Panasonic AJ-D850

Pansonic AJ-D850 DVCPRO Player/Recorder

The AJ-D850 is a studio master VCR featuring DVCPRO. Ideal for broadcast stations and video production companies, this compact, lightweight unit meets the needs of today's digital VCR age with high performance. The AJ-D850's host of functions include V-blanking data recording and audio crossfade editing using an external mixer. Interfaces include both industry-standard SDI and SDTI, which allows transmission of DVCPRO data without the need to first decompress it. While the AJ-D850 is designed for studio applications like editing and on-air broadcast, its convenient 4U size extends its use to the OB van as well.

Features:

3 hour recording/playback capability for feature-length and long-format projects
Optional serial data transport interface (SDTI) for the transfer of compressed digital video
Optional 4:2:2 component serial digital (SMPTE 259M) input/output (AJ-YA750)
Frame accurate editing and jog/shuttle capability
Improved audio editing flexibility in insert edit mode with independent audio split editing keys
LTC/VITC time code recording and playback
Playback of DV-format recordings with optional adaptor
Vertical blanking interval (VBI) recording/playback preserves integrity of VBI information
Easier and more accurate audio jogging for edit points
Analog In/Out: component/composite video and analog audio as well as time code inputs and outputs
Digital slow motion and still slayback
High quality component digital recording and 2-channel PCM digital audio
Cue input and output
Channel condition indication
Maximum 50X normal search speed; maximum 100X normal FF and REW speed
Compact 4U size makes the VTR ideal for installation in news vehicles
On-screen Set-up Display

Specifications:

Time Code Input (Connector, Level) : XLR x 1, 0.5 to 8Vp-p
Time Code Output (Connector, Level) : XLR x 1, 2.0Vp-p
Remote Input/Output Connector(s) : D-sub 9-pin, RS-422A interface
RS-232C Connector : D-sub 25-pin, RS-232C interface
Encoder Remote Input Connector : D-sub 15-pin
Parallel In/Out Connector : D-sub 25-pin
Video Quantization : 8 bits
Error Correction : Reed-Solomon Product Code
Signal-to-Noise Ratio (Video) : 60dB or more
K Factor : Digital In/Analog Component Out: Less than 1%
Bandwidth : Y: 30Hz to 4.5MHz
Y/C Delay : 20 nsec or less
Audio Sampling Frequency : 48 kHz
Audio Quantization : 16 bits
Digital Audio Frequency Response : 20Hz to 20kHz ±1dB
Crosstalk : Less than -80dB (at 1kHz, between any 2 channels)
Dynamic Range : More than 90dB (at 1kHz, emphasis off, "A" WTD)
Wow and Flutter : Below measurable limit
Headroom : 20 dB
Emphasis : T1=50 msec/T2=15 msec (on/off selectable)
Analog Component Inputs (Connector, Level) : BNC x 3 (Y,PB,PR); Y:1.0Vp-p, 75 ohms; R-Y/B-Y: 0.486/0.7Vp-p, selectable (75% color bar, 7.5% setup)
Analog Composite Input(s) (No., Connector, Level) : BNC x 2 loop-through with 75 ohms on/off
Editing Accuracy : ±0 frame (with TC)
Tape Timer Accuracy : ±1 frame (continuous CTL signal use)
Servo Lock TIme : Within 0.5 sec. (color framing/standby on)
Video Bandwidth (Digital In/Analog Component Out) : Y:30Hz to 5.5MHz (+/-0.5dB) 5.75MHz (-2dB); R-Y/B-Y:30Hz to 1.3MHz (+/-1dB) 30Hz to 1.5MHz (-5dB)
Video Bandwidth (Analog Component In/Component Out) : Y:30Hz to 4.5MHz (+/-1dB) 5.75MHz (-3dB); R-Y/B-Y:30Hz to 1.3MHz (+/-1dB) 30Hz to 1.5MHz (-6dB)
Video S/N Ratio (Analog Component In/Component Out) : 55dB or more
Video K Factor (Analog Component In/Component Out) : Less than 1%
Video K Factor (Analog Composite In/Composite Out) : Less than 2%
Audio Distortion : Less than 0.05% (at 1kHz, emphasis off, "A" WTD)
Audio Frequency Response (Cue) : 300Hz to 6kHz ±3dB
Processor Adjustment Range (Video Out) - Composite Video In : ±3 dB
Processor Adjustment Range (Video Out) - Video Gain : ±3 dB
Processor Adjustment Range (Video Out) - Chroma Gain : ±3 dB
Processor Adjustment Range (Video Out) - HUE : ±30°
Processor Adjustment Range (Video Out) - Setup : ±15 IRE
Processor Adjustment Range (Video Out) - Sync Phase : ±15 msec
Processor Adjustment Range (Video Out) - SC Phase : ±180°
Processor Adjustment Range (Video Out) - Y/C Delay : ±300 nsec
SDI/SDTI Video In (Option) : BNC x 2 active throughout SMPTE305M (When using the AJ-YAC850 interface board, SDI and SDTI use the same input terminals. The AJ-D850 detects the input signal and automatically switches between SDI and SDTI.)
SDI Video Out (Option) : BNC x 3, SMPTE259M-C
SDTI Video Out (Option) : BNC x 1, SMPTE305M (When using the AJ-YAC850 interface board, 1 of the 3 SDI output terminals is used for SDTI output. SDI/SDTI output is switched by an on-screen menu setting.)
Power Requirements : 120VAC ±10% 50-60 Hz
Power Consumption : 210 Watts
Recording Format : DVCPRO format (1/4" digital compressed recording)
Recording Track : Digital video; Digital audio: 2CH; TC: Recorded in Sub-Code area; Cue: 1 track; CTL: 1 track
Tape Speed : 33.813mm/s
Tape Format : 1/4" thin magnetic layer metal tape
Cassette Size : AJ-P126LP: 125 x 78 x 14.6mm; AJ-P66MP: 97.5 x 64.5 x 14.6mm
Recording/Playback Time : Max 184 min. with AJ-5P92LP; Max 66 min. with AJ-P66MP
FF/REW Time : Within 3 min. using AJ-5P92LP; Within 2 min. using AJ-P66MP
Operating Temperature : 5°C to 40°C (41°F to 104°F)
Operating Humidity : 10% to 90% (non DEW)
Video Sampling Frequency : Y: 13.5MHz; C (PB/PR): 3.375MHz
Analog Component Outputs (Connector, Level) : BNC x 3 (Y,PB,PR); Y:1.0Vp-p, 75 ohms; R-Y/B-Y: 0.486/0.7Vp-p, selectable (75% color bar, 7.5% setup)
Analog Composite Output(s) (No., Connector, Level) : BNC x 3, VIDEO1, VIDEO2, VIDEO3 (superimpose on/off)
Analog Audio Input(s) (No., Connector, Level) : XLR x 2, 600 ohms/high impedance switchable, 4/0/-20dBu
Digital Audio Input(s) (No., Connector, Level) : XLR x 1, AES/EBU format
Analog Audio Output(s) (No., Connector, Level) : XLR x 2, low impedance, 4/0/-20dBu
Digital Audio Output(s) (No., Connector, Level) : XLR x 1, AES/EBU format
Audio Monitor Output (Connector, Level) : XLR x 2, low impedance, 4/0/-20 dBu
Headphone/Earphone Outputs (Connector, Level) : Variable level control, M6, 8 ohms
Weight : 16.8 kg
Width : 42.4 cm
Height : 17.5 cm
Depth : 41.5 cm