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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.”
CAUTION:
CAUTION
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR SHOCK
HAZARD AND ANNOYING INTERFERENCE,
USE THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES
ONLY.
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
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:
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol,
within an equilateral triangle, is intended to
alert the user to the presence of uninsulated
“dangerous voltage” within the product’s
enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude
to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR SHOCK
HAZARD, REFER CHANGE OF SWITCH
SETTING INSIDE THE UNIT TO QUALIFIED
SERVICE PERSONNEL.
CAUTION:
The exclamation point within an equilateral
triangle is intended to alert the user to the
presence of important operating and
maintenance (service) instructions in the
literature accompanying the appliance.
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR SHOCK
HAZARD, REFER MOUNTING OF THE
OPTIONAL
INTERFACE
BOARD
TO
QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
FCC Note:
CAUTION:
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
To assure continued compliance follow the attached
installation instructions and do not make any
unauthorized modifications.
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.
Ensure that curtains and any other materials
do not obstruct the ventilation condition to
prevent risk of electric shock or fire hazard
due to overheating.
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.
WARNING:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR SHOCK
HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT
TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
indicates safety information.
Do not insert fingers or any objects into the video
cassette holder.
Use this unit horizontally and do not place anything on
the top panel.
Cassette tape can be used only for one-side, one
direction recording. Two-way or two-track recordings
cannot be made.
Cassette tape can be used for either Color or Black &
White recording.
Do not attempt to disassemble the recorder.
There are no user serviceable parts inside.
If any liquid spills inside the recorder, have the recorder
examined for possible damage.
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Avoid operating or leaving the unit near strong magnetic
fields. Be especially careful of large audio speakers.
Avoid operating or storing the unit in an excessively hot,
cold, or damp environment as this may result in
damage both to the recorder and to the tape.
Do not spray any cleaner or wax directly on the unit.
If the unit is not going to be used for a length of time,
protect it from dirt and dust.
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Do not leave a cassette in the recorder when not in use.
Do not block the ventilation slots of the unit.
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Refer any needed servicing to authorized service
personnel.
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Contents
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Setup Menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
SYSTEM menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
BASIC menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
OPERATION menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
INTERFACE menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
TAPE PROTECT menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
TIME CODE menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
VIDEO menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
AUDIO menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Parts and Their Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Front panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Connector panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Tapes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Turning on the power/inserting a cassette . . . . . . 11
STOP mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Pause/recording (frame-to-frame continuity) . . . . 14
Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Cue/review . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Still picture playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Frame by frame advance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Audio switching . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
REC CHECK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Repeat playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Editing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Audio editing functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Cutting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
V-fading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
First Edit Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
RS-232C . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
1. Hardware specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
1) Interface specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
2) Communication parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
2. Software specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
1) External interface specifications . . . . . . . . . 39
Time Codes and User’s Bit . . . . . . . . . . 18
Time codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
User’s bit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Setting the time code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Setting the user’s bit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Playing back the time code/user’s bit . . . . . . . . . 20
2) Sending format (computer
3) Receiving format (VTR
VTR) . . . . . . . 39
computer) . . . . . . 40
4) Command list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
5) Checkpoints for RS-232C communication . . 73
Error Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Emergency Eject . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Video Head Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Condensation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Superimposed Screens . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Setup (Initial Settings) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
How to perform the settings using the on-screen
menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
How to restore the factory settings . . . . . . . . . . . 23
How to set the user default settings . . . . . . . . . . 24
How to load the user default settings . . . . . . . . . 25
How to initiate the menu protect mode . . . . . . . . 25
How to release the menu protect mode . . . . . . . . 26
How to display the DIAG menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
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Introduction
The AJ-D250 is a digital VTR which uses 1/4˝ wide tapes. The incorporation of digital compression technology
ensures that the deterioration in picture and sound quality suffered during dubbing will be much less than with
conventional analog systems.
The model has a compact and lightweight design, enabling it to be readily carried about or easily installed in a
rack.
The interactive system, which is featured for the unit’s settings, enables these settings to be performed while
viewing the menus on the TV monitor screen.
The model AJ-D250 comes with an RS-232C connector which makes it possible to control the editing operations
and exercise remote control from a computer using the RS-232C remote control (AJ-A250 - available as an
optional accessory).
Features
Compact and light
Compatible with consumer-use equipment
Using the cassette adapter (AJ-CS750P: optional
accessory), consumer-use cassette tapes shot using
a consumer-use digital camera can be played back on
this unit. The LP mode is not supported.
This unit is 8 7/16˝ (214 mm) wide, 5 1/4˝ (132 mm) high
and 15 7/16˝ (391 mm) deep, and weighs 14.3 lb (6.5
kg). It is equipped with grips so that it can be carried
easily.
Assemble editing and insert editing
Time codes
Using the RS-232C remote control (AJ-A250 -
available as an optional accessory), two units—one a
player and the other a recorder—can be controlled
directly from the remote control to perform editing
operations.
The unit comes with a built-in time code generator
(TCG)/time code reader (TCR).
Repeat playback
Any section on a tape can be played back repeatedly
for an unlimited number of times or one time only.
Encoder control
The video output signals can be adjusted using the
items on the setup menus.
Menu-driven setup
The unit’s settings are performed using an interactive
system while viewing the menus on the TV monitor
screen.
2-channel digital audio with high sound quality
RS-232C control
Remote control
Use of the RS-232C remote control (AJ-A250 -
available as an optional accessory) enables not only
editing operations to be performed but remote control
can also be exercised, from a computer by connecting
the RS-232C cable between from the computer and
this VTR.
The unit can be operated from distances up to 5
meters away when the AG-A11 remote control
(optional accessory) is connected.
Up to 184 minutes of recording
The unit uses two types of cassette tapes: one for
news gathering (max. 66 minutes) and the other for
general-purpose applications (184 minutes: using AJ-
5P92LP ).
The unit’s compact design accommodates tapes with
a 1/4˝ width.
For AJ-5P92LP cassette tapes, use a VTR supporting
DVCPRO (25 Mbps) 184 minute tapes.
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Parts and Their Functions
Front panel
Counter display
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DIGITAL VIDEO CASSETTE
Digital Video Cassette Recorder
INPUT SELECT
S-VIDEO
LINE
OPTION AUDIO
REC LEVEL
CH 1
BEGIN END
CH 2
AUDIO OUT
SELECT
RESET COUNTER
REMOTE
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REW
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STOP
FF
PLAY PAUSE/STILL
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Parts and Their Functions
Front panel
1 POWER switch
; Level meter
When the ON side is pressed, power is supplied to
the unit, and the counter display is illuminated.
This indicates the levels of the audio signals.
During recording or E-E selection, it indicates the
audio input signal levels; during playback, it
indicates the audio output signal levels.
2 Cassette insertion slot
News gathering cassettes, general-purpose
< Cassette insertion lamp
This lamp lights when a cassette has been inserted
into the unit.
cassettes
and
consumer-use
cassettes
accompanied by the adapter are inserted into this
slot. Consumer-use cassettes can be used for
playback only.
= Counter display
3 EJECT button
The time codes, CTL count values and on-screen
information and other messages appear on this
display.
When this button is pressed, the tape is unloaded,
and a few seconds later it is automatically ejected.
If the counter display is set to the CTL display, the
display will be reset.
> LOCAL/MENU/REMOTE switch
This switch is set when the menu settings are to be
performed or when the unit is to be controlled from
an external source.
4 REC/REC INH lamp
REC
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The lamp lights during recording.
REC INH: The lamp lights when the accidental
cassette erasure prevention status is
established.
LOCAL
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Set here when the unit is to be controlled
using the controls provided on the unit’s
operation panel.
It also lights when “ON” is selected as the
“REC INHIBIT” setting on the setup
menu.
Recording cannot be conducted while
this lamp is lighted.
MENU
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Set here when the on-screen menu items
are to be set.
REMOTE: Set here when the unit is to be controlled
using the RS-232C interface or other
external control device.
5 REMOTE lamp
? INPUT SELECT switch
This lamp lights when the LOCAL/MENU/REMOTE
switch has been set to REMOTE.
This is used to select the input signals.
LINE
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Set here to record the signals which are
supplied to the video signal input
connector.
6 WIDE lamp
This lamp lights in the 16:9 wide screen mode.
S-VIDEO: Set here to record the signals which are
supplied to the S-VIDEO input connector.
OPTION: Set here to supply video and audio
signals from the optional board and
record them.
7 Consumer-use cassette insertion lamp
This lamp lights when a cassette recorded using a
consumer-use DV device has been inserted.
8 REPEAT lamp
@ BEGIN button
This lamp lights during repeat playback.
This button sets the start point for repeat playback
and it indicates the start point which is currently
entered.
9 SERVO lamp
This lamp lights when the drum servo and capstan
servo are locked.
A END button
: Channel status lamps
This button sets the end point for repeat playback
and it indicates the end point which is currently
entered.
One of these lamps lights depending on the error
rate status. (Green
Blue
Red)
Green: This lamp lights when the error rate for both
the video and audio playback signals is at
an acceptable level.
B CH3/CH4 lamps
These lamps light when the audio signals have
been set to CH3 and CH4 during DV format
playback.
Blue
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This lamp lights when the error rate for
either the video or audio playback signals
has deteriorated. A normal playback picture
appears even when the lamp is lighted.
This lamp lights when either the video or
audio playback signals have become
subject to correction or interpolation.
C AUDIO OUT SELECT button
This button selects the audio signals which are to
be output.
Red
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Parts and Their Functions
D Headphones jack
M REMOTE connector
When headphones are connected to this jack, they
can be used to monitor the sound being recorded or
played back.
When the remote control (AG-A11) is plugged into
this connector, the unit can be operated at a
distance using the controls on the remote control
instead of the unit’s function buttons.
Keep the LOCAL/MENU/REMOTE switch at the
REMOTE position.
E Volume control
This is used to adjust the volume to the
headphones.
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F Audio recording level controls
These controls are used to adjust the recording
level for PCM audio signals CH1 and CH2.
G REW button
RESET COUNTER
AUSE/STILL
DTA
REC
SET
When this button is pressed, the tape is rewound,
and the playback pictures can be monitored if
“TAPE” has been selected for the “S/F/R EE SEL”
setup menu item setting.
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H STOP button
Panasonic
When this button is pressed, the tape stops
traveling, and the still picture can be monitored
when the “TAPE” setting has been selected for the
“S/F/R EE SEL” setup menu item.
In the stop mode, the drum still continues to rotate,
and the tape remains tightly wrapped around the
drum.
(AG-A11)
When the designated period of time has elapsed in
the stop mode, the unit is automatically set to the
standby OFF mode in order to protect the tape.
N COUNTER button
This button is used to switch the counter display.
CTL: Set here to display the tape timer (control
signal).
I FF button
When this button is pressed, the tape is fast-
forwarded, and the playback pictures can be
monitored if “TAPE” has been selected as the
“S/F/R EE SEL” setup menu item setting.
TC: Set here to display the time code.
UB: Set here to display the user’s bit.
Remaining tape:
Set here to display the amount of remaining
tape.
J PLAY button
When this button is pressed, playback is
commenced.
Recording is commenced when it is pressed
together with the REC button.
O RESET button
When this button is pressed in the CTL mode, the
counter display is reset to 00:00:00:00.
K PAUSE/STILL button
When this button is pressed during recording,
recording is stopped temporarily. When it is
pressed again, recording is resumed.
When this button is pressed during playback, the
still picture mode is established. When it is pressed
again, playback is resumed.
L REC button
Recording is commenced when this button is
pressed together with the PLAY button. When it is
pressed during playback or in the STOP mode or
standby OFF mode, the REC CHECK mode is
established. (See page 15)
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Parts and Their Functions
Connector panel
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VIDEO
S-VIDEO
AUDIO
CH2
CH1
OUTPUT
S-VIDEO
VIDEO
MONIT
VIDEO
RS-
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CH1
AUDIO 2
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AC IN
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Parts and Their Functions
Connector panel
1 AC IN socket
> RS-232C connector
Plug one end of the unit’s power cord into this
power socket.
Editing operations can be conducted speedily and
efficiently by connecting the RS-232C remote
control (AJ-A250 - available as an optional
accessory) to this connector. Various operations
can be performed from a computer by using the
RS-232C cable which is available as an optional
accessory.
2 SIGNAL GND terminal
In order to reduce noise, connect this terminal to
the signal grounding terminal on one of the devices
to which the unit is connected. This is not a safety
ground.
INPUT
REF
VIDEO
VIDEO
3 Fan motor
S-VIDEO
This motor is used to cool the unit.
AUDIO
CH1
CH2
4 Grip
OUTPUT
S-VIDEO
VIDEO
MONIT
VIDEO
RS-
232C
This grip is fitted on the side panel. When
operating the unit, however, place the unit flat on its
bottom surface.
AUDIO 1
CH1
AUDIO 2
CH1
AC IN
RS-232C
connector
CH2
CH2
SIGNAL
GND
5 S-VIDEO IN connector
The S-VIDEO video signals are supplied to this
connector.
6 VIDEO IN connector
The analog video signals are supplied to this
connector.
7 REF VIDEO IN connector
This is connected to the reference video signal
when the unit is to be synchronized with the
reference sync signals of an external unit during
playback.
8 AUDIO IN connectors
The analog audio signals are supplied to this
connector.
9 S-VIDEO OUT connector
The S-VIDEO video signals are output from this
connector.
: VIDEO OUT connector
The analog video signals are output from this
connector.
; MONITOR OUT connector
The video monitor signals are output from this
connector. Superimposed video signals can be
output.
< AUDIO 1 OUT connectors
The analog audio signals are output from this
connector.
= AUDIO 2 OUT connectors
The analog audio signals are output from this
connector.
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Tapes
Tape
Description
These tapes are designed to be used exclusively with consumer-use camera
recorders.
They can be used only for playback on this unit and only with the cassette adapter
(optional accessory).
Long-playing tapes (80 min. in standard mode, 120 min. in LP mode) cannot be
used with this unit.
Consumer-use
cassettes
(S cassette)
It is recommended that Panasonic brand consumer-use DV tapes be used.
Remember that inserting a cassette tape without using the cassette adapter can
cause malfunctioning.
Tapes with up to 66 minutes of recording/playback time
(AJ-P12MP, AJ-P24MP, AJ-P33MP, AJ-P46MP, AJ-P66MP)
M cassettes
L cassettes
Tapes with up to 184 minutes of recording/playback time
(AJ-P34LP, AJ-P66LP, AJ-P94LP, AJ-P126LP, AJ-5P92LP
)
For AJ-5P92LP cassette tapes, use a VTR supporting DVCPRO (25 Mbps) 184
minute tapes.
Align the cassette with the center of the insertion
ON
EJECT
slot, and push it in gently.
The cassette tape is loaded automatically.
OFF
MENU
POWER
REMOTE
LOCAL
DIGITAL VIDEO CASSETTE
Digital Video Cassette Recorder
INPUT SELECT
S-VIDEO
LINE
OPTIONAUDIO
REC LEVEL
CH
1
BEGIN END
AUDIO OUT CH
SELECT
2
RESET COUNTER
REMOTE
CH
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REW
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STOP
FF
UP
PLAY PAUSE/STILL
REC
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M cassette
L cassette
<Checkpoints for consumer-use DV tape playback>
Consumer-use DV tapes can be used for playback only.
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Consumer-use tapes recorded in the LP mode cannot be played back.
Recording onto consumer-use tapes is not possible, therefore the recording-related functions
are inhibited.
The maximum speed at which consumer-use tapes can be forwarded or reversed is 32 times
normal tape speed.
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The still pictures of consumer-use tapes are subject to disturbance.
In the interest of protecting the tapes, it is recommended that consumer-use tape cue-up be
kept to the minimum extent possible.
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The maximum time for the STILL TIMER when a consumer-use tape is used has been set to
10 seconds.
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When the unit has been left standing in the STILL mode, the standby OFF (half loading) mode
will be established after one minute has elapsed.
During consumer-use tape search and still picture operations, a display indicating that the
time code cannot be read may appear.
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Operation
Turning on the power/inserting a cassette
Before proceeding to operate the unit, make sure that the unit has been connected properly.
Turn on the unit’s power.
1
Insert the cassette tape.
Insert it at the prescribed position without forcing it in any way.
2
Check that the STOP lamp is lighted.
When the tape is inserted, the cylinder starts rotating automatically, the tape is loaded,
and the STOP mode is established.
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<Note>
It is possible to change the mode when a tape is inserted using the settings in Item No.
104 “TAPE IN MOD” of the Setup menu. (See page 29)
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2
ON
EJECT
OFF
MENU
POWER
REMOTE
LOCAL
DIGITAL VIDEO CASSETTE
Digital Video Cassette Recorder
INPUT SELECT
S-VIDEO
LINE
OPTION AUDIO
REC LEVEL
CH 1
BEGIN END
AUDIO OUT CH 2
SELECT
RESET COUNTER
REMOTE
CH 3
REW
MODE
STOP
FF
PLAY PAUSE/STILL
REC
SET
CH 4
MENU
DATA
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DOWN
UP
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Operation
STOP mode
1
When the STOP button is pressed, the STOP mode is established.
