Panasonic AG-DS840P
Overview
Brand
Model
AG-DS840P
Type
Format family
AV system
NTSC
ECID
Format Compatibility
Plays
VHS, S-VHS
Records
VHS, S-VHS
Inputs
Rear
Component In
1×Component (YPbPr) (BNC)
1×Component (YPbPr) (BNC)
Y/Pb/Pr via 3 BNC connectors. Selected via front-panel INPUT switch (CMPNT/YC position).
REF IN
1×Composite (CVBS) (BNC)
1×Composite (CVBS) (BNC)
External reference signal input for genlock/sync. Has loop-through 75Ω termination switch.
Outputs
Rear
NORM/Hi-Fi Line Out
2×Analog stereo (XLR)
2×Analog stereo (XLR)
CH1 and CH2. +4/0/−6 dBs, 50Ω unbalanced. Output type (normal linear or Hi-Fi) switchable via AUDIO OUT SELECT switch. Output level selectable via switch on AUDIO2 circuit board.
Video Monitor Out
1×Composite (CVBS) (BNC)
1×Composite (CVBS) (BNC)
Carries on-screen superimpose display (time code, VTR status) when ON SCREEN is enabled.
Time Code Out
1×Analog mono (BNC)
1×Analog mono (BNC)
LTC time code output. 2.4 Vp-p, low impedance, unbalanced. Also carries linear audio CH2 when CH2 is configured for LTC via dial menu.
Audio Monitor Out
1×Analog stereo (RCA (connector))
1×Analog stereo (RCA (connector))
0 dBV, 600Ω unbalanced. Channel selected via AUDIO MONITOR switch.
Component Out
1×Component (YPbPr) (BNC)
1×Component (YPbPr) (BNC)
Y: 1.0 Vp-p, 75Ω; Pb: 486 mVp-p, 75Ω; Pr: 486 mVp-p, 75Ω. Uses 3 BNC connectors.
Front
Headphone
1×Analog stereo (6.35mm TRS)
1×Analog stereo (6.35mm TRS)
−60 to −20 dBV, 8Ω. Level adjustable via front-panel HEADPHONE LEVEL control.
Features
Professional S-VHS editing deck, servo-driven large-diameter capstan, dual reel motor drive, DD cylinder, digital S-VHS circuitry, high-quality amorphous video heads, Hi-Fi stereo audio, jog/shuttle controls
Power
Voltage
120–120V
AC frequency
60Hz
Time Base Correction
Type
Line TBC
Notes
Full Y/C digital TBC with integrated proc amp. Front-panel controls for video level, setup (pedestal), chroma level, hue, Y/C delay, system H phase, and system SC phase (fine and coarse). Processes both luminance and chrominance signals.
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Description
The Panasonic AG-DS840P is a high-end professional S-VHS VCR originally developed for broadcast and industrial editing applications. It features a full array of high-quality mechanisms including a servo-driven large-diameter capstan, dual reel motor drive, and DD cylinder for stable, high-grade editing performance. The deck delivers well-contrasted, high-definition pictures through its S-VHS system combined with digital S-VHS circuitry. This was a premium deck that originally retailed for approximately $6,000.
