Panasonic AJ-HD1700PE User manual

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Model AJ-
Operating Instructions
Digital HD
Video Cassette Recorder
VQT0E88
E

WARNING:
• TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR
SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EX OSE THIS
EQUI MENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
•TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR SHOCK
HAZARD, KEE THIS EQUI MENT AWAY
FROM ALL LIQUIDS—USE AND STORE
ONLY IN LOCATIONS WHICH ARE NOT
EX OSED TO THE RISK OF DRI ING OR
S LASHING LIQUIDS, AND DO NOT LACE
ANY LIQUID CONTAINERS ON TO OF THE
EQUI MENT.
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For your safety (General)
indicates safety information.
CAUTION:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR SHOCK
HAZARD AND ANNOYING INTERFERENCE,
USE THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES
ONLY.
CAUTION:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR SHOCK
HAZARD, REFER MOUNTING OF THE
O TIONAL BOARD AND CHANGE OF
SWITCH SETTINGS INSIDE THE UNIT TO
QUALIFIED SERVICE ERSONNEL.
CAUTION:
Do not install or place this unit in a bookcase,
built-in cabinet or any other confined space in
order to maintain adequate ventilation. Ensure
that curtains and any other materials do not
obstruct the ventilation to prevent risk of
electric shock or fire hazard due to
overheating.
CAUTION:
EVEN WHEN THE OWER SWITCH IS IN
THE OFF OSITION, A SMALL CURRENT
FLOWS THE FILTER CIRCUIT.
CAUTION:
THE AC OUTLET (MAINS SOCKET) SHALL
BE INSTALLED NEAR THE EQUI MENT AND
SHALL BE EASILY ACCESSIBLE.
THIS A ARATUS MUST BE GROUNDED
To ensure safe operation the three-pin plug must be
inserted only into a standard three-pin power outlet
(socket) which is effectively grounded through the
normal household wiring.
xtension cords used with the equipment must be
three-core and be correctly wired to provide
connection to the ground. Incorrectly wired extension
cords can be extremely hazardous.
The fact that the equipment operates satisfactorily
does not imply that it is grounded, and the installation
is not necessarily safe. For your safety, if in any
doubt about the effective grounding of the equipment
or power outlet (socket), please consult a qualified
electrician.
Operating precaution
Operation near any appliance which generates
strong magnetic fields may give rise to noise in
the video and audio signals. If this should be the
case, deal with the situation by, for instance,
moving the source of the magnetic fields away
from the unit before operation.

CAUTION:
This apparatus can be operated at a voltage in the
range of 100 – 240 V AC.
Voltage other than 120 V is not intended for U.S.A.
and Canada.
CAUTION:
Operation at a voltage other than 120 V AC may
require the use of a different AC plug. Please contact
either a local or foreign Panasonic authorized service
center for assistance in selecting an alternate AC
plug.
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For your safety
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT O EN
CAUTION: TO R DUC TH RISK OF L CTRIC SHOCK,
DO NOT R MOV COV R (OR BACK).
NO US R S RVIC ABL PARTS INSID .
R F R TO S RVICING TO QUALIFI D S RVIC P RSONN L.
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.
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.
For U.S.A. and Canada
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.
For Europe
CAUTION:
DO NOT REMOVE ANEL COVER BY UN-
SCREWING
To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove
cover. No user serviceable parts inside.
indicates safety information.
Notice (U.S.A. only):
This product has a fluorescent lamp that contains
a small amount of mercury. It also contains lead
in some components. Disposal of these materials
may be regulated in your community due to
environmental considerations. For disposal or
recycling information please contact your local
authorities, or the Electronics Industries Alliance:
<http://www.eiae.org.>

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FOR U.K. ONLY
This appliance is supplied with a moulded three pin
mains plug for your safety and convenience.
A 13 amp fuse is fitted in this plug.
Should the fuse need to be replaced please ensure that
the replacement fuse has a rating of 13 amps and that it
is approved by ASTA or BSI to BS1362.
Check for the ASTA mark Ïor the BSI mark Ìon the
body of the fuse.
If the plug contains a removable fuse cover you must
ensure that it is refitted when the fuse is replaced.
If you lose the fuse cover the plug must not be used
until a replacement cover is obtained.
A replacement fuse cover can be purchased from your
local Panasonic Dealer.
IF TH FITT D MOULD D PLUG IS UNSUITABL
FOR TH SOCK T OUTL T IN YOUR HOM TH N
TH FUS SHOULD B R MOV D AND TH PLUG
CUT OFF AND DISPOS D OF SAF LY. TH R IS A
DANG R OF S V R L CTRICAL SHOCK IF TH
CUT OFF PLUG IS INS RT D INTO ANY 13 AMP
SOCK T.
If a new plug is to be fitted please observe the wiring
code as shown below.
If in any doubt please consult a qualified electrician.
WARNING: THIS APPLIANC MUST B ARTH D.
IM ORTANT: The wires in this mains lead are coloured
in accordance with the following code:
Green-and-Yellow: arth
Blue: Neutral
Brown: Live
Caution for AC Mains Lead
As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this
appliance may not correspond with the coloured
markings identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed
as follows:
• The wire which is coloured GR N-AND-Y LLOW
must be connected to the terminal in the plug which
is marked with the letter or by the arth symbol Ó
or coloured GR N or GR N-AND-Y LLOW.
• The wire which is coloured BLU must be connected
to the terminal in the plug which is marked with the
letter N or coloured BLACK.
• The wire which is coloured BROWN must be
connected to the terminal in the plug which is marked
with the letter L or coloured R D.
FOR YOUR SAFETY LEASE READ THE FOLLOWING TEXT CAREFULLY.
This product is equipped with 2 types of AC mains cable. One is for continental urope, etc. and the other one is only
for U.K.
Appropriate mains cable must be used in each local area, since the other type of mains cable is not suitable.
FOR CONTINENTAL EURO E, ETC.
Not to be used in the U.K. FOR U.K. ONLY
If the plug supplied is not suitable for your socket
outlet, it should be cut off and appropriate one fitted.
How to replace the fuse
1. Open the fuse compartment with a screwdriver.
2. Replace the fuse.
Fuse
For your safety

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Contents
For your safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
General outline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Standard accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
arts and Their Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
OFront panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
OTime code display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
ORear panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Oxample of connections performed for
one VTR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Oxample of connections performed for
two VTRs (deck-to-deck) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Oxample of system connections in
23/24 Hz or 25 Hz (HD) mode . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Oxample of system connections in
25 Hz (SD) mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Oxample of connections with an
editing controller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Concerning tapes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Turning on the power and inserting
the cassette . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
STO and STANDBY modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
layback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
Jog/shuttle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
Manual editing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
reroll . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
Automatic editing (deck-to-deck) . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
OSwitch settings and adjustments . . . . . . . . . . .29
OSelecting the editing mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
ORegistering the edit points . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
OChecking the edit points . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
OModifying edit points . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
OPreviewing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
OAutomatic editing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
OReviewing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
Audio split editing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
Variable memory function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
Function menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38
OGeneral description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38
OAllocating the function keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
OHow to switch the settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40
OHOM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41
OVID O . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47
OAUDIO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49
OTC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51
OCU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52
ODIAG . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55
OM NU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57
OASS MBL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58
OINS RT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59
OS TUP M NU/SYST M M NU . . . . . . . . . . .60
OFIL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62
OPF1/PF2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64
OCARD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69
O50P IN/OUT ASSIGN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72
System menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78
Setup menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81
OBASIC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81
OOP RATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84
OINT RFAC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87
ODIT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .88
OTAP PROT CT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .90
OTIM COD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .91
OVID O . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .93
OAUDIO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .98
OM NU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .104
OConnections with Dolby- components . . . . .104
OHow to switch the system frequency . . . . . . .105
OSelecting the recording/playback format
and sync signals which support the
operation mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .105
OMenu management accompanying
switching the system frequency . . . . . . . . . . .106
Time code and user’s bit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .111
OTime code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .111
OUser’s bit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .111
OSetting the internal time code . . . . . . . . . . . .111
OSetting the external time code . . . . . . . . . . . .112
OCue time registration, preroll and cue-up
(These functions work only on the HOM ,
PF1 and PF2 screens.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .112
OTime code and user’s bit playback . . . . . . . .112
Superimpose screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .113
Selecting the audio recording channels and
monitor output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .114
Display saving function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .115
Rack mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .116
Video head cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .117
Condensation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .117
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .117
Error messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .118
ODIAG menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .118
OWarning messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .120
Orror messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .120
RS-232C interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .122
Connector signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .128
rinted circuit boards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .129
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .130