The STOP lamp lights, and the tape stops traveling.
In order to protect the tape, the tape protection mode will be established when the time
selected for the “STILL TIMER” setup menu item setting has elapsed. (See page 31)
When the STOP, REW, FF or PLAY button is pressed, the corresponding mode will be
established.
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<Checkpoint for STILL TIMER setting>
Repeatedly using the same locations on the same tape will increase the cumulative standby
time at those locations. In the interest of protecting the tape, keep the standby times at the
same locations as short as possible.
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ON
EJECT
OFF
MENU
POWER
REMOTE
LOCAL
DIGITAL VIDEO CASSETTE
Digital Video Cassette Recorder
INPUT SELECT
S-VIDEO
LINE
OPTION AUDIO
REC LEVEL
CH 1
BEGIN END
AUDIO OUT CH 2
SELECT
RESET COUNTER
REMOTE
CH 3
REW
MODE
STOP
FF
PLAY PAUSE/STILL
REC
SET
CH 4
MENU
DATA
+
DOWN
UP
-
1
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Operation
Recording
Set the accidental erasure prevention tab on the cassette tape to “recording,” and
insert the tape.
1
Press the STOP button to set the unit to the STOP mode.
Check that the REC INH lamp has gone off.
2
3
4
Selecting the video and audio input signals and adjusting the audio levels
Selecting the video and audio input signals
4-1
Connect the signals which are to be recorded.
1
Select the input signals using the INPUT SELECT switch on the front panel.
2
Adjusting the audio levels
4-2
Adjust the levels of the audio input signals.
1
The audio signals are recorded at the proper levels when the level controls
are at their center-click positions.
Press the PLAY button while holding down the REC button.
The REC and PLAY lamps light and recording commences.
5
6
Press the STOP button to end the recording.
The recording now ends, and the STOP mode is established.
<Notes>
If recording prevention signals are included among the input signals, the input signals will not
be recorded properly.
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Check that the SERVO lamp has lighted during recording. The image which is played back
will be disturbed if the lamp is flashing or off.
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Operation
Pause/record (frame-to-frame continuity)
Press the PAUSE/STILL button while the cassette tape is playing.
1
When ON has been selected as the AUTO BACK setup menu item setting, the tape will
be rewound for about 2 seconds starting from the position where the PAUSE/STILL was
pressed. (See page 29)
Press the REC button to set the unit to the REC PAUSE mode.
The monitor display now switches to the E-E screen.
2
3
Press the PAUSE/STILL button to commence recording.
The tape travels to the position where the PAUSE/STILL was pressed in step above,
and recording commences.
<Note>
1
The E-E screen is now displayed.
Playback
Insert the cassette tape.
1
2
Press the PLAY button.
Normal playback is now commenced.
Press the STOP button to end the playback.
The unit is now set to the STOP mode.
3
<Note>
Check that the SERVO lamp has lighted during playback. The playback image will be disturbed
if the lamp is off or flashing.
Cue/review
Hold down the FF or REW button during playback.
While this button is pressed, the tape will be cued or reviewed at about 10 times the normal tape
speed.
Normal playback is restored when the button is released.
When ON has been selected as the SEARCH CUE setup menu item setting, the CUE track
sound will be output during cue or review. (See page 34)
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Still picture playback
Press the PAUSE/STILL button during playback.
Normal playback is restored when the PAUSE/STILL button is pressed again.
No sound will be heard during still picture playback.
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Operation
Frame by frame advance
When the FF or REW button is pressed during still picture playback, the tape will be
advanced forward or backward one frame at a time.
No sound will be heard during frame by frame advance.
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Audio switching
The AUDIO OUT SELECT button is used to switch to the desired sound.
By pressing this button, the audio output is switched to the modes in the sequence shown below.
AUDIO OUT connectors
Mode
Display tube
LED
CH3
CH1 output
CH2 output
CH1
CH2
A
B
C
D
E
F
CH1
CH2
CH4
CH1
CH3
CH4
CH1
CH3
CH4
CH2
CH2
CH3
CH4
CH3
CH4
No display
CH3
CH4
CH3
CH4
No display
No display
CH3
CH4
CH1
CH2
CH3
CH4
G
CH1+CH3
CH2+CH4
The settings in the boxes (
4-channel mode playback.
) are valid only during DV format
• • • • • • • OFF
• • • • • • • ON
Sequence in which the modes are selected
[. .]
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>
>
>
>
>
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
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REC CHECK
By pressing the REC button during playback or in the STOP or STANDBY OFF mode, it is
possible to check the audio input signals, time code generator value and the video input signals
which have been selected using the INPUT SELECT switch.
REC CHECK during playback
The REC CHECK mode is established while the REC button is held down. Normal playback
is restored when the button is released.
REC CHECK in the STOP or STANDBY OFF mode
The REC CHECK mode is established when the REC button is pressed. To release the
mode, press the STOP button.
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Operation
Repeat playback
Setting the BEGIN and END points
[Menu mode]
Set the unit to the menu mode (by setting the LOCAL/MENU/REMOTE switch to the
MENU position).
1
2
Select the “BGN PRESET” or “END PRESET” setup menu item, and press the
DATA+ button (PAUSE/STILL button) or DATA– button (PLAY button).
(See page 29)
<Note>
It is possible to select whether the BEGIN or END point is to be set or not by operating
the DATA+ or DATA– button.
Select TC or CTL using the COUNTER button.
<Note>
If the RESET button is pressed while the unit is in CTL mode, 00:00:00:00 will be set.
3
4
Select the digit to be changed (blinking display) using the UP button (FF button) or
DOWN button (STOP button).
The frame digits cannot be selected. They always appear as “00.”
The value is incremented or decremented using the DATA+ button (PAUSE/STILL
button) or DATA– button (PLAY button).
5
6
7
Press the SET button (REC button) upon completion of the settings.
The settings are now stored in the memory.
Set the LOCAL/MENU/REMOTE switch to the LOCAL or REMOTE position.
<Notes>
“– –:– –:– –:– –” appears on the display when the points have not been set. In this case,
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repeat playback will start at the beginning of the tape which serves as the BEGIN point and
end at the end of the tape which serves as the END point.
When the MODE button (REW button) is pressed instead of the SET button upon completion
of the settings, the time code setting will be canceled.
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Operation
Setting the BEGIN and END points
[Front panel]
Set the unit to the local mode (by setting the LOCAL/MENU/REMOTE switch to the
LOCAL position).
1
2
When the BEGIN or END button on the front panel is pressed, the current position
is set as the BEGIN or END point.
Displaying the BEGIN and END points
Set the unit to the remote mode (by setting the LOCAL/MENU/REMOTE switch to
the REMOTE position).
1
2
When the BEGIN or END button on the front panel is pressed, the BEGIN or END
point is displayed while the button is held down.
The settings are not changed.
Setting the repeat playback mode
Set the unit to the menu mode (by setting the LOCAL/MENU/REMOTE switch to the
MENU position).
1
2
Select the “MEMORY MODE” setup menu item, and select the repeat playback
mode. (See page 29)
Setting
OFF
Operation
Normal operation
The tape stops near the BEGIN point when it is fast-forwarded
or rewound.
M-STOP
REPT1
CONT
When the tape playback reaches the END point, the tape is
rewound to the BEGIN point, where it stops.
When the tape playback reaches the END point, the tape is
rewound to the BEGIN point and playback is repeated.
Set the LOCAL/MENU/REMOTE switch to the LOCAL or REMOTE position.
3
<Notes>
The picture quality will deteriorate when the same tape is repeatedly played back over and
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over again. As a general guideline, replace the tape with a new one after about 100 repeat
playback operations.
When repeat playback is to be initiated using a consumer-use tape, the unit will not operate
even if CONT has been selected as the setup menu item No.111 “MEMORY MODE” setting.
(See page 29)
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Time Codes and User’s Bit
Time codes
Time codes are used when recording time code signals generated by the time code generator
on the tape, reading out their values with the time code reader, and displaying the absolute
positions of the tape in increments of hours, minutes, seconds and frames.
The time codes are written in the sub-code area (data area) of the helical track. For this reason,
they can be read at any playback speed from the stop mode to slow-motion playback or high-
speed playback.
The time code value is indicated on the display or superimposed.
TCR 00 :
07 :
04 :
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Hours Minutes Seconds Frames
User’s bit
The user’s bit is the 32-bit (8-digit) data frame in the time code signal which is made available to
users. It can record operator numbers, etc.
The characters which can be used for the user’s bit are 0 to 9 and A B C D E F.
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Time Codes and User’s Bit
Setting the time code
Set the unit to the menu mode (by setting the LOCAL/MENU/REMOTE switch to the
MENU position).
1
2
Select the “TC PRESET” setup menu item, and press the DATA+ button
(PAUSE/STILL button) or DATA– button (PLAY button).
(See page 32)
Select the digit to be changed (blinking display) using the UP button (FF button) or
DOWN button (STOP button).
3
4
The value is incremented or decremented using the DATA+ button (PAUSE/STILL
button) or DATA– button (PLAY button).
Press the SET button (REC button) upon completion of the settings.
Set the LOCAL/MENU/REMOTE switch to the LOCAL or REMOTE position.
5
6
<Notes>
The current time code value appears as the default value.
When the RESET button is pressed while the digit to be changed is blinking, the display is
reset to “00:00:00:00.”
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The time code cannot be set unless P-REC or P-FREE has been selected as the “TC MODE”
setup menu item setting. (See page 32)
If the MODE button (REW button) is pressed instead of the SET button while the digit to be
changed is blinking, the time code setting will be canceled.
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Setting the user’s bit
Set the unit to the menu mode (by setting the LOCAL/MENU/REMOTE switch to the
MENU position).
1
2
Select the UB PRESET setup menu item, and press the DATA+ button
(PAUSE/STILL button) or DATA– button (PLAY button).
(See page 32)
Now follow the same procedure as for setting the time code.
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Time Codes and User’s Bit
Playing back the time code/user’s bit
Set the unit to the STOP mode.
1
Set to TC or UB using the COUNTER button.
TC: The time code appears on the display.
UB: The user’s bit appears on the display.
2
Interpolation is provided by the CTL signal if the time code cannot be read.
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Press the PLAY button.
3
Playback is commenced, and the time code appears on the display.
When ON has been selected as the SUPER setup menu item setting, the time code value
will be superimposed onto the video signals which are output from the MONITOR OUT
connector. (See page 28)
<Notes>
The colon between the seconds and frames changes to a period when a drop frame time
code is read.
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Interpolation is automatically provided by the CTL signal if the time code signal is missing.
The display appearing at this time will be as shown below.
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T
R
00 : 07 : 04 : 24
The colon between the seconds and frames changes to a
period in the case of a drop frame.
“
” appears here when the time code signal is missing.
(Superimpose only)
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Superimposed Screens
When the unit’s MONITOR OUT connector has been
connected to a TV monitor, the control signals, time
codes, etc. are displayed on the TV monitor screen as
abbreviations.
The display can be switched ON or OFF using the
setup menu item No. 000 setting. (See page 28)
Display position
The position where the superimposed display appears
can be changed using setup menu item No.002
“CHARA H-POS” and No.003 (CHARA V-POS).
(See page 28)
TV monitor
No display:
TCR
:
:
:
Normally, no display
S: Appears with FAN STOP.
L: Appears with LOW RF.
N: Appears with NO RF.
TCR
:
:
:
TCR
:
:
:
TV monitor
TV monitor
<Note>
Abbreviation
CTL: control signal
When the MODE button and the DATA+ button or
DATA– button are pressed, the counter display
appears temporarily while the buttons are held down
so that the setting can be checked.
TCR: time code playback value
UBR: user’s bit playback value
REM: remaining tape amount
Even while the MODE button is held down, settings
can still be performed using the DATA+ button or
DATA– button as the actual status is checked.
Characters displayed
The background of the characters superimposed onto
the display can be changed using the setup menu
item No.004 “CHARA TYPE” setting. (See page 28)
TCR
:
:
:
TCR
:
:
:
TV monitor
TV monitor
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Superimpose Screens
Operation mode
<Notes>
The value to be displayed can be selected using setup
menu item No.001 “DISPLAY SEL”.
(See page 28)
One of the following errors may be displayed on the
third line (remaining tape amount line) in the T&S&R
mode. (See page 74)
TIME: Counter value
[NO RF]:
T&STA: Counter value and VTR operation mode
This appears when a blank part has been
detected on the tape.
T&R:
Counter value and remaining tape amount
T&S&R: Counter value, VTR operation mode and
“E-09” appears on the front panel’s counter
display.
remaining tape amount
[LOW RF]:
This appears when there is no head output.
“E-01” appears on the front panel’s counter
display.
TIME mode
[FAN STOP]:
This appears when the cooling fan has shut
down.
“E-70” and the counter value appear alternately
on the front panel’s counter display.
[SERVO NOT LOCKED]:
TCR
:
:
:
Counter value
TV monitor
This appears when the servo is not locked.
“E-00” appears on the front panel’s counter
display area.
T&STA mode
Counter value
TCR
STOP
:
:
:
VTR operation mode
TV monitor
T&R mode
TCR
:
:
:
Counter value
REMAIN
:
Remaining tape amount
TV monitor
T&S&R mode
Counter value
TCR
STOP
REMAIN
:
:
:
VTR operation mode
Remaining tape amount
:
TV monitor
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Setup (Initial Settings)
The unit’s main settings can be performed and
checked using the on-screen menus which appear on
the video monitor connected to the unit.
It is also possible to perform and check the settings
using the item numbers and setting numbers which
appear on the front panel’s display.
One user setting memory set is provided with the unit
to enable the desired settings to be stored in the
memory ahead of time for use.
Press the MENU-UP button or MENU-DOWN
button to move the cursor ( ) to the item
where the changes are to be made.
The page can be scrolled up or down by pressing
the MENU-UP button or MENU-DOWN button
while holding down the MODE button.
4
Press the DATA+ or DATA– button to change
the setting.
The setting value will flash while changes to the
setting are being performed.
5
6
How to perform the settings
using the on-screen menus
Press the SET button to enter the setting.
To change another item, repeat steps 4, 5 and
6.
Set the LOCAL/MENU/REMOTE switch to the
MENU position.
The unit is now set to the menu setting mode,
and the menu screen appears on the video
monitor.
1
<Note>
The setting can be canceled by pressing the
MODE button. To change another item without
entering a setting, press the MODE button, and
repeat steps 4, 5 and 6.
SET–UP MENU
MAIN
NO.00
Set the LOCAL/MENU/REMOTE switch to the
LOCAL or REMOTE position.
The menu setting procedure is now terminated.
00 SYSTEM
000 BASIC
100 OPERATION
200 INTERFACE
7
400 TAPE PROTECT
500 TIME CODE
600 VIDEO
700 AUDIO
END
How to restore the factory
settings
In the menu setting mode, the REW, STOP, FF,
PLAY, PAUSE/STILL and REC buttons serve as
the MODE, MENU-DOWN, MENU-UP, DATA–,
DATA+ and SET buttons.
Set the LOCAL/MENU/REMOTE switch to the
MENU position.
The unit is now set to the menu setting mode,
and the menu screen appears on the video
monitor.
1
Press the MENU-UP button or MENU-DOWN
button to move the cursor ( ) to the menu
where the changes are to be made.
2
3
Press the SET button to set the item.
To return to the menu screen, press the SET
button while holding down the MODE button.
Press the RESET button.
2
The unit is set to the default setting mode, and
the default setting screen appears on the video
monitor.
SELECT
MODE
ESCAPE
LOAD
SAVE
PROTECT
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Setup (Initial Settings)
Press the MENU-UP button or MENU-DOWN
button to position the cursor at LOAD, and
press the SET button.
The unit is set to the LOAD mode, and the LOAD
screen appears on the video monitor.
Press the RESET button.
3
3
4
The unit is set to the default setting mode, and
the default setting screen appears on the video
monitor.
SELECT
MODE
SET–UP MENU
NO
<LOAD>
ESCAPE
LOAD
SAVE
FACTORY (ALL)
FACTORY (NOT SYSTEM)
USER (ALL)
PROTECT
USER (NOT SYSTEM)
Press the MENU-UP button or MENU-DOWN
button to position the cursor at SAVE, and
press the SET button.
The unit is set to the SAVE mode, and the SAVE
screen appears on the video monitor.
Press the MENU-UP button or MENU-DOWN
button to move the cursor to FACTORY (ALL),
and press the SET button.
4
5
If the cursor is moved to FACTORY (NOT
SYSTEM) and this operation is performed, all
the menus except the SYSTEM menu will be
restored to the factory settings.
