Panasonic LQ-MD800 User manual

DVD Video Recorder
LQ-
A Professional DVD Video Recorder
for higher Video and Audio perfomance.

Key features
Direct recording into available space
You do not have to find a place to start as you do with tapes. There is
also no fear of recording over previous recordings.
Send text data such as title
You can use the RS-232C/USB cables to send text information to use
as program titles.
Auto-protect function
Recorded images can be protected automatically.
Repeat play, play list editing
Just decide a length of time to repeat, then specify the end point during
play to play a section repeatedly. You can also edit together the images
you need into a play list.
Play and edit on a PC
Use PC application to edit and create backup discs.
Small and light, power compatible between 100V and
240V
Compact so you have freedom in placement.
High-quality images,High-quality audio recording
The Hybrid VBR MPEG2 encoder means High-quality images.
Dolby Digital means High-quality audio. By recording in the XP or SP
modes, you can record in Linear PCM (stereo) for even higher quality
audio.
Maximum 8 hours
recording
You can record a
maximum of 8 hours on
one double-sided 9.4 GB
DVD-RAM disc. (4 hours
maximum continuous
recording)
Progressive output (NTSC only)
Connect to a Progressive signal compatible monitor for even higher
quality images.
Remote control features
This unit comes standard with USB, RS-232C, PAUSE REMOTE for
control. Remote control the unit from a PC.
NTSC/PAL switchable
Select the signal type (NTSC/PAL) to play or record either type.
Program search
Press the SEARCH button to bring up a list of programs. Then Select
the program to start play.
Menu screens for simple operation
The menu screens offer easy-to-use icons for set-up and operation.
Program Editing [RAM]
You can divide and delete programs.
Create play list of just those scenes you need and play them in
succession.
DVD-Video disc creation
By finalizing a DVD-R, you can create a disc that complies with DVD-
Video standards and then play it on compatible DVD players.
Reliability
Industrial grade electronic parts
This product complies to the medical electrical equipment standard with respect to electric
shock, fire and mechanical hazards in accordance with IEC 60601-1, IEC60601-1-2 (EN
60601-1, EN 60601-1-2): (LQ-MD800P/LQ-MD800E)
This product is also classified by Underwriters Laboratories Inc. as to medical electrical
equipment with respect to electric shock, fire and mechanical hazards only in accordance
with UL 60601-1. Control number 76KA. (LQ-MD800P only)
Digital Video Recorder Using DVD-RAM/R
Easy Operation and Fast Searching

Discs for Superb Picture and Sound Quality,
Main Monitor Sub Monitor
RS-232C
USB
RS-232C
USB
LQ-MD800
DVD-RAM
Disc
PC
LQ-MD800
LQ-MD800
LQ-MD800
Pause Remote
Footswitch
Video
-Composite
-Y/C
-DV
Audio
-L/R
-MIC
Video
-Composite
-Y/C
-DV
Audio
-L/R
-MIC
Equipment
Management
Disc
management
Operation
Operation
Basic operations:
Record, play, stop, special playback modes
(frame-by-frame, slow, search)
Search function:
Direct search using counter value or
program number
GUI: Menu operation, etc.
Data management:
Disc title, program titles
Space availability management:
Confirmation of available recording space
Acquisition of equipment status data:
Operating mode, counter value,
maintenance information
Systems Applications
Main Monitor Sub Monitor
DVD-RAM
Disc
DVD-RAM
Disc
DVD-RAM
Disc
DVD-RAM
Disc Progressive-scan
PDP
1. Image Filing System
(RS-232C/USB-controlled)
Business-use
AV equipment
Business-use
AV equipment
[1] Control of LQ-MD800 from business-use AV
equipment
AV equipment with RS-232C control function can be used to control
operations such as recording and playback, and playback modes like
slow motion and fast forward.
[2] Direct recording onto free space on the disc,
and prevention of accidental overwriting of
previous data
Unlike videotape, the use of a disc eliminates the need to search for a
blank space before you start recording. Also, you won’t lose previously
recorded data by accidentally recording over it.
[3] Recording of ID number and other information
A name and ID number can be recorded together with the title of the
images via RS-232C/USB. A list can then be displayed for easy
searching of recorded images.
[4] Audio input channels 1 and 2 for recording.
2. Image Filing System
(Pause remote)
[1] Remote record pause
Recordings can be started and paused by using a footswitch or other
device.
[2] Recording of ID number and other information
A name and ID number can be recorded together with the title of the
images via RS-232C/USB. A list can then be displayed for easy
searching of recorded images.
[3] Progressive-scan playback (NTSC only)
DVD ensures high-quality image playback.
3. Seminar Room/Viewing Station
System
[1] Image search (List search based
on recording date/time or ID)
Pressing the button displays a list of recorded
images together with their recording date/time,
thus allowing a quick and easy selection of the
images to view. By registering a name for each
image title, searching becomes even more
convenient.
[2] Progressive-scan playback
(NTSC only)
DVD ensures high-quality image playback.
[3] Playlist playback
A playlist can be produced for the programmed
playback of selected images.Repeat loops are
easily selected.
Network
4. Editing Room System
-PC with DVD-RAM drive
-DVD editing software
-DVD authoring software.
-PC with DVD-RAM drive
-DVD editing software
-DVD authoring software.
[1] Playback and editing of images using a PC
Recorded images can be edited and a backup disc can be
produced by using DVD editing/authoring software.
Editing and backup
(copying on disc)
Using a PC for Control and DVD Editing
Controlling operation with a PC (Control software must be customized.) Using a PC for DVD editing
PC Control Example
In addition to basic VTR-like operation, the use of a disc allows the
following convenient functions to be controlled from a PC.
Progressive-scan
LCD monitor
Progressive-scan
LCD monitor
Progressive-scan
LCD monitor