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General outline
The model AJ-HD1700 is a DVCPRO HD-LP format
HD digital video cassette recorder which uses 1/4˝
wide compact cassette tapes.
It can record, play back and edit 1080/59.94i (60i),
720/59.94p (60p) and 1080/50i HD signals and also
play back existing DVCPRO (25 Mbps or 50 Mbps)
tapes.
It is also capable of converting from sources with a
720/24p over 60p (720/25p over 60p) format recorded
using a variable frame rate camera into a 1080/24psf
(1080/25psf) format and outputting the resulting
signals, thus fulfilling the needs of applications in the
cinema film production field.
Further, the HD-SD conversion facility of its format
converter, which is provided as a standard accessory,
extends the uses of this VTR to encompass
interfacing with existing SD systems and into
configuring of HD systems.
By mobilizing highly efficient digital compression
technology to assure a high picture quality, this VTR
significantly minimizes deterioration in the picture
quality and sound quality during the dubbing process.
It features a compact size of 4U and a lightweight
design that enables it to be carried around with ease,
and to be readily installed in a 19-inch rack.
The equipment is set up using an interactive system
whereby the operator manipulates the function
buttons on the front panel and observes the menu
screens on the front panel’s L D monitor.
In terms of the editing features, this VTR is capable of
both assemble editing and insert editing.
Standard accessories
ower cord (AJ-HD1700 ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
ower cord (AJ-HD1700E) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

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Features
Time codes
This VTR comes with a built-in time code generator
(TCG)/time code reader (TCR).
In addition to the internal time code, an external time code
can also be input and recorded as the LTC on the VTR.
Multi-functional interfaces
• Serial digital input/output connector
The VTR comes with an HD component serial interface
input/output connector. This one BNC connector enables
HD component video signals and 8-channels digital audio
signals to be interfaced. (SMPT 292M, 299M, BTA S-
004)
It is also equipped with an HD/SD format converter as a
standard accessory so that SD component serial signals
can also be output. (SMPT 259M-C, 272M-A, 294M)
• Analog video output connector
Composite signals are output during DVCPRO50- or
DVCPRO-compatible playback, DV playback, DVCAM
playback and down-conversion.
• AES/EBU audio input/output connectors
Digital audio input/output connectors for 8 channels are
featured as a standard accessory.
• SDTI input/output connector
Use of the SDTI board (optional accessory) enables
interfacing with the compressed component signals still in
their original form. (SMPT 305M, 321M)
• SD signal up-conversion and recording
Using the input up-converter board (optional accessory),
SD component serial signals (SMPT 259M-C) can be
up-converted and recorded as HD signals.
• 9-pin RS-422A and RS-232C remote control
connectors
In addition to the standard 9-pin serial remote (RS-422A)
control connector, the VTR is provided with RS-232C and
50-pin parallel remote control connectors.
The RS-422A facility enables parallel operation if a loop
connection has been established between the VTR and
another VTR.
8-channel high-sound-quality digital audio
The 8-channel PCM audio feature allows for not only
independent editing but mixing as well on all 8 channels.
One channel is provided for the analog cue track.
Menu-driven setup
The setup settings, which are conducted prior to operating
the VTR, are performed while the operator views the setup
menus either on the VTR’s LCD monitor or on a TV monitor.
Multi-functional front panel with LCD monitor
The front panel’s multiple functions, including the LCD
monitor for monitoring images, the function buttons and
large-size display panel, are contained within the 4U
dimensions and designed to improve operating ease.
Compact size and light weight
This is a 4U digital VTR. Using the rack-mounting adapters
(AJ-MA75P: optional accessory), it can also be easily
housed in a 19-inch rack.
Up to 126 minutes of recording
Using the DVCPRO HD-LP recording system, up to 126
minutes of material can be recorded on the newly developed
1/4˝ XL-size cassette tape.
High picture quality
The VTR’s high picture quality is achieved by 4:2:2 HD
component signal recording using a recording rate (100
Mbps) which is 4 times higher than that of the existing
DVCPRO format.
1080i/720p (*1), 59.94 Hz/60 Hz/50 Hz signal
switching
By making menu selections, the signals of the respective
formats can be recorded and played back.
*1:When the system frequency of 50 Hz has been selected,
recording and playback using the 720p format are not possible.
Frame rate conversion function
By making menu selections, the VTR can output signals
after converting them to the 1080/24psf (25psf) format when
it plays back a tape recorded by a variable frame rate
camera at a frame rate of 24fps (25fps).
SDI interface
The VTR comes with an HD serial digital interface as a
standard accessory.
layback compatibility with DVC RO systems
Besides DVCPRO HD-LP recording and playback, the VTR
can also play back tapes which have been recorded using
the existing DVCPRO HD, DVCPRO50 and DVCPRO
systems.
Consumer-use DV tapes (SP) and DVCAM tapes can also
be played back on this VTR.
Digital slow motion/dial jog
Panasonic’s unique digital slow motion technology enables
clear playback (of tapes recorded using the DVCPRO HD-
LP system) at speeds ranging from j1kto i2k.
<Note>
Some noise may occur during slow playback (using an
external controller) at speeds of almost exactly j1k or
i2k.
Search speed
Search speed enables tapes (recorded using the HD-LP
system) to be played back with color images at speeds of up
to 100 times in the forward or reverse direction.

