Panasonic VCR AJ HD3700BP User Manual

Operating Instructions  
Multi Format Digital HD  
Video Cassette Recorder  
Model No.  
Model No.  
Model No.  
AJ-HD3700BP  
(Supplement 2)  
AJ-HD3700AP  
(Supplement 3)  
AJ-HD3700HP  
(Supplement 6)  
ENGLISH  
F0707N0 -F @  
Printed in Japan  
VQT1K97  
 
Menus added in the 2K system mode settings  
SET UP  
F1  
F2  
F3  
F4  
F5  
F6  
F7  
HOME SET UP  
INSERT/ASSEMBLE  
MANUAL EDIT SET UP  
INSERT/ASSEMBLE  
AUTO EDIT SET UP  
System setup menu items for 2K SYSTEM mode  
settings  
SYSTEM SET UP  
TC/CHR SET UP  
AUDIO IN SET UP  
AUDIO OUT SET UP  
Additional 2K SYSTEM mode setup menus  
2K SET UP  
F9  
INTERFACE SET UP  
F10  
PANEL SET UP  
USER SET UP  
OP MAP LOCAL  
F11  
F11  
F12  
F13  
OP MAP REMOTE  
ENGINEER  
RF  
F13  
OPERATION  
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HOME menu  
HOME  
This menu is displayed by pressing the following key:  
F13  
F12  
F11  
F10  
F9  
F1  
F2  
F3  
F4  
F5  
F6  
F7  
F8  
!1"  
!2"  
!3"  
!1" SYSTEM STATUS Display Area Displays 2K SYSTEM mode set in SYSTEM SET UP menu.  
!2" TAPE STATUS Display Area  
Displays FORMAT ID of 2K SYSTEM mode recorded on tape.  
!3" VIN STATUS Display Area  
In 2K SYSTEM mode, this alternately displays VIN and the  
SAMPLING value set in 2K SET UP, such as “444” and “422” as  
OUT STATUS, at intervals of approximately 2 seconds (only in  
the HOME menu).  
2K system mode and 2K system mode TAPE ID to be displayed  
2K SYSTEM MODE  
/TAPE ID  
SYSTEM  
FREQUENCY  
H SAMPLE  
COLOR SPACE  
2048RGB23  
2048RGB24  
2048XYZ23  
2048XYZ24  
1920RGB23  
1920RGB24  
1920XYZ23  
1920XYZ24  
23.98 Hz  
24 Hz  
2048  
2048  
2048  
2048  
1920  
1920  
1920  
1920  
RGB  
RGB  
XYZ  
XYZ  
RGB  
RGB  
XYZ  
XYZ  
23.98 Hz  
24 Hz  
23.98 Hz  
24 Hz  
23.98 Hz  
24 Hz  
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SET UP menu  
SET UP  
This menu is displayed by pressing the following key:  
F13  
F12  
F11  
F10  
F9  
F1  
F2  
F3  
F4  
F5  
F6  
F7  
F8  
Key  
Key designation  
HOME  
Description  
Transfers the VTR to the HOME SET UP menu screen.  
F1  
F2  
MAN EDIT  
Transfers the VTR to the INSERT/ASSEMBLE MANUAL EDIT SET UP  
menu screen.  
F3  
AUTO EDIT  
Transfers the VTR to the INSERT/ASSEMBLE AUTO EDIT SET  
UP menu screen.  
F4  
SYSTEM  
TC/CHR  
Transfers the VTR to the SYSTEM SET UP menu screen.  
Transfers the VTR to the TC/CHR SET UP menu screen.  
Transfers the VTR to the AUDIO IN SET UP menu screen.  
Transfers the VTR to the AUDIO OUT SET UP menu screen.  
F5  
F6  
AUDIO IN  
AUDIO OUT  
F7  
F8  
F9  
2K *2  
Transfers the VTR to the 2K SET UP menu screen.  
F10  
F11  
F12  
F13  
INTERFACE  
PANEL  
Transfers the VTR to the INTERFACE SET UP menu screen.  
Transfers the VTR to the PANEL SET UP menu screen.  
Transfers the VTR to the USER SET UP menu screen.  
Transfers the VTR to the ENGINEER SET UP menu screen.  
USER  
ENGINEER *1  
1
2
*
*
The ENGINEER menu is displayed by pressing the F and F13 keys at the same time.  
