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Panasonic DVCPRO 50 Standard Definition VTRs

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50 Mb/sec Active Picture Data Rate Recording Level:
Panasonic DVCPRO50
AJ-SD965 Edit Rec/Player
(525/625 capable**)
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Variable Speed Playback Capable
(for DVCPRO 25/50)
RS-422A Remote
RS-232C
Parallel I/O (25-pin)
Encoder Remote (15-pin)
Built-in LCD Screen on front Panel

Switchable Digital DVCPRO 25 Mb/sec 4:1:1 (NTSC) 4:1:1 (PAL) or DVCPRO 50 4:2:2 50 Mb/sec 8-bit 3.3:1 DV type DCT based compression interlaced NTSC (480 active line) or PAL (NTSC/PAL switchable)
Play/Rec NTSC/PAL DVCPRO/PRO50
Mini DV, DV, DVCAM Playback*
*SP mode only, no 80 or 120 minute mini-DV tapes
4 Channels Digital/Analog Audio
(DVCPRO50 mode)

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Options:
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AJ-SD965 Notes:
Component digital 525/59.94 or 625/50 SDI I/O with embedded audio and AES/EBU I/O is standard.  The DVCPRO(25Mb/s) mode supports only 2 channels of digital audio, whereas the DVCPRO50 mode supports up to 4 channels of digital audio.   Analog Composite output and Component outputs are also standard.  **To record analog inputs, an analog input board is required, which is shown below in Options.   There is room for only one analog input board, meaning you need to choose whether or not you purchase and install an NTSC or a PAL board.  This choice does not affect the standard digital I/O or the analog output that is available, but it will affect which line standard you can record in from the analog input.  This unit does not standards convert on input, record,or playback.  You can record up to 126 minutes of DVCPRO or 63 minutes of DVCPRO50 recording using AJP126L cassettes, and obtain up to 184 minutes of DVCPRO playback using legacy AJ5P92L cassettes.  UMID Metadata recording/playback.  Optional IEEE-1394 FireWireŽ interface designed to support 25Mb/s DVCPRO and 50 Mb/s DVCPRO50 (note: in 625 PAL mode DV data input is not supported through this interface).  No DVCPROHD playback or record.
AJ-SD965
Options (uninstalled):
AJ-YA935G NTSC/PAL Analog Input Board (composite/component)*
AJ-YAD955G IEEE 1394 Interface Board
Note: In 625 PAL mode DV data input is not supported through this interface
RAK-750 Rack Mount Kit with slide rails and rack ears (U.S. only)
AJ-MA75P Rack Ears (slide rails not included)
AJ-CS455 Mini-DV Cassette Adapter

Panasonic DVCPRO50
AJ-SD930B Edit Rec/Player
(525/59.94 NTSC only)
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Slow-Motion Capable
RS-422A (2) Remote, Remote Out
Encoder (15-pin)
RS-232C
Parallel (25-pin)
Worldwide voltage

Switchable Digital DVCPRO 25 Mb/sec 4:1:1 or DVCPRO 50 4:2:2 50 Mb/sec 8-bit 3.3:1 DV type DCT based compression interlaced NTSC (480 active line) Play/Rec NTSC 525/59.94 DVCPRO/PRO50
Mini DV, DV, DVCAM Playback*
*SP mode only, no 80 or 120 minute mini-DV tapes
4 Channels Digital/Analog Audio
(DVCPRO50 mode)

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Options:
See Below

AJ-SD930B Notes:
Component digital 525/59.94 SDI I/O with embedded audio and AES/EBU I/O is standard.  The  DVCPRO(25Mb/s) mode supports only 2 channels of digital audio, whereas the DVCPRO50 mode supports up to 4 channels of digital audio.   Analog Composite output and Component outputs are also standard.  **To record analog NTSC composite or 525/59.94 component analog inputs, the analog input board is required, which is shown below in Options.  This unit does not play back or record PAL 625/50 tapes.  This unit differs from the AJ-SD955A in that it is NTSC 525/59.94 record and playback only and does not have front panel edit control.  It also supports SDTI (Serial Data Transport Interface) I/O Card Option, which is no longer an option or available on the AJ-SD955A.  