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Front panel
1OWER switch
2Audio level meter
The audio information is displayed here.
• The levels of the CH1, CH2, CH3, CH4, CH5,
CH6, CH7 and CH8 PCM audio signals and level
of the CU track signal are displayed here.
• The levels of the input signals are displayed
during recording and when - is selected.
During playback, the levels of the playback
signals are displayed. In the INPUT CH CK
status, the levels of the input signals are
displayed for CH1 to CH8.
• Input signal display for each of the channels
The indicators for the selected input signals light.
(SDI lights when the SD SDI input signal is
selected.)
If an input signal has been selected but it has not
actually been input,the A S, HDSDI, SDI or
SDTI indicator will blink if a signal corresponding
to one of these indicators was selected whereas
the ANA indicator will remain lighted if it was an
ANA signal that was selected.
When the internal signal (INT SG) has been
selected, all the A S, ANA, HDSDI, SDI and
SDTI indicators light.
All the indicator are off in the 23/24 Hz mode or
25 Hz (HD or SD) mode.
3Cassette insertion slot
If the slot’s orange plate is visible, it means that a
cassette tape is already inserted.
4EJECT button
When this button is pressed, the cassette is
unloaded, and a few seconds later it is ejected
automatically.
When CTL appears on the counter display, the
display is reset.
5Headphones jack
The sound heard during recording, playback or
editing can be monitored through headphones
when stereo headphones are connected to this
jack.
6Volume control dial
This control dial is used to adjust the volume level
of the headphones and monitor output.
Whether the volume level of the monitor output is to
be coupled together with that of the headphones to
this dial or separated can be selected using the
setup menu item No.712 (MONI OUT). (Note that
the volume level of the headphones is coupled at all
times.) When the volume levels have been
separated, the UNITY value (prescribed value)
applies to the monitor output.
7Channel condition lamps
These lamps light to indicate the error rate
status.
(Green “amber “red)
Green: This lights when the error rates for the
video and audio playback signals are both at
acceptable levels.
Amber: This lights when the error rate for either the
video or audio playback signals has deteriorated.
The playback picture and sound remain
unaffected even while this lamp is lighted.
Red: This lights when correction or interpolation
has been engaged for either the video or audio
playback signals.
Parts and Their Functions
OWER
OFF ON
HEAD HONES
USH
LOCK
FULL
CH CONDITION MONITOR FULL/FINE
REMOTE
LR
9 50 RS-232C
CH12 3 4 5 6 7 8 CUE
XL/L/M - cassette
Do not insert S-cassette
without adapter
EJECT
AUDIO CH SELECT
SHIFT
ABC DEF GHI
JKL MNO QRS
REVIEW/
REVIEW
RE-
ROLL
A IN A OUT
HOME RF1 ASSEM
ADJUST
SHTL
REV FWD
VARJOG
STAND BY RECORDER IN UT CHECK LAYER
SERVO
EDIT LAY REC
REW STO FF
REC INHIBIT
USH-INTER
INSERT
RF2
VIDEO UNITY TC CUE
AUDIO UNITY DIAG MENU
TRIM
SET
IN
OUT
AUTO
EDIT
789
456BS
TUV WXYZ
123 ENT
0CTF
F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 F6
CH 1 CH 5 CH 2 CH 6 CH 3 CH 7 CH 4 CH 8
FULL
REC 8 REC 8 REC 8 REC 8
1 65 2 3 47
0
- 4
- 8
- 12
- 16
- 20
- 25
- 30
- 40
- -
•4
dB
AES ANA
HD SDI SDTI
•3
•2
•1
0
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
L R
- 16
- 17
- 18
- 19
- 20
- 21
- 22
- 23
- 24
•16
dB
AES ANA
HD SDI SDTI
•12
•8
•4
0
- 5
- 10
- 20
L R
Reference level (j20 dB)
(AJ-HD1700 )
Left (L) and right (R)
monitor channel displays
Input signal display
Level meter
Reference level (j18 dB)
(AJ-HD1700E)

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OWER
OFF ON
HEAD HONES
USH
LOCK
FULL
CH CONDITION MONITOR FULL/FINE
REMOTE
LR
9 50 RS-232C
CH12 3 4 5 6 7 8 CUE
XL/L/M - cassette
Do not insert S-cassette
without adapter
EJECT
AUDIO CH SELECT
SHIFT
ABC DEF GHI
JKL MNO QRS
REVIEW/
REVIEW
RE-
ROLL
A IN A OUT
HOME RF1 ASSEM
ADJUST
SHTL
REV FWD
VARJOG
STAND BY RECORDER IN UT CHECK LAYER
SERVO
EDIT LAY REC
REW STO FF
REC INHIBIT
USH-INTER
INSERT
RF2
VIDEO UNITY TC CUE
AUDIO UNITY DIAG MENU
TRIM
SET
IN
OUT
AUTO
EDIT
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REC 8 REC 8 REC 8 REC 8
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Front panel
8MONITOR SELECT buttons
These buttons are used to select the audio signals
which are to be output to the monitor L and R
connectors and headphones jack.
•When OFF has been selected as the M
MIX setting on the <AUDIO SHIFT2> menu
(factory setting):
ach time the L (or R) button is pressed, the
signal to be output to the monitor L (or R)
connector is changed in the following sequence
and displayed on the audio level meter: CH1 >
CH2 >CH3>CH4 >CH5 >CH6 >CH7 >
CH8 >CU >CH1, etc.
•
When L, R or L/R has been selected as the
M MIX setting on the <AUDIO SHIFT2> menu:
At this setting, the signals of a multiple number of
channels can be mixed and output.
When the number key corresponding to the
channel whose signals are to be monitored is
pressed while the L (or R) button is held down,
that channel is selected and its signals are
displayed on the audio level meter. (By
performing the same operation, the selected
channel can be de-selected.)
However, a maximum of only two channels from
CH1 to CH4 and a maximum of only two
channels from CH5 to CH8 can be selected.
xample of channels which can be selected:
CH1 iCH3 iCH5 iCH8 “OK
CH1 + CH2 + CH4 “NG
9METER (FULL/FINE) selector button
This button is used to select the scale display for the
audio level meter.
FULL mode: Depending on the setting selected for the
setup menu item No.763 (M T R SCAL )*, either the
j¶ to 0 dB (reference level: j20 dB/j18 dB**) or j¶
to i20 dB (reference level: 0 dB) range is displayed.
FINE mode: Depending on the setting selected for the
setup menu item No.763 (M T R SCAL )*, either the
j24 to j15 dB (reference level: j20 dB/j18 dB**) or
j4 to i5 dB (reference level: 0 dB) range is displayed
on a scale with 0.5 dB increments.
* This menu is not displayed for AJ-HD1700 .
** j20 dB is applied for AJ-HD1700P and j18 dB is for AJ-HD1700 .
F6
F6
Parts and Their Functions
:REMOTE buttons and RS-232C display
These buttons are used when this VTR is to be
controlled from an external component using the
R MOT , RS-232C or parallel connector.
9 : When this button is pressed for 2 or more
seconds, its L D lights, and the 9-pin R MOT
connector is selected.
50 : When this button is pressed for 2 or more
seconds, its L D lights, and it is possible to control
the VTR from a unit which has been connected using
the 50-pin parallel mode connector.
RS-232C display: This L D lights when communi-
cation has been enabled between the VTR and the
unit which has been connected to the RS-232C
connector.
;AUTO OFF lamp
This lamp lights when a problem has occurred with
the VTR’s operation, and details of the problem
appear on the time code display.
<LCD monitor
This monitor is used to check the tape’s playback
pictures and pictures.
When an HD tape is played back, the signals are down-
converted and displayed in the letter-box screen format.
When an SD tape is played back, the signals are
displayed using a 4:3 aspect ratio.
On-screen menus can also be displayed on the monitor.
If the VTR is left in a state where no controls on the front
panel are operated or where the tape is not running, the
monitor display is automatically turned off in order to
protect the monitor. When the next VTR operation is
started, the monitor display comes back on.
<Note>
Although the LCD monitor has been manufactured
using technology with extremely high levels of
precision, some pixels may be missing from parts of
the screen or some pixels may remain lighted.
These missing or lighted pixels will not be recorded.
It should also be borne in mind that this is not
indicative of a malfunction.
=Function buttons
These buttons are used to perform the operations of
the function menus (see page 38 for details) and
setup menus.
: This is used to switch the pages of the current
function menu ( to ).
to : These are used to change the settings of
the setting items enclosed in the frame at the bottom of
the time code display.
To change a setting, keep pressing the corresponding
function button ( to ) until the desired
numerical value appears; alternatively, press the
corresponding function button to highlight the setting of
the setting item, and then turn the ADJUST dial until
the desired numerical value is obtained.
F6F1
F6F1 F6F1
SHIFT