Additional menu item.  
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VIDEO IN menu  
VIDEO IN  
This menu is displayed by pressing the following key:  
F13  
F12  
F11  
F10  
F9  
F1  
F2  
F3  
F4  
F5  
F6  
F7  
F8  
Key  
Key designation  
INT SG  
Description  
F2  
<In 2K SYSTEM mode>  
For selecting the type of  
HD internal signals.  
CB2:  
Selects the 75% color bar signal.(RGB)  
Selects the color bar-2 signal.(XYZ)  
Selects the 100% color bar signal.(RGB)  
Selects the color bar-1 signal.(XYZ)  
Selects the full-black signal.  
CB1:  
BLACK:  
WHITE:  
Selects the full-white signal.  
The underlining indicates the default setting.  
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MULTI CUE SET UP menu  
MULTI CUE  
F8  
This menu is displayed by pressing the following keys:  
)
F13  
F12  
F11  
F10  
F9  
F1  
F2  
F3  
F4  
F5  
F6  
F7  
F8  
Key  
F10  
Key designation  
MAX SP.  
Description  
<In 2K SYSTEM mode>  
For setting the maximum j1 ( )i1: Tape speed in the range of j1 to i1.  
tape speed in the VAR  
mode.  
j0 ( )i1: Tape speed in the range of 0 to i1.  
The underlining indicates the default setting.  
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PANEL SET UP menu  
SET UP  
F11  
This menu is displayed by pressing the following keys:  
)
F13  
F12  
F11  
F10  
F9  
F1  
F2  
F3  
F4  
F5  
F6  
F7  
F8  
Key  
F12  
Key designation  
VAR MAX SP.  
Description  
<In 2K SYSTEM mode>  
Variable maximum speed. j1 ( )i1: Speed range from j1k to i1k.  
j0 ( )i1: Speed range from 0k to i1k.  
The underlining indicates the default setting.  
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SYSTEM SET UP menu  
SET UP  
F4  
This menu is displayed by pressing the following keys:  
)
The system format and video output format currently set in the menu are displayed.  
F13  
F12  
F11  
F10  
F9  
F1  
F2  
F3  
F4  
F5  
F6  
F7  
F8  
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SYSTEM SET UP menu  
(Refer to the setting flowchart and output status tables on pages 144 and 145.)  
As indicated in the procedures below, select the system frequency, video recording format, audio recording  
format, and output formats for the output connectors to set the system format.  
Key  
Key designation  
FREQ*  
Description  
For selecting the system frequency.  
F1  
For selecting the SYSTEM When the F1 key is pressed, the frequency selection window is opened.  
Frequency.  
The frequency can now be selected using the cursor keys.  
59.94:  
23.98:  
24:  
50:  
25:  
The 59.94 Hz system is selected.  
The 23.98 Hz system is selected.  
The 24 Hz system is selected.  
The 50 Hz system is selected.  
The 25 Hz system is selected.  
The selection is entered by pressing the ENT key.  
When the frequency setting has been selected, the video recording  
format selection window is opened.  
When the 23.98 or 24 setting has been selected, the selection window  
which is 2K SYSTEM Format setting of H Sample is opened.  
F3  
VIDEO  
For selecting the video recording format.  
For selecting the video  
recording format.  
When the F3 key is pressed, the video recording format selection  
window is opened. Use the cursor keys to select the format.  
In a set system frequency of “23.98” or “24”, select the format in the  
following menu.  
1080PsF:  
1080p:  
The 1080PsF recording format is selected.  
The 1080p recording format is selected.  
2048 (PsF): The 2K system format of 2048 (PsF) 4:4:4 is selected.  
1920 (PsF): The 2K system format of 1920 (PsF) 4:4:4 is selected.  
To enter the selection, press the ENT key.  
When the 1920 (PsF) or 2048 (PsF) setting has been selected, the  
COLOR SPACE selection window is opened.  
F5  
HD SDI  
(When the 2K system mode is  
selected, this is displayed in  
the window but cannot be  
selected or set.)  
F6  
HD MONI  
(When the 2K system mode is  
selected, this is displayed in  
the window but cannot be  
selected or set.)  
F7  
SD SDI  
(When the 2K system mode is  
selected, this is displayed in  
the window but cannot be  
selected or set.)  
