Panasonic AJ-DE77P User manual

Panasonic
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DVCPRO
Non-Linear
Editing
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Operating
Instructions
This
manual
contains
information
on
the
hardware
only.
For
details
on
video
and
audio
uploading,
editing
and
other
operations,
refer
to
the
Reference
Manual,

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.”
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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.
WARNING:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR SHOCK
HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT
TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
CAUTION:
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR SHOCK
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.
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.
FCC Note:
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.
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.
L] is the safety information.
HAZARD AND ANNOYING INTERFERENCE,
USE THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES
ONLY.
CAUTION:
A CD-ROM DRIVE (CLASS 1 LASER
PRODUCT) IS INSTALLED IN THE PRODUCT.
USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR
PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER
THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY
RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION
EXPOSURE.
DO NOT MAKE ANY MODIFICATIONS. DO NOT
REPAIR BY YOURSELF. REFER SERVICING
TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.
CAUTION:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR SHOCK
HAZARD, REFER INSTALLATION OF HARD-
DISK DRIVE TO QUALIFIED SERVICE
PERSONNEL.
HARD-DISK DRIVE MUST BE APPROVED BY
UL AND/OR CSA.

Contents
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Features
All-in-one tower design
This is the first non-linear editor to incorporate a VTR for uploading and downloading applications. This feature @
translates into savings in terms of both the cost and space required for an externally connected VTR, and it
enables DVCPRO tapes to be loaded just like floppy disks or magneto-optical disks. The unit also contains a
hard disk for audio-video recording, and its size is the same as a tower-type personal computer. It can be
placed by the side of a desk for highly efficient editing operations.
Transfer and saving at 4 times norma! speed
Uploading and downloading between the built-in VTR and hard disk can be conducted at 4 times normal speed.
As a result, it takes much less time to perform the preparatory steps which handicap non-linear editing.
Same high picture quality recording as with DVCPRO
The same digital component compression recording system as for DVCPRO is used to record data onto the hard
disk. The resulting picture quality is higher than that achieved by JPEG which has been adopted by many non-
linear editors (comparison made at the same transfer rate).
Seventy minutes of picture and sound data can be recorded on the internal hard disk (standard specifications:
16GB).
Transfer of data while still compressed
The data is uploaded or downloaded at 4 times normal speed between the tape and disk using the DV
compression format which obviates the need for A/D (D/A) conversion and compression/expansion processes.
Consequently, there is absolutely no deterioration in the picture quality during transfer.
Editing of data while still compressed
In the case of cut editing, the unit leaves the recorded data completely unchanged. With the data still in its
compressed form, changes are made only to the read sequence and positions. During recording, the DV
compressed data does not need to be expanded at all, and it can be edited up to the form taken by the @
completed package. This means that high picture quality is maintained even after editing.
(When the special effect and superimpose functions are used, the data is expanded into full bit digital video data,
and compressed back again after processing.)
Real-time previous of special effects
The unit contains a switcher so that wipe, dissolve and other special effects can be previewed on a real-time
basis during A/B roll editing. Trial-and-error operations can be repeated any number of times while checking
how the results turn out.
External VTR control (RS-422A) ®
The unit’s RS-422A (9 Pin) remote connector enables a wide range of analog or digital VTRs to be controlled.
This function enables material to be incorporated and completed packages to be transmitted.
WJ-MX1000 operation system adopted
The unit features a user interface which is compatible with the Panasonic’s non-linear AV work station (WJ-
MX1000), and the software (see Note) has been upgraded so that it can be run optimally in Windows NT.
(Note: The software is handled by Matsushita Communication Industrial Co., Ltd Broadcast System Division.)
Streamlined operations using mouse
All the operator has to do in order to add, replace or delete cuts is rearrange the clips by operating the mouse.
Cut editing can be achieved with excellent response.
Warning &
This unit must not be used on board a vehicle. Doing so may damage the hard disk
drive and destroy the data.
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System Configuration
Do not subject the supplied mouse, keyboard or cables to strong bumps or
shocks. Doing so could damage them.
Keyboard
Main unit
Mouse Power cord
Stabilizers (x 4)
mounting
screws
(x
8)
VGA
cable
D-SUB
60-pin
cable
CAUTION:
To reduce the risk of injury due to tipping over,
mount the stabilizers before installation.
Operating instructions
(which you are now reading)
Warranty card
Service support guide

Front Panel 7)
Parts and Their Functions
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@ Main unit power switch
Set this switch to the OFF position after quitting
the system. If the power is turned off while the
hard disk drive is operating, data may be lost or
the drive may be damaged.
Do NOT turn off the power while white characters
on a blue background appear on the monitor
display (for the personal computer) during startup.
@ Main unit power LED
© HDD sub switch
Press this switch if PC unit’s power does not come
on even when the main unit power switch is set to
ON.
Do not press this switch without good reason
since the power of the PC unit will be turned off if
it pressed while the power is supplied.
© HDD reset switch
Press this switch when the PC unit is not
operating properly. The start screen will now be
restored, and checks on the operation can be
carried out.
Do NOT press this switch while white characters
on a blue background appear on the monitor
display (for the personal computer) during startup.
Phones jack
The sound can be monitored when stereo
headphones are connected to this jack.
Phones volume control
This is used to adjust the headphones volume and
the monitor output volume.
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Cassette slot
M cassettes or L cassettes are loaded through this
slot. Consumer-use cassettes cannot be used for
recording or playback.
Cassette tape EJECT button.
When this button is pressed, the tape is unloaded,
and the cassette is automatically ejected several
seconds later.
© CD-ROM drive
J Tray OPEN/CLOSE button
Q) Floppy disk drive
ΠCarrying handle
(Ð HDD access display lamp (system)
(D HDD access display lamp (AV data)
B Screws for securing mechanism
Loosen these screws when cleaning the head
mechanism transport system of the VTR unit or
when conducting other kinds of servicing or
maintenance. It will then be possible to pull out
the VTR unit’s mechanism.
After the maintenance work has been completed
or when the unit is to be moved, the mechanism
must be put back inside the unit and the screws
tightened up securely.

