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-MA34HP).
Up to 123 minutes of recording
Two sizes of cassette tapes can be used with this unit: the news-gathering cassette (max. 63 minutes) and general purpose cassette (max. 123 minutes). The width of the tapes measures 1/4 inch to achieve a compact design.
Compatibility with consumer products
Consumer cassette tapes shot with digital cameras available on the consumer market can be played back on this unit using the optional cassette adaptor (AJ-CS750P).
<Note>
Slow playback of consumer cassette tapes will not produce the smooth operation produced by slow playback of DVCPRO cassette tapes.
Digital slow motion/jog
Digital slow-motion technology created originally by Panasonic enables noiseless images to be played back from speeds ranging from still picture to approx. ±1/2 × normal tape speed. <Note>
Some noise may occur when the slow motion speed is changed.
Time codes
This unit comes with a built-in time code generator (TCG)/time code reader (TCR). In addition to the internal time code, time code facilities include external time code input as well as recording of the input signal VITC code.
Multi-function input/output interfaces
Component (Y, PB, PR) and composite signal input and output connectors are provided.
- Serial digital input/output
Digital component interfacing complying with the SMPTE 259M-C/272M serial digital signal standard is possible when the optional component serial interface board (AJ-YA750P) is used.
- AES/EBU audio input/output
Digital audio input and output connectors are provided.
- 9-pin (RS-422A)/(RS232C) remote
In addition to the standard 9-pin serial (RS-422A) connector, RS-232C and 25-pin parallel connectors are also featured.
The RS-422A connector enables another VTR to be operated in parallel with the unit if a looping connection is used for the two units.
2-channel high-sound-quality digital audio
Sound can be edited separately for two channels while channel mixing capabilities are also available. One channel is provided for the analog cue track.
Dial jog/shuttle
All playback is free of noise bars with jog operations performed when the variable range is set to between –0.43 and 1 × normal tape speed. Shuttle operations can be performed up to 60X normal tape speed in both forward and reverse directions. Color images are well- defined even during high-speed searches.
Automatic editing functions
Besides assembly and insert editing, can also be performed.
Menu-driven setup
The setup settings, which are conducted prior to operating the unit, are performed while viewing the screen menus either on the unit’s display or a TV monitor.