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Front panel
>Time code display
The data, VTR status information, tape format
information or warning information which
corresponds to the direct menu buttons @appear
on this display. (See page 16 for details of the
displays.)
?UNITY lamps
VIDEO UNITY lamp
This lights if the UNITY level applies for all the HD
or SD output levels.
AUDIO UNITY lamp
This lights if the UNITY level applies for the PCM
or CU AUDIO input or output level. (The lighting
of the lamp complies with the setting selected for
setup menu item No.142 (AUDIO UNITY).)
@Direct menu buttons
These buttons are used to switch directly to the
function menus on the time code display.
HOME: The most basic settings of recording,
playback and time code operations are selected
on this menu.
VIDEO: The basic input and output settings for the
video signals are selected on this menu. The
level of the HD output signals can also be
adjusted on this screen.
AUDIO: The basic input and output settings for the
audio signals are selected on this menu.
F1: This enables user-defined menu items to be
registered in the function keys.
F2: This enables user-defined menu items to be
registered in the function keys.
TC: The settings related to the time code are
selected on this menu. Superimposing the time
code on the display can also be set on this
screen.
Parts and Their Functions
OWER
OFF ON
HEAD HONES
USH
LOCK
FULL
CH CONDITION MONITOR FULL/FINE
REMOTE
LR
9 50 RS-232C
CH12 3 4 5 6 7 8 CUE
XL/L/M - cassette
Do not insert S-cassette
without adapter
EJECT
AUDIO CH SELECT
SHIFT
ABC DEF GHI
JKL MNO QRS
REVIEW/
REVIEW
RE-
ROLL
A IN A OUT
HOME RF1 ASSEM
ADJUST
SHTL
REV FWD
VARJOG
STAND BY RECORDER IN UT CHECK LAYER
SERVO
EDIT LAY REC
REW STO FF
REC INHIBIT
USH-INTER
INSERT
RF2
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AUDIO UNITY DIAG MENU
TRIM
SET
IN
OUT
AUTO
EDIT
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F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 F6
CH 1 CH 5 CH 2 CH 6 CH 3 CH 7 CH 4 CH 8
FULL
REC 8 REC 8 REC 8 REC 8
> A C
? B
@
CUE: This enables up to 60 cue points to be set. In
the PAG mode, 10 pages with 6 cue points on
each page are provided so that the cue points can
be managed on a page-by-page basis.
DIAG: This enables the warnings and hour meter
displays to be checked. On the SHIFT screen, the
error log files can be checked and deleted.
MENU: On this menu, it is possible to transfer
operation to the screen on which operations
(adjustments and saving data in or loading it from
the internal memory and IC card) relating to the
SYST M and S TUP menus are to be performed.
See page 38 and following for further details on
each of the function menus.
AASSEM button
This button is used to perform assemble editing.
When it is pressed, the <ASS MBL > menu
appears on the time code display. Setting ASS M
to ON using enables assemble editing, and the
lamp of the ASS M button lights.
ven after operation is transferred by another direct
menu, the assemble mode will remain established
while the ASS M button lamp is lighted.
To release the assemble mode, select OFF as the
ASS M setting on the <ASS MBL > menu.
The ASS M button lamp now goes off and the
assemble mode is released.
BINSERT button
This button is used to perform insert editing.
When it is pressed, the <INS RT> menu appears
on the time code display, and the function menu for
selecting the signals to be edited is displayed.
To select the signals to be edited, press the
function key, and highlight the display. The
highlighted display indicates that those signals are
selected.
To release the selection, press the same function
key again.
Use to to select the V, A1, A2, A3, A4 and
CU signals; use + to to select the
A5, A6, A7, A8 and TC signals.
CADJUST dial
This is used for the menu and other operations.
F6F2SHIFT
F6F1
F1
F1

