Panasonic AJ-D92P - Manual (Page 4)

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Introduction
The AJ-D92 is a portable video cassette recorder in
the DVCPRO series.
While featuring the compact size, light weight and low
power consumption characteristic of a DVCPRO, the
AJ-D92 supports both the DVCPRO and DVCPRO 50
formats. Needless to say, the DVCPRO series is suitable for a
wide spectrum of applications when it is used in
combination with an existing video camera.
An interactive system enables the unit’s settings to be
performed while monitoring the on-screen menus that
appear on the TV monitor.
Features
High picture quality
Using tapes in the DVCPRO format, the product of the
latest compression technology, the recording rate can
be switched between 50 Mbps with higher picture
quality and 25 Mbps with longer recording time.
Compact size and light weight
The unit is 11
15 / 16 ˝ (303 mm) wide, 5 1 / 2 ˝ (139 mm)
high and 13 7 / 16 ˝ (341 mm) deep, and weighs 12.98 lb
(5.9 kg). It is equipped with grips which come in
handy when the unit is to be carried.
Long-time recording and playback
When an L size cassette is used, the maximum
recording and playback time is 92 minutes in the 50
Mbps mode and 184 minutes° in the 25 Mbps mode.
Both L and M size cassettes supported
This unit employs a front loading mechanism to
support the recording or playback of DVCPRO or
DVCPRO 50 format size L and M cassette tapes.
Frame-to-frame continuity function
By using the REC button and PAUSE button
together—a combination which activates the auto
back function—pictures can be joined smoothly with
no disturbances.
Safety check function
The status of the video input signals can be checked
on the signal level display window by pressing the
METER button. This helps to prevent errors in input
signal switching operations and mistakes in recording
due to a cable disconnection, etc.
REC REVIEW function
The unit comes with a REC REVIEW function: this
plays back the section immediately prior to the end of
the previous recording, thereby enabling the operator
to verify that the signals have been recorded properly.
On-screen menu settings
Detailed function settings tailored to the individual
user can be performed on-screen.
Audio level controls featured
The levels of the signals for the four audio channels
can be adjusted for recording and playback.
Built-in power supply for phantom microphone
An internal switch can be used to switch the power
supply from +12 V to +48 V or vice versa.
Time codes
Incorporated inside the unit is a TCG/TCR (time code
generator/time code reader). It is also possible to
input time codes from an external source to enable
regeneration with an external time code.
9-pin remote control
This unit comes with a 9-pin remote control connector
so that the unit can be operated using an optional
external remote controller (model AJ-A95).
° For AJ-5P92LP cassette tapes recorded using the DVCPRO
(25 Mbps) mode, use a VTR supporting DVCPRO (25 Mbps)
184 minute tapes.