Panasonic AJ-SD955BE User Guide

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The VTR can be operated by commands when the
RS-232C interface is used.
(See command table on pages 

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The front panel CONTROL switch must be at
REMOTE.

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The setup menu No. 204 “RS232C SEL” must be
ON.

If the above conditions are not met, [ACK] + [STX]
ER001 [EXT] is returned to the external unit.
Whether the [ACK] code is returned depends on the
setting which has been selected for setup menu
item No. 209 “RETURN ACK”.

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Connector specifications
Connector:

D-SUB 25-pin (crossover cable supported)

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Example of connection with controller (PC)
Using crossover cable with D-SUB 25-pin
connectors

FG

Protective ground
(Frame ground)

RXD

Received data
(Data is sent to PC.)

TXD

Transmitted data
(Data is received from PC.)

CTS

Clear to send
(Shorted with pin 5.)

RTS

Request to send
(Shorted with pin 4.)

DTR

Data terminal ready
(No processing)

SG

Signal ground
(Signal ground)

DSR

Data set ready (+ voltage output after
communication enable status)

PC side
(D-SUB 25-pin connector)

FG
TXD
RXD
RTS
CTS
DSR
SG
DTR

1
2
3
4
5
6
7

20

FG
RXD
TXD
CTS
RTS
DTR
SG
DSR

1
2
3
4
5
6
7

20

Using crossover cable with D-SUB 9-pin and 25-pin
connectors

PC side
(D-SUB 9-pin connector)

RXD
TXD
DTR
SG
DSR
RTS
CTS

2
3
4
5
6
7
8

FG
RXD
TXD
CTS
RTS
DTR
SG
DSR

1
2
3
4
5
6
7

20