This manual provides operating instructions for the Panasonic AJ-D90 Digital Video Cassette Recorder, a compact and lightweight DVCPRO format dockable VTR. The unit features compression technology with switchable recording rates of 50 Mbps for high picture quality or 25 Mbps for longer duration. It incorporates a component digital recording system with non-compression PCM recording for sound and includes a built-in Dolby B noise reduction circuit.
The document details system configuration, including compatibility with various Panasonic cameras such as the AQ-11, AQ-20, and WV-F250 series. It covers procedures for assembling and disassembling the camera, using different battery packs (Panasonic, Sony, Anton Bauer), and operating the unit with AC power. Key functions described include back-space assemble recording, time code generation and locking, and various playback and monitoring features.
| Recording Rate | 50 Mbps or 25 Mbps |
|---|---|
| Operating Temperature | 0 to +40 degrees Celsius |
| Back-up Battery Life | about a year |
| Noise Reduction | Dolby B |
Yes, the manual describes using the NP-1 battery pack made by Sony.
The back-space assemble recording is ensured with an accuracy of within one frame.