F10  
COLOR SPACE  
For selecting the color space used when 2K SYSTEM mode is selected.  
RGB:  
XYZ:  
RGB color space is selected.  
XYZ color space is selected.  
The underlining indicates the default setting.  
* The FREQ setting is acknowledged only in the status where the cassette has been ejected.  
If an attempt has been made to change this setting while a cassette is still inserted, the “EJECT CASSETTE TO  
CHANGE FORMAT” message appears to warn the user to eject the cassette first.  
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2K SET UP menu  
SET UP  
F9  
This menu is displayed by pressing the following keys:  
)
F13  
F12  
F11  
F10  
F9  
F1  
F2  
F3  
F4  
F5  
F6  
F7  
F8  
Key  
Key designation  
SAMPLING  
Description  
F1  
For selecting the sampling format for DUAL Link SDI_OUT output signals.  
This works by pressing the F button at the same time.  
4:4:4:  
4:2:2:  
Output sampling format of 4:4:4 is selected.  
Output sampling format of 4:2:2 is selected.  
F2  
F3  
BIT LENGTH  
For selecting the bit length of the output signal based on 4:4:4.  
(This item is displayed only  
when “4:4:4” is selected in F1  
(SAMPLING).)  
10bit:  
12bit:  
10-bit processing is selected.  
12-bit processing is selected.  
F4  
F5  
H CROP  
For selecting the Crop format in the monitor output of 2048 mode.  
(This item is displayed when F3  
(VIDEO) in the SYSTEM SET  
UP menu is set to “2048 (PsF)”.)  
CTR CROP: Side_Crop is selected.  
R CROP:  
L CROP:  
Right_Crop is selected.  
Left_Crop is selected.  
F6  
F7  
ROUNDING  
(This is displayed in the setup  
described on the right.)  
When selecting an output sampling format of “4:4:4” for F1 (SAMPLING)  
and “10bit” for F3 (BIT LENGTH), or selecting an output sampling format  
of “4:2:2” for F1 (SAMPLING), decide whether or not to perform Dynamic  
Rounding and select one of the following:  
OFF:  
ON:  
Dynamic Rounding is not performed.  
Dynamic Rounding is performed.  
F8  
F9  
EXIT  
Returns the VTR to the SET UP menu screen.  
H. REC. GRD  
When the system settings in SYSTEM SET UP differ from the input signal in the  
H Sample, decide whether or not to record and select one of the following.  
OFF:  
Recording is performed.  
(Recording is based on the value set for H Sample in the  
system settings.)  
ON:  
Recording is prohibited.  
F10jF12  
F13  
CONNECT CHECK  
The LED for the AJ-HDP2000 blinks (for the regular SYSTEM  
connection) only when the F13 key is pressed continuously.  
When using several AJ-HD3700 B/A/H and AJ-HDP2000 units, this can  
be used to check which unit connects to which counterpart.  
The underlining indicates the default setting.  
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TEST menu  
TEST  
This menu is displayed when the  
key is pressed.  
A code indicating that 2K SYSTEM mode is supported was added to INSTALLED SOFTWARE ID.  
F13  
F12  
F11  
F10  
F9  
F1  
F2  
F3  
F4  
F5  
F6  
F7  
F8  
INSTALLED SOFTWARE ID  
AJ-HD3700BP-2K (1)  
AJ-HD3700AP-2K (1)  
AJ-HD3700HP-2K (1)  
< For AJ-HD3700B >  
< For AJ-HD3700A >  
< For AJ-HD3700H >  
The code “(1)” displayed at the end indicates that 2K SYSTEM mode is supported.  
When “(0)” or nothing is displayed and 2K SYSTEM mode is required, contact your dealer to upgrade the model.  
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2K error messages  
Error messages in the 2K system mode are added. In the event of an abnormal condition, an error message is  
displayed in the window of the unit. In this case, follow any instructions included in the description.  
If any errors are generated, the front LED (ALARM, 2048 or 1920) of the AJ-HDP2000 lights or blinks (at normal  
speed or high speed).  
F13  
F12  
F11  
F10  
F9  
F1  
F2  
F3  
F4  
F5  
F6  
F7  
F8  
AJ-HDP2000  
Message  
Error description  
2048 or 1920  
LED  
ALARM LED  
2K FAN STOP  
The fan for the AJ-HDP2000 stops.  
(Contact the nearest dealer.)  