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SET–UP MENU
NO
<SAVE>
USER (ALL)
USER (NOT SYSTEM)
If the cursor is moved to NO and this operation
is performed, operation will return to the menu
screen without restoring the factory settings.
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Press the MENU-UP button or MENU-DOWN
button to move the cursor to USER (ALL), and
press the SET button.
5
6
Set the LOCAL/MENU/REMOTE switch to the
LOCAL or REMOTE position.
The menu setting procedure is now terminated.
If the cursor is moved to USER (NOT
SYSTEM) and this operation is performed, all
the menus except the SYSTEM menu will be
updated.
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If the cursor is moved to NO and this operation
is performed, operation will return to the menu
screen without updating the settings.
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How to set the user default
settings
The screen to confirm whether SAVE is to be
initiated or canceled now appears. Press the
MENU-UP button or MENU-DOWN button to
move the cursor to the YES position, and
press the SET button.
Set the LOCAL/MENU/REMOTE switch to the
MENU position.
The unit is now set to the menu setting mode,
and the menu screen appears on the video
monitor.
1
The settings are now saved in the memory.
SAVE OK?
NO
YES
2
Performs steps 2 through 6 of “How to
perform the settings using the on-screen
menus,” and change to the desired settings.
(See page 23)
Set the LOCAL/MENU/REMOTE switch to the
LOCAL or REMOTE position.
The menu setting procedure is now terminated.
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Setup (Initial Settings)
How to load the user default
settings
How to initiate the menu
protect mode
By setting the unit to the menu protect mode, the
opening of the setup menus can be disabled even if
the front panel’s LOCAL/MENU/REMOTE switch is
set to the MENU position.
Set the LOCAL/MENU/REMOTE switch to the
MENU position.
The unit is now set to the menu setting mode,
and the menu screen appears on the video
monitor.
1
Set the LOCAL/MENU/REMOTE switch to the
MENU position.
The unit is now set to the menu setting mode,
and the menu screen appears on the video
monitor.
1
Press the RESET button.
2
The unit is set to the default setting mode, and
the default setting screen appears on the video
monitor.
SELECT
MODE
ESCAPE
LOAD
Press the RESET button.
2
The unit is set to the default setting mode, and
the default setting screen appears on the video
monitor.
SAVE
PROTECT
SELECT
MODE
ESCAPE
LOAD
SAVE
Press the MENU-UP button or MENU-DOWN
button to position the cursor at LOAD, and
press the SET button.
3
PROTECT
The unit is set to the LOAD mode, and the LOAD
screen appears on the video monitor.
Press the MENU-UP button or MENU-DOWN
button to position the cursor at PROTECT,
and press the SET button.
The unit is now set to the menu protect mode,
and the screen to confirm whether menu protect
is to be initiated or canceled now appears on the
video monitor.
3
4
SET–UP MENU
NO
<LOAD>
FACTORY (ALL)
FACTORY (NOT SYSTEM)
USER (ALL)
USER (NOT SYSTEM)
MENU PROTECT OK?
NO
YES
Press the MENU-UP button or MENU-DOWN
button to move the cursor to USER (ALL), and
press the SET button.
4
5
If the cursor is moved to USER (NOT
SYSTEM) and this operation is performed, the
user settings for all the menus except the
SYSTEM menu which are saved in the
memory will be used for operation.
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Press the MENU-UP button or MENU-DOWN
button to move the cursor to the YES
position, and press the SET button.
The menu screen now appears.
If the cursor is moved to NO and this operation
is performed, operation will return to the menu
screen without any changes made to the user
settings which are saved in the memory.
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Set the LOCAL/MENU/REMOTE switch to the
LOCAL or REMOTE position.
The menu setting procedure is now terminated.
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Setup (Initial Settings)
How to display the DIAG menu
Set the LOCAL/MENU/REMOTE switch to the
LOCAL or REMOTE position. The unit is now
set to the menu protect mode.
When the LOCAL/MENU/REMOTE switch is set
to the MENU position, “MENU PROTECTED”
appears on the video monitor screen instead of
the menu setting mode being established.
5
This unit incorporates a function for displaying the
HOURS METER and software program version on the
video monitor.
Set the LOCAL/MENU/REMOTE switch to the
MENU position while holding down the EJECT
button.
1
<Note>
If, while the menu protect menu is set, the
LOCAL/MENU/REMOTE switch is set to the
menu position while the front panel’s COUNTER
button is held down, the menu setting mode will
be established, and regular menu settings can be
performed.
Perform steps 2 through 7 in “How to perform
the settings using the on-screen menus.”
(See page 23)
The unit is now set to the DIAG display mode,
and the HOURS METER appears on the video
monitor.
DIAG–MENU
HOURS METER
00000H
H0
H1
H2
H3
OPERATION
DRUM RUN
TAPE RUN
00000H
00000H
00000T
THREADING
With the HOURS METER displayed, press the
MENU-UP button or MENU-DOWN button
while holding down the MODE button.
The software program version is displayed on the
video monitor.
2
3
How to release the menu
protect mode
The front microcomputer version appears on the
front panel’s counter display.
Set the LOCAL/MENU/REMOTE switch to the
MENU position while holding down the front
panel’s COUNTER button.
1
DIAG–MENU VERSION
<NTSC>
IF
1.
-
-
-
-
-
- .
- .
- .
- .
- .
The unit is now set to the menu setting mode,
and the menu screen appears on the video
monitor.
AV-SYSCON 1.
SBC
CYLINDER
REEL
1.
1.
1.
END
2
3
Perform steps 2 and 3 of “How to initiate the
menu protect mode” described above.
The screen to confirm whether menu protect is to
be initiated or canceled now appears on the
video monitor.
When the MENU-UP button or MENU-DOWN
button is pressed again while holding down the
MODE button, the HOURS METER display is
restored.
MENU PROTECT OK?
NO
YES
Set the LOCAL/MENU/REMOTE switch to the
LOCAL or REMOTE position.
The normal mode is now restored.
Press the MENU-UP button or MENU-DOWN
button to move the cursor to the NO position,
and press the SET button.
The menu protect mode is now released.
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Setup Menus
SYSTEM menu
Item
Setting
Description of setting
Superimposed
Superimposed
display
No.
No.
display
00
SYSTEM H
0000
For adjusting the horizontal phase.
128
This item enables the phase to be varied by up to ±1.5 µ.
0255
127
0
01
02
SC COARSE
SC FINE
0000
0001
0002
0003
For coarsely adjusting the subcarrier phase.
90 This item enables the phase to be varied by selecting one of 4 positions at
180 90-degree increments.
270
0000
For finely adjusting the subcarrier phase.
128
This item enables the phase to be varied by up to 90 degrees.
By using this item in tandem with SC COARSE, any setting up to 360
degrees can be achieved.
0255
127
0
03
04
SCH COARSE
SCH FINE
0000
0001
0002
0003
For coarsely adjusting the SCH (Sub Carrier to Horizontal) phase.
90 This item enables the phase to be varied by selecting one of 4 positions at
180 90-degree increments.
270
0000
For finely adjusting the SCH (Sub Carrier to Horizontal) phase.
This item enables the phase to be varied by up to 90 degrees.
By using this item in tandem with SCH COARSE, any setting up to 360
degrees can be achieved.
128
0255
0000
127
128
05
06
07
08
VIDEO LEVEL
SET UP LEVEL
HUE
For setting the video level.
This item enables the video level to be varied by up to ±3 dB.
0128
0
0255
0000
127
128
For setting the setup amount.
This item enables the setup amount to be varied by up to 10 IRE.
0128
0
0255
0000
127
128
For setting the hue.
This item enables the hue to be varied by up to ±25 degrees.
0128
0
0255
0000
127
128
CHROMA LEVEL
For setting the chroma level.
This item enables the chroma level to be varied by up to ±3 dB.
0128
0255
0
127
The underlining denotes the factory mode setting.
<Notes>
Item numbers 05, 06, 07 and 08 are initialized only when ALL has been selected by the initialization
operation.
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The
setting items are not initialized by the regular menu reset operation.
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The unit is shipped with the settings already adjusted.
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Setup Menus
BASIC menu
Item
Setting
Description of setting
Superimposed
Superimposed
display
No.
No.
display
000 SUPER
For setting whether to show the superimposed display from the MONITOR
OUT connector.
0000
0001
OFF 0: The superimposed display is not shown.
ON 1: The superimposed displayed is shown.
001 DISPLAY SEL
For setting what is to be shown by the superimposed display from the
MONITOR OUT connector.
0000
0001
0002
0003
TIME 0: Only the time is displayed.
T&STA 1: The time and operation mode are displayed.
T&R 2: The time and remaining tape amount are displayed.
T&S&R 3: The time, operation mode and remaining tape amount are displayed.
002 CHARA H-POS
003 CHARA V-POS
004 CHARA TYPE
0000
0001
0
1
For setting the horizontal position of the superimposed characters.
(10 steps)
0003
4
0007
9
0000
0001
0
1
For setting the vertical position of the superimposed characters.
(23 steps)
0003
0007
3
22
For selecting the type of characters for the superimposed and menu
displays.
0000
0001
WHITE 0: White characters on a black background
W/OUT 1: White characters with black outlines
The underlining denotes the factory mode setting.
<Note>
If the DATA+ button or DATA– button is pressed with the MODE button held down when the CHARA H-
POS and CHARA V-POS items are being set, the counter display appears temporarily, and the positions
can be set while the actual status is monitored.
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Setup Menus
OPERATION menu
Item
Setting
Description of setting
Superimposed
Superimposed
display
No.
No.
display
100 LOCAL ENABLE
For selecting the switches which can be operated on the front panel in the
REMOTE mode.
0000
0001
DIS 0: None of the switches can be operated.
ST&EJ 1: Only the STOP switch and EJECT switch can be operated.
101 TAPE TIMER
102 S/F/R EE SEL
103 WIDE MODE
For selecting the CTL counter display.
12H 0: ±12-hour display
24H 1: 24-hour display
0000
0001
For selecting the EE or VV output in the STOP, FF or REW mode.
EE 0: E-E (electric modulation to electric playback) is output.
TAPE 1: V-V (VTR to VTR recording) is output.
0000
0001
For selecting the WIDE mode.
0000
0001
0002
AUTO 0: The mode is detected automatically.
WIDE 1: The mode is forcibly treated as WIDE.
NORMAL 2: The mode is forcibly treated as NORMAL.
104 TAPE IN MOD
For selecting the operation which is to be performed when the cassette has
been inserted into the unit.
STOP 0: STOP
REW 1: REWIND
PAUSE 2: PLAY PAUSE
PLAY 3: PLAY
0000
0001
0002
0003
105 TAPE END MOD
For selecting the operation which is to be performed when the tape has
arrived at the end.
STOP 0: STOP
REW 1: REWIND
0000
0001
0002
0003
REW EJ
2: The tape is rewound and, upon completion of rewinding, it is ejected.
EJECT 3: EJECT
106 AUTO BACK
107 FORMAT SEL
For selecting whether the tape is be automatically rolled back in order to
ensure frame to frame continuity.
OFF 0: The tape is not automatically rolled back.
ON 1: The tape is automatically rolled back.
0000
0001
For selecting the format when an L cassette is to be used.
DVCPRO 0: DVCPRO mode
DV 1: DV mode
DVCAM 2: DVCAM mode
0000
0001
0002
108 REC INHIBIT
109 CAP. LOCK
For selecting whether to inhibit recording on the unit.
OFF 0: Recording is allowed.
ON 1: Recording is inhibited.
0000
0001
For selecting the capstan lock mode.
0000
0001
2F 0: The 2F lock mode is selected for the capstan.
4F 1: The 4F lock mode is selected for the capstan.
110 FF. REW MAX
111 MEMORY MODE
For setting the maximum FF and REW speed.
X32 0: 32 times normal tape speed
X60 1: 60 times normal tape speed
0000
0001
For setting the memory operation.
0000
0001
0002
OFF 0: The memory operation is not performed.
M-STOP 1: The tape is stopped during FF or REW near the BEGIN point.
REPT1 2: When the tape arrives at the end, it is rewound to the BEGIN point where
it stops.
0003
CONT 3: When the tape arrives at the end, it is rewound to the BEGIN point and
played. This sequence is repeated.
112 BGN PRESET
113 END PRESET
For setting the BEGIN point.
For setting the END point.
The underlining denotes the factory mode setting.
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Setup Menus
INTERFACE menu
Item
Setting
Description of setting
Superimposed
Superimposed
display
No.
No.
display
200 BAUD RATE
0000
0001
0002
0003
0004
1200 For setting the RS-232C transmission speed (baud rate).
2400
4800
9600
19200
201 DATA LENGTH
202 STOP BIT
203 PARITY
0000
0001
8BIT For setting the RS-232C data length.
7BIT
0000
0001
1BIT For setting the RS-232C stop bit.
2BIT
For setting none, odd or even as the RS-232C parity bit.
NONE 0: The parity bit is not used.
ODD 1: Odd parity is used for the parity bit.
EVEN 2: Even parity is used for the parity bit.
0000
0001
0002
204 ACK RETURN
205 232C ID SEL
For setting the RS-232C return data.
OFF 0: The ACK code is not returned.
ON 1: The ACK code is returned.
0000
0001
For setting the RS-232C device ID.
D250 0: The ID of the AJ-D250 is returned.
Use this setting when exercising control using the AJ-A250 or a
computer.
D230 1: The ID of the AJ-D230 is returned.
Use this setting when exercising control using the AJ-A571.
When the AJ-A571 is used for control, the unit can be used as a player
VTR.
0000
0001
The underlining denotes the factory mode setting.
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Setup Menus
TAPE PROTECT menu
Item
Setting
Description of setting
Superimposed
display
Superimposed
display
No.
No.
400 STILL TIMER
0000
0.5s For selecting the time taken for the tape protection mode to be established
5s when the unit has been left standing in the STOP, PLAY, PAUSE or STILL
10s mode.
0001
0002
0003
0004
0005
30s (Units = s: seconds, min: minutes)
When the unit has been left standing in the REC PAUSE mode, the time
taken for the tape protection mode to be established is fixed at 2 minutes.
1min
2min
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401 SRC PROTECT
For setting the tape protection operation when the unit has been left
standing in the PAUSE mode.
0000
0001
STEP 0: Step (step FWD in STILL or PAUSE mode; step REV in REC PAUSE
mode)
HALF 1: Half loading (STANDBY OFF)
402 DRUM STDBY
For setting the mode in which the drum is to be stopped during STANDBY
OFF.
0000
0001
OFF 0: The drum is stopped during STANDBY OFF.
ON 1: The drum rotates at all times.
403 STOP PROTECT
For setting the tape protection operation when the unit is left standing in the
STOP mode.
STEP 0: Step
HALF 1: Half loading
0000
0001
The underlining denotes the factory mode setting.
<Note>
When a consumer-use DV format tape is used, the tape protection mode will be established in 10 seconds
even if 30s, 1min or 2min is selected as the STILL TIMER item setting.
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Setup Menus
TIME CODE menu
Item
Setting
Description of setting
Superimposed
Superimposed
display
No.
No.
display
500 VITC POS-1
0000
0001
10L For setting the position where the VITC signal is to be inserted.
11L (The same line as the one set for the VITC POS-2 item cannot be selected.)
0006
16L
0010
20L
501 VITC POS-2
0000
0001
10L For setting the position where the VITC signal is to be inserted.
11L (The same line as the one set for the VITC POS-1 item cannot be selected.)
0008
0010
18L
20L
502 VITC BLANK
503 TCG REGEN
For setting whether the VITC signal is to be output.
BLANK 0: The VITC signal is not output.
THRU 1: The VITC signal is output.
0000
0001
For selecting the signal to be regenerated when the time code generator
(TCG) is in the regeneration mode (item No.506).
TC&UB 0: Both TC and UB are regenerated.
TC 1: Only TC is regenerated.
0000
0001
0002
UB 2: Only UB is regenerated.
504 BINARY GP
For setting the status for using the user’s bit of the TCG.
000 0: Not specified (a character set is not used).
001 1: ISO characters (8-bit character set complying with ISO646, ISO2022)
010 2: Unassigned 1 (undefined)
011 3: Unassigned 2 (undefined)
100 4: Unassigned 3 (undefined)
101 5: Page/line (page/line multiplex system complying with SMPTE262M)
110 6: Unassigned 4 (undefined)
111 7: Unassigned 5 (undefined)
0000
0001
0002
0003
0004
0005
0006
0007
505 DF MODE
506 TC MODE
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.
0000
0001
For setting the TCG mode.
0000
0001
0002
0003
P-REC 1: PRESET of the internal TC is used in the REC RUN mode.
P-FREE 0: PRESET of the internal TC is used in the FREE RUN mode.
I-REG 2: The internal TC is used in the regeneration mode.
