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Features
Multifunctional interface
O Analog video input/output
Both composite and component (Y, PB, PR) signal
inputs/outputs are provided as standard.
O SDI input/output
Use of an SDI board (AJ-YA755G, optional
accessory) enables input/output interfacing of the
serial digital component signals.
O AES/EBU audio input/output
Digital audio input/output connectors are provided.
O IEEE1394 digital input/output
Use of an digital video interface board (AJ-
YAD755G, optional accessory) enables input/output
interfacing of the digital signals with the IEEE1394
standard.
O SDTI input/output
Use of an SDTI board (AJ-YAC930G, optional
accessory) enables input/output interfacing of the
SDTI (Serial Data Transport Interface) signals.
O 9-pin RS-422A/RS-232C remote
In addition to the standard 9-pin serial remote (RS-
422A), RS-232C and 25-pin parallel remote
connectors are also provided.
The RS-422A enables another VTR to be operated
in parallel with the unit if loop connection is used.
O 2-channel, high-sound-quality digital audio
The 2-channel PCM audio enables independent
editing for all two channels in addition to channel
mixing.
O Menu-based setup
The setup settings, which are conducted prior to
operating the unit, are performed while viewing the
setup menus on the unit’s display or a TV monitor.
Light and compact
This unit is a 4U size digital VTR and can be easily
mounted in a 19-inch rack by using the rack mounting
adapters (AJ-MA75P, optional accessory).
Up to 184 minutes of recording
M 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 a
compact 1/4-inch.
Compatibility with general consumer
video equipment
DV cassette tapes containing material shot with a
consumer digital camera or the like can be played
back on this unit.
It can also record on consumer-use DV cassette tapes
using the DV format.
A cassette adapter (AJ-CS455P, standard accessory)
is necessary when a mini DV cassette tape is to be
used.
Digital slow motion/jog dial
Panasonic’s original digital slow-motion technology
makes it possible to attain clear pictures even during
slow playback at speeds of –0.43 to +0.43/+0.5/+0.75.
(DVCPRO only)
Dial shuttle
Color images can be played back in forward and
reverse directions up to a maximum of a32 normal
playback speed.
Recording and playback of UMID information
Recording and playback of UMID (Unique Material
Identifier) information complies with the SMPTE 330M
standard.
UMID information can be checked on the DIAG menu.
Time codes
This unit has a built-in TCG (time code
generator)/TCR (time code reader).
In addition to the internal time code, external time
code input or input signal VITC can be recorded on
this VTR as the time code.
UMID information cannot be played back correctly by VTRs that
do not support the recording and playback of UMID information.
In addition, even if a VTR that does not support the recording
and playback of UMID information is connected to this unit and
recording performed, UMID information will not be recorded
correctly.