2K NO REMOTE  
Rear SERVICE SW of the AJ-HDP2000 is not in  
the OFF position.  
RECORDED FORMAT UNMATCH (NO J2K TAPE) TAPE is not compressed in J2K format.  
RECORDED FORMAT UNMATCH  
There is a mismatch between SYSTEM  
FORMAT of the unit selected in settings and  
FORMAT of TAPE. (2048/1920, XYZ/RGB)  
RECORDED RATE UNMATCH OUTPUT FRAME  
FREQUENCY  
There is a mismatch between the output frame  
frequency and the frame frequency recorded on  
the tape.  
CONCEAL V IN 2K  
An error occurs in 2K reproduction data and  
the CONCEAL function works.  
NO SERIAL DATA INPUT FROM HDD5  
NO 2K FORMAT SERIAL DATA INPUT  
Compressed SERIAL DATA (HD SDI) from  
AJ-HD3700B/A/H main unit is not linked.  
In 2K SYSTEM mode, the compressed SERIAL  
DATA from AJ-HD3700B/A/H main unit is not a  
J2K compression signal.  
CRC ERROR IN SERIAL DATA INPUT FROM  
HDD5  
A CRC error occurs in SERIAL DATA (HD SDI)  
signals from AJ-HD3700B/A/H main unit to  
AJ-HDP2000.  
NO EXTERNAL HD REF IN 2K  
HD REF IN is not connected.  
Signals other than 1920 a 1080 (HD) tri-level  
sync signal are transmitted to HD REF IN.  
: Lighting  
: Fast Flashing  
: Flashing  
* If any warnings are generated while ERR/FMT or ERR are set in TC/CHR menu F13  
(EX SUPER), “2K PROC ERROR” is displayed on SUPER of the Monitor OUT output.  
: Flashing with some setting  
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2K error messages  
AJ-HDP2000  
Message  
Error description  
2048 or 1920  
LED  
ALARM LED  
REF IN SIGNAL UNMATCH SYSTEM  
FREQUENCY  
There is a mismatch in frame frequency between  
the SYSTEM set value and REF IN.  
OUT OF RANGE OF SYSTEM PHASE BETWEEN There is a large phase difference between the  
REF AND INPUT input signal and REF IN.  
(w/o OUTREF:  
INPUT)  
INPUT SIGNAL UNMATCH SYSTEM FREQUENCY There is a mismatch in frame frequency between  
the SYSTEM set value and the input signal.  
COMMUNICATION ERROR BETWEEN 2K  
PROCESSOR AND HDD5  
A communication failure occurs between  
AJ-HDP2000 and AJ-HD3700B/A/H.  
Check that the connection between AJ-HDP2000  
and AJ-HD3700B/A/H is correct.  
NO DUAL LINK CHA 2K INPUT  
NO DUAL LINK CHB 2K INPUT  
There is no input signal to Dual-Link IN Ach.  
The format of the input signals to Dual-Link IN  
Ach is outside the specifications.  
There is no input signal to Dual-Link IN Bch.  
The format of the input signals to Dual-Link IN  
Bch is outside the specifications.  
SUBSTANDARD TIMING DIFFERENCE IN DUAL  
LINK 2K INPUT  
The timing-phase difference of Dual-Link IN A/  
Bch is outside the specifications (R 100 ns)  
CRC ERROR IN DUAL LINK CHA 2K INPUT  
A CRC error occurs in signals on Dual-Link IN  
Ach.  
CRC ERROR IN DUAL LINK CHB 2K INPUT  
A CRC error occurs in signals on Dual-Link IN  
Bch.  
UNMATCH H SAMPLE BETWEEN INPUT SIGNAL There is a mismatch in H SAMPLE between the  
AND SYSTEM  
SYSTEM set value and the input signal.  
DUAL LINK CHA 2K ASSIGNMENT IS CHB  
On Dual-Link IN Ach, Bch is added to the  
Channel Assignment information in PAYLOAD of  
the input signals.  
DUAL LINK CHB 2K ASSIGNMENT IS CHA  
On Dual-Link IN Bch, Ach is added to the  
Channel Assignment information in PAYLOAD of  
the input signals.  
DUAL LINK 2K INPUT FORMAT ASSIGNMENT IS On Dual-Link IN A/Bch, the input signal format of  
NOT PsF the PAYLOAD information is not PsF.  
