Panasonic DVCPRO HD AJ-HD1800P Operating Instructions Manual

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5IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS1) Read these instructions.2) Keep these instructions.3) Heed all warnings.4) Follow all instructions.5) Do not use this apparatus near water.6) Clean only with dry cloth.7) Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturerÅfs instructions.8) Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) thatproduce heat.9) Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one widerthan the other. A grounding-type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong areprovided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of theobsolete outlet.10) Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the pointwhere they exit from the apparatus.11) Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.12) Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When acart is used, use caution when moving the cart/ apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.13) Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.14) Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has beendamaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objectshave fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operatenormally, or has been dropped.ContentsRead this first! ........................................... 2General outline .......................................... 7Standard accessories ............................... 7Features...................................................... 8Parts and their functions ........................ 10Front panel (1) ....................................................10Front panel (2) ....................................................11Front panel (3) ....................................................12Front panel (4) ....................................................13Front panel (5) ....................................................14Front panel (6) ....................................................15Front panel (7) ....................................................16Front panel (8) ....................................................17Rear panel ..........................................................19Connections............................................. 21Example of connections performedfor one VTR.........................................................21Example of connections performedfor two VTRs (deck-to-deck) ...............................21Example of connections in 23/24 Hz or 25/50 Hz(HD) mode ..........................................................22Example of connections in 25/50 Hz (SD)mode ...................................................................22Example of connections with an editingcontroller .............................................................23Concerning tapes .................................... 24Turning on the power andinserting the cassette.............................. 25STOP and STANDBY modes .................. 25Recording................................................. 26Playback ................................................... 27Playback phase adjustment function .................. 27Jog/Shuttle ............................................... 28Jog Mode ......................................................... 28Shuttle Mode ...................................................... 28Manual Editing ......................................... 29Preroll ....................................................... 29Automatic Editing (deck-to-deck) .......... 30Switch settings and adjustments ........................ 30Selecting the editing mode............................... 31Registering the edit points................................ 31Checking the edit points................................... 32Modifying edit points ........................................ 32Previewing........................................................ 33Automatic editing.............................................. 33Reviewing......................................................... 33Audio Split Editing .................................. 34