E-VITC 3: The input video signal VITC is used in the regeneration mode.
507 TC PRESET
508 UB PRESET
509 TCG CF FLAG
For setting the TCG value.
For setting the user’s bit value.
For setting the CF flag of the TCG to ON or OFF.
OFF 0: The CF flag is set to OFF.
ON 1: The CF flag is set to ON.
0000
0001
The underlining denotes the factory mode setting.
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Setup Menus
VIDEO menu
Item
Setting
Description of setting
Superimposed
Superimposed
display
No.
No.
display
600 VIDEO MODE
For setting the recording and playback of the video signals.
0000
0001
B/W 0: When monochrome signals are used
COLOR 1: When color signals are used
Set this item to the B/W mode when monochrome signals are to be
recorded or played back.
O
Set the item to the COLOR mode with regular color signals.
If color signals are recorded in the B/W mode, the pictures will be
abnormally colored when the signals are played back.
O
601 V-MUTE SEL
For selecting the processing to be performed in the event that LOW-RF has
occurred or the servo lock has been disengaged during playback.
N-MUTE 0: The video signals are not muted.
0000
0001
LOW-RF 1: The video signals are muted.
602 CC (F1) BLANK
603 CC (F2) BLANK
604 FREEZE SEL
For selecting ON or OFF for the closed capture signals in the first field.
BLANK 0: Forcible blanking
THRU 1: No blanking
0000
0001
For selecting ON or OFF for the closed capture signals in the second field.
BLANK 0: Forcible blanking
THRU 1: No blanking
0000
0001
For selecting the freeze mode of the still pictures in the PLAY PAUSE or
frame advance mode.
FIELD 0: Field freeze
FRAME 1: Frame freeze
0000
0001
605 IN FRM DET
606 STD/NSTD SEL
607 VIN SETUP
For selecting the process for detecting the input signal frames.
FORCED 0: The frames are detected at all times.
AUTO 1: Frame detection is inhibited only with non-standard signals.
0000
0001
For selecting the video signal processing.
AUTO 0: The mode corresponding to the input is automatically established.
NSTD 1: The non-standard mode is forcibly established.
0000
0001
For selecting the setup level when input composite signals are to be
converted into component signals and recorded.
0000
0001
THRU 0: The input signals are recorded as they are.
CUT 1: The signals are recorded after removing the 7.5% setup.
608 VOUT SETUP
For selecting the setup level when playback component signals are to be
converted into composite signals and output.
0000
0001
THRU 0: The playback signals are recorded as they are.
ADD 1: The signals are recorded after adding the 7.5% setup.
The underlining denotes the factory mode setting.
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Setup Menus
AUDIO menu
Item
Setting
Description of setting
Superimposed
Superimposed
display
No.
No.
display
700 AUDIO EDIT IN
For selecting the joining method at the IN point during digital audio editing.
0000
0001
CUT 0: Cutting
FADE 1: Fading
701 AUDIO EDIT OUT
For selecting the joining method at the OUT point during digital audio
editing.
CUT 0: Cutting
FADE 1: Fading
0000
0001
702 PB FADE
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
0000
0001
0002
FADE 2: Forcible fading
703 SEARCH CUE
For selecting whether to output the CUE AUDIO signal during searches and
FF or REW (VV).
0000
0001
OFF 0: The signal is not output.
ON 1: The signal is output.
704 DV PB ATT
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.
0000
0001
705 CUE INSERT
For selecting whether to record the CH1/CH2 mixed signal for audio input in
CUE AUDIO when editing the audio insert.
0000
0001
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.
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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:
As shown in the figure below, connect the player VTR and recorder VTR to the RS-232C
remote control.
O
Player VTR: AJ-D250
To RS-232C connector
INPUT
To RS-232C
connector
OUTPUT
RS-232C
remote control
(AJ-A250)
Recorder VTR: AJ-D250
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
O
O
LINE:
When connected to the VIDEO IN and AUDIO IN connectors
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.
Read the operating instructions of the AJ-A250 carefully.
<Note>
When the AG-A571 is to be used as the remote control, select D230 as the setup menu item
No.205 “232C ID SEL” setting. (See page 30)
The unit can be used as the player VTR.
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Audio editing functions
The information (setup menu item No. 700, 701) concerning the selection of the joining method
used at the edit points is recorded during digital audio editing, and this information is detected
during playback so that the edit points can be processed automatically.
This applies only when AUTO has been selected as the playback fade selection (setup menu
item No.702) setting.
Cutting
When CUT has been selected as the joining method at the edit points.
(setup menu item No.700, 701)
Noise may appear here at the joins in the edit points.
V-fading
When FADE has been selected as the joining method at the edit points
(setup menu item No.700, 701)
V-fading is performed instantaneously to suppress the
noise.
<Notes>
When CUT has been selected for the playback fade selection (setup menu item No.702),
cutting will be performed for all the joins at the edit points.
When FADE has been selected for the playback fade selection (setup menu item No.702), V-
fading is performed for all the joins at the edit points.
When only one channel has been selected for the sound to be inserted during insert editing,
the sound of the channel which has not been selected will be muted.
O
O
O
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(Preparing the editing tape)
First Edit Function
The CTL (control) signal must be recorded ahead of time onto the editing tape. The method
used to record it differs depending on whether assemble editing or insert editing is to be
performed.
First edit for assemble editing
In the case of a tape for assemble editing, the CTL signal is recorded at the beginning of where
the recording is to be commenced.
Position where CTL signal recording starts
3 sec.
Direction of tape
travel
CTL signal recording
–23 sec. position
0 sec. position
First edit for insert editing
In the case of a tape for insert editing, the CTL signal is recorded from the beginning of where
the recording is to be commenced to the end.
The “E-00” servo lock error appears on the tape counter when insert editing is performed for a
tape on which the CTL signal has not been recorded.
When insert editing is performed, the CTL signal must be recorded ahead of time.
<Note>
When first edit is to be performed, operation can be conducted by connecting the RS-232C
remote control (AJ-A250), which is available as an optional accessory. However, control using
the RS-232C interface (EFE command) can also be exercised from a computer.
(See page 50)
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RS-232C
The following functions can be controlled using the
RS-232C interface.
Example of connections
Computer end
VTR end
FG
Frame
FG
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
Basic operations
EJECT
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INSERT
3
2
7
8
6
5
4
SD (TXD)
RD (RXD)
RS (RTS)
CD (CTS)
DR (DSR)
SG
SD (TXD)
RD (RXD)
RS (RTS)
CD (CTS)
DR (DSR)
SG
STOP
PLAY
REC/PLAY
FF
REW
SEARCH PAUSE
SEARCH SPEED UP
SEARCH SPEED DOWN
FORWARD/ADVANCE
REVERSE/ADVANCE
REVERSE/PLAY
PAUSE
COUNTER RESET
DIRECT SEARCH
ER (DTR)
20 ER (DTR)
Status checks
The current VTR mode can be checked.
$
$
(2) Communication parameters
Simple editing functions
Video/audio, audio/video and various other insert
editing operations can be performed.
The unit’s communication parameters are as listed
below. If any of the parameters are to be changed,
select the items on the menu concerned, and make
the changes.
Search function
Specific frame positions can be searched.
$
Baud Rate: 9600 bps
Bit Length: 8 bit
Stop Bit:
Parity:
1 bit
NONE
1. Hardware specifications
(1) Interface specifications
Connector:
D-SUB 25 pins
DCE specifications (straight cable supported)
Pin No.
Signal
FG
Description
Frame GND
1
2
SD (TXD)
RD (RXD)
RS (RTS)
CD (CTS)
DR (DSR)
SG
Transmitted Data
Received Data
Request to Send
Clear to Send
3
4
5
6
Data Set Ready
Signal GND
7
20
ER (DTR)
Data Terminal Ready
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RS-232C
(2) Sending format (computer
VTR)
2. Software specifications
Data format
$
(1) External interface specifications
Communication
[STX] [discrimination] [:]
[data] [ETX]
Asynchronous system, full duplex
system
.....
02H
XX XX XX
3AH XX XX
03H
Baud rate
Bit length
Stop bit
Parity
1200, 2400, 4800, 9600 or 19200 bps
8 bits or 7 bits
20H<XX<7FH (XX= HEX character code)
discrimination : Command identifier (3 bytes)
O
O
:
: Code representing
a
delimiter
1 bit or 2 bits
between the command and data.
: The data code is added as
required.
data
O
None, odd or even
1. All send commands must start with STX (character
code 02H).
<Notes>
The factory settings are 9600 bps, 8 bits, 1 stop bit
and none as the parity.
O
Next comes the discrimination, which identifies the
command.
The unit has a 127-byte receive buffer.
O
If required, the data is added following the colon.
At the very end comes ETX (character code 03H).
2. When STX is re-sent before ETX is sent, the
receive buffer inside the VTR is cleared (all the data
received so far will be destroyed), and the data is
processed anew with the STX which was received
again at the head.
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RS-232C
2) If there were errors in the data or any problems
in the VTR, a description of the reason why the
data was not received is returned in the following
format.
(3) Receiving format (VTR
computer)
The VTR responds to a send command with the
format data below.
[STX]
02H
E
R
0
0
[ETX]
03H
)
1. First, the VTR returns the data indicating
whether the command from the computer was
received properly.
45H 52H 30H 30H XX
Contents of
O
)
1 (31H): A command which is not supported or a
1) If the communication was error-free, the VTR
returns the ACK (Acknowledge) data.
command execution error
2 (32H): Erroneous parameter with the wrong
data code
[ACK]
06H
3 (33H): Receive buffer overflow error
2) If there was a problem in communication, the
VTR returns the data starting with NAK (Negative
Acknowledge).
[STX]
02H
E
R
1
0
[ETX]
03H
)
45H 52H 31H 30H XX
If the VTR was in the process of sending the
data when the computer sent its command, the
VTR returns NAK after it completes the sending
of the data.
The VTR now destroys all the received data with
errors.
Contents of
2 (32H): Front loading error
3 (33H): Loading error
4 (34H): Drum capstan system error
5 (35H): Reel system error
6 (36H): Tension system error
7 (37H): Fan motor error
8 (38H): Dew error
O
)
[NAK]
)
15H
(XX)
Contents of
1 (31H): Parity Error
3 (33H): Framing Error
4 (34H): Over Run Error
O
)
[STX]
02H
E
R
1
2
[ETX]
03H
)
45H 52H 31H 32H XX
Contents of
0 (30H): Search error (start/end)
O
)
2. Next, after ACK is returned when the
communication was error-free, the data is
returned in the following format by the
operation of the VTR.
1 (31H): Search error (search aborted by front
panel operation)
2 (32H): Search error (no target position)
3 (33H): Search error (search aborted by
command)
1) The format of the response (return) data in cases
where commands from the computer were
properly received by the VTR is as follows.
[STX]
E
R
1
F
F
[ETX]
02H
45H 52H 31H 46H 46H
03H
[STX] [data] [ETX]
02H XX XX 03H
.....
System (servo communication) error
example:
<Note>
Send command
[STX] QOP [ETX]
[STX] QCD [ETX]
Return data = Receive data
[ACK] [STX] OEJ [ETX]
Check the operation carefully before use when
controlling the VTR from a personal computer, etc.
It is recommended to monitor VTR status information
while controlling the VTR in this way.
[ACK] [STX] CD
[ETX]
))))))))))
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RS-232C
(4) Command list
List of commands
$
The table below lists the send commands and operations for each mode as seen from the computer end.
[STX] = HEX code 02H
[ETX] = HEX code 03H
:
= HEX code 3AH
The discrimination part and data part represent the ASCII codes which support the corresponding
symbols.
Audio control commands
O
O
Sends data of computer
Return data from VTR
Description of command
[STX] AOC:m [ETX]
[STX] AOC [ETX]
Sets the audio signal output channel.
Counter control commands
Sends data of computer
Return data from VTR
Description of command
[STX] CCP:data [ETX]
[STX] CDF [ETX]
[STX] CCP [ETX]
[STX] CDF [ETX]
[STX] CDN [ETX]
[STX] CHM [ETX]
[STX] CLP [ETX]
[STX] CRN [ETX]
[STX] CRR [ETX]
[STX] CRT [ETX]
[STX] CTC [ETX]
[STX] CTF [ETX]
[STX] CTL [ETX]
[STX] CTM [ETX]
[STX] CTP [ETX]
[STX] CTR [ETX]
[STX] CTS [ETX]
[STX] CUS [ETX]
[STX] CVP [ETX]
Presets the CTL counter data (same as CLP).
Cancels the drop frame mode setting.
[STX] CDN [ETX]
[STX] CHM:m [ETX]
[STX] CLP:data [ETX]
[STX] CRN:m [ETX]
[STX] CRR [ETX]
[STX] CRT [ETX]
Makes the drop frame mode setting valid.
Sets 12-/24-hour mode for the CTL display.
Presets the CTL counter data (same as CCP).
Sets the signal to be regenerated when TCG is in
regeneration mode.
Uses the TCG in the REC RUN mode.
Resets the CTL counter data.
Sets the mode in which time code data is to be used for the
counter value.
[STX] CTC [ETX]
[STX] CTF [ETX]
Uses the TCG in the FREE RUN mode.
Sets the mode in which CTL data is to be used for the
counter value.
[STX] CTL [ETX]
[STX] CTM:m [ETX]
[STX] CTP [ETX]
Sets the TCG operation mode.
Uses the TCG in the preset mode.
Uses the TCG in the regeneration mode.
Presets the TCG data.
[STX] CTR [ETX]
[STX] CTS:data [ETX]
[STX] CUS:data [ETX]
[STX] CVP:data [ETX]
Presets the user’s bit data.
Specifies the line where the external VITC is to be inserted.
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Display control commands
O
Sends data of computer
Return data from VTR
Description of command
[STX] DFC:m [ETX]
[STX] DFC [ETX]
Sets the display mode of the display counter.
Edit control commands
O
Sends data of computer
Return data from VTR
Description of command
[STX] EAB:m [ETX]
[STX] EAD:m [ETX]
[STX] EIN [ETX]
[STX] EAB [ETX]
[STX] EAD [ETX]
[STX] EIN [ETX]
[STX] EFE [ETX]
Sets the auto back recording.
AUDIO INSERT PAUSE
VIDEO INSERT PAUSE
FIRST EDIT
[STX] EFE:data [ETX]
Media operation control commands
O
Sends data of computer
Return data from VTR
Description of command
Sets the VTR’s operation mode at the tape end (when
recording).
[STX] HRE:m [ETX]
[STX] HTE:m [ETX]
[STX] HTI:m [ETX]
[STX] HRE [ETX]
[STX] HTE [ETX]
[STX] HTI [ETX]
Sets the VTR’s operation mode at the tape end (at all times
other than recording).
Sets the VTR’s operation mode when the tape is inserted.
Input/output control commands
O
Sends data of computer
Return data from VTR
Description of command
Switches between E-E and V-V output.
E-E: Electric modulation to electric playback
V-V: VTR to VTR recording
[STX] IEV:data [ETX]
[STX] IEV [ETX]
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Operation control commands
O
Sends data of computer
Return data from VTR
Description of command
[STX] OAF [ETX]
[STX] OAR [ETX]
[STX] OBF [ETX]
[STX] OBN [ETX]
[STX] OEJ [ETX]
[STX] OFF [ETX]
[STX] OPA [ETX]
[STX] OPL [ETX]
[STX] OPR [ETX]
[STX] OPT:data [ETX]
[STX] ORC [ETX]
[STX] ORP [ETX]
[STX] ORW [ETX]
[STX] OSD [ETX]
[STX] OSF:n [ETX]
[STX] OSL [ETX]
[STX] OSP [ETX]
[STX] OSR:n [ETX]
[STX] OSU [ETX]
[STX] OTE:m [ETX]
[STX] OAF [ETX]
[STX] OAR [ETX]
[STX] OBF [ETX]
[STX] OBN [ETX]
[STX] OEJ [ETX]
[STX] OFF [ETX]
[STX] OPA [ETX]
[STX] OPL [ETX]
[STX] OPR [ETX]
[STX] OPT [ETX]
[STX] ORC [ETX]
[STX] ORP [ETX]
[STX] ORW [ETX]
[STX] OSD [ETX]
[STX] OSF [ETX]
[STX] OSL [ETX]
[STX] OSP [ETX]
[STX] OSR [ETX]
[STX] OSU [ETX]
[STX] OTE [ETX]
Advances frames in the forward direction.
Advances frames in the reverse direction.
STANDBY OFF
STANDBY ON
EJECT
FAST FORWARD
PAUSE
PLAY
REVERSE PLAY
Plays the tape back to the designated position (same as
SPT).
RECORD
RECORD PAUSE
REWIND
SHUTTLE SPEED DOWN
SHUTTLE FORWARD
Starts slow playback.
STOP
SHUTTLE REVERSE
SHUTTLE SPEED UP
Selects E-E output and V-V output.
