Panasonic AJ-SD755 Operating Instructions Manual

4FeaturesMultifunctional interfaceO Analog video input/outputBoth composite and component (Y, PB, PR) signalinputs/outputs are provided as standard.O SDI input/outputUse of an SDI board (AJ-YA755G, optionalaccessory) enables input/output interfacing of theserial digital component signals.O AES/EBU audio input/outputDigital audio input/output connectors are provided.O IEEE1394 digital input/outputUse of an digital video interface board (AJ-YAD755G, optional accessory) enables input/outputinterfacing of the digital signals with the IEEE1394standard.O SDTI input/outputUse of an SDTI board (AJ-YAC930G, optionalaccessory) enables input/output interfacing of theSDTI (Serial Data Transport Interface) signals.O 9-pin RS-422A/RS-232C remoteIn addition to the standard 9-pin serial remote (RS-422A), RS-232C and 25-pin parallel remoteconnectors are also provided.The RS-422A enables another VTR to be operatedin parallel with the unit if loop connection is used.O 2-channel, high-sound-quality digital audioThe 2-channel PCM audio enables independentediting for all two channels in addition to channelmixing.O Menu-based setupThe setup settings, which are conducted prior tooperating the unit, are performed while viewing thesetup menus on the unit’s display or a TV monitor.Light and compactThis unit is a 4U size digital VTR and can be easilymounted in a 19-inch rack by using the rack mountingadapters (AJ-MA75P, optional accessory).Up to 184 minutes of recordingM cassettes (max. 66 minutes: using the AJ-P66MP)and L cassettes (max. 184 minutes: using the AJ-5P92LP) can be used with this unit. Tape width is acompact 1/4-inch.Compatibility with general consumervideo equipmentDV cassette tapes containing material shot with aconsumer digital camera or the like can be playedback on this unit.It can also record on consumer-use DV cassette tapesusing the DV format.A cassette adapter (AJ-CS455P, standard accessory)is necessary when a mini DV cassette tape is to beused.Digital slow motion/jog dialPanasonic’s original digital slow-motion technologymakes it possible to attain clear pictures even duringslow playback at speeds of –0.43 to +0.43/+0.5/+0.75.(DVCPRO only)Dial shuttleColor images can be played back in forward andreverse directions up to a maximum of a32 normalplayback speed.Recording and playback of UMID informationRecording and playback of UMID (Unique MaterialIdentifier) information complies with the SMPTE 330Mstandard.UMID information can be checked on the DIAG menu.Time codesThis unit has a built-in TCG (time codegenerator)/TCR (time code reader).In addition to the internal time code, external timecode input or input signal VITC can be recorded onthis VTR as the time code.UMID information cannot be played back correctly by VTRs thatdo not support the recording and playback of UMID information.In addition, even if a VTR that does not support the recordingand playback of UMID information is connected to this unit andrecording performed, UMID information will not be recordedcorrectly.