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Front panel
DSHTL button
For shuttle playback, press this button and proceed
with the operation using the search dial G.
When the dial is turned to the desired position, the
tape is played at the speed corresponding to the
angle to which the dial has been turned. A still
picture appears when the dial is set to the center
position.
EJOG button
For jog playback, press this button and proceed
with the operation using the search dial G.
The tape is played at a speed within the speed
range set using setup menu items No.310 (JOG
FWD MAX) and No.311 (JOG R V MAX) in
accordance with the speed at which the dial is
turned.
FVAR button
For VAR playback, press this button and proceed
with the operation using the search dial G.
When the dial is turned all the way in the
counterclockwise direction, the tape speed is set to
j4.9k, when it is set to the center position, it is set
to still picture, and when it is turned all the way in
the clockwise direction, it is set to i4.9k.
The SLOW speed can be selected using setup
menu items No.308 (VAR FWD MAX) and No.309
(VAR R V MAX).
GSearch dial
This dial is used to locate the edit points.
Whether the dial is to be enabled by pressing the
SHTL, JOG or VAR button or whether searches are
to be enabled simply by turning the dial can be
selected using setup menu item No.100 (S ARCH
NA).
Parts and Their Functions
HREV, STILL and FWD lamps
These lamps light to reflect the way in which the
search dial is operated.
REV: This lights when the dial is turned
counterclockwise, and the tape runs in the R V
direction while the SHTL, JOG or VAR button
lamp is lighted.
STILL: While the JOG button lamp is lighted, this
lights when the dial rotation is stopped, and the
tape also stops running.
In the SHTL or VAR mode, it lights when the dial
is at the still-picture position.
FWD: This lights when the dial is turned clockwise,
and the tape runs in the FWD direction while the
SHTL, JOG or VAR button lamp is lighted.
IAudio input and output level control dials
These are used to adjust the recording or playback
levels of the CH1, CH2, CH3, CH4, CH5, CH6, CH7
and CH8 PCM audio signals.
• Switching between the LOCK or UNLOCK
status for the volume level operations
When a dial is pressed, the L D above the dial
either lights (LOCK) or goes off (UNLOCK).
In the LOCK (lighted) status, only the display
segments corresponding to the current audio
level light, and the audio level remains
unchanged even when the dial is turned.
In the UNLOCK (off) status, the display
segments corresponding to the current audio
level and all the display segments below light,
and the audio level can be changed.
• Switching between UNITY or VAR
UNITY or VAR can be selected when the dial
knob is pressed while holding down the key
among the number keys in the UNLOCK status.
The position of the segment lighted at the center
indicates the UNITY level.
• Switching between REC or B
The AUTO, R C or PB volume level function can
be selected using of “AUDIO SHIFT2” on the
AUDIO function menu.
With AUTO, the recording controls are
automatically selected during recording or in the
or INPUT CH CK status, and the playback
controls are automatically selected during
playback.
• Switching between CH1jCH4 and CH5jCH8
The AUDIO CH S L CT Jis used to switch
between these two sets of channels.
F1
F
OWER
OFF ON
HEAD HONES
USH
LOCK
FULL
CH CONDITION MONITOR FULL/FINE
REMOTE
LR
9 50 RS-232C
CH12 3 4 5 6 7 8 CUE
XL/L/M - cassette
Do not insert S-cassette
without adapter
EJECT
AUDIO CH SELECT
SHIFT
ABC DEF GHI
JKL MNO QRS
REVIEW/
REVIEW
RE-
ROLL
A IN A OUT
HOME RF1 ASSEM
ADJUST
SHTL
REV FWD
VARJOG
STAND BY RECORDER IN UT CHECK LAYER
SERVO
EDIT LAY REC
REW STO FF
REC INHIBIT
USH-INTER
INSERT
RF2
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AUDIO UNITY DIAG MENU
TRIM
SET
IN
OUT
AUTO
EDIT
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F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 F6
CH 1 CH 5 CH 2 CH 6 CH 3 CH 7 CH 4 CH 8
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REC 8 REC 8 REC 8 REC 8
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NREROLL button
This button is used to locate where a transmission
or manual editing starts on the tape.
When it is pressed, the tape travels to the preroll
point and it stops there.
When the cue time has been registered on the
HOME, F1 or F2 screen:
The tape is prerolled from the registered cue time
using the preroll time which was set using .
(PR ROL) on the <HOM SHIFT> menu.
When the search mode is established on the
CUE screen:
The tape is prerolled from the selected cue point
using the preroll time which was set using
(CU-ROL) on the <CU SHIFT> menu.
The preroll operation is not performed when the
selected cue point has not been registered or
when the cue point registration mode is
established.
In all other situations:
The tape is prerolled from the registered IN point
(or the current tape position when the IN point has
not been registered) using the preroll time which
was set using [(PR ROL) on the <HOM
SHIFT> menu.
If the PR ROLL button is pressed when the IN
point has not been registered, the current tape
position is automatically registered as the IN point
(but only when NA has been selected as the
setup menu item No.305 (AUTO NTRY) setting).
When the PR ROLL button is pressed together
with the IN (A IN) or OUT (A OUT) button, the tape
can be cued up to the registered point concerned.
To cue up the tape for the cue time registered on
the HOM , PF1 or PF2 screen, press the
PR ROLL button while holding down the key
among the number keys.
OIN (A IN), SET and OUT (A OUT) buttons
When the IN (A IN) or OUT (A OUT) button is pressed
together with the S T button, the IN (A IN) or OUT (A
OUT) point is registered.The A IN and A OUT buttons
are used to register audio IN and OUT points that
differ from the corresponding video points during
audio split editing.
When an IN (A IN) or OUT (A OUT) point has been
registered, the lamp of the IN (A IN) or OUT (A OUT)
button which has registered that point lights. When
these buttons are pressed after points have been
registered, the IN (A IN) or OUT (A OUT) point value
appears on the counter display.
When the button is pressed while holding down the
IN (A IN) or OUT (A OUT) button, the registration of
the IN (A IN) or OUT (A OUT) point is cleared.
C
F
F1
F5
F1
Front panel
JAudio channel selector button
Use this button to select whether the audio controls
for channels CH1 to CH4 or for channels CH5 to
CH8 are to be controlled.
ach time it is pressed, the channel display L D
above the audio control is selected.
KNumber keys
Use these keys to input the numerical values of the
CU points, edit points, etc.
By pressing a number keys from to while the
key is held down, alphabet letters from A to F
which are used for the user’s bit or letters from A to
Z which are used to compose filenames can be
input.
Since a multiple number of letters are allocated to
each number key, keep tapping the number key
until the desired letter is selected. To change the
input position, use the ADJUST dial, and then
proceed with the input.
LREVIEW/REVIEW button
REVIEW: When the button is pressed after an edit
point has been registered, the tape travels and the
editing can be previewed without actually
performing the editing.
If the button is pressed when the IN point has not
been registered, the point where it was pressed is
registered as the IN point, and preview is
executed using this IN point.
REVIEW: When the button is pressed after a
section has been edited, the just edited section is
played back, and it can be reviewed on the
recorder’s monitor.
MAUTO EDIT button
When this button is pressed after the edit points
have been registered, automatic editing is initiated.
If the button is pressed when the IN point has not
been registered, automatic editing is initiated with
the point where the button was pressed serving as
the IN point.
F91
Parts and Their Functions
OWER
OFF ON
HEAD HONES
USH
LOCK
FULL
CH CONDITION MONITOR FULL/FINE
REMOTE
LR
9 50 RS-232C
CH12 3 4 5 6 7 8 CUE
XL/L/M - cassette
Do not insert S-cassette
without adapter
EJECT
AUDIO CH SELECT
SHIFT
ABC DEF GHI
JKL MNO QRS
REVIEW/
REVIEW
RE-
ROLL
A IN A OUT
HOME RF1 ASSEM
ADJUST
SHTL
REV FWD
VARJOG
STAND BY RECORDER IN UT CHECK LAYER
SERVO
EDIT LAY REC
REW STO FF
REC INHIBIT
USH-INTER
INSERT
RF2
VIDEO UNITY TC CUE
AUDIO UNITY DIAG MENU
TRIM
SET
IN
OUT
AUTO
EDIT
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0CTF
F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 F6
CH 1 CH 5 CH 2 CH 6 CH 3 CH 7 CH 4 CH 8
FULL
REC 8 REC 8 REC 8 REC 8
NL
J MK O

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TRIM buttons
These buttons are used to make fine adjustments to the
IN or OUT point.
By pressing the ior jbutton while the IN button or OUT
button is held down, the registered edit point can be
adjusted in 1-frame increments. When the ibutton is
pressed, the point is moved ahead by one frame;
conversely, when the jbutton is pressed, it is moved
back by one frame.
The playback phase can be adjusted by pressing the i
or jbutton while holding down the PLAY button.
QREW button
When this button is pressed, the tape is rewound.
The rewinding speed can be selected using setup menu
item No.102 (FF.R W MAX).
RSTO button
When this button is pressed, the tape stops traveling, and
if TAP is selected as the OUTPUT setting on the
<HOM > menu, still pictures can be monitored.
ven in the stop mode, the drum continues to rotate, and
the tape remains tightly wound around the drum.
Therefore, when the VTR is left in the stop mode beyond
a specific period of time, it is automatically set to the
standby OFF mode in order to protect the tape. The VTR
is set to the stop mode immediately after the cassette has
been installed.
SFF button
When this button is pressed, the tape is fast forwarded.
The fast forwarding speed can be selected using setup
menu item No.102 (FF.R W MAX).
TEDIT button
This button is pressed together with the PLAY button
during playback to initiate manual editing.
When the button is pressed in the stop mode, the input
signals in the mode selected by the <ASS MBL > menu
or <INS RT> menu can be monitored in the - mode.
F1
Parts and Their Functions
When the STOP button is pressed, the original picture
and sound are restored.
During playback, search, fast forwarding or rewinding, the
input signals in the mode selected by the <ASS MBL >
menu or <INS RT> menu can be monitored in the -
mode while the button is held down.
<Note>
No guarantees are made for the sound played back in the
search mode.
U
LAY button
Press this button to start playback.
When this button is pressed together with the R C
button, recording starts; when this button is pressed
together with the DIT button during playback, manual
editing starts.
However, manual editing will not be initiated if the servo
is not locked. When only the PLAY button is pressed
during manual editing, editing is exited, and the playback
mode is established.
V
REC button
When this button is pressed together with the PLAY
button, recording starts.
W
SERVO lamp
This lamp lights when the drum servo or capstan servo
locks.
X
REC INHIBIT lamp
This lights or goes off in accordance with the status of the
accidental erasure prevention tab on the cassette tape
and the setting which has been selected for R C
INH on the <HOM > menu. Recording onto the tape is
inhibited while the lamp is lighted.
F6
OWER
OFF ON
HEAD HONES
USH
LOCK
FULL
CH CONDITION MONITOR FULL/FINE
REMOTE
LR
9 50 RS-232C
CH12 3 4 5 6 7 8 CUE
XL/L/M - cassette
Do not insert S-cassette
without adapter
EJECT
AUDIO CH SELECT
SHIFT
ABC DEF GHI
JKL MNO QRS
REVIEW/
REVIEW
RE-
ROLL
A IN A OUT
HOME RF1 ASSEM
ADJUST
SHTL
REV FWD
VARJOG
STAND BY RECORDER IN UT CHECK LAYER
SERVO
EDIT LAY REC
REW STO FF
REC INHIBIT
USH-INTER
INSERT
RF2
VIDEO UNITY TC CUE
AUDIO UNITY DIAG MENU
TRIM
SET
IN
OUT
AUTO
EDIT
789
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123 ENT
0CTF
F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 F6
CH 1 CH 5 CH 2 CH 6 CH 3 CH 7 CH 4 CH 8
FULL
REC 8 REC 8 REC 8 REC 8
T XW
U
R S V
Q
Cassette tape’s
accidental erasure
prevention tab status
REC INH
menu setting
REC INHIBIT
lamp status Description of operation
Recording
disabled __ Lighted*
(or blinks slowly).
All recording operations
are inhibited.
Recording
enabled
OFF Off
All recording operations
are permitted.
ALL Lighted
All recording operations
are inhibited.
PR Blinks rapidly
Recording operations
involving the overwriting
of existing material are
inhibited.
NORM Blinks rapidly
Normal recording
operations are inhibited.
diting is possible.
V/CTL Blinks rapidly
Recording of video
signals and CTL signals
are inhibited.
* Whether the R C INHIBIT lamp is to light or blink is selected by
the No.114 R C INH LAMP setup menu item setting.