Parts and Their Functions
LED Display Panel
AUTO OFF lamp
This lights when trouble has occurred in the unit’s
operation.
Warning lamp
This lights when a warning item has occurred.
Channel condition lamps
One of these lamps lights in accordance with the
error rate status.
(Green — yellow — amber)
Green: This lights when the video and audio play
signal error rates are at acceptable
levels.
Yellow: This lights when either the video or audio
play signal error rate has deteriorated.
The playback picture remains normal
even while this lamp is lighted.
Amber: This lights when either the video or audio
play signal error rate is subject to
correction or interpolation.
LED display panel
(Yellow)
(Green)
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AUTO OFF CH CONDITION VTR
VTR lamp
This lights while the tape is traveling.
Cassette loaded lamp
This lights when a cassette has been loaded in
the unit.

Rear Panel
Parts and Their Functions
AC power socket [~AC IN]
The power cord (provided) is connected to this
socket.
Fuse holder [FUSE 1/2, 125 V, 5 A]
This holder contains a 5 A fuse.
FUSE 1: for VTR unit
FUSE 2: for PC unit
Ventilating fan
This fan prevents the internal temperature from
rising. Do not block the fan openings by placing
the unit right up against a wall or other object.
©) Analog component video signal input
connectors [ANALOG, VIDEO INPUT, Y/Ps/Pr]
The analog component video signals are supplied
to these connectors. Connect a VTR or other
video unit with a component signal output
capability here.
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Analog composite video signal input
connectors [ANALOG, VIDEO INPUT, VIDEO IN]
The analog composite video signals are supplied
to these connectors which are joined by a loop-
through configuration. Connect a VTR or other
video unit with a composite signal output
capability here.
A simple decoder is used by the composite inputs.
lf a higher picture quality is required, the use of an
external high-performance decoder is
recommended.
Analog reference video signal input connectors
{[ANALOG, VIDEO INPUT, REF VIDEO IN]
The analog reference video signals are supplied
to these connectors. Connect a stable black burst
signal from an external sync signal generator, etc.
to this connector.
75-ohm termination switch
Set this to ON for termination.

Rear Panel
Parts and Their Functions
@ Analog component video signal output
connectors [ANALOG, VIDEO OUTPUT, Y/Ps/Pr]
The analog component video signals are output
from these connectors. Connect a VTR or other
video unit with a component: signal input capability
here.
Analog composite video signal output
connectors [ANALOG, VIDEO OUTPUT, 1/2]
The analog composite video signals are output
from these connectors.
Connect a VTR or other video unit with a
composite signal input capability here.
10) Analog video monitor signal output connector
[ANALOG, VIDEO OUTPUT, MON OUT]
The analog composite video signals with
superimposed data are output from this connector.
Connect an monitor (NTSC) for monitoring the
pictures here.
Analog audio signal input connectors
[ANALOG, AUDIO INPUT, CH1/CH2]
The analog audio signals are supplied to these
connectors. Connect a CD player, VTR or other
audio unit capable of outputting analog audio
signals to these connectors.
02 Analog audio signal output connectors
[ANALOG, AUDIO OUTPUT, CH1/CH2]
The analog audio signals are output from these
connectors. Connect an audio amplifier, VTR
other audio unit capable of handling analog audio
signals to these connectors.
Analog audio monitor signal output
connectors [ANALOG, AUDIO MON, L/R]
The audio playback signals are output from these
connectors. Connect monitor speakers, etc. to
them.
Analog time code signal output connector
[ANALOG, TC, OUT]
During playback, the playback time code is output
form this connector; during recording, the time
code generated by the built-in time code generator
is output.
Connect a VTR with a time code input connector
here.

Rear. Panel
Parts and Their Functions
Digital audio signal input connector
[DIGITAL AUDIO IN, CH1/CH2]
Connect a digital audio unit equipped with
AES/EBU output connectors here.
(Future plans cail for this connector to be used to
support some options. For details, please consult
with your dealer.)
Digital audio signal output connectors
[DIGITAL AUDIO OUT, CH1/CH2, (CH3/CH4)]
Connect a VTR equipped with AES/EBU input
connectors here.
Serial 1 connector [SERIAL 1]
Spare connector
Mouse connector [MOUSE]
Connect the mouse (provided) here.
Keyboard connector [KEYBOARD]
Connect the keyboard (provided) here.
€) Parallel connector [PARALLEL]
Connect a device with a parallel interface here.
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Serial 2 connector [SERIAL 2]
Spare connector
RS-232C connector [RS-232C]
Connect the editing pad here.
(Options supported: For details, please consult
with your dealer.)
€%) RS-422A connector [RS-422A]
Connect an external VTR (External VTR1) which
can be controlled using an RS-422A interface to
control its recording and playback functions.