User manual PANASONIC AJ-HD1200A

[. . . ] Digital HD Video Cassette Player/Recorder Operating Instructions Model No. AJ- P The unit's recording function become operational only when the AJ-YA120AG (optional accessory) or AJ-YAD120AG (optional accessory) has been installed. Before operating this product, please read the instructions carefully and save this manual for future use. VQT0L36-1 For your safety IMPORTANT "Unauthorized recording of copyrighted television programmes, video tapes and other materials may infringe the right of copyright owners and be contrary to copyright laws. " 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. $ THIS APPARATUS MUST BE GROUNDED To ensure safe operation the three-pin plug must be inserted only into a standard three-pin power outlet which is effectively grounded through normal household wiring. Extension cords used with the equipment must be threecore and be correctly wired to provide connection to the ground. The fact that the equipment operates satisfactorily does not imply that it is grounded, and the installation is not necessarily safe. [. . . ] <Note> Merely changing this item's setting only causes the menu item to flash, and the setting itself is not reflected in the unit. To reflect a new setting in the unit, turn off the power and then turn it back on. For selecting the output whose HD output phase is to be advanced by 90H in relation to the SD output. 0H 0: Both the HD and SD signals are output in phase with the HD and SD REF output signals. 90H 1: The HD signals are output at a phase advanced by 90H from the SD output signals. When the SD REF signal is input, the REF input and SD output are in-phase, and when the HD REF signal is input, the REF input and HD output are inphase. <Notes> O The audio signals and TC signal are output in phase with the HD output. O With the 720p format, there is a phase difference of 120H between them. O This item's setting is fixed to "0H" when "1394" is selected as the menu item No. 600 [VIDEO IN SEL] setting or when an SD format tape is being played back. 26 HD SYS H ADV 0000 0001 2 This appears when the AJ-YA120AG (optional accessory) has been installed. " 32 " indicates the factory setting. Setup menus BASIC Item No. 001 Superimposed display LOCAL ENA 0000 0001 0002 002 TAPE TIMER 0000 0001 003 REMAIN SEL 0000 0001 0002 0003 OFF 2L 1L R/TTL No. Setting Superimposed display Description of settings For setting the buttons on the front panel which can be operated when the LOCAL/MENU/REMOTE switch is at the REMOTE position. ENA 2: All of the buttons with the exception of COUNTER and RESET can be operated. For setting how the time is to be displayed on the CTL counter display. ±12h 0: 12-hour display 24h 1: 24-hour display For setting the superimposing of the remaining tape time and/or total tape duration displays onto the VIDEO OUT2 connector. 3: The remaining tape time is displayed on the first line and the total tape duration on the second line. <Notes> O The information will not be displayed when 2L is set and TIME is selected as the menu item No. 006 [DISPLAY SEL] setting. O The remaining tape time will not be displayed when R/TTL is set and TIME is selected as the menu item No. 006 [DISPLAY SEL] setting. For setting the superimposing of the displays onto various connectors. 6: The displays are superimposed onto the HD component output (Y) and HD SDI OUT. 005 SUPER 0000 0001 0002 20003 20004 20005 20006 OFF CMPST CMPNT 2SDSDI 2HDSDI 2CPS&SD 2CPN&HD <Note> Even when OFF is selected as the menu item No. 005 [SUPER] setting, the superimposing will be displayed in accordance with what is set using menu item No. 006 [DISPLAY SEL] during the menu settings. Once the menu settings are exited, the display follows the setting selected for menu item No. 005 [SUPER]. 2 This appears when the AJ-YA120AG (optional accessory) has been installed. " " indicates the factory setting. 006 Superimposed display DISPLAY SEL 0000 0001 0002 0003 0004 0005 0006 0007 0008 0009 No. [. . . ] 52 Emergency eject Procedure to ejecting the tape manually in an emergency If the cassette tape fails to be ejected even when the EJECT button is pressed, it can be ejected as follows. O Follow the steps below after making absolutely sure that the unit's power has been turned off. 2 Use a Phillips-head screwdriver to push in the red plastic gear (A) and turn it counterclockwise while keeping it pushed in. The mechanism that winds up the tape is activated by this, and it makes a latching sound. [. . . ]