Panasonic AJ-HD130DCP - Manual (Page 4)

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Introduction
This DVCPRO HD format HD digital VTR uses 1/4˝
wide small cassette tapes to record and play back
interlace HD signals (1080i/59.94 Hz) and progressive
HD signals (720p/59.94 Hz).
It contains built-in down-converter outputs as a
standard feature to provide interfacing with existing
SD (standard definition) systems by means of HD-SD
conversion. The deterioration in the picture and sound quality
which accompanies dubbing is significantly reduced
by this high picture quality VTR which incorporates
high-efficiency digital compression technology.
The VTR has a compact and lightweight design which
enables it to be carried around or installed in a rack
with ease.
The user performs the equipment settings interactively
while viewing the on-screen menus on the TV monitor.
Features
Compact size and light weight
The VTR has a width of 8 7 / 16 ˝ (214 mm), a height
of 5 1 /
4
˝ (132 mm) and a depth of 16 15 /
16
˝ (430
mm), and it weighs 18.04 lb (8.2 kg). It comes with
grips which make it easy and convenient to carry it.
Efficient installation in a rack
The width of the VTR is half the standard 19˝
dimension, and its height is equivalent to 3U. This
makes its installation in a rack twice as efficient as
in the past for greater economy.
Up to 46 minutes of recording
The VTR uses only 1/4˝ wide L-size cassette tapes
(max. 46 minutes).
<Note>
Do not use tapes other than DVCPRO HD L-size
cassettes (max. 46 minutes).
High picture quality
The VTR achieves a high picture quality by means
of 4:2:2 HD component signal recording conducted
at a rate which is four times faster (100 Mbps) than
the existing DVCPRO format.
Switching between 1080i and 720p systems
By switching to the matching video signal input
system (1080i/59.94 Hz or 720p/59.94 Hz) in the
setup menu settings, the VTR can record and play
back signals in either signal system.
SD down-converter
The VTR comes with a built-in SD down-converter
as a standard feature. This enables SD SDI signals
or analog composite signals to be output at the
same time as HD SDI signals are output, and this
makes it possible to view the signals on the SD
monitor.
AD/DC operation
The VTR operates on both AC 120 V and DC 12 V
power.
Frame-to-frame continuity function
By using the REC button and PAUSE button in
combination, the auto back function is activated so
that the images are joined together smoothly,
without any breaks.
On-screen menu settings
The highly individualized function settings can be
performed on-screen.
Time code
The VTR is equipped with a built-in TCG (time code
generator)/TCR (time code reader). An external
time code can also be input, thereby enabling
regeneration to the external time code.
Multi-functional interfaces
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Serial digital input/output
The VTR has HD component serial interface
input/output facilities so that the HD component
video signals and digital audio signals of 8 channels
can be interfaced using a single BNC connector.
(SMPTE 292M/296M/299M)
It also contains a built-in SD down-converter as a
standard feature so that SD component serial
signals can also be output.
(SMPTE 259M-C, 272M-A)
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Analog video output
Also provided as a standard feature is a built-in
analog composite down-converter to enable
monitoring on an SD monitor.
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9-pin remote control connector
This connector enables operations to be performed
from the external remote controller (AJ-A95,
optional accessory).