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Front panel
YSTANDBY button
The same tape tension is applied as in the regular
stop mode. While the head drum is rotating, the
button’s lamp lights to indicate that the standby ON
mode is now established.
If the button is pressed in the stop mode, the
standby OFF mode is established followed by the
half loading mode. At this time, its lamp goes off.
When the VTR is left in the stop mode beyond a
specific period of time, it is automatically set to the
standby OFF mode in order to protect the tape.
In the standby OFF mode, if this button or the
STOP button is pressed, the VTR is set to the
standby ON mode. If a button other than the
STOP button is pressed, the VTR is set to the
mode that corresponds to the button pressed.
The time taken by the VTR to transfer to the
standby OFF mode can be selected using a setup
menu item.
Parts and Their Functions
ZLAYER and RECORDER buttons
These buttons are operated if the VTR is to be used
as a recorder to conduct editing operations with a
VTR equipped with an RS-422A serial interface
remote control connector (9 pins). Neither button
works when the VTR is used on its own.
LAYER: When this button is pressed, its lamp
lights to indicate that the player connected to the
VTR can be operated by remote control. The
VTR’s editing and tape transport system buttons
can now be used to control the player.
RECORDER: When this button is pressed, its lamp
lights to indicate that the editing and tape
transport system buttons can now be used to
operate the recorder (this VTR).
• When the PLAY R button or R CORD R button
is pressed while NA has been selected as the
setup menu item No.200 (PARA RUN) setting,
the lamps of both buttons light to indicate that the
VTR now serves as the master unit for parallel
run operations. However, when this setting is
used, it is no longer possible to perform external
control from the R MOT connector (9 pins).
[IN UT CHECK button
Only while this button is held down are the input
signals from the monitor output connector output to
enable the input video and audio signals to be
monitored.
The time code generator can be checked on the
time code display.
Select LATCH as the setup menu item No.517
(TCG OUT) setting in order to continue displaying
the time code generator value even after the INPUT
CH CK button has been released.
<Note>
The INPUT CH CK function does not work for the
CU signal and SDTI signals. Input signals can be
monitored in the - mode.
OWER
OFF ON
HEAD HONES
USH
LOCK
FULL
CH CONDITION MONITOR FULL/FINE
REMOTE
LR
9 50 RS-232C
CH12 3 4 5 6 7 8 CUE
XL/L/M - cassette
Do not insert S-cassette
without adapter
EJECT
AUDIO CH SELECT
SHIFT
ABC DEF GHI
JKL MNO QRS
REVIEW/
REVIEW
RE-
ROLL
A IN A OUT
HOME RF1 ASSEM
ADJUST
SHTL
REV FWD
VARJOG
STAND BY RECORDER IN UT CHECK LAYER
SERVO
EDIT LAY REC
REW STO FF
REC INHIBIT
USH-INTER
INSERT
RF2
VIDEO UNITY TC CUE
AUDIO UNITY DIAG MENU
TRIM
SET
IN
OUT
AUTO
EDIT
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TUV WXYZ
123 ENT
0CTF
F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 F6
CH 1 CH 5 CH 2 CH 6 CH 3 CH 7 CH 4 CH 8
FULL
REC 8 REC 8 REC 8 REC 8
Y [Z

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Front panel
IN UT CHECK output specifications
VIDEO (59/60 Hz mode)
Parts and Their Functions
AUDIO
Output system
MONITOR L
HD SDI (MONITOR)
(embedded audio)
SD SDI (MONITOR)
(embedded audio)
MONITOR (L, R) selection
CH1 to CH8
Audio input which has been
set by the channels selected
as L channels*2
Same as main
system*1
Same as main
system*1
Same as main system*1*3
Same as main system*1*3
CUE
MONITOR R
HEAD HONE L
Audio input which has been
set by the channels selected
as R channels*2
Audio input which has been
set by the channels selected
as L channels*2
Same as main
system*1
Same as main
system*1
HEAD HONE R Audio input which has been set by the channels selected
as R channels*2
<Notes>
• The AJ-UC1700G (optional accessory) is required to
select the SD SDI input signals.
• The AJ-YAC150P (optional accessory) is required to
select the SDTI input signals.
• When the INT SG input signal is selected, the signals are
selected by menu item No.601.
• When the 23/24 Hz mode or 25 Hz (HD or SD) mode is
selected, the INPUT CH CK operation is not performed.
* When the SDTI input is selected, the INPUT CH CK operation is
not performed.
*1: The INPUT CH CK operation is not performed. The signals
corresponding to the VTR operation mode are output.
*2: This is set using setup menu items No.713 to 724. However,
the INPUT CH CK operation is not performed when video
input SDTI is selected.
*3: Noise may occur if the video input and OUTR F signals are
not synchronized.
Output system
HD SDI
(MONITOR)
(59.94Hz/60Hz)
Input selection
(M NU 600)
INT SG
(59.94Hz/
60Hz)
INT SG
(selected
signal)
HD SDI
(input signal) MUT (BLACK)
Same as
main system*
HD SDI
(59.94Hz/
60Hz)
SD SDI
(59.94Hz) SDTI (59.94 Hz)
SD SDI
(MONITOR)
(59.94Hz)
MUT
(BLACK) MUT (BLACK) SD SDI (input signal)
Same as
main system*
LCD
(MONITOR)
(59.94Hz/60Hz)
INT SG
(selected
signal)
HD SDI
(input signal) SD SDI (input signal)
Same as
main system*
VIDEO OUT3
(59.94Hz)
Same as
main system* Same as main system* Same as main system* Same as main system*
VIDEO (50 Hz mode)
Output system
HD SDI
(MONITOR)
(50Hz)
Input selection
(M NU 600)
INT SG
(50Hz)
INT SG
(selected
signal)
HD SDI
(input signal) MUT (BLACK)
HD SDI
(50Hz) SD SDI (50Hz)
SD SDI
(MONITOR)
(50Hz)
MUT
(BLACK) MUT (BLACK) SD SDI (input signal)
LCD
(MONITOR)
(50Hz)
INT SG
(selected
signal)
HD SDI
(input signal) SD SDI (input signal)
VIDEO OUT3
(50Hz)
Same as
main system* Same as main system* Same as main system*

