Panasonic AJ-SD255 User Manual

10

Digital Video Cassette Recorder AJ-

REGEN:
The internal time code generator is synchronized with the
time code which the time code reader has read from the
tape.
The signal that is to be used for regeneration is selected
using setup menu No. 503 (TCG REGEN).
PRESET:
The time code generator can be preset (see page 35) on
the operation panel or by remote control.
EXT:
The external time code which is input from the time code
input connector or video signal VITC, or IEEE1394 digital
input signal is used. Which of the two is to be set is
selected using setup menu No. 505 (EXT TC SEL).

: The time code and other superimposed

information are output to the VIDEO MON
connector.

OFF : No superimposed information is output.

This is used for shuttle, slow and other variable-speed
playback.  It is also used for the menu settings, etc.
The stick can be moved upward, downward, to the left or
to the right, and it can also be pressed to initiate
operations.

When this button is pressed, the search mode is
established.

When this button is pressed, playback starts.
When this button and the REC button are pressed
together, recording starts.

When this button is pressed together with the PLAY
button, recording starts.
When it is pressed during playback, a search, fast
forwarding or rewinding, the E-E mode pictures and audio
signals can be monitored while it is held down.
When it is pressed in the stop mode, the E-E mode
pictures and audio signals can be monitored.  (When it is
pressed during playback, the servo will be disrupted.)
When the STOP button is pressed, the original pictures
and sound are restored.

When this button is pressed, the tape is rewound. The
rewinding speed can be selected using setup menu
No.102 (FF. REW MAX).

When this button is pressed, the tape is fast  forwarded.
The fast forwarding speed can be selected using setup
menu No.102 (FF. REW MAX).

When this button is pressed, the tape stops traveling, and
when TAPE has been selected for the setup menu item
No.122 (STOP EE SEL) setting, the still images can be
monitored.
Even in the stop mode, the drum continues to rotate, and
the tape remains in close contact with the drum.
When the stop mode continues beyond a specific time
period, the unit is automatically set to the standby OFF
mode or STEP FWD mode in order to protect the tape.
(This is set using setup menu item No.400 to 403.)
Immediately after a cassette has been loaded in the unit,
the stop mode is established.