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Digital Video Cassette Recorder
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Operating Instructions
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Printed in Japan
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RBRC 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 RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK HAZARD AND ANNOYING INTERFERENCE, USE DO NOT OPEN THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES ONLY. CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). FCC Note: NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. This device complies with Part
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Contents Playback operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 1. Regular-speed playback and still-picture Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34 System Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 2. Cue playback and review playback . . . . . . . .35 3. Linear 0.3a speed playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36 Parts and Their
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Introduction The AJ-D92 is a portable video cassette recorder in Needless to say, the DVCPRO series is suitable for a the DVCPRO series. wide spectrum of applications when it is used in While featuring the compact size, light weight and low combination with an existing video camera. power consumption characteristic of a DVCPRO, the An interactive system enables the unit’s settings to be AJ-D92 supports both the DVCPRO and DVCPRO 50 performed while monitoring the on-screen menus that formats. app
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System Configuration Video camera VTR or other unit AC adapter (AJ-B75) Component signals Composite signals Switching Video input signals Microphone Tape recorder or other unit Audio input signals a4 channels (CH1 – CH4) AJ-D92 Control signal a1 channel Video output signals a3 channels (composite) Remote controller (AJ-A95) or Video monitor Editor Earphones Headphones VTR, FPU or other unit Audio output signals a5 channels Stereo amplifier Speakers 5
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Parts and Their Functions Front panel The front panel consists of the following four areas: 1. Operating area 2. Status display area 3. Control area 4. Time code setting area WARNING LIGHT M-cassette METER Caution:Do not insert S-cassette or with adaptor Digital Video Cassette Recorder AJ- EJECT CASSETTE IN CH1 CH2 CH3 CH4 CH 1 CH 2 CH 3 CH 4 RESET 25 50 UNI UNI UNI UNI TC CTL UB VAR VAR VAR VAR POWER CH1 CH2 CH3 CH4 KEY INHIBIT ON PAUSE/ STOP PLAY REC PB REW FF STILL ON SEARCH LEVEL OFF OFF PAG
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Parts and Their Functions 1. Operating area WARNING LIGHT M-cassette METER Digital Video Cassette Recorder Caution:Do not insert S-cassette or with adaptor AJ- EJECT CASSETTE IN CH1 CH2 CH3 CH4 CH 1 CH 2 CH 3 CH 4 RESET UNI UNI UNI UNI 25 50 TC CTL UB VAR VAR VAR VAR POWER CH1 CH2 CH3 CH4 KEY INHIBIT ON PAUSE/ STOP PLAY REC PB REW FF STILL ON SEARCH LEVEL OFF OFF PAGE DOWN MENU UP MODE DATA SET F-RUN SET SET OFF R-RUN MENU SHIFT REC REVIEW 1 POWER ON/OFF switch 4 STOP button This switch is used
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Parts and Their Functions 7 PAUSE/STILL button and lamp : SEARCH button and lamp This button is pressed during recording or playback This button is pressed to initiate cue, review, to temporarily stop (pause) the tape. forward linear 0.3a playback or reverse linear 0.3a When it is pressed during recording, the tape stops playback. temporarily. Recording is resumed when it is When it is pressed before pressing the FF button, pressed again. the tape is cued; if the REW button is pressed When it
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Parts and Their Functions 2. Status display area WARNING LIGHT M-cassette METER Digital Video Cassette Recorder Caution:Do not insert S-cassette or with adaptor AJ- EJECT CASSETTE IN CH1 CH2 CH3 CH4 CH 1 CH 2 CH 3 CH 4 RESET UNI UNI UNI UNI 25 50 TC CTL UB VAR VAR VAR VAR POWER CH1 CH2 CH3 CH4 KEY INHIBIT ON PAUSE/ STOP PLAY REC REW FF STILL ON PB SEARCH LEVEL OFF OFF PAGE DOWN MENU UP MODE DATA SET F-RUN SET SET OFF R-RUN MENU SHIFT REC REVIEW Warning displays Operating status displays DF SLAVE
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Parts and Their Functions Battery level display 4 25 Mbps and 50 Mbps mode lamps This indicates the remaining battery charge in In the 25 Mbps mode, the bottom lamp lights. segments. (See page 18) In the 50 Mbps mode, the top and bottom lamps When all 7 segments light up, it means that the O light. battery has a full charge. As the battery continues to discharge, the O 5 WARNING lamp segments go off one by one in sequence. This lights or flashes when the remaining tape time When the segment at
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Parts and Their Functions 3. Control area Channel condition displays WARNING LIGHT CH CONDI EMPHASIS 0 0 10 10 M-cassette METER 20 20 Caution:Do not insert S-cassette or with adaptor Digital Video Cassette Recorder 30 30 AJ- 40 40 EJECT CASSETTE IN -dB SDI Y PB PR VIDEO -dB CH1 CH2 CH3 CH4 CH 1 CH 2 CH 3 CH 4 RESET UNI UNI UNI UNI 25 50 TC CTL UB VAR VAR VAR VAR POWER CH1 CH2 CH3 CH4 KEY INHIBIT ON PAUSE/ STOP PLAY REC REW FF ON PB STILL SEARCH LEVEL OFF OFF MENU DATA PAGE DOWN UP MODE SET F-RUN