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Query control commands
O
Sends data of computer
Return data from VTR
Description of command
[STX] QAL [ETX]
[STX] QAO [ETX]
[STX] QCA [ETX]
[STX] QCB [ETX]
[STX] QCC [ETX]
[STX] QCD [ETX]
[STX] QCE [ETX]
[STX] QCF [ETX]
[STX] QCM [ETX]
[STX] QCP [ETX]
[STX] QCR [ETX]
[STX] QCS [ETX]
[STX] QCT [ETX]
[STX] QCU [ETX]
[STX] QCW [ETX]
[STX] QCZ [ETX]
[STX] QDF [ETX]
[STX] QEB [ETX]
[STX] QHC [ETX]
[STX] QHE [ETX]
[STX] QHI [ETX]
[STX] QHR [ETX]
[STX] QHT [ETX]
[STX] QIC [ETX]
[STX] QID [ETX]
[STX] QIE [ETX]
[STX] ALV0 [ETX]
[STX] AOm [ETX]
Queries the address level.
Queries the audio output channels.
[STX] CUPdata [ETX]
[STX] CUSdata [ETX]
[STX] CCPdata [ETX]
[STX] CDdata [ETX]
[STX] CTEdata [ETX]
[STX] CDm [ETX]
Queries the user’s bit data which was preset in the TCG.
Queries the user’s bit data of the TCG.
Queries the counter data (same as QCD).
Queries the counter data (same as QCC).
Queries the TCG preset data.
Queries the drop frame mode.
[STX] CHMm [ETX]
[STX] CVPdata [ETX]
[STX] CRNm [ETX]
[STX] CTSdata [ETX]
[STX] CTdata [ETX]
[STX] CURdata [ETX]
[STX] CTMm [ETX]
[STX] CTZm [ETX]
[STX] DFCm [ETX]
[STX] EABm [ETX]
[STX] HCMdata [ETX]
[STX] HTEm [ETX]
[STX] HTIm [ETX]
[STX] HTRdata [ETX]
[STX] HREm [ETX]
[STX] 1 [ETX]
Queries the 12-/24-hour mode for the CTL display.
Queries the line where the VITC signal is to be inserted.
Queries the signal to be regenerated when the TCG is in
the regeneration mode.
Queries the TCG data.
Queries the TCG mode.
Queries the user’s bit data of the TCR.
Queries the TCG mode.
Queries the TCR read status.
Queries the display mode of the counter display.
Queries the auto back recording.
Queries the cassette tape information.
Sets the VTR’s operation mode at the tape end (at all times
other than recording).
Queries the tape insertion mode.
Queries the remaining tape amount.
Sets the VTR’s operation mode at the tape end (when
recording).
Queries the product area classification code.
Queries the equipment’s ID code.
[STX] data [ETX]
[STX] IEVdata [ETX]
Queries the E-E output and V-V output.
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Query control commands
O
Sends data of computer
Return data from VTR
Description of command
[STX] QLH:m [ETX]
[STX] QOT [ETX]
[STX] QOP [ETX]
[STX] QOD:d1d2 [ETX]
[STX] QOS [ETX]
[STX] QRA [ETX]
[STX] QRS [ETX]
[STX] QRV:m [ETX]
[STX] QSM [ETX]
[STX] QSY [ETX]
[STX] QSP:m [ETX]
[STX] QTT [ETX]
[STX] QVI [ETX]
[STX] LHRdata [ETX]
[STX] OTEm [ETX]
[STX] data [ETX]
Queries the hours meter.
Queries the E-E output and V-V output.
Queries the VTR’s operation mode.
Queries the operation modes.
[STX] OASdata [ETX]
[STX] OPSdata [ETX]
[STX] RAm [ETX]
Queries the operation modes.
Queries the ACK (Acknowledge) code response setting.
Queries the search end mode.
[STX] RSEm [ETX]
[STX] VERdata [ETX]
[STX] SMMm [ETX]
[STX] SMILPdata [ETX]
[STX] SMPdata [ETX]
[STX] TSTdata [ETX]
[STX] VIm [ETX]
Queries the software program version.
Queries the memory mode.
Queries the memory in data.
Queries the repeat position.
Queries the standby off timer setting.
Queries the INPUT SELECT switch position.
Queries the video mode setting.
[STX] QVM [ETX]
[STX] VMDm [ETX]
Communication control commands
O
Sends data of computer
Return data from VTR
Description of command
[STX] RAN [ETX]
[STX] RAF [ETX]
[STX] RCK [ETX]
[STX] RSE:m [ETX]
[STX] RAN [ETX]
[STX] RAF [ETX]
[STX] RCK [ETX]
[STX] RSE [ETX]
Makes the ACK (Acknowledge) code return function valid.
Cancels the ACK (Acknowledge) code return function.
Checks the communication line.
Sets the search end mode.
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Searches control commands
O
Sends data of computer
Return data from VTR
Description of command
[STX] SCP:data [ETX]
[STX] SCS:data [ETX]
[STX] SMI:data [ETX]
[STX] SMM:m [ETX]
[STX] SMP:data [ETX]
[STX] SMS [ETX]
[STX] SCP [ETX]
[STX] SCS [ETX]
[STX] SMI [ETX]
[STX] SMM [ETX]
[STX] SMP [ETX]
[STX] SMS [ETX]
[STX] SPT [ETX]
[STX] SRS [ETX]
[STX] SUB [ETX]
Searches the counter value and play.
Searches the counter value and sets to still picture (same
as SRS).
Sets the memory search data.
Sets the memory mode.
Specifies the repeat position.
Searches the memory data.
Plays the tape back to the designated position (same as
OPT).
[STX] SPT:data [ETX]
[STX] SRS:data [ETX]
[STX] SUB:data [ETX]
Searches the counter value and sets to still picture (same
as SCS).
Searches the user’s bit.
Timer control commands
O
Sends data of computer
Return data from VTR
Description of command
[STX] TST:data [ETX]
[STX] TST [ETX]
Sets the standby off timer.
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Audio control commands
$
Sends data of computer
Return data from VTR
Description of command
[STX] AOC:m [ETX]
[STX] AOC [ETX]
Sets the audio signal output channel/s. Playback output is
possible for CH3 and CH4 when audio signals for 4
channels have been recorded on a DV format tape.
<Note>
Parameters
m = 1: CH1
2: CH2
3: CH3
4: CH4
This command is ignored while a search control command
is being processed.
5: CH1 & CH2
6: CH3 & CH4
7: CH1+3 & CH2+4
Counter control commands
$
Sends data of computer
Return data from VTR
Description of command
[STX] CCP:data [ETX]
Parameters
data = ghmmssff
g = Blank: With a positive value
– sign: With a negative value
[STX] CCP [ETX]
Presets the designated counter value on the CTL counter.
The value will be corrected as follows if the non-drop frame
preset value has been set while the drop frame mode is
established.
00:01:00:00 00:00:59:28
h =
0
9: Hours
00:01:00:01 00:00:59:29
mm = 00 59: Minutes
ss = 00 59: Seconds
ff = 00 29: Frames
<Note>
This command is ignored while a search control command
is being processed or while the tape is being ejected.
[STX] CDF [ETX]
[STX] CDF [ETX]
[STX] CDN [ETX]
[STX] CHM [ETX]
Disables the drop frame mode setting.
CTL and the time code are set to the non-drop frame mode.
The non-drop frame is enabled for the time code when it is
being recorded.
<Note>
This command is ignored while a search control command
is being processed, during recording and in the INSERT
mode.
[STX] CDN [ETX]
Enables the drop frame mode setting.
CTL and the time code are set to the drop frame mode.
The drop frame is enabled for the time code when it is being
recorded.
<Note>
This command is ignored while a search control command
is being processed, during recording and in the INSERT
mode.
[STX] CHM:m [ETX]
Parameters
Sets the CTL display to the 12-hour mode or 24-hour mode.
<Note>
m = 1: 12-hour mode
2: 24-hour mode
This command is ignored while a search control command
is being processed.
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Counter control commands
$
Sends data of computer
Return data from VTR
Description of command
[STX] CLP:data [ETX]
Parameters
data = ghmmssff
g = Blank: With a positive value
– sign: With a negative value
[STX] CLP [ETX]
Presets the designated counter value on the CTL counter.
The value will be corrected as follows if the non-drop frame
preset value has been set while the drop frame mode is
established.
00:01:00:00 00:00:59:28
h =
0
9: Hours
00:01:00:01 00:00:59:29
mm = 00 59: Minutes
ss = 00 59: Seconds
ff = 00 29: Frames
<Note>
This command is ignored while a search control command
is being processed or while the tape is being ejected.
[STX] CRN:m [ETX]
Parameters
m = 0: TC & UB
1: TC
[STX] CRN [ETX]
[STX] CRR [ETX]
Sets the signal to be regenerated when the TCG (time code
generator) is set to the regeneration mode.
<Note>
This command is ignored while a search control command
is being processed.
2: UB
[STX] CRR [ETX]
Uses the TCG in the REC RUN mode. The TCG counts up
during recording. The default value can be set using the
CTS command.
<Note>
This command is ignored while a search control command
is being processed, during recording and in the INSERT
mode.
[STX] CRT [ETX]
[STX] CTC [ETX]
[STX] CRT [ETX]
[STX] CTC [ETX]
Resets the CTL counter data.
<Note>
This command is ignored while a search control command
is being processed.
Uses the reference data for searching and for the display
mode of the counter display as the time code data.
<Note>
This command is ignored while a search control command
is being processed.
[STX] CTF [ETX]
[STX] CTF [ETX]
Uses the TCG in the FREE RUN mode.
The TCG continues to count up at all times regardless of
the mode. The default value can be set using the CTS
command.
The TCG starts counting up upon completion of the settings
and when the VTR’s power is turned back on.
<Note>
This command is ignored while a search control command
is being processed, during recording and in the INSERT
mode.
[STX] CTL [ETX]
[STX] CTL [ETX]
[STX] CTM [ETX]
Uses the reference data for searching and for the display
mode of the counter display as the CTL data.
<Note>
This command is ignored while a search control command
is being processed.
[STX] CTM:m [ETX]
Parameters
Sets the mode used by the TCG.
<Note>
m = 0: REC RUN mode
1: FREE RUN mode
2: Regeneration mode
3: External VITC mode
This command is ignored while a search control command
is being processed, during recording and in the INSERT
mode.
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Counter control commands
$
Sends data of computer
Return data from VTR
Description of command
Uses the TCG in the preset mode.
[STX] CTP [ETX]
[STX] CTP [ETX]
The TCG starts counting up in the REC RUN mode upon
completion of the settings.
<Note>
This command is ignored while a search control command
is being processed, during recording and in the INSERT
mode.
[STX] CTR [ETX]
[STX] CTR [ETX]
[STX] CTS [ETX]
Uses the TCG in the regeneration mode.
<Note>
This command is ignored while a search control command
is being processed, during recording and in the INSERT
mode.
[STX] CTS:data [ETX]
Presets the TCG data.
Parameters
data = hhmmssff
hh = 00 23: Hours
mm = 00 59: Minutes
ss = 00 59: Seconds
ff = 00 29: Frames
The value will be corrected as follows if the non-drop frame
preset value has been set while the drop frame mode is
established.
00:01:00:00 00:00:59:28
00:01:00:01 00:00:59:29
Error code ER001 is returned from the VTR when the TCG
is used in the regeneration mode or external VITC mode.
<Note>
This command is ignored while a search control command
is being processed.
[STX] CUS:data [ETX]
Parameters
[STX] CUS [ETX]
Presets the user’s bit data in the TCG.
Error code ER001 is returned from the VTR when the TCG
is used in the regeneration mode or external VITC mode.
<Note>
This command is ignored while a search control command
is being processed.
7
6
5
4
7
3
2
1
0
data = U U U U U U U U U
The input user bit data is set in
ASCII code.
UB data: Binary 4BITa8
ASCII code: 0 9, A
F
[STX] CVP:data [ETX]
Parameters
[STX] CVP [ETX]
Specifies two lines where the external VITC signal is to be
inserted.
data = ppqq
<Note>
pp = 10 20: Insertion line 1
qq = 10 20: Insertion line 2
pp ≠ qq
This command is ignored while a search control command
is being processed, during recording and in the INSERT
mode.
(the same value cannot be
designated for both pp and qq)
Display control commands
$
Sends data of computer
Return data from VTR
Description of command
[STX] DFC:m [ETX]
Parameters
m = C: CTL mode
T: TC mode
[STX] DFC [ETX]
Sets the display mode of the counter display and the
reference data for searching.
CTL data reference:
CTL mode
U: UB mode
TC data reference:
R: REMAIN mode
TC mode, UB mode, REMAIN mode
<Note>
This command is ignored while a search control command
is being processed.
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Edit control commands
$
Sends data of computer
Return data from VTR
Description of command
[STX] EAB:m [ETX]
Parameters
[STX] EAB [ETX]
Sets whether auto back recording is to be performed to
ensure frame to frame continuity.
m = N: AUTO BACK ON
F: AUTO BACK OFF
<Note>
This command is ignored while a search control command
is being processed and during auto back.
[STX] EAD:m [ETX]
Parameters
m = 0: CH1 & CH2
1: CH1
2: CH2
No parameter: CH1 & CH2
[STX] EAD [ETX]
[STX] EIN [ETX]
[STX] EFE [ETX]
Sets the VTR to the AUDIO INSERT PAUSE mode.
When the VTR is in the VIDEO INSERT PAUSE mode, the
command sets it to the AUDIO/VIDEO INSERT PAUSE
mode. When it is in the REC INHIBIT mode, error code
ER001 is returned from the VTR and the VTR is set to the
STOP mode.
<Note>
This command can be accepted when the VTR is in the
PLAY PAUSE mode or STILL mode.
[STX] EIN [ETX]
Sets the VTR to the VIDEO INSERT PAUSE mode.
When the VTR is in the AUDIO INSERT PAUSE mode, the
command sets it to the AUDIO/VIDEO INSERT PAUSE
mode. When it is in the REC INHIBIT mode, error code
ER001 is returned from the VTR and the VTR is set to the
STOP mode.
<Note>
This command can be accepted when the VTR is in the
PLAY PAUSE mode or STILL mode.
[STX] EFE:data [ETX]
Parameters
Initiates first edit (recording to prepare the tape to be used
for editing).
data = wghmmssff
w = M: Mode for recording for 26
seconds
E: Mode for recording as far
as the tape end
ghmmssff = Reference point during
editing (recording start
point)
In order to conduct editing with the position designated by
the parameter as the reference point for editing, TC or CTL
is preset using the value 23 seconds before the reference
point, and the black burst video signal and muted audio
signals are recorded for 26 seconds or until the tape end.
If the OSP (STOP) command has been issued during
operation, error code ER123 will be returned from the VTR
which is then set to the STOP mode.
When the CTL data is to be
used as the reference
g = Blank: With a positive value
– sign: With a negative value
If the VTR’s operation mode has been changed by
operating the controls on its front panel, error code ER121
will be returned from the VTR which is then set to the STOP
mode.
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h =
0
9: Hours
If the tape end position is reached during operation, error
code ER120 will be returned from the VTR which is then set
to the STOP mode.
mm = 00 59: Minutes
ss = 00 59: Seconds
ff = 00 29: Frames
When the TC data is to be used
as the reference
<Note>
This command is ignored while a search control command
is being processed and in any of the following modes.
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gh = 00 23: Hours
EJECT, REC, REC PAUSE, INSERT, INSERT PAUSE
mm = 00 59: Minutes
ss = 00 59: Seconds
ff = 00 29: Frames
<Note>
Make the menu item changes listed below when performing insert editing or assemble editing. If these changes
are not made, the editing operations may not be conducted properly.
Menu item
Setting
Setting command
AUTO BACK
TC MODE
ON
I-REG
TC & UB
OFF
EAB:N
CTM:2
TCG REGEN
MEMORY MODE
STILL TIMER
CRN:0
SMM:F
TST:0200
2 min
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Return data from VTR
Description of command
[STX] HRE:m [ETX]
Parameters
m = S: STOP
R: REWIND
E: EJECT
[STX] HRE [ETX]
[STX] HTE [ETX]
[STX] HTI [ETX]
Sets the VTR’s operation mode when the tape end position
is reached during recording.
<Note>
This command is ignored while a search control command
is being processed.
M: REWIND and EJECT
[STX] HTE:m [ETX]
Parameters
m = S: STOP
R: REWIND
E: EJECT
Sets the VTR’s operation mode when the tape end position
is reached during playback.
<Note>
This command is ignored while a search control command
is being processed.
M: REWIND and EJECT
[STX] HTI:m [ETX]
Parameters
Sets the VTR’s operation mode when the tape is inserted.
<Note>
m = S: STOP
W: REWIND
P: PLAY
This command is ignored while a search control command
is being processed.
