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CONTENTS
Features
Time codes
This unit has a built-in TCG (time code
generator)/TCR (time code reader).
In addition to the internal time code, external time
code input or input signal VITC can be recorded on
this VTR as the time code.
Multifunctional interface
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Serial digital input/output
A component serial interface is provided as
standard and enables interfacing of the serial digital
component signals.
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Analogue video input/output
Both composite and component signal outputs are
provided as standard.
Use of an analogue video input board (AJ-YA932G,
optional accessory) enables interfacing of the
component (Y, PB, PR) and composite signal input.
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AES/EBU audio input/output
Digital audio input/output connectors are provided.
O
IEEE1394 digital input/output
Use of an digital video interface board (AJ-
YAD955G, optional accessory) enables input/output
interfacing of the digital signals with the IEEE1394
standard.
O
SDTI input/output
Use of an SDTI board (AJ-YAC930G, optional
accessory) enables input/output interfacing of the
SDTI (Serial Data Transport Interface) signals.
O
9-pin RS-422A/RS-232C remote
In addition to the standard 9-pin serial remote (RS-
422A), RS-232C and 25-pin parallel remote
connectors are also provided.
The RS-422A enables another VTR to be operated
in parallel with the unit if loop connection is used.
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4-channel, high-sound-quality digital audio
The 4-channel PCM audio enables independent
editing for all four channels in addition to channel
mixing.
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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.
Use the AJ-YA931G analog video input board
when the AJ-SD955B is to be used with a 525i
system.
Light and compact
This unit is a 4U size digital VTR and can be easily
mounted in a 19-inch rack by using the rack mounting
adapters (AJ-MA75P, optional accessory).
Up to 92 minutes of recording
M cassettes (max. 33 minutes: using the AJ-5P33MP)
and L cassettes (max. 92 minutes: using the AJ-
5P92LP) can be used with this unit. Tape width is a
compact 1/4-inch.
Superior picture quality
Superior picture quality is achieved through 4:2:2
component signal recording at 2 times the recording
rate of the existing DVCPRO (25 Mbps) format.
Switching between 525i and 625i TV systems
By selecting the setting (setup menu item No. 070)
that matches the video input signal TV system (525i or
625i), the signals of each TV system can be recorded
and/or played back.
SDI interface
A 4:2:2 serial digital interface is a standard feature.
Compatibility with DVCPRO (25 Mbps) format
This unit can record, play back and edit material in the
existing DVCPRO (25 Mbps) format.
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. A cassette adapter (AJ-CS455P) is
necessary when a mini DV cassette tape is to be
used.
Digital slow motion/jog dial
Panasonic’s original digital slow-motion technology
makes it possible to attain clear pictures even during
slow playback at speeds of –0.43 to +0.43/+0.5/+0.75.
(DVCPRO, DVCPRO50)
Dial shuttle
Colour images can be played back in forward and
reverse directions up to a maximum of
a
32 normal
playback speed.
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.
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.
SD955B