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1Cue time display
The currently registered cue time appears here.
(For details of the cue time operations, refer to “Cue
time registration, preroll and cue-up” on page 112.)
Cue time operations can be performed on the
HOM , PF1 and PF2 screens only.
2Operation mode (speed) display
The current operation mode (including the speed
display) appears here.
EJECT:
ject mode
STANDBY OFF:
Standby OFF mode
T.RELEASE:
Tension release mode
STO :
Stop mode
REROLL:
Preroll mode
LAY:
Playback mode
LAYi:
Special playback (playback phase adjustment)
mode (in FWD direction)
LAYj:
Special playback (playback phase adjustment)
mode (in R V direction)
REC:
Recording mode
JOG (REV/STILL/FWD):
Jog mode
VAR (speeds from j4.9kto i4.9k):
Variable mode
SHTL (speeds from j32.kto i32.0k):
Shuttle mode
FF:
Fast forwarding mode
REW:
Rewinding mode
EDIT:
diting mode
AUTO EDIT:
Automatic editing mode
REVIEW:
Preview mode
REVIEW:
Review mode
•When “ON” has been selected as the [F]
(VARM M) setting on the <HOM SHIFT>
menu:
DS D (speeds from j1.0 to i2.0)
With the initial speed setting of the variable
memory
DSM (speeds from j1.0 to i2.0)
In the playback speed memory mode of the
variable memory
D LY (speeds from j1.0 to i2.0)
In the variable memory playback mode
D RV (speeds from j1.0 to i2.0)
In the variable memory editing preview mode
DEDT (speeds from j1.0 to i2.0)
In the variable memory editing execution mode
Parts and Their Functions
Time code display
F1 SHIFT F2 F3 F4 F5 F6
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3Time counter display
CTL: CTL counter data
TCG: Time code data of time code generator
UBG: User’s bit data of time code generator
tcg: When the time code data of the time
code generator is preset
ubg: When the user’s bit data of the time
code generator is preset
TCR/T¢R: Time code data of the time code reader
UBR/U¢R: User’s bit data of the time code reader
If the time code data or user’s bit data could not be
read properly, “T¢R” or “U¢R” appears on the
display and, if the CTL signal is present, the time
code data is supplemented by this signal.
4Variable memory mode indicator
This is displayed when “ON” has been selected as
the (VARM M) setting on the <HOM SHIFT>
menu.
While VM is lighted, variable memory operations
can be performed at any time. (For details, refer to
the “Variable memory function” on page 36.)
5Back page menu indicator
6Function button operation inhibited indicator
This is displayed when the button is pressed
while the button is held down. When it appears,
the operation of the function buttons can be
inhibited. When the button is pressed again
while the button is held down, the display is
cleared, and it becomes possible to operate the
function buttons.
FBS
FBS
F6
Parts and Their Functions
Time code display
F1 SHIFT F2 F3 F4 F5 F6
6
4
5
3
TCR 00 : 00 : 00 : 00.
Field marks
“ ”: 1st field
“ . ”: 2nd field
(These marks are not displayed at any
speed above w0.3k.)
Drop frame marks:
“ : ”: Non-drop frame
“ . ”: Drop frame
(59/60 Hz mode only)

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Rear panel
1AC IN socket
Using the power cord supplied, connect one end to
this socket and the other end to the power outlet.
2SIGNAL GND terminal
This is connected to the signal ground terminal on
the component connected to this VTR in order to
minimize noise. It is not a safety ground.
3Fuse holder
A fuse is inserted here.
4Fan
The fan is used to cool down the VTR.
If the fan has been stopped due to some kind of
problem, “W” appears on the time code display and
a beeping sound is heard.
If the VTR is made to continue operating in the
warning status, the temperature inside the deck
rises, and when it exceeds the safety temperature,
all the VTR’s operations will be shut down.
5TIME CODE IN connector
This connector is used to record an external time
code onto the tape.
6TIME CODE OUT connector
During playback, the playback time code is output
through this connector. During recording, the time
code generated by the internal time code generator
is output.
7CUE IN connector
The analog signals to be recorded on the CU
tracks are input through this connector.
Audio signals from a microphone can also be
recorded by selecting the j60 dB input mode for
setup menu item No.704 (CU IN LV).
Parts and Their Functions
8CUE OUT connector
The analog signals recorded on the CU tracks are
output through this connector.
9MONITOR OUT connectors
The CH1, CH2, CH3, CH4, CH5, CH6, CH7 and
CH8 PCM audio signals or CU signals are output
through these connectors.
:ANALOG AUDIO IN connectors
These are the analog audio input connectors (for
CH1, CH2, CH3 and CH4).
;ANALOG AUDIO OUT connectors
The analog audio signals (CH1, CH2, CH3 and
CH4) are output through these connectors.
<
HD SERIAL DIGITAL COM ONENT AUDIO/VIDEO
IN/OUT connector/ACTIVE THRU
The HD digital component audio and video signals
complying with the SMPT 292M and 299M
standards are input and output through this
connector.
Signals with the time code, menu or other
superimposed information are output from the HD
SDI MONITOR.
For INPUT CH CK, refer to the INPUT CH CK
output table on page 15.
=SDTI IN and OUT connectors (SDTI, optional
accessory)*1, SD SDI IN/ACTIVE THRU (SD up-
converter, optional accessory)*2
*1: These connectors handle compressed data
input and output signals complying with the
SMPT 305M and 321M standards.
*2: These input connectors enable SD SDI signals
complying with the SMPT 259M-C standard to
be up-converted to HD signals and recorded.
<Notes>
• The optional AJ-UC1700G SD serial digital input
board and optional AJ-YAC150P SDTI input
board cannot be installed at the same time.
Install one or the other.
• SDTI does not function when the 25 Hz (HD or
SD) or 50 Hz mode has been selected as the
system menu item No.25 (SYST M FR Q)
setting.
PUSHPUSH
PUSH PUSH PUSH PUSH
SIGN
AC IN
TC
IN IN L
OUT
CH 1
AUDIO IN
CH 2 CH 3 CH 4
VIDEO OUT
(WFM)
ON
OFF
75≠
ON
OFF
75≠
(SU ER)
1
2
3
SD REF IN
CH1·2
AUDIO
OUT
CH3·4 CH5·6 CH7·8
HD REF IN HD REF OUT
SD
REF OUT
RS-232C
ENCODER
REMOTE
REMOTE
IN/OUT
REMOTE
OUT
ARALLEL
CH 1 CH 2 CH 3 CH 4
OUT R
CUE MON
PUSH PUSH PUSH
L
GD
CH1·2
AUDIO
IN
CH3·4 CH5·6 CH7·8
ACTIVE
THROUGH
(SU ER)
ANALOG
DIGITAL AUDIO
SD SDI
(O TION)
HD SDI
SDTI
R
E
M
O
T
E
IN
OUT
OUT 1IN OUT 2 OUT 3 MONITOR (SU ER)
MONITOR
AUDIO OUT
4 45
8
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Rear panel
>SD SERIAL DIGITAL COM ONENT AUDIO and
VIDEO OUT connectors
The digital component audio and video signals
complying with the SMPT 259M-C, 272M-A or
294M standard are output from these connectors.
They are output during DVCPRO25M, 50M, DV or
DVCAM interchangeable playback or when signals
are down-converted and output. Signals containing
TC, menu or other superimposed information can
be output from the SD SDI MONITOR.
Using setup menu item No.606 (SD MONI O S L),
it is also possible to make the SD SDI MONITOR
output the same output as SD SDI OUT1 (no
information superimposed).
When “SD SDI” has been selected as the (VID
IN) setting on the <VID O> menu and “THRU” has
been selected as the No.107 ( MOD S L)
setting, no information is superimposed onto the SD
SDI MONITOR output signals in the mode, and
the same output as SD SDI OUT1 is delivered.
• The AJ-UC1700G optional board is required in
order to select “SD SDI” as the (VID IN)
setting on the <VID O> menu.
• For INPUT CH CK, refer to the INPUT CH CK
output table on page 15. Note that the signals
are muted during line conversion.
<Note>
In the 23/24 Hz mode, the system phase of the SD
SDI output and analog composite video output is
subject to change when the tape has been set to
travel at the normal speed (1k) so that the HD SDI
output and phase will be aligned.
?ANALOG COM OSITE VIDEO OUT connectors
The analog composite video signals are output through
these connectors. They are output during DVCPRO25M,
50M, DV or DVCAM interchangeable playback or when
signals are down-converted and output.
Video signals containing superimposed information can
be output through the VID O OUT 3 connector. Whether
the superimposing is to be set ON or OFF is selected
using the setup menu item No.005 (SUP R).
The waveform monitor (WFM) signal can be output from
the VID O OUT 2 connector.
F1
F1
Parts and Their Functions
The signals which can be switched using the menu items
are the TC, CTL, video, RF L/R and NV L/R signals.
There is no INPUT CH CK function. The signals are
muted during line conversion.
@SD REF IN connectors and 75-ohm termination
switches
These are the SD reference video signal input
connectors. Input composite signal with color burst.
For termination, set the termination switch to ON.
AHD REF IN connectors and 75-ohm termination
switches
These are the HD reference video signal input
connectors. Input tri-level sync signals with both positive
and negative polarities.
For termination, set the termination switch to ON.
BHD REF OUT connector
This is the HD reference video signal output connector for
external synchronization. Tri-level sync signals with both
positive and negative polarities are output.
The output based on SYS FORMAT of menu item No.020
is delivered from the connector.
CSD REF OUT connector
The composite signal used for external synchronization
(black burst signal) is output from this connector.
DDIGITAL AUDIO IN and OUT connectors
These are the input and output connectors of the digital
audio signals that comply with the A S/ BU standards.
E
Remote control connectors
These connectors make it possible to use two of these
VTRs or to connect this VTR to an external controller so
that this VTR can be operated from an external
component.
Two remote control connectors are provided: one for
IN/OUT uses and the other for OUT uses only.
IN/OUT:For connection with an external controller
For connection during deck-to-deck operations
OUT: For connection during parallel run operations
For loop-through uses
F
ENCODER REMOTE connector
An external encoder remote controller is connected to
this connector when the video output signal settings are
to be adjusted from an external component.
G
RS-232C connector
H
ARALLEL REMOTE connector
This is used when the VTR is to be operated from an
external component.
SIGN
AC IN
TC
IN IN L
OUT
CH 1
AUDIO IN
CH 2 CH 3 CH 4
VIDEO OUT
(WFM)
ON
OFF
75≠
ON
OFF
75≠
(SU ER)
1
2
3
SD REF IN
CH1·2
AUDIO
OUT
CH3·4 CH5·6 CH7·8
HD REF IN HD REF OUT
SD
REF OUT
RS-232C
ENCODER
REMOTE
REMOTE
IN/OUT
REMOTE
OUT
ARALLEL
CH 1 CH 2 CH 3 CH 4
OUT R
CUE MON
L
GD
CH1·2
AUDIO
IN
CH3·4 CH5·6 CH7·8
ACTIVE
THROUGH
(SU ER)
ANALOG
DIGITAL AUDIO
SD SDI
(O TION)
HD SDI
SDTI
R
E
M
O
T
E
IN
OUT
OUT 1IN OUT 2 OUT 3 MONITOR (SU ER)
MONITOR
AUDIO OUT
B> D H
EF? @ A C G
PUSH PUSH
PUSH PUSH PUSH PUSH

