Panasonic 744T User Manual
744T User Guide and Technical Information
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firmware v. 1.04
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Gain (sensitivity) for inputs 3 & 4 is controlled in the setup menu. Gain resolution is in 0.1 dB incre-
ments.
ments.
Analog Line Input Sensitivity
Input level sensitivity for the line-level inputs is adjustable, in 0.1 dB steps, from -6 dBu to +18 dBu.
While adjusting the input sensitivity, the meters will show the relative signal level present on each
input on the meters.
Input level sensitivity for the line-level inputs is adjustable, in 0.1 dB steps, from -6 dBu to +18 dBu.
While adjusting the input sensitivity, the meters will show the relative signal level present on each
input on the meters.
While channel 1 and 2 levels can be controlled by either the menu settings or the front panel pots,
channels 3 and 4 are adjusted only in the setup menu.
channels 3 and 4 are adjusted only in the setup menu.
Signal Presence and Peak Indicator
The four signal presence and peak indicators show audio activity before input-to-track rout-
ing. Input signal presence LED’s illuminate when a -50 dBFS or greater signal is present. Input signal
peak LEDs illuminate when signal levels reach -3 dBFS or greater.
peak LEDs illuminate when signal levels reach -3 dBFS or greater.
Digital Inputs – AES3
The 744T accepts AES3 (AES/EBU) balanced digital at the XLR connectors. Digital inputs are in
pairs—AES3 signals on XLR-1 appear at inputs 1 and 2, AES3 signals input to XLR-2 appear at in-
puts 3 and 4. To use the AES3 inputs, the input mode-select switch must be set to AES/EBU.
pairs—AES3 signals on XLR-1 appear at inputs 1 and 2, AES3 signals input to XLR-2 appear at in-
puts 3 and 4. To use the AES3 inputs, the input mode-select switch must be set to AES/EBU.
The front panel digital input LEDs will illuminate when digital input is selected for the in-
dicated track(s). If the LED is fl ashing, digital input is selected but a no valid digital clock is received.
Digital Inputs – AES3id (S/PDIF)
The 744T accepts AES3id and S/PDIF unbalanced digital signals at the BNC connectors. The 744T
will auto detect the type of digital signal and adjust accordingly. Input signals are in pairs, signals on
BNC 1 appear at inputs 1 and 2, signals on BNC 2 appear at inputs 3 and 4.
will auto detect the type of digital signal and adjust accordingly. Input signals are in pairs, signals on
BNC 1 appear at inputs 1 and 2, signals on BNC 2 appear at inputs 3 and 4.
AES3id inputs override analog signals present at the XLR inputs. To input analog audio while using
the AES3id signal as a digital clock source, you must select analog in the input source menu selection
for the appropriate inputs.
the AES3id signal as a digital clock source, you must select analog in the input source menu selection
for the appropriate inputs.
When a digital signal is present, the 744T will lock its sample rate to the source frequency. This is
indicated by a highlighted block on the main LCD display to the right of the bit depth and sample
rate indicators. Recording bit depth is not affected by the external digital source.
indicated by a highlighted block on the main LCD display to the right of the bit depth and sample
rate indicators. Recording bit depth is not affected by the external digital source.
If you are locking the 744T to an external digital signal, be certain the source is stable. Loss of the
digital signal will cause the 744T to revert to its internally set sample rate, even while recording. The
portion of the fi le recorded after the loss of signal may not play back properly. Once recording has
begun, unused digital inputs are muted, digital signals that appear on them after the record key has
been pressed will not be recorded or affect the sample rate of the 744T.
digital signal will cause the 744T to revert to its internally set sample rate, even while recording. The
portion of the fi le recorded after the loss of signal may not play back properly. Once recording has
begun, unused digital inputs are muted, digital signals that appear on them after the record key has
been pressed will not be recorded or affect the sample rate of the 744T.
The 744T will clock itself to the fi rst digital signal presented to it. If the 744T detects a digital signal on
the BNC inputs and locks to that signal, a digital signal applied to the XLR input will be ignored until
the fi rst digital signal is removed.
the BNC inputs and locks to that signal, a digital signal applied to the XLR input will be ignored until
the fi rst digital signal is removed.
Input Delay
A digital delay is selectable on each channel of the 744T. Delay time per input in one microsecond
(µS) steps. 1,000 microseconds equals 1 millisecond (ms). The Multi-Function Controller and menu
(µS) steps. 1,000 microseconds equals 1 millisecond (ms). The Multi-Function Controller and menu