Panasonic AJ-SDX900E Operating Instructions Manual

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7Chapter 1 General1CONTENTS≥ DVCPRO and DVCPRO50 formats supportedThe VTR unit compresses the images using a componentdigital recording system that uses the latest compressiontechnology, and for the sound it employs non-compressionPCM recording with an excellent signal-to-noise ratio,frequency band, waveform characteristics and reproductioncharacteristics of the finely detailed areas. As a result, boththe picture quality and sound quality are taken to newheights of excellence.A choice of recording formats tailored to the application athand is offered: the DVCPRO50 format when priority isrequired to be given to the picture quality, and the DVCPROformat when economy is to be given precedence.≥ Power-saving management functionIn order to reduce its power consumption efficiently, the unithas a function that shuts down circuitry that is not requiredfor the particular VTR mode established at the time. Thisenables the user to perform operations while conservingpower.≥ PRE REC function (when AJ-YA903G is installed)When the AJ-YA903G expansion board has been installedin the unit, this function makes it possible to start recordingthe images and sound up to 15 seconds before the VTRSTART button or the VTR button on the lens is pressed.This comes in handy to ensure that no shootingopportunities are passed up.≥ INTERVAL REC function and ONE SHOTrecording function (when AJ-YA903G is installed)This unit is capable of interval shooting. Furthermore, whenthe expansion board AJ-YA903G has been installed, 1-frame recording using memory control is enabled. This isquite useful when it comes to shooting programs on scienceor the natural world. If the selection is set to the one-shotrecording function, single frames can easily be shot.≥ NEWS REC function (when AJ-YA903G is notinstalled)This function especially supports shooting in the context ofnews gathering or documentary filming to ensure that noopportune shutter opportunities are passed up.By controlling the start key acknowledgment time, the unitcan continuously record without the user having to interruptthe recording: this safeguards against the failure to recordthose precious moments—a failure that occurs whenrecording is resumed after it has been shut downtemporarily.≥ RETAKE functionThis function is for not leaving behind superfluous cuts whena cut turns out to be no good during the shooting of news,reports or art programmes.By cutting down on the time taken for copying onto the worktape, for instance, this function is very effective in achievingeconomical operation.Users should remember to handle this function verycarefully.≥ SDI output signals supported (when AJ-YA903G is installed)When the AJ-YA903G expansion board has been installedin the unit, SDI signals can be output from the VIDEO OUTconnector.≥ Input signals of 4 separate audio channelssupportedThe unit enables the audio input signals in four channels tobe selected separately. Further, the level of the signal ineach channel can be monitored on the LCD display window.≥ Front audio level controlThe unit’s front panel is equipped with a control for adjustingthe audio recording level. This is useful when the user isfilming on his or her own and the audio level needs to beadjusted. It also is possible to cancel the effect of thiscontrol.≥ UniSlot® wireless receiverThe unit’s construction supports a slot-in wireless receiverwhich is available as an optional accessory.≥ Built-in DOLBY NR systemThe CUE audio recording circuitry contains a Dolby B noisereduction circuit.≥ Frame-to-frame continuitySimply by pressing the VTR START button or VTR buttonon the lens, the continuity from one frame to the next isassured with a precision of +1 frame or less.≥ Rec review functionThis automatically rewinds the tape for the last 2 to 10seconds recorded and plays back the recording. Thisenables what was recorded to be monitored without delay.≥ Built-in time code generator/readerThis enables the time code information to be recorded onthe dedicated sub-code track and played back.≥ Metadata supportedThe unit allows information from the AJ-GPS900G GPS unitto be recorded on tape as the metadata UMID information.This is useful when it comes to managing on-tapeinformation.≥Dolby noise reduction manufactured under license fromDolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation.≥“DOLBY” and the double-D symbol Î are trademarksof Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation.1-2 Features of the VTR unit