M: PLAY PAUSE
Input/output control commands
$
Sends data of computer
Return data from VTR
[STX] IEV [ETX]
Description of command
[STX] IEV:data [ETX]
Parameters
Forcibly switches to the E-E (electric modulation to electric
playback) output.
data = m1m2
m1 = 0 F: Designates the data of
bit 7 to bit 4.
m2 = 0 F: Designates the data of
bit 3 to bit 0.
When the V-V (VTR to VTR recording) output is the picture
output status, it is forcibly switched to the E-E output.
The forced E-E output is released and the normal status is
restored by IEV:00.
<Note>
This command is ignored while a search control command
is being processed.
Parameter
m1 (HEX display)
m2 (HEX display)
Bits supported
Switching data
BIT7
0
BIT6
0
BIT5
0
BIT4
0
BIT3
BIT2
BIT1
BIT0
TC
AUDIO CH1
AUDIO CH2
VIDEO
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$
Sends data of computer
Return data from VTR
Description of command
[STX] OAF [ETX]
[STX] OAF [ETX]
[STX] OAR [ETX]
[STX] OBF [ETX]
Advances the tape frame by frame in the forward direction.
[STX] OAR [ETX]
[STX] OBF [ETX]
Advances the tape frame by frame in the reverse direction.
Sets the VTR to the standby OFF mode.
<Note>
This command can be accepted when the VTR is in the
STOP mode, PLAY mode or STILL mode.
[STX] OBN [ETX]
[STX] OBN [ETX]
Sets the VTR to the standby ON (STOP) mode.
<Note>
This command can be accepted when the VTR is in the
standby OFF mode.
[STX] OEJ [ETX]
[STX] OFF [ETX]
[STX] OPA [ETX]
[STX] OPL [ETX]
[STX] OPR [ETX]
[STX] OPT:data [ETX]
[STX] OEJ [ETX]
[STX] OFF [ETX]
[STX] OPA [ETX]
[STX] OPL [ETX]
[STX] OPR [ETX]
[STX] OPT [ETX]
Ejects the cassette tape.
Fast forwards the tape.
Sets the VTR to the pause mode (REC PAUSE or PLAY
PAUSE) or the pause release mode (REC or PLAY).
Plays back the tape.
Plays the tape (at the shuttle –1a speed) in the reverse
direction.
Plays back the tape to the position designated by the
parameter. Upon completion of playback, the VTR is set to
the STILL mode. If the designated position is before the
current position, the tape is not played back, and the VTR is
set to the STILL mode.
Parameters
data = wghmmssff
When the CTL data is to be
used as the reference
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w = L : CTL data reference
g = Blank: With a positive value
– sign: With a negative value
When the OSP (STOP) command or OEJ (tape EJECT)
command is issued during operation, error code ER123 is
returned from the VTR.
h =
0
9: Hours
If the VTR’s operation mode has been changed by
operating the controls on its front panel, error code ER121
will be returned from the VTR.
If the tape end position is reached during operation, error
code ER120 will be returned from the VTR.
<Note>
mm = 00 59: Minutes
ss = 00 59: Seconds
ff = 00 29: Frames
When the TC data is to be used
as the reference
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w = S: TC data reference
gh = 00 23: Hours
This command is ignored while a search control command
is being processed and in any of the following modes.
mm = 00 59: Minutes
ss = 00 59: Seconds
ff = 00 29: Frames
EJECT, REC, REC PAUSE, INSERT, INSERT PAUSE
[STX] ORC [ETX]
[STX] ORP [ETX]
[STX] ORW [ETX]
[STX] ORC [ETX]
[STX] ORP [ETX]
[STX] ORW [ETX]
Sets the VTR to the recording mode.
When the VTR is in the REC INHIBIT mode, error code
ER001 will be returned from the VTR which is then set to
the STOP mode.
Sets the VTR to the REC PAUSE mode.
When the VTR is in the REC INHIBIT mode, error code
ER001 will be returned from the VTR which is then set to
the STOP mode.
Rewinds the tape.
<Note>
Refer to the RS-232 mode transition table (on pages 71, 72) for the conditions under which the operation control
commands are accepted.
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Return data from VTR
[STX] OSD [ETX]
Description of command
Controls the tape playback speed.
[STX] OSD [ETX]
Set the VTR to the STILL PAUSE mode using the OSL
command, and send the OSD command. Each time the
OSD command is sent, the playback speed shifts by one
setting in the direction of the arrows below.
If the lowest playback speed is already set, the speed does
not shift any further, and error code ER001 is returned from
the VTR.
In the case of a DVCPRO format tape
+32.0 . +16.0 . +9.5 . +4.1 . +1.85 . +1 . +0.43 . +0.3 .
+0.1 +0.03 . STILL . –0.03 . –0.1 . –0.3 . –0.43 . –1 .
–1.85 . –4.1 . –9.5 . –16.0 . –32.0
In the case of a DV format tape
+32.0 . +16.0 . +9.5 . +3.1 . +1.85 . +1 . +0.5 . +0.3 .
+0.1 +0.03 . STILL . –0.03 . –0.1 . –0.3 . –0.5 . –1 .
–1.85 . –3.1 . –9.5 . –16.0 . –32.0
[STX] OSF:n [ETX]
[STX] OSF [ETX]
Sets the tape playback speed in the forward direction.
Parameters
In the case of a DVCPRO
format tape
O
6: a1.85
n = 0: STILL
1: a0.03
2: a0.1
7: a4.1
8: a9.5
9: a16.0
A: a32.0
3: a0.3
4: a0.43
5: a1
In the case of a DV format tape
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6: a1.85
7: a3.1
8: a9.5
9: a16.0
A: a32.0
n = 0: STILL
1: a0.03
2: a0.1
3: a0.3
4: a0.5
5: a1
[STX] OSL [ETX]
[STX] OSL [ETX]
[STX] OSP [ETX]
Sets the VTR to the STILL PAUSE mode.
The OSD command and OSU command are accepted after
the VTR has been set to the STILL PAUSE mode by the
OSL command.
[STX] OSP [ETX]
Sets the VTR to the STOP mode.
When the VTR is in the STANDBY OFF mode, it is set to
STANDBY ON.
<Note>
Refer to the RS-232 mode transition table (on pages 71, 72) for the conditions under which the operation control
commands are accepted.
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Sends data of computer
Return data from VTR
Description of command
[STX] OSR:n [ETX]
[STX] OSR [ETX]
Sets the tape playback speed in the reverse direction.
Parameters
In the case of a DVCPRO
format tape
O
6: a1.85
n = 0: STILL
1: a0.03
2: a0.1
7: a4.1
8: a9.5
9: a16.0
A: a32.0
3: a0.3
4: a0.43
5: a1
In the case of a DV format tape
O
6: a1.85
7: a3.1
8: a9.5
9: a16.0
A: a32.0
n = 0: STILL
1: a0.03
2: a0.1
3: a0.3
4: a0.5
5: a1
[STX] OSU [ETX]
[STX] OSU [ETX]
Controls the tape playback speed.
Set the VTR to the STILL PAUSE mode using the OSL
command, and send the OSU command. Each time the
OSU command is sent, the playback speed shifts by one
setting in the direction of the arrows below.
If the highest playback speed is already set, the speed does
not shift any further, and error code ER001 is returned from
the VTR.
In the case of a DVCPRO format tape
–32.0 . –16.0 . –9.5 . –4.1 . –1.85 . –1 . –0.43 . –0.3 .
–0.1 –0.03 . STILL . +0.03 . +0.1 . +0.3 . +0.43 . +1 .
+1.85 . +4.1 . +9.5 . +16.0 . +32.0
In the case of a DV format tape
–32.0 . –16.0 . –9.5 . –3.1 . –1.85 . –1 . –0.5 . –0.3 .
–0.1 –0.03 . STILL . +0.03 . +0.1 . +0.3 . +0.5 . +1 .
+1.85 . +3.1 . +9.5 . +16.0 . +32.0
[STX] OTE:m [ETX]
Parameters
m = E:
E-E (Electric modulation to
Electric play back)
m = T:
V-V (VTR to VTR recording)
[STX] OTE [ETX]
Selects whether to set E-E output or V-V output when the
VTR is in the STOP mode, FF mode or REW mode.
<Note>
Refer to the RS-232 mode transition table (on pages 71, 72) for the conditions under which the operation control
commands are accepted.
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Query control commands
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Sends data of computer
Return data from VTR
Description of command
[STX] QAL [ETX]
[STX] ALV0 [ETX]
Supports only address level 0 of the MIS standards.
[STX] QAO [ETX]
[STX] AOm [ETX]
Queries the audio signal output channel or channels.
m = 1: CH1
2: CH2
3: CH3
4: CH4
5: CH1 & CH2
6: CH3 & CH4
7: CH1+3 & CH2+4
[STX] QCA [ETX]
[STX] QCB [ETX]
[STX] QCC [ETX]
[STX] CUPdata [ETX]
Queries the user’s bit data which was preset in the TCG.
Queries the user’s bit data of the TCG.
7
6
5
4
7
3
2
1
0
data = U U U U U U U U U
[STX] CUSdata [ETX]
7
6
5
4
7
3
2
1
0
data = U U U U U U U U U
[STX] CCPdata [ETX]
data = ghmmss
Queries the current counter data (second increments).
The following data is returned from the VTR, depending on
the mode which appears on the counter display.
CTL mode:
In the case of CTL data
g = Blank: With a positive value
– sign: With a negative value
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CTL data
h =
0
9: Hours
TC mode, UB mode, REMAIN mode:
TC data
mm = 00 59: Minutes
ss = 00 59: Seconds
In the case of TC data
gh = 00 23: Hours
mm = 00 59: Minutes
ss = 00 59: Seconds
O
[STX] QCD [ETX]
[STX] CDdata [ETX]
data = fwghmmssff
In the case of CTL data
Queries the current counter data.
The following data is returned from the VTR, depending on
the mode which appears on the counter display.
CTL mode:
O
f =
F: Fine
C: Coarse
CTL data
w = S: Search STILL
P: Search PLAY
TC mode, UB mode, REMAIN mode:
TC data
g = Blank: With a positive value
– sign: With a negative value
h =
0
9: Hours
mm = 00 59: Minutes
ss = 00 59: Seconds
ff = 00 29: Frames
In the case of TC data
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f =
F: Fine
C: Coarse
w = S: Search STILL
P: Search PLAY
gh = 00 23: Hours
mm = 00 59: Minutes
ss = 00 59: Seconds
ff = 00 29: Frames
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Sends data of computer
Return data from VTR
Description of command
[STX] QCE [ETX]
[STX] CTEdata [ETX]
Queries the time data which was preset in the TCG.
data = hhmmssff
hh = 00 23: Hours
mm = 00 59: Minutes
ss = 00 59: Seconds
ff = 00 29: Frames
[STX] QCF [ETX]
[STX] QCM [ETX]
[STX] QCP [ETX]
[STX] CDm [ETX]
m = N: Drop frame mode
F: Non-drop frame mode
Queries the drop frame mode.
[STX] CHMm [ETX]
m = 1: 12-hour mode
2: 24-hour mode
Queries whether the CTL display is in the 12-hour mode or
24-hour mode.
[STX] CVPdata [ETX]
data = ppqq
Queries the setting of the two lines in which the external
VITC signal is to be inserted.
pp = Insertion line 1
qq = Insertion line 2
[STX] QCR [ETX]
[STX] QCS [ETX]
[STX] CRNm [ETX]
m = 0: TC & UB
1: TC
Queries the REGEN (regeneration) signal when the TCG
(time code generator) is set to the regeneration mode.
2: UB
[STX] CTSdata [ETX]
data = hhmmssff
Queries the TCG’s time data.
hh = 00 23: Hours
mm = 00 59: Minutes
ss = 00 59: Seconds
ff = 00 29: Frames
[STX] QCT [ETX]
[STX] CTdata [ETX]
data = mm
Queries the mode in which the TCG is to be used.
mm = FR: Regeneration mode
RP: REC RUN mode
FP: FREE RUN mode
VR: External VITC mode
[STX] QCU [ETX]
[STX] QCW [ETX]
[STX] CURdata [ETX]
Queries the user’s bit data of the TCR.
7
6
5
4
7
3
2
1
0
data = U U U U U U U U U
[STX] CTMm [ETX]
m = 0: REC RUN mode
Queries the mode in which the TCG is to be used.
1: FREE RUN mode
2: Regeneration mode
3: External VITC mode
[STX] QCZ [ETX]
[STX] QDF [ETX]
[STX] CTZm [ETX]
m = 0: Read NG
1: Read OK
Queries the TCR read status.
[STX] DFCm [ETX]
Queries the display mode of the counter display.
m = C: CTL mode
T: TC mode
U: UB mode
R: REMAIN mode
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Sends data of computer
Return data from VTR
Description of command
[STX] QEB [ETX]
[STX] EABm [ETX]
Queries the auto back recording setting.
m = N: AUTO BACK ON
F: AUTO BACK OFF
[STX] QHC [ETX]
[STX] HCMdata [ETX]
Queries the cassette tape information.
1
2
3
4
data = C C C C
1
C = I: Cassette in
O: Cassette out
2
C = E: Recording enabled
D: Recording disabled
N: No tape
3
C = S: S size cassette
M: M size cassette
L: L size cassette
N: No tape
4
C = D: DV format
P: DVCPRO format
C: DVCAM format
N: No tape
[STX] QHE [ETX]
[STX] QHI [ETX]
[STX] QHR [ETX]
[STX] QHT [ETX]
[STX] HTEm [ETX]
m = S: STOP
Queries the VTR’s operation mode when the tape end
position has been reached during any operation except
recording.
R: REWIND
E: EJECT
M: REWIND and EJECT
[STX] HTIm [ETX]
m = S: STOP
Queries the VTR’s operation mode when the tape has been
inserted.
W: REWIND
P: PLAY
M: PLAY PAUSE
[STX] HTRdata [ETX]
data = hhmmss
Queries the amount of remaining tape.
If this is not determined or the tape has been ejected,
data = FFFFFF is returned.
hh = 00 23:
mm = 00 59:
Hours
Minutes
ss = Fixed at 00: Seconds
[STX] HREm [ETX]
m = S: STOP
Queries the VTR’s operation mode when the tape end
position is reached during recording.
R: REWIND
E: EJECT
M: REWIND and EJECT
[STX] QIC [ETX]
[STX] QID [ETX]
[STX] 1 [ETX]
Queries the product classification code.
This unit returns tape equipment “1.”
[STX] data [ETX]
data = AJ-D250
Queries the equipment’s ID code.
The ID code corresponding to the setting of Setup Menu
No. 205 “232C ID SEL” is returned. (See page 30)
With the factory settings, tape equipment “AJ-D250” is
returned.
AJ-D230
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Query control commands
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Sends data of computer
Return data from VTR
Description of command
[STX] QIE [ETX]
[STX] IEVdata [ETX]
Queries the forced E-E output setting.
data = m1m2
m1 = 0 F: Designates the data of bit 7
to bit 4.
m2 = 0 F: Designates the data of bit 3
to bit 0.
Parameter
m1 (HEX display)
m2 (HEX display)
Bits supported
Switching data
[STX] QLH:m [ETX]
BIT7
0
BIT6
0
BIT5
0
BIT4
0
BIT3
BIT2
BIT1
BIT0
TC
AUDIO CH1
AUDIO CH2
VIDEO
[STX] LHRdata [ETX]
data = mhhhhh
Queries the current value of the hours meter.
Parameters
m = D: Cumulative drum rotation
time
m = D: Drum
T: Capstan
hhhhh = 00000 99999:
T: Cumulative capstan rotation
time
Cumulative rotation time
With no parameter
O
No parameter:
Cumulative drum rotation
time (4 digits)
The drum’s cumulative rotation time
is returned as a 4-digit value.
data = hhhh
hhhh = 0000 9999:
Cumulative rotation time
[STX] QOT [ETX]
[STX] OTEm [ETX]
Queries whether to set to the E-E output or V-V output
when the VTR is in the STOP mode, FF mode or REW
mode.
m = E:
E-E (Electric modulation to Electric
play back)
m = T:
V-V (VTR to VTR recording)
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Query control commands
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Sends data of computer
Return data from VTR
Description of command
Queries the VTR’s operation mode.
The current VTR mode is detected, and the status
command is returned.
[STX] QOP [ETX]
data =
[STX] data [ETX]
OSP: STOP
OEJ: EJECT
OFF: FAST FORWARD
ORW:REWIND
OSF: SHUTTLE FORWARD
OSR: SHUTTLE REVERSE
OSS: STILL
OPL: PLAY
OPP: PLAY PAUSE
ORC: REC
ORP: REC PAUSE
OBF: STANDBY OFF
SCS: COUNTER SEARCH (STILL)
SCP: COUNTER SEARCH (PLAY)
SRS: COUNTER SEARCH (STILL)
SUB: UB SEARCH
SPT: PLAY to
OPT: PLAY to
SMS: MEMORY SEARCH
EAD: AUDIO INSERT
EAP: AUDIO INSERT PAUSE
EIN: VIDEO INSERT
EIP: VIDEO INSERT PAUSE
EVI: AUDIO & VIDEO INSERT
EVP: AUDIO & VIDEO INSERT
PAUSE
EFE: FIRST EDIT
[STX] QOD:d1d2 [ETX]
Parameters
d1 = 0 F: Designates the status
data number.
d2 = 0 F: Designates the number
of status data bytes.