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Parts and Their Functions 4. Time code setting area WARNING LIGHT M-cassette METER Caution:Do not insert S-cassette or with adaptor Digital Video Cassette Recorder AJ- EJECT CASSETTE IN CH1 CH2 CH3 CH4 CH 1 CH 2 CH 3 CH 4 RESET UNI UNI UNI UNI 25 50 TC CTL UB VAR VAR VAR VAR POWER CH1 CH2 CH3 CH4 KEY INHIBIT ON PAUSE/ STOP PLAY REC REW FF ON PB STILL SEARCH LEVEL OFF OFF MENU DATA PAGE DOWN UP MODE SET F-RUN SET SET OFF R-RUN MENU SHIFT REC REVIEW 1 TCG selector switch 3 “+” button This is used
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Parts and Their Functions Connector panel The connector panel consists of the following three sections: 1. Audio section 2. Video section 3. Power supply and other sections 1. Audio section HEADPHONES MIC POWER MIC POWER MIC POWER MIC POWER TC VIDEO AUDIO OFF ON OFF ON OFF ON OFF ON IN OUT OUT OUT CH1 CH2 CH3 CH4 CAM LINE CAM LINE CAM LINE CAM LINE BREAKER EARPHONE -60 +4dB -60 +4dB -60 +4dB -60 +4dB VIDEO 12 OUT PUSH PUSH PUSH PUSH CH 1 CH 2 CH 3 CH 4 PHONE PHONE A LEVEL SELECT U D CH1·2 VIDEO
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Parts and Their Functions 1. Audio section HEADPHONES MIC POWER MIC POWER MIC POWER MIC POWER TC VIDEO AUDIO IN OUT OFF ON OFF ON OFF ON OFF ON OUT OUT CH1 CH2 CH3 CH4 CAM LINE CAM LINE CAM LINE CAM LINE BREAKER EARPHONE -60 +4dB -60 +4dB -60 +4dB -60 +4dB VIDEO 12 OUT PUSH PUSH PUSH PUSH CH 1 CH 2 CH 3 CH 4 PHONE PHONE A LEVEL SELECT U D CH1·2 I VIDEO IN O CH3·4 SUPER IMPOSE I N OFF ON CAMERA DC ... 12V 3A DC IN CH 1 CH 2 CH 3 CH 4 A REMOTE DC OUT U ... 12V 200mA D I O COMPO- COMPO- O NENT SITE
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Parts and Their Functions 2. Video section HEADPHONES MIC POWER MIC POWER MIC POWER MIC POWER TC VIDEO AUDIO OFF ON OFF ON OFF ON OFF ON IN OUT OUT OUT CH1 CH2 CH3 CH4 CAM LINE CAM LINE CAM LINE CAM LINE BREAKER EARPHONE -60 +4dB -60 +4dB -60 +4dB -60 +4dB VIDEO 12 OUT PUSH PUSH PUSH PUSH PHONE PHONE CH 1 CH 2 CH 3 CH 4 A LEVEL SELECT U CH1·2 D VIDEO IN I O CH3·4 SUPER IMPOSE I N OFF ON CAMERA DC ... 12V 3A DC IN CH 1 CH 2 CH 3 CH 4 A DC OUT REMOTE U ... 12V 200mA D I O COMPO- COMPO- O NENT SITE
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BATTERY Parts and Their Functions 3. Power supply and other sections HEADPHONES MIC POWER MIC POWER MIC POWER MIC POWER IN TC OUT VIDEO AUDIO OFF ON OFF ON OFF ON OFF ON OUT OUT CH1 CH2 CH3 CH4 CAM LINE CAM LINE CAM LINE CAM LINE BREAKER EARPHONE -60 +4dB -60 +4dB -60 +4dB -60 +4dB VIDEO 12 OUT PUSH PUSH PUSH PUSH CH 1 CH 2 CH 3 CH 4 PHONE PHONE A LEVEL SELECT U D CH1·2 VIDEO IN I O CH3·4 SUPER IMPOSE I N OFF ON CAMERA DC ... 12V 3A DC IN CH 1 CH 2 CH 3 CH 4 A DC OUT REMOTE U ... 12V 200mA D I O
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Preparations This unit must be placed either on a level surface or upright for use. It may not work properly if placed in any other position. Flat Upright Preparing to supply power 1. When using an AC adapter DC IN connector Use the dedicated AC adapter (AJ-B75: optional accessory). OSwitch off the unit’s power before using the AC adaptor. OConnect the AC adapter’s power cord last of all. POWER switch Connect the AC adapter’s DC cable to the DC 1 IN socket on the unit. Power switc
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Preparations 2. When using a battery pack Use the dedicated battery pack (AU-BP402: optional accessory). It is recommended that a spare battery pack be kept on hand. Open the cover of the battery compartment. Check the battery level. 1 6 The battery level is displayed in the status display Cover window. Battery level display This indicates the remaining battery charge in segments. OWhen all 7 segments light up, it means that the battery has a full charge. OAs the battery continues to discharge,
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Preparations Preparing the cassette tape Types of tapes and their recording 1. Concerning tapes times M size cassettes DV tapes bearing either the “ ” or “ ” logo for 50 Mbps mode O regular consumer applications cannot be used. Do Tapes with a recording/playback length of up to not insert them into the unit. 33 minutes: 25 Mbps mode O Align the cassette with the center of the insertion slot, Tapes with a recording/playback length of up to and push it in gently. 66 minutes: Once inserted,
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Digital Video Cassette M-cassette Caution:Do not insert S-cassette or with adaptor Preparations 2. How to insert the cassette tape Set the unit’s POWER switch to ON. 1 Status display window Check the remaining tape. 5 The remaining tape time is indicated on the status display window. Remaining tape display POWER switch This indicates the remaining tape time in segments. OWhen all 7 segments light up, it means that Check that the “HUMID” display is not 2 there is more than 21 minutes of tape rema
