Panasonic AJ-HD1700PE - Manual (Page 6)

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General outline
The model AJ-HD1700 is a DVCPRO HD-LP format
HD digital video cassette recorder which uses 1/4˝
wide compact cassette tapes.
It can record, play back and edit 1080/59.94i (60i),
720/59.94p (60p) and 1080/50i HD signals and also
play back existing DVCPRO (25 Mbps or 50 Mbps)
tapes.
It is also capable of converting from sources with a
720/24p over 60p (720/25p over 60p) format recorded
using a variable frame rate camera into a 1080/24psf
(1080/25psf) format and outputting the resulting
signals, thus fulfilling the needs of applications in the
cinema film production field.
Further, the HD-SD conversion facility of its format
converter, which is provided as a standard accessory,
extends the uses of this VTR to encompass
interfacing with existing SD systems and into
configuring of HD systems. By mobilizing highly efficient digital compression
technology to assure a high picture quality, this VTR
significantly minimizes deterioration in the picture
quality and sound quality during the dubbing process.
It features a compact size of 4U and a lightweight
design that enables it to be carried around with ease,
and to be readily installed in a 19-inch rack.
The equipment is set up using an interactive system
whereby the operator manipulates the function
buttons on the front panel and observes the menu
screens on the front panel’s LED monitor.
In terms of the editing features, this VTR is capable of
both assemble editing and insert editing.
Standard accessories
Power cord (AJ-HD1700P) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Power cord (AJ-HD1700E) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2