[STX] OASdata [ETX]
data =
Queries the operation modes.
The current VTR mode is detected, and the bitmap
information is returned. The bitmap information is
converted into ASCII code and returned by the VTR.
<Note>
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
AD AD AD AD AD AD AD AD AD
9
A
B
C
D
E
F
AD AD AD AD AD AD AD
<Note>
Refer to the bitmap table (A) for details When a setting exceeding ADDRESSF has been set by the
of AD
.
parameter, no guarantees are given for the data following
ADDRESSF.
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Bitmap table (A)
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ADDRESS
AD 0
AD 1
AD 2
AD 3
AD 4
AD 5
AD 6
AD 7
AD 8
AD 9
AD A
AD B
AD C
AD D
AD E
AD F
BIT7
BIT6
BIT5
BIT4
BIT3
BIT2
BIT1
0
BIT0
CASSETTE
OUT
RF VIDEO
MISSING
TAPE
TROUBLE
HARD
ERROR
LOCAL or
MENU
0
0
STANDBY
0
STOP
EJECT
REW
FF
REC
STILL
0
PLAY
TAPE
DIRECTION
CUE UP
COMPLETE
SERVO LOCK
0
SHUTTLE
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
SELECT EE
FULL EE
INSERT
EDIT
0
CUE UP
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
VIDEO
AUDIO CH2 AUDIO CH1
LAMP
SPEED3
LAMP
SPEED2
LAMP
SPEED1
LAMP
SPEED0
LAMP STILL LAMP FWD
LAMP REW
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
REC INHIBIT
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
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Query control commands
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Sends data of computer
Return data from VTR
Description of command
Queries the operation modes.
[STX] QOS [ETX]
[STX] OPSdata [ETX]
0
1
2
3
4
data = AD AD AD AD AD
<Note>
The current VTR mode is detected and sent by the bitmap
information. The bitmap information is converted into ASCII
Refer to the bitmap table (B) for details code and returned by the VTR.
of AD
.
[STX] QRA [ETX]
[STX] QRS [ETX]
[STX] RAm [ETX]
m = N: ACK ON
F: ACK OFF
Queries the ACK (Acknowledge) code response setting.
[STX] RSEm [ETX]
m = 0: Normal
1: No completion command
Queries the search end mode setting.
2: No completion command/No
error
[STX] QRV:m [ETX]
[STX] VERdata [ETX]
data = d1d2.d3d4-d5d6-d7.d8d9
d1 d9: Software program version
Queries the software program version used for each
microcomputer.
Parameters
m =
A: AV system control ROM
version
S: Sub-code microcomputer
version
C: Cylinder servo ROM version
R: Reel servo ROM version
I: Interface ROM version
No parameter:
Interface ROM version
[STX] QSM [ETX]
[STX] SMMm [ETX]
m = S: MEMORY STOP
O: REPEAT ONE TIME
A: CONTINUE
Queries the memory mode.
F: OFF
[STX] QSY [ETX]
[STX] SMILPdata [ETX]
data = wwghmmssff
Queries the counter value stored in the memory.
ww = LP: CTL data reference
SP: TC data reference
g = Blank: With a positive value
– sign: With a negative value
h =
0
9:
Hours
mm = 00 59: Minutes
ss = 00 59: Seconds
ff = 00 29: Frames
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Bitmap table (B)
O
ADDRESS
AD 0
BIT7
BIT6
SELECT EE
0
BIT5
BIT4
BIT3
BIT2
BIT1
BIT0
TAPE END
TAPE TOP
FULL EE
0
STANDBY
0
0
0
0
0
0
(
)
(
)
AD 1
SHORT PLAY
0
0
SERVO LOCK
REC INHIBIT CASSETTE
AD 2
VTR STATUS
TAB
IN/OUT
TAPE
DIRECTION
AD 3
SHUTTLE SPEED
0
INSERT
VIDEO
INSERT
AUDIO CH1 AUDIO CH2
INSERT
AD 4
0
0
0
0
<Note
>
“1” is used as the TAPE END bit and TAPE TOP bit when the tape start or end is detected, and the bits are
cleared to “0” when queried by the QOS command.
VTR STATUS DATA
VTR STATUS
INSERT PAUSE
INSERT
VTR STATUS
PLAY PAUSE
PLAY
BIT4 BIT0
1, 1, 1, 1, 1
1, 1, 1, 1, 0
0, 1, 1, 1, 0
0, 1, 1, 0, 1
0, 1, 1, 0, 0
0, 1, 0, 1, 1
0, 1, 0, 1, 0
BIT4 BIT0
0, 1, 0, 0, 1
0, 1, 0, 0, 0
0, 0, 0, 1, 1
0, 0, 0, 1, 0
0, 0, 0, 0, 1
0, 0, 0, 0, 0
SEARCH
FAST FORWARD
REWIND
AUDIO INSERT PAUSE
AUDIO INSERT
RECORDING PAUSE
RECORDING
EJECT
STOP
SHUTTLE SPEED DATA
SHUTTLE SPEED
SHUTTLE SPEED
BIT4 BIT0
BIT4 BIT0
(±) 0.2a or more but less than
(±) 0.43a
60
59
4A
40
36
(±) 9.5a or more
2A
20
13
00
(±) 3.0a or more but less than (±) 9.5a
(±) 0.1a or more but less than (±) 0.2a
(±) 1.85a or more but less than
(±) 3.0a
(±) 0.03a or more but less than
(±) 0.1a
(±) 1.0a or more but less than
(±) 1.85a
STILL
(±) 0.43a or more but less than
(±) 1.0a
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Sends data of computer
Return data from VTR
Description of command
[STX] QSP:m [ETX]
Parameters
m =
B: BEGIN point
E: END point
[STX] SMPdata [ETX]
data = pw:ghmmssff
When CTL data is to be used as
the reference
pw = BP: BEGIN point
EP: END point
Queries the repeat position which has been stored in the
memory.
Error code ER001 is returned from the VTR when the data
has not been entered.
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g = Blank: With a positive value
– sign: With a negative value
h =
0
9: Hours
mm = 00 59: Minutes
ss = 00 59: Seconds
ff = 00 29: Frames
When TC data is to be used as the
reference
O
pw = BP: BEGIN point
EP: END point
gh = 00 23: Hours
mm = 00 59: Minutes
ss = 00 59: Seconds
ff = 00 29: Frames
[STX] QTT [ETX]
[STX] TSTdata [ETX]
data = mmmm
mmmm =
Queries the standby OFF timer which has been stored in
the memory.
0000: 0.5 sec.
0005: 5 sec.
0010: 10 sec.
0030: 30 sec.
0100: 1 min.
0200: 2 min.
[STX] QVI [ETX]
[STX] QVM [ETX]
[STX] VIm [ETX]
m = L: LINE
S: S-VIDEO
D: OPTION
Queries the position of the INPUT SELECT switch.
Queries the color mode.
[STX] VMDm [ETX]
m = A: Color
B: Monochrome
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Sends data of computer
Return data from VTR
Description of command
[STX] RAN [ETX]
[STX] RAN [ETX]
[STX] RAF [ETX]
[STX] RCK [ETX]
[STX] RSE [ETX]
Enables the return of the ACK (Acknowledge) code.
<Note>
This command is ignored while a search control command
is being processed.
[STX] RAF [ETX]
[STX] RCK [ETX]
[STX] RSE:m [ETX]
Disables the return of the ACK (Acknowledge) code.
<Note>
This command is ignored while a search control command
is being processed.
Checks whether communication is established.
<Note>
This command is ignored while a search control command
is being processed.
Sets the send timing and enable or disable for sending the
search completion command.
Parameters
m =
0: Normal
1: No completion command
2: No completion command/No
error
Parameter setting: normal
When search is commenced:
ACK code is returned.
O
When search is completed:
[STX]
[ETX] is returned.
(((
When search is aborted:
[STX] ER [ETX] is returned.
(((
Parameter setting: no completion command
O
When search is commenced:
ACK code is returned, and then [STX]
returned.
[ETX] is
(((
When search is completed:
No return.
When search is aborted:
[STX] ER
[ETX] is returned.
(((
Parameter setting: no completion command/no error
O
When search is commenced:
ACK code is returned, and then [STX]
returned.
[ETX] is
(((
When search is completed:
No return.
When search is aborted:
No return.
<Note>
This command is ignored while a search control command
is being processed.
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Search control commands
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Sends data of computer
Return data from VTR
Description of command
[STX] SCP:data [ETX]
Parameters
[STX] SCP [ETX]
Searches the counter value which was designated by the
parameter.
data = ghmmssff
Playback is commenced upon completion of the search.
If the designated position is an illegal position (the target
position does not exist), error code ER122 will be returned
from the VTR, which is then set to the STOP mode.
When the OSP (STOP) command or OEJ (tape EJECT)
command is issued during operation, error code ER123 is
returned from the VTR.
If the VTR’s operation mode has been changed by
operating the controls on its front panel, error code ER121
will be returned from the VTR.
If the tape end position is reached during operation, error
code ER120 will be returned from the VTR.
When data differing from the data used as the reference
has been sent, error code ER001 will be returned from the
VTR.
When CTL data is to be used
as the reference
O
g = Blank: With a positive value
– sign: With a negative value
h =
0
9: Hours
mm = 00 59: Minutes
ss = 00 59: Seconds
ff = 00 29: Frames
When TC data is to be used as
the reference
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gh = 00 23: Hours
mm = 00 59: Minutes
ss = 00 59: Seconds
ff = 00 29: Frames
<Note>
This command is ignored while a search control command
is being processed and in any of the following modes.
EJECT, REC, REC PAUSE, INSERT, INSERT PAUSE
[STX] SCS:data [ETX]
Parameters
[STX] SCS [ETX]
Searches the counter value which was designated by the
parameter.
data = ghmmssff
The STILL mode is established upon completion of the
search.
When CTL data is to be used
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as the reference
g = Blank: With a positive value
– sign: With a negative value
If the designated position is an illegal position (the target
position does not exist), error code ER122 will be returned
from the VTR which is then set to the STOP mode.
When the OSP (STOP) command or OEJ (tape EJECT)
command is issued during operation, error code ER123 is
returned from the VTR.
If the VTR’s operation mode has been changed by
operating the controls on its front panel, error code ER121
will be returned from the VTR.
h =
0
9: Hours
mm = 00 59: Minutes
ss = 00 59: Seconds
ff = 00 29: Frames
When TC data is to be used as
the reference
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gh = 00 23: Hours
mm = 00 59: Minutes
ss = 00 59: Seconds
ff = 00 29: Frames
If the tape end position is reached during operation, error
code ER120 will be returned from the VTR.
When data differing from the data used as the reference
has been sent, error code ER001 will be returned from the
VTR.
<Note>
This command is ignored while a search control command
is being processed and in any of the following modes.
EJECT, REC, REC PAUSE, INSERT, INSERT PAUSE
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RS-232C
Search control commands
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Sends data of computer
Return data from VTR
Description of command
[STX] SMI:data [ETX]
Parameters
data = wwghmmssff
[STX] SMI [ETX]
Stores the counter value and parameter value in the
memory at the time when this command is received.
<Note>
When the counter value is to
be stored in the memory
ww = LC: CTL data reference
SC: TC data reference
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This command is ignored while a search control command
is being processed.
“ghmmssff” is omitted.
When the parameter value for
which the CTL data serves as
the reference is to be stored in
the memory
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ww = LP: CTL data reference
g = Blank: With a positive value
– sign: With a negative value
h =
0
9: Hours
mm = 00 59: Minutes
ss = 00 59: Seconds
ff = 00 29: Frames
When the parameter value for
which the TC data serves as
the reference is to be stored in
the memory
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ww = SP: TC data reference
gh = 00 23: Hours
mm = 00 59: Minutes
ss = 00 59: Seconds
ff = 00 29: Frames
[STX] SMM:m [ETX]
[STX] SMM [ETX]
Sets the memory mode.
Parameters
<Note>
m = S: MEMORY STOP
O: REPEAT ONE TIME
A: CONTINUE
This command is ignored while a search control command
is being processed.
F: OFF
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RS-232C
Search control commands
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Sends data of computer
Return data from VTR
Description of command
Sets the repeat position.
[STX] SMP:data [ETX]
[STX] SMP [ETX]
Parameters
data = pww:ghmmssff
When the BEGIN point and END point have been
designated in different modes, they are converted inside the
VTR and set in the mode which was last designated.
Parameter “ff” is processed as “00” inside the VTR.
<Note>
When the counter value is to
be stored in the memory
p = B: BEGIN point
O
E: END point
ww = LC: CTL data reference
SC:TC data reference
This command is ignored while a search control command
is being processed.
“ghmmssff” is omitted.
When the parameter value for
which the CTL data serves as
the reference is to be stored in
the memory
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p = B: BEGIN point
E: END point
ww = LP: CTL data reference
g = Blank: With a positive value
– sign: With a negative value
h =
0
9: Hours
mm = 00 59: Minutes
ss = 00 59: Seconds
ff = 00 29: Frames
When the parameter value for
which the TC data serves as
the reference is to be stored in
the memory
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p = B: BEGIN point
E: END point
ww = SP:TC data reference
gh = 00 23: Hours
mm = 00 59: Minutes
ss = 00 59: Seconds
ff = 00 29: Frames
When the designated position
is not to be entered
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data =
BN: No entry of BEGIN point
EN: No entry of END point
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RS-232C
Search control commands
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Sends data of computer
Return data from VTR
Description of command
[STX] SMS [ETX]
[STX] SMS [ETX]
Searches the counter value at the time when the command
stored in the memory was received.
The STILL mode is established upon completion of the
search.
If the designated position is an illegal position (the target
position does not exist), error code ER122 will be returned
from the VTR which is then set to the STOP mode.
When the OSP (STOP) command or OEJ (tape EJECT)
command is issued during operation, error code ER123 is
returned from the VTR.
If the VTR’s operation mode has been changed by
operating the controls on its front panel, error code ER121
will be returned from the VTR.
If the tape end position is reached during operation, error
code ER120 will be returned from the VTR.
When data differing from the data used as the reference
has been sent or when the counter value has not been
stored in the memory, error code ER001 will be returned
from the VTR.
<Note>
This command is ignored while a search control command
is being processed and in any of the following modes.
EJECT, REC, REC PAUSE, INSERT, INSERT PAUSE
[STX] SPT:data [ETX]
Parameters
[STX] SPT [ETX]
Plays the tape to the position which was designated by the
parameter.
data = ghmmssff
The VTR is set to the STILL mode upon completion of
playback.
If the designated position is before the current position, the
tape is not played back, and the VTR is set to the STILL
mode.
When CTL data is to be used
as the reference
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g = Blank: With a positive value
– sign: With a negative value
h =
0
9: Hours
When the OSP (STOP) command or OEJ (tape EJECT)
command is issued during operation, error code ER123 is
returned from the VTR.
If the VTR’s operation mode has been changed by
operating the controls on its front panel, error code ER121
will be returned from the VTR.
mm = 00 59: Minutes
ss = 00 59: Seconds
ff = 00 29: Frames
When TC data is to be used as
the reference
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gh = 00 23: Hours
mm = 00 59: Minutes
ss = 00 59: Seconds
ff = 00 29: Frames
If the tape end position is reached during operation, error
code ER120 will be returned from the VTR.
<Note>
This command is ignored while a search control command
is being processed and in any of the following modes.
EJECT, REC, REC PAUSE, INSERT, INSERT PAUSE
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RS-232C
Search control commands
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Sends data of computer
Return data from VTR
Description of command
[STX] SRS:data [ETX]
Parameters
[STX] SRS [ETX]
Searches the counter value which was designated by the
parameter.
data = wghmmssff
The STILL mode is established upon completion of the
search.
When CTL data is to be used
as the reference
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If the designated position is an illegal position (the target
position does not exist), error code ER122 will be returned
from the VTR, which is then set to the STOP mode.
When the OSP (STOP) command or OEJ (tape EJECT)
command is issued during operation, error code ER123 is
returned from the VTR.
If the VTR’s operation mode has been changed by
operating the controls on its front panel, error code ER121
will be returned from the VTR.
If the tape end position is reached during operation, error
code ER120 will be returned from the VTR.