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PUSH PUSH PUSH PUSH
SIGN
AC IN
TC
IN IN L
OUT
CH 1
AUDIO IN
CH 2 CH 3 CH 4
VIDEO OUT
(WFM)
ON
OFF
75≠
ON
OFF
75≠
(SU ER)
1
2
3
SD REF IN
CH1·2
AUDIO
OUT
CH3·4 CH5·6 CH7·8
HD REF IN HD REF OUT
SD
REF OUT
RS-232C
ENCODER
REMOTE
REMOTE
IN/OUT
REMOTE
OUT
ARALLEL
CH 1 CH 2 CH 3 CH 4
OUT R
CUE MON
PUSH
L
GD
CH1·2
AUDIO
IN
CH3·4 CH5·6 CH7·8
ACTIVE
THROUGH
(SU ER)
ANALOG
DIGITAL AUDIO
SD SDI
(O TION)
HD SDI
SDTI
R
E
M
O
T
E
IN
OUT
OUT 1IN OUT 2 OUT 3 MONITOR (SU ER)
MONITOR
AUDIO OUT
PUSH PUSH
HD SDI input (audio, video)
SDTI input (when SDTI, an optional
accessory, has been installed)
SD SDI input (when SD up-converter,
an optional accessory, has been
installed)
SDTI output (when SDTI, an optional
accessory, has been installed)
SD SDI input ACTIVE THRU (when SD
up-converter, an optional accessory, has
been installed)
Audio monitor outputs
Analog audio inputs
Analog audio outputs
HD SDI output
(ACTIV THRU)
SD SDI outputs
Digital audio inputs
Digital audio outputs
HD reference inputs
(loop-through output)
SD reference inputs
(loop-through output)
Video monitor output
(3 composite output lines)
Example of connections performed
for one VTR
layer side:
Set the R MOT L D :on the front panel to the off
status (LOCAL mode).
Connections
HD SDI outputs
Example of connections performed
for two VTRs (deck-to-deck)
Source side:
Press the “9P” R MOT button on the front panel
for 2 or more seconds to set the VTR to the
R MOT status. (The 9P L D lights.)
Recorder side:
Set the R MOT L D :on the front panel to the
off status (LOCAL mode).
SIGN
AC IN
TC
IN L
OUT
CH 1
AUDIO IN
CH 2 CH 3 CH 4
VIDEO OUT
(WFM)
ON
OFF
75≠
ON
OFF
75≠
(SU ER)
1
2
3
SD REF IN
CH1·2
AUDIO
OUT
CH3·4 CH5·6 CH7·8
HD REF IN HD REF OUT
SD
REF OUT
RS-232C
ENCODER
REMOTE
REMOTE
IN/OUT
REMOTE
OUT
ARALLEL
CH 1 CH 2 CH 3 CH 4
R
MON
L
GD
CH1·2
AUDIO
IN
CH3·4 CH5·6 CH7·8
ACTIVE
THROUGH
(SU ER)
ANALOG
DIGITAL AUDIO
SD SDI
(O TION)
HD SDI
SDTI
R
E
M
O
T
E
IN
OUT
OUT 1IN OUT 2 OUT 3 MONITOR (SU ER)
MONITOR
AUDIO OUT
PUSH PUSH PUSH PUSH
SIGN
AC IN
TC
IN IN L
OUT
CH 1
AUDIO IN
CH 2 CH 3 CH 4
VIDEO OUT
(WFM)
ON
OFF
75≠
ON
OFF
75≠
(SU ER)
1
2
3
SD REF IN
CH1·2
AUDIO
OUT
CH3·4 CH5·6 CH7·8
HD REF IN HD REF OUT
SD
REF OUT
RS-232C
ENCODER
REMOTE
REMOTE
IN/OUT
REMOTE
OUT
ARALLEL
CH 1 CH 2 CH 3 CH 4
OUT R
CUE MON
L
GD
CH1·2
AUDIO
IN
CH3·4 CH5·6 CH7·8
ACTIVE
THROUGH
(SU ER)
ANALOG
DIGITAL AUDIO
SD SDI
(O TION)
HD SDI
SDTI
R
E
M
O
T
E
IN
OUT
OUT 1IN OUT 2 OUT 3 MONITOR (SU ER)
MONITOR
AUDIO OUT
PUSH PUSH
PUSH PUSH PUSH PUSH
PUSH PUSH
SD reference signal generator
Source side
Recorder side
To audio monitor
cmponent
To video monitor
component
To audio monitor
component
To video monitor
component
HD SDI signal
Remote
signal (9 )
OFF
ON