D_LINK 2K INPUT COLOR SPACE ASSIGNMENT On Dual-Link IN A/Bch, color space information  
UNMATCH SYSTEM  
of the input PAYLOAD signals does not match  
the SYSTEM settings for the unit.  
: Lighting  
: Fast Flashing  
: Flashing  
* If any warnings are generated while ERR/FMT or ERR are set in TC/CHR menu F13  
(EX SUPER), “2K PROC ERROR” is displayed on SUPER of the Monitor OUT output.  
: Flashing with some setting  
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Menu items unavailable in 2K SYSTEM mode  
In “Menu screen transitions” described on page 4 of each operation instructions for the AJ-HD3700B, AJ-HD3700A,  
and AJ-HD3700H, the following menu items cannot be selected.  
HOME  
F2  
F8  
FREEZE  
HOME SET UP  
F2  
AT PLAY  
PRG PLY  
PRG PLY  
CAP LOCK  
F3  
F4  
F5  
OUT REF  
HD REF  
SD REF  
VIDEO IN  
F12  
F13  
INT SG  
INPUT  
Menu items that cannot be selected  
VIDEO OUT HD  
F1  
F2  
F3  
F4  
F8  
Y
Pb  
Pr  
BLACK.L  
SET UP  
F7  
INTERP.  
F12  
STATE  
F2  
EE MODE  
FREEZE  
FREEZE  
FREEZE  
EJECT  
STBY OFF  
VIDEO OUT SD  
SETUP COMPOSITE  
F9  
SD  
VIDEO OUT SD  
SETUP STATE  
TENSION  
RELEASE  
VIDEO OUT SD  
SETUP SDI  
VIDEO OUT SD  
SETUP LINE BLK  
VIDEO OUT CONVERT  
HD_TO_SD  
F10  
CONVERT  
VIDEO OUT CONVERT  
SD_TO_HD  
VIDEO OUT CONVERT  
HD_TO_HD  
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Menu items that cannot be selected  
HD_TO_SD  
CH1 - 4  
AUDIO OUT  
F9  
SDI ASIGN  
F4  
F5  
HD_TO_SD  
CH5 - 8  
F6  
SD_AUD  
SD_TO_HD  
CH5 - 8  
F9  
SD_TO_HD  
CH1 - 4  
F10  
F12  
F13  
SD_TO_SD  
CH5 - 8  
SD_TO_SD  
CH1 - 4  
For AJ-HD3700B and AJ-HD3700A only  
TC/CHR  
F8  
SET UP  
F5  
SIZE  
TC/CHR SET UP  
VITC.L  
F9  
VITC.L  
VITC  
F10  
F9  
CONVERT  
TC/CHR CONVERT  
MULTI CUE  
F8  
SET UP  
F11  
AUTO FRZ  
ASSEMBLE  
MANUAL EDIT  
AUTO EDIT  
F8  
F8  
SET UP  
SET UP  
F11  
F11  
CAP LOCK  
CAP LOCK  
INSERT  
MANUAL EDIT  
AUTO EDIT  
F8  
F8  
SET UP  
SET UP  
F11  
F11  
CAP LOCK  
CAP LOCK  
F4  
SET UP  
SYSTEM  
PANEL  
F11  
F3  
PB AUTO  
F11  
JOG MAX SP.  
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Menus not available on the AJ-HD3700H  
For the AJ-HD3700H upgraded to support 2K SYSTEM mode, two menus (the TEST FRONT PANEL menu and  
the TEST FRONT KEYCHECK menu) in the hierarchy below F6 (FRONT) of the TEST menu are deleted.  
F2  
TEST  
RF  
F3  
F4  
F5  
F6  
AUDIO  
MECHA  
SYSTEM  
FRONT  
Menus that will be deleted during the upgrade to  
support 2K SYSTEM mode (AJ-HD3700H only)  
F1  
F2  
PANEL  
KEYCHECK  
F7  
SERVO  
F13  
IC CARD  
F1  
F2  
USER  
MULTI CUE  
F1  
F3  
F2  
SELECT  
MONITOR  
MONITOR  
F3  
ERROR LOG  
F1  
F2  
DIAG  
DIAG MASKED  
F2  
F3  
F3  
F1  
DIAG LAST  
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Executive Office:  
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TECHNICAL SUPPORT:  
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