When data differing from the data used as the reference
has been sent, error code ER001 will be returned from the
VTR.
w = L: CTL data reference
g = Blank: With a positive value
– sign: With a negative value
h =
0
9: Hours
mm = 00 59: Minutes
ss = 00 59: Seconds
ff = 00 29: Frames
When TC data is to be used as
the reference
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w = S: TC data reference
gh = 00 23: Hours
mm = 00 59: Minutes
ss = 00 59: Seconds
ff = 00 29: Frames
<Note>
This command is ignored while a search control command
is being processed and in any of the following modes.
EJECT, REC, REC PAUSE, INSERT, INSERT PAUSE
[STX] SUB:data [ETX]
Parameters
[STX] SUB [ETX]
Searches the start position of the user’s bit which was
designated by the parameter.
data = uuuuuuuu:d
The STILL mode is established upon completion of the
search.
The search is enabled when the same user’s bit value
continues for at least 5 seconds.
When the OSP (STOP) command or OEJ (tape EJECT)
command is issued during operation, error code ER123 is
returned from the VTR.
u = 0 F: User’s bit value
(“ ” is designated for a user’s bit
value which is not going to be
searched)
d = F: Forward direction
R: Reverse direction
If the VTR’s operation mode has been changed by
operating the controls on its front panel, error code ER121
will be returned from the VTR.
If the tape end position is reached during operation, error
code ER120 will be returned from the VTR.
<Note>
This command is ignored while a search control command
is being processed and in any of the following modes.
EJECT, REC, REC PAUSE, INSERT, INSERT PAUSE
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RS-232C
Timer control commands
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Sends data of computer
Return data from VTR
Description of command
Sets the standby OFF timer.
[STX] TST:data [ETX]
[STX] TST [ETX]
Parameters
<Note>
data = mmmm
mmmm =
This command is ignored while a search control command
is being processed.
0000: 0.5 sec.
0005: 5 sec.
0010: 10 sec.
0030: 30 sec.
0100: 1 min.
0200: 2 min.
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RS-232C
Mode transition table
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VTR STATUS
Return
command
STANDBY
PLAY
FF
REC
PAUSE
SHORT
PLAY
AUTO
BACK
STOP
EJECT
PLAY
REW
REC
SEARCH
OFF
PAUSE
OSP
OEJ
OPL
ORW
OFF
±
±
±
±
±
t
±
±
±
±
±
±
±
±
±
±
±
±
±
±
±
t
t
±
±
±
t
t
±
±
±
t
t
±
±
±
t
t
±
±
±
±
±
±
±
±
±
±
±
t
t
t
±
±
±
±
REC
PAUSE
REC
PAUSE
OPA
PLAY
REC
REC
±
±
t
±
±
±
ORC
ORP
±
±
±
±
t
t
±
±
±
t
±
t
±
±
±
±
±
±
±
±
t
±
t
EIN
t
t
t
t
t
t
t
t
t
t
t
t
±
±
t
t
t
t
t
t
t
t
EAD
t
EFE
OAF
OAR
OPR
OSL
OSF
OSR
±
t
t
±
±
±
±
±
t
t
±
±
±
±
t
t
t
t
t
t
t
±
t
t
±
±
±
±
±
t
t
±
±
±
±
±
t
t
±
±
±
±
±
±
±
±
±
±
±
t
t
t
t
t
t
t
t
t
t
t
t
t
t
t
t
t
t
t
t
t
t
t
t
t
t
t
t
±
t
t
±
±
±
±
Search
commands
±
±
t
±
±
±
±
t
t
t
t
±
<Notes>
±
t
: Operation changes to the return command mode.
: Error code ER001 is returned, and execution is disabled.
: The operation mode is maintained.
OPA command:
The current operation mode may be replaced by another operation mode when the OPA command is issued.
Search commands: OPT, SCP, SCS, SMS, SPT, SRS, SUB
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RS-232C
Mode transition table
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VTR STATUS
Return
VIDEO
VIDEO
INSERT
PAUSE
AUDIO
INSERT
PAUSE
±
Processing
Search Command
(Cue Up, etc.)
AUDIO
INSERT
A/V
INSERT
A/V INSERT
PAUSE
FIRST
EDIT
command
STILL
INSERT
OSP
OEJ
OPL
ORW
OFF
±
±
±
±
±
±
t
t
t
t
±
t
t
t
t
±
t
t
t
t
±
t
t
t
t
±
t
t
t
t
±
t
t
t
t
±
±
t
t
t
t
t
t
t
PLAY
PAUSE
VIDEO
INSERT
PLAY
PAUSE
AUDIO
INSERT
PLAY
PAUSE
OPA
PLAY
A/V INSERT
t
t
ORC
ORP
±
±
t
t
t
t
t
t
t
t
t
t
t
t
t
t
t
t
A/V INSERT
PAUSE
EIN
±
±
t
t
t
t
t
t
t
t
t
t
A/V INSERT
PAUSE
EAD
EFE
OAF
OAR
OPR
OSL
OSF
OSR
±
t
t
±
±
±
±
t
t
t
t
t
t
t
t
t
t
t
t
t
t
t
t
t
t
t
t
t
t
t
t
t
t
t
t
t
t
t
t
t
t
t
t
t
t
t
t
t
t
t
t
t
t
t
t
t
t
t
t
t
t
t
t
Search
commands
±
t
t
t
t
t
t
t
t
<Notes>
±
t
: Operation changes to the return command mode.
: Error code ER001 is returned, and execution is disabled.
: The operation mode is maintained.
OPA command:
The current operation mode may be replaced by another operation mode when the OPA command is issued.
Search commands: OPT, SCP, SCS, SMS, SPT, SRS, SUB
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RS-232C
(5) Checkpoints for RS-232C communication
Send commands and data returned from the
VTR
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1. If the LOCAL/MENU/REMOTE switch on the
front panel is not at the REMOTE position, it is
not possible to exercise proper control using the
RS-232C interface.
If any command except a Q (query) command is
sent while this switch is not at the REMOTE
position, error code ER001 is returned.
2. After one of the following commands is sent, not
all commands can be accepted until the
processing of the sent command is completed.
OPT, SCP, SCS, SMS, SPT, SRS, SUB, EFE
Commands which can be accepted
Q (query) commands
OSP command (STOP)
OEJ command (EJECT)
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O
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Error code ER001 is returned when a command
other than one which can be accepted is sent.
Send command intervals
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The AJ-D250 is a multi-microcomputer VTR. For
this reason, it takes time (approx. 150 ms) for
communication to be performed between the RS-
232C interface microcomputer and system control
microcomputer inside the VTR before any
processing can be performed by the system control
microcomputer inside the VTR.
Therefore, leave an interval of at least 150 ms
before sending a command from the computer.
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Error Messages
When a problem has occurred in the unit, one of the following error messages will appear on the tape
counter.
Error No.
Description
Error No.
Description
The FG signal (rotational speed signal) is not output
from the capstan motor.
— d —
Condensation (dew) has formed.
E
—
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Appears when the servo fails to lock for 3 or more
seconds.
When T&S&R is selected as the setup menu item
No.001 setting, “SERVO NOT LOCKED” is
displayed on the third line (line where the remaining
tape amount is indicated) of the monitor screen.
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
52
53
61
62
63
64
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The capstan motor speed is abnormally high.
The capstan motor speed is abnormally low.
The supply (S) reel motor is locked.
E
E
—
—
00
01
The take-up (T) reel motor is locked.
Appears when there is no head output for one or
more seconds (due to clogging, etc.).
“L” is displayed on the first line (counter line) of the
monitor screen.
When T&S&R is selected as the setup menu item
No.001 setting, “LOW RF” is displayed on the third
line (line where the remaining tape amount is
indicated) of the monitor screen.
The supply reel motor speed is abnormally high.
The take-up reel motor speed is abnormally low.
Abnormal tension has been detected.
The start or end processing operation fails to be
completed even after 7 or more seconds have
elapsed.
E
—
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Appears when a blank area on the tape has been
detected.
“N” is displayed on the first line (counter line) of the
monitor screen.
When T&S&R is selected as the setup menu item
No.001 setting, “NO RF” is displayed on the third
line (line where the remaining tape amount is
indicated) of the monitor screen.
A communication error between SERVO and
AVSYS. Errors in the data.
E
E
E
—
—
—
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68
69
A communication error between SERVO and
AVSYS. The data is fixed at high or low.
E
—
09
A problem in communication between SERVO and
AVSYS when the power was switched on.
When all the following conditions are met, the part of
the tape is recognized as a blank.
This appears when there is a communication error
between IF and AVSYS. There is a problem with the
internal reference or external reference.
No output from any of the heads
Playback data cannot be read
No CTL signal
O
O
O
E
—
6B
The fan motor has stopped.
“S” is displayed on the first line (counter line) of the
monitor screen.
The reel base which operates in line with the size of
the tape has been locked for 2.5 or more seconds.
E
E
—
—
11
21
When T&S&R is selected as the setup menu item
No.001 setting, “FAN STOP” is displayed on the
third line (line where the remaining tape amount is
indicated) of the monitor screen.
When about an hour elapses, the unit is shut down
automatically.
Four or more 4 seconds have elapsed after the
cassette was inserted but the cassette is not
lowered down inside the unit.
Alternatively, 4 or more seconds have elapsed after
the eject operation was initiated but the cassette is
not ejected.
E
—
70
The loading operation is not completed within 4
seconds.
E
E
E
—
—
—
31
32
41
E
E
—
—
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There is a problem in the solenoid drive circuit.
The unloading operation is not completed within 4
seconds.
There is a problem in the cleaning solenoid drive
circuit.
The FG signal (rotational speed signal) is not output
from the cylinder motor.
The PG signal (phase signal) is not output from the
cylinder motor.
E — 42
E
E
—
—
43
44
The cylinder motor speed is abnormally high.
The cylinder motor speed is abnormally low.
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Emergency Eject
Procedure for removing the tape manually in an emergency
Use the procedure below to remove the cassette tape if it can not be removed even when the EJECT button is
pressed.
Before proceeding to eject the tape manually, you must first turn off the power to the unit.
O
1 Remove the top panel.
4 Use the Phillips head screwdriver to push in and
turn the red plastic screw part counterclockwise
once more. Again rotate the flange part of the
supply reel in the take-up direction to take up the
tape slack.
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.)
This two-step procedure needs to be repeated until
the tape is completely housed in the cassette case
(about 90 turns of the red plastic screw part).
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.
5 Use the Phillips head screwdriver to turn the red
plastic screw part at the slot-in side clockwise to
eject the cassette tape.
(This screw needs to be rotated through about 140
turns until the tape is ejected.)
<Note>
<Note>
Take care not to damage the tape in any way.
Take care not to sandwich or catch the tape when
closing the cassette cover.
1
5
2
3
4
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Video Head Cleaning
This unit is equipped with an auto head cleaning function which automatically reduces the
amount of dirt on the video heads. However, in order to maximize the unit’s reliability, it is
recommended that the video heads be cleaned as and when appropriate.
For further details on how to actually clean the heads, consult with one of our service
companies or with your dealer.
Condensation
Condensation is formed according to the same principle by which droplets of water form on the
window panes of heated rooms. It forms in the unit when the unit or tape is moved to a location
with a significant difference in temperature or humidity. It also forms when the unit has been
moved:
To a very humid location filled with steam or a room immediately after it has been heated up.
Suddenly from an air-conditioned environment to a place with high temperature and humidity
levels.
O
O
When moving the unit to these types of locations, do not turn on the power immediately but
leave the unit standing and wait for about 10 minutes. If condensation has formed inside the
unit, an error message (– d –) lights up on the counter display, and the cassette tape is
automatically ejected.
Leave the power on, and wait until the error message is cleared.
Maintenance
Before proceeding with maintenance, set the power switch to the OFF position, and disconnect
the unit from the power outlet: always remember to take hold of the molded part of the power
plug when doing this.
Use a soft cloth to clean the cabinet. In the case of stubborn dirt, dilute some kitchen detergent,
soak a cloth in the solution, wring it out well, and now use it for cleaning. After wiping up the dirt,
remove any remaining moisture with a dry cloth.
Do not use paint thinners or benzine.
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Specifications
[GENERAL]
[VIDEO]
Digital video
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Supply voltage:
Power consumption: 56 W
120 V AC, 50 – 60 Hz
Sampling frequency:
Y: 13.5 MHz, PB/PR: 3.375 MHz
Quantizing:
Ambient operating temperature:
41°F to 104°F (5°C to 40°C)
Ambient operating humidity:
35% to 80% (no condensation)
Weight:
8 bits
Error correction:
Reed-Solomon product code
Analog composite IN/OUT
Video band:
Y: 30 Hz to 4.5 MHz (0 ±1 dB)
Y/C delay:
Less than 20 ns
K factor:
14.3 lb (6.5 kg)
Dimensions (WaHaD):
7
1
7
16
4
16
8 / ˝a5 / ˝a15 / ˝ (214a132a391 mm)
Recording format:
DVCPRO format
Recording tracks
Digital video/audio
Less than 2%
Input connectors
Line input:
BNCa1, 1.0 VP-P, 75 Ω
REF VIDEO input:
BNCa1, 1.0 VP-P, 75 Ω
S-VIDEO:
Time code:
Digital audio: 2 channels
Cue signal: 1 track
recorded in sub-code area
Control (CTL): 1 track
Tape speed:
4Pa1, Y: 1.0 VP-P, 75 Ω
33.820 mm/sec.
Recording time:
184 minutes (when an AJ-5P92LP is used
66 minutes (when an AJ-P66MP is used)
C: 0.286 VP-P, 75 Ω (burst level)
)
Output connectors
Line output:
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BNCa1, 1.0 VP-P, 75 Ω
Monitor output:
For AJ-5P92LP cassette tapes, use a VTR supporting
DVCPRO (25 Mbps) 184 minute tapes.
BNCa1, 1.0 VP-P, 75 Ω
S-VIDEO:
Tape used:
4Pa1, Y: 1.0 VP-P, 75 Ω
1/4˝ thin magnetic layer metal tapes
FF/REW time:
Less than 5 min. (using an AJ-5P92LP tape)
C: 0.286 VP-P, 75 Ω (burst level)
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Specifications
[AUDIO]
Digital audio
Sampling frequency:
48 kHz
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Quantizing:
16 bits
Frequency response:
20 Hz to 20 kHz (0 +1.0 dB, –2.0 dB)
Dynamic range:
More than 85 dB
(1 kHz, emphasis OFF, “A” weighted)
Distortion:
Less than 0.1%
(1 kHz, emphasis OFF, reference level)
Crosstalk:
Less than –80 dB (1 kHz, between 2 channels)
Input connectors
Line input (CH1/CH2):
PHONOa2, –8 dBV, 47 kΩ
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Output connectors
Line output (CH1/CH2):
PHONOa4, –8 dBV, 1 kΩ
Headphones output:
M3 stereo, variable level (max. –32 dBV or
more), 8 Ω
[OTHER INPUT/OUTPUT CONNECTORS]
RS-232C:
D-sub, 25 pins, RS-232C interface
Wired remote control:
M2 jack (simple remote control)
[DISPLAY TUBE]
Counter:
8 digits (CTL/TC/UB display switching, remaining
tape)
Audio level meter:
18 steps
Other:
REC/REC INH, REMOTE, WIDE, consumer-use
cassette insertion display, REPEAT, SERVO,
channel condition, cassette insertion display
Weight and dimensions shown are approximate.
Specifications are subject to change without notice.
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PANASONIC BROADCAST & DIGITAL SYSTEMS COMPANY
DIVISION OF MATSUSHITA ELECTRIC CORPORATION OF AMERICA
Executive Office:
3330 Cahuenga Blvd W., Los Angeles, CA 90068 (323) 436-3500
EASTERN ZONE:
One Panasonic Way 4E-7, Secaucus, NJ 07094 (201) 348-7621
Mid-Atlantic/New England:
One Panasonic Way 4E-7, Secaucus, NJ 07094 (201) 348-7621
Southeast Region:
1225 Northbrook Parkway, Ste 1-160, Suwanee, GA 30024 (770) 338-6835
Central Region:
1707 N Randall Road E1-C-1, Elgin, IL 60123 (847) 468-5200
WESTERN ZONE:
3330 Cahuenga Blvd W., Los Angeles, CA 90068 (323) 436-3500
Dallas Region:
6226 Abington Way, Houston, TX 77008 (713) 802-2726
No. CA/Northwest Region:
5870 Stoneridge, #3, Pleasanton, CA 94588 (925) 416-5108
Government Marketing Department:
52 West Gude Drive, Rockville, MD 20850 (301) 738-3840
Panasonic Canada Inc.
5770 Ambler Drive, Mississauga, Ontario L4W 2T3 (905) 624-5010
Panasonic Sales Company
Division of Matsushita Electric of Puerto Rico Inc.
San Gabriel Industrial Park, 65th Infantry Ave., Km. 9.5, Carolina, Puerto Rico 00630 (787) 750-4300
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