DVD-RAM Disc
General
Power supply : AC 100-240 V, 50/60 Hz
Current consumption : 0.51-0.28 A
Recording System : DVD Video Recording Standards (DVD-RAM)
DVD Video Standards (DVD-R)
Recordable discs : DVD-RAM 12cm (4.7 GB/9.4 GB)
DVD-R 12cm (4.7 GB) for General Ver.2.0
DVD-R 12cm (4.7 GB) for General Ver.2.0
4x-SPEED DVD-R Revision 1.0
Recording Time : Maximum 4 hours (with 4.7 GB disc)
XP: Approx. 1 hour, SP: Approx. 2 hours,
LP: Approx. 4 hours
Playable discs : DVD-RAM 12cm (4.7 GB/9.4 GB)
DVD-R 12cm (4.7 GB) for General Ver.2.0
DVD-R 12cm (4.7 GB) for General Ver.2.0
4x-SPEED DVD-R Revision 1.0
Operating Temperature : 41 F-104 F (5 C-40 C)
Operating Humidity : 10 %-80 % RH (no condensation)
Dimensions : 8-7/16 (W) x 4-1/32 (H) x 14-3/8 (D) inch
214 (W) x 102 (H) x 365 (D) mm
Weight : 10.14 lbs (4.6 kg)
Video
Video System : NTSC color signal, 525 Lines, 60 Fields
PAL color signal, 625 Lines,50 Fields
Recording system : MPEG2 (Hybrid VBR)
Video In : BNC x 1 1.0 Vp-p 75Ω, unbalanced
S-Video In (4P) x 1
Y: 1.0 Vp-p 75Ω, unbalanced
C: 0.286 Vp-p, burst level 75Ω, unbalanced (NTSC)
C: 0.3 Vp-p, burst level 75Ω, unbalanced (PAL)
DV-Input x 1 IEEE1394 Standard, 4pin (PAL/NTSC)
Video Out : BNC x 2 1.0 Vp-p 75Ω, unbalanced
S-Video In (4P) x 1
Y: 1.0 Vp-p 75Ω, unbalanced
C: 0.286 Vp-p, burst level 75Ω,unbalanced (NTSC)
C: 0.3 Vp-p, burst level 75Ω, unbalanced (PAL)
Component video output (BNC)
(NTSC 480P/480I) (PAL 576I)
Y: 1.0 Vp-p 75Ω, unbalanced
PB: 0.7 Vp-p 75Ω, unbalanced
PR: 0.7 Vp-p 75Ω, unbalanced
Audio
Recording System : Dolby Digital 2ch, Linear PCM 2ch (XP/SP mode)
Audio In :
PHONO x 2, Reference Level, -10 dBv, 47kΩunbalanced
MIC In (mini jack) x 1 - 50 dBv, 3k Ω unbalanced
Audio Out :
PHONO x 2,Reference Level, -10 dBv, 600Ωunbalanced
MONITOR Out (PHONO) x 1
-10 dBv, 600Ωunbalanced
Headphones Out (Stereo mini jack) x 1
Variable Level,Maximum, - 28 dBv, 8Ωunbalanced
Remote USB (Type-B connector)
USB Ver.1.1 (cable length: max. 3 m)
RS-232C (D-sub 9 pin)
PAUSE REMOTE (Stereo mini jack)
SPECIFICATIONS
Weight and dimensions shown are approximate.
Specifications are subject to change without notice.
JQA-0443
SP-MD800PE3 10k606AM-3 Printed in Japan
8-7/16"
(214mm)
Dimensions
4-1/32"
(102mm)
3-15/32"
(88mm) 14-3/8"
(365mm)
LM-AB120M 4.7GB
Single Sided
Removale-cartridge
DVD-RAM disc features
High reliability
Cartridge-type, easy handling
DMS (Defect Management System) jumps
over drops and scratches for recording
(UDF2.0)
High capacity, removable
Ideal for an image library
Long term storage with no change
Single-sided 4.7 GB/Double-sided 9.4 GB
Panasonic System Solutions Company
Unit Company of Panasonic Corporation
of North America
3 Panasonic Way
Secaucus, NJ 07094
877-733-3689
www.panasonic.com/vs
Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.
Systems Business Group
2-15 Matsuba-cho, Kadoma, Osaka 571-8503
Japan
Tel. [phone] Fax. [phone]
http://eww.pavc.panasonic.co.jp/pro-av/
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[phone]
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The DVD-RAM disc is available
at the following web page.
USA
http://www2.panasonic.com/
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http://www.panasonic-ebiz.com/consumer/de/
UK
http://shop.panasonic.co.uk/icat/dvdramdiscs
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