User manual PANASONIC AJ-D700

[. . . ] This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency 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 at his own expense. CAUTION: Do not install or place this unit in a bookcase, built-in cabinet or in another confined space in order to keep well ventilated condition. [. . . ] 1: ISO characters (8-bit character set complying with ISO646, ISO2022) 2: Unassigned 1 (undefined) 3: Unassigned 2 (undefined) 4: Unassigned 3 (undefined) 5: Page/line (page/line multiplex system complying with SMPTE262M) 6: Unassigned 4 (undefined) 7: Unassigned 5 (undefined) For setting drop frame or non-drop frame for the CTL and TCG. DF 0: The drop frame mode is established for operation. NDF 1: The non-drop frame mode is established for operation. 1: PRESET of the internal TC is used in the REC RUN mode. 0: PRESET of the internal TC is used in the FREE RUN mode. 2: The internal TC is used in the regeneration mode. 3: The input video signal VITC is used in the regeneration mode. For setting the CF flag of the TCG to ON or OFF. ON 1: The CF flag is set to ON. The underlining denotes the factory mode setting. 32 Setup Menus VIDEO menu Item No. 600 Superimposed display VIDEO MODE 0000 0001 No. Setting Superimposed display Description of setting For setting the recording and playback of the video signals. CUT 0: Cutting FADE 1: Fading For selecting the joining method at the OUT point during digital audio editing. CUT 0: Cutting FADE 1: Fading For selecting the processing to be performed for the audio edit points (IN point, OUT point, frame continuity point) during playback. AUTO 0: The same status as for recording is established. CUT 1: Forcible cutting FADE 2: Forcible fading For selecting whether to output the CUE AUDIO signal during searches and FF or REW (VV). For selecting the audio output level during DV format playback. OFF 0: Normal playback level ON 1: The output level is controlled only during DV format playback. For selecting whether to record the CH1/CH2 mixed signal for audio input in CUE AUDIO when editing the audio insert. OFF 0: The mixed signal is not recorded as the CUE AUDIO signal. ON 1: The mixed signal is recorded as the CUE AUDIO signal. The underlining denotes the factory mode setting. 34 Editing Editing with the RS-232C remote control Using the RS-232C remote control (AJ-A250), which is available as an optional accessory, two units--a player VTR and a recorder VTR--can be controlled directly from the controller to enable speedier and more efficient assemble editing, insert editing and other editing jobs. Preparation: O As shown in the figure below, connect the player VTR and recorder VTR to the RS-232C remote control. Player VTR: AJ-D250 To RS-232C connector INPUT To RS-232C connector OUTPUT RS-232C remote control (AJ-A250) Recorder VTR: AJ-D250 O Set the INPUT SELECT switch to the position which corresponds to the connection with the player VTR. S-VIDEO: When connected to the S-VIDEO IN and AUDIO IN connectors LINE: When connected to the VIDEO IN and AUDIO IN connectors O Set the LOCAL/MENU/REMOTE switch to the REMOTE position. <Note> The disturbances in the pictures during preview can be alleviated by inputting a black burst signal or other reference signal to the REF VIDEO input connectors of the player VTR and recorder VTR. Operation: Use the RS-232C remote control to control both the player VTR and recorder VTR. [. . . ] OBefore proceeding to eject the tape manually, you must first turn off the power to the unit. 2 Use a Phillips head screwdriver to push in and turn the red plastic screw part counterclockwise. (This screw needs to be rotated about 30 turns before unloading can be started. ) 3 Insert the take-up jig (packed with the unit) into the tape ejection slot (on the mechanism side of the VTR), and rotate the flange part (white gear) of the supply reel in the take-up direction using the rubber part of the take-up jig to take up the tape slack. <Note> Take care not to damage the tape in any way. [. . . ]