Panasonic AJ-SD255 User Manual
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Features
Compact and lightweight
This unit is a DVCPRO digital VTR which uses 1/4-inch
wide cassette tapes. The compact and lightweight design
makes it light to carry around and ideal for usage as a
desktop viewer.
wide cassette tapes. The compact and lightweight design
makes it light to carry around and ideal for usage as a
desktop viewer.
Up to 184 minutes of recording
M cassettes (max. 66 minutes: using the AJ-P66MP)
and L cassettes (max. 184 minutes: using the AJ-5P92LP)
can be used with this unit. Tape width is a compact 1/4-
inch.
and L cassettes (max. 184 minutes: using the AJ-5P92LP)
can be used with this unit. Tape width is a compact 1/4-
inch.
2-channel, high-sound-quality digital audio
The unit can record and play back 2-channel PCM audio.
(However, it does not support cue recording or playback.)
(However, it does not support cue recording or playback.)
Compatibility with general consumer video
equipment
DV cassette tapes containing material shot with a
consumer digital camera or the like can be played back on
this unit. Recording is also possible in DV format. A
cassette adapter (AJ-CS455P) is necessary when a mini
DV cassette tape is to be used.
consumer digital camera or the like can be played back on
this unit. Recording is also possible in DV format. A
cassette adapter (AJ-CS455P) is necessary when a mini
DV cassette tape is to be used.
Digital slow motion
Panasonic's original digital slow-motion technology makes
it possible to obtain clear pictures even during slow
playback at speeds ranging from -0.43x to +0.43x.
(DVCPRO only)
it possible to obtain clear pictures even during slow
playback at speeds ranging from -0.43x to +0.43x.
(DVCPRO only)
Joystick
The unit comes with a joystick (stick controller). It is used
to control variable-speed playback during searches, etc.
In addition, the settings for the on-screen menus and time
code generator can also be accomplished easily using the
joystick.
to control variable-speed playback during searches, etc.
In addition, the settings for the on-screen menus and time
code generator can also be accomplished easily using the
joystick.
PF (Programmable Function) buttons
The unit comes with three PF buttons. Any three
frequently used setup menus can be selected, and by
operating these buttons on the front panel, it is possible to
change the menu settings.
frequently used setup menus can be selected, and by
operating these buttons on the front panel, it is possible to
change the menu settings.
Recording and playback of UMID information
Recording and playback of UMID (Unique Material
Identifier) information complies with the SMPTE 330M
standard.
UMID information can be checked on the DIAG menu.
Identifier) information complies with the SMPTE 330M
standard.
UMID information can be checked on the DIAG menu.
UMID information cannot be played back correctly
by VTRs that do not support the recording and
playback of UMID information.
In addition, even if a VTR that does not support the
recording and playback of UMID information is
connected to this unit and recording performed,
UMID information will not be recorded correctly.
by VTRs that do not support the recording and
playback of UMID information.
In addition, even if a VTR that does not support the
recording and playback of UMID information is
connected to this unit and recording performed,
UMID information will not be recorded correctly.
Time code
The unit incorporates a TCG (time code generator)/TCR
(time code reader). In addition to the internal time code,
an external time code input or input signal VITC can also
be recorded to the tape as a time code by this unit.
(time code reader). In addition to the internal time code,
an external time code input or input signal VITC can also
be recorded to the tape as a time code by this unit.
Multi-functional interfaces
• IEEE1394 digital input/output
Use of the IEEE1394 interface board (option: AJ-
YAD255G) enables an IEEE1394 digital interface for the
input and output of DVCPRO/DV compressed digital
video/audio signals without any reduction in image
quality.
YAD255G) enables an IEEE1394 digital interface for the
input and output of DVCPRO/DV compressed digital
video/audio signals without any reduction in image
quality.
• Serial digital input/output
Use of the SDI interface board (option: AJ-YA94G)
enables input and output of the serial digital component
signals.
enables input and output of the serial digital component
signals.
Menu-based setup
The setup settings, which are conducted prior to
operating the unit, are performed while viewing the
setup menus on the unit’s display or a TV monitor.
operating the unit, are performed while viewing the
setup menus on the unit’s display or a TV monitor.