Panasonic AJ-PD950 - Manual (Page 4)

General and Features
This multi-purpose studio digital video cassette recorder uses 1/4-inch compact video
cassette tapes, and it is designed to record, playback and edit both interlace signals (525i/
625i, 50 Mbps recording rate) and progressive signals (525p)* as well as record and play
back existing DVCPRO signals (25 Mbps). Its 525/625 switching function makes this a studio
video cassette recorder which can be used anywhere in the world. In addition, it corporates
digital compression technology so that the deterioration in picture quality and sound quality
resulting from dubbing is significantly minimized.
The compact, lightweight 4U size makes carrying easier, even when mounted in a 19-inch
rack. The settings for the unit’s setup can be performed interactively while viewing the screen
menus on the TV monitor, and editing functions include both assemble and insert editing.
The editing functions do not work when using this unit in DVCPRO (25 Mbps) mode.
Features
Compact size and light weight
This is a 4U-size digital VTR. It can be mounted in a 19-inch rack with ease using the
optional rack-mounting adaptors (AJ-MA75P).
Up to 92 minutes of recording
Two sizes of cassette tapes can be used with this unit: M cassette (max. 33 minutes) and L
cassettes (max. 92 minutes). The width of the tapes measures 1/4 inch to achieve a compact
design.
Superior Picture quality
Superior picture quality is delivered in the component signal and the 4:2:0p progressive
signal* recording mode.
Switchable 525i/625i/525p*
The video input signal switch (settings: 525i/625i/525p*) can be set to accommodate the
recording and playback of each type of signal.
SDI interface
This product’s standard features include 4:2:2/4:2:0p* serial digital interface.
Playback compatibility with DVCPRO
This product is also capable of recording in the existing DVCPRO format and playing back
tapes which have been recorded using this format.
Digital slow motion/dial jog
With Panasonic’s unique digital slow motion technology, slow motion playback images are
clear at the following speeds: -0.43/-0.3/-0.2/-0.1/-0.03/+0.03/+0.1/+0.2/+0.3/+0.5/+0.75
<Note>
Some noise may occur when the slow motion speed is changed.
Dial shuttle
Shuttle operations enable the tape to be played back with color images at a speed of up to
32 times the forward and reverse direction.
*Applies only to
AJ-PD950.
Time codes
This unit comes with a built-in time code generator (TCG)/time code reader (TCR). In
addition to the internal time code, an external code input or input signal VITC can be
recorded on this VTR as the LTC time code.
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