotates after the cassette is - Panasonic AJ-SD255 | Dvcpro Half Rack - Page 42
CAP TENSION ERROR E-72 REEL TENSION ERROR E-73 REEL DIR UNMATCH E-74 DRUM TORQUE ERROR E-78 M-IF COMM ERROR Description Corrective action VTR operation If there detected, this error number flashes on the display. Set the POWER switch to OFF and then to ON again. If a problem has been - Panasonic AJ-SD255 | Dvcpro Half Rack - Page 43
5 3/16 x 17 3/32) (excluding support legs and connectors) Recording format: DVCPRO/DV format selectable Recording video signals: For AJ-SD255P: 525i system For AJ-SD255E: 625i system Recording audio signals: 48 kHz, 16 bits, 2 channels Recording tracks: Digital video/audio Helical track Time code is - Panasonic AJ-SD255 | Dvcpro Half Rack - Page 44
. Video output SC phase: ±180 ° Other Input/Output Connectors IEEE1394 digital input/output (option: AJ-YAD255G): IEEE1394, 6 pins x 1, 400/200/100 Mbps selectable Compliant with IEEE1394-1995 standard Compliant with IEC61883-Part 1, Part 2 Compliant with SMPTE 396M AV/C Command Set supported Time - Panasonic AJ-SD255 | Dvcpro Half Rack - Page 45
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Panasonic Broadcast Europe Panasonic Marketing Europe GmbH Hagenauer Str. 43, 65203 Wiesbaden-Biebrich Deutschland Tel: 49-611-235-481 © 2004 Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. All Rights Reserved. E
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Digital Video Cassette Recorder
Operating Instructions
AJ-
P
AJ-
E
Model No.
ENGLISH
VQT0L63
S1204N0 -M
Printed in Japan
D
Before operating this product, please read the instructions carefully and save this manual for future use.