Panasonic AG-DS840P
Brand
Model
AG-DS840P
Market
USA
Type
Format family
Years
1993 –
MSRP
$6,000.00
AV system
NTSC
ECID
Plays
VHS, S-VHS
Records
VHS, S-VHS
Rear
Component In1×
Component (YPbPr) (
BNC)
Y/Pb/Pr via 3 BNC connectors. Selected via front-panel INPUT switch (CMPNT/YC position).
REF IN1×
Composite (CVBS) (
BNC)
External reference signal input for genlock/sync. Has loop-through 75Ω termination switch.
Rear
NORM/Hi-Fi Line Out2×
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 Out1×
Composite (CVBS) (
BNC)
Carries on-screen superimpose display (time code, VTR status) when ON SCREEN is enabled.
Time Code Out1×
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.
Hi-Fi Line Out2×
Analog stereo (
XLR)
CH1 and CH2. Hi-Fi audio only. +4/0/−6 dBs, 50Ω unbalanced.
Component Out1×
Component (YPbPr) (
BNC)
Y: 1.0 Vp-p, 75Ω; Pb: 486 mVp-p, 75Ω; Pr: 486 mVp-p, 75Ω. Uses 3 BNC connectors.
Front
Built-in digital TBC with full proc amp (video level, setup, chroma level, hue, Y/C delay, system H phase, system SC phase), Digital Noise Reduction (DNR, Y and C levels adjustable via setup menu), VITC/LTC timecode reader (built-in) with optional timecode generator board (AG-F700), RS-422A (9-pin) serial control interface, optional 34-pin remote connector (AG-IA834), jog/shuttle search dial (variable speed 0–20×), component video output (Y/Pb/Pr), 7-pin Hirose dub output, 4-track audio (2 Hi-Fi + 2 normal linear), Dolby NR on normal audio tracks, servo-driven large-diameter capstan, dual reel motor drive, DD cylinder, amorphous video heads, on-screen superimpose display with time code overlay
H × W × D
5.1875 in × 16.6875 in × 16.0625 in
Weight
26.4 lb11.975 kg <br /> / 11.975 kg26.4 lb <br />
Voltage
120–120V
AC frequency
50Hz, 60Hz
Power
65W
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.
Database
Description
The Panasonic AG-DS840P is a professional-grade S-VHS source VTR from Panasonic's industrial/broadcast line, designed primarily for use as a player in editing systems alongside the AG-DS850 editing recorder. It was a premium deck originally retailing for approximately $6,000.
The AG-DS840P features a built-in digital TBC with a full proc amp, providing front-panel-accessible controls for video level, setup (pedestal), chroma level, hue, and Y/C delay, as well as system H phase and SC phase fine/coarse adjustments. Unlike the prosumer AG-1980P, the TBC on the DS840 processes both luminance and chrominance. A DNR (Digital Noise Reduction) circuit is also included, with Y and C levels configurable through the dial menu.
The deck supports VITC and LTC timecode readout natively. An optional internal timecode generator/reader board (AG-F700) can be installed for timecode striping and generation. Timecode is output as LTC on a dedicated BNC connector. Time code information can be superimposed on the monitor output via the on-screen display system.
The RS-422A (9-pin) remote interface allows integration with most professional edit controllers. An optional 34-pin remote connector (AG-IA834) enables connection to Panasonic 34-pin editing controllers such as the AG-A800, AG-A770, and AG-A750.
Video inputs are selectable via a front-panel INPUT switch between LINE (composite), YC (S-Video), and COMPONENT/YC (Y/Pb/Pr component). Video outputs include two composite BNC outputs, two S-Video outputs, component Y/Pb/Pr outputs, a 7-pin Hirose dub output, and a separate video monitor output with on-screen superimpose capability. Audio outputs are provided on XLR connectors (both switchable NORM/Hi-Fi and dedicated Hi-Fi), with a separate RCA monitor output and a front-panel 1/4" headphone jack.