UMID Metadata recording/playback.
Up to 126 minutes of NTSC DVCPRO or 63 minutes of DVCPRO50 recording using AJP126L cassettes, 184 minutes of NTSC DVCPRO playback using legacy AJ5P92L cassettes. Audio functionality includes independent 4-channel audio control for 50Mbps mode, and 2 channels in 25Mbps mode. Variable slow motion playback (-0.43X to +0.43X in reverse and normal speed).  TC I/O.  Record or playback level audio volume control based on menu decisions. Jog audio for DV and DVCAM tapes is supported. Interfaces for AES/EBU audio and SDI are standard, and there is an additional SDI monitor output which offers superimposition of the User Menus and Time Code/Status Functions.  Optional IEEE-1394 FireWireŽ interface designed to support 25Mb/s DVCPRO and 50 Mb/s DVCPRO50 (note: in 625 PAL mode DV data input is not supported through this interface).  No DVCPROHD playback or record.
AJ-SD930B Options (uninstalled):.
AJ-YA935G NTSC Only Analog Input Board (composite/component)*
*Note: in this deck when installed, this board only works in NTSC as the AJ-SD930B is NTSC only
AJ-YAC930G SDTI (Serial Data Transport Interface) I/O Card**
*Note: only one digital I/O option card can be installed at a time, either SDTI or IEEE
AJ-YAD955G IEEE 1394 Interface Board**
*Note: only one digital I/O option card can be installed at a time, either SDTI or IEEE
In 625 PAL mode DV data input is not supported through this interface
RAK-750 Rack Mount Kit with slide rails and rack ears (U.S. only)
AJ-MA75 Rack Ears (slide rails not included)
AJ-CS455 Mini-DV Cassette Adapter

Panasonic AJ-SD93
Rec/Player (NTSC)
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IEEE 1394 Standard with composite video out and RCA connections for audio out (Input option required for recording other than IEEE)

Switchable Digital DVCPRO 25 Mb/sec 4:1:1 or DVCPRO 50 4:2:2 50 Mb/sec 8-bit 3.3:1 DV type DCT based compression interlaced NTSC (480 active line) Play/Rec NTSC 525/59.94 DVCPRO/PRO50
Mini DV, DV, DVCAM Playback*
*SP mode only, no 80 minute or longer mini-DV tapes
4 Channels Digital/Analog Audio
(DVCPRO50 mode)

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AJ-SD93 notes:
This unit differs from the more featured AJ-SD930B and AJ-SD955B VTRs, as it is designed as a feeder.  Up to 126 minutes of NTSC DVCPRO or 63 minutes of DVCPRO50 recording using AJP126L cassettes, 184 minutes of NTSC DVCPRO playback using legacy AJ5P92L cassettes. This unit is for 525/59.94 NTSC operation only.  It has a joystick for slow and shuttle search operation.  This unit has a 100-240V power supply.  The IEEE1394 I/O is DVCPRO/DV switchable (DV for DV/DVCAM) and is standard.  DVCPRO 50 data can only be used by systems or devices that are compatible with 50Mb/s DV data.  There is no CUE audio track available, and no AES/EBU I/O available.  RS422 Input, TC I/O and Genlock (frame lock with throughput) are available through the AJ-YA93 Option.  RS232 is not available, Auto Edit and Manual Edit are not available.  No Assemble Edit, No Insert Edit, No Audio Afterrecording, No player use for linear editing, No DVCPROHD playback or record. 3RU, 1/2 rack width. 
AJ-SD93 Options notes:
Options are uninstalled.

AJ-YA94G SDI I/O
AJ-YA93 Analog I/O Board for 2/4 Channels of Audio (4 Ch Audio for DVCPRO50 mode only), RS422, Component/Composite Video (shared) Note: the AJ-YA93P also has a TC I/O and a reference video input.
AJ-CS455 Mini-DV Cassette Adapter

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Updated 11/01/06